The Kathie Donovan Sessions

Fear is a powerful force in all of our lives. We need the awareness so we don't fall of the edge of things or step out into traffic. Fear is helpful, when it comes to our survival but it should not be running our lives. Too many people are afraid to push out of their so called "comfort zone" for fear of failure (or success) or because they're afraid of what other people will think if they do. Courage is the superpower that we all have an endless supply of....courage helps us manage fear, helps propel us forward and keeps life interesting.

Elizabeth Kilvert jokes that she left her pension and dental plan to start a business and dedicate herself to learning everything there is to know about olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  In 2012, she opened the first Unrefined Olive store in Ottawa and continues to pursue her passion for food and travel. She could offer a masterclass in courage; I think you'll be inspired.

First of all, he's hilarious and he's one of the kindest human beings I know.  Joel Haslam celebrates 33 years of storytelling in the television business; one that can be dismissive of the importance of stories focused on the human spirit. Joel's jam is holding space for people; allowing them to share themselves to inspire us in some way.  The long list of awards Joel has been given for his work is a testament to his skills and validation for the values he holds so dear. There's only one Joel Haslam and we've got him all to ourselves for the next little while. I know you'll enjoy what he has to say and I'm pretty sure he'll inspire you too.    

Cynthia Barlow's jam is emotional intelligence. She has plenty of it and she nurtures it in others.  She's not only a well travelled trainer and coach for top tier executives, Cynthia is a brilliant story teller and successful author.  You'll love her stories and you'll learn from her wisdom.

Michelle Valberg is a rare combination of dazzling talent as a photographer, successful business woman and philanthropist. She's as much at home in nature as she is in her studio. Exploration and adventure are her drivers, as she seeks to share the beauty in the world around us.

Nurse Maddie Brown is a brilliant human being and has been called the Queen of Compassion (maybe that was just me) for good reason. She chose to specialize in pediatric palliative care and has helped countless kids and adults navigate the most difficult chapter of their lives. Maddie is also an educator on the subject of THC and CBD; she'll help us understand dosing. You do not want to miss this one.

It's a Kathie takeover on the podcast. I want to share some important information about your superpower of gratitude. I'll talk about my experience learning to use this superpower and I'll guarantee that if you choose to activate your superpower the results in your life will change for the better.

Business coach Nicole Jansen believes that we all have the potential to lead, whether it's in our family,  in business or in community service. Her childhood dream, growing up in Canada, was to move to Los Angeles and guess what? She now lives just outside LA, coaching business leaders and showcasing them on her podcast Leaders of Transformation. www.discovertheedge.com  

Julie Keon would tell you that it's challenging being the mother of a medically fragile daughter and she'd tell you that she wouldn't have it any other way. This life cycle celebrant brings her solid gifts of kindness and compassion to everything she embraces in life. You'll be inspired to want to do more, be more and share yourself more in the world. http://readyornoteol.com/

Kensel Tracy is best known as The Marketing Coach but he's also wise when it comes to understanding the dynamic between women and men. It's a husband and wife conversation about communication, intimacy and what makes relationships thrive. www.kenseltracy.ca 

Coach Danielle Johnson Smith has wrestled with how to embrace divine feminine and divine masculine and has honed her coaching practice to reflect her experience and the wisdom she's gained from it. We've got stories and insight you can use to create your own perfect relationship blend. www.coachdaniellejohnson.com   

What holds your story together? The glue in Kathie Donovan's life is a firm belief that our thoughts create things and the Universe is always conspiring for us; not against us. Her life is proof positive that quiet perseverance and clarity bring about unexpected miracles meaning that she can make stuff happen because she knows what she wants and she's learned to be patient. Her inspiring story is the first of many that will have you thinking about your own possibilities and figuring out the next steps to get you there. Tune in and turn on. www.kathiedonovan.com