The Quitter's Club

You know the story of WHY Candace quit her business and eventually started The Quitter's Club. In this episode she's sharing what happened since her big quit and why she's ready to embrace living in the white space.

Steph Jagger was living ‘the dream'. She had a great job, mortgage, living in a great city….but something just didn't feel quite right.So one day on a ski hill in Whistler, she threw a crazy idea out into the universe that changed her life forever. She saw a sign that said ‘Raise Restraining Device.' So that's exactly what she did. She raised the restraints.She took a second mortgage on her house, sold everything she owned, and set off to ski around the world.Steph shared her incredible story that she wrote about in her first book Unbound. As she describes it, it was a journey that moved her into taking radical responsibility for her life. She also shared what happened after that incredible trip, and where she is now. She's got a second book coming out in the new year - Everything Left to Remember - about a beautiful story of mother and daughter, nature, and remembering. Whether you quit your job to ski around the world, or get the puppy you always wanted, or just cut your damn hair short already…..the hope is that this episode reminds you to quit what just no longer works for you.To learn more about Steph you can visit her website, and follow her on Instagram.Steph's Books:UnboundEverything Left to Remember​Show your supportDo you love being a member of The Quitter's Club? There are a few (mostly free) ways you can show your support: Rate and review it so we can get it into the hands of more people who may need to hear it Share the episodes with your friends and network Follow on Instagram Shop the merch Produced by Quit It Media.

On paper, it looked like Diana Tidswell was killing it. She was 19 years old, newly married, and running her own interior design business. Amazing right?But at a young age Diana came to realize she didn't define success by what looked good. She defined it by how she felt - and she was NOT feeling her life at the time.So she quit. She shut down her business and got a job in the industry.But the vision that she had for herself and for her business at 19, continued to stay on her mind over the years, until she just couldn't shake it anymore.So fast forward 10 years later, and she is back in the design business - but she's doing it in a way that feels good to her. This time she's not doing it by herself - she has a business partner, and a growing team.She's not subscribing to a set way of doing things. She's doing it on her own terms by remembering why she started in the first place.You can view some of Diana's amazing work on her website, or follow Kresswell on Instagram.Show your supportDo you love being a member of The Quitter's Club? There are a few (mostly free) ways you can show your support: Rate and review it so we can get it into the hands of more people who may need to hear it Share the episodes with your friends and network Follow on Instagram Shop the merch Produced by Quit It Media.

In this episode, Meaghan Peters takes us on her journey of fundraiser to coffee shop owner. After experiencing pregnancy loss, she started working through the uncomfortable process of figuring out what didn't work for her in her life anymore. What started out for her as grief counselling, turned into an amazing journey of discovering what she really wanted her life to look like. Rather than just go through the motions of life, doing what she was supposed to do, Meaghan started to get curious. She saw the big picture of how she wanted her life to feel, and she planned everything around that. She understood her purpose first. She knew she wanted to build a community and then set out to find a business idea that would serve her purpose. So......Crosby's Coffeehouse was born.Follow along with the community at Crosby's Coffeehouse on Instagram.Show your supportDo you love being a member of The Quitter's Club? There are a few (mostly free) ways you can show your support: Rate and review it so we can get it into the hands of more people who may need to hear it Share the episodes with your friends and network Follow on Instagram Shop the merch Produced by Quit It Media.

Today's guest, Erin Davis, is an award-winning expert, inspirational speaker, and global thought leader in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion.Erin recently made the leap from employee to entrepreneur and is sharing all about her personal journey in this episode.She breaks down what diversity and inclusion really mean and how organizations can start to actually implement this in the workplace.Erin says there is a shifting energy collectively occurring in our world right now that is shaping the way we work. We're going to have to quit (or unlearn) the old way of working if we want to evolve. Whether you work for a company, are looking to move to a new organization, or are thinking about starting your own business, this episode will have you thinking differently about the way we do work.To learn more about Erin's work visit her website, and follow her on LinkedIn and Instagram.​Show your supportDo you love being a member of The Quitter's Club? There are a few (mostly free) ways you can show your support: Rate and review it so we can get it into the hands of more people who may need to hear it Share the episodes with your friends and network Follow on Instagram Shop the merch Produced by Quit It Media.

A re-occurring theme we see among guests on the podcast, is that when we have resistance to something, we typically hold that resistance in our bodies, and if we don't address the issue it can show up as disease. In this episode, Christa Biegler - a nutritionist who focuses on inflammation - discusses the effects that stress and unaddressed issues can have on our system.Her remedy? Food.​We're sharing personal stories of how this stress effected our lives, and she even turned the mic on Candace and she shared a little bit about what has been going on with her own health.In addition to working with clients, Christa hosts her own podcast called The Less Stressed Life where she talks about allergies and inflammation, and constipation…. and her guests discuss what we can do to make simple changes to live a less stressed life.So if you don't remember life before burnout or breakouts, this episode is for you.To work with Christa visit her website and follow her on Instagram.​Show your supportDo you love being a member of The Quitter's Club? There are a few (mostly free) ways you can show your support: Rate and review it so we can get it into the hands of more people who may need to hear it Share the episodes with your friends and network Follow on Instagram Shop the merch Produced by Quit It Media.

Lucy Bloom left a 20 year career in advertising to take on a roll of CEO for a not for profit. Using her skillset from her the advertising world, she was wildly successful in raising funds for that charity. Now she is an international keynote speaker and author. As Lucy takes us on her wild ride, you can hear how she owns every move and decision she made in her life - and she really embodies our mantra of not giving up, but rather taking your life back.We talk about everything from the work she did in Ethiopia and Cambodia, to events with Angelina Jolie, and we even dig into why we shouldn't make decisions based on what other people think.If there is something you have been sitting on the fence about - maybe you want to move to the country, or you want to chop off all your hair -  we hope that this inspires you to stop overthinking it, and as Lucy would say, just give life a red hot go!You can learn more about Lucy on her website or follow her on Instagram.Get Lucy's Book:Get the Girls OutShow your supportDo you love being a member of The Quitter's Club? There are a few (mostly free) ways you can show your support: Rate and review it so we can get it into the hands of more people who may need to hear it Share the episodes with your friends and network Follow on Instagram Shop the merch

Bianca Osbourne is the host of CombiNation Plates on CTV, the host of the podcast On Your Plate by The Brand is Female, and she is a guest expert on The Marilyn Denis Show.No big deal.She is living proof that when you step into who you really are, BIG things happen. And not only do they just happen, they happen very easily. We unpack her career path from chef to TV host, and we talk about what she needed to quit to really step into the person she is meant to be.Bianca had me cracking me up and if you don't already know her, you're going to love her after this episode.You can learn more about Bianca on her website or follow her on Instagram.Referenced in the show:Book: In the Flo by Alisa VittiShow your supportDo you love being a member of The Quitter's Club? There are a few (mostly free) ways you can show your support: Rate and review it so we can get it into the hands of more people who may need to hear it Share the episodes with your friends and network Follow on Instagram Shop the merch Produced by Quit It Media.

Alison Geskin, the founder of The Art of Strategy, is a coach, teacher, consultant, and podcaster. After a successful career in the non-profit world, raising funds and awareness for organizations like Alberta Ballet and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, she was left wondering what now when the company she worked for went through major downsizing.She went from not knowing what her next move would be, to being unexpectedly catapulted into entrepreneurial life.Alison specializes in organizational development, helping people and organizations perform at their best.She says whether you get decide to leave, or you get asked to quit - everything is a negotiation. Alison and Candace dive deep into all of it in this episode: how to quit with grace exit strategies how to determine your next move The Great Resignation To learn more and connect with Alison:Website: https://theartofstrategy.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_art_of_strategy/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/live-learn-lead/id1580628839Follow Alison on LinkedIn.Show your supportDo you love being a member of The Quitter's Club? There are a few (mostly free) ways you can show your support: Rate and review it so we can get it into the hands of more people who may need to hear it Share the episodes with your friends and network Follow on Instagram Shop the merch Produced by Quit It Media.

In this episode Candace is sharing some of the key factors that she uses to determine if she should quit something. Too often we stay doing the things we need to quit because we question if we're just giving up. So she's sharing some examples from her own experience of how she knows when to quit, and you may find that some of these will resonate with you.In this episodeArticle referenced in showShow your supportDo you love being a member of The Quitter's Club? There are a few (mostly free)ways you can show your support: Rate and review it so we can get it into the hands of more people who may need to hear it Share the episodes with your friends and network Follow on Instagram Shop the merch

Fresh out of school, Michelle Thompson purchased a thriving chiropractic clinic and gained an instant client base. Awesome right?But after landing in emergency after suffering a panic attack because a staff member called in sick, she knew something wasn't aligned. (Pun intended).On this episode, Michelle and I are talking about the reasons for purchasing and selling a business, what it took to get back to basics, and how the whole journey led her down a new path that is so aligned for her she doesn't even call it work.If something is nagging at you, and you keep pushing it down, you need to listen to this episode.You can learn more about the work Michelle is doing on her website or follow along with her on Facebook.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Do you love being a member of The Quitter's Club? There are a few (mostly free) ways you can show your support: Rate and review it so we can get it into the hands of more people who may need to hear it Share the episodes with your friends and network Follow on Instagram Shop the merch

Imtiaz Kabir is a health and fitness coach who was building a business alongside his 9-5, until life handed him a curveball.As his business was growing, he became a father and hustling kinda took a backseat to his new priority. After feeling overwhelmed with building a client base, deciding what services to provide, and the ever evolving world of social media, he decided that he needed some time off to think about his next move.He needed time to pause, and focus on getting clarity.Two and a half years later he came back with a new outlook and a new strategy to build his business. We talked about what he did during his time away, and why he decided to come back.If you are considering quitting anything in your life, you may consider just taking a pause after this episode.To learn more about Imtiaz you can check out The Special Strength Fitness Podcast or follow him on Facebook.To support the podcast, shop the merch at The Quitter's Club.

It's not always easy to quit. In fact, sometimes life becomes a lot more complicated when you do. Often it's easier to stay in a situation that doesn't make you happy because it's just more comfortable there. In this episode, I'm sharing about my own struggle with being stuck in my comfort zone. I discuss New Year's resolutions, trusting my gut and relocating to the West Coast. It's all related - I think.If you want to follow along on my personal adventures you can do so on Instagram.Airbnb where I stayed in North Vancouver.

Hannah was living a life she was SUPPOSED to  - married to a great man, the father of her kids - but something just didn't feel right. As she explains it, she felt 'broken'.So in an effort to explore where that feeling was coming from, she started down the path of self discovery which ultimately led to her coming out and ending her marriage.Hannah is so candid about how she processed her self discovery during that time. Regardless of your own life situation, I think we can all hear a little bit of ourselves in her story. You can learn more about Hannah on Instagram.Resources:Logan GrayUntamed - by Glennon Doyle

In today's episode I am chatting with Kait McKenna who is about to launch In Good Company in South Boston, which is a retail store made up of local and global makers.  Kait's mission is to build a community rooted in kindness and you can really feel how much she cares about people during our conversation. She's a great example of how when we are kind to ourselves, we're so much more equipped to be kind to others. Kait recently left Corporate America to start her own business, but as her story unfolds I learned about her 'big quit' that led her to this moment. As someone who struggled with finding the confidence to be herself, including coming out as bisexual, Kait's learned to turn down the volume of judgement, shame, and societal pressures so she can listen to herself for guidance.You can follow Kait on her journey on Instagram and stay part of the community she's creating here. To shop the makers head to ingoodcoshop.com.

Jennifer Buchanan is an interior designer, a business owner, a Mom, an artist, and one of the most grounded people I know. She's a crazy combination of delight in that she can have you cracking up in one moment, but yet say the most profound thing in the next.Jenn and I chat about balancing a career with Motherhood. After a ‘what am I doing?' moment at work, Jenn left her stable job with no plan B to start what is now a very successful design firm. My hope is that this liberates some of you who experience Mom guilt and makes you reconsider your idea of balance.You can find more of Jenn on Instagram or at https://www.jenniferbuchananid.com/.

In today's episode I'm having an in-depth conversation with Certified Professional Recovery Coach and Intervention Specialist, Kristin Moore. Kristin's mission is to empower those seeking change from self limiting patterns and behaviours that no longer serve them.Growing up in an environment where alcohol was always around, and then later working in a similar environment, Kristin had her own holy shit moment when she re-evaluated her relationship with alcohol. This pivotal moment was the catalyst for major change in her life, including leaving a 23 year career.Kristin and I discuss the marketing of wine culture by Big Alcohol, the science behind extended alcohol use, and the 'grey zone' that so many people find themselves in.I think anyone who feels like they may be battling addiction - whether it's alcohol, sex, gambling, or social media - will definitely get something out of this episode.If you know someone who may need to hear this, please share with them or share the resources below.Interested in Exploring Coaching?Kristin J. Moore, CPRC, CPC, CFAAkmoore@shiftrecovery.ca403-815-6722www.shiftrecovery.caSober Curious Books:This Naked Mind - Annie GraceDrink:  The intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol - Ann Dowsett JohnstonQuit Like A Woman  - Holly WhitakerThe Unexpected Joys of Being Sober  - Catherine GrayThe Sober Diaries - Claire PooleyThe Sober Survival Guide - Simon ChappellNothing Good Can Come From This:  Essays - Kristi Coulter Instagram:The Sober DocSober Mom SquadHighlight Real RecoveryPodcasts:The Bubble Hour  She Recovers The Naked MindRecovery RocksSober CuriousThe Edit PodcastThe Sober ExperimentThe Seltzer Squad Sober as a Mother

In today's episode I'm chatting with one of my best friends and PR powerhouse Janis Galloway.Janis is my biggest cheerleader - and she's yours too. She's the biggest advocate for others that I know.We talk quitting piano, starting (and leaving) a business, and we break down the pivotal moment in her life that made her step back and realize she needed to be her OWN advocate for once.

In this inaugural episode I am sharing anecdotes of being a lifelong quitter, and the personal story of why I decided to finally launch this podcast.  I discuss my constant struggle as an entrepreneur, my irritation for not being able to find people like me, and my 'holy shit moment' that caused me to quit.Be a quitter. Join the club. 

Welcome to The Quitter's Club.As a lifelong quitter, I'm going to be talking about the uncomfortable process of quitting what no longer works for you.This club isn't about giving up - it's about taking your life back.This is an unfiltered space where me and my guests talk candidly about the ‘holy sh!t moments' that changed our lives.So join me and my guests as we get real about being uncomfortable.Be a quitter. Join the club.