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An entrepreneur’s self-care podcast. Hosted by Stephanie from Summer Street Creative and JulieAnn from JulieAnn Gauthier Consulting.

Thriving Tides


    • Jun 15, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 76 EPISODES


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    EP75 - Season 4 Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 24:37


    We wrap up another season with a recap on the last few months. As we head into summer we want to remind you that self care is more than bubble baths and manicures, it's about doing the real work to heal.  TikTok Credit: @therapyjeff

    EP74 - Special Guest: Tom & Dan from The Burly Farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 64:34


    Joining us in the greenhouse for this episode, we have Dan & Tom, AKA the Burley Farmers. They share with us what ignited this passion in them and why their work is so important. We hope this episode inspires you to grow your own food, no matter how much space you have!   www.theburlyfarmer.com

    EP73 - The Key to Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 24:16


    Mel Robbins tells us: the #1 thing to be happier and more fulfilled is being kinder to yourself! This episode dives into ways we can be kinder to ourselves and what practicing self love means to us!

    EP72 - Self Management

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 35:54


    This episode was inspired by the fact that we were unprepared! It happens. We decided to take this opportunity to share how we approach life when it's feeling a little too full!

    EP71 - Special guest: Katherine Cairns

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 50:55


    Katherine Cairns joins us to talk about what it's like to build a business as a comedian. From her first night at an open mic show in 2019 to being now booked fairly solid, she's surprised herself with how far she's come in just a few years!

    EP70 - Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 26:24


    After suffering some big losses this year we are talking about the impacts of grief on us as people and as entrepreneurs. We cover different types of grief and the stages that we experience as we go through it.

    EP69 - Plant Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 31:02


    Plants are awesome! Their benefits go beyond having something pretty to look at or growing your own food (which are both great reasons to garden!). There are also many benefits to mental health that come from gardening. Listen to get inspired and ready to dig in the dirt!

    EP68 - Special guest: Evelyn Bradley

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 67:15


    Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. They are words we've been hearing more often and yet there is a lot of discomfort and uncertainty in what it all means. Evelyn Bradley, DEI consultant joins us to break down the barriers and shed light on the importance of this work.

    EP67 - I am a Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 15:15


    What happens when you have to make the hard choice to leave your business. Does this mean you are a failure? In this Episode, follow along as Steph takes you through the emotional and raw journey of making that hard decision.

    EP66 - We're back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 22:51


    After an extended break, we are back in the studio! For this season we are changing things up a bit. We get into the details in this episode so listen in to learn what to expect for season 4!

    EP65 - Season 3 Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 50:08


    In this season finale we take a look back on 2021, sharing what we learned, what we went through and where we are going from here. We cover our personal lives, our businesses and, of course, this podcast - from our favorite episodes of the season to what to expect in season 4!

    EP64 - Minisode: Giving Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 10:04


    Tis' the season for giving! We believe that giving back is a key piece of your self care practice! This minisode is full of ideas for how you can give back!

    EP63 - Special guest: Sara Roach Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 62:59


    Sara Roach-Lewis is a coach and advisor to ambitious business women. In this episode we talk about her journey to entrepreneurship, the strategies she uses for herself and her clients and, of course, her first book which was just released - She Rules: What you didn't know is holding you back in business.

    EP 62 - Thrive as a Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 12:00


    If you are feeling overwhelmed in your leadership role, you need to learn these five truths. It's time for you to drop the ‘not enough' mentality to make space for you to thrive! 

    EP61 - Sum of the 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 47:58


    If you are the sum of the 5 people you spend the most time with, are you among the right people for you? Finding ‘your people', the ones that inspire you, challenge you, and accept you for your true self is such a gift. But it's not always easy. In this episode we're talking about where we've found some great people and what to do when faced with ‘energy vampires'.

    EP60 - Special Guest: Gineen Nicholls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 71:44


    Supporting her husband after a near death accident while running a business by working 12-16 hours days became too much. Gineen finally hit a brick wall and had to take a big step back to find her way out of burnout and adrenal fatigue. She shares her inspirational story with us on this episode!

    EP59 - Generating & Maintaining an Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 50:46


    Whether you have a business, a podcast, a YouTube channel or something else - you need an audience if your goal is to grow! This episode covers the importance of getting to know your audience and we've packed in lots of tips on how to connect with them to increase your engagement!

    EP58 - Minisode: Do you accept the challenge?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 9:14


    We all see those challenges on social media. Whether it be a fitness challenge or an inktober style art challenge… They are everywhere! In this first minisode, we are diving into ‘challenges'. Are they effective or are they perhaps detrimental to self care?

    EP57 - Special Guest: Ann Worth of Worth Consulting Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 63:11


    We are joined in the closet by Ann Worth of Worth Consulting Group. No two days are the same for this dynamic entrepreneur and that's exactly how she likes it! In this episode she is sharing insights and learnings about running a business. We also dig into boundaries, finding confidence and how much she loves a good belly laugh!

    EP56 - Body Positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 49:43


    Body positivity was not a topic of conversation when we were growing up. Now, we are doing our best to love our bodies and let go of the ‘idealistic' goals that society dictates. In this episode we are opening up about challenges we've faced (and currently face) and how we are practicing body positivity in our lives.

    EP55 - Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 52:30


    Success....it's an arbitrary word, isn't it? It's hard to know what success means to you when there are so many voices out there telling you what it should be. We are sharing the evolution of our personal definitions of the term and how we are incorporating success into our lives and businesses.

    EP54 - Special Guest: Presh Rodgers from The Pinning Oasis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 60:04


    Presh Rodgers joins us to share how Pinterest can play a key role in growing your business. Though it's a newer platform (compared to FB and IG) it has a lot of great benefits and can help get your content in front of your ideal client in ways the other programs can't. Whether you've been thinking of using Pinterest for business or this is the first you've heard of the idea you are going to want to listen to learn more!

    EP53 - The Burnout Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 54:47


    Not feeling like yourself these days? It's possible you're suffering from burnout! In this episode, we are covering how to know if you are in burnout mode and steps you can take to recover!

    EP52 - Life lessons with Steph

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 38:27


    In this week's solo episode, Stephanie takes you through a journey of life lessons learned as a creative employee turned entrepreneur. Listen in to hear Stephanie's 6 life lessons!

    EP51 - Special Guest: Jennifer Doherty from JSD Human Resources Consulting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 78:02


    Jennifer Doherty moved to PEI for a simpler life yet found herself working more than ever. From buying a farm, starting a yarn manufacturing business and then launching her own HR consulting business, she has learned many lessons and is sharing them here on this episode! Listen in to hear how she is now working less and feeling much more productive and balanced.

    EP50 - Beware of the Culture Vulture

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 42:55


    Company culture matters. When looking for a job, 66% of candidates consider the culture and values of an organization the most important factor for consideration. If you aren't intentionally creating the culture you want, your company may be suffering. Listen in to learn more!

    EP49 - Face your fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 43:51


    Fear can hold us back from what we really want. Whether it's in your day to day life or how you run your business, playing small to avoid your fears is hurting you. On this episode we are opening up about our own fears and what we're doing to face them.

    EP48 - Special Guest: Leona DeVinne from DeVille Partners & joysocks.ca

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 65:48


    If you want more joy in your life, look no further! We are joined by Leona deVinne whose mission is to help people find more joy by bringing their gifts and talents to the world. Listen in and get ready to learn how to discover joy in unexpected places.

    EP47 - Let's Get Virtual

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 57:03


    Is working from home here to stay? There are pros and cons to the virtual workplace and we're exploring it from all angles in this episode. From understanding work styles, to maintaining company culture there are many factors that can make or break this experience for employees and leaders.

    EP46 - The downfall of the Girlboss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 42:17


    In less than a decade, #girlboss went from top trending hashtag to a consumerism-focused marketing ploy. We know that women deserve a seat at every table and on this episode, we're sharing our thoughts on the pros and cons of the #girlboss movement and the journey to more inclusivity in leadership.

    EP45 - Questions!? We've got Answers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 69:20


    In this season finale, we are answering questions from our community. We touch on many things including new self-care ideas we want to try, how we schedule our lives to follow our passions without burning out, the future of Thriving Tides and so much more! We will be back soon to kick off season 3!

    EP44 - Special Guest: Sharon Keller from Bounce! Hair Studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 67:37


    Our guest, Sharon of Bounce! Hair Studio brings sparkle to everything she does. She juggles multiple passions from hair styling to stage production to being a mom (and so much more!). We dive into the lessons she's learned about running her own business and finding the confidence to be her true self.

    EP43 - Manifesting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 64:06


    Entrepreneurs are known for working hard to achieve their goals. In this episode we are exploring different types of manifesting as a means to help create desired outcomes. With all the types of manifesting out there you may find you're already following some of these practices.

    EP42 - The Sleep Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 61:19


    Sleep! It's a huge part of self care and a healthy lifestyle yet many entrepreneurs have a hard time getting the recommended amount. In this episode we're sharing our sleep routines and tips on how to get more shut eye so that you can have the energy you need to run your business.

    EP41 - Special Guest: Angela MacDonald of Angela MacDonald Consulting

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 58:28


    Angela MacDonald of Angela MacDonald Consulting joins us on this episode! She is a CFO for hire and has been building her company over the past few years. She's sharing her journey to entrepreneurship, tips for keeping your finances in check and, of course, how she takes care of herself while running a business and raising 3 kids.

    EP40 - Community over Competition

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 45:27


    Community over Competition is getting a lot of attention and we love the concept. Yet, we have to wonder if those who are hyping it up are truly living by the code. In this episode, we dive in with our thoughts on the concept and the impacts of a pseudo-culture that happens when people don't practice what they preach.

    EP39 - Leggo my “Ego”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 53:34


    Your ego can work for you or against you. As a business owner, you need courage and self-esteem to put yourself and your products out in the world - there where it helps. But when you feel threatened and scared that the ego can get in the way. On this episode, we share tips on how to spot your ego taking over and how to drop it.

    EP38 - Special Guest: Sarah Bennetto O'Brien from the Handpie Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 70:19


    Sarah Bennetto O'Brien of the Handpie Company joins us for this episode. We had a great time getting to know this energetic entrepreneur! From law school to handpies, it's been an interesting journey filled with many unexpected moments. Listen in to hear her story! handpie.ca

    EP37 - Cancel Cancel Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 53:00


    Building a business and showing up online is vulnerable and challenging. Adding in the phenomena of Cancel Culture has many second-guessing how they show up in fear of being the next target. We're sharing our thoughts on the subject and how it impacts us.

    EP36 - Content Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 58:43


    Your business has a story to tell. Through content marketing, there are endless opportunities to connect with your customer. In this episode, we dive into the types of content marketing, ideas for different pillars to focus on, and how a good content marketing strategy can help grow your business.

    EP35 - Special Guest: Lisa Chandler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 54:18


    Lisa Chandler of Chandler Coaches joins us this week to talk about conscious leadership. She shares her journey of becoming a coach and how the practices she uses with clients also help her every day.

    EP34 - Enneagram's with Expert Stephanie Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 56:30


    When guest Stephanie Smith (From My Enneagram Life) asks what your number is, it's not to give you a call. In this episode, we're talking all about the Enneagram types. How to identify yours, the things that motivate you, scare you and, of course, the best type of self-care for each type!

    EP33 - Sales Funnels

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 59:39


    A sales funnel is a simple concept that often gets over complicated. If you have a clear goal and are willing to start small, a sales funnel might be the key to your growth. Listen in to hear our thoughts and tips on getting started!

    EP32 - Special Guest: Marsha Weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 58:03


    Our guest, Marsha Weeks (www.marshaweeks.com) loves helping people celebrate important milestones. Whether it's planning their dream PEI wedding or finding their perfect PEI home, she will be there every step of the way. On this episode, Marsha shares what it was like to transition to being self-employed, balancing real estate with officiating weddings and her favorite self-care practices.

    EP31 - What's in a Niche?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 51:38


    Choosing a niche may be one of the hardest things you do as an entrepreneur and it can be just what you need to build the business you dream of. In this episode we talk about the importance of choosing a niche, steps you can take to find yours and what we've learned through our own experiences.

    EP30 - It's All in the Stars (The Astrology Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 60:01


    What does astrology have to do with entrepreneurship and self-care? A lot more than you might think! Inspired by an astrology workshop we attended in October, we share how knowing your signs can help you better understand yourself (and others). Tune in to learn more about your sign including what entrepreneurial endeavors and self-care practices might benefit you the most!

    EP29 - Special Guest: Kathleen from Kathleen Grace Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 69:04


    We are joined in the closet by mompreneur, Kathleen MacPhee of Kathleen Grace Fitness (kathleengracefitness.com). After several years of teaching fitness classes she decided to take the leap into running her own business. Kathleen shares with us her tips and lessons learned of entrepreneur life with 4 young kids and a partner who is also an entrepreneur.  

    EP 28 - Imposter Syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 56:32


    If you have thoughts like “They're onto me”, “I'm not enough”, or “I am just lucky”, you may have imposter syndrome. It's that feeling of being a fraud or believing that your achievements don't matter. Many of us feel this way sometimes (even Maya Angelou), and while there may not be a way to remove it from your life, we do have some tips on what you can do when it pops up!

    EP27 - Passive Income

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 55:42


    Making money while you sleep seems like the ultimate dream (pun intended!). Don't be fooled by the name, passive income can take a lot of work. And it just might be what you need to diversify and supplement your income.

    EP26 - Unexpected Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 73:12


    No matter how much planning and preparation you put in, things don't always go as planned. When we had a guest cancel at the last minute, and we didn't have a backup episode prepared, we thought it was the perfect opportunity to share what we do when the unexpected happens.

    EP25 - Sorry Not Sorry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 54:45


    Have you ever paid attention to how often you apologize for something you don't need to apologize for? Maybe it's the Canadian in us, maybe it's how we've been trained by society. However we turned out this way, we're working on breaking this bad habit. In this episode, we talk about the impacts of over apologizing and share alternatives to try out!

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