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Alison Tedford Seaweed is a storyteller and consultant who wrote the Canadian Business Owner's Guide to Reconciliation. She's a Kwakiutl First Nation member, a grad student and a mom. Beginning Your Reconciliation Journey for Small Business Owners. Learn about the ways you can participate in Reconciliation as a business owner, even if you have a small team or work as a solopreneur. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission outlines the role of business in Call to Action 92 and that's something we will talk about so you can think about where you might get started. You can learn more about Alison here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisontedford/ Website: http://alisontedford.com Download Alison's freebie here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15kMTgJkmDMkdGKQx_8kDJxHd7H4m2l4T/view?usp=sharing **************************************** JOIN THE ALIGNED AF COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP Get Aligned AF and build your business with a community created precisely for you Join the online community of Gen X women entrepreneurs and soon-to-be entrepreneurs who give a damn about doing business with intention. (Sorry, bro marketers, start your own club.) *Free for 14 days. Just $60/year thereafter. Cancel anytime. ⁠TRY ALIGNED AF FREE FOR 14 DAYS⁠ FOLLOW BRENDA RIGNEY: https://www.instagram.com/itsbrendarigney/

EPISODE 76 -Our guest today is Alison Tedford is an author, consultant and a mom. I'm Indigenous (Kwakiutl First Nation) and based in Abbotsford, BC. I have over a decade of government experience contributing to culturally sensitive data storytelling, policy analysis and program development and seven years of private sector experience creating information products that educate, inform and delight. I've helped entrepreneurs, governments and brand leaders design their visions of inclusion, strategize about how to get there with practical, concrete action and find the words to talk about it. I create an inviting space where questions are encouraged and welcome and that allows for growth and experimentation.Doing Good and Telling Better StoriesI take an intersectional approach and collaborate with non-profits and businesses that honour that Black, Trans and Indigenous Lives Matter, that disability access is a right not a privilege and that further the equality of women. I believe in creating an affinity based on shared values to create a committed community instead of driving action through fear, pity and shame. The Right Words At The Right TimeI believe in telling stories that centre the strength of communities that are served, sharing perspectives respectfully, through consent-based practices and in a way that's culturally sensitive. The best way we can respect our partners, the people who benefit from social impact work, is to share about these collaborations in a way that is anti-exploitative, does not centre narratives of saviorism and protects the dignity of all involved.Ethical impact storytelling allows impact-driven leaders to demonstrate stewardship of resources, keep donors and consumers informed of the impact of their dollars to drive retention, maintain trust and invite their audience to join in and get involved with what matters most to them. http://alisontedford.com/ ___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Have a podcast and need a great website? Try Podpage!Start your podcast today!Following the link below let's Buzzsprout know:- that we sent you, - gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, - and helps support our show.Click here to try Buzzsprout!Join us and connect with guests and with listeners!See you there!The Next Chapter Community: A Place for our Guests and Listeners

In this episode of the Revenue Accelerator Podcast, we have invited Alison Tedford, a business consultant and author specializing in inclusive communications. She did work in the public service around creating inclusion for indigenous people within the federal prison system. Today, Alison discusses inclusiveness and communications, their respective origins, and how they interact.Telling Someone's Story[00:45]When you think about storytelling and the role of a storyteller, you have to recognize the historical relationships that your subjects have had with who tells their stories, how they're represented in media, how their narratives are framed, and what level of consent they've experienced when their stories are told. It's important to consider when you're telling stories about people who are either different from you or share your identity. Writing Isn't Just Writing[03:54]It involves relating, mediating, translating, and interest-based negotiation. Sometimes, you have to be able to come back to a subject and say, I understand why these things are important to include. We need to figure out how to share that with an audience who might not have the same frame of reference and knowledge base. [04:50]Things can be factually accurate. But the aspects of a story that are emphasized and how things are positioned can make a difference in how people feel.Inclusion Value[08:19]When you are inclusive, you create many more opportunities for people. It's important not to engage in perfectionism to the point where you continue to exclude people who haven't had opportunities. You need to do the best that you can to create a space that is going to accommodate people.[10:31]What are your values? Who do you want to include? If somebody comes across your website if somebody comes across your work, experiences, your services, how would they be able to see those things? If those things aren't things you can articulate, or aren't built into your processes or language, then that's something to evaluate if things need to shift and research what people need. And how might you need to do things differently?[16:02]It's good to be clear about where you stand and understand who your people are and what they care about. Diversity Inclusion Statement[22:19]It's something that should be a living document. It shouldn't be something that you copy and paste because the way you include people might change over time because norms and expectations can change. Technology can change, and there are lots of different aspects that will change over time. So it's important to be current with your statements so that people know what to expect.Conclusion[25:10]Regarding diversity inclusion, sometimes people are afraid because they think they will be lectured and made to feel bad about themselves. It's not about guilt; it's about growth. We're all humans conditioned by our environments, and there's a lot of messaging out there that we internalize just being people. When we know better, we can do better.Discover more about Alison Tedford by visiting: http://alisontedford.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the #3UNIQUES Podcast is Alison Tedford. Alison works with entrepreneurs, brands and organizations who want to say the right thing, do the right thing, and promote what they have in a socially conscious way while building trust with their community. She helps them talk about it and be about it with diversity and inclusion from the inside out. Alison is an Indigenous woman with a disability and a consultant with 18 years professional experience educating people from the front lines to the C-suite about social justice issues. You can learn more about Alison on Instagram and her website.   Thanks for listening to the #3UNIQUES podcast this week. Don't forget to leave a comment and star-rating. Here's are 3 ways to Discover Your #3UNIQUES: 1. Take the #3UNIQUES Leadership Quiz  2. Check out my online course on Stepping Into Your #3UNIQUES 3. Follow #3UNIQUES on Instagram.

Andrea Gunraj from the Canadian Women's Foundation joins me to share details from a survey they did that shows that just over two years into the pandemic, almost half of mothers are at their breaking point and 2 in 5 mothers have had to put their career on the back burner. Overworked, overwhelmed, and undervalued; mental health is suffering; and the pandemic's burdens are even greater for those experiencing poverty, discrimination, and gender-based violence. Anne Brodie shares her thoughts today on the return of the summer blockbuster, plus the second Downton Abbey movie set in 1929 which brings in some old Hollywood glam, she also has details on the new FX documentary about Elon Musk, plus more can't miss entertainment. Every day in Ontario we lose 175 acres of farmland, which begs the question, where are we going to grow our food if we continue at this rate. Peggy Brekveld, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture joins me to discuss why we must preserve and protect our farmland now to support the production of local foods, fibres, fuels and flowers for generations to come. The Canadian Skin Patient Alliance (CSPA) has launched a new tool called, Is My Prescription Covered? This free and interactive drug coverage finder allows Canadians to answer a series of Yes or No questions to find out whether the medication that has been prescribed to them is covered. Rachael Manion, Executive Director of CSPA joins me to share how their drug coverage finder was designed so that anyone in Canada with any health condition can check to see if they're eligible for coverage. Being an inclusive business leader isn't just about crafting the perfect social post that makes people feel good. It's about building inclusion into your processes, taking a stand and truly doing good. But what does that look like? And where do you start? Alison Tedford joins me to share details from her. new book Stay Woke, Not Broke that guides business leaders to amplify what matters most to them so they can drop performative and embrace transformative. Social Andrea Gunraj Website: https://canadianwomen.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cdnwomenfdn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianwomensfoundation/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianWomensFoundation/ Rachael Manion Website: www.canadianskin.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/CanadianSkin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canadianskin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CanadianSkin Alison Tedford Website: www.alisontedford.com Twitter: twitter.com/alliespins Instagram: instagram.com/alisontedford Facebook: facebook.com/alisontedford Find the book: https://www.amazon.ca/Stay-Woke-Not-Broke-Business/dp/1770403396 Peggy Brekveld Website: HomeGrown.ca ofa.on.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/OntarioFarms https://twitter.com/PeggyBrekveld Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ontariofarms

This episode features Alison Tedford. She is an Indigenous Mom, DEI consultant and author (Stay Woke, Not Broke and Chronic Profit). Alison has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome which is a group of inherited disorders that affects connective tissues primarily skin, joints and blood vessel walls. We talk about the challenges that some people can face when dealing with a disability and what business owners should consider to be more inclusive. To work with Alison:Alison Tedford – DEI ConsultantAlison Tedford (@alisontedford) • Instagram photos and videosAshley (@filledupcup_) • Instagram photos and videosFilled Up Cup - Unconventional Self Care for Modern Women

I had the pleasure of talking with Alison Tedford. Listen to her incredible story of how she overcame so many obstacles to build her dream business!! Nothing is impossible and the story is proof of that!!

Have you been searching for something to help you with tasks or to remember simple "To-Dos" around the house or in your business? Have you been feeling like you're buried and climbing out from under all sticky notes, emails, and messages seems too daunting? Did you know that you're not the only one? Nancy sits down with Business Consultant, Alison Tedford, to discuss tools used to remember and organize tasks, get out from under all those missed messages and emails, and how to make life easier to live while experiencing a chronic pain or illness that keeps you from racing like a rabbit, but instead, leaves you moving from task to task like a turtle. You don't want to miss this valuable episode.  Alison Tedford is a Business Consultant from Abbotsford, BC. She is the Author of, Chronic Profit, a book about chronic pain and entrepreneurship. She manages Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome while also managing her own business as a single mom. Connect with Guest:  Email: alison@alisontedford.com Website: alisontedford.com FB/IG - @alisontedford Connect with Nancy: The Gathering: A Business Mastermind has openings for March! Join us to see your business SOAR HIGHER! Need help to get your business moving? Set up a Curious Call with Nancy to discuss how she can help!  http://www.businesssuccessunlimited.com Want to be featured on an upcoming podcast? Let's talk! 

When you are part of a marginalized group...how do you get included?  You show UP like today's guest Alison Tedford and show businesses how to be inclusive! If you would like to support this broadcast, please go to www.buymeacoffee.com/thisfatgirllife Wanna follow me on social media?  Check me out at www.beacons.ai/kim.plezia If you would like to be a guest, please fill out my online guest application at https://forms.gle/A6AUXpDCMSxNuahG8

"If we don't have the competency to actually be able to serve folks with different experiences, then it can actually be more harmful than closing the door to somebody.” Alison Tedford Everyone, regardless of their differences and abilities, desire to feel welcome and valued wherever they go. By creating a positive work environment that is inclusive, businesses position themselves for greater success. Our guest today, Alison Tedford, helps business be more inclusive and says that it is all about cultivating empathy and matching what businesses communicate with their actions. Alison Tedford is an author, business consultant in inclusive communications and Indigenous mother from Abbotsford, BC, Canada. She has written five books and advocates on issues of disability and Indigenous rights.  In today's episode, Alison talks about her career journey and how it prepared her for the work she currently does of helping business be more inclusive and cohesive. Listen in! Social media handles:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisontedford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alisontedford Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/alliespins  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-tedford-4a064793/  I started my career working for the Canadian federal government where I worked on indigenous issues within residential school claims, and then moving into the prison system. [2:20] I moved into the private sector and moved that big government experience into the private sector to help small businesses. [3:08] Diversity is about cultivating empathy and creating experiences where people feel welcome and valued. [4:38] A lot of people tend to shy away from having those conversations because they feel they don't want to get political. [5:22] The ultimate message is about letting people know that I care about what they're going through and what happens to them. [5:35] Politics will influence things and the decisions that are made impact different people in different ways. [6:25] It is just understanding that people are all having different experiences, and things are impacting them on different levels. [6:40] Often people come to me because they want to make a statement about something that's happened. [7:25] We always want to make it clear that we care about what's happening and that we're an inclusive business welcoming all sorts of people. [7:35] We have to look at how we make the experience match with what's in our hearts and what we want to say. [8:04] It's really about creating checks and balances so that your message is cohesive. [8:26] I don't have the same budget like Amazon or Google to implement some big initiative, but we can start from where we are instead and look at what we can do with the budget we have. [9:52] I try to encourage folks that it's okay to focus on an area that you're passionate about. [10:49] Just because you care about things doesn't mean you have to care about all the things all the time, you still have to leave room for yourself and to serve your clients. [11:15] The reality is that we need to welcome people that we're ready to serve. [11:35] If we don't have the competency to actually be able to serve folks with different experiences, then it can actually be more harmful than closing the door to somebody. [11:42] We don't have to be everything for everybody but we want to be intentional about having respect, care and concern for all people. [12:28] Commercial break [14:10] I try to keep things as simple as possible where I create systems that enable me do things consistently. [14:42 I try to make sure that I'm taking time to take care of myself as much as possible. [17:52] If you're going to spend the time and the energy and take the risks, it should be for something that means something to you. [18:14] I really make sure that what I do matters to me, and it's something that I feel like is consistent with what I want to see in the world. [18:50] I took a lot of time to experiment and find what I liked and finding the best environments. [20:39] There's so much abundance of opportunity and we really have to be judicious about what we decide to invest in. [21:02] If you're looking to make your business more inclusive, but you're feeling inadequate, remember Brene Brown's quote that say ‘Daring leaders are never silent about hard things. [21:52] If you're a business owner, you're daring leader meaning you're already qualified to speak on hard things. [22:09] You innovate every single day, and so you can innovate the way you work with people too. [22:18] ………………………………………………… Thank you to our December sponsor!  KukuaBiz can provide dedicated and affordable talent from Kenya to help you grow and scale your business. Virtual employees are skilled in administrative functions, sales, podcast management, video editing, marketing, social media marketing, website design and management, and more. Learn more: https://www.kukuabiz.com

Next on the #3UNIQUES podcast - - We went LIVE with Alison Tedford, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant to talk about inclusion strategies for small businesses. We don't need to leave diversity and inclusion to government groups or mega businesses like Amazon or Google. Every small business owner can do their part for the communities they serve. Alison shares some great tips on how to get started and how to consistently show up. The purpose of our business can stretch further than revenue growth, profitability...we can have an impact on the greater good. With over a decade of experience doing inclusion work in government and seven years experience with inclusive marketing, Alison's impact sits at the intersection of inclusion and communication. More than just tactics, Alison gets strategic about creating a truly inclusive business.  Alison is also an author. Her first book Chronic Profit came out in 2021, and she has finished her 2nd book (not out) and has a third book in the works.  To find Alison: Linkedin Online Instagram Thanks for listening to the #3UNIQUES podcast this week. Don't forget to leave a comment and star-rating. Here's are 3 ways to Discover Your #3UNIQUES: 1. Take the #3UNIQUES Leadership Quiz  2. Check out my online course on Stepping Into Your #3UNIQUES 3. Follow #3UNIQUES on Instagram.

In this episode, Alison and I discuss writing as a tool for advocacy and Alison's wealth of experience doing diversity and inclusion work. Alison Tedford is a diversity and inclusion consultant from Abbotsford, BC, Canada. She is an Indigenous woman with a disability who has over a decade of experience working on inclusion topics within the Canadian government and several years more in the private sector helping brands to communicate with and about marginalized populations. She has authored three books and helps small businesses learn how to be more inclusive. Links from this episode: Website: http://www.alisontedford.com Social media: @alisontedford Instagram & FB @alliespins on Twitter https://www.patreon.com/alisontedford Want to stay connected and be the first to hear about our upcoming events, workshops, and resources-- Join our Racially Responsible Podcast / U Power Change email list / https://mailchi.mp/b02360d4b5a6/sul4h5by2y Grab your FREE digital journal to help you continue this work: https://mailchi.mp/1fab32f555e9/gocv5zk3rt

On the latest episode of Ellected, Sarah Elder-Chamanara welcomes Alison Tedford to discuss her latest book, Chronic Profit: Building Your Small Business While Managing Persistent Pain, and all her writing over the course of the pandemic. They discuss the ongoing discovery of finding bodies on the sites of residential school sites across Canada. Alison shares some very invaluable advice for brands and businesses on how to approach and pitch Indigenous writers during times of trauma and using a trauma informed approach to outreach.  Alison Tedford is an Indigenous author, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Consultant and a mom. From the Kwakiutl First Nation and based in Abbotsford, BC she has over a decade of government experience and seven years of private sector experience creating information products that educate, inform and delight. Alison is also the brilliant mind behind the name of this podcast!  Alison uses an intersectional approach and supports projects and founders that honour that Black, Trans and Indigenous Lives Matter, who understand that disability access is a right not a privilege and that further the equality of women.  Alison's latest book Chronic Profit: Building Your Small Business While Managing Persistent Pain, recently topped the BC best seller's list and available now on Chapters Indigo at https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/chronic-profit-building-your-small/9781770403321-item.html. Her next book, Stay Woke,Not Broke will be coming out in April 2022. It delves into how to build an anti-oppressive business based on values. 

Tune in to hear us unpack this week's episode with Alison Tedford.Alison Tedford is an Indigenous woman (Kwakiutl First Nation) based in British Columbia, Canada with over a decade of experience working on Indigenous issues within the Canadian federal government. She was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a chronic health condition that affects the connective tissues in the body. Alison went on to write a book for entrepreneurs struggling with chronic pain and has come full circle in offering diversity and inclusion work in the private sector. Alison describes how her diagnosis changed her life and how she accommodates her own health needs without asking for permission.To get in touch with Alison;Website - http://www.alisontedford.com Instagram - @alisontedford Twitter - @alliespinsGet in touch with us at theculturallyspeaking@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @culturallyspeakingpodcast!

Alison Tedford is an Indigenous woman (Kwakiutl First Nation) based in British Columbia, Canada with over a decade of experience working on Indigenous issues within the Canadian federal government. She was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a chronic health condition that affects the connective tissues in the body. Alison went on to write a book for entrepreneurs struggling with chronic pain and has come full circle in offering diversity and inclusion work in the private sector. Alison describes how her diagnosis changed her life and how she accommodates her own health needs without asking for permission.To get in touch with Alison; Website - http://www.alisontedford.com Instagram - @alisontedford Twitter - @alliespinsGet in touch with us at theculturallyspeaking@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @culturallyspeakingpodcast!

It was my honour to interview Alison Tedford and to be sharing that episode with you. Alison is an Indigenous business consultant and author from Abbotsford, BC. She is an expert in diversity and inclusion communications, a single mom and a woman living with a disability. She regularly writes for large publications and has worked on Indigenous issues for the majority of her career as a former public servant.  I enjoyed our conversation, both for the stories and insight Alison shared, but also the lightness that showed up, too. I always appreciate levity in Big Topics, and this conversation offered it up generously. Like me, Alison has her fingers in many delightful projects and wouldn't have it any other way. She is completing her new book, Stay Woke Not Broke, which is now available for pre-sale here or here, she continues to speak about her book Chronic Profit: Building Your Small Business While Managing Persistent Pain, and has a couple of exciting heart projects on the horizon, which involve rompers (making them!) and coffee (yes, please!) Here are the ways that you can connect with Alison and follow her brilliance and offerings to the world. Instagram & FB: @alisontedford Twitter: @alliespins Website: http://www.alisontedford.com 

Episode Overview Today we are joined by our friend and former Balance365 Team Member, Alison Tedford. Alison is an author, marketer, mom, and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant who has been working in the field for over a decade. She's here with us today to discuss common ableist issues in the health and wellness industry as well as share what people in the health and wellness industry can do to better support the disabled community. We're also offering our free guide, Binge Eating: Why You Do It & How to Stop, to help you start managing your binge eating behaviors. Interested? Download your copy here! Key Points What is ableism? Common ableist issues in the health and wellness industry What we can do about it Mentions: Alison Tedford's Website Alison's Inclusion Checklist Alison's Book Alison on Instagram World Health Organization: Social Determinants of Health Binge Eating: Why You Do It & How to Stop download Related Content: Episode 155: The Power Of Lifting Women Up With Molly Galbraith Episode 132: Member Spotlight: Navigating Balance365, Fat Loss And A Diabetes Diagnosis

COVID-19 has created a “shadow pandemic”, There is a surge of Canadian youth and adults suffering from eating disorders and unable to receive necessary treatment. Kim Duffy, co-founder and board chair of the Waterstone Foundation and Dr. Melissa Lieberman join me to share why eating disorders are on the rise and what you can do to help someone who is dealing with an eating disorder right now. This week on RBC's She's the Boss, we're profiling the unstoppable Alison Tedford. Alison is an Indigenous business consultant, single mom and author. She is also a woman with a disability who shares about her experiences running a business while managing chronic pain in her new book, Chronic Profit and is committed to sharing how you can build a business that works for you. Anne Brodie has can't miss entertainment including the long anticipated LOKI on Disney+ starring Tom Hiddleston and Owen Wilson. Also you won't want to miss her take on Akilla's Escape a "crime-noir about the urban child-soldier" in Toronto. Have you been trying to get in the housing market? If you were left feeling a little defeated with the new stress test for new homeowners that came into effect June 1st, you'll want to hear what Rubina Ahmed-Haq has to say about these new changes and how it affects your chances of getting in the housing market. Did you jump on the pandemic puppy trend? If so you'll want to know about a new service that allows you to access a vet 24/7 from the comfort of your own home. Dr. Sarah Machell us the Medical Director at Vetster.com and joins me to share this innovative way to care for your pet plus some much needed tips for keeping pets cool in the heat this summer. Finally, we end the show on a warm and fuzzy note this week with children's book author, Noa Daniel who shares why she wrote, Strum and the Wild Turkeys, which weaves together themes of identity, inclusion, teamwork and music to create a story about finding your voice through a sense of belonging and the transformational power of music. Social: WaterStone – Foundation for Eating Disorders Website: https://www.waterstonefoundation.ca/ The COPE Clinic www.drmelissalieberman.com Twitter: @WaterStone_F Instagram: @waterstonefoundation Facebook: @WaterStoneFoundation LinkedIn: WaterStone Foundation for Eating Disorders Alison Tedford Website: http://www.alisontedford.com Twitter: @alliespins Instagram: @alisontedford Facebook: @alisontedford Rubina Ahmed-Haq Website: https://rubinaahmedhaq.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RubinaAhmedHaq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rubina_ahmed_haq/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlwaysSaveMoney/ Vetster Website vetster.com Twitter https://twitter.com/Vetster Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vetster.inc/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/vetster.inc/ Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@vetster.inc LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/vetster/ Pinterest https://www.pinterest.ca/Vetsterinc/ Noa Daniel Website: strumandthewildturkeys.com Twitter: @StrumandTWT Instagram: @strumandtwt Facebook: facebook.com/strumandtwt

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Gavin MacLeod; Alison Tedford, author of Chronic Profit: Building Your Small Business While Managing Persistent Pain; & science writer, Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download We remember actor Gavin MacLeod, who passed away at the age of 90.  He was a star on two long running television shows, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Love Boat. We feature part of a conversation from 1994, when he dropped by our studios. Alison Tedford is the author of Chronic Profit: Building Your Small Business While Managing Persistent Pain.  As a person who works from home she’s not so sure that people will want to head back to the office whenever we get to the new normal. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, is back talking about future missions to the Moon.  This week’s guest slate is presented by Marc “Mais Oui” Denis, a legendary Montreal broadcaster whom I had the pleasure to both idolize as a teenager and work with as a broadcaster.  Check out his website where he has tribute pages to both CKGM, Montreal’s former Top 40 giant in the 60’s & 70’s and also 1410 CFOX Montreal

To thrive in life, and to make money at work, we are told that there is a formula for success: work hard, hustle, be a team player, follow the rules, check off all the boxes, move up the ladder, think outside the box (but not that far outside!),  and definitely don't let your personal life affect your work performance.  But what if you are inherently missing an ingredient in that formula?   Alison Tedford is here to tell you that formulas are  exclusionary by default, that you most decidedly do NOT have to hustle to thrive, and you can take care of your own wellbeing FIRST, while still making money. Listen to this interview to hear how we can build a more accessible and equitable workforce,  do work that works for us, and continue to dismantle the toxic/patriarchal/grind culture that leaves us all exhausted.   Alison  is an author, diversity and inclusion expert and entrepreneur from Abbotsford, BC, Canada. She's an Indigenous mom with a disability and hope for a more accessible future.Her book Chronic Profit helps entrepreneurs struggling with chronic pain to simplify, systematize and use self-care to build businesses and lives that work for them.Follow Alison on the Gram!

Welcome to another Outgrow the Grind episode! Let's start with a simple question, have you ever stopped yourself from chasing a dream because you thought it was out of reach? Maybe you made up scenarios in your head that led you to believe you'd get rejected or you were convinced that you didn't have what it takes? So have we.  In this episode, Alison Tedford shares with us how she was able to outgrow the grind and follow her dream after working for a decade at the same place! Alison Tedford is an entrepreneur, author, and single mom from Abbotsford, BC, Canada. She is an Indigenous woman with a disability who helps business owners talk about and implement inclusion strategies in their businesses.   

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Alison Tedford is an author, marketing consultant, and mom from Abbotsford, BC, Canada. Her work has been published on AlJazeera, CBC, Upworthy, and Today's Parent, and her debut book, Chronic Profit, is being released by Self Counsel Press in April 2021. I have been following Alison online for a couple years now.  She has always stood out to me as a leader and a truth teller.  She speaks up to share her perspective even when it’s not comfortable.  She is sassy and smart as a whip as she shares her experiences living as an entrepreneurial, Indigenious single mom with a disability.  I deeply appreciate Alison’s work and her voice and I’m so honored to have her here with us for this conversation. Listen in to hear Alison share: All the layers of her identity as an entrepreneurial, Indigenous mom with a disability and why she has chosen to share her stories The assumptions people have made about her identities The importance of inclusivity from the top down in organizations How her disability has shaped her parenting How she models asking for help to preserve her energy for the places she can have most impact How she shares her Indigenous culture with her son How pain management can be a full time job Links mentioned: Join my free business training:, 3 Essential Building Blocks To Growing A Successful Business Connect with Alison Get Alison’s book: Chronic Profit Alison on Instagram Alison on Twitter Alison on Facebook Thank you to our sponsors: Cubo Ai: Go to getcubo.com and use my code “SHAMELESS “for "$10 off your purchase. Songfinch: Visit songfinch.com and use promo code SHAMELESS this week for $20 off the perfect gift!  

My guest today is an author, digital marketer, entrepreneur, blogger, She is a social justice educator. She is also an indigenous mother, with a disability who does educational and advocacy work to further the interests of marginalized people. She is charming, hilarious and she shares her unique voice so that others may use their own. with Alison Tedford www.alisontedford.com http://www.sparklyshoesandsweatdrops.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How can we build our businesses in a way that genuinely contributes to social change? What's the difference between being a conscientious Ally and a condescending jerk? What do you do if the thought of airing an opinion on social media makes you want to dig a hole in the ground and hide in it? On today's episode of The Self-Made Mamas Podcast, Alison Tedford is joining us for an uncensored conversation tackling exactly those questions. As a social justice educator, an indigenous woman,  a published author, a relentless entrepreneur - oh, AND a single mom battling chronic illness, Alison knows a thing or two about inclusive marketing and socially conscious business. I am so grateful to call her a friend and peer in this online space, and even more grateful that she is here today to share her perspective and advice so we can all build better, more equitable brands and Stay Woke, Not Broke.You can find Alison at www.alisontedford.com, on Twitter, or on Instagram. Her first book, Chronic Profit, is available where books are sold on April 6th, 2021.

In this interview, Cristin speaks with Alison Tedford about the transition from 9 to 5 work to her own business and how freedom to rest led to Chronic Profit, Alison's first book. This is the third in the series on rest. The post 44. How Freedom to Rest Became Chronic Profit with Alison Tedford appeared first on The Notable Woman.

Today, more than ever it's important to take a stand on social justice. But if you're like many entrepreneurs, myself included, it can be a daunting task of where to start and how to do it correctly. Alison Tedford shares with us how we can start, what we can to bring diversity into our businesses and how to do it with integrity. Learn more about Alison at: www.alisontedford.com www.instagram.com/alisontedford www.facebook.com/sparklyshoesandsweatdrops