Podcasts about Gagnon

On Jase met la table pour le match Canadiens c. Devils et on parle de la LNH avec Benoit Brunet et François Gagnon. Pour nous suivre sur nos différentes plateformes

Écoutez le meilleur de l'émission La commission du 5 novembre 2025: Existe-t-il une issue juridique pour mettre fin à la grève de la STM? Me Marc Boudreau, explique; Ce que vous devez retenir du premier budget Carney, selon Martine Hébert, sénatrice et économiste; Victoire historique à la mairie de New York: Frédérick Gagnon, directeur de l’Observatoire sur les États-Unis et professeur de science politique à l’UQAM, raconte; Vers une possible grève des pilotes d’Air Transat? Bibianne Lavallée, VP du conseil exécutif principal du groupe des pilotes d’Air Transat, explique le tout. Voir https://www.cogecomedia.com/vie-privee pour notre politique de vie privée

Éli reçoit Amélie B. et pour la toute première fois l'humoriste Maxime Ève Gagnon pour discuter du dernier volet de la saga Kaamelott.

Today, I am joined by author Joe Gagnon. Joe is driven by a simple mission: helping people realize they are capable of far more than they believe is possible. Over the years, he has led six companies as CEO, coached top performers, and pushed himself to physical and mental extremes—completing six Ironman races, running 100-mile ultramarathons, finishing Six marathons on Six continents in Six days, and completing the legendary Badwater 135 ultramarathon through Death Valley.As CEO of Raynmaker, he leads the development of an AI-powered sales platform designed to help small businesses grow smarter and faster. As a high-performance coach, he partners with bold, ambitious leaders to break through their self-imposed limits and lead lives filled with purpose and greater impact.Joe's life and his second book, *Living Intentionally*, are rooted in the belief that growth happens at the edge. It's in the uncomfortable, uncertain, and transformational moments that we find out who we truly are. The principles of grit, grace, and groundedness guide every step he takes. Whether he's building a company, mentoring a founder, or speaking on stage, his goal remains the same: to inspire others to live intentionally by design, not by chance.We talk a lot about finding our own way in life and how we do that with meaning, intention, and love. To connect with Joe:www.linkedin.com/in/joegagnon/substack.com/@joecuriouswww.thehighperformancelife.net/www.instagram.com/thehighperformancelifeTo connect with me:Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @didyoubringthehummusFor more info on my Public Speaking 101 program: ⁠https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/publicspeakingforactivists⁠Contact me here or send me an email at info@didyoubringthehummus.comSign up for meditation sessions hereSign up for The Vegan Voyage, to sponsor the podcast, book meditations packages, or sign up for my Public Speaking program hereJoin my Podcast Fan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/didyoubringthehummus/To be a guest on the podcast: https://www.didyoubringthehummus.com/beaguest©2025 Kimberly Winters - Did You Bring the Hummus LLCTheme Song ©2020 JP Winters ⁠@musicbyjpw⁠

À l'Antichambre, Luc Bellemare est en compagnie de François Gagnon, P.J. Stock et Benoit Brunet pour parler des Canadiens.

À l'Antichambre, Luc Bellemare est en compagnie de François Gagnon, Vincent Damphousse et Denis Gauthier pour parler de l'excellent début de saison des Canadiens et de Nick Suzuki.

Derrick Kosinski & Scott Yager are joined by "New Threat" Will Gagnon.Will has been making waves in The Challenge world since the first episode of Season 41. Between his show-mances with Dee and Nany, altercations with both Gabe and a kitchen wall, rocky roads with his very own partner Olivia and several online "crash-outs" recently, Will has become one of the most discussed rookies on this season. Now...most people have him partially confused with the similarly dapper Jake, but that's besides the point. Will makes his Challenge Mania debut to tell his story and as you might expect...he does NOT hold back!WATCH this interview here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/video-will-on-142273354www.ChallengeManiacs.com to join the Pod Squad for Video, Ad-Free Audio, Bonus Podcasts, Pre-Sales and other perks!www.ChallengeMania.Live for tickets to Live Shows like Buffalo 11/15 and Nashville 11/22!Pre-Sale for Philyl featuring CT, Aneesa, Derrick and more is NEXT WEDNESDAY 11/5 at www.ChallengeManiacs.comwww.ChallengeMania.Shop for Swag! 

Ce midi, On Jase des Canadiens avec Marc-André-Dumont et François Gagnon. Pour nous suivre sur nos différentes plateformes

No final da semana passada decorreu em Paris a décima edição do salão de arte africana AKAA, Also Known As Africa, uma mostra reunindo galerias de várias partes com um foco sobre a criação vinda do continente africano e da diáspora. Nesta feira cuja organização coincidiu com a Basel Paris, uma mostra internacional que transforma por alguns dias Paris no maior museu do mundo, estiveram duas galerias baseadas em Portugal que apresentaram grandes nomes ou figuras emergentes das artes plásticas dos países de África Lusófona. A RFI falou com os responsáveis dessas duas galerias, Janire Bilbao e Carlos Cabral Nunes, mas igualmente com dois artistas, Renée Gagnon, artista luso-canadiana conhecida designadamente por uma série de fotografias que fez nos musseques de Luanda no final dos anos 70 e ainda o guineense radicado aqui em Paris, Nú Barreto, que já ouviram nas nossas antenas por ser também um dos organizadores da bienal de Bissau. Foi com ele que decidimos abrir a nossa visita deste salão, de olhos postos sobre uma das obras que apresentou nesta que não foi a sua primeira participação no certame. O artista guineense propôs designadamente um grande painel em forma de bandeira americana feita de retalhos, com as cores do continente africano, amarelo, vermelho, verde e estrelas negras caídas no chão. Os "Estados Desunidos de África". "Acho que o comparativo com a bandeira americana terá um pé bastante curto, porque é uma metáfora. Eu fui recuperar a bandeira americana porque é a América e os Estados Unidos da América. O essencial na União aqui é os 'Estados Desunidos da África'. E então o que me interessava era recuperar esse simbolismo da dimensão, porque achei que também que a África tem uma dimensão superior aos Estados Unidos, estamos a falar em termos de superfícies. Mas se reparar, as cores foram invertidas. Porquê? Eu inverti porque eu estou a falar do continente africano. Daí, fui buscar as cores mais utilizadas nas bandeiras das nações africanas. Verde, amarelo, vermelho e preto. Usamos sempre preto. Eu uso as estrelas de cores pretas nesse trabalho. Daí que para esse comparativo entre os Estados Unidos e esta bandeira é só isto. O resto é uma forma de questionamento que eu, enquanto artista, faço, vou abordando diferentes temáticas e em cada bandeira que eu vou criando", esclarece. O verde, o amarelo, o vermelho são também as cores dominantes colocadas por cima das fotografias a preto e branco que Renée Gagnon tirou há cinquenta anos nos nos bairros da lata da capital angolana, em plena guerra civil. A história por detrás de uma obra de arte pode ser ela também um autêntico romance. "Eu fui acompanhar um amigo meu, um belo português, que ia montar uma agência de publicidade em Luanda e eu também estava interessada no tipo de construção dos musseques que são os 'bidonvilles' de Luanda. O interesse destas casas precárias é que elas são feitas de restos de embalagem de caixas e queria mostrar que, mesmo assim, são bonitas. Há uma vontade das pessoas que constroem, de fazer uma casa bonita. E então comecei a circular nos musseques, a ver como é que era. Com a Guerra da Independência, recebi uma bolsa da Fundação Gulbenkian para ir fotografar os musseques, porque havia incêndios e tinham medo que os musseques acabassem por desaparecer da cidade. E eu, como era uma coisa histórica, queria muito fixar isso do ponto de vista sociológico e do ponto de vista artístico", começa por recordar a artista. "Tinha pedido um Jipe para chegar às portas dos musseques porque havia esse combate dentro dos musseques e um guarda com uma arma no bolso, escondida, vestido à paisana para me mostrar os caminhos que eu podia tomar. Então fui ver e falar com as pessoas e fui muito bem recebida. As pessoas diziam 'vem fotografar a minha casa. A minha casa é bonita'. E então estava muito entusiasmada. Eu trabalhava das oito horas da manhã até ao pôr-do-sol. E agora, 50 anos depois, eu retomei estas fotografias que estavam inéditas, decidindo trabalhar sobre elas. E fiz para este salão e fiz fotografias pintadas porque lá na África não há cor, o sol come tudo e então as cores que eu pus em cima das fotografias a preto e branco são minhas cores", conta ainda a fotógrafa que refere não ter mais regressado a Angola desde essa época. "Estava muito triste com a guerra", explica a artista que todavia revela que em breve, no próximo mês de Fevereiro, volta pela primeira vez a Luanda para apresentar as suas fotografias. Renée Gagnon, fez parte, juntamente com o pintor moçambicano Ernesto Shikhani ou ainda a ceramista, também ela de Moçambique, Reinata Sadimba, dos artistas cujas obras foram colocadas em destaque neste salão pela Perve Galeria, um espaço no coração de Lisboa, que tem trabalhado para dar a conhecer o fervilhar da criação artística dos países de África Lusófona. Entrevistado pela RFI, o director desta estrutura, Carlos Cabral Nunes, uma presença assídua do salão, lamenta que a arte de África Lusófona não seja mais conhecida e que as instituições culturais em Portugal não demonstrem mais interesse. "Há ainda muito a fazer e eu penso que isso é uma responsabilidade também nossa. Quando digo nossa, é em Portugal, porque é o país da União Europeia que de facto tem uma possibilidade de ajudar nesse processo de internacionalização, desde logo dos mestres de língua portuguesa em África e, por essa via, depois também chegar às novas gerações e dar, no fundo, esse apoio para uma certa continuação de um discurso que é um discurso com uma matriz cultural própria", diz o galerista. "Por exemplo, o Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea, no Chiado, presumo que não tenha nada relativo a estes grandes mestres de língua portuguesa. A própria colecção do Estado português também tem uma escassez tremenda. O próprio Museu Berardo, a Colecção Berardo, não. E por aí fora. Quer dizer, há excepções, a própria Gulbenkian, também tem muito pouca coisa. E, portanto, há aí uma grande lacuna", observa Carlos Cabral Nunes. "Posso dar um exemplo muito recente, uma das obras mais impactantes que apresentámos na Frieze Masters, em Londres, que foi destacada na feira pelo Observer, pelo Monde, pelo quotidiano de arte, etc. O embaixador de Portugal em Londres perguntou-me 'mas esta obra, porque é que não fica em Portugal?' E eu disse 'Eu por mim até estava disposto a fazer um preço especial'. Mas não posso andar a bater às portas, a pedir para ficarem com a obra. E é óbvio que é uma obra que de repente entra num circuito internacional e tem uma série de museus de várias partes interessadas na sua aquisição. E nós queremos, de facto, que as obras cheguem ao público desde logo. Continuamos muito presos, infelizmente, àquela noção que eu gostava que já tivesse morrido há muitos anos, do 'Orgulhosamente Sós'", conclui. Também presente no salão, a Movart Gallery dá igualmente destaque aos nomes já conhecidos ou ainda por descobrir da África Lusófona, como o mestre angolano António Olé ou o fotógrafo moçambicano Mário Macilau, cuja foto a preto e branco estilizada de uma mulher foi a "capa" do visual da mostra. A responsável desta galeria considera que subsiste muito por fazer na divulgação do trabalho dos artistas de África Lusófona. "Ainda é um bocadinho desconhecida por aí. A nossa missão é importante, de dar a conhecer e contar estas histórias para todo o mundo", considera a galerista para quem se "está no início de um grande caminho que ainda há a percorrer". Janire Bilbao não deixa contudo de apontar que "muitas vezes parece um pouco constrangedor, porque é um nicho muito pequeno e às vezes é preciso mais apoio das instituições". A fechar a nossa visita pelo salão AKAA, voltamos a ouvir Nú Barreto, não só na qualidade de artista mas também de curador de eventos culturais que tal como Janire Bilbao e Carlos Cabral Nunes, julga que ainda há muito caminho a percorrer para valorizar a criação africana, em primeiro lugar no próprio continente. "Os africanos sempre criaram. Essa criação sempre foi acompanhada e desenvolvida. E continua a ser. Agora, o que acontece é uma escassez em termos de promoção, em termos de divulgação dessas sabedorias e a própria forma de tentarem conter essa criação, esse dinamismo todo criativo que existe para que possa ser desenvolvido e o continente possa usufruir desses valores todos. Infelizmente, o desequilíbrio do continente, as formas de fazerem no continente, em certos países ou na maioria dos países, faz com que esses valores tenham tendência a se exportarem e ficarem fora, onde vão brilhar lá fora. No meu caso, o meu país não tem nada estruturado. Não existe uma política cultural no meu país para que as coisas possam funcionar como deveriam ser", aponta Nú Barreto. "Há países que estão a sair aos poucos. Benim, Costa do Marfim, África do Sul. É um caso um pouco particular. Gana, Nigéria. Estão a sair aos poucos. Estão a propor coisas bastante interessantes em termos do desenvolvimento cultural, de promoção da cultura dentro do próprio país. Sentia-me muito feliz que muitos países tentassem encontrar, em conformidade com as suas realidades, a forma de proporcionar mais, de apoiar mais a cultura, porque ninguém vive sem cultura", conclui o artista guineense. Eis mais algumas imagens apanhadas no salão AKAA:

Première activité d'une série de conférences portant sur la liberté d'expression aux États-Unis, cette conférence a permis aux professeur-e-s Frédérick Gagnon, Maryse Potvin et Pierre Rainville de faire un état des lieux des enjeux liés à cette thématique. Libertés fondamentales, autonomie universitaire et scientifique, liberté de la presse, dérégulation des médias sociaux et désinformation comptent parmi les sujets abordés.Cet évènement est le fruit d'une collaboration entre la Chaire de recherche France-Québec sur les enjeux contemporains de la liberté d'expression - COLIBEX et l'Observatoire sur les États-Unis de la Chaire Raoul-Dandurand.

No. 66 – Anna Chif : Le succès les deux pieds sur terre Dans cet épisode Brave, Marie-Josée Gagnon reçoit Anna Chif, cofondatrice de Coral, une entreprise novatrice dédiée à la santé des femmes. À seulement 36 ans, cette entrepreneure en série — derrière le succès de Dialogue, pionnière de la télémédecine au Canada — partage un parcours aussi inspirant qu'authentique. Née en Ouzbékistan et arrivée à Montréal à l'âge de six ans, Anna raconte comment son sens du courage s'est forgé entre adaptation, ambition et soif d'apprendre. De ses débuts chez McKinsey à la création de quatre entreprises, elle livre un témoignage vibrant sur le leadership féminin, l'audace et la résilience qu'exige l'entrepreneuriat. • Ses apprentissages d'une première faillite transformée en tremplin • La naissance de Dialogue, puis sa croissance fulgurante jusqu'à l'entrée en bourse • Son engagement humanitaire à travers 4Ukraine.ca, en pleine guerre • La création de Coral, un projet visionnaire pour la santé hormonale et le bien-être des femmes • Sa vision du succès au féminin : garder les deux pieds sur terre, même au sommet Un épisode puissant sur la détermination, la gratitude et l'art de bâtir sans perdre de vue l'essentiel : la famille, la communauté et le sens du devoir. Abonnez-vous pour découvrir des récits qui inspirent à être, à choisir, à avancer. Si vous aimez nos balados, merci de vous abonner et de nous donner plein d'étoiles ! Pour découvrir Brave et vous abonner à notre infolettre : https://braveinspiration.com/ Pour en savoir plus sur Marie-Josée Gagnon : linkedin.com/in/mariejoseegagnon Suivez-nous sur les médias sociaux : LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/11486867 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/brave.inspiration/ Pour en savoir plus, visitez https://braveinspiration.com/ #Courage #Brave #Femmes #Inspiration

Dans cet épisode, Pierre-Hugues Geoffroy reçoit Alexandre Gagnon-Bouchard, propriétaire du AGB Training Club, pour discuter des défis liés à l'équilibre entre vie familiale et objectifs de santé. Ensemble, ils abordent les réalités concrètes de la parentalité... le manque de temps, la fatigue, les imprévus... tout en montrant qu'il est possible de progresser physiquement malgré ces contraintes.Leur échange met en lumière des stratégies accessibles pour intégrer l'activité physique dans un quotidien chargé, pour adapter son alimentation sans culpabilité et pour maintenir une constance réaliste. Alexandre partage son expérience personnelle en tant que parent, tout en soulignant l'importance de la flexibilité, de la planification et de l'indulgence envers soi-même.Ce dialogue démontre que la mise en forme et la perte de poids ne sont pas incompatibles avec la parentalité, à condition d'adopter une approche bienveillante, structurée et adaptée à sa réalité.Instagram : @agb_training_clubSite web : https://www.centreagb.com/—————————————————————————————————————————

Ce midi, On Jase des Canadiens avec François Gagnon et Karell Émard Pour nous suivre sur nos différentes plateformes

Oliver Robins (Poltergeist), Dustin Warburton, & Jared Gagnon join Two Dollar Late Fee & Podcasting After Dark to discuss their new book, Sunset Scares! Zak & Corey from $2 Late Fee & PAD kick off the Halloween season diving deep into the new children's book, Sunset Scares! Co-author Oliver Robins discusses making Poltergeist, co-author Dustin Warburton talks making children's books, & illustrator Jared Gagnon shares his love of creating horrific characters! Enjoy! You can watch the entire interview on our YouTube channel here. Don't forget to like & subscribe! Buy Sunset Scares at Barnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sunset-scares-oliver-robins/1147868493 or Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Sunset-Scares-Oliver-Robins/dp/B0FJCMF5Y9 Dig the show? Please consider supporting $2 Late Fee on Patreon for tons of bonus content (like Tales From The Video Store)! Links are below: Two Dollar Late Fee: ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/twodollarlatefee⁠⁠ Please follow/subscribe and rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-dollar-late-fee⁠⁠ Spotify: ⁠⁠open.spotify.com/show/⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠@twodollarlatefee⁠⁠ Subscribe to our ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Check out Jim Walker's intro/outro music on Bandcamp: ⁠⁠jvamusic1.bandcamp.com⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠facebook.com/Two-Dollar-Late-Fee-Podcast⁠⁠ Merch:⁠⁠ https://www.teepublic.com/user/two-dollar-late-fee⁠⁠ IMDB: ⁠⁠https://www.imdb.com⁠⁠ Two Dollar Late Fee is a part of the nutritious ⁠⁠Geekscape Network⁠⁠ Every episode is produced, edited, and coddled by Zak Shaffer (⁠⁠@zakshaffer⁠⁠) & Dustin Rubin (⁠⁠@dustinrubinvo⁠⁠) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These sources provide a wide-ranging overview of the legal industry's transformation driven by technology and regulatory changes, specifically focusing on Artificial Intelligence and data privacy. Several articles highlight the significant benefits of AI adoption for law firms, including substantial efficiency gains, reduced cognitive load for lawyers, and revenue growth, as exemplified by Clio's new Intelligent Legal Work Platform and related reports. However, a crucial theme is the ethical and professional risk of AI, particularly the problem of "hallucinations" in legal filings, which disproportionately affects solo and small firms, leading to sanctions and the urgent need for new governance rules. BCLP Named in BTI's 2026 List of Gen AI Standouts2025-10-17 | Berwin Leighton PaisnerImmediate Impact through Legal Operations2025-10-17 | AxiomLaw.comShould you use AI to draft commercial contracts?2025-10-17 | Small BusinessClio Unveils Plan To Become An Everything App For Lawyers2025-10-17 | Above The LawThe rise of Legal tech2025-10-17 | InflexionLaw firms are saving up to 30 minutes per file thanks to Perfect Portal2025-10-17 | Legal Futures[Eugene Volokh] Court Concludes Filings (from >250-Lawyer Firm) Contained AI Hallucinations2025-10-17 | The Volokh ConspiracyWarrenton council OKs subpoenas for land use investigation; Gagnon suggests replacing town attorney2025-10-17 | Fauquier NowFresh Voices on Legal Tech with April Dawson2025-10-17 | Kennedy-Mighell Report Podcast - Legal Talk NetworkNew York Judge Sanctions Lawyer Over AI-Generated Filings2025-10-17 | Silicon UKThe Evolution of Smart Contracts: From DeFi to Real-World Use Cases2025-10-17 | TheCoinRepublic.comWhere law meets tech: How AI is changing the way lawyers work2025-10-17 | Legal CheekRethinking the Lawyers' Monopoly: Access to Justice and the Future of Legal Services2025-10-17 | Fifteen Eighty Four | Cambridge University PressBrave Teen Takes Legal Action Against AI Deepfake App Developer2025-10-17 | InvestorsHangout.comBarrister cited ‘entirely fictitious' AI legal cases to defend migrants2025-10-17 | Yahoo! NewsCLC publishes 11 principles for use of AI, with detailed guidance2025-10-17 | Today's ConveyancerSora 2 copyright calculations highlight new role for agencies as risk whisperers2025-10-17 | DigidayWho Do You Blame When the Code Goes Wrong? What's What with AI and the Law.2025-10-17 | CNBCLucio: $5 Million Raised For Expanding AI-Native Legal Workspace Globally2025-10-17 | Pulse 2.0Patent Attorney / Patent Agent — Electrical & Mechanical Technologies – Law Firm – Remote within U.S.2025-10-17 | Jobs – Patently-OUnderstanding the Goosehead Insurance Data Breach Impact2025-10-17 | InvestorsHangout.comBarrister using AI citied cases that were 'entirely fictitious' in asylum appeal2025-10-17 | LBC.co.ukLexitas Expands Access to Deposition Insights+ Platform for All Clients2025-10-17 | LexitasUnitedLex London Summit – The Power of Partnership – Sign up here2025-10-17 | Legal IT InsiderNew Obligations Under the California AI Transparency Act and Companion Chatbot Law Add to the Compliance List2025-10-17 | Mayer BrownBalancing Support for Federal Frameworks with Enforcement Autonomy: State Attorneys General Approaches to Youth Online Protections and Artificial Intelligence2025-10-17 | Gibson DunnUnited States: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Lawsuit Challenges $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee2025-10-16 | Envoy GlobalBIGHIT MUSIC To Take Legal Action Against Plagiarism Of TXT's Beomgyu's Solo Song2025-10-16 | SoompiGroups file lawsuit after increased ICE activity in Woodburn, Salem2025-10-16 | Statesman JournalThe Logic expands its business desk2025-10-16 | Talking Biz NewsPillsbury Once Again Shortlisted by the Financial Times for Cutting-Edge Work2025-10-16 | Pillsbury Law

Ce midi, On Jase des Canadiens et de la LNH avec François Gagnon et Benoit Brunet Pour nous suivre sur nos différentes plateformes

No. 65 – Louise Roy : L'art de passer le flambeau Dans cet épisode Brave, Marie-Josée Gagnon reçoit Louise Roy, une pionnière du leadership féminin au Québec. Première femme à la tête de la Société de transport de Montréal, elle a marqué durablement le monde des affaires, de la culture et de la gouvernance. Humaniste, visionnaire et profondément engagée, Louise Roy partage ici les grandes leçons d'une vie à diriger, transformer et inspirer. Brave, c'est un espace où les voix féminines s'élèvent pour raconter leur parcours sans filtre — des récits authentiques qui célèbrent l'audace, la vulnérabilité et la force tranquille des femmes d'exception. Dans cet entretien riche et vibrant, découvrez : • Ses débuts marqués par la curiosité et le désir d'agir pour le bien commun • Sa méthode de leadership fondée sur l'écoute, la confiance et le respect • Son expérience à la STM et la transformation d'une organisation en crise • Sa carrière internationale chez Air France et dans la gouvernance d'entreprise • Sa réflexion sincère sur la transmission, la relève et l'art de « passer le flambeau » • Son regard sur les défis du leadership féminin aujourd'hui Un balado québécois inspirant sur le pouvoir d'agir, la résilience et l'empowerment au féminin, à écouter pour nourrir le courage de chacune. Abonnez-vous pour découvrir des récits qui inspirent à être, à choisir, à avancer. Si vous aimez nos balados, merci de vous abonner et de nous donner plein d'étoiles ! Pour découvrir Brave et vous abonner à notre infolettre : https://braveinspiration.com/ Pour en savoir plus sur Marie-Josée Gagnon : linkedin.com/in/mariejoseegagnon Suivez-nous : LinkedIn : Brave Inspiration Facebook : Brave Instagram : @brave.inspiration #Courage #Brave #Femmes #Inspiration Pour en savoir plus, visitez https://braveinspiration.com/

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À l'Antichambre, Luc Bellemare est en compagnie de François Gagnon, Vincent Damphousse et Bruno Gervais pour parler de la victoire des Canadiens face aux Red Wings.

Québec pourra désormais sévir contre les parents agressifs. Trump échappe au prix Nobel de la paix. Dans quel monde vit-on quand des Hells Angels peuvent se présenter aux élections? La rencontre Gagnon-Dutrizac avec Karine Gagnon. Regardez aussi cette discussion en vidéo via https://www.qub.ca/videos ou en vous abonnant à QUB télé : https://www.tvaplus.ca/qub ou sur la chaîne YouTube QUB https://www.youtube.com/@qub_radio Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Trois mois après l’arrestation de deux militaires pour terrorisme, des soldats de Valcartier ont réussi à faire sortir des pièces d’armement pour dénoncer le manque de contrôles sur la base, disant craindre pour la sécurité du public. François Legault et son discours in english. Dépôt de la constitution québécoise. La rencontre Gagnon-Dutrizac avec Karine Gagnon, adjointe au directeur de l’information au Journal de Québec. Regardez aussi cette discussion en vidéo via https://www.qub.ca/videos ou en vous abonnant à QUB télé : https://www.tvaplus.ca/qub ou sur la chaîne YouTube QUB https://www.youtube.com/@qub_radio Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Deux tragédies sur l'autoroute 30 et une autre sur l'autoroute 50 ont fait plusieurs morts, dont deux enfants, en l'espace de quelques jours. Ces drames ravivent les inquiétudes sur la sécurité routière et la lenteur du gouvernement Legault à renforcer la prévention et les contrôles des poids lourds. Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu en parle dans sa chronique.... The post 7 octobre 2025 Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu, Claude Quirion et Patrick Gagnon de Trans-West appeared first on Truck Stop Québec.

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On Jase des Canadiens avec François Gagnon et André Roy.

À l'Antichambre, Luc Bellemare est en compagnie de François Gagnon et Norman Flynn pour parler du camp d'entraînement des Canadiens ainsi que des frères Xhekaj,

Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu ouvre sa chronique avec une triste réalité : un nouveau féminicide, le 4e en deux semaines au Québec. Le Canada protège-t-il davantage les femmes… ou les criminels? Le ministre canadien de la Justice aura-t-il le courage d'agir pour protéger les femmes? Il revient aussi sur le congrès de la CAQ : est-ce que... The post 30 septembre 2025 Pierre-Hugues Boisvenu et Pierre Gagnon de Burrowes appeared first on Truck Stop Québec.

François Legault se compare à René Lévesque et Rocky. Frédérick Gagnon explique ce qui préoccupe les chercheurs et chercheuses de l'Observatoire sur les États-Unis. Et inspirés par le discours d'Antoine Bertrand, Simon et Tyler chantent une ode à la liberté d'expression.

On Jase des Canadiens avec François Gagnon et Stéphane Waite. Pour nous suivre sur nos différentes plateformes

“Human potential really is infinite. Along the way, we created a whole bunch of concepts in fear-based thinking that got in the way of us turning the fire on that everyone of us has inside us. But sadly, if all we do is we sit on the couch and watch Netflix, you don't unlock it. You've got to do something. You are not here to live the life everyone's telling you to live. The world wants you to be who you are. I don't think that what we should be doing is taking input from the world. We should build ourselves first. It's never too late. It doesn't matter if you start when you're 57, you're 29, whatever age it is.” -Joe Gagnon What if the limits you believe in are just illusions? In this episode, Joe Gagnon — CEO, high-performance coach, ultra-endurance athlete, and author of Living Intentionally — challenges us to rethink what's possible when we trade autopilot for intentional living. From Ironman races to ultramarathons to six marathons on six continents in six days, Joe's jaw-dropping yet deeply human story is proof that growth lives at the edge of discomfort. He joins us to share how curiosity, courage, and grit can help anyone uncover their “why,” move through fear, and step into their full potential. What we discuss in this episode: Joe's path to living with intention Awakening from dormancy: discovering your “why” and purpose Why taking the first step matters more than waiting for the perfect path The role of curiosity in a purposeful life Embracing discomfort: how to move through it instead of avoiding it The surprising benefits of breathwork How to tell the difference between a meaningful risk and recklessness Joe's reflections on ego and the work of overcoming self One of the scariest moments he faced, and the lessons it carried His take on trauma, victimhood, and resilience Resources: Joe's book: Living Intentionally: How intentionality enables success, fulfillment, and growth Instagram: Joe Gagnon (@thehighperformancelife)  YouTube: Joe Gagnon - YouTube Click the link below to support the FISCAL Act https://switch4good.org/fiscal-act/ Share the website and get your resources here https://kidsandmilk.org/ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you! Switch4Good.org/podcast Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

"Why 99% of businesses are left behind by AI sales innovation"Join us with Joe Gagnon, 6-time CEO and Co-Founder of Raynmaker.ai, who's solving the biggest gap in business technology today.The problem is massive: → AI sales tools are built for Fortune 500 companies with huge budgets → Small businesses (99.9% of US companies) get stuck with outdated CRM systems → SMBs compete against enterprises with 100x their sales technology capabilities → Traditional sales automation feels robotic and kills authentic relationshipsJoe's solution is brilliant: Adaptive Neuro-Behavioral Scoring (ANBS) - AI that understands lead readiness AND maintains human integrity in the sales process.His background is unique: 6-time software CEO + extreme endurance athlete (Badwater 135, six marathons on six continents) + recent author of "Living Intentionally" = rare combination of technical expertise, resilience, and ethical leadership.The opportunity is enormous: Give every small business the same AI-powered sales capabilities that only Fortune 500 companies could afford.Don't miss this live conversation about democratizing AI sales technology and building with integrity over manipulation.#AISales #SmallBusiness #RainmakerAI #SalesAutomation #TopGlobalStartups #SMBTech

Wednesday's show marked the one year anniversary of our “One Hit Wonder Wednesdays”. Co-hosted by Emily Gagnon, this edition of the program covered the somewhat polarizing Disco Era in music from 1973-1979 featuring Vickie Sue Robinson, Wild Cherry, Anita Ward and many others. Get your dancin' shoes on and disco ball ready for this fun hour!

Relentlessly Intentional | Deeply Curious | Obsessed with Unlocking Human Potential |CEO | Ultra-Endurance Athlete | Coach | AuthorJoe Gagnon is driven by a simple mission: helping people realize they are capable of far more than they believe is possible. Over the years, he has led six companies as CEO, coached top performers, and pushed himself to physical and mental extremes—completing six Ironman races, running 100-mile ultramarathons, finishing Six marathons on Six continents in Six days, and completing the legendary Badwater 135 ultramarathon through Death Valley.As CEO of Raynmaker, he leads the development of an AI-powered sales platform designed to help small businesses grow smarter and faster. As a high-performance coach, he partners with bold, ambitious leaders to break through their self-imposed limits and lead lives filled with purpose and greater impact.Joe's life and his second book, *Living Intentionally*, are rooted in the belief that growth happens at the edge. It's in the uncomfortable, uncertain, and transformational moments that we find out who we truly are. The principles of grit, grace, and groundedness guide every step he takes. Whether he's building a company, mentoring a founder, or speaking on stage, his goal remains the same: to inspire others to live intentionally by design, not by chance.SummaryIn this episode of the I Can Do Podcast, host Benjamin Lee speaks with Joe Gagnon about the importance of living intentionally. Joe shares his personal journey from a corporate career to embracing a life of curiosity, resilience, and commitment. They discuss the significance of understanding one's 'why', the courage to make consistent commitments, and the role of curiosity in personal growth. Joe emphasizes the importance of daily habits, navigating relationships, and teaching the next generation about intentional living. The conversation also touches on the impact of social media and the importance of authenticity in sharing one's journey.TakeawaysEliminate the word 'can't' from your vocabulary.Intentional living starts with understanding your 'why'.Curiosity opens doors to new opportunities.Commitment to consistency is crucial for personal growth.Daily habits build resilience and integrity.Saying no can be as important as saying yes.Living intentionally can set you apart from peers.Reflecting on your journey helps evolve your purpose.Social media can be a tool for sharing authentic experiences.Teaching children about intentionality requires understanding and role modeling.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Intentional Living02:22 Joe's Journey to Intentionality06:20 The Shift: Leaving Comfort for Growth11:23 Curiosity vs. Intentionality16:19 Defining Intentionality18:45 The Courage to Commit22:40 Balancing Yes and No in Intentional Living26:48 Embracing the Journey of Self-Discovery28:25 Living Intentionally and Facing Backlash30:53 The Power of Personal Choices33:03 Building Integrity Through Daily Habits37:14 Evolving Purpose and Intentional Living40:21 Commitments vs. Resolutions43:24 Navigating Social Media with Purpose46:31 Teaching the Next Generation50:30 The Fuel of Curiosity52:52 Sharing Abundance and Radical Possibilitysubstack.com/@joecuriouswww.thehighperformancelife.net/www.instagram.com/thehighperformancelifewww.linkedin.com/in/joegagnon/

What does it mean to truly live with intention? Joe Gagnon—ultra-endurance athlete, CEO, and high-performance coach—believes the answer isn't found in chasing the next big achievement, but in aligning your daily choices with your deeper purpose. In this conversation, Joe shares insights from his book Living Intentionally, a bold guide to finding clarity and resilience in a chaotic world. Drawing from his experiences leading innovative companies and pushing his physical limits across the globe, Joe reveals how embracing discomfort, building supportive habits, and balancing ambition with presence can unlock a more grounded and meaningful life. If you've ever felt stuck on autopilot, burned out, or searching for something more, Joe's wisdom will help you reconnect with what matters most and take small, intentional steps toward lasting transformation. Key Takeaways Living intentionally starts with defining your purpose. Failure is an opportunity for growth and clarity. Grit, grace, and groundedness are essential for fulfillment. Small, daily habits can create powerful transformation. You are responsible for your own happiness, impact, and legacy. Badwater 135 Buy Living Intentionally Subscribe to Joe's Substack  Support the Podcast through Venmo https://www.venmo.com/u/CarrieSappBarrett or  BuyMeACoffee.com - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CarrieBarrett  Save 15% on  Plantstrongfoods.com with code: CARRIE15 "I Could Never Do That" Website - https://www.podpage.com/icouldneverdothat/  "I Could Never Do That" Instagram - @icouldneverdothat Theme Music: Your Love by Atch -License: Creative Commons License - Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)  

Jane and Katelyn from Artful Living discuss GoodLife classes and events for Oct. - Dec. Join and hear all about the amzing things that GoodLife has to offer!

Ray Gagnon is here as we talk about this beautiful weather, how dry things are, getting stuff done around the house, going to museums, how many states Ray has been in, unique road trip ideas, and lots more.

On Jase des Canadiens avec François Gagnon et Benoit Brunet.

Have you ever looked at someone who's done something so extraordinary that you thought, “I could never do that”? What if you could, and it simply meant changing the way you think?In this episode of the Visibly Fit Podcast, I sit down with Joe Gagnon, a man who has proven that what seems impossible is often just the beginning. At age 39, Joe was not an athlete. But he decided to make a change. That choice led him to run six marathons in six days on six continents, complete multiple Ironman races, and even finish the grueling Badwater 135 ultra-marathon across Death Valley.Joe shares how he reframed challenges, leaned into discomfort, and discovered the power of living with intention. His story is proof that it's never too late to start fresh, to rewrite your narrative, and to push past self-imposed limits.If you've ever felt stuck, too old to start, or overwhelmed by the thought of change, Joe's wisdom will encourage you to take one intentional step at a time toward the extraordinary life God designed for you.Chapters:[00:00] Podcast Preview[01:15] Topic and Guest Introduction[03:32] Introduction to Joe Gagnon and His Journey[06:36] The Breakout: From Average to Athlete[08:18] The Marathon Challenge: Six Marathons in Six Days[11:30] Why Self-Care Must Come First[14:24] The Power of Mindset in Pushing Limits[18:22] Finding Your Why: The Importance of Purpose[23:32] The Five Pillars of a High-Performance Life[27:58] Embracing Discomfort and Reframing Life's Challenges[28:40] The Journey to Plant-Based Living[31:47] Understanding Personal Choices and Their Impact[36:00] Taking the First Step Towards Change[38:03] Building a Success Plan and Celebrating Progress[41:17] Curiosity and Lifelong Learning[43:41] Where to Find Joe's Book Living Intentionally[45:17] Fun Family Traditions & Giving Back[47:08] Final Thoughts and ResourcesResources mentioned:Book: Living Intentionally by Joe GagnonEmail: jgagnon232@gmail.comDaily Blog: joecurious.substack.comWebsite: thehighperformancelife.netInstagram: @thehighperformancelifeLinkedIn: Joe Gagnon on LinkedInVisibly Fit 7-Week Accelerator ProgramConnect with today's guest:Joe Gagnon is a CEO, high-performance coach, endurance athlete, and author of Living Intentionally. He has led six companies as CEO, built an AI-powered sales platform with Rainmaker, and coached bold leaders to break through self-imposed limits.Beyond the boardroom, Joe has pushed his physical and mental boundaries to incredible extremes—running six marathons on six continents in six days, completing six Ironman triathlons, conquering 100-mile ultra marathons, and finishing the legendary Badwater 135 across Death Valley.Joe's mission is simple: to help people realize they are capable of far more than they believe possible. Guided by the principles of grit, grace, and groundedness, he inspires others to live intentionally by design—not by...

Who was Mary Magdalene, and why is she important to theology? Today, we take a closer look at the life of one of the most famous religious figures. We'll talk about who Mary Magdalene is, the seven spiritual powers, Jesus' teachings in the Gospels, the Pope declaring Mary a prostitute, Mary's spiritual teachings, and other interesting topics...Welcome to Religion CAMP!

We welcome back travel professional Jean Gagnon to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

Les enquêteurs suivent la piste de Jonathan Creel jusqu'au musée, où ils découvrent qu'il y a passé des heures, fasciné par une fresque énigmatique. Le rapport toxicologique confirme son état d'ébriété chronique, tandis que l'interrogatoire de son ancienne patronne, Helena Mora, soulève de nouvelles zones d'ombre. Mais c'est l'assistante-réplicante Iris qui intrigue le plus : ses archives semblent avoir été effacées par une main invisible. Peu à peu, l'affaire prend l'allure d'une conspiration qui dépasse largement le décès mystérieux de Creel.Allons donc rejoindre nos blades runners, soit:le détective Chuck Chicago, joué par Jean-Philippe Décarie-Mathieu;le fixer Vincent 'V' Morel, joué par Jonathan Papin;le gros bras Marcus Creed, joué par Martin Durette;l'analyste Richard 'Rich' Richards, joué par Ian Richards.Votre game runner est Benoît Gagnon.Bonne partie!

Our guest this time, Elizabeth Gagnon is all about Tea. However, as you will discover, her Tea is not mostly the drink although at the end of our episode we do learn she does like some teas. For Miss Liz, as she is most commonly known, Tea stands for Teaching Educational Awareness.   Miss Liz's life growing up was hard. She was sexually abused among other things. It took her awhile to deal with all the trauma she faced. However, as she and I discuss, she made choices to not let all the abuse and beatings hold her back.   She tried to graduate from high school and was one course away from that goal when she had to quit school. She also worked to get her GED and again was only a few units away when life got in the way.   Liz's story is not to her a tragedy. Again, she made choices that helped her move on. In 2010 she began her own business to deal with mental health advocacy using her Tea approach. Liz will tell us all about Tea and the many iterations and changes the Tea model has taken over the years.   I am as impressed as I can be to talk with miss Liz and see her spirit shine. I hope you will feel the same after you hear this episode.   Miss Liz has written several books over the past several years and there are more on the way. Pictures of her book covers are in the show notes for this episode. I hope you enjoy hearing from this award-winning lady and that you will gain insights that will help you be more unstoppable.     About the Guest:   Elizabeth Jean Olivia Gagnon, widely known as Miss Liz, is an international keynote speaker, best-selling author, and the visionary behind Miss Liz's Tea Parties and Teatimes. A fierce advocate for mental health, abuse awareness, and peacebuilding, she's recognized globally for her storytelling platforms that empower individuals to share their truths “one cup at a time.” From podcast host to humanitarian, Miss Liz uses her voice and lived experience to ignite real change across communities and cultures.   A survivor of extreme trauma, Miss Liz has transformed her pain into purpose by creating safe spaces for open, healing conversations. Her work has earned her prestigious honors, including an Honorary Doctorate for Human Rights, the Hope and Resilience Award, and the World Superhero Award from LOANI. She's been featured on over 200 platforms globally and continues to lead through her podcast, social impact work, and live storytelling events.   Miss Liz is also a multi-time international best-selling co-author in the Sacred Hearts Rising and Unstoppable Gems book series. She's the creator of the TeaBag Story Award and the founder of her own T-E-A product line—Teaching Educational Awareness through fashion, wellness, and personal development tools. With every word, event, and product, Miss Liz reminds us that healing is possible, and that we all hold the power to be a seed of change.   Ways to connect with Elizabeth:   Social media links my two websites www.misslizsteatime.com www.misslizstee.com All my social media links can be found on those sites. Or my linktree.  https://linktr.ee/Misslizsteatime     About the Host:   Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog.   Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards.   https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/   accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/       Thanks for listening!   Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!   Subscribe to the podcast   If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can subscribe in your favorite podcast app. You can also support our podcast through our tip jar https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unstoppable-mindset .   Leave us an Apple Podcasts review   Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.       Transcription Notes:   Michael Hingson ** 00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson ** 01:20 Well, hi everyone, and welcome to another episode of unstoppable mindset. Today, we get to talk to Miss Liz Gagnon, and I'm really interested to hear why she likes to be called Miss Liz instead of Elizabeth, or any of those kinds of things. But Liz also has some very interesting connections to tea, and I'm not going to give away what that's all about, but I'll tell you right now, it's not what you think. So we'll, we'll get to that, though, and I hope that we get to have lots of fun. Over the next hour, I've told Liz that our podcast rule, the only major rule on this podcast is you can't come on unless you're going to have fun. So I expect that we're going to have a lot of fun today. And Liz, welcome to unstoppable mindset. We are glad you're here.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 02:09 Well, thank you so much, Michael for having me. It's an honor to be here. I can't wait to dip into the tea and get everybody curious on what we're going to be spilling. So,   Michael Hingson ** 02:19 so how did you get started with the the name Miss Liz, as opposed to Elizabeth or Lizzie or any of that kind of stuff.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 02:28 Well, I have all those names too, Michael, I'll bet you   Michael Hingson ** 02:31 do. But still, Miss Liz is what you choose.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 02:35 Actually, Miss Liz was given to me at the age of four the same time my cup of tea was given to me at the age of four by my Oma. I that she just had a hard time saying Elizabeth. She was from Germany, so she would just call me Miss Liz. Miss Liz. And then I knew, Oh boy, I better move, right.   Michael Hingson ** 02:52 Yeah. If she ever really got to the point where she could say Elizabeth, very well, then you really better move.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 02:59 Well, she used to call me Elvira too, and I didn't like that name Elvira. Yeah, I don't know how she got Elizabeth from a viral but she used to call me a vira. I think maybe it was because her name was Avira, so I think it was close to her name, right? So, well,   Michael Hingson ** 03:17 tell us a little bit about the early Miss Liz, growing up and all that stuff, and little bit about where you came from and all that.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 03:25 Well, I come from a little town called Hearst, Ontario in Canada. It's about maybe 6000 population. I'm going to guess. I was born and raised there until the age of I think it was 31 when I finally moved away for the last time, and I've been in the East End, down by Ottawa and Cornwall and all that stuff since 2005 but My early childhood was a hard one, but it was also a strong one. I A lot of people will say, how do you consider that strong? I've been through a lot of abuse and neglect and a lot of psychological stuff growing up and but I had my tea, I had that little Alice in Wonderland rabbit hole that I could go down once in a while, just to keep me moving and keep me strong, right? So, yeah, my story was, was a hard one, but I don't look at it as a struggle. I look at it as as stepping stones of overcoming Stuff and Being that voice that I am today,   Michael Hingson ** 04:29 struggle, if you if you're willing to talk about a struggle, how   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 04:35 I was sexually abused by my uncle at the age of four, and then other family members later on, in couple years later down the road, but my uncle was the main abuser, and I became impregnant by my uncle and lost a daughter to stillborn. So there was a lot of shame to the family. Was not allowed to speak at this child for many, many years, I finally came out with her story. After my father passed, because I felt safe, because my family would put me into psychiatric wards when I would talk about my little girls,   Michael Hingson ** 05:06 wow, yeah, I, I don't know I, I just have very little sympathy for people who do that to girls, needless to say, and now, now my cat, on the other hand, says she's abused all the time, but that's a different story,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 05:25 right? But I strongly believe, Michael, that we all go through challenges and struggles in life to have our story, to be that voice where we are today, like like yourself, right? Had you not gone through what you went through, you would not have the story that you have   Michael Hingson ** 05:42 well, and I think that it also comes down to what you decide to do with the story. You could just hide it, hide behind it, or other things like that. And the problem is, of course, that then you don't talk about it. Now, after September 11, I didn't go through any real counseling or anything like that. But what I did do was I and my wife and I discussed it. We allowed me to take calls from reporters, and literally, we had hundreds of calls from reporters over a six month period. And what was really fascinating for me, especially with the TV people who came. I learned a whole lot about how TV people set up to do an interview. We had a Japanese company with two or three people who came, and that was it up through an Italian company that had 15 people who invaded our house, most of whom didn't really seem to do anything, and we never figured out why were they. They were there. But it's fascinating to see how   06:46 extras, Michael,   Michael Hingson ** 06:49 extra, the extras, yeah, but we but it was very fascinating. But the point was that the reporters asked everything from the most inane, dumb question to very intelligent, wise, interesting questions, and it made me talk about September 11. So I don't think that anything could have been done in any other way that would have added as much value as having all those reporters come and talk to me. And then people started calling and saying, We want you to come and talk to us and talk to us about what we should learn from September 11 lessons we should learn talk about leadership and trust in your life and other things like that. And my wife and I decided that, in reality, selling life and philosophy was a whole lot more fun and rewarding than managing a computer hardware sales team and selling computer hardware. So I switched. But it was a choice.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 07:48 Yeah, it is a choice, right? Michael, do you, do you stay in the self pity, or do you rise from it, right? And a lot of people were like, Miss Liz, how can you be so good hearted and open to people that have hurt you so bad? And I always said, since I was a little girl, Michael, I would not give anybody what others gave me. Yeah, you know that that little inner girl in me always said, like, you know what it feels like. Would you like somebody else to feel this way? And the answer is no.   Michael Hingson ** 08:16 And with people like your uncle, did you forgive them ever? Or have you,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 08:21 I forgive them for myself. Yeah, I that's how you do. You know, I'm not forgiving you and coming for your Sunday dinner and having roast beef and pretending that it was all fun and games. When I was younger, I had no choice to forgive him and to be around him, because that's how my parents were. You know, don't bring shame to the family and as a minor. Well, you you know you obey your parents and that, and I hate that word, obey I hear. You know, I grew up in a time where you respect your elders, right? Whether they were good or bad, you respected them. It was Yes, sir, yes, ma'am. You know whether they hurt you or not, you just respected these people. Do I? Do I have respect for them today, absolutely not. I pray for them, and I hope that they find peace within themselves. But I'm not going to sit in and apologize to somebody who actually doesn't give to to tune darns of my my apology, right? So my words?   Michael Hingson ** 09:23 Well, the the bottom line is that respect is something that has to be earned, and if they're not trying to earn it, then you know, why should you respect? On the other hand, forgiveness is something that you can do and and you do it and you move on, yeah, and   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 09:40 a lot of people don't understand the real forgiveness, right? They always tell me, Miss Liz, you haven't forgiven anybody. And I said, Yes, I have, or I wouldn't be where I am today, guys, yeah, if I wouldn't have forgiven those people for myself, not for them.   Michael Hingson ** 09:55 Now, see, that's the difference between people and my cat. My cat has no self pity. She's just a demanding kitty, and I wouldn't have her any of that. Oh, she's she's really wonderful. She likes to get petted while she eats. And she'll yell at me until I come and pet her, and then she eats while I'm petting her. She loves it. She's a cutie. She's 15 and going on two. She's great.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 10:17 Oh, those are the cute ones, right? When they stay young at heart, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 10:21 oh, she, she does. So my wife passed in 2022, and now stitch, that's the cat's name, sleeps up next to me. And so that works out well, and she was named stitch when we got her, not quite sure where the name originally came from, but we rescued her. We were not going to keep her. We were going to find her a home because we were living in an apartment. But then I learned that the cat's name was stitch, and I knew that that cat weren't going to go nowhere, because my wife had been a quilter since 1994 you think a quilter is ever going to give up a cat named stitch? So stitch has been with us now for over 10 years. That's great. Oh, wow. And there's a lot of love there,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 11:03 yeah. And, you know, these little connections, right? The Universe sends us, you know, the names and all of that. They send us pets as well as guidance. You know, my little guy is Tinkerbell, and everybody thinks that she's still a kitten. She she's going to be 12 in September, so, but she's still a little tiny thing. She kept the name. She just wants to be a little Tinkerbell. So   Michael Hingson ** 11:24 that's cool. What a cute name for a kitty. Anyway, yeah, well, so you, you grew up? Did you go to to college or university?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 11:34 No, I got out of school. I was half a credit away from high school graduation. I became pregnant for the second time, and then I got married at 18. While it was more or less I was I had no choice to get married or or I would have, my father would have took my daughter from me, my oldest, who is alive, and I I had already lost one, and I wasn't losing a second one. So I got married. I did go back to adult school in 2000 I got I was one exam away from getting my GED, and that night, I got a beating of a lifetime from my ex husband, because he didn't want me to get ahead of him, right? So, and then I went back again to try and get my GED three other times, and I was always four points away from getting what I needed to get it. So I was just like, You know what? The universe doesn't want me to have this piece of paper, I guess. Yeah, and I'm not giving up, right? I'm just it's not the right timing and maybe in the future, and it's always the y and s string that gets me the four point question guys on the math exam that gets me every time, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 12:49 oh, well. Well, I always thought that my wife, in so many ways, was was ahead of me, and it didn't ever bother me, and it never will bother me a bit, just things that she would say, creative things, just clever things. She clearly was ahead of me, and I think she felt the same way about me in various ways, but that's what made for a great marriage. And we we worked off each other very well, and then that's kind of the way it really ought to be. Oh boy, ego, ego gets to be a real challenge sometimes, though, doesn't   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 13:24 it? Oh yes, it does. So   Michael Hingson ** 13:27 what did you do when you didn't go off and end up going to school?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 13:32 I became a mom, and then I did the mom role, right? I grew up in a kind of like a redneck, hillbilly kind of family where the accent kind of kicks in once in a while. You know, it was barefoot and pregnant, you take care of the kids, cook and clean and be the wife and just obey. Once again, that word obey. You know, I grew up with that word a lot, and that's why you don't like that word. I'm surprised I'm even using it tonight. But, yeah, so it was just take care of the family and just live. And eventually, in 2005 a lot of things happened with my children and myself, and we just left and started a new life. In 2006 I felt ill. I was at work, and my left arm went numb, and I thought I was having a heart attack or or that they were checking me since I was little, for MS as well, because I have a lot of problems with my legs. I fall a lot, so we're still looking into that, because I'm in the age range now where it can be diagnosed, you know, so we're so in 2006 I became ill, and I lost feelings from my hips down where I couldn't walk anymore. So I had to make some tough choices, and I reached out to my family, which I kind of. Figured I'd get that answer from them. They told me to get a backbone and take care of my own life and stop because I moved away from everybody. So I turned to the foster care system to help me with my children, and that was a hard choice. Michael, it took me two and a half months. My children sat down with me and said, Mommy, can we please stay where we are? We we have friends. You know, we're not moving all the time anymore. I saw it took a while, and I signed my kids over legal guardianship, but I made a deal with the services that I would stay in the children's lives. I would continue their visits twice a month, and be at all their graduations, be at their dance recital, anything I was there. I wanted my children to know that I was not giving up on them. I just was not able to take care of them in my   Michael Hingson ** 15:50 home. Did they accept that?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 15:53 Oh, they did, yeah, and it was a bumpy road. The first five years. Was a lot of adjusting, and we were really close. I got to pick the foster homes, which is not usually the way it works. So and my children went through a lot of abuse as well. My ex husband was very abusive, so I knew that my daughter needed to be around horses. She loved to be around horses, so I found her home that had horses. And my other two children, I found a home where they had music, and music was really important to me, because music is what saved me as well during my journey, right? I turned to music to to get through the hard times. So yeah, the first five years was it was adjustments, and really good, and we got along. And after that the services changed, new workers came in, and then it became a nightmare. There was less visits happening. There was an excuse for a visit. There was oh, well, maybe we can reschedule this, or if we do them at five in the morning, can you show up? And of course, I was showing up at five and going to bed as soon as the visit was done, because I was by myself, so it was a journey, but and I I am grateful for that journey, because today me and my older kids, who are adults, were really close, and we're building that bond again, and they understand the journey that Mom had to take in order for them to have a home.   Michael Hingson ** 17:24 They understand it and accept it, which is really obviously the important thing,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 17:30 yeah. But it's been, it's been rocky. Michael, like, you know, we've had our ups and downs. We've had like you You gave up on us. Like, you know, we've had those moments. But my children now becoming adults and becoming parents themselves. They see that. They see what mom had to do, right?   Michael Hingson ** 17:47 So are you able to walk now and move around?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 17:51 Oh, yeah, I was. It took about six months for me to learn how to walk again. I still have a limb from time to time. A lot of people call it my penguin little limp, because I limped like a little penguin from time to time, because my what happened is I went through so much trauma in my life constantly that I they diagnosed me with conversion disorder, which is not really well known to to a lot of people. And what it does is it shuts the body down, so I have no control over when my body says it's going to take a break. It just says I'm going on holidays, and you just gotta deal with it. So there's days where I can't walk, right? There's days where I can't talk. It sounds like I'm drunk. My sight is blurred, plus I'm already losing my sight because of genetic jerusa and stuff like that as well. So, but I mean, it took everything in me to push myself. And what pushed me was I had this nurse that was really rough with me, and she would give me these sponge baths, and she would slam me into the chair. And I told her, I said, next week, you will not be slamming me in that chair. And the next week I got up and I took three steps, and then the next couple hours, it was four, five steps, six steps. And I was like, I got this. I know I can do this, but it took six months, Michael,   Michael Hingson ** 19:15 but still, ultimately, the bottom line is, no rugby or American football for you. Huh? Nope. Okay.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 19:24 No, not you know, not yet. Anyway, well, maybe you never know, right? I'm still young. I'm only 51 you never know what I'm going to be doing next year. I always tell everybody, Miss Liz is always on an adventure.   Michael Hingson ** 19:36 So yeah, but I'm I'm not, I'm not an advocate of going off for rugby or football, but that's all right, do whatever works.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 19:42 Well, I'd like to watch football   19:45 that's different. I'd like to   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 19:47 check those boys out once in a while. Well, yeah, but yeah, no, I You just never know where I'm gonna go, right? Only the good universe knows where it's putting me next   Michael Hingson ** 19:58 year. So, so what kind. Of work. Did you did you do and, and what are you doing now? How to kind of one lead to the other?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 20:08 Actually, I started my business in 2015 of Miss Liz tea times. It was a fundraising Tea Party, but it started in my home. All I did was have a bunch of ladies over and celebrate strong women. And one lady really liked the layout that I did, and she's like, Can we do this in the community? I was like, I don't know. Let's try it. You know, if we don't try, we don't know. And then I went to the community for, I think, three years, we raised over $5,000 for different services that helped me along the way as well, and places that needed money for serving the community. And then we went virtual. When covid hit. The podcast came along, and I did that for five years, and I burnt myself out doing that. I'm an all or nothing kind of girl, so you either get nothing at all, or you get it all at once. So and and now I'm I've been writing and working on stuff and working on an E commerce business with a new way of serving tea, keeping people on their toes and wondering what's coming next. Uh, children's book is coming out soon. Uh, poultry book. So I've just been busy writing and doing a lot of different things.   Michael Hingson ** 21:14 What did you do before 2015 for worker income? Or did you   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 21:18 I worked in gas stations, chambermaid kind of stuff like that, something that wasn't too educated, because my ex husband didn't like that stuff, right? Don't try and be a leader. Don't try and be in the big business world. I'm sure he's his head is spinning now, seeing all the stuff that I'm doing, but that's on him, not me. So, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 21:41 yeah, absolutely, alright, let's get to it. Tell me about tea.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 21:49 Well, tea, tea started at four, and it was my OMA that gave me a cup of tea. And everybody thinks it's the beverage. It's not the beverage. We did have a cup of tea. So there is a beverage, there is a beverage involved. But she gave me words, and when I was little, I didn't understand these words. She said, reflect, recharge and release. And she came from the war in Germany, and she said the first thing I had was a cup of tea when I came to Canada, and she just knew that I was going to have a hard life. She knew that the family was kind of, you know, they had their sicknesses and addictions and stuff like that, so she just knew. And I was a quiet kid. I was always in the corner humming and rocking myself and doing stuff by myself. I didn't want to be around people. I was really loner. And she gave me these words, and these words resonated with me for years, and then I just kept hearing them, and I kept hearing Tea, tea. I know sometimes I'd be sitting in a room Michael by myself, and I'd be like, Okay, I don't want a cup of tea right now. Like, I don't know what this tea is like, but it was like the universe telling me that I needed to get tea out there. And I knew it wasn't a beverage. I knew it was. OMA gave me words. So we gotta bring words to the table. We gotta bring the stories to the table. She was giving me a story. She was telling me to stay strong, to recharge, to reflect, release all of the stuff that all of these things take right, to overcome stuff. You know, we have to reflect on the journey that we were put on, and recharge ourselves when we overdo ourselves and release, releasing and letting go of things that we know will never, ever get an answer to. So,   Michael Hingson ** 23:32 so you, what did you do with all of that? I mean that those are some pretty deep thoughts. Needless to say.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 23:38 Yeah, so I, I started with the tea time at home, and then when I went to the podcast, I would ask people, What is your tea? And then people were like, Miss Liz, I don't even like tea, like I'm a coffee drinker, or I like a good beer, or I'm just like, Okay, well, you don't even have to like the beverage. Like, it's not about the beverage. It's about our past, our present and our future. That's what the tea is, right? We all have that story. We all have the past, the present and the future, and how we how we look at it, and how we defined our stories, and how we tell our stories. So that's where the T is.   Michael Hingson ** 24:10 But you came up with words for the acronym eventually, yes, yes. When did you do that? And what were the words   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 24:20 I came up with the words I believe in 20, 2016 2017 and for me, it was teaching. I wanted to be a little kindergarten teacher when I was a little girl. So T was teaching right and teaching myself that the past was not going to define my future story. He was educational. I again. I wanted to be a teacher. I wanted to educate people. I wanted to educate myself. Even though I didn't have those degrees and I didn't go to school and universities, I could still educate myself. I could still reach out. I could still research. I could still find answers myself. And a was awareness, just bringing awareness that our lives are different and. Can change them, right? Nobody can define how our stories end, except for ourselves. Yeah, and the A, A was awareness, and the awareness that, you know, that we can bring any form of awareness, good, bad or ugly, you know, and I bring a little bit of all of it through my stories, and through, through the the overcoming that I've had, right is, it's an ugly story. There were bad things that happened, but there are good results in the end, yeah, because had I not gone through what I went through, Michael, I would not be here having this conversation with you tonight,   Michael Hingson ** 25:37 or it'd be a totally different conversation, if at all you're right, absolutely. So you you deal a lot with being a mental health advocate, and that's very understandable, because of all of the things that that you went through. But what kind of really made you decide to do that?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 25:58 Mental health advocate was deep in my blood since 2010 when I went to the pharmacy and gave them all my medication and said, I no longer want any of this because they had me so numbed with antidepressants and painkillers and stuff that I didn't even know I had children. People were telling me, your kids are coming for a visit. And I was like, why are you telling me I have kids? Like I'm a kid myself, like I was going backwards. And I didn't know that I was married, that I had children, but my kids names were and I was just like, like, When is mom and dad coming to get me? Like, I was like, I was so messed up, Michael. And I was just like, I'm not doing this anymore. Um, August 29 of 2009 I brought my medication, and I said, I'm not doing this anymore. I'm taking ownership of my life. I'm being the advocate of my life. I do not need these pills. Yes, it will be hard, yes, I've got trauma, but there's another way of doing this.   Michael Hingson ** 26:55 Well, you're clearly a survivor, and you've made choices that demonstrate that by any standards, and obviously a mental health advocate, what do you think are some of the major misconceptions that people have about mental health today that they also just don't seem to want to get rid of?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 27:15 Well, a lot of people have this conception that if you take a pill, it's going to go away. You're healed, you know, and then they get hooked on pills, or they get hooked on this is easy fix, right? Like I said this afternoon in another interview, I did this certain this afternoon. Michael, you know, we get these diagnosis, but doctors don't really sit with us and explain the diagnosis to us, they don't really understand. They don't really explain the side effects of the pills that they're giving us, and then themselves, may not even know the full aspect of those diagnosis. They just put you on a checklist, right? You check A, B, C and D, okay. Well, you have bipolar. You got DCE and you got D ID, like, you know, it's charts, so we're not really taking the time to understand people. And mental health has a long way to go, a lot of a long way to break the stigma as well, because mental illness, most of it, cannot be seen. It cannot be understood, because it's inside the body, right?   Michael Hingson ** 28:23 Yeah. And a lot of people don't want to look and analyze that and try to help truly deal with it.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 28:32 Yeah. A lot of people will judge what they don't understand or what they're scared of understanding,   Michael Hingson ** 28:39 which is why it's fascinating, and we've had a number of people on unstoppable mindset who believe in Eastern medicine and alternative medicine, as opposed to just doing pills. And it's fascinating to talk to people, because they bring such insights into the conversation about the human body, and many of them have themselves, used these alternatives to cure or better themselves, so it makes perfect sense, but yeah, we still don't tend to want to deal with it. Yeah?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 29:17 Well, anything that's uncomfortable, right? We don't want to really face it, right? We want to run from it, or we want to say, Oh, it's fine. I'll get to it next week, and then next week comes to next month, and next month comes to next year, and you're still dealing with the the same trauma and the same pain, right? Yeah.   Michael Hingson ** 29:35 Well, so tell me about tea time with Miss Liz, because you've developed that. You've brought it into existence, and that obviously also helps deal with the mental health stigma. Tell me about that?   29:50 Well, I just   Michael Hingson ** 29:51 one question, but, well,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 29:53 I just really wanted to meet people, and I wanted to hear their stories, you know, because it gets lonely once in a while. And you're always telling your story, right? So I wanted to get other stories, but I didn't want to just deal with mental health. I wanted to deal with grief and abuse and things, everything that I've lived with, right? And it all goes back to trauma, like all three of them, abuse, grief, mental health, it deals with trauma in some form. And then I got, I got hooked to a bunch of people that found Miss Liz on on the airwaves, and then connected with you, Michael, you were a guest on Tea Time. Yeah, my last season, and, you know, and I got to go down a bunch of rabbit holes with a bunch of cool people. And tea time was just a place for everybody, just to come and share, share what they were doing and why they were doing it, right? So a lot a lot of the questions that I asked was your younger self way? What? How do you see your younger self to your older self, and why are you doing what you're doing today? And a lot of people are writing books because writing saved them through hard times in life as well. And a lot of mental health back in the 60s, 70s and 80s, were not spoken of. You know, it was really hush hush. Oh, that person's just a rebel, or that person's just a little crazy once in a while, or has too much to drink from time to time. So mental health wasn't really spoken about in those those decades, right? So,   Michael Hingson ** 31:27 yeah, and you know, but I hear what you're saying about writing, and you know, I I've written now three books, and I've learned a lot as I write each book, and I think there's a lot of value in it, but also it's more than writing, although writing is is a way to to really do it from the most personal standpoint possible. But as as you've pointed out, talking about it is also extremely important, and talking about whatever, whether it's a bad thing or a good thing, but talking about it as well as writing about it is is valuable, because if we take the time to do all of that, we'll learn a lot more than we think we will well.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 32:13 And there's so many different genres of writing, right? There's horror, there's fiction, there's non fiction, there's children's books, you know, but those are all storytellers too, in a different way.   Michael Hingson ** 32:24 Well, they are and and again, it's the the point is, though, that when you take the time to write, you really have to think about it, probably even more than, sometimes, than people, when they just talk about things. And as you're writing, like I said, you learn a lot no matter what genre of writing you're doing, you're putting yourself into it, and that, in of itself, helps educate and teach you   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 32:53 absolutely, you know, and I learned so much from a lot of the authors that were on Tea Time, You know, little tricks and little ways of making skits and scenes and characters and names for their characters. And I'd be like, well, where'd you get that name? And they'd be like, I don't know what, just a childhood name that was stuck with me for a long time. I really liked meeting authors that wrote their memoirs or stories, because I'm a person that likes truth. I'm a truth seeker. You know, if it doesn't, it doesn't match up. I'm just like, let me ask you more questions. Let me take you down this rabbit hole a little more. So,   Michael Hingson ** 33:35 yeah, well, a lot of people tend to not want to talk about their journey or talk about themselves, and they feel unseen and unheard. How would you advise them? What would you advise them to do?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 33:51 I felt that way for many years. Michael, growing up in the in the situation that I grew up in, right? You did, and I wrote my first book. I was a co author in the Sacred Hearts rising series by compiled by Brenda Hammond in Alberta. And her book, hear me, kept reaching out to me. I kept hearing I didn't even know what the book was. It was just the title was hear me. And I kept saying, I want people to hear me. I want I want to be heard like, I want people to know this, like I'm tired of living in silence, you know, just to keep everybody hush hush, because everybody's comfortable. So I reached out to Brenda, and that's how my writing journey started. Was with Brenda, and I wrote my first chapter in there, and and it just continued to the ripple effect into other books and other anthologies and other people. And I find that the universe is guiding me, like bringing me to the people that I need to see. You know, like meeting you. Michael, like, had I not started a podcast and met Mickey Mickelson, I would have never met you. Michael, so Mm hmm.   Michael Hingson ** 34:54 And he continues to to be a driving force in helping a lot of authors. Absolutely.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 35:00 Absolutely, yeah. I'm not even sure how Mickey found me. We had a video call, and the next thing I knew, we were working together for three years, and I got to meet incredible authors through Mickey. Creative edge, and it's, it was one of the driving force of Tea Time with Miss Liz.   Michael Hingson ** 35:19 I can't remember exactly how I first heard of Mickey, either, but we we chatted, and we've been working together ever since.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 35:29 Yeah, Mickey is pretty awesome. I still keep my eyes on Mickey, yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 35:36 and for those who don't know, Mickey is kind of a publicist. He works with authors and helps find podcasts and other opportunities for authors to talk about what they do and to interact with the world.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 35:50 Yeah. And then I got Yeah. And then I got to meet other people that found me on the airwave, through my press releases and through me speaking at different events. I had other people reach out with their authors and their members and all of that. And I got to meet some really incredible people, like I've had doctors on Tea Time. I've had Hollywood directors on Tea Time. I've had best selling authors like yourself Michael, like, you know, I got to meet some really incredible people. And then I got to meet other people as well that were doing movements and orphanages and stuff like that. We reached over 72 countries, you know, just people reaching out and saying, Hey, Miss Liz, can we have tea? And absolutely, let's sit down. Let's see what? Where you gotta go with your tea?   Michael Hingson ** 36:35 So you're in another season of tea time right now. No,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 36:39 I'm not. A lot of people are asking me to come back. I don't know if I will come back. I am working on, like I said, the E commerce drop shipping company for Miss Liz. I'm working on children's book. I'm working on poultry. I'm doing a lot of interviews now for my own books, daytime books and stuff like that. But I am reconsidering coming back maybe for a couple surprise podcast interviews. So   Michael Hingson ** 37:07 well, tell us about the E commerce site, the store.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 37:11 Well, that was supposed to be launched on my birthday. I like to give myself birthday gifts because I'm by myself a lot. So two years ago, I gave myself the tea books for my birthday. And this year I was supposed to give the E commerce drop shipping, where we opened a second branch of Miss Liz's tea, where we changed the letter A to E, so T, E, E instead of T, E, A. But if you look at my OMA, who comes from Germany, T in Germany, is tee, so we're still keeping almost T, we're just bringing it in a different way. And   Michael Hingson ** 37:45 what does it stand for? Do you have definition   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 37:50 of it for the for this T? We have transcend embrace and envision. So transcend beyond the story that we all tell. Embrace Your embrace the journey that you're on and envision your dreams and visions that you can move forward.   Michael Hingson ** 38:07 So how's the E commerce site coming?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 38:11 It's coming along. We got a couple of hiccups. I just want to make sure that everything is good to go. We have over 100 different products, and again, we do not have the tea beverage on the site. So you guys can see that Miss Liz is staying true to herself, that it is not about a beverage, but we do have an inner journey happening. So you'll have to check that out. So we have some some candles and some journals, some fashion that Miss Liz has created. So there's a lot of cool things that you'll see, and then we have some collaboration. So if any of the businesses out there would like to collaborate with missus, because I'm big on collaboration, we can maybe come up with a brand or or a journal or something that we can work two brands together to create a bigger inner journey for people   Michael Hingson ** 39:02 to enjoy. Is the site up.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 39:05 It was up, and we had to take it down because there were some glitches in it, and I wanted to make sure that it so we're hoping that it's going to be going for June 1. I don't like to set dates, because then I get disappointed, right? If something comes up. So it was supposed to be May 17, guys, and I know that a lot of people were looking forward to it. My children were looking forward to it because of the fashion. And there's something for everyone on on the new website, for children, for parent, for mothers, for fathers, for family. So I wanted to make sure that everybody was included.   Michael Hingson ** 39:41 Tell me about some of the fashion things.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 39:44 So we have inner journeys. So I had an eating disorder from the age of 12 Michael, so I had a body image all the time. So I wanted to make sure that we felt beautiful about ourselves. So we have some summer dresses. In there, we have some swimwear. Swimwear was another thing that I didn't really like to wear growing up. I like to be covered a lot. So we and then we have undergarments for people to feel beautiful within themselves. And then we have hoodies and T shirts. But we have messages, little tea messages from Miss Liz.   Michael Hingson ** 40:23 Now, are most of these fashion things mainly for women, or are there some men ones on there as well?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 40:28 No, we have men. Men have stories too. So there, there's, I thought. So, yeah, we have men in there. We and we have, I'm really big on having men share their stories, because I have a son. I've said this on many platforms. I would want my son to have the same services that his mother has. So of course, there's a men where in there, there are children's wear in there as well, and there's some puzzles and some diamond art and all of that. So there's a little bit of everything in there.   Michael Hingson ** 41:00 So how do you use all of the different mechanisms that you have to promote awareness? I think I know the answer to this, but I'd like you to tell how you're promoting awareness, mental health and otherwise awareness.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 41:15 I think the way that I'm promoting myself and my brand, Michael is just show up and be yourself, believe in yourself and stay true to yourself, be your real tea, you know. And the way that I'm branding and marketing it is, I'm breathing different. So when you hear tea, you think the beverage right away. Well, then when you hear Miss Liz, you know, Miss Liz is not bringing a beverage. So right over the way you're getting different, right? And I like to keep people on your toes, because they think that they might know what's coming, but they don't know same as, like the fashion, where you might think you know what's coming, but then you'll be like, Whoa. This is not what I was thinking.   Michael Hingson ** 41:54 And you and you put as you said, sayings and other things on there, which help promote awareness as   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 41:59 well. Absolutely, yeah, and it's simple phrases that I use all the time. You tell me, I can't, and I'll show you I can. You know, it lives in you. These are some of the brand messages that I have on my on my merchandise. Also, men have stories too simple phrases. You know that we just gotta make awareness. It's so simple sometimes that we overthink it and we overdo it, that we just gotta keep it simple.   Michael Hingson ** 42:28 Mm, hmm. Which? Which make perfect sense? Yeah. So you, you talk a lot about mental health. Have we made improvements in society regarding mental health, and how do we do more to represent marginalized voices? Oh,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 42:50 we got lots of work to do. Michael, we're not even close, you know, we're just on the touch of the iceberg for mental health. We have all these organizations that are competing with each other instead of collaborating. I think we would really make a huge difference if we started working together instead of against each other. Or my service is better than your service. Let's start just collaborating together and working together as one. You know that all this division in the mental health world is what's causing the distractions and the delays in services and and getting help? You know, I think we just need to start working together. And collaboration is not weakness. It's not taking somebody else's product away. It's working together. It's teamwork. And I think we need more teamwork out there.   Michael Hingson ** 43:41 We also need to somehow do more to educate the governments to provide some of the funding that they should be providing to help this process.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 43:51 Absolutely, and I think the statuses need to really be looked at. They're not even close.   Michael Hingson ** 43:59 Yeah, I I agree there, there's a long way to go to to deal with it,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 44:04 absolutely. You know, just throwing numbers out there to have numbers, but not actually getting the real factual information out there can cause a lot more damage.   Michael Hingson ** 44:17 So if you could shift one mindset regarding mental health, what would it   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 44:24 be? Oh, good question. Michael, hmm, that we're not alone, okay, because a lot of people with mental illness think they're alone, but we're actually not alone. There's, there's a lot of people out there that are feeling the same thing as us,   Michael Hingson ** 44:47 and that's a mindset that people have, that we need to to deal with. We need to change. We need to teach people that the reality. Is there a lot of people, whether they've experienced the same things as as any individual has or not, isn't the issue. But there are a lot of people who do want to be more welcoming, and there are a lot of people who could learn to be more welcoming than they are   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 45:18 absolutely Well, I think it starts with a conversation, right? Having these conversations, a lot of people don't want to talk about mental health because they don't want to know the truth. They just want to know what society says, right, what the system say, what the services say, but they're not actually advocating for themselves. I think if we all started advocating for our mental health, we would make the impact and the change as well,   Michael Hingson ** 45:45 yeah, but we need to really, somehow develop a collective voice and Absolutely, and that's part of the problem. I know that with the world of disabilities in general, the difficulty is that, although it is probably well, it is one of the largest minorities, maybe the second largest in the world, depending on whether you want to consider women the minority. Although there are more women than men, or men the minority, the reality is that the difficulty is that there are so many different kinds of disabilities that we face and some that we don't even recognize. But the problem is that everyone totally interacts within their own disability to the point where they don't find ways to work together nearly as as much as they can. And it doesn't mean that each disability isn't unique, because they are, and that needs to be addressed, but there's a lot more power if people learn to work together   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 46:46 exactly. I'm with you, with that, Michael, because there's so many disabilities that you don't see right, that you don't hear about, somebody will talk about a new diagnosis that nobody knows about or is unaware of, like when I, when I talk about conversion disorder, a lot of people don't know about it, and I'm just like, check it out. You know, I'm a lady that actually has crazy papers, so if I go a little crazy on people, I can get away with it. I got the paper for it, right? So, but the thing is, the doctors, they they need more education as well. They need to be educated as well, not just the society, not just the public, but also the doctors that are working in those   Michael Hingson ** 47:29 fields. There's so many examples of that. You know, website access for people with disabilities is a major issue, and we don't teach in most schools, in most places where we where we have courses to instruct people on how to code, we don't really make making websites inclusive and accessible a major part of the courses of study, and so the result is that we don't tend to provide a mechanism where people shift their mindset and realize how important it is to make sure that their websites are fully inclusive to all. It's the same kind of concept. Yeah.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 48:12 Well, I think we all could learn a little bit more, right when we when we all get to this point where we we've learned everything. I think that's where society gets ignorant towards disability, right? You know, living with disability myself, Michael, I've had a lot of people say, Well, you look fine. There's nothing wrong with you. Why? Why? Why you like this? You know, why? And my answer is, why are you that way? Why are you judging something you're not seeing? You know, it's just like in grief, you don't see grief. It lives within us. You don't see abuse. The person is usually living within a home that is told what happens in the home. Stays in a home, you know, or they they try to mask it and hide the real truth, right? Yeah, and that, and that's a form of trauma as well, because we're being told to hush. So then when we start speaking, well, then we start doubting ourselves, right? The self doubt kicks in, oh, maybe I shouldn't say that, or I shouldn't do that, or I shouldn't, you know, be there. So you start to self doubt everything. I did that for many years. I self doubt why I was in a room with a bunch of people, or why I was speaking at that event, or why I wrote in that book, or and then I was just like, You know what? I am enough, and we all are enough, and we all can be seen in a different light. My   Michael Hingson ** 49:41 favorite example illustrating some of what you're talking about is that I had a phone conversation with someone once, and arranged for them to come to our apartment. I was on campus at the time, living in an on campus apartment, and the guy came out that afternoon, and I answered the door and he said, I'm looking for Michael Hinks. And I said, I'm Michael. Hanks, and his comment was, you didn't sound blind on the telephone. Now, I've never understood what it means to sound blind, but whatever. Wow. Yeah, it's, it's amazing, you know. And I was polite enough not to say, Well, you didn't sound stupid on the phone either. But yeah,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 50:22 right, that that would, that would be something I would say. Now, back in the day, I was a little mouse, now I'm a lion, and I'm just like, oh, yeah, right. Like, tap for Taft man, like,   Michael Hingson ** 50:33 Well, yeah, but there, there are ways to deal with things like that. But it, it still worked out. But it was just an amazing thing that he said, yeah,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 50:43 it surprises me what some people say. Sometimes I'm just like, Really, wow.   Michael Hingson ** 50:50 So you've done well, a lot of international speaking. Where have you traveled to speak?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 50:55 I spoke in Detroit in 2020, 20 or 2021, I can't remember the year Michael, but I spoke at the Sean fair tour, and I spoke on tea, of course, and my journey, and my story and my journey on how I'm just a different woman who wants to come to the table and make a difference. I just want to show people that if as long as we're trying, we can make a difference, as long as we're showing up, tired, broke, frustrated, we're making a difference, you know? And that's, that's my message to everybody, is just show up, just be you, and not everybody needs to like you, you know. I'm not everyone's cup of tea, and I don't want to be everyone's cup of tea.   Michael Hingson ** 51:38 Mm, hmm. You can only do and should only do what you do, yeah, but   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 51:44 And yeah. And then I'll be speaking in October. I just spoke at an event here in Cornwall, in my local area, for empowered to recovery with Jay Bernard. Bernard, and in October, I'll be speaking in North Bay for an elementary student, my sister and she actually went to school with my sister. She actually found me through my books. And she's she runs this youth group, and she'd like me to go speak to the youths on empowerment and and and the tea, of course,   Michael Hingson ** 52:16 always worth talking to kids. It's so much fun. Yeah. Yeah. And the neat thing about the most neat thing about speaking to children is there's so much more uninhibited. They're not afraid to ask questions, which is so great.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 52:32 I love questions like, I I love when I talk to people and they have some questions like, What? What is this tea that you keep talking about? And I'm just like, the tea is just the grab guys. It's just to get you hooked. It's like going fishing and catching a good fish, like, I put the hook in the water, and you all come and you join and you have a tea with me.   Michael Hingson ** 52:56 But still, children are so much more uninhibited. If, if I deliver a talk, mainly to kids, even kindergarten through sixth or seventh grade, they're much more open to asking questions. Sometimes they have to be encouraged a little bit. But boy, when the questions start, the kids just keep coming up with them, which is so great.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 53:20 Great. It's that ripple effect that first person to break the ice, to ask the first question, and then it just rolls.   Michael Hingson ** 53:26 It's a lot harder with adults to get them to to do that. Yeah, and it is. It is, even then, though, when adults start to ask questions, and the questions open up, then we get a lot of good interactions, but it is more of a challenge to get adults to open and ask questions than it is children. And it's so much fun because you never know what question a child is going to ask, which is what makes it so fun, too, because there's so much more uninhibited   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 54:01 and the imagination of a child. I love speaking like what my granddaughter, she's four, and the conversations we have about dragons and tooth fairies and and good monsters, because I don't like bad monsters, she knows grandma doesn't like bad monsters, so we talk about good monsters. And it's just the stories, the imagination, that opens up new, new ways of seeing things and seeing life. Yeah,   Michael Hingson ** 54:29 you've gotten a number of awards, humanitarian awards, and and other kinds of awards. Tell me a little bit about those.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 54:36 Honestly, Michael, I don't know how I got those awards. I was just being myself, and I guess a lot of people nominated me for stuff, and they were just like, you gotta check this. Miss Liz out, you know, and even some awards, I'm just like, Why me? You know, all I did was be myself. I'm grateful for them, I and I appreciate the awards. But. I don't, I don't want to be known for the awards, if that makes any sense.   Michael Hingson ** 55:03 Mm, hmm, I understand well, but you've been successful. What does success mean to you?   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 55:10 Success means showing up for myself.   Michael Hingson ** 55:14 Tell me more about that.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 55:17 Of course. You know, success is different for everybody, right? Some people want the million dollars they want. They want the best seller they want. You know, they want the big business. They want the big house. For me, success is just showing up. Growing up. Nobody showed up for me. So I knew at a young age I had to show up for myself, and that was my success story. Was just showing up. There's days I really don't want to be here. I'm just tired of showing up, but I still show up tired, you know. So that's my success story, and I think that's going to be my success story until the day I die. Michael is just show up.   Michael Hingson ** 55:58 Well, there's a lot to be said for showing up, and as long as you do show up, then people get to see you, right? Yeah, which is, which is the whole point. And again, as we talked about earlier, that's the choice that you made. So you decided that you were going to show up and you were going to be you, and you also talk about it, which is, I think, extremely important, because so many people won't, not a criticism. But last year, I spoke at the Marshfield, Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival in April of 2024 and it was a and every year they hold this festival, and it's a celebration of American history. One of the people there was a secret service agent who rode in the car right behind JFK when he was assassinated, and it took him 45 years before he could talk about it. It was that traumatic for him, and he just wasn't able to move on. Eventually he was able to talk about it, and he was at the festival, as I was last year, and did speak about it. But it's it is hard, it is a major endeavor and effort to make the choice to show up, to to face whatever you have to deal with and move on from it or move on with it. I, you know, I talk about Karen, my wife passing, and I will never say I move on from Karen. I continue to move forward, but I don't want to move on. I don't want to forget her Absolutely. And there's a big difference between moving on and moving forward. I'm sorry. Go ahead. No, no, go ahead. Michael, no, that's it.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 57:45 You know, we look at life differently, right? Different perspectives and, and that's the whole thing with the T is looking at life differently. We all have a past, we all have a present, and we all have a future, right? And it's how we look at our past. Do we stay stuck in our past, like a lot of people are, mislead your in the past? No, I'm not. I speak of the past, but I'm not in the past. I'm in the present moment, and my trauma is real and it's raw, and I'm dealing with it, and I'm healing from it. And the future, I don't know where the future's taking me. I just buckle up and go for the adventure and see where it takes me. If it means writing another book or it means taking a trip or getting a job in a third world country, that's where I go. I'm, you know, moving forward from all of the trauma that I've lived through. I don't want to forget it. Mm, hmm. A lot of people like I would you change anything? No, I wouldn't. I wouldn't change a single thing.   Michael Hingson ** 58:45 There's a difference between remembering and being aware of it and being bitter and hating it. And I think that's the important part,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 58:53 yeah. And speaking of the past is not it's not a bad thing. It because the past is part of us, right? We were little kids once upon a time like there, you know, not everything was all bad. There was good moments. You know, there was more bad times for me than there was good, but there were good moments. I had good memories of spending with my grandparents on the farm and, you know, playing in the wrecked up cars and pretending I was a race car driver and stuff like that, you know, playing in the mud, making mud pies, putting them in the oven. You know, these were good memories that I have, you know, so those are what I hold on to. I hold on to the good stuff. I don't hold on to that heavy stuff.   Michael Hingson ** 59:33 Well, at least at this point, what do you see in the future for Miss Liz   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 59:39 travel? I so want to travel. I, you know, I've traveled the world, well, 72 countries, in this rocking chair. I would like to take this rocking chair in person. I would like to have a stage. I would like to have people come and talk and share their stories on a miss Liz's platform stage. That is the goal for Miss Liz.   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:01 To travel and to really meet people from a lot of new and different places,   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 1:00:07 absolutely, and meet all the guests I had on Tea Time. That is one of my goals. So when the universe gets on my good side, maybe I'll be traveling and meeting you face to face one day, Michael,   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:18 or we'll travel up there when, when we can, I know right now there are many challenges because of our governments putting roadblocks in the way. I've applied to speak at several events in Canada, and I've been told right now, well, the political situation, political situation is such that we can't really bring anybody in from the United States. And, you know, I understand that. I I think that there's so much to add, but I also understand that they don't want to take those chances, and that's fine.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 1:00:48 Yeah, we've been told the same, no traveling, vice versa. There's so, you know, it will calm itself down. We just got to give it some   Michael Hingson ** 1:00:57 time. It will, you know, it isn't going to go on forever, and we'll just have to deal with it. Well, if you had the opportunity to go back and give your younger Miss Liz some advice, what would it be? Drink More tea. Drink More tea of the liquid kind or the other kind.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 1:01:17 No. Drink the real stuff like drink, the beverage, drink the real stuff. Like, you know, speaking of tea all the time, you know, my favorite tea is jasmine tea. I wish I could drink more jasmine tea, but when I drink jasmine tea, it brings it brings back a memory of my Uma, and it it's hard for me so but drink more tea, like, actually sit down and have more conversations with OMA and see what else OMA had in   Michael Hingson ** 1:01:44 the back there for her. Yeah. Well, there you go. Well, I, I must say, I've never been a coffee drinker, but I got converted to drinking tea years ago, and I've been doing it ever since. My favorite is PG Tips, black tea, and I can get it from Amazon, so we do it.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 1:01:59 That's a good one too. Yeah, I'm not a real big tea drinker, but guys, I do know a little bit about tea.   Michael Hingson ** 1:02:06 Well, I drink it more because it's a hot drink and it's got less calories than hot chocolate. Otherwise, I would be drinking hot chocolate all the time. But after September 11, I tend to clear my throat a lot, so drinking hot beverages helps, and I've just never liked coffee like I've learned to like tea, so I drink tea.   Elizabeth Gagnon ** 1:02:26 Yeah. What's for you? Yeah, he's good for you. Look what it did to me. It made me who I am today.   Michael Hingson ** 1:02:32 There you are in so many ways. Well, I want to than

Ray is here as we talk about the Claremont School District's money issues, Ray not paying as much attention to politics these days, diferent orders in Catholic life, Dept of Education in NH and more.

Back-to-school season isn't just about sharpened pencils and fresh notebooks — it's about preparing teens for the challenges, opportunities, and choices that shape their futures. On this week's episode of the Holistic Wealth Podcast, we're joined by author and educator Derek Gagnon, whose thrilling time-travel novel Out of Time delivers powerful life lessons for teens and parents alike. Derek's book follows a 16-year-old protagonist who wakes up in a strange place — and a strange time — with no memory of who she is. Swept into a dangerous conflict between a ruthless antagonist and a rebel group fighting to protect people across timelines, she must make life-changing decisions without knowing what's ahead. It's a story of courage, identity, and resilience — and a perfect conversation starter for this season of new beginnings.Derek Gagnon was born in a small town north-west of Quebec City. Thanks to the military life, his family moved to Ontario in the early 2000s, where he lived ever since. After attending high school north of Toronto, Derek pursued higher education at the University of Ottawa, where he completed his undergraduate studies in French literature. He now resides in Canada's capital city with his wife and two children. In addition to family life, he has dedicated himself to teaching French to middle-grade students. 

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Stand-Up On The Spot! Featuring completely improvised sets from Ian Fidance, Mark Gagnon, Cipha Sounds, Mike Cannon & Jeremiah Watkins. No material. Comedians create Stand-Up On The Spot off audience suggestions. Everything is covered from Sydney Sweeney to I.C.E., Girl Scout cookies, Kids & more! Jeremiah Watkins you know from Trailer Tales, Dr. Phil Live, his special DADDY, and as the host and creator of Stand-Up On The Spot. Ian Fidance Follow the Comedians! Jeremiah Watkins  @jeremiahwatkins   @TrailerTalesPod   @standupots  https://www.instagram.com/jeremiahstandup Ian Fidance  @IanFidanceComedy   @BeinIanPod  https://www.instagram.com/ianimal69 Mark Gagnon  @MarkGagnonComedy   @OfficialFlagrant  https://www.instagram.com/markygagnon Cipha Sounds  @ciphasounds  https://www.instagram.com/ciphasounds Mike Cannon  @MikeCannonComedy  https://www.instagram.com/iammikecannon Stand-Up On The Spot https://www.instagram.com/standupots  @standupots  Sponsored by: Blue Chew Try your first month of BlueChew for free, just pay $5 for shipping. Use code SPOT at https://www.bluechew.com Interested in sponsoring the show? Email standupots@gmail.com for inquiries SOTS: #1HourSpecial #StandupComedy #JeremiahWatkins #IanFidance #MarkGagnon #CiphaSounds #MikeCannon #CrowdWork #Funny #Viral SOTS NYC: Ian Fidance, Mark Gagnon, Cipha Sounds, Mike Cannon & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 79

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