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Today’s guest is Morgane from the Young Black Mrs. Podcast. By day, Morgane is a digital marketing specialist in the food industry. By night, she's a wife, cook, shower singer, and podcaster. Morgane is an HBCU grad from Wilberforce University and her personal experience provides her with a unique perspective on the racial wealth divide. Today Morgane will share with us more about her financial story including how she learned to save as a child and how finances played a role in which HBCU. She also shares what caused her finances to fall apart and how she and her husband created a plan to quickly turn things around. In This Episode We Discuss: Her experience transitioning to a largely white community growing up to attending an HBCU What bad advice she was given about paying on student loans from her school Why it’s important to learn how to use credit cards correctly or not use them at all The role the media is playing in the racial wealth divide Instagram: @youngblackmrspodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YoungBlackMRS/
Today I’m chatting with Davida Lederle, who is the blogger/podcaster/youtuber behind The Healthy Maven. She uses her many platforms to help encourage women to live healthFULLY rather than living for their health. Given how similar our take is on health and wellness, it’s no surprise to me that I instantly clicked with Davida. Her goal in sharing her own experiences, is to inspire you to be your own health advocate. And I could NOT agree with her more when she says “There are enough voices out there trying to tell you how to live your life, I’d rather be the person who reminds you that ultimately there is no better expert on you, than you.” IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Her experience with being so transparent out on the interwebs “vulnerability hangovers” Processing things first before sharing with her online community Sharing our stories as a way of letting them go for ourselves Carrying shame and guilt for being in the wellness space while taking medication for her depression and anxiety If it feels like a full time job to holistically micro-manage your mental health symptoms – is this really living? Davida’s mental health journey & why she began taking […] The post LPP #78 Self-Advocacy, Sitting With Our Feelings, Medication & Mental Health With Davida Lederle From The Healthy Maven appeared first on Liveng Proof.
Today I’m chatting with Davida Lederle, who is the blogger/podcaster/youtuber behind The Healthy Maven. She uses her many platforms to help encourage women to live healthFULLY rather than living for their health. Given how similar our take is on health and wellness, it’s no surprise to me that I instantly clicked with Davida. Her goal in sharing her own experiences, is to inspire you to be your own health advocate. And I could NOT agree with her more when she says “There are enough voices out there trying to tell you how to live your life, I’d rather be the person who reminds you that ultimately there is no better expert on you, than you.” IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Her experience with being so transparent out on the interwebs “vulnerability hangovers” Processing things first before sharing with her online community Sharing our stories as a way of letting them go for ourselves Carrying shame and guilt for being in the wellness space while taking medication for her depression and anxiety If it feels like a full time job to holistically micro-manage your mental health symptoms – is this really living? Davida’s mental health journey & why she began taking […] The post LPP #78 Self-Advocacy, Sitting With Our Feelings, Medication & Mental Health With Davida Lederle From The Healthy Maven appeared first on Liveng Proof.
Today I’m chatting with fellow fitness trainer Jasmine Cruz. I first met her in Nantucket, while visiting my gal pal Georgie Morley (who y’all may remember from episode #73 and #53 here on the pod). I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Jasmine and I hold very similar values when it comes to our approach to training (which is RARE!). Looking back, I was so caught up in my ego when I first began training. I was desperate to prove my worth to clients. Frantic to justify, with measurable data, that I could help people lose the inches and pounds. Fitness was a way to help someone achieve satisfaction with their appearance (a fleeting and never-ending goal). And while the road was paved with good intentions, I didn’t have the capacity to train outside of this mindset. Fortunately, I’ve grown so much since that time, and my approach to training has shifted drastically. So you can imagine my delight when I met Jasmine who shares a similar story. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Her journey to becoming woke as a personal trainer Her approach to training now vs. in the past The turning point that caused her to shift the way she […] The post LPP #76 Conscious Movement, Honoring Your Values, and Looking The Part with Jasmine Cruz appeared first on Liveng Proof.
Today I’m chatting with fellow fitness trainer Jasmine Cruz. I first met her in Nantucket, while visiting my gal pal Georgie Morley (who y’all may remember from episode #73 and #53 here on the pod). I was pleasantly surprised to discover that Jasmine and I hold very similar values when it comes to our approach to training (which is RARE!). Looking back, I was so caught up in my ego when I first began training. I was desperate to prove my worth to clients. Frantic to justify, with measurable data, that I could help people lose the inches and pounds. Fitness was a way to help someone achieve satisfaction with their appearance (a fleeting and never-ending goal). And while the road was paved with good intentions, I didn’t have the capacity to train outside of this mindset. Fortunately, I’ve grown so much since that time, and my approach to training has shifted drastically. So you can imagine my delight when I met Jasmine who shares a similar story. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Her journey to becoming woke as a personal trainer Her approach to training now vs. in the past The turning point that caused her to shift the way she […] The post LPP #76 Conscious Movement, Honoring Your Values, and Looking The Part with Jasmine Cruz appeared first on Liveng Proof.
Before I knew Beth Shaw, I knew yoga. I discovered yoga early on in my 20s, I knew I wanted to do it, but I knew nothing about it – not even that I should have a mat. I went to my first class, it was in a dimly lit room, nobody talked and I didn’t feel like I was doing it “right” and no one was there to help. It was so foreign and didn’t feel right at the time. I left that class and didn’t go back for a while, to any yoga class. This was probably early 2000s. I knew I needed more flexibility in my body, being a serious athlete; I had been playing sport since a child, growing into competitive sport at the provincial, national and university level and knew that my body needed more flexibility to it. However, I didn’t get serious about yoga again until I was in grad school when I found a little yoga school in my neighbourhood and decided to be brave enough to sign up for a class. It was an Iyengar yoga school and it changed my life. I discovered so much about how the body can strengthen and heal both physically, mentally and spiritually with this gentle practice and it felt like I came home. Finally a place where these aspects could co-exist in my life! Through my years of practicing various yoga styles, completing numerous 30-day+ challenges and studying yoga as far away as Brazil, I had entertained the idea of becoming an instructor, but it was always so complicated and you needed to travel to some far off place or commit to a whole month or more of doing a teacher training, and a ton of money – and that just wasn’t an option when you are working on your PhD in Engineering. So, I continued to work in the fitness industry while completing my degree and it wasn’t until years later that I discovered a modular program that enabled me to become a yoga instructor overtime. I thought this was great – it worked for my schedule and would let me know if I’d even like to be an instructor, if I could do it, if I wanted to do it as a job….and that was how I discovered YogaFit. Becoming an instructor did change my life and enabled so many great ways of getting to know my body more and helping others know theirs. What a journey…and here we are today, speaking with the founder of this amazing program! Beth Shaw is a pioneer in the Wellness, Yoga & Fitness space in North America. Beth is single-handedly responsible for the widespread growth of yoga throughout the span of the U.S. and Canada. In 1994, she founded the global mind-body education school, YogaFit, which has since certified over 200,000 instructors worldwide. She believes, "in empowering cultures and sharing the gift of yoga beyond borders." Through the continuous development of YogaFit, Beth remains at the forefront as President, creating programs and yoga teacher training courses that are innovative and educational. Beth is also a best-selling author, her premier book, YogaFit has sold over 100,000 units worldwide. Her next book, YogaLean, a lifestyle program that provides tools towards for maintaining optimal health. The YogaFit Athlete was released from Random House in Spring 2016 and has inspired a 100-hour YogaFit for Athletes specialty track for instructors. All books have been translated into multiple languages, providing the universal appeal of YogaFit. (Human Kinetics, 2001 & Random House, 2014). Beth is a go-to yoga/mindfulness expert in the media and has been featured in numerous fitness, business and consumer publications including SELF, Yoga Journal, Huffington Post, New York Times, Time Magazine, LA Times, Entrepreneur, Washington Post, and USA Today. As an E-RYT 500 and C-IAYT, Beth has spent time in India and Asia studying yoga and holds numerous certificates in mind-body disciplines. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Nutrition. She has also been a trained Anger Management Specialist and Yoga Therapist since 1994. Beth has dedicated her life to service via YogaFit's community service program and her own personal path of Karma Yoga. She is a passionate animal advocate. Her non-profit organization, Visionary Women in Fitness awards scholarships to women worldwide. Shaw has dedicated her life to YogaFit and the transformational growth that the company creates globally. Annually, YogaFit is committed to giving One Million of Free Yoga Trainings to those in need. There is so much more I can tell you about this amazing woman and her contribution to this world, but instead, have a listen to our episode today and find out for yourself – and be sure to follow the links if you want to know more! Enjoy! IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Her background and how her entrepreneurial spirit started How we can take our yoga practice off our mats How Beth designed the YogaFit program and the importance of the YogaFit Essence How YogaFit bridges exercise science and spirituality Beth’s passion for Women’s Empowerment and her contribution to it Her challenges in breaking through the fitness industry as a woman & her advice for women Her passion for rescuing animals and what Beth’s rescue pup has taught her! Beth’s alternative healing modalities, including Reiki and her application to her rescue pup How Beth believes transformation begins and the role of self-talk in our practice and in life Trainings available for Trauma & PTSD YogaFit tips for safety that are applicable to any style of yoga Her thoughts on the importance of corporate wellness, and Beth’s health hacks other than sugar and coffee Her book: YogaLean with Ayurveda content, tips and recommendations Beth’s perspective and tips for work-life balance What is in Beth’s spiritual toolbox! What Beth is manifesting in her life right now What Beth’s goal is before she departs this planet! What alternative health hacks are “up and coming” What motivates her and Beth’s advice for women starting in their own business Beth’s advice for her younger self The release of the latest YogaFit music album called “Evolution” Beth’s superpowers and her desired superpowers Beth’s definition of success How your intuition is your most powerful tool in deciphering the path of your business Beth’s vision for YogaFit The Goddess that I assign to Beth The gift I give you at the end of the episode – a special guided meditation!
Denise is President of Denise Zaporzan and Associates, a strategy practice based in Manitoba and is on Fempower today! @dbydenise Denise Zaporzan is a talented, brave and warm woman. She lights up any room she is a part of. She has reinvented herself so many times in her career and it’s a fascinating story of courage and faith. Our conversation is so warm and endearing. Although we talk business and real advice, there is so much real life in this conversation. This is a deeply rich conversation filled with so many golden nuggets of advice and thought provoking insights. As a trusted advisor, Denise demonstrates her passion, energy, and knowledge of strategy and leadership through work with public and private clients. Denise is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and received the prestigious Fellowship CPA (FCPA) designation in 2010, the profession’s highest recognition of significant career achievements and contributions to community. In 2017, Denise developed and launched her newest initiative, D by denise, a Canadian lifestyle blog, brand, and e-commerce platform. D by denise publishes content celebrating the modern middle-aged professional woman, and collaborates with local (Canadian) brands and media to celebrate the authentic voice of the modern, middle-aged female audience. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Her background and how she reinvented herself in the middle of her thriving career How Denise held her ground when she was blind-sided in her career path Her honesty, integrity and vulnerability How she overcame fighting for her job while placing her family first The importance of relationships and connection Denise’s golden nuggets of advice for women in business and life Denise’s latest venture, her blog, D by Denise for the modern middle-aged woman Intergenerational mentorship and knowledge transfer Conversation as a means to knowledge and wisdom Entrepreneurship, Vision and Strategy Meeting Ariana Huffington in person and the impact of her work on Denise’s life Denise’s gratitude journal Moments for wellness and giving back Saying NO, creating boundaries and honouring your time and space How Denise found meditation in a dark time of her life Denise’s most importance strategic tips for YOUR business Motherhood & Family First Tips on networking for both the introvert and the extrovert Denise’s book recommendations Daring Greatly @brenebrown Thrive @arianahuffington The Power of Introverts @susancain Denise’s hidden talent & secretly desired superpower The Goddess that I assign to Denise Bonus Items: RSVP by email to hello@fempower.ca to reserve a seat for the First Fempower LIVE! Event happening July 11/18, 7pm at the Good Earth Coffee House on 455 Sterling Lyon Parkway, Winnipeg MB, featuring Giovanna Minenna of Brows by G https://browsbyg.com/ There will be door prizes! Announcement Fempower Bracelets on SALE now on www.fempower.ca hand-picked natural crystals and stones personally selected for their properties and meanings. Find out more on the site! Join the Fempower Tribe! LINKS: Recommended Reading Daring Greatly by Brene Brown Thrive by Ariana Huffington The Power of Introverts by Susan Cain Denise’s Blog: D by Denise https://dbydenise.com/ Denise’s Company: Denise Zaporzan and Associates http://www.denisezaporzan.com/