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Why is it so crucial for you to invest in your own visibility? Staying hidden can block your growth and keep you from reaching the level of success you want in your business. But when you lean into your own authentic visibility, you open the door to more clients, revenue, and opportunities. If you want to scale your business, you need to be seen—and not just in a way that gets likes but in a way that also converts. Showing up authentically doesn't just empower others, it empowers your audience too. Today I'm sharing tips for increasing your visibility in a way that feels strategic, sustainable, and aligned with you. In this episode, you will learn about: Why you're hiding in your business (and what you can do about it). How hiding feels safer, but actually costs you more. What it looks like to trust the process of being seen (and how I do it). The one thing you must know before you practice visibility. Who I'm on a mission to serve and how that supports my authentic visibility. How you should measure the success of putting yourself out there. Why focusing on “perfect content” doesn't work when building visibility in a real way. How to go from feeling annoying to acknowledging your gift to serve. Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
On this week's show, we are on location at Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery, tucked into the slopes above Okanagan Lake, offering an upscale yet welcoming wine-tasting experience in West Kelowna. Our guests include Jesse Harnden, GM at Mt. Boucherie, as well as winemaker Jeff Hundertmark, who discusses the wine program and the overall experience you get as a visitor. Also joining us will be Joe Luckhurst, owner and distiller of Luckhurst Farm & Distillery in Kelowna, who stops by with some unique spirits. Grant Stanley is the winemaker and general manager of Spearhead Winery. Stanley will share the latest updates on his Pinot Noir and Chardonnay releases. We wrap up the show with a visit from Allison Moyes, winemaker and general manager of Solvera Wines in Summerland.
This is part one of a two-part series about our 2025 Canada motorcycle trip. In July of 2025, members of Law Abiding Biker™ Media along with members of the Sworn Few LEMC embarked on a 11-day, 4000-mile, Canadian cross-country motorcycle trip. This trip would take us out of Washington State and into the Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta We stayed over in cities such as Williams Lake, Stewart, Watson Lake, Fort St. John, Hinton, Canmore, Revelstoke, and Kelowna. You can find the Harley-Davidson Ride Plan HERE. There will be a motorcycle documentary film released later on this entire trip and experience! SEE ALL LAW ABIDING BIKER MEDIA DOCUMENTARY FILMS HERE! We visited many places and saw a ton of great country on our Canada motorcycle trip. We stayed at some good and not-so-good hotels and motels. We ate at some good restaurants and some bad ones. We experienced good and bad weather and a few of the bikes experienced some mechanical problems that had to be fixed. SUPPORT US AND SHOP IN THE OFFICIAL LAW ABIDING BIKER STORE We had some very funny times as a group and made memories that will last a lifetime. Everything that happened shaped the trip in some way. Listen in as we tell all the stories of our East Coast motorcycle trip. We also share tips and tricks to assist riders who may be thinking of a long-distance motorcycle road trip. CHECK OUT OUR HUNDREDS OF FREE HELPFUL VIDEOS ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND SUBSCRIBE! Our Patron Members support us financially, so we can continue to help as many bikes as we can worldwide. Of course, our Patron Members get benefits and exclusive access such as meetups. We met up with several Patron Members in downtown Canmore and has a nice ride out to the Kananaskis Valley. We stopped at the Boundary Ranch for a catered lunch and fellowship. We look forward to doing a Patron Meetup Ride on our next summer trip. NEW FREE VIDEO RELEASED: HARLEY Infotainment Control Unit (IFCU) Digital Dash-HUGE UPDATE!! Wait? Sponsor-Ciro 3D CLICK HERE! Innovative products for Harley-Davidson & Goldwing Affordable chrome, lighting, and comfort products Ciro 3D has a passion for design and innovation Sponsor-Butt Buffer CLICK HERE Want to ride longer? Tired of a sore and achy ass? Then fix it with a high-quality Butt Buffer seat cushion? New Patrons: William Smith of Bakersfield, California Paul Butcher of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Larry Savell of Richland, Washington Thanks to the following bikers for supporting us via a flat donation: Matt Moore of Talbott, Tennessee Christopher Beckham Kelly Johnson of Stanton, Kentucky HELP SUPPORT US! JOIN THE BIKER REVOLUTION! #BikerRevolution #LawAbidingBiker #Bikaholics #RyanUrlacher
What if you could transform life's hardest challenges into a powerful mission of empowerment and resilience? Robyn Warner, who is an author, speaker, and business mentor, is with us in this episode to share how her terrifying sexual assault experience led her to become a dedicated advocate for women's safety. Raised in a Mormon family, Robyn's work is focused on fostering strength, independence, and authentic connections. She explains how she has turned her pain into purpose, consistently choosing victory over victimhood. In this episode, you will learn about: Why community support and determination are vital in overcoming personal adversity. How Robyn's self-defence business, SAFE by Robyn, promotes women's safety and empowerment. Why setting boundaries is crucial in balancing personal aspirations and family dynamics. How Robyn navigates motherhood and entrepreneurship while maintaining meaningful family relationships. The details of Robyn's sexual assault, which happened in broad daylight. Why trusting your instincts is essential for personal growth and overcoming fear. Why Robyn believes transforming pain into purpose is crucial for personal empowerment. What it means to be a wild woman: Owning your authenticity, even if it goes against everything you were raised to believe. Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Robyn: www.robynwarner.co www.instagram.com/aflyonmywall Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
What if I told you that being too nice isn't helping you? Being a “good woman” or a “nice girl” can actually be to your detriment. At the same time, as women, we are conditioned by society to please others and keep the peace. The problem is that “nice girls” live for other people while their dreams go to the grave. If you relate to this, you're not alone—and you're not stuck. Learning to lean into discomfort and taking a leap into being direct could change everything. Getting over decades of programming isn't easy, but your life and business will be better when you do. In this episode, you will learn about: The big mistake I made when playing nice with a company I shouldn't have. The difference between being polite and being nice. Examples of when we hold back from being honest (but we shouldn't). The ways our social programming shows up later in life and sabotages us. Why we feel scared to demand for what we really want as women. Why direct communication can be difficult but is also so important. How people exploit nice women, including real life examples that happened to me. What really great clients actually want you to deliver. Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
Welcome back! We kick off Season 9 of the Glass and Out Podcast with episode 306, featuring Seattle Kraken Assistant Coach Jessica Campbell. Campbell is of course getting set for her second season behind an NHL bench, after having the distinction of being the first female to be hired as a full-time NHL coach. The native of Moosomin, Saskatchewan parlayed her skating business and the experience of training NHL players in the off-season in Kelowna into the opportunity to coach professionally in Europe. It was then that Dan Bylsma, then recently hired as the Head Coach of the Kraken's AHL affiliate in Coachella Valley, reached out to interview her for the opportunity to join his staff. Two seasons and consecutive trips to the Calder Cup finals later, Bylsma was hired as Seattle's Head Coach and Campbell got the call to join him. You can check out her IIHF Coaching Symposium presentation on Feeding the Attack by Breaking Down the PK now on The Coaches Site. Listen as she shares her keys to creating a cohesive power play, how to help players out of scoring slumps, and how breaking barriers has influenced her coaching philosophy.
This is how you can get the recognition you really deserve. Do you ever feel like you're crushing it in business and serving your clients well, yet you're still missing out on some major opportunities? You're amazing at what you do, but you're also under-booked. That was me. I had all the credentials, but I watched other women get the spotlight. The RARE expert method is a framework that transforms invisible experts into movement leaders; it amplifies what makes you irresistible in your field. The four pillars of this framework, shared in this episode, will help you take the first steps from interchangeable to undeniable. In this episode, you will learn about: What it means when you're not seeing the success other women are. Why you don't need to wait to be chosen (and what to do instead). What the invisible expert trap is and how it's tricking you. Signs you are playing small and avoiding being seen (even when you want it). The importance of knowing what makes you unique. Tips for becoming the source of expert information—not just the echo. How to use resonance-driven messaging to attract the success you want. How you'll charge your clients when you stop playing small. Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
Speaker: Josh DoolSeries: The Book of Exodus
Your success can't be measured by how much money you make. Many entrepreneurs set that $1 million milestone for their business thinking that on the other side of that number, they'll find fulfillment and happiness. The reality is that making a million dollars doesn't paint the whole picture of success. The real markers of success aren't represented in numbers on paper. Breaking old family patterns and internal conditioning, creating a happy life with your family, and living a life you don't want to run away from are the true reflections of a life created well. In this episode, you will learn about: What I did to look like a “powerhouse mom” and why it was a lie. How the illusion of success shows up in life and business. The way people project success on social media versus the reality of it. The pressure of building a family while building a business too. The hidden tax on achievement that took me too long to figure out. Three stages of entrepreneurial burnout and what it looked like for me. The big mistake I made out of sheer exhaustion and how it traumatized me. What kind of changes I had to make to crawl my way out of burnout. What creating a more productive environment looks like, especially for women. Today's episode is brought to you by LinkedVA. Transform your business growth with expert virtual team members who handle your essential tasks. Visit LinkedVA.com to discover how their virtual assistants can give you back valuable time in your day. Get 10% off your Sage Haus House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
What does Kelowna have that we don't? Multiplexes! Guest: Tsur Sommerville, Real Estate Foundation of BC Professor in Real Estate Finance Associate Professor, UBC Sauder School of Business Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Poillievre wants to end the Temporary Foreign workers program Guest: Christopher Worswick, Professor in the Department of Economics and Associate Dean in the Faculty of Public Affairs. What does Kelowna have that we don't? Multiplexes! Guest: Tsur Sommerville, Real Estate Foundation of BC Professor in Real Estate Finance Associate Professor, UBC Sauder School of Business Canada's productivity problem isn't labour, it's waste Guest: Jacob Stoller, journalist, writer, and author of ‘productivity reimagined.' Illegal dumping has become a big issue Guest: Patricia Ross, Fraser Valley Regional District Board Chair How the BCGEU strike is affecting the cannabis industry and other small producers Guest: Sara Campbell, Board member, Craft Cannabis Association of BC How bad is air quality in the lower mainland right now? Guest: Angela Yao, Senior Scientist at the Environmental Health Services at BCCDC, leading the Climate Preparedness and Adaptation Program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's get inside the mind of Lori Harder. Lori is the Founder of Glōci. She is also the host of a top 25 podcast, an author, a speaker, and a coach. She's helped thousands of women through her events, courses, and memberships. This special episode is taken from Lori's Q&A session at The Pink Skirt Project 2025. Through her answers, you'll learn how to elevate your brand, create the right audience and grow it, and find your core people (even when it feels awkward at first). In this episode, you will learn about: The biggest growth move Lori made in her business (and why she did it). How to decide which strategy you should use to elevate your brand. The power of embracing exactly where you are for your audience. Why finding community is so important, especially in the age of AI. How getting in the right rooms with the right people can change your business. Why sharing experiences is so important for connecting with your core people. Why your most difficult moments are critical for shaping the person you want to be. The importance of going towards unfamiliar people who are different from you. Today's episode is brought to you by LinkedVA. Transform your business growth with expert virtual team members who handle your essential tasks. Visit LinkedVA.com to discover how their virtual assistants can give you back valuable time in your day. Get 10% off your Sage Hause House Manager today! Use code: SAGEHAUSWILD Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Lori: www.loriharder.com www.instagram.com/loriharder Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
In this episode, I discuss with EMDR Therapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor, Ashley Phillips about:How previous trauma can be related to your physical symptomsEMDR therapy and how it differs from talk therapyHow EMDR therapy can be used to process various types of trauma (childhood, sexual, medical, PTSD etc) What you can expect in a session Proposed theories for why it works Ashley Phillips is an EMDR Therapist and Canadian Certified Counsellor based in Kelowna, British Columbia. Originally from Nova Scotia, she holds a Master of Education in Counselling from Acadia University.With over 15 years of experience, Ashley has worked with individuals, groups, and communities to foster meaningful, lasting change. She specializes in treating PTSD, perinatal trauma, phobias, recent traumatic events, binge eating, and ADHD.Ashley is deeply passionate about EMDR therapy. She founded the Kelowna EMDR Clinic, where she leads a team of dedicated employees and contractors. A lifelong learner, she is currently on the path to becoming an Approved EMDR Consultant, further expanding her ability to support clients and fellow clinicians alike.LINKS MENTIONED:Emdria website: https://www.emdria.org/HOW TO CONTACT ASHLEYwww.kelownaemdr.caTHANK YOU TO THE EPISODE SPONSORSRC Health: discount code and website: https://srchealth.com/?ref=Sto_l3PawmnH4. Discount Code: THEPELVICFLOORPROJECTIRIS: discount code and website: https://www.lovemyiris.com/ Discount Code: PELVICFLOORPROJECTThanks for joining me! Here is where you can find out how to work with me: www.pelvicfloorprojectspace.com/mel@pelvicfloorprojectspace.comSupport the show
Speaker: Josh DoolSeries: The Book of Exodus
The cannabis industry look to Google for ads, Manitoba looks to two communities to remove their cannabis ban, High Tide invests in Germany, and a Canadian company is trying to elevate cannabis. We stop on Cultivar Corner, brought to you by Up In Smoke, we try an infused pre-roll from Kelowna's Valhalla Flower – with diamond terp sauce. Google AdsManitoba cities no cannabisHigh tide invests in GermanyElevated SignalsValhalla Rainbow Lava infused
Send us a textDavid Kopp started doing stand-up in British Columbia, Canada, when he was 30 years old. In the 18 years since, he's become one of the premier producers in the province, written a book, "Kill Dave," and runs the successful Kelowna Comedy Club in Kelowna. He does about 270 shows a year at the club, so he's constantly in promotion mode, just trying not to fall behind. He should also be teaching a business class.Follow David Kopp: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelownacomedy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.kopp.714Twitter: https://x.com/davidbrycekoppKelowna Comedy Club: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DavidkopppresentsWebsite: https://kelownacomedy.ca/Support the show
This is how I really feel about getting older. I just survived another trip around the sun, and while I'm not one to celebrate birthdays, it has allowed me to reflect on where I'm at in my life now. I see a lot of women my age still carrying the weight of societal expectations, and it's time to stop being a “good woman” and stop playing by the rules. When you stop being the “good woman” and you stop apologizing for your desires, your whole world can change. People start treating you differently, and you suddenly become more sought after. In this episode, you will learn about: The expectations women grow up under and how it influences us. Why now is the time for you to start breaking the rules (and invite strategic rebellion). Society's narrative about your expiration date (and why it's irrelevant). What the “good woman” trap is and where the pressure actually comes from. An example of saying no confidently without the need to overexplain or justify it. How embracing rich woman energy changes the way I live my life. Why it's important to stay humble, without downplaying your achievements. Why we need more women talking about money. Today's episode is brought to you by LinkedVA. Transform your business growth with expert virtual team members who handle your essential tasks. Visit LinkedVA.com to discover how their virtual assistants can give you back valuable time in your day. Check out Sage Haus. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
Hear what's coming up this Fall at Write Songs You Love!Share your favourite finished song from the Iced Teacup Challenge on September 6th at 4pm pacific. Watch the Facebook group for more info. See Nevaeh Dyson and Diane Barbarash play live at Frequency 528 in Kelowna on Aug. 29th. Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
Take one step closer to financial freedom. Rose Han is a first-generation Korean American who paid off $100K in student debt on her way to becoming a self-made millionaire in just 7 years. She blends emotional intelligence with practical money tips to teach a fresh, freedom-focused approach to wealth. Today, Rose opens up about her business, including how she built her personal brand and found space for creativity without sacrificing income. She also shares the first step you need to take towards becoming a millionaire (hint: it's not earning more money). In this episode, you will learn about: Why it's important to build a business that helps you create the life you want. The unexpected thing that happened when Rose reached a million dollars. What it takes to design a life of freedom. Finding the balance between what you love and what makes you money. How to find the motivation to keep going when working for your dream feels tough. The power of delayed gratification in life, business, and money. What to do first if you want to become a millionaire. A strategy for spending purposefully and knowing what you actually can afford. What it means to be a wild woman: Finding your own definition of success and having the courage to follow it. Today's episode is brought to you by LinkedVA. Transform your business growth with expert virtual team members who handle your essential tasks. Visit LinkedVA.com to discover how their virtual assistants can give you back valuable time in your day. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Rose: www.rosehan.com www.instagram.com/itsrosehan www.youtube.com/@itsrosehan Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
Dana Sutton Shares Her Latest Children's Book: Maddie Finds Her Place. This is episode 780 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Dana Sutton is a tutor, coach, and parent with decades of experience working with children (biological, adopted, and stepchildren) and young adults. She had also worked in preschool, and as a substitute teacher. She is now inspiring young minds with an empowering series of children's books that includes You Can Do Hard Things and Maddie Finds Her Place. A keen athlete while growing up, she enjoyed playing fastball, ringette, volleyball, hockey, martial arts and skiing (both in water and downhill). While raising her children, she spent evenings tutoring students from primary school to first- and second year post-secondary school, as well as coaching and instructing various sports teams and athletes, including hockey, fastball, slow-pitch softball, martial arts, power skating, and ringette. She has owned her own business for the past decade, providing consulting, payroll and accounting services for businesses in the Okanagan, Canada. Sutton earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary. Born in Ontario, and raised in Calgary, she has spent most of her adult life in Kelowna, British Columbia. These days, when she isn't busy with work or grandchildren, Sutton can be found reading a book or riding her motorcycle (an Indian Scout) throughout the Okanagan, where she lives with her husband, Ray and their two Old English Sheepdogs, Guinness and Misty. Guinness, Misty and Bailey (Misty's predecessor) can be found as background characters in many of her children's book stories. Our focus today is Dana's book Maddie Finds Her Place. Amazing conversation! So much to learn! Thanks for listening! Thanks for sharing! Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it. Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: http://www.danasuttonbooks.com/ https://facebook.com/100092374490621 www.Instagram.com/danasuttonbooks https://www.linkedin.com/in/dana-sutton-85819088?trk=universal-search-cluster Length - 43:44
I'm SO excited to tell you all about The Society. The Society is a Pink Skirt Project coaching program for women who are making $10K or more per month in their business. It's for women who understand that while AI can answer a lot of questions, a community of women embracing the depth of what it means to be a female business owner is where the real power lies. Inside this group, you'll shift and make a profound transformation, whether that's financially, spiritually, physically, or something else. We help you focus on the one thing you need to do right now to get to that next level alongside incredible peers you didn't realize you could connect with. In this episode, you will learn about: The kind of energy our community is bringing (and where you may have seen it before). What you'll learn inside The Society and what we'll help you achieve. How to apply for this coaching program and why we're not accepting just anybody. Why you don't have to choose between success and sanity when building a business. The kind of anti-hustle culture support you'll find inside The Society. The kind of goals we'll help you create inside The Society and why it matters. The three promises we make when you join The Society. Today's episode is brought to you by LinkedVA. Transform your business growth with expert virtual team members who handle your essential tasks. Visit LinkedVA.com to discover how their virtual assistants can give you back valuable time in your day. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
Alt-Folk Singer/Songwriter/Storyteller Nevaeh Dyson shares about how curiosity and an open mind can lead to better ways forward in challenging times. Follow along with Nevaeh's music and journeySee Nevaeh play at Frequency 528 in Kelowna with former podcast guest Diane Barbarash on Aug. 29th.Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ and to expand and nurture your creativity!
My husband Dan Martell is back, and we're sharing everything from our recent trip to Monaco. Dan and I think we're pretty good at squeezing every bit of fun we can during our vacations together, but we're also great at taking lessons from our travel experiences together too. In this episode, we're reflecting on the experiences from our latest vacation. Whether it was switching seats at a restaurant or making custom requests from our hotel, we found a way to flow on our vacations with ease. You can't force fun on a trip, but you can embrace your preferences and do it the way you want to. In this episode, you will learn about: An awkward-turned-enjoyable dinner experience we had together. A lesson in what makes people valuable (and what doesn't matter). How to know if you belong in the room you're in. The sunk-cost fallacy you don't want to fall into on vacation. How honoring your preferences can help you enjoy your trips more. Why we stick to a healthy lifestyle on our vacations and what that means. Our ultimate trip hack that made travelling way easier. What we'll do differently on our next trip. Today's episode is brought to you by LinkedVA. Transform your business growth with expert virtual team members who handle your essential tasks. Visit LinkedVA.com to discover how their virtual assistants can give you back valuable time in your day. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Dan: www.instagram.com/danmartell www.danmartell.com Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
My recent trip to Monaco gave me more insight than I could have imagined. It has taken a lot of work to get where my husband and I are in our family, our businesses, and our personal lives. We've been building wealth, and that's what we thought we needed to have the most incredible travel experiences. Yet, the biggest things I've learned have nothing to do with money. From embracing being disconnected to not caring what anyone else thinks, I got a lot out of my latest trip. I hope the lessons I share in this episode give you something to think about before you're set to travel next. In this episode, you will learn about: What true wealth actually is and why it's important to prioritize. How a recent restaurant experience with Dan taught me about self-confidence. Why we judge flashy people (and why it really doesn't matter). What it means to romanticize everything in your life (and what it looks like). How slowing things down beats living with a sense of urgency. Why being disconnected is an underrated business hack. How disrupting my regular routine helps me reset on my trip. Today's episode is brought to you by LinkedVA. Transform your business growth with expert virtual team members who handle your essential tasks. Visit LinkedVA.com to discover how their virtual assistants can give you back valuable time in your day. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
Let's honor a friend and previous guest, Rachel Luna. Rachel encouraged women to stand in their truth, even when there's pressure from other people to stand down. Although she passed away recently, she was and continues to be a lighthouse for so many. In this replay, Rachel discusses the toughest moments she faced as an entrepreneur, why it's okay to offend others (and even judge them), her experiences with racism and cancel culture, and how to anchor your life and business in your values. Rachel lived unfiltered and unafraid, and she's deeply missed. In this episode, you will learn about: Having faith and respect for other people's beliefs (and their curiosity). The toughest moment she faced as an entrepreneur. How her priorities changed after her breast cancer diagnosis. How a shift in language can activate your unconscious programming. Rachel's neuroscience perspective on judgement and what it really means. Why you have permission to be offensive and how to use it for good. How to make better decisions in your personal life and your business. What it means to be a wild woman: Freedom to be—whatever that means to you. Mentions: Permission to Offend Today's episode is brought to you by LinkedVA. Transform your business growth with expert virtual team members who handle your essential tasks. Visit LinkedVA.com to discover how their virtual assistants can give you back valuable time in your day. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Rachel: www.rachelluna.com www.instagram.com/girlconfident Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
Being at the top doesn't mean you have to be alone. When I reflect back on the success I've had in life and business, I realize it all came down to the quality of the relationships I had. When I'm comfortable and safe with my tribe, I feel healthy and complete. There's no greater feeling than being surrounded by women at the same-level playing field. So, what kind of people should you look for to build your group of business besties? In this episode, I'll share the steps you can take to build your community, along with how creating your own group of business besties will support you. In this episode, you will learn about: How the right people have come into my life by design. How being around the right people influences your energy and mindset. What successful business people focus on (and it's not what you think). What the studies say about women in community and why it matters. Why your tribe doesn't have to be full of entrepreneurs (and who they should be). What to do to find the kind of women you want in your tribe. Today's episode is brought to you by LinkedVA. Transform your business growth with expert virtual team members who handle your essential tasks. Visit LinkedVA.com to discover how their virtual assistants can give you back valuable time in your day. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Want to get unstuck, feel more confident and surround yourself with women ready to help you climb? Join The Pink Skirt Society. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
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Kelowna based Singer/Songwriter/Looper Cal Volpe shares about the growth and surprises that happened along the journey from writing to releasing his first album.Listen to Cal's new album titled “Alone,” on Spotify.Connect with Cal and follow along on his adventures on Instagram.Share your thoughts on this episode in the Write Songs You Love Facebook Community group.To join the Write Songs You Love Member calls, visit https://writesongsyoulove.substack.com/ and become a paid subscriber.
While many Canadians are continuing to boycott products made in the United States, when it comes to mikvehs, nearly a dozen Canadian Jewish communities have no qualms about accepting their money. Mikvah USA is a Brooklyn-based charity that gives out financial aid, advice and technical support for renovating outdated mikvehs and building brand-new ones, and in the last few years, they've supported 10 clients in Ontario and Quebec. One of them is Ottawa's Naomi Bulka Community Mikvah, which held its grand reopening on July 20, having completed a makeover of the 25-year-old facility, attached to Ottawa's Soloway ewish Community Centre. While only 30 women have been using the mikveh each month, officials believe they will attract larger crowds who come for the religious experience in a bright, refreshed, spa-like atmosphere. The team in Ottawa received a grant to kickstart independent fundraising from Mikvah USA, which has been subsidizing mikveh projects across North America since 2004, mostly in smaller Jewish communities. The list includes London, Ont.; Quebec City; and a forthcoming mikveh in Saint-Agathe-des-Monts, Que., which is still under construction. On today's episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner is joined by some Canadian mikveh organizers who collaborated with the American charity to get their projects to the finish line: Dina Teitlebaum and her husband, Rabbi Levy Teitlebaum, in Ottawa, and Chana Carlebach and her husband, Rabbi Emanuel Carlebach, who are building the multimillion-dollar mikveh in Saint-Agathe-des-Monts. Related links Learn more or donate to the newly renovated Naomi Bulka community mikveh in Ottawa. Learn more or donate to the new community mikveh in Saint-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, built by Congregation House of Israel. Why this Chabad family in Kelowna, B.C. built the only mikveh between Vancouver and Calgary, in The CJN archives. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Andrea Varsany (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here)
The next step for your business might already be decided. Kiki Keysers founded KIVARI in 2014, and now she has 11 retail store locations across Australia. She loves her life and her business, but growing a business through the difficult seasons of life and motherhood comes with its challenges. It's often in those moments that something pivotal happens; almost as if your next step is laid before you. Kiki gives a peek behind the curtain in this episode by sharing how her business operates. She also sheds light on her entrepreneurial journey (including who she set out to prove wrong) and the biggest lessons she's learned along the way. In this episode, you will learn about: The tough part of entrepreneurship that nobody talks about. The chance encounter that brought her $10,000 in a weekend. How her business came to life one step at a time, and how to hang on when it's hard. The inspiration behind KIVARI's collections and designs. Why the photoshoots are Kiki's favorite part of the process. Why failure needs to be normalized, especially in business. Kiki's biggest mistake that she has made in her business. Where the name KIVARI comes from and Kiki's favorite piece of all time. What it means to be a wild woman: Making big, bold moves. Today's episode is brought to you by LinkedVA. Transform your business growth with expert virtual team members who handle your essential tasks. Visit LinkedVA.com to discover how their virtual assistants can give you back valuable time in your day. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Kiki: www.kivari.com www.instagram.com/kiki_keevers Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
SummaryThis "farewell" podcast episode was recorded live at the SpokenWeb Institute on May 17, 2025, at the University of British Columbia Okanagan campus, Kelowna, BC. Producers Nick Beauchesne and Chelsea Miya, with host Maia Harris, lead an audio-visual journey exploring the roots and evolution of SpokenWeb's Symposia and Institutes from 2019 through 2025."The SpokenWeb Symposia Retrospective: Celebrating Sound Studies Since 2013" presents original voice, sound, and music from SpokenWeb collaborators (including Ali Barillaro, Nix Nihil, and Jason Camlot); clips from past Symposia manifestos; live panel guests (including Jason Camlot, Katherine McLeod, Karis Shearer, and Klara du Plessis); pre-recorded interview segments (including Jordan Abel, Oana Avasilichioaei, Annie Murray, Jason Wiens, Cole Mash, and Erin Scott); and a ShortCuts interlude featuring an "unarchiving" of Phyllis Webb combined with live flamenco dancing from Katherine McLeod--yes, you can dance in a podcast!Join us as we "re-sound" some memorable moments from the Symposia and Institutes of SpokenWeb's past. We will also look to the future, as our guests speculate on the legacies and possibilities of our research, creative performances, archives, and community. TopicsIn this episode, producers Nick Beauchesne and Chelsea Miya interview various SpokenWeb members and reminisce about past Symposia and Institutes.IntroductionPre-Recorded Interview with Annie Murray and Jason WiensLive Panel with Jason Camlot and Katherine McLeodPre-Recorded Interviews and Soundscapes with Jordan Abel and Oana AvasilichioaeiShortCuts Interlude with Katherine McLeodPre-Recorded Interview with Cole Mash and Erin ScottLive Panel with Karis Shearer and Klara du PlessisConclusionCredits Show NotesThe SpokenWeb theme music was composed by Jason Camlot, with vocals performed by Ali Barillaro. She recorded a new version for this live show Redux, over a beat produced by Nix Nihil. In the ShortCuts interlude, Katherine McLeod danced to a remix by Jason Camlot of Phyllis Webb reading “Rilke” in Montreal in 1966.Myron Campbell hosted the “Draw by Night” event on the first night of the SpokenWeb 2025 Institute. UBC Okanagan student Evan Berg designed the SpokenWeb Logo. The design work and branding package for the Re-Sounding Poetries Conference is by Mikah Assaly. Conference illustration is by artist Reuban Scott, whose work you can find on Instagram at @roobtoons.Camlot, Jason, and Katherine McLeod, editors. CanLit Across Media: Unarchiving the Literary Event. McGill-Queen's University Press, 2019. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780773559813.Camlot, Jason and Katherine McLeod. "Introduction: New Sonic Approaches in Literary Studies." ESC: English Studies in Canada, vol. 46 no. 2, 2020, p. 1-18. Project MUSE, https://dx.doi.org/10.1353/esc.2020.a903552.Camlot, Jason. “Listening Practice Guided by Jason Camlot – Disciplinary Listening: Does Literature have an Audile Technique?” The SpokenWeb [website], September 18, 2019, https://spokenweb.ca/events/listening-practice/.McFarland, Joe. “Schulich Professor Says Municipalities around the World Are Learning Lessons from Calgary's 2024 Water Feeder Main Break.” UCalgary News, January 7, 2025. https://ucalgary.ca/news/schulich-professor-says-municipalities-around-world-are-learning-lessons-calgarys-2024-water-feeder.McLeod, Katherine. “SpokenWeb Concordia Has Launched Ghost Reading Series” [blog post]. SpokenWeb Concordia, December 1, 2018, https://spokenweb.ca/spokenweb-concordia-has-launched-ghost-reading-series/. Murray, Annie, and Jared Wiercinski. “A Design Methodology for Web-based Sound Archives.” Digital Humanities Quarterly, vol. 8, no. 2 (2014), https://dhq.digitalhumanities.org/vol/8/2/000173/000173.html. Music and Sound Effects“Sounding Out!” by Jordan Abel, Conyer Clayton, Manahil Bandukwala, Liam Burke, and Nathanael Larochette, performed and recorded live at the SpokenWeb Symposium 2023 at the University of Alberta, May 2, 2024.“Operator” by Oana Avasilichioaei, performed and recorded live at the 2019 SpokenWeb Sound Institute at Simon Fraser University.Chalice by Blue Dot Sessions.“Culpable Tranquility” by Nix Nihil and Psyoptic. Used with permission from the artist.“Canadian Cicada (Okanagana canadensis)” by Wil Hershberger, Songs of Insects, https://songsofinsects.com/.“Sunwaves” by Nix Nihil and Psyoptic. Used with permission from the artist.Soundfx from freesound.org:“Creek Swimming,” by JazzyBay, (https://freesound.org/people/JazzyBay/sounds/435055/), licensed under Creative Commons. AcknowledgementsWe would like to thank our live and pre-recorded guests for sharing their stories and memories of the SpokenWeb: Annie Murray, Jason Wiens, Jason Camlot, Katherine McLeod, Jordan Abel, Oana Avasilichioaei, Cole Mash, Erin Scott, Karis Shearer, and Klara du Plessis.We are grateful for the support of the talented 2025 SpokenWeb Institute organizing committee and tech team: in particular, Erin Scott, Garth Evans, and Kailee Fawcett, who helped in countless ways behind the scenes to make the live show possible.
Think everyone working in Hollywood is rich, famous, and living the dream? Think again. In this episode, host Gabe Howard pulls back the velvet curtain with therapist and Hollywood insider Shanelle Connell to expose the reality behind the entertainment industry's glossy facade. Forget the multimillion-dollar paychecks and private jets — most working actors, crew members, and directors grapple with constant rejection, financial insecurity, 12- to 15-hour workdays, and the unrelenting pressure to smile through it all. Even finding a therapist can be a minefield when your life is dismissed as glamorous nonsense. Takeaways: The emotional whiplash of booking a gig… and the crash that follows How societal judgment can keep performers from getting help The hidden cost of “doing what you love” when your work devours your identity Why so many stay in the industry — even if it weighs on them Whether you watch tons of movies or just wonder how fame warps mental health, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about Hollywood — and the humans who keep it running. Our guest, Shanelle Connell, completed her BA in Psychology at the University of British Columbia – Okanagan. While there, she briefly served as a UBC Mental Health Network board member and performed research under Dr. Jocelyn Wentland and Dr. Suzanne Holtzman. Additionally, she participated in the Indigenous Research Mentorship Program, which awards First Nations, Inuit, and Métis undergraduate students (like herself) the possibility to work alongside faculty mentors to gain research experience of their ideal interest. Shanelle also ensured to enroll in many special interest classes at her university, like the Psychology of Creativity, Humour, and Interpersonal Relationship Psychology – contributing to her expansive understanding of how our unique psychology colours every aspect of our lives. As a former Miss Universe Canada delegate and Miss World Okanagan, Shanelle has used her platform to actively advocate on behalf of individuals who have experienced and survived domestic, mental, and sexual violence/abuse – and continues to work with individuals healing from the effects of narcissistic trauma. In 2019, Shanelle re-entered the film industry and began her professional work as an actor. She leveraged her 20+ years engagement in performance arts and commercial market to guide her journey as she made her way to on-screen entertainment. However, Shanelle did not start there and has worked in various positions like stand-in and graphics department, producing, and even has had a behind-the-scenes look at the chaos that follows agency life and the casting process. Hence, she truly understands our everyday ups and downs in this creative field. Today, Shanelle is an active member of UBCP-ACTRA and the CMPA, living between Vancouver and Kelowna, British Columbia. She frequently collaborates with our unions, non-profit organizations, and industry leaders to ensure she stays proficient in what film needs for mental health support. Even more, she values the feedback of her peers (those on and off set) on what can make her practice and our industry better. Therefore, Shanelle proudly amalgamates this insider information with her credentials to finally offer our colleagues what they deserve. Our host, Gabe Howard, is an award-winning writer and speaker who lives with bipolar disorder. He is the author of the popular book, "Mental Illness is an Asshole and other Observations," available from Amazon; signed copies are also available directly from the author. Gabe is also the host of the "Inside Bipolar" podcast with Dr. Nicole Washington. Gabe makes his home in the suburbs of Columbus, Ohio. He lives with his supportive wife, Kendall, and a Miniature Schnauzer dog that he never wanted, but now can't imagine life without. To book Gabe for your next event or learn more about him, please visit gabehoward.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your relationship and your business both need attention and hard work. My husband and I are both entrepreneurs, we have two kids, and we're growing businesses. I won't say it's come to us easy, because we've done the work. We've grown together over the years and navigated some tumultuous waters. If you're curious about what it takes to have a loving, respectful relationship with everything else we have going on, you'll find out in this episode—including the stuff we've done that didn't work and what we learned from it. In this episode, you will learn about: What really creates a loving relationship between two ambitious business owners. Why we set boundaries to limit workaholic behavior, and what that looks like. The way we deal with our issues when they come up. How we use weekly meetings to create intentional space for each other. What we do to manage the differences in our personalities. Why you don't need to marry someone who thinks exactly like you. How we work together to protect each other's energy. What our business talk boundary is and why it's important as entrepreneurs. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
This week on the Shakeout Podcast we're joined by Kelowna, BC's Jerome Blake, a member of Canada's Olympic Gold medal-winning 4x100m relay and the fastest man in Canada this year in the lead up to this weekend's Canadian Track & Field Championships in Ottawa.A core member of Canada's dominant 4x100 relay team throughout its multi-year global medal streak, Blake has announced himself as a contender in the individual events as well, becoming just the 6th man in Canadian history to eclipse the 10-second barrier in the 100m with his 9.97 clocking in Dessau, Germany last month.Tune in this week as Jerome shares about the changes in training and mindset that led to a breakout season and why he believes the best is yet to come as he eyes his first national title this weekend in Ottawa at the Canadian Track & Field Championships.Thanks to this week's sponsor Altitude Sports. Shop now at Altitude Sports and enjoy up to 20% off your first order with the promo code “shakeout” Click here to order
Vancouver's Pride Parade is expected to draw tens of thousands of people from across the province this Sunday, while Kelowna also held its first-ever Pride month this year. Alex Ash, programs and engagement manager for Qmunity, joins the show as we ask viewers what Pride means to them.
Can you confidently hold your vision despite the noise? Jackie Serviss specializes in helping her clients find exactly who they need to help lead and grow their businesses. But this isn't just Jackie's work. It's also part of the vision she has for her life—the one she held to after experiencing burnout and being diagnosed with a brain tumor. During the episode, Jackie speaks to the importance of tuning out the noise and holding your vision with clarity. She also shares the lessons she's learned in business and in life, and the conversation she had that helped her go a layer deeper in her business and realize how impactful their work actually is. In this episode, you will learn about: Where our visions actually come from and how to let them unfold. What we tend to do when doubt creeps in, and what to do instead. How a woman's intuition shows up when she's finding her vision. How getting diagnosed with a brain tumor changed everything for Jackie. How to break free when you feel stuck in a loop. The types of founders Jackie's been working with more recently and what it's taught her. Why Jackie believes strongly in coaching (but the mistake she initially made with it). The gift of realizing you can change your mind—and your career path. What it means to be a wild woman: Allowing ourselves to be the fullest, most untamed version of ourselves. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Jackie: www.jackieserviss.com www.instagram.com/jackieserviss www.linkedin.com/in/jackieserviss0728 Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
Sometimes it's the money you don't spend that ends up costing you the most. Broke thinking isn't about your account balance, it's about your relationship with possibilities and growth. Being smart with your money is one thing, but acting with a fear-based mindset is another (and will actually keep you from making more). If you want to get unstuck from the money mindset you have now, you can take the steps I'm sharing in this episode. Once your perspective starts to shift, you'll see the truth about spending. In this episode, you will learn about: The difference between how rich people think versus how broke people think. Where broke thinking shows up even when you have money. The actionable steps to rewiring your broke mindset. Signs you need to do a money language audit (and what that looks like). How the cost of not doing something can be more expensive than doing it. The ultimate money reality check that will help you make better decisions. What you can do today to take the first step into a wealthy mindset. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
How can you get past your fears to fulfill your true desires? Alyssa Nobriga is the Founder and CEO of The Institute of Coaching Mastery, which certifies hundreds of coaches every year in her methodology. Recognized as an expert coach by Deepak Chopra, she's also a licensed somatic psychotherapist and holds a master's degree in spiritual psychology. Our stories and our subconscious fears are powerful, and they frame the way our lives look—even when our conscious thoughts don't align with them. Alyssa shares her strategies for pursuing your true desires, creating lasting change, and getting out of your own way. In this episode, you will learn about: Why Alyssa needed to learn to stand in her own desires as a leader. How unlocking subconscious fears gave her permission to pursue her desires. The importance of slowing down to listen if we want to get out of our own way. How the simple step of awareness can pave the way for powerful inner work. How to empower yourself even when you've made mistakes in the past. The five levels of acceptance and why they're important to move through. How strengthening your capacity to feel makes you a better entrepreneur. The role of procrastination as rebellion, and how to overcome it to create change. What it means to be a wild woman: Being so authentically true to yourself that you're unwavering in your truth. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Alyssa: www.alyssanobriga.com www.instagram.com/alyssanobriga Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
You can do both, but you need to approach them strategically. If you're sitting on the fence of deciding whether to build a business or not because you're worried about how it will affect your role as a mom, this episode is for you. You don't have to choose between raising your children and building an empire, but if you want to do both, you do have to carefully consider about how to go about it. As a mother, you learn how to be ruthlessly efficient and prioritize incredibly well. When you start implementing this as a practice across your life and learn to say no to what doesn't matter, you'll realize you can do both. In this episode, you will learn about: Why you're not selfish for starting a business (and why others project this onto you). The importance of protecting your energy as a busy business-building mom. Why communicating with your people before resentment pops up really matters. How systems create freedom (and save your sanity). How I've changed since having kids and how this evolution supports my work too. Why community isn't just nice to have, it's necessary. Who you need to get on your side if you want to run a business as a busy mom. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
Learn how you can solidify your personal brand. Jackie Minsky is an executive-level mentor and corporate trainer with a rich background in public relations and marketing. Her expertise encompasses brand development, consumer needs analysis, and crafting innovative solutions. The importance of strategy can't be understated in public relations. This applies to every step of the process, from pitch to big-picture execution. Still, there's something more important to your business and brand than that—your energy, your frequency, and your intuition. Today we explore what makes a powerful brand, including the inner work you should do. In this episode, you will learn about: What the PR world used to be like and how it has shifted recently. The role your social media presence plays in PR and when it matters most. What makes an effective pitch strategy (versus what doesn't work). Why pitching just to tell your story isn't enough. How to identify areas of improvement in your own life and get better in them. The power of energy fields and frequencies in building the life you want. Why trusting your intuition is one of the best things you can do for your business. What it means to be a wild woman: Not being afraid to build your own programming. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Jackie: www.jackieminsky.com www.instagram.com/jackie_minsky Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
How can you teach your kids that they need to put in the work to get what they want? Some of the things we talk about with our kids may not be conventional, and at times we have faced judgement for the decisions we've made. When it comes to parenting, no matter what you choose, it can feel like there's no way to get it “right.” What I want for my kids is to be healthy, happy, and kind human beings. I want them to look for opportunities to be of service to others and create ripple effects of positivity everywhere they go. In this episode, you will learn about: Why it's okay to not agree with my decisions in parenting (and still respect them). The difference between being broke and being cheap, and how this relates to mindset. Why saying “I can't afford it” isn't productive (and what we're teaching our kids instead). Why we encourage problem solving and identifying opportunities early on. How we choose to educate our children, and the problems with traditional school. Why it's important to allow your kids to fail, and even celebrate those failures. Why teaching delayed gratification to kids is more important now than ever before. How acknowledging our privilege teaches our kids responsibility and impact. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
Here are the secrets that can make you truly happy. Liz Moody is a best-selling author, and through her books, podcast, and content, she shares fantastic tips for making healthy living easy. She's not claiming to be perfect. In fact, she's warmly transparent about the health obstacles she has faced, including being addicted to her phone. Today, Liz shares her best health hacks for feeling healthier, including what you can do to make new health habits stick. She also shares how you can develop more meaningful connections on a macro and micro level. In this episode, you will learn about: Why you need to put what really matters on your calendar. How you can build deeper, more meaningful relationships with your friends. The happiness hack that primes your brain to see the good in any room. Why most of us struggle to exercise even when we know we should be. How she got a wake-up call as a phone addict, and what she changed as a result. An underestimated shift that can create big results in your life. What the research says about taking risks, even when they don't pay off. What it means to be a wild woman: Living a life free of “shoulds.” Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Liz: www.lizmoody.com www.instagram.com/lizmoody Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
In this episode of the Modern Direct Seller Podcast, Becky and Jeremy Launder take us behind the scenes of DSA Canada 2025, sharing their biggest takeaways from the intimate, high-energy event in Kelowna, BC. From reconnecting with industry friends to fresh conversations about affiliate programs, AI, and innovative strategies for reaching younger demographics, this year's conference was all about pivoting, creativity, and connection. You'll hear direct from attendees and industry leaders who are testing new approaches, navigating change, and collaborating across company lines to strengthen the future of direct sales. Whether it's leveraging AI tools with heart or rethinking recruitment, this episode is packed with inspiration and forward-thinking insights. A huge thank you to our incredible guests for sharing their time, insights, and experiences: Donna Pinsonneault of She's Got Leggz, Sherri Dickie of Vector Marketing Canada, Judie Barta of Real You Health Coach Collective, Jorge Huaman-Pinillos of Immunotec, Jackie McClements of Shaklee, Ben Robinson of Abby AI, and Peter Maddox, President of DSA Canada. We loved learning from each of you!Time-Based Notes:0:18 Catching up with Becky & Jeremy3:25 Reflecting on the Conference10:47 Donna Pinsonneault of She's Got Leggz13:25 Sherri Dickie of Vector Marketing Canada15:41 Judie Barta of Real You Health Coach Collective19:35 Jorge Huaman-Pinillos of Immunotec21:43 Jackie McClements of Shaklee23:44 Ben Robinson of Abby AI26:37 Peter Maddox, President of DSA Canada29:05 Closing Thoughts30:34 Sponsor MessageShow sponsored by CinchShare: The number one most trusted social media scheduling tool for direct sellers. Start your 60 day trial today with coupon code KEYBOARD60 and spend less time posting and more time socializing!Get the full show notes at https://moderndirectseller.com/episode244
Aaron Derbyshire was a 22 year old from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. He was an engineer who everyone viewed as a really good guy. On Sept. 29, 2005, Aaron went out with co-workers to a club. While there, they lost contact with Aaron. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068020390034 Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/2025/07/02/aaron-derbyshire-how-can-it-be/ Article: https://www.kelownacapnews.com/local-news/kelowna-parents-still-searching-for-son-who-vanished-nearly-20-years-ago-7595581 If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Aaron Derbyshire, please contact the RCMP at 250-762-3300. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Here's what I struggle with in my life. People always want to know how I do it: run my business while having a strong marriage, a great relationship with my kids, and a healthy lifestyle. The truth is I'm not special, but I have learned to harness the power of consistency where it matters most. My life isn't perfect either, and in this episode, I open up about some of my biggest struggles and what I do lately to combat them. Remember that when you're struggling, it doesn't mean that you're failing—it's actually a part of the experience of reaching success. In this episode, you will learn about: The one question I get asked all the time (and what people really mean by it). How to start living the path of full alignment, whatever that looks like for you. Why I show up even when I don't feel like it. Some of my greatest seasons of struggle and what I do differently now. Why it's never too late to start whatever dream is on your heart. How I started feeling worthy just a few months ago, despite my perceived success. Why you need to build a support system if you want to move forward in life. What people actually want to see from you on social media. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
Re:Alignment: A Summer Day RetreatSaturday, July 12 | 9am–2pm | Secret Location in Kelowna$140 | Includes a nourishing farm-to-table lunchClick here for ticketsClick here to book a strategy session for The Pleasure Project ProgramIn this episode, Dana breaks down the powerful science behind why willpower alone doesn't stick — and why community, accountability, and environment are the real keys to lasting change. You'll learn how to protect your goals from the negativity around you, why your circle shapes your success more than you realize, and how to surround yourself with people who pull you forward into your biggest, boldest self.If you're tired of trying to “figure it out” alone, this is your permission slip to get the support that helps you rise.Click here to get on the waitlist for The Pleasure Project Program
Discipline actually provides more freedom, not restriction. Rachel has nearly 20 years of experience building multiple performance consulting and digital businesses. Her direct and disruptive approach to creating peak performance has led her to become the mentor of choice for senior executives and entrepreneurs who want to get fit. Complacency can take over your life. If you become complacent in one area, you can become complacent in all of them. In this conversation, Rachel shares the two critical mindset shifts that not only help you navigate tough moments, but also help you see yourself in a whole new light. In this episode, you will learn about: Myths about diet and exercise that need to be busted, especially for women. The critical shifts women need to make in order to be fit. The “aha moment” that made Rachel realize she'd become complacent. How guilt becomes a trigger, and the trick to rewiring your brain around it. The unhealthy outlets we use to escape difficulty and what to do about it. The power in proving you are who you say you are. Why your health is not your fault—but it is your responsibility. What it means to be a wild woman: To be all that I am unapologetically—a little wild, a little rebellious, and very honest. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Rachel: www.chaselifeconsulting.com www.instagram.com/therachelgodfrey Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
This is how you get people to buy into you. If you've ever second guessed yourself or played small when you could have been making a big move, I see you. But that strategy of playing small is killing your momentum. Success doesn't come from waiting until you have the perfect plan, it comes from fully believing in your vision. Conviction brings clarity, and that clarity magnetizes the right people and the right opportunities to you. Believe in what you're offering, make bold moves, and trust that the plan will reveal itself along the way. In this episode, you will learn about: A question to ask yourself that will reveal if you're ready to go for it. What conviction creates and why it's so important for business owners. The importance of believing in yourself first whether other people do or not. How to use your conviction as an anchor in your toughest moments. What keeps some women from taking action (and why you shouldn't be deterred). What it looks like to build self-trust and why it matters. The power in holding onto your vision when stepping into something new. Check out The Pink Skirt Project, happening June 11-12, 2026 in Kelowna, BC, Canada. Got a minute? I would love a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap, and give me five stars. Then select "Write a Review." Make sure to highlight your favorite bits. Subscribe here. Connect with Renée: @renee_warren www.reneewarren.com
What if the resistance you feel to receiving support isn't about money—but about the stories you've been carrying that aren't even yours? In this raw, unfiltered solo episode recorded while walking the streets of Kelowna, BC on Father's Day, Heather gets radically honest about her journey with receiving support, hiring help, and dismantling what it means to be a "strong, independent woman." Listen in as she shares:
powerful lesson I learned from, believe it or not, a cab driver in Kelowna who gave me a masterclass in how to ask for what you want and make it easy for people to say yes. Whether you're running a product-based business, coaching program, or selling anything at all, if you're not making the ask and making it easy, you're leaving money on the table. I'm showing you exactly how to fix that today. HIGHLIGHTS Learn how to create immediate “yes” moments that drive conversions. How to clearly ask for what you want. Small tweaks add up to big wins for customer experience and sales. How to remove friction from your sales or checkout process. RESOURCES Join the most supportive mastermind on the internet - the Mentor Collective Mastermind! Make More Sales in the next 90 days - GET THE BLUEPRINT HERE! Check out upcoming events + Masterminds: chrisharder.me Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get daily Money Mantras to boost your day. FOLLOW Chris: @chriswharder Lori: @loriharder Frello: @frello_app