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Have you put off estate planning because it just felt too difficult or uncomfortable? You are not alone! It is so easy to bury our heads and avoid this topic altogether. In today’s episode, I talk to attorney and thought leader, Fiona Kayemba-Magezi, about the importance of estate planning. We discuss why this process is so important, some common misconceptions that could be holding you back, and everything you need to know to take action toward getting your estate in order so you can protect your family and loved ones. We dive into: [8:10] Fiona’s background, education, and career history [9:25] Her early-life interests that informed her decision to get her law degree [11:10] An overview of estate planning and what it covers [12:25] A common misconception about estate planning that could be holding you back! [14:20] Advice for parents around planning your estate (and the estates for young adult children!) [16:45] What to do if you feel stuck and have put this process off - but want to take action! [18:25] Why Fiona chose estate planning as a focus (it’s a powerful story) [19:10] A beautiful legacy you can leave your family that you might not know about! [22:35] What women need to know about estate planning (and why this is SO important!) [23:10] Why it’s important to take advantage of estate planning at a younger age [25:15] A powerful example of how lack of planning can hurt you in a divorce [29:25] Fiona’s BIGGEST tip for estate planning for women [31:15] The 3 MOST IMPORTANT reasons you do not want your estate to go to probate! [35:25] A pivot in Fiona’s career after a near-death experience with a drunk driver   Reach out to Fiona for a complimentary 30 minute consultation: website:  www.magezilaw.com email:  fiona@magezilaw.com   Join the Women Leading Powerfully -  Leadership Lab  We hear from women everywhere a deep craving for more. More fulfillment in their career, more desire to have a clear vision for their future, more readiness to take charge of their leadership and grow personally and professionally. Visit our new website at www.womenleadingpowerfully.com/leadershiplab/ and apply now for a seat in one of our April cohorts. In this season of unknowns, the Leadership Lab offers women the opportunity to get certain. You will make choices and increase your impact in more meaningful ways than ever before. Here is what you will walk away with after 12 weeks of group coaching: -Clarity and Confidence around what YOU really want -Awareness of what gets in your way -A vision statement for you as a leader -Tools for taking action that gets you from where you are to where you want to be -An easy way to measure your progress and get unstuck as you move forward So, if you are looking to build life-long connections and be in a community of like-minded women that have the same goals, then reach out to Natalie at natalie@corecreationcoaching.com for a complimentary coaching call to see if the Leadership Lab is the next step in your personal and professional journey! _____________________ Love the show? Let us know! Do you love the Lead Your Life podcast? If the insights, interviews and real conversations we share in each episode help you step into your power, and have more confidence to “lead your life, so you can love your life”, then please head over to  ‎Lead Your Life on Apple Podcasts and subscribe to the show. If you leave us a review, you might win one of our monthly prizes! Join the Women Leading Powerfully Community! Would you like to join a community of high-achieving women that are supporting each other to play a bigger game, have a bigger impact, and live a more fulfilled life? Join us in the Women Leading Powerfully Facebook Group.  This free, private community is for strong, supportive, determined, badass women who are leading their lives at home and in the workplace.  If you’re ready to take your life and your business to the next level, join us in this exclusive and amazing community of women today!

ON FIONA: Fiona is the founder of She Can She Did where she shines the light on impressive, self starter women in business. ‘The overall aim of SCSD is to demystify what goes on behind the scenes to create a successful company sans the sugar coating and encourage more young women that they too can do the same’. She also regularly runs SCSD midweek mingles which get sold out before you notice. Yet with all that growing success you won’t meet a more kind, selfless, interested and warm hearted person. She’s interviewed me a year ago for her blog (which you can read here) and since then it was obvious we’ll be friends. She sold me on her awesomeness the moment she turned up to the interview in her pink coat. WHY FIONA: don’t be fooled by this lady’s age (yes she’s young!) or the angel-like smile. Fiona means business, is savvy, smart, highlights weekly the most amazing business women in UK and knows what she wants. Watch this space everyone! She can, she did, she will!

Episode 16 of the Plant Proof Podcast with Vegan Marathon Runner Fiona Oakes talking about her path to becoming a marathon runner who holds 3 world records Fiona Oakes is a British Marathon runner who holds three world records despite losing her knee cap (patella) to an illness when she was 17.  The really fascinating thing about Fiona's story for me is not that she has holds these records but that among a non vegetarian family she personally chose to eat a vegetarian diet at age 3 and a completely vegan diet by age 6 due to her undeniable love for all animals.  After school Fiona held an office job in London before eventually starting an animal sanctuary in Essex which still exists today and provides a loving home to over 400 animals.  Between marathon running and the sanctuary Fiona puts every last bit of her energy into raising awareness for animal cruelty and showing the world that veganism is not only a compassionate way to live but a healthy way which can fuel you to achieve amazing athletic performance beyond your wildest dreams. In this episode we cover: Why Fiona made a conscious decision at such an early age to not eat animals Fiona's struggles with her knee in her teenage years How Fiona was 'different' to many of her peers growing up Her early career in London and how the animal sanctuary came to life Her typical routine at the animal sanctuary and how she trains for marathons Whether she actually loves running or simply runs for the animals What Fiona eats and much much more Connect with Fiona: @oakes.fiona on Instagram  Play now:   REVIEW/SHARE: If you enjoyed the episode and have a spare 1-2 minutes please leave a review on iTunes so the Plant Proof podcast ranks higher and becomes more discoverable for other listeners.  And if you have any friends that you think will benefit from listening to this episode or any of the other Plant Proof episodes please share the link - together we can make this world a healthier place. WHERE TO LISTEN TO THE PLANT PROOF PODCAST? Currently the Plant Proof podcast can be listened to on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Soundcloud or on the Plantproof.com directly (this page). In the near future it will also be made available on Spotify .  If you listen on iTunes be sure to hit 'subscribe' so you are instantly notified when I release new episodes.  

Fiona Oakes is a British marathon runner, who holds three world records for marathon running. In 2013, she won both the Antarctic Ice Marathon and the North Pole Marathon. She runs despite losing a knee cap from an illness when she was 17. At 48, she holds three world records, including becoming the fastest woman to run seven marathons in seven continents, plus the north pole, with an aggregate time of 31 hours 11 mins and 53 secs. Show notes Why Fiona describes herself as an animal advocate Going vegetarian at 3 years old in the 1970s Becoming vegan at 6 years old and her passion for animals Becoming an advocate for animals and needing a platform to speak out Where the running came from Working in London and coming from a cycling background Starting to jog to keep fit Not having a knee cap!! Considering herself as an amateur runner (even though running a 2.38 marathon!) Working out everything for herself Having determination and grit, but no talent… Deciding to go after ultras such as Marathon des Sables Running in pain The London marathon and training for it - and why you have to be brave to run a marathon Fitting training into her life - getting up at 3.30 am Her running routine to run a 2.38 marathon The magic for moving up a level in running - SPEED WORK!! Signing on to be available for the fire service Diet and why it is not a priority Not taking supplements, no gels or recovery drinks Vegan marshmallows! Eating one meal a day and not snacking Why she focuses on her feet Being on a very tight budget both financial and time wise Stomach problems while running Her most magical race The Marathon des Sables Being invited to run the North Pole Marathon! Learning a lot about herself while running Vegan running club 4 Deserts Grand Slam! How you can help and support!   Social Media Fiona Oakes Foundation -http://fionaoakesfoundation.co.uk/about/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fionaoakes/  Twitter - @Marathonfiend    Tower Hill Stables Animal Sanctuary - http://www.towerhillstables.com  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/towerhillstables  Twitter - @towerhillstable 

Today’s guest is an old classmate back in the college days and I actually met her at a Chinese college club. Fiona Salim came from Indonesia, studied at San Luis Obispo, got an awesome job at Bakersfield, California, and now is in the Netherlands’ getting an advanced degree. When I heard she was in another country, I had to ask her to be on the show. And the information that you’ll get from this one is very valuable. Because Fiona applied to both United States and European schools, you’ll learn about the differences between a United States University Application versus a European one, and you’ll learn the very different atmosphere that revolves around this university. Even if you’re not interested in applying to graduate school in another country, I highly recommend having an open mind and listening to what Fiona has to say. It’s well worth it. Take your time in Europe you guys, next week, we’ll be flying back to the United States where we interview our final guest, who is from Greece. If you enjoyed this episode, please, sign up on our email list at myfoodjobrocks.com, like us on facebook,  rate and review on itunes, and share with your friends. If you show interest in being interviewed, know someone who would be a great interviewer, or would like to join our team of volunteers, make sure to email us at podcast@myfoodjobrocks.com. Key Takeaways - How Fiona got into the food industry without a food science degree and got a really fun job because of it - Why Fiona chose Whennigen over Ohio State - Our discussion about process innovation - How work experience can “alter” your mindset in academia - Why you might need to look outside of the United States Summary of Questions Why Did you Decide to Go To Graduate School?: I’m impatient. I wanted to learn more about food to progress into the industry What aspects were important for researching graduate school?: Food and Health. Looking at the syllabus and curriculum Kansas State How is the application process?: Easier. You don’t need a GRE. But you need a VISA and you have to move. You don’t have to email your professors. You decide on your thesis your second year Best Advice about the application process: Emailing professors is still important, but you also have to be crystal clear about what you want. Leverage your network – Fiona leveraged her network to get into Winnepeg Funded: Unfortunately, Fiona is not funded. It costs $65,000 dollars for 2 years in the Netherlands but it’s $100,000 dollars in the United States if you’re out of state. Work Experience: People with no experience blame machinery and instruments rather than process Who Inspired you to get Into Food?: Food is more fun than healthcare Favorite Kitchen Item: Silicon Tip Kitchen Tongs Favorite Food: Tonkatsu Ramen Favorite is somewhere in San Francisco or Santa Clara Advice for going into graduate school: Don’t be discouraged and look beyond the United States If you were to tell your 18 year old self something: Don’t worry too much about grades. Live life. Make friends What We Talk About Wageningen Univeristy - Only focus: Healthy food Neatherlands IFT Website Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Biochemistry Nestle Research Bakersfield California Icyness Dr. Jimenez – Ohio State 3D Printing Netherlands made the lab grown meat burger Make a puree out of a carrot into a carrot (find link) Enzymes to create food Non-GMO Steak Korean Barbaque Beyond Meat