Podcasts about why victoria

Why Victoria should factor Melbourne's sporting heart into its "cautionary thinking," how Carlton find themselves in the "pit of souls" from Raiders of the Lost Ark, and more.

Lockdown 4.0 for Victoria. Derryn Hinch and Tony Tardio ask - Why Victoria? Plus Vaccines. We now have 3.5 million people vaccinated and 500,000 more due this week. Why are so many people so bitter and opposed?

The Mortgage Business Uncut podcast is your weekly analysis of the biggest themes shaping the Australian mortgages market. Join Alex Whitlock and Annie Kane as they discuss the hot competition for houses, what steps could be made to make saving for a deposit easier, and why the Victorian government is calling for credit card reform. This week, they discuss: - The average deposit required for a home in Australia - Increasing calls for super to be used to help home ownership - Why Victoria wants to see credit card interest rates changed And much more!

What if you could turn your hobby into a million-dollar business? Victoria Wiek was on the corporate track when she realized that 16-hour workdays would keep her from spending time with people she loved. So, she got clear on what the American dream meant to her and took the leap of faith to become an entrepreneur. Victoria and her family immigrated to the United States with just $30, and since then, she has turned her passion for jewelry design into a $500M business. She has been featured on Shop HQ and the Home Shopping Network for the last 23 years, sharing her designs with millions of women around the world. Victoria is also the author of Million Dollar Hobbies, the soon-to-be-published book designed to help women turn their passions into profit. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Victoria joins Anjel to share the turning point when she carved out her own definition of the American dream and decided to build the Victoria Wiek Collection. She discusses the role divine intervention played in putting her on the path to jewelry design, challenging us to elevate what’s really important to us and make decisions accordingly. Listen in to understand how Victoria’s business grew exponentially when she set clear boundaries and focused solely on the things she loves to do—painting, sketching and connecting with customers. What You Will Learn Victoria’s journey from immigrating to America with $30 to building a $500M business Victoria’s decision to leave the corporate world, slow down and live on less to spend more time with her family The turning point when Victoria defined what the American dream looked like for her and decided to build her own jewelry company The role divine intervention played in putting Victoria on the path to jewelry design Why Victoria focuses on tasteful, affordable jewelry that can be passed down in a family How Victoria realized the business she had started to spend more time with her family was actually keeping her away from them How Victoria’s business grew exponentially when she started setting boundaries Victoria’s commitment to do ONLY the things she excels at—painting, sketching and connecting with customers Connect with Victoria Wieck Million Dollar Hobbies Resources Million Dollar Hobbies by Victoria Wiek New Media Summit Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

Women have fought to be seen as equals. To build careers and achieve success in the business world. And in the process, we’ve sacrificed our femininity. So, what can we do to tap into our divine sexuality and bring feminine energy back—without losing all that we’ve gained? Victoria Vives Khuong is the shamanic practitioner, healer and spiritual leader behind the Divine Sexuality Podcast, a show dedicated to helping women positively relate to their bodies, their partners and their sexuality. Victoria has supported more than 4,000 women in leading more fulfilling lives through energy healing and spirituality, emphasizing divine sexuality as the foundation of our womanhood. She is also the international bestselling author of In a Matter of Seconds: A Story to Empower Yourself into Love, Success and Manifestation. On this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, Victoria joins Anjel to describe the near-death experience that initiated her spiritual awakening and share her commitment to helping others embrace their experiences in the ethereal realm. She challenges us to bring the nurturing quality of femininity back to the world, reconnecting with our bodies in the present moment and tapping into the creative force of our sexuality. Listen in for Victoria’s insight on creating space in your day to BE versus DO and find out what it looks like to exude your feminine energy and allow what you want to come to you! What You Will Learn  Victoria’s journey from a career in TV to a voice for divine sexuality The near-death experience that initiated Victoria’s spiritual awakening Why Victoria struggled to embrace her experiences in the ethereal realm Victoria’s commitment to mentor people whose consciousness is expanding to frequencies they didn’t have access to before The five traps that keep us from becoming ecstatic women (and how to move through them) Victoria’s challenge to bring the nurturing quality of femininity back to the world Victoria’s advice on getting present and reconnecting with your body How to tap into the creative force that is your sexuality and allow things to come to you What it looks like to create space in your day to BE rather than DO What dropping your masculine energy means for your sex life Connect with Victoria Vives Khuong Victoria’s Website Divine Sexuality Podcast Resources In a Matter of Seconds: A Story to Empower Yourself into Love, Success and Manifestation by Victoria Vives Khuong Victoria’s Free eBook on Divine Sexuality New Media Summit Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women on TeePublic Anjel on Twitter Anjel on Instagram Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com Apply to Wealthy Life by Design Leave Us A Message On Our listener line:   540-402-0043 x4343

How can you create a company culture that prioritizes giving back? After all, it’s hard enough to build a positive company culture, let alone one that centers around helping others. However, with the right attitude and resources, it’s completely possible. That’s the thinking that fueled entrepreneur and former nurse Victoria Sylvester to develop and scale her company. The first thing Victoria did to lay the foundation for a culture of giving was to put her employees first. Creating a people-centered business helped her employees feel empowered to give back. Today, Victoria and I discuss her people-first mentality and the road that led to her becoming a CEO. You’ll learn why profit and loss isn’t the end-all-be-all when it comes to business success; Victoria’s philosophy on delivering value in business; and how to give back as part of your daily operations. About my guest:Victoria Sylvester is the CEO of Acacia Training, a UK company that provides specialized educational training to people in the health and wellness sector. Victoria started her career in nursing, where she began training student nurses and healthcare support nurses. After seeing a market for career guidance, she started Acacia with her mom, who worked in the private healthcare sector. Victoria has since transformed Acacia Training into a publicly listed company that focuses on education as one of the UN’s sustainable development goals. In this episode we talk about:➤ Victoria’s background in nursing (5:53)➤ Why people are the center of Victoria’s business (7:14)➤ Why Victoria partners with B1G1 (13:27)➤ How Victoria used giving to help improve the company (15:24)➤ A trick to keep employees incentivized (17:57)➤ The UN sustainable development goals Acacia focuses on (20:05)➤ How to value your business beyond profit and loss (22:59)➤ Victoria’s advice to other business owners (27:16)Keep ListeningHow these women founders and CEOs built a start-up later in life — listen to Start-Up After Mid-Life Podcast Series. Contact MeReady to transform your purpose to an impactful business financial story, profit, and joy? Schedule a chat with me at any time.Get the R.E.S.U.L.T.S RoadMapYes, Christina. Please do send me that RoadMap – it sounds interesting.Connect with Victoria:➤ Website ➤ Linkedin ➤ Instagram ➤ The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals ➤ Creating more impacts through B1G1

Joining me on today’s show is someone who has grown up with a strong understanding of the construction industry, Victoria Levesque! Having been surrounded by family members who worked in this field from a young age, Victoria has leveraged that education to develop a successful career as both an estimator and managing director. She is now a proud Co-Owner of the established commercial glazing company, MEG Glass Inc. In this episode, we discuss Victoria’s journey to becoming a Co-Owner, how she has balanced her passion for dance with her construction skillset, as well as some advice for those out there who are wishing to make a start in this industry. Tune in to Episode 11 of Constructing Greatness to hear more!Some Questions I Ask:What was the process of becoming an Eagles cheerleader like? (4:40)Did you ever consider moving into project management while working as an estimator? (7:06)What sparked your interest in the glazing world? (10:23)What inspired you to create your own business, MEG Glass Inc.? (11:06)Where do you see your company going in the next five years? (14:56)What are your passions outside of work? (16:26)In This Episode You Will Learn:Some background on Victoria Levesque & Her introduction to construction (1:58)Why Victoria left LF Driscoll to work at RWW (8:03)What the application and certification process for MEG Glass Inc. was like as a WBE (13:09)Victoria’s advice for those contemplating entering the construction field (18:17)How the pandemic has affected Victoria’s business (22:19)Let’s Connect!LinkedInInstagram MPC Builders - WebsiteMPC Builders - Facebook Connect With Victoria Levesque:LinkedInInstagram - MEG Glass Inc.Website: MEG Glass Inc.Email: victoria@megglassinc.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What does it look like or feel like when we are unfulfilled? It can be easy to fall into the trap of our conditioning and end up in a place where we may feel stuck or dissatisfied. On today’s show I talk with my best friend, amazing coach, and new mama Victoria Carmel. We dive into the choice to live intentionally and purposefully in our relationships with ourselves and others and how to release limiting beliefs around what it means to be a woman and a mother. We get deep into: How you can identify lack of satisfaction in your life. The first moment Victoria felt a connection with her now husband and what feeling it evoked. Feelings of jealousy and anger and how to let that sensation work through the body.  Accepting her partner’s NO and the important impact it had on her personal development. The secret to how Victoria got through a time of uncertainty in the early days of her relationship.  How resentment can hold us back from healthy relationships (and how to fix it!) Actively choosing motherhood and struggling with the Madonna or Mother duality.  Why Victoria rejected common conditioning around pregnancy and all the things she did differently.  How you can be learning to check in with your body and what you could be doing to work through physical pain (without medicating it!) And more!   Learn more about Victoria: https://www.wellcuratedwellness.com/ Victoria’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/_mamavic_/ Subscribe to my email list and learn more about a desire-led life: https://www.aimeebatuski.com/ Come and join our fb community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DesireOnFire/ Check out my instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/aimeebatuski/ And my retreat company instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/desireonfire/

I’m happy to be sharing today’s very important conversation with scrapbooker, Victoria Calvin. This conversation was an important one as we touched on the very critical matters of representation, inclusion and equality. We dive into some of the deep issues that are relevant to the creative community and the world as a whole. Victoria and I explore her experience as a creator in the scrapbooking space and how she got into this career path. She talks about some of the current scrapbooking techniques she’s been loving and what she does when she’s feeling helpless. (This episode was pre-recorded on July 29, 2020) What’s in this episode: Why Victoria is so passionate about scrapbooking  How she's shifted her focus around scrapbooking and storytelling during this time What she does when she feels helpless The current scrapbooking techniques she’s been enjoying What she watches and listens to while working How she navigates conversation around racial inequality and division with her daughter Victoria’s advice on making equality apart of your core purpose Why representation and inclusion matters  Her thoughts on coming from a place of listening and understanding for those who are silent  Why she started a Patreon and her experience with the platform About Victoria:Victoria Calvin is the owner and creative director at Victoria Marie Designs, where she creates and teaches online scrapbooking classes, hosts annual scrapbook retreats, and creates video content on YouTube. Victoria also hosts several online scrapbooking groups on Facebook, posts daily content on Instagram, and creates exclusive videos and mini classes for her Patreon membership community. Victoria has served on a number of design teams to include Felicity Jane, Hip Kit Club, Tonic Studios USA, and Catherine Pooler Designs, in addition to guest designing for Freckled Fawn, Close to My Heart, and Citrus Twist. Additionally, she has been a featured guest on the Simple Scrapper Podcast and Get It Scrapped with Debbie Hodge. Victoria believes that scrapbooking is both an art form and a vessel through which our stories are given life through words and photos!  Connect With Victoria:Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Links:Victoria's Patreon The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi WaxmanI Was Told It Would Get Easier by Abbi WaxmanThe Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi WaxmanOther People's Houses by Abbi WaxmanAbbi Waxman Instagram Victoria Marie FB Group Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired.

Victoria Repa is the CEO & Co-Founder of BetterMe, a health and fitness app empire with more than 50 million installs, 400,000+ paid subscribers, and annual revenue of more than $60 million. BetterMe's flagship app often ranks as one of the top #5 apps on the App store in the health and fitness section. Connect with Victoria Repa LinkedIn Instagram Some of the Topics Covered by Victoria Repa in this Episode How Victoria started BetterMe How Victoria decided on the initial version of the app and decided to focus on weight loss initially The thinking around the target audience for BetterMe early-on Victoria’s user acquisition strategy for BetterMe The importance of understanding who your audience is How BetterMe implements changes based on user feedback The content strategy behind BetterMe and how they decide which content to add to their apps How Victoria looks at building new apps vs. improving the apps they have at BetterMe The approach Victoria has used to grow the team of BetterMe from 3 to 100 people The biggest challenges along the way of growing BetterMe Victoria’s big vision for BetterMe in the future and how she plans on getting there How Victoria views competition What Victoria’s day-to-day looks like as CEO Why Victoria just uses paper and pencil for planning and running her day The biggest lessons from Victoria’s career so far and why she prioritizes speed over efficiency Links from the Episode Reid Hoffman Blitzscaling Masters of Scale Summit Robert F. Smith The Daily Stoic Find the show notes at justgogrind.com/podcast

Today’s episode is so packed with useful information about our health and wellbeing! I chatted with Victoria Albina, Functional Medicine Life Coach and Breathwork Facilitator, all about ways to heal. Victoria was my functional medicine practitioner in NYC, and it’s been fascinating watching her evolve her practice from externally-focused to internally-focused, helping her clients to be their own healer, which we discuss at length in this episode. In this episode, we discuss: Victoria’s health journey and how it led to where she is now Why Victoria decided to become a Nurse Practitioner How she learned about herbs and nutrition How Victoria’s practice is evolving from external to internal-focused, shifting the power to the patient How she is moving towards a more feminist healing framework in her practice What are energy leaks and how do they affect us? How symptoms are a way of your body telling you something helpful How Victoria balances science and softer practices What the vagus nerve is, and what polyvagal theory is, and why they are so important Victoria’s personal practice How to balance intuitive eating and therapeutic nutrition Victoria’s tips for managing stress What is breathwork? How it works and what her routine looks like with it. Victoria’s advice for connecting inwards to know what your body actually needs so you can self-heal Mentioned in this episode: Victoria’s Breathwork playlist on Spotify Victoria’s post on the Vagus Nerve Episode 40 with Jessica Peppler (who Victoria did her breathwork training with) The Human Path, Sam Kaufman’s herbal school Victoria’s free breathwork workshop on August 14 All the deets: Victoria’s life coaching, functional medicine practice, breathwork sessions, and podcast can be found on her website, victoriaalbina.com Follow Victoria on Instagram at @victoriaalbinawellness Tag me (@saraweinreb) and Victoria on Instagram with your favorite takeaways from the episode— we’d love to hear them!

Your hidden genius is inside you, waiting to be coaxed out. At first, your hidden genius shows up as a little wisp that floats across your head. You might have dismissed it. Maybe you thought it wasn’t clear enough to be taken seriously. But you can move forward with just the wisp. You think, “I’m going to follow that wisp”, and see what happens next. You’re more than you’re allowing yourself to be In this HerBusiness podcast interview with Victoria Labalme, you’ll learn how to highlight the awesomeness that will draw people to you. You should be asking “What lights me up?” and then "How can I put this out into the world in service of others?" That’s a transformative question to ask. Because when you inspect all those things that light you up, you’ll find a common thread between them. And that thread, which Victoria calls the ‘Throughline’, helps you create an experience that stops time for people. Listen to discover: What are YOUR unique value proposition and your hidden genius? The importance of recognising the ‘through line’ that keeps trying to get your attention Why you already have all the tools you need to stop doing it like everyone else What it means to brand with your passion, and do what lights you up How not to fall into the ‘compare and despair’ trap “Just because you have an offer, doesn’t mean you have to take it” and other gems Why Victoria thinks decisiveness is overrated How to turn daily communication moments into a work of art Reaching INSIDE to find your OUTER path

Episode #20 Fun Things To Do in Victoria, British Columbia   Welcome to the Travel Gluten Free Podcast, where you, my friend, listen in on how to lead a gluten-free lifestyle with more fun and ease! Why Victoria?   Do you love small towns that are walkable and easy to get around with a charming Main Street with more stories and tales than you can listen to in a week? Do you love boating, being near the water and harbors? How about museums which celebrate native culture, a town with inspiring stories from amazing people and the best "running of the goats"? All of this and more can be found in Victoria, British Columbia.   How to Get to Victoria   Have you been to SEA-TAC - the Seattle airport? Let me be the first to tell you its a zoo. Planning to fly into SEA TAC give yourself a good 2 hours between getting off the plane, renting your car and getting anywhere in Seattle. If you are within driving distance, I would suggest doing the drive. Beautiful scenery, great places to stop along the way - I've got to tell you I took the most stunning rest stop photos on this trip during a rainstorm - and then take your car on the ferry across from the US to Victoria. Ferry rides are so relaxing and fun. Families putting together puzzles, people playing games or just sitting back with food from the concession on the ferry or the lunch they've brought, and enjoying the scenery. My favorite activity to do on the ferry - sleep! I'm like a baby in a car when it comes to ferries.   And if you've never ridden a ferry, check out my Instagram pictures and here's a tip - make sure that as soon as you park and you are able to move, grab a seat by the window! This is prime real estate on a ferry and if you don't move fast, you will be resolved to sit in a seat away from a window without a table. While still a good view (and you can always go out on the deck during the ride, which is a real treat and gives you amazing photo ops) its definitely harder to sleep in a single seat than in a booth next to a window.   Victoria, the town with a history of history Have you seen the movie Inception - the movie with Leonardo Di Caprio plays Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state when the mind is at its most vulnerable.  One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be a perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming.   This is Victoria, except take out stealing out secrets and insert history. Starting over 4000 years ago with the nations of the First People, Canadians Native Americans, the Royal BC Museum contains an exquisite language exhibit featuring native speakers welcoming you to the museum in over 2 dozen languages! Being an anthropology major and having a keen interest in Native American culture, this exhibit alone held my attention for a good 2 hours. Walking in, there are posts with the native language scribed on the pole, then you push the button to learn how to say welcome in their language. Just in British Columbia's native peoples alone, you can say welcome so many different ways, from Hello and Good Morning to How are you and your family? The language symbols used by native peoples of Canada are extraordinary - I've not seen these in other cultures. Most of these languages have only been spoken - writing them down is a recent phenomenon. Although many First Peoples do not speak their native language, the First Peoples' Cultural Council now provides community-based immersion programs for the next generation to learn to speak their native language - which was, for many years, illegal to speak. In addition to language, the cultural council also supports aboriginal artists. Look for the link to this great organization in the show notes below!   As you continue to walk through the Royal BC Museum, the local history unfolds of the white settlers taking over the region, the industrial era and the types of issues the white settlers brought onto the natives of the area. To this day, only one Native tribe in British Columbia has the right to own the right to their land. Walk through totems of more recent eras, with the large, bold carved faces and bodies of the local natives standing tall and prominent on the main floor. The Natural History Gallery gives you a feel for walking back into pre-history with a selfie-spot in front of the megafauna wooly mammoth, hallways of local and current flora and fauna and the diverse deltas and forests which are a part of BC's coast and interior.   The Royal BC Museum is a must-see on your stop to Victoria!   Walking Tour anyone?   Speaking of history, the walking tour is amazing! So many different little cultural hubs in Victoria including a China Town, where of course, you can purchase bubble tea! Fan Tan Alley, part of China Town, with Canton Cafe, calling the bubble tea lover with their picture sign, a woman happily walks out of the restaurant with her cup full of bubble tea, being sipped down until it eventually is transformed into the look of bliss on her face. The China Town Arch, which by the old tradition, should only be walked around and not directly under, because it is bad luck (or so our tour guide tells us ). Walking along the Main Street of Fan Tan, there's a vendor selling fresh produce, including fresh lychee fruit - a real delight when sweetened well. I find out that the Chinese immigrants who first came to this town were not treated well and were not allowed in the public school system, so the immigrants created their own Chinese school. Towards the middle of china town, Victoria decided to build an office complex in the 1960's AKA bomb shelter - which is a stark cultural black hole in the middle of rows of beautiful antique buildings with Chinese art influences.   There's also Bastion Square where you can find buildings made with beams from the Union Iron Works in San Francisco California circa 1861, modern art in the square and many historical buildings which now house offices, stores and apartments - each of them with their own unique story to tell.   Market Square in Victoria holds true to its name with a local outdoor market, an alleyway with history and unique feel when you walk between the red brick buildings, where you can almost hear the history if you can imagine the stories the brick and painted doorways tell when you walk by them. Their secrets are hidden under many layers of paint and story.   Downtown Victoria Trounce Alley - one of the main alleyways of downtown Victoria, is an interesting mix of modern and antique architecture, however, unlike the central bomb shelter of office buildings built in the '60s, these are tastefully created to blend in with the historical facades surrounding Victoria. Many upscale, gluten-free and fun eateries and shops abound in the downtown area. The Tobacconist, an original shop from the mid 1800s that has only known purveying of tobacco products since its inception, lies in the middle of Main Street in Downtown with a half-dome of hand-blown glass and metal welcoming you to the entrance to the store. There's Munro Books, where I picked up the Gluten is My by April Pevetaux, conversed with some locals, then moved on to Roger's Chocolates, established in 1885 and teeming with gluten-free truffles (of which I ate a FEW) chocolates and other delectable delights. Speaking of delightful, you must check out Chocolats Favoris, where the celiac-friendly ice cream shop will take your ice cream and dip it in one of three dips of your choice in the back separate from the gluten-infested dips in the front of the store! I must say this is NOT the choice of those who are faint-hearted when it comes to eating chocolate! My cup was SO full of delicious dark chocolate ice cream shell I wasn't able to finish the delectable fountain of goodness lying there, begging me to eat it - even when I saved the remainder in the hotel fridge overnight.     Jump out of Downtown into nature!   A short and beautiful drive from downtown, visit the Butchart Gardens. Started in the late 1800s by the wife of a prominent mining company, when the home they built was adjacent to the land they mined. Being that the land wasn't, let's say, easy on the eyes, the Jennie Buchart decided enough was enough and pulled workers from the mines to start to move dirt, plant and cultivate the area. The result is a magnificent garden, with over 100 years in bloom which include waterfalls, themed areas including a Japanese garden with a small creek meandering through the many plant residents and a rose garden. During holidays, the gardens put on holiday displays in different areas. One of my favorites in the garden was the cafe, with all of the gf choices labeled, including an incredible dessert, which I will talk about on the next episode: Gluten-Free Victoria with Ellen from the Celiac Scene. The gardens host a carousel, which, for $2 admission, you can be a kid again (I didn't bring any kids with me, I just love carousels, then stroll through the gardens and visit the dragon water fountain!   After the gardens, I headed over to Victoria Butterfly Gardens "a vibrant jungle experience" reads on their brochure. While I've been to a real jungle AKA rainforest, I can say that this is a sample of a jungle experience, but, an amazing butterfly experience to be had by all! There are a dozen species of butterflies, tropical birds and an insectarium where you can see bugs from the rainforest like the golden scarab beetle. They also have a small herbarium to check out poison dart frogs and the like.     Empress Hotel and the Running of the Goats Among the many historical buildings, the Empress Hotel is one of the most impressive. Recently having a multi-million dollar renovation, this hotel stands tall and proud facing the waterfront and beaming in the rays of the sun setting on the horizon. There is a history behind this building -  a mix of marriage, divorce, an affair with an 18-year-old chauffeur and a battle for inheritance. Typical typhoon story of the late 1800s. The Empress is still up and running today, if you are looking for a luxury stay in Victoria, this is the place you want to be.   speaking of the waterfront, I took strolls down here almost every night, the weather in Victoria picking up the Japanese current, is very mild. Only freezes twice a year and the high temp runs around 75-80. There are 1500 palm trees in Victoria, I didn't see any, but they are apparently there somewhere. The harbor is always teaming with artists, tours, activities and just as you start the climb to Main Street, you can visit the tourism center to book tours, get local information and maps to guide you through Victoria.   The location on the southern end of the Saanich Peninsula gives Victoria such an abundance of outdoor activities. One of my favorites was the walking path called the Harbour Walkway. From here, you can walk several miles around the harbor and take in the views, sit on a park bench and watch wildlife and the cruise ships docking in the harbor. For nature lovers and those who love to walk and enjoy the outdoors, Beacon Hill Park is the perfect spot to ride a bike, walk and especially enjoy the goats at the petting zoo.   Yes, petting zoo. I will totally own being the only person in the petting zoo sans small children. I can't help myself - I am a baby goat addict. When I found out there were baby goats nearby our hotel I was there. This is what I wanted to do for my birthday! Of course, being a baby goat addict, I had to be there as soon as the petting zoo opened. Then, I found everyone asking if we were in line. In what line? I watched as the sea of people who walked in after giving their donation parted like Moses himself had walked down the middle of the crowd. Then, they announced: The running of the goats was here!   Looking for a beautiful place to go, that's gluten-friendly and fun for all ages and interests, I would highly recommend Victoria. There's so much to see and do. After 7 days, I wasn't ready to leave for home and would have loved to spend another 2 weeks exploring the streets by foot.   Listener Shout-Out! Gluten-free blogger who navigates gluten-free travel like a boss! She has recently been in Thailand and tagged Travel Gluten Free in several of her photos! Carrie @forglutensake, thanks for tagging Travel Gluten Free on Instagram, this shout-out is for you!

This is the first of a new format series on the PRmoment Podcast. We’re going to continue our Life Stories series but I wanted to make sure we include the stories of younger, up and coming talent who are trailblazing impressive careers. So welcome to the first of our Trailblazers PRmoment Podcasts.  I’m pleased to welcome the founder and MD of PRmoment’s B2B agency of the year, Victoria Usher. I wanted to interview Victoria for a couple of reasons. First of all because Victoria came into PR relatively late in her career; she didn’t start working in public relations until she was 33. Also, until she moved into PR Victoria’s career was predominantly spent as a data analyst. So I reckon there’s probably some interesting stuff to talk about on how a data analyst built a PR firm. And finally I wanted to talk to Victoria about GingerMay. GingerMay only launched in 2010, already employs 40 people and has a fee income of £3.5m. What’s also interesting about GingerMay is that they refuse all project work - that £3.5m is made up of only retainer clients! Here is a taster or what Victoria and I discussed: Why did an experienced research analyst decide to launch a PR firm? Why Victoria would never describe herself as entrepreneurial. How she set out to build GingerMay gradually, steadily and organically How GingerMay is built with data at the centre of it Defining what “a data driven rigeur” means in a public relations business How GingerMay uses qualitative and quantitative deep dive studies with clients, carried out by its own data analysts How senior members of staff respond to GingerMay’s data investigation Why changes in the research sector have had big and positive implications for public relations Why a project based agency?: Client relationships don’t benefit the client or the agency Why a slow burn campaign will always be more effective than a short term splash How GingerMay train staff for 6 months before they go “client-side”. How GingerMay has grown to a £3.5m firm so quickly Why launching a PR firm having never worked in an agency is both an advantage and a disadvantage Why, as a client, PR firms can appear untransparent Why mentoring benefits both the mentor and the mentee How Non Exec Director roles have helped GingerMay grow its business Why a good mentor won’t give you the answer! Why Victoria is so frustrated at the inability of businesses to see the assets they have in working parent

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Victoria is founder of [_Rock the Room_](http://www.rocktheroomlive.com/)® and Risk Forward™. She is a performing artist and performance coach who helps people express their most authentic self and their hidden genius – on stage, in workshops, on video, and in life. Victoria is a private presentation coach to top executives and teams at companies such as Microsoft, Starbucks and Paypal. She also coaches leading entrepreneurs, NY Times bestselling authors, Hollywood directors, and thought leaders who speak on the TED talk platform. Her recent TEDx talk- [_Risk Forward™_](http://www.victorialabalme.com/tedx-talk-risk-forward/)- is spreading fast. In this episode, Victoria gives tips and ample advice on how you can “Rock the Room” and express your hidden genius. ## Key Quote “How do I design an experience for the audience to achieve the outcome that I really want?” ## What You'll Learn 1. How Victoria can help you express your hidden genius through the 5 modules of Rock the Room proprietary system. 2. The importance of structure, content, and delivery in giving a presentation 3. The importance of knowing what your underlying message is and making it the starting point of your presentation 4. The biggest mistake that people make when delivering a talk 5. Quick tips and advice for beginners and professionals 6. Victoria's examples of great models and masterful storytellers 7. Why Victoria considers Kris Carr as her biggest success story 8. How to present your credentials and handle issues such as sounding monotone and hand gestures 9. Victoria's top 3 pieces of advice to be more effective in business and in life ------- [Get the FREE Optimize, Automate, Outsource Blueprint here.](%20https:/go.lessdoing.com/blueprint?utm_campaign=blueprint-ari&utm_medium=link&utm_source=podcast) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/lessdoing/message