Many of us have experienced the feeling of being alone, but can you imagine the fear of being alone in the water in the dark of night and critically injured?  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are joined by Resiliency Expert, Trent Theroux. 

Trent is an inspirational speaker who talks to conferences and companies about leadership's role in the Organization's Heartbeat.  Trent is also a Chief Financial Officer, a graduate school professor, an author, and an endurance athlete.  According to well-placed sources he is a passionate lover and after an accident which left him paralyzed, he created a foundation to provide durable medical goods for those with spinal cord injuries.

Authentic Touch Points
The accident that changed my life.  5:00
The Rescue.  16:05
Then I woke up.  21:50
The List.  24.20
When the feeling returns.  28:00
How my story helps me train others.  33.45
Back in the water.  41.10
A passion to help others.  50:15 

Trent was alone in the dark waters of Narragansett Bay touching what he thinks is an exposed rib. Seconds earlier a motorboat ran him over, severing all the major muscles on the left side of his back and carved out five pieces of his spine, leaving him paralyzed. Lying in a hospital bed unable to feel his legs, Trent creates a list of ten things he pledges to accomplish in his life. The first: walk again. 

The List, as Trent comes to call it, ranges from physical to emotional challenges and includes completing an Ironman. Follow Trent’s inspiring, humorous and touching journey from dark waters to the doorsteps of the Ironman.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.

Thanks!

Roxanne

Links:
Trent’s website:  https://trenttheroux.com
Trent’s email:  [email protected]

Do you remember watching the Olympics as a kid and imaging yourself on the podium? I’m sure many of us thought “wow, I wish that was me!”. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, I am so happy to welcome Olympic hopeful, Mariah Kelly who will share her journey to becoming an Olympic hopeful.

Mariah is a New Balance sponsored athlete and the recent Canadian Bronze Medalist in the 1500m event. She is currently training at Canada's Olympic Development West Hub and is in pursuit of representing Canada in the upcoming 2020 Olympics.

From OFSSA to the Olympics. 2:00

Mariah holds multiple Niagara Regional club records, is an NCAA All American, a Big 12 champion and Baylor University School record holder. Prior to joining the West Hub, she accepted a full athletic scholarship to Baylor University where she was named Captain of both the track and cross-country teams.

Upon completing her bachelor’s degree in health science, she moved out West to chase her Olympic dream. She is currently ranked 71st in the World and has plans of reaching the top 40 in this upcoming year heading into the Olympics.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions.

Thanks!

Roxanne

Mariah’s Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/mariah.kelly7
Mariah’s Go Fund Me Page: https://www.gofundme.com/sign-in?redirect=%2Fmanage%2Fmariah-kelly-to-tokyo-2020

Technology today makes life so convenient, but what is it doing to our human connection? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are so fortunate to be joined by Communication Expert and National Speaker, Alicia Berruti. Alicia is here to share what she has learned in her role at Bomb Bomb, a video email marketing platform that allows users to create and build better connections and relationships through video.

Originally from Vancouver B.C., Alicia came to Bomb Bomb with over a decade of experience in massage therapy, which included running her own business and building strong customer relationships. She is passionate about people and human connection, and that passion has fueled her desire to help other professionals communicate in ways that help us all be, just a little more human!

Alicia’s journey to video. 2:15

During her 3 years in sales for Bomb Bomb, she travelled all over the U.S. and Canada speaking and educating on the power of video and most recently has left the world of sales to take on the role of National Speaker where she continues to educate and inspire sales professionals to humanize their communication.

In her "free" time, you can find Alicia chasing adventure with her three kids, traveling the world in search of good music and food, and making films and commercials in the local Denver film industry."

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.

Thanks!

Roxanne

Alicia’s email: [email protected]

Technology today makes life so convenient, but what is it doing to our human connection?  On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are so fortunate to be joined by Communication Expert and National Speaker, Alicia Berruti.   Alicia is here to share what she has learned in her role at Bomb Bomb, a video email marketing platform that allows users to create and build better connections and relationships through video.

Originally from Vancouver B.C., Alicia came to Bomb Bomb with over a decade of experience in massage therapy, which included running her own business and building strong customer relationships. She is passionate about people and human connection, and that passion has fueled her desire to help other professionals communicate in ways that help us all be, just a little more human!

Authentic Touch Points
Alicia’s journey to video.  2:15
Technology is taking away our human connection.  5:30
Getting comfortable on video.  8:00
Less prep for a better video.  11:50
Creating trust with visual realism.  13:30
How & why Bomb Bomb works.  16:50
Creating that personal connection.  21:45
Getting to know me through video.  24:55

During her 3 years in sales for Bomb Bomb, she travelled all over the U.S. and Canada speaking and educating on the power of video and most recently has left the world of sales to take on the role of National Speaker where she continues to educate and inspire sales professionals to humanize their communication.

In her "free" time, you can find Alicia chasing adventure with her three kids, traveling the world in search of good music and food, and making films and commercials in the local Denver film industry."

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions. Click here to contact me at your convenience.

Thanks!

Roxanne

Links: 
Alicia’s email:  [email protected]
Bomb Bomb:  https://bombbomb.com
Free Trial:  https://bombbomb.com/nextsteps/

Here lies the age-old question...is it nature or nurture? On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are joined by my good friend Angela Kelly, mother of Olympic hopeful, Mariah Kelly to discuss the traits of an elite athlete and the role of a parent in helping them reach their full potential.

Angela Kelly, RN is an accomplished Regulated Professional Health Leader with over 30 years-experience. She graduated from George Brown College in 1987. Angela has worked the last 20 years a Human Resources expert focusing on Disability Management, Health and Wellness. She has worked in a number of diverse backgrounds in both private, public and complex workplaces where she has led a number of health initiatives which were strategically designed to impact their bottom line.

Seeing the potential for greatness: 2:10

Angela has worked as an Educator since 2008 in both Human Resources and in 2019 secured a contract position as a Nurse Educator. In these roles, Angela was responsible to develop and deliver key concepts related to Disability Administration and Nursing Theory. She has a certificate as a Health Coach since 2012 and enjoys health coaching clients with a focus on modifying risk factors associated with Diabetes, Heart Disease and Obesity.

Angela’s most important role is as mother, friend and advisor to her daughter, Mariah Kelly whose dream is to compete in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

The same principles and ideals can be applied to managing greatness in your employees. Be sure to tune in to hear ideas that can help lead your team to the top.

I encourage you to reach out at any time with thoughts or questions.

Thanks!

Roxanne

Angela’s email: [email protected]