What. A. Conversation.

It seems fitting that a new moon on 1/11 brings forth Episode Twenty-Two with the brilliance and bravery of Roselle M. Gonsalves, Head of Inclusion & Reconciliation at ATB Financial, a public speaker, storyteller, connector, Top 40 Under 40 and author of 'The Ordinary Turned Precious'.

Roselle is a passionate, strategic leader and a connector of dots who exists in the “space between.” Curiosity is at the root of everything she does, intentionally engaging in elastic spaces where multiple truths can coexist.

This conversation is as juicy as it is deep:

Good girl, bad girl

Belonging

Coming home to ourselves

Relationships

Shame

Perfectionism

Pleasing

Curiosity

Joy

Integrating the parts of ourselves

The significance of our stories and the powerful act of storytelling.

 
We cannot wait to hear what opens up for you after listening! This conversation will make you feel bigger inside.

Follow her on IG: @rmgonsalves

Buy her book: https://www.amazon.ca/Ordinary-Turned-Precious-Quest-Belonging/dp/1738091104/ref=asc_df_1738091104/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341828294360&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9538616697906447044&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001299&hvtargid=pla-2266734990868&psc=1&mcid=dd2ee2a803863d09ace36064816b3026

In a weary world, Kimberly provides hope thoughout Episode Twenty-One that there is a way forward.

Kimberly Lyall is a speaker, masterful storyteller and luminous soul. After surviving a childhood of dysfunction and poverty, Kimberly became a highly respected community leader active in numerous organizations. She was named a CEO at the age of 26 years, but within 2 years one of her employees committed fraud and then died by suicide. While suffering from PTSD, Kimberly rebuilt the organization into a powerhouse, but was fired a few years later when she stood up to harassment.

When Kimberly’s husband died and she was navigating grief and her purpose, she realized the significant challenges for leaders of organizations. Her mission moving forward is to light up these leaders by reigniting their clarity, connection, and confidence! 

Kimberly is not Indigenous; however she has received several significant Indigenous honours that influence her life and work. Kimberly was given the Blackfoot blessing “On The Trail of the Buffalo”, which speaks to her purpose of sharing stories and life lessons to inspire others.

www.KimberlyLyall.com

Insta: @kimberlyinspires

After a six month sabbatical, WE ARE BACK with Episode Twenty. A new moon and the re-birth of Between Us.  

Catch up with Karissa’s fast talking/moving and Sherise’s self-torturous Masters journey. We dive right back into the deep, including a tricky in our sisterhood and a humbling conversation around land acknowledgments.

We hope this episode is a gentle reminder that life isn’t happening to you, it’s happening for you. The common denominator is always you. 

Want to stay connected with us between episodes? Us too. We are waiting for you, right here.

Karissa: LinkedIn Instagram

Sherise: LinkedIn Instagram

Episode Nineteen is a summer cocktail of depth and playful fun between sisters! Sherise shares her comedic experiences with matchmaking and stray rabbits. Karissa opens up about her workaholic tendencies and shares her journey without putting a red shiny bow on top. 

This episode explores:

- Does our podcast family need a name?

- What is your deepest longing?

- What does your wanting want?

- What comes after ambition? Did our drive go away or has it morphed into something new and better? 

- Do you feel like you belong?

Please know you belong here; you are home with us!

Episode Eighteen is a conversation brimming with wisdom, empowerment and unapologetic authenticity.

Stacey-Ann Sukharrie is employed in the Financial Services industry as a Senior Manager, she is the Director of Communications for Empowered in my Skin and a transformational leader in Business Banking. Growing up in Toronto, ON Canada as a transplant from Trinidad and Tobago, Stacey-Ann shares her journey of immigrating, intersectionality, healing and empowerment. She is passionate about writing, bringing Karissa to tears during the podcast recording as Stacey-Ann reads aloud her poem titled 'Ritualized Healing'. 

On the verge of turning 40, Stacey-Ann made the courageous and conscious effort to publish her writing, which is now proudly displayed in Solstice Literary Magazine and The Globe & Mail. Additional pieces will be published later this year.

Follow Stacey-Ann on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ann-sukharrie-203516131 

The Globe and Mail

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/first-person/article-canada-is-my-home-but-so-is-trinidad-and-tobago/

Solstice Literary Magazine

https://www.solsticeliterarymagazine.com/poetry.html

Episode Seventeen, Socks with a Story, is sure to put a smile on your face and warm your heart to the core!

John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son duo that created John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world’s largest sock store with multi-million dollar sales across 88 nations.

John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. Every day, John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half their colleagues have a differing ability. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised nearly $500,000 for their charity partners.  Most of all, they are spreading happiness one pair of socks at a time.

John and Mark have generously offered our pod listeners a 10% discount code, BETWEENUS22, to use at JohnsCrazySocks.com. Let's show them some sock love!

Episode Sixteen, Part Two is filled with even more curiosity! 

Do you feel intractably stuck in some area of your life? Eric is generously offering our listeners $75 off his course until May 29th (no coupon required)! Check out Opening to Greater Possibilities, a holistic approach to getting unstuck and living a life you love.

https://ericteplitz.thinkific.com

Episode Sixteen, Part One emerges from sunny Los Angeles! We met Eric Teplitz, Life Enthusiast, on a website called Podmatch (which is kind of like a dating site, but for podcasts)! There was an instant connection and we knew the world needed to hear Eric’s journey of pursuing a music career in Nashville, backpacking over 500 miles of the Appalachian Trail, completing an Ironman triathlon (after three attempts), and finally meeting and marrying the love of his life, Samantha. This episode - much like Eric’s heart - was too big to fit into an hour, so stay tuned for Part Two!

Episode Fifteen, Part Two is well worth the wait! Dr. Pardip Athwal, owner of Back in Balance Wellness Center, discusses white fragility, staying well, what she does when no one is watching, a myth about alternative medicine and her dream for the world. 

Episode Fifteen is the first of a two-part series - a conversation with Dr. Pardip Athwal, which was too good not to share in its entirety! Dr Pardip is the founder and owner of Back in Balance Wellness Centre and someone who believes in the body’s innate ability to heal. Her education and experience combine eastern and western views of health and wellness, allowing the wisdom of the body to be expressed through chiropractic, acupuncture and craniosacral therapy. Let this episode nourish your mind and spirit, leaving you in a state of balance, bliss, and relaxation. Stay tuned for Part Two!