Conversations With Captain Sandy

Join Captain Sandy, Leah Rae, and guest Megan Olivi as they discuss the power of kindness, learning, and maintaining a healthy mental state. Megan, a sports broadcaster and journalist known for her work with the UFC, Fox Sports, and ESPN, shares her journey in broadcasting, emphasizing the value of treating every step as a learning opportunity and building relationships. She also highlights her advocacy for mental health awareness and sobriety, and talks about her husband, Joseph Benavidez's recovery and sobriety. We explore the challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries, while emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself and creating a welcoming environment. Discover valuable lessons on self-care, preparation, and continuous growth. This episode will inspire and empower you on your own journey! 

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You don't want to miss this episode with special guest Carolyn Aronson, the founder and CEO of It's A 10 Hair Care. Carolyn shares her journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur, including the challenges she faced and how she overcame them. Carolyn's story is inspiring and full of valuable insights. She shares her experience of losing everything with her first company, but she didn't give up and learned from her mistakes. She's all about taking risks and walking through fear to achieve your goals. She also shares her latest venture, a new superyacht that she is designing with the Mangusta team. If you're an entrepreneur, you will definitely learn from Carolyn's experience and gain valuable insights on how to achieve success in business.

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In this episode, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, former CEO of Celebrity Cruises, and Captain Kate McCue, Captain of Celebrity Edge, share their inspiring stories of how they achieved success in the maritime industry. They discuss the importance of hard work, loyalty, courage, and determination in pursuing one's goals. They also emphasize the significance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the qualities of a good leader, such as compassion, empathy, and vulnerability. The episode ends with a heartwarming moment as Captain Kate expresses her gratitude for a gift she received from Lisa and the rest of the Celebrity Cruises team.

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On this episode Captain Sandy and Leah talk to elite mindset coach Dr. Larry Widman of Max Out Mindset. He talks about his experience working with high-performance athletes and the importance of mental health education. They discuss the tendency to prescribe medication quickly without understanding individual needs and the benefits of mindfulness and mindset training. Dr. Woodman emphasizes the importance of awareness and strategy in mental health practices. He believes that confidence, composure, and concentration can be trained like any physical skill and stresses the need to take care of one's physical health. The episode highlights the importance of mental health education and the impact it has on everyone's life. There were so many takeaways from this episode, you might want listen to it a couple times! 

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Captain Sandy and Leah Rae sit down with special guest Melissa Rivers! The trio delves into their love for reality TV and Bravo's popular shows, including "Below Deck" and the "Housewives" franchise. They discuss the allure and casting strategies behind successful reality shows, while Melissa shares heartfelt memories of her time on the "Big Eagle" motor yacht—a vessel with sentimental value to her family—and reveals her plans for scattering her mother's ashes. Of course, they couldn't have Melissa Rivers on without talking about fashion and their shared passion for shoes. This episode was a blast!

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Captain Sandy and Leah Rae have a chat with Malia White from "Below Deck Mediterranean," sharing her incredible journey to becoming a captain! They discuss Malia's experiences on yachts, her decision to pursue a career in the maritime industry, and the inspiring role of Captain Sandy. Discover the power of representation and teamwork in the maritime world, and gain insights into leadership, decision-making, and fostering a positive atmosphere onboard. It wouldn't be a conversation with Malia if they didn't spill some behind the scenes tea from Below Deck Mediterranean!

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"Season 2 of the Captain Sandy & Leah Rae show is finally here! We wanted to kick off season 2 with fan questions from all over the globe. So many great questions: How do they navigate their long-distance relationship? What was the day that Sandy realized she needed to get sober, and how does she maintain her sobriety? What’s next for Leah Rae’s singing career and skincare line? What “Below Deck Mediterranean” has meant to Sandy? How does Sandy handle overzealous charter guests? Where’s one place in the world they both want to travel to? And so much more!"

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In this episode, we answer a listener's question about how to take action when things don’t go as planned, as well as answering a question about Captain Sandy’s Ocean Rangers program.

How do we handle situations that are out of our control? We share our advice for taking action in the moments that test us.

We also chat about giving back to the maritime industry and helping kids learn how they can do this as a job too.

Remember to order Captain Sandy’s new book here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/140196768X?keywords=be%20the%20calm%20or%20be%20the%20storm&geniuslink=true

We talk about:

• [1:10] What inspired Captain Sandy to create the Ocean Rangers program
• [6:45] Taking action when things aren’t going according to plan
• [7:30] How you can leave us your questions

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How can you be the calm in the storm? This episode is a very special conversation, as it’s Captain Sandy’s book launch day. 

In her new book, Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm, Captain Sandy shares her perspective on leadership and what she has learned about being a true leader over the years. 

In this episode, we talk about learning the art of leadership from both of our perspectives, and how to lead in a way that inspires others to create meaningful change in their lives.

You can order Captain Sandy’s new book here: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/140196768X?keywords=be%20the%20calm%20or%20be%20the%20storm&geniuslink=true

We talk about:

• [1:20] How to be a leader with compassion 
• [3:00] The art of Self Leadership 
• [5:10] Being the calm in the middle of the storm 
• [6:50] Leah’s advice on leading with grace and ease
• [9:00] The difference between a boss and a leader
• [12:15] Making real change and impacting others on a soul level
• [14:00] Captain Sandy’s gratitude for the maritime industry

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In this episode, we’re answering one of the questions we get all the time, and it’s how to stay healthy while managing busy schedules.

It’s no secret that nowadays, everyone’s lives are busy. It begs the question, how can we stay healthy and create healthier routines – even when it feels overwhelming?

The key isn’t perfection, it’s consistency and intention, and setting yourself up for success. We give you our best health tips to help you feel better every day.

We talk about:

• [1:00] Our biggest struggle when it comes to health
• [3:00] The one thing we do consistently, even when we’re busy
• [4:00] Tips to eat more mindfully 
• [6:00] How Sandy stays healthy while out at sea

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