By Mark Laurie
Here is where fascinating women get comfortable. Chatting with Mark they reveal their journey, both the highs and lows, the events that have shaped them. These women share their values, their insig
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The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.
In this captivating episode of *Fascinating Women*, Mark Laurie sits down with his long-time friend, Lara Jickles, for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. Lara opens up about the profound experiences that have shaped her, including the tragic loss of her baby sister and how it fueled her rebellious spirit. From her adventures as an international nude model and high-wire suspension worker to her current role as a personal trainer and district manager for Arbonne, Lara's journey is anything but ordinary.
She shares her insights on the importance of self-acceptance, a positive mindset, and the power of vulnerability combined with fearlessness. Lara's ability to connect deeply with others shines through as she discusses the lessons she's learned and the resilience she's cultivated.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration from a woman who has truly lived life on her own terms.
It is a remarkable conversation.
Lara Bio
Hello, my name is Lara Jickels, a wild child who is trying to find the best version of herself while navigating being a wife, stepmom and new mom. I come from an adventurous past, which has made me the unique individual I am today! I am unfiltered, spicy, and definitely see the world differently than most.
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About Mark Laurie - Host.
Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography.
http://innerspiritphotography.com
https://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/
Sound Production by:
Lee Ellis - [email protected]
Jennifer discusses personal growth, inspiration, and mindfulness. Shes shared experiences on embracing challenges, taking risks, and overcoming imposter syndrome. Jennifer emphasizes the value of education and healing, going deeply into her yoga philosophy and Buddhist teachings. She discusses navigating the gray area of life and business, with a focus on self-confidence and mindfulness. Jennifer talks about her challenges of modelling and the importance of breathwork in finding meaning and fulfillment.
Jennifer works as a Registered Massage Therapist and Lymphatic Drainage Therapist in Calgary, Chestermere and Langdon. She can offer cupping at all the locations and low-light laser therapy in Chestermere. She is a “no-nonsense” provider, which means that she does ae treatments she lot of research in her own time to make sure the treatement she provides are effective and evidence-based.
Jennifer's future plans are as exciting as her present work. She will be completing 100 hours of training in 2024 in lymphatic drainage, a significant milestone that will allow her to treat complicated cases of lymphedema and help clients with compromised lymph systems, possibly due to cancer or injury. This commitment to continuous learning and improvement is a testament to her dedication to her client's well-being.
She is a mom to an amazing 18-year-old and recently engaged to her partner Carrie, who lives in Kimberley, BC. You can also find her teaching therapeutic yoga classes in Calgary, and she has an extensive library of classes online.
LInks:
www.jenniferstrukoff.com
https://www.instagram.com/yogakitty/
www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-strukoff-0960b174
Jennifer Strukoff
Registered Massage Therapist - Lymphatic Drainage Therapist
Certified Yoga Instructor 500+ hours
403-830-5668 www.jenniferstrukoff.com
About Mark Laurie - Host.
Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography.
http://innerspiritphotography.com
https://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/
Sound Production by:
Lee Ellis - [email protected]
Michelle shares her approaches to overcoming fear and cultivating discipline in pursuit of goals. She emphasized the importance of purpose, self-improvement, and embracing uncertainty. Michelle relates her experience transitioning from athlete to entrepreneur, highlighting the value of creative outlets and community involvement. We discuss the challenges of being an artist and entrepreneur. Michelle talks openly about her hardest lesson, her first (and only) business failure. Throughout the conversation, she emphasized the importance of empathy, kindness, and discipline in creative pursuits and personal lives
Michelle Bio
I'm a highly motivated and passionate individual who has dedicated my life to the arts. I have worked hard to obtain a broad skill set ranging from project manager to fashion designer and business owner. I am able to lead large projects and clearly see the steps that need to be taken for their completion. I see obstacles as challenges and the impossible as possible. If I don't know how to do something, I will learn. I have exceptional time management and organizational skills, always juggling several projects at one time. I am down to earth, relatable and highly compassionate. I look at everyday as an opportunity to learn something new and do something amazing.
For RAW Artists Canada http://www.RAWartists.com
https://www.instagram.com/rawartistscanada/
For my fashion line, Jojee Apparel
https://www.jojeeapparel.com
https://www.instagram.com/jojeeapparel
Personal Website
http://www.michellebylow.com
About Mark Laurie - Host.
Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography.
http://innerspiritphotography.com
https://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/
Sound Production by:
Lee Ellis - [email protected]
Keziah Arsenault's journey is one of resilience, transformation, and fire—literally. In this captivating episode of the Fascinating Women podcast, Keziah shares how she evolved from a controlled upbringing to embracing her true passions. With a background in biological sciences, psychology, and veterinary medicine, she discovered her love for fire performance and became a prominent figure in the field. Keziah talks about the importance of pursuing one's passions, breaking free from societal expectations, and continuously seeking new experiences. Her story is a testament to the power of adaptability and following your intuition. Don't miss this episode filled with inspiring insights and the incredible tale of a woman who truly plays with fire.
Meet Keziah Arsenault: A Master of Fire and Transformation
Keziah Arsenault is a unique blend of science, art, and energy healing. With a deep respect for the wisdom of older generations, she uses her expertise in medical knowledge, psychology, life coaching, and energy therapy to help seniors achieve their post-retirement dreams.
Keziah’s intuitive gift for understanding and assisting others has guided her for nearly 30 years. She has been an innate life coach, sensing the energy of people and places to help them navigate difficult times. This natural talent led her to formally embrace life coaching, where she now helps individuals live the lives they desire and deserve.
Her mission is to renew passion for life, particularly for those feeling stagnant. By eliminating toxic and negative energies, she revives the zest for living.
Keziah's journey began with studies in biological sciences and psychology, leading her to Europe for veterinary medicine. Returning to Calgary, she immersed herself in primary healthcare, further fueling her passion for senior care and mental health.
Now a master in Usui Reiki, Holy Fire Karuna Reiki, Shamanic healing, and Access Consciousness Bars, Keziah combines these disciplines to enrich her natural gifts and help others.
About Mark Laurie - Host.
Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography.
http://innerspiritphotography.com
https://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/
Sound Production by:
Lee Ellis - [email protected]
Mark chats with Dr. Sandra Shur. She talks about discovering her ability to read aura fields and how she went from a Chiropractor to an entrepreneur and then aura fields. She lays out the struggles, the forces that shaped her and how she came to embrace her gifts. She gets into challenges and high points. Why she likes it so much
Sandra Schur bio
Dr. Sandra Schur, an auric field consultant, offers a unique approach to her clients. She uses her skill of reading the human aura to help purpose-driven entrepreneurs and spiritual seekers create more health, happiness, and better self-care. Her approach is centered on honoring the true needs of their bodies, minds, and spirits, setting her apart in the field.
As the founder and owner of Aura Power, she has helped hundreds of clients from across multiple industries gain deep insight into themselves and their inner workings to help them align with their deeper purpose, honour the true needs of their souls, and create their most fulfilling lives, relationships and businesses.
By reading her client's auras, Dr. Sandra Schur provides a unique perspective that has helped many to understand themselves in a whole new way. This process allows her clients to see their lives and habits in a different light that is more aligned with their soul and their happiest, healthiest body, mind, and spirit. Having developed this skill in private practice as a chiropractor, she now uses this gift to help her clients break through subconscious blocks and inner obstacles so they can honour the true needs of their souls, form better self-care habits, and live their happiest, healthiest, most fulfilling lives.
Ph: 415-493-8351. Website: aurapowerful.com. email: [email protected]
About Mark Laurie - Host.
Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography.
http://innerspiritphotography.com
https://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/
Sound Production by:
Lee Ellis - [email protected]
Welcome to another episode of "Fascinating Women" with Mark Laurie. In this engaging conversation, Mark sits down with Claudia Martens, a dynamic public speaker and mentor with a rich background in empowering voices. Claudia shares her journey from a second-generation Chinese-Canadian navigating early life challenges in Calgary, to becoming a powerful advocate for confident public speaking. She dives into the importance of making purposeful choices, the impact of meaningful actions, and how her mentors have shaped her path. Whether you're looking for inspiration, practical advice, or a fresh perspective, this episode offers valuable insights that will resonate with women striving to find their voice and purpose. Tune in to discover how Claudia transforms failure into opportunity and learn her secrets to maintaining clarity and direction in a constantly evolving world.
Bio Claudia Martens
She is the founder of Confident Claudia, whose mission is to leave no voice unheard via empowering confidence in public speaking. She specifically targets her inside-out approach to public speaking via storytelling. Her background stems from being the eldest daughter of an immigrant family and having to be the voice of her family starting at age 6. She has a business degree with 20+ years of combined work experience in accounting, operations and sales in the oil and gas, retail and real estate sectors. She is a certified John Maxwell Team speaker, coach and teacher. Her teaching and coaching is an integration of multidimensional and multi-sensory experiential learning. She's a practitioner in what she teaches and links arms with other experts in leadership, public speaking, and personal and professional development to offer well-rounded feedback to her students.
Find out more on what she's up to at www.confidentclaudia.com.
About Mark Laurie - Host.
Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography.
http://innerspiritphotography.com
https://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/
Sound Production by:
Lee Ellis - [email protected]
Niki is a woman who arrived the hard way. She does not back down; she goes forward with her rules. Niki sees challenges rather than failure. Her version of success is not money-based but goal-based. She constantly goes against the grain, succeeding in places most said she should not even try. Her resume is international, and she is recognized for a variety of accomplishments. She is an indigenous woman but refuses to use her heritage for leverage. Everything she has earned she earned on her own merits.
Niki bio
Niki Middleton is a prominent figure in the modeling and entertainment industry, based in Calgary, Alberta. With an extensive career spanning over a decade, Niki has been recognized internationally as an award-winning model, actress, and fitness enthusiast. She has graced the pages of prestigious publications such as British Vogue and has competed in the UFE World Championships as a bikini competitor.
Beyond her modeling achievements, Niki is an acclaimed actress and an international brand ambassador, leveraging her platform to promote brands globally for over 13 years. Her resilience and dedication have been particularly inspiring, given her background and the challenges she has faced, including overcoming adversity in both her personal life and professional environments.
Niki's Indigenous Metis heritage is a core part of her identity and influences her advocacy and community involvement. She actively participates in projects that enhance the visibility and representation of Indigenous communities, such as hosting segments on The Cowboy Channel that highlight Indigenous contributions and experiences.
As of 2023, Niki continues to expand her influence and involvement in various sectors, including reality TV and historical education, further solidifying her status as a versatile and impactful figure in both the entertainment industry and her community.
For more on her career and projects, you can follow Niki Middleton on her [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/niki.middleton) and [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/niki.middleton) profiles.
About Mark Laurie - Host.
Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography.
http://innerspiritphotography.com
https://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/
Sound Production by:
Lee Ellis - [email protected]
In this riveting episode of "Fascinating Women," Mark Laurie invites Luann Horobin, a seasoned expert in personal and career transformation, to share her journey of resilience and empowerment. With her roots in Alberta, Luann's spontaneous plunge into the stock market and her transformative experiences in healthcare and personal life shine a light on the power of embracing change.
Luann details how unexpected life shifts, including a career upheaval and becoming a single mom, propelled her to redefine her professional path. Her stories underscore the importance of a positive mindset, the strength found in community, and the surprising opportunities that crises can present. Whether discussing her early lessons on a farm or her strategic approach to overcoming personal and professional challenges, Luann's insights are a testament to the idea that with the right perspective, every challenge is an opportunity.
The conversation delves deep into the concepts of perseverance, the significance of being true to oneself, and the innovative ways to navigate life's unpredictabilities. Through her profound understanding of human psychology and her personal anecdotes, Luann provides listeners with practical advice on turning life’s obstacles into stepping stones.
his episode is not just a narrative of overcoming adversity but a toolkit for anyone looking to steer their life in a direction of growth and fulfillment.
About Luann:
Luann is a native Albertan, one of 1600 ICF Master Coaches, Executive and Leadership Coach, Career Accelerator, Transformational Consultant, Teacher, and Facilitator. Work ethic and community were key values, instilled in early childhood from the farm, that have been lifelong guiding principles. Yet when facing life and career transitions, a pivotal point was learning how to get what and where one wants that’s not about working harder, with less stress.
As an avid learner, books, programs and learning from others were staples in life, but gave modest results, compared to mindset., Luann guides executives, business leaders and high performers to use the #1 took mindset, to achieve new ambitions, much quicker. In mere hours, mindset methods can save years of stress, trial, and error.
Luann’s deep dive into the neuroscience of transformation, led to her custom formula of career and transformation coaching for life-altering breakthroughs in leadership presence, relatability, relationships, and meaningful work beyond one’s upper limits. New mindset programs bring ambitions to life, to be your best self, make better decisions, and put the zest in life, without stress.
Outside of work Luann loves being a mom, dog grandma, pickleball, dancing,running, nature, walking, family and friends.
Website: www.luannhorobin.com
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/luannhorobin
Taking Perspectives Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UpRQD9ULtMZ9PRwvFWIHTFd2-8VYEBm/view?usp=drive_link
About Mark Laurie - Host.
Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography.
http://innerspiritphotography.com
https://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/
Sound Production by:
Lee Ellis - [email protected]
Embark on a riveting journey with Phoenix Starchild, a woman whose resilience shines through a tapestry of life trials and profound transformations. From a secluded, small-town upbringing to a life marked by trials and revelations, Phoenix's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the pursuit of truth. Discover her courageous transition from facing personal turmoil to seeking and embracing divine interventions, leading her toward healing and self-discovery. Through her exploration of love over fear and her dedication to helping others, Phoenix embodies a message of hope and empowerment. Her evolution from trauma to triumph and her dedication to growth and helping others are at the heart of this inspiring conversation. Tune in to witness a narrative of struggle, spiritual awakening, and relentless pursuit of personal truth that promises to inspire and resonate with all who listen.
Bio Phoenix Starchild
You will get her life track in the podcast; she opted to share herself through her poem.
The Alchemy of My Awakening
I am a wildfire, a hurricane, I am unleashed!
vibrant. wild. beautiful.
I am the storm, the lightning, the booming thunder.
I am a seductress, healer, free-spirited chaser of adventure.
I am a gentle breeze on a warm summer day.
I am comfort.
I am solace from the ugliness of the world.
I am tenderness, nurture, gentle arms around weary shoulders.
I am soft, open, the place of safety.
I am confidante, advocate, fierce ally and protector.
I am bad-ass, playmate, partner in crime.
I am lusty and passionate, and raucous laughter.
I am ancient wisdom.
still. certain. sure.
I am the depths.
I am rooted in the earth, interwoven fibres of the vast universe,
connected to all knowledge, power, and grace.
I am forgiveness and restoration.
I am redemption in a touch.
I am home.
I am Love.
- Phoenix
Sponsored by Inner Spirit Photography
HTTP://innerspiritphoto.com
About Mark Laurie - Host.
Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography.
http://innerspiritphotography.com
https://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/
Sound Production by:
Lee Ellis - [email protected]
In this captivating episode of "Fascinating Women" with host Mark Laurie, we journey through the life of Dana McIntosh, a woman whose story is as diverse as it is inspiring. Born in Winnipeg and raised in England, Dana's life took a turn when she visited Calgary during the 1988 Winter Olympics.
Years later, remembering how she fell in love with the city, she made a bold move, leaving her life in London to start anew in Canada. Dana shares her experiences of working in the high-octane world of advertising in London during the 80s, her transition to life in Calgary, and the stark contrasts between the two cities. She reflects on the influence of Margaret Thatcher, her core values of respect, continuous learning, and hard work, and the importance of kindness in her life. Kindness has always guided her.
Dana's journey is not just about professional success; it's about adapting to life's challenges, embracing opportunities, and the joy of retirement. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, adaptability, and the courage to follow one's heart.
Dana McIntosh Bio
‘Den Mother/Cat Herder’ – that’s me! These endearing and apropos monikers were bestowed on me by colleagues years ago. As a career Executive Assistant supporting the highest echelons of international organizations, I became a self-styled ‘Moneypenney’ supporting entire C-suites and their Boards of Directors. My overarching performance objective was always to stay two steps ahead of the game - anticipate the need and have the solution(s) on hand, often before my execs themselves even realized what they needed.
My finely-honed administrative and management skills garnered over 4 decades were employed in high-profile international marketing and ad agencies (BBDO), in project and property management firms, and in the brewing(Big Rock), distilling (Eau Claire), and grocery (Co-op) industries. I additionally have served on Community Boards, Health & Safety Committees, and volunteered with the ‘Girl Guides of Canada’ for a 12-year period.
Although Canadian-born, I was entirely educated in the UK, worked in central London for 8 years, then Calgary, which has now been my home these past 35 years. Away from the Boardroom, we hobby-farmed and later built our family-owned ‘Canal at Delacour Golf Club.’ Naturally, when the sun shines, golf is my ‘happy place’. Fore!
About Mark Laurie - Host.
Mark has been transforming how women see themselves, enlarging their sense of sexy, and expanding their confidence in an exciting adventure that is transformational photography. His photo studio is Inner Spirit Photography.
http://innerspiritphotography.com
https://www.instagram.com/innerspiritphotography/
The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.