In this episode, I welcome Wendy Ng, an occupational therapist and coach who helps Asian women navigate the complexities of living between two cultures with confidence and mindfulness. I'm thrilled to have Wendy here because I love her energy and the wisdom she shares. For those following her on Instagram @the_wendy_ng, you'll find incredible tips and tricks to help reconnect with yourself and shift your mindset. Wendy shares how she got started on this journey, using her experience growing up as a second-generation Chinese and her professional knowledge to help clients shift their thinking and reconnect with their intuition. 

Our conversation covered how embracing personal preferences without guilt is essential.  When you view saying no as expressing a preference rather than a personal rejection, this helps maintain healthy relationships and personal well-being. 

For those struggling with boundaries, my website offers a free ebook, “Learn How to Say No Without Sounding Like an A-hole,” providing practical scripts and insights.

Learn more about Wendy Ng here:

https://www.thewendyng.com/

Wendy’s Instagram: @the_wendyng

In this episode, we explore how to use your existing skills, knowledge, and experiences to create a life you love. I'm thrilled to welcome my friend James Dunn, a mindset coach with an inspiring story. Despite a youth headed toward crime and hardship, and facing significant challenges at a young age, James has spent the last 20 years transforming his life through self-discovery and personal growth. Now, he dedicates himself to helping others achieve the same.  James is a true example of ‘you aren’t where you come from’.

If you'd like to learn more about James and access valuable resources:

Daily Roadmap -  https://therealjamesdunn.ck.page/6592f61a4f

Instagram: @TheRealJamesDunn

Tiktok: @TheRealJamesDunn

Facebook: James Dunn

Other links referenced in the episode:

True Hourly Wage Calculator: https://www.wendyverwey.com/thw-calculator-free

How can Wendy help me? https://www.wendyverwey.com/coaching

Effin Birds https://www.instagram.com/effinbirds/

Have a listen to my conversation with Holly Penny, a versatile entrepreneur with a passion for helping others manage their finances. Holly shares her journey from working in corporate finance to starting her own bookkeeping business. She emphasizes the emotional burden finances can place on people and the relief that comes from delegating this responsibility to a professional.

Our conversation highlights the significance of tracking expenses, and I recount my own journey of meticulously recording every penny to gain control over my finances. Holly supports this by discussing the importance of knowing where your money goes and aligning it with your life goals. We touch upon the common fear of seeking financial help and the shame associated with money management.

Holly's unique approach to bookkeeping involves regular, proactive engagement with clients, helping them understand their financial statements and make informed decisions. Both Holly and I stress the importance of forming partnerships with professionals who can support your financial journey and the benefits of letting go of tasks outside your expertise.

We also discuss how personal growth and financial awareness can transform other areas of life, urging listeners to take actionable steps towards their goals. Holly’s experience as a bookkeeper, her transition to entrepreneurship, and her advice on creating work-life balance provide valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their financial well-being and personal growth.

Holly’s Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/holly_penney/

https://www.instagram.com/novaridgebookkeeping/

Website:

https://hollypenney.ca/ https://novaridge.ca/

FREE Bookkeeping Checklist: 

https://novaridge.ca/bookkeepingchecklist/

Monthly Growth Session for Female Business Owners:

https://novaridge.ca/events/women-in-business-monthly-growth-session/

Discover How To Feel In Control Of Your Finances, Stop Stressing About Money, and Finally Enjoy Your Life!  👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻 https://www.wendyverwey.com/posts

Your TRUE Hourly Wage  👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻https://www.wendyverwey.com/thw-calculator-free

In this episode, I have an enlightening chat with Kim Sneath, International Life Coach and Clutter Specialist.  

Kim and I explore how letting go of clutter, mentally and physically, has brought more freedom and richness to both of our lives. I'm fascinated by Kim's work as a breakthrough coach helping other women shift their mindsets and perspectives through her program, The Clearing Club. Kim recommends a book on listening to the messages of our bodies, just one of the many insightful tips she gathered along her travels. Tune in to hear more about how Kim found inner peace across Southeast Asia, and how you can shift your own perspective through travel and self-discovery.

The Clearing Club: https://go.kimsneath.com/TheClearingClub

Kim's IG:  https://www.instagram.com/sneathkim/

Kim's Website: https://www.kimsneath.com

In today’s episode, I have some personal updates to share. I've been retired for nearly four years, but my retirement isn't traditional. My definition of retirement is about having the freedom to work on projects I love and choosing what I want to do at any moment.

I’ve never been ‘anti-job’. While the 9-to-5 grind isn't for everyone, many people thrive in that setting, and that's okay. After many years in a corporate job, I realized it was exhausting me. It wasn't until a layoff that I understood how to best use my energy and live a life of freedom and choice. Today, I want to share more about that journey with you, and how circumstances change on this journey we call life.

You can find more of my insights and tools to carve your own path at www.wendyverwey.com. I offer personalized support to help you align your life with your passions and strengths. Whether you're looking to make a career change or simply want to feel more fulfilled in your daily life, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Join me and let's explore how you can create the life you truly want.

Balance is something to be felt, not chased!

In this podcast episode, Scottie and I delve into the struggles we face in achieving balance, especially as working mothers, and debunk the myth of perfect balance. Scottie shares her personal experiences, including the impact of yoga, mindfulness, and the importance of self-awareness through techniques like human design. We also discuss how balance is an internal state supported by physical activities, choices, and actions. 

This episode also touches upon coping mechanisms for challenges, the power of self-care, and the significance of listening to our bodies and minds to achieve a sense of stability and peace. Emphasizing that balance and happiness are achievable through self-trust, inner work, and the understanding that life's fluctuations are not disruptions but part of a dynamic equilibrium.

MOMPLEX by Scottie Durrett

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/momplex-with-scottie-durrett/id1589834367

In this week's episode, I chat with Kimberley Hibert, half of Mr. & Mrs. CEO.  

In partnership with her husband Darren, the couple refer to themselves as ‘serial entrepreneurs’ who have built several businesses together over the decades of their marriage. As you'll hear, working with family brings its own set of complex dynamics.

Kimberley shares her backstory of overcoming early financial struggles thanks to her mom's "anything is possible" attitude. She started small with a popcorn business from home while on maternity leave. Darren built his experience working in the family business from a young age.

As their ventures grew, the couple’s daughters and sons joined them. Managing those family-employee relationships introduced messy conflicts. 

Kimberley and Darren don't sugarcoat the very real family tensions that arise when relatives work together. But through open communication and self-work, they've made progress. Their book Awkward Family Dinners shares hard-won wisdom on setting boundaries, managing expectations, and more.

This candid glimpse inside their journey reveals why family businesses need a different playbook. Tune in to pick up practical strategies for nurturing both family ties and financial success. You'll also identify areas to reflect on in your own family relationships and leadership.

To order the book, click here:  https://amzn.to/4b1yOcE

To find out more about Kimberley, follow her links below:

@kimberley.hiebert @darren.hiebert

www.mr-mrs-ceo.com

And if you’re interested in the My Doh app I mentioned in the episode, check out my referral link here:  https://mydoh.onelink.me/YyJv/mlotfgod (I believe it’s only available in Canada at this time).

Get ready to be inspired!

This week’s guest, Joanne Bolt is a master at creating her own opportunities to thrive.  She’s built The B-Word Podcast, providing bite-sized, actionable advice on how to start, launch and scale businesses with a podcast as your chief marketing officer.  AND, she did it her way.  She went from corporate to Real Estate to entrepreneurship - doing what she loves, in ways that work for her AND bring in revenue so that she can live the life she wants.

Even if starting your own podcast is not on your radar, I promise you’ll be inspired by Joanne’s insights into how industries work and how to get a seat at whatever table you feel is unreachable now.

Find out more at Website: https://www.podcasther.com/ 

Social: https://www.instagram.com/itsjoannebolt/

Grab your favorite drink and settle in because I've got a heart-to-heart chat with my amazing friend Ishi Robinson that you just have to hear. We're diving into life's game-changing moments, like that time I won a wild essay contest that sent me globetrotting, shaping the person I am today. Ishi's also spilling the deets on her stunning new novel, 'Sweetness in the Skin,' packed with Jamaican authenticity and a whole lot of soul. We get real about finding joy away from the buzz of social media, the sweetness of creative escapes, and what freedom means to us. Whether we're reminiscing about our Swiss shenanigans or exploring the passions that fuel us, it's a conversation packed with laughter, truths, and maybe a few tears. And for all you book lovers, keep your eyes peeled for April 23 – Ishi's masterpiece is hitting the shelves and it's an adventure you won't want to miss. Hit play on this episode and join our journey of discovery, friendship, and the courage to live life on our own terms.

Ishirobinson.com

Insta: @ishi.ishi.ish

X: @ishi_ishi_ish

After the complicated delivery of her first son, Kelsey had the realization that while she had accomplished many "goals", they weren't goals that brought her fulfillment. As she woke up from surgery she wondered if she hadn't woken up, what story would she leave behind? Would her children know what brought her joy? What she stood for? This experience led Kelsey to her own journey of fulfillment and self-discovery where she had the massive realization that this feeling was far too common for mothers all over the world. Kelsey knew she needed to normalize moms having big dreams + making their own fulfillment a priority, so she created a space that helped women and mothers do just that.

Join us in this conversation all about creating the solutions to the problems you identify in life - you never know where it might lead!

Find out more about Kelsey at:

@mommahasgoals | @thisiskelseysmith

www.mommahasgoals.com

www.thisiskelseysmith.com

[email protected]

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