In this episode, Kim and I reflect on our journey as entrepreneurs, partners, and parents over the last 12 years. We talk about how our definitions of success have evolved—what used to mean hustle, chaos, and achievement now means peace, impact, and alignment. When we met in 2003, I had already left teaching to pursue entrepreneurship, while Kim was thriving in a team environment and didn’t yet see herself as an entrepreneur. Over time, we grew into business together, but we’ve also taken our own unique paths.

Kim shares how success for her now means leading herself well, raising kind and capable kids, choosing peace over pressure, and building a legacy through service. I agree that success starts in the home—with our family, our values, and our ability to live with intention. We’ve built a life where our kids still want to be around us, and that means everything.

This conversation really dives into how we consciously create our reality by staying rooted in values, evolving with purpose, and regularly asking ourselves: What does success feel like today? What did it feel like ten years ago? What will it look like ten years from now? This episode is all about defining success on your own terms.

Thank you for listening!

J&K

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In this week's episode, Kim and I reflected deeply on parenting teens, being vulnerable, and how that has shaped our relationship with our son, Colby. We opened up about how a moment of empathy from him after football practice reminded me he’s growing into a thoughtful young man. 

I shared how telling him about my struggles after my cardiac arrest shifted something big in our relationship and it created trust and connection. We’re not parenting experts, just parents learning in real time. One big takeaway: vulnerability matters. We also talked about the idea that we only get 3–5 “home runs” with our kids, moments that truly shape them. The rest? Imperfect, messy, but filled with love. And that’s OK. What matters is showing up real and honest. 

I’m proud of how we’ve handled both the public and private sides of our life, and I’m especially proud of the dad I’m becoming; human, present, imperfect, and always learning.

Thanks for for listening to this episode, it was a deep one.

K&J

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In this episode we dive deep into the power of subconscious beliefs, parts integration (a tool from NLP), and the ongoing work of aligning business, family, and personal identity. We explore how competing beliefs (like hustle vs. harmony) can be integrated to create internal peace and clarity. Kim shares a powerful exercise where she names her two conflicting parts: Carol (light, joy) and Ursula (sacrifice, hustle), and learns to blend them, not fight them.

The conversation then shifts into legacy, asking: What does it mean to live in alignment in your business, body, and relationships?  We both reflect on personal growth, parenting, over-scheduling, and creating space for what matters. We emphasize that hustle isn't bad when it's intentional and joyful, but that saying yes to everything often stems from past trauma or identity patterns.

I also share an interesting analogy I hear about a tugboat vs. a lighthouse, as they are each there to help boats, but both do it in very different ways.  We discuss two styles of leadership and support, hands-on vs. steady presence, and how knowing when to be each is key to sustainable living. The takeaway: there’s no right or wrong way to lead or grow, but self-awareness is crucial.

We close this episode by encouraging all of you to evaluate your own lives with reflection questions:

• Are you in alignment with who you're becoming?
• Are your choices supporting your legacy?
• Where are you out of sync, and how can you come back home?

We loved filming this episode and I believe the  tone is honest, vulnerable, and full of real-life tension between ambition and presence, and is especially relevant for entrepreneurs balancing family, purpose, and success.

As always, thanks for listening!

K&J

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As always, we appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend it with us, we love doing the Podcast, and we hope there is some value for all of you, a bit of entertainment, and just share a little bit about our lives in the hopes it’s relatable and helps you in some fashion.

We somehow get into sharing our story of how we met, I think Kim stretches the truth ;) I think I’m funny, and we just dive into to how we met! 

What led us to talking about this is because we were discussing Kim’s love of service and when we met she was an Activity Coordinator for a Retirement home as she loves to improve those she serve’s lives, including her coaching and the Retreats she runs.

Bottom line: Kim’s wheelhouse is people and we discuss all of that!

Thanks you for watching and listening!

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Thanks everyone!

K&J

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Welcome to episode #140! We appreciate all the feedback and positivity we received on our first ever video podcast last week. Thank you so much for the comments and the tags you did on Social!

If I’m being honest with you, I’m not sure when we started recording this episode that it would go down this path or that I would be that open and vulnerable.

Kim asks the question in the middle: “Do you want me to Coach you right now?” It sparks up a great conversation and she gives some incredible advice.

This is a really deep conversation about some of the things I’ve been dealing with and how I’ve been managing it.  We are complicated human beings, and while we can intellectually understand what is happening and what we are doing, and what we are SUPPOSED to do, it doesn’t mean we do what we should or what is best for us.

Sometimes the most uncomfortable conversations can help people the most and I hope this episode helps someone out there.  We all struggle. But we don’t need to do it alone or in silence.

Thanks you for listening everyone, we appreciate you spending your time with us!

K&J

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We are so excited to share with the you the FIRST episode of Fitzlife Unfiltered on YOU TUBE!

You can watch here: www.fitzlife.ca

You can also watch and subscribe on You Tube here: https://youtu.be/BMTrrFsrhWs

It's been a long time coming and we can't wait for you to watch, listen, or enjoy it in whatever capacity you can join us. Thank you.

We’d also like to introduce you to Kyle, you will hear his voice from time to time, he is not only a friend, but an incredibly talented business and production person and his company Agency1 and his contact info are in the show notes.  He’s also here to take my side on most issues. ;)

In this episode we really just wanted to share why we wanted to do this version of the Podcast and also we talk about our relationship, our businesses, and how we continue to navigate those roles.  There are often times in our relationship where we have to ask each other first at the start of a conversation, “Is this a marriage convo or a business convo?”  Because we are married, and when you are partnered with each other, you sometimes have to separate the two.

You don’t want to be “coached” by your partner, so we try to be transparent and open with each other.  Inevitably, the lines get blurred, and it’s just important to recognize what is happening and no the intent is always to solve the problem and improve communication.

This was really fun.  It was definitely a different vibe for Kim and I with the camera’s on, I think it provides for a more engaged conversation.

Please tag us in your stories, leave  review, and let us know your thoughts on the video version!

Thank you so much!

Kim & Jamie

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In this heartfelt solo episode, Kim reflects on the deep, emotional theme of “coming home to yourself.” As she prepares to lead her women’s retreat called The Embodied Woman in Costa Rica, Kim shares how this experience is about expansion, awakening, and reconnection. Through a personal story with our daughter Tessa, she explores the idea that true safety and belonging don’t come from external achievements, titles, or other people—but from within.

Kim emphasizes that “home” is not a destination, but a frequency—an inner knowing, a quiet peace, and a return to self. The episode challenges the performative nature of modern life, encouraging listeners to drop the mask, hold boundaries, and stop waiting for healing to be complete before moving forward.

Kim urges us to stop chasing external validation and instead anchor our goals in our values and mission. She invites listeners to explore what “home” feels like for them and to give themselves permission to be whole, worthy, and full right now. Through moments of stillness, truth-telling, and grace, she calls us back to ourselves with the powerful reminder: You are already home. You are not late. You are exactly on time.

This one is powerful, I trust it will resonate.

With love,

Kim & Jamie

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“It’s gonna be Mayyyyy!!!”

You sang that inside your head didn’t you? 😁 Well, you get to hear me sing it, so my apologies.  Yes, it’s May, and the year is flyingggg by!

Today, we talk about “Manufactured Energy” vs “Natural Energy”.  In a world with so many demands from family, job, health, and world issues it can be really easy to feel depleted in your energy stores and sources.

Manufactured energy is forced, short-lived, and often fueled by stimulants or hype. Natural energy flows from alignment—rest, purpose, nutrition, and passion. While manufactured energy burns fast and fades, natural energy sustains, empowers, and feels effortless. True performance and longevity come from tapping into what’s real, not what’s artificially created.

Manufactured tends to be short term solutions while natural energy requires a health and wellness plan that is rooted in long term principles.

Like many episodes we do, a common theme is health and wellness. Natural energy comes from surrounding yourself around positive people, quality sleep, eating better, regular movement, hydration, and mindfulness. Daily sunlight, reduced stress, and living with purpose really adds to your energy stores. Unlike stimulants, these habits create sustained energy.

As discussed, here is the Clarity Clock: https://bit.ly/TheClarityClockTimeAuditWorkbook

Thank you for listening, we appreciate your time, if you found value please tag us on IG and leave a review!

Thanks so much!

K&J

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In this powerful episode of Balancing Ambitions, Kim Menapace sits down with Kim Fitzpatrick—speaker, leadership coach, CEO of Legacy by Kim, and co-host of Fitz Life Unfiltered. From building million-dollar businesses and navigating near-bankruptcy to reclaiming time, presence, and purpose, Kim shares how she went from corporate hustle to intentional legacy-building.

This conversation is filled with real talk about motherhood, mindset, burnout, boundaries, and how to train for the life you want.

✨ Grab a cozy drink, take a breath, and tune in—this one’s packed with wisdom.

05:00 – Living your purpose, not just a title

10:00 – Peace vs. chaos in your life

13:30 – Mindset shifts that change everything

15:00 – Mastering focus + screen time tips

20:00 – Replacing numbing with growth

24:00 – Boundaries + parenting in the digital age

30:00 – Leaving corporate for legacy

35:00 – Rebuilding after rock bottom

38:00 – Creating a mission-driven business

44:00 – Rest is not lazy

49:00 – Perfectionism, anxiety, and self-worth

53:00 – Training for the life you want

56:45 – Where to find Kim

Balancing Visions Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/balancing-ambitions-podcast/id1778742192

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We hope you are having an amazing week friends! Honestly, ours was stressful. When your child is hurt or sick, it's the WORST...and Tess broke her ankle again.

Devastating in many ways, yes, we're aware worse things can happen, but she'd had. abad run in the past 4 months. Two broken ankles and appendix surgery so she has missed a lot, and for an active child, it makes it really tough at 13 years old.

So while it's been difficult, there is a lesson here in how she has been dealing with it.  Was she upset? Of course. She had her moments. But overall her attitude is incredible and she wakes up positive and ready to tackle the day.

We also talk about keeping the perspective that maybe this happened for other "good" reasons? We really don't know.  And in many ways BELIEVING this will lead to something good and better will allow that to actually happen.

This really leads off an interesting discussion into doing hard things and NOT taking the easy path all the time. 

We resist exercise because we often want to be comfortable for periods of time when the days can be so hard and full of stress. The irony is that uncomfortable thing, the exercise, it what allows you to handle the stress and anxiety.  

We tackle a lot in this 40 minute episode.

As always, thanks for listening!

Kim & Jamie

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