Episode six airs on my 33rd wedding anniversary, so I thought it appropriate to bring on my guests who are marriage/relationship experts. Danah and Devon Artis are couples coaches doing exemplary work to help couples enrich and strengthen their relationships. Here's a snippet from their website: www.legacyimpactcoaching.com.

FACT: Relationships are hard.

And according to a survey reported in The Huffington Post, communicating while in a relationship is even more challenging. A poll of 100 mental health professionals revealed that communication problems are the leading cause of divorce (65%). Another 43% of respondents listed couples’ inability to resolve conflict as a top cause of divorce.

The survey also revealed that 70% of the surveyed experts said that men see “nagging” and complaining as the leading problem in their relationships. Women’s top complaint was that their partners don’t validate their feelings or opinions enough. So, who’s right or wrong, and what does this have to do with your loving marriage or premarital relationship? First off, everybody’s right. And if you’re not careful, these problems could wiggle into your relationship and wreak havoc on what you imagined would be a life-long union.

Our candid conversation covers all sorts of aspects about relationships, and I'll even share some secrets to how Steve and I have made it successfully to 33 years. At the end of the episode, Devon and Danah have a special offer - follow them on social media @legacyimpactcoaching and let them know you heard about them through this show. They will give you a complimentary session as a "thanks"! Also, if you reach out to me and let me know you have followed this wonderful couple, I'll send you a little something to say "thanks" as well! Find me @julz_christiansen on Instagram.

Enjoy the show!

What are some of the challenges that BIPOC people face when striving for financial freedom? What are the pitfalls, and how can we overcome them? What are some of the first steps to take when seeking to effectively manage and grow financial abundance? Our guest, Diana Myrie will share her depth of knowledge and insight into how people of colour can get ahead financially. You can find Diana online at www.dianamyrie.ca. Her instagram account is @dianamyrie. You'll find her book, Overcome Lack: Step Into Abundance at Amazon, or you can order an author copy through Diana's website. 

Vanessa McWilliams is a bright light whose mission is to manifest love and kindness wherever she goes. This coach, public speaker, aspiring author, and all around formidable human has lived with the autoimmune disorder of Alopecia since she was nine years old. In this episode, listen to Vanessa share her story of how she learned she had Alopecia and her journey to self-acceptance. Vanessa shows up as her authentic self always, and so we are being true to her authenticity by letting you hear as much of this interview as we could cram into 30-plus minutes, including a few F-bombs and S-words. Since this episode is all about acceptance - you're getting all of her and I promise, you will take so much encouragement and inspiration away from this conversation, you'll be glad you listened in. If you want to interact more with Vanessa, you can find her on Instagram @vanessa_mcwilliams_. You can also find her on TikTok, and at her website, www.vanessamcwilliams.com. 

Gah! I enjoyed this conversation so much. Jeremy shares his journey of leaving the corporate/scientific world to do something that uniquely resonated with his passion and purpose. Listen carefully, and you may just want to have a pen and paper to jot some notes. Jeremy shares the keys to taking living your authentic life: choices and courage. He reminds you that it's okay to take risks, try the things, to make mistakes, and to be objective (and less fear-based) in your conscious decisions about how to live your life. You can learn more about Jeremy by visiting his website: www.longdistancelovebombs.com. 

How does someone working in the world of finance get herself into just over $2 Million in debt? Better still, how does she dig herself out? Best-selling author and coach, Erin Skye Kelly takes some time out of her busy schedule to chat about all things debt freedom. Erin is a brilliant, compassionate, loving, and hilarious human, and I'm so privileged to know her. We had such fun discussing the various challenges that come with being in debt. She shares key insights from her newly released book, Get the Hell Out of Debt, and provides some invaluable advice for young people hoping to escape the pitfalls of indebtedness.

You can find Erin's book at e-book retailers and major bookstores everywhere. To learn more about her GTHOOD coaching program, her financial literacy program for kids, and Transformation Weekend, follow her on Instagram at @erinskyekelly, and visit her webpage at www.erinskyekelly.com.

August 1st is Emancipation Day in Canada, the day we recognize the abolition of slavery in this country. Lezlie Harper, the owner of Niagara Bound Tours joins me to talk about Emancipation Day and the rich Black History that is represented in the Niagara Region and beyond. We talked for too long, so you're only going to hear half of our conversation! Lezlie will return at a later date and you can hear the rest of our interview then.

Be sure to reach out to Lezlie at www.niagaraboundtours.com where you can book a tour online and learn more about Black History in Southern Ontario.

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