Welcome to Girlfriends Talk About Health Money Work and Life! The podcast where every week ambitious purposeful women come together to share stories, tips, and expertise so we can feel inspired, confident and encouraged.

I’m your host Robin Kaczka and it’s my privilege to introduce you to Laura Timbrook Well-Being Strategist and Host of Outspoken Nutrition and Manufacturing Wellness.

Looking at her now, you might be fooled into thinking Laura was always passionate about health and wellness. As is so often the case, the path was not a straight shot! She describes herself as the unhealthiest teenager, a wildly unhealthy vegan with an eating disorder. Laura rebelled against her upbringing to excel in global leadership and product design for over 10 years in the corporate world. Her love of nutrition developed after both her children were diagnosed with asthma under 6 months of age.

This led Laura to research nutrition and ultimately to become a Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. It was easy for Laura to share her knowledge and passion. Taking the plunge into entrepreneurship from corporate wasn’t so easy. It took her kids and a shove from her husband and friends when fear led her on a downward spiral. When the pandemic ended Laura’s in-person speaking engagements - a major pillar of her business plan - staying the course in her business took a friend’s “you’re crazy lady” to keep her focused on what she had already created instead of veering wildly off course.

I’m excited for you to join us as we rip the bandaid off dietary theories, carbs, and acting with intention. Laura shares practical tips and encourages us to trust our gut for our health AND our well-being. She also reminds us that sometimes our first step doesn’t look pretty and encourages us to stay true to our investments to reap the results we want.

The best way to connect with Laura Timbrook is online at https://lauratimbrook.com/

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I’m so honored to have Madeleine McRae as my very first guest! Madeleine a talented and successful coach and consultant n home services and home improvement. With nearly 6 years as a solopreneur helping businesses grow from good to great to excellent, she also laughs with me as I get thrown off by the announcement that the recording started. I was so nervous I literally forgot the name of my podcast. We started over and the interview moved forward from there. It just proves my point that having your girlfriends adds laughter when the journey gets a little rough.

Enough about my snafu, lets talk about Madeleine.

Too often we look at the end of the chapter of someone’s success and believe it’s been that way all along. Join me as we discover the reality of success. Why grieving the implications of being a solo Mom prepared Madeleine for weathering the storm of the pandemic as a business consultant and coach in a niche business. How, as she says, she found her true career path in a job “where dreams go to die.” What her guiding belief that dreams orient us to allow us to change our minds and to evolve has done for her.

If you like what you heard and want to connect with Madeleine MacRae gon online to https://mmmacrae.com

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Have you ever noticed that when you are surrounded by your girlfriends, you feel grounded, confident and have great laughs even when talking about tough stuff? That when you are surrounded by your ambitious purposeful women, you feel inspired to pursue your hopes and dreams even when everything seems stacked against you. Every week we will hear from and be inspired by an ambitious purpose driven woman. We will hear their real stories and experiences. We’ll gain insights and tips about health, money, work & life! You can laugh along with us, maybe even shed a tear. All the time knowing that you will have renewed inspiration and confidence to pursue and fulfill your hopes and dreams.