Gray Matters

What's your next step of growth for your business? Communication? Collaboration? Or creating unforgettable customer experiences? It starts right here. Join our refreshing conversation about everything from photography and creative inspiration to the best ways to communicate with your clients and collaborate with other entrepreneurs in your community. You're going to love today's interview episode with Alicia Ross, northern Alberta photographer, creating a visual record of today's authentic you, living the rural life in the north, mom of 2 boys, and rocking online entrepreneurship all at the same time! Connect with Alicia on Facebook or Instagram @aliciarossphoto

Are you striving to achieve work-life balance? Is that even possible? How do you run a business or work full-time, be a parent or caregiver, get your workouts done, and "all the things" and still have energy to just be you? By the end of your never ending checklist, are you actually enjoying your life? Join me on this journey of reimagining work-life balance from some unexpected angles that might just shift your perspective of what's possible for you. Click the play button. Let's get fired up!

Do you want to feel a greater sense of fulfillment in your life and enhance your well-being journey? Nurturing your mental and emotional health is a great place to start. Listen to this empowering interview with Dr. Shahana Alibhai, a professional speaker, family physician, mom and mental health expert. Dr. Shahana has worked with organizations like the University of British Columbia and Scotiabank, and is the medical director at one of British Columbia's largest youth health centers. She's known for her TEDx talk "Emotional Literacy for Better Mental Health" and her expertise on the topics of postpartum anxiety, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness meditation. Unlock your potential and the reality of your perceptions to find more connectedness, joy, and longevity. Connect with Dr. Shahana @thedrshahana and order her book "Feel Better: How Understanding Your Emotional Palette Can Keep You From Getting Swept Away" on drshahana.com

Do you have a hiring system? How do you know you're hiring the right person for the job? On the other side of the spectrum, do you have a firing system? How do you communicate to an employee that you need to let them go in a professional manner? These are all good questions and often require difficult conversations. Don't miss this episode, where I give the solutions to these problems for free! They might not be the answers you were hoping for, but they're the secrets to success that every employer needs to hear. 

Entrepreneurship is like a crazy trip that's not for the faint of heart. It can be very rewarding, but a wild ride at the same time. It's how we respond to the ups and downs that will determine our success or failure. This interview episode with Alicia Melia, founder and CEO of BRANDMETIX, will help you level up your business A-game. Check out brandmetix.com for branding and custom merch made in the USA to enhance your brand! Alicia is an experienced business woman who lives what she says and doesn't play small. Make sure you follow her on Instagram @aliciabaldino_melia and listen to this eye-opening episode!

In this episode, I'm musing about the measure of meaningful work. As well as an unusual mix of filling you in on our recent family vacation and some deep thoughts from our long drive. It's not me telling you what to do, but it's more like sharing thoughts to catch up with a friend. Full disclosure of temptations I wrestle with sometimes in hopes to be an encouragement. I also mention a few realizations I've had about getting back into a good workflow after vacation or when you feel "out of your routine". So thankful for you! Enjoy!

Have you ever craved sugary foods almost like they're addicting? Do you find yourself always wanting more or feeling crummy after eating? I'm joined by Jennifer Hanway, a holistic nutritionist, wellness expert, and the owner of the 14-Day Sugar-Free Detox program. Join us as we dive into some eye-opening topics: why balancing hormones is a myth, the often-overlooked nutritional challenges during postpartum and menopause, and the number one way to detox from sugar to improve your health. Explore the effects of detox and cortisol levels on your body. Follow Jennifer's journey on Instagram @jenniferhanway. Can't wait for you to hear her incredible insights and practical tips!

Keeping up with life's many demands can be challenging, but it's absolutely possible with the right strategies. In today's episode, I dive into the art of managing a busy day. Join me as I explore how to systematize and simplify your routine to maximize productivity and maintain your sanity. As a mom of four, successful entrepreneur, fitness enthusiast, and lover of efficiency, I share my secrets on how to seamlessly integrate business and home life, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. I'll also discuss the importance of finding the right people to support you—your "who"— including the invaluable role of a virtual assistant. Can't wait for you to hear these extremely useful tricks of trade!

Achieving goals is only the tip of the iceberg. Today's episode will kick off your journey towards leadership excellence in more ways than one. You don't want to miss this powerful interview with Lisa Small, the creator of Habitual Growth, a dynamic leader with over two decades of experience in mastering leadership and fostering high-performing teams from startups to global corporations. Connect on Instagram @thereallisasmall, visit her website at workwithlisasmall.com, read her blog, follow her journey, book a call, and discover more. It's time to dial in your growth habits and unleash your full leadership potential!

How can you expect to lead others if you can't lead yourself? Sometimes you have hit the same wall enough times to realize that change starts with you. Steal my top 3 lessons in leadership that I learned the hard way throughout the past decade of both parenting and my career. I'm sharing these game changing concepts with you for FREE because I believe you have what it takes to be the great leader you were always meant to be!