Growth By Design - Morrison Lead

In Part 2, Melanie and I shift the conversation toward purpose and the work she loves as a Marriage and Family Therapist. Drawing from her professional experience and her own journey through marriage, she shares why agreement matters in relationships and what she has learned about helping couples navigate life's challenges together.
With a renewed spirit, she shares what drew her to counselling couples and her passion for helping them find understanding, and healthier ways of walking through life together.
We also reflect on her courageous return to school as an adult, earning two master's degrees while balancing family and work, and the calling that led her to counsel couples.

This is a conversation about love, growth, and intentional living.
Melanie continues to carry the grief of losing her eldest daughter, yet she is also walking boldly in the calling God has placed before her.
Melanie's  story is a beautiful reminder that purpose doesn't require the absence of pain.
Pain is only part of our human story; it is not the whole story. Purpose walks alongside and God’s Grace is sufficient as we live by Faith.


Guest : Melanie Taylor ,  Marriage & Family Therapist
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Over thirty years of friendship; my move from Canada to the USA brought us together  and on a journey neither of us could have imagined dispite the miles over the past 20 years.
In this episode  my dear friend Melanie and I reconnect and reflect on us meeting in  a faith community , her career focus , and the medical journey of her beloved daughter, eventually leading to a diagnosis of retinoblastoma.
After fifteen surgeries and chemotherapy, her daughter Santanna went on to complete her master’s degree and earn her licence in speech language pathology, looking forward to the future she had worked so hard to build.
Tragically, she passed away last year, not from the cancer itself, but unexpectedly from complications following treatment.
There were tears in our conversation, and we allowed ourselves to pause, grieve, remember, and simply hold space for the pain.
Alongside this tender story, we talk about our friendship, faith, resilience, and Melanie’s own remarkable journey from teaching at a school for the blind to returning to school as an adult and earning two master’s degrees while balancing family and work.
This is a conversation about the realities of grief, the sustaining power of faith, and the beautiful truth that grief and grace can coexist.

Stay tuned for Part II

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Healing Marriage with MB
Marriage & Family Therapist IMS, HCA, MSc, MFT

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An Unexpected Pivot: The Purpose on the Other Side | A Conversation with Marsha Josephs

In this special episode of the Growth By Design: Life Leadership Podcast, I sit down with my childhood friend, Marsha Josephs, for a heartfelt conversation about living intentionally amidst the unexpected pivots that can lead us exactly where we are meant to be.

Although our journeys took us in different directions over the years, our shared foundation of faith, family, and community remained.

Marsha Josephs is a purpose-driven leader, strategist, and community builder whose career has created meaningful impact across public service, education, and Indigenous communities. In our conversation, she reflects on a pivotal turning point when her plans to pursue a career in law shifted unexpectedly, leading her into public policy and government. What initially seemed like a change in direction became the pathway to a deeper purpose one that allowed her to influence systems, serve communities, and create opportunities for others.

Together, we explore self-leadership during seasons of change, balancing family and professional responsibilities, and trusting the purpose that emerges on the other side of life's challenges.

Sometimes the greatest breakthroughs come from the pivots we never planned. Join us as we reflect on faith, perseverance, intentional leadership, and the powerful truth that when decide to choose in faith , purpose often awaits on the other side.

If you've ever wondered how intentional choices, resilience, and a commitment to serving others can lead to a life of impact, this conversation is for you.

Join us as we reflect on leadership from within, the power of living intentionally, and what it truly means to lead life well.

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Join me ( acqueline Morrison) and my dear friend Winnifred for a heartfelt conversation about motherhood, life transitions, and the art of letting go.

Together, we reflect on the emotional shift that happens as our children grow into adulthood  when our role begins to move from directing their lives to trusting them to make their own decisions. We talk openly about the tension many mothers feel: wanting to protect, guide, and help… while also realizing that growth often requires space.
In this heartfelt 15-minute conversation, we discuss:
Why letting go can feel so difficult as mothers
The challenge of stepping back when we still care deeply
Trusting the values and wisdom we’ve already poured into our children
How life transitions invite growth not only for our children, but for us as well
Learning to support without controlling
This episode is a gentle reminder that we never stop being mothers we simply learn to mother differently in each season.

Whether you are navigating change, parenting adult children, or learning to release control with grace, this conversation will encourage you to breathe, trust, and embrace the beauty of transition.

Relationships are foundational to living well and walking in purpose. In this episode, I sit down with my son for a meaningful and honest conversation about what it looks like to move from singleness into intentional, faith-centered relationships—learning, growing, and trusting God every step of the way. Because life isn’t linear—we are all becoming. And how we show up in that journey truly matters. If you’re navigating relationships, discovering your purpose, or simply embracing your season of becoming… this episode is for you. Be encouraged to live intentionally, moment by moment. 

Join me, Jacqueline, on this podcast journey—listen, share, and subscribe.

 This space is rooted in self-leadership—having proactive, faith-filled conversations with friends and family about what it means to lead our lives with intention.

 Despite the challenges we face, we always have a choice: to live by our God-given design, not by default. 

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10

In this episode, Gifted on Purpose, we explore the role spiritual gifts play in helping us live and serve with intention. Scripture reminds us that each of us has been uniquely equipped by God to strengthen others and contribute to His work in the world. I share what spiritual gifts are, why they matter for purposeful living, and how understanding them can bring clarity to your calling. In this tender season following my mother’s passing, I’m also reminded how precious life is and how faith encourages us to live fully and faithfully with the gifts we’ve been given.

Podcast is one arm of a fath-based non-profit, dedicated to serving famiies in support of them living a purposefull life by design not default.   

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In Season 2, Episode 1, Living Well by Design, Not by Default, I invite you into a deeper conversation about intentional living and self-leadership. Too often we drift through our days shaped by urgency, expectations, and circumstance — but we were created to live with purpose. In this episode, I share why leading yourself is the foundation for leading others, how vision brings clarity to your calling, and why living well begins with aligning your life with what truly matters. If you’re ready to stop surviving and start stewarding your life with faith and intention, this episode sets the tone for the journey ahead.

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In this episode, I sit down with a thoughtful newlywed couple to talk about what it means to live with intention in their stage of marriage. We explore how vision, values, and open communication shape their day-to-day choices and long-term dreams.

They share honest reflections about navigating change, setting shared goals, and staying grounded in faith during life’s transitions. Whether you're married, preparing for marriage, or simply interested in intentional living, this conversation offers practical insight and heartfelt encouragement.

Tune in and be inspired to lead your life—and relationships—with greater purpose.

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In this episode, I sit down with Vycroy—recording artist and passionate youth mentor—who is on a mission to become a positive icon for the next generation. With a unique blend of creativity and purpose, Vycroy shares how his journey in music and his work in the education sector provide powerful platforms to connect with youth in the community. We explore his aspirations, his commitment to impact, and how he's using his voice to inspire lasting change.

Be sure to check out Vycroy’s music—available now on all streaming platforms—and follow his journey as he continues to uplift and empower the next generation.

Anchored Through Life Transitions

In this episode, I chat with my friend Renee, someone with whom I became fast friends. Our discussion begins with Renee’s powerful story of transition: her move from the USA to Canada for love, and then the deep grief of losing her mother shortly after. That loss became a turning point in her life. That season of profound transition led her to pursue becoming a certified grief coach. 

We reflect on our mutual journeys of relocating across countries and how such transitions shaped our perspectives, living with peace while navigating the journey of life.   

Growth happens outside of our comfort zone, and a recurring theme throughout our conversation is the role of faith while leading our lives through transition.  

Thank you for listening, please like, subscribe and share. We appreciate your comments as you seek to live life fully in your purpose. 

Renee Campsall –  Email:  [email protected]

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