Making Courage Contagious

Making Courage Contagious

By Christine DainardEducationSelf-Improvement
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Making Courage Contagious episodes

  • When Hurdles Become Opportunities with Amanda Otterman

    Join me to listen to Amanda's story about her experience as she moved through making big changes in her life. After 20 years of being a nurse, Amanda reached her limit of being able to serve in her field shortly after the pandemic set in. Learn her journey through the stress and initial fear of jumping into the unknown has been the best decision of her life. 

    I know many listeners will connect with this story as it is all too familiar in the constant changing landscape we live in today. Amanda's story is inspiring, and I know you'll love to hear how she shifted things to find herself where she is today. 

    Follow Amanda's journey by following her on Instagram at @myfitfabhealthcoach

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    51 min
  • Personal Rebrand, with Krista Swetman

    In this open-hearted conversation with Krista Swetman, we talk about how Krista realized she wasn't having a whole lot of fun in her personal life. Although she loves the business she is in, she recently realized that she always makes time for her work, but doesn't really give herself time to enjoy and explore the fun side of life that she is craving. 

    Krista is taking some time to rebrand herself and hopes to find a better balance between her small business and her personal life and live her best life by following the tugs within her. I hope you'll listen to this very real and raw conversation that I'm sure many others have felt themselves on too. 

    You can find Krista's comfort wear for the lake and beyond through her small business, 'Here on Lake Huron' via Instagram and Facebook at @Hereonlakehuron or visit www.hereonlakehuron.com

    I would love to hear from you. Send me a text with your thoughts about the episode!

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    46 min
  • Much more than Entertainment, with Psychic & Medium Kerrilynn Shellhorn

    Whether you are someone who has dabbled in the world of spirit and psychics or not, there's so much in this conversation for you. In this chat with Kerrilynn Shelhorne we talk about what it was like for Kerrilynn to see dead people at the young age of 5/6 (and never told anyone about), to how she came around to harnessing this ability later in life after trying so hard to NOT to make a career out of it. We have a great discussion that will truly open your heart and mind if you allow it. 

    You can find Kerrilynn on FB at @Psychicmediumkerrilynnshellhorn on IG at @theoriginalkerrilynnshellhorn and through her website at Kerrilynnshellhorn.com

    Please note, that in my voiceover during the podcast where I share about Kerrilynn's handles, I spelled her name out loud so you could easily find her in all the places and I accidentally spelled her last name wrong - in the world of scammers, names spelled correctly is so important. I have the proper spelling in the handles tagged and written above. xoxo

     

    I would love to hear from you. Send me a text with your thoughts about the episode!

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    1 hr
  • Not so Random Life Choices, with Jen Hewitson

    Our path in life isn't always clear, and we sometimes find ourselves flailing around trying to figure out how the pieces fit together. Many of us being hard on ourselves for not knowing what we want or who we are. BUT when we reflect on the choices we made and string them together, we can see the connection. Have a listen as Jen and I talk about her journey and how the random pieces came together to be not so random after all and had her creating the Barntique. 

    Jen Hewitson is the owner and creative mind behind the artisan hub known as The Barntique. This shop in Simcoe Ontario is designed for artisans to get exposure while creating an experience unlike any other guests who visit this shop, or should I say boutique in a barn. 

    You can find Jen's shop on Instagram @the_barntique_Canada

    on Facebook @thebarntique

    or by visiting the website www.thebarntiquecanada.ca

     

    I would love to hear from you. Send me a text with your thoughts about the episode!

    Thank you for listening. Join my my email community and get updates when new there's a new episode by subscribing here. 

    1 hr
  • My Recent Break up with a Friend

    Break ups aren't just for romantic relationships, they exist in the work place and with friends too. It's not easy, letting a friend go, and is certainly not something I take lightly either. In this episode I speak about my recent experience breaking up with a friend after noticing some really big shifts in how I felt in her company. As we grow, our relationships can change, and I hope that sharing this episode with you is helpful should you ever be faced with making this kind of decision, and how to acknowledge it's time to let someone you love go. 

    Thanks for listening. 

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    36 min
  • Spinning a New Wheel with Alicia Sanchez

     

    Alicia and I spoke about how she found herself choosing a career in graphic design out of high school. Although it seemed like the most fitting for her creative skills at the time, she spent years trying to shake off this feeling that it wasn't satisfying her. Like many of us, she continued to build her skills and create a successful career for herself, but after 20 years she eventually followed the tugs inside her to seek out something that would ignite the spark she had been missing. 

    Have a listen to our insightful chat about her journey as she left her career to try her hand at what brings her so much joy.

    You can find Alicia as she paves her new journey as a potter by following her on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok through her handle @Aliciasanchez.pottery

    In our chat she mentions and upcoming spring pottery sale happening on May 6 from 11-4pm at the Corner Studio in Kitchener. If pottery is your jam, you'll want to go and seek her and her fabulous creations, along with other local potters from the area. 

    I would love to hear from you. Send me a text with your thoughts about the episode!

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Connecting gut, heart, and why in business & life with Erica Marchand

    Join me as I chat with Erica, creative master behind the outdoor lifestyle brand, Bear + Fox. 

    The journey to living a fulfilling life doesn't always mean constant fireworks and million dollar pay checks, but it might mean a lifestyle that brings joy and connects you with your purpose, your kids and the outdoors. 

    Erica and I talk about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, how we define success, and that an unconventional approach can be your winning ticket to finding the life you want to lead. 

    Everything in life is a season, and connecting your gut and heart to your why makes everyday (even the bad ones) purposeful. 

    You can find Bear + Fox on Instagram @bearandfoxapparel.ca Facebook & TikTok @Bearandfoxapparel or by visiting bearandfoxapparel.ca. Erica's book, My Part Time Life, can be purchased through the website, along with her awesome comfortable apparel. 

    Thanks for listening!

     

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    46 min
  • From Studying Law to Becoming a Canadian Clothing Designer

    This is an episode you don't want to miss. Learn how now Canadian clothing  designer behind Dotty.ca, Heather Bolt began her career journey in pre-law, only to discover that the fashion sketching she did in her spare time was more than just a hobby. Listen to this inspiring story of how Heather leaned into her passion for fashion and transformed her life into one she never dreamt possible.

    Find more by following @dottyclothing on Instagram and Facebook, or by visiting www.dotty.ca. Use code christine15 to save 15% on your purchases before March 24, 2023.

    I would love to hear from you. Send me a text with your thoughts about the episode!

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    50 min
  • Interview with Lisa Rostek - Advertising guru turned eclectic collector of experiences

    In this first dual interview style episode, I chat with Lisa Rostek - former advertising director who traded big city living for small town living. Not only did Lisa leave her career and make a leap to answer the call of her heart for a simpler life, but has leaned into seeking joy in the small things while she collects experiences, and taps into other creative outlets she didn't have the time for in her previous hustle lifestyle. 

    I met Lisa while staying at her cozy airbnb found in Prince Edward County, just over two hours east from Toronto. The photo below was taken in the airbnb. You can find more pictures and book your stay through Lisa's 'super host' airbnb link here.

     

    I would love to hear from you. Send me a text with your thoughts about the episode!

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    49 min
  • From living in survival and burn out, to finding my way back to me

    In this episode, I talk about my experience coming out of the pandemic in a state of survival and fearing the closure of my business, only to turn the experience into lessons that have me making some of my best decisions yet. 

    My gut and heart knew I had more in the tank, but I was so exhausted after three years of living in survival and experiencing burn out that I lost my way...until I leaned back into me for the answers. 

    I found my voice and I hope to use it to help you find yours too. Join me in this honest solo conversation with me, and pick up the nuggets you didn't know you needed right now!

     

    I would love to hear from you. Send me a text with your thoughts about the episode!

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    28 min

About Making Courage Contagious

From the publisher's feed

This podcast, known as the Say it out Loud podcast, is relaunching with a new name 'Making Courage Contagious'. I'm coming back with a fresh take.  Episodes will be dropping November…