Mind Your Business

Have you ever had a defining moment in your life? For Shanee Moret it was this. Her young daughter was very sick in hospital. It had been 12 days that she had been there by her hospital bedside when her phone vibrates, its 10:00PM. It was a text message from her boss that said "Its been nearly two weeks, we need you back at work, isn't there someone else that can stay with your daughter during the day?" Her boss knew there wasn't, but sent it anyways. THAT was the moment. Nobody was going to pressure her to leave her sick daughters side. She didn't return to work, and from that moment on she took control of her life, not just for her, but also for her daughter. Shanee found her courage that day, and also her freedom. So she changed her path and pivoted her life and career. She went on to co-found the company Medsnake Media, a successful health care company. She is now a healthcare marketing phenomenon, a top linkedin creator with over 2.5 million monthly views, a cancer survivor and goodwill ambassador. Find your courage and find your freedom! 

You can find more about Shanee on Instagram @shaneemoret

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Today I am chatting with Spencer Miller. Spencer is a world-renowned motivational speaker, actor, author and former ambassador for Canada. In this role, Spencer has traveled the world telling his story while working with and motivating some great people from Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela, Prince and Justin Timberlake to athletes such as Georges St Pierre, Roberto Alomar and the Toronto Raptors. Pretty impressive right? Well get this, he has done it all while confined to a wheelchair. 

When people first see Spencer Miller, most see his physical disability. Spencer has cerebral palsy and has been confided to a wheelchair his entire life. Many who see Spencer, see his disability and feel sorry for him. When in fact the opposite should be true. Spencer Miller is somebody who should be looked up to, someone who should be admired, and a strong mentor. Spencer is the very definition of the term "it's not how many times you get knocked down in life, it's how many times you get back up". Spencer sets goals for himself and he attains those goals. His disability is not an excuse, simply an obstacle, one that he overcomes time and time again.

 Spencer shares how he motivates some of the top CEO's, athletes and entertainers in the world, and how he himself overcomes obstacles and how you can too. 

You can find more about Spencer on Instagram @thespencermiller

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Dimitra Milan was only 11 years old when she started painting. By 15 her paintings were being sold all over the world and her work featured in the likes of Vogue. Dimitra paints strong protagonist women often incorporated with deadly animals. We talk about tapping into your creative genius, and how it’s possible for anyone to be an expert at any craft. 

You can find more about Dimitra on Instagram @dimitramilan

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Anthony Lacavera founded the wireless carrier WIND Mobile. WIND Mobile was acquired by Shaw Communications for USD$1.3 billion in December, 2015. Anthony is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, investor, author, producer and contributor on Bloomberg TV. Anthony has forged a reputation as a disruptive entrepreneur who has changed Canada’s communications technology landscape. He speaks candidly with me on his greatest failures, and how they led him to succeed. 

You can find more about Anthony on Twitter @anthonylacavera

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 You can find more on Mckenzie on Instagram @thestarvingtraveler

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"Get personal. Share your personal journey — the ups and the downs. Write it as if it’s a story but formatted so it’s easy to read." Swish Goswami is the master of story telling. He's used this talent to build his personal brand, and his businesses. At just 22 years old, he is a serial tech entrepreneur, currently serving as CEO of Trufan, a Toronto based startup helping some of the world’s biggest brands engage their grassroots communities. He's also an author, keynote speaker and investor. Swish shares his story and some real actionable tips on how you can tell your story, create engaging content and build your personal brand! You can find more on Swish on Twitter and Instagram @goswish

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“We don’t have to allow ourselves to be defined by the labels imposed on us. We get to define ourselves.” - Lizzie Velásquez

Lizzie Velasquez, 30, is a global motivational speaker, YouTube personality, anti-bullying activist and author. In December 2013, she took the stage at the inaugural TEDxAustinWomen event and gave a talk titled “How Do You Define Yourself?” that has garnered over 13 million views across the Web. Her story has been featured on Katie Couric, The Today Show, The View, Huffington Post, Associated Press, AOL, MSN and Yahoo!, among many other national and international media. She is an Executive Producer of the award-winning documentary based on her life, A BRAVE HEART: The Lizzie Velasquez Story, which chronicles her journey from cyber-bullying victim to global anti-bullying activist. The film was released by Cinedigm in the U.S. in Fall 2015 and began its international release in 2016. Her latest book DARE TO BE KIND was released in June 2017.

You can find Lizzie on instagram & Twitter @littlelizziev

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What Ben Mudge has done both physically and with his business, would be hard for anyone. He is one of the top online personal trainers, with hundreds of thousands of loyal followers. But now, add in the fact that he has the terminal disease Cystic Fibrosis. A disease that makes it hard to just get out of bed, and has been compared to breathing through a straw.⠀⠀Ben has defied the odds, and doctors. He fought back at this destructive disease that he's had since birth. A lot of you know Cystic Fibrosis has been something very close to my life, with both my siblings being born with it and it ultimately taking my sisters life, so I know first hand just how debilitating the disease is. ⠀⠀His story is brave and so inspiring. Take a listen now and please be sure to subscribe.