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What is stopping you from loving life and letting your light shine? 

Lisa has been an Alberta girl for her whole life. She is the oldest of four siblings which installed personality traits within her. Lisa was a person pleaser and put a lot of pressure on herself to do what was right. After a while her perspective shifted and she started focussing on what she thinks about herself instead of what everyone else thought.

During her first year of University she travelled to Germany and all around Europe. Lisa got married at 25 and started her family. She already had her career in finance since she was 20. From a young age she knew that she hated having a boss. She recognized that she didn't want to have a corporate job. She took marketing at Mount Royal University in Calgary and knew she wanted to be a financial planner. Later she decided she wanted to make more money so she dipped her toe in real estate.

Lisa has dealt with Mom guilt and shame as she was not a mom that was your typical stay at home mom. She also touches on some of the struggles of having kids but also what a beautiful blessing they are. She talks about her divorce and how looking back she realizes that you need to find a person who wants to grow with you. She lives a life of no regrets. Lisa talks about this checklist she made for herself. This checklist was to go to school, have a career, get married, have kids, have a house, have cars, etc.   Once she achieved all that she didn't know what her next step was. 

Lisa learns to love who she is, love where she's been, and love where she's going. She has always been interested in finances from a really young age. Lisa encourages others to know what they want and she helps others create financial plans that align with your goals and your life. Lisa addresses the role fear plays and talks about stepping into the unknown and living a life you love. 

If you want to get in touch with Lisa or learn more about her you can contact her on Instagram @lisa_elle or her website https://ellementsgroup.com/ ! 

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Selina Novello

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Have you ever felt like you know what you want to do deep down but you change your mind because of what others say? Well this is very similar to what happened with Annamaria! Annamaria is my older sister and she is one wise young lady. Annamaria has lived in Cochrane most of her life and is part of a big family being the oldest of 4 kids! She talks about the pressures of being the oldest child and always wanting to be a good example.  She grew up with a busy lifestyle with sports, extracurriculars, and family commitments. Annamaria is very grateful for her parents as they gave her so many opportunities and raised their kids as strong individuals. 

Annamaria talks about her school journey and all of the ups and downs that came along. She struggled in school when she was really young but after a while it all clicked and she did very well. When deciding what to do after highschool she did a lot of searching. She decided to take general studies at Mount Royal to test the water in areas she was interested in. She felt a loss of direction and tried to keep all her doors open. Annamaria contemplated many different careers and changed her mind more than 6 times. 

She eventually decided on taking Food Science and Nutrition. She had a love for cooking but was told that is not a great career. This was something that was close to her interests as people were telling her to pick a more traditional career. She moved to Edmonton and attended the University of Alberta and everything changed. Now Annamaria had many mental health issues while living in residence, and goes into it more in our conversation.Even with all the struggles she learnt so much about herself and what she needs.  Now Annamaria encourages others to take your time when deciding whether or not you go to university and to choose when you go. After a couple of years she got the opportunity to go to France and influenced her next decision to go to culinary school to follow her passion. Annamaria turned “maybe one day” into now! Traveling around Europe really helped her discover her identity and individuality. The last thing we talk about is the impact of Covid on her schooling and career. 

If you want to get in touch with Annamaria or learn more about her you can contact her on Instagram @annmaria_novello ! 

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Selina Novello

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In this episode Ash brings us through his journey with his career path and becoming a father. Ash discusses many challenges he has faced and what helped him get through those times. Ash was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Family and sports have always been a very big part of his life. Which is shown in his own athletic experience and in coaching his kids! 

After high school Ash started his journey of trying to figure out what he wanted to do. It was not an easy process of searching for the right career but each position gave him work life experiences. Like many he was unsure and needed to try things out before going into post secondary. So he started to work and got his feet wet in different industries. He worked in areas like retail, Health Care, skilled trades, and so much more. If you are feeling stuck and unsure of what you want to do with your career, this episode is for you. Ash's advice is to get your feet wet and go get experience in many different industries to find what you are passionate about. 

He started working in the HealthCare industry where he worked with lots of different types of people. With his young family in mind he decided to explore the world of trades as it created a better foundation for him and his family. When asked what is one of the achievements he is most proud of he said his health journey. Ash has been able to find a routine to live his best life which he shares about. As his kids grow up he is learning so much from then and he is now in a place where he is giving them guidance. In the future Ash’s plan is to start his own business and continue to learn & grow everyday.

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Selina Novello 

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In this episode Mikayla talks about her life and how her learning struggles shaped who she is today. Mikayla is an only child and has had a great childhood. She played a lot of sports growing up, with ringette being her main sport. Mikayla and I have known each other since we were young through ringette! We were never truly best friends until she came to Foothills Academy school! 

Mikayla started experiencing mental health and different challenges in high school. She would never go to class and pretend that she was sick so she didn't have to go. After a lot of struggles Mikayla and her parents decided that she should get tested for learning disabilities. It turns out that she had a few learning disabilities like dyscalculia, ADD, a little bit of ADHD, and poor working memory. When she was tested they then looked into schools that would help her. She ended up choosing Foothills Academy in Calgary which made the world of a difference as the teachers understood and took time to get to know her.

 Everything didn't fall into place magically once going to Foothills Academy School but it definitely helped her to learn with different tools. As she approached graduation she had decided that she wanted to be a nurse. Although she did not have the grades for it she did not give up. After graduating in 2018 she decided to attend Mount Royal, she ended up getting overwhelmed and dropped most of her classes. Then she decided to attend Bow Valley College for a nursing program but it wasn't going well either. Then to make the situation worse covid-19 hit and her motivation decreased even more. As she was feeling depressed and lonely she turned to her art. She realized that she was no longer happy doing school and decided to drop out. Now she's doing something that she loves and is planning on going to SAIT to pursue her natural artistic talents. 

If you want to get in touch with Mikayla  or learn more about her you can contact her on Instagram @burkartsketches or her Tik Tok! 

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Selina Novello 

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In this episode Noreen talks about her life and how her corporate role challenged her in many ways. Noreen has traveled the world but has always lived in Calgary. She is from a big family and is an identical twin. Noreen was planning on going down the path of natural healing but decided to change directions. She then got a corporate job and over time she climbed the corporate ladder as she was willing to take on difficult tasks and was always curious. 

Once she was in a leadership role many issues she had faced previously became worse. Noreen discusses her struggles of being the only woman in the room. She tried to change herself to fit in but realized she just needed to be herself. Due to the way she was treated she had a very inclusive leadership style with her team. She didn’t hide her beliefs and stayed strong throughout her journey there. Then everything changed… She was fired. 

“Here I thought for so many years that having a job, being in the corporate world, was security but in a heart beat someone can decide that you are no longer useful. Give me your access card and business cards and don’t let the door hit you on the way out. Instantly you're done. Your whole life is shattered. Whereas doing something of my own that I pour my heart into and that no one gets to decide anything or the direction that my business goes. It’s my business and creation.”

Losing her job was devastating for Noreen. It took her many tears and lots of personal work to get to a place where she was okay. She decided that she was going to climb her second mountain differently than she climbed her first one. She decided to start her own business and she did it scared but she is so successful and would never turn back to the corporate world. Noreen is now a trained Professional Organizer and is the Owner of Organize My Space Calgary which specializes in home and office integration. 

If you want to get in touch with Noreen or learn more about her you can contact her on Instagram @organizemyspacecalgary or her website https://organizemyspacecalgary.com

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Selina Novello

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I thought the best way to start the podcast off would be to share my story! I am going to bring you through surfacing events in my life thus far that have shaped me into who I am today! My childhood was great! I was a very happy kid with two loving parents. I have three siblings that have tested me but I always know that they have my back! 

My struggles started at a young age with learning issues. I had to redo kindergarten and couldn’t remember much after what I learnt after a full day of school. Luckily I had my parents who taught me after school everyday. In grade 6 I got tested for learning disabilities for the second time. Finally, then I was diagnosed with dyslexia, poor working memory, and high anxiety. Once these were identified I was able to go to a school called Foothills Academy where I learnt that my disabilities were actually my abilities! 

“Your Learning Disabilities are nothing to be ashamed of. It is your superpower! My disability is actually my ability to do so many great things! It’s okay I learn differently! My mindset changed to thinking I was dumb and couldn’t learn to I am smart and I have a gift. I have something that is special about me and when I realized this then everything changed!”

Going through high school there were many issues with friends and coping with mental health issues. I share what I did as my extracurricular activities and how I started my own business at 16. I talk about my grade 12 dream of becoming valedictorian that got taken away from me and my year ended early due to the pandemic. I am extremely grateful for all the good and bad experiences I have had and I am so excited I can share this with others to inspire and motivate! 

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Selina Novello

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Selina Novello

In this episode I had the pleasure of talking to Kari Rose. Kari Rose is a Transformational Healer with a mission to work together with you to enhance your life with the energy, clarity, joy and health you so desire. Kari shares her journey from her earliest memory of her life to today. 

She explains what her childhood was like and some of the struggles of having a separated family. She started taking care of herself at a very young age. Kari has been a helper and a fixer through her whole life. There is a theme of making a choice in our conversation. She made the choice to better herself at a time when she didn’t know if she could keep going. Kari didn’t follow the same patterns as others in her family and changed the addiction cycle.

After many hurdles she ran multiple businesses and became an entrepreneur. Her entrepreneurial journey was not easy and she had experienced burnout. Despite everything she has gone through she loves life and what she does! 

Throughout our conversation Kari provided us with lots of golden nuggets and advice on how to keep going when things get difficult and messy. 

If you want to get in touch with Kari or learn more about her you can contact her on Instagram @karirosehealth or her website https://karirosehealth.com/ . 

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Selina Novello

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Selina Novello

In this episode Bridget talks about the role hockey played in her life and her health journey. Growing up in a family that was very involved in hockey, the love came naturally. Bridget talked about her childhood and what it was like being the baby of five children in the family. She was born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area but eventually moved to Alberta. Her passion for hockey is evident throughout her story as she always played on a school team and even went to Switzerland for a year to play on a team! 

Bridget discussed her love for learning and her education journey. She has a Masters Degree in Divinity from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from the University of Waterloo, then continued to Mount Royal University to become a Licensed Funeral Director in Alberta. Later in her life she became very ill. She was unable to work and could hardly get out of bed. The only thing that she was able to do was to assistant coach hockey in Cochrane for the female team (my team). After a lot of pain and talking to many health professionals she found out that she had a rare type of cancer. Bridget explains the challenges but also the great things that have come from all her health struggles. 

Bridget also has so much love and compassion for those who are grieving as she has grieved many losses herself in her lift. She lost four family members very close to each other and experienced different types of grief with the loss of each of them. Her passion now is to share the life story of many as her role as a Funeral Celebrant and help others navigate through this difficult grievance time. 

Throughout our conversation Bridget talks about her love for hockey, her healing process after her cancer, advice on how to deal with grief and so much more. 

If you want to get in touch with Bridget or learn more about her you can contact her on Facebook @ Bridget Halfyard or her website https://www.bridgethalfyard.com/ . 

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Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello

Welcome to the One World Countless Stories Podcast! This is a safe space to have real and tough conversations about life. Everyone is welcome to be included in the conversations about the messy and beautiful lessons we learn through our journeys. Everyone has a story… even you… every experience big or small matters and provides value to someone out there in our big world! 

I’m Selina Novello and I am very passionate about sharing stories and helping you navigate through difficult seasons of life. You are not alone in this world and we all go through good and difficult times. I believe that one of the best ways to learn and grow is to listen to others that have gone before us. You can take whatever you need from each episode as we are all in different places in our journey! I have been telling stories most of my life through the jewelry business I started when I was 16 but now I have an even greater purpose to motivate and inspire others. 

I am so excited to share this platform with all of you. Grab your notebook and join me on Tuesday’s as we take a look into the lives of many. 

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Selina Novello

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, TIK TOK, and now YOUTUBE!!! If you have a story you would like to share with the world, reach out to me!

Sending love and joy your way!

Selina Novello