Our Inner Sparks

Do you have an idea or passion you want to pursue? Have you been waiting for the right timing? Are you hesitant about something? If so then, you must tune into this episode.

Let's meet JB Lexington today, JB is a serial entrepreneur and published author. JB is witty, smart, & fearless. She shares with us why and how she became an entrepreneur, some challenges she has had being a female leader & business owner in a male-dominated industry. As her life's passion grew within her, JB knew she had more to offer and had a story to write. Being her fearless self she pursued to become a published author and successfully became one. Join us in learning more about what motivates and supports someone to realize their ideas, passion, & dreams.

https://www.somervillecc.ca/

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In the market for a bridal gown or know of someone who wants a one-of-kind bridal experience with her gown? 

Let's meet Tami MacDonald, the brilliant custom bridal gown designer who created Mina.

From age of 10, she has been creating, over the years she has gained expertise in custom fashion design. And in the mix of COVID she has given some attention to her bridal designs and is releasing a new line of custom bridal gown designs that can fit the unique needs of each bride. We have invited her to talk to us about how she is staying creative throughout those chaotic times.

https://www.minabridaldesign.ca/

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In this episode, we will meet Pam Fanjoy. Pam has a personal life mission to cook up change that lasts a lifetime by fostering joyful, healthy relationships while leveraging delicious, healthy food to facilitate the meaningful connections between others to nourish their bodies, minds, and souls. 

She has over 25 years of clinical social work experience working with children, adolescents, and families; then in 2016, she became the CHOPPED CANADA CHAMPION on the Food Network.   In recent years, Chef Pam Fanjoy has also been cooking up a storm by building a business around her life mission and passion. Even in the mix of a pandemic, she delivers a one-of-a-kind Junior Chef Life Skills program which received the BMO FOR WOMEN GRANT  in 2020.  

https://chefpamfanjoy.com/

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April is autism awareness month. Do you have someone in your life with special needs?

In this episode, we have invited Kelly Leslie, who has 30+ years in education, as a teacher, vice-principal, principal, currently an instructor at Brock University, and most recently an author of children’s picture books that showcases characters with special needs, highlighting their strengths. Everyone has strengths, let's highlight our positive differences… Kelly is definitely leading the way on her mission. Her books have helped many educators, parents, and children support and advocate for kids with differences and special needs and helping them flourish.

https://www.instagram.com/klesliebooks/

https://sites.google.com/view/klesliebooks

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Did you know:

One in five victims of sexual assault—both women and men—felt blamed for their own victimization.

To celebrate women's empowerment as we recognize International Women's Day (Mar 8, 2021), we have invited Andrea Arthur-Brown, a seasoned leader who dedicated her entire career in empowering and supporting survivors of sexual assault. She will share her passion, journey in her career, the organization of Sexual Assault Support Centre Waterloo Region (https://www.sascwr.org/) where she and her team support survivors of sexual violence and work to transform systems that promote gender-based violence. Andrea will also highlight a few practical strategies for supporters and survivors to start the healing process.

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Credits: Music by MusicalLivesInc, you can find them on YouTube

Did the holidays put a dent in your financial position? Is COVID challenging your financial legacy and changing your financial plans? How are you overcoming this?

In this episode, we have invited Jackie Porter, a financial expert who is a highly recognized financial planner and financial advisor. She will be sharing why and how having money conversation is so critical. She provides insight to when she started to have these critical conversations and how she has made it her mission to help others to have the money conversation comfortably. Her vision is to create a community that feels inspired, engaged, and encouraged to build their financial IQ one conversation at a time! 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackieportercfp

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Did you have an amazing holiday season? Did you over indulge? Do you have new year resolution goals on health and wellness? Are you determined to make them happen?

Tune into this episode of Our Inner Sparks Featured Insights with our guest, Amy, a holistic wellness and mindset coach. Amy will share with you some strategies to apply and pitfalls to avoid as you enhance you healthy habits. She is passionate about helping others find balance in their lifestyles and make sustainable changes in their lives with healthy habits. Amy also shares why this is so personally vested on this mission. 

Schedule a Free Call with Amy: https://amyballantyne.17hats.com/p#/scheduling/ggprzcrgbpshvcvsbpgttxrfcxhpbfrz 

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https://amyballantyne.usana.com/share

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Credits: Music by MusicalLivesInc, you can find them on YouTube 

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Many have asked me to share my story of how and why I founded Our Inner Sparks, the challenges I have endured and overcome physically, emotionally and against more odds starting a new business during COVID. 

The last year has not been at all easy, but it has been extremely rewarding. In this episode, I share my stories of how I achieved my podcast goals, how I became bedridden for over 2 months, how the support network I have built helped me survive my darkest moments, and how COVID has only strengthened my believes of being present, being grateful and being flexible in life.

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Join us at Our Inner Sparks where a network of ordinary women will be sharing our extraordinary stories to inspire and empower each other and others.  For feedback or nomination please email us at [email protected] https://linktr.ee/ourinnersparks/

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Credits: Music by MusicalLivesInc, you can find them on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCSPel8_c4HH8GfsNSJRHNw

Let's meet Jennifer Ettinger, a mom, a wife, a coach, an author, a social media correspondent and strategist as well as an entrepreneur with 2 companies, Fit Your Style and Pink Dreams. She is an amazingly positive and as you can see multifaceted person. Jennifer is well respected and loved by those in the media and in her network and she has over 20 Thousand followers on social media. I have invited her on the show to share her journey and secrets in the world of entertainment and media.

Join Jennifer's World: Website: http://www.pinkdreamsinc.com/ Social: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferEttingeratFitYourStyle/ https://www.instagram.com/fityourstyle/?hl=en   https://twitter.com/fityourstyle?lang=en Book: http://www.findyourinnergoddess.com/ Boss Talks: https://www.bosstalks.com/

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Join us at Our Inner Sparks where a network of ordinary women will be sharing our extraordinary stories to inspire and empower each other and others.  For feedback or nomination please email us at [email protected] https://linktr.ee/ourinnersparks/ 

Please subscribe to this channel and follow us on the below social media platforms and engage with us on the Our Inner Sparks network: https://www.ourinnersparks.com/ https://facebook.com/ourinnersparks/ https://linkedin.com/groups/13776300/ https://twitter.com/OurInnerSparks/ https://instagram.com/ourinnersparks/ 

Credits: Music by MusicalLivesInc, you can find them on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCSPel8_c4HH8GfsNSJRHNw

In this episode, we have the pleasure of meeting Jennifer Tung, a passionate musician, music educator and leader in the classical music industry in the City of Toronto in Ontario Canada. 

"Success is being happy and fulfilled in what you do." Jennifer truly lives by these words.  In her story, you will see, how extremely passionate she is about music and education and how much she loves all the roles she take on in the industry.  

Jennifer Tung has many roles in the music community in and around Toronto. Check out all the organizations Jennifer is involved with, feel free to reach out and get involved:

Artistic Director, Mississauga Children’s Choir

Assistant conductor, Mississauga Symphony Orchestra

Voice Department Coordinator and Faculty,  Glenn Gould School  Eli and Taylor Academy (Royal Conservatory of Music)

Artistic Director, Toronto City Opera

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Join us at Our Inner Sparks where a network of ordinary women will be sharing our extraordinary stories to inspire and empower each other and others.  For feedback or nomination please email us at [email protected] https://linktr.ee/ourinnersparks

Please subscribe to this channel and follow us on the below social media platforms and engage with us on the Our Inner Sparks network:  https://facebook.com/ourinnersparks

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Credits: Music by MusicalLivesInc, you can find them on YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCSPel8_c4HH8GfsNSJRHNw