Raise The Anchor

Raise The Anchor

By Melissa BurbridgeBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Raise The Anchor episodes

  • Failing Forward With Amy Murphy

    This episode is from our old podcast "The Dani and Me inspire podcast"

    Amy Murphy shared her story with Dani and Me.

    She has inspired me to reach for the stars with her wonderful leading and training.

    One thing I absolutely love is her drive, openness and how approachable she is.

    If ever I had a question she took time out of her insane schedule to answer it

    24 min
  • "Flash back" From IT to Property Management with Jenna Ross

    This episode is from our old podcast "The Dani and Me inspire podcast"

    In this Episode Jenna shares how she left her IT career for a family and pivoted into starting her own property management business.

    She shares tips on how you can start your own property management company, this was a very inspiring journey. 

    14 min
  • "Flash back" Living life with Brain Tumors with guest Jen Vey

    This episode is from our old podcast "The Dani and Me inspire podcast"

    After becoming chronically ill almost 2 years ago Jen has been tirelessly advocating to find a diagnosis for her condition. In her “episode” we will talk about how she presents similar to stroke, always affecting her left side, her speech, loose convulsions, and her ability to function.  She has 9 benign brain tumors but Dr’s don’t think that is the issue she is dealing with now.  Her brain scans are showing ischemic issues now along with the brain tumors. She considers herself fortunate these are benign.

    In her youth she was a competitive athlete, and graduated from Acadia with a business relationship management degree. She is an entrepreneur at heart.  Her husband works away half the year and she stays home with her children who are 10 and 7. She also makes time for a few hours of business consulting. 

    Listen in on what grounds her, what inspires her to keep researching and advocating, and how you can incorporate the lessons of people with chronic illness learn into your own life. 

    39 min
  • From Doctor to Inspirational Life Coach with Modita van Zummeren

    Modita joins us from the Netherlands, and shares her compelling story as to why she left  her career as a Medical Doctor, to pursue a more holistic approach to help people heal as a whole with Life coaching. In this eye opening interview, Modita explains that as a Doctor she only diagnosed symptoms, not the underlying cause. Now she is able to get to the root of the problem giving people ease of mind.

    She tells us about her past struggles with depression, anorexia and bulimia and how she uses her experiences to help others. She also uses family constellations to take away what we inherited from our ancestors, and heal us from within.

    She is defiantly an inspiring woman. You can find out more about her on her website: http://www.genietenvanmeditatie.nl/en/index.html or
    watch her dance away the negativity on her facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/JoyinMeditation


    36 min
  • Stroke Survivor turned Advocate Marcia Moran

    On this episode Marcia shares her harrowing story, about the day she had her stroke. Embrace yourself for the shocking details. She tells us about the long road to recover. Why she has decided to advocate and educate others about stroke.

    She is a true inspiration! To follow along on her journey click here: https://www.facebook.com/StrokeForward/

    To learn more about strokes click here: https://www.world-stroke.org/

    33 min
  • Improve your Mindset and get Inspired with Dean Fox

    Dean let's us in on how he became a mindset coach and motivational speaker. He tells us the story of the tragedy he went through with his family.
    We learn how he was ready to end it all, then he felt a pull toward a new purpose.

     He transformed into an amazing advocate, for speaking up and asking for help when you need it. He has a knack for helping you figure out what is blocking you, so you can move forward into a growth mindset.

    You can check out more about Dean here: https://www.deanafox.com/

    43 min
  • Female Professional Football player inspiring the next generation

    Female Professional (paid) pro-tackle Football player, came out as openly gay at the age of 29. Now she is a Boss Babe who inspires the next generation of female athletes. In this episode we go behind the scenes of leaving a vibrant career in the youth mental health field, to the fast paced world of professional sports. Sarah Wolfer provides insights on what it is like to come out on your own terms, and how this has inspired others.

    28 min
  • PTSD Warrior, turned interviewer to the Stars!

    In this episode Brett Allen opens up to us about suffering from PTSD, and how it became paralyzing. We learn how he recovered from it, and his amazing journey to interviewing the stars. 

    He gives us a couple insights on how to land the guests you want, and reminds us even when you become successful you will still here no. Just keep trying and pursuing your passion.


    22 min
  • Jodi Bengert let's us behind the scenes of her liver transplant

    In this emotional interview Jodi shares her long journey of illness to transplant. She gives us the good, the bad and the ugly facts of what she went through. We are so grateful to share her journey, to educate and help others just starting their journey.

    Jodi had polycystic liver disease that halted her life and family. Now she is recovering and eager to thrive, advocate and live again.

    (make sure to grab your tissue)

    42 min

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Raise the Anchor - Host Melissa Burbridge has in-depth interviews with individuals who have made the bold decision to take control of their own journey. Guests featured in this show have made major…