She Has The Audacity with Chana Ross

Have you ever noticed how all doctors' offices kind of look the same? Join Chana as she interviews Meg & Neena, two physiotherapists turned designers who specialize in creating aesthetically pleasing health and wellness spaces through their business Articulate Design Co. Listen to them talk about how they took the leap from physiotherapy to design, their challenges in running a business, balancing their clinic and design work, and their hopes for the future.

When Meg & Neena started out as physiotherapists they did not expect Articulate Design Co. to be a part of their path, but after many years in the industry, they saw a need for change in the clinic and their creative wheels started turning. The duo understands the importance of the environment when it comes to wellness spaces and works with business owners to design clinics that are conducive to their patient's success.

We chatted about:

👉 Creating beautiful health and wellness spaces

👉 Establishing boundaries with clients

👉 Imposter syndrome

👉 And more!

Connect with Neena & Meg on Instagram @articulatedesignco or visit www.articulatedesignco.com

Struggling with parenting teens? This week's episode is not one to miss! Get the inside scoop on how to help your teens thrive from Dr. Erin Tewinkel, a naturopathic doctor specializing in teen health. Learn actionable tips, such as creating a safe space for communication, implementing routines, and playing the long game for a deeper connection.

Erin offers valuable info about what life is like for teens these days and how we can support them through it all. Erin's big audacious dream is to reach millions of young women to create positive change for their futures – That's something we can all get behind! Tune in now to gain valuable insight into parenting your teenagers!

We chatted about:

👉 What life is like for teens in 2023

👉 How teens process information

👉 The best times of day to chat with your children and how to approach conversations

👉 And more!

Connect with Dr. Erin Tewinkel online here: IG @drtwinkel

Have you ever wanted to actually start taking care of yourself, but felt overwhelmed with where to start? Justine Cappel is here to help! Join us as we find out how she started her business, Feel Good First, and how it has changed people's lives. Through personalized yoga and strength training, Justine provides loving accountability to her clients.

Justine's journey of shifting away from Mom & Baby offerings to creating Feel Good First to empower women to take care of themselves as a result of self-reflection and adjusting her business model to make her heart happy. Get inspired today as you hear her story of resilience and success!

We chatted about:

👉 Pandemic Pivots

👉 The power of taking time for yourself

👉 Morning & Evening Routines

👉 And more!

Connect with Justine Cappel here - justinecappel.com

Gut health is definitely trending and this week's guest, naturopath and public speaker Dr. Kim Bretz, is here to share some evidence-based info on GI wellness. Kim tells us details about the gut-brain connection and how it could be creating symptoms that affect the quality of life. She also helps us learn how to decipher who to look to for advice regarding gut health with a swirling of misinformation in the space currently.

A huge 40% of the population is struggling with disorders of gut-brain interaction and micromanaging how they feel to figure out how to feel better because they don't have a roadmap on how to do it or how to even get started. Kim is passionate about providing a roadmap to help individuals feel better and move through their lives with more ease.

👉 Disorders of gut-brain interaction

👉 How to heal your gut safely

👉 Pushing through discomfort when public speaking

👉 And more!

Connect with Kim on Instagram @kimbretznd or visit https://www.drkimbretznd.com

What would you change about your industry if you could? When setting out to build her dream business today's guest, Amy Laski, found her way by reimagining entrepreneurship and pushing beyond the industry status quo. In order to offer clients an even better PR experience and her team optimal work-life balance Amy blazed her own trail and created Felicity PR. Felicity's virtual business model enables clients to invest in brains, not bricks and their unique reach versus outreach approach harnesses the power of a brand's most important stakeholders and influencers to develop a narrative that drives.

In this episode, Amy shares about how shifting away from being a workaholic became a necessity as she stepped into motherhood, how her leadership has continued to evolve over the years, and so many valuable tips regarding how to structure your business to suit your lifestyle.

👉 How to create a work-life balance

👉 Paving the way for other virtual businesses

👉 Redefining productivity to meet your priorities

👉 And more!

Connected with Amy Laski on LinkedIn or reach out through felicitypr.ca

How do you come back to your WHY? This week we welcome Aliya Dhalla, the founder of Box Wellness Co. and a veteran pelvic health physiotherapist, to the podcast! Aliya created Box Wellness Co. as a safe online space where women, or those with female anatomy, would be able to learn about their body, regardless of where they are in the world or their financial circumstances.

In this episode, Aliya shares her journey of creating an online space that is truly aligned with her WHY. When shifting away from clinical practice (what she felt she was supposed to do), to building her dream business (what she felt would truly fulfill her) Aliya learned the importance of coming back to her mission, how crucial a positive support system is, and to worry less about what others are doing.

This week, we chat about:

👉 How to pivot from the traditional clinical space to the virtual space

👉 The importance of knowing your WHY

👉 Positive support systems

👉 And more!

Connect with Aliya Dhalla on Instagram @boxwellnessco

When life has us asking, "What's next for me?" this week's guest, Monica Gold, encourages us to dive inward, to try new things, and most importantly – to fully trust yourself. Monica is the woman behind the empowering dance and fitness company Find Your Fierce, an incredible dancer with over 80k followers on social media, a new mom, and the owner of a unique laser hair removal business called Go Laser. She is passionate about spreading positive energy and making people feel more confident through every interaction she has in life whether that's at the clinic, dancing with her IG followers, or spending time with the people she loves.

After a successful career as a dancer and studio owner, Monica found herself ready to fully pivot and try something new. She decided to explore new business ventures with the hopes of finding something that truly aligns with her soul. Monica shows us her audacity every day by trusting herself and making big moves to create the life she desires for her family.

👉Trusting yourself through life's transitions

👉Creating and testing a minimum viable product

👉The importance of trying new things and embracing new ventures to discover what aligns with you

👉GoLaser – Developing a female-empowered business with a strong unique sales proposition

👉And more!

Connect with Monica on Instagram @monicagold1 Check out GoLaser on Instagram @golaseer.ca or visit golaser.ca Mention this podcast episode for $100 off your first treatment!

This week, we chat about:

👉 Testing out your business idea without jumping in two feet first

👉 How to pivot to find your true calling

👉 How running your business as a mom is a grind

👉 And more!

Connect with Monica Gold on Instagram@monicagold1 or @golaser.ca

Do you feel stuck in a pattern? Are you struggling to be true to yourself? This week I am beyond excited to welcome Dr. Stacy Thomas, an award-winning clinical psychologist, acclaimed speaker, and the CEO founder, and clinical director at the Design Your Life Center, a psychotherapy practice based in Toronto with more than 20 years of experience, helping people navigate some of the difficult journeys such as chronic pain, serious chronic illness, infertility, pregnancy loss, and sudden traumatic events.

Dr. Stacy recognizes resilience and teaches people how to apply proven psychological strategies interwoven with cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices. She shares her audacity by passionately breaking free of limiting life patterns to show up as our most authentic selves.

This week, we chat about:

👉 Recognizing your call to action

👉 The process of finding your new path

👉 Acknowledging burnout and thriving for balance

👉 And more!

Connect with Dr. Stacy Thomas on Instagram @drstacytoronto

How much do you love your sister? Would you ever consider opening a practice with her?

This week, I am very excited to be chatting with Dr. Aliya Visram, a chiropractor, acupuncturist, co-founder of Wellbe - a family wellness clinic in Toronto, and co-founder of bloom balance - a collection of wellness products rooted in traditional eastern medicine. Dr. Aliya teamed up with her sister to build a clinic with the purpose to build great relationships with patients and in their community.

Dr. Aliya had her eyes open to family practice after going to school in Australia which launched her career. As a mother herself, she is on a mission to provide accessible wellness options to help families grow and thrive. Dr. Aliya's positive energy is contagious, she has the capacity to connect with her patients which makes her extra special.

Dr. Aliya shares her audacity by leaving a legacy to help and connect with people. Her golden advice would be to not worry so much and to learn to be happy.

This week, we chat about:

👉 Advice for opening your own clinic

👉 Difference between a product/service-based businesses

👉 Importance of simple self-care

👉And more!

Connect with Dr. Aliya on Instagram @draliyavisram.

Do you feel stuck in your relationship? Do you feel like you want and deserve more out of your relationship? This week I am super excited to be chatting with Martine Kotze, a relationship and mindset coach that has been there and worked hard to calibrate and rebuild her 20-year-old marriage. Martine decided to choose herself when she hit a crossroad in her relationship, with lots of open and honest conversations they managed to reshape their marriage into a beautiful one. She advocates that every relationship is not a fairy tale and that lots of work is needed to maintain a fulfilling one. Martine is passionate about helping women reclaim themselves to thrive in relationships and life through group coaching.

Martine shares her audacity by showing us how important it is to leave a legacy of compassion and unconditional love.

This week, we chat about:

👉 Red flags in a relationship

👉 Masculine / feminine energy

👉 Secret sauce for a successful relationship

👉And more!

Connect with Martine on Instagram @martinekotze