Sick and Successful Podcast

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If you are, you’re not alone. I feel you, and this is what this episode is all about. Recently, I was at a women’s conference wherein amazing women in business surrounded me, and the event was a success. Still, I can’t help but feel like an outsider looking in. I had to reflect on this feeling and wanted to know why and when it started.----more----

As an only child, I’ve been outgoing and all, but there are times that I really feel lonely, and I am not afraid to admit that. Not to discredit my friends and community, but I feel lonely sometimes, especially in running my business. ----more----

Today, I’ll be extra vulnerable and share how loneliness and success are not mutually exclusive. 

If you relate to this, this episode is for you.

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00:02:59 - A quick update on last week’s events

00:04:06 - Dealing with loneliness

00:07:30 - Women’s conference experience

00:10:19 - Exploring the signs of autism

00:11:16 - There is struggle in success

00:11:54 - My why

00:12:43 - Running a business can be lonely

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Let’s stay connected through these links:

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/for.the.success

Do you find it challenging to take a break and prioritize self-care? Today's Sick and Successful Podcast episode explores the importance of listening to your body and how it can benefit your overall well-being.

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As an overachiever with Crohn's disease, I used to push myself to the limit. However, my body eventual----more----ly showed signs of fatigue, and I knew it was time for a change. By intentionally prioritizing my health and happiness, I have been able to work more efficiently on my business.

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In this episode, we'll share tips on how to better listen to your body and start prioritizing self-care. Don't wait any longer - join us in taking the first step towards a healthier lifestyle.

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00:01:58 - Self-care and success aren’t mutually exclusive

00:02:27 - Societal Pressure

00:03:39 - Mental Conditioning

00:05:14 - Pushing Myself to the Limit

00:06:23 - Struggling with guilt and shame

00:07:55 - Listening to your body is as important as being successful

00:09:06 - Setting hard boundaries

00:13:57 - For people who has chronic illnesses

00:15:04 - Don’t forget to drink your water

00:17:42 - Start listening to your body NOW!

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Let’s stay connected through these links:

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/for.the.success

For today’s episode of the Sick and Successful podcast, we are going to be scientific as we explore deep manual therapy for adhesions, Chron’s disease, endometriosis, and other diseases.

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Joined by Larry Wurn and Sharon Hepburn from Clear Passage. They will discuss the ins and outs of how they treat bowel obstructions manually, without any surgery. As we delve into this topic, they share the difference between stricture, bowel obstruction, and scar tissue in the intestine. Also, they’ll take us into a deep dive into how their treatments are done and what’s happening on the cellular level. 

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Are you ready to unravel the wonders of deep manual therapy for adhesions? 

Tune in now!

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00:01:20 - What is Clear Passage

00:03:04 - Getting rid of bowel obstructions manually

00:04:28 - Difference between stricture, bowel obstruction, and scar tissue in the intestine

00:06:47 - The story behind this drug-free, non-surgical treatment

00:11:32 - How does deep manual therapy go, and does it hurt?

00:14:48 - We are great listeners

00:16:45 - The reason why not many people know about deep manual therapy

00:19:36 - Clear Passage locations

00:20:29 - Traimnigns offered for deep manual therapy

00:22:18 - Deep manual therapy at a cellular level

00:24:10 - Where to find testimonials

00:27:59 - How do they find adhesions

00:30:08 - The cost of their services

00:33:04 - Amazing testimonial from one of their clients.

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Get to know Clear Passage better through these links:

Website: https://clearpassage.com 

Book: Adhesions: The Body's Inner Menace - Is There a Cure? 

Podcast: Hands that Heal Podcast

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearpassagept/ 

Let’s stay connected through these links:

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/for.the.success

Today’s episode is all about the art of networking.

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I’ve been going to a bunch of networking events in these past weeks and it’s not all fun and games. Sometimes, anxiety kicks in along with its good friend, the imposter syndrome. Luckily I’ve been networking since I was studying in the university so I’ve acquired the top 4 tips in networking.

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By following these four tips - providing value/service, dressing for success, knowing your target audience, and getting out of your comfort zone -you'll be well on your way to building meaningful connections that can benefit both your personal and professional life.

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So go ahead- take that first step towards expanding your network today!

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00:00:48 - Natalie’s Networking Experience

00:03:12 - Tip #1: Providing value/service

00:03:57 - Networking events Natalie have participated in recently

00:05:58 - The best way to network

00:06:51 - Tip #2: Dress for success

00:09:41 - Tip #3: Know your target audience

00:11:56 - Tip #4: Get out of your comfort zone

Let’s stay connected through these links:

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/for.the.success

This episode is a short one, but I hope this gives you a boost. 

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If you've been dealing with a chronic illness or caring for someone with a chronic disease, you know it's not easy. There are more challenging days or even months because of flares. Right now, I am experiencing that. My Crohn's disease has been flaring up for weeks now, but I still wanted to release an episode because of a sweet and motivating message sent to me. 

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I want to remind all of you that being sick is not a reason to live a lacklustre life. Resting and taking breaks are okay until you feel slightly better again. This episode is a reminder to dream and keep working on that dream.

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Join me in this quick episode!

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00:01:37 - It’s been a weekend

00:02:15 - The lowest of the low

00:03:23 - Amplifying the imposter syndrome and anxiety

00:03:36 - Spending the long weekend sick

00:04:19 - Living with chronic illness

00:06:15 - Working in corporate with a chronic illness

00:06:31 - Brain fog is real

00:06:49 - Manifest the life of your dreams

00:10:41 - The power of belief

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Let’s stay connected through these links:

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/for.the.success

Passion for life and business is not easy to keep, especially during those times when you feel at your lowest. But the key to returning to this new year with positivity lies in this episode! 

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We'll chat about a quick life recap and her experience getting back on track with her business progress. Natalie also shares her research on parenting styles and Artificial Intelligence, as well as how to sell to people in the most effective way. 

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Lastly, remember that love will get us through anything - let's show a little bit more of it this year! 2023 is a new year of opportunities, and now is the perfect time to start something new or continue an old dream. 

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Join Natalie in this episode and be besties!

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00:01:41 - Quick life recap

00:02:10 - The start of 2023

00:03:14 - Word of the year: Community

00:05:11 - Business Progress

00:06:17 - Remembering my passion for my business

00:07:48 - The end of 2022

00:08:47 - Bouncin back on 2023

00:12:18 - Alecia’s milestones

00:12:50 - Researching parenting styles

00:14:05 - Artificial Intelligence

00:17:15 - Tip on selling to people

00:17:52 - Let’s love each other a little bit more

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Let’s stay connected through these links:

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/for.the.success

We are starting a new season for Sick and Successful, and what better way to do it than with a trip down memory lane!

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You might be surprised that 111 is a weird number to start the new season, but those numbers mean a lot to me – I feel like I am where I am supposed to be. So, for today I will share my milestones for the past 15 years, from being in the university while juggling a hairstylist job to having my company that continuously grows.

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Don’t get me wrong; this is not to brag but to inspire. I am sharing this to remind you that anything is possible regardless of the circumstance.

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Listen now and join me on a trip down memory lane.

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00:00:54 - Start of Season 4

00:02:07 - Reminiscing the last 15 years

00:03:20 - Natalie’s New Normal

00:04:33 - 15 years ago: Studying for a business degree while getting my red seal and full time working as a hairstylist

00:05:32 - 14 years ago: I got a scholarship to study in Israel

00:06:52 - 13 years ago: Backpacking around Europe and studied in Poland

00:07:51 - 12 years ago: I met the love of my life

00:09:16 - 11 years ago: First big girl corporate job

00:10:36 - 10 years ago: Moved to Alberta for a Job Promotion

00:11:29 - 9 years ago: New job and moved up the corporate ladder quickly

00:13:21 - 8 years ago: VP of Marketing and got engaged

00:15:06 - 7 years ago: Bridal shower & Bachelorette party of my dreams; got married in Cuba 

00:18:57 - 6 years ago: First home and new work

00:20:36 - 5 years ago: Certified Personal Trainer and New Business For the Health 

00:22:39 - 4 years ago: Breathwork practitioner

00:23:39 - 3 years ago: I got pregnant and launched the Sick and Successful podcast

00:25:15 - 2 years ago: Launched S&S Creative

00:26:25 - 1 year ago: Multiple 6 figures and 10 employees/contractors

Let’s stay connected through these links:

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/for.the.success

A few days ago, I was going through my email when I came across my midyear and final year-end review from when in sales in corporate many, many years ago. 

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Before starting my own business, I spent over a dozen years in corporate, holding multiple positions for many companies. 

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Honestly, reading this performance review made me angry. Not because of the company or the manager who wrote it. It made me angry because it highlights everything wrong with being a high achiever with chronic illness working for a corporation. 

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This experience prompted me to make an episode about the review itself and the challenges I’ve faced as a high-performing employee with a chronic illness.

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In this episode, I’ll share my midyear and final year-end review, my experiences in corporate, why I believe we are experiencing the great resignation, and how corporations can build better systems and a better work environment to help people with illnesses succeed in the workplace.

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Have you worked a corporate job, or are you currently working in corporate? I’d love to know about your experiences!

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Don’t forget to check out our 40-page e-book with absolutely everything you need to know about social media. I give away our secret sauce on a proven method for creating a hashtag strategy that will boost your engagement, go in-depth on profile optimization, how to know where your target audience is, and so much more. If you are a business owner, you will get value from this book. You can get it here: http://sandscreative.ck.page/optimizesocial

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http://www.instagram.com/for.the.success

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https://youtu.be/P9FxfnmZaXE 

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00:00:48 - Let’s talk about the corporate world

00:02:53 - My midyear review as a salesperson in corporate

00:12:49 - What’s wrong with corporate?

00:13:03 - My final year-end review

00:19:45 - “The weakest link really is the driver of the morale in a company.”

00:23:21 - What the different ratings mean

00:24:14 - Here are my thoughts

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Let’s stay connected through these links:

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/for.the.success

TW // Depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation

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We have a very special guest today, TJ Wey, your very Asian, non-binary, gluten & dairy-free money habits coach, helping Asian American small business owners escape the hustle culture and live their abundant life.

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This episode is very rich in money management tips and how important it is to make wise financial decisions, especially for business owners. Aside from that, TJ also shares a little about zir culture, zir mental health illness and how zhi manages zir business alongside that.

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If you're a business owner who's looking to get your finances in check, you would want to take advantage of this!

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Don’t forget to check out our 40-page e-book with absolutely everything you need to know about social media. I give away our secret sauce on a proven method for creating a hashtag strategy that will boost your engagement, go in-depth on profile optimization, how to know where your target audience is, and so much more. If you are a business owner, you will get value from this book. You can get it here: http://sandscreative.ck.page/optimizesocial

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Send me a DM on Instagram:

http://www.instagram.com/for.the.success

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DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE AND WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/WepgsalgWjU 

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Connect with TJ through these links:

Website: https://abundancefirst.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj.wey, https://www.instagram.com/asian_detox 

The Asian Detox Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3CMEd8h 

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00:00:48 - Meet TJ Wey!

00:02:09 - What made TJ break out of the norm

00:07:12 - What kinds of feedback TJ gets from her community and other communities

00:09:25 - All about TJ’s business

00:11:37 - “When people talk about profit, they talk about revenue, which is the money coming in. They don’t talk about the money going out.”

00:13:31 - How TJ resonates with the word “sick” in Sick and Successful

00:15:42 - How TJ manages her mental illness alongside her business

00:18:01 - What TJ does to avoid burning out

00:21:53 - How TJ deals with people who bring the negative voices back into her life

00:26:16 - What TJ wishes people know

00:32:17 - What’s going on in TJ’s business

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Let’s stay connected through these links:

Our website: http://www.sandscreative.ca

Podcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/sickandsuccessful_

Our business Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/s.and.s.creative

Natalie's personal Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/for.the.success