Starting over is never easy, but it is always necessary if we want to change or grow in our lives. I had a conversation with Cindy Drummond, the author of Reflections of the Dating Pool, about her journey to start over after a shocking discovery and the road to support other women. Cindy is also the creator of Women Only Weekend (WOW) events and co-host of Words of Wisdom online gatherings.

Part of her journey was about "start before you are ready" where she went on 50 dates in a year in search of love. She turned those dates into learning lessons and part of her healing process. Eventually, it becomes her book with words of wisdom about loneliness, the importance of finding a tribe and how she fell in love again...with herself. Cindy lives in Canada and is now married to her loving husband.

Interview Highlights

Background story and how she "start over"

From a healing process to writing her first book

Why 50 dates and what she learned from that experience

Dating takes courage, compassion and tenacity but it also brings opportunities to fall in love with ourselves and others

3 tips for navigating the challenges when we "start over" in any areas

Word of Wisdom gatherings - why it is so powerful for women to connect and share stories

If you would like to find out more about Cindy, her book and in-person and online gatherings, please go to her website CindyDrummond.ca

Video

https://youtu.be/_zwAZIJZw1s

Transcript

Sze Wing (00:03):

Hi everyone. Today I have Cindy Drummond to connect with me here on this podcast or video if you are watching on YouTube. So I'm really excited. She's all the way from Calgary Canada. So welcome Cindy.

Cindy (00:19):

Oh, thank you so much. I'm very excited to talk to you today. Yes.

Sze Wing (00:23):

So a little introduction. So Cindy is an author. Her book is called "Reflection From The Dating Pool" and she had a very interesting story to tell us regarding the book. She has a fascinating story and obviously a truly empowered woman. She's also the co-host of a Sunday souls gathering, and I love it. So, because this gathering is Words of Wisdom and she also run this really amazing weekend gathering or retreat, whatever you want to call it, for women called Women Only Weekend, which I would love to attend, but obviously it's in Canada and we're in locked down in Sydney, so I can only dream. But what I find is so amazing and why I really want to talk to Cindy today is that she obviously had gone through some things in her life. But she managed to really come out strong and now running these events that, I feel we are very needed to connect with other women to empower each other, to listen to each other's stories. So I'm really excited to interview her today and I hope her story and wisdom and advice can also help our ...

Do you know there are now over two million podcasts on iTunes, as compared to about one million in 2020? That goes without saying that it is one of the fastest-growing media content formats.

A podcast is often long interviews that offer the opportunity to show your personality and expertise, while a blog has only a few hundred or a couple thousand words. Not only it offers the time to explore, explain and expand on a topic, the conversation in a podcast often goes deeper as it progresses and since it can’t be fully scripted, it flows organically and may even have a few surprises.

My interview this week is with Mary Chan, the creator of Organised Sound Productions, a Podcast Strategist and Voice-Coach. She has over 20 years of experience in the radio business as a Commercial Producer and a Voice-Over Artist. Mary is based in Victoria, BC, Canada. Mary said "A podcast is essentially an extension of your brand or business." and I completely agree with her. It helps me to connect with my audience in a more personal way and it is always fun to share a conversation that can uplift, inspire or inform others who are listening.

Interview Highlights

* Why your voice is the No. 1 instrument you have * For audio books, should you use your voice or get a narrator?* Audio book and podcast are great marketing channels* How to better connect with your audience with your voice* Emotion and passion in your voice is a key factor to attract your audience to pay attention * Why is it important to discover your true voice by uncovering your past* “Code switching” emulating the speech depends on who you are talking to* What to consider if you want to start a podcast, the basics and fundamentals* Podcast discoverability on Google * With Google podcast manager, you can look up what people are searching for when they click "play" on your podcast.* Content, Transcript, AI and how to rank higher on Google with your podcast* Using podcast transcripts to pull quotes or use it to put together a book* Or reversely, record a chapter of your book and share it on podcast as a marketing tool* The future of podcast, monetisation, endorsement and more

If you would like to connect with Marh Chan, please visit her website www.organizedsound.ca

Video

https://youtu.be/ZZJ7U8uEAM0

Transcript

Sze Wing (00:03):

Hello, everyone. I am so excited to introduce you, Mary Chan who is today's guest. So so I met her through a women network and actually she's over in Canada. I'm really honoured to have her today as my guest for this podcast. A little short introduction on Mary Chan. She is the creator of Organized Sound Productions. She is a podcast strategist and voice coach. She has over 20 years of experience in the radio business as a commercial producer and a voice over artist. So you will hear it for sure. And Mary is based in Victoria, BC, Canada. So welcome to my show Mary!

Mary (00:47):

Thank you, Sze Wing. This is so great. We can finally connect. Yes!

Sze Wing (

There are certain things in life we may take for granted. For many of us, breathing is one of those things. We see that as an automatic and instinctive mechanism, but there is so much more to it. If we breathe more fully and efficiently, it can enhance our health and sense of well-being.

In my conversation with Deborah Rubin, we talked about how we both fell in love at first sight with yoga, and we also discussed our view on life purpose, soul contract and how to enjoy our evolving life journey.

Deborah Rubin is a certified Wellness Educator, Therapeutic Yoga Teacher, Buteyko Breathing Educator, Meditation Instructor, Workshop Leader, Speaker, and designer of the Clarity Process. For over 48 years, Yoga asanas (postures), pranayama (breathing) and meditation have been an integral part of Deborah’s lifestyle. She has also created, owned and operated several successful businesses over the years.

Interview Highlights

* Different aspects of yoga, the physical one (Asana) is just one of many and there are many benefits associated with the mental and spiritual aspects of our well-being.

* How Deborah found yoga (and fell in love with it) in South Africa while travelling  - it was following an inner calling - and since then she has been practicing yoga for 48 years!

* Yoga affects our whole being, body and mind, as well as spirituality and it even leads us into better understanding our life or soul purpose.

* How do we use our gifts and talents in relation to not only to yourself but to others - how do we really make the world a better place on all levels?

* We are all spirit having a human experience. We have a soul contract and evolving purposes.

* Different stages or phases in life have a theme - if we watch our circumstances, stories and lessons in each stage, we will see the themes and who we are, really.

* Samskara - one way to look at this is like an old habit that doesn't serve you anymore. For example, an old belief such as "I am not good enough and I need to be perfect".

* How do we know if we are on the right path to living out our purpose? When we are in flow, it is easier to feel it is right, but when we are challenged, how can we discern if it just a test, or we need to change the course?

* The Clarity Process - a two-way dialogue with specific questions that will inform the deeper meaning of the conversation and to help us get the answer. It is a highly intuitive process.

* Sometimes we may be afraid of our inner voice, because we need to take responsibility once we know. Therefore a deep conversation with someone who can help us discover our truth and it is also important to be heard.

* Breathing is the most important thing we do, but often we don't do it fully and efficiently, self-awareness and small tweaks can make a big different to enhance our health and sense of well-being.

* Breathing with mouth open and panting a lot may actually exacerbate some stress responses. So breath through your nose and keep your mouth closed.

* Nitric oxide is very important, and it is released in the nasal cavity. When we breathe in the nitric oxide, it opens up blood vessels, and it helps to distribute the air to our throat and lungs.

* If you're breathing really shallowly, you're probably breathing and creating distress because the nose is connected with the lower lung. It is connected with the parasympathetic nervous system, which is that rest and digest and being cool and calm.

For the last few years, I have been observing the moon cycles and my energy flow in order to plan my work and life more strategically. I have talked about that specifically on how to improve productivity, creativity and vitality in my previous episode. However, it is only recently that I dove into Astrology as I found myself became more aware of the impact of planetary movement on my internal emotions and external circumstances. As a result, I got Lisa Jones to read my Birth Chart and learned more about Evolutionary Astrology. I now realised that how my Sun, Moon and Rising signs have contributed to my nature of living in balance and my deep need to express creativity. Since then, I haven't stopped learning and implementing what I've learned from this highly spiritual and practical modality.

My conversation with Lisa went beyond the zodiac signs or horoscope. It was like a conversation about our soul. We talked about using Evolutionary Astrology as a tool to look at our innate blueprint, life purpose, circumstances or traits we are born with and how to best navigate our life path. Famed psychiatrist Carl Jung was an astrologer and father of Archetypal Psychology. This is such a rich and fascinating field and I hope this conversation will get you curious and want to find out more.

About Lisa

Lisa is a passionate Astrologer, Teacher, Counsellor and Australian Bush Flower Practitioner. She has a lifetime love of Astrology and related modalities. Amongst some of her training, Lisa has completed qualifications through Astrosynthesis, (Melbourne), Master Level through Steven Forrest's Astrology program, has a diploma in Counselling and advanced certificates with Australian Bush Flower Therapy. Lisa is the Australian Representative for The Organisation of Professional Astrologers (OPA) and a member of The Federation of Australian Astrologers (FAA). You can find out more about her work, offerings and events at:

http://www.aquariusrising.net.au/

Interview Highlight

What can astrology tell us?

The misconception about Astrology is not just about the horoscope predictions but it has a lot more to do with mathematics, psychology, planetary movements and spirituality.

Using Astrology as a profound way of working with the soul.

Understand the North and South Nodal Axis of our birth chart.

How free will work with our birth chart How can we live strategically, with the understanding of our birth chart and Astrology.

Cultivate self-awareness, the sense of self-worth and being true to yourself What is the difference between the astrology we normally hear about and evolutionary astrology?

How our soul has chosen specifically the sun or moon and all the planetary influence for us to learn what we have to learn, or to complete or to experience our fullest potential.

A conversation with our soul - looking at the birth chart is like sending an invitation for a deeper conversation

Astrologically, what else is in store for the rest of 2021 - both globally and on a more personal level?

Video

https://youtu.be/TdvnCiGW-30

Transcript

Sze Wing (

Years ago, I read a book about how to use Feng Shui to improve the energy flow, including how to call new romances in life. I thought to myself, why not? It would be a pleasant change to rearrange some furniture in my bedroom and to add a few new decors too. Indeed, not long after that, I got into a new relationship. You can imagine how thrilling it was for me when I interviewed Patricia Lohan, an international Feng Shui Expert, to hear her saying that was what she did to meet her now-husband as well!

In our interview, we talked about some basic principles of Feng Shui, fun facts and simple ways to improve the energy of your home. Some of the most common hot topics are how to use Feng Shui to allow more money to come through and to nurture better relationships. We also talked about the idea of the Yin and Yang part of a home and how to balance and harmonize the energy to better suit our lives.

About Patricia Lohan:

Patricia Lohan is a Feng Shui Expert, Speaker and Author. Patricia is the creator of PowerHouse Feng Shui and Author of The Happy Home: A Guide To Creating A Happy, Healthy, Wealthy Life. She helps entrepreneurs make their homes & businesses magnetic to money, luck and blessings. She has helped thousands of people across the globe embrace Feng Shui and creates lasting changes in their businesses, homes and lives.  Patricia has been featured in media around the world including The New York Time, CNN, Fox, Forbes, The New York Post, She Knows, Essence, Mind Body Green, USA Today and Elephant Journal.

Summary

* Background story on how she got into learning and using Feng Shui to "call-in" (or attract) her husband

* How to access the energy and to align with our intention, in order to call in our dreams

* One way to describe what Feng Shui is to say it is like acupuncture for your home, it is about harmonising the five elements to balance and neutralise your home.

* There are many schools and philosophies, complex and even contradicting information about Feng Shui out there

* When your house feels balanced and happy, you can feel it. It's a synergistic relationship.

* Some Dos and Don't and basic principle for practicing Feng Shui for your home

* To raise energy for your home: Appreciation, Fresh Eyes Approach and tune in around your environment. Reimagine your house and connect with things differently.

* Animals, pets, insects and nature around your home, they carry its own symbolism, it also depends on how you feel about them.

* Yin and Yang. Yin time is very introverted, so perhaps for bedroom (or in my case, study) may prefer a bit darker or position in the yin part of the house. While the living room is the yang side where everyone lives and spends time so brighter colours or have more light or sun ray.

* Look at decorations or painting, how do they make you feel, what abstract ideas or symbology do they carry?

* Four personality types for every house (see quiz here - patricialohan.com/quiz) - find out whether your house is supported or not for money and relationship. Ultimately, Feng Shui translated to good health and good harvest. Some houses are good for both, others can be good for one and not the other.

* Every house is unique. You can look at all the different energies in every part of your home. There are always ways to improve the energy with the five elements, like adding plant or earth element, etc.

Last year, I had the pleasure of participating in a Goddess Circle, which was also a Circle Dialogue. Since then, I have been a firm believer that this ancient practice is one of the best ways to create a safe space for meaningful conversations.

Therefore, when I met Ame-Lia Tamburrini, the founder and principal of Hum Consulting, who facilities and teaches about Circle Dialogue, I leapt into the opportunity to interview her for my podcast. For many years, Ame-Lia has been engaging with indigenous communities and corporations to discuss challenging and critical issues that are highly divisive in their communities. Hum Consulting was born out of that interest and aims to create more harmony, unity and momentum in communities, one conversation at a time.

I love it when she said, "Circle Dialogue is not just about forming a decision, but it is also about having experiences to feel more connected to one another." This is exactly what we don't get enough of these days!

There are many ways of using a Circle Dialogue. We can use it to be heard and to share, or for leadership development and growth, or for communities to use for reconciliation. The circle represents how we are all interconnected and to practice empathetic listening. We get to unmask ourselves or let go of the social expectations to just be ourselves and open our hearts.

When you sit in a circle, one of the guiding principles is that only one person can talk at a time. A talking stick or totem will be passed around in a circle and so everyone will get their turn, but until then, it is all about listening and holding the space in respect for the speaking person.

If you would like to connect with Ame-Lia Tamburrini or find out more about her work, please visit Hum Consulting.

Interview Highlights

* Depends on how we engage, we can end up becoming more divided or connected.* How to turn a conversation around or avoid starting on the wrong foot* Creating space and time for people to get beneath their positions. Think about what are the core needs to be addressed, e.g. to belong, to feel safe and to be seen. If there is no space in the conversation for that, people focus on their positions and we won't get very far with that conversation.

* Three core principles

Intention - Setting our own Intention before stepping into the dialogue. What is that I want to create or contribute to?

Curiosity - It helps to open our hearts to create space to listen differently, instead of being full of anticipation or even shut down before going in.

Take Responsibility - Our life experiences are the result of our thoughts. We need to take responsibility for our thoughts and feelings.

* We all want to be liked, but we cannot control how others think of us or what they do, but we can choose how we are going to respond or react.* Many indigenous communities use circles for ceremony, for governance, for celebration and restorative justice as well.* Instead of asking What's wrong with that person, ask what is his/her story?* Blaming and shaming may be an easy way out, but it doesn't solve the underlying problem.* The many ways of using circle dialogue e.g. goddess circle - for women to be heard and to share, or for leadership and growth, or for communities to use for reconciliation.

Today's podcast and video feature Part II of my Honouring Your Divine Feminine Wisdom: Free Course. Follow from last week's conversation on why Goddess Archetypes can deepen our understanding of our subconscious pattern, helps us with acceptance and awareness of our relationship dynamics, as well as women's cycle of life, the four seasons. Part II of the conversation focuses on expanding what we know of ourselves and invites us to think about how can we live more strategically, to honour who we are, or where we are in life. How can we live more fully without pushing and forcing? Ultimately, it is a conversation about how to think, act and become like a goddess.

I shared 3 key concepts in this part II of the course - The Three "G"s:

G x 3 Mindset: God/Goddess - Let the Divine Take The Lead, Growth is better than Fixed, Grit is what we need for the long haul.

Good Habits: Start small, make them easy and consistent, take the thinking out of it. Over time, you will reap accumulated benefits and exponential growth.

Go with Your Cycle: Follow the moon cycle and/or your energy level, chart your woman's cycle can be an eye-opening experience with your productivity and creativity. You will discover your ups and downs and therefore how to plan ahead and stay ahead!

You can access my FREE online quiz here to find out which Goddess Archetype is most active in you.

If you enjoy this two part Honouring Your Divine Feminine Free Course, you would love to come to join us on our upcoming Goddess Self-Care Day event in Sydney on the 24th July! It's going to be a day of yoga, seminars, oracles, meditation, aromatherapy, delicious food and more!

You can find more event information and purchase your tickets here.

Video

https://youtu.be/JxB8vPQqrCw

Transcript

00:01):

Hi, welcome to my show. This is Sze Wing Vetault. Today this podcast is a special edition and this is part two of my honour the Divine Feminine Wisdom: Free Course, and today it is part two. So you may watch this on YouTube or my Facebook page, or you may be listening to my podcast either way. Today it's about following from our first conversation, which we cover goddess archetypes and women's cycle of life. And today we're going to talk about how are you going to apply this information to your life? How are you going to live more strategically and perhaps use this concept to improve your life no matter where you are, who you are and whichever life stage you're in. So a little recap from last week. We talked about the goddess archetype, which I had talked about in my last book called Goddess with Many Faces and I featured six Greek goddesses.

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They are: Athena Artemis, Demeter, Hera and Aphrodite. So I have a free quiz online, which you can do instantly. And you can find out who is most active in you, which is a really fun and easy way to get these information and learn about the archetype is most active in you right now,

This a special edition of my podcast and video. In fact, this is a two parts series of a FREE online course on Honoring Your Divine Feminine Wisdom. I will share with you how to tap into this divine power and experience more harmony, improve your productivity and prosperity. You can listen to my podcast or watch the video here.

Today I am sharing with you Part I of this series where I will start with the archetypes - why knowing our inner patterns or blueprint can be so helpful to overcome our negative tendencies or build on our strengths. They also give us insights into our behaviour and open to more acceptance. The other part of this is to allow us to let the Divine take the lead. We do our part; we play on our strengths but we stay in the flow rather than go against the current.

You can access my FREE online quiz here to find out which Goddess Archetype is most active in you.

In Part II of this series, which will be released next week, I will further the concepts and talk about how can we live more strategically, develop good habits for our archetype and embrace our feminine wisdom as a daily practice.

If you find this episode useful, I would love for you to come to our upcoming in-person event Goddess Self-Care Day in Sydney on 24th July. When women gather, magic happens! We will start the day with moving meditation, then followed by my session on Goddess Self-Care. After lunch, we will learn about intuition and inner wisdom with Denise Javie, the best-selling author of The Secret Language of Light Oracle. We then end the day with an aromatherapy workshop with Carole Gridley, an aromatherapist and perfumer, to learn about the therapeutic and energetic aspects of essential oils and to create your own Goddess Blend to take home! You will also receive a beautiful Oh-My-Goddess gift box to celebrate the day. We are only taking a small group, so get your tickets as soon as you can! You can find more information and purchase your tickets here.

Video

https://youtu.be/drDmHbFHOmU

Transcript

00:00 Good morning, welcome to a special edition of my podcast. And if you're watching it as a video, then it's a two-part video. This is a special series I'm doing. It's about honoring the divine feminine. How are we going to embrace more of our, our inner wisdom and power as a woman, mother, or daughter. And so this become a bigger conversation than I initially expected. So I'm recording it's two part. So today's part one and you go into your able to listen it to from my podcast, or if you're watching as a video on YouTube and Facebook. But I'm really excited to expand this conversation that I have been having for last few years as I evolve and grow as a mother, a woman, a daughter, and a friend. So yeah, I'm really hoping that you will enjoy this conversation or actually a talk.

In this inspiring interview, you will hear from Celeste Hartwell on how can we bring in the feminine energy (intuition) into the masculine structure (action, strategy) to find balance and to fulfil your vision.

No matter whether you are working in a corporate environment or you are an entrepreneur, you can relate to our conversation on why women have a tendency to play small or deflect compliments. You will learn about why it is vital for us to understand and acknowledge our worth, not when we want to ask for a pay rise, but as an act to practise receiving.

2020 and 2021 have been challenging for many people, for many different reasons. We also talked about how can we ride through this time and become more present and honest with our emotions. More importantly, how to find strength in the middle of a crisis, and peace, in a time of uncertainty.

Celeste Hartwell, the creator of Divine Feminine Leaders, a spiritual leader and money mindset mentor. She is also the managing director at eWomenNetwork in Greater Burlington. After 18 years working in a corporate environment, Celeste now helps her clients to step into their power, become more magnetised, visible and inspired.

You can also connect with Celeste via Facebook here.

Interview Highlights

* Moving from a corporate job to creating Divine Feminine Leaders* It all came from a dream with Tony Robbins and Oprah* Re-learning and reclaiming intuitive skills* Be aware of how our mindset and belief system is running the show* Helping women to shed off layers of conditioning and open to learning what to do in order to succeed in their dreams* The balance between feminine and masculine energy* Bring the intuition (feminine) into the structure and strategy (masculine) in our life is a beautiful balance* Athena Goddess Archetype - Feminine Goddess but works very well in masculine structure.* The feminine and productive way to conduct business and fulfil our vision* The No.1 roadblock or false ceiling with women in pursuing their dreams or vision - not allow yourself to receive* The false belief that we are not worthy or if people are doing anything for us, we are losing our independence* Acceptance compliments and to stop diminishing ourselves* Why women have a tendency to wait to ask for a bigger paycheck or what they deserve* We need to understand we are the ones who determine our worth and price tag and hence learn how to ask or negotiate for more* People see our potentials while sometimes we only see our own past failures* The blessings and the curse of self-awareness* Sometimes we can be more forgiving or compassionate towards our loved ones than to ourselves* Practising forgiveness is like training a muscle it takes time and repetition* Sometimes just to sit with the pain and let the feelings come up, it may be the most we can do in a difficult situation, be self-compassionate* Be aware of what you say to yourself, I AM vs. I FEEL

Video

https://youtu.be/Qkq7ZX6S1Iw

Transcript

Sze Wing: Hi, everyone. I'm really happy to bring in a new guest today for my podcast episode today, I'm talking to Celeste Hartwell. So we met through an eWomen networking event and I was blown away by her energy. And then we had a conversation after, and I think by listening to her journey and her view on feminine leadership it would be very interesting and inspirational for many. So first of all, I would like to introduce and welcome Celeste!...

In this interview, you will hear from the renowned publicity strategist, international speaker, consultant, and four times bestselling author Jill Lublin on why being kind is more important than people realised. She shared with us her view on Return on Investment, where all things are transactional, versus if we can focus on Return on Kindness instead. Simply put, when you are a kind company, you get better publicity and having kindness in business, it actually brings you more business. I can't help but think a little kindness can go a long way with our customer relationships as well!

Decades ago Marianne Williamson wrote her international bestseller and highly influential book Return to Love. Jill's Profit of Kindness is also a book written to remind us about humanity and divinity as something we need to come back to. I hope you will enjoy this conversation as much as I do!

Jill A. Lublin is an internationally renowned speaker on the topics of publicity and networking.  As an author of her best-selling books Profit of Kindness (Red Wheel Weiser), Get Noticed...Get Referrals, and co-author of the best-sellers Guerrilla Publicity (Adams Media), and Networking Magic (Adams Media), Jill is a master strategist on how to capture the attention of the media and increase your visibility in the marketplace.

Interview Highlights

* What her new book "The Profit of Kindness" is about?* Why it better to focus on the "Return on Kindness" Principle instead of Return on Investment* How to discern someone' authenticity - are they consistent on stage and off stage?* Sometimes we want to work with people or coaches that can lead us to the edge of growth, which may be challenging, but that is different from working with people with who we are not comfortable.* Understand your own skillset and gaps, so that when you work with others, they can fill in those gaps.* The path to success and accomplishment will become clear, but not immediately and we may stumble and fell.* Don't get too attached to how you think things need to be, because sometimes they will inform you how they need to be.* Patience for an entrepreneur can be tough but things tend to unfold in their own natural ways* "When" and "How" do we decide to quit our projects and change our direction.* Many paths have projects that didn't take off because there is so much happening in the marketplace. Pick something you are passionate about so that you can stay long enough to see it through and stay in the game.* Entrepreneurs are often highly creative and dynamic, we are not good with monotony and that's why it's good to delegate things you don't like to do so that they get done and you can focus on what you do best!

You can find Jill's books and courses here, and you can also connect with her at:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/jilllublinhttp://twitter.com/JillLublinhttp://www.facebook.com/people/Jill-Lublin/1143437802

Video

https://youtu.be/7Joudr_GVyI

Transcript

Sze Wing: Hi, everyone. I'm really excited to introduce you to my guest Jill Lublin all the way from the USA today. And I'm so pleased that she has agreed to come on to be my guest...