Anna Penenberg is the author of “Dancing in the Narrows” and brilliantly chronicles a multiyear journey after, at age sixteen, Anna’s youngest daughter, was struck with a mysterious debilitating condition. In excruciating pain, Dana became completely dependent on her mother.

Desperate to find a diagnosis and later a cure, Anna and her daughter were thrust into the medical world and far beyond. Full of adventure, humor and blind faith, Anna tells her inspiring story of self-discovery as a single mother fighting to save the life of her child.

00:23  Introduction of Anna

01:15  The moment in time where life took the detour

03:30  Symptoms Dana experienced prior to the diagnosis of Lyme Disease

11:30  No single solution 

13:09  How to be proactive

17:00  Taking experiences to move forward and survive

22:29  Dancing in the Narrows

28:50  An invitation to readers/listeners

30:10  Feeling hope and Inspiration in our lives with all the challenges we have

30:45  Have a healthy and safe day!

https://annapenenberg.com/

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Jessica Santonato’s story is raw, unfiltered and vivid as she shares terrifying experiences such as domestic abuse, rape and attempted murder she experienced while living a criminal lifestyle.  She is a TED X speaker, an award-winning author who is inspiring courage after her journey to overcome adversity and discover the gift in her pain. 

00:27  Teenage years and the start of a criminal lifestyle 

04:50  A gang leader and drug dealer 

07:35  A relationship built behind bars 

10:00  Fear was always with me 

12:05  Leading a double life  

13:22  My husband tried to kill me 

21:50  Victim Services 

23:10  The arrest 

25:49  He's going to be released from prison 

27:50 Do I run? 

30:15  Shocking news 

31:50  Forgiveness 

35:00  Flip the Script storytelling community 

39:00  Empathy and compassion 

40:50  How can we find a way to move forward to a place of acceptance and peace? 

45:34  How to contact Jessica 

Thank you to each of our guests on Taking the Helm since we launched in February! A new episode is published every Saturday! 

http://www.jessicasantonato.com/

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Jessica Santonato’s story is raw, unfiltered and vivid as she shares terrifying experiences such as domestic abuse, rape and attempted murder she experienced while living a criminal lifestyle.  She is a TED X speaker, an award-winning author who is inspiring courage after her journey to overcome adversity and discover the gift in her pain. 

00:27  Teenage years and the start of a criminal lifestyle 

04:50  A gang leader and drug dealer 

07:35  A relationship built behind bars 

10:00  Fear was always with me 

12:05  Leading a double life  

13:22  My husband tried to kill me 

21:50  Victim Services 

23:10  The arrest 

25:49  He's going to be released from prison 

27:50 Do I run? 

30:15  Shocking news 

31:50  Forgiveness 

35:00  Flip the Script storytelling community 

39:00  Empathy and compassion 

40:50  How can we find a way to move forward to a place of acceptance and peace? 

45:34  How to contact Jessica 

Thank you to each of our guests on Taking the Helm since we launched in February! A new episode is published every Saturday! 

http://www.jessicasantonato.com/

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Sheryl Plouffe is an entrepreneur, international speaker, and former Canadian TV broadcaster. She has been seen by millions over the course of her 25-year career in news media. Today, Sheryl helps other entrepreneurs and business professionals increase their authority – and their income – with video. She does this through her signature online and in-person events and she is widely known for doing away with word-for-word scripts and complicated tech in favor of simple-yet-strategic storytelling techniques. When she’s not working, she’s a hockey and baseball mom and an avid Prince fan. Sheryl lives and works in Ontario, Canada.

00:24  Sheryl's background and expertise

0:40  The use of video and discoveries

08:00  Sheryl's impact 

12:30  The 7-Day Video Challenge

15:00  Over 130 new subscribers on YouTube daily!  What's her strategy?

21:30  Implementation calls and the power of finding the right expert coach

25:20  Entrepreneurial spirit

29:00  Influences and the move into the TV industry

32:00  Role models and mentors in broadcasting

35:40  Restarting and clarity

37:40  What drives Sheryl?

41:30  Testimonial 

42:20  Insights and options

https://sheryl-plouffe.mykajabi.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/7dayvideo

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Sheryl Plouffe is an entrepreneur, international speaker, and former Canadian TV broadcaster. She has been seen by millions over the course of her 25-year career in news media. Today, Sheryl helps other entrepreneurs and business professionals increase their authority – and their income – with video. She does this through her signature online and in-person events and she is widely known for doing away with word-for-word scripts and complicated tech in favor of simple-yet-strategic storytelling techniques. When she’s not working, she’s a hockey and baseball mom and an avid Prince fan. Sheryl lives and works in Ontario, Canada.

00:24  Sheryl's background and expertise

0:40  The use of video and discoveries

08:00  Sheryl's impact 

12:30  The 7-Day Video Challenge

15:00  Over 130 new subscribers on YouTube daily!  What's her strategy?

21:30  Implementation calls and the power of finding the right expert coach

25:20  Entrepreneurial spirit

29:00  Influences and the move into the TV industry

32:00  Role models and mentors in broadcasting

35:40  Restarting and clarity

37:40  What drives Sheryl?

41:30  Testimonial 

42:20  Insights and options

https://sheryl-plouffe.mykajabi.com

https://www.facebook.com/groups/7dayvideo

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Melissa McCormick is the author of the Canadian bestselling book, “The Queen’s Daughter” which is a true story of the worst and most highly publicized case of sexual assault in Detroit history.  Melissa is an expert on sexual assault and the aftermath, and served on the board of directors of the Windsor and Essex County Sexual Assault Crisis Center for nine years, holding the position of President from 2005-2008.  The highly anticipated sequel to “The Queen’s Daughter” called “Thick Skin” which focuses on the aftermath of trauma including topics such as PTSD, depression, forgiveness, relationship with God and more, was released in 2014.

She is also a past president of the Women’s Economic Forum and is the 2009 recipient of the Athena Leadership Award presented by the Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce In 2015 Melissa was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Windsor and was invited to speak to over a thousand graduates during the commencement ceremony.

Melissa runs her own non-profit agency called the Queen’s Daughter “Cause” to help sexual assault victims move forward in their lives. And, she continues her mission to stand up and speak out on behalf of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence who do not yet have the courage to do so for themselves. 

00:24  Introduction

00:50  What happened on that terrifying night when Melissa became, "The Queen's Daughter"?

06:00  A cinematic episode and short film 

07:30  Empowerment: the courage to report to the police

07:35  Dead inside, motivation to stay alive and Mr. Lewis, an incredible mentor

11:25  The Queen's Daughter Cause 

12:40  Perspective from someone who has been through it

14:20  We will not remain silent. 

15:30  Forgiveness and changing the law

18:40  Supports for sexual assault victims today

19:50 How to support the Queen's Daughter Cause

23:00  Accolades

23:35  Sexual Assault is a social issue

23:50  A wonderful life and future!

25:00  Guidance for victims of sexual assault

www.queensdaughter.com

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Melissa McCormick is the author of the Canadian bestselling book, “The Queen’s Daughter” which is a true story of the worst and most highly publicized case of sexual assault in Detroit history.  Melissa is an expert on sexual assault and the aftermath, and served on the board of directors of the Windsor and Essex County Sexual Assault Crisis Center for nine years, holding the position of President from 2005-2008.  The highly anticipated sequel to “The Queen’s Daughter” called “Thick Skin” which focuses on the aftermath of trauma including topics such as PTSD, depression, forgiveness, relationship with God and more, was released in 2014.

She is also a past president of the Women’s Economic Forum and is the 2009 recipient of the Athena Leadership Award presented by the Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce In 2015 Melissa was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Windsor and was invited to speak to over a thousand graduates during the commencement ceremony.

Melissa runs her own non-profit agency called the Queen’s Daughter “Cause” to help sexual assault victims move forward in their lives. And, she continues her mission to stand up and speak out on behalf of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence who do not yet have the courage to do so for themselves. 

00:24  Introduction

00:50  What happened on that terrifying night when Melissa became, "The Queen's Daughter"?

06:00  A cinematic episode and short film 

07:30  Empowerment: the courage to report to the police

07:35  Dead inside, motivation to stay alive and Mr. Lewis, an incredible mentor

11:25  The Queen's Daughter Cause 

12:40  Perspective from someone who has been through it

14:20  We will not remain silent. 

15:30  Forgiveness and changing the law

18:40  Supports for sexual assault victims today

19:50 How to support the Queen's Daughter Cause

23:00  Accolades

23:35  Sexual Assault is a social issue

23:50  A wonderful life and future!

25:00  Guidance for victims of sexual assault

www.queensdaughter.com

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Linda P. Cousineau is an bilingual Entrepreneur, Award-winning Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Best-Selling Co-Author. Linda loves to work with Leaders, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Teams, empowering them to increase communication, collaboration, productivity, efficiency and profit. She is passionate about environmental values (personal preferences) which dictate how people operate within their environment. Environmental values guide the way people see, experience and respond to the world around them (personally or professionally). Most people are not aware of their environmental values and how they can undermine their ability to be successful. 

Linda is the Founder of LPC and Associates Inc. She has extensive consulting, coaching and training experience with clients around the globe.  Prior to discovering the world of training and coaching, Linda held leadership positions in both the private and public sectors. 

00:22  Who is Linda? 

01:00  Professional Speaking 

01:45  Environmental Values 

09:27  Full stop due to Covid-19 and implications to the business 

11:30  Re-Envisioning in the midst of a pandemic 

16:00  Forced out of a corporate role because of a life changing event 

20:25  Award Winner! 

21:35  One thing Linda would have done differently as a new entrepreneur 

25:10  Free Virtual Training Event coming up for individuals, small business owners and leaders (see link for details) 

27:00  Testimonial to Linda 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-environmental-values-impact-your-success-tickets-105293934994

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Linda P. Cousineau is an bilingual Entrepreneur, Award-winning Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Best-Selling Co-Author. Linda loves to work with Leaders, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Teams, empowering them to increase communication, collaboration, productivity, efficiency and profit. She is passionate about environmental values (personal preferences) which dictate how people operate within their environment. Environmental values guide the way people see, experience and respond to the world around them (personally or professionally). Most people are not aware of their environmental values and how they can undermine their ability to be successful. 

Linda is the Founder of LPC and Associates Inc. She has extensive consulting, coaching and training experience with clients around the globe.  Prior to discovering the world of training and coaching, Linda held leadership positions in both the private and public sectors. 

00:22  Who is Linda? 

01:00  Professional Speaking 

01:45  Environmental Values 

09:27  Full stop due to Covid-19 and implications to the business 

11:30  Re-Envisioning in the midst of a pandemic 

16:00  Forced out of a corporate role because of a life changing event 

20:25  Award Winner! 

21:35  One thing Linda would have done differently as a new entrepreneur 

25:10  Free Virtual Training Event coming up for individuals, small business owners and leaders (see link for details) 

27:00  Testimonial to Linda 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-environmental-values-impact-your-success-tickets-105293934994

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Karen Metcalfe is the Assistant Director of WE-Spark Health Institute, "designed to take health care to the next level through research" where four key organizations have come together in partnership.  She shares some of the work currently being done by the Institute specific to Covid-19 and the power of collaboration that this organization brings to the community and beyond.  Karen shares her personal experience as a mother whose child was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.  This was the catalyst that lead her to become passionate about the importance of research and the advocate she is today, not only with WE-Spark Health Institute, but in her role as a leader and vocal volunteer with the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.  00:22  Introduction 00:50  What is the "WE-Spark Health Institute" and collaborative research in one community? 02:10  Covid-19 and the response of a group of community researchers  05:00  Covid Conversations 05:50  A child's life-threatening diagnosis 09:00  The power and impact of medical research 14:00  Common experiences draw us together 15:30  The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada - where does the fundraising money go? 22:50  Additional resources for brain tumour patients and caregivers 23:35  One team evolves over time!  28:50  A  local Brain Tumour walk in Windsor/Essex Ontario  30:40  A virtual walk for 2020 on June 27th! Anyone and everyone across the nation can participate in some way 36:30  People with brain tumours need us 38:15  Resource links for more information 38:40  Go Grey in May! 41:10  Different ways to support leading up to the national virtual walk on June 27th and a gift 43:00 Closing comments https://www.braintumour.ca/ https://www.wesparkhealth.com/

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