The Balanced Lady Boss

"I'm open to learning and I'm open to new opportunities. No matter how scared I am, I'll give it a go."

That's the thinking that has taken today's guest Rochelle Cameron from aspiring lawyer to multi-dimensional business leader.

Rochelle Cameron is an Attorney-at-Law, CEO and founder of Prescient Consulting Services, and co-founder of Ready to Emerge Limited. She managed through crisis and organizational transformation with calm, collaborative, and decisive leadership and is established in the corporate community as an expert business strategist and stimulating communicator.

In this conversation, you'll get a front-row seat to just how dynamic a communicator Rochelle really is. Rochelle shares her fascinating career journey, her open approach and readiness to push forward through fear, tips and tricks she's developed throughout her dynamic experiences, and more.

Rochelle is a stellar example of someone that is practicing limitless life, love, and leadership and this conversation is nothing short of epic - that's why we had to make it two episodes! Make sure to check out part two of our conversation next week.

Enjoy the epic!

Highlights

Rochelle's early foundation of empowerment

How Rochelle's career journey has shaped her perspective

The value of seeing life from a different lens

Making yourself available for new and unexpected opportunities

The transitions from law to HR to speaking

How we as women can help to break the bias

Dealing with gender bias in the corporate world and pushing for change

Learning from previous generations of women who led the way for us

Resources & Recommendations

Rochelle Cameron on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adrenalineroch/

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"Teaching is one of the most underrated yet the most critical jobs on this planet."

As we continue the journey through Child's Month, the conversation would not be complete without the perspective of a teacher.

Today, fantastic author and dynamic teacher, Lisa McLean, is joining me today to talk about transitioning seasons and stepping into your passion and purpose.

Lisa is on a mission to transform the educational landscape. She's focused on supporting parents by providing a quality learning experience for their children and creating quality children's books to complement their learning experiences. In this conversation, Lisa shares how she landed in the world of teaching and discovered she loved it, why she is still passionate about working with children over 20 years later, how she found her heart passion in writing, what it's like to navigate becoming an empty nester while taking on a caregiver role for her mother, and more.

Enjoy the epic!

Highlights

How Lisa found her passion for teaching

Why Lisa fought the pull to teach for a long time

Embracing a continuous learning mindset

The big realization Lisa made as her son neared the end of high school

How Lisa re-connected with her heart's passion

Lisa's first book: from class project to publication

The inspiration behind Lisa's writing

Lisa's writing process

Pivoting in the pandemic

Building new relationships with aging parents

Making room for self-care while being a caregiver and dealing with anxiety

Dispelling the shame around mental health difficulties

Faith as an anchor through difficult times

Mentioned in this episode

Lisa McLean's Website https://www.iamlisamclean.com/

Lisa McLean on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lisamcleanpublications/

Lisa McLean on Twitter https://twitter.com/LisaNMac

Lisa McLean on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/LisaMcLeanPublications

Want more insights about living an intentionally balanced life?

Balanced Lady Boss Website http://www.balancedladyboss.com/

Stacey Hines on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamstaceyhines/

Balanced Lady Boss Community on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/balanced-lady-boss/

Stacey Hines on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8qEvzMHlDR9SuROLfRAAw

BossMom, Fat, Skinny, Pretty, Smart, Dumb.

As women, we tend to take on a lot of labels, whether self-appointed or placed on us by others.

It's human for us to apply those labels, that's a part of how we identify each other. And when we hear the same description of ourselves enough times, it's natural that we internalize it.

Unfortunately, the labels placed on us from the outside often cause us to lose our connection with who we are as human beings.

We default to the labels we are given and ignore who we really feel called to be.

Today I'm sharing the opportunities and challenges that labels create for us and how you can reframe them to help you become the best version of yourself. Enjoy the epic!

Highlights

How labels can cause us to lose our connection with who we are

Differentiating between the labels you've chosen and those that were placed on you

Where my labels came from

Understanding the power and potential danger of our words

The types of labels you might find yourself with

How you can shift out of the negative impact of labels

Supporting yourself with good vibrations and energy

Want more insights about living an intentionally balanced life?

Balanced Lady Boss Website http://www.balancedladyboss.com/

Stacey Hines on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamstaceyhines/

Balanced Lady Boss Community on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/balanced-lady-boss/

Stacey Hines on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8qEvzMHlDR9SuROLfRAAw

"I've always had a relationship with my children where they can tell me anything."

We're kickstarting our Child's Month conversations with CEO and momtrepreneur extraordinaire, Michelle Gordon.

Michelle's entrepreneurship journey started back in 2004 when she was expecting her first child. Fast forward to today, she's created a conglomerate of businesses founded on parenting.

Michelle has a ton of gems to share about her unique approach, how she and her business have evolved over the years, parenting according to your values, navigating the bedroom, what bliss means to her, and more.

Enjoy this epic!

About Michelle Gordon

Bitten by the proverbial baby bug while expecting her first child in 2004, Michelle Gordon transitioned from her position as Purser with Air Jamaica and embarked on her first entrepreneurial venture. She opened a premium retail store for children which provided the foundation she now stands on as a 'Momtrepreneur'. During her seven years of operation as a retail store owner, Michelle learned the key components to creating a successful balance in motherhood and entrepreneurship.

Michelle is the founder, CEO, and Editor-in-Chief of B3 Parenting Magazine, the Caribbean's first dedicated parenting publication, the Editor of Indulge Food & Wine Magazine, and most recently she launched The BossMom Magazine. Her voice as an inspiration to take chances, live BOLDly, and always innovate, is heard through her work over the past 15 years where she has created and stood at the helm of multiple ventures. She is the founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of B3 Parenting Magazine, the Caribbean's first dedicated parenting publication, the Editor of Indulge Food & Wine Magazine and most recently she launched The BossMom Magazine - a celebration of and philanthropic projects. Michelle has made her name in the parenting spheres where she is a 'key connector' for businesses to the mothers and families who most need their products and services.

Highlights

How Michelle's Boss Mom journey started

Michell's "Ready, Fire, Aim" philosophy

Recognizing that there are many valid paths to entrepreneurship

How Michelle's boardroom has evolved with her

Why my theme for this year is "ease into expansion"

Why Michelle chose to separate the different areas of her intimate relationships

The conscious way Michelle has chosen to develop her relationship with her children

How Michelle's perspective on finding a partner has changed over the years

The importance of truly understanding your value

The most essential items on Michelle's Bliss List

An inspirational quote that keeps Michelle going through difficult times

Resources & Recommendations

Michelle Gordon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/b3bossmom/

The BossMom Network on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bossmomnetwork/

Want more insights about living an intentionally balanced life?

Balanced Lady Boss Website http://www.balancedladyboss.com/

Stacey Hines on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamstaceyhines/

Balanced Lady Boss Community on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/balanced-lady-boss/

Stacey Hines on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8qEvzMHlDR9SuROLfRAAw

The pandemic changed a lot of people's perspectives on jobs.

For some, the loss of their job has pushed them to find alternative paths. For others, they decided to try something new through a side hustle or make the leap to pursue their passions and dreams as their main gig.

But when people talk about living the life of their dreams, they often don't talk honestly enough about the different experiences that come as a part of that process.

That's where the learning really comes from.

I'm a couple of weeks into full-time entrepreneurship and there have been a lot of lessons on my journey of surrendering to the sweetness of entrepreneurship.

Today I'm taking you behind the scenes and giving you all the tea on the ups and downs that went into getting to this point. I'm sharing exactly how I made the transition, the mistakes that were made, tips and recommendations for what to do, the approach I took to planning this massive pivot, and more.

I hope you enjoy this very open conversation and that you'll pick up some tips that you can use in your transition from corporate to entrepreneurship. Enjoy the epic!

Highlights

How the pandemic has acted as a catalyst for many people to explore their entrepreneurial dreams

Building a firm foundation by setting the intention for your pivot

Understanding the key difference between your intentions and your vision

Identifying the areas where you're risk averse

Getting clear on and documenting the plan for your first season of business

How I used a sabbatical to step into entrepreneurship

The benefits of mind maps and how to create one

Building your nest egg before transitioning into entrepreneurship

Why you need a formal mentor and how to identify the right person

Bringing your family and friends in on your plan to transition

Go hard or go back to work

Want more insights about living an intentionally balanced life?

Balanced Lady Boss Website http://www.balancedladyboss.com/

Stacey Hines on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamstaceyhines/

Balanced Lady Boss Community on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/balanced-lady-boss/

Stacey Hines on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8qEvzMHlDR9SuROLfRAAw

"All things work together for good."

That's the mantra that keeps Danielle Terrelonge going through life's seasons and all the transitions it brings.

There's no transition or opportunity worth having that comes without discomfort. So how can we hold on to hope when we're hit with disappointment and loss? What does it look like to support ourselves? And how do we keep moving forward despite setbacks?

I'm so pleased to bring you this conversation with Danielle Terrelonge where we explore all that and more. Danielle is a marketer extraordinaire and trained life coach who is in my opinion a total guru who is all about holistic wellness so that you can have success without the stress, overwhelm, and burnout.

In our conversation today, Danielle shares from a very vulnerable place about the tough decisions she's had to make in order to access her next best self as she moved through different seasons of her life. She also shares about a recent loss in her family and how that has shifted her perspective on her life experience and the impact she makes on the people she engages with.

I do hope you enjoy this epic as much as I did and that you'll pick up many gems you can use on your everyday lady boss journey. Enjoy the epic!

About Danielle Terrelonge

Danielle Terrelonge is a marketing communications professional and trained Life Coach based in Jamaica.

Her company, DRT Communications Ltd. offers Marketing Communications and Media Monitoring Services to over 40 clients across the Caribbean.

As a formally trained coach, Danielle focuses on her clients' wellness- mind, body & spirit under her coaching brand Well By Danielle. She works with clients to create mindset change so that they can create sustainable habits that support weight loss and other health goals.

Highlights

Recognizing that balance doesn't mean equality in all areas

Danielle's new boardroom journey

Getting real about the picture of the woman who has it all together

Why Danielle decided to become a coach

Understanding that there's no transition or opportunity that is comfortable

Danielle's focus on health, mental wellbeing, success, and impact on people

What keeps Danielle going through depression and anxiety to get to the other side

The strategies Danielle and I use to manage our anxiety

How to communicate about your emotional needs

Danielle's traumatic breakup and healing journey

What it's been like dealing with the loss of her Mom

Navigating our children's transitions to adulthood and developing new relationships with them

Danielle's go-to self-care practices and expanding into joy

Why every woman needs to try sea moss

The power of blocking the distractions

Resources & Recommendations

Danielle Terrelonge on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/danielledrt/

Well by Danielle on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/live_wellbydanielle/

Well by Danielle Website https://www.wellbydanielle.com/

DRT Communications Website https://www.drtcommunications.com/

Want more insights about living an intentionally balanced life?

Balanced Lady Boss Website http://www.balancedladyboss.com/

Stacey Hines on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamstaceyhines/

Balanced Lady Boss Community on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/balanced-lady-boss/

Stacey Hines on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8qEvzMHlDR9SuROLfRAAw

"Life can be the opposite of what you expected it to be and still be magical and incredible."

In today's epic, I'm joined by my girlfriend, attorney, Happiness Coach, and entrepreneur, Rochelle Gapere.

Ever since she was a young child Rochelle Gapere remembers wanting to be an attorney. But as she started to venture into that world she realized that going the traditional route wasn't the right path for her. Through side hustles and exploring new passions, Rochelle has found a balance that truly lights her up and that honors her commitment to herself.

In this conversation, we dive into Rochelle's dynamic career path, finding the sweet spot between what we have to do and what we want to do, why Rochelle now thinks of herself as the queen of reinvention, Rochelle's love journey, how she created options for herself to fulfill her hopes of becoming a mother, and so much more!

I'm sure you will come away from this feeling happier and more excited about all the different ways that you can engage in your life on a different level. Enjoy the epic!

About Rochelle Gapere

Rochelle Gapere is an Attorney, Happiness Coach, and Entrepreneur. Known for bringing her charismatic personality and sheer joy for living to every experience and individual she encounters, Rochelle has mastered the art of living life fully and passionately. The release of her Amazon bestselling book, One Happy Thought at a Time: 30 Days to a Happier You, cements her lifelong practice of adding more happiness to this world by empowering others with science-based tools and techniques that help them lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Rochelle believes in living a life that is engaging at every level and utilizes practical techniques to teach audiences her unique approach to living a happy life.

Rochelle describes herself as an "Attorney by trade and Happiness Coach by heart." Rochelle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Tennessee State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law in 2005. In 2018, she earned a Positive Psychology Specialization Certification through the University of Pennsylvania. She is the 2019 recipient of The Florida Bar YLD Michael K. Reese Quality of Life Award.

Highlights

How Rochelle designed a unique career journey for herself

Why Rochelle calls herself the queen of reinvention

Exploring your passions through side hustles

How Rochelle balances the two main elements of her boardroom in a way that serves her lifestyle

How to use time blocking to protect your energy and show up intentionally and at your best

The difficult breakup that led to Rochelle finding her true passion in Happiness Coaching

Why #relationshipgoals sometimes lead to us losing ourselves

Rochelle's decision to choose herself and create non-traditional options for herself for motherhood

Empowering yourself around your fertility

My challenges with navigating social media

The life area in which Rochelle is actively working to create more bliss

Keeping yourself accountable while giving yourself grace

How a recent trip to Egypt shifted Rochelle's thinking around building a legacy

Why Rochelle keeps coming back to her favorite Bible verse, Romans 8:28

Resources & Recommendations

Rochelle Gapere's Website https://rochellegapere.com/

Rochelle Gapere's Book | One Happy Thought at a Time: 30 Days to a Happier You https://www.amazon.com/One-Happy-Thought-Time-Happier/dp/1732036004/

Rochelle Gapere on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Rochelle.Gapere/

Want more insights about living an intentionally balanced life?

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Stacey Hines on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamstaceyhines/

Balanced Lady Boss Community on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/balanced-lady-boss/

Stacey Hines on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8qEvzMHlDR9SuROLfRAAw

How do you take care of yourself when you're busy caring for others?

Anxiety is something I've had challenges with at different points in my adult life but it wasn't until I started therapy that I received a diagnosis and recognized that that was what I was troubled with.

Finally understanding that anxiety was what I was dealing with helped me to put mindfulness practices in place to manage the feelings of overwhelm, stress, and ultimately sickness and burnout.

But knowing that you have to take care of yourself before you can adequately take care of others is easier said than done.

Today I'm sharing a mindfulness activity I love to use that's all about managing anxiety, especially when you feel that your schedule is extremely busy. I hope you get value from this exercise and that you'll come to find me on Instagram @iamstaceyhines (https://www.instagram.com/iamstaceyhines/) and send me a DM to let me know what you think. Enjoy the epic!

Want more insights about living an intentionally balanced life?

Balanced Lady Boss Website http://www.balancedladyboss.com/

Stacey Hines on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamstaceyhines/

Balanced Lady Boss Community on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/balanced-lady-boss/

Stacey Hines on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8qEvzMHlDR9SuROLfRAAw

"Let's give it a whirl! If it works, great. If it doesn't, we'll do something else."

That's the boss woman attitude that helped my guests Jess Hunichen and Emily Ward to achieve massive success since they joined forces in 2015.

Today's epic with the co-founders of the Shine Talent Group is a special conversation that focuses on authenticity, standing in your truth, finding your voice, and using that voice to influence the world.

In a society that's overly focused on physical attributes and vanity metrics, Jess and Emily focus on impact versus impressions and they're passionate about letting your truth shine through.

In this episode we talk about centering your business around your values, why we need to celebrate our role in our success, embracing your unique approach in the boardroom, evolutions in love, and so much more.

There were so many gems in this conversation and I'm excited to hear your thoughts. Find me on Instagram @iamstaceyhines (https://www.instagram.com/iamstaceyhines/) and let me know what you think. Enjoy this epic!

About Jess Hunichen & Emily Ward

Jess Hunichen and Emily Ward are the co-founders of the multi-faceted influencer and PR agency, Shine. After launching Shine PR in January 2015, the team quickly saw the opportunity to fill a void in the influencer landscape. In November 2015, Shine Influencers was born, built to serve as a resource for brands and marketing/PR agencies with one-on-one talent management and campaign strategy consulting.

Building on the rapid success, the team has expanded to represent celebrities, athletes, and social talent with offices in Toronto, Los Angeles, and Montreal.

Shine continues to strengthen its offerings by bringing on team members who are fully immersed in all things social, and both established and emerging talent to deliver impactful campaigns on and offline.

North America's leading Talent Management and Brand Partnerships agency, Shine specializes in the online and social space. Working with brands and agencies, they create campaigns that are memorable and inspire consumers to take action.

Highlights

The early days of Jess and Emily's partnership and what led them to take it to the next level and start Shine PR

How Jess and Emily leveraged Instagram to attract amazing employees and clients when they were just starting out

The natural transition from PR to talent management

Emily and Jess' decision to build Shine in alignment with their values and go against the grain of traditional PR firms

Kindness as a cornerstone of success

Jess and Emily's "go for it" attitude and how it's helped them do big things in their business

Why Shine was uniquely positioned to create The Bod Con

How Emily and Jess found their flow in working together

The top three characteristics of a Shine influencer

The massive shifts around relationships and love that Emily experienced parallel to the founding and building of Shine

Jess' move across the world for love that ended up taking her life in a totally unexpected direction

How Jess and Emily's self-care and bliss journeys have influenced The Body Con

Acknowledging our active part in our success

Tuning in to the excitement in everything you do

Resources & Recommendations

Shine Talent Group https://shinetalentgroup.com/

Shine Talent Group on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shinetalentgroup/

The Bod Con https://thebodcon.com/

Epic Intention Cards https://www.amazon.com/Epic-Intentions-Daily-Intention-Affirmation/dp/B082368RFK/

Want more insights about living an intentionally balanced life?

Balanced Lady Boss Website http://www.balancedladyboss.com/

Stacey Hines on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamstaceyhines/

Balanced Lady Boss Community on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/balanced-lady-boss/

Stacey Hines on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8qEvzMHlDR9SuROLfRAAw

"Your intention sets the tone for your life."

The journey to the launch of this season has been a rocky one filled with disappointment, pivots, and ultimately new beginnings. In this epic, I'm sharing the context and my intentions for this new season as well as the five pillars I am using for creating a life filled with inspiration, aspiration, and results.

Living an intentionally balanced life is all about creating a transformation that is sustainable and that allows you to access a life that brings you joy and peace of mind.

Join me on the journey by downloading my 5 Pillars for Living With Intention eBook. I created this gift to help you to access another level of greatness as you strive toward being the best lady boss that you can be.

As we know in this community, there's no such thing as balance - you can have it all but not all at the same time and that's okay. Listen in as I share from my own life where I am, how I got here, where I'm headed, and how I'm using the five pillars of living with intention to chart the course along the way. Enjoy this epic!

Highlights

What it means to live an intentionally balanced life

My transformation journey

When everything came crashing down mid-2021

Navigating difficult conversations and disappointment

How my deeply-rooted desires and dreams kept me pushing forward, no matter what

What makes this season is different and what it means to be in bloom

Why I believe so strongly in beginning with intention

Arming yourself with energetic alignment

Lean into your authentic power

End with gratitude

Resources & Recommendations

5 Pillars for Living With Intention eBook http://www.balancedladyboss.com/

Want more insights about living an intentionally balanced life?

Balanced Lady Boss Website http://www.balancedladyboss.com/

Stacey Hines on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/iamstaceyhines/

Balanced Lady Boss Community on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/balanced-lady-boss/

Stacey Hines on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn8qEvzMHlDR9SuROLfRAAw