In this episode of the EmpowerMoms Podcast, we’re joined by Lindsay, founder of LFB Creative, who takes us behind the scenes of her journey from communications graduate to interior designer—all while balancing motherhood, family life, and building a business.

Lindsay shares how becoming a mom shifted her priorities, why freelancing offered the flexibility she craved, and how her design work is rooted in patience, collaboration, and truly understanding her clients’ needs. Whether you’re dreaming of reworking your home or navigating your own creative career with kids in tow, this conversation is filled with relatable moments, design wisdom, and encouragement to take your time—because creating a space (and life) that reflects you is worth the process.

✨ Connect with Lindsay on her instagram or her website for all your design needs! 

@lfb_creative | https://www.lfbcreative.ca/

✅ Key Takeaways:

✅ Lindsay’s path to interior design wasn’t linear—but the twists led her to work she loves.
✅ Motherhood pushed her to reevaluate her career and prioritize flexibility.
✅ Freelancing allowed her to stay creative while being present for her family.
✅ Relocating for her husband’s job opened unexpected doors for growth.
✅ Great design doesn’t happen overnight—taking your time makes all the difference.
✅ Listening to clients' needs is key to creating meaningful, personalized spaces.
✅ Collaborating with contractors builds trust and elevates the final design.
✅ A well-designed home blends old, new, and personal elements to tell your story.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:28 Relocation and Family Dynamics 

03:40 Returning to Roots: Living in Childhood Home 

11:22 Nostalgia and Safe Spaces 

13:26 Creating a Home: Personal Touches and Renovations 

14:07 The Importance of Taking Your Time 

16:19 Understanding Client Needs in Design 

19:21 Layering and Finishing Touches in Home Design 

21:04 The Value of Working with a Designer 

24:30 Tailoring Design Services to Individual Needs 

26:47 Behind the Scenes of a Designer's Schedule 

30:42 The Journey of Becoming a Designer 

36:30 Building Community and Support 

38:50 Fostering Creativity in Children 

43:08 Collaborating with Contractors 

47:40 Designing for Different Client Needs 

52:31 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights

In this insightful (and relatable!) episode of the EmpowerMoms Podcast, Alex and Chauntelle dive into the natural connection between motherhood and leadership—and how managing a family often feels a lot like managing a business. From negotiating with toddlers to balancing schedules and handling unexpected curveballs, moms are building real-world leadership skills every single day.

The conversation gets real about the chaos of summer—when routines go out the window, camps, family activities, and business demands collide—and how moms can embrace their role as leaders both at home and at work. Whether you’re a business owner, navigating a side hustle, or leading your household, this episode is packed with encouragement, practical reminders, and a little humour about the reality of mom life.

Key Takeaways:
✅ Motherhood naturally equips you with leadership skills that translate to business and life.
✅ Managing a household builds time management, organization, and decision-making muscles.
✅ Moms are leaders—whether in business, at home, or both.
✅ Summer brings unique challenges for working moms, but flexibility is key.
✅ Parenting enhances your ability to problem-solve and adapt under pressure.
✅ Recognizing your skills as a mom can boost confidence in other areas of life.
✅ The ability to juggle multiple roles is a superpower worth celebrating.
✅ Growth happens when we lean into both the challenges and the chaos.

Check out the Olivia Grigg parenting classes mentioned here: https://www.oliviagriggrsw.ca/

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Summer Anticipation

02:13 Motherhood as a Leadership Training Ground

04:49 Balancing Business and Family Life

07:22 Skills Developed Through Motherhood

10:59 Recognizing and Utilizing Parenting Skills

In this inspiring episode of the EmpowerMoms Podcast, we sit down to chat about the ups, downs, and lessons learned from acquiring Oxygen Yoga and Fitness. From navigating motherhood during a pandemic to stepping into franchise ownership, our conversation with Tiffany dives into the realities of blending business, wellness, and personal growth.

We share how community plays a huge role in fitness spaces, what it really looks like to balance work and family, and how trusting the process (even when it's hard!) can open doors you never expected. Whether you’re dreaming of entrepreneurship, already running a business, or juggling it all as a parent, there’s something in here for you.

✨ Key Takeaways:
✅ The journey to becoming a fitness instructor is as rewarding as it is challenging.
✅ Acquiring a business takes patience, resilience, and a lot of learning on the fly.
✅ Balancing work and family life is never perfect—but progress matters more than perfection.
✅ Building authentic community is essential in the fitness industry.
✅ Franchise ownership offers structure with room for creativity and personal vision.
✅ The business learning curve is steep—but worth the personal and professional growth.
✅ Parenthood adds complexity, but also perspective, to running a business.
✅ Celebrating wins (big or small!) keeps motivation and joy front and center.

If you’ve ever wondered how to turn passion into purpose while still showing up for your family—this one’s for you. 💛

Book your first class today on their website: https://oxygenyogaandfitness.com/london-west-5/

Chapters

00:00 Tiff's Journey to Owning a Franchise

04:38 Career Transitions and Life Challenges

07:14 Impactful Experiences in the Deafblind Community

08:31 Navigating Motherhood During COVID-19

10:35 The Decision to Buy a Business

11:35 Financial Aspects and Real Estate Experiences

12:47 Learning Curve of Business Ownership

14:46 Reflections on Growth and Resilience

21:25 Franchise Onboarding and Growth

26:36 Creative Freedom in Franchise Ownership

29:39 Balancing Business and Family Life

38:29 Exploring Oxygen Yoga and Fitness

48:31 Future Plans and Community Engagement

In this heartwarming and energizing episode of the EmpowerMoms Podcast, Alex and Chauntelle dive into the power of “Expander Friends”—those special people who stretch your vision, believe in your potential, and cheer you on as you chase your biggest dreams.

They unpack how these friendships fuel personal growth, provide emotional support, and help moms (and entrepreneurs!) feel less alone. From celebrating wins to sharing real-life struggles, this episode is a love letter to the kinds of relationships that lift you up and remind you: you’re not in this alone.

Whether you're building a business, raising a family, or simply trying to find your people—this conversation will leave you feeling inspired to connect, collaborate, and show up more fully for the women around you.

Key Takeaways

• Expander friends help you dream bigger by modeling what’s possible and cheering you on.
• Community is everything—you weren’t meant to do life, motherhood, or entrepreneurship alone.
• Celebrate the wins, big or small, with people who truly get it.
• Support can be found everywhere, including social media, networking, or casual coffee chats.
• Being an expander friend is just as rewarding as having one—give what you wish to receive.
• Isolation is real, especially for moms and entrepreneurs—intentional connection matters.
• Group spaces and circles foster encouragement, accountability, and growth.
• You’re allowed to vent—real friendship includes honesty, not just highlight reels.

In this enriching episode of the EmpowerMoms Podcast, we sit down with the dynamic and deeply insightful Jenna Goodhand, founder of Cafézia Coffee—a purpose-driven brand built on the belief that coffee can be a catalyst for connection, conversation, and community care.

Jenna shares her entrepreneurial journey, from selling vegan cupcakes and coaching, to launching a unique coffee brand infused with herbs for a smoother, more mindful experience. We dive into her reflections on business growth, mental health, and the role of neurodiversity in shaping her approach to leadership and life.

But the conversation doesn’t stop there—Jenna also opens up about her passion for normalizing conversations around death and dying, and how her podcast We Are All Dying helps people face the inevitable with more peace, intention, and even humour.

Whether you're a business owner, a coffee lover, or someone looking to grow with more authenticity and awareness, this episode is packed with wisdom, heart, and real-life reminders that you’re not alone on the journey.

Takeaways:

☕ Coffee can be more than a beverage—it can be a tool for connection, healing, and grounding.

🌱 Jenna’s Cafézia brand blends herbs into coffee to reduce jitters and encourage presence.

💡 Trying new things (even if they don’t work out) is key to finding clarity in life and business.

🧠 Mental health and neurodiversity influence how we show up—and that's something to embrace, not hide.

🤝 Engaging with your community, even in small ways, can lead to transformative relationships.

🎙️ Her podcast, We Are All Dying, encourages honest conversations about death to help us live more fully.

📈 Business growth doesn’t have to mean losing touch with your values or your people—it can deepen your impact.

🛑 Talking about death and planning ahead isn’t morbid—it’s empowering and can ease burdens for loved ones.

Chapters

00:00 Exploring the Unknown: Ghost Tours and Beliefs

00:10 The Energy of Life: Reincarnation and Organ Transplants

00:24 Embracing Change: Life Lessons and Personal Growth

01:08 The Power of Connection: Community and Support

03:48 The Journey of Entrepreneurship: From Vegan Cupcakes to Coaching

06:42 Understanding Neurodiversity: A Personal Journey

08:53 The Importance of Learning: Embracing New Experiences

20:34 The World of Worms and Gardening

22:08 Living in the Moment

23:19 Engaging with Community

26:02 Connecting with Strangers

27:52 Navigating Networking Events

30:46 The Podcast Journey: We Are All Dying

34:57 Conversations Around Death

39:19 Planning for the Inevitable

47:39 Building a Business: Cafézia Coffee

In this empowering episode of the EmpowerMoms Podcast, Alex and Chauntelle dive into the idea of the “myth of arrival”—the belief that we’ll one day hit a magical endpoint where everything feels complete. They explore how real growth comes not from reaching a final destination, but from embracing the ongoing journey of personal and professional evolution.

Together, they unpack what it means to chase goals while staying present, how to celebrate the small wins along the way, and why it’s important to rewrite your narrative as you grow. Whether you’re a mom, an entrepreneur, or navigating your own self-discovery path, this episode is a grounding reminder that fulfillment isn’t found at the finish line—it’s built in the everyday steps we take.

Key Takeaways: 

✅There is no final destination—growth is lifelong.

✅Celebrating small wins helps build momentum.

✅Lifelong learning fuels self-improvement and empowerment.

✅Rewriting your story is part of evolving.

✅Setting goals helps guide your journey, but joy is found in the process.

✅Shifting focus from what's missing to what you've achieved fosters gratitude.

✅Rewarding yourself for progress keeps motivation high.

✅You’re allowed to outgrow old goals and create new ones.

Chapters:

00:00 The Myth of Arrival

09:53 The Journey of Lifelong Learning

10:26 Celebrating Small Wins

12:44 Enjoying the Journey

In this heartfelt episode of the EmpowerMoms Podcast, we sit down with grief coach Julie Derks to explore what it really means to walk through loss—and how we can support ourselves and others along the way. Julie opens up about her own experience with grief and how it ultimately led her to a calling in grief coaching, helping others navigate the complex emotions that come with loss.

We talk about what grief actually looks like (hint: it’s not linear), why it’s so important to normalize conversations around death, and how community, counselling, and even nature can offer profound healing. Julie shares practical tools for self-care during grief, how to gently involve children in the process, and the unexpected ways identity shifts after loss.

Whether you're currently grieving, supporting someone who is, or just want to understand this part of life more deeply, this conversation is full of compassion, insight, and encouragement.

Connect with Julie on her website inspirationalhealing.ca, or on instagram @juliederks_griefcoach

Key Takeaways

✅Grief isn’t linear — it ebbs and flows, and looks different for everyone.

✅Talking about death matters — normalizing these conversations helps break stigma and build connection.

✅You don’t have to grieve alone — support from community, coaching, or counselling can be deeply healing.

✅Self-care is non-negotiable — rest, nourishment, and boundaries are vital during grief.

✅Children can handle truth — involving them gently in the grieving process builds emotional resilience.

✅Nature is a quiet healer — it can offer peace and perspective when words fall short.

✅Loss can reshape identity — it’s okay to change, question, and grow through grief.

✅Just being there matters — presence, not advice, is often the best way to support someone who’s grieving.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Grief Coaching

01:03 Personal Journey Through Grief

03:14 Coping Mechanisms and Support Systems

06:21 Navigating Grief with Children

12:03 Understanding Death and Grief

14:29 Keeping Memories Alive

19:25 Learning the Language of Grief 

20:14 Navigating Grief and Self-Discovery 

24:11 Finding Joy and Overcoming Guilt 

28:06 The Complexity of Moving On 

31:23 The Coaching Journey: Helping Others Heal 

36:21 Tools for Healing and Self-Discovery 

41:07 Balancing Work and Motherhood 

43:22 Advice for Those in Grief

In this episode of the EmpowerMoms Podcast, Alex and Chauntelle discuss the joys of homeownership (hello, grown-up joys!) before diving into a powerful conversation about success, fear, and mindset. 

Together, they unpack the question, “What would you do if you knew you'd succeed?”—a prompt that unlocks a deeper exploration into the ways fear can quietly hold us back from chasing the things we really want.

They discuss how visualization techniques can be a game-changer for building confidence and how trusting the process is just as important as the outcome. With thoughtful insight and a touch of humour, this episode is full of motivation, mindset shifts, and reminders that growing into your next version sometimes starts with simply allowing yourself to imagine it.

Whether you're dreaming big, adulting hard, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a gentle but firm nudge to trust yourself, lean into your fears, and keep moving forward—because success might be closer than you think.

Chapters 

00:00 Exciting Home Updates 

06:08 Exploring Fear and Success 

13:56 Visualizing Success and Overcoming Fear

In this episode of the EmpowerMoms Podcast, we sit down with Lisa-Maree—a powerhouse HR consultant, app developer, and mom of four—who shares her candid journey through parenting teens, launching a business, and navigating the ever-blurry lines between work and family life.

With warmth and wisdom, Lisa-Maree reflects on how parenting and HR actually have more in common than you might think—from managing expectations and setting boundaries to the importance of clear communication and emotional awareness. She also opens up about her newest venture: developing a communication app designed to improve workplace culture and reduce misunderstandings (because let’s be honest, tone matters!).

Whether you're raising teens, building a business, or doing both at the same time, this episode offers practical insights, relatable moments, and a reminder that it's okay to pursue a career that aligns with your personal life. From workplace policies to holiday party mishaps, Lisa-Maree keeps it real—and encourages listeners to trust their intuition, prioritize balance, and lead with heart at home and at work.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Family Dynamics

02:25 Navigating Parenting Stages

07:35 Career Journey and HR Insights

11:59 Communication Challenges in the Workplace

16:06 Building a Supportive Work Environment

18:39 Navigating Employee Fit and Expectations

21:15 The Journey of Starting an HR Consulting Business

24:57 Developing a New App for Workplace Communication

25:44 Translating HR Skills to Parenting

28:01 Communication Dynamics in Relationships

32:41 Understanding Client Needs in HR Consulting

35:49 Lessons from Holiday Parties and Workplace Culture

38:27 Essential Tips for Startups

39:17 Navigating Employment Law and Compliance

41:35 Client Acquisition and Business Growth

43:05 Team Dynamics and Client Management

44:57 Work-Life Balance in HR Consulting 

49:53 The Importance of Personal Time and Self-Care

52:39 Empowering Others Through Entrepreneurship

In this heart-filled and insightful episode of the EmpowerMoms Podcast, we’re thrilled to officially welcome Zannah Brown to the Village Realty team! 🎉 From divine timing to aligned values, we dive into what it really takes to build a strong, supportive real estate team—and how collaboration and community are at the core of everything we do.

We share behind-the-scenes stories about how our team came together, the lessons we’ve learned along the way, and why cultivating a culture of encouragement, communication, and shared wins truly matters. 💬✨

We also chat about the current real estate landscape, offer tips on adding a personal touch to offers, and reflect on the role community engagement plays in growing a heart-led business. Whether it’s through local events, thoughtful relationships with clients, or just showing up for each other, this episode is full of meaningful takeaways for anyone navigating business, motherhood, or both.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like to grow a business with purpose—and people—you genuinely love working with, this episode will leave you smiling and inspired. 💛

So, meet @therealzannahbrown and connect with us! 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction and Light Banter 

02:24 Welcoming Zannah Brown to the Team

04:50 Divine Timing and Team Dynamics 

09:26 Building Relationships and Team Culture

11:32 Shifts in Business Perspective 

16:31 Real Estate Market Insights

20:28 The Importance of Personal Touch in Offers 

21:51 Community Engagement and Events 

24:48 Looking Ahead: Market Trends and Future Events 

28:20 Conclusion and Future Collaborations