I broke my podcast.

Not because the interviews weren’t good. They were fantastic, and I cared a lot about the show, but I had no runway for real life.

In this Season 2 opener, I’m sharing what actually went wrong behind the scenes in GrowthShifters 1.0, why my production system had zero margins, and what I’m changing so the podcast can be consistent, sustainable, and genuinely fun again.

If you’re building something ambitious, I hope this saves you a whole lot of burnout.

I'll walk you through the biggest shifts I’m making, including:

- Shortening the show so it’s easier to publish and easier to listen to

BONUS: Christine’s Podcast Tips!

To close out the episode, I bring in my web designer, Christine Lieu-Guzauskas, to share her top tips for podcasting success. (And yes, I’m taking her last one to heart, which is to have fun!)

LINKS:

Christine Lieu-Guzauskas

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Season 1: Catch Up on Previous Guests

If you’re new here, you can also check out GrowthShifters 1.0. Here are links to past episodes and guests:

- Family and Community with Wendal Yoder

- Creativity and Courage with Emily Gillis

- Service and Growth with Kevin Yu

- Leap, Land, and Build: Marilù's Journey from New Canadian to Successful Entrepreneur

- Compassion is a Superpower with Elizabeth Keiper-Aguirre

- Rewiring the Mind with Nikita May: Healing, Neuroplasticity, and Resilience

If this episode resonates, I’d love it if you would subscribe, share it with a friend who’s building something big, and come say hi.

In this episode of The GrowthShifters Podcast, I sit down with Nikita May, an incredibly insightful doula, hypnotherapist, and coach, to explore the transformative power of neuroplasticity, timeline therapy, and emotional healing. Nikita shares her journey from supporting families in postpartum care to guiding individuals through trauma, anxiety, and life’s toughest transitions.

We talk about:

- How becoming a doula revealed the hidden emotional struggles of new parents

Whether you’re navigating a season of change or seeking tools for emotional resilience, this conversation is full of grounded wisdom and hope.

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and accountability partner, Elizabeth Keiper-Aguirre, to talk about why compassion is a superpower. Elizabeth shares her journey as a business owner, mom, and wellness coach, and explains how practising self-compassion changed everything.

What you’ll learn:

Connect with Elizabeth at https://www.lifepurposely.com/

In this episode of The GrowthShifters Podcast, I sit down with Marilù Ciabattoni to talk about what it means to choose the hard thing, even when it’s scary. From leaving Italy for Canada with no job, to losing her sponsorship after finally securing residency, and saying no to a safe job to building a business from scratch, Marilù’s story is about betting on herself when everything counted.

We talk about:

Whether you’re starting a business or starting over in life, this episode is a permission slip to leap, especially when net hasn’t appeared yet.

Connect with Marilu at https://gingerbrandhaus.com and on IG, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook and X at @gingerbrandhaus

In this inspiring episode of The GrowthShifters Podcast, I sit down with GTA-based Realtor, Kevin Yu, to talk about how a leap of faith from tech, and a deep commitment to community, helped him grow one of Toronto’s most recognized real estate brands.

We talk about:

Kevin’s 3-2-1 Rapid Fire:

3 People to Follow: Andrew Huberman, Ramit Sethi, Steven Bartlett

Connect with Kevin:

In this episode of The GrowthShifters Podcast, I’m joined by Toronto-based art director and founder of SweetFolk Studio, Emily Gillis. With over a decade of experience, Emily brings a reflective perspective on many things including creativity, self-leadership, and the ethical use of AI tools.

We talk about:

    - Her journey from fine graphic design

If you’re a creator, business owner, or someone who’s feeling stuck in perfectionism or burnout, this one’s for you!

Emily’s 3-2-1 Picks:

3 people to follow:

2 books to check out:

1 action step:

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Listen now and subscribe for more stories about creative alignment, mindset shifts, and growing with intention.

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With the mentorship of Arash Vossoughi and the team at Voss Coaching Co., Wendal didn’t just change his career, he transformed his mindset, his finances, and even his family. He now works fewer hours, makes more money, and lives with clarity and purpose. That shift didn’t just affect him. It rippled out to his siblings, his marriage, and how he shows up for his kids.

This conversation is about personal growth, but also about what’s possible for your community when you choose to live differently.

Whether you're feeling stuck, overworked, or unsure of your next move, Wendal’s story will inspire you to rethink what success looks like.

Wendal’s 3-2-1 Rapid Fire Picks:

📚 2 books to check out:

✅ 1 action step:

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In this solo kickoff episode, Liz Moore-Frederiksen shares the personal mindset shift that changed everything and how it became the foundation for GrowthShifters.

From playing small to stepping into purpose, Liz opens up about her journey, her mission, and what listeners can expect from the podcast. If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready to make a change, this is your invitation to shift perspective and grow.