In this episode of the SoulCanvas™ Podcast , we dive into the art of finding your story with award-winning author and writing coach April Dávila. April shares her unconventional journey from studying biology to discovering her true passion for writing. She reflects on the moment she realized writing was something she naturally gravitated toward and how mindfulness played a crucial role in overcoming self-doubt.

April and Jen discuss the power of tuning into what truly lights you up—those activities you do effortlessly, even when no one is watching. They explore the common creative struggle of imposter syndrome and how mindset shifts can help silence the inner critic. April also introduces a simple meditation practice to help writers push past resistance and get words onto the page.

If you’ve ever felt called to write a book but don’t know where to start, this conversation will inspire you to embrace the journey, trust your instincts, and take that first step. Whether you're navigating career transitions, creative roadblocks, or personal reinvention, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you move forward with confidence.

You can find April here:

Instagram: @aprildavila

https://www.instagram.com/aprildavila/

Website

www.aprildavila.com/

Welcome back to the SoulCanvas™ Podcast! In this episode, host Jenifer Madson introduces an exciting new direction for the show—one that focuses on helping people navigate life transitions with clarity and purpose. Whether you're at a crossroads in your career, relationships, creativity, or personal growth, this season is designed to help you focus on what’s next, build a vision around it, and take inspired (if imperfect) action.  

Jenifer shares her personal journey of how art became a transformative force in her life during a period of deep uncertainty. She discusses the importance of embracing "wobbly" moments, staying flexible in times of change, and recognizing the limiting beliefs that hold us back. Through her own story—going from self-doubt in art to studying with master artists in France—she illustrates how stepping into new creative expressions can unlock unexpected possibilities.  

This season, you’ll hear from experts across various fields, from career shifts to relationships, financial transitions, and even taking big ideas to the TED stage. You’ll also get actionable tools and strategies, including the Wheel of Life exercise, which you can access in Jenifer’s free 3-part video series at [SoulCanvasCoaching.com](https://soulcanvascoaching.com).  

If you’re navigating a big change and wondering what to focus on first, this episode is for you. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and a roadmap to creating a vision that aligns with your most meaningful goals.  

Resources & Links:  

- Get the free 3-part video series: https://www.soulcanvascoaching.com

- Connect with Jenifer on Instagram & Facebook:

https://www.instagram.com/jenifermadson/

https://www.facebook.com/jenifermadson2

Join the Conversation:  

What transitions are you navigating right now? Share your thoughts and takeaways from this episode with Jenifer on social media or via email!  

Jenifer is proud and pleased to welcome her guest, Terry Tucker, a speaker, author, and international podcast guest on the topics of motivation, mindset, and self-development.

He has a Business Administration degree from The Citadel (where he played NCAA Division I basketball) and a Masters degree from Boston University.

Among his diverse professional roles, Terry has been a marketing executive, a hospital administrator, a SWAT Hostage Negotiator, a business owner, and for the past twelve years, a cancer warrior.

He is the author of Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life and a featured author in the book Perspectives On Cancer: Stories Of Healing, Hope & Resilience.

You can find Terry here:

Instagram: @sustainableexcellenceauthor

https://www.instagram.com/sustainableexcellenceauthor

Facebook:  

https://www.facebook.com/motivationalcheck/

Website:  

Motivationalcheck.com 

Jenifer Madson kicks off the new year by guiding listeners on how to turn wishes and dreams into clear, actionable visions. She introduces the transformative Wheel of Life exercise and shares insights on the importance of a supportive community and a "must mindset" in achieving your goals.

Resources:

Wheel of Life Exercise (Contact Jenifer for her version!)

Links to upcoming programs for vision and alignment.

Stay Connected:

Subscribe to *The SoulCanvas Podcast* and join Jenifer’s mailing list for updates on programs, retreats, and tools to live your most expressed life.

Courtney Doll is a certified trauma-sensitive somatic coach (SBMC) and certified Core Centering Practitioner (CCP) dedicated to transforming the way we approach healing and growth. With a unique background as a chemist and 20 years of lived experience navigating the Western medical system, she combines science, systems-based thinking, neuroplasticity, somatics, and trauma work to help high-achieving women reconnect with their bodies and break free from patterns that hold them back.

Her mission is to empower others to heal, create fulfilling lives, and embrace the truth that transformation begins with saying yes to themselves.

On this episode of The SoulCanvas™ Podcast, host Jenifer Madson shares details of her tried and true mindset, method, and MAP for bringing great visions to life.

Join her as she challenges you to open your mind and soul to ever greater fulfillment and impact!

Don’t forget to subscribe to the show so you don’t miss future episodes for the life that’s possible when you say “YES”!

www.youtube.com/@thesoulcanvasexperience/podcasts

This week I talk with my new friend, Barry Selby, a masterful relationship expert, best-selling author, inspirational speaker, podcaster and spiritual guide. He is a passionate champion for the divine feminine, while honoring and owning his masculine leadership. 

His focus on respect for women informs his work with both women and men. His mission awakens women to own and express their feminine magnificence and majesty, in love, and in the world. He is also committed to helping men learn how to open their hearts without giving up their balls. With his expert guidance, both genders create greater balance in love, life and business, and his clients attract relationships that equal who they really are.

He is affectionately known as the "Love Doctor," and emphasizes that "Self-love is the core element to healthy relationship with self and with others. Relationships work a whole lot better when we love ourselves, which for me includes more than just putting our hand over our heart. Self-trust, self-respect and more are facets of self-love for me."

Listen in, and be sure to subscribe and share your thoughts on Barry's guidance!

This week, I welcome my dear friend Reginald G. Jackson, to dive into the underlying sense of possibility that drives our awareness of opportunity, and I know no one more qualified on this subject.

“I say YES to possibility. Possibility is born out of abundance. When we make ourselves available, possibility "finds" us. I experienced an incredible shift in my life when I came to the realization that gratitude and possibility go hand in hand. I am grateful for life, love, family, friends, clients, and colleagues. In each one of those, possibility exists.”

Reginald’s professional career spans more than four decades; half of which was spent as an active-duty U.S. Marine. The foundation of his leadership development expertise began in the Marine Corps and is reflected in his commitment to coaching. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) credentialed by the International Coach Federation (ICF), Reginald works with clients who range from emerging leaders to senior executives, in both the public and private sectors. He most often supports leaders in building highly effective teams, enhancing communication skills, and executive presence. 

Able to navigate fast-paced environments and climates of constant change, Reginald helps his clients turn chaos into clarity through systems and process. 

You can find Reggie through the following socials: 

https://www.instagram.com/mycoachreggie/

https://www.totalbrilliancecoaching.com

This week's guest, Adrienne Venable, is a whole vibe in saying yes to opportunity, and seeing where it leads.

Adrienne is a master at "everything is figureoutable," putting one foot in front of the other, building networks, and growing the opportunities in her life.

Adrienne started Social Dragonflies in 2017 after she learned how to use her own social media to create sales. Originally, she was focused only on socials, but quickly fell in love with branding as she built her own. 

“Brand aesthetic is so potent and when done correctly you can magnetize your ideal clients without saying a word. Today I offer consulting, strategy, social media management and have a concierge brand studio experience. I am obsessed with connecting businesses to each other, and I am a resource collector. Ask me what you’re looking for and I’ll have an answer. 

My biggest piece of advice is find support. I truly believe it is available at every price point. Stay in your zone of genius and outsource the rest.”

You can find Adrienne at the following socials: 

Website:

www.socialdragonflies.com

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/adriennevenable/

In this episode, I talk with my great friend and mentor, Fabienne Fredrickson, about the power of saying “yes” to authenticity, and what’s possible when we answer the question, “How good will I allow myself to have ‘it’”?

For the past 20+ years, as the Founder of Boldheart (formerly Client Attraction), Fabienne Fredrickson has been, and continues to be, a business mentor to tens of thousands of women business owners. Collectively, the members of The Leveraged Business Program make tens of millions each year, with a profound sense of freedom and fulfillment.

The media caught on: for three years in a row, Inc. magazine named her company one of America’s Fastest Growing Private Companies. Fabienne has also been featured in the media and on stages around the world, where she shares the strategies and mindset shifts needed to reach (and stay at) 7 figures each year with 14-16 weeks of vacation.

She is also host of The Fabienne Show, a podcast dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs to not just earn, but to thrive and be the fullest expression of who they are. 

You can find Fabienne at: 

www.boldheart.com

https://open.spotify.com/show/2DDX5GW6jIhP6a6WforwGB?si=9cf4ee8eb64745de

https://www.instagram.com/fabiennefred