Unapologetically Canadian

Great to be able to interview Kornel Szrejber, the host of the popular Build Wealth Canada Podcast and the latest coordinator of the Canadian Financial Summit.

We spoke about his podcast, his investment course, his new life as a creative entrepreneur, his mission to improve the financial literacy of Canadians, the financial independence movement, his history as a Polish immigrant raised in Canada and his appreciation for our country's diversity. For the show notes, visit https://traceyarial.com/blog/kornel-szrejber.

Recently, I spoke to Jannette Anderson, the founder of Bodacity.ca.

We spoke about her nomad lifestyle, her calling to create a movement of women leaders and her reasons for calling herself Canadian. For the show notes, refer to: https://traceyarial.com/blog/jannette-anderson

This month has been full of entrepreneurial excitement and pitfalls. Here's a quick overview of the latest experiences in the world of a solo creative.

For the show notes of this episode, refer to https://traceyarial.com/blog/entrepreneurial-experiences-february-2020/.

Last summer, I got to speak with two of my heroes, Miriam Goldberger and Paul Jenkins, the owners of Wildflower Farm because the couple were passing through Montreal and stopped to visit Grand Potager. They spoke to me about their innovative product Eco-Lawn, their passion for wildflowers and the challenges of running a business with your life partner. For a transcript of our discussion, check the show-notes at https://traceyarial.com/blog/growing-wildflowers-together.

Recently, I had the good fortune to interview Lucy Anglin, one of the writers with Genealogy Ensemble and a talented fabric sculptor. We spoke about life as an artist, combining two crafts, selling your work and life as a sixth or seventh generation Canadian. To read the show notes, refer to https://traceyarial.com/blog/lucy-anglin.

Just before the holidays, I got the chance to interview Evelyn Huynh, wellness lifestyle and business coach who moved her business from Ottawa to Los Angeles last year. In addition to describing her entrepreneurial journey so far, and commiserating on the importance of empowering women, Evelyn briefly outlined her EVOLVE coaching method, which inspired me as I finalize the year's strategic plan.

Evelyn has the kindest definition for being Canadian that I've ever heard. Check out the show notes at https://traceyarial.com/blog/evelyn_huynh.

My resolutions for 2020 include: business clarity, the creation of intellectual assets, financial independence, generosity and resiliency. For a list of the measured actions, inspiring podcasts and blog posts, and measured actions or to comment on the ideas, view the show notes at https://traceyarial.com/blog/resolutions-2020.

I reviewed 2019 and the entire decade it ended based on 10 themes:

financial (self-investment, business investment, revenue)

health (Celiac disease, diet, exercise, spirituality, capacities)

writing (craft, process, learning)

business (partnership, professionalism, coaches)

relationship (love, growth, challenges)

friends (appreciation of one another, time spent)

family (adventure, change, growth)

French (bilingualism, learning)

photography (technology, skill, art)

self-defense (karate)

I finish with a collective challenge to take on climate change.

Douglas Jack, a community organizer and designer has created an edible landscape around his home. He also serves as the president of a local non-profit organization called the Sustainable Development Association. I visited Doug last spring. During our interview, Doug and I spoke about his community design ideas and his plans for a digital community directory. We also toured his property to discover how he uses food and leaf composting to grow fruit, nuts and vegetables that he consumes year-round. For a transcript and links, visit the shownotes at https://traceyarial.com/blog/douglas-jack.

Experienced branding expert, speaker and author Tsufit shares tons of stories. We began with a hilarious little anecdote about an interview beginning on the wrong foot and continued through discussions about how she's helped entrepreneurs from all walks of life tighten their message and improve business. Get hints about how you can present your work with confidence and humour. Check out the show notes at https://traceyarial.com/blog/tsufit.