Freddie’s birth was perfect in my eyes. It was the best day of our lives.

But the truth is, it did NOT go as planned

My home birth turned into a 9-1-1 emergency phone call at 11:15PM on Christmas Eve

I ‘transitioned’ in the ambulance and had to hold off from pushing, as the paramedic drove top speed to the hospital

My worry in sharing the 90 minute audio file is simply out of fear of judgement of our birth decisions,

My intention in sharing it is to show others that even if things don’t go ‘according to plan’ it’s probably the Universe conspiring in your favour. And that your intuition is probably right… always. So don’t let anyone tell you otherwise!

I’ve had many people ask if I was upset that my ‘plan’ got derailed— and I shared my honest thoughts on this in the podcast episode.

05:35 I was SHOCKED when I went into labour on Christmas Eve and has a Christmas Day Baby! (The least common birthday!)

11:19 Sharing openly about our conception journey, pregnancy loss, and feelings about entering parenthood.

22:38 How I revealed our first and second pregnancy to my husband (& the really confusing pregnancy test!)

48:37 Labour story: my manifestations, navigating pain, and how I found the inner strength

50:54 What it feels like to be pregnant over your 'due date' and how frustrating it is when everyone asks you 'have you had the baby yet?'

01:02:28 The ONLY regret that I have about my labour experience

01:08:47 How I coped with pain in labour, naturally

01:16:47 We had to call 9-1-1 and our home birth transferred to the hospital

01:24:15 Calling in the help from the OB-GYN when Freddie's heart rate was dropping

01:31:57 The magic of spending Christmas as a new family of 3

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In this quick episode, Kelsey delves into some random musings from her week including;

- the transformative power of a simple morning walk routine that inspired a tonne of creativity

- the concept of 'luck' (aka the way I have learned to be more OPEN to luck, and to make good fortune more predictable). This is a simple + practical tip that can help you align yourself with opportunities and increase your chances of success

- Lastly, I'm excited to share some updates about my much-anticipated birth story.

Stay tuned for details on when and how you can access!

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In this episode, Kelsey delves into the topic of self-sabotage in business.

She highlights 3 common ways entrepreneurs may unknowingly hold themselves back and provides actionable advice on overcoming these challenges.

Tune in to uncover valuable strategies for breaking free from self-sabotaging patterns and unlocking your full business potential.

Episode quote: Overcoming Self-Sabotage: "She was stuck in a cycle of preparation and brainstorming and writing down ideas, but there was no action or result from it."

— Kelsey [00:25:19 → 00:25:30]

00:00 Recognizing and addressing self-sabotage in business.

03:43 Identifying self-sabotage in business and overcoming it.

09:37 Believe 110% in your product for success.

12:39 Belief in product crucial for business success.

14:12 Avoid constant launches; focus on improvement.

19:15 Entrepreneurs need support and guidance for success.

20:50 Investing in masterminds for business growth.

25:19 Overcame self-sabotage, launched successful program, offered help

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Welcome back to Visionary Life!

I'm your host, Kelsey, and it's our first episode of Season 13.

This year is a special one for me—not only have we just wrapped up an incredible 2023, but it's also the start of a profoundly personal new chapter. 

My husband and I welcomed baby Frederick into the world on Christmas day!

In this episode, we're recapping some of the professional growth I had in 2023 and also chatting about personal insights around creating my "vivid vision / painted picture", my word of the year and early musings from navigating the entrepreneur life as a working mama!

Join our event in Puslinch, Ontario on April 19th 2024. It is a free event for established female business owners. It's a day to connect, share, and support each other in our business journeys. DM me on Instagram for a ticket!

: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianscudamore/2018/05/22/how-i-daydreamed-my-way-to-a-200m-business/

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Hey Visionaries - it's time for another instalment of the Visionary Mama Series!

In today's solo episode, I am doing a fun (& impromptu) Ask Me Anything Episode!

From unusual pregnancy symptoms to maintaining an active lifestyle, and even pondering motherhood's impact on my ambition—we're getting personal.

Discover how I'm handling maternity leave while ensuring my business thrives, and join me in celebrating the big and small moments pre-baby arrival.

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Marketing is vital to the success of any business, because it's how you connect, communicate and ensure that customers feel comfortable spending their hard earned money with you.

In this episode, Kelsey makes her Marketing Trends & Predictions for 2024!

Including:

1. The Importance of Adapting to Social Media Trends

- The evolution of social media into publishing platforms

- How algorithms favor in platform content creation

- Example of using Instagram for broadcasts instead of redirecting viewers elsewhere

2. The Need for Genuine Social Interaction on Social Media Platforms

- The shift from social media as simply a marketing tool to a platform for genuine interactions

- The unpredictability and constant changes in social media algorithms

- The emphasis on generating good, engaging content over gaming the system

3. The Significance of the Founders Health in Marketing Your Business

- The increasing popularity of topics like biohacking and morning routines

4. Importance of Clear Positioning and Effective Communication

- The need for clear messaging for successful marketing

5. The Role of Conversion and Sales in Marketing

- The emphasis on having an effective sales process

- The importance of a complete marketing funnel, including upselling and customer nurturing

- The impact of neglecting the sales process on income

6. The Resurgence of In-Person Events in Marketing

- The success of businesses offering a blend of online and offline programming

- The crucial role of primal human connections in business success

- The effectiveness of hosting in-person events and retreats over online options

Kelsey Reidl is a Small Business Marketing Coach with a special interest in Social Media Growth, Search Engine Optimization and Direct Response Marketing Strategy.

After a decade working in Business Development & Marketing Roles for some of Canada’s Top Health Food Brands, Kelsey decided to leave the corporate world so that she could work with Small Businesses and help them adopt The Essential Marketing Success Principles, so that they can work with more clients, generate more cash, and bring the FUN back into marketing.

Through her courses, coaching, and her podcast Visionary Life, she inspires entrepreneurs to challenge the status quo, connect with customers in creative ways, and to never settle for mediocre marketing campaigns.

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This week I am sitting down with Brandon Fong, and I am being interviewed on his podcast called Beyond Curious!

This conversation comes full circle from last week (I interviewed Brandon on Episode #315 of Visionary Life) and today I reveal the story behind my Justin Bieber "visionary" moment and its subsequent impact on my life's path.

I also take you along the journey from working my dream job for one of Canada's Top health food companies (Vega) in my 20's to the harsh news of being let go from this job and forging my own path!

Brandon and I discuss:

• My passion for conducting experiments (especially as it relates to Marketing)
• The importance of personal energy tracking in order to boost performance and to operate as a high level entrepreneur
• The story about my last mountain biking race and how I surprised myself
• The power of constraints in my personal life and in making business decisions.

Time Stamps:

02:22 Justin Bieber's influence

16:09 The origin story of my business!

27:30 Finding magic in life's constraints

34:46 Starting my brand with a simple Facebook Group, and by hosting workshops on goal setting and vision boarding

44:11 Discovering energy givers and energy drains in life.

51:47 Four foundational principles for building a successful offer

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Brandon Fong: Where do I even begin with this incredible human!?

He has the biggest heart, a true gift for connecting people together and creating meaningful gatherings, and a curious explorer of life.

I met Brandon inside of a virtual mastermind, but a year later I flew to Park City Utah to meet him in person at a retreat he created for visionary entrepreneurs.

I genuinely enjoy my conversations with Brandon, whether they’re recorded or not, and today I get to share one of them with you.

We're talking about…

• How he got into entrepreneurship,
• His start in the restaurant industry and in network marketing,
• And how he found his purpose for creating a more deeply connected world
• The Ikea Effect & MORE!

And what's really fun too is that I also recorded an episode for Brandon's podcast, the Beyond Curious Podcast, where Brandon is on a mission each week to create a more deeply connected world by catalyzing curiosity.

He has high energy and the largest heart, and honestly I don’t know why you WOULDN’T want to have someone so passionate as a friend, a colleague and person you can call on with questions about life and business.

I wouldn't have jumped on a plane and flown to the USA if I didn't think this human was awesome.

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Welcome back to another episode of Visionary Life! I'm your host, Kelsey, and today we have a very special guest joining us, Maxine Cunningham.

In this episode, Maxine generously allows us to pick her brain (she's the founder of Pick My Brain - see what I did ther?) as she shares her inspiring journey of personal and professional growth.

Max opens up about...

• Her experience starting her career as an Investment Banker, becoming an Economist and eventually quitting to become an Entrepreneur (even though she had no idea how that would look!)
• She highlights the importance of relationships and the value of self-development and creating a Year On (aka Year Off) where you build your OWN curriculum!
• She challenges listeners to evaluate the true worth of their time, both in terms of how they spend it working and how they spend it on personal growth.
• She emphasizes the need to break away from careers that are not aligned with our values.
• Maxine also shares all about her business baby which is valued at 15 MILLION DOLLARS! (it's called Pick My Brain) and how it has become a place the #1 marketplace to buy and sell knowledge!

Time stamps:

00:03:02 Maxine's journey of taking calculated risks through her career as an Investment Banker, Economist and Entrepreneur

00:05:34 The pursuit of self-growth through exploration, taking a 'year on' (aka year off) and investing $30,000 in herself

00:07:27 A recent investment under $2,000 that we BOTH made that has brought lasting benefits to each of our lives and businesses

00:13:54 What to do if your job is misaligned with your values? Can't do it.

00:30:38 How she got the idea for Pick my Brain and her experience starting the business and dedicating the past six years to nurturing Pick My Brain.

00:36:31 Inspired by Air BNB she quit her job, drove across the country in a campervan, and read books in Maui for a month!

00:48:02 Passion and dedication are eays when you LOVE what you do! Maxine shares why hustling isn't hustling when you love the work (even if it means taking meetings at 11pm!)

00:50:04 Intentional conversations change lives - here's how to be part of this new movement

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Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Business? Let's Talk to a Business Astrologer!

Melanie Marisol is a business astrologer for Small Business Owners to Medium Enterprise CEOs, Legacy Builders and Change Makers.

She provides a fusion of applied modern astrology, numerology, and strategic soul searching to lead business leaders to uncover deeper spiritual meaning to their thriving businesses.

In this episode, we talk about...

• How to tap into your intuition and connect with your gut feelings for business decision making
• How to use astrology to make decisions and plan your future
• Signs that you might want to hire a business astrologer?
• How does astrology help us become more efficient with marketing strategy ?
• Mercury retrograde, full moons, new moons and birth charts (what do they all mean)
• & more!

She believes that nothing is more uninspiring than showing up day after day with no larger purpose behind the pursuit of a multi-million or even billion dollar business!

Melanie guides business owners and leaders to use their intuition, their birth chart, and the planets to make decisions and find clarity in their next steps!

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