Women Don't Do That (WDDT)

Mary Gordon is as an award-winning social entrepreneur, an educator, author, child advocate and parenting expert. She is the creator and President of the Roots of Empathy and Seeds of Empathy programs and a global leading expert on empathy. Mary and Myrrhanda discuss the life-long impact of developing empathy as a child and why countries need policies and programs in place to support the parent-child bond.

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Stuff mentioned in this episode:

• Roots of Empathy program: https://rootsofempathy.org/
• Mary Gordon: https://rootsofempathy.org/who-we-are/
• Book recommendation: The Second Mountain by David Brooks https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/217649/the-second-mountain-by-david-brooks/9780812993264/:

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Myrrhanda reflects on going back to full-time work after maternity leave, celebrating other women’s success and leaning in to wherever you are right now. Stephanie shares some advice on efficiency and balancing work and family. We announce our first contest winner and our new social media accounts!!

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Stuff mentioned in this episode:

• Roots of Empathy program: https://rootsofempathy.org/
• Sipology by Steeped Tea Catalogue:
  https://sipology.com/catalog?_ga=2.264928527.1233456313.1562091709-1493901368.1561476990
• Amy Poehler’s book, Yes Please https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/search/?keywords=amy+poehler
• Caroline Riseboro”s TEDxDonMills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRCioDtwpRc
• Ann Douglas' book, Happy Parents, Happy Kids http://www.anndouglas.net/happy-parents-happy-kids/
• Related blog post: How to our your choices as an empowered women
  https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/how-to-own-your-choices-as-an-empowered-woman
• Stephanie’s interview with Jamie MCallum:
  https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast/episode/c2c549d4/empowering-women-to-own-our-choices-with-advocate-and-stay-at-home-mom-jamie-mccallum
• Myrrhanda’s interview with Tonia Jahshan
  https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast/episode/c104936e/becoming-canadas-top-female-entrepreneur-with-steeped-tea-founder-tonia-jahshan

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Feminism has opened up a wide range of career options for women, and we celebrate that on WDDT. We also want to celebrate the full range of women’s options including the choice that many moms make to stay home. Jaime McCallum is one of those moms and we hear why she loves (and sometimes doesn’t love) the choice she’s made to opt-out of the workforce and be a full-time mom to her three children. Jamie is a certified DONA Doula and worked as a teacher before having kids. She is passionate about empowering women to speak their truth and own their choices and she is a vocal advocate for maternal health and building community.

Stuff we mention in this episode:

Connect with Jamie:
Facebook: Jamie Brignell McCallum
E-mail: [email protected]

Book recommendation: Daring Greatly by Brene Brown

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This week's change-maker is one of Canada’s foremost female entrepreneurs, Steeped Tea (now Sipology) founder Tonia Jahshan. Hear how she gave one of the most successful pitches in the history of Dragons’ Den and grew her Hamilton-based direct sales company to more than $20 million in annual sales. Tonia is authentic, honest and vulnerable and shares how growing an international company has come with its share of challenges for her and her family. I hope you enjoy the conversation. I KNOW you will learn something meaningful!

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Stuff mentioned in this episode:

• Dragons Den:
  https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/pitches/steeped-tea
• Sipology Catalogue:
  https://sipology.com/catalog?_ga=2.264928527.1233456313.1562091709-1493901368.1561476990
• Twitter & Instagram: @toniajahshan, @steepedteainc
• Netflix Original
  Brené Brown: The Call to Courage
  https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81010166
• Rachel Hollis, Girl Stop Apologizing
  https://www.amazon.ca/s?k=girl+stop+apologizing&hvadid=74629422659607&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&tag=msncahydra-20&ref=pd_sl_98h3tlhdu1_e

Contest information:
Enter to win a Stay Calm Oil and Stay Calm Tea from Steeped Tea’s Heal Thy Self collection and your own copy of Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis (the book Tonia recommends in her interview). It’s easy! To enter, take a screenshot while listening to the podcast and share it on Instagram. Tag @Myrrhanda, @StephanieMitton and three friends. For a bonus entry (or if you don't use Instagram), go to www.womendontdothat.com and log in to comment on your fav blog post. Go ahead and do it now until Friday, July 12, 2019! We will announce the winner in the next reflection show July 24, 2019. *Prizes are shipped in Canada and the United States.

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In this reflection show, WDDT hosts Stephanie and Myrrhanda highlight audience feedback and discuss important themes from their conversations with badass business owner and mother Jessica Janzen Olstand and mother, lawyer and entrepreneur Sara Forte. Hear highlights from our girls trip when Myrrhanda visited Ontario AND learn how to enter our inaugural contest!! Plus hear an update on the WDDT podcast format.

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Stuff we mention in this episode:

• Check out Myrrhanda’s article, Lessons in resilience from a badass mother
  https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/lessons-in-resilience-from-a-badass-mother
• Check out Stephanie’s article, My struggle to embrace being an ambitious women: https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/my-struggle-to-embrace-being-an-ambitious-woman
• Past interview with Megz Reynolds:
  https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast/episode/c14c27b8/finding-courage-to-make-bold-moves-with-megz-reynolds
• Past interview with Alida Steele: https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcast/episode/bf7e84f7/finding-your-inner-strength-with-fitness-ceo-alida-steele-part-1
• Check out Stephanie’s article, How to feel good about saying no: https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/how-to-feel-good-about-saying-no
• Listen to the No Second Chances podcast here: nosecondchances.ca/
• Listen to Caroline Riseboro’s TEDxDonMills talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRCioDtwpRc
• Nava Silton, PhD, shares how the practice of women going on vacation without their kids can bolster a mom's relationship with her partner. Accessed here: https://www.parents.com/parenting/moms/healthy-mom/why-you-should-book-a-momcation-in-2019/

Event:
Mama bears child loss retreat - October 7-11, 2019 Pinewood Lodge, Whiteshell, Manitoba. This retreat is designed around late miscarriage, stillbirth and early age loss (2 & under). That being said, if you feel you would benefit from joining us, you are most welcome. www.mamabearsretreat.ca Myrrhanda from WDDT will be a featured speaker.

Contest information:
Enter to win a Calm Oil and tea from Steeped Tea and your own copy of Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis (the book Steeped Tea founder and president, Tonia Jahshan recommends in her upcoming WDDT interview). It’s easy! To enter, take a screenshot while you’re listening to the podcast and share it on Instagram. Tell us why you love it and tag @Myrrhanda, @StephanieMitton and three friends. For a bonus entry (or if you don't use Instagram), comment on your fav blog post. Go ahead and do it now until Friday, July 12, 2019! We will announce the winner in the next reflection show July 24, 2019. *Prizes are shipped in Canada and the United States. Thank you to Steeped Tea for your generous donation!

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This week's change-maker is Jessica Janzen Olstad, a Calgary based business owner who in November of 2016, watched her six-month-old son Lewiston pass away from SMA, a rare genetic disease. Jess is someone who has inspired me on my own journey with infant loss. She owns her story and has chosen to use it for good in all kinds of meaningful ways including creating the Love For Lewiston Foundation. As I wrote in this week’s blogpost (www.womendontdothat.com/blog), Jess is a badass mother with wisdom to share on choosing joy and resilience. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as we did.

Foundation:

@jsjanzen

Read my post on this conversation: Lessons on resilience from a badass mother, here: https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/lessons-in-resilience-from-a-badass-mother

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Produced by Myrrhanda Novak

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In this episode, Stephanie speaks with mother, lawyer and entrepreneur Sara Forte about navigating ambition, entrepreneurship and #metoo. Solving work-related legal problems is her expertise, and she shares her expertise on what is sexual harassment, what we can do about it as mangers, victims and bystanders. After 12 years of working for leading firms in Vancouver, in November 2016, Sara took the leap to open her own law firm near her home, in Surrey, where she balances, work, family life and community contribution!

Sara’s LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/sara-forte-9a897438

Forte Law: https://fortelaw.ca/

Blog recommendation: https://www.taramohr.com/blog/

Book recommendation: Animal, Vegetable and Miracle, Barbara Kingsolver AND Praise of Slow, Karl Honore

Check out Stephanie’s article on her struggle to embrace being an ambitious woman: https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog

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In this reflection show, WDDT hosts Stephanie and Myrrhanda highlight audience feedback and discuss important themes from their conversation with podcaster, author and self-care coach Gracy Obuchowicz and wife, mother, CEO and fitness coach Alida Steele. Hear our conversation about selfcare, putting yourself first, and how Myrrhanda’s mental health practices have helped her heal from tragedy.

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Check out Myrrhanda’s article, The revolutionary idea of women putting ourselves first: https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/the-revolutionary-idea-of-women-putting-ourselves-first

Check out Myrrhanda’s article, Marie Kondo your mind: simple steps to improve mental health: https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/how-to-marie-kondo-your-mind

Check out Stephanie’s article, Why a healthy, happy life starts on the inside: https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/why-a-healthy-happy-life-starts-on-the-inside

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This week’s guest is Washington, DC-based group facilitator, retreat leader and self-care coach, Gracy Obuchowicz. She provides practical and insightful advice to help women find a deeper work/life balance and live their way into real purpose with strength and ease. Gracy is warm and wise, and shares with us how practicing meaningful self-care can truly help us transform our lives and the world around us.

Stuff we mention in this episode:

• Website with bio and book promo: http://www.selfcarewithgracy.com
• Book: https://thickpress.com/?productId=384

Social media:

• https://www.instagram.com/gracedplace/
• https://www.pinterest.ca/gobuchowicz/

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Check out Myrrhanda’s article on putting yourself first here: https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/the-revolutionary-idea-of-women-putting-ourselves-first

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Alida Steele is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and fitness coach. In our two part interview, Alida shares her personal story of learning to own who she is, overcoming addiction, becoming a CEO, and what it takes to get started and stay on track with fitness. She is full of wisdom and inspiration. We can’t wait for you to hear it!

Stuff we mention in this episode:

Social media:

• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/alida.steele
• Instagram @alidasteele https://www.instagram.com/alidasteele/
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZ_CVNW-x2hqSbS44coAhA
• Email [email protected]

Book recommendation:

• Brene Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You're Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are
  https://www.amazon.ca/Gifts-Imperfection-Think-Supposed-Embrace/dp/159285849X/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=74629409467616&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=the+gift+of+imperfection&qid=1557452026&s=gateway&sr=8-1
• Gary John Bishop, Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and into Your Life
  https://www.amazon.ca/Unfu-Yourself-Your-Head-into/dp/0062803832/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=unfuck+yourself&qid=1557452140&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Podcast recommendation:

• The Joy Junkie found here https://thejoyjunkie.com/thepodcast/.

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Check out the Stephanie's article on Why a healthy, happy life starts on the inside here https://www.womendontdothat.com/blog/why-a-healthy-happy-life-starts-on-the-inside.

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Produced by Laura McGuire

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