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Episode 96: Unchartered Territory With Michelle Hooey
Michelle Hooey spent 18 years in corporate leadership. Then, she reached burnout and faced life’s toughest challenges: multiple pregnancy losses and welcoming her daughter, Goldie, who was born in 2023 with complex medical needs. That experience reshaped her world and led her to a deep spiritual journey. She became a certified Quantum Coach, now helping others shift from stuck to thriving, just as she did. Today, Michelle is committed to creating a purpose-driven life, both for herself and her family, and guiding others to do the same.
In this episode, we ‘get into it’ with Michelle about:
-Burnout
-Pregnancy loss
-The birth of her daughter Goldie
-The lessons she’s learned when life felt out of control
-Her coaching business
-The beauty in life’s lessons
-Grief, sadness, relationships, and loss.
Follow Michelle on Instagram or visit her website where you can get 20% her Future Me Program and the Big Shift program using the code: LETSNOTSUGARCOATIT.
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**TRIGGER WARNING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Jessalyn grew up very alone and experienced many forms of trauma. She spent most of her life feeling ashamed and burying everything she had experienced and was feeling.
Through therapy, she started to process 3 decades of pain and trauma, from physical, mental, and emotional abuse, to time spent in Foster care and women’s shelters. She realized that there was one major experience She had been hiding from since the age of 10. She was a victim of the Child Sexual abuse/ Child porn case from Willow River BC in 1998.
After decades of being silenced she knew she wanted to share it with the world to give hope to anyone who is suffering from the effects of trauma and prove that no matter where you came from or what your story is, there can be beauty on the other side of pain.
In this episode we get into it about:
-Jessalyn’s story and the Willow River Case
-Trauma
-Forgiveness
-Processing trauma decades after it happened
-Letting go of the pain we’ve been carrying and holding onto
-Healing energetically
Follow Jessalyn on Instagram and listen to her podcast.
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Mindy Crawford is a certified Human Design coach and former digital marketing lead for Jillian Harris, where she played a key role in driving success for seven unforgettable years. Now in an exciting new chapter, Mindy balances the joys of motherhood with her passion for Human Design and self-discovery.
Amy Hamilton is the founder and creative director of The High-End Hippie, a non-toxic hair care company rooted in community, wellness, and sustainability. She is also a mentor and a Gene Keys specialist.
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Mindy and Amy about:
Human design Gene Keys Alex and Bella’s human design & gene keys and how they work together Shadow parts and, Using human design as a blueprint for your soul purposeFollow Mindy on her website or Instagram and Amy on her website or Instagram.
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Leah is a jewelry designer, business owner, and podcast host.
From living on an isolated lighthouse island as a child, to dropping out of high school and working entry-level jobs for over a decade, to accidentally becoming an entrepreneur: her story is far from glamorous. Leah launched her jewellery brand Leah Yard Designs in 2013. She constantly felt like an imposter in an industry that values prestige and glamour. Because of this, she now proudly shares her story on the Voted Least Likely Podcast. Her mission is to demystify what it takes to be successful and push past our own limiting
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Leah about:
Living off-grid as a childHer work ethicGoing from high school dropout to thriving entrepreneurValues and how they guide usTrusting our intuition Redefining what it means to be successful, and so much more!Follow Leah on her business or personal website or on her business or personal IG.
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Meaghan is an economist turned Numerologist who is the secret weapon for those who want to align energy with strategy to amplify their natural state of abundance. Her unique approach to business and money integrates Numerology … to heighten intuition and success in life and business.
Meaghan is also the mama to 3 wild children, and she would rather be floating on her paddle board or sitting around a campfire while they run free. Home is Kelowna, BC, but her true home is anywhere there are trees and a lake.
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Meaghan about:
The power of numerology Money Our unique numeric codes Using numerology to guide business Numerology around names, birthdays and more!Follow Meaghan on Instagram.
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Breanne is a life coach who passionately advocates for boundaries as an act of self-love and an essential aspect of personal growth and healthy relationships. Through workshops, coaching sessions and written content, she empowers others to reclaim their autonomy and prioritize their needs. At the heart of her approach lies the belief that setting boundaries is not about building walls, but rather creating spaces where authentic connections and mutual respect can flourish.
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Breanne about:
People pleasing Boundaries NarcissismNarcissistic traitsIt got a little spicy! Follow Breanne on IG
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Marina is Seasoned coach, thought leader and author with over 20 years of experience, known for unraveling the complexities of personal and professional relationships with a refreshing touch of light-heartedness and straight-talking simplicity.
Born on Valentine’s Day, she has always been connected to creating love. Marina is the author of ‘Men Need Love TOO’, a guide to love women better and the founder of the Lazaris method: intense subconscious reprogramming!
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Marina about:
LoveRelationships Marriage The Law of attraction The energy of the universe and more. Gratitude Self-love and more.Visit Marina on her website or on IG.
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Ashley was born and raised in Victoria, BC before spending her highschool years in Kelowna. After graduation, Ashley pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. As an entrepreneur at heart, Ashley later founded two micro-businesses; one in tech and one in baby goods manufacturing before launching her widely successful, award-winning animation studio, Yeti Farm Creative.
As a prominent figure in Kelowna’s tech industry, Ashley is well-known for her dedication to job creation, economic diversification, supporting women in tech and entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and expanding post-secondary education, particularly in the Okanagan region.
Ashley is a champion and innovator of new ideas to reduce bureaucratic red tape, enhance business support, and promote economic diversification while bridging gaps between sectors. Ashley finds joy in connecting individuals across industries, facilitating collaborations and linkages among industry, technology and innovation. Additionally, Ashley’s contributions to the educational development Advisory Boards of both the Okanagan College and the Center for Arts and Technology Okanagan have shaped world-class programs, resulting in hundreds of graduates with relevant and contemporary diplomas.
Ashley's extensive experience in directly affecting policy change and advancing prosperity for the region is unmatched as she represents her constituents in the B.C. Legislature. Ashley works tirelessly pursuing her passion to serve with dedication and relentless passion, always keeping her door open to listen to stories and ideas. Ashley envisions a future with swift implementation of necessary changes to address the community's and province's most pressing needs.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Ashley enjoys the offerings of the Okanagan lifestyle with her husband and two children. She is also an active contributor to community organizations such as the Big White Ski Club, 100 Women Who Care, OKGN WMAN, Empower Women Canada, and The Women's Enterprise Center. Ashley has served as a mentor for many businesses and continues to keep her finger on the pulse in the community.
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Ashley about:
PoliticsRunning as an independent Government policies Entrepreneurship Taxes on businesses What to look for in candidates The upcoming election Why it’s important to look at all parties Who’s paying for it allAnd more!Follow Ashley on her website or on her IG.
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Jay is a world renowned 2 time TEDx USA public speaker, trainer, coach, author and behavioral scientist, and the CEO & CO Founder of Behavioral Elements.Jay has established himself as a premier expert in behavior and as a culture change speaker. His TEDx talk on difficult people quickly reached 4 million views, opening opportunities to work with Fortune 100 companies, professional athletes, governments, nonprofits, and international organizations alike. He has given keynotes and workshops in more than 30 countries across 4 continents, transforming perspectives and behaviors globally. He is a Forbes Business contributor, award-winning trainer, and accomplished organizational change-maker.
Francesca Amante is a public speaker, resilience coach, author, podcast host, real estate project developer, and CEO and founder of Amante Company and Amante Talks Conferences. She is a certified behavioral elements guide and the 2024 National Vice President of JCI Canada, serving as the National Legal Council. Recently, she published her children’s book, 'After Loss Came You; serving as a tool for families navigating life after loss. Despite being only 30 years old, Francesca is an old soul with a deep commitment to leaving the world better than she found it. Her new upcoming book, 'Lead with Grit', promises to inspire a significant shift in leadership strategies. It will guide CEOs, leaders, as well as large & small-scale teams toward fostering resilience and cultivating a business culture that aligns with their values—one that they can sustain, rather than one they grow to resent. Francesca believes that true leadership begins with grit, and this book will be a vital resource for those committed to leading with both strength and empathy.
In this episode we get into it about:
-Behavioral elements
-Personalities
-Organizational culture
-Leadership skills and more.
Learn more about Behavioral Elements here.
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Jenna Herbert is the founder of the Make It show which is one of Canada’s largest craft fairs, and also Conscious Lab, a space in Vancouver designed to connect and elevate entrepreneurs. She’s very passionate about helping creatives reach our potential and in 2018 published her first book called Make It Happen. Jenna lives in Vancouver with her partner Orson and their two young children Arlo and Nova.
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Jenna about:
Tapping into your intuition and following your dreamsWhat success means to individual peopleHow things have changed since having children Aligning with what is important to you todayTapping into the universe and higher vibrationsManaging bigger teamsLearn more about Jenna on her Instagram or Read her book Make it Happen.
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Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn is a Naturopathic Doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Educator and co-founder/owner of Okanagan Women’s Clinic in Kelowna BC. With a clinical focus on women’s hormone health, she helps women with their concerns from PMS, PCOS and endometriosis through to fertility and perinatal support to perimenopause and menopause.
She works hard to provide realistic, comprehensive and evidence-based care for her patients where they feel listened to and respected. She believes that through education healthcare providers can play an important role in supporting and empowering patients to achieve their health goals
In her spare time, Brittany loves to spend time outdoors exploring with her young family. She can usually be found with a coffee in hand and too-many books on the go at once.
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Brittany about:
PCOSOzempic The pillPerimenopause Hair loss and more!Follow Brittany on IG.
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Karin Bohn is an interior designer, Netflix host and YouTuber.
Karin is the founder and creative director of the award-winning House of Bohn design studio, based in Vancouver BC. She established the interior design firm in 2009, and since has made her mark in many industries including luxury residential, multi-family, restaurants, and retail.
Dedicated to advancing her craft, Karin believes in invoking the unique soul of every project. Each space is designed with intention and her distinct aesthetic that is eclectic, bold, visually exciting, and timeless, has become the trademark stamp behind House of Bohn’s work.
Her work has garnered awards, media coverage and global recognition, enabling her to expand her talented team, service local and international clients.
Karin stars on Netflix’s Restaurants on the Edge which features her global hospitality work, as she travels with a team of experts to provide design, marketing, and culinary consultation to establishments in need of assistance in some of the most beautiful locations around the world.
With her continuously growing YouTube channel, Karin offers behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process, collaborative partnerships, and life as an entrepreneur, exemplifying the kind of camaraderie, transparency and connection with her community that she holds dear.
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Karin about:
Interior design The growing pains of a new business Intuition in business Shedding stories to get to your authenticity Social media before and after Karin’s social detoxBeing on a Netflix series and the personal and professional decisions she had to make Taking control of business Letting go of the drive for material things Soul contractsLearn more about Karin on her website or on Instagram.
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Mark Grabill, Brokerage Owner and Certified Divorce Analyst has been working in the insurance industry for over twelve years with offices across Canada. He has serviced, coached, and educated individuals with their finances in all stages of their life. Having worked through the divorce experience personally he is aware of the heightened needs during this process.
Alex Miklas, born in Poland, immigrated to Edmonton at the age of 12. He has two kids with his beautiful wife ages 9 and 13. Alex has been a project manager for over 13 years at the university of Alberta and two years ago got licensed in Alberta and Bc as financial advisor. He is very passionate about helping families with their financial needs focusing on debt management, retirement, asset protection and estate planning.
In this episode, we ‘get into it’ with Mark and Alex about:
-Taking the emotion out of finances
-Wills
-Planning for the future
-The importance of life insurance and more.
Learn more about Mark and Alex and their business, Success by Design here.
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Arlene Panganiban is the most recent owner of the popular brand Vancouver Mom. In this episode we get into it with Arlene about:
-Taking over the Vancouver Mom brand
-Filling big shoes
-Her vision for the future
-Entrepreneurship and
-Carving her identity in an established brand.
Follow more about Arlene at Vancouver Mom or on Instagram.
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Christine Coughlin was a stay-at-home mom for a decade, who felt lost and unfulfilled. In 2019 she began sharing her “dirty little secrets’ on Instagram as a way to rediscover herself and connect with the outside world.
In 2020 she was nominated as a Vancouver Mom Top 30 blogger, and in 2021 she officially launched her blog, The-Inbetween.ca
Even though her closest circle didn't quite get the whole "digital world" thing, Christine didn't give up!
The process of rediscovering herself and her passions led her to a fantastic group of creative entrepreneurs who, just like her, believed in the magic of online connections.
And that's how YVR Creatives came to be!
YVR Creatives is an inclusive and warm community that creates empowering events for female entrepreneurs to learn, grow and connect.
YVR Creatives offers monthly co-working sessions where you can bounce ideas off other brilliant women. Inspiring in-person workshops that fuel your creative fire. Fun-filled social events and productive content creation days!
Christine is passionate about female empowerment and encourages women to follow their curiosity and start before they are ready because action brings clarity!
In this episode we ‘get into it’ about:
-Motherhood and expectations
-The pressure to be a working mom or a stay at home mom
-Building a business
-Finding your passion and more!
Follow Christine on her personal Instagram or on YVR Creatives
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Sunney is a community-focused Event Specialist with experience in sales, fundraising, and production. She moved to Kelowna in 2017 to complete a Diploma in Events and Promotions Management and has been growing her career and life here ever since.
In addition to completing contracts throughout the Okanagan Sunney consistently delivers results in unique destinations such as Dubai. Whether it be leading a volunteer team, generating sponsorship relationships, calling the show, or designing the floorplans, she always shows up with a positive attitude and time for a glass of wine at the end of the day with the amazing teams it takes to pull off high-level events.
Driven by a deep commitment to our community, Sunney recently joined Mamas for Mamas as the Community Engagement Manager, leading campaigns and events including the highly anticipated annual Gala at the Delta Grand Okanagan."
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Sunney about,
-Her passion for events
-Mamas for Mamas programs
-Invisible Homelessness
-Finding your passion
-Career shifts and more!
Follow Sunney over at Mamas for Mamas or on her personal IG.
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Let’s talk about debt with Lisa Michaud.
Lisa has been an active real estate investor for over 12 years. With experience investing in 3 different provinces, she has been involved in everything from house hacking to short-term rentals, rent-to-own, self-storage, and now focuses on multifamily residential properties.
Lisa is all about holistic, whole-life success, and a big part of her “why” is her belief that generating wealth and cultivating purpose play a role in happiness and wellness, and that it is an opportunity everyone deserves.
Lisa lives in beautiful Vancouver, BC with Troy and their 6 year old daughter Sonoma. In her spare time, Lisa loves traveling, wine-touring, going to Lagree classes, talking about real estate and chasing her daughter around the seawall and city.
In this episode we get ‘into it’ with Lisa about:
Her journey from over 30K of unsecured debt to millions. What it means to be rich Having things vs. creating wealth What it means to have good debt vs. bad debt, Paying off debt and more!Follow Lisa on Instagram or visit her website.
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Kelsey is a professional speaker, mindset-embodiment coach, yoga instructor & facilitator. She is leading our local & global communities to enhance their quality of life by remembering their frequency of authenticity, their ability to un-limit themselves & design a life they love living.
Being a generator & intuitive Kelsey empowers you to accelerate your personal growth by guiding you to make your belief faster than your doubt & pursue experiences that amplify what you are truly capable of. She has been practicing mindset work for nearly 20 years, teaching yoga for 12 & is elevating our communities by living in loving devotion for the betterment of all our peoples & planet.
In this episode, we ‘get into it’ with Kelsey about:
-Speaking your truth
-Remembering our authentic nature,
-Connecting with our truth, and
-Taking action to walk our authentic way.
Learn more about Kelsey on her Instagram account.
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Speakman is an innovative producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist pushing the boundaries of technology and creative storytelling via Film, Tv, Live Broadcasting and video. He founded www.KNEKT.tv as the socially conscious streaming platform on Apple TV, Roku and mobile apps connecting content to audiences across the far reaches of the globe, making it "Cool To Care".
His recent acknowledgments include the 2024 Impact Award for Socially Conscious Media from the Los Angeles Tribune, the 2022 Anthem Award for the Shift Mental Health Rally produced by KNEKT®tv & Kent Speakman, and certificates of appreciation from the United Nations Association for work in bringing awareness to the Refugees and Migration issues.
In this episode we get into it with Speakman about:
-Moving to LA
-Following your passion
-Reality TV
-KNEK TV, and
-All things entertainment.
Learn more about KNEKT TV on their website or Instagram page and follow Kent on Instagram
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Karen has over 25 years' experience in the financial industry and holds her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation. She has been recognized by IG as a strong leader and has worked as both a Division Director and Regional Director. In 2019, she stepped down to join her daughter, Kayla, in running their financial practice. In the same year Karen won Kelowna's Top 40 over 40. Karen is also a dedicated and active philanthropist. In 2021, she was recognized by IG for her community service with the Herb Caregie award. She is currently serving on the board of Kelowna Seniors Outreach Society.
Kayla is an industry advocate, has a bachelor's degree in Finance and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®. She was named the youngest CFP professional in IG across Canada at the time of reception. Kayla is a huge supporter of title protection for Financial Advisors, and she is the Advocacy director for Advocis locally. She also is an active Rotarian in Lake Country. She was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 and Philanthropist of the Year 2019. In 2020 she was named Kelowna's Top 40 under 40.
In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Karen and Kayla about:
Financial planningCredit card debt Politics and more!Visit Karen and Kayla’s website or follow them on Instagram.
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