WE Nation Podcast

We are finally catching up with Tamara Lockwood, the guest on Episode 10 of WE Nation podcast. When we chatted last November, Tamara was getting ready to embark on lifelong dream- to travel for six month around the world. And to put the six months of non-stop travelling into perspectives, here are Tamara's travel stats: 10 countries, 3 continents, 81 hotels, 1 camper van, 55 busses, 16 flights, 18 boats, 23 taxis, 18 hikes, 6 motorbikes, 3 rental cars, 2 trains, 22 tuk tuks, countless local busses...We also talk about the importance of being who you are and putting yourself out there to attract the right clients, what makes you stand out and how to give an exceptional client experience. 

After experiencing a tragic loss of her close friend to cancer, Chantelle decided to start living by stepping beyond the fear. In this Episode she guides us through crafting your own unique story that connects you to your listeners or readers, building the courage to shine on stage and in life.  

After couple years of running her business, Michelle found herself dreading work, she lost drive and her passion. It was time be honest with herself and reevaluate. Michelle made brave decision to continue her business by starting over again, only this time focusing on what mattered to her the most, her values and how she wanted to present herself to the world.

What started as self-help project for Amanda to write authentically about money in 2009, grew to over million subscribers nationwide. Daily Worth is an online financial, career and business hub. Filled with valuable advice, resources and support for career driven women and entrepreneurs. 

We dive deep into discussion on entrepreneurial mindset and what key shift needs to occur to start growing and making profit in small business. Tara also shares pricing and value strategies, breaking it down into two main components: Numbers and Story and what profit in business actually means. 

My guest Sonja spent most of her life chasing perfection. Working hard and excelling at things, wanting other people to love and approve of her. Because she thought it was making her worthy. Then she realized that her worthiness was an inside job. 

When Gillian traveled small island off Thailand main land, she didn't expect to find her future business endeavour. After watching local jewelry maker in the creative process, she became obsessed with jewelry making. 

After in depth interview on Self-Care in Episode 039 with Vanessa, I wanted to continue our conversation on Spirituality, to understand it and to become more self aware, using suggested practices to nurture my inner child. If you curious about Spirituality, this easy to listen light hearted episode is for you.  At the end, Vanessa and I talk about our favourite NFL team, cause why not? After all, that's what Canadian girls love to watch on Sundays. 

There are so many components to running a small business besides your passion and love for what you do. While working for insurance company, my guest Jennifer Wallace, noticed the lack of materials and resources available for small business owners on day-to-day operations and financial planning. So she decided to change that and started her consulting firm giving small business owners the opportunity to learn and plan for success.   

From the idea that was born out of frustration with the current funding model for female entrepreneurs to building a scalable business model, that has been duplicated around the world in just a year. That's what dreaming big is all about! 

In this Episode Jasmine looks back at her humble upbringing, how it influenced her life, her business and her path. She also shares lessons learned from failure, what she would have done differently, taming her fears, best investment she ever made and how to run a business of photography.  

Serene beauty Vanessa Kunderman, founder of Rogue Wood Supply, shamanic practitioner, writer and crystal collector. Submitted Photo 48 min to start making yorself a priority and doing things that make you happy Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Android “Do things that feel good for you.” — Vanessa Kunderman After leaving her high stress, high pace job in finances, Vanessa became pregnant, against all odds. She had to step back and assess the situation, adjust her life by shifting the mindset and making herself a priority.  “We always know what best for us.” — Vanessa Kunderman Through the years Vanessa had a very special relationship with crystals, was curious about spirituality and self-care. It was time for her to practice what she preached.  “We can’t be the best version of ourselves, if we are depleted.” — Vanessa Kunderman In this Episode Vanessa shares her unbelievable turbulent journey through cancer at the age of 16, corporate job in finances, unexpected pregnancy that led her to crystals, spirituality and becoming shamanic practitioner. Her advice on getting started is just open up and be aware.  “Always, always just focus on yourself, make yourself feel the best that you possibly can.” — Vanessa Kunderman Show Notes Website Rogue Wood Supply Instagram Facebook Page Pintrest Prairie Love Festival September 10+11, 2016

Journalist turned Business Fame Coach, girl with a dreamy English accent- Dina Behrman. Submitted photo 25 min to rock your PR work Subscribe in iTune Subscribe on Android “I wanted to do something where I could empower people to actually take the steps themselves to show people that they are experts.” — Dina Behrman If you want to get comfortable promoting your business in the media, this conversation with Dina will demystify how to and will give you an easy to follow steps to do so. In this Episode Dina shares tips on how to deal with comparison and fear, imposter syndrome and insists that if you just start and go for it, you will amaze yourself at what you can do. We also discuss why coming form the place of service, having something valuable to share that going to help people, is what you need to focus on. “PR is all about just being persistent and consistent.” — Dina Behrman Show Notes  Website Press Release Kit Facebook Page Twitter Books Dina mentioned: Ask and It Is Given The Big Leap Think and Grow Rich Leveraging the Universe  

Sweet Amanda Cowley- creative force behind Sweet Events in the heart of Niagara's Wine country. Photo credit Nina Farrauto. 60 min to get to know this beauty and get inspired by her story Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Android “To feel like you’re doing what you suppose to be doing is probably one of the most beautiful feelings in the world.” — Amanda Cowley When Amanda's son Jude was born she decided to take a year off for maternity leave. For some, being self employed creative, it could seem like a risky move, but for Amanda it felt natural and she would not have changed that experience for the world.  In this Episode Amanda takes us on discovery journey to finding her creative outlet, what being successful truly means to her personally, what makes Amanda proud, advice to her older self and why Batman theme wedding might not be such a good idea.  “I love Niagara, I love being from Niagara and I love representing it as much as I possibly can.” — Amanda Cowley   Show Notes Website Amanda Cowley Sweet Events "The Business Mama Series" Facebook Page Instagram Pinterest  Nataschia Wielink Photography

  Fearless Business Strategist and Podcast host Yasmine Khater. Submitted photo.   29 min to get inspired and become fearless entrepreneur. Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Android Are you afraid to dream bigger, raise your prices, don't know the true value you provide, hate selling... It all comes down to fear.  My guest Yasmine is fun fearless entrepreneur helping you with advice on overcoming those fears to rock your business and raise your bottom line. “Success comes from having smallest confidence.” — Yasmine Khater In this Episode Yasmine uncovers her top empire building secrets, gives advice on how to sell without sounding salesy, shares her I GROW model on dealing with fear, the importance on dreaming bigger and finding confidence in the value only you can provide to your  clients. Here is Yasmine's I GROW Model I - Identify your Fear G - Give Gratitude R - Roots of Fear O - Observe the action W - Working to find Support Show Notes  Website  Facebook Page Twitter Instagram Sales Success Podcast Yasmine's Plug and Play Sales Script 

  Designer and creator of successful Rhubarb Paper Company, girl with passion for stationary and helping others, witty and a bit dirty minded Anita Bezanson.  Submitted image 45 min to get creative with the dirty mind Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Android “Everything that happens prior to success is a stepping stone to get there.” — Anita Bezanson This hip East Coast girl has a knack for creating greeting cards that might be breaking some etiquette rules, but appeal to many.  She wholeheartedly believes in community over competition, that sharing your knowledge and helping other small businesses succeed is only going to benefit your business in a long run.  “I think more people are really realizing that their dreams can be a reality and going for the things that they want.” — Anita Bezanson In this Episode Anita take us on her personal entrepreneurial journey of success; from having no business plan, fuelled by passion and with the need to express herself to having her cheeky cards in 72 stores in just over a year.   “Few years ago I would’ve never thought that I would be doing this and that my business would be successful and that I would make money from something that I love so much. ” — Anita Bezanson Show Notes  Shop Anita's cheeky cards on Etsy RhubarbPaperCo Website Rhubarb Paper Company Facebook Page Instagram Twitter  My Home Apparel Collaboration

Creator of Toronto's first curated and customizable gift box service Present Day Gifts, fun gal Sophia Pierro. Submitted image 40 min to get inspired and turn your unique idea into business, before someone else does.  Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Android “Everything happens when it suppose to happen.” — Sophia Pierro While working in the film industry one of many Sophia's duties included sourcing out unique local gifts for different occasions. She continuously ran into the same problem- lack of gift services that showcased local artisans and makers. Fed up with the lack of available services, she decided to create her own Present Day Gifts.  “I need to do this, I’m gonna miss out. I need to get this going.” — Sophia Pierro In this Episode, Sophia takes us on the journey from her first entrepreneurial venture with her friend, hand painting and selling Christmas ornaments at the age of seven; to present day, as a creator of cohesive gift boxes and baskets filled with hand picked high quality artisans goods primarily from Toronto. Sofia shares her bootstrapping experience with building a business, what she would do differently, what drives her and makes her proud, business advice to budding women entrepreneurs.  She also offers suggestions on how and what to get that hard-to-know-what-to-get person in your life, her favourite box, explains who the heck friendors are, how she outsources and exciting things yet to come for her business.  “Giving a gift is supposed to be something that’s heartfelt and meaningful.” — Sophia Pierro Show Notes Website PresentDayGifts.ca Facebook Page Instagram PresentDayGifts Twitter PresentDayGift Pintrest PresentDayGifts  

  Ignited Woman Irene Fehr, is a desire and sexuality coach. 35 min to recognize and start fulfilling your desires Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Android “We start discounting what we really want and taking on what we should want.” — Irene Fehr Previous guest of the podcast, incredible Sahar Paz, introduced me to Irene and connection was instant.  Irene is a genuine, lighthearted and passionate pleasure coach. She is on the mission to change conversations around sex and how women ask, receive and enjoy it.  “Start with your body, that’s where desire lives and that’s where we feel it.” — Irene Fehr In this Episode Irene takes us on the journey of discovering your desires, reclaiming your body, reconnecting to your feelings and sensations.  Irene's powerful mini master class: How to Know What You Want; could be viewed here.  Show notes  Website Irene Fehr Facebook Page Ignited Woman Twitter  Youtube coaching videos Huffington Post article

Gorgeous cofounders and co-owners of award winning Kelly's Bake Shoppe and Lettuce Love Cafe, Kelly Childs and Erinn Weatherbie. Photo by Alyssa Wodabek 49 min to get inspired to eat good, feel good and do good in the world Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Android “We really really want to change the world. We really care. We really care about people. We care about the health of the planet. We care about animals.” — Kelly Childs With Mother's Day approaching and May being National Celiac Awareness Month, we could not be more happier to interview dynamic mother daughter duo behind gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan Kelly's Bake Shoppe and Lettuce Love Cafe.  In this Episode fabulous Kelly and Erinn share their journey to healthy lifestyle that started in 2008 after they visited Farm Sanctuary for rescued factory animals. “We just teach people that plant base food can taste really delicious.” — Kelly Childs We also talk about their food, life and business philosophy, their unique mother daughter bond, biggest life and business lessons, ideas on branding and what goes behind the scenes at the bakery and cafe. Can you guess how many cupcakes are baked weekly at Kelly's Bake Shoppe? Listen to the episode to find out. “People say that they can taste the love in our food from restaurant as well as bake shop too.” — Erinn Weatherbie Show Notes Kelly's Bake Shoppe Lettuce Love Cafe Facebook Page Instagram  Kelly's and Erinn's decadent Made with Love cookbook  Photographer Alyssa Wodabek Farm Sanctuary- Gene Baur

  Certified Financial Planner, speaker, author and founder of Workable Wealth Mary Beth Storjohann. Submitted photo.  25 min to get you head in the game of finances  Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Android “You have to be proactive when it comes to your finances. ” — Mary Beth Storjohann It is a common knowledge that we will opt out to have a root canal done, rather than talk about money and finances.  Surrounded by guilt, anxiety and shame we avoid talking about money at any cost. “You have to be willing to change and want to take control of the situation. ” — Mary Beth Storjohann In this Episode Mary Beth suggests setting clear and specific financial goals that align with your values and true priorities.  We also talk about common mistakes women entrepreneurs make and how to correct them to clear the path to financial freedom. “You can control your money, instead of it controlling you. ” — Mary Beth Storjohann Show Notes Website Workable Wealth Mary Beth Book Work Your Wealth: 9 Steps to Making Smarter Choices with your Money Facebook Group Workable Wealth Instagram  Twitter