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The X Podcast
Monetizing Your Skool is Easy Once You Learn THIS (#7 will surprise you)
I invite you to join my community here đđź https://www.skool.com/aligned-af-comm...Check out my free communities here đđź https://www.skool.com/aligned-af-camp and https://www.skool.com/ai-driven-busin...Most people think thereâs only one way to make money on Skool.Start a paid community.Charge a monthly fee.Hope people donât cancel.Thatâs wrong.There are actually 9 different ways to monetize a Skool community â and most creators miss at least half of them.In this video, I break down the only 9 monetization paths that actually work on Skool, how they funnel into each other, and which ones make...
2026-01-30
13 min
ill communication: copywriting tips & sales strategies for small businesses
Using Skool to streamline business, build community, generate leads and scale revenue with Brenda Rigney
In this episode, I'm trying something totally new - my first real-time interview! I sit down with Brenda Rigney, a fellow Gen X entrepreneur who's cracked the code on using the platform Skool to generate leads, build community, and create remarkable revenue streams.Brenda spent 27 years climbing the corporate ladder with multimillion-dollar brands before making her midlife pivot to entrepreneurship. Now she's helping other seasoned women business owners transition from hustle culture to sustainable, aligned businesses that actually make money.We dive deep into why she chose Skool over traditional platforms, how she's running innovative...
2025-11-26
42 min
The X Podcast
Stop Hustling for Leads â Why Your Next Summit or Bundle Belongs on Skool
Hey friends, itâs Brenda here đ â welcome back to The X Podcast!If youâre a midlife woman entrepreneur whoâs tired of hustling for leads, juggling too many tech tools, or talking to a passive audience that never converts, this episode is for you.Iâm pulling back the curtain on my AI-Driven Business Summit â how we brought in 4,400 attendees, 9,000 page views, and a 54% conversion rate â and why Iâll never host a summit or bundle off Skool again.In this episode, I share what truly worked, what didnât, and why Skoolâs all-in-one co...
2025-11-11
07 min
The X Podcast
Evolve or Fade: Why Adaptable Coaches Are Leading the Next Wave
The coaching world is changing fast.The ones whoâll win arenât the earliest adopters â theyâre the ones who stay curious enough to evolve.In this episode, Iâll show you how adaptability â not algorithms â is your real edge in 2026.The coaching landscape is evolving â fast. The loudest voices wonât win this next chapter⌠the most adaptable ones will.I recently joined Ellyn Schinke, burnout coach and host of the Burnout-Proof Podcast, at her Systems Summit â and our conversation took a powerful turn.We started talking about how coaches and online business owners are feeling this massive shift â the se...
2025-10-27
26 min
The X Podcast
Your next 100 days could change everything
Weâre officially 100 days away from the end of 2025 â and in this episode, Iâm getting real about what that means for your business, your health, your wealth, and your energy.Iâll walk you through the 4 big focus areas Iâm prioritizing to finish the year strong â plus a few vulnerable lessons Iâve learned along the way. If youâve felt scattered or behind, this episode is your gentle (but firm!) nudge to refocus with intention and momentum.đ Grab your journal and circle diagram â weâre planning a powerful Q4 together.âąď¸ Timestamps...
2025-09-23
15 min
Midlife Freedom
Life after corporate - creating more purpose and freedom with Brenda Rigney
In this episode, we talk about how to reinvent yourself after divorce in midlife, especially if youâve spent years following expectations that no longer feel true to you. Brenda Rigney shares her journey of leaving a corporate career for more freedom and purpose, and the powerful lessons she learned along the way. The links mentioned are: 1. Brenda's Aligned AF community 2. Midlife Freedom ClubThis conversation is full of inspiration for any midlife women want to find happiness and success on their own terms, proving that itâs never too late to create a life that...
2025-08-21
41 min
Embrace Your Value
Midlife Reinvention: From Corporate Exec to AlignedâŻAF Business Coach ft. Brenda Rigney
Join Jen and Brenda Rigney on Embrace Your Value as they explore the powerful midlife pivot that changes everything.Who this episode is for Midlife women whoâve climbed the corporate ladder and are ready to ask, âWhatâs next?â Whether youâre in your 40s, 50s, or beyond.Breaking free from burnout and misalignment Brenda spent 27 years scaling multimillion-dollar brands, then faced an earth-shaking divorce that forced her to reset her health, mindset, boundaries, and life vision YouTube+9Brenda Rigney Coaching+9Magalionajourney+9Apple Podcasts.Pivotal moment of change She took a full gap yearâl...
2025-07-16
37 min
The X Podcast
How to Make a Bold Career Pivot
Tired of staying in a job that drains you? In this episode, I chat with Brittany Cates, founder of Shift Your Day Job, about leaving behind a career in education and finding freedom in a whole new field.We talk mindset, transitions, and how to stop waiting for permission to make a change.âą TIMESTAMPS:00:48 â Brittanyâs backstory: teacher to designer02:57 â Why she left education (twice!)05:40 â Navigating fear + self-doubt in transitions10:48 â Do you really need another degree?14:40 â Entrepreneurship as an option18:11 â What a growth mindset actually looks like22:33 â The best + worst advice she receivedFou...
2025-05-15
28 min
Career Change for Women | Career Coaching, Career Path
The Secret to Thriving Through a Midlife Career Transition with Brenda Rigney
In this episode of Career Change for Women (formerly titled Shift Your Day Job podcast), Brittany sits down with midlife women's business coach Brenda Rigney to talk about entrepreneurship, personal growth, and embracing change. Brenda shares her journey from a 15-year corporate career at The Gap to becoming a successful entrepreneur, fueled by a life-changing divorce and a desire for more freedom.She dives into the challenges midlife women face when starting businesses, from navigating perimenopause to overcoming corporate conditioning. Brenda emphasizes the power of community, authenticity, and taking actionârather than waiting for permission or perfection. Sh...
2025-05-01
39 min
Your Magical Midlife
E69: Brenda Rigney wants you to be Aligned AF
Brenda Rigney went from being the COO of an $80 million business to starting a company of one. For 27 years, she led sales, marketing, tech, HR, and operations teams for brands like Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Earls Restaurants, and Nurse Next Door, and was integral in scaling businesses at every level from every angle.She still draws from a lot of that experience today, but with midlife women entrepreneurs and without the hustle-culture flavor.In her community Aligned AF, she shares her expertise on developing the brass tacks of building your business, including what not t...
2025-04-10
46 min
The X Podcast
Growing Your Email List Through Online Collaborations, Bundles & Summits (and what mistakes not to make)
This week on the podcast, Iâm joined by Kylie Kelly, a visibility & email marketing strategist who helps female entrepreneurs build and monetize their email lists with ease. đŻSheâs spilling the secrets on online collaborations, bundles, and summitsâplus the biggest mistakes to avoid so you donât lose subscribers.⨠In this episode, you'll learn:â Why intentional email list growth beats chasing social media algorithmsâ How to attract your ideal clients with feel-good collaborationsâ Simple strategies to keep subscribers engaged (instead of hitting âunsubscribeâ)Download the freebie that Kylie has...
2025-04-03
32 min
WORTHY and ABUNDANT: A Podcast on Self-Worth, Abundance, and Personal Growth
From Corporate Leader to Business Coach: Brenda Rigneyâs Midlife Reinvention
Send us a textMeet Brenda Rigney! According to Brenda, "Midlife women are the best leaders on the planet". Hear why in this inspiring episode with former corporate leader turned business coach Brenda Rigney!Brenda believes if youâve ever climbed the corporate ladder, starting a business is the next natural step in your career.Brenda says that decades of pervasive hustle culture, casual workplace sexism, and a lack of mentorship doesn't exactly set women up to feel confident making the leap to entrepreneurship. It took Brenda 27 years...
2025-03-31
57 min
Unlock Your Vitality with Magalionajourney
091. Leaving Corporate to Build Your Dream Business with Brenda Rigney
In this episode of Unlock Your Vitality, weâre diving deep into the world of entrepreneurship with Brenda Rigney, a dream business coach who helps midlife women transition out of corporate life to build thriving businesses on their own terms. Brenda shares her journey from a successful career in corporate operationsâworking with brands like The Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navyâto launching her own business and ultimately creating a membership community for women entrepreneurs. She opens up about the challenges of leaving a secure job, overcoming societal pressures, and learning to redefine productivity and success.
2025-03-19
50 min
The Unforget Yourself Show
How to Become an Entrepreneur After 40 with Brenda Rigney
Brenda Rigney is a business coach who helps midlife women transition from corporate careers to launching and scaling their dream businesses while maintaining work-life harmony.Through her DIY and done-for-you programs, Brenda guides entrepreneurs to achieve consistent $10K+ months using her No-Call Sales Method and anti-burnout business strategies. Drawing from 27 years of experience scaling major brands like Gap and Banana Republic, she helps clients build sustainable businesses without the hustle-culture mentality.Brenda's own journey from COO of an $80 million business to successful entrepreneur while navigating divorce and single parenthood demonstrates the transformative power of midlife...
2025-03-07
30 min
The X Podcast
Radical Self-Love: A Guide to Unshakable Confidence
Today, we're thrilled to introduce our guest, Linda Brand, an empowerment coach and spiritual mindset coach who guides individuals on transformative journeys of self-discovery and personal growth.Linda is a certified Dream Builder Coach through the Brave Thinking Institute, specializing in helping women unlock their inner potential, cultivate deep self-love, and create meaningful life transformations.Her coaching philosophy focuses on empowering people to discover their authentic selves, build unshakable confidence, and create lives aligned with their true purpose.Linda and I explore three key topics: Linda's Personal Journey: We'll delve into...
2025-02-28
33 min
Live In Technicolor | Find Your Purpose & Activate Your Life
Corporate to Entrepreneurship with Brenda Rigney
Today weâre talking to business coach Brenda Rigney and her journey to helping women start their own businesses! You'll hear about balancing work, parenthood, transitioning from 9-5 to building your own biz, following someone else's career recipe and checklist, setting boundaries, being a leader, mother, getting clear on your own vision, values, your goals and responsibilities, feeling good about yourself, getting aligned in all areas of your life , burn out, questioning everything, what it really takes to self actualize, and so much more! Hereâs a quick snapshot of Brenda's story!âIt took me 27 years of develo...
2025-02-04
1h 13
Points Too Paradise
Ep 51 Breaking Free: Brenda Rigneyâs Journey to Entrepreneurship and Travel Freedom
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Brenda Rigney, a powerhouse entrepreneur who left her corporate career behind to create a business and life filled with freedom, purpose, and adventure. Brenda shares her journey of breaking free from the constraints of the 9-to-5 grind and stepping into entrepreneurship, where she now empowers women to take control of their futures.Brenda is the founder of the Aligned AF Community, a membership that helps women align their goals, passions, and priorities to build successful businesses without sacrificing their lives. We also discuss her exciting plans for the summer...
2025-01-21
27 min
The X Podcast
Iâve Got a Big, Juicy Goal for 2025 â And Youâre a Part of It
You know I'm all about the "real talk," right? So, here it is: Iâm setting a goal for 2025 thatâs got my stomach in knots. And guess what? Youâre smack dab in the middle of it. Why am I telling you this? Because every big leap I've taken, every crazy-successful (and let's be honest, some not-so-successful) experiment I've tried... You've been there with me. And this yearâs goal? It's the biggest yet. The Goal: To transform 1,000 midlife women, corporate drop outs and aspiring entrepreneurs from surviving to thriving through the Aligned AF Communit...
2025-01-02
08 min
Joy Found Here
Midlife Women Are Crushing Entrepreneurship: Brenda Rigney Shares the Secrets to Reinventing Your Career
Discover why midlife isnât the endâitâs the perfect time to rewrite the rules, unlock your potential, and build the business youâve always dreamed of.In today's episode, the impressive Brenda Rigney and I explore the transformative journey of embracing midlife, from redefining career paths to discovering personal fulfillment. Brenda is a midlife business coach, entrepreneur, and founder of the Aligned AF Community, dedicated to empowering women to transition from corporate careers to thriving entrepreneurship. With over three decades of leadership experience across industries, Brenda specializes in helping midlife women leverage their skills, passions...
2024-12-17
50 min
Epic Vision Zone with Jane Applegath
Finding Your Midlife Mojo - Brenda Rigney
What if finding your midlife mojo was the answer to igniting your legacy? What if walking away from your toxic corporate job became the most exciting chapter in your life? What if you could have a fulfilling career doing work you love? Discover What Sets You Apartđ Here's the 3-step formula to find your sweet spot: Skills & Talents: What are you naturally great at? Spreadsheets? Shooting hoops? Make that list! đŻ Beliefs & Passions: What do you stand for? What lights you up? These are the vibes people feel when you walk in the room. đ Life Expe...
2024-12-16
1h 01
The Authentic Creative: expanding our capacity to feel good
Creating an Aligned AF Business & Life with Brenda Rigney
Meet Brenda Rigney, a dream biz coach for midlife women entrepreneurs ready to take charge of their lives. With 27 years of leadership at brands like Gap, Old Navy, Aritzia, and Nurse Next Door, Brendaâs journey from corporate success to coaching is truly inspiring. After a life-changing divorce, she discovered the power of aligning personal vision with business goals and now helps women in their 40s and beyond build joyful, financially successful businesses.Key Takeaways:Aligning personal vision with professional goals for greater impact.Why midlife women are powerful leaders and how to break ba...
2024-12-11
57 min
The X Podcast
From Hidden Gem to Becoming a Trusted Icon
Dive into an electrifying conversation with Adela Hussain, a disruptive publicist and PR maverick who transforms entrepreneurs' visibility from hidden gems to media darlings. In this episode, discover how Adela went from a management consultant to a powerhouse entrepreneur who landed 14 publications in just 12 months - including a feature in Harvard Business Review without even pitching! Highlights of this Episode: Her journey from corporate consultant to PR expert Strategies for pitching your business to people who don't know you yet How to become a Trusted Iconâ˘Â in your industry Insights from her work with wellness...
2024-11-30
42 min
The X Podcast
Getting Through The Holidays By Setting Clear Boundaries
Let me guide you through Setting Clear Boundaries on The X Podcast. This episode is specifically for all of our midlife women biz owners to use over the holiday season with family, friends and clients so you can master your schedule and commitments to do what matters most to you! I share 4 places to begin your boundary work in this episode!! đđ BONUS Download my FREE Setting Clear Boundaries Workbook to follow along and complete the exercises https://www.brendarigney.com/boundaries ********************************* JOIN THE ALIGNED AF COMMUNITY MEMBER...
2024-11-16
17 min
The Rise2Shine Podcast with Noelle Kustas
Ep. 30 | Midlife Biz: Building a Simple & Successful Business, with Brenda Rigney
In this episode of the Rise2Shine Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with Brenda Rigney, a powerhouse entrepreneur with over 27 years of experience leading top brands like Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. Brenda now empowers midlife women entrepreneurs to build successful businesses without the hustle culture. Brenda's insights resonated deeply with me, especially her emphasis on aligning health, wealth, and relationships with business strategies. She shares her personal journey of leaving the corporate world and prioritizing her well-being while building a thriving business. Here are some key takeaways from...
2024-10-29
39 min
The X Podcast
Decolonizing Coaching and Creating Safer Spaces for the Global Majority
Today we spoke with Emily Anne Brant, an indigenous author, speaker, and mentor who works with with businesses, leaders, and coaches who have colonial settler ancestry and want to make their spaces safer, more welcoming, and actually supportive for folks in the global majority. Emily is Turtle clan, from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation. Emily shares free e-book: www.emilyannebrant.com/decolonize ...and invites you to attend her upcoming 4-day masterclass series - The Round Table: www.emilyannebrant.com/trt-live You can find Emily here...
2024-10-22
42 min
The X Podcast
Reclaim Your Energy: A Midlife Entrepreneur's Blueprint to Beat Burnout
Brace yourself for a mind-blowing episode of The X Podcast as we welcome Ellyn Schinke This former research scientist turned burnout expert is about to shatter everything you thought you knew about exhaustion and success. Prepare for multiple "aha" moments as Ellyn shares: - Her biggest revelations in building a burnout-proof business - The surprising insights hidden within each pillar of sustainable success - How to identify your unique burnout type and conquer it Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your approach to...
2024-10-21
31 min
The X Podcast
What you need to know about building 7F wealth
There's a difference between building a 7F business and 7F wealth. Bri Smith debunks what is often celebrated on social media from influencers, and share what's necessary to run a profitable and scalable business. Bri Smith, CPA and Wealth Strategist helps small business owners & high income earners build and manage their wealth through effective financial planning. With over 7 years of experience managing finances for high earners, Bri inspires clients to build legacies, achieve dream goals, and end generational poverty. Her mission is to help millions of families become wealthy and able to leave an inheritance for multiple...
2024-10-07
16 min
The X Podcast
From Overwhelmed to Organized: A System for Every Phase of Life
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Lisa Woodruff, the dynamic founder and CEO of Organize 365Ž. In this episode, we dive deep into Lisa's mission to transform chaos into calm, helping busy individuals master the art of home and paper organization. Lisa shares her journey from overwhelmed teacher to organizational guru, revealing how she developed practical systems that work for real-life households. Some topics I want to highlight: getting your kids ready for emerging adulthood how to be an executor of your parent's estate without pulling your hair out why we're burning ou...
2024-09-14
33 min
The X Podcast
Combining Art, Heritage Conservation and Entrepreneurship
Trained as an Artist, Architect and Architectural Conservationist, Naomi Lane's work as an Architecture and Heritage advisor informs her artistic practice, and her passion for taking photos of old buildings and vernacular architecture when traveling locally or abroad is a starting point for the development of her paintings, which seek to draw attention to the importance of preserving our built heritage. Naomi and I talk about her artistic passion for preserving heritage buildings, and being an entrepreneur. You can find Naomi here: naomilaneart.com https://www.instagram.com/naomilane_art/
2024-09-12
16 min
The Jillian Murphy Show
ep. 196: How to Become an Entrepreneur After 40 w/ Brenda Rigney
Whatâs up Babes! Welcome back to the Scale Your Sales Podcast. Todayâs episode is extra special because I have a dear friend and an amazing business coach joining us. Her expertise in helping midlife women transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship is truly exceptional. Get ready for some incredible insights and inspiration, especially if youâre considering making a big career change after 40. Topics we cover: Brenda's Journey from Corporate Life to Entrepreneurship The Challenges of Corporate Burnout and Personal Struggles Identifying and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs in Midlife The Importance of Tuning in with Y...
2024-07-22
25 min
The Soulful CEO Path
Midlife Entrepreneurship For Women With Brenda Rigney
This week, we have an episode lined up that will resonate deeply with all of you navigating midlife transitions and seeking a more aligned and impactful path in life and your career.Brenda Rigney is a business coach for mid-life women and in this episode of The Soulful CEO Path she shares her compelling journey of leaving a high-powered corporate career to become an entrepreneur in her 'second act'.We get into the importance of aligning your business with your values and life stage and how you can embrace Jane Fonda's concept of a 'second...
2024-07-11
35 min
Welcome to the Other Side
121: Starting A Business After Divorce with Brenda Rigney
I love sharing stories of folks who navigated their divorce & co-parenting in a unique way. Brenda sure did that, always keeping her eye on what she wanted her future to look like.  This week's guest Brenda Rigney shares her story of leaving a corporate career, starting a new business, and navigating divorce, all while raising two kids. Full show notes: https://meggluckman.com/podcast/121
2024-05-28
39 min
The X Podcast
Creating and Selling Offers That Convert Your Audience in Your Biz Ecosystem
I want you to have a strong offer. I want you to generate 80% of your revenue with 20% of your effort with a signature offer that your clients keep signing your praises about. How do you do this? You create a biz ecosystem that has three components: 1. A signature offer that you continue to uplevel. 2. Strategic freebies that help to engage, nurture and convert your audience. 3. Sales funnels to help...
2024-05-27
17 min
The X Podcast
A step-by-step plan for generating leads
Where are you closing sales? I'm sharing my steps on creating a sales process, and specifically what's worked and not worked for me on generating leads. Some may apply to you, and others you can drop. But the idea is to begin talking about selling more...and to get uber confident at selling.Nothing icky, and you are fully in choice about what you want to adopt or adapt. Grab my Instagram Strategy to Engagement and Growth Workbook for $5 here: https://www.brendarigney.com/instagram-strategy-to-engagement-and-growth
2024-05-15
22 min
The X Podcast
Why More Midlife Women Start Their Own Businesses After Divorce with Meg Gluckman
Meg Gluckman supports parents navigating divorce and co-parenting to create lives where they & their kids can thrive. She's worn many entrepreneurial hats over the years from postpartum doula to Almond Hummus manufacturer, so she has a special love for creative, adventurous business owners. Her podcast is aptly named: Welcome to the Other SideShe lives on an island North of Seattle, WA, where she runs her coaching practice, co-parents her two kiddos, and loves swimming in the cold water of Puget Sound. You can follow Meg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meggluckman
2024-05-04
46 min
The X Podcast
Simple Tips for Looking Amazing, Feeling Confident and Acting Your Best as a Midlife Woman with Natalie Wong
Welcome to my next guest on The X Podcast - Natalie Wong is an Image and Mindset Consultant who sparks lasting change. With many years of experience as an educator, she possesses a great ability to connect with individuals quickly and on a deep level. Natalie empowers people to improve their looks, communication, and mindset, creating deep and enduring transformations. With skills in image consulting, RTT hypnotherapy and NLP, she cultivates self-confidence and positivity. Under Natalie's guidance, clients don't just change temporarily; they evolve into magnetic, confident individuals ready to...
2024-04-18
24 min
The X Podcast
Simple SEO Strategies That Don't Cost Time Or Money with Laura Jawad
As a seasoned SEO strategist for female health and wellness service providers, Laura Jawad helps you call in more clients with the power of your website. Laura built two successful businesses through SEO, demonstrating first-hand the transformative power of well-executed SEO in competitive markets. Combine that with her PhD and extensive qualifications in personal training and women's health, Laura is the go-to if you want to fill your client roster without relying on social media. When Laura isn't creating SEO magic, you can find her working out in her basement gym, crocheting cute...
2024-04-11
39 min
The X Podcast
Find your life partner at midlife while protecting your heart and money with Nadia Edwards
I'm excited to share The X Podcast episode with Nadia Edwards Nadia is a sought after GenX Dating Coach, podcast host, and expert in helping single women over 40 find a life partner. After meeting her life partner within 30 days, Nadia brings a caring, no-nonsense approach to dating and she takes women who are ready to date again and puts them on the path to finding their cherished partner. As a coach, she helps her clients to navigate healing, uncover their personal values, embrace their needs, be honest about their wants and put a dating strategy into action. ...
2024-04-04
34 min
The X Podcast
Losing Weight with ADHD and Perimenopause for Midlife Women with Jenn Watts
I caught up with Jenn Watts for a safe, accessible conversation about weight loss for midlife women with adhd and going through perimenopause. We broke down the stereotypes and spoke genuinely to what approaches women can take that feels great for them. Jenn is a CPA turned Certified Life Coach and Nutrition Coach who focuses on helping women with ADHD to achieve sustainable weight loss. As a late-diagnosed woman with ADHD who also struggled with her weight for most of her life, she is passionate about helping people to see the connection between ADHD...
2024-03-29
31 min
The X Podcast
When to Start Using Ads in Your Marketing Plan to Grow Your Business with Mark Huvenaars
When to use ads in your marketing plan to grow your business is one of the top 5 questions I get asked by my dream biz clients every week. In this episode, I asked Mark Huvenaars, from Railtown Media, and my ads guy, to delve into bringing digital ads within your marketing plan to maximize growth for your business. Join us as Mark and I use my own business as a LIVE case study to explore the nuances of timing in advertising and uncover the best practices for leveraging ads effectively. You can reach out to Mark directly at Railtown...
2024-03-18
42 min
The X Podcast
Speak Up: Unleashing Your Authentic Voice in Marketing as a Gen X Woman Entrepreneur with Kim Kiel
Kim Kiel is a brand voice expert, copy coach, and founder of the boutique copywriting agency Kim Kiel Copy. With 17+ years of writing multi-6-figure campaigns for small businesses and nonprofits, Kim helps Gen X entrepreneurs and experts share their gifts and positive impact with the world. She has a knack for instantly capturing a clientâs voice and writing elegantly persuasive copy. When she's not nerding out on sales psychology in her home of Edmonton, Alberta, you can find her tromping through the Canadian wilderness with her kids or continuing her quest to find her favourite whisky. To fi...
2024-02-12
37 min
The X Podcast
Navigating Your EDI Journey for Small Business Owners with Stephanie Redivo
Stephanie Redivo is the first Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Director at TransLink and has over 20 years experience in software education, change management, and equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). She has been at TransLink since July of 2020 and has developed a 3-year framework, implemented EDI objectives into yearly performance reviews, created Employee Resource Groups, ran their first Inclusion Survey, and implemented ongoing EDI training for managers. Before joining TransLink, Stephanie was the Senior Director of Inclusive Culture at SAP. She is obsessed with baking the perfect cookie and reads everything regarding Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
2024-02-12
29 min
The X Podcast
Beyond Checklists: A Heartfelt Approach to Estate Planning with Christa Ovenell
Christa Ovenell is a community educator, funeral director, and end-of-life doula Christa Ovenell is the founder of Deathâs Apprentice Education & Planning. Her heartfelt, practical approach to tackling difficult topics helps guide people toward inspiring life decisions. Hundreds of students have now completed her signature program âPrep Schoolââa holistic course weaving estate, legacy, and medical decision-making together in a comprehensive planning program. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deathsapprentice.ca/ Website: http://www.deathsapprentice.ca Download Christa's freebie here: https://deathsapprentice.ca/legacy-projects **************************************** JO...
2024-02-12
36 min
The X Podcast
Reconciliation in Business: A Guide for Small Business Owners with Alison Tedford Seaweed
Alison Tedford Seaweed is a storyteller and consultant who wrote the Canadian Business Owner's Guide to Reconciliation. She's a Kwakiutl First Nation member, a grad student and a mom. Beginning Your Reconciliation Journey for Small Business Owners. Learn about the ways you can participate in Reconciliation as a business owner, even if you have a small team or work as a solopreneur. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission outlines the role of business in Call to Action 92 and that's something we will talk about so you can think about where you might get started.
2024-02-12
40 min
The X Podcast
Balancing Act: Navigating Stress and Success in Entrepreneurship with Chelsea Quint
Chelsea Quint is a 2x CEO and a brand growth strategist for emerging entrepreneurs. With a diverse range of experience from working with Fortune 500 consumer product companies to helping brand new solopreneurs make their first four, five, and six figures in revenue, Chelsea is proud to show up as a partner, an ally, and a mentor to small business owners around the world. She offers digital education and mentorship for folks in the early stages of business, and full-service CEO or COO support for more established founders who need help growing their business to multiple six and seven figures...
2024-02-12
41 min
The X Podcast
Delegate & Scale: The 4 Steps to Building Your Dream Team with Diane Lam
Diane Lam is an Operations Strategist and she is on a mission to make ops expertise accessible to business owners so we can double the number of female owned businesses that make it to $250k.She produces digital courses, workshops and group programs that give her clients the answers to the âHOW?!â questions they have as they grow their businesses and she shows them how to build their custom ops foundations and leadership skills so they can get to $250k with the freedom and flexibility to do what they love in their business (and outside of it).You...
2024-02-12
54 min
The X Podcast
Love Playbook: Navigating Intimacy and Connection in Relationships for Midlife Women Entrepreneurs with Amy Color
Amy Color, Intimacy Coach says âEvery couple needs an Intimacy Game Planâ. Named âBest Intimacy Coach of 2023. Her TEDtalk âBetter Intimacy for Better Sexâ has over 1M views. Author of âThe Huddle: How To Score in Sex & Loveâ. Amy help couples stuck in their relationship. Go from struggling with the shame, guilt and loneliness, to feeling secure, confident, renewed as they learn to build their intimate connection in and out of the bedroom. Amy's clients are committed to having a satisfying, playful relationship, they trust they can grow old together without missing out on the best part of life, their love lif...
2024-02-12
34 min
The X Podcast
Design Your Digital Success: Canva Mastery for Small Businesses with Renee Anderson
Renee Anderson has been training on branding for over 10 years and is a Canva Coach and Ambassador for small business's who want to take their designing to the next level. She helps her clients use Canva to create and sell e-courses, guides, and templates! You can learn more about Renee here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anderson.co_collective/ Website: https://stan.store/andersoncocollective Download Renee's freebie here: https://still-forest-83258.myflodesk.com/brandguide **************************************** JOIN THE ALIGNED AF COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP ...
2024-02-12
41 min
The X Podcast
Fin$mart Conversations: Empowering Women's Financial Wellness with Tanya Oliva
Tanya Oliva is a Personal Finance Educator, Expert Money Coach, Financial Wellness Advocate and the Founder of Fin$mart. Women have unique challenges when it comes to our money. She's on a mission to help women of all ages, in all life stages master their money and get Fin$mart. When you are Fin$mart, you are financially smart, savvy and secure. Learn more about Tanya here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getfinsmart/ Website: http://finsmart.ca Book a 45 mins financial coaching call with Tanya: https://getfinsmart.as...
2024-02-12
42 min
The X Podcast
Creating bite-size wellness habits for midlife women entrepreneurs with Rachel Bents
With masters degrees in Education and Kinesiology, ICF and various other certifications and over 50 years of having fun, Rachel Bents want to support your wellness journey as you build sustainable habits. My business - ENJOY - offers virtual or in person habit coaching, meditation, fitness and nutrition training and wellness sessions at your organization. My work strives for women to experience joy while living everyday life and creating the foundation for you to succeed in all that you endeavour. You can learn more about Rachel here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enjoymyeveryday/
2024-02-12
40 min
The X Podcast
Getting It In Writing and the Value of Business Contracts with Corinne Boudreau
Corinne is an experienced business lawyer of 20+ years who is now focusing her energy on helping women create a solid legal foundation for their businesses through online courses and templates. Corinne lives in Halifax, NS with her family. Corinne's happy place is playing guitar with her band. You can find Corinne here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Website: https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/ Download Corinne's freebie here: https://onlinelegalessentials.thrivecart.com/better-contracts-challenge/ Coupon Code: MIDLIFE100 **************************************** JOIN THE ALIGNED AF COMMUNITY MEMBERSHIP
2024-02-12
42 min
The X Podcast
Navigating Social Networking for Gals Over 40 with Amy Studer
Amy Studer is a 53 year old Social Media Manager who serves women 40+. Amy found that the women her age were avoiding social media and editing themselves out. She created a membership, Social Media For Gals Over 40 to encourage, teach and walk alongside ladies on their social media journey. The world needs to hear the stories and see the lives of women over 40 and Amy helps them do it. You may find Amy walking her dog Scout, singing along to Taylor Swift in the car with her daughters or driving her aging mom to doctors appointments all while building...
2024-02-12
40 min
The X Podcast
Investing In Your Health and Wellness as a Business Strategy with Catherine Roscoe Barr
Catherine Roscoe Barr is a neuroscience-based wellness coach, founder of The Life Delicious, and author of the upcoming book FEEL BETTER NOW, empowering women leaders to reclaim their time and rediscover wellness. The Life Delicious is applied neuroscience for everyday wellness and joyful longevity â an evidence-based curriculum of sustainable practices, grounded in pleasure, to liberate ourselves and others from suffering. Catherine offers women's coaching circles, co-ed retreats, corporate workshops and keynote speeches; is a certified personal trainer, fitness instructor and coach practitioner; and writes about fitness, food and travel for numerous publications including Montecristo, Canadian Living, WestJet Magazine, BC Bu...
2024-02-11
25 min
The X Podcast
Who to Hire First in Your Business with Amber Jordan
Amber Jordan, formerly a corporate HR Executive, founded a consulting company to transform business workplaces and cultures. She later joined forces with tech and finance experts to create Hydra Management Consulting, leading a team of passionate people and culture experts. Amber supports her clients with everything from adopting pay transparency guidelines to custom-designed leadership development programs. In her personal life, Amber is a dedicated mom to two teenage boys and a skilled baker. She dreams of running a bakery or competing on 'The Great British Bake-Off' if not in her current role. ...
2024-02-11
34 min
The X Podcast
How to use your sales page as your messaging North Star (and cut the time it takes to write your launch emails in half!) with Katie Peacock
Katie Peacock is a conversion copywriter and sales funnel strategist who helps personal brands with a proven offer make more money from the work they're already doing. Using the power of email marketing, Immersive Copy Research and her background in Reader Response theory, Katie's work has helped over 2000 business owners connect with and convert aligned leads into their offers. You can find Katie here: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katiepeacockcopy Website: http://www.katiepeacockcopy.com You can find her freebie here: https://katiepeacock-copy.lpages.co/sp-powerhour-ws/ ...
2024-02-11
31 min
The X Podcast
Using Instagram and Tik Tok Together to Build Your Brand Awareness with Sarah Weiss
Sarah Weiss is a content and video marketing strategist specializing in short-form video (LIKE TIKTOK!) She gets brands and biz owners visible online using the power of video so they can tell their stories, sell their ish, and feel GOOD while doing it! When she's not nailing it on TikTok, Sarah loves going to wineries with her hubby, cuddling her dogs, and jamming out to Broadway show tunes! You can find Sarah here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onbrandbysarah Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@onbrandbysarah Website...
2024-02-11
27 min
The X Podcast
Unlocking Daily Revenue: Mastering Micro Offers for Consistent Income
In this power-packed episode, I delve into the world of micro offers and reveal the secrets to generating daily revenue streams. Join me as I explore a range of effective strategies and solutions that empower you to create consistent income through small yet impactful offers. From understanding your client's mindset to crafting compelling offers, I'll share diverse approaches that cater to various industries and audiences. Tune in to discover the multitude of solutions that await, guiding you on a path towards sustainable daily revenue. --------------------------------------------------------------------- // CHECK OUT PROGRAMS // 90 Minute Biz Coaching Intensive | https...
2024-01-03
11 min
The X Podcast
Charting Your Path to $100K: Strategies for Reaching Your Next Money Milestone
In this episode, I'll be your guide through 'Your $100K Roadmap.' Join me as I uncover the essential steps and strategies to pave your way toward a six-figure income. From actionable tips on smart investments to cultivating multiple revenue streams, I'll navigate you through the roadmap that leads to financial success. Tune in as I share invaluable insights and a personalized approach that can help you reach your $100K milestone. --------------------------------------------------------------------- // CHECK OUT PROGRAMS // 90 Minute Biz Coaching Intensive | https://calendly.com/brendarigney/90-min-intensive-with-brenda Aligned AF Community Membership for $5 a month...
2023-12-28
22 min
The X Podcast
The 5 things I didn't anticipate in my business after leaving my corporate career
Starting my business and leaving my corporate job was a great decision for me at that point in my life and career. I had spent over 27 years in corporate, successfully leading teams, strategizing, and spearheading significant turnaround stories with prominent brands. I was in the middle of my life, somewhat healthy but not living a healthy lifestyle. I had a decent retirement plan in place and low debt. These established benefits supported me while my business was getting set up. So, trading in my executive career for the path of entrepreneurship...
2023-11-30
10 min
The X Podcast
How to 5X your biz by hiring help (at ANY stage of biz)
Growing a team requires a strategy It's not something that should be done on a whim Your team is directly involved in your delivery, marketing, sales and operationsIt's important that you know who to hire and when đđť When you're looking to make your first hire, listen to this podcast episode as I share which four roles you need to bring in to your business and when to hire them. If you're interested in booking a 90-minute intensive with me to dive deep into your b...
2023-11-22
10 min
Nourish with Michelle Fox
Episode 20: How To Take Massive Action Towards Your Goals with Brenda Rigney
Are you looking for a straight-talking sounding board? How about someone who can help you bring your dreams to life? You are in the right place because Brenda Rigney is your ultimate accountability partner. Brenda is a business and leadership coach for leaders and startup entrepreneurs. She joins me on this episode to help us look at our goals and also to teach us a few tools to take massive action towards those goals. Good news - the process is easier than you might guess! Listen in for your...
2023-01-24
37 min
Speak Kindly, Youâre Listening
The Benefits of Frustration with Brenda Rigney - EP 11
How do you manage your anger and frustration when it feels like the whole universe is working against you? As a high achieving woman, itâs hard not to play the blame game towards yourself, picking apart your decisions and actions trying to find where things went wrong. But there is a benefit to frustration! It shines a light on a piece of yourself you may need to work on. Knowing this, you can take moments to look inward and see where you need to be more intentional with yourself.  Join us as we learn: Ho...
2022-12-22
32 min
Speak Kindly, Youâre Listening
The Benefits of Frustration with Brenda Rigney - EP 11
How do you manage your anger and frustration when it feels like the whole universe is working against you? As a high achieving woman, itâs hard not to play the blame game towards yourself, picking apart your decisions and actions trying to find where things went wrong. But there is a benefit to frustration! It shines a light on a piece of yourself you may need to work on. Knowing this, you can take moments to look inward and see where you need to be more intentional with yourself.  Join us as we learn: Ho...
2022-12-22
32 min
Being in the Arena
EP32 | Claiming Your Purpose with Brenda Rigney
Brenda Rigney is a fellow business and leadership coach for business leaders and start-up entrepreneurs, she also has her own podcast called #3Uniques. In this episode of the Create Purpose Podcast she talks to Zach about how she uses her 3 Uniques to help people to claim their purpose!Learn more about Brenda:Brenda's WebsiteBrenda's  LinkedInBrenda's InstagramEpisode resources:Create Purpose Website Join Zachâs MastermindPerson: Simone Grace SeolPerson: Byron KatieBook: Atlas of the Heart by BrenĂŠ BrownBook: The Antiracist Business Book by Trudi LebronIf you enjoyed this episode then please either:Follow, rate, and review on Ap...
2022-08-04
47 min
The X Podcast
How to navigate your career and making your next move
Hi Friends! I'm taking over The X Podcast today to host my own conversation on the difference between passion and purpose. This often comes up in coaching sessions with leaders and entrepreneurs. Should I follow my passion Brenda? How do I take my passion and transform it into my purpose? All great questions...so let's answer them today. And DM me with what you think?  Check out my end of year tools to help generate revenue in your business:â Share your thoughts with me over â Instagramâ I invite you to join the Aligned AF Community for $5 a...
2022-03-03
17 min
The X Podcast
Decolonizing your small business with truth and reconciliation strategies with Tanya Tourangeau
Introducing Tanya Tourangeau, Reconciliation Strategist and Founder of Tanya T Consulting on The X podcast. Tanya's work focuses on bridging partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities, so we can build this nation together. Tanya leads in Reconciliation through joint economic development, policy development, strategic planning, stakeholder relations, and organizational change. She has worked for many Indigenous and non-Indigenous government, non-profit and for-profit organizations to create meaningful, large scale systemic impact. Tanya is Dene First Nations and originally from the Northwest Territories. She's the daughter of a Residential School Survivor; mom of two; and granny to one.  Chec...
2022-02-09
35 min
The X Podcast
Bringing Joy toYour Space with Yvette Oloo, Joyful Interior Space Coach
Next of the #3UNIQUES podcast is Yvette Oloo, Joyful Interior Space Coach. Yvette loves the colour blue, enjoys watching sunsets and her purpose is to live a life of joy and bring joy to others. She's worked in architecture for 5 years, is an International best selling author of "I AM" and working on her second book, and a certified abuse and recovery coach. She supports others in using their environment for their self development with a focus on trauma informed design. You can find Yvette here: Instagram LinkedIn Facebook  Here's are 3 ways to Discover Your #3UNIQUES: 1. Take the #3UNIQUES Leadership Qui...
2022-01-31
28 min
The X Podcast
Leading Truth and Reconciliation with Tanya Tourangeau, Reconciliation Strategist
Introducing Tanya Tourangeau, Reconciliation Strategist and Founder of Tanya T Consulting on the #3UNIQUES podcast. Tanya's work focuses on bridging partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities, so we can build this nation together. Tanya leads in Reconciliation through joint economic development, policy development, strategic planning, stakeholder relations, and organizational change. She has worked for many Indigenous and non-Indigenous government, non-profit and for-profit organizations to create meaningful, large scale systemic impact. Tanya is Dene First Nations and originally from the Northwest Territories. She's the daughter of a Residential School Survivor; mom of two; and granny to one. You c...
2022-01-18
35 min
The X Podcast
Generating a Legacy with Alexander Brueckmann, Business Entrepreneur
On the #3UNIQUES weekly podcast, we have Alex Brueckmann, Business Entrepreneur and the Founder of Legacy: The Premiere Business Strategy Event He built and scaled companies in Europe and Canada, and led client projects across the world. His areas of expertise are strategy development, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. Alex is passionate about helping clients built profitable businesses rooted in purpose, i.e., doing well while having a positive impact on society and the environment. Legacy is designed to give you real-world techniques, tips and tools to help you put good in the world while you positively impact your bottom line. ...
2022-01-16
43 min
The X Podcast
Helping women overcome toxic relationships with Christy Piper, Author, Advocate and Coach
Welcome back folks to another episode of #3UNIQUES. This week, Christy Piper, Author, Advocate, and Coach shares her work in helping women overcome toxic relationships in and and outside the workplace. Christy Piper is a human dynamics, mindset, and relationship expert. Christy is also a veteran with the US Navy and an Adjunct Professor of Economics. We talk specifically about bullying, what are the signs to watch out for if you are being bullied by your boss ora co-worker and how to stop attracting these people into your life. Christy is an advocate for women uncovering their strengths and building...
2021-12-21
37 min
The X Podcast
Bringing humanity to work with Kalyn Ponti
When I think of leaders that are truly connected to their people, and I've had the pleasure of working with, I think of Kalyn Ponti. From her first steps into retail leadership roles at great organizations like Aritzia in Vancouver, Canada, Kalyn has always been a leader to observe and learn from. Even to her advancement in her current role as Chief Executive Officer at Humankind, a human resource consultancy in Wellington and Auckland, New Zealand, you know Kalyn is making an impact with the multiple organizations and teams she works with. *************************** ...
2021-12-16
21 min
The X Podcast
Creating strategic alignment with SongĂźl Arslan, a strategic advisor on global market expansion and business relations
This week on the #3UNIQUES weekly podcast, I am speaking with SongĂźl Arslan, a strategic advisor on global market expansion, geopolitical and country risk management, government relations, and B2B/trade mission activities. SongĂźl specializes in international business development, strategy and stakeholder relations with a focus on Europe, the United States, Canada, and Brazil. SongĂźl draws on a wide range of experiences varying having worked for the private sector as an international and financial consultant as well as for the public sector, having worked as a representative for the Dutch government at the Foreign Economic Relations Department. You...
2021-12-14
28 min
The X Podcast
Why employees âbreak upâ with their managers with Laura Sukorooff, Founder & Chief People Maximizer at C-Change Learning & Development
This week on the #3UNIQUES podcast is Laura Sukorooff, Founder & Chief People Maximizer at C-Change Learning & Development and the author of "It's Not Them It's You". Laura challenges people to learn, grow, and maximize their possibilities. Having moved into the consulting world a few years ago, Laura truly believes she's in a role where she promotes her strengths, focused talents, and can make a difference in supporting managers in closing the gap with their employees. She is an author, public speaker and training professional in the areas of leadership, employee engagement, mentoring, coaching, and inspiring others to be the best...
2021-12-03
34 min
The X Podcast
Scaling Purpose-Led Companies with Diraj Goel, CEO at GetFresh Ventures
This week on the #3UNIQUES podcast is Diraj Goel, serial entrepreneur and a thought leader in scaling fast-paced, high-growth tech-enabled companies. Foremost a father of two wonderful kids, husband to a powerful woman, 90s rap fan, and champagne aficionado. Ex-cyber security expert, ex-Hootsuite executive, ex-Vision Critical executive, tech-founder, and growth advisor to over 20 high-growth startups.He recently founded GetFresh Ventures with a vision to help purpose driven founders build for-profit businesses that can drive global change, with strategies that allow them to deliver on investor and community expectations. Diraj helps companies identify the right challenges to focus on at the...
2021-11-23
30 min
The X Podcast
Authentic Leadership with Nick Findler, Founder, CEO & Venture Capitalist
This week on the #3UNIQUES podcast is Nick Findler. Nick is the CEO and Founder of GoPublic.AI, a fin-tech, go-public investment bank that unites world-changing businesses with $1M-$50M of growth capital, shell vehicles, and know-how to go public both in Canada and on major stock exchanges around the world. Nick is also the President and Co-Founder of Grantus. Grantus enables Canadian businesses, artists, musicians and not-for-profits to access non-dilutive government grants in the most time and cost-effective (100% success-based) way possible. Nick and I talk about leadership, his three uniques and so much more. You can learn more about...
2021-11-19
30 min
The X Podcast
Jessica Friesen, CEO, Chartered Director, Health Care Professional & Auhtor
Ever wondered what it would feel like to step fully into your uniqueness and then align all areas of your life? Meet Jessica Friesen, my next guest on the #3UNIQUES podcast. Jessica is a registered nurse, third-generation CEO of her family business Gales Gas Bars Ltd, a Canadian Chartered Director and the author of her recent book, "This Will Not Break Me". Jessica and I get into the key takeaways from her book as well as an open discussion about women's mental health and postpartum depression. You can learn more about Jessica Friesen here: Online LinkedIn Facebook Book Thanks for li...
2021-11-03
29 min
The X Podcast
Inclusion Strategies for Small Businesses with Alison Tedford
Next on the #3UNIQUES podcast - - We went LIVE with Alison Tedford, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant to talk about inclusion strategies for small businesses. We don't need to leave diversity and inclusion to government groups or mega businesses like Amazon or Google. Every small business owner can do their part for the communities they serve. Alison shares some great tips on how to get started and how to consistently show up. The purpose of our business can stretch further than revenue growth, profitability...we can have an impact on the greater good. With over a decade of experience doing...
2021-10-25
49 min
The X Podcast
Travis Tinning, Chief Development Officer at Hartify Franchise Consulting
Are curious what it takes to lead a franchise business in 2021? Well look no further than my next guest on the #3UNIQUES podcast Travis Tinning, Chief Development Officer at Hartify Franchise Consulting and multi-unit franchise owner at Nurse Next Door. I have known Travis for over 5 years and he has always been committed to coaching and leading people. In fact, he shares the story of his earliest mentor, his grandfather with us in the interview. He also talks about the world of franchising and why this is such a great time to consider going into business for yourself when so ma...
2021-10-22
37 min
The X Podcast
Declaring Your Vision for Your Life with Rebecca Jenkins
This week, I am thrilled to introduce you to Rebecca Jenkins, Founder of RJEN a business consultancy out of the UK working with business leaders to transform growth. Having grown a business to over 1,000 staff with £55m in sales and in winning significant clients and accounts such as The Body Shop, Magnet and Next, Rebecca now coaches and consults with businesses to unlock growth potential. *********************** Thanks for listening to The X Podcast today. Consider subscribing to take in more behind-the-scenes episodes into the life and business of entrepreneurs.
2021-10-18
28 min
The X Podcast
Bakari Savage, Anchor & Reporter at Bell Media (CP24)
Welcome to another episode of #3UNIQUES. Every week I feature new guests, hear their #3UNIQUES and how they are aligned to what they love the most in their life. On this week is Bakari Savage, Anchor & Reporter at Bell Media (CP24). Bakari shares his loves of journalism, meeting with new people and hearing their story, and giving his time and care to foundations such as being the 2020/2021 Carter Centre Fellow. Bakari has been in the world of broadcast news for over 10 years and he recently moved to Toronto in 2020 and accepted his new role with Bell Media. Bakari and I g...
2021-10-13
31 min
The X Podcast
Being a voice for others with Matt Corker, Chief Operating Officer at Smash + Tess
Welcome to the #3UNIQUES podcast. Today, Matt Corker, Chief Operating Officer at Smash + Tess is sharing his #3UNIQUES. Besides an incredible fun conversation, I kept hearing a repeated thread...that Matt is a values-based leader. He leads with intention and purpose, with an appreciation for others and where they are at. Matt has a deeply rich career in business operations, leadership and human development. He's helped grow reputable brands such as Lululemon and worked alongside his sister Steph Corker at The Corker Collective as CEO. We also talked about family and partnership...and how those roles have shifted and evolved. ...
2021-10-07
35 min
The X Podcast
Elevating Board Governance with Jastina Aujla, Healthcare Student, Board Member and Settler Scholar
Welcome to the #3UNIQUES podcast where I interview guests each week to hear their #3UNIQUES and how they are aligned to what they love the most in their life. Next up is Jastina Aujla - Healthcare Student, Board Member and Settler Scholar. Jastina is a student at the University of British Columbia and completing a double major in Microbiology & Immunology and First Nations & Indigenous Studies. Jastina is a creative and enthusiastic leaders who is passionate about understanding places and the people within them, Jastina plans to work alongside the Indigenous communities in rural British Columbia. Until then, she works at Lo...
2021-10-05
43 min
The X Podcast
Cultivating Entrepreneurship with Kayla Grace Talbot, Mother of Businesses & City Councilwoman
Welcome to #3UNIQUES podcast with Kayla Grace Talbot, Mother of Businesses & City Councilwoman in Rockysprings, Texas. Kayla is an entrepreneur. Together with her husband Chad, they operate several brick & mortar and online businesses Kayla is so passionate about being an entrepreneur and goaling others to step into their infinite possibilities. Kayla and I met in 2017 while fundraising to build a school in norther Ethiopia. And then spent 3.5 weeks in Ethiopia in 2019 to help celebrate the school with the towns people. I encourage you to follow Kayla's inspiring Instagram profile. If you want to discover your #3UNIQUES and align your uniqueness to...
2021-10-03
39 min
The X Podcast
Redesigning how we attract talent with William Tincup, President and Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily
Next on the #3UNIQUES podcast is William Tincup, President and Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily. I've been a long fan of William's work and perspectives on Human Resources & Technology. He's a write, speaker, advisor, consultant, investor, storyteller and teacher. He's written over 250 HR articles, spoken at over 375 HR & Recruiting conferences (I've seen him at least 3 times), and he's conducted over 1650 HR podcasts and webinars. Please check out William Tincup on LinkedIn. If you are interested in coming on the #3UNIQUES podcast, please sign up here. If you are curious about what makes you unique and how to align your life to live...
2021-09-27
47 min
The X Podcast
Steven Fitzgerald, President, Habanero Consulting Group
Up next on #3UNIQUES is Steve Fitzgerald, President of Habanero Consulting Group in Vancouver, Canada. Habanero is passionate about helping people and organizations thrive. They create employee, customer and member portals that are the heartbeat of an organization. Steve serves as a Board Member on the DR. Peter AIDS Foundation and Chairs the Strategy Working Group. We discuss his other passions and how they shape his #3UNIQUES. To learn more about Steven Fitzgerald head here and to learn more about Habanero Consulting Group head here. ** and stay tuned...#3UNIQUES has a new online course coming out October 2021 on Stepping into yo...
2021-09-22
32 min
The X Podcast
Corinne Boudreau, Business Lawyer
Next on #3UNIQUES is Corinne Boudreau, Business Lawyer from Halifax, Nova Scotia.  After escaping many years of the big law firm life (aka the "soul-sucking situation"), Corinne started her entrepreneurial legal journey.  What started as an in-person legal course developed for small business owners has now turned into guided legal templates for Canadians doing business online. Corinne has a knack for making things practical and easy to implement. Being a lawyer since 2002 has given her perspective and experience to boil things down to the essentials. Corinne is originally from Cape Breton Island and lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia with her spou...
2021-09-14
21 min
The X Podcast
Carrie Elrick, Founder, Project Rescuers
Next up on #3UNIQUES is Carrie Elrick, Founder at Project Rescuers. Carrie meets leaders and businesses where they are and then lifts them where they want to be. Carrie provides coaching, mentoring, and consulting services in order to support others to develop a personal relationship with the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion through a transformative approach. Carrie knows that belonging matters. Diversity equity & inclusion (DEI) matters. As a passionate believer in creating work worlds that have impact and prosperity, Carrie contributes to the development of social equity at the social and the policy level to ensure people can bring...
2021-08-31
28 min
The X Podcast
Amanda Ross, Marketing Strategist & Founder, Brashberry
Next on #3UNIQUES - Amanda Ross, Marketing Strategist & Founder of Brashberry.  Amanda Ross is the owner of BrashBerry â a creative agency with a focus on marketing and sales growth, funnel development, and powerful branding. She has led an international marketing team with a million dollar budget, trained/coached over 200 entrepreneurs to build strong brands, and she even got into film school (but never went) based on her essay on Cinematography in WrestlingâŚseriously there were fireworks and everything. Officially starting her FT business in 2013, Amanda has designed hundreds of digital and real products (even making a card game) and has loved...
2021-08-27
24 min
The X Podcast
Dominic Vogel, Founder & Chief Strategist at Cyber.sc
Next on #3UNIQUES, Dominic Vogel, Founder & Chief Strategist at Cyber.sc. Dominic has an established track record as a cyber security leader. He has a wide-range of experience overseeing numerous projects including security strategy development, policy development, endpoint security, and threat management in a multitude of industries (financial services, logistics, transportation, government, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure).Dominic actively participates in the local Vancouver security community and is a regular cyber security expert for Global BC (TV), CKNW (radio), News1130 (radio), and the Vancouver Sun (newspaper). He has even appeared internationally on BBC News World TV.Dominic is a firm believer...
2021-08-23
20 min
The X Podcast
Heart-beats and Start Lines with Steph Corker
Next on The X Podcast is Steph Corker, Founder & CEO of The Corker Collective. Steph believes in stretching your mind, fueling your spirit + elevating your heart rate in order to approach all areas of your life with a stretched perspective, a greater metabolism to lead and change. Founder of The Corker Collective, a Human Capital consulting business to unapologetically support organizations who care about their people as much as they do. In her past life, Steph competed in 25 Ironmans, including Ironman Canada 2016 (amateur) Champion. Currently she chases sunrises and sweaty miles at any hour of the day. *************************** ...
2021-08-19
12 min
The X Podcast
Nicole Britton, Intuitive & Human Design Coach
Next on #3UNIQUES is Nicole Britton, Intuitive & Human Design Coach. From the moment I first connected with Nicole in person, she has always reflected a calm, grounded and insightful human. You can hear from her daily on Instagram @nicole.britton as she puts it "the raw & real sides of motherhood." She is passionate about helping women create a life that allows women to be other than mothers. Listen up to this enlightened human share what makes her uniques and how Nicole embodies her three uniques into her life. You can learn more about Nicole's work here. You can step into...
2021-08-18
31 min
The X Podcast
Catherine Roscoe Barr - Neuroscience-based Wellness Coach
Back again on #3UNIQUES is Catherine Roscoe Barr, Neuroscience-based Wellness Coach. Catherine believes and practices that when you lead with pleasure, you are creating feel-good brain chemistry by shifting the way you think, move, eat, sleep and connect â and using the principles of neuroplasticity, you will become magnetized to these new rituals, making them not only easy to practice but easy to model to your sphere of influence so they can savour that goodness too. Catherine is a Guest Mentor in ALIGNED AF, my 12-month coaching experience for business leaders & start-up entrepreneurs up to...
2021-08-13
44 min
The X Podcast
Tracy Keough - Holistic Inner Healer
Next on #3UNIQUES is Tracy Keough, Holistic Inner Healer. Tracy and I went Instagram LIVE to talk about what she loves doing as a Holistic Inner Healer. Tracy is joining my ALIGNED AF coaching experience as a Guest Mentor. Are you ready to increase your energy, steady your system and gain clarity? Tracy will teach you how to best heal your system and tap into the innate wisdom of your body and intuition through simple, easy practices. Tracy and I talk about the power and usage of crystalline energy medicine, breathwork and essential oils as requirements for business leaders and...
2021-08-11
29 min
The X Podcast
Teresa Duke, Leadership & Executive Coach
Next on #3UNIQUES - Teresa Duke, Leadership & Executive Coach. Teresa is a storyteller, culture shifter and leadership coach. From our time together, you'll learn she is a brilliant storyteller as she recounts first-hand accounts from family members reaffirming her unique ability. Teresa shares her early day career as a signer and song writer, and to her present day work of research, writing and coaching clients on leadership development. I love how our #3UNIQUES are right smack dab in front of us. Ask yourself: What do you love to do and it time were endless, you'd do all the time? ...and... ...
2021-08-09
12 min
The X Podcast
Taking time to look inward as a leader with Lorie Corcuera
Next on #3UNIQUES - Lorie Corcuera, Head of HR, Vancouver and Los Angeles at DNEG.  Lorie is a strategic business partner and culture leader with over 20 years experience in culture and belonging strategy and implementation, executive coaching, leadership alignment, organizational design and effectiveness, learning and development, diversity and inclusion, and elevating workplace experiences that inspire purpose, connection, and impact.  Here's what I learned from Lorie on how to develop your #3uniques.⣠⣠â¨Take the time to look inward and challenge yourself completely. ⣠⣠â¨Be patient and self compassionate with yourself. ⣠⣠â¨This is an ongoing LOVE journey with yourself. ⣠⣠â¨Throughout this process, youâll continue to expand...
2021-08-06
06 min
Lead To Succeed
Episode 63 | Connecting how to your why and your purpose - with guest Brenda Rigney
Connecting how to your why and your purpose. This is at the heart of our discussion with guest Brenda Rigney. Brenda is a leadership and business coach working with entrepreneurs. Join us for a lively and informative discussion. We discuss: âď¸ Practical tips for coping with challenging times, in Brenda's case, leaving corporate life and going through a divorce âď¸ Great leadership traits âď¸Why we need to make leadership more accessible âď¸Why putting yourself in a different situation will help you find your purpose âď¸ Why making an inventory of your priorities and s...
2021-07-30
30 min
The Positive Effect - A retail leaders guide to changing the world
Episode 14 The Positive Effect featuring Brenda Rigney
When I worked in operations, Human Resources was one of my most significant partners. This week Brenda Rigneyâ¨(She/Her), CPHR, a senior Human Resources Professional, will share what she learned those early days in retail operations and how this helped her grow through the ranks.  If you want to learn leadership tips and career lessons learned, this will be a great live broadcast to learn from someone who grew from District Manager to owning her own consulting firm. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/april477/support
2021-04-21
35 min
conversations with leaders.
Episode 008 - conversations with leaders - Brenda Rigney
Brenda Rigney and I talk about her passion around Three Uniques: her discovery through years of coaching leaders that each person has their unique skillsets that truly create a significant differentiator for them if they decide to focus on them. Video version available on youtube: https://youtu.be/qnF4MKMMgos
2021-02-10
42 min
Thinking Inside the Box
How to Make An Intentional Pivot to Resilience - Brenda Rigney
Brenda Rigney, founder, strategic facilitator, and executive coach specialises in aligning company culture, business strategy, and organisational design to support businesses and CEOs in scaling their businesses thoughtfully for growth. Her executive leadership career has traversed from operations, sales, and human resources within the retail, hospitality, cooperative banking, and health care sectors. In this episode of Thinking Inside the Box Podcast, Brenda discusses the need for urgency in reassessing business strategies and eliminating redundancies to âpivot the businessâ in an economically uncertain environment. She suggests reinforcing organisational resiliency through succession planning, upskilling, and cross-functional collaboration to connect and al...
2020-06-04
50 min
One Degree Shift
Episode 30: Self Leadership and Thoughtfully Scaling with Brenda Rigney
Brenda Rigney is a leader's leader and is passionate about culture, systems, and processes. She knows how to create alignment around purpose and engagement to make the company better and people happier. Ultimately this comes down to what she calls thoughtfully scaling.  In this episode hear how to be more intentional about the future we want to build while balancing everything life throws our way. What are the steps we can take today as people and leaders to be more thoughtful and build a more intentional future? Hear from Brenda and all of the success she's experienced through some concrete ste...
2020-04-21
00 min