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Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneWhen You Gotta Go, You Gotta Go! - Candid Conversation with Brenda BiekxIn this episode, Brenda shares with us how she made the decision to leave home and move to Qatar. Before telling her husband of her plans, she had already weighed what she was willing to lose. With that, the decision might not have been an easy one but it was necessary. Her experience as a co-founder of the Living Library reaffirmed the importance of connecting to humanity in a personal and intimate way. It is exciting to note that soon Brenda will be launching her own podcast based on these interviews called 'Breaking Bread'. Here is an introduction from...
2021-05-1238 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneFrom Onions to Abundance - Candid Conversation with Ricardo McRaeIn this episode, we chat with Ricardo McRae and he shares with us intimate details about his life journey through trauma to trailblazer. The poignant lessons from his experiences are what he used to propel himself forward no matter the challenge. Today he shares some of those lessons with us and in the end provides and "a ha moment" when he recommends that we all consider the "Decision Matrix" of our life and how we need to tune it up if we want to change up our life!
Ricardo McRae is a licensed Financial Brokerage that...
2021-04-2853 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneFrom Stress to Serenity - Candice and ChivonneCandice and Chivonne are dynamic agents of change driven to Inspire, Educate and Motivate remarkable individuals on a global level.
Their intention is rooted in a desire to connect and align others to their higher purpose, thereby creating a potential ripple effect on humanity. Together they focus on being Real. Raw and Resilient and believe in embracing life with Vulnerability, Compassion and Courage while remaining firmly Grounded in Grace.
In this conversation, Candice and Chivonne introduce us to their year long challenge to surrender and say yes to what comes their wa...
2021-04-1439 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneFreedom for All Begins with You - Candid Conversation with Selam DebsToday we are joined by the multi-faceted Selam Debs. She shares with us her anti-racism course outline...a 6 module, 12 week, self-led, online program for individuals, schools and business to become aware of and empowered to abolish the implicit bias and systemic racism pervasive across our country.
Selam and I get emotional talking about being mothers to our young Black sons and Chivonne asks how she can contribute as an active ally. Here is a message from Selam.
To my Black and Brown Sisters and Brothers, Daughters and Sons, I dedicate my...
2021-04-0735 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneYour Soft Skills Are Your Personal Power - Candid Conversation with Christine DainardToday we are joined by the fearless Christine Dainard.
She shares with us how she left her corporate job on a whim to start her own business because she felt that she should let go, believe and jump in. Christine reminds us that we need to acknowledge how we feel in the work that we are doing because if it doesn't feed your soul then maybe your "why" for staying isn't strong enough.
Christine Dainard is the owner and operator of Buzz Tour Company, a personalized wine & beer tour service that takes...
2021-03-3136 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneRadical Responsibility - Candid Conversation with Marsha VanwynsbergheToday we are joined by Marsha Vanwynsberghe who is a Life Adversity Coach, Speaker and Author.
In this episode we delve into the challenges she faced as a mother of two teen boys battling substance abuse and the difficult decisions she had to make in order to keep moving forward.
Her book, “When She Stopped Asking Why: A Mother's Journey Through Teen Substance Abuse and the Loving Path to Finding her Clarity, Courage and Purpose" is an Amazon Bestseller in 6 different categories.
Marsha is also a co-author of another bo...
2021-03-1736 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneFrom Black Eye to Branding - Candid Conversation with Coach B. MicheleToday we are joined by Coach B Michele who is a brilliant branding coach in San Antonio, Texas!
Coach B Michele shares with us her pivot from teaching to event planning, to comedy production and then to corporate branding. She gets to the point when she outlines essential tips for entrepreneurs and she does so with humour and a hell of a lot of wisdom!
B Michele is a Brand Coach/Consultant who helps solopreneurs, small businesses and organizations grow their personal and professional brand, through events, print and coaching.
2021-03-1047 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneFacing Resistance with Resilience - Candid Conversation with Amina AbdulleToday we are joined by educator and innovator extraordinaire. Amina Abdulle came to Canada from her homeland of Somalia when she was 8 years old. Her early days of public education are shocking to hear about yet she persevered and became the teacher we all wish we had.
Her passion is create empathy and awareness about BIPOC through the process of decolonizing not only our bookshelf but also ourselves. This conversation is enlightening and thought provoking but it is her poem about home that caused an ache in our heart and a stir in our soul.
2021-02-2437 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneWhy Not Wonder? - Candid Conversation with Ariana NovakToday we are joined by Ariana Novak all the way from Costa Rica!
She is a Transformation Coach, Yoga Instructor and Lululemon Ambassador and in essence is a person who is TRANSFORMATIVE, MAGICAL and EMPOWERING! Ariana shares how she went from accounting to hot yoga and over time came to know herself and began to live her life as she moved from uncomfortable to awakening.
Ariana takes us through her 3 things that can make you feel proud plus a bonus piece of advice.
1) The power's in your mind
2021-02-1733 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneThe Bridges We Must Cross - Candid Conversation with Carter WallsToday we are joined by Carter Walls who is a Performance and Mindset Coach specializing in the personal (and athletic) development of youth and youth athletes.
His experience as a former All-Canadian volleyball player, Sports Performance Trainer and over two decades as a High Performance Volleyball Coach gives him incredibly unique experience and remarkable insight for motivating and mentoring youth athletes.
Carter joined us from sunny Hawaii where he shared with us what it was like to cross a certain bridge, getting called out by one of his students and how he was...
2021-02-1032 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneBlack Girl in Love - Candid Conversation with Trey AnthonyToday we are joined by Trey Anthony who is an award-winning writer and producer.
We embrace the fact that Mercury Retrograde messed with our audio slightly and the imperfection that is Chaos to Calm.
Trey Anthony is the first black woman in Canada to have a television series on a prime time network. Her work includes the plays, ‘da Kink in My Hair and How Black Mothers Say I Love You. She is co-writing a feature film which is an adaption of her play entitled, How Black Mothers Say I love You, which is...
2021-02-0143 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneThe Shadow of Sunny - Candid Conversation with Meaghan MartonToday we are joined by Meaghan Marton who identifies herself as a community change maker, without one specific label to identify what and who she is.
Meaghan believes she is a “wearer of multiple hats.” An animal lover, a leader, a volunteer, a “hype woman”, a friend, and many things in between. She has found herself in a variety of different volunteer and career positions after graduating in 2015 from the University of Windsor from Psychology & Women’s Studies.
She travelled in a van across North America for 5 months in 2018, which led her to fin...
2021-02-0129 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneFrom Invincible to Vulnerable - Candid Conversation with Cavell JohnsonToday we are joined by the head coach of the KW Titans and leader of BR4ND (Building Reputations for Nurturing Development) which is a mentoring and mental health advocacy initiative geared to youth and individuals who need a caring individual in their corner.
Johnson hails from Virginia originally but now calls Kitchener Waterloo his home away from home. He has been away from his hometown for quite some time, playing professional basketball overseas for many seasons before landing a spot here in Canada. After dedicating time as a player with the NBL Canada he now...
2021-02-0128 min
Candid Conversations with Candice & ChivonneHold the Door! - Candid Conversation with Marti OuelletteToday we are joined by Marti Ouellette.
We learned how holding the door for someone can lead to a life-changing experience, that saying "yes!" might scare the hell out of you but it is what brings you closer to where you want to be and that amazing things don't happen when you are lounging in a Lazy Boy chair!
Party Hearty Marti is an Intuitive Transformational Mindset Coach and Success Strategist. Marti Ouellette is a sought-after keynote speaker, coach and corporate strategy professional.
Marti has over 25 years...
2021-02-0125 min