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The Art of Badassery#17: Rewriting the Rules: Kimberley Rivando-Robb and the Art of Being a BadassClick YouTube to watch the video.
In today's episode, we dive deep into resilience, self-empowerment, and unleashing your inner badass. Today's guest is Kimberley Rivando-Robb, a visionary CEO and founder of Retroscripts. Get ready to be inspired as we explore Kimberley's extraordinary journey, filled with triumphs, challenges, and the relentless pursuit of happiness. In this conversation, we delve into the power of somatics and the importance of acknowledging and embracing negative emotions. Together, we uncover the consequences of suppressing our true selves, the need for authenticity, and breaking free from societal expectations. Listeners, prepare for a thought-provoking d...
2023-09-1140 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Cathy BalesIn the seventeenth episode of Fireside Stories, we welcome Cathy Bales, and she will be speaking to us about Thriving Within Chaos. Cathy met the love of her life at 17, and they’ve been married for 29 years. They have four kids and one grandchild with a set of twins on the way! In addition, Cathy and her family have been foster parents to many babies and pregnant moms, a temporary home to students, hockey players, and adults (both single and couples) in transitional stages of life. She now has a coaching/corporate training practice called NS...
2022-08-2536 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Danielle JoworskiIn the sixteenth episode of Fireside Stories, we welcome Danielle Joworski, who will talk to us about how she learned to believe in and trust herself."The harder I worked, the harder things became. A pause created my greater failures that have become my biggest successes today. Once I believed in myself and embraced vulnerability to be seen for who I am, I'm able to help other women to stop working harder, create their biggest successes, and become visible to themselves and those they want to be seen by." - Danielle Follow & Connect...
2022-03-1755 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Krystal SniderWe often see horrific acts of abuse and pain in the news, but have you ever really thought about what happens after the headlines go away? Krystal Snider has and is one of those people helping those after the trauma. The fifteenth episode of Fireside Stories may be a bit heavy, and I want the viewers and listeners to be aware that nothing said in this interview is taken lightly. Be mindful that triggers are real, so please ensure you have the support system that you need before watching or listening. I’m honoured to be speaking wi...
2022-03-0437 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: May RodriguezFor many of us, these past few years have created stress and fatigue for reasons, that to be honest, are quite obvious. The question is how to manage this stress and live a healthier lifestyle. Our guest today, May Rodriguez, is an enthusiast on a mission to get people life-changing results. In the fourteenth episode of Fireside Stories, May will be chatting with us about our adrenals. She believes that everyone is walking around in burnout and adrenal fatigue and will be discussing what causes this and how we can prevent our adrenals from becoming overworked.
2022-02-0336 min
Creative Conversations-A Living Library of Resilience ShowcaseEP 11: Creative Conversations-Creative Wellness Haven Series: Meditation LabyrinthWelcome to the podcast A Living Library, where we have creative conversations. It's a journey involving discussions to process resiliency, an exchange of discovery and healing, and talks among friends to open ears and eyes. Today’s episode is part of the Creative Wellness Haven Series. Welcome To A Creative Wellness Haven, a collaborative approach to bring you Quality Creative Wellness Opportunities. We utilize the healing qualities of art expression, nature immersion and self-care planning to create a safe and welcoming environment to rest and rejuvenate. https://bewhimsiartloft.ca/creative-wellness/ Episode 11 is all about Mediation Labyrinths. I am your Host...
2021-11-0853 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Mahara WaymanHave you ever really thought lately about the choices that you make in your life? The paths that you choose? Our guest today, Mahara Wayman, is an empowerment coach helping women harness their voices. In the thirteenth episode of Fireside Stories, Mahara will be chatting with us about the surprising gift of choice. At the age of 55, Mahara had the opportunity to choose the tenor for the rest of her life. “Losing my corporate job is the best gift I could have asked for, and in fact, I did ask for it. I manifested this massive nudge toward...
2021-08-2042 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: May RodriguezFor many, merely floating along and living an unhealthy lifestyle is a trend they want to break. Instead, more people are investing more time and energy into wellness, living lives that are more enjoyable and sustainable in the long run. Our guest today, May Rodriguez, is healing in the process of helping others. She is an enthusiast who loves to learn new things and thrives best when helping others rise and become their best self.In the twelfth episode of Fireside Stories, May will be chatting with us about rising in wellness. This includes her approach to...
2021-08-1226 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Rhiannon BarryAfter speaking with many people, I have realized that many of us have experienced trauma in our early lives and often have to make the conscious decision to work through them and find growth. Today, our guest, Rhiannon Barry, knows all about this experience and has had to fight her way back from the grips of trauma.In the eleventh episode of Fireside Stories, Rhiannon will be chatting with us about challenging times. For her, studying Psychology during the Pandemic has presented challenges and drummed up unhealed wounds. Over the years, she has had to tackle many...
2021-07-2933 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Sonia GuzmanHave you ever experience that moment of overwhelm while working? That moment when it feels like you just can’t breathe, you can’t focus and your work is drowning you instead of feeding you? Our guest today, Sonia Guzman, knows all about this and has a unique way to support you.The tenth episode of FireSide Stories- Human Library is available on Youtube and all podcast streaming sites for your listening convenience.Sonia will be chatting with us about Integrative and Somatic Coaching. She supports individuals to build a heart-centred future without burnout by look...
2021-07-1539 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Kristina KastelanacHave you ever heard of the power of the mind? Do you believe that we can heal our mental and physical issues using different techniques like Somatic training? The ninth episode of Fireside Stories- Human Library is available on Youtube and all podcast streaming sites for your listening convenience. Our guest today is Kristina Kastelanac.Kristina will be chatting today with us about how deep healing can happen from the inside out. She grew her body awareness through Somatic training and learned how to unwind her trapped fight, flight and freeze in her own body. As a c...
2021-06-0337 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Anne DayWho is in your tribe cheering you on and supporting you through the ups and downs of life? The eighth episode of the FireSide Stories- Human Library is available on Youtube and all podcast streaming sites for your listening convenience. Our guest today is Anne Day.Anne has spent half her career in the non-profit sector and the other half as a social entrepreneur. Her focus and driving force has always been on helping women realize their potential and finding success on their terms. She firmly believes in helping women and the power and strength in collaboration...
2021-05-1334 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Ralph RobbHave you ever thought about what life would be like if you had taken a different path? Who would you be, where would you be? Born in Wolverhampton, England, to Jamaican parents, Ralph has had to endure and thrive despite the many limitations and obstacles that life has provided. In this podcast, Ralph reflects on his journey as a young black man growing up in a troubled city. Listen in as he details his experiences, struggles, opportunities and life lessons found within sports that helped make him the author he is today. Writing is his passion and...
2021-04-1640 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Amber TaylorAmber has spent the last 4 years trying to heal and reconnect with herself. She now understands that she is not who she used to be and has opened herself up to embracing infinite possibilities. This has lead her on a journey of synchronicity, divine timing and expanding her own view of herself. She was diagnosed with bipolar, depression, and ADHD, she originally sought out traditional western experts only to feel more disconnected. Through a series of synchronistic events, she has now connected with a reiki healer and homeopath who opened her eyes to her multidimensional self. She has healed in...
2021-04-0840 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Theresa CzajkowskiTheresa is a tutor who works with parents and caregivers of young children to learn and build new skills with play experiences. She grew up physically challenged due to a birth defect and had to learn how to navigate the world the way able-bodied people do because that's who she was surrounded by. Join me in welcoming Theresa as she talks about advocating for oneself, living with empathy and thriving despite limitations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-03-1549 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Theresa SawchukAre you ready to face your fears? Theresa’s inspirational discussion about stepping into and speaking your fear is one that will leave you thinking for days. After working for 19 years for the same company, she left a world of financial security and started the business of her dreams. Watch and listen as she talks about the lasting effect of COVID on her personally, her family, business, and the global impact it’s having on all aspects of life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-02-1146 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Ali RutherfordAli’s story of loss and resilience will inspire and make you think about the unique way we all maneuver life and cope with change. At only 32 years of age, Ali has experienced a level of loss that many of us would struggle to understand. After her husband’s tragic passing, followed by the sudden and unexpected deaths of both her Dad and Step-Mother, she has had to pivot and regain her footing in the under talked about and confusing world of grief, death and life beyond. Ali is an inspiration with her determination to remain on top of h...
2021-01-2145 minFireside StoriesFireside Stories: Ben SkinnerBen is a trans/non-binary person of colour living in Kitchener, ON. He plays elite level rugby, is a graduate student studying Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and works at a Peace Research Institute called Project Ploughshares.Ben: “My ‘coming out’ story is complex and multifaceted, which I think ultimately lends itself to being relatable for a lot of LGBTQ+ people. It is filled with highs and lows, making for a dramatic saga that ultimately ends with a message of love and hope.’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
2021-01-0749 min
Fireside StoriesFireside Stories: Jennifer WallaceJoin this great discussion as we dive deeper into the life of Jennifer Wallace. Jenn has been actively volunteering in the community since the age of 12 and chats with us about the benefits of giving back, an honest account of who is helping in the community and how YOU can help those in need. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-12-1731 min
The Momtellectual PodcastMOMTELLECTUAL 120 - Black Lives Matter with Steph, Kimberley, and TheresaThis is a special episode - it is the audio from my video podcast I cohost with Theresa Czajkowski called the Idea Play Circle. We were honoured and grateful that our friends Steph K and Kimberley Rivando-Robb joined us to talk about their experiences as black women in Canada in this time of social and political reaction to the death of George Floyd in the US.
Please note that the language in this episode has not been edited and at times is not suitable for children.
To find out more about the episode including where...
2020-06-081h 32The Momtellectual PodcastMOMTELLECTUAL 090 - Hardship and Greatness with Kimberley Rivando-RobbKimberley Rivando-Robb is a PSW at Carpenter Hospice in Burlington, and we talk about what it's like to be close to death.
Kimberley is also a storyteller and owns Retroscripts, where she offers workshops and helps people tell their life stories. She offers interesting insights about storytelling and how it can help people at the end of life.
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2019-12-0928 minThe Momtellectual PodcastMOMTELLECTUAL 089 - Loving Stories with Kimberley Rivando-RobbKimberley Rivando-Robb is a PSW at Carpenter Hospice in Burlington, and we talk about what it's like to be close to death.
Kimberley is also a storyteller and owns Retroscripts, where she offers workshops and helps people tell their life stories. She offers interesting insights about storytelling and how it can help people at the end of life.
Part 2 of 3
Thanks to our sponsor, Willful - To find out more about how Willful can help you conveniently and inexpensively create wills and powers of attorney online, as well as access the Momtellectual affiliate...
2019-12-0220 minThe Momtellectual PodcastMOMTELLECTUAL 088 - Talking Hospice with Kimberley Rivando-RobbKimberley Rivando-Robb is a PSW at Carpenter Hospice in Burlington, and we talk about what it's like to be close to death.
Kimberley is also a storyteller and owns Retroscripts, where she offers workshops and helps people tell their life stories. She offers interesting insights about storytelling and how it can help people at the end of life.
Part 1 of 3
Thanks to our sponsor, Willful - To find out more about how Willful can help you conveniently and inexpensively create wills and powers of attorney online, as well as access the Momtellectual affiliate...
2019-11-2524 min