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HR on the FrontlineMastering Frontline Employee Retention w/Kirsti Stubbs (formerly Starbucks)Send us a textA lot of frontline companies have historically had high turnover. But does it have to be that way?Even though many in the workforce still view jobs in areas like retail, hospitality, and food services as short-term options, ongoing labour shortages mean People Leaders in these industries need to try and foster long-term retention and growth in order to build a sustainable talent pipeline in the next decade.In this week's Culture Clinic, Guusto’s Co-Founder Skai Dalziel and executive HR and Total Re...2023-07-1336 min
Embrace SimplifiedWhisper - Readings from latest bookWhisper launched in April 2022 and hit bestseller in multiple hot new release categories. Today I am sharing a few short passages from the book and celebrating all of the authors for sharing so bravely. You can buy Whisper on Amazon OR you can still order a signed copy from me directly. Thank you all for your support.2022-08-1518 minEmbrace SimplifiedHow are Moms Really Doing?Michelle and I are opening up the conversation around working moms, mom guilt, balance, life since lockdowns and other important things that relate to HOW WOMEN ARE ACTUALLY DOING right now. There was a ton of exchanges and articles in advance of this convo and we are sharing them all here for you to check out and weigh in on too!Canadian Chamber of Commerce press release:https://chamber.ca/news/working-women-are-not-ok-job-numbers-commentary-from-the-canadian-chamber-of-commerce/Wall Street Journal - Boost Your Mental Health by saying No:2022-08-0833 minEmbrace SimplifiedHeal Your Space, Heal YourselfI know first hand how impactful your physical space can be on your ability to heal and so when Ala from MindfulSpacesbyAla connected on Instagram I wanted to learn more! She teaches women how to simplify and how to do far more than declutter their spaces although that is a priority. I loved our conversation on mindful spending, emotional healing and simplifying and I think you will take something away that you are meant to hear today. Connect on IG with Ala at https://www.instagram.com/mindfulspacesbyala/2022-08-0131 minEmbrace SimplifiedTrusting YourselfThis episode is a very special one - Allie works with entrepreneurs helping them sink into their essence and higher selves - I have had the pleasure of working with and interviewing some of her clients here on this podcast and its a stellar client list trust me! I believe there is so much power for women who don't run their own business to take these messages of trust, belief in yourself and using tools like manifestation, surrender, meditation and human design to find momentum and ease in their careers! I hope you take away a juicy nugget from...2022-07-2536 minEmbrace SimplifiedLife > Career - NEW COACHINGToday I want to share with you a new offer for 1:1 coaching like nothing I have ever offered before - this is the therapy for your career you have been asking for and we are getting ready to kick off asap so DM me on Instagram or email kirstistubbs@gmail.com if this is something you want to learn more about!Don't forget to leave a review for a chance to win a self care package in the mail this summer! Check out Women in Progress Media - Shows in our network to check out!...2022-07-1816 minEmbrace SimplifiedWhat it really takes to Get Sh!t Done!Covid really messed up our plans and we don't talk about that enough! Rachel owned a thriving co-working space pre pandemic in Toronto and she had to pivot massively - which she did and gracefully I may add. Now, this girl is Getting Sh!t done in new ways and she is helping others do it too. I loved this convo... past, present and future Make Lemonade stories and updates. Everything you need to connect, follow and take part in what Rachel is up to can be found here https://www.makelemonade.ca/Tag us both online...2022-07-1134 minEmbrace SimplifiedGetting friendly with Emotions + PlayAmanda Evans is passionate about supporting children and families to be their happiest and healthiest selves! Her own healing journey taught her so much about the extraordinary healing powers of play, love, and connection. She is dedicated to helping people take their health and happiness into their own hands, believing in their own magic and the power to heal from within.Her work as a Kindergarten teacher (and recovering perfectionist and people-pleaser) taught her so much about how we need to be able to fill our own cups and feel safe, loved, accepted and connected in order...2022-07-0445 minEmbrace SimplifiedDiary of an Honest Mom joins Kirsti!The QUEEN of relatable motherhood reels is joining me on todays episode and I am so excited to bring you this honest convo. Libby was a teacher before the pandemic began and she took to tik tok + IG to start sharing what she called Diary of an Honest Mom... her real honest and relatable content went viral .... over and over and over again! She now works with big brands, is a keynote speaker and content creator who is making moms feel seen and understood every dang day!! Hope you like this episode, let us know by tagging me and...2022-06-2736 minEmbrace SimplifiedHuman Design to Unlock EaseI have been having so many conversations on Human Design lately and I was so excited when Laura said she was in for the podcast as I knew I needed to bring this discussion and knowledge to all of you. Laura is a mom, a corporate professional and an entrepreneur. She is HD certified and she has a talent for helping women integrate their unique Human Design blueprint into how they operate at work orin their own business. This is next level stuff – this is how you feel seen and understood on a deep and profound level. Things you do...2022-06-2047 minEmbrace SimplifiedNew World of Work for Women- Part 2We are back for Part 2 with Jenny Hargraves, the founder of Tellent. In this episode Jenny gets vulnerable with us about her mental health journey as a mother and entrepreneur - including a very difficult low point in the pandemic. She was brave enough to let us hear her story and shared what she feels helped her get back to a healthier place. If you want to learn more about Tellent and the Propeller Experience I hope you will go back to Episode 71 and listen to Jenny share more. Visit wearetellent.com for all the detailsAnyone...2022-06-1331 minEmbrace SimplifiedNew World of Work for Women- Part 1Jenny is a firecracker and woman on a MISSION! Ever since I have known her she has been passionate about advancing women in the workplace. She is a public speaker, founder and expert in the issues that are holding us back in workplaces and in building our businesses. She is also a personal friend so this episode is a juicy one because I knew the questions to ask ;) We go there with mental health, pandemic stress, homeschooling while building massive projects professionally, changing our minds on things in our life ... enjoy the listen and make a big coffee this...2022-06-0630 minEmbrace SimplifiedBuild a Beautiful Biz with @BrittneyCEOJuicy convo with a badass Brittney Jones CEO who's helping women build beautiful businesses online! This entrepreneur gives women permission and KNOW HOW to earn more money than they ever dreamed of. The conversation around DESIRE and getting to your next level financially in your career or business is one you do not want to miss! Follow Brittney on IG @BrittneyCEO or listen weekly to her podcast https://www.brittneyjonesceo.com/podcastFor all information about coaching and programs wth Brittney please visit brittneyjonesceo.com2022-05-3039 minEmbrace SimplifiedReal Motherhood with @theblondeandthebabeJenna from @theblondeandthebabe is joining me to discuss mom life in 2022 - we chat entrepreneurship, juggling multiple jobs, mat leave in a pandemic, kids parties, her hobbies and more! This episode will inspire you to think BIG about what you could do as a small side business or even giving you permission to start a hobby or a creative project for YOU. Jenna is creating beautiful + real content online which drew me in AND she helped me through my hair dilemmas last year when I embraced the curls and the grey all at once. If you need some hair...2022-05-2339 minEmbrace SimplifiedRedefining Work, Beauty and LifeAndria from @building.our.beautiful joins me to talk about allllll the things - motherhood, business, health and beauty! She authentically shares her career story, her ah ha moments, her hardest points and how she is embracing life and simplifying. Andria is a true leader, building a beautiful business and community and I love being inspired by her raw and truthful content online - follow her on IG and visit https://linktr.ee/buildingourbeautiful to learn more about clean beauty and everything Andria has to offer!2022-05-1636 minEmbrace SimplifiedPermission with KristiKristi is a Energetic Activator & Consciousness Expander who offers coaching and luxury retreats. This episode is all about PERMISSION - what do you need to give yourself permission for? How powerful could this be the most ultimate act of self love and self care? This is what we are talking about... the perspective and rituals we can be embracing to welcome in permission and expansion. We talk about barriers vs boundaries and the masculine and feminine energy balance. Visit Kristi on IG @KristiKingPerras to discover amazing ways to work together.2022-05-0927 minEmbrace SimplifiedPurpose + AdvocacyPlease consider sharing this episdoe and tag myself and Tara Wood so we can bring even more awareness to this important campaign - making fertility treatments and support acessible and affordable for more families in Canada! conceivabledreams.org is where you need to go to learn more and help advocate. There is currently board positions open and maybe one of our listeners would be suited to help this amazing campaign succeed!2022-05-0223 minEmbrace SimplifiedStyle, Social Circles + Success with SusanI just couldn't help myself with the alteration on this weeks episode title! You all caught that right?! Today you will get to listen in while Susan and I catch up and dig in to life as entrepreneurs pivoting in pandemics (or not) and doing things our own way (no matter what). I love the journey and growth that Isla Pearl has taken in the years I have been following along and I think Susan has built a brand that feels very aligned to who she is and what she loves. We call all take something away from this...2022-04-2532 minEmbrace SimplifiedCapturing Life's MomentsYou will leave this episode inspired to take the chaos that is your photo situation and start creating beautiful keepsake photo books for you and your family. Plus we talk all things motherhood, health and how we became fast friends.Everything you need to work with Emily, book her for family or brand shoots and learn more about the beautiful books she makes is at emilydphotography.com2022-04-1834 minEmbrace SimplifiedYour Kids Their MoneyClifton was introduced to me online through a mutual friend and I was excited to bring him on the podcast as MONEY + PARENTING are two topics I want to dig into more this year. Clifton is the perfect teacher of helping us raise more financially literate kids - he just released his first book, he is also a father and he had a difficult time financially that he knows he can help other people avoid. In this episode he candidly shares his tips for parents and how owning our money stories can help us move forward with new habits.2022-04-1139 minEmbrace SimplifiedMental Health + MotherhoodThis was a wonderful episode - Carly boldly shares how is her business has evolved and grown significantly while allowing her to build her dream life and live her purpose. Carly opened a virtual health clinic in the pandemic and as a business woman what she has accomplished is amazing! Along with her practice she coaches women in becoming the best version of themselves and shedding their shoulds to live from a place of less anxiety and more clarity. As a mother of twin 5 year old girls she knows first hand what the role of motherhood can do to...2022-04-0440 minEmbrace SimplifiedLeaning into CreativityIn todays episode we discuss career change, mindfulness and creating a life you love! Nathalie left a 17 year career in Project Management at a large bank when she started her creative photography company PictoNat. Since then she has written a book, started two podasts and helped over 75 women entrepreneurs create their personal brand visually. Nathalie website has every detail about her brand experiences and the other creative pursuits she is up to, visit pictonat.com2022-03-2841 minEmbrace SimplifiedNew town, New Biz, New YOUAmy has had a diverse and amazing career as one of Canada's top event producers - she has worked with over 40 non profit organizations and started many businesses. During the Pandemic she moved her family out of the city to Blue Mountain and she opened The Bea Bar which is adorable! She has so many great lessons and I just love her energy anytime we connect. She was also a first time writer in my latest book Whisper which launches on Amazon April 12th.Follow Amy on Instagram @milneamyr and two of her latest creative ideas @thebea...2022-03-2148 minEmbrace SimplifiedThe Stories You Are Telling YourselfIn this solo episode I am digging into the power of the reframe. Walking through the steps of pausing, asking what is the story you are telling yourself, self compassion and then creating a new story in your mind. This powerful excercise takes an impact on what we think, believe, feel and therefore ripples into our actions and results. I share with you REAL examples of how I do this in my everyday life for small and big things.Always follow along for more insights and riffs on mindset coaching with me @kirstistubbs on IG2022-03-1424 minEmbrace SimplifiedGreen at HomeEmma is my go to learning and living a more green and low tox lifestyle. I love how she tells it like it is, makes things approachable not overwhelming and she is so knowledgeable. This is a great one to inspire you to make small shifts in your life - in your home and also in products you may be using. Cheers to our whole health! https://greenathome.ca/2022-03-0737 minEmbrace SimplifiedWelcoming in More LoveThis is a very unique episode and Amy took me outside of my comfort zone with this one! She is sharing so many tangible ways we can all welcome in more love - self love and love with a romantic partner. She uses Feng Shui to bring in elements that welcome love and you are going to love her ideas! For all coaching opportunities and working with Amy to look at your whole home visit https://www.amyrenningcoaching.com/2022-02-2826 minEmbrace SimplifiedThe Rollercoaster to EntrepreneurshipTania at Warrior Life Creative brings a real look at the journey to entrepreneurship... all the limiting beliefs, discomfort and growth that one finds when they leap in! Find her online @warriorlifecreative Tania openly shares her mental health struggles and does mention a period of time where she was suicidal. I wanted to remind anyone listening who is struggling too that there is help available and you never need to feel alone. Here is a link to the Canada Helpline https://www.google.ca/search?q=suicide+hotline&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-ca&c...2022-02-2134 minEmbrace SimplifiedRediscovering Pleasure Through HealingI found Alison through a mutual friend on Instagram, read some of her blog posts and knew I needed to talk to her and learn about what she does and how she helps people heal. Our meeting is this episode and it's like a Podcast interview meets therapy. Alison has a fascinating career story and her transformation is inspiring. I am so grateful to Alison for seeing me in this conversation and meeting me where I am at. I know very little about Psychedelics and was eager to learn more. I also stretched myself out of my comfort zone...2022-02-1435 minEmbrace SimplifiedBusy Families + Easy MealsStephanie joins us on the podcast to talk about quick, healthy meal ideas for 2022! Stephanie runs virtual cooking classes, makes custom meal and recipe plans for busy families and is a wealth of information and inspiration online if simplifying meal time is on your goal list this year.Follow her online @lealoucooks to find out everything you need to work with her and be inspired!2022-02-0741 minEmbrace SimplifiedCommunity, Connection, Courses + Cora-LynnCora-Lynn Hazelwood is the founder of D2Sell, she is a multiple six-figure course creator and Tech marketing wiz kid. She generated over $350K in 11 months with ONE online course & only 100 daily story views on the gram. Today's episode is FIRE and whether you are a biz owner or not you will take away inspiration from this badass creator and businesswoman. We also dig into the lines between personal and professional when building an online business and its so GOOD! #youarenotinterestingFollow Cora-Lynn @coralynnhazelwood for daily motivation on going after what you want and doing it with...2022-01-3148 minEmbrace SimplifiedComfort Food, Yes Please!Elizabeth lives in the same new town as me and her comfort food recipes always wow me online. She is a professional recipe developer! Join us for this conversation on healthy eating, simplified kitchen and cooking tips and more! Follow her @elizabeth_raybould to be inspired and find out more!2022-01-2420 minEmbrace SimplifiedGoing after your GoalsNat is one half of the power couple behind Clean Finish Renovations plus she is a real estate agent, designer, investor, photographer and all around badass female entrepreneur. She also happens to be a dear friend and my favorite day of the week is the ones we co-work together from the Living space she helped me design! This episode is FULL of juicy truths and Nat's apprach to building her businesses and life are refreshing. She talks candidly about her choice to focus on her business and what that means she is giving up right now. This episode will...2022-01-1733 minEmbrace SimplifiedSalons, Motherhood, Coaching + Cold DipsFrancesca of FrannieandCo sits down with me to talk about her career journey from the sexy salons of London to moving countries, diving into motherhood and building a business on her terms. I am really excited to bring you this inspiring conversation with a down to earth and REAL as the get mama who is pursuing her latest dreams of mindset coaching other women. There are so many ways to work with her and be inspired by her daily truths and wisdom! Her new program RISE is still accepting applicants and I hope you will check it out if...2022-01-1040 minEmbrace SimplifiedThe Book DoulaSabrina Greer - CEO of YGTMedia Company joins us in the episode that kicks off 2022. We are talking motherhood, entrepreneurship, writing and past careers. As the Book Doula, Sabrina is helping hundreds of women tell their story and find their voice and is a 8x Bestselling Author herself. In May 2022 myself and Sabrina are in a co-authored book with 15 other women called Whisper. Plus in 2022 she is putting out her own memoir and launching programs to help women bring their book to life! Visit her online @YGTMediaCo or @sabrina.greer2.02022-01-0340 minEmbrace SimplifiedWell Placed - Tips for an Organized LifeBree from Wellplaced.ca joins us to talk about organizing life, work and home! Kick off 2022 with some inspo from someone with 12+ years in the organizing industry working with everyone from busy moms to executives in a professional setting. Bree shares all her coaching, services and new online programs at her website https://www.wellplaced.ca/Stay tuned in January for even more offerings from Bree!2021-12-2739 minEmbrace SimplifiedMindfulness + DowntimeReal ways to incorporate mindfulness this holiday season so you can sink into the restful downtime you are craving!Happy Holidays from our family to yours!App I use for Meditation - Insight TimerBeautiful Board Games I splurged on for Christmas - Michaud Toys in Ontario2021-12-2025 minEmbrace SimplifiedLove Languages SimplifiedThe 5 Love Languages have been around for a long time and I have read and studied them quite a lot so today I am going to share more on this topic. I am giving an overview of the 5 languages and my thoughts on how understanding them can help you in communication and all relationships in your life. I believe that understanding how you need to receive love is a huge step in discovering yourself and what you want in relationships - from parents and partners. It can point out patterns for how you have felt rejected or unloved and...2021-12-1317 minEmbrace SimplifiedMotherhood UnderstoodYou can visit and follow Shayne on IG @shaynehenderson or shaynehenderson.com2021-12-0638 minEmbrace SimplifiedOne Woman’s Relentless Search for HappinessErin is the Author of All Good Things - A Memoir About Genetic Testing, Infertility and One Woman’s Relentless Search for Happiness. She shares her story to help other women struggling with unexpected diagnosis's, infertility and more... in this episode we reminisce on how we met YEARS ago, the challenges women face with often navigating challenges in secret and her adventures in writing and self publishing her first book.To learn more about her publishing company, books and public speaking visit - https://www.erinpaterson.com/2021-11-2947 minEmbrace SimplifiedIntentional Spending this SeasonWith Black Friday upon us I wanted to share some thoughts on gift giving, spending and how we can all bring more intention this season. I share some thoughts on minimalist approaches and even how to encourage more intentional downtime and rest this season. Start early but stop early too ;)DM me on IG @kirstistubbs or @embracesimplified with tips you have on holiday shopping OR if you need any essential oils or diffusers in time for Christmas!My Kindness Calendar - https://mykindnesscalendar.comDiscount Code with HanDyed Apparel is still live - KIRSTI10 for 10...2021-11-2221 minEmbrace SimplifiedHGTV to IGTV - Let's talk Renovations!Today I am sharing a bit of my story on taking part in not one but two HGTV shows including some tips and considerations if you are thinking of applying. I am going to take you behind the scenes on what the last year has looked like as I renovated my home in Prince Edward County - this is my biggest renovation to date and like I have said before not my last! Something comes alive in me in the renovation dust, making decisions and tradeoffs and building a beautiful functional space is something I LOVE to do now...2021-11-1534 minEmbrace SimplifiedScrew the HustleI hit record after feeling fired up - in the best possible way - after reading an article from another "Corporate Survivor" about burnout, recovery, comfort zones and rest ... it's a LOT easier to say screw the hustle than it is to actually live in alignment with that and so we struggle and there is resistance. I am talking today about everything from the Great Resignation that is taking place to Hustle Culture, Workplaces and my strategies for shifting my mindset around work, productivity and reshaping my life!Here is the article that was so juicy and...2021-11-0828 minEmbrace SimplifiedFashion, Entrepreneurship and Motherhood with Susan Bursic2021-11-0150 minEmbrace SimplifiedLess stress + More Traditions and FUNThis is my riff on a topic of conversation that has come up a LOT recently with women opening up to me - how stressful the holidays can be and how little FUN and PLAY they have in their life. Two things I have definitely experienced a lot of in the past and have many thoughts on.In the episode I mention Glennon's podcast on how she uncovered she needs more FUN in her life and recommend a follow up listen if this speaks to you - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fun-what-the-hell-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-it/id1564530722?i=10005237369962021-10-2528 minEmbrace SimplifiedKids Clothes SimplifiedToday I am sharing some of the ways that simplifying kids clothes has helped me find more flow, less arguing and more ease in our home! I talk about organizing closets, turning things over with new seasons, how I save money and what I do about family photos, keeping traditions and having fun with clothing! I also get into the real nitty gritty of having the kids help with things like laundry, choosing outfits, keeping their room tidy and feeling like they have control in their wardrobe and expression of style! This is a fun one and lots of...2021-10-1829 minEmbrace SimplifiedPersonal Update + Opening Up About PainThis is a very personal share about my divorce. I discuss what I have realized about navigating through this season, where I am at emotionally and how that is impacting my life. I talk about some of the negative language around divorce that just doesn't resonate for me OR help an already hard thing. I also talk about how women struggle in silence rather than opening up about their pain and feeling the freedom that comes with sharing and being heard and seen. I urge you - no matter what your struggle is - to find a trusted person...2021-10-1121 minEmbrace SimplifiedBrain Injury, Artwork + Great AdviceKerry from @HereSheCreates is joining me for an amazing conversation about perseverance, hope, community and more. Kerry had built a very successful corporate career when "the Event" changed a lot and suddenly. She has learned to live with her traumatic brain injury but will always struggle in doing daily tasks most of us don't even think twice about. Her attitude is what I find so inspiring and how far she has come in only 4 years. She's a fun and playful mom, an active and welcoming part of her community and in recent years she has become an amazing artist...2021-10-0437 minEmbrace SimplifiedFighting for her life + Advocating For OthersToday's conversation with Steph from @RosieLifewithGrey is truly special. Steph shares with us an incredible, scary and hopeful journey she has been on with her CF struggle. Cystic Fibrosis is a rare disease and as such it is not properly supported in Canada. She shares her unbelievable and heroic story of fighting to breath and get her hands on a new medication, not yet in Canada, to help her do that. Now years later she has dramatically improved her lung capacity (however it is still under 50%) and she has become an advocate for other CF families trying to gain...2021-09-2742 minEmbrace SimplifiedFall in Love with Your LifeToday we are talking about the learnings I have had in Meal Planning and experimenting with some healthier options for the whole family plus I am going to get into the juicy topic of intentional scheduling (yes even as a Rebel I love a good flow to my week!) and how you can try to incorporate more into your week by doing less! I also share some learnings I have had in teaching my kids about priorities and scheduling over the summer. I referenced a link of simple visual images I used in discussing time management with my...2021-09-2038 minEmbrace SimplifiedRaw Beauty Co. with Erin TreloarErin from Raw Beauty Co. is sitting down to talk with us about all the things... we discuss intuitive eating, mental health, difficult seasons, the Raw Beauty Reset Program and so much more. This is a fun episode because Erin and I go way back - we are even share some embarrassing college memories with listeners PLUS she is the host of her own podcast - Raw Beauty Talks - so she knows her stuff!What is Raw Beauty?Raw Beauty accentuates and celebrates the unique beauty within each of us – the perfect, imperfect, scars, sizes an...2021-09-1345 minEmbrace Simplified5 Things I am Loving Right Now1. Reading real books - check out my IG for some more recent recos! This summer I read a lot but the 3 I would recommend are: The Truth Hurts by Rebecca Reid, The Push by Ashley Audrain, and currently A Radical Awakening: Turn Pain into Power, Embrace Your Truth, Live Free by Shefali Tsabary2. Putting my Kitchen to bed - lots of tips here that I have based my routines off of - https://www.hol-fit.com/thehealthykitchen3. Planning our across Canada trip - if we are lucky the next big decision will be what RV...2021-09-0612 minEmbrace SimplifiedPersonal Branding for Career + BizI love the topic of Personal Branding because I love helping people up level their brand using their skills, experiences and values. I bring over 20 years experience in recruitment, marketing and retail/hospitality operations to what I do - I have helped hire a LOT of people and helped attract a lot of talent to large organizations so I know how people stand out and how they get lost in the application processes. Today is an intro to what a personal brand is, what are the key components to identifying your personal brand and some thoughts on how to...2021-08-3019 minEmbrace SimplifiedMaking BIG DecisionsToday I am talking about tips and ideas for making decisions. These strategies could be used to make small decisions in daily life OR big bold badass moves in your career, family or business! As always I am here cheering you on in life and your inspired action takeaway is to write down the decision you need to make including what you are scared of and what it will feel like on the other side of making it.2021-08-2314 minEmbrace SimplifiedHighlight Reel from Season OneTo wrap up the first season of Embrace Simplified I have rounded up some highlights from your fave episodes! For full episodes check out Episode 1: Backstory, Boldness and BurnoutEpisode 2: Self Care Is HardEpisode 6: Embrace Growth + Find YOU Again!Episode 3: Simplicity + Surrender with Lynne Newman2021-08-1620 minEmbrace SimplifiedKids Emotional Wellness with StellaThis is a special episode as I am welcoming my 8 year old daughter on as my guest! Those close to me often inquire on Stellas emotional maturity - even her teachers have commented - and in reflecting I do think there are some things I have been very intentional about. Due to family history of mental illness and some early signs of frustration around change or lack of control I was curious how I could support her best. This lead me to the Simplicity Parenting course I took back in 2017 (I discuss that in more detail in...2021-08-0938 minEmbrace SimplifiedRediscovering You + Loving What You DoIn this episode Corrie Harding-Keizs joins me to discuss so many juicy topics on managing overwhelm, asking for help and prioritizing YOU! On the professional side we also get to hear from Corrie on what the last year and half has been like in the real estate industry.For those curious the program that helped Corrie was called the Metabolic ResetFind Corrie online at corrieharding.com or follow her on IG @corrie_hardingkeizs2021-08-0234 minEmbrace SimplifiedOvercome The Struggle + Make It Your CallingKate Warren is joining us to chat about branding photography for your business, motherhood, wellness and so much more! For Kate a lot changed when she became a mom and her mental health was impacted like it was for many of us. Now she is taking what she learned in that struggle and building programs to support children and mothers who want to enjoy parenting and live intentionally. She is going to share with us her most precious place in her home (that no one can mess with) and some rituals and routines that help her simplify.2021-07-2633 minEmbrace SimplifiedReal Talk - Mom of 4, Teacher + Healthy Lifestyle EducatorIt's real talk with a mom who doesn't feel like she has it all together but totally looks like she does to every other mom... IYKYK ;) In this episode we discuss parenting, new mom life in a pandemic, running a family with 4 boys, what simplified and intentional living looks like for this mom and so much more. Meghan is also a Kindergarten teacher SO I get her to open up on how we can all make sense of some of the feedback we got from teachers about where are kids are at this year... and what we can all...2021-07-1947 minEmbrace SimplifiedResilience + Intentional LivingKaitlynn is a very successful woman who shares a TON of great truths on mindset, living intentionally and perseverance through hard things. We talk about her struggles to get pregnant and how difficult it can be to go through hard things while also feeling alone. She shared with us some details on her exciting memoir coming out Fall 2021 and I absolutely LOVED what she shared about realigning her life and priorities.Inspired Action - Make your list of CURRENT priorities - looking at where your time is going now. Then make a list of how you...2021-07-1242 minEmbrace SimplifiedThat Green Glow + MoreNadine is a down to earth mama with a clear vision for the business she wants to create and the people she wants to serve. She is calm, grounded and I loved recording this episode with her as she has a way of chilling me out! We talk about nutrition, our relationships with food, starting a business, deciding to invest in ourselves, homeschool, kids nutrition and so much more!Inspired Action - Take note of the times you eat what you think you should eat or avoid things you think you shouldn't eat. Also note any foods...2021-07-0537 minEmbrace SimplifiedJourney to Health + HappinessThis is a juicy episode - Kirsti loves a good pivot and corporate career turned entrepreneurship story and this one delivers! Steph and Kirsti have known each other purely on IG for years and this is their first real convo together. They discuss their retail career paths, working their way up and giving themselves to their job. Steph shares how a serious health scare nudged her to slow down, reprioritize and eventually take the leap - making a massive career pivot that now allows her to grow a business while focusing on her health and a balanced lifestyle. This...2021-06-2835 minEmbrace SimplifiedI'm a Bestselling Author!Let's get an update from Kirsti on how the new sleep habits are going (Episode 4 in February is when she first shared the Sleep Makeover plan if you want to listen to that one first!) and what she has been up to lately. Anyone else feel like they blinked in February and its suddenly June!?In this episode she also share the news that her first book - Life Love Lemonade - hit Bestseller on Amazon in the Motherhood category!! Here is a link to purchase the book if you haven't already - https://www.amazon...2021-06-2122 minEmbrace SimplifiedLauren from This Renegade LoveLauren McPhillips is your internet bestie, a Storyteller, Brand Manager @northmedical and living in beautiful Prince Edward County! Her blog is filled with stories of amazing people and places to see. Today we sit down to chat and invite you to join us!Access free therapy in Ontario at this link - https://myicbt.com/home?gclid=CjwKCAjw-e2EBhAhEiwAJI5jgzbcYDFSF0u3_8gNYHM886b3kHcoYqzZZHN23YJjMBea7p7y2PmKixoCbyYQAvD_BwEOther affordable convenient resources for Mental Health can be found on BetterHelp.com or at doyoumined.comBook Recommendations from LaurenHood Feminism...2021-06-1432 minEmbrace SimplifiedSimplifying + Mental HealthJulia Silvestri Wong describes herself as a 40 something Marketing Maven, Bestie, Sister, Wife, and Mama of 3. She is focused on learning to love herself and raising an eco-conscious family and THAT is a badass mission which makes her an amazing guest on this podcast. In 2020 Julia was recognized by Mom Halo as the Stay at Home Mom of the Year and I celebrated online live with her.In the show we talk over coffee about buying their first home during a pandemic, moving 5 days after Christmas and how she has changed up their lives to prioritize her...2021-06-0724 minEmbrace SimplifiedFigure out what works for YOUEmily is not what you expect when you hear Mortgage Broker and that is what makes her so badass. Families feel secure and comfortable with her in one of the most stressful things they will do in their life - borrow a giant amount of money to become homeowners or do that big renovation! She is one of the hardest working women I know and I see her deliver results for people all day everyday. She is also an active member of her community and has built her brand through partnerships, giving back and bringing communities together. Let's sit...2021-05-3134 minEmbrace SimplifiedHealth Education + EmpowermentMelanie is a truth teller and this episode delivers - I love how we jumped into talking about the reality of her initial reaction to the pandemic, identity loss, juggling family, productivity and her learning moments through the past year. I am a huge fan of Melanie's clinic and of the bodywork that her practitioners do from a mental and physical health perspective.Melanie runs a few online education + empowerment workshops + communities that we mentioned in the show. You can find the details at bodycotoronto.com to find details for Teen Girls Program and Wild Collective along...2021-05-2442 minEmbrace SimplifiedRelationships + Self Care with Allison VillaI love this conversation with Allison Villa because we touch on so many juicy topics like relationships, self care, burnout and nurturing yourself - because afterall it really does start with you. We also talk about the thing that makes self care truly restoring and you need to hear this! Allison's programs are amazing and all linked here.Get a copy of the Self Care Toolkit Allison referenced in this episode www.houseandhook.com/Couple's Sandbox doors open in May 2021: https://www.allisonvilla.com/couples-sandboxTake the free quiz: What's Your Relationship Season: https://quiz...2021-05-1733 minEmbrace SimplifiedNo Fuss Approach to Health + NutritionTina is such a fun person to follow online and she as a badass with making delicious recipes that are beautiful and healthy! We discuss what its like to work with Tina - a holistic nutritionist who also happens to be a food lover – and what it means to meet someone where they are at. She shared vulnerably her struggles with binge eating and fad diets and that opened the conversation for me to speak about my own journey with emotional eating.SIMPLIFY YOUR HEALTH WITH A NO FUSS APPROACH TO WELLNESSFind out about all pr...2021-05-1024 minEmbrace SimplifiedRelationships, Self Love + TacosI am so excited for Leisse Wilcox to join us on the Podcast - in this episode she shares with us all her goodness on relationships {not just romantic ones!}, radical self love, healing, surrender and so much more. She talks insightfully about what is missing in a lot of other self help stuff online and what we need to watch out for. I loved the discussion about asking ourselves what we want in a partnership [single or not this is a really great question to ask] and how to start cultivating those feelings and joy from within ourselves...2021-05-0338 minEmbrace SimplifiedReal Talk on Real Estate + MotherhoodToday we are talking with Laurel Legate a real estate agent {emphasis on the REAL!} in Toronto... she talks about how hot the market is and what she loves about her job. She shares how its been in the pandemic working with young kids at home and the one thing in her self care routine that NO ONE messes with ;) We chat about renovations and decorating and what it looks like to bring heart to her business. Hands down the best part is when we look back to this time last year and get real about our 2020.2021-04-2634 minEmbrace SimplifiedBecoming Iconic with Jen SzpigielIn this episode Jen shared with us a brand new program called Soul-full Sales she is running late April 2021 so when this episode drops there is still time to join! Visit jenszpigiel.com/soulfull-sales to find out more or shoot her a DM on instagram @jenszpigielJen Szpigiel is the Founder and CEO of Becoming Iconic Inc, where she uses her expertise as a Life Coach, Health Coach, and Business Coach and Mentor to help online entrepreneurs grow profitable and aligned businesses.Jen creates transformational experiences for her clients using her unique approach that creates...2021-04-1932 minEmbrace SimplifiedBrand Build Blog + Mental HealthAshley started working with health partitioners to heal herself after traditional doctors missed some serious food allergies and this changed her entire career path. You will love Ashley’s storytelling and fun honest take on growing a business. Ashley shares what she thinks is the first step is if you have a whisper of a business idea but are working full time and tells us all about her Brand Build Blog course and new things she has coming up. We dig into the unsexy stuff like setting up systems for your business and planning for retirement. I am...2021-04-1227 minEmbrace SimplifiedGrowing Your Business with Carolyn BergshoeffCarolyn and I met at our co-working place in the city in 2019 and she was immediately so welcoming and friendly. She has a simple, no nonsense approach to supporting companies with social media and digital marketing efforts to grow their service based or b2b businesses. This episode is packed with value for those thinking of starting a business, established entrepreneurs AND also anyone in a sales and marketing role. Plus we just shoot the mom shit for a bit too which is always entertaining and inspiring - one mom with health goals to another!We talk...2021-04-0540 minEmbrace SimplifiedHealth Habits that StickThis one is filled with strategies for making sustainable change in your health and wellness. We talk leaving corporate careers, TONS of health stuff, listening to your body, mom guilt that comes with change and now to navigate around it.... so much is packed into this episode!Allison is the nutritionist that will let you keep the odd wine and pizza night ... even your daily coffee! But she gets what life is like for busy moms.If you have felt the nudge to change things up in your career and lean into something totally different...2021-03-2930 minEmbrace SimplifiedIntuition + Card Readings with Tarot LoriLori is all about the woo woo without the cuckoo and she does corporate events, personal readings and zoom parties! Recently she was seen on The Social on CTV. We discussed what Tarot is, how it helps me tune into my intuition, what to expect or ask in a reading PLUS she did a live card pulling too…. Someone needs to hear this amazing MONEY card she pulled!Tarot Lori’s website – www.tarotlori.comInspired Action Takeaway – consider pulling a card [from a deck or an app] or think about something creative that can ground you for...2021-03-2217 minEmbrace SimplifiedNeatly OrganizedMelissa from Neatly Organized is here to teach us all how to simplify our homes - everything from cupboards and pantries to garages and playrooms - with her B.L.I.S.S. method. She is also sharing how she gets the kids involved and helps them let go of items they no longer use or need.Your inspired action for this episode is to choose one small project [even a single drawer] and use the BLISS method to declutter and organize. Remember to check out neatlyorganized.ca where you can book a...2021-03-1525 minEmbrace SimplifiedEmbrace Growth + Find YOU Again!This is a really vulnerable episode for me to bring you but I know I am not alone in feeling like I have lost myself in the past couple years. This is a powerful episode if you lean into the journaling activities and let yourself feel the emotions coming up.Five Things to help you FIND YOU again!Make a Joy ListVisualize Your Future SelfPlan time to Reconnect to SelfRelease Emotions in the bodyCelebrate your growthIf this episode resonated then here are some things I want you to check out!Free Therapy...2021-03-0819 minEmbrace SimplifiedValues + Intention as Your CompassCalea is a mentor, coach and friend - her and I each have a doTERRA Essential Oil business and we get to work alongside each other while we have grown our businesses, our families and ourselves! In this episode we talk about what it's like to juggle life with her spouse right now, how values and scheduling have helped them simplify life and how they have created a lifestyle that is now their business.The link to check out her new Vegan ebook for the whole family! https://www.elevatinglife.co.uk/product-page/elevating-life-7-days-of-vegucation2021-03-0119 minEmbrace SimplifiedSleep MakeoverKirsti's getting vulnerable about her poor sleep habits right now and sharing the steps she taking to get them back on track, make her plan and how she sets herself up to make changes that stick. You will learn how to tell if you have some sleep issues + the 5 critical steps to take before you make a plan to fix them. This approach and step by step process can be applied to any new health related thing you are trying to bring into your life.People talking about sleep rituals + health online who I love @l...2021-02-2218 minEmbrace SimplifiedSimplicity + Surrender with Lynne NewmanLynne Newman on Instagram @Lynnenewman @greymotheringwww.lynnenewman.comBook Recommendation - Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure KidsInspired action from this episode is to apply Lynne's 4 steps of Simplicity process to one thing in your life... think small - one kids room or the toy area or a breakfast prep area in the kitchen.2021-02-1522 minEmbrace SimplifiedSelf Care Is HardThere really is nothing simple about self care BUT sometimes there can be small ways to simplify our approach or mindset around it. Today I am sharing my 3 big HARD learnings around self care, why I hate the term self care and a few ways to learn and explore more about this topic so you can start taking bold consistent action.If you have ever been frustrated by traditional preachy self care messages then this one is for you - I hope that by keeping it real around this topic we can all make more realistic changes...2021-02-0815 minEmbrace SimplifiedBackstory, Boldness and BurnoutWhy kickoff my new podcast with explaining what I do for a living when I could just get straight to the juicy stuff!This conversation is all about getting to know more about Kirsti [the stuff that doesn't make it to Instagram!] and some backstory to help understand what led to the burnout I experienced in 2017. I think you will be inspired to remember how badass you are!In this episode I am reading a small intro to the draft chapter I wrote for a co-authored book coming in May 2021 - more details coming soon!2021-02-0112 minEmbrace SimplifiedIntroducing Embrace SimplifiedThis is the place where busy ambitious women are inspired to embrace a simplified, authentic and happier life - so they can FEEL their best. New episodes drop weekly - solo shows with Kirsti and real, raw conversation with experts - covering topics like wellness, relationships, money, business, career and even parenting. Together we are going to simplify our life!In this teaser, meet your host Kirsti Stubbs, and listen to a few clips from the first three episodes: Episode 1: Backstory, Boldness and BurnoutEpisode 2: Self Care Is HardEpisode 3: Simplicity + Surrender with Lynne NewmanWork With M...2021-01-2807 min
Office 146 PodcastMeet Kirsti Stubbs from Embrace SimplifiedThis week we meet Kirsti Stubbs, Her mission: help ambitious people unlock a healthier and more simplified life by guiding them in how to use premium doTERRA essential oils. She brings 15 years of recruitment, digital marketing and sales experience to her work as a Personal Branding and Social Media Strategist and works hard to elevate 'Brand YOU' whether you're a corporate professional or small business owner. Get more info about Office 146 at www.Office146.com2019-11-0817 min