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Relatively Damaged by Damaged ParentsAmidst the Chaos - Losing a BabyKorena Darnelle is a storyteller and she uses photography, writing, painting and other creative forms to tell her story and the story of others. But mainly she’s just a person seeking to leave a positive mark on this earth and to be better than she was yesterday.
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2022-09-1636 min
Caribbean Birth StoriesThe power of mindsetToday’s guest, Korena Darnelle, is a native of one of the most influential island developing states in our region, Barbados. Korena is a singer, writer, birth and lifestyle photographer and a fellow podcaster. Korena is one of two Caribbean women I’ve interviewed this season who have so masterfully scripted their experiences of pregnancy and birth. Listen as she gives us a tease of what's in store in her publication: Gimme a Home Birth: The Birth Story I Didn't Expect.
2022-08-0232 min
Men Are The P.R.I.Z.E. PodcastEpisode 24: The P.R.I.Z.E. are FathersThis episode is dedicated to all the fathers out there. This episode is from mothers, wives, sisters, cousins, partners etc. This is an all women episode. Each one wanted to send a special message to you dads out there. Enjoy a whole recording of positive vibes from women. Happy Father's Day!
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2022-06-1929 min
Balancing the HatsSeason 2 | Finale (It Really Isn't Easy Balancing the Hats But Thanks to You All)We made it to the end of Season 2 and I really want to thank all those who tuned in, all the guests who joined the show and each and every person that had a role to play in making this season a success.
It has not been an easy road, but we made it. Balancing the Hats of life is not easy, but I will continue to keep moving forward and I hope that you will join for as much of it as possible.
I do plan to be back for Season 3 and I promise...
2022-03-1711 minBalancing the HatsManaging Mental Health and Endometriosis | Ep. 26Today I got the chance to gain a better understanding of what endometriosis is, its stages, symptoms, treatments and overall diagnosis, from a person who through the years has become a friend. Her name is Sasha Aimey and we've known each other for well over 10 years having gone to school together.
Sasha has been greatly impacted by this illness and has gone from been a very outgoing, athletic person, to someone who is now, almost always indoors and sometimes has to walk with a cane. She's been through a lot but continues to keep her faith and...
2022-03-1031 minBalancing the HatsBalancing When You've Lost It All | Ep. 25Life can be challenging for all of us and Lad Mandiola has experienced his share of challenges for sure. Being asked to leave his home at the age of 18 years old and bearing witness to violence and abuse, it took him a while to find out what he was supposed to do with his life. And even when he thought he had it all figured out, life threw him yet another curveball. But through some prayers and some mentorship, he was finally able to get on track to living a life of service.
His passion now is...
2022-03-031h 06Balancing the HatsBelow the Surface - A Writer's Perspective with Larrian Davis | Ep. 24Have you ever been thinking about writing a book and didn't know how to start? Or have you had so much self-doubt that you just felt like giving up?
Larrian takes the time to explain her simple steps of not only writing her first book, Sandra The Manifest Queen. She explains how she got up and prepared herself for writing and in the times she got writer's block, how she managed to dance it out. Larrian and I also took some time to talk about some options for marketing her book and using Amazon KDP to get...
2022-02-1927 minBalancing the HatsBalancing Your Body After Having a Baby | Ep. 23Often times mum's are overlooked after baby is born. We are exhausted, tired, hormonal and often dealing with low confidence, major adjustments, maintaining self-care and even setting boundaries.
Leslie Abraham, is a French perinatal osteopath DO and exercise specialist with over 12 years of international experience. She is the founder of Bonjour Baby and the creator of the Postpartum Body Solution program.
We got the chance to discuss postpartum challenges such as hair loss, back pain, c-section recovery tips and so much more. Leslie shared her knowledge and expertise on how to make life as a m...
2022-02-1049 minBalancing the HatsManaging Your Child's Gifts | Ep. 22Barb is a Certified Speaker, Teacher, Coach and a Maxwell Certified Behaviour Analysis Trainer on the John Maxwell Team. She is also an author, and is currently working on another new book. She's a volunteer with the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) program for foster children in Southern Arizona and her motto is: 'Empowering others to reinvent themselves to achieve their best life'.
Barb and I got the chance to discuss Managing Your Child's Gifts. Barb enlightened me about the DISC method and helped me to get a better understanding of which categories I fell into, but...
2022-02-0436 minBalancing the HatsKahuna Lineage | Ep. 21Until recently I had no idea what Kahuna Lineage meant, nor how long it even existed. Thankfully I had the pleasure of chatting with Janese (Janese my niece) Ululani who gave me a break down of what it meant and some insight into her life and routine as a Kahuna.
We also explored the aspects of breaking karmic ancestral limitations and explored aspects of a positive mindset and attaching our self worth to going to work and paying bills.
Janese has a number of workshops coming up, so feel free to reach out to her...
2022-01-2727 minBalancing the HatsBlack Joy | Ep. 20Dr. Toya is a fun loving wife, mother and past bungie jumper. Originally from the lovely Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Toya's also an an OB/GYN practicing in Northern California and the founder and CEO of Buy Default, an online platform that helps uplift the Black community by creating a space where black businesses can get the exposure they need to thrive.
We chat about what Black Joy means and why it needs to be embraced and celebrated and we also share a bit about our own experiences with racism and even our own...
2022-01-201h 02Balancing the HatsGoing Against the Grain | Ep. 19Just over a year and a half ago, I had the privilege of chatting with this enthusiastic lady, Suzanne Redmond. She really inspired me back then and she definitely has re-inspired me now when I was listening to her episode once again.
Suzanne has been through tumultuous, toxic relationships, even from early childhood and battling all of this while having type 2 bi-polar disorder. In spite of all of this, she still managed to go back and finish high school, was bold enough to decide against having children until she was mentally ready, got married and started her...
2022-01-1342 minBalancing the HatsBelow the Surface - Let's Talk Music with Leigh Phillips | Ep. 18I got the chance to sit down and chat with the Lovely Leigh Phillips. We spoke about her EP, her Queen Album, the challenges she's faced in the music industry and the importance of working and developing your craft.
Leigh also offered some profound advice about how to get started in the music industry, doing your research and even developing your brand. She allows highlights the importance of being ready to seize opportunities and being prepared.
Feel free to reach out to Leigh on her social channels:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leighpmusic/
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2022-01-0647 minBalancing the HatsManaging You on Social Media | Ep. 17If you're anything like me, you're looking forward to seeing 2022. But how do you want to represent yourself or your business in the New Year? What are your plans for you and social media? Have you already decided on the type of content you want to post and when?
Well Ana Patricia and I have a chat about Managing You on Social Media. We discuss personal branding, adding value to clients, knowing your why and so much more.
Ana is a certified Business Coach from Montreal, with a mission to help ambitious women gain clarity...
2021-12-3044 minBalancing the HatsBalancing Sleep and What You Eat | Ep. 16With Christmas in the air, I took the time to get some sound advice from Dr. Ritu Saluja Sharma. We chatted about the holistic approach to understanding and maintaining good health, the linkage between how what we eat could affect our sleep and how lack of sleep could affect our mental health as well. We also discussed a bit about her program Head, Heart, Hands.
Here's how you can get in touch with Ritu:
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFd3Q4L7SZLBDCqFT7tQrRg
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/headhearthandsmd
Website: headhearthandsmd...
2021-12-2333 minBalancing the HatsBelow the Surface - A Photographer's Life with Aleksandra Di Gesaro | Ep. 15Today I got the chance to speak with a fellow photographer, Aleksandra Di Gesar, who is a fashion photographer. She's also a writer. and entrepreneur based in Milan, Italy.
Aleksandra has a background in Law, but after moving from Poland to Milan with her husband, life's circumstances pushed her to pursue her true passion of photography. She uses this experience to encourage other photographers and creatives to pursue their passions as well.
I got to touch a bit on my own personal experiences working in a 9 to 5 job that I don't like and Aleksandra gave m...
2021-12-1636 minBalancing the HatsThe Grape Unknown | Ep. 14Jaco Vienings is a South African winemaker and founder of the Grape Unknown. His primary focus is to bridge the gap between wine makers and wine consumers and aid in making wine more accessible and enjoyable to understand. During our chat, Jaco shared how he actually got started as a winemaker, the challenges he has faced as an entrepreneur and I got a chance to answer a few of his questions as well. I also found out that he visited the beautiful shores of Barbados and had a chance to sample the Barbadian rum :)
Jaco also took...
2021-12-0935 min
Dee Airey CoachingS3 E12 - CHATTING TO KORENA DARNELLE (Part 1)Join me in this episode (1 of 2) chatting to Birth, Lifestyle and Portrait Photographer, Korena Darnelle, from the sunny island of Barbados.
She is hugely experienced and such an inspiration. She's living, breathing proof that even though imposter syndrome and confidence dips happen, you can still have a successful photography business.
Just like most photographers, at the start of her business her work spanned many genres. And it was through the passage of time that she established her own identity and style.
I'm sure many many photographers, particularly those who are at the start of...
2021-12-0525 minBalancing the HatsSeason 2: Balancing the Hats is BackIt’s been more than a minute, but I’m here and I’m back for Season 2 and I promise it’ll only get better.
There are lots of interesting persons joining me once again and they all have amazing stories.
Tune in each and every Thursday as I explore the daily lives of men and women from around the globe. Employees, entrepreneurs, mums, dads, and people that share my interests in photography, writing, and music.
Learn about virtual wine tasting, have a chat with singing sensation Leigh Philips and so much more.
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2021-12-0202 min
Your Transformation JourneyBalancing Family, Work, and Podcasting, and the Power of BirthKorena Darnelle is a mom, worker, photographer, and podcaster. We talk about how powerful women are and the power of birth and the power in leadership. You can also find Korena on Balancing Hats Podcast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/yourtransformationjourney/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yourtransformationjourney/support
2021-02-0132 min
Your World of CreativityKorena Darnelle, Singer, Writer, Photographer & PodcasterMeet the energetic and creative Korena Darnelle from Barbados.As a singer, writer, photographer, and podcaster, Korena embraces her busy life. We talk about how she is balancing all the hats she wears.I loved the insight she shared about a shift from "aspiring writer" or "someday thriving" -- to embracing the fact she has published work and is already attracting success.Listen to what inspires Korena. And her big dreams (including lunch with Steve Harvey and Michelle Obama).Korena invites you to follow her along her journey, as she will...
2020-11-0626 min
Balancing the HatsFeeling Good, Inside and Out | Ep. 13Self-image plays a big role in our lives. We all have doubts, fears, and insecurities. Renee breaks the barriers and reveals how it feels to be on the other side of the spectrum that is often overlooked, the skinny side of life. Explaining what it's like to look in the mirror and see a "box juice". Her talk is fun and full of laughs as we explore the importance of mindset and focusing on the 5 step approach of Focus on Self, Family, Fun, Food and Fitness.
Listen to her full episode as she reveals a great idea...
2020-08-2138 minBalancing the HatsThe Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Truth of Being an Entrepreneur | Ep. 12Deirdre is a serial entrepreneur that knows what it's like to start from the very beginning. Having left the corporate world behind, she and her husband embarked on a journey of uncertainty and now have reaped great rewards. Tune in as she shares her failures and her successes, how she managed after a huge betrayal, and what she's learned along the way.
Also, be sure to check out her free 5-day boot camp coming up later this month: www.thegrowthboss.com/bootcamp
To connect with Deirdre, here's a list of her social channels:
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2020-08-1350 minBalancing the HatsBelow the Surface - A Photographer's Life with Warren Linton | Ep. 11It was fun chatting with Warren and exploring a photographer's life. The challenges and successes, the different areas of photography, the things we love about it and even the different experiences male versus female photographers may have. Warren was the one that brought me back from my 10-year photography hiatus and I'm so glad he did. Listen to the full episode to find out more.
To connect with Warren:
Website: www.warrenlinton.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WarrenLintonPhotography
Instagram: @warrenlinton
Flickr: www.flickr.com/warrenlinton
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2020-08-0644 minBalancing the HatsKeeping Your Sanity in Spite of it All | Ep. 10Elizabeth and I sit and chat about the realities of being a wife, a mother, and a business owner. The challenges of relocating with your family and having to close your business, only to have to now rebuild it again in a new place. We agreed that to overcome anything life throws at us, the most important asset we have is a positive mindset and that lowering our expectations is not necessarily a bad thing as we adjust to new ways of doing business in this time of COVID.
To connect with Elizabeth and find out more...
2020-07-3034 minBalancing the HatsWord Play, Mind Play | Ep. 09Keoma "RhyMinister" Malett is a popular emcee and rapper from the shores of Barbados. Especially known for freestyling, engaging lyrics, wordplay, and the energy he brings to the stage, he is a force to be reckoned with. Although a shy, deep thinker, he has managed to rise above his years of struggling with depression and encourages us to be ourselves, maintain a positive mindset, and surrounding ourselves with good people.
Reach out RhyMInister through his social media channels, especially Instagram:-
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhyministermc
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhyministermc
Facebook: https://w...
2020-07-2442 minBalancing the Hats3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Parent w/ Jamaal + Rosie | Ep. 08In this, our last episode of the 3 things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Parent, four-part series, I chat with Jamaal Reifer of CeeVision Sports and Rosemarie Bainbridge, author of One Way or Another. We discuss the joys of parenting and touch on the areas of patience, shopping for baby items, the ever-popular unsolicited advice, sibling love, and more.
Want more information about CeeVision Sports, take a look at their website by clicking here. You could also get yourself a copy of Rosie's book when you click here.
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2020-07-1634 minBalancing the Hats3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mum w/ Kellie + Julia | Ep. 07In part 3 of this series, Kellie and Julia take the time to share their insight on their journey through motherhood and the things they wish they knew. We talked about potty training, making early investments, not sweating the small stuff and more.
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2020-07-1033 minBalancing the Hats3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Dad w/ Anderson + Adrian | Ep. 06So today we had the guys in to share their views and share they did. Both Anderson Rice and Adrian Green gave profound insights into the importance of understanding investments and peer attachment culture, among other things like patience and adjusting to having a family. Definitely some food for thought. and be sure to check out the book Adrian mentioned entitled, Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers. Give it a listen and I do apologise for the technical glitches experienced in the latter part of the audio.
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2020-07-0349 minBalancing the Hats3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mum w/ Lenora + Toni | Ep. 05I sat down for a chat with Lenora Williams and Toni Daniel, two first time mums, as they shared the things they wish they knew before becoming mums. We all agreed that we really never are truly prepared for mummyhood no matter how much we've read until it actually happens and babysitting a younger brother or sister just isn't the same thing.
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2020-06-2533 minBalancing the HatsMaintaining Overall Wellness of Mind, Body + Spirit | Ep. 04Celia Collymore and I sit down to discuss nutrition, the importance of listening to our bodies, and the reality that there is no one size fits all when it comes to maintaining our health.
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2020-06-1839 minBalancing the HatsBelow the Surface - Let's Talk Music with Indra Denys | Ep. 03Today we share a deeper look into the music industry. Exploring how Indra got started, her achievements, what keeps her grounded, and things she wishes she knew before she got started.
Indra was mentored by Eddy Grant, who produced her first two albums. She is currently working on her EP, but has already achieved the chart-toppers listed below both locally and internationally:
#1MTV Africa, #1 German reggae charts, #1 BBC 1Xtra, #5 U.K reggae charts, #5 David Rodigan’s “Hot Hits” list, #7 Billboard reggae, Nominated for B.M.A’s Best Inspirational/Gospel song Attended: M.I.D.E.M, W.S.I...
2020-06-1133 minBalancing the HatsWhen You're Passionate About Helping People | Ep. 02Dr. Onika Shirley shares insight on how she manages to do all the things she does, through stacking and blocking, maintaining a passion for all she does and letting herself off the hook by not aiming to be a ten in everything.
Want to get in contact with Dr. Onika? Check out her website https://actionspeaksvolume.com/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actionspeaksvolume/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onika.shirley
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2020-06-0422 minBalancing the HatsManaging as a Single Mother of Three | Ep. 01In this episode, Kay talks about her challenges as a single mother of three while dealing with a cancer diagnosis and a son that has an auditory processing disorder. She expresses the importance of taking time out for ourselves, maintaining a positive mindset, juggling the antics of her boys, and encouraging other parents who are feeling overwhelmed.
Be sure to check out her group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/4parents2parents
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2020-05-2931 minBalancing the HatsWelcome to Balancing the Hats | TrailerWe all juggle multiple hats at some stage of our lives and that's what I'm here to talk to you about.
So join me in each and every episode as I explore the daily lives of men and women from around the globe as they share their successes and their failures and the things they wish they knew.
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2020-05-2203 min