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Louise Romain
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Empowered & Embodied Show
How Third Spaces Bring You Back to Yourself with Garland Fuller
Send us a MessageIn Episode 187 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with transformational leadership partner Garland Fuller to explore the power of third spaces -- the places that remind you who you are when life pulls you in every direction.They go deep into how community, movement, and curiosity open the door back to yourself. They talk about the grief of disconnection, the courage to be a beginner again, and why belonging matters more than ever.This conversation is a grounded reminder that connection isn’t a...
2025-11-25
44 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
The Truth About Who (and What) Really Broke the Workplace
Send us a MessageThe headlines say “women ruined the workplace.” We’re naming what’s actually breaking. In Episode 186 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neil unpack the collapse of outdated power structures, the fear driving the backlash against equity, and the deeper cultural shift happening under the surface.This episode goes beyond the narrative we've been asked to accept and dives into the patriarchy, workplace culture, conditioning, belonging, leadership, and the collective exhaustion so many are holding. If you’ve felt the ground shifting, or felt blamed for it, you’re in...
2025-11-24
34 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Dressing From the Inside Out with Kyla Brown
Send us a MessageWhat if your closet is holding more than clothes? In Episode 185 of the Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with style coach and strategist Kyla Brown to explore style as a tool for daily embodiment and identity work.They unpack the difference between dressing for performance and dressing for authenticity, how internalized beliefs show up in what we wear, and why giving yourself permission to hit reset can change everything.This is a conversation about self-worth, personal power, and learning to dress from t...
2025-11-11
46 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
When You Do (or Don’t) Have Anymore "Effs" To Give
Send us a MessageWhat happens when you’ve got nothing left to give? In Episode 184 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neil explore the complex relationship between caring, capacity, and emotional depletion. From world events to personal overwhelm, they unpack what it really means to reach your limits and why pulling your care back toward yourself can be the most loving act of all.Kim shares her experience navigating global grief and burnout through the lens of embodiment and awareness, while Louise reflects on midlife disconnection, guilt, and the cultural co...
2025-11-06
26 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Beyond Diet Culture and Coming Home to Your Body with Leah Hortin
Send us a MessageWhat if the path to true health isn’t about control, restriction, or willpower... but about trust?In this grounded and liberating conversation, hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with Leah Hortin, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor and Anti-Diet Health Coach, to explore how diet culture disconnects us from our bodies, and how to find peace, nourishment, and self-trust again.Together, they unpack the history and harm of diet culture, the mental load it creates, and what it means to rebuild a caring, respectful relationship with your body. Yo...
2025-10-29
50 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Belonging, Respect, and the Future of Humanity with Camille Dundas
Send us a MessageIn this episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neal sit down with Camille Dundas -- Editor-in-Chief of ByBlacks.com and Founder of The IDEA Practice -- to explore what it truly means to belong.Together, we unpack how home extends far beyond geography into the heart of community, inclusion, and connection. Camille shares how belonging has guided her life and work, from newsrooms to boardrooms, and how authentic leadership and respect can transform our workplaces and ourselves.This conversation invites you to rethink what...
2025-10-14
42 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
When Awareness Isn’t Enough: The Illusion of Progress and the Power of Pause
Send us a MessageEver feel like you’ve done all the work -- read the books, journaled the insights, sat through the breakthroughs -- and yet somehow you’re still looping through the same lessons? In this episode, Kim Romain and Louise Neil unpack the illusion of progress and explore why awareness alone doesn’t create change.They dive into the “Groundhog Day” feeling of personal growth, the sticky shadows that follow every transformation, and the nervous-system wisdom behind learning to pause before pushing forward. Together, they explore how to regulate, reflect, and move through gr...
2025-10-07
38 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
Ocean news flash - High Seas Treaty (BBNJ) and World Trade Organisation's Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
In light of my latest series on the UN Ocean Conference, I am sharing here big positive news that flooded my feed in September.First, the High Seas Treaty, also known as BBNJ: the Treaty for the Protection and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction. This international agreement that aims to better protect the ocean that is outside of national boundaries, (2/3rd of the Ocean) received the 60 ratifications to become law.Second, the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies also entered into force. This ensures a pathway for all WTO members to roll...
2025-10-04
07 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Confidence, Agency & Belonging with Julie DeLucca-Collins
Send us a MessageWhat does it really take to build unshakable confidence and a true sense of belonging? In this powerful conversation, business strategist, TEDx speaker, and award-winning author Julie DeLucca-Collins joins hosts Kim Romain and Louise to explore confidence as a habit, the courage to claim your agency, and what it means to belong authentically in a world that often pressures us to fit in.Julie shares her journey from personal transformation to becoming the founder of Go Confidently Services and host of the Casa De...
2025-09-30
46 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Courageous Conversations & Culture Change with Dr. Zakiya Mabery
Send us a MessageWhat does real culture change look like in workplaces, communities, and beyond? In this inspiring episode, leadership strategist, neurodiversity expert, and founder of The Oni Project Dr. Zakiya Mabery joins Kim Romain and Louise Neil to explore how courageous conversations, accessibility, and inclusion reshape the way we work and live.You’ll hear powerful insights on:Why accommodations are not special treatment, but human needsThe hidden cost of masking and the toll it takes on well-beingHow leaders and peers can foster psychological safetyPractical ways to advocate for yourself and support ot...
2025-09-16
40 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Why Stress Feels So Normal (and How to Shift It) with Lydia Knight
Send us a MessageStress can feel so normal that we forget there’s another way to live. In this episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with Lydia Knight -- author, executive coach, and founder of The She Center. We explore why our brains and bodies can get stuck in cycles of stress, burnout, and perfectionism and unpack how shame thrives in secrecy, why “stress feels like home,” and what it really takes to create safety, belonging, and authenticity within ourselves.This conversation offers gentle, practical insights on lettin...
2025-09-02
49 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Burnout Recovery & Creating a Culture of Rest with Nicole Havelka
Send us a MessageIn this episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with burnout recovery coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and ordained pastor Nicole Havelka to explore why slowing down feels so radical in a culture obsessed with doing.Together, we dive into:How burnout shows up differently for each of us, and why it’s not just an individual problem but a collective oneThe pressure to constantly prove our worth through productivity and “being the best”Why the word can’t disempowers us, and how to reclaim...
2025-08-19
46 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Finding Your Voice in a World That Won’t Stop Talking
Send us a MessageIn this candid and deeply personal episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil explore what it means to find and use your voice, especially in midlife, in leadership, and in systems that were never built with us in mind.From perimenopause to purpose, silence to self-expression, they unpack the physical, emotional, and energetic ways our voices get stifled... and how to reclaim them with intention and integrity.If you’re ready to stop swallowing your truth and start speaking in ways that feel real, grounded, an...
2025-08-12
42 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Exploring Our Energy, Awareness & Evolution
Send us a MessageIn this episode, Kim and Louise unpack the invisible habits, systems, and stories that keep us stuck on autopilot. From midlife identity shifts to menopause brain fog to the pressure of always needing to be “better,” this conversation dives deep into how we relate to energy, awareness, and the myth of who we used to be.We explore how mindfulness can interrupt unconscious patterns, how language (including the body's) helps us make meaning, and why community is essential for navigating the messy, beautiful transitions of life. This one’s for anyone who’s...
2025-07-29
49 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Redefining Enough When Your Energy Keeps Slipping Away
Send us a MessageIs it burnout or a slow leak of energy you weren't expecting?In this honest, unfiltered conversation, Kim Romain and Louise Neil explore what it really means to feel drained in midlife, how perimenopause and menopause shift our physical and energetic capacity, and why the old hustle-driven definitions of success no longer apply.They dive into:Why reacting all day long isn’t the same as respondingHow to tell when your “plate” has actually gotten smallerThe emotional and physical cost of pretending you still have the same bandwidthLearning to hon...
2025-07-15
45 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
30 Voices from the UN Ocean Conference 2025 - Part 3: World Ocean Voices at UNOC3
This is the final episode of my series '30 voices from the UN Ocean Conference'. Part 1 centred on the voices of youth engaged in the ocean space, while part 2 was all about women. This final episode cuts across the board. The people you will hear care deeply about the Ocean. But also about human rights, peace, climate justice, and solidarity with living beings, whether they are humans or from other species. They are artists, translators, activists, directors, solutionists and profoundly optimist. They share about their achievements during this UN Ocean Conference, but also their...
2025-07-09
1h 00
Empowered & Embodied Show
Don’t Put Me in a Box: Redefining Success and Authenticity
Send us a MessageWhat does it really mean to live an authentic life? In this week’s episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil peel back the layers on what authenticity actually looks and feels like... beyond the buzzwords, beyond the curated versions of ourselves, and beyond the boxes we’ve been told to fit into.We’re talking about the tension between wanting to belong and needing to be true to yourself...How systems like patriarchy, corporate culture, and hustle-based entrepreneurship condition us to chase someone else’s defini...
2025-07-01
38 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
The Power of Joy, Permission & Choosing Yourself with Heather Vickery
Send us a MessageWhat does it really mean to live from a place of joy? And why does it feel so hard to access in the middle of everyday life?In this heartfelt and laughter-filled episode of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim and Louise sit down with transformational success coach and speaker Heather Vickery to explore the power of joy, midlife identity shifts, Human Design, and the radical permission to choose yourself.Together, we unpack:How to reclaim joy as a daily practice, not just a fleeting momentWhat Human Design reveals...
2025-06-24
50 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
30 Voices from the UN Ocean Conference 2025 - Part 2: Women Ocean Voices at UNOC3
The voices in this episode are women who took part in the latest United Nations Ocean Conference. They are involved in law, insurance, policy, science, sustainability, and the arts. They founded and run organisations, sit and advise on boards (or even paddle on them) and have dedicated their lives to the Ocean. A major gender gap persists in ocean governance and finance: women-led organisations and businesses in the blue economy receive less than one to 2% of major funding streams, and women hold less than 20% of leadership positions in key international bodies. But they constitute half of the workforce...
2025-06-23
43 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
30 Voices from the UN Ocean Conference 2025 - Part 1: Youth Ocean Voices at UNOC3
The latest United Nations Ocean Conference, UNOC3 just ended in Nice. Among the 15,000 delegates - and 100,000 visitors - I share with you 30 Ocean voices. Young activists, artists, scientists, campaigners: they are all Ocean lovers and defenders. I am Louise Romain, sound artist, documentarist, anthropologist, and the podcast producer of Circle of Voices, for this episode I created a patchwork of voice notes received via Signal, Telegram and Whatsapp. This is a three part series. In Part 1, these 10 Ocean voices address deep sea mining, the high-seas treaty or BBNJ, plastic pollution, mangrove and coral reef restoration, the ocean-climate-biodiversity...
2025-06-17
46 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Reclaiming Your Flow in an Effed Up World
Send us a MessageEver have one of those weeks where everything feels just slightly (or wildly) off, even though you’re doing all the “right” things?In episode 164 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim and Louise unpack what it means to feel out of sync and how to gently find your way back to yourself. From discussing the difference between routine and rhythm, to navigating energetic overwhelm and foggy seasons, this episode is a compassionate invitation to slow down, listen inward, and experiment your way back into alignment.They explore what disconnection feels...
2025-06-17
45 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
The Dance Between Being and Doing
Send us a MessageIn episode 162 of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil explore what it means to embrace being in a world that constantly demands doing. They unpack the tension between presence and productivity, and what it looks like to live in alignment without burning out.Together, they reflect on how growth doesn't have to be forced, it naturally unfolds when we’re present. Instead of chasing clarity, they show how you can find it by simply showing up as you are. They unpack the tension so many of us fe...
2025-06-03
40 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
From reef to ridge: an immersive sound journey to the Caribbean
This audio documentary is a love story with the Ocean, the reef and its guardians. An invitation to travel to Caribbean shores to immerse yourself in the lived experiences of coastal communities, and in the sounds of the local ecosystems: the coral reefs and the mangroves. You will hear stories from Raizal fishermen, turning their ignorance for corals into love, respect and admiration, and learn about the work of the female marine biologists of the Blue Indigo Foundation to restore and heal corals. Together, they share about their dreams for the future of the reef...
2025-06-01
47 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Rest, Resistance, and the Art of Letting Go with Jordan Maney
Send us a MessageIn episode 161 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil are joined by Jordan Maney, Radical Joy Coach and founder of The Rest Lab. What unfolds is a spacious, heart-deep conversation about rest, not as a luxury, but as a radical act of remembrance, resistance, and return.Together, we explore what it really means to soften when you're used to holding on tightly, to be held when support feels foreign, and to allow joy even in a world full of pain. Through both metaphor and lived experience, Jordan invites...
2025-05-27
53 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
How We Talk About Ourselves Matters
Send us a MessageIn episode 160 of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil kick things off with a playful conversation about last names—and before they know it, they’re deep in the heart of what it really means to name, claim, and embody who we are.Together, they explore how the way we introduce ourselves, our chosen labels, and even our casual answers to “Tell me about yourself” shape more than just conversation, they shape how we see ourselves and move through the world.Through personal stories, Human Design r...
2025-05-20
41 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Joy Over Hustle, Every Damn Time with M. Shannon Hernandez
Send us a MessageIn episode 159 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil are joined by the magnetic and mission-driven M. Shannon Hernandez—founder of the Joyful Business Revolution—for a real-talk conversation about redefining success, saying no to burnout, and building businesses that are fueled by joy, not pressure.From the streets of NYC to sacred silence in Bali, Shannon shares what it truly means to live and lead from a place of nothing to prove, nothing to lose. We unpack hustle culture, the art of slowing the f*ck down, and...
2025-05-13
48 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Finding Your Center in the Midst of Chaos
Send us a MessageIn episode 158 of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil hit record mid-conversation—and trust us, you’ll be glad they did. What started as a check-in about feeling “wobbly” quickly unraveled into a rich, raw, and real exploration of how planetary shifts, inner pressure, and collective noise can leave us spinning... and how to come back to our center.Through personal stories, Human Design insights, and plenty of embodied wisdom, they unpack what it means to move through uncertainty with grace, and how to tell the difference between...
2025-05-06
49 min
À bientôt de te revoir
#136 CANNESÉRIES avec Louise Bourgoin et César Domboy
A l'occasion de Canneseries saison 8, À Bientôt de te revoir délocalise sur la Croisette pour demander aux deux membres du jury César Domboy et Louise Bourgoin ce qu'ils pensent des topping fleurs et s'ils aiment le gazon synthétique.Spoiler : Louise, contrairement à nous, trouve que le nouveau générique fait un peu massage, mais après elle est fan de Minecraft donc je suis pas sûre qu'il faille prendre au sérieux son avis sur ce point précis.bonne écoute !Venez au prochain enregistrement !produit par Calme toiSml : SmlLaura Laarman : production et sonLéa Jourdan : co...
2025-05-05
32 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Creating Psychological Safety from the Inside Out with Deborah Lee
Send us a MessageWhat if the key to safer workplaces isn’t a new policy... but your own nervous system?In episode 157 of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with trauma consultant, speaker, and founder of Creaturae, Deborah Lee, for a deep conversation on embodied leadership, psychological safety, and the courage it takes to show up without the mask.Together, they unpack the hidden toll of performative leadership, why so many leaders are silently struggling, and how real change begins within, not through control, but through co...
2025-04-29
58 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Holding Steady in a Shifting World
Send us a MessageWhat do you get when you mix an American expat living in Canada, a lifelong Canadian, and a global identity crisis?You get this conversation—a raw, honest, and deeply human exploration of what it means to find your footing when the world feels anything but steady.In this episode of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim and Louise reflect on the personal and collective impact of nationalism, nervous system dysregulation, and the weight of staying informed in a world that just. won’t. stop.Together, they unpa...
2025-04-22
51 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
How to Find Magic in Everyday Moments with Stephanie Graham
Send us a MessageIn episode 155 of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil sit down with Stephanie Graham—filmmaker, photographer, and host of the Nosey AF podcast—for a conversation that celebrates creativity in all its messy, magical forms.Together, we explore how creativity fuels empowerment, how art can break down barriers, and why making space for self-expression (even in the mundane!) is more important than ever.We talk about everything from film school to the power of documenting your partner doing dishes (trust us—it’s art!). Plus, Stephani...
2025-04-15
50 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
How to Find Ease When Everything Feels Hard
Send us a Message"It's just A LOT to deal with." If you've found yourself whispering (or screaming) those words lately, you're not alone—and this episode is for you.In episode 154 of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil open up about what it feels like when everything—from tech problems to creative projects—feels hard. From spinning plates and bubbling volcanoes to slow internet and overwhelmed brains, we get real about what it means to hold it all… and how to let some of it go.Together, we explore...
2025-04-08
48 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
The Art of Allowing – Authenticity, Alignment, and Ease with Adhya Rose
Send us a MessageIn episode 153 of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim Romain and Louise Neil are diving deep into a conversation with the incredible Adhya Rose—an efficiency and energetics coach who helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs create time freedom and streamline their businesses with ease.But this episode isn’t just about systems and structures (though we touch on those, too!). We explore authenticity, embodiment, alignment, and the power of allowing—because let’s be real, the journey to an empowered and embodied life is anything but linear.From unpacking societal expectations to embra...
2025-04-01
59 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
How to Navigate Tough Conversations With Authenticity
Send us a MessageIn episode 152 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim and Louise explore the art of navigating difficult conversations while staying true to yourself. From intimate relationships to workplace interactions, they reveal what it takes to communicate with honesty, clarity, and compassion, even during emotionally charged moments.They discuss the critical role of self-awareness, identifying personal triggers, and creating mental space to respond thoughtfully rather than reactively. Louise shares her journey of moving beyond her natural "harmonizer" tendencies to express her authentic truth, while Kim examines how trust—in ourselves and others—forms the...
2025-03-25
51 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
From Autopilot to Intention: Choosing How You Show Up
Send us a MessageIn episode 148 of The Empowered & Embodied Show, Kim and Louise dive into a heartfelt conversation about intentionality—what it means, why it matters, and how we can bring more of it into our lives. From the giggles at the start to deep reflections on self-trust, collaboration, and navigating transitions, this episode is a reminder that autopilot living isn’t serving us anymore.Kim and Louise explore the importance of making choices on purpose, breaking free from old patterns, and allowing space for evolution—both personally and in business. They reflect on the...
2025-02-25
58 min
Livres en partage
Elise Rajchenbach - Louise labé, la rime féminine
Aux éditions Calype. Qui est Louise Labé, écrivaine au livre unique, surnommée « La Cordière de Lyon » ? Comment une fille et épouse de cordiers illettrés a-t-elle pu se ménager un espace de liberté tel qu’elle donne naissance à des textes savants qui résonnent toujours, quatre cent cinquante ans après sa mort ? C’est entre Rhône et Saône, à Lyon, haut lieu de la Renaissance française, que naît et vit l’autrice du réjouissant « Débat de Folie et d’Amour » et d’un émouvant ensemble de poèmes amoureux, précédés d’une épître aux accents fémin...
2025-02-07
13 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Living Intentionally at Every Age with Dennise M. Kowalczyk
Send us a MessageIn this episode, co-hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neil are joined by Dennise M. Kowalczyk, also known as The Adventure Broad, for a deep and inspiring conversation about living life with intentionality, embracing joy, and reclaiming personal power at any stage of life. Together, they explore how we can detach from external expectations, combat self-sabotage, and make empowered choices by tuning into our inner wisdom. Dennise shares her journey of breaking free from limiting beliefs, stepping into new possibilities, and embracing midlife with confidence. If you're seeking insights on healing, self-trust, and personal...
2025-02-04
57 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Cultivating Self-Trust and Personal Growth in Times of Chaos
Send us a MessageIn this episode of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim and Louise sit down for a heartfelt and insightful tête-à-tête, discussing how to navigate chaos with laughter, self-trust, and a deeper connection to ourselves. They explore what it truly means to connect with your body’s innate wisdom, heal from within, and embrace empowerment as a way of being. Through candid reflections and personal stories, Kim and Louise uncover how embodiment can guide us toward greater well-being, mental health, and personal growth—even in the most challenging times. If you’ve been s...
2025-01-28
45 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
Interspecies Song #1 - Ode to birds & waters
This piece was created as a commission for an event for climate activists in London. I called it an interspecies song as it weaves together the beauty of bird song, flowing river and human voices... The birds recordings come from London (UK), Tumbira (Brasilian Amazon) and Felidia (Valle del Cauca, Colombia). The river being is the Athabasca that runs through Alberta, Canada. 🎶 The songs and harmonies were recorded during a water ceremony in January 2024, held at a well that goes under the Royal Court of Justice in London. Activists and water protectors gat...
2025-01-23
12 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Practicing Self-Trust and Moving at Your Own Pace
Send us a MessageIn this episode of The Empowered and Embodied Show, Kim and Louise talk about being present, embracing uniqueness, emphasize the journey of self-discovery and the significance of trusting yourself. They explore how to navigate personal growth at your own pace—whether it’s marinating in your “idea babies” or finding joy amid life’s challenges. Together, they reflect on the lessons of 2024 and share insights for stepping into 2025 with curiosity, softness, and a deeper connection to yourself. This episode is your invitation to embrace the beauty of your evolving self, let go of external p...
2024-12-31
50 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Building Self-Awareness for Personal and Collective Growth
Send us a MessageIn this episode of The Empowered and Embodied Show, co-hosts Kim and Louise take a heartfelt dive into the beauty of synchronicities, the transformative power of self-trust, and the journey of navigating personal and collective growth.Join us for a cozy and candid conversation exploring how intuitive insights can guide us, how cosmic shifts influence our inner and outer worlds, and why self-liberation is key to creating meaningful change.With humor, curiosity, and raw vulnerability, Kim and Louise share practical wisdom and deep reflections on what it means to...
2024-12-10
1h 07
Coconut Thinking
Louise Romain: Sound Series Episode II
How might sound reshape our understanding of and nurture new relationships with the living world?In this episode, I speak with Louise Romain. Louise works as an anthropologist, an imagination activist (with Moral Imaginations) and a podcast producer. She campaigns for multispecies justice and Indigenous rights through grassroots organising, relationship building and media production. With her show ‘Circle of Voices’, she produces short stories, spoken word and immersive sound journeys, crafted as invitations to dream deeper into possible and desirable futures while engaging with themes of socio-political and environmental justice. She is fascinated by the potential of acou...
2024-12-01
53 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
Short story / Indigenous leadership with Danielle Frank - Freeing the Klamath River
Tune in for this short story celebrating the resilience of wild river beings and the power of Indigenous frontline defence. Danielle Frank comes from the Hupa and Yurok Tribes, commonly known as Northern California. She attended various UN Conventions over the years, but she came to the Biodiversity COP16 in Cali, Colombia, with a particular story to share: the restoration process of the Klamath river through the largest dam removal in world history.After generations of advocacy by local Indigenous Nations, including her family members, the river now runs free and the salmon are returning...
2024-11-07
07 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Finding Your Light When the World Feels Heavy
Send us a MessageIn this heartfelt and timely episode, we explore personal stories and practical strategies for overcoming emotional overwhelm during challenging times. With global stressors, personal hardships, and the U.S. elections as a backdrop, this conversation centers on how to regulate your nervous system, build emotional resilience, and find balance amidst the chaos. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by personal challenges or the weight of the world (or both!), this episode offers encouragement, practical advice, and compassionate support to help you find your center and take back control of your emotional well-being. Tun...
2024-11-05
58 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
Short story / Indigenous leadership with Tamara Archie - On Secwepemcúl’ecw
In the summer of 2022, I travelled across Canada on a quest to gather sounds and stories of resilience and resistance, as we journey through times of collapse and crisis.I met Tamara Archie in Tk'emlúps (Kamloops) in the semi-arid part of British Columbia, Western Canada. She works for Qwelmínte Secwépemc and shares here some of her wisdom about being in right relation to the land.Qwelmínte Secwépemc is a collective of leadership from eight Secwépemc communities working together with the B.C. Government to move forward via the Qwelmínte Sec...
2024-10-15
05 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
What It Really Means To Live An Empowered & Embodied Life
Send us a MessageJoin Kim Romain and Louise Neil on the first episode of "The Empowered & Embodied Show" (formerly "Kickass Career Conversations")! In this episode, we explore the themes of empowerment and embodiment, sharing personal stories and insights on self-care, personal growth, and the journey of reclaiming one's power. We discuss the rebranding of our podcast, the importance of being present, and the messy nature of self-discovery. The conversation emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to empowerment, encouraging listeners to embrace their inner sparks and navigate their journeys with authenticity and intention."Reclaiming e...
2024-10-15
45 min
Soyez Sympa, Soyez Soignants
Louise "Soyons Multi-Casquettes"
Bonjour, Bonsoir, Bienvenue dans le podcast Soyez Sympa, Soyez Soignants,Au micro aujourd'hui, une invitée remarquable nous fait l'insigne honneur de partager son vécu.Louise a été animatrice dans des séjours adaptés, puis est devenue ostéopathe, spécialisée dans l'accompagnement des personnes souffrant d'autisme et de leur entourage et forme les professionnels à ce sujet; elle est détentrice de plusieurs diplômes et continue de s'informer sur tout ce qui concerne sa pratique, notamment en ce qui concerne l'accompagnement des parents et des enfants dans le cadre la périnatalité...
2024-09-23
1h 20
Livres en partage
Marie Louise Audiberti - Sur les pas de mon père
Marie-Louise Audiberti, écrivain, dresse un portrait délicat de son père, Jacques Audiberti, poète, romancier et surtout, célèbre dramaturge. Elle campe le personnage et visite, en même temps qu'une époque, les lieux fondateurs du père, d'Antibes à Paris, ces villes où l'essentiel se joue, car Jacques Audiberti marche les rues, comme il marche les mots. Ligne après ligne un être à la fois hors normes et profondément humain nous est dévoilé. Aux Editions L'armourier.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2024-06-27
15 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Ep. 104 Redefining Your Career Identity
Send us a MessageIn this Kickass Career Conversations, Kim and Louise explore the importance of pausing and reflecting on one's career path and personal life, engaging in stillness to better understand oneself, and redefining one's identity in relation to your career.They discuss the power of pausing to reassess life's direction, emphasizing how constant busyness can distract from deeper self-awareness. They also touch on the importance of knowing oneself to better align one's career with personal identity, suggesting that self-reflection and recognizing personal narratives can lead to significant personal and professional...
2024-04-29
44 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Ep. 103 Navigating a Busy Life
Send us a MessageStruggling to balance multiple passions and commitments in your busy life? Join Kim and Louise in this episode as they dive into what it means to navigate a busy life and share some tips along the way.We explore strategies for managing a busy life, what can help with finding focus amidst distractions, and leaning into what's most fulfilling even while pursuing diverse interests.If you're feeling pulled in multiple directions and craving clarity and success in your own life, this episode offers...
2024-04-24
48 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
Spoken word / Ascoltaci (Listen to us)
When ambient electronic music meets spoken word...I wrote this poem while attending the international symposium on soundscape in Lugano, Switzerland, in October 2023. The theme was looking at how sound creations and listening practices can help us shape better futures for human and more-than-human life.The musical accompaniment was a spontaneous creation offered by my friend Andy Squiff -photographer, graphic designer and sound producer.Lyrics: Ascoltaci (Listen to us)Lisssstening... with our hearts wide open.We are here to dream of sonic futures with a reverence for life.We are here...
2024-02-05
03 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Ep. 88 Crafting Success Through Failures with Alan Mueller
Send us a MessageCrafting success through failure is a transformative journey that reframes setbacks as stepping stones, encouraging individuals to embrace each stumble as an opportunity for growth and learning. In this paradigm, success is not the absence of failure but the ability to adapt, persevere, and innovate.Those who navigate failure with resilience and a growth mindset discover hidden strengths, untapped potential, and a deeper understanding of themselves.In this episode, Kim and Louise sit down with Alan Mueller, owner of Adaptive Challenge Consulting and Happy Place Designs...
2024-01-08
56 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
At the heart of United Nations Biodiversity Conference COP15 - Part 2
One year ago, a historic agreement was adopted by 196 countries at COP15: the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). What was so special about it? And what happened since then?In this second episode, I invite you to lend an ear to Indigenous leaders, to the finance sector and businesses present at the conference. I also share some insights on the (slow) progress and some of the positive developments since the adoption of the GBF. Listen here for part 1: At the heart of COP15 - Part 1.Voices featured in this episode:...
2024-01-03
21 min
17H17
S02E05 - Louise Coldefy
Un épisode de 17h17 en toute intimité avec Louise et Romain et sans la douce voix de poissonnière de Camille. Rassurez-vous on l’entend une minute très mal au début de l'épisode ! Leur rencontre au Conservatoire, comment apprendre à lâcher prise et la difficulté d’avoir le luxe de se tromper. Son travail sur la pièce “Autopsie Mondiale” d’Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam mise en scène par Clément Poirée.On découvre la persévérance de Louise, l’envie de faire ce métier (Vincent tu as perdu ton pari !), son rôle su...
2023-12-17
2h 05
Fleur d'avocat
[EXTRAIT] - Romain Bruillard - 3 ans pour développer et se sentir associé
Dans cet extrait, Romain Bruillard évoque les efforts en termes de communication, de réseau et de développement qui lui ont permis de devenir associé.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2023-11-11
21 min
Fleur d'avocat
[EXTRAIT] - Romain Bruillard - Se positionner comme avocate pour une clientèle de professionnels juristes
Dans cet extrait, Romain Bruillard évoque son positionnement et les actions de communication et de développement ciblées qu'il a mis en place pour le construie.Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2023-11-10
11 min
Fleur d'avocat
#252 - Romain Bruillard : "Mesurer le talent des gens à leur succès commercial, c’est une fausse donnée"
Romain Bruillard est avocat au Barreau de Paris depuis 2014. Associé au sein du cabinet PHPG, il traite principalement des dossiers en droits des assurances, de la construction et de la responsabilité civile. Investi sur le plan doctrinal, il s’est attelé depuis le début à se constituer une légitimité pour devenir associé, mais aussi crédible aux yeux de ses clients. Finalement, Romain a effectué quasiment toute sa carrière au sein du même cabinet, sans ressentir le besoin d’aller voir si l’herbe était plus verte ailleurs. Aujourd’hui, son côté “geek du droi...
2023-11-09
1h 19
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
New York Climate Week 2023 Teaser
Each year in September, people gather on Lenapehoking - the ancestral territory of the Lenape people - to attend the New York Climate Week. But this year was quite special... Are you curious to hear more from people turning the tides for climate justice? This teaser features Tzeporah Berman at an event hosted by WECAN (Women's Earth and Climate Action Network) speaking about the progress of the Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty campaign: https://fossilfueltreaty.org/ The music are street recordings of the saxophonist Lewis Jordan and of the brass band Rude Mechanical Orchestra.
2023-10-10
03 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Ep. 60 Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities with Kylie Travers
Send us a MessageLife is a rollercoaster. And sometimes, those dips can start to veer us off course.But, they don't have to. In fact, those dips can often open doors we never knew existed.In this week's episode, Louise and Kim chat with Kylie Travers about how to turn obstacles into opportunities and create a life you love.You can learn more about Kylie's amazing story athttps://kylietravers.com.auor find her on the socials at KylieTraversAus.Show...
2023-06-26
38 min
RAVEN (De)Briefs
S3-E6 Voices of Wood Buffalo: Guest Episode with Louise Romain
Today we’re featuring a special guest episode by Louise Romain, recorded during the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal this past winter. This episode features the voices of Melody Lepine, Tori Cress, Daniel T’seleie and Paul Belanger, all recorded at a press conference organised by Environmental Defence Canada and Keepers of the Water. Fora like UN summits can be structured in very colonial ways: we are grateful to Lou Romain for weaving a tapestry of sound, grounding Indigenous teachings in birdsong, the voices of the river, and the breath of the wind. The more-than-human voices a...
2023-06-06
24 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
Immersive sound journey through Brasil
In 2022, I traveled to Brazil at the time of the national elections. I went with the intention to record sounds and stories of resistance and resilience, in times of collapse and crisis. I created this sound journey to bring you on the road with me...I will guide you through some of the country's most iconic landscapes, from the Coast of Bahia to the heart of the Amazon, sharing songs and prayers from the Pataxó people, bringing you the entrancing chant of the Yoruba ocean goddess Yemanja, and even get you involved into Brasilian politics.T...
2023-05-01
25 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
Toxic threat for the Amazon of the North
In this special episode created for the podcast show RAVEN Debriefs, I bring together recordings from the Athabasca river with voices from Indigenous land & water protectors and members of the Canadian organisation 'Keepers of the Water'. After decades of extracting bitumen (a thicky form of crude oil) in Northern Alberta, the toxic wastewater from the mining activities is starting to become a problem... But the federal and provincial governments of Canada, together with industry, have a solution: they want to change domestic law to legalize the release of the tailings ponds (the residual wastewater from the mining ope...
2023-03-29
22 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Ep. 42 Crafting the Experiment with Financial Educator Jacinthe Koddo
Send us a MessageOften, we allow perfectionism to get in our way. It can stymie our progress and keeps us from truly performing at our best.As recovering perfectionists themselves, Kim and Louise shared a mentor who instilled in them the idea that "it's ALL an experiment." That idea has become a keystone in both of their lives and their businesses.What's possible if you allow yourself to see life, work, everything as an experiment instead of something that needs to be perfected?In this e...
2023-02-20
51 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
At the heart of United Nations Biodiversity Conference COP15 - Part 1
In this episode, I bring you behind the walls of the Palais des Congrès in Tio'tià:ke (Montréal) where the 15th Conference of the Parties #COP15 of the Convention on Biological Diversity took place. For two weeks, representatives from civil society, business, finance and politicians from 196 countries gathered to agree on a global biodiversity framework: a strategic plan to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030.In my show, I deliberately feature the voices of youth, women and Indigenous peoples. In this episode, you will hear from:* Elisabeth Maruma Mrema, Executive Secretary of the CBD* Ais...
2023-02-07
14 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Ep. 39 Exploring Values with Victoria Gallagher
Send us a MessageValues help us live with direction and purpose. They are our guiding compass.Whatever is going on in our lives or businesses, our values can show us a path forward. They help us make aligned choices and inform our thoughts, words, and actions.In this episode, we're leaning into an exploration of our values - how we identify them, live into them, and adapt when they are challenged by others (directly or indirectly).Louise and Kim are excited to welcome their guest, Victoria M...
2023-01-30
54 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Ep. 35 The Year in Review
Send us a MessageThe year 2022 brought it's fair share of ups and downs. Join us on this special episode as Kim and Louise take time to pause and reflect on the past year. Starting as they always do with celebrations and ending with their golden nuggets for the entire year - this juicy episode incorporates the benefits of taking regular time to reflect as a way to stay present while creating momentum in our personal and professional lives.#reflect #reflectionpoint #pause #powerofthepause #lookback #22inreview #2022 #newyear #momentum #presence #inthemoment
2023-01-03
40 min
Graphic Matter
EP.13 - Lift Type "faire une typo pour l'OM"
Aujourd’hui je reçois Romain Oudin sur Graphic Matter. Romain a créé la fonderie digitale Lift Type en 2014, ce projet s’est construit progressivement avec d’abord l’objectif de s’amuser puis plus tard, aux alentours de 2020, Romain essai de la professionnaliser, de se lancer enfaite, d’oser. Dans cet épisode, Romain nous raconte l’aventure Lift Type bien sûr, mais aussi les commandes en free-lance à la sortie de l’école et les inquiétudes qui vont avec, comment il dessine des caractères et sa préférence pour les chiffres, son processus créatif qui il l’avoue peut être...
2022-12-20
1h 22
Empowered & Embodied Show
Ep. 30 How to Cultivate a CEO Mindset with Tina Baxter
Send us a MessageNo matter what kind of work you do, you are always working for yourself.It doesn't matter whether you own your own company or are an employee of an organization. Being the CEO of your career means that you think of your professional life with passion and vision. You operate strategically, not focusing on building up your resume, but actually doing work that aligns with your mission, vision, and values.In this episode, Kim and Louise dive into this topic and talk about how to cultivate...
2022-11-25
48 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
Experimental trailer ~ Training and installation of a wind turbine among the Cree, Treaty 6, Canada
A sunny afternoon at Maskwacis Cultural College... where the usual songs of magpies were met with drilling, torquing and smashing sounds. In this Cree community, an hour south of Edmonton (Alberta), a small cohort of fossil fuel industry and Indigenous workers took part in a 'Community Wind Skills' program, to be trained in wind energy system project design, installation and maintenance. Organised by Iron and Earth -a workers-led organisation supporting fossil fuels workers to transition into renewable energies- with teaching support by Borrum Energy and Tapitow Li Salay.
2022-11-16
04 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Ep. 26 Are You Operating From Scarcity
Send us a MessageYou've likely heard people talking about scarcity vs. abundant (or growth) mindsets. The topic has shown up from boardrooms to lunchrooms to sporting events.What was once thought of as a "soft" skill or a little "woo", is now mainstream and something people in all industries, roles, and types of organizations are looking at.At the heart of it, your mindset is what it sounds like... a set way your mind naturally operates or thinks about things.Research has shown that positive or growth mindsets allow us...
2022-10-28
41 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
EP. 24 Creating Partnerships
Send us a MessageWhen it comes to running a business or guiding your career, the relationships you make can help you find even greater success. Partnerships occur when two or more people work together in order to accomplish common goals. It involves collaboration and is for the mutual benefit of all involved. Learning how to form these types of relationships in business is the key to moving forward through sometimes complex and layered environments with a bit more ease and support. In this week's episode, Kim & Louise define what it means to develop business and workplace partne...
2022-10-17
36 min
Circle of Voices - Immersive audio documentaries & ecological sound art
Short story / Iridescence on the Athabasca river
A Friday afternoon, I drove out of Edmonton / Amiskwaciwâskahikan with Will Cardinal, a fierce and kind Metis man I had met a few days prior, to Whitecourt. The Athabasca river crosses widely there and I wanted to meet and witness her. We walked past a golf course and found a way to get close to the river... which happened to be at the site of a pipeline crossing.
2022-10-13
04 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Ep. 23 Why Titles Are Important. Or Are They?
Send us a MessageVP, SVP, Owner, Founder, Emerging Talent, Retired, Coach, Consultant, Freelancer, EntrepreneurThese are all titles we see over and over again. They can give us an immediate understanding of an individual's role, responsibilities, and even potentially tenure. But... has the time of the importance of titles run its course? Louise and Kim passionately dive into this topic in this episode and come out on different ends.SHOW NOTES:Hellos & Welcome 0:00Weekly Check-in time 1:22Why are Titles Important? 6:38What...
2022-10-07
35 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Getting Out of Your Own Way
Send us a MessageHere's the icky truth. We all sabotage ourselves. Yup. We do it all the time.We don't mean to do it. We don't mean to get in our own way and prevent ourselves from moving forward. And yet... we do.By procrastinating, refusing to ask for help, criticizing or judging ourselves or others, avoiding, withdrawing, or blameshifting (to name a few), we are damaging ourselves and others (and our prospects, when it comes down to it).Why we do it and how we stop... that's where the...
2022-09-30
38 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
When Plans Fall Apart
Send us a MessageYou've spent days, weeks, and endless hours preparing, ensuring everything is right and ready to go. And then, the day comes... and it all falls apart.ARGH! What do you do? How do you handle it in the moment? What are the stories you might tell yourself about why it fell apart?Kim & Louise dive into this juicy topic following three days of live trainings... where we're sure at least one thing won't go to plan. How will we handle it? Tune in and find out!Have...
2022-09-23
33 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
The Importance of Community for a Kickass Career
Send us a MessageCommunity is central to the human experience. Being part of an engaging community gives us a sense of belonging. And yet, community isn't always how we would describe the feeling we have in our workplaces.On this week's episode, Kim & Louise dive into the importance of community with regard to how it can help you develop and maintain your own kickass career.Want more? Check out https://yourkickasscareer.com.#community #yourkickasscareer #career #careerdevelopmentShow NotesHellos & Welcome 0:00Weekly Check-in time 4:23
2022-09-16
35 min
Fleur d'avocat
#193 - Romain Castelli - “Porter des projets qui vont dans le bon sens”
Description de l’épisode : Romain Castelli est avocat au Barreau de Paris depuis 2013. Spécialisé en droit des sociétés et notamment sur les sujets de fusions-acquisitions et de private equity, il est aujourd’hui associé co-fondateur du cabinet Celsius - un cabinet au service des entrepreneurs et des investisseurs à impact. Pour Romain, il est essentiel de porter des projets qui vont “dans le bon sens”, en l’occurence celui de la décarbonation de l’économie. Au service des entreprises qui cherchent à faire les choses “bien”, il tient profondément à la ligne de conduite qu’il a co-d...
2022-09-15
1h 07
Empowered & Embodied Show
Harnessing Your Superpowers
Send us a MessageYou are a superhero! Don't ever let anyone tell you you're not.What we (Kim & Louise) know, without a doubt, is that you have a unique set of incredible strengths (your superpowers) that you may not even be aware of or regularly tap into.The cool thing is... those strengths can help you design and maintain your kickass career regardless of whether you're an employee, business owner, leader, or entrepreneur!So how do you determine your superpowers and how to harness them?Listen now to...
2022-09-09
39 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Quiet Quitting
Send us a MessageThere’s been a lot of hubbub about “Quiet Quitting” lately, so it feels like a timely discussion to have.On this week’s show, Kim & Louise talk about what quiet quitting really is, why they think there’s been so much press about it lately (thanks, TikTok!), and the pros and cons of it - from both a leadership and an employee perspective.Show NotesHellos & Welcome 0:00Weekly Check-5:05Intro to main discussion Quiet Quitting- 11:50The 70 H...
2022-09-05
40 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Let's Talk About Goals
Send us a MessageWe've all heard the old adage: “If you aim for nothing, you'll hit it every time.” That's where goals come in. They give us something to aim for. A bit of direction and purpose. The thing is... goals can be really scary. What if we don't meet them? What if we do? What if we set the wrong goal? What if... what if... what if? Truth be told, one of us (tune in to find out who) really can't stand the terminology around goals and goal-setting. And yet, has learned how to work with goa...
2022-08-26
33 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Why Words Matter: The Power of Language
Send us a MessageWhat did you say?!It happens to the best of us. Our words are misconstrued, the meaning is muddled, or our communication simply falls flat. Need an example? Think of the last time you experienced a significant misunderstanding that stemmed from differing interpretations of one or two words. It might not even have been that long ago.It happens more than we care to admit - in both personal and professional settings.Words are a significant way we communicate with each other. And yet, creating intentionality around s...
2022-08-19
29 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Emotions at Work
Send us a MessageWe've been taught that we must avoid showing our emotions at work. And yet, by overmanaging our emotions, we are cutting off creativity, and communication, and are creating workplaces that don't work for the humans that work there. Whether you have emotional staff members or are someone who wears their emotions on your sleeve, it's important to understand how to work with emotions when they show up at work. On this week's show, Kim & Louise explore the world of em...
2022-08-12
37 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Values at Work
Send us a MessageEach of us has a set of values that guides us. When we're in alignment with our values, the work we're doing and the relationships we have feel good and as though they are in sync with each other.When we're out of alignment with our values, things feel harder, we're faced with more struggle and turmoil.On this week's show, Kim & Louise will discuss the importance of values in their work and help you start to identify and live into your own...
2022-08-05
36 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Toxic Positivity
Send us a Message“Stay positive!” “Failure is not an option.” “Everything will work out for the best.”“If I can do it, so can you!” “It could be worse.”How many times have you heard (or said) these things? Frankly, it's pretty easy for so many of us to jump to the place of positivity when things get hard for ourselves or people we care about. None of us like to be or see others in pain.And yet, this type of...
2022-07-29
40 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Creating Meaningful Work
Send us a MessageThe term "meaningful work" gets thrown around a lot. It's something we're meant to work towards, and yet, how do we know when we've found it?In this week's show, Kim & Louise talk about what the term "meaningful work" means to them, how they've found it, and what you can look for in order to incorporate more meaningful work into Your Kickass Career.Show Notes:Welcome and hellos 00:00Weekly Wrap-Up 00:50Using intentional energy for focused actions. 11:05
2022-07-22
40 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Adaptability and Resiliency
Send us a MessageWhile the world is always in a state of change, the past 2-1/2 years have thrown a spotlight on just how quickly things can (and do) change - in our lives, our workplaces, our communities... everywhere.We often hear the words adaptability and resiliency as being key components to success in this ever-changing world. Often, they are used interchangeably. And yet, they are different and serve different purposes.In this week's show, Kim & Louise talk about what adaptability and resiliency are, how they...
2022-07-15
41 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Psychological Safety at Work
Send us a MessageHave you ever felt othered, that you don't belong or matter at work? Do you feel like your opinions aren't heard or that you need to say "yes" when you really mean "no"? Then it's possible you're working in a psychologically unsafe environment. This week, Kim & Louise take a peek behind the curtain at the idea of psychological safety at work. What does it mean to feel psychologically safe? What are some ways leaders (at all levels) can help to create a culture in which courage and vulnerability are...
2022-07-08
37 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Showing Up As Yourself
Send us a MessageSummary:We hear the word "authenticity" and are asked to "show up as ourselves" quite often these days. But, what does it really mean and what does it take to do that - especially in a leadership capacity? Louise & Kim take a look at the topic of being authentically yourself at work and uncover some golden nuggets you can be more aligned with both your work and your company or organization. Show Notes:Welcome and hellos:*Looking back on personal and professional goals and the weekly...
2022-07-01
37 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Kindness at Work
Send us a MessageToo many of us have been taught that being kind, especially at work or in other positions of leadership is "weak". But, we will say that again. KINDNESS is a SUPERPOWER. How can you bring more kindness to your workplace, organization, or leadership style? And, what can get in your way and how to overcome that when you know kindness is the direction for you? Show Notes:Welcome and Hellos:*Short discussion on time and energy management. (1:40)*Introduction to this week’s...
2022-06-25
28 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Permission to Fail
Send us a MessageWhat would be possible in your life, your career, or your business if you gave yourself permission to fail?On this week's show, Louise & Kim do exactly that... give you the permission you need to fail & make mistakes in all the nooks and crannies that makes up your life... including in the workplace and with your career.Don't forget to leave a comment and let us know your golden nuggets from this episode.Show Notes: * Who remembers what Betamax is? (:56)* Challenges when things are a b...
2022-06-18
42 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
The Compensation Game
Send us a MessageIf you dream of being a billionaire (like Bruno Mars) but are working 9-to-5 (like Dolly Parton), and money is what you want (like Barrett Strong said back in the 1960s), then you're playing the Compensation Game. There are studies abound that try to teach us the rules of engagement for the Compensation Game, such as getting a new job every 3-5 years vs. staying in a position can lead to higher compensation. But is that really the game you want to play? This week, Kim and Louise unpack...
2022-06-11
39 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Knowing when it's time to leave your job
Send us a MessageShould I stay or should I go? The Clash asked this important question back in 1981. It's something we should all ask ourselves on a regular basis. Is this job, organization, project, relationship, or environment serving me? Can changes be made to make work for me? Or, should I just go? Very often, leaving can be hard and painful, even if it's leaving a circumstance that no longer serves us. Endings are hard. And knowing when to leave - before it gets to the point of toxic and damaging...
2022-06-03
37 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Fitting Work Into Your Life (Part II)
Send us a MessageWhat would it mean to you to be able to fit work into your life, instead of fitting your life around your work? Last week, we took a quick dip into the idea of work-life balance, how to be intentional with your time, and starting to develop a sense of having your work work for you, instead of banking time to live your life when work allows. This week, we take a deeper dive into the subject as we discuss what has worked for each of us (both as entrepreneurs and...
2022-05-27
40 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Fitting Work Into Your Life
Send us a MessageQuick Summary:What would it mean to you to be able to fit work into your life, instead of fitting your life around your work? Since we're both on vacation, but we didn't want to miss a chance of being together and chatting with you, we take a quick dip into the idea of work-life balance, how to be intentional with your time, and start to develop a sense of having your work work for you, instead of banking time to live your life when work allows. ...
2022-05-21
15 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Career Pivots
Send us a MessageQuick summary:What does it mean to make a career pivot? Does it sound thrilling, or terrifying? As so many folks are starting to consider what's next for themselves we take a deep dive into the idea of making a career pivot, including stories of our own pivots, and share tips and ideas on how to step more confidently into your next pivot.We are joined this week by Nikki Baker Wulf, Spiritual Awakening Coach & Sacred Business Consultant, as we talk about our three different...
2022-05-13
49 min
Empowered & Embodied Show
Taking a Moment for Reflection
Send us a MessageCo-hosts Kim Romain and Louise Neil kick off their weekly wrap-up show by taking a moment for reflection.What is the importance of reflection in our work and lives? Kim and Louise discuss this and so much more in this week's episode. If you're looking for ways to incorporate a little more reflection in your life, give a listen.Show highlights include:* A discussion of what reflection means and how it can be used in all areas of our life and...
2022-04-29
30 min
La Clé des Champs
[Rencontre] - Romain Selle - Un whisky de terroir
Aujourd'hui, j'ai le plaisir de me rendre à Saint-Medard, dans le Béarn, pour rencontrer Romain Selle, agriculteur et surtout tout nouveau producteur de whisky ! Saviez-vous que le whisky bourbon est composé de minimum 51% de maïs ? Ou que le Jack Daniels en contient lui près de 80% ? Et bien moi non plus ! Et quand on sait que le sud-ouest est le principal producteur de maïs, être agriculteur béarnais et produire son propre whisky coule alors de source. C'est en tout cas la réflexion que Romain s'est faite il y a plus de cinq ans quand l'id...
2022-01-10
34 min
Fleur d'avocat
#130 - Romain Hazebroucq (2) : « Le graphiste qu’on peut emmener en comité de direction »
Vous avez aimé la première partie ? Alors venez vite découvrir la deuxième partie de l'entretien de Romain Hazebroucq ! Si vous avez raté la première parti c'est juste ici. Références : L'épisode de Young Wild and Freelance avec Diane Merci à Thibault Oudotte et Solène Gérardin pour leur recommandation, bonne écoute ! Découvrez les formations Développer sa clientèle et Réussir sa collaboration de Fleur d'avocat. Pour vous inscrire à la newsletter, c'est par ici. Vous souhaitez rejoindre le groupe Whats...
2021-04-22
1h 52