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Your Purposeful Life with Adrian StarksUnlocking Radical Responsibility: Transform Your Life and Own Your Story with Marsha VanwynsbergheSend us a textEpisode: 127Today's guest on Your Purposeful Life with Adrian Starks is Marsha Vanwynsberghe.Guest Marsha Vanwynsberghe is a Storytelling NLP Trainer, Speaker, Publisher & Author, 2xs Podcaster. Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”. She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse that tore her family unit apart. Marsha has been published 7 times in collaborative books including “Owning Your Choices”, sharing inspiring stories of courage from women around the world. Through her tools, NLP certificati...2024-03-0241 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life539 | A Special Message from MarshaIn this episode I am speaking to all the listeners of the podcast and how grateful I am for your continued support of this show. We started 5+ years ago and have fumbled our way through so many messy periods of growth and learning and I wouldn’t change a thing. What I didn’t know was how much this podcast, community and our guests would change my life for the better. We are now launching our Monday episodes on Patreon, there is something for everyone, early release, ad free episodes, drop in and watch...2023-04-2111 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life538 | Education and Support for Youth Substance Abuse with Chris BungayIn this episode we are speaking with Executive Director of Sober Kids BC, Chris Bungay. Chris was a lawyer for 20 years, through the first half of his career (and first half of his life since age 12. Chris had a substance use disorder, mainly relating to alcohol use. He comes from a community and to some extent a family with a history of addiction. He sold his law practice 3 years ago and wanted to give back to the community, so with the help of his wife, they started a charity known as Sober Kids BC. This is a non-profit dedicated to ed...2023-04-2053 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#325: Your Story Makes Your Brand - Hot Seat CoachingIn this episode, I am sharing an interview with Brand Expert, Content Strategist, and Storyteller, Jennifer Yassen. Jennifer and I connected in a mastermind in early 2021, and I loved how she helped brands and entrepreneurs to use their stories to build their brands. We decided to collaborate and offer a 2-hour immersive workshop to help these entrepreneurs unpack or unlock one aspect of their story to gain clarity in their messaging to attract and connect with their ideal audience to grow their brand. We will combine it with some hot-seat coaching to understand their brand and how...2021-11-1250 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#308: Moving From Blame to Ownership#308: Moving From Blame to Ownership In this Monday Mindset Episode, I am talking about 2 words that have been very powerful on my journey….Ownership and Blame! These two words are complete opposites and when we focus our language, energy, and mindset on one, the other can’t survive. When we focus on blame we are giving our power away and when we focus on ownership we are taking our power back. We get to choose which one we focus on and our focus can literally change the direction and progress we make in our lives! 2021-10-0414 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#304: Are You Dress Rehearsing Tragedy?#304: Are You Dress Rehearsing Tragedy? In this Friday Facts episode, I am sharing some thoughts that I heard on Brene Brown’s Netflix documentary, “The Call To Courage”. There were so many points that hit home and when I am in a space of needing to shift my mindset, this is one of my go-to audios to plug into my ear. I become super intentional about what I listen to and what I plug into. I wanted to share some of my takeaways here. In today’s episode we discuss:1) Dress rehearsing tragedy, is immediately...2021-09-2412 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeConnection, Growth & Collaboration - Interview with Sue RuheToday I am sharing my podcast interview with my friend Sue Ruhe on her Love Your Cells podcast. Sue is so good at asking me the deep and challenging questions that I had to share this interview with you. Love Your Cells Podcast Notes:Marsha is the Queen of Owning Her Choices and Owning Her Life. In today's episode, she shares her journey, her story, of how living her current life came to be, and how it might not have happened if she hadn't connected with the women she did years ago. All of tho...2020-09-141h 20
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#163: Connection, Growth & Collaboration - Interview with Sue RuheToday I am sharing my podcast interview with my friend Sue Ruhe on her Love Your Cells podcast. Sue is so good at asking me the deep and challenging questions that I had to share this interview with you. Love Your Cells Podcast Notes:Marsha is the Queen of Owning Her Choices and Owning Her Life. In today's episode, she shares her journey, her story, of how living her current life came to be, and how it might not have happened if she hadn't connected with the women she did years ago. All of tho...2020-09-141h 20
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeThe Ripple Effect Starts with You#161: The Ripple Effect Starts with You In this mindset episode, we are talking about how the ripple effect always starts with us. We can all create a ripple effect in our lives and in the world, whether it is positive or negative. When those ideas become a download for us, we are the one who is meant to bring it to life. The ripple effect can be small acts that can lead to so many incredible, beautiful things. Remember that “Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward.” By Soren Kierkegaard. This po...2020-09-0716 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#161: The Ripple Effect Starts with You#161: The Ripple Effect Starts with You In this mindset episode, we are talking about how the ripple effect always starts with us. We can all create a ripple effect in our lives and in the world, whether it is positive or negative. When those ideas become a download for us, we are the one who is meant to bring it to life. The ripple effect can be small acts that can lead to so many incredible, beautiful things. Remember that “Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forward.” By Soren Kierkegaard. This po...2020-09-0716 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifePivot and Thrive with Michell Champ#158: Pivot and Thrive with Michell Champ Today we are speaking with Mindset Coach, Michell Champ. Michell is a serial entrepreneur at heart for the last 17 years, Michell has built successful businesses from scratch inside marketing and photography industries. In 2016 she left her career and pivoted into her true passion empowering females over 40. With her unique experience, Michell is able to confidently guide others' past fear so they can finally flip the switch for what they want and step into their second act in life. Michell is the founder of the Empire Blueprint, a 12-week program to help...2020-08-2754 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#158: Pivot and Thrive with Michell Champ#158: Pivot and Thrive with Michell Champ Today we are speaking with Mindset Coach, Michell Champ. Michell is a serial entrepreneur at heart for the last 17 years, Michell has built successful businesses from scratch inside marketing and photography industries. In 2016 she left her career and pivoted into her true passion empowering females over 40. With her unique experience, Michell is able to confidently guide others' past fear so they can finally flip the switch for what they want and step into their second act in life. Michell is the founder of the Empire Blueprint, a 12-week program to help...2020-08-2754 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeStop Resenting Your Strengths#157: Stop Resenting Your Strengths In this mindset episode, we are talking about the power of resentment and what role it can play in our lives. This is the exercise that I do with my clients in the first week of the Radical Responsibility Mastermind. This starts with the deep dive into our past stories, the ones we keep repeating, and what we learned from these lessons. We pull these lessons out and they tend to be our strengths or our gifts, yet we don’t always see them that way. I tell all of my clients that, “we can’t...2020-08-2417 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#157: Stop Resenting Your Strengths#157: Stop Resenting Your Strengths In this mindset episode, we are talking about the power of resentment and what role it can play in our lives. This is the exercise that I do with my clients in the first week of the Radical Responsibility Mastermind. This starts with the deep dive into our past stories, the ones we keep repeating, and what we learned from these lessons. We pull these lessons out and they tend to be our strengths or our gifts, yet we don’t always see them that way. I tell all of my clients that, “we can’t...2020-08-2417 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeSometimes You Have to Sit in the Flames#156: Sometimes You Have to Sit in the Flames In this mindset episode, we are talking about the times in our life when we are sitting in the fire or the flames. This is the starting point of transformation. It is as uncomfortable as hell and we can learn to ask the questions to help us move forward or stay in the fire. What if the fire is exactly what we need to create the change that we need to make? I love this quote by Stephanie Sparkles, “I love when people that have been through hell walk out of...2020-08-1717 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life156: Sometimes You Have to Sit in the Flames#156: Sometimes You Have to Sit in the Flames In this mindset episode, we are talking about the times in our life when we are sitting in the fire or the flames. This is the starting point of transformation. It is as uncomfortable as hell and we can learn to ask the questions to help us move forward or stay in the fire. What if the fire is exactly what we need to create the change that we need to make? I love this quote by Stephanie Sparkles, “I love when people that have been through hell walk out of...2020-08-1717 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeEmbracing Vulnerability with Craig Stanland#155: Embracing Vulnerability with Craig Stanland Today we are speaking with Craig Stanland. Craig is a coach, a Reinvention Architect, the author of the soon to be published memoir, The Blank Canvas, and a highly sought after public speaker with a TEDx Talk titled, "How I Learned My Greatest Worth in Federal Prison." Craig’s mission is to help people whose lives have fallen apart, who want to start over rebuild and reinvent themselves so they can have the extraordinary life they've always wanted. In this episode, we discuss: Craig’s mantra is to live fully...2020-08-131h 28
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#155: Embracing Vulnerability with Craig Stanland#155: Embracing Vulnerability with Craig Stanland Today we are speaking with Craig Stanland. Craig is a coach, a Reinvention Architect, the author of the soon to be published memoir, The Blank Canvas, and a highly sought after public speaker with a TEDx Talk titled, "How I Learned My Greatest Worth in Federal Prison." Craig’s mission is to help people whose lives have fallen apart, who want to start over rebuild and reinvent themselves so they can have the extraordinary life they've always wanted. In this episode, we discuss: Craig’s mantra is to live fully...2020-08-131h 28
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeVulnerability Opens Doors#154: Vulnerability Opens Doors In this mindset episode, we are talking about the simple concept of vulnerability, and practicing vulnerability can literally change our lives. "Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage." ~Brene Brown. Today we discuss what vulnerability is, how we can learn to practice it, and what doors it can open for us. In this episode, we discuss: Vulnerability is choosing courage over comfort. It is...2020-08-1018 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#154: Vulnerability Opens Doors#154: Vulnerability Opens Doors In this mindset episode, we are talking about the simple concept of vulnerability, and practicing vulnerability can literally change our lives. "Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. Vulnerability is not weakness; it's our greatest measure of courage." ~Brene Brown. Today we discuss what vulnerability is, how we can learn to practice it, and what doors it can open for us. In this episode, we discuss: Vulnerability is choosing courage over comfort. It is...2020-08-1018 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeThe Power of Difficult Conversations#152: The Power of Difficult Conversations In this mindset episode, we are talking about the concept of difficult conversations. 2020 has been a year of difficult conversations and massive changes. For some people this year has been an inconvenience and for some, it has been a year of massive change and transformation. When all the layers (distractions) peeled back this year and we went into isolation, we came face to face with what wasn’t working. We were spending so much time being busy in distraction and we are avoiding facing what isn’t working…between relationships, work, hea...2020-08-0322 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#152: The Power of Difficult Conversations#152: The Power of Difficult Conversations In this mindset episode, we are talking about the concept of difficult conversations. 2020 has been a year of difficult conversations and massive changes. For some people this year has been an inconvenience and for some, it has been a year of massive change and transformation. When all the layers (distractions) peeled back this year and we went into isolation, we came face to face with what wasn’t working. We were spending so much time being busy in distraction and we are avoiding facing what isn’t working…between relationships, work, hea...2020-08-0322 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeSelf Care is Like a Game of Wac-A-Mole#151: Self Care is Like a Game of Wac-A-Mole In this mindset episode, we are talking about the simple concept of self-care and how it is truly our own responsibility. Self-care is a moving target every single day and it makes me think of a game of wac-a-mole. The way you give to yourself is the way to give to others. Learning how to fill your cup first to overflow is the only way you have something to give back to others. I know this is a moving target and will require an ebb and flow process. This is y...2020-07-2720 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#151: Self Care is Like a Game of Wac-A-Mole#151: Self Care is Like a Game of Wac-A-Mole In this mindset episode, we are talking about the simple concept of self-care and how it is truly our own responsibility. Self-care is a moving target every single day and it makes me think of a game of wac-a-mole. The way you give to yourself is the way to give to others. Learning how to fill your cup first to overflow is the only way you have something to give back to others. I know this is a moving target and will require an ebb and flow process. This is y...2020-07-2720 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeFind Your Spiritual G Spot with Gina Hatzis#150: Find Your Spiritual G Spot with Gina Hatzis Today we are speaking with Speaker, Disruptor, and Professional Cheerleader, Gina Hatzis. A recovering journalist, Gina has spent the past 26 years as an International Corporate and Public Speaker, specializing in soulful leadership, conscious communication, and epic empowerment. She’s also a blogger, a writer, a spoken word artist, and the host of her show Spiritual G Spot, broadcasting in over 70 countries worldwide. Gina has two viral videos amassing over 40 million views and is currently on a global tour as the Spearhead and Visionary for the Too Much Woman Movement, a p...2020-07-231h 14
Own Your Choices Own Your Life150: Find Your Spiritual G Spot with Gina Hatzis#150: Find Your Spiritual G Spot with Gina Hatzis Today we are speaking with Speaker, Disruptor, and Professional Cheerleader, Gina Hatzis. A recovering journalist, Gina has spent the past 26 years as an International Corporate and Public Speaker, specializing in soulful leadership, conscious communication, and epic empowerment. She’s also a blogger, a writer, a spoken word artist, and the host of her show Spiritual G Spot, broadcasting in over 70 countries worldwide. Gina has two viral videos amassing over 40 million views and is currently on a global tour as the Spearhead and Visionary for the Too Much Woman Movement, a p...2020-07-231h 14
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#149: What is Your Wheelhouse?#149: What is Your Wheelhouse? In this mindset episode, we are talking about the Wheelhouse. This is one of the first things that we breakdown in the Radical Responsibility Mastermind. It is so important to understand what lessons you are here to teach, share, or use to impact others. Your business is unique to you because your story is unique to you. Through your stories, you can identify what lessons you have lived multiple times over in your life, and in that space, you will find the gifts that you are meant to share with others. This is not j...2020-07-2022 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeWhat is Your Wheelhouse?#149: What is Your Wheelhouse? In this mindset episode, we are talking about the Wheelhouse. This is one of the first things that we breakdown in the Radical Responsibility Mastermind. It is so important to understand what lessons you are here to teach, share, or use to impact others. Your business is unique to you because your story is unique to you. Through your stories, you can identify what lessons you have lived multiple times over in your life, and in that space, you will find the gifts that you are meant to share with others. This is not j...2020-07-2022 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#148: Learning to Trust the Signs with Laura Poburan#148: Learning to Trust the Signs with Laura Poburan Today we are speaking with Laura Poburan. Laura is a mentor to health, wellness, and nutrition coaches who dream of leading their clients beyond the scale into lives of freedom, fulfillment, and happiness. Laura and her husband turned $100K of debt into the key that ultimately unlocked their freedom. Her story is one of sacrifice, ownership, and rising to the standard she now holds for all of the people she works with - one of purpose and passion to change the world by first creating a world you are p...2020-07-1653 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#148: Learning to Trust the Signs with Laura Poburan#148: Learning to Trust the Signs with Laura Poburan Today we are speaking with Laura Poburan. Laura is a mentor to health, wellness, and nutrition coaches who dream of leading their clients beyond the scale into lives of freedom, fulfillment, and happiness. Laura and her husband turned $100K of debt into the key that ultimately unlocked their freedom. Her story is one of sacrifice, ownership, and rising to the standard she now holds for all of the people she works with - one of purpose and passion to change the world by first creating a world you are p...2020-07-1653 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeThe Power of Guided Journaling with Christine Bergsma#146: The Power of Guided Journaling with Christine Bergsma Today we are speaking with Christine Bergsma, Author, and Keynote Speaker. Christine’s company, Journaling Through continues to set the bar for mental wellness, self-care, and empowerment in the progressive healthcare field. A holistic approach to our workshops, motivational speaking, and guided journals form the cornerstone to synergistically align all the parties involved. Known for her customization, ability to actively engage the audience with practical skills and insights, she masterfully facilitates and delivers information in a way that is understandable, actionable, and uplifting. Christine is recognized as an authority on su...2020-07-0959 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#146: The Power of Guided Journaling with Christine Bergsma#146: The Power of Guided Journaling with Christine Bergsma Today we are speaking with Christine Bergsma, Author, and Keynote Speaker. Christine’s company, Journaling Through continues to set the bar for mental wellness, self-care, and empowerment in the progressive healthcare field. A holistic approach to our workshops, motivational speaking, and guided journals form the cornerstone to synergistically align all the parties involved. Known for her customization, ability to actively engage the audience with practical skills and insights, she masterfully facilitates and delivers information in a way that is understandable, actionable, and uplifting. Christine is recognized as an authority on su...2020-07-0959 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeFrom a Voiceless Immigrant to an Outspoken Agent of Change#143: From a Voiceless Immigrant to an Outspoken Agent of Change with Marina Byezhanova Marina is a Soviet-born raised-in-Ukraine, first-generation Canadian immigrant. She is an entrepreneur, writer, head-hunter, and global public speaker. She has been featured in Inc.com, Forbes.com, Yahoo News, Financial Post, Fast Company, and Success Magazine. Marina's mission is to help people scale the reach of their voices and to stand out and be heard. She is highly involved with Entrepreneurs’ Organization as the Canadian host of the global Forum Confidential podcast, Culture Expert for Canadian chapters, and contributor to Gl...2020-06-2547 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#143: From a Voiceless Immigrant to an Outspoken Agent of Change#143: From a Voiceless Immigrant to an Outspoken Agent of Change with Marina Byezhanova Marina is a Soviet-born raised-in-Ukraine, first-generation Canadian immigrant. She is an entrepreneur, writer, head-hunter, and global public speaker. She has been featured in Inc.com, Forbes.com, Yahoo News, Financial Post, Fast Company, and Success Magazine. Marina's mission is to help people scale the reach of their voices and to stand out and be heard. She is highly involved with Entrepreneurs’ Organization as the Canadian host of the global Forum Confidential podcast, Culture Expert for Canadian chapters, and contributor to Gl...2020-06-2547 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeYou Didn’t Come This Far To Only Come This Far with Neldy Germain#140: “You Didn’t Come This Far To Only Come This Far with Neldy Germain In this episode, I am speaking with Neldy Germain, Visual Artist, Content Producer, Podcast Host. Neldy Germain is a black creative artist specializing in large visual projects, community initiatives, and pop culture commentary. While Neldy is recognized as one of Montreal's most influential people, he'll lean into his Floridian identity when it’s relevant to the conversation. Most recently, Neldy can be seen contributing to Le Brotherhood talks and Lululemon's The Huddle event. His work has been featured in online publications, printe...2020-06-111h 32
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#140: “You Didn’t Come This Far To Only Come This Far" with Neldy Germain#140: “You Didn’t Come This Far To Only Come This Far with Neldy Germain In this episode, I am speaking with Neldy Germain, Visual Artist, Content Producer, Podcast Host. Neldy Germain is a black creative artist specializing in large visual projects, community initiatives, and pop culture commentary. While Neldy is recognized as one of Montreal's most influential people, he'll lean into his Floridian identity when it’s relevant to the conversation. Most recently, Neldy can be seen contributing to Le Brotherhood talks and Lululemon's The Huddle event. His work has been featured in online publications, printe...2020-06-111h 32
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeEmotional Alchemy with Leisse Wilcox#137: Emotional Alchemy with Leisse Wilcox In this episode I am speaking with Leisse Wilcox another fan fav of Brene Brown. Leisse Wilcox is a transformational life and mindset coach who teaches purpose-driven individuals how to elevate their impact using emotional intelligence. A passionate speaker, dynamic thought leader, author, NLP practitioner, podcast host, taco enthusiast, cancer survivor, and mom of three, her entire experience has been about coming home to her truest self, and to call herself “beloved.” Leisse teaches purpose driven individuals to turn the difficult and ugly into something purposeful and beautiful, usin...2020-05-2956 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life137: Emotional Alchemy with Leisse Wilcox#137: Emotional Alchemy with Leisse Wilcox In this episode I am speaking with Leisse Wilcox another fan fav of Brene Brown. Leisse Wilcox is a transformational life and mindset coach who teaches purpose-driven individuals how to elevate their impact using emotional intelligence. A passionate speaker, dynamic thought leader, author, NLP practitioner, podcast host, taco enthusiast, cancer survivor, and mom of three, her entire experience has been about coming home to her truest self, and to call herself “beloved.” Leisse teaches purpose driven individuals to turn the difficult and ugly into something purposeful and beautiful, usin...2020-05-2956 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#135: What is Missing in Your Business?#135: What is Missing in Your Business? In this mindset episode, we are talking about the missing pieces when building a business. We tend to spend so much time thinking about logos, websites or platforms that we forget that the most important thing to bring to your business as an entrepreneur, is learning how to bring yourself to your business. You are the thing that makes your business unique. You literally are your business. The more work you do on yourself, the more you will allow yourself to be seen in your business. In this e...2020-05-1816 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeWhat is Missing in Your Business#135: What is Missing in Your Business? In this mindset episode, we are talking about the missing pieces when building a business. We tend to spend so much time thinking about logos, websites or platforms that we forget that the most important thing to bring to your business as an entrepreneur, is learning how to bring yourself to your business. You are the thing that makes your business unique. You literally are your business. The more work you do on yourself, the more you will allow yourself to be seen in your business. In this e...2020-05-1816 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life134: Grow Your Impact and Grow Your Income with Jenn Kennedy#134: Grow Your Impact and Grow Your Income with Jenn Kennedy In this episode, I am speaking with Jenn Kennedy Jenn Kennedy is a former teacher and aspiring principal turned entrepreneur who stumbled into creating her own business after helping a few friends conquer weight loss. She quickly realized, as an entrepreneur, she could make a greater impact in this world, and build the income she dreamed of. She scaled to 6-figures within the first year and now shows coaches how to do the same. Jenn believes we're given both gifts and adversities to...2020-05-1452 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeGrow Your Impact and Grow Your Income with Jenn Kennedy#134: Grow Your Impact and Grow Your Income with Jenn Kennedy In this episode, I am speaking with Jenn Kennedy Jenn Kennedy is a former teacher and aspiring principal turned entrepreneur who stumbled into creating her own business after helping a few friends conquer weight loss. She quickly realized, as an entrepreneur, she could make a greater impact in this world, and build the income she dreamed of. She scaled to 6-figures within the first year and now shows coaches how to do the same. Jenn believes we're given both gifts and adversities to...2020-05-1452 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#133: Who Else Needs to Hear Your Story?#133: Who Else Needs to Hear Your Story? In this mindset episode, we are talking about who else needs to hear your story. When we are in the middle of difficult times or scenarios, we aren’t seeing much else other than what is in front of us. It is hard to see outside of ourselves. When we can start to look outside of ourselves, see how our story can help others or make an impact, and it starts to give a purpose to our stories. The lessons we learn are not for us, they are for us to pay...2020-05-1116 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeWho Else Needs to Hear Your Story?#133: Who Else Needs to Hear Your Story? In this mindset episode, we are talking about who else needs to hear your story. When we are in the middle of difficult times or scenarios, we aren’t seeing much else other than what is in front of us. It is hard to see outside of ourselves. When we can start to look outside of ourselves, see how our story can help others or make an impact, and it starts to give a purpose to our stories. The lessons we learn are not for us, they are for us to pay...2020-05-1116 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life132: An Uncommon Combination: Financial Fitness with Shannon Weinstein#132: An Uncommon Combination: Financial Fitness with Shannon Weinstein In this episode I am speaking with Shannon Weinstein, of Fitnancial Solutions. Shannon Weinstein is a CPA as well as a group exercise instructor certified through AFAA and ACE. She operates her accounting practice (Fitnancial Solutions) 100% virtually, serving clients around the country, primarily in the fitness and wellness industries. Shannon became an accountant because she lost a bet with her dad and followed the "expected path from there on out.” After discovering a love for fitness, losing her dad to cancer, and hitting a crossroads in...2020-05-071h 01
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeAn Uncommon Combination: Financial Fitness with Shannon Weinstein#132: An Uncommon Combination: Financial Fitness with Shannon Weinstein In this episode I am speaking with Shannon Weinstein, of Fitnancial Solutions. Shannon Weinstein is a CPA as well as a group exercise instructor certified through AFAA and ACE. She operates her accounting practice (Fitnancial Solutions) 100% virtually, serving clients around the country, primarily in the fitness and wellness industries. Shannon became an accountant because she lost a bet with her dad and followed the "expected path from there on out.” After discovering a love for fitness, losing her dad to cancer, and hitting a crossroads in...2020-05-071h 01
Own Your Choices Own Your Life130: Untying the Knots of Divorce with Marisa Lupo130: Untying the Knots of Divorce with Marisa Lupo In this episode I am speaking with Marisa Lupo, of Marisa Lupo Coaching. Marisa is a certified life coach who has mastered strategies that empower women in her private practice to cultivate an authentic life overflowing with love, meaning, and passion. Graduating with a degree in business management, she quickly became a successful real estate investor of over 15 years. After having checked all the boxes that she thought were going to lead her to the happiness she craved, something deep within her was still missing. U...2020-04-301h 00
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeUntying the Knots of Divorce with Marisa Lupo130: Untying the Knots of Divorce with Marisa Lupo In this episode I am speaking with Marisa Lupo, of Marisa Lupo Coaching. Marisa is a certified life coach who has mastered strategies that empower women in her private practice to cultivate an authentic life overflowing with love, meaning, and passion. Graduating with a degree in business management, she quickly became a successful real estate investor of over 15 years. After having checked all the boxes that she thought were going to lead her to the happiness she craved, something deep within her was still missing. U...2020-04-301h 00
Own Your Choices Own Your Life129: Celebrate the Triggers#129: Celebrate the Triggers In this mindset episode, we are talking about the triggers. The triggers others experience from our words, messages, and posts, and the triggers we create in others. The triggers tell us a lot about ourselves and about others. The triggers are gifts, opportunities for us to learn and grow and opportunities to see that our messages are landing. The women in The Radical Responsibility Mastermind are at the point where they are openly sharing their stories and this takes GUTS! I will continue to honour their courage and vulnerability that it takes to share their...2020-04-2718 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeCelebrate the Triggers#129: Celebrate the Triggers In this mindset episode, we are talking about the triggers. The triggers others experience from our words, messages, and posts, and the triggers we create in others. The triggers tell us a lot about ourselves and about others. The triggers are gifts, opportunities for us to learn and grow and opportunities to see that our messages are landing. The women in The Radical Responsibility Mastermind are at the point where they are openly sharing their stories and this takes GUTS! I will continue to honour their courage and vulnerability that it takes to share their...2020-04-2718 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeBreaking Down My Walls to Live My True Brave Self with Aime Hutton#128: Breaking Down My Walls to Live My True Brave Self with Aime Hutton In this episode, I am speaking with Aime Hutton, Youth Diversity Advisor Aime is a true miracle survivor. Being born 3 months early was just the start of the challenges Aime has overcome in her lifetime. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta Canada, as a Girls Empowerment Leader, Aime empowers tween and teen girls to live their real brave selves full of happiness, courage, and confidence. She does this through training women to be Girls Empowerment Facilitators. A powerful program Aime developed over her 20+ years...2020-04-2353 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life128: Breaking Down My Walls to Live My True Brave Self with Aime Hutton#128: Breaking Down My Walls to Live My True Brave Self with Aime Hutton In this episode, I am speaking with Aime Hutton, Youth Diversity Advisor Aime is a true miracle survivor. Being born 3 months early was just the start of the challenges Aime has overcome in her lifetime. Hailing from Calgary, Alberta Canada, as a Girls Empowerment Leader, Aime empowers tween and teen girls to live their real brave selves full of happiness, courage, and confidence. She does this through training women to be Girls Empowerment Facilitators. A powerful program Aime developed over her 20+ years...2020-04-2353 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life127: Kick Shame to the Curb#127: Kick Shame to the Curb In this mindset episode, we are diving into all of the extra emotions we are carrying around during this time of isolation. I am hearing dozens of messages from people who are feeling all kinds of self-shame, doubt, fear in general, and fear of the judgment of others. All kinds of statements of, “I am not doing enough”, “I should be doing x, y, z., etc.” Let’s dive into all the topics that are holding us down while we are in the isolation of COVID-19. In this episode, we discuss:...2020-04-2015 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeKick Shame to the Curb#127: Kick Shame to the Curb In this mindset episode, we are diving into all of the extra emotions we are carrying around during this time of isolation. I am hearing dozens of messages from people who are feeling all kinds of self-shame, doubt, fear in general, and fear of the judgment of others. All kinds of statements of, “I am not doing enough”, “I should be doing x, y, z., etc.” Let’s dive into all the topics that are holding us down while we are in the isolation of COVID-19. In this episode, we discuss:...2020-04-2015 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life126: You Always Have the Answers with Nick Pags#126: You Always Have the Answers with Nick Pags In this episode, I am speaking with Nick Pags, Fitness Professional, Speaker, Mindset and Consciousness Coach. This was an incredible conversation about the power of perspective and our habits! Nick Pags is a motivational speaker and thought leader, mindset and consciousness coach, personal trainer at the exclusive Performix House in NYC, Founding Theragun Master Trainer, and a lululemon Ambassador. While serving as a top contributor to the fitness industry, he is also laser-focused on the community around him where he aims to inspire, elevate and get people t...2020-04-161h 11
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeYou Always Have the Answers with Nick Pags#126: You Always Have the Answers with Nick Pags In this episode, I am speaking with Nick Pags, Fitness Professional, Speaker, Mindset and Consciousness Coach. This was an incredible conversation about the power of perspective and our habits! Nick Pags is a motivational speaker and thought leader, mindset and consciousness coach, personal trainer at the exclusive Performix House in NYC, Founding Theragun Master Trainer, and a lululemon Ambassador. While serving as a top contributor to the fitness industry, he is also laser-focused on the community around him where he aims to inspire, elevate and get people t...2020-04-161h 11
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#125: Stop Being the Bull#125: Stop Being the Bull In this Monday mindset episode, released on a Tuesday (thank you technology), I am sharing some tips about embracing change. We can choose how we respond, no matter what our circumstances. Learning how to reframe our situation is a powerful tool to shift our mindset when we are stuck in our stories. In this episode, we discuss: Embracing change can be challenging. We always have a choice in how we react, respond or what we do next. Focusing on the why questions keep us stuck and looking at ourselves and wha...2020-04-1414 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeStop Being the Bull#125: Stop Being the Bull In this Monday mindset episode, released on a Tuesday (thank you technology), I am sharing some tips about embracing change. We can choose how we respond, no matter what our circumstances. Learning how to reframe our situation is a powerful tool to shift our mindset when we are stuck in our stories. In this episode, we discuss: Embracing change can be challenging. We always have a choice in how we react, respond or what we do next. Focusing on the why questions keep us stuck and looking at ourselves and wha...2020-04-1414 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#124: Radical Responsibility - What the Heck is it?#124: Radical Responsibility – What the Heck is it? In this Monday mindset episode, we are diving into Radical Responsibility and what the heck it actually means. I am sharing daily messages on social media for the month of April and supporting my friend, Samantha Kris’ #365daysofclarity challenge. Today I am breaking down what I will be covering this month and how I will be diving into this topic to help you to learn how to take Radical Responsibility in your life. Follow the # on Instagram and if you are ready to create change, follow along every day and let us...2020-04-0610 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeRadical Responsibility - What the Heck is it?#124: Radical Responsibility – What the Heck is it? In this Monday mindset episode, we are diving into Radical Responsibility and what the heck it actually means. I am sharing daily messages on social media for the month of April and supporting my friend, Samantha Kris’ #365daysofclarity challenge. Today I am breaking down what I will be covering this month and how I will be diving into this topic to help you to learn how to take Radical Responsibility in your life. Follow the # on Instagram and if you are ready to create change, follow along every day and let us...2020-04-0610 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeRaise Your Standards Not Your Expectations#122: Raise Your Standards Not Your Expectations In this Monday mindset episode, I am sharing the lessons I learned this past week. There is a very specific distinction between standards and expectations. One is based on fact and one is based on fiction. I have always been one to set very high expectations for myself, and as a person who has always been driven and pushes towards goals, I am learning to let go of or shift the meaning of expectations. In the weeks following isolation and physical distancing of coronavirus, I went full speed ahead into my onli...2020-03-3020 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#122: Raise Your Standards Not Your Expectations#122: Raise Your Standards Not Your Expectations In this Monday mindset episode, I am sharing the lessons I learned this past week. There is a very specific distinction between standards and expectations. One is based on fact and one is based on fiction. I have always been one to set very high expectations for myself, and as a person who has always been driven and pushes towards goals, I am learning to let go of or shift the meaning of expectations. In the weeks following isolation and physical distancing of coronavirus, I went full speed ahead into my onli...2020-03-3020 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeFighting Cancer Through Vulnerability with Beau Whitman#121: Fighting Cancer Through Vulnerability with Beau Whitman In this episode I am speaking with Beau Whitman, a Personal Trainer and Motivator to so many people. Beau is one of seven siblings in the Whitman family. Growing up with two younger brothers and four older sisters – all of whom are supportive, passionate, and wildly competitive – shaped who Beau is as an athlete, coach, trainer and person. His athletic career began at Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center where he trained as a competitive gymnast for twelve years. After retiring, he competed as a five-sport varsity athlete in high...2020-03-2645 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#121: Fighting Cancer Through Vulnerability with Beau Whitman#121: Fighting Cancer Through Vulnerability with Beau Whitman In this episode I am speaking with Beau Whitman, a Personal Trainer and Motivator to so many people. Beau is one of seven siblings in the Whitman family. Growing up with two younger brothers and four older sisters – all of whom are supportive, passionate, and wildly competitive – shaped who Beau is as an athlete, coach, trainer and person. His athletic career began at Parkettes National Gymnastics Training Center where he trained as a competitive gymnast for twelve years. After retiring, he competed as a five-sport varsity athlete in high...2020-03-2645 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeControlling What We Can Control – Week #1 Coronovirus#120: Controlling What We Can Control In this Monday mindset episode, I am sharing the lessons I am reminded of week #1 of the coronavirus. We are always learning and relearning our own lessons. That is why we can teach them. Week #1 has been a massive change for all us. Seriously that is an understatement. It has impacted our outside world as much as our online world. We still always have the ability to choose how we respond. WE can choose the BE the change in this world, in our world. In this episode, we discuss: We must...2020-03-2328 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#120: Controlling What We Can Control#120: Controlling What We Can Control In this Monday mindset episode, I am sharing the lessons I am reminded of week #1 of the coronavirus. We are always learning and relearning our own lessons. That is why we can teach them. Week #1 has been a massive change for all us. Seriously that is an understatement. It has impacted our outside world as much as our online world. We still always have the ability to choose how we respond. WE can choose the BE the change in this world, in our world. In this episode, we discuss: We must...2020-03-2328 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeLeadership & Ownership – Now is the Time#118: Leadership & Ownership – Now is the Time In this episode, I am diving into my thoughts of this drastically changing world as we are all dealing with the COVID-19 Virus that is impacting everyone worldwide. In this episode, we discuss: When life challenges us our first reaction tends to be to retreat, yet this only isolates us even more. We can only choose to feed fear or faith. Feeding the fear keeps us stuck. Feeding the faith allows us to see each other, to connect and to support each other through this difficult time. The wor...2020-03-1717 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life118: Leadership & Ownership – Now is the Time#118: Leadership & Ownership – Now is the Time In this episode, I am diving into my thoughts of this drastically changing world as we are all dealing with the COVID-19 Virus that is impacting everyone worldwide. In this episode, we discuss: When life challenges us our first reaction tends to be to retreat, yet this only isolates us even more. We can only choose to feed fear or faith. Feeding the fear keeps us stuck. Feeding the faith allows us to see each other, to connect and to support each other through this difficult time. The wor...2020-03-1717 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeYour Voice is Powerful - International Woman's Day 2020117: Your Voice is Powerful - IWD 2020 In this Monday Mindset Episode, I am celebrating International Woman’s Day 2020 by saying thank you to all of the women who have gone before me to pave the way for what I am creating. I share some tips that have created an impact in my life and I hope that they will do the same for you. In this episode, we discuss: Going back to the beginning (5-6 years ago) when I felt so alone, isolated and had no idea what to do next. I knew I didn...2020-03-0821 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life117: Your Voice is Powerful - International Woman's Day 2020117: Your Voice is Powerful - IWD 2020 In this Monday Mindset Episode, I am celebrating International Woman’s Day 2020 by saying thank you to all of the women who have gone before me to pave the way for what I am creating. I share some tips that have created an impact in my life and I hope that they will do the same for you. In this episode, we discuss: Going back to the beginning (5-6 years ago) when I felt so alone, isolated and had no idea what to do next. I knew I didn...2020-03-0821 min
Own Your Choices Own Your Life#116: Finding the Courage to Change with Kelly Thorne#116: Finding the Courage to Change with Kelly Thorne I am thrilled to be speaking with Kelly Thorne, Speaker, Author and Advocate. Kelly and I connected online almost 3 years ago. She has continued to be my reminder to show up and share my story, we never know who is listening and ready to hear our story. Kelly is one of the authors in the upcoming collaborative book, Own Your Choices. Kelly is an advocate for families living alongside addiction. Her mission is to help families find freedom in their own lives, remove guilt, and empower themselves on...2020-03-0558 min
Own Your Choices Own Your LifeThe Courage to Change with Kelly Thorne#116: Finding the Courage to Change with Kelly Thorne I am thrilled to be speaking with Kelly Thorne, Speaker, Author and Advocate. Kelly and I connected online almost 3 years ago. She has continued to be my reminder to show up and share my story, we never know who is listening and ready to hear our story. Kelly is one of the authors in the upcoming collaborative book, Own Your Choices. Kelly is an advocate for families living alongside addiction. Her mission is to help families find freedom in their own lives, remove guilt, and empower themselves on...2020-03-0558 min