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Raise The AnchorFailing Forward: How Losing My Business Helped Me Rise AgainSend us a textSometimes the best thing that can happen… is failing. In this solo episode of Raise the Anchor, I’m diving into the powerful concept of Failing Forward by John Maxwell and how one of my biggest failures (losing a business I poured my heart into) became the catalyst for a stronger comeback.I open up about what it looked like to feel like everything was falling apart, and how that moment forced me to slow down, reevaluate, and reconnect with my true passion and purpose. It wasn’t easy, but it...2025-07-1719 minRaise The AnchorCookies, Keys & Global Dreams: Jenna Ross Is Back!Send us a textJenna Ross, serial entrepreneur and founder of the Nova Scotian Cookie Company, shares her journey from IT professional to managing three thriving businesses while raising teenagers and maintaining work-life balance.• Nova Scotian Cookie Company began after a human design reading gave Jenna "permission" to be a serial entrepreneur• Lighthouse-shaped shortbread cookies represent Nova Scotia and have taken Jenna to LA, Italy, Germany and beyond• Attended the Golden Globes and Emmys gifting suite in Los Angeles where her cookies were gifted to nominees• Connected indigenous designer Tracy Metallic with Cheekbon...2025-07-1129 minRaise The AnchorBig decisions don’t always come with big claritySend us a textIn nursing and management, I’ve made hundreds of hard calls, often without enough time or perfect answers. In this episode of Raise the Anchor, I’m sharing the decision-making tools I lean on when the stakes are high, and how those same tools supported me through a recent emotional moment in my personal life.Whether you’re in a leadership role or just facing a decision you didn’t see coming, this episode will help you: ✔️ slow the mental chaos ✔️ trust your gut and logic ✔️ make a call without knowing t...2025-07-0315 minRaise The AnchorFrom Chronic Struggles to a New Solution | Jen Vey’s Journey ContinuesSend us a textIn this powerful follow-up episode, we reconnect with Raise the Anchor guest Jen Vey—an unstoppable force navigating life with brain tumors, dystonia, and the lasting impacts. Jen shares an honest update on her health, the realities of living with chronic illness, and how she’s transforming pain into purpose through her new platform: Temporary Experts.This innovative business is built for people who can’t work traditional 9–5 jobs but have incredible knowledge to offer. Whether you live with disability, chronic illness, or are simply forging your own path—this conve...2025-06-2329 minRaise The AnchorLaura Wheeler: From Misdiagnosed to Empowered- Healing Her Gut and Reclaiming Her LifeSend us a textFor years, Laura Wheeler battled chronic symptoms, only to be told it was “just allergies” or that her labs looked fine. But deep down, she knew something wasn’t right. In this powerful episode of Raise the Anchor, Laura shares how she uncovered the root cause: her gut and took her healing into her own hands.From misdiagnosis to full-body restoration, Laura opens up about the steps she took to support her digestive health, the mindset shift that changed everything, and how a product line from the MLM Amare played...2025-06-1620 minRaise The AnchorJust Because You're Good at It... Should You Keep Doing It?Send us a textBeing good at something doesn’t mean it’s meant for you. In this episode of Raise the Anchor, we dive into what to do when your skills don’t align with your passion.We talk about:How to set boundariesWays to reframe tasks you don’t enjoyCultivating gratitude without settlingMaking space for what truly mattersListen now here on buzzsprout or watch the full episode on YouTube.2025-06-1115 minRaise The AnchorFrom Feeling Stuck to Empowering Sisterhoods | Jess Clerke’s JourneySend us a textIn this episode of Raise the Anchor, Jess Clerke shares her incredible transformation—from a digital marketer who relocated to Barbados during the pandemic and felt isolated and unsure, to becoming a confidence coach helping women rediscover their voice. After returning to Canada, Jess tapped into her true superpower: guiding others to stand tall in their confidence. Now, she’s the powerhouse behind soul-nourishing retreats, women-led conferences, and a thriving sisterhood where community and courage go hand in hand.We discuss motherhood, business, self-worth, and the magic that happens when...2025-06-0525 min
Raise The AnchorI’m Back After 2.5 Years! Burnout, Healing & Rising Again in NursingSend us a textIn this powerful solo episode, I flip the mic and interview myself, sharing the raw, unfiltered story of leaving my business and going back into nursing, burning out, and finding my way back. Now, as a Nursing Services Manager, I reflect on the crash that changed everything, the rise that followed, and the unshakable support of my family that anchored me along the way. This episode sets the tone for what's to come, and let me tell you, the guest interviews already recorded are nothing short of inspiring.I...2025-06-0420 min