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Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire Ep 73 - Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Amy BespalkoAmy is a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer that has a passion to bring much needed medical services to her hometown. After a few years of education and work experience she has found herself back in St. Paul, Alberta where she is now working at her very own clinic as Sonographer. She is loving being back home. She is a mama to Lucy🐱 and Willow🐶 and is soon to be married to her best friend. Amy and her fiance are looking forward to building their life in their small hometown! Website: https://stpaul.lakelanddiagnostic.com/ ...2024-03-271h 06Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire Ep 72 - Author & Professional Coach Jodie Baulkham Jodie is a licensed teacher, professional coach and certified Leader Character practitioner who focuses on cultivating character, igniting passion, and fortifying resilience for herself and others. She is a leadership and mental health curriculum design specialist, trainer and advocate. Jodie has trained and coached over 800 people in the first responder community and beyond. 002She lives in Alberta with her husband, daughter, and mini goldendoodle. You can connect with Jodie by visiting her website www.jodiebaulkham.com or following her https://www.instagram.com/jodiebaulkham/. Dani + Madi Resources: Website: https://daniandmadi.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniandmadi/ Facebook: https://www.face...2024-03-181h 25Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire Ep 71 - Fractional CFO Angie Mercier Meet Angie Mercier, a Chartered Professional Accountant and Fractional CFO with over two decades of experience, including some exciting years at a Big 4 accounting firm. From her early days as a junior accountant, driven by a passion for untangling financial complexities, Angie's journey has been shaped by valuable experiences. Join me on this podcast as we dive into Angie's career and life timeline. Beyond the balance sheets, we'll uncover pivotal moments and lessons learned. Angie's story is one of empowerment, where her skills not only streamline accounting practices but also empower entrepreneurs. Don't miss out on learning...2024-03-021h 06Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire Ep 70 - Part 2 with Health & Nutrition Coach Shauna MannShauna Mann, a distinguished physiotherapist and a multifaceted health coach, holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta (2000). She expanded her expertise by becoming a Certified Health and Life Coach through the Health Coach Institute (2021) and a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach via the Institute of Transformational Nutrition (2022). Currently, Shauna is advancing her proficiency in holistic health care as an IFMCP candidate with the Institute of Functional Medicine. Shauna's approach to physiotherapy is revolutionary, addressing chronic pain, injury, and disease from a functional perspective. She champions wellness by focusing on fundamental factors that...2024-02-2354 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire Ep 69 - Part 1 with Health & Nutrition Coach Shauna MannShauna Mann, a distinguished physiotherapist and a multifaceted health coach, holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta (2000). She expanded her expertise by becoming a Certified Health and Life Coach through the Health Coach Institute (2021) and a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach via the Institute of Transformational Nutrition (2022). Currently, Shauna is advancing her proficiency in holistic health care as an IFMCP candidate with the Institute of Functional Medicine. Shauna's approach to physiotherapy is revolutionary, addressing chronic pain, injury, and disease from a functional perspective. She champions wellness by focusing on fundamental factors that...2024-02-1852 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire Ep 68 - Return of the PodcastI'm back!!!!! After taking a short pause with the podcast, I am back and, more than ever, am super excited to be back at it!!! I can't wait to share the stories of so many incredible women as well as to share the wisdom of these ladies. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the new season! As always, thank you for being here and for following along! Show is sponsored by Dani + Madi, women's clothing boutique. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniandmadi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...2024-02-0929 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire Ep 67 - Mortgage Consultant Tracy RegierAs a wife and a mother of three children, Tracy believes in treating her clients like family. Every client deserves exceptional service and great attention. Becoming a Licensed Mortgage Consultant means she can share her passion and knowledge, provide education, and create a customized strategic plan for you and your homeownership goals. Whether you’re buying a home, refinancing, renewing, consolidating debt, or just looking for expert advice, contact me directly. She hopes her time on here, with the amazing Rachelle (sigh! Tracy's words:) ) gives hope to anyone struggling with their finances or shedding the weight of trying to plea...2023-09-111h 21Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire Ep 66 - Runway of Dreams CommitteeJust over a month after the Runway of Dreams event, the committee got together to record a podcast. A podcast to go over what went right, what went wrong, and some of our most favorite moments. It even brought back tears! The Runway of Dreams event was able to raise $13,950 for the Gagnon family and $13,950 for the Harris family to help their daughter Jordan and their son Takai fulfill their dreams. If you didn't get the chance to attend the event this year, be sure to stay tuned for the announcement of the second annual e...2023-07-191h 07Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 65 - The Do’s and Don’ts in the job application processThe Do’s and Don’ts in the job application process2023-07-1234 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 64 - Ashley MeadahlAshley is a Speaker, Business Coach and host of the top-charting podcast, The Glow Getter Podcast. When Ashley launched her Event and Wedding Planning business in 2008, she felt alone. She was living in a new town and a new province moving from Ontario to Alberta, she didn’t know many people or other business owners. She quickly realized she needed to meet new people, like-minded entrepreneurs and find a business mentor. Ashley decided to create something to help fill this void for other entrepreneurs in her community and launched her annual Women in Business Conference where over 300 Women Entrepreneurs ca...2023-06-221h 07Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 63 - Cathie CalarcoMom | Connecting Cause and Community | Relationship Builder | Fundraiser | Entrepreneur | Marketing Professional | Passionate About Storytelling | Shop/Eat/Stay/Play Local Advocate2023-06-141h 24Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 62 - The dreams of an 11 year oldBrianne turns 11 and shares her current likes and dreams.2023-06-0533 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 61 - Mandy McMillanBorn in Alberta, Canada, Mandy McMillan has never known a moment when performing wasn’t her destined path and when musical storytelling wasn’t her chosen language. With a diverse musical personality that organically mixes a rock core with a contagious pop energy and sprinkled with country, Mandy’s open heart and love for people lights up her lyrics and live shows, allowing her to effortlessly form lasting connections with fans on stage or off. McMillan spent 2019 in the studio in Nashville TN recording her new album and released her highly anticipated single “Dream Catcher” in Spring of 2020. M...2023-05-241h 21Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 60 - Nicole CowleyNicole is the owner of Next Step with Nicole Renee. Nicole is a Transformational Coach who is a Certified RTT Therapist (Rapid Transformational Therapy), Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Health Coach, and Personal Trainer with a passion for helping others achieve the life they have always dreamed of. Transformational coaching has become Nicole's passion and some would say her obsession as the results for herself and her clients have been life changing. Nicole works with the mind, body and soul to truly create the life you want to live and most importantly a life you are excited about living. She uses...2023-05-171h 15Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 59 - Brandi HarrisThe Harris family is a giving, loving family from Spruce Grove. They were blessed with four children, three boys and one girl. Their oldest, Takai, was born with down syndrome and was very sick shortly after he was born. He spent numerous months in the hospital and has had numerous appointments as a result of different illnesses throughout his life. Takai has always had a dream of going to Disneyworld but, due to covid delaying any make a wish dreams and then turning 18 towards the end of covid, his dreams of going to disney were put on hold. The...2023-05-101h 27Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 58 - International Women's DayLisa is a wife and mother who loves connecting with family, travel and helping to improve the lives of those who have experienced trauma. She holds a BPA in Criminal Justice and has over 15 years of experience working in the legal/Justice system. Lisa is bilingual in French and English and is guided by the values of her Cree background.2023-03-091h 07Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire ep57 - Dr. Jody Carrington2023-02-221h 15Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 56 - I'm Back!After a bit of a break, I am back! And excited for the next season of the podcast!2023-02-1534 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 55 - 12 Days of GivingIt’s that time of year again! The time of year where we, on behalf of Dani + Madi, elf people in our community for 12 days. Listen to Brianne and I as we go over the first six days and what we did and how it has made us feel.2022-12-0917 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to inspire EP 54 - Gabriel DubeauGabriel Dubeau is an active, young boy who recently turned 13. He is my baby boy, one of the biggest joys of my life, and has a big heart. He dreams big daily and we are so proud of him. He was the last to be interviewed in the family so we thought we would give it a go. Enjoy!2022-11-2931 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 53 - Laura SiddellLaura Siddell is a Mom of 3, a Bookkeeper by trade, a joy-filled Potter, and a concrete business owner. Laura’s ultimate goal in life is transparency. A series of unfortunate events got her into this thought pattern. Not holding back, building rich and meaningful relationships from conversations, and learning to honour her opinion instead of staying quiet.2022-10-2550 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 52 - Jess, Whiskey Rose Wood coJessica is an open book when it comes to her life. Motherhood, mental health, and running her own business you will be sure to get a dose of real-life content on her social platforms that most women will undoubtedly be able to relate to. ig whiskey.rose.wood.co fb whiskey rose wood co web www.whiskeyrosewoodco.ca2022-10-181h 11Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 51 - Sangria SistersIf there’s one word to describe the sisters, it’s fun. Val MacLean and Lori McGillivray share how life isn’t always rosé behind the white picket fence in their witty humour blog “Sangria Sisters.” Relatable and real, they tackle titillating topics with trucker mouth precision. The Sisters use their platform to champion women and causes close to their heart. Their goal is to spread kindness and joy every damn day. Join the sisterhood at www.sangriasisters.ca, the Gram @sangriasistersblog, Facebook @SangriaSisters, and Twitter @sangria_sisters2022-10-121h 15Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 50 - Trina Merkel Trina Merkel is Spruce Grove's volunteer extraordinaire! She commits so much of her time to giving back to her community. She currently is an EA at a local high school and is loved by so many people. Listen along to hear her story and her current volunteer role with the Spruce Grove Kinettes and find out how you can help. It will leave you with the warmest of hearts and filling so good you'll want to start volunteering asap! You can find out more information about the Spruce Grove Kinettes and how you can help on Instagram @sg_kinettes and...2022-10-041h 02Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 49 - My Daughter BrianneIt’s been 1 whole year that the Designed to Inspire podcast has been in existence!!! To celebrate, my daughter Brianne (also known as Dani + Madi’s VP of Marketing), has interviewed Me as she practices to one day take over the podcast. We hope you enjoy and please comment as to whether you think Brianne and I should start interviewing young girls who will definitely one day take over the world!2022-09-2129 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 48 - Selina GrayAs a CPA, CA, Selina was a firm believer in the hustle. For nearly a decade, she worked 100+ hour workweeks as a Controller for two internationally traded public companies managing 30 finance ninjas in 12 countries worldwide. Selina's life was centered around praise, power, & managing hundred-million-dollar plus budgets. It all came crashing down one day - She ended up with a lengthy hospital stay & an auto-immune disease. Selina was burnt out & it was a wake-up call to find her highest self & ultimately change her relationship with money. As a Business & Wealth Mentor, Selina has helped thousands of entrepreneurs building multi 6/7 figure...2022-09-131h 30Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 47 - Renée PierretteRenée Pierrette is a local woman to Stony Plain, Alberta who has organically dived into living with creativity, intention and authenticity. Coming from a family of makers and homesteaders, the world around her has been heavily local influenced and community has become a priority and also a way of thriving in her home of Parkland County. Over this past year, The Cedar Market was born out of love and support from everyone around the tri area and has flourished into something beautiful and Renee has been inspired by so many she's met along the way. You can fi...2022-09-061h 24Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 46 - Ashley Severson Part 2Ashley Severson is a 33 year old mother of two, wife to her amazing husband of 10 years, daughter, cousin, aunt, friend. Right after her 31st birthday, Ashley was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is her story of how she overcame an incurable diagnosis, started her own jewelry company, Pretty Little Sparkles, and is thriving more than ever before! @ashley.severson2022-08-302h 02Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 45 - Ashley SeversonAshley Severson is a 33 year old mother of two, wife to her amazing husband of 10 years, daughter, cousin, aunt, friend. Right after her 31st birthday, Ashley was diagnosed with breast cancer. This is her story of how she overcame an incurable diagnosis, started her own jewelry company, Pretty Little Sparkles, and is thriving more than ever before! @ashley.severson2022-08-231h 41Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 44 - Rachelle's Spring/summer 2023 GuideWhen you are in the fashion industry you need to be well prepared for the coming seasons! We also have to plan out the future. So get ahead of the trends and listen as I talk about the coming fashion trends of Spring/Summer 2023!2022-08-1717 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 43 - Julie ColeJulie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel’s Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a worldwide market, gain media recognition and win countless awards. Cole is an author, passionate entrepreneur, author, and sought after speaker. Julie is no stranger to the media, having appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, HLN’s Raising America, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show, CP24, among many others. Her articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, Today’s Parent, The Globe and Mail, Profit Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, and numerous websites. When she...2022-08-0956 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 42 - Shannon ChristensenIt was not in her life plans to start a non-profit; she was going to be the youngest female forensic psychologist in Canada by the time she was thirty years old. She had plans to be wealthy, to have the in-ground pool and backyard she's always dreamed of, to travel with her husband and hold off on kids until she'd reached her career goals. More than anything, she had plans to make her dad proud. The future Dr. Kimmitt was well on her way to make it happen. Then she was faced with a bitter truth: Life is short.2022-08-031h 30Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 41 - Candace DunawayCandace Dunaway is the Host of the All Things Relatable podcast. Candace practices daily gratitude and believes that this practice is the key to living a joyful life. Candace sees the world through an optimistic lens and looks for the silver linings, even in the most difficult of times. She believes that life is a collection of simple moments of joy that compound to create a happy life. https://www.instagram.com/candacedanielledunaway/2022-07-191h 09Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 40 - Manifest Tour*Please note this was recorded live at the event with many people in the background , the audio quailty reflects that, but I promise it's worth listening to! On June 16th, 2022, I had the opportunity to sit down with women at the Manifest Tour and ask them a few questions. The Manifest Tour was hosted by The Sister Brand and featured Kaitlyn Bristowe, Lisa Webb, Jess Tetu and Dr. Jody Carrington as featured speakers. It was an evening of wine, food, and laughter and was a room full of like minded women who are manifesting their path to...2022-07-1336 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 39 - Rachelle Faucher Dubeau - Solo Podcast on the 5 most common questions that I get asked as a boutique business ownerOn today's episode, I attempted my first solo podcast lol! Since I started Dani + Madi, a women's clothing boutique in Spruce Grove, I get asked questions daily. I get asked questions on the boutique itself, life balance, and so many other things. So today I thought I would go through the top five questions that I get asked most often. A little behind the scenes of the business per se. Please enjoy and if there are any questions that you have that are not answered in this episode, please send them to me at info@daniandmadi.com and I will answer...2022-07-0533 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 38 - The story of Meg Polson - from co-hosting the Jason Gregor show to hosting her own Pro-Am Golf ShowMeg stars on the Pro-Am Golf Show – a seasonal television show that has aired consecutively since 2013. She hosts a professional athlete to a 3 hole challenge to learn more about them in a fun, relaxed setting. Meg is a popular and unique addition to over 20 Charity and Corporate Golf Tournaments each year all over Alberta. Contact Meg to enhance your next event! Meg MC's a variety of events throughout the year – Golf Tournaments, Government functions, Hockey Drafts…you name it, she can host it! And she also charters a private plane and hosts golf tours. Her next g...2022-06-281h 13Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 37 - Lauren Rodych-EberleLauren Rodych-Eberle (Road-ick Eb-er-lee) has a deep passion for music, food, the outdoors, travel and her loved ones! She is always searching for better ways to bring wellness and health into her and her family's life. Lauren is currently a mama to one, with another one on the way in October. She is the owner of Miss Lauren’s Music Studio, where she teaches voice, piano, ukulele, and preschool music classes – virtually and within Calgary [plus, she has two music eCourses that students can use for a lifetime!]. She is a Senior Consultant for Pampered Chef, which has...2022-06-211h 04Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 36 - Anna LozanoAnna Lozano is the co-founder of Love Powered Co. but more importantly is a mom and an overall inspirational woman. She is a mentor and activator to female founders who are ready to scale their powerful brand. We chat all about Anna's journey from post secondary schooling, to corporate life, to entrepreneurship. She is high vibe, high energy and a woman you simply want to keep hearing more from. She has incredible words of wisdom and stories, such as her collaboration with Jillian Harris, and you will feel the deep impact she is leaving on t...2022-06-1557 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 35 - Carrie DollWhen business leaders are preparing to present innovative ideas to propel their company, they call Carrie Doll. Every organization needs to equip their people with strong public speaking skills. This is where Carrie can help. She empowers clients to craft strong messages, feel comfortable no matter how big or small the stage, and connect with the audience whether online or in person. Carrie Doll merged her love of storytelling and public speaking by becoming a coach, keynote speaker and professional emcee following a 20-year career as a television news anchor. She considers public speaking to be a...2022-06-071h 11Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 34 - Brenda RosychukBrenda is not usually one to talk about herself, but was once told to put herself out there, so here she is. She's a woman who carries her heart on her sleeve and her passion in her soul. She's been married to her handsome, supportive husband, Nathan for 9 years and they have a beautiful almost 8 year old daughter named Kamryn. They are her world, they have her heart. Brenda was diagnosed with a mental illness shortly after having her daughter, and quickly realized that was a gift. She also realized that taking care of her b...2022-05-311h 06Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire Ep 33 - Mary LeBretonMary LeBreton, founder of Orthos Media Management! A prior career hopper who found passion amidst the pandemic in digital marketing. Her favourite thing is laughing, it’s almost like a hobby. If that’s making someone else laugh or making herself laugh. .. What she's found is marketing businesses is simple when you’re having fun. Through content days, reels and capturing the raw behind the scenes, the honesty within your business will create huge trust with consumers. Her personality has always been strong, she makes no apologies for that, though, when she was younger it was clouded by the need to “fit in...2022-05-241h 05Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 32 - Brittany OlinekBea Riveter Consulting has a foundation of learning and development to encourage and inspire others to continually learn and grow to become better leaders, partners, and individuals. If you are looking to make a meaningful change in your personal or professional life, we can help you out. Our courses are developed to empower and engage folks to better understand the resources available for change, apply these items in your life, and to challenge how things are currently going in the areas that you wish to improve. Brittany Olinek, Founder and Learning and...2022-05-101h 03Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 31 - Eliza KurdzielEliza is a former Marketing Professional, who changed her career path at the age of 30, to literally follow her passion of flying airplanes. Although Eliza thought she already accomplished her 'lifetime career job', a few 'recreational' flying lessons turned into her full time career as an AIrline Pilot. She shares her story with us on how one should never be afraid to follow that inner voice within yourself and that it's never too late to switch careers if you believe something else will fulfill your professional and personal growth more....even in a male dominated industry. You can find her on i...2022-05-031h 16Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 30 - Christal BrodziakChristal is a wife and Mother to 4 children. She has been a Registered Nurse in a small rural community since 2006 where she was born and raised. Then once she started her own family, her experiences with each child breastfeeding inspired her passion for breastfeeding. She became a Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2019. Christal’s passion is to help Mama’s enjoy their postpartum, feeling supported and empowered, through holistic prenatal education. She also knows the struggles of living in rural areas where accessing care may not be easy or busy schedules not allowing enough time to fit everything in, so offeri...2022-04-261h 05Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 29 - Tammy St. LouisTammy is a woman of many hats! She started her career as a teacher and later went back, after having two kids, to get her nursing degree. After being a RN for a few years she then decided to pursue more education to become a nurse practitioner. She has done a few trips, to other countries, to volunteer her time as a nurse and plans on going again in the Fall of 2022. Get ready to get inspired by this highly educated, kind lady who gives back so much of her time.2022-04-0555 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 28 - Emma WoodEmma is a self-taught photographer, certified makeup artist, published author and two-time award winning entrepreneur with one mission…to help women find the courage and comfort to be who they are. Boudoir & Personal Branding is her speciality, and it’s all about who YOU are. It’s not just about pretty pictures and SEEING your beauty...it’s about FEELING beautiful in every aspect of the word. Emma created an online community for women, Be You Uplifted, and wrote a book, Just Be You, to give women the continued self-love support they need beyond her boudoir and...2022-03-291h 03Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 27 - TJ AnecaMeet TJ Aneca! She is 45 years young, has been married for 24 years and has 6 kids that range from 22 years old to 5 years old. She has lived in Spruce Grove for about 17 years and is a woman who wears many hats. She's been a photographer for 15 years, a stay at home mom for 22 years, and was an owner of a clothing store for a few years. She is now a certified health and life coach, as well as a certified personal trainer and is currently working on her nutrition coaching certification. And if that isn't enough she is also an...2022-03-2257 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 26 - Kat FlanneryKat is a Digital Marketer, Freelance Writer and Best-selling Author! She is the CEO and owner of Picco Press where she helps businesses market online and mentors aspiring authors. Kat loves to give back and teaches classes on social media marketing, writing, and publishing. She's been a presenter and keynote speaker helping to inspire those around her. She knows the value in lending a helping hand and aiding aspiring authors, writers, and businesses with their marketing needs. A bestselling author, Kat has been published in numerous periodicals throughout her career and continues to write for blogs...2022-03-141h 01Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 25 - Rene DubeauRachelle's husband Rene has finally made the Designed to Inspire podcast. Rene is a very active, loving, and supportive father to their two children, Gabriel and Brianne, and an incredibly supportive husband! In this episode, he gives us his take on International Women's Day and why it's important. He also gives us his take about women in the construction industry; an industry he has been in for more than 25 years. Enjoy the conversation that takes place inside the walls of Rachelle's very own home! Resources: Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: dani...2022-03-0854 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 24 - Kari SkeltonKari Skelton is a Lifestylist + Blogger at KariSkelton.com - an online community focused on fashion, fun, and family! A former radio and TV personality, Kari’s well-known to Edmontonians. She’s got her hands full with her six-year-old son Wyatt, pups Moses and Monroe, and husband Ryan (in no particular order). You can find her at www.kariskelton.com and on instagram @kariskelton. Resources: Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: Dani and Madi2022-03-011h 23Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 23 - Miranda - Cloud 9 PajamasMiranda has been in business and an entrepreneur for 13 years now! She is the co-owner of a local boutique in Edmonton called Cloud Nine Pajamas, and they have 4 locations and a thriving online store! Along with being in charge of many things for the business she is the marketing and creative director. She runs all the social media, facebook ads, emails and promotions both in-store and online. She also does all of the photography and graphics. She loves it so much! Cloud Nine is a family run business and she feels so lucky to get to work with her...2022-02-2257 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 22 - Rescue FlatsRescue Flats is all about helping women get back on their feet with a pair of incredibly comfortable ballet slippers. But that is just the beginning. In everything they do, they aim to empower women. From the exceptionally talented women they hire to the charities they support, they are focused on empowering women to be the best they can be. Listen to the story of Sarah Befus and Jeni Mundy as they walk us through the journey of Rescue Flats from where it started to where it is today. You can find them on their...2022-02-1656 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 21 - Katie AllenKatie is a 90’s hip-hop-loving, lipstick-obsessed personal stylist who teaches women how to master their mood & energy through style. Katie's mission is to help women put on their power and start each day with confidence & clarity right from their closet. She uses her exclusive "Feelings-First" Styling Methodology to connect women back to themselves, their bodies, and even their cycles (yes, you can sync your style to your cycle) through unlocking their personal style. She believes that our clothes provide an opportunity to choose a feeling and manifest whatever we want- whether that's more fun, more conne...2022-02-081h 05Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 20 - Jess TetuJess Tetu is a Canadian serial entrepreneur making waves across the country in the beauty and spa industry while making an impact on her community through her dedication to philanthropy! Overcoming adversity at a very young age, she began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur. Jessica is the sole owner of four Just For You Day Spas in Saskatchewan & Alberta, Founder & CEO of Lia Reese Canada, (Saskatchewan’s Beauty Brand), Co-Founder of Entrepreneur306 Mentorship & Consulting and Fou...2022-02-011h 35Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 19 - Christina Lecuyer - Confidence & Success CoachChristina Lecuyer is a former professional golfer turned Confidence and Success Coach, Motivational Speaker, and Host of “Decide It’s Your Turn: The Podcast”. Through one-on-one coaching, mastermind programs, retreat’s and Decide It’s Your Turn: The Network; Christina helps you shatter limiting beliefs, become more confident, and holds you accountable to creating and executing your most purposeful and profitable life! Christina's Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bechristina/ Decide It’s Your Turn: The Podcast: www.christinalecuyer.com/podcast Decide It’s Your Turn: The Network: www.christinalecuyer.com/network Co...2021-12-141h 11Designed To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 18 - Bev and JamieBev Baker-Hofmann is a Registered Psychologist with wide-ranging experience in supporting the diverse learning, social and emotional needs of children and adults. In a career spanning almost 40 years, and with a curiosity for exploring new pathways, Bev has worked in schools and systems as a teacher, counsellor, post-secondary instructor, consultant, district office leader and Education Ministry interchange. In her private practice, she also worked extensively as a coach with individuals, couples and team systems and co-authored a book entitled “Create a Ripple: Making a World of Difference. Bev is now “mostly retired” but continues what she considers her mo...2021-12-071h 27Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 17 - Ally StoneAlly has been a leader in the hospitality industry for over 15 years. During this time, she has been an integral part of developing 15 successful businesses and teams with the Original Joes Restaurant Brand in Northern Alberta. As Director of Culture and Leadership Development, Ally has mastered a deep understanding of what it means to be truly connected as a leader and how that drives the success of any business. She is also Founder of The Inspired Leader, where Ally shares her leadership model with organizations and leaders alike. Ally has worked with 1000’s of leaders from all levels of organizations. She...2021-11-301h 02
The Spiritual Cupcake PodcastLiving her childhood dream: Rachelle Faucher DubeauIn this episode, Rachelle talks about her journey into entrepreneurship and the steps that it took for her to become a boutique owner. She talks about how her love for fashion started at an early age and shares the pivotal moment she had after attending a live event where Tony Robbins was one of the speakers and how things have unfolded since.Rachelle is a born and raised small town girl with big dreams! She moved to the big city to get her degree in business, a masters in accounting, and her chartered accounting designation; however, it...2021-11-3057 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 16 - Lisa BabineauDynamic and outgoing, Lisa Babineau is passionate about you finding the perfect wardrobe so you feel and look your best, without breaking the bank. As the owner of Twice as Nice Consignment in Stony Plain, Lisa’s got a sharp eye for flattering styles and choosing the right outfits for you and your lifestyle! With personalized Let Me Dress You Appointments to a wide selection of bridal and formal dresses, Twice as Nice intentionally curates a selection of brand name trends for ALL events in your life. Having outgrown their retail space three times in the last two years, Tw...2021-11-231h 01Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 15 - Leanne and HeatherLeanne & Heather are the owners of Simone & Ivy – Beautiful Living. They believe there are enough complications in the world and that creating a space you love should not be one of them! Their partnership was an unexpected, but a beautiful and soul filling collaboration and you will hear all about it in this podcast. Their true passion is to help customers and clients execute comfort and beauty in their own spaces and to bring their vision to life! Leanne and Heather are beautiful souls who are truly passionate about what they do. You will hear their story on...2021-11-161h 02Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 14 - Coach RichelleRichelle Cygan graduated with Honors from the NAIT Personal Fitness Trainer diploma program. After graduating she pursued the prestigious Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists accreditation for Personal Trainers. Richelle mentored under Simon Bennett (Head Strength and Conditioning coach for the Edmonton Oilers) and his colleagues for 100 hours where she learned about program design and implementation for athletes at all levels including AA, AAA, WHL and NHL levels. Richelle has owned her own personal training and sports performance company since 1998. She has been specializing in youth athletics for 10 years now. Richelle’s company is Breakthrough Sports Performance Inc. an...2021-11-0953 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 13 - Brittany KolbaBrittany Kolba is a born and raised Calgary girl, wife and mom of four kids, aged 4 to 16! She's most passionate about helping others find their potential and follow their dreams. She enjoys travelling, girls nights out and creative makeup. You can find her @brittanykolbasocial on Instagram and @brittanykolba on Facebook. Resources www.daniandmadi.com Instagram @daniandmadi Facebook @daniandmadi2021-11-021h 01Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 12 - Lisa WebbLisa Webb is an author, educator, and entrepreneur. She's lived on 4 different continents with her family and has learned that no matter where in the world she has lived, women always show up as their best selves when surrounded by community, connection and belonging. This was her driving force behind creating Wine, Women & Well-Being; a place for women to support and uplift one another through events, books, and wine! The community has grown to 23 branches across Canada and has recently expanded to France. Find more from Lisa at @lisawebbofficial and @winewomenwellbeing.2021-10-261h 02Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 11 - The Sister BrandThe Sister Brand is founded on the idea that life is for making, not settling. TSB is founded by sisters Lana and Laura - inspiring new mindsets through interior and brand design. Their trademark-pending WOMAN UP apparel complements TSB’s “Design Your Life” mantra and the sisters’ empowering message to live the life YOU want to live! Lana and Laura are sisters from Edmonton who created a brand that is a true reflection of their close bond. They are sisters and besties who are sharing the adventures of running a design studio, building a brand, and everything in betwe...2021-10-1959 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 10 - Beth BiedaBeth Bieda is a small town girl, from Tomahawk, Alberta, who was on Big Brother Canada season 9. She is hilarious, smart and is incredibly kind. She has the desire for adventure and is an extremely talented singer. After listening to this episode you will want to invite her to your next gathering as you can’t help but feel her presence in such a positive way. We chat about where she grew up and some behind the scene moments from Big Brother season 9. Pour yourself a glass and get ready to learn more about this real, authentic, fun loving ga...2021-10-121h 01Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 09 - Olivia RoseOn the journey of life, Olivia Rose is recording a soundtrack – putting her emotional truth into heartfelt, relatable songs that mirror our feelings, formative experiences, and fondest memories. Growing up in her hometown of Elk Point, Alberta, Olivia Rose was surrounded by the sounds of country legends like Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton, along with influences of current superstars Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift. Songwriting and performing since 8 years old gave Olivia Rose the confidence to use defining moments to fuel her career. Performing on the intermission stage for George Strait led to opening fo...2021-10-0545 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 08 - Raylene WhitfordRaylene Whitford is a Cree-Métis finance professional with a well-established career in the international finance and energy sector. She is the founder of Canative Energy, a social enterprise which supports the economic development of Indigenous communities impacted by the energy sector in Canada and Ecuador. Her previous leadership positions include being an Executive Director for a company listed on the London Stock Exchange and directing a USD 42 billion capital efficiency project for a national oil company in the Middle East. In 2014, Raylene took a sabbatical from her corporate career with KPMG to return to Canada for a w...2021-09-3051 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 07 - International Daughters DayIn honor of International Daughter's Day, I sat down with my daughter Brianne and asked her a series of questions like I would ask a guest on my podcast. We made sure everything was impromptu so that we could capture the innocence of a 9 year old lol! For approximately 30 minutes we giggled a lot but also talked about some serious issues, like the meaning of international daughter's day. You can even listen along with your kiddos:) Resources Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: daniandmadi 2021-09-2829 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 06 - Mishaela HouleMishaela Houle is the Executive Director of Cardiac Sciences, for the Edmonton Zone of Alberta Health Services, at the University of Alberta. She is also responsible for the operational leadership for Cardiac Sciences programs and services at the CK Hui Heart Centre, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and Northern Alberta Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Mishaela became a registered nurse in 2002 and followed her passion into cardiology as a Project Manager in 2007. She spent a year as the Patient Care Manager and at the very young age of 33 became the Executive Director of Cardiac Sciences. To say she is in...2021-09-2152 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 05 - Maureen TashMaureen Tash is an incredibly inspiring, motivated, and kind woman! From starting the A&W in Spruce Grove to now being National Vice President in Arbonne, Maureen is a very driven lady and is a prime example of accomplishing your goals when you put your mind to it. Listen to this interview to be empowered by a woman who is constantly empowering other woman! You can find her on instagram, @maureenavp, and facebook, Maureen Tash. Resources Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: daniandmadi2021-09-1458 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 04 - Amanda WilhaukAmanda Wilhauk is a women of all things. She spent a summer training in the army, has lived overseas and is now running a pretty high profile jerky business with her husband Trevor. She is well known in the Spruce Grove community where she was born and raised and is more recently known for her 12 days of Christmas where she gives back to her community in more ways than you can imagine. Listen to this interview to be incredibly inspired by your girl next door! You can find Wilhauk Beef Jerkey @wilhaukbeefjerysprucegrove on instagram and...2021-09-101h 01Designed To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 03 - Jordan and ChristaJordan Gagnon is a beautiful, kind, smiley, young lady. She is a young woman on a mission to bring awareness to rare disease while uplifting others. She is one of only 70 kids with a condition called G.A.N. (Giant Axonal Neuropathy). Jordan and her family are on a mission to find a cure for not only her rare condition but also to bring awareness to the other 7,000 rare diseases. Jordan’s story has inspired her to create a collection of crewneck sweaters and hoodies with “I am” affirmations for youth and adults. For th...2021-09-0932 minDesigned To InspireDesigned to Inspire EP 02 - Christina LecuyerListen to hear my story, my background, my why for starting a podcast and for starting Dani + Madi women's boutique. My coach, Christina Lecuyer, interviews me so you can all learn a little more about me, Rachelle Dubeau, as we take on the journey of learning about other women in our community, city, and our world. You can find Christina Lecuyer on Instagram @bechristina and her Decide It's Your Turn podcast on Instagram @decideitsyourturn and you can head to https://christinalecuyer.com/podcast/ to listen to all episodes. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure...2021-09-0848 minDesigned To InspireDesigned To Inspire EP 01 - Katie StannersKatie Stanners is a morning show producer/host at Virgin radio in Edmonton, Alberta. She is also behind the instagram account @awomanadayyeg where women are celebrated daily in the city of Edmonton. The account is to build a community of YEG women who inspire each other and life each other up. Katie fills us in on her journey to becoming a radio host and shares her passion for building a community for women. You can find Katie on Instagram @katiestanners and A Woman a Day with Katie on Instagram @awomanadayyeg. If you enjoyed...2021-09-0257 min