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The GrowthShifters PodcastS2 Ep 1 How I Broke My Podcast (And Rebuilt It for Real Life)I broke my podcast.
Not because the interviews weren’t good. They were fantastic, and I cared a lot about the show, but I had no runway for real life.
In this Season 2 opener, I’m sharing what actually went wrong behind the scenes in GrowthShifters 1.0, why my production system had zero margins, and what I’m changing so the podcast can be consistent, sustainable, and genuinely fun again.
If you’re building something ambitious, I hope this saves you a whole lot of burnout.
I'll walk you through the biggest shifts I...
2026-02-0513 minThe GrowthShifters PodcastEp 7 - Ep 7 - Rewiring the Mind with Nikita May: Healing, Neuroplasticity, and ResilienceIn this episode of The GrowthShifters Podcast, I sit down with Nikita May, an incredibly insightful doula, hypnotherapist, and coach, to explore the transformative power of neuroplasticity, timeline therapy, and emotional healing. Nikita shares her journey from supporting families in postpartum care to guiding individuals through trauma, anxiety, and life’s toughest transitions.
We talk about:
- How becoming a doula revealed the hidden emotional struggles of new parents
- The power of hypnotherapy, timeline therapy, and tapping to rewire the brain
- Why resilience isn’t about avoiding feelings but learning to move...
2025-09-301h 09The GrowthShifters PodcastEp 6 - Compassion is a Superpower, with Elizabeth Keiper-AguirreIn this episode, I sit down with my friend and accountability partner, Elizabeth Keiper-Aguirre, to talk about why compassion is a superpower. Elizabeth shares her journey as a business owner, mom, and wellness coach, and explains how practising self-compassion changed everything.
What you’ll learn:
How to stop spiralling and lead with calm
Why “bare minimum effort, maximum impact” is the key to sustainable change
A new way to understand compassion as empathy in action
Her 3-2-1: people, books, and one action step you can start today
Connect with Elizabeth at https://www.lifepurposely.com/
2025-08-2158 minThe GrowthShifters PodcastLeap, Land, and Build: Marilu’s Journey from New Canadian to Successful EntrepreneurIn this episode of The GrowthShifters Podcast, I sit down with Marilù Ciabattoni to talk about what it means to choose the hard thing, even when it’s scary. From leaving Italy for Canada with no job, to losing her sponsorship after finally securing residency, and saying no to a safe job to building a business from scratch, Marilù’s story is about betting on herself when everything counted.
We talk about:
The real story behind Marilù’s immigration leap
How being laid off led her to entrepreneurship success
The power of building a team before you're re...
2025-07-2943 minThe GrowthShifters PodcastService and Growth with Kevin YuIn this inspiring episode of The GrowthShifters Podcast, I sit down with GTA-based Realtor, Kevin Yu, to talk about how a leap of faith from tech, and a deep commitment to community, helped him grow one of Toronto’s most recognized real estate brands.
We talk about:
Kevin’s upbringing and how it shaped his approach to business and service
Building systems and fixing chaos while scaling a small business
The reality of real estate economics vs. public perception
Why and how he mentors other agents
The power of community events and how they’ve changed his li...
2025-07-2251 minThe GrowthShifters PodcastCreativity and Courage, with Emily GillisIn this episode of The GrowthShifters Podcast, I’m joined by Toronto-based art director and founder of SweetFolk Studio, Emily Gillis. With over a decade of experience, Emily brings a reflective perspective on many things including creativity, self-leadership, and the ethical use of AI tools.
We talk about:
- Her journey from fine graphic design
- Creative overwhelm and how to navigate it
- Unplugging from social media and the Artist’s Way
- Using AI tools with intention
- Why making “bad art” is the best thing you can do today
If yo...
2025-07-1558 minThe GrowthShifters PodcastFamily & Community with Wendal YoderWith the mentorship of Arash Vossoughi and the team at Voss Coaching Co., Wendal didn’t just change his career, he transformed his mindset, his finances, and even his family. He now works fewer hours, makes more money, and lives with clarity and purpose. That shift didn’t just affect him. It rippled out to his siblings, his marriage, and how he shows up for his kids.
This conversation is about personal growth, but also about what’s possible for your community when you choose to live differently.
Whether you're feeling stuck, overworked, or unsure of you...
2025-07-1052 minThe GrowthShifters PodcastThe Shift that Sparked GrowthShiftersIn this solo kickoff episode, Liz Moore-Frederiksen shares the personal mindset shift that changed everything and how it became the foundation for GrowthShifters.
From playing small to stepping into purpose, Liz opens up about her journey, her mission, and what listeners can expect from the podcast. If you've ever felt stuck, uncertain, or ready to make a change, this is your invitation to shift perspective and grow.
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