• 35 minutes 51 seconds
    Episode 042: Samantha King & finding her way out the dark and twisty place

    About Samantha:

    Meet Samantha!

    Samantha King is a former teacher with 8+ years of experience creating engaging learning experiences for her students in elementary classrooms. After years in both the corporate and small business worlds, Samantha is still teaching! 

    Tired of seeing service providers like her trading in their corporate lives only to bring all the work and double the hours into their new business, Samantha is using her skill set to teach these busy entrepreneurs how to package their experience into online courses that become products that run without them while showing them how to use those courses to generate more recurring income without working around the clock.

    You can find Samantha below:

    LinkedIn: @FempireBuilders

    https://www.linkedin.com/company/fempirebuilders/ and @IAMSamanthaKing

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsamanthaking/

    Facebook: @FempireBuilders https://www.facebook.com/fempirebuilders/ and

    @IAMSamanthaKing https://www.facebook.com/IAMSamanthaKing

    Twitter: @FempireBuilders  https://twitter.com/fempirebuilders and

    @IAMSamanthaKing  https://twitter.com/iamsamanthaking

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    00:06 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast

    00:23 - Samantha King's introduction

    02:17 - Samantha shares her story

    04:26 - Dealing with the guilt of feeling everything was a chore

    06:06 - Samantha's husband recognizes it's time to get her help

    08:31 - Samantha starts to think about her life

    10:00 - The decision is made that life needed to change

    11:59 - Samantha decides she's done with living to work

    13:20 - Fempire Builders community is created

    16:36 - Learning to say no was the lesson learned from experiencing burnout

    18:28 - The importance of setting boundaries with everyone in your life

    25:52 - Samantha's biggest lesson

    33:24 - Samantha's final thoughts

     

    About your host: 

    Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways.

    Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013.

    Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016.

    You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca.

    You can also find Sandra in the following places:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

    21 December 2020, 2:34 pm
  • 21 minutes 54 seconds
    Episode 041: Daria Tsvenger & learning how her brain works to deal with depression

    About Daria:

    Daria Tsvenger is a Forbes-featured mindset & life coach and host & creator of the top personal growth program “The Dream Sprint”. Her work has helped hundreds of people tap into the power of the brain to gain clarity and define the next steps in life. 

    She has inspired hundreds of people on stages all over the world for clients including Robinhood, Prana, and MGM Law. Daria shared her expertise on TV shows such as “Good Morning LA-LA-LAND”, “Simulation” and the major publications like “Vogue”, “ThriveGlobal”, “Forbes”. She is also a mentor at 500 Startups, where she helps entrepreneurs manage stress, increase confidence, and supercharge productivity. More than 30,000 passionate dreamers are following Daria’s work.

    Daria completed a Cognitive Neuroscience Stanford University extension program and had a chance to learn from top experts like Dr. Joe Dispenza, Tony Robbins, Dr. David Eagleman, Marisa Peer, and Dr. Loretta Breuning. She is available for comment on topics such as harnessing the power of neuroscience to achieve your dreams, priming your brain for success, and how to find your true purpose.

    Follow Daria’s work on Instagram, Facebook @daria_tsvenger @the_dream_sprint

    Daria’s corporate clients

    • The Happiness Planner
    • Six Degrees Society
    • MGM Law
    • 500 Startups
    • Robinhood
    • General Assembly
    • Amity University

    Contact Info

    Links

    Website http://www.thedreamsprint.com; www.dariatsvenger.com

    Instagram http://instagram.com/daria_tsvenger

    Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/dariatsv

    LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariatsvenger/

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    00:05 - Introduction to the podcast

    00:31 - Daria's biography

    01:30 - Daria shares her story

    02:46 - Daria moves to the United States

    03:30 - Going through an existential crisis

    04:55 - Depression sets in 

    06:06 - Daria learns how the brain works to deal with her depression instead of taking medication

    07:44 - Our brains are not trained to deal with involuntary change

    10:24 - Daria's biggest lesson

    12:30 - Tools Daria used to get out of her depression

    16:24 - Daria offers advice to anyone going through something similar

    19:19 - Daria's final thoughts

     

    About your host:

    Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways.

    Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013.

    Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016.

    You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca.

    You can also find Sandra in the following places:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

    21 November 2020, 4:35 pm
  • 38 minutes
    Episode 040: Leonie Dawson & her journey with mental wellness

    About Leonie:

    Leonie Dawson is a teacher, mentor, and inspirer, helping highly sensitive oddballs (just like her!) discover their big glorious dreams, feel less alone, and change the world!

    She is world-renowned for her internationally best-selling ‘Create Your Shining Year Workbooks’ which have been helping women create the vision and map out the plan for the dream lives for over 10 years now.

    Leonie generated over 7 million in revenue, all while working part-time hours, being a hippie weirdo, and spending lots of time enjoying life with her two daughters and husband in the most beautiful parts of Australia.

    Find her:

    www.leoniedawson.com
    Instagram: @leoniedawson
    Facebook: @leoniedawson

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    00:08 - Introduction to the podcast

    00:28 - Leonie's bio

    01:30 - Sandra share a story about one of her experiences with Leonie's workbook

    04:15 - Leonie shares her journey

    07:24 - Leonie experiences some of the darkest days of her life

    10:00 - Experiencing communal anxiety in 2020

    11:52 - The importance of identifying your trigger points

    13:11 - Leonie's biggest lesson

    14:40 - Understanding the inner critic

    24:34 - The importance of writing your goals down AND reviewing them regularly

    25:20 - Leonie's advice for those dealing with mental health issues

    26:36 - Leonie debunks some of the myths associated with taking medication for mental health

    29:58 - The Anxiety Workbook

    34:15 - Leonie's final thoughts

     

    About your host:

    Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways.

    Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013.

    Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016.

    You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca.

    You can also find Sandra in the following places:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

    5 October 2020, 1:14 pm
  • 24 minutes 16 seconds
    Episode 039: Joy & surviving abuse and finding self-love

    About Joy:

    Joy “Pink Girl Teaches”   is an energetic, life-loving “girl-next- door” who loves encouraging others to fulfill their potential in Christ. She firmly believes God’s Word in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans that I have for you.”

    She is a certified Dating & Relationship Coach who passionately helps her clients change the path that they take in search for meaning, dignity, purpose, hope and love. She is a Sexual & Narcissistic abuse advocate, author and host of the Project Real Love podcast.

    Her breakthrough memoir Beyond the Mask, captures readers attention as she transparently shares her journey from shame to showstopper. She candidly talks about her road to recovery from the long term effects of childhood sexual assault. She gives insight on how codependency influenced her adult relationships choices and translates the importance of self love and boundaries. An overcomer of narcissistic abuse, she stands tall in God’s power to transform lives. She is a Co-author of “Life in The Diaspora”.

    The Project Real Love Podcast, promotes a healthy image of love without compromise and aims to shatter myths about what love is and is not.  It is the place, where myths are dispelled and you are equipped to find that imperfect but perfect love for you.

    She honestly shares the principles of God’s Word via the podium and the pen through the lens of her own life. With humor and vulnerability, Joy tells-it- like-it- is but does so with grace, integrity, and love. She authentically encourages and challenges others to:

    • Walk confidently in God’s purpose and plan for their life
    • Trust in the power of God to provide courage and freedom
    • Move forward in the abundant life, He offers to all.

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    00:05 - Introduction to podcast

    00:25 - Joy's bio

    02:34 - Joy shares her story

    06:34 - Joy talks about falling into the victim mindset

    08:18 - The exhaustion when you're not authentic to yourself

    09:13 - NO as a complete sentence

    10:42 - Joy's biggest lesson 

    13:53 - The decisions we make create our reality

    15:00 - A different definition of self-love

    17:18 - Joy's advice to others

    19:43 - Set up healthy boundaries for yourself

    22:53 - Joy's final thoughts

     

    About your host:

    Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways.

    Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013.

    Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016.

    You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca.

    You can also find Sandra in the following places:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

    31 August 2020, 12:22 pm
  • 29 minutes 38 seconds
    Episode 038: Laurie Mohlman & her journey to redefining herself

    About Laurie:

    Laurie Mohlman returned to school at the age of 43 as a single mother of three teenage children, two of whom have autism. She got her bachelor's degree in human behavior with an emphasis in family studies at age 45 and her masters of social work with an emphasis in substance use and criminal behavior at age 47. She currently works as a mental health therapist in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Salt Lake County Jail as well as an online therapist through the Talkspace online therapy service. She is also the co-host of the Stop Living the Apology podcast that focuses on letting go of regrets and shame and what she and her best friend and co-host Angela Hough call "embracing your awesome". She particularly loves the focus of working with women and helping them truly embrace their lives, especially when they are feeling stuck. She co-hosts women's retreats with Angela in the beautiful mountains of Park City, Utah. 

    Stop Living the Apology Podcast: http://stoplivingtheapology.libsyn.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stoplivingtheapology/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/stopapology

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    00:07 - Introduction to podcast

    00:28 - Laurie Mohlman's bio

    01:31 - Laurie shares her story

    04:00 - Difficult decisions had to be made on all sides

    05:30 - Questioning choices made

    07:50 - Laurie connects with advocates for her kids during her studies

    10:17 - Laurie's biggest lesson

    12:21 - Laurie finds a way to trust that things will work out

    13:31 - Learning to release the grip 

    16:00 - Laurie's strong support system helped her make the choice to go back to school

    18:18 - Laurie's advice for others going through something similar

    21:49 - Laurie's final thoughts

    25:08 - Ask yourself questions like "how can I grow?" and "what's the opportunity in this for me?"

     

    About your host:

    Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways.

    Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013.

    Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016.

    You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca.

    You can also find Sandra in the following places:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

    29 July 2020, 6:05 pm
  • 25 minutes 16 seconds
    Episode 037: Sharon Koenig & living her life on purpose

    About Sharon:

    Sharon is a single mom of three and has homeschooled  for 16 years. She has been a serial entrepreneur for nearly 25 years helping people make more money in their businesses. As a life and online business coach, Sharon is passionate about helping people find the mental blocks that stop them from reaching their goals and the courage

    to go out and live the life they dream about through an inner mind concept that creates transformation which helps people think differently and make more productive actions. She loves sharing strategies, empowerment and inspiration through her Livestream show every Wednesday and her Fearless Pursuits Podcast. 

    Where to find Sharon:

    www.FearlessPursuits.com

    www.Facebook.com/FearlessPursuits

    Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tg3Ugc

    YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/NyCo7J

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    00:03 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast

    00:19 - Sharon Koenig's bio

    01:09 - Sharon shares her story

    03:50 - Sharon realizes there's a possibility that she could die without knowing true love

    05:40 - Sharon pursues knowledge about quantum physics

    07:48 - Sharon's biggest lesson

    08:15 - Fear paralyzes

    10:35 - We live in reaction mode instead of living on purpose

    10:59 - The worry of being perceived as selfish

    13:21 - The importance of taking responsibility for our own thoughts

    14:50 - Ask yourself "what meaning am I giving this?"

    16:00 - Dealing with judgement

    16:40 - Sharon's advice to anyone going through a similar challenge

    19:15 - The importance of seeking support

    20:21 - Sharon's final thoughts

    23:57 - 3 stages of belief

     

    About your host:

    Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways.

    Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013.

    Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016.

    You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca.

    You can also find Sandra in the following places:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

    26 June 2020, 3:09 pm
  • 30 minutes 46 seconds
    Episode 036: Daeyna Jackson & learning that she is enough

    About Daeyna:

    Daeyna (Dee) Jackson is a writer, speaker, podcaster and creative entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping women find their unique voices, build their confidence and be bold as heaven in their lives. After leaving her failed marriage and making all the wrong decisions, she moved across the world to Japan to start a new life and fulfill her God-given purpose. When she is not working on her podcast- She Is A Mess, she can be found binge-watching Doctor Who, listening to a good book on Audible and trying her best to not spend her entire paycheck at the Daiso 100-yen store. Check our her podcast episodes on iTunes and Google Podcast or connect with her at [email protected]

    https://Facebook.com/sheisamessage

    https://instagram.com/sheisamessage

    sheisamess.com

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    00:04 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast

    00:27 - Daeyna Jackson's bio

    01:24 - Daeyna shares her story

    02:45 - Daeyna's curiosity leads to an interesting discovery

    05:00 - The feeling that it's not safe to share what's going on

    07:45 - Daeyna decides to do more investigating

    09:28 - Daeyna's advised to leave her home for her own well-being

    10:20 - Losing control of emotions

    11:49 - Daeyna asks her husband to tell her the truth

    13:24 - The feeling that everything was built on a lie

    15:25 - Daeyna and her husband seek counselling

    16:23 - A visit to check on her husband doesn't end well

    17:25 - Making bad decisions trying to heal

    18:30 - Daeyna's biggest lesson

    24:53 - Daeyna offers advice to anyone going through something similar

    29:04 - Daeyna's final thoughts

     

    About your host: 

    Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways.

    Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013.

    Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016.

    You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca.

    You can also find Sandra in the following places:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

    8 May 2020, 8:01 pm
  • 29 minutes 12 seconds
    Episode 035: Ana Levin & uncovering the value of introspection

    About Ana:

    Ana was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a young adult, she moved to the United States where she continued her college studies. She became a teacher for nearly 10 years, teaching children of all ages from early childhood to high school to assistant professor in college. It was during her experience as a high school teacher that she discovered her passion for helping people gain a new perspective by empowering them and loving them without conditions. It has been Ana‘s life experience of loss and achievements, intention and belief, that has giving her a compassionate yet powerful outlook on life and relationships. Ana aligns the energy in a person’s body (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) by finding what blocks a person and removing those blocks through a Quantum Source Energy Healing modality she has created. She has a Masters of Science Degree in Psychology, is a Certified Professional Coach, a Reiki Master and a Quantum Healer.

    Website: www.AnaLauraLevin.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_alignment

    facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnaLauraLevin/

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    00:12 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast

    00:32 - Ana Levin's bio

    01:40 - Ana share's her story

    05:00 - The value of understanding that we're all connected

    06:18 - It takes courage to face our shadows

    08:28 - Useful practice of allowing yourself to be in the moment without judgement

    11:58 - Nothing has meaning but the meaning we give it!

    13:08 - Gifts received along the journey

    14:07 - Ana's biggest lesson

    17:40 - The importance of claiming our own inner authority

    19:34 - Ana learns that we are not what we do

    21:00 - Ana finds a way to feel good about her situation using the power of love

    22:34 - Ana offers advice to anyone going through a similar experience

    28:35 - Ana's final thoughts

     

    About your host:

    Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways.

    Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013.

    Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016.

    You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca.

    You can also find Sandra in the following places:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

       

     

    26 March 2020, 5:39 pm
  • 30 minutes 16 seconds
    Episode 034: Justina Ware & letting go of keeping up

    About Justina:

    Meet Justina: outgoing, bubbly, and a kind hearted soul. Her educational background has earned her degrees in Psychology and Health Studies, but by trade, she works with and advocates on behalf of children and youth. Justina is a business owner and is currently in the process of writing her first fiction novel. As an avid traveler, she is now looking to plan more trips that have a purpose; by touching the lives of locals that reside in communities she visits. In the past, she has volunteered at an orphanage in Dominican Republic, and in Dominica after Hurricane Maria.

    Instagram  - https://www.instagram.com/TinaWare

    Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/TinaWare

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    00:07 - About the Embrace Your Destiny podcast

    00:24 - Who is Justina Ware

    01:12 - Justina shares her story

    04:27 - What's so special about turning 18?

    05:44 - 18, 25 and 30 - benchmark ages given too much importance

    11:17 - Justina's dreams shift from med school to journalism

    12:34 - Justina's parents refuse to accept journalism as an option

    13:15 - Justina's parents get a surprise at graduation

    14:24 - Justina realizes the importance of standing up for herself

    16:49 - Justina talks about her book

    18:30 - Self-esteem and hair are 2 themes of the book

    20:35 - Justina's biggest lesson

    24:22 - Saying no when those around have set their own boundaries, makes a difference

    25:32 - Justina's advice for anyone going through something similar in their own lives

     

    About your host: 

    Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways.

    Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013.

    Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016.

    You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca.

    You can also find Sandra in the following places:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

     

     

    8 March 2020, 6:14 pm
  • 25 minutes 39 seconds
    Episode 033: Shalini Dharna & choosing to work for the family business

    About Shalini:

    Shalini Dharna is an accountant and financial health advocate. As a CPA she educates and empowers business owners to love their numbers and use them to make informed business decisions. Numbers aren't scary, but making the changes necessary to improve your finances can be overwhelming. That's where DharnaCPA comes in. With guidance and expert advice, your financial goals can become reality. Outside of tax planning and financial strategy, Shalini does public speaking engagements on various financial literacy topics. Her goal is to help you get financially healthy both in your business and personal finances.

    www.dharnacpa.ca

    www.facebook.com/dharnacpa

    www.instagram.com/dharnacpa

     

    Book a complimentary 15 minute discovery call – www.calendly.com/dharnacpa

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    00:06 - What the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast is all about

    00:25 - Introduction to Shalini Dharna

    01:11 - Shalini shares her story

    02:40 - Shalini chooses to leave her job and join the family business

    05:05 - Working with her dad and his years of expertise means not having to figure everything out on her own

    06:42 - Shalini is grateful for the support of her parents and in-laws with her two kids

    07:50 - Shalini's biggest lesson

    09:28 - The challenge of networking as an entrepreneur, coming from a corporate environment

    12:13 - Getting outside your comfort zone is a necessary requirement

    13:36 - Dealing with mom guilt

    15:09 - Shalini's much closer with her parents now that she works with them

    18:28 - Shalini offers advice

    19:32 - Ask for help!

    20:50 - The importance of having a positive support system

    22:42 - Shalini's final thoughts

     

    About your host:

    Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways.

    Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013.

    Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016.

    You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca.

    You can also find Sandra in the following places:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

    19 January 2020, 7:14 pm
  • 36 minutes 40 seconds
    Episode 032: Tiffany Areco & breaking free from a toxic relationship

    About Tiffany:

    Tiffany Areco is a Life Coach who specializes in Radical Forgiveness and helps her clients focus on self-dependence. She also guides restless, and unsettled individuals step by step away from boredom and comfort towards an unapologetic life

    After overcoming abusive and manipulative relationships, Tiffany uses her story and personal experience to support her clients as they find their inner strength, redefine their purpose, and love their daily lives. You can follow her at tiffanyareco.com and @tiffanyareco

     

    SHOW NOTES:

    00:05 - What the Embrace Your Destiny podcast is all about

    00:25 - Introduction to Tiffany Areco

    01:07 - Tiffany shares her story

    03:07 - Amazing first year of relationship

    03:57 - Tiffany's partner starts to face pressure

    06:30 - Tiffany gets blamed for the situation

    07:50 - Signs things weren't the way Tiffany thought

    09:20 - Tiffany cautioned by friends and family

    10:00 - Tiffany decides she wants a different life

    11:30 - Tiffany falls back into the trap

    13:38 - Radio show makes Tiffany think

    14:45 - Tiffany finds more evidence that things are not what they seem

    15:50 - Tiffany commits to doing things differently

    17:52 - Tiffany's biggest lesson

    22:24 - Grateful for growth

    23:56 - Tiffany takes responsibility for her part

    24:54 - Tiffany offers advice to anyone in a similar situation

    31:11 - Don't allow anyone to tell you what you can and cannot do

    32:20 - People treat us the way we allow them to

     

    About your host:

    Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways.

    Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013.

    Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016.

    You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca.

    You can also find Sandra in the following places:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

    9 December 2019, 1:32 pm
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