It is fitting that Daryl enters the Inner Circle after this show has eclipsed 100 episodes and Daryl embarks his post-CTV journey. Daryl's last day at CTV Edmonton was September 18, 2019. In this episode, we sit down and go right back to the beginning of Daryl's television career. We learned that his first broadcast job was in radio playing music, but soon after progressed to television news. He also told us about how he landed the coveted job at CFRN Television and some of the many people he worked alongside including Daphne Kuhn, Leslie Miller, Shauna Randolph and myself. 

This is also the first time Daryl went into detail about his departure from CTV. Many people have asked me if he was pushed or  if he left via his own volition. Daryl answers that question. 

Fittingly, Daryl was enjoying some downtime in the backyard when we were recording this episode, and he has now shifted to doing work ranging from auctioneering to voice work and emceeing events. You can reach out to Daryl through his website to find out more. 

Daryl is still active on social media as well. You can reach him on:

Twitter

LinkedIn

Instagram

Today's guest, Candace Toews, is sharing an incredible story of the sudden and unexplainable death of a little girl, told today by her very brave and courageous mother, and the inspiring story of how her dad is honoring her life. 

Thank you for the interview and for trusting me with your story.

Let's start!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• 1:55 - We begin with Candace's background, family, depression, and the event that changed everything.

• 19:25 - Her other son was there; Candace recounts what he was doing at that moment, the friends who helped her, and how they managed it.

• 27:24 - As hard as it was, it was also inexplicable. Candace gives details of the tragic event, how they could process it, and Peter's illness.

• 36:15 - Candace attended her husband and her other son to get them through these events, but what about her? Candace explains how she handled these situations, what other tests were done to try to diagnose the strange occurrence, and how she feels.

• 44:34 - She also describes how Ben is coping with the event and what his plans are.

• 46:10 - The Freezing Father's Fundraiser is how Peter handled the event; he wanted to give back and help those in a similar situation.

QUOTES:

• "Life as I knew it was so great."
• "That's just where my brain was."
• "They bought us an hour of time with her."
• "It went so fast."
• "It was the hardest thing he has ever done."
• "Lots of people loved her so much."
• "Our family was there; our friends were there."
• "I want to know what the heck happened."
• "It is his healing journey."
• "A parent wants to share those stories."

MENTIONED:

@Elans_Mom - Twitter

Candace Toews - LinkedIn

@afathersfreezin - Facebook

The Freezing Father's Fundraiser - Website

JOURNEY INTO THE INNER CIRCLE: 

Carrie Doll - Website

@CarrieADoll - Twitter

@Carrie Doll - Facebook

@Carrie Doll - YouTube 

@carriedollconsulting - Instagram 

@CarrieDoll - LinkedIn

My guest today, Dr. Caitlin Dunne is the co-director of the Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine and a clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia.

She is a specialist in infertility and egg freezing and has participated in numerous clinical studies and published research on in vitro fertilization, gynecologic surgery, and ovarian disease.  

And, most recently she has been named in "Canada's Top 40 Under 40 Business Leader " List. 

This week I have the honor to have Dr. Caitlin Dunne joining us at The Inner Circle!

Let's start with it! 

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• 11:31 - Caitlin shares her a little about her journey, her role models, her desire to become a doctor, and why she specializes in fertility. 

• 16:48 - We analyze the impact of using birth-control pills, what "unexplained infertility" is, and the options couples have.

• 24:46 - She explains some of the treatments to raise the fertility rate like "superovulation," side effects, success rates, the cost of these methods, and who can be a candidate.

• 31:35 - We examined the top reasons for infertility and some of the risk factors that can contribute to it.

• 35:02 - Dr. Dunne talks about miscarriages, what's going on, and the emotional toll it produces on women and couples.

• 41:06 - I want to share an anonymous story that brought me into tears because of the struggle she suffered, and Dr. Dunne gives a medical standpoint of why that could happen.

• 43:50 - The price of these treatments is often costly and not covered. Dr. Dunne gives her thoughts. 

• 47:19 - The future looks brilliant, as new technology like "gene-editing" and "egg-freezing" are tested. Dr. Dunne explains the implications of fertility.

• 55:06 - We wrap up discussing infertility, is there a point where we have to throw in the towel, what options people can examine, and what factors must be considered and applied.

QUOTES:

• "The more we talk about it, the better things are going to get."
• "Infertility affects 1 every 6 couples."
• "I can do any job in this place that I want."
• "We have a lot to learn in medicine."
• "The sperm doesn't have to swim; it just has to be alive and show up."
• "Unfortunately, miscarriages are normal."
• "How can we better support those women without the stigma and shame from what's happened."
• "It must have been an extremely difficult choice, but now she has two healthy children."
• "If anyone wants to write a letter to the government, please go ahead."
• "The technology requires more refinement, but it is happening."
• "Come see a fertility doctor, and we'll work through it together."

MENTIONED:

Caitlin Dunne - Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine

@pcrmfertility - Instagram

JOURNEY INTO THE INNER CIRCLE: 

Carrie Doll - Website

@CarrieADoll - Twitter

@Carrie Doll - Facebook

@Carrie Doll - YouTube 

@carriedollconsulting - Instagram 

@CarrieDoll - LinkedIn

My guest today, Sherry Torkos, is a holistic pharmacist and leading health expert who has delivered hundreds of lectures to medical professionals and the public around the world.

She has won several national pharmacies awards for providing excellence in patient care and is the author of 18 books. Her philosophy is to integrate conventional and complementary therapies to optimize health and prevent disease.

Her journey will inspire and empower you to never stop searching for answers when you know something is wrong and be your own health advocate.

I'm so excited to welcome the one and only Sherry Torkos to The Inner Circle.

Let's start!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• 6:24 - We start with a little of Sherry's life, the challenges of getting pregnant.

• 10:04 - We talk about Sherry's childhood, the issues raised during her youth, and the horrible experience she had to endure.

• 19:17 - Sherry address why so many people so poorly tolerate gluten and the theories around it.

• 22:44 - Sherry reveals what put her on the path of holistic pharmacy and how receptive other doctors were to it.

• 28:17 - After gathering so much knowledge, Sherry was writing books and traveling around the world; she describes how her journey was.

• 34:10 - A lot of people are doing things to improve their immunity, health, and wellness. Sherry discusses what we can complement our daily routines.

• 44:00 - From a medical perspective, Sherry answers if she was surprised by the COVID outbreak, and what is her opinion of it.

• 46:35 - Moving on into one of the misunderstood and misdiagnosed conditions in women, hormonal and thyroid issues, Sherry comments on what we are dealing with and what she is hearing and seeing.

• 55:45 - Poor gut health is a big issue for many people, but probiotics can improve our gut health. Sherry explains the benefits of taking probiotics supplements and her advice to get our kids on the right path to eat the right food and supplements.

QUOTES:

• "It's how you live your lifestyle the majority of the time that makes an impact."
• "It was a mystery why I was afflicted."
• "I was very mentally and physically drained."
• "If you eat something and your body is saying out loud, this is not good for you, then stay away from it."
• "Drugs do not have all the answers."
• "It was the worst experience ever."
• "Fresh is best."
• "Maybe we weren't as well prepared for this one as we should have been."
• "Have a doctor that was willing to look beyond the numbers."

MENTIONED:

Sherry Torkos - Website

@holistic.sherry - Facebook

@sherrytorkos - Instagram

JOURNEY INTO THE INNER CIRCLE: 

Carrie Doll - Website

@CarrieADoll - Twitter

@Carrie Doll - Facebook

@Carrie Doll - YouTube 

@carriedollconsulting - Instagram 

@CarrieDoll - LinkedIn

My guest today is Dr. Lisa Korus, is a leading Plastic Surgeon in Canada who offers perspective ina a variety of controversial areas.

She runs a full surgical practice focusing on breast surgery, aiming to improve surgical outcomes through her reconstructive breast surgery research in Alberta. 

She is also very passionate about improving the quality of care that women receive, providing women with multiple options regarding their bodies and about empowering them with the knowledge they need to make the right decision for themselves.

It's an honor to have Dr. Lisa Korus step into The Inner Circle.

Let's dig in!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• 4:13 - As the COVID outbreaks continue, we keep living in a strange world. Dr. Lisa brings us up to date on where her Practice is at and her perspective of the COVID world.

• 10:08 - We celebrate the first female plastic surgeon hired in the plastic surgery division of the university Alberta in its over 50-years! Lisa tells her story, her interest in the profession, what it was like to go to John Hopkins, and the intensity of medical school.

• 15:49 - When Lisa declared that she was going to be a plastic surgeon, it went well until some people ––male and female surgeons–– told her that it wasn't a career specialty for a woman.

• 18:19- Any woman can relate that trying to fit in in any industry is hard; we face many challenges during our journey. Lisa shares the misogyny she had to endure from women and men during her training, and how she is trying to be better.

• 25:26 - Being a female plastic surgeon is different. Dr. Korus explains her experience.

• 28:07 - Dr. Korus explains Breast Reconstruction, why she took it as her specialty; what a mastectomy is, how it impacts self-esteem, what implants are, how they work, and the risks associated with it.

• 37:02 - Breast Implant Illness is a problem causing a lot of issues. Dr. Lisa shares her professional perspective about it, some of the symptoms, the research and studies, and the commonalities around those who are affected.

• 43:43 - Implants don't last for an entire life, Dr. Lisa explains when someone should check theirs, what are the different implants, the history behind them, the pros and cons of each and what is the best age to start screening.

• 49:50 - Lisa does some mommy makeovers to help women in need; she reveals some of the most asked questions.

• 51:10 - Living our dream life is different for each person; Lisa shares what her present and future look like and else is in her bucket list.

QUOTES:

• "It's just nice to help those women complete their journey."
• "To do high-quality research takes time."
• "You also have to have a drive that at the end of the day, you just want to do better."
• "I didn't have a backup plan."
• "We didn't connect at that level."
• "I think I bring a different level of empathy for my patients."
• "It's their body, and so they should have control to do that."
• "You could be walking around and not knowing it."
• "If you want something badly enough, don't listen when somebody tells you no."

MENTIONED:

Lisa Korus - Website

@drlisakorus - Instagram

JOURNEY INTO THE INNER CIRCLE: 

Carrie Doll - Website

@CarrieADoll - Twitter

@Carrie Doll - Facebook

@carriedollconsulting - Instagram 

@Carrie Doll - YouTube 

@CarrieDoll - LinkedIn

Dawn Harsch is a registered nurse by trade, an entrepreneur, and the creator of 3 long term care homes called ExquisiCare Senior Living and received numerous awards for her work, one of them being Edmonton's Top 20 Future Business Leaders.

She speaks on the importance of supportive living for seniors and what's next in the evolution of ExquisiCare - Edmonton's most caring and professional boutique provider of residential, supportive living accommodations and care for the elderly.

I'm thrilled to welcome Dawn Harsch to step in The Inner Circle.

Let's dig in!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• 2:41 - We start talking about how Dawn is, how she and her nurses have dealt with the COVID outbreak and some issues, what they are doing to protect patients, how they are working with the most fragile, long term care, how is her population and how crazy the process has been.

• 9:11 - Managing so much stress can have a high impact on our lives. Dawn talks about the most significant challenges in her life, the business, and how the journey has been like during these last months. 

• 11:02 - Let's talk about life before business, a little of Dawn's personal story, having health issues at a young age, and dealing with it.

• 23:30 - Dawn explains why she opted to become a nurse if she had a bright entrepreneurial path, what was about it that attracted her so much.

• 28:10 - She finished her MBA and wrote the business plan for ExquisiCare, but something was missing. Dawn met the love of her life; with his aid, everyone who looked at the business plan was amazed by the value, so the business began. 

• 33:19 - After being initially told that she wasn't going to become a mother, she and her partner got an egg donor and got the biggest blessings of her life.

• 36:51 - They launched the business leveraging whatever they could. From an entrepreneurial standpoint, Dawn describes what it is, also discusses what ExquisiCare is, how it works, and what's its goal.

• 43:03 - Dawn is ready to launch her 3rd ExquisiCare home, she reveals how it will be and the challenges she anticipates, also how her homecare business originated and what it is like to be part of an entrepreneurial family.

• 47:10 - Making mistakes is how we improve; Dawn talks about the mistakes she has made, the takeaways from them, and what's next in the evolution of ExquisiCare.

• 51:51 - Having so much love to give and caring so much for people can be fulfilling but also really stressful; Dawn explains how she manages it.

QUOTES:

• "We should not be institutionalizing our parents."
• "We know it doesn't work; there needs to be a transformational change of senior care; residential models are what we need to be moving towards."
• "You gotta work hard."
• "I've always been that person that always says I'm fine, I'm fine."
• "I was so sleep deprived."
• "He believed in it; he said, You know what, this is your passion, you've always wanted to do this."
• "It will force you to do what you need to do, what you were put on this earth to do."
• "Family can be made in multiple ways, and I just see it as the greatest gift."
• "I believed that I could make this happen."
• "We are here to respect and love and give them dignity and honor their family."

MENTIONED:

Exquisicare

@dawn_harsch - Twitter

@Dawn Harsch - LinkedIn

JOURNEY INTO THE INNER CIRCLE: 

Carrie Doll - Website

@CarrieADoll - Twitter

@Carrie Doll - Facebook

@Carrie Doll - YouTube 

@carriedollconsulting - Instagram 

@CarrieDoll - LinkedIn

Diane Quartly is an energy worker who used her incredible psychic abilities to move beyond grief.  Her son was run over and killed by her best friend and Diane talks about how she moved from anger to peace through an incredible journey.

Her book "About a Blue Angel" speaks about tragedy and her ability to move through the most difficult period in her life

Diane now facilitates energy workshops and uses her powerful psychic connection in her spirit and soul coaching sessions. She is a positive and knowledgeable Medium who taps into the energy and vibrations of loved ones who have crossed over. 

From a student to a guest, I want to welcome Diane Quartly to The Inner Circle.

Let's dig in!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• 9:52 - We begin with Diane's impactful story, what life was back before tragedy hit her family, the disastrous event, and the incredible gift she was given.

• 27:57 - After such a tragedy and having a last moment with her child, Diane went through a lot of emotions, and people reacted in many ways, reaching out to help her and giving a lot of support.

• 33:00 - After the tragedy, her relationship with her best friend wasn't going to be the same. Diane talks about her reaction and what happened to them.

• 36:53 - The unbelievable loss opened an unbelievable door for Diane; she was aware of the ability, so she started learning about it.

• 40:31 - Diane embraced her ability, and it became her passion and her career. She describes how she became an energy worker with credibility in the public's eyes and her answer to anyone who thinks her work is false.

• 44:30 - She gives us a glimpse into her world, describing what does she see and feels, how she can tap into different types of energies, and tune in to interpret others' energy.

• 52:21 - Diane gives her perspective about the current COVID situation, and the energetic shift she and others felt was going to happen.

QUOTES:

• "We were living life, doing our thing, and having a happy little family."
• "We're always looking for the next great thing to do and be passionate about."
• "It was a disaster."
• "It wasn't until that very moment that I felt and really knew the differences between the spiritual and physical body."
• "You go through these emotions where you're thankful for the love; you're feeling the love and support, and you're grateful."
• "Give me some time to breathe here."
• "I could see steps ahead."
• "It's just was who I was, and it didn't scare me."
• "It solidified to me that I was something that not everybody could do."
• "Where can we go we this."

MENTIONED:

About a Blue Angel - Book

Diane Quartly - Website

@dianequartly - Twitter

@dqenergyinterpreter - Facebook

@quartlydiane - Instagram

JOURNEY INTO THE INNER CIRCLE: 

Carrie Doll - Website

@CarrieADoll - Twitter

@Carrie Doll - Facebook

@Carrie Doll - YouTube 

@carriedollconsulting - Instagram 

@CarrieDoll - LinkedIn

Food and diet are multibillion-dollar industries. Both are confusing and complicated ––to say the least––, especially when we are continually being bombarded with messages of what we should and shouldn't eat.

Today, we have an expert in the area of culinary nutrition and advanced female metabolism with certifications in both specialties.

She helps people achieve their health goals by getting them off the diet roller coaster and then helping them focus on food, eating, and nutrition.

She is also the executive chef, founder, and creator of all the amazing recipes for a new café ––that I'm in love with–– called Masterlab, which focuses on performance food.

We're venturing into the world of food and nutrition! I want to welcome Erin Smandych into The Inner Circle.

Let's dig in!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• 3:50 - We start with Erin's powerful message about the capability of food, her background, her biggest passions, and the importance of considering the social and emotional components of food that take place in our health.

• 7:45 - We address the complicated topic of carbs, what they are, the sources, their importance, the fear around it, the impact they have on our bodies, biofeedback, and how to balance them.

• 15:19 - Time to discuss Keto Diets, where this comes from, what it is, what it is ketosis, how it works, the impact, the benefits, and for whom it is.

• 21:48 - Moving into Intermittent Fasting, the misconceptions, and intensity of it, what it really is, its impact, its benefits, how it affects hormones, and the implications.

• 29:40 - Stress is one of the biggest obstacles that everyone suffers; we ought to know how bad it is for us, the effects, how it can impact our body and metabolism, how to balance it, and the power of walking and slowing down.

• 37:21 - Gluten is one topic full of misinformation and misunderstandings; Erin explains what it really is, why it causes so many problems to people.

• 42:51 - We tackle a relevant topic: Is there a relationship between packed goods and our health problems, and how do we listen to our biofeedback and balance it.

• 44:30 - We wrap up the conversation by congratulating Erin on the opening of Masterlab, the fantastic recipes, and the philosophy behind everything.

QUOTES:

• "I'm also really passionate about cutting through a lot of the misinformation out there."
• "This very special time to connect over food."
• "Find a balance that works for your body."
• "It's important to get to know your own body so you can actually be your own expert."
• "It should always come back to what feels best for your body."
• "If we are under extreme stress, our metabolism constraints itself."
• "It's about learning your own body and not arbitrarily cutting something out because you heard it could be poison."
• "What is the quality of the food you're eating."
• "I love being able to combine holistic nutrition principles, and the way our food fuels us can be medicinal, healing, performance-enhancing with delicious recipes."  

MENTIONED:

Masterlab - Website

Erin Smandych - Website

@erinsmandychnutrition - Facebook

@erinsmandych - Instagram 

JOURNEY INTO THE INNER CIRCLE: 

https://www.carriedoll.co/t - Website

@CarrieADoll - Twitter

@Carrie Doll - Facebook

@Carrie Doll - YouTube 

@carriedollconsulting - Instagram 

@CarrieDoll - LinkedIn

My guest today, Bryan Mudryk, was a colleague when I was on CTV and hopefully a friend for life, but, I have to confess I've always been intrigued by him and his stories.

You may know him from his work as a sports anchor; his career exploded quickly delivering comments for some of the most important events such as The Curling Championship of the World, hockey games, and the Olympic Games.

He powerfully honors his roots, curling is his passion, his family is his everything, and he raised almost 2 million dollars for cancer research.

...Why?

He lives every day at its fullest because, at a very young age, his health was defied by cancer, not once but twice, and later on in his life cancer took his best friends.

I want to welcome my dear friend Bryan Mudryk to The Inner Circle.

Let's dig in!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• 8:55 - We start with how life was growing up in a "small town", and the strong bond his family has.

• 14:12 - Bryan describes how and what put him on the path to broadcast journalism that aligned with his passions.

• 15:37 - Going back to one of the most challenging times in his life, Bryan remembers what it was like to be 16 and get diagnosed with cancer.

• 22:56 - He takes us back to the second cancer diagnosis, what it was like to sit in the hospital to wait, what got him through it, and the reality of reliving such a challenging time.

• 29:22 - After leaving the hospital, Bryan was a new person, and so was his mindset. 

• 36:43 - Bryan details how and why he got a dog!

• 38:02 - When someone is going through difficult times, many people do not know what to say or how to act, Bryan gives his advice on what people really need during that time.

• 41:55 - We take a moment to honor Bryan's golf tournament and the 2 million dollars he raised for cancer research, he says what it was like to live such an incredible moment.

• 47:48 - The loss of his brother was one of the worst experiences Bryan had to go through; he describes the emotions he felt when he got the news that his brother was battling cancer.

• 53:30 - We talk about the mental health journey someone goes through after a life-changing event, the importance and massive impact of sharing one's story, and deliver a positive point of view.

• 57:00 - Bryan tells us what life is like living his dream in Toronto, what his plans are for the future, what is on the horizon in his personal life, and finally he shares a view of what we need to keep in mind during these crazy times.

QUOTES:

• "I had a good place to be a kid and grow up."
• "My glass is half full ...unless there's red wine, then it's usually empty."
• "I just remember my parents were crying in the room and I knew it was serious."
• "If you don't have a sense of humor coming out of that, you are not going to make it."
• "I wanted to get back to work; I wanted to feel normal, and I wanted to do what I loved."
• "The waiting around and not knowing is horrific."
• "To feel as normal as possible."
• "They wouldn't want you to grieve."
• "Be kind to yourself and give yourself permission to grieve."
• "Find a way to laugh every day."

MENTIONED:

@bryanmudryktsn - Instagram

@BryanMudryk - Twitter

JOURNEY INTO THE INNER CIRCLE: 

https://www.carriedoll.co/t - Website

@CarrieADoll - Twitter

@Carrie Doll - Facebook

@Carrie Doll - YouTube 

@carriedollconsulting - Instagram 

@CarrieDoll - LinkedIn

How many of us have trouble finding joy these days? We are all going to have tough days as we navigate through this COVID crisis.

...But what if I told you that everything is figureoutable?

Today's guest is an expert in bringing joy.

She recently finished a book named "Bring the Joy" (comes out May 26, 2020) because she knows the world needs to hear this message, especially during these difficult times.

She believes that we can bring joy to death, and to a time like this. Before you roll your eyes; trust me, she lived it.

After losing her son, she decided that she would stop wasting time and get moving on her big dreams. Her incredible journey and message teach us to "use pain as rocket fuel to create amazing change", and she is here to help us find joy starters amid all this uncertainty.

She is a keynote speaker, published author, philanthropist, fashionista and all-around kickass woman and mom. It's a pleasure to have the one and only Jessica Janzen joining us in The Inner Circle.

So let's bring joy!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

7:35 - We start with Jessica's incredible story, and the learnings she gained through the loss of her child. A wound of this magnitude is enormous for anyone; so finding joy becomes the mission.

24:00 - After a hard emotional rollercoaster, Jessica shares the details of the incident, and how she found the strength and joy in a moment at the funeral of her honorable son.

29:02 - We go back to when Jessica was in high school, where she lived through a powerful but dark moment, but she had someone to protect her and help her get through that moment.

30:45 - Even after so much pain, there was a joy for Jessica and her husband, as their new daughter was born, and they were able to start again.

35:00 - Jessica reveals how her "joy career" unfolded and the fundraising process around it, the events she created to grow the movement, and how it became a business.

44:00 - We turn to the other passions Jessica's business made, the struggle to grow them, the freedom that allowed her to build the foundation, and the origin of "joy starters".

50:36 - She explains the mindset wire that allowed her to become so "insane" to progress in life, and how she got to use all this crazy goodness to do good in the world.

52:40 - We are all going through different levels of pain in our lives, but Jessica teaches how to use pain as rocket fuel to better ourselves.

QUOTES:

"Here's what your mission is, stay on this path, and you will have a great life."

"There wasn't a solution to figure it out; it was how we're going to figure out how to make his death amazing."

"We are going to do this with joy, and we are going to honor our son's life."

"We literally had been given the gift of time saying, you don't have a lot of it so use it well."

"There is no roadmap for grief; every day is different."

"Because you lost your life, I found mine."

"We wanted to encourage people just to move their bodies."

"I know I have to use what I'm given."

MENTIONED:

Pre-sale campaign for the book: Bring The Joy

Love for Lewiston - Website

Jessica Janzen - Website

@Jessica Janzen Olstad - Facebook

@thejessicajanzen - Instagram

@Jessica Janzen Olstad - Youtube

@Jessica Janzen - LinkedIn

JOURNEY INTO THE INNER CIRCLE: 

https://www.carriedoll.co/ - Website

@CarrieADoll - Twitter

@Carrie Doll - Facebook

@Carrie Doll - YouTube 

@carriedollconsulting - Instagram 

@CarrieDoll - LinkedIn

After the COVID outbreak and everything strange happening around it, I think it's safe to say that all of us would benefit from some laughter in our lives, after all, it is the best medicine.

My guest today knows all about the importance of laughter as she discovered its power.

Through countless trials and tribulations, Candy left her career as a hard-working lawyer and followed her passion for being a comedian.

She has also been deeply affected by the crisis as all of her bookings have been cancelled, and now she is trying to map out a new normal as we all are.

Sit back and enjoy the free show, the insights, and the hilarity throughout this conversation! 

I'm so glad to welcome the one and only Candy Palmater to The Inner Circle.

Let's dig in!

WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:

• 7:54 - We start with Candy's powerful story, and the learnings she gained throughout her journey. The power of knowing what you want and how to get it.

• 19:24 - After her first show ––and a standing ovation from the multitude––, Candy knew what her gift to the world was, she stepped away from law and started her new journey.

• 22:47 - Candy's father suffered from extreme alcoholism until one painful incident occurred, after that he decided to quit for good and become a better person and father. 

• 29:11 - Being indigenous can be a challenge; racism can emerge from anyone, even your family; but Candy was able to manage it and honor her roots.

• 33:05 - One of the most challenging things Candy had to do was recognizing who she really was and having the strength to leave her toxic boyfriend. Fortunately, it was one of the best decisions she made as she found a new partner and a more suitable connection to help her through tough situations.

• 40:37 - After so many hard circumstances, her comedy career exploded as she even got her TV show, Candy shares her experience and journey.

• 51:46 - Fast forward to today, Candy describes what her future looks like, what are her upcoming projects and dreams to accomplish.

QUOTES:

• "She is going to be wonderment in the world."
• "When you are raised being told that, it's such a gift."
• "Life should turn you on in some way."
• "When I was still a lawyer, I started telling people I was a comedian, and I had never told a joke in public before... And I was 32 years old."
• "Maybe your job is to be a bridge."
• "You have to learn to love what is good for you."
• "It was a beautiful moment to look at my siblings and say she was there when we all took our first breath, and we were all here when she took her last."
• "You have to be your own best salesperson."
• "It has to end because I have to be open now for the next chapter."
• "Understand there are a lot of missteps along the way, there're a lot of fallings down, but the point of it is to figure out what is success for you."
• "Don't sit down on your couch and wonder; you got to try it!"
• "Whatever it is that tickles your funny bone, you need to look for that right now."

MENTIONED:

The Candy Show | Entertainment by Candy Palmater - Website

@TheCandyShow - Twitter

@The Candy Show - Facebook

@TheCandyShow - Youtube

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@CarrieDoll - LinkedIn