41 | Beauty In The Trying With Shalon Ironroad

WITH SHALON IRONROAD

About This Episode:

As women, we all have a tendency to undervalue who we are and not really play to our strengths. In this episode, Shalon Ironroad opens up about the journey she has been on to be fully present in her life not only as an entrepreneur but as a mother. Shalon gives us practical insight on how to focus on who we are instead of what we do because that is how we can bring our unique gifts to the world.

Shalon is on a mission to help women feel the power and light they already have inside of them. She is the author of The Tale of Little Tree: A Fable About Courage, which is an invitation to understand who you truly are and what you’re capable of and have the courage to choose growth — even (and especially!) with all of its clumsiness and struggles.

A military wife, mom of 3, and business consultant, Shalon has learned how to use courage to find peace and confidence during times of self-doubt, overwhelm, and uncertainty to create success and joy.

She loves teaching young (+ young-at-heart) women about leadership, confidence, and real beauty. She has spoken with both teenagers and adults about faith, leadership, courage, well-being, and motherhood.

Shalon is passionate about helping women feel strengthened and supported in their efforts to shine within their orbits – as wives, mothers, friends, and leaders —  and answer the call every day to “something bigger”.

Connect With Shalon:

Instagram + Facebook + Freedom Resort +  The Tale Of Little Tree: A Fable About Courage

When you discover what you are meant to do, do it with everything in you. So what's stopping you from showing up and owning your potential? If you’re ready to walk in the confidence of who you are truly meant to be, then schedule a FREE 30 min strategy session and let's start moving you toward your purpose. 

40 | Getting Up After We Fail

WITH ANDREA CRISP

Why do you think we have such a hard time with failure? I’m pretty sure that I’ve avoided failure my entire life, which has also kept me playing small for many years. Now I’ve mentioned this many times before, but I’m a ONE on the Enneagram (the perfectionist - or perfectionist in recovery). For me failure was just not an option. Neither was risk. Either I knew something was going to be a success so I did it, or I didn’t do anything at all. 

There are many reasons why we try to avoid failure, here are a few:

• We don’t want others to know our weaknesses

• We think if we try and fail that our dream won’t come true

• We may have to accept responsibility for something not working

It doesn't really matter what you are wanting to do with your life, in your business, or in relationships. Failure is inevitable at some point. But there are so many lessons that we can take away from having to fail.  

1. Failure gives us EXPERIENCE and with it comes fresh perspective.

2. Failure instills in us RESILIENCE and teaches us to have courage.

3. Failure reveals what you VALUE and that in turn makes space for creativity.

You have what it takes to win in life and in business! If you feel like you need to be empowered to take the next step in your life, then schedule a FREE 30 minute strategy session.

39 | When Life Hands You Lemons

About This Episode:

Something that I actually learned is that taking some time for yourself, going to bed early or feeding yourself a really healthy dinner that is work as well. Your business has to be healthy and you are your business. - Rachel Kelly

 In this episode of I am chatting with the founder of an all-female co-working space here in Toronto called 'Make Lemonade'. During our conversation, Rachel Kelly shares all about what it takes to have a successful startup, how to create healthy boundaries in life and business and when to say no to opportunities that just don’t work for you. 

Rachel’s first “real” job was a typical 9-5 desk gig where she would spend most days daydreaming how she would redesign the office and where her next adventure would be. When the reality of freelancing with an unstable paycheque hit her hard, she decided to make lemonade. She spent a year researching coworking, studying the market, searching for an office space, battling renovation nightmares, 'till she was finally able to open her very own coworking space, Make Lemonade.

Connect With Rachel:

Instagram + www.makelemonade.ca + Facebook + Rachel Instagram

When you discover what you are meant to do, do it with everything in you. So what's stopping you from showing up and owning your potential? If you’re ready to walk in the confidence of who you are truly meant to be, then schedule a FREE 30 min strategy session and let's start moving you toward your purpose. 

38 | Having A Winning Mindset

WITH ANDREA CRISP

Now that the winter Olympics in Pyeongchang has come to a close I am almost at a loss for what to do with my free time. For the past two weeks, I was captivated by winter sports and elite athletes who compete at the highest level on the world biggest stage. It amazes me the time and energy that these Olympians have dedicated to being the best in their sport. And although it takes some very special to be an Olympian, it takes something even greater to be an Olympic Champion. In this episode, I'm breaking down what we can learn from these amazing athletes and how having a winning mindset can be applied to our lives as well. 

1. See your mistakes as a way to grow and learn

2. Be coachable

3. Never give up

4. Develop a strong work ethic

5. Guard your mind

You have what it takes to win in life and in business! If you feel like you need to be empowered to take the next step in your life, then schedule a FREE 30 minute strategy session.

37 | Creating Space To Heal

WITH KAREN LANG

About This Episode:

“I had to start creating space for these feelings to be felt." Karen Lang

The story you are about to hear is so very powerful. Speaking with Karen felt like chatting with an old friend, and the way she shares her story of grief and healing will bring you so much hope. After her son died suddenly at nine years old, Karen went on a journey to understand her life without her son. In our conversation Karen explains in such a beautiful way the process of grief and how we can create space to process those feelings. Karen now works as a counsellor and Reiki Practioner. She is the author of the book ‘Courage’, and runs grief workshops for parents facing grief. Not only is she helps families heal but she is on such a beautiful journey herself.

Connect With Karen:

Instagram + karenlangauthor.com

Are you in a transitional period in your life and you need a little help to put a plan in place to move forward? Set up a free 30 min strategy session with me.

36 | Who Else Finds If Difficult To Be Vulnerable?

WITH ANDREA CRISP

Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Brene Brown

There is a lot of talk around vulnerability especially since Brene Browns TED talk went viral a few years ago. So why is still so hard for us to actually be vulnerable in our relationships? In this episode I’m sharing a few of my thought on vulnerability and how we can access the courage we need to act upon that vulnerability with those we are in relationship with. 

Are you ready to take the next brave step in your life? Book your FREE 30-minute Strategy Session.

35 | Expectation Of Hope

WITH ABBY PATERSON

About This Episode:

In this episode of The Couragecast I am talking to Abby Paterson about how she was able to come to terms with the end of her marriage at a very young age. Abby shares with transparency the journey she went on to find hope in the midst of one of the most painful experiences of her life. During our conversation she shares how she is not willing to be defined by her past, but instead is using this experience to help other women navigate crisis within their relationships. Abby is a blogger, event planner and the founder of the Truly Movement.

The Truly Movement is a platform for story-telling. A place to find yourself among friends and learn that you are not alone on your journey. The goal is to cultivate a safe space, build a community and ultimately glorify God by sharing stories of redemption & restoration. 

Connect With Abby:

Instagram + Facebook 

Truly Abby + The Truly Movement

Are you ready to take the next brave step in your life? Book your FREE 30-minute session.

34 | The Courage To Communicate Well

WITH ANDREA CRISP

One of the biggest reasons why relationships fail is because we lack the ability to communicate with one another. It's important we learn to communicate not only in romantic relationships but in friendship and within the context of our work relationships. Today I'm joined by my friend Ruth Mullen who shares a few practical tips on communicating well.  

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