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14 Sep 2023
Welcome To Inspire + Move!
00:08:24
Welcome to the very first episode of this podcast, Inspire + Move! I'm your host - Alli, and I'm super excited to embark on this journey with you.
I wanted to keep this first episode short and sweet!
So join me as I share what’s on my heart regarding: • What finally led me to start this podcast. • An introduction to myself and my career journey so far. • My dreams and goals of future conversations for this show.
Life is a series of amazing lessons and I’m so excited to embark on this one with you!
Thank you so much for being here and I can’t wait to connect!
Delighted to introduce my first guest to the show and hopefully the start of regular appearances on Inspire + Move, Matt Arruda! We are celebrating 6 years of marriage and wanted to share about our story, as well as some insightful advice on things that have really worked for us in maintaining a strong and loving relationship!
Listen to hear more on: • How we met and our first date. • Our recent mutual interest and perspective shift on personal development. • Intentionally supporting each other in small ways.
Embracing the growth you’re going to experience in any relationship and giving more than you expect in return has been a huge part of our relationship and what is still ahead for us to come!
Is there anything you’d be interested in us chatting about in future episodes? We are only a DM away and would love to hear from you if anything resonated!
On this episode of Inspire + Move, I wanted to channel the electric energy I received after hosting a beautiful networking event the other week, and share how absolutely transformative getting in the room can truly be!
Tune in to hear more on: • The impact these investments can have in your business and relationships. • The innovative people you wouldn’t have otherwise met. • How to go into them with an open mind.
I challenge you to even try toe dipping into one of these magic experiences, you won’t regret it!
So excited that you’re here and can’t wait to chat with you again next week!
Craving + Creating That Community with Kristina Bartold
00:27:47
Today on Inspire + Move I chat with my friend Kristina Bartold, podcast host of Building Your Digital Community, founder of The Social Snippet and a huge encouragement to the start of this podcast! We are both extremely passionate about the magic of community in business and how to truly add value within these circles. If this is something that speaks to you especially, tune in to hear us highlight:
• The value of in-person vs digital community experiences. • How you can go about building your own community. • Starting small to get to the big moments. • Focusing on relationship building actions.
So grateful you are here! If you are craving that community too, send a DM to us on socials and let’s make those connections!
After this podcast launch, hosting my 3rd Women Inspiring Women event and then flying to Scottsdale Arizona, I wanted to jump on here for a quick episode to talk about when we encounter those busier seasons in our lives! Channeling that on-fire energy again, I share about:
• Preparing yourself and your mindset for this time. • Being open to the magic and opportunities that can come. • The moments you take to slow down and rest are just as important as the momentum and excitement.
Really soaking in these moments with gratitude is key and I’m so glad you could join me! Have you been in a busy season before and mastered the art of slowing down? Send me your wisdom over DMs!
In this episode I felt really inspired to talk about the power of proximity! A lot of amazing things have happened in the last year, but not without the hard work, intentionality and making strategic choices that I want to share with you! Listen to hear more about:
• Making the choice to invest in people, places and experiences that you want to be around. • Writing down and asking yourself “Who do I love, admire and respect?” • In what ways you can be intentional about showing up in other’s orbits and providing value from an authentic, heart-centered place.
So start dreaming and make that list, you never know what can happen!
Would love it if you could rate, review or share this episode with a friend! Or send any suggestions on topics you want to hear in future episodes my way on socials!
Raw + Vulnerable: Dad's 2 Year Passing Anniversary
00:14:31
A recent episode of The Ed Mylett Show really struck a chord with me, since approaching the 2 year anniversary of losing my Dad quite unexpectedly. Although it still feels fresh, I wanted to share with you a few small lessons I am learning and will continue to learn during this grieving and healing process. Sharing what’s on my heart, in this episode you’ll hear about:
• Making the most of the life we have. • Reflective questions to ask yourself about how you spend your time. • Experiencing heartache and rock bottom. • Having grace and allowing yourself to feel.
I hope I can continue to open up and be real with you more in the future! I love and appreciate that you’re here! Let’s make this life count!
I feel so touched when I get feedback from people who compliment me on how I bring high levels of good and positive energy to a room or interaction, that today I felt compelled to share what I personally do that works for me! Now of course I don’t feel 10/10 every single day, but take a listen to see if how I generate energy might be something that you could apply, even in one area! In this episode I’ll focus on:
• 5 main pillar points for increasing energy in my life. • The desire to feel strong and my emotional connection to physical activity. • The impact positive conversations on a daily basis can have.
If any of this resonated with you, or perhaps is something you are totally new to, drop me a message or DM so we can connect! As always, thank you for your support in this space!
Mentioned: • Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson book (affiliate link HERE) • USANA Supplements (affiliate link HERE)
I have always been a big fan of the notion “When opportunity knocks”, and the feelings of shock, joy and growth that it can turn into when you take that big leap! In this episode I’ll dive into some personal stories where I’ve really leaned into unexpected moments of opportunity and hopefully inspire you to keep these ideas in mind within your own life! Tune in to hear:
• Unexpectedly starting a new relationship, buying a house, establishing our gym and attending a round table mastermind. • When the opportunity for your plans comes earlier than your personal timeline. • The snowball effect of opportunities when you have an open heart and say YES!
So next time an opportunity comes your way, ask yourself “What’s the harm in saying yes?” You don’t know what fantastic moments and amazing people that can come from it!
As always, I am so grateful for you and would very much appreciate you leaving a podcast review from wherever you are listening!
I am buzzing with excitement to chat with all of you today! After my most recent episode, When Opportunity Knocks, I’ve since had an amazing opportunity come my way that I’m so grateful for. Although I can’t talk on all the details about it just yet, in this episode I want to speak on the significance of these 3 areas that can build up to your own opportunities:
• The power of positive thinking, manifestation and ways you can grow in this. • The power of taking action and asking for support from others. • The power of investing in yourself, strong connections and networks.
Just watch how all these pieces will work together harmoniously for you to get you to where you want to be!
As always, I am beyond grateful to have you along for this journey! Plus, I would LOVE to be your hype girl on something you are thinking about pursuing yourself! Every listen, rating and review is cherished and appreciated by me immensely!
A Balanced Perspective on Mental, Emotional + Physical Fitness with Sydnie Sandwell
00:50:24
Thrilled to have another guest on the podcast, my personal trainer and friend Sydnie Sandwell! In this coffee chat we are covering all things surrounding physical, mental and emotional health and fitness! We both share our histories with having unhealthy relationships with food and exercise in the past, and how we turned it into a passion for fitness and being STRONG! So grab a comfy seat as we discuss:
• Having those “pivot point” moments of reflecting on our unhealthy habits and learning through self discovery where we needed to make some changes. • Reframing your mindset ultimately has to come from you and how to grow in positive self-talk. • Advice if you want to start going to the gym and what you might be missing if you already do. • A healthy lifestyle stand point on nutrition, diet and the balance of enjoying things. • Emotional fitness, building strength and what you can gain from building a healthy routine in your life.
There is always room for improvement and areas we can beautifully grow in on each of our journeys, but it’s so important to remember to be kind to yourself through the process!
Interested in joining our gym community? Check out BENCHMARK FITNESS to connect with us!
As always, thank you for being here! And if you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave it a rating, review or give it a share!
Today I am beyond excited to have my best friend on the show all the way from Sydney, Australia, Rachelle Saevil! Rachelle is the founder and creative director of Saevil Row, an amazing international marketing agency, who of course worked on my personal brand Inspire + Move and business Benchmark Fitness! We’ll be diving into developing a clear brand identity and how to find a harmonious balance between one for your personal and business brand. You’ll definitely want to take notes for this one, so tune in to hear more on:
• Defining what really makes a brand. • Utilizing your personal brand pillars to cohesively connect and add value to your consumers. • How to leverage both your personal and your business brand through brand trust and loyalty. • Advice on how to start or incorporate a personal brand into your service or product based business. • The best time to evolve and invest in a creative marketing agency. • Rachelle’s new journey of being a mom entrepreneur and wanting to expand her personal brand to other moms experiencing the same thing.
If this episode inspired you in any way, I would love it if you could share it with a business bestie who needs to hear it too!
Real Growth Only Comes From Being All In with Matt
00:31:26
Ecstatic to welcome back to the podcast, my husband Matt Arruda! Today we are going to be covering a powerful topic on how real growth can only come from truly being all in! Matt just returned from an extremely transformative guys trip and we are both so on fire to discuss the act of showing up when you want to make moves! So give this one a listen to hear more on:
• Being willing to put yourself out there, share and be vulnerable, even when you might feel imposter syndrome or uncomfortable. • Reflecting on the kind of support and relationships around you, as well as the impact they could have on your journey. • Making that commitment to try difficult things for the first time in order to gain confidence. • Shifting your mindset and focusing on consistency.
Unless you make a change, even starting with a small one, you can’t expect growth to happen. Don't be scared to break down your fears and ask yourself, what’s the worst AND best that could happen?
Are you in the middle of a sprint season right now? Send me a DM on Instagram because I would love to celebrate with you!
Just got back from a super incredible first experience for me that I wanted to share on today’s episode! I was honoured to be invited to speak on a panel with 5 other fantastic women, all with such diverse backgrounds, challenges and successes! In this season of trying new things, I wanted to highlight some key takeaways and interesting questions we discussed. Tune in to hear about:
• Failure and the difference between fear in the driver’s seat vs the passenger seat. • Really leaning into connection and community as a whole. • Having a support circle through your highest moments. • Advice I would give to my younger self.
With every step in each of our own journeys comes beautiful moments of growth and development. Start small and see how you change!
Leaving you with tons of love and gratitude! If you could share in that love with a 5 star rating or review if you enjoyed this episode, I would appreciate that so much!
This week I have the pleasure of inviting Jillian Murphy as a guest on the show! Jillian is a highly sought after sales and business mentor who has mastered the art of sales and scaling not only her own business, but has helped hundreds of other online business owners as well. She has made it her mission to help online business owners gain REAL results in sales and messaging! In this episode we are talking about all things building community, powerful transformations from investing in yourself through masterminds and how to share your heart with your audience in the right way! So much good stuff to dive into, so listen in to hear us chat more about:
• Learning to bet on and invest in yourself to get real results. • Key components to creating community and being unapologetically yourself. • The balance of sharing life with your audience while avoiding “dear diary” dumping. • How going through hard things can change your motivation in business and in life.
Life is truly precious, and there is no time like now to go after and create the things you’ve always wanted! So go for it! I’m here to cheer you on! If you’re feeling just as inspired as I am after this episode, then I encourage you to share it with a friend!
Back with another short and sweet episode on something that has been on my mind recently, and that is on the topic of embracing being a student! There are so many areas in which we can really learn, develop the art of being interested when asking others questions and so much more! So join me as I dive into:
• Enjoying this slower time of the changing seasons and embracing this self development era. • Pairing a positive activity of self mastery, like audiobooks, with a positive memory and carrying that new habit into daily life. • Creating moments of self love where you can connect with yourself and focus on who you want to be.
I also love taking the time to share what I’m reading and how they are inspiring me at the moment ! If you need any book recommendations or want to share one with me, slide into my dm’s! You can also find my 2022 reading list here and stay tuned for my 2023 list to come!
I would love to know what you are enjoying about the podcast! It would me so much if you could leave a 5 star rating or review wherever you are listening from! So grateful for all of you listening!
Authentically Owning Your Vulnerability with Alessia Scauzillo
01:00:10
Absolutely overjoyed to welcome my next guest to Inspire + Move, Alessia Scauzillo! Alessia is an entrepreneur, content creator and advocate for living a balanced life. A Sculpt Body is Alessia Scauzillo’s workout platform and community that provides effective, low impact workouts that center whole body wellness over aesthetics based goals. Alessia is passionate about bringing women together and believes in the power of vulnerability to help others through navigating things on personal and professional levels. Which are just a few of the amazing and heartfelt topics we’ll be chatting about in today’s episode, so join us to hear more on:
• Alessia’s journey from corporate finance to fitness, learning how to slow down and live in the moment. • Making big decisions to choose a more fulfilling life and realizing the beauty in the low points. • The strength in showing vulnerability and having grace for yourself. • The best healing journey investments you can make during a transition.
• How to work with brands that you feel most aligned with.
No matter where you are in your journey, it’s so important to take a few moments and reflect on how far you’ve really come and the progress you’ve made! I am so grateful that you are here!
As I was reflecting on the significance of “positive propaganda” recently, I thought it would be a great idea to make today’s episode about my favourite hype girl hacks! How special is it that we can hop on board and celebrate the wins of the people in our lives in a variety of ways? I am consistently dedicated to creating a positive culture and space within my work and relationships, so tune in to hear how I do this and more on:
• Looking for opportunities to add encouragement and hype into other people’s lives. • The impact and value far outweighs the small time investment it takes to do this. • Tangible ideas and tips on how you can show up and support!
I challenge you to ask yourself, “Where and how can I be a hype person for the people in my life and community? Borrow these ideas, take it as inspiration and make a move on it! If this resonated or felt aligned with something you want to start practicing more, drop me a DM @inspireandmove!
And if I could add a small ask, it would mean so much to me if you could take a second to leave a rating or review on this podcast! I want to hear from you
Join me along with my favourite co-host and husband Matt Arruda, as we discuss a topic that was really resonating with Matt over the past few weeks. Mainly a quote surrounding the idea that within all of life’s uncertainty and challenges, there is power in realizing we are all living parts of our lives that when we were younger, we would have otherwise thought might have only been a dream. Listen in as we chat gratitude, taking inventory of the achievements and happiness in your life and more on:
• Reflecting and recognizing things you might have wanted as a kid. • Evolving your goals to things you might not have thought about before. • The surprise from a manifesting exercise coming to fruition. • Good things can take hard work and investing time, but it also begins with a positive mindset.
Talking about these things and expressing gratitude can make the ability to recognize your own dream life situations more obvious! What are yours? Would love to know over on socials!
I’m definitely grateful that all of you are all here!
I want you to know that so many of the things that you want in life are totally possible, which is why today I’m talking about when dreams can really become a reality! Coming off of the rush of an amazing and impactful moment myself, I want to share and speak on an incredible opportunity I was presented with and inspire you to go after new dreams in your own life! Tune in to hear more on:
• How I was given the opportunity to do a photoshoot with STRONG Fitness Magazine. • How thoughts can become tangible things. • What I did to prepare so I could show up as my best self in the moment. • Being mindful and expressing gratitude to the people who help you, while also pouring back into them.
If anything, I want to encourage you to dream BIG friends! What can you dream up that you want to see become your reality? I just know you’ve got this!
If you enjoyed this episode, drop some love and rate or review this podcast! Would mean the world to me!
Over the last few years I think we have all learned in different ways how to appreciate the small joys in life, more than ever before. So join myself and Matt as we chat about finding the magic and specialness in the ordinary things! When we can easily get caught up in the daily motions, there is nothing better than hearing what other people do to fill their own cup, so tune as we chat about:
• It is usually experiences and time spent with people we care about that bring us more joy than materialistic things. • Intentionally making simple routines or chore-like activities and fun. • Reframing your mindset into one of gratitude and appreciation. • Examples and ideas of things we do that bring us joy!
Life is much more exciting when you can be aware of the conscious acts that make you happy!
Is there something mundane that you love to make special in your day to day? Share it with me, my DM’s are open!
I’m very excited to welcome today’s special guest, my great friend Denise Lee! Denise is a driven, passionate entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Alala. Launched in 2014, Alala is an apparel brand that is building the go-to wardrobe for vibrant women with sophisticated style. Denise’s vision is to build a brand that not only brings joy to women through stylish, high quality clothing, but also seeks to advance dialogue around body positivity and diversity. I cannot wait for you to hear this episode as we discuss Denise’s career journey and how she works day-to-day as an entrepreneur! Tune in to hear more on:
• How Denise got started and the idea behind why she created Alala. • Seeking inspiration and evolving her brand through customer stories and client journeys. • Finding energy and movement through what your body and mind need at the moment. • New perspectives and insights through business podcasts and books (listed below!) • Manifesting and training your brain to look for the “half full” positives in life. • Structuring your support network with people who are both ahead of you with more experience, as well as peers striving toward similar goals.
There is so much value in building those supportive, entrepreneurial friendships while investing in yourself so you can connect and find them!
I’ve spoken about the power of proximity before in an earlier episode here, but today Matt and I are expanding more on this topic with how proximity can be a powerful tool in your life when you actually get in front of some needle movers! It might even happen in a way you never expected it too! We always want to make it clear that growth and transformation comes from a lot of hard work, patience, intention and more, while focusing on those investments in making proximity happen! Learn more as we discuss:
• A recent investment we made and why we believe it’s worth it. • Wondering where to start? The first steps we recommend you try that are simple and budget friendly. • Why the proximity of putting yourself in front of people is important. • Why everyone needs a network and the impact of referrals. • Preparing yourself to go all out, connect with others and be vulnerable when you finally make the move to get in the room.
Speaking of making connections, we are hosting our first ever BENCHMARK FITNESS retreat in 2024 (January 29th - February 1st) where we’ll dine, sweat and move together for 4 days and 3 nights at CIVANA Wellness Resort + Spa in Carefree, Arizona! Head to this IG post to get more information if you are interested!
The Sweet Spot Between an Idea And Fear with Marina Middleton
00:51:42
Get ready for this incredible episode as I invite my next guest to Inspire + Move, Marina Middelton! Marina is a mother, wife, marketing strategist and personal branding expert known for her strategic approach and creative solutions. Leveraging her extensive experience working with highly recognized global and Fortune 500 brands, she launched Empowered Confidence, a media company that helps female leaders shape powerful brands by harnessing their unique stories. Marina's blend of creativity and business intuition has made her a driving force in fostering stronger communities and supporting a global network, like with her recent launch of The Blueprint Mastermind with Alli Webb and Jaclyn Johnson. I’m so excited to dive into this episode, as we talk about everything from not letting fear control you, from pouring into yourself and others, to the story behind her mastermind and more! Tune into hear about:
• How she came about her network circle and the birth of the mastermind. • Not limiting yourself and believing that anything is possible. • The impact of not just building a community within your business, but creating one outside of it too. • Daily routines, non-negotiables and finding a method that works for you. • Getting organized when you have a lot on your plate as an entrepreneur. • Celebrating your wins and understanding your love language.
I was so inspired by this conversation! We would both love to know what resonated with you in this episode too, so don’t hesitate to jump in the DM’s and share that with us!
If you know me, then you should know that I LOVE building community and creating enriching experiences that support that community too! If this is something that is new for you or an area you want to devote more time focusing on in the new year, in this episode I’ll be breaking down a few ways I feel are the best places to start! Use this as your roadmap and tune in to hear more about:
• Starting simple with something comfortable and easily accessible: online! • Moving into a virtual community through an online course, program or network. • The benefits of finding an intentional fitness community that feels aligned for you. • IRL events that you can take to the next level once you put yourself out there and make those connections!
All of these steps can really support the idea of building your network AND friendships! If any of this resonated, please let me know in my DM's! It truly warms my heart!
As always, thank you for your ongoing support! Until next time!
Join me for my last IRL event of 2023: Modern Holiday Swest + Sip Event on December 6th! Find all the details with this link or shoot me a message on Instagram with any of your questions! https://www.inspireandmove.ca/store
Creating a Standout Personal Brand and Style with Tori Kruse
00:42:30
So excited to finally have guest Tori Kruse on the podcast! Former Miss Missouri USA, Tori is an entrepreneur, author, podcast host and speaker. As the Founder and CEO of Tori Kruse Enterprises, a global virtual styling company, Tori is dedicated to partnering with female speakers and leaders to align their internal power with their external image in mastering the art of dressing for success! Join us for an episode of immaculate high vibes all about crafting your personal style, brand and more on:
• The mindset shifts, personal investments and hard work throughout Tori’s pageant and career journey. • Going after your dreams and making the most of what you can get in experience to propel that dream further. • Developing your personal brand and not comparing yourself to others. • Crafting your personal style through your identity and what you want to represent. • Advice for choosing your wardrobe when preparing for an event.
Finding a wardrobe that aligns with you and your brand can transform not only how you walk into a room, but the amazing people you might connect with too! If you loved this episode, share it with a friend who might enjoy it as well!
As we enter into that busy, end of the year season, there is definitely that pressure to finish off strong, which can also come with periods of time where you feel completely stuck. Inspired by the book The Entrepreneur's Solution by Mel Abraham, in this episode Matt and I will be discussing a series of steps that have helped us get unstuck when we’ve felt the need to move forward and pivot in our goals. Jump into a mindset shift with us and listen in to hear more on:
• Not needing to have all the answers, but asking for the guidance from others for a little more clarity. • Making digestible short term goals and exploring different techniques to do so. • The idea of regretting an action can be your biggest roadblock. • Having accountability and why investing in someone could work better for you. • Exploring the real, emotional motivation behind your dreams.
Remember, be flexible even when things might not go exactly as you’ve planned! You’ve got this! If any of this resonated with you, I would love to hear about it in my DM’s on Instagram @Inspireandmove!
Thank you so much for listening and your support! Don’t forget to leave a rating and review too!
Celebrating The Connections That Live Events Bring!
00:16:39
Last week I had my final big event of the year with Inspire + Move, cohosted with my friend Megan Ayres-Elieff of Modern Day Wife! We had an exceptional evening and in this episode I not only want to recap a little about the night, but also share about why I am so passionate and believe in the power of live events! Let’s get into these topics and more:
• How event planning teaches you problem solving and how to react quickly. • Seeing community building and authentic connections truly in action. • A good mindset to have when going into an event you’re attending.
I am beyond excited for what is to come in the new year! I have such a full heart of gratitude and joy for the events we’ve had this past year and all of you who have joined in! Plus, I would love to connect with you if we haven't already over on my instagram @InspireAndMove!
Defining what success is can be so unique to each person individually, depending on what part of your growth journey you are on. In today’s episode, Matt and I will be discussing varying levels of individual success when it comes to wealth, spending, experiences and even how that translates into gift giving during the holidays. Dive in to hear more on how:
There is nothing wrong with having materialistic goals.
Making an impact and doing good things with your money.
Reflecting on gift receiving, gift giving, and quality time with loved ones.
A challenge for you to think on: What is something you could provide a person in your life that you wouldn’t usually otherwise do, but that they might be looking for or are in need of? Whether it be through your dollars or time, how much more could this fill your cup and theirs? Shoot me a DM on Instagram @InspireAndMove and let me know what you come up with!
Mentioned: The Chris Harder Show and text list: Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get Chris’s daily Money Mantras to boost your day!
Showing yourself grace is something I know we can all practice at being better at! In this episode of Inspire + Move, I’ll be sharing some recent moments I’m learning to give myself grace in and I hope this is something you can identify with and feel encouraged by! Listen in to hear more on:
• Listening to your body when it tells you to slow down before you're forced to, especially as a high performance individual. • Having an accountability buddy to support and affirm the times you need to take it easy. • Ideas for adding a little TLC back into your routine. • Giving yourself grace while on a grief journey.
Recognizing things, people and places that give you joy, expressing gratitude, allowing yourself to slow down, noticing how you’re feeling and working through areas you need to spend time in are great ways to show yourself kindness and grow.
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love it if you could share it with a friend or leave a 5 star review from wherever you might be listening from! So grateful to have you here in this community!
Out of the Room, Out of the Deal: Lessons From 85 Year Old Arthur
00:29:31
While sitting in a beautiful hotel lobby for a cocktail in Toronto with Matt, we met the most interesting 85 year old man named Arthur and we just had to share this moment on the podcast! While sharing both of our stories with each other and chatting about where we want to go in the future with our business and more, Arthur gave us some amazing mic drop worthy advice and insight that we all need going into 2024! So sit back and enjoy this powerful and endearing episode to hear more on:
• How we get in our own way and needing to really look at what’s stopping you from going after what you want. • What Arthur’s saying “Out of the Room, Out of the Deal” means in terms of propelling yourself into the right rooms and opportunities in order to grow. • You know you're doing the right thing when it feels uncomfortable. • Making the hard decisions to invest with your time and/or money into your goals. • Practicing kindness and paying it forward!
We hope this was the pep talk that you needed to hear and inspired you as much as it did for us! Have you had a moment like this with a stranger recently? I’d love to hear about it over in my DMs @InspireAndMove!
Let’s go 2024! I am beyond excited to be diving into the podcast this year to make it all it can be and more for you guys! I believe there is great value in setting your intentions for the year, as well as gathering inspiration from how your friends, family and even the people you appreciate online operate and set up their own year ahead of them! In today’s episode I’ll be sharing some food for thought on how to design your year, reflect, create space and set yourself up for growth and success! Tune in to here more on:
• Utilizing the amazing free resources of material we have to gain wisdom from others through podcasts, audiobooks and more. • Planning out your year, while also creating space for opportunities and magic to happen. • The importance of reflecting on the year before and celebrating your own wins, big or small.
So get ready for this to be a fantastic year! I know you have it in you! If you have anything on your heart that you would love for me to talk about on the show this year, I am just a DM away! Let’s chat!
Earlier this week I talked about how to design your year, preparing yourself and reflecting on your past wins as well, so on today’s episode I’ll be sharing the tangible details on how Matt and I actually set our intentions for the year! I’m so glad to bring you along for the ride, so grab a notebook, pen and join me as I get into our fun intentions ceremony and other great ideas for planning your goals and dreams in 2024! Press play to tune in on:
• The different buckets and themes we plan our intentions around. • The power in making time for this yearly activity, writing things down and sharing them with others. • Being specific enough with your goals so you have something to work towards and stay committed to. • Questions to ask yourself surrounding how you want to feel and where you want to grow and expand.
Remember to keep your goals close and visible so you can come back to them this year as you make decisions on where to put your time and energy! I hope this episode resonated with you and leaves you inspired for what is to come and all that you are capable of!
It would mean so much if you could leave a review or 5-star rating wherever you are listening from!
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Happy to bring you another episode of Inspire + Move to motivate you as we step into the middle of January and continue to work towards those goals and intentions! Join Matt and I as we discuss the importance of consistency and commitment, and how that plays a role in your life when it comes to building quality routines, “putting in the reps” and achieving success in all your circumstances. Listen to hear more about:
• How consistency breeds credibility with yourself and others in your life. • Having realistic expectations and learning how to deal with the hiccups that come along the way. • Starting with small changes first. • The impact that changing your mindset and perseverance can have in inspiring and helping others.
It’s been on my heart to talk about this saying you may or may not have heard before that says, “People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” Experiencing any season of your life where you’re in a period of growth, always comes with some growing pains, especially with the people you’re closest with. So today I wanted to talk about navigating friendships as they change and give you something to reflect on! Tune in to this episode to hear more about:
• Going through each category of time, “a reason, a season, or a lifetime” and what they mean. • Taking a moment of gratitude for current and past relationships. • Putting the extra effort into long distance friendships. • Our capacity for the number of relationships and community we can have at once. • Acknowledging when we evolve, experience friendships breakups and to give ourselves grace.
Remember to lean into the people that truly make you feel like sunshine! If this episode resonated with you, or is something you’ve reflected on for the first time, shoot me a DM and share this episode with someone you think would love it too!
What are you most passionate about? What do you feel your purpose is in this current season of your life? Now is still the perfect time to refresh and realign yourself with your goals and all you want to achieve! I’ve become very inspired by a few audiobooks and podcasts I’ve been listening to recently, so today on the podcast I wanted to combine some of the core themes of passion and purpose, share my biggest takeaways and favourite powerful quotes with you! Tune in as I discuss:
• Passion can be infectious and magnetic when shared with others. • Fuel your passion with your story and past experiences to bring that energy to the next level. • We are in control of how we want to show up and who we want to be. • The japanese word “Igdyte” and the 4 key factors surrounding this concept. • Your purpose can evolve and change as you eb through different transitions and phases of life.
I definitely recommend taking some time to answer and reflect on some of the questions I mentioned, and share them with a person who loves and supports you!
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You Get What You Give - Ways to Generate More Positivity
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Today’s topic is something we can all put a little bit more time and energy into on a daily basis, and that is generating more positivity! After the first week or two after New Year’s it can be easy to feel that dip in inspiration and hopefulness, especially if you’re also experiencing a sunless canadian winter like us! So Matt and I are happy to share how we try to add and seek more positivity in our daily routines and lives! Join us as we chat about:
• The energy you put out, good or bad, is easily reflected back to you and vice versa. • Recognizing your physical environment as a way to mentally reset. • The positive energy that comes from moving your body. • Who you’re interacting and spending your time with. • Being intentional with the kinds of media you do or don’t consume. • Practical tips on generating good energy through gratitude and “joy lists.”
I hope this episode leaves you inspired to go after those positive and amazing vibes in your life that are totally available to you! Share this episode with a friend who might need a little pick me up!
In the final days of this January new year energy, you are still in control of how you want to design your year, what you want it to look like and how you want it to feel! So in today’s episode, Matt and I will be discussing another aspect of how you can make this year your best yet through your circle of influence! This includes who you surround yourself with, what and who’s content you're consuming and your aspirational circle of influence too! Let’s get into it to chat more about:
• Your circle of influence is not one size fits all for your whole life and should be evolving and changing as you do. • Advice on how you can craft your circle of influence. • Aspirational circle of influence and how they differ from mentors. • Your social circle should be aligned with your goals, aspirations and lifestyle. • Biggest takeaways on bridging the gap between your circle of influence and your aspirational one.
Take some time to reflect on who is in your circle of influence, as well as some research into your aspirational circle. If you love where you are currently or are looking to make some changes, remember to still have some gratitude for this point in your journey!
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Sometimes episode inspiration strikes after a morning coffee with Matt and our dogs, and today was no different! In this episode I’ll be talking about the boomerang effect, but specifically when it comes to embracing positivity. Despite whatever may be happening in your world, there is always room to work on changing our mindset to one of positivity, and seeing how that can alter our daily life, relationships, business and more for the better. So I hope you’ll tune in to hear more on:
• Honouring yourself during the low times, but understanding you are still in control of how you show up. • Maintaining your PMA: Positive Mental Attitude! • The boomerang effect and tips for when you’re in a room full of people. • The art and magic of the referral. • Mindfulness practices to set the tone for the day.
Once you begin to nurture and focus on staying in that state of positivity, you will reap the lasting effects it can bring in so many areas! I’d love to know if anything from today’s episode resonated with you, my DM’s are always open! As always, thank you for being here!
Happy to be back on the podcast after a short hiatus after my trip to Arizona! (Watch out for some special episodes from my time there with a few amazing guests to come!) It was a jammed packed week filled with a wellness retreat hosted by Matt and myself, as well as being attendees to other events too! So relating to that, in today’s episode I wanted to talk about setting expectations for yourself, which can easily be applied to many areas and moments in your own life! Tune in as dive into:
• The joy of tapping back into planning events and details from past jobs for our wellness retreats. • It’s the quality people that make your experiences special. • Being hyper aware, analyzing and setting expectations for yourself prior. • Things you can think about, prepare and consider when crafting your own experiences. • How to slow down and sit in gratitude afterwards.
Remember, you have the power to show up and feel exactly how you want no matter where you find yourself. You’ve totally got this!
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Navigating A Strong Business, Friendships and Marriage with Meagan Elieff
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It’s finally time for my first guest of the new year! I’m ecstatic to invite my wonderful friend Meagan Elieff to the show! Meagan is the founder of Modern Day Wife, a high profile women’s networking community hub, with the purpose of helping the modern women thrive in all areas of her life whether it be through career, home and business! She is passionate in everything she does and possesses so much knowledge that needs to be shared! Join us as we cover everything from setting big goals, diligently focusing on your business, evolving in friendships and marriage, and so much more! Tune in to hear about:
• Meagan’s career journey and learning to trust yourself when making decisions. • Focusing on building connections and “doing it afraid.” • Finding the harmony between saying yes to opportunities and personal boundaries. • Understanding your expectations and the evolutions of friendships. • Making sacrifices and navigating the building phase in your business, especially with your partner. • Goal setting and vision boarding your biggest goals. • The joy from intentionally giving back and spreading joy to others.
You are definitely going to want to keep tabs on Meagan and future Modern Day Wife events! I hope you enjoyed this episode and would love to know what you connected with most, send me a DM @inspireandmove!
Bringing you warmth and inspiration from the Arizona sun, Matt and I are pumped to dive into the beginning of our epic week in AZ! We want to share our biggest takeaways from planning our wellness retreat, to the surprising outcomes we didn’t expect with the amazing people who attended! We discuss how making decisions to benefit yourself can actually positively impact other people, especially when you take that bold step to get in the room as an entrepreneur! Join us for more to hear about:
• Never underestimate the long term effects you can have in other people from taking action in your own life. • The power of human connection and being vulnerable. • How getting in the room changed everything for us. • Don’t sell yourself short when you could be the inspiration for someone else.
Interested in being the first to hear about our future retreats and our 1 day event (details to come soon!)? Shoot me an email at alli@inspireandmove.ca so you don’t miss out on these opportunities to connect!
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Time to cover another topic this world is in more need of, and that would be kindness! I think we can often forget how performing simple acts of kindness, generosity, love and respect can make such an impact on the people we encounter everyday. So join me as I chat through some ideas, real stories and why I think this can resonate with all of us! Perfect for a short walk to the coffee shop or store, pop this episode on to hear about:
• Stories of real kindness; giving and of receiving. • A variety of ideas you could try from low effort to bigger commitments. • Reflecting on the lasting impact your actions can have on others.
I’d love for you to go away from this episode with the question: Where in your homes, neighborhoods or workplace could you sprinkle in just a little bit more kindness? Let’s challenge and encourage each other! If this episode inspires you to start a few random acts of kindness, I want to hear about it over on my instagram at @inspiredandmove!
Seeking Inspiration and Support for Your Next Level
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If you’re currently embarking on a period of growth or evolution within your entrepreneurial journey or even in a specific area of your life, then this episode is meant for you! Today I am breaking down 3 categories chalked full with ideas on where and how to seek inspiration to support you as you take that next step within your goals and dreams! All of these pieces work together harmoniously in getting you to that next level. Now is the time to take action and truly go for it! Join me to hear more on:
• Accountability partners, business besties and having a well rounded support system. • Seeking new and interesting spaces that can take you out of your regular environment for inspiration. • Being mindful of what you are consuming, how you are spending your time and what’s taking your energy. • Journaling for intention vs. documentation.
We have the power to reflect, make changes and elevate ourselves to new places! If this resonated with you, drop me a DM @inspiredandmove on Instagram, and I would so appreciate it if you could leave me a rating or review for this podcast!
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Bringing you some softer vibes with a deeper topic on today’s episode as I chat about the healing journey after loss. This is something that hits close to home for me, and recently with a few of my dear friends, so I thought I would take the time to share the things I focused on and the tools that helped me to navigate those moments as gently and kindly as possible.This can apply to a variety of forms of pain or loss you may be experiencing and I hope it meets you where you are! Here is what I get into:
• Listening to your body as well as your soul when it comes to allowing yourself stillness • Being mindful of energy draining activities and leaning into nourishing habits, like movement and sleep. • The importance of “feeling the feels” and releasing those built up emotions therapeutically, whether physically or through journaling.
There is so much value in practicing and keeping these tips in your back pocket when those harder moments or days can sneak up on you out of nowhere. Remember to take it one step at a time and show yourself tons of grace and support!
Sending you love + encouragement wherever you might be in your journey today.
Going DEEP, Not WIDE When Building Relationships: Takeaways from Dean Graziosi
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Matt and I are back to tell you all about the second half of our amazing week in Scottsdale, Arizona! We attended Chris and Lori Harder’s Dinner Series and had the opportunity to hear from amazing speaker and author Dean Graziosi! In this episode we wanted to share our biggest takeaways from the awesome truth bombs that were dropped and how it’s changing the way we go about networking in our business. Join us for this wisdom filled episode to learn more about:
• Knowing your goal, the path it would take to get there and going after it. • Dean’s insights on how serving is the best way to network. • Going below the surface and showing up with the value you could bring to others and those you admire. • Matt’s story in the power of being persistent and its relation to success. • 4 questions you can ask yourself right now to reflect, move forward and take ACTION!
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Interested in being the first to hear about our future retreats and 1 day event? (Details to come soon!) Shoot me an email at alli@inspireandmove.ca so you don’t miss out on these opportunities to connect!
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Finding Gratefulness Through Your Biggest Challenges with Erinn Weatherbie
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What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than to have the incredible Erinn Weatherbie on the podcast! Erinn is the co-founder of the award-winning Kelly’s Bake Shoppe alongside her mom, Kelly Childs. Since opening Kelly’s, Erinn co-authored a national best-selling cookbook, ‘Made with Love’ with another cookbook being published this spring called ‘Conscious Living’! As a fellow brick and mortar business owner in Burlington Ontario, Kelly’s Bake Shoppe has been a pillar in our community and one Matt and I have frequented more than you know! You are not going to want to miss this episode, as we dive into Erinn’s journey of entrepreneurship, the turbulent moments that can come from it, seeking inspiration and joy, and many exciting things to come! Tune in to hear more about:
• Erinn’s journey into entrepreneurship. • Staying inspired as a woman in business through podcasts and admiring the work of other amazing brands. • Working alongside family, while spending quality time together where you aren’t discussing business. • Focusing on the growth that can come from experiencing unwelcome adversity and challenges as a business. • Non-negotiable habits and self-care tools to lean into when facing difficult times. • Plans for the future, her new cookbook release, and morning routines!
Through all of life’s ups and downs, focus on finding what brings you joy! Share this episode with a woman who inspires you!
Being in Your Entrepreneurial Butterfly Szn with Aisha Marshall (Part 1)
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I am so excited to invite my next guest to the podcast, the amazing Aisha Marshall! Aisha is the powerhouse behind the Butterfly SZN podcast, a multi founder, speaker, and author of her first book, the Butterfly SZN transformation journal! In this episode we dive into her entrepreneurial journey, exploring personal growth and making the tough, but right decisions in business. Tune in now to hear us get into:
• The spark that launched her into entrepreneurship. • Why she shut down her successful marketing business of 7 years and the reason behind she is looking to sell her next one. • “Taking another lap” and learning the hard lesson of finding identity and self worth in your business. • Her inspiring keynote speech, story of transformation and how it ignited her to start the Butterfly SZN podcast. • Understanding what season you might be in and your own evolutionary process.
I am so inspired by Aisha and everything we discussed in this episode, I hope it resonates with you too! But that’s not all- stick around this week for part two of our chat!
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Being in Your Entrepreneurial Butterfly Szn with Aisha Marshall (Part 2)
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I am thrilled to bring you the second part of this fantastic episode with Aisha Marshall! If you missed the first half of our chat, be sure to check it out here first or just dive straight into this one! If you haven’t been introduced to Aisha, she is the powerhouse behind the Butterfly SZN podcast , a multi founder, speaker, and author of her first book, the Butterfly SZN transformation journal! We not only continue discussing going through life’s messier seasons and how to check in within yourself, but also seasons within friendships and the mindfulness to have there! Listen in to hear more about:
• Advice if you’re experiencing that “messy cocoon” season in your life. • Understanding your thought patterns and reframing your mind through “word math”. • Outgrowing friendships and finding your energetic matches. • Mirroring in friendships and trigger awareness. • What’s on Aisha’s joy list?
It was such a delight to have Aisha as my guest and I can’t wait to see how her journal transforms the hearts of so many! I would love to know over in my DM’s, what resonated with you the most in this episode or the current season you are in? Let’s connect!
I’ve unintentionally created this series of episodes on the podcast surrounding the boomerang effect of certain traits you can put out into the world and keep in my mind as you interact with others. So today I’ll be talking about the boomerang effect of providing value, and specifically the gratitude and admiration I have for Lori Harder, a remarkable entrepreneur, podcast host and now friend! I’ll be sharing not only why I feel providing value is important and how you can do this, but also how I’m experiencing the effects of this in real time right now! So join me in this high vibe episode as I dive into:
• The excitement of hosting an event, bringing that inspiring energy for guests and the encouraging, ongoing support. • The backstory of my full circle boomerang moment and real life example of how providing value is ultimately priceless. • Some reflective questions you can ask yourself about who you admire and where you can provide value in the life of others.
Now I would LOVE it if you could go show Lori some LOVE on her socials, podcast and brand with the links below! Pass on that value!
The Magic and Strategy Behind PR with Ronica Cleary
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A big welcome to my next fabulous guest on the podcast, Ronica Cleary! Ronica is an award-winning publicist and the Founder & CEO of Cleary Strategies, a full service public relations agency. Prior to launching Cleary Strategies, Ronica had a successful career in television journalism. Most recently she worked as a White House Correspondent for Fox 5 in Washington, DC, and hosted a Sunday morning political talk show, "Fox 5 On The Hill." Definitely a high value episode for business and brand owners, Ronica shares insight and knowledge into the world of public relations if you’ve ever considered making that investment. We also chat about “getting scrappy” with your own content if you're not quite at that step yet! So get into this episode to hear more on:
• How Ronica’s past career in television journalism has come full circle within her public relations agency. • When would a business or brand know if they are ready for PR and what to consider. • Confidence as a business owner and learning how to make genuine referrals when you aren’t the right fit for a client. • What makes a business “newsworthy” or could help them earn a TV/media placement. • Utilizing and making the most of opportunities with content you have across various platforms from both media placements and content you produce yourself. • The affiliate side of earned media and how you can benefit from working with a PR expert. • Paid media placement vs earned media.
I hope you got as much out of this episode as I did, and even reached for a few sticky notes! Save it for later to give it a relisten, and of course connect with Ronica with links below!
Cultivating Community In The Pursuit For More with Lindsey Schwartz (Part 1)
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I am absolutely thrilled to have Lindsey Schwartz on the podcast this week! Lindsey Schwartz is an entrepreneur, author, top podcast host, and the founder of Powerhouse Women. As Lindsey began to walk through her own entrepreneurial journey and the search for something more, she saw the need for more honest conversations about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, in order to show women that they don’t have to have it all together to get started. From there, the Powerhouse Women community, annual event, and podcast were born, with the motto that we're not meant to do business (or life) alone! Join us as we dive deep into how this all got started for Lindsey, the heart behind Powerhouse Women and what it looks like to go for your biggest dreams! Tune into to hear us discuss:
• The start of Lindsey’s career and pushing beyond the pinnacle of what she thought success was in order to look for more. • Combining her love of health, fitness and personal development, paired with lessons she took away from her time in network marketing. • The journey of how Powerhouse Women came to be, what it is today and how to truly lean into your full potential. • The intentional evolution, transformation and connection behind hosting these live events. • Having the right kind of people to pour into you in order to build that support, accountability and community that we need to thrive. • The foundational components when it comes to building and cultivating community
I can’t wait for you to listen to part 2 of our conversation this Thursday! If you are feeling inspired to join the Powerhouse Women community, Lindsey is having a flash sale on the tickets until March 28 for the next event happening August 9-10 2024! Would love to know if you'll be attending!
Lindsey’s Links: Early bird flash sale ($150 off) is March 21-28 www.powerhousewomenevent.com Join Lindsey's text list: Text the word MENTOR for weekly mindset + biz tips (602) 536-7829 Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women
Cultivating Community In The Pursuit For More with Lindsey Schwartz (Part 2)
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I am so excited to have you back for part two of my conversation with my friend and mentor Lindsey Schwartz! If you haven’t already tuned into part 1, Lindsey Schwartz is an entrepreneur, author, top podcast host, and the founder of Powerhouse Women. Walking through her own entrepreneurial journey, Lindsey saw the need for more honest conversations about the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, and fully embraced the motto that ‘we're not meant to do business (or life) alone’ within her Powerhouse Women community, events and podcast!
Join us as we continue our conversation all about embracing vulnerability in order to feel supported, creating space and stillness for yourself, learning how to trust your intuition when making decisions and so many other amazing topics, especially if you are an entrepreneur trying to juggle it all! Tune in to hear more on:
• Building a strong community of people in your life through vulnerably allowing yourself to be seen, supported and asking for help. • Finding stillness, slowing down and making the space you might need to create and thrive depending on the current season in. • Listening to your intuition when it comes to having too much on your plate and letting go of control in order to grow. • Learning how to give your best full YES and dismantling the inability to say no, when you could be doing both yourself and the other person a disservice. • Creating an event for entrepreneurs in need of that next level of connections, community and support when reaching a particular point in their business.
So many incredible takeaways from this episode, definitely head over to Lindsey’s social’s to show her some love! If this episode spoke to you, don’t forget to share it with your fave business bestie too!
Lindsey’s Links: Grab your ticket to Power House Women’s next event happening August 9-10 2024 www.powerhousewomenevent.com Join Lindsey's text list: text the word MENTOR for weekly mindset + biz tips (602) 536-7829 Follow Lindsey: @llindseyschwartz https://www.instagram.com/llindseyschwartz Follow Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women https://www.instagram.com/llindseyschwartz
One of my favourite parts about this podcast is getting to share with all of you the lessons I’m learning within my own life in real time, right in the middle of the process! So in today’s episode I’m going to be talking about really leaning into the current moment of your life, specifically if you’re in an unexpected season of momentum, whether in your business or just life in general! Oftentimes even when there are so many positives to these phases, if it's not exactly the goals you had in mind, it can leave you confused with where to go next and how to adjust! So tune in and let’s get real about:
• A vulnerable moment I had the other day around an identity shift and uncertainty of focus. • When you have big goals and plans, sometimes they can change- and that’s okay! • Words of wisdom from a friend about searching for joy! • What I did to engage and move forward with this new spark and direction. • How to pivot, adjust and celebrate your momentum season.
So remember: lean in, be present and get connected to that momentum! Tell me what your momentum season looks like for you by sharing this episode in your stories on IG and tagging me in it @inspiredandmove!
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Back with Matt! Today on the Inspire + Move podcast we are chatting about the positive impact of proximity and how we try to encourage this through our monthly members social at our gym BENCHMARK Fitness! We talk about why we think this is so important and how it’s had such an impact in our own lives! So join us as we get into:
• What our own member’s' social looks like and how they’ve become a staple in our community. • Where the idea to host these came from through our time in Chris Harder’s mastermind. • The unique impact and benefits of looking to get value from in-person opportunities. • Embracing the fear of imposter syndrome, vulnerability and the magic in referrals. • Surprise! Info about our very own 1 day mastermind: Get In The Room!
Taking the time to be mindful of where you are spending your time, money and energy can open up so many opportunities, ideas and inspiration that you might not have even imagined!
Today on Inspire + Move I am bringing you a short but sweet nugget of wisdom and mindset shift I’ve been working towards implementing on a daily and weekly basis. I know this simple thought reframe has the power to move the needle and can help you come to a deeper place of gratitude and personal development in so many areas of your life! Join me on this mindset journey as I chat about:
• The power of the phrase “I get to-” and how this habit can change how you see the world. • A great little tool you can use to identify big and small problems you encounter. • 3 Real examples from my own life where I’ve used this reframe and how it's allowed me to get to that next level of thankfulness over life’s simple joys.
The takeaway I want you to walk away with is by asking you where you can apply this powerful reframe in your own life? I’d love to know your thoughts!
As you’ve probably already figured out, I am a huge believer in consuming positive content and incorporating many helpful parts into your life in order to move the needle forward and get to where you want to go! Recently Matt and I were incredibly inspired by an episode of the The Ed Mylett Show where Ed shared 15 tips he would give to his younger self, so we’ve decided to share our own list of 8 powerful things we wish we knew sooner! So join us for this insightful episode as we dive deep into pieces of advice and areas to take action in your life mentally, emotionally, physically and more! Tune in to hear:
• How to separate yourself from your competitors. • The benefit of taking less money if it means access to other people and opportunities. • The power of understanding and researching money, saving and investing. • Living below your means while having a separation between expectation and motivation with how much you make and achieve. • The advantage of learning and practicing good communication. • Personal development, with the self recognition to improve and take care of yourself. • How memories trump material things.
Even if you have already heard a few of these things before, we hope this episode inspires you to take action sooner than you might have otherwise! If this episode resonated with you, it would mean so much if you could take a few short seconds to share this episode and rate or review this podcast! So grateful that you’re here as always!
You’ve come to the right place if you’re looking for a short dose of sweet inspiration today! On this week’s episode, I’ll be chatting all about not only trying new things, but the fresh joy that can come from doing so! Join me as I share where the inspiration came from after a recent and positive experience with trying something new, as well as tips on how you can incorporate this and why you should too! Tune in for more on:
• Involving other people in your new adventures. • How trying one new thing can open you up to trying multiple new things. • Changing up your regular routine by adding in more joy to something you already like. • The benefits in the form of courage, new opportunities and personal growth.
Take a moment to ask yourself: where can you apply the idea of trying something new and finding the joy from it? I hope this resonated with you and is something you can apply in your next week! I would be so grateful if this podcast means something to you, that you could take a moment to rate and review it from wherever you might be listening from! As always, thank you for being here!
Rebuilding Your Way Back To Success with Chris Harder (Part 1)
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I am BEYOND excited to introduce you to my next guest, mentor and friend Chris Harder! Chris is a successful entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and host of The Chris Harder Show podcast, committed to teaching ambitious people the strategies needed to discover their own limitless financial potential- built on the belief that when good people make good money, they do good things! Chris and his wife Lori Harder are also the masterminds behind events like the Dinner Series, along with a few other amazing networking and mentorship opportunities that Matt and I have attended in the past.
You are not going to want to miss part one of this two part series as we dive into Chris’s powerful story of starting from zero after the recession, how he and Lori built their way back to success, and how his partnership and foundation for his latest business frello came to be! So listen in as we get into:
• A look into the peaks and valleys of Chris' entrepreneurial journey and losing everything after the recession. • How the lowest points in your life and starting over can actually be the best opportunity to step into a new identity and decide how you want to show up again. • The first steps in harnessing your comeback season, through proximity, positive referral loops and financial rules all built for growth. • The price people pay for your business or service becomes irrelevant when the value of what they are investing in becomes different from your competitors. • Chris’ perspective on getting in the room and curating them yourself. • The magic behind his business partnership and his encounter with an instagram follower that led him to launch his business and app frello. • Why connections you make in your network have the ability to help you succeed in the future when you least expect it!
I hope you are as encouraged and inspired by this episode as it was for me to record! Stick around later this week for part 2 of our conversation and I would LOVE to know what you thought about it over on my instagram @inspireandmove! Don’t forget to go check out all the amazing wisdom and resources Chris has to share through his links below!
Rebuilding Your Way Back To Success with Chris Harder (Part 2)
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Welcome back to part 2 of my incredible chat with my mentor and friend Chris Harder! Chris is a successful entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist and host of The Chris Harder Show podcast, committed to teaching ambitious people the strategies needed to discover their own limitless financial potential- built on the belief that when good people make good money, they do good things! Chris and his wife Lori Harder are also the masterminds behind events like the Dinner Series, along with a few other amazing networking and mentorship opportunities that Matt and I have attended in the past.
As we close this series, Chris and I dive into an introduction of what makes a founder and company worth investing in, as well as how to look and leverage life’s hardest moments for good. Tune into this powerful episode to hear more about:
• Chris’ criteria of 5 things they look for when choosing what start-up companies to invest in. • The benefits of investing that go beyond money when it comes to forming connections with other investors. • The power of getting your foot in the door and showing up. • Overcoming and leveraging trauma to get you to where you want to be in life. • Chris’ “joy list” and the value of prioritizing making memories.
I am so grateful for Chris taking the time to be on my podcast and I look forward to seeing all the amazing things he will continue to do and inspire in the future! If you missed it, listen to part one of our conversation here!
Today on Inspire + Move, join Matt and I as we dive into the idea and ways you can ensure that you fulfill your full potential and ultimately grow into your best possible self! It’s so easy to sell yourself short or listen to the voices of others who might not support you as you change and succeed, so we are here to encourage and remind you to surround yourself with the right kind of people and overall mindset! We hope this episode reminds you to never dim your light! Tune in to hear more about:
• Being great at what you are doing means being different and setting yourself apart. • Experiencing consistent moments of discomfort is good because that is where true change and growth occurs. • You miss out on the impact you could make in other’s lives when you dim yourself to make one person feel comfortable. • The power of attracting and being surrounded by like-minded people in business and life. • “Pardon my progress” and not apologizing for succeeding. • Considering an accountability partner or investing in rooms.
Remember, you are meant to fulfill your biggest and wildest dreams! Go be great!
If you know anything about me, you’ll know that community is a huge part of my business and life! Throughout all my careers and leading into Matt and I’s gym, Benchmark Fitness, it has always been something I’ve been passionate about! So in this episode, I want to share why community is so important to me and what my number 1 tip is for cultivating it if that is something you are looking to do too! Join me as we dive into:
• My favourite Maya Angelou quote and its significance. • Putting aside the amazing things that can come from the internet- you can’t replace person to person interactions. • How to show up more invested in other people’s lives. • “The fortune is in the follow up” and what that can look like.
I challenge you to see where you can apply this tool in your own life and what communities you are currently building or are trying to show up in! Let’s connect and don’t hesitate to send me a DM on Instagram @Inspireandmove!
Today on Inspire + Move, join Matt and I as we talk about experiencing seasons of change in particular areas in your life and business, and how they can often collide! We talk about navigating these types of situations in our own business currently, and how making the decision to embrace it can have benefits you may not have expected. We hope this episode reminds you to stay present, remain focused, to put in the effort and to even consider adopting our favourite shortcut for succeeding in whatever place you might be in on your journey. Tune in to hear more on:
• When you are caught between two things, learning how to focus on the one place you are needed most. • Managing expectations, shifting your mindset and creating momentum to propel you further. • Whatever stage you are in, good or bad, it is not forever- so make the most of it! • Leading by example, especially when it comes to business. • Our shortcut to being more efficient in your hard work.
There is so much power in surrounding yourself with the right, supportive and inspiring people in your current season. If you are local to us, we just might be able to help with that through the details below! If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to share it with a friend who needs that extra nudge today!
My heart is so full and overflowing with the amazing conversations and takeaways from the past few weeks after traveling to LA, but before getting into those, I wanted to share a quick episode with you all about our biggest motivations! So what motivates you? Join me as I chat about 2 common core motivators, my thoughts on them within my own life and some great reflective questions you can ask yourself to dive into even more if this is something you are exploring! So listen in as I cover:
• You have the power to dream BIG and design a life you love! • Being intentional about who you talk to your dreams about and the actions you are taking. • The people behind your motivations for which you are building your dream for and why. • Proving the “naysayers” wrong and a story from my time in network marketing. • A series of questions surrounding what motivates you in order to get clear on where you could be spending your time.
I hope this episode inspires you to take time to remind yourself of your motivations and why you are working towards something bigger! I would LOVE to hear from you in my DM’s @Inspireandmove on anything related to this topic or something you’d like me to talk about in the future !
Join Matt and I for our first episode since coming home from beautiful California just the other week, from our second round of Chris and Lori Harder’s Dinner Series event! You know we both wholeheartedly believe in investing and putting yourself in a room with some remarkable people from all different walks of life, who have been or are currently going through the same things as other entrepreneurs and business owners! So in this episode we wanted to share 6 of our biggest takeaways from the dinner series in hopes you can find value and gain confidence in them too! Tune in to hear more indepthly on:
• Putting yourself (literally) in the best location and position to have opportunities to talk and meet with people you might not normally. • How to intentionally craft your story or tagline when introducing yourself so people remember you. • Expanding your network and the power of a follow up. • The importance of taking time after an event to reflect, realign and plan. • “Playing full out” and setting yourself up for the best possible experience.
Remember, you are totally in control of the energy that you bring and how you want to show up intentionally when putting yourself in these amazing situations, rooms and events! You’ve totally got this! If you enjoyed this episode, I would so appreciate it if you could leave me a 5 star rating or review, or share it with a friend!
Providing Value, Purpose and Influence with Mel Abraham Part 1
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I am so ecstatic to have the amazing Mel Abraham on Inspire + Move this week! Founder of Business Breakthrough Academy and Thoughtpreneur Academy, Mel is mentor, author, keynote speaker and more! Matt and I had the honour of meeting him at a mastermind last year and hearing him speak at a live event! It doesn't matter what stage of entrepreneurship you are in, Mel’s superpower is making everything he teaches extremely digestible in order to propel yourself forward! His brand new book Building Your Money Machine is out now, and I hope you join us for part one of this conversation where we dive into his entrepreneurial roots and his powerful outlook on influence, leadership and communication in business and in life! Tune in to hear us discuss:
• The magic spark that began his entrepreneurial journey at age 11! • The impact of really immersing yourself into a book and putting what you learn into action. • What being an “influencer” should really mean when it comes to building trust and care with others. • Making the skill of communication a priority- it's a one way street. • Your business’ profit should be a byproduct of the value and purpose you create for your customers and employees.
Time to share the wealth! Want to WIN a copy of Mel’s new book Building Your Money Machine? Post a screenshot on Instagram of you listening to this episode on your favourite podcast platform, tag myself @InspireAndMove and Mel @MelAbraham9 and I’ll be giving away a copy at the end of the week!
I hope you got as much value as I did from this episode and would love to know your thoughts! Please give Mel a follow on socials, and you can order his new book here! Stay tuned for part 2 of this awesome conversation airing this Thursday!
Providing Value, Purpose and Influence with Mel Abraham Part 2
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You are not going to want to miss part 2 of my incredible chat with Mel Abraham! Founder of Business Breakthrough Academy and Thoughtpreneur Academy, Mel is mentor, author, keynote speaker and more! Matt and I had the honour of hearing him speak and met him at a mastermind last year! It doesn't matter what stage of entrepreneurship you are in, Mel’s superpower is making everything he teaches extremely digestible in order to propel yourself forward! His brand new book Building Your Money Machine is out now and I hope you join us for the last part of this conversation as we chat reframing how you set goals and celebrating your wins, along with some amazing finance advice! Tune in as we touch on:
• Mel’s process and rituals for setting goals. • Goals vs declarations, and why most people have trouble achieving their goals and committing. • Mel’s personal journey with cancer and how he reframed his mindset. • Learning to enjoy the path to our goal destinations and the art of celebrating. • What inspired his new book, Building Your Money Machine? • 3 tips for newer entrepreneurs looking to set themselves up for financial success.
Time to share the wealth! Want to WIN a copy of Mel’s new book Building Your Money Machine? Post a screenshot on Instagram of you listening to this episode on your favourite podcast platform, tag myself @InspireAndMove and Mel @MelAbraham9 and I’ll be giving away a copy!
In the words of Mel, you deserve a life of choice, that you GET to live! I hope this episode inspires you immensely and I would love to know your thoughts on it over socials! Check out part 1 here if you haven’t already!
Building and Creating Community Connections with Kristina Bartold and Inbal Claudio
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I am beyond excited to be doing this collab episode with my good friend Kristina Bartold’s podcast Community, along with our amazing guest Inbal Claudio!
Kristina is not only a podcast host, but the co-founder of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, passionate about helping entrepreneurs and small businesses grow their network, increase their impact and bring in their ideal client using their digital community. Inbal is a growth strategist, consultant and mentor, and is also the founder of Like Minded Collective, a virtual social networking platform for female entrepreneurs, with a mission to make every single female founder feel seen, heard and appreciated! Join us for this empowering and fun conversation as we dive into each of our journey’s with hosting and planning events and rooms, how to approach brands you want to work with and advice for entrepreneurs looking to grow their community.
Tune in to hear more about: • Our experiences planning and hosting both free and priced events. • The value exchange of connecting and asking potential partners + products for these events. • What is behind the curation of these rooms and the importance of building, like, know and trust. • Making introductions, referrals and respecting boundaries within certain connections in your business. • What we are celebrating about the communities we are building.
We hope you found some value in this episode, whether you are looking to host your own event or even invest in attending one in the future! Go show some love to Kristina and Inbal using the links below and lets connect on socials!
New Chapters and Dreaming Big with Lori Harder (Part 1)
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I am so delighted and pumped to invite my next wonderful guest to the show, Lori Harder! Lori is a best-selling author, investor, multi-passionate entrepreneur, the host of the podcast Earn Your Happy and founder of Glōci, a skin and gut daily beauty supplement. Lori is passionate about teaching women through her podcast, books, courses and events on how to connect with like-minded individuals along with her husband Chris, while helping others find their purpose to take the big leap into their entrepreneurial dreams. In part 1 of this 2 part episode, we’ll be diving into her entrepreneurial journey, transitioning from one dream to the next, the launch of her business at the time Lite Pink and exploring the realm of investors. Tune in to hear us chat about:
• Lori’s journey from small town life, dropping out of school, personal training and becoming an entrepreneur. • How she got into personal development, book writing, live events and understanding when to close a chapter on a dream for something bigger. • Launching her first big company Lite Pink and how she got the idea to transition that into Glōci. • A great question to ask yourself when you are stuck, looking to the future and setting goals beyond yourself. • Her experience with leaning into female investors.
I hope you absolutely love this episode and will stay tuned for the rest of the episode in part 2! Be sure to check out all of Lori’s socials below and of course use my Glōci code for 25% off your order!
New Chapters and Dreaming Big with Lori Harder (Part 2)
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Welcome back to part 2 of my incredible episode with Lori Harder! Lori is a best-selling author, investor, multi-passionate entrepreneur, the host of the podcast Earn Your Happy and founder of Glōci, a skin and gut daily beauty supplement. Lori is passionate about teaching women through her podcast, books, courses and events on how to connect with like-minded individuals along with her husband Chris, while helping others find their purpose to take the big leap into their entrepreneurial dreams. Join us in the last part of our chat as we get into Lori’s best lessons from her business journey thus far, the building of Glōci and the grit and hard work that comes with a start up business! Tune into this inspiring episode for more on:
• What investing can open up for you in terms of conversation, friendship and opportunities. • Great questions and areas to consider when launching a product based business. • The inspiration and intention behind creating Glōci and what that building process was like. • Using your past strengths and skillset to feed into new projects and businesses. • Embracing the discomfort and hustle mentality as a new start-up business- what if you lost everything? • “The Power 9”, gratefulness and getting out of a slump mindset!
It was a dream come true to have Lori on the podcast! I hope you take a moment to send some love her way, check out my code for Glōci below and let me know what your thoughts were on this episode on my instagram @InspireAndMove!
5 Impactful Lessons You Can Implement Into Your Life
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After a busy sprint of a June for Matt and I, together we are excited to share even more of the amazing takeaways we haven’t yet had the chance to chat about from Chris and Lori Harder’s Dinner Series event, specifically from hearing one of their guest speakers, Brendon Burchard. This time we’ll be diving into 5 of the most impactful things we learned from his talk that can be implemented into your life almost immediately! These mindset shifts along intentional and practical tips can be the game changers you need to expand your network and build on your success! So dive in to hear more about:
• Selfie vs Service energy and the art of giving before asking. • The shortcuts that naturally come from intentionally expanding your network. • Letting go of solely focusing on how fast you will receive your ROI. • A variety of ways, options and opportunities you can take to get in the room with like minded people! • How to slowly build a “rhythmic life” by starting small and habit stacking.
We hope these lessons stick with you as much as they did for us! I would love to hear what spoke to you the most from this episode, so definitely reach out to me Instagram @InspireAndMove! If you could take a quick moment to review this podcast as well, that would mean the world to me!
This episode was inspired by a wonderful weekend Matt and I just had after a road trip to meet with some wonderful friends! It was full of so much laughter and deep conversations! I’ve talked about friendships many times on this podcast before, because I feel there is immense value in how who you choose to surround yourself with can ultimately impact the path you are on and how you achieve your goals when it’s with the right people! So join me for this concise and positive chat! Tune in to hear more on:
• How we spend our time and who we spend it with affects us professionally and personally. • When you prioritize or have strong core values in something, you will naturally collect and connect with other people who do and want similar things. • Not everyone is going to join you on the ride or cheer you on during your journey, and that’s okay! • Navigating turbulent times make you stronger and you want to surround yourself with people who will celebrate small wins with you!
I am so grateful to have you here and for your support of this podcast! I would love to connect and hear from you on socials @InspireAndMove!
This has been a big year for me with not only attending some outstanding events, but continuing to design and run my own within the Inspire + Move community! I’ve recently been discussing this more with friends who also plan events for their own brands or are looking to do so in the future, so in this episode I wanted to chat about how I design my events, my intentions around them and what to be mindful of even if you are just attending! It is so lovely to get to share the joy surrounding them with you and I hope you can feel it too! Tune in to hear more on:
• How I started my monthly micro event “Girlfriend Walks” and their evolution up until now! • Doing things purely for joy and without always looking for the outcome. • Being mindful of scarcity vs. abundance energy and mindset as an event attendee and how to approach them. • The big “why” and where my passion comes from behind these events. • Gaining inspiration and learning from others.
I hope this gives you an insight into my events, and what you can take away from planning or attending one! Links to my upcoming events are below, but most of all I would love to hear from you! Leave a review or rating on your preferred podcast platform or connect with me @InspireAndMove!
Facing Fears Head On and What Happens On The Other Side
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This podcast is all about sharing real life experiences and lessons in hopes it will inspire you in your own life and businesses! I’m so grateful to get to share this recent moment all about an encounter with the feelings of fear and failure! This is your reminder of the great energy and mindset boost that can come from when we finally dive into things that scare us or are outside of our zone of genius! Join me as I get into:
• My story with trying something new and how it can feel very similar to entrepreneurship. • Deciding what’s more frustrating: failing or not trying at all? • The number one thing I ask myself when faced with a challenge I’m fearful of.
What I want you to take away from this moment is to think about how you can apply this enthusiasm to your own experiences- how can you try something outside your comfort zone and explore what could actually come from that? I am cheering you on!
Had a similar experience? Tag me on instagram by sharing your story or send me a DM! I would LOVE to hear about your brave moments and connect! As always it would mean the world to me if you could rate, review or share this podcast with a friend in need of some encouragement!
I have always been inspired and intrigued by hearing about the morning routines of other entrepreneurs and business owners I know, follow and love, so I thought I would share my own current morning routine with you! As I take steps into growth and develop personal goals, I find how I dial into my routine and allocate time for particular things become increasingly more important in achieving those other items down the line, especially when it comes to energy! Maybe you’ll find something you want to add to your own morning or daytime routine! Tune in to hear about:
• What time Matt and I usually get up at and how we begin the first hour of our day. • Types of quick and easy snacks I prepare to stay fueled. • Why I’ve loved adding glōci into my routine and the supplements I take. • How the day is slightly adjusted if we are getting up later and what we do differently. • Why the “Power Nine” has been a big needle mover for us both professionally and personally.
If you are starting your day with low vibes and energy, consider doing a little audit of your morning routine and look to make some small adjustments! I’d love to hear about your own morning routine, so shoot me a message at @InspireAndMove!
As always, I would dearly appreciate a share, rating or review of this podcast if you enjoyed this episode! So grateful for you!
I am having a blast bringing you these solo episodes, and have so appreciated hearing your feedback on my last few! Today I wanted to chat with you all about the value and possibilities that can come from outsourcing! I’ll dive into what this looks like for myself on a personal and professional level, and hopefully provide you with some inspiration for where you might be able to implement and navigate doing this in your own life. Time to spend more of life pouring back into yourself, and outsourcing can be an avenue for that! Let’s dive in!
• Why as a personal trainer, I choose to have my own personal trainer and can’t recommend it enough. • How outsourcing can help you move the needle forward when it comes to your bigger goals. • The benefits of scheduling and blocking out specific time to fill your cup. • Outsourcing for your business or personal brand. • Spending money to make money can be scary, but rewarding and a great energy exchange when you can reframe your mind on it.
So this week I challenge you to think about where you could do a little outsourcing personally or professionally and how that could impact you positively! I am always here to cheer you on!
I LOVE hearing you in my dm’s, so don’t hesitate to reach out and let me know what you’d like to hear me talk about in future episodes whether that be topics, guests or more!
6 Lessons I've Learned From Losing My Brother 20 Years Ago
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Transforming your mindset after some of life’s hardest moments and extracting lessons from them can be quite powerful when it comes to making a positive impact not only on yourself, but others. So in today’s episode, I wanted to honour my brother and share 6 lessons I’ve learned from losing him 20 years ago.
We are also coming up on one full year since the launch of this podcast and I just wanted to thank everyone who has supported, listened and shared this podcast along the way! I am so grateful that you’re here and hope this episode inspires you to continue to dream big, cherish life and go after your goals! Join me for more on: • How I challenged my mindset when hitting rock bottom. • Learning to keep each bucket of mental, emotional and physical health in balance. • Making time to dream, while also taking action. • Cherishing life and having gratitude for everything that we “get” to do. • Allowing life’s heartaches to shape and guide you for the better. Don’t play small or dime your light!
I sincerely hope this episode speaks to you and gives you that gentle reminder that you have the ability to work towards a healthy and positive mindset as life’s challenges come your way! Thank you for continuing to join me on this journey!
The Magic of Live Event Connections: Create in Person, Continue On Social
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Bringing you a short and sweet episode today that I hope is nothing short of inspiring when it comes to furthering your connections from in-person events to online, and vice versa! I’ll chat with you about another podcast I was motivated by on this particular topic, the impact in the variety of events there are, and I’ll even leave you with a fun challenge! Pop this episode on for a walk outside to hear more on:
• The podcast I was inspired by and the options you have when it comes to live events. • The power of social media in building amazing friendships and relationships after an event. • How you can engage and support in other’s networks- so everyone wins. • My challenge of encouragement if you’ve never been to a live event before!
As always, I am so grateful to have you here! Send this episode to a bestie you want to join you on your next live event & let’s connect on my socials at @InspireAndMove
Today on the Inspire + Move podcast I wanted to share with you 8 things I am doing in my expansion, leveling up season! Being a multi-faceted entrepreneur with some lofty goals can become overwhelming, but I’ve realized I can’t do it alone or without making some real changes or investments in particular ways. Some of these items are completely brand new to me and I am excited to bring you along for the beginning of this journey! Hopefully it can provide you with some ideas you might want to adopt yourself! Let’s dive into:
• Mindset coaches and committing to the extra work that comes with investing yourself into something. • Different kinds of mediations and habit-stacking them into your routine so they’ll stick. |• The power you have to change the energy that you sit in throughout your day. • The multiple benefits of intentional outdoor walking. • Creating space and changing your schedule for your passions and projects, especially if you’re a people pleaser. • How you show up differently when you invest into expansive rooms or events.
Remember, you can’t grow by doing the same things you’ve always done and you have to put in the work, but start small! I know we’ve got this! I would love to know which one of these resonated with you most or if you are going to try any of them for the first time as well! My DM’s are always open at @InspireAndMove and be sure to leave a rating or review on this episode if you got something from it!
How We Make Our Partnership Succeed From Home to Work
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Joined by my incredible co-host Matt Arruda, today we’ll actually be sharing the inside scoop on how our successful partnership intertwines from our home life into running our business together. In case you didn’t know, Matt and I own our gym Benchmark Fitness together, and we’ll be listing off a few things that work for us surrounding our lifestyle, time management and overall relationship that we feel adds to our personal success and support of one another! Tune in to hear more on:
• The benefits of “boring consistency” and having similar schedules. • Using each of your strengths and weaknesses in harmony with one another. • How over-communication can actually be a good thing. • Being on the same page with core values and creating time for connection. • Having a commitment to grow and expand together.
Even if you’ve heard a few of these things before, we hope it serves as a great reminder to continue to put the work in so you can grow even more successfully within your closest relationships at home, your work life, or both like us! If you enjoyed this episode and want more like it, don’t forget to leave a rating or review- it means the world to me!
Asking For and Adding Value to Brand Partnerships with Kristina Bartold
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I am delighted to share another wonderful collab episode with my good friend Kristina Bartold, host of the podcast, Community. Kristina is also the co-founder of The Social Snippet and High Vibe Women, and is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and small businesses grow their network, increase their impact and bring in their ideal client using their digital community. Today we will be talking all about brand partnerships, how to go about building those relationships, and taking the risk to “just ask!” Tune in to get that boost of confidence and encouragement you might need, and hear us go into more detail about:
• Our best tips on how to go about making those asks when it comes to partnerships, sponsorships, items for swag bags and more. • Choosing brands that you authentically align and have an energetic match with. • Always bringing it back to how you can add value and overdeliver to the brand you are working with in a variety of ways. • The power in staying persistent, following up, supporting and cultivating those relationships before you need them.
We hope this episode inspires you to make those first seemingly intimidating asks and what you can do to build long lasting partnerships! As always, if you enjoyed this episode, it would mean so much to me if you could leave a review or rating on your favorite podcast platform, and connect with me @InspireAndMove!
Welcome back to the Inspire + Move podcast! Hopping on here for a quick, but value-packed episode after coming back from an amazing lunch with 2 of my business besties! We had such an expansive and fulfilling conversation that I wanted to share 3 things of my biggest takeaways and touch on why this quality time with them is so important as a small business and entrepreneur. Allowing space for good energy and magic to flow through these conversations might mean more than you know! Tune in to hear me touch on:
• The significance of creating white space and intentional time to just think, dream, be and record ideas. • Why you should be talking about your BIG goals with supportive friends. • Putting yourself in rooms to benefit from them professionally and personally. • Pouring into others through challenges and times of celebration.
Remember, together we are stronger (and it’s so much more fun!) If you have a big goal you are working towards I would LOVE to hear about it and connect with you over on my instagram @InspireAndMove!
Today we have my usual favourite co-host and husband Matt Arruda, but this time with a twist! In this episode I’ll be interviewing Matt all about the art of sales, how to deliver intentional and quality customer service, and showing up as your best and most passionate self to others. Regardless of if you are directly in a position of sales in your career, these powerful insights can be applied not only in business, but in our relationships and many aspects of life! Sales does not have to be an ugly word, but can be meaningful when it's surrounding something you love. Listen in to hear more on:
• Matt’s extensive background in sales with luxury vehicles and how he persistently got into the industry. • The significance of passion and having an unspoken connection to the product/service in relation to sales. • The power of the “follow up” and Matt’s personable process with communication of clients. • Why does your appearance matter? • Changing other people’s past experiences or thoughts of your chosen industry- focusing on more than just the product or service. • An overview of the key principles in the art of sales.
At the end of the day, people will always remember how you made them feel! I hope you found great tidbits in this episode and would love it if you could take the time to share, rate or review this show!
The other week I had the pleasure of being a panelist at The Collab Party event hosted by Kristina Bartold and Carly Ottaway, all centered around collaboration and unlocking limitless opportunities through dreamy, aligned partnerships for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses and expand their impact! Collaborating and building community is such a huge part of my brand with Inspire + Move and Benchmark Fitness, and it is one of my favourite topics, so in this episode I thought I would go deeper into some of the questions we talked about on the panel. Let’s get started and listen in for more on:
• Getting clear on your brand and business before considering a brand for collaboration. • The sooner you can operate from a place abundance with a collaboration over competition mindset, the better! • My favourite ways and tips to leverage each other’s audiences and marketing on social media. • How to set clear goals and expectations to encourage success, while navigating challenges with a solution oriented focus. • Measuring the success of a collaboration and what that can look like.
I hope you feel inspired to dream big and talk about your bucket list collab partners! You are so worthy of great things and I believe in you! Let’s continue to support each other and connect with me on instagram @InspireAndMove!
With the end of the year coming up and the busiest season in sight, I wanted to share in today’s episode 5 hacks you can do to reset your mind and body every single day. These are all simple things I do currently, have found work for me and make me feel great, while also not being incredibly time consuming or expensive. I hope this compiled list inspires you to take time out of your day to come back to yourself even for a moment and to slowly build these tips into your day-to-day. Without giving too much away, tune in to hear more about:
• How to improve on drinking more water and what you can do if you find this difficult. • The magic benefits and impact of endorphins from movement. • Reframing your mindset with gratitude, joy lists and easy ways you can start to do this. • Keeping in mind what you are consuming and if it's in alignment with your goals.
As always, I am so grateful you took time out of your day to listen to this podcast, choosing to support me here and in other ways too! Don’t forget to send me a DM with what you’re grateful for if you are looking for some accountability in that area!
Beautiful and Resilient Entrepreneurship with Haley Bogaert
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I am so excited to welcome my next guest and dear friend to the podcast, Haley Bogaert! Haley is the founder and CEO of HBFace, and with 15 years of experience working in the beauty business, she has built a trusted brand by working with celebrities, influencers and countless others across the Globe. The HBFace retail concept was built on the relationships Haley has fostered for years from her loyal clientele and the feedback they continually provide. Launching her own skincare and makeup line with formulas perfected for simple and effective everyday use, each product was created based on her belief that beauty should be fun, effortless and stress-free.
Join us for part 1 of 2 episodes with Haley, as we walk through her own personal journey of resilient entrepreneurship, grief, overcoming obstacles and what has inspired her most through building this amazing business and brand. Tune in to hear more on: • What shaped Haley’s entrepreneurial journey from the loss of family, to taking her business from online to store fronts. • The beautiful and inspiring motivation Haley has received from building long lasting client connections and relationships. • Forming influential mentorships within her team, the steps to get there and having an outside perspective. • What it takes to be a successful leader in your business and the skills required.
JOIN HALEY AND MYSELF IRL! On October 17th Inspire + Move and HBFace will be hosting the last Girlfriends Walk of the season in Downtown Oakville! Sign Up Here: https://www.inspireandmove.ca/store/p/october-oakville-girlfriends-walk We’ll meet at HBFace at their Oakville location, cruise along Lakeshore Road and the serene waterfront, get our steps in, sweat + laugh and most of all we’ll connect with our community.
It's Easier To Be In The Top 1% Than You Think (Part 1)
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The other week Matt and I took a proper vacation that didn’t involve networking or a mastermind, and we wanted to touch on how it inspired this topic of “ways to be in the 1%!” To be clear, we don’t mean your socio economic status or how much money you make, but how there are particular things you can be doing that not only separates you from others, but has the power to affect them in a positive way as well! Join us for part 1 of this episode, as we walk through 3 of the 6 ways you can be in this 1%! Listen for more on:
• Making this gradual change that helps serve your daily routine and fills your cup first. • The power of giving yourself a deeper reason for new habits so it actually sticks. • Adding value to others by putting in just a little bit more effort than they are expecting, and how entrepreneurs are naturally well versed in this. • Shifting your mindset to one of abundance, gratitude, kindness and positivity and how you can do this. • Small and simple tips, along with reflective questions to help put you in a positive mindset daily.
Getting in this 1% is so much easier than it seems and your life can feel increasingly more full because of it! Stay tuned for the last 3 on this list in part 2 of this chat, and send me a message on @InspireAndMove about which one of these ways you might start implementing in your own life!
It's Easier To Be In The Top 1% Than You Think (Part 2)
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If you missed Part 1 of this conversation: tune in here! The other week Matt and I took a proper vacation that didn’t involve networking or a mastermind, and we wanted to touch on how it inspired this topic of “ways to be in the 1%!” To be clear, we don’t mean your socio economic status or how much money you make, but how there are particular things you can be doing that not only separates you from others, but has the power to affect them in a positive way as well! Join us for part 2, as we walk through 3 more of the 6 ways you can be in this 1%! Listen in for more about:
• Why your health and fitness should be a top priority and non-negotiable in your life. • Becoming passionate about giving back and ways you can do that outside of giving money. • Learning how to be flexible, adapt and pivot when things don’t go as planned in your life. • Letting your failures act as growth opportunities and having gratitude for them. • Refocusing your mindset and reevaluating where your thoughts are going, so you can change in the ways you want to improve!
We hope these encourage you! Would love to know your thoughts on this and points you might start implementing in your own life! My DM’s are open on IG @InspireAndMove!
A topic I find that comes up more and more these days, is the challenge of making friends as an adult. Since I'm a huge advocate for cultivating community and creating connections, I wanted to share 3 of my best tips for getting out there and building new friendships! Especially if you’re an entrepreneur, you’ll know how isolating and difficult it can be, so I hope these ideas remind you that it’s possible and maybe even easier than you think! In this episode I’ll touch on:
• Why fitness communities are a great place to start for finding like-minded friends. • You have to put in the work and effort to get there, but it’s worth it! • There is so much variety when it comes to in-person events, from types, to sizes and more! • It’s okay to change who you want in your circle as you evolve. • The secret to building IRL friendships from social media.
We are all in this together! I’d love to know other ways you’ve made friends as an adult! Shoot me a DM on IG @InspireAndMove and let’s chat! Also check out the links before for some of my own events!
The Fuel Behind Our Ambition For Community with Dr. Michelle Peris (Part 1)
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Get ready for an amazing 2-part joint episode with Dr. Michelle Peris! Michelle is naturopathic doctor, speaker, women’s empowerment advocate, mother, and host of the Wild Medicine podcast. She is the clinic director of The Poppy Clinic, an integrative medical clinic and the creator of the community health initiative, The Wild Collective. On this episode we will be chatting about all things related to entrepreneurship, community, relationship building and getting in the room as passionate high achievers! Listen in to hear more about:
• How each of us became connected to growing and building places of community. • Why making friends as an adult and joining groups is fundamental to women’s health. • Building and creating what you wish existed. • Making room for expansive conversations that go beyond the surface, while also being selective with who you share your goals with. • The desire to support your connections through referrals and good energy.
We hope this inspires you to get connected and allow those relationships to flourish! Stay tuned for part 2!
The Fuel Behind Our Ambition For Community with Dr. Michelle Peris (Part 2)
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Dive into the 2nd part of my conversation with Dr. Michelle Peris! (Catch Part 1 Here!) Michelle is a naturopathic doctor, speaker, women’s empowerment advocate, mother, and host of the Wild Medicine podcast. She is the clinic director of The Poppy Clinic, an integrative medical clinic and the creator of the community health initiative, The Wild Collective. In this episode, we continue our chat on why we love creating places of community, investing in rooms, overall great health tips and channeling that good abundant energy in business, and in everything you do! Tune in for more on:
• Why it’s so powerful to foster an abundant vs. scarcity mindset when it comes to money, partnerships, business and more. • How finances can be a major health indicator when it comes to stress and your body. • Working on your inner root feelings increase longevity in your health beyond the latest trends • Michelle’s top lifestyle tips and advice for achieving good health. • The first step you can take if you don’t have a community and are not sure where to start.
We hope this episode leaves you feeling empowered to seek out connection and work towards making those small changes to help your health so you can be your best self! Let me know your thoughts on my instagram over at @InspireAndMove and check out Michelle’s links below!
The theme of consistency has been extremely present in my life lately, so in this episode I want to share some insights on the topic from my personal experiences, with a focus on healthy habit building and exercise. However, I’ll also talk about the beautiful energetic alignment between the discipline that comes with consistency at something like working out and how it directly relates to personal development and entrepreneurship! Tune in for a moment of self reflection and how to keep working toward your goals throughout the end of this year! Listen for more on:
• A little bit about my current fitness goals and where I’ve seen improvement through consistency. • Why ‘showing your work’ and progress when it comes to your goals is so important. • Small ways you can take bitesize steps to produce habits and achieve success. • Why you should celebrate your growth!
I hope you take time to think on the question “Where in your life, routine or business could benefit from dialed-in consistency?” I’d love to hear from you and your thoughts on this over on my instagram at @InspireAndMove!
Exploring Layers of Healing Through Spinal Energetics with Tiffany Cohen (Part 1)
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You are in for a treat with my next special guest to the podcast, Tiffany Cohen! Tiffany is the founder of Spirit + Soul Studio, a Spinal Energetics Practitioner, a Soul Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Crystal Energy Therapist, IET Practitioner, Intuitive, and Master Manifestor. At the heart of her many talents, Tiffany teaches others how to live life from the eyes of the soul and how to heal the shadowy parts that can hold them back and ultimately acts as a spiritual journey guide! In this two part episode series, we’ll be discussing all things surrounding energy, manifesting, healing traumas, an introduction to spinal energetics and about Tiffany’s awakening to leave her corporate job for entrepreneurship! Settle in for a fantastic episode and learn more about:
• Tiffany’s spiritual awakening and journey transitioning from corporate into entrepreneurship. • What is spinal energetics, how does it work and who is it for? • What the session process looks like. • “Karmic Loops” and why we can experience the same cycle over and over. • The multiple layers it can take to work through, heal and let go of trauma. • Tips for looking to get closure on your own without speaking to the person you want it from.
Such a powerful and eye opening episode you are not going to want to miss! Be sure to tune into part 2 and connect with Tiffany’s socials linked below!
Manifesting and High Vibration Foundations with Tiffany Cohen (Part 2)
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I’m so happy to share part 2 of this incredibly insightful conversation with Tiffany Cohen! Tiffany is the founder of Spirit + Soul Studio, a Spinal Energetics Practitioner, a Soul Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Crystal Energy Therapist, IET Practitioner, Intuitive, and Master Manifestor. At the heart of her many talents, Tiffany teaches others how to live life from the eyes of the soul and how to heal the shadowy parts that can hold them back and ultimately acts as a spiritual journey guide!
Today we’ll be diving into the tangible world of manifesting, the mindset work, the steps you can take and how to make the shift into higher vibration and energy! There is so much to explore especially if you are looking to end the year off in gratitude and good attraction, so get comfortable and tune in to hear more on:
• Steps for taking your power back and understanding that you are co-creating with the universe. • Learning to let go or rigid asks, reframe and be open to receiving what is meant for you. • Advice for both new and experienced manifestors looks to expand into a new level • How to choose and bring yourself back into a high vibration when your energy is down.
I hope you got as much out of this episode as I did, and I would love to know your favourite takeaway over on my instagram at @InspireAndMove! Be sure to check out TIffany’s socials and coupon code below!
Building Foundational, Higher Self Habits with Alessia Citro (Part 1)
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Welcoming my next powerhouse guest to the podcast, Alessia Citro! Alessia is a corporate dropout, transformative life coach, and entrepreneur. After a life-changing encounter on a plane led her from high-stakes tech sales at Google and Salesforce to entrepreneurship, Alessia embraced a new path emphasizing authenticity and full expression. Author of the Higher Self Habits and host of the podcast INHABIT, Alessia shares her journey of walking away from a 7-figure wine business—and alcohol—to help others harness their potential through transformative habits. Now inspiring high-achievers to bridge the gap between their external success and internal fulfillment, I am so excited to chat all about these topic with her in this 2 part episode! Tune in to part 1 to here more about:
• Alessia’s journey in basing her identity around being a top performer and realizing she had to make a change in order to stay true to herself. • The basics of ‘Maslof's Hierarchy of Needs’ and understanding the significance of foundational habits in our lives if we want to achieve bigger goals. • What habit or area should you start with when trying to build better habits? • Great ways to make thoughtful deposits and growth into any relationship. • Instead of rigid routines, why we should be turning them into flexible rituals when it comes to the 4 phases in the menstrual cycle.
So many tangible takeaways in this episode on how to build better habits that can truly work for you in reaching that next level! I can’t wait for you to hear part 2! I’d love to know your biggest ‘aha’ moment from this episode on my at @InspireAndMove!
Building Foundational, Higher Self Habits with Alessia Citro (Part 2)
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Picking up where we left off for part 2 with my amazing guest Alessia Citro! (Catch Part One here!)
Alessia is a corporate dropout, transformative life coach, and entrepreneur. After a life-changing encounter on a plane led her from high-stakes tech sales at Google and Salesforce to entrepreneurship, Alessia embraced a new path emphasizing authenticity and full expression. Author of the Higher Self Habits and host of the podcast INHABIT, Alessia shares her journey of walking away from a 7-figure wine business—and alcohol—to help others harness their potential through transformative habits. Now inspiring high-achievers to bridge the gap between their external success and internal fulfillment, I am so excited to continue our talk all about how to build foundational habits, making them stick, creating space for both structure and stillness and much more!Join us to hear more about:
• Using the “WTF- Where Is The Friction” approach to understand why some habits are hard for you to start or stick to. • Alessia’s morning and nighttime routine, and advice she would give to Moms. • Shifting your focus in order to expand on things and putting phone boundaries in place. • Organizing your time and tasks as an entrepreneur. • Coming up with her book idea and writing retreats. • Expanding your timelines and making the promise to yourself to move the needle through your habits.
Connect with Alessia and I on socials at @alessiacitro__ & @InspireAndMove and let us know if anything resonated with you in this episode!
The Sweet Business of Kindness with Kelly Childs and Erinn Weatherbie (Part 1)
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I am beyond delighted to have Kelly Childs and Erinn Weatherbie on the show this week! Kelly and Erinn, are the mother and daughter team and founders of Kelly’s Bake Shoppe, in beautiful Downtown Burlington, which opened back in 2012! They are also excited to announce (spoiler alert!) that they are opening their second location in Oakville on December 15th! In this 2 part chat, we’ll be talking about how Kelly’s Bake Shoppe began, how they run a family business successfully, core values they stand by no matter what and more! These two incredible women certainly know how to operate and authentic and heart-based business, so tune in to hear about:
• Their journey of how Kelly’s came to be and their big dreams for the future. • Maintaining a healthy business partner relationship as mother and daughter. • What does an average day look like for them and their individual roles in the business. • The serendipitous path to opening their second location. • How they built a successful and genuine “love brand” with such loyal customers.
Together, these women have created an empire of healthy living that reaches much farther than the bake shoppe and I hope you can see that too! Don’t miss the rest of our conversation this week, and consider a stop at Kelly’s or coming out to their Oakville grand opening! Would love to see you there!
The Sweet Business of Kindness with Kelly Childs and Erinn Weatherbie (Part 2)
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In this episode I’ll be continuing my amazing conversation Kelly Childs and Erinn Weatherbie! (Tune into Part 1 here if you missed it!) Kelly and Erinn are the mother and daughter team and founders of Kelly’s Bake Shoppe, in beautiful Downtown Burlington, which opened back in 2012! They are also excited to announce (spoiler alert!) that they are opening their second location in Oakville on December 15th! In this next part of our chat we will be discussing how they’ve overcome their biggest challenges as a business and brand in the face of adversity, savouring moments of gratitude, books and morning routines! Tune in to hear more about:
• How Erinn navigates leadership and Kelly orchestrates the baking vision in the company. • Launching their cookbooks and future writing dreams. • Reflecting on their success with gratitude after a season of challenges and almost getting “cancelled.” • What they are most excited about right now in life and as business. • The power in finding comfort with being alone and practicing stillness. • Current reads, morning routines and Kelly and Erinn’s Power Nine!
I am very excited for all that is to come for Kelly and Erinn in the future and especially for the opening of their Oakville location! May this episode inspire you to keep moving forward in all areas of life and to lead with love!
Reshaping Talent and Influencer Marketing with Jess Hunichen (Part 1)
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Coming to you live from Newport Beach, California with my next amazing guest, Jess Hunichen! Jess is the co-founder of the multi-faceted talent management agency, Shine Talent Group. After launching Shine PR in January 2015, Jess and her partner quickly saw the opportunity to fill a void in the influencer landscape and Shine Talent Group was born! Built to serve as a resource for brands and marketing/PR agencies with one-on-one talent management and campaign strategy consulting, they represent talent globally at their Los Angeles, Toronto, and London offices. In today’s part one of our conversation, I’m excited to chat with Jess all about her business journey, what her team looks for in value-adding influencers and the secret to strong partnerships and decision making in your business. Tune in for more on:
• How Jess' entrepreneurial start was not her initial plan. • Jess’ unique business partner relationship and why they work so successfully together. • A fresh perspective on how to approach challenges and decision making in your own business. • Why Jess and her team decided to create their own project management tool. • The longtime strategy behind influencer marketing. • A powerful mindset to have as a creator or influencer that goes beyond follower counts.
Stay tuned for part two and let me know what you liked most about this episode over on my instagram @InspireAndMove!
Reshaping Talent and Influencer Marketing with Jess Hunichen (Part 2)
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Join me for part 2 of my conversation with Jess Hunichen, live from sunny California! If you missed part 1 (here), Jess is the co-founder of the multi-faceted talent management agency, Shine Talent Group. After launching Shine PR in January 2015, Jess and her partner quickly saw the opportunity to fill a void in the influencer landscape and Shine Talent Group was born! Serving as a resource for brands and marketing/PR agencies with one-on-one talent management across their Los Angeles, Toronto, and London offices. In this episode, we’ll continue to chat about what her company looks for in creators when it comes to types of engagement, the power of a small following and we’ll ease into my favourite topic of daytime routines as an entrepreneur and how we mark small milestones and wins! Listen for more on:
• Particular metrics of engagement Jess looks for when considering content creators/talent. • Do creators need to have more than one account or go viral to be considered? • How having a small audience means you can connect with them on a deeper level, share value and have impact. • Morning routines and celebrating wins as a high achiever entrepreneur.
Loved having Jess in-person to chat all things business, content creating and entrepreneurship- I want to know what you connected with most, especially if you’ve ever considered expanding your brand for partnerships via a talent group! Let me know in my DM’s @InspireAndMove!
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