Livewithirenia Stories (Irenia Roussel)

In conversation with Lien Potgieter, Color Therapist and Creativity Consultant living in Johannesburg, South Africa. She is the Founder of Lien Potgieter Creativity Consultancy who helps women in her neck of the woods to tap into their unique kind of creativity so that they become changemakers in their family, community, city, country or the world. In this episode, Lien shared her journey and career pivots as from working in the field in the newspaper industry to pivoting into communications to open her own agency and then made her way to practice color therapy. She has a very fascinating story of her epic wins and epic fails. We talk about using creativity to find your missing spark in this world by focusing on what truly brings you joy. You are absolutely going to love this episode. Golden Nuggets 1. Color has a positive impact on us as individuals 2. Creativity comes from inside out. 3. It is impossible not to have a few mishaps in life. That is after all the way we learn. 4. Be grateful for all of your experiences. 5. Never discard any of your experience; you will also be able to use it in your new journey perhaps just in a different way. To continue the conversation with Lien connect with her on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lienpotgieter/

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In conversation with Lauren Hasson, a techno-savvy women beaming in all the way from Houston Texas. Lauren is the Founder of DevelopHer, an award-winning career development platform that provides women in tech with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to overcome the gender gap in leadership, opportunity, and pay in tech for good.  DevelopHer is the result of Lauren’s journey from rock bottom to a high-profile global leader in just two short years. Despite her Duke honors degree with a triple major in electrical engineering, computer science, and economics, Lauren found herself back at square one with zero technical skills and zero job prospects. Lauren built DevelopHer, to empower women in tech to ignite their potential and build their value. In this episode we took a deep dive into Laura’s career journey, her new initiative “DevelopHER” which she created to inspire women in technology to level up to became comfortable in her own skin. My favorite golden nugget from this episode: "Own your outcome and take action to make change in your career journey." To continue the conversation with Lauren connect with her here: www.DevelopHer.com I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and also subscribe to this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support.

Delighted to be in conversation with Jasmine Mitchell, Chef and Founder of J. Carmels living in Michigan, USA. She is a Pastry Chef whose viral desserts led over 65,000 plus home-based Bakers to make tasty and beautiful treats confidently. She has been featured in a variety of publications including BlackExcellence.com, Parade and the prominent local news TV segment WXYZ. In this episode we talk about her journey from Store Manager at Forever 21 to becoming a Home Baker and then Founder of J. Carmels. She is a self-made Chef and now turned Author of "All Things Cake, Your Guide to Creating Cakes That Will be the Life of the Party". You will be fascinated by this StartUp journey which is packed with golden nuggets to get you inspired to move your idea forward. To continue the conversation with Jasmine follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/p/ClPcvOqjQgf/ I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always.

In conversation with the extraordinary Ramona Dunlap, a New York based start-up  entrepreneur.  Ramona Dunlap worked in corporate sales and marketing for some of the world’s leading intimate apparel brands. Her friends and family have deemed her a “bra connoisseur” because of her passion and wealth of knowledge on all thing’s lingerie.  Ramona was raised by a family of strong women, each of whom was beautiful in her own way.  This upbringing inspired her to create Alika. In this episode Ramona is in pre-launch phase of Alika Lingerie, designing sleek and modern bras.  She is on a mission to challenge and redefine beauty for all women. She gives you a view into her life and how her career pivots brought her to A-L-I-K-A (Meaning: Most Beautiful). Enjoy this episode! To have your questions and stories featured in future episodes, please send us a message at https://ireniaroussel.org. Remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts or send us a direct message with your feedback. Please do share this episode with a friend since this may be just the positive conversational blessing they have been waiting for to kickstart their career/entrepreneurialourney.  Let us collectively spread this knowledge across Canada and around the world. My wish for you is to find your new vibes in our new super normal.  I am your host, Irenia Roussel. All aspects of production and artwork was developed and implemented by Irenia Roussel. Note: The audio on this one is a bit rough but the content is fantastic.

In Conversation with the fabulous Dr. Ai Addyson-Zhang is an educator and an entrepreneur. She received her MA and Ph.D. in Communication from Syracuse University and the University of Maryland. Ai is the founder of Classroom Without Walls, an alternative school for entrepreneurship. As an Adobe Education Leader, Ai is passionate about incorporating social media and creative technologies to enhance student learning and to acquire skills that help them become future ready. Ai’s work has been featured in Forbes, Inside Higher Education, Pearson Education, and Mark Schafer’s book among others. Ai hosts a weekly live streaming show, in which she interviews leading social media and digital marketers such as Seth Godin. Ai additionally contributes to Entrepreneur and Thrive Global. Ai worked closely with Crystal King to develop a workbook for HubSpot Academy’s Social Media Certification. Ai frequently speaks at academic and industry conferences including VidCon, Social Media Week Lima (the largest social media marketing conference in the midwest, and others. In this episode, Dr. Ai shared her journey and career pivots from a traditional teacher to the creation of “Classroom Without Walls”. We talked about the importance of collaboration and collaborative learning, being intentional to learn new skills to reinvent oneself and adopting the rules of the “Show Me” economy. Golden Nuggets on Courage and Creativity 1. Knowledge is not static, today’s information is tomorrows misinformation; 2. To reinvent yourself you have to get to know who you are, define what you want. This is an inside out journey; 3. You will get a breakthrough if you put in the work; 4. Seek like minded mentors who have done what you aspire to be to help you in your journey; and 5. Use the future as the leveraging point design your current life. To continue the conversation with Dr. Ai connect with her here: http://lifeaccelerator.classroomwithoutwalls.ai

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In Conversation with the dynamic Mike Robbins living in Carlifornia, USA. He is the author of five books, including his brand new title, “WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: Creating a Team Culture of High Performance, Trust and Belonging.”  For the past 20 years, he’s been a sought-after speaker and consultant who delivers keynotes and seminars for some of the top organizations in the world. His clients include Google, Wells Fargo, Microsoft, Genentech, eBay, Harvard University, Gap, LinkedIn, the Oakland A’s, and many others.  He and his work have been featured in the New York Times and the Harvard Business Review, as well as on NPR and ABC News.  He’s a regular contributor to Forbes, hosts his own podcast (called We’re All in This Together), and his books have been translated into 15 different languages. In this episode we discuss the importance leading with empathy; having strong emotional intelligence; team culture and psychological safety;  inclusion and belonging as well as all that jazz which makes life so exciting. There are so many mike drops in this episode you are going to love it!To continue the conversation with Mike Robbins connect with him here:https://mike-robbins.com/together/

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In conversation with Mansi Mittal currently Product Manager at Microsoft Inc. Mansi hails from India and is very passionate about building her community in her neck of the woods.   Mansi and I initially connected through the WomenTech network on LinkedIn.  A quote she lives by: "You did not come this far to only come this far." In this episode we discuss her career journey pivoting from engineering to technology; why mentors are important to tap into especially in niche areas; leveraging LinkedIn to find your resume twin to gain access to new knowledge and jobs. Additionally, we talked about  what keeps her grounded and focused along her career journey. I hope this episode brings you valuable golden nuggets.  Please note this episode was recorded June 4, 2021 and is being republished here today. To continue the conversation with Mansi and to catch up on what's new with her, please connect with her on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mansi-mittal/ I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and also subscribe to this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support.

Introducing Ketaki Vaidya currently AI Product Manager at Oracle and a fellow Podcaster. She is originally from India and as a career professional giving back to the TECH community is second nature.  In this episode we had a fascinating discussion about building your personal brand and credibility at work in tandem. We took a deep dive into how to share your story to inspire others and to show how you can add value in this world. She also shared her mission to help others to think beyond work because you are more than just your work since as humans there are so many facets of our beings. We also talked about what it is like to work as a Software Engineer at the time of this interview, how to get into the technology space; tapping into your uniqueness and personal drive to add value to any Company you work for. She shared how her diverse group of mentors helped to shape her career trajectory recognizing her weakness and strengths and pushing her beyond her comfort zone which led  her to become comfortable in her own skin. Our conversation was so awesome! One big golden nugget from Ketaki: “It is only when we are personally content that we can do our best at work.” To continue the conversation with Ketaki on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ketaki-vaidya08/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/KetakiVaidya I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and also subscribe to this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support.

In conversation with Joree Rose, a licensed marriage and family therapist; mindfulness and meditation teacher; coach; author; speaker and she also leads mindfulness retreats around the world. Joree lives and work in Carlifornia, USA where she works closely with a  variety of individuals to live happier and more fulfilling lives through living with greater awareness and compassion, allowing them to decrease their stress, anxiety and shed unhealthy habits, patterns and mindsets.   Joree is host of the podcast ‘Journey Forward with Joree Rose’ and has authored 2 mindfulness books, Squirmy Learns to be Mindful, Mindful, It's Elementary and has been featured in Oprahmag.com, NBCnews.com, Business Insider, KTLA News, and more! In this episode we discuss her life journey and career pivots, mindfulness and simple ways to cope with tough times as well as all that jazz that makes life so exciting.   Dive in and give yourself time to reflect because you have it now. To continue the conversation with Josee connect with her on instagram @joreerose. I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always.  

I am delighted to share with you the favorite christmas memories of the #Livewithirenia Community to spread joy and laughter. I would like to thank Saskia Listle, Ruxandra Dariescu and Sophia Ruffolo for your submissions in today”s episode! Let us spread some cheer this holiday season virtually and safely in person. Stay up to date with Health Protocols. Share this podcast with your friends and family after all there is a golden nugget in there for everyone. Website: https://ireniaroussel.org

Welcome Listeners! I am super exciting to start my podcasting journey combining business and media my two loves! This podcast is designed to inspire you take action in your epic life journey. You will hear epic stories of people from Canada and all over the world who pivoted; experience epic failures and epic wins. We also explore what they love and what gives them a pep in their step! Enjoy season one.

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Featuring the fabulous Levonne Louie, a Renaissance woman who sees her life’s purpose is to Guide, Educate and Mentor (G.E.M.) with grace, integrity and style. Her newest book: "Blazing Trails: A Lifetime of Speaking Up, Standing Out, and Staying True to Myself: Stories of Guidance for Women to Succeed in the Business World on their Own Terms" is a major step in helping her to achieve this purpose.  Levonne is an authority in the field of mineral rights and land ownership, and shares her knowledge through writing, speaking and teaching. Possessing almost 40 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, she has published two books to fulfill what she sees as part of her mission: to demystify the oil and gas industry. In this episode we explored her journey as a C-Level executive; the importance of mentors along the journey, her new book and what she does to stay grounded. Enjoy this episode! To have your questions and stories featured in future episodes, please send us a message at https://ireniaroussel.org. Remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts or send us a direct message with your feedback. Please do share this episode with a friend since this may be just the positive conversational blessing they have been waiting for to kickstart their career/entrepreneurialourney.  Let us collectively spread this knowledge across Canada and around the world. My wish for you is to find your new vibes in our new super normal.  I am your host, Irenia Roussel. All aspects of production and artwork was developed and implemented by Irenia Roussel.

I am delighted to be beaming in a dynamic leader,  United Kingdom, Mrs. Catherine Hamilton, an author, and entrepreneur  and dynamic mom. Catherine works across the business sectors designing and facilitating learning interventions to enable sustainable behavioural change. With over 20 years in the oil and gas industry initially, she has significant experience of working as an internal consultant on developing diversity and inclusion strategies, local and global interventions, raising awareness and understanding of dignity at work and the impact of our behaviours.  The move from Head of Inclusion & Diversity at National Grid to a freelancer, has enabled Catherine to broaden her client base over the last 11 years, whilst deepening her focus on inclusion, and particularly around bias and inappropriate workplace behaviours. Catherine bases her development ideas on real scenarios and combines this with innovative learning solutions to provide accessible and memorable learning whilst meeting personal and business needs.

We discussed her big career pivots juggling her top job with family, her leadership pivots and her love for teaching inclusion.  self-care as well as all that jazz in life that make it so exciting! One big golden nuggets from Catherine: “Challenge and discomfort are how we grow”.  Enjoy this episode!

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

Happy to be in conversation with Ms. Christine M. Roberts, Former C-Level Executive, beaming in from Atlanta, Georgia who made a big pivot into Entrepreneurship in 2019. Christine is a Success Coach who partners with ambitious women to do less, be more, and create your best life using her signature GROW method.  Christine’s corporate experiences at Disney, The John Maxwell Company, and balancing motherhood have inspired her personal growth and leadership.  

In this episode Christine and I had a very candid conversation about her career, entrepreneurial and life journey which is still evolving.  We talked about leadership; the power of possibility; mindset; mentorship; networking; tips to stay grounded in your life journey and much more. Enjoy this episode! To continue the conversation with Christine connect with her here:https://www.christinemroberts.com

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

Meet the fabulous Saskia Listle, Consultant and Speaker on "Digitalization as a Facilitator" living in Germany.  In her professional career she always and intuitively tried to ease her day to day business by using the digital sphere as a sparring partner – and influenced her colleagues to do the same by using her way of explaining digital things accessible and without many buzzwords.  Today she helps companies to draw on their full digital potential to create a better product, service or working environment.  She is passionate about diversity and equality in the digitalization space and helps underrepresented groups to gain a voice in the process of creating the future. 

In this episode we talk about the meaning of digitization and  how companies can empower leaders and give them the tools needed to enable widespread digitization.  We also discuss strategies for building high trust in tigh knit teams during this new remote work era we are headed into and all that jazz in life which we love. Enjoy this episode!

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

Happy to be beaming Ms. Genein Letford, Intercultural Creativity Keynote, Author and Trainer from Los Angeles, USA.  She is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of CAFFE Strategies, LLC which trains C-Suite executives and employees to create sustainable organizational equity and inclusion strategies while unleashing their innovative thinking for themselves and in their businesses.

In this episode we discussed the importance of building intercultural competence to make deeper connections; shifting perspectives; being self-aware and being curious about others to build creative thinkink in our everyday lives. I absolutely enjoyed this conversation with Genein and I am sure you are going to love this episode. Enjoy this episode!

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In conversation with the fascinating Sara Francis, Peak Performance Coach living in Toronto, Canada.  Her background in spirituality & psychology has helped her design the Flow State Blueprint.  Sara's zone of genius is in helping you release limiting beliefs, dissolve the inner blocks holding you back, and tap into your state of flow - unlocking consistent productivity, energy, creativity and enjoyment in your daily life & business." In this episode we talk about entrepreneurship; the importance of mindset; living intuitively and bringing mindfulness practically into our every day lives especially in times of adversity.  We all need a place to draw strength from and the practice of mindfulness helps us to find our triggers and bring attention to our inner aliveness.  Enjoy this episode! To have your questions and stories featured in future episodes, please send us a message at https://ireniaroussel.org. Remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts or send us a direct message with your feedback. Please do share this episode with a friend since this may be just the positive conversational blessing they have been waiting for to kickstart their career/entrepreneurialourney.  Let us collectively spread this knowledge across Canada and around the world. My wish for you is to find your new vibes in our new super normal.  I am your host, Irenia Roussel. All aspects of production and artwork was developed and implemented by Irenia Roussel.

Happy to be beaming in a techno-savvy woman all the way in Vienna, Austria, Ms. Astrid Wieland. She wears multiple hats including her corporate job at Microsoft Inc. and Co-Founder of #TheNewITGirls. Astrid accidentally landed the field of Information Technology after studying business at IMC Krems and now successfully developed as #ITgirl and woman in tech in an international organization. Astrid is on a mission to inspire other women to aim for a career in tech. In her free time, she is chairwoman and co-founder #TheNewITGirls, a volunteer lead organization comprising of a team of industry experts who empower and support women in the IT industry across job titles. In this episode we talked about her accidental career journey in tech; how she became comfortable into her own skin working in providing technical sales solutions at Microsoft.  We also talked about the importance of fostering a diverse work environment and what she is doing to inspire more women and girls to consider information technology as a career path since there are so many dynamic roles to choose from. . . One big golden nugget from Astrid: “You do not need to love Mathematics to become involve in information technology.” To continue the conversation with Astrid, connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/astrid-wieland/ I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and also subscribe to this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support.

In Conversation with the fabulous  Steph Mclligot Essary, Business Coach and Former Real Estate Agent; and mum of five kids. She lives in  Texas, USA.  Her is to help women over 40 create a business they love; in order to live the life they desire. She believes that everyone has a story.  She uses her 23 years in sales and marketing to teach others how to craft their story, define their message and deliver it directly to those who need to hear it the most.  She wants to help others realize that it is never too late to face your fears and live the life they have always dreamed of.  It is her desire to inspire others to ditch the overwhelm and embrace a life that is overflowing- in purpose, in impact and in wealth.  In this episode we discuss her big career pivot from Real Estate to becoming her own boss and the importance of story telling. She was very open with us to share her epic fails and how she overcame them; the importance of mentors and smart money management and helping others in women in business to set them up for success.   There are several mike drops in this episode which is going to just blow you away. You are going to absolutely love this episode. To continue the conversation with Steph, connect with her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/stephessary/ I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always.

In conversation with the fabulous Julie DeLucca-Collins is the Founder and CEO of Go Confidently Coaching and fellow podcaster of  Casa DeConfidence Podcast.   Julie began her career as a Pre-K teacher and later worked with Middle Schools students. Over the past 20 years, she has worked as a senior executive in the education industry field.   Most recently she completed her tenure as Chief Innovation Officer for an academic solutions company based in New York City.   Over the course of her career, she has acquired significant expertise in policymaking, to developing and running business operations.   Julie has worked to expand several companies into new markets and negotiated contracts on their behalf.

In this episode we talk about her big career pivots; the importance of negotiating your salary; advice for those contemplating whether or not to move into a corporate job or start your own business.  We also discuss strategies to consider when you are in business and all that jazz in life with helps with our work life balance.  Enjoy this episode! To continue the conversation with Julie connect with her here: https://www.instagram.com/julie_deluccacollins/

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

Meet the fabulous Alexis Gladstone, Founder of Intelead living in Chicago, USA. With over 25 years of experience Alexis Gladstone is known for her objectivity and focus when it comes to helping organizations and individuals achieve results. Her expansive background in talent leadership, training and development, and organizational change make her an integral partner for the companies she works with. Alexis possesses the ability to see both the larger strategy as well as the details needed to ensure that her client’s results are exactly what they are looking for.

Alexis works with companies and individuals in all industries.  She has a passion for coaching and mentoring women in all facets of their career, as they grow and develop to reach their professional and personal goals. In support of this she is a certified trainer for Walking on the Glass Floor. She is also a certified trainer for Selling in a Skirt, a Ken Blanchard Channel Partner, and a certified John Maxwell Trainer, Speaker & Coach.

In this episode we talk about her big career shifts, leadership and the importance of mentorship all that jazz in life like work life blend and much more.  You are absolutely going to enjoy this episode.

To continue the conversation with Alexis connect with here: https://www.intelead.com/about-us

 I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In conversation with award winning Author Josh Linkner beaming in from Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is a Serial Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of five tech companies. Question: Can everyone become Innovators? Mr. Josh Linkner believes this begins with building the creativity muscle.

In this episode we discussed the impact of mentors on his life which helped to shape his career trajectory and his current mission to turn the definition of innovation upside down in order to cultivate what he calls #microinnovations”. Josh believes everyone of us can find ways to drive better results in life and business by building their creativity muscles. He demonstrated how to incorporate creativity as a daily habit. Enjoy this episode!

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

This has been an amazing season filled with fantastic guests! Thank you to all my amazing guests. Listeners, I do hope that you take the chance to listen to all of the episodes spotlighting Authors, Creativity & Leadership Executives and Founders. Stay connected online:  Website: https://www.ireniaroussel.org Twitter: @ireniaroussel Instagram: @livewithirenia 

Happy to be in conversation with Ruxandra Dariescu a techno-savvy woman beaming in from the United Kingdom. She is a Sustainable Business Performance Coach at Rux Dariescu Coaching.  She is an award-winning, inspirational Business Coach and mentor. A Biochemist Scientist with over 25 years in leading business roles, Rux transformed organisations and designed and managed highly performant teams. Over the years, she created 10 software platforms from ideas on paper, modernised over 200 product portfolios, optimised over 5000 processes, and delivered thousands of coaching hours. In this episode we talk about her invention, Deliverability™, a coaching support tool centred around people and how people interact when working together in teams to drive a common purpose. We also had a candid conversation about how mentors impacted her life as well as how she stays grounded in her life, career, and entrepreneurial journey. To continue to conversation with Ruxandra connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruxd/ I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and also subscribe to this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support.

In Conversation with the dynamic Julio Muhorro, a global citizen born in Mozambique. He was named as one of 100 Most Influential Young Africans in 2019. Julio is the founder of Sharing Knowledge International a company offering business advisory, career counselling, transformational coaching, training, speaking engagements, and knowledge consultancy. Julio uses his 7 years' experience within management, training and research environments to enable personal, professional and business growth. He is on a mission is to enable powerful personal transformations to drive life, business, and career fulfilment. 

In this episode, Julio talked about his career and life transformation which started once he defined his life purpose and the legacy he intends to build in this world.  By leading his own personal transformational he knows that there is the inevitability of failure and change, however, he shows us how he harnesses failure and change to start living a more abundant and fulfilling life.  

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

Delighted to have a great conversation with Ms. Joanna Cooper, General Manager, Daimler Truck North America LLC living in North Carolina, USA. Daimler Truck North America LLC headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is a leading provider of comprehensive products and technologies for the commercial transportation industry. In this episode we explore her career journey in the transportation industry and some of the key factors which brought her rise to becoming a top executive. We explore what it takes to motivate human capital and the recipe for a super team DNA. We get a little personal as well to see what keeps her focused and grounded everyday as well as her favourite music jam. To continue the conversation with Joanna, connect with her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannaccooper.

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In Conversation with the fabulous  Jane McCarthy, a.k.a  JaneSTORM who specializes in Mind Mapping and Affirmations to create a forward-looking action plan with a fresh perspective. She provides the freedom and space to explore a vision for individuals, departments or companies.  Jane is currently the Chief Brainstormer at JaneSTORM, where she connects people with their vision and provides a positive focus for their future through brainstorming and personalized interviews. Jane is also an experienced Marketing professional, with expertise in Loyalty Programs. Jane managed all aspects of the Verizon Business to Business Loyalty Program "Small Biz Rewards", for 18 years. Her knowledge and passion for loyalty spans every other facet of her life as well. In the past year, Jane has coached dozens of women on public speaking, sharing their stories, career planning, loyalty and positivity as a Senior Producer for Arras Sisters where the mission is to create opportunities for women. (ArrasSisters.com). Jane also spent 8 years as a volunteer Chairperson for The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life where Yorktown, NY consistently made it in into the Top 10 Relays in the NY, NJ and CT region.

In this episode we discuss Jane's career journey to becoming a a business coach.  One key takeaway from this episode which I found very profound, she said, "the best teachers are the ones who show you how to use your heart." Enjoy this episode! To continue the conversation with Jane connect with her here:https://www.janestorm.com

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge

Featuring the amazing Sumithra Suresh, Data Scientist living in Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada.  As a Data Scientist, Sumithra works extensively with deep learning neural network models to transform insights into foresight, and help with high-priority business initiatives, through predictive and prescriptive analysis of data.  Her  specialities include text analytics, operational research and analytics and statistical and quantitative techniques to analyse data. In this episode, we talk about her journey transitioning from university to corporate; her experience working in the STEM field, her epic fails and epic wins along the way.  I love her  “I can do it attitude” and her journey has only just begun. You are going to love this episode! Enjoy this episode! To have your questions and stories featured in future episodes, please send us a message at https://ireniaroussel.org. Remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts or send us a direct message with your feedback. Please do share this episode with a friend since this may be just the positive conversational blessing they have been waiting for to kickstart their career/entrepreneurialourney.  Let us collectively spread this knowledge across Canada and around the world. My wish for you is to find your new vibes in our new super normal.  I am your host, Irenia Roussel. All aspects of production and artwork was developed and implemented by Irenia Roussel.

In conversation with the dynamic Brett Simpson, a Serial Entrepreneur and Venture Capitalist living in Kansas City, MO, USA.  Brett is an innovator and entrepreneur.  He is an investor, advisor and board member to start-up and equity-stage companies.  As Managing Director at Elevate Simply, a strategic leadership consultancy, he has accountability for strategy, operations, product, finance and delivery capabilities.  Brett is the creator of the ALIGNWELL C-suite alignment measurement tool and the PERFORMWELL corporate performance analyzer tool.

In this episode we discussed his epic journey into entrepreneurship, his career pivots and new tool. To continue the conversation with Brett connect with him here:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettjsimpson/

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In Conversation with the dynamic Ryan Berman is the founder of Courageous: a change company that develops Courage Brands™ and trains organizations to challenge norms, think bolder and take action on courageous ideas. Working with brands like Google, General Mills, Major League Baseball, PUMA, Charity Water, Subway, and Caesars Entertainment, Ryan believes courage is a competitive advantage. Berman is the founder of his own Courage Brand: Sock Problems — an altruistic sock company “socking” problems in the world.

In this episode, Ryan shared his journey and career pivots as a serial entrepreneur, who started in advertising; faced a huge set-back and overcame it with courage, so facinating. We talked extensively on what it means to develop courage in your life; finding a mentor to set you up on a successful career track instead of just searching for a job and what exactly what it takes to build your internal courage system to go for your career dreams.

Golden Nuggets on Courage and Creativity

1. Courage and Creativity are relative;

2. Either you drive change or change drives you;

3. Courage has a place in your daily life;

4. Start with knowledge; faith (i.e. inner belief in yourself), action to build courage.

5. Surround yourself with people who want to stretch just like you and are aligned with your values; and

6. Keep your focus to the things that you value most in your life.

Reference made to Ryan’s book: “Return To Courage”, check out his website for details below.

To continue the conversation with Ryan connect with him here: http://www.couragebrands.com

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

I am super excited to bring you season two!! Another jam packed season with dynamic guests from around the world.

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

I am delighted to be beaming in a dynamic leader and entrepreneur, Ms. Angela Bryant, Founder of Angel Rated.  Angel Rated is an independent review site where you can add and read reviews of all the courses, coaches and tools you've used to build your online business.  Angela's  big mission is to help female online business owners find the perfect person, program or platform for the next stage of their business growth.  She created Angel Rated to help others cut through the hype of affiliate reviews and polished testimonials, and to prevent them from wasting time and money on unsuitable products.

In this episode we had a fabulous one-one conversation digging deep into how she stumbled unto the online business world and the time she took to really focus on her zone of genius to create Angel Rated. We also took a deep dive into the type of mindset and personal development work which she undertook and I hope it totally resonate with those of you who are trying to figure things out. We also talked about the habits that keeps her grounded. Enjoy this episode!

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In conversation with Wanda Bowman Financial Director an Author of the book called “Financial Glow Up” living in Michigan, USA.  With 12 years as a Financial Director at a Fortune 29 company, Bowman is leveraging over 20 years of experience to help others make informed decisions about their money. In this episode we had a super conversation about servant leadership; being an active versus participating leader; the boomerang effect of leadership; building executive presence and as a family how to act as a Corporation to multiply your money to gain financial independence. To continue to conversation with Ms. Bowman, head over to her website: WandaBowman.com I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and also subscribe to this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support.

In Conversation with the fabulous Reena Dayal. Reena is an international leadership Coach living in the United Kingdom who is on a mission to 'transform the world one leader at a time'. With over two decades global HR experience across tech, hospitality, insurance and health sectors she started her own business in 2015. She specializes in working with Under 30's and female leaders who wish to lead themselves and their teams with with skill and establish businesses that are profit with purpose. In this episode we discussed the importance of leadership; her career pivots from India to the United Kingdom and her exciting journey into becoming an entrepreneur. We also talked about graduating students and the types of preparation one should make especially in present day’s virtual world and the importance of mentors in our lives. This was a fun and exciting episode with many mic drops and great lessons. You are going to absolutely love this episode. Golden Nuggets: 1. The opportunity that comes in a crisis/disruption is the chance to do new things to create new ideas and solutions. 2. Be ready to build and amplify your strengths. 3. Be aware of your fears and your weakness and work with them to your advantage 4. When it comes to starting your own business the journey always takes a long time and sustained efforts. 5. Trust your judgment, persevere and give the business time to grow. 6. Your passion and grit will sustain you through your journey. 7.  Don't bother to 'fit in' when you were born to stand out. References made in this episode were: Reena’s book: The Brilliance Quotient  - You can access it here : https://www.thecollaborators.org/brilliance-quotient The Amplenary Program, brand new leadership program built to transform the next generation of leaders which can accessed here.Sign up for the virtual Spring/ Summer programme starting on May 18, 2020: https://www.amplenary.com To continue the conversation with Reena connect with here via the website: https://www.reenadayal.com Listeners, I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here and to never miss another episode, subscribe or hit the follow button on your favourite podcast player or hit the subscribe button on this website. After all, this is your home for career and business development strategies. One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In conversation with Dhairya Gangwani living in India. She is an Electronics and Communication Engineer.  Dhairya is someone who loves interacting with people, learning new languages, public speaking, travelling and content writing.   She is an optimist and a hustler.   Her mantra: “always believe in yourself."

In this episode Dhairya shares her journey as a university student,  mentorship as a great source of guidance for her, and the sixteen internships which she landed based on her complete focus.   In addition we ventured to dissect how do we build trust within remote teams; playing virtual games to break down cultural barriers;   the importance of volunteering and giving back to community as well as networking to collaborate.  Enjoy this episode!

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

A candid convo with Diane Najm, CEO & Founder, PhotoPad based in Seattle, USA.  Diane shares her big pivot from Social Worker to Technology Entrepreneur. In this episode we had a great one-one candid conversation about the obstacles she faced building PhotoPad; leading her team with authenticity; being a continuous learner and staying true to yourself inspite of difficult times since you have only one chance in life therefore you have to keep going. Thank you Diane! Enjoy this episode! To continue the conversation with Diane connect with her here: https://www.instagram.com/dianenajm/?hl=en

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

 

In Conversation with the dynamic Bianca Cefalo; she's a Space Systems Thermal Product Manager who enables Airbus Defence and Space UK to create and implement disruptive thermal management solutions on Next Generation Telecommunication Spacecraft. After a childhood spent playing with spare parts in her dad’s garage and dreaming of tuning Formula 1 cars, in 2010 she founded 'UniNa Corse' - the first engineering Formula Student Team in Naples, then she graduated in Aerospace and Astronautics Engineering at the University 'Federico II' of Naples, Italy.

Bianca has been working on Rocket Science across Berlin and London since 2013, contributing to the delivery of multiple Science Missions and Commercial Telecommunication Satellites sponsored by NASA, ESA, DLR, UKSA and EU – including the instrument HP3 of the NASA/JPL InSight Mars Mission.STEM Consultant, Space Advocate, Youths Mentor and Public Speaker - Bianca is cherishing every single minute in her Rocket Scientist suite and she is pursuing her most heartfelt quest: inspiring and empowering young girls across the World to unleash their inner fierce STEM fire!  In this episode, Bianca shared her journey and how she became an accidental Rocket Scientist. She is a dynamic and fascinating individual who lives life fully, 360 degrees. We discussed how Space Technology powers our businesses and lives today; the importance of telemedicine which is critical right now among other products and technologies which are emerging to address pandemic times. We also get a little personal to get a look into how she manifests joy into her life. I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

Thank you so much Ginger Burr, Nick Dimitrov,  Christine M. Roberts, Levonne Louie, Chris O’Shea for sharing your favorite holiday memories submissions! I enjoyed hearing you share about your experiences and favourite holiday memories.  Let us spread the joy of experiences over this holiday season virtually and safely in person. Stay up to date with Health Protocols. Share this podcast with your friends and family after all there is a golden nugget in there for everyone. Website: https://ireniaroussel.org

Meet the dynamic Dee Bowden, Creator and Author of Collect the Cash living in Maryland, USA.  Dee founded BCS Solutions, a revenue recovery company, from a personal desire to see small businesses make big-money impact. Dee believes small businesses fall prey to revenue loss because of poor accounting strategies and that is why she is on a mission to help them grow their financial bottom line.  With over 10 years of financial experience, Dee has collected over $10 million for several companies and government agencies.  Dee is also a co-author in Entrepreneurial Elevation: 31 Strategic Lesson & Personal Stories from Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurs.   She has been featured iin Black Enterprise Magazine in the article “Sealing the Money Leaks 5 Ways to Secure Your Cash Flow” and Thrive Global magazine in the article “Money Matters: Dee Bowden Helps Entrepreneurs Achieve Financial Peace”. In this episode we discuss the importance of managing finances; her career pivots including starting her first business, closing it down after learning valuable lessons and how she came back stronger on the next venture. We also explored smart money management and key strategies for companies to collect revenues especially during an economic downturn. This was a fun episode with practical financial solutions being shared along with all that jazz that makes our life so exciting. You are going to absolutely love this episode! To continue the conversation with Dee Bowman connect with her here: https://collectthecash.biz

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

Happy to beam in from Chicago, Entrepreneur and Leadership Expert Alexis Gladstone. She is the Founder of Intelead, a Chicago-based consulting practice dedicated to aligning people strategies, and business results. In this episode we caught up on her lessons learned since her last guest appearance  (S2, EP9) in the beginning of pandemic times.

We had a great discussion about how women can stand out in sales and increase their credibility regardless of what industry they work in; as well as some key tactics that can be applied immediately to up level one's performance as an emerging or established leader in the sales industry. Enjoy this episode!

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In Conversation with the fabulous  Ginger Burr, President of Total Image Consultants living in Boston, Massachusetts. For thirty three years, Ginger has helped women around the world create a wardrobe they love by connecting with their inner essence.  She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and the author of That’s So You! Create a look you love with beauty, style and grace.  Ginger has been interviewed by Worth Magazine, Forbes Magazine, Fox News and Bloomberg Business. In this episode we discuss the hard lessons learned from starting her business and her entrepreneurial journey; how her mentor set her up for success; exquisite inner and outer beauty; and the importance of presenting well on zoom video.   You are going to absolutely love this episode because there is some great advice for graduating students and all women over 40 who want to look and feel good. Golden Nuggets: When you are looking good on video you are able to: 1.  Focus on what you have to say instead of worrying about how you look; 2. Talk about the values and benefits you have to offer; and 3. Focus on the connection you are making online. To continue the conversation with  Ginger on social media connect with her on https://www.instagram.com/gingerburr/ Listeners, I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here and to never miss another episode, subscribe or hit the follow button on your favourite podcast player or hit the subscribe button on this website. After all, this is your home for career and business development strategies. One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In conversation with Jennifer Leger, the Co-Founder of QUBER  beaming in from New Brunswick, Canada. According to Jennifer, this is an App designed for everyone to help guide people along their money saving journey and to instill sound money saving habits.

In this episode she shared her journey and the challenges she encountered raising capital to power up her company; finding the right Co-Founder and together building the team to make this idea a reality. Of course, she also shared with us the importance of developing the aptitude to manage our personal finances all the while developing good money saving habits in order to make different choices in life.

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In conversation with Monica McCoy, Entrepreneur living in Atlanta, U.S.A.  She is Founder of Monica Motivates, Pitch University, and the Global Supplier Diversity Consortium.  She is also a global speaker, business strategist, executive coach and consultant. Most recently, Monica was the recipient of the 2019 Start Up Atlanta Best Equity Champion. As Founder of Monica Motivates, LLC., she helps corporate professionals and entrepreneurs transition from being mere spectators, to pursuing their dreams and becoming active participants in having fulfilling, successful personal and professional lives.  Visit www.monicamotivates.com to find out more about the event referenced in the show. In this episode we discuss the importance of branding; finding your authentic purpose and your true North-Star; loving yourself without validation;  positioning your company for success as well as all that jazz that makes life so exciting.  There are several mike drops in this episode which is going to just blow you away. You are going to absolutely love this episode. To have your questions and stories featured in future episodes, please send us a message at https://ireniaroussel.org. Remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts or send us a direct message with your feedback. Please do share this episode with a friend since this may be just the positive conversational blessing they have been waiting for to kickstart their career/entrepreneurialourney.  Let us collectively spread this knowledge across Canada and around the world. My wish for you is to find your new vibes in our new super normal.  I am your host, Irenia Roussel. All aspects of production and artwork was developed and implemented by Irenia Roussel.

In conversation with Adela Mehic-Dzanic living in Vienna, Austria. She is a dynamic entrpeneur who isleading the global business development team at the software company – MAVOCO AG, that is specialized in the IoT industry for the largest, Tier-1 telecom operators in the world. She holds a Master degree in Telecommunications from the University of Electrical Engineering as well the MBA (Master of Business Administration) degree from the Vienna University of Economics and the Technical University of Vienna. The Professional MBA Entrepreneurship & Innovation accelerated her career and opened new opportunities to expand her professional network, enhance her leadership skills and management know-how. Adela is the Vice President of the Female Leaders Network in Vienna as well of the Association of Business Women of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Vienna.

In this episode, Adela shared her journey and her bold career pivots working in various areas of the Telecommunication field and her many travel career adventures.  I love that Adela is on a mission to inspire 1000 women in 2020 and also promoting digitization for businesses to be prepared to embrace the next wave of technology to optimize their businesses. I am so excited about this episode because you are simply going to love this episode. To continue the conversation with Adela connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adela-mehic-dzanic/

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In conversation with Deasha Waddup living in England. Deasha is the Founder of Social Treats - a digital marketing agency.  Deasha shares with us her many adventurous pivots from working in England, Thailand to Australia and now back in England in her neck of the woods.  

In this episode we had a great one-one candid conversation about her journey into digital marketing; practicing social media with soul; tips on how best to use META (formerly known as Facebook Inc.) for organic reach. Thank you Deasha! Enjoy this episode listeners.

I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In conversation with the fabulous Author Tamra Andress living in Virginia, USA.   She is a Business Coach, Author  and a Certified Ordained Minister. Tamra is an entrepreneurial passionista with a heart for illuminating purpose and light within others by first seeking balance in mind, body and spirit. A blessed wife and mama of two little ones. A Kingdom connector, seizing and sharing joy, health, wealth, and wholeness.  She is living life one God wink to the next!

In this episode we discuss her exciting journey as an entrepreneur, her epic fails including the chase for success ahead of what was most important in life  and some key lessons learned along the way. She has a very unique identity and an absolutely refreshing flare. You are absolutely going to enjoy this episode, it's fun and filled with great nuggets. Golden Nuggets 1. Everybody receives and give love differently. 2. We have this uninhibited time right now to give ourselves quality time to try new things and to be innovative. 3. We are all still becoming and let us learn from others the best way to go forward and grow. To continue the conversation with Tamra, connect with her here: https://www.instagram.com/tamra.andress/ I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In conversation with Emmy Award Winning MakeUp Artist Janelle Thomason living in Michigan, USA. We dive into her early years as a MakeUp Artist to her grand pivot to build not one but two companies: the MakeUp Loft and Cosmakery Cosmetics respectively. We take a deep dive into team development and building agility in the business to accommodate her staff, the female professionals, who juggle many priorities as well as developing happy vendors and customers. Enjoy this episode! To continue the conversation with Janelle head over to the website: https://www.themakeuploft.org I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and also subscribe to this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support.

In conversation with the Fabulous Pamela Hyatt living in Peterborough, Ontario Canada. Pamela Hyatt is a content marketing specialist at the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT), a freelance copywriter, social media manager, and a mom.  Her specialty is building relationships and finding the most interesting and valuable aspects to any story.   In this episode we talk about the importance of marketing yourself; how to overcome epic failure and how businesses can market in times of crisis.   Enjoy this episode! To have your questions and stories featured in future episodes, please send us a message at https://ireniaroussel.org. Remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts or send us a direct message with your feedback. Please do share this episode with a friend since this may be just the positive conversational blessing they have been waiting for to kickstart their career/entrepreneurialourney.  Let us collectively spread this knowledge across Canada and around the world. My wish for you is to find your new vibes in our new super normal.  I am your host, Irenia Roussel. All aspects of production and artwork was developed and implemented by Irenia Roussel. Note: The audio on this one is a bit rough but the content is fantastic.

Meet the fabulous Nicola J Rowley trained as a Journalist and began her career in local radio before becoming a Reporter/ Newsreader on Radio 1 reading the news for the likes of Chris Moyles and Sara Cox. With a passion for communicating, she soon began working in Television, working predominantly as a Producer/Reporter for the BBC News Channel, and covering events for BBC Two, BBC World and as an Entertainment Reporter for BBC Three. A career in Communications beckoned and she worked both in agency and in-house for more than a decade on some of the UK’s most successful stunts, campaigns and launches. In January of 2019, Nicola launched her Communications Agency, NJRPR. She now helps female entrepreneurs and brands in the entertainment and leisure industries get noticed through strategic PR storytelling.  Alongside the agency, she also runs the Working Mum Association, a global community of 60,000+ women, providing them with additional support, inspiration, and motivation. Nicola is also a multi-award-winning Children’s Author, and has published two picture books, James and the Amazing Gift and James and the Birthday Balloon (the audiobook of which was narrated by TV’s Dr Ranj). In this episode Nicola shares her big career pivots; we talk about the importance of instilling self leadership from a very early age; having tenacity and a growth mindset to succeed in your career and life journey. Enjoy this episode! To have your questions and stories featured in future episodes, please send us a message at https://ireniaroussel.org. Remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts or send us a direct message with your feedback. Please do share this episode with a friend since this may be just the positive conversational blessing they have been waiting for to kickstart their career/entrepreneurialourney.  Let us collectively spread this knowledge across Canada and around the world. My wish for you is to find your new vibes in our new super normal.  I am your host, Irenia Roussel. All aspects of production and artwork was developed and implemented by Irenia Roussel.

In conversation with the fascinating Marcelo Lu, President of BASF Canada living in Toronto Canada.  As President, he chairs BASF Canada’s Executive Committee and heads BASF Canada’s Leadership Team.  Marcelo leads BASF Canada’s internal business support groups including: Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, and Market and Customer Development and orchestrates all of BASF’s businesses in Canada. He is also responsible for the implementation of the company’s global and regional strategies in the country. . . In this episode we talk about importance of career pivots; mentorship; the role of science and technology to assist in this current environment for the good of humanity; and all that jazz that makes our lives so exciting.  Enjoy this episode! To have your questions and stories featured in future episodes, please send us a message at https://ireniaroussel.org. Remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts or send us a direct message with your feedback. Please do share this episode with a friend since this may be just the positive conversational blessing they have been waiting for to kickstart their career/entrepreneurialourney.  Let us collectively spread this knowledge across Canada and around the world. My wish for you is to find your new vibes in our new super normal.  I am your host, Irenia Roussel. All aspects of production and artwork was developed and implemented by Irenia Roussel. Note: The audio on this one is a bit rough but the content is fantastic.

In Conversation with the dynamic Nick Dimitrov who lives in Seattle, WA, USA, and is the founder and CEO of Amazon Bound.  In 2013, Nick joined Amazon and co-founded Amazon Game Studios in a series of direct pitches to Amazon’s CEO, Jeff Bezos. Amazon has since invested more than one billion dollars in the gaming space, by acquiring the game-streaming platform Twitch, developing its own 3D game engine, and building top-budget games in its internal studios. Nick also became an Amazon Bar Raiser, one of that small number of Amazonians, who decide whether the company should hire a job candidate or not. In his three-year tenure as a Bar Raiser, he interviewed more than 350 job applicants and determined whether they raised the Amazon hiring bar. In 2018, Nick left Amazon to start Amazon Bound, a company designed to help prepare job applicants to interview effectively with Amazon and other tech companies that practice behavioral interviewing techniques. The future is now. This is the time to be a dragon. . . In this episode, Nick shared his journey from Bulgaria to the United States; his epic career pivots; and his thoughts about what it takes to succeed in your career and life. He also gives tips on how to you land next job at Amazon or any company. To continue the conversation with Nick connect with him here: https://amazonbound.today/?src=ir I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

In Conversation with the dynamic Jerry Lee, X-Googler and Co-Founder of Wonsulting.  He is from Torrance, California and graduated summa cum laude from Babson College.   After graduating, Jerry was hired as the youngest analyst in his organization by being promoted multiple times in 2 years to his current position.   Outside of work, Jerry partners with universities & organizations (100+ to date) to help others land into their dream careers. He's amassed 30,000+ followers and has reached 10M+ professionals. In this episode, Jerry shared his journey as a self made career professional; the power of harnessing mentorship to fast track your career; imposter syndrome; and the future of work. I thoroughly enjoyed this discussion and I know you my listeners will love it too. Golden Nuggets: Harnessing the power of mentorship. 1. Think of yourself as a company to harness the power of mentorship- think multiple people vs. one person - Build your very own board of advisors. 2. Be mindful of choosing the right mentor. There is not one person that encapsulates all the areas in your life - choose wisely in other to grow exponentially. 3.  Aspire to surround yourself with people who will inspire you to grow in different areas of your life. 4. Structure your mentors for different aspects of you life e.g. Career Development, Personal Development and Spirital Development. Pick the aspects which are most important to you. 5. Understand your mentorship relationship, whether its a “cactus” or a “rose” because this will determine how deep you go with the relationship and how you manage it. To continue the conversation with Jerry connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehakjerrylee/ I would love to get your feedback always so please do connect with me here at https://ireniaroussel.org and subscribe to the blog nuggets and this podcast. I invite you to head over to the sister podcast, the Canadian Side Hustle and Business Podcast to check out the fantastic Canadian guests. Thank you for your support as always. To be a guest on this podcast connect with me here . One more thing, share this episode with a friend or family member who you know could benefit from the knowledge which you just gained. Let’s spread the love of knowledge.

Featuring Carolina Silva: Forest Engineer, Entrepreneur and Community Volunteer living in Vancouver, British Colombia, Canada.   She is absolutely amazing, working 45 hours as a full-time Forest Engineer by day and she spends evenings working on her side hustle business, as a Young Living Distributor.  Carolina has a beautiful way to make work life integration easy by getting back to nature and unplugging on the weekends. You are going to love this episode! To have your questions and stories featured in future episodes, please send us a message at https://ireniaroussel.org. Remember to subscribe, rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts or send us a direct message with your feedback. Please do share this episode with a friend since this may be just the positive conversational blessing they have been waiting for to kickstart their career/entrepreneurialourney.  Let us collectively spread this knowledge across Canada and around the world. My wish for you is to find your new vibes in our new super normal.  I am your host, Irenia Roussel. All aspects of production and artwork was developed and implemented by Irenia Roussel.

Note: The audio on this one is a bit rough but the content is fantastic.