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For over 20 years, as a BBC foreign journalist, Melanie Marshall explored fascinating and often high-risk places around the globe. Whether in the Middle East, Ukraine, Afghanistan, or China, she's known for her ability to craft uniquely human and accessible narratives that build understanding and evoke change.

Her work has earned international acclaim including multiple Emmy nominations. She has connected with people from across the spectrum of human experience—often witnessing the hardest days of their lives.
Despite this, she's optimistic about the future. The 'accidental bravery' of the people I've met is a light to guide us – essential in tough times. Melanie loves helping people connect to that light— tapping into their own bravery as they navigate the (often scary) unknown.

Launne Kolla has wanted to save the planet and animals since she was young, which started by falling in love with manatees at a young age. A small town, prairie girl at heart, Launne followed her dreams and became a wildlife and marine biologist and self declared ‘bird nerd’.

As the co-founder and CEO of Re-Route, Launne and her husband, Dillon, are committed to redefining waste management practices and teaching others how to keep it simple when it comes to consuming less and saving more!

This episode if packed full of tips that will help you save money, produce less waste, and be more mindful of the decisions you make that impact the earth.

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Statistics show that one in three women will experience violence or a sexual assault once in their lifetime. At the age of 18, Crystal Greenwood experienced a violent sexual assault that left her with residual trauma. After turning to drugs and alcohol to cope with the trauma she found movement and martial arts as a positive way to move through her pain, on her path to healing. Her passion for martial arts led her to opening her own martial arts studio with her husband where they educate others on self-defence and martial arts. In this episode Crystal shares some of her own personal experience but also, how you can keep yourself safer.

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How do you survive the devastating loss of a child and find joy again? Jessica Janzen is a dynamic Speaker, Author, Coach, and Influencer who wears many hats, including being a devoted wife, mother of three, and Co-Founder of The Love for Lewiston Foundation.

Her mission is to inspire others to unlock their most resilient selves and find abundance and joy in everyday moments. After the heartbreaking loss of her son Lewiston in 2016,

Jessica committed to living a life she once only dreamed of. Her bestselling book, Bring the Joy, and the $2.5 million she’s helped raise for Love for Lewiston in honor of Lewiston, are testaments to her passion and purpose.

Find out more here: https://www.jessicajanzen.ca/about

Learn more about Love for Lewiston here: https://www.loveforlewiston.com/

Buy Jessica's Book https://www.amazon.ca/Bring-Joy-Jessica-Janzen/dp/194978441X

I've spent the last 10 years exploring the connection between my mind and my body and have explored multiple different alternative therapies and modalities to help regulate my nervous system and work through layers of belief systems, conflict, and emotional pain. The modality that has changed my life the most has been BodyTalk. So much so, that I studied it, became a certified practitioner, and built a thriving wellness practice with hundreds of clients. In this episode, I share a bit about what BodyTalk is, how it works, and how it worked for me and many of my clients. I'm a firm believer that we require multiple different tools and tricks to help support our overall wellness.

To book a virtual session or learn more visit: www.lauralawrence.ca

Dr. Alisha Rai, is a South-African Canadian family physician who is deeply committed to advocacy for the disability community. This is fueled by her personal experience as a mother to a son with cerebral palsy. She co-founded a non-profit with her husband, Hope for Cerebral Palsy to fund quality private early interventional therapy for children with cerebral palsy. Additionally, she openly shares her experience with infertility and has the privilege of speaking at a TEDx event at the University of Mississippi. Her multifaceted background reflects a passion for healthcare, advocacy, and sharing impactful stories.

Chau Lui is the co-owner of Paris Jewellers, a jewelry company founded by her mother, who immigrated to Canada from Vietnam. Witnessing her mother’s work ethic, grace and gratitude, Chau grew their family business to 22 stores in 4 provinces across Canada.

Chau’s journey is not just one of expansion, but of resilience, the power of learning through failure, and a commitment to continuous growth while maintaining her family values.

Rick and Krista Eady are entrepreneurs who work to inspire and encourage others to step into the best version of themselves and live a purpose driven life. Rick is a personal wellness & fitness coach and Krista is the founder of DBL Designs, a lifestyle jewellery brand designed to celebrate the everyday girl who BELIEVES she is MORE. If you're looking for some light-hearted but real talk about self-development, marriage and relationships, this is the episode for you.

Check out DBL Designs here: https://dbldesigns.ca/

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We give our kids smartphones, but do we truly understand the inherent dangers that lie behind the screens?

Amy Neville is a bereaved mother, activist, and advocate who was blindsided by the death of her 14 year old son Alex who had become connected with a drug dealer via SnapChat. That drug dealer sold Alex a counterfeit oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl that killed him. Amy is the founder of the Alexander Neville Foundation who’s mission is to educate youth and communities on teen mental health and the dangers of social media and fentanyl. Amy has orchestrated 5 rallies in front of SnapChat head quarters to speak up about the harms happening to kids on SnapChat. Find more information out about the Alexander Neville Foundation at https://anfhelp.org/

Sam Demma is a best-selling author and one of the most in-demand keynote speakers in the education and association sectors. His bestselling debut book, 'Empty Your Backpack' has been called “a must-read for young dreamers.” Join me as Sam and I talk about how he turned his pain into incredible purpose all because of the words of one teacher in his life and how small, consistent actions can make the biggest impact in our lives. Sam is making a huge impact on the mental health of others with his giant red backpack and this episode is jam packed full of golden nuggest of wisdom from this dynamic, fun and wise 24 year old!

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