Embrace Your Destiny

About Samantha: Meet Samantha! Samantha King is a former teacher with 8+ years of experience creating engaging learning experiences for her students in elementary classrooms. After years in both the corporate and small business worlds, Samantha is still teaching! Tired of seeing service providers like her trading in their corporate lives only to bring all the work and double the hours into their new business, Samantha is using her skill set to teach these busy entrepreneurs how to package their experience into online courses that become products that run without them while showing them how to use those courses to generate more recurring income without working around the clock. You can find Samantha below: LinkedIn: @FempireBuilders https://www.linkedin.com/company/fempirebuilders/ and @IAMSamanthaKing https://www.linkedin.com/in/iamsamanthaking/ Facebook: @FempireBuilders https://www.facebook.com/fempirebuilders/ and @IAMSamanthaKing https://www.facebook.com/IAMSamanthaKing Twitter: @FempireBuilders https://twitter.com/fempirebuilders and @IAMSamanthaKing https://twitter.com/iamsamanthaking SHOW NOTES: 00:06 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:23 - Samantha King's introduction 02:17 - Samantha shares her story 04:26 - Dealing with the guilt of feeling everything was a chore 06:06 - Samantha's husband recognizes it's time to get her help 08:31 - Samantha starts to think about her life 10:00 - The decision is made that life needed to change 11:59 - Samantha decides she's done with living to work 13:20 - Fempire Builders community is created 16:36 - Learning to say no was the lesson learned from experiencing burnout 18:28 - The importance of setting boundaries with everyone in your life 25:52 - Samantha's biggest lesson 33:24 - Samantha's final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Daria: Daria Tsvenger is a Forbes-featured mindset & life coach and host & creator of the top personal growth program “The Dream Sprint”. Her work has helped hundreds of people tap into the power of the brain to gain clarity and define the next steps in life. She has inspired hundreds of people on stages all over the world for clients including Robinhood, Prana, and MGM Law. Daria shared her expertise on TV shows such as “Good Morning LA-LA-LAND”, “Simulation” and the major publications like “Vogue”, “ThriveGlobal”, “Forbes”. She is also a mentor at 500 Startups, where she helps entrepreneurs manage stress, increase confidence, and supercharge productivity. More than 30,000 passionate dreamers are following Daria’s work. Daria completed a Cognitive Neuroscience Stanford University extension program and had a chance to learn from top experts like Dr. Joe Dispenza, Tony Robbins, Dr. David Eagleman, Marisa Peer, and Dr. Loretta Breuning. She is available for comment on topics such as harnessing the power of neuroscience to achieve your dreams, priming your brain for success, and how to find your true purpose. Follow Daria’s work on Instagram, Facebook @daria_tsvenger @the_dream_sprint Daria’s corporate clients Contact Info info@thedreamsprint.com Links Website http://www.thedreamsprint.com; www.dariatsvenger.com Instagram http://instagram.com/daria_tsvenger Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/dariatsv LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariatsvenger/ SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - Introduction to the podcast 00:31 - Daria's biography 01:30 - Daria shares her story 02:46 - Daria moves to the United States 03:30 - Going through an existential crisis 04:55 - Depression sets in 06:06 - Daria learns how the brain works to deal with her depression instead of taking medication 07:44 - Our brains are not trained to deal with involuntary change 10:24 - Daria's biggest lesson 12:30 - Tools Daria used to get out of her depression 16:24 - Daria offers advice to anyone going through something similar 19:19 - Daria's final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Leonie: Leonie Dawson is a teacher, mentor, and inspirer, helping highly sensitive oddballs (just like her!) discover their big glorious dreams, feel less alone, and change the world! She is world-renowned for her internationally best-selling ‘Create Your Shining Year Workbooks’ which have been helping women create the vision and map out the plan for the dream lives for over 10 years now. Leonie generated over 7 million in revenue, all while working part-time hours, being a hippie weirdo, and spending lots of time enjoying life with her two daughters and husband in the most beautiful parts of Australia. Find her: www.leoniedawson.com Instagram: @leoniedawson Facebook: @leoniedawson SHOW NOTES: 00:08 - Introduction to the podcast 00:28 - Leonie's bio 01:30 - Sandra share a story about one of her experiences with Leonie's workbook 04:15 - Leonie shares her journey 07:24 - Leonie experiences some of the darkest days of her life 10:00 - Experiencing communal anxiety in 2020 11:52 - The importance of identifying your trigger points 13:11 - Leonie's biggest lesson 14:40 - Understanding the inner critic 24:34 - The importance of writing your goals down AND reviewing them regularly 25:20 - Leonie's advice for those dealing with mental health issues 26:36 - Leonie debunks some of the myths associated with taking medication for mental health 29:58 - The Anxiety Workbook 34:15 - Leonie's final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Joy: Joy “Pink Girl Teaches” is an energetic, life-loving “girl-next- door” who loves encouraging others to fulfill their potential in Christ. She firmly believes God’s Word in Jeremiah 29:11, “I know the plans that I have for you.” She is a certified Dating & Relationship Coach who passionately helps her clients change the path that they take in search for meaning, dignity, purpose, hope and love. She is a Sexual & Narcissistic abuse advocate, author and host of the Project Real Love podcast. Her breakthrough memoir Beyond the Mask, captures readers attention as she transparently shares her journey from shame to showstopper. She candidly talks about her road to recovery from the long term effects of childhood sexual assault. She gives insight on how codependency influenced her adult relationships choices and translates the importance of self love and boundaries. An overcomer of narcissistic abuse, she stands tall in God’s power to transform lives. She is a Co-author of “Life in The Diaspora”. The Project Real Love Podcast, promotes a healthy image of love without compromise and aims to shatter myths about what love is and is not. It is the place, where myths are dispelled and you are equipped to find that imperfect but perfect love for you. She honestly shares the principles of God’s Word via the podium and the pen through the lens of her own life. With humor and vulnerability, Joy tells-it- like-it- is but does so with grace, integrity, and love. She authentically encourages and challenges others to: SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - Introduction to podcast 00:25 - Joy's bio 02:34 - Joy shares her story 06:34 - Joy talks about falling into the victim mindset 08:18 - The exhaustion when you're not authentic to yourself 09:13 - NO as a complete sentence 10:42 - Joy's biggest lesson 13:53 - The decisions we make create our reality 15:00 - A different definition of self-love 17:18 - Joy's advice to others 19:43 - Set up healthy boundaries for yourself 22:53 - Joy's final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA, and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and the circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Laurie: Laurie Mohlman returned to school at the age of 43 as a single mother of three teenage children, two of whom have autism. She got her bachelor's degree in human behavior with an emphasis in family studies at age 45 and her masters of social work with an emphasis in substance use and criminal behavior at age 47. She currently works as a mental health therapist in Salt Lake City, Utah at the Salt Lake County Jail as well as an online therapist through the Talkspace online therapy service. She is also the co-host of the Stop Living the Apology podcast that focuses on letting go of regrets and shame and what she and her best friend and co-host Angela Hough call "embracing your awesome". She particularly loves the focus of working with women and helping them truly embrace their lives, especially when they are feeling stuck. She co-hosts women's retreats with Angela in the beautiful mountains of Park City, Utah. Stop Living the Apology Podcast: http://stoplivingtheapology.libsyn.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stoplivingtheapology/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stopapology SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - Introduction to podcast 00:28 - Laurie Mohlman's bio 01:31 - Laurie shares her story 04:00 - Difficult decisions had to be made on all sides 05:30 - Questioning choices made 07:50 - Laurie connects with advocates for her kids during her studies 10:17 - Laurie's biggest lesson 12:21 - Laurie finds a way to trust that things will work out 13:31 - Learning to release the grip 16:00 - Laurie's strong support system helped her make the choice to go back to school 18:18 - Laurie's advice for others going through something similar 21:49 - Laurie's final thoughts 25:08 - Ask yourself questions like "how can I grow?" and "what's the opportunity in this for me?" About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Sharon: Sharon is a single mom of three and has homeschooled for 16 years. She has been a serial entrepreneur for nearly 25 years helping people make more money in their businesses. As a life and online business coach, Sharon is passionate about helping people find the mental blocks that stop them from reaching their goals and the courage to go out and live the life they dream about through an inner mind concept that creates transformation which helps people think differently and make more productive actions. She loves sharing strategies, empowerment and inspiration through her Livestream show every Wednesday and her Fearless Pursuits Podcast. Where to find Sharon: www.FearlessPursuits.com www.Facebook.com/FearlessPursuits Instagram: http://bit.ly/2tg3Ugc YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/NyCo7J SHOW NOTES: 00:03 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:19 - Sharon Koenig's bio 01:09 - Sharon shares her story 03:50 - Sharon realizes there's a possibility that she could die without knowing true love 05:40 - Sharon pursues knowledge about quantum physics 07:48 - Sharon's biggest lesson 08:15 - Fear paralyzes 10:35 - We live in reaction mode instead of living on purpose 10:59 - The worry of being perceived as selfish 13:21 - The importance of taking responsibility for our own thoughts 14:50 - Ask yourself "what meaning am I giving this?" 16:00 - Dealing with judgement 16:40 - Sharon's advice to anyone going through a similar challenge 19:15 - The importance of seeking support 20:21 - Sharon's final thoughts 23:57 - 3 stages of belief About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Daeyna: Daeyna (Dee) Jackson is a writer, speaker, podcaster and creative entrepreneur. She is passionate about helping women find their unique voices, build their confidence and be bold as heaven in their lives. After leaving her failed marriage and making all the wrong decisions, she moved across the world to Japan to start a new life and fulfill her God-given purpose. When she is not working on her podcast- She Is A Mess, she can be found binge-watching Doctor Who, listening to a good book on Audible and trying her best to not spend her entire paycheck at the Daiso 100-yen store. Check our her podcast episodes on iTunes and Google Podcast or connect with her at sheisamessage@gmail.com. https://Facebook.com/sheisamessage https://instagram.com/sheisamessage sheisamess.com SHOW NOTES: 00:04 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:27 - Daeyna Jackson's bio 01:24 - Daeyna shares her story 02:45 - Daeyna's curiosity leads to an interesting discovery 05:00 - The feeling that it's not safe to share what's going on 07:45 - Daeyna decides to do more investigating 09:28 - Daeyna's advised to leave her home for her own well-being 10:20 - Losing control of emotions 11:49 - Daeyna asks her husband to tell her the truth 13:24 - The feeling that everything was built on a lie 15:25 - Daeyna and her husband seek counselling 16:23 - A visit to check on her husband doesn't end well 17:25 - Making bad decisions trying to heal 18:30 - Daeyna's biggest lesson 24:53 - Daeyna offers advice to anyone going through something similar 29:04 - Daeyna's final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Ana: Ana was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a young adult, she moved to the United States where she continued her college studies. She became a teacher for nearly 10 years, teaching children of all ages from early childhood to high school to assistant professor in college. It was during her experience as a high school teacher that she discovered her passion for helping people gain a new perspective by empowering them and loving them without conditions. It has been Ana‘s life experience of loss and achievements, intention and belief, that has giving her a compassionate yet powerful outlook on life and relationships. Ana aligns the energy in a person’s body (physical, mental, emotional and spiritual) by finding what blocks a person and removing those blocks through a Quantum Source Energy Healing modality she has created. She has a Masters of Science Degree in Psychology, is a Certified Professional Coach, a Reiki Master and a Quantum Healer. Website: www.AnaLauraLevin.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love_alignment facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnaLauraLevin/ SHOW NOTES: 00:12 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:32 - Ana Levin's bio 01:40 - Ana share's her story 05:00 - The value of understanding that we're all connected 06:18 - It takes courage to face our shadows 08:28 - Useful practice of allowing yourself to be in the moment without judgement 11:58 - Nothing has meaning but the meaning we give it! 13:08 - Gifts received along the journey 14:07 - Ana's biggest lesson 17:40 - The importance of claiming our own inner authority 19:34 - Ana learns that we are not what we do 21:00 - Ana finds a way to feel good about her situation using the power of love 22:34 - Ana offers advice to anyone going through a similar experience 28:35 - Ana's final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Justina: Meet Justina: outgoing, bubbly, and a kind hearted soul. Her educational background has earned her degrees in Psychology and Health Studies, but by trade, she works with and advocates on behalf of children and youth. Justina is a business owner and is currently in the process of writing her first fiction novel. As an avid traveler, she is now looking to plan more trips that have a purpose; by touching the lives of locals that reside in communities she visits. In the past, she has volunteered at an orphanage in Dominican Republic, and in Dominica after Hurricane Maria. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/TinaWare Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/TinaWare SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - About the Embrace Your Destiny podcast 00:24 - Who is Justina Ware 01:12 - Justina shares her story 04:27 - What's so special about turning 18? 05:44 - 18, 25 and 30 - benchmark ages given too much importance 11:17 - Justina's dreams shift from med school to journalism 12:34 - Justina's parents refuse to accept journalism as an option 13:15 - Justina's parents get a surprise at graduation 14:24 - Justina realizes the importance of standing up for herself 16:49 - Justina talks about her book 18:30 - Self-esteem and hair are 2 themes of the book 20:35 - Justina's biggest lesson 24:22 - Saying no when those around have set their own boundaries, makes a difference 25:32 - Justina's advice for anyone going through something similar in their own lives About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Shalini: Shalini Dharna is an accountant and financial health advocate. As a CPA she educates and empowers business owners to love their numbers and use them to make informed business decisions. Numbers aren't scary, but making the changes necessary to improve your finances can be overwhelming. That's where DharnaCPA comes in. With guidance and expert advice, your financial goals can become reality. Outside of tax planning and financial strategy, Shalini does public speaking engagements on various financial literacy topics. Her goal is to help you get financially healthy both in your business and personal finances. www.dharnacpa.ca www.facebook.com/dharnacpa www.instagram.com/dharnacpa Book a complimentary 15 minute discovery call – www.calendly.com/dharnacpa SHOW NOTES: 00:06 - What the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast is all about 00:25 - Introduction to Shalini Dharna 01:11 - Shalini shares her story 02:40 - Shalini chooses to leave her job and join the family business 05:05 - Working with her dad and his years of expertise means not having to figure everything out on her own 06:42 - Shalini is grateful for the support of her parents and in-laws with her two kids 07:50 - Shalini's biggest lesson 09:28 - The challenge of networking as an entrepreneur, coming from a corporate environment 12:13 - Getting outside your comfort zone is a necessary requirement 13:36 - Dealing with mom guilt 15:09 - Shalini's much closer with her parents now that she works with them 18:28 - Shalini offers advice 19:32 - Ask for help! 20:50 - The importance of having a positive support system 22:42 - Shalini's final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her husband Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Tiffany: Tiffany Areco is a Life Coach who specializes in Radical Forgiveness and helps her clients focus on self-dependence. She also guides restless, and unsettled individuals step by step away from boredom and comfort towards an unapologetic life After overcoming abusive and manipulative relationships, Tiffany uses her story and personal experience to support her clients as they find their inner strength, redefine their purpose, and love their daily lives. You can follow her at tiffanyareco.com and @tiffanyareco SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - What the Embrace Your Destiny podcast is all about 00:25 - Introduction to Tiffany Areco 01:07 - Tiffany shares her story 03:07 - Amazing first year of relationship 03:57 - Tiffany's partner starts to face pressure 06:30 - Tiffany gets blamed for the situation 07:50 - Signs things weren't the way Tiffany thought 09:20 - Tiffany cautioned by friends and family 10:00 - Tiffany decides she wants a different life 11:30 - Tiffany falls back into the trap 13:38 - Radio show makes Tiffany think 14:45 - Tiffany finds more evidence that things are not what they seem 15:50 - Tiffany commits to doing things differently 17:52 - Tiffany's biggest lesson 22:24 - Grateful for growth 23:56 - Tiffany takes responsibility for her part 24:54 - Tiffany offers advice to anyone in a similar situation 31:11 - Don't allow anyone to tell you what you can and cannot do 32:20 - People treat us the way we allow them to About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Yasmine: Yasmine Khater is the sales strategist and serial entrepreneur that helps tiny business owners master sales psychology in order to sell out their service and create more impact. She started and grew an award winning storytelling agency VSStory before she transitioned to run Sales Story Method where she has consults and trains hundreds of small business owners and big companies on how to close more sales. On the side of Yasmine is also preparing for an expedition to the Arctic to produce her first documentary series and raise awareness on climate change issues. If you are curious about the tools she uses to sell out here service, make sure to download the toolkit here Find her at SalesStoryMethod.com or on Instagram : www.instagram.com/salesstorymethod and facebook.com/salesstorymethod Find Yasmine's bucketlist here: http://yasminekhater.com/bucketlist/ SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - Embrace Your Destiny Podcast introduction 00:26 - Yasmine Khater's bio 01:29 - Yasmine share's her story 04:11 - Yasmine loses her father to cancer at the age of 21 06:45 - Yasmine's questions what having "done it all" means for her 09:40 - Yasmine's biggest lesson 12:32 - Sometimes your dreams don't have to be that big 13:30 - We have more time than we think! 15:00 - Take time out for yourself 17:00 - Yasmine shares story about how she got comfortable saying no 19:08 - Biggest entrepreneurial challenge 20:20 - The importance of connecting with an entrepreneurial community 23:13 - Yasmine offers advice to anyone considering entrepreneurship 28:31 - Yasmine's final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Lucy: Lucy Smith is an Anxiety Management Mentor after her own struggles with anxiety, fears and confidence. Lucy found her way out of this and continues to manage it using personal development, self-care, a morning and evening routine. After this life changing transformation it became her mission in life to support as many people as possible with their own struggles through personal development. Lucy has a membership site on Succeed Now and has created a resource library for children on Cheerful Children. Where to find Lucy: https://succeednow.co.uk Stand Up To Anxiety by Lucy Smith: https://succeednow.co.uk/book/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/succeednow26 Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/succeednow Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/succeednow26 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZkgux_CtecxwaiSRyankXg SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - Introduction to the Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:24 - Lucy Smith's bio 00:49 - Lucy shares her story 01:24 - Anxiety begins to take over 01:59 - Supermarket meltdown 02:33 - Lucy seeks professional help 03:40 - Doctor's (not so nice) diagnosis 05:30 - Helpful resources: The Anxiety Solution, Confidence 07:51 - Lucy's biggest lesson 11:39 - Lucy's advice for others going through a similar experience 13:18 - What's next for Lucy? 17:01 - Lucy's daily practice 19:18 - Chat about the movie E-Motion and an unpaid plug for Gaia.com ;) 22:04 - Lucy's final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Jessica: Jessica Danford, 34, Toronto Ontario, was propelled into a healthy lifestyle in 2015 after she was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Enjoying life as a virtual wellness coach helping you life your best gf life! She shares her positive approach to gluten-free life on her website GfreeWifey.com A passionate advocate for the celiac community with a personal mission to advocate access to safe food for all she created #GFreeWifeyFoodBank. Partnering with local food banks, rescues and various food initiatives in Ontario, to start the conversation on access to safe food. Providing education and training workshops, fund-raising and GF/allergen friendly food-drives in collaboration with local communities and organizations. Nominated Daily Bread food bank Community Champion In 2018 for her contributions to local food programs. To date GFreeWifey-foodbank has donated nearly $4000 and 2040 pounds of gluten-free food to community partners. Where to find Jessica: Visit www.gfreewifey.com Instagram @gfreewifey Facebook @gfreewifey Purchase - GFreeWifey Community Cookbook - Bringing community together - helping you transition to a gluten-free life. Donate to GFreeWifey Food Bank Subscribe to GFW E-newlestter Youtube @gfreewifey LinkedIn Jessica Danford SHOW NOTES: 00:01 - Introduction to the podcast 00:23 - Jessica Danford's bio 01:30 - Jessica shares her story 02:25 - Jessica and her friends are involved in a gang sexual assault 03:29 - Jessica finds herself connecting with other "troubled" people 04:34 - After being told she was crazy for asking about Celiac disease, Jessica's sister is diagnosed and her diagnosis follows 05:30 - Jessica becomes an advocate for Celiac sufferers 06:10 - Glutenfreewifey.com is born! 06:23 - In Canada, close to 1 million people use food banks 07:40 - In most cases when someone is diagnosed as having Celiac disease and they start eating gluten free, they gain weight 08:20 - Jessica shares her biggest lesson 09:50 - Shame is the biggest setback for people 13:20 - Jessica offers her advice to anyone struggling with something similar 14:40 - September is National Recovery Month 15:33 - Jessica's final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Kole: Kole Whitty is a Bio-Integration Specialist and somatic stress/tension/trauma release expert. Every “Body” has a unique language that, when integrated, becomes an instinctual super power. Kole works closely with her husband Tah and together they have helped hundreds of people to integrate their wellness practice and understand how their subconscious thoughts and patterns become physical manifestations. They know that by FEELing your way into a flow using the nervous system to discharge constricting emotions and tap into the power of their body intelligence brings physical and emotional freedom. Her experience spans 17 years of professional speaking after a coma from a drug over dose, all over major television networks, the Untitled Nations and universities, 5 years as a personal trainer/fitness instructor and wellness coach , even winning instructor of the year with the largest fitness company in the US, Beachbody and 10 years in shamanic plant medicines and Andean traditions. https://www.tahkole.com https://www.facebook.com/TahKole/ https://www.instagram.com/getphysikole SHOW NOTES: 00:04 - Podcast introduction 00:30 - Introduction to Kole Whitty 01:48 - Kole shares her story 03:19 - Kole's turning point 04:00 - Kole starts competing in pageants 05:48 - Kole gets signed to a management company 07:09 - Returning to Utah and getting married 07:34 - At 26, Kole is suffering from multiple illnesses 08:13 - The realization that unresolved emotional pain was manifesting itself physically 08:45 - Journey triggered the work she does with clients now 09:48 - Kole's biggest lesson 10:48 - The Three Ps (Pause, Physical scan, Proceed) 13:52 - Empowerment = when you're in control of your emotions 15:31 - "Does this align with what I want?" 20:20 - Releasing the need to carry "weapons" 23:41 - Kole's advice 29:16 - The Body Keeps Score - Bessel van der Kolk Walking the Tiger - Peter Levine About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Lynne: Lynne Maureen Hurdle is a communication expert and conflict resolution strategist, facilitator, speaker, and leadership coach with over 35 years of experience in blending the connection between communication, conflict and culture into her unique style of engagement for leaders. She is the author of the best seller, Closing Conflict for Leaders: How to Be a Bold Leader and Develop a Kick-Ass, High-Functioning, Happy AF Team. Prevention, Intervention and Transformational Conflict Resolution are all at the heart of her work. Lynne's expertise is in engaging her clients with creative processes designed to create dialogue and teach skills that can be used in the most difficult leadership situations. The belief that helping people transform their lives begins with transforming your own, led to her well received TEDxWomen talk entitled, The Weight of Hate. Lynne created The Soul of Conflict Summit, a groundbreaking online forum designed to create deep dialogue around conflict, old wounds and healing. She passionately writes about Breaking Culture: Conflict and Cultural Breakthroughs for Psychology Today. She has had the privilege to deliver her unique trainings, workshops and deep coaching to leaders from Harlem to Hong Kong and from the South Bronx to South Africa. Lynne brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and her special Lynnergy to every client. Twitter @conflictcloser LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnemaureenhurdle/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/theconflictcloser/ Website: lynnemaureenhurdle.com SHOW NOTES: 00:05 - Introduction to podcast 00:24 - Lynne Hurdle's biography 02:07 - Lynne shares her journey 06:50 - Lynne loses her mother before she becomes a mom herself 08:08 - The struggle to understand why clients aren't implementing the tools and techniques they are taught 08:56 - Lynne looks for the opportunity presented after losing her mother 13:51 - It's necessary to find out where we learned how to deal with conflict 16:07 - Lynne shares her biggest lesson 20:11 - Relationships are everything! 21:29 - We have to have a better relationship with conflict 22:38 - Avoiding conflict leads to it growing larger than it needs to be 26:30 - The importance of having patience with one another 27:40 - We have to talk to one another to gain understanding 30:27 - Lynne offers advice to anyone struggling with conflict in their own life 31:50 - Remember to listen to understand, not to interrupt! 33:54 - Conflict doesn't have to be a negative thing About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Lisa Marie: Lisa Marie Pepe is The Confidence Coach and Online Visibility Expert for passionate, heart-centered women entrepreneurs, a #1 International best-selling author of The Art of Unlearning: Top Experts Share Conscious Choices for Empowered Living, and a motivational speaker. Trained at the graduate level in both Education and Clinical Psychology and with over three years of experience as a successful virtual assistant and social media manager, Lisa Marie empowers her clients to fully embrace their unique gifts and talents by providing them with the skills they need to develop rock-solid confidence and become vibrantly visible online. She has been featured in The Huffington Post, Thrive Global, YFS, and several other noteworthy publications. Lisa Marie has also appeared as a special guest expert on over 40 international telesummits and has been interviewed on dozens of highly regarded podcasts such as The Stellar Life, The Big Movement, and Women in Leadership. Website: http://positivetransformation.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theconfidencehub Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PTPWC/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTPWC SHOW NOTES: 00:08 - Podcast introduction 00:27 - Lisa Marie Pepe bio 01:50 - Lisa Marie shares her story 03:04 - Burnout kicks in 04:21 - Car accident sets Lisa Marie back 05:59 - Lisa Marie gets a wake-up call from a stranger 10:05 - The challenge to figure it all out 11:20 - Lisa Marie asks God for help 12:20 - Lisa Marie makes a 180 degree turn in her life 13:27 - Lisa Marie gets a job 14:07 - Bad news post-surgery takes Lisa Marie out of her new job 15:09 - Lisa Marie starts her wellness coaching business 18:10 - Lisa Marie becomes inspired to help female entrepreneurs with their confidence and visibility 20:25 - Lisa Marie shares her biggest lesson 26:32 - Lisa Marie offers advice About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her fiance Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Laura: Laura Valenti started dancing with Susannah and Ya’Acov Darling Khan - the creators of School of Movement Medicine - in 2009. As soon as she found this form of mindfulness in motion, she fell in love with it and she continued to dance as much as she could even when she had cancer. She is a qualified teacher and facilitator and completed 2 Advanced trainings of the SoMM: 1: Working With The Heart and SEER (Systemic Essential Energy Retrieval), 2: Ritual & Ceremony. Additionally she is a facilitator for the Pachamama Alliance, in support of the culture and wisdom of the people of the Ecuadorian Amazon Forest. Her work is informed by her training in sound and voice therapy, clowning, physical theatre, other healing modalities and her background in law, sociology of migration and human rights. She has lived, traveled and worked in UK, California, Peru, Ecuador, Guatemala and Italy. Working both with groups and on one to one basis she shared Movement Medicine with indigenous communities, people in drug and alcohol rehabilitation, refugees and vulnerable adults. A multi-passionate person, her passions are nature, community, healthy living, co-creation, drumming and eco-psychology. She is currently training also as a coach and offers a 1:1 mentorship program to supporting people in their journey into wholeness, creativity and self love. Laura was born in Italy, where she learnt about good food and hospitality, colourful swearing and native ancient forms of ecstatic dance. Recently she moved to Spain with her partner. Her dream is to find a land to steward and restore, to create her garden and invite people to dance and reconnect to the Elements inside and around them. “Laura in her leading role has a very wide range of gifts which are all sourced by her loving and strong heart. The gifts of clarity, strength, spontaneity, exquisite humour are combined with her gentle and beautiful wild femininity and are rooted in her experience of transforming pain into wisdom”. (Katerina Stejskalova, homeopath and Journey practitioner). Website: https://www.elementalsoulmedicine.com FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Elementalsoulmedicine/ The website of the Movement Medicine Association http://www.movementmedicineassociation.org SHOW NOTES: 00:08 - What the Embrace Your Destiny podcast is all about 00:37 - Introduction to Laura Valenti 02:32 - Laura shares her journey 03:40 - Family struggles with grief after the death of Laura's mother 05:27 - Laura realizes she was using dance as therapy as a child 07:09 - Low self-esteem and self-confidence lead Laura to drugs and alcohol 10:11 - Drug use amplified feelings of discomfort in Laura's body so she turns to yoga and dance 12:29 - Laura decides to study physical theatre 14:40 - Laura receives a cancer diagnosis at age 33 16:02 - Laura sees diagnosis as an opportunity to make choices and have a chance to do more 19:25 - Laura get's the all clear after chemotherapy and gets serious about dance 23:05 - Laura shares her biggest lesson 30:27 - Laura offers advice to anyone going through something similar in their own lives About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her partner Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more...

About Sandy: Sandy Rocourt is a creative writer, speaker, and strategic transformational educator, who helps clients turn the tragedy of loss & heartbreak into the strength needed to rebuild their lives. Sandy is currently completing her memoir by winter of 2019. After going through multiple traumatic losses in a short 3-year span, Sandy found triumph when she discovered a library of personal development books that her now deceased sister had collected. Her journey of self-discovery led Sandy to become a graduate of the acclaimed Robbins-Madanes life coach training program and dedicate her life to empowering others to develop their own toolbox to overcome life’s storms. Today, Sandy works with clients through group coaching and speaking engagements to teach you how to move beyond the pain of grief and loss in order to create happiness, build stronger relationships, and live with intention and fulfillment. Where to find Sandy: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandyrocourt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandyrocourt/ Website: https://sandyrocourt.com/ SHOW NOTES: 00:07 - Introduction to Embrace Your Destiny Podcast 00:48 - Sandy Rocourt's biography 01:55 - Sandy shares her story 05:10 - Enduring a year and a half of struggle 07:05 - Money Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom - Tony Robbins 09:10 - Books really can save you! 11:21 - Sometimes requests for help are left unanswered 12:52 - Sandy struggles to find her purpose 15:00 - Sandy does the fire walk at Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Withing event! 16:08 - Sandy's biggest lesson 20:33 - Writing as a therapeutic tool 21:42 - Sandy offers advice to anyone going through a similar experience 30:45 - Sandy shares her final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her partner Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny

About Cat: Cat Almanzor is a transformational life coach for the mind, body, and spirit. Her mission in life is to equip women to transform pain into power. She partners with women after experiencing toxic relationships, traumatic experiences, or severe life stressors. Cat has known defeat, suffering, struggle, and loss, and she has found her way out of those depths. It was a back‐to‐back life tragedy that served as a painful catalyst for Cat to create a life of pure purpose. She is passionate about empowering women to walk with purpose and stand in their authentic unique identity. Cat is a single mom to two teenagers, a brain injury survivor and warrior, a social‐media guru, investor, and kickboxer. She grew up in a small province in the Philippines and currently resides in Seattle, Washington. Where to find Cat: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catalmanzor/ SHOW NOTES: 00:09 - Embrace Your Destiny Podcast introduction 00:28 - Cat Almanzor's introduction 01:10 - Cat shares her story 01:47 - Cat gets a phone call no parent wants to receive 04:50 - Cat goes to the Philippines to see her dying grandmother 05:40 - The need to be strong for her family leaves no time for grief 06:46 - Cat's health starts to decline 08:42 - Cat heads off to another hospital in an ambulance and wakes up 3 months later 09:28 - Cat has to re-learn the basics 11:15 - Setting personal goals helps with rehabilitation 12:24 - Cat deals with rehabilitation and new life after divorce at the same time 12:58 - Cat remembers praying for another chance during her time at the hospital 14:37 - First 8 months out of the hospital are the most productive of Cat's life 15:07 - Cat discovers her life's purpose 17:19 - Cat shares her biggest lesson 19:10 - Cat competes in her first half marathon! 21:44 - Cat's advice for others dealing with life's challenges 24:44 - Cat's final thoughts About your host: Sandra Dawes is a recovering control freak and excuse maker who works with clients struggling with similar issues. She holds an Honors BA, an MBA and a certificate in Dispute Resolution. After the passing of her father and circumstances that followed, she suffered from bouts of depression and sought the help of psychotherapists. Unwilling to seek pharmaceutical assistance to deal with her chronic unhappiness, she was lead on a journey of self-awareness and forgiveness that changed her life in deep and meaningful ways. Sandra enjoys spending time with friends and family and her partner Satnam. She published her first book Embrace Your Destiny: 12 Steps to Living the Life You Deserve in 2013. Sandra was added to the Wall of Role Models by the Diversity Advancement Network in July 2016. You can find more articles and learn more about Sandra and the programs and products she offers at www.embraceyourdestiny.ca. You can also find Sandra in the following places: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmbraceYourDestiny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embraceurdestiny Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/mbraceurdestiny