14 | Freedom And Belonging

WITH ANNA LEBARON

Welcome to episode #014 of The Couragecast. In this episode, you're going to hear a story so harrowing that you'd imagine it came straight from a Hollywood script. It's the true story of a woman who embodies the definition of courage. 

As one of fifty children of the infamous polygamist cult leader, Ervil LeBaron, Anna LeBaron was abandoned as a child, forced to live in the most horrific conditions, endured child labour, and was sexually groomed to become the wife of many years her senior in Mexico.

At the age of thirteen, she escaped from the violence of the cult, separated from her mother, she sought refuge with her sister and her husband. But her story does not end there. As a teenager, she experienced multiple murders in her family and was devastated by severe loss.

Anna LeBaron is an inspiring author, captivating speaker, and skilled social media strategist. Each of these components allows Anna to do what she loves most: connect with people from a diverse array of backgrounds. Anna uses her experiences of escaping from a violent, polygamist cult and her journey to freedom as evidence that every story can be redeemed for good, no matter how bleak parts of it may be. Countless women have walked away from Anna's events with a renewed desire to face their fears, overcome obstacles, and find freedom in the redemption of their own stories. 

To Connect With Anna:

www.annalebaron.com

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13 | The Myth Of Work-Life Balance With Andrea Crisp

WITH ANDREA CRISP

About This Podcast:

In an ideal world, what would your life look like? In this episode of The Couragecast, I’ll be answering a great question that was sent to me from Karin in Montreal. She asked, ‘why is the word balance so important, can I actually live a balanced life?’. I’ll debunk the myth that all we need is work-life balance to be happy. It’s time to redefine what success really looks like. 

My version of success will be different than yours — and that’s ok. You may value more relational time than I do. I may value financial stability more than you do. Whatever the case, success is what you prioritize and value in your life.  

As I was preparing for this podcast I came across an incredible article in the Harvard Business Review. This article was written about the four characteristics that are most commonly found in people who achieve success. I will link the article for you in the show notes. 

The first characteristic of someone who has achieved success is that they have understood what happiness looks like in their life. They know how to get out there and enjoy life and to take time to do things that bring them joy. When you think about your life, can you pinpoint the area’s in your life that truly bring you happiness? Or are you so focused on success that you have forgotten to enjoy your life?

The second characteristic is achievement. Those who have become successful have followthrough on the goals that they set for themselves. They have been able to achieve different milestones in their career, financial life, and have stayed the course even when things got tough. Have you been able to see your achievements as success? Are you moving towards your goals, or trying to do too many things at once in hopes that you will find balance. 

The third characteristic is that successful people have significant relationships with the people closest to them. They have not distanced themselves from those they love, they have found ways to spend more meaningful time with their friends and family. Who are the significant relationships in your life? Are you investing in those people?

And the fourth is legacy. Successful people are leaving the world a better place than they found it. They have discovered their specific purpose and are intentional about living it. Are you making a mark on the world, or are you just going through the motions. 

12 | Living Authentically

WITH LEANNE CABRAL

Welcome to episode #012 of The Couragecast. In this episode I’m chatting with Leanne Cabral about her journey to live authentically while raising four teenagers, and how she navigated job loss, all while pursuing the call on her life to share her message of faith and family.  

Leanne has a passion for equipping parents as they navigate the awesome task of passing faith on to their children. She encourages parents to make their invisible faith tangible so they can intentionally point their kids to Jesus and build a living legacy of faith.

Leanne’s authenticity, humility and gentle approach creates the kind of atmosphere that makes delving into the vast subject of family safe and comfortable. Her vulnerability about her struggles and gains invites others into her journey - breathing life and igniting others to live life with purpose and intentionality.

She is married to James and a mom to four teenagers. She recently released her first book, A Parent’s Best Gift, which is available on Amazon. She speaks at Conferences, Retreats, Parenting Groups, Christian Schools and Churches. She finds deep joy chasing the things that matter most and inspiring others to do the same!

To Connect With Leanne:

www.leannecabral.com

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11 | Distinguishing Between Healthy Fear And Unhealthy Fear

WITH ANDREA CRISP

About This Podcast:

Have you ever been on the precipice of something really great, and yet scared out of your mind that you are making the biggest mistake of your life, or that you just don’t have what it takes to follow through with what has been put in front of you? Well, if you said yes. Then you’re in good company. That is me basically ALL THE TIME!!! 

Today on the podcast, I am going to be answering a great question that was sent to me. Natalie from Toronto asked, 'When you're starting a new project, how do you distinguish between healthy fear (nervous, excited) and unhealthy fear?’

Do you find yourself uncertain of how to move your life forward. Are you ready to reignite your confidence and change your perspective on what you are fully capable of? Let’s have a conversation to find out what is really holding you back, so that you reframe your mindset, and get the clarity you need to move forward both personally and professionally.

10 | Messy Is Allowed

WITH KYLA ROMA

Welcome to episode #010 of The Couragecast. In this episode of The Couragecast, I’m chatting with Kyla Roma, business coach and strategist about the beauty and pain of navigating burn out being diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder and how that gave her the push she needed to become more self aware both personally and professionally. 

Kyla Roma is a digital strategist and business coach who teaches gutsy small business owners, bloggers and creative entrepreneurs how to shake off uncertainty and confidently grow their business.

She helps clients uncover unexpected opportunities, create profitable systems, build community and double down on their strengths. Her step-by-step and measurable approach makes social media, content marketing, business growth and digital strategy less stressful and more profitable. Kyla and her husband Jesse (not James, as I mentioned in the podcast -- sorry Jesse) live in Winnipeg Manitoba. 

Check out Kyla's blog post:

The Worry, The Wait, And a Diagnosis

How I Live (Mostly Happily!) With Depression And Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Connect with Kyla at kylaroma.com

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9 | The Courage To Have Difficult Conversations

WITH ANDREA CRISP

About This Podcast:

Have you ever been paralyzed with fear over the thought of having a difficult conversation? In this episode of The Couragecast, I share with you a conversation I had with my friend Kate Tenkate about how we have navigated tough conversations in our personal and professional lives. 

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01 \ Name your fears.

Ask yourself...

1. What are the consequences if I do nothing?

2. Am I willing to accept those consequences?

02 \ What is the potential benefit?

• What is the purpose of this conversation, and what will it serve?

• Be objective and leave your ego at the door so you can sort through the context of the conversation.

03 \ Build a bridge.

• Own your part in the relationship and take responsibility for the consequences.

• It’s ok if you have differing opinions, and allow the other person to share their heart with you.

• Accept what they have to say with an open spirit.

04 \ Extend grace.

• Don't be defensive.

05 \ Be real about your expectations.

• You can set the emotional tone. 

Things NOT to do:

1. Hastily respond in an email, voice message or heaven forbid a social media post.

2. Tell everyone around you about the problem you are having with that individual. It is likely to get solved, and when it does, you will regret having been the one to ‘over-share’.

3. Get upset when you don’t have context about the situation. The individual may be going through something that has absolutely nothing to do with you. Don’t make it about you if it’s not about you, to begin with. 

4. Be manipulative with your words or actions, don’t bring shame on them unnecessarily. 

Do you find yourself uncertain of how to move your life forward. Are you ready to reignite your confidence and change your perspective on what you are fully capable of? Let’s have a conversation to find out what is really holding you back, so that you reframe your mindset, and get the clarity you need to move forward both personally and professionally.

8 | Overcoming Adversity

WITH LAILA BIALI

About The Episode:

Welcome to episode #008 of The Couragecast. In this episode, I'm chatting with the brilliantly talented Laila Biali, about how her sense of call has been the guiding force to creativity and success as a jazz artist. 

Award-winning Canadian pianist and vocalist, Laila Biali, has been garnering world-wide recognition for her music which she has performed at prestigious venues including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Tokyo’s Cotton Club, and Carnegie Hall. She has toured with GRAMMY award winners Chris Botti, Paula Cole and Suzanne Vega, and recorded with and supported international icon, Sting.

Her studio recording, Tracing Light, received a JUNO nomination in 2011 for “Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year”, and her follow-up album, Live in Concert, was given an enthusiastic four-star review and named one of the “Best Albums of 2013” by DownBeat Magazine.

In 2015, Laila released her first album of entirely original music, House of Many Rooms – an indie-pop project featuring Lisa Fischer (Rolling Stones, 20 Feet From Stardom), Jo Lawry (Sting, Paul Simon), Alan Hampton (Robert Glasper), and the Toronto Mass Choir.

Laila is currently working on her second studio album of original music, expanding on her unique “ability to meld traditional jazz with contemporary pop so effortlessly that neither style seems out of place on the same record” (Spinner Magazine).This project will highlight collaborations with several award-winning songwriters and is slated for release in 2016.

Her accolades include “SOCAN Composer of the Year” and “Keyboardist of the Year” at Canada’s National Jazz Awards.”

Connect with Laila: 

www.lailabiali.com // Instagram // Facebook. 

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7 | Saying Good-bye To Toxic Relationships

WITH ANDREA CRISP

About The Episode:

Welcome to episode #007 of The Couragecast. In this episode, I'm answering a question that was sent to me by Daniella in Toronto. She asked, 'What do you do about the fear of standing out? How do you honour the people around you who are not moving at the same pace or in the same direction?

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