Women Leading Change

The Power of Meaningful Dialogues with Ame-Lia Tamburrini

AME-LIA TAMBURRINI: Ame-Lia Tamburrini is a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leadership coach, speaker and master facilitator.  With engaging talks, workshops and retreats, she shakes up entrenched systems so that you spend less time retaining amazing talent, resolving conflict, and working with change anxiety, and more time bringing the vision to life, celebrating goals you've achieved together and walking toward dreams with focus, efficiency and excitement for what's to come.

 

As the founder and CEO of Hum Consulting, Ame-Lia has honed her skills of bringing people together with over 20 years engaging with rural, remote and Indigenous communities around the world in resource extraction, housing, public health, restorative justice and education. She has worked with organizations across BC to create cultures of belonging and continues to expand her reach.

 

Ame-Lia is also the co-Chair of Female Wave of Change Canada and co-Ambassador for Canada of Female Wave of Change Global - an organization whose vision is an equitable, just, sustainable, and peaceful world where authentic feminine leadership qualities are valued and underpin the creation of new and healthy organizations, structures, and systems. For more information go to fwoccanada.com

  

Ame-Lia is a circle and restorative justice facilitator and a certified Infinite Possibilities Trainer.  She has a MSc in Epidemiology and BSc in Kinesiology. She has spent 1000's of hours working with master teachers like Gary Zukav, Mike Dooley and Sean Smith to fully align with the change she wants to see and loves paying this wisdom forward with leaders ready to amplify love, connection and peace in the world. 

 

In this episode we talk about the importance of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity when conversating with others and how do we disrupt old systems to invite in the new.  

Learn more at https://www.humconsulting.ca/ 

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The Power of Persistence: Susan Blanchet is Revolutionizing Indoor Air Purification

We had the honour of hosting the awe-inspiring Susan Blanchet, the genius mind behind Origen Air. Origen Air is revolutionizing the way we clean our air by leveraging liver enzyme-enhanced plant filters that have the power to clear out 82-100% of certain volatile organic compounds. Susan opens up about the birth of this ground-breaking technology and its potential to drastically reduce greenhouse gases. From an environmental law background to leading a pioneering venture, Susan's journey is nothing short of inspiring.  Venturing into the world of entrepreneurship wasn't all rosy for Susan, especially as a female founder. She candidly shares about the hurdles she faced in securing funding and the biases that she had to fight. She also gives us a peek into her experience on Dragon’s Den and the invaluable lessons she gleaned from there. Susan is not one to hold back on her dreams and she shares her bold vision for a future where clean air is not a luxury, but a basic right. For anyone with a passion for environmental sustainability or entrepreneurial triumphs against the odds, Susan's story promises to be an inspiring listen. Don't miss it!   --------- EPISODE CHAPTERS --------- (0:00:10) - Susan Blanchet Discusses Origen Air
(0:15:03) - Challenges and Funding for Female Founders
(0:26:28) - Creating Clean Air for Everyone 
--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH SHORT KEY POINTS --------- (0:00:10) - Susan Blanchet Discusses Origen Air
Founder Susan Blanchet shares her journey of founding Origen Air, combining traditional air purification technology with a plant filter to reduce greenhouse gases, and its success in multiple provinces. (0:15:03) - Challenges and Funding for Female Founders
Susan Blanchet shares her experience of founding Origen Air, tackling biases, and appearing on Dragon’s Den to discuss the importance of self-worth in funding. (0:26:28) - Creating Clean Air for Everyone
Susan Blanchet shares her vision of clean air for everyone, her patented UVC LED chamber technology, and her dream of creating a biosphere on rooftops to recycle air through plants, while discussing the increasing emissions due to the pandemic. 
--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS WITH FULL SUMMARIES --------- (0:00:10) - Susan Blanchet Discusses Origen Air (15 Minutes) Susan Blanchet, the founder of Origen Air, a plant-based commercial air purifier, shares her journey of founding Origen Air, the change she is creating in the world, and the incredible success she has had in just four years. We learn how Origen Air works, combining traditional air purification technology with a liver enzyme-enhanced plant filter that can remove up to 82-100% of specific volatile organic compounds from the air. Susan also explains the importance of reducing the greenhouse gases that buildings produce, how her background in environmental law has helped her, and how Origen Air has been installed in multiple provinces across Canada. It's an inspiring story of an incredible woman leading change! (0:15:03) - Challenges and Funding for Female Founders (11 Minutes) Susan Blanchet’s story of founding Origen Air, a plant-based commercial air purifier, and the challenges she has faced as a female founder in the funding space is heard. She has tackled the conscious and unconscious biases against female-led companies, as well as the importance of standing up for yourself and knowing your worth when seeking out financial support. Susan also shares her experience of appearing on Dragon’s Den and the lessons she learned from the experience. (0:26:28) - Creating Clean Air for Everyone (13 Minutes) Susan Blanchet, the founder of Origen Air, shares her journey of creating a plant-based commercial air purifier and the challenges she has faced as a female founder in the future of smart air quality solutions. She shares her vision of bringing clean air to everyone, her patented UVC LED chamber technology, and her dream of creating a biosphere on the rooftop where air from buildings can be recycled through plants. She also talks about the increasing emissions due to the pandemic and the importance of making air quality more visible. Finally, Susan gives her advice to those starting out: get the idea started in your free time, do your research, and find your champions.

Navigating the Spiritual Journey: Awakening the Sacred Feminine with Andrea Menard

When I embarked on my own spiritual journey, I often felt overwhelmed by the abundance of resources and unsure where to start. That's why I'm thrilled to share this inspiring conversation with the multi-talented Andrea Menard, a Métis singer, songwriter, actor, speaker, wellness trainer, and founder of the Sacred Feminine Learning Lodge. Andrea opens up about her mission to facilitate the rise of the sacred feminine and how she navigates her multi-faceted career while staying true to her purpose and living by natural laws.

Andrea's spiritual journey is a testament to the power of listening to our hearts and trusting our intuition. She reveals her experiences with her spirit helpers, the grandmothers, and the leaps of faith she's taken throughout her life. Andrea's story is a powerful reminder that when we follow our true calling and trust the process, all of creation supports us in becoming who we are meant to be.

We also dive into the importance of ancestral healing, decolonization, and reconnecting with our roots to create a new, balanced path forward. Andrea gives us a glimpse into her Seeds of the Sacred Feminine Card Deck, designed to make the journey to wellness more accessible and less overwhelming. Join us for this enlightening conversation and discover how you too can play a part in the rise of the sacred feminine and healing of our planet.

Revolutionizing Work through Play with Brandi Heather

Ready to rediscover your playful side and revolutionize your workplace? This episode features an insightful conversation with the award-winning educator and speaker Brandi Heather, who sheds light on the serious science of play and its remarkable impact on retention, innovation, and creativity. Brandi's passion for play and its transformative power will inspire you to challenge the status quo and embrace a more playful approach in your professional life.

Adera Angelucci explores Brandi's groundbreaking Brave 3 concept—Brave Me, Brave Us, and Brave Business or Systems—and discuss how play is a crucial element in fostering bravery and systemic change. Learn how to identify moments of play within yourself and others, and uncover the secret to creating more inclusive and successful work environments. Don't miss this opportunity to level up your consciousness, evolve your business, and unleash the power of play with the help of Brandi Heather!

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Announcing a New Collaboration

Find out why Women Leading Change is now a two woman show, and why I had to change the rating to "explicit".

The First App Designed to Support the Mental and Emotional Health of Women Entrepreneurs - an Interview with Laurel Anne Stark

Laurel Anne Stark is the founder of Resurgo, the only web-app designed to support self-employed women to overcome three of the four main obstacles to growing their business all in one convenient tool.  Her mission is to support one million female entrepreneurs to do well in life and business.  She says "Now, more than ever, we need to support the world's problem solvers and innovators!"

Resurgo is designed to support self-employed women to

• grow and scale their businesses at the rate of men
• do well in life and business
• connect with a like-minded community of women
• get effective support designed for women's complex lives
• grow and enhance their skills
• better manage stress
• improve all overall performance
• enhance mental and emotional well being

Listen in as I talk with Laurel about the Resurgo, what it does and why she is creating it.  She also touches on some of the challenges to launching the app.

Donate to the Resurgo crowdfunding campaign at: https://igg,me/at/resurgo

www.Resurgo.co

 

 

How Is Patriarchy Stress Disorder Holding Women Back?

In this episode of Women Leading Change I talk with Dr. Valerie Rein about the movement she is leading to heal Patriarchy Stress Disorder, a form of intergenerational trauma that we all experience, especially as women.  We talk about how it holds us back from our full expression of ourselves, and the tools that Dr. Valerie has created for moving through this collective trauma and into our full potential.  

I also invite you into my Women Thriving After Trauma community, where you will find resources, tools, and practices to help you live your fullest potential with more ease and less impact from past trauma.  This is a community where women who understand where you’re coming from are available to support you.  Together we rise!  Link to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2370625799856193/

Guest Bio:  Dr. Valerie Rein has discovered Patriarchy Stress Disorder (PSD) and created the only science-backed system for helping women achieve their ultimate success, happiness, and fulfillment by healing the generational trauma of oppression. She holds an EdM in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University and a PhD in Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Her bestselling book, “Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The Invisible Inner Barrier to Women’s Happiness and Fulfillment” and her cutting-edge programs have helped thousands of women shift from survival to thriving and master the game of "How good can it get?" in their work and personal lives. Dr. Valerie is a sought-after speaker and trainer at conferences and companies committed to setting new standards of excellence in their industry in diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee satisfaction, their physical and mental health, and creativity and innovation.

 

Dr. Valerie’s website

https://www.drvalerie.com/

Free gifts:  Download Free First Chapter of Dr. Valerie’s book “Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The Invisible Inner Barrier to Women’s Happiness and Fulfillment” at https://www.drvalerie.com

Book Resources practices you can start doing now to get on your PSD-healing journey to shift from surviving to thriving and master the game of “How good can it get?”  https://www.drvalerie.com/book-resources

Get on the waitlist to get notified about when the next round of her signature virtual program, The Thriving Solution, opens doors.  drvalerie.com/waitlist

Fill out an application form to learn about the live experience or coaching with Dr. Valerie .  drvalerie.com/jailbreak-learn-more

CONNECT WITH DR VALERIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drvalerierein/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drvalerierein

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drvalerierein/

 

Dr. Valerie’s YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEYKwkWCYCSkvpPA8W1ZegQ

JOIN VALERIE’S FREE FACEBOOK GROUP

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1076117229121447

 

 

Interview with Julia James - Career Clarity

Julia James sits down to talk about positive career transformation and finding your calling.  How to start doing more of what you enjoy.  Whether to leap or build the bridge as you go.  How to get to a place of trusting your intuition and how to tell the difference between intuition and fear.  How to navigate the current political landscape from a place of love rather than fear.

Julia's Free Gift to you: 3 Steps to Get Unstuck & SPARK of Inspiration e-newsletter http://juliajames.ca

To learn more about Julia James visit: 

Website http://juliajames.ca 

FB https://www.facebook.com/JuliaJamesLifeCoaching

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliajameslifecoaching

Her award-winning book, The Mini-Retreat Solution https://juliajames.ca/my-store/

Thyra Whitford - The Gifts and Challenges of Being an Empath

In this episode I talk with Thyra Whitford author of A Reference Guide for Empaths and Heal, You Have the Power about how she came to embrace her gifts as an empath and the impact that has had on her life and work.  She shares openly about her process of staying healthy and aligned with wellness as an empath.  We talk about the new things she's creating to serve empaths and to help people to understand the deeper messages from their bodies other than just illness or wellness.

Website: www.thyrawhitford.com
Contact info: info@thyrawhitford.com
Facebook: Sacred Hearts Rising Leaders for Change, Calgary AB and Virtual

Books:
A Reference Guide for Empaths
Sacred Hearts Rising Breaking the Silence One Story at a Time 
Heal You Have the Power (Launch October 25, 2019),
and a children’s story – Mr. Chew’s Secret

 

Interview with Dr. Stacey Shelby - The Wild Woman Archetype

By midlife a woman may become conscious of the ways culture has overdomesticated her, and she may have become aware of her own wild, instinctual nature. The wild woman archetype within a woman’s psyche is an expression of her innate, soulful essence. When a woman becomes conscious of the wild woman archetype, she  becomes free to explore sexuality & relationships on her own terms.