Sharing with SusanB

"IT’S ALL ABOUT MINDSET WORK" Tay Gendron - The Anxiety Nutritionist Eat | Breathe | Shift www.taygendron.com She's a Nutritionist + Yogi helping women optimize their gut & align their hormones so they can Break Up with Anxiety for good. Check out her 5-day workshop: https://mailchi.mp/taygendron/calm Tay Gendron is a great example of a millennial professional who has found an entrepreneurial path through her journey of personal struggle. Tay is my daughter, one of my biggest heroes, and one of my greatest teachers. She inspires me with her smarts, her determination and her passion for wanting to make a difference in the lives of others. Tay talks about her biggest professional struggle being “imposter syndrome” and also shares openly about her struggle with mental health. Lessons shared by Tay: Find your tribe. Honouring the season you’re in. Not trying to do everything at once. Patience and celebrating the small wins. Connect with Tay on Instagram: @tay.gendron and Facebook: Tay Gendron - The Anxiety Nutritionist Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"VULNERABILITY IS A POSITIVE VALUE" David Gourlay is now Vice President at Shepherds of Good Hope www.sghottawa.com Since filming this episode in 2019, David has moved forward making any even greater impact on the Ottawa community with his role at the Shepherds of Good Hope. In this segment, David talks about being a champion for equality and inclusion through sport. He’s all about community! He developed this passion being a diplomat’s son and having grown up around the world. He helped bring baseball to Ottawa and talks about the struggle of pursuing his dream despite all the naysayers telling him it was never going to happen. Lessons shared by David: Understand your limitations, it’s not about taking risks it’s about fulfilling your potential. If you see a glass half full, change the shape of the glass. Check him out on Linked-In, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook Learn more about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"WE ARE NOT PERFECT HUMANS" Parul Shah MSP, RSW (PhD student) Founder, Owner & Psychotherapist of Embracing Empowerment Counselling Services www.embracingempowerment.com The day we filmed this video Parul threw her back out and was in extreme pain sitting on the couch but powered through our conversation with strength and grace. She’s a trailblazer and a compassionate leader in the mental health movement. Parul Shah spent 13 years working on the front lines for the Children's Aid Society and now has her own practice. She talks about her own struggles with postpartum depression and mental health issues in her family. Her eldest daughter has a mood disorder and her youngest, diagnosed with mild cerebral palsy has dealt with bullying and PTSD. Lessons shared by Parul - We are not perfect humans, it’s OK to show vulnerability. Connect with her on Instagram, Facebook, Linked-In, and Twitter Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"FIGURE OUT THE WAY YOU WANT TO LEAD" Jennifer MacKinnon is CEO of Fenix Solutions Web software development firm www.fenix-solutions.com Jennifer MacKinnon started her business over 20 years ago when female founders and CEO’s where not as common place. She found it hard to find other entrepreneurs who were going through the same things. Jennifer shares how important it is for her to be a mother first and how building a company is secondary to building contributing human beings. Lessons shared by Jennifer: Lead and run your business the way you want to. But most importantly operate your business with fiscal responsibility. Not sexy. But that’s how you get through the tough times. Connect with Jennifer on Linked-In Jennifer Mackinnon Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"BE OPEN TO INFINITE POSSIBILITIES" Charlotte Smith is a MA student at Carleton University working on her thesis. She's a Peer Researcher, Youth Engagement Specialist, LGBTQ2+ & Homeless Youth Advocate, and an Addict I first learned about Charlotte watching a clip from a CTV interview with Patricia Boal. I was so inspired by her courage, honesty, and determination to fight for her own life and now, the lives of others. When we first met for our coffee chat she told me about her friend who had nearly died in her arms the night before from an overdose. Charlotte's story is one of great heartbreak AND also one of great inspiration. Even through everything she has had to endure she is determined to make a difference in the lives of homeless youth in our city. Lessons shared by Charlotte: Keep your your mind on where you want to go, but be open to the infinite ways to get there. Connect with Charlotte on Facebook: @Charlotte Smith and Twitter: @CharSmith1989 Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"FAILURES ARE A WAY TO SUCCESS" Susan Norton is a Long-time Woman in Technology, Mentor to other women in tech. Co-Founder and CEO of Alcea Technologies, Alcea Tracking Solutions risk management (RiskMgr) software platform.. www.alceatech.com Susan is a rare breed, leading a successful software company, as CEO, in the male-dominated tech industry, for over 28 years. She is also a tireless supporter of many charities and very passionate about helping women succeed in business. Susan shares how being a female CEO has been challenging. She also talks about how determined she was to change her life having grown up with an alcoholic parent and how she worked very hard to shift out of poverty consciousness. Lessons shared by Susan: There is nothing wrong with wanting wealth. Enjoy it and don’t feel guilty about working for your success. Exercise your confidence! Connect with Susan on Facebook Sue Norton, Linked-In @Susan Norton and Instagram @shesgotconfidence Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"GIVING BACK IS A SECRET WEAPON" Sonya Shorey is Vice President, Strategy, Marketing and Communications at Invest Ottawa and Bayview Yards www.investottawa.ca She’s a powerhouse and a self proclaimed adrenaline junkie. Sonya is someone I greatly admire. She works tirelessly in the pursuit of her passion to make a difference in workplace equality and innovation. Sonya shares how the loss of her mother rocked her to the core and made her more transparent with her team. She talks about her struggle with work/life balance and being present with friends and family. Lessons shared by Sonya: No matter your age or position. you have something to give. You can influence those around you in ways you never imagined. Think big. Don’t ever stop pursuing your dreams. Connect with Sonya on Linked-In and Twitter Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"WHY AM I SCARED?" Jessica Keats is an Energy Healer www.jessicakeats.com I was drawn to Jessica when we first met for a coffee chat. She has a gift. Jessica inspired me with her story of being a single mom at an early age, and her journey of growing into the powerful leader she is today. She shares candidly about her struggle with her identity and self-confidence. Lessons shared by Jessica: Heal yourself. Be real. Push the fear. Force yourself into a lot of uncomfortable places. Don’t fake confidence, that narcissistic focus makes you unbalanced. Connect with Jessica on: https://www.facebook.com/jkeats1 https://twitter.com/JessKeatsHealer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakeats/ Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"KEEP AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE" Anita Manley. is an Advocate for Women’s Mental Health and a Member Board Of Trustees at The Royal Mental Health Centre Speaker | Blogger | www.Mightym0useformentalhealth.com Anita is a super passionate advocate for mental health and once you hear her story you’ll understand why. She talks openly about losing everything and having to live out of her car for a year. Anita says an attitude of gratitude has been one of the most powerful tools in her recovery. She’s truly an inspiration of hope for those who are struggling and has a strong message to share with the world “Ask for help”. Lessons shared by Anita: This too shall pass, so cherish the good times. Things will get better,there is hope. Connect with Anita on Facebook @Anita Manley, Twitter @AnitaManley6 and Instagram:@anita.manley Check out her blog on www.mightym0useformentalhealth.com Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"WHERE CAN YOU MOVE THE NEEDLE" Tosha Rhodenizer is Chief Executive Officer of RA Centre Ottawa www.racentre.ca I liked Tosha the moment I met her. She’s smart and very passionate about her work. Eight years ago, she took on the biggest challenge of her career. The RA Centre in Ottawa was on the brink of bankruptcy and she had to turn it around to the tune of $1,000,000 to save it. Six months into the project her long term relationship crumbled and she struggled having to co-parent their teenage son. ”You become a master at compartmentalizing”, Tosha says. Lessons shared by Tosha: Don’t spend a lot of time thinking about WHAT you want to do, spend time thinking about WHO you want to be. Be mindful of when you’re closing doors because it’s good to learn what you DON'T want to do. Connect with Tosha on Linked-In: linkedin.com/in/tosha-rhodenizer-43398b13 and Facebook Tosha Rhodenizer Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"YOU CAN LEARN FROM EVERYONE" Dipalli Bhatt is a Marketing Executive at Incognito Software Systems | Marketo Fearless 50 | B2B & B2C GTM Strategist | Constellation Software Dipali talks about a privileged life lived in India and how when coming to Canada as a young adult she struggled to find her way. She watched a stranger approach his job with an attitude of gratitude and it changed her mindset forever. Lessons shared by Dipalli: Look at setbacks as an opportunity. Don’t take any opportunity for granted. Gratitude is a discipline, practice it. Learn from everyone. Connect with Dipalli on Linkedin - linkedin.com/in/dipallibhatt, Twitter @Deepalicanada2008 and Facebook @Dipalli Bhatt, Instagram @Dipalli Bhatt Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"KEEP LEARNING ABOUT THE FUNDAMENTALS" Michael Curran is President, Co-Owner of Great River Media, and Publisher of Ottawa Business Journal www.obj.ca Michael Curran is passionate about local media. He’s very modest about the impact he has on our community and the people he works with every day. Michael and I worked together for over 11 years and I learned a lot from his leadership. He talks about how people are the key to creating a successful business. He shares the struggle of losing his son to homicide and how you never recover from something like that. He also shares how the health care system helped him and his family heal. Lessons shared by Michael: Don’t get wrapped up in the technology of today. Realize there are other types of relationships and face-to-face is still important. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn and Facebook Michael Curran and Twitter: @objpublisher Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"IT’S OK NOT TO BE LIKED" Barbara Cartwright is the CEO of Humane Canada, She's an award-winning executive leader in animal welfare, conservation and education, Barbara’s work has spanned five continents and 25 years. www.humanecanada.ca In these challenging times, some of us are rethinking our futures, personally and professionally. What’s really important to me? Do I love the work I do? Am I making a difference? One of the things I love about Barb Cartwright is the passion she has had for her work, all her life. She has volunteered, first, for every job she has ever had. Wow, what a concept! We all hear people talking about “finding your passion” but that’s not an easy thing for everyone to figure out. Barb also shares the struggles she faces in the Not-for-Profit world and how she has learned you’re not always liked, as a leader. I love this!! Lessons shared by Barb: If you’re looking for what your passion is, ask yourself what makes your heartbreak and go work there. Connect with Barbara Cartwright on Facebook Barb Cartwright and LinkedIn Barbara Cartwright Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"VULNERABILITY IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS" Karla Briones is an Immigrant Serial Entrepreneur | Business Strategist for Underrepresented Entrepreneurs | Small Business Columnist | TEDx Speaker | Business College Professor www.karlabriones.com **we filmed on a hot summer day in July hence the full hair lol** Karla is a powerhouse. Once she sets her mind to something there is no stopping her. I would say she is a pioneer in a lot of ways. Especially how she pivoted so quickly to keep her businesses going during the Covid-19 pandemic. Karla talks about “Mommy Guilt” and how hard it can be to be strong in business, as a leader and be feminine at the same time. She openly shares her mental health struggles on social media which makes her a powerful leader in our community. Dare to be vulnerable! Lessons shared by Karla: It’s ok to feel sad and cry. It’s ok to feel angry and talk about it. It’s ok to be. Connect with Karla on linkedin.com/karlabriones, Instagram: @KarlaBriones, Facebook: Karla Briones, and Twitter: @holakarla Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"BELIEVE IN YOURSELF A LITTLE MORE" Angella Goran is Team Captain / Founder & CEO TAPanGO Technologies Inc. (ATHLETICA Rewards™/ATHLETICA Protect™) & a Super athlete www.AthleticaRewards.com Angella Goran is a superstar entrepreneur and a 3-time national athlete. She’s passionate about youth and her community. Ten years ago she started a sock company to give back and now she runs a tech company. She talks about the struggle of securing funding and getting her business off the ground. Angella also shares her struggle with perfectionism and how she tamed that beast LOL. Oh did I mention...she’s also training for One Hour Indoor Cycling Record!! She inspires me in so many ways. Lessons shared by Angella: Believe in yourself. We fail our own intuition. Know your why. The sooner you know that purpose, you have a life plan. Connect with her on Linked-In, Instagram www.instagram.com/angellagoran99/ and FB www.facebook.com/angella.goran Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"ROLL WITH THE PUNCHES AND GROW" Tyus Irvine, is a Sandwich Artist and the Manager at Wolf Down in Ottawa www.wolfdown.com Tyus is my youngest guest at 22 yrs old (Gen Z) and very wise. He was my favourite coffee chat back in the summer of 2019 when we first met. I was so impressed with his openness to share some of his struggles and lessons. Tyus lost 5 family members to death over a 3 year period and he talks about how that had more of a positive effect on him rather than a negative one. Lesson shared by Tyus: In order to get what want, you need to give it your all. Connect with Tyus on: Linkedin: Tyus Irvine, Instagram: @tyus_prop and Facebook @ Tyus Irvine Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"BE MORE DARING" Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp, B.Sc., D.C. is a Health and Wellness Advocate I Author | Speaker | Media Expert | Supporting people from all walks of like to take control of their health. www.drnathaliebeauchamp.com Dr. Nathalie Beauchamp is one of those people who demonstrate drive and commitment in everything she does. She has been practicing chiropractic medicine for 24 years and started her own business right out of school. Nathalie shares her struggle around running a business, “they didn’t teach that in school.” Her passion for health and helping people started when she was a teenager struggling with anorexia. Lessons shared by Dr. Nathalie: Never stop learning. No one can take what you learn away from you. Follow your gut on relationships... quality over quantity. Connect with Dr. Nathalie on: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/drnathalieb LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/drnathaliebeauchamp/ Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/drnathaliebeauchamp Twitter:https://twitter.com/drnathalie Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drnathaliebeauchamp/ Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.ca/drnathaliebwell Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"RESEARCH, PREPARE, PRACTICE" Karen Ergus Barrister & Solicitor. Karen is a Dental Lawyer | Coach | Trainer www.kerguslaw.com Karen Ergus is an inspiration in so many ways. A single parent of 3 boys, she worked hard to provide for them and herself – at the same time, she continued her education and built her career. Most recently, she took another big step, earning a law degree at a time when many are thinking about taking it easy. Karen is now a remarkable hybrid in the dental industry. Check out her website www.kerguslaw.com She’s a dental hygienist, manager, trainer, coach, dental lawyer, and consultant. This accomplished woman shares how public speaking self and self confidence, is a real struggle for her. Lessons shared by Karen: Be honest, genuine and speak your truth. Connect with Karen on Linked-In, Facebook, and Instagram: Karen Ergus Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"NEVER STOP BELIEVING" Angela Sutcliffe is a Premiere Ottawa Business Coach | Keynote Speaker | Are You Ready To Get Your Business Into Shape | www.angelasutcliffe.com Angela Sutcliffe is a powerhouse and her energy is contagious. Just being in her presence is inspiring. She talks about her struggles starting out as an entrepreneur. Angela also shares how recovering from an abusive marriage taught her so much about her own power. She’s an amazing story teller and shares many of her own experiences with her clients. Lessons shared by Angela: You are enough. Your mistakes don’t take away who you were and you still have all those previous abilities and wins. Never stop believing. Never stop learning. Connect with Angela on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelaSutcliffeBusinessConsulting/ LinkedIn: @Angela Sutclifffe Twitter: AngelaMeansBiz and on Instagram: @AngelaMeansBiz Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect

"WE FIND WHAT WE LOOK FOR" Don Lachance is an Advanced Grief and Loss Specialist www.dvlachance.com When I met Don at a coffee shop back in the spring of 2019 he inspired me by his openness and wisdom. I was instantly drawn to him. He’s a heart with ears and has become one of my favourite people. He shares his story of how, at age 7, he tried to kill his father. Lessons shared by Don: Be who you are. Love yourself. Do the difficult emotional work. We find what we look for ~ Napoleon Hill Check him out on: Facebook | Linked-In | Instagram @dvlachance Learn about working with SusanB www.susanblain.com #sharingwithsusanb #itsahumanthing #daretobevulnerable #mentalhealthishealth #shareyourstory #inspire #connect