Self-image plays a big role in our lives. We all have doubts, fears, and insecurities. Renee breaks the barriers and reveals how it feels to be on the other side of the spectrum that is often overlooked, the skinny side of life. Explaining what it's like to look in the mirror and see a "box juice". Her talk is fun and full of laughs as we explore the importance of mindset and focusing on the 5 step approach of Focus on Self, Family, Fun, Food and Fitness. Listen to her full episode as she reveals a great idea that would need some investment capital to bring to life. To connect with Renee, check out her social media channels: Instagram - @reacfitness Facebook - www.facebook.com/reacfitness Website - www.reacfitness.com Free FB group -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/2304978356491782 I'd love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out to me at any of the channels below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/ Remember to be sure to subscribe and to tell your friends. Oh yeah, and I'll love to get a review from you on your favourite listening channel. It helps me know that you're enjoying the episodes and encourages others to check them out as well.

Balancing the Hats

Feeling Good, Inside and Out | Ep. 13

Deirdre is a serial entrepreneur that knows what it's like to start from the very beginning. Having left the corporate world behind, she and her husband embarked on a journey of uncertainty and now have reaped great rewards. Tune in as she shares her failures and her successes, how she managed after a huge betrayal, and what she's learned along the way. Also, be sure to check out her free 5-day boot camp coming up later this month: www.thegrowthboss.com/bootcamp To connect with Deirdre, here's a list of her social channels: E: deirdre@thegrowthboss.com W: www.thegrowthboss.com IG: @thegrowthboss FB Group: bit.ly/growthbossgroup I'd love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out to me at any of the channels below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/ Remember to be sure to subscribe and to tell your friends. Oh yeah, and I'll love to get a review from you on your favourite listening channel. It helps me know that you're enjoying the episodes and encourages others to check them out as well.

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Truth of Being an Entrepreneur | Ep. 12

It was fun chatting with Warren and exploring a photographer's life. The challenges and successes, the different areas of photography, the things we love about it and even the different experiences male versus female photographers may have. Warren was the one that brought me back from my 10-year photography hiatus and I'm so glad he did. Listen to the full episode to find out more. To connect with Warren: Website: www.warrenlinton.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/WarrenLintonPhotography Instagram: @warrenlinton Flickr: www.flickr.com/warrenlinton I'd love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out to me at any of the channels below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/ Remember to be sure to subscribe and to tell your friends. Oh yeah, and I'll love to get a review from you on your favourite listening channel. It helps me know that you're enjoying the episodes and encourages others to check them out as well.

Below the Surface - A Photographer's Life with Warren Linton | Ep. 11

Elizabeth and I sit and chat about the realities of being a wife, a mother, and a business owner. The challenges of relocating with your family and having to close your business, only to have to now rebuild it again in a new place. We agreed that to overcome anything life throws at us, the most important asset we have is a positive mindset and that lowering our expectations is not necessarily a bad thing as we adjust to new ways of doing business in this time of COVID. To connect with Elizabeth and find out more about Olive Consulting and the Olive Academy: www.oliveconsulting.org www.theoliveacademy.com Instagram: www.instagtam.com/elizabethleonard101 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2925725784171627/ I'd love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out to me at any of the channels below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/ Remember to be sure to subscribe and to tell your friends. Oh yeah, and I'll love to get a review from you on your favourite listening channel. It helps me know that you're enjoying the episodes and encourages others to check them out as well.

Keeping Your Sanity in Spite of it All | Ep. 10

Keoma "RhyMinister" Malett is a popular emcee and rapper from the shores of Barbados. Especially known for freestyling, engaging lyrics, wordplay, and the energy he brings to the stage, he is a force to be reckoned with. Although a shy, deep thinker, he has managed to rise above his years of struggling with depression and encourages us to be ourselves, maintain a positive mindset, and surrounding ourselves with good people.  Reach out RhyMInister through his social media channels, especially Instagram:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhyministermc Twitter: https://twitter.com/rhyministermc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rhyministermc I'd love to hear from you, so feel free to reach out to me at any of the channels below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/ 

Word Play, Mind Play | Ep. 09

In this, our last episode of the 3 things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Parent, four-part series, I chat with Jamaal Reifer of CeeVision Sports and Rosemarie Bainbridge, author of One Way or Another. We discuss the joys of parenting and touch on the areas of patience, shopping for baby items, the ever-popular unsolicited advice,  sibling love, and more.  Want more information about CeeVision Sports, take a look at their website by clicking here. You could also get yourself a copy of Rosie's book when you click here. If you're enjoying my podcast, please write a review for me in the Apple podcasts app by clicking here. Your reviews encourage me to keep doing what I'm doing and help others to choose my podcast as well. Remember that you can get in touch with me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/

3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Parent w/ Jamaal + Rosie | Ep. 08

In part 3 of this series, Kellie and Julia take the time to share their insight on their journey through motherhood and the things they wish they knew. We talked about potty training, making early investments, not sweating the small stuff and more.  If you're enjoying my podcast, please write a review for me in the Apple podcasts app by clicking here. Your reviews encourage me to keep doing what I'm doing and help others to choose my podcast as well. Remember that you can get in touch with me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/

3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mum w/ Kellie + Julia | Ep. 07

So today we had the guys in to share their views and share they did. Both Anderson Rice and Adrian Green gave profound insights into the importance of understanding investments and peer attachment culture, among other things like patience and adjusting to having a family. Definitely some food for thought. and be sure to check out the book Adrian mentioned entitled, Hold on to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers. Give it a listen and I do apologise for the technical glitches experienced in the latter part of the audio. If you're enjoying my podcast, please write a review for me in the Apple podcasts app by clicking here. Your reviews encourage me to keep doing what I'm doing and help others to choose my podcast as well. Remember that you can get in touch with me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/

3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Dad w/ Anderson + Adrian | Ep. 06

I sat down for a chat with Lenora Williams and Toni Daniel, two first time mums, as they shared the things they wish they knew before becoming mums. We all agreed that we really never are truly prepared for mummyhood no matter how much we've read until it actually happens and babysitting a younger brother or sister just isn't the same thing.  -------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in sharing your story or just want to give some feedback on the episodes?  I'd love to hear from you. Reach out to me. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/

3 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Mum w/ Lenora + Toni | Ep. 05

Celia Collymore and I sit down to discuss nutrition, the importance of listening to our bodies, and the reality that there is no one size fits all when it comes to maintaining our health.  Be sure to check out BajanFusion https://www.bajanfusion.com/main And feel free to reach out to Celia on any of her social media channels. https://linktr.ee/CeliaCollymore -------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in sharing your story? I'd love to hear from you. Reach out to me. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/

Maintaining Overall Wellness of Mind, Body + Spirit | Ep. 04

Today we share a deeper look into the music industry. Exploring how Indra got started, her achievements, what keeps her grounded, and things she wishes she knew before she got started. Indra was mentored by Eddy Grant, who produced her first two albums. She is currently working on her EP, but has already achieved the chart-toppers listed below both locally and internationally: #1MTV Africa, #1 German reggae charts, #1 BBC 1Xtra, #5 U.K reggae charts, #5 David Rodigan’s “Hot Hits” list, #7 Billboard reggae, Nominated for B.M.A’s Best Inspirational/Gospel song  Attended: M.I.D.E.M, W.S.I.S, S.X.S.W, W.O.M.E.X Flagship song (written): "Sweet Jamaica" recorded 4 times first by Mr. Vegas, then by him, Shaggy & Josey Wales then this version -> Music Video of version #3 here and another time by a group from Kenya as 'Sweet LaMoka" Awarded by University Of The West Indies Cave Hill Campus for Significant Contribution To Caribbean Music, Soca & Chutney -------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in sharing your story? I'd love to hear from you. Reach out to me. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/

Below the Surface - Let's Talk Music with Indra Denys | Ep. 03

Dr. Onika Shirley shares insight on how she manages to do all the things she does, through stacking and blocking, maintaining a passion for all she does and letting herself off the hook by not aiming to be a ten in everything. Want to get in contact with Dr. Onika? Check out her website https://actionspeaksvolume.com/ You can also find her on  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/actionspeaksvolume/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onika.shirley -------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in sharing your story? I'd love to hear from you. Reach out to me. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/ 

When You're Passionate About Helping People | Ep. 02

In this episode, Kay talks about her challenges as a single mother of three while dealing with a cancer diagnosis and a son that has an auditory processing disorder. She expresses the importance of taking time out for ourselves, maintaining a positive mindset, juggling the antics of her boys, and encouraging other parents who are feeling overwhelmed. Be sure to check out her group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4parents2parents -------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in sharing your story? I'd love to hear from you. Reach out to me. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/

Managing as a Single Mother of Three | Ep. 01

We all juggle multiple hats at some stage of our lives and that's what I'm here to talk to you about.  So join me in each and every episode as I explore the daily lives of men and women from around the globe as they share their successes and their failures and the things they wish they knew.  -------------------------------------------------------------------- Interested in sharing your story? I'd love to hear from you. Reach out to me. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korenadarnelle/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkorenadarnelle Website: https://www.korenadarnelle.com/

Welcome to Balancing the Hats | Trailer

We all juggle multiple roles daily and it can be just as enjoyable as it can be frustrating. But I want you to remember that you're not alone. As we balance the hats together, I'll be sharing the stories of men and women from all across the globe. Mums, dads, employees, entrepreneurs, and persons who share my creative interests in photography, writing, and music. We'll dive below the surface in some areas and explore their stories, their successes, their failures, and the things we all wish we knew. And don't worry, you get to learn more and more about me in each episode too.

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Balancing the Hats

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