It’s all about boudoir, overcoming shame and feeling empowered to own our unconventional paths in this nostalgic edit featuring the very first editor of the Unapologetic Stories podcast. This week, Anna talks to Hayley Loewen about what she’s been up to since she left the podcast, returned to nursing, sold her business and dug deep to find a passion she really feels called to.   Other topics discussed on this edit:  > Miscarriage  > Body shame and society’s expectations of women  > Eating disorders  > Rejecting “all-in” culture > Working in a crisis centre  > Mental health  > Career change > The power of boudoir photography  > Being uncaged  > Slut-shaming  > People pleasing  About the Guest:  Hayley Loewen’s personal portfolio includes an intense range of sexually negative experiences that have inspired her work with women through photography.  Her years of being the focus of slut shaming overexposed her sexuality and created a distorted image of how she should look and behave.  Triggered by society’s continued exploitation of sexual negativity, Hayley’s traumatic sexual experiences have empowered her to help other women feel comfortable with their own sexual identity.  While capturing boudoir images, she helps women find their inner goddess, reclaim their feminine power, and work towards healing the multigenerational trauma that continues to shame women’s sexuality. WEBSITE: http://boudoirwithhayley.com/ (boudoirwithhayley.com) IG: http://www.instagram.com/boudoirwithhayley (www.instagram.com/boudoirwithhayley)  About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

Unapologetic Connections

How to Reclaim Your Sexual Power | EDIT08-S3

Depression, boundaries, mental health and self-care are just some of the BIG topics we talk about on this week’s powerful edit with Stress Management Coach, Justine Sones. Anna and Justine get real about their personal experience with depression and setting boundaries, as well as talk about some of the broader problems with the way society depletes us of our essential needs.    Core topics discussed on this edit:  > Depression > Self Care Practises  > Stress-management  > Post-partum Depression  > Past patterns  > Shame + Fear  > Taylor Swift + Chocolate Fondue Fountains > Boundaries with family, friends and coworkers  > Motherhood  > Revolutions, social justice work, and the power of rest  About the Guest:  Justine Sones is a writer and stress management coach who loves drinking coffee, helping burnt-out humans set boundaries, and talking about things that hurt. During her career as a massage therapist, Justine’s practice was dedicated to exploring the roles that stress, pain, and relaxation play in healing the physical body. She came to realize that the support her clients needed required more than a massage, and made it her mission to help them. Justine now spends her time writing about feelings and coaching other over-functioning humans develop healthy boundaries and practice sustainable self-care as they navigate the messy intersections of partnering, parenting, -preneuring, and pandemicking.  Learn more athttp://www.justinesones.com/ ( www.justinesones.com) and followhttps://www.instagram.com/justinesones/ ( @justinesones) on Twitter and Instagram  About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

How to Set Boundaries and Avoid Burn Out: The True Story of Justine Sones | EDIT07-S3

On this week’s edit, Anna talks to Cicely Belle Blain, an anti-racism educator working to create communities where everyone matters. That goal requires a wide range of diverse yet intersected topics to be considered; Through this conversation, Cicely introduces us to a powerful array of issues to reflect on with the goal of not only unpacking, but dismantling, harmful systems of oppression. We talk about barriers to access, equity, activism, social justice, mental health, and even dinosaurs!… This edit is a MUST LISTEN for all humans, and particularly those looking to develop or enhance their ally-ship to create inclusive and safe spaces for all.   Other topics discussed on this edit:  > Intersectionality in practise > Black Lives Matter (Vancouver)  > Anti-Racism, Anti-Blackness > Activism vs. Radical Activism  > Inclusion + Liberation Movements  > Ethical, sustainable “good work” vs. White Saviourism  > ADHD + Neuro-divergency  > Mental Health, Chronic Pain + Taboos  > Creating organizational change   > Ripple of Change Magazine  > The Bachelor/Bachelorette  > The amazing Parasaurolophus dinosaur  About the Guest: Cicely Belle Blain is a Black/mixed, queer femme from London, UK now living on the lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh people. Their ancestry is a mix of Gambian (Wolof), Jamaican and English. At the heart of all their work, Cicely Belle harnesses their passion for justice, liberation and meaningful change via transformative education, always with laughter, and fearlessly in the face of systemic oppression. They are noted for founding Black Lives Matter Vancouver and subsequently being listed as one Vancouver's 50 most powerful people by Vancouver Magazine in 2018 and again in 2020, BC Business's 30 under 30 and one of Refinery29's Powerhouses. Cicely Belle is an instructor in Executive Leadership at Simon Fraser University, the Editorial Director of Ripple of Change Magazine and the author of Burning Sugar (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2020).   Website & social media handles: https://www.bakauconsulting.com (https://www.bakauconsulting.com) https://www.instagram.com/cicelybelle_xo/ (https://www.instagram.com/cicelybelle_xo/) https://www.instagram.com/bakauconsulting/ (https://www.instagram.com/bakauconsulting/)  About the Host:  http://www.instagram.com/unapologeticanna (www.instagram.com/unapologeticanna)   http://www.facebook.com/unapologeticanna (www.facebook.com/unapologeticanna) http://www.instagram.com/truestorytalks (www.instagram.com/truestorytalks)    Website: http://www.unapologeticstories.com (www.UnapologeticStories.com)    Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.    She is currently completing her Masters degree in Professional Communication at Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this...

How to Create Communities Where Everyone Matters | EDIT06 - S3

On an episode they tried recording once, and almost canceled a second time due to some major life events for both of them, Host, Anna Mullens, and guest, Carolyn Turkington (one half of The MomBabes), tackle the notion that we have to be ‘ready’ in order to show up. This very raw edit of the podcast reveals what’s really going on behind the scenes for Moms, and discusses the ladies’ newest book project, The MomBabes: A Motherhood Anthology.  Other topics in this episode:  > Facing a child’s autism diagnosis  > Advocating for your child’s wellbeing  > Neuro-divergency in families  > Grieving our former selves (after we enter motherhood)  > Surviving a difficult and traumatic birth story > The power of community   > Self publishing a co-author anthology  > The power of coffee  About the Guest: Christina and Carolyn are Moms, sisters, podcasters, founders of The MomBabes community and authors of their debut book, The MomBabes: A Motherhood Anthology. Co-winners of the World’s okay-est Mom award, Christina and Carolyn are the friends every Mom deserves. They aren’t parenting experts, they’re real women using their personal desires for connection to build a community of women through sharing stories. The sisters keep busy working and wife-ing while chasing their kids and their dreams - all without spilling their coffee.   More from The MomBabes http://www.themombabes.com/ (www.themombabes.com) and http://www.instagram.com/themombabes (www.instagram.com/themombabes)  About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

How to Face Challenges With Confidence: The True Story of The MomBabes | EDIT05 - S3

On this powerful edit, Anna talks to Canadian Idol Winner, Theo Tams, about rediscovering his life as an artist after facing tremendous personal and professional challenges, the roller-coaster of sobriety, and cultivating the ability to say YES to new things.  Things we chat about:  Coming out as gay to a strict, reformed Christian family  Accidentally coming out to a Nation on live television  Numbing feelings with alcohol and finding sobriety after years of drinking  The impact of winning Canadian Idol and the aftershocks  Choosing yourself over anything else Making small, but powerful shifts to rediscover contentment  Why therapy is life-saving  Theo’s new trilogy album and the magic you can find inside music  About the Guest:  Online: https://theotamsmusic.com (https://theotamsmusic.com)  IG: https://www.instagram.com/theotamsmusic/ (https://www.instagram.com/theotamsmusic/)  FB: https://www.facebook.com/theotams (https://www.facebook.com/theotams)  Theo Tams is rediscovering his identity as an artist. With his upcoming EP, the Canadian singer/songwriter demonstrates a remarkable command of R&B-laced pop music, his silky tenor the unwavering guiding light.Two years since his last record, 2018’s Call the Doctor, what is most evident is his fearlessness to cannonball right into fresh sonic waves. “I knew that I really wanted to just dive into this evolution and a different sound. All the new music was an exercise in the spirit of saying yes to new things,” he says. Growing up in a fairly strict reformed Christian household in Coaldale, Alberta, Tams discovered a natural inclination towards music while attending church. Towards the end of the 2000s, Tams’ life changed, first through coming out to his parents and then by competing in Canadian Idol and winning that year’s competition. Having released his debut album in 2009, as well as several EPs in recent years, Tams struggled navigating a post-Idol image and harboured a desire to branch out in his work. Now, he stands in a new kind of spotlight. Tams is a step-father, a joyful responsibility that has given him a new lease on life and inspired him in his music. Tams’ new EP finds him unapologetically embracing his own identity, reflecting on his behaviour and accentuating his strengths as a musician. Through his evolution into the artist he is today, it would seem that Theo Tams has finally found his place in the world. About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean...

How to Say Yes to New Things | EDIT4 - S3

On this edit of Unapologetic Stories, Anna talks to Makenzie Chilton, Career Coach and former prison therapist, about how people can find a career they love by drawing on and cultivating their values, motivations and mindset.  Other topics covered on this edit:  How the Columbine shooting inspired Makenzie’s first career choice  How to find your core values  How finding your passion is different from having a vision  Job, hobby, or career?   Bubble baths and reality TV  The importance of social justice work   About the Guest: Makenzie Chilton is the founder and head honcho over at Love Your Mondays, she has been helping people figure out WTF they should do with their lives and get happy at work. Since 2013 she has helped people from all over the world find careers that they love.  Social: www.instagram.com/loveyourmondays Website: http://www.loveyourmondays.co/ (www.loveyourmondays.co)  Signature program: http://www.themondaymethod.com/ (www.themondaymethod.com)  #mondaylover About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

How to Find a Career You Love: the True Story of Makenzie Chilton| EDIT03-S3

On this edit, Anna chats with Lori Bamber, Writing Coach and Senior Editor with The Self Publishing Agency Inc. about what it takes to truly heal our stories and reframe our perspective to reveal the universality of our unique experiences.  Other topics discussed in this episode: trauma healing, misogyny in the workplace, becoming a writer, employing an editor or ghostwriter, non-binary pronouns, autism, ADHD, and the connective power of true storytelling.  About the Guest:  Lori Bamber is a senior editor with The Self-Publishing Agency. Her decades-long experience in print, radio, TV and online media elevates her primary skillset and mission: helping people tell their stories in ways that connect, heal and reveal the universality of our unique experiences.  Formerly Chatelaine Magazine’s Money Expert and a regular contributor to Alberta Venture Magazine and BCBusiness Magazine, she is the author of seven books on personal finance. Along with co-hosting CKNW radio’s Moneyline show and guest-hosting the nationally networked Money Talks program, she appeared on television programs across the country, including Marketplace and CBC NewsWorld. Since 2004, she’s collaborated on thousands of Globe and Mail special feature articles as a writer and managing editor with RandallAnthony Communications, interviewing Canada’s most accomplished leaders about the ways they’re changing the world.  She’s a bi, Metis, highly sensitive, white-passing mother and grandmother who is working toward the adoption of they/them pronouns and equity for all.    http://www.instagram.com/lorimbamber (www.instagram.com/lorimbamber)  About the Host:  http://www.instagram.com/unapologeticanna (www.instagram.com/unapologeticanna)   http://www.facebook.com/unapologeticanna (www.facebook.com/unapologeticanna)  http://www.instagram.com/truestorytalks (www.instagram.com/truestorytalks)  http://www.unapologeticstories.com (www.UnapologeticStories.com)    Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

How to use Storytelling to Heal: The True Story of Lori Bamber | EDIT02 - S3

Welcome to Season 3 of Unapologetic Stories! On this week’s edit, host Anna shares where she has been this past month and what hurdles she has overcome to arrive at the next phase of this movement. Anna also shares some research on the origin of language and storytelling and her plans for the future of The Unapologetically Her Show.  Other topics discussed on this edit:  > The Papaya Podcast > Embodying your spiritual self > Tapping into myths and the collective consciousness > Discovering your purpose > Starting a new brand  > How to get on stage  > The importance of true storytelling  > The evolution of talks events > How to get on stage > Speaker training  About the Guest: Welcome to True Story Talks  Follow us on IG: http://www.instagram.com/truestorytalks (www.instagram.com/truestorytalks)  About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

How to Move Forward: The True Story of What’s to Come | EDIT01S3

Closing out a record-breaking Season 2 of the Unapologetic Stories Podcast, Anna shares her learnings from this season’s guests as well as her thoughts about the power of true storytelling and how we come to find out purpose through our deepest moments of discovery. She also helps storytellers better understand their motivation and find the compassion needed to stay in service on stage. xx About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

How to Find Your Purpose as a Storyteller | EDIT27

For the last guest-attended edit of Season 2, Anna welcomes profound storyteller and cancer survivor, Trevor Howes, to the show. The pair discuss how cancer can become a through line to your life, the difficulties of facing a personal diagnosis, the challenge of asking for help (and not trying to do it alone), and the legacy of hope that can live on, pushing to us find our very own magical moments of healing. This edit is packed with wisdom, inspiration and - most of all - motivation to continue on, no matter what life throws at you. About the Guest: For years, Nicole Howes lived with cancer, but it was on the morning of February 26, 1999 that she took her last breath. Along with his dad and brother, her young teenage son, Trevor, stood next to her, holding on to her hand as she died.  Though in some way, he always imagined cancer would be part of his own destiny, too, Trevor was still shocked to find out (at the end of 2020) that he, too, was now facing a diagnosis. After hearing the words “malignant Melanoma,” he took a moment to catch his breath and knew he had a decision to make. Does he turn left or right or both?  The morning of his first hospital visit, scared and full of uncertainty, something inside him just said run—And that’s exactly what he did. Not away from the diagnosis, but toward his own healing. During that run, something magical happened that changed the way he looked at his own cancer and entire life story. With the help of family, friends and even strangers, he found the courage to move forward and, more importantly, he found the vulnerability needed to embrace the idea that if he was going to get through this, he would need to welcome in support.  And his motto became: “You don’t have to go through this alone.”  Social media:  IG: www.instagram.com/trevor_howes About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

When Cancer Strikes: How to Find Hope Amidst Healing | EDIT26

On this edit, Anna talks to Kelly Strongitharm, founder of Ruben’s Shoes Society, about her all new book, I am Emmanuel, her life as a farmer, her new role as “Mom” to son Fanelson, and the impact that her organization is making on children across the world. About the Guest: Kelly Strongitharm is the founder of Ruben's Shoes Society and Author of I am Emmanuel. As a child of adoption, Kelly understands the profound need for all children to know belonging and connection. In 2020, Kelly became a new mom to a beautiful boy from Haiti, and her mission to create impact at home as well as abroad became her next great purpose. Her love of animals, mostly her two dogs, has translated into a plant based lifestyle where she hopes to expand this on her new 5-acre property that she was able to manifest into a reality.  IG: www.instagram.com/kellystrong79 www.instagram.com/rubensshoes FB: www.facebook.com/KellyStrongitharm www.facebook.com/RubensShoesSociety Buy the book: http://www.rubensshoes.com/ (www.rubensshoes.com) Personal website: (depending when this airs) http://kellystrongitharm.com/ (kellystrongitharm.com) About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

How to Turn Ideas into Impact | EDIT25

We contemplated “How to NOT be Martha Stewart” as an alternate title for this episode, which should tell you a lot about the nature of our discussion and the raw, real, unfiltered truth you’ll be getting with this week’s guest, Jeenu Kailey, as she bravely shares her personal story and professional aspirations. From witnessing domestic violence as a child, to breaking South-Asian cultural traditions, launching a human rights complaint against her employer, opting for take-out and paper plates over adopting the “assumed” responsibilities of a wife and mother, and eventually landing in the role of mentor to other women through her brand new platform, JeenuKailey.com, Jeenu shows us how sometimes you have to be the “bad apple” in order to fight the good fight.  About the Guest: Jeenu Kailey grew up in a home filled with domestic violence. Throughout her childhood and young adulthood, she witnessed abuse against her mother, fuelled by her father's alcoholism.  After deciding to move away for university, Jeenu was exposed to "normalcy" for the first time and decided that this would be the last time she would ever live under the same roof as her parents. This was her first step towards shutting down society's expectations and living a brave and unapologetic life.  It was in that choice that her strength and resolve began to shine more brightly. Jeenu wanted to fight for other women who were facing a lack of support—both socially and culturally. Being raised as a Punjabi woman, Jeenu had to question which parts of the culture she was going to pass on to her children, which parts were no longer welcome, and which would be adapted to build equality between men and women. Now, as the owner of http://jeenukailey.com (JeenuKailey.com), the lifestyle and empowerment brand with a focus on amplifying women’s voices, addressing women’s issues and empowering women’s lives, Jeenu aims to make an ongoing impact, for better or for worse, for the next generation of women and all the little girls who knew they were meant for more. Website: http://www.jeenukailey.com (www.jeenukailey.com)  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jeenukailey (www.instagram.com/jeenukailey)  About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

How to Stand Up For Yourself (and break from cultural tradition) | EDIT24

This very powerful edit dives into the widely unexplored and undiscussed topic of adult ADHD, and how to navigate and embrace the discovery of a neuro-divergency later in life. Anna talks to newly diagnosed and recently certified ADHD Coach, Kristy Powers, whose inspirational story helps bring adult women with ADHD together in community and connection. We also see first-hand during our recording time the difficulties ADHD adults have to overcome when they are faced with daily distractions…This edit is a MUST LISTEN for anyone who has ever felt different, alone or overwhelmed.  About the Guest: Kristy Powers is best known for her photography work for the past decade but she has recently been proclaiming herself as semi-retired as she fully embraces her identity as an ADHD Life Coach - a journey that coincidentally started at the same time she was an OG member of Unapologetic Speakers Training program. Now, she has been able to transfer her superpowers as a photographer - holding compassionate space for her clients to be seen and heard - and expand to cultivate connection on a global level for women with ADHD, like herself with a community designed to embrace their identity, focus on wellness AND get things done...together. Host of The Daily Distracted Podcast Website: http://www.thedailydistracted.com/ (www.thedailydistracted.com) IG: www.instagram.com/thedailydistracted  IG: www.instagram.com/kristympowers About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

Adult ADHD: How to Find Support, Connection and Community | EDIT23

On this mind-shifting edit of Unapologetic Stories, Anna talks to Chau Lui - co-owner of Paris Jewellers - who shares her powerful (and sometimes painful) lessons from her childhood, growing up Vietnamese-Canadian with a name most teachers couldn’t pronounce, to her role as CEO of a profoundly successful company with over 200 employees across 23 stores in 4 Canadian provinces. While Chau and her sister Trang faced significant anti-Asian racism in their lifetime and encountered considerable self-doubt as a result, they are now speaking up, sharing their story and work, and giving back to vulnerable communities who can benefit from their important messages of hope, unity and celebration. This is a ‘must-hear’ edit packed with leadership advice, entrepreneurial vision, soul-centred truths about failure and success, and powerful personal wisdom that will find you shifting your mind, your business and your heart.  About the Guest: Chau Lui is the co-owner, along with her sister Trang, of Paris Jewellers, a proudly Canadian -Vietnamese women-owned and operated jewelry company focused on community partnerships, customer experience and supporting women. The company has a 90% women workforce. Paris Jewellers started in a 400 sq. ft. space in St. Albert, AB and with Chau’s leadership has grown to 23 stores across 4 Canadian provinces with over 200 employees. Paris Jewellers aims to spread joy while making a difference in the community.  During the pandemic, they have raised over 100,000 meals for Food Banks Canada and $25,000 for Make-A-Wish® Canada. Chau is on the Board of Directors for The Canadian Jewellers Association, was Global’s Women of Vision in 2018, one of Edify’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2020 and was a featured speaker at this year's Women + Wealth virtual Gala on International Women's Day. Chau Lui is passionate about the latest jewellery trends, a fierce leader and mother. https://www.parisjewellers.ca/ (https://www.parisjewellers.ca/) https://www.instagram.com/parisjewellerscanada/ (https://www.instagram.com/parisjewellerscanada/) https://www.facebook.com/ParisJewellers (https://www.facebook.com/ParisJewellers) https://www.instagram.com/chautlui/ (https://www.instagram.com/chautlui/) About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

How to Lead with Respect (And ditch the need to be liked) | EDIT22

On this edit, Anna welcomes Seryna Myers, Sacred Transformation Mentor and author of the new book, Sacred Anger, to talk all about this outcast emotion. The ladies discuss Seryna’s book, her personal history witnessing abuse and addiction in the family, navigating a powerful shift in her marriage to wife Rhea, and how anger came to be such an important part of her life’s work.  This edit is like receiving a handbook for emotions, packed with tips, tricks and courageous truths to allow all of us to own exactly who we are.  About the Guest: Seryna Myers is a Sacred Transformation Mentor and Professional Speaker. Her divinely guided coaching inspires recovering people pleasers to explore what they need, how they really feel, and dive into uncomfortable emotions like anger, so they can give themselves radical permission to experience it all.  Seryna's personal and professional commitment to exploring the shadow side of lightwork in safe and sacred spaces are what make her coaching programs have a deep and lasting impact. Her new book Sacred Anger is available wherever books are sold online. Website: http://www.seryna.ca (www.seryna.ca)  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serynamyers/ (https://www.instagram.com/serynamyers/)  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/serynamyers/ (https://www.facebook.com/serynamyers/)  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/serynamyers (https://www.youtube.com/serynamyers)  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/serynamyers/_created/ (https://www.pinterest.ca/serynamyers/_created/)  About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean everything to us. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which brings these important stories to more awesome listeners like you. Your time to leave a review on Apple Podcasts is greatly appreciated!

How to Embrace Your Anger | EDIT21

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