Everyday is always dreading about Monday. It’s time we REDEFINE what Monday means and own our lives.

In this episode, I opened up to you about my experience with losing hope in life, feeling like I had nothing to live for. How I had a breakdown because I have been suppressing my emotions over the years. I shared my experiences with bullying and my biggest fear of showing up as who I am, and being seen. How I realized that even in the pursuit of my passion, purpose and dream, I couldn't fill in the internal void within unless I actually work through them.

A SHARED HUMAN EXPERIENCE - is Lorie's definition of a great culture. Lorie is a heart-centered leader, value driven entrepreneur and CEO at Sparks Creation where she inspires people to create meaningful cultures and workplaces. Join us on this ride of love, fun and connection! In this episode, we discuss these questions in depth: What is at the core of a great culture? How can we build a culture starting from within? Why is it important to ask our team members' about their personal values?  What makes a great leader? What is our Just Cause inspired by Simon Sinek? Bonus: Lorie shares her a daily morning ritual that she uses to set up for a great day ahead. & great lessons that she learned through her divorce. Connect with Lorie on Instagram @loriec8 , learn more about Spark Creations here: http://sparkcreationsinc.com/ Connect with us on Instagram @theinnerleader

LEARN TO SAY NO! Growing up as kids, most of us didn’t learn how to set boundaries. Setting boundaries is in fact critical to having healthy relationships with our family, romantic partner, and friends. Don’t worry if you haven’t learned it. It’s not too late as Chelsey is here to teach us how to set boundaries so that we can have healthy, and happy relationships :). Tune in with Chelsey and I! Episode notes: 13:00 Learn how to process difficult emotions 19:30 Listen to how anxiety affects us all 34:30 Learn how to set boundaries step-by-step  Have questions about setting boundaries in your own life? Connect with Chelsey on her Instagram @chelseyluren. We would love to hear from you! Send us your feedback or question for the show @theinnerleader.  Feeling extra generous?  Give us a rating :) 

Let’s get curious about being alone! I believe that we can learn a lot about ourselves when we are alone. Although being alone is not the same as feeling lonely. I also believe that the feeling of loneliness can bring about many lessons about ourselves. We often shy away from being alone, or feeling loneliness; but I believe that we can learn a lot about ourselves through these quiet periods in our lives. 00:30 My experience with being alone, and feeling loneliness 4:20 Self-quiz  13:30 Key insight: Solitude is a gateway to our development of deeper maturity 17:40 Bonus quiz: How do I Treat Myself? An act of self-honouring 1. How do I treat my curiosities and interests? Do I follow them and trust them? Do I give them space to be explored and tended to? Do I give them a chance to develop in me? The things that spark joy in me. 2. How do I treat my wants and desires? Do I commit to them and honour them? Do I compromise and settle for less? Do I ask myself courageously for what I want? Am I committed to giving myself exactly what I want? 3. How honest am I with other people? How honest am I to other people about what I think is right or wrong? How does that reflect my honesty with myself? Do I speak, and think for myself with sharp clear honesty? Or do I justify bad behaviours, give excuses, and enable bad habits? 4. How assertive am I towards other people? How assertive am I with myself about honouring my highest version of myself? How assertive am I with myself about honouring and respecting myself? 5. How do I treat myself when someone makes me feel bad? How do I treat myself when I’m in disagreement? How do I treat myself when I’m in conflict? How do I treat myself when other people are treating me badly? How do I treat myself when the situation is not serving me? 6. Am I courageous with myself? Do I allow myself to explore uncharted territories into the unknown that excite me? Or do I stay safe and comfortable at shore where I let fear keeps me at bay? How do my daily activities, time spent, actions taken mirror this? What about my thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and dreams? Do I allow myself to courageously explore? Am I courageously with myself in my exploration of my life? 7. Am I bold with myself? Do I trust myself enough to just go for it? Am I bold towards embracing new skills, activities, relationships, opportunities, events and situations? Do I take charge willingly and unafraid? Do I allow myself to be bold?

TUNE IN WITH YOUR EMOTIONS.  Sara is a leadership speaker, facilitator, coach and consultant. She believes that everyone can be a leader, and leadership looks different on each individual. What I love most about Sara is her positive energy, and confidence. Tune into this conversation with my dear friend, Sara while we nerd out on leadership! Takeaway Practices: 1. Emotional Awareness Practice: Call out emotions directly in conversation: “I don’t know why but what you said just made me feel upset”. 2. Conflict Resolution Practice: Explain the situation from the other person’s point of view. Find Sara's fun dances along with amazing leadership advice on instagram https://www.instagram.com/saracmccabe/ Find Sara on her website https://www.saracmccabe.com/homepage Follow The Inner Leader on Instagram @theinnerleader Subscribe to The Inner Leader podcast on iTunes & Spotify Feeling generous? Give us a rating for our show!

OVERCOME INSECURITIES.  What if your biggest insecurities were gateway to building solid self-confidence? Who are you authentically underneath the social masks you may have put on? Why being vulnerable is your best bet on building deep connection with others! Tune in on this amazing conversation with Jacob Pace, the CEO of Flighthouse as we explore the effects of social media on our mental health, and the importance of having a self-care routine. This is a fun episode with lots of laughters, I promise!  Connect with us on Instagram at @theinnerleader Subscribe to our podcast :) And if you're feeling super generous, give us a rating!

What are you currently struggling with in your life? Could this struggle be the force of change for you? How can you shift your perspectives so that you can see the situation with optimism?  What are some negative self-judgements that you have about yourself or your situation right now?  How can you release the judgement and move into growth? Yzobel and I explore these questions throughout this episode with you. Tune in to find out more! Yzobel Biron's mission is to empower women, creators, and youth through community building initiatives. She is the co-founder of IN. Communications Inc., a communications agency whose mission is to create social impact through relationship building. She's an advocate of empowering women in entrepreneurship, and is the founder of EmpowHer Events, an event series connecting and celebrating women entrepreneurs and freelancers in creative fields. She is also the co-founder of two additional event production businesses: Limitless Panel, a monthly event centred on love leverage, learning, and lifestyle, and Uncover Your Brand, an educational platform providing resources and connections to business owners, freelancers, marketers, and creators to accelerate their journey. She's built a social media following of over 12,600 people, utilizing her platform for self-development and business. She is a previous entrepreneurship mentor with Young Entrepreneurship and Leadership Launchpad Canada, a non-profit organization equipping young leaders for an increasingly uncertain future, and is an undergraduate at Simon Fraser University, specializing in Communications and Interactive Arts & Technology. Follow us on instagram @theinnerleader Give us a rating on Apple Podcast Ask us questions!

ELEVATE YOUR CONSCIOUSNESS. Terry is a life coach and meditation teacher who's on a mission to e.v.o.l.v.e the human experience. He is here to help you realize what you are capable of.  This is a FULL episode - full of wisdom, inspiration, lessons and love. This episode is perfect for you if you are asking these questions: 1. What is my deepest truth? What is my purpose in life? 2. How do I take off the mask and show up as who I truly am? 3. How do I realize my highest potential? My favourite quote from this episode is, “When you’re existing in your dharma, your true self is coming out. That’s how you exist in the present state of mind. How you exist in this space we call life." 

Grace is the Founder and CEO at Grace Lanuza Consulting Group housing three subsidiaries Brand Apiary, Clickcruit and Pelota. She is also a Business Mentor at Young Women in Business, Forum For Women Entrepreneurs, Women in Leadership, and the Vancouver Board of Trade.  This episode is perfect for you if you are looking to find a mentor to help you advance in life and business but not sure who to ask, where to look, or how to begin. Grace shares insights and advice from over 20 years of business and leadership experience on how to find the right mentor, build a long-term relationship with your mentor, and lead by example.  My favourite wisdom nugget from this episode is, don't let age stop you from pursuing your biggest dream. Submit your questions for the show & follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theinnerleader/