Episodes
Aug. 19, 2021
This Is 50!
On this very special bonus episode of The Inner Circle, I have some things to share with you. It's my 50th birthday! I’ve completed another trip around the sun and as I do, it’s time for me to embrace a new decade. Friends..…
Aug. 10, 2021
Chef Lawrence Duran: Cooking for Life and Mark Wahlberg
We often do not see the opportunities that will grace our lives and take us on a path far better than we could ever dream of and for Southern California native Chef Lawrence Duran, that is exactly what happened. Becoming a …
Aug. 3, 2021
Blair Dorsey’s Journey from Lawyer, to CEO of a Multi-Million Dollar Business, to Stay at Home Mom
Blair Dorsey started her entrepreneurial career at the age of four when she would draw, make jewelry, or sell other trinkets to the captive audience that worked for her dad. While most kids enjoy taking a break during summer…
July 27, 2021
Jerry King: Golf is Life
A member of the PGA of America’s Quarter Century Club, Jerry has dedicated his career to teaching and coaching the game of golf for almost 30 years. He directed Kapalua Resort’s golf instruction program from 1995 - 2012 and …
July 20, 2021
Debi Yadegari: The Former Wall Street Lawyer Paved A New Path for Working Mothers
Debi Yadegari is the Founder and CEO of Villyge. Her experience juggling a challenging legal career and breastfeeding as a new mom was the muse for Villyge, and why Debi is so dedicated to providing parents with the workplac…
July 13, 2021
Andrew Luu: Engineering an Entrepreneurial Path with a Weight Loss App & a New Lease on Life
A former engineer and director of professional services that led 6 teams and 50+ staff, Andrew Luu was successful in his career but not with his health. Overweight his entire life, he almost had a heart attack at the age of…
July 6, 2021
Wellness, Sobriety and Understanding Who You Are with Tess Annique
Meet Tess Annique, founder of Wellness with Tess. Born in Corona Del Mar, California, Tess her health and wellness journey started four years ago. Tired of feeling unhappy with how she was, Tess decided to make a change. She…
June 29, 2021
Emilie Iggiotti and The Photos That Speak A Thousand Words
Emilie Iggiotti is a portrait photographer from a tiny French island in the Indian Ocean, not far from Madagascar, called Reunion Island. A world traveler, she studied in Versailles, France, lived in Normandy, Paris, Montrea…
June 15, 2021
Overcoming Adversity: From Motorcycle Crash to Paralympic Champion with Michelle Salt
Michelle Salt was born and raised on a game farm outside of a small Alberta town called Calmar. From an early age, Michelle had a passion for sports. When she was 13, she fell in love with snowboarding and chased the dream o…
June 8, 2021
The Hard Work and the Heart Work in Lindsay Osmond’s growth.
Lindsay brings 20 years of expert subject matter experience as an integrated strategic human resources business partner. She is a passionate diversity and inclusion change agent and employee champion collaborator. Today Lin…
June 1, 2021
Ashley and Brian MacLean: Building Dreams and Dream Homes Together
Newground Developments, founded and ran by Ashley and Brian MacLean, are an Edmonton-based boutique builder specializing in custom-built homes, commercial spaces and construction project consultation. Their passion is creati…
May 25, 2021
How Robin Hobal balanced Career and Family
Her name is Robin Hobal, and she owns and operates MINA Consignment. Robin started Make It New Again when she was a mom in" transition". Long ago, Robin was an elementary school teacher who chose to stay at home with her gro…
May 17, 2021
Shar Mulligan: Dog Whisperer
WAGGLES Academy for Dogs Inc. is owned and operated by Sharna “Shar” Mulligan and is central Alberta’s positive Dog Training professional of choice! Learn with your pet in a force-free environment full of fun and support. Th…
May 11, 2021
Setting Intentions and Finding Purpose with Sarah Bowker
SHAKTI is the divine feminine power representing liberation. Shakti represents power, ability, capacity, strength, empowerment and all energy we use to manifest and create the life we want in all of its forms. Shakti is the …
May 4, 2021
Living The Life With Autism with Kodette LaBarbera
Born in Arizona, raised in Nelson, British Columbia, Kodette LaBarbera is a wife and mother who has built her life on building better communities through a healthy, active and charitable lifestyle. Kodette is a wife to form…
April 27, 2021
The Conversation with Senator and Former Journalist Paula Simons where I Ask the questions
Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Paula Simons earned a B.A. Honours degree in English Literature from the University of Alberta, and a Master’s degree in Journalism from Stanford University, before spending time as a fe…
April 20, 2021
Midlife: A COVID Anthology with Sarah Chan and Jhen Pabillano
Sarah Chan and Jhen Pabillano have stories to tell, and know others whose stories held power, meaning, and insight. 20 years ago, they met at The Gateway, a student newspaper at the University of Alberta, where both nurtured…
April 13, 2021
How Rowena Cui Discovered Her Why and Stepped into Her Power
“Business is community. And community is our business." These are the words that drive Rowena Cui, PlanIt Sound Co-founder, and this is how she endeavours to evolve and grow as a business owner. Her relentless hustle and pas…
April 6, 2021
Dr. Christina Bjorndal: A Mental Health Conversation Through the Lens of a Suicide Survivor
Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND is considered an authority in the treatment of mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders and eating disorders using a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual approach. Havi…
March 30, 2021
Traci Bateman: Growing Up Without Mom
Branding only works if you truly believe in what you put into the world. Traci Bateman knew what she wanted to contribute from a young age after losing her mother to breast cancer at 14 years old; a lifelong journey of welln…
March 23, 2021
Sunita Sumaru: Why a Positive Dialogue with Yourself is a Game Changer
Her name is Sunita Sumaru, and she is an Edmonton-based makeup artist and the owner of Sen Studios. Sen is a makeup studio that provides makeup services and makeup education that will empower you to find your own personal st…
March 16, 2021
How Garrett Lombardi Saved a Woman’s Life Simply by Showing Up
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode is of a sensitive nature and deals with suicide. Garrett Lombardi was a 20 year old pre-medicine student from San Diego on a date with his girlfriend when a day full of unexpected circumstances …
March 9, 2021
Lazina McKenzie: Community Builder, the Entrepreneurial Spirit and the Road Less Travelled
Lazina McKenzie is in love with entrepreneurial spirit. She loves working with organizations and teaching people. It was in 2010 when Lazina got one of those goose-bumpy, this-is-what-life’s-about moments. She was volunteeri…
March 2, 2021
Emily Cave on Love, Loss, and Life with Her Late Husband Edmonton Oiler Colby Cave
No one could possibly imagine the surprise and pain of your spouse passing at age 25 suddenly, under any circumstances. Emily Cave has lived it, and is stepping into The Inner Circle to share her story. Colby Cave was a forw…