Empowerography

Allison Lang Episode S01 EPS 299

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Allison Lang. Allison Lang was born September 3, 1993 (she’s 28 now) in Edmonton, Alberta to parents Ted and Helen Lang. She is the eldest of 4 kids. There were no predeterminers indicating that Allison would be born missing the lower half of her left leg. Everything looked normal in ultrasounds. Allison was a breech baby so she was delivered by c-section. When delivered, the doctor looked at both of her parents and said “there is something wrong with your daughter.” My parents' hearts dropped at the news of their first child, but her mother, a nurse, quickly questioned “what is the matter?” The doctor responded with “she was born with one leg,” and her mother replied “well, how are her lungs and how is her heart?” to which the doctor rescinded “all her organs are fine.” Both Ted and Helen looked at each other, nodded and said “then there is no issue.” Allison was born with the tibia in her left leg, but not the fibula. Yet to them Allison was perfect. They vowed as parents they would do their best to raise Allison as though she were just like any other child. At the age of 16, Allison was invited by another amputee she knew through the War Amps CHAMP program (Canadian non-profit for child amputees) to come and try out for Team Canada’s Sitting Volleyball Team. This was an adaptive sport played in the Paralympics. Allison soon discovered that there were indeed other women like her with a disability, that were active, and completely in love with life. Allison is not yet a Paralympian, but she has competed internationally in England, USA, Brazil, and across Canada representing Canada in competitions like Worlds and the Panam Games. Ever since moving to Montreal she has been signed by an agency as a lifestyle model and speaker, modelling for brands like VIA Rail, Ardene, etc., and has rejoined Volleyball Canada in preparation for the Paralympics in Paris for 2024. Allison still pinches herself that she is not representing disabled peoples in ads and is living out her dream of fighting for proper representation and disability inclusivity. Allison won Up & Coming Influencer of the Year award for her drive to raise awareness on self-love. In this episode we discuss advocacy work, bullying, self-love, living with a disability, gratitude and overcoming adversity.

Website - https://www.allisonelang.com/

IG - http://www.instagram.com/allisonelang

FB - https://www.facebook.com/allisonelang

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@allisonelang

"I haven't always been confident to discuss disability" - 00:02:06

"Self-love, I guess I used to see validation of others" - 00:20:32

"One of the most important things I learned in my early 20's" - 00:49:42

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Ruthie Davis Episode S01 EPS 298

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Ruthie Davis. Ruthie Davis offers more than fashion and footwear, she offers a lifestyle that embodies the brand DNA that has been so carefully crafted over the years: to stand out, stand proud and stand tall, to set trends yet stay timeless. As a CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) member and an AAFA’s (American Apparel & Footwear Association) “Designer of the Year,” Davis designs footwear that is far from conventional. Every shoe is a piece of architectural art, all while staying true to the chic, modern and sporty designs that women worldwide have fallen for. Residing in New York City and President of her eponymous brand, Davis has the advantage of being a designer with an MBA and a woman who designs to empower women. After graduating from Loomis Chaffee Cum Laude, Davis earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and Visual Arts from Bowdoin College. She went on to earn an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson’s Olin Graduate School of Business, where she has been inducted into their “Entrepreneur Hall of Fame.” Davis honed her design and marketing skills by holding executive positions at Reebok, UGG Australia and Tommy Hilfiger before launching RUTHIE DAVIS in 2006. Today, the RUTHIE DAVIS brand is sold to clients across the globe direct-to-consumer at RUTHIEDAVIS.COM. Davis ensures unparalleled quality and craftsmanship every step of the way. Her custom designs have grown to be the top choice of celebrities, ranging from A-listers like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Zendaya, Ariana Grande, Mary J Blige and Demi Lovato, top-tier supermodels, influencers and actresses like Naomi Campbell, Halle Berry, Kendall Jenner, Laverne Cox, Madison Beer and Billy Porter, and world class athletes like Lindsey Vonn and Alex Morgan. In this episode we discuss shoe designing, community, the importance of giving back, mentorship and the Ruthie Davis Brand.

Website - https://www.ruthiedavis.com/

IG - http://www.instagram.com/ruthie_davis

"I'm a big believer in you gotta eat, sleep, drink what you do" - 00:04:10

"When I launched my brand, I actually called it Davis" - 00:29:12

"You know, I've never been that type of woman who competes with other women" - 00:45:30

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Jenn Michelle Episode S01 EPS 297

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Jenn Michelle. Jenn Michelle is CEO of GlamLife Beauty, a Celebrity Makeup Artist & Hairstylist, Beauty Educator & Hair Extension Specialist, GlamLife TV Producer & Creator, Women’s Empowerment Advocate, and Entrepreneur. She is currently the Makeup Artist and Hairstylist for The Lifestyle Today Show on CBS, Cover and feature hairstylist for Bella Magazine. Founder of GlamLife Beauty Line, GlamLife Lash and Accessory Collection, JennMichelle is a one stop shop for all your beauty needs. With a long list of achievements, she has also worked New York Fashion Week, Miami Swimsuit Fashion Week, various movie and television sets including The Food Network, The Today Show, Chopped, Long Shot Production Company, Cool Magazine, Bridal Magazine, US Female Hockey Team, L’Oréal Events, QVC, For Women First Magazine, and more. She has also participated in photo shoots, off Broadway productions, and assisted with creating media content. In this episode we discuss glam life, the beauty industry, collaboration over competition, community and giving back.

Website - https://www.jennmichellecapella.com/

IG - http://www.instagram.com/jennmichelle_glamlife

"I think that I've always loved beauty" - 00:03:10

"Don't watch what somebody in their season 10 is doing vs your season 2" - 00:24:04

"I notice that I'm at my best when I feel at my best" - 00:42:03

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Fran Garton Episode S01 EPS 296

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Fran Garton. Fran Garton is a Pain Management Coach for women who want to get rid of their pain forever. Through her no BS coaching, mastery of movement modifications and online workouts, she adds laughter and fun to your coaching sessions, shakes up your approach to movement and pain management while making it feel like you’ve always lived this way. Her adoring fans + customers have called her the caring friend who’s ready to give tough love and call you out on your excuses when needed. She’s that tiny voice inside your head that is there to cheer you on. She’s been featured on Breakfast Television’s Movin’ in the Morning, Thrive Global, Mind, Medicine Mondays With Delia Beadle, What’s Up with Jaye, Dela’s Voice, Rachel Benton Coaching, Rebel Soul Podcast, Spice It Up With Sandra, Faith & Fitness Magazine, as well as providing workshops at Encompass Health and Wellness, St. Louis Adult Learning Centre, LRL Associates Ltd. and Guelph and Kitchener Public Libraries. When she’s not helping her clients achieve their goals, you can find her hanging out with her furry donkeys and kittens, engaging in her old lady cross-stitch addiction or having a dance party. In this episode we discuss pain management, coaching, fear of change, the traditional medical system and fibromyalgia.

Website - https://www.frangartoncoaching.com/

IG - http://www.instagram.com/frangartonpaincoach

FB - https://www.facebook.com/fran.garton

Free pain quiz: https://frangartoncoaching.com/free-pain-quiz

"Becoming a pain management coach, you can get certifications on that" - 00:01:58

"Perspective is everything and the way that you look at something changes how you feel about it" - 00:19:26

"Decide what you want and don't worry about everybody else" - 00:34:35

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Keysi Sayago Episode S01 EPS 295

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Keysi Sayago. I am the Miss Venezuela 2016 winner, also Miss Attitude and Miss Smile in the national contest. Participant of the Miss Universe 2017 where I managed to reach the top 5 in the beauty contest. My preparation was two years where I obtained training in the areas of public speaking, body language, runway, makeup, and styling as well as stage presence. One of the most incredible experiences of my life and the honor of representing my country internationally. In 2017 I had the opportunity to be a co-host on a national television program "Beyond Beauty", 10 programs about Venezuelan beauty season. Also, I participated in innumerable segments and commercial promotions that appeared on national television for different sponsors of the contest throughout that year. I have been a Mechanical engineer since 2016 where I was fortunate to be the only female graduate of the class. I have experience in the area of coordination of commercial and industrial mechanical projects in the city of Toronto and its surroundings. In this episode we discuss philanthropic work, engineering, mindset, self-belief, giving back and community.

Website - https://www.keysisay.com/

IG - http://www.instagram.com/keysisay

FB - https://www.facebook.com/keysisay

"When I was growing up, I was always helping my Dad with all these repairing things that you had to do at home"- 00:03:31

"I strongly believe that sometimes it's not necessary to go through bad stuff to learn" - 00:17:40

"I don't regret anything that has happened in my life" - 00:45:20

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Kriya Lendzion Episode S01 EPS 294

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Kriya Lendzion. The perfect storm of Kriya's adolescent years led to her rapidly progressing from early substance experimentation to full-blown alcoholism, disordered eating, self-harm, and self-destructive sexual behaviors by her late teen years. She entered rehab at 19, while in the middle of college, and naturally pivoted towards a career in the counseling and addiction fields. Over 30 years later, she has worked with thousands of kids from elementary age through young adulthood in various school settings, with a focus on preventing and intervening with youth on harmful paths. Kriya's life journey has continued to challenge and strengthen her, as she traversed and grew through unhealthy and abusive relationships, an inherited pattern of workaholism, and the parenting challenges of being a 100% single working mom raising a “twice exceptional” bi-racial son. All of which she continues to use to not only empower herself, but to also help others evolve into their greatest potential. In this episode we discuss counselling, addiction, being the teen whisperer, learning from our mistakes and personal journey.

Website - https://www.kriyalendzion.com/

IG - http://www.instagram.com/kriyacounselor

"I did a couple of stints with adults struggling with addiction" - 00:02:32

"If I knew what I knew now" - 00:27:45

"Once you can try to understand why someone thinks, feels, acts the way they do" - 00:55:47

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Tiffany Spencer Episode S01 EPS 293

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Tiffany Spencer. Tiffany helps leaders streamline the company of their dreams through a 12-month group coaching incubator program called The E.I. Edge which focuses on Health, Wellness and Performance. Business owners, entrepreneurs, and CEOs who are enrolled in The E.I. Edge receive valuable information and applicable training. In addition, they are supported by a trusted team of professionals to help guide them through the process and hold them accountable to ensure they reach success. With her fifteen-year background in Sales and Leadership working for fortune 500 companies, Tiffany is well-equipped to guide professionals to success through the development of Emotional Intelligence as well as Executive Presence. In addition to her extensive experience, she has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and is a certified master neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) practitioner as well as a Tiny Habits Coach. These professional experiences, along with a groundbreaking nervous system breakdown at the time, led her down the path of learning to effectively regulate her emotions. In this episode we discuss mindset, journaling with purpose, corporate culture, belief systems and the glass ceiling.

Website - https://www.tiffanyspencer.com/

IG - http://www.instagram.com/tiffanyspencerofficial

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanyreneespencer

"I really like to journal and I journal with purpose" - 00:02:24

"I dealt with a lot of males so I almost had to take on this male personality" - 00:25:35

"Most important thing I learned in my life and I said it before, life is an illusion" - 00:47:11

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Dr. Liz Dubois Episode S01 EPS 292

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Dr. Liz Dubois. Dr. Liz DuBois (PhD, Conflict Resolution, MA, Sociology) is an soul-centered executive coach. Through one-on-one coaching, public speaking, and publications, she helps clients establish a deep relationship with their own inner knowing and inner truth of how it is that they are here to change the world. From the space, her clients have gone on to establish million-dollar+ businesses, be featured in publications including Bustle and Forbes, sell tens of thousands of dollars of products and programs within hours of their
first sessions, and go on to be profoundly transformative world-changing leaders. Over the course of her career, Dr. DuBois has served in executive leadership of numerous NGOs and has been a consultant to organizations including UNICEF and
USAID on a range of issues related to educational equity, gender-based violence, and women’s empowerment. Between 2016 and 2018, Elizabeth was instrumental in the passage of three pieces of legislation related to education and civil rights in Maryland. In 2017, Elizabeth played a key role coalescing community advocates to secure an unprecedented $100M commitment from state and local legislators to fund a massive budget gap that jeopardized over 1,000 teacher jobs within Baltimore City Public Schools. In this episode we discuss conflict resolution, having impact, capitalism, gratitude, women in entrepreneurship and the socialization of little girls.

Website - https://www.drlizdubois.com/

IG - http://www.instagram.com/soul.dr.liz

"For those of you that are scared to make the jump" - 00:11:08

"When we think about women in entrepreneurship" - 00:29:05

"My message is fundamentally the universe is calling you to do something" - 00:48:43

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Michelle Emmick Episode S01 EPS 291

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Michelle Emmick. Seeing a critical need in the market for transparency when it came to plastic surgery, in 2018 Michelle co-founded MyCoachMD, a platform that provides consumers education and support prior to having an elective cosmetic procedure. She shares her 20 years of experience working inside the field of aesthetics inside her Amazon Best-seller, Blue-Collar Beauty, Confessions of a Plastic Surgery Coach.  “I released Blue-Collar Beauty, right before the pandemic. I thought misinformation was bad before, social media created an entirely new level!” My goal for the book was to provide others with my insider knowledge in a fun and empowering way. I also knew so many women that could do the same in the field of beauty and wellness, which led to the question why not create an “Ask Us” community?” In August 2021, Michelle co-founded Ask Us Beauty, an online magazine that collaborates with authentic women in the field of beauty and wellness to share their stories and experiences. Challenging the mainstream, the “not your typical” Ask Us Beauty Magazine combines mind, body, wellness, aesthetic medical and mass appeal, allowing women to choose for themselves what beauty means to them, both inside and out. In this episode we discuss plastic surgery, coaching, social media, unrealistic beauty standards and Ask Us Beauty Magazine.

Website - https://www.askusbeautymagazine.com/

                https://www.mycoachmd.com

IG - http://www.instagram.com/askusbeautymagazine

       https://www.instagram.com/theplasticsurgerycoach

"We dive deeper into more of the you know, again the patient experience side of it" - 00:03:26

"The magazine, our mission is for women" - 00:20:05

"There's so many stories of people we don't understand what someone's going through" - 00:31:23

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Maria Brito Episode S01 EPS 290

In the latest episode of the Empowerography Podcast, my guest is Maria Brito. Maria Mercedes Brito is a women’s empowerment coach from the island of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Lovingly called by her closest as Mama Maria, she is also known as a soulful shadow walker. Her focus is assisting women in the journey to connect to what needs to be healed within in order to create space for what they want to manifest. She believes that we all have the magnificence to provide healing to our own bodies. Through her programs and workshops, she provides women with tools to empower themselves to be the "cura" (healing) for their inner shrines. Maria is also a certified RYT-500 yoga instructor and educator in the lineage of Tantric and Kundalini yoga. She infuses her workshops with ancient practices and tools which assist her clients in dealing with anxiety, depression and fear-based mentality. Her programs and retreats are infused with a high dose of self-love and have been described as life-changing, motivational, raw and deep. In this episode we discuss women's empowerment, yoga, self-love, anxiety, shadow work and self-limiting beliefs.

Website - https://www.awakenwithmaria.com/

IG - http://www.instagram.com/awakenwithmariabrito

FB - https://www.facebook.com/mariabritofitness

"My journey started in 2013 when I moved to the middle east. I moved to Jordan and I started a yoga studio there" - 00:03:17

"When a woman finds her liberation, her gift" - 00:25:26

"Always seek to speak and touch someone" - 00:45:24

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