Visionary Life - Career| Inspired Living | Entrepreneurship

Visionary Life is a Top-Rated Canadian Business & Entrepreneurship Podcast!Each episode is a conversation with an inspirational entrepreneur who has a story to share. Each guest also shares what's working right now to grow their business (& what's NOT working!).Company: The GistInterviewee: Ellen HyslopTopic: Shares The Story of This Female-Focused Sports Media CompanyImagine one night you’re hanging with 2 of your BFF’s, sharing a bottle of wine (or 2 or 3)… and all of the sudden in your drunken conversation, you get a genius idea!You open up a fresh Google Doc… you write everything that the 3 of you are saying down… you feel like you’ve really hit the nail on the head with this idea!HOW HAS NOBODY THOUGHT OF THIS YET? THIS WILL BE THE NEXT MILLION DOLLAR IDEA!Then you head to bed.Upon waking the next morning (with a slight hangover!) you wondering, “was it all a dream… was it really a good idea, like we thought?”You’ll have to tune in to this weeks episode with co-founder of The GIST, Ellen Hyslop,

Are you thinking of writing your first book?If so, there's no time like the present!In this episode, first time author Doone Roisin and I discuss how to write your first book, launch it properly and have it become a #1 best-seller.Stay tuned for tips on editing, publishing, and marketing your work.So get ready to start writing – your masterpiece awaits!___________________________Doone Roisin is back on the podcast and she has something super exciting to share.Doone Roisin is the founder of Female Startup Club which is a podcast that shares wisdom directly from the world’s most exciting female founders

Are you thinking of starting or growing your own business?If so, it's important to be prepared for the challenges that come with running a successful business!In this podcast episode, I'll share the 5 essentials that every business owner should focus on BEFORE promoting and marketing themselves.Enjoy!Mentioned in the show:The Visionary MethodIntro To Online Business - 5 Day Email Challenge (Free!)Wim HofIce Plunge AshScott Harrison from Charity WaterWeekly 'All Things Visionary' NewsletterWhere to find out more about Kelsey & Visionary Life:Show NotesInstagramWeekly 'All Things Visionary' NewsletterThe Visionary Method

Today on the show I am sitting down with Jasmine Williams.Jasmine Williams is an award-winning writer, content marketing expert, and the founder of Jasmine Williams Media, a boutique content marketing consultancy serving a global roster of industry-leading companies and visionaries. She’s also the founder of Click-worthy Creatives, an education hub and community for freelance creatives. Jasmine helps creative entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and growth-stage startups scale their businesses with strategic storytelling.On Instagram as @jasminewilliamsmedia.I’m chatting with Jasmine about her story of realizing she didn’t fit into the corporate world, how she decided to go full time freelance, and now running an epic online business that has multiple pillars.In this episode we ALSO talk aboutTips on how to grow your network even if you’re an introvertWhy she decided to start the Click Worthy Creative AcademyTime management tools and strategies that help Jasmine manage her busy workweek The importance of prio

This week on the podcast I am sitting down with Yuri Elkaim, a health expert, NYT best selling author, and founder of Healthpreneur.Yuri has a ton of experience in the Online Marketing Space and today, he helps Health & Fitness Professionals Who Want to Scale Their Coaching Business Online - Faster and without The Grind.In this episode Yuri is sharing more about how his journey in the health and wellness industry began, why he decided to sell his original business, and how he approaches business and strategic growth in his own business and in the businesses of his clients, today!We’re chatting about…How he went from poverty line income to the successful business he has todayWhy he believes content creation is one of the most expensive and slow ways to grow a businessThe problem with the term Passive IncomeWhy every entrepreneur needs to get out to conferences and mastermindsThe importance of scale and how to do it it& so much moreYou can learn more about Yuri and Healthpreneur at https://healthpreneur

Today I am sitting down with Rachel Hicks, the founder of U Whitening.This episode is packed with laughs, business advice and actionable tips for any aspiring or early stage entrepreneur. Oftentimes on the Visionary Life Podcast, I am sitting down with entrepreneurs who are 10 or 20 years into business, and it can be less relatable for those of you just starting out on your entrepreneurial journey.On today’s show, I sit down with Rachel Hicks who started her business called U Whitening without any prior business knowledge. U Whitening is a Teeth Whitening Studio located in Belleville, Ontario that is run by Dental Professionals. U Whitening also recently launched home whitening kits, which are SO effective! I have used them myself.In this conversation, Rachel and I talk about…How she started a business with no prior experience and no clue what she was doing!How she found her first few clients & how the word spread from there.Where the business idea came fromSome of the challenges she's encountered in grow

Visionary Life | Canadian Business PodcastWe chat about Launching a Business, Digital Marketing, Brand Building and The Highs and Lows of Starting a Business.Annalea sold her first eco-friendly online marketplace at age 30 and then in 2015  launched Social Nature, a product discovery and trial platform in the better-for-you CPG space, with over 750k community members.In today’s conversation, Annalea opens up about…Her first 2 business ideas and what she learned from them, as well as why she pivotedWhy it’s so important to ASK your customers what they would pay forThe one character trait she believes is core to her entrepreneurial spiritHow social nature grew to 100k email subscribers in less than 1 year, and to almost 1 million subscribers todayThe power of community marketing in growing the brand& where the business is at todayTune into this inspiring & informative podcast that brings you the stories of visionary Entrepreneurs and Founders from across Canada. Each episode is a conversation with an in

In this episode, we’re diving deep into Modern Psychedelics and how to approach microdosing!Lana is now practicing as a Psychedelic Integration Coach , after having profound personal transformations of her own by using these substances.In this episode we discuss:Why microdosing was her missing puzzle piece to her healing journeyWhere to begin if you’re considering microdosingDifferent protocols that you can considerSome of the realizations she’s had from using psychedelics and from doing proper microdosing protocolsWho microdosing is for and who it’s NOT forWhy she launched her own podcast called Modern Psychedelics and how it’s goingAnd some of the resources she recommends if you’re just getting started with psychedelics.If you want to connect with Lana:Podcast - Modern Psychedelics PodcastModern Psychedelics Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpsychedelics/ Lana’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lanapribic/ When the time is right, here are a few ways that we can work together…Join an upcoming

Hosting a podcast is a lot of work. Sometimes it feels like you're dragging yourself uphill through quicksand, but when you reach the top and look back…you've hosted 200 episodes! Holy crap! Alongside the challenges there have also been a number of funny, random and serendipitous stories that I have never shared publicly before.Things like FORGETTING to record an episode and having to break it to the guest,Having random guests join your interview at the last minute!And being let in on some REALLY BIG SECRETS because your guest can't contain themselves.It has been an amazing 4 years / 200 episodes and I’m so grateful for all of the wonderful listeners (you!) who have let me slide into your earphones.Thank you to each and every one of you, and also to my incredible sound engineer Dave Drago (my husband) who is a huge part of why this podcast is such a success!With that said, we still want your suggestions on what topics should be covered in future episodes.If there's something specific that interests you or a g

Rally is a better for you Beer Company born out of a love of adventure. Just one look at their team and you can see that the team behind Rally truly practices what they preach! Their beers include a non-alcoholic Dry Run Pale Ale, the Extra Mile Session IPA, and their TrailBlazer Golden Ale - all perfect for the outdoor enthusiast, weekend warrior or adventure nut.In this episode, Alan and I chat about…His entry into Home Brewing and whether or not he saw it as a business opportunity right awayHow a 700km gravel ride actually inspired the idea for RallyThe first few steps Alan took to bring the brand to lifeHow Rally Beer got a listing in the Ontario Liquor Store almost right away!The decision to focus on outdoor adventure and nature lovers, as their target marketHow experiential marketing has played a huge role in finding and retaining customersTheir yeti cooler stunt that gained them a lot of brand awarenessAnd where the company is headedTo connect with Rally Beer, head to https://drinkrally.ca/ or connect

Changing careers is a daunting task. Quitting your day job to start your own business can be downright scary. But it's what I had to do when I realized that I was no longer "all in" on my 9-5 job.In hindsight, it was the best decision I ever made, but it certainly wasn't easy. I know that many of you are wrestling with the same decision, right now. Especially now that 2022 is officially here and the motivation to make a change is much higher with a fresh year upon us!If you're one of the many people who have dreams of quitting their day job to start their own business, you're probably wondering if it's actually worth the risk. After all, starting your own business can be downright scary – especially when you don't know if it will be successful. But if you're motivated and passionate about your idea, then it might be worth taking the leap. Here are a few tips for making the switch from employee to entrepreneur.In this episode I share The Truths All Entrepreneurs Must Hear and tips for Starting A Business in 20

Today, I’m going SOLO on the microphone to chat about 5 Lessons Learned In The Past 12 Months!Did you start a business in the past 12 months? Are you looking for tips to maximize your success and to accelerate your growth? Do you want to know some of the lessons that I learned in my 6th year of working full time for myself?With each passing year as an Online Business Owner, I learn new lessons and discover the secrets for success.In this episode I'm going to share with you 5 tips that I've learned from running an online business in 2021.It doesn't matter what kind of business you're building or what niche your services are targeting because these tips will help you grow successfully no matter what industry or product type. Connect with Kelsey & Learn More About Her…Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelseyreidl/ Working Together: https://kelseyreidl.com/privatecoaching Top 10 Marketing Coach Feature: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/top-10-marketing-coaches-202200831.html Hear Kelsey On Other Podcasts: ht

Cheryl Torrance aka Chef Inked aka Uncle Chuck is BACK on the podcast for her second appearance - this time to talk about her new venture.You might remember Cheryl from episode 3. The early days of the show!Chery was one of our first guests on Visionary Life, and almost 4 years ago I remember taking the TTC to the spin studio she works at called Torq, and sitting on the windowsill recording with a single $90 microphone. Let’s just say, a LOT has changed since then! Both for Cheryl and for the podcast.Today, I’m hanging out with Cheryl virtually to learn all about Uncle Chucks BBQ sauces: where the idea came from, how she’s now selling them in 5 stores, and what the future looks like for the business. Cheryl holds nothing back in this episode, and I really think you’re going to dig it!We talk about:What it’s like being on a TV showWhy she left the food industry after 20 yearsWhat brought her back and nudged her to launch her own brand, Uncle Chucks& why she’s scaling slowlyhttps://www.instagram.com/chef_in

Today, I’m sitting down with Coach JVB, aka Jenny Van Barneveld Pe.Jenny is The President of STRONG Fitness Mag, Founder of Team Strong Girls, Fitness Coach turned Fitness Publisher and Host of Find Your Strong Podcast.She’s also a Mom of 2 and Wife, and fun fact she’s actually in business with her husband!Jenny does a lot, but still shows up to serve and connect with her community just like she did back in 2012 when she launched her bootcamp classes and was trying to escape her job selling laser toners, which was NOT her passion.In this episode we chat about:Jenny’s transformation story and her McDonald’s miracle that was a true wake up callThe moment she decided to enroll herself back at school and stop her partying lifestyle in pursuit of more purposeWe talk about the highs and lows over the past decade as a business ownerWhere the business is at today and what her team looks likeAnd how she’s managing to continue to find HER STRONG with such a jam packed schedule.p.s. Whenever you’re ready, there are a fe

Today on the show, I’m sitting down with a Canadian Food Legend - Peter Neal.Peter Neal is one half of the brotherly duo behind Neal Brothers Foods.You’ve probably indulged in their epic Corn Tortilla Chips dipped in salsa, or their insanely tasty pasta sauces… but did you know that this well known Canadian Food Brand and Distribution Company started as 2 brothers making croutons out of their parents kitchen?Yepp, it’s true.Over 33 years ago, Neal Brothers began as a simple startup and today it has grown into something SO MUCH MORE.In this episode we chat about…The moment he knew he was a natural born salesmanWhy having belief in yourself and in your products is so importantWhat some of the early successes were in the Neal Bro’s journey, that gave them hopeThe role of curiosity and asking questions, when you don’t have all the answersAnd some of the tips and lessons learned after 33 years of business!If you want to connect with Peter and with Neal Brothers, head to https://www.nealbrothersfoods.com/goods/ and

This week on the Marketing Hotline, I’m sitting down with Jesse Cole, who is the founder of Fans First Entertainment, the creator of The Savannah Bananas and the author of Find Your Yellow Tux.His teams have welcomed more than one million fans to their ballparks and have been featured on MSNBC, CNN, ESPN and in Entrepreneur Magazine, but it wasn’t always sunshine & bananas in Jesse’s world.Just over 5 years ago he and his wife Emily were sleeping on an air mattress after draining their bank account, about to take the biggest risk of their life. You’ll need to tune in to hear about it!I first was introduced to Jesse and his epic story through the I Love Marketing Podcast, and I can honestly say that from the moment he started talking I was hooked. He’s a marketing genius!Jesse’s approach to building a BRAND rather than a business and creating FANS not customers is the type of marketing that I stand behind 110%. He’s not preaching expensive Facebook ads or fancy funnels, just an epic product and a memorable

Today, I’m sitting down with Blake Fleischacker (aka Blake Fly) who is a master of many things, but most notable for his unique ability to connect with anyone.He might be one of the most inspiring, creative and appreciative individuals I have ever met.To begin, I want to share how Blake’s work has impacted my life and my business.Because of Blake, I send my friends and family members text messages when I think of themBecause of Blake, I am empowered to send messages of gratitude and snail mail just to say “thinking of you”Because of Blake, I have signed new clientsBecause of Blake, I believe in the power of Scrap Paper, Road Signs & Cereal Boxes.I know, you’re totally lost and have no clue what I mean - but by tuning into this episode and learning from Blake on the power of Unexpected Appreciation, Gratitude & Creative Connection - you’re going to have a whole new appreciation for how SIMPLE marketing and business growth can be.My visionary community already knows Blake quite well because he’s spoken

Today, I’m sitting down with Julia Rose, a Content Writer and Communications Expert (& part-time dancer!)Julia is doing INCREDIBLE work in the realm of helping people press publish on personal essays.I know I know, you just checked out as soon as I said the word “essay” right, but our guest of the show today, Julia Rose, is going to walk us through why personal essays can be the secret to expressing yourself, launching a successful brand and being a subject matter expert.I am SO fond of Julia’s work and love what she’s created inside of her Hello Writer program. The story of how she created this group experience is something you won’t want to miss, if you ALSO aspire to launch a group program or online course at some point.In this episode, Julia and I talk about…How being fired (on a Friday!) was the catalyst for her to start her own businessThe impact that publishing her work on Medium.com hadA simple method for choosing what to write aboutHow to get over the fear of putting yourself out thereNavigating

Today, I’m sitting down with Stephanie Long, Business Coach for Nutritionists. She’s back!Returning for her 2nd… or actually, maybe 3rd appearance on the show - let me re-introduce you to Fan Favourite, Stephanie Long.Steph is a business coach for nutritionists, the founder of the launch your nutrition biz program, the host of the next level nutrition biz podcast - and recently, the girl who took 1 month off from her business!Yepp, you heard that right, Steph took august completely off from work because she wanted to focus on herself and on recharging. After reconnecting with the WHY behind starting her business, which was to have more freedom and flexibility, Steph decided to step back for the month of august and the best part was that the business didn’t become irrelevant.After learning about her little sabbatical, I was SO inspired to start prepping for one of my own in the future, and wanted to sit down with her and ask her how it went. Was she scared that she would be forgotten? How did she communicate t

This week, I’m sitting down with my friend and visionary method alumni Krista.On Instagram as @kristako.rd because her last name is slightly hard to pronounce, she is the go-to resource for dieticians who want to amplify the success of their business.Krista founded the Dietitian Success Center just 6 months ago, and has already grown it to almost 200 members - and I wanted to bring her on to the podcast to share more about her journey of navigating her career as a dietitian, and taking the “unconventional” route even when it felt challenging.In this episode, Krista and I chat about…What she did when she first graduated from schoolHow she was able to go freelance and match her corporate salaryThe simple marketing and lead gen strategy that she used to begin her 1:1 coaching practiceHow the idea to launch the DSC came to be And success tips for anyone launching an online business or membershiphttps://www.instagram.com/kristako.rd/https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansuccesscenter/ p.s. Whenever you’re ready,