JENN SADAI: WOMEN READY TO RISE - INSPIRATIONAL AUTHOR
Jenn Sadai is a proud Canadian from right here in Essex County. She has combined her love of writing with her passion for empowering women into three purposeful series totalling 7 published books. A successful woman and author, she lifts readers up. She takes issues that affect a woman’s self-esteem, explores the dark consequences of domestic violence, drug use, and depression, addresses bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace and body image. Her recent book, "Women Ready to Rise" is raw, real and portrays 20 women who have faced incredible trauma. Each has found a way to move forward and find new possibilities in their lives. If that’s not enough she is currently working on three more manuscripts.
Jenn Sadai is a proud Canadian from right here in Essex County. She has combined her love of writing with her passion for empowering women into three purposeful series totalling 7 published books. A successful woman and author, she lifts readers up. She takes issues that affect a woman’s self-esteem, explores the dark consequences of domestic violence, drug use, and depression, addresses bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace and body image. Her recent book, "Women Ready to Rise" is raw, real and portrays 20 women who have faced incredible trauma. Each has found a way to move forward and find new possibilities in their lives. If that’s not enough she is currently working on three more manuscripts.
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CHRISTINE RISTAINO: HEALING AFTER SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND AN ASSAULT
Christine Ristaino passionately shares her journey on becoming whole after recently publishing her memoir, a project 12 years in the making. All the Silent Spaces outlines her experience revisiting rape and molestation after being attacked in a parking lot in front of her 3- and 5-year old children.
Christine Ristaino passionately shares her journey on becoming whole after recently publishing her memoir, a project 12 years in the making. All the Silent Spaces outlines her experience revisiting rape and molestation after being attacked in a parking lot in front of her 3- and 5-year old children.
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MAURA JOY LUSTIG: LIFE IS ART - YOU ARE THE CANVAS!
Maura Joy Lustig is a Transformational Mindset Coach. She believes that each of us has a special gift within us that deserves to shine. Maura believes that when we discover that gift and realize what's truly possible for us, we have the ability to create our best life. Using her signature 7 step process, “Converting Chaos to Clarity” she supports women in transforming into their own extraordinary essence. Maura typically work with women ages 40 to 65 who may be experiencing a crisis in their health, relationships or career. They may be struggling with overwhelm, feeling shut down or powerless, and who are eager to break free and live a life they love. Maura’s clients rekindle their desires, gain confidence, and clarity and take a powerful stand for their life. They celebrate their uniqueness, discover their joy and embody their passion for living.
Maura Joy Lustig is a Transformational Mindset Coach. She believes that each of us has a special gift within us that deserves to shine. Maura believes that when we discover that gift and realize what's truly possible for us, we have the ability to create our best life. Using her signature 7 step process, “Converting Chaos to Clarity” she supports women in transforming into their own extraordinary essence. Maura typically work with women ages 40 to 65 who may be experiencing a crisis in their health, relationships or career. They may be struggling with overwhelm, feeling shut down or powerless, and who are eager to break free and live a life they love. Maura’s clients rekindle their desires, gain confidence, and clarity and take a powerful stand for their life. They celebrate their uniqueness, discover their joy and embody their passion for living.
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KARYN ROSS: THE LOVE AND KINDNESS PROJECT
In late 2016, seeing a growing trend of unkindness in the world, Karyn Ross had an idea. Two and a half years later, after anonymously leaving more than 7,000 love and kindness buttons for people to find, she founded The Love and Kindness Project Foundation. It is dedicated to fostering projects that create love and kindness in the world. But wait! She's got much more to share with us!
In late 2016, seeing a growing trend of unkindness in the world, Karyn Ross had an idea. Two and a half years later, after anonymously leaving more than 7,000 love and kindness buttons for people to find, she founded The Love and Kindness Project Foundation. It is dedicated to fostering projects that create love and kindness in the world. But wait! She's got much more to share with us!
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DONNA O'DONNELL FIGURSKI: PRISONERS WITHOUT BARS
Donna O’Donnell Figurski is the author of Prisoners without Bars: A Caregiver’s Tale, a three-time award-winning memoir. Prisoners without Bars is a heart-wrenching love story that will make you laugh, cry, and GASP.
Donna is the host of an international radio show, Another Fork in the Road, which airs twice a month on the Brain Injury Radio Network. She is also the creator and writer for her award-winning blog, Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury.
In a nutshell … Donna is a wife, mother, granny, teacher, writer, speaker, playwright, actor, director, stage-manager, photographer, picture-book reviewer, and, most importantly, caregiver for her husband and best friend, David.
Donna O’Donnell Figurski is the author of Prisoners without Bars: A Caregiver’s Tale, a three-time award-winning memoir. Prisoners without Bars is a heart-wrenching love story that will make you laugh, cry, and GASP.
Donna is the host of an international radio show, Another Fork in the Road, which airs twice a month on the Brain Injury Radio Network. She is also the creator and writer for her award-winning blog, Surviving Traumatic Brain Injury.
In a nutshell … Donna is a wife, mother, granny, teacher, writer, speaker, playwright, actor, director, stage-manager, photographer, picture-book reviewer, and, most importantly, caregiver for her husband and best friend, David.
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TREVOR LOOP AND HEATHER HARRIS BROWN: BUSINESS OWNERS WANT TO BE HEARD
Trevor and Heather, business owners in Kingsville, Ontario want to be heard. In this interview, they share the challenges and frustrations of trying to keep their restaurants afloat and the actions they have taken to date. It has now been 108 days since non-essential businesses were ordered closed in March due to the COVID pandemic, for the safety of all. With all regions of Ontario now in phase two, Kingsville and Leamington have not yet been given the green light to move forward, yet the remainder of Essex County has. Despite the unique challenges in this area of Ontario, they share the struggles they and many other business owners currently face, some who are or will be, closing their doors permanently.
Trevor and Heather, business owners in Kingsville, Ontario want to be heard. In this interview, they share the challenges and frustrations of trying to keep their restaurants afloat and the actions they have taken to date. It has now been 108 days since non-essential businesses were ordered closed in March due to the Covid pandemic, for the safety of all. With all regions of Ontario now in phase two, Kingsville and Leamington have not yet been given the green light to move forward, yet the remainder of Essex County has. Despite the unique challenges in this area of Ontario, they share the struggles they and many other business owners currently face, some who are, or will be, closing their doors permanently.
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DEBORAH BRANDON: I'VE HAD THREE BRAIN SURGERIES AND I LIKE MYSELF BETTER NOW
Deborah (Deb) Brandon, Ph.D., is a professor in the Mathematical Sciences Department at Carnegie Mellon University. She is a mother, a writer, and a respected textile artist. Deb is also a brain injury survivor. She has raised awareness of and improve understanding about brain injury through presentations to university and general audiences. She is an award-winning author of two books: But My Brain Had Other Ideas: A Memoir of Recovery from Brain Injury and Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe. She also blogs about her life with brain injury and her love of textiles.
Deborah (Deb) Brandon, Ph.D., is a professor in the Mathematical Sciences Department at Carnegie Mellon University. She is a mother, a writer, and a respected textile artist. Deb is also a brain injury survivor. She has raised awareness of and improve understanding about brain injury through presentations to university and general audiences. She is an award winning author of two books: But My Brain Had Other Ideas: A Memoir of Recovery from Brain Injury and Threads Around the World: From Arabian Weaving to Batik in Zimbabwe. She also blogs about her life with brain injury and her love of textiles.
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DR. LISA PORTER: HOW CANCER WORKS AND THE IMPACT OF RESEARCH
Dr. Lisa Porter is one of Canada's top research scientists. She is now the Executive Director of WE-Spark Health Institute and the Scientific Director of the Windsor Cancer Research Group. Dr. Porter shares her insights on cancer research, funding and helps us understand how cancer happens in our bodies. Dr. Porter is a role model for young women interested in Science, Engineering and Technology and also shares opportunities for students.
Dr. Lisa Porter is one of Canada's top research scientists. She is now the Executive Director of WE-Spark Health Institute and the Scientific Director of the Windsor Cancer Research Group. Dr. Porter shares her insights on cancer research, funding and helps us understand how cancer happens in our bodies. Dr. Porter is a role model for young women interested in Science, Engineering and Technology and also shares opportunities for students.
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ANNA PENENBERG: SAVING MY DAUGHTER'S LIFE
Anna Penenberg is the author of “Dancing in the Narrows” and brilliantly chronicles a multiyear journey after, at age sixteen, Anna’s youngest daughter, was struck with a mysterious debilitating condition. In excruciating pain, Dana became completely dependent on her mother.
Anna Penenberg is the author of “Dancing in the Narrows” and brilliantly chronicles a multiyear journey after, at age sixteen, Anna’s youngest daughter, was struck with a mysterious debilitating condition. In excruciating pain, Dana became completely dependent on her mother.
Desperate to find a diagnosis and later a cure, Anna and her daughter were thrust into the medical world and far beyond. Full of adventure, humour and blind faith, Anna tells her inspiring story of self-discovery as a single mother fighting to save the life of her child.
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JESSICA SANTONATO: THANK YOU FOR TRYING TO KILL ME
Jessica Santonato’s story is raw, unfiltered and vivid as she shares terrifying experiences such as domestic abuse, rape and attempted murder she experienced while living a criminal lifestyle. She is a TED X speaker, an award-winning author who is inspiring courage after her journey to overcome adversity and discover the gift in her pain.
Jessica Santonato’s story is raw, unfiltered and vivid as she shares terrifying experiences such as domestic abuse, rape and attempted murder she experienced while living a criminal lifestyle. She is a TED X speaker, an award-winning author who is inspiring courage after her journey to overcome adversity and discover the gift in her pain.
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SHERYL PLOUFFE: HOW TO MAKE VIDEO MARKETING WORK FOR YOUR BUSINESS
Sheryl Plouffe is an entrepreneur, international speaker, and former Canadian TV broadcaster. She has been seen by millions over the course of her 25-year career in news media. Today, Sheryl helps other entrepreneurs and business professionals increase their authority – and their income – with video. She does this through her signature online and in-person events and she is widely known for doing away with word-for-word scripts and complicated tech in favour of simple-yet-strategic storytelling techniques. When she’s not working, she’s a hockey and baseball mom and an avid Prince fan. Sheryl lives and works in Ontario, Canada.
Sheryl Plouffe is an entrepreneur, international speaker, and former Canadian TV broadcaster. She has been seen by millions over the course of her 25-year career in news media. Today, Sheryl helps other entrepreneurs and business professionals increase their authority – and their income – with video. She does this through her signature online and in-person events and she is widely known for doing away with word-for-word scripts and complicated tech in favor of simple-yet-strategic storytelling techniques. When she’s not working, she’s a hockey and baseball mom and an avid Prince fan. Sheryl lives and works in Ontario, Canada.
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MELISSA MCCORMICK: HELPING SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS FIND YOUR VOICE
Melissa McCormick is the author of the Canadian bestselling book, “The Queen’s Daughter” which is a true story of the worst and most highly publicized case of sexual assault in Detroit history. Melissa is an expert on sexual assault and the aftermath, and served on the board of directors of the Windsor and Essex County Sexual Assault Crisis Center for nine years, holding the position of President from 2005-2008. The highly anticipated sequel to “The Queen’s Daughter” called “Thick Skin” which focuses on the aftermath of trauma including topics such as PTSD, depression, forgiveness, relationship with God and more, was released in 2014.
Melissa McCormick is the author of the Canadian bestselling book, “The Queen’s Daughter” which is a true story of the worst and most highly publicized case of sexual assault in Detroit history. Melissa is an expert on sexual assault and the aftermath, and served on the board of directors of the Windsor and Essex County Sexual Assault Crisis Center for nine years, holding the position of President from 2005-2008. The highly anticipated sequel to “The Queen’s Daughter” called “Thick Skin” which focuses on the aftermath of trauma including topics such as PTSD, depression, forgiveness, relationship with God and more, was released in 2014.
She is also a past president of the Women’s Economic Forum and is the 2009 recipient of the Athena Leadership Award presented by the Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce In 2015 Melissa was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from the University of Windsor and was invited to speak to over a thousand graduates during the commencement ceremony.
Melissa runs her own non-profit agency called the Queen’s Daughter “Cause” to help sexual assault victims move forward in their lives. And, she continues her mission to stand up and speak out on behalf of victims of sexual assault and domestic violence who do not yet have the courage to do so for themselves.
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LINDA COUSINEAU: IT'S TIME TO PIVOT! TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR LIFE AND BUSINESS
Linda P. Cousineau is a bilingual Entrepreneur, Award-winning Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Best-Selling Co-Author. Linda loves to work with Leaders, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Teams, empowering them to increase communication, collaboration, productivity, efficiency and profit. She is passionate about environmental values (personal preferences), which dictate how people operate within their environment. Environmental values guide the way people see, experience and respond to the world around them (personally or professionally). Most people are not aware of their environmental values and how they can undermine their ability to be successful.
Linda P. Cousineau is a bilingual Entrepreneur, Award-winning Speaker, Trainer, Coach and Best-Selling Co-Author. Linda loves to work with Leaders, Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and Teams, empowering them to increase communication, collaboration, productivity, efficiency and profit. She is passionate about environmental values (personal preferences) which dictate how people operate within their environment. Environmental values guide the way people see, experience and respond to the world around them (personally or professionally). Most people are not aware of their environmental values and how they can undermine their ability to be successful.
Linda is the Founder of LPC and Associates Inc. She has extensive consulting, coaching and training experience with clients around the globe. Prior to discovering the world of training and coaching, Linda held leadership positions in both the private and public sectors.
Linda is offering a free training session on Friday, May 29th. Details are on the eventbrite link.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/your-environmental-values-impact-your-success-tickets-105293934994
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KAREN METCALFE: THE POWER OF MEDICAL RESEARCH AND A LIFE'S COMMITMENT TO ADVOCACY
Karen Metcalfe is the Assistant Director of WE-Spark Health Institute, "designed to take health care to the next level through research" where four key organizations have come together in partnership. She shares some of the work currently being done by the Institute specific to Covid-19 and the power of collaboration that this organization brings to the community and beyond.
Karen Metcalfe is the Assistant Director of WE-Spark Health Institute, "designed to take health care to the next level through research" where four key organizations have come together in partnership. She shares some of the work currently being done by the Institute specific to Covid-19 and the power of collaboration that this organization brings to the community and beyond.
Karen shares her personal experience as a mother whose child was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. This was the catalyst that lead her to become passionate about the importance of research and the advocate she is today, not only with WE-Spark Health Institute, but in her role as a leader and vocal volunteer with the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.
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MITCHELL EARL: UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL. NO DEGREE REQUIRED
Mitchell is COO of Discover Praxis – a startup bootcamp and job placement program for entrepreneurial young professionals who want more than college. He's the author of Don’t Do Stuff You Hate, and frequently writes about how to navigate life and careers. He's radical about creating a better future and helping others do the same. Follow him on Twitter for more: @mitchell_earl
Mitchell is COO of Discover Praxis – a startup bootcamp and job placement program for entrepreneurial young professionals who want more than college. He's the author of Don’t Do Stuff You Hate, and frequently writes about how to navigate life and careers. He's radical about creating a better future and helping others do the same. Follow him on Twitter for more: @mitchell_earl
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MELISSA LYONS: FINDING HOPE AND HEALING AFTER GRIEF AND LOSS
Best-selling author and life coach, Melissa Lyons, is passionate about helping people find hope and healing after loss. Raw and relatable, Melissa uses her own vulnerability, heartbreaking experiences and humility, to reach and connect with people, of all ages, in deep and meaningful ways. Her personal journey, which includes decades of entrepreneurial and corporate business experience, inspired her to ask important questions about life purpose and the search for more meaning and fulfillment.
Best-selling author and life coach, Melissa Lyons, is passionate about helping people find hope and healing after loss. Raw and relatable, Melissa uses her own vulnerability, heartbreaking experiences and humility, to reach and connect with people, of all ages, in deep and meaningful ways. Her personal journey, which includes decades of entrepreneurial and corporate business experience, inspired her to ask important questions about life purpose and the search for more meaning and fulfillment.
Melissa is a master at helping people uncover their limiting beliefs and recurring patterns, giving them the opportunity to reveal and rediscover their purpose – their ‘Why’ and in doing so, they are reminded of their potential and possibilities. Her heartwarming and profound books have helped thousands embrace fresh perspectives during times of struggle and devastating grief or loss.
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