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“Spend time in nature as often as you can to learn, play and grow” says Cate Johnson. Nature Centered Design and how it can open up a whole new way of thinking about yourself and your brand is the topic today with my guest. Cate is a change-maker, driven by empathy, creative confidence and inspired by the beauty of nature. Listen in to our conversation to hear Cate tell us more about design thinking and what she learned from leading a team from MIT to Thailand; and our shared love for the Happiness Advantage habits that are part of our daily focus and routine. For more about Cate: https://www.catebjohnson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/catebjohnson/ Follow Love Brand You here: https://www.facebook.com/LoveBrandYou/ https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandyou/ https://twitter.com/lovebrandyou Sponsor: Meal Garden ~ Professional meal planning that actually works. Healthy Eating Made Simple at https://home.mealgarden.com/ Try it free for 7 days. Enter promo code LOVEBRANDYOU for 50% off your first 3 months when your free trial ends.

Your brand begins with your purpose, also referred to as your why you do what you do. According to Brand Builder and Business Director of Symbra, Dwayne Holland, “Your brand is the heartbeat and branding is the face”. He has been building brands for 25 years and has seen many entrepreneurs struggle to standout and succeed. Despite all their hard work they often lose vision of who they are, what they offer or how to clearly communicate to their customers. Dwayne knows it is usually because they have lost their sense of purpose and why they exist as an entrepreneur. Three generations of entrepreneurial heritage has given Dwayne valuable insight into what it takes to win in the marketplace. His roots have influenced his own story and he's learned that your brand starts at the core of who you are. Listen in to our conversation to hear why it is critical to begin your brand foundation by defining your purpose and building from there and the steps Dwayne helps his clients take to do just that. Find out more about Dwayne at https://www.symbra.com/ Follow Love Brand You here: https://www.facebook.com/LoveBrandYou/ https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandyou/ https://twitter.com/lovebrandyou Sponsor: Meal Garden ~ Professional meal planning that actually works. Healthy Eating Made Simple at https://home.mealgarden.com/ Try it free for 7 days. Enter promo code LOVEBRANDYOU for 50% off your first 3 months when your free trial ends.

Jennifer Buchanan knows all about the long game of building a business and a brand. “Starting as a solopreneur I would slowly grow my company to over 100 locations and a team of 24. I believe when we experience the right information, in the right way, transformation can happen” says Jennifer. A trail blazer in her industry it is hard to imagine someone once told her ‘you can’t make a business out of your idea”. Jennifer has spent over two decades inspiring audiences on how to foster connections, focus, and feel better by using music to boost mood, increase productivity and decrease stress. She is a recognized leading expert on bridging the gap between academic research in the area of music medicine and the public, speaking internationally to a wide variety of education, healthcare, government, and corporate audiences. Listen in to our conversation to hear what it takes to build your brand and business that can grow with you and evolve over time. http://www.jenniferbuchanan.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandyou/ Sponsor: Meal Garden ~ Professional meal planning that actually works. Healthy Eating Made Simple at https://home.mealgarden.com/ Try it free for 7 days. Enter promo code LOVEBRANDYOU for 50% off your first 3 months when your free trial ends.

“We have more media leads than experts” says Jacquie Jordan of TVGuestpert.com If you are a speaker, author, artist, actor, business owner, CEO or entrepreneur with a message to share with the world, you will want to tune in. Here with me today is Jacquie Jordan, Author of "Get on TV! The Insiders Guide to Pitching the Producers and Promoting Yourself" and "Heartfelt Marketing: Allowing the Universe to be Your Business Partner". Jacquie is a Two Time Emmy Nominated TV Producer and New York Times Bestselling Publisher. Jacquie has produced countless TV shows and been involved in booking, or producing 10,000+ television guests. Jacquie also works with exciting new experts and celebrity clients on their branding, promotion, marketing and development, as well as on-camera skills. Listen in to our conversation to hear the insider tips on how to pitch and promote yourself to Get on TV! To contact Jacquie: jjordan@tvguestpert.com https://www.tvguestpert.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandyou/ Sponsor: Meal Garden ~ Professional meal planning that actually works. Healthy Eating Made Simple at Try it free for 7 days. Enter promo code LOVEBRANDYOU for 50% off your first 3 months when your free trial ends. https://home.mealgarden.com/

When you think of habits, usually it’s a “bad habit” that you need or want to give up. The definition of a habit is: a settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up. On today’s show, I’m focusing on habits you have or may want to adopt, that are positive, helpful and encourage success. Listen in as I share four of my favorite habits and tips on how you can adopt any or all of them too.

On today’s episode Cheryl Leitschuh joins me to talk about business, branding, her CALM model for entrepreneurs, her new book and more.  Cheryl has had the pleasure of owning a successful, sustainable small business for over 25 years.   Her mission is to help women owned small business to start, build and grow their own successful enterprise.  It is no wonder, Cheryl and I connect with each other and our community of eWomenNetwork.   Cheryl is also an author.  Her latest book, Straight Talk for Smart Business Women – Critical Tools to Build and Grow Your Business, is a checklist of key tools and actions to develop a successful, sustainable business.  Listen in as we discuss our shared love of entrepreneurship and mentoring others.   http://www.straighttalkforsmartbusinesswomen.com    http://samrafoss.com/   https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandyou/  Sponsor:  Meal Garden ~ Professional meal planning that actually works. Healthy Eating Made Simple at https://home.mealgarden.com/    Try it free for 7 days.  Enter promo code LOVEBRANDYOU for 50% off your first 3 months when your free trial ends.

Today on the show,  I’m happy to declare alongside my guest that we are relentless in the pursuit of our entrepreneurial journey.  Janis Isaman is the owner of Calgary-based My Body Couture, a private, one-on-one health studio. She is a highly certified movement specialist and a nutrition coach. Janis works with clients to develop practical and sustainable plans to feel better in their body. She is a local and international speaker and presenter and is frequently quoted as a health expert in publications including: Reader’s Digest, Prevention, Women’s Health, Cosmopolitan, Working Mother, Sparkpeople, MyFitnessPal, and Beachbody.   Listen in as we discuss our shared love of balancing our work and family in living our dream life. Sponsor:  Meal Garden ~ Professional meal planning that actually works. Healthy Eating Made Simple at https://home.mealgarden.com/  Try it free for 7 days.  Enter promo code LOVEBRANDYOU for 50% off your first 3 months when your free trial ends. http://mybodycouture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/janis.isaman/ http://samrafoss.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandyou/    

Did you know?  1.  Alberta is among  the top three centres in the world for artificial intelligence, with a Google Deep Mind Lab and state-of-the-art research facilities  2.  We are a leader in quantum computing and quantum communications  3.Alberta is one of the top two centres in North America for machine learning.  Here to talk with me about Innovation is Laura Kilcrease, the CEO of Alberta Innovates. With over 25 years’ experience in commercializing technology, Laura is sharing her enthusiasm and entrepreneurial expertise to create innovation coalitions that leverage the talent and spirit of Alberta.   Listener’s don’t miss a minute of this show.   In the first half Laura and I are talking about her expertise in Innovation and what’s happening in Alberta and the world.  After the break, we’ll be talking about the Inventure$ 2018 Conference June 6-8 in Calgary.  Laura and her team from Alberta Innovates are bringing together venture capitalists, angel investors, startups, entrepreneurs, service providers and thought leaders from around the world to share the latest in innovation, research, capital access and deal-making. http://www.inventurescan.com/events/inventure-2018/event-summary-eca26664a37e4bef8a09746d01d7ac8e.aspx    https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandyou/  Sponsor:  Meal Garden ~ Professional meal planning that actually works. Healthy Eating Made Simple at https://home.mealgarden.com/  Try it free for 7 days.  Enter promo code LOVEBRANDYOU for 50% off your first 3 months when your free trial ends.

“I’d rather jump off the brink of maybe, than die on the edge of fear.”  ~ Colleen Songs Colleen has fought MS for the past 21 years and has recently began singing once again following a car accident that caused her to have emergency neck surgery.  Using that time of recovery, Colleen wrote her memoir, INHALE with Tellwell Publishing Canada based on the life of a Caregiver of a loved one with Mental Illness where the gift of song-writing kept her alive and dreaming her dream. Listen in to our conversation as we discuss Colleen’s story, and how the love for our children drives the courage to push through fear and lead to triumph despite any obstacle.              https://www.colleensongs.com/           https://www.instagram.com/iamcolleensongs/          https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandyou/           Sponsor Meal Garden: Professional meal planning that actually works. Healthy Eating Made Simple at  https://home.mealgarden.com/      Try it free for 7 days.  Enter promo code LOVEBRANDYOU for 50% off your monthly subscription for 3 months when your free trial ends.

Holistic business owners like me and my guest have learned strategies to keep us focused on attaining our goals.  One of those strategies is being involved in a Mastermind.  My guest today is a powerhouse of knowledge and expertise when it comes to Mastermind Groups.  Zola de Firmian helps intuitive, holistic and creative entrepreneurs break through barriers to success, for both profit and fulfillment.  By overcoming time challenges, confusion and distraction, Zola helps clients create clarity to find natural and consistent focus to serve more people, and make a good income.   Listen in to our conversation as we discuss the power of masterminding to help you on your journey for life and business success.  http://creative-momentum.com/index.html https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandyou/ http://samrafoss.com/

"Your self image is part of your character.  You will act and respond the way you perceive yourself.  Build your self image and watch your character grow to a place that you imagined it could be." -  Michael Laidler Michael is on a mission to impart the leadership tools and innovative strategies that emerging leaders need to pave their way to monumental success.  He is an International Leadership Coach with the John Maxwell Team, a Certified Trainer, and Keynote Speaker whose unwavering commitment to excellence, passion, and loyalty has quickly earned him the reputation as an up-and-coming industry leader.  I love that my guests represent their personal brand by living it every day.  Now is the time to lead more powerfully and courageously in ways that make our world a better place and it begins with our own self-image.  Listen in to our conversation about character and leadership and how developing your character first is key to building self-confidence and leadership success essential to making an impact and leaving a legacy with your personal brand. http://michaelalaidler.com/     https://www.instagram.com/michaellaidler/    https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandyou/

On today’s episode I’m joined by Kiki Athanasoulias of Meal Garden.  The all-inclusive nutrition tool for individuals and professionals .  As a former Nutrition Director, Educator and Practitioner I’ve tried many other programs and Meal Garden is by far my top pick as a mom and as a holistic nutrition professional.  Customized meal plans based on specific nutrients and vitamins can be created.  Organized short grocery lists make shopping quick and easy.  Portions can be increased or decreased by choosing the number of people –easily and effortlessly at the click of a button each time.   There is more, but you’ll have to check it out for yourself.   Nutrition Guidance made simple.  Empower yourself by optimizing your nutritional expertise to serve your business goals.   Empower your clients with the resources and tools they need to implement your recommendations and achieve success.  Listen in to our conversation about our shared love for nutrition, a healthy lifestyle and the story behind our strategic alliance and quest to help nutrition professionals catapult your brand with Love Brand You and Meal Garden. Check out your own free trial at  https://home.mealgarden.com/       Enter Promo Code:  LOVEBRANDYOU  for 50% off for 3 months after your free trial! https://www.instagram.com/mealgarden/ https://www.instagram.com/lovebrandyou/

On today’s episode we learn about the story behind the brand ZYMBOL™.   Dane Short started his first business days after graduating from UNLV with a degree in marketing.  Dane took a ‘doodle’ that his Mother, Sally Short created, and developed a line of inspirational jewelry that went on to become a best-selling item on QVC.   The ‘doodle’, better known as ZYMBOL™, contains every letter of the alphabet and every number hidden within it.  Hear how this remarkable family story led to the jewelry line and inspires the stories and memories for people worldwide as each individual embodies their own perception and meaning in their personal ZYMBOL™ piece.  Listen in to our conversation about the evolution of this family brand and our discussion of shared alignment for staying true to the values of your brand’s foundation to grow the business and legacy you desire. https://www.zymbol.net/ https://www.facebook.com/zymbolsymbol/ https://www.instagram.com/ZYMBOLSYMBOL/ http://samrafoss.com/  

Here today to talk about community and the role it plays in growing her online global business is Lorraine Dallmeier, a Biologist, Environmental Scientist and eLearning Entrepreneur.  Four years ago she quit her job as a wind farm developer and took over the running of a small online school called Formula Botanica, which teaches people how to make their own organic skincare and haircare.  Since taking over, Lorraine has completely transformed Formula Botanica.  She’s grown a small online website with a minimal 5-figure turnover to a 7-figure global brand. She’s achieved accreditation for Formula Botanica and even led the school to winning an international eLearning industry award for excellence in the design of learning content. Listen in to our conversation to find out more about Lorraine, Formula Botanica, building an online global brand and how you can skyrocket your business by engaging and nurturing your community. To learn more about Formula Botanica please visit the following sites:  https://formulabotanica.com/sample-class https://www.youtube.com/c/FormulaBotanicaSchool https://www.instagram.com/formulabotanica http://samrafoss.com/  

Right now at this moment in time, in spring of 2018 personal branding requires you to share your authentic self with the world.  Each episode my goal is to expand on the meaning of Love Brand You and to have conversations with guests that you can listen in to learn from and be empowered by.  My guest today inspires and motivates individuals to “Live Your Brand”. Sean Douglas is a U.S. Air Force Veteran, TEDx Speaker, certified Master Resilience Implementer, and International Radio Show Host, who equips people with the tools necessary to live EPIC lives, and leaves people better equipped to manage change effectively.  He is energetic and passionate about inspiring others to succeed. Sean is the author of Decisions: The Power To Overcome Self-Defeating Behaviors.  Listen in to our conversation to find out more about Sean and our shared alignment for defining your core values to follow your purpose and truly live your brand. http://www.TheSuccessCorps.com  

It takes perseverance to build your business and your brand.  Perseverance is described as steadfastness in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.  Today my guest and I are talking about life's ups and downs and the perseverance it takes to succeed.  Kim Baird is an inspirational speaker and transformational coach.  She has helped thousands of people to transform their lives and their businesses for the better. Kim has a passion for living life and absolutely loves helping others to consciously create the life that they truly desire.  Kim and I first met a few years ago through a co-authored book we were both part of namely, Adventures in Manifesting:  Conscious Business. Kim is also the author of Gifts from The Darkness: Out of Your Darkest Times Come Your Greatest Gifts.  So you can tell by the title that Kim likely knows a bit about perseverance.  Listen in to our conversation to find out more about Kim, the obstacles she's overcome throughout her life and the perseverance it takes to succeed in life and business. http://http://amazingbusiness.com/ http://samrafoss.com/

On today's Episode I welcome Sandra Yancey to discuss what it takes to build a brand and a business.  Sandra Yancey is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning, entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of eWomenNetwork, five-time #1 best-selling author, Life & Business Transformation Expert for the Emmy award winning TV show The DOCTORS, Producer of the critically acclaimed movie titled The GLOW Project and philanthropist. Sandra left her successful Fortune 500 corporate career to launch eWomenNetwork in 2000. Two years into her business she was on the verge of bankruptcy and ready to close her doors. Not one to give up, she found her grit and today leads one of the most successful multimillion-dollar women’s business networks in North America.  Sandra has a 20-year legacy of inspiring women and coaching them to breakthrough limiting beliefs.  Listen in to our conversation as we discuss branding, business and learn how you can experience Sandra Yancey Live in Calgary on March 15th and other select cities throughout her tour for The "RISE 2018 Women’s Success Summit".  Attending this powerful event will help you learn how to move farther and faster than you could ever do alone!   https://www.ewomennetwork.com/event/rise-women-s-success-summit-1696/register   https://www.sandrayancey.com/   http://samrafoss.com/

I've had a few people ask me what I mean about values and beliefs and how they help define your brand.  On this episode I'm sharing a few of my thoughts about this with you.  Values are what you consider important, your ethics your principles and standards of behaviour.  Beliefs are defined as an acceptance that a statement is true or something exists. Listen in to what I've got to say about values and beliefs and how they help you define and discover your brand.  I'll also discuss the four things that go into branding, based on this infographic from Dubyts Communications. http://samrafoss.com/ http://https://www.dubytscom.com/images/Infographic-Branding.jpg