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Today I am wrapping up 2020 with a chat about perspective and the powerful tool it is in our lives. How sometimes a series of small thought changes can really influence how you see things, how you feel and the overall way that you navigate day to day life in these challenging times. Blog mentioned today: Mark Manson https://markmanson.net/ Check it out! #thecommunitycactus #perspective #byebye2020

Today I am sharing some of my funny job stories... I have had some real crap jobs... and an interview that tops all interviews I have ever had! Dive into today's episode to listen!

Life has changed significantly over the last year... but this isn't a depressing podcast!  Today is all about some of the new norm's that make you go huh, or awe or LOVE.... Enjoy todays chat all about our new "normal" #thecommunitycactus #thenewnormal #2020

Today I am unpacking how beauty standards have changed since I was young(er)  From the Kate Moss era of the 90's to the Kardashian trends of today, has beauty gone to far?  Join me today as I unpack some thoughts on this topic

It has been a week, Biden won and I couldn't be happier! I think the entire world signed a big sound of relief.  Now Trump is fighting tooth and nail to hang on.

It is an explosive episode today.... All about the USA election, why it matters, why non-Americans care so much and a reminder about why TRUMP is a piece of sh*t, in case you forgot.  Every false claim Donald Trump has every made listed here: https://projects.thestar.com/donald-trump-fact-check/

On my first guest post we are diving in to the political landscape in the USA vs. Canada.  We chat a lot about how things are presented and viewed, and ask a lot of questions around the differences between our countries.   Enjoy! Check out DJ Luca Knight at Chillbuzz radio: https://soundcloud.com/luca-knight-488817797

Episode 13 lands on the Halloween special! Well ain't that something :P Get ready for some haunted tales, I tell you all about the freaky house I grew up in, how I to have had some really interesting psychic moments. The time I chatted with a Medium and my signs from the universe/passed on loved ones! Please don't for get to subscribe to my channel!! #communitycactus #hauntedtales Medium I tell you about: https://olivereaders.com/

Lockdowns have kicked my ass... well growing it to be more exact.  Lets chat about that shall we.   I can't be the only one feeling this way. From Reddit trolls to Reddit love! I think I found my #squadgoals LOL Have you heard of Flat Earth believers? well there are Hollow Earth believers too... Im DEAD! #thecommunitycactus Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Adam and Andy https://podcasts.google.com/search/adam%20and%20andy Whiskey Amatures https://www.whiskeyamateurs.com/ Where the FCK are the popcorn bags https://wherethefckarethepopcornbags.simplecast.com/ Timesuck https://timesuckpodcast.com/

As the meme says it, today's stories are about being honest and some of the pitfalls that come with honesty. But it isn't all bad...  Come join me today in sharing some of my personal stories and thoughts around HONESTY. Is it the best policy? hmmm.... Listen to find out

By request! Today I am unpacking how MLM's use CULT tactics to brainwash people into becoming a part of there pyramid scheme. YUP.... I am going there.   Article mentioned in today's episode: https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/multilevel-marketing-companies-mlms-cults-similarities_l_5d49f8c2e4b09e72973df3d3

Today I am talking about Lock downs, this COVID business is killing people and businesses and not just from the virus, but from the absolute catastrophic effects lock downs are having on the economy.  Not making light of the situation, today I am talking about the bigger picture that goes far beyond just the devastation of the virus.   ALSO lets chat about how we can help one another.   Support local businesses! Send me a note to www.communitycactus.com about a local business ( and where it is located) that needs a shout out, lets try the best we can to keep these local entrepreneurs and business's surviving and thriving during this pandemic.

Today I am lightening things up... the world is a little CRAZY right now, so I am diving into my thoughts on the Netflix movie "The Gentlemen", sharing some of my favorite not so secret guilty pleasures in trashy reality tv shows and a little rant about HGTV calling decorators, "Designers" and why they are NOT...  Resort Discussed: https://www.caerulamar.com/

After touching on my thoughts about MLM's in my last episode, I felt that it was time to really unpack this further.  I get into the facts and information I have learned that shows why MLM's are bad business and offer you some actual data... yes wild isn't it!  There is actual facts that MLM's are a scam and that your chances of being successful is less then 1% ( You have better chances of being the next Brad Pitt or Jennifer Aniston)    Info promised in show:  Arbonne 2019 Income report:  https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5388101ae4b04631a5e04b76/t/5ebb9f5f4b59573668c49813/1589354344490/Arbonne-Income-Disclosure-2019.pdf James Jani (MLM Documentary) https://youtu.be/He1bgJ0sqtw TFD (MLM Facts) https://youtu.be/AAlYibnh4nE #thecommunitycactus #mlm

Being a new entrepreneur means I am going down the path of Networking... and let me tell you... it is AWKWARD.... discussing how I attempt not to sound like a used car sales man while promoting my biz! Also unpacking some of my feelings around MLM's and telling you all about a great event you totally need to check out ( when the world is more normal) Book Mentioned in today's show: How to win friends and Influence people- Dale Carnegie https://amzn.to/3cKdPO8 Event mentioned: https://www.fuckupnights.com/ #thecommuitycactus #mlm

The past 2 weeks have been Covid Test experience taking my toddler for a test and all the fun that went into that experience, Who knew Bubble Boy would be a thing, Seinfeld was on to something! Telling you all about my great experience at Walmart and being yelled at and maybe it is time to put FACEBOOK into Quarantine?  The world is a little crazy right now and today I am going to UNPACK my first hand experience with it these last 2 weeks! #thecommunitycactus #covidtest #walmart #facebook

So excited to reminisce about the 90's!  Talking about what it was like to live in a world pre-internet and smart phones... can you even believe it was a thing?!   Unpacking what has changed. As well as some of the best memories of my high school years, with excursions to blockbuster, the fashion trends, the station wagon that really was a death trap, and paging all pagers.... life before cell phones!  ENJOY! The book I talked about in today's podcast is called:  The End Of Absence: Reclaiming What We've Lost in a World of Constant Connection by Michael Harris  If you are interested in purchasing a copy here is the link: (* this is an affiliate link and I will receive a very small commission) CAD: https://amzn.to/2RGeOFg USA: https://amzn.to/3hPreW6

Today I am diving into being just over all the signage... to many signs, nobody is looking at signage.  We are SIGNED OUT. Lets talk about Fashion, can face masks be the new "it" item?   And the crazy 2am thoughts I had about Human Evolution...  ENJOY!

Today I am getting into my recent experience with an internet troll... so many things that did not need to happen... you can learn from my f*ck up. AND Unpacking the CANCEL culture and how I think we got to this point.  ** This is just a thought bubble, not meant to be a matter of fact in any regards**

Talking about how the community cactus came about and introducing you to my thoughts on being and introvert versus an extrovert.