Welcome to a special holiday episode of Passion for Impact. 2020 certainly has been a year….but I have definitely learned some big lessons. In this episode I share my top three. Each one offers insight into how I have managed (on some days better than others) this Covid induced experience plus how you too can use courage to step forward in your own life to create more joy, fun and deep fulfillment. Read to hang out with me? I am so grateful you are here. Let’s do it.

In this episode of Passion for Impact I’m speaking with Chris Hatch, CEO of FOOD BANKS CANADA. You know my own Passion for Impact started back in my radio days with our frequent food drives….partnering with the local food bank to help create awareness and drive donations. Food Banks are at the centre of communities and are an example of an organization we can support through our business platforms and people resources. In this fun and super inspiring conversation Chris shares his leadership tips and best practices for leading a team of passionate and on purpose people. He also shares so much wisdom on how to lead with impact and importantly, take care of yourself at the same time. Ready to be inspired, uplifted and educated on impact leadership? Here we go!

In this episode of Passion for Impact I’m speaking with Mike Desjardins, founder of ViRTUS. We are talking about Grind to Growth and how to start, level up and manage a socially conscious business in a way that is professionally and personally fulfilling and successful—for yourself and your team. Mike candidly shares his entrepreneurial journey—including his burnout. Learn about self care tips as an impact leader and glean from Mike wisdom that will help you grow your company, empower your team AND make an impact. This episode went a bit longer than the last 12…there was so much insight being shared! Ready to be elevated in your leadership? Ready to learn how you too can move from grind to growth? Listen in!

Meet MelissaOrozco. She is the founder and CEO of Yulu Public Relations, a social impact communications agency. She is also the founder and Executive Director of the Global Impact Relations Network – a non-profit organization aimed at educating communicators how to drive positive change through responsible, purpose-led communications strategies. Listen in and learn how this entrepreneur has driven forward social innovation to create impact at YULU and beyond. Such an insightful conversation!

Justin Goodhew is the founder of Trellis.org (a social enterprise technology company)that powers global collective impact by supporting charitable organizations. It’s so simple its genius and a powerful example of tech for good. Justin drops so many bombs of biz wisdom and personal growth lessons! Learn strategies for starting your own impact company based on problems that need to be solved. Loved this conversation—follow Justin! He is an empowering social impact leader to watch!

Missy (an internationally acclaimed makeup artist/educator) is a fiery entrepreneur with a strong drive for socially conscious impact. In 2016 she fell head over heals in Love with Clean Beauty but noticed that some products did not hold up to her professional standards. So she took matters into her own hands and created the First Professional Performing Clean Makeup Line - MisMack Clean Cosmetics. From grass roots to fast growth Missy is showing up as a leader in the beauty industry and a champion for social change. Hear her story and her life/biz wisdom for getting started! DO YOUR DREAM!

Many of you have shared with me that you want to make more impact by sharing your own story and creating a platform for training/speaking/events and other creative means. I hear you. I am going to share some tips on how to do get out of your head and into strategic action steps to do just that…and Matt Stewart, 3 time International TedX Speaker, is going to offer his expertise and thought leadership on how to become an influential impact maker as well. We leave you with an action step to move forward with. Take on the challenge!

Listen in for a full episode of inspiring chat time with my brother Mike Miltimore. This guy oozes passion, innovation and impact. Co founder and CEO of Riversong Guitars Mike is a conductor of contagious passion. We had some laughs...and not one fight! Mike shares his personal resilience tips for failing and moving forward, even when those around you don't share in your passion or purpose.

Julie Michaud is a multi-biz owner and founder of Portia-Ella which is beauty, redefined ethically. With a focus on sustainable living, entrepreneurship, leadership, and empowerment, Julie helps shift the mindset of entire communities to be and DO BETTER. Julie is a champion for women in business, environmental sustainability and conscious consumerism. She believes that through your actions your PASSION will come out. Listen for all her nuggets of wisdom and practical insights. I so enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too.

A candid interview with PELA Founder Jeremy Lang. Talk about social impact! Have you seen the new PELA Phone Cases and other compostable products? Hear how he decided and took action towards reducing pollution in our oceans. His story is a powerful and inspiring example of how we can all take our unique backgrounds, experience and skills and mix them to create a platform of change. What will be your impact? Listen to learn.

Kim Livingstone is LIVING her passion as a creative and a change maker. In this episode Kim shares her lessons learned + wisdom gained through the last 8 yrs of growing her jewelry business and raising her family. Her mantra of "Just Show Up!" to grow yourself professionally/personally is transformative. Stop needing to be perfect! Listen, learn & grow and be sure to stay on 'till the end for a special promo code to save at www.sandandstonejewlery.com

In this episode of Passion for Impact I will be sharing with you my top three tips for being an impact maker and ENJOYING ourselves at the exact same time. We put way too much pressure on ourselves right? Get ready to let go, live more and step up from needing to know to choosing to grow. Let’s do it.

Jen Clyde is making serious social impact noise. Her company, The Giv Box, has a mission to show you that giving doesn't have to be hard. Jen believes you can have a great looking accessories and shopping experience while connecting to more meaningful stories, and by doing so, you will have a more meaningful life. This Momma of 4's Mantra, "Fail or succeed, have a blast doing it."

Meet Tanya Donahue. A passionate Impact Maker, CEO of Mango + Moose plus Momma of 4. Her story and heart have captivated me for some time. Learn about how she created an ethical lifestyle brand to make a difference PLUS tips on how to remain resilient as an entrepreneur.

Join me as I share my personal passion and reasons behind this new podcast including powerful stories of people who are creating big impact. Learn how you can use your personal energy, purchasing power and passion platform to make your own dent in issues that matter to YOU. Welcome to episode one. Just the beginning!