At just 31 years old, Kristen suffered a severe stroke that robbed her of her ability to speak, read, and write, leaving her with aphasia and apraxia. Kristen opens up about the reality of losing her voice, the grueling process of relearning how to communicate, and how she discovered innovative therapies like NeuroMovement to literally rewire her brain.

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Instagram:  @MindfulCare 

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Halloween H20, Home Improvement, and Prey for the Devil. Through his company, Easy To Dream Entertainment, he continues developing new film and television projects. A graduate of USC's School of Cinematic Arts, he is a member of the WGA West

Mike Axe is an Executive Producer and Strategic Development & Growth Partner who helps bring important stories to the world. He brings creative vision, strategy, and a deep belief in people to every project, building the teams, opportunities, and the progress forward needed to turn meaningful work into lasting impact.

More information on Robert:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robert-zappia-writer

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@canwebefrankpodcast?si=IKu9tQWYgPijbme0

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Lauren specializes in helping families transition from standard behavioral micromanagement to a relationship rooted in empathy, core connection, and self-awareness.

Lauren and Jordan recently announced they are expecting twins!

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Instagram: @laurenrodycheberle @sticksandstringsfoundation

Website:

www.LaurenRodychEberle.com

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Joshua Yakes is the founder of Conquer All Things, a private gym in Burbank, California, and the host of the Conquer Podcast.

Born with achromatopsia, a rare condition that left him unable to see color and severely sensitive to light, suddenly temporarily losing the majority of his remaining sight at twenty-five.

That year he also lost his job and moved into a school for the blind, where he learned braille and how to navigate with a cane. It was the lowest point of his life, and it was where he made the decision that has defined everything since: he would dictate his own outcome.

He earned his degree, went on to graduate study at USC, opened his first business, lost it, and built another. In 2021, he launched Conquer All Things with fifty thousand dollars and no debt, and expanded it fivefold within three years.

Today he competes as an amateur men’s physique athlete, stepping onto stages he can barely see under lights that blind him, while his vision continues to decline.

He is a husband, a father of two, and a fourth-generation Burbank native whose mission is to heal a million hearts, foster a million minds, and change a million lives.

On the Conquer Podcast, he works through what it actually takes to move from surviving a fight to conquering it. He speaks candidly about disability, adversity, resilience, entrepreneurship, and the difference between winning and choosing, and he brings a rare perspective to the question that shapes his work: what can I leave in the light before everything goes dark?

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Instagram: @joshua.yakes / @conquerallthings

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LinkedIn: Joshua Everett Yakes

TikTok: @conquerallthings

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Website: https://www.conquerallthings.com/

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Her background spans corporate leadership, HR, and real estate. After completing Oxford's Advanced Management and Leadership Programme, she aligned her long-held purpose—guiding people through difficult situations—into her current business. Theresa operates from Canada, serving a cross-border clientele.

For More Information:

Instagram: Clarity at Work Co.

Facebook: Clarity At Work

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/theresalynn

YouTube: Clarity at Work

Website: ClarityatWork.ca

E-mail: information@clarityatwork.ca

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Ian Gladue is a resilient entrepreneur from Alberta who has dedicated his career to revitalizing and bringing Indigenous cuisine mainstream. A proud member of Wabasca First Nation on Treaty 8 Territory, Ian’s journey began with adversity, navigating life on his own from the age of 13. Ian openly shares his story about life on the streets, drug use and an accident that resulted in severe injuries. His life immediately changed after becoming a father and he channeled his childhood passion for cooking. After many tries, he finally got approval for a food cart, which eventually grew into an acclaimed restaurant, Native Delights.

Inspired by his mother's time-honored techniques, Ian went on to create Mitsoh, a brand that preserves the original superfoods of the land. Mitsoh means "eat" in Cree. Products include bison pemmican, dry bison meat, and modern meat snacks. By combining cultural preservation with modern scale, Ian brings "elder-approved" traditional protocols to major national retail shelves to feed the modern spirit. You can find Mitsoh products in Canadian stores, and now on Amazon!

Ian is working on plans to expand to the United States.

Follow Ian on social media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pansawandrymeat

Instagram: @mitsohdotcom

Tik Tok: @mitsohdotcom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-gladue-22089374/

Website: https://www.mitsoh.com/

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In this episode, we sit down with Clarissa Scheidl and Jacy Worobec, the founders of Threeputt Golf Co.

They share how their fairway friendship sparked a business venture, how they are infusing a "prairie mindset" into a legacy sport, and why their brand prioritizes comfort, style, and inclusivity for every female golfer.

Follow ThreePutt on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Threeputtgolfco

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Website:

https://www.threeputtgolfco.ca/

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Sharon has achieved World Amateur Champion status in the world of pool.

She is a proud mom of four, grandmother to eight, and member of the Onion Lake First Nation on Treaty 6 territory.

She’s also a history-maker. After 26 years of refining her game, Sharon recently headed to Las Vegas for the World VNEA Amateur Pool Tournament—and absolutely crushed it. She took home four "Charlie” awards.

We dive into how she balances her busy family life with her deep passion for pool, what it felt like to sweep the awards in Vegas, and her advice for anyone trying to take their passion to the professional level. This is an incredible story about chasing your dreams, breaking barriers, and proving it’s never too late to make history.

Sharon would like to thank her sponsors Onion Lake Cree Nation and Onion Lake Sports, Culture and Recreation.

Follow Sharon on Facebook:

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In this episode of Unexpected Journeys, we sit down with Keera, a woman from Alberta with an extraordinary life story.

 For years, Keera lived in remote northern Canada, just south of the Arctic Circle. She was appointed as a JP in one of the country's most isolated regions—despite having no formal background in law.

Keera shares the fascinating, unique, and unpredictable cases she handled during her time in the far north. 

But her unexpected path didn't stop there. We also dive into her powerful, moving experiences working as a caregiver in youth homes. 

Today, Keera continues her mission of service as an ambassador with Caregivers Alberta. She opens up about her current work advocating for everyday caregivers and ensuring they get the vital support they deserve.

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After the tragic loss of his 15-year-old son, Christian in 2024, Mike and his family chose to transform their grief into something that would make a lasting difference. Through the Christian Doll Foundation, they are helping young people access sport and other activities by easing the financial burden on families.

Mike reflects on Christian's life, the inspiration behind the foundation, its vision for the future, and how one family's heartbreak is being turned into a legacy of hope, opportunity, and community.

Follow the foundation on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/ChristianDollFoundation

Website:

https://www.thechristiandollfoundation.ca/

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