E05 | "Taking That Leap" - Joanne Wolnik

Saddle up as we are live from Valley Farm to stirrup a conversation with owner/operator Joanne Wolnik, who is also the Executive Director at Ontario's Southwest.  Blending nature and nurture, we learn how her passion for horses was a constant motivation through her life, and how she wove that into her education and career path. She shares how she manifested her dream side business boarding and caring for horses, all while leading and creating tourism experiences in the beautiful Southwest of Ontario. Join us as we discuss navigating career choices, explore how often opportunities appear when we least expect or are prepared for it, and reflect on how impactful community support is when blending interests and building experiences.  From a change of scenery to the evolution of the industry, we consider what it means to embrace a growth mindset and have the courage to make a change and reinvent, balance passion projects and side hustles, and ultimately live your dream that will leave you riding a path of fulfillment. Tune in and find out why Joanne has no reservation.