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The Growth Invitation
by Janette Wong
The Growth Invitation is a space for raw, soul-stirring stories from powerful women who’ve faced challenge, change, and growth. Hosted by Clarity & Transformation Coach Janette Wong, each episode explores what it really takes to break free from expectations, find your truth, and live a life that feels good on the inside — not just the outside. Through authentic stories by women from around the world, they've all gather here to show you that you don’t need more how-tos. You need proof it’s possible. New episodes every other week.
Episodes
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Season 2 Finale: Surrender, Self-Trust & Stepping Into Impact (with Alexis Hunter)
Alexis was my very first guest of Season 2 — so bringing her back for the finale felt like the only way to close this chapter. We talk about what can change in 14 months when you keep showing up… even when it’s messy, uncertain, and you’re not sure you’ll make it out of the valley. In this…
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Navigating Holidays When Carrying Grief & Emotional Weight with Jessica Rockstar Thompson | The Growth Invitation S2E29
The holidays are meant to feel joyful, warm and connected…Yet for so many women, this season can come with a lot of grief, emotional weight, pressure, and quiet overwhelm beneath the surface.In this episode of The Growth Invitation, I sit down with Jessica Rockstar Thompson for a deeply honest...
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Why High-Achieving Women Self-Sabotage | Fear of Success with Phaedra La Reine | TGI S2 E28
In this episode of The Growth Invitation, we dive into a topic almost every high-achieving woman struggles with — self-sabotage, fear of success, and the subtle ways we play small without realising it. I’m joined by the incredible Phaedra La Reine, a Dutch happiness coach, author, and...
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Reconnecting to Yourself After Deep Pain, Conditioning & Identity Loss
In this episode of The Growth Invitation, I’m joined by artist and creator Mingxi for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about what it truly means to reconnect with yourself after a period of emotional pain, conditioning, and identity loss. We explore: ✨ the importance of validating…
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How to Navigate Life When Everything Falls Apart with Maria Bradfield ? The Growth Invitation S2 E26
What do you do when life throws you a curveball — or several?In this inspiring conversation, Janette Wong sits down with Maria Bradfield, a High-Performance and Transformational Coach, 3x bestselling author, and two-time breast-cancer survivor, to talk about how to navigate life when everything...
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Living Beyond Expectations with Leslie Lorfils | The Growth Invitation S2 E24
What happens when the pressure to be everything to everyone leaves you feeling empty?In this episode of The Growth Invitation, Janette speaks with Leslie Lattimore-Lorfils — Army veteran, mother of 12, and founder of Girl Organize That Life. Together they unpack the silent burden of expectations:...
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Manifestation & Authenticity: The Missing Piece | S2 E23
✨ What if manifestation isn’t about attracting something outside of you… but about finding the missing piece within yourself? In this episode of The Growth Invitation, Janette speaks with manifestation coach Julia Michasiewicz about the hidden link between authenticity and manifestation. Julia...
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Finding balance in a World That Glorifies Busy - with Keiko Izushi | The Growth Invitation S2 E22
✨ What if the very thing that makes you successful is also what leaves you burnt out? In this episode, I spoke with Dr Keiko Izushi as she shares her story of over-giving, brain fog, and the turning point that forced her to redefine balance. After decades of service across 70+ countries, Keiko...
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Redefining True Freedom - with Kate Capelli | The Growth Invitation S2 E21
Last winter, Kate Capelli did something most people only dream of — she walked away from security to follow her deepest value: Freedom.If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering “What if I just drop everything and go?”, Kate’s story shows what it really takes.She left a stable role as a Business...
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Burnout, Energy, and the Cost of Misalignment
What’s the real cost of pushing through when your body is starting to react negatively?In this powerful TGI episode (S2 Ep 20), I sat down with energy practitioner Meredith Ruben Daniels to explore the hidden layers of burnout — the kind that doesn’t just exhaust you, but disconnects you from who...
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What if "Happy" looks different? - with Samantha Gnimavo
What if everything looks good on the outside… but something still feels off on the inside? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E19), Janette talks with Samantha Gnimavo (Sam), women’s health nutritionist and founder of Happy Body Ltd. Sam shares the moment she hit pause on everything and...
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How to Break Free From Mental Blocks and Build Lasting Resilience - with Kelly Etter
What if the key to resilience wasn’t pushing harder, but learning how to truly heal? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E18), Janette sits down with Kelly Etter, Certified Pilates Trainer, Lisa Nichols Transformational Trainer, and lifelong movement mentor. Kelly shares her powerful...
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The Life-Altering Lesson Through Cancer - with Nicole Engelmann
What if the biggest curveball life threw at you became the doorway to true freedom? In this deeply moving episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E17), Janette sits down with Nicole Engelmann, who shares how a melanoma diagnosis just after turning 30 shifted everything she thought she knew about…
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When Life Hands You a Role You Didn’t Feel Ready For - with Harpreet Johal
What do you do when life asks you to step into a role you never planned for and don’t feel ready to take? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E15), Janette is joined by Harpreet Johal, a certified Proctor Gallagher consultant and 3rd Dan kickboxing Sensei based in London. Harpreet shares...
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This Isn’t the Life You Have to Settle For - with Lynne Carty
Have you ever looked around at your life and thought “It’s not bad… but it’s not me”? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E15), Janette sits down with Lynne Carty, a London-based doctor who once believed it was too late to follow the dream she had buried years earlier. After building a...
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Becoming Me Again: The Journey from Overwhelm to Ownership with Janette Wong
What happens when you realise you’ve built a life that looks successful on the outside but leaves you feeling empty inside? In this special episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E14), Janette Wong — Clarity & Transformation Coach and founder of Empowering Leap — takes the guest seat as her friend...
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Rebuilding Life After 9/11 - with Jude Monteserrato
What happens when life as you know it is taken away in an instant? In this deeply powerful episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E13), Janette sits down with Jude Monteserrato, a woman whose life was forever changed by the events of September 11, 2001. After losing her husband that day, Jude was...
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When Life Forces You to Start Over - with Kristen O'Connell Montalvo
What happens when everything you’ve built suddenly disappears—and you're left to redefine who you are? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E12), Janette is joined by Kristen Montalvo, an inspiring entrepreneur who built a recruitment company from just £50 a week to an £850,000-a-year...
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From No Will to Live to Living Well with Annmarie Waite
What does it take to rebuild your life after deep loss, cultural expectations, and personal struggles? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E11), Janette is joined by Annmarie Waite — healthcare leader, educator, and advocate who has turned her own pain into a powerful mission to empower...
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Boundaries, Not Burnout! The Self-Love Strategy for High Achievers with Arvinder Thandi
What if success didn’t have to come at the cost of your well-being? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E10), Janette sits down with Arvinder (Arvy) Thandi, a Performance Engineer at Nationwide Building Society who made a bold career switch into tech just before turning 40. Her journey…
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Find Your Path and Step Into Your Power with Jacquelynn Peterson
Do you ever feel deep down that you’re meant for so much more than the life you’re living right now? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E9), Janette sits down with Jacquelynn Peterson, a Lisa Nichols Certified Transformational Coach, International Speaker, and Founder of Joyful Living...
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Unleashing the Power of Inner Transformation with Carmiola De Santura
What if losing everything was the key to finding yourself? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E5), Janette sits down with Carmiola De Santura, a former TV host whose life changed forever after a profound Kundalini spiritual awakening. Her journey through the “Dark Night of the Soul”...
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Connecting the dots on the map of Healing with Justine Blanchard
What if your healing journey isn’t meant to be a straight line? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E6), Janette sits down with Justine Blanchard — Body Confidence Coach and Reiki Master Practitioner — to explore what a real healing journey looks like when it doesn’t go to plan. Whether...
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Beautiful Things Grow in Hard Places with Chivonne Gabriel
What if the hardest seasons of your life could grow something extraordinary? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E7), Janette is joined by the incredible Chivonne Gabriel — transformational life coach, international keynote speaker, and mental health expert with over 20 years of…
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Why Running On Empty Stunts Your Growth with Yvonne Bignall
What if taking care of yourself wasn’t selfish, but the key to everything you want? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E8), Janette talks with Yvonne Bignall, a Self-Care Coach who helps women rebuild their most important relationship — the one with themselves.Together, they explore why...
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Journeying into Entrepreneurship with Freya Padmore
✨ What happens when you realise a path isn’t actually meant for you? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S1 E4), Janette talks with Freya Padmore, a website designer for coaches and mentors who left her corporate career behind to build her own business.Freya opens up about the moment she...
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Navigating from fear into healthy relationships with Kiara Luna
✨ What happens when life throws you into the unknown before you feel ready? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E3), Janette talks with Kiara Luna, a licensed mental health therapist and founder of Knew You Psychotherapy. At just 18 years old, Kiara found herself pregnant with a man she...
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Following Your Life Purpose with Louise Adams
✨ How do you hold onto your purpose when life tests you at every turn? In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S2 E2), Janette sits down with Louise Adams, CEO of Love4Life — a charity dedicated to empowering young people aged 11–18 to build confidence, make positive choices, and create…
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A story from Loss to Discovery with Alexis Hunter
In this episode of The Growth Invitation (S1 E1), Janette sits down with Alexis Hunter, a woman who suddenly became a widow and single mom after a tragic accident turned her world upside down. About Alexis Hunter:Alexis shares how she navigated unimaginable loss, rebuilt her life with courage and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Growth Invitation is a space for raw, soul-stirring stories from powerful women who’ve faced challenge, change, and growth. Hosted by Clarity & Transformation Coach Janette Wong, each episode explores what it really takes to break free from expectations, find your truth, and live a life that feels good on the inside — not just the outside. Through authentic stories by women from around the world, they've all gather here to show you that you don’t need more how-tos. You need proof it’s possible. New episodes every other week.
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The Growth Invitation is a space for raw, soul-stirring stories from powerful women who’ve faced challenge, change, and growth. Hosted by Clarity & Transformation Coach Janette Wong, each episode explores what it really takes to break free from expectations, find your truth, and live a life that...
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