How Did I Not Know That?

The job market in 2025, for lack of a better word, sucks. It's competitive, slow-moving, and at times, incredibly discouraging. You've probably heard the stories (or lived them): months of job searching, hundreds of applications, and still no interviews or offers. In this episode, I'm joined by Alexa Creavey to talk about what it's really like to navigate today's job market. Whether you're actively job hunting or supporting a friend or family member through a tough job search, we explore what it takes to stay resilient, how to protect your mental health, and practical tips for moving forward. Connect with Alexa on LinkedIn. And check out the book she contributed to The Feminine Stoic. 

When you think about a brand, or creating your own, what's the first thing that comes to mind? For many people, it's the visuals: the logo, the colors, the fonts. And yes, those are all important—but branding goes much deeper than that. In this episode, I'm joined by Jen Spinner of Spinner Designs as we dive into all things branding: what it really means, why it matters, and how to build a brand that truly resonates. Connect with Jen on LinkedIn or Instagram.     

Ever say, "Part of me wants to do this, but another part of me wants to do that"? That inner tug-of-war is more than just indecision—it's Internal Family Systems (IFS) in action. In this episode, Filip breaks down what IFS actually is, how our internal "parts" are formed, and how understanding them can transform not only your personal growth but your business. We also dive deep into self-doubt—especially why so many women experience it—and how IFS offers a powerful framework to navigate it. Filip offers 1:1 coaching sessions where they help people integrate IFS into their daily lives for more ease, confidence, and alignment—whether in business, leadership, or personal growth. Listeners can book a free discovery call to see if working together is a good fit. IFS is a powerful tool for transforming self-doubt into self-trust, and they love making it accessible to more people. Connect with them on LinkedIn, or website.

Did you know that you don't have to follow the path we're told we have to? So many of us are conditioned to believe that life is about finding a good job, meeting your life partner, buying a house, having kids, advancing your career until you can retire.  But what if you could live life on your terms and consciously choose how you want your life to be? In this episode, my friend, Danielle shares her experience with how she has consciously chosen to create her life - to live outside social norms.  Dani has been a personal life coach for leaders for the past 5 years and loves to facilitate workshops and speak on stages about all things that light up her soul. Recently diagnosed with ADHD, she loves to discuss all the things being neuro-spicy. You can connect with her on Instagram or reach her by email. If you found value in this episode, please share or subscribe. 

Whether you're experiencing a breakup or asking if you should stay or leave, this episode is for you.  We cover a lot of ground: Should you stay for the kids? How can we support kids and teens in preparing for life and relationship? Things to consider if you're asking yourself if you should stay or go.  Deb Houston, is a holistic, solution-focused, registered psychotherapist in the Collingwood Ontario area and virtually.  Tune into part 1 of this series with Natalie Claire who shares her raw and real journey through divorce. Please comment, share, and subscribe if you found value in this episode.  Reach out to Deb by email, through Psychology Today, or Instagram.  

In this raw and real episode, Natalie Claire shares her experience navigating a tough divorce. She shares the unraveling of your marriage, the lessons learned, a message for women, and how she learned to find joy again after the break up.  This is part 1 of a 2 part Life After Break Up series. Listen to part 2 with psychotherapist, Deb Houston.  Natalie Claire is a strategic consultant and business coach for wellness entrepreneurs. Her decades of experience in management, sales, and marketing in various business sectors, combined with her extensive training in wellness, healing, and spiritual programs, have given her a wide range of knowledge, instincts, and guidance that she uses to help her clients grow and shape their businesses and their higher selves. London-born and Texas-raised, Natalie currently resides in Austin. In addition to helping her clients manifest their dreams, she is passionate about dancing, reading, traveling the world, seeing live music, spending time with her favorite people, and snuggling with her dogs and cat.    

Thinking about writing a book? In this episode, Elizabeth Monier-Williams, aka EMW, joins me to talk about all things self-publishing, including the difference between self-publishing and the traditional route, and things you might not expect about the writing journey.  EMW works as a fractional marketing leader in Toronto's tech industry. As fantasy action novelist E. M. Williams, she also writes and publishes books that combine her love of her city with the vibes of a Marvel movie.

In today's episode, Kirsti McNabney shares how to connect with your ideal clients using social media and podcasting while staying true to you.  Kirsti is a Founder and Lead Strategist and helps creative entrepreneurs connect with their ideal clients using events, content, and podcasting.  We cover a wide range of topics, including how to show up if you have an aversion to social media, how to have boundaries with your device, keeping up with trends, podcasting, events, and more.  Connect with Kirsti at https://www.kirstimcnabney.com/ or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstimcnabney/. And check out her podcast, Thinking About Podcast.  And feel free to reach out to me at www.connylee.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/connylee/.

Are you and your family covered in the event of death or critical illness? As a kid, I was told not to buy life insurance because it was a scam and I believed that until my late 20s when I started to be a bit more open-minded to learn more about it.  In this episode, we speak with Jude St-Fleur to debunk and learn about what to know when it comes to life insurance, investing, and planning for the future.  Jude is a licensed Life Insurance, group benefits and Investment Broker. He owns and operates Triforce Wealth Inc. specializing in life insurance, income protection, estate and financial planning for middle income families and business owners. You can reach Jude at www.triforcewealth.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jude-st-fleur/ Connect with me at www.connylee.com or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/connylee/

How's your career life? Do you feel energized, excited, depleted, or frustrated? What shapes our career lives isn't a simple, one-size-fits-all solution and not all careers are created equal. Nor do we always end up where we thought we would be.  In this episode, Britt-Mari Sykes, a Career Counsellor and Career Development Practitioner explore careers, purpose, burnout, and how to explore and navigate it all.  You can reach Britt-Mari at https://mycareercanvas.co/ or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittmarisykes/ or Instagram @mycareercanvas.   Connect with me at https://www.connylee.com/ or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/connylee/