Monica Parkin

Never Look Back with Debbie Viola

In episode 10 I talk to Debbie Viola. Debbie went a Catholic Business High school in Brooklyn New York at a time when girls were not encouraged to pursue their passions but were guided to be typists and secretaries.  She was not allowed to take Art but excelled at Stenography and typing. Following graduation she…

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Making Time for Life with Sue Finneron

I am talking to Sue Finneron in this episode.  Sue has been working in the automotive industry for 30 years.  Her career highlight was receiving the coveted President’s Award of Merit from Hyundai as the #1 Hyundai Dealership in Canada for 2015. She now works with the Automotive Business School of Canada, teaching dealership management….

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Growth Happens with Candice Pacholuk

On today’s show I am talking to Candice Pacholuk, Practice Manager at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital. She joins us today to discuss her journey with the hospital as it grew from a small mobile unit into a 10,000 square foot hospital.  We also discuss the challenges that Covid brought to the industry, the pivots, the…

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Hard Work Pays off with Ana Fleck

On today’s show I am talking to Ana Fleck, Principal Broker/Owner at Invis Pacific View Mortgages in the Comox Valley. Ana is here to discuss navigating her journey in the mortgage business, from starting out while raising 2 young boys to having her own office, assistant, and team of brokers. When Ana first started her…

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It takes a Village with Amie Webster, Motif Music Studios

On today’s show I am talking to Amie Webster who owns Motif Music Studios in Courtenay along with her husband Jeff. Amie is also a music teacher and mother of 3 young boys. She is with us to discuss handling a business while nurturing a rapidly expanding family and how Motif pivoted during COVID. Rest…

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uBlossom Retreats with Dennyse Harris

On today’s show I am talking to Dennyse Harris, CEO and Founder of uBlossom Retreats and Events. Her mission is to create a safe space for women to come together to build relationships, grow, and rejuvenate their mind, body, and spirit. Dennyse joins us today to discuss what her business is and why she created…

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Culturally Committed with Kim Trottier

This week I am talking to Kim Trottier, a registered dental therapist with 20 years experience who provides oral health services to remote Indigenous communities in BC. Not only does her job keep her busy travelling, Kim is a mother, a board member for her regulatory college, a student, an outdoor enthusiast, AND she  has…

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Midwifery at Midlife with Rhonda Stephens

On today’s show I am talking to Rhonda Stephens, a registered midwife at the Old City Midwives Collective in Nanaimo, BC. Rhonda went from banker to midwife in the middle of her life and joins us to discuss the challenges of making that transition, as well as how she juggles her busy work and home…

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Limiting Beliefs with Amy Englemark

On today’s show I am talking to Amy Englemark, a recognized speaker and trainer who delivers presentations on burnout, setting boundaries, and finding balance while building a business. Amy joins us to discuss why she began her journey, getting over limiting beliefs, and creating alignment with your own values. Amy began working in her field…

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Life Lessons with Ut Yue

On today’s show I am talking to Ut Yue, who has been making waves in the mortgage industry for over 20 years and was recently promoted to Director of Aveo at CMLS Financial. Ut joins us today to discuss balancing her busy workload with family life, being unapologetically yourself, and creating strong relationships. Ut started…

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