In this gripping episode of "The Real Bottom Line," Wendy welcomes the inspiring Monica Buzhanov straight out of Sweden. Monica reveals her personal journey, detailing a crucial point in her life referred to as "Monica's big breakdown." Dive into Monica's transformation from burnout and depression to a realization about her energy. The discussion touches on the subconscious, patterns from our past, and how they can silently shape our present. Monica emphasizes the significance of understanding these patterns, particularly when it comes to our relationship with money. Discover how generational trauma can span across multiple generations and the role it plays in our daily lives. This episode is a deep dive into the intricacies of the mind, the power ...

Brad Walsh is a successful photographer who laid the groundwork for his podcast in 2019 but didn’t launch it until the pandemic shut down his business. What makes this story so interesting isn’t that his podcast is in the top 3%, but that he has done so while creating a platform for women’s stories. Talk about allyship! Telling these stories is a huge passion for Brad and we discuss how this came about and The importance and responsibility we all have to tell our stories Why mentors and coaches can be game changers Who should consider becoming a podcaster and how Why asking for help is a sign of strength How often should be updating your headshot We cover ...

So many entrepreneurs struggle with mental health – quietly, afraid to acknowledge and certainly not to discuss it. Rebecca Bitten was a successful marketing consultant before she burned out. Not looking after herself led to a months-long hospital stay -where she met other entrepreneurs who had all the outward trappings of success, but had burned out. And that is when Rebecca realized her true calling – to become a mental health coach for entrepreneurs. This episode delves into The cost of not listening to your body Defining sustainable success and creating your own definition of success The roots of Workaholism Signs of Physical and emotional Burnout Different strategies for self-care. ...

In this second episode on entrepreneurship, Lisa Hrabluk assumes the role of interviewer as we explore strategies that business owners can employ to enhance the value of their business and transition from being a micro or small enterprise to a medium-sized one. These tactics are designed to prepare you in the event of an offer and enable you to scale and expand your business without becoming overwhelmed. It’s important to note that the tactics we discuss are applicable to all businesses, not just those that are being prepared for sale. ...

Lisa Hrabluk is back in the two-part episode. In the first episode, we are going on a bit of deep dive into the eco-system of entrepreneurship. Why is it important overall and why your role as a business owner is critical to the overall success? We also talk about the role of government and the future of Entrepreneurship in the Atlantic region. How Entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in Immigration.  How we need to think big and Why we need to move from a predominantly micro and small business region to a medium-sized business. ...

My guest on this episode of The Real Bottom Line is Giles Crouch. He is a digital anthropologist and a practical fore sighter – and our conversation covers some pretty interesting ground. Including What is innovation and why small businesses need to do more of it? What are the top innovation myths? The difference between internal and external innovation? Are surveys and focus groups still relevant? Why talking to your clients is more important than ever? What your current analytical stack may be missing. ...