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I hope you enjoy this unique episode. I have recorded a guided meditation for you. Enjoy and have a peaceful journey.

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Lana Doss is back! 

Lana has relished playing in the dirt since she was a child and continues to share that thrill with others. She has spent 30 years of her career in a leadership role in horticulture, mainly for reputable garden centers. She takes great joy in educating people on their living things and helping gardens reach their full potential with her company, The Fine Gardener. During the winter you can find her teaching Plant Health and Pest Management at Algonquin College and delivering gardening workshops, seminars and talks. Her company specializes in garden maintenance, consultations, small space design & installation, garden renovations, container gardening, edible landscapes, native and pollinator/bee friendly spaces as well as live plant workshops.

https://www.facebook.com/thefinegardener

lana@thefinegardener.com

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To truly live a badass life, you MUST pay it forward!

Gratitude for our abundance, whether it is health, wealth or accumulated wisdom, is so important. Share your gratitude by sharing of your time and support to assist other women, younger women and girls. Let’s show each other how to live a badass life at any age!

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Lana Doss, our guest in this episode, has relished playing in the dirt since she was a child and continues to share that thrill with others. She has spent 30 years of her career in a leadership role in horticulture, mainly for reputable garden centers. She takes great joy in educating people on their living things and helping gardens reach their full potential with her company, The Fine Gardener. During the winter you can find her teaching Plant Health and Pest Management at Algonquin College and delivering gardening workshops, seminars and talks. Her company specializes in garden maintenance, consultations, small space design & installation, garden renovations, container gardening, edible landscapes, native and pollinator/bee friendly spaces as well as live plant workshops.

https://www.facebook.com/thefinegardener

lana@thefinegardener.com

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Meet Yvette:

With over 28 years of experience working in the not for profit sector and direct experience of being an executive director of Girls Incorporated of Durham for the past sixteen years, she has worked hard to be a strong advocate for girls and women issues.  Girls Inc. has been recognized by the Fraser Institute as one of the top run not for profits in Canada. They were ranked in the top three in the Education category. Girls Inc. is positioned to have the most significant and life-changing impact on girls serving over 1,600 girls last year. They are dedicated to empowering individual girls – supporting, mentoring, and guiding them in a safe, affirming, girls-only environment. They deliver in-school and community based programs that tackle self-esteem, bullying, sexual assault, and healthy relationships. Their research-based programs give girls the tools to lead healthy, educated and independent lives.  Girls Inc. also works to improve the conditions in which all girls live by advocating for legislation and policies that improve their chances to succeed. Yvette’s leadership, dedication and diligence has earned her the respect of her colleagues and peers, as she was nominated for the Women of Distinction Award in 2007, 2013, 2017 and received the Friends of Health Award in 2012 and Toastmasters International Communication and Leadership Award in 2013. She has been invited to participate at many National Advisory Committees and Round tables. She is a mother of two adult children Natasha and Braeden who are strong feminists; and has lived in Ajax for over 40 years.

Please check out https://girlsinc-durham.org/ and see what this amazing organization under Yvette’s leadership is doing! Who knows? Maybe you’ll find a way to contribute as well!

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What if you could become a debut author in your 90’s? Or complete an Ironman at 82? 

Learn how you can transform your life, make changes that will take you on a path to fulfillment, and feel a sense of accomplishment.We’ll talk about using goal setting to do just that! 

Why is it so important? Does it really make a difference?

In this episode we discover the basics on how to set and reach goals, how to decide what goals are worth identifying, and live with intention in our quest to live our badass lives at any age.

If you’d like a copy of my goal setting worksheet, please leave your name and your e-mail address in a private voice message using the link provided below (please spell out you e-mail address so I can make sure to get it right!) and I will send you a copy of the worksheet I use. 

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Karen Ross is in the house! Karen is back (listen to our first chat in Episode 5) with her thoughts, suggestions and advice on wellness at an age.

You can visit her web site at http://www.karenrosswellness.com where she offers online classes for people of all ages and abilities. 

Don’t forget to rate/review this podcast and to share with your friends! Leave a voice message with your comments. questions or ideas for future podcasts as well. I look forward to hearing from you

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I wish you all a wonderful International Women’s Day!

This episode is a bonus episode, dedicated to the women and girls who are striving to reach their full potential, making a difference in the world, and living their  badass lives despite the inequality that persists. 

We must continue to advocate and fight for social and financial equality, protection from sexual abuse and mistreatment, and encourage our daughters and granddaughters to stay strong and stay focused. 

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Reach Your Goals, Envision Your Dreams and Make Things Happen

Join Sue and Lana and I as we chat about using Vision Boards to set intentions, goals and free up the creative flow. 

Don’t let the idea of a vision board scare you! It is all about putting your intentions out there and creating a visual reminder for yourself that you have dreams and aspirations. It’s also a great way to stay motivated, to give yourself a boost if you’re feeling discouraged, and to track your progress. 

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https://www.facebook.com/decortherapyplus

sue@decortherapyplus.com

Sue Pitchforth of Decor Therapy Plus is an International Award Winning Designer, a TV personality and professional speaker.

Sue’s approach to design is refreshing, unique and inexpensive, yet yields luxurious results.  Believing the home is an expression of your life and personality, Sue says most people usually have a lot of what they need, they just don’t know it.  “You would be surprised, how every home has the best stories and items in their basements or closets”

She is passionate about creating spaces where homeowners surround themselves with things they love and that reflect who they are.

Her workshops and seminars are extremely popular, inspiring thousands of homeowners around Ontario.

Sue is a leader in the industry and is forging new directions with her unique “Staging & Design from a Distance” virtual services.

She is excited to be based out of the Nation’s Capital and recently has been appointed as “Ottawa Ambassador” for the Canadian Association of Property Stylists.  Sue’s design heart is still in the Durham Region and she takes any opportunity to visit the area and her clients there.

A proud Rotarian, Sue gives back to her community by volunteering on various Boards and is passionate about mentoring new entrepreneurs.

https://www.facebook.com/thefinegardener

lana@thefinegardener.com

Lana Doss of The Fine Gardener has relished playing in the dirt since she was a child and continues to share that thrill with others. She has spent 30 years of her career in a leadership role in horticulture, mainly for reputable garden centers. She takes great joy in educating people on their living things and helping gardens reach their full potential with her company, The Fine Gardener. During the winter you can find her teaching Plant Health and Pest Management at Algonquin College and delivering gardening workshops, seminars and talks. Her company specializes in garden maintenance, consultations, small space design & installation, garden renovations, container gardening, edible landscapes, native and pollinator/bee friendly spaces as well as live plant workshops.

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Karen Ross is a fitness instructor, personal trainer, aquafit instructor, specializing in 55+ fitness/wellness. 

In her own words? I am what would be considered a little late to the fitness party in that I didn’t enter the industry until I was 51. Why do I choose to do what I do? My fitness/wellness career started out of necessity to make myself well. 9 years ago I was at the lowest point in my life and felt like I was already dead. A health crisis set me on the path to health and wellness, the right way, not the quick fix temporary way. The more I learn, the more I have to share. Knowledge is power. My mission, my passion, is to help others find their way to health and wellness by giving them the knowledge and power to take control of their own wellness path. Everyone deserves quality of life, for their entire life.

https://karenrosswellness.com/

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Significant turning point moments, sharing part of my story (one story at a time!), challenging assumptions and taking inventory

Share your comments, thoughts, or questions at https://anchor.fm/april-mcginnis/message. If you have a story to share and want to be a guest in a future episode, leave your contact information and I’ll be in touch!

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Lorine McGinnis Schulze is a Canadian author and genealogist who has been involved in the fields of genealogy and history for more than thirty years.   Her Olive Tree Genealogy website is found at http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com which has been online since 1996.    

Lorine is the author of many published genealogical and historical articles and books. She is also the author of a genealogy mystery novel “Death Finds a Way”. Her list of published works is available at http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com/published.shtml

She joins the podcast today to share her wisdom and encouragement through sharing her personal story as an female internet pioneer and a woman who never lets her age or gender define her.

Please share your thoughts, comments or suggestions at https://anchor.fm/april-mcginnis/message. We may share comments from our listeners from time to time!

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Today we meet Lorine McGinnis Schulze, a Canadian author and genealogist who has been involved in the fields of genealogy and history for more than thirty years.

Please visit her website at http://www.olivetreegenealogy.com

Thank you for joining us today to hear Lorine’s story!

Please feel free to leave a voice message with your comments, questions, and suggestions on this or any other episode at https://anchor.fm/april-mcginnis/message

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What the significance of the title of this podcast? 

Living a badass life at any age got me thinking. 

What does it take? I believe you have to think creatively and allow yourself to NOT conform!

I also believe that we never know everything we want to know, or even think we know! So imminently wise seemed appropriate since we have been around a few years, or decades, and have learned a lot but we are still on a journey towards knowledge and wisdom.

Feedback is always welcome and encouraged so please leave me an audio message at https://anchor.fm/april-mcginnis/message

Have an awesome badass day!

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