Power Of Why With Naomi Haile

Maddie Hession (gofor_maddie) began her career at the age of 14 as a professional fashion model. Maddie has always been cognizant of "physique" and health, as a model and competitive ski racer. From early on, Maddie noticed a gap in the industry about the knowledge of health and the education of young girls on how to get to where the want to be in a sustainable way. Maddie learned the value of health and the importance of having a fitness and nutrition coach as a factor in life and in achieving success in her career and personal life.   With her BA in Athletic Development and Health and Minor in Entrepreneurship, Maddie is on a mission to make health simple and give her clients the building blocks for a sustainable lifestyle of health and wellness.    MADDIE’S WHY Maddie has realized that her gift is service. Helping as many people as she can to find ease in their lives. Watching people bloom into everything they ever wanted to be. You can connect with Maddie here: Landing Page: https://mailc

Meet Monique Bryan (@MoniquebryanTO), a speaker, personal branding expert, and triple positive breast cancer survivor. Monique helps successful women entrepreneurs’ package and sell their genius and unlock the lucrative world of personal brand building. Bringing over 15 years of top-level industry experience and featured in Entrepreneur magazine, Monique is a highly-requested speaker and panelist. Monique draws widespread admiration for her passion, hustle, and unshakeable commitment to helping women showcase their expertise, and pitch with confidence. Monique’s WHY is to inspire others to do go after what they want. Monique is the one to put the fire under their ass. If Monique can do anything to help people believe that anything is possible for them by stepping into who you are. 

Mentorship and how you can take note of these very important relationships (that are most likely already present in your life). I loved talking to Caroline about how relationship building has magnified her mission. Caroline provides insight to those who struggle or want to simply improve their methods for developing professional relationships, AKA networking. Which lead us into discussing the hidden job market. Specifically, how building relationships can lead to opportunities where you can flourish doing the work that you love.

Caroline encourages us all to “push through the fear if it’s aligned with your goals” I was ecstatic when Caroline Hannah agreed to join me on the Power of WHY Podcast. Caroline is someone who has had an incredible impact on my life during my time at the Telfer School of Management. Through her coaching, love of relationship building, and her undeniable desire to connect with the people she meets. Caroline continues to shed led on the importance of community and pushing through the fears that are aligned with your goals… she recommends that we go for it. To relentlessly pursue our dreams. 

Lizl’s entrepreneurial journey is remarkable and inspiring. She started her career as a web developer and gracefully transitioned into becoming a yoga instructor (without the initial intention to teach), and a short time after, became the owner of Elevate Yoga.  Lizl’s goal is to “share the connection to mind, body, and being that [she] found in yoga with anyone and everyone who seeks it. No matter where you are in your practice, [she] welcomes you with open arms and an open heart” (Elevate Yoga).  There’s a new wave of more and more people being honest about the struggles, self-doubt, reservations, and challenges they face on a day-to-day basis and Lizl shares some of her experience with respect to this.

Growth mindset. Victoria went from feeling stuck and de-motivated to work on her business Victorious Caps, to simply starting her venture after she realized the power her brand had on her own life.  Victoria believes in conquering your fears, taking care of yourself, and doing work that you love. For those of you who hold your faith close, I believe you will enjoy this short episode.

It all started with self-encouragement.   I had the pleasure of speaking with Victoria Simba, the founder of Victorious Caps! She is an inspiration to those who are interested in starting their own brand and/or company. She leads her life very adamant that people should embrace who they are and what they believe. She is a student of life and a lover of God. And her life changed forever when she traveled to Geneva, Switzerland on International Exchange.

Lauren's advice for those who are looking to make a career change: “Be open to the idea that your brand is going to be forever evolving and changing, just like you are”. She shares her experience when it comes to personal branding both online and offline. I also asked her to share 3 questions that people can ask themselves if they are looking to develop their personal brand and be more consistent across their online platforms.

Lauren's advice for those who are looking to make a career change: “Be open to the idea that your brand is going to be forever evolving and changing, just like you are”. She shares her experience when it comes to personal branding both online and offline. I also asked her to share 3 questions that people can ask themselves if they are looking to develop their personal brand and be more consistent across their online platforms.

When it comes to reaching out to mentors, young people may feel intimated to approach experienced professionals who are in industries they want to learn more about. Rebecca and I discuss a few techniques that could be used to bridge this gap. You can bring a lot to the table as a young professional. Understand what skills you have, how you can provide value, and always lead with: “how can I help you”, instead of: “what can you do for me”.

Not only did we discuss how important it is to develop strong relationships with your peers in university, at work, or through volunteer opportunities, we also discussed the importance of specializing and developing your area of expertise once you enter the workforce.