We feature international stories from entrepreneurs and enterprise leaders who share a passion for their business. Join us as part of this community in support of the entrepreneurial spirit, mentorship and breaking barriers to success.
Virginia (Ginny) McGowan, PhD (University of Toronto) is an applied anthropologist, international bestselling author of “Civil@Work,” and speaker who advances relational leadership in AI-integrated workplaces. With more than 40 years of experience translating social science into practical insight, I help organizations strengthen trust, civility, and performance in times of rapid change. Ginny lives and works on Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Munira Zahabi, Ph.D., known as The Niche Navigator, is a speaker, podcast host, and authority strategist who helps coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs turn conversations into capital. She specializes in niche positioning and leveraging Other People’s Audiences to accelerate visibility, credibility, and revenue. As founder of Kismet Ventures Inc., Munira teaches leaders how to command the right rooms and convert influence into opportunity.
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Amanda Wais is a transformational speaker and international award-winning author whose work centers on rekindling authentic human connection and elevating consciousness. With over a decade of experience in the publishing industry, Amanda’s passion lies in helping survivors and professionals write and publish their powerful story. Connect with Amanda here…
Join us in Season #7 for an interview with Amanda on our YouTube Channel Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real and if your on the move here is the podcast on Spotify.
I’m Maria Belanic, a bereaved mom, certified grief educator, and coach. I guide parents living with loss to name what often goes unsaid: you are not broken. I create space for love and loss to exist in the same breath, helping parents feel seen, understood, and live without having to pretend everything is okay.
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I am known as the QuadFather. I am a testament to living my life with no excuses. I was born walking on two feet and at age 17, it was taken away due to a tragic accident. Through trial and error, pain and joy, I walk differently. I walk with confidence, grit, compassion, and the understanding that life has a more powerful path for me. I am a 3 time best-selling author of 10 books, run a 501 C 3 nonprofit and host of a podcast, but most importantly I am a coach and the facilitator of excellence no matter your situation or circumstance. My superpower is driving human performance by inspiring. Connect with Brain here…
Renetta Cheston is a transformational speaker, Spiritual Strategist, and NY Times Best-Selling Author. A U.S. Veteran and founder of Life Success Results and Refuge Women’s Transition Center, she empowers people to break generational patterns, reclaim their identity, and rise into purpose with clarity and confidence. As Seen on: NBC, ABC, CBS, and other media sites through EIN Presswire for her contributions to NY Times Best-Selling Books. Connect with Renetta here...
Shirley Gaudon is a Speaker, Consultant/Trauma Informed Life Coach, Published Author (CancerHeroes), mother and creator of Trauma-Smart Leadership™ training and Power Within – Rooted to Rise. As a Speaker, Shirley is passionate about educating on how generational trauma keeps us from living our best life. She brings 20+ years’ experience in HR and recruiting to bring support and centeredness to high-performing, human-centered teams. She is certified in Trauma Informed Relationship Coaching (ICF) and Trauma Informed Group Coaching (ICF). Connect with Shirley here…
Join us in Season #7 for an interview with Shirley on our YouTube Channel Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real and if your on the move here is the podcast on iHeart Radio.
Susan Houston helps leaders and teams dismantle the invisible judgments that quietly sabotage confidence and performance. She challenges the myth that confidence alone creates change and reveals what actually keeps people stuck. Host of Done Pretending and TEDx speaker (March 2026), Susan delivers bold insights that spark lasting shifts in mindset and culture. Connect with Susan here…
Lucy is a certified Peak Performance Coach, international bestselling author, and empowering speaker with over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs elevate productivity, mindset, and confidence. She specializes in supporting female entrepreneurs and small business owners to overcome limiting beliefs, align with their purpose, and achieve success with greater ease and fulfillment. A former professional dancer, Lucy takes a holistic approach that blends mindset, health, and high-performance habits. Connect with Lucy here…
Hoozie is the Founding Director & Principal Practitioner at RneuD®, the Kimberley Western Australia’s first neuroscience-informed leadership framework, designed to restore human and operational agency, within high-stakes systems. Working across some of the region’s most complex environments, she partners with leaders to strengthen decision clarity, resilience under pressure, and disciplined execution. Having rebuilt her own agency under systemic strain, she now architects cognitive frameworks that prevent others from losing theirs.
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Join us in Season #7 for an interview with Hoozie on our YouTube Channel Business Mentorship; Keepin’ It Real and if your on the move here is the podcast on iHeart Radio.
