In this insightful and warmly candid episode of Good in Motion, Juliette welcomes Liz Carrillo, an operations consultant and money coach who shares her personal journey from financial uncertainty to empowerment. Together, they dismantle the taboos around money, revealing how honest conversations about finances can bring clarity, confidence, and control—especially for overwhelmed women entrepreneurs navigating the delicate balance between business and personal life.

Liz opens up about her early challenges with debt, the importance of developing a healthy money mindset, and the practical steps she took to create a personalized financial plan she calls a “money map.” Their conversation touches on the realities of transitioning into entrepreneurship, the necessity of planning for uncertainty, and the power of reframing financial language to create a more supportive relationship with money.

Throughout the episode, Juliette and Liz offer grounded wisdom on honouring individual needs and timelines, embracing the slow and steady path to financial well-being, and celebrating milestones in ways that nourish the soul rather than deplete the wallet. This episode is a compassionate invitation to slow down, reflect, and build a money story that truly supports the life and business you want to create.

Meet our guest:

Liz Carrillo is an Operations Strategist and Money Coach for women. Her journey with money started in 2012, when she was a recent college grad juggling two part-time jobs and over $20K in debt. Instead of continuing to avoid her finances, she made a choice to face the truth and create her first money plan, a decision that shifted everything from fear and avoidance to clarity and confidence.

Today, Liz helps women and entrepreneurs do the same: move from financial chaos to financial confidence. Through a blend of strategy, soul, and mindset, she empowers her clients to build first-generation wealth, run businesses with ease, and create legacies rooted in what matters most.

Resources:

Liz Carrillo's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizcarrillo.co/

Liz Carillo's email: liz@buenabadconsulting.com

Dave Ramsey's books about personal finances were referenced as a helpful resource for Liz: https://store.ramseysolutions.com/money/books/?_bc_fsnf=1&Author=Dave+Ramsey

In this heartfelt and grounding episode of Good in Motion, Juliette sits down with Rachel Richards, a family filmmaker and photographer whose work invites overwhelmed women entrepreneurs to slow down and savour the delicate, fleeting moments of family life. Together, they explore how shifting from a perfectionist mindset toward embracing the unpredictable nature of children and family creates space for authentic connection and memory-making.

Rachel opens up with vulnerability about her own journey—leaving a high-pressure healthcare career to pursue her creative calling, wrestling with burnout, and the transformative power of breath work and ritual in re-centreing herself. She shares how her approach to family films captures not just images, but the textured feelings and genuine interactions that meaningfully document where a family is in time.

This conversation is a warm invitation to let go of rigid expectations, to embrace presence and imperfection, and to nurture practices that restore energy and clarity. For any woman entrepreneur seeking balance, groundedness, and a path back to creative joy, Rachel’s story and insights offer compassionate guidance and soulful inspiration that linger long after the episode ends.

Takeaways:

• Slowing down creates space to be fully present with your family and yourself, deepening connection and joy.
• Letting go of perfectionism invites more authentic creativity and reduces frustration in both business and life.
• Child-led moments hold the most genuine emotion and foster real memories beyond posed expectations.
• Burnout often stems from carrying old work habits into new ventures, signaling the need for an identity shift.
• Consistent morning routines anchored in breath work and journaling cultivate clarity, calm, and resilience.
• Trial and error is a natural part of crafting habits that truly serve your evolving needs and seasons.
• Physical movement, tailored to your energy levels, replenishes strength and supports overall well-being.
• Supporting others through generosity can be a powerful way to align purpose with impact, no matter your resources.
• Gratitude for relationships helps anchor you in love and perspective, especially during challenging seasons.
• Embracing patience with yourself as you grow opens the door to unexpected personal and professional transformation.

Meet our guest:

Rachel Richards is the award winning Phoenix-based photographer and filmmaker behind Rachel Richards Photo and Film, where she specializes in deeply intentional, in-home, documentary style family photos and films. She also creates botanical black and white fine art prints at Rachel Richards Fine Art.

Resources:

Rachel Richards PhotoFilm – Rachel Richards' family photography and videography services website for family films and photography, based in Phoenix.

🌐 Website: https://rachelrichardsphotofilm.com

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelrichardsphotofilm/

Rachel Richards Fine Art – Rachel Richards' online print store offering black and white botanical fine art prints.

🌐 Website: https://rachelrichardsfineart.com

📸 Instagram:

In this powerful and deeply human episode of Good in Motion, Juliette speaks with Shabnam Naz Ansari, founder and CEO of The Volunteer Well, Canada’s first federally registered mutual-aid-based charity.

Together, they explore why asking for help feels so hard, how giving from your authentic self creates real connection, and why receiving support is one of the most courageous things you can do.

Shabnam opens up about her personal journey, the breaking points that shaped her, losing and rebuilding her relationship with her children, and the moment she realized her strength lived in vulnerability—not perfection.

This conversation is filled with warmth, truth, and unexpected wisdom that will stay with you.

• Mutual aid is rooted in community, connection, and helping without judgment.
• Most people genuinely want to help, but asking for help often triggers shame or fear.
• Giving from your authentic self recharges you rather than burning you out.
• Receiving support is just as important as giving, because it deepens your relationships.
• Successful people often avoid asking for help due to pressure, pride, or fear of being seen as weak.
• Burnout often comes from performing or over-giving, not from genuinely serving others.
• A sustainable social enterprise relies on community collaboration, not just donations or grants.
• Daily rituals and intentional pauses help you reconnect with your “why.”
• Naming your inner critic helps you move through impostor syndrome.

Shabnam Naz Ansari is the Founder and CEO of The Volunteer Well, a federally registered mutual-aid-based charity in Canada. After a successful career as a senior executive, she experienced a series of personal and professional challenges that reshaped her understanding of strength, community, and purpose.

Her journey includes rebuilding after losing custody of her children, navigating isolation, and discovering that receiving help is foundational to healing. These experiences led her to create The Volunteer Well — a grassroots, community-driven charity focused on mutual aid, accessibility, and human connection.

Today, she leads programs supporting seniors, women, children, and newcomers while empowering local chapter leaders across Canadian communities.

The Volunteer Well: https://volunteer-well.org

How often do you check in with how you really feel?

In this thoughtful conversation, Juliette sits down with Counsellor Leena Mehta, founder of At Ease Counseling, to explore what it means to slow down in a world that never stops. From running ultra-marathons to recognizing when to rest, Leena shares practical ways to create emotional balance, set boundaries, and honour what your body and mind are telling you.

Whether you’re on your wellness journey or learning to ask for help, this episode is a gentle reminder that paying attention to your emotions is the first step toward true balance.

• Balance isn’t about doing less — it’s about noticing more.
• Asking for help is an act of courage and emotional awareness.
• Rest and movement can coexist. Both are vital for long-term wellbeing.
• Reflection builds resilience. It teaches us to respond instead of react.
• Boundaries protect your energy. They help prevent burnout and keep you connected to yourself.
• Healing takes time. Progress is found in slowing down, not speeding up.

Meet Leena Mehta:

Leena Mehta is a registered clinical counsellor and founder of At Ease Counseling in Burnaby, BC. Drawing on her global experience and diverse training, she helps clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and life transitions with compassion and grounded insight. Her approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to create a space where healing feels safe, human, and sustainable.

Learn more about Leena’s work at https://ateasecounseling.ca/

In this episode of Good in Motion, Juliette sits down with Meryl Schroyen, co-founder of The Sound of C, to talk about her journey from hiding behind shyness to embracing authenticity as an entrepreneur.

Meryl shares candidly about leadership, the taboo of money, building a business abroad, and the boundaries she’s learned to set to avoid burnout.

This honest conversation is packed with lessons for women entrepreneurs craving balance, confidence, and growth.

• Leadership is rooted in authenticity and human connection, even at the highest levels.
• Money is often a taboo subject, but the reality of reinvesting, not paying yourself, and finding creative support through partnerships and collaboration is part of entrepreneurship.
• Boundaries — like not working weekends — are crucial to protecting mental health and avoiding burnout.
• Building a business abroad comes with language barriers, cultural differences, and resilience-testing challenges.
• Shifting from shyness to showing up authentically opens doors to opportunities and stronger relationships.

Meryl Schroyen, is a creative strategist and entrepreneur originally from Belgium.

At just 20, she founded a non-profit leading international humanitarian projects, and her path since has been all about growth — from managing large-scale events in Europe to helping Canadian businesses expand their reach.

Most recently, Meryl co-founded The Sound of C — a company that helps leaders and organizations grow through strategy, community, and genuine connection.

As an entrepreneur, she’s known for her authenticity, humility, and resilience. Meryl’s journey reflects the realities of entrepreneurship — from tackling money struggles to prioritizing mental health and setting boundaries.

Meryl’s Business

Learn more about The Sound of C (website)

Follow The Sound of C on LinkedIn (They write cool posts)

Hotels & Venues

Hotel Victoria (Toronto) — Hosts

Wardrobe Stylist and Fashion Consultant Jaclyn Patterson shares how she leads with service while keeping her principles at the core of her work. From luxury retail to launching her Style Club, Jaclyn reveals a realistic approach to “values-aligned” business: meet clients where they are, educate when it’s helpful, and offer accessible paths that honour both budgets and beliefs, without pressure or perfectionism.

Takeaways

• Serve first, teach when it helps: Jaclyn prioritizes client needs; she introduces sustainability as an invitation, not a requirement.
• Meet people where they are: Jaclyn creates options for different budgets and levels of support.
• Values are a compass, not a cage: It’s okay to flex or sequence your principles to best serve the client while staying authentic.
• Micro-actions matter: Small, consistent choices (care, re-wear, better fit) add up to meaningful impact.
• Design for longevity (business + wardrobe): Think long-term: avoid burnout, build systems, and focus on durable style habits.
• Community fuels momentum: Ongoing touchpoints (like memberships/masterclasses) help clients sustain progress.
• Joy is strategic: Enjoying the process keeps you resilient and aligned over time.

Meet Jaclyn Patterson

Jaclyn Patterson is a Toronto-based fashion consultant and wardrobe stylist with a background in luxury retail. She studied fashion at TMU (Toronto Metropolitan University), previously ran a capsule-wardrobe company, and built a sustainable fashion marketplace. Today she leads The Style Club, a monthly masterclass community that helps busy women develop authentic, practical style while making values-conscious choices at their own pace.

Resources Mentioned

Learn more about Jaclyn’s services at jaclynstyled.com

Learn more about The Style Club and Shopwise (currently revamping)

Follow Jaclyn on Instagram at @jaylopat

Want to learn more about the impact of Fast Fashion? Watch the True Cost (documentary) on Youtube

In this episode of Good in Motion, Juliette sits down with licensed therapist (Ontario) and career counsellor Jodi Tingling, founder of Creating New Steps. Jodi shares how therapy-backed tools and her CLEAR™ career framework help people move from burnout to values-aligned work. Together, they explore the importance of intentionality, building a career that feels right, and taking actionable steps toward clarity and fulfillment.

Takeaways

• Therapy tools can support career clarity, not just mental health.
• Burnout is often a sign that your career path is out of alignment with your values.
• Jodi’s CLEAR™ framework guides people through clarity, exploration, action planning, and redesign.
• Knowing and refining your “why” provides resilience in career transitions.
• Intentional networking and alignment with your values can create unexpected opportunities (like this podcast interview!)
• Career change is a process that requires patience, planning, and self-compassion.

Meet Jodi Tingling

Jodi Tingling is a licensed therapist in Ontario, career counsellor, and founder of Creating New Steps. With over 10 years of experience, she helps individuals and organizations move from burnout to aligned, intentional work. Through her CLEAR™ career framework, Jodi has guided hundreds of people to design careers that reflect their values and strengths. She also supports organizations in transforming burnout cultures into healthy, engaged workplaces.

Resources Mentioned

Jodi’s website: Creating New Steps

Free Career Clarity Assessment

Connect with Jodi on LinkedIn

Watch the Masterclass: Elevating Your Career Without Overthinking It

What happens when you turn your passion into your profession, and life throws you an unexpected curveball? In this episode, lifelong athlete Marjorie Le Borgne shares her journey from a career in communications to becoming a certified personal trainer. She opens up about the excitement of helping clients, the reality of starting a new career, and how a sudden ACL injury just days after going full-time reshaped her perspective. We dive into resilience, career pivots, and the importance of meeting yourself, and your clients, exactly where you are.

Takeaways:

• How to explore a career change by treating it as an experiment rather than a high-stakes decision.
• The role of sports and movement in building confidence, especially for women.
• Lessons learned from sustaining an injury right after going full-time as a personal trainer.
• Why transparency and vulnerability can strengthen client relationships.
• Adapting teaching styles when physical limitations arise.
• How hobbies can evolve when they become your profession, and how to keep them joyful.

Meet Marjorie Le Borgne

Born and raised in France, Marjorie Le Borgne is a lifelong athlete and black belt judoka by age 16, later falling in love with boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, surfing, skiing, and more. After building a successful career in communications and digital marketing, she decided to pursue her passion for sports professionally, becoming a certified personal trainer. Now based in Vancouver, she helps clients discover the joy of movement, build strength, and gain confidence, both physically and mentally.

Resources Mentioned:

Marjorie Le Borgne on Instagram: @marjorie.l.b

Marjorie Le Borgne’s website: https://www.marjorielb.com