1 in 6 women in Canada experience infertility and this is the story of Anna’s journey navigating the health system, IVF and relationships! She recognizes that the end outcome is not the same for everyone so please listen with care as this message is meant to be supportive to everyone who listens.

Anna Almojuela and her husband struggled with infertility from 2018 to 2022, with the darkest periods taking place during the pandemic. After dedicating 2022 to IVF, she is now facing new challenges as a first time mom, to her rainbow baby, Elyanna Amavi. Although the many years of struggles paid off for her family, she is very aware that a baby isn’t a guaranteed outcome for many others who face infertility.

In September of 2023, Anna began her fertility advocacy and created an Instagram page called @RainbowBabyEly as a safe platform to share their story, help educate and spread awareness.

Drawing from her own journey and experience, Anna strives to use her voice to combat stigma and provide comfort to those navigating similar challenges - aiming to foster a community where individuals feel supported, understood, and safe.

Thank you so much, Anna, for being so generous with your time and your story, in an effort to share your advocacy so that women and families no longer feel alone in their journey.

Fertility Resume:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6EkviLxX2V/?igsh=czJlenpvZnk0Mm13

Our Story:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxMbXEDuHuT/?igsh=M3ZzNGwzYjhjMGN5

IG Live Pt 1 of 3 during Canadian Fertility Awareness Week:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6NEUNXLeCr/?igsh=MTZhczkzNXVtcmhvNw==

Next steps to my advocacy:

The Gift of Love and Hope www.giftofloveandhope.ca

What’s next advocacy? Visit Anna @RainbowBabyEly on Instagram

www.giftofloveandhope.ca

Connect with Jessica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadumas.ca/

Ways to work with her: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

Thank you to our sponsor, the Johnston Group Inc. https://johnstongroup.ca/

Ep. 121 Put Yourself Out There

Dive into this week's empowering episode with Jessica as she unravels the age-old question: "How do I put myself out there?" You've probably asked yourself this, right? But what you're really wondering is, "What do I say?" and even more crucially, "How do I do it without that nagging fear of judgment?"

Get ready for some straight talk from Jessica, a seasoned coach who's been in your shoes. She's here to remind you of something crucial: showing up isn't just a choice, it's your purpose! Whether you're a coach, consultant, or entrepreneur, it's time to embrace the power of putting yourself out there.

In this episode, Jessica shares insights on how to step into your spotlight confidently, unapologetically, and without fear. Because showing up isn't just about you—it's about serving others, fulfilling your potential, and making a difference in the world.

So, if you're tired of playing small and ready to make your mark, hit play now! And remember, with love from Jessica: If others don't vibe with your shine, they can simply look away. Your light is too bright to dim for anyone else's comfort.

Connect with Jessica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadumas.ca/

Ways to work with her: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

Thank you to our sponsor, the Johnston Group Inc. https://johnstongroup.ca/

Ep. 120 From Lash Tech to Lash Educator

Are you like me and in love and addicted to your lashes? From basic classic lashes to a massive and rapid growing industry, Arianna is an active leader in the lash industry.

Arianna McKiknely went from a flash idea of ‘labour lashes’ to creating a lash empire vision!

Today, she is a Lash Educator, and she is helping you do the same with your lash dream, because she wants to help people that go through her lash program, create their own income and independence, the same way she did.

Her lash experience left her loving the idea of being a part of the lash industry, realizing it wasn’t just the lash service, it was the empowering and insightful conversations and connections in each session, while also getting to leave the appointment feeling beautiful! While seeing a lack of technicians in her area, she decided to get certified!

Have a lash nap, wake up and feel beautiful at Alyza Beauty Co. connect with her on Instaram here:

https://www.instagram.com/alyzabeauty.co/ and website www.alyzabeauty.com

Connect with Jessica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadumas.ca/

Ways to work with her: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

Thank you to our sponsor, the Johnston Group Inc. https://johnstongroup.ca/

This is an amazing interview with Founder and Lead OT at Miskihnak Occupational Therapy, the one and only Deanna Starr.

Deanna Starr is an Occupational Therapist and Artist and citizen of Little Pine First Nation. She is the founder of Miskihnak Occupational Therapy, an Indigenous Children and Family OT practice. Deanna has dedicated her life and career to creating a new path in occupational therapy based upon the values of her community, with the goal of creating excellence in occupational therapy for Indigenous children and their families.

Reach out to Deanna Starr to work with her, take her programs or invite her to speak with her by visiting her website at https://miskihnak.ca/

and on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/miskihnak/

Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience.

Do you want to get into the speaking industry but don’t know how to start? This is the podcast for you. The speaking industry is alive and thriving; all you have to do is know where to begin. In this episode, you’re going to get vital information on how to build your speaking career, how to negotiate your speaking prices, get your name in the game as a notable speaker, and establish your speaking compensation. So tune in and start building your career as a speaker.

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Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is

overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience.

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to

You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/

Join us on this week’s episode for a heartwarming conversation with Melissa Walterson, as she shares her journey of accepting and embracing her Nisichawayasihk Cree and Pasqua roots after years of growing up in a predominantly non-Indigenous life.

Being raised by her adoptive white parents, Melissa spent her adolescent years not acknowledging her indigenous roots, and always felt out of place in religious denominations. This feeling of not belonging led her to a path of reconnection with her identity, her birth family, and fully embracing her culture.

A story of self-rediscovery, acceptance, and celebrating culture, all of this and more in this episode that hits close to home. Tune in now!

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Connect with Melissa: mwalterson14@gmail.com

Connect with Jessica: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

Jessica Dumas Coaching and Training and The Confidence and Communication Podcast is

overflowing with appreciation to our first podcast sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc. The Johnston Group provides employee benefits to more than 30,000 businesses across Canada. Thank you so much for supporting my vision and investing in the podcast. Please accept my extreme gratitude, which will help get the message of self-love, healing, and growth out to a greater audience.

Thank you to our sponsor, The Johnston Group Inc., who is helping bring this message to

You. Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnstongroupinc/