Sarah McComb-Turbitt on Blending Science, Art and Entrepreneurship
In this episode, I get the chance to talk with Sarah McComb-Turbitt about her transition from scientist to artist, what she’s learned along her journey and the specific steps she takes to create her amazing artwork. One theme that comes out in our conversation is finding balance in healthy tensions. For example, balancing the drive to be productive with the mindset of staying present, or balancing deliberate planning with being flexible. Sarah shares an experience that taught her how to move away from a state of perfectionism in her approach to painting and set some boundaries around time. We also cover topics related to entrepreneurship and motherhood.
Tom Benson on Playing More and Fearing Less
Get ready for some major “ah-ha” moments! My guest this week is the absolutely incredible Tom Benson. Tom has led a breathtaking life of adventure, while all the while knowing exactly what fear is. He teaches us not to be “fearless”, but rather to simply Fear Less. In our conversation, we also dig into understanding play, why it’s important and how the opportunities for play show up in daily living. We explore mindfulness and meditation. We cover nature and solitude. And we tease apart passion and purpose.
Erin and Josh on Texas and Eastern US Travel
Want a great way to lengthen out your summer? Head south! This episode covers our 2-month “life travel” adventure from Ontario to Texas and back through the Eastern US. In it, my husband Josh and I do a rapid fire walk-through of our favourite places to go, things to see and yummy eats from each location on our trip in order to give you ideas and inspiration for your own travels.
Erin on Analysis & Adjustment (Step 5)
Now that you’re using your equation, what insights can you get from it? This episode outlines Step 5 of the Unique Equation process, describing how you can look for trends that will help you learn and evolve as you strive to maximize joy in daily living. Included in this episode are tons of tips and examples on how you can keep getting better at using your equation as a tool in nurturing your own fulfillment.
Jaclyn Desforges on Creativity, Writing and Inviting Quiet
Get ready to take a deep dive into the Fulfillment Foundation “the importance of creativity and solitude”! In this episode, I’m talking to award-winning author and poet, Jaclyn Desforges. We discuss how the path to creativity involves overcoming the fear of not being good enough. We explore Jaclyn’s complex relationship with writing and she shares helpful tips for fostering your own creativity. Then we dig into why quiet is such a necessary ingredient for fulfillment.
Alexandra Eidens on Growth Mindset and Embracing a Big Life
What a treat to have the opportunity to learn from growth mindset expert, Alexandra Eidens! Alexandra is Founder and CEO of Big Life Journal, a world traveler and mom to two young boys. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to adopt a growth mindset, the importance of defining our beliefs and how we get to choose what our own “big life” looks like. We also talk about living a nomadic life and travelling the world with kids.
Mark Walton on Curiosity, Values and Creating White Space
The conversation with my long-time mentor and friend, Mark Walton, continues in this Part 2 episode. Together we talk about the importance of curiousity and the power of a common set of values. Mark also shares some of the best leadership advice he’s ever received. We then set out to build Mark’s equation, and reflect on how he can use the equation to build in the white space he needs now in order to support the design of his equation in the future. It’s a great demonstration of how the equation can be a helpful tool during transitional periods in life!
Mark Walton on Purpose, Intuition and Authentic Leadership
This is Part 1 of the incredible conversation I have with one of my long-time mentors and friends, Mark Walton. Mark’s wisdom and leadership never cease to amaze me, and as usual he’s left me with lots to think about! Together we dive into topics like how to stay grounded during times of uncertainty, and the inextricable relationship between purpose, contribution and identity. Mark describes what authentic leadership looks like and how it builds trust. He also advocates for surrounding yourself with people who are smarter and different from you.
Erin on Flexing Your Week (Step 4)
Once you’ve built your equation and put it into a daily practice, you’ll need to know how to flex your week. This episode covers Step 4 of the Unique Equation process by describing how to master the balance between discipline and agility throughout the week. It is full of tips and tricks to help keep you firmly in charge of your time.