AMANTE | PODCAST
By Francesca Amante
AMANTE | PODCAST Mar 11, 2022
Unlocking Behavior: Feat. Certified Guide Annika Hedström from NORWAY
Hailing from Oslo, Annika is not only a former European champion in speech and debate but also a certified Behavioral Elements™ Guide. Her journey into understanding the intricacies of human behavior began with a profound realization: effective communication stems from self-awareness.
Annika believes that true mastery of communication starts with understanding oneself before engaging with others. Through her courses and guidance as a Behavioral Elements™ Guide, she empowers individuals to develop a robust and efficient communication style, fostering better leadership and interpersonal connections.
Outside of her professional endeavors, Annika leads a fulfilling life with her partner and two beloved cats. Alongside her role as a course instructor, she serves as Director of Administration and PA in an international environment. Whether she's standing in front of an audience or managing administrative tasks, Annika's dedication and enthusiasm shine through, inspiring others to strive for excellence.
Join us in this enlightening conversation as Annika shares insights from the Behavioral Elements program, unveiling the keys to understanding and mastering human behavior. Discover how harnessing the power of behavioral choices can propel you towards the success and fulfillment you deserve. Tune in and embark on a transformative journey toward mastering the art of #BehaveIntelligently with Annika Hedström! AMANTE | PODCAST
Awakening Healing: Unveiling Inner Power with Claudia Chirico of Bloom Energy Therapy
Through this profound healing modality, Claudia not only regained her health but also discovered her innate healing abilities, setting her on a divine path of service and purpose. Certified as a Bio-Energy Healing Practitioner in 2010, Claudia has since dedicated herself to helping others reconnect with their body, mind, and spirit, guiding them towards profound healing and personal empowerment.
What sets Claudia apart is her unique approach, blending Talk Therapy with Energy Therapy to address a wide range of physical, mental, and emotional challenges. From overcoming pain and stress to navigating grief, anxiety, and depression, Claudia's compassionate guidance empowers her clients to take control of their lives and harness their innate self-healing abilities.
Join us as Claudia shares her insights, experiences, and wisdom, inspiring us all to awaken to our inner power and embrace the journey of healing and transformation. Tune in to discover how you too can tap into your personal strengths and embark on a path of self-discovery and empowerment with Claudia Chirico on Amante. | We welcome you to follow Claudia on IG: @bloomenergytherapy or visit her website at: www.bloomenergytherapy.com | Thank you from our team here at AMANTE |
Vulnerability.. Worth it?
Let’s be real.. Maybe You’re Jealous? Real talk. Feat: Coach Sheri Pringle
Communication Breakdown? TEDx Speaker Trevor shares his expert opinion on communication
Trevor brings a wealth of experience to the table as the Director of Sales and Communication for a massive company serving across western Canada. With his extensive background in communications and sales, Trevor has been instrumental in fostering cohesive cultures within organizations, empowering teams to thrive and succeed.
Trevor's passion for communication shines through in his dynamic speaking engagements, where he shares insights and strategies for building strong, resilient teams. His successful TEDx talk on communication has inspired audiences around the world to harness the power of effective communication to drive positive change and transformation.
Join us as we explore the importance of communication in today's fast-paced world, and discover practical tips and strategies for fostering cohesive cultures and driving success in both business and life. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and empowered to unleash the full potential of communication in your own life and work. Tune in to the AMANTE Podcast with our special guest, Trevor, and let's embark on this transformative journey together.
Global Outstanding Women Award Winner Nowshin | Empowering Women Through Innovation & EDI
Nowshin's journey is nothing short of inspiring. From her beginnings in the banking industry at HSBC to her current endeavors in Toronto, Canada, she has dedicated her life to advocating for equality, religious freedom, minority rights, and international human rights law.
As a powerhouse in her field, Nowshin's work spans across various sectors, including policy, accessibility, citizenship rights, and equity in the workplace. She brings a wealth of experience from her roles at BRAC Bangladesh, IOM-UN Migration, and the Canadian Urban Institute.
Currently supporting the Diversity Institute's Consulting team and serving as The Local President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Toronto, Nowshin is a force to be reckoned with. Her involvement with organizations like Women Deliver and the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) highlights her commitment to driving positive change on a global scale.
Tune in as Nowshin shares her insights, experiences, and vision for the future. From her aspirations to revolutionize communities, especially for women, through technology and innovation, to her relentless pursuit of a more just and equitable world, her story is sure to inspire and empower listeners everywhere. Don't miss this captivating conversation!
Scared to be vulnerable? Listen to this. Featuring: Alex & Bella
Francesca expresses profound gratitude for having Bella and Alex on the show, recognizing them as incredible leaders and inspiring speakers who are changing lives through their vulnerability and powerful journeys.
Together, they delve into vulnerable candid discussions about surrounding yourself with genuine friends, every day learnings, overcoming loss, navigating obstacles, divorce, separation, and the relentless pursuit of dreams to impact other women positively. Their stories resonate deeply, offering hope, resilience, and actionable insights for listeners seeking empowerment and transformation in their own lives.
Tune in to hear these courageous women share their wisdom, experiences, and heartfelt messages of strength and empowerment. It's a conversation you won't want to miss! AND go follow these incredible women on the Let’s Not Sugar Coat It IG page and platform to hear all of their powerful words and stories daily. Thank you Alex and Bella, we appreciate you here at AMANTE!
Embracing Authenticity: Overcoming Fear and Answering the Call of Courage with Carien Rennie
In this episode, Carien shares her journey of embracing authenticity, letting go of fear, and stepping boldly into what she feels called to do. With wisdom gleaned from her own experiences, she offers invaluable insights into the power of vulnerability, the importance of staying true to oneself, and the transformative impact of answering the call to pursue one's passions.
Get ready to be inspired as Carien delves into the challenges she's faced, the lessons she's learned, and the triumphs she's celebrated along the way. Whether you're navigating your own journey of authenticity or seeking the courage to follow your dreams, this episode is sure to leave you feeling empowered and uplifted.
Tune in to the AMANTE Podcast and join us in celebrating the journey of authenticity with the remarkable Carien Rennie. Follow Carien on IG at: @carienrennie
#Authenticity #Courage #Purpose #Inspiration #AMANTEPodcast
Surrendering, Trusting, and Collaborating: Featuring Anita Parker
Anita brings a wealth of experience and insight to our conversation, delving into the transformative power of surrendering and trusting in life's journey. As someone who has navigated her own path of growth and self-discovery, Anita shares invaluable wisdom on embracing vulnerability, releasing control, and finding strength in surrender.
Moreover, Anita sheds light on the importance of collaboration in achieving collective success. Drawing from her experiences in fostering community and connection through initiatives like Wine Women Well-Being, Anita explores the profound impact of collaboration in amplifying individual and collective growth.
Listeners will be inspired by Anita's authenticity, resilience, and unwavering commitment to empowering others to live their best lives.
Connect with Anita Parker:
Instagram: @anitabestlife
Website: www.anitaparker.ca
Be sure to let her know you heard about her on the AMANTE Podcast!
Embracing Hope: Navigating the Aftermath of Loss, Suicide and Supporting Men's Mental Health
Chantaal draws from the loss of her husband and personal experiences and research to shed light on the often-overlooked aspect of men's mental health. In a society where stoicism and silence too often overshadow vulnerability and emotional expression, she advocates for a paradigm shift towards fostering environments of empathy, understanding, and support.
Join us as we embark on a journey of healing, compassion, and empowerment, learning how we can better show up for those in our lives and create spaces where men feel loved, seen, and heard. This episode serves as a beacon of hope and a call to action to prioritize mental well-being and cultivate communities of resilience and support. Thank you Chantaal for showing up so vulnerably and from your heart - even with such a hard subject to talk about and often one that can be very triggering. We appreciate how you show up in the world and how many people you impact and inspire daily through your resilience and appreciation for this life and everyday.
Stop Taking Yourself So Seriously: Audience Q + A- Insights from Debora CEO of Violet Light
Imagine breaking free from the chains of your past without the need for endless therapy sessions or seminars. Debora's unique approach to healing offers a path to transformation that is both powerful and liberating.
Ready to embark on your own healing journey? Debora is currently taking on only 3 new clients. Message us with 'unlock' to apply now and take the first step towards reclaiming your life and unlocking your true potential! Follow Debora on IG: @violetlight7777 or WhatsApp +52 984 179 1110 |
Unlocking Your Truest Self: A Journey of Healing with CEO Debora of Violet Light
Are you tired of your past haunting your life? Is trauma holding you back from living the life you know you deserve? Join us as Debora shares her profound insights and experiences, having helped over 500 individuals shed their emotional weights and unlock their truest inner self—permanently.
Imagine breaking free from the chains of your past without the need for endless therapy sessions or seminars. Debora's unique approach to healing offers a path to transformation that is both powerful and liberating.
Ready to embark on your own healing journey? Debora is currently taking on only 3 new clients. Message us with 'unlock' to apply now and take the first step towards reclaiming your life and unlocking your true potential! Follow Debora on IG: @violetlight7777 or WhatsApp +52 984 179 1110 |
Mindset Triumphs: Bri's Inspiring Journey through Weight Loss, Surgery, and Unshakable Resilience
During their conversation, Bri opens up about her transformative weight loss journey and the life-altering surgery that accompanied it. She candidly shares how the habits and daily non-negotiables instilled through Francesca's coaching have served as a powerful catalyst for her continued consistency and success.
But Bri's story doesn't stop there. She bravely discusses her battle with imposter syndrome and the journey to recognizing her own value and worthiness. Today, Bri stands as an absolute inspiration to all who meet her, bringing immense value to every room she enters.
Join Francesca and Bri as they explore the intersection of leadership, vulnerability, and personal growth in this inspiring episode of the Amante Podcast.
Community Catalysts: Fostering Connections and Leadership with Kaitlyn from Minnesota USA
Kaitlyn's days are dedicated to helping people navigate federally funded rent assistance programs and housing as a rental assistance specialist. Beyond her professional endeavors, she serves as the chapter president for the Brainerd Jaycees, channeling her passion for community service into developing young leaders locally.
When she's not busy making a difference in her community, Kaitlyn enjoys indulging in her hobbies. She's a culinary enthusiast who loves experimenting in the kitchen, finds joy in spending quality time with her husband and friends, and isn't afraid to rock out at metal concerts.
Join us as we delve into Kaitlyn's journey of community service, leadership development, and finding balance between her professional and personal passions.
Connect with Kaitlyn on Instagram: [@home.with.kaitlyn](https://www.instagram.com/home.with.kaitlyn/)
Cognitive Connections: Mapping the Path to Lasting Love. Feat: Jaime Morgan
Jaime Morgan is a renowned relationship coach and cognitive psychologist, specializing in unraveling the mysteries of human connection. With years of experience studying the cognitive processes involved in forming and maintaining relationships, Jaime brings a unique blend of expertise to our conversation.
Join us as we delve deep into the inner workings of the mind and explore how our cognitive processes shape our interactions with others. From understanding attachment styles to decoding communication patterns, Jaime shares invaluable insights into building meaningful and lasting connections.
In this episode, we'll discuss:
- The role of cognitive biases in shaping our perceptions of love and intimacy.
- Strategies for fostering emotional intelligence and empathy in relationships.
- How to navigate challenges such as trust issues and conflicts through a cognitive lens.
- Practical tips for applying cognitive principles to strengthen and nurture your relationships.
Whether you're navigating the early stages of romance or seeking to enhance the bond with your long-term partner, this episode offers a roadmap to deeper understanding and fulfillment in love.
Tune in as we embark on a journey of discovery, exploring the cognitive connections that pave the way to lasting love.
Overcoming life's challenges with perseverance, gratitude and self discovery with Guest Carien Wessels
Francesca sits down with inspiring Kelowna powerhouse Carien Wessels to dive into the subject of overcoming life's changes and challenges while maintaining self confidence, gratitude and embracing self discovery. Carien shares her powerful story and message about her journey, her career path, what makes her who she is today, and her WHY in this world. While Francesca and Carien dive into this topic, they embark on the discussion of their divorce journeys, their appreciation for their choice of see the world and how to re-learn who we are daily. Not by what we were taught from childhood, and yet, deciding what is a "yes" for us today as an adult. Carien is a wealth of knowledge with the most touching and powerful message to share. She shows her heart on her sleeve every day, all while creating connection, success, and spreading joy with her love, curiosity, and excitement for all whom cross her path. Thank you Carien for who you are and for being with us on the AMANTE podcast today.
Nutritionist & Vouge UK Tea spotlight founder, Jass Stupak.
CEO and founder of Leaves Tea, Nutritionist, Certified Herbalist as seen on Vouge UK, the talented Jass Stupak. Jass shared insight on her entrepreneurial journey, her WHY in the nutrition field as an expert in helping others with candida, parasites and regaining their bliss.
Tired? I bet you are. Feat: Sleep Training Expert Founder Pam Nease
Founder and Sleep Training Expert Pam Nease joins AMANTE Group founder Francesca Amante to talk all things sleep. Pam has read all the books, googled all the latest news and trends, done her homework and been invited to attend the Biennial Pediatric Sleep Medicine Conference twice! Read all about her extensive background in baby and children's sleep in her bio on her website - pamneasesleep.com. Pam is carving out a very different path in this unregulated and unlicensed industry. We hope you enjoy this fantastic episode from anywhere in the world. Thank you Pam for joining us today on the AMANTE Podcast!
Battling Imposter Syndrome as an entrepreneur
Founder Francesca sits down with special guest and childhood friend Taylor Slack, a global virtual assistant and owner of Sunday Virtual Assisting. Taylor and Francesca talk about the wins and challenges that entrepreneurs face when starting a business/start-up. From personal development, imposter syndrome, daily self-discipline, they chat about it all. Thank you Taylor for joining us at AMANTE today, and for sharing your passion and learnings from the ever changing career as an entrepreneur & business owner.
HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2023! What is our true purpose?
Francesca sits down on the 1st day of 2023, on January 1st to reflect on what's really important in life. What the loss and lessons learned have taught her - and what she has learned to appreciate the most as her birthday approached on December 31st. Francesca taps into how life can be 'so simple' and yet we at times complicate life in ways unnecessary due to life's never ending distractions and tendencies to keep us on a rat-race of 'doing more'.
AMANTE TALKS SPEAKING SERIES live podcast & live panel
Enjoy this exciting LIVE podcast and panel filmed at the 1st ever Amante Talks Speaking series event in Kelowna BC 2022! Stay tuned for our next Amante talks speaking series event to launch in 2023!
TEDx Speaker Trevor speaks on Leadership
Founder Francesca Amante sits down with TEDx speaker Trevor to discuss leadership, obstacles in life that make us stronger humans, better leaders, and more driven CEO's. Trevor shares his journey, his passions and what has brought him to his successes today. Trevor recently came down from Vancouver and attended Francesca's first 2022 AMANTE TALKS speaking series event. He shares his thoughts and excitement for the next live event. Enjoy this fantastic episode from whenever in the world you are listening in from. Thank you Trevor for your time and for being on the Amante podcast!
Amante talks event reflection & getting to know our speaker Bonita
Enjoy as founder Francesca Amante sits down for a candid conversation with her Amante talks event guest speaker Bonita as they reflect back on the recent Amante speaking series event, what Bonita spoke on and a little tid-bit about what makes Bonita who she is! STAY TUNED as we announce details on our next Amante talks speaking series event coming in the new year of 2023!
Business Coach Bonita Summers
Founder Francesca Amante sits down with business coach Bonita Summers to discuss raw topics on life, our internal discoveries, trusting our intuition and stepping into the world curious about how to become the best version of ourselves. Bonita has held a variety of positions as a Queen's University administrator while simultaneously taking courses, raising 4 children and volunteering at a crisis centre in Kingston, ON. Bonita made the Dean's Honour Roll two years in a row, placing as one of the top 200 students in Arts and Science, and receiving special honours in political studies. As a former journalist for the Chronicle Journal/Times News of Thunder Bay, ON, Bonita has been a freelance writer, published author, and editor of "Your Workplace", a national business magazine. Bonita is also a certified Yin Yoga instructor, Therapeutic Touch practitioner, and an Advanced Psych-K Practitioner. Bonita's volunteer activities include mentoring for the WEBC (Women's Enterprise Centre of BC) and for the LD-ACE program for the University of Victoria, as a mentor for aspiring First Nations entrepreneurs. She has also been an environmental activist in the prevention of mishandling of radioactive wastes, a Red Cross volunteer for the Kosovo project, and a dog companion at the BCSPCA. Her greatest passion is being of service to those who seek fulfillment in their relationships and careers, and clarity on their spiritual path. To that end, she continues to study and practice various techniques for deepening human awareness to support hers and her clients' evolution in consciousness.
Wandering the journey of being a business owner
Business owner and photographer of WanderlinePhotoCO, April Reeke comes together with Francesca to have a real, raw and authentic conversation around being a business owner, entrepreneur and what that looks like on the daily. April is such a driven, passionate and talented entrepreneur and is is such a pleasure to have her join us for this talk. She brings a smile to all whom she meets and we know this podcast will bring a smile to your day wherever in the world you are listening from. Enjoy!
Men's Coach Brandon dives into Vulnerability
Vulnerability. Relationships. Entrepreneurship. Failure. Success. We talk about it all. Come down the raw journey with coach Brandon and Francesca.
Divorce & Vulnerability
Francesca & her valued friend Brooklyn reflect on Francesca's divorce, how it shaped her, and how Francesca speaks on grew into who she is today. Francesca speaks on embracing vulnerability, gratitude and embracing failure in both in business and in day to day life. Francesca and Brooklyn smile in gratitude for what the journey has taught Francesca and how she's remembered in the process that it doesn't matter where you go, what material possessions you acquire, rather the people that are on your journey that matters the most.
Metabridge CEO Steve Wandler speaks on his Entrepreneurial Superpower
CEO and Founder of Metabridge, Steve Wandler, joins Francesca to discuss his journey into creating Metabridge, his journey into public speaking, and creating a culture within entrepreneurship that embraces failure, a safe place to talk about importance and wellbeing, mental health and balance as an entrepreneur. Steve gets real about his ADHD, expectations our society places on us from childhood to "pass certain tests" and, to achieve a level of success that precludes failure of any sort. We are here to grow and learn from our mistakes as human beings - all the while, being authentic about who we are and the superpowers that make us uniquely who was are. Steve encompasses this to a "Tee" in all he does and embodies in his journey.
Interview with CO Founder & CEO Kyle Jones of Impact Builders
CO Founder Kyle Jones & CEO of Impact Builders joins Francesca to discuss his journey and his evolution in entrepreneurship. Kyle has had a great impact on Francesca's life, and has been an inspiring force since they first crossed paths. Francesca admires Kyle's dedication to his builds, his loyalty to his clients, and his continued drive to spread kindness into this world. Enjoy this inside look at this incredible entrepreneur and founder.
Entrepreneurship & Leadership with Founder Francesca Amante + Coach/Speaker Brandon Archer
This week Francesca Amante joins the talented coach, speaker and entrepreneur, Brandon Archer, as they speak on the topic of leadership, personal development and mental health in the work place. Brandon was a keynote speaker at the JCI Canada 2020 Regional Convention and has been on 20+ podcasts in the country and USA. We are honoured to have him back to highlight the key to growing as a leader and how his heart attack was the catalyst to him starting his journey as a coach and leader of young leaders in this changing world.
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