What if it took not just one, but two life-threatening experiences to finally shift the way you’re living? That’s exactly what happened to today’s guest, real estate entrepreneur and resilience-driven leader Garret Wong, who shares two life-altering experiences that shifted everything: a misdiagnosed terminal illness and a near-death boating accident. From building multiple businesses to redefining success and raising resilient kids, Garret gets real about the moments that brought him to his knees—and the mindset that brought him back.He’s a heart-centred seasoned real estate entrepreneur, podcast host, and founder of My First Keys and Upper Edge Property Management. Garret’s built a billion-dollar portfolio, screened over 20,000 tenants, and leads with strategy—but what truly moved me wasn’t the numbers. It was his story. In this deeply personal conversation, we talk about: The moment he was told he had six months to live The boating accident that nearly ended everything What changed after he realized he’d been given a second chance How he’s raising resilient kids while scaling purpose-led businesses Why systems, meaning, and staying grounded matter more than ever If you’re in a season of transition, or if you’ve been questioning what’s next, what’s real, or what’s truly worth your energy… this one’s for you. And if you haven’t yet, scroll below to take the Inspired Action Type Quiz—it’s a beautiful first step to reconnecting with what matters most. Let’s jump in.

🌟 Guest: Shari Alyse – America’s Joy Magnet TV Host | Bestselling Author | TEDx Speaker | Media Strategist What if joy isn’t something we chase... but something we return to? In this powerful episode of Inspiring Possibilities – The Courage to Jump In!!, I’m joined by my beautiful friend and radiant light, Shari Alyse—TV host, bestselling author, two-time TEDx speaker, and America’s Joy Magnet. Shari’s energy beams through everything she does, and her mission to reconnect people to joy and authenticity couldn’t be more needed right now. Shari is the creator and host of Good Morning Joy, a top-ranked talk show now streaming on Amazon Prime, Tubi, Apple TV, Roku, and more. She's made over 100 appearances on ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX, and is known for her mission to reconnect people back to their joy and authenticity. We dive into: The difference between happiness and joy (and why it matters) Shari’s 5 Daily Joy Pillars and how to tap into them—even on hard days The realness of grief, menopause, trauma, and how to keep showing up Why connection (to self, others, nature, purpose, and creativity) is the antidote to loneliness How joy became her guiding compass, even in the darkest chapters This conversation is raw, real, and so full of heart. Whether you're feeling stuck, searching for light, or just need a little reminder of your own magic—you’ll want to soak up every moment. ✨ Favorite Moments & Quotes: “Joy is my flotation device. It doesn’t mean life isn’t hard—it just means I don’t sink.” – Shari Alyse “We all have trauma. But we also all have the ability to choose—moment by moment—how we move forward.” “Authenticity isn’t about being perfect. It’s about showing up fully, mess and all.”

What if what’s been holding you back isn’t a lack of motivation—but an overwhelmed nervous system? In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Inspiring Possibilities – The Courage to Jump In!!, I sit down with my wise and wonderful friend Patricia Morgan—award-winning author, therapist, and speaker—for a raw and heartfelt conversation about trauma, emotional triggers, and the healing power of nervous system awareness. Patricia shares her deeply personal journey into therapy, why understanding our trauma responses is so vital, and how we can begin to shift from survival into grounded, joyful living. We talk about real-life healing, the beauty of breathing again, and why community and play are non-negotiables in today’s world. Whether you’ve walked through trauma or just feel overwhelmed by life’s chaos—this conversation offers practical tools, compassionate insights, and powerful reminders that you’re not alone… and healing is absolutely possible. 💫 And as always, if anything in this conversation brought something up for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out for support. There are people who care and resources available to help 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts 📘 Check out Patricia’s award-winning book Return to Center (link in show notes)

When clarity feels out of reach, sometimes the only way forward is to jump in. In this episode, I sit down with transformational guide Louisa Jovanovich to talk about what it really takes to move through fear, find your voice, and create powerful, soul-led change—from the hair salon to the healing room. This one is packed with real talk, laughter, and life-changing truths. You know those friends who just get you? That’s Louisa. We talk about what it really means to jump in—even when it’s messy, uncertain, or downright scary. From moving countries, shifting careers, and rebuilding her confidence, Louisa shares her incredible story of finding clarity through courage… and what happens when you stop fixing what’s “wrong” and start discovering what’s right. We laughed, we cried (literally), and we dove into everything from healing haircuts to hypnosis to her life-changing Clarity Catalyst program.

What can monkeys teach us about motherhood, leadership, and finding the courage to jump in? In this episode of Inspiring Possibilities: The Courage to Jump In!!, I sit down with the incredible Grainne McCabe, Chief Conservation Officer at the Wilder Institute. Grainne is someone I was instantly drawn to—from the moment I heard her speak at a special event at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. She’s spent over 15 years working around the world—living in tents in Tanzania, leading conservation efforts in Equatorial Guinea, and now heading one of Canada’s most ambitious strategies to protect wildlife. Her story is packed with lessons in resilience, leadership, and trusting your path—even when it’s muddy, steep, and filled with unexpected animal encounters (including one with a puma 🐾)! We talk about: What happens when you say “yes” to the unknown The link between conservation and community—and why people matter just as much as animals How her childhood fascination with dinosaurs led her to a global career The power of mentorship, motherhood, and moving through doubt Why “we’ll get there” has become her go-to mantra (and mine too now) If you’ve ever felt unsure about the next step—or wondered if your one small action could make a difference—this episode is for you. Grainne’s courage, heart, and humanity will inspire you to keep going, no matter how steep the climb.

In this powerhouse episode, I sit down with the incredible Julie Flowers, Founder & CEO of Elevate YOU Coaching, leadership and transformational coach, and former HR executive at Chevron. With nearly 30 years of experience in the corporate world, Julie made a bold move—leaving behind a high-level HR career to step fully into her purpose: empowering seasoned career women to own their worth, elevate their confidence, and step into their full potential. Julie and I dive into: ✅ The biggest barriers holding women back in corporate and entrepreneurship (and how to break through them!) ✅ Overcoming imposter syndrome and shifting your mindset for success ✅ The power of self-talk and how naming your inner critic can help you master it ✅ Navigating major career transitions with courage and clarity ✅ The importance of fierce sisterhood, support systems, and asking for help ✅ Why joy and fun are non-negotiable for success! ✅ How Julie’s personal journey, including managing health challenges, has fueled her purpose Julie is also co-host of the Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations podcast, where she and her bestie dive into real, raw, and unfiltered conversations about life, career, and everything in between—with a cocktail in hand! 🍸✨ 🔥 Tune in for a conversation packed with energy, wisdom, and the courage to step into the next level of YOU! Where to Find Julie Flowers: 🔹 Website: Elevate YOU Coaching 🔹 Instagram: @JulieFlowers 🔹 Podcast: Savvy Sisters & Cocktail Conversations 🔹 LinkedIn: Julie Flowers Links & Resources Mentioned: ✨ Michelle’s TEDx Talk talk JUST RELEASED https://youtu.be/w5_l3tzGRRg?si=QeMI0wULdoz_o0ca ✨ Inspired Action & Momentum Pods – Join the Waiting List Here! ✨ Dr. Ellen Langer – Mindfulness & Research-Based Performance 👑 Connect with Michelle Cameron Coulter: 💡 Website: MichelleCameronCoulter.com 💡 Instagram: @MichelleCameronCoulter 💡 TEDx Talk: [Coming Soon!] 🎧 Subscribe & Review! If this episode inspired you, share it with a friend and leave us a review—it helps us reach more incredible people like you!

"What if you could turn your passion into your life’s work? Gabriella, a 21-year-old magician, escape artist, and TEDx speaker, has done just that! She’s performed on some of the biggest stages in Las Vegas, been featured in The New York Times, and appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. In this episode, we dive into her journey—how she overcame fear, setbacks, and the odds to build a thriving career in magic. If you’ve ever questioned whether you can turn your passion into a reality—this episode is for you!" In this electrifying episode of Inspiring Possibilities - The Courage to Jump In!!, I sit down with an extraordinary young entrepreneur, magician, and escape artist, Gabriella. At just 21 years old, Gabriella has already built an impressive career—touring internationally, performing on some of the biggest stages in Las Vegas, and even appearing on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. She is a powerhouse performer and businesswoman who has been self-managing her career since childhood. Gabriella recently delivered a TEDx talk, The Magic of Pursuing Your Passion, where she shared how her craft has been her anchor through life's biggest challenges. In this conversation, she pulls back the curtain on her journey, from learning magic as a child to overcoming adversity and boldly chasing her dreams. We discuss the power of resilience, the courage to be different, and how staying in the "play zone" fuels creativity and success. This episode is packed with inspiration, stories of daring escapes (literally!), and lessons on how to manifest dreams into reality. If you’ve ever doubted whether you can build a life around your passion—this conversation will ignite something in you! In This Episode, We Talk About: How Gabriella got started in magic and the moment she knew she wanted to make it her life’s work The challenges she faced breaking into a male-dominated industry Overcoming setbacks, including a carpal tunnel diagnosis that nearly ended her career Her journey to TEDx and the courage it took to share her personal story on stage The power of visualization, manifestation, and setting audacious goals Managing herself as a business and balancing performance with entrepreneurship What she would tell her 12-year-old self and the importance of celebrating small wins Gabriella’s Manifestation Story:From writing a bucket list at 10 years old to achieving every dream she set—Gabriella shares how visualizing success has helped her manifest major milestones, including a feature in The New York Times the day after she wrote it on her list! Where to Find Gabriella:✨ Instagram: @GabriellaMagic✨ YouTube: Gabriella’s Channel✨ TEDx Talk: The Magic of Pursuing Your Passion https://youtu.be/QlE3yJw2G0c?si=cEBOIAKwhAWW73ra Don’t Forget to Subscribe & Share!If you loved this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and share it with someone who needs a little extra courage to jump in! And be sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode of Inspiring Possibilities - The Courage to Jump In!!. #CourageToJumpIn #MagicOfPursuingPassion #GabriellaMagic #Manifestation #InspiringPossibilities

High performance isn’t just about talent—it’s about sustainability. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend Tara McNeil, a renowned sports physiologist and high-performance strategist, who works with top athletes to help them reach the podium. But this conversation goes far beyond sports—it’s about what it really takes to perform at your best in any field—without burning out along the way. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, CEO, leader, or athlete, the pressures of success can come at a cost. Too many high achievers are walking away before they reach their full potential—not because they aren’t capable, but because they’re mentally and physically exhausted. From elite sports to corporate boardrooms, we break down the hidden struggles of high performance, the science of stress, and how we can create a culture where success is truly sustainable—without sacrificing health, joy, or longevity. 🔹 Why athletes, entrepreneurs, and leaders are burning out faster than ever 🔹 The psychological & physiological toll of high performance 🔹 Why perfectionism is holding you back from real success 🔹 How to build resilience & peak performance—without losing yourself 🔹 The shifts we MUST make in leadership, sport, and business to prevent burnout 🔥 If you’re chasing success but feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck—this conversation is for you.

In this exciting and inspiring first episode of Inspiring Possibilities: The Courage to Jump In, host Michelle Cameron Coulter welcomes Canadian Hall of Fame soccer athlete, TV broadcaster, and visionary entrepreneur Helen Stoumbos. Helen shares her incredible journey—from scoring Canada’s first-ever FIFA World Cup goal to building a successful career in sports media and launching The Good Games, Canada’s biggest festival of sport. This episode is packed with stories of resilience, reinvention, and following your passion. Helen opens up about overcoming self-doubt, dealing with career-ending injuries, and navigating life’s unexpected turns. She also shares insights on the power of mindset, the importance of community, and why sport has the ability to bring people together at any stage of life. If you’ve ever struggled with confidence, wondered how to pivot after a setback, or needed a reminder to just jump in and go for it—this episode is for you!

In this heartfelt pre-launch episode of Inspiring Possibilities: The Courage to Jump In, Michelle Cameron Coulter shares the personal journey behind relaunching the podcast—honoring her mom’s legacy of courage, resilience, and the power of embracing imperfection

Fabulous conversation and thought-provoking ideas to courageously step into our best selves. "Surround yourself with people who lift us up..." Mandy Balak is the Founder and CEO of The Ace Class, a Canadian media and events company rooted in its mission to change the way women connect with other women. In a world full of curated images, a growing amount of time spent on social media comparing ourselves to others, and a lack of valuable face-to-face connection, Mandy created The Ace Class to allow women the space to experience vulnerable and real conversations, to build community and to get the support they need to grow and thrive. ACE is an acronym for activate, cultivate and empower. These principles guide the movement in its mission of activating meaningful conversation, cultivating community and connection and encouraging women to empower one another to lead their best lives. Recognizing the need to expand this movement beyond her own backyard, Mandy has launched The Ace Class in six major Canadian cities – Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Toronto. Grateful to have Mandy as a guest on our Inspiring Possibilities Summit... here is what she shared with us on the live summit. THANK YOU, Mandy!!

The Power of giving!... Cynthia Kersey is President of Unstoppable Enterprises, Inc. and the Chief Humanitarian Officer of the Unstoppable Foundation whose mission is to ensure that every child on the planet receives access to the life-long gift of education. A leader in the transformational industry, Cynthia has penned two bestselling books, “Unstoppable” and “Unstoppable Women”, a collection of powerful stories and strategies from people who through perseverance and consistent action turned obstacles into personal triumph. These books have motivated countless readers with over 500,000 copies sold worldwide in 17 languages. Cynthia is an inspiring speaker, entrepreneur, national columnist and contributing editor to Success Magazine, and was a featured guest on the Oprah Winfrey Show when Oprah launched the Angel Network. Cynthia is a member of the Transformational Leadership Council —an organization made up of internationally known thought leaders and educators including founder Jack Canfield, creator of the mega best-selling “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series. As an organization, they impact millions of people worldwide and through a rigid vetting process awarded the Unstoppable Foundation as their designated humanitarian organization to support in 2012. Cynthia’s passion is showing how each of us can solve the world’s most seemingly impossible challenges through simple individual actions. Grateful to have Cynthia as a guest on our Inspiring Possibilities Summit... here is what she shared with us on the live summit. THANK YOU, Cynthia!!

Such a gift to have KAIYA as one of our special guests on the very first Live Inspiring Possibilities summit. Total Goosbumps! The Incredible talent, heart and insights from this Amazing young lady, at the ripe age of just turning 14!! WOW - you will be blown away! Ladies and Gentlemen KAIYA! With a deeply soulful voice and wisdom far beyond her years, KAIYA is an emerging pop singer, songwriter based in Calgary, Alberta.Her music has been described as a beacon of light containing an undeniable message of empowerment, positivity, and hope. KAIYA is an actively philanthropic artist who regularly performs in support of charitable causes. At only 14 years old, she has already performed for thousands of people at over 40 high profile events. In the words of her producers, " Standing for something and reflecting it in your actions aren't always aligned. In KAIYA, however, there is a perfect synergy between belief and action. She is the perfect antidote to a world where young people are typically burdened with far too much for their age. In this atmosphere of unrealistic expectations and pressure to conform and a lack of genuine connection, KAIYA'S music seems to ease the burden of youths as a transition into young adults." KAIYA'S performance highlights include opening for JUNO award winning Country Music Artist, Brett Kissel at the 2018 and 2019 #OMGP, for Paul Brandt's 2018 Prairie Rowdy Concert, for 2018 and 2019 #BrettBrettxmas, and being the headlining event at Hayley Wickenheiser's Wickfest 2019 in Calgary and Wickfest 2020 in BC. In 2019 KAIYA was honoured with the Women of Inspiration Youth Excellence Award for her music and philanthropy. On December 7, KAIYA released her first original single called SPEAK OUT. Upon hearing her song, Brett Kissel said "I am so excited for KAIYA to take on the world's stage. When I first heard SPEAK OUT I thought I was listening to a 25 year old artist who has already won two Grammys. KAIYA is honoured to be a part of the Inspiring Possibilities Series, as she counts Michelle Cameron Coulter as one of her inspirations.

Dr. Steve Taubman is a bestselling author and world-class speaker who has dedicated his life to showing people how to thrive through their challenges. He's written extensively on the application of contemplative practices in stressful situations and has spoken worldwide on mindset mastery for goal-oriented and helping professionals. Having endured crippling anxiety and low self esteem early in life, Dr. Taubman made it his mission to understand the nature of happiness and the remedy for emotional turmoil. His search led him to neurology, holistic health, mindfulness, positive psychology, and hypnosis. Each of these disciplines is represented in Dr. Taubman's system for living a balanced life, free of neurosis and rich in accomplishment. Dr. Taubman's works include his bestselling book, UnHypnosis, his sales mastery program, The Magic of Inner Selling, his online productivity masterpiece, Procrastination Annihilation, and his latest book on thriving through stress on life's battlefields, Bulletproof. He's also written hundreds of articles for major publications and has produced specialized hypnotic programs for business professionals to remove mental barriers to success. Dr Taubman continues to enrich his understanding of the science of happiness and its impact on achievement. When not writing or speaking, Dr. Taubman enjoys spending time with his dog, Woody, in and around his home on the beautiful Burlington, Vermont waterfront.

Such a gift to have my inspiring friend and Founder of Lead to Impact Nadene Joy join us. Nadene is an accomplished Global Mindset Strategist and Life/Business and Leadership Coach who focuses on helping business professionals, leaders and influencers that are stuck. Nadene Joy is a Certified CMHA Psychological Health and Safety Trainer, NLP Practitioner, John Maxwell Leadership Trainer, and author of “Uncover Your Purpose: Heal and Share Your Gifts With the World.” She worked as a professional Exploration Geologist in a top executive position for several years in corporate before beginning her journey as CEO of her own global consulting practice. She currently sits on various prominent Boards as Director and is an advocate for mental health, empowering women, leaders, children, Coaching Suicide Awareness and the minority and vulnerable members of society and our world. Nadene Joy has also been featured on several media outlets including CBS, Fox, NBC, iheartradio, Global News Morning, The Globe and Mail, and CBC and she has had the privilege of working directly with several top prominent leaders of our time. Nadene Joy is also the Chair/Founder of the Global Lead 2 Impact Summit and CEO and Co-Founder of Working Wellness. She is a proud mother of 4 children and is extremely passionate about being an impactful leader who transforms lives and makes a positive difference in the world through sharing her wisdom, God-given gifts, and serving others with kindness in all she encounters. Grateful to have Nadene as a guest on our Inspiring Possibilities Summit... here is what she shared with us on the live summit. THANK YOU, Nadene!!

So much fun spending time with fellow Olympian, Crazy Canuck and Leader Extraordinaire Vince Poscente! Despite any challenges they face, Vince Poscente helps business leaders with massive breakthroughs. His, “Do what the competition is not willing to do,” approach to obstacles and resilience has been used by Fortune 500 companies around the globe. As a New York Times bestselling author of nine books and in-demand, corporate presenter, he’s an Olympian and Hall of Fame Speaker in both Canada and the USA. Vince has led expeditions to summit and name Himalayan mountains after everyday heroes while Meetings & Conventions identified Vince as "Meeting Planners' Favorite Speaker." His Full Speed Ahead and Setback to Breakthrough virtual or conference keynotes are delivered with energy, humour and practical takeaways. Grateful to have Vince as a guest on our Inspiring Possibilities Summit... here is what he shared with us on the live summit. THANK YOU, Vince!!

So excited to have Gail Watson - president and founder of Women Speakers Association (WSA), the go to place for innovative leaders, change agents, and women with a message. And CONGRATULATIONS celebrating WSA's 10-year anniversary!! Under Gail's leadership, WSA is the #1 visibility platform for women to get seen, booked, and paid AND be part of a global network reaching women in 120 countries. Whatever her "stage", be it a classroom, boardroom or floor of the UN, Gail is dedicated to empowering women to authentically express themselves, build a thriving, prosperous business and transform the lives of their clients, companies, communities and the world. Grateful to have Gail as a guest on our Inspiring Possibilities Summit... here is what she shared with us on the live summit. THANK YOU, Gail!!

Dr. Karen MacNeill has the unique experience of having both competed and consulted on the World Stage. She is a performance consultant, psychologist, speaker and advisor with over 20 years of experience, having worked with athletes competing at the last 4 Olympic Winter Games, and competed herself at the international level for over a decade. Most recently, she was the Lead Mental Performance Consultant for the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Korea and will perform the same role in the 2021 Olympics in Japan. Dr. Karen joined us on our very first Inspiring Possibilities Summit... on this podcast you will hear her story and the gems she shared with us on the Live event including tools she not only uses with high perfomance and Olympic athletes to Fourtune 500 companies- they are ones we can all use everyday!! THANK YOU, Karen!! Karen takes lessons learned from elite sport and applies them to her work with leadership teams and organizations. Karen is a performance consultant and strategic advisor, helping leadership teams and organizations perform under pressure, foster resilience in the face challenges and build high-performance team culture and has fulfilled contracts with multiple fortune 500 companies. She is also a founding partner with headversity, a mental wellness tech company that built a platform designed to measure, track and train resilience in the workplace.

What a thrill to have Debra Poneman share her story and incredible life lessons from being literally one of the first women to really step in BIG into the world of Inspiration and Leadership over 40 years ago!! Priceless!!! I was honoured to have Debra join us on our Very first Inspiring Possibilities Summit... on this podcast you will hear the gems she shared with us on the Live event. THANK YOU, Debra!! For over four decades, Debra Poneman, bestselling author and founder of Yes to Success Seminars, has shared her system, now used by tens of thousands around the world, to live lives of not only success and abundance but true happiness and deep inner fulfilment. Known as the mentor to the mentors, Debra’s students have used her formula to become mega-successful entrepreneurs, renowned transformational leaders, NY Times bestselling authors, millionaires, billionaires—even household names. Yet Debra feels her greatest accomplishment is not only that she has helped so many live their dreams but that they can now look in the mirror and truly love the person they see.

Maja Kazazic - Shares her unfathomable story of survival of the Genocide and her incredible journey of thriving and inspiring beyond! Maja was a special guest on our Inspiring Possibilities Summit... here is what she shared with us on the live event. THANK YOU, Maja! An internationally recognized motivational speaker and author originally from Mostar in former Yugoslavia. During the Bosnian genocide, she and five friends were caught in an RPG explosion. Maja was severely wounded, and all of her friends were killed on impact. Maja was later evacuated to the United States for extensive medical treatment. She re-learned to walk, attended college, and, in 2006, founded a successful web development company. Today she lives in Florida with her family, including her service dog, Rosie, and is an active kayaker, tennis player, and golfer.