On the surface, entrepreneurship is a glamorous thing. To the untrained eye, it’s an endeavour that gives absolute independence and freedom. Surprisingly though, it’s not all it’s cut out to be. Today, Dawn speaks with a fellow entrepreneur and a powerhouse in her own right - Ally Stone. Ally and Dawn are here to debunk myths and bring light to the misconceptions about entrepreneurialism. Yet all the same, they look back on this crazy path they’ve been on with utmost gratitude. After all, being entrepreneurs helped forge them into the people they are today.

Kat Halushka lived the days of her youth in Russia yet eventually found her way to Canada. On paper, the concept of immigration is nothing out of the ordinary. However, immigrants like Kat encounter uphill battles in a new world that’s completely unique to them. In today's compelling episode, we have the privilege of hearing from Kat as she candidly recounts the challenges of assimilating into a vastly different culture. She eloquently expresses her deep appreciation for the heartfelt embrace and support extended to her by a warm and inclusive community.

Ron Sutherland is a financial coach and has always been a stickler for preparedness in his line of work and beyond. He has dealt with countless clients and helped them plan when it comes to their money, especially for the unknown time that lies ahead - retirement. Today's episode of The Taylor Way Talks will tackle this time of one's life with hard questions and sobering realizations. Some dread it, some are excited for it yet at the end of the day, we all have to face it and it's better to plan.

Melanie Verstraete is a woman who’s endured her fair share of hurdles in life, namely involving important relationships. Toxicity always seemed to follow her, whether it was the unfortunate string of stepdads or the unsafe living conditions with her ex-husbands. Until one day, she put her foot down and determined that she was the common denominator in all her misery. With that in mind came the start of her journey of self-discovery and self-fulfillment. By putting herself first, she has become a better person and started attracting better people, too. On today’s episode of Taylor Way Talks, we get to know Melanie’s story and how she overcame all of her challenges to rise above as a woman unashamed of who she is. Content Warning: Buckle up, there may be some bad words in this episode.

Don Gleason is a man who knows a thing or two about career changes. He has worked with military personnel and aided them in finding careers in post-military life. As he has witnessed and experienced firsthand, he knows that these transition periods aren't a walk in the park. As part of this episode, he discusses what makes career changes so challenging and what we can do to make the process easier.

We've decided to do something a little different this year: take the summer off! As a team, we feel it's important to take a collective break. We can't wait to have you back with us in September, so make the most of your summer. We hope it's magical and amazing for you. If you're interested in getting updates on what's happening behind the scenes, visit TheTaylorWay.ca and sign up for our newsletter, or follow us on social media. We'll be returning on September 9th with a discussion on why career changes are so challenging. Have an amazing summer, you guys. Always in your corner, Dawn

Barb Higgins is a woman who has gone through many experiences in life. Yet the entire time, it's always felt like the world was against her. At every turn, she has been called out, sneered at and judged. It seems like the most "criminal" thing she's done in recent memory is to have a baby at 57 years old. Yet, this hasn't deterred her in the slightest. Today on The Taylor Way Talks, we sit down with Barb, a woman who's always marched to the beat of her own drum and someone who encourages others to do the same.

Jackie Roby is a woman who has blazed her own trail and achieved many things in her life. However, she is not immune to the uncomfortable and unfortunate situations that plague the workplace or the family dinner table. The lingering trauma from these experiences has festered into doubt. Today, she unashamedly shares her story of how she was able to turn things around and overcome it. Doubt is a killer, and today, Jackie and Dawn discuss how to navigate around it and eventually slay it before it slays you.

Nick Klingensmith is a man with an inspirational story. He is someone who's always found himself on the throes of misfortune. One look at his life and you would think "unlucky" is an understatement. He has lived with diabetes, had multiple bouts of cancer, suffered an accident that left him with herniated discs, and lost many of his closest friends as well as his beloved pets. Yet despite all of this, he stands before us today ever persevering. He has chosen to not let these tragedies define him. Today on The Taylor Way Talks, we'll get to know Nick and his mentality against victimhood and how he was able to move forward despite all that’s tried to weigh him down in life. We are so much more than the things that happen to us.

Caleb Nelson is a man who in one way or another, has always been exposed to cults. Whether it be the church he grew up in or the fitness group he joined, it's always seemed to follow him wherever he'd go. Today on The Taylor Way Talks, he takes these experiences along with Dawn's fascination with cults and brings forth an engaging and hard-hitting conversation about the danger that cults present even as they keep their true nature under wraps.

Dr. Jody Carrington has seen the scene play out many times in her sit-downs with her clients. They all seek to be happy. After all, who wouldn’t want that for their own lives? However, many people interpret happiness as the only good emotion a person should ever experience. Dr. Jody and Dawn both believe that life is more than just happiness, and it’s the experience of other emotions that make our humanity whole. In today’s episode, they dissect what it truly means to be happy and what difference it has over being satisfied, fulfilled and complete.

Jo Peters is a woman who wears many hats. She is a coach, speaker, author and TV show host. But most importantly, she is proudly a woman. In all her years of existence and with all the years of experience she's had, she knows that societal expectations are through the roof for her and her fellow women. The game may be rigged but Jo is here to prove that women can make their own rules and forge their path to success. In this episode of The Taylor Way Talks, Dawn discusses with Jo the freedom one can achieve by knowing when enough is enough.

Dawn Taylor has kicked all sorts of ass in her lifetime. She’s beaten death and helped clients all over the world make improvements in their lives in different, meaningful ways. However, this doesn’t mean she’s invincible. She still very much has her own fears, ones that she’s struggled with almost daily. On today’s episode, we are joined by Dawn’s right-hand woman, Jenny Ryce, as the two reminisce about their amazing vacation together. More than just a vacation though for this was where Dawn learned to face her fears and conquer them. Content Warning: Dawn drops an F-bomb and a few other colourful words 🙂

As a father to three kids and a youth coach, Andrew Hovelson takes lifting up the next generation seriously. However, as he’s begun to notice in life, modern-day marvels like technology, social media and current-day philosophy and life lessons seem to be messing up our kids. In this episode, Andrew tells us how he believes we should support today’s youth and give them both the practical skills and the mental fortitude they need to push forward in life.

Dawn Taylor hosts renowned Canadian painter Giselle Denis on the podcast. They explore Giselle’s career as an artist and how her passion for art combined with hard work and will power gave her the necessary drive to succeed through years of struggle to gain recognition.

For our episode today, we will be talking to Tess Jewell-Larsen. Tess is a woman who was raised with the philosophy of getting as many things done as quickly as possible and “sleeping when you’re dead”. While this is a mentality that would undoubtedly help with productivity, it can also lead to burnout. She shares with us how she ended up on the path to mindfulness and is here to spread the idea that rest does not make us weak, but it’s what we need to make ourselves even stronger.

Today on Taylor Way Talks, we get to speak to Paul Young. While the world knows him as the author of the groundbreaking best-seller The Shack, today he gets to talk to us as an MK - missionary kid - born from having a third culture, as well as a man of God who tries his best to make sense of the world. Paul believes that the love of God can come even from one’s darkest moments and in the most thorough processes of deconstruction and today, he gamely shares his revelations with all of us.

Our guest today, Doina Oncel, hasn't lived an easy life. Yet despite all the challenges she has faced from youth to adulthood, she has risen above it all to become a true inspiration. She shares the ups and downs that she’s experienced in life and how it’s helped her in the line of work she does. As she reveals her life story, we’re made aware that the concept of homelessness can affect just about anyone and that we should never stop being grateful for the blessings we receive. Most importantly, she and Dawn come from a place of compassion and encouragement, mutually agreeing that the hand we must always extend to the less fortunate is that of a helping hand.

2024 is here and it’s now time to close the book on 2023. However, sometimes it can be really overwhelming to start a whole new year. What should we expect? And where do we even start? On this episode of Taylor Way Talks, Dawn shares some practical advice you can apply to your goals, relationships and professional life so that you can make sure your best foot’s always forward for the new year and beyond.

From the outside looking in, Scientology is quite mysterious. It can’t help but pique any outsider’s interest in this mysterious phenomenon. Is it really as bad as the media says it is? For Katherine Spallino, an ex-Scientologist who was indoctrinated into the religion upon birth, the answer is a resounding yes. In this episode, Katherine shares with us what it was really like growing up in the world of Scientology, and how fortunate she is to have escaped, now living a life where she is able to make choices for herself and can truly be free.