Money isn’t just dollars in the bank—it’s stored choices. In this episode we take a rick and honest look into Jen Thaker's model of the world. From illness to freedom, and living a Big Beautiful Life every day. Jen shares her experience with designing a life that reflects her priorities, focusing on the power of gratitude, and why freedom starts with knowing what you truly value.

Jen Thaker is a top-ranked Professional Financial Advisor and the founder of Thaker Financial Inc., where she helps professionals and business owners create financial plans that reflect their values, priorities, and dreams. With a background in psychology and a holistic approach rooted in her Big Beautiful Life philosophy—gratitude, time in nature, inner work, self-love, and community.

Jen believes money is freedom to choose, and planning should support the life you actually want to live. She’s also the creator of the Thaker Financial Women’s Network, a growing community for women in business to connect, support each other, and grow together. Jen is currently writing her first book, The Big Beautiful Life, to inspire others to build lives of purpose, freedom, and joy—on their own terms.

Connect with Jen:
Website: www.thakerfinancial.com
Instagram: @thakerfinancial
Email: jennifer@thakerfinancial.com
Book a Discovery Call: https://www.thakerfinancial.com/contact

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What if laughter could do more than just lighten the mood—what if it could actually help you grow? In this episode, we dive into podcast guest Marla Simlett's model of the world and explore how intentional humour can be a powerful tool for breaking down defensiveness, shifting perspective, and creating meaningful connection. From navigating tough conversations to transforming limiting mindsets, discover how laughter opens the door to personal and professional success.

Marla Simlett is a therapist, a professional speaker, and a self-declared Laughter Intelligence Facilitator.

She has had a long and varied career – starting out as a preschool teacher, child and youth care worker, going back to school at 30 to become a registered clinical counsellor and EAP program manager, and then moving into the world of corporate HR as a senior advisor and then manager focused on HR policy and program development.

And with all that under her belt, now, in what she likes to call her Act Three, she’s finally bringing together her lifelong passions – personal growth and laughter – some might say an unlikely combination. She’s here today to tell us about her mission to help people harness the power of laughter to be better and do better.

https://www.simlettcounselling.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simlett-counselling/

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What if your symptoms weren’t the problem—but a clue? In this episode, we explore how deep healing happens when we stop fixing and start listening. Through improv, embodiment, and a root-cause approach, we uncover how creative expression can gently reveal what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Dr. Larissa van As is a naturopathic doctor, kinesiologist & wellness educator who blends science with soul. She’s known for her root-cause approach to chronic pain, gut health, and hormones—going deeper than symptoms to create lasting change. Her mission is to weave together systems of healing that bridge physiology with intuition to create a new paradigm of care.

www.NaturallyLarissa.com

IG: @NaturallyLarissa

www.RootedWisdom.ca

IG: WiseandRooted

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What if one moment could change your whole life? In this episode, Gregory Ould—founder of Blanket BC—shares how a single moment of empathy sparked a mission that’s spread over 750,000 blankets and a whole lot of love. Expect laughter, heart, and a powerful reminder of what it looks like to model leading with heart and taking action on your purpose.

Gregory Ould is a passionate humanitarian, proud father, and founder of Blanket BC Society, a nonprofit that has distributed over 750,000 blankets and winter essentials to those in need.

Known for his unwavering dedication, Greg’s journey began with a single act of kindness and has grown into a province-wide movement of compassion.

When he’s not helping others, Greg dreams of retiring in Japan with his wife and daughter to run a cozy bed-and-breakfast that blends Canadiana charm with Japanese tradition. His motto? Lead with heart, live with purpose.

You can connect with and donate to Blanket BC below:

Instagram: @blanket_bc_society

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blanketbcsociety

https://www.blanketbc.org/

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You can't think your way out of overthinking. But you can model your way into success. Join Jessica and fellow hypnotist Cyndi Tryon as they share their experience in the art of modelling behavior—from shifting identity to stepping into new energy and using self-hypnosis to rehearse success. What if it really is possible to feel confident, creative, and resourceful on command?

Cyndi Tryon is a Consulting Hypnotist, NLP Practitioner, who believes success isn’t just about hard work—it’s about working with your mind, not against it. With a passion for understanding how people think and what drives lasting change, Cyndi helps individuals break free from mental roadblocks and step into their full potential using hypnosis and NLP.

After not being able to sleep on a work trip to Bali, Cyndi came across hypnosis. For years she had only been able to average between 2 to 4 hours of sleep a night using hypnosis overcoming a challenge, discovering hypnosis she needed to learn more about this. Discovering Hypnosis Training Canada Cyndi became dedicated to helping others reprogram their subconscious patterns for success. Whether coaching clients through major life transitions, guiding them in weight loss and self-confidence, or teaching the power of language and the mind, Cyndi makes transformation simple, accessible, and life changing.

When not working with clients, you’ll find Cyndi playing with her eight grandbabies, in her garden, walking or playing with her chickens.

For more from Cyndi you can find her at Kahshe Hypnosis

Kahshehypnosis.com

Instagram: @Kahshehypnosis

Connect with her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyndi.tryon

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How do you stay true to yourself while navigating big changes? What does it take to truly start over from scratch? That is exactly what this week's guest Martina Biljan did when she came to Canada in 2016. We explore how to trust yourself during times of change, build inner confidence, and embrace new opportunities with clarity and courage.

Martina spent most of her life in Croatia, with some time in New York and Italy, but her journey took a significant turn when she moved to Vancouver in 2016—with just a suitcase and a backpack. Surprisingly, her choice of city was influenced by Wreck Beach.

Arriving without connections or job prospects, she quickly found work as a daily porter at the Sheraton Wall Centre. Starting from scratch, she embraced the challenges of immigration, where skills and experience often take a backseat to immediate survival. Her dedication to excellence, even in cleaning, was noticed early on—though she had no idea it would lead her to start her own cleaning company, CleanCa, four years later.

Beyond entrepreneurship, Martina is an aspiring actress with theatre and screen experience and is training in the Lessac holistic approach to body, voice, and movement. She’s also deeply involved in BNI, where she helps others grow their businesses while expanding her own, currently serving as a chapter consultant for two BNI BC chapters.

You can find CleanCa Cleaning Services here: https://cleancaservices.com/

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Success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter. In this episode, we explore how building the right systems can create both freedom and impact. My guest, Peter Lambert, shares how he scaled his businesses by shifting from hustle to strategy, using automation without losing the human touch, and creating a structure that actually fuels creativity and growth.

We get into his model of the world he lives in where there is no such thing as failure, only feedback. We explore how he views the key phases of business growth—and why each one requires a different mindset. He even shares a wild story about skunks, Craigslist, and a very unexpected romantic twist

If you’re looking for ways to streamline your work, buy back your time, and still make a meaningful impact, this episode is for you.

Peter is a serial entrepreneur and currently owner or partner in three Vancouver-based businesses. He loves to talk about personal productivity, work-life balance, technology supporting business systems, and ethics in business.

Check out his two publicly launched businesses at westsidegutters.com and vancouverhedgetrimming.com!

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Ever feel like you're living life from the neck up? Stuck in your head, disconnected from your body, and wondering why you're gaining wait, sticking with habits that ruin your health or letting stress is ruling your life (and maybe even your love life)?

In this episode, I chat with Ashley Rose, an applied sexologist and couples counselor, about how stress, sexuality, and self-trust are all deeply intertwined. We explore why so many of us struggle to embrace our full selves and how to shift from overthinking to embodied living.

Ashley Rose is an Applied Sexologist and couples counsellor working out of a clinic called Empower Health in Vancouver, BC.

She works with all genders in a trauma-informed, anti-oppression framework with a mix of bodywork, coaching, somatic work & breathwork.

You can connect with Ashley at www.ashleyelisabethrose.ca

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