What if the key to overcoming your biggest fears and stepping into your next level wasn’t about doing more—but about doing it anyway?

In this episode of WTF: Where’s the Fun?, we’re pulling back the curtain on one of our favourite mantras: “Do It Anyways.” It’s not just a saying for us—it’s a way of life.

We’re sharing how this mindset has helped us navigate fears of judgment, unexpected obstacles, and those moments when quitting felt easier.

We’re also taking you behind the scenes of our mini-fun experience—a one-day event that almost didn’t happen thanks to a snowstorm. (Spoiler: It ended up being one of the most magical days ever!) We talk about the power of staying aligned with your heart, even when external circumstances try to throw you off course.

In this episode, we explore:

✨ How we’ve turned fear of judgment into fuel for growth.

✨ The wild story of how a snowstorm taught us to let go of control and trust the process.

✨ Why showing up with your whole heart is the ultimate key to success.

✨ Practical tips for doing the scary thing—even when it doesn’t make sense.

If you’re feeling stuck or scared to take the leap, this episode is your reminder that you can do hard things and come out stronger on the other side.

HIGHLIGHTS:
0:37 - What does “Do It Anyways” mean?
1:26 - Inspired by a timeless message of perseverance
2:28 - Facing fears of judgment and self-doubt
4:28 - The snowstorm that changed everything
6:22 - How setbacks created new possibilities
7:21 - Lessons in leadership and creativity
8:16 - The freedom of showing up with your whole heart
9:29 - Overcoming the fear of failure and embarrassment
10:55 - Building momentum through aligned action
12:28 - Turning challenges into growth opportunities
13:13 - Final thoughts: Why you should “Do It Anyways”

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LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
• Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
• Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

FOLLOW US:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
• Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience

In this week’s episode of WTF: Where’s the FUN?, we’re joined by Dr. Dana Sinclair—a registered psychologist, performance expert, and author of Dialed In: Do Your Best When It Matters Most. Dana works with some of the world’s top athletes, from Olympians to teams in the NBA, NHL, MLB, and NFL. She’s also a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia, where she helps high performers thrive under pressure.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or performer looking to show up powerfully when it matters most, you’ll love Dana’s simple yet transformative approach to stay calm and perform when it matters most—no overthinking required.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why confidence is overrated (and what really makes a difference).
• How to stay calm and focused under pressure.
• The power of simplicity when it comes to peak performance.
• How to manage mental blocks in real-time.
• Inspiring stories from Olympic athletes who’ve turned nerves into gold.
• How Dana’s mindset methods transformed our own ability to lead, speak, and perform.

This episode is packed with actionable insights and practical tips you can apply right away, whether you’re stepping into a big moment or just navigating the pressures of everyday life.

HIGHLIGHTS:
0:00 - Introduction to Dana Sinclair
2:00 - Dr. Dana Sinclair’s journey to elite performance psychology
3:30 - Why performance skills apply to everyone
5:00 - Andrea and Mel’s first coaching session with Dr. Dana
6:50 - Tools to manage nerves and stay present
8:30 - “Shift when you drift”: Managing mental blocks
9:45 - High-pressure moments: Stories from Dr. Dana’s work
11:00 - The power of daydreaming for success
13:00 - Building your personal “Dana Plan”
14:50 - The role of preparation in peak performance
16:30 - Lessons from Dr. Dana’s book, Dailed In: Do Your Best When it Matters Most
19:00 - "Do the do": Adapting to life’s curveballs
21:00 - Drift, shift, and sticky note strategies
24:00 - Tackling stage nerves: Strategies that work
29:00 - Thriving in the pressure zone

RESOURCES:
Learn more about Dr. Dana Sinclair: https://www.drdanasinclair.com/

Order Dr. Dana’s Book Canada: https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Dialed-In/Dana-Sinclair/9781982181871

Order Dr. Dana’s Book USA: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Dialed-In/Dana-Sinclair/9781982181871

Follow Dr. Dana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdanasinclair/

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
• Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
• Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

FOLLOW US:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
• Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience

Is your environment a true reflection of your bold, limitless spirit—or does it feel more like a relic of your past self?

In this week’s episode of WTF Where’s the Fun?, we’re joined by Kate Rogers, a self-taught abstract artist on a mission to infuse colour, energy, and bold expression into the homes and lives of those craving an unordinary life. Kate believes that your environment is more than just a backdrop—it can be a powerful tool for creating a life full of curiosity, expression, and endless possibilities.

Here’s what we explore in this refreshing conversation:

✨ How your environment shapes your mindset, energy, and potential.

✨ Why intentional design can reconnect you with your truest self.

✨ Simple ways to infuse bold expression, colour, and creativity into your space.

✨ How to create an environment that feels alive—and aligned with the life you’re dreaming of.

If you’re ready to rethink how your space shapes your life and learn how to create an environment that truly reflects your bold, curious, and limitless spirit, this episode is for you!

HIGHLIGHTS:
0:00 - Intro: Is Your Environment Reflecting Who You Are?
2:00 - Meet Kate Rogers, a Self-Taught Abstract Artist on a Mission
5:15 - The Power of Environment: Physical and Energetic Spaces
8:30 - How Our Surroundings Shape Our Expression and Curiosity
12:00 - The Role of Colour and Energy in Creating Your Ideal Life
15:00 - How to Reconnect with Your True Essence Through Your Space
17:30 - Practical Tips for Redesigning Your Environment
20:00 - The Impact of Your Home on Your Creativity and Boldness
23:00 - How to Cultivate a Space That Sparks Joy and Possibility
26:00 - Creating a Life of Expression and Limitless Potential

RESOURCES:
Learn more about Kate: https://www.katerogerscreations.com/

FREE Untame Your Home Workbook: https://www.katerogerscreations.com/pages/untameyourhomeworkbook

Follow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katerogerscreations/

Follow Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katerogerscreations/

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
• Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
• Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

FOLLOW US:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
• Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience

Have you ever felt like success comes at the expense of joy?

It’s a story we hear all the time: the grind, the hustle, the never-ending to-do list. But what if you stopped to ask yourself a different question—“Where’s the fun in all of this?”

In this episode of WTF: Where’s the Fun, we’re flipping the script on how we approach success and breaking down why life and business are SO much better when you follow the FUN. We’re sharing how prioritizing joy isn’t just about feeling good—it’s about unlocking creativity, connection, and joy in every area of your life.

Here’s a sneak peek at what we’re diving into:

• How fun raises your energy and opens the door to endless opportunities.
• Why your version of fun is unique—and how to discover what truly lights you up.
• Simple strategies for making joy part of your everyday life (without adding more to your plate).
• How embracing fun fuels creativity, connection, and long-term success.

This episode isn’t about more “shoulds”—it’s about finding what makes YOU feel alive and bringing more of it into your day-to-day.

This isn’t about working harder, shoulds or adding more to your plate—it’s about embracing a new approach to life and business that leaves you feeling lighter, brighter, and more YOU.

If you’re ready to follow the FUN and see what’s possible, this conversation is for you.

It’s time to stop seeing fun as something you earn and start seeing it as the foundation for building a life and business you love.

Let’s see how fun it can get!

HIGHLIGHTS:
0:42 - Why fun is essential for life and business
1:27 - Misconceptions about fun: It’s not just a hobby
2:23 - Identifying your unique joy triggers
4:06 - How judgment holds us back from fun
5:09 - Tapping into your current season of life
6:19 - Curiosity as a gateway to joy
8:43 - Infusing fun into everyday routines
10:32 - Scheduling fun: The ultimate life hack
12:01 - The magnetic energy of fun
13:36 - Fun as a pathway to flow and creativity
15:14 - Lessons from unexpected adventures
17:54 - Baby steps to reconnect with joy
20:11 - Closing: What would make today more fun?

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
• Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
• Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

FOLLOW US:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
• Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience

What if the key to your next big leap isn’t another strategy but how you see yourself?

In this episode of WTF? Where’s the Fun?, we sit down with mindset and transformation coach Catherine Farquharson for a juicy conversation about identity shifts, self-image, and how to rewrite the internal programming that’s quietly shaping your results.

Catherine reveals how your self-image is the real driver behind your income, impact, and overall success. Too often, entrepreneurs focus on the external– impact, strategy, or business growth– without realizing that in order to expand, your self-image needs to evolve to match the next level. We dive into how rewiring your self-image can help you break through those income ceilings and amplify your impact on the world.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ Why your identity often lags behind when stepping into new roles—and how to bridge that gap.
✨The surprising connection between self-expression, impact and money (and how to align them in a heart-centred way).
✨ How to rewire subconscious beliefs so your big goals feel exciting and playful, not overwhelming.
✨ The truth about money paradigms and why your earning potential is truly limitless.
✨ The ripple effect of living unapologetically—and inspiring others to do the same.

This conversation will leave you with practical tools and a renewed sense of confidence to evolve your self-image and align your inner being with the success you know you’re capable of—and have fun doing it.

From navigating career transitions to rocking bold colours and driving dream cars, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired to show up as your truest self. Get ready to lead with even more authenticity, fun, and ease.

HIGHTLIGHTS:
0:00 - Meet Catherine Farquharson!
1:14 - Defining what Catherine does: Mindset & transformation
3:32 - Business as an extension of self-expression
5:56 - Finding belonging in new spaces
8:10 - The power of stepping into discomfort
11:06 - How travel and new experiences foster growth
15:00 - Navigating identity shifts after major life changes
17:46 - Money paradigms and subconscious programming
20:11 - Why limitless earning potential challenges beliefs
22:07 - Money, impact, and authentic desires
26:02 - The value of spaces that celebrate your full expression
28:34 - Expanding impact through authenticity

RESOURCES:
Learn more about Catherine: https://www.mindsetcoaching.ca/

Follow Catherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherine_farquharson/

Follow Catherine on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-farquharson-53934569/

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
• Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
• Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

FOLLOW US:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
• Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience

As the calendar year winds down, are you ready to end it on a high note—without the pressure of resolutions?

While the new energetic year doesn’t officially begin until Spring, this transition from 2024 to 2025 is the perfect time to go inward, reflect, celebrate, and set the tone for what’s ahead.

In this week’s episode of WTF: Where’s the FUN, we’re sharing:

✨ Our favourite New Year’s tradition: a cozy, low-key evening filled with delicious food, meaningful conversations, and heartfelt reflection.

✨ The 12-day “Epiphany” tradition—a reflective practice designed to help you connect inwardly with simple prompts.

✨ Why, as a high-achiever, you might overlook your progress—and how to reframe reflection to step into the new year with even more gratitude and excitement for what’s possible.

This isn’t about adding more to your to-do list; it’s about creating space for YOU.

If you’re ready to make the most of this powerful time, go inward, and start 2025 with more love, more clarity, and more gratitude, this episode is your guide to creating meaningful rituals that truly resonate.

Tune in, reflect, and step into the new year feeling aligned and energized!

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 00:35 Reflecting on the theme of the episode
• 01:10 Why this time of year is unique
• 01:57 Andrea and Mel’s low-key New Year tradition
• 02:35 Reflecting on wins and lessons of the year
• 03:30 Transitioning into possibilities for 2025
• 04:07 Introducing the 12-day “Epiphany” tradition
• 05:29 Reflection prompts for personal growth
• 06:22 Intentional choices for the year’s end
• 06:45 Why high-achievers overlook progress
• 09:14 Simple ways to create your own reflection ritual
• 09:44 Andrea and Mel’s New Year wish for you

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
• Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
• Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

FOLLOW US:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
• Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience

Can you believe we’re already approaching the end of 2024?

If you’re anything like us, this time of year brings a mix of emotions—gratitude for the wins, clarity from the lessons, and excitement for what’s next. But how often do we truly take the time to reflect, celebrate, and carry those insights forward with intention?

In this episode of WTF: Where’s the Fun?, Mel and I are hitting pause to do exactly that—celebrating the highs, learning from the lows, and sharing our biggest takeaways that are shaping how we step into 2025.

Here’s what we dive into:

🎉 The Highlights – From personal wins to major business milestones, we’re sharing the moments that made this year unforgettable.

💡 The Lessons – What worked, what didn’t, and the lessons that shifted everything for us—including how we’ve deepened our trust, intuition, and ability to co-create.

🔑 The Challenges – Reflections on how growth moments and mindset shifts helped us embody more ease, joy, and alignment in our life and business.

We’ll also share why reflecting on your year (instead of rushing into the next one) is a powerful way to build momentum and excitement for what’s ahead.

Why you’ll love this episode:

You’ll leave feeling inspired to pause, celebrate your own wins, and set the tone for a magical 2025. And maybe you’ll even share your highlights with us—we’re always here for a good celebration!

HIGHLIGHTS:
0:00 - Introduction: Reflecting on 2024
0:34 - Why Reflection Matters
0:58 - Andrea’s Highlight: Signing with Loud Management
2:41 - Mel’s Highlight: The Fun Experience Mastermind
4:09 - Biggest Takeaways from 2024
9:02 - Market Research: The Key to Success
12:29 - Lessons Learned in Business and Life
14:56 - Closing Reflection and Call to Action

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
• Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
• Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

FOLLOW US:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
• Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience

Be honest—does the idea of working out ever feel more like a punishment than a joy?

You’re not alone. So many of us have been conditioned to see movement as something we have to do, rather than something we get to do. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be that way.

What if working out wasn’t a chore but a chance to play? 🎉

This week on WTF: Where’s the FUN?, we’re thrilled to host Janet Omstead— board-certified health coach, behaviour change expert, and author of The Play Book: How to Get in the Habit of Good Health. Together, we’re talking about how reframing exercise as play can completely transform your health and happiness.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ Why so many of us lose our sense of fun as we grow older—and how to bring it back.
✨ How to create simple, playful habits that make movement easy and enjoyable.
✨ Practical tips like taking “play breaks” and finding micro-moments to move.
✨ The magic of RED January, a global movement helping you stay active, boost your mood, and feel connected this winter.

Janet’s insights will inspire you to reimagine movement as something energizing, easy, and FUN—no matter how busy life gets. Whether it’s dancing in the kitchen, playing with your kids, or finding moments of joy on a walk, you’ll leave ready to create playful habits that truly stick.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• 0:42 What Is Play?
• 1:31 Why Adults Stop Playing
• 2:11 Reframing Exercise as Play
• 3:17 “Look After Yourself” Philosophy
• 4:33 Busy Schedules and Finding Time to Play
• 7:00 The Power of Play Breaks
• 9:39 How Play Boosts Creativity and Energy
• 10:45 Physical, Mental, and Social Benefits of Play
• 17:39 Experimenting with Movement
• 20:09 Rediscovering Childhood Favourites
• 22:24 Building Playful Habits
• 24:33 Creating a Play Plan for 2025

RESOURCES:
Learn more about Janet: https://janetomstead.com

Free downloads from Janet’s Book - https://janetomstead.com/free-downloads/

Janet’s Free 7-Day Healthy Habits Course - https://janetomstead.com/free-7-day-healthy-habits-course/

Registration link for RED January - https://join.redjanuary.com/register/red-canada-25/registration-2025

Follow Janet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetomstead/

Follow Janet on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetomstead/

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

• Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
• Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
• Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
• Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

FOLLOW US:

• Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
• Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
• Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience