Marina is Seasoned coach, thought leader and author with over 20 years of experience, known for unraveling the complexities of personal and professional relationships with a refreshing touch of light-heartedness and straight-talking simplicity.

Born on Valentine’s Day, she has always been connected to creating love. Marina is the author of ‘Men Need Love TOO’, a guide to love women better and the founder of the Lazaris method: intense subconscious reprogramming!

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Marina about:

• Love
• Relationships
• Marriage
• The Law of attraction
• The energy of the universe and more.
• Gratitude
• Self-love and more.

Visit Marina on her website or on IG.

Ashley was born and raised in Victoria, BC before spending her highschool years in Kelowna. After graduation, Ashley pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. As an entrepreneur at heart, Ashley later founded two micro-businesses; one in tech and one in baby goods manufacturing before launching her widely successful, award-winning animation studio, Yeti Farm Creative.

As a prominent figure in Kelowna’s tech industry, Ashley is well-known for her dedication to job creation, economic diversification, supporting women in tech and entrepreneurship, technological innovation, and expanding post-secondary education, particularly in the Okanagan region.

Ashley is a champion and innovator of new ideas to reduce bureaucratic red tape, enhance business support, and promote economic diversification while bridging gaps between sectors. Ashley finds joy in connecting individuals across industries, facilitating collaborations and linkages among industry, technology and innovation. Additionally, Ashley’s contributions to the educational development Advisory Boards of both the Okanagan College and the Center for Arts and Technology Okanagan have shaped world-class programs, resulting in hundreds of graduates with relevant and contemporary diplomas.

Ashley's extensive experience in directly affecting policy change and advancing prosperity for the region is unmatched as she represents her constituents in the B.C. Legislature. Ashley works tirelessly pursuing her passion to serve with dedication and relentless passion, always keeping her door open to listen to stories and ideas. Ashley envisions a future with swift implementation of necessary changes to address the community's and province's most pressing needs.

Outside of her professional endeavors, Ashley enjoys the offerings of the Okanagan lifestyle with her husband and two children. She is also an active contributor to community organizations such as the Big White Ski Club, 100 Women Who Care, OKGN WMAN, Empower Women Canada, and The Women's Enterprise Center. Ashley has served as a mentor for many businesses and continues to keep her finger on the pulse in the community.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Ashley about:

• Politics
• Running as an independent
• Government policies
• Entrepreneurship
• Taxes on businesses
• What to look for in candidates
• The upcoming election
• Why it’s important to look at all parties
• Who’s paying for it all
• And more!

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Jay is a world renowned 2 time TEDx USA public speaker, trainer, coach, author and behavioral scientist, and the CEO & CO Founder of Behavioral Elements.Jay has established himself as a premier expert in behavior and as a culture change speaker. His TEDx talk on difficult people quickly reached 4 million views, opening opportunities to work with Fortune 100 companies, professional athletes, governments, nonprofits, and international organizations alike. He has given keynotes and workshops in more than 30 countries across 4 continents, transforming perspectives and behaviors globally. He is a Forbes Business contributor, award-winning trainer, and accomplished organizational change-maker.

Francesca Amante is a public speaker, resilience coach, author, podcast host, real estate project developer, and CEO and founder of Amante Company and Amante Talks Conferences. She is a certified behavioral elements guide and the 2024 National Vice President of JCI Canada, serving as the National Legal Council. Recently, she published her children’s book, 'After Loss Came You; serving as a tool for families navigating life after loss. Despite being only 30 years old, Francesca is an old soul with a deep commitment to leaving the world better than she found it. Her new upcoming book, 'Lead with Grit', promises to inspire a significant shift in leadership strategies. It will guide CEOs, leaders, as well as large & small-scale teams toward fostering resilience and cultivating a business culture that aligns with their values—one that they can sustain, rather than one they grow to resent. Francesca believes that true leadership begins with grit, and this book will be a vital resource for those committed to leading with both strength and empathy.

In this episode we get into it about:

-Behavioral elements

-Personalities

-Organizational culture

-Leadership skills and more.

Learn more about Behavioral Elements here.