Between Us Karissa Schlaht & Sherise Schlaht

What. A. Conversation.
It seems fitting that a new moon on 1/11 brings forth Episode Twenty-Two with the brilliance and bravery of Roselle M. Gonsalves, Head of Inclusion & Reconciliation at ATB Financial, a public speaker, storyteller, connector, Top 40 Under 40 and author of 'The Ordinary Turned Precious'.
Roselle is a passionate, strategic leader and a connector of dots who exists in the “space between.” Curiosity is at the root of everything she does, intentionally engaging in elastic spaces where multiple truths can coexist.
 
This conversation is as juicy as it is deep:
Good girl, bad girl
Belonging
Coming home to ourselves
Relationships
Shame
Perfectionism
Pleasing
Curiosity
Joy
Integrating the parts of ourselves
The significance of our stories and the powerful act of storytelling.
 We cannot wait to hear what opens up for you after listening! This conversation will make you feel bigger inside.
Follow her on IG: @rmgonsalves
Buy her book: https://www.amazon.ca/Ordinary-Turned-Precious-Quest-Belonging/dp/1738091104/ref=asc_df_1738091104/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=341828294360&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9538616697906447044&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001299&hvtargid=pla-2266734990868&psc=1&mcid=dd2ee2a803863d09ace36064816b3026

In a weary world, Kimberly provides hope thoughout Episode Twenty-One that there is a way forward.

Kimberly Lyall is a speaker, masterful storyteller and luminous soul. After surviving a childhood of dysfunction and poverty, Kimberly became a highly respected community leader active in numerous organizations. She was named a CEO at the age of 26 years, but within 2 years one of her employees committed fraud and then died by suicide. While suffering from PTSD, Kimberly rebuilt the organization into a powerhouse, but was fired a few years later when she stood up to harassment.
When Kimberly’s husband died and she was navigating grief and her purpose, she realized the significant challenges for leaders of organizations. Her mission moving forward is to light up these leaders by reigniting their clarity, connection, and confidence! 
Kimberly is not Indigenous; however she has received several significant Indigenous honours that influence her life and work. Kimberly was given the Blackfoot blessing “On The Trail of the Buffalo”, which speaks to her purpose of sharing stories and life lessons to inspire others.
www.KimberlyLyall.com
Insta: @kimberlyinspires

After a six month sabbatical, WE ARE BACK with Episode Twenty. A new moon and the re-birth of Between Us.  
Catch up with Karissa’s fast talking/moving and Sherise’s self-torturous Masters journey. We dive right back into the deep, including a tricky in our sisterhood and a humbling conversation around land acknowledgments.

What phase of moon is your life in?  
Which one of us lost a tooth and which one of us has Aphantasia? What is Aphantasia?
What does living on the edge mean to you?

We hope this episode is a gentle reminder that life isn’t happening to you, it’s happening for you. The common denominator is always you. 
Want to stay connected with us between episodes? Us too. We are waiting for you, right here.
Karissa: LinkedIn Instagram
Sherise: LinkedIn Instagram

Episode Nineteen is a summer cocktail of depth and playful fun between sisters! Sherise shares her comedic experiences with matchmaking and stray rabbits. Karissa opens up about her workaholic tendencies and shares her journey without putting a red shiny bow on top. 
This episode explores:
- Does our podcast family need a name?
- What is your deepest longing?
- What does your wanting want?
- What comes after ambition? Did our drive go away or has it morphed into something new and better? 
- Do you feel like you belong?
Please know you belong here; you are home with us!

Episode Eighteen is a conversation brimming with wisdom, empowerment and unapologetic authenticity.
Stacey-Ann Sukharrie is employed in the Financial Services industry as a Senior Manager, she is the Director of Communications for Empowered in my Skin and a transformational leader in Business Banking. Growing up in Toronto, ON Canada as a transplant from Trinidad and Tobago, Stacey-Ann shares her journey of immigrating, intersectionality, healing and empowerment. She is passionate about writing, bringing Karissa to tears during the podcast recording as Stacey-Ann reads aloud her poem titled 'Ritualized Healing'. 
On the verge of turning 40, Stacey-Ann made the courageous and conscious effort to publish her writing, which is now proudly displayed in Solstice Literary Magazine and The Globe & Mail. Additional pieces will be published later this year.
Follow Stacey-Ann on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-ann-sukharrie-203516131 
The Globe and Mail
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/first-person/article-canada-is-my-home-but-so-is-trinidad-and-tobago/
Solstice Literary Magazine
https://www.solsticeliterarymagazine.com/poetry.html
 
 

Episode Seventeen, Socks with a Story, is sure to put a smile on your face and warm your heart to the core!
John and Mark X. Cronin are the father-son duo that created John’s Crazy Socks, a social enterprise with a mission to spread happiness. They bootstrapped their business into the world’s largest sock store with multi-million dollar sales across 88 nations.
John is not only a business owner, but he has Down syndrome. Every day, John and Mark show what people with differing abilities can do – more than half their colleagues have a differing ability. And they show their gratitude through their Giving Back program that has raised nearly $500,000 for their charity partners.  Most of all, they are spreading happiness one pair of socks at a time.
John and Mark have generously offered our pod listeners a 10% discount code, BETWEENUS22, to use at JohnsCrazySocks.com. Let's show them some sock love!