Your Next Best Move

Deanna Hope | Life and Leadership Coach
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The show where women come to feel seen, inspired, and supported. Whether you’re navigating the chaos of a career, raising kids, and chasing your personal dreams, or simply looking for advice and motivation, this podcast is your go-to resource. We dive into topics like balancing work and family, building a fulfilling career, prioritizing your wellness, and navigating personal growth. This is your space to explore what’s possible and take your next best step toward a life that feels authentic and aligned. Let’s figure it out together—thriving as your best self starts here.

  1. 167/The Duality of Motherhood: You Can Love It and Still Find It Hard

    4 DAYS AGO

    167/The Duality of Motherhood: You Can Love It and Still Find It Hard

    Motherhood is full of dualities — joy and exhaustion, love and frustration, excitement and fear. In this episode, I talk about what it means to hold both truths at once: to love being a mom and still admit that some parts just aren’t your favorite. I share how I’m navigating this season — from pregnancy that feels both beautiful and hard, to motherhood moments I adore (like caring for my son) and others that simply don’t light me up (like endless tractor play). It’s about choosing our mindset, giving ourselves permission to feel it all, and leaning into the good without denying the hard. If you’ve ever felt torn between gratitude and struggle, this one’s for you. xo Deanna Motherhood, My Way⁠ - My Mothertelling Mainstage Story - May 5, 2025 Connect with Deanna: W: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deannahope.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deanna_hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Next Best Move Podcast⁠

    14 min
  2. 166/The Power of Telling Your Story

    7 OCT

    166/The Power of Telling Your Story

    Storytelling is one of the most powerful tools we have for connection and healing. In this episode of Your Next Best Move, I’m reflecting on three stories I’ve shared this year that have shaped me as a mom, woman, and storyteller — speaking on the Mothertelling mainstage, writing about my experience with burnout in the Mothertelling book, and sharing my son Eddie’s birth story on stage for the first time. Each story taught me something about vulnerability, courage, and the power of speaking our truth. Whether you’re navigating motherhood, burnout, or your own season of growth, this episode is a reminder that your story matters — and that sharing it might be the next best move you make. Motherhood, My Way - My Mothertelling Mainstage Story - May 5, 2025 What the Pregnancy Books Don't Tell You - Reclaiming Birth Conference - September 19, 2025 Connect with Deanna: W: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deannahope.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deanna_hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Next Best Move Podcast⁠

    16 min
  3. 165/This Wasn’t the Year I Planned — But Here’s What Is Working

    5 AUG

    165/This Wasn’t the Year I Planned — But Here’s What Is Working

    This year hasn’t gone the way I thought it would. I’ve walked through a miscarriage, taken our house off the market, and found myself grieving plans that didn’t unfold. But even in the middle of all that, some things are working — I got a promotion, my marriage has grown stronger, and I’m learning to shift my focus from what’s not working to what is. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been reframing a hard year and reminding myself (and you) that growth doesn’t always look like we imagined. If you’re in a season that feels heavy or uncertain, I hope this helps you find clarity, compassion, and your next best move. Connect with Deanna: W: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deannahope.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deanna_hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Next Best Move Podcast⁠

    10 min
  4. 164/Navigating Life's In-Between Seasons

    29 JUL

    164/Navigating Life's In-Between Seasons

    In this episode, I open up about navigating life's in-between seasons. Reflecting on my personal journey through loss and anticipation, I share insights on balancing ambition with patience. Discover how I embrace uncertainty, honor my dual desires, and make my next best move today. Whether you're waiting for a new chapter or striving for personal growth, I offer encouragement and a reminder that you're not alone. Tune in and find strength in the waiting.  Connect with Deanna: W: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deannahope.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deanna_hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Next Best Move Podcast⁠

    9 min
  5. 163/From Donuts to Digital: How Vanessa Cato Reinvented Her Career (More Than Once)

    15 JUL

    163/From Donuts to Digital: How Vanessa Cato Reinvented Her Career (More Than Once)

    What do you do when life throws a curveball—and your business goes viral overnight? In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur Vanessa Cato to explore her journey through multiple career pivots, from the baking world to running a thriving online business. Vanessa opens up about the whirlwind success of her donut bouquet, the growing pains of working with family, and why her newest venture, True Assist, is rooted in a desire for more balance and intentional living. We talk about the not-so-glamorous parts of entrepreneurship—like burnout, self-promotion struggles, and learning to set boundaries—and how taking small, brave steps can lead to something truly meaningful. If you’ve ever felt like you needed permission to change paths or redefine success, this one’s for you. Connect with Vanessa on Instagram and Tiktok: @vannycatt and @eurodesserts Connect with Deanna: W: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deannahope.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deanna_hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Next Best Move Podcast⁠ Takeaways Vanessa Cato is an entrepreneur who has pivoted her career multiple times.She started in the baking industry but transitioned to online business during COVID-19.The donut bouquet went viral, leading to significant business growth.COVID-19 forced her to adapt and invest in an online store.Working with family can be challenging but also rewarding.True Assist was born from a desire for better work-life balance.Self-promotion is a struggle for many, including Vanessa.Setting boundaries is crucial to avoid burnout.Hustle culture can be detrimental to mental health.Taking small steps can lead to significant changes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Vanessa Cato 02:45 The Journey of Entrepreneurship 05:21 Going Viral: The Donut Bouquet Story 08:14 Navigating Challenges During COVID-19 10:55 The Shift to Online Business 13:25 Family Dynamics in Business 16:06 Transitioning to True Assist 18:28 Overcoming Self-Doubt in Business 20:53 Work-Life Balance and Burnout 23:28 Advice for Career Pivots 26:19 Looking Ahead: Future Aspirations

    26 min
  6. 162/Trust Yourself Again: Reconnect with Your Intuition and Inner Voice

    22 APR

    162/Trust Yourself Again: Reconnect with Your Intuition and Inner Voice

    Feeling pulled in every direction and unsure what decision to make next? In this episode, we dive into what it really means to trust yourself again. Whether you're navigating motherhood, career changes, or personal growth, your intuition is a powerful guide. I share personal stories and reflections to help you reconnect with your inner voice and make choices that feel aligned—not just productive. If you're a working mom or busy woman ready to stop second-guessing and start leading from within, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about tuning out the noise, finding clarity, and making empowered decisions in every season of life. Connect with Deanna: W: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deannahope.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deanna_hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Next Best Move Podcast⁠ Takeaways Trust your intuition; it's always available to you.Create white space in your schedule for reflection.It's okay to say no to commitments that don't serve you.Change takes time and patience; be gentle with yourself.Following your gut leads to a more fulfilling life.You have permission to pivot and change your path.

    14 min
  7. 161/Too Many Yeses, Not Enough You

    8 APR

    161/Too Many Yeses, Not Enough You

    Saying yes to everything might feel productive, but it often leads to burnout, overwhelm, and misalignment. In this episode, I explore the power of saying no, recognizing your capacity, and prioritizing what truly matters in your life. I’ll share my own experiences with burnout, the struggle of balancing ambition with well-being, and why not every opportunity is the right fit—no matter how exciting it seems. Tune in to learn how self-care, boundaries, and alignment can help you make decisions that serve you, not just your to-do list. Rooting for you always! Deanna Connect with Deanna: W: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deannahope.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deanna_hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Next Best Move Podcast⁠ Episode Takeaways It's essential to find time for yourself amidst the chaos of parenting.Saying no can be a powerful act of self-care.The universe often tests our alignment with our true selves.Recognizing your limits is crucial for personal growth.Not every opportunity is the right one at the right time.It's okay to prioritize your family and well-being over ambitions.Aligning with your true self can lead to better opportunities.Embracing change can open new doors in your life.You don't have to do it all; focus on what matters most.Finding alignment brings a sense of peace and fulfillment. Chapters 00:00 Finding Time for Yourself 02:56 The Power of Saying No 05:53 Recognizing Your Capacity 08:46 Aligning Opportunities with Your Life 12:07 Shifting Focus and Identity 14:57 Embracing Alignment in Life

    15 min
  8. 160/The Pep Talk You Need When Life Gets Messy

    4 APR

    160/The Pep Talk You Need When Life Gets Messy

    We often think of personal growth as a straight path—set goals, take action, see results. But real growth? It’s anything but linear. In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story (spoiler: it involves a broken van window and a whole lot of unexpected stress) and diving into how we can navigate life’s twists and turns with resilience. If you’ve ever felt like you’re taking two steps forward and one step back, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about embracing the messy middle, recognizing small mindset shifts, and choosing how we respond when life throws curveballs. Because growth isn’t about avoiding challenges—it’s about learning through them. 💛 xo Deanna Connect with Deanna: W: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.deannahope.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠deanna_hope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FB: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Your Next Best Move Podcast⁠ Episode Takeaways: Nonlinear growth is often overlooked in personal development.Acknowledging small shifts in mindset is crucial for growth.Life's challenges can lead to unexpected blessings.Resilience is built through navigating life's ups and downs.Stress management is a key component of personal growth.It's important to reflect on how we handle difficult situations.Life is a mix of highs and lows, and that's what makes it rich.You have the power to choose your reactions to challenges.Embracing the full human experience includes all emotions.

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The show where women come to feel seen, inspired, and supported. Whether you’re navigating the chaos of a career, raising kids, and chasing your personal dreams, or simply looking for advice and motivation, this podcast is your go-to resource. We dive into topics like balancing work and family, building a fulfilling career, prioritizing your wellness, and navigating personal growth. This is your space to explore what’s possible and take your next best step toward a life that feels authentic and aligned. Let’s figure it out together—thriving as your best self starts here.

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  • Creator
    Deanna Hope | Life and Leadership Coach
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    168
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Deanna Hope | Life and Leadership Coach
  • Show Website
    Your Next Best Move