The EmpowerElle Podcast

Veronique Normandeau
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Welcome to EmpowerElle, the podcast for ambitious women who are ready to rise above overwhelm and embrace their full potential. If you often find yourself balancing the demands of your career, personal life, and everything in between, you’re not alone. In each episode, you’ll hear inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical strategies designed to help you cultivate unshakeable confidence, develop a resilient mindset, lead with authenticity and power, live an integrated life, and maximize your productivity. Whether you’re striving for career growth, looking to find balance, or navigating the pressures of being a seasoned leader, this space is for you. EmpowerElle is here to guide you on your journey to becoming a more powerful, confident, and resilient version of yourself. It’s time to lead with power and live with wellness.

  1. 13h ago

    71. Stop Believing Everything You Think

    What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances, your abilities, or your lack of time… but the story you've been telling yourself? We all have beliefs about who we are, what we're good at, and what we're capable of. And sometimes, we've repeated those stories so many times that we forget to question whether they're even true. Maybe you've convinced yourself you're not confident, you're terrible at setting boundaries, or you're just someone who can't stay consistent. But what if those aren't facts? What if they're simply stories you've gotten used to believing? We're talking about how our inner narratives shape our decisions, confidence, and the opportunities we pursue. More importantly, we're exploring how to challenge the beliefs that keep us stuck and start creating a new story that actually supports the woman we're becoming. Because just because you've always believed something about yourself doesn't mean you have to keep believing it. Your past can explain your patterns without having to dictate your future. If this resonates, I'd love to hear what story you're ready to rewrite. Send me a DM on Instagram! And if you're ready to stop feeling constantly overwhelmed, grab my free resource, The Overwhelm Reset, at www.empowerelle.ca. To learn more about EmpowerElle, visit: www.empowerelle.ca Follow on Instagram @empower_elle

  2. Oct 27

    70. Janette Spiezio: The Power of One Small Change

    What if the best way to build trust isn’t to sell more - but to actually tell people when they don’t need to buy something? Janette Spiezio has built Sustainable Haus around that idea. After a 30-year corporate career, Janette created a business rooted in sustainability, education, and an “anti-sales” approach that puts trust before transactions. And she’s proving that you don’t have to sacrifice your values to build something successful. We talk about why consumers are craving more trust and connection, what her corporate career taught her about business and empathy, choosing your values even when there’s money on the table, and why meaningful change doesn’t have to happen all at once. We also get into sustainability in a way that feels a lot less overwhelming - because you don’t need to replace everything in your house tomorrow or suddenly do everything perfectly. One small change can lead to another, influence the people around you, and eventually create a much bigger impact. This conversation is such a good reminder that whether we’re talking about business, leadership, sustainability, or life, you don’t have to be perfect to make a difference. You just have to be willing to start. Connect with Janette and Sustainable Haus: Instagram: @sustainablehaus Website: www.sustainablehaus.com To learn more about EmpowerElle, visit: www.empowerelle.ca Follow on Instagram @empower_elle

  3. Oct 20

    69. Are You Resting or Just Escaping Your Life?

    Have you ever spent an entire weekend doing absolutely nothing, only to wake up Monday morning feeling just as exhausted as you did on Friday? Here's the thing: just because you're taking a break doesn't mean you're actually recharging. Sometimes what we call rest is really just escaping. Scrolling endlessly, binge-watching Netflix, or distracting ourselves from everything we don't want to think about. And while there's nothing wrong with switching off sometimes, there's a big difference between escaping your life and giving yourself what you actually need. In this episode, we're talking about why high-achieving women often struggle to truly disconnect, how to recognize when you're escaping instead of recharging, and what it really takes to restore your energy. Because maybe the solution isn't another vacation, a longer weekend, or a better self-care routine. Maybe it's taking a closer look at what you're constantly trying to recover from. You deserve more than a life you need to escape from every Friday. You deserve success that feels good while you're living it. If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a DM on Instagram @empower_elle and tell me what helps you truly recharge. And if you're ready to get out of the constant cycle of overwhelm, grab my free guide, The Overwhelm Reset, at www.empowerelle.ca. It includes five simple shifts to help you feel back in control of your time and energy. To learn more about EmpowerElle, visit: www.empowerelle.ca Follow on Instagram @empower_elle

  4. Oct 13

    68. Gratitude Doesn’t Mean Pretending Everything Is Fine

    Gratitude can completely change the way you experience your life - but not when you’re using it to convince yourself that everything is fine when it isn’t. Around Thanksgiving, we hear a lot about being thankful, counting our blessings, and focusing on the positive. And while there’s real power in noticing what’s good, gratitude doesn’t mean ignoring what’s hard. You can be grateful for your career and still want something to change. You can love your family and still feel exhausted. You can appreciate your life and still have bigger dreams for it. Two things can be true at the same time. We’re talking about finding gratitude your brain and body can actually believe, why the extraordinary things we once wanted eventually start to feel ordinary, and how simply changing what you notice can shift your perspective on your entire life. Because maybe the question isn’t just, “What am I grateful for?” Maybe it’s: What have I stopped noticing? DM me on Instagram at @empower_elle and tell me one thing you’re genuinely grateful for right now - or something you realized you’ve stopped appreciating because it became normal. And if life has been feeling a little more overwhelming lately, head to empowerelle.ca and grab my free Overwhelm Reset, with five easy shifts to help you move from overwhelmed to feeling back in control. To learn more about EmpowerElle, visit: www.empowerelle.ca Follow on Instagram @empower_elle

  5. Oct 6

    67. Stop Multitasking: It’s Not Making You More Productive

    Think you’re getting more done by answering emails during meetings, checking notifications while working, and constantly jumping between tasks? You might actually be making everything take longer. Multitasking can feel productive because you’re always doing something - but most of the time, your brain is really just switching rapidly between tasks. And all that switching comes with a cost: less focus, more mental exhaustion, and that frustrating feeling of being busy all day without accomplishing what actually mattered. We’re talking about why multitasking isn’t the productivity hack we’ve made it out to be, how constant availability is affecting our ability to focus, and simple ways to work differently - including task batching, focus windows, and protecting your attention like the valuable resource it is. If this episode hits home, DM me on Instagram at @empower_elle and tell me where multitasking shows up most in your life. I’d love to hear what you’re struggling with. And if you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and pulled in too many directions, grab my free Overwhelm Reset at empowerelle.ca. It includes five easy shifts to help you move from overwhelmed to feeling back in control. Want more support creating structure around your time and energy? Overwhelmed to Organized is designed to help you do exactly that. You can find all the details and register at empowerelle.ca, or send me a DM and we can chat. To learn more about EmpowerElle, visit: www.empowerelle.ca Follow on Instagram @empower_elle

  6. Sep 29

    66. You’re Allowed to Be Unavailable

    You don’t need to be completely exhausted before you’re allowed to protect your time. And you definitely don’t need an apology paragraph explaining why you’re not available. So many ambitious women aren’t struggling with time management because they need a better planner or productivity system. The problem is that every time someone asks for a piece of their time, they immediately start figuring out how to make it work. Could I squeeze it in? Could I move something? Could I work later? But the better question isn’t “Could I?” It’s “Should I?” We’re talking about protecting your time before you hit burnout, treating commitments to yourself with the same respect you give everyone else’s, leaving margin in your calendar, and learning to say no without feeling like you need to prove that your reason is good enough. Because an empty hour on your calendar doesn’t automatically mean you have capacity. And being capable of carrying more doesn’t mean you should. Your time, energy, priorities, rest and goals deserve protection too - and you don’t need to apologize for that. To learn more about EmpowerElle, visit: www.empowerelle.ca Follow on Instagram @empower_elle

  7. Sep 22

    65. Josee Cormier: What If the Goal Is Just to Love Your Life?

    What happens when the success you’ve spent years chasing doesn’t feel like enough anymore? I sat down with Josée Cormier for a fun, honest conversation about redefining success, choosing joy, and building a life you actually love living. We talk about her evolution from Your Way Weight Loss to Your Way Living, healing her relationship with diet culture, and realizing that her worth was never tied to how much she achieved. Josée also shares how accepting that we only get one life changed the way she thinks about her time, relationships, work, and priorities. We get into finding movement that feels like fun instead of punishment, remembering who you are outside of the roles you play, and why we need to stop waiting for someday to do the things that make us feel alive. This conversation is a reminder to make the plans, follow what lights you up, and stop saving your life for later. Follow Josée on Instagram: @josee_ywwl To learn more about EmpowerElle, visit: www.empowerelle.ca Follow on Instagram @empower_elle

  8. Sep 15

    64. If Your Team Needs You for Everything, There’s a Problem

    You got promoted because you were good at getting things done. You knew the answers. You solved problems. You were the person people could count on. But leadership changes the job. When someone comes to you with a problem, giving them the answer might feel like the fastest solution - but if you’re always the one solving, deciding, fixing and stepping in, your team never gets the chance to build those skills themselves. And eventually, you end up with a team that needs you for everything… while you wonder why no one takes initiative. This conversation is about making the shift from giving answers to developing people. We’re talking about the subtle ways micromanagement can show up, why high achievers are especially prone to it, how to coach your team through problems instead of immediately solving them, and why allowing people to do things differently - or even make reasonable mistakes - is part of building a stronger team. Because your job as a leader isn’t to create five versions of yourself. It’s to build people who can think, problem-solve and make decisions without needing you in the middle of everything. The goal isn’t to be needed more. It’s to build a team that became stronger because of the way you led them. To learn more about EmpowerElle, visit: www.empowerelle.ca Follow on Instagram @empower_elle

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Welcome to EmpowerElle, the podcast for ambitious women who are ready to rise above overwhelm and embrace their full potential. If you often find yourself balancing the demands of your career, personal life, and everything in between, you’re not alone. In each episode, you’ll hear inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical strategies designed to help you cultivate unshakeable confidence, develop a resilient mindset, lead with authenticity and power, live an integrated life, and maximize your productivity. Whether you’re striving for career growth, looking to find balance, or navigating the pressures of being a seasoned leader, this space is for you. EmpowerElle is here to guide you on your journey to becoming a more powerful, confident, and resilient version of yourself. It’s time to lead with power and live with wellness.

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  • Creator
    Veronique Normandeau
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
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