The Lesley Hawkins Podcast

Lesley Hawkins
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Anchored by the question, "What’s one pivotal moment in your life?",  Lesley hosts candid, personal conversations that reveal the turning points that shape who we are. With her signature empathy, wit, and warmth, Lesley creates space for guests to open up, sparking insights that challenge assumptions, stir reflection, and ignite growth. Each episode blends honest stories, surprising insights, and moments of laughter, leaving listeners feeling inspired, seen, and more deeply connected to the human experience.

  1. 3D AGO

    Jordie Dunlop - A Near-Death Experience That Brought Values in Focus

    Sometimes life doesn’t whisper that something needs to change, it stops you cold.  Our guest was returning from a routine business trip when everything unraveled. What started as feeling unwell quickly became a hospital visit, a scary diagnosis, and emergency surgery.   Three weeks in the ICU. Three months of recovery at home. During that stillness, everything came into focus. What matters. What doesn’t.  This episode is about the kind of wake-up call that no one asks for, but how choosing to live by your values can become a compass for every decision that follows. #pivotalmoment #sepsis #values Send us a text Lesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define who we become. Drawing on years of experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams, Lesley brings authenticity, curiousity, and heart to the conversation, as each interaction is an opportunity to define what truly matters. One question. One turning point. One powerful story. To learn more about Lesley: www.lesleyhawkins.ca / www.marsley.ca @the_lesley_hawkins_podcast The Lesley Hawkins Podcast is a Marsley Canada production.

    48 min

  2. JAN 12

    Tara Talbot - A Five-Year Rollercoaster

    Life-altering change doesn’t always come in a single pivotal moment. For our guest, it was a long five-year period that changed everything. It began with the end of a marriage. Then came a parent’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and the long, emotional journey of caregiving.  In the midst of it all, she sensed something wasn’t right with her own health, and by advocating for answers, discovered a rare form of breast cancer. Not long after, her father passed away, a loss that took a deep physical, mental, and emotional toll. Then, during a quiet moment at the family cottage, her body sent another signal. A strange sensation, a feeling that couldn’t be ignored. What she thought was a panic attack turned out to be SCAD, a rare type of heart attack. This is a story about listening to your body, about the power of community, and finding unexpected gifts in life’s hardest pivots. #alzheimers #breastcancer #heartattack #loss #community #selfadvocacy Send us a text Lesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define who we become. Drawing on years of experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams, Lesley brings authenticity, curiousity, and heart to the conversation, as each interaction is an opportunity to define what truly matters. One question. One turning point. One powerful story. To learn more about Lesley: www.lesleyhawkins.ca / www.marsley.ca @the_lesley_hawkins_podcast The Lesley Hawkins Podcast is a Marsley Canada production.

    47 min

  3. JAN 5

    Jennifer Hawkins - The power of fitness and mindset to survive Stage 3 colon cancer

    On the outside, she was doing everything right. A healthy lifestyle, fitness at the core of how she managed stress and showed up every day. Then her body started sending signals she couldn’t ignore. What began as stomach issues turned into a diagnosis of C-difficile, a highly contagious intestinal virus, and weeks spent in and out of the hospital, including Christmas Day. And then an alarming discovery: an 8 cm cancerous tumour in her colon. Everything moved fast after that. Immediate surgery and preventative chemotherapy. But through it all, her commitment to movement and mindset became her anchor. Walking up stairs, lifting light weights just days after returning home, focusing on what she could do instead of what she couldn’t. This is a story about the power of discipline, perspective, and a positive mindset, and how the habits we build before crisis can carry us through the hardest moments of our lives. Send us a text Lesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define who we become. Drawing on years of experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams, Lesley brings authenticity, curiousity, and heart to the conversation, as each interaction is an opportunity to define what truly matters. One question. One turning point. One powerful story. To learn more about Lesley: www.lesleyhawkins.ca / www.marsley.ca @the_lesley_hawkins_podcast The Lesley Hawkins Podcast is a Marsley Canada production.

    52 min

  4. 12/29/2025

    Lesley Hawkins - What Season One Taught Us

    As the year comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the conversations that shaped Season One of this podcast. These episodes were about the moments that change us, the questions that force clarity, and the courage to choose a different path. This season, you heard from athletes, founders, and leaders who shared what happens behind the scenes through loss, reinvention, and self-belief. Today is a moment to say thank you, highlight some of the standout moments from the season, and share the three biggest takeaways that kept showing up across every story. Send us a text Lesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define who we become. Drawing on years of experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams, Lesley brings authenticity, curiousity, and heart to the conversation, as each interaction is an opportunity to define what truly matters. One question. One turning point. One powerful story. To learn more about Lesley: www.lesleyhawkins.ca / www.marsley.ca @the_lesley_hawkins_podcast The Lesley Hawkins Podcast is a Marsley Canada production.

    22 min

  5. 12/22/2025

    Geoff Tait - "Better Hit Another": The Founders Mindset

    He built an apparel business from the ground up. The business was booming, new partners joined the venture, and success felt endless. He was on top of the world. Until the partnership collapsed. Everything fell apart and the business shut down.  But his story doesn’t end there.  He got back up and decided to start a business in an industry that was teeming with competition. But surrounded by a community that believed in him, he slowly took his small idea into a multi-million-dollar brand that’s now sold across Canada.  This episode is about determination, reinvention, and believing in yourself enough to risk it all. Send us a text Lesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define who we become. Drawing on years of experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams, Lesley brings authenticity, curiousity, and heart to the conversation, as each interaction is an opportunity to define what truly matters. One question. One turning point. One powerful story. To learn more about Lesley: www.lesleyhawkins.ca / www.marsley.ca @the_lesley_hawkins_podcast The Lesley Hawkins Podcast is a Marsley Canada production.

    40 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    Jocelyn Pepe - Recovering from a traumatic brain Injury

    Managing the emotional toll of a tough divorce with three young children, led today’s guest to turn to triathlons, to cope.  Then a horrific bicycle accident changed everything. A traumatic head injury forced her to stop, slow down, and focus on one thing at a time. Suddenly, every aspect of her life — raising her kids, managing her business, and simply moving through each day — became a challenge. She had to learn how to navigate the lasting effects of post-concussion symptoms while rediscovering her own limits. Out of that struggle, a new mission emerged: launching groundbreaking research into the female brain and concussions, turning personal trauma into a journey that could help countless others. This is a story about courage, perseverance, and the power of turning life’s hardest moments into purpose. Send us a text Lesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define who we become. Drawing on years of experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams, Lesley brings authenticity, curiousity, and heart to the conversation, as each interaction is an opportunity to define what truly matters. One question. One turning point. One powerful story. To learn more about Lesley: www.lesleyhawkins.ca / www.marsley.ca @the_lesley_hawkins_podcast The Lesley Hawkins Podcast is a Marsley Canada production.

    37 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    Rachel Mielke - Building a brand with purpose and impact.

    She built a jewelry brand from passion and purpose. But the business began to stall. Then a cancer diagnosis, followed quickly by the arrival of a global pandemic.  Everything changed. What began as a moment of crisis became a powerful reset. A chance to move closer to family, refocus on what truly mattered, and rebuild with intention. While others closed their doors, she doubled down. And in doing so, built more than a business.  She has created a movement: a values-driven brand empowering women and leaving a legacy. Send us a text Lesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define who we become. Drawing on years of experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams, Lesley brings authenticity, curiousity, and heart to the conversation, as each interaction is an opportunity to define what truly matters. One question. One turning point. One powerful story. To learn more about Lesley: www.lesleyhawkins.ca / www.marsley.ca @the_lesley_hawkins_podcast The Lesley Hawkins Podcast is a Marsley Canada production.

    37 min

  8. 12/01/2025

    Lisa De Nicola - Learning to trust your intuition

    You’re an entrepreneur dedicated to helping leaders on their professional journey.  You join a coaching group to sharpen your skills. At the same time, you are navigating the dating world, hoping to find a life partner. Then, within months of each other, your personal and professional worlds come crashing down. Betrayal of confidentiality. Emotional abuse.  You have to relearn how to trust your instincts, how to spot the red flags you once ignored.  And in that process, you uncover something deeper: the root cause of these struggles, reaching all the way back to childhood trauma. This is a story of discovery, healing, and the courage to transform struggle into strength. Send us a text Lesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define who we become. Drawing on years of experience leading, guiding, and mentoring teams, Lesley brings authenticity, curiousity, and heart to the conversation, as each interaction is an opportunity to define what truly matters. One question. One turning point. One powerful story. To learn more about Lesley: www.lesleyhawkins.ca / www.marsley.ca @the_lesley_hawkins_podcast The Lesley Hawkins Podcast is a Marsley Canada production.

    54 min
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Anchored by the question, "What’s one pivotal moment in your life?",  Lesley hosts candid, personal conversations that reveal the turning points that shape who we are. With her signature empathy, wit, and warmth, Lesley creates space for guests to open up, sparking insights that challenge assumptions, stir reflection, and ignite growth. Each episode blends honest stories, surprising insights, and moments of laughter, leaving listeners feeling inspired, seen, and more deeply connected to the human experience.

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  • Creator
    Lesley Hawkins
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Lesley Hawkins Podcast
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