Bold Kelly Rose Lamb

People are rarely willing to talk about death. It is a topic that goes largely ignored in our day-to-day lives.

On this show, Catie discusses her recent cancer diagnosis and all of the shifting perspectives that come along with that. She speaks specifically about the balance between grief and gratitude. Catie shares her experience of shifting her focus to her needs and asking for help, and the vulnerability that comes with it. Together we explore the conversation of having a support system and being able to express both hopeful and difficult emotions. Catie emphasizes the need for curiosity and self-reflection in navigating the challenges of illness and mortality. She encourages others to be gentle with themselves as they embrace the complexity of their feelings. The conversation highlights the power of open and honest communication in building meaningful connections and finding strength in vulnerability.

Catie is a recent graduate from the University of British Columbia. She graduated from the School of Nursing. Although she is a nurse, she is an artist first. There was a time when you would have seen her on stage, as she loves acting. Catie is an Enneagram 4 wing 5. She is a profound listener, an intentional question-asker and a deep thinker. She cares so deeply about others and is always out to understand. Catie has mastered the art of curiosity!

Takeaways


Being bold means being transparent, living your truth, and leaning into fear.
Nursing is a demanding profession that requires both academic knowledge and the ability to connect with patients on a deep level.
Facing a cancer diagnosis brings a shift in perspective and a heightened awareness of the balance between grief and gratitude.
Having conversations about death and mortality is important, even though it can be uncomfortable.
Acknowledging and asking for help is a vulnerable but necessary step in taking care of oneself. Having a support system is crucial when living with a cancer diagnosis.
It is important to be able to express both hopeful and difficult emotions.
Curiosity and self-reflection can help navigate the challenges of illness and mortality.
Being gentle with oneself and embracing the complexity of feelings is essential.
Open and honest communication builds meaningful connections and fosters strength in vulnerability.

Laurel Brown, the owner of LB Media, shares her journey as an entrepreneur and web developer. She discusses her failed business attempt and how it led her to start LB Media. Laurel also talks about her initial dream of becoming a social worker and how she embraced life’s plan B. She shares her experiences of loneliness and the challenges as a woman web developer in a male-dominated industry.

Laurel discusses the importance of marketing and the need to stay up-to-date with technological changes. She also emphasizes the significance of balancing work and family life and making a commitment to health and well-being. In this conversation, Laurel Brown discusses the importance of embracing growth and change in the tech industry.

Laurel believes that embracing technology is crucial to avoid being left behind. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the meaning of boldness and the importance of not giving up.

Takeaways


Embracing life’s plan B can lead to unexpected opportunities and success.
Having a supportive partner and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs can make a significant difference in the entrepreneurial journey.
Mental health challenges, such as anxiety, can be managed with proper support and treatment.
Balancing work and family life requires prioritization and making time for self-care.
Staying up-to-date with technological changes is crucial for success in the web development industry. Embracing growth and change is essential in the tech industry to avoid being left behind.
Technology should be embraced rather than resisted, as it can enhance human capabilities.
Boldness is not giving up and not being afraid of failure.
Boldness can be seen in everyday actions and decisions to keep moving forward.

Chapters

00:00Introduction and Background

00:27Starting LB Media

03:28Failed Business Attempt

06:44Dreams of Becoming a Social Worker

08:40Embracing Plan B

11:22Loneliness in Entrepreneurship

16:57Challenges as a Woman Web Developer

19:03Challenges in Marketing

21:02Leaning into the Entrepreneur Lifestyle

23:53Dealing with Risk and Self-Doubt

27:41Managing Anxiety and Mental Health

31:53Balancing Work and Family Life

39:38Commitment to Health and Well-being

40:20Embracing Technological Changes

44:17Embracing Growth and Change

45:36The Meaning of Bold

In this conversation, Kate discusses the background and mission of her startup LOBA, Kate's journey that led her to start the company, and the influence of her background in branding and advertising. Kate discusses the transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, the meaning of wellness and personal practices, and the importance of reframing self-care. Kate shares her insights on the wellness space, strategies for taking risks, and her decision-making process. Kate discusses the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs, particularly in accessing capital. She highlights the disparity in funding for women-owned businesses and the need for more women decision-makers in the investment space. She also shares insights into the gender bias in investor questions and the importance of changing the status quo. Additionally, she talks about balancing work and family life and the impact of motherhood on her ability to be present. The conversation concludes with Kate's definition of boldness.

As Christmas approaches, I thought it would be a fun time to talk about clutter. After all, tis the season of gift-giving.

Now a little disclaimer, this show is NOT me hating on gift-giving… I love presents. It is also not about advocating for minimalism. Kim Kardashian has that on lock.

This conversation is about the physical, digital, and emotional clutter we collect. Barbara Hemphill, a guest from North Carolina, talks about her passion for helping people find their vision and decluttering their environment and emotions. It is not for the sake of decluttering, but to create room to pursue their goals. So as you head into the holiday season… may this show inspire you to declutter in preparation for the New Year.

Aaniya Asrani (b. 1992) is an interdisciplinary artist, graphic designer, and visual storyteller from Bangalore, India. Her practice spans a range of mediums and investigates social, political, and cultural systems in order to critique and question existing injustices. The work she undertakes has the ultimate goal of facilitating empathy across diverse communities and systemic disparities to catalyze small actions of change.



This podcast interview with Aaniya explores various topics, including her art practice, approach to empathy, and perspective on boldness. Aaniya is a talented artist who creates experiences for others to enter into. She is focused on building community, facilitating empathy and promoting creativity. Two of her pieces are Listening Vessels and A Strong Women, which we discuss on this show. For creatives, this is a really great conversation about the expression and practice of art!

The conversation with Jenn Wint starts with a robust conversation about the best cookie in Vancouver. Yes, we are both cookie monsters.

The conversation touches on various topics, including the challenges of motherhood, the importance of storytelling, imposter syndrome and the power of speaking one's truth.

It emphasizes the need to support and uplift one another, and the impact of the stories we tell ourselves. Jenn discusses her experience as a mother and the balancing act of work and family.

Overall, the conversation highlights the value of vulnerability, community, and self-acceptance.



Jenn Wint is a writer, public relations specialist, and founder of WINT Communications. She is passionate about sharing stories that connect people, communities, and brands. Jenn is the author of ‘Josie’s Busy Calendar,’ a self-care story for kids and a contributor to MomBabes: A Motherhood Anthology. She lives in East Vancouver, Canada with her husband, son and daughter.