The Dare to Declare Podcast

Debbi Sluys
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We explore the enchanting world of giant manifestors, who have turned their visions and goals to the stuff of legends! Join Debbi Sluys and her enchanting guests, to sip on success stories and ponder the ever enticing question "Can we all manifest our dreams into reality? Or is it an urban fairytale?"

  1. 6d ago

    Autism in the Workplace | The Dare to Declare Podcast Ft. Karina Gaudier | Ep. 71

    What does it take to create a workplace where neurodivergent employees can truly thrive? In this episode of the Dare to Declare Podcast, Debbi speaks with Karina Gaudier, founder and CEO of Autism Workforce Solutions and author of A Practical Guide to Autism in the Workplace. Karina shares her journey from being a nonverbal autistic child to becoming an accomplished author, speaker, and advocate for neuro-inclusion. Together, they explore autism in the workplace, inclusive leadership, practical accommodations, and the devastating effects of workplace discrimination and autistic burnout. Karina also reveals how one supportive manager recognized her strengths and created an environment where she could excel. This powerful conversation challenges organizations to move beyond autism awareness and create practical, inclusive workplace structures that allow every employee to succeed. Learn more about Karina Gaudier and her work by visiting https://autismworkforcesolutions.com/ https://www.instagram.com/debbisluys/ https://debbisluys.com/

  2. Jul 27

    Breaking Free From Addiction & Toxic Love | The Dare to Declare Podcast | ft. Meg Pearson | Ep. 70

    What if the very thing you thought would destroy you turned out to be the wake-up call that saved your life?In this raw and honest conversation on The Dare to Declare Podcast, Debbi Sluys sits down with former television director turned breathwork facilitator and brand strategist Meg Pearson to talk about addiction, toxic relationships, grief, and reinvention. Meg opens up about twenty years of functional alcoholism hidden behind a thriving TV career, the abusive relationship that nearly broke her, and how her father's death became the catalyst for starting over, from yoga teacher training to building a new life in Costa Rica. She also shares how she now helps coaches and entrepreneurs step into visibility through breathwork, branding, and business strategy.Meg Pearson is a former live television director turned speaker, breathwork facilitator, and leadership and visibility coach. She spent over a decade directing live television for major Canadian networks including CTV, Citytv, and CBC before transitioning into wellness, where she has since built a career at the intersection of media, entrepreneurship, and personal transformation. She is the founder of Rebel Soul Media, a web design and branding company for purpose-driven entrepreneurs, and has guided thousands of people through breathwork since 2017.This episode is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is a version of us waiting on the other side.WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE LEARN MORE ABOUT MEG PEARSON HERE CONNECT WITH DEBBI INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK WEBSITE

  3. Jun 29

    Reinventing Yourself After 40 & Owning It | The Dare to Declare Podcast Ft. Rita Zietsma | Ep. 69

    What if reinventing yourself was never about starting over, but finally becoming who you were always meant to be? In this inspiring conversation on The Dare to Declare Podcast, Debbi Sluys sits down with award winning photographer and empowerment advocate Rita Zietsma to explore career reinvention, personal branding, self-worth, and what it truly means to be seen. Rita's journey is anything but linear, from high school teacher to graphic designer to 10 years running a full-time photography business, her life is a masterclass in following curiosity over convention. She shares how traveling to over 35 countries shaped her perspective, what it takes to build a brand that truly connects, and the deeply moving story behind her Beautiful Beyond 40 empowerment project, a celebration of women over 40 that leaves every participant saying the same thing: every woman needs to experience this. Rita Zietsma is an award winning Burlington-based photographer who helps entrepreneurs attract their ideal clients through compelling, empowering personal brand images. She has also created portraits for hundreds of people that have transformed the way they see themselves. This episode is a reminder that it is never too late to reinvent yourself and show up, fully and unapologetically, in front of the camera and in life. 🎥⁠ ⁠⁠Watch This Episode on YouTube⁠⁠⁠  👉 ⁠Learn More About Rita Zietsma Here⁠ ⁠ 💫 The Dare to Declare Vision Board Magazine & Online Course⁠  🩵Find Debbi on social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠

  4. Jun 9

    What Your Appearance Says About You Before You Speak | Dare to Declare Podcast | ft. Anna Pataman | Ep. 68

    What if your appearance is communicating more than you realize? In this fascinating conversation on the Dare to Declare Podcast, Debbi Sluys sits down with personal stylist, image consultant, and creator of the Beauty Codes Method, Anna Pataman, to explore how the way we show up visually impacts first impressions, confidence, relationships, and even business success. Born in Ukraine and influenced by generations of strong, accomplished women, Anna shares her journey of immigrating to Canada, navigating personal loss, rebuilding her life, and discovering the importance of staying true to herself. She opens up about a pivotal season in her marriage, a transformative 10-day silent meditation retreat, and the powerful lessons she learned about listening to her heart instead of outside expectations. Together, Debbi and Anna discuss the hidden messages behind colours, patterns, and personal style, and why confidence isn't about following trends but aligning your outer image with who you truly are. Whether you're building a business, navigating a life transition, or simply curious about what your appearance says before you speak, this episode will leave you thinking differently about the image you present to the world. 🎥⁠ ⁠⁠Watch This Episode on YouTube⁠⁠⁠  👉 ⁠Learn More About Anna Pataman Here⁠ ⁠ 💫 The Dare to Declare Vision Board Magazine & Online Course⁠  🩵Find Debbi on social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠

  5. May 25

    How To Trust Your Intuition Without Second Guessing | The Dare to Declare Podcast | Ft. Vanessa Ortali | Ep. 67

    What happens when you stop performing success…and start trusting yourself instead? In this powerful conversation on The Dare to Declare Podcast, Debbi Sluys sits down with speaker and mentor Vanessa Ortali to explore intuition, self-awareness, emotional healing, female friendships, motherhood, and the pressure high-performing women often place on themselves. Together, they unpack the difference between fear and intuition, why so many women second guess themselves, and how true alignment comes from within, not from constantly searching for external answers. Vanessa also shares the deeply personal experiences that shaped her perspective, including losing her mother at a young age, building a global women’s community by following a simple inner nudge, navigating an $80,000 business loss, and redefining success through motherhood and embodiment. Vanessa Ortali is a speaker and mentor who challenges the way high performers define success. She’s built a global community of over 140,000 women, created sold-out events and programs, and has been featured in Forbes and on television. She’s known for quickly identifying the gap between how someone is operating and what’s actually required to perform and lead at a higher level, helping people cut through the noise and make clearer, more aligned decisions. This episode is a reminder that the answers you’re searching for may already exist within you. 🎥⁠ ⁠⁠Watch This Episode on YouTube⁠⁠⁠  👉 ⁠Learn More About Vanessa Ortali Here⁠ ⁠ 💫 The Dare to Declare Vision Board Magazine & Online Course⁠  🩵Find Debbi on social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠

  6. May 11

    How to Know If You’ve Outgrown Your Life | The Dare to Declare Podcast ft Brenda Johnston | Ep. 66

    What if you’re not stuck…you’ve simply outgrown the life you built? In this episode of the Dare to Declare Podcast, Debbi Sluys sits down with subconscious strategist and energy mentor Brenda Johnson for a powerful conversation about why success can start to feel flat, and what it’s really trying to tell you. Brenda shares her journey from corporate success to inner misalignment, and how that led her to rebuild her life and business from the inside out using subconscious work, energy, and human design. But this conversation goes deeper than feeling stuck. Debbi and Brenda explore why high-achieving women hit invisible ceilings, how subconscious beliefs and nervous system patterns keep you plateaued, and what it really means to be leaking energy. They also dive into aligned messaging and why your energy is speaking long before you do. Because the truth is…you’re not broken and you're not stuck. You may have simply outgrown who you were. And when that happens, it’s not a sign to push harder. It’s an invitation to expand, realign, and declare what’s next. Sometimes the breakthrough isn’t about doing more, it’s about becoming someone new. 🎥⁠ ⁠⁠Watch This Episode on YouTube⁠⁠⁠  👉Connect with Brenda Johnston: Website Instagram Voice by Design Guide 4.5 min Daily energy management audio 💫 The Dare to Declare Vision Board Magazine & Online Course⁠  🩵Find Debbi on social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠

  7. Apr 27

    The Secret to a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From | The Dare to Declare Podcast ft Jennifer Szpigiel | Ep. 65

    What if the life you’re building, was one you didn’t feel the need to escape from? In this powerful and deeply refreshing conversation on the Dare to Declare Podcast, Debbi Sluys sits down with Jennifer Szpigiel, Founder of Becoming Iconic® and Editor in Chief of Iconic Magazine®, to explore what it really takes to create a life and business that feels as good as it looks. This isn’t about doing more. It’s about becoming the woman who can hold more. Together, they unpack the truth about burnout, alignment, identity, and what it actually means to live fully expressed. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working toward a life you can finally enjoy “one day”, this episode will shift everything. 🎥⁠ ⁠⁠Watch This Episode on YouTube⁠⁠⁠  👉 ⁠Learn More About Jennifer Szpigiel Here⁠ ⁠ 💫 The Dare to Declare Vision Board Magazine & Online Course⁠  🩵Find Debbi on social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠

  8. Apr 13

    What Walking the World Taught Me About Business | The Dare to Declare Podcast | Ft. Polly Letofsky | Ep. 64

    What if the vision on your heart was meant to carry you further than you ever imagined? In this episode of the Dare to Declare Podcast, Debbi Sluys sits down with global adventurer and author Polly Letofsky, the first woman to walk around the world… covering over 14,000 miles across four continents. What began as a childhood dream became a global mission for breast cancer awareness, where strangers opened their homes and shared their stories along the way. But the journey wasn’t easy. Polly faced extreme conditions, danger, and even found herself navigating a rapidly changing world after September 11. This conversation goes beyond the walk. Debbi and Polly explore the power of vision, trusting your intuition, building the right support system, and why challenges are not a sign to stop… but part of the path forward. Because the truth is…You don’t need permission to follow your vision. You just need to take the first step. 🎥⁠ ⁠⁠Watch This Episode on YouTube⁠⁠⁠  👉 ⁠Learn More About Polly Letofsky Here⁠ ⁠ and here 💫 The Dare to Declare Vision Board Magazine & Online Course⁠  🩵Find Debbi on social media!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠LinkedIn⁠

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We explore the enchanting world of giant manifestors, who have turned their visions and goals to the stuff of legends! Join Debbi Sluys and her enchanting guests, to sip on success stories and ponder the ever enticing question "Can we all manifest our dreams into reality? Or is it an urban fairytale?"

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