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Our guest, Gina Hatzis, is an award-winning international speaker, author and educator who has spent the past three decades empowering women to embrace their identities and play a bigger role in life through soulful leadership, conscious communication, and exceptional confidence. She was honored as Top Inspirational Speaker by Speaker Slam in 2021, recognized as one of the Top 20 Disruptors of 2022 by Disruptor Magazine, named Woman of the Year by Soulful Image Magazine in 2019, and awarded Speaker of the Year by Dynamo Speaking. Additionally, she was featured in a Los Angeles article as one of the three most important events to empower women in 2019, alongside the Women's March and the #MeToo Movement.
Gina shares her journey of rebuilding self-trust after facing significant life challenges, such as the cancellation of her global tour, the end of her marriage, and early menopause. She emphasizes the importance of consistent habits and self-care practices to strengthen self-trust, likening it to gradually increasing weights at the gym. Hatzis also highlights the power of balancing sensitivity with strength, asserting that vulnerability is a source of connection and authenticity rather than a weakness. The Too Much Woman Movement, which she leads, encourages women to embrace their unique qualities and live according to their core values, fostering a sense of empowerment and purpose. Additionally, Hatzis uses social media to maintain consistency and accountability, spreading her empowering message and forming genuine connections through her authenticity.
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Book Recommendation: "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks
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Website: https://ginahatzis.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ginahatzis/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-hatzis-3611aa8b/
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In this episode of Empowering Bytes, Nkechi and Gaby share energy around a powerful tactic that is helping with managing through challenging moments. The tactic is to lean back, away from the situation, relax, and allow yourself to become an observer to the situation that is in front of you. This tactic, could be helpful in conflict resolution, a meeting session that is charged, or in moments where you feel like you have been silenced or unseen.
By promoting simple techniques such as relaxing one's shoulders, deep breathing, and leaning back from the experience, they both feel that individuals can gain control over their mindset, thus helping them make empowered decisions that lead to stronger, more resilient experiences
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Our guest, Julie Christiansen, is  a trailblazer in communication and personal development with a career spanning nearly three decades. With a foundation in Psychology and English, she's excelled in roles from mental health worker to acclaimed public speaker and corporate trainer.
Her expertise, highlighted by a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology, has earned her recognition as an authority in anger management and effective communication. As the author of over a dozen books, including bestsellers like "Anger Solutions," she's shared invaluable tools for transformation globally.
Recognized with prestigious awards such as the Niagara 40 Under 40 and the Women of Heart Award, her contributions to mental health and communication have left an indelible mark. Known affectionately as the "anger lady," her insights inspire audiences worldwide.
It is quite inspiring how Julie advocates the importance of validating emotions like anger to help with having a balanced approach to emotional health. Take in this episode that delves into her remarkable journey, exploring the wisdom and experiences that have shaped her impactful career. 
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Book Recommendation: "We Should All Be Millionaires" by Rachel Rodgers
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@angerlady
IG: https://www.instagram.com/julz_christiansen/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliechristiansen/
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In this episode, Nkechi and Gaby are joined by Natalie Haynes, who is an incredible human on a mission in this world to help everyone embrace comfortable conversations about race.
Natalie is an educator, Registered Psychotherapist and speaker. Her approach also combines her 13 years in logistics and supply chain, which include various management roles at Canadian Tire Corporation. To support her own mental health challenges, Natalie sought out therapy and became a client, which changed how she related to everything.  Natalie made the decision to change careers and has been a Psychotherapist in private practice for over 15 years.
Natalie uses her varied experience to facilitate experiential workshops, online courses on mental health, equity, inclusion and belonging.  Natalie engages others through her vulnerability, personal stories and experiences, creating psychologically safe spaces necessary for learning and growth to occur. 
Her signature program entitled, “The Comfortable Race Conversation Process” leads individuals through an experiential process to learn how to have uncomfortable conversations about race with other races.  This program has been included in the Government of Canada’s, 50-30 Challenge, as a tool to support organizations to have more honest conversations about race.  
Natalie’s latest offering is a course that transforms leaders to be conscious and emotionally aware in conversations about race and difference in the workplace.  This course is called Beyond Respect: Inclusive Leadership in Conversations about Race and can be found on the Udemy platform
Find Natalie Online:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nataliehaynesconsultinginc/
Udemy Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/diversity-and-inclusion-training-self-inclusive-leadership/?couponCode=LETSLEARNNOWPP
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Mark Stoddart is a visionary whose life embodies the fusion of creativity, activism, and community engagement. Hailing from the United Kingdom, his roots trace back to the vibrant heritage of Jamaica before finding home in the vibrant streets of Scarborough.
Over three decades, Mark has painted a tapestry of visual narratives that not only celebrate the prowess of Black athletes and entertainers but also serve as a potent catalyst for social change. His canvas extends far beyond the confines of galleries, with designs adorning the apparel of iconic figures like Colin Kaepernick and resonating with audiences at events like Nuit Blanche and CBC Radio.
Mark is also a part-time professor and dedicated mentor at Sheridan College, where he gets the opportunity to exemplify the transformative power of empowerment through art. Having risen from adversity, including overcoming racial bias in his high school year, Mark passionately guides students in understanding the importance of consistent practice and hard work.
Mark believes deeply in the power of art to evoke strong emotions and connect people, aiming to pass on his values and skills to the next generation. It is clear that he is leaving a lasting mark and empowering others, particularly within the black community, by creating powerful, story-driven images that spark both reflection and action.
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Book Recommendation: "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
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Website: https://www.liwi68.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mstoddart68/
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Embracing uniqueness leads to creativity, resilience, and making a positive impact.
In this episode of Empowering Bytes, Nkechi and Gaby delve into the empowering concept of "daring to be different." What does it truly mean to stand out in a world that often pressures us to conform? Listen in as they explore the journey of embracing individuality, challenging the status quo, and finding the courage to pursue unique paths.
They highlight the benefits of daring to be different, sharing from their experiences and illustrating how they have successfully broken the mold and made a significant impact in the world around them.
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