Can you build a dream business while prioritizing real life? Author and business strategist Julie Sedler joins the "Women Who Inspire Me" series to discuss healing after divorce, modelling healthy relationships for our children, and why the most successful business systems are the ones that actually feel good to use.

"I made a commitment to myself that I wasn't going to get back on the merry-go-round."

Annette Jalbert spent years in hustle and grind mode—a successful counsellor and entrepreneur who did it all, but did it all exhausted. It took a deep dive into self-development and a "spotlight" moment of vulnerability for Annette to realize how past versions of herself show up in unexpected moments.

Read Annette’s story about moving from the chaos of burnout to the calm of a deliberately designed life, and how she is now teaching women (and their children) how to prioritize their dreams without breaking their backs to keep everyone else comfortable.

"I had forgotten the sound of my own laughter."

For years, Melessa Bowey lived a life of service as a Social Worker, pouring into everyone else until her own cup wasn't just empty, it was bone dry. When she was physically home, but she was too emotionally drained to be the present mom and wife she wanted to be.

After taking 12 weeks off to rest after having surgery, Melessa had the opportunity to reclaim her health and her happiness.

Her journey is a beautiful reminder that you are never "too late" to pivot, and that your greatest legacy isn't the work you leave behind—it’s the joy you create within your own four walls.

From a career of 24 years as an executive in the corporate world, to shifting into entrepreneurship. Sarah and I came together, where she shared her journey of how she redefined success on her own terms and how she supports women stepping into leadership to redefine success for themselves.

What I loved about hearing Sarah’s story is the rare glimpse into what it’s like being a woman in a high-level leadership role, the expectations that were put on her as a highly achieving woman, and how she decided it was time to leave her corporate position to start her entrepreneurial journey.

This is Sarah’s story.

Have you ever felt that quiet whisper saying, 'I’m meant for more'? I sat down with Ashley Dawn, founder of the Sparkle Entrepreneur Network, where she shared her journey to entrepreneurship. How she started with with $3 to her name as an 18 year old going after her dream, and how she pivoted into entrepreneurship after making the decision to drop out of grad school. Through intentional small group networking, Ashley encourages women to find their sparkle.

Ashley’s story is a reminder that when you follow those tiny clues of alignment, you don't just find success, you sparkle in a way that’s all your own.

The ‘Women Who Inspire Me’ series is an invitation to get quiet and listen to the stories that are often left untold. Stories of women trusting their intuition, finding their way back to themselves, and building lives and businesses that feel aligned and true.

In this first story, I’m honoured to introduce you to Sheetal Story. A woman whose presence, wisdom, and deep connection to intuition creates a safe space for women to come home to themselves and move forward in alignment.