All Figured Out

Ep. 55: We're figuring out how to navigate the school years and what empty nesting really looks like. Have you ever wondered how to navigate the primary or high school days with your kids? When to step in or where to back off? Or have you ever given panicky thought to what the empty-nesting days will look like? Dr. Cherith Fluker is here to spill on it all. In this episode, we talk about:  + Cherith’s career and educational journey from teaching to ed tech, and travel blogging + Her story of starting a family young and being a young empty-nester + How to be involved involved in your children's education (and when to back off) + Being an empty nester About Dr. Cherith Fluker Cherith Glover Fluker, a freelance writer, blogger, and EdTech professional, holds a bachelor’s in English from Auburn University and a doctorate in educational leadership from Samford University. With her blog, WhatCherithinks, Cherith channels her passion for self-care and travel. Her work reflects her commitment to inspiring others to embrace life's journey with adventure and well-being. Cherith’s writing has been featured in publications such as Chicken Soup for the Soul, Mother.ly, Birmingham Mom Collective, and Dollywood Insiders. Connect with Cherith via her website ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Connect with Cherith via Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea via Instagram ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠ or her website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 55: We're figuring out how to wear ALL the hats, and how to support loved ones who are grieving with my guest Celeena Sayani. I sat down to chat with Celeena Sayani about her story as a mom, a corporate marketer, and the founder of The Glimmer Collective, a company that provides healing tools for grief. In this episode, we talk about:  + Making values-aligned career decisions + Dealing with and supporting others in grief + Surrounding yourself with amplifiers versus naysayers + How to be present with your kids and be a parent you're proud of Other episodes mentioned: + Ep. 38: Figuring out your hobbies as a parent About Celeena Sayani, Founder of The Glimmer Collective Celeena Sayani is a builder of magical things. In her corporate career, she’s worked to build brands like Lush Cosmetics, launched and grown several Canadian wine brands and is now in the organic food industry. In 2020, she wrote and launched a successful children’s book, "2020 Baby". Her most recent project is the launch of The Glimmer Collective, to honor her brother who passed 11 years ago. Glimmer is a company that provides healing rituals and support tools for grief including candles, a guided grief journal and grief affirmation cards.  Celeena is also a mom of two tiny humans who have taught her more than all of her work experience combined and have created space for her to become her best self. Shop The Glimmer Collective via their website ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. Use code ALLFIGUREDOUT10 for 10% off your purchase! Connect with The Glimmer Collective on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea via Instagram ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ or her website ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 54: Figuring out how to juggle career drive, family life and entrepreneurial aspirations. This episode is an interview with Mackenzie Forge who has an incredible story of competition, loss, drive, and raising a family. In this episode, we talk about:  + Loving and then leaving a career after having kids + Life in the Commercial Real Estate industry + Pivoting careers + Starting and running a small business while raising children About Mackenzie Forge, Founder of Forge Magnetics: Mackenzie is a mom of 3 vivacious toddlers and founder of Forge Magnetic Clothing. Mackenzie was born and raised in North Vancouver. She had a successful career in Commercial Real Estate which she left in 2022, after finishing her second maternity leave, choosing to spend more time with her children and start a business. Shop Forge Magnetics via their website ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Use code ALLFIGUREDOUT10 for 10% off your purchase! (Code is limited to one use per customer.) Connect with Forge Magnetics on Instagram ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out: Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time. Connect with Andrea via Instagram ⁠here⁠⁠ or her website ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 53: Figuring out how to dive into the wild world of real estate investing.  Lisa Michaud is in the house kicking off the first guest interview of 2024 with a cha-ching.  Lisa has been an active real estate investor for over 12 years. Along with her husband Troy, they currently wholly own over 65 rental doors (and a few more joint-venture doors), and are continuing to grow and expand.  Lisa is all about holistic, whole-life success, and a big part of her “why” is her belief that generating wealth and cultivating purpose play a role in happiness and wellness, and that it is an opportunity everyone deserves.  In this episode, we talk about: + Defining real estate investing + How to get into real estate investing, and why you would + Real estate investing as parents + Outsourcing business and household tasks + Building generational wealth and the impact it can have + Changing your money mindset _____ Join Lisa and I virtually from March 26 - 28 at the Millenial Millionaire Summit Get your FREE ticket here.The Millennial Millionaire Summit is a 3-Day Virtual Summit to help YOU earn more money, keep more money, and invest more so that you can buy real estate (or assets that work harder than you do).  Over 3 days, you’ll learn from over 20 TOP Entrepreneurs, Financial and Real Estate Experts how to: Earn More Money Create a Solid Financial Foundation Invest in Real Estate _____Connect with Lisa Michaud via her website here. Connect with Lisa Michaud on Instagram here. _____Connect with Andrea via her website here. Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 52: Figuring out how to take a break and come back refreshed! Hello again! I took a big ol' break and we're back with what I'm calling "Season 2". In this episode, we cover: + My *delayed* mat leave (burnout, holidays and Disney World with two kids!) + Changes and upgrades to my business + Episodes to get excited about Other episodes mentioned in this episode: Ep. break and returning for season two of the All Figured Out podcast. She discusses her experiences during maternity leave and feeling burnt out. Andrea also talks about the exciting work she has been doing behind the scenes, including rebranding and expanding her coaching services. She shares her passion for program and curriculum design and expresses her love for podcasting. Finally, she gives a sneak peek into the upcoming episodes and guests for season two. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 51: Listen in to find out what the future looks like for the podcast 🫢 Connect with Andrea via Instagram⁠ here⁠. Find free resources and learn more about how we can work together by visiting my website here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 50: Taboo topic alert: why you should (and can) stay at a job you don’t like…for money 😱 In today’s episode, we dive into HOW you can make your work life more fun if you’re not loving your job but can’t leave quite yet.  I share my own personal story with this Why you might stay in a job you don’t like 3 strategies for making that job more tolerable and even fun Other episodes mentioned: Ep. 21 - Scotty Barr on figuring out how to navigate medical challenges, work and a baby on the way_____ To view detailed show notes click here.  Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 49: Alicia Duncan is sharing her story as a devoted mom and stepmom to four children aged 9 to 17, her career pivot into interior design, the devastating loss of her mother, and her new role of advocate (and soon-to-be author). In this episode, we cover: + How to navigate a career pivot with small children at home  + How to “test” out and make decisions when considering a career change + Advice on how to make your home a sanctuary + What her life looks like now as an advocate for mental health, specifically regarding the safeguards she believes are needed for Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) here in Canada An update since this episode was recorded: Bill C-314 was presented in the House of Commons and was not passed. This bill was an attempt to prevent the imminent expansion of the MAID program in Canada. _____ MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES If you are in immediate crisis or danger: Call 911.  If you are seeking immediate support: Connect with Bell Let's Talk or Talk Suicide (call or text for immediate support) For support in your mental health journey: If you are in British Columbia, check out Bounce Back.  BounceBack is a free skill-building program designed to help adults and youth 13+ manage low mood, mild to moderate depression, anxiety, stress or worry. Delivered online or over the phone with a coach, you will get access to tools that will support you on your path to mental wellness. If you are not in British Columbia, use this as a reference to do some research to find support in your area. _____ CONNECT WITH ALICIA DUNCAN AR Interiors (Alicia’s interior design business):  www.arinteriors.ca IG: @arinteriorsinc Follow Alicia’s book-writing journey as she tells her mother’s story: www.aliciaduncan.com IG: @aliciaduncanwrites FB: Alicia Duncan Writes To learn more about Alicia’s mental health advocacy work: www.inmemoryofdonnafaith.com IG: @inmemoryofdonnafaith FB: Donna's Law _____ To view detailed show notes ⁠click here⁠. Connect with Andrea via Instagram ⁠here⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

365 days later, THANK YOU for letting me be in your ears 🎉 It has been an incredible year of growth and learning on this platform. And I’m just getting started 😉 Today’s episode is a reflection on: Launching a podcast in my first trimester of pregnancy How I got over myself and just STARTED How I leaned on support to hold me accountable The humbling experience of learning new skills So once again, thank you. Your messages and conversations after episodes drop mean so much to me.  Let’s keep this party going!_____ To view detailed show notes click here.  Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 47: As a Registered Clinical Counsellor who is trained and specializes in perinatal mental health, Lauren Champion is sharing some VERY practical tools, resources and ideas around how to stay regulated as a parent. In this episode, we cover: + Lauren's career journey including the story where she went back to school to do her masters with an infant at home + What life is like as a practicing Registered Clinical Counsellor + How to support your mental health in the perinatal stage (and as a parent in general) + Tools for regulating yourself in the moment And truly...so much more! _____ To connect with Lauren Champion click here. To follow Lauren on Instagram click here. _____ To view detailed show notes click here.  Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 46: Annnnnd....action! In this three-part audio workshop series, I’m going to help you set yourself up to crush all your big goals as you close out 2023. In total, this series will take 90 mins of your time and you will be walking away with… + clarity on your 3 big goals for 2023 + commitment for your first 3 steps to take + a plan to revisit goals every 3 months This is PART 3 and we’re going to talk all about ACTION. What is the first step you will take? Then the next? And how will you take this easy action to accomplish your big goals with ease? ⁠⁠EPISODE DOWNLOAD⁠⁠ To go along with this workshop series, ⁠⁠download my free workbook⁠⁠ to track your intentions, goals and prompts to create a very simple action plan. Bonus: there are printable weekly and monthly planner pages. _____ Connect with Andrea via Instagram⁠⁠ here⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 45: Let's talk GOALS. In this three-part audio workshop series, I’m going to help you set yourself up to crush all your big goals as you close out 2023. In total, this series will take 90 mins of your time and you will be walking away with… + clarity on your 3 big goals for 2023 + commitment for your first 3 steps to take + a plan to revisit goals every 3 months This is PART 2 and we’re going to talk all about goals. What goals do you have for these next 3 months? And what goals will make you feel bada$$ rolling into the new year? ⁠EPISODE DOWNLOAD⁠ To go along with this workshop series, ⁠download my free workbook⁠ to track your intentions, goals and prompts to create a very simple action plan. Bonus: there are printable weekly and monthly planner pages. _____ Connect with Andrea via Instagram⁠ here⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 44: It's almost Q4! Can you believe it?! In this three-part audio workshop series, I’m going to help you set yourself up to crush all your big goals as you close out 2023. In total, this series will take 90 mins of your time and you will be walking away with… + clarity on your 3 big goals for 2023 + commitment for your first 3 steps to take + a plan to revisit goals every 3 months This is PART 1 and we’re going to talk all about intentions. What inventions do you have for these next 3 months? And how do you want to feel rolling into the not-so-distant new year? EPISODE DOWNLOAD To go along with this workshop series, download my free workbook to track your intentions, goals and prompts to create a very simple action plan. Bonus: there are printable weekly and monthly planner pages. _____Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 43: She’s back! And this time, we’re covering everything you need to know about your toddlers’ sleep. Georgina Wysiecki graced us with her newborn sleep wisdom on episode 37, and I had to have her back to share ALL her tips on navigating toddlers. In this episode we cover: + Toddler sleep tips and answers to the most common toddler sleep questions + The difference between newborn and toddler sleep + Sleep and transitioning from crib to bed, potty/toilet training, soothers/dummies + Making decisions and planning for these big transitions + Bedtime strategies for getting your toddler to go to sleep easier (and faster!) + Nutrition and sleep + Managing YOUR sleep Other episodes mentioned: Ep. 37: Figuring out newborn sleep with Georgina Wysiecki of Woodlands Collective _____ To connect with Georgina and the Woodlands Collective team click here. To connect with Woodlands Collective on Instagram click here. To buy or gift the Woodlands Collective Newborn Sleep Course click here. _____ To view detailed show notes click here.  Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. For everything else head to AndreaBarr.com _____ About Georgina Wysiecki: Georgina lives in North Vancouver with her husband, two children, and two dogs. She grew up in South Australia and moved to Vancouver in 2012. As a registered social worker, she has worked in the mental health and substance use field for over thirteen years. She was a nanny for fifteen years and also trained as an Autism Early Intervention Therapist. Georgina has always been interested in child development, the perinatal stage, and mental health. However, it wasn’t until she had her own two children (both during the COVID19 pandemic) that she truly appreciated the importance of connection, support, and sleep. This experience fueled her passion for supporting families to reach their sleep goals and in turn improve their mental health and relationships. While on maternity leave Georgina completed her Infant and Child Sleep Consultant Training and founded Woodlands Collective. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 42: Time to catch some zzz’s. This is the one episode where I won’t be offended if you fall asleep. In fact, it’s encouraged. Here's what's in store: A brief intro by myself and also, sleep meditation host Taylor Aller 10 minutes of a guided sleep meditation 10 minutes of soft sleepy music 40 minutes of silence to let you fall asleep uninterrupted As you can see, this episode is a little different! Taylor Aller has kindly shared one of her SUPER relaxing sleep meditations with us. It's a little preview into her new YouTube channel called Sleepscape Chronicle. In a month with a lot of change, shifts and exciting buzz...this is your reminder to prioritize the most important aspect of your health: sleep. Other episodes with Taylor Aller: Ep. 2: Taylor Aller on figuring out her multi-passionate career Ep. 23: My journey into maternity leave and tips for figuring out your career while on parental leave [where Taylor interviews ME!] To visit the Sleepscape Chronicle YouTube channel click here. To find this meditation episode on Sleepscape Chronicle click here. To learn more about multipotentialite, Taylor Aller click here. To connect with Andrea via Instagram click here. About Sleepscape Chronicle: Welcome to Sleepscape Chronicle, your ultimate destination for all things sleep. If you're a busy working professional in need of restful nights, you've come to the right place.We understand the struggles of those with busy lives, the challenges of chronic pain, and the frustration of sleepless nights. That's why we've carefully crafted our content to be your reliable companion in the quest for restful sleep. Experience captivating stories, expert sleep techniques, and immersive soundscapes that enhance your sleep and rejuvenation. So, if you're tired of counting sheep and longing for a peaceful slumber, hit that subscribe button and join our growing community of sleep enthusiasts. Unlock the secrets to sound sleep and wake up refreshed, ready to conquer the day with newfound energy and focus. Your dreamy escape awaits at Sleepscape Chronicle - your go-to expert for sleep bliss. Let's embark on this sleep revolution together, one night at a time. Sweet dreams! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 41: Meet Bruce Cleland – father, entrepreneur, and as he puts it, “Just a dude tryna make a dent in the universe”. Bruce has been married to the love of his life for over 30 years and is a father of 2. Along the way, he’s started 4 companies and as a business consultant, helped more than 25 entrepreneurs build their businesses. Amid all that, he and his wife flew halfway around the world to adopt their 2 children. Bruce has some incredible stories and one even involves a cyclone. In this episode, we cover: + 7 life lessons from Bruce’s experience in work, life and fatherhood + The story of adopting their two children (from a country they knew nothing about) + His continued mission to live an interesting, useful, and productive life. To connect with Bruce on LinkedIn click here. To view detailed show notes click here. Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. For everything else head to AndreaBarr.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 40: This episode is a little peek into how things are going as a new mom of TWO, and what my gradual return to work has looked like. In this episode I cover… * My postpartum and maternity (parental) leave experience * Postpartum mental health * Preparing for my return to work after maternity leave * Childcare And lots more! Other episodes mentioned: Ep. 31: An update from babyland: how we’re figuring out life as a family of 4 Ep. 21: Scotty Barr on figuring out how to navigate medical challenges, work and a baby on the way Ep. 15: How my coach helped me figure out my maternity leave plan Ep. 11: I’m pregnant! And figuring out how to navigate my career and business at the same time Resource mentioned: Free Ideal Schedule Template _____ To view detailed show notes click here. Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 39: Raising children can (most of the time) be a mystery and a lot of trial and error. Layer on trying to figure out how to raise resilient, well-adjusted, happy, and healthy children...and cue overwhelm. That's why we have Kathleen Sullivan here: she's going to share with us ALL about how we can raise resilient children. Kathleen is a Nurse Practitioner who, throughout her career, has worked with children in many different clinical settings. Currently, Kathleen is a Nurse Practitioner at a clinic that supports youth mental health. In this episode we cover... * Kathleen's career pivot * The definition of trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) * How we can overcome trauma * How we can raise resilient, happy, well-attached children CONTENT ADVISORY: We will be talking about trauma and adverse childhood experiences in a theoretical sense. Feel free to skip this one if this topic isn't speaking to you right now! _____ To view detailed show notes click here.  Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 38 : When was the last time you did something purely for fun? And when was the last time someone asked you what you did outside of being a parent, professional, functioning adult… Moms and dads, this episode is for you if you want to take a small step towards coming back to yourself outside your role as caregiver. In this episode we cover… * The reasons why you should spend time on hobbies * The 5 ways that you can get back to your hobbies as a busy working parent _____ To view detailed show notes click here.  Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. For everything else head to AndreaBarr.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message

Ep. 37: Newborn sleep is the hottest topic friends who also have young kids. What works, what doesn’t, what to do, who to trust etc etc etc. That’s why I’m bringing you this conversation with the best sleep expert around, Georgina Wysiecki.Georgina is the founder of Woodlands Collective, where she and her team provide Infant and Child Sleep Support through one-to-one services for families, courses and workshops. In this episode we cover… * the biology of sleep and specifically sleep in newborns * the best approach to take to support your newborn’s (and your) sleep rhythms * what type of advice you should and shouldn’t listen to…and so much more _____ To connect with Georgina and the Woodlands Collective team click here. To connect with Woodlands Collective on Instagram click here. To buy or gift the Woodlands Collective Newborn Sleep Course click here. _____ To view detailed show notes click here.  Connect with Andrea via Instagram here. For everything else head to AndreaBarr.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/allfiguredout/message