Doin' It Scared Podcast with Lea Coultas

What a joy it was to chat with Kayleigh, owner of local cleaning company Maid to Sparkle. Her honesty & ability to be so real & authentic - you can't help but fall in love with her. She shares how it felt to get on the Shift Stage, how she went from being the most outgoing child to suddenly the most quiet & insecure. Creating her own business from the branding to actually running it essentially on her own (with the support of family & her loving husband who is her biggest cheerleader). Her story is so inspiring & RELATABLE! Kayleigh also has a wonderful initiative she has created - The 7th annual MARGARET’S SANTA TO A SENIOR EVENT!! This is to help seniors living in our community who are low-income and might otherwise be alone at Christmas. To allow them to wake up Christmas morning with a smile on their face, presents under their tree, and more importantly — a feeling of love and connection. This year she is teaming up with Connections for Seniors & SeniorsNL where they will donate care packages that will include both essentials and prizes, spreading joy and magic to their seniors in need. As always, they will be looking for help from the community of PHYSICAL donations from the list below. -OR- they also accept MONETARY donations from individuals and businesses that can be forwarded to kayleigh@sparklingday.ca (Please be sure to put STS in the note section) THE DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 13th! Our number of seniors has already almost reached 80 this year. Please message us for drop off locations! You can find Kayleigh on Facebook or Instagram: Maid To Sparkle. Or at her website: www.sparklingday.ca

In this episode, I'm grateful to interview my father, Dave Coultas, who has reinvented himself more than once. At age 66, my dad continues to push the boundaries and comfort zones in his life. He recently embarked on a move to Paraguay, where he has had to learn a new language, make new friends, and adjust to this new way of living while navigating his relationships back home. He thrives on taking care of himself. A yogi, a gym rat, a cold shower advocate - we can learn a lot from him & his passion to keep moving. My dad inspires me every day to push myself and live a life of authenticity. Even though hard at times, I do believe that these decisions have made our relationship stronger. I hope this episode inspires those that may feel a little stuck or like it's too late to start something new.

In this episode, I talk to Rebecca about her life & all the experiences that led her here to this moment: Opening up a new space, writing 2 childrens books, travelling solo to fulfill her love of experiencing live music, all on the heels of a 15 year career as a massage therapist. And of course, doing it scared every step of the way. You can find Rebecca on Instagram HERE. Or follow Chirp's Large Day Here & HERE.

This episode is everything you need and more to light a fire inside you & get you motivated to take action in your life. In this episode, I sit down with Gina Keeping & Emily King: creators of a local personal development event called SHIFT. And it's getting a lot of buzz due to their infectious personalities & the community that are gravitating towards these events. They tell us everything from how the idea was born to how they put it into action in just a short period of time. We go deep on the hard behind the scenes stuff that is so important to hear, and how much they've grown since putting off 2 of these events now and soon to be a 3rd. The 3rd SHIFT Event is happening on Saturday, Sept. 28 at The Delta Hotel. It's an all-day event. You can come for the day or extend your pass into the evening and be a part of the VIP Event. You can get your ticket at ⁠https://jointheshift.ca/⁠ You can also follow Join the Shift on ⁠Instagram⁠ Gina Keeping at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/gina_keeping/⁠ Emily King at ⁠https://www.instagram.com/emilyking.ca/⁠ And ME your Host Lea Coultas at ⁠The Elevated Experience

In this episode, I get pretty personal about my wellness journey over the last 10 years and discuss what I've been feeling during the previous 6 weeks while on hiatus with the podcast. I talk a lot about "learning through doing" & even what I've learned through not doing and how inaction also teaches me a lot about myself. I reference the Arkhe Collective here as well as my 90's Movement Collab happening on July 31st.

In this episode, I share some personal experiences I've had in the last month where I've put myself out there & what the outcome has been. Continuing to push through fear each & every day and what I'm learning about myself through that process.

Psychological Safety Coach Stephanie Russell shares all sorts of insights in this episode! We talk about toxic relationships, PTSD, a common thread that we all share, how we respond/react through our past wounds, & learning how to trust ourselves through fear. There's a lot to unpack in this episode & it's a fantastic listen. You can find Stephanie on Instagram @psychologicallysafesteph She references The Silva Method which you can learn more about here.

In this episode, Leanne shares with us her experience with getting up on stages since she was a young girl, what things ground her before a performance, & also a scary cancer diagnosis at age 33 which took the term Doin It Scared to a whole other level. Leanne's story is beyond inspiring & certainly sheds some light on taking responsibility for your health. This episode is SO IMPORTANT! Her message could save your life. Listen, share, subscribe. :)

Another deep dive where I share about turning 45! Reflections & advice I would give to my younger self. How declaring bankruptcy changed my life for the better, finding my voice through asking hard questions & learning to love myself through these experiences. 

In this episode, Gina shares some personal truths that she's never shared on a podcast before. Gina Keeping - Ex Classroom Teacher turned Life Coach & Speaker, shares with us how hitting rock bottom & being diagnosed with major burnout & PTSD was just the beginning of looking at her life from a new lens & facing the biggest fears & challenges of her life. We talk about the struggles of being misunderstood, being your own cheerleader in the face of adversity & how there really are no shortcuts when it comes to working on yourself. The inner work is the "unsexy" answer, as Gina says, but she shares with us how trying to avoid that very piece left her with some difficult choices that led her down the path of self-discovery that she is forever grateful for. So many incredible takeaways in this episode. You really don't want to miss it. You can find Gina on Instagram as Gina Keeping. Website: https://www.ginakeeping.ca https://jointheshift.ca/ Podcast: Keeping it Real with Gina Keeping https://open.spotify.com/show/5yEQCcpQ79s3wTAgaKNdAR

In this episode, we dive into how fear has presented itself for Kelly-Ann over the years, how she prepares for a big show, the auditions she’s faced & how she’s been able to embrace her true authentic self every step of the way. She also shares her most recent fear & how she overcame that. We talk body image, and the rewards that come with facing fears head-on, and I shared with her a moment where she helped me in gaining more confidence in myself.You don’t want to miss this one! So many helpful takeaways. Based in St. John’s NL, Kelly-Ann Evans is the owner/operator of Rock City Studio and Red Dress Entertainment and is a multiple MusicNL Award Winner and ECMA nominee. Theatre credits include We Will Rock You (Mirvish), Cabaret and The Trojan Women (Stratford), Into the Woods and Phantom of the Opera (OOTA), Next to Normal (Best Kind Productions), Evita, Rock of Ages, CATS, Chicago and JCSuperstar (Tada!). Kelly-Ann is a regular featured soloist with the Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and works as a Resident Artist, Music Director, Vocal Coach, and Arranger with Terra Bruce Productions.

This episode is straight from the heart. Navigating through a difficult time is tough. Letting down your walls so that you can let people in is a flex. And it's scary af. It's not easy to do but something I'm learning through my discussions with loved ones is that NO ONE HAS THEIR SHIT TOGETHER! We're all just out here doing the best we can. In this episode, I discuss my own struggles with letting my walls down in hopes that it will resonate with others struggling with the same thing. Understanding that YOU MATTER. It's ok to not be happy all the time and it's sure as heck o.k to let people see ALL sides of you. Not just the good parts.

I sit with Dawn and we talk about all things related to her first published book: Love, Sex, & Codependence! She takes us through her process of learning how to write for the first time, how self-care has become her # 1 priority in her life & also how getting herself into spaces with other like-minded women has helped her live a very different life. Her story of divorce, loss, and finding herself through her writing process is one that we can ALL relate to on some level. She is a mother of 2 boys, navigating through the single life, dating again for the first time, & finding her strength, confidence & self-worth by putting herself in situations that SCARE her. You don't want to miss this episode! You can find Dawn on Instagram & Facebook: Dawn Evans Creative The website for her book: www.dawnevansauthor.ca Tax Wise Website: www.dawnevans.ca

Welcome to the FIRST Episode of The Doin' It Scared Podcast where I dive head first and touch on: A brief intro about me & The Elevated Experience! How I procrastinated & almost didn't record this podcast at all :) Some of the major fears I've faced in the last several years that have made a HUGE impact in my life. Life doesn't stop at 30, so why are we in a big rush to SETTLE?! How my depression helped me see that I wasn't living my life for me. What to expect in the coming episodes?? My website: www.elevating-your-experience.com

In this episode, I sit with the owner/operator of Studio Verso, Emily Hickey.  20something yr old Lawyer turned Fitness Instructor/Gym Owner. We chat about her deciding to completely change careers. How she trusted her gut & persevered through taking that leap of faith & opening a studio during a pandemic. What kinds of lessons she learned along the way & how some of her darkest moments lit a fire under her to take her to this next chapter in her life.  Studio Verso - a local movement studio that includes everything from Spin Classes to Yoga. Over 30 Instructors, Emily Hickey & her team have been going strong now for 3 years & it just keeps growing by the day. Her story is very inspiring, but also this space is a special inclusive safe space to move your body, which everyone should experience! Leave that toxic diet culture at the door. You won't feel that here. Emily & her team have built a COMMUNITY that is welcoming & fun with a modern hip feel.  Follow Studio Verso on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/studioversoyyt/ Follow Emily at https://www.instagram.com/emjanehick/ Celebrate Verso's 3rd Birthday in the Studio on Wednesday, Oct 30th. They have events happening all day long. OR come by on Saturday, Nov 2nd for the Drag Spin Class happening at 1:15pm. Download the VERSO App or visit their website at www.studioverso.ca

In this episode, I share with you my POV after the Shift Event. How was my experience working as the Audio Tech/DJ, what did I learn through this experience & what touched me the most?

In this episode, Jess shares with us her journey from a corporate 9-5, to building a life in Barbados, following her intuition, moving back to her home in Nova Scotia, and committing to a year of confidence - what did that look like? And how did that commitment shape how she lived her life, her business, & take her to where she is now, speaking on stages & creating her OWN confidence-boosting event called Speak Up, happening in Halifax Oct 5 & 6th. For more info on this event and to get a ticket visit Jess's website HERE. To follow Jess on Social Media you can find her on Instagram HERE.

I loved this real & inspiring conversation with Anna Murphy. Owner/Operator of Yellowrose Clothing Brand. 30-something-year-old entrepreneur, podcaster, heels dancer, fiancé, & so much more. Anna is doing incredible things in our community. She is a bright light, & in this chat, we talk about how she came to be this confident, sure of herself human. What keeps her motivated to try new things & to continue on this path of cultivating a life she is fulfilled by. Follow her business Yellow Rose Made on Instagram Find her Podcast Yellow Rose Coloured Glasses on Spotify & Apple Platforms & follow on Instagram

In this solo episode, I chat a bit about my mental health struggles in the last several days. In light of it being Mental Health Awareness Month, I share how getting out of my own way has been a huge part of my day to day as of late. And the kinds of things I've done to navigate that. Again, I share these things from my own perspective, simply to help others that are stuggling to not feel so isolated & alone in their experiences. The more we can talk about these things the more we can normalize it.

In this episode, I talk about my struggles with deciding to stop dying my hair & embrace my grey. I'm celebrating 1 year dye free & it's been quite an interesting journey to get here. I also touch on the struggles of showing up as a woman in society when the world has so many opinions about how we should look. It's not easy to show up as your true authentic self but there is a liberation around it that I want to talk about. No judgment. Just REAL talk about the subject. I also mention my FREE Doin' It Scared MASTERCLASS happening this Thursday, March 14th, 7:30pm NST. Register here: https://www.elevating-your-experience.com/schedule/cd4e6bb8-8e0d-4d08-815b-7b5c9bf49597_1710453600