PhD, writer, professor, belly dancer, Top 40 Under 40, musician and new mom! Dr. Emily Marasco does it all and shares the highlights and lowlights of her dynamic career journey. From being “bad at math” in the third grade, failing as a first year student at Schulich School of Engineeringand experiencing her quarter-life crisis … to discovering the type of engineer she wants to be, finishing her bachelors/masters/doctorate with flying colours and continuing to make an enormous impact on the next generation. Find out more and follow her on Twitter @emilyannmarasco. Continue reading
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Boxing and Valentines! The Perfect Combination
Okay okay, maybe not the “perfect combination” … but please forgive me for not updating my blog with our latest Prosecco Party Podcast episodes! Check them out below. Continue reading
Elixers and Entrepreneurship, Traditional Chinese Medicine with Dr. Christianne Parrott
Ever been curious about acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine? Checkout our interview with Dr. Christianne Parrott, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Registered Acupuncturist and owner of Apple Blossom Wellness Centre as we talk about her specialties, the science, the skeptics, her entrepreneurial journey, why I rave about it and why you can try it out even if you are deathly afraid of needles. Continue reading
Thunderbolts and Third Life Crisis, Lyndee’s Entrepreneurial Journey
A story of strength, perseverance and, of course, a little troublemaking! Learn about how my friend and Prosecco Party Podcast cohost, Lyndee Free, messed up her first ever live televised weather cast, how she almost died driving a semi truck in the North West Territories and what she does for a living today. Come along on her incredibly dynamic career journey filled with ups and downs, and the trials and tribulations of entrepreneurship, pursuing your dreams, career shifts and finding your way in life. Continue reading
From Zero To Product Manager Hero: My Career Journey In A Nutshell
This episode of our nameless talkshow / podcast is all about my career journey – from Zero to Product Manager Hero! Continue reading
Embrace The Struggle
Embrace the struggle and relish the outcome! This is so true in all facets of life. Think about it! Continue reading
How To Get Rid Of Those Sunday Scaries
Ever get the “Sunday Scaries”? I sure do. That dreaded feeling of overwhelm and anxiety knowing that the stressors of the work week are just around the corner and there’s nothing you can do about it … actually, there is! Continue reading
How To Stay Motivated On A Bad Day
“That’s it! I’m quitting and I’m gonna be a trophy wife!” I tell myself on days when I have just had enough of life. I am romanced by the idea of my top priorities being (1) to keep myself beautiful for my husband and (2) to plan amazing parties for my fabulous friends. Why do I have to have ambition and be such an overachiever … is all the stress and anxiety worth it? Continue reading
How To Get Out Of That Failure Funk
What do an astronaut, an Olympic gold medalist and a CEO have in common? Other than the fact that they are #bosses in their respective fields, they have all experienced failure … and multiple times! Continue reading
Be Your Own Guru: My Top Leadership Gurus of 2017
In today’s world of self help, leadership development and life/wellness/health/executive/performance/business coaches, there is no shortage of experts with their recommendations on how to live your best life. As a dreamer and overachiever freshly in my 30’s, I am no stranger to the self help space. I am constantly looking for ways to pump myself up with motivation, get myself out of a funk or simply keep the momentum going. Continue reading
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