Born in Italy to Bangladeshi parents and now living in Canada, Urmi shares how growing up between cultures shaped her relationship with identity, belonging, and authenticity. We talk about the journey from trying to fit in to embracing all the parts of who she is.

We explore:

• Finding belonging when you feel caught between cultures
• Learning to embrace the parts of yourself you once tried to hide
• Giving yourself permission to be more than one thing
• Redefining success beyond external validation
• Balancing a traditional career with creative passions
• Why investing in yourself is one of the most important investments you can make
• Setting boundaries and letting go of guilt
• Following your intuition instead of someone else’s timeline
• The power of being a lifelong learner

Urmi’s story is a beautiful reminder that we don't have to choose just one identity, one career, or one path. We can evolve, explore, learn, create, and become more of who we are along the way.

You are never too late, too old, or too far along to try something new. The question is: What are you giving yourself permission to become?

Urmi Hossain is an author, speaker, podcast host, and finance professional passionate about helping others embrace identity, belonging, and personal growth. Born in Italy to Bangladeshi parents and now based in Canada, her multicultural journey has shaped her perspective on navigating life across cultures and finding a place to call home.

She is the author of *Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle* and the host of *Stories Beyond Borders*, a podcast that amplifies the voices of Third Culture Kids, immigrants, expats, and globally mobile individuals. Through authentic conversations, she explores themes of identity, resilience, culture, and reinvention.

Professionally, Urmi holds the CFA and CAIA designations. She is the Co-Chair of the Women in Leadership Montreal Chapter and serves as a mentor with Dress for Success Montreal, where she supports women in building confidence, advancing their careers, and achieving economic independence through mentorship.

Whether speaking about multicultural identity, career growth, personal branding, women's leadership, or turning ambition into action, Urmi brings authenticity, practical insights, and thought-provoking stories that inspire audiences to embrace their unique journeys with confidence.

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I’m celebrating the woman who brought me here while also getting curious about everything that’s still possible. Because maybe this next season isn’t about doing less. Maybe it’s about becoming more of who we truly are.

We explore:

• Challenging the story that we’re “too old” to try something new
• Finding new adventures and discovering what your “Everest” might be
• Honouring who you’ve been while embracing who you’re becoming
• Learning, growing, and reinventing yourself at any age
• The power of community, coaching, creativity, and new beginnings
• What aging has given me: perspective, confidence, courage, clarity, and freedom
• Asking yourself, What do I want more of?
• Letting go of other people’s expectations and opinions
• Getting curious about what’s still calling you
• Why we may not be winding down at all. We may just be getting started.

If you’re in a season of transition, reinvention, or simply wondering what’s next, I hope this episode reminds you that you are allowed to want more.

More purpose. More adventure. More creativity. More connection. More impact. More life.

So, what’s still calling you?

And what would you create if you stopped worrying about what you’re “supposed” to do?

Connect with Angie:

Website: www.angiemercier.com

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Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

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Dana and I met through our coaching journey, and despite only knowing each other for a short time, there was an immediate sense of connection. In this conversation, you'll get to know Dana, hear more about her story, and discover why our shared vision for creating supportive spaces for leaders has become such an important part of our work.

We explore:

• Getting to know Dana and the experiences that shaped her personal and professional journey
• How an unexpected connection through coaching became a meaningful friendship and partnership
• Why finding people who "speak your language" can be transformational
• The importance of community and belonging for leaders
• The work behind Thrive, Rise, and Bloom Leadership Circle
• Why leaders need spaces where they can show up authentically without carrying the weight alone
• How meaningful relationships can support both personal and professional growth
• The importance of creating communities where leaders can connect, learn, and grow together
• What happens when we stop trying to figure everything out on our own
• Why the next chapter of leadership may be less about achievement and more about connection

If you've ever felt like leadership can be lonely, wished you had a place to talk openly with people who truly understand, or wondered what could happen if you surrounded yourself with the right community, this conversation is for you.

Sometimes the most powerful thing we can do as leaders isn't find another strategy, take another course, or add another item to our already overflowing to-do list. Sometimes it's finding our people. The people who challenge us, support us, celebrate us, and remind us that we don't have to carry everything alone.

I'm so excited for the conversations ahead and for the opportunity to continue exploring what it means to lead, grow, and become alongside others.

Dana Liebermann Finestone is a strategist, facilitator and leader who helps people and organizations move from insight to meaningful action. With a PhD in Psychology and a career spanning public education and the charitable sector, Dana brings a unique combination of curiosity, evidence, systems thinking and a deeply people-centred approach to her work.

She is the Vice President of Research, Strategy and Impact Measurement at the YMCA of Hamilton|Burlington|Brantford, where she helps turn data, research and diverse perspectives into clearer decisions and stronger organizational impact. Previously, Dana held senior leadership roles in two Ontario school boards, leading work in research, organizational transformation and system improvement.

Dana is also the co-founder of Thrive & Rise Academy, where she creates spaces for leaders to connect, learn, reflect and grow. An experienced facilitator with Superintendent qualifications, she is especially interested in what helps people move beyond good ideas to changes that actually make a difference.

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In this solo episode of Boldly Becoming, I explore one of my deepest core values: love. While leadership is often associated with strategy, accountability, and results, I invite you to consider a different perspective. What if love was a leadership strength rather than a weakness?

This episode is an invitation to reflect on how your values show up in your leadership, your relationships, and the decisions you make every day. It challenges the idea that we must be different people at work and at home and encourages us to lead as whole, authentic human beings.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why love belongs in leadership
• The difference between love and people-pleasing
• How compassion, empathy, and understanding strengthen leadership
• The connection between authenticity and leading with love
• Why boundaries and accountability are acts of love
• The importance of bringing both your head and your heart to decision-making
• How core values shape leadership during difficult moments
• The tension between professional identity and personal identity
• The role faith and personal beliefs can play in guiding leadership
• What happens when leaders disconnect from their humanity

Key questions:

• What does leading with love mean to you?
• Are your values visible in the way you lead and interact with others?
• How do you respond when you're overwhelmed, stressed, or disappointed?
• Who are you at work, and who are you at home?
• What would change if you viewed your heart as a leadership strength rather than a liability?

Leadership is not about leaving your humanity behind. Love is not weakness. It's the courage to tell the truth, hold boundaries, have difficult conversations, and see the humanity in others. When leaders bring both their hearts and their heads to the work, they create workplaces where people can thrive.

Connect with Angie:

Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

You might be surprised to learn that I was once an incredibly shy little girl who rarely raised her hand in class because I was terrified of getting the answer wrong. But somewhere around Grade 7 or 8, something shifted. I discovered that while I might be afraid to speak for myself, I couldn't stay quiet when I saw someone else being treated unfairly.

That little girl who found her voice through compassion eventually became a leader in education, and that same strong sense of justice continued to guide me throughout my career.

We explore:

• How being a shy child shaped my relationship with confidence and finding my voice
• Why compassion, rather than confidence, became the catalyst for speaking up
• How advocating for my brothers, classmates, students, and colleagues shaped my leadership
• The difference between following the rules and asking what is truly fair and just
• Why you don't have to love conflict to be willing to challenge injustice
• The lessons motherhood taught me about advocating for my children while also teaching them to advocate for themselves
• Why your silence can sometimes be interpreted as agreement
• How to advocate for yourself, particularly when it comes to your own health and well-being
• Why justice doesn't have to be loud, aggressive, or confrontational
• Simple ways to advocate for others, including asking one more question, checking in privately, refusing to gossip, giving someone credit, and inviting quieter voices into the conversation
• Why making space for quieter people is an important part of leadership
• The realization that finding your voice isn't necessarily about becoming more confident or louder
• How courage can mean speaking because someone or something is worth speaking up for

If you've ever stayed quiet because you were afraid of being wrong, misunderstood, judged, or labelled as difficult, this episode is for you. You don't have to dominate the room to make a difference. You don't have to become the loudest person in the room to find your voice.

Connect with Angie:

Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

It started with a scene from a television show where a character shared a perspective that completely contradicted my own beliefs about sisterhood and community. My immediate reaction was, "What?" But instead of dismissing the idea, I sat with it. I got curious. And in doing so, I realized that being challenged didn't weaken my beliefs. It actually strengthened them.

That experience got me thinking about confirmation bias, leadership, relationships, and the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who don't always agree with us.

Today I explore:

• What confirmation bias is and why our brains naturally seek out information that feels safe, familiar, and validating
• Why surrounding ourselves only with "like-minded people" can limit our growth
• How thoughtful disagreement can strengthen our existing beliefs, spark new ideas, or interrupt deeply ingrained patterns
• The importance of seeking diverse perspectives in friendships, workplaces, leadership teams, and communities
• Why leaders need people who are willing to challenge the status quo and ask the hard questions
• How diverse perspectives have strengthened the community Angie and Dana are creating through Bloom
• The difference between challenging our ideas and challenging our values
• Why curiosity is more powerful than judgment when we're faced with a perspective we don't understand
• The question every leader should be willing to ask: What if this person is seeing something I am completely missing?
• Practical ways to intentionally expose yourself to different perspectives, including reading books, following thoughtful voices online, and having conversations with people who see the world differently

If you've ever found yourself surrounded by people who agree with you, consuming content that confirms what you already believe, or becoming defensive when someone challenges your perspective, this episode is your invitation to get curious.

You don't have to agree with everyone. You don't have to abandon your values. And you certainly don't have to tolerate hate. But there is tremendous growth available when we're willing to pause, listen deeply, and consider the possibility that someone else may be seeing something we're missing.

The strongest leaders in the room may not be the ones with all the answers. They may be the ones willing to question their own beliefs with openness, curiosity, and humility.

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Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

Together, we explore how healing isn't about becoming someone different—it's about remembering who you were before fear, expectations, and limiting beliefs convinced you otherwise.

We explore:

• How subconscious beliefs quietly influence our decisions, relationships, and leadership
• Why self-awareness is the first step toward lasting transformation
• The role of self-compassion in breaking old patterns and creating meaningful change
• How childhood experiences can shape confidence, identity, and the way we show up as leaders
• Letting go of perfectionism and the pressure to constantly prove yourself
• The importance of vulnerability in building trust, connection, and authentic leadership
• Why healing ourselves creates a ripple effect for our families, teams, and communities
• How curiosity can replace judgment as we continue to grow and evolve
• Practical reflections for rewriting the stories that keep us feeling stuck
• Why becoming is an ongoing journey—not a destination

If you've ever questioned your worth, struggled with self-doubt, or wondered if lasting change is truly possible, this conversation offers both hope and practical wisdom. You are not defined by the stories you've inherited or the mistakes you've made. Every day is an opportunity to choose a new perspective, embrace your authentic self, and step more fully into the leader you're meant to be.

If this episode resonated with you and if Boldly Becoming is supporting your journey, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may be ready to rewrite their own story.

Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster

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Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

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Marsha shares the remarkable journey that led her from a career in kinesiology through unimaginable personal challenges to discovering the transformative power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Along the way, we explore what it means to move beyond proving yourself, embrace your unique gifts, and rewrite the stories that no longer serve you.

We explore:

• Marsha's journey from healthcare professional to NLP trainer, author, and entrepreneur
• How life's greatest challenges can become the catalyst for purpose and transformation
• The stories and labels we inherit in childhood—and how they continue to influence our leadership
• Why the qualities you were once told were "too much" may actually be your greatest strengths
• The connection between proving yourself and the deeply rooted belief of "not enough"
• How reframing old narratives creates space for confidence, authenticity, and personal growth
• The difference between shining your light and seeking validation
• Why both masculine and feminine leadership energies are essential for healthy, sustainable leadership
• The importance of curiosity, coaching, and self-awareness in rewriting subconscious patterns

If you've ever questioned your worth, felt like you didn't quite fit in, or found yourself constantly trying to prove yourself, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your story isn't your limitation—it's your invitation to grow. The beliefs that once protected you don't have to define your future, and the very qualities you've tried to hide may become the greatest gifts you have to offer the world.

If this episode resonated with you and if Boldly Becoming is supporting your journey, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who may be ready to see their story through a new lens.

Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster

OUTSPOKEN QUIZ: https://nlp.marshavanw.com

OUTSPOKEN August Cohort: https://www.marshavanw.com/nlp

UNBOTHERED Mastermind: https://www.marshavanw.com/offers/w8WVE3Pa

Write Your Damn Book Program: https://www.marshavanw.com/writenow

OUTSPOKEN Publishing: https://www.outspokenpublishing.com

Connect with Angie:

Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

Inspired by Dr. Mindy Pelz's groundbreaking book Age Like a Girl, I share how learning the science behind menopause completely changed my perspective. Instead of seeing this season as a decline, I've come to understand it as a powerful upgrade—one that prepares women to lead with greater wisdom, authenticity, and purpose than ever before.

We explore:

• Why menopause is about so much more than hot flashes and hormonal changes
• How anxiety, brain fog, insomnia, and burnout can impact women in leadership
• The hidden ways menopause can affect confidence, decision-making, and professional identity
• The science behind the "Grandmother Hypothesis" and why postmenopausal women play a vital role in society
• How menopause can become a powerful neurochemical upgrade rather than a decline
• Why this season invites women to lead with greater clarity, intuition, and authenticity
• Letting go of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the need to constantly prove your worth
• Reclaiming your purpose, leadership, peace, and legacy in the second half of life
• The importance of creating safe communities where women can openly discuss menopause and women's health
• How changing the conversation around menopause can empower the next generation of female leaders

If you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause, this episode is for you. This chapter of life isn't asking you to shrink. It's inviting you to rise. Your wisdom, experience, and leadership are needed now more than ever, and perhaps the greatest contribution of your life is still ahead of you.

Connect with Angie:

Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

Inspired by the work of Robin Wall Kimmerer and the concept of the gift economy, I reflect on the beautiful balance between looking inward and showing up for community. Through stories from my own leadership journey and the creation of Bloom Leadership Circle, I share why growth isn't just about becoming the best version of ourselves. it's about using that growth to enrich the lives of those around us.

We explore:

• Why personal development can become lonely when it's focused only on ourselves
• The difference between a transactional mindset and a gift economy
• How generosity, reciprocity, and belonging strengthen both individuals and communities
• Why vulnerability is one of the greatest gifts we can offer others
• The ripple effect that happens when we share our wisdom, experiences, and authentic stories
• How safe communities create space for healing, courage, and meaningful connection
• The value of receiving support without feeling the need to earn it or repay it
• Why coaching, reflection, and trusted relationships help us uncover our blind spots
• How true leadership is rooted not only in personal transformation but also in collective growth
• Why we were never meant to carry the weight of leadership alone

If you've been investing in your own personal growth but still find yourself feeling isolated, this episode is an invitation to widen the circle. Self-awareness is important, but transformation becomes even more powerful when it's shared. We don't just grow for ourselves. We grow so we can lift others, receive their wisdom, and build communities where everyone belongs.

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Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

I share deeply personal stories from my career in educational leadership, including a painful moment early in my journey that forever shaped my belief that our health and our families must always come before our careers. Together, we'll explore why the idea of work-life balance may be setting us up to fail and what a healthier, more sustainable approach can look like.

We explore:

• How busyness can distract us from burnout, exhaustion, and the conversations we need to have with ourselves
• The leadership lesson that changed my belief about putting family first
• Navigating motherhood while leading in demanding executive roles
• The hidden emotional labor leaders carry behind the scenes
• How one heartbreaking experience reshaped my boundaries around being constantly available
• Why the traditional idea of work-life balance doesn't work
• The difference between balancing your life and intentionally blending the parts that matter most
• How prioritizing your health and relationships creates a more meaningful legacy than any job title ever will

If you're a leader who feels stretched too thin, caught in the cycle of constant busyness, or wondering whether it's possible to lead well without sacrificing yourself or your family, this episode is for you. Your greatest contribution isn't how much you accomplish. It's how fully present you are for the people who matter most—including yourself.

Connect with Angie:

Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

Through ten personal realizations, I share what this season of reinvention has taught me and why becoming isn't about starting over. It's about bringing your truest self into a new chapter.

We explore:

• The surprising freedom and responsibility that comes with owning your own time and calendar
• Why prioritizing rest, sleep, and recovery has become a non-negotiable for sustainable success
• Letting go of the "busy" mindset and redefining what a meaningful life really looks like
• Why healthy aging deserves to be part of your professional strategy
• The joy of building deep friendships and meaningful connections later in life
• How reading for both pleasure and personal growth has transformed this season of life
• Why your purpose can remain constant even when your career changes
• Reflecting on the legacy we leave through leadership, mentorship, and service
• The transformative power of coaching and why every leader deserves the opportunity to experience it
• How community building has been the common thread connecting every chapter of my life

If you've ever wondered who you are beyond your job title, questioned what comes next after a major career transition, or felt called to create something new later in life, this episode is for you. Reinvention doesn't require becoming someone different. It invites you to become more fully yourself. Your experience, wisdom, and purpose don't retire. They simply find new ways to serve.

If this episode resonated with you and if Boldly Becoming is supporting your journey, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with someone who may be standing on the edge of their own next chapter.

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Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

We often talk about waiting as if it’s something passive, but what if patience is actually one of the most powerful practices we can develop? Through personal stories, coaching insights, and hard-earned lessons, I share how learning to release control, trusting the process, and discerning when to act versus when to wait has transformed the way I approach both life and leadership.

We explore:

• The difference between impatience, patience, and waiting
• Why impatience often stems from our desire to control outcomes
• How patience helps us regulate emotions and respond rather than react
• What coaching has taught me about trusting people’s growth journeys
• The connection between patience, empowerment, and surrender
• How fear and perfectionism can disguise themselves as "waiting for the right time"
• The important distinction between wise waiting and staying stuck
• Personal stories of forcing outcomes versus trusting the timing of life
• How discernment helps us know when to move forward and when to pause
• Why growth is often happening even when nothing appears to be changing

If you've been delaying a dream, waiting for more certainty, or feeling frustrated by circumstances you can't control, this episode is for you. Sometimes the next step requires bold action. Other times it requires the courage to wait, the wisdom to trust, and the patience to let life unfold. The challenge is learning the difference.

If this episode resonated with you and if Boldly Becoming is supporting your journey, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with someone who may need this reminder today.

Connect with Angie:

Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

We explore:

• The hidden loneliness that can come with leadership, even when you're surrounded by people every day
• Why leadership roles often create emotional isolation and chronic stress
• The impact of carrying difficult decisions, confidential situations, and the emotions of others
• How leaders can avoid becoming emotional sponges while still leading with empathy and compassion
• Practical strategies for emotionally decompressing after challenging conversations and high-stress situations
• The difference between psychological safety and true belonging
• Why authentic connection, trusted relationships, coaching, and supportive communities are powerful antidotes to isolation
• The importance of finding spaces where you can remove the armor of leadership and simply be yourself

If you've ever felt alone in your leadership journey, carried burdens you couldn't share, or wondered why success can sometimes feel isolating, this episode is for you. Leadership was never meant to be a solo journey. The weight you carry is real, but you don't have to carry it alone. If this episode resonated with you and if Boldly Becoming is supporting your journey, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with a leader who may need this reminder.

Connect with Angie:

Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

We explore:

• Why fear and excitement often feel remarkably similar in the body and how reframing one as the other can change everything
• The ways our subconscious seeks safety, predictability, and familiarity, even when growth is calling us forward
• Personal stories of overcoming fears around surfing, ziplining, public visibility, and launching a podcast
• How fear can keep us stuck in situations, relationships, or routines that no longer serve us
• The deep fears that come with loving others, especially as parents, and learning to surrender what we cannot control
• Why courage is not the absence of fear but the willingness to move forward despite it
• How to recognize fear as an invitation to growth rather than a barrier to success

If you've been putting off a dream, avoiding a difficult conversation, or holding yourself back from an opportunity because of fear, this episode is for you. The edge of fear is often the edge of growth. When we stop letting fear make our decisions, we create space for possibility, courage, and transformation.

If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with someone who needs this message today.

Connect with Angie:

Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

We explore:

• The challenges of navigating chronic health concerns, injury, and aging while maintaining a high-achieving mindset
• Why asking for help and building a supportive wellness team is an act of strength, not weakness
• The importance of keeping grounding routines and daily anchors during difficult seasons
• How to shift from resisting your body's messages to partnering with it for healing and growth
• Why your worth is not tied to your productivity, performance, or physical capacity
• Finding courage in vulnerability and allowing others to support you through difficult times

If you've ever felt frustrated by your body's limitations, struggled to slow down, or questioned your value when you can't perform at your usual level, this episode is for you. Healing requires patience, self-compassion, and the willingness to trust that rest is sometimes the most productive thing we can do. If this episode resonated with you and if Boldly Becoming is supporting your journey, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with someone who may need this reminder today.

Connect with Angie:

Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

We explore:

• Why I felt called to launch this podcast at this stage of life despite fear, self-doubt, and uncertainty
• Growing up in a strict household and how early messages about obedience and conformity shaped my identity
• Navigating leadership roles in education while balancing authenticity, professionalism, and personal truth
• The ways women often dim their light to meet expectations and why it's time to change that
• Embracing vulnerability through conversations about body image, menopause, health, grief, faith, and personal growth
• Learning to speak openly, take up space, and release the need for perfection

If you've ever felt confined by expectations, struggled to share your truth, or sensed there is a more authentic version of yourself waiting to emerge, this episode is for you. Becoming isn't about fitting into someone else's idea of who you should be. It's about having the courage to honor who you truly are.

If this episode resonated with you and if Boldly Becoming is supporting your journey, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with someone who needs this conversation today.

Connect with Angie:

Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135

We explore:

• The decision to retire earlier than planned and the emotions of stepping away from a familiar role
• Experiencing burnout and long Covid, and how it reshaped me
• Rediscovering self-identity beyond career titles and professional accomplishments
• The power of embracing messy growth during major life changes
• Transitioning into executive leadership coaching and building a supportive community for leaders

If you’ve ever questioned your next step, felt tied to a role that no longer fits, or wondered whether there’s more available to you, you are not alone. Growth can be messy, transitions can become transformations, and your next chapter might be more expansive than you imagined. If this episode resonated with you and if Boldly Becoming is adding value to your journey, please make sure you are subscribed, leave a review and share the show with someone who needs this conversation too!

Connect with Angie:

Website: Bloom Leadership Circle: 25-26 Series

Instagram: Angie Mercier (@angiemercier_) • Instagram profile

Facebook: Thrive with Angie; Professional & Personal Coach | Cambridge ON

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angela-mercier-m-ed-54753135