In this episode; Part Three of the three part interview series with longtime, Canadian Expat in the Middle East, we talk more about the highs and lows of this exciting lifestyle choice. While loneliness is a common challenge…
People choose an expat lifestyle for a variety of reasons, and their motivations can be influenced by individual circumstances and aspirations. Here are five main reasons why people often opt for an expat lifestyle: Career O…
United Arab Emirates (UAE) has a significant expatriate population, with recent estimates suggesting that expatriates made up over 80% of the country's total population. Expats are individuals from various countries who come…
Dr. Stephen R. Covey used a great metaphor for close relationships as joint emotional bank accounts. “By proactively doing things that build trust in a relationship, one makes ‘deposits.’ Conversely, by reactively doing thi…
Let’s continue our conversation begun in Episode 07 about friendships and why that is something that's very important in every woman's life. Previously, I shared a very personal and painful story about a breakup of a friends…
BFFs are meant to stay forever - or maybe not. As we go through life not all friendships are forever and sometimes the end comes before you expect it. Let’s talk about why that hurts so much and why you feel it even to this …
I'm beyond thrilled to share with you this inspiring episode of "Teen Mom to World Traveler," where I'll take you on a captivating journey through my life's adventures. It's been an incredible ride, from being a young farm g…
What is your expiry date? Seriously! Isn't that how society has planned it for us as women in our sixties and beyond, when we reach the “a certain age” stage, we are supposed to just go gently into that sweet night of obsole…
“GO AHEAD – START A MOVEMENT!” I remember vividly where and when I heard that challenge and the electricity it triggered throughout my body! Instinctively, I knew in that precise moment my life, at age 60, was about to have …
Today, at popular request, I'm answering a question that's being asked of me a lot these days. “Why would you want to do that now, Isabel, at your age?” I could be flip and just say, because I can, or I could be pretty hones…
Q: What is the difference between Spider-woman and a Septuagenarian, known to many as The Diva Coach, who scaled down a skyscraper? A: Spiderwoman clings to surfaces and rappels buildings. The Diva Coach, now 74, repels reti…
Letting go of “stuff” is more than detaching from possessions. Success is separating the emotion from the item, uncoupling the connection without releasing the love or memory associated with it. I have not succeeded entirely…
Who Am I Now? and Where The Heck Am I Growing Next? Downsizing possessions. Upsizing experiences. Packing up only the stuff I truly want to come back to. Unpacking feelings about hanging on to stuff that doesn't contribute t…
Overheard at the hair salon: "When you become an adult, you can go back to your inner child self and love her the way you wish you'd be loved, listened to, cared for, protected, valued, encouraged. We all have the opportunit…
Change is optional. FIVE REALIZATIONS helped me navigate change, and provide the motivation to remain courageous and focused through the scary and uncomfortable parts of transformation: 1.) I’d never been this me before! Tha…
The Catalyst Report plus Recap of Episodes 65, 66, 67, & 68 The purpose of the Lift As You Climb podcast is to support you on your personal journey throughout your next and best stage in your life, and on the path to your fu…
My guest today is helping many Baby Boomer and Generation X women redefine their roles and priorities by leveraging her podcast, Old Chicks Know Sh*t. Her wisdom and the wisdom of her guests is relevant, insightful, and enco…
We are honoring International Women’s Day 2023! At the same time, I have asked my listeners to celebrate my second birthday – as a podcaster and founder and host of the Lift As You Climb Podcast . I asked Sheree Meredith to …
About Sheree Meredith Drawing on over 40 years’ experience in the philanthropic and not-for-profit sectors, Sheree provides support to individuals, businesses and foundations who want to make a difference through their phila…
Today, I unpack some of my most compelling takeaways from Episodes 60, 61, and 64 featuring guests; Genevieve Piturro, Marion Hook, and Shannon M. Tobin. I think these will be helpful as kindling for your own spark and ignit…
The Lift As You Climb podcast has global connections, impact, and a global audience! Don't miss out on the wisdom shared so far this season! Episode 59 Season 3 - How To Create Impact From Your Passion https://lift-as-you-cl…
Dare To Be Youth is a movement dedicated to empowering high school students and young adults (14-24) in the Halton and Hamilton Regions, Canada, and beyond. Their model and ideals can and should be replicated everywhere. DTB…
A tapestry of connections It all began with a single ball of yarn that got tied to the passion of a small but tight knit group of Rotarians, both locals and expatriates, living in Bali. An idea to help women earn money while…
What do Genevieve Piturro, Mary Tyler Moore, and Oprah Winfrey have in common? Aside from impeccable fashion style and passion for great shoes, each of these current day icons pushed through personal and professional challen…