The Confidence and Communication Podcast

131. Re-writing the Grief Stage with Diana Wayne

Ep. 131 Re-Writing the Grief Stage with Diana Hernandez Wayne

A Journey to Healing with Diana Hernandez and Jessica Dumas

In this heartfelt episode, join guest Diana Hernandez and host Jessica Dumas as they open up about their personal journeys through grief and trauma. Through candid discussions, they emphasize the importance of acknowledging and working through emotions to foster a positive path forward.

Diana and Jessica delve into the essential role of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authenticity when facing life's toughest challenges. They share how these elements have been transformative in their own healing processes.

The conversation also addresses the societal stigmatization of grief and the critical need for safe spaces where individuals can express their emotions without fear of judgment. Diana and Jessica highlight the power of empathetic listening and validation, underscoring how non-judgmental support can significantly impact the grieving process.

Tune in to hear how prioritizing emotional well-being can lead to profound personal growth and resilience. Whether you’re navigating your own grief or supporting someone else through theirs, this episode offers valuable insights and encouragement.

Reflection Questions:

1. How has your understanding of grief and trauma changed after listening to this episode?
2. What strategies can you implement in your life to better acknowledge and work through your emotions?
3. How can you create or contribute to safe spaces for emotional expression in your community?
4. In what ways can empathetic listening and validation improve your relationships?
5. What steps can you take to prioritize your emotional well-being and support others in doing the same?

Join us for an episode that promises to be both enlightening and inspiring, offering a compassionate perspective on dealing with grief and trauma.

 

Diana Hernandez Wayne is a Mindset & Manifestation Intuitive Empowerment Coach. After losing two of her sisters 15 months apart, one to cancer, and one by suicide, and with severe depression, she made a prayer: 'God, send me a life coach.' That prayer changed everything and after 6 months of coaching, she was better. The anxiety and depression loosened its grips and sparked a desire to help others the way to heal, create, and thrive in life! Diana is a Master NLP Practioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and trained in Neuroscience for Business from MIT Sloan. After 20 years in Corporate America, where she worked for Fortunate 500 companies, Diana became an Executive Coach, where she is on a mission to help women and people of color break the glass ceiling and get into the executive suite. Diana’s coaching style incorporates her professional and personal development expertise, with the intersections of neuroscience, manifestation, and universal laws to coach her clients through loss, careers changes, and relationships. She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her husband Toby.

 

Connect with Diana on Instagram @dianalives and visit her website for ways to work with her at 

https://www.dianawayne.com/

 

Connect with Jessica:

• Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes content: @jessicadumas.ca
• Explore ways to work with me, including 1-on-1 mindset coaching: Work with Jessica

Sponsor Shoutouts:

• A special thank you to our sponsor, Johnston Group Inc., for their continued support. Learn more about them at Johnston Group Inc..
• Use code "JESSICAD15" for 15% off your nixit purchase at https://nixit.ca/?sscid=a1k8_zy7l&
• Don’t forget to try my new fav skincare BBTallow! Use for 100% guarantee @bbtallowb on Instagram and www.bbtallow.ca for shopping! Use code Bbjessica15 for 15% off

 

130. Why didn't anyone tell me how hard this is? with Emmeline Guerrero

Ep. 130 Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me How Hard This Is with Emmeline Guerrero - Photographer, Mentor, and Chaos Coordinator

Welcome to an incredibly raw and inspiring episode of The Confidence and Communication Podcast! Today, we're joined by the phenomenal Emmeline Guerrero, a talented photographer, dedicated mentor, and self-identified chaos coordinator (because she’s a mom). Emmeline shares her personal journey of radical self-acceptance and how she helps people, especially BIPOC women, shed layers of guilt, shame, and self-doubt. Her powerful storytelling and connection through her photography create bold portraits that empower individuals to embrace their true selves.

Episode Highlights:

• Emmeline’s journey of radical self-acceptance and the challenges she faced along the way
• The power of connection and storytelling in overcoming guilt, shame, and self-doubt
• How Emmeline helps BIPOC women find confidence in their skin
• Balancing motherhood and a thriving career as a photographer and mentor
• The truth about how hard it is to navigate self-acceptance and empowerment
• Real-life examples of how Emmeline's work has transformed lives
• Tips for anyone struggling with self-doubt and seeking empowerment

Quote of the Episode: "Why didn’t anyone tell me how hard this is? The journey of self-acceptance is not easy, but it’s the most empowering thing you can do for yourself. Embrace your story, connect with others, and find confidence in your unique journey."

Call to Action: If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and leave a review where ever you listen to podcasts! Follow Emmeline (and me) on Instagram for more insights and inspiring stories about self-acceptance and empowerment.

Connect with Emmeline Guerrero:

www.emmelineguerrero.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmeline.gr/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmmelineGuerrero

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@emmelinegr

www.littlemoons.ca

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littlemoons.ca

Connect with Jessica:

• Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes content: @jessicadumas.ca
• Explore ways to work with me, including 1-on-1 mindset coaching: Work with Jessica

Sponsor Shoutouts:

• A special thank you to our sponsor, Johnston Group Inc., for their continued support. Learn more about them at Johnston Group Inc..
• Use code "JESSICAD15" for 15% off your nixit purchase at https://nixit.ca/?sscid=a1k8_zy7l&
• Don’t forget to try my new fav skincare BBTallow! Use for 100% guarantee @bbtallowb on Instagram and www.bbtallow.ca for shopping! Use code Bbjessica15 for 15% off

129. Mindset & Manifestations Part 2

I always wanted a life where I could make more money and work less. Coming from a society that set me up for the rat race, plus growing up in poverty, made that feel like a ridiculous desire. How dare I! But I never gave up.

Today, I work a couple of days a week, or a few hours a day, and I’m making more money than I ever have. Plus, I feel safe, like I’ve finally let God, Creator, Universe take care of me.
Here’s what I did🤫🤭

👉🏽 I stopped telling the story of the struggle. I couldn’t keep trying to prove my limits because of my circumstances. When you tell the story and look at your circumstances as proof, you’re actually calling more of the limit in.
👉🏽 I leaned into faith, even when I didn’t know what that meant. I had to re-choose over and over again to have complete faith in a higher energy of God, Creator, Universe, even when I couldn’t see the proof. I believed and had faith that if I could imagine it, it’s possible.
👉🏽 I realized I had to be in for the long haul and not just look for a quick fix, because it’s the quick fix that can f@ck you up. Nothing happens overnight. Everything has to happen in your energy first and then come out into your real-world experience, and that takes time.
👉🏽 I had to stop taking score and expecting to create with cause and effect, or doing a thing to get a thing. That means really, like really, detaching from the outcome. Again, your circumstances don’t matter. Letting go, surrendering is next-level self-energy!
🤚🏽 I learned how to really reclaim my power back, in any area I chose to focus, recognizing that I am a (co-)creator in this life experience and I’m here for a good time!
🫶🏽 If you are sick of wishing & hoping for your manifestations, but your doubt and circumstances are making you feel like you’re doing something wrong, and you are looking for a space to be massively supported 🙌🏽 so you can create on another level, 🧠 rewire your mindset and become an ✨energetic match to your audacious desires, come to my Next Level Self Masterclass. Put "Masterclass" in the comments and I’ll send you the info!

This episode is all about my journey and what is happening next as I arrive to my next level! 

 

Connect with Jessica:

• Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes content: @jessicadumas.ca
• Explore ways to work with me, including 1-on-1 mindset coaching: Work with Jessica

Sponsor Shoutouts:

• A special thank you to our sponsor, Johnston Group Inc., for their continued support. Learn more about them at Johnston Group Inc..
• Use code "JESSICAD15" for 15% off your nixit purchase at https://nixit.ca/?sscid=a1k8_zy7l&
• Don’t forget to try my new fav skincare BBTallow! Use for 100% guarantee @bbtallowb on Instagram and www.bbtallow.ca for shopping! Use code Bbjessica15 for 15% off

128. Mindset & Manifestations Part 1

Connect with Jessica:

• Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes content: @jessicadumas.ca
• Explore ways to work with me, including 1-on-1 mindset coaching: Work with Jessica

Sponsor Shoutouts:

• A special thank you to our sponsor, Johnston Group Inc., for their continued support. Learn more about them at Johnston Group Inc..
• Use code "JESSICAD15" for 15% off your nixit purchase at https://nixit.ca/?sscid=a1k8_zy7l&
• Don’t forget to try my new fav skincare BBTallow! Use for 100% guarantee @bbtallowb on Instagram and www.bbtallow.ca for shopping! Use code Bbjessica15 for 15% off

127. How and Why Use Assessments for Confidence

Ep. 126 An introduction to Breathwork with Lee Mae Spence

Ep. 126 - An introduction to Breathwork with Lee Mae Spence

 

Have you heard of Breathwork? If you’re looking for someone who can help you take the first step, meet Lee! 

 

Lee Mae Spence is a Ininew, Metis and mixed European Iskwew. She is a member of York Factory First Nation and carries teachings from her kin, Storytellers, Knowledge Carriers, Knowledge Keepers and Elders with her to weave into her journey as a helper.  

 

Lee is a consultant, wellness advocate and breathwork facilitator who focuses on strengthening capacities through knowledge sharing with folks, organizations, and communities with a trauma informed centering connection, love and courage. She holds a bachelor of recreation management and community development from the University of Manitoba.  

 

Connect with here here: 

www.leemaespence.com

https://nourishment.substack.com

@leemaespence on Instagram

 

Connect with Jessica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadumas.ca/

Ways to work with her: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

 

Thank you to our sponsor, the Johnston Group Inc. https://johnstongroup.ca/

 

Use code jessicafox for 15% off your nixit purchase at www.nixit.ca

125. Nina Waste Events & Culture Reclamation

Ep. 125 Who dis? By Nina Waste Events

 

From crafting to business, these party girls are keeping their childhood memories alive and are bringing you in on the fun. Growing up with creativity and family gatherings is what led to fostering the fun and design of Nina Waste Events!

 

I’m so honored to hear their business story and help get the word out to more people who are looking for a new fun way to add activities, decorations and memories to their gatherings! 

 

Reach out to them for your next event! They have so much to offer. All their social links are below! 

 

Niña Waṡte (Waush-té) Events Launched on May 1st, it is owned by Tannis and Rayel Smoke and they offer rentals of very large games on their website. Their collection includes giant versions of Jenga, Dominos, Crib, Checkers, and Chess. Other giant games similar to Guess Who, Sorry, Scrabble and more! All of their games are at a larger scale perfect for birthdays, community events, family games nights and gatherings, anything and everything you think would be perfect for some games! They have got you covered at ninawasteeevents.ca

 

Website: https://ninawasteevents.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NinaWasteEvents

Instagram: Nina Waste (@ninawasteevents) • Instagram photos and videos

Linked In: (2) Nina Waste Events: Company Page Admin | LinkedIn

Tik Tok: Nina Waste Events (@ninawasteevents) | TikTok

 

Connect with Jessica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadumas.ca/

Ways to work with her: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

 

Thank you to our sponsor, the Johnston Group Inc. https://johnstongroup.ca/

 

Use code jessicafox for 15% off your nixit purchase at www.nixit.ca

 

#partygames

124. Working Less and Making More Energy

123. Fertility Warrior & Advocate: Anna Almojuela

1 in 6 women in Canada experience infertility and this is the story of Anna’s journey navigating the health system, IVF and relationships! She recognizes that the end outcome is not the same for everyone so please listen with care as this message is meant to be supportive to everyone who listens. 

Anna Almojuela and her husband struggled with infertility from 2018 to 2022, with the darkest periods taking place during the pandemic. After dedicating 2022 to IVF, she is now facing new challenges as a first time mom, to her rainbow baby, Elyanna Amavi.  Although the many years of struggles paid off for her family, she is very aware that a baby isn’t a guaranteed outcome for many others who face infertility.

 

In September of 2023, Anna began her fertility advocacy and created an Instagram page called @RainbowBabyEly as a safe platform to share their story, help educate and spread awareness.

 

Drawing from her own journey and experience, Anna strives to use her voice to combat stigma and provide comfort to those navigating similar challenges - aiming to foster a community where individuals feel supported, understood, and safe.

 

Thank you so much, Anna, for being so generous with your time and your story, in an effort to share your advocacy so that women and families no longer feel alone in their journey. 

 

Fertility Resume:

https://www.instagram.com/p/C6EkviLxX2V/?igsh=czJlenpvZnk0Mm13

 

Our Story:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxMbXEDuHuT/?igsh=M3ZzNGwzYjhjMGN5

 

IG Live Pt 1 of 3 during Canadian Fertility Awareness Week:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6NEUNXLeCr/?igsh=MTZhczkzNXVtcmhvNw==

 

Next steps to my advocacy:

The Gift of Love and Hope www.giftofloveandhope.ca

What’s next advocacy?  Visit Anna @RainbowBabyEly on Instagram

www.giftofloveandhope.ca

 

Connect with Jessica on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jessicadumas.ca/

Ways to work with her: https://jessicadumas.mykajabi.com/2024-link-in-bio-4c2ba954-b889-4a15-b857-ff29a427b4cc

Thank you to our sponsor, the Johnston Group Inc. https://johnstongroup.ca/

122. What Does it Mean to Surrender Anyway?