Finding Your Bliss

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by talented author, digital marketer and TikTok star Sierra Brown-Rodrigues! Sierra Brown-Rodrigues is a published author, trendologist, independent digital marketer and founder of See You Next Tuesday Media. As she describes it, ÂSheÂs an avid internet abuser and a storyteller at heart. When sheÂs not running See You Next Tuesday Media, Sierra helps brands blend creative storytelling with strategic thinking to create impactful multimedia campaigns. Sierra is here to talk about upcoming trends for 2024, social media and her new book of poetry, "Growing Pains." To connect with Sierra, you can go to the following links: https://www.tiktok.com/@sierramadison.jpeg?_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/sierramadison.jpg/ https://www.seeyounexttuesdaymedia.com/ Also on the program, we have mental health advocate and singer/songwriter Catherine Harrison! Catherine (M.A. Psych.) is a Canadian musician, mental health strategy consultant, human-centred leadership expert, author, certified executive coach, and advocate for inclusive and equitable well-being. As the founder and president of Revelios, she aims to improve our collective mental health literacy and social fitness through education, reducing stigma, and facilitating open, courageous conversations. Over the past several years, Catherine has been active in illuminating the unique mental health challenges that musicians and crew experience and is currently a trusted advisor to several national and international non-profit music organizations. Catherine is here to talk about her beautiful new song "Love is Not a Game," for which all proceeds will be donated to the Unison Fund! To listen to Catherine's single "Love is Not a Game," you can go to the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqZsSCMK7IY And to connect with Catherine you can go to the following links: https://www.instagram.com/thecatherineharrison/ https://www.facebook.com/thecatherineharrison https://www.revelios.com/ For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by the beautiful and talented broadcaster, Pooja Handa! Torontonians have come to know Pooja as one of the familiar faces greeting them every morning to help start their day with a smile. She has spent almost 20 years working on air in television as a News Anchor, Reporter and TV Host, covering everything from politics to entertainment, as well as contributing to major events taking place in Toronto. She has hosted broadcasts for the annual Pride Parade, and Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade, and has reported from the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival. Before joining the Pooja and Gurdeep Show on 98.1 CHFI, Pooja worked as a Morning Show Host on CP24 Breakfast and also made regular appearances on CTVÂs "The Social" and "Marilyn Dennis Show." Her career in television started as a Traffic Reporter and Entertainment Host for Global Morning News in Toronto in 2003. PoojaÂs love of performing started at a young age. At 18 years old she auditioned and was accepted into The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, before moving back to Toronto to pursue her career in broadcasting. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in WomenÂs Studies from York University and a diploma in Broadcast Journalism from Seneca College. As a second-generation South Asian Canadian, Pooja has been very active in her community and has made giving back a priority. She has worked with several charities and continues to mentor young women in their career paths. Pooja has used her platform to help normalize infertility after sharing her own personal struggles with starting a family. When Pooja is not working, you may find her at a Raptors or Leafs game. She loves trying out new recipes, travelling and entertaining in her spare time. Pooja lives with her husband Paul and two children in Toronto. You can also watch Pooja regularly on Breakfast Television, CityLine and TSC. For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by the author of "Enough as You Are" and "Big Love: The Power of Living with a Wide-Open Heart," Scott Stabile! Scott Stabile is a passionate love advocate who believes there is no force more powerful than love to create real connection and healing in our world. Scott guides transformational breathwork journeys and leads personal empowerment workshops internationally. His inspirational posts have attracted a huge and devoted social media following, including more than 350,000 Facebook fans. For more info visit him online at ScottStabile.com and/or check out his newsletter at http://www.scottstabile.substack.com. For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, the Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by authors Marnie and Rena Schwartz! Marnie and Rena are high-energy identical twin sisters who have taken their passion and purpose to the next level, creating an undeniable vibe! Since 2002, the dynamic duo have co-owned ViBE Dance and Fitness Studio, an inclusive and non-competitive dance school. Together, these inspiring leaders are recognizable professional dancers performing with the Toronto Raptors Dance Pak and sharing the stage with the likes of the Backstreet Boys and Neil Young. Their entrepreneurial spirit led to the invention of a product, the Cartwhirler Cartwheel Mat, as well as a series of kids' confidence-building interactive books. Most recently, the twins published their transformational self-help book titled "EMPOWER YOUR ViBE, Igniting Your Passion, Purpose, and Brand to Unleash Your Unstoppable Best Self". As motivational speakers, Marnie and Rena's core message is a powerful blend of inspiration and empowerment. The twins hope to EMPOWER YOUR ViBE with their concrete strategies on how to move forward in life and business in an optimistic and fulfilling way. For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by beauty entrepreneur Alexis Eizinas! Alexis is the founder of Silvering, the first North American beauty brand to provide cosmetics and haircare that is uniquely designed to amplify  never hide  the true beauty of naturally silvering hair. Leveraging over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, and her own experience trying to find beauty products that worked for her own silvering hair, Alexis has created a truly innovative and contemporary range of products. A woman who truly believes that Âwisdom is beautifulÂ, Ms. Eizinas is building the brand with the mission to change the way all women see silvering hair - to see it as aspirational and chic. Also on the program, we have author Rishma Govani! Rishma Govani is an experienced communications professional with over 20 years of experience in the media industry. She is passionate about creating tangible change in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. Rishma is the author of the childrenÂs book, "Sushi & Samosas," a trip of tasty transformations and "The Stars That Shine for You," a journey of loss & love around the world. She also has two other kids books in the works that all celebrate diversity in childrenÂs literature. She is the proud mother of her two kids Khalil, and Mila, and their puppy, Hero. For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by legendary and award-winning musical theatre actress, singer, dancer and composer Louise Pitre! Receiving a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut in the smash hit "Mamma Mia!" was a highlight for Louise Pitre, CanadaÂs first lady of musical theatre. In a career that spans theatre, television and concert stages all across North America and Europe, Louise Pitre is a beautiful artist and this show is like a masterclass for all theatre-goers and students of the theatre. In addition to headlining the Toronto, Broadway and US touring company casts of Mamma Mia!, Louise is known for her signature performances as Fantine in "Les Misérables" (Toronto, Montreal and Paris), the title character in "Edith Piaf," Mama Rose in "Gypsy" (Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, Gary Griffin director) and Joanne in "Company," again with director Gary Griffin. She also earned raves for leading roles in "Annie Get Your Gun," "Song & Dance," "Jacques Brel Is Alive And Well And Living In Paris," "The World Goes ÂRound," "Blood Brothers," "Tartuffe," "WhoÂs Afraid of Virginia Wolf?," "The Roar of the Greasepaint  The Smell of the Crowd," "Applause," "The Toxic Avenger," "A Year With Frog and Toad;" and "I Love You, YouÂre Perfect, Now Change." In 2014 she premiered in the new Asolo Rep Theatre production of "Luck Be A Lady" created and directed by Gordon Greenberg and in 2015, she originated the role of the Snake in the World Premiere of "The Little Prince" by James D. Reid and Nicholas Lloyd Webber at Theatre Calgary for which she won a Critter Award. For her role as Edith Piaf in the North American premiere of "The Angel & the Sparrow" at the Segal Centre in Montreal in 2018, Louise received a META nomination (Montreal English Theatre Awards) for Outstanding Lead Performance by an Actress. The showÂs director Gordon Greenberg stated: ÂLouise is probably the foremost interpreter of Edith Piaf in the worldÂ. In 2019, "The Angel & The Sparrow" was brought to Toronto by Mirvish Productions and retitled "Piaf/Dietrich, A Legendary Affair" at which time Louise reprised her role as Piaf to enthusiastic reviews. Also in 2019, Louise played Adult Marie van Goethem in the new musical Marie, Dancing Still presented at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle. The musical is largely the result of collaboration by five-time Tony Award-winning director-choreographer Susan Stroman and the Tony Award-winning team of writer Lynn Ahrens and composer Stephen Flaherty. In the 2019 Musical Stage Company production of Next To Normal in Toronto, Louise broke through gender boundaries by playing the role of Doctor Madden (Doctor Fine) previously portrayed as male. In September 2009, Louise made her Carnegie Hall debut singing the role of Ulrika in the concert version of the musical "Kristinaby" ABBAÂs Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus which she reprised at Royal Albert Hall in April 2010. In 2013 Louise premiered her self-penned one-woman show "On The Rocks" at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto with original songs by Louise Pitre and W. J. Matheson. During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, Louise sought an opportunity to share her intimate show virtually in May 2021 through Stream Stage Productions. Louise has guested with orchestras across Canada and the U.S. and appears in concert regularly throughout North America with accompaniment ranging from big band to solo piano. Her small screen appearances include LifetimeÂs "A Christmas Wedding," "Recipe for a Perfect Christmas," "Merry Matrimony," "MVP," "Flashpoint" and the CBC biopic "Celine" in which she played Celine DionÂs mother, Therese. Louise was the host of "Star Portraits" on Bravo for its two seasons. She was chosen to be one of the three judges for Andrew Lloyd WebberÂs CBC series "Over The Rainbow." Louise is the winner of a National Broadway Touring Award, a New York Theatre World Award, a San Francisco Theatre Critics Award, a Betty Mitchell Award and four Dora Mavor Moore Awards, all for best performance by a leading actress in a musical. Since earning her Honours BA in Music Education (piano) from the University of Western Ontario, Louise has become the proud recipient of honorary degrees from the Royal Conservatory of Music and Humber College along with a Doctorate of Music from the University of Western Ontario. Louise has released five solo CDÂs: "Shattered," "All of My Life Has Led To This," "Songs My Mother Taught Me," "On The Rocks" and an all-French CD, "La Vie En Rouge." She is heard as Fantine in the Paris cast recording of "Les Misérables," and as Ulrika in the Benny Andersson/Bjorn Ulvaeus musical "Kristina" cast recording live at Carnegie Hall. She, together with W. Joseph Matheson and Diane Leah recorded their original wartime musical "Could You Wait?" which premiered at Theatre Orangeville. Louise holds the position of Honorary Co-chair with the Hélène Tremblay Lavoie Foundation created to help address a critical lack of long-term care for Francophones in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The foundation leads the way on behalf of Francophones, especially those in the later stages of their lives, to have the opportunity to live in French and enjoy the quality of life that they deserve. For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by talented singer-songwriter Liz Lieber! With her velvet alto vocals and more hair than she knows what to do with, Liz Lieber is an NYC-based singer-songwriter known for her lush, soulful sound. Influenced by artists like Carole King, Sara Bareilles, and Amy Winehouse, she brings a unique blend of honesty and sass to her music. Liz discovered her musical passions at a young age, starting piano lessons in first grade and adding voice lessons three years later. With a mission to spread her love of harmonies and catchy hooks around the world, Liz continues to captivate audiences with her powerful voice and infectious energy. You can catch Liz performing live weekly on Facebook and TikTok, as well as sharing fresh tunes across her social media pages. To listen to Liz's beautiful single "No Place Like This" you can go to the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1S-Bj1y5Ow And to listen to Liz's covers of "That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne Warwick and her "Yesterday Once More" by the Carpenters, you can go to the following links: https://www.instagram.com/p/Coxai2PjSBZ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/CtaJxggtPX1/ For more on Finding Your Bliss you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by Estelle Erasmus to talk all about her new book "Writing That Gets Noticed"! Estelle Erasmus is a professor of writing at New York University, the host of the Freelance Writing Direct podcast, and former All About the Pitch columnist for WriterÂs Digest. She has written about a variety of subjects (health, beauty, fitness, publishing, business and travel) for numerous publications. Her articles for the New York Times and Washington Post have gone globally viral (with more than 500 comments on her NYT piece, "How to Bullyproof Your Child"). She has appeared on Good Morning America and has had her articles discussed on The View. She has also taught, coached, and mentored many writers who have gone on to be widely published. She has written about a variety of subjects (health, beauty, fitness, publishing, business and travel) for numerous publications. Her articles for the New York Times and Washington Post have gone globally viral (with more than 500 comments on her NYT piece, "How to Bullyproof Your Child"). She has appeared on Good Morning America and has had her articles discussed on The View. She has also taught, coached, and mentored many writers who have gone on to be widely published. To listen to Estelle's beautiful cover of "Summertime" by Gershwin, you can go to the following link: https://soundcloud.com/user-201921535-658441499/summertime-cover-by-estelle-erasmus?si=680e8c0179614595b3473d5978cf902c&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing For more on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss in an Encore Presentation, Bliss Expert and Life Coach Judy Librach is joined by Paul “Rosey” Rosen, who is a three-time Paralympian, Gold Medalist, and arguably the greatest sledge hockey goalie in history. He is one of the few athletes to ever medal in international summer and winter games. As well, he was presented with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal in 2013 by the Prime Minister of Canada and Ontario’s Lieutenant Governor, for his contributions outside of Canadian athletics. Paul Rosen’s childhood dream mirrored the fantasy of virtually every young child growing up in Canada: to play in the National Hockey League. “Rosey” was well on his way to making that dream a reality until 1975, when as a 15-year-old boy, Paul broke his leg in 14 places during a tournament. Paul’s leg was shattered, along with his hopes of playing professional hockey. Rosey’s leg was never the same again, and for the next two decades, Paul endured twenty-eight surgeries to his leg. Then, in 1997, his leg gave out in a German airport coming home from coaching in an overseas tournament. Rosey’s leg was in such bad shape, he would need another 14 procedures in the 18 months that followed. To recap, that was 38 surgeries from 1975 until June 8th, 1999. On June 8th, 1999, a doctor delivered these four chilling words to Paul: “You’re going to die.” In a life-defining decision, Paul opted - without hesitation - to have his leg amputated above the knee on June 9th, 1999 - less than 24 hours after the doctor’s ultimatum. From then on, Paul Rosen’s perspective, mindset, and purpose would change forever. He chose to start the true meaning of his life immediately after having his leg amputated. After this operation, he learned how to play sledge hockey and became one of the best goalies in the world. Starting at age 40, Rosey played in three Paralympics and shut out the number one ranked Team Norway in the gold medal game of the 2006 Torino Paralympic Games. Rosey even has five hockey world championships and a bronze medal in sitting volleyball, from the summer 2007 PanAm Games in Brazil. Since choosing life and having his leg amputated in 1999, Paul has given over 1100 motivational talks and has become a recognized “ability” advocate for the differently-abled. Paul regularly visits schools and mentors children - and their parents - in the hospital. On January 30th, 2019, on Bell Let’s Talk Day, Paul was sick. Sick of the pain and sick of the hurt. On January 30th, 2019, Paul Rosen tried to end his own life. On an especially dark winter night, Paralympic gold medal hero Paul “Rosey” Rosen said that he “was sick of being the greatest guy in the world to people and a piece of garbage to myself.” On January 30th, 2019, Paul wrote three goodbye letters, one to each of his children - and then took 35 OxyContin pills to end his pain. He admits, now, that he didn’t want to die. However, at that moment, he no longer wanted to live. Paul had lived with mental health, depression and concussion issues and had been addicted to painkillers for years. With little memory of the event, Paul learned that he called 911 to save his own life. He also unlocked his own door and placed his health card and keys on his dresser. While he attempted to stop living, Paul Rosen did not really want to die. He woke up in the hospital and changed his life for the better when he asked for help. After asking for assistance, Paul spent 17 days in the mental health unit of the Toronto General Hospital. He is driven to share his story to help break the stigma around discussing suicide, depression and addiction. Paul is about to celebrate three years of sobriety and is determined to continue helping others. The events that led up to Paul’s decision are detailed in this candid biography, and the message remains one of ultimate hope and survival. “Never Give Up” is the meaning of Paul Rosen’s life. It is also the title of the book he wrote with famed sports author Roger Lajoie in 2021. Roger Lajoie helped Paul find his voice and share his story. Roger has been a sports writer, broadcaster and hockey executive for more than four decades. His previous books include “The Goal of My Life” with legendary Canadian hero Paul Henderson (a Globe and Mail bestseller) and “The Road to Hockeytown” with Jimmy Devellano. Now, Paul Rosen spends much of his life helping people break down stigmas around mental health, suicide prevention, depression and addiction. He is determined to share his message of hope, recovery and “Never Giving Up.” He can be reached directly anytime at: 647.669.6857 [email protected] www.PaulRosen.ca Also on the program, we have emerging 18-year-old pop singer-songwriter SAGE - the moniker of Sage Siegel - who has released her second single of 2021, “Finish Line,” which is available now on all streaming platforms via AWAL. The track will be included on her upcoming EP and follows up her 2021 debut release, “Homesick Feelin’.” Growing up in Toronto, SAGE has been singing since before she could speak. Losing her father unexpectedly at the age of 3 and growing up with a younger brother with non-verbal autism, singing became a way for her to connect with her feelings and emote to music early on. Over the years, SAGE began sharing covers on YouTube and TikTok, in addition to writing original music. In 2021, she had a viral moment with her cover of "As The World Caves In" by Matt Maltese, amassing over 2M views and 575K likes. Since then, she has garnered a following of 86,000 on TikTok. Since beginning to write for her debut project this year, SAGE has collaborated with Paris Carney (Maggie Lindemann, Bea Miller), Drew Polovick (Friday Pilots Club, OSTON), Nigel Hemmye (Mothica, Caroline Kole), Theo and the Climb (REI AMI, WRENN), Sleeping Lion (Kira Kosarin), and Austin Wolfe (JORDY). She has received support from Popstar! Magazine, with a four-page artist feature in their April 2021 Digital Magazine, alongside coverage from Traklife, Cage Riot, The Music Enthusiast, and Channel Sounds. Click here to listen to SAGE sing her song "Finish Line" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0r6otSXpyzFzrli2jwxKhE?si=c7dfffebf57b431c&nd=1 For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have an encore presentation of Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy LibrachÂs conversation with Neal Dlin and the cast of Unsung Heroes! Also on the program is the cast of Unsung Heroes to discuss their 10th Anniversary and final show! Neal Dlin is an award-winning practitioner and recognized thought leader in the areas of contact centres, and customer and employee experience. He has 30 years of experience across multiple industries, leading brands and digital start-ups, and he has proven results in service strategy development, employee and customer journey design, customer service and contact centre design and transformation. He is also the Founder of Chorus Tree Inc. a consulting firm that helps their clients achieve remarkable success in these areas. In 2009, NealÂs mother Barbara passed away. She was a single mom who raised three kids in poverty and was NealÂs unsung hero. Neal decided that he needed to do something to honour his momÂs life, and after being involved in a few community theatre shows, he decided to create Unsung Heroes Productions (UHP). In 2013, he produced his first show. The goal of UHP was to raise money for charities that mattered to Barbara, bring the community together and celebrate musical theatre. After 10 years, UHP has staged 12 productions, performed 280 songs, has had over 250 people involved as cast or crew and has donated almost $700,000 to charity. Most of what there is to know about Neal can be found by getting involved with the show. As cast, crew, sponsor or audience member, you can see firsthand the power of these shows, the community they foster, and the entertainment, laughter, music and love they nurture. It is the embodiment of what Barbara passed on to Neal and his siblings. It is her legacy. Neal is also the proud father of four amazing kids, Joshua, Brayden, Keaton and Lennon, as well as the very lucky husband to his beautiful wife and partner in life, Jaime Saibil. Judy Librach will also be joined by some of the original cast of Unsung Heroes, including Joanna Pearl, Aaron Luftspring, Deena Grossman and Laurie Goodman. To listen to the cast of Unsung Heroes play their beautiful songs, you can go to the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m6vXeDSOog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tphfGHdcQA8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_QzFqKpZwU For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio