Freddie’s birth was perfect in my eyes. It was the best day of our lives.But the truth is, it did NOT go as plannedMy home birth turned into a 9-1-1 emergency phone call at 11:15PM on Christmas EveI ‘transitioned’ in the ambulance and had to hold off from pushing, as the paramedic drove top speed to the hospitalMy worry in sharing the 90 minute audio file is simply out of fear of judgement of our birth decisions,My intention in sharing it is to show others that even if things don’t go...

In this quick episode, Kelsey delves into some random musings from her week including;- the transformative power of a simple morning walk routine that inspired a tonne of creativity - the concept of 'luck' (aka the way I have learned to be more OPEN to luck, and to make good fortune more predictable). This is a simple + practical tip that can help you align yourself with opportunities and increase your chances of success - Lastly, I'm excited to share some updates about my much-anticipated...

In this episode, Kelsey delves into the topic of self-sabotage in business.She highlights 3 common ways entrepreneurs may unknowingly hold themselves back and provides actionable advice on overcoming these challenges.Tune in to uncover valuable strategies for breaking free from self-sabotaging patterns and unlocking your full business potential.Episode quote: Overcoming Self-Sabotage: "She was stuck in a cycle of preparation and brainstorming and writing down ideas, but there was no action or...

Welcome back to Visionary Life! I'm your host, Kelsey, and it's our first episode of Season 13. This year is a special one for me—not only have we just wrapped up an incredible 2023, but it's also the start of a profoundly personal new chapter. My husband and I welcomed baby Frederick into the world on Christmas day!In this episode, we're recapping some of the professional growth I had in 2023 and also chatting about personal insights around creating my "vivid vision / painted picture", my...

Hey Visionaries - it's time for another instalment of the Visionary Mama Series!In today's solo episode, I am doing a fun (& impromptu) Ask Me Anything Episode!From unusual pregnancy symptoms to maintaining an active lifestyle, and even pondering motherhood's impact on my ambition—we're getting personal.Discover how I'm handling maternity leave while ensuring my business thrives, and join me in celebrating the big and small moments pre-baby arrival.Connect With Kelsey...

Marketing is vital to the success of any business, because it's how you connect, communicate and ensure that customers feel comfortable spending their hard earned money with you. In this episode, Kelsey makes her Marketing Trends & Predictions for 2024!Including:1. The Importance of Adapting to Social Media Trends- The evolution of social media into publishing platforms- How algorithms favor in platform content creation- Example of using Instagram for broadcasts instead of redirecting...

This week I am sitting down with Brandon Fong, and I am being interviewed on his podcast called Beyond Curious!This conversation comes full circle from last week (I interviewed Brandon on Episode #315 of Visionary Life) and today I reveal the story behind my Justin Bieber "visionary" moment and its subsequent impact on my life's path. I also take you along the journey from working my dream job for one of Canada's Top health food companies (Vega) in my 20's to the harsh news of being let go...

Brandon Fong: Where do I even begin with this incredible human!?He has the biggest heart, a true gift for connecting people together and creating meaningful gatherings, and a curious explorer of life.I met Brandon inside of a virtual mastermind, but a year later I flew to Park City Utah to meet him in person at a retreat he created for visionary entrepreneurs.I genuinely enjoy my conversations with Brandon, whether they’re recorded or not, and today I get to share one of them with you.We're...

Welcome back to another episode of Visionary Life! I'm your host, Kelsey, and today we have a very special guest joining us, Maxine Cunningham. In this episode, Maxine generously allows us to pick her brain (she's the founder of Pick My Brain - see what I did ther?) as she shares her inspiring journey of personal and professional growth. Max opens up about...* Her experience starting her career as an Investment Banker, becoming an Economist and eventually quitting to become an Entrepreneur...

Does Mercury Retrograde Affect Your Business? Let's Talk to a Business Astrologer! Melanie Marisol is a business astrologer for Small Business Owners to Medium Enterprise CEOs, Legacy Builders and Change Makers.She provides a fusion of applied modern astrology, numerology, and strategic soul searching to lead business leaders to uncover deeper spiritual meaning to their thriving businesses.In this episode, we talk about...* How to tap into your intuition and connect with your gut feelings for...

Are you feeling overwhelmed and unsure about how to set up your Black Friday Campaign this year? Don’t worry - I can help! I’ve been a marketing consultant for the past 8 years (and working in corporate marketing before that) so it’s certainly not my first Black Friday Rodeo ;)Save your seat: https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/2rna8469vvd0 (https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/2rna8469vvd0) Join me for my one-time only, 90-minute virtual Masterclass where I’m teaching The Breakthrough Black Friday...

Are you mama or mama-to-be looking to navigate fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood while also chasing your entrepreneurial dreams?Do you want to get a behind-the-scenes look into my journey of pregnancy and preparing to take maternity leave as a self-employed entrepreneur?Look no further!In The Visionary Mama series I'm here to bring you the realness of what's going on as I enter this brand new season - from conception to postpartum and beyond.Tune in as I share bi-weekly content (emails,...

In this episode we're talking about Riding the Wave of Success and How Kove Ocean Foods is Making Waves in the Natural Food Industry.Kove is developing del...

Last Friday, a group of inspiring men and women came together to work on completing their online courses. I co-hosted this full day event with Emily Elliot in beautiful Guelph, Ontario!It was an amazing evening full of brainstorming, extracting our courses, eating delicious food, engaging in meaningful conversations, and sharing lots of laughter with other entrepreneurs who just 'get it'. Whether it was struggles with picking technology for our courses or simply trying to make sense out how...

Have you been dreaming of finishing your Online Course?It’s floating around your mind but you aren't making progress...Well, it's time to SAY GOODBYE to your excuses & FINALLY launch the Profitable Course that you're here to teach.Online Course, Complete™...

My guest of the show today is Brand Photographer, Evie Tavares.Evie is someone I met very serendipitously, through Facebook Marketplace (where all good business friendships begin.. lol!)But there's definitely a reason that my path crossed with Evie.I had only lived in my town for about a year, and was thinking that I needed new brand photos. I wanted to hire someone local, but I hadn't yet met anyone with that particular expertise.Then, I meet Evie while selling her my Oura Ring - and we...

This is a random show, and solo recording with yours truly!Buckle up, I'm going all over the place:* Why I Went From PC to Mac After 34 Years!* My Client Reached a $17k Launch (she was previously only generating $450/month)* Why Everyone Should Bake Their Own Bread* Don't Give Up On 2023!* Garage Band Is SOOOO Confusing - But Here We Go!* How To Be Predictably Lucky* & MORE!Connect With Kelsey |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/Join The Mastermind |https://www.kelseyreidl.com/mastermindApply...

Ryan Castelez is the Founder and Creative Director of Discourse Coffee and The Counter Day Bar in Milwaukee, WI. Ryan is also (among MANY other things) a Drink Maker, an Author, a very Visionary Entrepreneur, a forward-thinking mixologist and a barista!I met Ryan Castelez at a retreat in Park City, Utah that I attended in July 2023, for adventurous entrepreneurs. Thanks to our mutual friend Brandon Fong (host of the Beyond Curious Podcast) for introducing us, and bringing us together for 3...

Ever wonder how someone could go from working multiple jobs to building a six-figure coaching business overnight?In my opinion, they didn’t!Perhaps that’s what they’ll tell you on Instagram, but they’re usually trying to sell you something on the other side!In this episode, I'm sharing the real 8 year journey that I've been on including:* Exactly HOW I built my business* The MANY jobs I worked as a built to full time income* Why I regret NOTHING on this path!* The different strategies I...

Emily O'Brien is the founder of Comeback Snacks, a popcorn and snacking company that she created from Prison!Her business was born out of a vision to give a chance at a 'comeback' to people who found themselves in prison, looking for a second chance.Emily landed in jail after trying to smuggle drugs across the border at the request of her boyfriend, a decision she knew she was uncomfortable with. Tune in to hear her story of redemption, and giving others a second chance at life and...

This week I'm welcoming Mindset & Success Coach, Emily Elliot, back to the podcast!Emily is a former Naturopathic Doctor turned Success Coach, and she is also my BUSINESS PARTNER inside of Your 2023 Leap (90 Day Business Coaching Program) and The Mastermind (a high level space for female entrepreneurs).In this episode, Emily and I discuss:* The Origin Story of our Mastermind (why we created it, what we talk about inside of our weekly meetings, who ELSE is inside of this beautiful group,...

Britt Cox is the Founder of Growing Nutrition, a Nutrition Coaching Practice where she helps busy families simplify healthy, nutritious meals for you and your family so you can feel good about what’s going on the table, and have more time for family fun.Britt was also a client of mine, and I've loved getting to know her as an Entrepreneur, Passionate Mama and Talented Nutritionist.In this episode, we chat about...* Sharing her authentic self to build a community, even if that means going...

In this episode, I'm sharing a quick snippet from a recent training I did on "How To Have a Marketing Breakthrough!".This is perfect for any entrepreneur or business owner who feels stuck or stagnant with their current marketing strategy, and who wants to be challenged to think bigger and to figure out their next big move to increase revenue.Marketing Breakthroughs can look like:* Identifying that Direct Response Marketing works REALLY well for you* SEO taking off, and focusing exclusively on...

This week I'm sitting down with an incredible Canadian Entrepreneur and Marketing Expert named Phil Chang.Phil is a Fractional CMO & COO and he helps small and medium businesses structure and grow, with his support!He is also the Co-hosts of the This Commerce Life Podcast, which I am a HUGE fan of (and actually attended a live taping of, last year in Toronto!)Phil is ALSO the co-founder of Old Growth Beverages (they sell microground teas).Essentially, he is a multi-passionate entrepreneur...

After two years of pain and healing, I'm finally ready to share (in very rough form) my story of navigating through grief while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit. Learn how to embrace difficult times like I did and come out stronger on the other side. In this episode I share some very imperfect insight into how to cope with your own grief and turn it into something positive. Please reach out to my on Instagram if you want to chat further!Connect With Kelsey...