This week, we welcome Dana Lee Harris to the podcast.

Dana Harris was born in California, and grew up in both Hawaii and Vancouver, BC. She developed an interest in the hospitality business very early and gained front-of-house experience as a server while taking sales, marketing, business, and event management courses.

Her father’s hobby wine import business gave her a great introduction to the field of beverage sales, and she worked briefly with his company before it was sold to an agency that she worked with for 13 years. Subsequently, she became the Regional Manager for Robert Mondavi in 2002 and then started her own marketing, PR and events business in 2006 along with being the executive Director of the BC Hospitality Foundation for 3 years. She gives back as a volunteer on many levels... as a fitness instructor, a member of Les Dames d’Escoffier, a board member with the BC Hospitality Foundation and on several hospitality-related committees.

She has been married To Dean for over 24 years and is a new grandmother of Charlie, who was named after her father. She loves to golf, workout, entertain and be entertained.

Exchange Quotes:

“No matter our circumstances, no matter our challenges or trials, there is something in each day to embrace and cherish. There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate it.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping,” – Fred Rogers

“Giving thanks, expressing our gratitude to others, and giving back in even the smallest of ways all add a true richness to our lives.” – Kathy Davis

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This week, we welcome Pearl Chiarenza to the podcast.

Pearl Chiarenza is best known for helping women authentically put themselves first without guilt. Professionally, she is known as a transformational life coach, author, and speaker that helps women become the SHERO of their life. She loves empowering women to put on their "SHERO Cape" and assume the superpower of positive mindset despite any challenges life throws your way. Pearl has been married to Chuck for 35 years and is a mom of two boys Matt (forever 25) and Nate 23.

Exchange Quotes:

“When you engage in people pleasing you are out of integrity with yourself, your goals, your dreams, and your life’s mission.” – Eileen Anglin

“Don’t be afraid of losing people but be afraid of losing yourself trying to make everyone happy.” – Naguib Mahfouz

Exchange Links:

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This week, we welcome Derrick McManus to the podcast.

Derrick McManus was a police officer in Australia for 42 years. Many of those years were spent as part of the Special Task And Rescue, or STAR team. Similar to SWAT or Seal team, these officers were the ones called in the more difficult situations. On one of these tasks, he was shot 14 times with an automatic rifle, was close to death, but 2 years later returned to full his full duties on the team. After retiring six years ago, Derrick now works as a motivational speaker and workshop leader, talking and teaching about human durability.

Exchange Quotes:

“I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life through conscious endeavour.” – Henry David Thoreau

“Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence.” = Peter A. Levine

Exchange Links:

Find Derrick on his website at www.derrickmcmanus.com

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