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All Figured Out with Andrea Barr: Figuring Out Work, Life and ParentingAuthor: Andrea Barr Figuring Out Work, Life and Motherhood
All Figured Out with Andrea Barr is the podcast for working moms who want more clarity, flexibility, and joy in their careers and family lives. Andrea Barra Certified Career Coach for Parents, mom of two, and former corporate leadershares honest conversations and practical strategies on work-life balance, parenting, self-care, and career growth so you can thrive at work and at home. Language: en-ca Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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118. Stop waiting for the perfect moment: how to create your own luck with Emily Shimwell
Thursday, 22 January, 2026
Emily wakes up her kids by asking them, "Who's going to have the best day EVER?!", and that's how you stay ready for magic, every single day. In this episode, Emily shares how she sold out her 110-person event after weeks of hardly selling any (and being on the hook for 10s of thousands of dollars), why she never leaves the house without feeling put together (and how it makes her a better mom), and the power of living in anticipation. From spontaneous two-week road trips to teaching her kids that mom is more than just "mom," Emily's approach to life, business, and parenthood will make you want to wear your favorite dress on a Tuesday and say yes to opportunities before you're "ready."In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Intro(02:34) How Emily attracts magic by expecting it and being ready(06:50) Putting your shoot-your-shot message out there despite fear(11:27) The real story behind selling Feast: financial facts, breaking point, and door-to-door sales(22:10) Why Emily is obsessed with dress codes (and what they really mean)(26:24) The "wear the damn dress" philosophy and feeling good as a mom(32:22) The spontaneous two-and-a-half-week Oregon road trip(37:46) What makes someone truly attractive as a human being(48:04) Why Emily feels sexier after becoming a mom(52:35) How to handle people who feel triggered by your confidence(56:00) Living in anticipation and romanticizing your own life(1:00:00) The psychology of investment: why price point matters(1:12:00) What Emily is still figuring out: monetizing long table dinners for the long haulKEY TAKEAWAYAs a mom, you're becoming a more powerful version of yourself. When you show up feeling good (however that looks for you), you're teaching your kids that you're not just Mom, you're a woman. And they need to see that.About Emily ShimwellEmily’s why is simple: to remind you why we’re here, to get us out from behind our screens, and back into real life, to make women feel confident, capable, and alive.Yorkshire-born storyteller, experience designer, mom of two small humans; Jack Wilder and Wilf Parker, now rooted in Squamish, BC. Emily’s a night owl and an early bird, and her coffee order is never predictable. Gathering is in her bones. Her door is always open, the kettle is always on, and she’ll happily run down the street just to compliment you. She creates spaces where people feel safe, alive, and deeply connected, which is the heartbeat of everything she does.To Emily, the ultimate symbol of connection is the dinner table. That’s why she founded Dine Wilder: curated dinner retreats for women craving more. More depth. More meaning. More real connection. She doesn’t just make things look beautiful. She crafts moments that stay with you long after the last plate is cleared.Connect with EmilyWebsite | https://dinewilderevents.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dine.wilder | https://www.instagram.com/_emily_wilder_ Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-shimwell-038937145/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571471623545 About Andrea Barr, host of All Figured Out:Andrea is a certified career and life coach for parents. Through her coaching, she supports parents in finding better work-life rhythms so they can continue to grow personally and professionally without sacrificing family time.Connect with AndreaWebsite | https://www.andreabarr.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredoutandrea | https://www.instagram.com/allfiguredout.podcast
