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C25-40. Anastasia Shade Cedar & Silk Picnics.

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Anastasia Shade, on air from October 7th

With over 25 years of experience in high-end spas catering to celebrity clients, I have been immersed in the world of luxury. My passion for my work has always been about providing exceptional care and ensuring that every client enjoys an unparalleled experience. As a self-proclaimed beach enthusiast aka Beach Bum, I thrive in the great outdoors, where I find my true sense of peace and fulfillment.
When I venture out, I do so in style, prioritizing comfort without compromising on elegance. It was only a matter of time before I transformed this passion into a reality for others to enjoy. I am dedicated to weaving together all my interests to create a business that is a true extension of myself. By collaborating with local companies, I aim to bring their services and products to life while indulging in my love for outdoor luxury.

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I am passionate about helping business owners reach their goals and objectives. At ActionCOACH Vancouver, I drive business growth, develop innovative strategies, and establish relationships with potential clients who are determined to succeed.

This venture is not just a business; it’s a calling that was meant to be.

Owner / Founder of Cedar & Silk Picnics

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C25-39. Lisa K Friedman’s novel “Hello Wife” 

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Mental Health Awareness with Sara Troy and her guest Lisa Friedman, on air from September 30th

K. Friedman, author of the novel Hello Wife Lisa explores the devastating impact of opioid abuse on the families of those who are addicted

Single, unfulfilled, and well into middle age, Charlotte Lansing desperately seeks love and acceptance. When she announces her engagement to an unemployed morphine addict, her family is thrown into turmoil. Her mother tries to prevent disaster, her father tries to bridge the divide, and her sister clings to the hope that their bond will protect Charlotte. But Charlotte has finally found happiness, and she resists their efforts even as she disappears into her new husband’s addiction.

As Charlotte’s family grapples with the storm her choices unleash, Hello Wife lays bare the fragility of love, the strength of sisterhood, and the invisible scars of the opioid crisis. Darkly funny, achingly real, and unexpectedly hopeful, this unforgettable novel pulses with emotion and humanity on every page.

With razor-sharp insight and tender prose, Friedman invites readers into the life of a woman determined to hold onto happiness, despite all consequences. And, in this case, the consequences are dire.

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Lisa K Friedman is an award-winning essayist, author and educator whose work appears in newspapers and magazines in print and online, including The New York Times, Smithsonian, and in The Huffington Post, where she maintained a humor column for several years. She holds a MA degree in Fiction from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in American Literature from George Washington University. She teaches creative writing at American University, and mentors professional and beginning writers in the art of fiction. When she is not writing, Lisa is sailing on a sunfish with her dog at the bow. She lives in Washington DC.

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C25-39. Todd Smith, Conflict-Avoidance

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Todd Smith, on air from September 30th.

How to go from conflict-avoidant in relationships to confident and connected

If you are a sensitive person who is strongly affected by conflict in relationships, you’re not alone. At the beginning of my marriage, I found conflict unavoidable, and it challenged me to the core. As a result, I started doing inner work and found a growing resilience inside me. I’m here to share how it’s possible to respect your own sensitivity, even while taking up space in your relationship. 

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I come from a background of spiritual development, and I lived in an ashram for about 10 years in my twenties. When I left the ashram, I had trouble integrating into the real world, including the world of being in a relationship. I discovered a process called The Work of Byron Katie and dove into it, at first thinking it would give me the courage to leave my relationship. I soon found that I was the main sticking point in the relationship and that I could easily shift out of my victim mentality. I’m still in the same relationship 25 years later. I now feel like an equal to my partner and feel connected instead of alone.

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C25-32. Linda Bucher, “Hella Yes.”

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Linda Bucher, on air from August 5th

I believe this with every fibre of my being: Your gifts matter—and the world needs what only you can bring. But I didn’t always live that way. For years, I chased success by the world’s definition—climbing ladders, checking boxes, doing everything “right.” And yet, I felt stuck. Unfulfilled. Disconnected from who I truly was. It took a series of losses and life-altering moments to wake me up—to see that real success doesn’t come from what you do for approval, but from living in alignment with who you are. That awakening changed everything. Now, as a Master Certified life coach and speaker, I help high-potential individuals—those who know there’s more for them but feel stuck in the “meh”—break free and step into a life that feels like a bold, empowered “hella yes.” My mission is simple but powerful: to guide you toward clarity, confidence, and meaning. Because when you know your worth and own your gifts, you don’t just change your life—you create a ripple that reaches others. And that’s how we change the world.

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In my 30s, my life looked great on paper—but inside, I felt deeply unsettled. Everything felt “meh,” and I didn’t know if the problem was my job, my marriage, or me. That disconnect showed up in my body: chronic back pain, sleepless nights, weight gain, and a gallbladder functioning at only 25%. One day, through tears and frustration, I said out loud, “I don’t know what life I’m meant to be living, but it sure as hell isn’t this one.” That moment of truth cracked something open. I found a life coach—and then a link that said, “Become a coach.” And I did. In the process, I came home to myself, reclaimed my worth, found my purpose, and rebuilt my life from the inside out. Now, as a Master Certified life coach and speaker, I help others do the same—break free from the “meh” and step into a life that feels like a powerful, soul-aligned “hella yes.”

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Grab your free copy, roll up your sleeves, and get ready for some eye-opening (and possibly life-changing) aha moments. By the time you finish the workbook, you won’t just have a clear definition of success—you’ll see that you’re way closer than you think.

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C25-28. BarbaraAnne, #BeBoldBeBrave

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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her guest Barbara Anne, on air from July 15th

? The Power of Being Seen ?
Too often, the world forgets the brilliance that lives in women over 40. We’ve been the caregivers, the builders, the soul-bearers, and the quiet warriors. We’ve overcome, transformed, and risen, sometimes in silence, often without applause. But no more.

This is the time to Be Bold, Be Brave.

My latest campaign is a tribute to the women who have lived, lost, learned, and led, with grace, with grit, and with unapologetic strength. It is a celebration of the women who dared to rewrite their stories after 40, who’ve walked through fire and emerged not burned but forged.

The Power of Being Seen is not about vanity. It’s about visibility.
It’s about acknowledging our journeys, honouring our bodies, valuing our wisdom, and reclaiming our place in the spotlight, not for approval, but for truth.
Because when women over 40 are truly seen, the world shifts. Generations are inspired. Real change begins.

This movement is not just for the bold-hearted, it’s for those ready to remember who they are, to share their truth, and to stand tall in their magnificence.

? Let us lift each other up.
? Let us reflect one another’s light.
? Let us be seen—in all our boldness, bravery, and beauty.

Are you one of these women? Or do you know someone who is? Join the conversation. Tag a woman who has inspired you after 40. Let her know she’s seen, she’s valued, and she’s celebrated.

#BeBoldBeBrave
#ThePowerOfBeingSeen
#WomenOver40
#CelebrateWisdom
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Barbara Anne is a portrait artist and entrepreneur whose journey began far from the camera lens. With a background in entrepreneurship, business coaching and community leadership, she spent years helping others grow their brands and voices—while quietly hiding from the spotlight herself. After a period of deep personal reflection and a growing frustration with how women, especially in business, undervalue their self-image, Barbara transformed her photography hobby into a powerful tool to change lives and never looked back. What had begun as a creative outlet quickly became a calling: to help people reclaim their sense of worth, one portrait at a time. Today, she runs Barbara Anne Photography, where she creates empowering portrait experiences that turn self-doubt into confidence and photographs into legacy artwork.

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