Their Story Matters with Sara Troy and her guest Amina Mohamed, on air from November 26th
My family and I came to Canada as refugees from Uganda when I was just three years old, fleeing the violence and uncertainty of Idi Amin’s regime. Growing up in Canada gave me opportunities and freedoms I’ll always be grateful for, and those experiences shaped my desire to give back to my home country.
I founded Cameras For Girls as a way to empower young women in Africa through photography and storytelling, giving them a voice and a means to step into media roles traditionally dominated by men. I’ve seen firsthand how these tools can break down barriers and open doors, enabling these young women to overcome cultural and gender biases and make an impact in their communities.
My “Why” is rooted in resilience, generosity, and social justice—values Canada gave to me and that I carry into this work. Through Cameras For Girls, I want to ensure that every young woman has the chance to realize her potential, regardless of her background. It’s about creating pathways to opportunity, breaking cycles of poverty, and showing that even the smallest gestures of support can transform lives.
Amina Mohamed, founder of Cameras For Girls, empowers young women across East Africa with photography and business skills, helping them secure jobs in male-dominated media. Her initiative provides cameras and a year-long curriculum, fostering ethical storytelling. Amina, a coveted speaker, champions gender equality and amplifies women’s voices.
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Choose Positive Living with Sara Troy and her Mission 262 guests, on air from November 26th
Deborah Drummond had a vision for a book that would capture the wisdom of 262 remarkable women, and she made that vision a reality. Since its release, the book has had a profound impact, not only on its readers but also on the women who contributed to it. It has taken on a life of its own, traveling to various places and inspiring both women and men around the world.
Today, the focus is on the experience of taking the book to the Emmy Awards, where it made an impression and inspired those in attendance and where the book will be next, Oscars maybe?
For 30+ years, Deborah Drummond has been a pioneer in the world of entrepreneurship. She’s an accredited Health Educator, Ultrapreneur, 9x International Best-Selling Author, International Top Performance Speaker, and founder of Mission Accepted Media. She’s the Founder and Visionary behind the Show Up Stand Up Speak Up, Yes You! Movement, a heart-centered project designed to inspire women, and those who support women, to remember the solidarity of International Women’s Day.
The only thing she loves more than rocking stages and changing lives is being Mom to Chloae & Ocean and YaYa to her precious grandbabies. Nothing motivates her more.
Johann Callaghan founder of the S.L.E.E.P. Success Method. An international award-winning entrepreneur for excellence in collaboration (2024, TD Bank Toronto), she helps business professionals, leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs go from overwhelmed and exhausted to focused, productive, and energized through better sleep. With over 10 years of experience in teaching and coaching, she offers courses, workshops, and global speaking engagements. Johann also hosts the Empowering Family Health Podcast. Outside of work, she enjoys forest walks, travel, and family time, and is a proud grandmother to her grandson, Isaac. Johann believes everything improves with better sleep.
Dr. Lisa Tan helps professionals transform burnout into bliss. After a 15-year journey combining neuroscience, quantum physics, sacred sensuality, and clinical expertise, she now offers the Red Carpet Inner Circle, immersive masterclasses, and wellness consultations. An Emmy Awards VIP Lounge author and international speaker, she’s been featured in the Los Angeles Tribune, Mindvalley University, Fox News, and Apple TV. Dr. Tan co-authored the book 262 Women Entrepreneurs, Ultrapreneurs, Creatives, and Media Rock Legacy and Tell All, gifted at the Emmy Awards VIP Lounge. She aims to impact one million professionals by 2030, helping them balance parenthood and career. Believing that parents who regain clarity, confidence, and conviction can reconnect deeply with their children and purpose, Dr. Tan’s work ripples into future generations. Also known as Dr. Sun Tan, she enjoys island life on her terms and has been called the Asian female version of Tony Robbins.
Kathleen Carlson is a Partner in the 262 Movement, an intuitive guide, visionary mentor, and CEO of Straight Up Executive Consulting, where she empowers female leaders to align their lives with authentic purpose and success. With over 30 years in leadership, including managing a $300 million portfolio for a Fortune 50 retailer, Kathleen combines strategic expertise with deep mental fitness insight. A dynamic speaker, best-selling author, and cover feature of Contemporary Woman Magazine, she inspires women to create lives of fulfillment and balance. Kathleen’s work is all about helping women define success on their own terms:
Cathy Holt is an elite International speaker and author promoting women as change agents. For more than 30 years she has worked for gender equality and center-staging women in leadership and decision-making roles. She has mentored grassroots and aspiring women change agents throughout the globe to awaken their inner leader, speak their truth and transform themselves. Whether she is speaking at UN meetings, teaching courses on women and gender studies, politically advocating for women’s issues, or connecting with every-day women, she passionately shares her experiences, skills, and strategies while mentoring women to awaken their innate leadership abilities and seize opportunities to lead the change they want to see.
Beth Elsfelder is a Reiki and Animal Reiki Master and Teacher, an author and speaker, the founder of Spirit Wolf Energetics, and an intuitive healer of animals and the people who love them. With 25 years of experience, Beth’s heart-centered energy work has touched hundreds of lives, promoting balance, health, peace, and a deeper human/animal bond. She offers personalized energy healing sessions, both in-person and remotely, to bring harmony to the body, mind, and spirit.
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Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest Todd Mitchell, on air from November 26th
Most entrepreneurs and micro small businesses like me have 0-5 employees and cannot afford and do not need that solution. So, I made the decision to open my business and provide very relevant affordable solutions to a very real problem in today’s world! I work ONLY with solopreneurs and micro businesses to help them become cybersecurity compliant.
It is now my “mission” and my passion to be the little guy helping the little guy!
Todd Mitchell is the owner of Cybersecurity4biz LLC, a Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Todd understands the value of protecting data. He is retired from the US Navy and has worked for the US Marine Corps, with over 30 years of experience in government protecting confidential and secret information using cybersecurity best practices. Todd received his Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Information Assurance with a concentration in ethical hacking. He also has an MBA and a Master’s Degree in Cyber Security Policy. Todd has decided to make it his mission to help all small businesses and families become cybersecurity compliant and protect their information.
While in college Todd was invited to be part of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800 series working group. While working for the Marine Corps, Todd helped shape the cybersecurity controls used for the Department of Defense, other Government agencies, Contractors, Healthcare and Financial Industries. Currently as part of the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Community of Interest (COI), Todd has been working to share business insights, expertise, challenges, and perspectives to guide our work and assist NIST in addressing the cybersecurity needs of the small business community.
Like many of you, Todd runs his business out of the house and has had to use his own cybersecurity plan to protect his home router and encrypt a separate hard drive space for confidential client data, while also protecting his business from the rest of the family’s internet of things.
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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from November 19th
I’ve been grappling with what to discuss this week, and a topic keeps coming to mind that I feel compelled to address: “election empathy.” It’s about my disbelief over the direction America is heading, the leaders being elected, and the disregard for empathy, compassion, and humanity. Too many people are focused on their own well-being and ignore the suffering of others. I find it hard to understand how people can support leaders with a history of mistreating others, especially those with a record of racism, sexism, and cruelty.
Women are suffering, unable to get essential medical care because of fear over lawsuits, and yet, it feels like no one is speaking up. This isn’t just political—it’s a moral issue. We are at a crossroads, where we must decide what kind of world we want to live in. Do we choose love, empathy, and community? Or do we continue down a path of fear and division?
I can’t ignore how the growing political turmoil in the U.S. affects us as Canadians, too. While some people here support divisive figures, we must rise above this. I feel anger at those who voted based on misinformation or blind allegiance. The consequences are real—medical care, social programs, security, and the environment are all at risk. I believe, though, that there’s hope. We can rebuild, reconnect, and rise together in solidarity.
The real challenge now is reaching the people who feel forgotten, those who just want to make ends meet and are not interested in intellectual debates. We need to meet them where they are, listen to their concerns, and address their needs. The choices made today will impact everyone—especially the vulnerable.
America has to face the consequences of putting a man with such a history in power. This is about accountability, not just politics. If you voted for someone whose actions harm others, you’re part of that harm. It’s time to confront that. We need a world based on empathy, not division. As a global community, we need to grow up and mature, to choose kindness over pettiness, and find creative solutions that lift everyone up, especially those suffering.
When you see someone suffering—struggling physically, mentally, emotionally, or financially—may be unable to afford medicine or get the medical help they need, or feeling scared they’ll be silenced if they speak out, I want you to really see them. No one should be treated with such disdain or fear. Let me be clear: women’s bodies belong to women, and don’t you forget it. Don’t underestimate a group of strong women, either. When we step into our “Mama Mode,” we won’t put up with injustice or being told what we can and cannot do with our own bodies. We don’t need weapons to fight for our rights; our voices, our hearts, our spirits, and our values are enough.
I stand with you, America, with every woman and every person facing unfair treatment. I’ll stand with you because that’s what I believe in—the work I do, the vibrations I feel, and the love I set forward are all in support of that cause. I hope we can all come together in common sense, kindness, inclusivity, and care. It’s time for us, as a human race, to grow up. We have to stop solving problems with pettiness and, instead, find creative solutions that help people feel safe, supported, seen, and heard.
To anyone facing injustice, my heart is with you. To those who may disagree, I ask you to see the full impact of the choices we make and reflect on their moral consequences. It’s time to come together, to embrace love, empathy, and common sense, and build a future where everyone is seen, heard, and valued.
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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from November 12th
I recently had a wonderful conversation on my podcast with David Wick, a dedicated peace advocate who’s been with the UN and involved in global peace efforts for over 40 years. It’s a conversation on peace—its possibility and its necessity in today’s world. So often, people think of peace as a distant ideal, something that may never be achieved. But I believe peace is not just an idea; it’s a way of being, a state we cultivate within ourselves and share with others.
True peace starts within each of us. When we cultivate peace, love, and purpose inside, that energy naturally radiates outward, creating a ripple effect that touches everyone we encounter. This doesn’t mean ignoring the world’s challenges; rather, it’s about seeing the issues clearly so that we can address them from a place of compassion and conviction. In our world today, we’re often sold illusions, particularly in areas like healthcare, where profit sometimes overshadows true wellness. It’s vital that we hold these systems accountable, advocating for practices that honor holistic health and well-being. Restrictions on healthcare choices, especially those that impact women’s health, call for our attention and action.
Living peacefully isn’t about having everyone agree. It’s about approaching each other with openness, compassion, and understanding. Life will always bring challenges—unexpected twists and hardships. But when we’re grounded and centered in peace, we see through the fog. Instead of reacting with fear or anxiety, we can move forward with purpose, finding creative solutions and choosing a balanced, harmonious way to live.
If we’re serious about giving peace a chance, we must start within ourselves and allow it to expand outward. Together, we can shape a world where peace is more than just a vision; it’s a way of life.
Today brought me unexpected news—not the kind I wanted. America has taken a turn not for the better, and, on top of it all, I now face a hefty bill for a new heating pump. So, how do we move forward? We’ll need to look at options, explore costs, and check payment plans. Many of us are facing financial strain, and fortunately, businesses now offer more flexible payment options to help ease the burden.
Life throws unexpected challenges our way, and while we can’t control everything that happens, we can control our response. When something goes wrong—like losing a heating system—it’s natural to feel worried. But instead, I take a moment to pause, breathe, and think it through. Yes, it’s an expense I hadn’t planned for, but approaching it calmly allows me to focus on solutions, not stress. The peace we bring to each situation shapes the outcome, helping us see possibilities rather than limits.
From health scares to financial hurdles, life will always bring obstacles. We can’t avoid every hardship, but we can choose how we respond. Sometimes, we need support; other times, we might just need a breather. The journey can be tough, but it also teaches us resilience. When we choose to meet challenges calmly, anger and stress don’t consume us. Instead, we find clarity and strength, which is where true peace lies.
Here’s the choice we all face: we can dwell on what’s wrong, or we can focus on our options and move forward with peace. True peace doesn’t come from avoiding life’s challenges but from staying centered and open to solutions. In that calm, we often find the answers we need.
Peace isn’t just a lofty idea—it’s a choice we make to step into calm, clarity, and centeredness no matter what storm we face. When life throws curveballs—financial struggles, health diagnoses, unexpected twists—it’s natural to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even angry. But here lies our power: in our ability to pause and find that inner sanctuary, that core of calm that supports us through anything.
This calmness isn’t passive; it’s a foundation, a conscious decision we return to whenever we feel overwhelmed. In that calm, we see solutions we might miss in a panicked state. This core of peace lets us respond wisely and act from strength.
We each play a role in creating peace in the world. When we choose calm, compassion, love, and patience over anger and resentment, we lift not only ourselves but those around us. It’s not about ignoring our emotions but about choosing not to meet anger with anger, or hate with hate. When we do, we avoid getting lost in the chaos.
Instead, let’s be the peace we seek. Let’s live it, breathe it, share it, embody it. We are the creators of the love, kindness, and calmness we want to see. It’s up to each of us to be that higher frequency, that example that helps elevate ourselves and others.
When you walk in this divine calm, you become a beacon for others. You’re living proof that life can be filled with compassion, joy, and connection. You’re inviting others to rise, to find their balance, and, together, to build a world built on peace and love.
I invite you: take this journey. Embrace the peace, live the love, and let’s transform the world one calm, compassionate choice at a time. Because that’s what living truly means.
When anger arises, let it out. Feel it fully, then let it go. Take a deep breath and ask, “What can I do about this?” If there’s something you can change, take action. If not, sometimes the best choice is to simply walk away.
Peace is a choice we carry within us. It’s a state of being that we each have the power to access. This peace and love isn’t external; it’s within. Tap into it, let it flow, and share it. When you do, you create a ripple effect, an invitation for others to step into that calm alongside you.
By being this light, this vibration of peace, we become the solutions this world so urgently needs. Let’s approach life with calm strength, becoming the peace we wish to see.
Until next time, I wish you a beautifully peaceful journey.
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