BB26-21. Mike Qu & Total Freedom

May 25, 2026May 28, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest Mike Qu, on air from May 26th

THE FUTURE IS UNPREDICTABLE…

But it does NOT mean you leave your family’s future up to chance!

You are here because you take charge over your family’s future, and consider these factors independently:

My personal mission in life is to help families achieve their freedom. Of course, it varies by family. However, the critical overlap is in financial freedom. Imagine family function if every family can make decisions without financial scarcity , and the children growing up in a household where their upbringing isn’t bound by finances. I am fortunate enough to know at least one way to achieve this, and that’s the method I want to share with the audience. The fact that I’m at an oil and gas company providing direct oil and gas well ownership to investors is just a slice of that mission.

It’s one thing for me to share the concept and roadmap with folks and say good luck. But much more impactful if I can share the roadmap AND give concrete steps to take this year for people. That’s how I can actually achieve impact for families.

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I started in the software industry and while the salary was great, life was just passing, with very little freedom to show for it. After close to a decade, it was enough for me. I went off to build my financial freedom first, and then show that path so people have at least one proven way to do it.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-lga
https://totalfreedom.io
https://crownforge.energy

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BB26-20. Nikki Mahy, Loss to Empowerment

May 18, 2026May 13, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest Nikki Mahy, on air from May 19th

I became a CFP (Certified Financial Planner) because I wanted to help people improve their financial health. At the young age of 16, I experienced a loss that forever changed my family. I watched my mum step into the role of head of our household, and in that moment, I knew I needed to have the tools to navigate life independently. As women, we often put our own needs on the back burner while focusing on solving or fixing everyone else’s. As a financial planner, I have the privilege of listening closely to what truly matters to my clients and helping them develop a plan that builds financial confidence so they can direct their time, energy, and resources toward the areas of life that matter most to them.

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Nikki began her career in financial services in 2003, working in a variety of roles that gave her a well-rounded understanding of the many challenges clients face throughout their financial journeys. It was when she moved into the wealth management division that she discovered her true calling. Nikki is deeply committed to taking the time to truly listen to and understand each client, recognizing that every person’s financial goals, needs, and life circumstances are unique. Working alongside a comprehensive team of professionals, she strives to provide objective, holistic, and client-focused solutions in areas such as investment management, retirement and tax planning, business succession, estate planning, and wealth transfer strategies.

In addition to holding the Certified Financial Planner designation, Nikki is also a Responsible Investment Specialist, reflecting her commitment to thoughtful and sustainable financial planning. Beyond her professional work, she is passionate about giving back to her community, volunteering her time with the Nanaimo & District Lacrosse Association and actively participating in the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce.

Born and raised in the beautiful Comox Valley, Nikki later relocated to Nanaimo to support her son’s dream of excelling in the sport of lacrosse. When she is not working with clients or cheering from the lacrosse field, Nikki enjoys staying active with her dog, exploring the city and the surrounding areas she is proud to now call home.

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BB26-19. Kristina Milosevic Growing Businesses Online

May 11, 2026May 4, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Building Your Business with Sara Troy and her guest Kristina Milosevic, on air from May 12th

What Kristina offers goes far beyond marketing—it gives people direction in a space that can often feel overwhelming and unclear. By guiding individuals through the digital landscape step by step, she helps them understand how to show up online with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Her support empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners to build a visible presence, connect authentically with their audience, and turn their passion into sustainable income. Through her coaching, podcast, and global connections, she opens doors to opportunity, helping people move from uncertainty to action, from being unseen to being recognized, and from struggling alone to growing within a supportive, connected community.

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I am a business digital marketing coach, a writer, professional business speaker and podcast creator – I run KSM PODCAST Growing Business Online

I want to share about my dream and goals, how I started my business and how I have done that to work online on an international market, do a lot networking event and connect with many amazing entrepreneurs, small business owners, solopreneurs globally. I really like my business, I work mostly online(remotely), and I travelled all round the world in front of my computer, and can freely say that I am connection “ Queen’’.

I want to share about me. Who am I? Why I do what I do? What were my challenges in business and life? Why I started to work as a freelancer 2010. (marketing manager and later business and digital marketing coach) etc. How I started writing as co author of the book ‘’Global Women in Business’’

I connect with new connections globally and help them to grow their business online. I support female and male small business owners to run businesses online and build and online presence, to get visibility, clients, and income.

www.kristinasm.com

www.team.promozis.com

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youtube.com/@KSMPodcastGBOwithKristina

info.marketingsr@gmail.com

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinasm

instagram.com/kristism7

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IG26-19. Matt Edmiston, From Logic to Light:

May 11, 2026May 4, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Ignite Your Heart and Soul with Sara Troy and her guest Matt Edmiston, on air from May 12th

I’ve had many changes on my journey, evolving from an atheist in a suite and tie, to a flower crown wearing energy worker with clairs. During that journey I learned to journal, meditate, keep track of my body, and many other skills. Those were hard changes to make, but it’s funny how I did my ‘Mind, Body, and Spirit’ from an atheist life lens, only to have it break my break when my clairs started opening up. Many steps along the way, and each broke me in different ways. Many of those I had to make the journey alone, and I really could have used some help along the way. Now I’m shining light on other’s journey, so the hard parts get easier ::)

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In high school I was working for my best friend’s dad and stayed local for college, studying engineering. I was 20, when one day I got a call “hey Matt I’m going to go be a priest. Go form an LLC, you know who the clients are, here’s how much I was charging them.” And I became an entrepreneur in a 30 minute call. I figured out engineering was not for me, but entrepreneurship was. Then during the 2008 housing bust my business was wiped out, and I worked Valet and Dorman for the Ritz-Carlton. From there I realized it wasn’t a career, and transitioned into commercial real estate brokerage, with a focus on retail assets. Properties such as grocery anchored shopping centers, fast food restaurants, banks, etc. When covid killed that long enough for me to self evaluate, I realized I didn’t want to work for the ultra wealthy anymore. I did odds and ends for a while (uber, temp, etc) while I figured out the next step. That turned out to be taking my broker skillset of changing other’s behaviors, and pointing that at heathy personal habits.

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RG26-18. Dr Susan Blumberg & Marriage with a Neurodivergent Child

May 4, 2026April 29, 2026Self Discovery Wisdom Podcast

Raising Our Gifted Children with Sara Troy and her guest Dr Susan Blumberg, on air from May 5th

Today, we’re opening a conversation that touches the heart of many homes, the delicate dance between communication, relationships, and the realities of raising a neurodivergent child within a marriage.

There’s a common belief that having a child with special needs automatically places a marriage under greater strain, even leading to higher divorce rates. But the truth is more nuanced than that. It isn’t the child who defines the outcome—it’s how the couple chooses to walk the journey together.

When communication remains open, when both partners feel seen, heard, and supported, the relationship can deepen in ways never imagined. The challenge then becomes not just caring for the child, but consciously nurturing the partnership, making space for connection, understanding, and shared resilience.

This is about balance… about choosing each other as much as you choose your child, and recognizing that a strong relationship becomes one of the greatest gifts you can offer your family.

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I’m a married mother of two young adult, twice-exceptional children. I’ve lived in Colorado for over 40 years, but I still think of myself as a New Yorker!

My background in cognitive behavioral therapy informs my work as a life coach, as I help people set goals, plan their journey, and achieve success. I worked as a licensed clinical psychologist for over 20 years, in mental health agencies, in private practice, and for the federal government overseeing child welfare and adoption services in the Rocky Mountain region. This has given me a solid and varied background, and extensive level of experience.

Working as a special education advocate for 40 years means I have honed my skills as a negotiator, my ability to collaborate, and my understanding of being a team member. I always put your child first. I have training from the Arc, Wrightslaw, and I was a member of COPAA, the Council Of Parent Attorneys and Advocates. I have sat on both sides of the IEP table, as a professional and a parent, which gives me an unique perspective. Though I am not currrently taking new clients, I am available for consultation as needed.

I am also the coauthor of multiple books, including Fighting for Your Marriage (2010, Markman, Stanley & Blumberg), 12 Hours to a Great Marriage (2003, Markman, Stanley & Blumberg) and Parenting a Child with Sensory Processing Disorder: a family guide to understanding and supporting your sensory-sensitive child (2006, Auer & Blumberg).

University of Denver, MA, 1983; PhD, 1991 Brandeis University, BA, 1980.

Certified Neurodiversity Professional

Certified Autism Professional