Episode #191 - When it Comes to Divorce...No One Wins - with Holly Agnew Law

10/22/24 • 60 min

Divorces can difficult and super stressful to navigate, but collaborative family law offers a beneficial alternative for couples seeking a more amicable approach to negotiating their separation compared to traditional legal methods. Holly Agnew, a collaborative family lawyer based out of Almonte, believes that the traditional legal process, involving lawyer-to-lawyer correspondence or court involvement, is not in the best interest of families and the outdated notion that each party must hire their own lawyer can be detrimental to families, and comes with its own sets of challenges.

Holly's collaborative family law approach allows couples to work together with specially trained lawyers (and potentially other professionals) to navigate the emotional and financial complexities of separation.

In this episode...

👩🏼‍⚖️ Holly reveals the reasoning behind her significant transition from corporate law to family law, explaining why collaborative family law was the perfect choice for her

📝 Holly shares how collaborative family allows for an out-of-court process that addresses emotional, financial and legal situations

🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 We chat about child custody battles, separation agreements, parents’ legal rights and obligations, decision making - all areas Holly assists couples with minimal conflict as possible

😣 Holly talks about the stressors involving family law, how she balances heavy caseloads, dealing with an uncooperative parent, and how she leaves family files at the office

In this episode...

👩🏼‍⚖️ Holly reveals the reasoning behind her significant transition from corporate law to family law, explaining why collaborative family law was the perfect choice for her

📝 Holly shares how collaborative family allows for an out-of-court process that addresses emotional, financial and legal situations

😣 Holly talks about the stressors involving family law, how she balances heavy caseloads, dealing with an uncooperative parent, and how she leaves family files at the office

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Boss Babe Corner Ep. 117 - Algonquin College Alumni, Sionaid Eggett

Forestry is weaved into the tapestry of the Ottawa Valley. For hundreds of years, the abundant forests in the Ottawa Valley have provided a livelihood in an industry one of the largest drivers of Renfrew County’s economy.

Not surprisingly, the Forestry Technician program is the longest-standing full-time program offered at Algonquin College’s Pembroke Campus. Since its early days, the Pembroke Campus has been among a small group of post-secondary schools in Ontario that have produced thousands of Forestry graduates.

Shinaid Eggett, a Forestry Technician Algonquin College Pembroke graduate, is doing great things in her career and recently received a prestigious award from the industry back in September from the Ontario Woodlot Association.

In this episode....

🌲 Sionaid, a Field Operations Coordinator at the Ontario Woodlot Association, reflects on how a visit to a logging museum and meeting a Forestry Technician alum influenced her career decisions

🌳 Sionaid shares her journey of leaving her previous career in child development and education to pursue a degree in Forestry at Algonquin College

🌲 This Forestry Technition alumni shares a little background into forest fires and how we can collectively prevent them from happening

🌳 Listeners learn how Algonquin College's curriculum has changed to reflect the new and future challenges that face the forestry sector, not just in Ontario but across Canada

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Episode #192 - Spirtuality & Healing with Kerri Broome, Spiritual Medium Soul Healer (Pt. 1)

Kerri Broome is a celebrated energy healer and spiritual medium known for her transformative approach to healing and personal growth. With a passion for helping individuals connect to their true selves, Kerri has dedicated her life to mastering various healing modalities, culminating in the creation of Bluestar Quantum Energy Healing, a unique practice that harmonizes ancient wisdom with modern techniques.

In addition to her healing work and writing, Kerri is a talented artist whose creations reflect her deep connection to the spiritual realm. Her artwork serves as a visual expression of her healing philosophy, inviting others to engage with their own energy and emotions.

Whether through Kerri's healing sessions, books, or artistic endeavors, this boss babe embodies the essence of compassion and empowerment, guiding others on their journey toward wholeness and self-realization.

In part 1 of our 2-part feature....

✨ Kerri reflects on how she initially uncovered her spiritual gifts but was fearful to embrace them—until a haunting vision of her brother's fate appeared before her, ultimately becoming a heartbreaking reality

🔮 Kerri shares how she educated herself about spirituality and the steps she took to develop her abilities, allowing her to help others

✨ We discover how Kerri connects with the spiritual realm to convey important messages to those who need to hear them, while also maintaining her everyday life

🔮 Kerri shares her expertise in providing Bluestar Quantum Energy healing to her clients and discusses how anyone can benefit from this healing method