Voted Least Likely

Do you feel alone in your struggle? Do you feel like you know there is something special in you to give, but you feel stuck? Do you feel like the least likely person to be able to succeed? Ya, me too. The good news? You’re in the right place. Welcome to the Voted Least Likely Podcast. I’m Leah, and I’ll be your host on this messy trip. I am a high school drop out who accidentally became an entrepreneur (aka: a certified ”Failure Expert”). When starting my jewellery business Leah Yard Designs, I struggled to find peers in the industry I could relate to. I felt completely alone and was tired of hearing entrepreneurial stories where everything seemed to ”fall into place” at the right time. Because starting something new? Building a business? It’s messy, heartbreaking, and often embarrassing. After failing over and over, I finally stumbled my way into success. But I’m not here to tell you how to be successful. I started the Voted Least Likely Podcast to share stories of failure, and demystify what it really means to be successful so YOU don’t feel alone. Welcome to the Voted Least Likely Podcast, I hope you didn’t get dressed up for this ;) Website: www.leahyard.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leahyard/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@leahyard

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Episodes

Wednesday Mar 20, 2024

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
Billie Aadmi is the CEO and Founder of Go Mindspire Inc where she trains and coaches people to get into rapport with their unconscious mind using the worlds most powerful mind-body tools!Billie guides her clients so that they can tap into the infinite resources that the Universe has waiting. She is a single mother of two beautiful children and a fur baby. She is also a passionate and purpose-driven international real estate investor and is dedicated to cultivating a prosperous mindset in others through the transformative tools of NLP, Time Line Therapy, and Hypnotherapy.Billie emanates a gentle yet powerful energy to hold space to empower individuals to unlock their full potential to reach all their goals and dreams. She is transitioning from almost 2 decades of Policing into her new mission of upleveling mindsets for lifelong success.Tune in to hear our conversation about the importance of taking responsibility, how manifesting ACTUALLY works, and how to become your best self.Learn more about Billie's work here: https://gomindspire.com/Follow Billie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/go.mindspire
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Wednesday Mar 13, 2024

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
This will be one of the few times I give "success" advice. I'm not here to tell you how to be successful, I am here to make you feel less alone on your journey to success.But I have learned something powerful that is an important part of the "success equation".Of all the skills you learn on your entrepreneurial journey, there is only ONE that will lead you to success.Tune in to hear what I came close to losing, and what almost cost me my business. 
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Wednesday Mar 06, 2024

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
Julia Heinonen has a somewhat unusual story of becoming an entrepreneur.After almost a decade in the corporate biotech field and decade of post secondary education, she traded in her career in science for a handcrafted jewelry business. It being an unpopular and sometimes harshly judged choice with some of family and friends, Julia tells the story of how she decided not to allow her education get in the way of her growth and freedom.Through choosing her own path, she has been able to evolve more authentically into who she is through doing what she loves most: creating unique wearable art, designed to uplift and connect others while spreading joy.Julia encourages others to see whatever experiences and education they have invested in as something that is never wasted, and also something that should never hold you back. The path of becoming a more honest expression of who you are is worthwhile, even when full of uncertainty, inevitable failures and criticism from those you love most.
This week I'm chatting with Julia all about switching careers and following your passion. Tune in to be inspired and encouraged by this amazing woman.Follow Julia on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chroma.nostaa.designs
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Wednesday Feb 28, 2024

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
It's only February and I've been sick 3 times, had 2 major business projects fall through, had our tech go down for a week, had a chemical leak in the studio that damaged inventory, and had issues with our SS24 collection.
It's safe to say 2024 is off to a rocky start.
When everything goes wrong, what do you do? Tune in to hear what steps I take to get myself back on track.
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Wednesday Feb 21, 2024

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
RE-AIR:I'm going to let you in on the biggest little secret: no one has it all figured out. Social media makes us doubt this fact, and ourselves. It's easy to get stuck and feel unmotivated (especially is you're a small business owner in Q1!)
Here are 3 tips to help you get out of a rut.
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Wednesday Feb 14, 2024

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
RE-AIR:
Have you been feeling "behind"? I get it, we all want success to happen overnight. But the thing is, sometimes when we get early momentum, we miss out of valuable lessons.
This week I'm talking about why slow growth, is actually best:)
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Wednesday Feb 07, 2024

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
You know when you meet someone and immediately click? That's Eliza for me.
Eliza Trendiak has been an entrepreneur since before she even knew the meaning of the word. Whether operating a successful lemonade stand or charging the kids in the neighbourhood for gymnastics lessons (despite not being a gymnast), Eliza has always loved turning an idea into a tangible business.
She spent the first 15 years of her career in the hair styling industry, first as a stylist, and then as a salon owner building and selling her brand of 4 salon locations in Vancouver, Canada. Seeing other women succeed in business is a huge passion of Eliza’s and she loves to connect and encourage other business owners any time she can.
You will regularly find her making ridiculous videos on social media using humour to highlight her attempt at balancing motherhood and business ownership. Currently Eliza is working on her new brand called Lavoh, a line of sustainable and reusable makeup remover cloths which she will be launching in the Spring of 2024.
In this episode we cover how you know when it's time to pivot, the importance of community in business, and that we're both ready for any awards show.
Follow Eliza's journey on IG: https://www.instagram.com/elizatrendiak/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elizatrendiak
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.comIG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
It's been an honour to connect with so many inspiring guests on the podcast. This week we've rounded up our most impactful, vulnerable, and empowering clips to help you feel less alone.Guests featured in this week's Episode:Lindsay Dent, Founder of Pink Crown Creative & Host of the "Have you Met Her Yet?" Podcast shares how to follow your passion and starting before you're READYDonna Bishop, Founder/Host of Fashion Talks Podcast shares how to pivot and start OVERDominique Baker, Social Media Influencer and Skin / Hair / Travel Expert shares a master class on RESILIENCY: how she overcame trauma and bounced back even strongerAlana Ruoso, Certified Career Coach, Graphic Designer and Host of the Podcast "Ditch the Struggle" shares a powerful perspective shift for when you're not sure what to do NEXTChristina Louey, Founder of Aralea Beauty shares how pair belief in yourself with a growth mindset to SUCCEED
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Wednesday Jan 24, 2024

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
After completing my "Year in Review" process (see Episode 70) it was pretty clear I need to make changes in 2024.Although I EXCEEDED my revenue goals in 2023, it came at a price I'm not willing to pay again.If you've got big dreams and are hustling to reach them, please listen to this week's episode to avoid making the mistakes I made.
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

Wednesday Jan 17, 2024

A huge thank-you to the Georgia Straight for ranking the "Voted Least Likely" Podcast as the 3rd best podcast in the BOV 2023 Awards! I am so honoured to have this show recognized. Thank-you to everyone who voted, together we can make others feel less alone on their journey.
Our first episode of 2024 is LIVE!I'm kicking the new year off with my annual planning process, plus I'm diving into what worked and what DIDN'T in 2023. Tune in for some juicy details ;)
Learn more about the Voted Least Likely Podcast here:www.leahyard.comIG: @leahyardTikTok: @leahyard
Our sponsor is our very own jewellery brand: Leah Yard Designs
5% of all profits are donated to the Downtown Eastside Women's Center. Shop the full collection of demi-fine jewellery at: www.leahyarddesigns.com
IG: @leahyarddesignsTikTok @leahyarddesigns

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