A Strong Woman for Strong Women

Making Real Change — Part 2 with Marissa Davitt (Ep. 14)

Oftentimes, the best motivation comes from within.  So, instead of trying to emulate someone else’s success, why don’t we delve deep into our own inner desires? In this episode, Marissa Davitt, Life & Health Coach, is back to help you create your aspirational avatar through a powerful exercise of self-reflection, followed by ways to manifest your desires into reality. Marissa discusses: * How to reflect on the key areas of your life: health, money, career, relationships, and spirituality * Questions you can ask yourself to reveal your biggest motivating factor * Ways to channel your internal motivation to move closer to your goals * The “Ask, Believe, Receive” formula for manifestation * And more! Resources: * Making Real Change — Part 1 with Marissa Davitt (Ep. 13) [https://astrongwomanforstrongwomen.blubrry.net/2023/03/01/making-real-change-part-1-with-marissa-davitt-ep-13/] * Book your FREE Clarity Call With Marissa Davitt Coaching [https://www.marissadavittcoaching.com/discovery-session] Connect with Marissa Davitt: * LinkedIn: Marissa Davitt [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissadavitt/]  * Marissa Davitt Coaching [https://www.marissadavittcoaching.com/about-marissa-davitt-life-coach]  Connect with Erica Cummings: * erica.cummings@rbc.com [erica.cummings@rbc.com]  * (585) 423-2141 * Harmony Financial Wellness  [https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/harmonyfinancialwellnessgroup/] * LinkedIn: Erica Cummings [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-cummings/] * LinkedIn: RBC Wealth Management [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rbc-wealth-management/] * Facebook: Harmony Financial Wellness [https://www.facebook.com/theharmonyfinancialwellness/] About Our Guest: Marissa Davitt is a certified Life & Health Coach and Mental Health Counselor. Her goal is to help smart individuals create clarity and success and feel amazing again in their habits, health, and relationships. Marissa works with her clients in a very holistic way, where they make shifts that transform them inside and out.

Making Real Change — Part 1 with Marissa Davitt (Ep. 13)

Do you create new year’s resolutions? How many of you actually fulfill them? While 80 to 90% of all new year’s resolutions are forgotten early in the year, you’re still on time to turn those resolutions into real changes. In this episode, Marissa Davitt, Life & Health Coach, joins Erica Cummings to talk about the steps you need to reset your life to create and maintain your goals and habits. From unpacking the truth about internal and external motivation, Marissa shares her expertise on how to make step-by-step transformations to feel engaged, inspired, and fulfilled. Marissa discusses: * The ‘compound effect’ and how it can help you feel unstuck * The three levels of change: behaviors, belief, and identity * Tips to step out of the ‘fear of the unknown’ * What you should know about building and maintaining your identity  * The role of our attitude and mindset when it comes to habits and levels of awareness  * And more! Resources: * “The Compound Effect” by Harren Hardy [https://www.amazon.ca/Compound-Effect-Darren-Hardy/dp/159315724X] * “The Tipping Point” by Malcolm Gladwell [https://www.amazon.ca/Tipping-Point-Little-Things-Difference/dp/0316346624/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3HCXQEFSQQTDR&keywords=tipping+point&qid=1673994194&s=books&sprefix=tipping+point%2Cstripbooks%2C86&sr=1-1] * “Atomic Habits” by James Clear [https://www.amazon.ca/Atomic-Habits-James-Clear/dp/1847941834/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NDBZHFOGPLFL&keywords=James+Clear.+He+wrote+Atomic+Habits&qid=1673994721&s=books&sprefix=james+clear+he+wrote+atomic+habits%2Cstripbooks%2C122&sr=1-1] Connect with Marissa Davitt: * LinkedIn: Marissa Davitt [https://www.linkedin.com/in/marissadavitt/]  * Marissa Davitt Coaching [https://www.marissadavittcoaching.com/about-marissa-davitt-life-coach]  Connect with Erica Cummings: * erica.cummings@rbc.com [erica.cummings@rbc.com]  * (585) 423-2141 * Harmony Financial Wellness  [https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/harmonyfinancialwellnessgroup/] * LinkedIn: Erica Cummings [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-cummings/] * LinkedIn: RBC Wealth Management [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rbc-wealth-management/] * Facebook: Harmony Financial Wellness [https://www.facebook.com/theharmonyfinancialwellness/] About Our Guest: Marissa Davitt is a certified Life & Health Coach and Mental Health Counselor. Her goal is to help smart individuals create clarity and success and feel amazing again in their habits, health, and relationships. Marissa works with her clients in a very holistic way, where they make shifts that transform them inside and out.

Support Through Leadership with Shareen Luze (Ep. 12)

As employees’ lifestyles have shifted during the pandemic, now more than ever, having it ‘all together’ is not always a realistic expectation.  So, how have female leadership roles evolved? How crucial has employee well-being become? As women leaders, we can sometimes underestimate the power of authenticity in our role and how much of a unique position we have to support other women as they balance their roles as caregivers and professionals. In this episode, Erica Cummings speaks with Shareen Luze, head of culture and field experience at RBC Wealth Management. Shareen unpacks the ins and outs of her career path in the financial and HR world while detailing how her journey led her to realize the power of support authenticity as a women leader.  Shareen discusses: * The value of empathy for other women in the workplace * Ways her role portrays and represents employee advocacy * The pandemic and ways it changed the way she approaches employee well-being  * How her role sponsors women to find their voice in their careers * Her own journey with discovering her voice to empower and mentor other women * And more! Resources: * Brené Brown [https://brenebrown.com/] * Brené Brown – Podcasts [https://brenebrown.com/podcasts/] * “Slow Burn” [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slow-burn/id1315040130] on Apple Podcasts Connect with Shareen Luze: * LinkedIn: Shareen Luze [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shareen-luze-53117711/] Connect with Erica Cummings: * erica.cummings@rbc.com [erica.cummings@rbc.com]  * (585)423-2141 * Harmony Financial Wellness  [https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/harmonyfinancialwellnessgroup/] * LinkedIn: Erica Cummings [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-cummings/] * LinkedIn: RBC Wealth Management [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rbc-wealth-management/] * Facebook: Harmony Financial Wellness [https://www.facebook.com/theharmonyfinancialwellness/] About Our Guest: Shareen Luze is head of culture and field experience for RBC Wealth Management–U.S. She saw equality and equity at the core of her upbringing—and applies her values to the work she does today. Shareen is dedicated to fostering a workplace that helps all employees reach their full potential. In her role, Shareen develops and executes strategic human resources strategies and initiatives for the firm. She has built a career around providing compassionate advice and counsel to employees, managers, and leaders. She’s also established workplace policies that comply with legal and regulatory requirements and support RBC’s values. She earned a bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Michigan and graduated cum laude from Hamline University School of Law. Shareen currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Tubman Center, which promotes safe and healthy individuals and families through education and support services. When she’s not in the office, Shareen enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

What You Should Know About Preparing for Change — Part 2 (Ep.11)

When faced with unexpected life changes that lead to greater independence, many women feel lost. Whether it be the loss of a spouse, a divorce, retirement, or becoming financially independent,  the truth is that women face this crossroad much more frequently than men.  In the second part of this two-part miniseries, Erica Cummings details ways to prepare for change and what to do when hit with transition fatigue. She sheds light on how sudden changes can uproot life and the reasons you should lean on your loved ones during the process. Erica discusses: * The importance of knowing what you own and being aware of your financial picture, even when it’s split between spouses * Financial consequences of a spouse’s death  * Reasons you should know your partner’s financial situation  * Strategies to overcome the feelings attached to divorce * And more! Resources: * What You Should Know About the Stages of Transition — Part 1 (Ep.10) [https://astrongwomanforstrongwomen.blubrry.net/2022/05/11/what-you-should-know-about-the-stages-of-transition-part-1-ep-10/]  Connect with Erica Cummings: * erica.cummings@rbc.com [erica.cummings@rbc.com]   * (585) 423-2141 * Harmony Financial Wellness   [https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/harmonyfinancialwellnessgroup/] * LinkedIn: Erica Cummings [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-cummings/] * LinkedIn: RBC Wealth Management [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rbc-wealth-management/] * Facebook: Harmony Financial Wellness [https://www.facebook.com/theharmonyfinancialwellness/]

What You Should Know About the Stages of Transition — Part 1 (Ep.10)

In life, changes and transitions are inevitable.  But change can interfere with our daily lives: From forcing us to adapt to new routines, new relationships, and new surroundings to compromising our emotional, physical, and financial health. In the first part of her two-part series, Erica Cummings highlights four common stages we all face when going through life changes and transitions. She sheds light on each stage and reveals ways resilience can help us adapt during these pivotal moments. Erica discusses: * What you can do to minimize the bad and amplify the good during periods of transition * How to maintain your mental health and feel like yourself during pivotal life changes * The importance of looking toward your end goal * Strategies to feel empowered when life feels like it’s taking over  * And so much more! Connect with Erica Cummings: * erica.cummings@rbc.com [erica.cummings@rbc.com]   * (585) 423-2141 * Harmony Financial Wellness   [https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/harmonyfinancialwellnessgroup/] * LinkedIn: Erica Cummings [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-cummings/] * LinkedIn: RBC Wealth Management [https://www.linkedin.com/company/rbc-wealth-management/] * Facebook: Harmony Financial Wellness [https://www.facebook.com/theharmonyfinancialwellness/]