OVERFLOW with Kimberly Snider

Building a Business with Heart (and Chocolate!!!): Nathalie Rousseau of Rousseau ChocolatierThis week on Overflow, I’m so excited to welcome Nathalie Rousseau, co-founder of ROUSSEAU Chocolatier — a woman whose story blends artistry, discipline, leadership, and heart in the most delicious way.ROUSSEAU Chocolatier is a four-time Silver winner at the International Academy of Chocolate Awards in London, and their creations have been part of moments of diplomacy and national celebration — including the Coronation of King Charles, where their chocolates were opened live on television. Today, their collections are carried by luxury hotels and five-star properties across Canada, and they collaborate with celebrated wineries and local producers across the country.What I love most? ROUSSEAU is a women-owned, WBE-certified business, and Nathalie is scaling it with vision — nationally and internationally.Truly, this conversation is about more than chocolate.It’s about building a business with soul.It’s about leading as a woman without abandoning yourself.It’s about scaling success without sacrificing lifestyle.Nathalie shares her journey from living and working in France to building a family-run chocolate company in Nova Scotia. Truly, grounded in land, story, and artistry. Nathalie shares what it truly means to live and lead in your Overflow — where business growth meets personal alignment.From France to Founding.Scaling without selling your soul, love and values.marriage and business partnership. Truly collaboration. Clear roles and shared vision.Leading with heart. Learning and following the nudge!This conversation celebrates a woman who is not hustling for validation — she is building from alignment. From land. From love. From legacy. .... and I believe, THAT is Overflow.If this episode resonates, please share it with a woman entrepreneur who is building boldly and beautifully.And as always, ask yourself:Where am I growing — and where am I overflowing? 🌊Connect with Nathalie RousseauWebsite: https://rousseauchocolatier.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rousseau-chocolatier/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rousseauchocoBy the way ...Grab this 5 page sneak-peek of the 90-Days in OVERFLOW Journal This isn't another journal.It is a reset. A recalibration. Truly, reconnect to what matters.Click here: https://peoplebrain.myflodesk.com/5juicypagesor buy the book Your Next 90 in Overflow on Amazon.ca and Amazon.comConnect with Kimberly SniderWebsite:                       https://peoplebrain.caInstagram:                    https://www.instagram.com/overflow_podcast/LinkedIn:                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-j-snider/

Slow down!Today on Overflow with Kimberly Snider, we’re talking about something so many high-achieving women crave but rarely give themselves permission to experience: silence, strategic thinking time, and choosing ourselves first.I’m thrilled to welcome Emma Marriott — HR entrepreneur, people & culture strategist, listener, engager, and empowerer. Emma describes herself as an ambivert — someone who can love connection and conversation, and also deeply value quiet, solitude, and space to think.Emma recently took a 10-day course in silence, and I love how she describes that experience — that moment of, “Ignorance is bliss… what did I sign up for?” — which quickly became more like, “the teacher appears when the student is ready.” Through meditation, stillness, and sitting with her own thoughts, she discovered calm, clarity, and a different level of strategic thinking that silence can create.Emma writes beautifully about the reality so many of us are living right now — that somewhere along the way, caring for everyone else became more important than caring for ourselves. And now we’re paying for it with burnout, resentment, exhaustion, and the feeling of being constantly behind. In her recent blog she says, “2026 needs to be the year we get a little more selfish.” Not selfish in the negative sense — but selfish as in reclaiming energy, time, peace, and boundariesas responsible leadership.Connect with Emma Marriott here:Website: iris-hr.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-marriott-/By the way ...Grab this 5 page sneak-peek of the 90-Days in OVERFLOW Journal This isn't another journal.It is a reset. A recalibration. Truly, reconnect to what matters.Click here: https://peoplebrain.myflodesk.com/5juicypagesor buy the book Your Next 90 in Overflow on Amazon.ca and Amazon.comConnect with Kimberly SniderWebsite:                       https://peoplebrain.caInstagram:                    https://www.instagram.com/overflow_podcast/LinkedIn:                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-j-snider/

Today on Overflow with Kimberly Snider, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics—self-care—not as a nice-to-have, but as leadership… beginning with bubble baths, bath salts, and the radical idea of actually filling your own cup.I am so excited to welcome Melissa Dawn, founder of “CEO of Your Life.”Melissa is a Master Certified Coach, executive speaker, and leadership mentor who has helped thousands of leaders navigate high-stakes transformation—without losing themselves in the process. She blends executive coaching and leadership strategy with energy mastery and emotional intelligence, reminding us that leadership is really an inside-out practice.On her website she says something I absolutely love: she recommends salt baths to her executive coaching clientsbecause when leaders truly care for themselves, they become better leaders—and they’re empowered to better support the people around them.Because here’s the truth: executives and high-level leaders worry about their families, struggle with sleep, stress, self-care, pain, insecurities, and self-doubt… just like everyone else. Many of us keep making the bare minimum deposits into our own energy, then immediately drain it again—repeat, repeat, repeat. Melissa invites us to step out of that cycle.Let's talk:Self-care is essential for effective leadership.Leaders often neglect their own well-being.Energy management is crucial for sustaining leadership roles.Morning routines can significantly impact daily energy levels.Mindfulness practices can help manage stress and emotions.Creating positive habits requires consistency and intention.Empathy towards oneself fosters better self-care practices.Small rituals can lead to significant emotional release.Choosing wellness is a proactive approach to health.Modeling self-care sets a positive example for others.Melissa DawnWebsite: https://ceoofyour.life/LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissadawnp/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ceo_of_your_life/and Melissa's blog on a morning routine: https://ceoofyour.life/2025/03/harnessing-momentum-tunnels-for-a-powerful-morning-routine/ Grab this 5 page sneak-peek of the 90-Days in OVERFLOW Journal This isn't another journal.It is a reset. A recalibration. Truly, reconnect to what matters.Click here: https://peoplebrain.myflodesk.com/5juicypagesBuy the guide on Amazon.ca and Amazon.comConnect with Kimberly SniderWebsite:                       https://peoplebrain.caInstagram:                    https://www.instagram.com/overflow_podcast/LinkedIn:                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-j-snider/

Happy New Year! ... and are you ready to live your next 90 in OVERFLOW? - Refill. Refocus. Reclaim your energy. Live, lead, and dream in your overflow - right here, right now.What if you re-considered SMART GOAL SETTING and accepted the challenge to consider: juicy, fun, gorgeous, adventurous ... OVERFLOW in the next quarter!Design a 90-day plan that allows for breathing space and creativity.Identify your unique strengths and how they connect to your values.Challenge the notion that everyone has the same strengths.Leverage complementary strengths within your team.Focus on personal dreams rather than external expectations.Embrace a mix of strategy and dreaming for a successful year.So this is just for YOU! ... and grab this journal and guide...and by the way, this isn’t just a journal, I believe, it is a space to wonder and (re-)design your life and leadership (today) from a place of Overflow.It is where you fill up first.It is a space to pause the overdrive.and reconnect with what matters most. Each page offers an invitation, a space to (re-)fuel, breathe, create space (headspace and heart-space) where clarity, calm, and creativity meet.Too often, goals and professional success are pursued from a place of feeling drained, pushing harder, running faster, ignoring self-care until exhaustion hits.The world needs your brilliance, not your burnout! Imagine the next 90-days built for YOU  …You are the priority.…No burnout. No depletion. No “running on fumes” pretending “it's fine.” Grab this 5 page sneak-peek of the 90-Days in OVERFLOW Journal This isn't another journal.It is a reset. A recalibration. Truly, reconnect to what matters.Click here: https://peoplebrain.myflodesk.com/5juicypagesConnect with Kimberly SniderWebsite:                       https://peoplebrain.caInstagram:                    https://www.instagram.com/overflow_podcast/LinkedIn:                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-j-snider/

This week on Overflow, I’m thrilled to welcome Level Up Lisa — a woman whose story of courage, reinvention, and betting on herself aligns so beautifully with the heart of Overflow.Lisa walked away from a successful corporate career because she felt called to something deeper. She went back to school for psychology, started coaching women to reduce stress and strengthen their lives, and is now on her way to becoming a psychotherapist. Her journey is proof that it’s never “too late,” never “too selfish,” and never wrong to choose yourself.In our conversation, Lisa opens up about identity after divorce, the quiet feeling of rejection many women carry, and the powerful moment she stopped rejecting herself. She says, “I bet on myself and won.” And that’s exactly the energy we bring to Overflow.✨ If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re allowed to want more… this episode is for you.Tune in — you’ll feel seen, inspired, and fired up for your own next chapter.Connect with Lisa here:Website: https://levelupwithlisa.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levelupcoachingwithlisa/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levelupwithlisa/Connect with Kimberly SniderWebsite:                       https://peoplebrain.caInstagram:                    https://www.instagram.com/overflow_podcast/LinkedIn:                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-j-snider/

Is this the year to write your book? I wonder if Howard could help you?We’re so excited to welcome Howard Pearlstein to our conversation today!Howard knows firsthand how intimidating the idea of writing a book can feel — he’s been there himself and has guided countless others from that first spark of an idea all the way to a finished, published book.He’s the author of 12 traditionally published books, translated into six languages, and the author of the nonfiction guide The Unstoppable Picture Book. In addition to his own writing, Howard has been a ghostwriter for leaders at organizations including Regions Bank, Bank of Idaho, and BBVA, and he’s also served as creative director for major brands like Toyota, Verizon, and Honda.Through his company Copy Rocket, Howard connects agencies and brands with senior writers who deliver compelling, on-time, on-budget copy that sells products and builds brands — all without the headaches of hiring full-time staff.And today, we are kicking off the year with someone extraordinary. A creator, a storyteller, a ghostwriter — someone who quietly brings other people’s ideas, dreams, and messages to life....and what I love most is the way Howard is truly living his best life right now —leveraging his strengths, his creativity, and his natural storytelling talent while helping others do the same.He writes so others can be who they are meant to be — leaders, doctors, parents, creators — without needing to be writers themselves.We can’t wait to learn from him, be inspired by his journey, and hear his advice for bringing your ideas — and your voice — to life.Connect with Howard Pearlstein:WEBSITE: https://www.howardpearlstein.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-pearlstein-24a16810/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/howard.pearlstein/ Did I mention the 90-day plan in OVERFLOW... not just SMART goals ... gorgeous, juicy, strengths and talents' aligned. Time for thinking, pause and reflect... a new approach to the typical 90-day plan. Grab this 5 page sneak-peek of the 90-Days in OVERFLOW Journal This isn't another journal.It is a reset. A recalibration. Truly, reconnect to what matters.Click here: https://peoplebrain.myflodesk.com/5juicypagesBuy the guide on Amazon.ca and Amazon.comConnect with Kimberly SniderWebsite:                       https://peoplebrain.caInstagram:                    https://www.instagram.com/overflow_podcast/LinkedIn:                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-j-snider/

In this episode of Overflow, let's think about the importance of moving from a state of overdrive to overflow, emphasizing the need for self-care, clarity, and alignment with one's goals.Let's explore the concepts of headspace and (what I call) "heartspace" and imagine decluttering our mind and environments to create space for dreams and intentions. I'd also like to introduce the idea of linking goals to personal values and the significance of understanding the deeper reasons behind those goals. The episode serves as a motivational guide for listeners to embrace their potential and live their best lives.TakeawaysYou already have what it takes to live your best life.Finding your overflow can evolve through different seasons.Decluttering creates headspace and clarity.Daring to dream allows for exploration of your heart's desires.Setting intentions connects your goals to your why.The seven whys help uncover deeper motivations.Goals should be fueled by joy and personal fulfillment.Creating tangible inspirations can trigger action towards goals.Self-care is essential for achieving your best life.and hey,Living in overflow means aligning your goals with your heart and soul.So this is just for YOU! ... and by the way, grab this journal and guide...and by the way, this isn’t just a journal, I believe, it is a space to wonder and (re-)design your life and leadership (today) from a place of Overflow.It is where you fill up first.It is a space to pause the overdrive.and reconnect with what matters most. Each page offers an invitation, a space to (re-)fuel, breathe, create space (headspace and heart-space) where clarity, calm, and creativity meet.Too often, goals and professional success are pursued from a place of feeling drained, pushing harder, running faster, ignoring self-care until exhaustion hits.The world needs your brilliance, not your burnout! Imagine the next 90-days built for YOU  …You are the priority.…No burnout. No depletion. No “running on fumes” pretending “it's fine.” Grab this 5 page sneak-peek of the 90-Days in OVERFLOW Journal This isn't another journal.It is a reset. A recalibration. Truly, reconnect to what matters.Click here: https://peoplebrain.myflodesk.com/5juicypagesBuy the guide on Amazon.ca and Amazon.comConnect with Kimberly SniderWebsite:                       https://peoplebrain.caInstagram:                    https://www.instagram.com/overflow_podcast/LinkedIn:                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-j-snider/

Welcome back to OVERFLOW, and Happy New Year, gorgeous souls! ✨We are stepping into 2026 with intention, energy, and a whole lot of heart — and I could not think of a better way to begin than with today’s guest.I am thrilled to welcome back the radiant, wise, and totally inspiring Franca Pedulla.You loved her last time — her fire, her calm, her mind-body magic — and today she’s here again to help us walk into the new year grounded, focused, and FULL.This episode is your invitation to:✨ nourish your mind✨ strengthen your body✨ refuel your soul✨ and recommit to YOU ... your health, what lights you up and your legacyFranca brings practical tips, soulful reminders, and that signature Pedulla energy that just makes you want to sit up straighter, breathe deeper, and choose yourself with intention.If you're craving a reset…If you want your habits to match your dreams…If you’re ready to fill your cup all the way up in 2026…THEN ...this conversation is for you.✨Follow and connect with Franca Pedulla:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vibranthealthnwellness/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franca-pedulla-79823772/Previous Overflow episode: From Heartbreak to Healinghttps://shows.acast.com/overflow-with-kimberly-snider/episodes/from-heartbreak-to-healing-self-care-in-the-storm-with-francKimberly SniderWebsite:                       https://peoplebrain.caInstagram:                    https://www.instagram.com/overflow_podcast/LinkedIn:                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-j-snider/

Happy New Year! ... and are you ready to live your next 90 in OVERFLOW? - Refill. Refocus. Reclaim your energy. Live, lead, and dream in your overflow - right here, right now.What if you re-considered SMART GOAL SETTING and accepted the challenge to consider: juicy, fun, gorgeous, adventurous ... OVERFLOW in the next quarter!Design a 90-day plan that allows for breathing space and creativity.Identify your unique strengths and how they connect to your values.Challenge the notion that everyone has the same strengths.Leverage complementary strengths within your team.Focus on personal dreams rather than external expectations.Embrace a mix of strategy and dreaming for a successful year.So this is just for YOU! ... and grab this journal and guide...and by the way, this isn’t just a journal, I believe, it is a space to wonder and (re-)design your life and leadership (today) from a place of Overflow.It is where you fill up first.It is a space to pause the overdrive.and reconnect with what matters most. Each page offers an invitation, a space to (re-)fuel, breathe, create space (headspace and heart-space) where clarity, calm, and creativity meet.Too often, goals and professional success are pursued from a place of feeling drained, pushing harder, running faster, ignoring self-care until exhaustion hits.The world needs your brilliance, not your burnout! Imagine the next 90-days built for YOU  …You are the priority.…No burnout. No depletion. No “running on fumes” pretending “it's fine.” Grab this 5 page sneak-peek of the 90-Days in OVERFLOW Journal This isn't another journal.It is a reset. A recalibration. Truly, reconnect to what matters.Click here: https://peoplebrain.myflodesk.com/5juicypagesBuy the guide on Amazon.ca and Amazon.comConnect with Kimberly SniderWebsite:                       https://peoplebrain.caInstagram:                    https://www.instagram.com/overflow_podcast/LinkedIn:                      https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-j-snider/