Have you ever been grateful for hitting rock bottom? Has hitting rock bottom shaped you into a better person today? Has experiencing a trauma made you grow as a human being? Although you do endure a period of pain, sometimes going through pain is absolutely necessary to find our purpose in life. I know my guest on today's WomanUp Wednesday Podcast can relate. Markie Ethier seems like your typical bubbly, motivated, and energetic female, but Markie has a very dark secret. Markie was sex trafficked at the age of 19 and struggled to find her way for many years. Now she's a successful Key Note Speaker, Business Woman, and an incredible wife and fur mom. She is near and dear to my heart, and an absolute warrior which is why I wanted to have her on my show to talk about her story. Sit down, grab your bestie, grab a notebook, and get comfy! DISCLAIMER: This episode is emotional and graphic. Sex trafficking, abuse, sexual assault, and domestic violence are some of the many topics discussed. Please listen with caution as it may be triggering.

WomanUp Wednesday

04: Turning Your Pain Into Purpose with Markie Ethier

Dive deep into the inspiring story of Andrea Salva, Founder of WomanUp Inc. and WomanUp Wednesday Podcast. Join us this Wednesday as she discusses her life from University drop out, broke millennial, domestic violence and sexual assault survivor, and feeling suicidal, to CEO. Sit down, grab your bestie, grab a notebook, and get comfy!

03: My Story with Andrea Salva

Hollandaise Diner sits comfy in the colourful neighbourhood of Danforth East. Marisa Tran, Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Hollandaise Diner, sits with us to talk about intersectional feminism, the journey it takes to build a brick and mortar, and her refreshing perspective on their "people first" work culture. Sit down, grab your bestie, grab a notebook, and get comfy!

02: Intersectional Feminism & Brick and Mortar Businesses with Marisa Tran

How stressful is social media for your business? Do you find yourself in an unhappy social media bubble? Lindsay Sganga, Founder & Owner of The Happy Place Social Media Agency, reprograms your initial fearful thoughts on digital marketing for your business. She simplifies the experience and gives us her best tips on succeeding in the online world. Sit down, grab your bestie, grab a notebook, and get comfy!

01: Social Media 101 with Lindsay Sganga

"Behind every successful woman, is her story." On Wednesday's, Andrea Conway, Lifestyle Coach & Founder of women empowerment community WomanUp, spotlights women who have created big impact or change. To empower and educate, she talks to women entrepreneurs, activists, influencers, mentors, etc. Stay tuned every month for a new inspirational story. Sit down, grab your bestie, grab a notebook, and get comfy!