Today I have the honor to be joined by someone who inspired me the momment we met, Parisa Padidar. The Owner of Standout Boutique. A place that creates handmade jewelry to make everyone feel like who they are.

I could not be more excited to share this episode with you today. For a quick intro here is a little bit about Parisa.

I’m the founder and maker behind a handmade jewelry brand based in Vancouver. I’ve always been drawn to the idea of creating meaningful pieces that help people express who they are. I started designing jewelry as a way to blend creativity with connection—every piece I make carries a story, a feeling, or a small piece of nature that inspires me. I do what I do because I genuinely believe that jewelry can be more than just an accessory—it can be a reminder of a moment, a mood, or a part of yourself you want to celebrate.

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Today we are joined by a lovely lovely friend of ours Peggy Paullin-Neal who joins us today to talk about the REAL stuff that we all need to talk about.

About Peggy- I am Margaret Christine Paullin Neal, or Peggy Neal. I still use the name Paullin due to professional association with that name. I am a consummate professional who has had many titles and positions that all contributed to what I do now and why I do what I do. For those who are new to meeting me, I am a Realtor in both WA and ID, I also am a licensed Representative with Primerica Financial Services. After being a trailing spouse of my first husband and his airline career, and living in eight different western states, I decided to sell real estate in WA state where we were living, so that I could have a career that would allow me to live in the community we moved to (Spokane) and be close to my children and my soon to arrive grandchild! I soon added ID to the states I was licensed in so that I could help friends with real estate purchases in this lovely state. In 2020, a new granddaughter came on the scene and that made it even more exciting to be close to family. In 2022, after my divorce, I decided to follow a dream to move to Idaho. I have always been in love with the Coeur d’Alene area. It’s just so beautiful. After relocating and going through time to focus on healing and the death of my 40-year marriage, I decided in 2023 to begin dating again. My goal in dating was to find true love. I was seeking that relationship that would be reciprocal and fulfilling. To find someone who would see me for who I am and love me. This required me to be my authentic self. My passion is to encourage women to unlock their passion by exploring what makes them excited about getting up in the morning and fuels them throughout life’s ups and downs. I am also passionate about every person living in who they are meant to be and moving forward in their goals and dreams. I find myself sharing my passion with others through engaging with people when I meet them and determining how we can work, live, or play together.

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For more information about Peggy :All About Peggy

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Today we are joined by Maini Homer who helps others succeed in business.

A little bit about her- I’m Maini Homer, a seasoned entrepreneur with 27 years of experience building, scaling, and transforming businesses. I do what I do because I’m passionate about helping others succeed. After overcoming my own setbacks, I found that the real joy comes from helping others avoid the same pitfalls and creating businesses that work for them. I believe in using my knowledge to make life easier for entrepreneurs and business owners, helping them scale with smart strategies.

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For more information about Maini :All About Maini

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Delaney, my daughter and old podcast co-host makes a special appearance on this episode of But First Champagne when we are joined by the one and only Dr. Lynda LeBlanc who is here today to share will all of us all of her travels and experiences as a roving scholar in Norway.

From Dr. Lynda LeBlanc- I am the Fulbright Østfold Roving scholar in Norway, 2024-2025. I give workshops on American culture such as jazz, photography, rap, poetry, and I teach academic writing to primary, middle, and high school. I also taught an English literature class at my local college in Halden, Norway- the city where I live. I am also on a small team that is bringing Dance for Parkinson’s to Norway. I am the founding teacher of Dance for Parkinson’s in Oslo; I teach dance for those with Parkinson’s every other week at Oslo’s Opera House. Before my positions in Norway, I taught French and English at CDA Charter Academy.

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Join us for an Vesta-only, audio-only podcast to talk about the insights we learned about last week with Zil Eiler

We are so excited to have a good friend and coach of mine joining us on the podcast today. Zil Eiler.

Zil Eiler is a CEO, international speaker, and mentor with a sharp focus on business and mindset. Raised in an entrepreneurial family, she launched her first venture at the age of 16 while still in college, a testament to her determination and vision; Zil’s Business Coaching has transformed the lives of many mentees, helping entrepreneurs create solid businesses. She currently lives in California with her husband and three children, and continues to inspire and empower others through her talks and mentorship, helping entrepreneurs break through barriers and redefine what success means.

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For more information about Zil :All About Zil

On the most recent episode of the podcast, we had the pleasure of talking with Carol Cooke AM PLY.

Carol Cooke AM PLY is one of Australia’s most inspiring figures in sport and advocacy. Born in Canada, Carol served 14 years in law enforcement, including four years undercover, before relocating to Australia.

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For more information about Carol :All About Carol