<![CDATA[Empowering Imperfection]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection Your co-hosts Natasha and Vanessa both have a passion for helping women take imperfect action towards their dreams. Having more than 20 years of experience between us, radically changing our own lives, and helping others do the same, we can't wait to share our journeys, and walk alongside yours. Here we learn together, support, and empower each other in this crazy journey called life.

This podcast is heartfelt, raw and educational with a dose of spicy from time to time.

This is your safe space to show up and dream big - so let's get into it!

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Natasha Sukarukoff - @natashasukarukoff

Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> RSS.com 2026.401.141116 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:27:14 GMT en 03412786-9522-58dc-83cf-dea572ae3b06 https://media.rss.com/empoweringimperfection/20240616_070602_f4d34a4fda9757683f83c638d30b9a6c.png Empowering Imperfection https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection yes Vanessa McWilliams & Natasha Sukarukoff Vanessa McWilliams & Natasha Sukarukoff true episodic podcast <![CDATA[The Purple Suit]]> As always, we would love to hear from you.

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/2077384 913128e7-b865-4a57-a686-7ed1c9fa901c 1866 full 25 25 true Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:20:08 GMT <![CDATA[Staying present and feeling the feels]]> As always, we would love to hear from you.

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/2056757 1709b1eb-ea9b-4474-97b7-517b7c038c55 1609 full 24 24 true Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:20:07 GMT <![CDATA[From Manic To Mindful]]> As always, we would love to hear from you.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/2036802 fbda3804-3db6-4c50-ae0f-f7b3a2f36281 2665 full 23 23 true Tue, 20 May 2025 07:20:10 GMT <![CDATA[We're back!]]> This episode we chat about taking a much needed break - and our (separate) holidays to Mexico where Natasha had a lovely relaxing vacation with family, and had an amazing encounter with one of the best humans - and Vanessa faced her ultimate fear not once, not twice, but three times!

As always, we would love to hear from you.

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/2016193 7425d449-4348-42c0-8dd3-f2e70ade9697 2610 full 22 22 true Tue, 06 May 2025 07:20:08 GMT <![CDATA[If you can't see it in your mind, you can't create it in your life.]]> This episode we chat about opening ourselves up to new possibilities, feeling the feelings that come with growth, and nipple lights!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1977464 b9bbcac1-e6f6-40ec-b785-fc6ec2dcfbe0 2812 full 21 21 true Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:20:05 GMT <![CDATA[To Serve and Connect - First Responder Retreat with our friends Adele and Lauren]]> This episode we chat with our amazing friends Adele and Lauren about their upcoming event:

To Serve and Connect - First Responder Retreat

May 2-4, 2025

Camp Kuriakos - Sylvan Lake AB

http://www.toserveandconnect.com

When the 4 of us met over 10 years ago at a Personal Development event, we became fast friends, and have been through quite a bit in each of our own journeys - but always know we have this sisterhood to lean on for anything. Having Lauren and Adele as our first guests on the pod is an incredible gift, and we are so excited for you to meet them!

Here's more from our besties!

Being a first responder spouse comes with unique challenges, sacrifices, and triumphs. To Serve and Connect is a space created for those who walk this path, offering support, understanding, and connection about life behind the scenes.

Lauren & Adele began this journey over a cup of coffee and valuable conversation 6 years ago. Lauren is a retired corrections officer, and the wife of a police officer. Adele is the former spouse of a corrections officer, so they both understand firsthand the unique challenges that come with the first responder lifestyle—challenges that extend beyond the job and into the lives of those who love and support them.

For years, Lauren struggled with her mental health, silently battling the weight of stigma and the pressure to appear "okay." Pretending she was fine only deepened her suffering and strained her closest relationships. A series of significant events forced her to seek out resources for first responders and their families. While support existed for first responders themselves, she quickly realized there were far fewer options dedicated to their spouses and loved ones, especially outside of traditional therapy through EAP programs.

Lauren and Adele found solace in connecting with each other about the uniqueness of this lifestyle, sharing experiences, and lifting each other up in the most difficult moments. Recognizing the power of these connections—and their passion for bringing people together. Lauren was inspired to create a retreat designed specifically for first responder spouses. A space to be understood, to heal, and to strengthen the resilience that this life demands. Every year Adele reaffirms her commitment to the first responders spouses but holding space at the retreat. She is a coach, drumming facilitator, a Reiki practitioner and a trauma-informed yoga instructor. Lauren loves to connect people, talk about personal development, and advocate for wellness.

Adele and Lauren bring a wealth of experience and compassion to this weekend – and to everyone that there are connected with.

As always, we would love to hear from you.

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1953846 56149ddb-06e4-460f-a2c2-ef415531e9bd 1260 full 20 20 true Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:20:07 GMT <![CDATA[The One About Time]]> Today's episode we chat about time, how it can feel like we are running out of it, trying to stay present, and how we both feel as our kids begin to grow into adults.

As always, we would love to hear from you.

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1933361 4af4056b-f52d-4834-9b45-7592367804ba 1964 full 19 19 true Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:20:06 GMT <![CDATA[A Meditation to Soothe You]]> Today's episode takes us on a little journey into creating our own peace. Natasha Sukarukoff takes a solo episode and walks us through an amazing way to bring yourself peace in even the hardest of times. You only need 5 minutes!

As always, we would love to hear from you.

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Much love and peace,

Natasha and Vanessa

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1913144 096cfd7d-61a0-4b25-8e65-d9d327d1ac37 739 full 18 18 false Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:20:08 GMT <![CDATA[What is a question you've never been asked, but would want to be asked?]]> This episode we chat about a question Natasha needed some extra time to answer from Episode 3, and we've both landed on our words for the year!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1891172 06542c25-511c-4ea6-abaf-44ef1b34fd07 2049 full 17 17 true Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:20:09 GMT <![CDATA[Planting The Seeds]]> This episode we chat about 'Planting The Seeds'. How the little things we do now that might seem insignificant, can have a huge impact on your future!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1868647 d3113b01-947b-45aa-8f4b-b1df15c2c8c1 2520 full 16 16 true Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:20:06 GMT <![CDATA[Perfection Is The Constipation For Manifestation and Energy]]> This episode we chat about Perfectionism, Manifestation and Energy! Sometimes forcing your way onto your goals actually stops, or slows down the flow of making them happen.

Are you a perfectionist and have a great story to share?

Email us!

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1846060 1ac031f2-c51a-4c06-8e0e-e968ef60fd02 1734 full 15 15 true Tue, 14 Jan 2025 08:20:06 GMT <![CDATA[Time sure flies - Where did 2024 go? ]]> This episode we chat about all things 2024 - how we came into this year, how things pivoted and what we learned along the way!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1821615 e430c2e3-4a81-4b64-b49d-fe5a08385b11 2065 full 14 14 true Tue, 31 Dec 2024 08:20:07 GMT <![CDATA[Your Year in One Word... What's Yours?]]> This episode we chat about another tool we use going into the new year that helps us get closer to our goals, can help keep us on track, and remind us of our 'Why'.

Do you have a 'Word' for your year? Or do you have a story that we'd love to hear about a past word?

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1805070 380059b8-2850-4d23-ab35-3c285dcfb16c 2254 full 13 13 true Tue, 17 Dec 2024 08:20:07 GMT <![CDATA[Let's chat about New Years Resolutions!]]> This episode is a little chaotic as we have our first technological glitch - but that doesn't stop us from doing the thing imperfectly friend!

Jan 1st can feel like a really big day every year - and if you're starting to feel the pressure to come up with a New Years Resolution - maybe take a listen and walk with us through our take on NYR's. A day that used to hold a lot of stress, excitement and pressure - is really only that - a normal regular day - but if you've got a goal in mind - listen in as we chat about how to actually set yourself up for success!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1783272 855637f7-7330-40c8-8e45-2b09cb0609af 1812 full 12 12 true Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:20:06 GMT <![CDATA[The Tug Of War - Getting real with yourself]]> This episode is VERY vulnerable as we talk about how we sometimes need to be real with ourselves - and get out of our own f*cking way.

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1753389 00815d08-7de5-4af1-8f4c-f879dd4ec55c 2719 full 11 11 true Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:20:08 GMT <![CDATA[It really is the little things!]]> This episode we chat about the little things - mini goals, small milestones towards your big goal, life in general - and why it is SO important to not only focus on the big goals and milestones in your life.

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1737131 11e99fd5-8cd4-4db9-a81d-ba0e80cdbeaf 2188 full 10 10 true Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:20:06 GMT <![CDATA[Changing your state, no suitcase required!]]> This episode we chat about "changing your state'..... and no, it's not the pack your suitcase kind of state change!

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1712318 909a0b1e-44cc-4baf-b50b-056afbcdc214 1279 full 9 9 true Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:20:06 GMT <![CDATA[The Mucky Middle]]> This episode we chat about feeling the low energy that comes with not having a big juicy goal, the feeling of 'what next', when life gets real and your feeling 'stuck', and being an overachiever.

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1691445 72d348af-9c26-4264-9bce-e4e7c98cd56a 2074 full 8 8 true Tue, 08 Oct 2024 07:20:21 GMT <![CDATA[One of the bravest things you can do, is to ask for help]]> This episode we chat about mom life, back to school and the challenge we face when things get tough, and we need to ask for help.

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1668300 d7350893-6180-4e9f-a331-1d49c9e022e3 1763 full 7 7 true Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:20:21 GMT <![CDATA[Let's Talk About Diet Culture]]> This episode has Vanessa a lil' spicy after a routine doctors app took a turn. We get very real and vulnerable as we chat about how far she's come to get to where she is with loving the body she is in, and how she feels about diet culture.

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1650029 5f963340-bf36-4528-aca6-859fea3240c2 2832 full 6 6 true Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:20:20 GMT <![CDATA[Now THAT was exciting - the one with Jamie!]]> What would you do if you had a chance to talk to someone who's been a HUGE influence on your journey? Vanessa got this very chance when she went live with Jamie Kern Lima on her latest podcast launch, and she's here to chat about it!

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Vanessa McWilliams - @thevanessamcwilliams

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1628749 a6b20e57-66e1-43e7-82e2-02ca9398a042 1061 full 5 5 true Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:20:14 GMT <![CDATA[Your truth is in your values.]]> Understand your values and you’ll start to understand yourself.....

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1539465 be56e66a-569a-461b-b29b-a770612ff596 1969 full 4 4 true Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:20:22 GMT <![CDATA[Burning questions you didn’t know you wanted to know....THE BONUS ROUND!]]> Today we are having some fun, and coming to the pod with secret questions for each other!

Burning questions you didn’t know you wanted to know....Part 2!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1539449 9511fbf8-2e5e-4588-bd6a-280259e43363 1904 full 3 3 true Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:20:20 GMT <![CDATA[Burning questions you didn’t know you wanted to know - Part 1]]> Today we are having some fun, and coming to the pod with secret questions for each other!

Burning questions you didn’t know you wanted to know..

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1539445 b2b92a00-7c41-427d-bd7b-72cf2475f234 1256 full 2 2 true Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:20:29 GMT <![CDATA[Living Rent Free In Your Head]]> Today we are chatting about how we get stuck in our own head, and how you can overcome analysis paralysis with imperfect action!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1527726 5317dc95-d884-438e-b9fe-630f3f24ab4e 1495 full 1 1 true Tue, 02 Jul 2024 07:20:27 GMT <![CDATA[Sneak Peek #1]]> We are so excited to hang out with you on our upcoming podcast, but as we get things ready, we wanted to share a little bit of what's to come!

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/empoweringimperfection/1527720 73a405a0-be44-4f9b-9ef0-9af0f56199f8 179 trailer true Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:34:53 GMT