The Confidence and Communication Podcast

Owning Our Cycles and Period Stories: From Period Shame to Empowered Womanhood Guest: Christin Gilbert – aka Modern Mother

In this raw, heartfelt, and empowering episode, host Jessica Dumas, sits down with Christin Gilbert, the powerhouse behind Modern Mother, to talk all things cycle syncing, perimenopause, and self-mothering.

Together, they unpack the emotional weight and cultural silence that still surrounds menstruation. From t...

Jessica interviews Alyssa, Twist! 

Twist, (Alyssa Light) is a keynote speaker who teaches people how to cultivate the connections and build the relationships that move business forward.

Twist went to trade school for Goldsmithing and made the 20th anniversary gifts for Blue Rodeo. Her forthcoming book, Lessons from the Lake, is for people who feel like they should be further along than they are in business or life. Using analogies,...

In this episode, we’re diving into the art of confident negotiation—because, let’s be honest, knowing your worth and asking for it unapologetically is a game-changer. Whether you’re struggling to set your fees, handle client objections, or just want to level up your money mindset, this episode is for YOU.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

1. How to Research Your Value: Tips on assessing your market worth and confidently justifying your fees.
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In this insightful episode, Jessica Dumas breaks down the true value of public speaking and why it’s more than just a hobby—it’s a powerful industry. Jessica highlights how public speaking can help entrepreneurs and thought leaders build authority, promote their businesses, and create additional income streams.

She explains the profound impact of storytelling and inspiration, showing how sharing your experiences can help others see...

Episode Description: In this captivating episode, I sit down with Jill Featherstone—a mother of eight (including stepchildren), grandmother, university professor, author, entrepreneur, and podcaster—who has dedicated her life to empowering Indigenous youth and rewriting narratives. A proud member of the Misipawistik Cree Nation, Jill shares her journey of tra...

The emotional side of charging for your services! Let’s talk about the journey! If something in here inspired you and you want to know what it's like to work together, send me an email at jessica@jessicadumas.ca

Connect with Jessica:

• Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes content: @jessicadumas.ca
• Explore ways to work with me, including 1-on-1 mindset coaching and joining the Confidence Collective: ...

Danielle Searancke is an Indigenous spiritual medium, mentor, end-of-life doula, and Founder of Spirit School – the International School of Spiritual Studies.

Serving Spirit and the Squamish community from her kitchen table since 2013, Danielle has since expanded her practice to include mentorship through her online platform, Spirit School, and her first physical location on the Squamish waterfront. Each year, she supports thousand...

Connect with Jessica:

• Follow me on Instagram for daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes content: @jessicadumas.ca
• Explore ways to work with me, including 1-on-1 mindset coaching: Work with Jessica

Sponsor Shoutouts:

• A special thank you to our sponsor, Johnston Group Inc., for their continued support. Learn more about them at Johnst...

How my work in the Confidence Collective Club helped me from spinning out, when only 1 person signed up - in this episode! Before this delulu/inner/manifestation/healing work, I would have spun out in a downward spiral, and thought that I’m such a loser and my work is irrelevant, etc! But not anymore. I’m living in a world where I work everyday to know and believe that my circumstances don’t matter and that everything is conspiring...

Episode 142. A Healthy Spirit with Angie Lamirande

Angie Lamirande and Jessica Dumas discuss their experiences with manifestation and intuition. Angie shares how the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction influenced her life, leading to a transformative trip to Cabo with the amazing founder of NIX and wildly boosting her confidence. She emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities and taking what might feel like scary risks, desp...