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June 25, 2024 86 mins

In this heartwarming and laughter-filled episode of the “You Did It” podcast, host Elysia Rotaru catches up with her long-time friend Barbara Harrison, founder of Tots and Tunes and multifaceted entrepreneur, actress, and dedicated mother. Barbara opens up about the challenges of balancing her various roles, including running a gym with her husband and launching her own business: Tots and Tunes. She candidly shares the pressures she faced, especially the irony of owning a gym with her husband, but struggling to find time for her own workouts. As her children grow older, she is finally able to carve out more time for herself and take on new challenges. Barbara also discusses her exciting new venture, transforming a gym space to create a dedicated area for Tots in North Vancouver, offering a hub for prenatal and postpartum fitness, kids’ classes, and support workshops for parents.Barbara reflects on her acting career, the transition to voiceover work during the pandemic, and the importance of having supportive peers.


She emphasizes the need for resources and support for new parents, sharing her experiences with breastfeeding and the hormonal challenges it brings.Throughout the episode, Barbara’s authenticity and resilience shine through, as she emphasizes the importance of patience, support, and the gradual realization of one’s dreams. She leaves listeners with a message of hope and perseverance, encouraging parents to trust the process and believe that their goals will come to fruition in due time.Join us for an inspiring conversation about perseverance, self-care, and the journey of motherhood.


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USEFUL LINKS:

https://totsnorthvan.com/

https://www.instagram.com/totsnorthvan/

https://www.instagram.com/totsandtunes/

www.facebook.com/totsnorthvan 

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Much Love and Gratitude

xo

E



Hosted by: Elysia Rotaru

Cover Art by: Elyda Rotaru

Music by: Andrew Persoon

Post-Audio (Full Episodes) by: Andrew Persoon 

Video editing /Production by: Amy Goodmurphy & Sandra Mack

Produced by: Little Psycho Productions

Public Relations: ADB Publicity

Special thanks to: Ryan & Nova Williams my family and friends and all of our guests and all those who inspire me. YOU DID IT!!!


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