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Hosted by Melissa Burbridge · society · EN-US
Raise the Anchor- is a transformative podcast hosted by Melissa Burbridge, where ordinary people share extraordinary stories of life-changing moments. From overcoming health challenges like a life-saving liver transplant to bold decisions like a career pivot or adopting a life-altering diet, each episode dives into the pivotal moments that reshaped lives for the better. Through Melissa's thoughtful interviews and powerful narratives, "Raise the Anchor" inspires listeners to let go of what holds them back and set sail toward a brighter future. Join Melissa each week for stories that will spark inspiration, ignite courage, and remind you that it’s never too late to rewrite your story.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchRaise the Anchor- is a transformative podcast hosted by Melissa Burbridge, where ordinary people share extraordinary stories of life-changing moments. From overcoming health challenges like a life-saving liver transplant to bold decisions like a career pivot or adopting a life-altering diet, each episode dives into the pivotal moments that reshaped lives for the better.
Raise The Anchor is hosted by Melissa Burbridge. The show has published 52 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "From Pandemic Pivot to Published Photographer: 5 Years Later with Jay Fisher" (16 January 2026, 27 minutes), "Failing Forward: How Losing My Business Helped Me Rise Again" (17 July 2025, 20 minutes), and "Cookies, Keys & Global Dreams: Jenna Ross Is Back!" (10 July 2025, 29 minutes).
Raise The Anchor publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 52 episodes.
Booking probability for Raise The Anchor is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Raise The Anchor requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Raise The Anchor's contact route on record: public web form.
Melissa Burbridge hosts Raise The Anchor, a society podcast with 52 episodes published.
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Episode #52
<p>Send a text</p><p>Five years ago, photographer Jay Fisher joined Raise the Anchor to share how an unexpected life change and a spontaneous “yes” to moving across the country transformed his world.</p><p>Back then, he...
Episode #51
<p>Send a text</p><p>Sometimes the best thing that can happen… is failing.</p><p> In this solo episode of Raise the Anchor, I’m diving into the powerful concept of Failing Forward by John Maxwell and how one of my...
Episode #50
<p>Send a text</p><p>Jenna Ross, serial entrepreneur and founder of the Nova Scotian Cookie Company, shares her journey from IT professional to managing three thriving businesses while raising teenagers and maintaining...
Episode #49
<p>Send a text</p><p>In nursing and management, I’ve made hundreds of hard calls, often without enough time or perfect answers. In this episode of Raise the Anchor, I’m sharing the decision-making tools I lean on when...
Episode #48
<p>Send a text</p><p>In this powerful follow-up episode, we reconnect with Raise the Anchor guest Jen Vey—an unstoppable force navigating life with brain tumors, dystonia, and the lasting impacts. Jen shares an honest...
Episode #47
<p>Send a text</p><p>For years, Laura Wheeler battled chronic symptoms, only to be told it was “just allergies” or that her labs looked fine. But deep down, she knew something wasn’t right. In this powerful episode of...
Episode #46
<p>Send a text</p><p>Being good at something doesn’t mean it’s meant for you. In this episode of Raise the Anchor, we dive into what to do when your skills don’t align with your passion.</p><p>We talk about:</p>How to...
Episode #45
<p>Send a text</p><p>In this episode of Raise the Anchor, Jess Clerke shares her incredible transformation—from a digital marketer who relocated to Barbados during the pandemic and felt isolated and unsure, to becoming...
Episode #44
<p>Send a text</p><p>In this powerful solo episode, I flip the mic and interview myself, sharing the raw, unfiltered story of leaving my business and going back into nursing, burning out, and finding my way back...
Episode #44
<p>In this special edition episode we dive into the Evolution Blueprint, why it was created and who it's for.<br/><br/><b>In the Evolution Blueprint, you'll learn:</b></p><p>-1-</p><p>Who you really are, what you value...
Episode #43
<p>Send a text</p><p>Ever wonder how your favorite Entrepreneur started? Or even better what happened, the exact moment they knew they wanted to leave from a path they knew into the unknown?<br/><br/>Tune into here 6...
Episode #42
<p>Send a text</p><p>As we prepare to give you more episodes, we decided to re-live who inspires some of our past guests.<br/><br/>Share who inspires you? with us on Instagram! And let us know whose story resonated with...
Episode #41
<p>Send a text</p><p>This week Melissa shared her story about what she had to give up to leave a job and start a business of her own.<br/><br/>Highlights of this episode are:<br/>- Getting rid of bad habits<br/>- Some...
Episode #40
<p>Send a text</p><p>Heather Deveaux created her first online course back in 2008 - before Facebook was a household name and she's created thousands of hours of learning content over the years, serving clients in 8...
Episode #39
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Episode #38
<p>Send a text</p><p>Tune in to hear how Sharl went from hating her career to loving it.<br/><br/>In this episode, we deep dive into how Sharl moved from the west to the east coast and how she struggled to find a job...
Episode #37
<p>Send a text</p><p>There are a million ways things could go when you take a risk on yourself, especially when leaving a career without a plan.<br/><br/>In this episode, we dig into Melissa's story and what things...
Episode #36
<p>Send a text</p><p>This week we chatted with Allison Smith from Dandelion Digital, she shared the reason why she went from corporate to entrepreneurship. It might surprise those who know her it wasn't a path she...
Episode #35
<p>Send a text</p><p>Natasha Tucker is a retail manager turned Executive Director of an ocean conservation non-profit organization. Prior to getting laid off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Natasha knew that her...
Episode #34
<p>Send a text</p><p><b>This week we went behind the scenes with Jenn Neilson, a massage therapist turned virtual assistant. She shares how she was searching for a change and a chance post by a friend made the decision...
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