Raise The Anchor

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.

Raise The Anchor is a society podcast hosted by Melissa Burbridge, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Melissa Burbridge hosts Raise The Anchor, a society show with 52 episodes published.

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  Episode #52

  From Pandemic Pivot to Published Photographer: 5 Years Later with Jay Fisher

  Jan 16, 202627 minS0

  <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 had just landed in Nova Scotia, building Capture It Photography from the ground up. Today, Jay returns to reflect on what’s happened since that bold leap: from growing his business and opening his own studios to releasing his breathtaking book, Come From Away, a visual love letter to Nova Scotia and the people who inspire his work.</p><p>In thi...

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  Episode #51

  Failing Forward: How Losing My Business Helped Me Rise Again

  Jul 17, 202520 minS0

  <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 biggest failures (losing a business I poured my heart into) became the catalyst for a stronger comeback.</p><p>I open up about what it looked like to feel like everything was falling apart, and how that moment forced me to slow down, reevaluate, and reconnect with my true passion and purpose. It wasn’t easy, but it was...

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  Episode #50

  Cookies, Keys & Global Dreams: Jenna Ross Is Back!

  Jul 10, 202529 minS0

  <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 work-life balance.<br/><br/>• Nova Scotian Cookie Company began after a human design reading gave Jenna "permission" to be a serial entrepreneur<br/>• Lighthouse-shaped shortbread cookies represent Nova Scotia and have taken Jenna to LA, Italy, Germany and beyond<br/>• Attended the Golden Globes and Emmys gifting suite in Los Angeles where her cookies were gifted to nominees<br/>• Connected indigenous designer Tracy Metallic with Cheekbone Beauty's...

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  Episode #49

  Big decisions don’t always come with big clarity

  Jul 3, 202516 minS0

  <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 the stakes are high, and how those same tools supported me through a recent emotional moment in my personal life.</p><p>Whether you’re in a leadership role or just facing a decision you didn’t see coming, this episode will help you:<br/> ✔️ slow the mental chaos<br/> ✔️ trust your gut and logic<br/> ✔️ make a call without knowing the ou...

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  Episode #48

  From Chronic Struggles to a New Solution | Jen Vey’s Journey Continues

  Jun 23, 202529 minS0

  <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 update on her health, the realities of living with chronic illness, and how she’s transforming pain into purpose through her new platform: <b>Temporary Experts</b>.</p><p>This innovative business is built for people who can’t work traditional 9–5 jobs but have incredible knowledge to offer. Whether you live with disability, chronic illness, or are simply forging your own path—this conversati...

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