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.
Episodes
48 episodes
From Chronic Struggles to a New Solution | Jen Vey’s Journey Continues
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...
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Episode 48
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29:23
Laura Wheeler: From Misdiagnosed to Empowered- Healing Her Gut and Reclaiming Her Life
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 Raise the Anchor, Laura shares how she...
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Episode 47
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20:21
Just Because You're Good at It... Should You Keep Doing It?
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.We talk about:How to set boundariesWays to...
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Episode 46
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15:59
From Feeling Stuck to Empowering Sisterhoods | Jess Clerke’s Journey
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 a confidence coach helping women redi...
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Episode 45
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25:54
I’m Back After 2.5 Years! Burnout, Healing & Rising Again in Nursing
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. Now, as a Nursing Services...
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Episode 44
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20:48
What was Your Pivotal Moment?
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?Tune into here 6 past guests' pivotal moments and let us know do yo...
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Episode 43
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8:40
Who Inspires you?
As we prepare to give you more episodes, we decided to re-live who inspires some of our past guests.Share who inspires you? with us on Instagram! And let us know whose story resonated with you.We love hearing from you.
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Episode 42
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13:03
What did you have to give up? with Melissa Burbridge
This week Melissa shared her story about what she had to give up to leave a job and start a business of her own.Highlights of this episode are:- Getting rid of bad habits- Some changes are temporary- Align yourself with a go...
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Episode 41
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21:44
A Blessing in Disguise- with Heather Deveaux
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 countries, across 4 continents. Now she helps entr...
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Episode 40
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45:29
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Inside The Evolution Blueprint with Sharl Cline
Tune in to hear how Sharl went from hating her career to loving it.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, then landed one she hated.She tells us ho...
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Episode 38
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32:59
What could it look like? with Melissa Burbridge
There are a million ways things could go when you take a risk on yourself, especially when leaving a career without a plan.In this episode, we dig into Melissa's story and what things looked like for her.She shares how you need ...
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Episode 37
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20:19
From Corporate to Entrepreneur with Allison Smith
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 intended to take, but one she is grateful for.<...
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Episode 36
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25:20
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From Retail to Helping the Ocean with Natasha Tucker
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 career in retail (specifically a large coffee chain...
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Episode 35
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39:36
Cracking the Door to change with Jenn Neilson
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 for her.We also discuss her othe...
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Episode 34
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25:50
Going from Employee to Entrepreneur and the Habits needed
Welcome to season 3. This season we will be bringing you the life-changing decisions that led to amazing Women changing the world one decision at a time.We will also share the pillars and premise behind our mission in helping as many wo...
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Episode 33
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17:18
Moving Past Negative Energy with Melissa
In this episode, our lovely host Melissa talks about the negative energy that clouded over her business in 2021 and how she shifted her mindset for 2022.She shares how all the stress led to burnout and the lessons she's learned to help ...
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Episode 32
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13:25
The pandemic made the decision for me- With Jay Fisher
What would you do if your schedule went from non-stop to wide open?That’s exactly what happened to Jay Fisher of Capture it Photography at the beginning of the pandemic.What happened next was so inspiring!His girlfriend ...
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Episode 31
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38:58
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What is holding you back? -With Dean Fox
Last season Dean told us his brave story, of how he was on the brink of ending it all after a series of unfortunate events. Then out of nowhere, he was pulled to stay, and we are so glad he was.He now helps others push past their fears,...
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Episode 30
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40:52
How to Get Past Fear- with Terrell Turner
What would it be like to get past my fear? What could I accomplish? How many more people could I help?These are questions Terrell asked himself when he had a fear of speaking on camera/ podcast. Then he made the decision to get over it....
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Episode 29
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41:33
Teetering on the Edge -with Dr.Erika by Design
What would you do if you had enough?Dr. Erika and I discuss just that. She tells us how she was unhappy for years in her career, but stayed because she feared what others would think and because she spent so long in school for that prof...
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Episode 28
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32:54
The Excuses and Fear -with Host Melissa Burbridge
What sets you on Fire.Melissa lets you in on her excuses and why her original side jobs didn't work, but her last one did."It didn't align with my soulIt didn't align with my purpose."How she has learned to invest in...
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Episode 27
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13:22
Changing your Path- with Jen Warrington
After being downsized out of a job, Jen has carved her own path forward. Now she helps others figure out their next steps by coaching you to see what it is you truly want to do next. She wants to make sure you go after the right job and thrive,...
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Episode 26
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51:15
Imposter Syndrome- With Ange MacCabe
Can’t find the job you’re looking for? Why not create it!That’s exactly what today’s guest Ange MacCabe did. She shares how she worked in the HR industry for over 10 years but always felt something was missing. Then she decid...
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Episode 25
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41:18
Needing a Change but not willing to Commit with Melissa
In this episode, Melissa shares the moment she knew she was ready to commit to a change. First, she tells us her harrowing journey before, after, and during becoming a Nurse.You will hear some of the realities in nursing that they don't...
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Episode 24
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