Gail Taylor | Guest: Conversations with Rich Bennett

Author, Keynote Speaker, Songwriter

Gail Taylor is a Canadian songwriter, keynote speaker, and author, who channels her passion for mental health advocacy through the power of music and personal storytelling. Having faced addiction within her family, Gail became a dedicated advocate for mental health, co-founding the Edmonton Mental Health Foundation and supporting recovery initiatives like McDougall House. Her catalog of 13 songs reflects her life experiences, including the challenges of addiction, and serves as a tool to inspire hope and resilience.

Gail has combined her 35 years of expertise in finance, honed through her CIMA designation from Wharton University, an MBA from Queen’s University, and executive training at Harvard Business School, with her passion for helping others through motivational speaking. Currently, she is set to release her second book, 'CurveBalls', this November, sharing personal stories and tools to empower others to design their own lives and embrace mental wellness.

Jan. 10, 2025

Finding Strength in Adversity: Gail Taylor’s Remarkable Story

Sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group In this inspiring episode, Rich Bennett sits down with Gail Taylor, a Canadian songwriter, keynote speaker, and author of Curveballs: A Deeply Personal Guide to Embracing Life's Challenges and Designing a Path Toward Mental Wellness. Gail shares her transformative journey from a career in finance to becoming a mental health advocate and musician, proving that it’s never too late to follow your passion. With heartfelt stories of resilience, Gail discusses her battles with addiction, the loss of her father, and her son's recovery from substance abuse. She offers valuable tools for personal growth and highlights the healing power of music, weaving her life experiences into compelling songs. This episode, sponsored by Tar Heel Construction Group, reminds us that life’s curveballs are opportunities for growth and empowerment. Tune in for an uplifting conversation filled with lessons on courage, reinvention, and finding hope amid challenges. Gail …

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