Audiobooks narrated by Alexandra Bitton-Bailey

A Noble Profession: Inspiring Stories of the Teachers Who Shape Our World

"From #1 bestselling authors Peter Mansbridge and Mark Bulgutch comes a collection of Canadian stories inviting us to celebrate the impact and influence of teachers and the students whose lives they have changed forever. Few people make more of an impact on young people’s lives than teachers. Parents, of course, are vital for a child’s future, but it is our teachers who choose to devote their daily lives to illuminating the world around them, selflessly spending their careers changing the trajectories of the young people in their charge. Teaching can be a thankless job, but these homeroom heroes dedicate themselves not only to following the curriculum but to protecting their students, recognizing their struggles, and intervening when necessary, helping to shape them into productive members of society and the leaders of our future. From elementary and secondary schools, to post-secondary and even in hospital and prison settings, these stories will inform, entertain, and grab you by the heart. Through dozens of profiles of teachers, and some students, Canada’s most authoritative news voice, Peter Mansbridge, along with veteran journalist Mark Bulgutch, recount true stories of teachers on the front lines of this vital profession as they contend with students’ challenges with their course material, mental health, language skills, sexuality, and many other matters. A Noble Profession celebrates the experiences of teachers and students, making an ideal gift for any teacher in your life and any students and parents who want to understand the challenges and witness the triumphs in the classrooms that dot the country."

Mark Bulgutch, Peter Mansbridge (Author), Alan Carlson, Alexandra Bitton-Bailey, Curtis Michael Holland, Erin Moon, Ferdelle Capistrano, Tanis Parenteau (Narrator)

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The Homeowner's Association

"Three women. Two crimes. One Homeowner’s Association. And a whole lot of secrets… Valerie Park: nurse, widow, harassee of the president of her Homeowner’s Association. Holly Kent: president of the Homeowner’s Association, harasser of Valerie, all-around pain in the ass. Clementine Harrison: photographer, yoga teacher, free spirit, defender of harassed women. After selling everything she owns and road tripping across Canada in a converted school bus named Matilda, Clementine moves next door to Valerie. Valerie is depressed, scared, and lonely. And even though she doesn’t know it, she’s also the victim of a crime. Clementine befriends Valerie and helps her find her voice, her courage, and an independence she never knew she possessed. Together they embark on a mission to dethrone Holly Kent, the tyrant of their neighbourhood who polices everything her neighbours do. In the process they discover a few shocking secrets that make them question everything they thought they knew..."

Miriam Verheyden (Author), Alexandra Bitton-Bailey (Narrator)

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...And Why Not?: A step closer to living a more fulfilling life

"Are you at a crossroad in your life, where you feel deep inside of you, something needs to change, yet you are having trouble making that step? Are people around you or your own mind keeping you busy with a million reasons, why moving out of your comfort zone would be silly, and yet, your gut tells you it is the right thing to do? “…And Why Not?” is the key question, I encourage you to ask yourself throughout this book, as I share my own learnings and experience, which will hopefully bring you guidance, comfort, and the courage to make that change happen and live a more fulfilling life."

Sophie Burrus - Müller (Author), Alexandra Bitton-Bailey (Narrator)

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Trailblazer Founders: Breaking through Invisible Boundaries

"Every start-up founder wants to build the next unicorn, an elusive multibillion-dollar business. But how do you even begin translating your vision for a better world into investor meetings and venture funding; let alone growing, scaling, and successfully leading talent? Enter, Deepti Pahwa. With over two decades of pioneering innovation and entrepreneurship, mentoring start-ups, coaching global executives, and founding an accelerator program with Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business Executive Education alumni network, Deepti is on the front lines with fledgling and seasoned founders. This book is an inspiring call to action for founders to become the protagonists of their own story. Distilled from hard-won experience and dozens of interviews with founders and VCs, Deepti provides a roadmap to navigate the entrepreneurial ecosystem highlighting leadership skills, research-based tools, and an actionable framework necessary to manifest your ideas into powerful strategies. You will learn about — converting ideas to conviction, brand building and strategic networking to acquire influence and persuade investors and customers alike. Through exemplary stories of successful founders, she provides evidence that opportunities are not limited by gender nor ethnicity. Who gets mentored, sponsored, supported, and funded is not a function of the brilliance of an idea or one’s inherited attributes. But, an outcome of how one embodies inspirational qualities and influential convictions. If you’re ready to create something from nothing, in building a company from “zero to one,” this book is in the right hands—your hands."

Deepti Pahwa (Author), Alexandra Bitton-Bailey (Narrator)

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Perfect 40!: How to live your best life and age with grace and wisdom

"Dive Into Your 40th Life Chapter Fully Prepared! There is maturity and wisdom that comes with turning 40. But there is also fear, emotional turbulence, social stress, and many more issues along the ride. So, how can you face them all? Presenting 'Perfect 40!' By Lana Shabdeen! Written for millennial women who have just turned or are about to turn 40, this eye-opening self-help book will help you navigate this new terrain, reminding you that you are not alone. Reading this women's book will help you: Discover The Challenges Arising In The 40 Era From The Perspective Of A Woman Who Has Been There Before You Explore The Fears, Feelings, Physical & Emotional Changes Women Experience At This Age Understand How Your Social Circle, Society's Expectations & Everyday Life Affects Your Personal Growth And That Is Not All! At the end of each chapter, you will find a summary, a Q&A, and a journaling section to help you embrace what you learn and make your happiness the #1 priority."

Lana Shabdeen (Author), Alexandra Bitton-Bailey (Narrator)

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Everything is Broken and Completely Fine: Mental Illness, Quitting Alcohol, and Living through Unprecedented Times

"Miriam tried for most of her life to hide her mental illness. She hoped that if she pretended it didn't exist, nobody else would notice it either. That didn't happen. Unexplainable rage attacks, persistent intrusive thoughts and a recurring overwhelming despair are difficult to hide. Working as an x-ray technologist through Covid-19 contributed to her declining mental health. In a desperate attempt to numb the pain and cheer herself up she reached for what society endorses as the ultimate relaxant: wine. Alcohol made her mental health significantly worse, increased her anxiety and caused severe self-loathing. Instead of solving her low mood, it contributed to it. Everything is Broken and Completely Fine takes you into the flawed brain of someone who's living with anxiety, depression, and PMDD. Set in the unprecedented times of a pandemic, natural disasters and life's unavoidable ups and downs, this book explores what happens when denial turns into acceptance, grey area drinking transforms into sobriety, and one woman finds herself where she's never been before – at peace."

Miriam Verheyden (Author), Alexandra Bitton-Bailey (Narrator)

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The Peaceful Parenting (R)evolution: How to change the world by changing how we parent

"How can parents best meet the complex needs of their children in these complicated times? Inside, you’ll find a radically different approach to parenting, where we stop asking so many questions about how to get children to behave and examine our behaviors, expectations, and values as parents. Embracing the idea that our children deserve our honesty, vulnerability, and leadership, you’ll discover a powerful framework for raising your family with integrity and confidence. Giving and receiving the trust, communication, cooperation, respect, and joy that every parent and child deserves, ultimately allows our children to become the leaders our future so desperately needs. A groundbreaking examination of parenting, written by the founder of the world’s leading parent coaching institute, this book will take you on an inner journey of self-inquiry, exploration, and curiosity, helping you answer the question that is only answerable by YOU: “How can I be the best version of myself in the name of raising my child?” You’ll be moved by stories of hope and inspired by powerful shifts in families from all over the world."

Kiva Schuler (Author), Alexandra Bitton-Bailey (Narrator)

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Audiobooks Narrated by Alexandra Bitton-Bailey

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