Raise The Anchor

About 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.

Publisher

Melissa Burbridge

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Jul 2020

Latest episode

16 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

52 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jan 2026

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

   Send us a text 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. 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...

2. 

   17 Jul 2025

   Failing Forward: How Losing My Business Helped Me Rise Again

   Send us a text Sometimes the best thing that can happen… is failing. 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. 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...

3. 

   10 Jul 2025

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

   Send us a text 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. • Nova Scotian Cookie Company began after a human design reading gave Jenna "permission" to be a serial entrepreneur • Lighthouse-shaped shortbread cookies represent Nova Scotia and have taken Jenna to LA, Italy, Germany and beyond • Attended the Golden Globes and...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,986

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

0

YouTube

65

Engagement

0

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