Dreams Into Action

Joanne Lockwood is joined by business strategist and creative catalyst Janet Tanguay for a wide-ranging conversation about turning dreams into action through visioning, connection, and inclusive practice. Janet shares how her work as a “super connector” grew from years of supporting aspiring entrepreneurs, and how creating a safe, welcoming space helps people be more authentic about what they really want.

Together they explore what vision boarding is, how it can be done physically or digitally, and why it works as a practical focus tool—especially when paired with other approaches like journalling, coaching questions, AI tools, sound, and creative collaboration. They discuss the realities of leaving employment for self-employment, breaking out of routine, building belief, and shifting from working in a business to working on it.

The episode also looks at what inclusive empowerment requires in practice: knowing your audience, enabling choice and privacy in sharing, and ensuring people can see themselves reflected in the materials and imagery used. Janet shares lessons from working with a wide range of groups, highlighting how people’s dreams differ depending on their circumstances, and how creativity and community can help people move from surviving to thriving.