Featuring Raquel Hughes

Host: Dr. Allen Lycka

Guest: Raquel Hughes, Founder of Sparkle and Sheen

Episode Highlights

Introduction to Raquel Hughes

• Dr. Lycka introduces Raquel as a visionary entrepreneur revolutionizing the cleaning industry.
• Founder of Sparkle and Sheen, an innovative cleaning service, and multiple ventures including:
• Made for Products: An eco-conscious cleaning product line.
• Made to Learn: A training platform for entrepreneurs.
• Made to Help: A non-profit organization supporting communities.

The Beginnings of Sparkle and Sheen

• Raquel’s career pivot inspired by her grandfather’s passing and her own mental health.
• Her initial challenge to earn six figures cleaning houses:
• Year one: Made $138,000 as a solo cleaner.
• Mission: To create free time for clients by tackling tasks they disliked the most.

Scaling the Business

• Partnered with her cousin, doubling revenue in the second year ($338,000).
• Overcame challenges as her cousin was diagnosed with stage IV cancer.
• Grew her team to 8–10 employees by year three, reaching $664,000 in revenue.

Incorporating Family into the Business

• Raquel’s son joined after graduating with a business degree:
• Helped correct operational inefficiencies.
• Incorporated the business.
• Achieved $1 million in revenue within six months of incorporation.

Diversifying the Brand

1. Made for Products:

• Developed eco-conscious cleaning solutions after supply chain challenges during COVID-19.
• Partnered with a local chemist in Edmonton to create sustainable, Alberta-made products.
• Launched the product line in March 2024.

1. Made to Learn:

• Created a training platform with videos and resources for entrepreneurs.
• Focus on saving time and providing systems for efficiency.

1. Made to Help:

• A charity offering free cleaning services for individuals in need:
• Low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and those with mental health challenges.
• Provides ongoing monthly cleaning services for eligible families.

Key Takeaways from Raquel’s Journey

• Importance of building systems and empowering team members.
• Leveraging strengths and fostering growth within teams.
• Giving back to the community:
• Raquel’s personal philosophy of sharing knowledge and helping others.

Connecting with Raquel Hughes

• Websites:
• Sparkle and Sheen
• Made for Products
• Made to Help
• Visit or Contact:
• Office: 14452 118 Avenue NW, Edmonton.
• Phone: 825-512-1277.

Special Offer for Listeners

• Free samples of Sparkle and Sheen’s top products (floor cleaner, glass cleaner, kitchen cleaner).
• Call 825-512-1277 to request a sample (postage not included).

Closing Remarks

Dr. Lycka highlights Raquel’s success as a testament to the power of resilience, innovation, and community impact. Raquel is a proud member of the International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP), inspiring others through her work and vision.

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Raquel Hughes is a visionary entrepreneur revolutionizing the cleaning industry with her innovative ventures. As the founder of Sparkle & Sheen, a premier cleaning service, and Maid for Products, an eco-conscious line of cleaning solutions, she’s setting new standards for quality and sustainability. Through initiatives like Maid to Learn and Maid to Help, Raquel empowers professionals and uplifts communities across Canada. Now a member of the International Order of Fantastic Professionals, she continues to inspire with her commitment to positive change.

Social Media:

Website: https://www.sparkleandsheen.ca/

FIP Radio – Dr. Lynn Steinberg on Parental Alienation

Host: Dr. Allen Lycka

Guest: Dr. Lynn Steinberg

Introduction

• Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes listeners to FIP Radio, featuring fantastic professionals inducted into the International Order of Fantastic Professionals (IOFP).
• This episode highlights Dr. Lynn Steinberg, a pioneer in trauma healing, parental alienation, and conflict resolution, with over 40 years of expertise and a 99% success rate in resolving parental alienation cases.

Understanding Parental Alienation

• How Dr. Steinberg Became Interested in Parental Alienation:
• Early encounters with families where children rejected a parent without valid reasons.
• Her personal experience with parental alienation during her divorce.
• What Is Parental Alienation?
• A situation where one parent manipulates a child to reject the other parent.
• Distinguished from cases of legitimate abuse.

The Impact of Parental Alienation

• Approximately 3.7 million children in the U.S. are affected by parental alienation.
• Parental alienation is considered a form of child and parent abuse.
• Global Responses to Parental Alienation:
• Countries like Denmark, Mexico, Brazil, and Romania have laws addressing the issue.
• The U.S. has faced setbacks with laws like Cadence Law, which Dr. Steinberg critiques.

Stages of Parental Alienation

1. Disbelief:

• Parents struggle to understand the rejection by their children.

1. Realization and Legal Struggles:

• Parents face court battles and false allegations.
• Emotional and financial toll often leads to despair or, tragically, suicide.

1. Resolution or Permanent Alienation:

• Parents either reunite with their children or lose contact permanently.

Dr. Steinberg’s Family Reunification Program

• Four-Day Intensive Program:
• Court-ordered therapy focused on rebuilding parent-child relationships.
• Day 1: Reconnection through photos, memorabilia, and open dialogue.
• Day 2: Addressing accusations and exploring memory distortion.
• Day 3: Preparation for new living arrangements.
• Day 4: Family reunion with extended relatives.
• The program’s success highlights the importance of addressing parental alienation therapeutically.

Dr. Steinberg’s Book: You’re Not Crazy: Overcoming Parent-Child Alienation

• A guide for alienated parents to navigate their experiences and find hope.
• Offers strategies for legal battles and emotional resilience.
• Advocates for legislative reform to protect families from parental alienation.

Closing Remarks

• Dr. Steinberg expresses gratitude for her induction into the IOFP and her mission to educate others on parental alienation.
• Dr. Lycka invites other experts to join the IOFP and share their expertise globally.
• Contact IOFP at www.iofp.co.

BIO:

Dr. Lynn Steinberg is an expert in Parental Alienation and the author of the book, "You're Not Crazy, Overcoming Parent/Child Alienation". Parental Alienation is when one parent weaponizes the children to reject the other parent without a valid reason. 22 million parents and extended family are affected by this devastating phenomenon. For the past 10 years, Dr. Steinberg has specialized in working with Parental Alienation by being an expert witness in the courts to prove parental alienation. She also reunifies parents and children in her four-day family reunification program. She has a 100% success rate.

Dr. Steinberg is herself an alienated child and alienated mom. She speaks and writes widely in order to educate the general public including professionals such as therapists, lawyers, judges, teachers, and DPS. She is also working to pass legislation requiring mandatory training and reporting of this abuse for professionals working with those working with children.

Social Media:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LynnSteinbergPhD/

Twitter: @DrLynnSteinberg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnsteinbergphd