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We talk a lot. About common ground, hobbies, interests, the news - we even talk about ourselves. Let's Talk About the other things. The things we've heard about, but don't know about. The things we want to know, but don't want to ask. Perhaps even things

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    • May 30, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Emotional Intelligence Series: Psychotherapy ft. Shelley Whitehouse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 27:31


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise and co-host Sarah Joseph sit down with Shelley Whitehouse to talk all about psychotherapy.Guest Shelley White House, who's a registered psychotherapist in Richmond Hill. Shelly specializes in trauma-based therapy, emotionally focused therapy, and attachment based therapy.Co-host Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.Elise, Sarah, and Shelley talk about psychotherapy, finding the right therapist for you, the benefits of therapy, and the difference between coaching and therapy.“When you're sitting with your therapist if you feel calm and relaxed and you feel comfortable being in your body and you can really feel this sensation of being really seen…you're gonna feel comfortable to stay there.” Shelly tells Elise and Sarah on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:What is PsychotherapyFinding the Right Therapist for YouThe Benefits of TherapyCoaching vs TherapyResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaCheck out Sarah Joseph's websiteCheck out Shelley's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Getting Better at Failing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 28:07


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about getting better at failing.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.Elise and Sarah talk about failing, the fear of failure, the benefits of failing and how to get better at failing.“Failure is something that you actually don't wanna avoid. It's something that you wanna pursue and it helps you with goal setting and it helps you make changes along that way. .” Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:Defining FailureFear of FailureThe Benefits of FailureHow to Get Better at FailingResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaCheck out Sarah Joseph's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 29:49


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about guilt.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about the different types of guilt and which one we tend to partake in a little more than usual, why guilt can be helpful and effective, but also when it can be intoxicating.“These guilty feelings that you feel is just something that you will overcome in the future if you are willing to put that effort in to rectify those situations and manage that toxic guilt.” Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:What is GuiltDifferent Types of Guilt Why Guilt can be Helpful and EffectiveWhen Does It Become IntoxicatingResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaCheck out Sarah Joseph's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Asking for Help

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 24:30


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about asking for help.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about why we struggle to ask for help, how not asking for help affects our mental health, ways to get yourself to ask for help, and it's okay when someone says “no”.“The best way to prove to your mind and your emotions that you can do this and you can ask for help and lean on support and build this healthy dependence instead of hyper independence, is to do it even when you're scared.” Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:Why We Struggle to Ask For HelpHow Not Asking For Help Affects Our Mental HealthWays to Get Yourself To Ask For HelpIt's Okay When Someone Says “No”Resources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaCheck out Sarah Joseph's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Toxic Positivity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 30:17


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about toxic positivity.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about what is toxic positivity, why we engage in toxic positivity, becoming more emotionally empathetic, avoiding toxic positivity when you're on the receiving end, and expressing our needs.“The reason some of us engage in toxic positivity without even realizing it, is because we're also unaware of how to be empathetic and connect towards ourselves when we're going through a difficult situation..” Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:What is Toxic PositivityWhy We Engage in Toxic PositivityBecoming More Emotionally Empathetic Avoid Toxic Positivity When You're on the Receiving EndExpressing Our NeedsResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaCheck out Sarah Joseph's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 30:28


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about anxiety.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about what is anxiety, understanding your anxiety, and how to control and manage it inside and out.“You're here and here's your anxiety. You guys are separate and you know that it's a separate entity because it comes with its own characteristics. It helps you to evaluate that this is just a temporary experience not happening because of me, I am not anxiety, but anxiety is happening to me.” Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:What is AnxietyUnderstanding your AnxietyControl and Manage Anxiety Inside and OutResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaCheck out Sarah Joseph's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Intuition

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 33:58


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about intuition.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about what is Intuition, the reasons why some don't trust intuition, intuitive vs intrusive thoughts, and how to trust your intuition.“…Intrusive thoughts scare you right away, they make you feel fearful right away. An intuitive thought comes up very confident and it's like, you know that that is the truth.” Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:What is IntuitionWhy Some Don't Trust IntuitionIntuitive vs Intrusive ThoughtHow to Trust Your IntuitionResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaCheck out Sarah Joseph's website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Relationship Conflict & Conditional Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 38:40


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about relationship conflict & conditional love.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about relationship conflict, silent treatment, conditional love, and ways to deal with conflict.“If you can track back your own feelings and emotions to be able to understand the storyline you are coming from, you'll be able to communicate with your partner 10 times more effectively than if you had just went to your friend ranted about how you felt.” Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:Relationship ConflictThe Silent TreatmentConditional LoveSolutions to Deal with ConflictResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaRead Sarah's article on The Five-Step Process: shemadedigital.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Friendships

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 33:10


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about friendships.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about the evolution within friendships, taking space from one another, ingredients for a healthy friendship and some green & red flags.“…Your friends become your soulmates too. Your friends also, become part of your life and people that you don't necessarily marry, but you marry in your heart. These are people that you begin to love and you show so much love and kindness and they really know who you are.” Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:Evolution within friendshipsTaking space from one anotherIngredients for a healthy friendshipGreen & Red flagsResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaRead Sarah's article on The Five-Step Process: shemadedigital.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Relationship Red Flags

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 44:18


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about relationship red flags.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about identifying red flags, common reasons behind red flags, and how to know when to walk away or work on it.“We also need to go into do is accept where our insecurities and these bad feelings come from so that we don't get walked all over." Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:Identifying red flagsCommon reasons behind red flagsHow to know when to walk away or work on itResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaRead Sarah's article on The Five-Step Process: shemadedigital.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Happiness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 27:30


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about happiness.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about what is happiness, creating your own happiness, and ways to practice gratitude in our daily lives.“…Happiness kind of feels like it's this place that's away from us, it's far away and we have to work towards it, and we have to go towards it, we gotta march towards this thing. And that's because we don't even realize that happiness isn't a destination. It's just a feeling. It's a state of being." Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:What is HappinessCreating Our Own HappinessWays to Practice Gratitude in Our Daily LivesResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaRead Sarah's article on The Five-Step Process: shemadedigital.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Feminine Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 29:01


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about feminine energy.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about what is feminine energy, finding the balance between feminine and masculine energy, and how these play a big factor in relationships and workplaces."...Mother nature is always blooming. She's always giving birth to new life, and you want to be in that space and absorb the energy because what's gonna happen is it's gonna help you tune into that sensitivity, to that birthing, to that nurturing, all those qualities of yourself, and you'll wanna embrace them a little more than normal." Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:What is Feminine EnergyEmbracing both Feminine & Masculine EnergyThe Dynamic They Play in Relationships & WorkplacesResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaRead Sarah's article on The Five-Step Process: shemadedigital.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: How To Change Our Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 30:04


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about how to change our thoughts.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about how to process and change our thinking, detaching ourselves from our thoughts and feelings and deliberate thinking."We are not our thoughts and we are not our feelings. They happen to us, they happen for us, but they don't happen because of us." Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:How to process and change our thoughtsDetaching ourselves from our thoughts and feelingsDeliberate ThinkingResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: How Thoughts Affect Our Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 37:15


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about how our thoughts affect our emotions.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about tuning into your mind, the self-coaching model, how childhood patterns affect our adulthood, and how can we retrain our minds to create new patterns."The mind likes the process, and it likes repetition and it likes to continuously do things. And with that, it will begin to create a pattern for you...Think of it as a really skinny road, right? It's a really, really, really skinny road, and it won't grow unless you nurture it. It won't expand unless you put more concrete into it if you do some construction." Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:Tuning into your ThoughtsSelf-Coaching ModelHow Childhood Patterns reflect in AdulthoodRetrain our Minds to Create New PatternsResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: Intro to Emotions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 29:28


    On this week's episode of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph to talk about emotions.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this week's episode, Elise and Sarah talk about the neuroscience and purpose of emotions, why we need them, and how they affect our daily lives."Overthinking is actually the result of underthinking. We're actually not thinking about everything that could actually make this also completely rational and reasonable. We're only sometimes focusing on those negative aspects." Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:Neuroscience & Purpose Behind EmotionsWhy We Need EmotionsHow They Affect our Daily LiveResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence Series: The Five-Step Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 31:47


    On this season of Let's Talk About…, Elise sits down with co-host Sarah Joseph and talks all about Emotional Intelligence. This week Elise and Sarah kick off the new series by talking about The Five-Step ProcessSarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to live a more purposeful life. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and can inspire our emotional healing by plugging into our most powerful tool, the Mind. Her philosophy is that our emotions show up in every aspect of our lives and it's your right to learn how to manage them effectively to your advantage.On this episode, Elise and Sarah talk about what is emotional intelligence, the five-step process, and tips and tricks to start implementing in your journey."Because like any old habit, old habits die hard, right? So if we're going from always reacting to a situation this way, it is gonna take a bit of time and practice, and it is gonna be a little challenging to get you from not reacting to slowly responding to now implementing this new idea of this is how we wanna think and this is how we wanna cope." Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:What is Emotional IntelligenceFive Step ProcessTips & Tricks to Start Implementing in your JourneyResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Disabilities, Advocating for Yourself, & Body Inclusivity with Allison E. Lang

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 37:21


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Allison E. Lang.Allison's mission is to create a more accessible and body inclusive world by sharing her story with others. She was born missing the lower half of her left leg and has overcome bullying and self-body shame. She's now a motivational speaker model, and influencer, member of Team Canada volleyball.Elise and Allison talk about her career, overcoming bullying, educating the younger generation, and bringing awareness to body inclusivity."I wrote things that I loved about myself internally and externally... Just like little key things that I took pride in and with that, grew my self-image. Because, I tried so hard to hide my leg forever that when I started to accept it, I didn't care about what anyone else thought." Allison tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this episode we talk about:Allison's careerOvercoming BullyingEducating the Younger GenerationBringing Awareness to Body InclusivityResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Allison on social media: @allisonelangCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_Canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Emotional Intelligence with Sarah Joseph

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 34:08


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with the Emotional Intelligence Coach, Sarah Joseph.Sarah is a certified emotional intelligence coach whose mission is to help you get comfortable with your emotions and master them to achieve healthier relationships with others, and more importantly, yourself. She understands how our lack of emotional management can impact the longevity of our relationships and inspires our emotional healing by transforming our connection to the mind and body.Elise and Sarah talk about what is emotional intelligence, listening to your body and mind, inner child healing, and understanding yourself through journaling."Our emotions are our greatest teachers, and they're here to teach us about the world around us by sending signals to us and communicating through us, through our body, and through our mind." Sarah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:What is Emotional IntelligenceListening to Your Body and MindInner Child HealingUnderstanding Yourself Through JournalingResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Sarah on social media: @sarahjoseph_coachCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Building a Career Over the Decades with Anna Damore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 43:41


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with the multi-talented entrepreneur, Anna Damore,Anna Damore has been building a career in the beauty industry for over 31 years. She's a professionally trained brow guru, skin care specialist, master makeup artist, medical aesthetician, and product formulator at Truvi Beauty.Elise and Anna talk about becoming an entrepreneur, the business of beauty, and how it's changing and building a successful career over the decades."Just sit back, pour yourself a tea, coffee, whatever it is, and really think about it. Is this is, whatever you're doing up to this point, has it been making you happy? And I'm not saying I was not happy, I was just starting to feel that burnout, Again, we are super women. We need to make sure we're doing everything but it was becoming overwhelming, and things suffer." Anna tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Her Entrepreneur StoryThe Business in Beauty & How It's Changing Building a Career for Over 10 YearsResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Anna on social media: @truvibeautyCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sexual Wellness with Natalie Westlake

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 29:36


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Natalie Westlake, founder of The 8850 Co.Natalie Westlake is a keen disruptor and innovator in the wellness space. She is a two-time recipient of the Lululemon Leadership Award and founder of the wellness company, the 8850 co. A Canadian-owned online sex toy shop, built on inclusivity, diversity, and education.Elise and Wellness talk about her career journey, how 8550 came to be, the importance of sexual wellness, and overcoming embarrassment and shyness."Eventually, we would be so inundated all the time with the pressures of what is going on, that stress would really be the number one most toxic element in our community and in our lives, and the release of those endorphins, the release of that stress is so vital, the human connection made to that release during those moments of pleasure. Pleasure is vital. To our thriving our mental wellness." Natalie tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Natalie's Career JourneyHow 8850 Came to BeImportance of Sexual WellnessOvercoming Embarrassment and ShynessResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Natalie on social media: @the8850.coCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Inner & Outer Decluttering with Megan Arthurs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 27:09


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with CEO of H:OM Organizing, Megan Arthurs.Megan is the CEO of home organizing. Her organizing philosophy is a space around you reflects your inner spirituality. She understands when the environment you live in is organized, other spaces in your life become clear and calm. Megan is an on-air expert who frequently shares her organizational tips on breakfast, television, Global News Morning, CP24, Breakfast Weekend, and Chch Morning Live.Elise and Megan talk about tips & tricks to declutter, the benefits of decluttering, and the relationship between your mental health and decluttering."The art of decluttering your space is much grander and much more rooted than just the stuff in our space. It's actually about letting go of a lifestyle, routines, rituals, habits that are not serving you. It's about breaking blockages and boundaries that are preventing you from being present." Megan tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In This Episode We Talk About:Tips & Tricks to DeclutterBenefits of DeclutteringMental Health and DeclutteringRead the show transcriptFollow Megan on social media: @homorganizingCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @stylecanada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Energy Healing with Melaina Gasbarrino

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 27:50


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Reiki Healer, Melaina Gassbarino.Melaina Gasbarrino always felt a connection to something bigger than herself at a young age. After owning a children's environmental education company, she shifted to studying yoga reiki and the power of sound healing. Her work has brought her to teach in Costa Rica, Hawaii, the Hamptons, and here at home. She's also a published children's author of the Lola Book series, Teaching Children to Care for our environment.Elise and Melaina talk about bringing peace to oneself, practices like Yoga Nidra, Breath and Reiki Work, and grounding yourself.“What in this practice is going to allow you to find your bliss and find your calm, bring in ease, release anxiety, release stress, and just like really tap into your own intuition? We all are healers in some sort of way, so if we tap into our intuition, we can all work to heal ourselves in some sort of way.” Melaina tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Bringing Peace to YourselfRestorative Yoga & Yoga NidraBreath & Reiki WorkGrounding YourselfResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Melaina on social media: @saltotreeVisit Melain's site : saltotree.comCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Activism, Motherhood & Humour with Jessi Cruickshank

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 35:48


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with tv personality Jessi Cruickshank.Jessi Cruickshank started her career in comedy and has been called The Funniest Woman on television. Most recently, she has her own hit series on Facebook Watch called New Mom Who dis, which has become a sensation among millennial moms. She has been a long advocate for global issues and when she isn't doing advocacy work or making us laugh, you can find her raising her three beautiful children.Elise and Jessi talk about the path to her successful career, motherhood, being an active advocate for global issues, and Global Citizen's Champion for Change."You come out and there are all these people, old, young, motivated, smart, dedicating their time and energy to speaking out and fighting for something that is pretty critical, one of the most important things that we need that we can be fighting for at the moment. It's so inspiring and, just being a part of a movement like that inspires you to go home and wanna live it in your everyday life" Jessi tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Journey as a ComedianMotherhoodAdvocacy for Global IssuesGlobal Citizen's Champion of Changes programResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Jessi on social media: @jessicruickshankCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Money with Anastasia Barbuzzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 53:58


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Anastasia Barbuzzi.Anastasia Barbuzzi is a journalist and the creator/host of the podcast $HMONEY Radio. The idea for the podcast was born from Anastasia's experience with a financial spiral that came after a life threatening car accident. The incident put her in a position where to, she had to ask for financial support, and during that period, she began to wonder why it was so hard to ask for. Why we pride ourselves on our financial status and more. The podcast, diverse range of high profile guests has various backgrounds from traditional banking to beauty industry entrepreneurship.Elise and Anastasia talk about her career, budgeting in tough times, and top tips from $hmoney."Especially when you're in your twenties or thirties, you're most likely going to be working full time and you want your revenue or income streams, at that stage, to be things that you don't have to work hard for, You want them to be working for you."Anastasia tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Career as a JournalistBudgeting in Tough TimesTop Tips from $hmoneyResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Anastasia on social media: @anastasiabarbuzziCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Diosa Designs with Kim Hickman

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 30:17


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Kim Hickman.Kim Hickman has been devoted to empowering women by way of her company, DIOSA Designs Inc. As the founder, she is conscious of her leadership role and thoroughly enjoys all aspects of owning a business with her daughter, Katie Thompson. Along with being a thriving businesswoman and devoted philanthropist, Hickman also serves as a National Board member for the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Atlantic Branch Board member and supports her local chapter, and she is the Executive Director of her family foundation.Elise and Kim talk about her entrepreneurial journey, promoting sustainable fashion and empowering women all around the world."It's all about supporting women on many different levels, In our own backyard and globally, my thinking is that everybody likes to have a little bit of support. Everybody's to have a little bit of recognition." Kim tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this episode we talk about:Journey as an EntrepreneurPromoting Sustainable FashionEmpowering Women GloballyResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Danielle on social media: @diosadesignsincCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Building Lasting Relationships with Jordan Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 42:45


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Jordan Green.Jordan Green is a licensed social worker and founder and CEO of Rumble. She's on a mission to make the world a better place by empowering people to be their healthiest selves.Elise and Jordan talk about interdependence in a relationship, how to focus on yourself, communicating and dealing with conflict with your partner.“I think even in a relationship, it's so healthy to spend time apart. I think a really vital part of building and maintaining a healthy relationship is maintaining a sense of individuality and, a good solid relationship with yourself within a relationship.” Jordan tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Being InterdependentFocusing on YourselfDealing with ConflictCommunicating with Your PartnerResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Jordan on social media: @the.love.therapistCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Breaking Stigmas with Brandi Leifso

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 41:39


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Brandi Leifso.At the age of 21, Brandi Leifso was living in a domestic violence shelter when she founded Evio Beauty Group Ltd., an impact-led clean beauty brand on a mission to break stigmas with inclusive, good-for-you beauty products that connect us, not divide us. Elise and Leah talk about the beginnings of EVIO, the stigmas in entrepreneurship and starting a business, and creating an impact in the community."Everybody's entrepreneurial journey is beautiful, but I think that there is a moment to acknowledge privilege within a lot of it... That concept of like rags to riches without actually acknowledging the privilege of the resources that are available in those early stages, in some of those stories, I think about how harmful that is for people in different types of circumstances.” Brandi tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Beginnings of EVIOStigmas in starting a businessCreating an impact in the community.Resources:Read the show transcriptFollow Danielle on social media: @brandileifsoCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Psychic Intuition with Lynn Nicholls

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 40:46


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Lynn Nicholls.Leah Nicholls is a highly sought-after intuition expert, psychic medium and speaker based in Niagara falls, Ontario with clients from around the world, her accurate insights, and down-to-earth personality. Lynn is able to show her clients how to use their intuition, to find their purpose and happiness and connect. On the other side in a one-on-one private meeting, she provides useful insights into health, career relationships, life path, and so much more.Elise and Lynn journey into this field, stories as an Intuition Expert and Psychic Medium and how to tap into our own intuition to find our purpose and happiness."There's more than one soulmate. You have soulmates that are here to love you. You have soulmates here that are to be your best friend. You have soulmates here that are to be your worst enemy and teach you the best lessons you will ever learn. So even though soulmate is thought of in a romantic sense, because the word 'mate', it actually spans all types of lessons learned." Leah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Journey into this fFeldStories as an Intuition Expert and Psychic MediumHow to tap into our own intuition to find our purpose and happinessResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Danielle on social media: @lynn_nichollsCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Bling Empire with Leah Qin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 29:02


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Leah Qin.Leah Qin is a real estate developer and tech investor who's now taking things by storm in the second season of Bling Empire. Her passion lies in developing buildings and she also enjoys self-care spas and fashion.Elise and Leah talk about life before and after Bling Empire, her journey as a real estate agent, fashion and beauty, and new projects."It wasn't a very fun experience watching my mom working really hard, trying to raise me up and she's been single forever until I left the country, Back then, I was already determined that I want to make a difference and also give her a really great retirement life. So my mom told me, 'You want to be successful? Maybe you have to surround yourself by people that you can learn things from." Leah tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Life Before and After Bling EmpireJourney as a Real Estate AgentFashion and BeautyNew ProjectsResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Leah Qin on social media: @itsleahqinCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Sustainable Fashion with Kristi Soomer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 35:40


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Kristi Soomer.Kayla Grey is the founder of Encircled, an ethical clothing line made from the finest, most soft, and flattering eco-friendly fabrics. She is a self-made entrepreneur with a background in financing consulting with an amazing team. She also has her own podcast, The eCommerce Maven Podcast, where she talks about growing product-based businesses through online retail.Elise and Kristi talk about switching careers from strategy consultant to CEO, the journey of Encircled, and the importance of sustainable fashion."Some people may not know, but textiles are a huge source of waste. Oftentimes they're just thrown out like the excess fabric from cutting is just thrown in the landfill. And depending on what it's made from, it may be there for your lifetime." Kristi tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Switching CareersThe Journey of EncircledImportance of Sustainability in the Fashion IndustryResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Kristi Soomer on social media: @kristisoomerCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Breaking Barriers with Kayla Grey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 28:22


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Kayla Grey.Kayla Grey is an award-winning sportscaster on TSN. She's not only the host but is also the co-executive producer for The Shift on TSN, a show that focuses a unique lens on Canadian stories and discussions at the intersection of sports, life, and culture.“I want people that are different. I want people that will get in there and debate and say, ‘No, I don't really like that idea' and ‘No, I don't really like this', or ‘No, I don't feel safe with this'. I think if you let people just be who they are and let people be, they become the best creators become it's coming from such a safe space. So yeah, it's always my goal and an intention to create a safe space for people.” Kayla tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Being a StorytellerBuilding her CareerWork-life balanceBIPOC in Journalism/Sports MediaBuilding a TeamResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Kayla Grey on social media: @kayla_greyCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hymnologie with Jigyasa Sharma

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 18:01


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Jigyasa Sharma, Co-founder of Hymnologie.Hymnologie is a plant-based skincare line that harnesses the innate cellular wisdom of your skin to deliver powerful, uncompromised results using Ayurvedic Practices that are centuries old. Elise and Jigyasa talk about the inspiration behind Hymnologie, treating your skin with natural ingredients using Ayurvedic practices, and starting a business in a new country.“I wanted to create something, not just for my family, but for the Western culture and wanted to introduce you to Ayurvedic practices, the formulas, which are like thousands and centuries old. So they're really effective and they work and they're completely safe for your skin. So why do expose ourselves with unnecessary harsh chemicals when we can actually give soulful nourishing food to your skin?” Jigyasa tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Inspiration behind HymnologieAyurvedic Practices for Skin CareStarting a Business in a New CountryResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Danielle on social media: @hymnologiebeautyCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Fancy Face with Brittany Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 24:06


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Brittany Gray, founder & CEO of Fancy Face.Fancy Face has fast become Canada's most prestigious beauty brand. Providing upscale in-home, on-site, or in-store hair and makeup services, clients leave feeling exquisitely beautiful for any occasion. Fancy Face also has an amazing cosmetic & skincare line that women to live out the daily mantra “fancy is a feeling”, by making Fancy Face products a part of their daily beauty routine.Elise and Brittany talk about the story behind Fancy Face, the launch of the product line, marketing a business outside of social media, and growing in the beauty industry."I certainly don't feel like our social media just took off. It's been work, really, that's gone into it, and I still feel like there's so much growing to do. But, what I love to do is always focus on providing value to those people that are paying attention and not worry about the numbers, because whether you have 1 follower or 2 million followers, it's really about the value that you're providing for that person that cares enough about your brand to watch what you're doing." Brittany tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:The Story Behind Fancy FaceThe Signature Cosmetic and Skincare LineMarketing Outside of Social MediaGrowth in the Beauty IndustryResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Fancy Face on social media: @fancyfaceCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A-Line Wayuu Love with Aline Nalbandian

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 29:16


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Aline Nalbandian, founder or A-Line Wayuu Love.A-Line Wayuu Love was born to support Wayuu artisans living in La Guajira, the northernmost point of Columbia while bringing their beautiful wares back to Canada. With one-of-a-kind artisanal mochila bags, each bag reflects the spirit and passion of the weaver, using colour and pattern to tell the stories of the hands that made it.Elise and Aline talk about the story behind the brand, being a new entrepreneur and working with the locals in Columbia, and giving back to the community.“It's an art that they pass down from women to girl, for generations to generation. And it's literally their only means of income and it's super important. So I decided right there and then that I would do this if I could find a way to work with these communities.” Aline tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:The Story Behind A-Line Wayuu LoveBeing an EntrepreneurWorking with the Local Community in ColumbiaResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Aline on social media: @alinewayuuloveCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Cassandra Elizabeth with Cassandra Burrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 30:40


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Cassandra Burrell, Founder of Cassandra Elizabeth.Cassandra Elizabeth is a clothing line that provides sustainable and genderless clothing with the goal of making the fashion industry more transparent and inclusive. Along with their products, they also offer services like Style Consulting, Closet Edits, and Personal Shopping to help you find a style that suits you.Elise and Cassandra talk about the story behind Cassandra Elizabeth, sustainability and genderless fashion, and the importance of transparency and inclusivity in the fashion industry."And so there's this middle ground that I love. This is where I live, you know, in that middle ground of you can dress it up and you can dress it down. And that's where we're at. And that also aids in slow fashion and having your items, you know, getting cost per wear because you are wearing.” Cassandra tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Story Behind The BrandSustainability & Genderless FashionChanges Needed in the Fashion IndustryResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Danielle on social media: @shopcassandraelizabethCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Paperscript with Carly Brenton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 26:43


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Carly Brenton, Owner and Designer of Paperscript.Paperscript's mission is to encourage offline connections through the simplicity of paper. They create minimalistic, thoughtful products to help you celebrate all of life's moments, big and small. Paper can evoke a feeling and it should be shared with the people that matter the most to you. Their products are designed, printed and assembled with care in Niagara, Ontario, and they source Canadian materials whenever possible and use local print shops to create a final product they know you will love.Elise and Carly talk about the story behind Paperscript, the creative process of designing products, and the work-life balance of being an owner and a mother."It all just kind of naturally led towards greeting cards for me, because I think the heart and emotion that was behind the card is what I was really chasing with my art, which really led to what my brand is all about and making those connections and that kind of thing.” Carly tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:The story behing PaperscriptProcess of creating productsWork and Life balance as a full-time mom and ownerResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Paperscript on social media: @paperscript.caCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Groom with Julien Blanchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 28:52


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Julien Blanchard, founder of Les Industries Groom.Les Industries Groom is a men's grooming brand based in Montreal. Since 2013, they have been passionately developing their signature formulas using handpicked natural and ecological ingredients. Their inspiration is rooted in the tradition of male skincare, enriched by scientific breakthroughs in cosmetics.Elise and Julien talk about the beginnings of Les Industries Groom, trend shifts in men's self-care, and gender fluidity in grooming products."I love testing the reaction of women to products because oftentimes they will be them buying a gift for men around them but sometimes they will be like, Hey, That face moisturizer feels so nice, I'm getting it for myself; That styling sea salt spray is wonderful in my hair. I'm getting that big bustle and that's going on my part of the shelf."In this Episode we talk about:The Story behind Les Industries GroomTrend Shift in Men's Self-CareGender Fluidity in GroomingResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Les Industries Groom on social media: @lesindustriesgroomCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Luna Nectar with Mia Fiona Kut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 12:06


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Mia Fiona Out, Founder of Luna NectarLuna Nectar is a happy Canadian team of inquisitive creatives that focus on innovating streamlined beauty formulations that commit to being all-natural, vegan, and cruelty-free. They believe in a community mindset, minimalism, function, and authenticity. Today, the meaning of quality and genuineness breaks barriers and norms of greenwashing, and they're here to provide for the thoughtful and curious"It's really important to me because I feel like just from an early age, even like with the whole holistic approach, I just feel that it is just so important to give back to the earth…There's so much to us, so we need to definitely feed back into it. And the features we have is all of our packaging is recyclable. So most of it is made of glass and, we work with Packed, which is a recyclable program. So basically they take all the hard-to-recycle beauty packaging and up-cycle it into different products.” Mia tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Story behind Luna NectarTheir ProductsImportance of SustainabilityWater-usage in productsResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Luna Nectar on social media:@lunanectarShop Luna Nectar's collectionCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Check out Mia's products at our ‘the edit' summer pop-up in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Our chic general store located at 1-233 King Street in NOTL, is open July 1 - 31, 2022, every Thursday to Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hereward Farms with Julie Thurgood-Burnett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 24:30


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Julie Thurgood-Burnett, founder and CEO of Hereward Farms.Hereward Farms is a lavender farm located just outside of Orangeville that grows lavender and makes farm-skin products. The business started in 2020 when Julie was curious about growing lavender. Starting from 40 lavender plants to now over 6,000 plants, Julie managed to grow her business and become a local favourite with her background in cosmetology and marketing. Elise and Julie talk about the story behind Hereward Farms, the journey of creating products, the benefits of lavender, and the importance of transparency with brands."I did work downtown. I was a total city girl. Like his grandfather used to laugh at me and say, you're gonna have to sell your car if you're going to live out here kind of thing. Right? And I'm like, no, no. , so I've changed my high heels for my blood stones and cartwright overalls.” Julie tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:The story behind Hereward FarmsJourney of creating productsBenefits of LavenderImportance of Transparency with BrandsResources:Read the show transcriptFollow MONOXIDE on social media: @herewardfarmsShop Hereward Farms' collectionCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Check out Julie's products at our ‘the edit' summer pop-up in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Our chic general store located at 1-233 King Street in NOTL, is open July 1 - 31, 2022, every Thursday to Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    MONOXIDE with Tyler Ferguson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 38:20


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Tyler Ferguson, designer and founder of MONOXIDE.MONOXIDE was launched in the summer of 2012 and it all started with a broken piece of jewelry. Instead of throwing that piece away, Tyler tried to fix it herself. And just like that a fire was lit, MONOXIDE was born and Tyler found herself at the local bead store buying supplies. At first Tyler reimagined vintage pieces into modern treasures and taught herself design through the disassembly of each piece. As demand grew, she shifted away from one of a kind pieces and began creating collections. However that love of being so hands on and discovering a piece bit by bit has never left her. Because of this Tyler does not draw her pieces like most but still constructs each sample by hand before it goes into production for her collections.Elise and Tyler talk about the story behind Monoxide, her life as a designer, her favourite moments of being an entreprenuer, and advice for other young people wanting to start their own business. “I was really young and that's actually the question I get asked the most because when I say I'm in business for 10 years, they're like, I don't believe you prove it. So I started when I'm 18 and for anybody who's listening who is young I do encourage you to just do it. There's a lot of opportunities out there to help young business owners and it's been the best decision I ever made, you know? It feels like I've always been an entrepreneur. To be honest, I remember when I was a kid playing with my friend, we actually pretended to own a business and be like the CEOs and the executives.” Tyler tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Life as an entreprenuerHow she created MONOXIDEThe vision behind the brandHer journey as a CEOFavourite moments being in the business for 10 yearsResources:Read the show transcriptFollow MONOXIDE on social media: @monoxidestyleShop MONOXIDE's collection Check out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canadaCheck out Tyler's collection at our ‘the edit' summer pop-up in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Our chic general store located at 1-233 King Street in NOTL, is open July 1 - 31, 2022, every Thursday to Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Love is Blind with Danielle Ruhl

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 30:39


    On this week's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Danielle Ruhl-Thompson.You may know Danielle from Season 2 of the hit Netflix series Love is Blind, a social experiment where contestants look for love and get engaged, all before meeting in-person. Danielle is from Chicago, Illinois and works in advertising. Elise and Danielle talk about life before the show, her experiences on Love is Blind, being married to Nick and gives advice for newlyweds. She also openly speaks about her mental health journey and the advocacy work she does.“And I remember walking out of a date crying, and I think it was like the third day where I was like, I'm falling in love. And I think we both kind of like expressed that we were falling in love and, and it's weird because like day four, we decided to be exclusive. So, I was like, I think you're my boyfriend now, like explicitly in the sense where it's like, we didn't want to waste anyone else's time.” Danielle tells Elise on Let's Talk About.In this Episode we talk about:Life before + after the showWhy it's important to talk about Mental HealthAdvice for newlywedsResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Danielle on social media: @dnellruhlCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Matchmaking with Maria Avgitidis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022 39:56


    On today's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Maria Avgitidis.Maria Avgitidis is a NYC-based matchmaker with a global reputation. For over a decade, she has successfully combined four generations of family matchmaking tradition with modern relationship psychology and search techniques to ensure her professional clientele are introduced to their ultimate match. As the Founder of Agape Match, Maria combines strong intuition with matchmaking methodology to leverage each client's unique Attachment Style and preferred Love Language. She is also a Founder of the highly acclaimed Matchmakers Alliance, a collaborative network of hand-selected international dating professionals.“What makes people feel secure in a relationship is being able to communicate their boundaries and what their expectations are. You know, you being able to set the expectations where you can still feel acknowledged and not confused and you don't feel secure. So I think for success, you know, you want to look at someone who has emotional resilience and you also try to grow your own emotional resilience.” Maria told Elise on this episode Let's Talk About.This episode is brought to you by our friends at Smithery.In this Episode we talk about:What it means to be a matchmakerQuestions we should be asking on first and second datesFinding a true partnershipResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Maria on social media: @MatchmakerMaria Learn more about Agape Matchmaking: @agapematch + www.agapematch.comCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Being a Bachelor with Blake Moynes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 32:32


    On today's Let's Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Blake Moynes. You probably know Blake from the Bachelor franchise where he got the final rose in season 17, but there's more to Blake than his time on the bachelorette. Like he is a fellow Canadian, has worked for the urban wildlife management for the past several years and is an advocate for the environment, he even has his own merchandise line that directly supports wildlife conservation. Elise and Blake talk about everything from sharing the male perspective on dating in 2022 to supporting your partner and stepping out of the notion that love is only found in fairy tales.“Find the ways to be happy on your own first, if your happiness and your non-negotiables mix with her happiness and her non-negotiables and that just meshes well, you're off to a hell of a start, and you have to have that happiness first and it should naturally want to mesh with the right person if it doesn't and you're not happy or you're giving up too much, it just, it doesn't match.” Blake told Elise on this episode Let's Talk About.This episode is brought to you by our friends at Smithery.In this Episodie we talk about:How to approach dating in 2022Three lessons from being on 'The Bachelorette'Sharing in vs. supporting your passionFalling in loveResources:Read the show transcriptFollow Blake on social media: @BlakeMoynesLearn more Blake's foundation: Mowgli Moynes FundCheck out our websiteFollow us on social media: @style_canada Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dating with Logan Ury

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 28:21


    Welcome to the second episode of our DATING series, STYLE Canada is here to help you navigate your love life by bringing in dating experts. For this episode, we have invited a behavioural scientist turned dating coach, Logan Ury. Logan is the Director of Relationship Science at Hinge, author of the best-selling dating book How to Not Die Alone, and the host of the podcast This is Dating.Elise sat down with Logan to talk about all things dating from chemistry on the first date to setting up your expectations. Drawing from years of research, Logan unravels the hidden forces that cause dating mistakes. Check out Logan's Three Dating Tendencies quiz on loganury.com/quizThis episode is brought to you by Smithery Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Dating with Jon Birger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2022 37:15


    Welcome to the second season of Let's Talk About. In our first series of the season we're talking about DATING. First up is our conversation with Jon Birger.  Jon is an award-winning magazine writer, dating expert, and the author of Date-onomics: How Dating Became a Lopsided Numbers Game and Make Your Move: The New Science of Dating.With February being the month of love, STYLE Canada is here to help you navigate your love life by bringing in dating experts like Jon into the show. Elise sat down with Jon to talk about his first book, Date-onomics, which is a pop-science book that explains why dating is harder for women than men. They delve into the topics of today's dating culture and discuss some possible solutions to this problem. Through research and observation, Jon explains several fact-supported pieces of advice for women to win at romance.  Grab a copy of Jon's brand new book, Make Your Move. This episode is brought to you by Smithery  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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