That Pretty Good Podcast

Ok guys, today we have the honour of sitting down with Fashion Stylist, Event Designer, and Floral Designer, Ashley Nicole. Born and raised in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Ashley has always been inspired and transfixed with the beauty of her environment and resilience of nature in Kelowna.  Art was her passion from a young age where she took a new level and medium during every school year and summer. Now highly developed in the wedding industry as an event and floral designer, her eyes have been locked in on visual arts in editorial and minimalism. Her job is to help you define what makes you feel like your most confident and at ease self throughout the conceptualizing/design process and to curate something of meaning with flawless execution.

THE Maegan Aleece joins us to discuss her practices in Rapid Transformational Therapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy. Cool, right?? Maegan is a powerful manifestor, and is passionate about guiding and supporting others to experience their unique expression of their dream life.  She uses clinical hypnotherapy, heart, and energy work to be the gateway of experiencing your dream life. Find Maegan at @maeganaleece and https://www.maeganaleece.com/ 

Today, we have the honour of speaking to Maeghan Cotterill, mom, entrepreneur, and elite martial artist.  Maeghan is an 11-time gold medal world champion, and owns and operates 5 Elements Martial Arts: Canada's largest martial arts school.  We have the privilege of hearing all about Meaghan's incredible entrepreneurship journey, and she gets vulnerable in sharing her "why".Find Maeghan here:  https://5elementscalgary.com/ , @ninjagirlmma, @5elementsmaThat Pretty Good Podcast is produced by @colethegod

Today we are joined by Nicolette Louisy-Jones and Priya Pradhan, the most badass couple around, and proud owners of Sinful by Society tattoo studio located in Calgary, AB.  They specialize in fine line tattooing, using specific needle configurations to achieve a delicate appearance.  We all discuss our mental health journeys, and Priya and Nicolette share their entrepreneurial journey as gay women of colour.Find Nicolette & Priya here: https://theellejay.com/, @ellejaytattoo, @priyaapradhan, @sinfulbysocietyThat Pretty Good Podcast is produced by @colethegod

Intended to start a conversation naturally with the simple phrase, “nice hat”, Singles Apparel is a Calgary brand that supports and encourages real-time, real-life exchanges for those who are single and looking. Campbell Cameron is the cofounder of Nice Hat Singles Apparel and has started a number of other companies as well. We touch on these startups, hear the inception story of Nice Hat, and talk about our dating fails.  If you can think of a nickname for Campbell, drop a comment on our IG post!Find Campbell and Nice Hat here: https://heynicehat.ca/ , @hey.nice.hat and use code PRETTYGOOD for 15% off your Nice Hat apparel! That Pretty Good Podcast is produced by @colethegod

*Trigger warning: Sexual Assault*Hello and thanks for being here!  Today we are chatting with Erin Brassard, founder of S.T.A.N.D. Against Sexual Assault Association.  STAND ASA aims to change attitudes and minds in support of a safer, fairer, and more just society.  They envision a world free from victim shaming where there is no stigma attached to sexual assault.  Run by survivors, for survivors.   Erin and Cara discuss rape culture, how to be an ally, and what to do if you are a sexual assault victim. Find Erin and S.T.A.N.D. here: https://standasa.com/ @stand.asa and 1-888-377-1668That Pretty Good Podcast is produced by @colethegod 

Today, we are joined by finance guru Alyssa Davies, published author and founder of Mixed Up Money: an accepting space for women who care about their money.  Alyssa has written TWO books and her blog was the 2 time winner of the Canadian Personal Finance Blog of the year in 2019 and 2020.  Grab your favourite bevvy and cozy up with us to learn about money mistakes, monetizing your side hustle, and crypto!Find Alyssa and her books here: @mixedupmoney & https://mixedupmoney.com/That Pretty Good Podcast is produced by @colethegod 

Welcome back! Our first episode of 2022 is with none other than Cassie Bratton.  Cass is a self taught artist, entrepreneur, and businesswoman.  We discuss her first steps into entrepreneurship as a freelance social media marketer to how TikTok changed her life.  She's recently BLOWN UP on social media and is now well known for her nude portraits. Her vision is for us all to invest in ourselves, love ourselves through and through, and she's doing that by demonstrating body positivity and inclusivity through her art. Send nudes!Find Cass here: @cassbrattart & www.cassbratt.comThat Pretty Good Podcast is produced by @colethegod 

Today we are joined by Dr. Danielle Gordon, Optometrist and Owner at Sphere Optometry here in Calgary, AB.  Dr. Danielle's vision in founding Sphere Optometry was to create a space of kindness and connection and create community through health. Dr. Danielle's passion for ocular and wholistic wellness is evident in her care for the community and those she serves.  She's truly one of the purest people i've ever met - check her out @sphereyycCheck out:Tweeling Books | 10% discount | code: CARA10 | https://www.tweelingbooks.ca/Kits Scrubs | 15% discount | code: prettygoodpodcast15 | https://kitscrubs.com/Dazzle by Pari | 15% discount | code: TPGP15 | https://www.dazzlebypari.com/Cole Young | coletayloryoung@gmail.com | @colethegod

Today we're joined by Leon Johnson, Offensive Lineman for the Calgary Stampeders.  Leon is an athlete, a rapper, and a mental health advocate.  We talk about life challenges, the ensuing victories, and how to balance passion and career.  Leon's latest EP, Toure, can be found on all major streaming applications. Check out: Tweeling Books | 10% discount | code: CARA10 | https://www.tweelingbooks.ca/Kits Scrubs | 15% discount | code: prettygoodpodcast15 | https://kitscrubs.com/Dazzle by Pari | 15% discount | code: TPGP15 | https://www.dazzlebypari.com/Cole Young | coletayloryoung@gmail.com | @colethegod

Once a resident DJ and water cooler salesman, Andy Whyte is the author of MEDDICC, and the founder of the MEDDICC Masterclass.  MEDDICC is a Sales Methodology that wins more deals faster; the MEDDIC Sales Qualification Framework is used by the world's most successful sales teams.  Andy and I bond over our passion for complex technology sales, our ADHD superpowers, and have a Pretty Good time doing it. Check out:Tweeling Books | 10% discount | code: CARA10 | https://www.tweelingbooks.ca/Kits Scrubs | 15% discount | code: prettygoodpodcast15 | https://kitscrubs.com/Dazzle by Pari | 15% discount | code: TPGP15 | https://www.dazzlebypari.com/Cole Young | coletayloryoung@gmail.com | @colethegod

Selin is an author, speaker, educator, and all around bad bitch.  Selin is a holistic nutritionist, specializing in women's hormone health.  Join the conversation as Selin shares her incredibly vulnerable story with us.  We talk eating disorders, self love, hormone health, diet culture, and... the fact that we're supposed to have NO PMS SYMPTOMS?!?!  Check out Selin's best selling book, the Painless Period Guide, on Amazon!Check out:Tweeling Books | 10% discount | code: CARA10 | https://www.tweelingbooks.ca/Kits Scrubs | 15% discount | code: prettygoodpodcast15 | https://kitscrubs.com/Dazzle by Pari | 15% discount | code: TPGP15 | https://www.dazzlebypari.com/Cole Young | coletayloryoung@gmail.com | @colethegod

Best of Intima Inclusivity Award winner, Chai Swinton, is your friendly neighbourhood bra whisperer.  She's the proud owner of Body by Chai, Calgary's first woman of colour owned Lingerie boutique with a mission to cater to all women and LGBTQIA2S+ people of all sizes.  She joins us to share her story and talk all things diversity, inclusion, and of course, body-ody-ody-ody-ody.  Mention That Pretty Good Podcast when you book in with Chai for a treat with purchase! https://bodybychai.com/ Check out:Tweeling Books | 10% discount | code: CARA10 | https://www.tweelingbooks.ca/Kits Scrubs | 15% discount | code: prettygoodpodcast15 | https://kitscrubs.com/Dazzle by Pari | 15% discount | code: TPGP15 | https://www.dazzlebypari.com/

Welcome back! In this episode I'm chatting with Amy Kirby, owner of the Sweetest Thing, a body sugaring and brow services studio located in Calgary, AB.   Having moved around Canada a bunch as a kid, Amy quickly learned to make the most out of life and create her own success.  Her first day opening her business was less than ideal, and she shares both her successes and hiccups as a business owner.  Amy is all about empowering and supporting other women, especially her fellow entrepreneurs.  Press play to find out why!Check out:Cole Young | coletayloryoung@gmail.com | @colethegod Kits Scrubs | 15% discount | code: prettygoodpodcast15 | https://kitscrubs.com/Dazzle by Pari | 15% discount | code: TPGP15 | https://www.dazzlebypari.com/

Brett is a friend of mine and we share in having struggled and grown mentally over the past year and a half.   Do something for yourself while you join our conversation about mental health, comparing yourself to others, and Brett's OnlyPans.  Brett is a hockey player turned Oil and Gas professional, and a mental health advocate.  He shares with us how this, plus ending an engagement at the beginning of the pandemic has shaped him into the man he is today.  Find him on IG at @brettyoung18.Check out:Cole Young | coletayloryoung@gmail.com | @colethegod Kits Scrubs | 15% discount | code: prettygoodpodcast15 | https://kitscrubs.com/Tweeling Books | 10% discount | code: CARA10 | https://www.tweelingbooks.ca/

Today I am frickin hype to be joined by Jessica Fasoli.  Jess is a proud owner of Bear and the Flower Farm, boasting niche outdoor raised pork products here in Alberta, Canada.  Built from the ground up 6 years ago, Bear and the Flower Farm has become one of the biggest outdoor pork producers in Canada. Listen in for some shocking stories about sexism in a male dominated industry, personal struggles relating to mental health, and... past life regressions?? The widest spectrum of topics and one of the best conversations yet!Check out:Dazzle by Pari | 15% discount | code: TPGP15 | https://www.dazzlebypari.com/Tweeling Books | 10% discount | code: CARA10 | https://www.tweelingbooks.ca/Cole Young | coletayloryoung@gmai.com | @colethegod

I am so frickin excited to be joined by Alyssa McMasters!  Alyssa has sky high confidence, the body of a goddess, and a bangin personality to boot.  Using a mixture of learned and developed principles that helped bring herself out of the darkness, Alyssa is here to teach us how to stop listening to society's standards on who we SHOULD be, and start living our authentic lives full of self love, confidence and excitement.  Her moto is to de-condition how we are SUPPOSED to act and to open up the space to become who we are supposed to BE.  Her course is called Let Me Introduce Yourself and she's here to do just that! Check out:Dazzle by Pari | 15% discount | code: TPGP15 | https://www.dazzlebypari.com/Tweeling Books | 10% discount | code: CARA10 | https://www.tweelingbooks.ca/Cole Young | coletayloryoung@gmai.com | @colethegod

Season finale alert! I INTERVIEWED THE BEST INTERVIEWER IN CANADA. Let that sink in... today we talk with Dave Kelly! I'm tempted to leave it there, but for those of you who don't know, Dave is an award-winning host, writer and interviewer who creates intelligent and deeply human moments for events and keynote conversations around the world. He is the host of Dave Kelly Live - Canada’s own talk variety show, currently in its 5th season. Dave is the co-founder of Kelly Brothers Productions, an award-winning video and entertainment company. Among his most notable interviews have been conversations with both Ellen Degeneres and former President Barack Obama. To you listening and supporting, THANK YOU! See you in SZN 2!Check out:https://www.davincixxi.com/ use code 'PRETTYGOODPODCAST' for 15% offhttps://www.findingjuly.ca/ use code 'prettygood' for 10% off

What up fam! Today we are chatting with Stephanie Lewis, Founder and CEO of SL Miss Glam Beauty. Stephanie is a twin momma and has turned her true passion into her dream career. Basically everything this podcast is about, Stephanie embodies! We discuss Stephanie's journey from starting a beauty Youtube channel and the growth and success of her brand, while balancing motherhood and marriage, to her struggle with Alopecia. Check out:https://www.davincixxi.com/ use code 'PRETTYGOODPODCAST' for 15% offhttps://www.findingjuly.ca/ use code 'prettygood' for 10% off

Buckle up for this one. Seriously, wear your seatbelt and PLEASE do not drink and drive! Maia Vezina joins us, and she shares in her struggles with injuries, PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain after surviving a near-fatal crash when her and her mother were hit head on by a drunk driver. Maia is finally comfortable enough to share her thoughts with others, in hopes that she can reach out to even one individual needing a little more light in their life.Check out:https://www.davincixxi.com/ use code 'PRETTYGOODPODCAST' for 15% offhttps://www.findingjuly.ca/ use code 'prettygood' for 10% off

Today, we are joined by 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist, Rebecca Johnston! Rebecca is a member of the Canadian National Women’s hockey team; she’s competed in 8 IIHF World Championships and 3 Olympic Winter games, helping Canada win Gold at Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014, as well as a Silver at PyeongChang 2018 where she was among the team’s leading scorers. Jump into the conversation as we discuss everything from the mental challenges that come with being a professional athlete, to where Rebecca keeps her gold medals. Find Rebecca on Instagram or Twitter: @rjohnst6Check out:https://www.davincixxi.com/ use code 'PRETTYGOODPODCAST' for 15% offhttps://www.findingjuly.ca/ use code 'prettygood' for 10% off

WE BACK BABY! Today, we are joined by Dr. Rose Nagra, the proud owner of Ambiance Dental, where each smile is truly a work of art. Rose is a mother of 2 and loves being part of the entrepreneurial spirit of Calgary. Rose shares her incredibly raw yet relatable journey with us and I guarantee you, whether you're a woman in business, a woman of colour, a mom, or really just a human, you'll take something powerful away from this conversation. Check out:https://www.davincixxi.com/ use code 'PRETTYGOODPODCAST' for 15% offhttps://www.findingjuly.ca/ use code 'prettygood' for 10% off

Cara is joined by brothers Chase and Addison Rickaby, the founders of Tamarack. They specialize in content creation; from video production and photography, to branding and even guided off roading adventures. The boys and Cara enjoy a few pints and discuss how tragedy gave them the nudge they needed to take a leap and dive into their business, and how they continue to grow and adapt with the evolving needs of their clients. Check out:https://www.davincixxi.com/ use code 'PRETTYGOODPODCAST' for 15% offhttps://wirthhats.com/

Hey, you! Today we're speaking with psychologist and business owner, Cristina Kalas. Cristina tells us the fascinating story of how she became passionate about helping others to identify who they are, through her own journey of self-exploration. Join in on the conversation to hear Cara and Cristina discuss trusting yourself, when to see a therapist, and productivity during quarantine.Check out:https://www.davincixxi.com/ use code 'PRETTYGOODPODCAST' for 15% offhttps://www.findingjuly.ca/ use code 'prettygood' for 10% off

Welcome back for part 2 of the Shawn Hook interview series! Shawn is a multi-Juno Award Nominee and 2x platinum recording artist. This week Cara and Shawn shoot the breeze, and cover topics such as BLM, Shawn's vocal routine, and camaraderie between Canadian musicians and athletes. Shawn also answers YOUR questions, so grab your wine, or your coffee, and join in!https://www.findingjuly.ca/ use code 'prettygood' for 10% offcheck it out: https://wirthhats.com/

Today Cara sits down with multi-Juno Award Nominee and 2x platinum recording artist, Shawn Hook. In this episode of an exciting 2 part series, they focus on Shawn's story. He lets us in on his journey and his rise to success. They discuss how Shawn got discovered, his most vulnerable moments, and his passion for music. You might just get Hooked!

Cara is joined by Mike Downie AKA Downie Live.  Mike is a YouTuber and adventure seeker, passionate about delivering creative, fun, and focused messaging through video. Mike is proudly based in Vancouver, BC and now has over 120,000 subscribers on YouTube and over 11 MILLION views. Cara and Mike discuss the life of a content creator, how to generate the most revenue, and the strategy behind creating a successful YouTube channel. 

Today, we sit down with business owner and boss babe, Zoe Dupuis, to discuss her blossoming business, Finding July.  Zoe has lived all over the world, and is sharing her love for style with us through her Canadian fashion e-commerce.  Zoe explains her passion for styling Canadian women, trusting her gut, and giving it her all to make her dreams come true.  PLUS! We have a special promo code for YOU to get 10% off all Finding July merchandise - YAY! Use code 'prettygood' at checkout for 10% off your Finding July goodies. Happy shopping!

This week, Cara's dad Mario is in the house! In 1983, Mario founded Martech Electrical Systems in Castlegar, BC, and has been the OG entrepreneurial inspo for Cara since day one. Martech has since become Martech Group of Companies, so tune in as we dive into Mario's journey as an entrepreneur, father, grandfather, and coach. Mario gives us advice for starting a business, coping with loss while managing obligations, and always protecting yourself. This one is Pretty Good.

There may have been tequila involved in the recording of this episode... Join us for a lively discussion with the founders of MenzLeague, Derek Hill and Fabian Warner. Their mission is to provide like-minded men with a support system surrounding mental health, physical health, financial aptitude and relationships, through real talk and fresh ideas. We discuss where the idea for MenzLeague comes from, what Derek and Fabian's vision is for anyone who identifies as a man, and the message behind their pillars.

This one is a tear jerker! Today we are joined by Jess Janzen, a motivational speaker, published author and a “serial-preneur”. After losing their son Lewiston almost 3 years ago, Jess decided that she would stop wasting time and get moving on her big dreams - speaking, writing and inspiring others to do the same. Join us to hear her moving story about their sweet son Lewiston, how they created a non-profit organization, and chasing dreams.

Happy Monday fam! Today we are chatting with Zandra Thomson, AKA Life with Zandra. Zandra is a vegan lifestyle blogger and we discuss how veganism is more than what you eat. Zandra is passionate about showing us all how to navigate life while making conscious decisions that leave a positive impact on the world. Jump in to understand how to monetize blogging, to learn vegan tips and tricks, and how to work for yourself.

Welcome back fam! Today, we're chatting with Zoe Harveen Kaur. Proudly from a westernized Punjabi-Sikh family, Zoe created ZHK Designs to educate others and enhance various identities, cultures and backgrounds through art. In only 2 years, Zoe has built a strong community of 44,000+ Instagram followers and she continues to create a safe space for all individuals to share in her passion of highlighting culture. Join us to learn about Zoe's journey so far, what she stands for, and what she hopes you will take away from her art.

This week, Cara sits down with business owner and entrepreneur Nic Klassen. At the age of 22 in 2017, Nic founded THREADS, a premier fashion boutique located in Trail, BC. THREADS presents premium men's and women's contemporary street wear with a concept for everybody. Nic and Cara discuss purpose, going all in, and coping with anxiety as a business owner.

Join the conversation as Cara chats with Tatum Cameron, founder of Tatum Swimwear. Tatum Swimwear is designed by Tatum herself, and is handmade in Edmonton. AB. Tatum and Cara discuss failed attempts, small business loans for young entrepreneurs, and keeping on keeping on. BONUS! Use the discount code 'Cara10' to get 10% off your new Tatum Swimwear at https://tatumswim.com/

This week, Cara dives into music touring, sound production, and anti-racism with Cole Young, AKA @colethegod. Cole is a Cree/Canadian music producer, DJ and musician, currently playing guitar in the metal band, Trench. During this episode, Cole shares his fascinating journey as a musician, and shares tips for performing under pressure and conquering your fears.

Cara chats (and shares some laughs) with Kimber Leavitt, founder and owner of Friday Beauty Bar, a medical spa based in Calgary, AB. Engage with us as Kimber illustrates how she continues to blaze her own path by knowing her strengths and keeping her eye on the prize.

EPISODE NUMBER ONE! Cara sits down with Sahr Saffa - the founder, chief experience officer, and chairperson of the Canadian-based arts, music and innovation festival called C-Tribe. Engage in this powerful and raw discussion surrounding passion, diversity, and innovation.