West Coast Conversations

This episode is in 2 parts because I just couldn't cut anything. This episode is real and raw and so wonderful. For working mamas, mother's of neuro-diverse children, and anyone needing some support with those difficult conversations in life. This episode is for you. Don't forget to catch part 1 first!

In this real and raw episode I have the privilege of chatting with Jessy Wollen, founder of Shift Education, a program revolutionizing sexual education in the school system. This episode is a 2 parter because I just could cut anything out. The topic is close to home for me as Jessy specializes in educating neuro-diverse children and youths a topic I am especially passionate about. Jessy is knowledgeable, confident and so approachable. You will absolutely love her. Stay tuned for part 2!

Meet Jac, a west coast photographer whose mission to empower women and capture connection on camera, is inspiring, to say the least. Jac shares her story to becoming a full time photographer and what she's learned along the way. Her dry with and humour will make you smile and her genuine nature makes you instantly feel connected. No wonder she does what she does!

Alison is a specialist in Ayurvedic healing and herbal medicine. She shares with us about her passion for holistic medicine and how her business of helping other to heal their bodies turned into a successful business that allows her to work from anywhere in the world.

Laura shares her journey of becoming an entrepreneur. Her journey started early in life and has evolved over the years. It's led her to her successful boutique business in the heart of Nelson where it thrives despite the obstacles faced over the last few years. Laura drops some helpful business tips and advice that are not to be missed.

Sam is a a confident and fiery redhead with a powerful mission. To build confidence in other women, to show and encourage women to love themselves now. Not 10lbs from now. Appreciate what they have. Sam shares her journey to becoming a self love advocate and what she's learned along the way.

Lindsay is a small business owner in the Kootenays. She started her hair accessory business a few years ago and now you can find her Scrunchies everywhere. I chat with Lindsay about starting a small business, her life behind the sewing machine and what her plans for the future are. She shares how much though and energy goes behind her products and what she's learned along the way.

Having a chat with the lovely Paige, coordinator of the makers and creator market, @ladieswhomarket. Paige shares with us her journey to starting the market and what led her to the kootenays. You will so love getting to know Paige. Her quirky personality will deft male you smile.

Jasmine shares with me more than just her story. When preparing for the episode Jasmine gives me a taste of what her business is all about with a one-on-one pole lesson. She not just tells me but shows me what it's all about. She also shares the struggle of how despite having a lifelong muscle disease she defied what was expected and went into the fitness industry in a uniques and ambitious way. You'll be charmed by Jasmine's quiet confidence and courage.

Candace shares with us why she loves being a wedding planner, what it's like to be a full time momtrepreneur and what's on the horizon for her and her company. Candace is so fun and personable, your sure to love her.

Sky Edwards, body acceptance advocate, shares with us about how she got into the biz of influencing others and what body acceptance means to her. Sky also give us some insight into her family life and how her feelings about how we can change the narrative for the next generation.

Bronwen and I chat about life, family and the stigmas around the title of "artist". Bronwen shares about her love of teaching and what she thinks we can all learn from this next generation of creators. Grab your favorite mug and settle in while you get to know Bronwen.

Melissa and I chat about her businesses, her life and how import body positivity is. We dive into the way culture affect women and how saying no to the concept of perfect can help us rise above and love ourselves just as we are.

In this Episode Dayna and I chat about life, running your own business and of course...SLEEP! Dayna is funny, driven and drops some awesome tips for moms. Laugh along with us in this very informative episode.

Debra and I talk about her love of numbers and her dedicated work with small business of all kinds. She shares with us about her life and moving to Lillooet to start her own business where she developed an appreciation for small town life. She even shares some great tidbits on things that can really help small businesses thrive.

Robyn shares with us her journey from the Saskatchewan music scene to braving the Vancouver music scene. We talk about her passion for many styles of music and how covid has impacted her, and of course. She sings for us a little something she wrote.

Alina Skiba share her journey of entrepreneurship, motherhood and making her life what she wants. Alina is an ambitious go getter with some great tid bits on why you need to focus on having some fun in your life. What's life without a little fun after all?

Amanda shares with us her journey to becoming an amazing interior and brand photographer, how she decided to settle in the kootenays and what drives her to be so passionate about what she does.

The lovely Danielle tells about her journey to starting her own wedding planning business, her family, how covid affected this wedding season and what to expect for the 2021 wedding season.

In part 2 of this amazing episode we dive deeper into Marie's journey, how she found love and peace, not to mention her 4 dogs, who are quite the characters.

Getting to know Marie and ginger, her incredibly sweet, not so small, lap dog who you will hear doing her thing during the episode. Marie shares her journey to starting her new company Love And Lemons Essential Oil. As well as her other full time gig, running her own childcare center from her home, Les Rou dou dous. This one is a 2 parter because Marie was so fun to talk to and we just had so much in common! Make sure to check out both episodes to hear Marie's full journey.

Julie-Ann is a pioneer in her industry. She was the first person, in the world, to start an all female snowmobiling clinic. Many have followed suit redefining the industry. Julie-Ann shares with us a bit of who she is and the journey of how She Shreds came to be.

Conversing with Amanda Sapach, Kootenay regional manager of Fidacity. A site dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and small businesses become more accessible. Amanda tell us about her life her family and why she choose to start a Fidacity business.

Conversing about life, creativity and Jeremie's inspired 2020/21 Men in Tubs Calendar. He tells us about his journey to becoming a photographer and what gave him the idea to do this calendar. A little warning, we cover everything from Iowaska to personal vulnerability and shoot locations. And all the stuff in between.