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ELLE Bien-être financier, une série de micro-magazines visant à doter les femmes de connaissances financières et à intégrer les finances personnelles à leur routine de bien-être. Entrevue avec Sophie Banford, présidente de KO Média et éditrice des magazines ELLE Québec et ELLE Canada. Regardez aussi cette discussion en vidéo via https://www.qub.ca/videos ou en vous abonnant à QUB télé : https://www.tvaplus.ca/qub ou sur la chaîne YouTube QUB https://www.youtube.com/@qub_radio Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Send us your feedback about the episode!In this episode, Nicole Manion interviews Lyndsay Craig, the powerhouse behind Lyndsay Craig Beauty—a full-service beauty consulting agency specializing in 360-degree brand strategies. With over 15 years of experience in the beauty and fashion industries, Lyndsay has left her mark working with prestigious companies, including leading the Canadian launch of Christian Louboutin Beauté.She has also shared her expertise as an instructor for one of Canada's top colleges and as a familiar face on CityLine, The Shopping Channel, and national morning shows. Throughout her career, Lyndsay has been featured in publications like The Kit and Elle Canada, and she has traveled extensively across Canada, the US, and the UK, conducting seminars and developing marketing strategies to grow beauty brands.Join us as Lyndsay shares her journey, her approach to elevating brands, and the invaluable lessons she's learned from working with top industry players.Visit her website:https://lyndsaycraigbeauty.com/Follow her on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lyndsaycraigbeauty/LINKS: Good ProteinPROMO CODE: BEHINDTHEBRANDLash & Brow Enhancing SerumMiskoka Beauty - Promo Code: PODCAST15Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Subscribe for New Episodes Every Tuesday!Be sure to check us out on all our socials:Follow on Instagram: @beautybrandpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/beautybrandpodcast/Subscribe on Youtube: @beautybehindthebrandpodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEl-qd38M4OgL8IghZ8ga9gWebsite:https://www.miskoka.com/beauty-behind-the-brandFollow our host on Instagram: @nicmanionhttps://www.instagram.com/nicmanion/

Riley Yesno joins Emilie Nicolas to unpack the editorial shitshow at Elle Canada, as well as big changes at APTN. To celebrate its 25th year as a national broadcaster, APTN is betting big on languages (18 of them to be precise) with the launch of the APTN languages channel. But can language preservation preserve the bottom line? Then, how a list of groundbreaking Canadian women led to online backlash and a series of questionable editorial decisions at Elle Canada. Is Canadian media about to get a lot more boring?Please click here to read our Editor in Chief's NoteHost: Emilie NicolasCredits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), max collins (Production Manager), Karyn Pugliese (Editor-in-Chief)Guest: Riley Yesno Further Reading on Our WebsitePhoto Credit: Rudolf H. Boettcher Sponsors: Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer!Squarespace: Check out Squarespace.com/canadaland for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch use code canadaland to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Priyanka is the first to accomplish many things... the first winner of Drag Race Canada, the first drag queen on the cover of Elle Canada, and now the first drag queen to become an official Main Pod Girl! We talk everything from her EP Taste Test to her upcoming debut album, and play Call DM Block, Pop Quiz and Musical Mad Libs!

What's the truth about being single? The good, the bad, the ugly? Why is being single at some point in your adult life important? How can single people become “single and stoked”? What are the steps or what does it take to love single life? What if I'm single and want to stay that way for a while. How can I navigate casual sex without getting into a relationship? And what if I'm single and looking for a LTR? Top tips for navigating sex and dating from this perspective? About our guest: Brianne Hogan is a Canadian writer, author, and podcast host. She has written for over 60 publications, including The Washington Post, the BBC, Elle Canada, Shondaland, Men's Health, BuzzFeed, HelloGiggles, among others. She's a regular contributor for Scary Mommy, Lifehacker, SheKnows and Parents, writing mainly in the relationship and lifestyle space. Google “Brianne Hogan and dating” and you'll find articles ranging from “Easy First Date Ideas” to “How to Flirt” to “How to Date After Divorce.” Ironically, however, she's been single for most of her adult life. Which is why she started the podcast, Seriously Single. You can read her most personal writing on her substack: briannehogan.substack.com Join us April 24th-29th, 2024 for The Shameless Sex Retreat: Unleash Your Shameless Self - in Tulum! Spaces are limited to reserve your spot ASAP here Do you love us? Do you REALLY love us? Then order our book now! Go to shamelesssex.com to snag your copy Support Shameless Sex by sending us gifts via our Amazon Wish List Other links: Get 20% our fave Fun Factory toys with code shameless at https://us.funfactory.com Get 10% your first Bathmate pump when you go to https://www.bathmatedirect.com/ShamelesSex Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS10 on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at http://uberlube.com Get 10% off while mastering the art of pleasure at  http://OMGyes.com/shameless Get 20% off Shameless Sex Fav's with code SHAMELESSLOVE24 or 15% off all other sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at http://purepleasureshop.com

Today, we're joined by an extraordinary talent, Kim Gingras, who danced her way from Montreal's cobblestone streets to the glimmering stages of Los Angeles.  Kim's story is one of sheer determination: from taking her first dance steps later than most due to financial constraints to courageously dropping out of university to chase her dreams, culminating in a career-defining moment on 'So You Think You Can Dance Canada.' Her narrative is a testament to the power of hard work, as we explore her evolution into a multi-faceted force within the dance world, encompassing choreography, public speaking, education, and television. Kim has worked with artists including: Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Madonna, Niki Minaj, Nick Jonas and XTina Aguilera. She's performed on some of the world's most prestigious stages such as: The Super Bowl Halftime Show, The Grammys, The MTV Movie Awards, The Voice, Ellen DeGeneres, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, X- Factor, and Coachella. Kim has been featured in news outlets like: Elle Canada, ET Canada, La Presse and many more. We illuminate the value of cultivating genuine relationships with industry powerhouses, the significance of reputation, and the essentials of professionalism—whether you're a performer or a business owner. Kim's newest project is an online mentorship program that distills her 20 years of experience into actionable wisdom for dancers.  This episode is a tribute to resilience, adaptability, and the strength found in self-love, offering encouragement and guidance to anyone with the courage to follow their dreams. On this episode we talk about: -Navigating the Dance Industry from Montreal to Los Angeles -Supporting Dreams Through Giving Back -Building Your Personal Brand Through Networking -Building Relationships in the Entertainment Industry -Building a Successful Freelance Career -Embracing Entrepreneurship and Uncertainty -Artist Budgeting and Retirement Challenges -Negotiating Contracts and Career Transitions -Self-Love, Support and Belief in Pursuing Dreams https://www.kimgingras.com https://www.instagram.com/kimgingras https://www.instagram.com/kimgingrasdance/ -- Make sure to subscribe and tune in weekly for new episodes, and follow ⁠⁠⁠@themindfulpreneurpodcast⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Nomad Cre8tive⁠⁠⁠; your full-service creative agency for all things marketing, branding and social media. Visit ⁠The Mindfulprener Amazon Storefront⁠ for recommendations on all things business, personal development and health. Pick out some of Alyssa's favourite books, wellness products, travel accessories and office supplies. https://nomadcre8tive.com/ https://www.amazon.ca/shop/nomadcre8tive https://www.instagram.com/themindfulpreneurpodcast/

What you'll learn in this episode: What the difference between an artist and a designer is The barriers that can make it difficult for solo jewelry artists to enter the retail market, and how Colette overcame them What Colette has discovered about her creative process by working with George Brown College psychology students on a research project Why it's important for artists to avoid looking at trends in stores and on social media too frequently How a spontaneous haircut sparked Colette's creativity and paved the way for her future business About Colette Harmon Colette Harmon's one-of-a-kind accessories are a dazzling blend of crystal, mixed metals and semi-precious stones. With an appreciation for meticulous craftsmanship, the metal meshing and intricate beadwork in each of her statement pieces are an audacious departure from mainstream minimalism. Born in Sisters Village, Guyana, Colette studied fashion design in Toronto before apprenticing as a belt and handbag designer for a leather goods manufacturer. Harmon soon founded her own eponymous label, whose name became synonymous with maximalist glamour. Harmon's modern approach to vintage flair has earned her a devoted following of customers, fans and fashion stylists from across North America. Her pieces have been sold in Saks Fifth Avenue and Holt Renfrew Canada, and her work has been featured in Elle Canada, Flare, Martha Stewart Weddings and Nylon. She currently focusses on one-of-a-kind couture creations for select clientele.    Additional Resources: Website Twitter Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com Transcript: Colette Harmon has seen many trends come and go over the course of her career, but she has never let that influence her work. She has always found an audience for her one-of-a-kind jewelry, even when her hallmark maximalism is supposedly “out.” She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about why she defines herself as an artist; how she nurtures her creative vision; and how her job as a leather accessories designer led to jewelry (and how that experience may come full circle in the near future). Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the second part of a two-part episode. If you haven't heard part one, please head to TheJewelryJourney.com. Today, my guest is Colette Harmon, who is speaking to us from Canada. Toronto to be more specific. I have to say I've never met her, and I've never seen her jewelry in person, but it's my kind of jewelry. It's over-the-top kind of jewelry. You may have seen it on a celebrity on the stage or screen, but if you've seen it, you'd remember it. Welcome back. Do people bring the dresses? Do they bring the materials or some things? Colette: Yeah, sometimes they do. If they bring the actual garment, then I can see how the neckline falls and how the piece of jewelry would sit on the dress. Sharon: Has somebody, a client or a stylist, ever come and tried the dress on and you just didn't like the dress? Forget the necklace; you just didn't like the dress on them. Colette: Oh yeah, but if they're wearing it, I can't say, “I don't like your dress.” Yeah, there have been people who have. Sharon: You told us that you like the fact that people like your stuff, that's pleasing to you. Colette: Mm-hmm. Sharon: What are some of the bigger obstacles you've encountered besides sales, let's say? Colette: In terms of? Sharon: In terms of anything. Being in the business, what are some of the obstacles? Colette: I mentioned before I found wholesaling difficult. Being a small business, I found that doing wholesale was challenging at times. Just being a one-woman show can be tough at times. There were times when I had people helping me, but often when you're creating—as I'm working with the students at George Brown, it was difficult to tell someone because I don't sketch. I create as I'm going. They are helping me create these pieces, but it's difficult to tell someone what you're creating if it's in your head. A lot of times I might say to them, “O.K., do this this way,” and then they start doing it, and then I see something else and they have to undo it. It's easier for me to create the original piece and then have someone duplicate it, as opposed to having people helping me create something. Sharon: You said the college is George Brown. That's the university? Colette: Yeah, it's a college here in Toronto. They're doing a case study of me where they're studying my creative process and documenting how I create. Sharon: What's the first step they documented of you creating? Colette: The first session was just an interview of me and my background. The piece that we're working on now—I brought a bunch of materials. I had no idea what I was going to do with them. So, they're watching how I work and how I put things together. They're asking me questions as I go on, like why did I do this? They're documenting how I go from start to finish, if that makes any sense. Sharon: Are they talking to a lot of creative people? Colette: I think what happened was Leah saw my work on Instagram. I'm not sure how she found me. She found me on Instagram, but I'm not sure how she found my work on Instagram. She was really inspired. In her words, she said she was blown away by my pieces. Because we're both in Toronto and she's been in fashion for a number of years, she wondered why she didn't know who I was. So, she contacted me and I went to see her. She asked me to bring some of my pieces, so I did. Then she came up with this idea and approached the college for a grant. There's myself, her, and two students she recruited, and they're documenting my creative process. Like I said, there really isn't a creative process. I feel like—what's that word when they say that—people will find out I'm a fraud because there really isn't a creative process. I can make it sound more than what it is, but I just play. I think everybody has a gift, and my gift is just the way I put things together. There isn't anything technical. Sharon: Can you tell us more about what you see the end product being with these students? Colette: That's the thing; I have no idea. I could send you a picture of the piece I'm creating now. I can tell you a little bit about that, but it would be— Sharon: I'll talk to you after the podcast about what we need for pictures. I want my listeners to know that usually I have a picture of somebody, even though I only post the audio, but I don't even know what Colette looks like. Colette: Oh, I can send you a picture. Sharon: Are you the exotic-looking one in the ads? Colette: In the ads? Which ads? Sharon: The ads for the website, let's say. Colette: On my website? Sharon: Are you the model? Do you have a model? Colette: Sometimes I model. I'm not sure which images you're referring to, but I think there are one or two images of me on the website. There are a couple of me on Instagram. I wouldn't call myself a model, but I do model my jewelry on occasion. A number of the images of myself were taken by a friend of mine, a photographer whose name is Michael Chambers. I've done some work with him over the years. I wouldn't call myself a model, but I have modeled my jewelry. I have a shaved head, and I can tell you the story about that. My cousin worked in a hair salon. One day I was visiting, and there was a gentleman there; his name was Stephan. He had this beautiful, long, curly blond hair. He looked at me one day and said, “You know, I'm going to shave your head.” I was young, and when you're young and crazy, I said, “O.K.” So, he took a straight razor—I would never do it again with a straight razor—and shaved my head. Then we did a photoshoot where he made bird's nests out of—I couldn't even remember what it was made out of. I think maybe feathers and all these different, crazy things, and he put them on my bald head and we did this photoshoot. But I didn't like it because I was young, and I was wearing a lot of hairpieces. Hair was very important to me and to everyone, so I didn't like it. I don't know if I told him I didn't like it, but I was like, “Oh god, what did I do?” I remember I came home, and my mom was like, “Why did you do that?” Everywhere I went, everyone hated it. This was a time when there were no bald women around. It was before social media. I didn't know that in Africa there are tons of women like that, but you didn't see any bald women around. I remember I would be walking by, and I would hear people whisper, “Maybe she has cancer.” A lot of people didn't like it because it was such a drastic change from what I looked like before. Now all of a sudden, you have no hair. But I kept it for spite. Just because people didn't like it, I thought, “I'm going to keep it.” I think I would shave it every week, like once a week or something. The more I did it, the more I liked it. Now that I'm saying it, I think that played a role with the jewelry because I would have this bald head, so the jewelry became more elaborate. Stephan saw it. My logo is now my head, like a silhouette. The silhouette of my head is my actual logo. I think he saw something I didn't see. Do you know what I mean? A friend of mine designed my logo. He took a picture of my shadow against the wall with the bald head. Then he took a picture of my jewelry and scanned it onto the image of the head. I would never change that. I think it's such a beautiful logo. I love my bald head, and I think it really works with the jewelry. It's so striking, for a lack of a better word. But I always remember after I did it, for years my mother kept saying, “Why don't you grow your hair?” Then one day she looked at me and said, “You know what? I think of all the hair styles you've ever had, that suits you the most.” I do have a nice-shaped head, if I can say so myself, but everybody always compliments me on my—I can't remember what your question was. I went off into a tangent, but I think you asked me. I don't think of myself as exotic, but I think other people might use that word. Sharon: The model on the website is Black. You're Black, right? Colette: Yeah, I can't remember what's on there. I think there are a couple of images of Black models on there. I think there are one or two of me on there with a shaved head, and then there are a couple on Instagram. Sharon: You're Black though, right? Colette: I am a Black woman, yes. Sharon: Do you sell a lot through Instagram? You mentioned it several times. Colette: Do I sell a lot on Instagram? Sharon: Mm-hmm. Colette: No, I never pursued doing sales on Instagram. That's why I was thinking of creating a collection of simple pieces like belts and bags, where I could sell online through social media. I find that the pieces I do, you have to try them on. If you're not able to try it on, I think a lot of things would end up coming back just because you have to be able to see the scale. I've never had a problem with returns. In all the years I've been doing this, I think I've only had one piece returned. It was a charm bracelet. It was a woman in one of the eastern states. She saw it in a magazine. She ordered it, and she sent it back because it was too big for her. She wasn't used to wearing that. It's a lot. You have to try it on. That's why I was thinking of doing some simpler pieces where I could sell in volume if some pieces come back, if one or two are returned. But I think the pieces I create now, a lot of them would end up coming back just because you need to try them on. Sharon: I never thought about that before, that if you don't have hair, you need something else. You need the jewelry. You need something to replace it in a sense, to draw the eye. Colette: I don't think you have to, but I think it works well with the jewelry. It's like a blank canvas. There is no distraction. Your eye goes straight to it. I have necklaces. I have a preference when I create. If it's a line, I always start off with the necklace, and then I create pieces that go with that. It always starts off as an elaborate neckpiece. Then I might simplify it or do some more simple pieces that are very similar: earrings or bracelets, a belt, maybe a beaded belt or a chainmail belt or something. But for me, it always starts with the neck. I used to wear earrings a lot when I was younger, but I haven't worn earrings in years. Now, I mainly wear necklaces. I don't like things on my hands, only because I work with my hands and I don't really like things on my hands. It's mostly neck pieces. I do a lot of belts, beaded and chain belts. A lot of the pieces I create in general are very versatile, where you can wear it on your neck or you can wear it on your waist. There are pieces I have that you can wear as a shawl; you can wear as a necklace; you can wrap it on your waist and wear it as a belt. A lot of the pieces I do are versatile. You can wear them many different ways. I do that purposely. I always try to create pieces that you can wear in multiple ways. Sharon: I'm surprised to hear that. What I have seen are the photos that are online, which are just repetitions of what's on your website. Were you influenced by the baldness? I went through a period where I was bald, but I had people come up and say— Colette: You did? Sharon: Yeah, I did. People came up to me and they would say, “Oh, I wish I had the guts to do that.” Do they come up and say that to you or anything? Colette: Not so much anymore. You see it now everywhere, whereas when I was doing it, when I started, there was hardly anyone. Now, nobody even notices. People just walk by, whereas when I first did it, people would actually stop and stare. Now nobody cares because you see bald women everywhere, especially on social media. There are bald women. You see it quite a bit. For how long did you wear your hair bald? Sharon: Probably for a year, a year-and-a-half maybe. Colette: What made you decide to do that? Sharon: Well, basically I was going through chemotherapy and I lost my hair, but it really made me understand how important hair was to a woman or a man, what you did with it and all that. I hadn't thought about it. Colette: Right, I think hair is important to a lot of people. People think, “Well, why would you shave it?” but I've never really cared about what people think about anything. As long as I like something, I don't care. Your thoughts are your thoughts. I don't mean you specifically, but whatever. Your thoughts are your thoughts and what you think about me is—why should I worry about what someone thinks about me? I've never really cared about what people say or think about how I look or about my appearance. Sharon: It's interesting. I think most people think, “What will somebody else think if I do A, B, C or if I wear—?” Colette: Yeah, I think so too. I think as I got older, when I stopped caring about what other people thought, it was probably at the age of 16. I remember if I went shopping with friends, if you're trying something on and they say they don't like it, I was like, “Well, I'm going to get it just because you don't like it.” If I like something, it doesn't matter to me who likes it or who doesn't like it. Sharon: I suppose you have to be that way with your jewelry. Your jewelry is gorgeous, but— Colette: It's not for everyone. Sharon: Exactly. Colette: It's not for everyone. There are a lot of people who think that's gaudy. Maybe it is gaudy, but I like it. I don't really care what people think. Sharon: It is an acquired taste. I flipped over it because I happen to like big, bold things, but there are some people who like delicate things. Colette: Who like delicate things, exactly. A lot of times, people will come to me and say, “Why do you do stuff like this?” People are always giving you advice, “Why don't you do this?” and “Why don't you look at this person and do what they're doing?” Why would I do that? That's her and I'm me. I have to be me. Why would I look at someone and imitate what they're doing? For me, I always have to be true to myself. I have to create what is in me. I think that's what makes us all unique; we're all different. I find a lot of times, everybody's trying to create or do what everyone else is doing. The last time I was out in the shops, it was maybe a couple of years ago. We have a mall here called Yorkdale. I was at Yorkdale Mall. I don't know if you're familiar with that. It's a high-end department store here in Canada. I'm looking, and there was—I can't remember the names, but I'll just say there was a Gucci chain bracelet. Then I would go somewhere else, and it was Yves Saint Laurent, but it was the exact same bracelet. It was just a different label. I'm not joking. It was the exact same. I don't understand that. I find everybody, even with jewelry, it's all the same. I don't know if it still is because I haven't really looked at anything, but it's all the same. I've heard people say that to me too, that when they're out, everything looks the same, like no one is different. I guess something sells, so everybody does it. There's some jewelry, I think it's Tiffany that does it. I don't know what it's called, but it's links and it has balls on the end. It's a chain link at Tiffany. I think Tiffany did it originally, but I see that everywhere, even high-end designers with the same link they just copied from Tiffany. I think, “Why not just create your own?” Anyway, I guess if something sells, everybody does it. Sharon: We're going full circle to why you're an artist and not a designer, why you call yourself an artist. I really appreciate your being with us today. I hope we can do this again. Thank you very much, Colette. Colette: Thank you so much for having me, Sharon. It was a pleasure. Thank you. Sharon: It was great. We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out. Thank you again for listening. Please leave us a rating and review so we can help others start their own jewelry journey.

What you'll learn in this episode: What the difference between an artist and a designer is The barriers that can make it difficult for solo jewelry artists to enter the retail market, and how Colette overcame them What Colette has discovered about her creative process by working with George Brown College psychology students on a research project Why it's important for artists to avoid looking at trends in stores and on social media too frequently How a spontaneous haircut sparked Colette's creativity and paved the way for her future business About Colette Harmon Colette Harmon's one-of-a-kind accessories are a dazzling blend of crystal, mixed metals and semi-precious stones. With an appreciation for meticulous craftsmanship, the metal meshing and intricate beadwork in each of her statement pieces are an audacious departure from mainstream minimalism. Born in Sisters Village, Guyana, Colette studied fashion design in Toronto before apprenticing as a belt and handbag designer for a leather goods manufacturer. Harmon soon founded her own eponymous label, whose name became synonymous with maximalist glamour. Harmon's modern approach to vintage flair has earned her a devoted following of customers, fans and fashion stylists from across North America. Her pieces have been sold in Saks Fifth Avenue and Holt Renfrew Canada, and her work has been featured in Elle Canada, Flare, Martha Stewart Weddings and Nylon. She currently focusses on one-of-a-kind couture creations for select clientele.    Additional Resources: Website Twitter Photos Available on TheJewelryJourney.com Transcript: Colette Harmon has seen many trends come and go over the course of her career, but she has never let that influence her work. She has always found an audience for her one-of-a-kind jewelry, even when her hallmark maximalism is supposedly “out.” She joined the Jewelry Journey Podcast to talk about why she defines herself as an artist; how she nurtures her creative vision; and how her job as a leather accessories designer led to jewelry (and how that experience may come full circle in the near future). Read the episode transcript here. Sharon: Hello, everyone. Welcome to the Jewelry Journey Podcast. This is the first part of a two-part episode. Please make sure you subscribe so you can hear part two as soon as it's released later this week.   Today, my guest is Colette Harmon, who is speaking to us from Canada. Toronto to be more specific. I have to say I've never met her, and I've never seen her jewelry in person, but it's my kind of jewelry. It's over-the-top kind of jewelry. You may have seen it on a celebrity on the stage or screen, but if you've seen it, you'd remember it. I couldn't find a lot of information about Colette, so I'm going to let her tell you her story. Colette, welcome to the program.   Colette: Thank you so much, Sharon. It's a pleasure to be here.   Sharon: I'm so glad to have you. It took us a while to connect, to actually make this happen. Are you a designer? How do you refer to yourself? A Canadian designer?   Colette: That's a good question. I don't think of myself as Canadian, but I am a Canadian designer. I think of myself more as an artist as opposed to a designer. To me, a designer is someone who—can I start again?   Sharon: Yes.   Colette: Let me start again. To me, a designer is someone who creates things that can be worn by the masses, who is able to distill things and make them very simple so that everyone can wear them. Like you said, I'm more over the top. I don't think about the masses. I create for myself. I create things that I, myself, would wear. I don't really think about it, and I don't really want the masses to wear my pieces. I want them to be unique. Maybe not one-of-a-kind, but limited editions. I don't want to see my pieces everywhere on everybody. When you're creating things that will be liked and appreciated by many, many people, it becomes distilled and watered down. To me, it loses its soul and its energy. Others might not think that, but that's how I think of myself.   Sharon: I just wanted to ask you, you're from Guyana. Am I saying that right? Guyana?   Colette: From Guyana, yes. I was born in a little place called Sisters Village, Guyana.   Sharon: When did you come over here? Were you young or a child?   Colette: I came at the age of five. I came with my parents, my mom and my dad. I have two brothers.   Sharon: So, you came with your family.   Colette: Yes.   Sharon: And when did you start designing jewelry or other things?   Colette: At a young age. I think I got my creativity from my mother. My mother was very creative. She was very musical. She sewed. She sang. She played piano. She was very creative. I think that's where my creativity comes from. As a child, I was always drawing. I was very much in my head and my own little world as a child. I was always drawing and creating different things. I studied clothing design and thought I would be a fashion designer, a clothing designer.   How I ended up in jewelry was, when I graduated from school, there was a job advertised. I went to a school called Seneca College in Toronto. When I graduated, there was a job in the paper for an accessory designer; it was a belt designer. I had taken a course in college—I think it was just one semester—an accessory-making course. So, when I graduated, I saw the ad and thought, “I can make those.” So, I applied and got the job. I did that for about a year, year-and-a-half.   Then I left that job and started creating my own belts and handbags. One day I was doing a market show, and somebody asked me if I could make a pair of earrings to go with a belt they had purchased. I didn't know anything about jewelry, so I just cut little squares and circles and covered them with leather. Looking back, they were horrible, but at the time I thought they were great. That's how I got into jewelry. I never had any intentions of being a jewelry designer; I never thought of being a jewelry designer. That's how I started. It just sort of happened. I have no idea. It wasn't something I thought about, but I ended up becoming a jewelry designer.   Sharon: Do you have a lot of stylists as clients? They're women, I presume. Are they stylists?   Colette: When I started doing jewelry, I started out wholesaling. I had an agent that would carry my pieces, and I sold to people like Holt Renfrew. I sold to Saks a little bit. I don't know if you're familiar with it, but there was a chain store here in Canada called Lipton's. I sold to Lipton's. I sold to better ladies' boutiques. I got into doing custom pieces because it was very difficult wholesaling as a one-woman show. It was always very challenging getting paid on time, getting paid at all. When you're small, I don't know if it's true for everyone, but with me, people like Saks, they would sometimes take six months to pay me if I got an order. It became very difficult waiting for money. So, I was doing wholesaling and custom work for a bit, and I segued into doing all custom.   Sharon: Did you leave manufacturing belts to have your own business?   Colette: I slowly moved away from the belts and got into jewelry. I can't remember exactly how or when it happened, but one day, I ended up being a jewelry designer. I never thought about it. I didn't plan it. Belts go in and out of style, so I guess there was a period where they weren't selling as much. Belts weren't in style, so I moved more towards jewelry. I guess I decided that I liked creating jewelry better than I did belts, and I just ended up in that field.   Sharon: I want to make sure that everybody knows that the jewelry you make is made with real stones and—I call them costume things—things that aren't real, feathers and all kinds of things. Do you have an inventory?   Colette: Yes, I have quite a bit of stuff. I love to mix different things. I don't follow any rules. I mix semiprecious with crystal and metal. Sometimes there's sterling silver, and occasionally I'll use a little bit of gold. A lot of it is plated. A lot of the metals are plated in either gold or silver. My strength is mixing, the way I combine different elements. I think that's what my strength is. Some people only do semiprecious or only precious, but I like to mix and combine high and low things. I work with whatever I like. If I like something, I'll use it. It has to speak to me. It may sound silly, but I think everything has an energy and they speak to you. They don't speak to you in words or in language, but they have an energy and a feeling. I use what I like, what speaks to me.   Sharon: Do you create these pieces before there's a need, before somebody comes to you and says, “I need a piece,” or do you create them when they say they need a piece?   Colette: I do a bit of both. Someone could come to me and say they're going to an event. They might have a dress they need something to go with. A lot of times they just say they want a necklace and the colors and materials they would like to use, and they let me be free and do whatever. I prefer to work that way. I prefer to have creative freedom. A lot of times, someone will come and have something in mind, and I say, “That won't work,” and they won't listen. So, I do what they like, and you finish it and they say, “O.K., you were right.” I find a lot of people can't visualize; they can't see it. It usually turns out O.K. when I have creative freedom. I can't create something that I don't like. I have to like what I'm doing.   Sharon: What do you say if somebody says to you, “I want it this way,” and you think that's not going to look good? What do you say or how do you deal with that?   Colette: I usually tell them. I'm usually very honest. Then I'll do what they would like me to do. It usually turns out that it doesn't look good, but that doesn't happen very often. It usually works out pretty well. The people that come to me know what I do, so they know what to expect.   Sharon: Can you tell us a little about the people that come to you? Are they women? Are they stylists?   Colette: Mostly women. I do work with stylists. If someone's doing a shoot, they might want me to create something, or they might pull from something I have. I don't keep a lot of inventory. It's mostly women that are going to an event or party. The past couple of years, there haven't been very many parties, but they come to me if they're going to a ball or a fundraiser or just for their everyday lives. They just want me to create something unique. People come to me because they want something different. I don't pay attention to trends or what everyone is doing, so when they come to me, they know they're getting something different.   Sharon: How do they hear about you?   Colette: Mostly through word of mouth. I've scaled back the marketing. It's mostly through word of mouth.   Sharon: Do they see someone else and say, “Where did you get that?” and then they find you? How do they find you?   Colette: That happens. They might see someone else wearing one of my pieces. They might see something in a magazine. When I do editorials, people will call me. I'm in Toronto. I've had people call me from Vancouver after seeing something they like that they would like me to create for them. As I said, most of the pieces are either one or a limited edition. There might be pieces I've done when I can't recreate them exactly, but they might be in different colors. Maybe that color is for a particular client or whatever material is not available, so it's similar, but not exactly the same.   Sharon: What surprised you most about having all these requests?   Colette: I guess the most surprising thing is that there are actually people that love what I do. I don't know if surprising is the right word. I guess it's pleasing to know there are actually people that love it. I was known for these charm necklaces I've been doing for years. I had a woman that has maybe 30 of them.   Sharon: That's a lot.   Colette: I guess it's surprising and pleasing knowing that there are people that really love and appreciate my work.   Sharon: Do you have other collectors besides this woman with 30 pieces?   Colette: I would say I have maybe five people who—I know you're familiar with Carole Tanenbaum. She has quite a few of my pieces. Should I say their names?   Sharon: It's up to you.   Colette: There's a woman named Nella Rosmand who has quite a few of my pieces. I have a client that lives in Yellowknife. Her name is Lisa Tousar. She used to have a store in Yellowknife. I think she's closed it, but she's bought a number of pieces. I had a boutique for a while. She bought a lot of pieces. She loves my work. There are maybe five or six people that have quite a few pieces.   Sharon: Do they wear them more than once?   Colette: I guess so. I guess they wear them. A lot of what you see on Instagram, what you mostly see, a lot of those are—I put the really over-the-top, elaborate pieces there. But I do simple pieces as well. They're not always as elaborate as that. I also do some more subdued pieces.   Sharon: Your Guyanian and Canadian background, what influence does that have?   Colette: It's actually Guyanese. Guyanian means people probably think I'm from Ghana. Guyanese is the term. I came when I was five and I've been back twice. I don't know if being Guyanese has—maybe it's something that's subconscious, but it's not something I think about because I grew up here. I grew up within a multicultural city, so there are influences from many places, I think. I don't know if Guyana specifically has an influence on my work, unless it's subconscious. I've had people say that my pieces look very African. I've had women from Africa say that it reminds them of it. But I don't think it's something I think about or do intentionally; I just do.   I'm doing a project right now with George Brown College here in Toronto. One of the professors, Leah Barrett, approached me about studying my creative process. I chuckled to myself because I don't really have a creative process. I could sit down and sketch something, but once I start to make it, it turns into something completely different because I get ideas as I go. As I said, the materials speak to you. I create as I go along. If I have something in my mind from the start, when I finish it, it's something completely different. I don't really have a creative process. It sounds silly, but I just play. That's what I do. I play.   I have to be honest. There are pieces I've created over the years that I don't like, but a lot of times, those are the pieces that sell first. It's like, “Oh my gosh, I don't think anyone will ever buy that.” That's the piece that goes first. I've sold a lot of pieces off of my neck. That's happened quite a bit over the years. I remember once being at a party at a hotel in Toronto. I was in the washroom, and a woman said, “I love your necklace,” and I said, “Thank you,” and she was like, “I want that necklace.” I didn't want to sell it, but she insisted. She wrote me a check in the washroom and I sold it to her. I actually regret it because it was one of those pieces I could never make again, but I find that people always want what I'm wearing. I've regretted selling a couple of pieces over the years because I could never make them exactly the same again.   Sharon: That's interesting. You're your own best model in a sense.   Colette: Well, I make them for me, to be honest. If I wouldn't wear it, I couldn't make it. I think that's one of the reasons why I started creating my own leather accessories. I felt very restricted when I was working for—it was a company called Princeton Leathers. I always felt like I was in a box, and I just found it very difficult creating. There were two lines, one that was a luxurious line and one that was more simple. They would give me two findings and say, “O.K., now come up with something.” I was doing a dozen of these, and I found it very restrictive. If I won't wear it, I can't make it.   Sharon: Where do you get your ideas, if it's not from somebody who shows you something and says, “I want something done this way”? Where do you get ideas from?   Colette: I don't actively look for ideas. It's just things you see and it's collected in your subconscious. A lot of times, when I go and buy materials, I buy what I love, just pieces that I like. Sometimes they might be sitting on my desk for weeks and I have no idea what I'm going to do with them. Then one day, you might walk by and an idea just pops up in your head. I don't actively look.   That's one of the things I don't like about social media. You're seeing all of these things. I try not to look at other people's jewelry, but you see it and it does influence your work when you're looking at so many different things. I try not to look at it too much because I always want to be true to myself when I create. I don't like looking at other people's work too much because I find that it does influence you, whether you know it or not.   Sharon: Where do you look? Do you walk in the stores? Do you go downtown?   Colette: You know what? I was actually speaking to a friend the other day—he has a manufacturing company in India—saying that we should go out and see, because I have no idea what's in the stores. I don't pay attention to what's in or what's not in. Even at George Brown, in speaking with the students I'm working with, they were telling me that minimalism is back in style. I have no clue. I really don't. I don't know what's in or what's not. I don't pay attention to any of that. I never really liked rules. If you love something, then wear it. Who cares if it's in or if somebody else likes it? It doesn't matter. You're the one that's wearing it. It's how you feel in it. What other people think has no bearing. I've never understood that. This is in style or that isn't in—if you like something, if you love it, then wear it. Who cares? I've never paid attention to rules.   Sharon: What was the context of them saying that minimalism is back in style?   Colette: I can't remember what we were speaking about, but they were saying that maximalism is out and minimalism is in. You know how fashion goes in waves. I think that's like when I was doing the belts. I guess we were going into a period where belts weren't in style anymore, so people weren't really buying. Eventually I started doing more and more jewelry pieces. That's the thing; if you like belts, then wear belts. I guess with the wave of fashion and the way the system works, then the buyers aren't buying. But I never really paid attention to what's in.   Sharon: You closed your store. Now do you work out of your home or your studio?   Colette: I have a home studio, yes. I work out of my home.   Sharon: Do you have to go out and sell?   Colette: No, but I'm planning on opening up a showroom where people can actually buy things. I'm thinking about coming full circle and doing a line of leather belts and accessories and a little bit of jewelry as well, but I'm thinking about creating some leather pieces.   Sharon: Is that for stylists or is that for anybody who wants to come and look?   Colette: For anybody who wants to come in.   Sharon: Do they give you an idea of what they're looking for most of the time? Sometimes they do and sometimes they don't, as you said. But do most people coming in say, “I want something big,” or “I want something more muted”? What do they say?   Colette: You mean if someone came in and they wanted me to create something for them?   Sharon: Yes.   Colette: Sometimes they might come with a picture from a magazine or something and say, “I really like this,” in terms of style or size or whatever. So, I would create something with that feeling or those colors. Sometimes they bring a swatch of fabric to match, or sometimes they have an actual garment they want me to create something to go with. They might see something on my Instagram or on another person, something they saw someone else wear. It works in many ways. But if I were to create belts and bags again, I would do a line of pieces and people would just buy from what's already created.   Sharon: Because it's easier?   Colette: Yeah, because it's easier. It would be easier. With the belts and bags, they would just buy from a line that's already created.   Sharon: I can see how that would be easier than picking out jewelry or creating something to go with a garment.   We will have photos posted on the website. Please head to TheJewelryJourney.com to check them out.  

Why Take Advantage of Public Relations Influence is taking up an increasingly prominent role, and you might be wondering why you continue to use public relations. This question is asked by several brands, including some of our clients. That's why I've decided to explore these questions with you. As many of you probably know, I am no longer at the beginning of my career, and I, like you, see how the web and social media are evolving. I'm certainly one of the last people at NATA PR to watch traditional television and read certain printed newspapers and magazines. However, like my younger colleagues from Generations Y, Z, and A, I continue to evolve and read numerous publications on my computer and tablet. I particularly enjoy discovering how major media outlets use social media, such as The New York Times, Le Monde, Vogue, and many others. So, why continue to leverage public relations? 1. First and foremost, to continue maximizing your online visibility. 2. To avoid ceding the entire space to your competitors. 3. To continue communicating intelligently. What do the major companies you admire do to increase their visibility? 1. They implement online and traditional advertising programs. 2. They develop both organic and paid influencer programs. 3. They use public relations, especially for print media (20%), but primarily for their online presence (80%). So, why deprive yourself of public relations? If you don't communicate with journalists in your industry and never support their publications, don't be surprised if they don't talk about you. However, if you continue to send them relevant information and content, they will continue to cover you and your updates. At NATA PR, we only develop a proposal with a public relations program, of course, complemented by an influencer program (organic and paid). These programs share many commonalities and converge at fantastic opportunities. Recently, the Elle Canada team, to whom we sent one of our clients' complete Khol collections, had fun with our client's products on their TikTok account. See, this is just a small example, but it's only possible if you have an integrated public relations program in your marketing plan. If you establish a partnership with an influencer and use them in one of your advertising campaigns, know that traditional media outlets and many magazines will be interested in this news. Once again, if you don't communicate what you're doing to traditional media, these visibility opportunities will not be extended to you. Major brands and your competitors who understand how to benefit from public relations are communicating with these journalists and will get the visibility you are looking for, If you're not among these propositions, it's as if you don't exist. Also, if you're interested in exploring a part of our program, I invite you to sign up for our Workshop/3-DAY Challenge. It consists of three short 30-minute presentations where you can start writing your press release and finding journalists and influencers. The link is at the bottom of the episode. I hope to see you at the workshop Workshop/3-DAY Challenge  https://prschool.natapr.com/defi-3-jours-082023-EN  GET FEATURED FOR FREE https://prschool.natapr.com/evergreen_en THE FREE NATA PR MODEL https://prschool.natapr.com/Le-Modele-NATA-PR SIGN UP TO OUR LISTS www.natapr.com INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/nata_pr_school/

L'influence prend de plus en plus de place et peut-être vous demandez-vous pourquoi continuer à utiliser les relations publiques.  Plusieurs marques et certains de nos clients nous posent cette question. Alors j'ai décidé d'explorer ces interrogations avec vous. Comme plusieurs d'entre vous le savez sans doute, je ne suis plus au début de ma carrière et je vois comme vous comment le web et les médias sociaux évoluent.  Je suis certainement la dernière personne à l'agence NATA PR à écouter la télé dans sa forme traditionnelle et à lire encore certains journaux et magazines papier.  Mais tout comme vous, jeunes collègues, je continue d'évoluer et je lis sur mon ordinateur et sur ma tablette de nombreuses publications. J'aime d'ailleurs découvrir comment les grands médias, tels le New York Times, Le Monde, Vogue et tant d'autres utilisent ces nouvelles plateformes. Alors, pourquoi continuer à prendre avantage des RP ?  Et bien justement pour continuer à maximiser votre visibilité en ligne. Continuer à communiquer intelligemment Ne pas céder toute la place à vos concurrents Que font les grands, les entreprises que vous admirez pour se rendre visible? Un programme de publicité en ligne et traditionnel Un programme d'influence organique et payant Des RP, oui pour le papier (20%) mais surtout pour la présence en ligne Alors pourquoi vous privez des relations publiques ? Si vous ne communiquez pas avec les journalistes de votre secteur d'activité et ne soutenez jamais leurs publications, il ne faut pas vous étonner qu'ils ne parlent pas de vous. Mais dans un contexte où vous continuer à leur envoyer des informations et du contenu pertinent, ils vous continuer à parlez de vous et de vos nouveautés. À l'agence NATA PR, il n'y a pas une offre de services que nous développons sans un programme de relations publiques bien sûr, mais compléter par un programme d'influence (organique et payant). Mais ces programmes ont plusieurs points communs et se rencontrent à des occasions formidables. Récemment, l'équipe du Elle Canada à qui nous avons envoyé la collection complète de Khol d'un de nos clients s'est amusé sur son compte TikTok avec les produits de notre client. Voyez, c'est un petit exemple, mais ceci n'est possible que si vous avez un programme de relations publiques intégré à votre plan marketing. Vous développez un partenariat avec un influenceur et vous l'utilisez dans une de vos campagnes publicitaires? Et bien sachez que les médias traditionnels et plusieurs magazines seront intéressés par cette nouvelle. Encore une fois, si vous ne communiquez pas ce que vous faites aux médias traditionnels ces occasions de visibilité ne vous seront pas offertes. Tout simplement parce que les grandes marques et vos compétiteurs qui ont compris comment tirer avantage des relations publiques communiquent avec ces journalistes qui auront l'embarras du choix de bonnes nouvelles qui leurs sont directement proposées. Mais si vous ne faites pas partie des propositions, c'est comme si vous n'existiez pas. Aussi, si vous avez envie de découvrir une partie de notre programme, je vous invite à vous inscrire à notre ATELIER/DEFI 3 jours.  Il s'agit de trois courtes présentations de 30 minutes où vous pourrez commencer la rédaction de votre communiqué la recherche des journalistes et des influenceurs. Le lien se trouve en bas de l'épisode. Je vous attends à l'ATELIER/ DÉFI 3 jours  https://prschool.natapr.com/defi-3-jours-082023  FAITES PARLER DE VOUS GRATUITEMENT  https://prschool.natapr.com/evergreen_fr LE MODÈLE NATA PR GRATUIT  https://prschool.natapr.com/Le-Modele-NATA-PR INSCRIVEZ-VOUS SUR NOS LISTES  www.natapr.com INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/nata_pr_school/

We had the pleasure of interviewing Akintoye over Zoom video!Fast-rising hip hop artist Akintoye has released his new single “Fuck Em Up Moses,” out now on all DSPs. Produced by Dan Vucko, “Fuck Em Up Moses” is a display of clever lyricism, spotlighting his unfiltered bravado and steadfast confidence. Over an aggressive beat of floor-shaking kicks and skittering 808s, the spirited anthem sees Akintoye throwing caution to the wind as he delivers slick bars about the complex musical landscape he occupies. “‘Fuck Em Up Moses' is fighting music,” explains Akintoye. “This is the song you quit your job and push tables over on your way out to. This is the theme song for black Air Force 1s. This is strongly worded email music. This is ‘bet you won't see me outside though' music.”Akintoye, who is featured in Rockstar Energy's latest ‘Grit Behind The Glory' campaign, has been making a name for himself as a bombastic performer with his charismatic energy, authentic music, and comedic flair. “Fuck Em Up Moses” follows a string of independent releases from the young rapper including witty single “Respectfully,” collaborative track “Aces” with Idris Elba, Connor Price, and 4Korners, and viral mental-health hit “Pizzazz” which was named a top song of 2022 by Complex, CBC, and Spotify Canada among others. Akintoye is riding thee momentum of an incredible 2022 that kicked off with the release of “Pizzazz” which has been streamed more than 10 million times adding to his more than 30 million global streams. Since then, the Nigeria-born and Toronto-based artist has been named a Black TikTok Trailblazer, a favorite TikTok creator by BET, shared the stage with GRAMMY-nominee Earthgang, performed at Calgary's Sled Island Festival, and named a Canadian artist to watch by ELLE Canada and NOW Toronto. Throughout his career, Akintoye has released 3 full-length albums, landed on various Spotify playlists — including New Music Friday Canada, RADAR Canada, Alternative Hip-Hop, All New Hip-Hop, and Nu-Funk — and built a supportive community of nearly 3 million followers across platforms as he aims to not only tell his own story with his unapologetic openness, but connect directly with his fans over their shared experience.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #Akintoye #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4972373/advertisement

Courtnei Lee (Millennial) joins Team Canny (Emma, Yo, Kiki) in this episode to discuss OYT Cosmetics (OYTC), a company she founded and where she is CEO. During the episode we get into some really delicious conversation about authenticity & beauty, plus we got to play and talk about her cosmetic line! What fun is that?!   OYTC is a Vancouver-based, LGBTQ2+-owned and operated company committed to delivering ethical, cruelty-free beauty products that inspire inclusion around the globe. “Our goal at OYTC is to ensure that no one gets left behind. Our mission is to not just create an inclusive space to deliver high-end beauty products; but to encourage inclusive behaviors and safe environments everywhere we go. We want to break down barriers and open up space for conversations that bring us closer to a more connected and compassionate world.” She is definitely a girl taking the lead!   3 Episode Takeaways: 1.    OYTC addresses the lack of accessibility in the world of beauty with grace, style and professionalism. 2.    Emma/Yo/Kiki are very satisfied OYTC customers and we agree that the one product everyone should try is the tinted moisturizer! 3.    OYTC defines what it is to be inclusive!   As Mentioned in the Episode:   OYT Cosmetics   Canny OYT Favorites:   Kiki: Everyday Goddess Liner Emma: Bussy Gurl Eye 6 Shade Shadow Palette Yo: Tint & Touch Up Tinted Moisturizer   Related Episode:  Ep 57 Lashlighting – Authenticity in the Internet Culture Ep 75 Influencer Industry Discussion More about Courtnei: Courtnei Lee is a transactivist, influencer and entrepreneur born and raised in Vancouver, BC. As a young transwoman, she found empowerment in the world of cosmetics and beauty. In 2019 she recognized there was still a massive lack of accessible trans representation and content in the world of beauty. Courtnei launched her first brand, CL Essentials and it quickly gained traction due to her authentic and open storytelling. In 2022, CL Essentials rebranded as OYT Cosmetics; what started as a passion for cosmetics turned into a movement advocating for diversity, inclusion, education and empowerment. Courtnei's work earned recognition from prominent media outlets such as Women In Business, Success Magazine, Elle Canada, and LA Weekly for her groundbreaking efforts within the industry. Using her platform, Courtnei continues to advocate for trans rights and visibility globally.   Ways to reach Courtnei:   eMail: management@courtneilee.com Website: www.courtneilee.com www.oytc.ca Tik Tok/Instagram: @oytcosmetics @courtneilee    Ways to reach Team Canny:    Our website: www.girltaketheleadpod.com  You can send a message or voicemail there. We'd love to hear from you!   email: emilyfcanny@gmail.com (Emma) kjcanny@gmail.com (Kiki)  yo@yocanny.com (Yo)   FB group: Girl, Take the Lead https://www.facebook.com/groups/272025931481748/?ref=share   IG: yocanny (Yo) leatherboundgremlin (Emma) keeks.ters (Kiki)   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yocanny/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmacanny/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kikicanny/  

This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products.   In this episode, Kelsie shares how she was strengthened by tough times and how you can be too.   Kelsi Sheren is the CEO, podcast host and author of Brass and Unity. She is a Canadian veteran who served as an Artillery Gunner & CST in Afghanistan in 2009 with the Canadian, American and British military.    After deploying to Afghanistan at 19, Kelsi was diagnosed with PTSD & TBI and sent home only to begin a new war—the war with herself. When her therapist recommended art therapy, Kelsi started making jewelry from spent bullet casings. Twenty percent of net profits go toward helping veterans suffering from PTSD, depression, anxiety and suicide.    Brass & Unity was nominated for Canada's Top Fashion Awards, ELLE Canada, and the CAFA Fashion Impact Award 2020/2021. It has developed an avid following among celebrities such as Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Julianne Hough and has been featured on Ellen, Good Morning America, The Today Show, People, InStyle, Forbes, BuzzFeed, Reader's Digest, Woman's World, Celebuzz! and Life'n'Style.   We discussed:   The labels society places on children and adults to benefit the medical system. Her experience as the only female gunner on her artillery team in Afghanistan Having a traumatic brain injury in addition to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) How art therapy helped her through a miscarriage and more The advice Kevin Hart gave her about her bullet jewelry that gave the business momentum And much more! Stay connected with Kelsie online: Website Instagram or Personal Instagram Facebook   Stay connected with us online: A Walk In My Stilettos Legacy Leavers Media Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube LinkedIn Books Subscribe to our newsletter if you love the value and free stuff!  Send feedback/questions to info@awalkinmystilettos.com Submit guest suggestions HERE

Superhero comedy short S.Q.U.A.D. will have its world premiere at New Jersey Shore Film Festival on July 7, 2023The film, directed by Ethan Cyr, Dakota Holmes-Dodge, and Carlos Lavezzari, explores the issues of race, gender and class through the narrative of comic book superheroes.Emily Ruhl is a model, actress, producer, writer, and director. She has appeared in Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, WWD, Seventeen Magazine, Nylon, Oyster Magazine, Elle Canada, and Flare Canada amongst many others.Movie Reviews and More is broadcast live Tuesdays at 5PM PT.Movie Reviews and More TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).Movie Reviews and More Radio Show is broadcast on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Movie Reviews and More Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Have goals of getting your story or brand recognized in top tier publications like Buzzfeed, The Washington Post, the BBC and more? Don't skip out on this episode with Brie Hogan. Today's guest with writer Brie Hogan, tells you everything you need to know about pitching from the perspective of a writer. Yup, she's a person you'd be pitching if you're representing your own brand for media exposure. Grab a pen + start taking notes because Brie shared some gems with us in this episode. About Brie: She is a writer, author and podcast host. She graduated from NYU with a degree in Dramatic Literature, Theatre History & Film Studies. She didn't know what to do with that either so she waitressed a lot. Then she studied acting at Lee Strasberg in New York City, and wrote her first play. Hardly anyone saw it, but it was enough for her to think, “Hey, I should give this writing thing a try!” So she tried her luck on Craigslist (she doesn't recommend searching for a job there by the way) and landed her first writing gig (which, thankfully, was legitimate and didn't involve any weird couches or sketchy rooms to rent). Since then her writing has appeared in over 60 online publications, including The Washington Post, the BBC, Men's Health, Elle Canada, and BuzzFeed. She's also the author of two books published with Adams Media and Running Press, respectively. Links: https://instagram.com/briehogan https://www.briannehogan.ca/ https://briannehogan.substack.com/ Connect with us on and off the pod! website: www.visibilityonpurpose.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visibilityonpurpose/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/toptiermedia

On today's show we discuss ethics in journalism, propaganda, censorship, and both the political and commercial influences on the news and the manner in which it is presented. GUEST OVERVIEW: Alexandra Kitty is the author of several books, the first two Don't Believe It!: How lies become news, and Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's war on journalism, were critical takes on the problems of journalism. She had two different columns in two major daily newspapers by the time she was 23. Her articles have been published in academic journals such as Skeptic and Critical Review, trade publications such as Quill, Editor & Publisher, Current, and Presstime, and newsstand magazines from Elle Canada to Maisonneuve, including cover stories.

Katherine Brodsky is a freelance writer, Katherine has also contributed to publications such as The Washington Post, WIRED, Esquire, The Guardian, Newsweek, USA Today, CNN, The Independent, Playboy Magazine, New York Magazine/Vulture, AFAR, Entertainment Weekly, USA Weekend, Mashable, Elle Canada, Backstage, MovieMaker Magazine, Montecristo, NUVO, Delta Sky Magazine, Time Out, Canadian Traveller, and many others. The rise of citizen journalism has been seen as a solution to the problems that have plagued traditional journalism in recent years. However, while it offers a more diverse range of voices and allows local voices to tell their stories, it is not necessarily a more trustworthy source of information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aujourd'hui, on reçoit Théo Dupuis-Carbonneau, chef de contenu beauté chez Elle Québec et Elle Canada, pour une conversation touchante et ouverte entre femmes.

Dans les deux précédents épisodes, je vous raconte ma découverte des relations publiques à l'Opéra de Montréal et du côté des disques Analekta. On poursuit ici, alors que j'agis à titre de directrice des communications et du marketing chez Parasuco Jeans et que je n'ai pas encore choisi de me consacrer entièrement aux relations publiques. Je vous raconte mon histoire en trois actes, simplement pour vous démontrer comment, des années plus tard, j'ai développé la base de ce que je vous enseigne à la NATA PR SCHOOL. C'est donc chez Parasuco Jeans que j'ai découvert l'impact des magazines pour la mode. Encore aujourd'hui, même dans leur version numérique, les grands magazines tels que Vogue, Elle et Marie-Claire sont des véhicules primordiaux pour faire connaître les tendances de la mode. J'ai rapidement compris comment tirer profit de ces fabuleuses publications de papier glacé pour Parasuco. Plusieurs stylistes mode ont rapidement compris qu'ils pouvaient me contacter pour venir emprunter des vêtements des collections à venir. Grâce à ces liens que je créais, Parasuco s'est même retrouvée en couverture du ELLE Canada. C'est là que j'ai découvert comment cet échange de services était profitable : je leur ouvrais la porte des salles d'expositions. Les journalistes et stylistes pouvaient emprunter des vêtements des collections futures et les prendre en photo pour les publier dans les pages de leurs magazines. Quelle découverte! Oui, cette offre représentait du temps et de l'énergie, mais les résultats étaient formidables et valaient de loin l'investissement. Les photos sont aussi primordiales aujourd'hui, car plusieurs publications parleront de nouveauté si la marque leur offre des images de qualité. Autrefois, les grands magazines produisaient pratiquement toutes les images qui se retrouvaient dans leurs pages, mais aujourd'hui si vous n'avez pas les images que l'on vous demande, vous n'apparaîtrez tout simplement pas dans le magazine. Alors vous voyez ici se dessiner l'étape no 4 du Modèle NATA : donnez-leur les outils nécessaires. Images et vidéos sont des outils fondamentaux. Et c'est ce que nous enseignons à la NATA PR SCHOOL. À vous d'intégrer désormais les RP dans votre plan marketing. Si vous souhaitez en discuter de vive voix avec nous, n'hésitez pas à nous joindre à www.natapr.com. INSTAGRAM

In the previous two episodes, I told you how I found public relations at the Opéra de Montréal and the Analekta record company. So let's move on to when I was head of marketing and communications at Parasuco Jeans and hadn't yet chosen to go all in on public relations. I'm telling you my story in three acts, just to show you how, years later, I developed the basis of what I teach you at the NATA PR SCHOOL. So when I was at Parasuco Jeans I discovered the impact magazines have on fashion. Even now, even in their online version, the major magazines like Vogue, Elle and Marie-Claire are instrumental in sharing fashion trends. I quickly learned how to take advantage of these fabulous glossy print magazines for Parasuco. Several fashion stylists quickly figured out they could contact me to come and borrow clothing from upcoming collections. Thanks to the connections I made, Parasuco even made the cover of ELLE Canada. That's when I understood how profitable it was to trade services: I'd open up the showrooms for them where upcoming collections were presented to buyers. Journalists and stylists could borrow pieces from future collections and take photos to publish them in the pages of their magazines. Eureka! Sure, it took time and energy, but the results were amazing and well worth the investment. Images and pictures are just as crucial today, because plenty of outlets will talk about new products if the brand sends them high-quality images. In the past, the major magazines would produce practically all the images that appeared in their pages, but nowadays if you don't have the images they're asking for, you simply won't make it into the magazine. So this is where Step 4 of the NATA Model becomes clear: Give them the tools they need. Images and videos are fundamental tools. And this is what we teach you at the NATA PR SCHOOL. Now it's up to you to include PR in your marketing plan. If you want to discuss it in person with us, get in touch now at www.natapr.com. INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/nata_pr_school/ GET FEATURED FOR FREE https://prschool.natapr.com/evergreen_en THE FREE NATA PR MODEL https://prschool.natapr.com/Le-Modele-NATA-PR SIGN UP TO OUR LISTS www.natapr.com

This week we chat with the ambitious, Siff Haider!Siff is an entrepreneur, host of Dear Media's The Dream Bigger Podcast and Co-Founder + CEO of Arrae, a holistic wellness brand that features 100% Naturopathic Doctor-formulated Bloat + Calm Alchemy Capsules, designed to supercharge your digestion and relax your mind. Prior to launching Arrae in March 2020, Siff spent her time in the publishing industry working for ELLE Canada, and then moved on to launch a successful blog titled Icing & Glitter, which she launched in 2016.Siff founded Arrae after struggling with many different health issues for years and found that natural remedies were able to cure many of her day-to-day issues. With that intention of bridging the gap between finding natural, organic, high-quality supplements that solved targeted problems, Siff created and expertly-formulated Arrae Bloat + Calm capsules. Arrae is the only bloat pill that has undergone 3rd party clinical trials and is beloved by celebs and influencers, such as Hailey Bieber, Melissa Wood Health, Hannah Bronfman, and more!Originally from Bangladesh, but grew up in Toronto and Dhaka, Siff graduated from the University of Toronto in 2013 and Conde Nast College in 2014. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband and Arrae co-founder Nish Samantray, where they spend their free time cooking, reading, and traveling the globe together. Twentysomethings, get ready for our first interview of season three with the inspiring Siff Haider!Follow Us!Siff Haider: @siffhaiderArrae: @arrae.coErica Wenger: @erica_wengerDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething

Cynthia Loyst and Josie Dye are the hosts and creators of a new podcast called Unmentionables. They sum it up SO perfectly with this line: The show you need, but may have been too shy to ask for. You'll see and hear Cynthia Loyst, Co-Host of CTV's The Social, and Josie Dye, Host and Creator of The Josie Dye Show on Indie88, invite guests and tackle weird and uncomfortable topics to celebrate our unique stories and all the little imperfections that make us human. Here are some topics you'll hear coming up: ● Can Cheating Save Your Relationship? ● I Heard You Slept with Jann Arden...(and other rumours you may have heard) ● What's Your Sexual Fantasy? ● How We Lost Weight...(and part of our minds!) ● Hollywood Hookups ● Hot for Teacher: Why You Need Adult Sex Ed Classes Unmentionables is also a short-form video series where they answer fans' burning questions about everything from body hair removal (or lack thereof), stupid sex positions and what really happens at sex parties. Website: www.CynthiaAndJosie.com Email: hello@cynthiaandjosie.com Instagram: @CynthiaAndJosie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiaandjosie Twitter: @CynthiaAndJosie TikTok: @CynthiaAndJosie ABOUT CYNTHIA LOYST Cynthia Loyst is a National Bestselling Author, Producer, Television Host, and self-described “Professional Sensualist.” She is also the creator of FindYourPleasure.com, a popular online destination that celebrates decadence, indulgence and pure, unadulterated joy. Throughout her award-winning career, Cynthia has become one of Canada's most recognized and respected TV personalities and producers. Co-hosting CTV's popular daytime talk show, The Social, Cynthia shares her fresh and genuine views to help people learn to appreciate life and all the pleasures it brings. She is also the go to relationship expert on Virgin Radio and has appeared on many other programs including The Marilyn Denis Show, CTV News, Etalk, and more. Cynthia is also a sought-after public speaker and relationship advice columnist. She has contributed to the likes of Elle Canada, Working Mother Magazine, and more. In this episode, Cynthia speaks about this author: https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com/the-body-is-not-an-apology FOLLOW CYNTHIA LOYST: Cynthia Loyst Instagram | Twitter: @cynthialoyst Find Your Pleasure Instagram | Twitter: @fypleasure Website: www.findyourpleasure.com ABOUT JOSIE DYE As one of Canada's most well-known radio and TV hosts, Josie Dye is best known for her effervescent personality and robust knowledge of music. Over the years she has had countless conversations with A-listers — from Chris Martin, to Mumford and Sons, to Oprah – and she has some of them on speed dial. She is also the host and creator of “The Josie Dye Show” on Indie88, one of Toronto's most popular morning shows. Previously on 102.1 The Edge, Josie also had a syndicated top - 20 music show that was heard across Canada and was co-hosted by a new musical artist each week, including Soundgarden, Foo Fighters, and Social Distortion. Josie also hosted the lifestyle magazine television show ‘Oh So Cosmo' for eight seasons, she then became the ‘face' of Canada's W network. Together with her husband Joel Carriere, she raises two small sons, one of whom was diagnosed with the rare Sotos Syndrome. Josie lends her voice and profile to raising awareness for the little known disease. FOLLOW JOSIE DYE: Josie Dye Instagram | Twitter: @josiedye Indie88 Instagram | Twitter: @indie88toronto Website: https://www.josiedye.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bio - Siffat Haider is an entrepreneur, host of Dear Media's The Dream Bigger Podcast and Co-Founder + CEO of Arrae, a holistic wellness brand that features 100% Naturopathic Doctor-formulated Bloat + Calm Alchemy Capsules, designed to supercharge your digestion and relax your mind. Prior to launching Arrae in March 2020, Siffat spent time in the publishing industry working for ELLE Canada, and then moved on to launch a successful blog titled Icing & Glitter, which she launched in 2016. Siffat founded Arrae after struggling with many different health issues for years and found that natural remedies were able to cure many of her day-to-day issues. With that intention of bridging the gap between finding natural, organic, high-quality supplements that solved targeted problems while being beautiful, Siffat created and expertly-formulated Arrae Bloat + Calm capsules that have now reached a total of over $5 million in sales. Originally from Bangladesh, but grew up in Toronto and Dhaka, Siffat graduated from the University of Toronto in 2013 and Conde Nast College in 2014. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her husband and Arrae co-founder Nish Samantray, where they spend their free time cooking, reading, and traveling the globe together.

Today's episode features an in-depth conversation on a wide range of topics with Award-winning Actress, Writer, Director & Author, KATIE BOLAND. Chosen by Elle Canada as one of the three Canadians to watch, as an actress she has more than 80 credits to her name. A multiple award winner, she's won a Canadian Screen Award, was a TIFF Rising Star, a Birks Diamond Woman In Film, named Best Emerging Actress by the Toronto Film Screen and one of Playbacks Ten To Watch. Long Story, Short a ten-episode web-series Boland created and wrote based on her collection of personal essays premiered on Hulu and was recently re-released on Youtube and garnered hundreds of thousands of hits and called “the best new thing on the internet." For her performance, Boland won a Canadian Screen Award. Long Story, Short was nominated for Best Webseries at the Raindance Film Festival. Also an author, Boland's collection of short stories, Eat Your Heart Out was chosen by the Globe and Mail as one of three hot summer reads, “Actress-turned-writer Katie Boland is a notable new voice in Canadian fiction...a vibrant collection, populated by well-drawn characters who are broken but bursting with life. Reminiscent of Hemingway's sharp minimalism, paired with Kerouac's verve, Eat Your Heart Out tackles being alive in the here and now, with sterling writing and stellar voices. Boland is a bold new old-soul.” Boland's directorial debut, short film Lolz-Ita, that she wrote and starred in, had it's North American premiere at the Austin Film Festival and was nominated for Best Narrative Short. It was also a part of TIFF's Short Cuts: Share Her Journey, which highlights the “most exciting emerging female film makers in the world” as well as the Whistler Film Festival where it was nominated for the EDA Short Film Award which recognizes female film makers. It was nominated for jury prizes at the Dallas International Film Festival and Cucalorus. It was also chosen as Short Of the Week, who said, “Boland portrays the title character with commendable subtlety, fleshing out the confusion of the young woman compellingly. It's a complicated duality to inhabit... Her performance has the power to make or break the film, and Boland wows.” Most recently, it was chosen as a Vimeo Staff Pick. Boland is currently in post production on a new short Twins and she directed, wrote and starred in the pilot ReFrame for Refinery 29 x Kate Spade. Boland was the youngest person chosen by Canadian Heritage Minister Melanie Joly to be on a panel of cultural experts who helped steer a sweeping review of cultural policies. Recently, Boland was also on the cover of IndieScreen magazine as one of Canada's “most impressive young producers.” Katie splits her time between Toronto and Los Angeles. She has two feature films to be released in the coming year and three television series she wrote and created in development at CTV, Chorus and UCP. She is currently editing her feature debut We're All In This Together that she wrote, directed, produced and starred as twins in. For more from Katie please connect with her via: IG: @katieboland13Twitter: @katieboland Her website: https://www.katieboland.com/ --This episode of Breaking Brave is brought to you by:SOULSNACKS! Soul snacks are single ingredient, eco conscious dog and cat treats! Sourced directly from farms in Ontario and wrapped in fully compostable packaging. Treating your pets never felt so good. Head to https://soulsnacks.ca/ and use coupon code BREAKINGBRAVE for 15% off your purchase!!! ​&CRANK COFFEE the newest member of the Neal Brothers family. Crank Coffee is a new Canadian whole bean coffee brand that is certified organic and fair trade. Founded by the Neal Brothers Peter and Chris. This brand was influenced by cycling, coffee lovers, and experts! Check it out at...

Pourquoi quitter sa job de rêve ? Comment suivre notre intuition ? Quels sont les défis des entrepreneurs et des travailleurs autonomes qui décident de risquer de partir à leur compte ? Mon amie Joanie Pietracupa m'a fait le cadeau de m'offrir cet épisode. Elle a décidé de m'interviewer pour m'entendre sur les sujets qui me tiennent à coeur et de mettre de l'avant ma carrière et mon cheminement en tant qu'auteure. Par contre, je me suis permise de tourner le micro vers elle, puisque je voulais aussi l'entendre sur son départ de rédactrice en chef du magazine ELLE Québec et ELLE Canada. Je voulais également l'entendre sur les sujets de société qui nous font vibrer.   CODE PROMO 25% de rabais pour le guide: « GUIDE25 » Procurez-vous le package de vidéos qui accompagne le calendrier ici. Téléchargez le calendrier 2023 ici.   Première entrevue avec Joanie Pietracupa ici. Abonnez-vous à l'infolettre du podcast ici. Joanie Pietracupa lit: À la maison - Myriam Vincent Instagram @joaniepietracupa   Bonne écoute !   Le podcast a également sa page Facebook ici Vous pouvez toujours suivre le podcast sur YouTube.  

Emily Ruhl joins The Art of Kindness with Robert Peterpaul to discuss breaking through the entertainment industry as a model, actress and now filmmaker and acts of kindness along the way. Emily was thirteen when she was scouted while attending New York Fashion Week. Shortly thereafter, the Dallas native signed her first modeling contract in Tokyo. She later returned to NYC to sign with top modeling agency Marilyn Management. She has since appeared in Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, WWD, Seventeen Magazine, Nylon, and Elle Canada amongst others. She has been the face of many cosmetic companies including Smashbox, Too Faced, the Kardashian's KKW Beauty, and MAC. On the acting front, Emily starred opposite Nicholas Hoult in the film NEWNESS, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She also made a cameo appearance in Troian Bellisario's short film, LIFE ON MARS. The talent made her producing, directing, and writing debut with the short film BLUE MOON. Additionally, she co-wrote and produced the theme song to BLUE MOON titled HER. She is currently in production for her first TV series, 13TH STEPPING, which she also wrote, directed, and stars in. Featuring: surprise guest - the best person ever - Cassie!! Got kindness tips or stories? Please email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com Follow Emily @emilyruhl Follow us @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show! (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, with Brianne Hogan, will appeal to anyone who is multi-passionate or people who wish they could be. Brianne is an author, reporter, actor, and podcast host. She also has a background in personal training and nutrition, Reiki healing and is obsessed with the cosmos, connection, and change. Her writing has appeared in over 60 online publications, including The Washington Post, the BBC, Elle Canada, and BuzzFeed. She is also the author of two books published with Adams Media and Running Press, respectively.  She graduated from NYU with a degree in Dramatic Literature, Theatre History & Film Studies and studied acting at Lee Strasberg, and comedic writing at the Second City in Toronto. She now lives in Vancouver. For more information about Brianne please use these links: Website: http://briannehogan.ca/ (http://briannehogan.ca/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briehogan/ (https://www.instagram.com/briehogan/) Podcast (Do You): https://doyouwithbriannehogan.buzzsprout.com/ (https://doyouwithbriannehogan.buzzsprout.com/) If you enjoyed this episode or any of the Women In Confidence episodes, please rate, review and share. Also get in touch if you would like me to cover a specific topic in an episode, if you want to be a guest or just to give me some feedback. If you want to know more about confidence coaching with me then email me on contact@vanessa-murphy.com I am currently developing an online course called the ABC of Confidence which is a 5 week super highway to understanding confidence and how to be confident. If you want to know more about the course then let me know and I can put you on the mailing list for information. Vanessa xx

Today I am joined by Emily Ruhl. Emily was thirteen when she was scouted while attending the shows at New York Fashion Week. Shortly thereafter, the Dallas native signed her first modeling contract in Tokyo. She later returned to NYC to sign with top modeling agency Marilyn Management. She has appeared in Teen Vogue, Marie Claire, WWD, Seventeen Magazine, Nylon, Oyster Magazine, Elle Canada, and Flare Canada amongst many others. She has modeled for many cosmetic companies including Smashbox, Too Faced, KKW Beauty, OUAI, and MAC Cosmetics. Emily first starred opposite Nicholas Hoult in Drake Doremus' feature film NEWNESS, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. She also made a cameo appearance in Troian Bellisario's short film, LIFE ON MARS. BLUE MOON is her producing, directorial, and writing debut. Additionally, she co-wrote and produced the theme song to BLUE MOON titled HER.We talk about how she got into acting, producing Blue Moon, and stepping into a role. To connect with Emily https://www.instagram.com/emilyruhl/ Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrated poet, speaker, and educator, Najwa Zebian converses with Banyen Books & Sound on her book Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul. Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian author, speaker, and educator. Her passion for language was evident from a young age, as she delved into Arabic poetry and novels. Najwa has become an inspiration to millions of people worldwide, and a trailblazing voice for women everywhere. Drawing on her own experiences of displacement, Najwa uses her words to encourage others to build a home within themselves and to live fearlessly. She recently launched the digital school Soul Academy and the podcast Stories of the Soul. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, CBS News, Glamour, Elle Canada, and HuffPost. najwazebian.com

Internationally recognized Indigenous journalist Brandi Morin joins Zerlina on the show to discuss her new memoir, "Our Voice of Fire: A Memoir of a Warrior Rising."Brandi Morin is known for her clear-eyed and empathetic reporting on Indigenous oppression in North America. She is also a survivor of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls crisis and uses her experience to tell the stories of those who did not survive the rampant violence. From her time as a foster kid and runaway who fell victim to predatory men and an oppressive system to her career as an internationally acclaimed journalist, Our Voice of Fire chronicles Morin's journey to overcome enormous adversity and find her purpose, and her power, through journalism. This compelling, honest book is full of self-compassion and the purifying fire of a pursuit for justice.Brandi Morin is an award-winning French/Cree/Iroquois journalist from Treaty 6, Alberta, Canada. For the last ten years Brandi has specialized in sharing Indigenous stories, which have influenced reconciliation in Canada's political, cultural, and social environments. She is one of Canada's most prominent voices on Indigenous issues. Morin has published or broadcast with the New York Times, National Geographic, the Guardian, the Toronto Star, Al Jazeera English, Vice, Elle Canada, CBC's Power & Politics, and the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network National News, among many other outlets. She won a Human Rights Reporting award from the Canadian Association of Journalists for her work with the CBC's Beyond 94 project tracking the progress of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. She has worked with Journalists for Human Rights and has presented to various university campuses in Canada and the United States regarding her work as an Indigenous journalist and is in high demand for commentary and expertise on Indigenous topics.

I am so thrilled to get the chance to sit down with travel and nature writer Chloe Berge. Chloe is a Vancouver-based journalist and writer specializing in travel, culture, conservation, and the outdoors. Her work appears on BBC, National Geographic, The Globe and Mail, Conde Nast Traveler, ELLE Canada, and more. She also lends her marketing and copywriting expertise to numerous clients, creating engaging campaign copy and branded content. Chloe's work in conservation was inspired by her travel, yet she's conscious and aware of the complexities of travel as it pertains to the environment. With her writing, she hopes to highlight travel that makes conservation issues accessible to people. We talk about Indigenous-led movements that continue to move the needle for conservation and how the Magpie River may help progress the legal rights of natural entities. Chloe explains what solutions journalism is and how empowering people is more effective than radical approaches. She also talks about rewilding and how it relates to travel, her upcoming plans to visit Botswana and Uganda, an awe-inspiring turned frightening encounter with a mountain gorilla, and more!

In this episode, Michelle is interviewing Kristina Virro - a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, Canada. They explore the concept of disenfranchised grief, when it comes to infertility. They talk about: What is disenfranchised grief When someone is going through disenfranchised grief, what are some of the emotions they might experience? Ways that an individual can cope with disenfranchised grief How a friend/partner/family member can support someone experiencing disenfranchised grief Kristina's Bio Kristina Virro is a Registered Psychotherapist and Holistic Nutritionist who is dedicated to helping people feel less stuck in life and reducing stigma overall. She honours this mission through providing psychotherapy and nutritional counselling at her wellness clinic, Fresh Insight, which offers support for people of all ages and backgrounds. Kristina's determination to spread her knowledge and passion to others has allowed her clinic to help people nationally and internationally, and she has shared her expertise with a number of media outlets, including FLARE, Canadian Living, ELLE Canada, and a number of podcasts. When she isn't at work, she can be found knitting her 900th pair of socks and forcing affection on her cats. Kristina on Tik Tok Kristina on Instagram Kristina's Clinic on Facebook Kristina's Website IMPORTANT LINKS SIGN UP FOR UNRAVELING INFERTILITY BURNOUT Work With Michelle Grab The Infertility Stress Relief Toolkit For FREE Sign Up For Michelle's Email List

Do you want to learn how to prep like a Sports Illustrated Cover Girl? Well, meet Kate Bock. Kate is the "It Girl" - She is a full-time model and has been on Maxim, Elle, Ocean Drive, Fitness, Elle Canada, & the cover of Sports Illustrated. She joins us tomorrow and dishes 4 easy & expert steps to getting bikini ready. We discuss how to feel like your best self (even when you don't) & her ultimate hack to staying consistent with her meal plan. She's sharing her super hot relationship (because they both are super hot) and 5 expert tips she's using to plan her wedding. You have to wait for the end to hear her must-have skincare and makeup products. You will be obsessed.     Head on over to macys.com/personalstylist to book your appointment today. And check out LiveBeauty at macys.com/macyslive for insider tips on new beauty releases, how-to's and must-have products that your routine needs now. That's macys.com/macyslive.   Start a new healthy habit today. Visit seed.com/LIPSTICK and use code LIPSTICK to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's Daily Synbiotic.   You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code LIPSTICK to save fifteen dollars off your first month's subscription.   Get 25% off your purchase of Block Star Daily Mineral Sunscreen on Blissworld.com. Use code LIPSTICK at checkout.   Produced by Dear Media. 

Robin Kovitz is the President & CEO of Baskits Inc., one of Canada's fastest growing companies. Baskits designs, manufactures and delivers unique and luxurious gifts across Canada and the US. With over 50,000 customers from around the world, Baskits makes the art of gifting quick and easy through its online stores, catalog/call center, warehouse, and retail locations. In 2020, and again in 2021, Baskits was recognized as one of the Top Growing Companies in Canada by the Globe and Mail's Report on Business Magazine. Prior to acquiring Baskits in 2014, Robin worked in private equity on the buyouts of mid-sized companies and as a Summer Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group where she led a part of a large-scale cost reduction project at a Canadian bank. She also played an active role in the sale of her family's western Canadian food manufacturing and distribution businesses. She began her career in Mergers and Acquisitions investment banking at CIBC World Markets and was recognized with the Chairman's Award in 2005. As a sought-after speaker and commentator on "Entrepreneurship through Acquisition", digital retail and the topic of "Mompreneurship" Robin frequently serves as a guest lecturer at both the Yale School of Management and the Harvard Business School. She and/or Baskits have been featured in a number of leading publications, including: Forbes, House & Home, Elle Canada, Canadian Business, Huffington Post, Style at Home and on Global News, Your Morning Show. Robin currently serves as a consultant to the Admissions Marketing team at the Harvard Business School and as a member of Young Presidents' Organization. She holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University where she was a Rutherford Scholar. In 2017, and again in 2021, she was recognized as a Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 award winner. In 2021, Robin received the Women of Inspiration Award from the Universal Womens Network. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two children. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

Thanuska Subramaniam is making waves in the world of makeup & digital content creation. She has featured in the likes of Elle Canada & Sephora's first ever Diwali campaign to name a few. Thanuska talks to Meera about how she got into the world of content creation and gives plenty of tips too! In this week's motivational segment Meera talks about journaling. Visit theschoolofsass.com for more wisdom!

Welcome back to Trends & the City! This week we are catching up after a few weeks away from each other on all the things we've been up to from food to travelling, and a  little bit of Flames news! Then we hit you with five events you must check out this Spring in YYC from YYC Cesar Fest to Lilac Fest. We also play a game of Gas or Pass: Top Spring 2022 Fashion Trends according to Elle Canada. Follow @trendsandthecitypodcast to keep up with us and all things trendy and fun in Calgary! All music belongs to A94. 

Elle Russ chats with Najwa Zebian — a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her search for a home was central to her early years as she struggled to find her place in the world. She became a teacher and a doctoral candidate in educational leadership and as Najwa began to write in an effort to connect with and heal her first students, a group of young refugees, she found that she was also writing to heal herself.  After self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, she went on to sell over 250,000 copies of her three books. She recently launched a digital school, Soul Academy, and a podcast, Stories of the Soul. Her fourth book, Welcome Home: A Guide for Building a Home for Your Soul was released in June 2021. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Elle Canada, HuffPost, and more. Her TEDx talk “Finding Home Through Poetry” has been viewed more than 100,000 times.     SELECTED LINKS: NajwaZebian.com ElleRuss.com  

Siff Haider is the Co-Founder & CEO of Arrae, a wellness brand with a mission to help women feel their best. She's also the host of The Dream Bigger podcast. In another life, Siff worked at ELLE Canada and had a very successful blog. She is very insightful, very knowledgeable, and very eager to SHARE that knowledge. This is another JUICY Backbone Not Wishbone episode. Check her out: @siffhaider @arrae.co | https://www.arrae.com @thedreambiggerpodcast If you know a friend who could use this, pls share. New episode: Every TUESDAY.  Quick word about my lil' baby: VREA Cosmetics is a new beauty company, vegan and leaping bunny certified cruelty free, that's bringing active skincare ingredients in makeup (at their researched levels of performance). I wanted us to feel good, look our best and help our skin in the same time.  vreacosmetics.com  Connect with me on IG @alexandrapotora Voicemail or text your questions/feedback/even guest requests to 833-BNW-PODS (833-269-7637) Thanks so much for listening!

In this episode of Make the Shift, Adam Greenberg connects with President & CEO of Baskits Inc., Robin Kovitz to learn how people-first leaders successfully lead their organizations through change. Is the pace of change we're currently witnessing sustainable? What did we learn in the last two years? How can we be better at work, at home, and in our community? Robin and Adam dive deep to discover how a mindful approach to managing change is necessary to keep employees happy and business thriving. About Robin Kovitz: Robin Kovitz is the President & CEO of Baskits Inc., one of Canada's fastest-growing companies. Baskits, designs, manufactures and delivers unique and luxurious gifts across Canada and the US. With over 50,000 customers from around the world, Baskits makes the art of gifting quick and easy through its online stores, catalog/call centre, warehouse and retail locations. In 2020, and again in 2021, Baskits was recognized as one of the Top Growing Companies in Canada by the Globe and Mail's Report on Business Magazine. Prior to acquiring Baskits in 2014, Robin worked in private equity on the buyouts of mid-sized companies and as a Summer Consultant at the Boston Consulting Group where she led a part of a large-scale cost reduction project at a Canadian bank. She also played an active role in the sale of her family's western Canadian food manufacturing and distribution businesses. She began her career in Mergers and Acquisitions investment banking at CIBC World Markets and was recognized with the Chairman's Award in 2005.  As a sought-after speaker and commentator on “Entrepreneurship through Acquisition”, digital retail and the topic of “Mompreneurship” Robin frequently serves as a guest lecturer at both the Yale School of Management and the Harvard Business School. She and/or Baskits have been featured in a number of leading publications, including: Forbes, House & Home, Elle Canada, Canadian Business, Huffington Post, Style at Home and on Global News, Your Morning Show. Robin currently serves as a consultant to the Admissions Marketing team at the Harvard Business School and as a member of the Young Presidents' Organization. She holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce from Queen's University where she was a Rutherford Scholar. In 2017, and again in 2021, she was recognized as a Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 award winner. In 2021, Robin received the Women Of Inspiration Award from the Universal Women's Network. She lives in Toronto with her husband and two children. Connect: You can connect with Robin on https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-kovitz-0a825b3/ (LinkedIn) or follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/Kovitzr (@Kovitzr) To learn more about Baskits Inc., or order a gift, visit https://baskits.com/ (baskits.com) Follow Baskits Inc., on Twitter and Instagram @Baskitsinc and on https://www.facebook.com/Baskits-296018249484 (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/baskits-inc (LinkedIn). Look for https://twitter.com/makeshiftapp (@makeshiftapp) and follow us on Li, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Have feedback to share or want to be a guest? Reach out to Adam Greenberg at agreenberg@makeshift.ca.

Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Each week, we'll bring you a panel discussion with Canada's leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change makers discussing what's happening in the newsphere. From coast to coast to coast Canada is facing a housing crisis. The issue occupied the discourse in the 2021 federal election and is top of mind for Canadians facing a change of address, whether renting or buying. With costs continuing to soar and interest rates below inflation, what can be done, and what is the government's role in helping homebuyers and renters? We're joined by National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux and activist and former Libertarian Party of Canada leader Tim Moen to debate solutions. About Sabrina Maddeaux Sabrina Maddeaux is a National Magazine Award-winning writer and editor. Her work strives to spark meaningful discussions on topics from politics to pop culture, finance, and feminism. Sabrina is a freelance columnist for the National Post, where she's known for her bold opinions and has been referred to as the paper's “resident pissed-off millennial.” She covered Canada's 44th federal election for the paper full-time, with daily written and video columns that often trended online and appeared on the paper's front page. Her work has also appeared in the Globe and Mail, Vox, Refinery29, Toronto Star, FASHION Magazine, ELLE Canada, Toronto Sun, NOW Magazine, Bay Street Bull, and many other publications. https://twitter.com/SabrinaMaddeaux (Follow Sabrina Maddeaux on Twitter) About Tim Moen Tim Moen is a Canadian libertarian podcaster, blogger, activist, and politician. He was the leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada from May 2014 to August 2021. Outside of politics, he is a firefighter, paramedic, business owner, and filmmaker. Moen became the leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada in May 2014, succeeding former leader Katrina Chowne. He ran in the 2014 Fort McMurray—Athabasca by-election. His campaign received considerable attention from a variety of Canadian and US news outlets, such as CNN, Huffington Post, Reason.com, due to his social media memes explaining libertarianism. Moen is an anarcho-capitalist. He supports ending all government surveillance programs, withdrawing all troops stationed abroad, legalizing cannabis, decriminalizing drugs, legalizing prostitution, and tax cuts. https://twitter.com/moen_tim (Follow Tim Moen on Twitter) Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________ Support this podcast

Joanie Pietracupa is the Editor-In-Chief of Véro Magazine, Elle Québec and Elle Canada.  She has a terrific personality and is a leader in the body positive movement. During our interview,  she shares her views about the beauty & fashion industry, the impact fashion magazines have on women, and the importance of speaking out about eco-fashion.  She also shares tips for anyone looking to join the magazine and publishing industries. The interview is in French.  

In today's episode, we are excited to be chatting with Chanèle McFarlane, a Certified Career Strategist and TEDx Speaker. Chanèle is also the Founder of Do Well Dress Well through which she creates content and learning experiences to help people launch, pivot, and accelerate their careers. She is known for her approachable and practical advice on personal branding and career strategy and as a result, her expert commentary has been featured in Fast Company, The Globe & Mail, ELLE Canada, FLARE Magazine, and more. She is also an on-air career expert with appearances on Breakfast Television, The Morning Show (Global News), and CHCH Morning Live. Passionate about the future of careers and education, Chanèle is a Marketing Professor at Seneca College, an advisor for several organizations including Accelerate Her Future, Canadian Council for Youth Prosperity, and Humber College, and an accomplished employer brand and recruiting professional. Previously, she led talent brand at Capital One Canada and is currently working on Coursera's Talent Engagement team. She has been recognized as PR in Canada's Top 30 Under 30, Top 100 Black Women to Watch in Canada, and Top 25 Women of Influence. Chanèle and I discussed personal branding for recruiters, what that really entails, and why it's important for recruiters to keep in mind. Building a personal brand is something Chanèle is an expert in so join us as she offers advice for getting started on creating a brand, leveraging this as a recruiter, creating content that resonates with your audience, and much more! She will also share some of her success stories with us. Enjoy!Chanèle's LinkedIn can be found here.

Ted Belton is a photographer working in Toronto & Globally.His interests and assignments frequently take him between London, Paris, New York, and when he's lucky, other places, too. He is happy to report that nearly everywhere he goes, there is someone willing to sit opposite him and his camera.Ted's work has been published internationally in Rolling Stone, Kinfolk, Dazed & Confused, The Times Magazine, Elle Decor, Behind The Blinds, and Graydon Carter's AirMail. In Canada, Ted has been a contributor to Elle Canada, The Globe and Mail, Montecristo, Men's Fashion, and S/Magazine. Included among his other clients are Rakuten Kobo, Nespresso, Anheuser-Busch, 19/99 Beauty, VDL Cosmetics, Coty, Dior, and Rimmel London.Ted's commitment to supporting Canadian and local culture with the economy motivating much of his work. He continues to collaborate whenever possible with emerging and independent designers, retailers, musicians, and institutions in support of the arts.Ted has been nominated for three Canadian National Magazine Awards, and was the 2015 recipient of the Proctor & Gamble Beauty Photography Award.Hosted by: @mrsetheeand @RashistylesVideo & Editing: @kalerrgang You can catch The Elevated Grapes Talks Show: Fashion Chats, every Saturday at 10 am PST| 1 PM EST, on Rukus Avenue Radio Channel, on the Dash Radio App or dashradio.com @rukusavenueradio @dashradio

Have you ever looked in the mirror and called yourself fat or ugly? Have you felt body shame because you didn't feel good in the body you are in? I've definitely been there. There were years that I felt like I wasn't thin enough or tried to hide out in baggy clothes. I would over-exercise because I thought if I exercised more than enough, it could make up for how I felt. I'm sure I'm not alone here as I say this out loud on the podcast for the first time. When I met Emily Nolan, a true body awareness advocate, I felt like I met someone that really understood. On today's show, Emily and I talked about • Her story with modeling and being every size to try to fit into the modeling world • How body-shaming can impact our self-concept and have very negative repercussions on how we show up in the world, and that also means how we show up at work and what our productivity looks like • What steps we can take to radically accept who we are right now at whatever size and look we are Here's a bit more about Emily: Emily Nolan is the host of Brave Talks, a podcast sharing radical honesty and self-acceptance. She's been recognized as one of the “Most Influential Thought Leaders in Wellness” by Mind Body Green (MBG), “Women to Watch: The Body Reformer,” by Ocean Drive, and one of the “Rockstar Yogis Leading the Body-Positive Movement,” also by MBG. Her work as a model at 16 sizes (0-16) and founding Topless Yoga, a bras-on bellies-out self-confidence event, has been recognized by hundreds of global leaders and media sources. Emily has presented in four countries to thousands of women, students, and athletes. A former model and Division 1 athlete who struggled deeply with disordered eating, body dysmorphia, and plastic surgery–breast implants, followed by full-body liposuction, and a breast explant–Emily regularly shares her story and message via her award-winning blog, EmilyNolan.com, and across multiple social media platforms, where she has over 250,000 combined followers. She's been featured in Elle, Elle Canada, Cosmopolitan, ESPN, Ocean Drive Magazine, Popsugar, Seventeen, Women's Health, and Yoga Journal, among many other places, and has appeared on the Today Show. She holds a BA in Entrepreneurship and Business Development and Leadership Studies from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, a Masters Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell, and is a Registered Yoga Teacher. She lives in Virginia with her husband, Matt, son Oliver, and rescue dog, Spunky. Important Links: Brave Women at Work Website: https://www.bravewomenatwork.com/ Brave Women at Work Freebie: https://www.bravewomenatwork.com/freebie Join the free, private Brave Women at Work Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork Emily Nolan: https://emilynolan.com/ Brave Talks Podcast: https://emilynolan.com/category/brave-talks/

Have you ever looked in the mirror and called yourself fat or ugly? Have you felt body shame because you didn't feel good in the body you are in? I've definitely been there. There were years that I felt like I wasn't thin enough or tried to hide out in baggy clothes. I would over-exercise because I thought if I exercised more than enough, it could make up for how I felt. I'm sure I'm not alone here as I say this out loud on the podcast for the first time. When I met Emily Nolan, a true body awareness advocate, I felt like I met someone that really understood. On today's show, Emily and I talked about • Her story with modeling and being every size to try to fit into the modeling world • How body-shaming can impact our self-concept and have very negative repercussions on how we show up in the world, and that also means how we show up at work and what our productivity looks like • What steps we can take to radically accept who we are right now at whatever size and look we are Here's a bit more about Emily: Emily Nolan is the host of Brave Talks, a podcast sharing radical honesty and self-acceptance. She's been recognized as one of the “Most Influential Thought Leaders in Wellness” by Mind Body Green (MBG), “Women to Watch: The Body Reformer,” by Ocean Drive, and one of the “Rockstar Yogis Leading the Body-Positive Movement,” also by MBG. Her work as a model at 16 sizes (0-16) and founding Topless Yoga, a bras-on bellies-out self-confidence event, has been recognized by hundreds of global leaders and media sources. Emily has presented in four countries to thousands of women, students, and athletes. A former model and Division 1 athlete who struggled deeply with disordered eating, body dysmorphia, and plastic surgery–breast implants, followed by full-body liposuction, and a breast explant–Emily regularly shares her story and message via her award-winning blog, EmilyNolan.com, and across multiple social media platforms, where she has over 250,000 combined followers. She's been featured in Elle, Elle Canada, Cosmopolitan, ESPN, Ocean Drive Magazine, Popsugar, Seventeen, Women's Health, and Yoga Journal, among many other places, and has appeared on the Today Show. She holds a BA in Entrepreneurship and Business Development and Leadership Studies from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, a Masters Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell, and is a Registered Yoga Teacher. She lives in Virginia with her husband, Matt, son Oliver, and rescue dog, Spunky. Important Links: Brave Women at Work Website: https://www.bravewomenatwork.com/ Brave Women at Work Freebie: https://www.bravewomenatwork.com/freebie Join the free, private Brave Women at Work Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bravewomenatwork Emily Nolan: https://emilynolan.com/ Brave Talks Podcast: https://emilynolan.com/category/brave-talks/

This episode of Breaking Brave is brought to you by: https://soulsnacks.ca/ (SOULSNACKS! )Soul snacks are single ingredient, eco conscious dog and cat treats! Sourced directly from farms in Ontario and wrapped in fully compostable packaging. Treating your pets never felt so good. Head to https://soulsnacks.ca/ and use coupon code BREAKINGBRAVE for 15% off your purchase!!! ​ & https://shop.nealbrothersfoods.com/collections/crank%C2%AE-coffee-co (CRANK COFFEE) the newest member of the Neal Brothers family. Crank Coffee is a new Canadian whole bean coffee brand that is certified organic and fair trade. Founded by the Neal Brothers Peter and Chris. This brand was influenced by cycling, coffee lovers, and experts! Check it out at the Neal brothers online shop here: https://shop.nealbrothersfoods.com/collections/crank%C2%AE-coffee-co and USE COUPON CODE BRAVE for 20% OFF Your first Crank Coffee purchase! -- It's hard to pin down exactly what it is about the Toronto born, JUNO award nominated artist RALPH (Raffa Weyman) that has captured the devotion of fans across the country. Whether it's her high-fashion yet effortlessly cool aesthetic, her irresistible blend of vintage pop and lush contemporary beats, or the raw honesty that comes through her lyricism, one thing is certain - there is a rarity about an artist such as RALPH. With an emphasis on narrative songwriting and genre-bending musical style (with a background in vocal jazz and folk music), RALPH has created a special role for herself within the contemporary music scene; a sound that is catchy but cool, sexy but smart, edgy but sophisticated. She's developed a soundscape that is uniquely her own, but what truly makes RALPH's songs special is that they are ferociously honest and relatable. This finesse sent her hit track “Gravity” up the radio charts into the Top 20, followed by a JUNO award nomination for Dance Recording of the Year. Starting with little more than talent and a vision, over the past five years RALPH has built an incredible following in the USA, Canada and Europe. She's joined the likes of Ria Mae, Carly Rae Jepsen, and Scott Helman on three cross-Canada tours, and has drawn crowds south of the border for a North American tour with US band JOAN. Earning over 35 millions streams across platforms and seeing her music featured across television networks such as E!, HBO, Freeform, CBC, and VICE, she has earned praise from a wealth of tastemaker press such as The FADER, Billboard, Paper, Paste, NYLON, V Magazine, Mother Jones, Interview Magazine, Elle Canada, Hollywood Reporter, Teen Vogue, and MTV News. She has also seen her face featured twice on the Dundas Square Amazon and Spotify billboards, and was the guest vocal coach on two episodes of Canada's Drag Race. The scope of RALPH's talent reaches far beyond her sonance; her aesthetic eye has served in the consistency of her photography and the artful approach to her music videos as she continues to grow not only as a pop-icon, but a style purveyor. Whether it's to catch the next look she'll be serving, or the next bop she'll be dropping, all eyes are on RALPH. Ralph's newest EP Gradience was just released July 2021, and her single ‘Tommy' is already being played on radios across Canada. She has a Canada headline tour booked for November 2021 and will be continuing her tour in January, visiting select cities in the USA. For more on RALPH, connect with her: On IG: @songsbyralph On Twitter: @songsbyralph On Facebook: @songsbyralph On TikTok: @songsbyralph And her website: https://www.songsbyralph.com/. For more from Marilyn Barefoot or to get in touch with her directly, please connect via: Marilyn's website: https://marilynbarefoot.com/ (https://marilynbarefoot.com/ ) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynbarefootbigideas/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynbarefootbigideas/ ) Twitter: @MarilynBarefoot Instagram: @marilynbarefoot ABOUT Marilyn...

Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Each week, we'll bring you a panel discussion with Canada's leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change makers discussing what's happening in the newsphere. This week we're joined by writer and National Post columnist Sabrina Maddeaux & activist and National Post columnist Adam Zivo to explore what will define the upcoming session of Parliament, and if real action on housing will, a key election issue for all parties will make the agenda. Then, we cover the call for a woman to be appointed Minister of Defence — will it happen and can it change the toxic culture of the Canadian Armed Forces? Finally, we discuss Annamie Paul's exit from leadership, what is the future of the Green Party and how did sexism, racism, and antisemitism play into her challenges? About Sabrina Maddeaux Sabrina Maddeaux is a National Magazine Award-winning writer and editor. Her work strives to spark meaningful discussions on topics from politics to pop culture, finance and feminism. Sabrina is a freelance columnist for the National Post, where she's known for her bold opinions and has been referred to as the paper's “resident pissed-off millennial.” She covered Canada's 44th federal election for the paper full-time, with daily written and video columns that often trended online and appeared on the paper's front page. Her work has also appeared in the Globe and Mail, Vox, Refinery29, Toronto Star, FASHION Magazine, ELLE Canada, Toronto Sun, NOW Magazine, Bay Street Bull and many other publications. About Adam Zivo Adam Zivo is a regular columnist at the National Post, an activist having previously consulted with the Canadian Armed Forces on LGBTQ+ issues, and former Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Association of Canada focusing in the areas of cyber and information warfare and social media manipulation. Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________ Support this podcast

This week, host Shayla Oulette Stonechild is joined by none other than Kelly Boutsalis. Kelly is a writer and journalist, based in Toronto. She is Mohawk, and from the Six Nations reserve. Her words have appeared in the Toronto Star, CBC, Elle Canada, Fashion, Flare, and more. This episode is for anyone who wants to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes as a journalist. Listen to how Kelly got her start in writing, how she sometimes needs to bends the rules with certain publications when faced with any sort of censorship, often in order to protect people she interviews, going to university as an Indigenous person, how it can be difficult when you are one of the few Indigenous people, the evolution of the industry, the network of female writers who help and lift each other up, the importance of Indigenous people telling their own stories, and how important representation is, and how good and accurate representation of Indigenous people is hard to come by. ... Follow Kelly Boutsalis on Instagram Follow Shayla Oulette Stonechild on Instagram Visit thebrandisfemale.com.

Canada's Drag Race Season 1 winner Priyanka showed up to record the podcast on no sleep and eating a freeze pop. She talks with Big Dipper and Meatball about her favorite TV show “AJ and the Queen,” being on the cover of Elle Canada, and her new EP “Taste Test” which comes out on July 16th. Oh my god, it's so late… Listen to Sloppy Seconds Ad-Free AND One Day Early on Forever Dog Plus Also check out hipdot.com to order Meatball's new makeup palette!  Call us with your sex stories at 213-536-9180! Or e-mail us at sloppysecondspod@gmail.com FOLLOW SLOPPY SECONDS FOLLOW BIG DIPPER FOLLOW MEATBALL SLOPPY SECONDS IS A FOREVER DOG AND MOGULS OF MEDIA (M.O.M.) PODCAST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a career spanning almost 2 decades, Sabrina Rinaldi, a celebrated makeup and hair artist throughout Montreal and Toronto is now represented for the first time in the U.S. In 2011 and 2015, Rinaldi received the P&G beauty award for best makeup artistry and won for best beauty art direction and makeup for a beauty feature in 2016. Sabrina has also contributed her talents to Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Flare, Fashion, Elle Canada, Elle Quebec, Glow, Dress To Kill, The Kit and Lou Lou Magazine. Her advertising work has included campaigns for Refinery 29, Tresemme, Revlon, Garnier, Ogilvy, Lise Watier, Giorgio Armani, Addition Elle, Reitmans, Simons, Yorkdale, Hudson's Bay, and Harry Rosen.Hosted by: @mrsethee and @rashistyles

Bak and Najwa Zebian discuss what it means to build a home within yourself, rather than building your home in other people. As someone who spent most of her life aching to be loved and validated by others, Najwa is now able to teach people through her book Welcome Home how to build a strong foundation of self love, self acceptance and self awareness.Also discussed is how Najwa's Lebanese-Canadian upbringing shaped how she makes meaning in the world, her decision to no longer wear a hijab and depart from the identity of "the good girl" for the sake of others, the origin story of her book Welcome Home, and her thoughts on the craft of poetry. She even reads a poem from the book for us!Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her search for a home was central to her early years as she struggled to find her place in the world.  She recently launched a digital school, Soul Academy, and a podcast, Stories of the Soul. Her fourth book, Welcome Home: A Guide for Building a Home for Your Soul will be released in June 2021. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Elle Canada, HuffPost, and more. Her TEDx talk “Finding Home Through Poetry” has been viewed over more than 100,000 times.For full show noteshttps://www.baktashahadi.com/podcastConnect with Najwa ZebianWebsite: https://najwazebian.com/Book: https://www.welcomehomebook.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/najwazebianFollow/Support Stories of Transformation and Baktash AhadiDonate to the production of this podcast https://www.baktashahadi.com/supportFollow us on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stories_of_transformation/Follow us on FacebookStories of Transformation CreditsHosted by: Baktash Ahadihttps://www.baktashahadi.comProduced by: Joseph Gangemihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-gangemi-audio/Digital Marketing & Media by: Katherine Anhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-a-91081b56/Theme music by: Qais Essarwww.therabab.comArtwork by: Masheed Ahadihttps://www.LinkedIn.com/in/masheedEpisode Music Credits"Be Still" by Doug Kaufman"Horizon" by Cloud Cover"Pilgrim" by Some Were At Sea

Let's dive into holistic healthcare with Dr. Sara Celik, ND. In this charming episode we learn about why more is not always better when it comes to natural health products and the importance of personalized healthcare. What is naturopathic medicine? What is homeopathy? Are they the same? Tune in and get a high-level perspective as Dr. Sara weighs in and further explains why finding high quality, third party certified supplements is important now more than ever with the increase of self-prescribing consumers. Plus, discover 4 key factors that come into play with sleep hygiene. _____ Dr. Sara Celik is a Canadian licensed Naturopathic Doctor with 15+ years of experience serving patients in Ontario. She is a sought-after speaker and passionate leader in the Health & Wellness industry. In addition to seeing patients in her clinical practice, Dr. Sara worked for a CPG company where she was responsible for educating consumers, health care professionals, retailers, and the media on digestive health and probiotics. She was a recipient of the Generation Next award. This award is given to a few individuals across Canada who are helping shape the future of Canada's grocery industry. Chosen for her leadership, innovative work and commitment to the industry, Dr. Sara was named a rising star in the grocery industry. Dr. Sara is a well known educator and media health expert appearing on multiple radio shows/podcasts, the W Network, Breakfast Television and CP24. She frequently contributes to large publications and has been published in Best Health Magazine, Canadian Living, The Globe and Mail, National Post, Grocery Business, Chatelaine, and ELLE Canada.

My guest for this episode is Robin Kovitz, CEO of Baskits, Canada's preeminent gift delivery service company, which designs, manufacturers and delivers unique and luxurious gifts across Canada and the US. As a sought-after speaker and commentator on “Entrepreneurship through Acquisition” and the topic of “Mompreneurship” Robin frequently serves as a guest lecturer at both the Yale School of Management and the Harvard Business School. She and/or Baskits have been featured in a number of leading publications, including: Forbes, House & Home, Elle Canada, Canadian Business, Huffington Post, Style at Home and on Global News, Your Morning Show. Robin currently serves as a consultant to the Admissions Marketing team at the Harvard Business School and as a member of Young Presidents' Organization. In 2017, she was recognized as a Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 award winner. You can find Robin at: baskits.com instagram.com/robinkovitz twitter.com/kovitzr I'd love to hear your feedback or any questions….or suggestions you may have. You can find me at: tomasschmidt.com twitter.com/spotr

On this episode of What Makes You Click, Kelvin welcomes Trevor Godinho, an artist and photographer born in the Middle East and raised in Toronto, Canada. Listen in as he sheds light on how he pursued his artistic dreams, traveled the world, and networked his way to success and recognition. He offers wise words of advice on strategically following your passion and transitioning to being a full-time creator, as well as managing your finances and your business as a growing photographer. You'll gain insight into how Trevor's childhood neighborhood and the environment he grew up in inspired his artwork, why he's drawn to incorporate dark elements into his art, and what it was like to be raised and supported by immigrant parents. He highlights why creative expression is a powerful way to embrace mental health, as well as his candid thoughts on fear, being a minimalist photographer, and dealing with loneliness and depression as a creative. About the Guest:With a career spanning more than a decade, Trevor Godinho is an internationally recognized artist and published photographer, his work gracing the pages of Vogue Italia, Elle Canada, Men's Health Australia, Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Playboy France & USA, FHM France & India, and much more; putting him and his camera in front of notable personalities and Hollywood's leading men and women. Connect with Trevor Godinho:Visit his website: www.trevorgodinho.com  Connect with What Makes You Click:Visit our website: www.whatmakesyouclick.com Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/whatmakesyouclickpodcast Connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whatmakesyouclick People + Resources Mentioned:Caravaggio: www.caravaggio.org Patrick Demarchelier: www.artnet.com/artists/patrick-demarchelier Marco Glaviano: http://www.marcoglaviano.com/ Mario Testino: www.mariotestino.com Peter Lindbergh: http://peterlindbergh.obys.agency Maxim Magazine: www.maxim.com Richard Avedon: www.avedonfoundation.org Elinchrom: https://www.elinchrom.com/Sweat the Technique by Rakim: www.goodreads.com/book/show/42800500-sweat-the-technique Raw by Lamont U-God Hawkins: www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/36341538-raw Platon: www.platonphoto.com The Third Door by Alex Banayan: www.thirddoorbook.com A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders: www.georgesaundersbooks.com/books/a-swim-in-a-pond-in-the-rain-hc Model Mayhem: www.modelmayhem.com Herb Ritts: www.herbritts.comAlbert Watson: www.albertwatson.net Robert Mapplethorpe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Mapplethorpe

Welcome Home: A Guide to Building a Home for Your Soul by Najwa Zebian Najwazebian.com From the celebrated poet, speaker, and educator comes a powerful blueprint for healing by building a home within yourself. “A master class in self-actualization and compassion.”—Mari Andrew, New York Times bestselling author of Am I There Yet? In her debut book of inspiration, poet Najwa Zebian shares her revolutionary concept of home—the place of safety where you can embrace your vulnerability and discover your self-worth. It’s the place where your soul feels like it belongs, where you are loved for who you are. Too many of us build our homes in other people in the hope that they will deem us worthy of being welcomed inside, and then we feel abandoned and empty when those people leave. Building your home inside yourself—and never experiencing inner homelessness again—begins here. In Welcome Home, Zebian shares her personal story for the first time, powerfully weaving memoir, poetry, and deeply resonant teachings into her storytelling, from leaving Lebanon at sixteen, to coming of age as a young Muslim woman in Canada, to building a new identity for herself as she learned to speak her truth. After the profound alienations she experienced, she learned to build a stable foundation inside herself, an identity independent of cultural expectations and the influence of others. The powerful metaphor of home provides a structure for personal transformation as she shows you how to construct the following rooms: Self-Love, Forgiveness, Compassion, Clarity, Surrender, and The Dream Garden. With practical tools and prompts for self-understanding, she shows you how to build each room in your house, which form a firm basis for your self-worth, sense of belonging, and happiness. Every human deserves their own home. Written with her trademark power, candor, and warmth, Welcome Home is an answer to the pain we all experience when we don't feel at peace with ourselves. About Najwa Zebian Najwa Zebian is a Lebanese-Canadian activist, author, speaker, and educator. Her search for a home was central to her early years as she struggled to find her place in the world. She became a teacher and a doctoral candidate in educational leadership and as Najwa began to write in an effort to connect with and heal her first students, a group of young refugees, she found that she was also writing to heal herself. After self-publishing her first collection of poetry and prose in 2016, she went on to sell over 250,000 copies of her three books. She recently launched a digital school, Soul Academy, and a podcast, Stories of the Soul. Her work has been featured in the New York Times, Glamour, Elle Canada, HuffPost, and more. Her TEDx talk "Finding Home Through Poetry" has been viewed over more than 100,000 times.

After finding a void in the loungewear market, Ashley Freeborn attended a summer fashion program, and together with her mother, co-founder Teresa, put their creative minds together, and designed and produced a line of comfortable one-piece rompers for women. Ashley talks about Smash + Tess' comfy, fashionable and inclusive sized rompers, what it was like working with Hilary Duff and collaborating with other influencers, her experience having her baby in the NICU during a pandemic, and how Smash + Tess was ahead of the game before the 2021 loungewear trend. In 2020, Smash + Tess was named by the Globe and Mail as the #1 female founded growth company. Most recently, she was named as one of Canada's Top 40 under 40. Smash + Tess has been featured in US Weekly, STAR, Elle Canada, Vogue and their rompers are worn by celebrities like Kate Hudson, Gabrielle Union, and Emma Roberts.

Today, I brought on Chanele McFarlane. Chanèle McFarlane is a multiple award-winning Certified Career Strategist and TEDx Speaker. As the Founder of her career advice website, Do Well Dress Well, she has built an international audience around her approachable and practical advice on personal branding and career strategy.Chanèle is a sought-after public speaker who has spoken for several organizations, universities and colleges across North America. Her expert commentary has been featured in media outlets such as Fast Company, Elle Canada, Forbes, Canada’s National Observer, CBC Toronto, and more.So as you can see, Chanele is going to be just awesome, and this episode is going to really help you out to flip the script and make the best selection for you in your career. Resources:Check out Chanèle's blogFollow Chanèle on Twitter and InstagramFollow usFollow Chris on LinkedInCheck Career Warrior Podcast on InstagramSubscribe to Let’s Eat, Grandma’s YouTube Channel for Video Podcast Highlights!Check out our Latest Product, Urgent Care Package See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jessica Richards is a trend forecaster, brand creator, and founder of JMR Design Consulting, whose synergistic focus inspires what is now and next. SPEAKER BIOS Moderator: Jen Cullen Williams Title: Founder Company: Jen Cullen Williams Communications Award-winning communications and public relations strategist, Jen Cullen Williams is known for creativity and connections and specializes in enhancing the market exposure for brands, retailers and organizations in the fashion, jewelry, luxury, and consumer goods markets. Prior to launching her consultancy in 2019, she began her career at fashion firm Red Light PR and later became the managing director of the agency Luxury Brand Group from 2007-2019, where she continues to consult. She has spent the past 15 years working on brand development and communications programs for some of the leading jewelry industry companies and has secured placements in top media outlets including Forbes, New York Times, Vogue, Oprah, People, Who What Wear and many others. Jen serves on the JCK Events advisory board, the national board of Women’s Jewelry Association (WJA) as a Regional Director and is a past president of the WJA Los Angeles chapter. In 2020, she was a judge for the INSTORE Cool Stores competition, and currently co-writes a monthly column for National Jeweler on creative connecting. She received a B.A. degree from California State University, Long Beach, and an Executive Education Certificate in Global Leadership from Harvard Business School. Jen is passionate about working with people, building relationships and businesses by developing creative and modern ways to communicate and engage with consumers and the media. Website: www.JenCullenWilliams.com Instagram: @jencwilliams Name: Jessica Richards Title: Founder Company: JMR Consulting Jessica Richards is a trend forecaster, brand creator, and founder of JMR Design Consulting, whose synergistic focus inspires what is now and next. With an extensive background in forecasting, concepts, and design for major North American retailers, she brings a forward-thinking yet commercially and brand-right viability to projects across the fashion and wellness industries. Jessica graduated from Boston University with a degree in Magazine Journalism and has been additionally certified from the Fashion Institute of Technology. She has been quoted and featured as a guest expert across international media, including the New York Times, ELLE Canada, City TV, and more. Jessica serves as Trend Director for the Accessories Council, a not-for-profit, international trade organization with the mission to stimulate global consumer awareness and demand for fashion accessory products. She is also Fashion Director for the newly re-launched Accessories Magazine, whose dedicated focus on accessories serves the trade with industry news and editorial direction to serve brands, wholesalers, and retailers. In this role, Jessica gives insight to industry and consumer trends, as well as direction for future development and merchandising strategies. Website: www.jmrdesignconsulting.com Instagram: @jessicaxrich RESOURCES | NY NOW Podcast Page:https://nynow.com/podcast | NY NOW Digital Market:https://nynowdigitalmarket.com

Music, an art form that needs to be appreciated and artists that need to be recognized. This podcast is about music, artists, songs, time eras, genres and everything in between. A considerable choice for the Greatest Canadian artist & person is someone called Amaal Nuux. She is someone who has impacted the music industry, reputation of Canada, and helped the mental health of many. She is an upcoming significant influence to this world, and the topic of Turn it Up: Episode 1: Amaal. This episode also features an exclusive interview from Maia Kaylin Russell-Nelson. Works Cited: 13th, : Patricia Karounos- Oct, et al. “The Canadian Women Musicians You Need to Know.” Elle Canada, www.ellecanada.com/culture/music/the-canadian-women-musicians-you-need-to-know. “Somali-Canadian Singer Amaal Nuux Spreads Her Wings on New Album Black Dove | CBC News.” CBCnews, CBC/Radio Canada, 28 July 2019, www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/somali-canadian-amaal-nuu-album-black-dove-1.5217743. “Amaal.” Public Records Inc., www.onpublicrecords.com/amaal.

Today I have the absolute pleasure of talking to my mastermind sister Genevieve Parker Hill: international bestselling author, speaker, coach and leading expert in the fields of minimalism, intentional living, nomad lifestyle, and creative growth. Genevieve has been featured in many outlets including Elle Canada and Complete Wellbeing Magazine. She's published five books of her own and now helps people turn their solo podcast episodes into books. She is also totally on board with the philosophy of doing less to make more happen in your life and business! For episode show notes & links, head to https://ruthpoundwhite.com/podcast/ Join the Quietly Ambitious Business Owners Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuietlyAmbitiousBusinessOwners/  Sign up to email updates and 3 exclusive bonus podcast episodes: https://ruthpoundwhite.com/podcast 

Cindy Harvey is a Leadership Coach and founder of Amelia Dee, a company that helps good-hearted, high-achieving career women thrive as leaders in the corporate world. She has coached hundreds of clients how to build a magnetic professional brand, sell themselves & their ideas with ease, and make a real impact through their work. Named one of LinkedIn's Top 100 Global Talent Acquisition Leaders, she is a sought after expert, thought leader, and innovator on issues surrounding women at work. She is a Certified Human Resources Leader (CHRL), an active member of the Human Resources Professionals Association, and has over 15 years of experience in corporate HR leadership roles. Cindy has served as a panelist at LinkedIn's inaugural conference, Talent Connect, been featured on The MindSoulful Show & Old Chicks Know Sh*t podcasts, and her perspectives on leadership have been published in the Globe & Mail, Refinery29, Elle Canada, TechCrunch, CEO Blog Nation, Happy Healthy Women, and the LinkedIn Talent Blog. From her headquarters based in Toronto, Canada, Cindy coaches clients globally and advocates for women to embrace their authentic power & influence at work, in life, and in the world. When not helping women to transform the way corporations are run, you can find Cindy at the nearest airport as she takes off for her next international adventure. Cindy has loved experiencing new cultures & food in Morocco, Jordan, Brazil, Italy, and Cambodia, to name a few. For more info, head to: Facebook: www.cindyharveyonline.com/facebook LinkedIn: www.cindyharveyonline.com/linkedin Sound Production: Matt Cole ( matthewdouglascole@gmail.com ) of Go On Productions ( www.facebook.com/GoOnPodcasts ) Artwork: Erin Lindstrom  Music: High by Lyfo ( www.soundcloud.com/lyfomusic/high )If you enjoy this episode please leave us a 5 star review! And if you need any support as a human, being, and/or CEO, reach out! More info about working together at erinlindstrom.com Free sales and money mindset course here: shinysalescourse.com Andddddddd hang out w me on Instagram for behind the scenes and current hot takes!

Today's guest is Erich Saide. Erich Saide is an award-winning photographer whose clients come back to him time and time again for his crisp, highly polished imagery. From soft and sensual to edgy and dramatic, his stylized, cleanly executed photos use incredible lighting to capture a diverse range of moods. After more than 19 years in the business, Erich’s body of work spans an impressive breadth of styles and industries. Winner of the Communication Arts 58th Photography Annual Competition and his work has also graced the pages of Elle Canada, and is the recipient of the L’Oreal Colour Trophy. Born in Kingston, Jamaica and raised in Vancouver, BC, Canada Erich’s passion for photography led him to study commercial photography at Langara College before embarking on a career in music, fashion, commercial and advertising photography, both locally and abroad. Erich is highly motivated, energetic and full of passion for his craft, whether it's in the studio, on location, or by the side of a film set, Erich is happiest when he's creating powerful and dynamic images.Learn more about Erich here:InstagramWebsiteWebsite Humans of SupportLinkedInFacebookTwitterMaurice Jager talks to photographers and entrepreneurs about personal branding as a photographer and through photography.The podcast covers real stories and experiences from industry leaders, seasoned and up and coming photographers.Maurice is the author of the book 'Personal branding for photographers'. His approach to building his photography business made him become one of the most sought after headshot- and portrait photographers, a public speaker for both photographers and entrepreneurs and sponsored by leading brands in the photography industry.Make sure to SUBSCRIBE

Does the idea of having to give a presentation make you feel sick to your stomach? Or maybe you've been speaking for awhile but are looking for ways to take your speaking up a notch, to be seen as the leader you truly are. On this episode of the Workplace Communication Podcast, we speak with Suzannah Baum, a Presentations and Public Speaking Specialist, Trainer, Executive Speech Coach and Speaker, who shares her top tips on how to deliver a more compelling presentation. Leadership tips you won't want to miss: 3 common approaches to public speaking Crafting a more compelling message The who, what and why of presentations Doing the research well Getting people to learn, feel and do Guiding people to take action Suzannah Baum works with business professionals who want to position themselves as leaders by delivering more engaging, compelling presentations. Through her training programs, workshops, executive speech coaching, online learning and keynotes, Suzannah teaches both new and experienced speakers a unique process to create and deliver powerful presentations, allowing them to stand up in front of audiences with confidence and clarity, build their visibility and reputation, and get the results they want. Suzannah has been featured on various media outlets such as Global TV News, Breakfast TV Montreal, CJAD Montreal radio, the Montreal Gazette, and Elle Canada, and is a contributor to the Huffington Post. She taught public speaking at McGill University for 8 years, and has run her training and coaching programs at organizations that include Roche Pharmaceuticals, BMO Capital Markets, Service Canada, the National Film Board of Canada. She is a past President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (Montreal Chapter), the mom of a 9-year old boy, and always travels with chocolate. With more than 14 years in the speaking industry, Suzannah has helped thousands of speakers gain more confidence, build more powerful presentations, and unleash their ultimate speaking potential.  If you are looking to take your presentation and speaking skills to the new level, then this episode is for you! If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and leave a review.  Links: Website: www.suzannahbaum.com LinkedIn: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/suzannahbaum YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/suzannahbaum Videos & learning tips: https://suzannahbaum.com/videos-resources/ Products & educational resources: https://suzannahbaum.com/products/ Lindsay's contact information: To book a discovery call: https://calendly.com/lindsaylapaquette/discovery-call E-mail: lindsay@collaborative-solutions.ca Website: https://lindsaylapaquette.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsaylapaquette/ Previous podcast episodes:  https://lindsaylapaquette.com/podcast

Eila Mell is one of the book industry's go-to fashion authors. She worked on one of her most famous titles with Heidi Klum and Harvey Weinstein on the official book of the hit television series Project Runway titled Project Runway: The Show That Changed Fashion (2012, Weinstein Books). She is also the author of How to Win at Shopping: 297 Insider Secrets for Getting the Style You Want at the Price You Want to Pay, New York Fashion Week: The Designers, the Models, the Fashions of the Bryant Park Era (2011, Running Press). The fashion world was so behind New York Fashion Week that the legendary Bergdorf Goodman not only stocked their shelves with the book, but launched it with a champagne reception in their couture section. Many A-list designers participated, including Narciso Rodriguez and Thakoon Panichgul. It was a huge event, with press and paparazzi, and was featured in the film Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman.Eila has worked with many of the top names in fashion including Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, Naomi Campbell, Fern Mallis, Ralph Rucci, Heidi Klum, Rachel Roy, Kenneth Cole, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Garcia, Ariel Foxman, Glenda Bailey and Andre Leon Talley. Eila has been tapped for her expertise on the fashion industry by The New York Times, Marie Claire Magazine, Glamour, People StyleWatch, The Huffington Post, ELLE Canada, Zink Magazine and many more. She has been featured on over 100 television and radios shows including CBS' The Insider, The Better Show, Hollywood 411, The Mark and Brian Show and The Morning Jolt. Eila has been a contributor for many of the top rated fashion websites including Tyra Banks' typef.com. Eila is a contributor to Runway magazine, as well as the on-camera correspondent for Runway TV.Eila Mell is one of the book industry's go-to fashion authors. She recently worked with Heidi Klum on the official book of the hit television series Project Runway titled Project Runway: The Show That Changed Fashion. She is also the author of The Art of Fashion and How to Win at Shopping: 297 Insider Secrets for Getting the Style You Want at the Price You Want to Pay. Eila literally wrote the book on New York Fashion Week with New York Fashion Week: The Designers, the Models, the Fashions of the Bryant Park Era. The book's launch was featured in the film Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf Goodman.Eila has worked with many of the top names in fashion including Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan, Naomi Campbell, Fern Mallis, Heidi Klum, Rachel Roy, Kenneth Cole, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Garcia, Glenda Bailey and Andre Leon Talley.Eila has been tapped for her expertise on the fashion industry by The New York Times, Marie Claire Magazine, Glamour, People StyleWatch, The Huffington Post, ELLE Canada, Zink Magazine and many more. She has been featured on over 100 television and radios shows including CBS' The Insider, The Better Show, Hollywood 411, The Mark and Brian Show and The Morning Jolt.Crankshaft Roasters Daily brewed espresso beans for your coffee needs. Listeners use “MEER10” for 10% off!

Carli Whitwell is an award-winning journalist with over 10 years experience. She started her career working in newspapers, then moved into the magazine world. She worked at Hello! Canada while freelancing for national publications including Chatelaine and Canadian Health & Lifestyle. In 2015, she moved to ELLE Canada where she served as acting health and beauty editor, eventually stepping into the role of managing editor in early 2018. This past July, she started at Refinery29 Canada as Deputy Editor. With a background that spans news, beauty, fashion, culture and lifestyle, Whitwell’s resume is varied, but with one crucial consistency: She always strives to empower women. She’s interviewed some of the biggest names in fashion, beauty and celebrity circles, including Margot Robbie, Issa Rae, Adwoa Aboah, Elle Fanning, Jessica Alba, Mandy Moore, Behati Prinsloo, Lana Condor and more.    Niki and Carli chat like old friends and Carli opens up about finding her career in journalism, it’s perfection.

Mark started his professional photography career doing the stills for the Merv Griffin Show and various television and movie companies. When the show ended in 1986 he set off on a four-month trek across the Pacific and throughout Southeast Asia, China and Japan. The images created on that trip brought attention to his travel and documentary photography.Harris has since visited and photographed in 100 countries. His editorial work has appeared in publications including Vanity Fair, LIFE, GEO, Wallpaper, Stern, Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic Traveler, Forbes Life, AFAR, Islands, Playboy, Vogue Brazil, Elle Canada, Elle Decoration Russia, Esquire Japan, Harper’s Bazaar, Italian GQ, Marie Claire, W Magazine, The New York Times, The London Times Travel Magazine, The Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine, as well as many photography and airline in-flight magazines.

Canada Day Episode: Actor & activist, Lisa Ray and Editor-in-Chief, ELLE Canada, Vanessa Craft. Guest host:  Comedian, Ali Hassan. #ontheradar: police brutality, "cancel culture" or accountability, true crime dramas, Ben Mulroney, Jimmy Kimmel, Tina Fey and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Healthy Hair Hacks with Scientist Rachel Zipperian Meet Rachel… In this episode, Herbal Essences scientist, Rachel Zipperian joins Erin on the show to teach you some natural hacks to help you unlock your best hair.  You may know Rachel from her appearance on Dr. Oz and features in Elle Canada, Vogue and Marie Claire.  She’s […]

This week I spoke with executive speech coach Suzannah Baum about how she overcame her fear of public speaking, shifted her mindset and became a presentation skills specialist and speaker.  About Suzannah Suzannah works with professionals who want to position themselves as leaders by delivering more engaging, compelling presentations. Through her in-person or virtual training programs, workshops, executive speech coaching, online learning and keynotes, Suzannah teaches both new and experienced speakers a unique process to create and deliver powerful presentations, allowing them to communicate with confidence and clarity, build their visibility and reputation, and discover the power of their authentic voice. Suzannah has been featured on various media outlets such as Global TV News, Breakfast TV Montreal, CJAD Montreal radio, the Montreal Gazette, and Elle Canada, and is a contributor to the Huffington Post. She taught public speaking at McGill University for 8 years, and has run her training and coaching programs at organizations that include Roche Pharmaceuticals, BMO Capital Markets, Service Canada, the National Film Board of Canada. On a personal note….Suzannah is the mom of a 9-year old boy, she is always on the lookout for a pair of high-heeled shoes that are comfortable enough to wear for an entire day of training (she hasn't quite found them yet, but continues to search), and always travels with chocolate. With more than 14 years in the speaking industry, Suzannah has helped thousands of speakers gain more confidence, build more powerful presentations, and unleash their ultimate speaking potential.  www.suzannahbaum.com http://www.youtube.com/suzannahbaum  http://ca.linkedin.com/in/suzannahbaum https://twitter.com/suzannahbaum https://www.facebook.com/suzannahbaumpublicspeaking/

Kyla Jamieson discusses writing poetry after a brain injury. Andrew gets a sneak peek at Kyla's forthcoming book. It's a really nice time. ----- Listen to more episodes of Page Fright here. ----- Kyla Jamieson lives and relies on the unceded traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. She is the author of the poetry chapbook Kind of Animal (Rahila’s Ghost Press, 2019) and was longlisted for the 2019 CBC Poetry Prize. Her work has appeared in magazines and anthologies throughout North America, including Room Magazine, The Vault, ELLE Canada, Peach Mag, The Maynard, Plenitude, and The Account. Her debut full-length poetry book, Body Count is forthcoming from Nightwood Editions in April 2020. The book placed third in the 2018 Metatron Prize for Rising Authors. Read more about Body Count here. ----- Andrew French is an author who was born and raised in North Vancouver, British Columbia. French holds a BA in English from Huron University College at Western University, and is pursuing an MA in English at UBC. He writes poems, book reviews, and hosts this very podcast. ----- Listen to more Page Fright at theandrewfrench.com/pagefright!

Am I allowed to want less? That's the question posed by writer Amil Niazi in a recent Elle Canada piece. Amil takes us through how millennials became the "burnout generation" and whether self-care is the answer.

In this episode I’m joined by Wendy Newman, a highly accomplished sex and relationship expert for an epic exploration of her wisdom for modern dating and intimate relating. She is a rare treasure having spent many years researching and practicing her craft. We learn about her personal journey and compare notes on how to how to evolve past old defaults of the patriarchal paradigm. Please visit her website at: https://wendyspeaks.com/ And join her Inner Circle at: https://www.patreon.com/wendynewman About Wendy: Wendy Newman is a media-celebrated author, and a dating, sex and relationship expert who’s led hundreds of workshops and revolutionized the lives of over 60,000+ women internationally. She guides women to understand men, dating, sex, and partnership of all kinds. Since 2002, Wendy has interviewed thousands of men on relationships, love, dating, intimacy, sex, and the opposite sex. She’s conducted polls, had one-on-one discussions, and hosted over hundred male speaker panels for these topics. Wendy is a compassionate fellow dater who navigated her way through 120 first dates before meeting her husband, Dave, lucky #121. They live in San Francisco. Her book, 121 First Dates: How to Succeed at Online Dating, Fall in Love and Live Happily Ever After (Really!) is part juicy tell-all, part anti-rules dating guide. It’s been optioned for a television series. You can find Wendy’s articles, features, interviews and expert advice through the following media outlets: Access Hollywood, The Wall Street Journal, U.S. News, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, The Daily Telegraph (Australia), Meetic (France), Glamour, Redbook, Self, Huffington Post, Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Elle (Canada), Honey (Australia), Salon, Your Tango, Refinery 29, Ask Men, Thought Catalog, Brit + Co, She Knows, Bustle and more.

Kristina Dapaah, one of the most influential fashion blogger, marketer and brand strategist in Canada- shares with us how she once left a promising career in finance to pursue her passion in fashion blogging. She started by interning without pay for Elle Canada, then becoming a fashion blogger, a hired Ottawa based localist writer for Flare Magazine and now a well sought after marketer with major sponsorships such as MacDonald. She went from having 800 followers on instagram to over 36 400 followers in less than 4 years! Find out how she did it! In this episode, you will learn how you too can monetize from social media, grow your audience,  use your time as your biggest asset whether in your side hustle, entrepreneurship ventures and overall personal financial growth.  Show notes: http://financiallysavvygirl.ca/podcast/  ---- Want to improve your personal finance, pay off debt and learn how to grow your wealth?Book a consultation: : http://financiallysavvygirl.ca/consultations/ Follow us:  on instagram @financially_savvygirl ; facebook @ Financially Savvy Girl  Connect with Kristina Dapaah: https://www.kouturekitten.com; Instagram @kritinadapaah; Pinterest: Kristina Dapaah

In this episode of the Pitching PR Podcast, I share insights from CoCo Con 2019 and a panel discussion with Vanessa Craft - Editor-In-Chief of Elle Canada. She shared her thoughts on the shifting media landscape, building relationships with media and the EXACT best time of day to pitch an Editor. Relevant Links:   Co Co Con Events Elle Canada Vanessa Craft “If you want to get the results that other people don’t have, you have to do the work that other people won’t do.” - Vanessa Craft

In a collaboration with ELLE Canada, we tell the story behind a 1950s deodorant that marked the beginning of the cosmetic industry's plastic problem, and learn what some of today's biggest beauty brands are doing to reduce plastic waste.

Welcome to the Soulful Mindset series of The MindSoulful Show, where Mindfulness meets your heart and soul. I'm your host Brooke- Sidney. I'm an Abundance Accelerator, MindSoulful Mentor, and an Inner Voice and Soul Story Coach. My guest on today's episode is Cindy Harvey. Cindy is a Career Strategy Coach and founder of Amelia Dee, a company that helps high achieving corporate women breakthrough professional plateaus and accelerate onto fulfilling career paths that are fully aligned with who they are. She has coached hundreds of professionals on how to leverage the power of energy and mindset to land their dream jobs. Named one of LinkedIn's Top 100 Global Talent Acquisition Leaders, she is a sought after expert, thought leader, and innovator in the corporate recruitment space. Her perspectives on work & career have been published in the Globe & Mail, Elle Canada, Happy Healthy Women, and the LinkedIn Talent Blog. Cindy services clients worldwide from her headquarters based in Toronto, Canada. Our conversation bridged the spiritual and theoretical about mindset and belief with the practical. We discussed the power of belief in terms of interviewing and selling yourself, some of the common blocks women have in career success, why we should let go of perfectionism and allow testing and trying periods, how to reframe your mindset for greater success, and much, much more. For the full show notes, click here!   What You Will Learn On This Episode: What is mindset? The interplay of mindset and beliefs. The interplay of mindset and beliefs Some of the common mindset blocks women have on the road to career success The balance between being confident in your contributions to your job and over-identifying with your position How to reframe your thinking for an empowered mindset How we aren't taught to seek alignment in careers The importance of releasing perfectionism and allowing ourselves to test and try new things The power of giving ourselves permission Some practical tools to shift your mindset And much, much more.   Resources Mentioned: Cindy's web site – https://cindyharveyonline.com   To learn more about Cindy – visit www.cindyharveyonline.com/join   Cindy's Facebook Community – The Empowered Career Women Collective - https://www.facebook.com/groups/534303993405863/   Connect with Cindy on Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ cinharv?originalsubdomain=ca   Connect with Cindy on Instagram – https://instagram.com/ cinharv   Brooke-Sidney's web site – https://brookesidney.com   Brooke-Sidney's Facebook Community - The MindSoulful Community   Brooke-Sidney is an Abundance Accelerator, MindSoulful Mentor, and Inner Voice & Soul Story Coach. Through the powerful tools of soulful mindfulness, mindset and manifestation, she helps people manifest inner and outer abundance while guiding people to love themselves deeper, fuller, richer, and completely as well as the lives they are PRESENTLY living.   And for the souls called to write a book, Brooke-Sidney can assist them on that mystical journey with author coaching, ghostwriting, editing, and publishing consulting. As an attorney, Brooke-Sidney can provide legal assistance for your intellectual property, media/publishing, and business legal needs.   Connect with Brooke-Sidney Website: https://brookesidney.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebrookesidney Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/mindsoulfulflowgratitude Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebrookesidney Twitter: https://twitter.com/thebrookesidney YouTube: https://bit.ly/BrookesidneyShow   Website // Facebook // Community // Instagram // Twitter // YouTube   Thanks for listening! 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Eva Wong is Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Borrowell, a Canadian fintech company that helps consumers make great decisions about credit. Eva's career has spanned both the private and not-for-profit sectors, including leadership roles at The OTF Group (a Monitor spin-off), Maple Leaf Foods, UNDP and Oliver Wyman (formerly Mercer Management Consulting). She has studied or worked in the US, Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Europe. She was named to the 2017 Women in FinTech Powerlist and was a finalist for "Fintech Woman of the Year" at LendIt, the world’s biggest show in lending & fintech. Eva was named one of 20 Canadian tech start-up founders to follow by Twitter Canada, was featured as one of "9 Canadian Women Changing The Game" by Elle Canada and on Flare's #HowIMadeIt list of Canadian women with cool jobs. Eva holds degrees from Harvard University and Queen’s School of Business.

On this episode, we're joined by legendary fashion stylist and personality Joe Zee, and Elle Canada's editor-in-chief, Vanessa Craft. Joe and Vanessa recently starred as guest judges in the fashion competition show, Stitched, and joined me in the studio to journey back to their incredibly iconic lives in the '90s (Joe was working with everyone from Mariah to Madonna to J.Lo, while Vanessa was living the dream as a back up dancer amongst other things!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s show, we are looking back at the Year in Beauty because what a year it’s been! We spill alll the tea on the highs, the lows and everything in between.
 Joining us are two very special guests: Grace Lee, Lead Makeup Artist for Maybelline New York who is the key makeup artist for their shows at New York Fashion Week and works with celebs like Adriana Lima and Gigi Hadid. We also have Kathleen Newman-Bremang, Kathleen is the former TV producer at The Social on CTV, contributor at www.LaineyGossip.com and the newly-minted staff writer at Refinery29 Canada. 

Tune in to see what made the cut: we go deep on the meaning behind Meghan Markle’s wedding day makeup plus we shine a light on September issues finally representing in this record-breaking year (Rihanna on British Vogue, Beyonce on Vogue, Tracee Ellis Ross on ELLE Canada, Lupita N’yongo on Porter Magazine). Plus, of course we cover the Deciem drama, the hidden gems on our top shelf from this year (including a liquid lipstick that literally will stay on for days if you want it to) and wtf is a lash lift anyway (and why is everyone googling it?).
We also explore the latest social beauty movements like how South Korean women are binning their beauty products to give the middle finger to the patriarchy, rallying around the #escapethecorset hashtag. *Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, all products reviewed are gratis media samples submitted for editorial consideration.* Special thanks to episode sponsor Giovanni Cosmetics, who’s offering Breaking Beauty listeners an exclusive 'buy one get one free' offer! To redeem the coupon, simply click this link, insert your email, and download the coupon! Bring it in to any retailer that carries Giovanni products.   Hosts: Carlene Higgins and Jill Dunn Audio production: Olivia Nashmi

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Meera Estrada is the Creator, Producer and Co-Host of kultur'D, The Pop Culture and Diversity Show on Global News Radio. She is also the Founder & Editor-in-Chief of FUSIA Media, a premiere online destination for the modern Canadian South Asian Woman. It is where fashion, lifestyle and entertainment intersect with global citizenship. She has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows, including CBC Radio, Corus Radio, CTV Your Morning and Global News. Meera has also published work for The Huffington Post, ELLE Canada and FLARE. Not afraid to laugh at herself, Meera's energetic, fun-loving and light-hearted attitude add to her relatable personality.  A degree from the Schulich School of Business paired with a post-graduate in Radio & Television Broadcast Journalism, Meera is a force of media savvy. She embodies her brand mantra of fashion meets compassion South Asian style! Meera used to feel limited when she was diagnosed with epilepsy.  She shares how she was able to let the chains off despite having epilepsy to live a life of limitless possibilities and be the success that she is today. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Meera's episode, Meera's website, resources, gifts and so much more.

, aka the 'World's Most Dangerous Woman', is a Canadian author and academic who says that "journalism used to be everything, until the day it became nothing." In her new book, she argues that journalism used to be a powerful and wonderful thing, yet now it has become a curiosity, and not even the Internet can resurrect it. When Journalism was a Thing considers the downfall of journalism and the reasons why, but also offers a model for a new approach to the once-noble profession. Kitty is the author of three books, including , and . She had two different columns in two major daily newspapers by the time she was 23. Her articles have been published in academic journals such as Skeptic and Critical Review, trade publications such as Quill, Editor & Publisher, Current, and Presstime, and newsstand magazines from Elle Canada to Maisonneuve. She lives in Ontario, Canada. 

In conversation with Canadian fashion model Kim Cloutier, and resident style experts including celebrity stylist Joe Zee and ELLE Canada's Editor-in-Chief, Vanessa Craft, cast of the new design competition series STITCHED. Live from Toronto Fashion week they discuss how media is democratizing fashion, personal career stories and behind the scenes tidbits from this new series.

Dorian Rahimzadeh (Dorian.who) is here to talk to us about her fashion route and what took for her to be where she is right now. She is one of the most successful Iranian-Canadian fashion designers and has been featured in various fashion magazine such as Vogue and Elle Canada. Let's listen to her story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/khodcast/message

BIANCA AND VANESSA SIT DOWN AND CHAT ABOUT HER RISE TO EDITOR IN CHIEF AT ELLE CANADA. VANESSA'S CAREER ADVICE IS EXTREMELY RELATABLE AND LOGICAL. AMAZING LISTEN! @vanessacraft @ellecanada @iambiancaharris @wipptoronto

In this episode - we get the scoop on Toronto Fashion Week (including insider secrets from photographer and Gucci muse Petra Collins), Review a hot new fragrance and detail our TIFF celeb sightings. Plus we phone-a-friend, Victoria DiPlacido from ELLE Canada to go behind the scenes at the Fenty Beauty Launch Party in New York. And the King of Highlighter (and Kiss New York Pro spokesperson), Patrick Ta, tells us the craziest place he's ever done Chrissy Teigen's makeup! Get social with us and let us know what you think of the episode! Breakingbeauty.ca Instagram.com/breakingbeautypodcast Twitter.com/BreakingBtyPod Facebook.com/BreakingBeautyPodcast

Lydia Lee is the Business Creator coach at Screw The Cubicle, web TV host at Screw The Cubicle TV, and podcast host of The Cubicle Crashing Podcast.  After leaving her six figure job in Canada years ago in pursuit of a path less conventional, this had led her to now be an advocate for location independency, and meaningful work with purpose. Now based in Bali,  she spends her time teaching people how to quit the jobs that are crushing their souls, discover their hidden talents, and make money doing something they love (and will care about). Her mission and work has been featured on The Telegraph, Forbes, CNN Philippines, and Elle Canada.

Charlotte Szivak received life-changing advice from Tom Cruise, saw Archangel Michael around John Travolta, and her years in Hollywood shaped her spiritual growth - sounds rare, right! Charolotte is a talented, beautiful soul who assists in guiding you to your Divine answers - and we are going to have an amazing talk about expanding your energies! Her unique talents and upcoming Spiritual Journey trips can assist with firing up your consciousness! Join us and get inspired! CHARLOTTE SZIVAK is an internationally renowned transformative intuitive Charlotte is a Soul Igniter, an Alchemist, a Conscious Evolutionary intuitive guide with Full Sensory Perception born on a New Moon Solar Eclipse gifting her with X-Ray vision, a background in Spiritual Energetic Psychology and a high vibrational frequency of healing. Charlotte is producer and host of the radio show Goddess Alchemy and Divine Magic on BBS Radio, a media personality and adviser / guest with numerous international T.V /talk shows (SLICE, USA, Discovery, SUN, Animal Planet Networks) movies, radio & print (ELLE Canada, REUTERS, Yahoo!). The Official Morning Show Psychic on Y108FM with Ben & Shawna. A keynote inspirational speaker, & soul singer she facilitates workshops, meditation nights, ascension programs, mentors, sacred ceremonies, initiation and a global journey leader with www.Spiritualquestjourneys.com She has also starred in the Hollywood hit movies, How to Lose a guy in 10 days, The Pacifier, and Hairspray. Molly McCord is a bestselling author, intuitive astrologer, and Consciousness Catalyst whose Spiritual Awakening began in 2002. Discover more on her popular spirituality website, Conscious Cool Chic.com

Kathryn interviews Chicken Soup for the Soul Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Amy Newmark, author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer's & Other Dementias”. Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of people, and this book is especially for caregivers. This collection - a collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association - offers helpful advice, expert tips, and emotional support for families and caregivers of those living with Alzheimer's. Kathryn also interviews Jowita Bydlowska, author of “Drunk Mom”. After the birth of her son, Bydlowska found herself celebrating with a glass of champagne. Just like that, her three years of sobriety were a distant memory and she began the rapid slide back to full-blown alcoholism. In Drunk Mom she shares her brutally honest story of her fight to stop drinking while facing the daunting reality of becoming a mom. Bydlowska has written for The Globe and Mail, Today's Parent, ELLE Canada, Salon, and The Huffington Post.

Kathryn interviews Chicken Soup for the Soul Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Amy Newmark, author of “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer's & Other Dementias”. Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia affect millions of people, and this book is especially for caregivers. This collection - a collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association - offers helpful advice, expert tips, and emotional support for families and caregivers of those living with Alzheimer's. Kathryn also interviews Jowita Bydlowska, author of “Drunk Mom”. After the birth of her son, Bydlowska found herself celebrating with a glass of champagne. Just like that, her three years of sobriety were a distant memory and she began the rapid slide back to full-blown alcoholism. In Drunk Mom she shares her brutally honest story of her fight to stop drinking while facing the daunting reality of becoming a mom. Bydlowska has written for The Globe and Mail, Today's Parent, ELLE Canada, Salon, and The Huffington Post.

This week's episode features everyone's favourite astrologer, Georgia Nicols! Georgia explains that intuition isn't part of her approach to astrology and illuminates the mathematical approach to astrology. We talk about how she got started in her work, Linda Goodman's sun signs, the Ephemeris and the ridicule that even she experiences as a "soft science" practitioner. Georgia Nicols's wisdom and wit have made her a popular international astrologer whose horoscope columns appear in the National Post, Vancouver Province, Calgary Herald, Winnipeg Free Press, Victoria Daily News, Chicago Sun-Times, Press Democratic (Santa Rosa, California), China Daily (Beijing), and San Miguel (Mexico) as well as smaller weekly and monthly publications. She is a regular columnist in Elle Canada, The San Francisco Examiner, Washington Examiner (D.C.), and The Examiner (Baltimore), among others. Georgia's book, You and Your Future, is a best seller in Canada, and has international printings in three languages. (In Australia, it is published under the title "Your 40 Year Horoscope"). The Numinous Podcast is a complement to The Numinous School, an online intuition development program for people who want their self-awareness to serve a greater good.

Charlotte Szivak is a talented, beautiful soul who assists in guiding you to your Divine answers - and we are going to have an amazing talk about expanding your energies! Her unique talents and upcoming Spiritual Journey trips can assist with firing up your consciousness! Join us and get inspired! CHARLOTTE SZIVAK is an internationally renowned transformative intuitive Charlotte is a Soul Igniter, an Alchemist, a Conscious Evolutionary intuitive guide with Full Sensory Perception born on a New Moon Solar Eclipse gifting her with X-Ray vision, a background in Spiritual Energetic Psychology and a high vibrational frequency of healing. Charlotte is producer and host of the radio show “Goddess Alchemy and Divine Magic” on BBS Radio, a media personality and adviser / guest with numerous international T.V /talk shows (SLICE, USA, Discovery, SUN, Animal Planet Networks) movies, radio & print (ELLE Canada, REUTERS, Yahoo!). The Official Morning Show Psychic on Y108FM with Ben & Shawna. A keynote inspirational speaker, & soul singer she facilitates workshops, meditation nights, ascension programs, mentors, sacred ceremonies, initiation and a global  journey leader with www.Spiritualquestjourneys.com She has also starred in the Hollywood hit movies, “How to Lose a guy in 10 days”, “The Pacifier”, and “Hairspray”. Molly McCord is a Consciousness Catalyst whose Spiritual Awakening began in 2002. Discover more on her popular spirituality website, Conscious Cool Chic.com