Podcast appearances and mentions of Joe Fresh

In this episode of Beyond Limits, Olivia chats with Alessia Sculpt. Alessia Sculpt is a content creator, podcast host, and founder of A Sculpt Body, an online fitness platform and community that empowers women to live authentically and without sacrifice. After nearly a decade in finance, she left the corporate world to follow her passion for fitness and connection. Through her growing social media presence, Alessia shares candid conversations about body acceptance, divorce, dating, losing her mother at a young age, and navigating major life transitions. She has hosted sold-out events in cities like Toronto, NYC, and Miami, partnered with top brands like Joe Fresh, TRESemmé, Dove, and more, and continues to inspire with her relatable, big-sister energy and core mantra: “No Sacrifices.”They talk dating after divorce, mushroom ceremonies, career pivots, nervous system expansion, and redefining what it means to live authentically—without sacrifice.Key topics include:

Episode Summary: Shawn Byfield, an accomplished Canadian performer, choreographer, MC, and author. With an extensive career spanning film, television, and live performances, Shawn shares his personal journey, starting from a hyperactive child to becoming a seasoned dance professional. He recounts how his passion for dance ignited after watching the legendary Gregory Hines perform tap dance on television, leading him to pursue a diverse range of dance styles and eventually transition into the professional dance world. Shawn discusses the importance of creating your own opportunities, emphasizing how dancers should take initiative instead of waiting for their big break. He also dives into the lessons he's learned from his experiences in the competitive dance world and how it shaped his artistic growth.  In addition, Shawn shares insights from his latest project, You Came to Slay, a workbook designed to help dancers boost their confidence through thought-provoking questions. The episode highlights the significance of embracing feedback, overcoming imposter syndrome, and setting big, meaningful goals to achieve success in the dance industry. Show Notes: (00:00) - Introduction to Shawn Byfield, performer, choreographer, MC, and author (03:00) - Early dance journey, inspired by Gregory Hines and discovering tap (10:00) - Competitive dance, growing through competitions and learning (12:30) - Going professional, deciding to pursue dance full-time (17:30) - Performing highlights, roles in Hairspray and Pixels (25:00) - Choreography career, winning a Dora Award for I Think I Can (30:00) - Becoming an MC, transitioning to MCing and energizing audiences (35:00) - You Came to Slay, a workbook to boost dancer confidence (42:00) - How to handle and grow from feedback (47:00) - Advice for multifaceted dancers, exploring different dance paths (52:00) - Overcoming imposter syndrome, staying true to passions (57:00) - The power of setting big career goals (01:02:00) - Final thoughts, building a sustainable and successful dance career Biography: Shawn Byfield, Canada's Favourite Emcee, Entertainment Coach, and Distinguished Award Recipient, and performer has left an indelible mark on the Canadian entertainment industry. As an acclaimed performer, Shawn's credits include memorable appearances in films like "COBU 3D" (2012), "Turn The Beat Around," "HAIRSPRAY," and "Blues Brothers 2000," showcasing his captivating on-screen presence. He has also graced the stage in productions such as "Taal," "Bojangles," "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen," "The Music Man," and "The Ladies Man," further solidifying his status as a versatile entertainer. Shawn's talents extend beyond the screen and stage, as he has lent his charisma to TV commercials for brands like Dentyne, Best Buy, The Bay, Got Milk, Rogers Video, McDonald's, Molson Canadian, and Joe Fresh, becoming a sought-after talent in the advertising world. Shawn has been featured in esteemed publications such as the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, National Post, Now Magazine, Eye Weekly, Toronto Sun, and Canadian Living Magazine, offering valuable insights into the entertainment industry. In addition to his media presence, Shawn's engaging personality and wealth of knowledge have made him a frequent guest on popular television networks, including SLICE Network, Much Music, CBC's The National, Rogers TV, and Breakfast Television. His accomplishments include prestigious awards such as: Canada's DORA AWARD for Choreography (Canada's version of a Tony Award) and nominations for the GEMINI AWARDS and BLACK CANADIANS AWARDS. These accolades reflect his exceptional talent and industry recognition. Furthermore, Shawn Byfield is the author of the transformative NEW playbook, 'You Came To Slay!' This empowering guide goes beyond dance steps, offering a mental pass to unlock a dancer's true potential.  Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/shawnbyfield https://www.facebook.com/ShawnByfield

On this episode of The Food Professor Podcast, presented by Caddle, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Sylvain Charlebois bring on an influential guest: Per Bank, President and CEO of Loblaw Companies Limited.Bank, who joined Loblaw in late 2023 after a diverse career in Europe, shares his perspectives on Canadian retail, competition, and his vision for the company's future.In the news, we discuss Per's recent op-ed in The Globe and Mail, where he challenges current competition practices and addresses "false narratives" about retail consolidation, suggesting that Loblaw is open to removing specific property controls—if other industry leaders do the same.We explore other key food industry stories, including McDonald's recent health crisis linked to onion contamination, resulting in a steep traffic decline, especially in Colorado, and the CFIA's findings on safety in plant-based milk facilities.Additional segments cover legislation updates with Bill C-282, the HungerCount2024 report, Second Harvest's analysis on food waste, and the ongoing issue of shrinkage and theft in the food industry, featuring a quirky story of Jamie Oliver's "grate cheese robbery" campaign.About PerPer BankPresident and Chief Executive OfficerLoblaw Companies LimitedPer Bank is President and Chief Executive Officer of Loblaw Companies Limited, Canada's food and pharmacy leader, and the country's largest retailer and private-sector employer. In this role, which he assumed in November 2023, Mr. Bank is responsible for executing Loblaw's corporate strategy and overseeing all aspects of the business' day-to-day operations.Under Mr. Bank's leadership, Loblaw operates a network of 2,500 stores, pharmacies and e-commerce options, featuring many of Canada's favorite and most-trusted brands, including President's Choice, no name, Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, T&T, Joe Fresh, PC Express and PC Financial. The company's loyalty program, PC Optimum, is world-renowned with more than 16 million members. Its supply chain and technology networks are among the country's most robust.With a background in engineering and industrial businesses, Mr. Bank's expertise is exhaustive and undeniable. For over 20 years, he's acted as Chief Executive Officer for a wide range of consumer and retail companies across various global markets. Prior to joining Loblaw, he was CEO of Salling Group A/S with operations in Denmark, Germany, Poland; CEO of Tesco Hungary; and CEO of Coop Norden's operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark. He has also held senior leadership positions with Mars and Danfoss.Mr. Bank leads with purpose, values authenticity, and emphasizes open and honest two-way communication with both employee and customers. He is a decisive executive that brings unique voices and perspectives to every discussion.Mr. Bank is a native of Denmark, and is married with two university-aged children. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Johnny Russo has over 17 years of Digital Marketing, Ecommerce, and Brand experience. He is the Chief Digital and Marketing Officer at Lamour, where he leads the Direct to Consumer division for 4 Ecommerce brands and numerous Ecommerce sites. He also handles marketing for over 20 licenses. Previous to Lamour, Johnny was at The Kersheh Group as the Vice President of Ecommerce and Marketing, and also spent time with Mark's/Canadian Tire as AVP of Ecommerce and Digital Marketing. He has also worked at multi-channel retailers like Buffalo Jeans, Bentley, and globally for Mexx. Johnny is a published author. His book, Mastering Mindful Leadership: 105 Ways to Become the Leader Your Employees Need You to Be, was published in October 2022.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:40] Intro[01:48] Embracing digital change in a family business[02:29] Career shifts: From writing to marketing[03:45] Finding inspiration in Guerilla Marketing[05:00] Guerrilla Marketing: Action Over Talk[06:45] Learning from different companies & managers[08:15] Embracing larger brand challenges[09:06] Scaling career with strategic insights[09:52] Restructuring digital marketing channels[11:31] Planning incremental improvements[12:33] Strategizing flexible team dynamics[13:57] Adjusting strategies based on KPIs[15:15] Episode sponsors[18:27] Navigating brand storytelling challenges[20:02] Adapting to evolving demographics and interests[21:11] Experiencing success after strategic efforts[22:12] Inspired to write a leadership playbook[24:46] Addressing real-life leadership challenges[26:04] Transforming leadership through practical insights[27:15] Navigating talent retention & employee loyalty[28:16] Adapting to shifting fulfillment strategies[29:34] Evaluating revenue vs digital marketing metrics[30:48] Dealing with turnover & keeping a positive attitude[33:08] Making personal development a priority[34:05] Get in touch with Johnny RussoResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on YoutubeChoice for hosiery, intimates, and apparels lamour.com/en.htmlThe Original Padded Sock thorlo.com/Follow Johnny Russo linkedin.com/in/johnnyrusso/Mastering Mindful Leadership: 105 Ways to Become the Leader Your Employees Need You to Be amazon.com/Mastering-Mindful-Leadership-Become-Employees/dp/1988058848Book a demo today at intelligems.io/Done-for-you conversion rate optimization service storetester.com/If you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!

Listen to my friends Tito, Marc X, Arkatak, Pooh Heff and Groove answer the question "Who are some hip-hop heads that you knew, knew about and/or hung out with?" (80s and 90s edition). You get to hear about legends, crews and contributors like ISM, Robot, B-Boy Steve, Bash, Hero, Oyes, Rob (Al Knewman), Lincoln, Sugar Bear, Jamarkus (Willy Waysted), Constructive Ruckus, Ghetto Gabe, JR (Artson), Mike Murda, Fonzy, 4th Dimension, Exist the Battlecat, D.A., Paramedik, Rick (RAS), Flowbee, Audio Menace, Mike Allen, Shay, Skip, Chaz, Buddha, Juan Rojas, Jammin Joe Gallegos, Charles Chavez and the Chavez brothers, Charles Guy, Joe Fresh, Manolo, Abel, Shamanay, Bass, B-Sly, Rob Swift, HK, Red Man, Air Force Crew, Marcus, Kerm, Black Reign, 8 Shades of Black, Jamie, Tony Duenes, Blunt House, Victor (Sight), Genie, James Strohman, Rock Box, The Johnson's, Chris. ------ Beats produced by Caddy Diaz, Lobesmatic, Alex Arriaga and Jazzanaut Logo designed by Alex Arriaga

In this episode, Kena shares her deeply moving experiences with identity formation, belonging, and her complete devotion to her husband amidst his life-threatening illness and eventual passing. We discuss her childhood experiences with rejection and the importance of recognizing and appreciating our parents' growth and evolution, and we dive deep into the trauma, tension, and surrender of the caretaking journey. Kena shares what it looks like now to navigate new relationships, motherhood, and find joy after losing her husband, and how she has gotten free of her past identities and developed a devotion and commitment to herself.  We dive into: Kena's childhood experiences with rejection and self-esteem The evolution of parental relationships and changes in affection and expressions of love How her husband's illness and many years of caretaking impacted her identity & life The importance of prioritizing surrender and self-care as a caretaker Experiencing grief, relief & an identity crisis after her husband passed Kena's new level of self-awareness after her Psilocybin and MDMA experience And more Kena Paranjape is the founder of All You Are, an empowerment platform and community for women approaching and in mid-life. In addition to founding All You Are, Kena was the co-founder of recently acquired BRIKA, an innovative retail concept focused on highlighting and supporting emerging artisans and designers. Kena has 20+ years of experience in retail at brands like Indigo, Joe Fresh, and Gap. She was most recently the VP of Merchandising at Seth Rogen's company, Houseplant, where she was responsible for bringing to market their award-winning cannabis accessories collection. Kena is originally from the east coast, and now lives with her seven year old daughter in Toronto. She has a BSc from McGill and an MBA from the University of Toronto. She is the host of the podcast Be All You Are. Connect with Kena: Website: https://www.allyouare.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kena_allyouare/   Connect with me and let's go deeper: Website: https://www.pohongyu.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/pohong.yu/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/pohong.yu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pohongyu/

Brian interviews Joe Mimran. Joe is a leading contributor to the fashion and design industry and is best-known for creating a succession of visionary brands and retail concepts, including Club Monaco, Caban, Joe Fresh, Joe Fresh Beauty and Alfred Sung. Recognized universally as having a sharp eye, impeccable attention to detail, and insight into emerging trends, Joe is always on the forefront of what's next. Joe is also an avid investor and champions exceptional entrepreneurs. Joe also stared on the popular CBC show, Dragons Den. Recently he has acquired Mastermind and Tilley Hats. We talk about how Canada's Joe Mimran went from accountant to fashion mogul.

Kelcey, Sherman, Adam and Jerry break down all of this week's sneaker news including the new Joe Fresh Goods x NB, MSCHF Boots, and more plus another edition of Keep It or Kick It and On My Grizzly with Ja's new Denim Tears fit

 In 2013, Rana Plaza - an eight-storey garment factory collapsed in Bangladesh, killing over 11-hundred people.It's a tragedy that led to a lot of public anger towards the brands that made clothes there. Brands like Zara, Walmart, and Joe Fresh, owned by Loblaw. And at the time, Loblaw promised safe working conditions and fair wages.But ten years later has it followed through on those promises? The Fifth Estate's Mark Kelley tells guest host Daemon Fairless about the investigation.

 We've all heard about the importance of learning to say “no,” but what about the power of starting from “yes”? For photographer and content creator Aayushi Rana, saying “yes” to receiving her first DSLR camera, moving from Bangalore to London (Ontario, not England) at just 18 years old, and following a strong connection to the DECIEM brand led to her landing her dream job at the Ordinary. In this episode of the podcast, she shares her journey and discusses how starting from a place of “yes” continues to help her hone her craft, spark creativity, and achieve success. You definitely won't regret saying “yes” to giving this episode a listen!Key Takeaways: We discuss the creative process used by the team at the Ordinary, and how inspiration can come from anywhere — even trash can fires.Ever wonder whether it's truly possible to manifest the perfect job? Aayushi gives us a crash course on how to make your dreams a reality.Aayushi gives us the inside scoop on the Ordinary's inspiring company culture.We talk about the power of storytelling and why a picture really is worth a thousand words.Guest Bio: Aayushi Rana is a Canada based, India born fashion photographer. Her fascination with photography and storytelling started at a young age, with only a phone camera. Ever since her move to Canada, she spent her years crafting her niche in fashion and beauty photography. Over the course of her career, she has gained experience working with and orchestrating a team of creative individuals. She prides herself in her ability to be a continual learner and morph to the needs of her clients. She's had the opportunity to work with some incredible brands such as Hudson's Bay, Saks OFF 5th, Joe Fresh and most recently, DECIEM, the creators of The Ordinary. She thoroughly enjoys molding and shaping light and is constantly striving to create something beautiful. 

Kelcey, Sherm, Adam and Jerry break down this week's releases including the new A Ma Maniere x Air Jordan V Dusk, and Joe Fresh Goods x New Balance 990V4 Collection. Plus Kevin Durant fueds with Adidas this week, and another edition of Keep It Or Kick It and On My Grizzly

“If you're going to talk about women stepping into their purpose, you have to do it for yourself as scary as it may be.”-Kena ParanjapeIf you are facing big challenges in your business, then I've got someone who you need to hear from today. My guest Kena Paranjape is the founder of All You Are, an empowerment platform and community for women, who has navigated 20 years of career shifts and challenges, personal loss, and extreme personal transformation.Kena shares deeply about her journey with self-actualization and self-trust. As a young girl, she noticed very quickly that she felt a lack in her sense of belonging, and now, she's determined to help other women see that they are worthy of self-love and self-trust.Kena also shares how her co-founded company BRIKA pivoted from a B2C(Business to Customer) business to B2B (Business to Business) model after enormous success with various pop up stores around the city of Toronto.So, tune into today's episode if you're ready to take on all the challenges life has to give you!In‌ ‌this‌ ‌episode,‌ ‌you'll discover:‌ ‌The importance of introspection for personal and business growthWhy a sense of belonging can have a huge impact on your businessWhat it means to be on a journey of self-actualizationAbout Guest:Kena Paranjape is the founder of All You Are, an empowerment platform and community for women. Kena is also the co-founder of recently acquired BRIKA, an innovative retail concept focused on highlighting and supporting emerging artisans and designers. Kena has 20 years of experience in retail at brands like Indigo, Joe Fresh, and Gap, as well as a high-end eco-friendly boutique concept. She was most recently the VP of Merchandising at Houseplant, Seth Rogen's cannabis company where she was responsible for bringing to market their award-winning cannabis accessories collection.Highlights:‌ ‌00:01 Intro00:00 Meet Kena09:30 All You Are13:05 Intuition and guidance15:02 How Kena taps into her inner wisdom17:30 Cultivating a sense of belonging19:53 Kena's biggest business challenges21:13 What it's like to be acquired23:40 What she knows now25:55 What's nextLinks:‌https://allyouare.cahttps://instagram.com/kena_allyouarehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kenaparanjape/To work with me and make your next power move, visit:https://theroadtoseven.comStay ConnectedLike what you're hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don't miss it!You can also join the Road To Seven Facebook group to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs who want to band together and help each other rise up.I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I'd also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you!Follow me!Instagram: @shelaghcumminsTwitter: @shelaghcumminshttps://facebook.com/ShelaghCumminshttps://linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins

Welcome to The Voice of Retail podcast. I'm producer & host Michael LeBlanc, and this podcast is produced in conjunction with the Retail Council of Canada. Veteran retailer, entrepreneur, investor and friend of the pod David Lui is back this episode with his new business partner, Canadian retail legend Joe Mimran in an exclusive interview to talk about buying Vancouver's Kit & Ace, a retailer with an origin story that goes back almost a decade to it's founding by Lululemon lead designer Shannon Wilson and son JJ Wilson.   We talk about their impression of the brand today, what makes it great, and growth plans for this innovative apparel retailer.  About DavidDavid Lui is an accomplished global brand and entrepreneurial leader.With a wealth of experience in leading complex retail, digital and consumer environments, his impressive portfolio includes developing global award-winning marketing campaigns, scaling online e-commerce brands, and being named CEO of the twelfth Fastest Growing Company in Canada's PROFIT100, First for Fastest-Growing Company in British Columbia, Canada, winner of the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award, and a Business in Vancouver Forty under 40. In 2022, he was also ranked 11th in the Global CEO Award.David has significantly impacted the retail industry and community through his involvement as an investor and board member. He has served on the Board and Governance Committee for Hypertension Canada, the Retail Leadership Committee for the Canadian Marketing Association, the Marketing Advisory Committee for the Retail Council of Canada, and as a Board Member and Chair of the Marketing Committee for Theatre Calgary. He holds an MBA from the Ivey Business School at Western University.About JoeJoe Mimran is a leading contributor to the fashion and design industry and is best-known for creating a succession of visionary brands and retail concepts, including Club Monaco, Caban, Joe Fresh, Joe Fresh Beauty and Alfred Sung. Recognized universally as having a sharp eye, impeccable attention to detail, and insight into emerging trends, Joe is always on the forefront of what's next. Joe is also an avid investor and champions exceptional entrepreneurs. Joe also stars on the popular CBC show, Dragons Den, now in its 12th season.Chronology of entrepreneurial ventures:In 1978 Joe co-founded a manufacturing apparel business in Toronto Canada.In 1980 the Company launched the Alfred Sung brand which achieved immediate consumer acceptance and success. While the company controlled the design and manufacturing of the women's collection the company embarked on expanding the brand into a myriad of consumer products under license. In 2013 Joe sold his interest.In 1985 Joe founded Club Monaco, a vertical retail concept known for its distinctive minimalistic style and monochromatic palette. Club Monaco instantly became a cult brand that grew to over 150 stores in Canada, US, and Asia.In 2000, Club Monaco and Caban it's home products lifestyle concept, were purchased by Ralph Lauren, marking Ralph Lauren's first-ever acquisition.In 2001 Joe created Joseph Mimran and Associates. a consulting practice that has serviced numerous high profile international retailers, including Holt Renfrew, Saks Fifth Avenue, Woolworths, South Africa, Coles a major food retailer in Australia and Loblaws, Staples US and Kroger.In 2003 Joe created a range of home products for Loblaws under the Presidents Choice brands.In 2006 Joe created the Joe Fresh concept for Loblaws. He oversaw the brand's design and retail concepts, and made it the country's second largest apparel brand in dollars and units, with a vision of well-designed, well-priced clothes for a broad audience. Joe Fresh is sold in over 350 Loblaw stores in Canada and abroad.In addition to PC home in 2009 to Joe was also responsible for general merchandise products including the design, sourcing and presentation of all the GM private label brands.Joe retired from his position as Creative Director of Joe Fresh and General Merchandise in 2014.In 2019, Joe created and introduced gry mattr, a beautiful collection of home and office accessories that live at the intersection of work and life. Intelligently designed, globally inspired - and smartly priced. livegrymattr.comJoe's community efforts have included Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of Canada and honorary Chairman of the inaugural Canadian Arts and Fashion Awards. Joe has been the recipient of many industry awards including the Canadian Style Award and the lifetime achievement award by the Design Exchange. in 2015, Joe was inducted into Canada's Marketing Legends Hall of Fame. A patron of the arts, Mimran's philanthropic activities include support of the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, New Museum, New York and is a Luminaire for Luminato Arts Festival.An avid traveler and art collector, Joe divides his time between Toronto and New York and is the father of four wonderful children. About Michael Michael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row. Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Canada's top retail industry podcast, The Voice of Retail. He produces and co-hosts Remarkable Retail with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America. 

Welcome to today's ICYMI, where we kick off the week with a quick game-changing tip from one of our guests that you might have missed. Summer is in full swing, friends! And while we love ourselves a cottage moment like the next girlie, we recognize that these warmer months can also be a very triggering time for many of us when it comes to body image and insecurities. So this week we're throwing it back to our inspiring chat with Roxy Earle where she shares the ultimate mindset shift to banish negative self-talk and start positively developing the single most important relationship we'll ever have — the relationship with ourselves. Because at the end of the day, the only person holding you back from being your true confident self is you!Roxy is a former marketing professional turned model, entrepreneur, body positivity activist and a star on Real Housewives of Toronto. She started the #MySizeRox movement, which advocates that confidence comes in all shapes and sizes. She's worked with brands like Knix, H&M, Le Chateau and Joe Fresh to bring more inclusive sizing and styles to their stores. Roxy is also the co-founder of the Ana App, a tool that helps to build happiness, health and confidence by balancing your mental wellness with the unique cycles of your body.Listen to our full episode with Roxy here.Tune in every Monday for an expert dose of life advice in under 10 minutes.For show notes and more adulting tips, visit: teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultmedia @yunggillianaire@cailynmichaanFollow Roxy:@luxuriousroxyGet the Ana App: https://www.anahealth.com/

Aprille Thomas heads up the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) Public Relations Department, overseeing all PR efforts for the U.S., Canada, U.K., Latin America and the Caribbean, along with corporate communications for the organization. Aprille joined BTMI after leading on PR strategy at the five-diamond Sandy Lane Hotel, and later helping Canadian fashion brand Joe Fresh expand internationally into Saudi Arabia, Egypt, South Korea, Mexico and the Philippines.  Prior to her PR career, Aprille was an editor for Fine Cuisine, Parenting Today and Smart Homes magazines. She is a graduate of Leicester University U.K., and Saint Michael's College, Vermont, USA.  

Do soulmates really exist? Do we choose our partners or is it fate? Valeria explores this topic with her husband of ten years, Gary Lipovetsky. To Valeria, Gary is more than her spouse. He's her business partner, her co-parent, and the love of her life. But neither Gary nor Valeria are sure that they're actually soulmates! Join the conversation to hear this couple's journey from first kiss to kids, how their upbringings shaped their views on relationships, and how parenthood altered their bond. Find Gary on Instagram. This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Joe Fresh. Get 25% off their entire website spanning apparel, accessories, and footwear when you use the code Valeria25 at checkout. Fresh Style. Fresh Price. Joe Fresh. This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Covergirl. Check out their entire catalog of clean, cruelty-free beauty, including their brand-new color correcting serums, on Amazon. Easy, Breezy, Beautiful. Covergirl. Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Producer: Lizzie Stewart  Associate Producer: Emily Krumberger Supervising Producer: Enna Garkusha  Executive Producer: Michelle Khouri Script written by: William Cagle, Ellie Katz, and Sara Naz Jadbabaie  Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica Olivier Mixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-Curtis Session engineering: DonTaé Hodge.  Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.   Explicit: N Scheduled?: N Link to FINAL cut:  Midroll (00:00.000): Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Producer: Lizzie Stewart  Associate Producer: Emily Krumberger Supervising Producer: Enna Garkusha  Executive Producer: Michelle Khouri Script written by: William Cagle, Ellie Katz, and Sara Naz Jadbabaie  Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica Olivier Mixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-Curtis Session engineering: DonTaé Hodge.  Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.

Joseph Mimran is a Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur, best known for founding the Club Monaco and Joe Fresh brands. He was also an investor on the Dragons' Den television series. Now, owner of TILLEY.TILLEY:The best performance hats and apparel in modern style. Sun protection, technical fabrics. Discover Tilley's hats, down jackets and clothing, uniting fashion with high performance. Buy Now, Pay Later. Types: Fishing Hat, Sailing Hat, Camping Hat, Safari Hat, Bucket Hat.THE OFFICIAL BRIMMED AND BUCKET HAT OF THE MASTERS!www.tilley.com

How do you make new friends as an adult? Who can you be your full authentic self around? How do you handle a friendship breakup? And how much work do you have to put into your friendships as an adult? Valeria attempts to tackle these questions with help from female friendship coach and educator, Danielle Bayard Jackson, and her best friend of fourteen years, Mary B. Sharon. While romantic relationships often take priority in our culture, this episode turns the spotlight on the people who help you get through life: your friends! Find Danielle Bayard Jackson on Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok. This Not Alone episode is sponsored by Joe Fresh. Get 25% off their entire website spanning apparel, accessories, and footwear when you use the code Valeria25 at checkout. Fresh Style. Fresh Price. Joe Fresh. Not Alone is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media. Producer: Lizzie Stewart  Associate Producer: Emily Krumberger Supervising Producer: Enna Garkusha  Executive Producer: Michelle Khouri Script written by: William Cagle, Ellie Katz, and Sara Naz Jadbabaie  Script editors: Isabel Moncloa Daly and Jessica Olivier Mixer and sound designer: Claire Bidigare-Curtis Dialogue editing: Sidney Evans  Session engineering: DonTaé Hodge.   Follow Valeria on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok.

Maddalen Pasini is a force. Her passion for her passions is infectious, transfixing when she's talking about the things she's bringing into the world. A long-time publicist, she began at Joe Fresh as an intern, then went to Toronto-based boutique agency Faulhaber Communications. Over the years, her clientele grew beyond fashion into design, hospitality, art & cannabis with Tokyo Smoke. Just before the pandemic in 2020, she and best friend Sam Brophy launched their psychedelic wellness movement brand Yawn. She grew up just outside of Toronto, the only child of hardworking, loving parents. Her father was in the police force for over 30 years and Staff Sergeant of Homicide for a decade. Her mother, an immigrant from Hungary, was in the dental industry. Hungarian was Maddalen's first language, something she learned young from spending time with her grandparents. Growing up was sticky, with her navigating bullying. As a teen, she took the train to the city and began going to metal shows, where she found her community. Her network began to grow through pockets of the underground music scene.She graduated from university with a double major in cultural studies & film—and she began questioning what she really wanted to do. The answer lay in her network, and she began a PR career. Transitioning into psychedelics was organic & something that had been brewing for a while—today, the brand donates a portion of profits to organizations conducting research & trials and offering support, such as the Heffter Institute & the @firesideproject, North America's first psychedelic peer support hotline.In this conversation, we dive deep into the importance of finding her metal community in her teens; how ‘outsiders' often become culture makers; the way psychedelics helped changed her over the last 15 years; why education around harm reduction and psychedelics is essential; current psilocybin regulations; equity in the space; and much more.      [TIMESTAMPS]6:02 - Growing up9:14 - High school and life after16:27 - When she got into psychedelics and her first experience18:49 - The transition from PR to Yawn21:38 - Yawn and the ‘psychedelic wellness movement'25:39 - Why harm reduction is essential29:52 - Regulations and setbacks in the industry 33:54 - Hero dose vs. microdose 43:15 - How Yawn began45:47 - Equity and what she wants to see change in this industry49:48 - Change our view on these medicines and avoiding exploitation of them53:03 - Major shifts in herself as a human 55:47 - Yawn x Secular Sabbath collaboration01:01:01 - Upcoming projects01:04:15 - Tips for microdosing 01:05:46 - What psilocybin has brought to her life 01:07:10 - What she loves most about herself and humanity01:09:30 - Final question01:10:18 - Where to find Yawn[Today's Sponsors]Before Company: https://beforecompany.com/discount/CRAFT10 - get 10% off your entire order; one-time use per customer; no expiry dateotō healing: https://www.instagram.com/otohealing/ - email otohealing at gmail.com to get 10% off your initial sound therapy session

In episode 58, master clothing craftsman Keti McKenna tells the story of her fashion career from recently-immigrated geophysicist in NYC in the 1990s, to seamstress, to patternmaker at designer brands, and finally founder of her own high-end suiting brand Ketivani. Keti's original career was as a geophysicist, but she always had a love of fashion and sewing since she was a little girl growing up in Tbilisi, Georgia. She immigrated to New York City in the early 90's and soon began selling her designs to local boutiques in the Forest Hills neighborhood of the city. At the same time, she completed her Patternmaking degree at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology. She worked as a patternmaker, fit model, designer and technical design manager for a wide range of companies including Federated, Tommy Hilfiger, Anne Klein, Tahari, Adrianna Papell and Joe Fresh. She frequently traveled to overseas factories to train representatives in craftsmanship and garment construction, as well as to troubleshoot production problems. She moved to Denver, Colorado with her husband in summer of 2015 for a change of pace and to enjoy what Colorado has to offer. In Denver, she established her own business: Ketivani. She designs and produces upscale clothing for specialty stores and offers classes in sketching, draping and patternmaking at Denver Design Incubator (DDI). Keti is considered one of the industry's unique talents. Not only can she draw beautiful and sophisticated fashion sketches, but she also brings a wealth of technical construction knowledge and industry expertise to transform such illustrations to finished products. In this episode, you'll learn: How Keti got her first job in the industry in NYC in the early 1990s Why Keti decided to get a patternmaking degree at FIT Why many designer fashion brands thought hand-drafted paper patterns were better quality than digital patterns for many years The importance of a good patternmaker Why designers sometimes have to approve less-than-perfect fit or quality What to look for in a high-quality suit Why Keti intentionally keeps her brand small The challenges of making high-end products as a small brand How Keti got the opportunity to show her work and process as part of an exhibit at the Denver Art Museum and what that did for her business People and resources mentioned in this episode: Ketivani website Keti's email Ketivani Instagram Ketivani Facebook Keti's LinkedIn Denver Design Incubator

For the rest of the summer, we're doing a Summer Rewind, re-releasing some of our must-listen episodes as we ramp up to the launch of season two. See you in September friends!Summer can be a very triggering time for a lot of people when it comes to body image and insecurities. We polled you guys on Instagram about how you're feeling in terms of confidence and self-acceptance, and we learned that we're definitely not alone in this feeling. 76% of you said that summer triggers your insecurities, while 77% of you are feeling anxious about re-emerging from lockdowns with all the physical and mental changes we've undergone. 91% of you said that you struggle with negative self-talk, and we feel you...we can all be our own worst critics and bullies.That's why we called in body positivity activist and the Queen of confidence, Roxy Earle. We're on a mission to help everyone (including ourselves) positively develop the single most important relationship we'll ever have — our relationship with ourselves. And that requires unconditional self-love, compassion, gratitude and some helpful tools to get us out of negative spirals when we're struggling with our self-esteem or body image. Roxy is a former marketing professional turned model, entrepreneur, body positivity activist and a star on Real Housewives of Toronto. She started the #MySizeRox movement, which advocates that confidence comes in all shapes and sizes. She's worked with brands like Knix, H&M, Le Chateau and Joe Fresh to bring more inclusive sizing and styles to their stores, and is launching the Ana App, which is a tool to increase positivity & confidence while also optimizing your health. Tune in as we chat about:Gill's mindset shift for dealing with negative spirals, finding pride and respect in herself, and abandoning clothing sizesCailyn's newfound outlook on self-love & body image as a soon-to-be momThe moment that inspired Roxy to start the #MySizeRoxs movementHow confidence became her secret sauce and how to cultivate it (hint: it's not genetic, it's accountability!)Roxy's tips for practicing positive self-talk and self-love dailyWhy Roxy is advocating for inclusivity and representation in the fashion industryHow a gratitude practice can help you combat insecurities and change your lifeWhy filters and body contouring apps are unattainable, exhausting and quite honestly...boring!The mindset shift to have a healthier relationship with your bodyThe importance of practicing and modelling self-love as a parentThe #1 tip for looking and feeling your best in photosWe hope this episode inspires you to wear the damn shorts this summer and to start loving yourself unconditionally. You deserve it. And if you need any support on your self-love journey, we're here for you.For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:@teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian:@yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:@cailynmichaan/Follow Roxy:@luxuriousroxy/Get the Ana App:instagram.com/theanaapp/

All right, all right. All right. Friends, we are back with another episode today...This one talks all about the Canna-culture.... that's right, Cannabis culture, the industry, CBD and its healing properties and much more.And I am so excited to have this conversation with an incredible guest who is not just a leader in her industry, but a leader who is trailblazing the way for social change in every way. Today's guest is none other than my dear friend, Trang Trinh CPA, CA. She was the founding director and CEO of TREC brands—a recreational cannabis brand house that developed and manages WINK, Blissed, and Thumbs Up brands. Trang obtained her chartered accountant designation at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and expanded into the industry with Deloitte to develop her skillset in finance strategy, and business operations at Loblaw Companies and Joe Fresh. She worked on over 10 mergers and acquisitions during her time at Deloitte. Prior to leading and founding TREC brands, Trang was a leader in the cannabis sector with an M&A (mergers and aquisitions) lens at Deloitte and guided her clients through cannabis legislation here in Canada in 2018. So, my little bean counter friend was already dipping her toe in cannabis way back when it was first coming out to be legal in Canada. Trang was also renowned as a talent builder in her previous role as Deloitte Canada's women initiative network national chair, where she led a program to recruit, develop and retain, which is super important, top talent women at the firm. Today she is focused on creating a culture of diversity and inclusivity. She's an inspiration and mentor to many, myself included, and continues to pursue her mission of equality and values-based foundation. Trang believes that it is the company's values that drive profits, and not the other way around. She is a champion for diversity and inclusion and advancement of women. We need more women leaders like her, don't we? Trang holds an Honours Business Administration degree from the Richard Ivey School of Business and is a CA CPA. If you are curious to know why this powerhouse went from counting beans to selling weed, then this is the podcast for you!Loved this episode?  I know, me too, friend! Me too! If this episode resonated with you, we'd love to hear from you, say hi on Instagram @shantellebisson, @withoutlosingyourcool, @trangmtrinh and for the love of all things cool, if you have a burning question you'd like answered, go to shantellebisson.com/podcast  and leave us a message for your question to be featured on our upcoming episodes!Share your takeaways on social media and tag us & subscribe+rate+leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and send us a screenshot of your review to be entered to win some cool prizes!Also, ps. Save the Date - May 26th, my newest book Loving Yourself Without Losing Your Cool officially comes out!Until next time friends! Do the hard things, and show up like you mean it! Without Losing Your Cool!

On this episode of Business Class: Build it Braver, Joe Mimran, Founder of Joe Fresh and Club Monaco and former Dragon on CBC’s Dragon’s Den, chats with Catherine Addai, CEO, designer, and lead stylist of Toronto based clothing label, Kaela Kay, about scaling up business production, when and how to take your business to the next level of growth and more! To learn more from this episode visit us at Business Class. Views expressed in this podcast belong to the business owners and do not necessarily reflect those of American Express.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brand architect, creative visionary, serial entrepreneur, fashion legend, business leader—Joe Mimran is difficult to pin down in just one title. For Canadians, he doesn't need one. Mimran, perhaps best known for launching beloved brands Club Monaco and Joe Fresh, has become a household name—and that was before his stint on CBC's popular reality TV show, Dragons' Den. Join Joe Jackman, Jackman Founder and CEO, as he and Mimran discuss creative collaboration, the entrepreneurial mindset, and the differences between brands that falter and ones that thrive. 

Not many people – or brands -- love change as much as Joe Jackman. The CEO of Jackman Reinvents has been a valued advisor to major retailers like Staples and brands like Flow Water, to B2B companies and to private equity partners. In this episode hear how he uses insights about trends and human behavior to drive change – or reinvention – and why that's essential for a brand today. Jackman believes that moving from town to town as a kid with his retail exec dad emboldened him and taught him relationship skills. To the envy of any who have experienced “imposter complex,” Jackman has confidently embraced change professionally, moving from creative to CMO to CEO, admittedly making it up as he went along at many of the stops along the way. Learn what's needed for companies to thrive, and the consequences for those that choose to emulate ostriches. This 40-minute conversation is filled with insights – or, as Jackman calls them when working with clients, “nuggets you can actually hang a strategy off.” I encourage a full listen, but here are some unmissable elements and Jackman Takeaways: Change has been coming fast and furious for many years, but the pandemic has compressed the need for speed to do things differently now; not just in people's lives, but in the dynamics of the marketplace  Jackman Takeaway: “If you're not changing and evolving, you're stuck. That would probably be the best scenario. But the more common scenario is you're moving backwards or, in business terms, you're waning or dying.” Joe Jackman explained his personal path and how an appreciation of change took him from creative director to business owner after stints helping launch brands like Joe Fresh (no relation!).  Jackman Takeaway: “I said, why can't I be a brand strategist? What do I need to know? Who do I need to learn from? And then, eventually, I just thought, ‘Why can't I shape strategy at the very highest level?” That attitude led to becoming a “reinventionist” – and the definition thereof: Jackman Takeaway: “It's a word I made up, but basically the definition is to just be really good at making change happen and to great benefit. The world needs more people with the skills and in the mindset of making change.” Learn which immutable law of marketing he adopted from Al Ries and Jack Trout and built his agency on. Jackman's concept of reinvention is tied to “invention,” and a brand's transformation is intrinsically tied to its DNA. We need to collectively “reposition the entire idea of change in our minds as a positive force, and essential. It should be seen as creating the next best, most powerful and relevant version of you or your company.” (He literally wrote the book on this: “Reinventionist Mindset” with a set of five principles for change.) The status quo – especially when paired with success -- is a killer. Business model life cycles, executives' tenures, the length of brands' relevance, are all compressing. So, since “the future arrives daily,” brands need to figure out step-by-step how to evolve and “get pro athlete good at it or you have it done to you.” Learn how Jackman helped Staples create trial stores that were hybrid workspace meets product sampling; and transformed Rexall, including being the first drugstore in Canada to start offering flu shots. Jackman Takeaway on Retail: “In a world of choice, which is what the internet did to retail, retail was relatively slow to adapt.... There are exceptions, but retail generally sat and was lacking innovation... A lot of disruption was enabled by that sense of ‘oh, maybe one day we'll evolve, but stores are the thing now...'. If retail leadership was prescient in reading what's happening, Amazon wouldn't exist. Casper wouldn't exist. Netflix wouldn't exist and there'd be a streaming service called Blockbuster.” Big Jackman Takeaway: “There's probably only one rule in all of this work in transformation: That you must deeply understand who your cu...

At two pivotal moments in his life, Joseph Tassoni's mother asked him a simple question: “What will make you happy?” Each time, the answer changed the course of Joseph's life. From the stock room to Joe Fresh to starting his own eponymous line of “Proudly Made in Canada” fashion, Joseph Tassoni has led the industry, taken big leaps, and followed his heart to success. As a fashion designer, he doesn't compromise in his materials and in his quality. As a leader, he cares. And when you care, it shows in the product and the team. Follow Joseph: Facebook: Joseph Tassoni Instagram: @JosephTassoni web: josephtassoni.com Connect with Ashlee: email: ashlee@ourforte.ca Instagram: ashlee.livingstone

Vaxxed girl summer is in full swing, and there's so much good energy and hope again! But summer can also be a very triggering time for a lot of people when it comes to body image and insecurities. We polled you guys on Instagram about how you're feeling in terms of confidence and self-acceptance, and we learned that we're definitely not alone in this feeling. 76% of you said that summer triggers your insecurities, while 77% of you are feeling anxious about re-emerging from lockdowns with all the physical and mental changes we've undergone. 91% of you said that you struggle with negative self-talk, and we feel you...we can all be our own worst critics and bullies.That's why we called in body positivity activist and the Queen of confidence, Roxy Earle. We're on a mission to help everyone (including ourselves) positively develop the single most important relationship we'll ever have — our relationship with ourselves. And that requires unconditional self-love, compassion, gratitude and some helpful tools to get us out of negative spirals when we're struggling with our self-esteem or body image. Roxy is a former marketing professional turned model, entrepreneur, body positivity activist and a star on Real Housewives of Toronto. She started the #MySizeRox movement, which advocates that confidence comes in all shapes and sizes. She's worked with brands like Knix, H&M, Le Chateau and Joe Fresh to bring more inclusive sizing and styles to their stores, and is launching the Ana App, which is a tool to increase positivity & confidence while also optimizing your health. Tune in as we chat about:Gill's mindset shift for dealing with negative spirals, finding pride and respect in herself, and abandoning clothing sizesCailyn's newfound outlook on self-love & body image as a soon-to-be momThe moment that inspired Roxy to start the #MySizeRoxs movementHow confidence became her secret sauce and how to cultivate it (hint: it's not genetic, it's accountability!)Roxy's tips for practicing positive self-talk and self-love dailyWhy Roxy is advocating for inclusivity and representation in the fashion industryHow a gratitude practice can help you combat insecurities and change your lifeWhy filters and body contouring apps are unattainable, exhausting and quite honestly...boring!The mindset shift to have a healthier relationship with your bodyThe importance of practicing and modelling self-love as a parentThe #1 tip for looking and feeling your best in photosWe hope this episode inspires you to wear the damn shorts this summer and to start loving yourself unconditionally. You deserve it. And if you need any support on your self-love journey, we're here for you. This episode is brought to you by Dove. Visit teachmehowtoadult.ca/dove for details on how to try a free sample of their Deep Moisture Hand Sanitizer that we can't stop raving about!Teach Me How To Adult is a podcast that serves up expert interviews, candid experiences and actionable advice on everything you never learned growing up. Follow along as we figure it out together!For show notes and more adulting tips, visit:teachmehowtoadult.caSign up for our monthly adulting newsletter:teachmehowtoadult.ca/newsletter Follow us on the ‘gram:instagram.com/teachmehowtoadultpodcast Follow Gillian:instagram.com/yunggillianaire/Follow Cailyn:instagram.com/cailynmichaan/Follow Roxy:instagram.com/luxuriousroxy/Get the Ana App (coming soon): instagram.com/theanaapp/

Welcome to the MWSA Podcast for Wednesday, June 23rd. We begin with another edition of “Ask The Doctor," focusing on COVID-19 questions sent in by you, the listener. We're joined by Dr. Craig Jenne, Infectious Disease Specialist with the University of Calgary. What effect has the Pandemic had on minor medical procedures and treatments, and will there be lasting effects as we move back to "normal?". We get the results of new research on the topic from a Professor of Health Policy. It's been a long “intermission," but entertainment is finally starting to ramp back up. The Jubilee Auditorium has some big plans for summer with their event called "Jubefest”. And today is the first ever “Differences Day." A day to come together and celebrate our differences, in support of the “Special Olympics”. We get details from a huge supporter of the initiative. “Dragon's Den” star and creator of the “Joe Fresh” brand Joe Mimran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we're talking about BODY IMAGE with Roxy Earle. An absolute powerhouse, Roxy's confidence is contagious! After her casting on The Real Housewives of Toronto, she has used her new-found platform to shift the meaning of plus-size beauty and fashion, actively empowering women of all shapes and sizes with her #MySizeRox movement. As she continues to ignite her passion for business and empowerment, Roxy is working towards developing an app that combines her love for women empowerment and health that is changing the game for women around the world - we, at STYLE Canada simply cannot wait!Elise sat down with Roxy to speak about the key(s) to confidence, how body image can impact our relationships, the incredible work she is doing in the fashion industry and more!  Follow Roxy on Instagram or check out her website!  Stay tuned for the launch of her all-new swim line at Joe Fresh!   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Known for her magnetic personality and sharing her life online, Valeria Lipovetsky is an influencer and founder of VALERIA INC. and e-commerce business, Leia Collection. Valeria started her career as a model at only 16-years-old, then studied holistic nutrition, and went on to share her knowledge of health and wellness on YouTube. Fast forward four years and Valeria has built a highly engaged following across multiple social media platforms, including Instagram (1.4M), YouTube (1.5M), and TikTok (1.1M). Her content focuses on fashion, family, and self-love content. Valeria has worked with esteemed brands such as Dior, Joe Fresh, Dyson, American Express, Sephora, Nordstrom, Mercedes-Benz, Chanel, and many more. On top of her social presence, Valeria has built VALERIA INC. which specializes in talent management and influencer marketing, as well as Leia Collection, an e-commerce lifestyle brand.   Follow Valeria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valerialipovetsky/?hl=en   Find Valeria on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWkDFq1pO7YNzifE3A4UsMA   Shop the Leia Collection: https://linktr.ee/shopleia   Follow The Big Move on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thebigmovepodcast/ Follow Em, The Lipstick Fever here: https://www.instagram.com/thelipstickfever/  Sign up for The Big Move Podcast email newsletter: https://forms.gle/E84RHcjkuXRERFWu7

www.valerielavignelife.com/marina for full show notes! [1:49] Hey Marina! Welcome to the Women's Empowerment Podcast! Thank you so much for joining me today!... I was thinking about when we met, and I was trying to figure out where exactly it was. It was at the June Motel (in Prince Edward County) over a weekend retreat with the Toronto Business Babes and The Content Planner. I remember seeing you in your kimono with your long blonde hair and you're really tall and colourful and I wanted to know who you were, and I was excited when you started talking to me at one of the lunches. One of the things I want to talk about today is your personal journey. So you have a pretty intense and very empowering story, and I'd love for you to share that story, in your own words.  Yes. Thank you, I do have an intense story that's for sure, and I think that's because I've worn a lot of hats and I've been through a lot in my life so far. I'm an artist and designer, and basically started my career want to be a fashion designer. When I was 18 I moved to New York City and I worked in Fashion and I went to the Parsons School of Design, but the journey took about 20 years to get me to where I am right now. So all that happened in between is what made me the woman that I am today. So that's: leaving home, discovering who you are as an artist, that's going through experiences that create who I became and essentially it was all in the last year that it really unfolded for me. I guess I'll tell you about how it all came to be. I moved to New York and 18 and basically started my career in fashion design and I came back to Vancouver after 9/11. That was a hard time for me to go back to New York City because the world had changed so much. So I've been through a lot of world changes and sort of drama things, at the time it was so scary so I begged my parents to let me drop out of school and sort of figure out who I am. And when I did drop out of school, in my senior year, I ended up starting my own clothing line which won a lot of awards and accolades, but I was 21. I was SUPER young! I needed up doing that for 5 years and it was amazing but I really had no clue of what I was doing, so long story short, I went back out into the world and I decided to try all the things that were on my bucket list. Because I knew when I was 24/25 I didn't have a social life because I ran a business at that age. I get it because now I do the same thing again because of the experiences that I've had. So when I was about 24/25, maybe 26 I just went out into the world and checked everything off my bucket list and everyone thought I was crazy and tried to intervene but I was like, 'no I want to be in a rock band, and I want to be a yoga teacher, I want to do all these things' because I just had no fear. I could always come back and work for another clothing company or start my own clothing company again. But I was so young and I didn't know about the planet and I didn't know about sustainability, other than the little bit that I had read about. I didn't understand until I had a clothing line and I went overseas and I saw people sewing. I didn't know where this stuff comes from. And when you go to the store and you buy things, you don't know where they come from. As I got older I really started to care about that. And I got all the stuff off my chest about wanting to be in a band, and I did it! I did all those things for about 18 months, and I was a yoga teacher for about 6 or 7 years, during the whole experience and yoga is still a huge part of my life. After quitting my rock band I told my parents I wanted to be a graphic designer and I want to design websites and  I want to go to the Art Institute or Vancouver, because I'm from Vancouver. And my parents sat me down and told me that I was going back to New York and you're graduating. So I reached out to the school and asked if they would take me back after 8 or 9 years. Even though they had just changed their curriculum, they allowed me to go back. So I went back to New York at 30 years old and I got to do my senior year. So it was a real cool kind of circle story of going back to where I really belonged, but getting the things off my chest that I didn't know if they were the career I wanted. I think there's so much pressure when you're young to pick your degree; decide what you want to do, but really you have to experience your life. You have to try to fly at other things and see what sticks. I am so grateful I had that time and I will never regret going on tour with a rock band and teaching yoga all over the world. I could to teach yoga in Hawaii, Barcelona, and Las Vegas and it was just so amazing! Because when I got my Yoga Certification, I met so many amazing people that had their own studios all over the world and that's so cool and it's just part of my story. From there, I ended up going back to school, graduating, and my boyfriend at the time was not able to work in New York so I was looking for a job in Canada, and from my graduation I got a job at Joe Fresh in Toronto. So that's how I ended up in Toronto. I started as a Print and Pattern textile designer and kind of worked my way up. It was amazing to meet Joe Mimran who was such a force in the fashion industry. He started up Club Monaco and sold it, then ended up partnering with Loblaws to great this grocery store brand. There were so many amazing things I took out of that experience, and one of them was I really learned about Fast Fashion. And that just tugged at my heartstrings because I remember my experience with fashion and going overseas and I worked with small factories in Thailand, and Indonesia and I was in Bali. I make resort ware, it's always been beachy. So when I worked at Joe Fresh, I got to see the units; 10 000, 20 000. And it just kind of blows your mind. You know, every grocery store around the world is selling these things. And what happens to the product when it doesn't sell? What happens? That's when I started to ask questions, and there were some incidences where factories were falling down and the quality of the work environment wasn't really there. It was just kind of like a weird eye-opener and in the long run it just kind of brought back the fact that I knew I was going to design for myself again, I knew I was going to have a clothing line again, I knew I was going to do something with my art. And I knew it had to be something sustainable. It had to be organic in some sense, I knew the working conditions had to be good. That was sort of my mission statement for when I had to go ahead and create a new product line. I worked for Joe Fresh for a while and then I got kind of pinched from another company who offered me the world, and that's when I started to learn about the work force in a big city. When I started to work for other companies, they promise you all this stuff, and you design but it's the same kind of circle. But the good thing is I got bigger roles, and I got more responsibility, and then I had to manage a team, and then I became a creative director. All those things [I kept thinking,] 'am I read to do this on my own?' and I was just kind of waiting for an opportunity and the Artist Project in Toronto came around and my husband was kind of getting annoyed with me because I had all these paintings, and he's like, 'They're taking up the whole garage, are you going to tell people you have paintings to buy, or are they just going to be here in the garage forever?' and I wasn't really showcasing myself as an artist. I wasn't really promoting myself as an artist at the time. So I decided to go for it and apply for the Artist Project and I got in off the waitlist! It was 2017 that I did my first booth and I pretty much ended up selling all my paintings, and I lightbulb went off, so from there I, I knew I wanted to wear something at my art shows. I had already started designing things for my brother's winery - where I am now - so I had always kept vendors and connections that I knew I could start printing my own product on. My brother was the first person that needed tea towels, tote bags, scarves, and I found a factory that checked off all the boxes. But I wanted a kimono, because I wanted to wear something that looked like my art while I was selling my paintings! So I was like, 'I definitely have to have a draping kimonos, that's just what it has to be!' Silk, floor length, it has to feel good on this skin. I'm really picky with fabric now as I'm getting older now, it has to feel good on the skin, I don't care how cute you look in something, once it's touching your skin, it has to feel good. So I'd rather have a lot less stuff now, but when I was younger I wanted it all and that's where it kind of came from; that's where it all switched. I ended up making my first kimono. My husband, when he saw me put it on was like, 'that is insane, that is so cool, that is amazing.' Then I'd show friends and [they would all] want one. Then I'd wear it out and [people asked me where I got it], so then I ended up making different prints and thinking up new ideas. They were one off prints and really expensive obviously, I'm not fast fashion, so you're paying premium dollar to have one made. I went on to more art shows, and the One of a Kind Show asked me if I wanted to be apart of [it], after seeing me at the Artist Project, and this was a dream! I would never have thought they would even allow me in, but I sell my art, and then I make my fabrics. It became a lifestyle of watercolour on different things. I love minimal art with white backgrounds and beautiful watercolour prints. I like that it goes on kimonos, and I sort of just created this Art of Marina Brand. That's sort of where I ended up, and I knew that it had to be sustainable. Marina is my name, and I'm really into the ocean and beaches and resorts. Once I become profitable, I will be giving back to the ocean, clean water, shark free marinas. Everything to do with preserving our oceans and keeping them clean. It was kind of just like 'whoa, this is actually kind of a brand? Because my name is Marina, I'm all about the ocean and I design resort wear!' I kind of just thought I was ready! The One of a Kind Show in 2018 was the last show I did as a creative director. A week after the show, I got into a car accident. So that was when BOOP! Life changed big time! This is where the things get kind of weird because, what everyone didn't know (that saw me and met me). I do have a very positive and happy energy and I love everybody and I just see the light in pretty much everyone. But I was going through a really dark time. My husband and me are crazy in love and have been best friends for ever and amazing relationship, and connection; all the things, so blessed! But the only thing we weren't blessed with was having children. We just had a slew of miscarriages and trauma that happened to us with trying to have a baby, and so I wasn't going to give up at that point because having a child was the biggest thing I ever wanted. I think sometimes when you can't have something, you want it 900 times more, and you start to go a little crazy. So I actually got to that point. Everyone that was pregnant in the office was a trigger. I started to take away from all the positive blessings that I did have, because of something that I couldn't have. And that's where life got weird for me, because I pretty much went after everything I wanted and worked hard to achieve it. But the crazy thing about fertility and pregnancy is that, that's something you have no control over. And a lot of people can't let go of that, and I was one of them. So when I was in my car accident, I was pregnant, and it was a healthy pregnancy. And it was the first time that I was like finally pregnant, and I got into the car accident. And I was like, 'Okay the Universe obviously has other plans for me,' and there's not a lot that I can do at this point, other than step back and work on my own healing.  I've gone through so much healing which is why I'm able to talk about this, and this is why I wrote my book, which I will share with you, is because the hardest thing in the world for women is infertility. When you're trying to conceive, or when you do and you have miscarriages, it's so painful. Hugs and love to every woman who has gone through that. There are so many different stages of women and their fertility and their cycle. Like postpartum and what happens to your body. Women who can't have children, they would give up their leg to have a kid! So when I see women with postpartum and body image and body shaming... hunny I would take those stretch marks, I would take the pain that you went through, I would lose the sleep because it's something that I couldn't have! But this is the mental and psychological thing that we go through as women. What I started to do when I was going through my healing, was I realized that, I do have so many other blessings, and if I can help other women who have gone through this, find their light... I want to be that light to say, 'I've gone through it. I've lost babies. And I'm okay.' Because I've taken the time to dig deep and get the spiritual healing. I wasn't into the whole mediation and taking the time to write affirmations and focusing on the positive energy and the light you've been given. I wasn't into that. I was in corporate fashion, I loved the world, but I didn't have any issues. I worked, got what I needed and moved on. It wasn't until I couldn't have something and then I had a tragic car accident that I legitimately had to step back and find my purpose. I did a podcast with Making Smith "A Walk in My Stilettos" One of the things we both took out of that was that Pain Births Purpose. When you read a good story about somebody, or you watch an Oscar winning movie about someone's life, the best stories are the most painful ones, right? Because they overcame and obstacle, and they looked deeper and found their light. I'm grateful for that car accident - in a crazy way. I'm still sad about what happened and I relive it sometimes and I go to my meditation places, and I find a way to deal with it when it comes up, because it does. But I'm grateful for the light that it did bring out in me. In a sense that I was like, okay well I didn't lose my arm, I can still draw, I can still paint. I have time now to focus on nourishing my body, my soul and my purpose. That was [part] of how I overcame the dark side. I decided that this is what happened and it is what it is, and I'm just going to focus on why I'm here and what's my legacy? What can I leave behind if it's not going to be my children? Maybe I can leave behind some beautiful artwork that people will appreciate after I'm going. It's weird because legacy wasn't a big word for me until I realized I might not have kids. And you realize that it doesn't matter because it's your life and it's about what you do every day. Every interaction that you have, I could be that woman who gives a stink face to the woman with her children in the grocery store, or I could say, 'Oh you have beautiful children.' and smile and leave that positive light because I do love everybody and I'm not jealous of other people's children. Because I've come to a point where I'm grateful for my blessings and love [all the children in my life]. I would do anything for anyone, it was a me thing it wasn't a them thing. [21:54] Thank you so much for sharing that. I could feel my own emotions coming up and I honestly I wasn't expecting to react the way that I was as you were speaking, but it's so important because I love what you said, "Pain does birth purpose." I think there is some truth to that because not only is that pain... it depends, there are so many layers to it. But when you start to step back, you can really find that purpose through the pain. But if you're so focused on the pain and staying in that "victim mentality" you're not allowing that space and that processing of the pain to bring out that purpose. Like I said, there are so many layers there. And it's a very personal and imitate journey, and going through the layers, getting the help, doing the healing, I mean, I can only imagine how much growth happened in that short amount of time. It's only been a few years but to hear how far you've come since then, it's incredibly empowering. Your story is so empowering. I really am grateful for you sharing that, and feeling like you can share that, because what I think of when I see women like you, who have gone through traumas... it's just this beautiful and incredible story that helps me see someone that I can relate to, and someone I look up to, if they can do it, then so can I. And because you're holding the space for women and people, and using the platforms like my podcast and other shows, and your instagram page, and your kimonos... it's important and it's powerful and we need people like you in this world, so thank you so much again. [24:24]  I do have some fun questions I'd like to ask you about your story, I'm dying to know, what was the name of your band? I was in a band in the states and we were called 'Jaded' I used to have major stage fright, I was always super shy as a kid, I was always so scared and nervous. Trust me, when I was little my mom used to try to get me up on stage in places and I used to get up and shake and freeze. And I still have to deal with that, that's still something else I've overcome, because I became a yoga teacher. When I became a yoga teacher I learned how to speak in front of people. But I'm telling you, my first few yoga classes I was stiff and scared and I did not know how to speak and I forgot all the things, but then again it's about moving into this space of the less you think, the more you're going to do well, and that's art. So the band was called Jaded. and it was not my type of music, I'm a very Fleetwood Mac type of gal, I love the classic rock, and I love singer-songwriter and acoustic anything. And I was pretty much in an all girl heavy metal rock band. But hey! It was a platform where I could be someone else, like an alter ego and I could learn how to preform in front of people, so it was pretty cool and I wore leather freakin everything. My friends were like, 'What the heck is this!?' and I'm like, 'Just trust. I'm on a mission, I'm seeing if I can be a singer in a band.' The exciting thing is that I ended up going to singer-songwriter mode after I quit the band. I learned that I was not meant to do that. I tried, I gave it 135% or 3000% and the music industry wasn't for me. But I'm so proud of myself for trying and I recorded music and all those things. [26:30] That's so amazing, and after this, I'm going to get you to send me some of your songs. LOL What I also love about your journey that you share is that your 20's are this time for you to explore and try new things, and step into the possibility of becoming an all-leather wearing heavy metal rockstar? Yes I could! And it's that growth of getting out of your comfort zone and learning new things. It's really finally learning and creating who you are. And I love how through your journey, and through your story, you were always coming back to art in some way. That's what I wanted to ask you about next, is this healing power of art that you talk about and share.  [27:49] What I want to know is, what are some of the ways that we can bring out our inner artist, or our inner creator?  You know the first thing I would say, like anything else, you need to let go of your inhibition. You have to be free and open to experiment. A lot of people are trying to paint the perfect face or trying to paint something from nature. When I teach my art classes I start with an abstract approach. We just get the brush and focus on the pigment and wanter and just mix it and just watched what happens when you make a stroke. It seems like a junior way, but you kind of have to go back to the beginning to see what that paint does on its own. because abstract art is beautiful. People who are creating abstract art are making millions of dollars and they have no control over what they do, because it's really just about what the paint does. So I like people to stop and look at that. And just get out of your head. Leave your ego at the door, same thing when you do a yoga class. You just have to let go and remember that you have to be open and free to what you're feeling that day. So whenever I get a little bit of inspiration, I do whatever that inspiration is calling me to do. When I'm stiff doing something, I'm not going to be really good at it. When you're trying to draw something and your hand is stiff, how are you going to make beautiful lines? You have to relax your hand, and just let it come out of you, loosen up, shake it out and that is when you're going to make beautiful art. When you're locked and tight and feeling like, "Oh I suck!" How are you going to make beautiful art then? It's a mindset of letting go and being free and just trusting that your hands just knows what to do. [29:54] I think that's great advice, because I feel like the more rigid I am, and the more that my hand is stiff, it doesn't flow out of you like you said, and we're all creators inside so we just need to let it come out, right? How do we get ourselves out of that "I suck" or "I'm not good at art mindset?  I love this question because what's good art and what's bad art? Go look at what painting sold for $50 million and ask, is that good? I don't know... Art is in the eye of the beholder. For me I like to really just ask my students to really just feel the art. I know this is going to sound cheesy, but it's a creative experiment, and it's a release, so when you're feeling an emotion and you paint that emotion, it's going to dry and you're going to be like, "wow I did that?" It's all about doing it as much as you can until your feel comfortable. Once you feel comfortable holding the brush, mixing the paint, then you can start to experiment with more challenging tasks. And that's why with my little IGTVs and tutorials, you have to be patient. It's steps. You will get there, just let go of thinking that you're good or bad, and do it for the process, as cheesy as that sounds. That's what it is. For me it's a release. Some people like to run 10k a day, I like to come home, listen to good music, and make a painting. And just like, let go and stop thinking about the world, and one thing that is so great about it, is that it takes you away from that to-do list, it takes you away from the stress of how you're going to pay that bill, it takes you away from thinking about someone you know who is really ill. It gets you out of the dark side and gets you into the light because you're creating. Sometimes you make something and you can't even believe you made it. The majority of my work I'm like, 'how the hell did I paint that?' I have no idea, but I did because I tried and I had a positive attitude. [31:51] I love that, actually during one of your IG Lives when we did the rainbows, I actually make it into a card and gave that to a friend who lost their grandfather that week. It was really special for me to make something and put so much love into. I had never painted a rainbow before, and it sounds simple but it was meaningful. I liked that when people dm'ed you their paintings they were all beautiful and unique. Like you said, what is good art? I've been to places where there will be a huge canvas with a line painted through it, and I think 'well I could have done that!' So it's so funny. What's on your playlist when you're creating art? What are some of the songs you're listening to?  Oh gosh! You know what I do is I have Title, so I just do that radio. I play one song and I just radio similar music. I find I'm discovering new music. But I am, again, a sucker for the classics. There's something about old music. I listen to The Beach Boys, and the old stuff, like Dirty Dancing soundtrack. I love old music, I don't know what it is!? I'm obsessed with Stevie Nicks, I just love her voice; Fleetwood Mac; and I love Sinéad Harnett. There's no music I don't love in all honesty. Anyway that's just a little bit of what I love! [33:46] Love that! I would love to share any of your playlists if you have them. When we're ready to create, when we feel fired up I'm gonna put some good tunes on, where do we start when we step into this feeling of 'I'm going to be creating now' What do we do, where do we start?  So that's the hard part because I'm so glad I did quit my job and I did become an artist because you get a call to make art when you least expect it. You can have your paints set up and be ready to go, but you're just not feeling it that day, and that's just the reality of being an artist. I think that's the same for being a songwriter, or any medium. Some days just aren't your days. That's why there are so many other things to do when you do art as a business, like when I'm sitting here and I have that feeling come over my body and I'm like, 'I need to paint birds right now.' Like, I gotta stop what I'm doing and I have to go paint those birds! And I can have folders of inspiration of things to paint, but what I've learned as I've gotten more experienced  is that maybe later I don't want to paint those. What I learned when I was recovering from my car accident, I had this calling to paint butterflies. So I just had my stuff laid out on the table, and every time I had a calling I just went and grabbed my paintbrush and I painted something. And I would do it until I felt like I was done, and I would walk away. Then come back and paint another one. The nine magical butterflies were such a huge part of overcoming my trauma, and PTSD, and part of my future, and all the things, they saved me! And it's so weird because it's a painting, but that's when I realized the healing power of art, and magic, and mental health. and finding an outlet to release whatever you're feeling. My suggestion to anyone who is like, 'where do I start?' is get the supplies and put them out and practice, and when you get that calling, just make sure things are nearby. Because sometimes you might allocate time to paint. And I can do it now because I have other things like original art pieces and prints for the kimonos, and different things I can paint. So I can do watercolour Wednesday, but sometimes in the middle of the night I want to get up in the middle of the night and paint something - I'm probably going to do it! [36:33] Ya, love it. Just take action on it. If you're feeling that feeling just do it! And obviously, get the supplies ahead of time. I want to talk about your butterflies. What are the 9 Magical Butterflies? What do they symbolize? Basically it was TRANSFORMATION. I had to come from one place to another, and I didn't manifest this. I mean maybe I did, but I didn't know what I was doing. I just painted these butterflies and then I sort of decided to focus on something I needed to overcome while I was painting and creating the butterfly. I don't know why it was 9, I've never been attracted to the number 9, but when I painted the 9th butterfly I was done. And that was it. And then I went back and kind of dissected. So what they are, are basically steps to transforming any kind of rebirth you need in your life. So when I painted the first one, it was the FREEDOM Butterfly. My first stop was that I [felt] so stuck. I couldn't get out of my head, I wanted to be someone I'm not, I didn't know why I was alive. It was all the darkest things, you go through so much trauma and your mind is crazy. Your mind says things to you that you don't want to hear. I just wanted to be free. I wanted to be free from hating myself because I didn't want to have children, and feeling inadequate as a human. Everyone can compliment you on all the things, but when there's something substantial that you just can't have, you don't care about [anything else]; you just hate yourself. How do I love myself again? and one of them was freedom to let go of - genuinely let go - of the things I can't change. And I can't change those things. I'm not a bad person because of those things, I need to remind myself that I have to have the courage to believe that life is still beautiful without the things that I thought I had to have. And believe or not it is. So the Freedom Butterfly is the first. And it's the most powerful butterfly because it just proves that you have the ability to admit that you want to change, that you want help. [38:43] Then it goes onto the LOVE Butterfly. The Love Butterfly is you want to love yourself. You want to whole-heartedly love yourself so that other people can love you too. Because you cannot be loved without loving yourself. You're not really there. So once you have the freedom to let go, and once you accept that change, and trust in the Universe, then you have to love yourself. So that's the next butterfly. [39:13] Butterfly number three is HEALING. Now that you've loved yourself, you have the ability to heal. You have the ability heal from all the things that make you uncomfortable. Sometimes you can't love other people because you don't love yourself but it's because you don't see what it is that's blocking you. So healing is cutting that cord. And allowing yourself to accept others for now the things you didn't love them. Knowing that you might not be able to change them, but you can still love them. So this brings in other people. Taking things slow, and trusting in the speed. You know, the butterfly doesn't know how long it's going to be in the cocoon for, the caterpillar doesn't know when it's going to come out, but when it's ready it does. So that's the healing. You have to just trust that you need time. And that's when I miracle happens. Miracles come from really hard things, right? People pray for a miracle when their life is falling apart, when they thing they're going to die. When they're going to pray to God, they're going to find a Higher Power. That's when miracles are going to come in. Miracles can change in the fourth butterfly. Now you're healing, you love yourself. I don't know where this came from, but it just came out of me one day and I do this once a year now, I go through my butterflies and I do a ceremony. [40:39] Hope. Hope is keeping your spirit high, and finding a way to now achieve again. It's like, okay now I'm ready to believe that I can achieve great things. And maybe they weren't the things I originally thought, but what's my purpose? If you don't have something to hope for and dream for, then what's the point? So that's the next step. [41:07] PEACE. Peace is forgiveness in yourself, it's being at a point where you're able to accept everything that you are. Peace is a very important butterfly because it's gratitude; gratitude for where I've come. Surrendering to the things that you are. Having Harmony in the world around you. Because we all have so many excuses, all the time, every day. Have peace with who you are. Even if you're in a wheelchair or you can't see, you can play the goddamn piano if that's what you're meant to do! [41:55] PASSAGE. Passage is one of my favourite butterflies because we are ever transforming. We change every year, every month, every day. So passage is the butterfly still molding into its greatest self. This could be for someone going through a transformation in life, This could be for still overcoming. There's no sure thing, of I've accepted. You're still transitioning, you're still going through change. So it's they symbol to have positive intentions and a full heart and trust the process. [42:38] The HAPPINESS Butterfly is one of my favourites because it's just choosing happiness. A reminder to choose happiness. So every day we come across a point where we can focus on the negative or we can focus on the positive. And it's never a good thing to focus on the negative - ever. Always choose to focus on the happiness. Because ya, someone cuts you off and you give them the finger, and swear at them, and call you husband and tell him how someone cut you off, go to the grocery store and tell the person in line and constantly carrying the negative. Or you could let that [person] in and give them a wave and you're automatically going to feel better. So it's like do that with your life in a general sense. [42:23] And FRIENDSHIP is the final butterfly because you are friends with yourself, you're friends with the Universe, you're a companion, you're a comrade, you are able to be trusted. That's one of the hardest things like, are you trustworthy as a human? Why not? why yes? Are you loyal? Do you have love in your heart? Are you going to be there for someone? And in a world of being an entrepreneur and trying to embody female empowerment, there's room for all of us. So one of the things that I love is lifting other people up and showing someone how to do something instead of saying, 'oh sorry hunny, figure it out on your own.' I'd rather always lift somebody up, I'd rather always be that person and know that all you have is your impression. Like when you're a kid and you have an idol and you meet your idol and see them doing something dark, that's it, they're not your idol anymore. it's over. I'd rather always lift someone up and be a positive force. And all those things are a choice. All of them. And trust me, life's not easy. Life is hard. My family's gone through some hard stuff, I've gone through some hard stuff, and just know that other people have too, and you're not alone. The world is full of hardship, we are all so blessed. So this whole movement of my 9 Magical Butterflies is pretty much my motto for life. What I love is that with every chapter of this book, you can paint a butterfly. And it's different every time. I do it, and I paint butterflies like crazy because they're so beautiful  and I do abstract, and I do real butterflies, but what I find is that, with each of these butterflies, you can read the book every year, it's kind of like a cleansing to transform. And every time you read it, you and you do the butterflies can have one goal. And you can do as many times to really fulfil the one goal. For me, this book healed me form infertility. Do I have children? No. Am I at peace? one million percent. Did I find my purpose? I sure did. Am I building it slowly and sustainably? Yes! Even if  something else tragic happened I know that I overcame the last one, and this gives me hope that I will be able to overcome the next one. [45:53] That's so beautiful, you didn't say this before. Are your 9 Magical Butterflies going to be a book?  Ya! I am almost finished my book, book is a big one! It takes a lot of editing, fine tuning, and a lot of focus. I've never been a writer, but I am a story teller, so however that comes out. I'm working with a really beautiful friend of mine, Karen and she is editing and is like my little fairy godmother pixie who takes it and cleans it up without taking away my voice. So that's the thing I really wanted this book to be really true to me and not influenced by anybody Elise because it came so organically that I want to be able to share and help other women overcome their obstacles and become their best selves. You know, I just paint, and what I realized was that the one thing that made me heal, so I chose that blessing to make a formula to help other people. And you don't have to be good at art, that's the thing. This is for everybody: for people who are amazing at art, and for people who have never picked up a paintbrush. When I paint with my nieces, I just love how free they are. I want people to experience the freeness and not to do this for any other reason, but to just let go. [47:32] Are you calling the book, 9 Magical Butterflies?  Yes, that is the book. It's basically like my story and a workbook. So the workbook is something you can do once, twice, a million times. But my story, goes deeper into each chapter of the book. So I really talk about where I had to overcome the things I've had to. It was hard to write, it was very emotional, I think I bawled my eyes out for every chapter. And to go back a bit, I never wanted to share my fertility struggles. When I first made a post, it was an accident. I didn't want anyone to know that I couldn't have children, I was so ashamed, I was so embarrassed, I felt like a failure, again. It was an awful feeling. And I know that there's a lot of women out there who can relate with me because they just don't understand why. And when the doctor tells you it's unexplained and there's nothing we can do... What are you supposed to do? Jump off the frickin bridge? Because honestly, that's what it felt like. But instead, I was like, you know what, I'm going to write this post and I'm just going to say this is how I'm feeling for myself. I accidentally put it in Hoot Suite and I actually programmed it to be posted and I woke up, and I had my phone blowing up. And I shared that I had fertility struggles and I looked at my phone and I was like OH NO!!! I ran outside to [my husband] and I couldn't believe what I had done and I thought it was really wrong and I was so ashamed that I did the post and he hugged me and said he was so proud and how good I must have felt. and everyone was sending me dm's and telling me how much they love me. And I was so [surprised]. But if you share the things that are hurting you, you're going to heal. Like secrets aren't meant to be secrets, they're meant to save other people from their trauma. We need each other. The world needs each other because we've all gone through such hard stuff, and coming forward. That's the first step to healing. Hold that shit inside and you'll never fly. The weight will take you down too far. So that was a very pivotal moment to let people know how good it felt to that I'm not perfect at all. And then I wanted to start to share more, and talk to people who are really struggling and help them find another positive place to put their energy. I didn't know I was going to share this much with you, but it's just so much apart of the book and the future, so pain births purpose people! The more pain, the better the story, the better the recovery. We got this. [50:43] Ya, I love that, and I think it's perfect because it ties into what you said, we need to have that freedom butterfly first. We need to free ourselves from the shame and the holding onto the pain. It might take awhile to release, but if you're not allowing it. If you're not giving it that space to let go, the healing is going to take that much longer. WOW! I cannot wait for this book. When do you think we'll be getting it?  I actually have picked the release date. It's not until 2021, I have this whole beautiful project I'm doing surrounding it. So I said let's slow down and I picked September the 9th, and they're the 9 magical butterflies and September is the 9th month. The people 'm publishing with, they reached out to me. Honestly I had no idea but 9 is a magical healing number and this story is amazing, you have a book here. We want more. We want to hear about every chapter. That's how it came to be. Two years after I did the blogpost I'm realizing it. September 9th, 2021. People who are interested [in the book] can go to my link in bio instagram.com/artofmarina and sign up for my 9 Magical Butterflies mailing list. I will have beautiful tools for people and a 9 week challenge where before you buy the book you can go on this journey with me, and I'll have videos as kind of a bonus before I release the book, so you can see if it's for them. And prepare you if you want to get your art supplies and things like that, you can be ready. It's a journey! And I just want to guide people to experimenting with art and mental health and finding their truest and deepest purpose. [52:53] I love it! I'm definitely going to be signing up. [54:13] I do want to talk about your brand a little bit before I let you go, but one of my favourite parts of your business is that you're Slow Fashion and that you care about the environment. This has been something that has really shifted for me as well. Tell me a little bit more about the sustainability of your brand.  Yes absolutely, so the whole concept is to wear smart and not fast fashion, like look at a product and see its originality and origin. So each of my pieces is designed and made with love and I use luxury sustainability. So really like eco friendly fibers biodegradable my inks are non toxic, they're slow fashion, like, people should understand and learn that term mass fashion is made from toxic inks. Master production synthetic fibers that will pollute the planet, and so on. All my prints are engineered and designed as a placed fringe so essentially they fit each garment. I do not print bowls of fabric, when you put bolts of fabric, things are cut and there's ways there's waste in the, in the fabric there's waste in the inks. There's just waste. So when I, when I print each kimono they're printed separately and then they're sewn, so really it's just so like there's no waste. And that makes a huge difference in the long run because not only is it ethical and sustainable it's non toxic games but now there's no waste so really you're buying a piece of art, you're buying something that will last and, you know, environments thought about. We use mulberry silk, and we use model. Model is made from beech wood trees, so it's also like eco friendly and biodegradable it's cooling and antibacterial, so it was silk mulberry silk is the best silk it's just beautiful on the skin it cools it doesn't make you sweat up like, if you see like a kimono that's made out of like a poly silk. I'm breathable, you will sweat, it's, it's not good for the environment it's like man made fibers it's all the bad day, so it's luxury, and it's beautiful. And we're original so my, my art is my art, nobody else has it, I make limited quantities of my kimonos and most of them are made to order. So, next year I'll be releasing all new prints so all the ones I have right now will no longer be available. And it's just the wife couldn't create new, and then you'll realize when you own one of my pieces that it might never come back real numbers and I will have, you know, limited edition so 100 of each print, but these are all stepping stones and that's where I want to get to. My values, align with the planet. So, obviously, as I mentioned in the beginning of our reporting is just the ocean, the sea, the animals that thrive in the world, and on our planet are my inspiration, so of course I want to keep the planet healthy and vibrant three years and I want my kids to go to Hanauma Bay and Hawaii and snorkel and actually see fish and I want, you know, the sharks to stay in the ocean and not be just taken out for their fingers like I want the planet to stay beautiful so once I have a profitable company to the point where I can give back. I will be giving back to those charities so sciama, you know, clean water programs so I'm resourcing and finding sorry not resourcing I'm sourcing and learning and educating on where that money will go because there's so much charity that it's hard to find the right ones so as I'm growing and I've doubled my you know revenue last year even through a pandemic people are supporting local and it's amazing. So now I'm like Okay How can I not just be organic and ethical but how can I now give back to the planet, and obviously it's going to be related to the ocean and the seas, and the animals that thrive there because that's what inspires me the most. [58:32] Because that's what inspires me the most. I love that that's so perfect so actually last year I dedicated the entire year to not buying any clothes because I was so appalled by how many clothes I had and how much of it was fast fashion. And I just kept telling myself like, I don't need another pair of yoga pants like I don't need any more clothes. I can't keep looking at this massive closet full of clothes and saying, I have nothing to wear like ice there's so many options, why, why am I feeling programmed to to believe this so I dedicated the entire year to not buying any clothes and it wasn't as hard, it was, it was crazy like it wasn't as hard as I thought it was gonna be but it was really interesting and how like I had to really prepare like I had to like unsubscribe from different clothing stores and different and unfollow different pages online and then I really wanted one of your couple knows, and I was kind of like well it's supporting local business. But then I found out about your sustainability and how yours, like it's slow fashion and I was like okay well you know what this is something that is, it's something so beautiful It's art. And now that I have it like I love the way it feels. It's so beautiful. It feel I feel good to wear it and it was one of those things where I'm like I bought this knowing that I'm supporting your friend I'm supporting a local business.   I'm not contributing to environmental waste like I would have if I bought fast fashion. And the way that it makes me feel and it's like that intention behind what you're purchasing and it's made me more mindful so I absolutely love it and I'm like, I want all of your pieces. I don't know if I can afford every single one of them and I'm like oh no, don't, don't, don't get rid of all the prints because I love them so much but I also can't wait to see what else you create because I know which is going to be so amazing so thank you for sharing that. And I noticed that a lot of your pieces have to do with like nature, whether it's flowers or palms waves, and even animals in nature but is there anything else, or someone or something else that inspires you to create or something right now maybe that's going on. [1:00:48] 100% I started with fashion illustration right so when I was younger, I've always been obsessed with beautiful women. I've always been obsessed with the women like I just love femininity, like my favorite artists were Alphonse mukha from, you know, like that our new bow style with the lady is four seasons and the women with fruit everywhere and hair. So, an all and to slip track with like dancers and Edgar Degas with the ballerinas like I've always been attracted to femininity. So, my first ever inspiration were models in magazines like I just was an author of beauty so that's where I started drawing was like I wanted to try to draw the faces. And I've always had role models and even though my mom's friends growing up, I'd be like Auntie, you know, Carrie who and Auntie, you know, Lou who would come over and those women would inspire me I've always been really attracted to the power of feminine energy. So, I'm part of my concept is girl power. Wearing magical capes that make you feel beautiful female empowerment quote. So I started drawing up my, I'm not a type I request I just scribble out, you know, the future is female and all that powerful feminine clothes that I put them up in those style, more than my watercolors so it's kind of amazing that female and feminine energy is a huge part of my inspiration. So, I want to just constantly attract people who have positive intentions and core values and, and always just be a female feminist power empowerment section where planet major I'm a nerd sure I'm not a mother but I want to nurture the planet with love. And so that's my way of being mom kinda because it like I have my animals and love just inspiring others, and so yeah female empowerment women of all ethnicities. I love painting. Every single woman on the planet so if you go through my Instagram you'll see there's all times. And then, I like the fantasy aspects. So mermaid unicorn, and to be. I was very much in love with all the Disney movies like Cinderella, and the Little Mermaid. I definitely still have that magic in my heart and I like to create the unicorns and all things like that because I do have a fancy side so that's about it it's a little bit fancy a little bit of answer and a whole bunch of girl power. [1:03:36] Amazing, totally perfect for for the show. Okay, let's get into our rapid fire round I'm gonna ask you four questions, are you ready? I think so I had notes with like stuff that I don't know I'm just gonna freestyle this. RAPID FIRE ROUND: [1:03:49] Even better. Question number one, what are you currently reading or what's your favourite book? Okay, so I just read Untamed, Glennon Doyle, I read a Marie Forleo's Everything is Figureoutable and all those last two that I read. I'm into these like Girl Power stuff and both amazing books. My favorite book is probably The Alchemist, just love that book I read it all the time, every few years. And I also love a good bio so one that really resonated with me was Phil Knight's Shoe Dog is the story of Nike, and I just loved how he had kind of the same. There's a lot of similarities in the two of us. Obviously I didn't create Nike, but I loved that it was a journey of one man, and it took a whole bunch of people to get to where you want to go. Well, and believe in themselves, that takes a lot arresting a business owner and spent a lot of money and I believe in myself so that was a really great book to read about true story about an entrepreneur. But Glennon Doyle is like my favourite now, I'm obsessed with her.   [1:04:54] Question number two, what are you currently working toward? Oh, I'm working on my book. I'm trying to build this store in the wine country of Naramata. A little bit of licensing or learning about sharing my art with other people and opportunities, and I'm really trying to do more collaboration. So, I would love to make Kimon's like visco kimonos, or other women, like, I want to make one out if there's somebody out there who wants a custom kimono come to me it's not always about making a line so I really want to work with strong powerful women and make them their magical cape that they can wear on stage or wear at home in their house, or you know whatever sore more collaborations with awesome women. [1:05:50] I love that I have some ideas, and I will talk about them later. Question number three, what do you love most about being a woman? Oh, that's a tough one, I can't believe I didn't know that question was coming. What I love most about being a woman is my feminine energy. It's my ability to love. It's m heart. I cry all the time, I am very passionate, I love to nature. [1:06:22] Question number four: What does empowerment mean to you? It means staying true to who you are, no matter if it feels wrong. Glennon Doyle talks a lot about that in Untamed. So for me it's like, even if everyone else doesn't agree with you but you truly believe in what it is. Stand true to yourself. That's the empowerment.  [1:06:48] Thank you so much Marina! INSTAGRAM | @artofmarina SHOP/WEBSITE 

Joe Parenteau is one of the co-founders of Vancouver based startup Fable. They want to become a world-renowned direct to the consumer brand, that sells dinner plates and cutlery, and eventually other accessories for your home. Finding and acquiring customers is crucial, but it is both challenging and expensive in a crowded marketplace. Our three thought leaders have different opinions about Fable's prospects. Sunil Sharma, Managing Director of Techstars Toronto, likes the founders, their business plan, and the fact they are generating revenue. Lori Darlington, VP of RBC, is a fan of their brand and their accomplishments to date but encourages them to work closely with their financial institution, and advisors on a SWOT analysis and scenario planning. Joe Mimran, who created Club Monaco, and the Joe Fresh brand isn't so confident. He views the category as slow-moving, questions Fable's price point, and then offers them some incredible advice to create a brand that can be world-renowned. We include a bonus track featuring Joe Mimran's story. Presented by, RBC. From bookkeeping to dinnerware (01:28) Graduating as an account Joe Parenteau starts his career at an accounting firm that built software for bookkeeping. While working there Joe was inspired to create his own company. With a passion for interior design and the desire to be an entrepreneur, Joe cofounds Fable.co, a dinnerware company selling directly to consumers. Designed in Vancouver, made in Portugal (05:27) Unlike Amazon and Wayfair who merely curate dinnerware, Fable, design the dinnerware themselves and sources it from Portugal, using only ethical and sustainable craftsmanship. Joe and his partners' vision is to expand their product range, moving from the dinner table to other spaces across the home. Joe asks for advice (08:50) In order to fulfil this vision, Joe asks for the following advice: (1) What it takes to develop a brand? (2) The best way to grow Fable and raise capital to expand the business? Our three experts, Joe Mimran, Lori Darlington and Sunil Sharma share their advice. Our experts weigh in (10:40) Joe Mimran, President JM&A Inc, Founder Club Monaco and Joe Fresh, advises Joe to “pound away” at his story to build his brand and communicate why his products are different to thousands of others. Lori Darlington, VP, Small Business & Strategic Partnerships, RBC encourages Joe to perform a SWOT analysis with as many parties as possible. Sunil Sharma, Managing Director at Techstars Toronto, believes that as Joe’s business is generating revenue, he should not be in a hurry to seek funding. How can fable be heard? My final thoughts (24:05) “Attention is the oxygen of almost all human endeavour” In this age of noise, many brands are starving for attention and only if you make your customer the hero will you be noticed. What you do, only matters if it matters to your customer and always seek for opportunities to surprise and delight them at every turn.   Links and References Joe Parenteau, Co-founder, CEO at Fable LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jparenteau Website - https://fablehome.co Joe Mimran, President JM&A Inc, Founder Club Monaco and Joe Fresh https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-mimran-32902814/ Sunil Sharma, Managing Director at Techstars Toronto https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunilsharmats/ Lori Darlington, VP, Small Business & Strategic Partnerships, RBC
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Electro Vessel is a weekly radio show distributed worldwide by Vessbroz. Each week the boys invite a guest to share the decks with them to showcase the very best in new and upcoming dance music from across the globe. The show has hosted artists like Nicky Romero, Timmy Trumpet and Tigerlily. The show also features the Track of The Future and the Lover of the Week. The brothers each week select a promo or demo to play in the show they think will be big in the future. They also select a fan message, the Lover of the Week. This week the brothers invited DJ LUANE from Brazil. She has performed for brands such as Levis, Joe Fresh, H&M, NBA, Ferrari, to name a few, and in 2015, performing for the biggest festival shows all over the Philippines and in Asia, and had captivated audiences with her energetic performance on the stage. This year, she started producing original tracks while continuing on performing and modeling. 1. Armin Van Buuren & MarLo ft Mila Jodef - This I Vow 2. Dua Lipa - Physical (Alok Remix) 3. Warriors Of The Night (Vessbroz Remix) 4. Sofus Wiene - Wanna Know Your Name 5. Brohug - Detox 6. Rawtek & Bellorum - Money Call 7. BlasterJaxx ft JAMEZ - Party All Week 8. Cash Cash ft Wrabel - Mean It (Vice Remix) 9. Armin van Buuren & Fatum- Punisher 10. El Capon - Shut Up Chicken 11. Breaking Beattz - Konoha 12. Quintino - TUTUTU 13. game over- martin garrix 14. Oldskool x Taking You Back x Congratulations (Crunkz Bootleg)e.g. 15. old town road ( djs from mars bootleg ) 16. get up - tujamo 17. Promisland x Skullwell - My My My 18. Ice cream - Aykurd & DJ Luane 19. Heart Right (LACRÈME Edit)
Press (BPM Supreme Bootleg) 20. Hardwell × Deorro × MakJ ft. Fatman Scoop -- Left Right (extended mix edit) 21. Magenta Ridim x G Thing (Tom William Bootleg 2018)Tiësto, Jonas Blue & Rita Ora - Ritual (BWESS Bootleg 22. Saturn (GTA Remix / Dirty / Cutdown) 23. Julian Jordan - Next Level This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

Electro Vessel is a weekly radio show distributed worldwide by Vessbroz. Each week the boys invite a guest to share the decks with them to showcase the very best in new and upcoming dance music from across the globe. The show has hosted artists like Nicky Romero, Timmy Trumpet and Tigerlily. The show also features the Track of The Future and the Lover of the Week. The brothers each week select a promo or demo to play in the show they think will be big in the future. They also select a fan message, the Lover of the Week. This week the brothers invited DJ LUANE from Brazil. She has performed for brands such as Levis, Joe Fresh, H&M, NBA, Ferrari, to name a few, and in 2015, performing for the biggest festival shows all over the Philippines and in Asia, and had captivated audiences with her energetic performance on the stage. This year, she started producing original tracks while continuing on performing and modeling. 1. Armin Van Buuren & MarLo ft Mila Jodef - This I Vow 2. Dua Lipa - Physical (Alok Remix) 3. Warriors Of The Night (Vessbroz Remix) 4. Sofus Wiene - Wanna Know Your Name 5. Brohug - Detox 6. Rawtek & Bellorum - Money Call 7. BlasterJaxx ft JAMEZ - Party All Week 8. Cash Cash ft Wrabel - Mean It (Vice Remix) 9. Armin van Buuren & Fatum- Punisher 10. El Capon - Shut Up Chicken 11. Breaking Beattz - Konoha 12. Quintino - TUTUTU 13. game over- martin garrix 14. Oldskool x Taking You Back x Congratulations (Crunkz Bootleg)e.g. 15. old town road ( djs from mars bootleg ) 16. get up - tujamo 17. Promisland x Skullwell - My My My 18. Ice cream - Aykurd & DJ Luane 19. Heart Right (LACRÈME Edit)
Press (BPM Supreme Bootleg) 20. Hardwell × Deorro × MakJ ft. Fatman Scoop -- Left Right (extended mix edit) 21. Magenta Ridim x G Thing (Tom William Bootleg 2018)Tiësto, Jonas Blue & Rita Ora - Ritual (BWESS Bootleg 22. Saturn (GTA Remix / Dirty / Cutdown) 23. Julian Jordan - Next Level This show is syndicated & distributed exclusively by Syndicast. If you are a radio station interested in airing the show or would like to distribute your podcast / radio show please register here: https://syndicast.co.uk/distribution/registration

In today’s episode, we have O’shane Howard in the house to talk about the grind of being a photographer and building a sustainable business. When we think of side-hustles to start, photography is one that commonly comes to mind. Building a photography business takes time and putting in the hours of developing your portfolio to build your clientele. You’ve got to develop your craft and forge your own niche in the photography world to stand out. O’shane is a photographer, videographer and creative director. His work has appeared in publications such as City Life, Splendor, and Blanc Magazine. He was one of the top 5 artists highlighted in Ollie Quinn’s ‘Create Your Own Vision’ campaign. O’shane has been seen on Vogue Italia, L’Uomo Vogue, CNN Africa, and Amplify Africa Inc. Working as a videographer and creative director, O’shane has collaborated with brands including CBC, Red Bull Canada, Joe Fresh, Simon Marcus, Dan Kanter, Tedx Toronto, and New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur. O’shane has also worked with the UK brand GymShark. In this episode we talk about how to build and establish a photography business as a solo entrepreneur. We spoke about: Protecting your photos with clients Which cameras to use for certain shoots Having contracts with your clients and How to craft your pricing Doing the due diligence into your clients O’shane’s work on the prolific photos of Jump Ball Having your work publish in major publications Tune in for a solid episode in the grind of being a photographer and building a sustainable business. FOLLOW O’SHANE HOWARD: O’shane Howard Instagram: https://bit.ly/2x67b4e O’shane Howard Website: https://bit.ly/2xYUyIN FOLLOW HUSTLE OVER EVERYTHING: Subscribe to Our Newsletter: http://bit.ly/2mYZurF Instagram: http://bit.ly/2pMQ4jU Twitter: http://bit.ly/2Ix1leI Alex Whitfield Instagram: http://bit.ly/2ScPqH5 Owen Osinde Instagram: http://bit.ly/2LXmT6t --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hustlepodcast/support

Todays episode is dedicated to Skylar Herbert, 5, died after developing rare complications following coronavirus diagnosis. On this episode I discussed, OPERATION: SOS, NEW $450 BILLION SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF DEAL,JOE BIDEN’S SEARCH FOR A WOMAN RUNNING MATE, and much more! I was joined by Rob Markman to discuss the Teddy vs BabyFace and My homie Joe Fresh Goods join us to discuss whats happening in Chicago and more Send your questions to: QuarantineNightly@gmail.com SUBSCRIBE...RATE... COMMENT!!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-nightly/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-nightly/support

Today, I got another super dope guest, Joey. He is a jeweler from Chicago and has made super dope pieces for many different clients such as Joe Fresh. We talk about some music before getting into his story of how he decided to become a full-time jeweler and the pieces that he works on and enjoys the making the most. It was a super informative conversation and it was extremely fun. As always, hope you guys enjoyed the episode and be sure to listen to any episodes you may have missed. Be sure to check out Joey on Instagram and give him a follow. Also, check me out on all of my socials linked below and let me know what you guys thought of the episode! Joey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joey.torresomarjewelers/ Be sure to follow The Nevaland Podcast on all Socials: https://linktr.ee/thenevalandpodcast All of my Socials: https://linktr.ee/asharma21 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/nevalandpod/support

Trang is a strategy and operations leader who obtained the Chartered Accountant designation with PwC to drive finance strategy and business operations at Loblaw Companies and Joe Fresh, before moving to Deloitte. Trang worked on numerous mergers and acquisitions during her time at Deloitte, leading the cannabis sector from an M&A lens. Trang brings her strategic expertise and deep relationships in the sector to her role as CEO of TREC Brands.

Marina Billinghurst is an artist, fashion designer, creative director and teacher. Marina has been designing apparel and art prints for nearly two decades. She's been the designer and creative director for brands such as Joe Boxer, Ben Sherman, HBC, Joe Fresh, and Karma Athletics, and more, culminating in the launch of her own line “Art of Marina”. Her signature drippy watercolour artwork can be found on the finest of silk fabrics and is a killer combo as prints and home decor items, such as throw pillows and extends into fashion with silk kimonos, leggings, t-shirts and beautiful printed scarves as well as technology accessories, with iPhone cases. Marina's artwork is fun, flirty and feminine. Tune in to hear how she's designing the life she desires and you can too! Stay connected with Marina online: Website: https://artofmarina.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofmarina/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofmarina Stay connected with us online: Facebook- http://bit.ly/2CkjhqV Instagram- http://bit.ly/2OszRfs Twitter- http://bit.ly/2RU9tcz Youtube- http://bit.ly/MakiniSmithYoutube LinkedIn- http://bit.ly/2IZZZIm Website- http://bit.ly/2PvRRSu Books- http://bit.ly/MakiniSmith Subscribe to our newsletter if you love the value and free stuff! http://bit.ly/2AVKNJM Send questions to info@awalkinmystilettos.com

Today I am chatting with one of Toronto’s Real housewives, Roxy Earle. Roxy is a TV personality, model, fashion designer, and body activist who is making her message heard loud and clear in the media. Roxy has a personal brand called My Size Rox which is inspiring generations of girls to feel good about themselves no matter what size they are. Roxy works with brands such as H&M, Knix, Le Chateau, Joe Fresh, Columbia, and so many others to educate them on the importance of including more of a range of sizes so all women can be included. Today she shares more about her business, the reality of body shaming and how she’s sharing body positivity to inspire the world. In the past year, Roxy’s Father passed away from cancer, and she talks about how his death was one last gifts he gave to her to teach her that life is precious and should be lived. This girl has a powerful voice and she’s using it to help so many other women who may not have the confidence to make the changes in society. Roxy shares that there was a moment that happened on television where she was being interviewed and everyone kept asking her how it felt to be the first plus-size housewife. She remembers responding with, “I am not plus size, I’m my size and my size rocks.” Following this statement, thousands of people reached out to her thanking her for representing them; they felt important because they could finally identify and relate to someone. She is now proud to be part of a group of women who are shifting the paradigms and conversations forward about size in the media. The biggest culprit in not feeling good is often people’s own voice; we are our own worst critics. Speak to yourself as you would to your best friend. You have to love yourself and be kind to yourself and speak kindly to yourself if you want to feel good things about yourself. Start from within - every time you have a negative thought about yourself, say out loud to yourself, STOP - and correct that thinking. The more positively you think about yourself, the more you will believe it and the more confident you will become. Follow Roxy on Social: @luxuriousroxy Luxurious Roxy Brand and the #MySizeRox Movement Today's commercial: Go to www.atlasbars.com, use the discount code MUVE for $10 off their 6 pack sample pack.

Katherine “Kat” Andrikopoulos joins us for an enlightening conversation about the ins and outs of digital marketing. A performance and brand marketing expert and the self-proclaimed “Beyoncé of Digital Marketing,” Kat has been the brains behind the paid ad strategies of prominent brands such as Joe Fresh, Loblaws, and Garnier. In addition to her impressive digital marketing accolades, she is passionate about giving back, and does so through a women’s event called Filling the Gap where she helped raise nearly $500,000 towards Alzheimers Society. In this episode, Kat talks about where her love of advertising and marketing began, and how she attacks paid online strategies. We dive into key tools for digital marketing, the pros and cons of various platforms, and the tricky balance between demand generation and capture. Kat gives tons of advice for both new and established brands, highlighting the importance of thorough research and planning before establishing the budget and going live.

Growing up as a young, single, male child was tough. Loosing out on having his father in his life at a critical age was a struggle. Not having many places to feel embraced and understood was just another day being O'shane Howard. In this week's episode of Story Over Everything I speak with my friend and fellow creative O'shane about the peaks and valleys in his life. How he overcame those challenges, and what motivates him to be great on all levels in his life. Grab a tea or coffee and listen into our conversation as we laugh and learn together. Bio O’shane is a Jamaican-Canadian photographer, videographer and creative director. His work has appeared in publications such as City Life, Splendor, and Blanc Magazine. He was one of the top 5 artists featured on Ollie Quinn’s brand campaign. O’shane has been seen on Vogue Italia, L’Uomo Vogue, CNN Africa, and Amplify Africa Inc. Working as a videographer and creative director, O’shane has collaborated with brands including CBC, Red Bull Canada, Joe Fresh, Simon Marcus, Dan Kanter, and New York Times bestselling author Rupi Kaur. O’shane has also worked with the UK brand GymShark. He lives in Toronto, Canada. #TheDigitalStoryteller #TorontoFilmLife #StoryOverEverything Subscribe below. Thanks! Follow me on... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tristanbarr... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TristanBarrocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/tristanbarrocks Send me a message with your questions to me at Hello@TristanBarrocks.ca Website: TristanBarrocks.com

We all know that fashion changes over time but what about the business model for fashion retailers? For a long time, it was a simple process. Customers go to a store, try something on and hopefully make a purchase. However, this is no longer the case as online shopping and subscription and rental services allow customers to shop from the comfort of their home. While the rising consumer activism has meant that customers aren’t always willing to support a company whose ethics do not match their own. In this episode, we speak with with Joe Mimran, the co-founder of iconic fashion brands such as Club Monaco, Joe Fresh, Pink Tartan, Caban, and Alfred Sung about what the future of fashion retail could look like. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode definitely excites us here at YGTMama. Have you ever stood in front of your closet and moaned, “I have NOTHING to wear!?” This episode is for you. Today, Sabrina is chatting with Mavis Huntley from Smithery, an online and by-appointment studio that helps women shop their shape. New moms, experienced moms, women, and femmes, have pretty much universally stood in front of their closet and had nothing to wear that felt right. Or perhaps it doesn't fit like it used to, it's worn out, holes in the crotch, and stains that you swore would come out in the wash. Especially those of us with young children, who has time to shop? Are you browsing Joe Fresh sale rack after your weekly grocery shop? How many times did you order from the sale online only to discover how much it doesn't make you look like the model from the browser window?  This is where Mavis comes in. Her experience as a woman led her to become co-founder of a company with her stylish business partner to help women find clothes that work for them. By making personal shopping attainable for women, Smithery guides women into feeling good about what they wear every day.  At Smithery their customer base is 80% "new moms", essentially moms who have kids between one and seven years old. Their bodies have changed, their lifestyles have changed and they have no time to shop. Smithery offers tips and advice for those ladies to gain their confidence back on this wild ride of motherhood. Not only curating the most flattering cuts for each body shape, but Smithery also models the clothes on REAL women representing different shapes and sizes. Smithery's proprietary Shape Finder and signature in-studio Style Sessions will teach you your body shape and the tips for how to dress for your shape. Mavis' mission is to make sure every woman who shops with them leaves feeling confident, empowered, and never feels like she has nothing to $#@%! wear again! The first place to start is with your body shape. Most of us are familiar with the traditional fruit-based system, but who really wants to be compared to food when talking about their bodies? Smithery's Shape Finder changes that dialogue with their letter system, which helps women better understand how to shop. Mavis goes into detail exploring how each letter is different and how to determine your own shape! If you can't quite find your shape, or find the choices a bit overwhelming, Smithery offers in-person consultations. You can get a rack pulled just for you based on a questionnaire you answer prior to your consultation that focuses on your lifestyle, budget and style preferences.  The next big question is how can you build your closet without spending SO much money. Especially with families, many of us don't have the disposable income to be purchasing new clothing every season. With body changes, weight fluctuations and insecurities, it's difficult to shop! 90% of the items on Smithery are under $150. The rest of the items are considered “Third Pieces”, like a denim jacket, duster style jackets, and blazers. The best foundation piece, however, is a good pair of pants. If you get the right pair, you can wear them multiple times a week. From there, try mixing and matching with what you already have and love from your closet and soon you will find your closet is full of pieces that all work together to create multiple outfits. What about those holes in the crotch leggings? Time to let them go. Styling your wardrobe to suit you is about feeling good in your own skin. It's not vanity to be confident. Exterior beauty can mean different things to everyone, people are attracted to different things. But to feel good about yourself is the most important. You're not dressing to impress anyone else, you're dressing to feel good. When you dress to feel good, you feel confident in what you're wearing and that makes you...

This week, I have the joy of chatting with Randi Bergman - an award-winning freelance fashion writer (Teen Vogue, The Cut, Interview Magazine, Into The Gloss), digital strategy pro, Globe and Mail Style columnist and host of the AMAZING Capsule 98 - -a fashion podcast and hit Instagram account dedicated to 90s nostalgia -- and the time capsule Randi created in 1998 at the age of 13. Before going Freelance, Randi was the executive digital editor of FASHION magazine (she lead the integration of digital and editorial strategy). For those of you who don’t know, Fashion is one of Canada’s last standing fashion magazines -- I always pick up a copy when I’m in town. This week, we’ll be chatting about how Randi got her start, what it’s like to freelance (she works in the Canadian fashion business), and why she loves 90s fashion so much.   Recommended media:  Nobody Cares - Anne T. Donahue  Canadian brands mentioned:  Mackage, Joe Fresh, Pink Tartan, Club Monaco Follow Randi:  @capsule98 , @randibergman  Capsule 98 Podcast  Randi Bergman's website   To keep up-to-date with everything Fashion Originators: For podcast updates - www.fashionoriginators.com  For Instagram fun - www.instagram.com/fashionoriginatorspodcast For Facebook updates - www.facebook.com/fashionoriginators Thank you so much for listening! If you enjoyed the show, it would mean the world to me if you wrote a review on Apple Podcasts! The more reviews there are, the easier it is for others to find and enjoy the show too.

Hope Greenberg is the co-Founder of Soapbox Strategists a digital media agency that helps clients capture hearts (and dollars) in the online world.  But Hope’s journey to where she is today began in the analogue world. She spent nine years as the fashion director at Lucky Magazine, prior to which she was the fashion director at Self Magazine and an editor at Mirabella and Harper’s Bazaar. Most recently, Hope worked as an editorial, product, partnership, marketing and public relations consultant for established and emerging brands including Kate Spade, Joe Fresh, Target, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry, Kenneth Cole, Banana Republic and Shae NY. The post 139: How to Break Into Digital Media & Why Storytelling Matters w/ Hope Greenberg, Soapbox Strategists [Espresso Shots] appeared first on Time4Coffee.

Lily is the Founder and CEO of Think Dirty® is a mobile-first, social commerce platform that connects ingredient-conscious beauty shoppers to natural beauty brands. Think Dirty's mission is to make reading cosmetic and personal care product labels simple, easy and fun. Think Dirty is the winner of Mastercard Women Entrepreneurship Competition, a DMZ alumni company, it's also named as one of the Top 25 SheEO Ventures, MaRS JOLT and CFC Ideaboost. Think Dirty was named the best beauty apps by Refinery29 and Brit+ Co. It was also featured on O Magazine, Fast Company, NPR, Huffington Post, TED Blog, Allure Magazine, The Atlantic, PSFK, New York Magazine, Today's Show and Consumer's Report. Prior to founding Think Dirty, Lily has been an award-winning Art Director in advertising and design for 13 years. She began her career in marketing in the e-commerce department of MoMA, New York. And worked at agencies such as Sid Lee, TAXI, Wunderman and TBWAChiat​Day for major international brands in consumer packaged goods, retail, financial, auto, telecommunications and non-profit, including Harvard Graduate School of Design, MIT, American Express, Tim Hortons, Joe Fresh and Mercedes-Benz. While not keeping her right brain busy, Lily is befriending dogs, volunteering to causes she believes in and checking off her list of 1000 places to go one continent at a time. Connect with Lily on social media! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilytse/ Instagram: thinkdirty Website: https://www.thinkdirtyapp.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/georges-khalife/support

Sigi warms us up by returning to our university residence life roots with "Roommate Icebreakers," in this extra helping of the Halo Halo Podcast.  Learn which one of us might be the clumsy one, and hear us regret our fashion foray in using safety pins during the 80s old school punk movement. Listen to us contemplate which words we would like to see retire from the English language, as well as discover which celebrities' lives we would most want to snatch!   In this extra helping: Joe Fresh, Rupaul Charles, Ryan Murphy's IMDb, The Late Late Show's James Cordon, Why Wrestling is important to high school students  

Hope Greenberg is the co-Founder of Soapbox Strategists a digital media agency that helps clients capture hearts (and dollars) in the online world.  But Hope’s journey to where she is today began in the analogue world. She spent nine years as the fashion director at Lucky Magazine, prior to which she was the fashion director at Self Magazine and an editor at Mirabella and Harper’s Bazaar. Most recently, Hope worked as an editorial, product, partnership, marketing and public relations consultant for established and emerging brands including Kate Spade, Joe Fresh, Target, Jennifer Fisher Jewelry, Kenneth Cole, Banana Republic and Shae NY. The post 48: Social Media Marketing 101 w/ Hope Greenberg, co-Founder of Soapbox Strategists appeared first on Time4Coffee.

AFTS Cast: Mickie, JJ, Kurt, Chris, and Joe Fresh off their victory over the giant tree, our heroes Noctra, Tielen, Mr. Joshua, and Calvin set off on the next leg of the Curse of Strahd adventure.  Join Mickie, Kurt, Chris, and Joe as our Dungeon Master JJ leads us on.  Enjoy the podcast! Like or … Continue reading AFTS DnD-CoS20 – Bunghole Bouquet →

BHL: Fashion 411 - In this episode Black Hollywood Live host Erika Garcia-Rojas and Courtney Stewart discusses fashion for the week of October 11th, 2013. Also joining the conversation is special guest Aubrey Loots (celebrity hairstylist). Erika opens up with a Who/What/Where segment by discussing Splurge vs. Steal: 3 must have items for the Fall - Sweater Skirts, Tuxedo Pants, and Leather Skirt. Erika switches to talk about this weeks Style Scoop featuring M.I.A and Versace collaborate, Kate Moss back at TopShop, In My Shoes - Jimmy Choo founder Tamara Mellon memoir, MYNT 1792 collaboration with popular bloggers, and Joe Fresh available online. They then play a game of Fact or Fiction with Aubrey. Next they discuss this week's haute or haute mess featuring Kat Graham, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Lopez, Lucy Liu, Christina Milian, and Penelope Cruz. They round things off with a social media roundup by discussing Wendy Raquel Robinson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Madonna, Angela Bassett, and Jessi

Real Talk T.O., Real Talk (Click on the logo or on the text Episode 7 to download)  Episode 7 Topics: Straight from the horse’s mouth What do you love about Toronto? What do you hate about Toronto? Rocket Reactions Onwards Queen St. West Gentrification: Graffiti Loblaws, Winners, Joe Fresh, Now CB2? That’ll be a 20% […]