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Thinking About PodcastThe Power Of Messy Action: How Taking Imperfect Steps Can Help Create A Better Life [SOLO Episode]Welcome back to a new year of Thinking About! The new year feels like perfect time to reflect, reset, and dive into a year full of possibility. Whether you’re setting bold goals or easing into the new year with intention, this episode is all about embracing messy action and taking meaningful steps forward.This year’s theme: Bold moves and messy action2025 is calling for growth, connection, and stepping outside our comfort zones. If the idea of “messy action” resonates with you, I'm right there with you — it’s all about starting where you are, eve...2025-01-2125 minThinking About PodcastThe Final Episode of 2024: Life Updates & My Lessons From The Year [SOLO]As we wrap up 2024, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons this year has taught me and what I want to carry forward into 2025. It’s been a year of dichotomies—beauty and difficulty, joy and sadness—and I think there’s something powerful in learning to hold space for both.The biggest lesson I’m taking away is that life can be really hard and really beautiful at the same time. There’s been sadness in my personal life and challenges in the world around us, but there’s also been so much to appreciate: sunsets, friendships, and...2024-12-1028 minThinking About PodcastWhat You Need To Know Before Creating Or Revamping Your Website With Emily FosterIn this week's episode, we are thinking about the world of brand and website design with Emily Foster, the creative mind behind Emily Foster Creative. Emily, a skilled brand and website designer with a creative services-based business, shares her journey from a simple t-shirt design in high school to building a successful career. She reflects on the balance of art and strategy in her work, explaining how her passion for creativity has shaped her path and ultimately led her to embrace the freedom and flexibility of working for herself.Throughout the conversation, Emily and Kirsti discuss the...2024-10-291h 07Thinking About PodcastHow To Make Events & Your Everyday Life More Sustainable With Romina Kwong Of Eco-Friendly EventsIn this week's episode, we are thinking about sustainability and how to incorporate it into our everyday lives as we welcome Romina, a multifaceted professional who wears many hats as a sustainable event planner, environmentalist, college professor, and more. Romina takes us back to her fourth-grade days, sharing a fond memory that she believes planted the seed for her lifelong journey into sustainability. Kirsti sparks a thought-provoking discussion with a question inspired by Romina’s belief that the world doesn’t need perfectionism—it needs progress and perseverance.This leads seamlessly into approachable and friendly advice for anyone...2024-08-2757 minThinking About PodcastHow To Be Sxy N' Sober This Summer By Choosing Yourself & Raising Your Standards With Courtney CroucherToday, we are thinking about being sexy and sober aka choosing yourself and raising your standards. In this episode, we chat with Courtney Croucher, an empowerment coach who focuses on empowering women through mindset work, values, and beliefs, which she states translate into confidence. Courtney describes her approach as blunt with a side of woo-woo. Beyond her coaching, she is also a Pilates and breathwork instructor. Courtney raises the standard for others in her work, embodying the values she promotes.Recently celebrating one year of sobriety, Courtney has rebranded herself as “Sxy N Sober”. She shares a vivi...2024-08-061h 22Thinking About PodcastHow Getting Your Systems In Order Can Help You Take More Time Off Your Business With Mackenzie IlesToday, we are thinking about systems, systems, systems and striving for a well-balanced work-life culture as entrepreneurs. In this episode, Mackenzie, the owner of Sit Studio and a seasoned studio manager for creatives and systems specialist, joins us. Mackenzie delves into the nuances of her role, focusing on project management and behind-the-scenes work for creative entrepreneurs, anddistinguishes her services from those of a typical virtual assistant. She elaborates on her process for building client relationships, highlighting the initial steps she takes to ensure a smooth collaboration. Mackenzie shares her journey, from majoring in information design to working...2024-07-161h 10Thinking About PodcastExploring Resilience, Caregiving & Creativity With Kath SmithToday, we are thinking about major life changes that happen in a moments time and coming out the other side. In this episode, we become friends with Katherine Smith, a content creator from Toronto, who opens up about her profound journey of caregiving following her partner's traumatic injury while he was on vacation in London, England. Katherine shares candid insights into the relentless process and numerous setbacks they faced, emphasizing the critical importance of celebrating daily wins during his over four years of healing in the hospital. She describes how adopting a "one day at a time" mindset was es...2024-07-091h 07Thinking About PodcastCelebrating Two Years Of Thinking About With Stephanie Pellett & Kirsti McNabneyToday, we are thinking about the power of a platform that allows people to share their stories and the power behind telling them. Also, this episode is extra special as our host, Kirst, steps into the spotlight, with Stephanie Pellett taking over the interviewer’s chair. Get ready for a peak behind the curtain as Kirsti shares insights, reflections, and the journey of celebrating two years of podcasting success.Kirsti kicks off by sharing the excitement of marking two years of podcasting and the party she hosted to celebrate. She emphasizes the importance of celebrating every achievement, no ma...2024-05-141h 04
Journey to AuthenticityKirsti McNabney's Journey to AuthenticityWelcome to another guest episode on the Journey to Authenticity podcast!Today I'm interviewing Kirsti McNabney, who I met through our mutual friend Steff Sullivan's Human Design program a few years ago. I'm so excited for you to hear her inspiring story!In this episode, we discuss...Kirsti's biggest "breakdown" moment that lead to the most aligned breakthrough and put her on her unique soul pathFinding acceptance for the journey and being ok with continually reinventing yourself or changing your mind as you goHow the “cocoon moments” in life prepare us for what’s to come...2024-04-2559 minThinking About PodcastHow Accountability & Internet Friendships Can Improve Your Business & Introducing OFFICE HOURS With Heather DrudgeToday, we're thinking about accountability, internet friendships and OFFICE HOURS with Heather Drudge. Heather Drudge is a nature loving, multi-hyphenate digital creative. She builds beautiful websites, creates mindful digital strategy and manages social media accounts for small businesses. She loves thinking deeply and lives for all the little nuances both in her work and life in general. She’s a projector, a Leo Sun, Taurus Rising, Virgo moon ENFJ (INFJ if she’s just had her heartbroken) and enneagram 4. She recently made the move from downtown Toronto to the east coast - PEI to be specific. Her hobbie...2024-03-191h 05Thinking About PodcastThe Mindset Shifts You Need To Support Your Fitness Routine With Jess Takimoto of SHINEFitToday, we're thinking about all things fitness and mindset with Jess Takimoto of SHINEFit in Toronto.Jess is the Owner & Head Coach at SHINE FIT. She started SHINE after her own journey overcoming body image issues, over-exercising, disordered eating, IBS, and chronic stress. She has worked with over 1,000 members and has taught over 1,000 Group Fitness Classes since 2018. She is also an active content creator on Instagram & TikTok. In the episode, we discuss: How Jess started her own fitness company in universityBuilding a body positive studio for ambitious womenMindset shifts to help you get connected to...2024-03-1355 minThinking About PodcastAnswering Your Questions About Starting Therapy & NeuroAffective Touch With Ashley Brodeur Of The FeelosophyToday, we're thinking about therapy, movement and touch with Ashley Brodeur of The Feelosophy. Ashley is a Registered Psychotherapist, Yoga Teacher and Trainer, Breathwork Facilitator, Sagittarius ;) and the Founder of The Feelosophy Supportive Touch Methodology for yoga teachers and health practitioners. She longs for a world where we are at peace with ourselves, where we can seek comfort in community and reach out for a hug from a stranger. She believes in the power of movement, mindfulness, breath and supportive touch. She craves freedom and am constantly seeking adventure, nature and a moment in the wa...2024-02-2756 minThinking About PodcastWhat Is A Funnel? How To Create Copy That Converts Your Customers With Jess HaneyToday, we're thinking about all things funnels, copywriting and the One Client Method with Jess Haney. Jess Haney is an offer ecosystem strategist and copywriter helping creative service providers with group coaching programs get out of live launching purgatory and step into their next level of business with evergreen enrollment. The key? Creating hell-yes copy, a streamlined series of offers, and pressure-free funnels that actually feel good to be on the receiving end of. The end result? An offer ecosystem that works to fill your group coaching program AND feels (almost) effortless. For more from Jess, and...2024-02-1356 minThinking About PodcastWe're All Overwhelmed Right Now, Right? Plus Monthly Favourites [SOLO Episode]Welcome to the second solo episode of the year of Thinking About. Today, we're talking through my current existential crisis, but I promise it gets lighter by the halfway mark.On this podcast version of a chaotic FaceTime with me, I talk about: A sense of overwhelm in the communityWhy we need to stop comparing ourselves to other peopleRefreshing reminders from my favourite podcast of the monthAll my January favouritesLinks from the episode: Blair's Thinking About EpisodeSiff's Thinking About EpisodeAmazon Reading LightBook: I'm Glad M...2024-02-0726 minThinking About PodcastAn Introduction To Tarot And Listening To Your Intuition With Jayne MarieToday, we're thinking about all things tarot with Jayne Marie. Jayne comes from generations of those with unusual gifts. She was lucky enough to have those people surround me with the encouragement to accept the ethereal as simply a part of daily life. And she continues to this day with the understanding that there are many parts of ourselves that we can access to our benefit. She feels truly blessed to be able to share this ability with others. For many years Jayne has studied, and continues to study, Tarot, Numerology, Jungian aspects of Tarot, As...2024-01-3056 minThinking About PodcastNot Everyone Needs A Podcast: A Guide To Figuring Out Your Dream Day With Blair Mlotek of CLEO SocialToday, we're thinking about creating your dream day and why following what other people are doing isn't necessarily going to get you there with CLEO Social Co-Founder, Blair Mlotek.Blair is a writer, social strategist, and the co-founder of Cleo Social - a social media agency focused on growing organic online communities. After years of freelance journalism and managing clients in the communications agency world, Blair realized that one place always brought the highest success rate to her brands: social media. Now, along with her amazing team, she continues to work with brands to grow their audience...2024-01-2356 minThinking About PodcastEmbracing Slowpreneurship & What We’re Not Doing This Year With Stephanie PellettToday, we're thinking about slowpreneurship and starting the new year without a bang with Stephanie Pellett.Stephanie is a creative coach and consultant for small businesses and entrepreneurs. Her goal is to make your business more sustainable, more expansive, and ultimately more fun for you by streamlining your systems, improving your customer experience, and updating your unhelpful limiting beliefs. She was a host on the Learn With Shopify YouTube Channel and has taught classes in partnership with Creative Mornings and Make Lemonade. She is also the host of the podcast Slowpreneur: Business without the Busy, w...2024-01-101h 17Thinking About PodcastNew Year FaceTime: Holidays Recap, How I'm Approaching 2024, Setting Up For The New Year, And What To Expect With Thinking About [SOLO]Welcome to the first episode of the year of Thinking About. Today, we're thinking about all things new year – and it's just you and me.On this podcast version of a chaotic FaceTime with me, I talk about: How our holidays wentWhat I've been loving latelyThe vibes heading into 2024How I review the past year and plan for the next oneIns & outs for 2024Changes to Thinking About and plans for the podcast in the new yearLinks from the episode: Superhuman appAlive appShark FlexStyleFraiche Food, Ful...2024-01-0534 minThinking About PodcastHow Thoughtful Storytelling On TikTok Vlogs Led To Building Saffron, A Global Membership Community For Women With Ashna Mankotia, @ohmygoshnaToday, we're thinking about thoughtful storytelling on social media and building global communities for women with Ashna Mankotia, known online as @ohmygoshna.Outside of her day job as a Senior Product Manager, Ashna started sharing content on social media a few years ago about her life. She shares vlogs highlighting her day and lessons she's picked up along the way. After growing on social platforms, Ashna did the next huge thing – she listened to her community, one that was well craving community. And from her listening, she founded Saffron, a global membership community for women to make au...2023-12-1955 minThinking About PodcastHow Mallory Rowan Grew Her Instagram Audience By 60K in 60 Days And What She's Learned SinceToday, we're talking to a social media icon and one of my favourite people on the Internet, Mallory Rowan! Mallory’s bio is impressive – she founded her first business at 22 and in 7 years, has been a three-time founder to successful companies, she hit $1M networth at 29 and has been featured and partnered with a TON of your favourite brands. In the time I’ve been following her, reading her newsletter, and taking her workshops – she’s taught me not only about social media and marketing but also about building habits that keep me healthy, cycle synching, money moves, ways...2023-12-121h 08Thinking About PodcastLet's Stop Mean Girl Marketing Techniques With Maddy AucoinToday, we're thinking about an ethical approach to marketing with Maddy Aucoin of By Maddy Aucoin.Maddy Aucoin (she/her) is a website copywriter, business owner, and public speaker. She helps creative business owners with messaging that sells through trust, integrity, and empathy.A former higher-education professional, Maddy started her second business, By Maddy Aucoin, to help brands write copy without relying on sales gimmicks or overexaggerated claims. Maddy is also deeply passionate about teaching other entrepreneurs how to market themselves authentically. Aside from guest speaking on numerous podcasts, she has taught many copywriting workshops...2023-11-291h 04
Slowpreneur: Business Without the BusySustainable Social Media with Kirsti McNabney 📱On today's episode, I'm interviewing social media strategist and event planner Kirsti McNabney, whose mission is to help you connect with your ideal clients in-person and digitally.
If you're somebody who has a major love-hate relationship with social media (🙋🏻♀️), this is the episode for you. Kirsti's approach centres authenticity, community, and building true connection with the people you interact with online. We talk a lot about why social media "best practices" might not be right for you, and how you can create a social media presence that actually feels good for you to sustain.
I found Kirsti...2023-11-201h 16Thinking About PodcastTwists & Turns In Life Help You Become All You Are With Kena ParanjapeToday, we're thinking about the unknown paths life takes us down, how grief can shape you and how it can shape you into becoming all that you are with Kena Paranjape of All You Are. Kena Paranjape is the founder of All You Are, an empowerment platform and community for women. In addition to founding All You Are, Kena is 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...2023-11-0757 min
$HMONEY Radio$HMONEY on Thinking About Podcast: Money Convos for Millennial Women & Investing In Female Friendships w/ Kirsti McNabneyToday's episode is a replay of host Anastasia Barbuzzi's recent interview and guest appearance on Thinking About Podcast, in case you have yet to hear it!A huge thank you to host Kirsti McNabney for spreading the word about $HMONEY on her wonderful show and talking about its origins, how it's supporting women on their quest to achieve financial literacy and independence, how Anastasia's personal money story and mindset have evolved, what she's learned, why it's crucial to invest in each other, and much more....2023-11-0355 minThinking About PodcastMoney Conversations For Millennial Women & Why We Should Be Investing In Our Friendships With Anastasia Barbuzzi Of $HMONEY RadioToday, we’re thinking about all things money or $HMONEY with Anastasia Barbuzzi – a journalist and the creator/host of $HMONEY Radio. $HMONEY makes financial literacy approachable, attainable, and fun to talk about for millennial women. An open, inclusive, and judgment- free zone that promotes the idea of educating yourself to empower yourself, $HMONEY is a safe place to discuss money matters without guilt or shame. $HMONEY Radio has now been listened to in over 500 cities and 60 countries worldwide – and recently hit 5,000 downloads! The idea for the podcast was born from Anastasia’s experience with a financial spiral th...2023-10-3157 minThinking About PodcastFrom Kenya To Canada: Social Entrepreneurship Connecting Women Across The World With Jayne AkinyiToday, we're thinking about building connections through social entrepreneurship and mentorship with Jayne Akinyi. Jayne is a remarkable social entrepreneur whose journey has spanned four continents. She began her career as a door-to-door fundraiser in the UK, later managing her parents' hotel in Kenya. In China, she transitioned to teaching, honing her cross-cultural skills. In 2021, she embarked on her entrepreneurial journey in Canada. Jayne brings a wealth of technical skills, alongside a deep passion for infusing creativity into her work, whether through website design, content strategy, or engaging workshops for newcomers. Her business, Dada Dunia, ep...2023-10-2447 minThinking About PodcastEveryone's An Artist And Being Relentlessly You With Phoebe TaylorToday, we're thinking about being an artist, how art and business meet and being relentlessly you with Phoebe Taylor. This episode hits on a slew of topics, but at the heart of it all is our ability to all be artists in our own right. Phoebe Taylor is best described an artist, freak clown weirdo and Creative Director + Strategist. She is the co-founder of Do you Ever Media and co-host of the podcast Do You Ever feel like? Where she and her co-host Jacque ask the questions everyone's thinking and no one is asking. She works with a...2023-10-1751 minThinking About PodcastWhat You Need To Know About Creating Community Online With Xanthe Appleyard, Co-Founder of Oh Sierra CreativeToday, we're thinking about content and community with Xanthe Appleyard of Oh Sierra Creative. If you’ve been caught up in the what do I need to post today, who is my audience, how can I go viral cycle – today is the day you stop that and start looking at your social media presence like a leader. Xanthe co-founded Oh Sierra with her husband Frank – a creative agency specializing in strategy, design, and hospitality. They are the people helping you harness the power of community both online and offline – and they look cool AF while they do it.2023-10-101h 05Thinking About PodcastReset For Fall To Finish 2023 Off Right [SOLO]Today, we're BACK and having a solo catch-up of my 5 a.m. thoughts from a couple weeks ago. Grab a coffee or warm beverage while we chat about how the summer felt for me, internal struggles after an amazing start to the season and how I reset for the fall. I'm also sharing tips on what worked during my reset to hopefully help you through your own so we can end the year off on a high note! NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY ✨Send me whatever kept you thinking on IG or TikTok at:@kirstimcnabney@thin...2023-10-0331 min
Becoming with Breanne Burke90. Breanne's Interview on How to Build Confidence and Self-Trust with Kirsti McNabneyIn this episode, listen as I share some ways and strategies on how to build confidence and self-trust on Kirsti's podcast. Our conversation specifically touches on strategies for confident decision-making and the significance of choosing options that make life feel lighter and easier. Additionally, this episode also explores techniques for shifting one's energy to promote personal growth and conquer fear. Overall, if you want to know more about the journey towards greater confidence, self-trust, and empowered decision-making, this episode is for you! Connect with Kirsti through the following links below!Kirsti McNabney...2023-09-201h 06Thinking About PodcastHealing From Your Trauma With Ali KatesToday, we’re joined by Ali Kates, a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach and Somatic Experience Practitioner In-Training who believes that trauma & emotional pain is not just about what happened to you, but how it left your nervous system after said event. The thing that people do not realize about trauma is that it cannot be "out talked" or "out thought", it lives in the BODY. Most people that Ali works with (including herself) have tried almost everything under the sun to work on themselves and their emotional pain/trauma but nothing seems to move the needle until the...2023-09-191h 03Thinking About PodcastBuild Your Confidence And Self-Trust With Mindset And Confidence Coach Breanne BurkeToday, we're thinking about building your confidence and self-trust with Mindset and Confidence Coach Breanne Burke. Breanne is the creator of ‘The Confident Formula’ and the founder of Confident Mindset Accelerator. Her mission is to help women heal their internal struggles, let go of their past and gain unshakeable self-confidence. She's also the host of the Goal Digger Guide Podcast.From traveling the world, to being super broke and working multiple jobs she finally saved up $5,000.00 cash to complete her Yoga Teacher certification and since then, her life changed forever. She is currently certified in NLP, EFT, Hypn...2023-09-051h 01Thinking About PodcastThinking About Pivoting with Lauren McPhillips | This Renegade Love [REPLAY]Welcome to another replay episode from the Thinking About Podcast archives!In this episode, I’m talking to Lauren McPhillips, the creator of This Renegade Love, an online space for people living life on their own terms. What started as a blog quickly has blossomed into offline growth, speaking engagements, and workshops for women in business. We discuss her love of pivoting, storytelling and humanizing experiences, online spaces, ways to change your life, in cancel culture, book recommendations, internet friendships and how to make friends as an adult. Connect/work with Lauren: Follow...2023-08-3046 min
The Ultimate Blog PodcastFreelancing, Growth Mindset, and Authentic Entrepreneurship with Kirsti McNabneyOn today’s episode, we have Kirsti McNabney on the show to talk more about freelancing as another stream of income in your blogging business. Kirsti is a freelance marketing strategist and owner of Kirsti McNabney Creative, where she helps creative entrepreneurs strategize and create thoughtful content to connect with their ideal audience. We chat more about freelancing opportunities alongside blogging, more on growth mindset, and authentic entrepreneurship in general. We hope this episode helps you and encourages you to think outside of the box when thinking about blogging and adding in another stream of revenue through freelancing. Tune in...2023-08-2940 minThinking About PodcastHow Food, Movement And Hormones Impact Anxiety With Taylor Gendron [REPLAY]In today's episode we're thinking about anxiety. Taylor Gendron is a holistic nutritionist as well as a yoga and meditation teacher who works with women who experience chronic anxiety. Through her own personal experience and education, Taylor now uses her knowledge to help release and eliminate chronic anxiety through gut health protocols, hormonal work, nervous system regulation and more. In addition to her anxiety work, Taylor helps women entrepreneurs optimize their health to support and optimize their businesses and life!We discuss her experience with chronic anxiety, the relationship between anxiety and food, the role...2023-08-221h 23Thinking About PodcastThinking About Cycle Syncing With Caitlin Molony AKA @ConsciouslyCait [REPLAY]REPLAY EPISODE - For the next three weeks we are visiting Thinking About's fan favourite episodes for our summer break. Tune in to catch up on episodes you may have missed or revisit them to see what gets you thinking now. Enjoy!In this episode, I’m talking to Caitlin Molony, @consciouslycait, a Toronto-based menstrual cycle coach, meditation and movement practitioner. If you are a menstruator, this episode is for you! It's all about living in alignment with your cycle.We discuss tracking your cycle, how to live with your cycle while working a 9-5, deep r...2023-08-1554 minThinking About PodcastTrauma-Informed Yoga, Meditation & Being Human With Erin GilmoreToday, we're thinking about trauma-informed yoga, meditation and other pep talks with Erin Gilmore. Erin is a San Francisco-based meditation, movement and breathwork teacher with a unique and modern style and specialty in trauma-informed yoga and non-violent communication. Her movement style is Pilates meets dance meets yoga and her hope is that everyone has fun moving together.In today's episode, Erin and I talk about rewriting stories about yourself, her journey into her yoga practice and learning trauma-informed yoga, how dropping out of school impacted her life, teaching through anecdotes, how reflection helps us grow, the value...2023-08-091h 04Becoming with Breanne Burke84. From Dreams of a Doctor to Full-Time Entrepreneur Kirsti McNabney Shares Her Story of Running Her Own Freelance Marketing CompanyIn this episode, listen and get ready for an inspiring and insightful conversation as we sit down with Kirsti McNabney, a remarkable individual who traded her dreams of becoming a doctor for what she really wanted to do in life and the exciting thrill of entrepreneurship. Join us as Kirsti candidly shares her incredible journey from dreams of becoming a doctor to becoming the founder and CEO of her own successful freelance marketing company.Take that crucial first step. Every action, may it be big or small, will definitely bring you closer to achieving your dreams and...2023-08-0239 minThinking About PodcastGetting Sober Curious With Steff Sullivan of Steff Sullivan CollectiveToday, we're thinking about getting sober curious and re-examining our relationship to alcohol with returning guest, Steff Sullivan. Steff is a Certified Barre Instructor, founder of Prescription Self-Care, and Human Design Mentor, among many other titles.In today's episode, she's sharing her experience of being sober for over a year. We talk about her relationship to alcohol and what it looks like for people, conquering the fear of not being fun if you aren't drinking, how she decided to explore sobriety, the role alcohol plays in our society, the emotional side of being sober and so much...2023-08-0159 minThinking About PodcastBuild A Community-Driven Brand With Siff Haider Of Arrae And Dream BiggerToday, we're thinking about building a strong community-driven brand with Siff Haider!Siff Haider is the host of the Dream Bigger podcast and co-founder of Arrae, a 100% natural supplement company that offer real results and zero woo. With accurate dosing, Arrae’s alchemy capsules solve everyday problems that women constantly deal with - bloat, anxiety, etc. Arrae is the wellness product for the millennial woman, who has a lot on her plate but doesn’t want to compromise on how she feels. In today's episode, we discuss building a brand while thinking about every customer as an...2023-07-2545 minThinking About PodcastBuilding An Events and Travel Business, Growing A Team And Entrepreneurial Learnings From Lauren Smith Of Modern CollectiveToday we’re thinking about all things entrepreneurship along with the world of events and travel with our special guest, Lauren Smith, founder of Modern Collective. Get ready to gain valuable insights as Lauren shares her entrepreneurial journey and expertise in curating exceptional event experiences.With over 15 years in the events and travel industry, Lauren has worked with top CEOs, entrepreneurs, and online communities, delivering high-impact and profitable experiences for their audiences. From intimate retreats to large-scale conferences, she has mastered the art of orchestrating seamless and impactful events that leave a lasting impression.Join us...2023-07-1855 minThinking About PodcastRecharge And Thrive: Exploring The Power Of Rest [SOLO]Today, we're thinking about the transformative power of rest in a solo episode with me aka your host Kirsti McNabney. In the fast-paced world that glorifies hustle, I'm sheds light on the often-overlooked significance of embracing rest as a vital component of overall well-being – for both you and your business.In the episode, we explore: How you need to rest your body or it will do it for you. Discover the connection between neglecting rest and your body's eventual demand for it. We'll explore the compelling reasons why prioritizing rest is essential for sustainable success. The seve...2023-07-1118 minThinking About PodcastHow Launching A Podcast Helped Candyce Mollard Create Community And OpportunitiesToday we're thinking about communities, podcasting, small business and more with Candyce Mollard. Candyce wears many hats – she is a wife, a mother, a podcast host on Hello Hello World, does charity work, and organizes events. What flows through her story is always community – something she thrives at creating. She is also a Gemini with mediumship capabilities and someone you can count on if you need someone to hold space for you. In the episode we discuss launching a podcast, creating community around a podcast, how she pivoted, events she's been working on, her experience with...2023-07-0453 minThinking About PodcastEmotional Entrepreneurship And How Podcasting Supports Your Business With Scout Sobel Of Okay Sis & Scout's AgencyToday, we're thinking about the emotional side of entrepreneurship, what fear actually can do for you, the power of podcasting and more with Scout Sobel!Scout Sobel is a trailblazer in the media industry for utilizing Podcast Tours™ as a powerful form of PR. She founded Scout's Agency in February of 2019 after recognizing the power of podcasting as a long-form, intimate medium for founders to tell their stories and expand their businesses. Over the past four years, Scout's Agency has grown 600%, booked their clients on over 2500 podcast episodes, cultivated a database of over 5,000 podcasts, and has...2023-06-2752 minThinking About PodcastWriting Poems, Presenting Your Art And Opening For Rupi Kaur With Desiree Mckenzie Today we're thinking about poetry, presenting your work, sharing your story and feelings, and opening for Rupi Kaur with Desiree Mckenzie.Desiree Mckenzie is an award-winning poet, arts educator, national poetry slam champion, voice actor, and photographer from Toronto. Her poetry and voice have been featured in works for CBC, When Sisters Speak, Clearco Financial, Button Poetry, Kids Help Phone, and Home Depot. She facilitates community poetry programming for organizations like JAYU, VIBE Arts, Unity Charity, Poetry in Voice, and Shakespeare in Action. In March 2021, she released her debut spoken word EP, Wet Hair, now available on st...2023-06-2059 minThinking About PodcastBeing The Niche, Embracing Cringe And Building A Thriving Community With Tess Barclay | Busy BloomingToday, we're thinking about content creation, brand and community building and being the niche with Tess Barclay of Busy Blooming!Tess Barclay is a Toronto-based content creator and the founder of Busy Blooming, a women-run brand on a mission to empower and connect women across the globe to build their career. Tess is also a full-time content creator on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube with a collective audience of 100,000+ sharing tips and advice for women to build their content, businesses & brands! Tess graduated from University of Toronto in 2018 and has 6+ years of experience in corporate marketing i...2023-06-1342 minThinking About PodcastMental Health And Finance Chats With Your Internet Big Sis Melanie LaureneToday, we're thinking about mental health and finances with the internet big sis (or in my case younger sis) that we all need – Melanie Laurene!Melanie is a social media strategist by day, working at a boutique digital marketing agency, Arcade Studios in Calgary AB and by night, she’s a content creator with a focus on mental health, personal finance and social media. She creates content across IG, Tiktok, and Youtube along with her weekly newsletter, Scroll Better. Connect with MelanieOn YoutubeOn TikTokOn InstagramSubscribe to Scroll Bett...2023-06-061h 05Thinking About PodcastPep Talk About Pivoting, Mindsets To Help You Through Change & Exciting Event News! [SOLO]Today we're thinking about my favourite topic of the moment – PIVOTING!I'm so excited to tell you all about my upcoming event in Toronto on June 11 called Permission to Pivot: A Gathering For Creative Women – where we will be joined by friends of the podcast Palak of Embiria, Rachel of Make Lemonade, Jasmine of Jasmine Williams Media and our new friends Andrea from Barbet and Olivia from Olive and Fig. In addition, I'm sharing my five biggest lessons learned from pivots and the mindsets I'm leaning into when it comes to making changes, trying new thin...2023-06-0126 minThinking About PodcastCurrent Faves: My Recent Life, Books, TV, And Podcasts Recommendations [SOLO]It's just me and you this week! Feels like a good time to check in with what I've been listening to, reading and loving lately. If you're looking for your new favourite book, podcast or show – I've got you covered. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY ✨Let's connect@kirstimcnabney@thinkingaboutpodcastCheck out the recommendations from the episodeArrae supplementsThe Reading ListThings We Do In The DarkReally Good, ActuallyEmotional EntrepreneurHow to Build A Story BrandSet Boundaries, Find PeaceSlowpreneurOkay SisDream BiggerILYSMNote to SelfPretty SmartSend us a text2023-05-2322 minThinking About PodcastBuilding A Brand That Feels Like You And Creating Communities To Help You Thrive With Ruha Ratnam Of The Designist StudioToday we're thinking about some of my favourite topics – marketing, brand building that's unique to you, AND finding/building community. We're joined by Ruha Ratnam – a brand strategist and founder of The Designist Studio. She helps business coaches and consultants discover how to show up online with confidence through her Brand Blueprint, and designs brands and websites that align with their goals, priorities, and unique brand magic. She is passionate about working with historically underrepresented and underserved folks to build sustainable and impactful businesses.In today's business bestie chat, we discuss helping business owners grow their reputation onli...2023-05-161h 04Thinking About PodcastHelping The Next Generation Discover Their Mental Fitness With Natalie Von Teichman From MiindfullyToday we're thinking about mindfulness and meditation – and how early practice is influencing the lives of the next generation. Natalie Von Teichman, is the founder of MIINDFULLY, a brand responsible for creating the very first meditation stuffie for kids that offers a full sensory experience. Natalie’s passion for children’s wellness hit an all-time high when she and her family of four young boys experienced COVID-19 (Natalie being Canada’s 29th confirmed case in Canada). Witnessing the mental-health impact on our communities, children, and young-adults, as well as going through it on a personal level, gave Natalie a...2023-05-091h 07Thinking About PodcastFinding Freedom In Your Life Through The Power Of Habits With Val Lavigne Of The Women's Empowerment PodcastToday we're thinking about how habits can empower you to live your fullest life – for both you and the people around you with Valerie Lavigne. Valerie is a Health Coach specializing in Healthy Habits. She helps women who are making an impact prioritize their health and wellness, without adding to their already busy schedule, so that they can feel great in their body and show up powerfully for the people depending on them.In this episode, you'll hear about how a backpacking trip changed her life, her experimental approach to habits, great tips on how to change be...2023-05-021h 00Thinking About PodcastHow To Set Boundaries, Show Up And Have Fun On Social Media With Kat Tepylo Murphy Of Social Kat MediaToday, we're thinking about social media with Kat from Social Kat Media. Kat Tepylo Murphy is the Head of Strategy (and Memes) at Social Kat Media. She’s also your small business’s #1 fan. Kat helps small & local businesses reclaim their time, feel more confident about their content and grow their business. She believes showing up for your community is about so much more than feeding an algorithm and that social media should not just tolerable—but FUN and EFFECTIVE.Kat is a mom of two, new to rural living with her kids, husband and dog, and is ver...2023-04-251h 00Thinking About PodcastFive Ways To Find Yourself When You're Overwhelmed [SOLO]We're back with another solo episode! This chat, from a few weeks ago, shares five tips I turn to when trying to find myself when I'm overwhelmed or not feeling at my best. GET MOREBuy Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra TawwabCheck out our cycle syncing episode for more information on how your cycle impacts your moodNEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY ✨Hosted by @kirstimcnabneyFind links, inspiration and updates @thinkingaboutpodcastSend us a text2023-04-1815 minThinking About PodcastFinding And Using Your Voice With Sara Giita FloresToday we’re thinking about the power of our voices and using them. Sara Giita Flores understands the power of voice, because after experiences with sexual assault – she had to find her way back to what she calls embodying her self-expression. Embodying the transformation of trauma-induced silence and shame into radiant self-expression was the start of Sara’s journey. She’s now a voice coach, speaker and singer/songwriter based near Denver, Colorado. With 16 years of vocal coaching experience, she helps empathic women to deepen their confidence in their voices so they can speak up and share their wo...2023-04-1158 minThinking About PodcastBlogging For Business To Create The Life Of Your Dreams With Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper Of Spark Concepts MediaToday, we're thinking about all things blogging! Blogging is so much more than just a fun pastime for people – it can be an outstanding way for business owners to showcase their expertise or for people to create an income that allows people freedom within their life – something our guests today know a lot about. So much so, that they created a business to help other women be able to do that for themselves.With over 14 years of combined blogging experience, Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper are passionate about helping women create the blogs they desire to build a bus...2023-04-041h 05Thinking About PodcastEmpowering Women Towards A Well-thy Life Through Finances, Real Estate And Travel With Huda AlviToday, we're thinking about empowering women to live their well-thiest life with Huda Alvi. Huda is a real estate agent & self taught investor. Going from broke and unemployed to owning five properties in less than 12 months, Huda shares her journey of perseverance through her social media presence. She is the creator of The Wellthy Women, whose mission is to help women invest in real estate and become financially independent through events, courses and a Masterclass in the pipeline for 2023. She also runs a super cool side hustle called The Girls Trip - a bad ass tour company empowering women...2023-03-281h 03Thinking About PodcastWhat I've Learnt From One Year Of Podcasting [SOLO]Today, it's just me and you! We have officially made it to ONE YEAR of the Thinking About Podcast. Listen in as I share five lessons that I've learned from starting my podcast. We'll dive why you should start that thing you're dreaming about, the value of outsourcing, celebrating your wins and more. Plus, I'm giving a sneak peek into what you can expect to see in the second year of the pod.Thank you for tuning in to the first year of the pod and I can't wait to see what the next year w...2023-03-2124 minThinking About PodcastApproaching Tax Season In An Empowered Way With Martina Morton From GrowCPAToday, we're thinking about tax season and all things accounting with Martina Morton of GrowCPA. GrowCPA is a digital accounting firm that was founded with a BIG mission: to empower Canadian business owners with the financial knowledge they need to build a wildly successful business and lasting financial legacy.In the episode, you’ll hear the origin story of GrowCPA, how they’re making accounting accessible for small businesses, starting a virtual company BEFORE the pandemic and what they’ve experienced through the changes, how having a business can help you improve your personal finances, deciding between doing y...2023-03-0758 minThinking About PodcastPreserving Memories From Life's Biggest Moments & Getting Real About Running A Business With Devon Elcomb-Anzit | Pressed In TimeIn true Thinking About fashion, we're thinking about A LOT this week – from pressing flowers to running a business to mental health and more. We’re joined by Devon Elcomb-Anzit. Devon is the owner of Pressed In Time a beautiful flower preservation business in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. She’s described on her website as a creator and flower enthusiast who has always held a love and appreciation for art. After experiencing flower pressing from two important women in her family and experimenting on her own, Devon eventually created a business of it. Today, she is helping people preserv...2023-02-281h 09Thinking About PodcastReaching Business Goals & Making Networking Less Icky With Hannah SchwartzToday, we're thinking about the strategy behind reaching your business goals and making networking less awkward with Hannah Schwartz. Hannah is your Business Strategist. She is dedicated to helping clients achieve success and works with entrepreneurs to integrate strategy into their business to level up or pivot. In the episode, we talk about her signature pillar system that helps business owners and anyone work towards their goals, opportunities to grow within your business or shift away from what you initially thought you wanted, how failure is feedback and tangible tips you can do today to bring your...2023-02-2145 minThinking About PodcastAnswering All Your Freelancing Questions With Jasmine WilliamsToday, we're thinking about all things freelancing with Jasmine Williams. Jasmine Williams is an award-winning writer, content marketing expert, and the founder of Jasmine Williams Media, a boutique content marketing consultancy serving a global roster of industry-leading companies and visionaries. She’s also the founder of Click-worthy Creatives, an education hub and community for freelance creatives. Jasmine helps creative entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, and growth-stage startups scale their businesses with strategic storytelling.In the episode, Jasmine talks about how she went from a journalism degree to freelancing, all kinds of tips on how to get started, th...2023-02-141h 02Thinking About PodcastThe Journey To Self-Publishing Your First Novel With Elizabeth Monier-WilliamsToday, we're thinking about the journey of self-publishing your first novel and following your dreams with Elizabeth Monier-Williams. Elizabeth has over 20 years of experience marketing products, companies and ideas within Toronto’s technology and research sectors. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts from the University of Waterloo and a Master of Arts from the University of Guelph, and has held senior leadership positions in several Canadian healthcare start-ups.In 2012, she gave a TedxTalk on women, superheroes, and power. Originally intended to make her past scholarship work more accessible to a wider audience, it inadvertently supercharged her wr...2023-02-071h 05Thinking About PodcastEmbracing Your Creative Spirit And Experiencing The World Through A Photographer's Eye With Maggie DevereuxToday, we're thinking about our creative side and how experimenting with it led Maggie Devereux to launching her own photography business. Maggie is an award winning documentary style photographer and storyteller known for truly seeing her subjects and capturing the beautiful moments of life in between. Her photographs hold layered stories and capture a moment in time that is true and raw, bringing life to any room. You can see it in all of her work, whether visiting her website or Instagram and yesterday – she launched her brand new print shop which allows you to bring her incredible photos in...2023-01-3156 minThinking About PodcastFeeling In Control Of Your Finances And How To Start Investing With Tara MurphyToday, we're thinking all about our finances with Tara Murphy. She is a Senior Associate at a Bay Street Investment Bank, a Money Coach and Airbnb Extraordinaire. She has an immense passion for travel and spends half the year in Mexico working remotely, where she truly is living the dream.Tara is a strong believer that our money should be working as hard for us as we work for ourselves, so she has made it her mission to show people that the world of investing, monetizing side hustles, and earning passive is easier thank you think – and th...2023-01-241h 06Thinking About PodcastTuning Into What You Need Through Intentional Movement And Intuitive Eating With Linh PhanToday, we're thinking about the overarching theme of the importance of tuning into you with Linh Phan. Linh is the founder of Bona Fide Life Coaching and a body acceptance and intuitive eating coach. She grew up as a restaurant kid, working in her parents’ Chinese restaurant in small-town Canada from the age of 12. Food was the reason for her family to come together and connect and it was, and always will be, a love language for her. However, Linh realizes that many people have difficult relationships with food and she has made it her mission to raise awareness aro...2023-01-171h 04Thinking About PodcastHow To Work Alongside Your Inner Critic To Create A Life Of Alignment With Gloria EidToday we’re thinking about our inner critic and living life in alignment with Gloria Eid. Gloria helps leaders of all kinds embody their innate creativity and become who they need to be to carry out their unique role on the planet. As a transformational leadership coach, she works with rising entrepreneurs, new managers, executives, artists, and students to unlock their creative abilities and become their most loving selves so that they live and work consciously and joyfully towards the fulfillment of their dreams. She draws on her studies in sociology and communication, her research in the art...2023-01-101h 22Thinking About PodcastYou Don’t Need To Overhaul Everything About Your Life Overnight With Gillian Macgregor-SpurToday we’re thinking about the new year – not having to be a new you but still setting intentions and reflections heading into 2023 with our first-ever returning guest, Coach G! Gillian Macgregor-Spur helps people at any level of fitness to achieve their running goals while having fun, building belief in themselves and take the stress off their shoulders. She was inspired to begin running. In an outstanding first year of running that included 5K, 10K, and a half-marathon, she fell in love and soon after started helping others. Eventually, Gillian's love of running blossomed into full-time entrepreneurship as a...2023-01-031h 06Thinking About PodcastFive Biggest Takeaways From 2022's Episodes And Questions To Ask Yourself Heading Into 2023 | SOLOToday, it's just me and you! Listen in as I dive into the five biggest takeaways from previous episodes of Thinking About – featuring lessons from Danielle Robay, Palak Dave, Rachel Kelly, the ladies of Females Who Side Hustle, Consciously Cait and so many more.We'll dive into living life more fully, how everything is a lesson, being multi-passionate, why doing things for others can make your life more meaningful and more. Plus, I'm sharing five questions I'll be asking myself throughout 2023 to stay connected with everything I've reflected on.Thank you for all of your su...2022-12-2729 minThinking About PodcastThe Importance Of Accessibility And Lessons Learned Through Mental Health Experiences With Matisse Hamel-NelisToday we’re thinking about a lot of different things including accessibility, mental health, and balancing many priorities with Matisse Hamel-Nelis. Matisse is VP of Communications for AbleDocs, and oversees both internal and external communications, partnerships, and conferences. She’s also the Director of Communications for the IABC/Toronto IDEA Committee and the program coordinator of DC’s PR program. An international award-winner, she is best described as a strategic, forward-thinking communicator focused on goal-oriented social PR with accessibility at the forefront.We talk about why it’s important to focus on accessibility especially as communicators, social media, b...2022-12-2054 minThinking About PodcastChanging Directions And Making Lemonade With Rachel Kelly Of @makelemonadeToday we're thinking about transitions, pivoting, community and finding new industries with Rachel Kelly! Rachel Kelly is the entrepreneur behind Make Lemonade, previously a co-working space in Toronto and now a boutique floral studio making magical designs for brand activations, corporate events, your kitchen table and more. We talk about her transition from running a coworking space to becoming a florist, creating communities that foster real conversations, helping people feel comfortable in community settings, her experience becoming a florist, how she broke into the industry, what she did to learn about the new space, and how she’s m...2022-12-1353 minThinking About PodcastContent Creation Process, Closing Chapters & Starting On New Platforms with Jacci Rai | @jacciraiToday we're thinking about exploring growth in content creation, freelancing, and life with Jacci Rai! Jacci is an extremely talented content creator, video editor, freelancer, YouTuber, reels creator extraordinaire and one of the previous co-hosts of the What Day Is It Podcast.We talk about being cancers, career longevity, her process for the most creative reels on the internet, starting a YouTube channel and working on a new platform as a content creator, how she got into freelancing, tips for freelancers, closing the chapter on What Day Is It, podcast growth tips, and so much more.2022-12-0658 minThinking About PodcastLessons From Over 7 Years of YouTube Creation and Owning A Freelance Business With Amanda Wan | Behind The Girlboss Podcast And WanMediaToday we're thinking about YouTube creation and freelancing with Amanda Wan! Amanda is a YouTube creator, podcast host of the Behind the Girlboss Podcast (check out my episode here), the owner of Wan Media and our fearless editor! We talk about her experience on YouTube for over 7 years, what she gained from putting content online, what she’s learned about putting yourself out there, freelancing and owning her own business, the changing landscape of media, tips for starting a YouTube channel, creating communities and more. Connect with Amanda:Amanda’s InstagramBehind the Girlbo...2022-11-2949 minThinking About PodcastQuestioning Everything To Create Meaningful Conversations With Danielle Robay, TV And Podcast (Pretty Smart) HostToday we're thinking about questioning everything to create meaningful conversations with Danielle Robay! Danielle is a TV host and journalist, currently the host of E!’s While You Were Streaming. She is creator of the video podcast PRETTYSMART, and the best selling card game QUESTION EVERYTHING: 52 Cards For Deep(er) Conversation, noted by Forbes as a “game changer”. Previously, you’ve seen Danielle on IMDb, NBC, E!, EXTRA, Entertainment Tonight Online, HLN’s Dr. Drew, The Steve Harvey Show and NBC’s 1st Look, and Defy Media where her daily news segments and interviews received over 100 million views a mont...2022-11-2252 minThinking About PodcastBoundaries And Protecting Your Business With Jaime Bell Of Contracts MarketToday we’re thinking about setting boundaries and protecting your business with Jaime Bell of Contracts Market! Jaime is a lawyer, entrepreneur and founder of Contracts Market – a one-stop shop for affordable and customizable contract templates specifically designed for entrepreneurs in Canada and the United States.We discuss how Jaime landed on what she wanted to do in life after law school, how to test different interests to find your space in the world, a great question to ask when deciding what you want to do, setting boundaries, how contracts can support your ability to scale your busi...2022-11-1559 minThinking About PodcastLaunching And Growing A Product-Based Business In A Thoughtful Way With Elena Minnow Of Twenty20 SkincareToday we’re thinking about launching and growing a product-based business. Elena Minnow is the owner and founder of Twenty20 Skincare – a natural skincare company from Ottawa, Ontario. In addition to incredible, natural products that I personally LOVE, Elena is a thoughtful and generous business owner who gives so much back into her community. I found everything about her approach to her business incredibly inspiring.We discuss how she took family history and turned it into a business, the processes of testing and branding her products, the moment where she decided to launch her business, being a life...2022-11-0856 min