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Be the DreamThe Best Snippets of Sunshine: It’s the 100th Episode!Welcome to this special celebration of the Seeking Sunshine podcast- we've hit our 100th episode!
Today we are going party by featuring the best Snippets of Sunshine from the past couple years. Enjoy the love, inspiration, and beauty from all the incredible guests that have graced this show. In special memory of Cassie Eckart, one of the first guests to be on the show, who passed away on 3/16/23. Special thanks to the other featured guests, in the order played: Cassie Eckart, Benjamin Berard, Treena Chabot,
Nadia Jean, Theresa Shepherd-Dunback, Noelle Peterson, Brenda Dominguez, Tina Saad, Joanna Jones, Tracey Ferrin, Natalie...
2023-12-251h 06
So Bad It's Good with Ryan BaileyMikel Simmons from Bravo's Southern Hospitality! Plus, a full solo recap of Real Housewives of Miami Episode 4! Also, Summer House trailer, Jen Shah and RIP Lisa Marie Presley.FRIDAY! We made it and we have a great episode for you today! We have one of the breakout stars of the new reality series on Bravo Southern Hospitality Mikel Simmons (@mikelsimmons)!!! He's awesome. Go follow him and show your support! USE THE TIMESTAMPS because we also have a full recap of Real Housewives of Miami episode 4 with Lennys Hot Mic Moment! Plus, summer house trailer, jen shah and the unfortunate passing of Lisa Marie Presley3:39-Show Notes/summer house trailer, jen shah and the unfortunate passing of Lisa Marie Presley27:24-Mikel Simmons from Southern...
2023-01-131h 56
Women Don't Do That (WDDT)Starting over and aging with entrepreneur Lisa Kirbie Ep. 77In this episode Stephanie and entrepreneur Lisa Kirbie discuss starting over and aging. We also discuss topics such as COVID life, struggling as a single mom, divorce, feminism, entrepreneurship, and her podcast Bird on the Wire. Lisa is passionate, deeply caring, and someone who champions women from all walks of life. Listen in to learn from her life story and soak in her wisdom.About Lisa:Lisa Kirbie has spent close to two decades working for the government, a public sector not-for-profit agency, and a communications and government relations firm.Some highlights include that she...
2021-07-2857 min
Bird on the WireEpisode 8: David MoscropWe're joined this week by political scientist, columnist and author David Moscrop! David joins Lisa to talk about the impending federal election, the state of political discourse in Canada, and the many impacts of the pandemic on our lives and our politics.
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2021-06-3038 min
Bird on the WireEpisode 7: Michael CoteauWe're back with Don Valley East MPP Michael Coteau! He joins Lisa to talk about paid sick days, education and what's next for him. Then Zack and Hartley join in to talk about shots - in the arm!
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2021-05-0144 min
Women of ABpoliRise upDr. Lisa Young from the University of Calgary and Lisa Kirbie, CEO of Blackbird Strategies in Ottawa join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about feminist perspectives, childcare and how GenX is going to save the world.
2021-04-3050 min
Women of ABpoliRise upDr. Lisa Young from the University of Calgary and Lisa Kirbie, CEO of Blackbird Strategies in Ottawa join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about feminist perspectives, childcare and how GenX is going to save the world. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-04-3050 min
Bird on the WireEpisode 6: Supriya DwivediSupriya Dwivedi is a former radio host, a Power and Politics panelist, and - most recently - is Senior Counsel at Enterprise Canada. She joins Lisa to discuss being a woman in media, election speculation, and where the opposition stands in these uncertain times.
2021-03-1545 min
Bird on the WireEpisode 5: Regional Chief Kluane AdamekKluane Adamek is the Assembly of First Nations Yukon Regional Chief and a member of the Kluane First Nation. She joins Lisa to talk feminism, inclusion, leadership and more.
2021-02-1951 min
Bird on the WireEpisode 4: Anna Mehler PapernyContent Warning: today's episode contains frank discussions of potentially distressing subjects such as depression and suicidality.
"Let's Talk" shouldn't end after a day. This week, Lisa sits down with author and journalist Anna Mehler Paperny to talk about her advocacy on mental health care and stigma in Canada.
Later, the Blackbird staff join Lisa to talk about the little things getting us through this second Ontario lockdown.
You can find Anna’s memoir, Hello I Want to Die Please Fix Me on Indigo, Amazon, or at your local bookstore (search for it here).
If...
2021-02-0339 min
Bird on the WireEpisode 3: Naomi SayersNaomi Sayers is an Indigenous lawyer from Garden River First Nation. She joins Lisa to talk about life as an Indigenous woman working in Canada’s legal system and the state of Indigenous women going through the legal system. On the way, they talk politics and the legacy of the residential school system.
Later, Zack and Hartley join Lisa to talk about the resignation of the Governor General and who might replace her.
2021-01-2747 min
Bird on the WireEpisode 2: Ken BoessenkoolKen Boessenkool is a Conservative strategist and a veteran of the Harper and Christy Clark governments. He joins Lisa to talk Biden’s Inauguration, the future of the Republican Party, and all things Conservative in Canada.
2021-01-2029 min
Bird on the WireEpisode 1: Introductions and Kathryn MarshallOn our first episode, Lisa is joined by employment lawyer, civil litigator and women's advocate Kathryn Marshall, then the Blackbird staff talk about politicians on vacation.
2021-01-1541 min
Gloss AngelesLisa Eldridge Schools Us on the History of the World Before MakeupLisa Eldridge's first gig was being booked by ELLE for a job with Cindy Crawford — and her life seemingly hasn't slowed down since. The professional makeup artist and founder of her eponymous makeup line is one of the most sought-after artists in the world by celebrities, beauty brands and fans alike. She really needs no introduction, because of course you know Lisa. She has millions of followers and subscribers; chances are, she may have taught you a new technique for applying your own makeup. But if you're not familiar, you're in for a treat. She joins us on the sh...
2020-12-1841 min
Gloss AngelesHow To Get Rid Of Adult Acne & Blemishes, According To Renée RouleauOn today’s episode, we’re chatting with Renée Rouleau, famed esthetician and the woman responsible for teaching Kirbie a ton about skincare. Not only is she a huge favorite among beauty editors and celebrities alike (including Demi Lovato, Lisa Rinna, and Lili Reinhart), but Renée also runs her successful eponymous brand, which she started 20 years ago. Renée chats with us about how she got started as an esthetician, her advice for how to figure out your skin type, and what to do about adult acne and blemishes. Plus, why skin mists might be a huge no-no du...
2019-09-1056 min
Retirement Answer Man#219 - Retirement Plan Live, Flying Solo Edition: 5 Ways to Retire SoloCan you be single and still rock retirement? This Retirement Plan Live series focuses on a single person. Over the next four weeks, I’ll help Sam make up her personalized retirement roadmap based on her individual needs. Being single in retirement is a topic that isn’t covered by me or by other retirement resources nearly enough, so I’m glad to be investigating retirement as a single person over the next four episodes. If you are flying solo and ready to rock retirement, you won’t want to miss this episode or the ones to come. There ar...
2018-05-0249 min