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City Girl TalksAlexandra Hockey-Parmenter - Personal style, making every day special, thrifting and standing out with confidenceIn this episode, I chat with the gorgeous ray of sunshine that is Alexandra Hockey-Parmenter. Alex is a marketing professional and style influencer based in Melbourne, Australia. On her rapidly growing Instagram account @ldy.alx she shares tips for finding your polished, authentic style through content that is thoughtful and well-researched, as well as full of personality and humour. She is passionate about making every day special and helping women feel confident inside and out, which shines through in this conversation and across her channels.
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Curating a polished...
2024-07-131h 11
City Girl TalksEmily dos Santos - Let's talk about moving abroad, dropping timeline pressures and societal norms, and manifesting the life you want.(Recorded Autumn 2022) Well, it’s been a minute. But the good news is that you finally get to listen to this episode, featuring my lovely friend, brand strategist Emily dos Santos (formerly Kiloh). Like me, Emily recently followed her heart and ambitions to move abroad. I went east to England and she went south to Brazil. In this episode, we have a good chat about our experiences of an international move, how it turns out we manifested said moves, and living our best ex-pat lives. (Recorded Autumn 2022) This episode's girl talk:Emily's top tips fo...
2023-05-211h 12
City Girl TalksEmily dos Santos - Let's talk about moving abroad, dropping timeline pressures and societal norms, and manifesting the life you want.(Recorded Autumn 2022) Well, it’s been a minute. But the good news is that you finally get to listen to this episode, featuring my lovely friend, brand strategist Emily dos Santos (formerly Kiloh). Like me, Emily recently followed her heart and ambitions to move abroad. I went east to England and she went south to Brazil. In this episode, we have a good chat about our experiences of an international move, how it turns out we manifested said moves, and living our best ex-pat lives. (Recorded Autumn 2022) This episode's girl talk:Emily's top tips for moving ab...
2023-05-121h 12City Girl TalksThe Hostess: My 2023 book listWhat will you read over a cup of something lovely this year? In this short and sweet first episode of 2023, I share my initial reading list and book recommendations for the year. With a mix of fiction and inspiration and everything in between, it's a list I'm particularly excited about. Have a listen for some 2023 book inspo!Click here for the list of books I chat about in this episode. Did you enjoy this episode? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share your experience at whichever podcast platform yo...
2023-02-2614 minCity Girl TalksThe Hostess: My 2023 book listWhat will you read over a cup of something lovely this year? In this short and sweet first episode of 2023, I share my initial reading list and book recommendations for the year. With a mix of fiction and inspiration and everything in between, it's a list I'm particularly excited about. Have a listen for some 2023 book inspo!Click here for the list of books I chat about in this episode. Did you enjoy this episode? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share your experience at whichever podcast platform yo...
2023-02-2614 min
City Girl TalksJanis Wildy - Let's talk about writing a novel, England, and waking up to your lifeBack in July, I thoroughly enjoyed (virtually) meeting and recording with with Seattle-based author, Janis Wildy. Janis is a fellow West Coast city girl, Anglophile and tea lover. Earlier this year she self-published The English Bookshop, a delightful novel about rediscovery, family, and staying open to possibilities. This episode's girl talk:Janis’ top 3 tips for someone wanting to write a novelOur mutual love of all things EnglishFollowing your career dreamsThe fear and ultimate joy of solo travel Waking up to your life and feeling magnificentClick here for full show note...
2022-08-0755 minCity Girl TalksJanis Wildy - Let's talk about writing a novel, England, and waking up to your lifeBack in July, I thoroughly enjoyed (virtually) meeting and recording with with Seattle-based author, Janis Wildy. Janis is a fellow West Coast city girl, Anglophile and tea lover. Earlier this year she self-published The English Bookshop, a delightful novel about rediscovery, family, and staying open to possibilities. This episode's girl talk:Janis’ top 3 tips for someone wanting to write a novelOur mutual love of all things EnglishFollowing your career dreamsThe fear and ultimate joy of solo travel Waking up to your life and feeling magnificentClick here for full show note...
2022-08-0755 min
City Girl TalksClaire Lindsay - Let's talk about personal development, figuring out what we want and having funIn this episode, I catch up with one of my absolute favourite people, voiceover artist and digital nomad Claire Lindsay. It's been a while since we had a proper catch-up, but our Libra-Saggitarius connection is as strong as it ever was. It's an episode filled with laughter and fun, where we chat personal development, yoga, surviving divorce and changing the relationship we have with our finances. Claire Lindsay is a Canadian actor, voiceover artist, adventure seeker, and entrepreneur who has been passionately following a path of spiritual growth and healing for over ten years. Integrating the valuable t...
2022-05-221h 13City Girl TalksClaire Lindsay - Let's talk about personal development, figuring out what we want and having funIn this episode, I catch up with one of my absolute favourite people, voiceover artist and digital nomad Claire Lindsay. It's been a while since we had a proper catch-up, but our Libra-Saggitarius connection is as strong as it ever was. It's an episode filled with laughter and fun, where we chat personal development, yoga, surviving divorce and changing the relationship we have with our finances. Claire Lindsay is a Canadian actor, voiceover artist, adventure seeker, and entrepreneur who has been passionately following a path of spiritual growth and healing for over ten years. Integrating the valuable t...
2022-05-221h 13
City Girl TalksMeredith Garritsen - Let's talk about navigating change with grace, finding joy in the new and New York moments.And... welcome back to City Girl Talks! It's been approximately 525,600 minutes and I've missed you! After a little hiatus, the podcast is back. To start us back up in style, I caught up with a past guest, the lovely Meredith Garritsen. Meredith is a savvy business consultant and the founder of the Hervana Coworking Collective in Vancouver. In this episode, Meredith shares how she's navigated recent life changes, how she finds joy in the new and a special New York moment. (If you've had an NYC moment, you know these are always standout events in your life.)...
2022-03-101h 02City Girl TalksMeredith Garritsen - Let's talk about navigating change with grace, finding joy in the new and New York moments.And... welcome back to City Girl Talks! It's been approximately 525,600 minutes and I've missed you! After a little hiatus, the podcast is back. To start us back up in style, I caught up with a past guest, the lovely Meredith Garritsen. Meredith is a savvy business consultant and the founder of the Hervana Coworking Collective in Vancouver. In this episode, Meredith shares how she's navigated recent life changes, how she finds joy in the new and a special New York moment. (If you've had an NYC moment, you know these are always standout events in your life.)...
2022-03-101h 02
City Girl TalksLindsay Dent: Let's talk about expectation vs. reality, staying passionate, and pandemic entrepreneurship.In this episode, my lovely friend Lindsay Dent from Have Your Met Her Yet? podcast and Pink Crown Creative is back for another round of girl talk. Back in January, we had a New Year's catch-up and 2020 decompress for a double-header with her as a guest here and me as a guest on HYMHY. (You can catch that episode here.)This episode's girl talk: Pandemic entrepreneurship Expectation vs. realityAppreciating downtime The importance of following your professional passionsOpening up to heal and growKnowing who your ideal client isConnect with Lindsay on Instagram @_l...
2021-03-1442 minCity Girl TalksLindsay Dent: Let's talk about expectation vs. reality, staying passionate, and pandemic entrepreneurship.In this episode, my lovely friend Lindsay Dent from Have Your Met Her Yet? podcast and Pink Crown Creative is back for another round of girl talk. Back in January, we had a New Year's catch-up and 2020 decompress for a double-header with her as a guest here and me as a guest on HYMHY. (You can catch that episode here.)This episode's girl talk: Pandemic entrepreneurship Expectation vs. realityAppreciating downtime The importance of following your professional passionsOpening up to heal and growKnowing who your ideal client isConnect with Lindsay on Instagram @_l...
2021-03-1442 min
City Girl TalksKellie Inglis: Let's talk about how our style, colour choices and chakras can revitalize the body, mind and soul.(Recorded on November 11, 2020) Let's unblock our chakras with the energy of colour! In this episode, Kellie Inglis from Soul Restyled is back and we get deep and geeky about clothing colours, the chakras they relate to, and what we're looking forward to overall in 2021. This episode's girl talk:How our clothing colour choices can revitalize our body, mind and soulKellie breaks down the chakras for us GratitudeChoosing YOUAlone vs. lonelyWhat we're looking forward to in 2021Did you know black is considered a grounding colour? For anyone whose mothers would always say to w...
2021-02-0757 minCity Girl TalksKellie Inglis: Let's talk about how our style, colour choices and chakras can revitalize the body, mind and soul.(Recorded on November 11, 2020) Let's unblock our chakras with the energy of colour! In this episode, Kellie Inglis from Soul Restyled is back and we get deep and geeky about clothing colours, the chakras they relate to, and what we're looking forward to overall in 2021. This episode's girl talk:How our clothing colour choices can revitalize our body, mind and soulKellie breaks down the chakras for us GratitudeChoosing YOUAlone vs. lonelyWhat we're looking forward to in 2021Did you know black is considered a grounding colour? For anyone whose mothers would always say to w...
2021-02-0757 min
Have You Met Her Yet?Have you met Yasmine Hardcastle of West Coast City Girl?In this weeks episode we speak with Yasmine Hardcastle from West Coast City Girl & City Girl TalksWe discuss:- behind the scenes of running a blog- lessons from being a blogger and content creator- how she has dealt with working during a pandemic - why she started a podast- why she is moving to the UKFuelled by Earl Grey tea, Yasmine Hardcastle is a content writer, yoga teacher, blogger, and podcast host based in the Vancouver area. After over a decade as an...
2021-02-041h 14
City Girl TalksLisa Michaud: Let's talks about sustainable goals, mindset, and learnings from 2020.Happy New Year, everyone! We did it — we got through 2020 (mostly) intact and I am SO PROUD of all of you for showing up for yourselves in whatever fashion that was for you in that dumpster fire of a year.I'm so excited to share the first episode of 2021 with you because it's a conversation with coach and Goalden Girls Podcast host (and fellow curly-haired gal) Lisa Michaud.In this episode, we chat about: Three ways to revitalize our goals in 2021Sustainable goal-settingNOT doing everythingLearnings from 2020Investment top tips Flipping our mindset and giving ours...
2021-01-131h 06City Girl TalksLisa Michaud: Let's talks about sustainable goals, mindset, and learnings from 2020.Happy New Year, everyone! We did it — we got through 2020 (mostly) intact and I am SO PROUD of all of you for showing up for yourselves in whatever fashion that was for you in that dumpster fire of a year.I'm so excited to share the first episode of 2021 with you because it's a conversation with coach and Goalden Girls Podcast host (and fellow curly-haired gal) Lisa Michaud.In this episode, we chat about: Three ways to revitalize our goals in 2021Sustainable goal-settingNOT doing everythingLearnings from 2020Investment top tips Flipping our mindset and giving ours...
2021-01-131h 06
City Girl TalksMelissa Ariganello: Let's talk about following your dreams, finding the good and navigating grief during COVID, lockdown living and knowing the universe has your back.(Recorded October 25, 2020 ) For the last episode of 2020, I chat with my lovely friend, savvy digital strategist and foodie, Melissa Ariganello. Melissa moved to London in late-2018 and was looking forward to living her best London life in 2020. And then... lockdown. Melissa shares what she's been doing to keep her spirits up and the lessons she's taking into her 30s — she turned the big three-oh a few weeks after we recorded!Topics we discuss in this episode:Living alone during the pandemicLiving in London (lockdown and otherwise)Confidence Mental healthSummer travel during COVIDSending emails to you...
2020-12-021h 11City Girl TalksMelissa Ariganello: Let's talk about following your dreams, finding the good and navigating grief during COVID, lockdown living and knowing the universe has your back.(Recorded October 25, 2020 ) For the last episode of 2020, I chat with my lovely friend, savvy digital strategist and foodie, Melissa Ariganello. Melissa moved to London in late-2018 and was looking forward to living her best London life in 2020. And then... lockdown. Melissa shares what she's been doing to keep her spirits up and the lessons she's taking into her 30s — she turned the big three-oh a few weeks after we recorded!Topics we discuss in this episode:Living alone during the pandemicLiving in London (lockdown and otherwise)Confidence Mental healthSummer travel during COVIDSending emails to you...
2020-12-021h 11
City Girl TalksLeeann Froese: Let's talk about wine, supporting small businesses, pandemic PR and finding balance in this weird, weird year.(Recorded September 30, 2020) PR maven and wine lover Leeann Froese from Town Hall Brands is back for some girl talk about wine, supporting small businesses and California dreaming. Topics in this episode include:The effect of COVID on the BC wine and hospitality industriesPandemic public relations A reminder to drink responsibly What it's like to be an employer in 2020 Finding balance and strengthening relationshipsLeeann is the co-owner and principal of Town Hall Brands in Vancouver. Town Hall Brands represents several award-winning BC and international wineries.Connect with Leeann on Ins...
2020-11-2357 minCity Girl TalksLeeann Froese: Let's talk about wine, supporting small businesses, pandemic PR and finding balance in this weird, weird year.(Recorded September 30, 2020) PR maven and wine lover Leeann Froese from Town Hall Brands is back for some girl talk about wine, supporting small businesses and California dreaming. Topics in this episode include:The effect of COVID on the BC wine and hospitality industriesPandemic public relations A reminder to drink responsibly What it's like to be an employer in 2020 Finding balance and strengthening relationshipsLeeann is the co-owner and principal of Town Hall Brands in Vancouver. Town Hall Brands represents several award-winning BC and international wineries.Connect with Leeann on Ins...
2020-11-2357 min
City Girl TalksHarmik Cacace - Let's talk about pandemic pregnancy and moving, entrepreneurial finances and twitchy travel feet.(Recorded August 26, 2020) In this episode, small business accountant Harmik Cacace is back for some girl talk about pandemic pregnancy and moving, what we're looking forward to when we can properly travel again, and being okay with saying "no". For anyone like myself who has jumped feet- or head-first into entrepreneurship this year, Harmik also shares some key tips for keeping your small business financial ducks in a row.Harmik specializes in providing small businesses and entrepreneurs with down-to-earth accounting advice that will give them greater clarity and peace of mind. She has a decade of experience in...
2020-11-0648 minCity Girl TalksHarmik Cacace - Let's talk about pandemic pregnancy and moving, entrepreneurial finances and twitchy travel feet.(Recorded August 26, 2020) In this episode, small business accountant Harmik Cacace is back for some girl talk about pandemic pregnancy and moving, what we're looking forward to when we can properly travel again, and being okay with saying "no". For anyone like myself who has jumped feet- or head-first into entrepreneurship this year, Harmik also shares some key tips for keeping your small business financial ducks in a row.Harmik specializes in providing small businesses and entrepreneurs with down-to-earth accounting advice that will give them greater clarity and peace of mind. She has a decade of experience in...
2020-11-0648 min
City Girl TalksTracy Castro & Jayda Khan: Let's talk about skincare, hand sanitizer, mother-daughter entrepreneurship, and standing up for yourself.(Recorded September 9, 2020) October 18-24 is Small Business Week and on this last day of that, I'm thrilled to share this episode featuring the mother-daughter team of Ativo Skincare, Tracy Castro and her daughter, Jayda Khan. Ativo Skincare, a Vancouver-based clean beauty brand. Natural skincare is their passion and kindness is their ethos.In this round of girl talk, we chat about:Natural skincare + Tracy teaches me about hyaluronic acid Working as a mother-daughter teamStanding up to social media bullies Hand sanitizerHow the positives outweigh the negativeGetting screeched in — a Newfie tradition!Connect with Ativo Skin...
2020-10-241h 11City Girl TalksTracy Castro & Jayda Khan: Let's talk about skincare, hand sanitizer, mother-daughter entrepreneurship, and standing up for yourself.(Recorded September 9, 2020) October 18-24 is Small Business Week and on this last day of that, I'm thrilled to share this episode featuring the mother-daughter team of Ativo Skincare, Tracy Castro and her daughter, Jayda Khan. Ativo Skincare, a Vancouver-based clean beauty brand. Natural skincare is their passion and kindness is their ethos.In this round of girl talk, we chat about:Natural skincare + Tracy teaches me about hyaluronic acid Working as a mother-daughter teamStanding up to social media bullies Hand sanitizerHow the positives outweigh the negativeGetting screeched in — a Newfie tradition!Connect with Ativo Skin...
2020-10-241h 11City Girl TalksAnita Dunn: Let's talk about dating after divorce, single motherhood, pandemic entrepreneurship and the power of community.(Recorded Sep. 16, 2020) It was so nice to catch up with Anita Dunn who owns one of my favourite boutiques, Mila + Paige in New Westminster, BC. In this episode of City Girl Talks we dig into the following topics:Dating after divorceSingle motherhood and mompreneurshipRunning a small business during the pandemicThe power of community And more!Anita Dunn was born and raised in New Westminster. She spent some time living in Vancouver and Victoria and holds a CPA designation and a Bachelor's of Commerce degree. After working for Crown corporation for 10 years, a layoff changed her life forever. H...
2020-10-181h 12City Girl TalksAnita Dunn: Let's talk about dating after divorce, single motherhood, pandemic entrepreneurship and the power of community.(Recorded Sep. 16, 2020) It was so nice to catch up with Anita Dunn who owns one of my favourite boutiques, Mila + Paige in New Westminster, BC. In this episode of City Girl Talks we dig into the following topics:Dating after divorceSingle motherhood and mompreneurshipRunning a small business during the pandemicThe power of community And more!Anita Dunn was born and raised in New Westminster. She spent some time living in Vancouver and Victoria and holds a CPA designation and a Bachelor's of Commerce degree. After working for Crown corporation for 10 years, a layoff changed her life forever. H...
2020-10-181h 12City Girl TalksMonica Morong - Let's talk about knowing better, rap music, finding your purpose and redefining success.(Recorded August 16, 2020) Back in August, I had a really great conversation with rap artist Monica Morong (Mommy Rapper). Monica and I chat about when life echos our doubts, finding purpose, her mission to create family-friendly rap, redefining success and focusing more on the journey than the destination.Mommy Rapper, Monica Morong, is the mother of four girls. She's creating family-friendly rap that's rated E for Everyone with a catchy sound and positive vibes. She aims to bring her inspirational message to people everywhere and be positive female rap role model and clean rap activist — all with a go...
2020-10-061h 21City Girl TalksMonica Morong - Let's talk about knowing better, rap music, finding your purpose and redefining success.(Recorded August 16, 2020) Back in August, I had a really great conversation with rap artist Monica Morong (Mommy Rapper). Monica and I chat about when life echos our doubts, finding purpose, her mission to create family-friendly rap, redefining success and focusing more on the journey than the destination.Mommy Rapper, Monica Morong, is the mother of four girls. She's creating family-friendly rap that's rated E for Everyone with a catchy sound and positive vibes. She aims to bring her inspirational message to people everywhere and be positive female rap role model and clean rap activist — all with a go...
2020-10-061h 21City Girl TalksCrystal Battagliola: Let's talk about finding shine in the daily grind, travel memories, the perspective of age and mid-life motherhood.(Recorded September 21, 2020.) In this episode, I sat down for some girl talk with Crystal Battagliola from the Hustle with Luster blog. Crystal gives some tips for starting a blog, and we chat about the perspective of age, the joy of silence, her experiences of mid-life motherhood, raising daughters, and getting through 2020 in one piece.Crystal Battagliola is a Vancouver-area mid-life mom of two young girls — she left her former career in the investment industry to stay home with them. Craving an outlet for her creativity — and to regain her sense of self — she combined her love o...
2020-10-0159 minCity Girl TalksCrystal Battagliola: Let's talk about finding shine in the daily grind, travel memories, the perspective of age and mid-life motherhood.(Recorded September 21, 2020.) In this episode, I sat down for some girl talk with Crystal Battagliola from the Hustle with Luster blog. Crystal gives some tips for starting a blog, and we chat about the perspective of age, the joy of silence, her experiences of mid-life motherhood, raising daughters, and getting through 2020 in one piece.Crystal Battagliola is a Vancouver-area mid-life mom of two young girls — she left her former career in the investment industry to stay home with them. Craving an outlet for her creativity — and to regain her sense of self — she combined her love o...
2020-10-0159 minCity Girl TalksMichelle Owens: Let's talk about all things tea, shift work and pandemic weddings, nursing and moving.(Recorded August 12, 2020.) In this episode, I sit down for some girl talk with Metro Vancouver-based tea blogger and full-time registered nurse Michelle Owens from the One More Steep tea blog. We chat all about tea, the 2020 iteration of nursing (her opinion, not her employer’s) and grocery shopping, and her experience of moving, getting married and buying a house during the pandemic. (Phew!) Michelle also shares some decompression tips for people on shift work and demystifies matcha for me. P.S. Did you know Dr. Bonnie Henry wrote a book? Link is below!Connect wi...
2020-09-201h 25City Girl TalksMichelle Owens: Let's talk about all things tea, shift work and pandemic weddings, nursing and moving.(Recorded August 12, 2020.) In this episode, I sit down for some girl talk with Metro Vancouver-based tea blogger and full-time registered nurse Michelle Owens from the One More Steep tea blog. We chat all about tea, the 2020 iteration of nursing (her opinion, not her employer’s) and grocery shopping, and her experience of moving, getting married and buying a house during the pandemic. (Phew!) Michelle also shares some decompression tips for people on shift work and demystifies matcha for me. P.S. Did you know Dr. Bonnie Henry wrote a book? Link is below!Connect wi...
2020-09-201h 25City Girl TalksShamiza Ali: Let's talk about body confidence, being open to greatness, not overextending ourselves and learning from our wrong turns.(Recorded on August 26, 2020.) In this episode, I sit down for some girl talk with beautiful soul and clothing designer Shamiza Ali from Vancouver-based Edna Smak. We chat about opening our arms to greatness, learning from our wrong turns, feeling GOOD in our clothes and flourishing despite the adversity of 2020. Shamiza also shares how fate and a moment of panic led her to her wonderful partner.Shamiza Ali is a West Coast city girl selling elevators by day and designing size-inclusive clothing at her company Edna Smak by night. Edna Smak started because she couldn't find an affordable...
2020-09-121h 14City Girl TalksShamiza Ali: Let's talk about body confidence, being open to greatness, not overextending ourselves and learning from our wrong turns.(Recorded on August 26, 2020.) In this episode, I sit down for some girl talk with beautiful soul and clothing designer Shamiza Ali from Vancouver-based Edna Smak. We chat about opening our arms to greatness, learning from our wrong turns, feeling GOOD in our clothes and flourishing despite the adversity of 2020. Shamiza also shares how fate and a moment of panic led her to her wonderful partner.Shamiza Ali is a West Coast city girl selling elevators by day and designing size-inclusive clothing at her company Edna Smak by night. Edna Smak started because she couldn't find an affordable...
2020-09-121h 14City Girl TalksNina Bader: Let's talk about staying positive, work from home boundaries, moving abroad and turning 30.(Recorded July 16, 2020) In this episode, I was so happy to have a virtual chat with my lovely friend and fellow travel bug Nina Bader. Nina is Swiss ex-pat city girl living in Vancouver and we met via the blog pod our friend Orla Corrigan put together a few years ago. We chat positivity and couple dynamics in 2020, turning 30, moving abroad, and finding work-life balance when working from home.Nina Bader is an event professional working in Vancouver, BC. She is originally from Switzerland and moved to Canada in 2016. She loves to explore coffee shops in Vancouver and...
2020-09-0558 minCity Girl TalksNina Bader: Let's talk about staying positive, work from home boundaries, moving abroad and turning 30.(Recorded July 16, 2020) In this episode, I was so happy to have a virtual chat with my lovely friend and fellow travel bug Nina Bader. Nina is Swiss ex-pat city girl living in Vancouver and we met via the blog pod our friend Orla Corrigan put together a few years ago. We chat positivity and couple dynamics in 2020, turning 30, moving abroad, and finding work-life balance when working from home.Nina Bader is an event professional working in Vancouver, BC. She is originally from Switzerland and moved to Canada in 2016. She loves to explore coffee shops in Vancouver and...
2020-09-0558 minCity Girl TalksHumaira Ahmed: Let's talk about women in STEM, overcoming adversity, amazing dads and following your ambitions.In this episode, I have a great chat with global citizen, smart cookie and tech boss-babe Humaira Ahmed from Locelle. Humaira talks about her experiences growing up in Pakistan, overcoming adversity, following her ambitions, and breaking boundaries as a female Person of Colour in tech. We also dig into gender stereotypes, and she shares the story of her father standing up for her at two pivotal moments in her life. (It's a really amazing story.)Humaira Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of Locelle. Locelle is a global private platform created for women in the workplace based...
2020-08-2654 minCity Girl TalksHumaira Ahmed: Let's talk about women in STEM, overcoming adversity, amazing dads and following your ambitions.In this episode, I have a great chat with global citizen, smart cookie and tech boss-babe Humaira Ahmed from Locelle. Humaira talks about her experiences growing up in Pakistan, overcoming adversity, following her ambitions, and breaking boundaries as a female Person of Colour in tech. We also dig into gender stereotypes, and she shares the story of her father standing up for her at two pivotal moments in her life. (It's a really amazing story.)Humaira Ahmed is the Founder and CEO of Locelle. Locelle is a global private platform created for women in the workplace based...
2020-08-2654 minCity Girl TalksDeborah Murray: Let's talk about confidence, wine and carbs, and what patient care looks like during COVID-19.(Recorded July 26) In this episode, I have some great girl talk with radiation therapist and wine blogger Deborah Murray. Deb shares her pandemic experience as a healthcare worker, her favourite #GetThrifty wines for summer, and why it's been so important to live in the moment. We get nerdy about wine, and also chat carbs, photography, confidence and our mutual love of Scotland. Deborah Murray has degree in Photography from Emily Carr University. She went on to study Radiation Therapy at BCIT and now work as a Radiation Therapist at the BC Cancer Agency. As she learned more...
2020-08-161h 00City Girl TalksDeborah Murray: Let's talk about confidence, wine and carbs, and what patient care looks like during COVID-19.(Recorded July 26) In this episode, I have some great girl talk with radiation therapist and wine blogger Deborah Murray. Deb shares her pandemic experience as a healthcare worker, her favourite #GetThrifty wines for summer, and why it's been so important to live in the moment. We get nerdy about wine, and also chat carbs, photography, confidence and our mutual love of Scotland. Deborah Murray has degree in Photography from Emily Carr University. She went on to study Radiation Therapy at BCIT and now work as a Radiation Therapist at the BC Cancer Agency. As she learned more...
2020-08-161h 00City Girl TalksCaylen Baker: Let's talk about candles and hygge, COVID entrepreneurship, and getting past our ego.(Recorded July 17, 2020) It's a double-episode week! My guest for this episode is Caylen Baker from Canvas Candle Co. Caylen and I chat about our mutual love of hygge, and she gives insight on the candle making process and why phthalates are a big no-no. Caylen also shares the emotional ride COVID-19 has taken her on as an entrepreneur, and we talk about how a business decision she recently made helped me with one of my own.Caylen is an entrepreneur based in the Vancouver area. As the owner of Canvas Candle Co., she’s passionate about giving cu...
2020-08-071h 15City Girl TalksCaylen Baker: Let's talk about candles and hygge, COVID entrepreneurship, and getting past our ego.(Recorded July 17, 2020) It's a double-episode week! My guest for this episode is Caylen Baker from Canvas Candle Co. Caylen and I chat about our mutual love of hygge, and she gives insight on the candle making process and why phthalates are a big no-no. Caylen also shares the emotional ride COVID-19 has taken her on as an entrepreneur, and we talk about how a business decision she recently made helped me with one of my own.Caylen is an entrepreneur based in the Vancouver area. As the owner of Canvas Candle Co., she’s passionate about giving cu...
2020-08-071h 15City Girl TalksPearl Cicci: Let's talk about keeping our spirits up, growing up "different", eating more veggies and why we need to go with our gut.In this episode, I sit down for a virtual chat with Pearl Cicci, a Vancouver-based Nutritionist and Health Coach. We talk about how she keeps her positive energy up, growing up in Vancouver as a Black person, plant-based eating, and why we need to go with our gut. Pearl also gives some tips for incorporating more plants in our diet and shares some insight on supplements. Pearl Cicci is a Nutritionist and Health Coach with a passion for educating people about nutrition. Her goal is to make it easy and simple to achieve optimal health. Taking a...
2020-08-0457 minCity Girl TalksPearl Cicci: Let's talk about keeping our spirits up, growing up "different", eating more veggies and why we need to go with our gut.In this episode, I sit down for a virtual chat with Pearl Cicci, a Vancouver-based Nutritionist and Health Coach. We talk about how she keeps her positive energy up, growing up in Vancouver as a Black person, plant-based eating, and why we need to go with our gut. Pearl also gives some tips for incorporating more plants in our diet and shares some insight on supplements. Pearl Cicci is a Nutritionist and Health Coach with a passion for educating people about nutrition. Her goal is to make it easy and simple to achieve optimal health. Taking a...
2020-08-0457 minCity Girl TalksStefanie McAuley: Let's talks about privilege, authentic marketing and COVID-era habits to keep.(Recorded on June 10) Marketing maven, and lovely human, Stefanie McAuley is back for another round of girl talk. Stef first came on the podcast back in January, and the world has completely changed since then. In this episode, we dig into privilege, authenticity, good (and bad habits) gained during COVID, and Stef also shares some savvy marketing tips for our current climate. (Stef's neighbor also makes a random appearance (think Friends), which was immensely entertaining.)Stef is a writer and marketing specialist who has worked with some of the biggest brands around the globe like...
2020-07-1956 minCity Girl TalksStefanie McAuley: Let's talks about privilege, authentic marketing and COVID-era habits to keep.(Recorded on June 10) Marketing maven, and lovely human, Stefanie McAuley is back for another round of girl talk. Stef first came on the podcast back in January, and the world has completely changed since then. In this episode, we dig into privilege, authenticity, good (and bad habits) gained during COVID, and Stef also shares some savvy marketing tips for our current climate. (Stef's neighbor also makes a random appearance (think Friends), which was immensely entertaining.)Stef is a writer and marketing specialist who has worked with some of the biggest brands around the globe like...
2020-07-1956 minCity Girl TalksDanielle Wiebe: Let's talk about the power of community, leading with love and grace, and going digital during COVID-19.This episode's guest is Business Babes Collective founder, lovely soul and fellow extroverted-introvert, Danielle Wiebe. We dig deep into values and faith, the power of community, and Danielle shares the experience of shifting her business to a digital platform during the pandemic.Danielle is the founder of Business Babes Collective, a global community for female entrepreneurs. Through masterminds, group programs and coaching, Danielle helps small business owners scale their income, influence and impact. She's an expert in building a thriving community, creating collaborations that elevate your influence and become confident in your offer and pricing for effortless...
2020-07-101h 04City Girl TalksDanielle Wiebe: Let's talk about the power of community, leading with love and grace, and going digital during COVID-19.This episode's guest is Business Babes Collective founder, lovely soul and fellow extroverted-introvert, Danielle Wiebe. We dig deep into values and faith, the power of community, and Danielle shares the experience of shifting her business to a digital platform during the pandemic.Danielle is the founder of Business Babes Collective, a global community for female entrepreneurs. Through masterminds, group programs and coaching, Danielle helps small business owners scale their income, influence and impact. She's an expert in building a thriving community, creating collaborations that elevate your influence and become confident in your offer and pricing for effortless...
2020-07-101h 04City Girl TalksAmber Storie: Let's talk about travelling the world, relationship dynamics, following your dreams and NOT worrying so much.This week's guest is Canadian travel blogger and fellow Harry Potter geek Amber Storie from A Blissful Wanderer. In this episode, Amber talks about taking the leap to quit her job and travel the world for two (plus!) years, the importance of following our dreams and the ability to let go of control when things don't go our way. Amber also shares how it's been to be "stuck" living in Australia during COVID-19 and some relationship nurturing tips for being with your significant other 24/7 during the pandemic.Amber Storie is a Vancouver girl currently living out of...
2020-06-261h 24City Girl TalksAmber Storie: Let's talk about travelling the world, relationship dynamics, following your dreams and NOT worrying so much.This week's guest is Canadian travel blogger and fellow Harry Potter geek Amber Storie from A Blissful Wanderer. In this episode, Amber talks about taking the leap to quit her job and travel the world for two (plus!) years, the importance of following our dreams and the ability to let go of control when things don't go our way. Amber also shares how it's been to be "stuck" living in Australia during COVID-19 and some relationship nurturing tips for being with your significant other 24/7 during the pandemic.Amber Storie is a Vancouver girl currently living out of...
2020-06-261h 24City Girl TalksNicole Harshey: Let's talk about cooking, the power of yoga and finding our path.In this week's episode, I chat with Vancouver chef and passionate foodie, Nicole Harshey. After many years of working in restaurants as a pastry chef and recently with Vancouver culinary shop Cook Culture as an instructor, Nicole started Cooking with Nicole to provide affordable meal plans for busy people. We chat about Nicole's chef journey, flexitarian eating, the power of yoga, and finding our path. Nicole also shares a couple of easy (and tasty!) #GetThrifty recipes (24:30) for roasted chickpea caesar salad and patatas bravas, so get out your paper and pen! (Also, a hot tip about nuts.)...
2020-06-191h 13City Girl TalksNicole Harshey: Let's talk about cooking, the power of yoga and finding our path.In this week's episode, I chat with Vancouver chef and passionate foodie, Nicole Harshey. After many years of working in restaurants as a pastry chef and recently with Vancouver culinary shop Cook Culture as an instructor, Nicole started Cooking with Nicole to provide affordable meal plans for busy people. We chat about Nicole's chef journey, flexitarian eating, the power of yoga, and finding our path. Nicole also shares a couple of easy (and tasty!) #GetThrifty recipes (24:30) for roasted chickpea caesar salad and patatas bravas, so get out your paper and pen! (Also, a hot tip about nuts.)...
2020-06-191h 13City Girl TalksEmily Kiloh: Let's talk about glowing up, wellness, and motherhood during COVID-19.In this episode, my friend Emily Kiloh from Cool Mom 101 is back to talk about glowing up, wellness and parenthood during COVID, and changing our inner dialogue. Emily is also the Canadian Ambassador for Global Wellness Day and shares details about the day.Join Emily and I to celebrate Global Wellness Day on Saturday, June 13. GWD is hosting a global 24-hour livestream of wellness that will start in New Zealand and end in Hawaii. This never before done virtual broadcast will include influential speakers and expert trainers including Andrew Sealy, founder of Yoga Revealed, and Desiree Watson...
2020-06-1151 minCity Girl TalksEmily Kiloh: Let's talk about glowing up, wellness, and motherhood during COVID-19.In this episode, my friend Emily Kiloh from Cool Mom 101 is back to talk about glowing up, wellness and parenthood during COVID, and changing our inner dialogue. Emily is also the Canadian Ambassador for Global Wellness Day and shares details about the day.Join Emily and I to celebrate Global Wellness Day on Saturday, June 13. GWD is hosting a global 24-hour livestream of wellness that will start in New Zealand and end in Hawaii. This never before done virtual broadcast will include influential speakers and expert trainers including Andrew Sealy, founder of Yoga Revealed, and Desiree Watson...
2020-06-1151 minCity Girl TalksNatasha Anderson: Let's talk about growing up biracial, mama knows best and online dating in the COVID age.In this episode, I (virtually) sit down for a catch-up and incredibly meaningful conversation with my amazing step-sister, Natasha Anderson. Natasha shares her experience of growing up biracial and how she feels at this pivotal time in the world. Natasha is a Fraud Agent for online dating platform Plenty of Fish. For those looking for love and connection right now, she shares some tips for safe online dating in the COVID age. We also discuss her move across the world and why mama (always) knows best.Connect with Natasha: You can follow N...
2020-06-091h 28City Girl TalksNatasha Anderson: Let's talk about growing up biracial, mama knows best and online dating in the COVID age.In this episode, I (virtually) sit down for a catch-up and incredibly meaningful conversation with my amazing step-sister, Natasha Anderson. Natasha shares her experience of growing up biracial and how she feels at this pivotal time in the world. Natasha is a Fraud Agent for online dating platform Plenty of Fish. For those looking for love and connection right now, she shares some tips for safe online dating in the COVID age. We also discuss her move across the world and why mama (always) knows best.Connect with Natasha: You can follow N...
2020-06-091h 28City Girl TalksSarah Ives: Let's talk about lockdown in London, fertility and grief, the travel industry, and getting to know your finances better.In this episode, I catch up with my lovely friend Sarah Ives about ex-pat life in London, the travel industry, finding ourselves after grief, and how she's navigating motherhood, cooking and finances during COVID-19. Sarah also shares her experience with fertility and the difficult medical decision she had to make during her second pregnancy (40:20-57:00).Note: This episode may be triggering. Sarah has shared her fertility and pregnancy story so that other women know they are not alone. The times of this part of the conversation are marked above.Sarah is an American...
2020-05-311h 32City Girl TalksSarah Ives: Let's talk about lockdown in London, fertility and grief, the travel industry, and getting to know your finances better.In this episode, I catch up with my lovely friend Sarah Ives about ex-pat life in London, the travel industry, finding ourselves after grief, and how she's navigating motherhood, cooking and finances during COVID-19. Sarah also shares her experience with fertility and the difficult medical decision she had to make during her second pregnancy (40:20-57:00).Note: This episode may be triggering. Sarah has shared her fertility and pregnancy story so that other women know they are not alone. The times of this part of the conversation are marked above.Sarah is an American...
2020-05-311h 32City Girl TalksSuka Lang, R.Ac.: Let's talk about cultural identity, wellness during COVID-19, forgiving ourselves and coming back to our roots.This week's guest is my acupuncturist, the lovely Suka Lang. In this episode, Suka shares her experiences with cultural identity struggles, leaving home at 15, and the lessons she's learned as she went from professional dancer to wellness entrepreneur. She also shares how her clinic will serve the community as businesses open up again in BC, and some tips for wellness at home during COVID-19.Suka Lang is the owner and founder of Acupoint Wellness Centre in Vancouver, BC. She is a registered acupuncturist with over 10 years of experience. As a former gymnast and professional dancer, Suka is...
2020-05-211h 13City Girl TalksSuka Lang, R.Ac.: Let's talk about cultural identity, wellness during COVID-19, forgiving ourselves and coming back to our roots.This week's guest is my acupuncturist, the lovely Suka Lang. In this episode, Suka shares her experiences with cultural identity struggles, leaving home at 15, and the lessons she's learned as she went from professional dancer to wellness entrepreneur. She also shares how her clinic will serve the community as businesses open up again in BC, and some tips for wellness at home during COVID-19.Suka Lang is the owner and founder of Acupoint Wellness Centre in Vancouver, BC. She is a registered acupuncturist with over 10 years of experience. As a former gymnast and professional dancer, Suka is...
2020-05-211h 13City Girl TalksChristina Lyon: Let's talk about self-love, surviving divorce, changing our narrative and... tacos!In this week's episode, I catch up with one of my favourite Instagram friends, writer, musician and fellow travel bug, Christina Lyon. We chat self-love, tacos, battling shame, surviving divorce, and how a change in narrative makes the world open up. (Stop being the obstacle in your life so you can be your own champion!)Christina Lyon is a coffee sipping, piano playing, word-obsessed freelance writer and musician. She's on fire for helping small biz owners tell their stories with engaging marketing copy. Poetry and fiction are her creative passions, and her debut poetry book, Bloom, will...
2020-05-131h 10City Girl TalksChristina Lyon: Let's talk about self-love, surviving divorce, changing our narrative and... tacos!In this week's episode, I catch up with one of my favourite Instagram friends, writer, musician and fellow travel bug, Christina Lyon. We chat self-love, tacos, battling shame, surviving divorce, and how a change in narrative makes the world open up. (Stop being the obstacle in your life so you can be your own champion!)Christina Lyon is a coffee sipping, piano playing, word-obsessed freelance writer and musician. She's on fire for helping small biz owners tell their stories with engaging marketing copy. Poetry and fiction are her creative passions, and her debut poetry book, Bloom, will...
2020-05-131h 10City Girl TalksJenna Herbut: Let's talk about mindset, conscious entrepreneurship and feeling confident in our decisions.This week's guest is entrepreneur extraordinaire Jenna Herbut from Make It craft fairs. We chat COVID-19 (obvs), confidence, mindset and conscious entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurial spirit hit Jenna and her brother at an early age and she shares so many great business and life insights in this episode. Jenna is such a vibrant soul and her enthusiasm is infectious -- I really enjoyed our chat. You'll also hear me have a *mind blown* moment when Jenna talks about insights from her favourite book.Jenna is the founder of Make It which is a biannual craft fair in Vancouver...
2020-05-0750 minCity Girl TalksJenna Herbut: Let's talk about mindset, conscious entrepreneurship and feeling confident in our decisions.This week's guest is entrepreneur extraordinaire Jenna Herbut from Make It craft fairs. We chat COVID-19 (obvs), confidence, mindset and conscious entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurial spirit hit Jenna and her brother at an early age and she shares so many great business and life insights in this episode. Jenna is such a vibrant soul and her enthusiasm is infectious -- I really enjoyed our chat. You'll also hear me have a *mind blown* moment when Jenna talks about insights from her favourite book.Jenna is the founder of Make It which is a biannual craft fair in Vancouver...
2020-05-0750 minCity Girl TalksMeredith Garritsen: Let's talk about the pandemic business shift, mindful sipping and spending, Star Trek TNG and actually taking breaks.This week, the lovely Meredith Garritsen is back for some girl talk about shifting her business during COVID-19, living with intention even more than before, what we're sipping and unexpectedly (but happily): Star Trek: The Next Generation.Meredith is the founder of Hervana Coworking Collective in Vancouver. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Hervana has moved online as their physical location is temporarily closed. Meredith has done a really great job of shifting her business to support her community. For the month of May, the theme for Hervana's Let's Do Lunch Series is wellness. Click here for...
2020-04-301h 20City Girl TalksMeredith Garritsen: Let's talk about the pandemic business shift, mindful sipping and spending, Star Trek TNG and actually taking breaks.This week, the lovely Meredith Garritsen is back for some girl talk about shifting her business during COVID-19, living with intention even more than before, what we're sipping and unexpectedly (but happily): Star Trek: The Next Generation.Meredith is the founder of Hervana Coworking Collective in Vancouver. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, Hervana has moved online as their physical location is temporarily closed. Meredith has done a really great job of shifting her business to support her community. For the month of May, the theme for Hervana's Let's Do Lunch Series is wellness. Click here for...
2020-04-301h 20City Girl TalksDr. Genieve Burley: Let's talk about seeing clearly in 2020, lockdown living and uplifting community during COVID-19.In this week's episode, Dr. Genieve Burley (lovely soul and carer of my spine) returns to get real about seeing clearly in 2020, finding balance during lockdown and supporting community. And carbs. All the carbs.Genieve Burley, BSc, BPHE, DC, RYT-500, is a passionate wellness professional that combines Chiropractic, Yoga, and conditioning to build minds and bodies that thrive with age. She combines my practice and research in these fields to provide comprehensive treatments that go beyond the adjustment.One of Genieve's favourite recipes: Garlicky Parmesan Pasta SoupConnect with Genieve:...
2020-04-1648 minCity Girl TalksDr. Genieve Burley: Let's talk about seeing clearly in 2020, lockdown living and uplifting community during COVID-19.In this week's episode, Dr. Genieve Burley (lovely soul and carer of my spine) returns to get real about seeing clearly in 2020, finding balance during lockdown and supporting community. And carbs. All the carbs.Genieve Burley, BSc, BPHE, DC, RYT-500, is a passionate wellness professional that combines Chiropractic, Yoga, and conditioning to build minds and bodies that thrive with age. She combines my practice and research in these fields to provide comprehensive treatments that go beyond the adjustment.One of Genieve's favourite recipes: Garlicky Parmesan Pasta SoupConnect with Genieve:...
2020-04-1648 minCity Girl TalksLexi Soukoreff: Let's talk about social connections, getting thrifty in COVID-19 and the beauty of imperfection.This week's guest is Lexi Soukoreff, owner and designer of Daub + Design, also known as Daub. Daub is a Vancouver-based clothing company with a focus on small-batch hand-dyed or printed activewear and sustainable basics for your closet. (Made in Vancouver!) If you were at a Canadian design or craft market last year, you may have seen Lexi greeting customers with her sunny smile and beautiful garments. Lexi's sewing team also just started making non-medical masks to support the Vancouver community and those are now for sale on the Daub + Design website. In this episode, we go deep...
2020-04-091h 20City Girl TalksLexi Soukoreff: Let's talk about social connections, getting thrifty in COVID-19 and the beauty of imperfection.This week's guest is Lexi Soukoreff, owner and designer of Daub + Design, also known as Daub. Daub is a Vancouver-based clothing company with a focus on small-batch hand-dyed or printed activewear and sustainable basics for your closet. (Made in Vancouver!) If you were at a Canadian design or craft market last year, you may have seen Lexi greeting customers with her sunny smile and beautiful garments. Lexi's sewing team also just started making non-medical masks to support the Vancouver community and those are now for sale on the Daub + Design website. In this episode, we go deep...
2020-04-091h 20City Girl TalksKellie Inglis: Let's talk about work from home style, gratitude, “champagne” problems and supporting small business during COVID-19.Kellie Inglis (from Soul Restyled) and I recently had a virtual wine date to chat about looking and feeling good while we stay and work from home during COVID-19. In this episode, we also dig into gratitude, champagne (a.k.a. first world) problems and why the food bank is close to both our hearts.Shout out to Lower Mainland small businesses Mila & Paige in New West (free home delivery for online orders!), as well as Vancouver Fashion Truck, Bella and Wren in Fort Langley and Empauer! Check out Kellie's first City Girl Talks episode...
2020-04-0345 minCity Girl TalksAmber Romaniuk: Let's talk about food as fuel, the power of our thoughts and finding peace when things get stressful.This week's guest is the beautiful soul that is Amber Romaniuk. The world is at a time of incredible stress and uncertainty, and this can spark unhealthy habits---specifically around eating. Amber shares her experiences with emotional eating, some healthy eating tips for times of stress (hello, COVID-19), how she helps her clients improve their relationship with food and why finding peace from within is the only way we can achieve true happiness.Amber is an emotional eating, digestive and hormone expert who helps professional women achieve optimal health through mindful eating, self-care and overcoming self-sabotage with food...
2020-03-2556 minCity Girl TalksThe Hostess: Let's talk about connecting through social distance and the 'Cup of Something Lovely' book club.Hope everyone is staying safe and healthy amid all the coronavirus chaos. You get me solo today as I wanted to share the first book for the 'Cup of Something Lovely' virtual book club.For the first book selection, let's come together to read one of my favourite books of 2019:Meet Me in Monaco by Hazel Gaynor and Heather WebbThis delightful read was a grocery store purchase that I ate up in two-and-a-half days. I love historical fiction and chose this one for us because there are no...
2020-03-1808 minCity Girl TalksJenny Rodgers & Chitzel Ortega: Let's talk about NOT doing it all, women working together and letting our superpower shine.Happy Belated International Women's Day! This week, I have a power duo as my guests: Jenny Rodgers and Chitzel Ortega from Success Empowerment Strategies, a Vancouver- and Montreal-based company focused on inclusive training and consulting for leadership teams and individuals. Jenny used to be my boss (and is a lovely friend) and Chitzel is pretty fabulous. You will love them.This was recorded just before International Women's Day and I cannot think of two better women to sit down with for some girl talk about keeping it real for ourselves in today's weird world. We chat about...
2020-03-131h 04City Girl TalksHarmik Cacace: Let's talk about getting our financial ducks in a row, tax season, travelling often and not being so busy all the time.Tax season is around the corner and if you haven't started getting your s*** together, now's the time. This week's guest is CPA and CGA Harmik Cacace from Blue Skies Accounting. Harmik shares some tips for preparing for tax season, as well as some of her travel experiences, and why she's making a concentrated effort to not be so busy all the time.Harmik specializes in providing small businesses and entrepreneurs with down to earth, sound financial advice that will give them greater clarity and peace of mind. She has over 9 years of experience in accounting and...
2020-03-0542 minCity Girl TalksKat Gaskin: Let's talk about simplifying, grace under pressure, taking ego out of relationships and planning like a BOSS.On the podcast this week is Kat Gaskin, creator of The Content Planner. I personally use The Content Planner, so it was fun for me to chat with her about how it came to be. We get into #Tissuegate2019, why it's important to have grace under pressure and Kat shares a very insightful tip for busy people in relationships with other busy people. Plus an unexpected bad habit and why pineapples taste better in Hawaii.Kat Gaskin is a graphic designer, content planning expert and creator of The Content Planner --- the first and only physical planning...
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City Girl TalksLindsay Dent: Let's talk about mindfulness, eating on time and why the hard choices will ultimately lead to our happiness.On the podcast this week is my lovely friend Lindsay Dent, host of the 'Have You Met Her Yet?' podcast and founder of branding company Pink Crown Creative. We chat mindfulness and wellness, growing up in the corporate world and our love/hate relationship with Instagram. We also get deep into what makes us happy and how the hard choices are often the ones that lead to our ultimate happiness---plus a random tangent on float pods. (Have you tried them?)Lindsay has been in the sales and marketing industry for almost 15 years. Hailing from Brampton, ON...
2020-02-0558 minCity Girl TalksStefanie McAuley: Let's talk about overcoming anxiety, finding joy in imperfection, being proud of yourself and why our authentic selves will always shine brightest.This episode published on #BellLetsTalk day and I knew right away that my friend, marketing specialist and writer Stefanie McAuley was the city girl I wanted to have on this episode. Stef is very open about having an anxiety disorder, and through her blog and social platforms, works to share her and other women's REAL (not highlight reel). In sharing her experience with anxiety, Stef hopes to help rid of the shame and stigma around talking about mental health.The blog post we talk about at the beginning of the episode is here, and Stef has also...
2020-01-2948 minCity Girl TalksNadya Pecherskaya: Let's talk about CBD oil, wellness, surviving relationship fallout and being in tune with ourselves.Are you curious about CBD oil? I was too! This week's guest is holistic nutritionist and wellness entrepreneur Nadya Pecherskaya, owner of ICARIA CBD Oils. She demystifies CBD oil for us and shares some of its benefits, her passion for wellness and entrepreneurship, and how CBD has helped her change her thought patterns and reactions to stress.Nadya is a passionate holistic nutritionist and the founder of ICARIA - a CBD oil company that focuses on empowering women to take charge of their own health. ICARIA has been named top 5 new cannabis products by Beatroute magazine as w...
2020-01-1546 minCity Girl TalksCassy Vantriet: Let's talk about entrepreneurship, tea, me time, wellness from within, and being okay with talking about money.Hello and Happy New Year! We are back after a break for the holidays and it's time to dive into some 2020 girl talk. This week's guest is entrepreneur and all around good soul Cassy Vantriet. We chatted back in December and it's the perfect episode to start the new year with. We dive into entrepreneurship, tea, me time, wellness from within, and being okay with talking about money. I felt incredibly inspired and motivated. Cassy is the founder of Woash Wellness a Vancouver based loose-leaf tea company that carefully designs wellness ble...
2020-01-081h 10City Girl TalksLeeann Froese: Let's talk about wine for the holidays, the importance of mentorship, and why it's okay to ***k up.This week, I dive into wines for the Christmas holiday season with PR maven and wine expert, Leeann Froese. Leeann is the co-owner and principal of Town Hall Brands in Vancouver. Town Hall represents several award-winning BC and international wineries, and I learn something new about wine every time I chat with Leeann.What to pair with turkey dinner or a Christmas pot luck? We've got you covered, plus you'll have some fun factoids to impress your guests with. You get to hear me fumble over some German varietal names, and Leeann and I chat about the...
2019-12-1157 minCity Girl TalksDr. Genieve Burley: Let's talk about spine health, sustainability, yoga, plant-based eating and overcoming anxiety.This week's guest is my chiropractor in Vancouver, Dr. Genieve Burley. She has helped me a lot with my spine and is such a good soul. We chat about spine health, plant-based eating as a physically active person and how everyone can do their part to create a more sustainable world. She also shares how yoga helped her to overcome post-partum anxiety and evolve her chiropractic practice.Technology gremlins made it so that we had to re-record the first half of our conversation, but it just meant that we had another good chat. (Thank you for dialling...
2019-12-041h 00City Girl TalksDana Green Remedios: Let's talk about not feeling guilty for indulging, healthy holiday season food and why we should eat in a way to nourish ourselves.Just in time for the holidays, holistic nutritionist Dana Green Remedios is on the podcast this week. We chat about not feeling guilty about indulging, healthifying favourite holiday foods (which Dana does with this gravy), different food mentalities around the world, and why we need to celebrate food and eat in a way that's going to nourish us.Dana also drops a truth bomb about menopause (which we all need to know, because it's coming, eventually!) I hope you get as much out of this episode as I did.Connect with Dana on Instagram and...
2019-11-2759 minCity Girl TalksThe Hostess: Let's talk about starting a podcast, productivity, paying off debt, divorce and feeling your feelings.This week's episode has the hostess in the hot seat! In a little role reversal, acupuncturist Mika Ennis, came back on the podcast to interview me and have Libra ramble. I may have a podcast, but it was very nerve-wracking to be on the other side. (Even if it was my idea for me to do an episode!)We talk about why I started the podcast, how feelings play a part in everything in our lives (even when we don't want them to), and I get candid about my journeys through a divorce and paying off debt...
2019-11-191h 11City Girl TalksTara Butterwick: Let's talk about clean beauty and skincare, nourishing ourselves, quality over quantity and finding your passion.Did you know your skin is the largest organ of the body? Do you know what you're putting on it? This week's guest is blogger, clean beauty advocate, and fitness motivator Tara Butterwick. She breaks down the beauty industry for us, gives some wellness, fitness and beauty tips for women on-the-go, and gets real about her pregnancy journeys. Based in Calgary, Tara is one of the Canadian leads for clean beauty leader Beautycounter, a pre- and post-natal fitness specialist, and content creator for Top Knot Mommy, a popular Instagram account and website. We met through Instagram a c...
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City Girl TalksJanelle Saccucci: Let's talk about self-care, authentic marketing, overcoming obstacles and not being too busy for the ones we love.This week's episode features the gorgeous and PR savvy Janelle Saccucci. Janelle opens up about an event that changed her life forever, we get deep into self-reflection and self-care, chat about how marketing has changed, and the importance of being authentic to ourselves.Also, anyone else remember Britney Spears saying that she used toothpaste to treat a blemish? Janelle is a marketing and PR professional based in Calgary, where she focuses on telling brand stories both in her day job and freelance life. Her Instagram feed is gorgeous and always has great content creation and p...
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City Girl TalksOrla Corrigan: Let's talk about solo travel, self-confidence, finding your dream job, making friends on Instagram and mama always knowing best.Thank goodness for technology that enables this podcast and allows for keeping in touch with lovely friends all over the world. Like this week's guest, Irish travel-bug and digital marketer Orla Corrigan. We met on Instagram when she was moving to Vancouver a couple years ago, and have been proper friends ever since.Orla dialled in from Melbourne, where she and her Aussie fiance have moved back to this year. They've lived and worked all over the world, and Orla is your girl for all things travel. We chat about moving countries, building self-confidence, finding your dream...
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City Girl TalksMika Ennis: Let's talk about acupuncture, career change, Libra quirks, and not worrying and apologizing so much.Acupuncturist Mika Ennis drills down the three things you should know about acupuncture -- aside from the fact that it's amazing. (This is also a friendly reminder for you to book those appointments now, before the mad rush of "oh shoot, need to use up my benefits" takes all the open spots with your favourite wellness practitioner!)Mika and I also chat about going with our gut without worrying and apologizing so much, big career transitions, being Libras and doing the right thing -- even when it's awkward. As we are Libras, we got a b...
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City Girl TalksKellie Inglis: Let's talk about personal style, being confident in our current body, embracing change, and the emotions of a closet clean.Digging deep into embracing change and finding confidence in the body we have now with Kellie Inglis from Soul Restyled.Kellie and I chat about body image, dressing the body we have now, going out with rollers in our hair (shout out to Reese Witherspoon's Whiskey in a Teacup and this hilarious Jennifer Garner video!), styling ourselves from the inside out, and needing tissues during a closet clean---because it's way more emotional than you think! There was a lot to unpack for both of us in this round of girl talk, so this e...
2019-10-1658 minCity Girl TalksJana Josue-MacLaren: Let's talk about burnout, photography, how you aren't always ready for your own energy, and why it's important to be yourself.This week's guest is photographer Jana Josue-MacLaren. Based in Vancouver, Jana loves to work with natural light and photograph people to create images that communicate their most authentic selves. Knowing from a young age that she wanted to be a teacher, Jana thought her path was very clear. But suffering from burnout created an interesting shift that made following her side-hustle dreams a necessity---and she's rocking it.We chat about being cluttered, being yourself, career changes, and how you aren't always ready for your own energy. She also shares her tiered morning habits and some advice for...
2019-10-0251 minCity Girl TalksMeagan Murtonen: Let's talk about not comparing ourselves, moving cities, naughty dogs, winter weddings, and money mindset.This week's guest is Meagan Murtonen, one of my lovely friends in Victoria. Meagan is a wedding planner (no, I'm not getting married), florist and lifestyle blogger who moved to Victoria around the same time I did last year---how has a year go by so fast?! We met at a networking event and became friends shortly after that.We chat about moving cities, money mindset, and the importance of not comparing ourselves to others. And for all the brides out there, she's got some great recommendations for cozy and stylish winter weddings. (Top tip: Don't spend any...
2019-10-0249 minCity Girl TalksDylan McCansh: Let's talk about resilience, rent or buy, nourishing female relationships and being an extroverted introvert.On another recent lightning-quick trip to Vancouver (to see Elton John!), I had a chance to sit down with real estate dynamo and fellow yogi, Dylan McCansh. Dylan shares her thoughts on rent vs. buy in Vancouver, why female relationships are so important for women, and why she's grateful for her resilience. We also touch on why everything IS figureoutable---thank you Marie Forleo!A fellow born-and-raised Vancouverite, Dylan is a business owner, avid writer, walker, talker and dog lover. Her story is really inspiring and she's an inspiration for anyone who might be going through...
2019-09-2543 minCity Girl TalksMeredith Garritsen: Let's talk about building community, NOT keeping up with the cool kids, and growing as a leader.When I was last in Vancouver, I popped into Hervana Coworking Collective to to get some work done, and settled in for some girl talk with Hervana founder, Meredith Garritsen. Hervana is an environment for female entrepreneurs to accelerate their success through community--- and I love to spend time there.We chatted about building community, NOT keeping up with the cool kids, and learning to be a leader of grace (she tells a fantastic story we can all relate to!). I say "like" more than I'd prefer, Meredith and I both need to get back to Italy...
2019-09-1837 minCity Girl TalksEmily Kiloh: Let's talk about staying true to yourself, celebrating accomplishments, and doing things the cool mom way.For this first(!) full episode, I sat down with my lovely friend Emily Kiloh from the podcast Cool Mom 101. Emily is a PR and marketing professional who's worked with brands like lululemon and Eminence Organic Skin Care. A new mom to baby Leo, Emily has her hands full...but that hasn't stopped her from launching a podcast, and continuing to have adventures with family and friends. She’s got great intuition and gives on point insight on staying true to yourself, celebrating accomplishments, and kept it real about new motherhood.Emily is currently reading: The Chakras Handbook...
2019-09-1034 minCity Girl TalksWelcome to City Girl Talks!City Girl Talks is a podcast about the real, the fun, and the in-between things in life that every 21st-century woman needs and wants to know about. Every week, Yasmine Hardcastle from West Coast City Girl chats with an inspiring friend or female thought leader to share candid girl talk about their journey so far. Wherever you are in the world, grab your glass or cup of something lovely and settle in for some girl talk! Subscribe on your podcast medium of choice so you don't miss any girl talk.Join the conversation on social:
2019-09-0800 minCity Girl TalksWelcome to City Girl Talks!City Girl Talks is a podcast about the real, the fun, and the in-between things in life that every 21st-century woman needs and wants to know about. Every week, Yasmine Hardcastle from West Coast City Girl chats with an inspiring friend or female thought leader to share candid girl talk about their journey so far. Wherever you are in the world, grab your glass or cup of something lovely and settle in for some girl talk! Subscribe on your podcast medium of choice so you don't miss any girl talk.Join the conversation on social:
2019-09-0800 minCity Girl TalksCity Girl Talks is coming to your podcast app in September 2019!Introducing City Girl Talks, a new podcast about the real, the fun, and everything in between—what women want to know and talk about—hosted by Yasmine Hardcastle, a Canadian 30-something millennial-cusp female with the goal of empowering women of all ages. (And who is super happy to have found a medium where it doesn't matter that she talks with her hands!)First episode drops at the beginning of September—click subscribe so you don't miss any girl talk!Join the conversation on social:https://instagram.com/citygirltalks https://facebook.com/citygir...
2019-08-2200 minCity Girl TalksCity Girl Talks is coming to your podcast app in September 2019!Introducing City Girl Talks, a new podcast about the real, the fun, and everything in between—what women want to know and talk about—hosted by Yasmine Hardcastle, a Canadian 30-something millennial-cusp female with the goal of empowering women of all ages. (And who is super happy to have found a medium where it doesn't matter that she talks with her hands!)First episode drops at the beginning of September—click subscribe so you don't miss any girl talk!Join the conversation on social:https://instagram.com/citygirltalks https://facebook.com/citygir...
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