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You are listening to the Mom Halo podcast. This sweet ear candy will serve up laughs & aha moments as we talk to best-in-class thought leaders-these folks are dropping gems of genius. I am Alana Kayfetz, a fun freckled fearless millennial mom of 3 kiddos. I love to introduce you to your ideas and people that will rock your world while laughing out loud because that is the only way to get through the daily grind of parenting. Plug in your earphones and let’s go get them!
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Alyssa Ages is a mom of two, a strongman competitor, a journalist and the author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She is a health and fitness columnist for The Globe and Mail and a freelance journalist with clips in publications that include ELLE, SELF, GQ, Parents, Slate, Pregnantish and more. Topics discuss…
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Susana Alba is a career strategist based out of New York. Her practice, Dunamis Coaching & Consulting Services, teaches women how to land six-figure roles through leadership development and career strategy. She thinks of her role as the mentor or friend who tells you all the things she wishes someone would have told her while she was climbing the c…
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Angelique de Montbrun is the CMO and COO of Mydoh, a money management platform with subscription-free access designed to help kids and teens manage their own money in a fun and interactive way while giving parents oversight. Mydoh is on a mission to empower youth by giving them an early understanding of money management. The platform gives kids and…
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Stacey Green is a mom of two and the founder of StaceyGreenLiving. She’s a holistic nutritionist, a content creator and a cookbook author. Her book, You’ll Eat It & You’ll Like It, is not your average cookbook: it’s a comedic approach to cooking that incorporates easy, family-friendly recipes (with a picture on each page!), with humour and a health…
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As one of Canada’s most well-known and winsome radio and TV hosts, Josie Dye has had countless conversations with the stars of the music world, and she knows what you really want to know. Her interviews with A-listers—from Chris Martin to Mumford and Sons to Oprah—give Josie the ability to speak the language of celebrities, but she never wavers fro…
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Anna Halfpenny is a brand builder with more than 20 years of marketing and brand-building experience. She has helped global and national brands achieve their business goals across every possible section. In 2018, she launched Ruby + Foster, a marketing firm that works directly with founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs to help them expand their busines…
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Roxanne Francis is the founder and CEO of Francis Psychotherapy where the team of therapists provides virtual and in-person mental health, emotional and relationship support to kids, individuals, couples and families across Ontario. Roxanne is also a corporate wellness consultant, keynote speaker and coach to other therapists across the country. To…
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Dr. Robin Baweja is a children's mental health specialist, physician and children's book author. She is the owner and founder of Dear Mommy. With years of experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Baweja has become a trusted advocate for child health, particularly in the realm of mental and emotional wellness. Through Dear Mommy, she has curated a unique c…
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Dani Kagan and Victoria Marshman are former competitive dancers and know the importance of taking care of your physical health, which starts with supportive slippers at home. You may have seen them on Dragon’s Den earlier this year. It’s their mission to help women invest in slippers that have unparalleled support without ever having to compromise …
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Meredith Shaw is the co-host of Breakfast Television, a radio host with CHFI, a model, a style expert and, of course, a mom. She recently launched a 10-dress collection at PENN. called Get Dress’d with Meredith. PENN. (formerly known as Pennington’s) is Canada’s premiere destination for plus-size fashion, ranging from sizes 14 to 32. At PENN.’s cor…
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In this first time ever interview, Alana and her husband Matthew Kantor are in studio together for an intimate moment, discussing their relationship, how they met, and the family dynamics. Topics include:- how they met- their kid’s personalities- a deep and very triggering retelling of their son Henry’s near death experience. Trigger warning: child…
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Melanie Ng is a host and anchor at CityNews 24/7 middays, a professional storyteller, an award-winning journalist, a teacher, a speaker, a communications specialist and a mom of one. Topics discussed: Why she decided to leave Breakfast Television What her day-to-day looks like now Being part of the generation that’s trying to do it all What’s up ne…
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Michelle Barron is a mom of two and an optometrist in North York. She’s been in practice for over a decade, focusing on pediatric and family care. As both an eye doctor and a mom in her 30s, she found herself searching for eye care and skin care products that were not only effective but also safe for her eyes and her patients’ eyes. This led her to…
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Kieran Powers is a mom and the founder of Becoln, a place for families navigating a difficult path to parenthood to find their beacons of light in the darkness. She was inspired to start Becoln because of her own journey and her three boys: Beckett, who died shortly after he was born; Lincoln, who was born at 22 weeks and spent four and a half mont…
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Nicole Simons is a mom and a wealth management advisor, financial literacy advocate and part owner of CPN Financial Services. She takes pride in equipping women with the wealth management products they need to protect, diversify and grow their financial assets. Her career is rooted in more than 10 years of client-centred customer service. As a lice…
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Odette Peek is a psychedelic integration coach and guide. She holds a degree in clinical and social psychology, and a diploma in social service work, with a varied scope of experience. In her work at Spiritual Alliance, Odette draws on integrative, holistic approaches such as mind-body therapy, relational and family counselling and mindfulness, and…
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Marlie Cohen is a mom of two, a fitness trainer and the brain (and face!) behind Kale + Krunches as well as the founder of Bounce Forward Co., a health and fitness app for busy moms. Topics discussed: How fitness fits into their lives Mindset and reframing Wellness—for yourself and modelling for your kids Motherhood Social media and content creatio…
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Chloe Alleyne is a mom of two, a content creator, a certified personal trainer, a group fitness instructor, and a certified pre-and postnatal fitness specialist. She’s on a mission to inspire moms and busy women to embrace their strongest selves and take charge of their well-being. Alex Trimble is a mom of two, an entrepreneur, a radio and televisi…
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Brittnei Gaudi is a mom of two and the founder of wellnested Living Co. She’s a professional organizer and a tamer of chaos, as well as a corporate escapee on a mission to simplify her own life—and do the same for her clients. She helps busy families optimize their homes so they can focus less on the “stuff” and more on what matters. She is a vibe …
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Wendy Gordon is a speech-language pathologist with 25 years of experience working with children 18 months and older, both in person and via teletherapy. Her focus in therapy is keeping things fun and functional—getting the whole family involved in meaningful, individualized and engaging ways. Her passion for what she does is evident in her relation…
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Alexa Torontow is a Toronto-based naturopathic doctor who works in maternal health care—helping moms and moms-to-be from preconception through to postpartum to ensure their care is not falling through the cracks and to help them feel truly well. Being a mom is not a diagnosis and there are small shifts that can impact your overall wellbeing. Topics…
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Jennifer House is a mom of three from Calgary and a registered dietitian who runs First Step Nutrition, a private practice that helps make feeding families easier with a focus on picky eaters and starting solids. Her book, The Parents’ Guide to Baby-Led Weaning, is a great resource for anyone with kids starting solids, including tips, recipes and m…
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Kyla Thomson is the mother of Bella, aka Bella Brave, who you probably know from TikTok and Instagram. Bella is a beautiful 10-year-old girl who was born with several rare diseases and she and her mother chronicle their journey for the world to see—and spread joy to millions of people. Kyla and Alana chat for Rare Disease Day (February 29) and Kyla…
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Nathalie Amlani is the founder and chief photographer for Pictonat Photography. She captures businesses in action through storytelling, mindset and brand strategy. She knows that sharing your brand can be hard to define in words, but a well-thought-out strategic picture can say what words cannot describe. Natalie intuitively connects and reflects w…
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Jenni Diamond is the founder of Jenni Diamond Health, an online platform that helps new and expecting moms and birthing individuals exercise safely through evidence-based workouts. She uses her extensive education in human anatomy, biomechanics and prenatal and postnatal exercise training to deliver the most successful and beneficial results for he…
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Shelagh Cummins is the founder and CEO of The Road to Seven™. She’s a transformative coach committed to helping women entrepreneurs shift from overwhelmed solopreneurs to savvy business owners. Her business’s mission is to help people reclaim time, build an effective team, streamline processes and boost profits while crafting a business that bolste…
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Identical twins Marnie and Rena have owned and operated ViBE Dance & Fitness Studio for over 21 years. ViBE is a one-of-a-kind non-competitive and accessibility-focused dance studio that treats everyone equally and without judgement. In 2021, they invented the Cartwhirler Cartwheel Mat, teaching kids of all ages to cartwheel. They are also co-autho…
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Erin Pepler is the author of Send Me Into The Woods Alone: Essays on Motherhood. She’s a freelance writer and mom of two who lives in the Greater Toronto Area. Topics discussed: The invisible workload of motherhood How to manage the maternal mental load The importance of community in parenthood Matrescence: Why do we still not focus on it as a soci…
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Brittany Donovan is a mom to a three-year-old little boy with medical complexities and who herself has many medical complexities of her own, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, mast cell activation syndome (MCAS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), Raynaud’s disease and more. She speaks about parenting while chronically ill. Topics dis…
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Emily Getz is a certified fertility mindset coach and the founder of Day 1 Fertility. Day 1 offers a new perspective on how to experience the fertility journey—whether it’s listening to the podcast, joining the membership or by being a one-on-one coaching client, Emily provides the fertility community a fresh perspective by combining her personal e…
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Kat Cassidy, also known as @LivingOnALoonie, is an influencer who has mastered the art of living well on a budget. From couponing to personal finance tips, she empowers Canadians with practical tips and inspiring ideas to make the most out of every dollar (well, loonie). Topics discussed: Kat’s background and how @LivingOnALoonie came about What Ca…
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Originally from Illinois, Pinky Patel is a PTA mom turned creator, comedian and personality with a fan base of over 5 million. She is best known for her hilarious commentary and viral videos from her glam cave that have garnered over 64.5 million likes on TikTok. You can catch Pinky in a city near you on her much anticipated Hello My Priends Tour. …
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Mavis Huntley is the founder of Smithery, an online boutique that wants you to feel confident in your clothes by offering style tips, shape and colour analysis—and everything in between. Each session, they curate collections of elevated basics to help make shopping simple and fun again. Topics discussed: What is Smithery? Body shapes: What are they…
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Lexie Cappuccitti is the founder of Moon Mama postpartum mesh underwear. As with so many things to do with postpartum, she had never given thought to mesh underwear until she needed them—and what she was given was not pretty, literally. With a background in fashion, she decided to take it upon herself to create postpartum underwear that people who …
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Sabrina Baldini is a self-described “sex nerd” and lover of all things sexual health. She has a graduate degree in sexual health and rehabilitative medicine as well as a designation in sex therapy and has been involved in sex education for more than 10 years. Beginning her career teaching sex education to children, over the years, Sabrina observed …
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Jessica Hamilton was born in Australia but grew up in Canada. She has lived and worked in the Czech Republic, Taiwan, India and Japan. She lives with her husband, son, and daughter. Her debut novel is titled What You Never Knew, her second novel titled, Don’t You Dare, are both thrillers and published by Crooked Lane Books. Topics discussed: Jessic…
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Dani Kagan is a mom, an entrepreneur as well as the co-founder and CEO of Mave & Chez, a luxury, ergonomic slipper brand for women. Mave & Chez is the only slipper brand that supports women all day with ergonomic design while also making them feel stylish and confident—because women shouldn’t have to choose between style and comfort. Dani is passio…
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Alana Metallo is the founder of MetaSleep Consulting. She is a teacher and mom of three girls who incorporates her passion for education with supporting families on their journey to healthy sleep habits. MetaSleep Consulting works with children from newborn to age 10 using supportive and guided approaches to getting sleep back into your life. Topic…
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Kyla Thomson is the mother of Bella, aka Bella Brave, who you probably know from TikTok and Instagram. Bella is a beautiful nine-year-old girl who was born with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID), Hirschsprung disease and cartilage hair hypoplasia, a form of dwarfism. Kyla and Bella chronicle their journey through unique health challenges with…
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Nicole Simons is a new mom and a wealth management advisor at CPN Financial Services. She uses her expertise to teach women how to protect, diversify and grow their financial assets. She offers one-on-one coaching, hassle-free communication and customized plans to help women manage and eliminate debt. She’s also a licensed insurance broker who can …
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Vivian Kaye is a single mother, the founder of KinkyCurlyYaki, a business and empowerment expert, a keynote speaker, a TV and podcast personality and an all-around dope lady. She aims to show women how you can be yourself and still achieve a successful, fulfilled life. Topics discussed: Who Chad is and how you should bring his audacity to your day-…
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Rowhena Adolfo Patel is a mama and the founder of ​​Healing Mama Co.—a company who is revolutionizing the childbirth industry by raising the standard of care that every birthing person and birthing partner receives with the first ever medically backed, ready-to-go labour and postpartum bags. At the end of the day it’s giving people peace of mind du…
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Susie Beghin is a mom and the owner of Alpha’s Discovery Kids Preschool and Daycare, with locations in Mississauga and Oakville, Ontario. She is also the author of a new book, Learn to Play: The Four Pillars Learning System. Topics discussed: The biggest thing on parents’ minds right now in the childcare space $10-a-day daycare in Ontario How Susie…
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Marlie Cohen is a mom of two, a fitness trainer and the brain (and face!) behind Kale + Krunches, a lifestyle brand that covers everything from motherhood to fitness and nutrition. She has just launched a new project called Bounce Forward Co., which helps people prioritize themselves and their health after having kids. Topics discussed: How Kale + …
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Carly Rodness and Laila Peterson-Tannis are certified nutritional practitioners and owners of ebb & flo nutrition. They are the nutritionists who encourage you to eat chocolate, having built a program that helps women feel empowered in their bodies to make the best food choices for themselves. They guide their clients through the principles of intu…
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Farah Mohammed is a mom of three and the manager of industry and stakeholder relations at the Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council (OMVIC). She is our official car-buying expert—and we all know that buying a car can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming. Topics discussed: Car inventory and the supply-chain issues The used-car market right now W…
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Sacha Welsh is a certified health coach specializing in preconception, pregnancy and postpartum, a mom of three beautiful girls and the founder of Welsh Wellness. She specializes in fertility nutrition, but she aims to help pre- and post-natal moms become happier and healthier in all areas of their lives by building healthy new habits and creating …
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Katie Watkins is a PR professional, a mom of three and @ConfidentiallyKatie on Instagram and TikTok. She shares what her real life is like online and is an advocate for self-love and body confidence who likes to remind the women of the world (especially mamas) that they are worth it should be at the top of their priority list. Topics discussed: Wha…
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Julie Cole is a recovered lawyer, mom of six and co-founder of Mabel’s Labels. She has helped her company bring their product to a world-wide market, gain media recognition and win countless entrepreneur awards. Julie is a regular television contributor, a sought-after speaker and parenting expert. She is a syndicated blogger and the author of her …
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Laura Wood is a mom of two who works with pre- and postnatal people in a variety of ways. Coming from a background as a birth doula, she now teaches yoga and Pilates and also is the co-founder of The Mama Reset, a subscription-based fitness site online that focuses on workouts for moms and people who have birthed children to strengthen the pelvic f…
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