Best Yasmine Hardcastle Podcasts (2024)

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Emily dos Santos - Let's talk about moving abroad, dropping timeline pressures and societal norms, and manifesting the life you want. 1:12:52

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(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…

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The Hostess: My 2023 book list 14:06

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What 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 lis…

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Janis Wildy - Let's talk about writing a novel, England, and waking up to your life 55:52

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Back 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: Jani…

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Claire Lindsay - Let's talk about personal development, figuring out what we want and having fun 1:13:39

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In 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 cha…

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Meredith Garritsen - Let's talk about navigating change with grace, finding joy in the new and New York moments. 1:02:39

2+ y ago1:02:39

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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…

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Lindsay Dent: Let's talk about expectation vs. reality, staying passionate, and pandemic entrepreneurship. 42:55

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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: Pan…

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Kellie Inglis: Let's talk about how our style, colour choices and chakras can revitalize the body, mind and soul. 57:11

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(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 b…

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Lisa Michaud: Let's talks about sustainable goals, mindset, and learnings from 2020. 1:06:51

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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 cur…

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Melissa 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. 1:11:43

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(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…

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Leeann Froese: Let's talk about wine, supporting small businesses, pandemic PR and finding balance in this weird, weird year. 57:02

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(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 industries Pandemic public relations A reminder to drink responsibly What it's like t…

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Harmik Cacace - Let's talk about pandemic pregnancy and moving, entrepreneurial finances and twitchy travel feet. 48:15

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(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 s…

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Tracy Castro & Jayda Khan: Let's talk about skincare, hand sanitizer, mother-daughter entrepreneurship, and standing up for yourself. 1:11:34

3+ y ago1:11:34

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(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 th…

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Anita Dunn: Let's talk about dating after divorce, single motherhood, pandemic entrepreneurship and the power of community. 1:12:44

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(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 divorce Single motherhood and mompreneurship Running a small business during the pandemic The power of community And more! …

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Monica Morong - Let's talk about knowing better, rap music, finding your purpose and redefining success. 1:21:33

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(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 mothe…

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Crystal Battagliola: Let's talk about finding shine in the daily grind, travel memories, the perspective of age and mid-life motherhood. 59:44

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(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 …

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Michelle Owens: Let's talk about all things tea, shift work and pandemic weddings, nursing and moving. 1:25:31

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(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 a…

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Shamiza Ali: Let's talk about body confidence, being open to greatness, not overextending ourselves and learning from our wrong turns. 1:14:43

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(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 …

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Nina Bader: Let's talk about staying positive, work from home boundaries, moving abroad and turning 30. 58:58

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(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 f…

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Humaira Ahmed: Let's talk about women in STEM, overcoming adversity, amazing dads and following your ambitions. 54:32

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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 o…

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Deborah Murray: Let's talk about confidence, wine and carbs, and what patient care looks like during COVID-19. 1:00:14

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(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 a…

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Caylen Baker: Let's talk about candles and hygge, COVID entrepreneurship, and getting past our ego. 1:15:51

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(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…

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Pearl Cicci: Let's talk about keeping our spirits up, growing up "different", eating more veggies and why we need to go with our gut. 57:01

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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 …

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Stefanie McAuley: Let's talks about privilege, authentic marketing and COVID-era habits to keep. 56:38

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(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 …

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Danielle Wiebe: Let's talk about the power of community, leading with love and grace, and going digital during COVID-19. 1:04:40

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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 comm…

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Amber Storie: Let's talk about travelling the world, relationship dynamics, following your dreams and NOT worrying so much. 1:24:14

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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 ho…

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Nicole Harshey: Let's talk about cooking, the power of yoga and finding our path. 1:13:26

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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, flexi…

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Emily Kiloh: Let's talk about glowing up, wellness, and motherhood during COVID-19. 51:54

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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 glo…

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Natasha Anderson: Let's talk about growing up biracial, mama knows best and online dating in the COVID age. 1:28:23

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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 conn…

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Sarah Ives: Let's talk about lockdown in London, fertility and grief, the travel industry, and getting to know your finances better. 1:32:39

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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…

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Suka Lang, R.Ac.: Let's talk about cultural identity, wellness during COVID-19, forgiving ourselves and coming back to our roots. 1:13:18

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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 so…

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Christina Lyon: Let's talk about self-love, surviving divorce, changing our narrative and... tacos! 1:10:36

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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 …

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Jenna Herbut: Let's talk about mindset, conscious entrepreneurship and feeling confident in our decisions. 50:10

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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 enthus…

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Meredith Garritsen: Let's talk about the pandemic business shift, mindful sipping and spending, Star Trek TNG and actually taking breaks. 1:20:43

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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, H…

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Dr. Genieve Burley: Let's talk about seeing clearly in 2020, lockdown living and uplifting community during COVID-19. 48:04

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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…

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Lexi Soukoreff: Let's talk about social connections, getting thrifty in COVID-19 and the beauty of imperfection. 1:20:40

4+ y ago1:20:40

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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 …

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Kellie Inglis: Let's talk about work from home style, gratitude, “champagne” problems and supporting small business during COVID-19. 45:04

4+ y ago45:04

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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 &…

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Amber Romaniuk: Let's talk about food as fuel, the power of our thoughts and finding peace when things get stressful. 56:34

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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 rel…

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The Hostess: Let's talk about connecting through social distance and the 'Cup of Something Lovely' book club. 8:49

4+ y ago8:49

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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 Webb This delightful read …

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Jenny Rodgers & Chitzel Ortega: Let's talk about NOT doing it all, women working together and letting our superpower shine. 1:04:50

4+ y ago1:04:50

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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 …

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Harmik Cacace: Let's talk about getting our financial ducks in a row, tax season, travelling often and not being so busy all the time. 42:10

4+ y ago42:10

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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. …

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Kat Gaskin: Let's talk about simplifying, grace under pressure, taking ego out of relationships and planning like a BOSS. 1:03:58

4+ y ago1:03:58

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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 a…

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Lindsay Dent: Let's talk about mindfulness, eating on time and why the hard choices will ultimately lead to our happiness. 58:04

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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 th…

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Stefanie McAuley: Let's talk about overcoming anxiety, finding joy in imperfection, being proud of yourself and why our authentic selves will always shine brightest. 48:07

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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 shari…

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Nadya Pecherskaya: Let's talk about CBD oil, wellness, surviving relationship fallout and being in tune with ourselves. 46:56

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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. Nad…

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Cassy Vantriet: Let's talk about entrepreneurship, tea, me time, wellness from within, and being okay with talking about money. 1:10:01

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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 be…

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Leeann Froese: Let's talk about wine for the holidays, the importance of mentorship, and why it's okay to ***k up. 57:24

4+ y ago57:24

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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 dinn…

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Dr. Genieve Burley: Let's talk about spine health, sustainability, yoga, plant-based eating and overcoming anxiety. 1:00:06

4+ y ago1:00:06

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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 …

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Dana 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. 59:17

4+ y ago59:17

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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. Da…

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The Hostess: Let's talk about starting a podcast, productivity, paying off debt, divorce and feeling your feelings. 1:11:30

4+ y ago1:11:30

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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 feeling…

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Tara Butterwick: Let's talk about clean beauty and skincare, nourishing ourselves, quality over quantity and finding your passion. 1:05:09

4+ y ago1:05:09

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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…

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