Episode 96: Unchartered Territory With Michelle Hooey

Michelle Hooey spent 18 years in corporate leadership. Then, she reached burnout and faced life’s toughest challenges: multiple pregnancy losses and welcoming her daughter, Goldie, who was born in 2023 with complex medical needs. That experience reshaped her world and led her to a deep spiritual journey. She became a certified Quantum Coach, now helping others shift from stuck to thriving, just as she did. Today, Michelle is committed to creating a purpose-driven life, both for herself and her family, and guiding others to do the same.

In this episode, we ‘get into it’ with Michelle about:

-Burnout 

-Pregnancy loss 

-The birth of her daughter Goldie

-The lessons she’s learned when life felt out of control 

-Her coaching business

-The beauty in life’s lessons

-Grief, sadness, relationships, and loss. 

Follow Michelle on Instagram or visit her website where you can get 20% her Future Me Program and the Big Shift program using the code: LETSNOTSUGARCOATIT. 

**TRIGGER WARNING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Jessalyn grew up very alone and experienced many forms of trauma. She spent most of her life feeling ashamed and burying everything she had experienced and was feeling. 

Through therapy, she started to process 3 decades of pain and trauma, from physical, mental, and emotional abuse, to time spent in Foster care and women’s shelters. She realized that there was one major experience She had been hiding from since the age of 10. She was a victim of the Child Sexual abuse/ Child porn case from Willow River BC in 1998.

After decades of being silenced she knew she wanted to share it with the world to give hope to anyone who is suffering from the effects of trauma and prove that no matter where you came from or what your story is, there can be beauty on the other side of pain.

In this episode we get into it about:

-Jessalyn’s story and the Willow River Case 

-Trauma 

-Forgiveness 

-Processing trauma decades after it happened

-Letting go of the pain we’ve been carrying and holding onto

-Healing energetically 

Follow Jessalyn on Instagram and listen to her podcast.

Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn is a Naturopathic Doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Educator and co-founder/owner of Okanagan Women’s Clinic in Kelowna BC. With a clinical focus on women’s hormone health, she helps women with their concerns from PMS, PCOS and endometriosis through to fertility and perinatal support to perimenopause and menopause. 

She works hard to provide realistic, comprehensive and evidence-based care for her patients where they feel listened to and respected. She believes that through education healthcare providers can play an important role in supporting and empowering patients to achieve their health goals 

In her spare time, Brittany loves to spend time outdoors exploring with her young family. She can usually be found with a coffee in hand and too-many books on the go at once. 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Brittany about:

• PCOS
• Ozempic 
• The pill
• Perimenopause 
• Hair loss and more!

Follow Brittany on IG.

Karin Bohn is an interior designer, Netflix host and YouTuber.

Karin is the founder and creative director of the award-winning House of Bohn design studio, based in Vancouver BC. She established the interior design firm in 2009, and since has made her mark in many industries including luxury residential, multi-family, restaurants, and retail.

Dedicated to advancing her craft, Karin believes in invoking the unique soul of every project. Each space is designed with intention and her distinct aesthetic that is eclectic, bold, visually exciting, and timeless, has become the trademark stamp behind House of Bohn’s work.

Her work has garnered awards, media coverage and global recognition, enabling her to expand her talented team, service local and international clients.

Karin stars on Netflix’s Restaurants on the Edge which features her global hospitality work, as she travels with a team of experts to provide design, marketing, and culinary consultation to establishments in need of assistance in some of the most beautiful locations around the world.

With her continuously growing YouTube channel, Karin offers behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process, collaborative partnerships, and life as an entrepreneur, exemplifying the kind of camaraderie, transparency and connection with her community that she holds dear.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Karin about: 

• Interior design 
• The growing pains of a new business 
• Intuition in business 
• Shedding stories to get to your authenticity 
• Social media before and after Karin’s social detox
• Being on a Netflix series and the personal and professional decisions she had to make 
• Taking control of business 
• Letting go of the drive for material things 
• Soul contracts 

Learn more about Karin on her website or on Instagram.

Mark Grabill, Brokerage Owner and Certified Divorce Analyst has been working in the insurance industry for over twelve years with offices across Canada. He has serviced, coached, and educated individuals with their finances in all stages of their life. Having worked through the divorce experience personally he is aware of the heightened needs during this process.  

Alex Miklas, born in Poland, immigrated to Edmonton at the age of 12. He has two kids with his beautiful wife ages 9 and 13. Alex has been a project manager for over 13 years at the university of Alberta and two years ago got licensed in Alberta and Bc as financial advisor. He is very passionate about helping families with their financial needs focusing on debt management, retirement, asset protection and estate planning.

In this episode, we ‘get into it’ with Mark and Alex about:

-Taking the emotion out of finances

-Wills

-Planning for the future

-The importance of life insurance and more. 

Learn more about Mark and Alex and their business, Success by Design here.

Arlene Panganiban is the most recent owner of the popular brand Vancouver Mom. In this episode we get into it with Arlene about:

-Taking over the Vancouver Mom brand

-Filling big shoes

-Her vision for the future

-Entrepreneurship and 

-Carving her identity in an established brand. 

Follow more about Arlene at Vancouver Mom or on Instagram.

Christine Coughlin was a stay-at-home mom for a decade, who felt lost and unfulfilled. In 2019 she began sharing her “dirty little secrets’ on Instagram as a way to rediscover herself and connect with the outside world. 

In 2020 she was nominated as a Vancouver Mom Top 30 blogger, and in 2021 she officially launched her blog, The-Inbetween.ca

Even though her closest circle didn't quite get the whole "digital world" thing, Christine didn't give up! 

The process of rediscovering herself and her passions led her to a fantastic group of creative entrepreneurs who, just like her, believed in the magic of online connections.

And that's how YVR Creatives came to be!

YVR Creatives is an inclusive and warm community that creates empowering events for female entrepreneurs to learn, grow and connect. 

YVR Creatives offers monthly co-working sessions where you can bounce ideas off other brilliant women. Inspiring in-person workshops that fuel your creative fire. Fun-filled social events and productive content creation days! 

Christine is passionate about female empowerment and encourages women to follow their curiosity and start before they are ready because action brings clarity!

In this episode we ‘get into it’ about: 

-Motherhood and expectations 

-The pressure to be a working mom or a stay at home mom

-Building a business

-Finding your passion and more! 

Follow Christine on her personal Instagram or on YVR Creatives

Sunney is a community-focused Event Specialist with experience in sales, fundraising, and production. She moved to Kelowna in 2017 to complete a Diploma in Events and Promotions Management and has been growing her career and life here ever since. 

In addition to completing contracts throughout the Okanagan Sunney consistently delivers results in unique destinations such as Dubai. Whether it be leading a volunteer team, generating sponsorship relationships, calling the show, or designing the floorplans, she always shows up with a positive attitude and time for a glass of wine at the end of the day with the amazing teams it takes to pull off high-level events. 

Driven by a deep commitment to our community, Sunney recently joined Mamas for Mamas as the Community Engagement Manager, leading campaigns and events including the highly anticipated annual Gala at the Delta Grand Okanagan."

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Sunney about,

-Her passion for events

-Mamas for Mamas programs

-Invisible Homelessness 

-Finding your passion

-Career shifts and more!

Follow Sunney over at Mamas for Mamas or on her personal IG.

Let’s talk about debt with Lisa Michaud. 

Lisa has been an active real estate investor for over 12 years. With experience investing in 3 different provinces, she has been involved in everything from house hacking to short-term rentals, rent-to-own, self-storage, and now focuses on multifamily residential properties. 

Lisa is all about holistic, whole-life success, and a big part of her “why” is her belief that generating wealth and cultivating purpose play a role in happiness and wellness, and that it is an opportunity everyone deserves.

Lisa lives in beautiful Vancouver, BC with Troy and their 6 year old daughter Sonoma. In her spare time, Lisa loves traveling, wine-touring, going to Lagree classes, talking about real estate and chasing her daughter around the seawall and city.

In this episode we get ‘into it’ with Lisa about:

• Her journey from over 30K of unsecured debt to millions. 
• What it means to be rich 
• Having things vs. creating wealth 
• What it means to have good debt vs. bad debt, 
• Paying off debt and more! 

Follow Lisa on Instagram or visit her website.

Kelsey is a professional speaker, mindset-embodiment coach, yoga instructor & facilitator. She is leading our local & global communities to enhance their quality of life by remembering their frequency of authenticity, their ability to un-limit themselves & design a life they love living.

Being a generator & intuitive Kelsey empowers you to accelerate your personal growth by guiding you to make your belief faster than your doubt & pursue experiences that amplify what you are truly capable of. She has been practicing mindset work for nearly 20 years, teaching yoga for 12 & is elevating our communities by living in loving devotion for the betterment of all our peoples & planet.

In this episode, we ‘get into it’ with Kelsey about:

-Speaking your truth

-Remembering our authentic nature,

-Connecting with our truth, and 

-Taking action to walk our authentic way.

Learn more about Kelsey on her Instagram account.

Speakman is an innovative producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist pushing the boundaries of technology and creative storytelling via Film, Tv, Live Broadcasting and video. He founded www.KNEKT.tv as the socially conscious streaming platform on Apple TV, Roku and mobile apps connecting content to audiences across the far reaches of the globe, making it "Cool To Care".

His recent acknowledgments include the 2024 Impact Award for Socially Conscious Media from the Los Angeles Tribune, the 2022 Anthem Award for the Shift Mental Health Rally produced by KNEKT®tv & Kent Speakman, and certificates of appreciation from the United Nations Association for work in bringing awareness to the Refugees and Migration issues.

In this episode we get into it with Speakman about:

-Moving to LA

-Following your passion 

-Reality TV

-KNEK TV, and 

-All things entertainment. 

Learn more about KNEKT TV on their website or Instagram page and follow Kent on Instagram

Karen has over 25 years' experience in the financial industry and holds her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation. She has been recognized by IG as a strong leader and has worked as both a Division Director and Regional Director. In 2019, she stepped down to join her daughter, Kayla, in running their financial practice. In the same year Karen won Kelowna's Top 40 over 40. Karen is also a dedicated and active philanthropist. In 2021, she was recognized by IG for her community service with the Herb Caregie award. She is currently serving on the board of Kelowna Seniors Outreach Society. 

Kayla is an industry advocate, has a bachelor's degree in Finance and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®. She was named the youngest CFP professional in IG across Canada at the time of reception. Kayla is a huge supporter of title protection for Financial Advisors, and she is the Advocacy director for Advocis locally. She also is an active Rotarian in Lake Country. She was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 and Philanthropist of the Year 2019. In 2020 she was named Kelowna's Top 40 under 40. 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Karen and Kayla about:

• Financial planning
• Credit card debt 
• Politics and more! 

Visit Karen and Kayla’s website or follow them on Instagram.

Mindy Crawford is a certified Human Design coach and former digital marketing lead for Jillian Harris, where she played a key role in driving success for seven unforgettable years. Now in an exciting new chapter, Mindy balances the joys of motherhood with her passion for Human Design and self-discovery.

Amy Hamilton is the founder and creative director of The High-End Hippie, a non-toxic hair care company rooted in community, wellness, and sustainability. She is also a mentor and a Gene Keys specialist.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Mindy and Amy about:

• Human design 
• Gene Keys 
• Alex and Bella’s human design & gene keys and how they work together 
• Shadow parts and, 
• Using human design as a blueprint for your soul purpose 

For information on who you can get involved with us go to https://letsnotsugarcoatit.com/

Follow Mindy on her website or Instagram and Amy on her website or Instagram.

Missy MacKintosh is an Internationally Acclaimed Makeup Artist and Fiery Entrepreneur.

Recently named "Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow in Canada" by Insight Success Magazine and "Top 50 One's to Watch Keynote Speakers" in the Real Leaders Magazine 

Missy founded and built Canada's most award-winning Clean Beauty Brand - MisMacK Clean Cosmetics in her small town basement of Canoe BC. She single-handily grew out of her basement and into 2 storefronts during a global pandemic. MisMacK goes beyond products and into Empowering services.

Missy's tagline is " Makeup Does Not define you, it's merely a tool of empowerment".

She's so excited to share her story of how she pushed through small-town barriers and became a leading force in the Clean Beauty Revolution

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Missy about:

-Growing a powerhouse brand

-Stepping out of our comfort zone

-Leveling up

-Believing we are worthy of our success

-Overcoming imposter syndrome 

-Leading by example for our kids, and

-The ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Follow Missy on her Instagram or visit her website. 

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In this episode Alex and Bella ‘get into it’ about what trauma specialist Dr. Frank Anderson calls life’s overwhelming moments, and how when left unhealed, can affect the way we show up for our kids. Bella breaks down some recent ‘aha moments ’ related to the way she was showing up, and how she uncovered that it was all related to her past. Alex talks about the need to go back in time to bring her 11 year old self to the future in order to heal past traumas and show up more fully for her daughter. It’s definitely a real, raw, open and honest conversation that you won’t want to miss.

Eva Alexandre is an entrepreneur, traveler, and mind explorer.

Since childhood, she has wondered why the world is the way it is and how we could make it better for ourselves. She observed, learned about habits, and explored the triggers and mental traps that limit us and our potential in life. With a strong belief that an extraordinary, visionary, and authentic life is just around the corner for any one of us, she is dedicated to empowering people through mindset coaching and guiding them to turn that corner quicker.

In this episode we “get into it” about:

-living authentically 

-letting go

-mindset 

-manifestation

-money

-abundance,

-and stepping into your power. 

Follow Eva on her Instagram or visit her website. 

Stay in the know about our upcoming event and episodes on our website or visit our Instagram.

Kristen is a VISUAL STORYTELLER and personal brand photographer.

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It's her mission to help women expand their capacity to be SEEN, and to fiercely express their TRUTH. To hold space for their expansion and evolution.⁠ Genuine, life altering transformation occurs when we are WITNESSED, seen and deeply felt. 

Kristen’s  superpower is being able to capture the personality and story of someone’s brand with images, using her proven stress-free, FUN photoshoot experience! ⁠

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⁠In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Kristen about:

-self-love

-confidence 

-photography 

-and finding your passion 

Learn more about Kristen on her Instagram or visit her website. .

A busy mom of two, Gillian Behnke believes that motherhood does not have to equal exhaustion, and that is is possible to thrive mentally, emotionally, physically and professionally. She is the founder of Mom Camp, which is all about helping moms put themselves on their own priority list. Mom Camp includes weekend retreats for moms that are part relaxation and rejuvenation, part personal development, and part great food and wine, as well as the Priority Mom 90-day planner and the Mom Camp: Around the Campfire podcast. 

In this episode Alex and Bella get into it about:

-balance

-mom burnout 

-prioritizing 

-parenting

-mom camp and more!

Stay in the know about our upcoming event and episodes on our website or visit our Instagram.

Jen Bishop is an Intuitive Healer that is trained in Homeopathy and Reiki.  Her approach to healing concentrates on a MIND, BODY and SPIRIT connection understanding that our bodies only have one way to communicate with us and that is through symptoms.  The greater awareness we have of ourselves and our bodies, the easier it is to heal.  Jen is a gentle, loving and compassionate healer who cares for her patients in a truly unique way, providing guidance and support along their journeys to better health. Jen graduated from CCHM in 2015 & completed her Post Grad Program in 2016.  She owns Joyful Healing Homeopathy which she founded in 2015. She lives in Kelowna BC with her amazing husband & 3 incredible children.

In this episode Bella and Alex ‘get into it’ with Jen about: 

• Healing generational trauma
• Confronting childhood wounds
• Taking on other people’s energy
• The ayahuasca experience
• Changing the meaning around what it means to be strong and weak
• Showing up for those you love after your journey. 

Stay in the know about our upcoming event and episodes on our website or visit our Instagram

In this episode Alex and Bella ‘get into it’ about letting go of old stories and overcoming the fear of failure and rejection. . 

As humans we all have stories we tell ourselves about the meaning of people’s words and our value and worth as people. Often, letting go of these ‘faulty beliefs’ or stories that no longer serve us, is one of the biggest catalysts for personal growth. 

Learn some of the stories that have held these two back and how they changed the narrative. Ultimately helping them shatter their fear of rejection and failure in order to find greater self-worth, self-love, and self-acceptance.

Stay in the know about our upcoming event and episodes on our website or visit our Instagram.

Jenn Pike is a Functional Medicine Diagnostic Nutritionist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and Medical Exercise Specialist. She specializes in women’s health and hormones and is the best selling author of The Simplicity Project as well as her two cookbooks The Simplicity Kitchen and The Simplicity Body. She is the founder of the global and revolutionary women’s health programs The HormoneProject and Synced, and the host of The Simplicity and Audacity Sessions podcast. 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Jenn about:

-navigating perimenopause

-changing hormones in women and children 

-how to reset your digestive system 

-the pill and more. 

Follow Jenn on her Podcasts or catch her on her YouTube Channel. And, don’t forget to Stay in the know about our upcoming event and episodes on our website or visit our Instagram. 

In this episode Alex and Bella "get into it" about the meaning of connection, and what it means to connect with others and ourselves. They dive into the profound impact that connection has on our relationships, experiences, and personal growth. Connection goes beyond surface-level interactions. It involves understanding and empathizing with ourselves and others. It’s an episode all about learning to change our mindset, communicate with others during moments of breakdown and fully step into your power during what they call " The midlife awakening".

Resources

Brene Brown - Atlas of the heart

John C. Maxwell - Everyone Communicates, few connect

Dr. Judy Ho - The new rules of attachment

Ester Pike is the CEO and founder of Fledge Solutions, a service firm dedicated to enhancing organizational success through their people. With her rich background in Occupational Psychology and expertise in psychometric assessments, she's uniquely equipped to explore the pivotal role of human factors in business success. Ester's experience with diverse organizations has shown her that your team's dynamics are your company's unique fingerprint. She's passionate about equipping you with strategies to elevate your business by focusing on its most valuable asset: your people.

In this episode ‘we get into it’ with Ester about:

-communication

-leadership

-business psychology

-organizational culture

-team dynamics and more!

Learn more about Ester on her website.

Leah is a jewelry designer, business owner, and podcast host.

From living on an isolated lighthouse island as a child, to dropping out of high school and working entry-level jobs for over a decade, to accidentally becoming an entrepreneur: her story is far from glamorous.  Leah launched her jewellery brand Leah Yard Designs in 2013. She constantly felt like an imposter in an industry that values prestige and glamour. Because of this, she now proudly shares her story on the Voted Least Likely Podcast. Her mission is to demystify what it takes to be successful and push past our own limiting 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Leah about: 

• Living off-grid as a child
• Her work ethic
• Going from high school dropout to thriving entrepreneur
• Values and how they guide us
• Trusting our intuition 
• Redefining what it means to be successful, and so much more! 

Follow Leah on her business or personal website or on her business or personal IG.

In this episode Bella and Alex ‘get into it’ about reclaiming your power. 

So often as women and entrepreneurs we lose ourselves to marriage, motherhood, careers and more. Then one day we wake up and realize we’ve given all our power away, or poured our energy into everyone else’s cups and forgotten to fill our own. This episode is all about the work we’ve been doing recently around stepping into our own power in what we’re calling our midlife awakening phase

Shaune Nyrose is the VP of Brand and Communications at the KGH Foundation in Kelowna, a yogi, and a Breast cancer survivor. 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Shauna about

-the KGH Foundation 

-her passion for philanthropy

-her journey with breast cancer

-the power of visualization 

-energy management and more. 

We loved hearing about Shauna’s experience as both an employee and patient.

Learn more about the KGH foundation whose purpose is, “to facilitate the partnerships needed to drive excellence in health care for all those living in the interior of BC” on their website, or follow them on Instagram.

Dana Skoglund is a Master Mindset and Health Coach and advanced yoga teacher. She combines her background in Ayurveda, yoga, Buddhism, life coaching, psychology and brain science to help ambitious women become the healthiest, happiest version of themselves by rewiring their brains.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Dana about:

-The power of the mind

-Neuroplasticity

-The meaning we make of other people’s words

-The thoughts we think

-The language we use, and  

-How to shift our mindset.

Learn more about Dana and her coaching on IG.

As the owner of Build Your Brave Boutique, Susie Helland has created a space where women can embrace their unique beauty and foster a deep sense of body love. Her boutique serves as a platform for promoting self-acceptance and empowering women to feel confident in their own skin.

Susie's impact extends beyond her boutique, as she has emerged as a prominent Okanagan influencer. Her passion for local businesses and travel shines through in her content, where she shares her love for exploring new places and supporting the local community.

With her infectious enthusiasm and unwavering support for women, Susie Helland continues to make a profound difference in the lives of those around her. Through her advocacy for building bravery, promoting body love, and championing local businesses, she has become a beacon of inspiration and empowerment.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Susie about:

-Her journey as an entrepreneur,

-Her story of resiliency after becoming a widow at 31,

-Grief

-Loss, and 

-The Build Your Brave retreat.

Follow Susie on Instagram.

In this episode Alex and Bella 'get into it' on all things season two. From guests that made the most impact, to their current struggles and challenges, the sh*t show that was 2023, how they navigated their friendship challenges and more.

Listen and catch up before season 2 launches in April.

Episode 61: A Green Apple A Day With Clari

Clari is the mom of two toddler girls who’s learned that all women benefit from taking in valuable information from reputable sources and being open with each other about our life experiences..

Clari has owned several small businesses, and her work with women  has taught her to be inquisitive and strive for excellence. As the host of the Work It Lady Podcast, her  goal is to share little tips and tricks she’s learning along the way as well as the expert advice of professionals. 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Clari about

-health

-motherhood

-healthy meals for families, and

-how we’re all just trying our best.

Clari also shares her tip on why everyone should be eating one green apple a day. Follow her on her Instagram.

Katie, a design enthusiast from the Okanagan. Raised in a family steeped in architecture, her passion for design and creativity knows no bounds.

With a keen eye for detail and an eye for creating spaces that exude both functionality and beauty, Katie’s work has been showcased on HGTV’s “Love it or List it Vancouver,” alongside renowned designer Jillian Harris.

Beyond her love for design, Katie is deeply passionate about mental health, self-care, and the importance of filling your own cup first. She believes in the power of self-care practices to enhance overall well-being, and she’s committed to sharing insights on how to prioritize mental health in today’s fast-paced world.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Katie about

-Her story of survival during the Route 91 Mass shooting in Vegas

-Trauma

-Relationships

-Motherhood 

-Mental health and more

This is definitely an episode you don’t want to miss. Follow Katie on her Instagram.

Anna Lozano is a multi faceted entrepreneur for 14 years with success in product based business, network marketing and coaching space. She’s a mom to 2 girls and currently living in the Mayan Riviera Mexico. 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Anna about:

-Living her best life

-Moving her family to Mexico

-Her network marketing career

-Building and selling a product based business

Learn more about Anna on her website and follow her on Instagram.

Jenn Wint (she/her) is a writer, public relations specialist, and founder of WINT Communications. She is passionate about sharing stories that connect people, communities, and brands, uncovering diverse and unique perspectives. Jenn is the author of ‘Josie’s Busy Calendar,’ a self-care story for kids and a contributor to MomBabes: A Motherhood Anthology. She lives with her husband, son and daughter who support her quest to find her neighbourhood's best chocolate chip cookie. 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Jenn about:

-Balancing work and motherhood

-Her feelings around what she calls ‘a lack of maternal instinct’

-Her son’s heart condition and more.

Learn more aboutJenn @jenn_wint or visit wintcommunications.com

Kamila Nelson is the mom of two boys, ages 7 and 4, and a bonus mom of 3 older boys. Originally from Poland, she lived in Germany and Canada before settling in the United States. In 1999, she received a tennis scholarship to Montana State University where she met her now husband! 

After returning to Canada,she went to Grant MacEwan University where she studied Holistic Health Medicine. Several years after graduating, she opened her own Day Spa with the help of her family, but after 3 years in business, she closed it down. That same year, she reconnected with her husband through Facebook. They now live in the United States together and have their own woodworking business which they started in late 2018. As of August 2023, they’ve been doing it full time.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Kamila about:

-Her business wins and failures

-Her RV lifestyle

-Starting over and,

-Her journey through life, love, and motherhood.

Meaghan is an economist turned Numerologist who is the secret weapon for those who want to align energy with strategy to amplify their natural state of abundance.  Her unique approach to business and money integrates Numerology … to heighten intuition and success in life and business.

Meaghan is also the mama to 3 wild children, and she would rather be floating on her paddle board or sitting around a campfire while they run free. Home is Kelowna, BC, but her true home is anywhere there are trees and a lake.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Meaghan about:

• The power of numerology 
• Money 
• Our unique numeric codes 
• Using numerology to guide business 
• Numerology around names, birthdays and more! 

Follow Meaghan on Instagram.

In this episode we welcome sisters Dayle Sheehan and Jamie Francis, co-hosts of the podcast Proof It’s Possible. Both Dayle and Jamie aim to inspire others to live their happiest lives.

Dayle’s enlightens us with her story of becoming a full-time wheelchair-user at the age of sixteen. Her story has been heard by audiences all over Canada. Dayle’s message of happiness, resiliency, and hope encourages audiences to break through their own limiting beliefs and thrive. 

Jamie’s passion lies in ensuring that no woman is left behind. This was birthed from her own remarkable story of her husband’s struggle with addiction. Jamie looks to inspire and motivate the internal transformation that we all yearn for.

In this episode we get into it with Dayle and Jamie about their:

-Stories,

-Family life,

-Dreams,

-Inspiration and visions for the future. 

Follow Dayle and Jamie on Instagram, and don’t forget to tune into their podcast Proof It’s Possible. 

Anita Parker is a dynamic force in the realm of personal development, carving her niche as a Coach and Speaker with an unwavering commitment to empowering others and creating lasting impact. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, she seamlessly weaves her diverse skills and experiences into a tapestry of inspiration and guidance.

With a keen understanding of the transformative power of coaching, Anita dedicates herself to helping individuals unlock their full potential. Her coaching philosophy is rooted in fostering self-discovery and resilience, guiding her clients on a journey of personal and professional growth.

As a seasoned speaker, Anita takes center stage to share her insights on empowerment and the art of creating meaningful change. Her magnetic presence and authentic storytelling captivate audiences, leaving a lasting imprint. Anita's speaking engagements range from intimate workshops to large-scale conferences, reflecting her versatility and ability to connect with diverse audiences.

Anita’s entrepreneurial spirit is evident in her ventures that extend beyond coaching and speaking. She has successfully launched and managed projects that align with her values of empowerment and impact. Whether it's founding initiatives to support her community/ region or collaborating with like-minded entrepreneurs. Anita is driven by a vision of creating positive change on a broader scale.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Anita about:

-Life, love and business

-Her vision for growth and empowerment

-Marriage and parenting

-Her desire to create lasting impact, and so much more!

To  learn more about Anita follow  her on Instagram

Francesca Amante is Public Speaker, Author, and luxury real estate agent in Kelowna BC. Her passion for public  speaking led her to become the world runner up speaker at the JCI World Effective Speaker Competition in 2020. Francesca is also the founder of Amante Talks, a speaking series for dynamic speakers, authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs.

 Francesca’s upbringing instilled in her gratitude, kindness, and a passion for personal growth, which she carries into her work as a real estate agent, helping clients achieve their goals.

In the episode we get into it with Francesca about:

-the stories we tell ourselves

-how these stories shape us

-finding our authentic self

-stepping into our purpose

-her book, “After Loss Came You”, and so much more!

Follow Francesca on Instagram or visit her website to learn more about her amazing impact on the world

Somm Zero was launched in August 2023 by co-founders and local sommeliers Alex Viol, John Glenn & Bobby Faurot. They specialize in the top quality no & low alcohol wine and beverages.

In December, they launched SOBAR, Kelowna's first zero-proof bar. in December 2023 So far the response from the local and wider community has been phenomenal Feel free to head over to sommzero.com for more information about the co-founders, the service and product offering, and to subscribe to their newsletter for the latest on new product launches, live events and so much more.

In this episode we “get into it” with Alex and Bobby about

-low and zero proof wine options 

-winemaking 

-the AF market 

-their business and journey

-and we ask a few things about parenting too. 

Learn more about Somm Zero and Sobar on Instagram.

In This episode we welcome back Journey Henkart. Journey is an entrepreneur who loves bringing people together from all walks of life and creating space for personal transformation through her heart-based events.

She’s an international speaker, published author, Soma Breathwork Instructor, mom, wife and world traveler. 

Journey has shared stages with thought leaders such as Lisa Nichols, Robin Sharma, Jack Canfield and John Maxwell. 

Her book, originally published by Putnam, is endorsed by Deepak Chopra, Stephen Covey, Oprah Winfrey and John Gray. 

Journey has over 25 years of experience as a motivational trainer and has appeared on numerous radio and tv shows internationally, including the Oprah Show. 

Fun fact about Journey is she can say the alphabet backwards! 

In this episode Journey opens up to us about the 3 miscarriages she had last year. We ‘get into’

-pregnancy loss

-multiple miscarriages 

-grief and silence around miscarriages, and 

-the importance of sharing our miscarriage stories so that we don’t have to feel so alone. 

It’s truly a heartfelt episode full of tears and vulnerability that you won’t want to miss. 

Follow Journey on her Instagram

In this episode we welcome back love and relationship expert Jaime Morgan. Jaime is a Gottman trained relationship and personal growth expert and speaker. She specializes in guiding women who have gone through divorce or break-ups to attract more love, fulfillment, and abundance into their lives. She helps them to conquer their fears, gain authentic confidence, and let go of their pasts by giving them personalized action steps to move forward into the life they have always dreamed of. 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Jaime about

-attracting love

-divorce 

-finding your ideal match

-re-marriage

-her upcoming course and more. 

Learn more about Jaime on Instagram or learn more about her upcoming course a Beacon for Love (all about attracting your ideal match) here.

In this episode we welcome back three of our previous guests; Carien Wessels-Rennie, Katharina Kunz and Sanela Sehovac to help us raise a toast to 2023. Listen to us ‘get into it’ about:

-the biggest challenges we each faced this year

-How we each weathered relationships with significant others

-the best thing our parents ever taught us

-what we each prefer to not do with your children that our parents did with us?

It’s a lively episode with five of us in the studio, and definitely one you don’t want to miss!

Corinne is the proud owner and CEO of Kare Physiotherapy and has specialized in the field of pelvic floor physiotherapy for close to 30 years. She is a graduate of University of British Columbia’s School of Rehab Sciences. Corinne has worked as a physiotherapist in a myriad of health care settings in both the United States and in Canada. She has taken numerous postgraduate courses focusing on Women’s Health, Men’s Health, pelvic floor dysfunction and orthopaedic manual therapy. Corinne frequently lectures on many topics including pelvic pain, male and female incontinence, core strengthening and injuries related to pregnancy and male/female sexual dysfunction.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Corinne about:

-Orgasms

-Leaking bladders

-Kegles 

-Sex 

-Motherhood and so much more!

Follow Corinne on Instagram here. 

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Pamela Pearson is the Director of Operations for Sentes Automotive and has dedicated the past 15+ years to HR/team culture, event planning, IT management, facilities, and overall dealership operations. In 2007 Pamela graduated with a Bachelor of Arts & Education, taught for a year, and then realized realized that the education system was not for her. Next was a self-described failed attempt at car sales that lasted only 6 weeks, so she began to assist COO Adam Rich with operational tasks. She now oversees 3 dealerships and nearly 200 employees. Pamela takes pride in creating and supporting structure and processes and creating a great work environment for the dealership teams. In the past several years, Pamela has become more involved with our community as the chair of the BC Cancer Foundation’s Discovery Luncheon (chair & committee member 2012-2020), President of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce (President 2022/23 & director since 2019), and still heavily involved as immediate Past President. In the past year few years, she has been nominated as a Kelowna Chamber ‘Top 40 under 40’ and the City of Kelowna’s ‘Citizen of the Year’, she won the ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award from the Chamber of Commerce, and most recently won the prestigious Kelowna Women in Business award 2023 WOMAN of the Year. She is enjoying having the opportunity to give back to the community that has given her so much. Pamela looks forward to helping her company become a highly desired employer in 2024 and beyond, educating our young professionals on the value of the Chamber, continuing to be engaged in our local community, and inspiring those around her to get involved and be the best they can be.

In this episode ‘we get into it’ with Pamela about:

-balancing life, love, and family

-the ups and downs of being a bonus mom

-her amazing ability to seemingly take it all on head first. 

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Pam Rader is the founder of Shift Labs, Shift Power Yoga, and the Author of the best-selling memoir “Through the Cracks.” She is a coach and Leadership Development Facilitator who believes in a heart-led approach to transformation. 

In addition to bringing some “street-cred” to the table by navigating healing her life while loving her son through a harrowing decade-long heroin addiction, Pam is known for her unique and powerful strategies that blend her background in spiritual study with her extensive study in personal development and coaching. Her highest vision is to lead people to a deeper connection, more peace and the fulfillment that arises from living authentically. 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Pam about:

-motherhood

-authenticity

-her son’s struggle with addiction 

-mom guilt

-mindset and more. 

Follow Pam’s Journey on Instagram.

Breanne is a life coach who passionately advocates for boundaries as an act of self-love and an essential aspect of personal growth and healthy relationships. Through workshops, coaching sessions and written content, she empowers others to reclaim their autonomy and prioritize their needs. At the heart of her approach lies the belief that setting boundaries is not about building walls, but rather creating spaces where authentic connections and mutual respect can flourish.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Breanne about:

• People pleasing 
• Boundaries 
• Narcissism
• Narcissistic traits 

It got a little spicy! Follow Breanne on IG

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Vibrant, creative, thoughtful, and infectiously fun, LEGO master Stacey Roy is driven to make every moment, opportunity, and interaction the best it can possibly be for audiences and clients alike. 

Her career took off when she sold her YouTube show, The Nerdy BArtender, to an LA-based digital network started by one of the largest craft brewers in the world. Following that she was hired by Amazon to produce and host a live cooking show (500 episodes to-date) —and her strong sales, and viewer engagement have anded her the coveted Amazon “A-Lister '' award. 

In late 2022, Stacey was the Season 3 Winner of the Worldwide, primetime smash hit, LEGO Masters, on FOX. 

In this episode we get into it with Stacey about:

-Her career

-what is was like on LEGO masters

-Lego and creativity 

-balancing life with business travel and more!

Watch The Stacey Roy on YouTube or follow her journey on Instagram.

Aaron Volpatti is a former NHL player and a pioneer in visualization and performance mindset. He holds a B.Sc degree in Human Biology from Brown University. His hockey career, post-secondary studies, and personal experiences led Aaron to develop his unique practice. He is dedicated to teaching others how to find their true grit through visualization.  

Today, Aaron is focused on inspiring people around the world through his coaching and speaking engagements. His journeys and successes wouldn’t have been possible without the extremely powerful visualization practice he developed. He wrote his own story, and visualized it every single day. 

In this episode we “get into it’ with Aaron about:

-Overcoming life’s challenges 

-The power of visualization 

-Fatherhood 

-His new book Fighter, and 

-The horrific burn accident that changed his life

Learn more about Aaron and his coaching on his website or follow his journey on Instagram. You can purchase Aaron’s book here.

Jen Zurbrigg is a wife and momma of 2 girls with a background in hospitality. Last fall she and her daughters launched The Let it Shine Project. Supporting families with tools to strengthen their connection and ignite their inner light. They designed and created colourful affirmation card decks that not only spark conversation but also empower kids to see the world and themselves through a lens of love. 

Jen is also passionate about helping families with simple nutrition solutions and growing their own food as tools to thrive. She can often be found in her kitchen with her kids and other families meal prepping and connecting, keeping healthy uncomplicated. 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Jen about:

-healthy eating

-prioritizing family time 

-sneaking treats 

-meal planning and more! 

Learn more about Jen at www.theletitshineproject.com and on Instagram at @theletitshineproject.com @happyhealthymommajz

Bonita Kay Hodgson’s greatest desire is to help people to learn to hear and trust their own intuition, fall back in love with all aspects of themselves, and transform limiting beliefs and fears into motivation and creativity.

Bonita helps individuals, entrepreneurs, and organizations unlock their inner strengths. She is a psychic life and business coach assisting clients to understand the subconscious patterns impacting their personal and professional decisions as well as offering them strategies for success in the workplace, and happiness and connection in their personal relationships. 

With a varied professional career, she is in a unique position to help entrepreneurs. She has been a journalist, freelance writer, editor of a national business magazine, software developer, university administrator and crisis counselor, before she devoted herself full-time to being a coach. 

Bonita's interactive workshops and speaking engagements have benefited employees at Interior Health, consultants with Mary Kay Cosmetics, and staff at Nurse Next Door, among others. She is the author of a digital oracle deck, "Shadow to Light", available on the Deckible app. Her online course, "Soul Decison Leadership" is available at https://www.souldecisionleadership.com.  

In this episode we ‘get into’

• Finding love
• The law of attraction
• Relationships
• Raising vibrations, and 
• We end it off with a live reading.

You can catch Bonita's podcasts on YouTube, and  learn more her services spiritkelowna.com.