I first heard of Dana Francis when she commented on my Instagram. Yes, we’re millennials, that kind of thing happens, okay! Checking out her profile, I could see that she had recently launched her own podcast, CareerPod, where she interviews people in very non-traditional careers. She’s talked to air traffic controllers, radio DJ’s, podcasters and even someone […]
I was recently reading a book where the author talked about the concept of children picking their parents. She spoke as though these yet to be born little souls are out there in the universe, looking down at the parents that are pregnant out there, and making a decision as to who they will pop […]
Hey baby girl (or so we think…), We’ve had a dramatic time with you of late. More pelvic pain, more shooting nerves down my legs, and even a little visit to the hospital with some high blood pressure. Basically… I think you want to meet us. At least that’s what I’m telling myself when I’m in […]
Today on the podcast we’re joined by my cousin-in-law, Emma Cranstoun. From afar (given that I live in Canada and Emma lives in the UK), I’ve always been impressed by Emma’s career trajectory. Starting in marketing and sales with Guinness, she quickly rose the ranks and moved with Guinness to Diageo, managing brands like Stella […]
Love him or hate him, I do think Tony Robbins has a ton of wisdom to offer, and this one line in particular stuck out to me the other day. The concept isn’t unique – we’re not our families or our stories or our backgrounds. We’re not our past. But here’s the thing, most people, […]
A few years ago now, pre baby life, my mom and I went on a little road trip. I remember her saying that she thought of me as a brave person. I argued that I have courage, I’m not brave. There is a difference. brave verb endure or race (unpleasant conditions or behaviour) without showing […]
I first met Kaeleigh MacDonald in our Birth and Babies class. Our bumps were enormous, our anticipation of our soon to arrive babies was high, and we were learning the ins and outs of what to expect as new parents. During one of the breaks, I learned that Kaeleigh was a fellow blogger with her […]
“You might have cancer.” Those are words that none of us want to hear, especially not if you have three kids at home. When Meredith Masony heard those words, she initially went into productivity mode – cooking freezer meals for her family, considering creating an online dating profile for her partner – but thankfully the […]
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jocelyne Daw for over six or seven years now. I consider her a mentor and had the opportunity to work with her in my former role in community investment. As a consultant that focuses on how to build community investment portfolios, partnership and branding, Jocelyne has a wealth of […]
On an average day, if you ask me how I am doing, I’ll usually respond with “Good. Busy!” Busy has become my go-to state, the norm for so many women around the world. Be it kids, your career, your attempt at a hobby or side-hustle, keeping fit, eating healthy, or tackling your to-do list, it genuinely […]