There are conversations that leave you a little lighter, a little brighter, and a lot more inspired. My conversation with Megan was all of these things. For those of you not familiar (I am sure most of you are!), Megan is founder of Simplified, a home organization company based out of Calgary, Alberta. She has worked with the likes of Jillian Harris, Sarah Landry (aka The Birds Papaya), Jann Arden, and the list goes on. However, the lessons that she highlights is that at our core, we are all...

Where do I even begin? These two women are changing how we dress ourselves. How? By showing up, as we are and being enough. Through their clothing store, they have created a sense of community where we can all belong in our bodies and with each other. If you need a hype squad, and we all do, these two women are the best of the best. If you are not already, please follow them on social (@belonglifestyle) through their store Belong Lifestyle. You won't regret it. 

This is another episode from the vault, however the message continues to be extremely relevant and aligns with all that is going on for Christine and Awasis Boutique. Christine is the epitome of what it means to bring your authentic self to what you do and lean into your strengths within business. Representation matters. When you support Awasis Boutique not only are you adding style, comfort + practicality to your wardrobes, but you are also helping to celebrate the Indigenous culture and...

Welcome back and Happy World Down Syndrome Day. On today's episode I share the conversation I had with Brittany Caffet. For those of you who do not know Brittany, you are in for a treat. I have encountered very few people who lead with their heart the way Brittany does and lucky for us, she shared her time and wisdom of motherhood. Brittany, among many things, is the momma to three children (at the time of the interview it was two!) and for this episode we highlight the lessons that Brittany...

Welcome back, let’s get ready for Season 2 officially launching on March 21st.

In this episode of Hightlighting Real I sit down with Kiteen Mainil. Most of you will recognize her from Instagram as Kiteen's Closet. Friends, I loved this conversation. It was easy, natural and just so genuine. So often we are quick to make assumptions about people we do not know and this was an opportunity to get to know the person behind the influencer. Spoiler Alert: Kiteen is as authentic as they come. We talk everything from our small town upbringing and farm life,  to the role of...

In this episode I sit down with the one and only, Katie Jameson. Katie is so many things, she is a momma, a wife, a creator and an advocate. In our conversation Katie shares her heart through the grief from death of her son Lochlan and the wisdom through the magic of her daughter, Kenzie. This conversation started off in grief and ended in advocacy. I left learning so many ways that I can be better, do better and how to create a world better for our children. Katie, thank you for sharing your...

In this episode I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with my long time friend, college roommate, Registered Dietitian, Creator of Tiny Bites Nutrition AND Co-Founder of Dietitians 4 Teachers. Yes, she is all that and then some. In our conversation, we talk food and biases and how this impacts how we feed our families. Terri provides her expertise around picky eaters, debunks this notion that “fast can’t be nutritious” and genuinely teaches all of us how to relax around meals. Let’s...

On this episode of Highlighting Real, I had the privilege and pleasure to sit down with Ann Dowsett Johnson. Ann is an award-winning Journalist and bestselling author, turned psychotherapist. For more than 25 years she worked at Maclean’s magazine (where she is best known for being the chief architect of the Maclean’s university ranking). She also worked as the Vice Principal of McGill University. Ann is the author of the book Drink: The Intimate Relationship Between Women and Alcohol. This...

In this episode I sit down with Lesley Kelly, well known as High Heels and Canola Fields. In this conversation, Lesley and I unpack the world of agriculture and how Lesley has worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between those involved and not involved in agriculture. Lesley is an avid blogger, motivational speaker and podcast host, and she helped co-found the Do More Agriculture foundation, a not-for-profit organization that is championing mental health in agriculture across Canada. She has...

In this episode I sit down Canada’s National Women’s Basketball Coach, Lisa Thomaidis. In our conversation we talk about lessons that extend beyond the basketball court, the impact that playing sport has had on our lives and the values that are instilled in us as a result. Lisa provides insight into her highly successful University program that she has been at helm of for 21 years. Lisa talked about what it has been like leading her teams in a pandemic and redefined my own perspective of how...

On this episode of Highlighting Real I sit down with Annie Brees, CRO and Co-Founder of Balance 365. Annie is an absolute force and voice that you want in your corner. Annie shared her reflections and wisdom of tackling diet culture, once and for all. She also shared the call for us to learn how to come home to ourselves. I have been a long time fan and member of the Balance 365 Community, learning lessons of loving my body through various seasons, ditching fad diets (who hasn't tried them...

In this episode of Highlighting Real I sit down with a friend and fellow alumni, Kelcey Wright Johnson. Aside from being the Digital Contributor and Host with Grind City Media and the Memphis Grizzlies AND the first female NBA correspondent to work in the USA, Kelcey is one of the hardest working, dream chasing, goal getting women I know. I’m so excited to share her story that includes the reality for women in her field. It was so fun to catch up and I’m glad you are able to join us. You can...

On this episode of Highlighting Real I sit down with Jennifer Campbell, CEO and Co-Founder of Balance 365. Most of you will also recognize her as Mama Lion Strong. I have been a long time fan and member of the Balance 365 Community, learning lessons of loving my body through various seasons, ditching fad diets (who hasn't tried them all!?) and pursuing healthy habits for life. My conversation with Jennifer felt like a coaching guiding me into a new mindset while sharing her wisdom on...

Welcome to 2021! This Episode I talk about my own reflections of 2020 and my intentions for 2021. I hope you all made the best of the end of 2020 and are safe and healthy as we begin 2021.

On this episode of Highlighting Real we unpack lessons in living and grief from Speaker, Author and Philanthropist, Jessica Janzen. After reading her book Bring the Joy, I wanted to learn more about Jess and how she learned to follow the nudges in her heart to find true and lasting joy. In this conversation, we hear about Jessica's son, Lewiston. in 2016 Lewiston was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Type 1 at 2 months of age and was given less than a year to live. From this...

F bomb alert! On today's podcast, I sit down (virtually) with the one and only Dr. Jody Carrington. This change- making, trauma- informing, connection creating powerhouse needs no introduction but I want to share that you are all in for a treat in what is the first of a Rapid Fire Series for Highlighting Real. We talk about the December holidays, struggling as a way to stretch, the impact and importance of perception, and of course, trauma. This is a hard time of year for many and who better...

Grab a tissue and join me for this very special interview with Cindy Placsko-Hoffman.  Before I dive into the content of this episode I want you, the listeners, to know this interview is raw, vulnerable and takes us to the depths of a mother's journey through grief. Cindy allows us in to her very personal and courageous journey that ranges from the diagnosis, the dying and the death of her daughter, Rayna. Nine years later, Cindy is sharing her story of surviving grief, the lessons from Rayna...

On the first episode of Highlighting Real we unpack lessons in leadership from the current President of Memorial University, Dr. Vianne Timmons. In our conversation we talk about the struggles and barriers for women in leadership, the importance of supporting each other and why Dr. Timmons is so passionate about supporting ALL women.  Dr. Timmons is an absolute fierce and is doing her part to break down barriers for the generations that come behind her. Our ability to rise comes down to the...