I chat through some moments from this year that I can reflect on and be proud of. Also answering some of your questions 3  ------------------------------------ Lemon Water listeners get 15% off the 3 month bundle of Cycle Balance on elixhealing.com using code LEMONWATER15

Based in New York, Lulu Ge is the Founder and CEO of Elix Healing, the first menstrual wellness brand to deliver personalized herbal treatments for hormonal health by combining Chinese medicine with clinical research on an algorithmic platform. On today's episode Lulu and Michelle discuss what lead Lulu to create the brand, what makes Cycle Balance so special and unique, the importance of women's health not being a one-size fit all approach, and ways she is currently staying balanced during...

Today we sit down with Dianna Cohen, who is the founder and brilliant mind behind Crown Affair a haircare brand that takes on the "less is more" approach. In this episode we discuss what Dianna has been leaning into this summer as well as a deep dive into her career trajectory. Michelle and Dianna spend time chatting about her time as a marketing consultant and, the importance of cultivating lasting relationships with those you're working with. They then spend time focusing on Dianna's love...

It's time to eat your damn veggies, and enjoy them too. Today we are joined by Matthew Ravenscroft, the executive chef and culinary director of Toronto based restaurant GIA. On today's episode Michelle and Matthew discuss how he and why he adopted a plant based diet, why he aims to make all his food approachable, easy ways to incorporate a plant based diet into your life, the importance of community when it comes to food justice, and how hes currently adjusting and navigating being a new...

On today's episode Michelle is joined by Philadelphia based Asia Grant who is  the co-founders and creative directors of REDOUX. The conversation surrounds Asia's journey from the very corporate finance world to where she is today, the two discuss her creative process, the importance of goal setting and how she implements it, challenges that come with running your own business and how she goes about dealing with everyday anxiety.  -  For a limited time only Lemon Water listeners, get 15%...

On today's episode Michelle sits down with friend Nohémie Mawaka who is quite literally a serial entrepreneur. Nohémie founded Stats Congo back in 2017 with an aim to help Congolese hospitals go digital and to collect data to monitor medical indicators linked to that high mortality rate. She later founded Aluuka a platform that helps western immigrants pay for loved ones medical prescription abroad hassle free , and Lubembo Honey an organically made small-batch forest honey company that was...

Hi, so this is my first ever solo episode as requested by many of you. I chat about my career and wellness journey and answer some of your questions and lots of rambling in between. - From now until August 31st, new customers can save $15 dollars off their first four grocery orders of $75 or more with code LEMONWATER60 by visiting walmart.ca/grocerypromo *Available to Canadian listeners only

On today's episode Michelle sits down with Julie Krize, an Osteopath based in Toronto. This conversation covers more about what Osteopathy is, Julies journey in becoming an Osteopath, Michelle also shares her experience over the past few months, and they talk about the power of breath and free diving.  -  For a limited time only Lemon Water listeners, get 15% off your first order at acidleague.com with code LEMON15

On today's episode Michelle catches up with close friend Sydney Gore, an Editor, Writer and Journalist based in NYC. In this episode Sydney shares her story of how she got into writing, all the ups and downs that she experienced throughout her career. Sydney deep dives into her experience with burnout, freelancing during the pandemic, her new role at Architectural Digest, and learning how to listen to your body.  -  You can keep up with Sydneys work over at @cozy.spice and...

Gut-Friendly Gastronomy. Michelle catches up with Rae Drake and Cole Pearsall who are the co-founders of Acid League, a Toronto based brand that makes flavor-tripping vinegars, drinks, sauces, and condiments to energize your cooking. On today's episode the two co-founders deep dive into the history of how the brand was created and founded, the story behind the creative direction and it's importance of their brand storytelling, how their unique vinegar formulations come to life and they chat...

Michelle catches up with Tessa Forrest the creator of Subliming and a designer based in New York. On today’s episode Tessa discusses and shares how she got her start in the design world, her reason for creating her inspiring online design account Subliming, dealing with the constant pressure to always be creating and putting out new work, and how she has been dealing with both her mental and physical health. - You can find Tessa over at @subliming.jpg and @tessaforrest

Michelle sits down with Michelle Kuhnreich, who is the creator of the A.S.S Class and also known as @bootybymich on social. In this episode Michelle shares how she has been adjusting to the move from Vancouver to Toronto, a deep dive into how she began her career in fitness + movement and the importance of showing up for yourself every single day as a form of self love.

Today's episode is very special as Michelle is sitting down with Luanne Ronquillo who is the founder of Toronto's favorite ice cream brand Ruru Baked and her partner Sandro Petrillo who is the founder of the beautiful brand SSSOAPS. They discuss how they both got started doing what they're currently working on. Luanne shares how managing a team during the pandemic has been, along with how the teams creative process works. Sandro goes in depth with sharing his process on slowing down and...

Michelle sits down with Liz Tran, the founder and coach of Reset a coaching company built for the ever-changing world of work. Combining her experience in tech and her passion for personal growth, Liz created Reset — a coaching company for modern CEOs who understand that exceptional leadership starts from within. On today's episode Liz dives deep and shares how she got into the coaching world, the importance of setting personal boundaries, some tips the help navigate during a time where...

On our final episode in our Earth Month series special powered by Seedlip, we are sitting down with the founder and creator of Rainbo, a sustainably cultivated medicinal mushroom brand based out of Toronto, Canada. Tonya Papanikolov shares her story of why she fell in love with the fungi world. In today's episode we deep dive into the incredible world of medicinal mushrooms and importance fungi has to our planet, ecosystem, and bodies. Additionally, Tonya goes through Rainbo's current...

For our second episode in our Earth Month series special Michelle is joined by Tara Thomas. Tara is a New York based Chef, Consultant, Urban Farmer and one of the co-founders of Breaking Bread NYC. On today's episode Tara shares with us her story of how she got start in Portland working in the food industry which later lead her to where she is currently based in New York. Tara shares what shes been up to this past year and why community farms and gardens are now more important than ever.  To...

Starting off our Earth Month series special Earthlings with our close friend Ashley Lennon who is the co-founder of California based lifestyle brand Museum of Peace and Quiet. On today's episode Ashley shares more about the importance nature had on her healing journey in addition to how she is able to draw inspiration by exploring the outdoors. Ashley also shares with Michelle some of her daily rituals and routines that have helped her feel centered over the past year. This is our first...

Black Girl Magik is a global movement creating safe spaces for Black women and girls (both gen-z and millenials) to voice, listen and encourage each other with unconditional vulnerability and honest acceptance. Michelle sits down with Shydeia and Birttany of Black Girl Magik, on today's episode they discuss the importance of the community they are building, how they both came together, what they are currently working on and we get into their wellness journeys. 

On this episode Michelle sits down with Toronto based, Executive Director of Plant Based Foods Canada Leslie Ewing. They discuss what the organizations involvement in the Canadian food industry is along with their main goal. This episode also covers a little bit about the rise in popularity of the flexitarian and plant based diet and what that means for the future of the food industry.

Kimberly Waldropt is the founder and creator of Tera-Tory, a hypoallergenic natural skin care brand based our of Long Island. On today’s episode Michelle and Kimberly discuss her journey with eczema, why she decided to start a skin care line, the food and skin connection, and they get into some of Kimberly’s favourite routines at the moment.

Cocokind is a certified organic and socially conscious skincare line based out in San Francisco. On today's episode Michelle catches up with Priscilla Tsai who is the companies founder and CEO. The two discuss how Priscilla got her start in the clean beauty and skincare industry, and get into how shes been navigating running the business this past year.

Michelle catches up with Donté Colley a Toronto based digital creator and dancer. On this episode Donté and Michelle catch up on how Donté has been staying creative during a time when we are all at home, his journey with dance and how he's been using that get his community moving, Donté also opens up about a his recent health scare that now has him paying more attention to his gut health.

Starting the season off with Evelynn Escobar-Thomas, a multi-passionate creative, model, and activist based in LA who is also the founder of Hikerclerb,  an intersectional womxn’s hike club. On this episode Michelle and Evelynn discuss Evelynns wellness journey, her activism starting at a young age, and the importance of representation.

Michelle catches up with Toronto based dermatologist Dr. Julia Carroll. On this episode they deep dive into the importance of protecting your skin from the sun and we learn more about our skins microbiome. Dr. Carroll also shares some of her favourite tips for summer skin.