Voted Least Likely

Building a business often comes with long hours, uncertainty, and the pressure to always be "on." But what happens when success comes at the expense of your wellbeing? In this episode of the Voted Least Likely podcast, I'm joined by wellness infrastructure strategist and entrepreneur Megan Swan for a conversation about what it really takes to build a sustainable business and life. We talk about wh...

Lately, it feels like life and business have been throwing curveballs at the same time. In this solo episode of the Voted Least Likely podcast, I'm opening up about a season that has felt especially challenging. When disappointments start piling up, it's easy to look around and feel like everyone else is moving forward while you're standing still. I've definitely found myself in that mindset recen...

Have you ever caught yourself explaining a decision long after you've already made it? In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I'm talking about something I've been working on lately: the habit of over-explaining myself. Recently, I said no to an invitation. My first instinct was to write a long explanation outlining all the reasons why I couldn't make it. I wanted to make sure they understood. I w...

Lately, I've found myself caught in the comparison trap. In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at a season where I've been struggling with comparing my journey to the journeys of others. Whether it's business, life, opportunities, or success, comparison has a way of making us feel like we're falling behind, even when we're making progress. The truth is, I can...

In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I'm diving in to one of the biggest lessons I've learned as an entrepreneur: clarity comes from action, not overthinking. For a long time, I stayed stuck in planning mode — talking about ideas, mapping things out, waiting until I felt prepared or more confident before making a move. But looking back, the moments that changed everything came from starting BEFO...

What if the thing you want most takes 5… 10… even more years to achieve? In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I’m talking about something I’ve been sitting with lately, how long things actually take when you’re building something from the ground up. We live in a world that celebrates quick wins and overnight success, but the reality of entrepreneurship often looks very different. The goals I’m w...

*I hesitated publishing this episode. I recorded it back in February and I kept pushing the release date. I decided that because of my hesitation, I knew it was the right thing to do. In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get easier, no matter how much you grow: rejection. This year, I’ve been pushing myself in a bigger way — reaching out, putting my work...

In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I am sharing something I did that was uncomfortable — I asked AI to point out my blind spots in my business and my life. And what came back? It hit on things I already knew… but maybe wasn’t fully ready to admit. It also surprised me with an unexpected point of view. "We" talked about: - The pattern of jumping from one opportunity to the next - The difference...

When you’re building a business, it can feel like you have to say YES to every opportunity and every customer. Especially in the beginning, when every sale feels important. But what happens when someone repeatedly pushes your boundaries? When a customer takes advantage of your generosity, your time, or your policies? In this episode, I'm talking about one of the harder lessons I learned about runn...

In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I’m joined by celebrity stylist Sarah D’Arcy for a conversation about building something of your own — even when you don’t feel fully ready. Sarah shares how she grew her styling business while still working a corporate job, navigating uncertainty, and the quiet belief that something bigger was possible. What struck me most in this conversation is how much of...

In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what happened during one of the most intense months I’ve had in business. For 31 days, I ran a full-time pop-up space while managing my jewelry brand behind the scenes — production, emails, marketing, customer service — and continuing to host this podcast. Here's the calculation: 341 hours worked in 31 days. This episode isn’t about glorifying...

Not all growth advice is comfortable. Some of the beliefs that have helped me the most are the ones people push back on the hardest. In this solo episode of Voted Least Likely, I share three deeply held — and often controversial — beliefs that have shaped how I run my business, show up in difficult moments, and keep moving forward when things don’t go as planned. These aren’t polished motivational...

What does it really take to build a small business, especially when your brain doesn’t fit the traditional mold? In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I am sitting down with entrepreneur, marketer, and podcast host, Lauren Tilden for an honest conversation about the behind-the-scenes challenges of running a business, navigating late ADHD diagnosis, and learning how to work with your brain instead...

What if the parts of your story that feel out of place are actually the reason you’re meant to do the work you’re doing? In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I share the parts of my life that don’t match the assumptions people make about me as a jewellery designer — and how learning to stop hiding them changed everything. For years, I believed I had to smooth out my story to be taken seriously....

One more episode about 2025 and then I'll move on... There's a lot of talk about success online, but we don’t spend nearly enough time talking about what didn’t work. In this episode, I’m doing an honest reflection on my failures from 2025. The missed goals. The wrong decisions. The moments that felt heavy, heartbreaking, and disappointing. This isn’t a highlight reel or a “failure turned success”...

The start of a new year can feel full of pressure — new goals, new habits, new versions of ourselves we’re supposed to magically become overnight. In this episode, I’m inviting you behind the scenes of my annual planning session — not the polished version, but the honest one. I walk through the goals I set last year, what actually worked, what didn’t, and the expectations I had to let go of along...

Happy Holidays! Like many of you, this year was a rollercoaster. I experienced some of my best and worst days in the last 12 months. I will be taking the next two weeks to process everything we went through by focusing on the glimmers of joy, and finding the lessons in the chaos. As always, I want to thank YOU for tuning in to the Voted Least Likely podcast this year, leaving 5 star reviews, or re...

“There are real costs to not being yourself.” In this solo episode of Voted Least Likely, I’m talking about the quiet ways we learn to water ourselves down to fit in, and what starts to shift when we finally decide to stop. As I’ve moved into my late 30s, I’ve felt a deeper pull toward authenticity-- not the polished kind, but the messy, honest, uncomfortable kind that actually feels like freedom....

In this episode, I'm sitting down with Jenna Herbut — founder of the Make It Show, author of Make It Happen, and creator of The Conscious Lab. Jenna has spent years supporting makers and creative entrepreneurs, and her work has inspired thousands of people to pursue their ideas with courage, curiosity, and heart. This conversation goes far beyond business. Jenna opens up about why entrepreneurship...

In this episode of Voted Least Likely, we dive into a question that has kept me up at night: Do you need to be an optimist to succeed in business? This topic was sparked by a moment at a recent entrepreneur event — everyone in the room seemed effortlessly confident, “delusionally” optimistic, and absolutely certain their success was inevitable. Meanwhile, I was quietly wondering why I felt so out...

In this special episode, I'm sitting down with Iyeba Maclayton, the recipient of the 2025 Inspiration Award from Dress for Success Vancouver . Iyeba’s story is one of courage, transformation, and a deep belief in what is possible when you refuse to give up. She shares her journey from Nigeria to Canada and the challenges she faced while learning a new work culture and rebuilding her confidence. Iy...

Sometimes life forces you to slow down—whether you planned to or not. In this episode, I'm sharing what’s been happening behind the scenes: my partner Kyle’s surgery, the unexpected challenges that came with it, and what it really looks like to take a forced step away from work and surrender to life’s timing. This is a candid chat about letting go of control, accepting help, and the clarity that c...

In this episode of Voted Least Likely, I’m opening up about a season of change I didn’t see coming. It started with an unsettled feeling, like something in my life was out of alignment. I questioned everything: my business, my relationship, my style, even the city I live in. Was it hormones? Burnout? Or just… growth? Instead of running from the discomfort, I tried to lean into it. In this episode,...

In this week's episode, I sit down with Cecilia Morgan, the founder of Girl Squad , to talk about what it really takes to create a welcoming community for female professionals. From hosting markets and events to building authentic relationships, Ceci shares how vulnerability and openness can transform casual connections into deep, lasting support systems. Key Takeaways: The fears (and growth) that...

There’s a joke in the podcasting world: everyone has a podcast. And honestly, it feels true the moment you start one. I launched this show back in 2022 with zero experience, determined to do it solo and convinced interviews were out of my league. Fast forward, and while I’ve *somewhat* improved my interview skills, there are still plenty of ways I’m failing at podcasting. In this episode, I’m shar...