Julie McCarthy: Jewels Says

Jewels says she appreciates a well written sitcom, not everyone wants to be partnered up, giving birth does not ruin your figure, and wouldn't we all appreciate a lot less criticism? email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Katherine Ryan: Parental Guidance Hot in Cleveland Love on the Spectrum Nyad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says perspective is powerfully influenced by our lived experiences, and shares how this hit home on her recent night out for dinner and dancing with a gal pal.  Email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: KISS (no tour dates listed) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels' guest Courtney shares her expert perspective on the business of owning an investment property, how to legally manage challenges and discusses why ‘cash for keys’, which has been a hot recent new item, is not necessarily unfair to the landlord. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Courtney's Instagram: @courthallrealtor Episode References: Platinum Properties CBC - Cash for Ke...

Jewels says owning a rental property may not be the best business for her, leadership isn’t a gender-based skill even though she appreciates a good dance leader and not all lawyers are rich. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says we all feel self doubt, it's unkind to judge different parenting styles and unconscionable to undermine parents. Most of us are just trying to do our best. Plus some tips on potty training a toddler. It’s a shame Jewels didn’t have Katherine to advise her when Katherine was a baby.  Also: If you're planning a trip to beautiful British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, Jewels' middle dau...

Jewels says New Year's Eve is one of the worst nights to go out, but out she and Grandfather Abe the Babe went anyway. Now they're dealing with preparing for a new tenant. The fun never ends... and one thing you can always count on is change. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says babies are exhausting little darlings and add to the challenge of managing household responsibilities equitably. As with everything, respectful communication is key since there's no one size fits all solution. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Jewels Sings: I'll be Drunk for Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says "you name me a family with no dysfunction, and I'll name you a family you don't know very well" and dysfunction has a nasty way of escalating over the holidays. Also... contrary to what you may have seen on Cottage Life, she and Abe did NOT buy a luxury cottage. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: What's for Sale Grand Bend Hosted on Acast. See acast....

Jewels says she USED to be sexist and ponders the value of listening and self reflection and whether she's gone entirely the other way. Email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Jewels Sings: I'll be Drunk for Christmas The Comedy Bar on Bloor The Facts about Gender Based Violence (Canada) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels chats with Sany Guest about her rocky start in life, her adoption, celiac disease, growing up feeling different and at times even fetishized, in spite of having a safe and loving home; plus so many things, such as algorithmic bubbles, allowing people, including yourself, the grace to feel, listen and learn; housing insecurity, why representation matters, her wonderful mom and the positive m...

Jewels chats with her friend Carolyn about her lifelong dream of moving to Ireland and how it all went awry. Email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: Julie: @jewelssays Carolyn @jeeperzcrow Carolyn was a guest on Jewels Says - Fun Friends: Carolyn Kelly - in 2021. Check it out if you haven't heard that one. Also, check out Jewels' offensive Christmas album, I'll Be Drunk for Christmas Hosted on Acas...

Jewels says even if it feels as though your world is one big no after the other, a yes is only possible if you don’t give up. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References Patti LuPone - Don't Monkey with Broadway Kelowna Actors Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says setting realistic expectations is important, guilt and self loathing may not be preferable to grief, and she asks… is it reasonable to expect a credit on a deposit for canceled services if the service provider is able to book your canceled date? email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References Women Wage Peace Hidden Brain: Healing 2.0: Life After Loss Hosted on Ac...

Jewels says 'tis better to communicate than to ghost. Sometimes when you think something didn't work out, it's actually a blessing. Instagram: @jewelssays email: jewelssays@gmail.com Album links for Jewels Sings: I'll Be Drunk for Christmas Spotify Apple Music YouTube Music Thank you to these generous, talented people who helped me make this happen: Hannah Woolmer Liam Parradine Andrew Johnston Jo...

Jewels says it's sometimes surprising when you sound like someone you never expected to and how much you can miss things you maybe took for granted at the time. Instagram: @jewelssays email: jewelssays@gmail.com Episode References Katherine Ryan: Telling Everybody Everything Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says all sex work isn't dangerous and talks to her friend Becky about her current work life from the comfort and safety of her own home. Instagram: @jewelssays Email: jewelssays@gmail.com Becky: Instagram: @i.am.error.or_ Linktree: @deeplily Episode References: Sara Pascoe - Book and Podcast: Sex, Power, Money Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says even though life isn’t perfect, she’s grateful for our relative safety, among other things, and everyone has some good in them, even if circumstances make the good hard to find. Instagram: @jewelssays email: jewelssays@gmail.com Episode References Allen v. Farrow Brownsville In, Violence Out Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says when it comes to auditions, no news is bad news, but she prefers silence over being told “we don’t want you” again and again. She shares stories about how she handled her teen daughters’ parties way back in the olden days and thinks maybe she should have worried less and just rolled with it. Instagram: @jewelssays Email: jewelssays@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Jewels says she has a love/hate relationship with dancing, booze, parties and there's comfort in realizing that people don't notice everything you might feel self conscious about. Instagram: @jewelssays email: jewelssays@gmail.com References in this Episode Phoenix Rising City Dance Corps Toronto Bluewater Dance Academy Sarnia RuPaul's Drag Race UK in Canada!!! Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Hea...

Jewels says managers need to do a better job of managing, never underestimate the comfort of confidence and it’s not her fault she doesn’t recognize famous people. Plus a word from Andrew Johnston. Instagram: @jewelssays Email: jewelssays@gmail.com Episode References: Podcast: Walking the Dog with Emily Dean Book: Everybody Died, So I Got a Dog The story behind the Globe and Mail’s unfounded serie...

Jewels says she and Abe haven't just had troubles with tenants, they've had problems with property managers. Or are they the problem?   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says she may not be cut out for fine dining but will make an exception to celebrate her favourite daughter’s birthday, even though she can’t tell the difference between an heirloom and regular tomato and doesn’t trust heirloom, natural or organic labels anyway. She’s so basic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says it’s hard not to let your imagination spin your worrying out of control and if you ever have a chance to go to the Canadian National Exhibition, you must at least once.  Especially if you're young.  email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays CNE   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says she’s envious of people who are comfortable with visibly aging because it’s a losing battle. Plus she chats with Grandfather Abe about his magical fitness cheat code. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Clinique de Mode Team Atomica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jewels says she admires people with the courage to embrace their uniqueness and dance with uninhibited joy. Who wants to be ordinary, anyway? email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Referenced in this Episode: Werq the World Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.