That Pretty Good Podcast

THE Maegan Aleece joins us to discuss her practices in Rapid Transformational Therapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy. Cool, right?? Maegan is a powerful manifestor, and is passionate about guiding and supporting others to experience their unique expression of their dream life.  She uses clinical hypnotherapy, heart, and energy work to be the gateway of experiencing your dream life. Find Maegan at @maeg...

Ok guys, today we have the honour of sitting down with Fashion Stylist, Event Designer, and Floral Designer, Ashley Nicole. Born and raised in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Ashley has always been inspired and transfixed with the beauty of her environment and resilience of nature in Kelowna.  Art was her passion from a young age where she took a new level and medium during every school year and su...

Today, we have the honour of speaking to Maeghan Cotterill, mom, entrepreneur, and elite martial artist.  Maeghan is an 11-time gold medal world champion, and owns and operates 5 Elements Martial Arts: Canada’s largest martial arts school.  We have the privilege of hearing all about Meaghan's incredible entrepreneurship journey, and she gets vulnerable in sharing her "why". Find Mae...

Today we are joined by Nicolette Louisy-Jones and Priya Pradhan, the most badass couple around, and proud owners of Sinful by Society tattoo studio located in Calgary, AB.  They specialize in fine line tattooing, using specific needle configurations to achieve a delicate appearance.  We all discuss our mental health journeys, and Priya and Nicolette share their entrepreneurial journey as gay women...

Intended to start a conversation naturally with the simple phrase, “nice hat”, Singles Apparel is a Calgary brand that supports and encourages real-time, real-life exchanges for those who are single and looking. Campbell Cameron is the cofounder of Nice Hat Singles Apparel and has started a number of other companies as well. We touch on these startups, hear the inception story of Nice Hat, and tal...

*Trigger warning: Sexual Assault* Hello and thanks for being here!  Today we are chatting with Erin Brassard, founder of S.T.A.N.D. Against Sexual Assault Association.  STAND ASA aims to change attitudes and minds in support of a safer, fairer, and more just society.  They envision a world free from victim shaming where there is no stigma attached to sexual assault.  Run by survivors, for survivor...

Today, we are joined by finance guru Alyssa Davies, published author and founder of Mixed Up Money: an accepting space for women who care about their money.  Alyssa has written TWO books and her blog was the 2 time winner of the Canadian Personal Finance Blog of the year in 2019 and 2020.  Grab your favourite bevvy and cozy up with us to learn about money mistakes, monetizing your side hustle, and...

Welcome back! Our first episode of 2022 is with none other than Cassie Bratton.  Cass is a self taught artist, entrepreneur, and businesswoman.  We discuss her first steps into entrepreneurship as a freelance social media marketer to how TikTok changed her life.  She’s recently BLOWN UP on social media and is now well known for her nude portraits. Her vision is for us all to invest in ourselves, l...

Today we are joined by Dr. Danielle Gordon, Optometrist and Owner at Sphere Optometry here in Calgary, AB.  Dr. Danielle’s vision in founding Sphere Optometry was to create a space of kindness and connection and create community through health. Dr. Danielle’s passion for ocular and wholistic wellness is evident in her care for the community and those she serves.  She’s truly one of the purest peop...

Today we’re joined by Leon Johnson, Offensive Lineman for the Calgary Stampeders.  Leon is an athlete, a rapper, and a mental health advocate.  We talk about life challenges, the ensuing victories, and how to balance passion and career.  Leon's latest EP, Toure, can be found on all major streaming applications.  Check out:  Tweeling Books | 10% discount | code: CARA10 | https://www.tweelingbo...

Once a resident DJ and water cooler salesman, Andy Whyte is the author of MEDDICC, and the founder of the MEDDICC Masterclass.  MEDDICC is a Sales Methodology that wins more deals faster; the MEDDIC Sales Qualification Framework is used by the world's most successful sales teams.  Andy and I bond over our passion for complex technology sales, our ADHD superpowers, and have a Pretty Good time...

Selin is an author, speaker, educator, and all around bad bitch.  Selin is a holistic nutritionist, specializing in women’s hormone health.  Join the conversation as Selin shares her incredibly vulnerable story with us.  We talk eating disorders, self love, hormone health, diet culture, and... the fact that we're supposed to have NO PMS SYMPTOMS?!?!  Check out Selin's best selling book,...

Best of Intima Inclusivity Award winner, Chai Swinton, is your friendly neighbourhood bra whisperer.  She's the proud owner of Body by Chai, Calgary’s first woman of colour owned Lingerie boutique with a mission to cater to all women and LGBTQIA2S+ people of all sizes.  She joins us to share her story and talk all things diversity, inclusion, and of course, body-ody-ody-ody-ody.  Mention That...

Welcome back! In this episode I'm chatting with Amy Kirby, owner of the Sweetest Thing, a body sugaring and brow services studio located in Calgary, AB.   Having moved around Canada a bunch as a kid, Amy quickly learned to make the most out of life and create her own success.  Her first day opening her business was less than ideal, and she shares both her successes and hiccups as a business o...

Brett is a friend of mine and we share in having struggled and grown mentally over the past year and a half.   Do something for yourself while you join our conversation about mental health, comparing yourself to others, and Brett's OnlyPans.  Brett is a hockey player turned Oil and Gas professional, and a mental health advocate.  He shares with us how this, plus ending an engagement at the be...

Today I am frickin hype to be joined by Jessica Fasoli.  Jess is a proud owner of Bear and the Flower Farm, boasting niche outdoor raised pork products here in Alberta, Canada.  Built from the ground up 6 years ago, Bear and the Flower Farm has become one of the biggest outdoor pork producers in Canada. Listen in for some shocking stories about sexism in a male dominated industry, personal struggl...

I am so frickin excited to be joined by Alyssa McMasters!  Alyssa has sky high confidence, the body of a goddess, and a bangin personality to boot.  Using a mixture of learned and developed principles that helped bring herself out of the darkness, Alyssa is here to teach us how to stop listening to society’s standards on who we SHOULD be, and start living our authentic lives full of self love, con...

Season finale alert! I INTERVIEWED THE BEST INTERVIEWER IN CANADA.  Let that sink in... today we talk with Dave Kelly!  I'm tempted to leave it there, but for those of you who don't know, Dave is an award-winning host, writer and interviewer who creates intelligent and deeply human moments for events and keynote conversations around the world. He is the host of Dave Kelly Live - Canada’s...

What up fam!  Today we are chatting with Stephanie Lewis, Founder and CEO of SL Miss Glam Beauty.  Stephanie is a twin momma and has turned her true passion into her dream career.  Basically everything this podcast is about, Stephanie embodies!  We discuss Stephanie's journey from starting a beauty Youtube channel and the growth and success of her brand, while balancing motherhood and marriag...

Buckle up for this one.  Seriously, wear your seatbelt and PLEASE do not drink and drive!  Maia Vezina joins us, and she shares in her struggles with injuries, PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain after surviving a near-fatal crash when her and her mother were hit head on by a drunk driver.   Maia is finally comfortable enough to share her thoughts with others, in hopes that she can reach out to even o...

Today, we are joined by 2 time Olympic Gold Medalist, Rebecca Johnston!  Rebecca is a member of the Canadian National Women’s hockey team; she’s competed in 8 IIHF World Championships and 3 Olympic Winter games, helping Canada win Gold at Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014, as well as a Silver at PyeongChang 2018 where she was among the team’s leading scorers.  Jump into the conversation as we discuss...

WE BACK BABY! Today, we are joined by Dr. Rose Nagra, the proud owner of Ambiance Dental, where each smile is truly a work of art. Rose is a mother of 2 and loves being part of the entrepreneurial spirit of Calgary.  Rose shares her incredibly raw yet relatable journey with us and I guarantee you, whether you're a woman in business, a woman of colour, a mom, or really just a human, you'l...

Cara is joined by brothers Chase and Addison Rickaby, the founders of Tamarack.  They specialize in content creation; from video production and photography, to branding and even guided off roading adventures.  The boys and Cara enjoy a few pints and discuss how tragedy gave them the nudge they needed to take a leap and dive into their business, and how they continue to grow and adapt with the evol...

Hey, you! Today we're speaking with psychologist and business owner, Cristina Kalas.   Cristina tells us the fascinating story of how she became passionate about helping others to identify who they are, through her own journey of self-exploration.  Join in on the conversation to hear Cara and Cristina discuss trusting yourself, when to see a therapist, and productivity during quarantine. Chec...

Welcome back for part 2 of the Shawn Hook interview series!  Shawn is a multi-Juno Award Nominee and 2x platinum recording artist.  This week Cara and Shawn shoot the breeze, and cover topics such as BLM, Shawn's vocal routine, and camaraderie between Canadian musicians and athletes. Shawn also answers YOUR questions, so grab your wine, or your coffee, and join in! https://www.findingjuly.ca/...