Daylilie Diaries

Welcome back to the  Founder Series: From Idea to Impact , where we spotlight athlete-founders redefining performance—on and off the field. Following our debut episode with Darcy, we’re excited to continue sharing the journeys behind the grit, the growth, and the big goals. In Episode 2, Jenny sits down with  Rob Fraser , a 5x Team Canada cyclist turned founder of  Outway , the high-performance so...

In Episode 6 of Daylilie Diaries, we sit down with Canadian Rugby 7s captain Olivia Apps —an athlete whose leadership style left a permanent impression. From navigating Olympic heartbreak to reshaping the culture of a national team, Liv shares what it means to lead with authenticity, build trust, and make the comeback stronger than the setback. We dive into her ACL recovery, her time as captain (a...

🎧 In this episode of Daylilie Diaries , we sit down with Katie Vincent — Olympic gold medalist, trailblazer in sprint canoe, and all-around powerhouse. From making history in Tokyo to smashing world records in Paris, Katie shares her unfiltered journey: the grit, the growth, and the gold. We love our humble, down-to-earth queen. This episode goes beyond the podium. Katie opens up about leading fo...

We couldn’t have asked for a better guest to launch the Daylilie Diaries Founder Series .  In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Jenny sits down with Darcy Haggith — endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and founder of Groupo Nutrition — to explore the journey from a handshake at a Christmas party to building one of Canada’s most trusted high-performance nutrition brands. Darcy brings a rare ble...

In this powerhouse episode of Daily Diaries , we sit down with Shallon Olsen , 3x Olympian, vault specialist, and trailblazer in Canadian gymnastics. From competing in Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, and Paris 2024 to becoming a global symbol of sportsmanship, Shallon opens up about the mental and physical demands of elite gymnastics, her mindset under pressure, and the power of showing up—again and again....

In this episode of Daylilie Diaries , we sit down with Canadian team pursuit cyclist Arianne Bonhomme, a true "girls' girl" with an inspiring perspective on chasing passion and purpose. Arianne shares how she keeps an "exit door" open at the end of every season, a mindset that forces her to ask herself: Do I still want this? Her approach ensures she’s always competing for t...

In this weeks episode of Daylilie Diaries, we sit down with Avalon Wasteneys—a dynamic athlete who’s challenging the status quo in rowing and beyond. Avalon dives deep into common misconceptions about the sport, explains how a growth mindset and redefining excellence have driven her journey, and shares candid stories about balancing high performance with genuine personal well-being. From the trial...

Are you ready to take the leap? Elite sport is more than just training—it’s sacrifice, resilience, and navigating the unknown. In this episode of Daylilie Diaries, Erin Attwell shares her journey through Olympic dreams, relentless injuries, and the harsh realities of high-performance sport. 🔹 The brutal selection process—what it really takes to make a team 🔹 Injuries & setbacks—how she kept...

Are you passionate about women’s sports, Olympic rugby, and stories of resilience? In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Keyara Wardley, a Team Canada Olympic rugby player, to dive deep into her journey of overcoming injuries, mental toughness, and self-advocacy in professional sports. 🔹 How Keyara Wardley overcame career-threatening injuriesand stayed in the game 🔹 What it takes to comp...

In our first episode, we introduce  The Daylilie Diaries , a podcast about breaking barriers, embracing reinvention, and building something meaningful from lived experiences. Hosted by Olympic rower  Jenny Casson , this series explores the journeys of athletes, entrepreneurs, and change makers who challenge the status quo and carve their own paths. We start with the story behind  Daylilie , a bran...