Friends You Keep

Today on The Friends You Keep  We’re joined by Catherine Dorazio, wealth advisor, founder, and a powerful voice in helping women step into their financial power. With more than 25 years of executive leadership and advisory experience, Catherine has worked with affluent families to turn wealth into something more meaningful—aligning money with purpose, impact, and the life they truly want to create...

Today on The Friends You Keep   We’re joined by Lisa Marie Blair, founder of Skin Girls, a Vancouver-based medical esthetician and educator known for her results-driven, science-backed approach to skincare. With a loyal (and celebrity-loved) clientele, Lisa has built her brand on real results and true skin transformation. In this episode, we dive into her journey, from starting Skin Girls to launc...

In this episode of Friends You Keep , we’re joined by Dr. Bal Pawa , a physician with over 30 years of experience specializing in women’s health, hormones, perimenopause, menopause, and integrative medicine. Dr. Pawa is a Certified Menopause Clinician, certified in Mind-Body Medicine through Harvard Medical School, Co-Founder of West Coast Women’s Clinic, and a Clinical Instructor at UBC’s Faculty...

January on The Friends You Keep is all about stepping into strength — and we’re kicking off 2026 with powerhouse coach Grace Bukowski. If you’re shifting from “I need to lose weight” to “I want to get strong,” this episode is your new roadmap. Grace and I dive into the mindset blocks that hold women back, how to measure progress beyond the scale , the top exercises everyone should be doing, how nu...

We're thrilled to announce the latest episode of Friends You Keep featuring Carrie Wertheim! An award-winning Vancouver REALTOR® with nearly two decades of experience in sales and leadership, Carrie blends strategic expertise with a warm, personalized touch. Join us as she shares insights on navigating real estate, fostering community, and balancing life as a certified yoga instructor and dev...

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming guests on The Friends You Keep podcast—Laura Federico and Morgan Miller! Laura Federico is a psychotherapist, AASECT-certified sex therapist, writer, and consultant specializing in sex and relationships. Morgan Miller is a midwife, lactation consultant, and founder of Soft Corner Midwifery & Birth Center, where she dedicates her work to fostering compas...

Join us in this inspiring episode as we chat with Tami, the incredible founder of Hair Loss Pride. Tami's personal journey with hair loss began at just 15 years old, and she was officially diagnosed with alopecia at 23. For years, she struggled with shame and the urge to hide. But through resilience and self-discovery, she found wigs, confidence, and most importantly, her voice This is a conv...

As a naturopathic physician at AlterEgo Health, an online clinic specializing in menopause, Dr. Multari brings a wealth of expertise to the conversation. She is a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and a Fellow of the American Board of Naturopathic Oncology, delivering evidence-based, compassionate care to support women through their health journeys. Tune in to hear her insights on menopause...

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming podcast episode featuring the extraordinary Dr. Lori Brotto, a trailblazer in the field of women's sexual health. Renowned for her innovative research, Dr. Brotto is a Professor at UBC's Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and holds a prestigious Canada Research Chair. Known for her contributions to popular media, Dr. Brotto has graced intern...

This month we chat to Becki Prime who  is the founder of Beck’s Broth. This innovative collection of bone-broth-based drinks includes hot chocolate, coffee, and matcha. Learn how her desire to create a wellness product that was as delicious as it was nourishing has developed into a company that is now leading the bone-broth movement!  

Join us as we chat with Deanna Embury, a trailblazing entrepreneur in the wellness and business world. From co-founding Licious Living, one of Canada’s first online meal delivery services, to creating Blended For You, a game-changing concept in nutritionally boosted frozen meals, Deanna shares her inspiring journey and insights. Don’t miss this episode filled with innovation, passion, and tips for...

Welcome to this month's episode of Friends You Keep ! We're thrilled to have Debbie Collins as our guest. Debbie is a Digital Marketing and Retention Strategist with over 20 years of experience, and she's a true innovator in her field. From co-founding Canada’s first social media storytelling company in 2007 to collaborating with some of the biggest brands, Debbie’s deep expertise i...

This month join us with founder Venessa Stonehouse from Mindful FÜD, where she creates sustainable, plant-based foods like BeeMindful Hunnie and BeeMindful Hunnie Hot — She's here to share how she’s turning mindfulness into magic, one rescued apple at a time.

Join us for an insightful conversation as we welcome Andrea Donsky to the show! Known to her 340,000+ TikTok followers as the "Menopause Educator and Researcher," Andrea is on a mission to transform the dialogue surrounding perimenopause and menopause. Don't miss this episode where we chat about empowering women through knowledge and changing perceptions around this important topic....

Nadia Badowski is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and the founder of Koope Skincare, the first "skinimalism" brand focused on simple, super-clean skincare.  As a child trafficking survivor, learn how Nadia defied every challenge to build a remarkable life and career, proving that resilience and determination can overcome even the most difficult circumstances.

Join in this months Friends You Keep with the founder of Spread'Em Kitchen Melissa Mills. In this inspiring conversation we learn how she took $500, a bike and a blender and created a multi million dollar brand plus the lesson's she learned along the way.

Join us for this month's episode of "Friends You Keep," featuring an enlightening conversation with Eliza Trendiak, the founder of Lavoh. In this discussion, we dive into the multifaceted journey of an entrepreneur, exploring the various paths one can take in the world of business. Eliza shares her inspiring journey that began with a successful chain of hair salons and evolved into...

Join us for this month's episode of Friends You Keep featuring Selena Woo, Vice President of Advisory Services – Associates and Operations at Nicola Wealth. In this engaging conversation, we delve into Selena's mission to champion and advocate for the empowerment of youth, women, and women of color, both in everyday life and through supporting financial literacy initiatives. Don't m...

Jules Gorman is the Canadian Health Food Association Directory of Regulatory Affairs and Policy. Join in this months conversation where we dig into what is happening with the current cost recovery proposal from Health Canada and the important win with Bill C 368.

Dive into this month's engaging dialogue with Melodie Reynolds, the visionary founder of Elate Beauty. Our heartfelt and revealing conversation sheds light on how Melodie's forward-thinking leadership has catapulted Elate Beauty into international acclaim, noted for its commitment to ethical practices and groundbreaking products. Driven by a passionate goal to transform the world one lip...

Join on this months podcast with Monika and Robyn , co-founders of Mint Cleaning as we discuss how they a chance meeting at a moms group led them to create an award winning all natural, eco friendly cleaning company. 

Alex Carnio, a seasoned entrepreneur and dedicated Mom of a five year old and two year old twins, is the visionary CEO and Founder behind ProducKIDvity.  Join as we discuss how she established Canada's premier licensed childcare academy with a unique twist – incorporating co-working spaces for enhanced productivity.

“I have been where you are and I am here to show you that change is possible. Releasing alcohol can feel like a huge undertaking. Explaining to friends, family members and loved ones, the way you process feelings and emotions and changing your coping mechanisms, learning who you really are without substances and getting to know your true authentic self can seem very overwhelming to do it alone.” -...

Join as we discuss how Monique Rondeau put it all on the line to follow her dream in creating the highly successful app "Bikini Bliss Challenge" that inspires women to start living their best lives.

Rachael Segal is a Lawyer, who has spent many years working in both federal and provincial politics, she also is has an extensive broadcasting career with a current role on CBC TV and radio. Her latest venture "Beyond a Ballot" is on a mission to "Move Women Towards Politics."