Lets Not Sugarcoat It

Neera Opal is an intuitive life coach and Reiki Master. She lives in Kelowna And is an entrepreneur and Mom to 3 kids. After her separation, she began to question who she was, it led her on a self-discovery journey where she found herself being guided by her intuition. Through her intuitive guidance, she found herself trying new things and feeling confident, loved and connected to peace. Through t...

Episode 96: Unchartered Territory With Michelle Hooey Michelle Hooey spent 18 years in corporate leadership. Then, she reached burnout and faced life’s toughest challenges: multiple pregnancy losses and welcoming her daughter, Goldie, who was born in 2023 with complex medical needs. That experience reshaped her world and led her to a deep spiritual journey. She became a certified Quantum Coach, no...

**TRIGGER WARNING CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE Jessalyn grew up very alone and experienced many forms of trauma. She spent most of her life feeling ashamed and burying everything she had experienced and was feeling.  Through therapy, she started to process 3 decades of pain and trauma, from physical, mental, and emotional abuse, to time spent in Foster care and women’s shelters. She realized that there was...

Mindy Crawford is a certified Human Design coach and former digital marketing lead for Jillian Harris, where she played a key role in driving success for seven unforgettable years. Now in an exciting new chapter, Mindy balances the joys of motherhood with her passion for Human Design and self-discovery. Amy Hamilton is the founder and creative director of The High-End Hippie, a non-toxic hair care...

Leah is a jewelry designer, business owner, and podcast host. From living on an isolated lighthouse island as a child, to dropping out of high school and working entry-level jobs for over a decade, to accidentally becoming an entrepreneur: her story is far from glamorous.  Leah launched her jewellery brand Leah Yard Designs in 2013. She constantly felt like an imposter in an industry that values p...

Meaghan is an economist turned Numerologist who is the secret weapon for those who want to align energy with strategy to amplify their natural state of abundance.  Her unique approach to business and money integrates Numerology … to heighten intuition and success in life and business. Meaghan is also the mama to 3 wild children, and she would rather be floating on her paddle board or sitting aroun...

Breanne is a life coach who passionately advocates for boundaries as an act of self-love and an essential aspect of personal growth and healthy relationships. Through workshops, coaching sessions and written content, she empowers others to reclaim their autonomy and prioritize their needs. At the heart of her approach lies the belief that setting boundaries is not about building walls, but rather...

Marina is Seasoned coach, thought leader and author with over 20 years of experience, known for unraveling the complexities of personal and professional relationships with a refreshing touch of light-heartedness and straight-talking simplicity. Born on Valentine’s Day, she  has always been connected to creating love. Marina is the author of ‘ Men Need Love TOO ’, a guide to love women better and t...

Ashley was born and raised in Victoria, BC before spending her highschool years in Kelowna. After graduation, Ashley pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. As an entrepreneur at heart, Ashley later founded two micro-businesses; one in tech and one in baby goods manufacturing before launching her widely successful, award-winning animation studio, Yeti Fa...

Jay is a world renowned 2 time TEDx USA public speaker, trainer, coach, author and behavioral scientist, and the CEO & CO Founder of Behavioral Elements. Jay has established himself as a premier expert in behavior and as a culture change speaker. His TEDx talk on difficult people quickly reached 4 million views, opening opportunities to work with Fortune 100 companies, professional athletes, g...

Jenna Herbert is the founder of the Make It show which is one of Canada’s largest craft fairs,  and also Conscious Lab, a space in Vancouver designed to connect and elevate entrepreneurs. She’s very passionate about helping creatives reach our potential and in 2018 published her first book called Make It Happen. Jenna lives in Vancouver with her partner Orson and their two young children Arlo and...

Dr. Brittany Schamerhorn is a Naturopathic Doctor, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner, Educator and co-founder/owner of Okanagan Women’s Clinic in Kelowna BC. With a clinical focus on women’s hormone health, she helps women with their concerns from PMS, PCOS and endometriosis through to fertility and perinatal support to perimenopause and menopause.  She works hard to provide realistic, comp...

Karin Bohn is an interior designer, Netflix host and YouTuber .   Karin is the founder and creative director of the award-winning House of Bohn design studio , based in Vancouver BC. She established the interior design firm in 2009, and since has made her mark in many industries including luxury residential, multi-family, restaurants, and retail.   Dedicated to advancing her craft, Karin believes...

Mark Grabill, Brokerage Owner and Certified Divorce Analyst has been working in the insurance industry for over twelve years with offices across Canada. He has serviced, coached, and educated individuals with their finances in all stages of their life. Having worked through the divorce experience personally he is aware of the heightened needs during this process.   Alex Miklas, born in Poland, imm...

Arlene Panganiban is the most recent owner of the popular brand Vancouver Mom. In this episode we get into it with Arlene about: -Taking over the Vancouver Mom brand -Filling big shoes -Her vision for the future -Entrepreneurship and  -Carving her identity in an established brand.  Follow more about Arlene at Vancouver Mom or on Instagram .

Christine Coughlin was a stay-at-home mom for a decade, who felt lost and unfulfilled. In 2019 she began sharing her “dirty little secrets’ on Instagram as a way to rediscover herself and connect with the outside world.  In 2020 she was nominated as a Vancouver Mom Top 30 blogger, and in 2021 she officially launched her blog, The-Inbetween.ca Even though her closest circle didn't quite get the...

Sunney is a community-focused Event Specialist with experience in sales, fundraising, and production. She moved to Kelowna in 2017 to complete a Diploma in Events and Promotions Management and has been growing her career and life here ever since.  In addition to completing contracts throughout the Okanagan Sunney consistently delivers results in unique destinations such as Dubai. Whether it be lea...

Let’s talk about debt with Lisa Michaud.  Lisa has been an active real estate investor for over 12 years. With experience investing in 3 different provinces, she has been involved in everything from house hacking to short-term rentals, rent-to-own, self-storage, and now focuses on multifamily residential properties.  Lisa is all about holistic, whole-life success, and a big part of her “why” is he...

Kelsey is a professional speaker, mindset-embodiment coach, yoga instructor & facilitator. She is leading our local & global communities to enhance their quality of life by remembering their frequency of authenticity, their ability to un-limit themselves & design a life they love living. Being a generator & intuitive Kelsey empowers you to accelerate your personal growth by guiding...

Speakman is an innovative producer, entrepreneur and philanthropist pushing the boundaries of technology and creative storytelling via Film, Tv, Live Broadcasting and video. He founded www. KNEKT.tv as the socially conscious streaming platform on Apple TV, Roku and mobile apps connecting content to audiences across the far reaches of the globe, making it "Cool To Care". His recent acknowle...

Karen has over 25 years ' experience in the financial industry and holds her CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation . She has been recognized by IG as a strong leader and has worked as both a Division Director and Regional Director. In 2019, she stepped down to join her daughter, Kayla, in running their financial practice . In the same year Karen won Kelowna's Top 40 over 40. Karen is al...

Missy MacKintosh is an Internationally Acclaimed Makeup Artist and Fiery Entrepreneur. Recently named "Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow in Canada" by Insight Success Magazine and "Top 50 One's to Watch Keynote Speakers" in the Real Leaders Magazine  Missy founded and built Canada's most award-winning Clean Beauty Brand - MisMacK Clean Cosmetics in her small town...

In this episode Alex and Bella ‘get into it’ about what trauma specialist Dr. Frank Anderson calls life’s overwhelming moments, and how when left unhealed, can affect the way we show up for our kids. Bella breaks down some recent ‘aha moments ’ related to the way she was showing up, and how she uncovered that it was all related to her past. Alex talks about the need to go back in time to bring her...

Eva Alexandre is an entrepreneur, traveler, and mind explorer. Since childhood, she has wondered why the world is the way it is and how we could make it better for ourselves. She observed, learned about habits, and explored the triggers and mental traps that limit us and our potential in life. With a strong belief that an extraordinary, visionary, and authentic life is just around the corner for a...

Kristen is a VISUAL STORYTELLER and personal brand photographer. ⁠ It's her mission to help women expand their capacity to be SEEN, and to fiercely express their TRUTH. To hold space for their expansion and evolution.⁠ Genuine, life altering transformation occurs when we are WITNESSED, seen and deeply felt.  Kristen’s  superpower is being able to capture the personality and story of someone’s...