RawTalk

Welcome back to Kindred Spirits Podcast! In our first episode of the year, we dive into a captivating interview with Bethany Ramsay, marketing and PR consultant with over a decade of 360 marketing expertise working with beauty, health, and wellness brands. Bethany is the founder of HONEY B, Seattle Beauty Collective, and The Beauty Brief. This conversation is great for anyone who is looking to jum...

Welcome back to the Kindred Spirits Podcast! In this episode, hosts Melissa Jaalaid and Madeleine Smith dive into the extraordinary journey of Rishielle Giscombe, Founder and CEO of GlamNGo, a beauty on-demand platform. Rishielle shares her inspiring story of resilience and entrepreneurship. Key Points: Rishielle's life before GlamNGo, navigating the challenges of being an immigrant in the U.S...

We're discussing the awkward beauty of first meet-ups, sharing laughs about the funny and slightly cringe-worthy moments as we navigated the uncharted waters of partnership. It's been a journey filled with overcoming hurdles and finding our groove. Stay tuned for more tales of teamwork, laughter, and the joy of discovering what works for the Kindred Gals.

Welcome back to another episode of the Kindred Spirits Podcast, where we dive into unfiltered conversations about life, work, and everything in between. Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Danielle Ryan, content creator and Canadian small business specialist. With over 50,000 followers on TikTok and a thriving YouTube channel, Danielle shares her insights on how to start and grow small bu...

This episode with Almira Bardai is full of so many nuggets of wisdom. We chat about her career journey - moving to England and Australia, starting a PR agency, and becoming a consultant when nobody would hire her. We dive into some of her spiritual practices and the advice she gives her coaching clients to step into their worth and heal the visibility wound that so many of us struggle with. Almira...

On today's episode we speak with Kara Wardinger, Founder and CEO of Pawty Animals. When Kara realised how much waste was being created from the pet toy industry, and questioned why it was so difficult to find sustainable dog toys in Canada, she decided to take things into her own hands. The result was Pawty Animals. We asked Kara to share some reflections from her first year in business, and s...

Rawtalk has become Kindred Spirits! Join Melissa and her new co-host, Maddy, for exciting interviews and intriguing discussions. Don't worry, there will still be plenty of raw talk! Kindred Spirits is a lifestyle podcast and community brought to life by Vancouver-based duo Melissa Jaalaid and Madeleine Smith. The podcast features unfiltered conversations about business, entrepreneurship, welln...

Tune in as we unravel the candid conversation with John. The brilliant mind behind Pivot & Edge.

Tune in for an inspiring journey as a lawyer pens thriller crime novels, then takes an unexpected twist to conquer the realm of entertainment writing. Listen and be motivated!

Explore VanHacks journey reshaping tech careers globally, in an inspiring opener of RawTalk. Don’t miss it!

Back and ready to hit the ground running. The importance of taking your time and listening to your soul. Excited for season 2 of RawTalk!

Join me today on RawTalk as we chat with the incredible Cat: a world travelling, life-juggling wonder who's got wanderlust in her veins!

Overcoming burnout requires self-care, setting boundaries, embracing a growth mindset. Keep moving forward my ❤️

RawTalk is my jam, baby! Why? because I'm on a mission to spread love, communication and some laughs along the way.

Age is simply a number, but the two magic lies in owning what you feel. Don't let society's expectations or timelines dictate your worth.

Join us on this episode as Courtnei takes us through her awe-inspiring transformation from hospitality to a fearless leader in the business world. With wit, wisdom and a pinch of humor, she’ll share her secrets to secures and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.

In this episode, we dive into the art of feedback. Discover how to embrace it, learn from it, and use it as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

Another Rawtalk about being RAW! Staying committed and consistent, even when facing difficult days can be tough. Listen to hear some of my advice.

Alison's journey proves following your gut and starting over to pursue your passion can lead to great success and fulfillment.

The power of female support is immeasurable. We lift each other up, we create a ripple effect of empowerment and change.

From classical vionlist to punk rock frontman to grilled cheese entrepreneur to hot sauce creator to CEO of a 6-figure ad company, Dave’s story is nothing short of wild. Please tune in to RawTalk to hear about his wins, fails and how he went from rockin' out for thousands of fans to rockin' the ad game. Trust me. You don’t want to miss this.

On today's episode of RawTalk, I discuss how to maintain a positive outlook even when faced with the cold shoulder. We will explore ways to avoid creating a negative narrative and instead focus on owning our energy in a positive way

Exciting launch of a new show featuring a Melissa discussing raw, unfiltered topics! Subscribe for the latest!