The Fab Collective

In this episode, I welcome a long-time member of my wellness squad, Karen Kelln-Dwyer of Kolya Naturals/Optimum Health . We'll discuss why they are my absolute favourite Natural Skincare go-to in #YEG and beyond! As someone who likes to live a holistic wellness-centered lifestyle, what I put on my body is just as important as what I put in it. Stumbling into the doors of Kolya 10 years ago changed...

Have you ever looked outside at your garden and recognized its similarities with your life? Like, the way it ebbs and flows with the changing season, as your body ebbs and flows with its seasons of change. The way trees bloom abundantly each time you prune, the same way new opportunities seem to "find you" each time you remove or cut certain people, habits, or things out of your life? In this epis...

In this second installment of Fabulous Entrepreneurship, Fab shares tips 7-12 that have and continue to guide her as she continues her entrepreneurial journey. As always she keeps it very real what life is like as an entrepreneur and provides insights and best practices that have helped her in some of the most challenging of situations. This episode is for the entrepreneur and those who have the e...

*Disclaimer: This show is for information purposes only and not meant to replace your existing medical advice* In this episode, we welcome back Acupuncturist Nicole Broadhurst and get into the nitty gritty about Women's Health and Acupuncture. As a Traditional Chinese Medicine modality, this was first introduced to me in 2005 as a treatment for the debilitating migraines I was experiencing. As som...

*Disclaimer: this show is for informational purposes only and not intended to replace the advice of your own medical and/or holistic professionals and practitioners* In this episode, we welcome one of my favourite people - my naturopath, Dr. Christina Bjorndal, ND, or Dr. Chris as I call her.  Dr. Chris and I discuss why it is essential for us all to discuss and understand Women's Health in a...

In this episode, Christine welcomes back Social Worker and Psychotherapist Roxanne Francis as they talk about how stigmatized identities affect Black Women in our society. The deeply embedded stigmas of the angry black woman, the strong black woman, and the hyper-sexual black woman continue to cause so much harm to our identities and mental health, so Roxanne provides some guidance on what we can...

We all have heard the decision and we all felt it in different ways.  In this episode, Fab welcomes back Roxanne Francis to hold space and discuss THAT feeling so many of us felt after hearing the overturning of Roe v Wade, and what we can do to continue to protect ourselves and each other. Some key episode highlights include: What is this distinct feeling we were all overcome by when we hear...

Fab talks about key learnings around change, transition, and taking giant leaps in this episode. From YYZ > YEG, the past decade has revealed some big lessons on moving through fear, growing up, and making space for the new. If you are at the door of taking a leap or struggling to get outside your comfort zone, this episode is one you'll want to tune into.  If you have any questions, pleas...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Fab Collective! We are so very excited to be back for a second season and continue to have conversations on life, love, health & wellness, sex, race relations, social justice, food & wine, and EVERYTHING in between! In this episode, Fab jumps right back in and discusses CHANGE. Yes, that thing we all want but don’t want to experience the pain of. After two tough...

On this episode we are happy to welcome back Psychotherapist Roxy Francis and we remember the life of George Floyd this week, we discuss “Where do we go from here?” when it comes to race relations and anti-black racism in this country and beyond. Roxanne and I discuss some strategies for both Black and non-Black folks as we continue to work towards creating a society that values the lives of Black...

On this episode of The Fab Collective podcast we have the pleasure of welcoming a dear friend and long time holistic practitioner for Fab, Kamila, where we dive into the topic of Breast Massage. Kamila is a holistic aesthetician and body worker based out of Edmonton. Her professional training includes Dr. Hauschka esthetician which is a skincare line tightly woven around Rudolf Steiners natural in...

In this episode, Fab shares tips, strategies and best practices on embracing and becoming a Fabulous Entrepreneur :) In this first of two episodes, she goes through 6 of her 12 tips and perspectives to reflect on, as you pursue your entrepreneurial endeavours. Fab is a strong believer in life-long learning and entrepreneurship is no exception. Her approach to entrepreneurship is a culmination of w...

On this episode I am happy to welcome Psychotherapist Roxy Francis and we will be speaking about Mental Health, specifically Black Mental Health and why it’s so important to address it. With the unfortunate and continued murders of unarmed, innocent Black Folks, like this week’s senseless killing of Duante Wright, the mental wellbeing of Black Folks is something we should collectively be paying mu...

Welcome to Season 2 of The Fab Collective! We are so very excited to be back for as second season and continue to conversation on life & love, health & wellness, race relations, social justice, food & wine and EVERYTHING in between :) In this first episode of Season 2, Fab jumps right back in and discusses: The amazing listeners from around the globe! Her thoughts on some of the main e...

2 years ago I had the dream of starting a podcast. 4 months ago that dream became a reality when I launched episode #1 of The Fab Collective WE MADE IT!!!!! It is really is tough to find the right words to express how I am feeling. I am getting emotional as I write this because it took a long time to get here. This podcast is so much more than words or a trend for me. This podcast represents a ver...

In this continuation from previous episodes, November 17th: part 1 and 2 (Episodes #2 and #3), this episode titled, After the Storm: Healing, Learning & Growing , talks about my healing journey after experiencing an extremely challenging season in my life. It was a season of pain, worry, heartbreak, crippling anxiety and depression, and everything in between. A season where unresolved trauma c...

In the final episode of our Series, (UN)Learn to Learn, Subria Lapps joins us on the show. Subria Lapps is a vocal artist, an education consultant and her work centers on racial equity. Subria lives by the philosophy that the “revolution is right here,” and that our biggest opportunity to effect change around anti-black racism and other forms of oppression happens in our homes and within our perso...

S E X It’s how we all got here, we see it’s used to sell just about everything in the media and a good amount of us enjoy it but yet, it’s still such a “taboo” topic for many. Why is that?  In this episode, I welcome back Nicole Broadhurst to begin the discussions on sex, sensuality, sexuality and intimacy, and the disconnects we see in our society around these. Nicole is a Registered Acupunc...

Colleen Channer (my sister and you’ll hear us call each other Channer:) returns to the show as we discuss the Black Experience in the Series, (UN)Learn to Learn . This series is created  to share more and to speak to my Black friends, family and community members, so they too can share their stories and education on The Black Experience. I want to continue to share the realities of...

In this episode we are continuing the discussion on Fear with guest, Joanna Shandro, and we will be talking about the “Faces” of Fear. Joanna is a mom and a grandmother and was born and raised in the Edmonton area.  She has been a psychologist for the last 30+ years, and continues to enjoy a busy part-time private practice.  Joanna has a special interest in holistic healing and has explo...

We are bringing you another episode in the new Series (UN)Learn to Learn. This series was created  to share more and to speak to Fab’s Black friends, family and community members, so they too can share their stories and education on The Black Experience.  We want to continue to share the realities of Black People Living in our society plagued with white supremacy and systems th...

On today’s episode we have a special guest, Joanna Shandro (and her dog Gus ;-) and we will be talking about Fear - The Great Paralyzer, and its impact on our lives. Joanna is a mom and a grandmother and was born and raised in the Edmonton area.  She has been a psychologist for the last 30+ years, and continues to enjoy a busy part-time private practice.  Joanna has a special intere...

Today I am bringing you another episode in a new Series I am calling (UN)Learn to Learn. This series is created to continue important conversations and dialogue on the Black Experience, Anti-Black Racism and its affects on society and Black People. I will be sharing my personal experiences and also speaking to my Black friends, family, community members, academics, artists, influencers, business o...

In this episode, I officially introduce my sister, Colleen, who you will hear me refer to as Channer :) This episode was originally scheduled for June 3rd but we chose to record and release the special I STILL Can’t Breathe episodes that week, in light of the injustices Black People continue to endure in this Country and beyond. This episode is an unfiltered dialogue between my sis and I, with ple...

I am happy to have my dear friend Joy Lapps-Lewis join us in this episode. Joy is a Canadian musician, composer, academic, and arts educator of Antiguan and Barbudan descent and identifies as a Black Woman. In our conversation, we discuss her experience as a Black Woman living in Canada. As an Artist, Arts Educator, Composer, and overall creative genius, how has she witnessed racist rhetoric, prac...