What's the Tea with Sarah E

On Season 3, Episode 4 of What's The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with Abrar Mechmechia , Syrian-Canadian, mental health advocate, and Founder & CEO of ABRAR Trauma & Mental Health Services . Abrar's story begins in Syria, where she spent her childhood surrounded by family, community, creativity, and dreams of one day pursuing medicine like her father. But life had other plans. After witn...

On Season 3, Episode 3 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with Laurie Macintyre, Executive Director of Jaycee Homes, housing advocate, community builder, and a leader who is proving that affordable housing is about so much more than bricks and mortar. Laurie’s journey into housing was anything but planned. What began with a leap into property management evolved into a mission-driven caree...

To continue Season 3 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with the vibrant and deeply soulful Marisa Mariella - culinary creator, educator, storyteller, and the heart behind Marisa’s Easy Kitchen . More than a cook, Marisa is a passionate believer in the power of food to connect people, preserve culture, support mental wellness, and create community. Raised in an Italian-Canadian household...

To kick off Season 3 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with the vibrant, fearless, and wildly authentic Jacqui Childs - entrepreneur, best-selling author, influencer, ghostwriter, and mental health advocate who has spent over a decade building a platform rooted in truth, vulnerability, and unapologetic self-expression. With more than 2.5 million followers across social media , Jacqui has...

To wrap up Season 2 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I once again bring on the one woman who knows me best - my mother, Cindy (aka Mummy). This bonus episode is the official Season 2 Stir The Pot Special, where we revisit every bold, thought-provoking question asked throughout the season by guests. This time, Mummy and I answer them together - honest, reflective, silly as always, and always unfilt...

To close out this episode of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with Daniel Guest , Visionary and President of Guest Plumbing & HVAC - one of Hamilton’s fastest-growing companies and a powerful example of what it means to build success from the ground up. Daniel’s journey didn’t start with a polished business plan or a clear path to entrepreneurship. In fact, when he first chose the trad...

To kick off this powerful episode of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with award-winning Hamilton-based author Anuja Varghese - a literary force whose work centers women of color, queer characters, and stories that challenge who gets to be the hero! Anuja is the author of the Governor General’s Literary Award-winning short story collection Chrysalis , and her highly anticipated romantasy n...

To kick off this electrifying episode of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with a force in the philanthropic world - Layne The Auctionista (they/them), one of North America’s most sought-after fundraising auctioneers and a bold advocate for equity in the nonprofit sector. With over $70 million raised for charities , Layne has built a reputation for transforming galas from predictable progra...

On Season 2 - Episode 7 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I spend time with the brillant Mical Ndelela - Miss DRC-Congo World Universal 2025–2026, Girls Girl Award Winner, recent Honours Bachelor of Commerce graduate, and purpose-driven advocate - for a deeply moving conversation about resilience, representation, and bold dreaming. Mical’s story is one of faith, strength, and rebuilding across bord...

On Season 2 · Episode 6 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with Michael Valchuk - entrepreneur, master carpenter, co-owner of Building Dreams Contracting , and a man who leads with equal parts discipline and heart. Mike has owned nine businesses over 16 years, but success - as he defines it now - isn’t about titles or numbers. It’s about how you live , how you love , and how you show up f...

On Season 2 · Episode 5 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with Katherine “Kat” Dobson - media executive, relationship-builder, advocate, and mother - for a candid, no-filter conversation about longevity, integrity, and what it really takes to survive (and thrive) as a woman in media. Kat’s journey began at just 16 years old, when she auditioned for (and won) a high school anchor role tha...

On Season 2 Episode 4 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with Malaysia Harrell - board-certified psychotherapist, spiritual transformation coach, veteran, entrepreneur, speaker, and author - for a profound conversation about healing, alignment, and remembering who you were before the world told you who to be. Malaysia’s journey is an “against all odds” story rooted in survival, faith, and...

On Season 2 · Episode 3 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with Adam Ivy - award-winning music producer, professional YouTuber, marketing strategist, and founder of sellmusic.com - for a deeply honest conversation about reinvention, resilience, and redefining success on your own terms. Adam’s journey began long before viral fame. Growing up in a low-income household, surrounded by side hu...

On Season 2, Episode 2 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E, I sit down with Joe Apps, visionary entrepreneur, technology leader, and founder of Joe Apps Technology Support - a managed IT services company empowering businesses across Canada to thrive in an increasingly complex digital world. Joe’s entrepreneurial journey began early - from running a neighbourhood candy store as a kid to launching an ele...

To kick off Season 2 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E, I sit down with a true force in the nonprofit sector (or as I like to say... social profit sector) - Tanis Crosby, Executive Director of the San Francisco–Marin Food Bank, longtime YWCA leader, mentor, and changemaker whose work is rooted in justice, equity, and lived experience. Tanis’s journey into leadership was shaped early by her own experi...

To wrap up Season 1 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I bring on the one woman who knows me best - my mother, Cindy , affectionately known as Mummy . This bonus episode is the official Stir The Pot Special , featuring every bold, hilarious, emotional, and deeply human question asked by guests throughout Season 1. This time, mom and I answer them together - raw, unfiltered, and with the mix of hones...

On Episode 10 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with my friend - the mesmerizing, multi-layered Tania LaCaria - an Italian-Canadian storyteller, conceptual artist, interior designer and poet whose work dives fearlessly into vulnerability, femininity, and emotional paradox. From leaving behind a life she outgrew to traveling solo across Japan, Tania has turned every ending into a beginnin...

In Episode 9 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I down with the unstoppable, unapologetic, creative force that is Rachale Cavanagh - a fit mom of two, lifestyle model, commercial actor, and entrepreneur with over 15 years in the large-format vinyl wrap industry. Rachale launched her career at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, wrapping vehicles, kiosks, and installations seen on TV screens around the worl...

On Episode 8 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with the unapologetically bold and beautifully authentic Melissa Kelly - one of Ontario’s leading boudoir photographers and the creative force behind Melissa Kelly Boudoir . After working as a lab technician at McMaster Hospital, Melissa made a fearless leap from science to sensuality - turning her side passion for photography into a thrivin...

On Episode 7 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with the radiant, resilient, and wildly multifaceted Kayla Williams - former CP24 news anchor turned entrepreneur, content creator, and host. After nearly a decade on Toronto’s Breaking News, Kayla made a bold leap - walking away from the anchor desk to pursue a life built on her own terms. Now she’s telling stories through a new lens: as a...

This week on What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with the unapologetic force that is Erin Dunham - restaurateur, feminist, mother, and fierce leader behind The Other Bird, the powerhouse hospitality group redefining dining across Ontario. With over 25 years in the restaurant industry - Erin has built an empire that spans Rapscallion, The Mule, Henry's and more. But Erin’s story isn’t just abo...

In Episode 5 of What’s the Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur, mother, and advocate Dallas Lombardi, Founder of Dallas & Co. Event Agency and co-founder of A Chance to Dance. Dallas’s journey is one of grit, grace, and unapologetic courage. From supporting herself at just sixteen to leading major hospitality events by her mid-twenties, Dallas has spent over two decades...

In Episode 4 of What’s The Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with the multi-talented Esther Vallins - actor, dancer, singer, voice-over artist, content creator, and the brilliant founder of Forever Fairest, a children’s entertainment company that brings beloved characters and original creations to life across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Esther is a dreamer, adventurer, toddler mom, and self...

In Episode 3 of What’s the Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with powerhouse humanitarian, educator, and spiritual leader Serena Bufalino , CEO and Founder of Help Heal Humanity. Serena’s story is one of resilience, service, and unstoppable heart. Once a student who struggled with reading, low self-esteem, and confidence, Serena turned a pivotal life moment into her purpose: dedicating more than two d...

In Episode 2 of What’s the Tea with Sarah E , I sit down with powerhouse Lohifa Pogoson Acker - consultant, entrepreneur, stylist, speaker, and unapologetic Hamilton hype woman. Lohifa recently ran in Hamilton’s Ward 8 by-election, motivated by a desire to shake things up and inspire her community. While the race didn’t end with a seat on council, the campaign ignited conversations, created connec...