You Might Not Like It

We're checking in with Ryan Kelly after his 30 day voyage into the sacred art of meditation — did he do it? And did he learn anything that he'll carry into his everyday life? PLUS, we're introducing the next challenge! But before you think it's easy, be warned that @therealrkells is far from being #instafamous… I am inviting you to take part in this challenge as well, so tune in for the details! I...

We're going back in time together for this episode, back to those first few years of starting my own business as a wedding photographer. It's not so glamourous when you've got 3 page views on every blog post and a big dream ahead that seems a million miles away. And then when one asshole on Facebook tells you you'd make more money flipping burgers than picking up a camera, you can either let the w...

Warning: we are NOT drinking coffee during this recording. Things get a little wild as Yvonne Langen and I discuss everything from dating on Tinder, healing from a difficult breakup, the latest trends in cocktails, and taking pleasure in challenges and struggles — even our favourite Cardi B lyrics. Yvonne is the creator of Taste & Tipple, a blog that celebrates a large appetite for pleasure. It's...

When I had the opportunity to stand face to face with Gary Vaynerchuk and ask him one question, I chose one that I already knew the answer to. I realized shortly after, that I was letting one person's opinion hold far too much power over my actions. This person's comment became the physical voice for an internal fear that was buried a few layers beneath the surface. ' I have a weird feeling I'll f...

Don't mind the salty title, this episode has a wholesome message about learning to be intentional with every minute in your day. After a major lifestyle adjustment where I ended up losing 15 working hours a week, I was FORCED to examine the use of my time in a way that resulted in some major efficiencies. And when it came to obligations, I started noticing that they were born out of a fear of bein...

Mia St. Aubin wants you to visualize your ideal life, to really see it… She's made it her mission to inspire others that it's not only possible, but it's actually within reach. One tiny little thing to note: it's going to take hard work. You're going to have to fight for it. But the power to accomplish your goals is as simple as deciding that you call the shots. Founder of Canada's largest free fi...

Call it basic, but I'm doing what everyone else in January of 2019 is doing: watching that new show on Netflix called "Tidying Up." Before I knew it I was going through every drawer / cupboard / closet, tackling the clutter and feeling oh-so-good in the process. That natural high of productivity made it easy to tackle the next 10 things on my to do list, which had me wondering: "are all actions co...

When you accept that every moment in life is a teachable one, that every disappointment and every curveball is an opportunity for you to move and grow and change — Scott Hurren would say that's the day you become free. An understanding of divine intervention will always be just slightly out of grasp, but it's a journey that leads to fulfillment. In this first introduction to my older, wiser, and m...

This mini episode is a love note to your soul if you ever feel frustrated that you're not growing fast enough. You're not alone. It's the part of your brain that tells you you'll never catch up, that other people have momentum and you're just plugging away at a snail's pace. But that part of you is also what makes you HUSTLE, what keeps you pushing forward. That part of your brain needs to be fed...

I refer to this as the worst introduction I've ever received. It was comprised of a not-so-humble brag fest with a side order of passive aggressive jabs, and it came from a total stranger and in under 3 minutes. Like a slow motion bullet it just kept coming and coming until I found myself bleeding out and wondering how I even got here in the first place. I call her Karen, but I don't really know h...

If being "real" is a 2018 buzzword, Chantsy is the real deal. None of this "perfectly real" bullshit, this girl cuts right to the heart of what it means to be authentic, sharing her vulnerabilities, her imperfections, and her struggles with shopping in a skinny girl's world. Maybe you know her, maybe you don't, but after this episode you'll be one step closer to being able to answer the question,...

Good news, you're not a weirdo. Turns out we're all just a bunch of socially paranoid freaks and it's in our biological makeup. In light of this news, you may as well decide to have the most fun in any given situation, not worrying about those pesky things called judgement or embarrassment. This episode pulls inspiration from this article: https://lifehacker.com/taming-the-mammoth-why-you-should-s...

A one-way flight across the world, a complete culture shock, and a fork in the road… Kristen dances her way through life weaving together a story of love, romance, and enlightenment. And once her vacation is over, she finds a way to add that magic into her regular life. As with any self-improvement strategies, it's a work in progress. But this dreamer manages to turn up the volume on positivity, t...

I get it - you're a go-getter! A hustler! It's in your blood to search out that win whether it's big or small. You decided you wanted something and you took the steps to actually achieve it. But what happens after that "W" is yours? Do you take time to soak it in, pat yourself on the back for your hard work and truly bask in the moment? Or do you glaze over it, onto bigger and better things… This...

When a mistake is made, it's how you handle it that defines you. And when it might seem comfortable to wear your reasons or excuses like armour, in fact what will make your business stronger is to do the exact opposite: to take the hit and accept that something in the system broke down and that it was your fault.  In this episode I'm sharing a real and recent experience from a client who was hurt...

Let's be real, it SUCKS to take a microscope to your business and look for the cracks. What's not *really* working... Where are you falling flat? This episode dives into customer care and how EMOTIONS play into every part of the experience, from acquisition of new clients, to branding and marketing, all the way until delivery. The minute you start getting lazy about these tiny details and stop pro...

If a fashion stylist who oozes glamour and elegance used to work in the banking industry, then there's hope you for yet, girl. Sharing coffee and a microphone with the ever-inspiring Alyssa Beltempo resulted in a FIRE conversation about forgetting "fancy" and starting exactly where you are today. Alyssa speaks on two of her passions: sustainability and slow fashion, and how they factor into her pu...

What happens when you take your greatest fears and strip their power away? What happens when you fight every single day to live your very best life? There's a saying the life is 10% what's given to you, and 90% what you make of it. Welcome to the first episode of "You Might Not Like It," the podcast that feels like a safe place to land for your small-biz heart, while also leaving you with the moti...