If you’ve ever felt like you should be doing more to make the world a better place but didn’t know where to start, this one’s for you.In this episode, we sit down with Madeline Shaw, social entrepreneur, feminist leader, and author of The Greater Good: Social Entrepreneurship for Everyday People Who Want to Change the World.From founding Lunapads (now Aisle) to building inclusive business ecosystems, Madeline shares the real talk on how to build a mission-driven business, even if you don’t have ...
May 29, 2025•58 min
What if your biggest ROI didn’t come from longer hours, but from treating your people better? In this refreshingly honest episode, we sit down with Lauren Legere , Clinical Director and Founder of Latitude Counselling and Co-Founder of Latitude Wellness , to talk about building profitable companies without sacrificing wellness. From toxic work culture and burnout to creating collaborative, compassionate workplaces, Lauren shows us how we can be both kind and successful and why the hustle mindset...
May 21, 2025•50 min
What if the answer to your burnout isn’t doing less but doing it differently ? In this grounding and galvanizing episode, we sit down with Amrita Ahuja, creator of the Groundwork Productivity System, a method that’s been introducing ease and flow to overwhelmed high-achievers since 2010. From tech to wellness, social justice to startups, Amrita’s framework has transformed how people approach time, energy, and decision-making. We dive into the myth of work-life balance, how to calm your internal ...
May 15, 2025•52 min
What if the richest life has nothing to do with your bank balance? In this first-ever Bombshell Book Club episode, Raquelle and Kristina unpack Robin Sharma’s The Wealth Money Can’t Buy and take you beyond the personal development platitudes. Through honest, hilarious, and deeply reflective conversation, they explore what it really means to live a life of richness, purpose, and alignment in today’s over-hustled world. From early-morning miracle routines (are they really worth it?) to why “legacy...
May 08, 2025•40 min
What does it take to go from a hospital bed in Nigeria to building a global movement for equity and empowerment? In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Efe Fruci, TED speaker, consultant and Founder of the Odihi Foundation and Bigger Ideas Conference. Efe shares her extraordinary story of overcoming illness, betrayal, systemic racism, and academic doubt to forge a life rooted in purpose. From boarding schools in Nigeria to biomedical labs in Oxford, and now boardrooms across Canada, Efe op...
May 01, 2025•57 min
Can a piece of tech help you listen to your body better without running your life? 💡 In this episode, we’re diving into our unfiltered review of the Oura Ring —a sleek health wearable designed to track your sleep , stress , fitness , and even your cycle . But here’s the catch: we aren’t here for tech that tells us what to do—we’re here for tools that serve us, not control us. 😌 We break down: Why we ditched our buzzing Apple Watches for something less intrusive The best (and most unexpected) O...
Apr 24, 2025•35 min
In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Denise Williams , a systems thinker, Coast Salish leader, and former CEO of the First Nations Technology Council, to talk about what it really takes to lead, especially when you're the first, the only, or the one expected to hold it all together. From growing up in Haida Gwaii to becoming CEO at just 27, Denise shares her journey of building bridges between tech, tradition, and truth. We talk about digital sovereignty , being mixed-race in a world ...
Apr 17, 2025•40 min
Welcome to the very first episode of our visual podcast, Bombshell Brunches — now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stream+ and TELUS Optik TV! This is our origin story. You’ll hear how a small, no-networking, no-cliques brunch group of badass women in the music industry became a global movement of creative thinkers, change-makers, and underrepresented voices. We talk about: How misogyny in the music biz sparked a new kind of “boys club” — built on mimosas and mutual respect 🍾 The moment we...
Apr 10, 2025•25 min
We’ve saved you a seat at the Bombshell Brunches table. Join us - a community who knows they were put here for more as we chat with awe-inspiring guests. We’ll spill the tea, serve up success stories and leave you with bite-sized take-aways you can use to build the world you want to see. Kristina’s creativity, combined with Raquelle’s curiosity, make for dynamic, engaging, and empowering episodes. We believe we can create meaningful change, love our work, and maintain our well-being. Let’s do th...
Apr 10, 2025•2 min
Well, the time has come, BBs! We have an episode of big news for you, and it’s definitely one to listen in on. We’ve recorded over 100 episodes, done a four-month livestream hyperlocal series with Storyhive Summer Crew, and have 30 episodes up on Telus Optik TV. We’re so proud of the community that’s built itself around us, and are here today to share the next steps in our Bombshell journey. So sit back, listen in, and send us your DMs after you hear our big news! Love always, you beautiful huma...
Oct 25, 2022•18 min
Have you ever questioned the direction of your career just to pull the proverbial fire alarm - running across the world for an Eat, Pray, Love-esque adventure? Or at least dreamed of it? If so, this episode is one you’re going to love. Annaliesse was born with a passion for interior design. After one semester at UVic she realized she needed to follow that dream. That week her parents packed her up and she headed off to Europe where she met a guy floating by in the Ocean in Greece which led her t...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min
HOLY-GUACAMOLE this was a BEAST of an episode. Seriously - you’re going to want to listen all the way to the end. Today we sat down with fighter, boxing promoter, nutritionist and personal trainer, Jana to talk about the KEY differences between “Training” and “Working out”, how to build mental toughness, THE most effective strategies to hit your fitness goals, which diet trends Jana wishes would disappear forever, how to not take sexism personally and instead use it as a challenge, AND SO MUCH M...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 37 min
From $250,000 in student loans, no collateral and $200 to start a business, Dr. Mary is the poster child for failing her way into perceived success, and then to sustained and achievement-based success! From a small 250 sq ft. studio to a 5,000 square foot building, multiple staff, Dr. Mary had achieved the fortune that she always wanted, and a complete lack of happiness that came along with it. We talk through the chemistry of burnout, the neuroscience of meditation, chakras, and what to do to m...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Thinking larger than life is standard practice for this badass bombshell! Melody sits down with us to discuss the supercool origin story of EatArt and the work in and around sustainable machinery and art works. We talk through alternative energies, mentoring next gen energy consumers, and steering a ship on volunteer hours alone. We talk through the “Do-ocracy” of love-led organisations, the importance of delegating to others, and how to find skill exchange sweet points within a team. If you’re ...
Sep 20, 2022•47 min
OKAY Bombshells! Today we are digging into “Career Hygiene”. We talk about the top myths about resumés, what you should have in your “Career Dashboard”, how to present yourself on social media, whether you should add a picture to a resumé and so much more. Whether you own your own company, haven’t applied to a job in decades or are actively looking for work - we discuss the exact reasons you need to be paying attention to your Career Hygiene TODAY. AND of course, this episode was with none other...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 7 min
It’s our first Tuesday Newsday! Raquelle and Kristina pick a few of their top stories in recent news, and unpack them for this brunch break with you. From Chinatown to CRA Money, Loss to Healthcare Access, we take you on a Tuesday journey through recent events that have impacted us. RESOURCES: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/long-time-chinatown-security-guard-still-traumatized-after-random-attack-grateful-for-community-support-1.6027176 CRA Money! https://moneywise.ca/taxes/how-to-find-out-if-you-have-unc...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Ready for your level-up career adventure? For our HAPPY 100th EPISODE, we talk about how to build those skills in order to live a global life! Lily Allen-Duenas fell in love with yoga and meditation at the early age of 10. After reaching burnout, Lily took a year to re-evaluate her life and listen for her true calling. After making the choice to become a travelling yoga instructor, Lily launched a global career, met her future husband, and taught and studied her way into a beautiful new life. We...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 20 min
From bucket lists to building community, Bea and her partner Dana Harvey envisioned a place to share and sit in circle, sharing their psychedelic journeys with like-minded women. Fast forward one year to the inaugural Sisters in Psychedelics Summit, we’re sitting in circle with Bea to get the tea on their psychedelic journey! From preparation, to the journey itself to the lifelong integration of learning, we talk coaches, trip sitters, the history of MDMA, Ketamine Clinics and so mush(room) more...
Aug 23, 2022•57 min
Well, Kristina and Raquelle have just finished a summer-long livestream series, and settle in for a good old brunch break on a topic that’s been on the back burner for a hot minute. We know so many of you are out there changing the world in your own unique ways, and we love you for it. Our big question: what kind of energy are you using to create that change, and is that serving you best? We love to dig deep into our existences through conversations like this, and we want to know what keeps you ...
Aug 16, 2022•43 min
4 Months, 38 Livestreams, Countless new connections and local obsessions later and our summer livestream series is officially OVER! As a special super wrap-up episode we sat down with Liam Montgomery to discuss how to produce epic livestreams while fostering connections with your audience. We got into how to promote, produce and host a livestream. From top gear and equipment to Kristina and Raquelle's biggest take-aways this is not an episode to miss as we all move forward in this hyper-digital ...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Hold onto your hats, bombshells because we have an EPISODE for you! Today Kristina and I get schooled on all things vagina and pelvic floor health. What we learned is CRAZY! Spoiler alert - no one should be afraid to laugh, sneeze, run or jump rope for fear of peeing. Not due to age. Not due to giving birth to one or more children. It just simply shouldn't be a thing. We've got THE tips on how to keep your body and pelvis healthy as well as some seriously kick a$$ baby shower ideas. This episode...
Aug 02, 2022•44 min
Today we sat down with one of our fav's Ocean Bloom! We've talked about spirituality and healing and how stress is held in the body with Ocean in the past. If you missed it make sure you scroll back to episode 58 (it's AH-Mazing). TODAY we talked all things FITNESS. As a past world fitness champion and a current world traveller we couldn't think of anyone else who would be better suited to talk about getting that fitness routine back during the endemic. It's a weird, transitional time and we nee...
Jul 26, 2022•26 min
Today we sat down with Golden Ears Cheesecrafters co-founder, Emma Davison. We talk about life as an entrepreneur, the cardinal rules of founding a business with your sister, how to communicate bad news and how to build a team that has as much excitement about your product as you do! ANND if you're as in love with cheese as I am, you MUST check out the livestream HERE for a behind-the-scenes look at some seriously delicious cheese and to learn the art of the cheese board. About Our Guest: Two Ma...
Jul 19, 2022•43 min
This week we got to chat with a modern day healer. After finishing a Living Full in Vancouver livestream with Chase where he guided us through breath work, meditation and sound bathing ( find it here ) we couldn't help but invite him onto Bombshell Brunches. We talked about his journey battling depression and self-identity, how he found the healing power of sound and how one can create the life of their dreams while doing what they love. About Our Guest: Chase Trellert has traveled the world in ...
Jul 12, 2022•34 min
If you’re like us, right now the world feels heavy. Burnout is a recurring theme, pandemic isolation and social justice fights have permeated our daily lives. Many of our friends, peers, colleagues and family, including you wonderful listeners, have voiced an inability to make strong decisions, to know where to start to help. So, Kristina sits down with local City Council Candidate Ian Cromwell to help outline, define, and un-blur some of the lines of Vancouver’s upcoming Municipal Election. We ...
Jul 05, 2022•19 min
As someone who has worked in the Entertainment Industry for almost 15 years, Kristina has some knowledge of the myths and busts of the glamour of the music industry. She has been researching, working and advocating for sustainable careers in Entertainment, and is going to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions of working as an actor, songwriter, voice artist and creative. This week, sit down for some hard-hitting tea about the myths and misconceptions of our beloved entertainment industry, ...
Jun 28, 2022•38 min
WE'RE 90 EPISODES DEEP! How did that even happen?! We wish we had a super epic celebratory episode for you but maybe we'll have to do that for our 100th episode. For today you get to join us in our delirious post-livestream state. We get silly, we fill you in, it's all authentic and stuff. Enjoy laughing at us and we can't wait to see you next week! To connect with Bombshell Brunches: click HERE To connect with Kristina Lao: click HERE To connect with Raquelle Roodenburg: click HERE Thank you to...
Jun 21, 2022•28 min
You have a SOLO episode today with Raquelle. You can expect a different vibe as Raquelle pays tribute to her Oma after losing her last week and speaks on navigating the uncertain seas of grief. Never to be times or contained grief is the ultimate lesson in letting go of control - not that Raquelle will ever do that without a fight! If you've ever lost someone, lost a version of yourself, or ended a relationship - this episode is for you. To connect with Bombshell Brunches: click HERE To connect ...
Jun 15, 2022•23 min
Well, Raquelle is back, and we’re in a FOREST! We took a hike up with our livestream gear, and figured we’d use it on the way down, too. So, listen in to the hilarity and honesty of our next moves as we navigate the trail AND our lives, in serendipitous existential parallel. To connect with Bombshell Brunches: click HERE To connect with Kristina Lao: click HERE To connect with Raquelle Roodenburg: click HERE Thank you to our incredible BB Team: Glen , Bosco , Hannah , Grace , Rowan , and Chris !...
Jun 07, 2022•25 min
What really happens when you springboard into your next, bolder, braver version of you? Well, here’s Kristina’s take on the flying pains of building a braver, bolder life. The last few weeks, we’ve been learning to livestream, and navigating life curveballs along the way. Our beautiful BB community has taught us how to be brave in order to live full so well, that now we’re left with the blessed curse of getting what we asked for: MORE. Listen to Kristina’s top takeaways in the wake of producing ...
May 31, 2022•41 min
