Have you ever come to the point where you have to choose between career and love? I’m pretty sure we all had that moment in our lives. It’s often an option between career or something else. Which is why I decided to let you know a fact: REALATIONSHIPS AND SUCCESS ARE HARD! ----more---- No, I didn’t misspell that word. Realationships are genuine relationships. This is the bond where you will take a bullet for someone and it is so rare and precious. Sometimes, we think that relationships are hard ...
Feb 16, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 57
As cliche as it may sound, healing starts within. I know, you think it’s a corny saying that people just throw around whenever someone’s struggling. But in this episode, Natalie and Jenny talk about how their healing journey led to their success. ----more---- This episode is filled with learnings and anecdotes wherein the healing process was given importance. Without it, Jenny wouldn’t be where she is today, an internationally recognized live streaming expert, coach, CMO, visual keynote speaker,...
Feb 09, 2022•29 min•Ep. 56
Who doesn’t want to work for something they love? We all dream of the day when we start seeing the fruits of our labor and the best way to track that is by having a physical reminder – a passion planner. ----more---- This is not a promotional episode for passion planners but it is an episode that encourages you to start writing your goals and things you are passionate about. Working without seeing anything at the end is like driving an endless road to nowhere. ----more---- Natalie and Shalinda s...
Feb 02, 2022•31 min•Ep. 55
What is vanity? We are all so unused to putting ourselves first that we see it as vanity. This will be cleared up in this episode as Shalinda and Natalie talk to Frankie Smith, an artist that specializes in brows, micropigmentation, and other cosmetic procedures that elevates one's confidence. ----more---- This episode is where Frankie shares her story as someone with Crohn's disease, but is also an entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Cosmetica and part of an amazing non-profit organization, Angels ...
Jan 26, 2022•27 min•Season 2Ep. 54
For 2022, Let our mantra be: LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Yes, you have to listen to what your body wants from now on. In this episode, Natalie and Shalinda share their experiences wherein they have to learn to listen to their bodies and honour their personal boundaries, especially when they are sick. ----more---- As women, we are pressured to always be productive and useful. This pressure leads to toxic traits such as trying to work or attending that gathering despite being sick. We were forced to beli...
Jan 19, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 53
When people invite you to invest in stocks, it’s scary right? We all have this notion of it being risky and dominated by white old men. Angela Matthews is here to prove that it can be possible for anyone to be an investor, thanks to our latest techs. She sheds a light on how we can see stock investing and not be scared about it! So, grab a pen and paper and play this episode now. ----more---- Angela Matthews is a DIY investment consultant and strategist. She is the founder of the Happy Investor ...
Jan 12, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 52
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE! We are so happy to bring you our amazing executive assistant for this year’s first podcast. Alexa is a plus-size FIlipina living in the Philippines with exceptional talents that helped us grow our company. In this episode, Natalie and Alexa talk about freelancing life and how it opened up opportunities and freedom for her. ----more---- It is rare to see such a meaningful conversation between a boss and an employee but these two make it work. They sound like friends havin...
Jan 05, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 51
WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 50 and we are celebrating it by sharing the top 5 lessons Natalie and Shalinda learned as they created this amazing podcast and where they are now. Make sure to have a pen and paper, you really need to note these down especially if you are a podcaster or planning to create your own podcast. ----more---- In this episode, Natalie and Shalinda share stories of how they started and sustained this podcast. Let me tell you now, it is not all fun and games! They gave emphasis to h...
Dec 15, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Have you ever had that moment when a random idea popped into your mind? How many times have you acted on it? Fortunately, our podcast guest, Tanya Dalton listened to that small voice and went in with her idea. ----more---- A little background about our guest, Tanya is a mother, wife, speaker, author, and nationally recognized productivity expert. She has a long list of credentials in her bio and everything makes her more amazing. ----more---- In this episode, Tanya and Natalie chats about Tanya’...
Dec 08, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Who doesn’t like a wedding dress that fits you like a glove and makes you feel great? ----more---- Weddings are a huge part of most people’s lives and as much as possible, they want it to be unique and momentous. Wedding gowns are one of the main things a bride stresses about. It may be because they can’t find the right style or even the right size. Most shops carry sample sizes and there is a large percentage of women who are left uncatered. This is why Rosie Red started her business of creatin...
Dec 01, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 48
How much are you making now? Did this question make you feel uncomfortable? Many people feel weird answering that question but in reality, it shouldn’t be much of a matter. ----more---- In this episode, Natalie and Shalinda talk about money and how important it is to talk about it, especially between women. It is undeniable that women make less than men in any field, despite exerting more effort. In this episode, our hosts discuss why it is vital for women to share their money stories. Not to br...
Nov 24, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Success looks different in everyone. Some see a stable nine to five job as a success, while some see it in the every creation. ----more---- Christina Khaz Harmer, the CEO of Khaz Design, shares her story and version of success. In this episode, she shares her road to creating and growing Khaz Designs while working a full time job as an Executive Assistant, a passion project turned into a business! ----more---- Learn more about how Christina got into the fashion industry and started creating a br...
Nov 17, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 46
Starting a business with a friend is similar to a marriage... you’re there for each other through the good and bad. Whenever you’re having trouble, you know who you can go to for help. ----more---- In this episode, Natalie and Shalinda have a real and raw chat about what it's like to be best friends in the world of business. The hard conversations that have to happen in order to avoid becoming a statistic because low trust and poor communication are the primary reasons why most business partners...
Nov 10, 2021•9 min•Season 2Ep. 45
What is the point of fearing something we cannot see? When we face a crossroad or an unexpected change in our lives, we either fight, freeze or take flight. But, typically we also have fear, even if we don’t admit it. There will always be moments in our lives where we are given information that creates choices we need to make. Those choices give us openings to the “unknown”. Learn to embrace it, instead of fearing it. ----more---- In this episode, Shalinda talks about dealing with the fear of th...
Nov 03, 2021•12 min•Ep. 44
Who are you to do that? This is a question we all heard more than once, if not from our family and friends, then from ourselves. We all have moments where we feel like we don’t deserve great things in life. Where we question if we are good enough to do something. If we are worthy enough to follow our dreams. And when we finally accomplish them, if we are worthy of the dreams themselves.----more---- In this episode, Natalie talks about imposter syndrome, what it is and how common it is. She discu...
Oct 27, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 43
In this episode Natalie talks all about consistency in business. What it means to take small tiny steps forward to big most audacious dreams, and never give up. No matter how many times life knocks you down being tenacious with a sparkle of stuborn and not giving up. Where would you be today if 4 years ago you allowed yourself to dream and started to move toward that dream? Where will you be 4 years from now if you don't change anything? If you keep trying new things and quitting them because th...
Oct 20, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 42
In this episode, Shalinda opens up and shares one of the hardest moments she’s ever experienced in her life, and it happened recently. Have you ever felt like your body is a topic of conversation in all aspects of your life? If so, you're going to want to listen. ----more---- There is good in goodbyes, especially if you are saying goodbye to toxic people in your life! Shalinda and Natalie talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly in dating. The two discuss the gravity of physical attraction in ...
Oct 13, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 41
In this episode Natalie opens up about her life and real everyday struggles she is currently facing. Listen in to hear about what happened when Natalie had to call 911 because her daughter was choking. At the same time dealing with a close friend in the hospital for mental health and having to make some life or death medical decisions plus so much more. ----more---- Natalie also opens up about the state of the world and how its effecting her mental health, she updates us on her Crohn's disease a...
Oct 06, 2021•15 min•Season 2Ep. 40
Have you ever thought of starting your own podcast? If so you're in the right place. In this episode Natalie & Shalinda discuss how their business started as well as launching their brand new Podcasting Program READY SET RECORD! It is a 6 week program that walks you through step by step starting your podcast. Tune in! If your interested in learning more (joining or being added to our waitlist if your listening in the future) Click here: https://www.sandspodcasting.com/rsr Follow us on Instag...
Sep 29, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Your time is now! It's time to go all in. Stop sitting on the sidelines waiting. Giving 50% effort and expecting 100% results. Enough of that. What's the worst that could happen if you believed in yourself? In this episodes Natalie talks about believing yourself and going all in. She will also teach you all about monetizing your podcast and making money on instagram (tangible tips and trick). Tune in! ----more---- The challenge is running from Sept 20th to Sept 24th 2021 ----more---- If you woul...
Sep 25, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Your dreams will only take you as far as you act on them. If you are ready to level up listen to this episode. Day 4 of the 5 days It's Time for Your Light to Shine Podcasting Challenge ----more---- The challenge is running from Sept 20th to Sept 24th, 2021 ----more---- If you would like to join the link is: https://sandscreative.ck.page/itsyourtimetoshine If you are listening to this in the future and want to reach out to us at S&S Podcasting our website is: www.sandspodcasting.com ----more...
Sep 24, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 37
Day 3 of The It's Your Time To Shine 5-day Podcasting challenge is all about tips to speaking as a professional podcaster. Shalinda Kirby has 15 years of broadcasting experience, she is on radio shows all across Canada and she gives you the top tips to speaking like a professional broadcaster. ----more---- Do you have an engaging, high-quality, exciting podcast that draws your listeners in? Then tune in! ----more---- The challenge is running from Sept 20th to Sept 24th 2021 ----more---- If you w...
Sep 23, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Day 2 of our Podcasting Challenge we talk all about creating hype within your community. We teach you how to find your target market, how to do effective market research and how to launch your podcast in a way that you will be successful right out the gate. Then you will want to listen to this episode. ----more---- The challenge is running from Sept 20th to Sept 24th 2021 ----more---- If you would like to join the link is: https://sandscreative.ck.page/itsyourtimetoshine If you are listening to ...
Sep 22, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Do you want to start a successful broadcasting standards podcast? Then you will want to listen to this episode. We have a free 5 day challenge running from Sept 20th to Sept 24th. If you would like to join the link is: https://sandscreative.ck.page/itsyourtimetoshine If you are listening to this in the future and want to reach out to us at S&S Podcasting our website is: www.sandspodcasting.com Find us on Instagram @s.and.s.creative to never miss another challenge!...
Sep 20, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 34
Natalie took Johhhannas social media management course at the beginning of 2021 and attributes that course to the start of S & S Creative. Johhhanna is a digital nomad and has been crushing the online business world for YEARS. She is in a transition stage in her business, moving through burnout to finding what she is passionate about again. Johhhanna shares so many gold nuggets in this podcast, you will not want to miss it! ----more---- Find Johhhanna at: Website https://learn.johhhanna.com/...
Sep 15, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 33
If you have ever felt annoyed by someone asking you how you are doing or wanting to give you advice this episode is for you. Natalie knows what it is like to feel alone and to be frustrated when someone tries to ask about her Crohn's disease. She opens up about how annoyed she use to be when anyone gave her any advice, and how you can reframe people giving you advice and have a constructive conversation. ----more---- Follow us on Instagram @s.and.s.creative...
Sep 08, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 32
This solo episode with Natalie gives you all the reasons why it's necessary to travel on your own at least once in your life. Natalie has traveled all over the world, many times on her own getting into some insane situations and it has made her who she is today. She explains how traveling alone will change your life. ----more---- Dream Big, Tune in. ----more---- Join our Facebook Community Follow us on Instagram @S.and.S.Creative...
Sep 06, 2021•8 min•Season 2Ep. 31
Do you want to live a content life? Or, do you want to live an extraordinary life? In this solo episode, Natalie lights a fire under your ass on why it's time to step out of your comfort zone, stop the complacency and follow your wildest dreams. ----more---- Click Here to get your FREE 7 Tips to Podcasting ----more---- Follow us on Instagram @S.and.S.Creative...
Aug 30, 2021•16 min•Season 2Ep. 30
Natalie's first solo episode talking to you about what can happen when you finally believe in yourself and how her life changed when she finally took that scary leap. Dream Big & Tune in Click Here to get your FREE 7 Tips to Podcasting Follow us on Instagram @S.and.S.Creative
Aug 23, 2021•23 min•Season 2Ep. 29
It's been exactly 397 days since we last released a podcast? Why? Well, you're going to have to listen to get the juicy details. We talk about postpartum anxiety, seasonal depression, job changes, breakups, friendship dynamics, business goals and so much more. This episode gets deep! Dream Big & Tune in Click Here to get your FREE 7 Tips to Podcasting Follow us on Instagram @S.and.S.Creative...
Aug 16, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 28
