On today's episode I'm chatting with Beverley Cheng. Beverley is a fitness expert and the Founder of Born To Sweat, a fitness blog and brand. While so many people have blogs, Beverley is an example of someone who successfully turned her blog into a business, starting with e-books and workout classes and evolving into week-long fitness retreats. We talk about how Beverley got into the fitness industry and turned her passion into a business. While Beverley is a fitness expert, she’s also a very st...
Jul 15, 2019•45 min•Ep. 39
On today's episode I'm chatting with Nikita Curins, booty expert, Founder of BGWorkout, and my personal trainer. Nikita’s personal journey of learning from his own injury to become a mobility expert is super inspiring. We talk about common issues in the workout world like a lack of mobility, poor squat form and training and dieting misconceptions. Nikita shares specific exercises and recommendations for improving mobility, diagnosing squat errors, improving posture, speeding up weight loss and m...
Jun 25, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 38
On today's episode I'm chatting with Dr. Gabrielle Francis, The Herban Alchemist, a functional medicine doctor who’s been a leader in this field for years. She used to tour with major rock bands, so her naturopathic practice focuses on balancing the challenges of modern day indulgences. We talk about holistic medicine - what it is, and why it has recently gained popularity. We also get into health concerns like leaky gut, inflammation and hormonal maladies. For each of these health issues, Dr. G...
Jun 17, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 37
On today's episode I'm chatting with Dr. Jill Blakeway, best-selling author and functional medicine practitioner. She’s the Founder of Yinova Centre in New York and is known as one of the top functional medicine practitioners in the city. She specializes in the field of fertility, so it was really interesting to discuss how functional medicine can be used to address fertility issues. Dr. Jill also talks about the really widespread health issues that are particularly common amongst women like imb...
Jun 10, 2019•43 min•Ep. 36
On today's episode I'm chatting with Lauren McPhillips, founder of This Renegade Love, a no-filter online space that celebrates the 'renegade life' of turning passions into reality and providing people with actionable steps for business and brand-building. Lauren talks about her life before This Renegade Love and deciding to quit her job and then getting into blogging and content creation. We talk about cultivating a community online through actionable steps and finding your niche. We also get i...
Jun 03, 2019•41 min•Ep. 35
On today's episode I'm chatting with Ashley and Mark, the founders of Obé Fitness, a streaming platform which provides a boutique fitness experience for people at home (but believe me when I say it is completely different from any other streaming platform that’s out there). Ashley and Mark’s entrepreneurial journey is truly fascinating because they both used to be Hollywood talent agents before founding Obe. We talk about how they transitioned from working in Hollywood to entering the fitness in...
May 27, 2019•35 min•Ep. 34
On today's episode I'm chatting with Lindsay Ellingson. Lindsay is a supermodel (and former VS Angel), and the co-founder of clean beauty line, Wander Beauty. Wander Beauty is all about streamlining makeup routines and downsizing makeup bags. While their products are beautiful and ‘Instagrammable’, they pride themselves on efficacy (something I can vet, having tried the line). Wander Beauty has been trying to answer the question "what is missing in the beauty world?”, and really addresses the ma...
May 20, 2019•30 min•Ep. 33
#32 - On today's episode I'm chatting with Rachel Katzman, the founder of Cuvée Beauty, a champagne haircare line which transforms your hair. She also works with her husband, Stephen Pasterino on P.volve. Today’s episode is all about entrepreneurship. We discuss what it takes to build and grow a brand, how to gain customer loyalty, why haircare should be given the same importance as skincare, why ingredients like champagne and truffle extract are good for your hair, along with productivity hacks...
May 13, 2019•38 min•Ep. 32
On today's episode I'm chatting with Meagan Williamson. Meagan is a Pinterest consultant who’s workshop I attended last year and who helped me quadruple my blog traffic in just a few months. When I did her workshop, Meagan told us about the time she sold an engagement ring on Pinterest and made a ton of commission, a concept that was lost on me, since up until that point, I used Pinterest to plan my dream house. Moral of the story: Pinterest is the most powerful tool that small business owners c...
May 06, 2019•47 min•Ep. 197
On today's episode I'm chatting with Jill Dunn and Carlene Higgins, otherwise known as the duo behind Breaking Beauty Podcast. Jill and Carlene are arguably two of the biggest beauty experts, having first been editors before moving onto the world of podcasting where they speak to the founders behind some of the world’s best beauty brands, like Emily Weiss of Glossier and Anastasia Soares of Anastasia Beverley Hills. This episode comes right in time for the Sephora Sale, because it’s a deep dive ...
Apr 29, 2019•51 min•Ep. 207
On today's episode I'm chatting with Dr. Natalie Mulligan. Dr. Natalie is a naturopathic doctor and eating disorder specialist. We previously spoke on episode #16 about all things alternative medicine related, including natural healing modalities, supplements, how to get off birth control and so much more. Since Dr. Natalie is an eating disorder specialist, on today’s episode, we decided to do a deep dive into the topic. We go over what is considered an eating disorder, common misconceptions aro...
Apr 22, 2019•25 min•Ep. 198
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Emily Roberts, my friend and founder of the blog, The Lipstick Fever. Em is a beauty and fashion blogger who moved from New York to London and has managed to build successful relationships with brands in both places. Today’s episode is centred around blogging - how to start a blog, tips for running a successful blog, how to dominate IGTV, build a strong community and so much more. Since Em is a beauty expert, we also get into tons of skincare recommendations...
Apr 15, 2019•36 min•Ep. 197
Today, I’m chatting with Gabrielle Korn, the youngest (and arguably, most progressive) Editor-in-Chief of Nylon Magazine. Gabrielle’s leadership was an integral part of taking Nylon from print to fully digital, and she has pushed racial and sexual diversity to be one of the core tenets of the magazine. In short, she’s a trailblazer. Gabrielle and I talk about everything from breaking into the world of publishing and how to get noticed if you’re just starting out, to pushing diversity and a varie...
Apr 08, 2019•26 min•Ep. 196
This week I'm chatting with Jayme Cyk, former Beauty Director of Violet Grey, and currently a contributing editor and founding member. Jayme left her role as Beauty Director at Violet Grey shortly after our conversation to start her consulting agency, Cannonball Theory, and she was full of all kinds of beauty insider secrets. Violet Grey is the ‘insider beauty edit’. Basically, they’re an editorial meets e-commerce website with a pretty serious vetting process for all products. They work with in...
Apr 01, 2019•44 min•Ep. 197
This week, I’m chatting with Stephanie Gee, co-creator and social media director of Gee Beauty. Steph is a skincare and beauty expert, having been involved in Gee Beauty since her teenage years. I previously interviewed her on episode #5, where she goes over all the basics of skincare. I’d recommend checking that out first because in today’s episode we get into some really specific stuff. Today, we do a deep dive into all things skincare. We chat about preventative skincare, hyperpigmentation, w...
Mar 25, 2019•44 min•Ep. 208
Today I'm chatting with Beca Alexander, the Founder and President of Socialyte about the world of Influencers. Socialyte is one of the top Influencer Management agencies in the world. Beca was one of the OG influencer managers, as in, she was doing it before it was even a thing, so she’s very much on the pulse. Today, she does a deep dive into the world of social media, influencer management, and basically answers all the questions you may have about this industry. She goes over what it takes to...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 209
Today I’m chatting with Laura Davidson about all things fitness. Laura is a fitness influencer, the founder of the ‘My Sweat Story’ blog and the creator of the SweatCity App. Laura is a serious hustler, she had a successful career working for Kevin O’Leary (you may know him from Shark Tank), before going full-time with her career in health and fitness. Oh and the app she launched? She taught herself how to code to build it out in the beginning stages. She’s a living blueprint on how to create he...
Mar 04, 2019•31 min•Ep. 195
Today I'm chatting with Dr. Mona Vand about all things wellness. Dr. Mona Vand is the anti-pharmacy pharmacist who believes in a grassroots approach to health and wellness, stressing the importance of clean eating and lifestyle modifications. She’s been featured on NBC, Purewow, and her Instagram and Youtube videos get hundreds of thousands of views, no big deal. On today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Mona on all things wellness and skincare including food combining and dealing with food cravings, ...
Feb 25, 2019•39 min•Ep. 206
On today's episode I'm chatting with Dana James, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and Founder of The Archetype Diet. Dana has been featured on Vogue, Forbes, and Women’s Health, just to name a few. As a cognitive behavioural specialist, Dana believes that there is a deep link between women’s psychology and their eating habits, which is how she created the archetype diet. In our discussion, she tells me how she came up with the four archetypes, including their desires, goals, dieting patterns and...
Feb 18, 2019•54 min•Ep. 203
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Michelle August, the founder of Spinco about all things fitness and entrepreneurship. Michelle founded Spinco, one of Canada’s best known spin studios when she was just 22, and grew her business very rapidly (the 10th location just opened its doors). Michelle and I talk about cultivating community in the fitness space, creating a safe yet challenging environment for those new to working out, overcoming the fear of failure while launching a business, producti...
Feb 11, 2019•24 min•Ep. 199
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Britta Plug, who Harper’s Bazaar calls the ‘Queen of Holistic Skincare’. Britta is the owner of Studio Britta, a holistic beauty studio in New York; the founder of Wildlings Beauty, a facial Gua Sha Brand; and a facial massage expert. During our chat, Britta and I cover all things holistic beauty. We talk about natural ways to treat acne, the connection between probiotics and skin, lymphatic drainage, facial acupuncture and so much more. To connect with Brit...
Feb 04, 2019•59 min•Ep. 202
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with with Dr. Dennis Gross about all things skincare. We get into non-negotiable ingredients for youthful skin, how to treat acne and hyperpigmentation, the best products to heal scars, why drinking collagen is a myth, LED light therapy, when to start botox, and so much more. Dr. Dennis Gross is board certified dermatologist and surgeon, and founder of his award-winning eponymous skincare line, Dr. Dennis Gross. He’s one of the leading skincare experts in the wor...
Jan 28, 2019•36 min•Ep. 199
On today’s episode, Dr. Mahmoud Zaerian and I do a deep dive into the world of functional modalities for the physical body. Think chiropracty, physiotherapy, acupuncture, etc. Dr. Mahmoud is the Head Therapist for Gymnastics Canada and believes in treating the root cause of injuries, so it’s a really interesting lesson in how the body works. We also get into how the digestive system, hormones, and general wellbeing is affected through the use of these modalities. If you’re not sold on the whole ...
Jan 22, 2019•38 min•Ep. 210
On today’s episode, Dr. Natalie Mulligan and I dive into the world of naturopathy. Natalie is a naturopathic doctor and eating disorder specialist who I like to call the supplement whisperer. We touch on eating disorders and how to approach the topic if someone you know is suffering from it, hormone health, supplements and the importance of proper dosing, essential vitamins, how to balance cortisol, and so much more. Don’t forget to leave a review if you want me to send you one of my Lightroom p...
Jan 14, 2019•47 min•Ep. 204
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Stephen Pasterino, founder of P.volve. Stephen, crowned ‘The Ass Master’ by GQ, is one of New York’s hottest trainers, and has gotten Victoria’s Secret models runway ready before shows. Stephen is known for transforming bodies and helping women reach their optimal shape through effective low-impact movements which eliminate bulk, inflammation and injury. Stephen and I chat about fitness misconceptions, effective movements which transform the body, how to scu...
Jan 07, 2019•48 min•Ep. 196
On this episode, I’m joined by LA-based holistic nutritionist, lifestyle cleanse expert and cancer survivor, Elissa Goodman. After using holistic modalities to heal her body, Elissa became dedicated to educate others about the power of nutrition and mindful living. She’s the author of Cancer Hacks and has been featured on Vogue, Goop, Mind Body Green, amongst so many other publications, so trust me when I say she’s one of the best in the business. Elissa and I chat about all things wellness and ...
Jan 01, 2019•51 min•Ep. 200
Today, I do a deep dive into all things holistic wellness with adaptogen junkie and founder of Glow Bar, Sasha Sabapathy. Sasha is the founder Glow Bar, a 360 wellness destination in London, which is equal parts healthy, delicious, and Instagrammable. She became fascinated with the world of adaptogens when she experienced burn out while working a high-stress job in New York. Sasha and I talk about adaptogens, healthy fats, the benefits of CBD oil, morning routines, stress management, vegan condo...
Dec 24, 2018•53 min•Ep. 200
On today’s episode, I’m chatting with Caleigh Rykiss, entrepreneur, former pro boxer, and the founder of BoLo Inc. about all things fitness and entrepreneurship. Caleigh founded BoLo when she saw a gap in the fitness space and wanted to create an all-encompassing space where women could work out, get their hair done, and do their work or catch up with friends over healthy food. Her approach to health and fitness is very balanced and she’s a big proponent of loving your body and finding activitie...
Dec 17, 2018•36 min•Ep. 203
On this episode, I’m joined by holistic nutritionist and food & wellness blogger, Jordana Hart. Jordana is the founder of iHartNutrition, an online resource for all things food and wellness. As a trained nutritionist with years of experience in the field, Jordana is a big proponent of a balanced diet which grants food freedom. Jordana and I talk about macro and micro nutrients, how to create balanced and satiating meals, burning fat as fuel, the proper way to intermittent fast, myths about j...
Dec 10, 2018•53 min•Ep. 203
On today’s episode, I’m so excited to be chatting with “The Body Whisperer”, Lauren Roxburgh. Lauren is an Alignment Expert and Foam Rolling Specialist, who’s the go-to for Hollywood celebrities and athletes alike. She’s also the author of Taller, Slimmer Younger, a book which helps women speed up their metabolism, gain a few inches of height and feel great from the inside out. She’s been featured on Goop, Vogue, and named one of the “Hottest Trainers in America” by Shape magazine, so believe me...
Dec 03, 2018•42 min•Ep. 204
