Former Real Housewife Roxy Earle, aka @LuxuriousRoxy joins us to talk about her movement #MySizeRox, why she’s pushing back on the fashion industry by helping brands be more inclusive, and what her hopes are for women everywhere. This explosive and empowering episode will have you saying “hell yeah!” over and over again. Roxy will bulldoze your way into your hearts and newsfeed with her positive yet bold honesty about life, bodies, and the power we hold. Follow Roxy on Instagram @LuxuriousRoxy R...
Dec 09, 2019•55 min•Ep. 28
This week we sit down with Reality TV star and all-around amazing woman, Whitney Port. She’s come a long way since her days on The Hills and now speaks candidly into motherhood, being vulnerable on the internet, the realities of reality TV and what it’s like to step back into it again with The Hills reboot. This surprising and engaging conversation will take you into a whole new side of Whitney, one that will leave you wanting more, which you can get with her podcast “With Whit” and on IG @Whitn...
Dec 02, 2019•42 min•Ep. 27
In just the second year of university, Devon Brooks became one of the youngest female successful entrepreneurs when she founded BLO in Vancouver, Canada. But, that’s not her whole story. You see, Devon is also a two-time attack survivor, thriving now in the life after. In this in-depth conversation, we creep into the world and mind of Devon Brooks, entrepreneur, speaker, wife, mother. Discussing what it means to be a trauma survivor, the choices we make and the reason she’s yet again becoming an...
Nov 25, 2019•54 min•Ep. 26
A young wife and mother, wakes to find her husband dying beside her. In this shocking story of grief and love, Marnie boldly breaks new ground with her life, no matter the circumstances she faces over and over again. We have much to learn about the life after, and the shocking things that we can find ourselves grateful for. Unpredictable life, and the beauty of it all. Find Marnie and social media partner Jamie, at @Helmet.Free.Life! Receive 15% off your Four Sigmatic order- just go to foursigma...
Nov 18, 2019•53 min•Ep. 25
Highschool sweethearts Filipa (@FilipaJackson) and Sameer (@playingwithapparelmen) had the picture perfect life. Travel and fashion bloggers, who climbed to insta-fame looked like they had it all. But behind all the perfect-picture life, was a reality that few knew about or could even begin to grasp. Journey through this conversation with Filipa as she tells her remarkable 3 year experience with infertility. This story will make you smile and cry all at once with an ending that is not to be miss...
Nov 11, 2019•53 min•Ep. 24
Kristi Lee, an Aussie-Canadian, mother and crime podcast junkie decided to start her own one day as a creative outlet for herself outside of being a wife and mom. Canadian True Crime podcast was born and now has 200,000 downloads per episode, making it one of the top-performing crime podcasts there is! From motherhood, postpartum depression, anxiety and the one story that has always stuck with her, we're talking life, crime and human nature and our fascination with it all. Produced by Dear Media...
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 23
We’ve heard about managing our anxiety or learning to cope with anxiety, but what about owning it? International Best Selling Book “Own Your Anxiety” author Julian Brass sits down and has a power hour with us, in a conversation that started over an email a year ago. This will leave you feeling inspired and thinking about our mental health in an entirely new light. Get ready to feel chills. Get 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/papaya Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices....
Oct 28, 2019•54 min•Ep. 22
This week we nerd out on VAGINAS!! Kim Vopni aka @VaginaCoach is a pelvic floor educator who's lending her knowledge to help us "Think Inside The Box!". From Kegels to peeing yourself, pain during sex and so much more. It's all going down. Way down, there. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 21, 2019•51 min•Ep. 21
This week we sit down with @Mindfully.Tara of @zero.waste.collective, for an inspiring and approachable conversation around pollution, waste and how we can make daily efforts in our own homes and communities to make a difference for our planet. Produced by Dear Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Oct 14, 2019•48 min•Ep. 20
One day after a night of celebrating a friend's birthday, Markie’s life was forever changed. Escaping human trafficking was a long, winding road, filled with deceit and shocking twists and turns. Yet her message of forgiveness and a life after this pain is something we can all walk away learning from. @markie.ethier now shares her story with grace and grit, using it for change, even taking to the infamous TEDx stage. This will be a story you won’t soon forget. Follow Markie on Instagram @ markie...
Oct 07, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 19
Today, were sitting down with Self Love Coach, Paul Fishman. Paul has a story that will remind us all of the power of self-love and the road to it. Paul has taken his life experiences and channeled it in a way that will transform the way you think and approach life. With a voice as smooth as butter, Paul gets into the hotel bed with us as we chat about life, body changes, and what diet really means. This is not one to be missed. Connect with Paul on Instagram @paulfishman and online at paulfishm...
Sep 30, 2019•45 min•Ep. 18
This week we are in Apple Park with the twins of @beckermanblog as they share their stories about individuality, breaking fashion molds, as well as their incredible story of an unbelievable career, alongside sisterhood and friendship. Their story will inspire you to choose your own path, finally wear what you want, and to not look at “failure” the same way again. The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get r...
Sep 23, 2019•40 min•Ep. 207
Trigger Warning: child abuse, addiction On today’s episode, we’re sitting down with Alexis Haines, the host of the Recovering from Reality Podcast, a show inspired by her public journey from reality TV sensation and heroin addiction to sobriety, motherhood, and wellness. We’re opening up, and diving deep into dealing with trauma, moving beyond our shame, and how to truly find healing. Learn from Alexis’s massive transformation and find hope even in the darkest moments in your life. Find Alexis H...
Sep 16, 2019•55 min•Ep. 212
On today’s episode, we’re chatting with Julie Cole of Mabel’s Labels, a company by moms, for moms, creating durable and fun labels for families. We talk everything mom life and business with Julie, learning from her story of advocating for kids facing adversity, how a new diagnosis unexpectedly pushed her towards entrepreneurship, and of course, how she balances it all raising six kids and running a business. Settle in and join today’s conversation for some motherhood and business inspiration! F...
Sep 09, 2019•57 min•Ep. 209
On today’s episode, we’re sitting down (or, really, snuggling up to) Chelsea Charlotte, of @choosingchelsea. Chelsea is a mom, a registered nurse, and a self-love and body confidence advocate online. We chat about how to find yourself and focus on your own self development, even as a young mom. Chelsea’s experience and journey through self consciousness and into self confidence will inspire you as we learn about how she got to where she is today. Find Chelsea Online: https://www.instagram.com/ch...
Sep 02, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 210
We’re chatting with Arielle Estoria, poet, author, speaker and total empath. Tune in and get ready because we’re covering everything from how to deal with comparison to how to crush it on your first date. Plus, why we shouldn’t be scared of fighting or “passionate discussions” in relationships, and how to find your way in a career when you have lots of different passions. Find Arielle Online: https://www.instagram.com/arielleestoria/ https://www.arielleestoria.com/ The Papaya Podcast is a weekly...
Aug 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 211
Today we’re sitting down with Jessica Mann, makeup artist and content creator behind @TheBlondeMann on Instagram. We’re keeping it light, and then diving deep talking about everything from being voted the best selfie taker in high school to the importance of women raising each other up and growing together, rather than isolating ourselves in a competitive mentality. Tune in as we discover the positive side of social media, learn about how to deal with family members who don’t support your dreams...
Aug 19, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 213
Today we’re getting personal with a Q&A! Sarah is answering your questions about everything from mental self awareness, losing weight and still being an advocate for self acceptance, grieving the loss of a past self, what she eats, and more! Tune in for some real talk and authentic vulnerability! - The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, because we are...
Aug 12, 2019•59 min•Ep. 208
Let’s get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Today we’re going to learn some important truths about how we exist in the world and how we can take a step back and learn from others. Jenny Jay is generously educating about white privilege, sharing about her own culture, and when it’s the right time to be curious and ask questions of people in marginalized groups, and when it’s the right time to use good old Google. This episode is all about having important conversations and becoming more aware...
Aug 05, 2019•59 min•Ep. 214
Today we’re sitting down with Leisse Wilcox, professional human and brand therapist who shares the journey that transformed her into the person that she is today. Get ready to dive into true vulnerability, because we’re covering everything from learning to love yourself after massive change, growing confidence and designing a life for yourself, and leaning into a crisis to improve your life. Leisse is teaching us how to turn something ugly into something beautiful with what she calls Emotional A...
Jul 29, 2019•56 min•Ep. 208
Tune in to today’s episode for a heartfelt conversation with Anna and Lindy, the founders of Love Powered Co, a company that creates affirmation cards that promote self love and confidence in women, teens, and kids. In addition to hearing their incredible story, we’re chatting all about finding confidence in motherhood (if that’s even possible?), growing a brand new company from the ground up, and how to learn an attitude of community instead of competition with other women. Ready to feel inspir...
Jul 22, 2019•47 min•Ep. 212
Shaughnessy is a restorative tattoo artist based in British Columbia, Canada who is passionate about making people feel confident by restoring their natural features with tattooing. Today we’re chatting with Shaughnessy about how she got her start with eyebrow microblading and how that eventually led into her tattooing areolas onto breast cancer survivors as well as other people who have lost their nipples. Plus, tune into a bonus segment on today’s episode all about the best parts of visiting V...
Jul 15, 2019•55 min•Ep. 209
Today we’re getting approachable with Samantha and Alyssa! Take a deep dive into the truth behind the beauty industry and the world of influencers, revealed by some of the most authentic girls in the game. Samantha Ravndahl is a talented makeup artist, Instagram creator, YouTuber and podcast host alongside her best friend Alyssa Anderson. In this episode, we’re chatting about the reality of brand deals and the impact of advertising online, how to work towards self acceptance and starting to love...
Jul 08, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 215
Today we’re getting deep with Ashley from Mind Online Therapy. We’re tackling everything from postpartum mental health, sexuality in relationships or as a single mom, and so much more. Tune in and chill out, and prepare for this heartfelt therapy session with Sarah and Ashley. Find Mind Online Therapy Online: https://www.mindonline.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/mindonlinetherapy/ The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 215
Kenzie Brenna is an actress, speaker, and writer from Canada sharing the most vulnerable parts of herself to show other women they are not alone. From mental health to body confidence, Kenzie is not afraid to tackle it all with grace. Tune into this week’s episode for some serious real talk about how we can learn to love ourselves from the inside out. Find Kenzie Online: @kenziebrenna The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some ...
Jun 24, 2019•59 min•Ep. 206
Today we are chatting with Briana, the founder of Bikini Body Mommy, mother of five from Southern California, and all around body-confident babe. Briana’s empowering home workouts have had a huge impact on countless women’s personal wellness journeys, and today we get to hear the story behind it all, from the Bikini Body Mommy herself! Find Briana Online: @bikinibodymommy bikinibodymommy.com The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in wit...
Jun 24, 2019•42 min•Ep. 205
What do you get when you put together a light hearted, feminine brand with a hilarious podcast, and a whole lot of coffee and plants? You get today’s guest, Bailey Stanworth. Founder of @playdigital, @shopstateofgrace, and the co-host of @whatdayisitpodcast, Bailey is a creative powerhouse who is sharing her inspiring story and amazing sense of humour with us today. Joining us later in the show is Bailey’s life-saving intern Jacci, who hosts the What Day is It? podcast alongside her. Sit back, r...
Jun 24, 2019•49 min•Ep. 209
Welcome to the brand new Papaya Podcast, hosted by Sarah Nicole. Creator of @thebirdspapaya, Sarah is stepping out and sharing her brand new podcast. Speaking through vulnerability with confidence, Sarah is sharing her journey in the digital space, all leading up to starting her own show, with today’s episode. The Papaya Podcast is a weekly show where your host, Sarah Nicole, dishes out some sweetness mixed in with some seeds of wisdom. Get ready to get inspired, get candid, and get real, becaus...
Jun 21, 2019•31 min•Ep. 211