Our Favourite Things: 30 Things We Can’t Live Without The best part of having besties? Other than having a constant sounding board, it’s got to be learning about new products and things they love so that you can fall in love too. Whether you’re in desperate need of gift ideas, or just want to hang out and get to know us better through the things we love, this episode will leave you laughing and ready to do some online shopping. LINKS AND MENTIONS IN THE PODCAST: 1. Saje Peppermint Halo: https://...
Jun 07, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 9
This week, we dive into everything wedding-related, in what is surely to be the first of a few episodes on this topic as we follow along with Amanda’s own planning journey. Whether you’re getting ready for your own nuptials or supporting a friend as they prepare for theirs, we get real about how to navigate the journey ahead and where to begin. In this episode, we cover what to think about when you start planning, how to keep it true to you and your partner, and for those buying a dress - how to...
May 10, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Befriending Our Bodies: Changing Our Thought Patterns Around How We Look In a world that is focused on our outward appearances, we’ve noticed a shift in our awareness around our bodies that has come with the onset of this new decade. In this week’s episode, we get honest about the parts of ourselves that have made us uncomfortable in the past, reflect on missed experiences because of our body image challenges, and talk about our hopes for the future. From challenging the way we think to confront...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Challenging Conversations: Learning To Speak Up as Recovering People Pleasers Tough conversations are the mark of finding your voice and moving through adulthood. But when do you need to have them, and how do you move through them? In this episode, we dive into our experiences with difficult conversations and share what we’ve learned along the way. Our biggest revelation in this episode? The power of reframing it from a difficult conversation to a courageous one. Links & Recos from today’s e...
Apr 26, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Takeaways from our Twenties: Lessons Learned Along the Way In this week’s episode, we each share our top lessons learned throughout our 20’s that we are bringing with us into this decade. After 12+ years by each other’s side, we’ve been there through the ups and downs of life and unpack it all as we reflect on the takeaways behind it all. Our other bestie, Russell make special appearances in this episode to share his biggest learnings of his 20s also. Question to Ponder : What was your biggest t...
Apr 19, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this week’s episode, we do something entirely different and take the opportunity for you to get to know your podcast besties better. Amanda’s partner Scott pulls together a list of this or that choices for us, and we go through them on the episode, sharing laughs and duking it out along the way. Join us for this fun episode and let us know where you stand on the most important battle of them all - bath or shower? Links & Recos from today’s episode: T ree Playlists - tree.fm NASA Sound of ...
Apr 12, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this week’s episode, we are crashing head on with that little voice in your head whispering (or yelling some days!) that you aren’t enough. Whether it pops up around work, relationships, or around your health and wellness, this self-doubt gremlin is something you’re likely all too familiar with. From discussing the root of this belief to what to do when it pops up, we cover it all and get honest about our own experiences and challenges. Whatever you fill in the not ______ enough with, this ep...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this week’s episode, we get right into the most relevant topic for your pair of besties: friends! Friendships are shown to be extremely important for your health and well-being, and yet, as we move through adulting, they become challenging to find the time for. Join us as we dive into the juiciest questions on our minds including how to make new friends, what to do when your friend has a partner you don’t love, and how to say goodbye to a friendship when it no longer serves you. Links from to...
Mar 29, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this week’s episode, we dive deep into burnout – a feeling we are both all too familiar with as career-driven millennials. From how the pandemic has impacted us this past two years, to the benefit that boundaries can have on our mental health; we cover it ALL – just as you’d expect from your podcast besties. Join us as we explore our experiences with burnout, share our tips for self-care, and discover ways to honour ourselves moving forward. Grab your drink of choice and come along as we dive...
Mar 22, 2022•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to TFOT: Thoughts from our thirties is the weekly podcast that you didn't know you needed. Part heart-centered exploration and part catching up with your best friends - join us each week as we discuss the topics that are top of mind in your early thirties - careers, self-love, relationships, and making the most out of life. We can't wait to catch up with you and have some lovely lighthearted chats along the way! Amanda + Rebecca FOLLOW YOUR BESTIES ON SOCIAL: Instagram → @wediditpodcast ...
Mar 21, 2022•2 min
Balancing Full-Time Work, A Successful Side Hustle and Life ft. SYLVIA WONG ✨ WE DID IT PODCAST Today we are going to carve a little space for everything! I'm catching up with Sylvia Wong the brain behind @viacalligraphy and viral sensation @TheJustMarriedJacket. There were times in this conversation where I forgot I was recording a podcast because Sylvia is just that good. She is a seasoned vet in the world of Side Hustle Culture and she has some boss tips on how to achieve amazing things with ...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Life Online, Vulnerability & Creating a Brand ft. AMELIA LIANA ✨ WE DID IT PODCAST I think a good majority of us would agree growing an audience online is one of the most gratifying, terrifying and vulnerable experiences of the modern age. Not only has Amelia Liana been able to garner an audience of hundreds of thousands but she's also created a brand from the ground up. Talk about pinch me moment! I've followed along with Amelia's vlogs for such a long time and to be able to steal an hour o...
Apr 30, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Have you ever felt like an imposter in your own life? If the answer was "yes" you may have been experiencing Imposter syndrome . Imposter syndrome can be defined as a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success. ' Imposters ' suffer from chronic self-doubt and a sense of intellectual fraudulence that override any feelings of success or external proof of their competence. In this episode Scotty and Amanda break down their own experience with imposter syndrome and tak...
Jun 24, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 15
There are so many important conversations happening right now around the world when it comes to race and social equality. No matter who you are and what your background is there is more to learn. Scotty and I have been investing time into learning more about our white privilege and how we can anti-racist while being an ally for those around us. We are so thankful to have people like Dominique in our lives. Dom takes us through real world scenarios as a Black Influencer and highlights ways we can...
Jun 17, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Have you ever thought to yourself, "Do I have what it takes to be my own boss?" Let me tell you it takes a lot of guts, drive and passion and this podcast guest has ALL OF THOSE THINGS! Meet the amazing Niside Aloi. Niside is the CEO and Founder of Naloi Media Group . She has charisma radiating off of her in every direction. Niside takes us through her story of starting her company, her advice for influencers wanting to work with PR firms and tells us about the rescheduling of her wedding due to...
Jun 10, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Put yourself in this situation -- The Olympics have been postponed, you have just trained for four years and this last year has been the most grueling, you are far from home and the world is going through a pandemic. These are all topics we are going to cover in this episode with Melissa Humana-Paredes Canadian Beach Volleyball Superstar and Olympian. Melissa Humana-Paredes (born October 10, 1992) is a female Canadian beach volleyball player, who is partnered with Sarah Pavan. She plays as a lef...
May 27, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Have you ever practiced self-compassion ? If you're anything like me, you've felt that it's easier to be compassionate towards a family member or a friend versus yourself. Today we sit down with Justine Dowd, PhD and talk all things self-compassion meditation and stress management. Justine gives us some insight on her app MyHealthyGut in which she co-founded to help make digestive health easier to navigate after being diagnosed with celiac disease. And for all of you creatives out there, we also...
May 20, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Hello, hello everyone! Today we talk about one of my favourite subjects - FINANCES! It's about time we turn our passions into side hustles don't you think? However you may be thinking, how do I get started? This episode Amanda and Scotty catch up with Liz Enriquez, owner of "Ambitious Adulting" and cover topics like financial freedom, buying a house by 24, working a side hustle and making it a full-time job. We also talk about ways to start thinking about investing and small changes that can mak...
May 13, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Welcome to our first ever ADVICE EPISODE . In this episode Amanda and Scotty dive in deep on a question about couples not getting along during the pandemic. Our coined phrase for 2020 has been "heightened emotions" and this certainly applies to the world's situation. Let's get real about some of the road blocks that may be causing friction in relationships at this time and how to press pause on the fight and press play on the growth. *Please note this episode will not solve and does not apply to...
May 06, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Forging your own path can look different at different stages of life. But what if life progresses faster than anticipated? Dallas Lombardi has been the CEO of her own life from a young age and has been working to survive and succeed ever since high school. Dallas said on her about page, "I was out on my own before I graduated high school, and I picked up a waitressing job to make money so I could support myself. After high school, I worked multiple jobs simultaneously until I could afford to get...
Apr 29, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 8
They say having a best friend is like having your own personal Life Coach. However, for me it's honestly 100% true - my best friend is a literal LIFE COACH! *Enter Rebecca Babcock to the We Did It Podcast!* For this episode I invite you to be a fly on the wall of a bestie life chat with Rebecca, who is a registered and practicing life coach, myself (Amanda Weldon) and the always enlightening Scotty Shares. We chat all about setting boundaries, living in the present moment and truly how to embrac...
Apr 22, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 7
*NOTE THIS WAS RECORDED PRE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. One amazing thing about creative work is it can take you all over the world. Tyler Cowan is a talented filmmaker who has been able to travel the world to capture stories. From the streets of Bogota, Columbia to a small neighborhood in Uganda, Tyler has been placed in the middle of adversity with a challenge to capture. Tyler is a born storyteller who has a knack for taking you into the heart of his muse. This episodes dials into Ty's experience in t...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
There is no doubt this is an interesting time we are living in. This is going to be a moment in time we tell new generations about. However, even though we are living in this time loop where every day feels the same -- it doesn't mean we have to feel uninspired. Join myself (Amanda) and Scotty Shares as we hash out ten tips to keep the creativity flowing while in quarantine. We want still live positive lives as creatives in quarantine. --- We will be covering the following tips: Making Lists (se...
Apr 10, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5
*RECORDED BEFORE COVID-19 Keeping up with the Jones has quickly turned into Keeping up with the Kardashians. The pressure to perform on social media while being creative is coming at a cost (quite literally), especially when you are in the style category. I sat down with one of my favorite bloggers Christina, of #StyleApotheca, and we hashed out her #LowBuy movement. Christina is vulnerable about her journey from over shopping to low buy rules. If you are interested in being more conscious when ...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 4
If you have ever wanted to dive into the world of influencer marketing you have probably had a million questions. How do I start? How do I connect with brands? How can I establish myself and my brand while growing a following? Through building up Below the Blonde, host Amanda Weldon has been able to learn through trial and error and the everyday hustle. Big shoutout to Conestoga College and the PR and Communications class (and Professor Cynthia Breen) for sending in a laundry list of questions o...
Apr 03, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 3
No matter who you are or where you come from you are creative. There is certainly a spectrum when it comes to this creative voice of course, but there is no denying we all have creative tendencies. Amanda Weldon and Scott Meiklejohn (aka Scotty Shares) tackle what it is like to live with a creative and the most effective language to use when communicating with a creative. They also tackle the importance of starting a creative project now and keeping your inner channel open when it comes to your ...
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 2
There is no roadmap to becoming an on-air personality. If there was it would likely be extremely confusing with a ton of bridges, detours and likely no GPS. However, when we look at people in their careers and on social media everything seems to be easy. Why is that? I wanted to share my story with you all in our first episode so you know exactly where I am coming from. My life mantra is " Make Your Own Momentum ". I am a huge believer in carving my own door when there isn't one in front of me. ...
Mar 25, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to We Did It Podcast! The phrase "We Did It" shatters the idea that we are alone on our journey. Our successes (and even failures) are not achieved alone. In the We Did It Podcast we focus on the life stories behind the victories and failures of creative people. I believe everyone on this planet has creative tendencies but sometimes we feel shut off to our creativity. I want to talk about how to keep your creative channel open while laughing through some relatable topics. We are all the ...
Mar 07, 2020•5 min
