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The guest who so kindly agreed to grace our pod for our finale needs absolutely no introduction. But here's one anyway! Grammy award-winning singing nurse, professional positivity spreader, and overall Canadian Icon Melanie Fiona chats with us about her love-hate relationship with the music industry. We dive into discussions around mental health, postpartum wellness, her covid wedding, living life unapologetically and so much more. This is an episode for the BOOKS and one that we know you will absolutely love, because what the heck is there not to love bout MF!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do they keep their feed so neat? How the heck do they keep their homes so clean? These are only some of the questions that often come to mind when we look at the beautifully curated pages of IG Momfluencers. So when we had an opportunity to chat with one we absolutely love, we didn't hold back. Listen in as we get real about what actually goes into influencing and creating your own personal brand whilst juggling kids, a husband, and whatever else life throws your way.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We've said it many times and will continue to do so because it's the truth...MARRIAGE IS HARD AF!!! It's a blessing to find someone to do life with, but can have its fair share of challenges and on this episode, we unpack a few of them with Life/ Business Coach, Lauren. As a wife and mother for nearly 10 years who like all of us, has had her own share of challenges, she weighs in as we discuss how marriages can withstand difficulties such as but not limited to, communication breakdowns, power struggles, and breaches of trust. It's an honest one where we collectively voice our struggles and lend support.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Teenagehood is tough on everybody! Parents struggle to connect with kids and kids also struggle to connect with parents as they navigate puberty, changes in social life, academics and so much more! Thankfully we have experts like Alyson Schafer to offer some insight as to how we can better assist these young adults and support them during what is likely one of the most challenging seasons of their lives!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and Etherium are just a few of the coins I'm sure many of you have heard of but may know very little about. If you've ever wondered, "What the hell are they? Why should I invest? How can I invest?", we got you covered on this weeks' episode! We are so fortunate to chat with Crypto & Business Coach, Ashley Wright about why she thinks everyone (especially Moms) should have crypto in their investment portfolio and how it can be used to create additional streams of cash flow. Grab your pens and pads for this one ladies, cause you're def gonna need them!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Self-love is something most of us know we should have, but seldom take the time to cultivate. In this episode, we chat with esteemed and award-winning writer, actor, producer, and director, Trey Anthony about her new book, "Black Girl in Love With Herself" and explore the importance of setting boundaries and knowing when and how to prioritize oneself, in relationships. As our final guest for the month of June, we also discuss Pride and the significance of living in her truth as a Black Queer Woman.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, we had so much fun chatting with the hilarious and vivacious Lisa Colalillo (@Lisainthecity). Lisa shares her story on how she used performance as a way to cope with postpartum after having both her children. She explores expressing herself through dance, comedy, and having a drag alter ego. All of which lead her to live her boldest, most confident life.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we sat down with writer, travel/lifestyle expert, and boy mom of 3, Natalie Preddie (@_Nattyp). Natalie has been well-traveled and recognized across the media industry for sharing her life experiences, so we were so thrilled to have a very open and insightful conversation about her growing up biracial in Ontario. We chat about her finding an identity, the importance of community, and sharing her culture with her children. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's episode, we're joined by an absolute beauty with a hilarious and free-spirited personality to match! Crystal (@getoutthebox) is not solely a treat to follow and engage with on her socials, she comes packed with a heartfelt story about her journey to Motherhood and trials and successes with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Listen in while we unpack the good, bad, and indifferent of a process that is truly life-changing.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are currently still on lockdown and desperately are in need of a little girl talk. Today we are choppin' it up with our favorite mom friends, vivacious podcast hosts Cat & Nat from "Mom Truths".  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

So many of us have been wondering, are we in a buyer or seller's market? On our final week of Boss Mom May, we're joined by 3 incredible women to discuss the burning hot topic of, Real Estate. Listen in as the ladies of KEAN Real Estate (Andrea & Kemba Williams), and seasoned broker Stacy Eno share their thoughts on the market, offer buying tips, and answer listener questions!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we have the pleasure of chatting with a true Boss Lady! Shannae Ingleton-Smith (@Torontoshay) co-owner of Kensington Grey Influencer Marketing Agency, weighs in on failing forward and building an empire from scratch w/ her hubby. Such an honest conversation about personal and professional growth, so give it a listen!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're joined by Toronto based fashion boutique owning Bombshells, Emerald & Ashleigh of, Shop Moscato Pink. We get REAL about navigating entrepreneurship whilst raising kids, nurturing romantic bonds, working or studying full-time, and of course, refuting the hate from naysayers or as Em calls them, "3T3's".  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back, friends! We are so excited to launch this season with this great new segment called, Bomb Boss Moms! For the entire month of May, we're going to be speaking openly and honestly with Mompreneurs that span a variety of creative pursuits. Through their stories, we're reminded that "Mom" though an awesome title to have, can be followed by many others that are just as dope! To kick it off, we're chatting with Empowerment Coach and Amazon Best Selling Author of "Break Free Of The BS: A Millenial Empowerment Guide", Paige Johnson-Serjue about how she navigated pursuing her purpose whilst juggling motherhood, marriage, and everything else!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For our final episode of the season, we had the pleasure of chatting with the enigmatic Canadian treasure, Tracy Moore. With more than 15 years spent in front of the camera (12 as the host of the internationally syndicated daytime lifestyle show, Cityline), Tracy has cemented her name as an icon in the media and entertainment industry, and a wiz at navigating its complexities. One of those challenges being, Colourism. Listen in as we unpack how colourism has shaped her upbringing and career, and discuss solutions to an issue that has plagued BIPOC communities for far too long.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.