060 There Is No Wasted Experience with Aaron Armstrong of Blue Wheelbarrow Organic Farm
Aaron Armstrong is the owner of Blue Wheelbarrow Farm in Prince Edward County, Ontario, a 3 acre organic vegetable farm specializing in baby greens, salad mixes, and tomatoes. Cultivating community, celebrating the harvest, and feeding people fully is the foundation of his farm and business.
059 Abigail Keeso-Hopkins Shares How She Built "That Clean Life" Meal Planning Software
That Clean Life is an online meal planning platform that helps you create nutritious and delicious meal plans for yourself or your clients. Since launching in January 2015, That Clean Life has helped tens of thousands of people from all over the world feel awesome about the food they are putting in their bodies. Whether you are an individual meal planning for yourself, a parent meal planning for your family, or a wellness professional building meal plans for your clients and community, That Clean Life gives you the tools to make it happen.
058 I Hosted The 1st Visionary Life Event: Here's How It Went!
I Hosted The 1st Visionary Life Event: Here's How It Went!
057 Closing a Yoga Studio, Moving Across the Country & Launching an Online Business (Interviewing a student from The VISIONARY METHOD)
Today I'm interviewing one of the graduates of The VISIONARY METHOD, Rebekah Rose Wall.
Rebekah is a yoga instructor, meditation facilitator, and now she is a holistic life coach. She is based in Reno, Nevada.
Rebekah and I chat about:
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Why she closed the yoga studio that she built from scratch
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The decision to make a move across the USA, away from friends & family
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How travelling has made an impact on her life and on her business
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What she created out of The VISIONARY METHOD
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What she's up to now!
056 From Yves Saint Laurent, Revlon & Elizabeth Arden to launching Kaia Naturals Clean Beauty Brand: Mary Futher Shares Her Story
From Yves Saint Laurent, Revlon & Elizabeth Arden to launching Kaia Naturals Clean Beauty Brand: Mary Futher Shares Her Story
055 From Freelancer to Opening a Coworking Space, Rachel Kelly from Make Lemonade Shares Her Story
If you’re a freelancer, work remotely or have another career situation that has you working from home -- you know it can be extremely lonely.
Sure it’s got it’s perks -- I won’t deny that..
But, While all your friends are grabbing drinks with their colleagues & playing on their work Frisbee team, sometimes solopreneurs are left wondering why they feel a sense of loneliness or not belonging.
054 What It Takes to Open a Fitness Studio, Build Community & Pursue Your Passions
What began as a local crew running the streets of Toronto, then evolved into massive summer park yoga events , and finally making a permanent home at the base of one of the most popular streets in Toronto, Spadina.
Offering both spin and yoga classes, there is truly a class type for everyone. I am lucky enough to be one the Spin Instructors at Tribe and I couldn’t be more grateful.
053 Social Media: Q&A
I'm answering YOUR questions about Social Media including:
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Should you have a Personal Instagram that's separate from your Business Instagram (have you ever wondered this!?)
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Whether or not to hire someone to help you manage your Social Media
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What should you post?
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Content ideas so you'll never run out of ideas!
052 From Thesis Project to Award-Winning Social Venture with Wize Monkey
What started as a thesis project in 2013 has become an award-winning social venture and disruptor in the beverage industry. Wize Monkey takes unused coffee leaves during the 9-month-long off-season, trains farmers to ferment and craft them into premium teas, and sells them nationally in North America and across the globe via online. Not only have their products taken home ‘Best New Product’ at the World Tea Expo, but they’ve also won prestigious awards like the NEXTY Award for ‘Best Mission-Driven Natural Product’ and Small Business BC ‘Best International Trade Award’.
051 Wyld Skincare Founder Joy Yap on Creating a Natural Body Care Brand for Millenials
Wyld Ski Care was born out of a desire for truly natural, good quality skincare essentials that are beautifully packaged, but also sustainable, and that don’t cost a fortune.
They're a personal care brand built for today; guilt-free, all natural ingredients, gorgeous looking, and good AF skincare that doesn’t pollute the Earth or harm animals.
Joy grew up in Malaysia but uses Toronto as her home base right now. She started her career in Public Relations in the Tech Industry but eventually she found herself on a soul-searching journey looking for her passion. Joy and I had a great conversation about life, health, business and the future of Wyld!
050 Advice for New Entrepreneurs, Favourite Books & What I Would Change In My Business
Today on the show, I’m sharing a conversation with my Visionary Assistant, Alex.
In this episode, we’re getting to know each other (it was the first time we had ever met!)
We’re firing off random questions to one another, and we’re bringing you along for the ride on what it’s really like to work together :)
049 Starting a Zero Waste Business (Chatting w/ a student from The VISIONARY METHOD!)
Erin started this journey in 2018 when she was trying to figure out how to make a positive impact on climate change. To give you some context, Erin lived in Toronto and worked a full-time 9 to 5 corporate job. Working in a place where people threw out coffee cups in the trash and recycled their food waste, any impact she would make seemed negligible. Despite some skeptical friends she tested the feasibility of a zero-waste lifestyle by doing a 2-week zero-waste challenge with one other coworker. During the challenge she still produced some plastic waste but she realized how easy it was to make small changes to reduce the amount of waste she produced.
In order to go the full length she needed more supplies. Zero-waste products are surprisingly difficult to find (without plastic packaging!) and especially difficult to find in Canada. This is why she created Hera & Co, to help by not only providing the supplies people need to live a zero-waste lifestyle, but also by offering some pro tips on Hera’s Blog.
Erin is just wrapping up her time as a student inside The VISIONARY METHOD & I am so proud of her journey!
048 Design Your Work Space, Grow Your Business
This is the first episode of my minisode series.. I am still working on the name :)
I'm sharing my knowledge on Design Your Work Space and Grow Your Business.
047 Meghan Telpner, Founder of The Academy of Culinary Nutrition, Nutritionist, Author and Speaker.
Meghan Telpner is a Toronto-based author, speaker, nutritionist, and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She is the author of two best-selling, award winning books, UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health and The UnDiet Cookbook. Meghan has been featured in Forbes, was ranked as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada by PROFIT Magazine, and was named Best Holistic Nutritionist in 2017 and 2018 by National Nutrition Awards. With over ten years in the field, Meghan works tirelessly to empower her global community of Certified Culinary Nutrition Experts to become health leaders in the respective communities. For more visit MeghanTelpner.com.
045 All About Virtual Assistants (VA's) with Tara Ritchie
Tara has a love for the internet and all that it offers. As the former owner and operator of a local social media networking group for mothers, as well as an ongoing volunteer at her daughter's school – running the fundraisers with like-minded volunteers, running the Pizza Lunch Program for 3+ years, and now, forging ahead with running her own Virtual Assistant Business.
043 Season Finale, Solo Episode - Sharing Visionary HQ Updates
Oh helllllo there. Just a quick update to share what's going on over here at #visionaryHQ as we wrap up 2018. Can you even believe that NYE is just a few days away?
In this episode I am...
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Sharing some lessons + learning's from 2018
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Reflecting on my successes and challenges
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Sharing which things on my vision board came true and which did not
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Giving you an update on my WORD OF THE YEAR for 2019
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Sharing my dreams for the future
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+ other fun life updates
041 Creating a Glittery Jewel Boutique w/ Britt Hopkins, Owner of Anice Jewellery
Today’s episode features the owner of Anice Jewellery, Brittany Hopkins.
Anice Jewellery is store on Ossington Avenue in Toronto and with an online boutique. They specialize in making custom, one-of-a-kind jewellery, re-purposing old treasures to give them a new life, and working with clients to create timeless pieces.
For Britt, jewellery is more than just an accessory, it is a form of expression, an opportunity to shine, a boost of confidence, a way to connect and a symbol of love. It is her hope that you feel more than just satisfied with your Anice product, but inspired and lifted.
040 Launching a Product-Based Business, Getting Shelf Space in Target Stores & Working with Your BFF w/ John of Wholly Veggie!
Today, I’m chatting with Johnathan Bonnell, co-founder of the Canadian company WHOLLY VEGGIE! that makes extremely tasty, vegetable filled foods.
Whether you’re an aspiring business owner of a plant-based foodie yourself, you’ll really love this episode!
John & WHOLLY VEGGIE! co-founder David set out to understand why people weren’t eating more vegetables. People seem to really love them…in theory. But they don’t love peeling, chopping, boiling, etc. Turns out veggies are too much work and not enough taste. So that was their goal: make vegetables easy to prepare and full of taste.
039 How to start a Fitness Empire + Brand Building Tips for Wellness Entrepreneurs w/ Cassie Day, Founder of ALL DAY FIT
Cassie Day is a Toronto Personal Trainer, Founder of ALL DAY FIT, and Online Fitness Influencer. She is also a contestant on Amazing Race Canada S8, is an Adidas Ambassador and an all around AWESOME and INSPIRING human.
After graduating university, Cassie Day felt lost trying to find a career that suited her personality, values, and lifestyle.
It was then that one of her best friends gave her the most inspirational pep talk and told her to chase what she loved. This pivotal moment inspired Cassie to start ALL DAY FIT, a fitness brand that would help women to become their fittest selves.
It has grown into something so much more than just fitness classes and training, and I know you’ll be moved by Cassie’s passion!
In this episode we discuss…
One thing that Cassie does every single day BESIDES working out, that’s non-negotiable
Her favourite way to get sweaty and get a workout in
A book or podcast she is loving right now
Her favourite meal to cook at home or dine out for
The beginnings of Launching Her Business, All Day Fit (The Origin Story)
How she keeps her energy levels up, her immune system healthy and her happiness high - when she’s SO busy!
What a day in the life looks like for Cassie as a trainer, influencer, CEO and Amazing Race contestant?
If you're feeling lost or unsure about the direction of your life and career, let Cassie’s energy and enthusiasm help you find your way.
038 How To Start a Healthy, Fresh Cafe + Restaurant with Simple Kitchen Founder Erin Baric
The Simple Kitchen offers tasty and wholesome meals made with fresh, unprocessed ingredients and superfoods. If you're ever in Toronto, I highly suggest visiting!