DO YOU with Brianne Hogan

"I want to show my  son that I am a strong woman and part of that is being physically strong."

There is a lot of talk when it comes to achieving the “perfect” balance as a woman and a mother (or soon-to-be) and sometimes, fulfilling the healthful lifestyle we desire may come with some questions. Can we really exercise in a way that NOURISHES  us rather than pushing and forcing?

Enter Laura Varney. Laura is a Pre/Postnatal Fitness Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer, and Founder of The Baby Body. She is the “Jill” of all trades when it comes to fitness. Her vigorous resume includes strength and functional training, pre/postnatal training, HIIT, and power vinyasa yoga. Yet her path to fitness wasn’t necessarily all it “worked out” to be. In her past, Laura had dabbled in NPC bikini physique competitions and realized how dangerous and toxic it was to follow such a restrictive diet and exercise regimen. The competitive environment left Laura feeling depleted and exhausted and her mind filled with confusion. The lack of freedom, the sense of limitation, and the struggle of feeling safe in the fitness world inspired Laura to create a more empathetic approach to wellness - especially for those entering motherhood. 

We talk about all things wellness and fitness, and you're going to walk away from this conversation feeling more empowered about choosing a workout that not only FEELS good but is EFFECTIVE. 

In our chat, we discuss: 

• Speaking out on women’s health and wellness and questioning what’s always been
• Balancing working out and running a business as a mom 
• Why she created the Baby Body: a 35-week prenatal exercise program designed to keep women strong throughout all stages of pregnancy, during labor, and while being a parent
• How to create an exercise program that works for you (think feminine energy and empathy)
• How to prevent and repair diastasis recti through the Baby Body Belly Breathing Technique
• What fitness means to her (it's not what you think)
• Why you don’t have to have it all perfect at first before launching a business 
• Why tweaking as you go is just as effective (and more authentic) than launching “perfectly” 
• The importance of delegation so you can pour your creativity and talents into what your business truly needs 

Connect with Laura:
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/misslauravarney/
THE BABY BODY: http://try.thebaby-body.com/free-trial/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briehogan/
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"You’re not showing off. That’s your gift to the world."

If you ever wanted to spice up your life -- both inside and outside of the kitchen -- then you'll love today's chat with Anais Goldberg. 

Anais is a first-generation American of Cuban and Mexican heritage. She’s mother to three young girls, including twins. Her passion lies in showing her audience how to make delicious and exciting food that heals the body from symptoms of inflammation. Now, she is the Founder of Cook Intuitively with Anais - a holistic approach to wellness driven by Anais’s belief that “the road to wellness starts in your kitchen.” Her program teaches others how to cook using the best ingredients and preparation methods to maximize bioavailability and minimize inflammation.

All this is done while also creating incredible flavors that you will savor and keep you satisfied, motivated, and away from self-sabotaging temptations. Her new line of budding supplements, Biologic Youth, takes this approach to the next level. The supplements are a fast track to repairing the damage that has already been done and reversing signs of aging by way of the gut.

In the chat, we discuss: 

• How switching her diet to anti-inflammatory diet helped cure her sinus infections, lose weight and cleared her complexion
• Her quest to make healthy foods taste delicious and be less boring 
• Owning her passion for cooking as her gift to the world 
• How her instagram stories on cooking launched her new career 
• Her go-to chicken recipe that has just the right amount of spice and heat
• How her cooking career reconnected her with her heritage and how food connects us all to our cultural backgrounds
• Her advice for those who feel "too big" to go all in on their dreams 

Connect with ANAIS:

TikTok: @cookwithanais
Instagram: @anaisgoldberg
Website: cookwithanais

Connect with BRIANNE: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briehogan/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannehoganwriter
Visit Brianne's website: https://www.briannehogan.ca
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Buy Brianne's books: http://briannehogan.ca/books

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“You don’t find astrology; astrology finds you.”

Curious to learn more about 2023 holds for us astrologically? Then you'll love today's episode with astrologer (and friend of Brianne's) Lisa Moore.  We talk about all the upcoming transits and tons more about astrology and healing and what it means to be a healer. 

Lisa is a practicing astrologer based in Northern New Jersey. She has studied with The Faculty for Astrological Studies London, as well as psychological astrology with MISPA London in their Diploma program, and is currently studying horary astrology with the School of Traditional Astrology London. Lisa has trained with Laura Day, New York based professional intuitive.  In addition to her esoteric work she has a love of movement and healing which she’s fulfilled as a Pilates teacher for the past 17 years. Lisa believes being in a healthy relationship with ourselves requires attention to our mind/body/soul connection and that we are our own greatest resource for growth. She uses astrology, intuition, and body work to support others in their journey through life.

In this episode, we discuss: 

• On what it means to be a healer
• Her leap from corporate America to pilates 
• How astrology helped Lisa remember who she was 
• The importance of having a good bedside manner as an astrologer
• The great transformations we endure via the cosmos and how our birth charts can help prepare us for these changes 
• The shadow work that’s necessary to find true healing and happiness 
• The value of having your birth chart done by an astrologer and how it validates who you are and why you’re here 

Connect with Lisa:
https://www.lisamooreastrology.com/
https://www.instagram.com/lisamooreastrology/

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New year, new month, new intention! Brianne is kicking off 2023 with a solo episode! Here she talks about why she doesn't like New Year's resolutions ESPECIALLY during the winter time...why she's less focused on results more now than ever before...and why CERTAINTY is her new word and intention for this year and beyond. As Brianne shares what she's focusing on this year, she invites you to explore what your next chapter will look like, how you can rewrite your own past narrative, and why the in between moments of life are WAY more potent and powerful than the outcome. Let's celebrate this new year by celebrating who we truly are! 

On the show Brianne shares: 

• why she welcomes a plot twist and inciting incident any day than reaching THE END of a project/goal
• what she's learned over the past year 
• why she's less about DOING nd more excited on what it means to BE and FEEL
• her true thoughts on what it means to turn 40
• her favourite journal prompts for 2022 and 2023

Connect with Brianne:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannehoganwriter
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"I can do whatever I want."

Mikayla Tencer, or to some known as Mikayla.WineStyle, is a lifestyle influencer based in San Francisco, as well as a freelance social media manager. At the beginning of the pandemic she was let go from her marketing role at a Sonoma County winery and then left wondering what to do with her life. She took sometime off and with the help of some friends started her social media management services and monetizing her personal Instagram and blog.

She now works and collaborates with some incredible brands like Reebok, Champagne Taittinger, Empress Gin and more. She also represents some really cool businesses including a wine bar located in Napa Valley, The Saint, a glamping spot in Healdsburg, Wildhaven Sonoma, and a creative entrepreneur who designs seasonal wooden signs, Little Lulu Bee. Her Instagram and TikTok following continues to grow and evolve as her brand does. 

In this conversation, we discuss: 

• how her passion for wine evolved
• how she landed her first paid collaborations with brands 
• why her mentality of “I can do whatever I want” and not being afraid to ask for help has helped her as an entrepreneur
• The validity of faking it till you make it 
• The importance of taking aligned action and having a spiritual practice
• What helped her grown her IG account to over 11K followers
• Why everything does really work out the way it’s supposed to 
• Her honesty about the financial reality of being an entrepreneur and an influencer 

Connect with Mikayla:
https://thewinestyle.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mikayla.winestyle/
https://www.pinterest.ca/mikaylawinestyle/

Connect with Brianne:
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"My creative work is my meditation. It doesn’t have to get me anywhere."

Looking for a little inspiration when it comes to getting your creative projects off the ground? Are you spearheading a new initiative but feeling a little overwhelmed with everything that goes with it? Then you'll love our conversation with Tracy Sayre. 

Tracy Sayre is the co-founder and co-executive director of Women's Weekend Film Challenge, which works toward gender equity by creating opportunities for women and non-binary people to bring their leadership, talents, and stories to the forefront of the film and television industry. Through the film challenge, Sayre has produced over 30 short films and has helped advance the careers of thousands of women and non-binary filmmakers. She is also an award-winning screenwriter and founder of Writers Work. Tracy received a BFA and MAT from Maryland Institute College of Art. She lives in the Hudson Valley. 

In this conversation, we discuss: 

•  Why going after a dream doesn’t benefit anyone if it doesn’t fit you anymore. 
• How community is the basis of everything in the entertainment industry
• Why she believes that luck really comes from being prepared for your big opportunity 
• Why it’s so beneficial having a partner who has complementary skills to yours 
• Her advice on how to obtain sponsorships for your project
• Why the fearlessness of an artist is helpful in this current economy 
• The fears and risks involved when it comes to spearheading your own initiative…and doing it anyway
• The importance of being clear with what you want to do and telling everyone exactly what you want so they can help you 
• Her perspective on female-driven stories and how things are shifting in the entertainment industry when it comes to gender equity

Connect with Tracy:
https://www.womensweekendfilmchallenge.com/
https://www.instagram.com/womensweekendfilmchallenge/
https://www.tiktok.com/@wwfilmchallenge

Connect with Brianne:
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“I didn’t care if it was going to take until I was 80 to find love.”

This episode with dating coach Stacy Perry is for all the single ladies (and men) out there who need some inspiration and advice when it comes to their dating life. 

Stacy is on a mission to help women find love without all the unnecessary drama and BS. At 40, when she found herself single again, wanting to love and be loved, she went all-in on dating for four years. 475 dates later, she found the love of her life. 

Dating does not have to be so hard. Stacy's approach takes a lot of the "it's complicated" out of dating - and her clients love it. 

The wisdom Stacy gleaned from her intentional dating experience, along with the mind hacks she’s learned as a certified life coach with The Life Coach School will help you save energy and find your person. Regardless of relationship status, Stacy can teach your audience how to confidently show up for themselves, love themselves, and interact with others in a way that’s authentic to them.

In this very juicy convo we discuss: 

• Why you need to put intention behind your love life
• Why self worth is the underlying reason why you're just settling for crumbs in your love life  
• What it took for her to go "all in" on love, including going on 475 dates within 4 years! 
• The power we all have to create our own dating destiny 
• Why you need to focus on having your best life now whether you have a partner or not 
• Why getting clear with your thoughts will help you find the evidence that true love is possible for you
• Why dating will be uncomfortable and why that’s necessary AND a good thing 

Connect with Stacy:

Website: stacyperrycoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacyperrycoaching/

Connect with Brianne:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briehogan/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannehoganwriter
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"Entrepreneurship forces you to look at yourself in ways that you don’t have to at a 9-5."

This was such a healing and nourishing conversation with Nisha Mody, a feminist healing coach, writer, and speaker, and I'm sure you'll come away from it with tons of insight and wisdom,  including everything from entrepreneurship to creativity to shadow work.

Nisha Mody (she/her) is a Feminist Healing Coach, Writer, and Speaker. She has dabbled in many careers including consultant, recruiter, speech therapist, and librarian. She weaves her values of curiosity, humility, vulnerability, unlearning, connection, compassion, and interdependence all her work and play. Nisha speaks at organizations and universities and offers one-on-one and group coaching about all things healing including trauma-informed care, boundaries, nervous system work, intergenerational trauma, and more.

Nisha has lots to share about her own entrepreneurial and personal healing story that involved healing from a divorce, intergenerational trauma including the mother wound and how she learned to implement healthy boundaries to create the life she loves. 
 
In our conversation, we discuss: 

• how writing became the bridge between her body and her mind to help her transition into her new career as a healing coach
• how expressing ourselves through creativity facilitates healing 
• why being grounded is so crucial when entrepreneurs face that “fight and flight” energy when it comes to generating clients and money
• Why feelings are not “good” or “bad” and why we need others to be mirrors for ourselves 
• How she works with clients on unraveling the layers to discover who they are 
•  Why hyper independence can be harmful and why the importance of community is needed more than ever 

Connect with Nisha: 

Website
Instagram 
Twitter
Updates and Offerings from Nisha!

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"Everyone should take an acting class."

I'm joined today by two friends, John Gillich & Mostafa Shaker, Canadian actors who share with me their insight, lessons and thoughts on what it really means to be a working actor. 

Mostafa Shaker is a comedian, writer, actor and producer based out of Vancouver, Canada, originally from Cairo, Egypt. He has worked as a junior writer on the Oprah Network’s "The Real Houses of..." He has also written and produced a number of commercials, independent shorts, and a limited web series called Thank you for Ghosting. Mostafa has been expressing his comedic artistic voice through projects that reflect his experience as a queer Arab immigrant. He's been part of the 2021 Netflix BANFF Diversity of Voices Program, Whistler Film Festival Writers Lab, Creative BC's Equity and Emerging Development Program and the NSI Series Incubator.

John Gillich is a an actor in Vancouver, Canada. You may know him as 'that guy' you 'swear you've seen before'. He's had several bit parts, such as, 'Acid Man' in the Flash, 'McCabe The Glorified Henchmen' in Mysterious Benedict Society, or that racist prison guard in 'SuperGirl'. He also plays guitar.

In this very lively chat, we discuss: 

• the crippling anxiety of being an actor
• How ambition becomes a survivalist instinct
• The grind of being a creator 
• Busting through writers’ block
• How to stop beating yourself up over auditioning + audition horror stories
• How social media influences whether or not you book a role 
• Why we should always embody the magic of Lizzo

Connect with Mostafa:
https://www.instagram.com/_mostafashaker/
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10061715/

Connect with John:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4667628/
https://www.instagram.com/jhenrygillich/

Connect with Brianne:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briehogan/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannehoganwriter
Visit Brianne's website: https://www.briannehogan.ca
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Curious how to romance your partner using the cosmos? Then you'll love this week's episode with astrologer Desiree Roby Antila.

Desiree specializes in sun signs and astrological relationships. She has been studying astrology for several decades and has written numerous articles featured on matchmaking, cosmic timing, forecasts, and more.  She's also the author of the new book, "Sun Signs in Love," which helps you determine your relationship compatibility based on your sun sign.  

Desiree also teaches astrology classes in her local community and has conducted hundreds of natal chart and synastry readings -- so she definitely knows what she's talking about! If you're ready to have a JUICY convo all about love and the stars, you'll definitely want to listen in. 

In this episode, we chat about:

• How to keep astrology simple
• How to romance someone using astrology
• How astrology can help you fall in love with YOU
• Why astrology is a powerful tool to help heal relationships 
• Why compassion and understanding is key when it comes to your compatibility with another’s sign
• Why she actually loves Geminis! 

Connect with Desiree: 
https://simplysunsigns.com/
https://www.instagram.com/simplysunsigns/

Connect with Brianne:
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briannehoganwriter
Visit Brianne's website: https://www.briannehogan.ca
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