Finding Your Bliss

Finding Your Bliss

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  • https://www.zoomerradio.ca/podcasts/finding-your-bliss-podcast/ori-dagan-and-leslie-gottlieb/
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by incredible Jazz musician and singer Ori Dagan to talk about the release of his latest album.
    Grand Prize Winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Canadian jazz singer/songwriter Ori Dagan has cultivated a growing international following. With a rich bass-baritone and unmistakable sense of swing, he brings wit, warmth, and musical sophistication to standards, inventive pop reinterpretations, and original compositions alike. A dynamic live performer, Dagan collaborates with many of Canada’s finest musicians, creating performances that are joyful, inventive, and rooted in jazz tradition. Dagan has performed across Canada and internationally in the United States, Japan, South Korea, Morocco, Macedonia, Israel, and Germany. In 2023, he placed in the DownBeat Critics Poll (Rising Male Vocalist). His recordings reflect continual reinvention: S’Cat Got My Tongue (2009), Less Than Three <3 (2012), Nathaniel: A Tribute to Nat King Cole (2017), and Click Right Here (2022), his first all-original album exploring 21st century themes through swing and bebop. His newest album, Live in the Market (G-THREE Records, 2026), captures Dagan in his natural habitat: performing for a live audience. Recorded at Toronto’s historic Kensington Sound, the album celebrates the spontaneity, humour and human connection at the heart of great jazz. Fueled by interplay and improvisation, Live in the Market offers a vibrant portrait of Dagan as both vocalist and bandleader, inspired by an exceptional ensemble featuring Stu Harrison on piano, Brandi Disterheft on bass and Ben Wittman on drums.
    Beyond the stage, Dagan is an active producer, curator and passionate advocate for Toronto’s live music community. His work with JazzInToronto reflects a commitment to championing artists, creating meaningful opportunities for musicians and making live music welcoming and accessible to audiences of all kinds.
    Also on the program, we are welcoming back Leslie Gottlieb, founder of Erapreneur™and host of The Leslie Lives.
    Leslie Gottlieb is a Mama, Content Creator, Host & Speaker, and Writer/Producer with a passion for visual storytelling and creative collaboration. Working across film, television, commercials, digital content and new media, Leslie has eighteen years of professional experience in the Media Industry. Leslie began her career working in Radio at 92.5 Jack FM as an on-air personality. She then moved into Television and spent several years working in children's TV at DHX Media in various production and casting roles. In 2010, Leslie’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to co-found KLP, a Toronto-based video production company, that specialized in creating original and branded content across all media platforms. Leslie has had the pleasure of working with global brands like PlayStation and TD Bank, and one of her short films premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. More recently, her career journey shifted again when she stepped into a Marketing role where she led the launch of a revolutionary, eco-friendly, proudly Canadian, reusable water bottle called Smartbottle. Currently, Leslie has returned to her on-air passion with her latest venture, Hey, It's Leslie, where she creates content that celebrates female entrepreneurs and promotes incredible, female-founded products, events and services. Her platform also shares content about Mom Life and aims to inject comedy into the everyday as well. She also just launched a weekly live interview series titled "The Leslie Lives" that features Leslie interviewing Female Entrepreneurs about their journey in business. The show airs every Friday at 12pm EST on Instagram Live on her @heyitsleslieg Instagram page. Leslie is also the founder of Erapreneur™. A Fun-First Community, designed to redefine the entrepreneurial experience for women. Inspired by her own path as a business owner and countless conversa ...
    54 min
  • Brad Bradford
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach sits down with Toronto City Councillor and mayoral candidate Brad Bradford, for a candid conversation about the city, the issues and his vision for Toronto.
    Brad Bradford is the City Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches – East York.
    Brad Bradford believes in what used to be called Toronto the Good. And he is passionate that we must work hard to ensure that everyone and that all people can afford a safe, and a good life here. He has a passion for tackling our housing crisis, fighting gridlock, and making our community, streets and neighbourhoods safer.
    Brad brings an energetic and common-sense approach to City Hall, with a focus on removing bureaucratic barriers, treating taxpayer dollars with respect, and making local government deliver more for Torontonians. He is a champion for Toronto’s small businesses and has led efforts to unlock economic opportunities and create more good jobs.
    With experience as an urban planner, Brad has been the driving force behind important housing initiatives like streamlining the approvals process, and much more. Brad is running for Mayor because Torontonians have been taught to accept less, and he refuses to. He believes we deserve a city we can be proud of again, one that works for the people who pay for it. His campaign is focused on the three things Torontonians struggle with every day: Crime, Congestion, and Cost. But also he really wants a safe and kinder “Toronto the Good” again.
    Brad, his wife Kathryn, and their daughters Briar and Bronwyn are proud to call Beaches–East York home.
    Join us on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.
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    56 min
  • Secondhand Dreamcar and Tracey Erin Smith
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Dana Wylie and Harry Gregg of Secondhand Dreamcar, an explosive soul/roots/blues band based in Edmonton.
    One of CKUA radio’s favourite acts, Secondhand Dreamcar saw its debut album Answer The Call landed at Number 6 on the station’s Top 100 albums of 2024. But, the band’s true superpower is as a dynamite live act, having cut its teeth as an ensemble in a 9-month residency at Edmonton’s legendary Blues on Whyte club, and since fostering an Alberta-wide, ever-growing following of devotees who never miss a show. They had a very busy 2025, selling out a two-nighter at Edmonton’s Yardbird Suite and playing a full roster of summer festivals, including the Edmonton Folk Festival and the Calgary Blues Festival. They’ve started off 2026 right, receiving three Canadian Blues Music Awards nominations and a JUNO nomination for Blues Album of the Year, for Answer the Call, and they just finished tracking their second album, which will be out in the Fall.
    Dana Wylie is a Canadian Blues Music Award nominee, a Canadian Folk Music Award nominee, and – with her roots/soul supergroup, Secondhand Dreamcar – and she’s also a JUNO nominee. She’s a singer of rare gift and a crafter of deeply felt and sharply observed songs, and Penguin Eggs magazine once called her the only artist about whom they have “felt comfortable comparing favourably to Joni Mitchell, in the scope of her talent EVER.” Cutting short a promising career in the Canadian theatre scene at 23, Dana moved to the unlikely locale of Taiwan, where she cut her musical teeth playing with jug bands, blues bands, bluegrass bands and cover bands, singing jazz in hotel lounges, and doing some of the most bizarre corporate gigs you could possibly imagine. Moving to the UK in 2005, she formed her own band there and zig-zagged the country in a Ford Transit van, multiple times over the next five years, releasing three critically-praised albums along the way. She then landed (exhausted) back in Canada in 2010 and enrolled in university to give herself a break.
    Dana’s 2017 record The Earth That You’re Made Of, earned her a CFMA nomination for Contemporary Singer of the Year, and was described by journalist and programmer Peter North as “one of the finest contemporary roots recordings to have ever been produced in Alberta, period.” She debuted her critically-acclaimed theatrical song-cycle Makings of a Voice in 2021, released her sixth solo album How Much Muscle in early 2023, as well an album of original country duets with Sammy Volkov in 2024, and she received her MA in Music from the University of Alberta that same year. Her band Secondhand Dreamcar’s debut album “Answer the Call" received a 2025 JUNO nomination for Blues Album of the Year and three Canadian Blues Music Awards nominations, including Female Vocalist of the Year for Dana, and their new album “Get Ready” will be released in Fall 2026.
    Harry Gregg is a producer, engineer and bassist based in Edmonton, AB. Since switching to full time music in 2011, he has produced more than fifty full-length records and recorded and mixed many more albums and singles for artists in a variety of genres. As a producer, he considers it paramount to capture each artist’s individual character at the core of the recordings. Harry has been a partner at the beloved Riverdale Recorders in Edmonton since 2014, alongside the venerable Scott Franchuk. In addition to his studio work, Harry is also very busy as a musician, playing many live shows and on numerous recordings each year.
    Harry has produced albums for Sammy Volkov (1st Album to ever debut at #1 on the CKUA charts), Braden Gates (2022 CFMA winner for Traditional Album of the Year), Emmet Michael (2022 Edmonton Music Prize Winner), Maddie Storvold, Daniel Gervais, Dana Wylie, Celeigh (kay-lee) Cardinal (2018 WCMA Winner for Indigenous Artist of the Year) and many more, and has performs regularly ...
    50 min
  • Aimee Delman
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Aimee Delman, psychic medium, spiritual guide, human development expert and podcast host of Ask Spirit with Aimee Delman.
    Aimee Delman brings over 20 years of experience as a psychic medium, spiritual guide, and human development expert. She has worked with individuals and leaders across diverse industries, blending her intuitive gifts with a solid foundation in conflict resolution, mediation, and specialized graduate training in Family Therapy. Holding a PhD in Social Science and an MSc in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Aimee has taught at Syracuse University and Nova Southeastern University.
    Her specialty is intuitive foresight and energetic alignment, empowering clients with strategic decision-making and leadership growth. Through private and program-based consulting—primarily delivered virtually—Aimee helps you gain the clarity and confidence needed to navigate complex business and personal challenges with ease.
    Join us Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.
    Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
    58 min
  • Kelsi Mayne
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Kelsi Mayne the powerhouse singer/songwriter and one of the most exciting voices in Canadian country music.
    Kelsi Mayne is one of Canada’s most acclaimed independent artists, known for her raspy vocals, witty lyrics, genre-bending sound, soulful music,
    electrifying stage presence, and her explosive live shows. Born in Windsor, Ontario—just across the river from Detroit— Kelsi blends country roots with Motown soul, hip-hop, rock, and modern pop influences. After nearly a decade writing in Nashville, she has developed a signature style that bridges audiences and crosses genres, appealing to mainstream country and contemporary listeners alike.
    Her recent single, “For The Record,” landed on SiriusXM’s The Highway discovery program “On the Horizon”, Red White and Booze, and Top of the Country. She has also appeared on Apple Music’s massive “Today’s Country” playlist, an Amazon Music billboard in Toronto’s Dundas Square, and the cover of Spotify’s “North Country” playlist.
    A former nationally ranked sprint-hurdler, and a former Highland Dancer, who fun fact: also has a nursing degree, Kelsi brings that same drive and discipline to her thriving music career. She has earned three CMA Ontario nominations, was a SiriusXM Top of the Country contest finalist, and is the 2024 International Songwriting Competition winner. Her breakout single “Breaking Bad,” produced by Ryan Stewart (Carly Rae Jepsen, Simple Plan, Owl City), reached the Top 50 at Canadian Country Radio in 2025, helping push her catalogue past 3 million streams.
    On stage, Kelsi has become a festival favourite— playing nearly every major country festival in Canada from Cavendish Beach Music Festival to Big Valley Jamboree, and is the only fully independent artist repeatedly invited back to Boots and Hearts and the Calgary Stampede. A festival favourite, her electrifying stage presence and fearless determination, have made her a standout on the country's biggest festival stages.
    Championed by industry leaders including producer Chip Matthews (Luke Combs, Kacey Musgraves, Riley Green, Brooks & Dunn), songwriter Brett Sheroky (Blake Shelton, Tucker Wetmore), Nashville’s prestigious Whiskey Jam, Kelsi Mayne is a proven performer ready for takeoff. All aboard the #MayneTrain!
    Join us on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.
    Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
    37 min
  • Alissa Steinberg and Alana Kayfetz
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Registered Dietitian and founder of HealthyU, Alissa Steinberg.
    Alissa is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with over 15 years of clinical and academic experience across SickKids Hospital, Unity Health, the Markham Family Health Team, and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine. She is the founder of Healthy U, a nutrition-focused company providing evidence-based counselling and corporate consulting. As a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP) candidate, Alissa’s expertise spans the metabolic, hormonal, and digestive dimensions of health, with a strong focus on prevention and long-term well-being for both women and men. She is widely recognized for her ability to translate complex science into practical strategies that optimize hormone balance, cardiometabolic health, bone and muscle preservation, and digestive wellness. Beyond clinical practice, Alissa has built a digital community of more than 783K followers on Instagram (healthyu_dietitian) and 22K on TikTok, and she regularly contributes to national media outlets, including CTV’s The Social, where she shares accessible, research-driven health insights.
    Also on the program, we are welcoming back, Alana Kayfetz, the creator and founder of the Kayfetz Method and the very popular Mom Halo.
    Alana Kayfetz is the visionary, creator and founder of the Kayfetz Method and The Mom Halo. Her mission is to enrich women's lives by providing exceptional experiences that prioritize their well-being and joy.
    Through The Mom Halo, Alana redefines the motherhood journey, offering time, space, and permission for self-care and personal growth. Her community thrives on creating meaning, value, connections, fun, and education, ensuring that every mom enjoys a fulfilling and empowered experience.
    With a rich background in events and marketing, Alana blends expertise with passion to deliver “best in class” experiences for women navigating their founder journey.
    She’s also here today to talk about how to balance motherhood with the entrepreneurial journey.
    Join us on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.
    Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
    58 min
  • Alyson Schafer
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is welcoming back internationally acclaimed parenting expert, speaker, and bestselling author Alyson Schafer for our annual Back to School episode.
    Alyson Schafer is an internationally acclaimed parenting expert, speaker, bestselling author, and media personality.
    Armed with years of research and clinical experience, Alyson presents concepts from ‘depth psychology’ on stages around the world, including TEDx. Alyson is able to break down complex ideas and present them in ways that are easy for parents to understand and more importantly, implement. Parents seek solutions and Alyson’s forte is delivering actionable tactics that arm parents with the skills and confidence they need to face modern life challenges. Using humour and relatable storytelling, she provides a fresh and positive understanding of family dynamics. “The end goal is to raise resilient, caring and capable kids – and have fun along the way!” - Alyson Schafer
    Join us on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.
    Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
    54 min
  • Julie Neff
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by the incredibly talented indie-pop singer-songwriter, Julie Neff. She’s here to tell us all about her debut full length album “fine.”.
    Julie Neff is a Canadian indie-pop singer-songwriter whose emotionally charged music blends elements of alternative pop, rock, country, and blues. Originally from Guelph, Ontario, and now based in Montréal, Julie has become known for her soaring vocals, deeply personal songwriting, and cinematic sound. Her music explores themes of heartbreak, healing, resilience, and hope, creating songs that connect with listeners through honesty and vulnerability.
    Since releasing her debut EP Catharsis in 2018, followed by Over It in 2021, Julie has built an international following, performing throughout Canada, the United States, Ireland, Mexico, and Brazil. Her latest full-length album, fine., continues her evolution as an artist, inspired in part by her experiences navigating chronic illness and the pressure to appear "fine" while struggling beneath the surface. The album showcases her genre-blending style and powerful voice, inviting listeners into a journey of resilience, self-acceptance, and emotional healing.
    Join us on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.
    Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
    49 min
  • Audrey Hyams Romoff and Marli Litchman
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Marli Litchman, founder of The AI Tutor and the digital gift-giving platform Bestow.
    Marli Lichtman is the founder of The AI Tutor, an AI education and advisory practice that helps individuals and organizations confidently embrace artificial intelligence in practical, human-centered ways.
    Before founding The AI Tutor, Marli spent more than 15 years advising some of North America’s largest financial institutions on strategy, transformation, and digital innovation. After experiencing burnout, she left the corporate world to pursue a long-held dream of launching Bestow, a platform reimagining meaningful gifting for life’s biggest milestones.
    While building Bestow, Marli discovered the transformative potential of AI - not just as a productivity tool, but as a way to create more space for deeper thinking, meaningful work, and the people who matter most. That experience inspired her to launch The AI Tutor, where she now helps others confidently navigate the rapidly changing world of AI.
    Also on the program, we welcome back Audrey Hyams Romoff, founder of Overcat PR and author of The Undertow of Grief: Navigating Intergenerational Trauma.
    Audrey Hyams Romoff is the founder of OverCat, a communications strategy and event planning agency. While juggling a busy career, Audrey found the time to write a book about the intergenerational grief that affected four generations of women in her family. Originally published by a well respected indie publisher, the book has recently been picked up by a new publisher Burman/G&D and released as “The Undertow of Grief, Navigating Intergenerational Trauma”. The book is now available at Indigo stores all across the country and online.
    Audrey’s second book, coming out in January 2027, focusses on the importance of strong communications skills for young women beginning their careers and female entrepreneurs. In the age of AI, do communications skills still matter? The answer is a resounding yes!! They are even more important now.
    OverCat continues to work on high profile accounts including Clinique and the third annual “Time to Watch us Fly” Film Festival luncheon, which is being hosted by Longines watches, honouring women in the film and television industry.
    Join us on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.
    Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
    52 min
  • Veruschka Mungroo and Lara Smith
    On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Judy Librach is joined by Veruschka Mungroo, founder and creator of High Sociétéa, Canada's first luxury afternoon tea experience aboard a moving double-decker bus.
    Veruschka Mungroo is a South African-Canadian entrepreneur, award-winning communications strategist, and former international entertainment journalist with more than 15 years of experience spanning media, marketing, and storytelling. Throughout her journalism career, she interviewed some of the world's biggest stars, including Bryan Adams, Russell Peters, Priyanka Chopra, members of the Kardashian family, and the cast of Mission: Impossible III.
    Veruschka, later transitioned into entertainment marketing and communications, leading campaigns for some of the world's most recognizable brands and studios, including Disney, 21st Century Fox, Universal Studios, BBC, Nickelodeon, and Cartoon Network. After immigrating to Canada in 2018, Veruschka joined the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in a communications role before continuing her work as a senior editor, writer, and marketing executive.
    Today, Veruschka is the founder and creator of High Sociétéa, Canada's first luxury afternoon tea experience aboard a moving double-decker bus. Inspired by cherished afternoon tea traditions that she shared with her mother following her mother's dementia diagnosis, High Sociétéa blends elegant dining, sightseeing, live music, and meaningful connection into a one-of-a-kind Toronto experience. Beyond creating memorable experiences, Veruschka is passionate about supporting women and newcomers to Canada, with High Sociétéa regularly welcoming women from local shelters as honoured guests for complimentary experiences.
    Also on the program is Lara Smith - founder and CEO of Lusomé, a luxury sleep-tech brand.
    Lara’s journey began when her sister’s battle with breast cancer left her searching for solutions to relentless night sweats and disrupted sleep. Out of this personal mission, Lara built Lusomé—a brand rooted in empathy and innovation, committed to creating beautiful, evidence-based pyjamas and sheets for women navigating menopause and other sleep challenges.
    In 2025, Lusomé’s breakthrough technology received peer-reviewed clinical validation from Harvard Medical School and Brigham & Women’s Hospital, confirming what women had been experiencing for years: transformative improvements in sleep quality and relief from night sweats. This scientific substantiation reinforces Lara’s belief that women deserve better than empty “cooling” claims—they deserve solutions backed by rigorous research.
    Through Lusomé and The Sweaty Pillow, Lara is leading a movement to break the silence around women’s sleep struggles, empower women in midlife with knowledge and resources, and bring credibility and compassion to one of the most ignored areas of health.
    Join us on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.
    Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio
    55 min

About Finding Your Bliss

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Judy Librach is a TV Host, Life Coach, Author, and Columnist (soon to be Yoga and Meditation Instructor), who is the creator of the “Finding Your Bliss” online magazine and the Instagram and Facebook…

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