What's your fashion like these days? I LOVE MAKEOVERS, but not everyone in my life feels the same. Join me today as I discuss fashion and coffee with Ottawa based creator Chantsy. Dean and I tackle how we feel about our bodies and how this relates to what we wear. Stick around for my 3 favourite things for the week! Thank you for being here! Timestamps:04:40 Friend to Friend with Amanda07:21 Friendo Interview with Chantsy27:33 Man Friend Debrief with Dean43:00 Favourite Things for the Week!  Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com Thank you Chantsy for your contribution to Friendo. Please follow Chantsy on Instagram @chantsy and her online shop: https://modexlusive.com Shop Wax & Wane and use code Amanda20 for 20% off your purchase: https://waxandwanecoffee.com Follow along on social:Instagram @shophellofriendo Instagram @amandamuseTwitter @museamandaFacebook /museamandaYouTube AmandaMuse Edited by Alysa @aly.aesch and AmandaMuseAdvertising Inquiries: https://curiouscast.ca/advertise-with-us/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is modesty uncool? What about modesty with our children as they age? How do model independence with our fashion and knowing when it's appropriate to wear certain things and when not to? My guest today, Jen Hardie, noticed a gap in the children's swimwear market and created a brand new style for little girls. Later in the episode Dean shares how he really feels about those itty bitty bikinis now that he has a daughter. Stick around for my 3 favourite things for the week! Thank you for being here! Timestamps:00:00 Friend to Friend with Amanda03:45 Friendo Interview with Jen Hardie22:04 Man Friend Debrief with Dean37:37 Favourite Things for the Week!  Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com Thank you Jen for your contribution to Friendo. Please follow Jen on Instagram @eleniacollection and her online shop: www.eleniacollection.com Follow along on social:Instagram @shophellofriendo Instagram @amandamuseTwitter @museamandaFacebook /museamandaYouTube AmandaMuse Edited by Alysa @aly.aesch and AmandaMuseAdvertising Inquiries: https://curiouscast.ca/advertise-with-us/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the adults are experiencing enormous amounts of stress? What about the kids? My guest today, Jessica Gottlieb, shares her take on how we can equip our kids with tools to cope in trying times. Later in the episode Dean and I share a bit more about life as parents these days; from report cards, to ups and downs in the life of our kids. Thank you for being here! Timestamps:00:00 Friend to Friend with Amanda03:36 Friendo Interview with Jessica Gottlieb34:20 Man Friend Debrief with Dean Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com Thank you Jessica for your contribution to Friendo. Please follow Jessica on Instagram @jg.holisticmentalwellness and her website for more tools and information www.jessicagottlieb.ca Check out Jessica's book: BEing BEa: An interactive book and workbook about overcoming worry and building self-confidence in kids on Amazon! Follow along on social:Instagram @shophellofriendo Instagram @amandamuseTwitter @museamandaFacebook /museamandaYouTube AmandaMuse Edited by Alysa @aly.aesch and AmandaMuseAdvertising Inquiries: https://curiouscast.ca/advertise-with-us/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you loving or loathing TikTok? Short form video is having it's moment right now and Clive Felice from Dads With Attitude and I discuss comedy and being a Dad online right now. Dean and I tackle our thoughts on the platform and how we feel about living a real life, and sharing entertaining content online for the long haul. Thank you for being here! Timestamps:00:00 Friend to Friend with Amanda03:14 Friendo Interview with Clive Felice32:47 Man Friend Debrief with Dean Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com Thank you Clive for your contribution to Friendo. Please follow Clive on Instagram @dadswithattitude and on TikTok @dadswithattitude for all things comedy and parenting. Check out Clive' book: Back In The Day on Amazon! Follow along on social:Instagram @shophellofriendo Instagram @amandamuseTwitter @museamandaFacebook /museamandaYouTube AmandaMuse Edited by Alysa @aly.aesch and AmandaMuseAdvertising Inquiries: https://curiouscast.ca/advertise-with-us/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes or no for epic hair makeovers? It grows back, why not have a little fun with it! Join me for a hair themed discussion with Courtney Bond, a hairstylist with over 20 years experience. We discuss being a hairstylist in Ontario Canada during a pandemic, hair awards, hairstylist assumptions and hair trends for 2021. Dean and I tackle our thoughts on grey hair and how we feel about people rocking their natural hue. Thank you for being here! Timestamps:00:00 Friend to Friend with Amanda02:26 Friendo Interview with Courtney Bond34:53 Man Friend Debrief with Dean Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com Thank you Courtney for your contribution to Friendo. Please follow Courtney on Instagram @courtneyxcentrichair and on Tik Tok @courtneyxcentrichair for all things hair inspiration! Follow along on social:Instagram @shophellofriendo Instagram @amandamuseTwitter @museamandaFacebook /museamandaYouTube AmandaMuse Edited by Alysa @aly.aesch and AmandaMuseAdvertising Inquiries: https://curiouscast.ca/advertise-with-us/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does the idea of setting health goals kind of freak you out? If it does, you're not alone! Covid is exacerbating health concerns, and changing routines and behaviours takes cognitive energy - how do you make changes in the midst of decision fatigue? Join me for an insightful discussion with Tara Smith, Owner and Managing Partner Cornerstone Health and Fitness, LLC. Thank you for being here! Timestamps:00:00 Friend to Friend with Amanda05:25 Friendo interview with Tara Smith37:36 Man friend debrief with Dean Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com Thank you Tara for your contribution to Friendo. Please follow Tara on Instagram @cornerstone_yoga and check out Cornerstone Health and Fitness and all they have to offer. Follow along on social:Instagram @hellofriendoshopInstagram @amandamuseTwitter @museamandaFacebook /museamandaYouTube AmandaMuse Edited by Alysa @aly.aesch and AmandaMuseAdvertising Inquiries: https://curiouscast.ca/advertise-with-us/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From misdiagnosis to surgery and then radiation - today my Dad, John, sits down with me to share his Cancer experience during a pandemic. Thank you for being here! Today’s episode is sponsored by Pillway. Sign up at Pillway.com or download the Pillway app and use code AmandaMuse50 for up to 50% off your first order of vitamins, supplements, over the counter drugs and more when you place your first medication order on Pillway. Timestamps:00:00 Friend to Friend with Amanda03:20 Friendo interview with my Dad (John)45:42 Man friend debrief with Dean Follow along on social:Instagram @shophellofriendoInstagram @amandamuseTwitter @museamandaFacebook /museamandaYouTube AmandaMuse Edited by AmandaMuseEpisode sponsored by PillwayAdvertising Inquiries: https://curiouscast.ca/advertise-with-us/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have that friend you can talk to about anything? Joanna is mine. She's been my work-wife for the last 5 years and we always have so much fun when we're together! She has had a tricky year going through a huge life change while also sharing her life online. Join me for an awesome chat with Joanna the Founder and Creative Director of Nesting Story. Thank you for being here! Timestamps:00:00 Friend to Friend with Amanda04:29 Friendo interview with Joanna (Nesting Story)49:55 Man friend debrief with Dean Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com Thank you Joanna for your contribution to Friendo. Please follow Nesting Story on Instagram @nestingstory and check out her YouTube channel and blog! Follow along on social:Instagram @shophellofriendo Instagram @amandamuseTwitter @museamandaFacebook /museamandaYouTube AmandaMuse Edited by AmandaMuseAdvertising Inquiries: https://curiouscast.ca/advertise-with-us/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anyone else experiencing mental health struggles that they haven't had for years?! This past year has caused a few things I thought were handled to reappear. As we wrap up Mental Health Awareness Month I wanted to share my story in hopes of reminding you that you're not alone. Thank you for being here! Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com Follow along on social:Instagram @shophellofriendo Instagram @amandamuseTwitter @museamandaFacebook /museamandaYouTube AmandaMuse Edited by AmandaMuseAdvertising Inquiries: https://curiouscast.ca/advertise-with-us/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Could you work with your sibling? Start a business and then a social media platform with your sister? My friends, and awesome creators Laura and Josie also known as The GG Sisters are the Friendo guests today and I'm excited to share their story with you. Let's talk life as creators, business partners, the realness of motherhood, boundaries and so much more. Thank you for being here! Timestamps:00:00 Friend to Friend with Amanda03:33 Friendo interview with Laura and Josie Cannone38:01 Man friend debrief with Dean Explore my shop: http://www.hellofriendo.com Thank you Laura and Josie Cannone for your contribution to Friendo. Please follow them on Instagram @theggsisters and check out The GG Media Group at @theggmediagroup Follow along on social:Instagram @shophellofriendo Instagram @amandamuseTwitter @museamandaFacebook /museamandaYouTube AmandaMuse Edited by AmandaMuseAdvertising Inquiries: https://curiouscast.ca/advertise-with-us/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices