From My POV

Do you live in loungewear day in and day out? CEO and Founder of ‘STRGRL’ - Natalie Alysa did NOT start out in fashion. In fact, going to university for marketing - she thought she would end up on Bay Street working in a corporate office for an agency. However, after moving to the big city of Toronto and taking notice in her interest in fashion, she then realized her true calling. Tired of not being able to find a sweatsuit that fit right or that she felt comfortable in, she decided to take matters into her own hands and launch  ‘STRGRL’  - an online shop offering comfortable, streetwear-focused sweatsuits. Using her own personal brand as a streetwear oriented influencer, Natalie was able to combine her 2 worlds into 1 - the ultimate dream. You can shop her sweatsuits at @SHOPSTRGRL on Instagram and be sure to stay in the know as this Toronto brand is looking to disrupt the fashion world, 1 sweatsuit at a time.

Girls play sports?? From growing up in a small town in Ontario playing hockey, being scouted by Dartmouth College, playing for Team Canada and more… Ailish Forfar has followed her love for hockey, no matter where it led her. Ultimately ending up in Toronto, playing for the Ryerson Rams, Ailish also found herself studying Sport Media at Ryerson as well. Needless to say, sports has always been an important part of her life. Post university and unsure where her degree would take her, she ended up freelancing for BlogTo - among others, and just this past year landed a job on Sportsnet 590 The Fan Morning Show coming to your radios live everyday at 6am! Ailish sits down with me to discuss what it was really like as a female professional athlete, and the challenges she’s been experiencing now, as a woman working in the sports media industry. Her hope - that women’s sports will continue to grow in the direction it needs to - and she believes with her role on the Fan590, she can help make the change women’s sports desperately needs.

Will you accept this rose? Bachelorette 17 and Bachelor in Paradise Canada 1 contestant Brendan Scanzano came to deliver on alllll of your burning questions when it comes to the Bachelor franchise. From auditioning, being cast as a Canadian, to being a part of the 1st EVER Bachelor in Paradise Canada, he lets us in on all of the details. As much as being on reality tv is cool and a life-changing experience, Brendan also shares the challenges he faced in his journey to finding love. Breaking down his own barriers and also learning to navigate the world of Bachelor fame post shows, really does take you through some valuable life lessons both mentally and emotionally. But, all in all - his time with the Bachelor franchise was something he will cherish forever, through all of the moments he has shared with Bachelor producers, his love interests and who could forget his bromance with Aaron and James. If you’re a Bachelor fan or just want to know what it’s really like being on a reality tv show - this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

Convinced you are meant to be an entertainer? Toronto go-getter and entertainment industry vet Marny Florence is here to give you all of the inspirational advice you need to succeed. From growing up in dance and performance, working for brand agencies - to finding love as a host and MC, Marny has tried it all. But, with every set-back, she got back up and tried again. Now, Marny is hosting and touring across the U.S. with Hot Wheels Monster Truck - like what?! She believes that every closed door has led her to this moment and that manifesting is one of the keys to success. With that, she has also created ‘RealTalk Community’, aimed at creating a safe space for women to gather, share and grow - together. Needless to say, Marny has the drive and determination it takes to own your life and love every step of the way - and she’s been doing just that.

Find love in a hopeless place? How about during a global pandemic? As many of you know, Brett Siddall and I started dating in January 2021 - smack dab in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although many people doubted any relationships working out that were sparked out of lockdown closures, loneliness or just plain boredom, Brett and I get to the nitty gritty of how the beginning of our relationship really started and how we’ve been thriving ever since. From moving in together after only 4 months, going on our first trip together, the transition as life returns back to normal in Toronto - we take you through all of the moments that made us realize that we both found “the one”, in the middle of a global pandemic.

What’s your ViBE?! Marnie and Rena Schwartz, aka The Vibe Twwinz have been dancing since they were 4 years old. From dancing in studios, to the Raptors Dance Pak, they have always viewed dance as one of their passions. However as many say - life itself is about taking that passion and turning it into something impactful. Marnie and Rena took their love for dance and opened up Vibe Dance Studio - a recreational, non-competitive dance studio for everyone and anyone. Next to that, they also launched the CartWhirler, a cartwheeling mat aimed to help kids learn how to cartwheel and push them to never give up. They are always looking to make a difference in people’s lives and feel as though their time on the Raptors Dance Pak helped shape them into the people they are today - driving their love and passion for the community dance brings, and making a difference through their studio.

Have the dream job but can’t seem to find the dream partner? Bestie, BFFL, homegirl Ariana Mussato *finally* makes an appearance on a podcast episode and if ya’ll thought I had mad boy drama - buckle up! Ariana takes us through some of her most toxic exes, horrible first dates, and more. Stop ignoring the and realize your worth!! Aside from that - this girl is seriously committed… to her job. How to separate your job from your personal life can be tough sometimes, and Ariana is here to tell you exactly how to tell the difference between being married to your job, and just flat out loving what you do!

Is podcasting really worth the hype? Jenna and Sarah - hosts of ‘Worth the Hype Podcast’ come onto 'From My POV' to tell me how they really feel about the world of podcasting. They both feel that podcasting is SO important for anyone wanting to continually better themselves and learn something new. They both are too - always - listening to podcasts, no matter where they are! Jenna and Sarah both believe in never limiting yourself to just 1 thing, and instead pursuing all of your passions - even if that may mean doing them all… at the same time! Remember there is no such thing as the “perfect time”, so step out of that comfort zone and do it.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Tik Tok Creator full-time? With Tik Tok making waves in the social media world, many thought the app would die as soon as the COVID-19 pandemic came to an end (I know I did!) but nonetheless, the app is bigger than ever before and now YOU can get hired as a Tik Tok Creator and make a living through the video app! Bailey Rose King knows all of the tips and tricks when it comes to running Tik Tok accounts, as well as managing every other social media apps as a Social Media Manager - she really does it all! Bailey sits down with me to discuss how she found personal success through Tik Tok, and how she translated her success into her 9-5. Make sure to listen in as Bailey also gives us her advice on how to elevate your own personal brand through social media management and how you can too, build your own social media empire.

Excited to be back in the podcast game with my new podcast “From My POV”! Bringing you POV’s from all of your favourite reality tv stars, entrepreneurs, pro athletes, trainers, fellow podcasters, content creators and so many more! With weekly episodes every Friday, I’m hoping this podcast can resonate with all of you, wether that be on a personal, emotional or professional level. You can also follow along on social @from_mypov.pod & stay up to date on episode releases, guests, and more!