Gray Matters

Ever wonder how to make your living space more rejuvenating? Your physical environment affects so much in your life, including your mood, productivity, and stress levels. How do you make your home a place you love? That brings you joy. A place where you're proud to invite your friends and family. In this episode, I interview one of Ottawa's top interior designers, Victoria Preece, who has mastered the art of kitchen design and has built a wonderful repeat and referral interior design business. She shares some amazing advice that will make your spaces more functional, more beautiful, and take you to your next level!

When's the last time you set a wildly big goal? If you can't remember, then let this be your reminder because they really are totally worth it! In this episode, I share the 3 huge lessons I learned through the process of launching my new company, FREXY, which you can find @frexyfit on Instagram or go to frexyfit.com to find your #FREXYfit - Don't miss this FREXY inside scoop, real talk episode!

Have you ever thought, what should I wear? Where should I shop? What looks good on me? Today's guest loves all things beauty and fashion and has accumulated 30 plus years of experience as a hairstylist, certified image consultant, and makeup artist. Head-to-toe Stylist, Linny Bott, specializes in developing your personal style that aligns with your personal brand, so that what you wear makes you feel confident and beautiful no matter your age or life stage! Connect with Linny on linnybottstylist.com

Don't sleep on it, listen to this episode immediately. It's going to give you the practical tools you need to front load your health habits and save you a ton of time! This interview episode is with Renee Maldonado, a career driven women's fitness coach, passionate about helping make health habits simple for women to create lasting change and empower them to be the most resilient versions of themselves. She is also the host of the podcast, Resilience Unplugged, so make sure you check that out. You can also follow her on instagram @coach.renee

Where do you find your strength on your hardest days? Does it depend on other people? Your job or your health? What if your physical and mental toughness was based on the last hardest challenge you survived? Today's guest Marines Veteran, Team USA Competitor, and Veteran Liaison, Jessica Rose Johnson, is the founder of Rosebud Consulting. She is a speaker, trainer, and passionate suicide prevention advocate that shares her life experiences in the marines and caring for her husband through brain cancer. One of her life slogans is "You're stronger than you think!" Listen to this episode and you will find out why. Find her @rosebudcllc or rosebudcllc.com

What is 2.0 MODE anyways? You're about to find out! It's so powerful, it can transform your life. Expand your mindset, environment, and relationships from being "stuck in the same old rut" to 2.0 MODE: Mastery, Observation, & Discipline combined with doing Exceptional work that will take you to your next level. This interview with Jill Bunny, executive coach & therapist, founder of the Neuro-Slim Solution, 1-to-1 business 2.0 mindset coach, co-founder of reFRAME Your Brand, and owner of the #1 white label weight loss program is one you don't want to miss! Connect on IG @jillbunny2.0 or jillbunny.com

Do you ever feel like there is so much to do with so little time? Between distractions and interruptions alone, the hours just seem to slip away. But, where is your time actually going? In this episode, I identify nine of the most common time wasters that might be distracting you from doing your most meaningful work. Rather than spending your time mindlessly scrolling, for example, there are ways to be intentional about investing more of your time into your most important priorities. It's time to be more efficient, more productive, & more impactful with your time!

You've probably heard of IQ, but are you familiar with EQ? It's extremely helpful for managing emotions and how we respond to stressful situations. Check out this insightful interview episode with Inez Barberio (@inez_barberio), speaker, workshop coordinator, expert in CORE Growth Strategies, and founder of CORE Women's Network (@corewomensnetwork). She is also a celebrity corresponder for Millennium Magazine, interviewing celebrities and works closely with Mallorry's Army, educating people on EQ. With degrees in Journalism and Mass Communications along with a Master's Degree in Education, she is passionate about helping people realize and reach their full potential through the understanding of Emotional Intelligence.

Are you a quiet person? Or more the outgoing talkative type? Would you say you are shy? Or not at all? Maybe, you are somewhere in between the two ends of the spectrum? Either way, we all have something to learn about cultivating our listening and leadership skills through quiet confidence paired with consistent action. Check out this interview episode with Kamber Ferriss, pharmacist of 20 years, loving wife, mother of 4, and very active community member serving in church outreach programs, the food bank, local theater productions, and the Ukrainian Dance Club. Kamber knows how to get a job done with a smile on her face and truly leads by example.

You may have heard it said, "You will become like the 5 people you hang around the most". It's important to ask yourself if you have built your closest relationships on honesty and integrity. Do you hold each other accountable? Do you speak the hard truth in a loving way? Or are you wasting more time complaining rather than being curious and caring? What if you decided to build each other up and invest your energy into wanting the best for each other instead? Check out this discussional episode where my dear friend, Lisa Basco, and I chat about the importance of accountability and stewardship for the health of our marriages, families, and friendships.