There are conversations that leave you a little lighter, a little brighter, and a lot more inspired. My conversation with Megan was all of these things. For those of you not familiar (I am sure most of you are!), Megan is founder of Simplified, a home organization company based out of Calgary, Alberta. She has worked with the likes of Jillian Harris, Sarah Landry (aka The Birds Papaya), Jann Arden, and the list goes on. However, the lessons that she highlights is that at our core, we are all so similar. We all carry our own attachments and shame to mess and clutter and seek organization and calm. This is where Megan comes in. She is kind, compassionate, empathic, non judgemental and rebuilds the systems within our homes so we can live better lives. From personal experience, her systems work. You can download all of her guides here. But before you do, listen to this conversation and know that starting small is enough for big changes.

Where do I even begin? These two women are changing how we dress ourselves. How? By showing up, as we are and being enough. Through their clothing store, they have created a sense of community where we can all belong in our bodies and with each other. If you need a hype squad, and we all do, these two women are the best of the best. If you are not already, please follow them on social (@belonglifestyle) through their store Belong Lifestyle. You won't regret it. 

This is another episode from the vault, however the message continues to be extremely relevant and aligns with all that is going on for Christine and Awasis Boutique. Christine is the epitome of what it means to bring your authentic self to what you do and lean into your strengths within business. Representation matters. When you support Awasis Boutique not only are you adding style, comfort + practicality to your wardrobes, but you are also helping to celebrate the Indigenous culture and revitalize Indigenous languages. Along with being a part of giving proceeds back to the community one product at a time.

Welcome back and Happy World Down Syndrome Day. On today's episode I share the conversation I had with Brittany Caffet. For those of you who do not know Brittany, you are in for a treat. I have encountered very few people who lead with their heart the way Brittany does and lucky for us, she shared her time and wisdom of motherhood. Brittany, among many things, is the momma to three children (at the time of the interview it was two!) and for this episode we highlight the lessons that Brittany has learned from her son and middle child, Henry. Henry was born with Down Syndrome however, it is important to note that his diagnosis does not define him. You will hear how Brittany advocates for her children in a way that empowers their abilities. I left his conversation feeling grateful for Brittany's time and her perspective on motherhood. Join me in my conversation with Brittany as she highlights the upside of Down Syndrome.

In this episode of Hightlighting Real I sit down with Kiteen Mainil. Most of you will recognize her from Instagram as Kiteen's Closet. Friends, I loved this conversation. It was easy, natural and just so genuine. So often we are quick to make assumptions about people we do not know and this was an opportunity to get to know the person behind the influencer. Spoiler Alert: Kiteen is as authentic as they come. We talk everything from our small town upbringing and farm life,  to the role of faith and of course, how dressing our bodies should be fun. I hope you enjoy this Spring refresh as much as I, and my closet did!

In this episode I sit down with Lesley Kelly, well known as High Heels and Canola Fields. In this conversation, Lesley and I unpack the world of agriculture and how Lesley has worked tirelessly to bridge the gap between those involved and not involved in agriculture. Lesley is an avid blogger, motivational speaker and podcast host, and she helped co-found the Do More Agriculture foundation, a not-for-profit organization that is championing mental health in agriculture across Canada. She has also created Martin Munchies, a snack food line which uses barley locally grown on her family farm.

I hope you enjoy the warmth and compassion of this conversation; Lesley has been instrumental in advocating for mental wellness within farming communities and families and beyond and has been a strong voice for all roles in agriculture being of value. In this episode we can all takeaway the value of community care and need for us all to look out for one another.

There is a giveaway for this episode. Please HERE here to find out more!

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The Do More Agriculture Foundation