In Our Network

Ashley is the Founder and CEO of Smash and Tess, a Vancouver designed and North American made slow fashion company. Home of the "romper revolution”, Smash + Tess is known for its signature rompers and casual "everywear”. With sizes that run from XXS-Petite- to XXXL, the inclusive collections complements every lifestyle, occasion and body.

The brands most recent collaboration with Hilary Duff collection was an incredible success, selling out the same morning it went live! The brand has also been seen on celebrity favourites like Kate Hudson, Gabrielle Union, Jenna Dewan and more.

In today’s episode, Ashley and I sit down to talk about Smash and Tess’ focus on inclusive sizing, sustainable materials, and ethical practices.

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with Ashley and Smash + Tess on Instagram @afreeborn & @smashtess.

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Scout Sobel is the Founder and CEO of Scout's Agency, a female-focused PR agency that specializes in getting women as guests on podcasts. Over the last two years, the agency has served women like Catt Sadler, Kelley Baker, Jessica Zweig, and many more inspiring women.

She is also the co-host of Okay Sis, a top-charted podcast, with her sister Mady where she openly documents her experience living with bipolar disorder

Now, Scout is putting all of her emotional tools, learnings, and wisdom into her debut book, The Emotional Entrepreneur, a 25 lesson emotional guidebook for women who want to pursue a life of purpose. 

In today's episode, we dive deeper into how to emotionally handle entrepreneurship and how every entrepreneur should be prioritizing their mental health.

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with Scout on Instagram @scoutsobel.

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Jen Babic is the Founder and Lead Consultant at ppl stuff, a people and culture consultancy based in Toronto. She is also the Head of People and Culture at Inkbox, a direct-to-consumer brand focused on bringing semi-permanent tattoos to customers. Jen is a seasoned HR professional with 9+ years of experience in the industry, working for companies like Aritizia and now Inkbox.

In today's episode, we dive deeper into conversations around company culture, the basics of resume building, and how women can forge their own path in the corporate world by being strategic about their career moves, asking for a raise, and taking on meaningful projects. 

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with Jen on Instagram @jenbabic and @pplstuffconsulting.

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You may know Bri Springs from her time on Season 25 of the Bachelor. Aside from that, Bri works in Communications and continues to use her platform to advocate and educate others on how best to support the Black community.

Bri and I sit down to talk about her experience on the show and she’s adjusted to life post bachelor. We also talk about her experience growing up biracial, how that shaped her upbringing and how we can all continue to uplift, support, and educate ourselves on how we can be allies to the Black community.

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with Bri on Instagram @brisprings

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Noura Mutairi and Kate Clarke are the founders of BYNK Media, a Toronto-based creative agency specializing in innovative marketing and brand-building. Founded in 2020 by designer Kate Clarke and communications specialist Noura Mutairi as a one-stop marketing hub. 

They specialize in social media strategy, event planning, branding and graphic design, influencer marketing, photoshoot production, and email marketing. BYNK focuses on creating 360-degree marketing campaigns that allow them to oversee every detail to ensure high quality and effective results. 

Clients include 437, Majesty’s Pleasure, Collective Nude, Calvin Klein, Miaou, and more.

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with Noura and Kate on Instagram @nuramutairi, @kateeclarke & @bynkmedia | Website: bynkmedia.com

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Sascha Lafleur, co-founder and principal designer at West of Main, has had a passion for design for as long as she can remember. She attributes her creative flare and an abundance of artistic energy to early influence by her immediate family, which includes woodworkers, builders, artists, and fashionistas. 

This celebrated, local and international award-winning designer is known today for curating thoughtfully layered, traveled designs. Sascha started West of Main Design in Ottawa where she is committed to co-designing spaces that are a true reflection of her clients’ lifestyles and passions.

Today, her award-wining firm continues to expand as Sascha leads corporate and full-scale residential projects across North America westofmaindesign.com. West of Main also offers a retail shop in Ottawa and an expansive online furniture & home decor division through westofmain.com.

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with Sascha and West of Main on Instagram @saschalafleur, @westofmain & @westofmainshoppe

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Taylor is the Co-founder of Nudestix & Nudeskin, a makeup and skincare line that focuses on clean vegan ingredients. The company was founded by Taylor, her mom Jenny, and sister Ally back in 2014 and since then the brand has grown tremendously. The brand has amassed a large following in the beauty industry and has caught the eye of celebrity investors like Hilary Duff and Chelsea Handler. In today's episode, Taylor shares challenges she had to overcome as a founder, especially at the age of 17, how the company has navigated the beauty industry with their less is more outlook, and her pinch me moment of spending the day with Hilary Duff. 

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with Taylor, Nudestix and Nudeskin on Instagram @taylor_frankel, @nudestix & @nudestixskin

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Sophie is the Marketing Director at 437, a swim and apparel company founded by Hyla Nayeri and Adrien Bettio. Sophie’s previous roles include companies like Saje Wellness, Aritzia, Inkbox, and working as a Social Media and Partnerships Manager for Kaitlyn Bristowe. In today's episode we get candid about what it's like pivoting in your career and finding your niche, along with the do's and don'ts of building a personal brand on social media.

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with Sophie and 437 on Instagram @sophiefcoleman & @437!

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Ally is a former two-sport college athlete at UCLA where she played soccer and track & field. She has now dedicated her time to being a full-time model, shooting for companies like Lululemon, Nike, H&M. Most recently, Ally shot with Sports Illustrated, being the brands newest face of the magazine. Aside from her modelling career, she is dedicated to continuing the conversation around mental health which we touch on during our conversation, along with pressures she's experienced from the modelling industry.

I hope you enjoy the episode! xx

Follow and connect with Ally on Instagram @allycourtnall!

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Isabel Aagard is the Founder and Designer at LastObject. Frustrated by all of the single-use waste, she decided to design innovative solutions to wasteful habits that make a lasting impact, starting with LastSwab — the world’s first sanitary, reusable cotton swab. LastSwab was followed by LastTissue, and most recently by LastRound. One by one, Isabel is tackling the single-use items that have become an unfortunate part of our daily routine. As an eco-fighter and power-mom Isabel stands by her products and hopes to inspire others to be the change and adapt to living sustainably..

In today's episode, Isabel shares how her professional experience led to her sustainability journey with LastObject and the importance of staying informed on sustainability practices and issues like greenwashing.

I hope you enjoy our conversation xx

Follow and connect with Isabel on Instagram @isabelaagaard

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