Lets Not Sugarcoat It

Kamila Nelson is the mom of two boys, ages 7 and 4, and a bonus mom of 3 older boys. Originally from Poland, she lived in Germany and Canada before settling in the United States. In 1999, she received a tennis scholarship to Montana State University where she met her now husband! 

After returning to Canada,she went to Grant MacEwan University where she studied Holistic Health Medicine. Several years after graduating, she opened her own Day Spa with the help of her family, but after 3 years in business, she closed it down. That same year, she reconnected with her husband through Facebook. They now live in the United States together and have their own woodworking business which they started in late 2018. As of August 2023, they’ve been doing it full time.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Kamila about:

-Her business wins and failures

-Her RV lifestyle

-Starting over and,

-Her journey through life, love, and motherhood.

In this episode we welcome sisters Dayle Sheehan and Jamie Francis, co-hosts of the podcast Proof It’s Possible. Both Dayle and Jamie aim to inspire others to live their happiest lives.

Dayle’s enlightens us with her story of becoming a full-time wheelchair-user at the age of sixteen. Her story has been heard by audiences all over Canada. Dayle’s message of happiness, resiliency, and hope encourages audiences to break through their own limiting beliefs and thrive. 

Jamie’s passion lies in ensuring that no woman is left behind. This was birthed from her own remarkable story of her husband’s struggle with addiction. Jamie looks to inspire and motivate the internal transformation that we all yearn for.

In this episode we get into it with Dayle and Jamie about their:

-Stories,

-Family life,

-Dreams,

-Inspiration and visions for the future. 

Follow Dayle and Jamie on Instagram, and don’t forget to tune into their podcast Proof It’s Possible. 

Anita Parker is a dynamic force in the realm of personal development, carving her niche as a Coach and Speaker with an unwavering commitment to empowering others and creating lasting impact. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, she seamlessly weaves her diverse skills and experiences into a tapestry of inspiration and guidance.

With a keen understanding of the transformative power of coaching, Anita dedicates herself to helping individuals unlock their full potential. Her coaching philosophy is rooted in fostering self-discovery and resilience, guiding her clients on a journey of personal and professional growth.

As a seasoned speaker, Anita takes center stage to share her insights on empowerment and the art of creating meaningful change. Her magnetic presence and authentic storytelling captivate audiences, leaving a lasting imprint. Anita's speaking engagements range from intimate workshops to large-scale conferences, reflecting her versatility and ability to connect with diverse audiences.

Anita’s entrepreneurial spirit is evident in her ventures that extend beyond coaching and speaking. She has successfully launched and managed projects that align with her values of empowerment and impact. Whether it's founding initiatives to support her community/ region or collaborating with like-minded entrepreneurs. Anita is driven by a vision of creating positive change on a broader scale.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Anita about:

-Life, love and business

-Her vision for growth and empowerment

-Marriage and parenting

-Her desire to create lasting impact, and so much more!

To  learn more about Anita follow  her on Instagram

Francesca Amante is Public Speaker, Author, and luxury real estate agent in Kelowna BC. Her passion for public  speaking led her to become the world runner up speaker at the JCI World Effective Speaker Competition in 2020. Francesca is also the founder of Amante Talks, a speaking series for dynamic speakers, authors, coaches, and entrepreneurs.

 Francesca’s upbringing instilled in her gratitude, kindness, and a passion for personal growth, which she carries into her work as a real estate agent, helping clients achieve their goals.

In the episode we get into it with Francesca about:

-the stories we tell ourselves

-how these stories shape us

-finding our authentic self

-stepping into our purpose

-her book, “After Loss Came You”, and so much more!

Follow Francesca on Instagram or visit her website to learn more about her amazing impact on the world

Somm Zero was launched in August 2023 by co-founders and local sommeliers Alex Viol, John Glenn & Bobby Faurot. They specialize in the top quality no & low alcohol wine and beverages.

In December, they launched SOBAR, Kelowna's first zero-proof bar. in December 2023 So far the response from the local and wider community has been phenomenal Feel free to head over to sommzero.com for more information about the co-founders, the service and product offering, and to subscribe to their newsletter for the latest on new product launches, live events and so much more.

In this episode we “get into it” with Alex and Bobby about

-low and zero proof wine options 

-winemaking 

-the AF market 

-their business and journey

-and we ask a few things about parenting too. 

Learn more about Somm Zero and Sobar on Instagram.

In This episode we welcome back Journey Henkart. Journey is an entrepreneur who loves bringing people together from all walks of life and creating space for personal transformation through her heart-based events.

She’s an international speaker, published author, Soma Breathwork Instructor, mom, wife and world traveler. 

Journey has shared stages with thought leaders such as Lisa Nichols, Robin Sharma, Jack Canfield and John Maxwell. 

Her book, originally published by Putnam, is endorsed by Deepak Chopra, Stephen Covey, Oprah Winfrey and John Gray. 

Journey has over 25 years of experience as a motivational trainer and has appeared on numerous radio and tv shows internationally, including the Oprah Show. 

Fun fact about Journey is she can say the alphabet backwards! 

In this episode Journey opens up to us about the 3 miscarriages she had last year. We ‘get into’

-pregnancy loss

-multiple miscarriages 

-grief and silence around miscarriages, and 

-the importance of sharing our miscarriage stories so that we don’t have to feel so alone. 

It’s truly a heartfelt episode full of tears and vulnerability that you won’t want to miss. 

Follow Journey on her Instagram

In this episode we welcome back love and relationship expert Jaime Morgan. Jaime is a Gottman trained relationship and personal growth expert and speaker. She specializes in guiding women who have gone through divorce or break-ups to attract more love, fulfillment, and abundance into their lives. She helps them to conquer their fears, gain authentic confidence, and let go of their pasts by giving them personalized action steps to move forward into the life they have always dreamed of. 

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Jaime about

-attracting love

-divorce 

-finding your ideal match

-re-marriage

-her upcoming course and more. 

Learn more about Jaime on Instagram or learn more about her upcoming course a Beacon for Love (all about attracting your ideal match) here.

In this episode we welcome back three of our previous guests; Carien Wessels-Rennie, Katharina Kunz and Sanela Sehovac to help us raise a toast to 2023. Listen to us ‘get into it’ about:

-the biggest challenges we each faced this year

-How we each weathered relationships with significant others

-the best thing our parents ever taught us

-what we each prefer to not do with your children that our parents did with us?

It’s a lively episode with five of us in the studio, and definitely one you don’t want to miss!

Corinne is the proud owner and CEO of Kare Physiotherapy and has specialized in the field of pelvic floor physiotherapy for close to 30 years. She is a graduate of University of British Columbia’s School of Rehab Sciences. Corinne has worked as a physiotherapist in a myriad of health care settings in both the United States and in Canada. She has taken numerous postgraduate courses focusing on Women’s Health, Men’s Health, pelvic floor dysfunction and orthopaedic manual therapy. Corinne frequently lectures on many topics including pelvic pain, male and female incontinence, core strengthening and injuries related to pregnancy and male/female sexual dysfunction.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Corinne about:

-Orgasms

-Leaking bladders

-Kegles 

-Sex 

-Motherhood and so much more!

Follow Corinne on Instagram here. 

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Pamela Pearson is the Director of Operations for Sentes Automotive and has dedicated the past 15+ years to HR/team culture, event planning, IT management, facilities, and overall dealership operations. In 2007 Pamela graduated with a Bachelor of Arts & Education, taught for a year, and then realized realized that the education system was not for her. Next was a self-described failed attempt at car sales that lasted only 6 weeks, so she began to assist COO Adam Rich with operational tasks. She now oversees 3 dealerships and nearly 200 employees. Pamela takes pride in creating and supporting structure and processes and creating a great work environment for the dealership teams. In the past several years, Pamela has become more involved with our community as the chair of the BC Cancer Foundation’s Discovery Luncheon (chair & committee member 2012-2020), President of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce (President 2022/23 & director since 2019), and still heavily involved as immediate Past President. In the past year few years, she has been nominated as a Kelowna Chamber ‘Top 40 under 40’ and the City of Kelowna’s ‘Citizen of the Year’, she won the ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award from the Chamber of Commerce, and most recently won the prestigious Kelowna Women in Business award 2023 WOMAN of the Year. She is enjoying having the opportunity to give back to the community that has given her so much. Pamela looks forward to helping her company become a highly desired employer in 2024 and beyond, educating our young professionals on the value of the Chamber, continuing to be engaged in our local community, and inspiring those around her to get involved and be the best they can be.

In this episode ‘we get into it’ with Pamela about:

-balancing life, love, and family

-the ups and downs of being a bonus mom

-her amazing ability to seemingly take it all on head first. 

Follow Pamela on her Instagram.