On this week’s Let’s Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Kayla Grey.

Kayla Grey is an award-winning sportscaster on TSN. She’s not only the host but is also the co-executive producer for The Shift on TSN, a show that focuses a unique lens on Canadian stories and discussions at the intersection of sports, life, and culture.

“I want people that are different. I want people that will get in there and debate and say, ‘No, I don’t really like that idea’ and ‘No, I don’t really like this’, or ‘No, I don’t feel safe with this’. I think if you let people just be who they are and let people be, they become the best creators become it’s coming from such a safe space. So yeah, it’s always my goal and an intention to create a safe space for people.” Kayla tells Elise on Let’s Talk About.

In this Episode we talk about:

Being a Storyteller

Building her Career

Work-life balance

BIPOC in Journalism/Sports Media

Building a Team

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On this week’s Let’s Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Jigyasa Sharma, Co-founder of Hymnologie.

Hymnologie is a plant-based skincare line that harnesses the innate cellular wisdom of your skin to deliver powerful, uncompromised results using Ayurvedic Practices that are centuries old.

Elise and Jigyasa talk about the inspiration behind Hymnologie, treating your skin with natural ingredients using Ayurvedic practices, and starting a business in a new country.

“I wanted to create something, not just for my family, but for the Western culture and wanted to introduce you to Ayurvedic practices, the formulas, which are like thousands and centuries old. So they're really effective and they work and they're completely safe for your skin. So why do expose ourselves with unnecessary harsh chemicals when we can actually give soulful nourishing food to your skin?” Jigyasa tells Elise on Let’s Talk About.

In this Episode we talk about:

Inspiration behind Hymnologie

Ayurvedic Practices for Skin Care

Starting a Business in a New Country

Resources:

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Follow Danielle on social media: @hymnologiebeauty

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On this week’s Let’s Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Brittany Gray, founder & CEO of Fancy Face.

Fancy Face has fast become Canada’s most prestigious beauty brand. Providing upscale in-home, on-site, or in-store hair and makeup services, clients leave feeling exquisitely beautiful for any occasion. Fancy Face also has an amazing cosmetic & skincare line that women to live out the daily mantra “fancy is a feeling”, by making Fancy Face products a part of their daily beauty routine.

Elise and Brittany talk about the story behind Fancy Face, the launch of the product line, marketing a business outside of social media, and growing in the beauty industry.

"I certainly don't feel like our social media just took off. It's been work, really, that's gone into it, and I still feel like there's so much growing to do. But, what I love to do is always focus on providing value to those people that are paying attention and not worry about the numbers, because whether you have 1 follower or 2 million followers, it's really about the value that you're providing for that person that cares enough about your brand to watch what you're doing." Brittany tells Elise on Let’s Talk About.

In this Episode we talk about:

The Story Behind Fancy Face

The Signature Cosmetic and Skincare Line

Marketing Outside of Social Media

Growth in the Beauty Industry

Resources:

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On this week’s Let’s Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Aline Nalbandian, founder or A-Line Wayuu Love.

A-Line Wayuu Love was born to support Wayuu artisans living in La Guajira, the northernmost point of Columbia while bringing their beautiful wares back to Canada. With one-of-a-kind artisanal mochila bags, each bag reflects the spirit and passion of the weaver, using colour and pattern to tell the stories of the hands that made it.

Elise and Aline talk about the story behind the brand, being a new entrepreneur and working with the locals in Columbia, and giving back to the community.

“It's an art that they pass down from women to girl, for generations to generation. And it's literally their only means of income and it's super important. So I decided right there and then that I would do this if I could find a way to work with these communities.” Aline tells Elise on Let’s Talk About.

In this Episode we talk about:

The Story Behind A-Line Wayuu Love

Being an Entrepreneur

Working with the Local Community in Columbia

Resources:

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On this week’s Let’s Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Cassandra Burrell, Founder of Cassandra Elizabeth.

Cassandra Elizabeth is a clothing line that provides sustainable and genderless clothing with the goal of making the fashion industry more transparent and inclusive. Along with their products, they also offer services like Style Consulting, Closet Edits, and Personal Shopping to help you find a style that suits you.

Elise and Cassandra talk about the story behind Cassandra Elizabeth, sustainability and genderless fashion, and the importance of transparency and inclusivity in the fashion industry.

"And so there's this middle ground that I love. This is where I live, you know, in that middle ground of you can dress it up and you can dress it down. And that's where we're at. And that also aids in slow fashion and having your items, you know, getting cost per wear because you are wearing.” Cassandra tells Elise on Let’s Talk About.

In this Episode we talk about:

Story Behind The Brand

Sustainability & Genderless Fashion

Changes Needed in the Fashion Industry

Resources:

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On this week’s Let’s Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Carly Brenton, Owner and Designer of Paperscript.

Paperscript's mission is to encourage offline connections through the simplicity of paper. They create minimalistic, thoughtful products to help you celebrate all of life’s moments, big and small. Paper can evoke a feeling and it should be shared with the people that matter the most to you. Their products are designed, printed and assembled with care in Niagara, Ontario, and they source Canadian materials whenever possible and use local print shops to create a final product they know you will love.

Elise and Carly talk about the story behind Paperscript, the creative process of designing products, and the work-life balance of being an owner and a mother.

"It all just kind of naturally led towards greeting cards for me, because I think the heart and emotion that was behind the card is what I was really chasing with my art, which really led to what my brand is all about and making those connections and that kind of thing.” Carly tells Elise on Let’s Talk About.

In this Episode we talk about:

The story behing Paperscript

Process of creating products

Work and Life balance as a full-time mom and owner

Resources:

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On this week’s Let’s Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Julien Blanchard, founder of Les Industries Groom.

Les Industries Groom is a men's grooming brand based in Montreal. Since 2013, they have been passionately developing their signature formulas using handpicked natural and ecological ingredients. Their inspiration is rooted in the tradition of male skincare, enriched by scientific breakthroughs in cosmetics.

Elise and Julien talk about the beginnings of Les Industries Groom, trend shifts in men's self-care, and gender fluidity in grooming products.

"I love testing the reaction of women to products because oftentimes they will be them buying a gift for men around them but sometimes they will be like, Hey, That face moisturizer feels so nice, I'm getting it for myself; That styling sea salt spray is wonderful in my hair. I'm getting that big bustle and that's going on my part of the shelf."

In this Episode we talk about:

The Story behind Les Industries Groom

Trend Shift in Men's Self-Care

Gender Fluidity in Grooming

Resources:

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On this week’s Let’s Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Mia Fiona Out, Founder of Luna Nectar

Luna Nectar is a happy Canadian team of inquisitive creatives that focus on innovating streamlined beauty formulations that commit to being all-natural, vegan, and cruelty-free. They believe in a community mindset, minimalism, function, and authenticity. Today, the meaning of quality and genuineness breaks barriers and norms of greenwashing, and they're here to provide for the thoughtful and curious

"It's really important to me because I feel like just from an early age, even like with the whole holistic approach, I just feel that it is just so important to give back to the earth…There’s so much to us, so we need to definitely feed back into it. And the features we have is all of our packaging is recyclable. So most of it is made of glass and, we work with Packed, which is a recyclable program. So basically they take all the hard-to-recycle beauty packaging and up-cycle it into different products.” Mia tells Elise on Let’s Talk About.

In this Episode we talk about:

Story behind Luna Nectar

Their Products

Importance of Sustainability

Water-usage in products

Resources:

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Follow Luna Nectar on social media:@lunanectar

Shop Luna Nectar's collection

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Check out Mia’s products at our ‘the edit’ summer pop-up in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Our chic general store located at 1-233 King Street in NOTL, is open July 1 - 31, 2022, every Thursday to Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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On this week’s Let’s Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Julie Thurgood-Burnett, founder and CEO of Hereward Farms.

Hereward Farms is a lavender farm located just outside of Orangeville that grows lavender and makes farm-skin products. The business started in 2020 when Julie was curious about growing lavender. Starting from 40 lavender plants to now over 6,000 plants, Julie managed to grow her business and become a local favourite with her background in cosmetology and marketing. 

Elise and Julie talk about the story behind Hereward Farms, the journey of creating products, the benefits of lavender, and the importance of transparency with brands.

"I did work downtown. I was a total city girl. Like his grandfather used to laugh at me and say, you're gonna have to sell your car if you're going to live out here kind of thing. Right? And I'm like, no, no. , so I've changed my high heels for my blood stones and cartwright overalls.” Julie tells Elise on Let’s Talk About.

In this Episode we talk about:

The story behind Hereward Farms

Journey of creating products

Benefits of Lavender

Importance of Transparency with Brands

Resources:

Read the show transcript

Follow MONOXIDE on social media: @herewardfarms

Shop Hereward Farms’ collection

Check out our website

Follow us on social media: @style_canada

Check out Julie’s products at our ‘the edit’ summer pop-up in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Our chic general store located at 1-233 King Street in NOTL, is open July 1 - 31, 2022, every Thursday to Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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On this week’s Let’s Talk About… episode, Elise sits down with Tyler Ferguson, designer and founder of MONOXIDE.

MONOXIDE was launched in the summer of 2012 and it all started with a broken piece of jewelry. Instead of throwing that piece away, Tyler tried to fix it herself. And just like that a fire was lit, MONOXIDE was born and Tyler found herself at the local bead store buying supplies. At first Tyler reimagined vintage pieces into modern treasures and taught herself design through the disassembly of each piece. As demand grew, she shifted away from one of a kind pieces and began creating collections. However that love of being so hands on and discovering a piece bit by bit has never left her. Because of this Tyler does not draw her pieces like most but still constructs each sample by hand before it goes into production for her collections.

Elise and Tyler talk about the story behind Monoxide, her life as a designer, her favourite moments of being an entreprenuer, and advice for other young people wanting to start their own business. 

“I was really young and that’s actually the question I get asked the most because when I say I’m in business for 10 years, they’re like, I don’t believe you prove it. So I started when I’m 18 and for anybody who’s listening who is young I do encourage you to just do it. There’s a lot of opportunities out there to help young business owners and it’s been the best decision I ever made, you know? It feels like I’ve always been an entrepreneur. To be honest, I remember when I was a kid playing with my friend, we actually pretended to own a business and be like the CEOs and the executives.” Tyler tells Elise on Let’s Talk About.

In this Episode we talk about:

Life as an entreprenuer

How she created MONOXIDE

The vision behind the brand

Her journey as a CEO

Favourite moments being in the business for 10 years

Resources:

Read the show transcript

Follow MONOXIDE on social media: @monoxidestyle

Shop MONOXIDE's collection

Check out our website

Follow us on social media: @style_canada

Check out Tyler’s collection at our ‘the edit’ summer pop-up in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Our chic general store located at 1-233 King Street in NOTL, is open July 1 - 31, 2022, every Thursday to Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m..

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