First off, I want to say, THANK YOU to everyone who has supported the Life Out Loud Podcast over the year. We have made it to the season finale, with some special guests, my family, the SMITH Family! In this episode, we chat about our recent episode on Family Feud Canada (Season 4, Episode 55) and share some "behind the scenes" funny moments during our adventures on Family Feud. Tune in to listen (and laugh) more!

Caitlyn Hamblin is back in the studio for our follow-up conversation to discuss the launch of her new passion project, Cait Collabs, a project of hers to connect brands and generate collaborations between big-picture creative women. Tune into our discussion to hear more about the exciting projects she has lined up and what she has planned for a collab with me! If you're interested in learning more about Cait Collabs or potential collaboration, connect with Caitlyn on Instagram at cait_collabs.

From an Engineer to engineering love, Jean-eva Dickie, founder of Book of Love Canada joins me in the studio this week to talk about her successful business in matchmaking, but also the importance of nurturing a culture of dating that values self-love, growth and authenticity. In this episode, Jean-eva and I share a few beautiful and raw moments about love, the power of loneliness, vulnerability and some of the nuances in uncoupling and coupling. To learn more about Jean-eva's work, check out Book of Love Canada and her podcast, the Book of Love Podcast.

This week's life lesson is so much about vulnerability. I've been thinking a lot about the stages of change and growth that I've been living out loud. Growing when people are watching has been one of the most ambitious yet beautiful ways to experience the fullness of growth through intimate connection with others and, more profoundly, with myself. Tune in to hear more.

Our wounds are a part of who we are, and from my experiences, they can teach us a lot about ourselves and how to nurture ourselves in ways that guide our lives in purposeful and meaningful ways. It's been a journey peeling back the layers of my wounds, but it's unlocked a realization that healing happens when we can love all of the painful, shameful and ugly parts of ourselves. Are you willing to make a choice to find wisdom from your wounds? Tune in to hear more!

I am falling in love. You heard right - I am falling deeply in love with myself. Despite some of life's complexities and my current personal situation, I am uncovering a kind of self-love that enhances resilience and perseverance. In this episode, I've provided some helpful guiding questions around self-love and discovery — which I hope will also benefit you on your journey.

I am joined in the studio this week by Nicholas Hickens-Morrison — a healthcare professional, author and advocate of Afro-Caribbean descent, originally from Guyana. Nicholas has undertaken various healthcare and research-related initiatives locally and internationally, centring on supporting the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations. Tune in as our conversation highlights the value of vulnerability in research and the importance of utilizing qualitative methods in research. To learn more about the Racial Stress Study: [email protected] or connect with Nicholas directly at [email protected].

I am joined in the studio this week by Nicholas Hickens-Morrison — a healthcare professional, author and advocate of Afro-Caribbean descent, originally from Guyana. Nicholas has undertaken various healthcare and research-related initiatives locally and internationally, centring on supporting the needs of vulnerable and marginalized populations. Tune in as our conversation highlights the value of vulnerability in research and the importance of utilizing qualitative methods in research. To learn more about the Racial Stress Study: [email protected] or connect with Nicholas directly at [email protected].

Many people spend years or a lifetime not understanding the depth of their emotions, but getting curious about them is a way for us to be mindful of our feelings so that when we reveal them, we can consciously heal them — which is fundamental in shaping our lives and experiences. Tune in to hear more about how I'm processing the waves of emotions and using them on my journey of personal growth.

This week's life lesson is brought to you by, my emotional life. It's been a week of stretching and leaning into my faith — which nurtures my spirit of gratitude. What are the seeds that have been planted in your life that have help you cultivate a spirit of gratitude? Tune in to hear more.