Make It with Mike and Kristen

The most candid interview we’ve ever done! The now sober Tony Ronalds opens up about his drug and alcohol addiction during the rise and fall of his band “Kilt” and how he didn’t recognise his own roommate at a show. Tony reflects on how age and life experience has led to a new appreciation of his musicianship and how being a new father after a reverse vasectomy has brought a new sense of presence. Funny, honest and a voice that you’ll want to bottle!

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Intro song: "The Walk"

Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

Guest: @tonyronaldsmusic

Episode Sponsored by: Aleyah Solomon Photography

Instagram: @aleyahs @hereandtheremag

Where it all started! This is the first podcast we ever recorded and thought we would take it from the beginning of Mike’s story and what led him to pursue a life and career as a professional musician. We hear about him playing in bars when he was 16, learn how an injury forced him to give up guitar and start singing for the first time, how his entire band dropped out of University and survived on pizza crust and mustard for years and how the ups and downs always feel worth it. A great episode for anyone looking to learn more about the music industry and what to expect. Kristen also describes her headphones as “bready” – what would you compare them to?!

Us on the web/Buy our Book "You and Me": www.mikeandkristen.ca

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Intro song: "The Walk"

Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

Episode Sponsored by: Baked by Butcher

Instagram: @bakedbybutcher

We are joined today by two incredible creatives who specialise in capturing life’s genuine moments through the art of photography. Erin Bulger and Steph McNamara discuss their mentorship relationship, tips for aspiring photographers and how the photos that look like “the ones that your mom took” are always the most meaningful! We recollect the fortunate times we have had to work with this talented duo and think we all tear up at some point over our mutual love and admiration. Hear us laugh, cry, sing and share in this heartfelt conversation.

Us on the web/Buy our Book "You and Me": www.mikeandkristen.ca

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/

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Intro song: "The Walk"

Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

Episode Sponsored by: Bello Day Spa

Instagram: @bello.day.spa

Interview with @erinbulger and @stephmcnamaraphotography

Have you ever had a first date go wrong?! In today’s episode we discuss how our first date went awry but we turned it around and used those embarrassing moments to our advantage. After Kristen almost sets her apartment on fire, rents the worst movie of all time, and Mike shows up in a Dole banana t-shirt (on our second date too…) we end up laughing about it all! Let us know if you have any first date disasters and we’ll share your story on a future episode!

Us on the web/Buy our Book "You and Me": www.mikeandkristen.ca

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/

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Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets:

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Intro song: "The Walk"

Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

Episode Sponsored by: S.A.M. Lightwork

Instagram: @s.a.m.lightwork

In today’s episode we are joined by singer-songwriter, George Woodhouse who shares his story of moving to Nova Scotia at 19-years old, though thought he was moving to New Brunswick. He speaks of how he manages the work-life balance of civil service and leading a band and how making the decision to pursue a full-time life in the arts comes with a great deal of emotion. George talks about the loss of his father and how that inspired his new song, “Head Office” and how the birth of his son “Baby John” has brought a new outlook on life. George Woodhouse and the Public Service have their debut album release on May 27 at the Mic Mac AAC Dartmouth. Link to purchase tickets in notes.

Us on the web/Buy our Book "You and Me": www.mikeandkristen.ca

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Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets:

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Intro song: "The Walk"

Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

Episode Sponsored by: Lyndsay Doyle Photography

On the web: http://www.lyndsaydoyle.ca/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ldoylephoto/

Interview with @georgewoodhousemusic

Tickets to May 27 show at the Mic Mac AAC: https://georgewoodhouse.com/home

After a wild month, we take a moment to reflect on the wins and losses that we’ve experienced. Mike shares his heartbreak from being nominated for 5 ECMAs but winning only a free shuttle ride and how the night eventually ends up being a beautiful celebration. We talk about how we’ll be picked up by a stranger upon arrival in Colombia who will drive us for 3 hours into the middle of nowhere and our plans to try and relax while we’re there. Stories of ups and downs, how much we love and appreciate our fans and how a loss can always be learned from. Special shout-outs to Flo Sampson, Marion Soroka and Katie Kelly.

Us on the web/Buy our Book "You and Me": www.mikeandkristen.ca

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative

Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets:

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Intro song: "The Walk"

Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

Episode Sponsored by: Art Pays Me

Instagram: @artpaysme

Website: www.artpaysme.com

We sit down with Lindsay MacPhee to chat about her past, present and future as a community wellness advocate, corporate gigger turned entrepreneur and how her recent 40th birthday was celebrated with Conan O’Brian! In this episode we discuss the importance of following your true calling and how a good dance party offers the best re-set. Lindsay shares her honest feedback on managing a service-based business and how inclusion and creativity are held at the highest standard.

Us on the web/Buy our Book "You and Me": www.mikeandkristen.ca

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative

Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets:

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Intro song: "The Walk"

Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

Episode Sponsored by: Steph McNamara Photography

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephmcnamaraphotography/

Interview with @lindsayfloats from @thefloatcentre

We play chapters from our audiobook (that are not for the faint of heart) and then have a discussion on the embarrassing details of our worst travel poops. Kristen’s story will make you say, “not a chance in hell did she do that, right?!” and Mike’s story will basically make you lose consciousness. Kristen talks about using “Queen Anne’s Lace” as T.P. as a kid, and Mike tells a story about pooping his pants while making out with a girl. If you want to get a little more personal with us, there’s no better episode! We tell it like it is and then some. And if you’ve been playing our drinking game, “DUMP” I’m sure there’s an opportunity to incorporate that somewhere in here ;)

Us on the web/Buy our Book "You and Me": www.mikeandkristen.ca

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Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets:

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Intro song: "The Walk"

Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

Episode Sponsored by: Room 152 Clothing Boutique

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Mike and Kristen dig into their individual ideas of what “making it” as artists looks like. Mike talks about how that vision has evolved since he started a career in music and how it’s the artist’s responsibility to teach and communicate back to the world. Kristen reflects on how feeling good day-to-day is a priority and how creating community is an important step in the journey to success. They talk about tangible examples, dancing to Rod Stewart, lofty dreams and how making it is really a work in progress.

Us on the web/Buy our Book "You and Me": www.mikeandkristen.ca

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative

Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets:

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Intro song: "The Walk"

Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

Episode Sponsored by: 

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We sit down with photographer and author Lyndsay Doyle for a compelling chat about her life and journey from working as a government employee to making her living as a full-time creative. We talk about how people view artists (often in a negative light), rejection, inspiration from anger, her work as an advocate for women in sport — her book “Strong and Free” highlights amazing adult female athletes in Canada.  She talks about using her platform to showcase and highlight the ideas and people she’s interested in, the values and work ethic learned from playing sports and how it helps you later in life, learning how to win and lose, and so much more.  We loved this chat and hope you will too.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ldoylephoto/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LyndsayDoylePhotography

Us on the web: www.mikeandkristen.ca

Instagram: www.instagram.com/mike_and_kristen/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeandkristencreative

Shoot us a message! Say hello, tell us who you think we should have on the podcast, and your deepest and darkest secrets:

Review our book "You and Me" on Amazon (it helps a lot!!): https://amzn.to/3qqNCMo

Intro song: "The Walk"

Kristen's site: www.kristenherringtonart.com

Episode Sponsored by: 

On the web: https://thefloatationcentre.ca/

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