Alyssa Ages is a mom of two, a strongman competitor, a journalist and the author of Secrets of Giants: A Journey to Uncover the True Meaning of Strength. She is a health and fitness columnist for The Globe and Mail and a freelance journalist with clips in publications that include ELLE, SELF, GQ, Parents, Slate, Pregnantish and more. 

Topics discussed: 

• How someone deemed unathletic can become a strongman competitor

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Alyssa Ages on the web

@alyssaages on Instagram

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Susana Alba is a career strategist based out of New York. Her practice, Dunamis Coaching & Consulting Services, teaches women how to land six-figure roles through leadership development and career strategy. She thinks of her role as the mentor or friend who tells you all the things she wishes someone would have told her while she was climbing the corporate ladder. She wants to make sure that women know how to articulate their value and find the right opportunities that are a good fit for them. 

Topics discussed: 

• Strategies for climbing the corporate ladder

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Dunamis Coaching & Consulting Services on the web

@iam_susanaalba on Instagram

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Angelique de Montbrun is the CMO and COO of Mydoh, a money management platform with subscription-free access designed to help kids and teens manage their own money in a fun and interactive way while giving parents oversight. Mydoh is on a mission to empower youth by giving them an early understanding of money management. The platform gives kids and teens hands-on, real-world experience in responsible earning, saving and spending while allowing parents to guide them.

Topics discussed: 

• Mydoh: What is it? 

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MyDoh on the web

@MyDohApp on Instagram

MyDoh Canadian Allowance Report on the web

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Stacey Green is a mom of two and the founder of StaceyGreenLiving. She’s a holistic nutritionist, a content creator and a cookbook author. Her book, You’ll Eat It & You’ll Like It, is not your average cookbook: it’s a comedic approach to cooking that incorporates easy, family-friendly recipes (with a picture on each page!), with humour and a healthy dose of swearing.

Topics discussed: 

• How she became a cookbook author

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StaceyGreenLiving on the web

@StaceyGreenLiving on Instagram

@StaceyGreenLiving on TikTok

You’ll Eat It & You’ll Like It on Amazon

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As one of Canada’s most well-known and winsome radio and TV hosts, Josie Dye has had countless conversations with the stars of the music world, and she knows what you really want to know. Her interviews with A-listers—from Chris Martin to Mumford and Sons to Oprah—give Josie the ability to speak the language of celebrities, but she never wavers from her straightforward, fun-loving style that has endeared her to millions and made her a staple of the Canadian broadcasting world. She currently co-hosts the weekday afternoon radio show on CHUM and co-hosts a podcast called Cynthia and Josie’s Unmentionables with Cynthia Loyst. She is also a mom of two boys—one of whom has a rare genetic disorder.

Topics discussed: 

• How Josie got started in the industry

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Josie Dye on the web

@JosieDye on Instagram

Cynthia and Josie’s Unmentionables on Apple Podcasts

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Anna Halfpenny is a brand builder with more than 20 years of marketing and brand-building experience. She has helped global and national brands achieve their business goals across every possible section. In 2018, she launched Ruby + Foster, a marketing firm that works directly with founders, CEOs, and entrepreneurs to help them expand their businesses to where they need to be. As of 2021, the firm also caters to smaller businesses.

Topics discussed: 

• What is Ruby + Foster?

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Ruby + Foster on the web

@RubyAndFoster on Instagram

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Roxanne Francis is the founder and CEO of Francis Psychotherapy where the team of therapists provides virtual and in-person mental health, emotional and relationship support to kids, individuals, couples and families across Ontario. Roxanne is also a corporate wellness consultant, keynote speaker and coach to other therapists across the country.

Topics discussed: 

• The number one thing people are calling her practice for right now

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Francis Psychotherapy on the web

@FrancisPsychotherapy on Instagram

@FrancisPsychotherapy on Threads

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Dr. Robin Baweja is a children's mental health specialist, physician and children's book author. She is the owner and founder of Dear Mommy. With years of experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Baweja has become a trusted advocate for child health, particularly in the realm of mental and emotional wellness. Through Dear Mommy, she has curated a unique collection of children's mental health items, including toys, bags and books, aimed at nurturing young minds.

Topics discussed: 

• What is Dear Mommy

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Dear Mommy on the web

The Kids Care Clinic on the web

@DearMommy_3 on Instagram

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Dani Kagan and Victoria Marshman are former competitive dancers and know the importance of taking care of your physical health, which starts with supportive slippers at home. You may have seen them on Dragon’s Den earlier this year. It’s their mission to help women invest in slippers that have unparalleled support without ever having to compromise on style. With ergonomic features including arch support and temperature control, our slippers help to alleviate foot pain, improve women’s body biomechanics and support women day in and day out through all of life's busy moments. 

Topics discussed: 

• Dani and Victoria’s business partnership together

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Mave & Chez on the web

@MaveAndChez on Instagram

@MaveAndChez on TikTok

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Meredith Shaw is the co-host of Breakfast Television, a radio host with CHFI, a model, a style expert and, of course, a mom. She recently launched a 10-dress collection at PENN. called Get Dress’d with Meredith. PENN. (formerly known as Pennington’s) is Canada’s premiere destination for plus-size fashion, ranging from sizes 14 to 32. At PENN.’s core, they believe that women deserve to experience the freedom that comes with feelings confident in their clothing.

Topics discussed: 

• Meredith’s story

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@MeredithShaw on Instagram

PENN x Get Dress’d with Meredith collection on the web

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