Today's guest is an Islander. Born and raised in Launching, PEI, Jesse Macdonald was born into a fourth-generation lobster fishing family where he would hold every position in the family's lobster boat from “cork to captain.” Jesse is now a culinary ambassador for Rodd hotels, an executive chef, and he works for the culinary Institute of Canada. 

In this episode, hear Jesse talk about his love for PEI (seriously, he loves it), feeding kids and how food education should start in kindergarten, why mental and physical wellness for chefs is so crucial, as well as his own eating habits and cooking with simple and fresh ingredients as a new(ish) dad.

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This week on the podcast, host Bianca Osbourne is joined by Victoria Radford, founder of Radford. Inspired by her experience in beauty and holistic medicine, and after touring as a celebrity Makeup Artist with The Black Eyed Peas, Victoria designs clean beauty products and treatments to compliment her clients’ busy lifestyles. In this week's episode, the two discuss the difficulties of owning a business that was shut down for the majority of the covid lockdown, Victoria's recent switch to a plant-based diet, and her approach to doing makeup in order to bring out people's authentic selves.

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Calling all fashion lovers! This week, host Bianca Osbourne is joined by Erica Wark. Erica is a nationally recognized Celebrity Stylist, TV Personality and Fashion Expert. With regular appearances on CTV’s The Social, The Marilyn Denis Show, Etalk and Your Morning, as well as a robust roster of celebrity and media talent, Erica is all about having fun and helping others find their true style-selves!

Bianca and Erica discuss Erica's background in modelling, how the industry can have a detrimental impact on relationships with food, favourite restaurants, and how the pandemic has impacted their life food-wise through more home-cooked meals, and takeout.

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This week, host Bianca Osbourne is joined by Melissa Grelo. Melissa is a TV host and co-founder of children's fashion line MarQ. In this episode, Melissa talks about growing up on a farm, and the fantastic fusion cuisine she experienced growing up with a Portuguese father and Filipino mother. Bianca and Melissa discuss how their food habits have evolved over time and the importance of switching your diet based on what makes you feel good.

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If you're looking for a new summer cocktail recipe, look no further than this episode! This week, host Bianca Osbourne is joined by fellow Albertan chef Nils Schneider. The two have a real and honest conversation about the letdown Nils went through when his time on Top Chef was cancelled due to the pandemic, the dark side of social media and the importance of finding balance, and the time he spent in China. Throughout his journey in the kitchen, Nils has discovered that there is nothing more important than laying down roots— but maybe also making delicious cocktails.

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MJ Renshaw exudes calm, cool, and collectedness. She is a healer, a manual therapist, and the founder of Earth Oil, a probiotic skincare brand. She also runs The Being Method a course on the science of spirituality. More than just her resume, MJ is a super relaxed, easy to talk to person, who loves a good croissant, and also a mom-to-be. Listen to this episode if you've ever wondered about the intersection of where science and healing meet, or just to bring a little peace to your day.

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This week, host Bianca Osbourne is joined by holistic nutritionist, Samantha Gladish. Samantha is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Weight Loss Coach, and author of the Amazon bestseller, The 30-day Hormone solution. She is also the host of the podcast Healthy Hormones for Women, and the founder of HolisticWellness.ca: a website dedicated to helping women through her philosophy of changing the way we eat, think, move, and care for our bodies. In this episode, Samantha and Bianca discuss the necessity of finding eating habits that work for you, and how she adjusted her diet and lifestyle to live a healthier and more energetic life. Bianca and Samantha also discuss the importance of setting work and life boundaries, especially while working from home during covid.

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Ever wonder how to make your vegetables look hot? Well, you've come to the right place! This week, host Bianca Osbourne is joined by Chef Matthew Ravenscroft. The two talk about the importance of establishing positive eating habits, and how establishing a healthy food routine positively impacts your outlook on life. Don't miss this episode to hear all about how Matthew took the plunge to become fully plant-based, and the joy he and his family have found in making delicious veggie-centric meals.1

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If you can manifest it, you can make it happen. Today's guest is a private chef and caterer, who you may know from her YouTube channel Cookin' with Tee. Tiana Gee is a Los Angeles native who discovered her love for food at a very early age— so early that she remembers getting into the kitchen as a kid and acting like she had a cooking show while speaking to a make-believe audience. Starting her career in some incredible restaurants in LA, Tiana took her talents to New York where she worked under her mentor Marcus Samuelsson at his Harlem eatery, Red Rooster. Now you can find Tiana on her YouTube channel, “Cookin' with Tee“, where she shares some of her recipes and techniques for home cooks, as well as on Bon Appetit. Tiana also works on multiple projects to showcase her love for food, culture and learning. Her latest project is a heart-crafted pop-up dinner series known as SoulPhil: an ode to her heritage and a delicious way to get a taste of who she really is. Listen to this episode to hear Tiana speak to host Bianca Osbourne about what it means to be a chef in today's age, and navigating your next move in the ever-evolving food industry.

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As we head into the summer months, it's time to start thinking about staying hydrated and refreshed— and let's be honest, who doesn't love the taste of fresh juice and coconut water? Today on the podcast, host Bianca Osbourne is joined by Anjalee Nagrecha, Director of Rubicon Exotic. Rubicon Exotic has been around for over 30 years, crafting delicious fruit beverages, with only the best ingredients. Listen as they discuss their favourite home-cooked meals, their food inspirations that draw back to their respective childhoods, and the joy and excitement of introducing your children to delicious and nutritious new foods.

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