We tell girls they can be anything, but somewhere along the way that turned into feeling like we have to be everything. Lindsay’s story is one so many of us can relate to. A mother, business owner, and woman trying to hold it all together, and realizing that being great at everything comes with a cost. This episode is about slowing down, being honest, and letting go of the pressure to be perfect.

In this episode, Renée joins me to talk about what it really means to be a woman in 2025 — beyond the filters, the pressure, and the expectations. We open up about motherhood, identity, and the constant influence of society on how young girls see themselves and their worth.

It’s a raw and honest conversation about what it takes to stay grounded in a world that tells women who they should be. Renée shares her perspective on balance, resilience, and finding confidence in your own story.

If you’ve ever felt pulled between doing it all and just being enough, this one’s for you.

In this episode, Renée joins me to talk about what it really means to be a woman in 2025 — beyond the filters, the pressure, and the expectations. We open up about motherhood, identity, and the constant influence of society on how young girls see themselves and their worth.

It’s a raw and honest conversation about what it takes to stay grounded in a world that tells women who they should be. Renée shares her perspective on balance, resilience, and finding confidence in your own story.

If you’ve ever felt pulled between doing it all and just being enough, this one’s for you.

What Makes a Great Leader? We sat down with Jason MacDonald—owner of MacDonald Property Group , President of the Barrhaven BIA, Director of Oktoberfest Ottawa Inc., and a passionate community advocate—to explore the essence of great leadership. Jason’s journey is fueled by energy, resilience, and a deep commitment to growth and community. From high-pressure environments to building businesses and championing local initiatives, his leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about impact.This episode is for anyone in a leadership role who enjoys different philosophies on success and for those looking to step into leadership in their next chapter. Join us for an inspiring conversation on what it truly means to lead.

The tattoo industry has a reputation problem: ego-driven shops, territorial artists, and toxic apprenticeships. But what if a tattoo studio could be different?

In this 47-minute conversation, I sit down with the team at In Detail Art—a tattoo studio that's also an art gallery, and a workplace where artists actually support each other. They share how they built something rare in the tattoo world: a collaborative, healthy culture where creativity thrives.

You'll hear about:✓ Why they decided to combine a tattoo studio with an art gallery (and how it changes the vibe)✓ The challenges of breaking away from traditional tattoo shop culture✓ How they foster skill-sharing instead of competition among artists✓ What it takes to run a creative business that actually values its people✓ Stories from the artists about what makes this space different✓ The business side: making an artist-first model financially sustainable

Featured Business: In Detail Art, located in Ottawa ON

Perfect for: Tattoo artists looking for healthier work environments, people considering getting tattooed, art enthusiasts, creative entrepreneurs, anyone interested in building positive workplace culture

Key Topics: Tattoo industry, In Detail Art, tattoo shop culture, art gallery, creative business, workplace culture, artist collaboration, tattooing career, Ottawa tattoo studio

🎧 47 minutes | Published February 18, 2025

What drives someone to open not one, but two low-cost animal clinics? Barb Bacon shares the story behind her mission to make spay and neuter services accessible to every pet owner—regardless of their income.

In this 40-minute conversation, Barb takes us through her journey: from seeing the need in her community to navigating the challenges of starting affordable veterinary clinics. She shares real stories of pets and families she's helped, the obstacles she faced building these clinics, and why controlling pet overpopulation matters more than most people realize.

You'll hear about:✓ What inspired Barb to start her first low-cost spay/neuter clinic✓ The real challenges of making veterinary care affordable✓ Stories of pets and families whose lives changed because of accessible care✓ How her clinics are tackling the pet overpopulation crisis✓ The community impact: thousands of surgeries and counting✓ What she's learned building a mission-driven business

Featured Guest: Barb Bacon - Founder of Lanark Leeds Grenville Spay & Neuter Clinic & Southeastern Ontario Spay & Neuter Clinic.

Perfect for: Animal lovers, aspiring nonprofit founders, anyone interested in community impact work, pet owners, veterinary professionals

Key Topics: Low-cost veterinary care, spay and neuter clinics, animal welfare, pet overpopulation, community health, social entrepreneurship, animal rescue

🎧 40 minutes | Published November 5, 2024

Listen for the heart, stay for the impact.

What does it really take to build multiple successful businesses? Serial entrepreneur Brian Lauzon takes us through his entrepreneurial journey—the wins, the failures, and everything he learned along the way.

This isn't your typical business advice episode. Brian shares real stories from launching different ventures, and weaves practical lessons throughout: what worked, what didn't, and what he'd do differently knowing what he knows now.

You'll hear about:✓ Brian's first business attempt and what it taught him✓ The mistakes that cost him money (and how to avoid them)✓ Real decisions entrepreneurs face and how he navigated them✓ When things went wrong and how he pivoted✓ The advice he wishes someone had given him before he started

Featured Guest: Brian Lauzon - Serial entrepreneur

Perfect for: Anyone thinking about starting a business, current entrepreneurs looking for real talk (not just highlight reels), side hustlers considering the leap

🎧 49 minutes of honest conversation | Published September 17, 2024

Voice actor Bev Standing's voice was stolen by TikTok's AI without permission. Here's how she fought back—and won.

In this episode, Bev shares her groundbreaking legal battle against TikTok for unauthorized AI voice cloning, revealing:

✓ How AI companies are using voice actors' voices without consent or compensation

✓ The legal steps she took to reclaim control of her voice

✓ What voice professionals need to know to protect themselves✓ Why your voice is your most valuable asset in the age of AI

Featured Guest: Bev Standing - Professional voice actor and AI rights advocate

Topics covered: AI voice cloning, voice theft, TikTok lawsuit, voiceover industry, intellectual property rights, voice actor rights, AI ethics

Perfect for: Voice actors, content creators, podcasters, anyone concerned about AI and intellectual property