Rival & Queen

Jasmine Parent (also known as @JasmineLosingIt on Instagram), and her partner, Jeremy Crawley have collectively lost over 200 lbs. since they decided to embark on a healthier journey together in 2017.   Jasmine shares the moment she knew she wanted to make a change in her life and how this time it would be different than her past attempts. We also talk about how her life has changed completely since she started sharing her weightloss journey publicly through social media.   Jasmine now feels free in her body. She shares how we can all change our mindset around our bodies and weight loss, and that self-compassion is a key part of our wellbeing.   Connect with Jasmine: 

• @jasminelosingit
• iamworthywellness.com
• Workout with Jasmine on the Freeplay App

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This week we are joined by Masterchef Canada finalist, Andy Hay! Andy shares his journey from working at a software company to showing up on our TV screens at home. 

We talk about how his previous career gave him skills to stand out as a chef online; how 100 Days of the Quarantine Kitchen made Andy our favorite person to cook with on Instagram; our best and worst meals; his vision for Andy’s East Coast Kitchen; how his family is making it work during covid; and what happens behind the scenes on reality TV.

Andy competes in the final episode of Masterchef Canada All-Star edition this week. Our fingers are crossed for him!

Connect with Andy: 
@andyseastcoastkitchen_

theeastcoastkitchen.com

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It’s May and we are back for another Rival & Queen All Talk Edition!

We recap our fave things this month, how owning a Tesla can become problematic, Sarah’s energy session which leads her to a nightmare, Ashley's top-notch organizing skills, homemade pasta, and our wine tasting event!

R&Q Virtual Wine Tasting Event is coming up Saturday, May 8. 

Get BYOB tickets! rivalandqueen.com/events

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Jolene d’Entremont helps people access and release stored emotions through breathwork, yoga, and somatic coaching.

We were lucky enough to experience a private breathwork session with Jolene, we get candid about our own experiences and how they were very different.

Jolene also explains how breathwork can enable layers of healing and the benefits of this practice. This episode is all about discovering the power of the breath!

Connect with Jolene: 
@yogaon.ca 
www.yogaon.ca

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This week we took a hilarious walk down memory lane with our siblings, Greg Sampon (Ashley’s big brother) and Jennifer Murphy (Sarah’s little sister).

Greg and Jennifer tell some stories from growing up, what it’s like to be related to us and how our relationships have grown over the years. If you want to learn even more about the gals from Rival & Queen, this is the episode for you!

Connect with Greg & Jennifer: 

@gsampsonsports on Instagram & Twitter

@jennifermurphybeauty
jennifermurphybeauty.com

Notes: 

• Dave Sampson episode on Rival & Queen

 

Shout out to Luvo Wine for sponsoring this episode! Get your Luvo at luvolife.ca

 

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Carla Saunders is a lawyer & the digital creator behind @callhercarla, a place for fashion inspiration, celebrating beauty, wise words and so much creativity!

In this episode, we talk about Carla's realization that she can be both a creative and a lawyer, and how she is finally owning both of those identities. We explore the boxes we put ourselves in, how too often we think of career vs. passion instead of nurturing both and learning to lean into our creative callings.

Connect with Carla:
@callhercarla

Resources:

• Big Magic, Elizabeth Gilbert
• Voda Retreats - vodaretreats.com
• The Sutton Place Hotel, Downtown Halifax
• Sprout Therapy (Juice Cleanse)

This week we welcome celebrity hairstylist, Chris Greene. Chris shares his journey from starting out as a hairstylist in Halifax, NS to working at MèCHE Salon, one of the busiest salons in Beverly Hills & having plenty of celebrity clients.   Chris shares the ups and downs of his journey, and so many lessons, like the importance of putting yourself out there, going after what you want (and being creative about it), and sharing your dreams with others. Plus, he tells us what it's like working at such a bustling salon, with plenty of celebrities popping in!   Chris' tenacity is a great reminder to us all to go after what we want, and how fun it can be.

Connect with Chris @chrisgreenehair

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We are super excited about all the fun things going on! Spring has sprung, and we are soaking in all the adventures.   In this episode we re-live our visit to House of Moda for a private shopping night; our weekend away at The Black Shack in Liverpool, and the launch of Sarah's new project: Reconnect & Awaken: a community for your Soul Journey.   We also talk about small delights, what we're enjoying right now, our upcoming girls' night with Voda Retreats, and our favorite travel memories.   As we do in every all talk, we recap our monthly favorites: experience, product, food, and songs!   More at rivalandqueen.com

Rebekah Muir is an astrologer, energy healer, and singer who has done astrology readings for both Ashley and Sarah. 

This week we learn what astrology is beyond horoscopes. Rebekah introduces astrology as a language of energy that can be used to better understand ourselves. We dive into the misconceptions and skepticism around astrology, how you can begin exploring astrology, and how to work with it as a tool in your life.

Connect with Rebekah:
sacredstarlight.com
@sacred_starlight

Resources: 

• Rebecca Gordon Astrology
• Queen Jupiter Astrology
• Annabel Gat 
• Susan Miller
• Nassim Haramein, Resonance Science Foundation
• Dr. Joe Dispenza

Ozlem Manness is a jewelry designer and the creator of the House of Moda. Ozlem shares her journey growing her business out of a love for creating unique pieces to opening House of Moda's flagship store.

Countless celebrities have worn House of Moda like Beyoncé, Lisa Rinna, Keisha Chante, and Alicia Silverstone, just to name a few.

Ozlem tells us exactly how she got Beyoncé to wear her earrings, and how it helped her launch her business. We also talk about her style inspiration and business advice. Plus, we’ve got 2 rounds of Queenie Grams for you!

Connect with @houseofmoda
Shop at houseofmoda.ca

Resources: 
@acenayman

@chiaraferragnibrand

 

Thanks to Luvo Wines for sponsoring this episode. Get your Luvo at luvolife.ca.