Rival & Queen

This week we have Fantanesh Attomsa, the owner of Blue Nile Massage Therapy on to talk all about chakras. Fanny is a Registered Massage Therapist and Doula who works with reiki and other forms of energy healing. 

Fanny introduces us to chakras and the energy system in our body. We learn about all 7 chakras, how they connect to our body and our life, and how we can work with each of our chakra centers to keep them balanced. We also explore tuning into our own bodies and noticing our energy. 

Connect with Fanny: 
@bluenile.massage.therapy
Blue Nile Massage Therapy: bluenilemassagetherapy.com

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In celebration of International Women's Day, we have a special collaborative episode with Martina Kelades from the Life Out Loud Podcast!

We have brought together the women podcasters from BNV Media to celebrate women’s voices in a show that encourages, inspires, and empowers.

We talk about everything from women’s health and wellbeing, celebrating femininity to building community, and more. Learn about each of these women, their podcast & the unique message they have to share.

Here's the all-star lineup:

• Siera Bearchell, The Universally Judged Podcast
• Taye Anita, The Taye Anita Show
• Jessica Beauchamp, Strong Feelings Podcast
• Wendy Sparks, Court-Side Moms Podcast
• Jean-eva Dickie, Book of Love Podcast 

Big thank you to our episode sponsors: 

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Learn more & connect with us at rivalandqueen.com and @rivalandqueen.

 

This week caught up with hockey player Steve Dixon. Steve plays with the Cardiff Devils in the Elite Ice Hockey League in the UK. 

We learn about his career in hockey over the past 20 years, from playing in the Quebec Major Junior League to Pro in the US, and then overseas in Russia and throughout Europe.

He talks about being home in Halifax during COVID and what’s next for him. The best part of this episode though, are some of the stories he shares like his Russian modeling career, giving Paul Bissonnette the nickname Biz Nasty, and growing up in Cape Breton.

Connect with Steve at @sjdixon18 on Instragram.

Big shout out to Plumbers Golf for sponsoring this episode. Get your Plumbers gear at plumbersgolf.com

We're back with another monthly update! Catch up on our latest outings & antics, all of our favourite things this month, and a special episode coming up for International Women's Day. 

We're recapping:

• Carleton Stone concert
• Sarah's astrological reading
• Listening to our intuition
• Ashley's obsession with Dawson's Creek and emotional nostalgia

 

Resources: 

• sacredstarlight.com
• Palmetto

 

Mariah Pelley-Smith is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, working in web design, intuitive business strategy, reiki, and more. She is also a deeply devoted Kundalini Student and Practitioner.   This week Mariah introduces us to Kundalini, the yoga that merges the esoteric and scientific. We talk about how creativity is the new currency and how Kundalini yoga can help us unlock our greatest potential by leveling up our consciousness and helping us latch on to what serves us.   We cover the benefits of Kundalini (like how it helps us prepare for success) and Mariah shares some of her favorite meditations and mantras with us!   Connect with Mariah:
@mariah.pelleysmith
@reiki.mariah
@Mariah.kundaliniyoga

mariahpelleysmith.com   Learn more at rivalandqueen.com

Kayla Short is an award-winning blogger, columnist, and TV personality and she can be found right here in Halifax!

Before building her own business, she was a teacher, which gave her the confidence to do what she does now. Kayla documents her love for fashion, style, travel, and beauty.

This week she gives us a look at the business behind blogging, how to create a career in a field that doesn’t yet exist, and shares where she’s focusing her energy next.

Plus, Kayla updates us on the hottest trends with the Gen Z’s, like what emoji’s are in, Tik Tok, and the latest fashion.

Connect with Kayla at shortpresents.com and @shortpresents.

Big shout out to Luvo Wines for sponsoring this episode! Get your Luvo at luvolife.ca.

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This week we turned the tables and interviewed High Button Sports founder, Justin Belanger.   Justin hosts a popular podcast, The High Button Podcast where he focuses on interviewing athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs. We talked to him about the path that led him to build his sports media broadcasting company, the learning curve of starting a podcast, his interview with Nathan McKinnon and what almost went wrong, and what the future holds for High Button Sports.   Find the High Button Podcast anywhere you listen to podcasts.   This episode is dedicated to Justin's girlfriend, Sarah.   Connect with High Button Sports: www.highbuttonsports.ca   Follow @highbuttonsports on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and YouTube   -- Watch Sarah on the LIVE podcast with The Book of Love tonight at 8 pm AST.     Learn more at rivalandqueen.com

We are honored to welcome back Verena Rigz. We first talked to Verena in early 2020, in episode 24, and a lot changed since then.

This past year Verena experienced a range of emotions and intensity. She faced the COVID crisis head-on as a clinician, got married, and was deeply engaged as the Black Lives Matter movement exploded. 

This week we explore how she took care of herself this past year, the importance of setting boundaries, and what it was like for Verena as a Sudanese Egyptian woman in 2020. She shares her most recent poem, a part of her self-care and healing: Rain. 

Connect with Verena & listen to her poem on IGTV @verenarizg

Our first all talk edition of 2021! A new year and a new us.

This week we dive into how we are feeling for the year ahead, dry January, Sarah’s new project that is launching, our dream vacations, and of course our favorite things this month.

Also, we just launched our first R&Q Merch! A limited number of R&Q toques in our signature bright purple toque. YES! Get your own: rivalandqueen.com/shop

Connect with us on Instagram @rivalandqueen

Resources:
Get updates on Sarah's new project -  http://tinyletter.com/sarahmurphy

 

Comedians Justine Williamson and Greg Vardy are the creators, writers and producers of the cheeky Cape Breton duo, Tracy & Martina.

This week we wanted to bring you straight laughs, and these huns don’t disappoint. Tracy & Martina share their resolutions for 2021, update us on their dating lives, and give us makeup tips to step up our looks. 

Plus, we get the inside scoop on their new book coming out in Fall 2021 and all the Cape Breton gossip. Grab a rum & coke and saddle up for this one!

 

Connect with Tracy & Martina:

Facebook.com/tracyandmartina
@itstracyhun
@yourgirlmartina

Link to videos & more at rivalandqueen.com

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