In this episode:

- why I'm planning less, and doing more in 2020

- what I've learned from a year of being single

- the fine line between doing what you love, and knowing when/what to monetize

Favourites of 2019:

- Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

- Goop Podcast (fave episode: https://goop.com/the-goop-podcast/why-are-we-all-so-unhappy/)

- King Princess (fave songs: Talia, Ain't Together)

- Mejuri (fave pieces and discount: https://youtu.be/_wVQmo2z68Y)

- Tiktok (@itsactuallykayley)

What does 2020 have in store for you?

6:33 - first pile

15:45 - second pile

24:56 - third pile

Mariam (https://www.instagram.com/rahmanbeauty/) is a Canadian-Pakistani beauty blogger with over 500k followers on Instagram. She is known for incorporating both of her cultures together in her photos and artistry, and has worked with brands such as L'Oreal, Pretty Little Thing, Armani Beauty, Urban Decay Cosmetics, and many more.

In this episode, Mariam and I discuss:

- her struggles with mental health

- how she handles racism on her account

- the fine line between authenticity and oversharing

- why the "inclusivity" trend needs to die

- what's next for her... (hint: a big launch!)

Hayley Herms (https://www.instagram.com/hayleyhermsofficial/) is a model, singer-songwriter, and actress who was recently on Khloe Kardashian's controversial reality TV show, Revenge Body.

In this episode Hayley opens up about:

- her mother's death and why it motivated her to go on Revenge Body

- the intense casting and application process for the show

- how she dealt with internet trolls and backlash from the body positive community

- her experience with an eating disorder after the show, and how she got help

- her advice for anyone struggling

A lot happened in October! This episode is a bit of a *LIFE UPDATE* career wise (time stamps below):

2:06 - How I got into the influencer space

6:17 - How I got featured in a Huffington post article

9:51 - What happened after the article went live?

14:45 - I decided to open an influencer agency!!!

17:42 - What does this mean for me going forward?

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MEJURI (get 10% off by shopping through this link): http://edit.mejuri.com/Kayley

This episode is a conversation with Katie Davey, host of the Femme Wonk podcast (https://www.femmewonk.com/). Katie has served as Director of Policy and Stakeholder Relation at the Office of the Official Opposition in New Brunswick, and Senior Advisor for Policy and Stakeholder Engagement in the New Brunswick Premier’s Office. Basically, this girl knows her stuff when it comes to politics.

In this episode, we discuss how to create boundaries on social media, and what to do when the current political landscape (in this case, a federal election) starts to negatively impact your mental health.

If you've been feeling overwhelmed lately, me too.

This episode gets a little vulnerable with my own life updates. Plus, we dive into self-competition, feeling like you're not accomplishing enough (even when you have a million things going on in your life), and shedding layers to get to the core of your best self.

If you don't know who Allie Beckwith is (@alliebeckwith) go back and listen to Episode 4: https://soundcloud.com/selfcaresunday/4-allie-beckwith-influencer-artist-photographer

Last week Allie was visiting from New Brunswick, and we recorded this episode at the Ramada Downtown Calgary, sitting in house robes and drinking champagne. We talk about our current relationship statuses, what we've learned from past relationships, and answer your questions from instagram.

Tina Trupiano is a fashion designer based in New York City. After graduating from Parsons New School of Design in 2008, she worked her way up in the industry, and recently launched her namesake label: Tina Trupiano (https://tinatrupiano.com/)

In this episode, we talk about the realities behind the scenes of being a budding designer, the financial stresses and what to look out for as a young creative entrepreneur.

Fashion Sustainability Series Episode # 3

Laila is the Vancouver based designer behind the sustainable and ethically made brand, Harly Jae: https://harlyjae.com/

In this episode, we talk about:

- her story from fashion school to young designer

- why she chose ethical manufacturing in Canada

- the challenges of entrepreneurship

- how to sustainably style your wardrobe