On this episode of Simple Talk, we are talking with Abby & Kailey, Co-Owners of Grabbing Grapefruit. Grabbing Grapefruit is a loungewear and apparel boutique, based in Kingston, ON. At Grabbing Grapefruit, their goal is to help you feel confident in your skin and to celebrate the unique beauty of every woman. They're all about empowering you to be confident and express yourself through the things you wear!

Connect with & shop Grabbing Grapefruit:

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/grabbinggrapefruit
Website: https://grabbinggrapefruit.com/

On today's episode, we are talking with Emily & Erika, Co-Owners of County Baches. County Baches is your one-stop-shop to all things bachelorette party planning and decor in the Prince Edward County and surrounding areas. They handle all of the boring stuff, so all you have to do is show up and pop the champagne 🥂🍾 From custom decorations, to itinerary planning and mimosa bars, the County Baches have you covered.

Connect with the County Baches:
 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/countybaches
Website: https://www.countybaches.com/

On today's episode, we are talking with Hardik Patel, Founder of Belleville International. He started this organization to bridge the gap between locals and international students and it has since helped introduce the region to a number of multicultural activities, festivities and awareness programs. The goal of his organization is to facilitate a smooth integration of international students into the local community.

Connect with Hardik:
 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/Belleville_International/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BellevilleInternational
Website: https://www.bellevilleinternational.ca/

On today's episode, we are talking with Rebecca Reeves, Owner of Boudoir Babe Squad. Rebecca has been a photographer for over 12 years, and she is passionate about empowering  women to feel beautiful in their own skin!

Connect with Rebecca:
 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/boudoirbabesquad/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boudoirbabesquad
Website: https://boudoirbabesquad.com/

On today's episode, we are talking with Karlee Moore, Mortgage Agent at George H. Moore Mortgage Services.

Karlee joined the team in 2019 and as a second generation mortgage professional is proud to serve Prince Edward County and the Quinte area.

Karlee loves to learn and has dived deep in to the mortgage and finance world, recently completing an Economics course at the University of Toronto. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto in Life Science and a college diploma in Winery and Viticulture Technician. Prior to becoming a mortgage agent, she worked in the wine industry where you can still find her tending to grapes and making wine on the weekend!

Karlee has a passion for being of service, guiding her clients along the mortgage process and answering any questions that come up. Her goal is to offer expert advice and help you select a mortgage that you feel confident about.

Connect with Karlee:
 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/karleemortgage/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karleemortgage/
Website: https://www.mooremortgages.ca

On today's episode, we are chatting with Megan Hamilton, owner of  ubu skills.

Megan is a speaking, visibility and confidence coach for women and non-binary folks.  She helps individuals figure out the root causes of their speaking fears and gives them a solid system of tools and training so they know how to give a strong presentation (and recover if something goes off the rails). She teaches how to be visible and cultivate confidence as you are, and not as you think you “should” be.     

Connect with Megan:
 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ubuskills/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ubuskills/
Website: https://www.ubuskills.com/

On today's episode, we are chatting with Jen Beldam, the Founder and President of Northern Craft Supply Co., a branded merchandise studio in Picton, Ontario. 

Jen and her team are passionate about branding, sustainability, and great products. Whether it’s sourcing products made from recycled materials, made locally, or simply made to last — they are committed to doing things better, for the better.

When she’s not helping her clients create their next merch collection, Jen and her husband are often visiting local craft breweries, tending to their homestead, and wrangling their young toddler.

Connect with Northern Craft Supply:
 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/northerncraftsupplyco/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northerncraftsupplyco
Website: https://www.northerncraft.ca/

On today's episode, we are chatting with Jen McCutcheon.

Jen is a survivor of 2 divorces, a mother of a child experiencing addiction and a Enable No More Recovery Coach.  Jen specializes in empowerment and self-recovery, helping hundreds of women affected by a child’s addiction, enabling and codependency to reclaim their lives. 

As a cycle breaker, Jen helps women committed to freeing themselves from trauma, limiting beliefs and false identities. Transforming lives through revolutionary healing techniques and the power of the mind to recover their true identity, inner peace and purpose. Breaking the cycles that bind. 

Jen vulnerably shares her decade-long battle of loving her loved ones with addiction and the mental health challenges that cracked her open to truth and the power to heal through consciousness. Her mantra is “When we heal ourselves, we heal others.” 

On today's episode, we are chatting with Shulamit Ber Levtov, MA, RSW, CCTP.

Shulamit (she/her) is the Entrepreneurs' Therapist and co-founder of the Business Therapy Centre. She works with women business owners to care for their mental and emotional wellbeing in an era of relentless stressors that can make you want to lose your crap on the daily.

Shulamit has been an entrepreneur for over 27 years and has more than 22 years of professional experience applying therapeutic, coaching and somatic tools to support women's mental health and personal growth. In addition to working with clients 1:1, Shulamit teaches in private and university business programs and speaks locally, nationally and internationally about the intersection of mental health, trauma, financial psychology and entrepreneurship.
 
As an award-winning entrepreneur, masters-level, licensed trauma therapist and trauma survivor, trained in Brené Brown's Dare-To-Lead™  methodology, and with certifications in Trauma of Money, Nonviolent Communication and Yoga, Shula brings a unique perspective and approach to supporting women in business.

Shulamit's website: https://EntrepreneursTherapist.click

Subscribe to Shulamit's newsletter: https://EntrepreneursTherapist.click/newsletter

Book a free call with Shulamit: https://EntrepreneursTherapist.click/chat

Connect with Shulamit socially:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulamitberlevtov/
https://www.Instagram.com/the_entrepreneurs_therapist

On today's episode, we are chatting with Krystal & Maryanne from O2 Oxygen Bar & Beauty Lounge.

O2 Oxygen bar and beauty lounge was established by two ambitious local women who previously operated home-based businesses. They aimed to merge their skills and establish a physical presence in the Quinte West community. Along with their esthetic services, they were keen on promoting their holistic philosophy by introducing a unique concept that offered health advantages. O2 filled a void in the local market and provided an opportunity for the community to experience previously unseen offerings while enjoying the associated health benefits.

Connect with O2:
 
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/02.oxygen.bar.and.beauty/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/02.oxygen.bar.and.beauty