SPEAK Podcast with Amanda Yipp

In this episode, Chris and I speak about fatherhood, running a business, and creating a lifestyle that will make a better, healthier version of yourself.

As a fitness professional and single father of two young beautiful boys, Chris shares his tips on key habits and professional development shifts that can better serve your life and fill your cup.

In this episode Jordan and I speak about his journey in studying and becoming a successful entrepreneur and the lessons he has received along the way. We talk about the importance of enjoying life, saying YES, and the qualities and tips you need to run a successful business and become a great leader.

In this episode Sarah and I speak on our experiences in dealing with body acceptance and how we grew up as young girls in society with body issues and yearning for relatable body representation. Sarah shares her new creative project and how coming out during the pandemic and Katy Perry made an incredible influence on who she is today.

In this episode, Jared and I speak on how Pop Queen Cardio came to be with working a full-time job, the importance of community through the pandemic, and how going for your dreams is scary. Jared shares his story of coming out and how he became the man he is today.

In this episode, Tina and I speak about women empowerment in body-love, rediscovering your power, what Boudoir is and means to her, and the evolution of her photography business shooting all kinds of beauty with women in every shape and stage of life.

Tina’s love for photography and her own journey in embracing her postpartum body, sparked her desire to empower women as their boudoir photographer. Her mission and passion is to show women just how incredibly beautiful they are through intimate and artistic images that capture the very essence of their femininity. She insists that boudoir photography is not just for the small sizes, it is for ALL women and ALL bodies of ALL shapes, colours, sizes and ages.

IG: @tinashootsboudoir, @tinashootsyvr

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-Vancouver’s Premier Boudoir Photographer

“All women, all bodies. It’s all about YOU”.

In this episode, Berlin and I speak about her real and raw experience as a highschool teacher, the struggle of being a woman in society, emotional intelligence and all about the feelings. This conversation was SOUL FOOD.

Berlin Capalad is a secondary teacher on the unceded and traditional territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ language group. She is passionate about social justice and sees the world through this lens. Berlin is currently working to be brave, honest and vulnerable in her classroom and in all aspects of her life.

In this episode, Stefanie and I speak about what it means when children have big feelings in the body and how families can support their little ones, as well as diving into how mental health should be normalized with children and adults alike.

Stefanie Tong has worked with children and families for over 15 years in non-profit, public health, and private practice sectors. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. As a therapeutic dance/movement practitioner, it is her joy to use a mind-body approach in joining clients to unfold the innate qualities of emotional expression. Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, pregnancy loss, early childhood and perinatal mental health. Stefanie uses a collaborative approach to walk alongside clients on their healing journey.

In this episode, Shay speaks about overcoming obstacles, leaping into big life decisions, and how dance has shaped and changed her life.

As a fellow dancer, I am truly inspired by what Shay has offered and created in the dance and performing arts world. She has created a safe space and a community of inclusion and heart.

Bio: Shay has been teaching professionally for the past 17 years, to say dance is her life is an understatement. Shay began her training at just 3 years old and has never looked back. She is well versed in all genres of dance from ballet to hip hop and everything in between, and of course, heels. With 17 years of teaching experience and over 10 years in heels training & teaching, she will keep you wanting more in class!

She has received numerous choreography awards for her pieces and has had the honour of choreographing for some of B.C’s most talented dancers. Shay prides herself on always continuing to learn and grow and trains regularly at top facilities in Canada and the U.S. She is currently a full-time choreographer, instructor, owner of Dance District, an Adult Dance Studio in Yaletown, and Creator & Director of MPWR Dance Training & Performance Group.

Professional content creator and mom of 3, this chic and trendy urban mom has been writing and creating valuable content for her community while sharing the realness of mom-hood. Amanda and I talk about how to authentically share your content, create a vlog, and how to balance lifestyle and family.

Amanda Breen is a content creator with over 10 years of experience helping businesses grow, by understanding how to be seen, heard and trusted by their target audience. She lives in Vancouver, BC Canada with her husband Chris, 3 kids under 4 and their english bulldog Zoey. Amanda is the creator of TheUrbanMom.ca where she shares her family's travels, adventures, quick and easy dinner recipes, easy everyday style and self care.

Boss Babe Taya and I talk about business, her journey into her successful photography career, and the power of manifestation.

Taya is a Vancouver based photographer who specializes in weddings and is always up for travel. She has a love for natural light, little details and capturing passionate moments. She is a storyteller.