The Beautiful Souls Podcast

The Beautiful Souls Podcast

By Danielle KettlewellEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Beautiful Souls Podcast episodes

  • #191 - Moving through the Messy Middle w/ Makeup Mentor & Event Powerhouse Amy Nicole Cohen

    In this heart-opening conversation, Danielle Reedy and Amy Nicole dive into the deep waters of personal and professional transformation. From Danielle’s rebirth into motherhood and pivot toward in-person speaking, to Amy’s evolution from makeup artist to retreat curator and mentor, this episode is a masterclass in embracing life’s “messy middle.”

    Together, they explore the importance of clarity, authenticity, community, and courage—especially when navigating unknown terrain. Whether you're shifting gears in your business, recovering from burnout, or seeking deeper connection, this conversation will leave you inspired to trust your path and take action from the heart. 💖

    🧭 Key Topics & Takeaways:

    • 🌱 The "messy middle" and what it teaches us about growth and transformation

    • 💼 Danielle’s pivot from online coaching to in-person speaking and consulting after becoming a mom

    • 🎨 Amy’s evolution from paramedic student to makeup artist to founder of Chic Studios in NYC

    • 🛠️ How to build a business rooted in community, education, and real-life connection

    • 🌐 Shifting away from online fatigue and returning to high-touch, in-person events

    • ✨ The power of simplifying your schedule to gain clarity and protect your energy

    • 👩‍👧‍👦 Juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship with self-grace and honest priorities

    • 🧠 Navigating fear and self-doubt when entering new spaces—like Amy’s leap into corporate retreats

    • 🧘🏽‍♀️ Why daily movement and internal check-ins are non-negotiable for visionary women

    • 🌟 The value of mentorship, retreats, and creating luxurious yet soul-led experiences

    • 📢 How podcasting and storytelling can reach diverse audiences and amplify meaningful missions

      👤 Guest Bio: Amy Nicole Cohen

      Amy Nicole Cohen is a beauty industry leader, successful founder, and trusted personal brand expert with over 20 years of experience. Beginning her journey as a makeup artist in a small Canadian town, she created a thriving career—launching multiple makeup academies in major cities across North America and leading over 4,200 graduates through her programs.

      A passionate mentor and event curator, Amy is the visionary behind The Chic Experience—a platform that hosts empowering retreats, entrepreneurial conferences, and curated community events. Her newest venture, Okanagan Corporate Retreats, is an expansion of The Chic Experience, offering elevated off-sites and transformative corporate retreats for businesses and teams.

      Throughout her career, Amy has spotlighted, donated to, and volunteered for over 20 charitable organizations—from early partnerships with Dress for Success and Glamour Gals in New York City to ongoing support for Boys and Girls Club Malibu, Meals on Wheels Los Angeles, The Food Bank, and several community-based organizations in the Okanagan region of Canada.

      Her mission? To empower women to expand and thrive—in business, beauty, and life—with clarity, confidence, and community. 💫

      🔗 Connect with Amy Nicole:

      • 🌐 Website: www.chicstudiosmakeup.com

      • 📸 Instagram: @amynicole.co

      • ✨ Retreats & Mentorship: Okanagan Corporate Retreats

      • 💌 Email: [email protected]

        57 min
      • #190 - Life OFF Social Media - Learnings, Lessons & More

        In this solo episode, Danielle shares what led her to step away from social media—and what she’s been learning in the space it created. From navigating early motherhood to closing down her programs, this season has been one of quiet, reflection, and re-evaluation.

        She explores the challenges and gifts of being offline, the unexpected things she’s missed, and how this break has shifted her perspective on presence, identity, and connection.

        If you’ve been feeling the pull to slow down or rethink your relationship with being “seen,” this episode offers a thoughtful take on what can happen when you step back.

        What you'll hear about:

        • Why Danielle chose to leave social media for now

        • How becoming a mother shifted her priorities

        • The impact of noise, distraction, and always being “on”

        • What stepping back revealed about ego, identity, and value

        • The simple things she misses—and what she doesn’t

        • How it’s helped her connect more meaningfully with people in real life

        • A reminder to model the presence we want to pass on

          Links to Danielle's Work:

          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellereedy/ 

          TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedaniellereedy 

          Join my Newsletter: www.daniellekettlewell.com/links 

          26 min
        • #189 - Are you Grieving your Growth - My Postpartum Breakthrough

          In this episode I share a recent emotional breakthrough during my postpartum journey that cracked me open to a new truth: we don't grieve our growth enough. We celebrate milestones, push forward, and aim higher—but rarely do we give ourselves permission to pause and feel the weight of what we’re leaving behind. I explore the primal need to grieve not only loss, but evolution. I speak to the power of vulnerability, the strength in our tears, and the beauty of creating space to honor every version of ourselves—especially the ones we’re outgrowing.

          What I Cover:

          • The underrated necessity of grieving growth—not just breakups or endings, but even our own expansion.

          • A postpartum breakthrough that helped me see how much I needed to mourn parts of my former self.

          • Tears are not weakness—they’re power, release, and healing.

          • Vulnerability is not a liability; it’s where true breakthroughs happen.

          • Society often skips over the emotional transitions that come with growth—but grieving is primal, healthy, and powerful.

          • You don’t have to label something as “bad” to feel sad about it ending.

          • Making peace with your past self is a sacred step in embodying your next level.

          • Reframing grief as a sign of evolution, not regression.

          • Why emotional release is part of embodiment, especially in big life transitions like motherhood.

             

            Links to Danielle's Work:

            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellereedy/ 

            TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedaniellereedy 

            Join my Newsletter: www.daniellekettlewell.com/links 

             

            24 min
          • #188 - I'm Retiring Every Program I've Ever Made - Here's the BTS & WHY

            In this episode, I share what’s been stirring behind the scenes since becoming a mother — and why I’ve made the bold decision to retire every single program I’ve ever created. This is the most honest I’ve ever been about where I’m at in life, in business, and what’s coming next.

            In this episode, I dive into:

            • The deep inner shift I’ve experienced since having my baby
            • Why I’m taking all of my programs down — and not just repackaging them
            • The power of self-trust and listening to your truth

            • How I knew it was time to let go (even when it was still “working”)

            • My commitment to creative integrity and authentic leadership
            • The real story behind this transition — and what’s next for me
            • How you can get access to my entire library before it disappears

            This one’s raw, real, and straight from the heart. 💛

             

            ⚡ LAST CHANCE TO ACCESS MY COURSES – JUNE 1-9 ONLY

             

            As part of this transition, I’m offering one final Retirement Sale where you can get 75% off every program I’ve ever created — including signature programs like MAGNETIC, The Clarity Code, Reclamation, and more.

             

            After June 9, all programs will be permanently removed from my storefront.

            If you’ve ever wanted to dive into my teachings, now’s the time.

             

             

            Links to Danielle's Work:

            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellereedy/ 

            TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedaniellereedy 

            Join my Newsletter: www.daniellekettlewell.com/links 

             

            29 min
          • #187 - Unfilter Birth Story - Pushing, Learnings & Newborn Life - PART TWO

            Description:


            We’re back with part two of our unfiltered birth story—picking up right where we left off at 10 centimeters dilated. In this raw and honest episode, Luka and I dive into the intensity of pushing, what it felt like for me, what it was like for him watching it unfold, and the surreal moment our daughter entered the world.

            From the first moments of holding her to moving into the postpartum suite and navigating those first few days as new parents, we share everything—the highs, the struggles, and the unexpected lessons we’ve learned in these first few weeks. And just like last time, we’re recording this in the thick of newborn life, with our baby’s sweet coos (and cries) in the background, making this a truly real-time reflection.

            What We Cover in This Episode:

                •    What it was like reaching 10 cm and moving into the pushing stage
                •    My experience of pushing—physically, emotionally, and mentally
                •    Luca’s perspective on witnessing the birth and supporting me through it
                •    The moment our daughter was born—what we felt, thought, and experienced
                •    Moving into the postpartum suite and those raw first days with a newborn
                •    The emotional, physical, and mental shifts of postpartum recovery
                •    What we’ve learned in our first few weeks as parents

            This episode is a vulnerable, real-time look at birth, postpartum, and early parenthood—no filters, no fluff, just the truth.

             

            Links to Danielle's Work:

            Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellereedy/ 

            TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedaniellereedy 

            Join my Newsletter: www.daniellekettlewell.com/links 

            1 hr 6 min
          • #186 - Unfiltered Birth Story- Expectations vs. Reality - Part One

            Description:

            In this raw and unfiltered episode, my husband, Luca, and I sit down—while I breastfeed our newborn daughter—to share the first part of our birth story. We dive into our expectations versus the reality of labor, the five-day early labor journey, the unexpected challenges, and the powerful breakdown-breakthrough moment that changed everything.

            From moving into the high-risk unit to navigating the imperfect perfection of early parenthood (yes, you’ll hear our two-week-old in the background!), this episode is a real-time reflection on the intensity, beauty, and lessons of birth. Part two—covering the pushing stage and our first nights as parents—drops soon!

            What We Cover in This Episode:

            • Our personal expectations vs. the reality of birth
            • My five-day pre-contraction early labor journey
            • The decision to get induced and how labor truly started
            • Active labor, moving into the high-risk unit, and unexpected challenges
            • Vomiting, exhaustion, and the moments I didn’t see coming
            • My emotional breakdown-breakthrough moment and what it taught me
            • The beauty and chaos of recording this while in the trenches of newborn life

              • This episode is as real as it gets—doorbells ringing, baby noises, and all. Tune in for a deeply personal, unfiltered look at the transformative experience of giving birth.

               

              Links to Danielle's Work:

              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellereedy/ 

              TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedaniellereedy 

              Join my Newsletter: www.daniellekettlewell.com/links 

              41 min
            • #183 - Embracing Joy w/ Clinical Counsellor & Motivational Speaker Paige Mathison

              What we covered in this episode ⬇️

              • Paiges journey to becoming a psych nurse
              • The incident in 2020 that changed everything
              • Healing from a workplace mental health industry
              • The systemic changes that need to happen in spaces for nurses and support workers
              • how to make sure you care for yourself as a support worker
              • How to support others struggling with their mental health and language to use
              • The Embracing Joy Movement that Paige is building in 2025
              • Laughter therapy and how it helps the body & brain
              • Paige’s journey in comedy & bringing joy through laughter
              • How to use positive psychology instead of toxic positivity
              • And so much more!

                • Paige's Bio:

                 

                Paige Mathison is a clinical counsellor, motivational speaker, and founder of Another Chapter Counselling in Kelowna, BC. With over a decade of experience in psychiatric nursing, Paige helps individuals heal, uncover strengths, and reconnect with joy and purpose.

                Her unique background in mental health, music, and comedy brings a light-hearted yet profound perspective to her work. As a speaker, Paige inspires audiences to embrace authenticity, reduce burnout, and explore the transformative power of laughter.

                In 2025, Paige will launch Embracing Joys, a global platform spreading humor, humanity, and hope. With a goal of 1,000,000 memberships by year-end, she aims to fund mental health support for Canadians starting in 2026. Simultaneously, she is restructuring her counselling practice to reduce vicarious trauma and support both practitioners and clients.

                Paige’s mission is to re-humanize systems, empower individuals, and highlight the ripple effects of small moments of joy.

                 

                Connect with Paige at @EmbracingJoys on TikTok & Instagram,

                X @Embracing_Joys, or

                @anotherchapter.ca for more posts.

                54 min
              • #182 - 8 Pieces of Relationship Advice for 2025 (Raw & Honest) w/ Danielle & Luka Reedy

                we get straight into the nitty gritty here my loves.

                If you are wanting to be in a healthy relationship or you are in one and you want it to get better - you are going to want to listen to this!

                 

                Check out the full video on Luka's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LukaReedy/videos 

                 

                Links to Danielle's Work:

                Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedaniellereedy/ 

                TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedaniellereedy 

                Join my Newsletter: www.daniellekettlewell.com/links 

                41 min

              About The Beautiful Souls Podcast

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              The Beautiful Souls Podcast is where Danielle Reedy (née Kettlewell) - Olympian, Author, Speaker & Coach - shares authentically & openly all things from manifestation, energy &…