The Epiphany Project

The Epiphany Project

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The Epiphany Project episodes

  • Ep 63. Chris Evans - "Teaching Over Preaching"

    In today's episode, I sit down with Chris Evans, he is a filmmaker, director, producer, and writer. He shares his journey and love for film, and how he was able to turn that into a full-time career. His client list is nothing but impressive, he has worked with TIFF, MMVA's, SOHO house, Park Jam festival, and celebrities such as Mike Tompkins, Shamier Anderson, Stephan James, Trevor Flanny, Jordan Clark, Loud Luxury, Marlon McClain, Armada music, and so much more. Enjoy the show :).

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    1 hr 25 min
  • Ep 62. Ashley Alexis McFarlane - "Pure liberation!"

    In today's episode, I sit down with Ashley Alexis McFarlane, she is the founder/creator of Omi Woods jewelry, which are contemporary heirlooms that celebrates the connections to Africa and the diaspora. Her jewelry is individually and ethically handmade with fair-trade African gold and globally sourced conflict-free fine metals. Ashley shares her journey on starting Omi Woods, and why she decided to put her fashion line Asikere Afana aside, and so much more!

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Ep 61. Vivian Kaye - "What would Chad do?"

    In today's episode, I sit down with Vivian Kaye, she is the CEO and founder of KinkyCurlyYaki, the premier supplier of textured hair extensions for black women worldwide! She shares her journey of how she built a seven-figure business all while being a single mom, and so much more! Vivian's enthusiasm and no shit's given attitude is what has made her who she is today. She lives every day being authentically herself and that has brought on so many amazing opportunities. Listen to her full episode here!

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    1 hr 17 min
  • Ep 60. Back at it again w/ The Epiphany Project

    In this episode, I share why I've been gone for a full year and a bit. Burnout is something that is not discussed enough but slowly becoming a topic of conversation. I'm really excited to be coming back and sharing fresh new journeys with you. I also discuss a slight change in the name of the podcast, which resonates so much more with me, and the amazing audience I have cultivated. 

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    30 min
  • Ep 59. Ashley Noelle - "All the feels"
    Ashley Noelle is the founder of The Feelosophy , and a brand ambassador for Lululemon Toronto. The Feelosophy is rooted in community and connection. They offer small, intimate, restorative yoga classes led by qualified yoga instructors, and combine that with massage based adjustments offered by a skilled and intuitive bodyworker. 
    Her slogan #allthefeels speaks to everything Ashley represents; positivity, love, safe touch, alignment, and being comfortable in your own skin. She shares her journey of how she has developed a niche in the wellness and yoga world. She has 8 years of teaching experience, and with her down to earth love for movement, connection and hands on adjustments, she will leave you feeling more chill than Netflix ever could. Ashley has created an amazing community around her style of yoga. She has a team of four and offers retreats and trainings internationally. Ashley is honest, real, vulnerable and sassy, and isn't afraid to share what she has to offer with the world in hopes that it will spark others to do the same. Ashley and I discuss the lack of diversity in the wellness world and how she has educated herself to be more aware of the lack of, being aware of her privileges and using it to uplift and bringing others along, the importance of touch/safe touch, starting a wellness business and knowing your why, and so much more! Listen to her full story here.
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    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep 58. Jes Perez- "Balance your soul, and be a light"
    Jes Perez is a media personality and CEO of Industry High. Industry High is a television show that focuses on the lives of influential people. It is a medium to inspire people to pursue their dreams in any industry. She is also a speaker, co-owner of GRTR Management, and has worked for major companies such as; Radio Disney, MTV, Telemundo, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen Magazine, just to name a few. Jes shares her amazing story of how she began in the entertainment industry, how she uses her platform for positivity, the importance of self-care as an entrepreneur, her faith and the impact that has on her career, the power of sharing information, balance, and so much more! Jes truly is a strong, powerful woman of God that lets nothing stand in her way of success. Listen to her full story here!
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    56 min
  • Ep 57. Sean Maingot- "Building a community; creating an impact"
    Sean Maingot is the co-founder of BODY BY CHOSEN gym. He is a throat cancer survivor, entrepreneur, community builder, advocate for health, and so much more. He is also well known as XP and is a strong believer in the power of community. Body by chosen is a community of individuals from different walks of life that have developed a family-like culture that thrives off the support and is obsessed with constant growth. Fitness is what brings them together but not what keeps them connected. Sean talks about his journey as a business owner, alongside his business partner Dwayne Delves, which is the founder of BODY BY CHOSEN. We talk about his determination and never giving up on himself while recovering from cancer, his natural ability to take initiative, community, being humble in business, the importance of finding the positive in everything, impact, and so much more! Listen to his full story here, and where all podcasts are played.
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    1 hr 1 min
  • Ep 56. Sasha Exeter- "Perspective is everything"
    Sasha Exeter is the creative director & content creator of SoSasha.com! SoSasha is a well-balanced lifestyle blog where she shares everything that inspires her in motherhood, fashion, fitness, beauty, food, travel, and so much more. She is a brand ambassador for several brands and creates/manages on-line digital campaigns. She is most definitely a fierce digital content creator and influencer that has made an impactful name for herself not only in Toronto but internationally. Sasha shares her story of how she started into the blogging world, the impact it has made on her life, the importance of diversity and lack thereof in the blogging world, being diagnosed with a rare kidney disease, being a new mom and the journey towards that, and so much more! Sasha really shared it all and didn't hold back. Listen to her full story here!
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    1 hr 29 min
  • Ep 55. Natasha Sheppard & Rowan McAnoy- "It takes a village"
    Today's guests, founder Natasha Sheppard, and co-founder Rowan McAnoy of Curlshoppe, a natural based product for all curls, kinks, and coils. They shared their journey of what it has been like starting their business in an industry that is heavily saturated. Having been friends for many years it was such an organic transition to becoming partners in the company. Natasha began the company in 2015, and Rowan later joined in 2016. Since then the duo has elevated the brand to what it is today. They have wholesale partners across Toronto, Quebec, and internationally in Switzerland, and Atlanta. We discussed the importance of open and honest communication when being in a business partnership, knowing when to invest in marketing and not skimping on quality, packaging, and so much more! Curlshoppe has established an amazing reputation in the city, along with being involved in many sponsored community events. Building a community of their own has been another huge part of their branding, being a positive representation for all the curly heads across the world, and they are also strong advocates for inclusivity for their brand. These ladies are truly a powerhouse and make a phenomenal team! Listen to their full story here and wherever you listen to all podcasts.
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    1 hr 11 min
  • Ep 54. Chantal Carter Taylor - "You're made to stand out"
    In today's episode, I sat down with Chantal Carter Taylor, the CEO and founder of Love & Nudes, a collection of modern intimates for women of colour. Chantal shares her story of how she started in the fashion industry as a stylist and how that turned into developing her own line of intimates. Chantal has made it a point to work with conscious women in Colombia who are also all about empowering their communities by providing fair wages. Working with factories that employ single mothers, and giving them a chance to support their families in just working conditions. Chantal and I discuss confidence, focusing on your journey and not comparing yourself, not being afraid to ask for help, the importance of doing your research, inclusivity, and so much more! Listen to her full story here, and all other major podcast apps!
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    1 hr 22 min

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