Hey everyone, welcome to episode 6! In today's episode I am interviewing Juli, the founder of Eco + Amour, a refill and sustainable boutique that focuses of changing the way we shop to help us live a more eco and sustainable lifestyle! I first discovered Eco + Amour on instagram and was blown away at this innovated way to shop and reduce our waste! With so many amazing non-toxic, green and clean brands that I use and love.

I chat with Juli about:

* Her career background and how and why she started Eco + Amour* What a sustainable and refill shop is* What to expect when shopping in a refill shop* The problems regarding purchasing excessively packaged products* The products and brans available in refill at Eco + Amour* Juli's own green and non-toxic beauty and lifestyle journey* The innovative and fun eco-living products available at Eco + Amour such as reusable cotton pads, silicone pouches, produce bags and more.* Simple tips to implement in our lives to live a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle* Juli's morning routine

Eco + Amour links

Eco + Amour instagram: @ecoandamour

Eco + Amour website

The Green Belle links

The Green Belle (Gabby's) instagram: @thegreenbelle

The Green Belle Podcast instagram: @thegreenbellepodcast

The Green Belle Website

The Green Belle Facebook

Make sure to leave your rating and review to have a chance to win the podcast giveaway (winner will be announced on Episode 11)

In episode 5, I interviewed my hair colourist, stylist and holistic hair expert, Diana Osborne. Diana is based in Toronto, and is the only hair stylist I know that focuses on using natural hair products and a more holistic approach to hair colouring. We focus on the importance of transitioning to green hair products, tips for different hair types and goals, as well as her favourite hair products.

In today's episode we chat about:

* Diana's personal story of why she switched to a holistic approach to hair and a greener lifestyle* Why using natural hair products is important for our health and hair* How our scalp absorbs more chemicals and ingredients than anywhere else on our body* The difference between natural, clean hair products vs. conventional professional + drugstore hair products* What changes to expect when using greener more natural hair products* Why silicones in hair products are bad* Tips for hair growth and dull, flat, fine and damaged hair* Can you go blonde safely? Is there a clean purple shampoo?* How to keep your blonde looking fresh, bright and beautiful longer* Diana's favourite green hair products *

Diana Osborne's Links:

Instagram: @holisitichairexpert

Website: https://www.dianaosborne.ca/

Facebook page: Diana Osborne

The Green Belle's Links:

Instagram: @thegreenbelle

Website: http://thegreenbelle.com/

Facebook Page: The Green Belle

In episode 4, I am chatting with Registered Acupuncturist and owner of Silk + Palm, Kacie Krecolowich. She has 8+ years of experience as an aesthetician, and through her own health journey decided to go back to school to study Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. In today's episode we explore the benefits of acupuncture, as well as facial acupuncture, and how it may be the new natural alternative to Botox and filler injections. We also explore the benefits of Gua Sha facials and discuss what lymphatic drainage really is and how it aids our bodies. Kacie also discusses her passion for Women's Health and hormonal imbalances and how birth control can totally mess up our bodies.

Kacie Krecolowich links:

Silk + Palm instagram (@silkandpalm)

Silk + Palm website

The Green Belle links:

The Green Belle instagram (@thegreenbelle)

The Green Belle website

In episode #3, I got the chance to speak with a Candice Batista, an eco-expert on The Marilyn Dennis Show, an environmentalist, and the founder of Canada's leading eco-living source & website, The Eco Hub.

This podcast was split into two parts so make sure you also listen to Part 1 first, here.

In Part 2, Candice covers Kitchen detox including cookware and bakeware do's and don'ts; why non-stick pans could be making you sick, as well as detoxing the bedroom (are we sleeping in a toxic bed?) and breathing in formaldehyde for 6-8+ hours a day??

Tune into Part 1 first to hear Candice share how her love and passion for our planet began in her childhood while living in South Africa. Her career journey, from being a weather broadcaster, a TV producer to sharing her eco-living and zero waste tips on The Eco Hub; her experience and education speaks for itself. In Part 1 we go over indoor air pollution, it's causes and solutions; as well as cleaning products from DIYs, to Greenwashing, recommended brands and more.

Candice's Instagram (@candicebatista)

The Eco Hub Instagram (@theecohub)

The Eco Hub Website

The 30 Day Home Detox Challenge

Candice's Cookware Brand Suggestions:

* Finex

* Le Creuset

* Xtrema

Candice's Mattress Brands Suggestions:

* Obasan Mattresses 

* My Green Mattress

* Avocado Green Mattress

* Sleeptek 

* Naturepedic

The Green Belle Links

The Green Belle Instagram

The Green Belle website

Make sure to subscribe and leave a review, each week a review will be selected for a shout-out on the episode!

In episode #3, I got the chance to speak with Candice Batista, an eco-expert on The Marilyn Dennis Show, an environmentalist, and the founder of Canada's leading eco-living source & website, The Eco Hub.

This podcast was split into two parts so make sure you also listen to Part 2 here.

In Part 1, Candice shares how her love and passion for our planet began in her childhood while living in South Africa. She shares her career journey from being a weather broadcaster, a TV producer to sharing her eco-living and zero waste tips on The Eco Hub; her experience and education speaks for itself.

We discuss her 30 Day Home Detox Challenge (an email subscription broken into 4-weeks). In Part 1 we go over indoor air pollution, it's causes and solutions; as well as cleaning products from DIYs, to Greenwashing, recommended brands and more.

Tune into Part 2 for Kitchen detox including cookware and bakeware do's and don'ts as well as detoxing the bedroom (are we sleeping in a toxic bed?)

Candice's Instagram (@candicebatista)

The Eco Hub Instagram (@theecohub)

The Eco Hub Website

The 30 Day Home Detox Challenge

Candice's Cleaning Brands Suggestions:

* Attitude

* Aspen Clean

* BIOVERT

* Seventh Generation

* Nellie's Clean

* Pink Solution

* Love Fresh

The Green Belle Links

The Green Belle Instagram

The Green Belle website

Make sure to subscribe and leave a review, each week a review will be selected for a shout-out on the episode!

In episode #2, I am interviewing Lisa Mattam, a former Pharma Exec, and Founder of Sahajan, a clean beauty skincare line founded in 2015 in Toronto, Canada. In today's episode we discuss Lisa's own clean beauty story, why she decided to go the non-toxic route when developing a skincare line, and Ayerveda, a 5000+ year old Ancient Indian Practice. We talk about some of the amazing and powerful Ayurvedic ingredients used in her products such as Triphala, Amla oil, Moringa oil and more!

Sahajan's Website

Sahajan's Instagram

Sahajan's Facebook

Sahajan's Twitter

Other places to buy:

Well.ca Sahajan

Indigo Sahajan

The Green Belle Links

The Green Belle Instagram

Hello everyone! In the very first episode of The Green Belle Podcast, I am sharing a small introduction about myself, as well as sharing with you all what you can expect in future TGB Podcast episode. From my current career, to my green beauty and lifestyle journey, to how I started The Green Belle community - this episode is a little teaser of what's to come and I couldn't be more excited!

Hope you enjoy listening!

The Green Belle Instagram

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