Together We Rise with Katie Zeppieri

Jenn Harper is the founder of Cheekbone Beauty, a brand that seeks to represent and make a difference in the lives of Indigenous youth. Jenn shares how losing her brother to suicide became the driving force behind her business. She also speaks her truth as a recovering alcoholic, her transgenerational trauma as an Indigenous woman and tips for breaking destructive habits, finding hope and taking your power back⁣.

*Recorded June 27th on Instagram Live*

Melissa Grelo is a television host on CTV's The Social and Your Morning. She is also the founder of Marq Designs, a sustainable and gender neutral fashion brand for children. We chat about how she keeps at-home activities fun and educational for her young daughter, how she reduces heightened anxious energy, why it’s important to carve out "me time", set clear boundaries and keep your family on a loose but structured schedule⁣.

*Recorded March 31st on Instagram Live*

Rhonelle Bruder is a speaker, social entrepreneur and human trafficking survivor known for her leadership in raising awareness of human trafficking and advocating for the rights of survivors. In this episode we talk about the mental prison she experienced as a result of the trauma-bond and on-going abuse cycles, noticing small warning signs of controlling, grooming and manipulative behaviour in relationships and ⁣⁣the journey to forgiveness.

*Recorded May 28th on Instagram Live*

Roxy Earle is an advocate for inclusive sizing, female empowerment and the founder of #MySizeRox encouraging women to love their bodies. She is a former star on The Real Housewives of Toronto where she made history as the franchise's first plus-sized cast member. Roxy shares ways to remain intentional and grateful everyday, the importance of the company we keep, tips for feeling good in your skin and advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses⁣⁣.

*Recorded April 1st on Instagram Live*

Jully Black is a Canadian singer-songwriter, producer, actress known as Canada's Queen of R&B. Mantras for days - this episode "takes us to church" as Jully powerfully shares about consciously deciding to be better vs bitter during difficult times, using her voice as a gift to be of service, healing from "comparison-itis", viewing #COVID19 as the equal reset and opportunity that it is, how she overcame grief and manifested her purpose and so much more!

*Recorded April 18th on Instagram Live*

Debra Sadowski started "rockitpromo" out of her parents’ spare bedroom with a dream and a lot of chutzpah. Now, 20 years later, rock-it is a leading Canadian lifestyle PR firm with clients such as adidas, L'Oréal Paris, Knix and many more.⁣ Debra opens up about her addiction and mental health journey, overcoming obstacles in business and life, tips on changing your surroundings to lift your mood⁣ and more.

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*Recorded April 28th on Instagram Live*

Karlyn Percil is a Certified Emotional Intelligence and Neuro-Life Coach with particular focus on Diversity, Inclusion, & Belonging. In this uplifting episode, Karlyn talks about embracing all the different versions of the "pandemic you" & what it reveals about your life⁣, storytelling as a means to reshape history, ways to help give yourself permission to navigate each day differently⁣ and more.

*Recorded May 9th on Instagram Live*

Dana Levenson is a Television News Personality with 20+ years working in broadcast TV News. Dana shares the things that bring her comfort and help her overcome the dread, worry and fear of the pandemic⁣⁣, ways to 'subtract' from our day, instead of just thinking of what to 'add'⁣⁣, as well as emotional reflections on how #COVID19 has impacted her life. (Her husband, Kevin is an ER Doctor working on the frontlines) ⁣.

*Recorded April 10th on Instagram Live*

Melissa Leong is one of Canada’s best-loved authorities on personal finance. She’s a sought-after speaker, media personality, best-selling author and award-winning writer. In this episode - to defer or not to defer? Things to think about while in money survival mode, tips on staying organized, taking control of your financial situation and advocating for what you need, ⁣creative ways to pitch your services and make income from home ⁣and more!

*Recorded April 4th on Instagram Live*

Kortney Wilson is a real estate professional, designer and HGTV star. We talk about her experience as both a biological mom of two boys and adoptive mom to a Black daughter⁣, ways to start having conversations with your kids about race and equality, ⁣how she's been coping with heartbreak. And of course we couldn't let Kortney go without talking all things home - Tips on decluttering and livening up your home to create a space you love⁣!

*Recorded June 12th on Instagram Live*