Joy McCarthy is the Founder of Joyous Health, an award-winning Certified Holistic Nutritionist and best-selling author of The Joyous Cookbook, Joyous Detox and Joyous Health. We chat about how she balances motherhood, working from home and running a business during COVID-19⁣⁣⁣⁣, the importance of eating colour and moving your body, creating healthy boundaries around screen time, "meal prep" tips including some indulgent snack alternatives and more!

*Recorded March 30th on Instagram Live*

Nasreen Sheikh is a social entrepreneur and human rights activist on a mission to combat forced labour and to empower women. She gives insight on the oppressive reality for women in Nepal and the impacts of COVID19 on over population and poverty. Nasreen also talks about how she's championing social entrepreneurship and skill development for women. This important perspective also reminds us to consume responsibly and consider the global impact of the supply chain.

*Recorded on May 22 on Instagram Live*

Niki Sky is a Toronto based fashion and beauty YouTuber and founder of Fancy Hair and co. We talk about how COVID19 illuminated the need for businesses to be better prepared for adaptation and a move to digital⁣, some personal ways she's chosen to give back to her community during this global crisis⁣, her struggle with depression and the different ways she copes with stress⁣ as a new mom and creator.

*Recorded April 6 on Instagram Live*

Lindsay Ell is a Canadian country music singer, songwriter and guitarist. In this episode, Lindsay shares the responsibility she feels as a creator to take on the feelings of others, using her voice for good⁣, reevaluating the "shoulds" we tell ourselves and not getting caught up in comparison, how she deals with rejection, and the impact of the #blacklivesmatter movement and the importance of #allyship.

*Recorded on June 1 on Instagram Live*

Marci Ien is a Canadian broadcast journalist and co-host of CTV's The Social. In this episode, Marci shares the realities of adjusting to COVID19, learning to say no, prioritizing mental health and the importance of legacy, especially as a black woman and as a "first" in her industry. As always, Marci leads with kindness, exemplifies using her voice/power for good and urges others to do the same.

*Recorded on April 25th on Instagram Live*

Kathleen Newman-Bremang is the senior writer at @Refinery29Canada & a TV producer. This is a particularly important discussion addressing George Floyd and the #blacklivesmatter movement as Kathleen shares the unique challenges affecting the black community ⁣during COVID-19⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ and how those in a position of privilege need to hold our peers accountable. We also talk about navigating the media industry, mental health and getting things done.

*Recorded May 27

Adrienne Batra is the Editor in Chief of the Toronto Sun and 24Hrs Toronto and an all-around boss lady. In this episode, we talk about managing a team and running a metropolitan newspaper during a global pandemic, lessons she's learned from her time in the military, tips for better time management, being a strong female leader, learning to say no and more!

*Recorded April 21, 2020 on Instagram Live*

Joanna Griffiths is the founder, CEO & inventor of Knix one of the fastest growing companies in Canada & globally in the intimate apparel space. We talk about the mission behind her brands, how she's giving back and helping to secure PPE during COVID-19 as well as how Joanna keeps positive and productive as a leading female entrepreneur. Be sure to check out @knixwear!

*Recorded March 27, 2020 on Instagram Live*

Jillian is the Founder of Jillian Harris Design, JH The Brand and The Jilly Box, host on HGTV's Love It Or List It Vancouver and is well known for ABC's The Bachelorette. In true Jillian fashion, this chat normalizes the behind-the-scenes realness of Instagram (Hint: Leo makes an appearance)⁣⁣. We chat about coping with heightened stress, managing a new routine⁣⁣, cooking and Jillian also powerfully opens up about mental health.

*Recorded April 30, 2020 on Instagram Live*

Michele Romanow is an investor, serial entrepreneur and “Dragon” on CBC’s hit show Dragons’ Den. We chat about the rollercoaster of emotions every founder experiences, the secret to building a successful company, channeling anxiety into productivity and using your voice to give back. Follow her @micheleromanow for all things entrepreneurship and empowerment.

*Recorded April 17, 2020 on Instagram Live*