Co-founder of Wirth hats based in Vancouver, BC, Ben shares the story of how one friend who had one dream of creating one hat has become a movement of mental health awareness. Having lost two dear friends to suicide, he committed to creating a space and an access point for everyone to have the ability to speak to professional help. For every hat purchased, a counselling session is provided for someone in need. Ben also shares his perspective of having a “close 3” whom you can count on when things are tough. It’s okay to not be okay, so long as to know who to turn to in these moments. Most of all, remember that you are not alone.LINKS:Wirth Hats Website: www.wirthhats.comWirth Hats Instagram: www.instagram.com/wirthhatsMental Health Resources: www.wirthhats.com/pages/mental-health-resources

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Hailing from Nigeria, Tobi set out to create a side hustle after having a personal experience called: landing your dream job. He interviewed with Shopify 7 different times. He witnesses his younger, smarter sister have enormous challenges in landing a job. He was convinced there was a different way to help immigrants find work they love in Canada. And it all began by wanting to help only 5 people. Now, 100s of jobs later and a community with 1000s, he is clearly making an enormous impact!LINKS:Three skills: www.the3skills.comThree Skills instagram: www.instagram.com/the3skillsTobi’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamthetobi

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Dr. Stacy Sims has dedicated her life’s work to uncovering the differences of men and women as it relates to sport science. Research is typically done on men and spread across “everyone”. Yet women don’t fit the mold of “everyone” and Dr. Stacy and her team continue to uncover the incredible differences. Today, we riff on two important trending topics: Cold Plunging and COVID as it relates to the impact on women. It would be remiss of us to not include the links to find more of Dr. Stacy online.LINKS:Stacy's Website: www.drstacysims.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/drstacysimsLearn More About Endometriosis: www.naturalwomanhood.org/commonly-asked-questions-about-endometriosis-causes-treatments-cures-napro-technology-a-natural-womanhood-endo-faq-2020/

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Upon becoming a Mother, Cayley had many questions – one of which was: how do I live my purpose and spend my time with my new son? A clear distinction was made that she would not return to corporate work as she knew it and soon thereafter, her business was born. Created to support Mothers in all phases of becoming, thriving, surviving and transitioning to the greatest promotion of all time. Cayley's consulting practice exists to be of service to mothers and those who wish to support mothers. This episode drops just in time for us to wish all mothers a very happy mother's day!LINKS:Cayley's Website: www.cayleybenjamin.comCayley's Instagram: www.instagram.com/cayleybenjamin

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Meet serial entrepreneur, father, husband and co-founder of Spiritual Gangster. Ian started Spiritual Gangster when his beautiful partner had a vision beyond the yoga studio. He has since devoted his life to creating the highest vibration possible for his family, his friends and his community. I have been in awe at his daily habits from afar so couldn't wait to jump on the mic to chat about what it is *really* like.LINKS:Spiritual Gangster: spiritualgangster.comEnergy for Success App (Apple): apps.apple.com/ca/app/energy-for-success/id1498585127Energy for Success App (Google Play): play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.efsil.efs&hl=en_CA&gl=US

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It’s not taboo, it’s not talked about over dinner and it’s time to end the stigma of sex workers. Our very own Operational Genius lives our core beliefs of "AND is the future". Steph Sia is an incredible pole dancer, stripper and sex worker who is here to destigmatize and bust your myths that you may believe to be true simply because a lack of education, awareness or industry. We’d love to hear your thoughts, your feedback and learnings from this episode. LINKS:Instagram: instagram.com/strippedbysia | instagram.com/siasteph WISH Vancouver: wish-vancouver.netPACE Society: pace-society.orgPivot Legal Society: pivotlegal.org Butterfly: Support Asian and Migrant Sex Workers: butterflysw.org Maggies Toronto: maggiesto.org

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Katy Chan is the co-owner of several cafes in Toronto, a grocery delivery service and now a new bakery. Well before there was a podcast and a restaurant, Steph and Katy were the best of friends during elementary school. Our days of youth have clearly brought us to exactly where we are meant to be today. Katy is an incredibly creative soul who has never felt compelled to follow a path laid before her. Instead, she has followed her heart and her desire to spend her days, her way. This has taken her to design school, culinary school, all over the world and right back to downtown Toronto! It was both wildly nostalgic and very sweet to reconnect with such fond childhood-memories-gone-grown-up!And if you ever find yourself in Toronto, be sure to check out Cafe Neon or the new bakery.Links:
Bar Neon Restaurant: https://www.instagram.com/bar_neon/Cafe Neon Restaurant: https://www.instagram.com/cafe_neon/

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Jillian Brown is a wild adventurer who found her heart and peace of mind beside a river. Yet the road to that tranquility was nothing short of incredibly rocky and nearly life-threatening. She has been very open and honest about her story across her own social channels, which inspired us to reach out to learn more.Today, Jillian and her business partner run a camp in an unknown destination in the middle of BC called “Camp My Way” – a safe space for medical professionals to go to recover from PTSD from the workplace. She shares how because of her experiences, she is now able to hold the space for others to experience wild transformation outdoors.This is definitely a podcast to put all things in life quickly into perspective.Links:Camp My Way: campmyway.comJillian's Instagram: instagram.com/jillianabrownphotography

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It’s only appropriate on a day like this to pass the mic to both educate and celebrate what it means to be a trans person in the world today. I’m so stoked to have Amil host this conversation with James where they chat about the experience and the importance of being visible. Together, they share heaps of great resources and perspectives for all of us to consider on our journeys in life together – less assumptions, more compassion seems to be a beautiful place to start. Links:James is an Executive Director at: peakhouse.caLow-Barrier Wellness Services: cwhwc.comTrans Care BC: phsa.ca/transcarebcJames Kelly's Website: jamesalexanderkelly.comThe Boy and the Bindi: vivekshraya.com/projects/books/the-boy-and-the-bindi

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Known as one of the world’s most special yoga teachers (we said it!), Ryan approaches his yoga practice with the same energy he approaches his life with – honest vulnerability, a mind of a student and a passionate desire to live his truth. He started One Yoga for the People, he resides on Treaty 6 Territory land and has other offerings including his non-profit organization, Vinyasa Yoga for Youth, the international One Yoga studios and is a Global Yoga Ambassador for lululemon to support all people, from all places having access to yoga. He shares his big goals with us and we can already see the seeds of possibility planted in rich soil of YES!LINKSPractice Yoga with Ryan Leier: oneyoga.caOne Yoga's Instagram: instagram.com/oneyogalionsRyan Leier's Instagram: instagram.com/ryanleierHere’s to the Crazy Ones (Apple): youtube.com/watch?v=-z4NS2zdrZc

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