Meet Maggie, a backpacker, human rights student, vegan chef, yoga teacher, and forever explorer. In this episode, Maggie and I talk about working abroad, finding a deeper purpose in traveling, becoming an international student in Ireland, seasons of transition, thriving in chaos and cultural immersions, and her next move to Malta.

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Meet Teryn, a sports journalist, radio producer, podcaster, and Formula One fanatic. In this episode, Teryn and I talk about the importance of community journalism, making the most of every opportunity, how to network even when you have social anxiety, de-stigmatizing counseling and medication to treat mental health issues, and reconciling personal and on-air personas.

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Meet Catherine, a writer, editor, art therapist, book reviewer, artist, and a chaser of dreams. In this episode, Catherine and I talk about being a self-employed creative, how to stay on track and find motivation when you struggle with ADHD, the fear of being known, how to let go of what you “should” do and do more of what you want to do, and the importance of being a cat.

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Meet Ember, an artist, teacher, curator, community builder, and manifester. In this episode, Ember and I talk about what art school is like, the business of being a full-time artist, how to access the different parts of yourself that exist in other realities, and how to manifest the life you’ve always dreamed of.

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Meet Sara and Camila, professional caregivers, bunny moms, wonderful friends, and my two favourite weirdos. In this episode, Sara, Camila, and I talk about how caring is a gendered profession fuelled by the patriarchy, what it’s like navigating parental expectations when you’re a 1st and 2nd gen Canadian, how much it costs to raise a child, teaching teenagers sex ed and other nursing nightmares, and strategies to cope with your ADHD in the workplace.

Meet Keighley, a full-time park walker, nature artist at StudioKeighls, cat mom, and fabulous roommate/friend. In this episode, Keighley and I talk about our two very different experiences in YWAM, speaking in tongues, how to talk to your boss/coworkers about your mental health struggles, alternative therapies for treating depression and anxiety, and what it’s like running an Etsy shop.

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Meet Hannah, a social worker, forest dweller, ray of sunshine, and all-around amazing person. In this episode, we talk about being a mentally ill university student, how to start healthy habits that prioritize your well-being, friendship breakups, trauma-informed care, depressive episodes, and the different facets of social work.

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Meet Vera, a treehugger, crazy cat lady, wise hermit, and a forever free spirit who will never claim just one career. Listen to us dish on the pros and cons of working in the customer service/hospitality industry, working in remote lodge job settings, our enemies-to-friends trope, her childhood in Bosnia, moving around from job to job, and using your intuition to help you find your next perfect job.

Meet Chandy, a prolific writer, researcher, and quality control manager for a biology instruments company. In this episode, we talk about transitioning from being a university student to a 9-5 career lady, what motivates us to actually go to work, how can we make a difference in the world through our work, the pressure of potential, the importance of networking, setting attainable goals, and what it's like being an "It Girl."

Meet Darien, community developer, writer, activist, and founder of Zapta Magazine. For this premier episode, we talk about what it's like to love and hate a job simultaneously, burnout, how to find community, seasons of transition, mental health, and the protestant reformation.

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