When's the last time you felt completely free from the algorithm? Not just a good week, not just a post that happened to take off, but genuinely unbothered by whether your content gets seen?

In this episode of Thinking About, I'm sitting down with Caley Dimmock – ads expert, teacher at heart, and someone whose brain I deeply trust when it comes to scaling without chaos.

I didn't make a single New Year's resolution this year. Partially because I was sick, partially because I was unpacking a new home, and partially because I was just tired. But somewhere in that accidental pause, I started noticing something.

The quiet, undramatic changes I was making for my health and well-being were actually sticking.

Chatting with a stranger on your commute. Sharing fries with a friend. Watching the sunset from your window. Turns out, these micro moments are much more than pleasant – they're the actual building blocks of happiness!

Hi. It's been nine months… I know!

I didn't mean to ghost you. Between planning an elopement in Greece, getting married, dealing with health stuff, moving to Toronto, and scaling my business, the podcast became the rubber ball I had to put down while I held onto the glass ones.

But I'm finally back. And truthfully, I feel more alive than I have in years.

This week, we’re thinking about what it really takes to build a brand that stands out – one rooted in transparency, community, and real results.

In this episode of Thinking About, I’m sitting down with Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, the co-founders of Three Ships, an all-natural skincare brand working to turn radical transparency into the industry standard. What started with just $4,000 in savings and a DIY formulation in their apartment kitchens has grown into a thriving beauty brand stocked in major retailers like Whole Foods and Indigo.

This week, we’re thinking about what happens when you stop chasing opportunities and start attracting them by fully embracing who you are.

In this episode of Thinking About, I’m catching up with Rachel Kelly, a Toronto-based floral artist, designer, and community builder who made the leap from running a coworking space to creating stunning floral installations and large-scale art pieces. Rachel’s journey has been anything but linear, but what’s made her business thrive is her deep understanding of magnetism, energy, and trusting her intuition.and in life.

This week, we’re thinking about what it really means to show up as your full, unapologetic self – online, in business, and in life.

This week, we’re thinking about what’s working, what’s shifting, and how I’m easing into a new season after a busy start to the year.

In this solo episode of Thinking About, I’m reflecting on Q1 so far – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. January felt like a creative high, February brought heaviness, and now, stepping into March, I’m finally feeling lighter.

This week, we’re thinking about what balance really means, why it’s okay to not have it all figured out, and how small, intentional choices can create meaningful shifts in your daily life.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly pushing, striving, and checking off the next thing on your to-do list—only to still feel exhausted and unfulfilled—this episode is for you.

This week, I’m joined by Roslyn McLarty, an executive coach and founder of Within, who helps high-achievers create sustainable success without sacrificing their wellbeing. After co-founding and scaling the sports media brand The GIST, Roslyn found herself deep in burnout, battling self-doubt, overwhelm, and exhaustion. Now, she helps others redefine their relationship with work, rest, and personal fulfillment.

In this episode of Thinking About, we’re rethinking fitness, movement, and mindset with Marilynn Roth, a fitness coach who helps women build strength and confidence without extreme diets or punishing workouts.

In this episode of Thinking About, we’re kicking off a new series of casual conversations with friend of the podcast Heather Drudge! Every other month, we’ll be sitting down for an unfiltered coffee chat – just like the FaceTime calls we have on a regular basis. This episode is all about navigating friendships as an adult, managing energy, and making space for both joy and rest in a busy life.

In this episode of Thinking About, we're exploring how to manage energy in ways that support joy, balance and overall wellbeing. This week, we're welcoming back Teri Canestraro, who shares her personal journey of energy management and transformation, offering practical insights and tools to help prevent burnout and cultivate a more intentional, joyful life.

Welcome back to a new year of Thinking About! The new year feels like perfect time to reflect, reset, and dive into a year full of possibility. Whether you’re setting bold goals or easing into the new year with intention, this episode is all about embracing messy action and taking meaningful steps forward.

As we wrap up 2024, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons this year has taught me and what I want to carry forward into 2025. It’s been a year of dichotomies—beauty and difficulty, joy and sadness—and I think there’s something powerful in learning to hold space for both.

In this week’s episode, we are thinking about burnout, creativity, and carving a path in business that feels true to who you are.  We are joined by Emily Varley, Founder and Creative Lead at Stella The Studio, who helps people feel confident in their brand across everything from websites to social media. Emily shares how, despite following a traditional education path, a bold leap into entrepreneurship sparked the creation of her thriving business. She opens up about the emotional struggles she faced, leading her to seek therapy to navigate feelings of burnout—a diagnosis her therapist later confirmed. Emily reveals the impactful changes she’s made to avoid burnout in the future and busts common freelance myths that can perpetuate overwhelm.

In this week’s episode, we are thinking about the fascinating world of mediumship. We sit down with Roz, a UK-trained medium, to explore her journey of connecting with those who have passed. Roz shares how her struggle with grief led her to seek help, ultimately inviting a medium into her life—a moment that changed everything and ignited her curiosity about what lies beyond the physical world.

Today’s episode has us thinking about wellness, our nervous system and the true magic between two women entrepreneurs.  We’re thrilled to sit down with Tanya Kololian and Zoë Paliare, co-founders of trove, Toronto’s newest holistic restorative wellness centre. trove offers a calming escape from the city’s high energy, allowing visitors to stay in the city but feel off the grid.

In this week’s episode, we are thinking about the true power of social media and how to use it to genuinely connect with your community. We’re joined by Katie Campbell, founder of Katie Creative Co., a social media strategist and self-proclaimed social media therapist, who is dedicated to helping people create audience-centric content that fosters meaningful engagement. If you’re someone who’s struggled to make your social media content resonate or wondered how to stay authentic while building a community, this conversation is full of insights you won’t want to miss.

In this week's episode, we are thinking about the world of brand and website design with Emily Foster, the creative mind behind Emily Foster Creative. Emily, a skilled brand and website designer with a creative services-based business, shares her journey from a simple t-shirt design in high school to building a successful career.