It's just me and you this week! Feels like a good time to check in with what I've been listening to, reading and loving lately. If you're looking for your new favourite book, podcast or show – I've got you covered.

Today we're thinking about some of my favourite topics – marketing, brand building that's unique to you, AND finding/building community. We're joined by Ruha Ratnam – a brand strategist and founder of The Designist Studio. She helps business coaches and consultants discover how to show up online with confidence through her Brand Blueprint, and designs brands and websites that align with their goals, priorities, and unique brand magic.

Today we're thinking about mindfulness and meditation – and how early practice is influencing the lives of the next generation. Natalie Von Teichman, is the founder of MIINDFULLY, a brand responsible for creating the very first meditation stuffie for kids that offers a full sensory experience.

Today we're thinking about how habits can empower you to live your fullest life – for both you and the people around you with Valerie Lavigne. Valerie is a Health Coach specializing in Healthy Habits. She helps women who are making an impact prioritize their health and wellness, without adding to their already busy schedule, so that they can feel great in their body and show up powerfully for the people depending on them.

Today, we're thinking about social media with Kat from Social Kat Media. In the episode, you’ll hear about how Kat got into social media, how to protect your boundaries with social media, Kat's best advice for how to show up on social media, tips for planning and managing social that helps people take action, testing with your content, what you can gain from analytics and so much more.

We're back with another solo episode! This chat, from a few weeks ago, shares five tips I turn to when trying to find myself when I'm overwhelmed or not feeling at my best.

Today we’re thinking about the power of our voices and using them. Sara Giita Flores understands the power of voice, because after experiences with sexual assault – she had to find her way back to what she calls embodying her self-expression.

Today, we're thinking about all things blogging! With over 14 years of combined blogging experience, Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper are passionate about helping women create the blogs they desire to build a business that allows them to live the life they desire. They started Spark Media Concepts to help women use their stories, passion, expertise, and perspectives to share content that adds value to others via their blog.

Today, we're thinking about empowering women to live their well-thiest life with Huda Alvi. Huda is a real estate agent & self taught investor. Going from broke and unemployed to owning five properties in less than 12 months, Huda shares her journey of perseverance through her social media presence.

Today, it's just me and you! We have officially made it to ONE YEAR of the Thinking About Podcast. Listen in as I share five lessons that I've learned from starting my podcast. 

Today, we're thinking about tax season and all things accounting with Martina Morton of GrowCPA. GrowCPA is a digital accounting firm that was founded with a BIG mission: to empower Canadian business owners with the financial knowledge they need to build a wildly successful business and lasting financial legacy.

In true Thinking About fashion, we're thinking about A LOT this week – from pressing flowers to running a business to mental health and more. We’re joined by Devon Elcomb-Anzit. Devon is the owner of Pressed In Time a beautiful flower preservation business in Niagara, Ontario, Canada. 

Today, we're thinking about the strategy behind reaching your business goals and making networking less awkward with Hannah Schwartz. Hannah is your Business Strategist. She is dedicated to helping clients achieve success and works with entrepreneurs to integrate strategy into their business to level up or pivot.

Today, we're thinking about all things freelancing with Jasmine Williams. Jasmine Williams is an award-winning writer, content marketing expert, and the founder of Jasmine Williams Media, a boutique content marketing consultancy serving a global roster of industry-leading companies and visionaries.

Today, we're thinking about the journey of self-publishing your first novel and following your dreams with Elizabeth Monier-Williams. Elizabeth has over 20 years of experience marketing products, companies and ideas within Toronto’s technology and research sectors.

Today, we're thinking about our creative side and how experimenting with it led Maggie Devereux to launching her own photography business. Maggie is an award winning documentary style photographer and storyteller known for truly seeing her subjects and capturing the beautiful moments of life in between.

Today, we're thinking all about our finances with Tara Murphy. She is a Senior Associate at a Bay Street Investment Bank, a Money Coach and Airbnb Extraordinaire. She has an immense passion for travel and spends half the year in Mexico working remotely, where she truly is living the dream.

Today, we're thinking about the overarching theme of the importance of tuning into you with Linh Phan. Linh is the founder of Bona Fide Life Coaching and a body acceptance and intuitive eating coach.

Today we’re thinking about our inner critic and living life in alignment with Gloria Eid. Gloria helps leaders of all kinds embody their innate creativity and become who they need to be to carry out their unique role on the planet.

Today we’re thinking about the new year – not having to be a new you but still setting intentions and reflections heading into 2023 with our first-ever returning guest, Coach G! Gillian Macgregor-Spur helps people at any level of fitness to achieve their running goals while having fun, building belief in themselves and take the stress off their shoulders. She was inspired to begin running.