Today on the Celebrating Simple Life Podcast, we are continuing our series of CELEBRATING JOY. And what better way to spark joy then by talking about sweets, desserts and the most adorable candy store in Saskatoon. I’m chatting with Ben Quattrini, owner of The Shoppe with locations in Saskatoon, Regina and Online. Ben is innovative and results driven executive, change agent and entrepreneur with extensive experience in marketing, sales, and project management. Originally from St. Catharines, Ontario, he now calls Saskatoon home. I had the joy of touring The Shoppe recently and try out all the goodies that make my sweet tooth SO happy! Tune in as we chat all about how The Shoppe came to be after being tested out as a pop up and get inspired to add creativity and sparks of joy in your business as you listen to Ben’s insight for how to do this. And then, just get yourself over to The Shoppe in person or online and get ready to be AMAZED.
Read moreEpisode 089 - The Art of Taking a Step Back with Kimberly Evans
Today on the first episode of Season 5 of Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m diving into The Art of Taking a Step Back in life and business. These last 18 months have been a doozy and I’m diving in to the major changes I’ve made in my life and the tried, tested and true ways that I’ve taken a step back and gotten UNSTUCK from things in my life that aren’t serving me. We are going deep today, friends and I’m so glad you are here for it all.
Episode 088 - Rebuilding & Dreaming Again with Kimberly Evans
Today on the last episode of Season 4 of Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m talking about finding your flow in life and work and defining what it is that you do. We’ve come through quite a year and its time to rebuild and dream again and know that you are not alone. Tune in as I share about my journey this past year and the ways I’ve recently found clarity in my life and business and why I’m popping a new bottle of prosecco.
Read moreEpisode 087 - How To Share Your Brand with the World with Publicist, Susan Busse
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m chatting with Susan Busse. Sure, it says ‘publicist’ on her business card. But her real passion is being a storyteller. She works with great clients to trumpet their brands to the world. Susan has worked with all manner of musicians, artists, film companies, festivals, and businesses, to great success. Like the time music clients The North Sound were interviewed on CBC’s q with Tom Power, when fine art artist Denyse Klette was interviewed during the pandemic on CBC’s The National, when Belle Plaine covered the front page of Arts & Life in the Edmonton Journal, or when Carrie Catherine was featured as ‘Ms. Chatelaine’ in Chatelaine magazine. Her clients have an impressive list of awards and nominations. The key to Susan’s success is that she really does care about the people she is working with and their projects, becoming an invested partner. You feel that connection when she’s looking you right in the eyes as you’re explaining your next big idea to her. In what can sometimes be a cutthroat world, that ‘look you right in the eyes’ collaboration is as rare gift. In fact, she won the 2017 Western Canadian Music Award for ‘Impact in Music Marketing'. Tune in as we chat all about sharing your brand, reaching for the stars and how anything is possible when you connect with others.
Episode 086 - The Power of Collaboration with Michelle Strawford, Serial Entrepreneur
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m talking with my friend and serial entrepreneur, Michelle Strawford. She not only loves the entrepreneur lifestyle but equally loves the power of collaboration. She is so very passionate about entrepreneurs. Nothing fills me her up more than masterminding, collaborating with and growing along side other entrepreneurs, creating a environment in business to rise together. She is the owner of Bella Chic Canada, What Women Want events, an incredible tourism property in Fernie, BC and most recently joined an exciting tech startup company, Store To Door. Tune in as we catch up on life, discuss the real hardship of this pandemic on entrepreneurs and share exciting ideas and dreams of how collaborating with the people around you holds such great power in business.
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I wanted you to give you a moment to snag a Sweet Treat from Crave Cupcakes. Don’t even get me started on how much I love a sweet treat and when the craving strikes, I head over to Crave Cupcakes. My absolute favorite is the Dirty Blonde flavor. Maybe it’s a throwback to the blonde days of my youth, but that Vanilla cake, baked from their family recipe, swirled with rich chocolate buttercream icing. It’s absolute perfection! And just in time for Father’s Day, from today until June 19, you can get their signature Peanut Butter Marshmallow cupcake filled with butterscotch, topped with peanut butter buttercream, a toasted marshmallow and toffee bits.And, because we want you to Treat Yourself, as a listener of Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, you get an exclusive code to receive 10% off your order of $21 or more on mini cupcakes, original cupcakes, cookies and sandwich cookies with the code CELEBRATING . Click the link in the Show Notes and head over online to cravecupcakes.ca and use the code CELEBRATING or stop by in person at their beautiful store located at 802 Broadway Avenue in Saskatoon and use the code CELEBRATING. Because today is a great day to Celebrate!
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Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast is proud to be a member of the Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by Conexus and Direct West and the Ministry of Highways. It’s summer time, the sun is shining, the music is blasting and most of the time I’m probably driving a bit faster than I should be. If you come across a work zone on the highway, there could be construction or maintenance activities in progress. Make sure you drive carefully and watch for workers or equipment on the road. Nothing is so important, that safety of other humans should ever be compromised. Even if workers aren’t present, you should always slow to 60 in a work zone. That’s because hazards could still exist, like rough road, a sharp drop off the pavement, or loose stones! See the signs. Know the facts. Slow to 60 in work zones. It’s the safe thing to do. This message sponsored by the Government of Saskatchewan.
Read moreEpisode 085 - The Art of Rebuilding Connection with Lisa Webb, Founder of Wine Women Well Being
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m chatting with Lisa Webb is an educator, author, speaker and entrepreneur. Her time as a global citizen living abroad influenced her to build community and help others to do the same. She founded Wine, Women & Well-Being where women can connect through events, books, and wine. In 2022 she's on the lineup for The Manifest Tour, featuring Kaitlyn Bristowe and there are many other exciting announcements coming up in the Wine Women & Well-Being community in the next year. Lisa is determined to connect women, no matter where in the world they are. Tune in as we chat all about what community really means, why it matters and why sometimes a glass of wine and a conversation with friends can be the best pick me up!
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I wanted you to give you a moment to snag a Sweet Treat from Crave Cupcakes. Don’t even get me started on how much I love a sweet treat and when the craving strikes, I head over to Crave Cupcakes. My absolute favorite is the Dirty Blonde flavor. Maybe it’s a throwback to the blonde days of my youth, but that Vanilla cake, baked from their family recipe, swirled with rich chocolate buttercream icing. It’s absolute perfection! And just in time for summer, there June feature is an Orange Creamsicle Cupcake. And, because we want you to Treat Yourself, as a listener of Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, you get an exclusive code to receive 10% off your order of $21 or more on mini cupcakes, original cupcakes, cookies and sandwich cookies with the code CELEBRATING . Click the link in the Show Notes and head over online to cravecupcakes.ca and use the code CELEBRATING or stop by in person at their beautiful store located at 802 Broadway Avenue in Saskatoon and use the code CELEBRATING. Because today is a great day to Celebrate!
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Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast is a proud member of the The Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by SaskEnergy. A few summers ago we were putting in a new fence in our backyard and made sure to contact SaskEnergy first. Always plan ahead. Get a line locate for any digging projects this summer if you are planning to build a new deck or put in a fence. It’s absolutely free to have them come out and it will allow you to Stay safe and save yourself the expense of contacting an underground utility line. Visit ClickBeforeYouDig.com to request your free line locate today.
Read moreEpisode 084 - The Accidental Entrepreneur with Milk Jar Candle Co.
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m talking with Holly Singer, Owner of Milk Jar Candle Co. Milk Jar is a clean-burning coconut soy candle company based in Calgary that launched in 2016. Holly set out to engineer a local, unique candle alternative to the synthetic paraffin wax candles on the modern market. Milk Jar’s passion is in their product but their vision is in their community. Milk Jar is a role model for inclusive employment where one third of their employees have disabilities, and they strive to support families and children with disabilities in by donating $1 from the sale of every product. in their four and a half years, milk jar has donated over $100,000 to local charities. Tune in as we chat all about how making candles for fun to pay for nursing school, led her to being a full time entrepreneur with the ability to give back in bigger ways than she ever dreamed possible.
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Milk Jar Candle Co on Instagram
Join the party by clicking through to Celebrating Simple Life. It would mean the world to me if you would take time to Subscribe , Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts and listen on whatever platform you choose to listen to Podcasts on! Reviews are occasionally selected to be read on the show and the person who submitted the Review will automatically be entered to win a Sweet Treat Grazing Box, just for writing a review! If you enjoy an episode and want to continue the conversation, I would love to see a screenshot of the episode on your Instagram stories and tag Celebrating Simple Life or #celebratingsimplelife or Follow Celebrating Simple Life on Instagram
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Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast is proud to be a member of the Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by Conexus and Direct West and the Ministry of Highways. It’s summer time, the sun is shining, the music is blasting and most of the time I’m probably driving a bit faster than I should be. If you come across a work zone on the highway, there could be construction or maintenance activities in progress. Make sure you drive carefully and watch for workers or equipment on the road. Nothing is so important, that safety of other humans should ever be compromised. Even if workers aren’t present, you should always slow to 60 in a work zone. That’s because hazards could still exist, like rough road, a sharp drop off the pavement, or loose stones! See the signs. Know the facts. Slow to 60 in work zones. It’s the safe thing to do. This message sponsored by the Government of Saskatchewan.
Read moreEpisode 083 - Explore Your Own Backyard with Steph Clovechok, CEO of Tourism Saskatoon
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m chatting with Steph Clovechok. Steph was born and raised in the heart of The Canadian Rockies where she learned the value of connection to community, storytelling and transformative experiences. Her daughters Ava and Shae came to Saskatoon with her in 2017 for Steph to work with Tourism Saskatoon where she is now the CEO. She is now step mother to Lucas and celebrates the beauty and chaos of blending a family with her partner Derek. Steph believes in the power that tourism as a force for good and understanding and thrives in unearthing the storytellers of the destinations in which she works to enable the delivery of authentic experiences. Tune in as we chat all about exploring your own backyard and being a tourist in your city. Plus, get the inside scoop on some really amazing new experiences to try in Saskatoon this summer!
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Stephanie Clovechok on LinkedIn
Tourism Saskatoon on Instagram
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Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast is a proud member of the The Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by Conexus. Does money spark joy in your life or cause you stress? If you said stress, you're not alone. For 42% of Canadians, their biggest stressor comes from money. At Conexus, they care about your financial well-being. Money doesn't have to be stressful and Conexus is here to help. The Conexus #MONEYTALK blog provides expert advice, tips and solutions for all life stages and events. Getting married, buying a house, budgeting, saving - they cover it all and more!And did I mention it's free?
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Read moreEpisode 082 - Lifestyle, Creativity + Connection with Meredith Deane
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m talking with Meredith, mom of 4 kiddos, teacher, content creator and host of the popular blog Meredith Deanne Lifestyle. She loves DIY projects and anything connected to home design. Her most recent project is working together with her best friend on creating Melrose Place YXE. They have restored a charming character home turned boutique rental suite right here in the heart of Saskatoon. She’s also a heart warrior living with CHD, doing her part to raise awareness for this cause by sharing her incredible story. Tune is as we chat all about the art of blogging, creating a life filled with the things you love, sharing the good, bad and hard parts of our stories and how living your best life is easier than you might think.
Jump over to Instagram and stay connected and tag @celebratingsimplelife on your Instagram stories when you share your favorite parts of this episode.
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The Well by Obaahima is an intentional slow living journal magazine for everyone learning to slow down, hoping to connect, grow, find joy, peace, and be fulfilled. It is not a consuming magazine but a re-useful, resourceful magazine. The purpose of this journal style magazine is to guide you in living a simplified and joyful lifestyle no matter the season you find yourself in. It contains Scripture verse study prompts, recipes, lifestyle tips, journaling prompts, and a scrapbook session. Each issue of the journal can be revisited again and again as each you seek to slow down. You will find words of encouragement and be able to savor the changing seasons in your life. Listen to the nudges as you are led to grow in abounding joy and peace in your life. And for a limited time you can pre-order and receive 2 magazines for the price of 1 so that you can encourage a friend! For only $30 you receive 2!! Peak your curiosity and give this incredible magazine a chance today.
PROUD MEMBER OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PODCAST NETWORK SPONSORED BY - CONEXUS AND BROUGHT TO YOU THIS WEEK BY DIRECTWEST
Celebrating Simple Life is proud to be a member of the Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by Directwest. Is marketing getting in the way of running your business? Things like updating your Google listing, thinking of a headline for a billboard, or making sure your website is in good shape? That’s where Directwest comes in. You can get local, expert marketing help for your business at Directwest.com.
Episode 081 - Revitalizing Culture Through Business with Christine Marie of Awasis Boutique
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m talking with Christine Marie, Owner of Awāsis Boutique, an online children’s boutique. As a Filipino/Indigenous Mom of two, she launched Awāsis Boutique, which means child in Cree, as the first Indigenous inspired baby and kids fashion shop in Western Canada. After seeing a gap of Indigenous inspired clothing for babies/kids on the market in Canada, she set out to fill this gap. To not only provide little ones with fashion pieces that connect them with their language and culture, but to also educate others about the Indigenous culture.
With no formal business training, she has worked hard to grow her business from the ground up. She was a CBC Top 40 under 40 finalist in 2019 and now a selection of her products are made with authentic, Indigenous themed fabric prints, that she has designed herself. You can find her goods online and in the Wanuskewin Gift Shops, Ready Set Baby, Groovy Mama Shop + more.
Join us as we chat all about how being an Indigenous inspired business, means so much more to her than just a business. She’s setting out to do her part at revitalizing the Indigenous language, intentional education about the culture, giving back to organizations that support babies and families and act on the calls of reconciliation by engaging in relationships and business partnerships with non Indigenous people. This is such an incredible conversation, so tune in!
Jump over to Instagram and stay connected and tag @celebratingsimplelife on your Instagram stories when you share your favorite parts of this episode.
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The Well by Obaahima is an intentional slow living journal magazine for everyone learning to slow down, hoping to connect, grow, find joy, peace, and be fulfilled. It is not a consuming magazine but a re-useful, resourceful magazine. The purpose of this journal style magazine is to guide you in living a simplified and joyful lifestyle no matter the season you find yourself in. It contains Scripture verse study prompts, recipes, lifestyle tips, journaling prompts, and a scrapbook session. Each issue of the journal can be revisited again and again as each you seek to slow down. You will find words of encouragement and be able to savor the changing seasons in your life. Listen to the nudges as you are led to grow in abounding joy and peace in your life. And for a limited time you can pre-order and receive 2 magazines for the price of 1 so that you can encourage a friend! For only $30 you receive 2!! Peak your curiosity and give this incredible magazine a chance today.
PROUD MEMBER OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PODCAST NETWORK SPONSORED BY - CONEXUS
Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast is a proud member of the The Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by Conexus. Does money spark joy in your life or cause you stress? If you said stress, you're not alone. For 42% of Canadians, their biggest stressor comes from money. At Conexus, they care about your financial well-being. Money doesn't have to be stressful and Conexus is here to help. The Conexus #MONEYTALK blog provides expert advice, tips and solutions for all life stages and events. Getting married, buying a house, budgeting, saving - they cover it all and more!And did I mention it's free?
Check it out today at conexusmoneytalk.ca and start feeling confident - and stress free - about your money.
Read moreEpisode 080 - Creating Space for Yourself with Tammy Zdunich - Part 2
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, it’s Part Two of my chat with Tammy Zdunich, co-founder of The Well Collaborative, Inner Illume Creative Retreats and Master photographer for over 20 years. In 2018, Tammy’s lifelong vision came to fruition when she opened The Well Collaborative, a membership based community advancing women through connection and growth. She currently leads workshops, mentors women, facilitates events and manages a staff. Tammy is passionate about creating space for women to 'do it their way', she is fiercely stubborn when it comes to women's agency. Tune in to Part 1 as we chat all about amplifying women’s voices and learning to create space and share your story.
Jump over to Instagram and stay connected and tag @celebratingsimplelife on your Instagram stories when you share your favorite parts of this episode.
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The Well Collaborative on Instagram
Join the party by clicking through to Celebrating Simple Life. It would mean the world to me if you would take time to Subscribe , Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts and listen on whatever platform you choose to listen to Podcasts on! Reviews are occasionally selected to be read on the show and the person who submitted the Review will automatically be entered to win a Sweet Treat Grazing Box, just for writing a review! If you enjoy an episode and want to continue the conversation, I would love to see a screenshot of the episode on your Instagram stories and tag Celebrating Simple Life or #celebratingsimplelife or Follow Celebrating Simple Life on Instagram
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The Well by Obaahima is an intentional slow living journal magazine for everyone learning to slow down, hoping to connect, grow, find joy, peace, and be fulfilled. It is not a consuming magazine but a re-useful, resourceful magazine. The purpose of this journal style magazine is to guide you in living a simplified and joyful lifestyle no matter the season you find yourself in. It contains Scripture verse study prompts, recipes, lifestyle tips, journaling prompts, and a scrapbook session. Each issue of the journal can be revisited again and again as each you seek to slow down. You will find words of encouragement and be able to savor the changing seasons in your life. Listen to the nudges as you are led to grow in abounding joy and peace in your life. And for a limited time you can pre-order and receive 2 magazines for the price of 1 so that you can encourage a friend! For only $30 you receive 2!! Peak your curiosity and give this incredible magazine a chance today.
PROUD MEMBER OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PODCAST NETWORK SPONSORED BY - CONEXUS AND BROUGHT TO YOU THIS WEEK BY DIRECTWEST
Celebrating Simple Life is proud to be a member of the Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by Directwest. Is marketing getting in the way of running your business? Things like updating your Google listing, thinking of a headline for a billboard, or making sure your website is in good shape? That’s where Directwest comes in. You can get local, expert marketing help for your business at Directwest.com.
Episode 079 - Creating Space for Yourself with Tammy Zdunich - Part 1
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m talking with my friend Tammy Zdunich, co-founder of The Well Collaborative, Inner Illume Creative Retreats and Master photographer for over 20 years. In 2018, Tammy’s lifelong vision came to fruition when she opened The Well Collaborative, a membership based community advancing women through connection and growth. She currently leads workshops, mentors women, facilitates events and manages a staff. Tammy is passionate about creating space for women to 'do it their way', she is fiercely stubborn when it comes to women's agency. Tune in to Part 1 as we chat all about amplifying women’s voices and learning to create space and share your story.
Jump over to Instagram and stay connected and tag @celebratingsimplelife on your Instagram stories when you share your favorite parts of this episode.
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The Well Collaborative on Instagram
Join the party by clicking through to Celebrating Simple Life. It would mean the world to me if you would take time to Subscribe , Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts and listen on whatever platform you choose to listen to Podcasts on! Reviews are occasionally selected to be read on the show and the person who submitted the Review will automatically be entered to win a Sweet Treat Grazing Box, just for writing a review! If you enjoy an episode and want to continue the conversation, I would love to see a screenshot of the episode on your Instagram stories and tag Celebrating Simple Life or #celebratingsimplelife or Follow Celebrating Simple Life on Instagram
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The Well by Obaahima is an intentional slow living journal magazine for everyone learning to slow down, hoping to connect, grow, find joy, peace, and be fulfilled. It is not a consuming magazine but a re-useful, resourceful magazine. The purpose of this journal style magazine is to guide you in living a simplified and joyful lifestyle no matter the season you find yourself in. It contains Scripture verse study prompts, recipes, lifestyle tips, journaling prompts, and a scrapbook session. Each issue of the journal can be revisited again and again as each you seek to slow down. You will find words of encouragement and be able to savor the changing seasons in your life. Listen to the nudges as you are led to grow in abounding joy and peace in your life. And for a limited time you can pre-order and receive 2 magazines for the price of 1 so that you can encourage a friend! For only $30 you receive 2!! Peak your curiosity and give this incredible magazine a chance today.
PROUD MEMBER OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PODCAST NETWORK SPONSORED BY - CONEXUS
Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast is a proud member of the The Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by Conexus. Does money spark joy in your life or cause you stress? If you said stress, you're not alone. For 42% of Canadians, their biggest stressor comes from money. At Conexus, they care about your financial well-being. Money doesn't have to be stressful and Conexus is here to help. The Conexus #MONEYTALK blog provides expert advice, tips and solutions for all life stages and events. Getting married, buying a house, budgeting, saving - they cover it all and more!And did I mention it's free?
Check it out today at conexusmoneytalk.ca and start feeling confident - and stress free - about your money.
Read moreEpisode 078 - Building Your Online Community with Charmaine Jennings of Strategic Charm Boutique
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m chatting with Charmaine Jennings, owner of Strategic Charm Boutique. Charmaine is an Instagram guru where she helps women in business share their brand story and connect with dream clients and customers online. She works hard to help women find their voice and define their message so they can confidently communicate their passion for their industry, the work they do, and the value of their offers. She also teaches digital marketing at The University of Winnipeg and enjoys helping students develop skills they can use to succeed in their careers or in business. Tune in as we chat all about showing up as YOURSELF, muting the noise that is going on all around us and living a life of true fulfillment. Get ready for some laughs, because this is a FUN episode!
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Strategic Charm Boutique on Instagram
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Read moreEpisode 077 - Courageously Blazing New Trails in Business with Lisa McNab of Canbaba
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m talking with Lisa McNab, CEO and co-founder of Canbaba. Canada's first bulk wholesaling and drop shipping marketplace. Lisa has spent over a decade learning about and working in online product sales on Amazon, Shopify, social media networks and many more. She's one of the few people in the whole province of Saskatchewan that is a dedicated Amazon merchant and wholesaling ecommerce specialist. She's looking forward to revolutionizing businesses all over the world with Canbaba’s unlimited digital marketplace and leveraging tools. Currently, Canada’s wholesaling supply chain system has not had a technological advancement since the 90’s. Her goal is to modernize and bring that system into 2021 through easy to use and affordable technology to unlock Canada’s manufacturing sector through ecommerce and to make it more efficient for national and international business buyers to buy Canadian products - which will ultimately keep more businesses open, more jobs here and help our communities. Tune in as we chat all about e-commerce and how to have courage when blazing new trails in life and business.
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Remember the fun candies of the 80’s - Fun Dip, Garbage Pail Kids and Bottlecaps? If you are on the look out for a creative way to cheer up a friend, show your significant other, bestie, co-workers and special people in your life that you care! I've curated an adorable, delicious and unique Retro Sweet Treat Grazing Box. A beautiful, delectable Candy Grazing Box can be shipped right to your door or as a surprise to a friends doorstep to really make their day. Doorstep Delivery available in Saskatoon Shipping Available across Canada. And, because we could all use more JOY right now, as a listener of Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, you get an exclusive code to receive 15% off with the code CELEBRATE 15 You can click right from home at celebratingsimplelife.com and use the code CELEBRATE15
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Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast is a proud member of the The Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by Conexus. Does money spark joy in your life or cause you stress? If you said stress, you're not alone. For 42% of Canadians, their biggest stressor comes from money. At Conexus, they care about your financial well-being. Money doesn't have to be stressful and Conexus is here to help. The Conexus #MONEYTALK blog provides expert advice, tips and solutions for all life stages and events. Getting married, buying a house, budgeting, saving - they cover it all and more!And did I mention it's free?
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Read moreEpisode 076 - Whimsical, Sustainable + Slow Fashion with Amy Voloshin of Printfresh
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m chatting with Amy Voloshin. After 14 years of designing prints for the fashion industry she started Printfresh Studio, Amy took the leap to creating her own lifestyle collection. Printfresh is a collection of sleepwear, stationery, and gift products aligned with Amy’s creative vision. Inspired by plants, animals, home decor, and a penchant for the 1970’s hippie and surf culture - their collections are a reflection of those loves and passions. Amy is an alumnus of the Rhode Island School of Design with degree in Textiles. She lives on a vineyard with her husband (and business partner), their two children, and their rescue pup Meemo. These Printfresh pajamas are absolutely incredible….is it appropriate to wear them to work?! Tune is as we chat all about growing and learning in life and business and how slowing down is all a part of the process.
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Remember the fun candies of the 80’s - Fun Dip, Garbage Pail Kids and Bottlecaps? If you are on the look out for a creative way to cheer up a friend, show your significant other, bestie, co-workers and special people in your life that you care! I've curated an adorable, delicious and unique Retro Sweet Treat Grazing Box. A beautiful, delectable Candy Grazing Box can be shipped right to your door or as a surprise to a friends doorstep to really make their day. Doorstep Delivery available in Saskatoon Shipping Available across Canada. And, because we could all use more JOY right now, as a listener of Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, you get an exclusive code to receive 15% off with the code CELEBRATE 15 You can click right from home at celebratingsimplelife.com and use the code CELEBRATE15
Because today is a great day to Celebrate!
CODE: CELEBRATE15
PROUD MEMBER OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PODCAST NETWORK SPONSORED BY:
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Celebrating Simple Life is proud to be a member of the Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by Directwest. Is marketing getting in the way of running your business? Things like updating your Google listing, thinking of a headline for a billboard, or making sure your website is in good shape? That’s where Directwest comes in. You can get local, expert marketing help for your business at Directwest.com.
Read moreEpisode 075 - Speaking Your Truth with Amanda Perrot
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m talking with Amanda Perrot. Amanda is a speaker, entrepreneur, coach and founder of the Grounded Goodness, a women’s empowerment platform. Amanda shows women how to listen to their voices, access their innate wisdom, and step into leadership in all areas of their lives. Having journeyed from a career in corporate to entrepreneurship, Amanda is passionate about activating women’s success because she had to learn how to move from victim to victor in her own life. Beloved by her clients and audience members for her soulful questions, deep listening, and genuine championship of other women, Amanda knows how to meet women exactly where they are and shows them how to shed their fear of being “too much” (or not enough!). The bestselling author of “47 Days: A Journey Back Home,” Amanda writes regularly in the areas of self-development, leadership, and speaking. Tune in as we chat all about speaking your truth and showing up, just as you are.
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Grounded Goodness
47 Days: A Journey Back Home
Join the party by clicking through to Celebrating Simple Life. It would mean the world to me if you would take time to Subscribe , Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts and listen on whatever platform you choose to listen to Podcasts on! Reviews are occasionally selected to be read on the show and the person who submitted the Review will automatically be entered to win a Sweet Treat Grazing Box, just for writing a review! If you enjoy an episode and want to continue the conversation, I would love to see a screenshot of the episode on your Instagram stories and tag Celebrating Simple Life or #celebratingsimplelife or Follow Celebrating Simple Life on Instagram
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Just like you, I value my health and am so grateful for the team at Holistic Physiotherapy & Wellness here in Saskatoon. Not only do they have an incredible clinic but also offer Tele Health Virtual Appointment options for anyone across Saskatchewan. I have had Virtual Physio and Naturopathic appointments in the last few months that have been game changers for me, all from the comfort of my own home. And right now they are offering 10% off ANY Pilates package & subscription in person and online with unlimited use from January - March 30th, 2021. And, as a listener of Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, you can receive $10 off ANY of their Core Health Services in-person or tele-health for Naturopathic Medicine, Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Pelvic Floor Physio, Massage or Yoga Therapy. Book Online today at holisticphysiowellness.ca and use the code CELEBRATE10 or call the clinic at 306.373.0060 because this is your year to take care of you & feel your best!
PROUD MEMBER OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PODCAST NETWORK SPONSORED BY - CONEXUS
Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast is a proud member of the The Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by Conexus. Does money spark joy in your life or cause you stress? If you said stress, you're not alone. For 42% of Canadians, their biggest stressor comes from money. At Conexus, they care about your financial well-being. Money doesn't have to be stressful and Conexus is here to help. The Conexus #MONEYTALK blog provides expert advice, tips and solutions for all life stages and events. Getting married, buying a house, budgeting, saving - they cover it all and more!And did I mention it's free?
Check it out today at conexusmoneytalk.ca and start feeling confident - and stress free - about your money.
Read moreEpisode 074 - How To Stop Reacting Emotionally To Triggers
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m talking all about how to stop reacting emotionally to triggers. I can speak from so much life experience of over reacting before knowing the full story in certain situations. I have been on a mission with so much personal development in the past few years from therapy, online classes, reading books and most recently, have spent the last 9 weeks in an intensive ADHD in Marriage Workshop with my husband. This topic has been front and center in so many conversations that have come up with friends, colleagues and business owners in the past few weeks, that I knew we needed to chat about this today, so tune in.
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The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner
Join the party by clicking through to Celebrating Simple Life. It would mean the world to me if you would take time to Subscribe , Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts and listen on whatever platform you choose to listen to Podcasts on! Reviews are occasionally selected to be read on the show and the person who submitted the Review will automatically be entered to win a Sweet Treat Grazing Box, just for writing a review! If you enjoy an episode and want to continue the conversation, I would love to see a screenshot of the episode on your Instagram stories and tag Celebrating Simple Life or #celebratingsimplelife or Follow Celebrating Simple Life on Instagram
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Just like you, I value my health and am so grateful for the team at Holistic Physiotherapy & Wellness here in Saskatoon. Not only do they have an incredible clinic but also offer Tele Health Virtual Appointment options for anyone across Saskatchewan. I have had Virtual Physio and Naturopathic appointments in the last few months that have been game changers for me, all from the comfort of my own home. And right now they are offering 10% off ANY Pilates package & subscription in person and online with unlimited use from January - March 30th, 2021. And, as a listener of Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, you can receive $10 off ANY of their Core Health Services in-person or tele-health for Naturopathic Medicine, Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Pelvic Floor Physio, Massage or Yoga Therapy. Book Online today at holisticphysiowellness.ca and use the code CELEBRATE10 or call the clinic at 306.373.0060 because this is your year to take care of you & feel your best!
PROUD MEMBER OF THE SASKATCHEWAN PODCAST NETWORK SPONSORED BY:
DIRECTWEST
Celebrating Simple Life is proud to be a member of the Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by Directwest. Is marketing getting in the way of running your business? Things like updating your Google listing, thinking of a headline for a billboard, or making sure your website is in good shape? That’s where Directwest comes in. You can get local, expert marketing help for your business at Directwest.com.
Read moreEpisode 073 - The Evolution of Beauty with Caitlyn Dixon
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m chatting with Caitlyn Dixon. Caitlyn has been a makeup artist for a decade. She began her journey gaining professional training at Blanche MacDonald Centre in Vancouver, BC. where she learned everything from beauty to special fx and bridal style makeup. Shortly after graduation Caitlyn competed in a makeup competition in Toronto, Ontario at IMATS (international makeup artist tradeshow) where she created a beauty/fantasy character. Caitlyn gained experience working for MAC Cosmetics and then worked as an assistant to an experienced artist where she was exposed to opportunities doing makeup for jewelry companies, commercials, and fashion shows. In 2015, Caitlyn entered a competition through L’Oreal Paris where she competed in a live competition in Toronto, Ontario at the Shangri La Hotel. Caitlyn finished in 1st place which meant that she was lucky enough to compete in France against 10 other countries. Eva Longoria was the host of the competition which was held at the Cannes Film Festival. It was an experience Caitlyn will never forget. She placed in the top 3 and remains grateful for an experience. Since then, Caitlyn has worked at many events and different types of commercials, shoots and films. She was an official beauty team member at Toronto International Film Festival and the head makeup artist at Whistler Film Festival. Caitlyn gained experience working for Make Up For Ever and Too Faced Cosmetics. She has the opportunity to do makeup for big names like Jason Sudeikis, Soo Joo Park, Jon Pardi, Ali Gatie, Arlene Dickinson and more. Tune is as we chat all about growing and learning in life and business and how evolving is all a part of the process.
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Just like you, I value my health and am so grateful for the team at Holistic Physiotherapy & Wellness here in Saskatoon. Not only do they have an incredible clinic but also offer Tele Health Virtual Appointment options for anyone across Saskatchewan. I have had Virtual Physio and Naturopathic appointments in the last few months that have been game changers for me, all from the comfort of my own home. And right now they are offering 10% off ANY Pilates package & subscription in person and online with unlimited use from January - March 30th, 2021. And, as a listener of Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, you can receive $10 off ANY of their Core Health Services in-person or tele-health for Naturopathic Medicine, Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Pelvic Floor Physio, Massage or Yoga Therapy. Book Online today at holisticphysiowellness.ca and use the code CELEBRATE10 or call the clinic at 306.373.0060 because this is your year to take care of you & feel your best!
Join the party by clicking through to Celebrating Simple Life. It would mean the world to me if you would take time to Subscribe , Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts and listen on whatever platform you choose to listen to Podcasts on! Reviews are occasionally selected to be read on the show and the person who submitted the Review will automatically be entered to win a Sweet Treat Grazing Box, just for writing a review! If you enjoy an episode and want to continue the conversation, I would love to see a screenshot of the episode on your Instagram stories and tag Celebrating Simple Life or #celebratingsimplelife
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Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast is a proud member of the The Saskatchewan Podcast Network which is supported by the MINISTRY OF HIGHWAYS. You know me and Winter is not my favorite season, but I’m so grateful for our highway workers who operate our snow plows to keep our highways as safe as they can be, despite our awful winter weather. Did you know that Snow Plows pull over every 10-15 kms for you to pass safely. This means, that even if you are as impatient as I can, you know that you giving the snow plow some space in order to pass safely, can keep everyone safe on the roads. When passing, treat snow plows the same way you would an emergency vehicle. If a plow is pulled over and has lights flashing, slow to 60 and pass with caution. Always check the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline before travelling.
Take your time, be patient and safe. Visit saskatchewan.ca/snowzone for more information.
Read moreEpisode 072 - Finding Your Sparkle with Disney Fine Art Artist, Denyse Klette
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m chatting with Artist, Denyse Klette. Denyse’s earliest memory of creating was when she was four and she spent hours copying the drawings out of her sister's 'How To Draw' book, which serendipitously was written by a Disney artist. By the age of 8 she informed her parents that she wanted to quit school to become a full time artist. When that was discouraged, by Grade 5 she was selling her line drawings to buy treats and by the age of 16 she had her first cartoon strip published in two local newspapers. 45 years later she has still never wavered in this career choice. With a background in murals, children’s portraits and eventually co-creating the Belly Button Buddies series, she very quickly became known as the artist who could capture joy in children. Through the diagnosis of her mom’s cancer and an unfortunate thumb accident, Denyse was reminded of the fragility of life and took a break from painting during this time. On her return, with a fresh perspective she created two heartfelt collections to capture life’s simple and beautiful moments. Continuing to work hard, putting herself out there and showing up even when it was hard, in 2019 her magical dream came true, when she was signed as the very first Canadian to be a Disney Fine Art artist with Collectors Edition. Tune in to hear her inspiring story of perseverance, finding your sparkle and what creating as a Disney Fine Art Artist looks like.
Read moreEpisode 071 - Recovering Your Identity with Jennifer McCowan of Hope Hair Recovery
Today on Celebrating Simple Life the Podcast, I’m chatting with Jennifer McCowan WTS Certified Trichologist and Owner of Hope Hair Recovery. Jennifer has been helping people feel good about themselves as a hair stylist for the past 23 years. After experiencing tragic loss in 2010, shortly after giving birth to her second child, she experienced first hand how stress manifests itself in the body. She found suspicious lumps in each of her breasts along with 2 heart issues which then led to a significant amount of hair loss. After being told by her Dermatologist to "brace for impact, you're going to be bald by the time you're 60, she couldn't believe what was happening to her. After shopping for wigs, taking down mirrors in her house and beginning to avoid making any eye contact with anyone, she knew she had to find another way. She was driven by the simple fact that for a woman, losing her hair is like losing her identity, and she was determined to never let another woman feel like she did at that time. And so, her hair loss journey began. Tune in as we chat all about the Art of Trichology, how she connects with every client she’s has from as young as age 6 to everyone in between and how each of their life stories inspires her to continue on educating and inspiring everyone around them to never take no for answer and to never give up. Jump on over to Celebrating Simple Life on Instagram to stay connected and tag celebrating simple life on your Instagram stories when you share your favorite parts of this episode.
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