Lemon Water

I chat through some moments from this year that I can reflect on and be proud of. Also answering some of your questions

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Based in New York, Lulu Ge is the Founder and CEO of Elix Healing, the first menstrual wellness brand to deliver personalized herbal treatments for hormonal health by combining Chinese medicine with clinical research on an algorithmic platform. On today's episode Lulu and Michelle discuss what lead Lulu to create the brand, what makes Cycle Balance so special and unique, the importance of women's health not being a one-size fit all approach, and ways she is currently staying balanced during this time of year. 

You can follow Lulu online over at @luluge, and get educated on all things Elix Healing @elixhealing

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Today we sit down with Dianna Cohen, who is the founder and brilliant mind behind Crown Affair a haircare brand that takes on the "less is more" approach. In this episode we discuss what Dianna has been leaning into this summer as well as a deep dive into her career trajectory. Michelle and Dianna spend time chatting about her time as a marketing consultant and, the importance of cultivating lasting relationships with those you're working with. They then spend time focusing on Dianna's love for all things haircare, and how the journey has been from planting the seed to fully executing the brand. 

You can follow Dianna online over at @diannacohen and catch up on all things Crown Affair @crownaffair

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It's time to eat your damn veggies, and enjoy them too. Today we are joined by Matthew Ravenscroft, the executive chef and culinary director of Toronto based restaurant GIA. On today's episode Michelle and Matthew discuss how he and why he adopted a plant based diet, why he aims to make all his food approachable, easy ways to incorporate a plant based diet into your life, the importance of community when it comes to food justice, and how hes currently adjusting and navigating being a new dad.

You can follow Matthew on IG over at @thedirtyraven

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On today's episode Michelle is joined by Philadelphia based Asia Grant who is  the co-founders and creative directors of REDOUX. The conversation surrounds Asia's journey from the very corporate finance world to where she is today, the two discuss her creative process, the importance of goal setting and how she implements it, challenges that come with running your own business and how she goes about dealing with everyday anxiety. 

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On today's episode Michelle sits down with Julie Krize, an Osteopath based in Toronto. This conversation covers more about what Osteopathy is, Julies journey in becoming an Osteopath, Michelle also shares her experience over the past few months, and they talk about the power of breath and free diving. 

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On today's episode Michelle catches up with close friend Sydney Gore, an Editor, Writer and Journalist based in NYC. In this episode Sydney shares her story of how she got into writing, all the ups and downs that she experienced throughout her career. Sydney deep dives into her experience with burnout, freelancing during the pandemic, her new role at Architectural Digest, and learning how to listen to your body. 

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You can keep up with Sydneys work over at @cozy.spice and @spoiledg00ds

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Gut-Friendly Gastronomy. Michelle catches up with Rae Drake and Cole Pearsall who are the co-founders of Acid League, a Toronto based brand that makes flavor-tripping vinegars, drinks, sauces, and condiments to energize your cooking. On today's episode the two co-founders deep dive into the history of how the brand was created and founded, the story behind the creative direction and it's importance of their brand storytelling, how their unique vinegar formulations come to life and they chat more on some exciting products coming down the pipeline. 

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To learn more about Acid League follow them at @acidleague 

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Michelle catches up with Tessa Forrest the creator of Subliming and a designer based in New York. On today’s episode Tessa discusses and shares how she got her start in the design world, her reason for creating her inspiring online design account Subliming, dealing with the constant pressure to always be creating and putting out new work, and how she has been dealing with both her mental and physical health.

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You can find Tessa over at @subliming.jpg and @tessaforrest

Michelle sits down with Michelle Kuhnreich, who is the creator of the A.S.S Class and also known as @bootybymich on social. In this episode Michelle shares how she has been adjusting to the move from Vancouver to Toronto, a deep dive into how she began her career in fitness + movement and the importance of showing up for yourself every single day as a form of self love.

Today's episode is very special as Michelle is sitting down with Luanne Ronquillo who is the founder of Toronto's favorite ice cream brand Ruru Baked and her partner Sandro Petrillo who is the founder of the beautiful brand SSSOAPS. They discuss how they both got started doing what they're currently working on. Luanne shares how managing a team during the pandemic has been, along with how the teams creative process works. Sandro goes in depth with sharing his process on slowing down and working with intention. We also go into setting boundaries while working with close partners and how they were able to manage that, as always Luanne and Sandro share some of their favorite rituals of the moment. 

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Michelle sits down with Liz Tran, the founder and coach of Reset a coaching company built for the ever-changing world of work. Combining her experience in tech and her passion for personal growth, Liz created Reset — a coaching company for modern CEOs who understand that exceptional leadership starts from within. On today's episode Liz dives deep and shares how she got into the coaching world, the importance of setting personal boundaries, some tips the help navigate during a time where humans are so hard on themselves, and much more.

You can follow Reset at @ResetNYC for more tips and tools for a good life.

On our final episode in our Earth Month series special powered by Seedlip, we are sitting down with the founder and creator of Rainbo, a sustainably cultivated medicinal mushroom brand based out of Toronto, Canada. Tonya Papanikolov shares her story of why she fell in love with the fungi world. In today's episode we deep dive into the incredible world of medicinal mushrooms and importance fungi has to our planet, ecosystem, and bodies. Additionally, Tonya goes through Rainbo's current offerings and provides us with information on each tincture. 

For our second episode in our Earth Month series special Michelle is joined by Tara Thomas. Tara is a New York based Chef, Consultant, Urban Farmer and one of the co-founders of Breaking Bread NYC. On today's episode Tara shares with us her story of how she got start in Portland working in the food industry which later lead her to where she is currently based in New York. Tara shares what shes been up to this past year and why community farms and gardens are now more important than ever. 

To learn more and support Breaking Bread NYC follow them on IG @breakingbread.nyc

Starting off our Earth Month series special Earthlings with our close friend Ashley Lennon who is the co-founder of California based lifestyle brand Museum of Peace and Quiet. On today's episode Ashley shares more about the importance nature had on her healing journey in addition to how she is able to draw inspiration by exploring the outdoors. Ashley also shares with Michelle some of her daily rituals and routines that have helped her feel centered over the past year. This is our first episode in our three part series for Earth Month powered by our friends over at Seedlip, we hope you enjoy :) 

In an industry that’s left us wanting more, Schmidt's Naturals is committed to raising the bar and setting new standards for natural products. Michelle sits down with Portland based Jamie Schmidt of Schmidt's Naturals, in this episode Jamie shares her story on how she was able to take her business from her in-home kitchen to the shelves of giant retailers like Target and Walmart making natural products more accessible to the masses.

Today, All star power woman and founder and creator of WIPP, Bianca Harris, joins us for an exciting conversation regarding general wellness. Bianca is the creator of WIPP, Women Inspiring Passion and Purpose, a self-described ‘empowerment company’ that focuses on large scale events, from meditation retreats to branding workshops, as well as online content creation.

In this freestyle episode, we will discuss how Bianca got started, a bit about mental health and our generation's obsession with screens, and her favourite self-care rituals. Join us as we chase new conversations and points of view in today’s episode.

You’ve probably noticed that the health and wellness lifestyle has been exploding in Toronto, but many businesses can be intimidating for beginners. Hanah James, one of the three co-founders of Greenhouse, is here to put the elitist myth surrounding health and wellness brands to bed.

Greenhouse was the brainchild of three childhood friends who wanted to bring cold pressed juice to a wide audience while remaining sustainable and accessible. Since their launch in January 2014 they have expanded to multiple locations and are constantly creating new and exciting plant based products for their customers.

This judgement free zone wants to help you slip health into your routine, and eventually become something you crave. The benefits of cold pressed juice are unparalleled, and can help you live a more balanced and more energetic lifestyle. By educating the public on the benefits of cold pressed juice live nutrients and enzymes, while producing killer branding and all glass packaging, Greenhouse is changing the health ritual game.

Hanah comes from a family focused on wellness education who were ‘into health before it was cool’. She works to make sure that Greenhouse provides a welcoming experience to anyone who steps foot inside one of their locations. Focusing on community and attainable health solutions, Greenhouse is sure to be your next obsession, that is if it isn’t already.

Today we are joined by Toronto Based Nutritionist Tara Miller to discuss the importance of intuitive eating. Not exactly sure what intuitive eating is? Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Tara breaks down exactly what intuitive eating is, including her definition of health, the importance of community, and how to have a healthy relationship with your body.

Tara is the founder of the Health Hut, which began in 2011 when she revamped an abandoned ice cream stand in Muskoka, ON. Now, Health Hut has grown to include a downtown Toronto location as well as an online store, and helps bring balance and pleasure back to her clients lives. Health Hut does not believe in restrictions, instead, Health Hut works to find what health means for every individual because no two bodies are the same.

Health Hut’s philosophy focuses on listening to internal cues from your body instead of listening to external recommendations. It is unique in the way that Tara blends comfortability, balance, and acceptance while creating an open space for dialogue and networking. On today’s episode, we discuss how to find the right health mantra for you, how to have an exciting relationship with food, and discover a new way to find pleasure in change.

Today’s guest is a plant based & functional foods guru and has the restaurant to prove it. She changed her life by educating herself on how foods affect you body, mind, and soul, and is sharing that knowledge with us today.

Lisa Labute is the creator, owner and chef of The Goods, a plant based restaurant in the west end of Toronto which specializes in crafting functional, healing foods, everything is organic, vegan and incredibly delicious vegan. She breaks down for us how and why foods can heal your body and the unexpected benefits of plant based lifestyles on mental health.

We also dive into how our choices in where we buy our foods and goods ultimately shapes the world, why educating yourself on how foods help or hinder you is the best thing you could ever do for yourself, and where the health food and wellness industry is headed.

If you have toyed with the idea of adopting a plant based diet but had reservations, then this episode is for you.

Are you someone who believes in the power of manifestation? Do you regularly set resolutions and/or intentions? Today’s guest is an amazingly dear friend of mine who deeply believes that you bring into your life exactly the energy you put out. The future lies in the gratitude and positivity that you show today!

Ruby Benson is a blogger, model, and content creator who has become a voice for the millennial generation through her beautifully curated social media channels, and she has done it all while maintaining her authentic self. She is a master of social media which we dive into, as well as why and how social media is shifting, why the party culture in society is changing, and the importance of goals over resolutions.

We also chatted about happiness, setting intentions, visualization and manifestation all while getting a bit of the giggles and keeping the vibe chill. This conversation was less of an interview and more of two girl friends just chatting.

What are your manifestation and visualization tools? Do you meditate? What works best for you? Leave a comment below!

So, you think you have your complete wellness on lockdown? Today’s guest absolutely does and has even created her own method which incorporates yoga, pilates, and dance which is set to music and drives connection and physical and emotional release all with an intentional therapeutic vibration.

Amber Joliat is the creator of Misfits Studio’s and the Misfits Method which blends mind, body, and soul with movement and creates strength, overall wellness, and a sense of magic in every single class. She has been sharing her method with others to rave reviews, and starting this year, has a retreat in Nicaragua which is already sold out. This girl knows her stuff, and I leave her classes with an overall feeling of peace and positivity every single time!

On today’s episode, we discuss the importance of having complete wellness which includes all aspects of life, how travel can truly feed your soul, and why the art of movement is the ultimate healer. If you feel off balance or just not right then this episode will definitely get you into the correct headspace to begin to heal.