I chat through some moments from this year that I can reflect on and be proud of. Also answering some of your questions <3 

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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 friend Nohémie Mawaka who is quite literally a serial entrepreneur. Nohémie founded Stats Congo back in 2017 with an aim to help Congolese hospitals go digital and to collect data to monitor medical indicators linked to that high mortality rate. She later founded Aluuka a platform that helps western immigrants pay for loved ones medical prescription abroad hassle free , and Lubembo Honey an organically made small-batch forest honey company that was launched at the beginging of 2021. Nohémie provides insight and knowledge about her career journey and shares the importance of taking time for yourself in order to recharge and energize. 

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Hi, so this is my first ever solo episode as requested by many of you. I chat about my career and wellness journey and answer some of your questions and lots of rambling in between.

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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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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