Lets Not Sugarcoat It

Latest Episodes:

76 | Growing a Powerhouse Brand With Missy Mackintosh Jun 26, 2024

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Missy MacKintosh is an Internationally Acclaimed Makeup Artist and Fiery Entrepreneur.

Recently named "Most Influential Business Leaders to Follow in Canada" by Insight Success Magazine and "Top 50 One's to Watch Keynote Speakers" in the Real Leaders Magazine

Missy founded and built Canada's most award-winning Clean Beauty Brand - MisMacK Clean Cosmetics in her small town basement of Canoe BC. She single-handily grew out of her basement and into 2 storefronts during a global pandemic. MisMacK goes beyond products and into Empowering services.

Missy's tagline is " Makeup Does Not define you, it's merely a tool of empowerment".

She's so excited to share her story of how she pushed through small-town barriers and became a leading force in the Clean Beauty Revolution

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Missy about:

-Growing a powerhouse brand

-Stepping out of our comfort zone

-Leveling up

-Believing we are worthy of our success

-Overcoming imposter syndrome

-Leading by example for our kids, and

-The ups and downs of entrepreneurship.

Follow Missy on her Instagram or visit her website.

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75 | Unpacking Life’s Most Overwhelming Moments Jun 19, 2024

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In this episode Alex and Bella ‘get into it’ about what trauma specialist Dr. Frank Anderson calls life’s overwhelming moments, and how when left unhealed, can affect the way we show up for our kids. Bella breaks down some recent ‘aha moments ’ related to the way she was showing up, and how she uncovered that it was all related to her past. Alex talks about the need to go back in time to bring her 11 year old self to the future in order to heal past traumas and show up more fully for her daughter. It’s definitely a real, raw, open and honest conversation that you won’t want to miss.

74 | Trust Yourself and Live an Authentic Life Jun 12, 2024

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Eva Alexandre is an entrepreneur, traveler, and mind explorer.

Since childhood, she has wondered why the world is the way it is and how we could make it better for ourselves. She observed, learned about habits, and explored the triggers and mental traps that limit us and our potential in life. With a strong belief that an extraordinary, visionary, and authentic life is just around the corner for any one of us, she is dedicated to empowering people through mindset coaching and guiding them to turn that corner quicker.

In this episode we “get into it” about:

-living authentically

-letting go

-mindset

-manifestation

-money

-abundance,

-and stepping into your power.

Follow Eva on her Instagram or visit her website.

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73 | Self-Confidence With Kristen Clancy Jun 05, 2024

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Kristen is a VISUAL STORYTELLER and personal brand photographer.

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It's her mission to help women expand their capacity to be SEEN, and to fiercely express their TRUTH. To hold space for their expansion and evolution.⁠ Genuine, life altering transformation occurs when we are WITNESSED, seen and deeply felt.

Kristen’s superpower is being able to capture the personality and story of someone’s brand with images, using her proven stress-free, FUN photoshoot experience! ⁠

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⁠In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Kristen about:

-self-love

-confidence

-photography

-and finding your passion

Learn more about Kristen on her Instagram or visit her website. .

72 | Mom Camp With Gillian Behnke May 29, 2024

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A busy mom of two, Gillian Behnke believes that motherhood does not have to equal exhaustion, and that is is possible to thrive mentally, emotionally, physically and professionally. She is the founder of Mom Camp, which is all about helping moms put themselves on their own priority list. Mom Camp includes weekend retreats for moms that are part relaxation and rejuvenation, part personal development, and part great food and wine, as well as the Priority Mom 90-day planner and the Mom Camp: Around the Campfire podcast.

In this episode Alex and Bella get into it about:

-balance

-mom burnout

-prioritizing

-parenting

-mom camp and more!

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71 | Facing Generational Trauma Head-On After an Ayahuasca Journey May 22, 2024

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Jen Bishop is an Intuitive Healer that is trained in Homeopathy and Reiki. Her approach to healing concentrates on a MIND, BODY and SPIRIT connection understanding that our bodies only have one way to communicate with us and that is through symptoms. The greater awareness we have of ourselves and our bodies, the easier it is to heal. Jen is a gentle, loving and compassionate healer who cares for her patients in a truly unique way, providing guidance and support along their journeys to better health. Jen graduated from CCHM in 2015 & completed her Post Grad Program in 2016. She owns Joyful Healing Homeopathy which she founded in 2015. She lives in Kelowna BC with her amazing husband & 3 incredible children.

In this episode Bella and Alex ‘get into it’ with Jen about:

Healing generational trauma
Confronting childhood wounds
Taking on other people’s energy
The ayahuasca experience
Changing the meaning around what it means to be strong and weak
Showing up for those you love after your journey.

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70 | Letting Go of Old Stories May 15, 2024

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In this episode Alex and Bella ‘get into it’ about letting go of old stories and overcoming the fear of failure and rejection. .

As humans we all have stories we tell ourselves about the meaning of people’s words and our value and worth as people. Often, letting go of these ‘faulty beliefs’ or stories that no longer serve us, is one of the biggest catalysts for personal growth.

Learn some of the stories that have held these two back and how they changed the narrative. Ultimately helping them shatter their fear of rejection and failure in order to find greater self-worth, self-love, and self-acceptance.

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69 | Navigating Perimenopause with Jenn Pike May 08, 2024

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Jenn Pike is a Functional Medicine Diagnostic Nutritionist, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, and Medical Exercise Specialist. She specializes in women’s health and hormones and is the best selling author of The Simplicity Project as well as her two cookbooks The Simplicity Kitchen and The Simplicity Body. She is the founder of the global and revolutionary women’s health programs The HormoneProject and Synced, and the host of The Simplicity and Audacity Sessions podcast.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Jenn about:

-navigating perimenopause

-changing hormones in women and children

-how to reset your digestive system

-the pill and more.

Follow Jenn on her Podcasts or catch her on her YouTube Channel. And, don’t forget to Stay in the know about our upcoming event and episodes on our website or visit our Instagram.

68 | The Power Of Connection: May 01, 2024

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In this episode Alex and Bella "get into it" about the meaning of connection, and what it means to connect with others and ourselves. They dive into the profound impact that connection has on our relationships, experiences, and personal growth. Connection goes beyond surface-level interactions. It involves understanding and empathizing with ourselves and others. It’s an episode all about learning to change our mindset, communicate with others during moments of breakdown and fully step into your power during what they call " The midlife awakening".

Resources

Brene Brown - Atlas of the heart

John C. Maxwell - Everyone Communicates, few connect

Dr. Judy Ho - The new rules of attachment

67 | Business Psychology With Ester Pike Apr 24, 2024

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Ester Pike is the CEO and founder of Fledge Solutions, a service firm dedicated to enhancing organizational success through their people. With her rich background in Occupational Psychology and expertise in psychometric assessments, she's uniquely equipped to explore the pivotal role of human factors in business success. Ester's experience with diverse organizations has shown her that your team's dynamics are your company's unique fingerprint. She's passionate about equipping you with strategies to elevate your business by focusing on its most valuable asset: your people.

In this episode ‘we get into it’ with Ester about:

-communication

-leadership

-business psychology

-organizational culture

-team dynamics and more!

Learn more about Ester on her website.