Lets Not Sugarcoat It

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106 | The Plain Truth to Building a Billion Dollar Business Jan 29, 2025

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Natalie Plain is the CEO and Founder of Billion Dollar Beauty – A Consumer Product Goods brand that is distributed throughout, Australia, Asia, Europe and North America. As an industry veteran of nearly 20 years, Natalie has spun off her fortress of Billion Dollar intellectual property into the launch of Billion Dollar Brands where she owns everything from concept to the consumer experience. Natalie has developed every vertical in her corporation and continues to break new ground through strategic brand acquisitions, licensing rights and Federal contracts with the United States government. As a certified Women Owned company, Natalie studied and earned her trade through mentorship such as serving as a White House journalist - Working as an intern in the Press Office for the First Lady and as a correspondent to President Bill Clinton. Natalie graduated from California State Long Beach with a B.A. degree and currently resides in Southern California with her husband and two children.

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Natalie about

-Her upcoming book ‘The Plain Truth to Building a Billion Dollar Business

-the 7 pillars she outlines in the book to building a billions dollar brand

-stories of business and lessons learned

-Her journey to success and more!

Follow Natalie on Instagram or TikTok and visit her website..

105 | Never Part of the Plan With Mike Shaw Jan 22, 2025

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Mike Shaw

Former Professional Skier | Author and Entrepreneur | Leadership, Change, and Resilience Expert

Mike Shaw is a distinguished figure in the world of action sports and freestyle skiing. In December 2013, his life took a dramatic turn when he suffered a catastrophic skiing accident. Defying the odds, Mike embarked on an extraordinary journey of recovery, transforming his experience into a powerful story of resilience and triumph. Today, he shares his insights and strategies documented in his book, Never Part of The Plan, to help equip audiences with the tools to conquer their biggest challenges, unlock their full potential, and elevate themselves and their organizations to new heights.

As an entrepreneur, author, and esteemed speaker, Mike holds a business degree from UBC Okanagan and is completing his master’s degree in counselling psychology at Yorkville University. His academic pursuits solidify his commitment to supporting others' mental health.

His remarkable story has been featured on major platforms, including Red Bull TV, CBC, NBC, CTV, Global TV, City TV, USA Today, and YouTube. His impactful TEDx talk and Red Bull TV Documentary provide guidance and inspiration to those navigating difficult times.

Mike's mission is clear: to inspire and equip people to transition from merely surviving to thriving, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

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

-His injury and recovery

-Resiliency

-Gratitude

-Mindset

-Overcoming life’s challenges

-Facing a health Crisis’

-His new career and more!

Follow Mike on Instagra, read his book called Never Part of the Plan, or visit his website to learn more about his work.

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104 | On the Other Side of the Bottle With Alex Jan 15, 2025

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Alex is a mom, speaker, certified coach, writer, and co-host of the Let’s Not Sugarcoat It Podcast. After navigating a two decade roller coaster of a relationship with booze, she embarked on a journey to discover what life looked like on the other side of the bottle. Follow her recovery journey @ontheothersideofthebottle or hear her unfiltered take on life on this podcast.

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

-Boozing

-Addiction

-Her relationship with alcohol

-Her marriage

-Alex and Bella’s friendship and

-Hemi’s Holistic Healing Society

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103 | Behind the Bachelor Canada With Trisha Vergo Jan 08, 2025

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Trisha Vergo is the reigning Mrs. Canadian World 2024/2025, with 14 years of experience in pageantry as a contestant, judge, and emcee. Trisha has spent her career breaking barriers in a male-dominated industry, returning to university at 35 to pursue project management and now leading teams across North America.

A former Bachelor Canada contestant and City TV entertainment host, Trisha is passionate about empowering women and youth. She volunteers with the Uncles and Aunts Organization, advocates for youth through Mentorship Matters, and serves on the board of the Sinatra Aldea Foundation. Trisha was honored with Edmonton's Sizzling 20 Award for her community service.

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

-Mrs. Canadian World

-The pageantry business

-Stereotypes and shame around pageantry

-Working in a male dominant industry

-Reality TV and the pressures it brings

-Her experience on the Bachelor Canada

-Her passion for mentoring and more.

Visit Trisha on IG to learn more.

Ready to share your story with the world? Our next Book and Speaker Series starts April 2025. Visit our website to fill out an application. Let’s unleash your story to the world.

102 | Dress for Success With Lori Stevenson Jan 01, 2025

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Lori Stevenson is the Executive Director for Dress for Success, She is an accomplished leader and manager with more than 25 years success in business management; organizational and team leadership; program and revenue development; and financial administration. Lori is a results-oriented, collaborative team player passionate about bridging the gap between strategy and success through the coaching and mentoring others, with the proven ability to efficiently and effectively align a group to a common purpose.

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

-Her move to BC

-Her passion for Philanthropy

-Doing what you love

-Following your joy and

-Dress for Success and all that they do!

Find Lori on IG, and visit Dress for Success to learn more about their initiatives.

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101 I Your Soul Path With Adrienne Harris Dec 18, 2024

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Adrienne Harris is a Numerologist and Relationship Coach dedicated to empowering women on their journey to self-discovery and meaningful relationships. With a unique approach that blends emotional intelligence, numerology, and spiritual insight, I guide my clients—especially divorced or married women—through transformative experiences that align them with their divine purpose and personal power.

In this episode we 'get into it' with Adrienne about

-Numerology

-Your divine purpose

-Surprise numerology readings for Alex and Bella

-Soul Path’s

-Relationships and more

Follow Adrienne on her website or on IG.

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100 | All Things Fraiche With Tori Wesszer Dec 11, 2024

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Tori is a registered dietitian, tech startup founder, food and lifestyle blogger and cookbook co-author of “Fraiche Food, Full Hearts” and the newly released “Fraiche Food, Fuller Hearts” with her cousin Jillian Harris. She is a busy entrepreneur and mom of two young boys residing in the picturesque wine region of Kelowna, British Columbia with my hubby Charles.

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

Motherhood
Her blog
Meal planning
Marriage
The mental load and more!

We hope you enjoy this exciting 100th episode! Follow Tori on Instagram and use the discount code SUGARCOAT to get a 20% discount off the first payment of a Fraiche Table membership, any membership type (monthly, annual).

99 | The Bella Brave Legacy With Kyla Tomson Dec 04, 2024

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Kyla is a teacher, turned medical mom, and bereaved momma. She has her husband Lyle and son Waylon by her side, and they miss their Brave Bella beyond measure. Currently she’s navigating life after her 10y old daughter’s passing and all the ways her 10 incredible years impacted her life as her mom.

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

-Losing her daughter Bella

-Becoming a medical mom

-The stress of navigating the medical system

-Becoming an advocate for medical families

-Growing a platform and a following

-Being heart centered

-Doing things for good

Learn more about the Bella Brave Legacy here and follow us Kyla on Instagram.

Beyond Brave Podcast website:

https://beyondbrave.buzzsprout.com/

BellaBrave site + merch:

https://bella-brave.com/en-cad/

Tiktok

https://www.tiktok.com/@kylact?_t=8ryHtzwzJR9&_r=1

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Episode 98 - Things aren't always what they seem with Izabela Picco Nov 27, 2024

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In this raw and unfiltered episode filmed over a year ago, Bella opens up about her marriage breakdown—a story she kept hidden for fear of judgment and unraveling the "perfect" narrative she once clung to. Through deep reflection and inner work, Bella has embraced the reality of life not always being as it seems.

We often build protective stories around ourselves, but true freedom lies in sharing our truth. Having shared her story several times since then, most recently at our book and speaker series, Bella reflects on how her perspective has evolved since recording this episode—and why it feels different unleashing it to the world now.

🎙 Listen now: pod.link/1664218499

Watch her most recent talk on KNEKT TV

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97 |Learning to Adult at 40 with Neera Opal Nov 20, 2024

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Neera Opal is an intuitive life coach and Reiki Master. She lives in Kelowna

And is an entrepreneur and Mom to 3 kids. After her separation, she began to question who she was, it led her on a self-discovery journey where she found herself being guided by her intuition. Through her intuitive guidance, she found herself trying new things and feeling confident, loved and connected to peace. Through the process of transformation from grief and pain to love and acceptance,she learned many lessons. SHe decided to share that wisdom to empower others to connect and align with their authentic selves by trusting their intuition. Remembering who they are.

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

-Co-dependency

-Finding yourself

-Authenticity

-Life after separation

-Learning to adult for the first time at 40, and

-The importance of self-love.

Visit Neera on her website or on Instagram.

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