041 Creating a Glittery Jewel Boutique w/ Britt Hopkins, Owner of Anice Jewellery
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041 Creating a Glittery Jewel Boutique w/ Britt Hopkins, Owner of Anice Jewellery

Today’s episode features the owner of Anice Jewellery, Brittany Hopkins.

Anice Jewellery is store on Ossington Avenue in Toronto and with an online boutique. They specialize in making custom, one-of-a-kind jewellery, re-purposing old treasures to give them a new life, and working with clients to create timeless pieces.

For Britt, jewellery is more than just an accessory, it is a form of expression, an opportunity to shine, a boost of confidence, a way to connect and a symbol of love. It is her hope that you feel more than just satisfied with your Anice product, but inspired and lifted.

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040 Launching a Product-Based Business, Getting Shelf Space in Target Stores & Working with Your BFF w/ John of Wholly Veggie!
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040 Launching a Product-Based Business, Getting Shelf Space in Target Stores & Working with Your BFF w/ John of Wholly Veggie!

Today, I’m chatting with Johnathan Bonnell, co-founder of the Canadian company WHOLLY VEGGIE! that makes extremely tasty, vegetable filled foods.

Whether you’re an aspiring business owner of a plant-based foodie yourself, you’ll really love this episode!

John & WHOLLY VEGGIE! co-founder David set out to understand why people weren’t eating more vegetables. People seem to really love them…in theory. But they don’t love peeling, chopping, boiling, etc. Turns out veggies are too much work and not enough taste. So that was their goal: make vegetables easy to prepare and full of taste.

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039 How to start a Fitness Empire + Brand Building Tips for Wellness Entrepreneurs w/ Cassie Day, Founder of ALL DAY FIT
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039 How to start a Fitness Empire + Brand Building Tips for Wellness Entrepreneurs w/ Cassie Day, Founder of ALL DAY FIT

Cassie Day is a Toronto Personal Trainer, Founder of ALL DAY FIT, and Online Fitness Influencer. She is also a contestant on Amazing Race Canada S8, is an Adidas Ambassador and an all around AWESOME and INSPIRING human.

After graduating university, Cassie Day felt lost trying to find a career that suited her personality, values, and lifestyle.

It was then that one of her best friends gave her the most inspirational pep talk and told her to chase what she loved. This pivotal moment inspired Cassie to start ALL DAY FIT, a fitness brand that would help women to become their fittest selves.

It has grown into something so much more than just fitness classes and training, and I know you’ll be moved by Cassie’s passion!

In this episode we discuss…

One thing that Cassie does every single day BESIDES working out, that’s non-negotiable

Her favourite way to get sweaty and get a workout in

A book or podcast she is loving right now

Her favourite meal to cook at home or dine out for

The beginnings of Launching Her Business, All Day Fit (The Origin Story)

How she keeps her energy levels up, her immune system healthy and her happiness high - when she’s SO busy!

What a day in the life looks like for Cassie as a trainer, influencer, CEO and Amazing Race contestant?

If you're feeling lost or unsure about the direction of your life and career, let Cassie’s energy and enthusiasm help you find your way.

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037 Marlie Cohen (Fitness & Wellness Influencer) is the founder of Kale & Krunches
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037 Marlie Cohen (Fitness & Wellness Influencer) is the founder of Kale & Krunches

This week on the show I have for you an incredible interview with Marlie Cohen, who teaches moms how to gain strength + feel their best after kids.

As the founder of @bounceforwardco she has created a space with 100+ on-demand workouts, group coaching + mom friends and so much more.

You might also know Marlie from her incredibly popular TikTok Account, Instagram account and YouTube channel.

After struggling to stay active and eat well in her office job, Marlie found ways to keep healthy in the workplace and began sharing these tips on her social media channels under the alias, Kale and Krunches.

From clean recipes and healthy food hot spots, to new workouts and the latest activewear, Marlie loves sharing her favourite products and routines with her audience.

Now a full-time content creator, mama and fitness instructor, Marlie continues to offer her tips to achieving balance and wellness with all her readers and community.

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036 Taking Over The Family Business & Lessons in Learning as you Go
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036 Taking Over The Family Business & Lessons in Learning as you Go

Today we’re chatting with Carolyn Gummo from City Revival, a vintage clothing shop in Prince Edward County.

Caroyln took over a family business with next to no formal business education and is navigating the journey one step at a time. Before we started recording, we chatted about impostor syndrome. Have you ever felt this?

You know that ‘who am I to be doing this’ or ‘what do I have to share that’s worthy’.

Carolyn literally said to me before the show that she wasn’t sure she was necessarily the right person for the show… but of course, I begged to differ. I am thrilled to be able to highlight someone who is pushing their comfort zones, learning along the path, and navigating the impostor syndrome each and every day.

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034 Bootcamps for Change Founder Katie Heggtveit is Changing the Way We View Street Youth with Her Organization
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034 Bootcamps for Change Founder Katie Heggtveit is Changing the Way We View Street Youth with Her Organization

Katie Heggtveit is the youngest visionary we've featured on the show!

She also might be the busiest, most driven woman you've EVER listened to on a podcast. Prepare to be inspired!

Katie runs her Toronto-based charity, Bootcamps for Change, while studying at Ryerson University full time. Bootcamps for Change was born after nutrition and fitness saved her life at the age of 13….

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032 The Story of Apple Falls Cider: Amelia went from Orchard Employee to Craft Cider Business Owner!

032 The Story of Apple Falls Cider: Amelia went from Orchard Employee to Craft Cider Business Owner!

Amelia and Matt have been making hard cider since 2012, after they fell in love with the beverage in London, England. After successfully completing their post-secondary education, Matt and Amelia visited London, England. While they were exploring the culture in London, they stumbled upon traditional hard apple cider. From then on, they were hooked.

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031 Top YouTuber Nikole Goncalves of HealthNut Nutrition Shares How She Grew her Community to 800,000+ Subscribers!
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031 Top YouTuber Nikole Goncalves of HealthNut Nutrition Shares How She Grew her Community to 800,000+ Subscribers!

Today on the podcast I am chatting with Nikole Goncalves from HealthNut Nutrition! Nikole is the face behind one of the top leading healthy food and lifestyle YouTube channels in Canada called HealthNut Nutrition-- with a following of over 700K subscribers and over 26 million views. She's a passionate "health nut" who inspires her viewers to live an active, healthy and balanced lifestyle by showing how easy and delicious it can be.

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030 Well To Do is Your 1 Stop (Online) Shop for ALL THINGS WELLNESS
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030 Well To Do is Your 1 Stop (Online) Shop for ALL THINGS WELLNESS

Well To Do is Your 1 Stop (Online) Shop for ALL THINGS WELLNESS.

This week on the show I’m interviewing Eme & Alyssa from Well To Do Canada.

As we know, There's a lot of amazing stuff going on in the wellness scene these days... but where do you go to stay on top of it all?

That's where Well To Do comes in!

Well To Do is all about being your go-to for the latest and greatest in everything fitness, nutrition and wellness that Toronto has to offer.

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025 Zen & Tonic Wellness Clinic: How to Start a Business, Leaving Your Corporate Job, Memorable Logo Design & More

025 Zen & Tonic Wellness Clinic: How to Start a Business, Leaving Your Corporate Job, Memorable Logo Design & More

This week on the show I’m chatting with April + Edward from Zen & Tonic Wellness Clinic,

Zen & Tonic is a wellness space located in Toronto that began in 2016 when April & Edward decided to follow their dreams and turn their passion for wellness into a beautiful community hub.

They both shared the deep desire to educate individuals on the power of natural medicine, and ultimately, make a positive difference. So, With similar intentions, they set out on a journey to help others lead healthier, happier lives through a wellness space called Zen & Tonic.

Their philosophy is about the use of both Eastern and Western modalities for treatments and the effectiveness of your healing. The synergistic healing powers of these alternative therapies will help propel your journey back to balance.

Be sure to check out the show notes at www.kelseyreidl.com for photos of the space and a great recap of the podcast.

If you’e EVER thought about starting your own health space, wellness clinic, or fitness studio - I would highly recommend listening to this podcast or sharing it with a friend.

We chat about: Entrepreneurship, their East meets West philosophy, why April decided to leave her corporate job in pursuit of Zen & Tonic, and SO MUCH MORE!

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024 CELEBRATING OUR 6 MONTH ANNIVERSARY!
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024 CELEBRATING OUR 6 MONTH ANNIVERSARY!

6 MONTHS!

I can’t believe I’ve been at this ‘podcast thing’ for six months. I knew I’d love it, but had no idea how much. I feel really grateful that I get to do this work and share it with you all.

I can truly say that I've learned SO MUCH from launching + hosting this weekly show, and I've learned even more from my weekly conversations and interviews with my visionary guests. Everyone has such a unique and powerful message.

Today on the show, I’m celebrating this exciting 6 month milestone in my own Visionary Life by recapping what the last 6 months have looked like, what to expect in the coming 6 months, and announcing a very special GIVEAWAY!

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023 The "Anything But Average" Approach of a Boutique Communications Agency Called Pineapple Collective
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023 The "Anything But Average" Approach of a Boutique Communications Agency Called Pineapple Collective

Visionaries Emma Andres & Lynsey Walker are the founders of a boutique communications agency called Pineapple Collective. The two of them came from career-backgrounds in education, sales and marketing within the natural health industry; and after years working for other top health brands, they decided to step out on their own, combine over 10+ years of experience, and launch Pineapple Collective.

Pineapple Collective is an agency unlike the others: their 'anything but average approach' is recognizable in everything they put their stamp on!

This interview is a true inspiration if you’ve ever wanted to explore how your passions and your business can beautifully flow together. I am so proud of what they have created in just a few short years, and can't wait for everyone to get a taste of Pineapple in their mouth (or ears?)!

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