Haliey Smith and Claire Chen

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Nova Scotian singer and songwriter Haliey Smith. We’ll hear her perform His Eye Is on the Sparrow and her debut single Fall in Love. Haliey Smith is a veteran performer and singer who is the youngest sibling of the extraordinary, very musical Smith family that includes producer and sister Reeny as well as noted drummer extraordinaire, “JR”. She is part of one of the most recorded background vocalists and session singers in Atlantic Canada. Haliey started her musical journey at the delicate age of 4, where she had her first singing memory in her home church, the Saint Thomas Baptist Church. She has opened for numerous Artists and has also expanded her horizons on songwriting. At the tender age of 8, she then took her talents a step further, by being cast in Neptune Theatre’s production of the unforgettable classic “A Christmas Carol,” where she had her musical theatre debut. Since then, Haliey has been a part of numerous musicals such as Cole Harbour High's 2016 production of “Annie” where she played Annie, also their 2017 production of “Sister Act” to name a few. She has opened for Grammy award-winner Lisa Fischer, Anderson Paak at the Halifax Jazz Festival and Deadmau5. She has performed at the Honeyjam Concert at the Mod Club in Toronto, Riverfront Jubilee and Halifax Pop Explosion in Nova Scotia, and the PEI Jazz and Blues Festival with sister Reeny Smith. Fresh off a career changing performance at the most recent ECMA, (East Coast Music Awards) where she debuted four songs from her forthcoming project including her debut single, “Fall In Love”. She has performed extensively all around the Halifax area, for such events as the Halifax Jazz Festival, and in live performances with David Myles, Joel Plaskett and many others. Her credits include Reeny Smith’s ‘I am Reeny’, Joel Plaskett’s ‘44’, and two songs on separate albums by David Myles. Recently Haliey has been focusing on virtual collaborations and performing, including a recent performance for the Nova Scotia Symphony. Also on the program, GlowUp Moms founder Claire Chen, joins to talk about the GlowUp Moms Gala and Awards happening Saturday June 6th. Claire has spent over 17 years shaping global brands in fashion and beauty from Dior, YSL, and Armani Beauty to Reitmans and Aldo Group across London, Milan, Montreal, Vancouver, and now Toronto. Her career taught her the language of style and strategy but motherhood taught her the power of self-reinvention. After navigating fertility challenges, IVF, and postpartum anxiety recovery, Claire discovered that true confidence isn’t about being seen, it’s about being fully known. That awakening led to the creation of GlowUp Moms, which is more than a brand - it’s a movement redefining motherhood & leadership. GlowUp Moms was born from Claire’s own story, her journey of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. And has grown into a collective for career moms, founders, and leaders ready to lead, and glow with impact. Since 2024, GlowUp Moms has brought together 80 to 100 mothers, founders, and leaders in Toronto, Canada, for a day of inspiration, connection, and celebration. They’ve hosted two sold-out Mom’s GlowUp Expos, supported by partners including RBC, TD, and Shark Ninja. And what began as a local gathering has really evolved into a growing ecosystem empowering women to rise as leaders, create wealth, and build meaningful communities. Now heading into their third year, Mom’s GlowUp Expo is more than an event, it’s proof that when mothers rise together, they create movements that last. Today, Claire blends her mastery in image psychology, colour theory, and brand strategy to help women founders, executives, and creatives step into their most magnetic presence, one that feels aligned, embodied, and deeply authentic. Claire’s mission is clear: to help women rise from invisible to unstoppable, and from potential to purpo ...