The Oh Hi Podcast

Oh hi, I'm back! It was a busy and exciting summer. Now that I've reached a new normal, it's been fun getting back into the studio to chat with some cool people! Today I got to chat with Michelle Sparrows. She is a creative inspiration! We talk about her career as a pharmacist, taking chances to invest into her passions, her brand new husband, and more! Find Michelle @yumaste.ca on Instagram. She has an October challenge starting October 1! Go check it out! :)

I was so JAZZED to chat with an old friend of mine today, Amelia Lee. Amelia and I have known each other since our wholesome and maybe cringy middle school days. We got to catch up and chatted about her pursuit of dance and being glad it didn't end up being her career, her hustle lifestyle, how she keeps her ego in check, and more! So many great little nuggets today, thank you Amelia!!

Sarena Colbourne and I knew each other from high school, and only started talking again more recently when we found out we are both homeschooling our kids. I think it's so great when 2 people may not know each other well before, but then their paths cross again down the road and connect on so many things. Today we chat about pursuing her career in hair so that she could stay at home with her kids, her spiritual connection to nature, listening to her intuition, unschooling herself so she can homeschool her kids, and more! We didn't get to this during the episode, but Sarena is a very talented photographer! Check out her IG @wildatheartphotos

I got to catch up with one of my oldest friends today, Jodi Min! Jodi and I have known each other for practically our whole lives, but somehow the years have added up since we've had a good catch up! We reminisce about our childhood and some of our earliest memories, chat about sibling relationships, her decision to leave her teaching career, transitioning to starting her own business @luminiquelashes, and more! Check out Jodi @luminiquelashes on Instagram, and if you're in the Edmonton area, go get pampered! Her service and personal touches are spectacular!

I was soooo excited to chat with Kelsey Bang today! I've been following Kelsey's YouTube channel for over 5 years now, and was always so drawn to her positive attitude and desire for adventure. I'm so thankful I got the chance to get to know her better! We chatted about getting started in making videos, putting their life up on YouTube and social media, making drastic life changes, living in an RV, the ultimate goal of being on a sailboat, and more! Be sure to follow Kelsey and her cute fam @hangwiththebangs.

I got to chat about alllll the things today with Janel Kidd! It's amazing when you get to meet someone and can relate on so many topics. Farm life (ok I can't relate with this but I love the idea of it lol), being an example to your kids, association, marriage, traveling with kids, and more! I hope you enjoy! <3

Today I got to chat with Deanne McIntyre, some that my volunteer producer (hi Stacey haha) introduced me to. But then we realized we were both part of @streetparking and in a private group chat together - love when that happens! We chat about her unconventional path to now being a personal trainer, going after what you're passionate about, raising her awesome young men, facing discrimination in her community, and more! Enjoy! Follow Deanne @deetermination_training

Today I got a chance to have a chat with Nancy Surby, whom I met on a pub crawl for a friend's birthday (hi Jaclyn!!) years ago. I never got to know her better, but she always stood out to me! We chatted about how she got into her career as an interior designer, finally giving in to owning her own business, her and her husband's decision to not have kids, learning how to pivot, and more! Check out Nancy's amazing business @nako_design, she is SO talented!

Most people would probably be a bit shaken up after an attempted break and enter, but nope...Klarissa Paradis BROUGHT IT today! She dropped so many gold nuggets. We chatted about being an intellectual rebellion, focusing on outcome instead of tactics, toxic positivity, and more! Find @klarissadawn and check out her podcast - Be Better Podcast with Klarissa Paradis.

Today I got to chat with Sarah Attivi, someone I met through a previous guest (thanks Stacey!). We got into some LIFE stuff today. We talk about her career as a hair stylist, gaining confidence in business ownership, the loss of her sweet mom, living through grief, and so much more! I appreciate the vulnerability my guests have when they come on the show, thank you so much! <3 Enjoy!

I was HOWLING while chatting with Nikki Cloutier, I think you will too! She brought such energy and joy to the pod today. We chat about her rugby & first responder career, starting a business days before the pandemic, not giving a f***, and more! Tune in today if you want a good laugh and to learn about perseverance and having a positive attitude (or making an effort to :P).

No April Fool's here! Today I got to chat with Adam Tymko, and I feel like he could've shared a dozen other stories! We chatted about his mindset when choosing his career, being in discovery mode to develop his spirituality, deepening his meditation practice, and takeaways from just a few of his travels. Adam's got some exciting things going on in the near future, so perhaps we'll get an update episode down the road! :)

20th episode! When I first started this podcast, my goal was to record 20 episodes, not really sure where things would go or how I'd get there. But here we are, and it's been such a joyful ride! I'm so glad I got to spend this special episode with Daphne (@noeldee), my first "stranger!" We chat about her journey in becoming a Reiki Master (so cool!), how her spiritual identity has changed over the years, staying curious, and more! Here's to the next 20!

What an episode! Carole and I met years ago at work, but at best we were acquaintances. Carole discovered my podcast recently and reached out, and we were able to reconnect by recording an episode! You're in for a treat - Carole is such a great storyteller. I was captivated by her stories of past and present. We chat about defining periods in her life, being stuck in emotionally abusive relationships, becoming self-aware of patterns, and finding gratitude in it all. Enjoy! We didn't get to everything that Carole is up to now, but check her out on Instagram @puposeclaritylove

Time always goes by quickly when I'm chatting with my guests, but today did in particular! I got to spend some time with Stacey Bootsman today, and found out we actually have a lot in common: rugby, CrossFit, and letting go of control and expectations (ha!). We chat about her active nature growing up, how that's transitioned into her current life, modeling that for her kids, being intentional about community, and more! Plus, I really like her description words ;) Enjoy!

It's crazy to think that Lindsey and I have only met once in person, but have talked online so much more, and so it feels like I know her better than I do. So I was looking forward to actually understanding her story more. She's got quite the story! We talk about her reasons for going into and out of social work, navigating anxiety and pain, the power of food, and more! Find Lindsey @be.wellwithlindsey on Instagram to see her great content! *I was having audio issues this episode - sorry! I tried to fix the echo with my limited (but growing) editing skills. If anyone has any tips for next time, let me know!

I think I had a smile on my face the whole time during my chat today with my friend, Jaclyn! See if you can listen to her talk without having a smile on your face, or being in a better mood after. We chat about her positive outlook, being called a unicorn, becoming best friends with her husband, and pursuing meaning in her career as a Recreational Therapist. Enjoy!

I got to chat with an old classmate, CJ Baker, today. CJ and I were more so acquaintances during our university days, so I was really looking forward to getting to know him a bit better. We chat about life after university, switching careers once the joy is gone, working on something that fills your soul, and more! I hope you enjoy :) Find CJ on YouTube and Instagram @toyotaFANatic81

Today I got to catch up with my very flexible, creative, and chill friend, Tori Taphorn (those are the 3 words I would use to describe her lol)! It has been a long minute since we chatted, so I was so looking forward to hearing about everything that's been new for her. Tori shares about her upbringing in rural Alberta, curating her education to compliment her passion for art, and exploring new ways to be able to share her artistic creations with others, all while stretching her comfort zone. I hope you enjoy!

5-6-7-8! What a great time I had today catching up with an old friend of mine, Amanda Ducharme. I haven't spoken to Amanda in over 10 years so I really was looking forward to seeing what she's been up to! We talked about her career that she's built from her passion of dance and human movement, making dance more accessible for her community, getting married right before the pandemic, and gaining wisdom from the generation before us. If you've ever thought about taking some fun and inclusive dance classes, find Amanda at Servus Place in St. Albert. Also, check out @orchesisdanceyeg or www.orchesisdancesoc.ca. We didn't get to this on the episode, but Amanda has a clothing line! Check out her Instagram @adfitness_dance

I was able to catch up with my friend, Nicole Fremit, today. We met over a decade ago at a bus stop, and have been friends ever since! It really goes to show how you never know who you can meet if you're willing to just say hi. We chat about choosing the hard path versus the easy one, leaning into discomfort, being spontaneous while also intentional, and being in a constant pursuit of self-discovery. There's so much great perspective in this episode. Enjoy!!

Today I got to catch up with an old friend/colleague of mine, Nicole Thompson. We worked together for approximately a year, and have only kept in touch through social media. I was really excited to catch up with her and hear about her (wild) journey throughout the years, because it's so different than just seeing it on a post. We chat about her relationship with each of her parents, her transition from her career in Occupational Therapy to Obstetrics and Gynecology, and her emotional experience with expanding her family. I hope you enjoy <3

Oh hi! I thought perhaps I should put myself in the hot seat and be the "guest" for Episode 10. I got my husband to be the host, and I really wasn't sure where this conversation was going to go. I promise, we didn't plan it out! We chat about the importance of my cultural upbringing, how I've learned to grow in relationship, CrossFit (with a shoutout to @richfroning lol), and I may also share why I ask all my guests to share 3 words of how others would describe them, and how they'd describe themselves. I hope you enjoy!

Merry Christmas! Today I got a chance to catch up with a friend that I've known for over 2 decades! We lost touch through the years, and so I was excited to be able to see what Shaheer has been up to. We chat about what led him to his current career as an Occupational Therapist, exploring a new creative outlet, learning while consuming on our phones, and more! If you've been thinking about diving into other creative avenues, I think you'd really value this episode. Enjoy! Find Shaheer on Instagram @theshiloedit

In episode 2, you heard from my good friend, Robyn Davidson. Today, you'll get to hear from her husband, Anthony Davidson! These two are some of our closest friends, what will I be able to learn about him today? We chat about their moves back and forth across Canada, his mindset behind decision making, changing perspective about money, and more! Thanks for tuning in!

Episode number lucky 7! Today we have Kayla Nguyen on the pod - someone I spent a lot of time with suffering at CrossFit workouts, and getting tortured at her physio clinic @risephysio.yeg. So I was super excited to get to know her even better. We chatted about the path she went down that led her to owning her clinic, embracing/shifting life's adventures, and more! Enjoy!

I'm back! It was great to return to the recording studio after having our third baby. Today I got a chance to chat with my friend, Matt, and discuss lessons from his athletic career, continuous (and exciting!) changes in his professional career, and knowing when to quit something. I've gotten to know Matt a bit before but really appreciated our conversation today and feel like I learned so much more!

In this episode I chat with Reynaldo, a relatively new friend whom I connected with when networking. Let me tell you, I did not expect a lot of things that came from this conversation! We chat about his mental health journey, his family history, adventures to find his roots, and future plans to give back! Enjoy :)

This episode I get to chat with my friend, Sarah, whom I've known for over 15 years! We reconnected a few years ago and have gotten to know each other better. Today we chat about her mental health journey, how to shaped her philosophy as a parent, and how it led to her discovering Montessori. Sarah has some big things happening for her community, have a listen and enjoy! Follow Sarah on Instagram @reallifemontimama

I got to sit down and chat with my friend, April - someone I know relatively well as we worked out a lot together, but learned so much more about today! We chat about reconnecting to the food we eat, her public health career, her journey with nutrition and fitness, and her past, present, and future adventures. She may even drop some exciting news! Thanks for tuning in! Check out April's adventures on YouTube - @aprilandhugh

In this episode I sit down with my good friend, Robyn. We chat about her career as a physical therapist and her transition into motherhood. We also have a beautiful discussion about her genetically special son, and important conversations that need to be had with each other to better understand everyone's special gifts. I hope you enjoy!

First episode! What better guest to have than...my husband! We've been married for over 10 years and known each other for 15. I ought to know him fairly well, right? I find it neat that I can still learn something new about him. We chat about sports, self-image, raising kids, and more. I hope you enjoy!