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In the last episode of 2023 and season 2, Sarah chats with Anna about the many things she juggles, including owning her own business in downtown St. John's.

They talk about lessons learned in 2023, speaking nicely to yourself, and calling yourself on your own bullshit. They also discuss supporting local and their words for 2024!

Stay tuned for new episodes in the new year :)

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This week Sarah talks with Amanda, who is one of 3 women running Newfoundland Witch Co!

They talk about owning your beliefs and whatever you are in tune with, and the certifications Amanda has relating to this craft. She mentions reiki, herbalism,  divination - basically all things energy, and the two events coming up this weekend offered just in time for Halloween!

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This week Mary Ann and Alex were joined by our regular guest host Kirsten Korosec.

Here's what the gang got into:

• FTX's former CEO SBF is heading to jail: We struggled to find much pity for the former celebrity executive.
• Better.com is going public: After much controversy Better.com's SPAC merger is a go. The deal is a fundraising mechanism by our understanding, though we had a bit of a tough time coming up with a bull case for the company in the present moment.
• Monday.com's growth: Alex has kept tabs on the earnings cycle as always, which led him to write rather kind things about Monday.com's most recent quarterly results. In short, the former startup is posting quick and cutting its losses and generating lots of cash. What's not to like?
• Vinfast went public, and investors are stoked: Another SPAC deal for the list today is the Vinfast debut. Vietnamese EV company Vinfast is now worth more than many major auto companies, despite falling revenues and massive unprofitability. So what, says the market.
• The IRA turns one: The Inflation Reduction Act's impact on American manufacturing is big, and growing. Europe might have been irked to start, but it appears that fans of domestic production have found their champion.
• The fundraising market: To close out the show we chatted about Becca's recent article on new venture funds raised by women, and a quick look at the pre-seed market for all the founders out there.

That's all from us this week. We are back Monday morning, chat then!

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In a true happy hour, Sarah sits down for a glass of wine with friends Becky and Jess to talk about their current experiences as single women. They discuss making new friends in your twenties, how life is different when you're single vs in a relationship, and if its really worth it to be a "chill girl" over a crazy one. They throw in a couple how-tos for beginning and ending situationships, and how being forced to be single for a little while can lead you to actually chose being single later.

We do often use examples of men/women but believe our discussion applies to everyone, we just speak from our own personal experiences. Everyone can relate to wanting the same effort that you give when it comes to relationships.

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After a little hiatus, Sarah is back for a 2 part episode, talking about her 6 week long Toronto/Europe trip. Joining her is Kelsey, who has her own experiences travelling abroad and travelling solo, specifically in France where Sarah spent the majority of her time.

The two answer questions from listeners and compare their experiences on travel safety, being bilingual abroad, and where to find the best food. They also talk about why long bus rides and sitting in silence can be good experiences and good for the soul.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode, part 2 with Kelsey!

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For Episode 4 of The Heart Gallery Podcast, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer talks to "artivist" Vidushi Yadav. Vidushi’s work revolves around gender justice, South Asian identity, access & right-based content. She is a communication & design consultant for multiple women rights, humanitarian & development organizations world-wide. Through her work she attempts to investigate gaze, representation, able-ism, gender binary, privilege & colonialism via image making. Listen to hear critical lessons & perspectives from Vidushi Yadav.

Visit The Heart Gallery's visual accompaniment for this podcast episode here (podcast transcript also available here).

HW from Vidushi: "Ask questions. And do not accept what is given to you, or what is considered the default of life. Ask, “why do I have to be like this” if something doesn't feel right. Examine where answers are coming from & look beyond the answers which are readily available. For example, there are so many things that we are told as women, like, “this is how you should be, this is how you should behave, this is what you shouldn't do, that's what you should do”. If you start asking questions, like, “why is it important for me to do this", or "what is stopping me to do that”… you can get closer & closer to what feels authentic to you."

Mentioned:
- Frida Kahlo
- Marina Abramović
- How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell.
- Seeing Like A Feminist by Nivedita Menon

Connect:
- Vidushi IG
- The Heart Gallery Instagram
- The Heart Gallery website
- Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer Instagram

Credits:
Samuel Cunningham for podcast editing, Cosmo Sheldrake for use of his song Pelicans We, podcast art by me, Rebeka Ryvola de Kremer.

Happy International Women's Day!

In this episode Sarah is speaking with her coworker, Melanie, who is the People and Culture (HR) Lead at Mysa. They talk about how maintaining equity and equality in the workplace, especially in male dominated industries, can be done and what their company does to celebrate IWD. Melanie also talks about what it means to be raising her 6 month old daughter, who is also mixed ethnicity, in todays world. 

Also discussed in this episode is the history of women's rights here in Newfoundland and how celebrating this day means you also acknowledge there is more to be done when it comes to equity across all genders. 

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This week Sarah is talking to Kim Whitten about learning to have a healthy relationship with exercise and fitness. Kim has been open about her weight loss/fitness journey and mental health, and continues to post about it on Instagram, Tiktok and Youtube. They talk about how their mentality surrounding nutrition and exercise has changed since they were teenagers, and how best to take control over this part of your life while focusing on the health benefits rather than how you look.

Trigger warning: Eating disorders/body dysmorphia/general nutrition and workout conversation.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode :) 

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Its a solo episode on a (traditionally) couples holiday! 

Sarah is on her own for this one, talking about love and making you feel validated regardless of your relationship status.  As a single gal for a few years now, she has some advice that will help you get through this Valentines Day if you're celebrating or staying cynical! She also has a comment for anyone trying to claim she is hating on men during this podcast (if you don't exhibit the behavior, we aren't talking to you bro!)

Love comes in many different forms, and recognizing that you can be happy and single or unhappy and in a relationship makes us realize that your relationship status does not define you or the amount of love you have in your life.

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Today Sarah chats with Lori about kicking off the year right by setting personal and professional goals! The owner of Lori&Co tells us how she went from starting a business with a rise and grind mentality, to still running a successful business today, but prioritizing self care. They talk about how to set all kinds of goals while still romanticizing  the simple things in your every day life.

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Kicking off the new year with Sarah is Dr Erin Woolridge, ND.  They cover A LOT. Starting off the new year often comes with setting personal, work-related, and activity goals, but we can't begin to think about those things if we are facing any kind of health symptoms.  Erin discusses where to begin, how to handle contradicting social media posts on what to eat and not eat, and how your hormones can be affected by what you consume. A common topic these days, they talk about coming off birth control and how our cycles affect how we feel.

Erin explains how naturopathic medicine focuses more on the root cause of your symptoms than what a traditional doctors visit may do. In a province where over 25% of people do not have a family doctor, she gives some tips for how to evaluate things in your life that may be causing physical health changes. 

To book an appointment with Erin, check out www.drerinwoolridge.com and @dr.erinw.nd on Instagram

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For the last episode of 2022 Sarah reflects on some things she does not want to see in 2023, a resolution she thinks everyone should try, and some ways to make your holiday gift giving a little more environmentally friendly. 

Our guest today, Kelli, talks about how she came to start Tipsy & Glitzy Bartending and what she has learned since beginning in 2020. She shares some of her favourite local businesses and gives some great advice that everyone should take into the new year with them!

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Episode 11 -October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, and so today Sarah hears from her friend Megan on her experience over the past year with her two pregnancies and 3 babies. They talk about making difficult decisions, how important it is to have a supportive partner when doing so, and how everyone needs to educate themselves on this issue - especially the people making laws about it. She also gives some tips on how to cope with grief and how to be there for someone going through similar situations. 

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode!

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Episode 10 - The Calm Place is a fairly new clinic here in St. Johns, offering everything from yoga to therapy in a comforting environment, and co-owner Alison is here to tell us all about it ! She gives insight in common traumatic experiences and stresses here in Newfoundland, and why our province needs more options when it comes to mental health care. For anyone listening who may be afraid of therapy or want to try it but don't know where to start, she explains why everyone can benefit and how you can begin! 

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode discussing Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance day!

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Have your spirit guides ever kept you so protected that they give you an anxiety attack when you're about to buy a crystal you aren't ready for?! Not saying that's what happened here for sure, but Sarah speaks about her interesting experiences with trying to buy crystals for the first time and having cool dreams.

Sarah and her cousin Shauna continue to discuss what Shauna has learned in her studies of astrology and her views on spirituality. Linking astrology into spirituality leads to a few other topics and the two discuss how you can be spiritual without believing a single thing they're talking about!

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode and make sure to follow Shauna's new account where you can consult her for tarot readings, birth chart readings, and lots more! 

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Welcome to Luxury Cultivated, the podcast for visionary founders ready to grow and scale their businesses with sustainable methods that showcase their brand brilliance. If you’re a founder who's excited to take your luxury brand to new heights, you’re in the right place.

Join me as I discuss the insights you need to know to dominate your market as a leader. Inside each episode, you’ll find nuggets of wisdom that will help you to expand your business further.

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Episode 7 - The first solo episode (with the exception of some voice clips and shoutouts to many people mentioned in this episode) where Sarah gives a quick rant on wedding expectations as a couple, guest, or member of a bridal party. She gives a quick overview of her time at Boots and Hearts in Oro Medonte, ON, and how they had to evacuate 30 minutes before Shania Twain was set to perform. We get a travel tip or two and Sarah shares a pet peeve she has just come to realize she hates when it comes to airport baggage. 

We also get a few voice clips from Boots and Hearts while trying to see if anyone has connections to NL - spoiler alert, they do.

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode, Virgo SZN with Shauna!

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Episode 6 - Nick Earle and Dan George are here this week, talking about their experiences as musicians in Newfoundland! They talk about becoming Nick Earle and the Reckless Hearts, writing music from dreams, and playing for crowds in downtown St.Johns. They also give their take on the dating scene in NL and their own support systems.

They discuss future festival plans and what comes next (spoiler: its an album release party this Friday July 22nd at the Rockhouse - go buy tickets)

Stay tuned for the next bi-weekly episode!

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Episode 5 - Sarah speaks with Jill, who is soon taking on her masters degree in social work, about her experience working in the field in Labrador. She talks about the lack of education in our province about indigenous people, how it has been working in a rural area, and how it feels to (not) celebrate Canada Day right now.  They also reflect on how a healthy relationship with a partner can help your career, and how their days working at a shoe store led them to where they are now. 

Stay tuned for a musical guest (!!) on the next bi-weekly episode! 

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