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S4 | E1 Special Guest: Kyla Thomson of Bella Brave returns

Kyla Thomson is the mother of Bella, aka Bella Brave, who you probably know from TikTok and Instagram. Bella is a beautiful 10-year-old girl who was born with several rare diseases and she and her mother chronicle their journey for the world to see—and spread joy to millions of people. Kyla and Alana chat for Rare Disease Day (February 29) and Kyla gives an update about Bella’s health and journey.
 
Topics discussed: 
Bella’s medical journey
The story of Bella’s bowel transplant
Comedy and keeping it light
Being real and relatable
Sharing their kids on social media
And more!
 
For more Kyla Thomson, please visit:
Bella Brave on the web
@KylaCT on Instagram
@KylaCT on TikTok
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

S3 | E8 Expert Spotlight: Nathalie Amlani, Personal Brand Photographer

Nathalie Amlani is the founder and chief photographer for Pictonat Photography. She captures businesses in action through storytelling, mindset and brand strategy. She knows that sharing your brand can be hard to define in words, but a well-thought-out strategic picture can say what words cannot describe. Natalie intuitively connects and reflects with the energy each business owner brings, their interests and how they relate to their audience.
 
Topics discussed: 
Nathalie’s career progression
Mapping out your brand visually
How often business owners should get new headshots
Why photos are more important than some people think
Branding 101: Storytelling 
And more!
 
For more Nathalie Amlani, please visit:
Pictonat Photography on the web
@pictonatbrandingcreative on IG
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

S3 | E7 Expert Spotlight: Jenni Diamond, Perinatal Trainer

Jenni Diamond is the founder of Jenni Diamond Health, an online platform that helps new and expecting moms and birthing individuals exercise safely through evidence-based workouts. She uses her extensive education in human anatomy, biomechanics and prenatal and postnatal exercise training to deliver the most successful and beneficial results for her clients.
 
Topics discussed: 
How Jenni started focusing on perinatal training specifically
Your core: Should you be training it while pregnant?
Breathwork for pelvic floor and core engagement
Exercise at 30 weeks of pregnancy and beyond
Pregnancy and exercise in general
And more!
 
For more Jenni Diamond, please visit:
Jenni Diamond Health on the web
@jennidiamondhealth on IG
 
More important links from Jenni:
2019 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity Throughout Pregnancy on the web
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

S3 | E6 Expert Spotlight: Shelagh Cummins, Business Coach

Shelagh Cummins is the founder and CEO of The Road to Seven™. She’s a transformative coach committed to helping women entrepreneurs shift from overwhelmed solopreneurs to savvy business owners. Her business’s mission is to help people reclaim time, build an effective team, streamline processes and boost profits while crafting a business that bolsters their lifestyle. At The Road to Seven™, they’re revolutionizing the narrative around investing in women and are dedicated to fostering impactful, fulfilling businesses.
 
Topics discussed: 
Shelagh’s career journey
Who Shelagh works with and why people need business coaching once they reach a certain level
Business and motherhood
A business owner’s ability to be fluid
Why business coaches even have business coaches
And more!
 
For more Shelagh Cummins, please visit:
The Road To Seven on the web
@shelaghcummins on IG
@theroadtosevencapital on IG
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.

S3 | E5 Expert Spotlight: Marnie and Rena Schwartz, Dance Studio Owners & Entrepreneurs

Identical twins Marnie and Rena have owned and operated ViBE Dance & Fitness Studio for over 21 years. ViBE is a one-of-a-kind non-competitive and accessibility-focused dance studio that treats everyone equally and without judgement. In 2021, they invented the Cartwhirler Cartwheel Mat, teaching kids of all ages to cartwheel. They are also co-authors of a nonfiction, self-help book called Empower Your ViBE. 
 
Topics discussed: 
The inclusive mentality behind ViBE Dance Studio
Striving to be 1% better
Business informing motherhood
Entrepreneurship and branding
Dance trending on social media
And more!
 
For more Marnie and Rena, please visit:
ViBE Dance Studio on the web
@ViBEDanceAndFitness on Instagram
@ViBEDanceAndFitness on TikTok
Cartwhirler Cartwheel Mat on the web
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

S3 | E4 Special Guest: Erin Pepler, Author and Writer

Erin Pepler is the author of Send Me Into The Woods Alone: Essays on Motherhood. She’s a freelance writer and mom of two who lives in the Greater Toronto Area. 
 
Topics discussed: 
The invisible workload of motherhood
How to manage the maternal mental load
The importance of community in parenthood
Matrescence: Why do we still not focus on it as a society?
Maternal mental health post pandemic
Finding the humour in parenting
And more!
 
For more Erin Pepler, please visit:
@ErinPepler on Instagram
Erin Pepler on the web
Send Me Into The Woods Alone book
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

S3 | E3 Special Guest: Brittany Donovan, Parenting While Chronically Ill

Brittany Donovan is a mom to a three-year-old little boy with medical complexities and who herself has many medical complexities of her own, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, mast cell activation syndome (MCAS), postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), Raynaud’s disease and more. She speaks about parenting while chronically ill.  
 
Topics discussed: 
Brittany’s medical journey
How she discovered her son’s medical complexities 
The day-to-day in their family
Mental health and having a support system
What parents with non-medically complex kids should know
And more!
 
For more Brittany Donovan, please visit:
@Brittany284 on Instagram
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

S3 | E2 Expert Spotlight: Emily Getz, Fertility Mindset Coach

Emily Getz is a certified fertility mindset coach and the founder of Day 1 Fertility. Day 1 offers a new perspective on how to experience the fertility journey—whether it’s listening to the podcast, joining the membership or by being a one-on-one coaching client, Emily provides the fertility community a fresh perspective by combining her personal experience with coaching.
 
Topics discussed: 
Fertility mindset coaching and how Emily came to find it
The fertility journey
The Day 1 Fertility playbook
Finding happiness and taking control of how you experience your life
Spirituality
And more!
 
For more Emily Getz, please visit:
@Day1Fertility on Instagram
Day 1 Fertility on the web
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

S3 | E1 Special Guest: Kat Cassidy of Living On A Loonie

Kat Cassidy, also known as @LivingOnALoonie, is an influencer who has mastered the art of living well on a budget. From couponing to personal finance tips, she empowers Canadians with practical tips and inspiring ideas to make the most out of every dollar (well, loonie).
 
Topics discussed: 
Kat’s background and how @LivingOnALoonie came about
What Canadian are talking to her about right now and the financial landscape in Canada
How couponing plays a role in her daily life
Stockpiling—an easy way to start couponing
Budgeting tips
Grocery stores, flyers and loyalty points
And more!
 
For more Kat Cassidy, please visit:
@LivingOnALoonie on TikTok
@LivingOnALoonie on Instagram
 
*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.

S2 | E15 Special Guest: Pinky Patel, Content Creator and Stand-Up Comedian

Originally from Illinois, Pinky Patel is a PTA mom turned creator, comedian and personality with a fan base of over 5 million. She is best known for her hilarious commentary and viral videos from her glam cave that have garnered over 64.5 million likes on TikTok. You can catch Pinky in a city near you on her much anticipated Hello My Priends Tour.
 
Topics discussed: 
How Pinky became a content creator
The journey from content creator to comedian
“Mom comedy” and how women are more than a singular thing
How her kids are dealing with mom being on tour
The story behind the crown
What’s next
And so much more!
 
For more Pinky Patel, please visit:
@pinkypatelofficial on Instagram
Pinky Patel on the web
 
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*Warning—this podcast is completely unfiltered. If you are around young children, we suggest headphones.
**Disclaimer: All opinions of our guests are their own and in no way represent those of Alana Kayfetz.