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Brought to you by Cladwell (www.cladwell.com). If you’re like most of us, you own entirely too many clothes. You probably have things you haven’t worn in years. And yet, when it comes time to dress up, we all say the same thing: “I’ve got nothing to wear!” How did we get here? Well, turns out, the problem isn’t our messy closets, it’s our messy relationship with clothes. Join Erin Flynn, CEO and founder of Cladwell, as she talks to experts in the industry, history, and psychology of fashion. ...
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This one's a little different. It’s just me and the microphone, talking directly to the Cladwell community (that's you!) about the important of the Capsule Wardrobe – especially now as we're all trying to figure out how to make 2021 different and better than what came before it. In this episode, I share why I believe "doing the work" of a capsule w…
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My special guest this week is Jennifer Singh: former TV reporter, current CEO of She’s Newsworthy Media where she offers PR strategy and media coaching. We talk about her career pivot, the impact of COVID-19, working from home, how women can step up and use their voices (in business or otherwise), allyship and inclusive marketing…and more! You can …
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Amanda D. Watson, author of The Juggling Mother: Coming Undone in the Age of Anxiety, is here to discuss her area of expertise! We talk about media representations of juggling mothers (in TV, movies, commercials) and who’s left out of them, plus I ask Amanda about her own little ones, her thoughts on all of the “mommy needs a drink” memes, the role…
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This week I’m chatting with Carolyn MacKenzie, cohost of Global’s The Morning Show – who is usually the one asking me the questions! We talk about pivoting to do the show from home during COVID, her recent rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, how her kids are doing back in school, what insider info she can give us about her cohost Jeff McArthur, how she…
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It’s impossible to share all of Dr. Liza Egbogah’s titles in the same breath: chiropractor and manual osteopath, designer of Dr. Liza shoes and bags (both comfortable and gorgeous), clinical director of the[fix] in Toronto (her “Face Fix” treatment is on my wish list)…oh, and she’s a mom too. In this interview we talk about some of her celebrity cl…
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This week I’m chatting with Cladwell cofounder and CEO Erin Flynn – I have the Cladwell personal styling app and use it all the time! We discuss purging closets (she took hers from 450 items to 75!), shopping intentionally (and how “planned obsolescence” and “perceived obsolescence” keep us shopping), the impact of COVID-19 on business, how to make…
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This week on the podcast Melissa Grelo, cohost of The Social and cofounder of marQ Designs, is here talking about filming the show from home, the post-COVID future of TV, her experience as a woman of colour, anti-racism allyship (genuine vs performative), why she left her teaching career for television,what’s coming next for her gender-neutral kids…
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We’re back from our COVID-19/summer hiatus and starting out strong with a conversation with the very kind and gracious Pattie Lovett-Reid, Chief Financial Commentator for CTV News. In this chat we cover a huge range of topics: COVID real estate, investments, setbacks and supports; choosing charities, talking to kids about money, her role with CTV a…
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PK Beans founder Traci Costa is here today talking about her kids’ clothing business, their fun and educational new subscription box and working at home with her husband and daughters during COVID-19, plus we have a big conversation about kids and the importance of play. What does free play really mean? What is the role of parents, and are they too…
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Now is the time to dress for yourself. In this special bonus episode, Cladwell CEO Erin Flynn talks the who, what, why, when, and how of the Closet Cleanout. (Spoiler alert: the "who" is you and the "when" is right now.) Learn how to appreciate what you have, do more with less, and clear out the clutter in your life. Get dressed easier, each and ev…
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It’s episode 50 and Mabel’s Labels maven and mom of six Julie Cole is here! We cover a lot of ground in this conversation: the celebrity customers that her multimillion dollar business has attracted, parenting (before and during COVID-19, including how she mobilizes the older kids to help the younger ones learn at home); organizing schedules, paper…
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Psychotherapist Kelly Bos is here with help for our COVID-19 stressors: working from home, physical distancing, parenting/schooling, health-related anxieties. and more. Also two book recommendations, and on the lighter side of things, how celebrities are handling the “learning at home concept” – HELLO! Canada magazine even asked me for my expert in…
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Lindsay Sealey, author of Rooted, Resilient, and Ready: Empowering Teen Girls as They Grow is here talking about the big issues: appearance, mental health, phones and social media, friendships, peer pressure...we cover it all!Also in this episode:This Mom Loves x Hidden Gems By Raquel for every bracelet purchased between now and April 24 we will be…
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Courtney Carver is the creator of the popular blog Be More with Less and the minimalist fashion challenge Project 333. Her work has truly taken on a life of its own, becoming a movement, and turning her into one of the top bloggers in the world on the subject of minimalism. Follow Courtney on Instagram and Twitter, and don't forget to check out her…
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Lauren Scruggs Kennedy is a New York Times Best Selling Author, a Wellness Warrior, Lifestyle blogger and founder of The Clean Sweep. In December 2011, Lauren’s life was forever changed after an accident that resulted in the loss of her left eye and left hand. She’s turned a horrific accident into a life of purpose, co-creating the “Beautifully Fla…
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Christy Carlson Romano is most notably known for being the former star of the popular Disney Channel series Even Stevens alongside Shia Lebouf. But she was also the voice of Kim Possible, the star of Disney’s Cadet Kelly, and Belle in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. (You may have even seen her in a Lifetime movie.) Today, she hosts the Y…
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Dr. Michella Marino is the Deputy Director of the Indiana Historical Bureau. She received her B.A. from Hanover College, M.A. from the University of Louisville, and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She specializes in 20th century US Women’s History, Sports History, and Oral History. Lindsey Beckley earned her bachelors from Ball …
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Sam Hills is a college dropout turned traveling musician, turned... hairstylist. Today, he’s the founder and owner of High Five Salon, recently named one of the top 100 salons in the country. He’s styled celebrities, built a thriving business, and even started a summer camp for hair stylists – Hair Camp – that attracts top beauty professionals and …
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Lee Vosburgh is an Ontario-based fashion blogger and an expert in simplifying style. Lee, like the rest of us, has tried and failed to shop her way into a personal style. In her search for a simpler closet, Lee developed the 10x10 challenge, which encourages creativity through limitation. Follow her on Instagram and Pinterest.…
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Levi is a Chicago-based director, writer, and photographer who helps startups with all of their creative needs. He wears so many hats, his hats have hats. He is the Creative Director at Jiobit (Techstars 2016), Video Director at Tovala (YC W16), Co-founder and Interface Designer at Cloverleaf (OCEAN 2017), and Owner of Le Video. He's also a writer,…
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Elizabeth Cline is a New York-based author, journalist, and expert on consumer culture, fast fashion, sustainability, and labor rights. In fact, she’s one of the world’s go-to experts on these subjects, you may have heard her interviewed on Al Jazeera, The New York Times, or NPR. She’s also written two books. The first, Overdressed: The Shockingly …
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Marcy D'Alessandro, Chair of the PRHC Mombassadors, is here sharing fundraising ups and downs, tips and tricks and a pile of ideas that might help you raise money for your cause! We're also talking about a couple of fun upcoming events for the Mombasadors, including their Girls Night Out: A Night in Nashville (...in Peterborough!)Marcy is also the …
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Raquel Paulo of Hidden Gems By Raquel is sharing all her tips and tricks for running a successful business while working a day job and raising kids! We talk about her highs and lows and everything in between, and of course also discuss our brand new bracelet collaboration, This Mom Loves x Hidden Gems by Raquel!Also in this episode:Followers: A Nov…
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Kate Wells and Jane Fitzgerald, each the mom of a child with special needs, are here sharing everything they want other moms to know, and answering a pile of listener questions: how to interact with a child with special needs, how to include them in activities like birthday parties, how all kids can benefit from inclusion and how to answer when you…
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Jessica Lahey, teacher, mom and bestselling author of The Gift of Failure, is here with tons of advice to help our kids become independent and thrive! We cover homework, bullying, rewards, parent/teacher relationships, the importance of free play and her surprise endorsement from Kristen Bell! Jessica also gives us a sneak peek at the fascinating s…
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Actress Jenn Robertson (she plays the mayor's wife Jocelyn Schitt on the hit show Schitt's Creek) is answering all our questions about the 6th and final season, as well as talking about her family, favourite things and what's next in her career!Also in this episode:Woman on the Edge by Canadian author Samantha M. Bailey(This was just announced as t…
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Financial educator Kelley Keehn is here answering questions about RESPs, online baking safety, why she won't ask us to make a budget, shopaholic strategies, how to talk money with partners and kids and more.Kelley Keehn's website, Instagram, Facebook and TwitterFor more information or to purchase Kelley's book Talk Money To Me: Save Well, Spend Som…
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Marci Ien of CTV's The Social is here to talk Raptors, race, opening up on national television, her IEN LEE shoe line and more! Marci was my very first Momterview on the blog back in 2010 and has continued to be unfailingly kind and generous in the time I have known her. Case in point: we originally recorded this episode months ago but ended up hav…
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The experts are here with advice to help you survive and thrive this holiday season! Caron Irwin is talking holiday parenting, Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe has holiday health covered, Lisa Orr's taking care of holiday etiquette and Chelsea Montgomery has tips for holiday stress! It's a jam-packed episode that you won't want to miss!Thanks to my editor L…
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Dr. Andrea Gelinas is a mom and business owner with an eye for design - and she's also been called Toronto's Coolest Dentist! She's here to chat about all of that and more. Also in this episode: ways to give back (you may not have heard of all of them), DIY gel manicures at home and as always, some book recommendations - this time a couple of great…
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Sangita Patel, host of Home To Win on HGTV Canada, is here to talk about Season 4 of the show - they're giving away a Home for the Holidays! We also talk about her famous Fitness Tuesdays, parenting our tween/teen girls, racism, travel tips and more! My previous interview with Sangita PatelFind Sangita on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter and her web…
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Registered Social Workers Tracy Condon and Laura Koekkoek of CK Social Work are here to unpack all of the issues associated with women's friendships: making friends, keeping friends, growing apart or breaking up with friends...we covered it all in this fun chat! Thanks to a listener for suggesting this interview topic - what a great idea! - and all…
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Lara Murray is with me to chat about easy, practical ways to produce less waste in your home - or classroom! I'm also sharing 8 ADHD facts that parents should know - even if your child isn't affected by it - and of course a book recommendation!You can find Lara Murray (and all her Norwex products) on Facebook and her website.My book reco: The Valed…
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Faith Dickinson is here talking about launching Cuddles for Cancer at the age of nine (!), winning the Diana Award, attending Harry and Meghan's wedding, how parents can encourage philanthropy and how you're never too young to make a difference!Receiving the Diana Award from Princes William and HarryCuddles for Cancer on Facebook, Instagram and Twi…
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In this episode, author Laurie Gelman talks about her new Class Mom sequel, the hilarious novel You've Been Volunteered, as well as parenting her teen girls, marriage advice (her husband is Live! with Kelly and Ryan executive producer Michael Gelman), what she misses about Canada and more!To purchase or find out more about You've Been VolunteeredLa…
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Designer Sarah Richardson is here to talk season 2 of Sarah Off the Grid - in the season finale of This Mom Loves!We also chat parenting (our girls are the same ages), sustainable design, Wayfair's very cool image search feature (I wish they had this when we were doing our huge reno!) and Sarah answers some listener questions too!In case you're int…
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Caron Irwin, founder of Roo Parenting, answers questions about siblings: ideal gaps, preparing a child for a sibling, sharing rooms, fighting, birth order theory, twins and more! You can find Caron at Roo Parenting, and on Instagram and Facebook.The "9 Minutes" advice I spotted on Facebook:In the "Favourite Things" segment I attempt to convince you…
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Mom, teacher and Canadian small business owner Kerrie Hansler gives us the scoop on her company, Sweet Reads Box, including the highs and lows of starting a business, how the box contents are selected, and how she fosters a love of reading with her twin boys.You can find more details about Sweet Reads (a really fun box which comes with a novel as w…
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Lisa Durante is a consultant who empowers moms in the workplace, and she has great insights to share for working moms and the businesses that employ them.You can find Lisa at her website and on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.In this episode I shared some behind-the-scenes details from my recent appearance on The Morning Show in Toronto. I forgot t…
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In this week's episode, longtime parenting author Ann Douglas answers questions about her fantastic new book, Happy Parents, Happy Kids. Plus, I share my latest read, and chat about growth mindset: what it is, and why you want it for your kids (and yourself).Ann Douglas's new book is Happy Parents, Happy Kids. You can find Ann on her website as wel…
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My very special guest, online lifestyle maven Jillian Harris, answers questions about her business success, her Instagram strategy, the biggest design mistake people make, the misconception people have about her and more! You can find Jillian on her website, as well as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.The new season of Love It or List It Vancouver p…
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