On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Joanna Goodman, the owner of the premiere luxury bedding boutique, Au Lit Linens, and the national best selling author of 7 novels, including The Inheritance, Home For Unwanted Girls and The Forgotten Daughter. The #1 national bestseller, The Home for Unwanted Girls, was on the Canadian bestseller list for more than six months. Joanna’s other novels include The Forgotten Daughter and The Finishing School, which were also national bestsellers. Her stories have appeared in The Fiddlehead, B & A Fiction, Event, The New Quarterly, and White Wall Review, as well as excerpted in Elisabeth Harvor’s fiction anthology, “A Room at the Heart of Things”. Originally from Montreal, Joanna now lives in Toronto with her husband and two children. And as just mentioned. Joanna is also the owner of the Toronto based linen store, Au Lit Linens . In 1981, Joanna’s mother Peggy Byron opened Boutique Au Lit in Montreal, one of the first bed linen shops in Canada to offer pure cotton sheets, instead of treated polyester. The store was an instant success, with people lining up outside the 700-square-foot store. Soon Byron expanded the business to include a factory where she manufactured her own collection of linens. Fifteen years later, Byron moved the retail end of the business to Toronto, where she would eventually take over a store almost ten times the size of her original boutique! Sadly, Joanna’s mother Peggy Byron passed away in July of 2014. And Today, Joanna who has developed her own passion for design and fine linens - is running the family business along with her husband, Miguel. When they're not in Toronto, they're travelling throughout Europe and the U.S, sourcing the world's finest linens, planning and designing new collections, tweeting, blogging, creating and changing the way people sleep. Their new flagship store is located at 147 Tycos Drive in Toronto and the space is approximately 10,000 square feet with 40 showcase beds, each styled in different fabrics, textures, and design themes. There are also expanded departments for bath and bath accessories, loungewear, and the full bedding and linen offering, including a dedicated Design Centre, allowing customers to explore fabrics, thread counts, and custom options. Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.

Coming up this week on Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined LIVE in the Zoomer Studios by renowned Advice Columnist and relationship expert, Lisi Tesher. Lisi started in journalism in the early 2000s, writing freelance travel pieces, and then three weekly columns for the free commuter newspaper, Metro, syndicated all across Canada. Not long after, she and her mother, Ellie Tesher, cohosted a weekly radio show for Toronto station, CFRB, called the “Ask Ellie and Lisi” show. When that ended, Lisi became Ellie’s editor and website manager. Three years ago, Lisi started sharing Ellie’s columns, while still editing and maintaining her website. And last year, Lisi officially took over the column, which runs 6 days a week, and is now called “Ask Lisi.” Lisi is a mom, a wife, a daughter, a cousin, an aunt, a sister, and a friend. She’s lived in six different countries, and has travelled to more than 80, through international schooling and through her time working on cruise ships. Lisi speaks three languages and can get by in a few more. She holds a BA in Humanities and a second BA in Applied Photography with a minor in Business. Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by the talented cast of the musical Extraordinary, musical theatre actresses, who are also mother and daughter, Charlotte Moore and Emily Masurkevitch. Also on the program is the show’s acclaimed playwright,composer and director, Jim Betts. Charlotte Moore has been a staple in Canadian Musical Theatre for over 40 years, including seasons with the Shaw Festival, the Charlottetown Festival, Drayton Entertainment and Mirvish. She won a Dora Mavor Moore Award in 1990 for “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” and was nominated again exactly 30 years later for “Sunday In The Park With George.” She has three solo albums to her credit: “Friends of Mine- Songs From Canadian Musicals” (2004), “Long Road Back” (2017) which features all original material, and “Some Comfort Here” (2021) with Mark Camilleri. Hailing from Toronto, Emily Masurkevitch is a multidisciplinary artist and Sheridan college graduate. Previous credits include: (For the Grove Theatre) Cinderella in Into The Woods, lead vocalist in ABBA, Elton John and Carole King tributes. (For Victoria Play House Petrolia) Jonas and Barry in the Home, Oil Rush and Starbright. As well, she was in the runaway hit of the 2023 Toronto Fringe, Dancer and more! Jim Betts is an award-winning playwright and composer who loves writing, and celebrating, Canadian Musical Theatre. His Canadian themed musicals include Colours In The Storm (about Tom Thomson), The Shooting Of Dan McGrew, Lucy Maude & Anne, Extraordinary (The Extraordinary Life Of An Ordinary Woman), The Fabulous Kelley, and the upcoming Bluenose (written with composer John Estacio). He has also produced Stan Rogers • A Matter Of Heart, and published the Canadian Musical Theatre song collections, Field Of Stars. He is a former Artistic Director of Smile Theatre, Theatre Orangeville and ScriptLab, and started the Canadian Musical Theatre course at Sheridan College. Last summer the new musical, Dancer (A Musical in Ten Furlongs), with book and lyrics by Jim and music by Marek Norman, won the Adams Prize for New Musical, which earned them a spot in the 2023 Toronto Fringe Festival. The show, produced by Jim and his wife Kate Barris, was a Fringe favourite, received 9 Broadway World Toronto Award nominations and won the award for Best Choreography in a Musical or Play. Dancer is now scheduled for a return Toronto production in 2026. The Smile Theatre is a registered charity that has been bringing joy to seniors in care for over 50 years. They enrich lives by presenting professional, thoughtfully crafted musical theatre performances created especially for older adults. Beyond their shows, they also offer creative programs and practical resources to help care workers and family members connect more deeply with their loved ones. The Smile Theatre’s work reaches people in Long-Term Care, Retirement Homes, Seniors’ Active Living Centres, Rehabilitation Centres, and Mental Health Facilities, making every interaction more meaningful and memorable. To learn more about The Smile Theatre visit: https://smiletheatre.com/ Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by manifestation expert, coach, author, and creator of the “Manifest Everything Actionably Tangibly Guide”, the Manifestation Mentor, Milli Fox. Milli Fox is a manifestation coach, speaker, and two-time published author known for her grounded, no-fluff approach to conscious creation. After walking away from an unaligned marriage and rebuilding her life from scratch, Milli manifested deep love, doubled her income, and stepped into her most authentic self, all by rewriting the way she related to her own nervous system, desires, and self-trust. Now, she helps high-achieving women do the same through her signature MANIFEST OS™ method- a trauma-informed, nervous-system-based approach to manifestation that actually works. Forget the toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing, Milli's work is about real tools, deep healing, and stepping into your "vision board life" with confidence, ease, and joy. You can find her leading the Manifestation Baddie movement, coaching women into their next evolution, and reminding everyone that they're not doing it wrong-they're just ready for a better operating system. Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to yoga and meditation. Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by yoga instructor, Jodi Fischtein as well as the owner of 889 Community, Signy Gissuradottir.  Jodi Fischtein is a certified yoga instructor in Toronto and has been practicing yoga since 2000. Jodi began to consider yoga teaching training in 2007, and then began the slow journey to share what she has come to love. She received fundamental training (250 hrs) in Vinyasa and Hatha at The Yoga Sanctuary in Toronto in 2007-08 followed by PreNatal Yoga training. In 2010, she began her second training in Venice Beach, California to study the core modules of Prana Flow. She remains deeply grateful to studying with the founder of Prana Flow, Shiva Rea. In understanding Prana Flow methods, one can express the sequencing as kramas (stages) that lead to one’s full expression in asana. That year Jodi went to Kerala, India with Shiva Rea to understand local Ayurvedic customs, as well as Kalarippayattu, an ancient South Indian martial art tradition. As Jodi nears the completion of 500 hours in Prana Flow Yoga, she continues to serve both her personal practice and her students. In March 2014 Jodi immersed herself in the Mysore tradition for Primary Series at Purple Valley Yoga in Goa, India under the guidance of Petri Räisänen. This discipline also had an effect on her strength and agility. Today she humbly practices Ashtanga 4-5 times per week. Jodi also believes deeply in the cumulative benefits of Yin yoga. She began studying the concepts of TCM and Yin yoga with Tracy Soghrati in Toronto in 2011 and she has completed Phase 1 of Thai Yoga massage as she feels it brings a healing touch for hands-on adjustments for students in her Yin and Vinyasa classes. Jodi received her B.A. in English Literature and Creative Writing at New York University and she is currently completing certification in Applied Specialization in Mindfulness Meditation at the University of Toronto. 889 Community is a female-led wellness studio and boutique that has been rooted in connection, growth, and authenticity since opening its doors in 2007. Its mission is simple: to welcome each person exactly as they are and help them feel truly at home in the space. At 889 Community, home means feeling respected and encouraged. It’s found within the body—both in and out of practice. It’s a space where meaningful connection lives and where real people come together to support one another. The teaching team at 889 Community is the heart of the studio. Each teacher brings knowledge, awareness, and a genuine commitment to guiding others in mind-body growth. 889 Community is devoted to holding space where individuals feel seen, valued, and supported—wherever they are on their journey. All offerings are intentionally created to foster a diverse and inclusive community. Whether someone is stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening a long-standing practice, 889 Community meets them where they are. The 889 Shop is a thoughtfully curated lifestyle and wellness boutique. It features clean, natural beauty and self-care products, a full selection of props for at-home yoga, Pilates, barre, and meditation practices, and a versatile range of casual, active, and work-from-home clothing. Located in the heart of Yorkville at 101 Yorkville Avenue, Toronto, 889 Community invites everyone to come as they are—and to feel truly at home. Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to fashion and Toronto’s first ever large scale luxury resale shopping event. Host Judy Librach is joined by Amy Polevoy, the Style Heiress, and event creator of the upcoming Angels Wear Preloved: The Luxury Resale Show, featuring vendors like Dawn’s award-winning Rewind Couture.  Rewind is Toronto’s premier destination for luxury designer resale. Rewind offers women a curated collection of coveted designer women’s wear, up to 90% off retail. Shoppers get exclusive access to the elite closets of Toronto and the glamorous runways around the world. Rewind will be bringing a collection of over 100 pieces from designers such as Chanel, Brunello Cucinelli, Balmain, Fendi, Gucci, Valentino, Oscar de la Renta and much more. All items will be 70-90% off regular retail prices.  Also on the program and featured at the event is The Restylist, Dahlia Paul! For years, Dahlia Paul, was the founder of Restyle/Renew, a boutique dedicated to helping women refresh their wardrobes. With a background as a teacher for 18 years, Dahlia naturally gravitated toward guiding and educating her clients, helping them understand not just what to wear, but why. Restyle/Renew was her first step into creating a curated fashion destination. Today, Dahlia has rebranded and elevated her vision as The Restylist. This new chapter is rooted in her lifelong inspiration from the arts and her family: theatre and music outings with her parents. And not only were her grandparents professional musicians, her 99-year-old grandmother always embodies timeless style. With this rebrand, Dahlia focuses on one-of-a-kind, experience-driven styling where exclusivity, individuality, and artistry are at the heart. Each appointment is more than shopping—it’s a curated, personal experience, designed to make every woman feel confident, elevated, and truly seen. Also on the program is Amy Polevoy, also known as The Style Heiress. In high school, Amy Polevoy discovered a deep love for vintage shopping and she was drawn to the thrill of finding that perfectly unique piece that set her apart. Whether it was a distressed pair of Levi’s, a patchwork jacket, or a tooled leather belt with an ornate buckle (a style signature she still leans on today), Amy quickly became known for her elevated fashion sense. She was a regular at Winners—Canada’s version of Saks Off Fifth—scouring the racks for designer deals. For Amy, there were few things more exhilarating than the hunt for a bargain. Although she fell for the trends of the time (BIG STAR Jeans and INDIAN MOTORCYCLE baby tees included), she always held out for the big sample sales where she could maximize her budget. As her wardrobe evolved, so did her reputation among peers—and unfortunately, so did her anxiety issues, which began in her teens and would become a lifelong companion. During university, Amy worked at Mendocino, one of Toronto’s most coveted fashion destinations. As a store manager, she received a $750 clothing allowance every quarter and 50% off everything else. For Amy, it wasn’t just a job—it was a jackpot. Customers asked to shop with her by name, and her friends constantly reached out for fashion advice. Her confidence—and passion for the fashion industry—continued to flourish. In her twenties and early thirties, Amy held respected positions with some of Canada’s most influential media brands, including Tribute Magazine, MuchMusic, and MTV Canada. She had the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, including Jamie Salter, now the founder and CEO of Authentic Brands Group—a powerhouse in the global fashion space. Amy’s final role in the corporate world was, to her, the ultimate dream job: working at FLARE, Canada’s #1 fashion magazine. Surrounded by the best in the industry, she found validation not only in her work but in her personal style, which continued to earn admiration. But when Rogers Communications made the decision to shut down FLARE as ...

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss,Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by author of the new book “Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play,” Wendy Valentine. Wendy Valentine is author of Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play and host of The Midlife Makeover Show, which is a top-rated podcast for women in midlife.  Wendy helps women kick fear to the curb, reignite their spark, and wake up to what’s possible. Wendy says that midlife isn’t what it used to be. Today, nearly 60% of Gen X women describe themselves as stressed out and grappling with debt, caregiving responsibilities, marital dissatisfaction, hormonal shifts, declining health, and career burnout—often all at once. The old mantra of “just push through it” no longer suffices. What’s missing is a modern roadmap tailored to the unique challenges and aspirations of today’s women.  Enter Wendy Valentine — host of The Midlife Makeover Show podcast and author of the upcoming new book Women Waking Up: The Midlife Manifesto for Passion, Purpose, and Play (New World Library, September 9, 2025), which redefines midlife not as a crisis, but as a powerful opportunity for reinvention. “The steps I had to take to become a happier, healthier, and more peaceful woman were delivered to me in a vision — a crazy, out-of-the- blue vision of me driving an RV across the country,” writes Wendy. “Driving an RV across the country seemed really crazy, but staying stuck in the same cycle of pain and misery seemed even crazier. I realized that either road would take a ton of effort, so I might as well put my energy into building a better life for myself.” Like millions of other women, Wendy entered midlife plagued with a host of seemingly insurmountable problems: unemployment, divorce, anxiety, a mountain of debt, the death of her brother, and chronic illness.  In Women Waking Up, she draws from her transformative journey of making her RV dream a reality to offer step-by-step guidance readers can use to go from the point A of angst to point B bliss. At the heart of the book is Wendy’s empowering seven-step F.R.E.E.D.O.M. process — a practical and inspiring roadmap that empowers women to create their own midlife makeover. Her signature tool called the Wheel of Midlife helps readers assess where they are in key areas of their lives — family, finance, health, career, friends, love, leisure, and growth — and choose where they want to go next. “After years of dedicated research, deep soul-searching, and a transformative journey that awakened my superhero, I’ve crafted the ultimate guide to help you experience your own revival,” writes Valentine. “So get ready to fly high and harness the power within. Your superhero is ready to leap back into action, and the world is ready to be amazed by what you’re capable of.” Join us this Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by parenting expert Alyson Schafer for the sixth annual Back To School Special. Alyson Schafer is an internationally acclaimed parenting expert, speaker, bestselling author, and media personality. Armed with years of research and clinical experience, Alyson presents concepts from ‘depth psychology’ on stages around the world. Alyson is able to break down complex ideas and present them in ways that are easy for parents to understand and more importantly, implement. Parents seek solutions and Alyson’s forte is delivering actionable tactics that arm parents with the skills and confidence they need to face modern life challenges. Using humour and relatable storytelling, she provides a fresh and positive understanding of family dynamics. “The end goal is to raise resilient, caring and capable kids – and have fun along the way!” - Alyson Schafer Selected as a presenter at the inaugural TEDx Kids in Belgium, she is now a three-time TEDx presenter, and author of three bestselling parenting books with Harper Collins Canada: Breaking the Good Mom Myth; Honey, I Wrecked the Kids; and Ain’t Misbehavin’ – each of which have been translated into multiple languages including Russian, Korean, Bulgarian, and Turkish. Media loves Alyson. She is the resident parenting expert with regular segments on several national TV and radio outlets and is often quoted in such notable publications as Cosmopolitan, Real Simple, Parent Magazine, Reader’s Digest, The Washington Post, HuffPost Parents and more. Besides guest appearances, Alyson also created and hosts TV’s “The Parenting Show” and the popular podcast “Parenting The Adlerian Way”, which has been voted #1 parenting podcast by FeedSpot. Brands call on Alyson for her insights into family life. She has worked with such notables as Bank of Montreal, L’Oréal, Huggies, Kijiji, Kellogg’s’, Ronald McDonald House, Earth Rangers, Facebook, Labatt’s and more. Alyson is a parent of two grown daughters and resides in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Join us this Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Toronto based mom, entrepreneur, and community leader, Alana Kayfetz! Alana Kayfetz is a Toronto based mom, entrepreneur, and community leader, who is known for building vibrant support spaces for mothers and their families. Alana is the ultimate community builder, connector and networking maven; she loves to bring people together. She is also a seasoned events and marketing professional with years of experience under her belt, planning complex events for start ups, corporate and not-for-profit organizations.   She is also the visionary, creator and founder of this wonderful community called The Mom Halo - a thriving community for moms, offering in person and virtual events such as Momfest and Camp Mom Halo and a popular podcast “Mom Halo,” tailored for modern parenthood. She initially launched Moms TO in Toronto and then expanded the social meetups to cities like Hamilton and New York City. Driven by her passion for helping moms feel less isolated, Mom Halo is a dynamic community dedicated to transforming motherhood. Their mission is to enrich moms’ lives by providing exceptional experiences that prioritize everyone’s well-being and joy.  After having her first child, Alana looked for ways to connect with other moms and didn't exactly find exactly what she was looking for. So Alana began hosting events first in her own home and then around the city of Toronto, in various restaurants and cafes. Eventually, Alana started running monthly mommy daytime socials and get-aways to Prince Edward County Wine country. Before she even realized, Mom Halo was born- reinventing motherhood forever.  She is also a fundraising advocate. She has raised $250,000 for Sick Kids Hospital to support parents and caregivers.  As a mom of 4 kids under the age of 8, she has reinvented how she tackles life’s challenges, and she has created a method for mom entrepreneurs called the Kayfetz Method, that is a lifestyle first approach to business, that puts your dreams at the center of your biz plans.  Alana also acquired the Mommyfluencer agency- matchmaking the right mom creator, to the right brands. Also on the program, we have singer-songwriter Sage Siegel!  SAGE (Sage Siegel) is a 22-year-old Toronto-based singer-songwriter whose passion for music began before she could even speak. At 13, she became a Mini Pop Kid, performing and recording with Canada’s top kids’ music brand. Since then, she has grown an online following of nearly 100,000 through her YouTube and TikTok covers, including a viral rendition of Beyoncé’s “Halo.” With her soulful tone and distinctive harmonies, SAGE continues to hone her craft. She just graduated from the Media, Information & Technoculture program at University of Western, SAGE hopes to continue writing original music and work on her career as a musician. Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by award-winning Canadian investigative journalist, documentary filmmaker, and the bestselling author of "The Traitor’s Daughter: Captured by the Nazis, Pursued by the KGB, My Mother’s Odyssey to Freedom From Her Secret Past." Roxana Spicer grew up in Netherhill, Saskatchewan, population 80. As a documentary filmmaker and former CBC investigative journalist, her award-winning work across Canada helped lead to real change including a BC government apology to Russian Doukhobor children forcibly removed from their homes in the 1950s. She has pursued stories in remotest Ecuador, the Arabian Desert, and the North Sea; she has reported from a high-tech ocean dive ship, a nomadic Kyrgyz yurt, and made multiple trips to Russia during the “wild west” years following the fall of the Soviet Union. The most elusive interview subject over her forty-year career remained her own mother.  As a child, Roxana would sometimes wake to the sound of the Red Army choir. She would tip-toe downstairs to find her mother, cigarette in one hand and Black Russian in the other, singing along. Roxana would keep her company, and wonder.... Everyone in their village knew Agnes Spicer was Russian, that she had been a captive of the Nazis. And that was all they knew, because Agnes kept her secrets close: how she managed to escape Germany, what the tattoo on her arm meant, even her real name.  Discovering the truth about her beloved, charismatic, volatile mother became Roxana's obsession. Throughout her career as a journalist and documentarian, between investigations across Canada and around the world, she always went home to ask her mother more questions, often while filming.  Roxana also took every chance to visit the few places that she did know played a role in her mother's story: Bad Salzuflen, Germany, home to POW slave labourers during the war; notorious concentration camps; and Russia. Under Gorbachev, Yeltsin, and the early years of Putin, she was able to find people, places, and documents that are now—perhaps forever—lost again.  The Traitor's Daughter is intimate and exhaustively researched, vividly conversational, and shot through with Agnes Spicer's irrepressible, fiery personality. It is a true labour of love as well as a triumph of blending personal biography with sweeping history. The conversation was fascinating, eye opening, and truly riveting.  Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach was joined LIVE in the Zoomer Studios by four incredible female entrepreneurs! Leslie Gottlieb is a Mama, Content Creator, Host & Speaker, and Writer/Producer with a passion for visual storytelling and creative collaboration. Working across film, television, commercials, digital content and new media, Leslie has eighteen years of professional experience in the Media Industry. Leslie began her career working in Radio at 92.5 Jack FM as an on-air personality. She then moved into Television and spent several years working in children's TV at DHX Media in various production and casting roles.   In 2010, Leslie’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to co-found KLP, a Toronto-based video production company, that specialized in creating original and branded content across all media platforms.  Leslie has had the pleasure of working with global brands like PlayStation and TD Bank, and one of her short films premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.  More recently, her career journey shifted again when she stepped into a Marketing role where she led the launch of a revolutionary, eco-friendly, proudly Canadian, reusable water bottle called Smartbottle.  Currently, Leslie has returned to her on-air passion with her latest venture, Hey, It's Leslie, where she creates content that celebrates female entrepreneurs and promotes incredible, female-founded products, events and services. Her platform also shares content about Mom Life and aims to inject comedy into the everyday as well.  She also just launched a weekly live interview series titled "The Leslie Lives" that features Leslie interviewing Female Entrepreneurs about their journey in business. The show airs every Friday at 12pm EST on Instagram Live on her @heyitsleslieg Instagram page. Leslie is also the founder of Erapreneur, A Fun-First Community, designed to redefine the entrepreneurial experience for women. Inspired by her own path as a business owner and countless conversations with fellow female founders, Leslie created Erapreneur to bring more joy, laughter, play, and fulfillment to the entrepreneurial ride. Through events, storytelling, and meaningful connections, the platform brings together like-minded women to grow, collaborate, and support one another—not just as entrepreneurs, but as whole, creative humans, stepping confidently into their next era. Nadia Kotsos is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and the founder of Drink Juice Co., established in 2015. Inspired by her personal health and wellness journey, Nadia launched the company to empower others to lead healthier lifestyles through nutritionist-approved, nutrient-dense juices. A graduate of the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, she brings a strong focus on digestive health to every offering. With a hands-on, thoughtful approach, Nadia ensures each juice is something she would use herself—reflected in her guiding philosophy: “What we provide, I have at home myself.” Natalie Gallifent is the creator of Seatsquare - Luxurious, portable protection and elevated comfort - wherever you sit. Handcrafted seat cushions and covers, she creates handcrafted seat cushions and covers for comfort, insulation, dirt, stains, and odors. She has also created the new Kushee- the luxe seat cushion for Sports Parents. The Seat Square is wonderful for protecting your clothing and for creating insulation from the heat and cold. Emily MacLellan is the founder of MacRose Design Co., she specializes in floral artistry that elevates experiences. From intimate gatherings to large-scale productions, Emily partners with event planners and hospitality teams to bring custom floral visions to life that are rooted in intentional design and seamless execution. With a background in wedding planning and a deep appreciation for the nuances of events, she understands the value of trusted partnerships and impeccable presentation. Whether it's a week ...

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined LIVE in the Zoomer Studios by Nutritionist and best selling cookbook author, Rose Reisman.  Rose Reisman is an award-winning entrepreneur, caterer, author and media personality – not to mention, a mother of four and grandmother of four! As a registered  nutritional consultant and Personal Specialist Trainer, armed with an MBA, Rose has taken her passion for healthy living and developed it into a multi-faceted enterprise, making her one of Canada’s leading authorities on the art of eating and living well. Rose is the consultant of Rose Reisman Catering, which focuses on healthy cuisine.  She also oversees Personal Gourmet, a convenient and flexible fresh and frozen individual meal plan.  Rose is a frequent speaker on national TV and radio, including Breakfast Television and 680News.  Rose is also a sought-after speaker, spokesperson, media personality and columnist across Canada. She has published 21 cookbooks, including her latest, Rose Reisman’s “Meal Revolution”, an updated recipe book for the newest Canada’s Food Guide.  Also on the program, we have former talent agent and now Thinking Partner and Coach, Jess Rapp. Jess Rapp is a Thinking Partner who supports creative professionals through coaching, counselling, and mentorship. She offers perspective and personalized strategies to help artists navigate the complexities of their chosen industries. With over 25 years of experience in the entertainment business, Jess is uniquely positioned to assist artists as they face the challenges, changes, and choices that come with a creative life. The first decade of her career was spent working in the creation of new theatre, music management, and television production in Toronto, Halifax, and New York. In 2007, a well-established talent agent posed a question that shifted her path: “Have you ever thought about being an Agent?” That moment marked the beginning of a new chapter. Jess went on to work at some of the top talent agencies in the business before founding her own agency, Jess Rapp Talent, in 2014. Over the next 12 years, she represented remarkable and creative individuals in a career full of highs, lows, and transformative experiences. Through this journey, Jess came to understand the deep joys and unique challenges that accompany a life rooted in creative expression. Recognizing the need for a space where artists could feel truly seen and supported, she made the decision in 2019 to close her agency and launch a coaching and mentorship practice focused on artists. Jess believes that creative professionals don’t have to go it alone. As a Thinking Partner, she offers guidance, clarity, and compassionate support to those walking the creative path. Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined LIVE in the Zoomer Studios by designer, creative director, artist and author Tiffany Pratt. Tiffany started her creative career in New York and Connecticut, working within the fashion, beauty, and toy industries. During this time, she also took on her first home renovation of a 4,000 square foot home. Then in 2008, she returned to Canada to open up a Toronto-based art studio, Glitter Pie, where she taught children and adults the true magic of making. The concept of this space also became a national children’s art making product and pushed her process over product creating style to new heights.  During this time, Tiffany made numerous appearances on daytime television to spread the joy of creativity and making. Tiffany’s prime-time television career kicked off with HGTV Canada’s, Buy IT, Fix IT, Sell IT. She was then a designer for four seasons of HGTV Canada’s Home to Win and worked on several episodes of Family Home Overhaul. In February 2021, Tiffany became the co-host of Food Network Canada’s new show Project Bakeover. As an artist at heart, in 2016,  Tiffany authored her first book with Penguin Random House titled This Can Be Beautiful, which showcases her love of reimagining objects into new useful things. While promoting the book Tiffany did numerous promotional talks, which set up her next big project. Wanting to connect with people in new ways, in 2018, Tiffany launched The Love Jam podcast as an inspirational and resourceful place to feel full, creatively sparked, and embrace yourself fully. Each podcast is a conversation through all the facets of life with people who pour love into everything they do.   Amongst all of these projects, she’s built a busy and successful residential and commercial design practice. As well as working with brands art directing and directing commercials, selling her art at numerous Ontario art galleries and turning her creative eye on creating beautiful things like scarves, puzzles and art there is no end to what may come next. As an authentic creator, Tiffany plants all of the seeds of her imagination and awaits when they will spring up so she can watch her many dreams blossom. Also on the program is incredibly talented Singer/Songwriter Maya Gamzu  Maya Gamzu is a passionate singer with 10 years of experience. She began her musical journey at six years old and has since performed in singing competitions all across Israel, Europe, and Canada. In 2023, she had the opportunity to share her voice on Canada’s Got Talent, earning her a Golden Buzzer and reaching the semi-finals. Last summer Maya attended Berklee College of Music’s Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive Program on scholarship. With a passion for music, Maya is excited to continue pursuing her career as an artist and sharing her music with the world. Maya is also the front woman for the band Five Flows, which is an international band that blends jazz, pop, and rock with a fresh, laid-back sound. Each of the four members comes from a different country: Maya from Canada, Chloe from Belgium, Martina from Argentina, and Lucca from Brazil. The group formed during late-night jam sessions at Berklee’s Aspire summer program in 2024, and their music combines smooth grooves, catchy melodies, and a shared love for experimenting across styles. Listen to Maya's and Five Flows' music here: Drown On You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDh7nBvGj3w&list=RDxDh7nBvGj3w&start_radio=1 Torn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJtKpwlqJwM&list=RDgJtKpwlqJwM&start_radio=1 Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Lisa Bragg. Lisa is a former TV journalist and now a Keynote Speaker, advisor and the author of the book “Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion.” Lisa Bragg believes that too often, talented professionals and organizations assume their work will speak for itself, only to find themselves overlooked. The reality is that recognition doesn’t just happen; it must be built strategically. Lisa helps leaders, businesses, and high achievers navigate today’s noisy, competitive world by showing them how to amplify their success and increase their influence. As a former broadcast journalist, Lisa built a career telling other people’s stories but saw too many brilliant individuals and teams struggle to gain the recognition they deserved. Determined to change the narrative, she founded MediaFace, a content and digital storytelling company that became one of Canada’s fastest-growing businesses. The company was named to the Growth 500 list twice and helped major organizations showcase their expertise and become trusted industry authorities. Lisa is the author of Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion, a book that blends cutting-edge research with practical strategies to help professionals and organizations claim the recognition they deserve. Her clients include Fortune 500 firms, global associations, and industry-leading entrepreneurs. They credit her with unlocking game-changing opportunities, increasing visibility, and driving measurable business growth. With the ability to work seamlessly across the U.S. and Canada, Lisa is a trusted partner for high-stakes events, ensuring a smooth experience for planners and audiences alike. Dynamic on stage and unapologetically authentic, she challenges audiences to rethink how they present their success. She gives them the tools to stand out, build influence, and seize more opportunities. Off stage, she is a proud mom to a 15-year-old daughter and lives in Toronto with her entrepreneur husband, a 95-pound dog, and two mischievous cats. Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Author, Mindfulness Expert and Founder of the Balanced Mind Meditation Center in California, Julie Potiker. A former attorney, Julie is a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion teacher and founder of the Balanced Mind Meditation Center in La Jolla, California. She began her in-depth study of mindfulness after graduating from the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program at the University of California, San Diego. She was trained by Kristin Neff, Christopher Germer, and UCSD as a Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher. She went on to study with Rick Hanson, becoming a graduate of his Positive Neuroplasticity Training Professional Course. Julie also completed Brené Brown’s Living Brave Semester. During COVID-19 shelter-in-place, Julie graduated from David Tres-leaven’s Advanced Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Course. Additionally, she completed teacher training for the Mindful Self-Compassion Adaptation for Healthcare Communities and the Mindful Self-Compassion short course for teaching online during the pandemic. Since then she has added David Kessler’s Grief Educator Training to her extensive certifications. She holds a Bachelor of General Studies from the University of Michigan and a J.D. (Juris Doctor) from George Washington University. "SNAP!" as well as Julie's first book, “Life Falls Apart, but You Don’t Have To: Mindful Methods for Staying Calm in the Midst of Chaos," are also now available on audiobook. Julie’s work has been featured by The Oprah Magazine, Costco Connection, AARP, AP News, NBC, CBS, Fox, The CW, and many more. Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Honey Jam Founder and visionary and now member of the Order Of Canada Ebonnie Rowe, as well as legendary and acclaimed celebrity Vocal Coach, Elaine Overholt. Throughout her career, Ebonnie Rowe has been dedicated to the growth of others and the support of causes with a positive community impact. Born in Montreal and raised mostly in Toronto, both of her Barbadian parents had a commitment to voluntarism and involvement in the community and raised the family in that tradition of service and helping others. While studying at the University of Toronto, a friend of hers died suddenly. The loss was devastating; it made her realize the shortness of life, and the silent despair suffered by many. This fueled her need to do something that meant something, and to leave a significant legacy. Determined to have a constructive influence on the lives of others, she went on to volunteer with many organizations that cater to some of society’s overlooked groups, eventually founding a mentorship program - “Each One Teach One”, which matched black youth with Black professionals, the idea being that the youth needed to see themselves succeeding in places that they aspired to be, in order to combat the negative stereotypes they were seeing of Black people portrayed in the media. She also started PhemPhat Entertainment Group, a dynamic, non-profit company that provides promotional, mentoring, networking, educational and performance opportunities for emerging female Artists. Ebonnie is the producer of the Honey Jam concert and artist development programme for young female artists from across Canada, of all cultures and musical genres. Artists such as Grammy Award winners Nelly Furtado and Melanie Fiona, along with Juno winners Kellylee Evans, Jully Black, Haviah Mighty, LU KALA and many others, performed early in their careers. Rowe has organized impactful experiences for the artists such as songwriting camps, industry workshops, mentor cafe's, tickets to major artist concerts, opportunities to attend the Polaris, Juno and Grammy Awards, and sessions to learn from major artists such as Jessie Reyez, Serena Ryder, Deborah Cox, Marsha Ambrosius, Destiny's Child original member LeToya Luckett, Elle Varner, Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae and more. The programme creates a welcoming, supportive sisterhood and a safe space to be vulnerable, to learn, to build self esteem and long-lasting relationships. It is for her a total passion project. Featured in the book “Canada 150 Women - Conversations with Leaders, Champions & Luminaries”, listed in the Who’s Who of Canadian Women, Ebonnie was also featured in TD Bank’s Canada-Wide Black History Month promotion in their branches featuring the initiatives they support led by members of the Black community. She was selected as one of 1000 women photographed by Parisian photographer Pierre Maraval for an exhibit co-produced by Luminato and L’Oreal Paris. Titled “Mille Femmes”, it captured inspirational women who embody the passion and heritage behind Toronto's artistic community. And when Michelle Obama spoke at the Conscious Economics event sponsored by the Economic Club of Canada, she was chosen by the How She Hustles Women’s Network as part of a group lauded for their impactful work, benefitting women and girls to be a specially invited guest. Ebonnie’s work with has earned her many awards and nominations, including: 2025, Member Of The Order Of Canada, awarded on April 17th, 2025 2025 Women in Music Canada Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2024 Billboard Canada Inaugural Women in Music Awards Industry Honouree Nomination for Women in Music Canada Honours category Excellence in Live Music Ontario Black History Society’s inaugural Cultural Leadership Award Trailblazer Award from the Canadian Independent Music Association Roy Thompson Award of Recognition 100 Accomplished Black Canadian Women Recognition Ont ...

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by documentary filmmaker and producer Alan Schwarz. Alan graduated with a degree in Mass Communications from Carleton University in the first year the degree was granted. He spent two years working at MTV-Channel 47, and then went to The Life Network. During his time at the Life Network, he noticed there were no programs targeted to women in the mature market. He discussed it with his Mom and Sister and they formed a company together and produced The Bubbie Break - A Grandmother In Any Language Means Love. The series about Grandparenting ran for five seasons. It was hugely successful.  After the Bubbie Break, the team went on to Produce a documentary called CHASE K9 HERO about a Police Handler and his Dog, and Righteous Humour - A look at the role of humour when it comes to religion. When Mad Cow Disease stopped the export of Canadian Dairy Cattle to the United States, Alan left the production scene to work with his Dad, who was a huge exporter of Dairy cows, to the States and who was stuck with a large number of cattle. Alan returned to the production industry when his Dad passed away and then started working on new production projects. He is currently a partner in The Cultural Epicurean Network. It is a Food Network geared to the Black community in the United States, featuring Black Chefs and Home Cooks. Alan is also extremely proud of Tracking The Ten, about 10 Jewish Boys who had their Bar Mitzvahs in Oshawa. As well, he is very proud of his docuseries The Grandmother Who Tried To Save The World, about the successful run of The Bubbie Break and Marion Schwarz. Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.  Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Canadian Icon—Award-winning and acclaimed Stage, Film and Television actress, Sonja Smits. Join us every Saturday at 1 PM on Zoomer Radio. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show full of summer entertainment, from movies to music. Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Film Critic and Author Thom Ernst. Also on the program, we have Singer/Songwriter Sara Kae talking about her new music. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer Judy Librach is joined by the Producers and Creative Team of the upcoming KidsFest musical "Playground," featuring the music of 4-time Juno-Award-winning children’s entertainer Jack Grunsky. Opening at this year’s Toronto Fringe Fest, Playground is a true passion project for Mother and Daughter producing team, Elly and Olivia Daniels. Elly Barlin-Daniels is the Founder and President of Barlin-Daniels Productions Inc., Elly is a theatre producer; publicist, mentor; writer and sought after advisor to the arts’ community. She is co-producer, with her daughter Olivia, of the Toronto Fringe KidsFest musical Playground, and the author of a forthcoming children’s book from Cormorant Press.  A children’s music and media expert, Elly ran the multi-year national media campaign for the children’s publishing initiative I Read Canadian on behalf of the Ontario Library Association; CANSCAIP (Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers), and the Canadian Children’s Book Centre (CCBC). Elly is the sole sponsor of CANSCAIP’s yearly Packaging Your Imagination Conference; and on behalf of the CCBC, where she served on the board of six years, endows the annual Arlene Barlin Award in Science Fiction and Fantasy in honour of her late sister. For decades, Elly has guided the careers of Juno-award winning children’s recording artists Jack Grunsky and Martha Johnson (Martha and the Muffins). She is a judge of the annual B’nai Brith Diverse Minds writing competition for children, and a former judge of the Children’s International Emmy Awards.   An investor in the Broadway production of Matthew Lopez’s Tony, Olivier and Drama Desk award-Winnipeg play "The Inheritance," in addition to several Canadian theatre productions, Elly has worked with many of Toronto’s non-profit theatres, including Theatre 20 where she was associate producer of Stephen Sondheim’s Company starring Brent Carver; Louise Pitre; and childhood friend Nia Vardalos. She currently serves on the board of Crow’s Theatre, where she recently co-chaired the company’s 40th anniversary celebration; and on the advisory boards of Chilina Kennedy’s Eclipse Theatre, and the Harold Green Jewish Theatre, where she created and endows the Barlin-Daniels Emerging Artist Initiative. Elly is the sponsor of the Art of Time Ensemble’s upcoming tribute to Joni Mitchell, and is a season sponsor of Toronto’s Factory Theatre; Coal Mine Theatre; Crow’s Theatre; The Musical Stage Company; and the Verbatim Theatre company, Project Humanity. Elly’s largest endeavour is the musical she is working on in New York City.  Elly is an advisor to, and a founding supporter of the Canadian Human Rights Museum; sponsor of the Hyeman Barlin Scholarship, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba in memory of her father; and primary sponsor of the Hyeman and Zelda Barlin Digital Beit Midrash at Toronto’s Temple Sinai congregation (named in honour of her parents). Together with her husband Peter, Elly is a founding sponsor of the University of Toronto New Jewish Press; the publishing sponsor of Witness: Passing the Torch of Holocaust Memory to New Generations, March of the Living (Polish Edition) from Second Story Press; a construction sponsor of The Bishop Strachan School’s Theatre; sponsor of the Koffler Centre for the Arts Vine Book Awards; fundraiser and major contributor to Mt. Sinai Hospital’s Panov Program for Precision Chemotherapy research; Toronto General Hospital; and Toronto Western Hospital. A past board member of Canada’s Walk of Fame, World Literacy Canada and Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care, Elly has served as Chair for the Royal Conservatory of Music’s gala featuring Audra McDonald; Chair of the Michael J. Fox Foundation’s luncheon honouring Ryan Reynolds; Chair of the Children’s Broadcast Institute gala; and for several years, Elly was a member of the National Ballet of Canada’s Mad Hot Ballet committee. With over ...