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Thinking About Podcast
Kirsti McNabney
128 episodes
7 months ago
This week, we’re thinking about what it really takes to build a brand that stands out – one rooted in transparency, community, and real results. In this episode of Thinking About, I’m sitting down with Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, the co-founders of Three Ships, an all-natural skincare brand working to turn radical transparency into the industry standard. What started with just $4,000 in savings and a DIY formulation in their apartment kitchens has grown into a thriving beauty brand stocked ...
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This week, we’re thinking about what it really takes to build a brand that stands out – one rooted in transparency, community, and real results. In this episode of Thinking About, I’m sitting down with Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, the co-founders of Three Ships, an all-natural skincare brand working to turn radical transparency into the industry standard. What started with just $4,000 in savings and a DIY formulation in their apartment kitchens has grown into a thriving beauty brand stocked ...
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Entrepreneurship
Education,
Business,
How To,
Self-Improvement
Episodes (20/128)
Thinking About Podcast
Building a Transparent Skincare Brand, Scaling a Business & The Power of Community with Three Ships’ Connie Lo & Laura Thompson
This week, we’re thinking about what it really takes to build a brand that stands out – one rooted in transparency, community, and real results. In this episode of Thinking About, I’m sitting down with Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, the co-founders of Three Ships, an all-natural skincare brand working to turn radical transparency into the industry standard. What started with just $4,000 in savings and a DIY formulation in their apartment kitchens has grown into a thriving beauty brand stocked ...
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7 months ago
54 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
Magnetism, Creative Flow & Building a Business That Attracts Opportunities with Rachel Kelly of Make Lemonade
This week, we’re thinking about what happens when you stop chasing opportunities and start attracting them by fully embracing who you are. In this episode of Thinking About, I’m catching up with Rachel Kelly, a Toronto-based floral artist, designer, and community builder who made the leap from running a coworking space to creating stunning floral installations and large-scale art pieces. Rachel’s journey has been anything but linear, but what’s made her business thrive is her deep understandi...
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7 months ago
43 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
Showing Up Authentically, Branding with Confidence & Building a Business That Feels Like You with Puja Malhotra
This week, we’re thinking about what it really means to show up as your full, unapologetic self – online, in business, and in life. In this episode of Thinking About, I’m joined by Puja Malhotra, a branding strategist and founder of Roop Creative Agency, where she helps entrepreneurs build authentic, impactful brands that attract dream clients with confidence. With nearly a decade of experience in branding, website design, and strategy, Puja offers personalized services, including full-servic...
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7 months ago
41 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
Personal Wins and Lessons from Q1 of 2025 [SOLO]
This week, we’re thinking about what’s working, what’s shifting, and how I’m easing into a new season after a busy start to the year. In this solo episode of Thinking About, I’m reflecting on Q1 so far – the highs, the lows, and everything in between. January felt like a creative high, February brought heaviness, and now, stepping into March, I’m finally feeling lighter. We’ve had some incredible conversations on the podcast this year about energy management, burnout, and redefining success, ...
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8 months ago
37 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
Redefining Balance, Building a Life You Love & Trusting Your Next Step with Les Alfred, Host of the Balanced Black Girl Podcast
This week, we’re thinking about what balance really means, why it’s okay to not have it all figured out, and how small, intentional choices can create meaningful shifts in your daily life. In this episode of Thinking About, I’m joined by Les Alfred, an award-winning podcast host, speaker, and content creator whose work in the wellness space has inspired so many – including me. Les has spent nearly a decade creating approachable, inspiring wellness content, leveraging her expertise as a person...
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8 months ago
46 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
From Burnout to Boundaries: How to Redefine Success Without Running on Empty with Roslyn McLarty of Within
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly pushing, striving, and checking off the next thing on your to-do list—only to still feel exhausted and unfulfilled—this episode is for you. This week, I’m joined by Roslyn McLarty, an executive coach and founder of Within, who helps high-achievers create sustainable success without sacrificing their wellbeing. After co-founding and scaling the sports media brand The GIST, Roslyn found herself deep in burnout, battling self-doubt, overwhelm, and exhau...
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8 months ago
37 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
Rethinking Fitness: How to Build Strength, Shift Your Mindset & Create a Sustainable Routine with Marilynn Roth
In this episode of Thinking About, we’re rethinking fitness, movement, and mindset with Marilynn Roth, a fitness coach who helps women build strength and confidence without extreme diets or punishing workouts. Together, we explore the importance of shifting how we think about exercise – moving away from “I need to look good for my vacation” and instead focusing on how movement supports everyday life, longevity, and mental wellbeing. What We Cover In This Episode: The biggest mindset shift whe...
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8 months ago
54 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
Adult Friendships, Energy, and Making Time for Joy: FaceTime Chats with Heather Drudge
In this episode of Thinking About, we’re kicking off a new series of casual conversations with friend of the podcast Heather Drudge! Every other month, we’ll be sitting down for an unfiltered coffee chat – just like the FaceTime calls we have on a regular basis. This episode is all about navigating friendships as an adult, managing energy, and making space for both joy and rest in a busy life. What We Cover in This Episode: The highs and lows of the past month – what’s been bringing us joy an...
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9 months ago
54 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
Managing Your Energy To Live A More Fulfilling Life With Teri Canestraro of One Seed Collective
In this episode of Thinking About, we're exploring how to manage energy in ways that support joy, balance and overall wellbeing. This week, we're welcoming back Teri Canestraro, who shares her personal journey of energy management and transformation, offering practical insights and tools to help prevent burnout and cultivate a more intentional, joyful life.What We Cover In This EpisodeThe important of recognizing your energy levels each morning and how this simple practice can set the tone fo...
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9 months ago
51 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
The Power Of Messy Action: How Taking Imperfect Steps Can Help Create A Better Life [SOLO Episode]
Welcome back to a new year of Thinking About! The new year feels like perfect time to reflect, reset, and dive into a year full of possibility. Whether you’re setting bold goals or easing into the new year with intention, this episode is all about embracing messy action and taking meaningful steps forward. This year’s theme: Bold moves and messy action 2025 is calling for growth, connection, and stepping outside our comfort zones. If the idea of “messy action” resonates with you, I'm right th...
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9 months ago
25 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
The Final Episode of 2024: Life Updates & My Lessons From The Year [SOLO]
As we wrap up 2024, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons this year has taught me and what I want to carry forward into 2025. It’s been a year of dichotomies—beauty and difficulty, joy and sadness—and I think there’s something powerful in learning to hold space for both. The biggest lesson I’m taking away is that life can be really hard and really beautiful at the same time. There’s been sadness in my personal life and challenges in the world around us, but there’s also been so much to appreci...
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10 months ago
28 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
An Honest Conversation About Burnout As A Freelancer (And How To Come Back From It) With Emily Varley Of Stella The Studio
In this week’s episode, we are thinking about burnout, creativity, and carving a path in business that feels true to who you are. We are joined by Emily Varley, Founder and Creative Lead at Stella The Studio, who helps people feel confident in their brand across everything from websites to social media. Emily shares how, despite following a traditional education path, a bold leap into entrepreneurship sparked the creation of her thriving business. She opens up about the emotional strugg...
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11 months ago
55 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
How Grief Led Roz MacPherson To Discovering Her Mediumship
In this week’s episode, we are thinking about the fascinating world of mediumship. We sit down with Roz, a UK-trained medium, to explore her journey of connecting with those who have passed. Roz shares how her struggle with grief led her to seek help, ultimately inviting a medium into her life—a moment that changed everything and ignited her curiosity about what lies beyond the physical world. Roz explains how her newfound gift has transformed the way she experiences and understands grief. S...
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11 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
Prioritizing Your Nervous System & Advice For Bringing Big Dreams To Life With Tanya Kololian & Zoë Paliare, Co-Founders of trove
Today’s episode has us thinking about wellness, our nervous system and the true magic between two women entrepreneurs. We’re thrilled to sit down with Tanya Kololian and Zoë Paliare, co-founders of trove, Toronto’s newest holistic restorative wellness centre. trove offers a calming escape from the city’s high energy, allowing visitors to stay in the city but feel off the grid. Tanya and Zoë share the inspiring "why" behind starting Trove, rooted in their personal commitment to prioritiz...
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11 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
How To Use Your Social Media To Genuinely Connect With Your Community With Katie Campbell of Katie Creative Co.
In this week’s episode, we are thinking about the true power of social media and how to use it to genuinely connect with your community. We’re joined by Katie Campbell, founder of Katie Creative Co., a social media strategist and self-proclaimed social media therapist, who is dedicated to helping people create audience-centric content that fosters meaningful engagement. If you’re someone who’s struggled to make your social media content resonate or wondered how to stay authentic while buildin...
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12 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
What You Need To Know Before Creating Or Revamping Your Website With Emily Foster
In this week's episode, we are thinking about the world of brand and website design with Emily Foster, the creative mind behind Emily Foster Creative. Emily, a skilled brand and website designer with a creative services-based business, shares her journey from a simple t-shirt design in high school to building a successful career. She reflects on the balance of art and strategy in her work, explaining how her passion for creativity has shaped her path and ultimately led her to embrace the free...
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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
Stop Saying You Have Imposter Syndrome And Start Thinking About Trailblazer Complex With Tanya Geisler
Today's episode has us thinking about the complex feelings of self-doubt and the journey to authentic success with Tanya Geisler, a certified Leadership Coach, in-demand TEDxWomen speaker, and writer from Toronto. Tanya introduces us to the concept of the "imposture complex" her take on what is commonly known as impostor syndrome. She explains why she prefers the term "complex" emphasizing that impostor syndrome often stems from people, especially women, attributing their success to luck...
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1 year ago
1 hour 1 minute

Thinking About Podcast
From Dreaming To Doing: How Refy Agency's Vanessa Smith Started Her Entrepreneurial Journey & Podcast
In this week’s episode, we are thinking about what it truly takes to build a brand from the ground up, as we dive into the entrepreneurial journey of Vanessa Smith, the owner of Refy Agency and proud islander. With over 13 years of marketing experience, she shares how entrepreneurship was always in her DNA, having felt the entrepreneurial bug from a young age. However, she reflects on how it took her longer than expected to launch her own agency. Vanessa opens up about the most valuable lesso...
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1 year ago
1 hour 12 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
Building A Virtual Assistant Business & Living A Flexible Life With Steph Faria, Founder of Faria Virtual Assistants
Today, we are thinking about supporting small business owners and entrepreneurs through virtual assistants with Steph Faria, the Owner of Faria Virtual Assistants Inc. Steph kicks off the conversation by sharing her journey and how she got into the world of virtual assistance. Despite being in the business for four years, she recalls the moment that started it all—an Instagram story that sparked the idea to offer her services. Steph provides invaluable advice for entrepreneurs who are thinki...
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1 year ago
1 hour 13 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
Permission To Enjoy Social Media Again, From Your Friendly Neighbourhood Social Media Strategist + Manager [SOLO]
In this episode, I am thinking about common advice I share with clients and want to share with you! But first I throw down the concept of duality, reflecting on how this idea might continue to play a more significant role in the future of everything I do. Together, we'll take a look into a glimpse of my everyday work as a social media manager and touch on the whirlwind of activity that comes with Q4, a busy time for so many in the business world. Then shifting gears from my usual style solo...
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1 year ago
22 minutes

Thinking About Podcast
This week, we’re thinking about what it really takes to build a brand that stands out – one rooted in transparency, community, and real results. In this episode of Thinking About, I’m sitting down with Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, the co-founders of Three Ships, an all-natural skincare brand working to turn radical transparency into the industry standard. What started with just $4,000 in savings and a DIY formulation in their apartment kitchens has grown into a thriving beauty brand stocked ...