Tinder Fails and Tainted Love: Dating in the 21st Century

Oh hello again!  This episode of our so-far nameless podcast is all about dating!  Worst dates, best dates, traditional vs online dating and is chivalry dead?? Lyndee and I have been in long term relationships for a long time now and needed a modern perspective in the online dating world, so we’ve roped in our friend and expert online dater, Suzanne, for help! Continue reading

From Zero To Product Manager Hero: My Career Journey In A Nutshell

This episode of our nameless talkshow / podcast is all about my career journey – from Zero to Product Manager Hero! Continue reading

My Diet Starts On Monday

My friend Lyndee and I are trying something new!  We’re not quite sure what it is just yet … either a talk show or a podcast.  Whatever it ends up being, we want to entertain fellow older millennials (meaning our peers at the tender age of 30-somethings) and make them feel happy, empowered and less lonely. Continue reading

Embrace The Struggle

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Embrace the struggle and relish the outcome! This is so true in all facets of life.  Think about it! Continue reading

How To Meal Plan Like A #BossBabe

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How does a boss babe meal plan? I don’t know about you, but it’s near impossible for me to cook every night. And believe me, I’ve tried my gosh darn hardest. Alas, it was not realistic with my full time job, exercise regime, blogging, other chores and social life. So I figured out a meal planning strategy that worked best for our schedule. Continue reading

Six #BossBabe Travel Hacks That I Swear By

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I’m tired of winter already!  Who’s ready for a summer filled with glamorous trips, adorable summer dresses and delicious spritzy cocktails!? Me me me! You’re on your own with the adorable dresses and spritzy cocktails, but I think I can help your glamorous trips out with these #BossBabe travel hacks.  These are tried and true thanks to my international travels including a literal trip around the world from Canada, to the Philippines, to Thailand, to Ethiopia and then back to Canada all within a month!  These work wonders for me and I hope they do the same for you 🙂 Continue reading

A Throwback From My Dancer Days!

I was scrolling through Facebook recently and came across this old album called “Gagalicious: The Poker Face Night” — a drag show that I performed at in Zurich, Switzerland 9 years ago.  No, I was not in drag, but I did backup dance for the drag queen Stella Divine thanks to my good friend Marie-Louise Lo.

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How To Get Rid Of Those Sunday Scaries

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Ever get the “Sunday Scaries”? I sure do. That dreaded feeling of overwhelm and anxiety knowing that the stressors of the work week are just around the corner and there’s nothing you can do about it … actually, there is! Continue reading

How To Beat Those Post-Vacation Blues

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Ever get those post-vacation blues? I sure do. Mine usually stems from the overwhelm of all the to-do’s after being away for so long. Here are a couple (seriously only 2) tried and tested, no-nonsense hacks that I use to minimize it! Continue reading

How To Stay Motivated On A Bad Day

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“That’s it!  I’m quitting and I’m gonna be a trophy wife!” I tell myself on days when I have just had enough of life.  I am romanced by the idea of my top priorities being (1) to keep myself beautiful for my husband and (2) to plan amazing parties for my fabulous friends. Why do I have to have ambition and be such an overachiever … is all the stress and anxiety worth it? Continue reading