In this episode, my lovely friend Lindsay Dent from Have Your Met Her Yet?  podcast and Pink Crown Creative is back for another round of girl talk. Back in January, we had a New Year's catch-up and 2020 decompress for a double-header with her as a guest here and me as a guest on HYMHY. (You can catch that episode here.)This episode's girl talk: Pandemic entrepreneurship Expectation vs. realityAppreciating downtime The importance of following your professional passionsOpening up to heal and growKnowing who your ideal client isConnect with Lindsay on Instagram @_lindsaydent and @haveyoumetheryetpodcast.Book(s) we talk about in this episode:Open Book (Jessica Simpson)Book Club: The Cup of Something Lovely Book Club is currently on pause as I stickhandle a move to England, work, and school. We will be back in full force before the summer. In the meantime, be sure to check out the full list of book selections and City Girl Talks guest recommendations.Let's connect! Join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk.

(Recorded on November 11, 2020) Let's unblock our chakras with the energy of colour! In this episode, Kellie Inglis from Soul Restyled is back and we get deep and geeky about clothing colours, the chakras they relate to, and what we're looking forward to overall in 2021. This episode's girl talk:How our clothing colour choices can revitalize our body, mind and soulKellie breaks down the chakras for us GratitudeChoosing YOUAlone vs. lonelyWhat we're looking forward to in 2021Did you know black is considered a grounding colour? For anyone whose mothers would always say to wear some colour, this is a win for you. It was for me!Please take a moment to rate, review and share the episode with a friend. Thank you for your support!Other episodes that feature Kellie:Let's talk about work from home style, gratitude, “champagne” problems and supporting small business during COVID-19. Let's talk about personal style, being confident in our current body, embracing change, and the emotions of a closet clean.Connect with Kellie on Instagram @soulrestyled and at her website.Book(s) we talk about in this episode:Light is the New Black (Rebecca Campbell)Rise Sister Rise (Rebecca Campbell)February Book Club Selection: Okay, ladies, February is reader's choice! I cannot wait to hear about what you've all been reading. Our book club brunch is scheduled for February 28, 2021 — stay tuned for the Facebook event info!Let's connect! Join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk.

Happy New Year, everyone! We did it — we got through 2020 (mostly) intact and I am SO PROUD of all of you for showing up for yourselves in whatever fashion that was for you in that dumpster fire of a year.I'm so excited to share the first episode of 2021 with you because it's a conversation with coach and Goalden Girls Podcast host (and fellow curly-haired gal) Lisa Michaud.In this episode, we chat about: Three ways to revitalize our goals in 2021Sustainable goal-settingNOT doing everythingLearnings from 2020Investment top tips  Flipping our mindset and giving ourselves permission to succeedLisa Michaud is a Speaker, Coach, Real Estate Investor & Host of the Goalden Girls Podcast. She is an expert in Goal Setting + Getting and Having It All (not doing it all). As she says in this episode, she is not perfect, but learning along the way. Connect with Lisa on Instagram @lisamichaud and at her website.Book(s) we talk about in this episode:Open Book (Jessica Simpson)January Book Club Selection: This month, let's remind ourselves that The Universe Has Your Back with this Gabby Bernstein gem. We all need to know that the universe DOES have our backs as we tip-toe into 2021.Let's connect! Please take a moment to rate, review and share the episode with a friend. You can also join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk.

(Recorded October 25, 2020 ) For the last episode of 2020, I chat with my lovely friend, savvy digital strategist and foodie, Melissa Ariganello. Melissa moved to London in late-2018 and was looking forward to living her best London life in 2020. And then... lockdown. Melissa shares what she's been doing to keep her spirits up and the lessons she's taking into her 30s — she turned the big three-oh a few weeks after we recorded!Topics we discuss in this episode:Living alone during the pandemicLiving in London (lockdown and otherwise)Confidence Mental healthSummer travel during COVIDSending emails to your future selfThe benefits of counseling Connect with Melissa on Instagram: @melrosaaBook(s) we talk about in this episode:The Universe Has Your Back (Gabrielle Bernstein)Note: The Cup of Something Book Club is taking a break until the New Year. BUT I've gathered all the book club selections and guest book recommendations from this year in this blog post. Gift yourself or those on your gift list with these city girl reads!Let's connect! Please take a moment to rate, review and share the episode with a friend. You can also join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl tal

(Recorded September 30, 2020) PR maven and wine lover Leeann Froese from Town Hall Brands is back for some girl talk about wine, supporting small businesses and California dreaming. Topics in this episode include:The effect of COVID on the BC wine and hospitality industriesPandemic public relations A reminder to drink responsibly What it's like to be an employer in 2020  Finding balance and strengthening relationshipsLeeann is the co-owner and principal of Town Hall Brands in Vancouver. Town Hall Brands represents several award-winning BC and international wineries.Connect with Leeann on Instagram @leeannwine or @townhallbrands or on her website. Book(s) we talk about in this episode:Wine Girl (Victoria James)Note: The Cup of Something Book Club is taking a break until the New Year. BUT I've gathered all the book club selections and guest book recommendations from this year in this blog post. Gift yourself or those on your gift list with these city girl reads!Let's connect! Please take a moment to rate, review and share the episode with a friend. You can also join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk!

(Recorded August 26, 2020) In this episode, small business accountant Harmik Cacace is back for some girl talk about pandemic pregnancy and moving, what we're looking forward to when we can properly travel again, and being okay with saying "no". For anyone like myself who has jumped feet- or head-first into entrepreneurship this year, Harmik also shares some key tips for keeping your small business financial ducks in a row.Harmik specializes in providing small businesses and entrepreneurs with down to earth, sound financial advice that will give them greater clarity and peace of mind. She has a decade of experience in accounting and over five years of experience managing finances for small businesses. Connect with Harmik on Instagram @blueskiesaccounting or on her website. Book(s) we talk about in this episode:Bountiful, Beautiful and Blissful (Gurmukh)Little Fires Everywhere (Celeste Ng)Let's connect! Please take a moment to rate, review and share the episode with a friend. You can also join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk!

(Recorded September 9, 2020) October 18-24 is Small Business Week and on this last day of that, I'm thrilled to share this episode featuring the mother-daughter team of Ativo Skincare, Tracy Castro and her daughter, Jayda Khan. In this round of girl talk, we chat about:Natural skincare + Tracy teaches me about hyaluronic acid Working as a mother-daughter teamStanding up to social media bullies Hand sanitizerHow the positives outweigh the negativeGetting screeched in — a Newfie tradition!Connect with Ativo Skincare on Instagram @ativoskincare and visit the Ativo shop.Ativo Skincare is one of my favourite small businesses, with amazing skincare products that have saved my skin. This is not a sponsored episode, I just love this female-owned, Vancouver-based company! Ativo products I love: Squeaky Clean Hand Sanitizer SprayBalance Moisturizer3D Dew Drops Hyaluronic Acid Serum (AMAZING stuff!!!)Nourishing Lip BalmBook(s) we talk about in this episode:The encyclopedia! Harry Potterseries (J.K. Rowling)October Book Club Selection: The October book selection for the Cup of Something Lovely Book Club is Five Little Indians by Cree author Michelle Good. You can buy it on Amazon or Indigo or download the e- or audiobook from your local library. Let's connect! Please take a moment to rate, review and share the episode with a friend. You can also join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk!

Welcome to City Girl Talks, a weekly podcast about the real, the fun, and everything in between— the things women need and want to know and talk about. My name is Yasmine Hardcastle and I'm your host! I'm a Canadian 30-something millennial-cusp female with the goal of empowering women of all ages. (And I'm super happy to have found a medium where it doesn't matter that I talk with my hands!)Click subscribe so you don't miss any girl talk!Join the conversation on social:https://instagram.com/citygirltalks  https://facebook.com/citygirltalks

(Recorded Sep. 16, 2020) It was so nice to catch up with Anita Dunn who owns one of my favourite boutiques, Mila + Paige in New Westminster, BC. In this episode of City Girl Talks we dig into the following topics:Dating after divorceSingle motherhood and mompreneurshipRunning a small business during the pandemicThe power of community And more!Anita Dunn was born and raised in New Westminster. She spent some time living in Vancouver and Victoria and holds a CPA designation and a Bachelor's of Commerce degree. After working for Crown corporation for 10 years, a layoff changed her life forever. Her severance pay allowed the time to think about what she really wanted out of life — which led to opening up Mila + Paige. Masks! Anita has locally made masks for sale in her shop and online here.Connect with Anita on Instagram @milaandpaige and visit her online shop here.Book(s) we talk about in this episode:Chronicles of Narniaseries (C. S. Lewis)Harry Potter seriesOctober Book Club Selection: The October book selection for the Cup of Something Lovely Book Club is Five Little Indians by Cree author Michelle Good. You can buy it on Amazon or Indigo or download the e- or audiobook from your local library. Let's connect! Please take a moment to rate, review and share the episode with a friend. You can also join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk.

(Recorded August 16, 2020) Back in August, I had a really great conversation with rap artist Monica Morong (Mommy Rapper). Monica and I chat about when life echos our doubts, finding purpose, her mission to create family-friendly rap, redefining success and focusing more on the journey than the destination.Mommy Rapper, Monica Morong, is the mother of four girls. She's creating family-friendly rap that's rated E for Everyone with a catchy sound and positive vibes. She aims to bring her inspirational message to people everywhere and be positive female rap role model and clean rap activist — all with a goal to protect children from explicit rap messages.Connect with Monica @mommyrapper on Instagram and on her site.Book(s) we talk about in this episode:Discover Your Destiny(Robin Sharma)The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari (Robin Sharma)Do good, feel good: Help me celebrate my birthday by donating to my Virtual Food Drive for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.October Book Club Selection: The October book selection for the Cup of Something Lovely Book Club is Five Little Indians by Cree author Michelle Good. You can buy it here or download the e- or audiobook from your local library. RSVP for our online book club brunch here.Masks! My favourite Vancouver companies making reusable (non-medical) masks for adults and kids are listed here.Let's connect! Please take a moment to rate, review and share the episode with a friend. You can also join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk!