What makes you ridiculously happy? I’m photographer, Sophia Lemon, and I am on a quest for ridiculous happiness. I’ve been battling anxiety and depression, and I want to learn what keeps my guests going, even when the road gets rough. We’re talking relationships and community, balancing home and work life, and nurturing unbreakable mental health. X marks the spot! Make yourself priority #1 and dig into these barely-edited conversations. Subscribe now and join us each Wednesday to level-up your happiness.
Recent Episodes
Hosts + Guest
Nikki Yeo
Virtual Assistant
Nikki is a mom and wife who believes that work-life balance is a real thing. Co-founder of The AVA Solution, Nikki helps small business owners reduce their stress so they can work less and live more.
Ariela Koldorf
Caregiver Coach
Ariela is the founder of Spectrum of Light Support Services. A proud mom to a neurodiverse kiddo, her mission is to help fellow parents and caregivers of high-needs individuals who present with complex behaviour.
Beki Waples
Podcast Host
Beki is a wife, mom, and digital marketer working from home in Saugeen Shores. She is host of Small Towns, Big Dreams Podcast which features small-town creators and their unique experiences.
Julia Walsh
Social Media Manager
Julia is a Boston Terrier-loving, speed-reading, neurospicy, bestselling girl mom. She is the owner/CEO of J Walsh Social, and is always in search of work/life balance.
Lauren Best
Voice Coach
Lauren is a performance poet and innovative voice coach. She hosts the podcast Lauren’s Best in which she empowers fellow podcasters to enhance their voicework and creative strategies.
Leah Vandolder
Health Coach
Leah lives in Collingwood with her husband Chris and cat Gigi. She is a Registered Dietician and host of The Reclaim Podcast. She loves the outdoors, and is an aerial silks student at The Collingwood Circus Company.
Melissa Twist
Wedding Planner
Melissa is a professional wedding planner who can normally be found planning her next adventure. Highly creative and with more than 20 years of experience, she adds a unique flair to each event she organizes.
Nikki Gal
Entrepreneur
Nikki is a versatile fashion model and entrepreneur who has founded five creative companies. In 2023, she launched The Model Memo actively advocates for mental health awareness in the fashion industry.
Niv Menon-Saberi
Creative Baker
A former nuclear engineer, Niv is a creative baking instructor, baker, and baking show competitor. Niv is a mom and wife who finds fulfilment in serving her community and exploring creativity.
Paige Royal
Mindset Coach
Paige is an NLP Mindset Coach who specializes in uncovering limiting beliefs and patterns that hold her clients back. She helps them reprogram their unconscious minds so they can live on their terms.
Rebecca Ogilvie
Skin Care Founder
Rebecca is a woman creating a life worth loving. She is the founder of The Detour Co, a truly natural skincare brand created out of a desire for something different. Just like how she chooses to live life.
Robyn Sheldon
Registered Physiotherapist
Robyn is a Physiotherapist with a special interest in neuro rehab and complex care. She co-owns The Physio Hub and advocates for her clients, believing that her role goes beyond her treatment table.
Shayna Beeksma
Lawyer
Shayna lives her best life with her husband and kids in Grey County. An accomplished lawyer, Shayna is the founder of Beeksma Law, a remote firm practicing estates, real estate law, and general civil litigation.
Tamara Ebel
Residential Cleaner
Tamara is a mom and business owner of Clean It, Balance It, and host of Clean It Club Podcast. She escaped a career she didn’t love when she was 6 months pregnant. Now she helps mothers learn to balance their time.
Tara Filteau
Charity Founder
Tara is a registered social worker and the founder of the Canadian Charity, Mother Daughter Empower. She is also a parent, and community advocate dedicated to leading a life filled with purpose.
Vanessa Stubbs
Entrepreneur
Vanessa is a mom who has always created her own, not-so-linear path in life to keep things interesting. Whether this comes in the form the wild ride of motherhood or vintage sweary china, Subversive Sisters.