In Episode 34 of the Kindred Spirits Podcast, Maddy and Melissa and joined by Steven Langer, founder of Well by Design, to discuss the critically important but often elusive topic of work-life balance.

Steven has had an incredibly rich career, with over 15 years of experience in the public and private sectors as a leader and executive. He has demonstrated experience in leading teams and creating healthy workplace cultures. As the Founder and CEO of Well By Design, his focus is on enhancing workplace wellness and leadership development. Steven holds a Master of Leadership, along with a degree in education, coursework in change management, organizational behaviour, executive human resource management, and strategic planning.

To build wellness into his own life, he enjoys time with his family, connecting with nature through hikes and off leash visits with his dog, as well as tennis, camping and sailing. Steven shared his powerful personal story of hitting rock bottom from burnout after pushing himself too hard juggling career, family, and personal responsibilities.

His past experiences opened his eyes to how easily anyone can become overloaded and depleted without proper self-care. Stephen shared insights from consulting organizations on building healthy cultures, like adjusting meeting times for better work-life integration.

Steven offered a compassionate but pragmatic framework for sustainable living to avoid the personal and professional costs of burnout. It's a real eye-opener, so do yourself a favor and give this episode a listen!

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-langer-b9b64945/

Website: wellbydesign.ca

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In Episode 33 of the Kindred Spirits Podcast, hosts Maddy and Melissa sit down with Stacey Levine.

Stacey Levine is a Brand Marketing + Communications Consultant based in NYC. She helps beauty brands bring their marketing and communications strategies to life, helping them define what makes them unique and strategize how to make a splash. Stacey brings deep insights into the beauty industry, a passion for clean + sustainable brands, and years of experience with D2C and retail.

The conversation delves into the growing importance of sustainability and inclusivity in the beauty industry, with Stacey providing valuable insights on how brands can approach these issues strategically. From setting achievable yet ambitious sustainability goals to incorporating inclusive product lines and campaigns, Stacey offers practical tips and real-world examples.

Additionally, Stacey discusses the role of consumers in driving sustainable and inclusive practices, the challenges brands face in communicating these efforts effectively, and the exciting innovations happening in the industry to cater to a wider range of consumers.

Whether you're a beauty enthusiast, a marketing professional, or simply interested in the intersection of business and social responsibility, this episode promises to be an informative and thought-provoking listen.

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Please welcome Mia Zee to the Kindred Spirits Podcast, Episode 32!

Mia Zee is an accomplished brand builder, specializing in launching high growth consumer brands. Mia has an established track record, leading marketing at RE/DONE, an apparel brand that grew from zero to $20 million and Versed, the #1 clean skincare brand in the mass channel.

In 2023, Mia partnered with Emma Gerber to launch Claudent, a women’s apparel brand built for and around the sun. Utilizing the most premium UPF-rated fabrics, Claudent pieces allow the wearer to indulge themselves outside, free of worry about the negative impacts of UV exposure.

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00:55 The Birth of Claudent: A Sun Protective Apparel Brand

01:21 Mia's Career Journey and the Role of Social Media

03:33 The Personal Story Behind Claudent

04:28 The Challenges of Sun Protection and the Need for UPF Apparel

10:17 Working with a Co-founder

13:12 The Future of Claudent: Expansion and New Collections

15:55 Marketing Strategies and Building a Community

19:07 The Realities of Entrepreneurship and Building a Brand

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