This week, we’re sitting around the table with professional makeup artists Melissa Sifnakis & Toula Joseph to chat about all things beauty, creativity, and feeling good in your own skin! 💄✨

They share their thoughts on what’s happening in the beauty industry right now, their favorite go-to products, and the artistry behind their craft; showing us how makeup can be a true form of self expression.

As entrepreneurs, Melissa and Toula navigated through various paths to arrive where they are today; they share a bit of their journeys, give us the scoop on what they are currently up to in their studio, and describe the wide range of services they both offer—from makeup and lashes to permanent makeup and more.

Full disclosure ☝🏻we have no clue what’s what when it comes to makeup (one of us just figured out where concealer is supposed to go (and apparently that’s already changed), the other isn't sure she even knows what it is). Thankfully, Melissa and Toula have got us both ready for many of the special (and regular) occasions in our lives and are here now to walk us through it all in a judgement-free and informative way.

This episode is filled with laughs, inspiration, product recommendations, and easy tips. Drink your water folks! 💦

Tune in, and maybe you’ll learn something new right along with us!

Looking to book an appointment or learn more about other services?!

Connect with Melissa & Toula on Instagram:

Melissa: @melissasif.cosmetic.creative

Toula: @toulajosephbeautyartistry

This Season of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers.

Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future?

Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien.

PHONE: 902-563-5906

E-MAIL: kobrien@sampsonmcphee.com

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Let’s talk conscious parenting! Is it just another parenting trend? Do we agree with it? Is it one in a long list of others meant to make us feel bad about ourselves and our current parenting styles? What does it even mean to be a 'conscious parent'?

WE had QUESTIONS (& skepticism) so on this episode of The Morning Meeting we sit down with Conscious Parenting Coach, @theconscious_ishmom, Sheryl Fogarty to get all the answers!!

Sheryl is a certified conscious parenting coach and owner of 'Conscious Parenting with Sheryl Fogarty'. She joins us around the table to break it all down—what it actually means, why it’s really not just another parenting trend, and how we can start being more intentional and connected with our kids. We realized we were trying to be conscious parents already and we didn't have anything to be scared of, although, this does require some work and effort.

We chat all about the importance of self-awareness and reflection, community and connection, & how effective communication with ourselves and others really plays an integral role. By the end of the conversation we truly believe this idea of being 'conscious' isn't just for the parent/child dynamic, but other relationships, and brave leadership, too!

We couldn’t fit it all into one episode, so welcome to Part 1 of our new series - 'The Conscious Chronicles' - an eye-opening conversation to introduce us to the world of Conscious Parenting, from here we will break down more specific aspects and applications in each subsequent episode.

Join us—we’re learning right along with you!

Visit ⁠www.sherylfogarty.com⁠ or @theconscious_ishmom on Instagram to schedule your free 30 minute discovery session with Sheryl.

Conscious Parenting Coaching with Sheryl Fogarty—where mindful parenting meets joyful living. Because every moment with your child is a chance to grow together.

This Season of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers.

Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future?

Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien.

PHONE: 902-563-5906

E-MAIL: kobrien@sampsonmcphee.com

Connect with us:

The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess

Social: @themorningmeetingpodcast

Email: themorningmeetingpodcast@gmail.com

YouTube: @themorningmeetingpodcast

The 5 stages of grief?! MYTH. Inequities in the workplace due to pregnancy & pregnancy loss? TRUE. Bereavement & Grief? NOT the same thing!

Dr. Stephanie Gilbert has her doctorate in Industrial & Organizational Psychology and is an Associate Professor at Cape Breton University & in this episode she sits down with us to chat about how her current research focus was inspired by her own experiences with loss. She shares more on why bereavement and grief ARE Leadership issues, what you can be doing to ensure you are creating and contributing to a positive work culture for your employees and colleagues, and why we can ALL do better than "I'm sorry for your loss" when comforting others who are navigating through grief.

She quickly starts busting some common 'grief myths', shares some phrases of support that can help us through death discomfort, explains why those experiencing pregnancy loss often go unsupported, and the importance of reviewing and adapting policies to be more supportive.

She shares her own experiences with bereavement and grief due to pregnancy/infant loss and shares insights from research participants on their experiences returning to work (or not) after experiencing such loss.

Loss is an inevitable part of life for all of us; but grief is both a universal and personal experience; making this an important listen for everyone!

Connect with Dr. Stephanie Gilbert: stephanie_gilbert@cbu.ca

Instagram: @pregnancylossandwork

www.pregnancyandwork.com

This Season of The Morning Meeting Podcast with Sarah and Jess is sponsored by Sampson McPhee Lawyers. Looking to do some estate planning? Wanting to make informed choices now for your family's future?

Contact Associate Lawyer - Kelly O'Brien. PHONE: 902-563-5906 E-MAIL: kobrien@sampsonmcphee.com

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