Best Bombshell Brunches Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 115: Wellness Over Hustle: Building a Profitable Culture Without Burn Out 49:40

5d ago49:40

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What if your biggest ROI didn’t come from longer hours, but from treating your people better? In this refreshingly honest episode, we sit down with Lauren Legere, Clinical Director and Founder of Latitude Counselling and Co-Founder of Latitude Wellness, to talk about building profitable companies without sacrificing wellness. From toxic work cultur…

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Episode 114: Structure Is the New Self-Care: Amrita Ahuja on Reclaiming Your Time, Peace & Power 52:11

11d ago52:11

52:11

What if the answer to your burnout isn’t doing less but doing it differently? In this grounding and galvanizing episode, we sit down with Amrita Ahuja, creator of the Groundwork Productivity System, a method that’s been introducing ease and flow to overwhelmed high-achievers since 2010. From tech to wellness, social justice to startups, Amrita’s fr…

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Episode 113: Redefining Success: The Wealth Money Can’t Buy, Book Club Edition 39:37

18d ago39:37

39:37

What if the richest life has nothing to do with your bank balance? In this first-ever Bombshell Book Club episode, Raquelle and Kristina unpack Robin Sharma’s The Wealth Money Can’t Buy and take you beyond the personal development platitudes. Through honest, hilarious, and deeply reflective conversation, they explore what it really means to live a …

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112. Redefining Greatness: Efe Fruci on Building a Life of Purpose 57:20

25d ago57:20

57:20

What does it take to go from a hospital bed in Nigeria to building a global movement for equity and empowerment? In this powerhouse episode, we sit down with Efe Fruci, TED speaker, consultant and Founder of the Odihi Foundation and Bigger Ideas Conference. Efe shares her extraordinary story of overcoming illness, betrayal, systemic racism, and aca…

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111. Is the Oura Ring Worth It? Honest Review on Sleep, Stress, and Cycle Tracking 35:23

1M ago35:23

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Can a piece of tech help you listen to your body better without running your life? 💡 In this episode, we’re diving into our unfiltered review of the Oura Ring—a sleek health wearable designed to track your sleep, stress, fitness, and even your cycle. But here’s the catch: we aren’t here for tech that tells us what to do—we’re here for tools that se…

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110. Community, Culture & Complex Change: Denise Williams on What It Really Takes to Lead 40:05

1M ago40:05

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In this powerful conversation, we sit down with Denise Williams, a systems thinker, Coast Salish leader, and former CEO of the First Nations Technology Council, to talk about what it really takes to lead, especially when you're the first, the only, or the one expected to hold it all together. From growing up in Haida Gwaii to becoming CEO at just 2…

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109. Origin Story: How Brunch, Burnout & Big Ideas Became Bombshell Brunches 25:24

2M ago25:24

25:24

Welcome to the very first episode of our visual podcast, Bombshell Brunches — now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stream+ and TELUS Optik TV! This is our origin story. You’ll hear how a small, no-networking, no-cliques brunch group of badass women in the music industry became a global movement of creative thinkers, change-makers, and underrep…

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Bombshell Brunches Trailer 1:49

2M ago1:49

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We’ve saved you a seat at the Bombshell Brunches table. Join us - a community who knows they were put here for more as we chat with awe-inspiring guests. We’ll spill the tea, serve up success stories and leave you with bite-sized take-aways you can use to build the world you want to see. Kristina’s creativity, combined with Raquelle’s curiosity, ma…

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Episode 5: Meet Jess! 1:01:16

3M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Episode 5: Meet Jess, The Human Golden Retriever No edits - bc let's be real, the bloopers are funny and we're going to laugh at the chaos of our little beginner episodes this time next year right?! Okayy, in this episode, we sit down with Jess, a true embodiment of a human golden retriever, full of energy, warmth, and an undeniable zest for life. …

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Episode 4: Reinventing Yourself 47:16

3M ago47:16

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Episode 4: Reinventing Yourself ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of suicidal ideation. Please listen with care. Reinvention isn’t just for celebrities and midlife crises. It is for anyone who has ever looked at their life and thought Yeah, this isn’t it. In this episode, I am diving into the art of starting over, evolving, and …

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Episode 3: Blonde, Bold and Barely holding it together. Totally Tawni! 1:32:20

3M ago1:32:20

1:32:20

Episode 3: Blonde, Bold, and Barely Holding It Together – Totally Tawni In this episode of All Blonde, No Filter, I’m finally pulling back the curtain and sharing my story—the good, the bad, and the downright chaotic. From my childhood to the pivotal moments that shaped me, I’m diving deep into the experiences that led me here. It’s raw, real, and …

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Episode 2: No Drama Drag - A Galentine's Brunch 54:33

3M ago54:33

54:33

Grab your mimosas and buckle up, because this week, we’re celebrating Galentine’s Day the only way we know how.. bottomless drinks, big wigs, and even bigger laughs at a drag brunch in Nashville! Join us as we recap a day filled with dazzling performances, unhinged toasts, and our signature mix of sass and sisterhood. From the best brunch bites to …

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Welcome to all blonde, no filter 7:47

3M ago7:47

7:47

Blonde hair, strong opinions, and absolutely no filter! Welcome to the show you didn’t know you needed. I’m Tawni, your host, your internet best friend, and possibly your next bad influence. This podcast is where real life meets ridiculous humor, where we talk about single mom struggles, dating disasters, business wins (and fails), mental health, a…

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108. Seasons of Change w/ Raquelle and Kristina 18:26

2+ y ago18:26

18:26

Well, the time has come, BBs! We have an episode of big news for you, and it’s definitely one to listen in on. We’ve recorded over 100 episodes, done a four-month livestream hyperlocal series with Storyhive Summer Crew, and have 30 episodes up on Telus Optik TV. We’re so proud of the community that’s built itself around us, and are here today to sh…

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107. How to Dream Big and Live Your Purpose w/ AK Design 1:18:42

2+ y ago1:18:42

1:18:42

Have you ever questioned the direction of your career just to pull the proverbial fire alarm - running across the world for an Eat, Pray, Love-esque adventure? Or at least dreamed of it? If so, this episode is one you’re going to love. Annaliesse was born with a passion for interior design. After one semester at UVic she realized she needed to foll…

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105. How to Hit Your Fitness Goals Fast w/ Jana Finkbiner 1:36:50

2+ y ago1:36:50

1:36:50

HOLY-GUACAMOLE this was a BEAST of an episode. Seriously - you’re going to want to listen all the way to the end. Today we sat down with fighter, boxing promoter, nutritionist and personal trainer, Jana to talk about the KEY differences between “Training” and “Working out”, how to build mental toughness, THE most effective strategies to hit your fi…

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104. What Is Burnout and How To Truly Thrive w/ Dr. Mary Sanders 1:11:55

2+ y ago1:11:55

1:11:55

From $250,000 in student loans, no collateral and $200 to start a business, Dr. Mary is the poster child for failing her way into perceived success, and then to sustained and achievement-based success! From a small 250 sq ft. studio to a 5,000 square foot building, multiple staff, Dr. Mary had achieved the fortune that she always wanted, and a comp…

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103. Energy Awareness Through Art w/ Melody Copeland 46:54

2+ y ago46:54

46:54

Thinking larger than life is standard practice for this badass bombshell! Melody sits down with us to discuss the supercool origin story of EatArt and the work in and around sustainable machinery and art works. We talk through alternative energies, mentoring next gen energy consumers, and steering a ship on volunteer hours alone. We talk through th…

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102. How to Use Your Resume To Get More Than A Job w/ Kristina Lao 1:07:12

2+ y ago1:07:12

1:07:12

OKAY Bombshells! Today we are digging into “Career Hygiene”. We talk about the top myths about resumés, what you should have in your “Career Dashboard”, how to present yourself on social media, whether you should add a picture to a resumé and so much more. Whether you own your own company, haven’t applied to a job in decades or are actively looking…

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101. August Tuesday News w/ Kristina & Raquelle 1:13:28

2+ y ago1:13:28

1:13:28

It’s our first Tuesday Newsday! Raquelle and Kristina pick a few of their top stories in recent news, and unpack them for this brunch break with you. From Chinatown to CRA Money, Loss to Healthcare Access, we take you on a Tuesday journey through recent events that have impacted us. RESOURCES: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/long-time-chinatown-security-guar…

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100. How to Ditch the Full-Time and become a Digital Nomad w/ Lily Allen-Duenas 1:20:26

2+ y ago1:20:26

1:20:26

Ready for your level-up career adventure? For our HAPPY 100th EPISODE, we talk about how to build those skills in order to live a global life! Lily Allen-Duenas fell in love with yoga and meditation at the early age of 10. After reaching burnout, Lily took a year to re-evaluate her life and listen for her true calling. After making the choice to be…

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099. Exploring Psychedelics 101 w/ Bea Chan 56:35

3y ago56:35

56:35

From bucket lists to building community, Bea and her partner Dana Harvey envisioned a place to share and sit in circle, sharing their psychedelic journeys with like-minded women. Fast forward one year to the inaugural Sisters in Psychedelics Summit, we’re sitting in circle with Bea to get the tea on their psychedelic journey! From preparation, to t…

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098. The Angry Changemaker w/ Raquelle & Kristina 42:53

3y ago42:53

42:53

Well, Kristina and Raquelle have just finished a summer-long livestream series, and settle in for a good old brunch break on a topic that’s been on the back burner for a hot minute. We know so many of you are out there changing the world in your own unique ways, and we love you for it. Our big question: what kind of energy are you using to create t…

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097. Creating Engagement with your Digital Audience w/ Showstream 1:10:30

3y ago1:10:30

1:10:30

4 Months, 38 Livestreams, Countless new connections and local obsessions later and our summer livestream series is officially OVER! As a special super wrap-up episode we sat down with Liam Montgomery to discuss how to produce epic livestreams while fostering connections with your audience. We got into how to promote, produce and host a livestream. …

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096. Why you need a pelvic exam ASAP w/ The Vagina Coach 44:07

3y ago44:07

44:07

Hold onto your hats, bombshells because we have an EPISODE for you! Today Kristina and I get schooled on all things vagina and pelvic floor health. What we learned is CRAZY! Spoiler alert - no one should be afraid to laugh, sneeze, run or jump rope for fear of peeing. Not due to age. Not due to giving birth to one or more children. It just simply s…

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095. Finding Your Fitness w/ Ocean Bloom 25:59

3y ago25:59

25:59

Today we sat down with one of our fav's Ocean Bloom! We've talked about spirituality and healing and how stress is held in the body with Ocean in the past. If you missed it make sure you scroll back to episode 58 (it's AH-Mazing). TODAY we talked all things FITNESS. As a past world fitness champion and a current world traveller we couldn't think of…

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094. Crafting your future w/ Emma Davison 42:53

3y ago42:53

42:53

Today we sat down with Golden Ears Cheesecrafters co-founder, Emma Davison. We talk about life as an entrepreneur, the cardinal rules of founding a business with your sister, how to communicate bad news and how to build a team that has as much excitement about your product as you do! ANND if you're as in love with cheese as I am, you MUST check out…

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093. Sound Bathing and Spiritual Careers w/ Chase Trellert 34:29

3y ago34:29

34:29

This week we got to chat with a modern day healer. After finishing a Living Full in Vancouver livestream with Chase where he guided us through breath work, meditation and sound bathing (find it here) we couldn't help but invite him onto Bombshell Brunches. We talked about his journey battling depression and self-identity, how he found the healing p…

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092. How To Vote Well w/ Ian Cromwell 18:58

3y ago18:58

18:58

If you’re like us, right now the world feels heavy. Burnout is a recurring theme, pandemic isolation and social justice fights have permeated our daily lives. Many of our friends, peers, colleagues and family, including you wonderful listeners, have voiced an inability to make strong decisions, to know where to start to help. So, Kristina sits down…

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091. Busting Entertainment Myths w/ Kristina Lao 38:11

3y ago38:11

38:11

As someone who has worked in the Entertainment Industry for almost 15 years, Kristina has some knowledge of the myths and busts of the glamour of the music industry. She has been researching, working and advocating for sustainable careers in Entertainment, and is going to dispel some of the myths and misconceptions of working as an actor, songwrite…

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090. The Descent into Delirium w/ Kristina and Raquelle 28:24

3y ago28:24

28:24

WE'RE 90 EPISODES DEEP! How did that even happen?! We wish we had a super epic celebratory episode for you but maybe we'll have to do that for our 100th episode. For today you get to join us in our delirious post-livestream state. We get silly, we fill you in, it's all authentic and stuff. Enjoy laughing at us and we can't wait to see you next week…

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089. Navigating Grief: For Love and Saying Goodbye w/ Raquelle 22:37

3y ago22:37

22:37

You have a SOLO episode today with Raquelle. You can expect a different vibe as Raquelle pays tribute to her Oma after losing her last week and speaks on navigating the uncertain seas of grief. Never to be times or contained grief is the ultimate lesson in letting go of control - not that Raquelle will ever do that without a fight! If you've ever l…

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088. Forest Thoughts w/ Kristina and Raquelle 24:49

3y ago24:49

24:49

Well, Raquelle is back, and we’re in a FOREST! We took a hike up with our livestream gear, and figured we’d use it on the way down, too. So, listen in to the hilarity and honesty of our next moves as we navigate the trail AND our lives, in serendipitous existential parallel. To connect with Bombshell Brunches: click HERE To connect with Kristina La…

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087. Springboards w/ Kristina Lao 40:34

3y ago40:34

40:34

What really happens when you springboard into your next, bolder, braver version of you? Well, here’s Kristina’s take on the flying pains of building a braver, bolder life. The last few weeks, we’ve been learning to livestream, and navigating life curveballs along the way. Our beautiful BB community has taught us how to be brave in order to live ful…

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086. The New Chapter w/ Raquelle & Kristina 25:28

3y ago25:28

25:28

We'll keep this short - more info to come, but we're SO excited to announce this level-up move for your two bold, brave (and very tired but happy) BBs, so go ahead and listen in!By Bombshell Brunches

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085. Purposeful impact-making w/ Raquelle Roodenburg 1:12:00

3y ago1:12:00

1:12:00

**TRIGGER WARNING** This episode talks about reproductive culture, practices and sensitive sexual practices are discussed. We recognise that we are not from the cultures that we discuss, and that this is a complicated conversation. Our intention is to highlight Raquelle’s individual, personal experience, and never intend to place judgement on any c…

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084. Not My Circus w/ Kristina and Raquelle 38:12

3y ago38:12

38:12

“Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys” - an old Polish saying that seems to keep popping up these days. With multiple projects and teams on the go, we talk time tracking, projecting and auditing in order to keep to your own circus. We break down some of our recent experiences with getting pulled into various situations, Raquelle imparts some great gems on…

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083. Boundaries w/ Raquelle & Kristina 50:34

3y ago50:34

50:34

As we look at the gig economy, the great resignation and as more and more companies are deciding to go the direction of work-from-home indefinitely, boundaries have never been more important than they are today. Kristina and I sat down to talk about healthy (and unhealthy) boundaries. They’re hard to implement, important to construct, and necessary…

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082. You Don't Own My Emotions w/ Kristina & Raquelle 43:08

3y ago43:08

43:08

How do you exercise full sympathy towards someone, without taking on their emotions? If you’re an empath, or highly sensitive to others, it can be easy to try to comfort them in ways that aren’t helpful. So, here’s how to be a fire friend in times of need. We dive into how can we actively listen to what our loved ones are looking for, create safety…

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081. For Couples: Creating a Rich Relationship Through Play and Intimacy w/ Prestonne Sehn 1:12:54

3y ago1:12:54

1:12:54

Work Wives unite! From self discovery to big risks, Prestonne shares her yoga journey through both an entrepreneurial and relational lens. After six years of in-person classes, the pandemic gave birth to online partner yoga classes to increase play, intimacy, and relationship richness. Creating authentic community takes time, great support systems …

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080. Optimize Your Fitness Journey w/ Nadia Clenzos 1:08:42

3y ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Weekend Warriors and Fab Fit Humans, we’ve got your back (and shoulders, and glutes)! If you are sitting at your desk watching this right now, we’re about to get you moving. Nadia is a physiotherapist for some of the world’s top professional athletes. From the emergency room to recovery for rugby players, Nadia talks us through how to create awaren…

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079. Better Breakups, Divorce, and Navigating the Justice System w/ Candace Sampson 1:18:38

3y ago1:18:38

1:18:38

Buckle up, BBs! A true connector, Candace Sampson takes us from her school supply business to entrepreneurial motherhood, from thriving influencer and broadcast channels to navigating the Canadian Justice system in an incredibly hostile divorce with tenacity and transparency. We talk about leaving your 9-5, the glass cliff, and what to do to prepar…

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078. How to Make Your Money Work For You w/ Alyssa Davies 1:08:01

3y ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Ready to get out of debt? Don’t know how to have the “money” talk with your partner? Release your emotional attachment to money? Get financially naked with your loved ones to build your best life? WE GOT YOU! From an ambitious, money-making background, Alyssa chose to become a writer (a profession notorious for low incomes). With riddling consumer …

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077. Pretty Hurts w/ Raquelle and Kristina 50:48

3y ago50:48

50:48

When did you realise that self-worth was attached to looks? Have you been told “you’re so pretty - you don’t need to work as hard”, or thought to yourself “If I look ‘better’, I might get the job”? For every side of this surface-level coin, this episode is for YOU! Let’s talk about another side of the glass ceiling: the one where you’re too pretty …

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076. What You Need To Know About Wedding Planning & Budgeting w/ Grace Harvey 1:06:29

3y ago1:06:29

1:06:29

Let’s get planning! Today we’re talking WEDDINGS! We talk to Grace Harvey about our own unique perspectives on unions, the importance of knowing your values and the elements that enrich your union experience: from budget to bandwidth, guests to the dress, we’re on the road to togetherness with our favorite event planner. Find out some best question…

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075. Staying Informed on Ukraine: A Global Media Perspective & Creating A Mental Sanctuary w/ Kristina & Raquelle 1:21:16

3y ago1:21:16

1:21:16

This one’s a BIG topic. We’re bringing you our breakdown of some select media and anecdotal clips, with a focus on how media looks different from around the world. We talk through the impact of the overwhelm of news, fear-mongering verbiage and international perspectives, to listening lightly and creating individual control over your mental and emo…

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074. The Secret to No Regrets w/ Barbara Lee 37:01

3y ago37:01

37:01

From a “Farm strong” cultivating a deep well of self-initiating music and story ideas, we sit down with a true force of nature. Barbara Lee took the “nobody looks like me” narrative, and used it as fuel to start the longest-running Asian film festival in Canada. Join us as we talk farm life to film life, creating long-term change with authentic act…

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073. Wake Up With Us: Morning Rituals w/ Raquelle and Kristina 47:46

3+ y ago47:46

47:46

It’s still FAB-RUARY, and we’re making fabulous moves for the second month of 2022! Join us as we discuss the morning rituals that make us the best version of ourselves. Are you team Kristina - hardcore routines and checking those dopamine boxes or team Raquelle - led by your intuition and all about cortisol reduction? Either way, dive into it with…

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072. How To Find Your Angel Investors in 2022 w/ Kate Bouchard 1:06:06

3+ y ago1:06:06

1:06:06

From a performance, marketing and communications background to gathering Angel investors while pioneering remote and virtual teams, Kate has made entrepreneurship in the gig-based economy look like a beautiful breeze. We talk about the real work - living and breathing your values so that your product or service shines through! Kate’s commitment to …

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071. Reflect and Get Set w/ Raquelle & Kristina 44:58

3+ y ago44:58

44:58

It's the Year of the Tiger and we're ready to ROAR! Join Raquelle and Kristina as we explore some of the biggest personal shifts brought to us in 2021. Raquelle, coming from a year which included 8 major trips living in three different continents over the pandemmy. She digs into her biggest learnings from taking bold moves, realizing that sometimes…

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