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Wow. Just wow. I am still floating on cloud nine after the final Women Inspiring Women event. What started as 24 women gathered in my backyard back in 2021 blossomed into a 100+ woman celebration of connection, community, and support. Five years later, this legacy has wrapped up in the most beautiful way—and I’m still buzzing from the magic of it all. ✨
Let’s talk grit. Let’s talk reinvention. Let’s talk about navigating life’s plot twists like the powerful main character you are. I had the absolute joy of sitting down with longtime friend (and fellow Winnipeg native!) Caleigh Rykiss—a powerhouse entrepreneur, former senior producer at E-Talk, competitive boxer, and the visionary behind Toronto’s beloved wellness hub, BOLO.
Matt and I recently shared some big news: after ten years in our Burlington home—the place where we built our first life together, celebrated milestones, and even said “I do” in the backyard—we’re moving! Not to a different country (sorry to those who guessed California!), but into a new chapter that feels more aligned with the life we want to create…
Entrepreneurship can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s not without its challenges. Not long ago, Matt and I found ourselves navigating a particularly tough week—one of those weeks where it felt like nothing was going as planned. Instead of letting it derail us, we leaned into intentional practices that helped us shift our mindset, regain our energy, and come out stronger.
You know that moment when you know you’re meant for more—but have no idea what “more” even looks like yet? That’s exactly what this conversation with Lindsey Marie felt like: equal parts inspiration, truth talk, and a reminder that you don’t have to figure it out alone. Lindsey is the founder of Powerhouse Women—an empowering community, a book, an annual event, and now a brand new retreat for women who are building big things and crave deeper connections while doing it.
Let’s talk about a transformation story that will light you up from the inside out. Meet Chloe Blakeburn, a health and wellness coach, former nurse, and self-proclaimed “soft-hearted badass.” In a recent episode of Inspire and Move, I sat down with Chloe to talk about entrepreneurship, grief, healing, solo travel, mirror work (yep, it’s a thing!), and why she’s manifesting an assistant coach like, yesterday.
We're THRILLED to share some exciting news….
Matt and I have recently accepted the position as health and mindset coaches in the Mentor Collective Mastermind, created by Chris and Lori Harder. This opportunity not only feels like a full circle moment for us but also aligns perfectly with our deep passion for fitness, personal development and supporting others in their entrepreneurial journey!
This one’s for anyone building a dream life alongside your partner—or even just navigating busy seasons together. Whether you're in business with your spouse or simply figuring out how to juggle schedules, roles, and responsibilities as a team, this post is going to hit home in the best way. Let’s talk real life, real love, and how Matt and I make it work while running our business, Benchmark Fitness, side-by-side.
Chris is a wildly successful entrepreneur, podcast host, and co-founder (alongside his powerhouse wife, Lori Harder) of multiple companies including their latest venture, Frello, a peer-to-peer lending app. But what makes his story so powerful isn’t just the highlights—it’s the comeback story, the lessons from rock bottom, and the way he chooses to live life fully after deep loss.