City Girl Talks

29/05/2023

🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 Let’s talk about moving abroad, dropping timeline pressures and manifesting the life you want with the fab and gorgeous Emily dos Santos at COOL MOM 101!

This episode’s girl talk:

* Emily's top tips for moving & living abroad
* The quirks of living in a new country
* Learning a new language
* What we miss about Vancouver
* Societal norms and the privileges we don't always recognise that we have
* Dropping the timeline of things we desire and manifesting the life we want

Click below to listen, subscribe, leave a review and share. Thanks for your support, it means the world!

https://westcoastcitygirl.com/2023/05/21/ep-60-emily-dos-santos/

02/03/2023

Happy World Book Day! Swipe ⬅️ for my 2023 book recos.

📚 Atlas of the Heart (Brene Brown)
📚 The Bullet That Missed (Richard Osman)
📚 The Rose Code (Kate Quinn)
📚 Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman
📚 The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times (Michelle Obama)
📚 The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida (Shehan Karunatilaka)
📚 The House of Fortune (Jessie Burton)
📚 Time to Think (Nancy Kline)
📚 Atomic Habits (James Clear)
📚 Accidental Duchess (Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland)
📚 Spare (Prince Harry)

Find out more about my book picks for 2023 on the blog ⬇️

https://westcoastcitygirl.com/2023/02/12/2023-books

02/03/2023

Happy World Book Day! Swipe ⬅️ for my 2023 book recos.

📚 Atlas of the Heart (Brene Brown)
📚 The Bullet That Missed (Richard Osman)
📚 The Rose Code (Kate Quinn)
📚 Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman
📚 The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times (Michelle Obama)
📚 The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida (Shehan Karunatilaka)
📚 The House of Fortune (Jessie Burton)
📚 Time to Think (Nancy Kline)
📚 Atomic Habits (James Clear)
📚 Accidental Duchess (Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland)
📚 Spare (Prince Harry)

Find out more about my book picks for 2023 on the blog and podcast. ⬇️

https://westcoastcitygirl.com/2023/02/12/2023-books

01/03/2023

What will you read over a cup of something lovely this year?⁠ In this short and sweet first episode of the year, I've shared my initial 2023 reading list and book recommendations. ⁠Have a listen and let me know your thoughts!
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📲 https://www.buzzsprout.com/845926/12329501-the-hostess-my-2023-book-list

Thanks for your support. 💗

28/02/2023

🎙️ NEW EPISODE 🎙️ What will you read over a cup of something lovely this year? In a short and sweet first episode, I share my reading list and book recommendations for the year.

23/12/2022

Whatever you celebrate, wishing you and yours a safe and happy festive season. Thank you for listening to and for your support in 2022. 💕

10/08/2022

NEW EPISODE: The latest episode features Janis Wildy, author of the delightful novel ‘The English Bookshop. Loved our chat, which includes:

* Janis’ top 3 tips for someone wanting to write a novel
* Our mutual love of England
* The fear and ultimate joy of solo travel
* Waking up to your life and feeling magnificent

🎧 Have a listen and share with a friend!

https://westcoastcitygirl.com/2022/08/07/citygirltalks-episode-58-janis-wildy/

Let's talk about writing a novel, England, and following your dreams Janis Wildy, author of The English Bookshop. Have a listen!

23/09/2021

Betty Reid Soskin is my new hero. Read about this incredible woman!

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/20/us/betty-reid-soskin-100.html

Betty Reid Soskin has fought to ensure that American history includes the stories that get overlooked. As she turns 100, few stories have been more remarkable than hers.

20/09/2021

Really interesting article from Chatelaine on the women of the Canadian farming industry.

https://www.chatelaine.com/living/female-farmers

They drive tractors, juggle work with parenting, graze cattle and get paid less than men: Women in agriculture face challenges that are both universal and unfamiliar to the rest of us.

17/08/2021

Sharing this The New York Times article because I'm a big believer that everyone needs meditation in their life. It doesn't need to be and isn't complicated — I promise.

Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly.

17/08/2021

The news has reminded me that I am extraordinarily fortunate to live where I do. Please join me in donating to Women for Women International to support Afghanistan women.

A generous member of our community is willing to match up to $500,000 in donations to our Afghanistan program, dollar for dollar. All gifts above that amount will be directed where needed most in Afghanistan and in all the countries where we work.

28/05/2021

Anyone else out there an overthinker like me? 🙋‍♀️ Thrive Global shares some great tips to combat the overthinking loop.

https://thriveglobal.com/stories/creative-ways-to-stop-overthinking-ruminating-mental-health-tips

These in-the-moment tips will help you quit ruminating and learn to let go.