Secret Life

Cathlyn Melvin is a TEDx coach and copywriter whose insight has been featured via TEDx, Thrive Global, Fempreneur Online, The Writing Cooperative, and other outlets.

With a degree in theatre performance and over a decade as an actor, director, writer, editor, and educator, Cathlyn draws on her diverse experiences to help mission-driven experts design and deliver their world-changing messages through TEDx coaching and done-for-you copywriting services.

When she’s not writing or coaching, you might find Cathlyn baking something delicious made of chocolate or reading in the sunshine with her very snuggly and loudly purring cat, Tucker.

Connect with Cathlyn @ Right Cat Creative

http://www.rightcatcreative.com

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http://www.linkedin.com/in/cathlynmelvin/

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Book lover? Looking for your next page turner?

Today's guest wrote her PhD thesis about ideas of quality in the coffee industry at the University of Sheffield, UK, and then emigrated to Saskatchewan with her young family. When she’s not making coffee, she writes, rides a tricycle and enjoys life on the flat Canadian Prairies.

Annabel Townsend’s first book, 'It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time,' came out in 2018 with Pottersfield Press. The follow-up, ‘A Thousand Lives’ is coming soon.

In 2020, (during the pandemic) Annabel opened the Penny University Bookstore in Regina, Saskatchewan.

Connect with Annabel @ the Penny University Bookstore

https://pennyu.ca

https://facebook.com/pennyuniversityyqr

https://instagram.com/thepennyuniversity

Corey Liebrecht is a pretty zippy guy. So much so that he named his business Zippity Zip Courier!

At the tender age of 53, he's a first time business owner.  Born and raised in Regina, he's lived his life in the community and knows alllll the shortcuts to get around.

After 33 years of service to his employer, he decided to stick it to the man, and goes his own way!

Connect with Corey @ Zippty Zip Courier

http://www.zippityzipcourier.ca/

With Christmas around the corner, we're all looking for gift ideas, sustainable ways to give and unique presents for family & friends. Look no further!

Quinn Nikulak is the owner and maker of a small woodworking business in Southey, SK that specializes in wooden toys and sustainable woodworking. From robot keychains to climbing houses, Quinn is dreaming big for the little people in our lives.

Connect with Quinn @ Kustom Kitties Canada

Facebook: Kustomkitties

Instagram: kustomkitties

We are getting Totally Tess'd today!

TotallyTess is a community-oriented tradeshow company.  They not only put on tradeshows around the province, they also manage the Regina Summer Market, Regina Dragon Boat Festival and lead several community fundraisers, like the online events to fill the three community fridges.

Tess pours her heart and soul into every event, many that give back to Souls Harbour, Carmicheal Outreach, as well as other communities such as the Moosomin Food Bank.

Connect with Tess @ Totally Tess Tradeshows

https://www.facebook.com/totallytesstradeshows

https://twitter.com/TradeshowTess

Today's episode takes some crazy twists & turns as we talk everything from starting a business to building a team and buying a minivan.

Shane Chapman is co-owner of The Ultimate Deck Shop in Regina & Saskatoon, a dad of four boys (say what?!) and a former corporate man turned planning whiz. If you're thinking of tackling an outdoor space, wanting to turn a tired and worn outdoor look into something spectacular, look no further. Shane and his team will help you turn your outdoor space into a backyard paradise!

Listen in now as we talk building decks and teams; and buying the dreaded minivan....

Connect with Shane @ The Ultimate Deck Shop

FB theultimatedeckshop
IG theultimatedeckshop
LI theultimatedeckshop
Tw theultdeckshop
YT theultimatedeckshop
🌐 tuds.ca

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Looking for a local pub with Saskatchewan flavours and a farm-to-table menu?

Look no further than Tommy's Speakeatery!

I can personally attest to their delicious menu, cold bevies and delightful staff. I just mayyyyy have spend a day or 12 on the patio at this local establishment.

Tune in today as we learn more about this neighbourhood pub, one of its owners, Dan Celis, corporate sales guru turned restaurant owner, and the lengths they go to, to serve their customers.

Connect with Dan @ Tommy's Speakeatery

🌐 http://www.tommysregina.ca
Find them on Google Maps

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Continuing our series on our furry friends, 🐕 Ann Corcoran joins us today to talk about Dog Separation Anxiety.

After over 2 years of having constant companionship, many of us are returning to the office, routine, activities and life. Our fur babies don't understand. 😟 They've had constant companionship and often extra attention as we did meetings from the couch and slept in a little later because no one knew if you still had your pajama pants on in a Zoom meeting. 🐶

Little wonder they expect to go everywhere and do everything; it's been their routine.

As a pet parent, I can attest that if I don't have my walking shoes on bright and early, I will get woke up by a cold nose or a paw in the face ~ no sleeping in allowed here! 🐾

Tune in to learn about Dog Separation Anxiety, what is it and how to recognize it as well as what to do about it.

Connect with Ann @ Ann Corcoran Separation Anxiety Specialist

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://ann-corcoran.com/
FB https://www.facebook.com/anncorcorandogtrainer

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Are you a pet parent and animal lover who believes you would never surrender a pet? Have you heard the stories in the news about animal shelters and rescues being overwhelmed as pets are surrendered?

Do you find yourself automatically blaming COVID? Assuming that these pets were surrendered because they no longer fit people's lifestyles?

Tune in today to learn the rest of the story. COVID impacted so much more than the health of millions of people; it also impacted family units, living accomodations, finances and our support systems. When families are choosing between groceries and dog food or school supplies, gas and a necessary vet treatment, sometimes the choices are not so clear.

For anyone who has lost a pet, surrendered a pet or made these impossible choices; it is heart-wrenching.

Our guests today are Louise Yates, a former dog kennel owner and animal welfare volunteer as well as Jennifer Berg, accredited force-free dog trainer.

To learn more about the supports in our community:

Regina Humane Society
Canine Action Project
CC RezQs
Saskatoon SPCA

Podcasts:

• Julie Naismith
• Dogs That
• Pod to the Rescue
• Worry Less, Wag More
• Disorderly Dogs, Paws & Reward Pawdcast
• The Bitey End of the Dog
• Drinking from the Toilet

To connect with Louise @ Living Sky Honey:

[email protected]
https://living-sky-honey.business.site/
https://www.facebook.com/LivingSkyHoney/
https://www.instagram.com/livingskyhoney/?hl=en

Connect with Jennifer @ Oberhund Dog Services:

[email protected]
https://oberhund.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100036175436854

Jenn's e-books can be purchased or downloaded here:

Teach Your Dog How to Be Alone
Pawsitively Purrfect, 4637 Rae St, Regina

Ebooks can be purchased here:
https://books2read.com/TeachYourDogHowtoBeAlone
https://www.dogwise.com/teach-your-dog-how-to-be-alone/?aff=416

Teach Your Dog Manners Around Guests
https://books2read.com/u/bzZJ5E
https://www.dogwise.com/ebook-teach-your-dog-manners-around-guests/?aff=416

Is it just me, or do you think about drinking tea when you have a sore throat? What about when you can feel a cold coming on?

Tea is that warm, soothing drink that seems to help cure all that ails you. And our guest today is an expert on tea. Specialty teas.

Jule Gilchrist LOVES tea! So much so, that she's owned a tea business for 16 years!

Listening to her talk about teas, varieties, sources and some of the "additives" in teas gave me a whole new appreciation for consumables. (Might not be what you think!!)

Grab a fresh cuppa tea and listen in on today's episode!

Connect with Jule:

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://cuppatteas.com/
FB https://www.facebook.com/yqrcuppat/
IG https://www.instagram.com/cuppa.t/

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