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Mike and Kristen

Mike and Kristen

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Kristen quits her 6-figure government job to become a full time artist, Mike offers her tricks and tips from his 15 year career as a musician. The husband and wife duo discuss following dreams, living the life of a ”creative”, and all the ridiculous stories along the way. They share chapters from their travel/relationship book ”You and Me” and interview guests about their path to following their own dream. Hilarious, philosophical, and heart warming all at the same time.
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Having conquered both the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, Whistler's journey is one of triumph over adversity and the unwavering support of those around him. He regales listeners with tales of meticulous preparation, the invaluable assistance of his devoted wife, his loyal hiking companion "Scooby," and the kindness of trail angels e…
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With his unique approach to live performance, Rankin MacInnis orchestrates a musical journey that spans 11-weeks over the winter months, bringing together a diverse ensemble of up to a dozen musicians. His commitment to fostering community spirit and highlighting local talent has earned him the prestigious title of Entertainer of the Year at the 20…
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Danni Mega has been kidnapped in Romania, starred on UK reality television, had her heart broken by a rock star and struggled with drug and alcohol addiction for most of her adult life. After reaching her rock-bottom, she completely turned her life around and is on a mission to self-improvement and supporting others on their journey to sobriety. A …
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Rooted in the concept of living a virtuous life, Stoicism was born from ancient Greek ideologies of being a good person. Stoicism teaches us self-reflection, how to manage emotional reactions to things we cannot control, practicing discipline and living harmoniously with nature. Brandon embodies these qualities and maintains a sense of the Stoic pr…
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Amanda Ring has known since she was a child that she was attuned to the energy around her. Her craft and language around her work has only strengthened with time, and now she’s imparting her knowledge upon others. Her beautiful presence is palpable in this chat where we explore themes of transformation, self-discovery and childhood memories. Amanda…
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We’re back from a week-long adventure in Austin, Texas where we experienced our first South by Southwest (SXSW) festival! We dig into the conference itself – how it started/how it functions, and exchange takeaways in real time. Listen to our debrief of session learnings, who we met, what we ate, how it’s shaped our future strategies, how it was fun…
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Our dear friend, the legendary Nancy Regan has taken over the mic to host this week’s episode of Mike and Kristen! She takes us down memory lane asking how we met, what we love about each other, and how we’ve managed to maintain both collaboration and connection after 13 years of being a couple. We reveal one of our closest secrets – Mexican Superb…
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JT, Jonovision, J-Roc, we know him by many names but he’s consistently known as our favourite Canadian icon. Jonathan Torrens started an acting career at just 15-years-old on Street Cents and we have been celebrating him ever since in shows such as Trailer Park Boys, Moonshine and Vollies. One of the kindest, funniest, most intelligent guests we’ve…
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Dale Murray has performed with the best – everyone from Matt Mays to Christina Martin, to his famous aunt – Nova Scotia royalty, Anne Murray. His intention is to support others to help them sound and perform to their top potential. A humble approach to the music industry. Dale’s unique spectrum of talent makes him the perfect guest to reflect on th…
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Though born and raised in Ontario, Steve Luxton now calls Nova Scotia home. Blame it on meeting a girl and falling in love! We’re happy to have his expertise in the music community, in particular his students at Nova Scotia Community College, who cherish his talent and guidance. We chat about his time spent at esteemed Humber College to running his…
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For our 100th episode we wanted to share a very special chat with our new friend, Shirley. Shirley reflects on her long and vibrant life, sharing bits of advice on longevity, hard-work, family, friendship and how it all changes with age. This inspiring centenarian found the love of her life in her early school days and shares how much their marriag…
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Music has been a part of Mike Morrison’s life since he was just a kid, influenced by the talents of his father. He has played with many bands, including Rock Ranger with the late Jay Smith and now with some of his closest friends in Fire Valley Fire. We talk about musical “feel,” how he doesn’t know the origin story of his band name (LOL) and the r…
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There’s nothing like a good break-up to set life on a new path, and that’s exactly what led Jennifer Blair to a glass shop in Toronto. It wasn’t long before she was “secretly” learning the art of glass fusion and has since launched her successful business of turning glass “blobs” into beautiful masterpieces. Learn about the process of glass fusion,…
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Multi award-winning artist, Jah'Mila discovered the Nova Scotia music scene during a visit with her mom, who had moved to eastern Canada to work in nursing. She found friendship, creative collaboration and loads of adoring fans in the place she now calls home. Her father – “Chinna” – played with Bob Marley’s “The Wailers” and was a strong influence…
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Buckle up for this chat with the incredibly articulate, talented and soft-souled young woman, Sophia Rae. This grade 12 École Secondaire Du Sommet student reflects on her personal experience with trauma and mental health after losing her aunt in the Portapique massacre in 2020. Realizing that other teens were struggling with tools and conversations…
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A profound conversation with multi-faceted artist Carmel Mikol as we dive into stories from her past. Leaving her patriarchal faith after suffering domestic abuse, Carmel shares details about the Jehovah Witnesses religion and how telling her personal experience through film (Apostate) has been a powerful way of adopting a new identity. We learn ab…
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How do you explain something that doesn’t yet exist on the creative business landscape? This chat will help explain the background, concept and intentions of the “Curiosity Club”. Curiosity Club is a trio of professional artists and entrepreneurs who specialize in facilitating creative experiences. Erin Bulger, Kristen Herrington and Steph McNamara…
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We wrap up 2023 by reflecting on what we’ve learned from guests, career highlights, mental health ups and downs, adventures and the wonderful new friends we’ve made along the way! Our intention was to record a “quick” episode, but it’s the same length as all the rest LOL. We reveal some exciting news about the podcast for 2024, plus our new year’s …
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The Town Heroes have been making music for over a decade and are now discovering fresh voices, sounds and songs. We wanted to do justice to the latest single from the band’s new album by dissecting the process, inspiration, compilation and life message. An important perspective on how we can let go of the daily chatter from our inner critic and ste…
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In this important chat with Carli Jeffrey we cover everything from processing grief to book publishing to psychedelic therapy. A woman who has already lived 1000 lives it seems shares stories of how holding space for others led to burnout and how taking care of herself looks a little different than most alternative therapies. An honest, candid and …
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Terra Spencer didn’t grow up with the dream of singing in front of sold-out audiences, touring the world sharing her creativity or accepting multiple awards for her talents, but that’s exactly what happened to her! She listened to the clues along the way and has always been open to making a cold-call that might lead to the next exciting adventure. …
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Bonded by shared values, the Skunks show up exactly as they are and invite their fans to do the same. Sarah Ellen Morrison (vocals), Maya Taraschi (drums), Sara Eve (bass) and Katelyn Bo (guitar) share stories of representing women, feeling seen, sweating on stage and how doing it together is the band’s priority. We even had all four of them in the…
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Dustin Harvey approaches his work with a wide lens, considering the philosophical “whys” and experiential outcomes. His audience is often incorporated into the performance, connecting for moments, feeling both present and pleasant. We learn about how sports offered an early-influence of challenging himself and how lessons from coaches and athletics…
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Now in the role of producer, accomplished singer-songwriter and ROCK-STAR John Mullane reflects on his creative process. He is someone who allows his gut to guide him, and isn’t afraid to challenge himself. John has a beautiful wisdom when it comes to the music industry and lives his life with equal parts self-awareness! Did we mention he’s the guy…
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Krista McNally guides us through the nine Enneagram types, evaluating each of the qualities discovered in each personality. This type of model unlocks and supports your journey of self-discovery and uncovers the patterns of behaviour that subconsciously drive and motivate us to behave in certain ways. Krista not only facilitates guided discovery se…
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Leith Fleming-Smith recognizes the most important part of a performance is simply being yourself! Starting piano lessons with his next-door neighbour in small town Hubbards has since led to stadium shows, tours across the country, sold out venues and an adoring fan base. Leith shows us a different side to his life and how his guiding philosophy is …
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Occupational Therapist by day and performing musician in every other spare moment, Max Bujold is simply having a great time. Prioritizing friendship and family have rooted him in northern New Brunswick where he and his band are touring, making videos and being nominated for awards already! Max talks about going through personal struggles and witnes…
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Inspired by the resilience and bravery of her rescue pup Stella, Krista Keough has just released her first children’s book that outlines the story of how this special connection was made between human and dog. She dreamed of this very circumstance, this very dog, and together they have created a beautiful story complimented by illustrations from Gi…
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This interview reveals a completely new perspective on musicianship and the music industry. Aaron MacDonald reflects on his career in music, sharing stories of using calling cards and pay phones to communicate with gig venues, how rehearsing a song isn’t always the most authentic approach to entertainment and how having a family has shifted his val…
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After an intense period of creation, out newest collaborative show “Galactic Pie” is almost ready. We explore ideas of connectivity, inclusion, what happens after we die, how we feel about religion and why this show in particular is a full-circle moment. This special show has taught us new things about ourselves and hope it does for you as well. Sh…
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Newlywed Matt Kliffer is fresh off a band reunion tour this summer with his beloved Halifax band “Three Sheet” that has recently released some fresh re-mixes (cleverly called Re-Sheet). We chat about the band’s fast success, awards won and how they always felt they were best experienced live. Mike reminiscences about Three Sheet Thursdays at Elepha…
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We would describe James Mullinger as a risk-taker, boot-strapper and socially awkward kid turned life of the party. Oh, and he’s HILARIOUS!!! A true story of career determination and love for his family led James from London to Saint John, New Brunswick. Or was it Rothsay? Either way, he’s a true Canadian now and we’re so grateful to share this cha…
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“Who cares?” is Deedee Morris’ response to everyone suddenly having a camera in their pocket. It’s the person, the approach and the commitment to the craft that sets photographers like her apart from the rest. Finding home in Nova Scotia, Deedee embraces nature and authenticity in her work. We chat about being seen through the lens, understanding a…
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Kristyn Green is the definition of a FIRECRACKER! She has followed the breadcrumbs to create an exciting and diverse career. Growing up in a small town made her feel like BEING ON TV wasn’t necessarily an option. Fast forward life and she is a successful stand-up comedian, television show host (Maritime Ink), live events host, producer and we imagi…
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Cape Breton born and based siblings wouldn’t want to partner with anyone else! Their connection is apparent having established their strengths, values and sound in an incredibly short period of time. We chat about the benefits of being faced with challenges and how those hardships help us grow into better versions of ourselves. Hearts of Kin’s musi…
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Kate (Harnish) grew up in the iconic Shore Club Hubbards family and when she met her now husband BJ in high school, he too became part of the dance halls’ electric fun. Fast-forward twenty years and the two now run their own business! BJ, an HRM firefighter cuts intricate wood pieces that Kate then paints with bright, Nova Scotia scenes and inspira…
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A true showman, Tommy Green Jr. is what you might call the ideal podcast guest! Honest, funny and sweet as a family of pea-pods, we adored this time together! We chat about psylocibin exploration, what’s it’s like to undergo a creative lull, working on cruise ships, singing and skating with the Halifax Mooseheads and so much more! An energetic conv…
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Only 19-years old, this young-gun has stolen the hearts of many, including ours! On the heels of releasing his first single track (played at the end of the episode!), his first ticketed show and lots of press, we wanted to follow-up with Jackson on how the perception of this creative life measures up against the reality. We chat about the highs and…
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Allow us to introduce to the definition of power couple! Clear visions and intentional goal setting have led Katie and Brad to appreciate a shared spirit. Katie founded the “We Are Young” (WAY) Organization as a way of highlighting and celebrating our senior population through funding experiential “wishes”. Her recognition of these special souls ha…
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2023 has been GOOOOOOD to Nicole Ariana whose sister is building her a shelf to hold all of her well-deserved hardware! Her provocative music videos, powerful lyrics and creative breadth have led this Nova Scotia singer to amazing accomplishments. We dig into the big stuff – what it’s like being in the middle of a transition and wanting people to s…
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Originally from Newfoundland, Alicia Simms found her Nova Scotian home in Truro and has been celebrating the small-town vibe ever since! Her tattoo artwork has a recognizable style and she has certainly paid her dues in establishing herself in the industry. She started highlighting small businesses and towns SO WELL, she was offered her own TV show…
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A lifetime painter, sculpture, writer, gardener and inspiration leader, Sarah Irwin has no shortage of creative projects and stories. Her quirks and humour are reflected in the imaginative paintings she makes, and her sweet advice to other aspiring artists resonates deep. A long-time member of the Peggy’s Cove Area Festival of the Arts (PCAFA), rep…
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We spend an unforgettable day on location of Hope For Wildlife’s animal rehabilitation facility in beautiful Seaforth, Nova Scotia. Hope shares her journey to developing the infrastructure, staff and philosophy that sees over 7000 wild animals a year! Hope talks about everything from funding to food to furry favourites, recorded live from her impre…
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A random encounter with Windsor, Ontario musician Brendan Scott Friel at Togetherland Art Gallery leads to us inviting him over for breakfast and a podcast interview! We chat about his experience touring eastern Canada (surprise, he notices how NICE we all are!), how losing his father inspired his latest album and how Stoicism has shaped some of hi…
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BUCKLE UP! This episode is one to get your popcorn out for as M.E. takes us on a wild adventure of storytelling. From being adopted and finding her biological family later in life, celebrity encounters in NYC and finding real-life inspiration for her new book, “Reverse Ripples”. M.E.’s energy is totally infectious and had us enamored within minutes…
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Former podcast guest Steph McNamara and her husband Sean interview us on this week’s episode!! At least for 3 minutes before we kick into host most LOL. Consider it a 4-way chat among friends where we cover everything from business tips to health and wellness. This power-couple is soon opening their first collaborative business called Molly’s Reach…
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Sara Kelly was born with the entrepreneurial spirit! With years of experience under her belt, she now helps guide other women towards defining their best selves in business and in life. Using a heart-led approach, she provides tips on hard skills and takes you back to “the why” you started this journey in the first place! A great episode for artist…
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Wildfires are raging through the Upper Tantallon region of Nova Scotia. We are currently displaced from our home and wanted to share an update of our experience. Recorded from our cell phone inside the echoey Togetherland hall! We chat about what it was like packing up our house in a matter of minutes, being separated from our cat George and specia…
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This episode is perfect for anyone searching for their best-suited career path, or businesses looking to recruit the ideal employee! Jen manages her business the same way she approaches her life: off the beaten path. She considers not only your hard career skills but prioritizes what excites you, what you value, what you want your lifestyle to look…
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These energetic fellas make up 2/3 of a Halifax band on the rise, Kids Losing Sleep. Having gone through some recent changes in the composition of their band, they feel they’re in a better spot both personally and creatively – “in the flow” as we chat about! We share stories of how life as an artist was impacted by a global lock-down, how finding c…
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