Join us with Anna Gainey, Secretary of State for Children and Youth and MP for Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Westmount, Montreal, as she shares her journey balancing motherhood and politics. Anna discusses early experiences that shaped her leadership, the realities of parenthood in political decision-making, childcare solutions, and how she decompresses after challenging days. She also offers inspiring advice for mothers ready to lead, create change, and step confidently into spaces like politics.

In this conversation, Ashley Kielbratowski discusses the stress and challenges of preparing for a new baby, particularly focusing on the importance of timelines and family support in getting their home ready before the arrival of their child. She shares her experiences and strategies for managing stress during this transitional period.

• Navigating pregnancy can bring about significant stress.

• Using humor, like the "baby card," can ease stressful situations.

• Preparation can alleviate some of the anxiety associated with pregnancy.

• Nothing fits me. Dealing with our changing bodies isn't easy.

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In this episode, Vickie Mastrapas opens up about her personal struggles with self-image and style — from showing up to dinners in leggings and feeling uncomfortable, to discovering the power of personal styling as a path to confidence and authenticity. We talk about how fashion isn't just about what you wear, but how it makes you feel. Vickie shares how finding her own sense of style became a journey of self-acceptance, self-expression, and learning to show up in a way that feels true to who she is.

Takeaways:

• Fashion should reflect who you are

• Self-acceptance is the foundation of confidence

• Social settings can amplify insecurities — and that's okay

• Finding your style is a journey, not a destination

• Feeling good in what you wear changes everything

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