The project of self-discovery is officially under construction. The Boss Chick Project is a lighthearted, women focused podcast following hosts Kennedy Aberdeen and Cassandra Blackwell as they amusingly attempt to navigate the professional world. Both highly motivated young women, Kenn and Cass hope to achieve success in their professional and personal lives; however, they are often unsure of the steps needed to get there. Through a series of in depth discussions and interviews with local women entrepreneurs, the girls achieve self-realization, increase their understanding of the current social landscape, and ultimately redefine what it means to be a boss as a woman.

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/3/31/23/2f472154-ded5-486e-9e4d-7fe24509fe72_ashton_xbcp_final.final.mp3

More and more commonly, workplaces and institutions are adopting the usage of pronouns in email signatures or in classrooms, and this is a really important step to ensure that all gender identities are welcomed and supported! However, discrimination against 2SLGBTQIA+ community is still extremely prevalent, and transgender people face epidemic levels of violence. It is more important than ever to discuss gender, identity, and preferences with our friends and family to create safer experiences for those who are nonbinary.This week on the podcast, we couldn&#39;t be more excited to welcome a guest who has had their own journey coming to be proud of who they really are, and is willing to share their experiences and knowledge with our listeners!Ashton O’Brien (they/she), a 32 year old non-binary person, is the current President of Kamloops Pride Society, being involved with the organization since 2019. Alongside their work organizing inclusive and fun events for the Kamloops community, Ashton also does countless hours of work off the side of their desk to help make their workplace more inclusive at BCLC, where Ashton has worked as an IT professional for 11 years. Through this interview, Ashton and I actually realized we not only work together, but in the same department, and at the time of the interview, were both working on putting on BCLCs International Women&#39;s Day event! - so throughout the episode you’ll hear us mention our workplace and IWD. This interview could have gone forever, and we touched on so many topics - from Ashton&#39;s experience with their own gender and identity growing up in BC interior, ways to talk to those people in your life who are not as understanding of different gender identities or preferences, how workplaces can take action to be more inclusive, and how to be better feminists!Follow Kamloops Pride on Instagram and Facebook at @kamloopsprideCheck out www.kamloopspride.com for educational and community resources.Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram: @thebosschickproject @cassandramilk and @kenn_gabrielle_Download, subscribe &amp; leave a review to get your next Wordle on your first try!

Episode 31: Lets Talk About Gender! with Ashton O'Brien of Kamloops Pride

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2022/2/17/22/b4c63953-b15a-4269-92dc-8fdceb063948_bcp_x_michelle_pugle_new_edit.mp3

New year, sober me? Is that how the saying goes? In the early weeks of a new year, people around the world try to accomplish new goals or quit old habits, and one of the most popular things do to is &#34;Dry January.&#34; This year, more people participated in Dry January (taking a break from alcohol for the month) than ever before! Sobriety is at the forefront of our internet conversations more and more. From reality TV stars thriving in their sobriety, to the fitness influencers acknowledging the harms of alcohol, being &#39;sober&#39; is becoming less taboo and more recognized. Despite it being more prevalent, becoming sober (for any reason) is a lot harder in practice. No one knows the ups and downs of sobriety better than this week&#39;s guest, Michelle Pugle, who is now over 18 months sober and has had a major life transformation due to it. Michelle Pugle is a educational health writer, creative author and poet who has previously graced the podcast to discuss her experience with an eating disorder and the impacts of social media on mental health. This week, Michelle dives into the details of her sobriety journey - from day one to year one - and her story provides actual advice on how to navigate social scenarios and family relationship while being sober. We discuss the changes she has experienced with dating, support groups, friendships and even with how she watches reality tv! Michelle also spills the details on her new book and the re-release of Ana, Mia &amp; Me! You can find Michelle at www.michellepugle.com for updates on new articles and posts, and you can follow her at @michellepugle on Instagram &amp; Facebook. Follow the Boss Chicks @bosschickproject @kenn_gabrielle &amp; @cassandramilk on Instagram Dont forget to like, download &amp; subscribe for clear skin &amp; good karma!

Episode 30: The Joy of Being Sober with Michelle Pugle

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/12/2/17/c910cde3-4154-42fd-ac1a-cba4da001dae_bcp_x_far___wide_interview.mp3

Community can feel like an abstract concept, but it truly takes a conscious effort to create one that is empowers its members. This week&#39;s guests could teach a master class on community building, as they have done just that through their evolving partnership. Brianne and Calli first bonded over their common appreciation for creativity, and that bond developed into motivation as they created Makeshift workspace. Through that first endeavor, they built a community of people that valued inclusivity and sustainability, encouraging them to expand into their first retail space - a little store you may have heard of - Far and Wide. Far and Wide aims to continually develop that sense of community based on their core values, while promoting local, sustainable, vintage, and beautiful products. Since the opening of Far and Wide, they have seen immense support. They have now expanded into a new, larger retail space, and they have added a second store, the Botanical Scene. In this episode, Brianne and Calli discuss their partnership journey, they let us in on their best home design secrets, and they provide some real life advice for women looking to start their own businesses. They are huge inspirations for us with their business model focusing on sustainability, collaboration, positivity and inclusivity - these are values we hope to promote in what we do, and their success absolutely encourages other businesses to take a similar lens to conducting business.  If you have a spare moment before the holidays, pop into Far + Wide and the Botanical Scene to find those perfect, one of a kind gifts! Both stores are located on Victoria street, downtown Kamloops. Check out Brianne, Calli, Far + Wide, and the Botanical Scene:@brianne_mcdaniel@calli.duncan@far_and_wide_bc@botanical.scene Follow the Boss Chicks@thebosschickproject@cassandramilk@kennedyaberdeen Support us through our Patreon:www.patreon.com/thebosschickproject

Episode 29: The Creation of Community with Brianne & Calli of Far + Wide

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/10/21/18/b74d1d86-ed16-4841-b230-31c772b81cd4_ywomensshelter.mp3

The Boss Chick Project is back with an incredible impactful interview with Michele Walker and Jacquie Brand of the Y Women&#39;s Emergency Shelter.Its hard to imagine that in Canada, 1/2 of all women have experienced an incident of physical or sexual violence, and that this statistic is above the global average of 1/3. But these are not just statistics, these are our mothers, daughters, children, and loved ones - women who instill vibrancy and compassion into our communities.We are so lucky to have had the opportunity to learn more about the realities of women who face violence and how to combat violence in our communities during our interview.Michele Walker is the General Manager for Violence Against Women Intervention and Support Services, and Jacquie Brand is the Director for Violence Against Women Intervention and Support Services. Both women have spent their careers protecting and helping vulnerable women and children in the community. At the Y Women&#39;s Emergency Shelter, they have worked the frontlines to ensure these women are safe, provided resources, and have worked with the children and family counselling programs.During our interview, we discuss the different types of violence that women often face, the systemic factors that cause Indigenous women to be more likely to suffer from violence, how to create change through unlearning, and how to support women and children who may be experiencing violence.If you or someone you know needs access to the shelter and its resources, call their 24/7 line: 250-374-6162 or text: 250-682-7931For more information on supporting the Y Women&#39;s Shelter, go to www.kamloopsy.org/vawissSupport the BCP by downloading this episode and leaving a review.Follow the Boss Chicks @thebosschickproject on Instagram and Facebook

Episode 28: Safety, Possibility & Hope with the Kamloops Y Women's Emergency Shelter

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/be7f2654-a160-4cce-9260-a956349e3d18_ss-composting-project-with-friendly-composting.mp3

While most of Canadians enjoy the blue skies of Summer, Kenn and Cass, alongside most British Columbians, are stuck inside due to the immense smoke from wildfires. The fire that swept through the town of Lytton and the fire in a Kamloops neighborhood has made everyone more aware of the climate crisis we are facing. Kenn and Cass have struggled to find ways they can contribute to stopping climate change, and luckily, this week&#39;s guests have a solution. Katie and Claire from Friendly Composting are on the podcast to discuss their business and the impacts of composting! Friendly Composting took Kamloops by storm in 2020, growing to over 600 subscribers in less than a year. After being frustrated with the lack of options for food waste in the city, best friends and roommates Katie and Claire decided to start a composting pick-up and drop-off program of their very own. Through Friendly Compositing, the two girls have encouraged hundreds to become environmentally conscious, and they have diverted thousands of pounds of food waste from the landfill, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and creating nutrient rich soil. They also expanded their business to include food delivery from local farms and shops! Katie and Claire make it easy to start making a different in the fight against climate change, and they answer all composting questions during this interview! They also have Kenn and Cass seeing double being another dynamic &#34;K &amp; C&#34; duo! Sign up for your compost bin at Friendlycomposting.ca and support them on Instagram @friendlycomposting.ca Dont forget to follow and support the Boss Chicks on Instagram @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle and @cassandramilk. Check out our website at www.thebosschickproject.com Download, subscribe, follow and leave a review for 10 years of good luck!

While most of Canadians enjoy the blue skies of Summer, Kenn and Cass, alongside most British Columbians, are stuck inside due to the immense smoke from wildfires. The fire that swept through the town of Lytton and the fire in a Kamloops neighborhood has made everyone more aware of the climate crisis we are facing. Kenn and Cass have struggled to find ways they can contribute to stopping climate change, and luckily, this week&#39;s guests have a solution. Katie and Claire from Friendly Composting are on the podcast to discuss their business and the impacts of composting! Friendly Composting took Kamloops by storm in 2020, growing to over 600 subscribers in less than a year.  After being frustrated with the lack of options for food waste in the city,  best friends and roommates Katie and Claire decided to start a composting pick-up and drop-off program of their very own. Through Friendly Compositing, the two girls have encouraged hundreds to become environmentally conscious, and they have diverted thousands of pounds of food waste from the landfill, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and creating nutrient rich soil. They also expanded their business to include food delivery from local farms and shops! Katie and Claire make it easy to start making a different in the fight against climate change, and they answer all composting questions during this interview! They also have Kenn and Cass seeing double being another dynamic &#34;K &amp; C&#34; duo! Sign up for your compost bin at Friendlycomposting.ca and support them on Instagram @friendlycomposting.ca Dont forget to follow and support the Boss Chicks on Instagram @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle and @cassandramilk. Check out our website at www.thebosschickproject.com Download, subscribe, follow and leave a review for 10 years of good luck!

Episode 27: The Boss Composting Project with Friendly Composting

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/b4acff24-0be4-448e-85dc-9cc337590b2d_8908005-episode-26-hgs-healthy-girl-summer.mp3

As the artist Yung Baby Tate once said, &#34; I am healthy; I am wealthy; I am rich; I am that chick.&#34; Kenn and Cass love the Hot Girl Summer movement, but they realized that their definition is more along the lines of focusing on their health and wellness than anything else! So they want to introduce to you: Healthy Girl Summer! By using advice and lessons they have learned from past guests, they are taking the time to be the healthiest, best versions of themselves. During this episode, they remember the advice about self-care and routine from Baneet, maintaining a healthy body image when online from Michelle, and even a sneak peak piece of advice from an upcoming guest about managing your workload. The girls are so happy to be back and sharing their life updates with you!  Oh, and if you download, subscribe, and leave a review, we might just send you Kenn&#39;s famous risotto recipe!

Episode 26: HGS -Healthy Girl Summer

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/0bdbc655-0437-4bd1-a897-2ea1771baa1c_ode-25-mind-body-awareness-with-erin-tetarenko.mp3

The past year since graduation, Kenn and Cass have really struggled with discovering exactly what their purpose in life is. Especially during Covid, it is the most difficult subject to grasp without getting overwhelmed. Fortunately, this week&#39;s guest helps the girls recognize a different way to live and think by being present and using mind-body connection therapy. Erin Tetarenko is a wellness, mind and body coach living in Australia that connects her education in kinesiology and psychology with her yoga practice to create holistic programs for clients who are struggling with their current way of life. After noticing the negative physical impacts of the stress and struggles she faced during her education, she not only realized that mental health directly affects your physical well-being, but she also recognized that the expected path she was on was not the most healthy one. Erin was able to take control of that struggle and use her experience and education to help clients become more aware and mindful. During their discussion, Erin explains the various ways she helps her clients begin to connect their mind and body and to become more mindful. The girls chat about the impacts of stress and burnout,  the importance of rest, the power of breath work, and overcoming insecurities. Erin also provides Kenn and Cass personalized advice to the tensions that they are facing in their daily lives. Erin details the various courses she has, Awakening Resilience and Self Leaderships, that help clients become more self-aware and redefine success, and she outlines what you can expect if you sign up for her incredible retreats! To learn more about Erin and her services, visit www.erintetarenko.com and follow her on Instagram @erin.tetarenko. Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle, and @cassandramilk, and on TikTok @thebosschickproject, or check out our website at www.thebosschickproject.com Download, subscribe and follow to get invited to the next BCP Retreat!

Episode 25: Mind-Body Awareness with Erin Tetarenko

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/bed2063d-5809-4565-96be-38e6493ae55d_irls-just-wanna-have-funds-with-taylor-bertoli.mp3

It is imperative that all boss chicks participate in Hot Girl Summer (HGS) this year, and the most important part of HGS is self care. Kenn and Cass have been manifesting, meditating, focusing on their health; however, they are missing one crucial self-care practice that is necessary to achieve HGS - fixing their financial health.  The world of finance can be intimidating. There is a ton of jargon, it&#39;s male dominated, and it can seem overwhelming, but this week&#39;s guest addresses it all during the episode. Taylor Bertoli is an associate at Abbott Wealth Management in Kamloops, and she found her career in finance through a combination of her economics degree, a keen interest in personal finance, and through mentors that have influenced her. Taylor can translate the world of finance into a comprehensible discussion, making it less intimidating and even exciting! Taylor answered all of our questions and gave the best tips for recent graduates looking to start saving. Stocks, Bonds, RRSPs, TFSAs, Investments - Taylor breaks it all down for us, and she even gives insight to the wild world of crypto-currency! Everyone can do more to improve their financial health, and with Taylor&#39;s advice, it can all be achieved. And most importantly, this episode will help you identify the real &#39;finance bro&#39;s&#39; from the fake ones. Check out Taylor at Abbott Wealth Management through their website at www.abbottwealth.com or find her on Instagram at @taybertoli! Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram at @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle, and @cassandramilk. Check them out on TikTok at @thebosschickproject and learn more about past episodes and how you can become a guest at www.thebosschickproject.com. Don&#39;t forget to follow, subscribe, download and leave a review or else the markets might face a downturn!

Episode 24: Girls Just Wanna Have Funds with Taylor Bertoli

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/302321d8-8cfb-433d-86f4-af30dabb3395_about-it-with-taylor-jack-of-bonhomie-magazine.mp3

EXTRA, EXTRA! Read all about it! Or well, we used to read all about it in our favourite magazines. This week, the girls sit down to discuss the world of trends, starting with Gen Z&#39;s new favourite word for out-of-trend behaviour, &#34;cheugy.&#34; A way to describe the actions and fashion of millenials, cheugy is taking the TikTok world by storm and causing even more controversy than when Gen Z cancelled skinny jeans.  When wondering if they should address their own &#34;cheugy&#34; vibes, Kenn and Cass realized that, 10 years ago, they would have found the latest trends to ditch or display from their favourite magazines. The magazine industry has drastically changed due to the rise of technology; however, there is still an enigmatic appeal to discovering new fashion pieces or recipes from their silky pages rather than from a website. Taylor Jack, the writer and editor of Kamloops&#39; newest magazine, understood the draw of having something tangible when creating Bonhomie. After finding themselves in unlikely situations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Taylor and the three other co-creators of the magazine, Amanda Agassiz, Natalie Sky, and Marisa Bertoli, found inspiration while re-directing their focus on their local community.  Bonhomie highlights the hidden treasures that our city has to offer, and it tells the unique stories of our community members.  To support Bonhomie, follow them on Instagram at @Bonhomie_Mag and like their Facebook page! You can pick up your copy of the magazine at Essence Lighting, or keep your eyes open for the new issue to be released at your favourite local business this upcoming Fall.  Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle_ and @cassandramilk, on Facebook @TheBossChickProject, and on TikTok @thebosschickproject. Check out our website www.thebosschickproject.com to sign up for our newsletter, inquire about sponsorships, or reach out to be a guest on the podcast! Subscribe, follow, download, and leave a review  or else you&#39;re totally &#34;cheugy.&#34;

Episode 23: Read All About It with Taylor Jack of Bonhomie Magazine

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/88502c2b-90ad-4dc1-8044-8ccb8bcd1ed1_experience-enhance-your-public-speaking-skills.mp3

The office is closed but class is in session. During this weeks episode, Kenn goes from student to teacher as she provides Cass with her very own Public Speaking seminar.  From retreat team member, to actor, to workshop coordinator, to university campaign spokesperson, Kennedy has extensive experiences in the public speaking realm, and she truly feels it has helped her find her passion. Beyond her experience, Kenn took it upon herself to work with a vocal coach in university, and she has developed public speaking workshops for undergraduate and law students. In this episode, Kennedy imparts all her wisdom to Cass, whose biggest fear is public speaking! Throughout the episode, Kenn teaches Cass about pre-speech rituals, breathing and vocal exercises, tricks to build up your confidence, and ways to memorize your speeches to lessen those fears, and get you ready for the stage.  Already comfortable in front of a crowd but want to go from classroom presentation to Ted Talk stage? Kenn also gives great tips to make your speech more memorable and convincing.  Whether you are preparing for a class project, a work presentation, an interview, or a campaign speech, Kennedy has such great, actionable advice to take your public speaking skills to the next level. Follow and support the Boss Chicks on Instagram: @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle, @cassandramilk, on TikTok @thebosschickproject, and check out our website: www.thebosschickproject.com Leave a review, follow, subscribe, and download to revive K-Wizzle for a performance on the Podcast!

Episode 22: Speaking From Experience - Enhance Your Public Speaking Skills

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/b0ce731f-3d44-4c93-8da9-44927189a87b_tips-to-impress-recruiters-with-cassie-ademola.mp3

Who knew that two girls fresh out of university with minimal job experience DIDNT know everything about interviews and resumes?  Kenn and Cass tried their best in episode 2, but its time to bring in a professional.  On this week&#39;s episode, Kenn and Cass sit down with the owner and founder of My Professional Agenda, co-founder of the Career Queens Club, and HR professional, Cassie Ademola to learn the inside information on how to not only land the interview, but how to also land the job. Cassie has gone through countless interviews herself, and she has also recruited and interviewed hundreds of candidates; using her expertise, she knows what it takes to make sure your resume works smarter, not harder, and ends up in the hands of hiring managers.  During the conversation, Kenn, Cass and Cassie discuss the &#34;do&#39;s and dont&#39;s&#34; of resume building, how to make the most out of your LinkedIn page, and what interview answers truly impress recruiters. If you have ever used a Canva resume template, included a picture on your resume, or even put your name in the header of your Word document - grab a pen and paper and take notes because this is the episode you didn&#39;t know you needed! For professional resume, LinkedIn, career building, or interview prep services, go to Cassie&#39;s website: www.myprofessionalagenda.com and follow her @myprofessionalagenda and @careerqueensclub on Instagram.  Check Cassie and the Career Queens out on Clubhouse for conversations on personal and professional development. Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle_, and @cassandramilk, and on TikTok @thebosschickproject. Sign up for the monthly newsletter at www.thebosschickproject.com

Episode 21: The Career Queen Will See You Now - Tips To Impress Recruiters with Cassie Ademola

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/4d79e2c4-33bd-4608-abc3-71c267f367bb_8788-episode-20-diving-deep-with-ocean-bellamy.mp3

Get your scuba gear on because we are going to dive deep in this episode! As we get into warmer weather, summer flings may be heating up. But did your last relationship only last a few months because of the season changing, or did you use that as an excuse to sabotage something great? If you have ever wondered if you were self-sabotaging or if you were trusting your gut instinct - this is the episode for you. Kenn and Cass are so pleased to welcome Ocean Bellamy to the podcast to talk about her work as a therapist, her successful Ocean&#39;s Therapy brand, and her tips and tricks to stop self-sabotage in its tracks. Ocean has her Bachelor of Science and Masters in Science, during which she studied psychology, and she is also a certified hypnotherapist. Beyond offering one-to-one therapy sessions, her Ocean&#39;s Therapy page offers helpful tips to take care of your mental health and educational interviews with other mental health experts.  During the interview, Kenn and Cass planned to discuss self-sabotage in friendships, careers, and relationships, and the effects of comparison on our mental health; and although these topics were addressed, Ocean began touching on subjects that both Kenn and Cass have struggled with at one point or another, and the interview took a different turn. Ocean provided incredible advice to the girls about various relationship red flags, such as manipulation, gaslighting, and love bombing. Most importantly, Ocean gave the girls useful information to tell whether you&#39;re self-sabotaging, trusting a gut instinct, or if you&#39;re being manipulated.  Already an interview both Kenn and Cass continuously listen to and learn from, they know this episode will speak to every listener!  Follow Ocean or set-up a one-to-one session with her through her Instagram page: @oceanstherapy. Follow the Boss Chick Project on Instagram and TikTok at @thebosschickproject and check out their website www.thebosschickproject.com to sign up for the monthly newsletter! Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram: @kenn_gabrielle_ and @cassandramilk Don&#39;t forget to like, download, subscribe, and review the Boss Chick Project podcast!

Episode 20: Diving Deep with Ocean Bellamy

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/7fd24663-3e44-49c6-a5f4-481c7affc461_pisode-19-healthy-habits-with-baneet-khun-khun.mp3

Kenn and Cass could not be more thrilled to welcome fitness and nutrition coach, x-ray technician, influencer, entrepreneur and, most importantly, FRIEND to the podcast, Baneet Khun Khun to chat all about health and wellness. Baneet moved to Vancouver from Kamloops to study Medical Radiography at BCIT. When she graduated she took a job at two major hospitals in Vancouver. After 2 years of working in her career, COVID hit and Baneet saw an opportunity to create home workouts for people stuck at home in quarantine. She took her personal training and nutrition coaching course at NASM and started her online coaching business Body By B. In just a year, she has helped many clients achieve their goals, and she has inspired her followers to lead healthier lives! During our conversation, Baneet gives some great tips to help with digestion and to improve results at the gym based on our hormonal cycles. She also smashes some misconceptions around diet and fitness, especially for women. The girls also chatted about Baneet&#39;s decision to focus on overall health and wellness instead of just fitness, and she opens up about the difficulties women of colour face in the fitness industry. No matter where you are on your health journey, this episode is a must listen if you have ever struggled with maintaining a routine or maintaining a healthy body image.  If you are interested having Baneet as your fitness and health coach, sign up to be a client through her website at www.bodybyb.ca or in the link in her bio on Instagram @lifebybaneet. For help with your healthy habits or wellness info, follow Baneet on Instagram @lifebybaneet! Don&#39;t forget to follow the Boss Chicks in Instagram @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle_ and @cassandramilk. Check out www.thebosschickproject.com for information about episodes, our blog, and newsletter.  DM the Boss Chicks a question to be featured on an episode of the Boss Chick Project!  Don&#39;t forget to download, subscribe, and leave a review.

Episode 19: Healthy Habits with Baneet Khun Khun

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/2adced47-8496-4078-bb2b-515546775c0d_8124776-episode-18-girls-gone-boss.mp3

Let&#39;s be honest, we have all seen the jokes about &#34;girl bosses,&#34; maybe we have even laughed at a meme or two. Both Kenn and Cass admittedly have, and they even cringed at the thought of being seen in that joking way. But how did the #girlboss stereotype even become a stereotype in the first place? On this episode, Kenn and Cass discuss the now infamous term, how its perception affects women in the work place, and why we should all be more proud of our inner girl boss. Oh, and on that topic, you would think that the title &#34;Boss Chick Project&#34; would have the same feeling for them - and it did! The girls give you the behind-the-scenes look at how they chose their name, and they talk through what each part of the title means to them and how it helped them to create the strong mission of the podcast. Finally, the girls discuss the key lessons from the novel, &#34;Why Men Love Bitches&#34; by Sherry Agrov, and how we can relate the same lessons and take them into the workplace to help you become a true &#39;girl boss&#39;, &#39;boss woman,&#39; &#39;She-EO,&#39; leader, or whatever term feels right to you.  For Women&#39;s History Month, Kenn and Cass share their goals to educate themselves on the struggles that women have overcome and still face today, and they encourage all their listeners to do the same! Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram: @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle and @cassandramilk. Check out our website: www.thebosschickproject.com and sign up for our upcoming monthly newsletter! Follow us on TikTok: @thebosschickproject DM is if you have any questions to be featured on an episode!

Episode 18: Girls Gone Boss

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/64d14de9-3d80-4745-bef9-06da41f9e40d_79-episode-17-changing-course-with-aj-eathorne.mp3

On this week&#39;s episode, Kenn and Cass had the incredible honour of sitting down with former LPGA tour player and Realtor, AJ Eathorne, to discuss the lessons she learned while playing the beautiful game of golf.   AJ grew up in the Okanagan Valley, and started golfing at age 13. After success as a junior, she received a full-ride scholarship to New Mexico State University and became a professional golfer immediately after graduation.  Her immense talent took her the LPGA at only 22 years old. Throughout her 11 year career, AJ had over 15 top ten finishes and travelled worldwide to play golf.  During our conversation, AJ shares her amazing memories while on tour, as well as the challenges of being a professional athlete playing an individual sport. She also shares the details of her time caddying in the PGA and LPGA, and she discusses her decision to change careers from golf professional to real estate professional. Beyond telling Kenn and Cass the memories she made during her career, AJ shares her best advice for keeping grounded, maintaining positivity, and believing in yourself. Oh, and she does some pretty impressive name-dropping from her time on the tour! If you have ever wondered what it&#39;s like to be a professional athlete, or if you want to learn how you can use your sports background in the &#39;real world&#39;, this episode is for you! Follow AJ on Instagram at @ajeathorne, or check out her real estate information at www.ajeathorne.com. Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram: @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle_ and @cassandramilk. Check out our website: www.thebosschickproject.com and follow us on tiktok: @thebosschickproject. DM us if you have any questions to be featured on the podcast!

Episode 17: Changing Course with AJ Eathorne

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/6d391f70-c047-4e06-8ec1-cc5f5dd7db48_a-career-of-compassion-with-bernadette-siracky.mp3

The non-profit sector seems dauntingly different from the corporate world; instead of focusing on profit margins and competition, you are focusing on the multifaceted and sensitive realities of humanity. On this episode we explore the actualities of non-profit work through our conversation with Bernadette Siracky, Executive Director of the Kamloops Food Bank. The Boss Chicks had the immense privilege of chatting with Bernadette  about the career she has built through her compassion for our communities. Bernadette began her career as a teacher in Alberta before pursuing her Masters of Education, after which she held roles in Labour Relations, human resources and in District level positions coordinating staff and programming for students with learning disabilities. In addition to her unique professional journey, Bernadette shares her best decision-making advice, the initiatives she has implemented at the Food Bank, and the lessons she has learned about leaning on your strengths to help you get through professional and personal struggles. We highly encourage you to consider donating to the Kamloops Food Bank to directly help feed families in our community. The charity provides food hampers to those in need, food to various charitable kitchens in the city, and meal programs to 10 local schools. The Kamloops Food Bank is also a hub for the entire Kamloops-Thompson area, providing donations to other communities such as Chase, Barriere, and Cache Creek. Food security has become a greater issue since the beginning of the pandemic, and with restrictions to volunteer opportunities, cash donations are more necessary than ever to end hunger in Kamloops. If you are interested in more information about the Food Bank, Bernadette, or volunteer opportunities, check out www.kamloopsfoodbank.org and follow the Food Bank on Instagram @kamloopsfoodbank for upcoming community fundraising events. Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle_ and @cassandramilk and check out our website for more information on episodes at www.thebosschickproject.com DM us if you have any questions or comments to be featured on an upcoming podcast episode.

Episode 16: A Career of Compassion with Bernadette Siracky

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/133d930b-a3c7-4c58-b90e-2d92d9711ae1_irl-lecture-about-the-severity-of-social-media.mp3

Craving some unsolicited advice? We&#39;ve got you covered! With the explosion of Tik Tok this past year, Kenn and Cass reflect on their complicated histories with social media and provide some real life advice around the potential impact of your online presence.  The girls discuss their first encounters with social media, from MSN messenger to Facebook to Instagram. Kenn and Cass share some of the lessons they learned from their experiences with the platforms, as well as some cautionary tales. Both of the girls agree that the rise of influencers and the increased value of your online presence has created a divide between the purpose of social media and its uses. To conclude, the girls provide their best tips to ensure your social media presence won&#39;t come back to haunt you. Send this episode to 5 people to avoid 5 years of bad luck, just like those original spam emails! Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram: @thebosschickprojects, @kenn_gabrielle, and @cassandramilk. Check out our website: www.thebosschickproject.com and follow us on tik tok: @thebosschickproject

Episode 15: A Cool Girl Lecture about the Severity of Social Media

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/aedf13cb-9788-46b4-b55a-08f3604df1e5_-episode-14-learning-to-pivot-with-stacey-owen.mp3

On this week&#39;s episode, Kenn and Cass sit down with CEO and founder of Pepper, Stacey Owen. Stacey is a photographer who transformed her life through her passion, catapulting her from &#34;solopreneur&#34; to the leader of a successful creative marketing agency in Kamloops BC. During the conversation, Stacey imparts her best marketing advice for creatives or small businesses, and she explains her transformative leadership style. The girls also discuss how to keep business collaborative, the importance of leading my example, and how #pivot when something unexpected (like a global pandemic) occurs. Stacey explains her career journey from wedding to boudoir photographer, and from marketing agency CEO to worldwide conference creator. Stacey also opens up about the brave steps she took to be in charge of her own life, and how it is her mission to ensure other women have the ability to do the same. Check out Pepper at www.meetpepper.ca and on Instagram @meet.pepper. Also, check out www.conferenceandchill.com to get your tickets to upcoming photo gatherings.  As always, follow the Boss Chick&#39;s on Instagram @thebosschickproject, @cassandramilk and @kenn_gabrielle_  DM us if you have any questions to be featured on the podcast!

Episode 14: Learning to Pivot with Stacey Owen

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/8a018164-5531-4130-8fdb-b65ebbd5c1b7_7544056-episode-13-small-town-secrets.mp3

On this week&#39;s episode, Kenn and Cass discuss the similarities and differences they had growing up in small towns. Despite being from small communities, they both had very different experiences in terms of education and activities; however, they agree that their childhoods helped them develop a strong sense of community that has been a key motivator in their careers. The girls also address the stereotypes surrounding small towns, disproving them by using examples from their own lives. Both Kenn and Cass also believe their childhood environments had positive impacts, and the finish the episode by sharing some stories from their elementary years! Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram: @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle and @cassandramilk. Check out our website www.thebosschickproject.com DM us if you have any questions about the BCP to be featured on the podcast.

Episode 13: Small Town Secrets

https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pod-public-media-files/2021/9/1/21/f8d44ccd-71b7-4498-9465-1e471d5c76ce_ssion-into-your-profession-with-lexi-soukoreff.mp3

On this weeks episode of the Boss Chick Project, Kenn and Cass sit down with Daub and Design&#39;s owner, founder and creative director, Lexi Soukoreff, to discuss the keys to success when starting your own business. Lexi shares her story of turning her passion and artistry into a thriving business. She discusses the necessity of learning from mentors, the importance of human connection, and how to utilize the experience you gain from every opportunity. Lexi also shines light on the need for inclusivity in the fitness world, and discusses her work to lead by example by creating sustainable fashion.  Daub and Design produces unique, one-of-a-kind garments that are comfortable and versatile. They use Lexi&#39;s hand-dyed fabrics to create wearable art.  Follow Daub and Design on Instagram at @daubanddesign and check out their website at www.daubanddesign.com. Thank you to this week&#39;s sponsor, TrulyDivine.com. Truly Divine puts the secrets of the universe into your hands. Check out Truly Divine to get full birth chart analyses, relationship compatibility tests and more! Follow the Boss Chicks on Instagram: @thebosschickproject, @kenn_gabrielle_ and @cassandramilk and check out our website www.thebosschickproject.com.

Episode 12: Turning Your Passion into Your Profession with Lexi Soukoreff

The project of self-discovery is officially under construction. The Boss Chick Project is a lighthearted, women focused podcast following hosts Kennedy Aberdeen and Cassandra Blackwell as they amusingly attempt to navigate the professional world.

Both highly motivated young women, Kenn and Cass hope to achieve success in their professional and personal lives; however, they are often unsure of the steps needed to get there. Through a series of in depth discussions and interviews with local women entrepreneurs, the girls achieve self-realization, increase their understanding of the current social landscape, and ultimately redefine what it means to be a boss as a woman.