City Girl Talks

Yasmine Hardcastle
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City Girl Talks

City Girl Talks is about the real, fun and in-between things in life that every city girl needs and wants to know about. Listen in as Yasmine Hardcastle from West Coast City Girl chats with inspiring friends and female thought leaders to shine a light on their accomplishments and share candid girl talk about their journey so far. Grab your glass or cup of something lovely and settle in for some girl talk!

  1. Alexandra Hockey-Parmenter - Personal style, making every day special, thrifting and standing out with confidence

    JUL 13

    Alexandra Hockey-Parmenter - Personal style, making every day special, thrifting and standing out with confidence

    In this episode, I chat with the gorgeous ray of sunshine that is Alexandra Hockey-Parmenter. Alex is a marketing professional and style influencer based in Melbourne, Australia. On her rapidly growing Instagram account @ldy.alx she shares tips for finding your polished, authentic style through content that is thoughtful and well-researched, as well as full of personality and humour. She is passionate about making every day special and helping women feel confident inside and out, which shines through in this conversation and across her channels. This episode's girl talk includes: Curating a polished, authentic personal style that empowers you and won't break the bank Alex shares her top thrifting and second-hand shopping tips to find gems in the shops and online How to stand out and stay resilient (and positive!) in the current job market Why being a bit cringe can serve you well (and how it helped Alex go viral on LinkedIn) Taking care of yourself in your work, keeping your skills sharp and preventing social media brain rot Keeping things classy without losing our unique selves to societal norms Connect with Alex: Instagram ⁠@ldy.alx⁠ LinkedIn https://ldyalx.com --- Did you enjoy this episode? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share your experience at whichever podcast platform you listen from. Follow the City Girl Talks Podcast on Instagram @citygirltalks Thanks for listening! See you next time for another round of girl talk.

    1h 11m

  2. 2023-05-21

    Emily dos Santos - Let's talk about moving abroad, dropping timeline pressures and societal norms, and manifesting the life you want.

    (Recorded Autumn 2022) Well, it’s been a minute. But the good news is that you finally get to listen to this episode, featuring my lovely friend, brand strategist Emily dos Santos (formerly Kiloh). Like me, Emily recently followed her heart and ambitions to move abroad. I went east to England and she went south to Brazil. In this episode, we have a good chat about our experiences of an international move, how it turns out we manifested said moves, and living our best ex-pat lives. (Recorded Autumn 2022) This episode's girl talk: Emily's top tips for moving abroad (make sure you write them down!)What we miss about VancouverThe quirks of living abroad and the benefits of being a CanadianSocietal norms and the privileges we don't always recognise that we haveDropping the timeline of things we desire and manifesting the life we wantLearning a new language and being bilingual The ins and outs of applying for a visa in the UK or in BrazilClick here for full show notes with links to articles, books and other resources discussed in the episode. Did you enjoy this episode? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share your experience at whichever podcast platform you listen from. Follow the City Girl Talks Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/citygirltalks Thanks for listening! See you next time for another round of girl talk.

    1h 13m

  3. 2023-02-26

    The Hostess: My 2023 book list

    What will you read over a cup of something lovely this year? In this short and sweet first episode of 2023, I share my initial reading list and book recommendations for the year.  With a mix of fiction and inspiration and everything in between, it's a list I'm particularly excited about. Have a listen for some 2023 book inspo! Click here for the list of books I chat about in this episode.  Did you enjoy this episode? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share your experience at whichever podcast platform you listen from. Follow the City Girl Talks Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/citygirltalks Thanks for listening! See you next time for another round of girl talk.

    14 min
  4. Janis Wildy - Let's talk about writing a novel, England, and waking up to your life

    2022-08-07

    Janis Wildy - Let's talk about writing a novel, England, and waking up to your life

    Back in July, I thoroughly enjoyed (virtually) meeting and recording with with Seattle-based author, Janis Wildy. Janis is a fellow West Coast city girl, Anglophile and tea lover. Earlier this year she self-published The English Bookshop, a delightful novel about rediscovery, family, and staying open to possibilities.  This episode's girl talk: Janis’ top 3 tips for someone wanting to write a novelOur mutual love of all things EnglishFollowing your career dreamsThe fear and ultimate joy of solo travel Waking up to your life and feeling magnificentClick here for full show notes with Janis' book and writing resource recommendations. Did you enjoy this episode? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share your experience at whichever podcast platform you listen from. Follow the City Girl Talks Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/citygirltalks Thanks for listening! See you next time for another round of girl talk.

    56 min
  5. Claire Lindsay - Let's talk about personal development, figuring out what we want and having fun

    2022-05-22

    Claire Lindsay - Let's talk about personal development, figuring out what we want and having fun

    In this episode, I catch up with one of my absolute favourite people, voiceover artist and digital nomad Claire Lindsay. It's been a while since we had a proper catch-up, but our Libra-Saggitarius connection is as strong as it ever was. It's an episode filled with laughter and fun, where we chat personal development, yoga, surviving divorce and changing the relationship we have with our finances.  Claire Lindsay is a Canadian actor, voiceover artist, adventure seeker, and entrepreneur who has been passionately following a path of spiritual growth and healing for over ten years. Integrating the valuable tools she's gained from acting and personal development into her life, she has seen a direct shift into a life lived in trust, grounding, authenticity, creativity, and joy. Click here for full show notes and links to Claire's book recommendations. Did you enjoy this conversation? Subscribe, share with a friend, and let us know what resonated with a 5-star review! Your support means the world. Follow the podcast on Instagram @citygirltalks Thanks for listening!  Did you enjoy this episode? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share your experience at whichever podcast platform you listen from. Follow the City Girl Talks Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/citygirltalks Thanks for listening! See you next time for another round of girl talk.

    1h 14m
  6. Meredith Garritsen - Let's talk about navigating change with grace, finding joy in the new and New York moments.

    2022-03-10

    Meredith Garritsen - Let's talk about navigating change with grace, finding joy in the new and New York moments.

    And... welcome back to City Girl Talks! It's been approximately 525,600 minutes and I've missed you! After a little hiatus, the podcast is back. To start us back up in style, I caught up with a past guest, the lovely Meredith Garritsen. Meredith is a savvy business consultant and the founder of the Hervana Coworking Collective in Vancouver. In this episode, Meredith shares how she's navigated recent life changes, how she finds joy in the new and a special New York moment. (If you've had an NYC moment, you know these are always standout events in your life.) This episode's girl talk: Navigating change  Starting from scratchFinding joy in the newNew York moments When you realize you need to make a change What Meredith is reading:  A Hero of Our Time  (Naben Ruthnum) The poet Meredith mentions: @flora.and.phrase Connect with Meredith and the Hervana community @hervanacollective on Instagram or on the website. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this conversation, please take a moment to leave a review, subscribe and share with a friend. You can also join the conversation on social @citygirltalks on Instagram. Did you enjoy this episode? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share your experience at whichever podcast platform you listen from. Follow the City Girl Talks Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/citygirltalks Thanks for listening! See you next time for another round of girl talk.

    1h 3m
  7. Lindsay Dent: Let's talk about expectation vs. reality, staying passionate, and pandemic entrepreneurship.

    2021-03-14

    Lindsay Dent: Let's talk about expectation vs. reality, staying passionate, and pandemic entrepreneurship.

    In this episode, my lovely friend Lindsay Dent from Have Your Met Her Yet?  podcast and Pink Crown Creative is back for another round of girl talk. Back in January, we had a New Year's catch-up and 2020 decompress for a double-header with her as a guest here and me as a guest on HYMHY. (You can catch that episode here.) This episode's girl talk:  Pandemic entrepreneurship Expectation vs. realityAppreciating downtime The importance of following your professional passionsOpening up to heal and growKnowing who your ideal client is Connect with Lindsay on Instagram @_lindsaydent and @haveyoumetheryetpodcast. Book(s) we talk about in this episode: Open Book (Jessica Simpson) Book Club: The Cup of Something Lovely Book Club is currently on pause as I stickhandle a move to England, work, and school. We will be back in full force before the summer. In the meantime, be sure to check out the full list of book selections and City Girl Talks guest recommendations. Let's connect! Join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk. Did you enjoy this episode? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share your experience at whichever podcast platform you listen from. Follow the City Girl Talks Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/citygirltalks Thanks for listening! See you next time for another round of girl talk.

    43 min
  8. Kellie Inglis: Let's talk about how our style, colour choices and chakras can revitalize the body, mind and soul.

    2021-02-07

    Kellie Inglis: Let's talk about how our style, colour choices and chakras can revitalize the body, mind and soul.

    (Recorded on November 11, 2020) Let's unblock our chakras with the energy of colour! In this episode, Kellie Inglis from Soul Restyled is back and we get deep and geeky about clothing colours, the chakras they relate to, and what we're looking forward to overall in 2021. This episode's girl talk: How our clothing colour choices can revitalize our body, mind and soulKellie breaks down the chakras for us GratitudeChoosing YOUAlone vs. lonelyWhat we're looking forward to in 2021 Did you know black is considered a grounding colour? For anyone whose mothers would always say to wear some colour, this is a win for you. It was for me! Please take a moment to rate, review and share the episode with a friend. Thank you for your support! Other episodes that feature Kellie: Let's talk about work from home style, gratitude, “champagne” problems and supporting small business during COVID-19. Let's talk about personal style, being confident in our current body, embracing change, and the emotions of a closet clean. Connect with Kellie on Instagram @soulrestyled and at her website. Book(s) we talk about in this episode: Light is the New Black (Rebecca Campbell)Rise Sister Rise (Rebecca Campbell) February Book Club Selection: Okay, ladies, February is reader's choice! I cannot wait to hear about what you've all been reading. Our book club brunch is scheduled for February 28, 2021 — stay tuned for the Facebook event info! Let's connect! Join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk. Did you enjoy this episode? Please take a moment to leave a 5-star review and share your experience at whichever podcast platform you listen from. Follow the City Girl Talks Podcast on Instagram: https://instagram.com/citygirltalks Thanks for listening! See you next time for another round of girl talk.

    57 min
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City Girl Talks is about the real, fun and in-between things in life that every city girl needs and wants to know about. Listen in as Yasmine Hardcastle from West Coast City Girl chats with inspiring friends and female thought leaders to shine a light on their accomplishments and share candid girl talk about their journey so far. Grab your glass or cup of something lovely and settle in for some girl talk!

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  • Creator
    Yasmine Hardcastle
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    62
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Yasmine Hardcastle
  • Show Website
    City Girl Talks

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