Let's Get Passionate Emily Martin

Justin Piercy is a father of three, husband, and the Digital Ministry Director at Connexus Church. The man needs coffee! Justin has taken his passion for coffee and created an incredible social media following of like-minded, international, men and women. Justin gives us detailed descriptions of how to up our coffee brewing game and recommendations of his favourite local roasters (though there really were too many to recall at once). Most importantly, Justin and I discuss anxiety, panic and caffeine. This is an episode that you won't want to miss!

January, his mother and his 5 siblings live on a small farm at the southern base of Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, of north-eastern Africa. In March, January's father passed away leaving him the man of the house, at age 27. Their current family business is failing due to the effects that COVID-19 has had on the community market. January aims to open a Zanzibarian inspired cuisine and pizza restaurant near the International College of WildLIfe, as this is a heavily toured and visited area. The cost is $5000 Canadian, which is nearly 2.2 million Tanzanian Shillings. Listen to the episode for all of the details. Donations can be sent to: januaryzanzibarpizza@gmail.com and the cutoff date is July 31st. Thank you so much for your generous heart.

Another high school bestie graces the pod today! Something that I have not gotten to do, YET, is travel through Europe. Come live vicariously through this episode with me. Nicole Eplett has been to 16 countries in the world. 11 of which are in Europe. She is an experienced traveller, both in groups and solo, and has lots of fun stories and helpful tips for you to pack on your next adventure!

Caitlin Pace is a ball of energy. I have loved being around her since the moment we met. You'll hear all about it. Caitlin was born into a musical family, with Christmas morning piano and singing performances (I have GOT to get my hands on those videos). In grade four, Caitlin starred in her first on-stage performance. There was no forgetting that feeling. She was made for the stage. With a university degree and around 30 on-stage performances under her belt, we learn about Caitlin's long-time love of theatre and music.

Something that sets me apart from the majority of people is that I have never had a family dog! My parents had a cat and now, my family has a cat! Thus, I sought out a professional to teach me about all things K-9. Kelsea and I talk about how to choose a dog that is right for you and/or your family, how to recognize a safe breeder, life as a full-time dog walker, her Instagram famous dog, which dogs we think are so stinking cute and much more.

All the single ladies! Choosing to stay single in today's dating climate is not uncommon. Tanis Crooks speaks openly about the benefits that she sees in staying single and childless through your 20s. We talk about mental health, therapy, self-discovery, travel, family relationships and so much more. One of my longest episodes yet, you will not be disappointed with the openness and authenticity of a mom and a woman with freedom, trying to understand each other!