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Today's story belongs to Melanie Chambers, of London, Ontario.
High school is tough for most, but harder when you have a bully. Melanie shares how she, years later, reached out to her high school bully for questions and received not only answers - but a new friend. She uncovers how meeting her bully years after high school impacted her, how she moved forward and the life she lives now with a new attitude!
Listen to hear the lessons she learned from high school that carried on into her 40s. This is a story about tackling trauma, starting new adult friendships, and most of all, love.
Presented by Charm Diamond Centres
Hosted by Nancy Regan
Produced by Podstarter
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Today's story belongs to Fran and Matt Hrabluk, of Mississauga, Ontario.
Although every marriage is special, some are just made of tougher stuff. Fran and Matt, for example, are celebrating a big anniversary this year: seventy years. It was 1954 the year Fran and Matt, two young lovers from humble farming backgrounds, decided to tie the knot. Over the past seven decades, the two learned what it meant to keep a marriage together through tick and thin, good times and bad.
Listen to hear the lessons they've learned and the secrets to keeping a marriage alive and thriving. This is a story about patience, dedication, and most of all, love.
Presented by Charm Diamond Centres
Hosted by Nancy Regan
Produced by Podstarter
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Today's story comes from Belinda and Carol Bigold, from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Lots of families bond over baking, but very few take that fondness to the next level. If you ask Belinda and Carol, they'd say it was a no-brainer. Carol's fearless nature and impeccable baking talents paired splendidly with her daughter's business acumen and tenacity, resulting in the now-iconic High Tea Bakery.
By using simple, locally-sourced ingredients in classic recipes handed down through generations and by providing warm, personal customer service, High Tea Bakery has become a premiere business in Winnipeg. The mother/daughter duo has served for countless weddings, birthdays, and celebrations in the Winnipeg area and beyond, serving a wide-reaching clientele (including the late Queen Elizabeth II).
This is a story about trusting your own talents, as well as the talents of those around you.
To learn more about the High Tea Bakery, visit their website: www.highteabakery.com
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Hosted by Nancy Regan
Produced by Podstarter
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Today's story comes from Amanda and Pierina Procino Di Zazzo, from Montreal, Quebec.
The pandemic was a strange and challenging time for everyone, but amidst the darkness there were opportunities for joy. Many rekindled relationships with friends and family, or immersed themselves in the hobbies and pass times working life separated them from years ago.
That was certainly the case for Pierina and Amanda, a mother and daughter duo that took to the impressive task of writing and publishing their first novels over the pandemic. Pierina and her daughter always shared a close relationship with each other as well as the art of prose.
The experience brought these two women even closer together. Through her mother's writing, Amanda got to see a side of Pierina she had never seen before. And through Amanda's writing, Pierina drew her own inspiration, propelling her authorship to new heights.
This is a story about how it's never too late to pursue your dreams and embrace your passions, and about the powerful bond between a mother and her daughter.
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Hosted by Nancy Regan
Produced by Podstarter
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Today's story comes from Mary Jane Copps of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Natasha Marchewka of Santa Clarita, California.
This story started decades ago, when a then 23-year-old MJ got together with 12-year-old Natasha's divorced father. Almost immediately, MJ grew deeply attached to Natasha and her younger sister, and embraced her new title of step-mother. And although the marriage with her father came to an end, MJ's connection with Natasha endured this breakup and evolved into a new kind of relationship: best friends.
Now, Mary Jane and Natasha stay intimately connected over the long distance between them, sharing everything with each other and offering love and support from afar. This is a story that shows how love endures, regardless of the titles we carry or the circumstances we face in life.
Presented by Charm Diamond Centres
Hosted by Nancy Regan
Produced by Podstarter
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Today's story comes from Farideh Olson, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
For a lot of new mothers, an unexpected part of the journey comes when figuring out your "new normal." After all, having a baby radically changes your day-to-day lifestyle, especially for mothers. 
For the free-spirited, hard-rocking Farideh, motherhood meant having to step away from the lifestyle of a touring musician and into a new kind of spotlight. After years touring the country with her band, Rosie and the Riveters, Farideh found herself settling into a new life at home with her daughter. Following her passion to entertain, Farideh threw herself into comedy, eventually finding a new audience on TikTok and Instagram.
Today, Farideh embodies the spirited voice of feminine rage experienced by herself and other moms, commiserating over the good, the bad, and the downright ugly parts of motherhood. Her audience has grown to over 350,000 on TikTok, with viewers commenting that Farideh's content makes them feel seen, validated, and less alone.
Listen to hear how this talented woman reinvented herself and found new purpose embracing her identity as a mother.
Follow Farideh on TikTok: @ILoveFarideh
Follow Farideh on Instagram: @ILoveFarideh
Presented by Charm Diamond Centres
Hosted by Nancy Regan
Produced by Podstarter
Do you have a great love story? You could be the next guest on the Canadian Love Map! Apply here!