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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Margot Grant Witz, Vice President, Brand Ambassador and Third-Generation leader of Elizabeth Grant Skincare.
Margot Grant Witz has been a student of beauty her entire life—but not in the way most people think. For her, beauty was never just about appearance. It was about resilience, identity, and transformation. As the granddaughter of Elizabeth Grant and daughter of Marion Witz, Margot grew up inside a legacy that began in 1948—one built not on trends, but on real results and lived experience. Today, as Vice President of Elizabeth Grant International Inc., she works alongside both women to continue growing a globally recognized skincare brand that remains family-owned, female-led, and manufactured in-house. Early in her career, Margot took a hands-on role in evolving the brand—reimagining its visual identity, modernizing packaging, and contributing to product development. Her instinct for both storytelling and business helped introduce the brand to a whole new generation, while maintaining the trust of its longstanding community.
She is also a recognized on-air personality across international television platforms, known for her ability to connect in a way that feels both credible and human—
translating science into real-life understanding and building a loyal global audience in the process.
But her work is no longer limited to beauty alone.
In recent years, Margot has begun expanding her voice into something deeper:
How women see themselves.
How they show up.
And how they evolve—without disappearing.
She is currently developing a podcast and live event series centred on the idea of “aging out loud”—creating space for honest, nuanced conversations around
confidence, pressure, reinvention, and identity. Her perspective challenges traditional narratives, reframing confidence as something you build through experience, choice, and action—not something you either have or don’t.
As a speaker and emerging confidence advocate, Margot encourages women to take up space, evolve visibly, and define success on their own terms—without shrinking to
meet expectations. Alongside her professional work, she leads EG Cares, the company’s charitable division, supporting organizations through education and product donations. She is also a proud supporter of Look Good Feel Better, helping women maintain a sense of
self during cancer treatment.
At her core, Margot believes this: You don’t age out of relevance. You grow into it. And she’s building her work—and her voice—around that idea.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Nova Scotian singer and songwriter Haliey Smith. We’ll hear her perform His Eye Is on the Sparrow and her debut single Fall in Love.
Haliey Smith is a veteran performer and singer who is the youngest sibling of the extraordinary, very musical Smith family that includes producer and sister Reeny as well as noted drummer extraordinaire, “JR”. She is part of one of the most recorded background vocalists and session singers in Atlantic Canada.
Haliey started her musical journey at the delicate age of 4, where she had her first singing memory in her home church, the Saint Thomas Baptist Church. She has opened for numerous Artists and has also expanded her horizons on songwriting. At the tender age of 8, she then took her talents a step further, by being cast in Neptune Theatre’s production of the unforgettable classic “A Christmas Carol,” where she had her musical theatre debut. Since then, Haliey has been a part of numerous musicals such as Cole Harbour High's 2016 production of “Annie” where she played Annie, also their 2017 production of “Sister Act” to name a few. She has opened for Grammy award-winner Lisa Fischer, Anderson Paak at the Halifax Jazz Festival and Deadmau5. She has performed at the Honeyjam Concert at the Mod Club in Toronto, Riverfront Jubilee and Halifax Pop Explosion in Nova Scotia, and the PEI Jazz and Blues Festival with sister Reeny Smith.
Fresh off a career changing performance at the most recent ECMA, (East Coast Music Awards) where she debuted four songs from her forthcoming project including her debut single, “Fall In Love”.
She has performed extensively all around the Halifax area, for such events as the Halifax Jazz Festival, and in live performances with David Myles, Joel Plaskett and many others.
Her credits include Reeny Smith’s ‘I am Reeny’, Joel Plaskett’s ‘44’, and two songs on separate albums by David Myles. Recently Haliey has been focusing on virtual collaborations and performing, including a recent performance for the Nova Scotia Symphony.
Also on the program, GlowUp Moms founder Claire Chen, joins to talk about the GlowUp Moms Gala and Awards happening Saturday June 6th.
Claire has spent over 17 years shaping global brands in fashion and beauty from Dior, YSL, and Armani Beauty to Reitmans and Aldo Group across London, Milan, Montreal, Vancouver, and now Toronto.
Her career taught her the language of style and strategy but motherhood taught her the power of self-reinvention.
After navigating fertility challenges, IVF, and postpartum anxiety recovery, Claire discovered that true confidence isn’t about being seen, it’s about being fully known.
That awakening led to the creation of GlowUp Moms, which is more than a brand - it’s a movement redefining motherhood & leadership. GlowUp Moms was born from Claire’s own story, her journey of resilience, reinvention, and purpose. And has grown into a collective for career moms, founders, and leaders ready to lead, and glow with impact. Since 2024, GlowUp Moms has brought together 80 to 100 mothers, founders, and leaders in Toronto, Canada, for a day of inspiration, connection, and celebration. They’ve hosted two sold-out Mom’s GlowUp Expos, supported by partners including RBC, TD, and Shark Ninja. And what began as a local gathering has really evolved into a growing ecosystem empowering women to rise as leaders, create wealth, and build meaningful communities. Now heading into their third year, Mom’s GlowUp Expo is more than an event, it’s proof that when mothers rise together, they create movements that last.
Today, Claire blends her mastery in image psychology, colour theory, and brand strategy to help women founders, executives, and creatives step into their most magnetic presence, one that feels aligned, embodied, and deeply authentic. Claire’s mission is clear: to help women rise from invisible to unstoppable, and from potential to purpo ... -
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Michele Romanow, one of Canada's most dynamic entrepreneurs and dragon on CBC’s longstanding reality television show Dragon’s Den. Join us at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Christine Anne Flynn celebrated chef and author of her newest cookbook “Easy Does It”
Christine Flynn is a celebrated cookbook author, recipe developer, and content creator. A veteran of the hospitality industry, she graduated at the top of her class from the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan and has worked in kitchens all across the globe, from Burgundy to Nantucket. She has a passion for simple recipes, affordable ingredients, loaded pantries, and cooking for pleasure. Christine lives on the Southern Shore of Nova Scotia with her family and various farm animals.
Before moving to the East Coast, Christine was the proprietor of The Good Earth Winery, partner at “The Good Earth Farm” in Ontario, and executive chef and partner at iQ Food Co., a restaurant group with multiple locations in Toronto. A celebrated writer, food stylist, and photographer, Christine's work has also appeared in The New York Times, Wired and Bon Appètit, among others. She is a chef partner with Zing Pantry Shortcuts.
Her first book, “How to Eat with One Hand”, was co-written with Emma Knight and published in 2021. A jack-of-all-trades and veteran of the food industry, Christine has packed years of knowledge into her books, “A Generous Meal", her second cookbook was released in February 2023.
In her latest cookbook, “Easy Does It”,Christine Flynn takes decades of restaurant experience and distills it into simple strategies that anyone can use to enhance their culinary repertoire and confidence. ”Easy Does It” is about doing more with less. Less effort, less time, less fuss, and less waste. It's about knowing which corners are worth cutting in the pursuit of mouthwatering food—without sacrificing the joy that comes from eating visually stunning and delectable dishes.
Then, Christine’s talented other half, Oscar Anderson-Shortt and his passion solo project DRFTR share an original. Blending soulful vocals with folk intimacy, R&B grooves, and pop sensibilities, DRFTR crafts raw, heartfelt songs about love, loss, desire, and the messy realities in between. We will get to hear his original song, “Summer Breeze”.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Kathryn Blaze Baum, award-winning investigative reporter with The Globe and Mail, and author of “In Fertility: The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind It.”
Kathryn Blaze Baum has been a journalist for nearly two decades, and has probed systemic failures related to criminal justice, healthcare, immigration, labour law, food safety and child welfare. She has covered major breaking news events in Canada and internationally, including the 2013 Boston marathon bombing and the 2010 earthquake that rocked Haiti. Before joining The Globe and Mail, she was a reporter for The National Post and a Manhattan-based stringer for The New York Times. Kathryn lives in Toronto with her husband Dan and their three children.
“In Fertility: The Story of a Miracle and the Big Business Behind It.” chronicles Kathryn’s own harrowing journey with IVF and surrogacy that culminated in two siblings for her daughter, each born four months apart – one via surrogate, and one naturally conceived – alongside an examination of the industry that explores questions of healthcare, ethics, the law, trauma and access.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by internationally acclaimed manifestation coach, modern day guru and author Tsikki Thau. Her book “Attract It All: The Real Secret to Manifestation”, details her S.N.A.P method (Stop.Notice. Ask and Pivot) for stress relief and abundance.
Tsikki has over 30 years of experience worldwide and has appeared as a featured expert on Fox 5 ‘The More Show”, Channel 13, Channel 3, Live to Give TV, Edutainment TV, The Ed Bernstein Show, Spotlight on Vegas Business, P.O.W.E.R. Magazine, MyVegas Magazine, Real Vegas Magazine and Las Vegas Review Journal.
Tsikki Thau is considered a foremost authority in mind-over-body techniques, merging science with energy psychology methods in order to overcome stress related obstacles. She is a sought after Manifestation Coach and visionary behind S.N.A.P. - an instant stress relief method, The Will Power Seminar, The Essential Journal and Vibe-Up, all proven, scientifically based technologies designed to reprogram the mind to achieve a positive state of being. Tsikki’s mentorship and guidance has transformed the lives of clients of all ages, worldwide.
Tsikki’s ultimate vision is to implement a stress management and meditation curriculum in education systems and corporations worldwide, to eliminate stress and anxiety and promote positive ways of thinking. She dedicates countless hours of her time to enrich the lives of members in her community & throughout the world. In acknowledgment of her community service, Tsikki has received several awards, including: Global Icon 2023 (CIAC Global), Top Stress Management Expert of the Year 2023 (IAOTP), the Give-Back Award (News Channel 13), Top Stress Management Expert (P.O.W.E.R. Magazine), The Beauty in, Beauty Out (BIBO) Award for Outstanding Holistic and Emotional Support, Heroes’ of Today Making a Difference through the Pandemic (Live to Give TV), Children’s Stress Management Expert (Edutainment TV), Las Vegas Magazine "Women Who Wow" Stress Management Expert, Women of Distinction Award in Education Category, The Best of Las Vegas Holistic Excellence Award, and the Las Vegas Small Business Excellence Award.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Judy Librach is joined by Cheryl Sutherland, speaker, workshop facilitator and founder of PleaseNotes Goods. Then there is Suzie Geria, Peri-menopause, menopause (and beyond!), Personal Trainer, Strength Coach and founder of Her Strength Protocol. And finally, Leslie Ballantyne and Janelle Hutchison from Well Seasoned Productions to promote their upcoming show: “With a Song in My Heart” Join us at 1 PM on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Julie Green, author of “Motherness: A Memoir of Generational Autism, Parenthood and Radical Acceptance”. Join us at 1 PM on Zoomer Radio. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by interior designer, entrepreneur and co-owner of The Collective Makom, Carly Nemtean. Also on the program, we have Cory Grossman, entrepreneur and owner of Baseline Pickleball. Follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and join us at 1 PM on Zoomer Radio.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by the visionary storytellers and creators behind “Fairly Equal: Conversations Toward a Feminist Future”, Karen Shopsowitz, Barri Cohen and Linda Silver Dranoff.
Karen Shopsowitz is a Peabody-award winning producer, director, editor and cameraperson, whose work has been screened nationally and internationally. She was the director of TVO’s “Magic Shadows: Elwy Yost: A Life in Movies”, produced by Firestarter Productions. She also co-produced and edited “Mudder’s Hands”, a short documentary which was featured in FIN Atlantic International Film Festival, the Montreal Independent Film Festival, and the Middlebury New Filmmakers Festival in Vermont.
Karen was also the producer, director, editor and second cameraperson of “The Other Side of the Hero”, a documentary about first responders and PTSD, which aired on CBC’s documentary channel and has been screened across North America at several festivals and events. Other documentary highlights include directing, editing and co-writing “My Father's Camera”, which went on to win a prestigious Peabody Award. As well as her role as series producer, director and co-editor of CBC and SRC’s “Canada's War in Colour”, producer, director and editor of TVO’s “GrandParenting” and the CBC Documentary “One Summer at Camp Winston”. She was also the producer, director, writer, editor of the award-winning “My Grandparents Had a Hotel” which has screened globally.
Karen has worked as a director and editor on dozens of productions, ranging from stand-alone documentaries to documentary series for television, fiction including “Angel
Light”, which starred Sheila McCarthy and was screened at the Montreal World Film Festival, educational works, and music videos.
Karen has a Masters of Fine Arts in Film and Video from York University, a Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) from Carleton University, and a Certificate in Feature Film Writing from UCLA Extension, Writer’s Studio. She was also a participant in the 2012 Women in the Director’s Chair program.
Barri Cohen is the Co-Producer and Director of “FAIRLY EQUAL: Conversations Toward a Feminist Future.”
She is an award-winning producer, director, writer and consultant. Among her awards and nominations are those for her feature documentary “Unloved: Huronia's Forgotten Children”, and for “Toxic Trespass: Children’s Health and the Environment”. She also co-produced Phyllis Ellis's
feature film, “Toxic Beauty” – which garnered an International Emmy nomination and several CSA
awards, along with Banff Rockie and DGC nominations. Cohen’s film, “Unloved” premiered at Hot Docs in 2022, won the 3rd prize Audience Award, a DGC Award, and was nominated for four CSA awards. She recently completed story editing and production consulting on the feature documentary film, “Exclusion: A Century of Silence”, which uses a filmmaker's POV and family history to delve into the shocking history of Canada's anti-Chinese racist immigration policies. For Omni & Knowledge Network.
Linda Silver Dranoff is a lawyer, writer and activist. As a lawyer in private practice, she appeared at every level of court in a precedent-setting career, helping countless individuals navigate the legal system.
As an author and columnist, she provided Canadians with access to accurate, understandable and empowering legal information throughout her 25-year stint as a columnist at Chatelaine and as the author of “Women in Canadian Law (a history)”, “Every Woman’s Guide to the Law”, “Every Canadian’s Guide to the Law” and most recently, a memoir and history of the women’s movement “Fairly Equal: Lawyering the Feminist Revolution”.
As an activist, she has advanced the cause of equality and social justice for Canadian women, including spearheading the reform of Ontario family law to provide for the equal sharing of family assets.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we revisit and celebrate the legendary children's singing group, known across the country as Sharon, Lois and Bram!
Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach - a huge fan, is so thrilled to welcome the popular children’s entertainers, Sharon Hampson and her daughter Randi Hampson with lots of exciting news – their music, a new Lois, Bram and Randi vinyl, a new documentary and the group's latest book, Skinnamarink!
Over the course of their 47 year musical journey, Sharon, Lois & Bram produced 22 recordings, numerous compilations, four songbooks and three award winning, best-selling children’s books. They are recipients of countless awards, Gold, Platinum, Double & Triple Platinum albums, induction into the Order of Canada and formerly Goodwill Ambassadors for UNICEF. The group is widely known as the most beloved children’s entertainers of all time. Sharon, Bram & Randi, under the Sharon, Lois & Bram banner, have continued to release music and entertain generations of fans, including their most recent full-length album, Sharon, Lois & Bram’s Elephant ShowStoppers, which was released on September 27, 2024. Sharon, Bram & Randi can also be found performing songs on social media, including TikTok and YouTube, where several of their videos have gone viral with millions of views and fans throughout the world!
ABOUT SHARON, LOIS & BRAM… AND RANDI!
From 1978 onward, Sharon, Lois & Bram were preeminent in all aspects of family entertainment across North America and other parts of the world. They appeared in many of the most prominent venues in the United States, including The Kennedy Center, the White House, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Broadway’s Palace Theatre, as well as every major concert hall in Canada. They received countless awards, including Gold and Platinum Records, JUNO awards for Best Children’s Album, and sold millions of albums worldwide. They starred in two critically acclaimed television series: The Elephant Show (Nickelodeon in the U.S. and CBC in Canada) and Skinnamarink TV (The Learning Channel in the U.S. and CBC in Canada).
Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison carried on together for more than 25 years after Lois Lilienstein stepped away from live performing in 2000 and later died in 2015. Fans of Sharon, Lois & Bram returned to Sharon & Bram’s concerts as young adults, or with their children and their children’s children. They knew every word and every action and greeted the duo as they would a treasured member of the family.The Sharon, Lois & Bram TikTok has made them social media darlings with over 35+M views, 199,000+ followers and 3+M likes.
Following Bram’s retirement from touring, and with his encouragement, Sharon and her daughter Randi have continued to share the music of Sharon, Lois & Bram, as “A Sharon, Lois & Bram Singalong with Sharon & Randi.” They do keynote speeches, teacher workshops, story readings as well as live concerts with their family band.
Randi Hampson is a driving force behind the current Sharon, Lois & Bram projects, including their recent Sharon, Lois & Bram Best of the Best Live and A Little Bit Country. Randi has also contributed significantly to other recent Sharon, Lois & Bram creative ventures, including producing and singing on the JUNO-nominated album, “Sharon & Bram and Friends,” and writing three best-selling picture books for Penguin Random House, Sharon, Lois & Bram's “Skinnamarink,” an award-winning best seller with more than 100,000 copies sold since its 2019 publication, One Elephant Went out to Play, and Peanut Butter and Jelly.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach, Judy Librach is joined by author Heidi Shertok to talk about her latest novel “Match Me If You Can”. Also on the show is author and “The Queen of Jewish Romance” Jean Meltzer. And as well, journalist and author, Danyael Halprin, to tell us all about her illustrated children's book, “A Magical Passover: Starring the Tooth Fairy”. Join us at 1 PM on Zoomer Radio. Follow us @theblissminute on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by broadcaster, speaker and national best selling author, Gill Deacon, to talk about her new book “A Love Affair with the Unknown: Leaning into the Uncertainty of Modern Life”
Gillian "Gill" Deacon, born and raised in Toronto, is an award-winning broadcaster and bestselling author. Gill's portfolio includes prominent roles at CBC including host of CBCTV's Code Green, weekly arts correspondent for CBC News Morning, host of CBC's flagship daytime show, The Gill Deacon Show and guest host for CBC Toronto's Here and Now program.
She was also a television host for CBC in Montreal and was at the forefront of various programs with Discovery Science Channel in the U.S., and Discovery Channel in Canada. Gill is also the author of the national bestsellers, There's Lead in Your Lipstick and Green for Life.
Before establishing her career in journalism, Gill taught elementary school children with learning disabilities, and worked as a bicycle tour guide in Europe and New Zealand.
Gill's interests include music, photography and painting. She has been a singer in various bands for the past 25 years and currently sings in a Toronto band called The Circumstantialists. Gill lives in Toronto with her husband Grant Gordon and is the mother to three boys.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Judy Librach is joined by Monique Gray Smith, award winning and best selling author and sought after consultant, to talk about her new book, “Sharing the Light: Stories and Reflections".
Monique Gray Smith is Cree and Scottish and has been sober and involved in her healing journey for over 34 years. She is well known for her storytelling, spirit of generosity and focus on resilience.
She has written 12 books for people of all ages, ranging from children to adults and her books are used to share wisdom, knowledge, hope and ultimately the important teaching that love is medicine. Her book, “Sharing the Light: Stories and Reflections”, is filled with uplifting stories, vignettes, and reflections to inspire gratitude, love, joy, and hope, in navigating life in a changing and challenging world.
Through the lens of five transformative practices—gratitude, love, joy, happiness, and hope—bestselling author Monique Gray Smith weaves together short stories, poignant reflections, and thoughtful questions, that invite readers to pause and reconnect with their inner light. As an Indigenous author, Monique brings her cultural wisdom and unique perspective to each reflection. This beautiful and welcoming book can be read cover to cover, or used as a daily source of guidance and support, offering gentle wisdom, that inspires and empowers.
“Sharing the Light: Stories and Reflections” is a powerful reminder that when we embrace our light, and share it with the world, that energy not only transforms us, but ripples out to uplift everyone around us.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Judy Librach is joined by Isabel Middleman, who blends science and artistry in her work as a Physician Assistant. She’s also a singer in a band, and will sing us out of the show. As well on the program is Psychotherapist, author and content creator, Victoria Lorient-Faibish, who returns to tell us how she recently survived a harrowing near death experience.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Rose Barroso. Entrepreneur, luxury real estate broker, award-winning home builder, and now author of the inspirational new book, Indestructible: Transforming Survival into Success.
Rose Barroso has built an empire in two of the most male-dominated industries in the world—luxury real estate and custom home construction. Now, she’s breaking new ground as an author, with her powerful debut memoir, Indestructible: Transforming Survival into Success, releasing January 2026 through Sutherland House Experts.
Born in Portugal and raised in Toronto, her story is not one of privilege or easy breaks. Abandoned by those meant to protect her and raised in a shattered family, she learned early on that survival meant building walls around her heart, around her dreams, around her very sense of self. But walls couldn’t silence the echoes of self-doubt, fear, and rage that lingered long after the bruises faded.
Indestructible, rips the mask off a life built in defiance of deep trauma. With raw vulnerability and unapologetic strength, Rose Barroso exposes the hidden scars of her childhood and reveals how pain shaped her, tested her, and ultimately forged her into a tenacious woman who conquered her inner demons—and the boardroom.
This is more than a memoir. It’s a battle cry for anyone who’s ever been told they wouldn’t amount to anything. It’s a roadmap for women in spaces where they’re underestimated, overlooked, and undervalued. And it’s proof that healing doesn’t make you soft; it makes you unstoppable.
“The strongest women are often built from the hardest truths; the deepest wounds can produce the strongest spirits. As Rose says, “Healing doesn’t make you soft…it makes you unstoppable.”
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to philanthropy and performance. Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Michelle Sadowski, Jennifer Small and Vivian Schwartz Kalfon of The Legacy Project.
Also on the program, we have Shira Lev from The Reena Foundation.
The Legacy Project is a charitable production company based in the Greater Toronto Area that was established in 2024. The Legacy Project’s mission is to bring together talented community members with a shared love of philanthropy and a passion for the arts. The Legacy Project prioritizes fundraising for Canadian-Jewish organizations. The concept of Tikkun Olam, or repairing the world, is a pillar of Judaism and an important part of Jewish culture. In 2025, they put on their inaugural show, Volume 1. They were fortunate enough to have 750 people in attendance to watch 3 sold-out shows, and were able to donate almost $65,000 to the Reena Foundation. That first show, Volume 1, and their upcoming show Volume 2, is in support of the remarkable Reena Foundation, which raises funds to improve the lives of people with Autism and other developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, and other diverse health needs. As the fundraising arm of Reena, they support transformational housing projects and vital programs, including programs during the day, respite care and employment opportunities. The support of the community has helped improve the lives of individuals supported by Reena, by funding important initiatives. For instance, in their first show which they called Volume 1, they donated almost $65,000 to the Reena Foundation, which meant that 60 Reena residents were able to participate in summer camp this last year.
The Legacy Project is now proud to be producing their second show, Volume. 2. This May, 2026. This show is a music revue, where the talented cast perform unique versions of classic hits from the 80s, 90s and 2000s! Everyone will have the opportunity to dance in their seats, and sing along to every number! And their Sunday matinee performance will feature a live performance by the incredible Reena All-Star Choir.
Michelle Sadowski
CO-PRODUCER & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Michelle is an experienced and dedicated educator, currently working for a non-profit, The Azrieli Foundation, in Holocaust education. Engaged in the arts from a young age, and guided by a love of philanthropy, Michelle is thrilled to co-produce and direct The Legacy Project alongside Darren Rabie and the incredibly talented leadership team.
In addition to last year's debut production of Vol. 1, Michelle has performed in more than 15 on-stage productions. In addition to theatre, Michelle has many years of experience in the world of dance in the styles of jazz, contemporary and hip-hop. As the Artistic Director of her university fashion show, Fashion 'N' Motion, she choreographed numbers for over 60 students and facilitated the work of 12 talented choreographers for this major annual production. She cannot wait to continue the magic with Vol. 2!
Jennifer Small
FUNDRAISING DIRECTOR
Jennifer Small is thrilled to be involved with the Legacy Project’s leadership team as fundraising director. Since 2021, Jennifer is re-connecting with her artistic side and pursuing her lifelong passion for singing and dancing by getting involved in charitable fundraising shows such as Unsung Heroes Productions and 3starsconnect. Having studied classical Russian ballet and Royal Conservatory of Music piano growing up and into her 20’s, Jennifer always had a love of the arts and music. Straight out of undergraduate school in Industrial Engineering, she was able to showcase her talents during her travels to the South Pacific, South America and the Caribbean, working for Club Med Cruises. Subsequently, her goal-oriented upbringing and passion for leadership led her to pursue her MBA. For the past 23 years, she has been the President and CEO of Screenco, a multi-national manuf ... -
On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by the stars and co-creators of the hit CBC series, Small Achievable Goals, Jennifer Whalen and Meredith MacNeill.
Jennifer Whalen is a writer, actor, improviser, and Showrunner. She is co-creator, writer and star of the comedy series Small Achievable Goals (CBC). She is also one fourth of Baroness von Sketch Show, as a co-creator, writer, star and showrunner of seasons four and five.
Jennifer was head writer for the award-winning satirical comedy This Hour Has 22 Minutes. She developed long-running shows Little Mosque On the Prairie (CBC/Mind’s Eye) and Instant Star (CTV/Epitome). She has also worked on The Ron James Show (CBC), The Jon Dore Show (Comedy Network/IFC), and the critically acclaimed Gavin Crawford Show (Comedy Network/Shaftesbury). She originated the role of the Aviatrix in the Tony Award Winning Musical Drowsy Chaperone. She enjoys video games and is easily startled.
Meredith MacNeill is a Canadian showrunner, producer, writer, and actress. She is most known for creating and starring in the critically acclaimed series Baroness Von Sketch Show, which was named one of The 10 Best Sketch-Comedy Shows to Stream by Vanity Fair.
VOGUE Magazine said, "Baroness Von Sketch Show is the best thing to come out of Canada since Ryan Gosling." Throughout the seasons on CBC and IFC, the show received multiple Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Sketch Comedy Show & Ensemble Performance, an ACTRA Award and a Canadian Comedy Award. Meredith recently wrapped Season 2 of her hit comedy series Small Achievable Goals for the CBC, which she co-created, co-showruns, and co-stars with fellow Baroness alum Jennifer Whalen.
As an actress, Meredith also starred in the CBC series Pretty Hard Cases which earned her multiple Canadian Screen Award nominations. She voices the role of Harper Cutlass in the
upcoming feature Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. Previously she was both a writer and regular cast member in the hit satirical news program This Hour Has 22 Minutes for the CBC. Meredith graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England, and began her career working with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She later worked with Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, Theatre de Complicite, Bush, and Arcola Theatre in London.
She has also been featured in many film and television projects in Canada and the UK. Some of her work includes Your Money or Your Wife, Big News from Grand Rock, Peep Show, Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel, Confetti and Man Stroke Woman. Drawing inspiration from experiences in her life, Meredith creates by magnifying and championing distinct, comedy-forward stories from grounded characters for all audiences. Specifically lifting women in a protected atmosphere of collaboration.
Season two of Small Achievable Goals follows Julie Muldoon (Jennifer Whalen) and Kris Fine (Meredith MacNeill), two very different women navigating friendship and the hormonal hurricane of menopause, while trying to keep their new podcast and their sanity intact. Life as the Podcast Folks have known it is upheaved under the ownership of Amanda King (Tamara Podemski) and the company culture of Queen of Kings. What started as a dream job for Kris and Julie quickly becomes a nightmare as they struggle to make an honest, raw and real show about menopause while attempting
to navigate the change themselves.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined LIVE in the Zoomer Studios by Castle Content Sales Founder Mona Waserman, who can help you whether you are downsizing, moving to a retirement home, or need to settle the estate of a loved one. Also on the program, we have professional organizer Stephanie Haghani, the owner and founder of Neat and Tidy With Stephanie. This episode is dedicated to the art of organization, spring cleaning, and downsizing for your next chapter.
Mona Waserman is the Founder and Chief Residential Archaeologist of Castle Content Sales, a highly sought-after content and estate sale company in Toronto, known for maximizing value from items clients no longer need.
With decades of experience in content sales, estate sales, and liquidation, Mona brings expertise, care, and integrity to every project. Castle Content Sales is fully insured and committed to going the extra mile, to ensure each sale is a success.
Mona supports clients through major life transitions, including downsizing, moving to retirement communities, or settling the estate of a loved one. When a sale isn’t feasible, she and her team also provide complete residential and commercial clean-out services. Castle Content Sales offers free consultations, with no upfront fees, and works on a commission basis, paid directly from the proceeds of the sale.
Mona’s career in content and estate sales began in Ottawa, where she ran a consignment shop and hosted sales primarily for the diplomatic community. After moving to Toronto, she went on to co-own a commercial liquidation company for many years. At the request of family and friends, Mona returned to working closely with residential clients, offering a wide range of personalized services tailored to each individual’s needs.
Helping people has always been Mona’s passion. She is supported by a dedicated, like-minded team, that truly loves what they do—and it shows in every thoughtfully curated sale.
Also on the program we have Stephanie Haghani.
Stephanie is the owner and founder of Neat & Tidy with Stephanie.
She is a proud mom of three wonderful children and the wife of an amazing husband. Stephanie has spent the past 20 years as an elementary school teacher, but she has always felt drawn to organization. That pull grew even stronger over the past few years, especially during the chaos of COVID, when she discovered just how much joy and calm organizing brought to her own life. It was then that she knew it was time to begin her professional organizing journey.
Stephanie is passionate about helping others take control of their clutter and fall in love with their homes again. She creates practical, sustainable, and beautiful solutions that help clients reclaim their space and restore a sense of order and calm—so they can spend more time doing the things they love with the people they love.
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On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by celebrity publicist, founder of OverCat Communications, and now author, Audrey Hyams Romoff, to talk about her riveting new memoir: The Ripple Eclipse: Turning the Tide of Inherited Trauma.
In The Ripple Eclipse: Turning the Tide of Inherited Trauma, Audrey Hyams Romoff masterfully navigates between two seemingly disparate worlds: the glamorous, high-stakes realm of celebrity public relations and her ongoing struggle to break free from the grip of inherited trauma. With unflinching candour, wit, and a veteran storyteller’s ear for dramatic moments, Hyams Romoff expands the lexicon of silent suffering, introducing a new way to describe how pain ripples across generations and obscures joy.
For over thirty years, Hyams Romoff has been a fixture on Canada’s cultural landscape, running the renowned agency OverCat Communications and shaping the public image of A-list clients, including Lady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker, Katy Perry, will.i.am, Isabella Rossellini, Timothy Olyphant, and Shania Twain. She gives readers a front- row seat to remarkable behind-the-scenes moments of celebrity culture, rendered with cinematic flair. Amidst the sparkling lights, Hyams Romoff is haunted by the dark spectre of family trauma. Hyams Romoff grew up in the shadow of silence—her mother and grandmother survived the Holocaust but
never spoke of it. One of Auschwitz’s youngest survivors,
her mother was emotionally unreachable. Her father
became her lifeline. At forty-five, tragedy struck: her
parents were found dead together in their garage. Her
mother’s suicide was clear; her father’s death remains a
mystery. From that darkness, she emerged with a vow: to confront the trauma that impacted four generations of women in her family.
Hyams Romoff’s titular metaphor, “ripple eclipse,” neatly captures how trauma, particularly one as profound as surviving Auschwitz, is not confined to the person who endures it. Instead, its impact ripples outward, affecting children, grandchildren, and generations beyond. The pain can be so great that it covers over feelings of warmth and happiness, much like the sun being blotted out during a solar eclipse. With this phrase, Hyams Romoff offers a new way to identify a legacy carried by many but rarely acknowledged.
Refusing to pass darkness to her daughter, Lindsay, Hyams Romoff chooses to break her grandmother and mother’s tradition of suffering in silence. However, establishing new lines of communication can be a bumpy, enriching and amusing journey. With a PBS film crew following them, she and Lindsay visit Auschwitz and confront their family’s demons. Hyams Romoff rejects the false promise of finding “closure.” Instead, she’s learning to walk, hand in hand with Lindsay, beside their family trauma.
A beautifully crafted story of struggle, survival and spectacle, The Ripple Eclipse expands the vocabulary of inherited trauma. Hyams Romoff’s journey will speak to anyone navigating the complex interplay between family legacy and personal growth.
AUDREY HYAMS ROMOFF is also president of OverCat Communications, a highly respected communications agency specializing in luxury clients. She is a wife, fiercely devoted mother, and over-the top animal lover. Audrey expertly manages a complex, multifaceted existence, wearing a fabulous array of designer outfits. She holds a PhD in compartmentalization and excels at creating the illusion of living a perfectly manicured life. Join Audrey and her daughter Lindsay on a decades-long journey of intergenerational trauma and crushing grief, affecting four generations of women in their family.
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