Unapologetic Stories

On this edit, Anna speaks to Katie Jameson, blogger and rising instagram star whose journey with storytelling began when she lost her firstborn son mere weeks after his arrival. Katie shares her grief experience—from the mundane to the profound—and helps us to better understand the ways we can really show up and see people in their joy, in their sorrow, in their sadness, and even in their anger. This is a can’t-miss, must-listen, ground-breaking edit that teaches us all how to wear our hearts (and our pins) on our sleeves.

On this edit, Anna speaks to Nira Arora, host of Virgin Radio’s Morning Show, “Jonny, Holly + Nira.” Nira shares with Anna about her journey this past year, from homeschooling to puppy-rescuing to amplifying melanated voices. Nira candidly opens up about her past experiences with racism and micro-aggressions and teaches us all how to be better consumers of information online.

Tiny Homes: How to be a Minimalist | EDIT09

How to Live & Grieve Consciously | EDIT08

On this Edit, Anna talks to Mike Johnson, Bachelor Nation fan favourite and - more importantly - bestselling author of the book, Making The Love You Want, published by The Self Publishing Agency in Vancouver, BC, which details Mike’s personal journey to self-love and digs into his painful past to see his path to greater purpose. Mike and Anna talk all about the recent Chris Harrison controversy in Bachelor Nation, how those with platforms can become more conscious influencers, how shame around sex is perpetuated online and offline, the importance of speaking up about mental health, and SO much more. We even get a visit from Mike’s roommate, Connor, who explains what it’s like to live with Mike and what he’s looking for in a future partner…and Mike shares advice for Anna’s daughters about navigating life on social media.

On this Edit, Anna talks to Kasha Mitton and Maggie Aynsley, owners of the MASH Movement, an organization centred around raising funds for Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy through the pillars of Movement, Awareness, Service and Health. After the devastating and rare diagnosis Kasha’s family received for her son, Jude, these two powerful women mashed their skills, talents and passions together to begin an advocacy campaign not just for Duchenne’s but for all those who feel alone or lost when faced with life’s biggest challenges. Maggie and Kasha help us to discover our own personal resiliency and cultivate empathy for one another through the sharing of hard truths and Kasha helps us all better understand how to support grieving families as they make their way through the ‘hot soup’ of a rare diagnosis.

On this Edit, Anna talks to Chervelle Camille, a writer, yoga teacher and meditation facilitator with a serious crush on nature and some serious boundaries around social media. Chervelle lays down the truth for us this week, supporting the bigger conversation about community wellbeing and - most importantly - the wellbeing of black womxn who must also navigate the burden of expectations online.

How to Get Along With Fear | EDIT04

On this week’s episode, Anna talks to Jourdane Lal, sister of slain drug-dealer and target of the infamous 2007 “Surrey Six Murders”, Corey Lal, in her first-ever public interview since the crime. Jourdane talks about navigating the shame surrounding the “Lal” name, the trauma of losing her only two brothers and the debilitating grief that has followed her through her life…and through the trial. We also learn about her new book and the ways in which she is rebuilding her life and legacy for her three children, and what she has to say to the families of the other victims.

How to Reconnect | EDIT02

On this week’s episode, host Anna Mullens greets you on her own for the very first time, giving you a sneak peek into the new Unapologetic Stories podcast, and a behind-the-scenes look at all the many changes to the Unapologetic platform in 2020…and all the big lessons that will shape the new wave of unapologetic storytelling.

A brief summary of this episode

Staying Safe, Staying Mindful, Staying Connected. Speakers on this episode include: Anna Mullens https://www.unapologeticallyher.com Hayley Loewen https://www.hayleyloewen.com

Stripped

Anxiety is a loaded convo. We do our best to try and break it down.