Hi. It's been nine months… I know!

I didn't mean to ghost you. Between planning an elopement in Greece, getting married, dealing with health stuff, moving to Toronto, and scaling my business, the podcast became the rubber ball I had to put down while I held onto the glass ones.

But I'm finally back. And truthfully, I feel more alive than I have in years.

In this solo episode, I'm catching you up on everything you missed. We're talking about getting married on a cliff in Santorini, why moving to the city has shifted my entire baseline, what it means to finally have everything little me ever wanted, and how I'm learning to delegate after running an agency alone for way too long.

This is your reminder that both things can be true: the world can feel heavy and you can still feel grateful. You can be growing through hard things and also be really, genuinely happy.

Welcome back to the conversations that keep us thinking.

I've missed you!

In this episode, I'm talking about:

• Where I've been for the past nine months and why the podcast break happened
• Getting married in Greece
• Moving to Toronto and how living in the city has changed my baseline happiness
• Finding joy again after desperately losing it
• Scaling my business and learning to delegate (finally)
• Why showing up in this space feels like coming home
• Thinking about love beyond romantic relationships
• What's coming this year: two guest episodes and two solos a month

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If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who could use a little more mindfulness in their life. Your support helps Thinking About reach more listeners and grow our community of thoughtful, intentional individuals.

Continue the conversation with me on IG / Tiktok @thinkingaboutpodcast and @kirstimcnabney. Follow along on Substack for more conversations on the things that keep us thinking.

Links from the episode:

My wedding photos on Instagram: post 1, post 2

Life Kit episode about being happier in the winter

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This week, we’re thinking about what it really takes to build a brand that stands out – one rooted in transparency, community, and real results.

In this episode of Thinking About, I’m sitting down with Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, the co-founders of Three Ships, an all-natural skincare brand working to turn radical transparency into the industry standard. What started with just $4,000 in savings and a DIY formulation in their apartment kitchens has grown into a thriving beauty brand stocked in major retailers like Whole Foods and Indigo.

Beyond their clean skincare formulas, what truly sets Three Ships apart is how they’ve built an engaged, loyal community by prioritizing real customer feedback, education, and ingredient transparency. In this episode, Connie and Laura pull back the curtain on how they scaled Three Ships without sacrificing their values, what it takes to run a business as co-founders, and why staying connected to their community has been key to their success.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• The origin story of Three Ships and how they turned a kitchen experiment into a thriving skincare brand.
• How radical transparency, community, and real customer feedback have set them apart.
• The realities of scaling a business while staying true to your values.
• Their biggest lessons as co-founders, from decision-making to navigating challenges together.
• The power of brand storytelling, product education, and authenticity in an industry full of marketing gimmicks.

If you’ve ever dreamed of starting a business, want a behind-the-scenes look at how to scale a brand with integrity, or just love hearing inspiring founder stories, this episode is for you.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who could use a little more mindfulness in their life. Your support helps Thinking About reach more listeners and grow our community of thoughtful, intentional individuals.

Continue the conversation with me on IG / Tiktok @thinkingaboutpodcast and @kirstimcnabney. Follow along on Substack for more conversations on the things that keep us thinking.

Connect with Connie Lo and Laura Thompson, the co-founders of Three Ships

Visit https://www.threeshipsbeauty.ca/

Laura on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laura.athompson

Connie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itsconnielo

Three Ships on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/threeshipsbeauty

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This week, we’re thinking about what happens when you stop chasing opportunities and start attracting them by fully embracing who you are.

In this episode of Thinking About, I’m catching up with Rachel Kelly, a Toronto-based floral artist, designer, and community builder who made the leap from running a coworking space to creating stunning floral installations and large-scale art pieces. Rachel’s journey has been anything but linear, but what’s made her business thrive is her deep understanding of magnetism, energy, and trusting her intuition.

We dive into what it means to flow instead of force when it comes to creative work, why saying yes before you have it all figured out can lead to the best opportunities, and how she balances real-life creativity with the pressures of showing up online.

In this episode, we’re talking about:

• How Rachel built a creative business that attracts aligned opportunities rather than chasing them.
• The shift from pushing in business to embracing flow and trusting what’s meant for you.
• Her evolving relationship with social media, online presence, and creative energy.
• Why prioritizing real-life experiences over digital content has been a game-changer.
• The lessons she’s learned about boundaries, burnout, and making space for joy.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re forcing things instead of allowing them to unfold, or if you’re looking for inspiration to follow your unique path, this episode will leave you feeling empowered to go for it.

Let's Connect

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review and sharing it with someone who could use a little more mindfulness in their life. Your support helps Thinking About reach more listeners and grow our community of thoughtful, intentional individuals.

Continue the conversation with me on IG / Tiktok @thinkingaboutpodcast and @kirstimcnabney. Follow along on Substack for more conversations on the things that keep us thinking.

Connect with Rachel:

On Instagram @makelemonadeco

Visit https://www.makelemonade.ca/

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