Hat Collecting: The Multipassionate Experience
Hat Collecting is an interview / talk show where we talk about the many different metaphorical hats people wear in life. Because no one does just one thing, and everyone has a story. Each new guest brings their stories. Hat Collecting is hosted by Lacey Artemis and can be watched at https://www.YouTube.com/@hatcollecting
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Your Big Idea Could Change The World | Marie Incontrera - Incontrera Consulting
07/14/2025
Your Big Idea Could Change The World | Marie Incontrera - Incontrera Consulting
Marie Incontrera is a speaker strategist and digital visibility expert specializing in public relations, social media, and brand positioning. As the founder of Incontrera Consulting and Growth Speak Agency, she partners with thought leaders—from Broadway stars to Fortune 100 executives—to build powerful personal brands that drive impact and influence. Her clients include leaders at Salesforce, IBM, Microsoft, and other global organizations. Her speaker clients have spoken on stages like TEDx, TED, SXSW, C200, and Climate Week. With a sharp eye for strategy and a talent for storytelling, Marie helps speakers get booked, go viral, and grow their authority across platforms. She’s known for turning bold ideas into buzzworthy visibility that actually converts. Lacey sits down with Marie to talk big ideas, music, storytelling, coaching, and a whole lot more! Podcast links:
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33% Strength, 100% Spirit | Lauren Pires - Lauren Says Yay
07/11/2025
33% Strength, 100% Spirit | Lauren Pires - Lauren Says Yay
Lauren Pires is an invisible disability speaker on resilience, joy and belonging. Lauren was born with Central Core Disease, a rare neuromuscular disorder. She was named #2 Inspirational Speaker of the Year in North America's largest inspirational speaking competition (Speaker Slam, 2023), recognized globally as a D-30 Disability Impact List honoree (Diversability, 2024) and “But You LOOK Good” Inspiration Award winner (Invisible Disabilities Association, 2023). She serves as an Ambassador, School Program for the Rick Hansen Foundation, as well as the only Invisible Disabilities Association Ambassador in Canada, Although she lives with 33% strength of the average person, Lauren is known for her yay-saying and 100% spirit. Lauren has been featured on Breakfast Television, CityNews Toronto, GlobalNews.ca and more. Connect with her online: . Connect with Lacey: https://www.blockluelight.com/?ref=lacey
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"Disability is the only minority group you can join at any time" | CJ Janzen - The Singing Speaker
07/05/2025
"Disability is the only minority group you can join at any time" | CJ Janzen - The Singing Speaker
This kicks off a new mini series: Hat Collecting: The Disability Experience. Lacey sits down with CJ Janzen, a fellow speaker and disability advocate. CJ Janzen is the Creator and Producer of {dis}ABILITIES Unleashed, a groundbreaking variety show that celebrates the talent and visibility of people with disabilities. As an award winning international keynote speaker, CJ blends powerful storytelling, songs, and skill-building to empower women and those newly disabled to become Joyfully Resilient. Xyr engaging and transformative talks inspire audiences to move through grief, fear, and change with courage and hope. CJ’s mission is to elevate and celebrate—on stage and in life—by showing that joy can exist even in struggle. "Choose to live joyously within the tempest of adversity." - CJ Janzen
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"Good Marketing is just Good Storytelling" - Monica Kapil (Nori Marketing)
07/03/2025
"Good Marketing is just Good Storytelling" - Monica Kapil (Nori Marketing)
Monica Kapil is a storyteller who traded 20 years in financial services to found Nori Marketing, a creative agency that aids purpose-driven organizations in creating lasting positive change. She's also pioneering research on better support systems for stage 4 cancer patients, turning personal experience into powerful change. Lacey sits down with Marketing Strategic Monica Kapil ('couple') to talk marketing, storytelling, and burnout.
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From Hobby Knitter to 7 Figures to Business Coach with Laura-Jean Bernhardson
07/03/2025
From Hobby Knitter to 7 Figures to Business Coach with Laura-Jean Bernhardson
Laura-Jean Bernhardson is a lifelong entrepreneur who built a 7-figure business in the fashion industry, co-owned a licensed daycare center and built a 6 figure Business Coaching business all at the same time prior to the pandemic. Now she's focused on her Business Coaching career and building an art business on the side. She's created an anti-hustle lifestyle and is building passive income into retirement doing what she loves. A passionate community builder, she is the founder of Ladies' Creative Collaboration Society, a supportive community for women+ entrepreneurs. She regularly hosts free events to support and connect the members.
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Jessie Taylor Joins to talk Multi-passion and Creative Entrepreneurship
07/03/2025
Jessie Taylor Joins to talk Multi-passion and Creative Entrepreneurship
Hat Collecting is back after a long hiatus! Our return episode sees host Lacey Artemis talk with Jessie Taylor to have a lively conversation about being multi-passionate, being an entrepreneur, and special interests!
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#038 Kate Sloan (Sexuality Writer & Journalist, Podcaster, Musician, YouTuber, Former Improviser)
05/23/2022
#038 Kate Sloan (Sexuality Writer & Journalist, Podcaster, Musician, YouTuber, Former Improviser)
Kate Sloan is a writer, podcaster, musician, youtuber, and more! Kate Sloan is the quintessential Hat Collecting guest! She wears a number of hats comparable to Lacey. We start the episode with a little impromptu conversation around Kate's work, then we get into the formal questions. I even asked some bonus questions in this one, and played word association. It was a fun and enlightening chat! Remember to head over to to support the show and access bonus content! Hat Collecting Links: Kate's Links: The Dildorks Podcast Question Box Podcast Artemis on Social: Lacey's Links: Music: Support the Channel:
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#037 Levi Daniels (Tutor, Former Tennis Player, Aspiring Med School Student)
04/18/2022
#037 Levi Daniels (Tutor, Former Tennis Player, Aspiring Med School Student)
Levi Daniels is a freelance tutor, a tennis player, and a former Medical School Student! Levi shares a fun fact about South Africa and then busts some myths. He then shares his story about his time in Chicago, and the big life change that took him from med school to tutoring. And then we have some more good authentic conversation as the episode goes on. Remember to head over to to support the show and access bonus content! Hat Collecting Links: Levi's Links: Artemis on Social: Lacey's Links: Music: Support the Channel:
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#036 Jackie Kashian (Professional Comedian, 2x Podcaster, Board Gamer, Hackeysacker)
03/18/2022
#036 Jackie Kashian (Professional Comedian, 2x Podcaster, Board Gamer, Hackeysacker)
Jackie Kashian is a professional standup comedian, a board gamer, and the creator and host of The Dork Forest, a popular dorky podcast! Jackie shares her story of her beginnings in a family of salespeople to discovering standup comedy to starting a podcast and more! Some very good wisdom in this episode as well! *This episode contains some coarse language. I decided that in context in made sense to leave in so I attached an explicit tag to this episode. Remember to head over to to support the show and access bonus content! Hat Collecting Links: Jackie's Links: Artemis on Social: Lacey's Links: Music: Support the Channel:
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#035 Khadeja W (Tattoo Artist, DJ and Music Producer, Model, Former Event Organizer)
02/28/2022
#035 Khadeja W (Tattoo Artist, DJ and Music Producer, Model, Former Event Organizer)
Khadeja (aka Cosmic Venus) is a tattoo artist, a DJ and music producer, an artist and model, a former event organizer and a was at one time the co-founder of a feminist porn magazine. Khadeja drops a lot of wisdom on this episode including one of the best quotes in the history of the show! Remember to head over to to support the show and access bonus content! Hat Collecting Links: Khadeja's Links: Artemis on Social: Lacey's Links: Music: Support the Channel:
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Lacey guest appearance on The Multipod Podcast #087
02/21/2022
Lacey guest appearance on The Multipod Podcast #087
Hi everyone, what you're about to hear is my guest appearance on another podcast called the Multipod, which is a very similarly themed podcast the Hat Collecting (normally exclusive only to members of The Puttyverse where it originates, but shared with permission). As the guest, I got to talk about the many hats that I wear and how I came to wear them, so if you'd like to hear a little bit more of MY story, you'll get a chance here in this episode. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy! Episode 35 of Hat Collecting drops on Monday, February 28th.
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#034 Episode Temporarily Redacted at Guest's Request
02/01/2022
#034 Episode Temporarily Redacted at Guest's Request
Remember to head over to to support the show and access bonus content! Hat Collecting Links: Guest Links: Lacey's Links: Artemis on Social: Music: Support the Channel:
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Fascinator #007 - Cancer Research with Robin F
01/03/2022
Fascinator #007 - Cancer Research with Robin F
On Fascinator 007 we talk to Cancer Researcher Robin F who has plenty of enlightening things to share on the topic! . This episode was originally recorded in June 2021, so pardon outdated references. . . Guest's Links: No Guest Links for this episode. . Hat Collecting Links: . Lacey's Links:
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#033 Rachel Kelly (Entrepreneur, Community Manager, Writer, Climber, Motorcyclist, Eternal Optimist))
12/15/2021
#033 Rachel Kelly (Entrepreneur, Community Manager, Writer, Climber, Motorcyclist, Eternal Optimist))
Rachel Kelly is a writer, climber, motorcyclist, and the founder of Make Lemonade, formerly a brick and mortar community co-working space, now a vibrant online community. Rachel shares her story, including some big goals she set for herself from young ages, her quirky childhood dream, her eternal optimism, and a really clever book idea! Remember to head over to to support the show and access bonus content! Hat Collecting Links: Rachel's Links: Lacey's Links: Artemis on Social: Music: Support the Channel:
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#032 Blaire Caplan (Life Coach, Charity Volunteer, Former Wedding Planner, Musician, Basketball player)
11/12/2021
#032 Blaire Caplan (Life Coach, Charity Volunteer, Former Wedding Planner, Musician, Basketball player)
Blaire Caplan is a musician, basketball player, former wedding planner, charity volunteer, and the founder of Lone Wolf District, a life coaching business and community. Blaire’s pronouns are she and her. There is a Content Note on this episode for a mention of suicide. Blaire shares her story, including a painful loss in her young life, her childhood dream, what she was doing before the pandemic, how the pandemic helped get her to a better place and start her own business, and why she is all about the self love! Remember to head over to to support the show and access bonus content! Hat Collecting Links: Blaire's Links: [email protected] Lacey's Links: Artemis on Social: Music: Support the Channel:
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#031 Romina Kwong (Eco-Consultant Entrepreneur, Bookworm, Adrenaline Junkie)
10/12/2021
#031 Romina Kwong (Eco-Consultant Entrepreneur, Bookworm, Adrenaline Junkie)
Romina Kwong is a bookworm, a travel addict, an adrenaline junkie, and the founder and lead consultant of Eco-Friendly Events. Romina’s pronouns are she and her. Romina shares her story of how her path materialized from a young age, however even so she found it difficult to find work in her field after school (so she started her own company!). We also talk plants, learning, and more! Remember to head over to to support the show and access bonus content! Hat Collecting Links: Romina's Links: LinkedIn: Eco Friendly Events Lacey's Links: Artemis on Social: Music: Support the Channel:
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#030 Ama Scriver (Journalist, Social Media Strategist, Podcaster)
09/06/2021
#030 Ama Scriver (Journalist, Social Media Strategist, Podcaster)
Ama Scriver is a veteran social media strategist, passionate community builder, freelance journalist, and speaker with over ten years of experience under her belt. Ama’s pronouns are she and her. On this episode, Ama talks about the state of journalism and some misconceptions about it, she talks to Lacey about being diagnosed and getting on medication for Depression and ADHD and how that changed her life, about the struggles of self care when you have mental health issues, and more. Remember to head over to to support the show and access bonus content! Hat Collecting Links: Ama's Links: Lacey's Links: Artemis on Social: Music: Support the Channel:
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#029 Quinn Dean (Philosophy YouTuber, Outdoor Enthusiast, Musician, Gamer)
08/25/2021
#029 Quinn Dean (Philosophy YouTuber, Outdoor Enthusiast, Musician, Gamer)
Quinn Dean is a street epistemology YouTuber, an outdoor enthusiast, a gamer, and more. Quinn’s pronouns are he and him. Quinn explains what Street Epistemology is, how it originated, talks about his early experiences getting into investing and trading stocks, Lacey and Quinn talk about technology and the pitfalls it can bring, and more! Remember to head over to to support the show and access bonus content! Hat Collecting Links: Quinn's Links: Lacey's Links: Artemis on Social: Music: Support the Channel:
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Fascinator #005 - Woodworking with Jessica Okonski (This Lady Wood)
08/12/2021
Fascinator #005 - Woodworking with Jessica Okonski (This Lady Wood)
On Fascinator 005 we talk to woodworker Jessica Okonski (This Lady Wood) who swapped hats during the pandemic, going from Wedding Photography to Woodworking, and now has her own workshop and business! . Jessica has some workshops coming up in Aug and Sept 2021 so if you're interested, head over to . . SOME OF THE QUESTIONS ASKED: What do you think is most fascinating about the process of woodworking or creating things out of wood? Coming into woodworking knowing very little about it, were there any pre-conceptions that you had that turned out to be surprisingly wrong? Are there many different methods/tools involved and are some much easier to use than others? Are there a lot of people who specialize in only certain types of object builds or do more woodworkers practice variety? (as far as you know) What is your favourite aspect of woodworking? If people are interested to get into this field, where can they start? . Guest's Links: . Hat Collecting Links: . Lacey's Links:
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#028 Kitty Stryker (Street Medic, Anarchist Doomsday Prepper, Consent Culture Influencer, Asexual Former Sex Worker)
07/05/2021
#028 Kitty Stryker (Street Medic, Anarchist Doomsday Prepper, Consent Culture Influencer, Asexual Former Sex Worker)
Kitty Stryker is a street medic, an anarchist doomsday prepper, an asexual sex worker, and a consent culture influencer. Kitty’s pronouns are she and her. Kitty talks about growing up Pagan and anti-authority, her experiences while homeless, the unequal and unfair expectations between sex work and more traditional jobs, what her core values, how she came to them, and how she tries to live by them, stepping in when others won't but also picking your battles, existential dread, and much more! TIMESTAMPS: Where did you grow up? (00:48) LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (03:01) How did you get into the things you do? (04:09) What would you say is the biggest misconception about your job? (06:36) When you were a kid, what did you want to be or do when you grew up? (11:33) What age were you when you felt you'd found the path that felt right for you? (14:40) What was one of the biggest obstacles to finding that path and getting onto it? (18:50) What was the last act of self care that you did for yourself, no matter how small? (31:23) What is the last new thing you learned, and what is something that you would still like to learn? (34:07) Are there any skills you have that you've used in unexpected ways in your travels? (36:33) What are your two most dissimilar 'hats'? (43:15) what is the best thing about technology and the worst thing about technology? (44:46) Without necessarily naming names, what is an example of a good 'hype hat' (person) in your life, and what is an example of a 'heavy hat'? (47:46) Have you dealt with any disabilities or mental health issues in your life and how have you worked through them? (55:26) What is something big that you failed at in your life, but you learned a valuable lesson from it, and what was the lesson? (59:52) What advice would you give to a teenager? A 30 year old? A grandparent? (01:03:53) The guest asks me a question (01:07:27) Are there any specific causes or charities that you'd like to raise awareness of? (01:11:38) Plugs! (01:14:11) The Traditional Hat Sign Off (01:18:06) Remember to head over to to access the bonus episode! Hat Collecting Links: Kitty's Links: Lacey's Links: Artemis on Social: Music: Support the Channel:
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#027 Mallory McGrath (CEO/Entrepreneur, Litigation Law Clerk, Classical Singer, Baker, Mom)
06/21/2021
#027 Mallory McGrath (CEO/Entrepreneur, Litigation Law Clerk, Classical Singer, Baker, Mom)
Mallory McGrath is the Founder & CEO of Viive Planning, a litigation law clerk, a trained classical singer, a mom, a wife, and an amateur paleo baker. Lacey and Mallory have a great extended discussion about the need for both creative freedom as well as order, how you define yourself, why it's so important to develop confidence in speaking publicly, a new perspective on 'heavy hats', staying connected during the pandemic, self care, and more! TIMESTAMPS: Where did you grow up? (00:54) Lasting influence? (01:17) LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (02:34) How did you get into the things you do? (05:08) What would you say is the biggest misconception about your job? (09:56) When you were a kid, what did you want to be or do when you grew up? (17:32) What age were you when you felt you'd found the path that felt right for you? (21:12) What was one of the biggest obstacles to finding that path and getting onto it? (25:18) What was the last act of self care that you did for yourself, no matter how small? (29:12) What is the last new thing you learned, and what is something that you would still like to learn? (33:14) What are your two most dissimilar 'hats'? (38:09) Are there any skills you have that you've used in unexpected ways in your travels? (41:32) Without necessarily naming names, what is an example of a good 'hype hat' (person) in your life, and what is an example of a 'heavy hat'? (48:44) Have you dealt with any disabilities or mental health issues in your life and how have you worked through them? (56:36) What is something big that you failed at in your life, but you learned a valuable lesson from it, and what was the lesson? (01:02:01) What advice would you give to a teenager? A 30 year old? A grandparent? (01:05:45) The guest asks me a question (01:12:48) Are there any specific causes or charities that you'd like to raise awareness of? (01:21:48) Plugs! (01:23:52) The Traditional Hat Sign Off (01:26:15) Remember to head over to to access the bonus episode! Hat Collecting Links: Mallory's Links: Lacey's Links: Artemis on Social: Support the Channel:
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#026 Po Karim (Event and Creative Producer, Product Designer, Musician, Writer, Knitter)
06/07/2021
#026 Po Karim (Event and Creative Producer, Product Designer, Musician, Writer, Knitter)
Po Karim is an event and creative producer, a product designer, a musician, writer, and more! Po’s pronouns are he and him. Lacey and Po talk about small town Ontario, having to be really creative in your job (and sometimes personal life), making decisions about your future, being out of touch with the youth, and more! Where did you grow up? (01:00) Growing up in a smaller town, was there a lasting influence on your life from that? (02:14) LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (04:40) How did you get into the things you do? (06:05) What would you say is the biggest misconception about your job? (09:11) When you were a kid, what did you want to be or do when you grew up? (12:02) What age were you when you felt you'd found the path that felt right for you? (15:00) What was one of the biggest obstacles to finding that path and getting onto it? (16:45) What was the last act of self care that you did for yourself, no matter how small? (20:50) What is the last new thing you learned, and what is something that you would still like to learn? (22:39) What are your two most dissimilar 'hats'? (24:48) Are there any skills you have that you've used in unexpected ways in your travels? (28:53) Without necessarily naming names, what is an example of a good 'hype hat' (person) in your life, and what is an example of a 'heavy hat'? (34:37) Have you dealt with any disabilities or mental health issues in your life and how have you worked through them? (39:16) What is something big that you failed at in your life, but you learned a valuable lesson from it, and what was the lesson? (42:51) What advice would you give to a teenager? A 30 year old? A grandparent? (52:54) The guest asks me a question (55:55) Are there any specific causes or charities that you'd like to raise awareness of? (01:00:32) Plugs! (01:03:50) The Traditional Hat Sign Off (01:06:51) Remember to head over to to access the bonus episode! Hat Collecting Links: Po's Links: Lacey's Links:
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Introducing: Hat Collecting "Fascinators"! (YouTube/video only)
06/02/2021
Introducing: Hat Collecting "Fascinators"! (YouTube/video only)
Hello dear listeners, Hat Collecting is back! Episode 26 will release on Monday, Jun 7th, and the show should be back to a bi-weekly release schedule going forward. Additionally I'm excited to announce a new mini-series from Hat Collecting: "Fascinators"! A fascinator is a smaller, ornamental alternative to a hat, and Fascinator episodes will be shorter and will focus on a specific topic, rather than being more broad and big picture like the main show. The first episode is out now, and it takes a look at the philosophy of Relationship Anarchy with Nadi from episode #13. Fascinator episodes will be around 20 minutes long, and will be video only (ie only on my YouTube channel for the time being). So if you're not already subscribed on YouTube, now is a great time so you will know when the next Fascinator drops! Fascinators will also allow me to have on certain guests who may not have enough free time to do a full episode but want to share their expertise, or for past guests to return to dig a little deeper into one of their hats that we couldn't do on the main show. So I hope you will check out the Fascinator mini-series and as always like and subscribe, and leave a rating or review on iTunes to help others find the show! @hatcollecting
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#025 Allyson Serena (Twitch Streamer, Musician, Retail Shipper/Receiver)
04/19/2021
#025 Allyson Serena (Twitch Streamer, Musician, Retail Shipper/Receiver)
Allyson Serena is a gamer and twitch streamer, a musician, and also does logistics for a clothing store. Bunessa’s pronouns are she and her. Lacey and Allyson talk about what it's like being on Twitch, misconceptions about shipping/receiving and parcel delivery in general, relationships and mental health, and more. TIMESTAMPS Where did you grow up? (00:58) LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (01:47) How did you get into the things you do? (02:33) What would you say is the biggest misconception about your job? (09:48) When you were a kid, what did you want to be or do when you grew up? (16:39) What age were you when you felt you'd found the path that felt right for you? (20:48) What was one of the biggest obstacles to finding that path and getting onto it? (22:20) What was the last act of self care that you did for yourself, no matter how small? (23:51) What is the last new thing you learned, and what is something that you would still like to learn? (25:11) What are your two most dissimilar 'hats'? (27:14) Are there any skills you have that you've used in unexpected ways in your travels? (30:30) What is your schedule like and do you have a peak time of day? (31:44) Without necessarily naming names, what is an example of a good 'hype hat' (person) in your life, and what is an example of a 'heavy hat'? (36:12) Have you dealt with any disabilities or mental health issues in your life and how have you worked through them? (41:07) What is something big that you failed at in your life, but you learned a valuable lesson from it, and what was the lesson? (47:42) What advice would you give to a teenager? A 30 year old? A grandparent? (52:05) The guest asks me a question (56:14) Are there any specific causes or charities that you'd like to raise awareness of? (01:00:56) Plugs! (01:03:38) The Traditional Hat Sign Off (01:08:00) Remember to head over to to access the bonus episode! Hat Collecting Links: Allyson's Links: BIPOC Charities: Black Lives Matter Toronto ACLU Black Legal Action Centre Black-led Mental Health Supports Black Women In Motion Black Visions Campaign Zero Canadian Anti Hate Network Canadian Anti Racism Society Canadian Race Relations Foudnation Color of Change Communities United Against Police Brutality NAACP National Bail Out NIA Centre for the Arts Toronto Black Film Festival Lacey's Links:
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#024 Carley aka @ADHadult (Counseling Psych Student, Researcher, Actor, Artist, TikTok sensation)
04/05/2021
#024 Carley aka @ADHadult (Counseling Psych Student, Researcher, Actor, Artist, TikTok sensation)
Carley aka @ADHAdult (on Tiktok and Instagram) is a content creator, a counseling psych student, a research assistant, an artist, and an actor. Carls is okay with any pronouns but they and them are best. Lacey and Carley talk about ADHD, Tiktok, learning new things, the link between neurodiversity and gender divergence, participating in research studies, and more! TIMESTAMPS: Where did you grow up? (01:11) LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (03:08) How did you get into the things you do? (04:15) What would you say is the biggest misconception about your job? (07:47) Talking about Carley's experience going viral on Tiktok (09:05) What is the biggest misconception about ADHD? (12:01) When you were a kid, what did you want to be or do when you grew up? (14:07) What age were you when you felt you'd found the path that felt right for you? (16:06) What was one of the biggest obstacles to finding that path and getting onto it? (18:40) What was the last act of self care that you did for yourself, no matter how small? (21:24) What is the last new thing you learned, and what is something that you would still like to learn? (24:38) What are your two most dissimilar 'hats'? (27:56) Are there any skills you have that you've used in unexpected ways in your travels? (31:10) What is your schedule like and do you have a peak time of day? (39:59) More talk about the tiktok/social media fame experience (37:45) Without necessarily naming names, what is an example of a good 'hype hat' (person) in your life, and what is an example of a 'heavy hat'? (44:52) Have you dealt with any disabilities or mental health issues in your life and how have you worked through them? (49:00) Discussing the link between neurodivergence and gender divergence (53:10) Carley's recommendations for if you think you might be neurodivergent, what you might want to do to learn more/find help and resources (58:30) What is something big that you failed at in your life, but you learned a valuable lesson from it, and what was the lesson? (01:00:56) What advice would you give to a teenager? A 30 year old? A grandparent? (01:03:19) The guest asks me a question (01:07:56) Are there any specific causes or charities that you'd like to raise awareness of? (01:11:25) Plugs! (01:13:41) The Traditional Hat Sign Off (01:16:34) Remember to head over to to access the bonus episode! Hat Collecting Links: Carley's Links: Look up the Dystopian Telephone podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other platforms, Lacey was a guest on Episode 9, and Carley was on Episode 13. Lacey's Links:
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#022 Kat S (Counselor, Facilitator, Artist, Bat Enthusiast)
03/08/2021
#022 Kat S (Counselor, Facilitator, Artist, Bat Enthusiast)
Kat is an artist, a facilitator, a counsellor, and a bat enthusiast. Kat’s pronouns are they and them. Kat and Lacey cover all the usual bases plus a couple of new ones. That's right, two new questions debut in this episode! Kat works in the mental health field and brings some insights from that, as well as some very interesting bat facts! Where did you grow up? (00:53) LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (01:40) How did you get into the things you do? (02:36) What would you say is the biggest misconception about your job? (09:59) When you were a kid, what did you want to be or do when you grew up? (13:18) What age were you when you felt you'd found the path that felt right for you? (15:14) What was one of the biggest obstacles to finding that path and getting onto it? (19:45) What was the last playful or silly thing you did on purpose that didn't involve children and last act of self care that you did for yourself, no matter how small? (23:37) What is the last new thing you learned, and what is something that you would still like to learn? (26:55) What are your two most dissimilar 'hats'? (30:34) Are there any skills you have that you've used in unexpected ways in your travels? (33:09) What is your schedule like and do you have a peak time of day? (35:37) Without necessarily naming names, what is an example of a good 'hype hat' (person) in your life, and what is an example of a 'heavy hat'? (37:15) Have you dealt with any disabilities or mental health issues in your life and how have you worked through them? (43:22) Given your professional experience with the mental health system, what information or perspective would you give to someone about seeking mental health care through a means other than a psychotherapist, psychiatrist, or specialized institution? (47:45) What is something big that you failed at in your life, but you learned a valuable lesson from it, and what was the lesson? (57:40) What advice would you give to a teenager? A 30 year old? A grandparent? (01:02:30) The guest asks me a question (01:07:10) Are there any specific causes or charities that you'd like to raise awareness of? (01:10:25) Plugs! (01:15:36) The Traditional Hat Sign Off (01:20:15) Remember to head over to to access the bonus episode! Hat Collecting Links: Lacey's Links: Charities and Causes:
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#021 Emily Urquhart (Hair Colorist, Writer, Reader, Yoga Enthusiast)
02/22/2021
#021 Emily Urquhart (Hair Colorist, Writer, Reader, Yoga Enthusiast)
Emily Urquhart is a hair stylist and colourist, a recreational writer and avid reader, and she enjoys yoga. Emily works for a salon in downtown Toronto. Emily’s pronouns are she and her. Lacey and Emily talk about hair facts, what it's actually like to work in a hair salon, why it can be so hard to figure out what you want to do with your life, lessons learned in life, and advice for others. Where did you grow up? (00:57) LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (01:16) How did you get into the things you do? (02:04) What would you say is the biggest misconception about your job? (04:22) More Hair Facts (06:25) When you were a kid, what did you want to be or do when you grew up? (13:03) What age were you when you felt you'd found the path that felt right for you? (14:52) What was one of the biggest obstacles to finding that path and getting onto it? (16:24) What was the last playful or silly thing you did on purpose that didn't involve children (18:05) What was the last act of self care that you did for yourself, no matter how small? (20:45) What is the last new thing you learned, and what is something that you would still like to learn? (23:05) What are your two most dissimilar 'hats'? (25:57) What is your schedule like and do you have a peak time of day? (28:31) What is a positive or silver lining that has resulted in your life specifically because of the DISRUPTION from the pandemic? (31:16) Have you dealt with any disabilities or mental health issues in your life and how have you worked through them? (33:13) Let's talk close relationships. Who has been good at supporting you and who maybe hasn't been so good at it? (37:21) What is something big that you failed at in your life, but you learned a valuable lesson from it, and what was the lesson? (41:44) What advice would you give to a teenager? A 30 year old? A grandparent? (44:14) The guest asks me a question (46:38) Are there any specific causes or charities that you'd like to raise awareness of? (50:06) Plugs! (53:20) The Traditional Hat Sign Off (57:10) Remember to head over to to access the bonus episode! Hat Collecting Links: Emily's links: Lacey's Links: Charities and Causes:
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#020 Alanna O'Reilly (Choreographer, Barista, Podcaster, Artist)
02/08/2021
#020 Alanna O'Reilly (Choreographer, Barista, Podcaster, Artist)
Alanna O’Reilly is a podcaster, a choreographer, a barista, and much more. Alanna hosts the Dystopian Telephone Podcast (an existential comedy podcast for the new renaissance), and has choreographed projects yet to be staged due to covid. Alanna’s pronouns are she and her. On this extended episode of Hat Collecting, Lacey talks to fellow podcaster and show host Alanna O'Reilly about the genesis of creative projects, being a 'multipotentialite', how and why low wage and frontline workers are severely under appreciated, adhd, polyamory, trauma, and more! TIMESTAMPS Lacey was on Alanna's podcast recently, episode 9 of the Dystopian Telephone Podcast (00:45) Where did you grow up? (01:18) Biggest misconception about that place? (02:08) Lacey talks about an article about creative millennials moving away from Toronto to smaller cities around southern Ontario that are more affordable and how she could see herself also doing that eventually (02:55) LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (04:40) How did you get into the things you do? (06:45) Lacey and Alanna discuss being a "multipotentialite" aka 'renaissance soul' aka 'scanner' aka 'dilettante' (13:00) What was one of the biggest obstacles for you to getting to where you wanted to be sooner? (17:00) The original genesis of Dystopian Telephone, a very cool multimedia art project (18:44) What would you say is the biggest misconception about your job(s)? (24:04) Lacey and Alanna rant about the misconceptions about and disrespect towards 'low wage / unskilled' labour (27:35) When you were a kid, what did you want to be or do when you grew up? (29:02) What age were you when you felt you'd found the path that felt right for you? (32:20) What was the last playful or silly thing you did on purpose that didn't involve children and what was the last act of self care that you did for yourself, no matter how small? (37:12) What is the last new thing you learned, and what is something that you would still like to learn? (39:15) What are your two most dissimilar 'hats'? (43:36) What is your schedule like and do you have a peak time of day? (47:46) What is a positive or silver lining that has resulted in your life specifically because of the DISRUPTION from the pandemic? (50:20) Have you dealt with any disabilities or mental health issues in your life and how have you worked through them? (55:34) Can you give an example of a close relationship that supported you and one that didn't? (01:03:59) What is something big that you failed at in your life, but you learned a valuable lesson from it, and what was the lesson? (01:09:44) What advice would you give to a teenager? A 30 year old? A grandparent? (01:14:40) The guest asks me a question - what piece of advice do you give that you're not good at taking yourself? (01:17:35) The ring theory of trauma recovery (01:18:52) Are there any specific causes or charities that you'd like to raise awareness of? (01:23:00) Plugs! (01:25:44) The Traditional Hat Sign Off (01:28:28) Remember to head over to to access the bonus episode! Hat Collecting Links: Alanna's links: Lacey's Links: @artemiscreates on tiktok Charities and Causes:
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#019 Nahum Mann (Activist, Housing Advocate, Traveler, Dad)
01/25/2021
#019 Nahum Mann (Activist, Housing Advocate, Traveler, Dad)
Nahum (nay-hum) Mann is an activist, a traveler, a housing advocate, and a dad. He organizes with the Davenport Mutual Aid Network in Toronto’s west end. Nahum uses he/him pronouns. Nahum talks about growing up as a pastor's kid and moving around a lot, how he first got interested in politics and then how he got radicalized, his work through the Davenport Mutual Aid Network, something he wants to learn, mental health, and more! TIMESTAMPS Where did you grow up? (01:02) LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (01:30) What are some misconceptions about people who move around a lot? (03:16) How did you get into the things you do? (04:29) When you were a kid, what did you want to be or do when you grew up? (09:53) What age were you when you felt you'd found the path that felt right for you? (12:40) What was one of the biggest obstacles to finding that path and getting onto it? (15:04) What was the last playful or silly thing you did on purpose that didn't involve children (19:39) What was the last act of self care that you did for yourself, no matter how small? (21:15) What is the last new thing you learned, and what is something that you would still like to learn? (23:50) What are your two most dissimilar 'hats'? (27:21) What is your schedule like and do you have a peak time of day? (30:05) What is a positive or silver lining that has resulted in your life specifically because of the DISRUPTION from the pandemic? (33:36) Have you dealt with any disabilities or mental health issues in your life and how have you worked through them? (37:50) How have the close relationships in your life supported you in regards to your goals or intended path? (41:51) What is something big that you failed at in your life, but you learned a valuable lesson from it, and what was the lesson? (46:18) What advice would you give to a teenager? A 30 year old? A grandparent? (51:26) The guest asks me a question (55:49) Are there any specific causes or charities that you'd like to raise awareness of? (58:33) Plugs! (01:00:57) The Traditional Hat Sign Off (01:03:29) Remember to head over to to access the bonus episode! Hat Collecting Links: Nahum's links: Lacey's Links: @artemiscreates on tiktok Charities and Causes:
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HCTS #018 Laura D (HR Professional, Comedian, Bright Gothy Queer)
01/11/2021
HCTS #018 Laura D (HR Professional, Comedian, Bright Gothy Queer)
Laura D is an HR professional, a comedian, and a bright gothy queer. She keeps thing in order during the day, delivers consistent zingers via social media, and you can typically find her at queer dance parties living her best life. Laura’s pronouns are she and her. Laura talks about the thing her hometown is most famous for, the interesting intersections of Human Resources (HR) and Comedy, the small but helpful changes she has made to her life and routines during the pandemic, and more! TIMESTAMPS: Where did you grow up? (00:52) Stereotypes/misconceptions about that place? (02:05) LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (04:20) How did you get into the things you do? (4:55) What would you say is the biggest misconception about your job? (06:50) When you were a kid, what did you want to be or do when you grew up? (11:30) What age were you when you felt you'd found the path that felt right for you? (15:42) What was one of the biggest obstacles to finding that path and getting onto it? (18:45) What was the last playful or silly thing you did on purpose that didn't involve children (20:02) What was the last act of self care that you did for yourself, no matter how small? (21:50) What is the last new thing you learned, and what is something that you would still like to learn? (23:47) What are your two most dissimilar 'hats'? (27:42) What is your schedule like and do you have a peak time of day? (31:11) What is a positive or silver lining that has resulted in your life specifically because of the DISRUPTION from the pandemic? (35:34) Have you dealt with any disabilities or mental health issues in your life and how have you worked through them? (37:45) How have the close relationships in your life supported you in regards to your goals or intended path? (42:25) What is something big that you failed at in your life, but you learned a valuable lesson from it, and what was the lesson? (45:20) What advice would you give to a teenager? A 30 year old? A grandparent? (48:11) The guest asks me a question (50:38) Are there any specific causes or charities that you'd like to raise awareness of? (52:50) Plugs! (54:30) The Traditional Hat Sign Off (57:28) Remember to head over to to access the bonus episode! Hat Collecting Links: Laura's links: Laura's charities/causes can be found below in the charities section Lacey's Links: @artemiscreates on tiktok Charities and Causes:
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