Magic Hour Podcast
Episodes
36: Jumping In Before You’re Ready (and Finding Yourself Along the Way)
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you stop performing who you think you should be… and start getting honest about who you actually are?In this episode of the Magic ...
35: Where Joy Leads, Community Follows
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you stop wearing “busy” like a badge of honour and start building community with intention, gentleness, and real connection?In t...
After Hours with Danielle Wiebe: Building Belonging In Your Business
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to build real community in your business, the kind where people feel seen, supported, and genuinely connected?In this After Hours ep...
34: Community Over Competition, Always
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you stop trying to grow alone and start building with intention, collaboration, and real community?In this episode of The Magic Hour...
After Hours with Megan Swan: Reset Your Nervous System In A Weekend
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you really reset your nervous system in a weekend? In this After Hours episode, Megan Swan shares 15 grounded, perspective-shifting tips to help y...
33: From Fight or Flight to CEO Energy
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to know your capacity and lead from a place that honours it?In this episode of The Magic Hour Podcast, I sit down with Megan ...
32: What Happens After You Get Everything You Thought You Wanted
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when everything you worked toward no longer resonates with you? How do you build a personal brand from that place of shift, honesty, and ...
After Hours with Pennylane Shen: Finding Your Visual Voice
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this After Hours episode, Pennylane Shen shares a grounded, perspective-shifting approach to finding your visual voice as an artist—one that step...
31: Burnout, Bad Art, and the Real Work of Being an Artist
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to build a creative practice that’s both intentional and evolving?In this episode of The Magic Hour Podcast, I sit down with Penny...
30: The Pivot That Changed Everything
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build a business that reflects your values and still leaves room to grow?In this episode of The Magic Hour Podcast, I sit down with Phoebe ...
After Hours with Pearl Cicci: A Somatic Reset For When You’re Holding Too Much
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This isn’t a traditional meditation... It’s a somatic experience designed to help you move through emotion, come back into your body, and shift yo...
29: Build Your Business From The Body Up
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to feel grounded in your body and lit up by your life?In this episode of The Magic Hour Podcast, I sit down with Pearl Cicci, a soma...
After Hours with Ayesha Santos: Designing a Brand for Conversions, Not Just Compliments
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your brand looked beautiful and converted like a dream?In this After Hours, Ayesha Santos, founder of Ayesha Santos Design Co, breaks down how...
28: The Power of Embodied Branding (Not Just Pretty Packaging)
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to build a brand that feels like you from the inside out?In this episode of The Magic Hour Podcast, I sit down with Ayesha Santos Ro...
After Hours with Annelies Tjebbes: Rewriting the Rules of Leadership
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if boundaries weren’t about being rigid, but about reclaiming your energy, your time, and your values?In this After Hours episode, Annelies Tje...
27: Why Leading With Empathy Is The Future of Work
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to lead a business like an ecosystem, where care, collaboration, and trust shape every decision?In this episode of The Magic Hour Po...
After Hours with Sara Jonsdottir: The Soft Skills Behind a Hard Raise
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if raising capital didn’t have to be cold, chaotic, or performative… but grounded, strategic, and rooted in connection?In this After Hours ep...
26: Parenting, Periods, and Putting People First
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re juggling all the pieces—founder, parent, partner, visionary—and wondering how it’s all supposed to fit together?In this ...
After Hours with Jamie Anne Vaughan: Master Your Time by Leading with Intention
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if “doing it all” wasn’t the goal... but doing what matters most was?In this After Hours episode, Jamie Anne Vaughan—communications strat...
25: Strategy, Story, and Showing Up as Your Full Self
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re holding multiple pieces of your identity and wondering how they all fit together? In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, I...
After Hours with Renata De Melo: Sales As An Act Of Love
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your next sale wasn’t about strategy—but about service? In this After Hours episode, Renata De Melo guides you through a powerful reframe ...
24: The Evolution of You: Letting Go to Come Home to Yourself
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’ve outgrown an old version of yourself but don’t quite know what comes next? In this episode of Magic Hour Podcast, I sit down ...
After Hours with Brie Pointer: Your Inner Child Is A Source of Inspiration
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling disconnected from your creativity? In this special After Hours episode, Brie Pointer guides you through an intuitive exercise designed to help...
23: Designing with Heart— How Intuition + Joy Fuel Great Work
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel stuck second-guessing your creativity? In this episode of The Magic Hour Podcast, I sit down with Brie Pointer—multidisciplinary designer,...
After Hours with Samantha Plavins: Mindfulness Meditation "Tuning In And Stepping Out"
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stuck in the grind? In this special After Hours episode, Samantha Plavins guides you through a meditation designed to help you pause, listen, ...
22: Get Off The Treadmill, Hustle Culture Won’t Save You
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re stuck on a treadmill that never stops? In this episode of The Magic Hour Podcast, I sit down with Samantha (Sam) Plavins—adv...
More Conversations, More Magic✨ Season 3 drops Feb 27th!
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with bigger conversations, deeper insights, and even more magic!🦄 Season 3 of The Magic Hour Podcast launches February 27th, bringing ...
21: From Academia to Entrepreneurship— Community, Courage, and Women’s Health
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, Hope Mikal sits down with Anna Sotnykova, a leader in operations, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Anna op...
20: Creating Space for Honest Conversations and Human Connection Through Art
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour, Hope sits down with Carissa Potter, artist, author, and founder of People I’ve Loved, to explore the intersection...
19: Reality Check... Brand Building Isn’t Like Emily in Paris
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Magic Hour, Hope chats with Amy Liu, a brand manager with a creative twist, as they dive into what it really takes to manage and bu...
18: Versatility as a Superpower— Business, Wellness, and the Journey to Authenticity
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour podcast, Julia Guz shares her journey from the Web3, crypto-currency industry to running two businesses: J...
17: From Lighthouse Islands to Jewelry Design — Leah Yard’s Unconventional Path to Success
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour podcast, Hope Mikal interviews Leah Yard, owner and designer of Leah Yard Designs and host of the Voted Least Likely...
16: Creating Magic: Inclusive Weddings and Surprising Moments
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour podcast, Hope interviews Radhika Graham, a wedding and event planner from Victoria, British Columbia. Radhika (Rad f...
15: The Importance Of Building Community In The Creative Industry
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, Hope chats with Sachin Khona, wedding photographer, entrepreneur, and podcast host about his transition fro...
14: Once You Start Using Lawyer-drafted Contracts, You Become More Confident in Your Ability to Grow Your Business
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, Hope talks with Jaime Bell, Founder of Contracts Market, all about the importance of using lawyer appr...
13: Be The Best Version Of Yourself, Not Only For Yourself, But Everyone Around You
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, say HIGH to Kelly Turner, serial entrepreneur (DEEW, Fall For Local and more!) and proud mama based in Squa...
12: The Trials and Triumphs of Starting Up a Tech Company From A Marketer's Lens
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, say hey to Josie Piper of Fickl Marketing.Episode Highlights:Hear about the trials and triumphs of starting...
11: Creating Harmony Through Inclusive Design
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, say hi to Sid Baar, the founder of Say Hey Studio. Learn about the journey of founding their design busines...
10: Braving The Fashion Industry, Shortlisted Breaks Barriers In Height Inclusivity
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, find out how Miranda Sam, the founder of the clothing brand, SHORTLISTED. Hear all about height tax, shoppi...
9: Supporting Local Isn't Just Nice To Do, It's Necessary
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About This Episode:In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, find out all about Kathleen King and her interesting businesses including owning and ope...
8: Leveraging Social Media to Make Mental Health Support More Accessible
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About This Episode: In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, find out all about Cecile Tucker and her journey of becoming a counsellor. Cecile talks...
7: The Art of Resilience: Building a Creative Business in a Competitive Industry
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About This Episode: Learn about Sarah Mulder and her jewelry company, Sarah Mulder Jewelry. Sarah designs versatile jewelry in a Gastown studio. Learn...
6: Building a Personal Brand Through Photography and Storytelling
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast: Learn about Maxine Bulloch and her photography business. Maxine works with small businesses to create profe...
5: From Setback to Startup— Creating Sustainable Sleepwear for Women’s Well-being
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About This Episode: In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, learn about Lauren Sudeyko and her sleepwear company, Seray. She found that there were ...
4: Crafting a PR Mindset for Confidence and Visibility
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About This Episode: In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, hear from Lilian Sue, a public relations expert and coach for creative businesses. Lili...
3: Building Community Through Brick-and-Mortar —The Journey of Far + Wide
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About This Episode:In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, learn about Brianne and Calli, the co-founders of Far + Wide in Kamloops, BC. They talk ...
2: Filmmaking as Connection — Sharing Stories Through the Lens
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About This Episode:In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, find out all about Mariah Braun and her journey of how she started her career in film an...
1: Designing for Good and Making Accessibility a Foundation in Marketing
08 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About This Episode:In this episode of the Magic Hour Podcast, find out how Chloe Arielle cultivates design solutions that are accessible for kind, soc...