Episodes

  • Ending the Year with Intention – Reflection & New Year Rituals
    Dec 31 2024

    As the calendar year winds down, are you ready to end it on a high note—without the pressure of resolutions?

    While the new energetic year doesn’t officially begin until Spring, this transition from 2024 to 2025 is the perfect time to go inward, reflect, celebrate, and set the tone for what’s ahead.

    In this week’s episode of WTF: Where’s the FUN, we’re sharing:

    ✨ Our favourite New Year’s tradition: a cozy, low-key evening filled with delicious food, meaningful conversations, and heartfelt reflection.

    ✨ The 12-day “Epiphany” tradition—a reflective practice designed to help you connect inwardly with simple prompts.

    ✨ Why, as a high-achiever, you might overlook your progress—and how to reframe reflection to step into the new year with even more gratitude and excitement for what’s possible.

    This isn’t about adding more to your to-do list; it’s about creating space for YOU.

    If you’re ready to make the most of this powerful time, go inward, and start 2025 with more love, more clarity, and more gratitude, this episode is your guide to creating meaningful rituals that truly resonate.

    Tune in, reflect, and step into the new year feeling aligned and energized!


    HIGHLIGHTS:

    • 00:35 Reflecting on the theme of the episode
    • 01:10 Why this time of year is unique
    • 01:57 Andrea and Mel’s low-key New Year tradition
    • 02:35 Reflecting on wins and lessons of the year
    • 03:30 Transitioning into possibilities for 2025
    • 04:07 Introducing the 12-day “Epiphany” tradition
    • 05:29 Reflection prompts for personal growth
    • 06:22 Intentional choices for the year’s end
    • 06:45 Why high-achievers overlook progress
    • 09:14 Simple ways to create your own reflection ritual
    • 09:44 Andrea and Mel’s New Year wish for you

    LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

    • Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
    • Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
    • Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
    • Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience


    FOLLOW US:

    • Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
    • Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
    • Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience


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    11 mins
  • Reflect, Celebrate, Elevate: Lessons from 2024
    Dec 24 2024

    Can you believe we’re already approaching the end of 2024?

    If you’re anything like us, this time of year brings a mix of emotions—gratitude for the wins, clarity from the lessons, and excitement for what’s next. But how often do we truly take the time to reflect, celebrate, and carry those insights forward with intention?

    In this episode of WTF: Where’s the Fun?, Mel and I are hitting pause to do exactly that—celebrating the highs, learning from the lows, and sharing our biggest takeaways that are shaping how we step into 2025.

    Here’s what we dive into:

    🎉 The Highlights – From personal wins to major business milestones, we’re sharing the moments that made this year unforgettable.

    💡 The Lessons – What worked, what didn’t, and the lessons that shifted everything for us—including how we’ve deepened our trust, intuition, and ability to co-create.

    🔑 The Challenges – Reflections on how growth moments and mindset shifts helped us embody more ease, joy, and alignment in our life and business.

    We’ll also share why reflecting on your year (instead of rushing into the next one) is a powerful way to build momentum and excitement for what’s ahead.

    Why you’ll love this episode:

    You’ll leave feeling inspired to pause, celebrate your own wins, and set the tone for a magical 2025. And maybe you’ll even share your highlights with us—we’re always here for a good celebration!


    HIGHLIGHTS:
    0:00 - Introduction: Reflecting on 2024
    0:34 - Why Reflection Matters
    0:58 - Andrea’s Highlight: Signing with Loud Management
    2:41 - Mel’s Highlight: The Fun Experience Mastermind
    4:09 - Biggest Takeaways from 2024
    9:02 - Market Research: The Key to Success
    12:29 - Lessons Learned in Business and Life
    14:56 - Closing Reflection and Call to Action

    LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

    • Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
    • Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
    • Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
    • Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience


    FOLLOW US:

    • Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
    • Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
    • Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience


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    17 mins
  • Reframe Movement: Making Play Your Superpower with Janet Omstead
    Dec 17 2024

    Be honest—does the idea of working out ever feel more like a punishment than a joy?

    You’re not alone. So many of us have been conditioned to see movement as something we have to do, rather than something we get to do. But here’s the thing: it doesn’t have to be that way.

    What if working out wasn’t a chore but a chance to play? 🎉

    This week on WTF: Where’s the FUN?, we’re thrilled to host Janet Omstead— board-certified health coach, behaviour change expert, and author of The Play Book: How to Get in the Habit of Good Health. Together, we’re talking about how reframing exercise as play can completely transform your health and happiness.

    In this episode, we dive into:

    ✨ Why so many of us lose our sense of fun as we grow older—and how to bring it back.
    ✨ How to create simple, playful habits that make movement easy and enjoyable.
    ✨ Practical tips like taking “play breaks” and finding micro-moments to move.
    ✨ The magic of RED January, a global movement helping you stay active, boost your mood, and feel connected this winter.

    Janet’s insights will inspire you to reimagine movement as something energizing, easy, and FUN—no matter how busy life gets. Whether it’s dancing in the kitchen, playing with your kids, or finding moments of joy on a walk, you’ll leave ready to create playful habits that truly stick.

    HIGHLIGHTS:

    • 0:42 What Is Play?
    • 1:31 Why Adults Stop Playing
    • 2:11 Reframing Exercise as Play
    • 3:17 “Look After Yourself” Philosophy
    • 4:33 Busy Schedules and Finding Time to Play
    • 7:00 The Power of Play Breaks
    • 9:39 How Play Boosts Creativity and Energy
    • 10:45 Physical, Mental, and Social Benefits of Play
    • 17:39 Experimenting with Movement
    • 20:09 Rediscovering Childhood Favourites
    • 22:24 Building Playful Habits
    • 24:33 Creating a Play Plan for 2025

    RESOURCES:
    Learn more about Janet: https://janetomstead.com

    Free downloads from Janet’s Book - https://janetomstead.com/free-downloads/

    Janet’s Free 7-Day Healthy Habits Course - https://janetomstead.com/free-7-day-healthy-habits-course/

    Registration link for RED January - https://join.redjanuary.com/register/red-canada-25/registration-2025

    Follow Janet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetomstead/

    Follow Janet on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetomstead/

    LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

    • Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
    • Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
    • Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
    • Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience


    FOLLOW US:

    • Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
    • Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
    • Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience


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    44 mins
  • From Homeless to Limitless: Designing a Life You Love with Kim Hiebert
    Dec 10 2024

    Ever wonder what’s possible when you design a life by your own rules?

    This week on WTF: Where’s the FUN?, we’re joined by the unstoppable Kim Hiebert—a high school dropout, former foster kid, and social worker turned serial entrepreneur.

    Kim’s journey is the ultimate reminder that your past doesn’t define your future—it’s how you choose to design your life that makes all the difference. Today, she’s a co-founder, leader, and true expander, showing what’s possible when you break through barriers to live fully expressed.

    Together, we dive into:
    ✨ How Kim turned adversity into opportunity to build a life by design.
    ✨ Her strategies for balancing fun, leadership, and legacy.
    ✨ Why co-creating and leading with joy can transform your life and business.

    If you’re ready to reimagine your possibilities, embrace your full potential, and infuse your work with more FUN, this is a conversation you can’t miss!


    HIGHLIGHTS:
    5:00 From Foster Care to Freedom: Kim’s Early Story
    8:10 Embracing Fun and Leadership Superpowers
    10:15 Designing a Life of Full Expression
    13:24 Entrepreneurship and Family Dynamics
    17:27 Building a Franchise: The Big Pivot
    20:57 Life Lessons from a Cancer Diagnosis
    23:34 Co-Creating and Marketing with Joy
    25:03 Team Collaboration and Leadership Growth
    27:43 Finding the Balance Between Fun and Seriousness
    29:12 Closing Reflections and Where to Find Kim

    RESOURCES:
    Learn more about Kim www..kimberleyhiebert.ca
    Learn more about Door Gurus www.Doorgurus.com

    Follow Kim on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberley.hiebert/
    Follow Door Gurus on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doorgurus.ca/

    LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

    • Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
    • Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
    • Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
    • Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience


    FOLLOW US:

    • Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
    • Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
    • Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience


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    51 mins
  • Building a Fun Community: Turning Your Business into a Movement with Inbal Claudio
    Dec 3 2024

    In this episode of WTF: Where’s the FUN, Andrea and Mel chat with Inbal Claudio, a 3x founder, mom of three, and the queen of community building. Inbal shares her journey from launching a candle company to creating vibrant in-person and virtual communities, like Like Minded Collective and Founders Who Shabbat, which unite women entrepreneurs worldwide.

    She reveals the power of cultivating authentic connections and how making community an extension of your business can supercharge growth, loyalty, and referrals—all while infusing fun into the process. From market research to making events magnetic, Inbal explains actionable strategies for fostering a sense of belonging and why genuine care always shines through. Whether you're a natural community builder or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to lead with intention, authenticity, and joy.

    HIGHLIGHTS:
    (0:00) Welcome to WTF: Where’s the Fun?
    (0:10) Meet Inbal Claudio: Queen of Connection
    (1:02) How we met and why this convo matters
    (2:37) Inbal’s journey: From candles to community
    (5:02) Why community is the ultimate business hack
    (7:02) Authenticity in leadership: Showing up for your people
    (10:00) Networking doesn’t have to be boring
    (15:00) Tips to make community-building fun
    (20:02) Where Inbal is following her fun right now
    (29:00) Wrapping up: How to connect with Inbal

    RESOURCES:
    Learn more about the Like Minded Collective: www.likemindedcollective.com

    Follow Inbal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbalclaudio/

    Follow Like Minded Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/like.minded.collective/

    LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

    • Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
    • Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
    • Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
    • Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience


    FOLLOW US:

    • Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
    • Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
    • Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience


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    36 mins
  • Dreaming Big: Embodying Our 2025 Vision and Audacious Goals
    Nov 26 2024

    What if your biggest dreams felt so real, you could celebrate them today?

    In this episode of WTF: Where’s the Fun, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our recent hike, where a simple clarity exercise turned into a big light-bulb moment. As we admitted our audacious 2025 vision out loud, we uncovered powerful shifts to align our beliefs, actions, and daily joy—helping us embody our dreams now.

    Come along as we share what unfolded on the trail, including:

    • Bridging the gap between your dreams and your belief in achieving them.
    • The magic of embodiment—celebrating your goals as if they’re already done.
    • Aligning your daily schedule with your big-picture vision in a way that feels fun and achievable.
    • Spotting resistance in the moment and learning how to shift it with intention.
    • Why belief is the ultimate key to turning your vision into reality.

    This episode isn’t just about dreaming big—it’s about grounding your dreams in joy, alignment, and infinite possibility.

    If you’re ready to make your 2025 vision feel magnetic and exciting today, tune in and let’s see how fun it can get!

    HIGHLIGHTS:
    0:16 - Why this solo episode matters
    0:29 - Dreaming big: Our 2025 vision and goals
    0:40 - Behind the scenes: Testing our December 12th workshop
    1:05 - Getting clear and focused on the future
    1:23 - Embodying success: Feeling your dreams now
    1:46 - Real talk: Do you believe in your goals?
    2:06 - Mel’s breakthrough moment: Uncovering a block
    2:25 - You create what you believe, not what you want
    2:49 - Final reflections on aligning belief with vision

    LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

    • Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
    • Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
    • Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
    • Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience


    FOLLOW US:

    • Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
    • Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
    • Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience


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    32 mins
  • Fun, Finances & Building a Thriving Business with Staci Millard
    Nov 18 2024

    What if your finances could actually be fun? 🎉

    In this episode of WTF: Where’s the FUN, we sit down with Staci Millard, founder of Thrive Accounting, investor, podcast host, and our fractional CFO. Staci shares her journey of scaling a seven-figure business, making an impactful exit, and helping entrepreneurs align their financial goals with heart-led impact.

    Staci dives into her three non-negotiables for success: leading with heart, making money, and building a life you love because of your business—not in spite of it. She also reveals how shifting your mindset can make finances empowering—and even fun!

    You’ll walk away with practical strategies for setting aligned financial goals for 2025, insights on breaking big dreams into manageable steps to create momentum, and tips for infusing more joy into your business, finances, and life.


    HIGHLIGHTS

    • 0:04 Welcome to WTF: Where’s the FUN
    • 0:10 Introducing Staci Millard
    • 1:15 The importance of fun in finances
    • 2:01 How paying attention to your finances creates freedom
    • 6:04 Setting aligned money goals for 2025
    • 13:08 Balancing big dreams with actionable steps
    • 16:09 Embodying your financial goals through mindset shifts
    • 19:24 Finding joy in the journey
    • 25:38 How to make finances more fun


    RESOURCES:
    Staci’s FREE The Profit Playbook: https://www.stacimillard.com/profit-playbook

    Follow Staci on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staci.millard

    Follow Thrive Accounting on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thriveaccounting

    LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

    • Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
    • Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
    • Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
    • Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience


    FOLLOW US:

    • Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
    • Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
    • Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience


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    29 mins
  • Slow Down To Manifest More!
    Nov 18 2024

    What if slowing down was the secret to creating everything you’ve been dreaming of?

    In this episode of WTF: Where’s the FUN, we’re diving into manifestation, visualization, and the power of intentional living. We’re sharing some of our favorite manifesting approaches—like setting intentions, creating vision boards, and letting go of the outcome—and why prioritizing energetics is the key to aligning with your desires.

    This isn’t about doing more; it’s about being intentional, nurturing yourself, and reconnecting with joy to create with ease. Whether you’re a seasoned manifester or just getting started, this episode will inspire you to embrace alignment, focus on what truly matters, and have fun in the process.

    HIGHLIGHTS:
    0:00 - Welcome to WTF: Where’s the FUN
    0:19 - Why Manifestation and Visualization Matter
    1:06 - Prioritizing Energetics to Align with Your Desires
    3:07 - Our Favorite Manifesting Practices Explained
    4:46 - The Power of Letting Go for Faster Manifestation
    6:28 - Slowing Down to Create Magnetic Energy
    9:38 - Finding Joy and Rest in the Manifestation Process
    12:32 - Vision Boards and Staying Connected to Your Goals


    LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

    • Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
    • Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
    • Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
    • Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience


    FOLLOW US:

    • Follow Andrea on Instagram: @andreaparkerspeaks
    • Follow Mel on Instagram: @iammelmills
    • Follow FunX on Instagram: @fun.x.perience


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    20 mins