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What if the reason you have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear has nothing to do with your wardrobe? This week, we're joined by fashion stylist and longtime friend, Denym Dupont, for a conversation about confidence, self-expression, motherhood, and the surprising connection between personal style and interior design. Together, we explore why so many women lose touch with their style after having children, how social media fuels comparison and confusion, and why the most stylish women aren't necessarily following trends. They're simply dressing in a way that feels true to who they are. Denym shares her approach to helping women uncover their personal style "formula," the truth about capsule wardrobes, and the mindset shifts that can completely change the way you get dressed every day. In this episode, we discuss: • Why you have a closet full of clothes but feel like you have nothing to wear• The confidence trap of buying for your fantasy life instead of your real life• How motherhood changes your relationship with your body and identity• Why it's time to let go of the "someday jeans"• Simple spring closet refresh tips that make a big impact• Fashion trends we're loving right now• The powerful reason you should just wear the damn shirt This episode is equal parts style advice, confidence coaching, and permission to stop dressing for everyone else. Because a well-lived life starts with feeling at home in your own skin. Connect with Denym Instagram: @denymdarling To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, and share The Well Lived Podcast. It helps us reach more women, mothers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, beautiful, and deeply personal journey of building a life well lived.

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation on The Well Lived Podcast, Nicole sat down with Stafford House Studio’s operations manager Erica to explore the reality of working motherhood, building a business, and navigating career and family life as a modern working mom. In Part 2, we continue the conversation with co-founder Sydni, offering a different perspective on motherhood, identity, and what it truly means to balance ambition with family life. Sydni shares her personal story of adoption, her experience navigating medical emergencies during pregnancy, and how becoming a mother has reshaped her understanding of identity, resilience, and purpose. She also reflects on the emotional complexity of raising boys in today’s world, and what it means to guide them while continuing to evolve as a woman, entrepreneur, and working mother. This episode adds a deeper lens to the conversation around working moms, motherhood identity, and building a meaningful life while running a business in Toronto’s luxury interior design industry. In this episode we talk about:• Adoption and how it shapes identity and motherhood• Working mom life and balancing career and family• Pregnancy complications and navigating medical emergencies• Identity shifts in motherhood and redefining self beyond being a mom• Raising boys and parenting in today’s world• Emotional resilience and the unseen realities of motherhood• Ambition, entrepreneurship, and motherhood in business ownership• The mental load of motherhood and modern family life• Building a meaningful life as a working mother and entrepreneur Motherhood is not linear and it is not one-size-fits-all. This conversation brings forward two perspectives from the same world, showing how differently and honestly the experience of being a working mom can unfold. To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, we’re joined by interior designer, business owner, and fellow mom, Jean Ross, founder of ROW Design Studio. From her early days in the fast-paced world of television design to building a studio rooted in authenticity and connection, Jean shares the deeply personal journey that shaped her approach to design and life. We talk about what it really means to create a home that reflects who you are, not what trends tell you to love. From embracing vintage and one-of-a-kind pieces to navigating the emotional side of renovation, this conversation goes far beyond aesthetics. We also get honest about motherhood, identity shifts, and the moment you realize you’re finally ready to step into something of your own. This episode is for anyone craving a home and a life that feels layered, meaningful, and entirely their own. Connect with Jean Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rowdesignstudio.com Instagram: @jeanross To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, and share The Well Lived Podcast. It helps us reach more women, mothers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, beautiful, and deeply personal journey of building a life well lived.

Sometimes you just need an episode that feels like catching up with your best friend, and this is exactly that. In this light, funny, and completely unfiltered episode of The Well Lived Podcast, Nicole and Sydni dive into their most hilarious unpopular opinions, real life mom moments, and the kind of conversations that only happen between two best friends who have seen it all. From strong takes on food, yes we are talking sushi, carrot cake, and ketchup drama, to honest conversations about motherhood, business, and everyday life, this episode is full of relatable moments, laughter, and zero pressure. Just real conversation. If you love podcasts about motherhood, entrepreneurship, interior design, and lifestyle, but also want something easy, entertaining, and genuinely funny, this episode is for you. In this episode, you will hear:Unpopular opinions you did not know you hadFunny mom life stories and honest real talkBest friend banter that feels like you are in the roomLighthearted lifestyle conversations with real depth Whether you are driving, walking, cleaning, or just need a mental break, press play and spend some time with us. Because creating a beautiful life should feel good, and sometimes that starts with a laugh. To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

How do you balance motherhood and a career without losing yourself? In this episode of The Well Lived Podcast, we have an honest conversation about being a working mom, building a business, and navigating the reality of modern motherhood. Nicole sits down with Stafford House Studio’s operations manager Erica, who is preparing to become a first-time mom, to talk about what it actually looks like to balance motherhood, entrepreneurship, ambition, and family life. If you have ever wondered whether it is possible to build a successful career while raising kids, this episode is for you. Nicole shares the truth about mom guilt, productivity after kids, balancing motherhood and business ownership, and redefining success after becoming a parent. From the pressure to do it all to learning how to ask for help, this conversation explores the real challenges that many working moms and women in business face every day. Nicole also opens up about losing her mother at a young age and how that experience shaped the way she approaches parenting, resilience, and creating a meaningful life for her own children. If you are a working mom, entrepreneur, expecting your first baby, or trying to balance motherhood and career, this episode will resonate deeply. In this episode we talk about: • How to balance motherhood and a career • The reality of mom guilt and the mental load of motherhood • Building a business as a working mom • Why asking for help and outsourcing support matters • The myth of the perfect mom on social media • How motherhood changes your definition of success • Navigating ambition, career growth, and family life • Parenting after loss and personal trauma • Trusting your instincts instead of parenting pressure online Motherhood is not perfect and neither is balance. This episode is a reminder that you can build a meaningful career, raise a family, and create a life that truly feels like your own. To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Most people think interior designers come in after the renovation is finished to choose furniture and make the space look beautiful. In reality, the design process starts long before construction begins. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on what interior designers actually do and why hiring a designer early can completely change the outcome of your renovation or custom home build. We walk through the real process behind a full-service interior design project. From the very first consultation and concept development to material selections, construction planning, procurement, project management and final installation. You will learn how designers help homeowners avoid costly mistakes, create clear plans for contractors and manage the hundreds of decisions required to bring a home to life. If you are planning a renovation, building a custom home or simply curious about how luxury homes are designed behind the scenes, this episode will give you a new understanding of the role interior designers play in creating beautiful, functional homes. At the end of the day, great design is not just about how a home looks. It is about how it works, how it supports your life and how every detail is thoughtfully considered before the first hammer is ever picked up. Planning a renovation or custom home? Learn more about working with us at www.staffordhousestudio.com

What actually makes a renovation worth seven figures? Are white kitchens over? Do designers secretly judge your house? And what does success look like when you’re building a business and raising babies at the same time? In this solo episode, Nicole answers your most asked questions about luxury renovations, timeless design, entrepreneurship, ambition, working mom guilt, and the messy reality behind building a beautiful life. It’s honest, a little chaotic, and very real. We’re talking quiet luxury details no one notices, dramatic renovation debates, butter tarts, boundaries, and what it really means to design a home that feels elevated and livable. This one is a true behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build a home, a business, and a life you actually love. To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, and share The Well Lived Podcast. It helps us reach more women, mothers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, beautiful, and deeply personal journey of building a life well lived.

What does it really mean to find your voice in your home, your work, and your life? In this episode of The Well Lived Podcast, we’re joined by fellow interior designer Samantha Brocca, founder of Studio Brocca, for a deeply honest conversation about authenticity, confidence, and designing from within. Together, we explore why personal style is not about trends, labels, or Pinterest-perfect rooms, and why the most meaningful homes and lives are built through emotional connection, self-trust, and lived experience. Samantha shares her journey of finding her voice as a designer and business owner, how authenticity shapes client relationships and company culture, and why confidence is the foundation of great design. This conversation goes far beyond interiors. Whether you are designing a home, building a business, or simply trying to tune out the noise and reconnect with yourself, this episode is about learning how to listen inward and create spaces that truly reflect who you are. In this episode, we discuss: How to find your personal style without relying on trends Why emotional connection matters more than aesthetics Designing a home that reflects your identity and values Authenticity in business, creativity, and leadership Building trust with clients, teams, and yourself Letting your home evolve as you do If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed by options, or unsure of what your style actually is, this episode will help you reframe the question entirely. Because true style does not expire.It feels like you. Connect with Samantha & Studio Brocca Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.studiobrocca.com Instagram: @studiobrocca To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, and share The Well Lived Podcast. It helps us reach more women, mothers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, beautiful, and deeply personal journey of building a life well lived. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

In this episode of The Well Lived Podcast, Nicole and Sydni, founders of Toronto luxury interior design firm Stafford House Studio, invite listeners behind the scenes for an honest, unscripted conversation about life beyond beautiful rooms. As working mothers, entrepreneurs, and interior designers serving high-end residential clients across Toronto and the GTA, they share personal reflections on what truly shapes a home: emotional connection, family rituals, and the experiences that unfold inside thoughtfully designed spaces. From discussing how natural light transforms a room to navigating the emotional responsibility of designing intimately for clients, this episode offers a deeper look at the philosophy behind their full-service interior design approach. Nicole and Sydni explore topics like: • How to soften a living space through textiles, rugs, and acoustics • The emotional side of designing homes for real families • Creating rituals and connection within the home • Balancing motherhood, business ownership, and creativity • Why exceptional client service matters more than aesthetics alone • Honest reflections on adulthood and personal growth Listeners will also enjoy a lighthearted rapid-fire segment and an entertaining astrology compatibility game that highlights the partnership dynamic behind their Toronto design studio. This episode is perfect for homeowners considering working with a luxury interior designer in Toronto, busy families seeking homes that reflect their lifestyle, or anyone curious about the deeply personal approach behind turnkey, full-service residential design. — Stafford House Studio specializes in high-end residential interior design, full-service renovations, and white-glove project management throughout Toronto and surrounding areas. Their work focuses on creating timeless, livable homes tailored to the unique needs of modern families. If you’re searching for: Toronto interior designer Luxury interior design Toronto Full service interior design GTA Turnkey home design Toronto Family focused luxury home interiors this episode offers insight into the philosophy and personalities behind the studio. — Subscribe to The Well Lived Podcast for conversations about interior design, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and building a beautiful, meaningful life. — To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠⁠⁠ Please rate, review, and share The Well Lived Podcast. It helps us reach more women, mothers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, beautiful, and deeply personal journey of building a life well lived.

In this episode of The Well Lived Podcast, we’re joined by our friend and fellow designer Katie Rempel, founder of Studio Sonny, for a conversation about building meaningful work in a crowded, competitive world. While our roots are in interior design, this conversation reaches far beyond one industry. We talk openly about what it feels like to create something of your own, navigate comparison, and find your footing when it seems like everyone else is doing the same thing, louder, faster, or more visibly. Katie shares her path from design school to running her own studio, what it’s really like working independently, and how leaning into community has shaped her confidence, creativity, and business. Together, we explore why collaboration matters, how sharing knowledge raises the standard for everyone, and why success doesn’t have to be a solo pursuit. This episode is for designers, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone building a career or business in an oversaturated space, wondering if there’s room for them too. In this episode, we discuss: Building a business in a crowded industry without losing your voiceWhy community matters more than competitionNavigating comparison, especially in visually driven industriesFinding confidence when you’re working on your ownHow collaboration benefits both the work and the people behind itWhy your best ideas often come from looking inward, not outward At its core, this conversation is a reminder that while the work may be personal, you were never meant to do it alone. Connect with Katie Website: ⁠⁠www.studiosonny.co Instagram: @studio.sonny_ To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠⁠ Please rate, review, and share The Well Lived Podcast. It helps us reach more women, mothers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, beautiful, and deeply personal journey of building a life well lived. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

If you have ever felt like you need to wait until the kids are grown to have a beautiful home, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Nicole and Sydni share tips to design a home that truly grows with you through every stage of family life. From kids and pets to everyday mess and movement, they talk about how to make thoughtful choices that support real living without sacrificing beauty. They cover where it actually makes sense to invest, how to choose furniture and materials that last, and why designing for family life is not about kid proofing but about creating a home that works harder for you. This episode is about shifting your mindset, letting go of perfection, and building a home that feels calm, functional, and lived in. Because your life is happening now, and your home should support it. To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠⁠ Please rate, review, and share The Well Lived Podcast. It helps us reach more women, mothers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, beautiful, and deeply personal journey of building a life well lived. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

Welcome to season 2! Renovations look sexy on TV. Real life can be a little more complicated. In our first episode of Season 2 (and kicking off 2026), we’re pulling back the curtain on what actually happens during a renovation: the timelines, the budgets, the messy middle, and the stuff no one tells you before you knock down a wall. We’re joined by our longtime collaborator, trusted contractor, and all-around straight shooter Adam Marmo of Marmo Contracting. If you’ve ever watched HGTV and thought, “Why doesn’t my renovation look like that?”, then this episode is for you. Together, we dive into: How to land on the right contractorThe truth about HGTV timelines vs. real-life renovationsWhy the lowest quote is often the most expensive mistakeWhat contractors really mean when they say “trust the process”The biggest red flags homeowners should watch for before hiring a contractorWhy living through a renovation is harder than anyone expectsHow designers and contractors should work togetherWhat’s actually behind your walls (and why it matters)How to think realistically about budgets, contingencies, and timelinesThe value of experience and why it shows up in pricingThis episode is part education, part therapy session, and part reality check, all delivered with honesty, humour, and zero sugarcoating. If you’re planning a renovation, dreaming about one, or currently living in the chaos of one, this conversation will help you feel more informed, more grounded, and a lot less alone. Welcome to Season 2. Let’s do this properly. Connect with Adam Website: ⁠www.marmocontracting.com Instagram:@marmocontracting To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠ Please rate, review, and share The Well Lived Podcast. It helps us reach more women, mothers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, beautiful, and deeply personal journey of building a life well lived. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

In this end of year wrap up episode, Nicole and Sydni reflect on 2025 through roses, thorns, and buds. To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram ⁠www.thewelllivedpodcast.com⁠ To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram ⁠www.staffordhousestudio.com⁠ Please rate, review, and share The Well Lived Podcast. It helps us reach more women, mothers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, beautiful, and deeply personal journey of building a life well lived.

In this episode, Sydni and Nicole sit down with their dear friend, Brit Johnson, Owner and Principal Design of The Style Co., to explore the pressure of the picture-perfect home and why beauty alone isn’t enough. Together, they unpack how homes should support real life, meaningful rituals, and evolving seasons, not unrealistic standards. A conversation about belonging, intention, and what it truly means to design a well-lived space. Connect with Brit Website: www.thestyleco.ca Instagram:@t.h.e.style.c.o To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram www.thewelllivedpodcast.com To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram www.staffordhousestudio.com Please rate, review, and share The Well Lived Podcast. It helps us reach more women, mothers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, beautiful, and deeply personal journey of building a life well lived. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.

In this deeply personal and wildly inspiring episode, Nicole sits down with her longtime friend, mentor, and former HGTV superstar Cheryl Torrenueva, a designer turned high performance coach whose life has been defined by bold pivots, unexpected plot twists, and the courage to reinvent herself in her 40s. Together, they peel back the curtain on Cheryl’s extraordinary career journey: From being discovered straight out of universityTo filming 150+ TV episodes across HGTV, the Food Network, and DiscoveryTo nearly signing her dream deal with NetflixTo walking away from the industry entirely when motherhood cracked her open and forced her to redefine everything she thought she wanted.Cheryl shares for the first time publicly her identity crisis, postpartum struggles, health challenges, and the heartbreaking moment she realized the dream she had worked toward for 20 years was no longer her dream at all. And then? She rebuilt. From scratch. Into something more aligned, authentic, and powerful than she ever imagined. Today, Cheryl is the founder of Nueva Rosa, where she mentors interior designers, CEOs, creators, and on camera talent through career and personal goals, life pivots, career shifts, and personal transformation, blending mindset, strategy, data, and deep human connection. This episode is for anyone standing at a crossroads. Anyone craving change. Or anyone who has ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I don’t recognize this version of me anymore.” Cheryl’s surprising entry into television and how she built a 20 year on camera career The pressure, adrenaline, and loneliness behind the scenes of design TV The Netflix opportunity that came at the exact moment she discovered she was pregnant The identity unraveling that happened in early motherhood The postpartum fog, anxiety, and internal “cracked open” moment The painful mourning of her old self and why reinvention requires grief How she redefined success, purpose, and alignment The moment she knew interior design was no longer the path Why pivoting is not failure, it is transformation How Cheryl now coaches designers, creatives, and CEOs through their biggest life transitions The power of choosing yourself, even when it terrifies you Anyone navigating a big life or career pivot Mothers adjusting to identity shifts Interior designers, creatives, or entrepreneurs feeling stuck High achievers who feel lost despite checking all the boxes Anyone craving permission to start over Connect with Cheryl Torrenueva Website: Nueva Rosa Coaching: www.nuevarosa.com Instagram: @nuevarosa_coaching & @cheryltorrenueva To learn more about The Well Lived Podcast @thewelllivedpodcast on Instagram www.thewelllivedpodcast.com To learn more about our interior design firm, Stafford House Studio, follow along at: @staffordhousestudio on Instagram www.staffordhousestudio.com Please rate, review, and share The Well Lived Podcast. It helps us reach more women, mothers, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigating the messy, beautiful, and deeply personal journey of building a life well lived. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.