Unconventional with Anchelaa Thiru

Parmees is a speaker, Brain-based executive coach, and author of The Peak Performance Advantage. Based in Ottawa, Canada, she graduated from the University of Ottawa with her Bachelor’s in Neuropsychology and Human Kinetics and sought post-graduate studies from the Institute of Functional Medicine. Through her studies in integrative medicine, behavioral neuroscience, and positive psychology, Parmees has crafted what she calls the Peak Performance Model—a framework which she uses in her...

As a practicing attorney for nearly 10 years, Fareen understood all too well being in her masculine energy. She was the first female lawyer hired, and only female lawyer for a number of years. Practicing in a male-dominated industry, and excelling in her billings year after year, she was quite successful. But, her intimate relationships suffered. This led her on a journey to learn more about herself, men, relationships and dating. Today, Fareen is an Intimacy, Dating and Relationship...

Sara Sahaqzai is a professional makeup and hair artist in the Toronto area. Growing up, Sara was fascinated by the concept of makeup artistry and beauty. However, her parents encouraged her to go to school and study something in the medical field. She joined a college and became a nurse. A few years into the profession, she realized that it was not something she wanted to do. So she joined a cosmetology school and took the profession in the beauty industry more seriously. Sara has now been...

Elisa Graci is a Nutrition & Wellness Specialist, International Speaker, Leadership & Lifestyle Coach. She is extremely passionate about transforming lives through promoting wellness, entrepreneurship, and teaching the strategies on how to create holistic freedom. Teaching on the laws of prosperity and abundance while impacting others connect to their deeper purpose is something she is committed to. Devoted to empowering & educating others on how to live a life full of vibrant vitality &...

Agnes is a Professional Photographer specializing in Portraiture, both Business and Personal. She started learning the art of photography at 18. She founded her own business, Pure Studios, after leaving the world of Television. Ever since she has helped countless Professionals create their Personal Brand through Imagery. She photographed CEOs and Executives, TV Personalities and many, many Entrepreneurs who need strong visual branding. Her motto is ‘let’s capture pure you’ because whether...

Tammy Whelen is no stranger to adversity. She faced a difficult battle with cancer at just 25 years old and has experienced firsthand the anguish of losing a loved one to drugs. Since that time Tammy has dedicated herself to helping others. Whether planning fundraisers, sharing her story, or motivating students, Tammy channels her energy and passion into creating a brighter future for those who may be fighting their own tough battles. Today, in her role as Educator at Canadian Mental...

Growing up as someone who struggled with body image and acceptance, Kausalya Vimal has learned two things. Never give up and dance your pain away. Her journey thus far has helped her become the woman she is today. Growing up in a family where she was exposed to gang violence and constant challenges within the system, she really had to find a way to get out of it. She held onto hope and used dance as a way to cope with her feelings. As she got older she decided to enter the social work...

Katrina was dedicated to the fitness industry for 6 years of her life. Winning First Place Back-to-Back shows EVER at the World Champion Fitness Star International Competition. She then designed her own online personal training and coaching business helping several women around the world achieve their health goals. Influenced by motivational speaking and being an inspiration to others, she created a motivational video called "It's Yours" which showcased at personal growth seminars. After...

She is an entrepreneur & CEO at Luminous Property Management, a vacation rental property management company that specializes in working with Airbnbs & aspiring hosts across Toronto. Previously, Tricia worked as a Business Development Manager for over 6 years, with her most recent position at Booking.com. Tricia has a passion for neurology, self-development and working with start-ups. In this episode, Tricia talks about: The biggest influence in her lifeWhy and how she started LuminousThe...

Manjula Selvarajah is a Toronto-based journalist, a technology columnist with segments airing on CBC Radio's 20+ radio stations across the country and a guest host on CBC's Ontario weekend show. She is a frequent emcee and moderator, with repeat speaking appearances at Elevate, Collision and #MovetheDial. In her former role, she was Vice President of Marketing at Eloqua and holds an Engineering degree from Queen’s University. She is an avid community volunteer and co-founder of the...

Sherina is a licensed clinical psychologist, mental health advocate, and a very passionate traveler who currently resides in Barcelona, Spain. The constant self-doubts, insecurities, fears, and comparisons she went through as an adolescent made her suffer from severe anxiety, insomnia, self-sabotage, and confusion. She had no clear sense of self or identity, no purpose in life and no self-awareness nor clear values. She was unable to achieve any of her dreams because the beliefs she had...

Multi-passionate Entrepreneur, Fashion Designer, and Community Activist, Simone Walsh is driven by a deep desire to transform the lives of individuals and provide the tools for them to uproot the blocks that are keeping them from living their best lives. Creation is at the core of Simone’s transformative mission, as she believes in affecting others’ lives through multiple touchpoints. At a point in her life, Simone too wanted to give up after suffering through harassment and bullying. The...

Kamshuka otherwise known as The Warrior Queen is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, international speaker, healer, certified life coach and founder of the I AM Warrior International. Her mission remains the same - to Elevate, Empower, and Awaken the Warrior within you. To ignite within every beautiful soul the drive & audacity to find purpose on this journey called life and to live fearlessly fearing less each day. She empowers men & women to tap into their inner healing powers &...

Minerva is a Certified Life & Spiritual Coach, Reiki Practitioner, Access Bars Practitioner, and an instructor with the Life Purpose Institute. Previous to Spiritual Life Coaching, Minerva had a professional career as a dancer and actress working for the NBA Toronto Raptors, CFL Argo Cheerleaders, numerous commercials, music videos and live stage performances with celebrity artists. Although she experienced much success, Minerva realized she was not living her true purpose. After a 3-month...

Straight out of university, Janeen worked for one of the top television companies in Canada and worked her way up to a management role in a short span of time. Learning all of the ins and outs of the industry. While still working a full-time job, she launched Jeluxxe Lifestyle Solutions - an employee concierge startup and took the full-time entrepreneurial route in 2018. From one startup to the next, Janeen then started a balloon boutique which now has three locations within Canada and the...

Vanessa Ortali is the CEO & Founder of The Ladies Community Inc (TLC). TLC is on track to quickly become the #1 online network for women globally, with more than 15,000+ members in just 3 years. As a business school graduate, licensed coach, and expert in events, self-development, and connecting others, Vanessa has been interviewed by many media channels, including CBC, Elle Magazine, Flare, The Marilyn Denis Show, The Toronto International Film Festival, Metro News, Toronto Star, Rogers TV...

Sarah Jai believes that health is all-encompassing with a personal mandate to help women transform from the inside out with physical, mental and spiritual health using a variety of holistic health and lifestyle practices. She birthed a passion for health and fitness after her very own transformation which led her to her first Bikini competition with the OPA (Ontario Physique Association) in 2014, fast forward she decided to take action in living out her passion and what she valued most. As a...

In this episode, Leyla Naghizada shares how she decided it was time to move on from Luxy Hair to explore and discover her true calling. Leyla used to be a part of a popular YouTube Hair Channel and was a founding partner of Luxy Hair Extensions along with her sister Mimi and Mimi’s husband Alex. Leyla is now going through a spiritual awakening journey and is allowing life to lead her to her destiny, the first step of which will be starting a podcast that is intended to inspire and empower...