Lets Not Sugarcoat It

Lets Not Sugarcoat It

Welcome to Let's Not Sugarcoat It, a podcast about the real, raw and unfiltered side of life. Your hosts Alex and Bella are funny and unfiltered entrepreneurs who aren't afraid to ask the hard questions with engaging conversations about marriage, business, kids, sex and more. Join the conversation every Wednesday for high-energy banter, interviews and shenanigan's! Get ready to peel back the curtain and remove the sugarcoating on the "Perfect" life.

Episodes

June 25, 2025 40 mins

In this final episode with Alex and Bella, we get real, raw, and unfiltered about the evolution of the podcast—and all the messy, beautiful conversations we've had along the way.

As Alex wraps her time on the mic, we’re sending her off with so much love. Her voice helped build this space, and her next chapter is going to be just as powerful. 

👉 Follow Alex on IG to keep up with her journey.

And get ready—Season 3 launches in two ...

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Lee Picco is a leadership and development coach, speaker, and founder of The Picco Academy. LEe has spent over 20 years in the field of leadership and communication as a Senior Manager in the Construction industry. With a grounded approach, a no-BS style and a golden tongue, Lee brings heart, humor, and realness to every conversation.

In this episode 'we get into it' about:

-Communication and relationships

-What Bella and Le...

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In this episode we get real, raw and unfiltered with with Ceinwen—realtor at Oakwyn Realty Okanagan, speaker, and founder of The Boss Network

We’re talking:

  • Real estate
  • The “Boss Babe” era
  • Event inclusion
  • Why men and women need spaces together and apart to get vulnerable and thrive, and
  • Ceinwen's vision for her new brand.


So, whether you're in your building era, ready to pivot, or just craving a dose of badass ...

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In this episode, Izabela Picco and her co-host Alex Vigue discuss the evolving nature of communication in both personal and business relationships. They explore the importance of finding alignment and purpose in their work, navigating differences in business partnerships, and creating healthy communication dynamics. The conversation also touches on the role of energy and vibration in relationships, shifting perspectives on challeng...

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Paige Mathison is a trauma informed and somatic experiencing counselling and the owner of Embracing Joys and Another Chapter Counselling.


In this episode Paige gets real, raw and unfiltered about:


-business


-overwhelm 


-trauma care 


-pivoting in entrepreneurship


-emotional highs and lows


-self imposed ...

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May 21, 2025 58 mins

Carien Rennie is the owner of a local Kelowna Real Estate business called Luxury Living BC. She is also a contributing author in our first book; Let's Not Sugarcoat It: Real, Raw, and Honest Conversations Without the BS.

In this episode we 'get into it' with Carien about:

-clearing past patterns

-letting go of what no longer serves

-stepping into a new career

-owning her path

-the role faith and god have played in her jour...

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May 14, 2025 49 mins

Italy, Intimacy & Inner Work: What We’re Learning Right Now


In this catch-up episode, Bella shares about her recent trip to Italy—what came up in her marriage, what cracked open, and the unexpected beauty in it all.


Alex shares about her experience at a somatic retreat in Austin with The Bridge Experience. We’re talking body wisdom, big feels, and what it means to come home to yourself (even when it’s messy).


This one’...

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Dr. Brett’s a naturopathic doctor and dad to four kids; Maximus, Theodore, Athena, and Atticus, who lives in Kelowna BC. Brett tells us all about his work, his parenting, his dating life post divorce and his mission to inspire super dads. .

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In this conversation, Andrew Buzinsky shares his journey from being an engineer to a successful entrepreneur. He discusses the challenges he faced in his engineering career, the importance of self-discovery, and how he pivoted to business school to gain the skills necessary for entrepreneurship. Andrew emphasizes the significance of team dynamics, inclusivity, and diversity of thought in building a successful company. He also highl...

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In this episode Alex and Bella get real, raw and unfiltered about life. 


Diving into:


-what’s been going on in their lives lately

-some would you rather questions

-a few deep dive questions, and 

-some light hearted questions too.


It’s a good one and you don’t want to miss it.


Do you have a story to share? We are currently recruiting for our next book and speaker series. Catch clips of the last one on YouTube or apply for...

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Chris Liehmann helps high-achieving women who are struggling in love attract emotionally available, masculine men-without losing themselves or their feminine essence in the process.


Chris Story: 


After years of losing himself in relationships, chasing women who didn’t choose him, and sacrificing his identity for love, Chris went through a deep transformation. He  now helps women break the cycle...

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Michelle is the owner of OH Style, an  internationally recognized styling destination for transformational outcomes in confidence, personal and professional growth. Michelle's ability to reach clients' needs and concerns with her dedication and attention to detail is unmatched. Her styling services deliver all the tools you need to look good in everyday interactions without stress or waste of time. Find out how OH Sty...

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March 26, 2025 58 mins

Attila Molnar Originally from Budapest, Hungary with a degree in IT 30 years ago and classic vehicle restoration recently. Started his career in global, multinational leadership roles working for IBM and Shell. After 15 years a turnaround brought him to leading a non-profit helping families impacted by childhood cancer, then he participated in starting the school of the 21st century in Budapest to modernise the outdated educa...

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Steve and Garett are Average. They're Average Canadian Dads. Join them on their podcast as they discuss a wide range of topics from their parenting escapades to men's mental health. We're all going through it, and ya know, sometimes ya gotta laugh to keep from crying. Let us help with that part. You can cry later;)

In this episode we ‘get into it’ with Garett and Steve about:

-...

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March 12, 2025 64 mins

Caitlin Stryker grew up a railroad brat, never living in any city for longer than a few years as her father's railroading career kept the family on the move. With her gypsy spirit firmly in place, she splits time between the three cities she calls home: NYC, LA, and Vancouver, BC. She started her career in the performing arts as a ballet dancer performing with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet's Young Performers Ensemble, whe...

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John Perks grew up in the food and hospitality industry, watching his father work tirelessly through holidays and special events as he welcomed the community to his restaurants.

After his father sold the restaurants, John carried forward the lessons learned. Alongside his wife, Quinn, they co-founded the Kelowna Foodie Hub and The Show Off Expos, Together, they’re driven by their shared p...

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February 26, 2025 59 mins

Shannon Stone was born and raised in Kelowna, BC and she loves sharing and promoting it through real estate. Together with her sister Tamara, she founded the boutique brokerage RE/MAX Kelowna Stone Sisters where they rank #29 in the world for remax groups. 


Shannon really enjoys leading their agents and finding new, innovative ways to help their clients. She strives to always stay ahead in a very competitive e...

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Stefanie is an award-winning healthcare tech executive turned writer and speaker, passionately dedicated to elevating women's voices.

Her debut book of poetry and short stories, If I Were to Say Something About It, reflects on pivotal moments in her life as a woman, celebrating the resilience, strength, and love required to navigate life's challenges and truly find self-worth.

Through her writing, Stefanie hopes to offer enco...

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February 12, 2025 66 mins

Chris was born and raised in the small farming and ranching community of Nanton, Alberta.

It was clearly established early on in his life that he would not be raised with pity or sympathy. Within hours of being born, his grandma was informed that his parents gave birth to a healthy baby boy; however, he was missing both arms and both legs. Without any hesitation whatsoever she simply pointed out the fact that, “Bruce (his father) ne...

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February 5, 2025 58 mins

Kiki is a somatic body practitioner with over 12 years of experience. She started her career as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) and became the first to introduce Cranial Release Technique (C.R.T.) to Canada in 2014. In her seventh year of practice, she completed Biodynamic Release Therapy training which deepened her awareness of the body’s subtle energy shifts and how they play a role in healing deeply rooted trauma within the...

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