Julie has a dear friend who used to say, “Jewels, you’re 19 going on 90”. Opinionated, but always learning, after over 40 years of never getting around to writing plays, books or blogs, her contribution of additional content for Katherine Ryan’s audiobook, The Audacity, motivated her to share some stories and perspectives on all kinds of everyday subjects.Get in touch! Your email may be featured on one of Julie‘s podcast episodes: jewelssays@gmail.comtwitter.com/jewelssaysinstagram.com/jewel ...
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Jewels says... oh where to even BEGIN? As usual, jewels has something to say about a few things, like traffic, shows, expectations, parties and beauty. Oh, and she would really prefer to keep Toronto's bike lanes that were only recently put in at taxpayers' expense. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Music and Merch: jewelssings.com…
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This week, Jewels sits down with multi Juno award winning sound engineer Patric McGroarty, owner of Saint Clarens Records and producer of Jewels Sings: I'll be Drunk for Christmas. Our chat ranges from helpful recording tips, hiring musicians and producers, changes in the music industry, the value of creating something versus just working and his f…
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Jewels says she's always been a bit strange, and talks about the self imposed pressure to make up for wasted opportunities and potential. If Ethel Merman can put out a disco album at age 71, maybe Jewels Sings wasn't such a ridiculous idea after all. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Jewels Sings Thirst Trap at the Comedy Bar: Dece…
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Jewels says you're going to love hearing Aidan's perspective on how to approach interviews, build a career in television and comedy writing, happiness and the importance of humour. Plus I talk more than I should have in this episode, but... I'm a chatter, what can I say? Check out Aidan's monthly show Thirst Trap at the Bloor West Comedy Bar in Tor…
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Jewels says she might be a bit of a hoarder when it comes to certain things, and even though haute couture is out of the question for most of us, we could all probably afford better quality if we bought less stuff. But don’t underestimate the value of costume worthy clothing. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Ni…
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Jewels chats today with two lovely young men, Caden and Landon, about their social media business, theatre, dating apps, girlfriends, marriage... these guys are thoughtful, ambitious, busy... a far cry from the basement dwelling trolls and incels we hear about all too often. Jewels says she really enjoys engaging with such bright young people and t…
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Jewels says she might need to start burying her head in the sand to save her sanity from the relentless onslaught of dire news and social media posts, and mentions a couple of modern feminist heroes plus some suggestions to curtail violence that will never fly. Warning: this episode contains references to sexual assault email: jewelssays@gmail.com …
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Jewels is joined once again by Canadian comedian, culture critic and content creator Andrew Johnston to chat 2024 US election buzz, bullsh*t, and predictions. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Andrew's Instagram: @mandrewbrawnston Episode References: Podcasts: Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal: Apple and Spotify Call Her …
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Jewels says live performances are worth supporting, whether they're music, dance, comedy or theatre and if more of us attended early shows, more shows would be available and we could all get to bed at a reasonable hour. Yes, she's definitely getting old. Too old to accomplish anything heroic or start a night out after 9:00 pm. email: jewelssays@gma…
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Jewels says marriage should not be an aspirational goal, you don’t need a wedding to wear a dress and have a party if that’s really the point and there are a lot of good reasons to think long and hard before legally binding yourself to a partner. And a lot of stupid non-reasons that motivate some of us to do it anyway. Plus the romantic story of he…
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Michael Esposito II is back for the second half of our chat about some intrusive, even embarrassing thoughts we have, like checking people out, irrational worrying, parental fear of letting go, their children's safety... maybe you can relate. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Michael's Instagram: @mespo2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.…
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Singer and actor Michael Esposito II joins Jewels again for a great grand and glorious chat about those weird intrusive thoughts we all have, Michael's album, hot men, OnlyFans, the lure of the ocean... we chatted for so long we needed two episodes. This episode is part one. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Michael's Insta: @mespo…
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Jewels says she hasn't quite yet come down to earth after Mamma Mia and shares some of the trials and favourite moments from both on stage and backstage. Her experience was also a reminder that the world is still full of wonderful young people and you're never too old until you're dead. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode Ref…
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Jewels says most of us don’t remember details as well as we think, it’s hard to remember everything you’ve said to whom and a child’s world today is very different from their parents’ and grandparents’. Best to adapt rather than stubbornly clinging to old ideas and mistakes. It's better for us too. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays…
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Jewels says she sometimes doesn't understand why children think the way they often do, even though she was an irrational child herself once upon a time, and even though lice aren't a health risk, they're gross and caused her nightmares back in the day. And it's possible that if a child looks excessively unkempt, people might subconsciously treat th…
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Jewels chats with Kelowna Actors Studio Resident Music Director Spencer "appropriately named" Bach about his passion for playing, teaching, learning, listening to and sharing music and particularly musical theatre. Thank you for the music. If lockdown taught us anything, it was the importance of art. OH and is Spencer related to Johann Sebastian? W…
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Jewels says people are fascinating when you take the time to get to know them. She chats with actor/singer/great guy Michael Esposito II, who is playing Sky in Kelowna Actors Studio's Mamma Mia, and he has an album!! email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Michael's Instagram: @mespo2 Short Path: Hope Short Path: Exis…
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Jewels says Kelowna has some pretty impressive sports and showbiz venues, and she especially appreciates the Kelowna Actors Studio's investment in the technical side of their productions. The tech team are the unsung heroes. PLUS: Don't buy Mamma Mia tickets from resellers who inflate prices or are selling fake tickets!! YES THIS IS HAPPENING. emai…
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Jewels says one of the great things about an extended stay in Kelowna and being in Mamma Mia is the fabulous women she has met, one of whom is today's guest, Delphine Litke. Delphine is an actor, podcaster, a beautiful singer, a beautiful person, and one of Jewels' newest fun friends. Instagram: @jewelssays email: jewelssays@gmail.com Episode Refer…
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Jewels says even though the Canadian public health care system is better than nothing, and hospitalization probably won’t bankrupt you, it’s no day at the beach trying to get medical care for something relatively inconsequential. And she loves having a chin again. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Jewels Says: R…
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Jewels says love is blind - well, she's obviously not the first person to say that, but she AGREES that love is blind. When you love someone, even if that someone is a dog, they look so beautiful to you. Plus a less than satisfying - but final - scam conclusion. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Jackie Pirico's …
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Jewels says sometimes the most mundane things can be frustrating when your life is too easy. Like finding an acceptable swimsuit or suffering in insufferable stilettos. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: The Shoe Doesn't Walk Celine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Jewels says JFL Montreal is BACK, even if on a small scale - mostly men though - and as pride month wraps up, the complainers might need to be reminded of what’s been happening to women’s reproductive rights that we’ve taken for granted, and if you don’t like what people post on social media, you are free to ignore it. We all make mistakes and life…
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Jewels says she felt a bit of the jewels jinx when she traveled to Kelowna, but is she being petty? Should you stand your ground when someone invades your space or just step aside and let them? Should you feel guilty for standing firm? Maybe the choice is to feel guilty or resentful. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode Refere…
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Jewels says the Ashley Madison documentary may be more layered than you might expect... it raises issues of hypocrisy, security, monogamy, marriage and has a few interesting characters. And whoever said dogs are just dumb animals has never truly known or loved a dog. Their personalities are as unique as ours in many ways, and her temporary charge, …
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Jewels says it would be nice not to care about looking old, but she's pretty happy to be back to looking like herself. Is that shallow? Maybe, but it's ok to appreciate the icing on a cake and still be grateful for everything else that really matters. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Dr. Dominic Bray Hayley McG…
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Jewels chats with comedian Andrew Johnston on non-profit financial woes and grifters, some of the ups and downs of self made content and the importance of creative work in all our lives, stage time and relentlessly putting one creative step in front of the other for its own sake, even if - or especially if - you feel like you're in the deepest, dar…
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Jewels chats with Ben Afleck about podcasts, travel, their shared love of theatre, Ben’s diverse professional and creative successes thus far and the reticence, risks and rewards of creating something new. Plus Ben introduces World’s Best Pod, launching soon. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays @bestolondon Best of London podcast Epi…
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Jewels chats with her firstborn, Katherine, about plastic surgery, cosmetic enhancements and specifically, her greatest gift yet, aside from the obvious - the facelift - what it was like, the results so far and how her recovery is going. No more melting candle. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Katherine: @kathbum Episode Reference…
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Jewels chats this week with Grandfather Abe the Babe about his perspective on some of the differences between women’s and men’s expectations in a relationship and what motivates men to cheat. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Chidera Eggerue: @theslumflower Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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Jewels says she’s struggling a bit with the no caffeine, low salicylate pre-facelift diet, maybe it’s not such a bad thing to be high maintenance and it’s important to support people who have the courage to create something. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Tom Hearn on Tour Edinburgh Fringe Hot Docs - Document…
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Jewels says don't judge a place by what you see on the news, 'news' or clickbait. Most people are great and even though she hasn't been to Florida in over 20 years, one weekend in St. Augustine left her wanting more. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Dr. Gabor Maté St. Augustine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr…
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Jewels says Kerrie must have been born with BDE as she clearly demonstrated throughout her childhood. Don't feel badly if you don't have it though... you're in good company. It wouldn't be special if it weren't at least a little bit rare. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Hidden Brain: The Ugly Side of Beauty Ho…
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Jewels says even though she’s happy to be aging, and grateful for her good health, she has never been able to shake the self consciousness about the visible part of the process. And now, Katherine has come to the rescue. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Dr. Dominic Bray Instagram: @drdominicbray Clinique de Mod…
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Jewels says she used to enjoy special occasions a lot more when her children were young, even though she was a bit of a frazzled mess at times and a bit overwhelmed with so many responsibilities. Like the daily grind of making food. And guilt because we should be grateful to have so much food. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Host…
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Jewels says she has a hard time understanding a lot of things, like why some people seriously hate live theatre, or adults who are fine with shirking responsibility, or how the world will ever emerge from violence and chaos. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: London show ticket recommendations from a listener (no…
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Jewels says it's her own fault she was scammed but thankfully it was for small sum. Plus she shares highlights from her week in New York City with Grandfather Abe the Babe, Joanne and Richard. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: The Scam Company American Museum of Natural History Marie's Crisis Cafe Nintendo New Y…
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Jewels says she completely understands why her agent dropped her and reminds you that even though it’s never too late to try new things, it’s better to start young, because your future can take some unexpected turns. And she imagines a life with her mother Dorothy if things had gone differently for them both. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: …
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Jewels says maybe stubborn independence doesn't serve us well, we really only have choices if we believe we have choices and the social media companies need to be more accountable for customer safety. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: The Slumflower Hour Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…
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Jewels chats with acclaimed comedy writer, Heidi Brander. Heidi says a TV comedy writers’ room is a lot like it’s depicted on 30 Rock. If you aspire to a seat in one of those rooms, you should know that no one wants to read anything, so stand up comedy was Heidi's path to writing jobs. Plus, like it or not, making connections matters more than you …
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Jewels says she has the three year rule for a reason, it shouldn’t take anyone that long to get out of a relationship with someone who treats you disrespectfully and it’s worth challenging some of the ideas you grew up with. Plus some lessons from a former relationship that soured over 40 years ago. Email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssay…
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Jewels says romantic love is overrated and sometimes even dangerous, so Valentine’s day should celebrate ALL the loves in our lives – friends, family, pets and especially the children in our lives. Today's special guest, Kalie, shares some of her insight from working with children. It's possible to be firm, fair and fun. If in doubt, sing, don’t sh…
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Jewels says she appreciates a well written sitcom, not everyone wants to be partnered up, giving birth does not ruin your figure, and wouldn't we all appreciate a lot less criticism? email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: Katherine Ryan: Parental Guidance Hot in Cleveland Love on the Spectrum Nyad Hosted on Acast. Se…
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Jewels says perspective is powerfully influenced by our lived experiences, and shares how this hit home on her recent night out for dinner and dancing with a gal pal. Email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: KISS (no tour dates listed) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Jewels' guest Courtney shares her expert perspective on the business of owning an investment property, how to legally manage challenges and discusses why ‘cash for keys’, which has been a hot recent new item, is not necessarily unfair to the landlord. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Courtney's Instagram: @courthallrealtor Episode…
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Jewels says owning a rental property may not be the best business for her, leadership isn’t a gender-based skill even though she appreciates a good dance leader and not all lawyers are rich. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Jewels says we all feel self doubt, it's unkind to judge different parenting styles and unconscionable to undermine parents. Most of us are just trying to do our best. Plus some tips on potty training a toddler. It’s a shame Jewels didn’t have Katherine to advise her when Katherine was a baby. Also: If you're planning a trip to beautiful British Co…
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Jewels says New Year's Eve is one of the worst nights to go out, but out she and Grandfather Abe the Babe went anyway. Now they're dealing with preparing for a new tenant. The fun never ends... and one thing you can always count on is change. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…
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Jewels says babies are exhausting little darlings and add to the challenge of managing household responsibilities equitably. As with everything, respectful communication is key since there's no one size fits all solution. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Jewels Sings: I'll be Drunk for Christmas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…
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Jewels says "you name me a family with no dysfunction, and I'll name you a family you don't know very well" and dysfunction has a nasty way of escalating over the holidays. Also... contrary to what you may have seen on Cottage Life, she and Abe did NOT buy a luxury cottage. email: jewelssays@gmail.com Instagram: @jewelssays Episode References: What…
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