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About the Episod:
Why do we lock eyes with another as we come down the escalator? Why do we come back to these people even after years pass? What does it mean to curate your own swag? Emmanuel discusses the human experience through several of his film project and what it means to become, how we see ourselves, and how we see others as beautiful. How being authentic supports our personal evolution. Raquel explores where her sense of self was curated during a challenging accident as a child, and what her priorities are in life. Both touch on how they keep themselves accountable to show up as their whole self in each day. Emmanuel talks about how he compromised himself in the name of a look on the Chateau Laurier, and it’s not what you think! We all share some hair shame together. Stay tuned to find out who of this couple wins our first ever ‘Guess that Chemical’ Podcast Game Series.

Guest Bios:
Emmanuel Kabongo was born in Congo, spent time in South Africa before growing up in Toronto. As a teenager, Emmanuel focused on sports with siblings, specifically basketball. After playing on the varsity team at George Brown College, Emmanuel decided to pursue an acting career. Emmanuel is an alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre, a two-time CSA and nominee. Emmanuel is recognized for his works in the series “21 Thunder”, and the web series “Teenagers”. Coming up for Emmanuel is a part in the Netflix series “Outer Banks”, the Canadian series Chateau Laurier, the feature film “Write Place, Write Time”, and the feature film “Hello Stranger”. Emmanuel resides between Los Angeles and Toronto.

Raquel Melnichuk-Kabongo is an award-winning Realtor in Toronto and the GTA. She prefaced her Real Estate career with custom home building which led her to her real estate career.

Links:
Instagram: @emmkab
Instagram: @theraquelchuk

About Your Host Michelle Rosetta (Clinical Herbalist and Owner of BEE23 Natural Beauty):
Michelle is a mother of four with over 20 years of experience in the health and beauty industry, inspired by her own sensitivities to synthetic ingredients in personal care products and a deep need to be good to the environment we share this world with. She has served customers stretching around the world with her all natural non-toxic BEE23 Natural Beauty line of products, specializing in maturing skin, eczema and sensitive skin issues. As a Clinical Herbalist she works to support our natural beauty not only from the outside but from the inside-out focusing on reducing internal inflammation. She enjoys freelance writing encompassing tips for positive and ‘green’ skin care health to the deeply emotional, philosophical and energetic relationship we have with our physical aesthetic, while reconciling this with the love of self which lies far deeper than reaching for the latest cosmetic cream.

Links for Michelle
www.bee23.ca
Instagram @hottybalmInstagram @michelle_rosetta
https://www.facebook.com/HottyBalm

About the EcoParent Podcast Network:
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Credits: Audio magic on this episode was performed by Carlay Ream-Neal. This episode was edited by Emily Groleau.