To Be Cringe, Is To Be Free

To Be Cringe, Is To Be Free

Shelby joins the Ring on It girls to share how a UK truck driver, a global pandemic, and a dating app turned into a real-life love story. From socially distanced car dates in a gas station parking lot to navigating negative COVID tests just to see each other, Shelby walks us through how her Tinder match Jordan became her husband. We dive into what it was really like to date during lockdown, the anxieties and “he seems too good to be true” moments, and how she built trust with someone who had just moved to Canada. Shelby also shares her journey as a social media manager and TikTok creator, from hiding behind filters to going live, building community, and dealing with people calling her “cringe.” If you’ve ever questioned your love life, felt stuck in a situationship, or wondered whether it’s still possible to find something real on apps, this episode will make you feel seen, make you laugh, and maybe give you a little more hope. Subscribe, rate, and comment to support the show, and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @ringonitpod.

Shoot your Shot

From Halifax, Nova Scotia, to styling hair for Paris Fashion Week, celebrity hairstylist Deena Alawaid joins Madi and Katie to share how she turned a small-town beginning into a global career and why she ultimately chose to move back home. She opens up about going from hating styling to working with icons like Bella Hadid and Adriana Lima, and how leaning into social media led to a six-year ambassadorship with Dyson. The episode also dives into relationships, support systems and boundaries. Deena shares how she and her husband balance her demanding career with marriage and kids, why having a strong village matters, and what real support from a partner actually looks like.  If you’ve ever felt “too small-town” for your big dreams, this conversation will make you want to send that DM, pitch that idea, and finally shoot your shot! 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about modern love, commitment, careers, and everything in between. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @ringonitpod 🎧 Brought to you by Charm Diamond Centres.

Delulu or Manifesting?

Is it manifesting… or are you just being a little delulu? 👀  In this episode of Ring On It, Madi and Katie sit down with motivational speaker Candace Carnahan to talk about how losing her leg at 21 reshaped her life and how she literally manifested the love of her life.  They dive into vision boards, journaling, talking to yourself in the car, cancelled weddings, choosing your partner every day, and doing it “for the plot” with full main character energy. If you’ve ever wondered whether the universe is sending you signs or you’re just making them up, this episode is your new obsession. Hosted by Madi & Katie Presented by Charm Diamond Centres Produced by Podstarter

Why I Picked My Own Engagement Ring

In this episode of Ring On It, Madi and Katie sit down with Dani Squires (aka @cravingdani) to talk about long-term love, engagement, and what actually matters once the honeymoon phase is over. Dani shares how she and her now-husband were together for years, bought a house, pets, and cars before getting engaged. You’ll hear the chaotic Banff proposal story (including a badly timed bathroom break), why they chose a tiny backyard wedding instead of a huge, expensive one, and how they’ve navigated six months apart for RCMP training, yet still choose each other every day. Hosted by Madi & Katie Presented by Charm Diamond Centres Produced by Podstarter

Ring or Real Estate?

In this episode of Ring On It, Madi and Katie finally break the “no men” rule and invite Halifax mortgage broker Clinton Wilkins to spill all the tea on mortgages, moving in together, timelines, and modern commitment! Is a mortgage really a “death loan”? Should you move in before marriage? Is Nova Scotia’s 2% down payment program a dream or a long-term trap? And what actually happens when you buy a house with a partner or a friend and things go sideways? With 20+ years of experience, Clinton answers all our “dumb” questions about buying a home in your 20s versus waiting, and why most people now need two incomes to afford a house. He also breaks down cohabitation agreements, separation, protecting yourself legally, joint bank accounts, and how money dynamics can affect the health of your relationship. Connect with us: Follow Ring On It on Instagram: @ringonitpod Find Clinton’s podcast and mortgage resources: teamclinton.ca Presented by Charm Diamond Centres Hosted by Madi & Katie Produced by Podstarter