Okay so we kind of have the hangouts of all hangouts today because Kate Hudson and Kaia Gerber are joining us! These two beautiful, talented and SPUNKY homegirls are the stars of Shell - a film that’s equal parts thriller, social commentary, and a wild ride into the future of beauty.

Shell asks a chilling question: if you could restore your youth and guarantee longevity with just a few treatments, would you? Elisabeth Moss plays Samantha, an actress who takes the plunge and is transformed but soon discovers the glossy world of Shell isn’t what it seems. At the center of it all is Zoe, the glamorous CEO played by Kate Hudson, and Chloe, a young woman played by Kaia Gerber, whose mysterious disappearance raises even bigger questions.

Directed by Max Minghella, Shell is a stylish thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat while also making us reflect on the extreme value we place on beauty.

Let's talk role models, beauty standards, personal boundaries and those botox appointments.

Let's hang out!

From her unforgettable turn as Alma in The Handmaid’s Tale to her latest role in Out Standing, Nina Kiri continues to bring women’s stories of strength and resilience to the screen.

The film is based on the life of Sandra Perron, Canada’s first female infantry officer, who not only broke barriers in the military but also faced immense challenges, from gruelling physical demands to deep-rooted institutional sexism. Out Standing doesn’t shy away from those realities, and Nina brings Sandra’s resilience, vulnerability, and strength to the screen in such a compelling way, you can’t help but be gripped from start to finish.

In our homegirl hangout, we dive into the film's latest TIFF world premiere, to the physical and mental prep behind her demanding role, to bigger themes of resilience, sexism, and what it means to portray women navigating systems stacked against them.

Let’s hang out!

Joining us this week is celebrated fashion stylist from right here in Toronto, Julianne Costigan, who’s the founder of COSTIGAN, a newly rebranded personal branding studio helping ambitious women define their style and lead with clarity and confidence.

Julianne’s team recently shared stats that stopped me in my tracks:

- 93% of women leaders say their appearance directly affects how others perceive their confidence.
- Nearly half have missed out on opportunities because of their image.
- 92% say that when they feel good about how they show up, they perform better.

So today, we’re diving into the power of intentional style: What does personal brand mean in 2025? How can you align your image with your inner strength?
And how do you avoid the trap of trends and actually build a wardrobe that’s real and authentic to you?

Let’s hang out!