Without Losing
Your Cool

The Unfiltered Podcast

With Shantelle Bisson

Without Losing Your Cool Unfiltered is a lifestyle show where you'll feel seen and heard. It is that gentle reminder that you are not alone on this beautiful complex, wonderful journey called life.

And I, Shantelle Bisson I am your host for this adventure:  I'm a 55 year old serial entrepreneur, a three time author, mother to three adult daughters and married for more than three decades. Good things come in threes.

My motto is: "Life is messy, but we don't have to be." Every WLYC Unfiltered podcast episode explores this truth: That anything is possible when we build a strong community around ourselves. And when we also remember, to live life, and find the silver lining and humour in the stuff that we take too seriously.

Episodes

083. Catherine Farquharson: Mindset & Transformation Coach
Catherine Farquharson is a Mindset & Transformation Coach who mentors superstar biz women to create breakthroughs so they can finally take the action they've been stalling on (without blowing up their entire lives)! She has helped guide hundreds of women...
082. 2025: A Space Odyssey
WELCOME BACK! <3Long overdue for a sweet solo episode!Today Shantelle discusses the ladies' trip to space, living in the moment, and the chokehold technology has on us!As always, support this independent podcast by making sure you:FOLLOW - LIKE - COMMENT...
081. B*tch YES B*tch NO Part II w/ Pietro Russino
Everyone’s favorite co-host is back! Pietro Russino returns for another episode with Shantelle.LETS SEE WHAT WE AGREE/DISAGREE ON THIS TIME!In this episode the duo touches on airport baggage claim etiquette, young love and restaurant service qualms.As always, support this independent...
080. Are You Committing Ageism Against Yourself? w/ Cristina Carpio
While a relatively new term, ageism is a method of discrimination based on age - typically toward older people, though it can also be directed toward younger people as well. It's a way of enforcing harmful stereotypes - too old...
079. From Her Kitchen to Store Shelves: Bold Moves w/ Nacile Sharpe
NACILE SHARPE JOINS US THIS WEEK!  Nacile is a Family Business owner, a creative, an entrepreneur and one hell of a chef! Bold Quality Lemonaide isn’t just about lemonade. it’s about taking control of what we consume, making thoughtful choices,...
078. The Subtle Art of Relaunching w/ Sabrina Nicosia
This weeks guest is Sabrina Nicosia! Sabrina is a Toronto Based Real Estate Agent, TV Producer, Podcaster and Entrepreneur. Shantelle and Sabrina discuss relaunching life after marriage, re entering the dating scene, picking up the pieces of business ventures and...
077. Two Things Can Be True Part II w/ Pietro Russino
Everyone’s favorite co-host is back! Pietro Russino returns for another episode with Shantelle.  Among many other things, he manages six luxury skin care brands, and is a progressive leader constantly fostering growth and pushing forward for innovation; and currently serving...
076. The Unspoken Sacrifice of The Female Entrepreneur w/ Gina Livy
This week's episode brings back a great friend of the show: GINA LIVY!Gina Livy is the founder and CEO of Weight Loss by Gina Inc., a business that helps people lose weight in a healthy and sustainable way. Allowing them...
075. What Has Shantelle Losing Her Cool In The First Q of 2025
Welcome back! In this overdue solo episode Shantelle discusses corporate greed, internalized misogyny, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds SNL 50th anniversary drama, and what Amazon and CHEF BOYARDEE have in common! As always, support this independent podcast by making sure you:...
074. Building A Balanced Canada w/ Political Journalist Sabrina Maddeaux
Election day is coming!Who else would we have on to remind everyone that we can strive for a better Canada in our future than Sabrina Maddeaux! https://canadastrongandfree.network/speakers/sabrina-maddeaux/ SABRINAS IG:https://www.instagram.com/sabrinamaddeaux/?hl=en X: https://x.com/sabrinamaddeaux?lang=en LATEST STORIES: https://nationalpost.com/author/sabrinamaddeaux/ CONNECT WITH SHANTELLE: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/shantellebisson/ NEWSLETTER: https://shantellebisson.com/pages/book-shantelle...
073. Two Things Can Be True w/ Pietro Russino
HE'S BACK In this weeks episode, we discuss one of the universe's greatest plot twists, where two things can be true at once. Pietro's IG: prussino  CONNECT WITH SHANTELLE: INSTAGRAM: / shantellebisson NEWSLETTER: https://shantellebisson.com/pages/boo... BUNDLES: https://shantellebisson.com/collections WEBSITE: https://shantellebisson.com/
072. From Pain to Pleasure: Pelvic Floor Health with Nikki Bergen
An inspirational trainer and creative educator with a passion for encouraging women to lead happier, healthier lives, Nikki Bergen is one of Canada’s most sought after health and fitness experts. A former professional dancer, Nikki has dedicated her life to...
071. Danielle Bryk on Renovations, Reinvention and Her Time on HGTV
In WLYC Episode 71 Shantelle sits down with one of Canada’s favorite celebrity interior designers, Danielle Bryk. They chat about the things they have in common: like being married to actors, moving houses like the feds are after you, and...
070. Defying Gender Bias in Business w/ Pietro Russino
Pietro Russino is an accomplished and versatile business professional with a proven track record of success across diverse industries, including corporate retail, consumer goods, financial services, and luxury beauty management. With over a decade of experience,  Pietro combines entrepreneurial insight...
069. Redefining Beauty & Wellness on Your Terms With Amanda Porta
The Holistic Beauty Coach is HERE! Amanda Porta also known as the Holistic Beauty Coach joins us this week. Amanda is a health coach, a patient advocate and a huge force behind spreading awareness for Breast Implant Health Illness. She...
068. Smashing The Glass Ceiling with TV Producer Christina Jennings
In this Episode of WLYC Shantelle sits down with Christina Jennings - Founder, Chairman and President of Shaftesbury, one of Canada’s leading film and television companies. Shaftesbury is a company known for innovative storytelling and building successful brands. Spanning television,...
067. Blocking Prejudice & Inspiring Inclusivity With Brock McGillis
In this episode of Without Losing Your Cool, we are happy to have Brock McGillis with us. Brock McGillis is a former professional hockey player, trailblazing advocate, and unapologetic culture disruptor on a mission to transform the sport he loves....
066. Bringing Back Fun in 2025 w/ Andrea Parker & Mel Mills
The dream behind entrepreneurship is: freedom, financial independence, and FUN! In this episode we explore what to do when the entrepreneurial sh*t hits the fan, and how to reclaim it all, by chatting with FUN experts Andrea Parker and Mel...
065. Dear Shantelle...
This season’s very first listener Q & A Shantelle answers your burning questions. From infidelity, to getting what you need out of your relationships. How to not only set healthy personal boundaries, but how to hold them.  You do not want...
064. B*tch Yes B*tch No with Pietro Russino
He’s back! Shantelle’s BFF Pietro returns for his second episode of gabbing and gossip. Pietro Russino is an accomplished and versatile business professional with a proven track record of success across diverse industries, including corporate retail, consumer goods, financial services,...
063. Dealing With Your Feelings with Pietro Russino
Introducing Pietro, one of Shantelle’s longest (and funniest) friends! Pietro Russino is an accomplished and versatile business professional with a proven track record of success across diverse industries, including corporate retail, consumer goods, financial services, and luxury beauty management. With...