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Divorce was the hardest thing I have gone through

Divorce was the hardest thing I have gone through in my life. It was a knife with a serrated blade that twisted and sliced with every step. I was with Harlowe’s dad for 14 years and the unraveling was a special kind of torturous heartbreak. But there was love there, and flash forward five years since the breakdown, that love is what made us find a way to not only be great friends but partners in business and most importantly parents to our girl Harlowe. Today on the podcast we talk with my ex @bradjlamb and get real and talk openly about how we made co-parenting work. How Brad leaves his ego at work and how I moved past the past to realize a beautiful new relationship with him. We talk pre-nups, finding new love and how when the joint focus is our child, everyone wins. Our story can’t be true for everyone but it’s ours and we hope that in sharing we provide more openness and conversation around divorce and the possibility that life can still be perfect in its imperfection. #conversationswithcocoandfriends

✨ TODAY ON CWC + FRIENDS ✨ @cleoellis_, @p

✨ TODAY ON CWC + FRIENDS ✨ @cleoellis_, @peeadams and I sat down and chatted pre SECOND lockdown. We took the hour to check in with ourselves to see where we were at. It felt good to go back and forth about how our perspectives have changed since before COVID hit, what we rely on to get through what seems to be the darkest of days, how I overcame the blame game in my relationship, and how we can even think of dreaming up ideas while staring at the same four walls. These times have taught us to be more in tune with ourselves and for me, focus on my relationships. I don't think I've ever done more communicating in my life and it has proven to be very challenging and rewarding all at once. I’m discovering me all over again (as strange as that may seem) and working hard to not just allow myself to be bulldozed but to also be open to many sides of everyone’s stories.

This is your reminder to check in with yourself, to be kind to yourself even when it seems easier to put yourself down, to acknowledge and reflect on your feelings, and know that it's O-K to feel sad, angry, frustrated, lonely, confused and just generally pissed off.

I'm not saying it gets any easier, but after listening to today's episode, I promise you'll feel a little less alone. Remember it's not a you thing, it's an us thing 🖤 and if you’re feeling extra crappy like I was, sometimes you just need to get dolled up in your joggers and take a million selfies to remind yourself who TF you are 🤣 Check out today’s episode wherever you listen to podcasts and if you like it, please do give us a share 🖤✨ PS what’s your fave lip balm cuz apparently I need it!

I didn’t know it at the moment, but time and dis

I didn’t know it at the moment, but time and disappointment would remind me that you are my miracle baby. Born on a night much like tonight, a winter storm thick with snow and ice my warm and welcoming baby would pop onto the scene and bring more joy than I could ever explain. Happy birthday to my ace. Harlowe there is no one like you and there never will be. Keep being you, unapologetically. Keep challenging, keep growing, keep laughing, keep loving. You brought a family torn apart right back together again and there is nothing we won’t do for you. I love you my miracle baby. Forever and always. Thank you @mumcoco for sending this video over 🖤

#Ad The best thing that’s happened to my dry hai

#Ad The best thing that’s happened to my dry hair and scalp? The Head & Shoulders Supreme Purify & Hydrate Collection 💫 My scalp was getting extra itchy, to the point where I was beginning to see flakes on my knits. I started looking into how to care for my scalp and realized how much I’ve been neglecting this part of my skin. I’ve been using the Head & Shoulders Supreme Collection for the past few weeks and I can already see a difference, my scalp is no longer dry and my hair feels super soft and hydrated. Plus, I love that it's free of phosphates, parabens, phthalates and dyes. My holy grail from this collection is the Supreme Exfoliating Scalp Scrub, it’s like a detoxifying face mask for your scalp. The exfoliating beads in the formula melt away so smoothly making it easy to rinse out. I use a ton of dry shampoo, so this scrub is perfect to get rid of all the buildup quickly ✨ Click the link in my bio to give it a try! #ScalpCare #HeadShoulders #SupremeBeauty #HairCare #ParabenFree

Pleasure Delivered! Just in time for the holidays

Pleasure Delivered! Just in time for the holidays @majestyspleasure has launched their e-comm shop full of the best curated self-care collections. The collections come in beautiful magnetic boxes and are complete with a selection of over 50 brands of beauty must haves + undiscovered obsessions. There’s a box for everyone on your list! 🖤 Check out @majestyspleasure page as they’re giving away this hotel style room service delivered right to your door! ✨

So you want to be an influencer? Or get your busin

So you want to be an influencer? Or get your business noticed on Social Media? This podcast episode is for you! This week on CWC + Friends, we sat down with @torontoshay who shares the in's and out's of what it takes to become an influencer and grow an organic following ✨ I’ve known and worked with Shannae in so many ways over years and her true collaborative spirit and willingness to share information is beyond inspiring. Shannae has always been destined for greatness because she not only has tenacity, she has incredible work ethic and whether she was working in corporate, or blogging and building online and offline communities, she has a determination like no other. Check out the pod to listen to Shannae share her journey of how she went from freelance blogger to sales at #Rogers to #Macleans Mag, to starting her own business with her husband @kensingtongrey. An agency that prides itself on being rooted in diversity, way before it was #trending. Shannae let’s us all in on what it takes to cultivate a community whether you have 500 or 50,000 followers. She is refreshingly transparent about rates, partnerships and how to set yourself apart when negotiating for that 🥖 Click the link in my bio to listen now! Incredible artwork of Shannae by @racheljoanis 🖤