Brie Pointer is one of those people who lights up every room she walks into.
She's an independent designer, illustrator, farmer, and community builder living in the Waterloo Region. She's also one of the most authentically joyful people we've ever met.
At first glance, this conversation starts with colour. Why Brie wears it. Why it matters. And why embracing who you truly are can give other people permission to do the same.
But as the conversation unfolds, we discover that her colourful spirit wasn't something that came easily.
After losing both of her parents less than two years apart, Brie found herself navigating unimaginable grief while raising two young daughters, running a business, farming, and trying to rediscover herself. She shares, with incredible honesty, how she slowly found her way back to joy, why community became more important than ever, and what she's learned about living intentionally when life doesn't go according to plan.
Brie has a contagious energy that's impossible not to be drawn to, but what makes her truly remarkable is her ability to hold both joy and grief at the same time. This is a conversation about authenticity, resilience, finding your people, and discovering that sometimes the brightest colours come after the darkest seasons.
In this episode, we talk about:
Why colour became such an important part of Brie's life
Finding authenticity in business and personal branding
Why confidence comes from embracing who you already are
The role community plays in navigating life's hardest seasons
Losing both of her parents in less than two years
How grief changed her perspective on relationships and life
Learning to choose joy again, one small step at a time
Why vulnerability creates deeper human connection
The importance of reflection and spending time with yourself
What to do when you feel stuck or disconnected from who you are
We laughed, we cried, and we left reminded that life isn't about avoiding the hard seasons. It's about finding the courage to keep showing up, keep loving people well, and maybe even adding a little more colour along the way.
This episode is lovingly dedicated to Brie's parents, Brian and Marion (Gail) Pointer, whose love, kindness, and legacy continue to shine through Brie every single day.
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