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Something I love about the age of the internet is how many of my friends are now able to build their own businesses online. I know people who started by selling a few things out of their garage, looking at you, Kelly, and also friends who turned their side hustles into full-time businesses. Across the board, they all rave about Shopify. If you've been tuning in, you've definitely heard me talk about Shopify. Shopify gives you all the tools to build your store, manage customers, and grow your businesses without feeling overwhelmed. And now Shopify is offering Sidekick, which is basically an AI co-founder. It can help with things like analyzing sales trends, creating promotions, and handling a lot of behind-the-scenes work so entrepreneurs can spend more time focusing on growth, creativity, and building something they're proud of. Serious about starting your own thing? Start your free trial at shopify.com slash IMO.

One of my favorite things about summer is that cooking gets simpler. You don't need a complicated recipe when you've got great ingredients. Give me fresh corn, ripe tomatoes, watermelon, something on the grill, and I'm happy. The challenge is actually finding time to get everything you need and when you need it. Summer weekends have a way of filling up fast, and I'd rather spend that time cooking and hanging out with my family than running errands. That's why I've been using Instacart. If I'm making a big salad, grilling vegetables, or putting together one of those meals where the ingredients really need to be at their best, I love being able to get exactly what I need from the stores I already shop. I can even message my shopper if I need tomatoes that are perfectly ripe for tonight or avocados that are ready to go. And when recipe inspiration strikes at the last minute, delivery through Instacart can happen in as fast as 30 minutes. Instacart brings convenience, quality, and ease right to your door so you can focus on what matters most. Download the Instacart app now and get groceries just how you like.

This back-to-school season, spend less on your kids with Amazon. You know, one thing nobody prepares you for when you have kids is how quickly they go through school supplies. I cannot imagine when I was growing up going through backpacks as quickly as my kids do nowadays. But somehow, once a year, it's back to the store we go, or to two stores, or three. Not to mention how fast it all just manages to disappear. The school year isn't half over, and somehow we're out of pencils, erasers, notebooks, and 30 other things. That's why I really appreciate Amazon during the back-to-school season. Whether you're shopping for school supplies, backpacks, lunch gear, clothes, or all those last-minute items that I know you don't want to be running around for, Amazon has it all. You can compare brands instantly and read reviews knowing that what you buy will actually last. Basically, Amazon makes it easy to get what you need and get back to your life. So remember, with Amazon's low back-to-school prices, just spend less on your kids because every dollar you don't spend on them is a dollar you haven't spent on them. Shop now at amazon.ca.

This episode is brought to you by Progressive Insurance, a company committed to helping people move forward and live fully. Are you looking to buy your first home? Or are you nervous to even scroll through the listings? I get it. It's one of those milestones that sounds simple in theory but often has a learning curve. And finding the right playbook for you can be challenging. Progressive's Open the House initiative is committed to breaking down these barriers by providing the knowledge, tools, and financial support to help more people purchase their first home. Their up payment program is offering down payment assistance of up to $13,500 each to at least 200 eligible first-time homebuyers. It's just one of the ways they're dedicated to helping people overcome home buying challenges and make progress. Progress is in their name for a reason. Learn more about UpPayment and Progressive's commitment to first-time homebuyers at progressive.com slash open the house, where homebuyers can access home buying resources and support to empower them in their housing journey.

Sometimes losing weight or really making any meaningful health or lifestyle changes can feel a bit like writing a book. The first few chapters come easy because you're excited, but somewhere in the middle, motivation fades, life gets busy, and finishing becomes a real challenge. That's one of the reasons I think Noom is so interesting. It's a health and wellness app that combines GLP-1 medication with behavioral support to help people lose weight and keep it off. With Noom, medication can be delivered to your door in as little as seven days. But Noom doesn't just focus on the medication. It also gives you psychology-based tools, daily lessons, food logging, and coaching to help you make healthier choices. You all know how powerful I think coaching can be. The Noom GLP-1 program starts at $39 and is delivered to your door in as little as seven days. Start your GLP-1 journey today at Noom.com. That's N-O-O-M.com. Noom, lose for keeps. Initial one-month subscription from $39 plus tax and $99 plus tax per month thereafter. Cost of medication not included. Final pricing depends upon program selection.

I love having a well-balanced, satisfying snack on hand. But with protein bars, it can sometimes be a trade-off. If it tastes good, you flip it over to the back and there's a whole paragraph of ingredients or artificial sweeteners you've never heard of. But Aloha protein bars nail the balance of delicious and nutritious. They're USDA organic and made with ingredients that actually grow somewhere. That's their whole philosophy, thoughtfully sourced ingredients that actually come from the ground. And they're built to actually keep you full between meals with 14 grams of protein, up to 10 grams of fiber, and just five grams of sugar or less, which is kind of wild considering how good they taste. Best of all, there's no artificial ingredients or fillers. So check out any of Aloha's protein bars. Like my personal fave, the Pa Akai. It's got rich chocolate, macadamia nuts, and a sprinkle of sea salt. Too good. Grab one at your local grocery store or head to aloha.com.

This episode is brought to you by Progressive Insurance, a company committed to helping people move forward and live fully. I remember what it's like to be newer in your career, having to make big decisions about everything, whether or not to go back to school, what job to take, where to settle down. You wanna put down roots, but there can also be so many hurdles for aspiring homeowners. And buying a home today can be more challenging. Affordability is a real concern and a lot of first time buyers feel stuck, rightfully so. That's exactly why Progressive launched their up payment program, down payment assistance for eligible first time buyers. Now in its second year, it's offering up to $13,500 each to at least 200 applicants. Progressive wants to help more get that foot in the door and continue to help educate first-time homebuyers every step of the way. Learn more about UpPayment and Progressive's commitment to first-time homebuyers at progressive.com slash openthehouse, where homebuyers can access homebuying resources and support to empower them in their housing journey.

This episode is brought to you by Progressive Insurance, a company committed to helping people move forward and live fully. You know, when you're thinking about buying a home, you're not just buying a house, you're buying a neighborhood, a commute, a school system, everything. And at the same time, you're thinking long-term. What's this going to look like in a few years from now? Is this somewhere you can grow into? Is it going to work for your day-to-day life? And I think that's the part that can feel really overwhelming. Trying to flash forward and imagine your life one, two, ten years from now. Progressive understands the hurdles first-time homebuyers are facing, from housing affordability issues to finding the right tools and knowledge. Progressive's Open the House initiative is committed to breaking down these barriers and making first-time homebuying a little easier. Since 2024, Progressive has committed more than $16 million toward this goal. As one example, this year they're expanding their up-payment program, now in year two, by offering down payment assistance of up to $13,500 each to at least 200 eligible first-time home buyers. Want to learn more about the uppayment program and Progressive's commitment to first-time homebuyers? Visit progressive.com slash open the house where homebuyers can discover more about housing challenges and access resources and support to empower them in their housing journey.