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Our podcast is focused on health, wellness and lifestyle. Our goal is to give you the tools and resources to get you motivated to live your best life. New episodes are uploaded every Wednesday. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts, and please rate and review if it resonates with you. Remember to keep smiling and keep shining!

Anu Pala and Ira Saini


    • Jun 19, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from A- Nu Vision with Anu and Ira

    In Talks with Vasanti Cosmetics Founders, Monal Patel and Pinki Gosal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 40:14


    In this episode, I'm in talks with Vasanti Cosmetics founders, Monal Patel and Pinki Gosal. We talk about their friendship, business journey, and their experience as two women entrepreneurs creating products for all skin toans and promoting inclusivity in the beauty industry. #anuvision #vasanti#skincare #womenchangemakers #inclusionmatters #shoppersdrugmart   

    In Talks with Canada's First Chief Accessibility Officer, Ms. Stephanie Cadieux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 34:54


    She's kind, smart, strong, determined, funny, resilient, and a  champion for accessibility and inclusion! In this episode, I'm in talks with Canada's first accessibility officer, Ms. Stephanie Cadieux. 

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    In Talks with Sadhna Datt on Education, Migration and Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 40:35


    In this episode, I get cozy with my friend Sadhna and talk about karmic connections, learn about her life story and her perspectives on education, migrating to a new country, and becoming more spiritual.  

    Jag Nagra, Stand in your Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 28:21


    Jag Nagra (She/Her) is a queer South Asian visual artist working and raising a family with her wife on the traditional and unceded territory of the Katzie First Nation. She is passionate about community development and ending the stigma against LGBTQ+ people within the South Asian community. Jag focuses her art practice on South Asian concepts that depict a sense of confidence and fearlessness—she unapologetically celebrates darker skin tones and South Asian garments and motifs. Her work has been featured in the public realm throughout Metro Vancouver and she has recently collaborated with brands such as the Vancouver Canucks and Tim Hortons. She is currently serving as the Vice Chair of Vancouver's Punjabi Market Collective.  Through art, she has found her voice and a new appreciation for her culture and identity.In this episode, we learn about Jag's journey of coming out as a South Asian queer woman and discuss her passion for art and how she uses creativity to promote inclusion for all. #anuvision #jagnagra #pride #resilience #love #equality     

    Leah Chang: The Voice for Accessible E-Learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2021 27:41


    Interacting virtually has become a way of life, especially over the past 2-years as a result of the pandemic. In order to ensure that online platforms are inclusive and accessible for all, it is important to understand what accessibility means in an online environment. Leah Chang is a leader in instructional design and an advocate for accessible learning.https://www.leahchanglearning.com/about.html 

    Betty Nobel: A Shining Light

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 47:07


    In this episode, you will meet my mentor, inspiration, and friend, Betty Nobel. Betty shares her journey of living with complete vision loss and talks about living life through positivity and a glass-half-full attitude!

    Into the Light: My Vision Loss Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 40:51


    In this episode, Anu and Ira discuss the future of the A-Nu Vision podcast, set the tone for the next season, and go deep with Anu to learn about her vision loss journey.#KeepSmilingKeepShining...#A-NuVision...#VisionLoss...Gratitude...#Resilience...Inspirational...#Blindness...Accessibility         

    Explaining our Absense-Sharing Life Lessons-What's Next

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 35:58


    In this episode, Ira and I share what has been going on in our lives since the last published episode, share our reflections and life lessons, and talk about the future of the podcast.  

    The Pandemic: Staying Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 27:59


    In this episode, we share our personal feelings and experiences of how we are coping during the current pandemic and share some suggestions to stay positive and build resilience.

    Dignity Counselling Services: Transforming from Victim to Survivor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 34:24


    In this episode, we speak with registered counsellor, Sinead, Neary, from Surrey Women’s Centre, about its private counselling program, Dignity Counselling Services and how receiving counselling from a trauma informed lens differs from other forms of counselling.

    Financial Health: Getting on Track

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 30:53


    In this episode, we speak to Mac Le Minh about the value and benefits of working with a financial planner to learn how to set ourselves up for success.

    Say Less-Do More: Leading by Example

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 30:58


    In this episode, we speak with 14-year-old, Tavisha Kochhar, about her passion for creating positive change in the world through creativity, volunteerism, and saving the environment. Tavisha recognizes the value of giving back to her community and actively does this through her charity, Tavisha’s Helping Hands.https://www.tavishahelpinghands.com/aboutus

    One Love-One People: Celebrating Diversity-Honouring All!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 29:50


    In this episode, we continue the conversation with Alex Sangha, registered clinical social worker, registered clinical counsellor, founder of Sher Vancouver, and documentary film producer, about the attitudes and misperceptions of the LGBTQ community and discuss the importance of practicing self love and the importance of creating inclusion for all.

    Homophobia: A Sikh Man's Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 32:33


    In this episode, we speak with Alex Sangha, registered social worker, registered clinical counsellor, founder of Sher Vancouver, and documentary film producer, about his journey of living as a gay man, and learn about the positive impact he has made in the LGBTQ community.

    Suicide: Understanding the "why?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 33:07


    In this episode, we speak with Alisha Gori, registered counsellor with the Surrey Women's Centre, to help us understand the complexities of suicide and discuss the various layers that play a role in these choices.

    Planning: Achieving Goals Achieving Sanity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 31:33


    In this episode, we talk about the benefits of planning and share our own strategies on balancing life.

    Art Therapy: A modality for Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 23:45


    In this episode, we speak with Coneitia McKim, Art Therapist and Registered Clinical Counsellor, to learn about art therapy and how it can be used in counselling as a modality for healing.Coneitia runs her own private practice in Kitsilano called West Coast Art Therapy& Counselling and is a counsellor at Surrey Women’s Centre.www.westcoastarttherapy.com#keepsmilingkeepshining

    Racism: Sharing Perspectives and Learning about Allyship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 32:08


    In this episode, we speak with Tanya Cowie, EAL instructor, board member of Society of Intercultural, Education, Training, and Research, (SIETAR BC), and activist, about white privilege, racism, and allyship. Through SIETAR, Anu and Tanya help to promote positive and inclusive cross-cultural relationships and build racial equity. https://www.sietar.bc.ca/#blacklivesmatter #anuvision

    Accessing Crisis Supports: You Are Not Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 29:54


    In this episode, we speak with Kailey Henderson, coordinator of the crisis team at Surrey Women's Centre in Surrey, BC. We discuss the services that SWC provides to women who have experienced violence and learn about the impacts of trauma.

    Perceptions: Seeing Beyond Difference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 27:31


    In this episode, we talk about the attitudes and misperceptions around different abilities and how to create wins out of losses.

    Mindfulness: What is it-Why do we need it-and How do we implement it?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 30:48


    In this episode, we share our knowledge and experience about the art of practicing mindfulness and talk about the benefits of incorporating it into our life.

    Working from Home: Balancing our New Norm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 32:56


    In this episode, we will be talking about how we are adjusting to working from home during this pandemic and share personal strategies on adopting healthy habits through diet and exercise.

    Introducing Surrey Women's Centre-Fighting for Justice and Equality for Victims of Violence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 29:19


    In this episode, we speak with Shahnaz Rahman, Executive Director, Surrey Women's Centre, to learn about her journey in the anti-violence field and talk about the programs and services that are offered to support victims of domestic and sexual violence.#standwithher #keepsmilingkeepshining

    Dealing with change and its inevitable nature

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 30:37


    In this episode, we talk about the impact that change can have on us,stress management, and share coping strategies.

    How to Stay Positive during Uncertain Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 27:54


    This episode introduces the hosts and addresses the current pandemic while exploring ways to remain calm and positive.

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