Podcasts about Algonquin College

*Editor's Note: Apologies for the hissing noise, all! Other episodes in the season won't be like this, but this was indeed a hardware and environmental-related issue that struck our equipment at the time of recording and was not caught. There's still some fantastic conversations to be had here, so thank you very much in advance for the continued support and for bearing with us this one time. :)* Why do we keep archives? Who uses them? What kind of material can you find there? Hosts Matthew McRae and Samantha Kelly are joined by archivist John Boylan to answer these questions and more. Listen in and discover how the province's Public Archives and Records Office (PARO) opens a window onto our past, and why any visit to the archives can quickly turn into an exciting history mystery. John Boylan has been working in Island heritage since the 1980s. After stints with the PEI Museum, Provincial Heritage Office, and the City of Charlottetown he was hired as the Public Services Archivist at the Public Archives and Records Office of Prince Edward Island in 2006. John has a diploma in museum studies from Algonquin College and a master's degree in archival studies from the University of British Columbia.   

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast! I'm your host, Maheen Bari, and today, we're diving into the resilience of small businesses in a post-pandemic world. We'll explore how advocacy and strategic partnerships play pivotal roles in recovery and growth.Joining us is Michael Wood, a passionate small business advocate and professor at Algonquin College. With a rich background spanning media, music, and entrepreneurship, Michael has become a powerful voice for small businesses across Ontario. Through his leadership in organizing over 60 virtual town halls, he's been instrumental in addressing the challenges and needs of entrepreneurs.Key Highlights:Advocacy for Small Business Recovery: Michael shares his journey in advocating for the survival and growth of SMEs during and after the pandemic.The Power of Partnerships: Learn how collaboration between businesses, government, and communities can drive resilience and innovation.Future Challenges and Opportunities: Michael's expert insights on how small businesses can prepare for a rapidly evolving economic landscape.Special thanks to our partners:RBC: https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/business/accounts/beyond-banking/index.htmlUPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWAConstant Contact: https://www.constantcontact.com/landing1/new-marketer?utm_campaign=canadiansme&utm_medium=sponsorlogo&utm_source=brandIHG Hotels and Resorts: https://businessedge.ihg.com/s/registration?language=en_US&CanSMEGoogle: https://www.google.ca/For more expert discussions and resources, visit www.canadiansme.ca and subscribe to the CanadianSME Small Business Magazine. Stay tuned for more insightful episodes!

Forestry is weaved into the tapestry of the Ottawa Valley. For hundreds of years, the abundant forests in the Ottawa Valley have provided a livelihood in an industry one of the largest drivers of Renfrew County's economy.Not surprisingly, the Forestry Technician program is the longest-standing full-time program offered at Algonquin College's Pembroke Campus. Since its early days, the Pembroke Campus has been among a small group of post-secondary schools in Ontario that have produced thousands of Forestry graduates.Shinaid Eggett, a Forestry Technician Algonquin College Pembroke graduate, is doing great things in her career and recently received a prestigious award from the industry back in September from the Ontario Woodlot Association. In this episode....

PSAC (Public Service Alliance of Canada) is protesting the federal government's demand government workers return to their workplace 3 days per week. Union protests have sprung up in Ottawa and elsewhere. Do you believe federal government workers are overpaid and pampered with pensions far exceeding workers in the private sector and that they should go back to work at least 3 days per week? Guest: Professor Michael Wood. Partner, Ottawa Special Events - Professor at Algonquin College and strong supporter of the small business community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcela is a talented and accomplished audio engineer with experience both in the studio and the classroom teaching university-level students the skills of becoming professional audio engineers and music producers. She has worked across music genres recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio for independent artists. Marcela also has experience in and a passion for creating immersive audio environments using software and speaker configurations that can be utilized in both live rooms and on recordings. Marcela has taught music production and audio engineering at Algonquin College, Interlochen Centre for the Arts, Berklee College of Music, and the University of Lethbridge. She is passionate about using the latest audio and video technology to create innovative and immersive projects and is constantly expanding her knowledge through academic research. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: Do you need schooling to get jobs in the music industry? Approaching education as an investment Work/life balance How to strengthen your audio skills Why you should experiment within different areas of the audio industry The future of audio education Embracing AI in music production Creating standards for immersive audio To learn more about Marcela Rada, visit: https://marcelarada.com/ For tips on how to improve your mixes, visit https://masteryourmix.com/ Looking for 1-on-1 feedback and training to help you create pro-quality mixes? Check out my new coaching program Amplitude and apply to join: https://masteryourmix.com/amplitude/ Download Waves Plugins here: https://waves.alzt.net/EK3G2K Download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Mixing Blueprint: https://masteryourmix.com/blueprint/ Get your copy of my Amazon #1 bestselling books: The Recording Mindset: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating Pro Recordings From Your Home Studio: https://therecordingmindset.com The Mixing Mindset: The Step-By-Step Formula For Creating Professional Rock Mixes From Your Home Studio: https://masteryourmix.com/mixingmindsetbook/ Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/master-your-mix-podcast/id1240842781 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4xtrWSnpA5e9L67QcJej Have your questions answered on the show. Send them to questions@masteryourmix.com Thanks for listening! Please leave a rating and review: https://masteryourmix.com/review/

Each and every Monday we invite experts in the law to pull up a seat and discuss the week's biggest crime and justice stories. In today's Round Table of Justice, Tamara Cherry is joined by ... Steve Sullivan,CEO of MADD Canada and formerly Canada's first federal ombudsman for victims of crime and Heidi Illingworth, victimology professor at Algonquin College, executive director of Ottawa Victim Services and former federal ombudsman for victims of crime to discuss victim services.

“Unions are not just a place for rank and file issues – they are also political.” This week, labour reporter Gabriela Calugay-Casuga sits down with Ala' Qadi to discuss how student unions and labour issues intersect with the crisis in Palestine.  Ala' Qadi is the second vice chair of the Coalition of Racialized Workers at Ontario Public Service Employee Union (OPSEU). He is also a steward of Algonquin College faculty union and one of the coordinators of Labour 4 Palestine, Ottawa Chapter.  To learn about and donate to Labour for Palestine's defense fund, please click here.  Ala' is the former second vice president of Algonquin College Faculty Union, OPSEU Local 415. He has been active in union movements and social justice advocacy in Ottawa and Ontario for the last seven years and has been involved in organizing with unions and student movements throughout his life – in Palestine, Canada and the United States.   If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

Host Katie Mares met Olympic medalist and Executive coach Elizabeth Manley a few weeks before this episode was recorded. In honour of May being Mental Health Awareness month, she invites Liz to share her journey from athlete to mental health advocate. The conversation explores the importance of vulnerability, self-care, the impact of mental health on women in abusive situations and the need for self-acceptance. After spending more the twenty years in the United States performing and coaching, Liz now lives in Collingwood, Ontario. Liz was the Director of Skating for the Granite Club. Liz is a certified Life/Executive Coach with CTI International and holds a degree with CCPC International Coaching Federation. She is also a Certified Reiki healer. She focuses on inner well being, emotional traumas and issues while inspiring clients to move forward in life in a more positive way. As she says... “The best project you can work on ...is yourself!”. Clients range from professional athletes to executives. Elizabeth also worked with Expert ADHD Coaching as an Executive Coach. She has also written two autobiographies, Thumbs Up- The Elizabeth Manley Story and Elizabeth Manley - As I am. Liz was named " Woman of the Year " by Chatelaine magazine in 1988 and Athlete of the Year for Canada in 1988. She has many awards and accolades to her name including recipient of “ The Royal Order of Canada” by the Governor General, the Queens Jubilee Award and honourary degree recipient from Algonquin College. Liz is a member of the Olympic Hall of Fame, the Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame, Skate Canada Hall of Fame, the Belleville Sports Hall of Fame, the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame. Liz now spends her time with coaching, speaking engagements, charitable work, and producing. She has a rink that the city named after her in Gloucester, Ontario, The Elizabeth Manley International Training Centre and a park named after her in Ottawa, Ontario. Elizabeth runs competitive seminars in Canada and the United States working with hockey camps and multiple teams including Ottawa, Toronto, and Collingwood. Connect with Elizabeth Manley on Instagram @lizmanley88 or on X @lizmanley88. Find mental health resources from the Canadian Mental Health Association: https://cmha.ca/ Find out more information about the Ladies Take Control Community: https://ladiestakecontrol.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Originally from India, Aneeta Jacob knew that she wanted to study abroad and study social services in Canada, coming to Canada in 2018 and landed on Algonquin College Pembroke Campus' Social Services Worker Program after reading that it was one of the top colleges to attend in Canada, relocating to the Ottawa Valley and graduating from the SSW program in 2020. Aneeta was one of Algonquin College Pembroke's first international student graduates and she reflects back on her time at school and in the Ottawa Valley fondly, reflecting on the skillsets she developed from her professors, the friendships she made and the community that embraced and welcomed her the minute she landed. Aneeta is now enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta and is eager to share her story for how she wants to become a driving force for change in rural health care and is eager to make a difference in social services and in the health care field.

He's a professor at Algonquin College. His husband is a nurse. But home ownership remains out of reach. In the same week the federal budget gives a nod to renters, we'll meet a couple who feel they've done everything right, but still can't climb onto Ottawa's housing ladder. 

Cody talks to Ilana Reimer about faith, editing, and the arts. Ilana Reimer is the editor of Love Is Moving. She studied journalism at Algonquin College and has worked as a freelance journalist and book editor since 2015. Her essays, poetry, and articles have appeared in a number of publications including Ekstasis, Breaking Ground, Faith Today, and Mutuality. In 2022, she was named a Cardus NextGEN Fellow. Ilana is passionate about championing and equipping Christian creators, believing they can be voices of influence, prophecy, and wisdom in our culture. She lives in Vancouver with her husband.

PaulStar is a Cree recording artist and producer from Chisasibi, Quebec. He talks with Guest Host Anne Keala Kelly (Kanaka Maoli) in the first half-hour about his new album “Bring It All Together” and some of the challenges he has faced and the role of music in his own life. With a blend of influences from his Cree roots and his love of alternative rock, pop and hip-hop, “Bring It All Together” is a testament to PaulStar's musical evolution. When creating the album, he underwent an introspective journey, propelled by his passion to elevate the voices of Indigenous peoples while taking inspiration from his favorite bands. PaulStar is a graduate of Algonquin College's Music Industry Arts program in Ottawa, Ontario. He is the founder of Meikin Records. PaulStar is well-known in the music industry and has received much critical acclaim for his work as a producer and session player. Visit https://meikinrecords.com/ to find out more about PaulStar and to listen to his music. Paul's music can also be found on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube. In the second half-hour, Keala speaks with Corrina Gould — a lifelong advocate for protecting the sacred, repatriation and acknowledgement of the sovereign rights of Indigenous peoples — and the recent success in securing one area of a desecrated shell mound in Berkeley, California. Corrina, who is Tribal Chair for the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation, was born and raised in the village of Huichin, now known as Oakland, California. She is the Co-Founder and Lead Organizer for Indian People Organizing for Change, a small Native run organization and the Sogorea Te' Land Trust, an urban Indigenous women-led organization within her ancestral territory. Through the practices of rematriation, cultural revitalization, and land restoration, the Land Trust calls on Native and non-Native peoples to heal and transform legacies of colonization, genocide, and to do the work our ancestors and future generations are calling us to do. https://sogoreate-landtrust.org/ and https://shellmound.org/. Production Credits: Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive Producer Anne Keala Kelly, Guest Host Liz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), Producer Manuel Blas, Studio Engineer, Radio Kingston Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio Editor Kevin Richardson, Podcast Editor Music Selections: 1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song) Artist: Moana and the Moa Hunters Album: Tahi (1993) Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand) 2. Song Title: Low Artist: PaulStar Single (2023) Label: Meikin Records 3. Song Title: Rain Artist: PaulStar Album: Bring It All Together (2024) Label: Meikin Records 4. Song Title: Land Back Artist: REBELWISE (feat. Quincy Davis, Cheryl Angel, Ashley Seasunz and Desirae harp) Album: Land Back (Nov. 24, 2022) Label: Seven Vision AKANTU INTELLIGENCE Visit Akantu Intelligence, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuintelligence.org to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse

My sister-in-law Janice works at the forefront of Medical Sonography. You may know it by the name Ultrasound, where non-invasive sound waves are sent into the body, which bounce off tissue and get displayed on a monitor. It has the ability to evaluate anatomy in an increasingly wide range of structures such as abdominal organs, the heart, vasculature and muscles in patients of all ages as well as the most commonly known purpose of obstetrical ultrasound. In the past 35 years, ultrasound has changed from a tool that was used solely by Radiology and has now expanded into being used by almost every medical disciple: cardiology, emergency medicine, anesthesia, nursing, physical therapy and more. Training these non-traditional users had a huge boom, and now ultrasound is being taught in the first year of medical school as it is known that no matter what type of medicine one chooses, ultrasound will play a part. Janice and others have shared their love and knowledge of ultrasound to help and aid the expansion of ultrasound into new realms in all areas of healthcare. In a similar way, to be better marketers, developers, or website owners, there are aspects of web behaviour that we need surfaced: specific user conversions, page views, scrolls and many other interactions. These aren't visible to Analytics tools out-of-the-box. Our equipment must be configured to highlight them, and that's done with tags that fire and alert our analytics software of specific interactions, the same way that medical monitors show the echoes of specific sonar frequencies. We've evolved from coding tags right on our sites to operating them with tag management systems, the most common one being Google Tag Manager. Without these tagging tools, our visibility into site performance would be limited the same way that doctors before ultrasound couldn't see what was going on inside their patients. Another similarity these tools share is that they both come with ethical and safety considerations, and laws covering user privacy and data protection. Gathering insights, whether by ultrasound or tag technology, must respect the digital autonomy and privacy of users. We have a guest to take us through all facets of tag management and I hope that after hearing him, you won't think of tagging as just some machine that should be relegated to technicians, but a tool you can use on the front-lines, as something you yourself should get hands-on with. So let's talk about tag management with Ricardo Cristofolini. With a background in Tourism and Hospitality Management and International Trade, Ricardo Cristofolini's Analytics professional journey began when he arrived in Canada in 2015 to study at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, where he earned an Ontario College Diploma in Computer Programming, Networked Environment, and Programming Languages from 2015 to 2017. There, he had the opportunity to put together previous professional knowledge with brand new one exploring multiple subjects, from Web and App Development to cloud computing, Database structure, and much more. Transitioning to the workforce, Ricardo served as a Web Developer at FilmFX from December 2017 to December 2019, gaining two years of experience. In March 2018, Ricardo expanded his skills at Pondstone Digital Marketing, specializing in WordPress, Content Management, and other relevant areas until February 2019. At this point, he had already fallen in love with Analytics and Data Tracking. His expertise continued to evolve as he took on the role of Senior Data Analytics Implementation at Bounteous Canada from July 2021 to October 2022 He currently holds the position of Napkyn Senior Implementation Specialist Data Solutions, a role he has been dedicated to since 2022. In his spare time, when not reading about Analytics and developing his knowledge (and earning a badge from Linkedin as Top Web Analytics Voice), Ricardo supports others' new adventures in this field on multiple social media platforms answering questions and providing guidance. Originating from Brazil, Ricardo Cristofolini's professional trajectory reflects a dynamic and progressively challenging path within the realms of web development, digital marketing, and data analytics implementation. Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:55 - Ricardo on GTM and Google Tag 00:27:40 - PSA 00:28:30 - All about Server-side Tagging 00:49:06 - Where to contact Ricardo Links to all People/Products/Concepts Mentioned in Show #189 is available at the Funnel Reboot site.

The energy transition will define the sector for decades. And smart, passionate people are needed across the industry—leaders and innovative thinkers to chart the path forward. In his first episode hosting thinkenergy, Trevor Freeman gives the future workforce a voice, chatting with two engineering interns about what a career in energy means to them. Listen in as Alana Jones from Envari Energy Solutions and Priscilla Lacerda from Hydro Ottawa share their experiences. Related links   Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en Envari Energy Solutions: https://envari.com/  Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-cem-leed-ap-8b612114/  Alana Jones on LinkedIn: n/a Priscilla Lacerda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priscillalacerda/  To subscribe using Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: YouTube   Follow along on Instagram   Stay in the know on Facebook   Keep up with the posts on X ----- Transcript: Trevor Freeman  00:07 Hi, welcome to thinkenergy podcast that dives into the fast changing world of energy through conversations with industry leaders, innovators and people on the frontlines of the energy transition. Join me, Trevor Freeman, as I explore the traditional, unconventional and even up and coming facets of the energy industry. If you've got thoughts, feedback or ideas for topics that we should cover, we'd love to hear from you. Please reach out to us at thinkenergy@ hydroottawa.com. Hi, everyone, this is Trevor Freeman here. This is my first official show without the training wheels. Just as a reminder, your regular host, Dan, is hanging up the lapel mic, actually, it's a big giant microphone - go bigger go home, I guess. And I'm stepping in to try and fill his shoes. The consistent thing though, is that the goal of the show continues to be to explore the fast changing world of energy through conversations with smart people doing cool things. Today on the show, we're going to talk about the energy workforce of the future. So this show is featured a number of conversations about the energy transition, which is arguably already underway. And this massive shift will really be the defining feature of this sector for at least the next couple of decades. Like any other massive project or societal change, in order to do it properly. We need great people. We need smart, passionate people in all areas of the sector to help us move forward into uncharted territory. A career in energy is really an exciting, dynamic pathway and a great way to contribute to meaningful change. But obviously, I'm a little biased, so I wanted to talk to two people who are earlier in their journey. It's great timing for this conversation because March is both National Engineering Month here in Canada, and we've just celebrated International Women's Day. Joining me today are two smart, young engineering interns working in the energy space. Alana Jones has had a number of roles with Hydro Ottawa, and currently works for Envari Energy Solutions, a Hydro Ottawa affiliate. Priscilla Lacerda joined Hydro Ottawa as an intern last year, Alana and Priscilla, welcome to the show.   Alana Jones  02:10 Hi, Trevor. Thanks for having us.   Priscilla Lacerda  02:12 Hi, Trevor. Thank you.   Trevor Freeman  02:14 Alright, let's get started by learning a little bit about you both. Priscilla, why don't we start with you? Could you tell us a little bit about where you went to school and what you studied and really how you ended up working in the energy sector?   Priscilla Lacerda  02:25 Sure. So I'm originally from Brazil and completed my studies there. I have a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and an MBA Diploma in Business Management. While I was at the university, I tended to work in an affiliated company and spent around six and a half years there. Eventually, I decided to immigrate to Canada. And because I used to work in energy fields in my home country, I researched a lot about Hydro Ottawa and ended up being selected to work as an engineering intern last year.   Trevor Freeman  02:54 That's great. Well, I'm glad that we got you to join us from Brazil. And I think your experience in you know, both in Brazil's energy sector as well as here in Canada is going to be really beneficial both for you and for us. Alana, maybe the same question for you. Tell us a little bit about how you got started in the energy sector.   Alana Jones  03:12 Yeah, so I studied chemical engineering. I come from a large mining community. And that was the initial plan to work as a metallurgical engineer. However, once I graduated, I was a young 20 year old looking for a more exciting city than Sudbury Ontario had to offer. So I relocated to Ottawa. My brother was here, and I've always loved this city. I realized pretty quickly, however, that it was a lot harder to find a role in chemical engineering than it was in Sudbury. So I started working in restaurants and pubs to pay the bills. Plus, it was fun, the money was great. But fast forward five years, and I knew that I needed to actually use my degree and find a career. So I really liked Ottawa, I knew I wanted to stay here. I just didn't really know how to make that happen. So I contemplated Teachers College. And then one day on the radio, I heard about an exciting opportunity. It was a program that Algonquin College was running to get more women into the trades. They were calling on women with engineering science or math degrees to take their fast tracked electrical engineering technologists program. So the perks were wonderful. They offered free laptops, work boots, and what I found most appealing was an opportunity for a Co-Op with a local utility. So I ended up doing my four month Co-Op with Hydro One. And it was a great way to break into the industry and actually see the utility business and how it was run. And that same year I graduated from the program at Algonquin I got hired on as any it with Hydro Ottawa, so I feel like everything just worked out really well.   Trevor Freeman  04:41 Awesome. It's great to hear about the different kinds of unique pathways that people take to get to where they are on them. That's not unique to the energy sector but still interesting to hear. So let's dive a little bit deeper into what you guys do today. Alana will stick with you. Help us understand what it is you do in your role and you know, tie that back to how that relates to your engineering studies?   Alana Jones  05:02 Sure, my current role is with the Envari electrical team. My main focus is electric vehicle infrastructure projects and energy studies for buildings. As you know, there's a massive push for electrification of vehicles. And the government has mandated that all vehicles sold as of 2035 will be electric. So we see huge numbers of people wanting to get a head start on having that infrastructure available to support their future EV needs. We work with government agencies, many car dealerships, condo, apartment buildings, airports, even companies looking to convert their full fleets over. So my role is to perform the initial assessment on a building to determine if they have enough electric capacity to install any EV chargers at all, and what their options are as far as installation size and what that would look like with respect to their building layout. Our team helps provide guidance on the type of charger and system that would be most suitable for their needs. And there really are so many options, whether it's fast charging, or rapid charging, or if they want to allow public use or private so you get into a whole list of options that clients often need guidance on. And sometimes we actually see that buildings don't have enough capacity to support their electric vehicle infrastructure needs. And as one example, if the transformers are too small to support additional power loads, in that case, we can recommend a service upgrade to get them where they need to be for future electrification. Sometimes, that means designing a surface upgrade before charger installation to ensure that the building will have enough power to support the needs. And that means sizing the service accurately as well to reflect the current and projected needs. So these are expensive upgrades we're talking about. And they should last decades to come. The last thing you want to do as an engineer is install something too small, to find out 10 years down the road that the building needs more power, or if you oversize a service, it ends up just costing much more than it needs to. And I guess the last part of my role is the actual implementation of these chargers. So once any service upgrade is done if it's needed, the group can begin managing the installation, so sourcing the chargers and electrical contractor to do the work. And a big part of my role is making sure all parties are kept in the loop and the project remains on time and budget so that it can be as simple as possible for the client.   Trevor Freeman  07:09 Great. Thanks for that. We'll come back to that in a minute. But Priscilla, over to you, kind of the same question. Tell us about what you do specifically and kind of how that relates to your engineering experience.   Priscilla Lacerda  07:21 Yeah, so basically, I prepare and maintain a portfolio of business performance measures for our electricity distribution division. Alongside my supervisor, we identify opportunities to improve internal and external processes, and also analyze financial data. As you are well aware of, as a utility, we are regulated by the Ontario Energy Board. So it's imperative to keep our processes and analysis well documented. And that's the importance of my role and department and how it relates to my engineering studies.   Trevor Freeman  07:51 Great. I mean, those are just two examples that you guys both gave about, you know, the number of different roles within the utility sector. And it's a, you know, a pretty wide range of things that have to happen in order for us to deliver the service that we do and make sure that we're providing value for our customers. So thanks for that. Maybe kind of a follow up question on that. Anything that surprised you so far in your role here at Hydro Ottawa, and Envari, for you, Alana.   Alana Jones  08:20 Um, I would say the most surprising thing I've found is that everyone really wants you to succeed. I've been really, really lucky in my various roles, having managers and supervisors with a ton of experience to be able to coach me and support me in whatever ways they can. Our group at Envari is so diverse in their knowledge and backgrounds. So they offer, each person offers a specific skill set that they're willing to share with everyone. And anytime I need help or support, there's always someone willing to take that time out of their own busy schedule to support me. And I really love that. I mean, sometimes we spend more time with our co-workers than our own families. So I think it's important to have a nice working environment and to feel supported. And I've been lucky enough to have had that experience throughout my career.   Trevor Freeman  09:02 Great. That's awesome to hear. Priscilla, what about you?   Priscilla Lacerda  09:04 To be honest with you, in my specific case, because most of my experience was in my home country, one surprise that I had was that here in Canada, each province regulates its electrical system separately, and has their own model. While in Brazil, all the utilities are nationally regulated by one energy board.   Trevor Freeman  09:22 Yeah, it's certainly a complex landscape that I think, you know, folks outside of the sector don't always appreciate and you know, they don't need to worry about that, because we worry about it, but it is a complex regulatory sector. So Priscilla will stay with you. I'd like to dive a little bit deeper into your role in what you do. You talked about your role in reporting on grid performance. So that's our outage and reliability reporting, as well as financial reporting related to grid operations. Tell us why that's important for a distribution company like Hydro Ottawa.   Priscilla Lacerda  09:55 As I mentioned before, Hydro Ottawa is regulated by the Ontario Energy Board, so it's crucial to maintain a reliable and cost effective grid. Our primary objective as a distribution company is with the customers. As we continually strive to improve performance for our customers, we need to maintain quality data to derive critical business insights and make informed business decisions.   Trevor Freeman  10:18 Great. So following up on that, do you see, you know, smart technology or AI or anything else coming in and, you know, changing the way that we report in the future?   Priscilla Lacerda  10:31 Yes, I see smart technologies and the blockchain is doing proof predictive analysis, and also anticipating potential issues and trends in the grid performance. Also, smart grids enable real time monitoring of various aspects of grid operations. And that's extremely beneficial as it will provide more up to date data.   Trevor Freeman  10:52 Great. Alana, we're gonna jump over to you here and kind of do the same thing, dig a little bit deeper into what your previous answer was. So you mentioned things like EV charging infrastructure for some of our customers that own large buildings. Are you seeing more of our customers look to what we might call, you know, emerging technologies to meet their own needs or the needs of their own customers or building occupants?   Alana Jones  11:15 Yeah, good question. We are seeing many, many people come to us to see what their options are for the implementation of EV chargers. If you are an EV driver looking to buy a condo in the city, having that infrastructure at home to charge is a must. And every year more and more people are driving EVs. So definitely, I would say building owners are looking to the future of electrification of vehicles and accommodating their building occupants. And we also see a huge push from dealerships to get chargers installed, whether they have requirements they need to meet, or whether they want to be the ones to get their hands on the latest EV models first. They are really interested in having that infrastructure already in place to accommodate current and future needs for it. There's also a goal, I think, not to be behind the eight ball when the time comes. And when everyone is rushing to get it done. So 2035 isn't that far away. And year after year, the increase in EV sales jumps, so getting your establishment ready for that, I think, is a must. And the last bit is funding. It's a huge early adoption incentive and government funding isn't going to be around forever. And as a company, we're able to secure a ton of funding for our clients. And it really drives down the cost of these easy installation projects.   Trevor Freeman  12:25 Geat. And you know, you can't really talk about EVs or electrification without you knowing, at least considering sustainability and climate goals. Do you find that your customers' goals when it comes to hitting a netzero target or just reducing emissions? Does that really impact the decisions they're making? And as a result, is that impacting your work?   Alana Jones  12:44 Yeah, absolutely. I believe the government mandate that all passenger vehicles being sold as of 2035, must be electric. And I think 20% by 2026, has had a huge impact on our clients, specifically dealerships. And some don't have any infrastructure in place at all, or even the capacity for the EV needs we're finding. So if service upgrades are required, that pushes the timeline of getting these EV chargers installed further and further away. We're also noticing municipalities looking to get fleets electrified, as well as looking to have larger service vehicles converted over to evey and everyone knows it's coming. And for some, it's been kept on the back burner. But like I said, 2035 really isn't that far away. So as a company, we are definitely growing to meet the demand of our customers. And so that's really a good sign of things moving in the right direction. And we know ultimately, it'll be better for the environment. Right? If all passenger vehicles and eventually working vehicles move to electric, that's not a secret. I think overcoming insecurities around electric vehicles is a big hurdle that many of us still have to get over. And I think that as battery technology improves, more affordable models are available. And the increase in public use chargers which we see happening rapidly, more and more people will get on board what I'll call the EV train.   Trevor Freeman  14:00 Right? Yeah, that's great to hear. Okay, I'm going to shift gears a little bit here. So both of you are closer to the beginning of your career. I'm curious about how your experience so far has influenced how you see your own future path within the energy industry or elsewhere. Priscilla, why don't we start with you.   Priscilla Lacerda  14:18 Well, my current experience gives me a holistic view of the company, as it deals with different departments, which makes me think about pursuing a management career in the future.   Trevor Freeman  14:29 And do you see that - like, so you're in the distribution, part of the business now and specifically focused on reporting? Is that kind of where you have your eye or are you looking at other parts of the business?   Priscilla Lacerda  14:41 Well, working with distribution has always been rewarding for me. So I'd say I would like to continue to work with this. What makes me most fulfilled about the role that I'm currently playing is being able to help other departments identify possibilities for improvement in existing or new processes.   Trevor Freeman  14:59 Great, Alana, what about you?   Alana Jones  15:02 Um, I believe it's a really exciting time to be an engineer working in the energy sector, there are new and emerging technologies. It's fast paced, and there is an abundance of work to be done. I'm just excited to be a part of it. Um, the industry isn't going anywhere. And like I said, it's growing rapidly. So having the experience to work alongside some really bright people on the bleeding edge of these technologies, is a really great opportunity. And hopefully, I'll have a career in this for years to come.   Trevor Freeman  15:30 Awesome. So I'm curious to hear from both of you. What do you think are some of the biggest challenges facing the energy industry right now? And Alana will let you kick that off?   Alana Jones  15:41 Yeah. I think one major challenge is having the infrastructure to support the electrification of buildings, homes, and all vehicles is a huge endeavor. And the grid needs to drastically increase in size and be ready to accommodate these future loads. And the pathway to net zero is a huge undertaking, and it will be challenging to achieve that, I believe. That's not to say it's not doable, but it's definitely a challenge and a massive investment. That being said, it's important to note that electrification changes are not happening all at once. Not everyone is switching to EV at the same time, or getting their buildings or homes all to net zero all at once. So I do believe that the Canadian grid is capable of growing gradually alongside those changes to be able to adapt.   Trevor Freeman  16:27 Great, Priscilla, what do you think?   Priscilla Lacerda  16:29 Well, one of the challenges the energy sector is facing right now is the urgency to meet the decarbonisation, and net zero targets. And this is driving significant electrification efforts across various sectors, as Alana just said, like transportation and construction, for example, because construction right now is changing, like the old heating and cooling gas systems for electric appliances. So being a key player in this scenario, Hydro Ottawa is working alongside partners, customers and suppliers to achieve our net zero goal for 2030. And also, we are committed to supporting our customers in their efforts to meet their own net zero targets amplifying our collective impact on sustainability.   Trevor Freeman  17:14 Yeah, great. I think you've both identified some pretty key challenges. And luckily, we've got great people like the two of you helping us get there. So I'm wondering if you guys have any advice that you would give to, you know, current students or people that are considering an engineering career or another career in the energy sector that you can pass on based on your experience? Priscilla, you can start us off.   Priscilla Lacerda  17:38 I would say seek opportunities, like internships or Co Op programs during your engineering studies. Because even though theoretical knowledge is essential. It's also important to know how to apply what you're learning in real life situations.   Trevor Freeman  17:54 Yeah, that's a great point, Alana, any great advice?   Alana Jones  17:57 Yeah, I agree, I would say absolutely get involved. It's a great opportunity to contribute to climate change solutions. I believe it's a stable industry with a ton of opportunities to learn about the latest and greatest technologies. As I mentioned before, I come from a mining community where it's not always stable. It's a very boom or bust industry. So when it's good, it's really good. But there are times the price of minerals drop and mines close, jobs are lost and communities become ghost towns. It's just not the same as it is in the energy sector. There is and will be for the foreseeable future and abundance of work and I believe in the need for skilled workers. So when choosing a path to take your career, I think the energy sector is one that I would highly recommend.   Trevor Freeman  18:40 Great, thanks for that. That's great to hear. Could you each talk about a misconception about the energy industry or your work that you think people might have that you'd like to, you know, let them know about?   Alana Jones  18:53 Sure. And a misconception around my work with electric vehicles and I see this a lot. I believe there's a lot of insecurities around EVs, so battery ranges, one especially in colder climates, like Ottawa. Battery technology, though, is constantly improving, and there are ways to mitigate the effects of the cold weather on your battery. Things like preconditioning your battery by turning it on, turning on the heat for even 10 minutes before driving. Some vehicles even offer a winter weather feature that helps keep the battery in an ideal temperature zone. Another aspect is that five years ago, the landscape looked much different when getting from point A to point B. Now public EV infrastructures are everywhere. When you look at the EV charging maps and cities. They're just covered and it's only getting better. The government just announced a $1.2 billion investment to build 84,000 chargers across the country by 2029. So it's likely you won't be able to go anywhere without seeing a charger. And I think as more and more chargers are put on the map people will be more accepting of the technology or realize that it's not going anywhere and realize that it is a huge opportunity for us individuals to reduce our carbon footprint. Lastly, I think it's difficult for people to commit to the initial investment into electric vehicles. I think for a lot of people, they see the price tag on an EV . And that prevents them from taking that leap, I guess. But initial investment and cost of ownership are two different things. My hope is that the government incentives continue, just to help the average Canadian consumer be able to afford an EV and make that initial shift, because studies show that operating costs are significantly lower than that of a gasoline fueled counterpart.   Trevor Freeman  20:32 Yeah, that's great. I think it's a really important kind of misconception to talk about. And I'm hopeful that we're starting to see a shift in that. And obviously, the, you know, great work that you guys are doing an inquiry is helping alleviate some of those concerns and challenges. Priscilla, what about you, what's a misconception that you want to address?   Priscilla Lacerda  20:51 So I would like to raise awareness to a common misconception that electrical engineering is only for men. I read on the internet that women represent less than 20% of the engineering professionals in Canada. And I think we need to encourage more women to be a part of the energy industry and let them know that they are capable of succeeding in this field.   Trevor Freeman  21:12 Yeah, that's a great one as well. And and I agree, having gone through kind of engineering school and obviously working in this industry, what I will say is, it's really refreshing and encouraging to have, you know, really smart, passionate people like the two of you, kind of coming up in our organizations and, you know, hopefully eventually taking on more and more roles and leadership roles. So great to have you guys here today and talk about it. So thanks very much for the conversation. So far, I really appreciate hearing more about your experiences, how you got to where you are and what you're kind of looking at moving forward. To wrap up our conversation, there's a bit of a tradition on the show to ask some rapid fire questions. For the regular listeners out there. Just be warned, I may have changed them up a little bit. So they might be a little bit different from what you're used to hearing. But it's fresh for the two of you. So why don't we dive right in you both ready for the rapid fire portion of the interview?   Alana Jones  22:10 Ready?   Priscilla Lacerda  22:11 Yes.   Trevor Freeman  22:12 Awesome. Okay, so we're gonna start with Alana. What is a book that you've read that you think everyone should read?   Alana Jones  22:20 1984 by George Orwell. Have a read if you have not already. You'll see its relevance throughout history and even present day and I find that very fascinating.   Trevor Freeman  22:31 Yeah, that's a good one. Priscilla, what about you?   Priscilla Lacerda  22:34 Well, for me, it's The Little Prince, because it seems like a simple story at first, but then it's actually very philosophical. And every time that I read, it makes me reflect a lot.   Trevor Freeman  22:45 Yeah, those are I mean, I'm not really supposed to provide commentary on the rapid fire part, but I'm going to anyway, those are both great answers. And great books like ones you can read over and over again and kind of get a little bit more out of it each time you read. So awesome answers to that. So same question, but for a movie or a show. What's a movie or a show that you think everyone should watch, Priscilla?   Priscilla Lacerda  23:08 So, a movie that I like very much is The Pursuit of Happiness, because it's about perseverance in adverse life situations.   Trevor Freeman  23:18 Great Alana. What about you?   Alana Jones  23:20 The Shawshank Redemption, I love a good comeback story.   Trevor Freeman  23:24 Nice, awesome. If somebody offered you a free round trip - just for the record, I'm not offering you a free round trip - But if somebody offered you a free round trip flight to anywhere in the world, where would you go? Alana?   Alana Jones  23:37 I would love to go relax in the south of France with some wine, the warm weather and tour around on a big old boat.   Trevor Freeman  23:46 Perfect Priscilla, what but you   Priscilla Lacerda  23:49 Scotland seems like a magical place to visit.   Trevor Freeman  23:53 Yeah, it sure was a great answer. Who is someone that you admire? Priscilla?   Priscilla Lacerda  23:59 So for me, it's my husband because he was truly brave to leave everything behind in our home country to emigrate with me.   Trevor Freeman  24:07 Yeah, that can't have been easy for either of you. Alana, what about you?   Alana Jones  24:11 I would also say my spouse, he's the hardest working person I know and a great provider. He's also the best dad, we have three young boys and they absolutely adore him. He can be out working all day and still come home with energy to wrestle and play with them. And he just teaches them so many useful life skills. And I really, really adore watching them learn from them.   Trevor Freeman  24:31 Awesome. That's great answer. Okay, so I mean, these are typically not topic relevant questions, but I'm going to slip one in here as part of our rapid fire section. What is an emerging technology or trend in the energy sector that you're most excited about and that you think will have a massive impact? Priscilla, why don't you start?   Priscilla Lacerda  24:51 So the trend of buying an electric vehicle in our daily lives is having a massive impact on how we need to prepare this system to absorb the growing demand for power in residential and commercial units. I think this will also have a huge impact on the environment too. Because electric cars batteries will need to be discarded or recycled once they reach their lifespan.   Trevor Freeman  25:15 Yeah, I think you're totally right EVs are kind of that first technology when we look at the energy transition, the one that's maybe the furthest along, there's others to come. But I think you're totally right. It's the one that really we're starting to see what some of the challenges and opportunities are for that. So great answer, Alana, what about you?   Alana Jones  25:34 Yeah, so an emerging technology I was recently introduced to a company that produces wireless inductive charging for vehicles. So if you can imagine, there are these charging pads, basically, they're placed in the ground, and your vehicle gets equipped with a receiver that when you drive over these pads, charging is engaged, there's no need for wires or plugs or even to step out of your vehicle for that matter. It just seems like a really great technology. And I'm really anxious to see if it will be in Ottawa anytime soon. If we'll be seeing that around.  Where do you see the applications for that? Is that like in parking garages? Or parking lots? Or is that something embedded in the road when you drive over it? Yeah, it is embedded in the road. So the company works with a few, they've already done these installations with a few other companies. One thing we're busing fleets. So they have these large buses that go in charge, instead of doing it at the depot, they can kind of go in their lane, and they're really fast charging, and things like that. So it's a good application for that for larger vehicles as well.   Trevor Freeman  26:33 It's definitely one of those sectors, or those areas that you know, some of the possibilities out there are pretty exciting to see about how we might, you know, envision our lives in the future. Makes you think of those, you know, articles or those magazines that say this is what life is going to be like in 2050. And imagine if we're all driving around charging our cars while we drive, I think that's pretty cool. Okay, well, thank you both for joining me today. It's been really great getting to know you and hearing a little bit more about what you do and how you got to where you are. I'm really excited for you both as you continue to chart your career paths and decide, you know, where your interests and your passions lie and kind of follow that. But really, I'm glad we've got smart folks like you who are going to be helping us shape the future of energy, maybe chasing down those roads that charge our cars. So thanks very much for joining me. I really appreciate it.   Alana Jones  27:21 Thanks, Trevor. I appreciate you having us on the show.   Priscilla Lacerda  27:24 Yeah, thank you very much. It was awesome.   Trevor Freeman  27:26 Great. Thanks, guys. To everyone else out there. Thanks for listening, and we'll chat next time. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the thinkenergy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and it would be great if you could leave us a review and really help us spread the word. As always, we would love to hear from you. Whether it's feedback, comments or an idea for a show or guests. You can always reach us at thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com  

Micheline Dumont always seemed to have a creativitve and artistic flair, realizing early on when she was picking paint colours and stencilling walls with her mom. But never did she think that this would be the start of her interior decorating career. Micheline decided to pursue Interior Decorating at Algonquin College, graduating with honours, and launched her own business, Micheline Dumont Designs. She works closely with her clients to understand their preferences, needs, and budget, and then creates a plan to transform their spaces into functional and aesthetically pleasing kitchens, bathroomss, family rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and kids' spaces. In this episode, we not only learn about Micheline's speciality in interior decorating trends and how to make a room more welcoming but....

Liz Cobb has always had a passion for forest management and didn't think twice about taking Algonquin College's Forestry Technician program, graduating in the 80's. Liz has over 34 years of experience working in forest management, joining Natural Resources Canada as a Forest Operations Manager. Taking the Forestry Technician program prepared Liz for a career in nature, as she learned how to protect herself against wildlife, wear suitable warm clothing, learning how to collaboratively work with others, and the ultimate lesson of survival in the wilderness. In this episode......

30% of Algonquin College Pembroke's student population has a military connection, and one of those current students is Shauna Holland, a military veteran who spent ten years in the Canadian Armed Forces. Shauna's last major position was at Garrison Petawawa and she is currently enrolled in the Business Fundamentals Program. In this episode, Shauna shares what her transition has been like leaving the military and embarking on a new path as a civilian returning as a student at Algonquin College, speaking very highly of the campus and how welcoming it's been for her as a military veteran and spouse. She also speaks to the various resources and supports that are now available through Algonquin College Pembroke Campus to the military community, including a transition course for military members, success strategies for military spouses, and even AC's annual Canadian Armed Forces Day event! In the spring 2025, Shauna will be adding author to her resume, as she plans to release a book titled "Permission to Recover" which focuses on her transition out of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Madison Broad is an Carpentry Renovations Techniques Program Algonquin College Pembroke Campus alumni and a Weston Family Foundation grant recipient, currently a couple hundred hours away from completing her general carpentry apprenticeship at Dugan Hawkins Construction, with a goal of receiving the red seal designation. In this alumni spotlight episode, Madison shares how she first initially thought to pursue a career in social services as a nurse or personal support worker. But after assembling an IKEA bunk bed and discovering that carpentry ran in her family, she realized that she enjoyed building and constructing things, and moved to Pembroke from Sudbury to take Algonquin Clllege's Carpentry Renovations Techniques Program. Tune in to hear the "unique opportunity" that Madison took upon herself that landed her carpentry apprentice, her perspective on the changes in the industry's attitude towards women in carpentry, and advice she would give to other women who are interested in pursuing a career in the trades!

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting a true Canadian icon, Ricardo – a renowned chef, author, television personality, and entrepreneur. Notably, he's a recipient of the Order of Canada and the Ordre national du Québec for his contributions to the nation. Even after selling his business to Sobeys in 2021, Ricardo continues to be a media and food powerhouse, producing content at a prodigious level. In the news, we discuss the mighty Mississippi Waterway, the impacts on this climate change transportation corridor, and its North American food cost implications. We explore pressing topics like the Dairy Farmers' recent decisions to hold back on recommending a rate increase for 2024 and the fifth anniversary of cannabis legalization from both positive and negative angles. We unpack what a SNAP program is and how it could help feed Canadians that need help. Lastly, Michael visits Harlem and Red Rooster restaurant. Be sure to check out the Coffee Association of Canada's annual conference, and stop by and say hi to Sylvain and Michael in their pop-up podcast studio! About RicardoChef, author, television personality, entrepreneur: Ricardo is all that. Recognized throughout Canada, he represents a brand that embodies a contemporary vision of family life. His mission? To inspire, educate and bring people together to cook and eat together.His company offers a multiplatform culinary experience to Canadians. Among its main achievements:a magazine read by over 650,000 people every issuericardocuisine.com, the reference among Canadian cooking websites, with 7,000 recipes and 4.4 million monthly visitorsOver 1.2 million fans on social mediaa television show on ICI Radio-Canada Télé for the past 21 years and a number of other productions presented here and abroad13 books in French and 6 books in English, all bestsellersthree boutiques and three restaurants in Saint-Lambert, Quebec City and Lavalan online boutique offering the entire range of RICARDO productsa RICARDO ready-to-eat counter at the Galeries de la Capitale in Quebec Citya collection of cooking accessories available in 600 outlets across Canadaa range of over 100 RICARDO food products available exclusively at IGA, including some now sold in Sobeys stores in OntarioTrained at the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ), Ricardo continued his studies with a degree in broadcasting from Ottawa's Algonquin College before embarking on his well-known career as a communicator.Over the last several years, Ricardo was appointed to the Order of Canada and the Ordre national du Québec, thanks to his efforts to make the culinary arts accessible to all and for his involvement in various social causes. In 2017, he received an honorary degree from the Institut de tourisme et d'hôtellerie du Québec for his career achievements. He was also awarded an honorary doctorate in nutrition by Université Laval along with his wife Brigitte for their contributions to culinary issues and nutrition in Quebec.A man of compassion, Ricardo has been the spokesperson for over 15 years for La Tablée des Chefs, an organization whose mission is to feed people in need and to develop culinary education for youth. His commitment and devotion to young people has been rewarded with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.Lastly, along with architect Pierre Thibault and triathlete Pierre Lavoie, Ricardo is one of the founding members of Lab-École, a non-profit organization that aims to bring together multidisciplinary expertise to design the environment of tomorrow's schools.About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects to welding professionals around the world to share their passion and give you the right tips to stay on top of what's happening in the welding industry.Today's guest is Guy Seguin, Welding Professor and Program Coordinator at Algonquin College in Ottawa. Guy is also a Red Seal Journeyperson Welder and spent many years working in Alberta. After returning home, an opportunity presented to teach Welding part-time and although Guy never saw this as a career for him, his wife saw his potential. Fast forward 9 years later and Guy has loved his teaching career and educating the next generation through all his platforms. Tune in to learn more about his journey and words of wisdom for anyone interested in teaching. Follow Guy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sewingwithfirewelding/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrvmeZtqtbTAaiXlrqwKfXw Check out Algonquin College:Website: https://www.algonquincollege.com/Check out Weld.com:Website: https://weld.com/en-caThank you to our Podcast Advertisers:Canada Welding Supply: https://canadaweldingsupply.ca/WeldReady: https://weld-ready.ca/There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.  https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member

In this week's episode, my special guest is Karyn Hughes, RMT and Owner of Kneaded Touch. Karyn is a proud mother of 3 wonderful kids, has been a Massage Therapist for 22 years, a doula, an IBCLC, and a professor of Massage Therapy at Algonquin College. She opened her first clinic in 2007 and now has 3 in the Ottawa area named after her love of baking - Kneaded Touch.  In her free time, she volunteers with the Girl Guides, supports new RMTs, and loves to dote on her pets. She has found her passion in supporting and empowering women and children through their wellness journeys.  During our conversation with Karyn: We talked about her mission. What inspired her to become a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT), specialize in pre/postnatal, and open her own practice? She specializes in (ie. Prenatal massage, prenatal, infant and child massage, Swedish massage, CranioSacral therapy, and Myofascial Release) - what is her process through each therapy? Walk us through how a pregnant woman can benefit from massage therapy throughout her pregnancy and post-partum. Let's say she decides to book multiple sessions with you within the 9 months, tell us your process. Which months would you recommend which therapy and why?  Reference Links: Kneaded Touch

In this episode of Chasing the Insights, I talk to international publicist Tracy Lamourie. Tracy talks to us about all things PR. Tracy Lamourie, a high-profile international award-winning publicist, is the Founder and Managing Director of Lamourie Media Inc. Accredited by the iconic Cannes International Film Festival, Tracy is also a Universal Women's Network 2020 Woman of Inspiration Winner for the Women In Media award and the author of the upcoming book GET REPPED - Build Your Brand With Effective Public and Media Relations. Featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, The Hollywood Times, NBC TV, and other major media. Tracy works across borders and industries, from major entertainment projects to small businesses. She is also a well-known long-time advocate on a myriad of important worldwide issues, passionate about amplifying important messages and being a voice for those who most need one. Recognized by media around the world for her 20-year campaign that ultimately helped free an innocent man from death row to her work getting clients major media attention. In addition to her Women of Inspiration award, she is the winner of the First Place, Platinum award Hamilton Spectator ReadersChoice for PR 2018, and for Diamond 2019. In 2020 she was both a RBC Women of Influence Nominee and a nominee for the internationally prestigious 2020 Tällberg/Eliasson Global Leadership Prize. In the first quarter of 2022, leading resource for the news industry QWOTED named Tracy one of The Qwoted 100 - a quarterly ranking of the best PRs working in the industry today - "communications professionals with the best stories to tell and the most compelling way of telling them." Tracy was also recognized as the "Most Influential International Media and PR Specialist - 2022" by the Corporate Excellence Awards Tracy has guested more than 200 times on panels, TV, radio and high profile podcasts around the world speaking on leadership, empowerment, and entrepreneurship as well as all aspects of media and publicity. Tracy also speaks to diverse corporate and academic audiences (recent appearances include the Pennsylvania PR Association and Ottawa's Algonquin College).

In this episode Jay and D have a round table discussion about equity and inclusion in education with Tess Porter, Retired Professor at Algonquin College and former Graduation Coach for Black Students with the OCDSB, and DR. Venus Olla who organizes counselling and wellness programs at the University of Windor     #novascotiastrong #education #equity #community #inclusion

[Episode 26]Support The Service Center!: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844427/supportDr. Altaf Sovani is the founder and CEO of Alzen Consulting, focusing on hospitality, tourism, and education sectors. Altaf has over 27 years experience as a hospitality educator, with 13 years as the Academic Chair with the School of Hospitality and Tourism at Algonquin College in Ottawa, ON. In 2022, Altaf published his book, “Labor Crisis in Hospitality, Tourism & Event Industry – Finding Innovative Solutions for Recruitment and Retention of Millennials”. You can connect with Altaf on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-altaf-sovani-76743520His book can be found at most booksellers, including Amazon (https://a.co/d/4F3CceO) and Indigo Books (https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/labor-crisis-in-hospitality-tourism-event-industry) ----- Host: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and human experiences. He began working in the service industry at 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. He is an expert in service, hospitality operations, and management, with over two decades teaching at both colleges and universities across Canada.  William holds a PhD in Management and multiple degrees in hospitality and tourism. He in an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcast (all hosting sites): https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.com/share Questions or feedback about the show? Suggestions for future guests? Reach out - I would love to hear from you!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.ca LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/ Podcast art: Jack Designs a Graphics CompanySupport the showSupport The Service Center!: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844427/support

My next guest on The Richard Robbins Show represented Canada at the 1984 Olympics and now leads his own real estate team inside the country's capital in Ottawa, Ontario. Bill Meyer, a 35-year veteran in the Ottawa real estate market, is the Team Lead of The Tulip Team, one of RE/MAX's top-performing teams in Canada. After the 84' Olympics, Bill knew he had to provide for his wife and young child. He jokes that it was the barrier of entry to real estate that really helped push him into the industry. “Go to Algonquin College for 6 weeks, get your real estate license and we'll hire you.” Today, and nearly 40 years later, he helps his team of 12 agents and 5 support staff service the Ottawa, Ontario area with real estate buying and selling. Bill tells me that his number one priority is helping others achieve success. “What can I do to help you be successful in real estate? Most people, when they get into this business, don't know how to build a solid foundation for their business and my job is to do exactly that.” As a former Olympic athlete, Bill brings with him the discipline, dedication and desire of an Olympian to his real estate business, and is able to apply that experience to the training and mentoring that he provides to his team. In this episode of The Richard Robbins Show, Bill shares his secrets for going for gold in every aspect of your life. He shares stories of training for the Olympics and how you can bring that same energy into your business and personal life. He explains how to eliminate attrition from your business, how to build commodore among your peers and how he plans to live until he is the ripe old age of 111.

Blame it on Conan O'Brien and Saturday Night Live. Since the age of 16, Bryan Tobin has been in love with Broadcast media. He has had to overcome obstacles along the way including a lesser known disability called Sturge Webber Syndrome which caused him to have a stroke at age 11. He even readily admits that he has moments when his arm goes numb for 20 minutes at a time. Born in Newfoundland, he is the other Bryan Tobin… the first being the former Premier of Newfoundland. Undaunted, Bryan graduated from Carleton University wit a B.A. in Communications and later from Loyalist with a Post Grad Diploma in Sports Journalism and also from Algonquin College with a radio diploma. Ironically, we think Bryan is overqualified for broadcast and is better suited for podcasting. Bryan's podcast is called Tobin Tonight and he has had some very famous people on his show including Ed The Sock, Bianca Andreescu and the late Bob Saget. See below for the entire lineup or give the show a follow at http://tobintonight.com or subscribe on your favourite podcast app.  For a Transcription of this episode, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[Episode 25]Support The Service Center!: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844427/supportDr. Altaf Sovani is the founder and CEO of Alzen Consulting, focusing on hospitality, tourism, and education sectors. Altaf has over 27 years experience as a hospitality educator, with 13 years as the Academic Chair with the School of Hospitality and Tourism at Algonquin College in Ottawa, ON. In 2022, Altaf published his book, “Labor Crisis in Hospitality, Tourism & Event Industry – Finding Innovative Solutions for Recruitment and Retention of Millennials”. You can connect with Altaf on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-altaf-sovani-76743520His book can be found at most booksellers, including Amazon (https://a.co/d/4F3CceO) and Indigo Books (https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/labor-crisis-in-hospitality-tourism-event-industry) ----- Host: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and human experiences. He began working in the service industry at 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. He is an expert in service, hospitality operations, and management, with over two decades teaching at both colleges and universities across Canada. William holds a PhD in Management and multiple degrees in hospitality and tourism. He in an Associate Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listen to the podcast (all hosting sites): https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.com/share Questions or feedback about the show? Suggestions for future guests? Reach out - I would love to hear from you!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.caLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/Podcast art: Jack Designs a Graphics CompanySupport the showSupport The Service Center!: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1844427/support

In today's episode, I again chat with Heidi Hauver, the Ottawa, Canada-based Chief People Officer of TrackTik, where she's leading a world-class team building the World's Largest Security Workforce Management Company.I've known Heidi for a few years now. We originally met as part of the GROW HR mastermind program presented by HackingHR, where she quickly differentiated herself as an innovative and strategic people leader. Together we covered a lot of ground. Beginning with her experiences as a business executive supporting start-ups, alongside the human resources considerations for venture-backed organizations. We eventually landed on the topic of growth mindset for mid-career professionals - a topic I know well - discussing how education & professional credentials are essential ingredients, along with lived experiences, in developing the next era of business leaders. In today's rapidly changing job market, it is becoming increasingly important for leaders to consider resilience in their career planning. According to the Harvard Business Review, today the average tenure of a leader is five (5!) years. And Deloitte survey found that 85% of executives believe their industry will face significant disruption in the next three years. I always love my chats with Heidi & this one was no different, as she gives us all things to think about. Beyond that, I had a lot of fun, and hope you enjoy our conversation, as much as I did recording it.Heidi HauverHeidi is an innovative and strategic people leader who partners with innovative companies to provide executive leadership in human resources with over twenty years of experience in multiple industries. Focused on transformational HR, since 2007 she has founded an HR practice and built three HR departments for companies from the ground up. As Chief People Officer of TrackTik / Trackforce Valiant she leads a world class team helping to build the World's Largest Security Workforce Management Company.Heidi's energetic leadership and constant innovation have earned her several awards, including an Alumni of the Year Award (Business) with Algonquin College, the inaugural nationally recognized 2018 Leadership Agency Award for Woman of Distinction, a 2017 Top 25 HR Professional, a 2012 Ottawa Business Journal/Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Forty Under 40 Award, and a 2012 CATA Information Technology Strategic HR Leadership Award. LinkedInThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. We tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture. And if you enjoy the work we're doing here, consider giving us a 5-star rating, leaving a comment & subscribing. It ensures you get updated whenever we release new content & really helps amplify our message.LinkedInInstagramTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

Order the THIRD EDITION of How to Make It in the New Music Business here: https://book.aristake.comDanielle Allard is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Twitch Partner. She has been performing publicly for over 15 years and graced stages across Canada and Europe.This Ottawa native has toured Germany, Portugal and much of Canada but also performs 3 times a week for an international audience as a music streamer. Her festival appearances include features at RBC Bluesfest, Marvest, Jazz Fest, Mountain Man Music Festival, and a main stage feature at Ottawa's CityFolk Festival. She has also been featured in showcases at Megaphono and Folk Music Ontario. She has released three studio albums "INVADER," "Chameleon" and "Passing Notes" and is currently in the studio recording her fourth. INVADER is a 6 song concept album with 6 video series. She is known for her charity work in the nation's capital, donating over 30 performances to various charities each year and raising over $18,000 for various charities on her stream. Apart from her music, she is a community builder, teaching public relations and stage performance at Algonquin College. She runs a variety of virtual community events on her Discord server weekly, creating a space for us all to exist.04:30 Bowl of dinosaurs explained08:19 Embracing Twitch during the pandemic13:54 Livestreaming milestones and achieving Twitch partnerships16:12 Inside Danielle's home studio18:03 Scheduling livestreams and keeping motivated to perform25:32 Gamification of watching things: raid trains and channel points explained30:38 Levels of community participation within a livestream36:15 Bowl of dinosaurs (continued)38:43 Broader Twitch community and artist accountability51:22 Moderation and making listeners feel safe56:16 Post-pandemic engagement and viewership1:00:13 Does Twitch partnership accommodate illnesses or vacation?1:05:26 How long the affiliate application process takes1:06:27 Switching cameras while performing live1:09:01 Final questionSubscribe to The New Music Business: https://aristake.com/nmbAri's Take Academy (use code NMB for 10% off): https://aristakeacademy.comWatch more discussions like this: https://bit.ly/3LavMpaConnect with Ari's Take:Website: https://aristake.comAcademy: https://aristakeacademy.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aristake_TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aris.takeTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArisTakeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aristake1 Connect with Ari Herstand:Website: https://ariherstand.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/ariherstandTwitter: https://twitter.com/ariherstandYouTube: https://youtube.com/ariherstandConnect with Danielle Allard:Website: https://danielleallard.comTwitch: https://twitch.tv/danielleallardInstagram:https://instagram.com/daniellejallardYouTube: https://youtube.com/user/daniellejallardEdited and mixed by Maxton HunterMusic by Brassroots DistrictProduced by the team at Ari's Take Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our Season 3 finale, we spend another week outside of the normal O3L era to discuss our Top 5 Songs of 2022.  Not only that, but we have something really special for you, as our Third Lads this week are Sarah Cogan and Dylan Frankland from Toronto dream pop band Tallies.  Yes, that's right...the band behind the 2022 record Patina that Brett picked as his #1 album of the year last week. We cover a lot of the amazing songs that this year had to offer, from deep underground tracks to the tunes that had the whole world singing along, as well as a whole bunch of other totally 2022 topics: Condiments!  Kool-Aid!  Urban Outfitters!  Gothic Horror Clowns!  Politicians (isn't that kinda the same thing as gothic horror clowns??)!  Climate change!  Swifties!  Plus, Sarah & Dylan offer insights into their new album, their writing process, and Tallies' 2022 highlights.  If you are already a Tallies fan, you'll love this episode...if you're new to Tallies, be prepared to become a fan!   Happy New Year!  We can't wait for you to see what's in store for Season 4!   About Tallies: Tallies started in earnest when singer Sarah Cogan, guitarist Dylan Frankland, and drummer Cian O'Neill began collaborating in late 2017. A proto-version of the band began at Algonquin College, when Sarah met Dylan during a music engineering course that saw the two become lab partners. All throughout their career, they've dove into the bands that would influence their sound–the Sundays, the Smiths, Aztec Camera–all while adding their own signature elements; Sarah's airy-yet-arresting vocals, Dylan's stunning gossamer guitar work, Cian's astronomic drumming. They got down to business rather quickly, as in 2019, their debut self-titled album was released on Hand Drawn Dracula in Canada and Kanine Records in the United States. Solidifying the band's stature as Canada's leading dream pop scholars, its mix of upbeat pop hooks and heady, larger-than-life production won the band critical acclaim from the indie underground to the mainstream alike. They began work straight away on a second record, which would prove to be an even more life-affirming endeavor than their debut.  With their brand new sophomore album, Patina, Toronto-based indie pop band Tallies have found a way to expertly walk that razor-thin tightrope, nodding to their favorite bands of the past while transforming their sound into something tight, bright, and undeniably fresh.    

In the last episode of 2022, the LIVE show from Algonquin Commons Theatre. The Bitches were joined by David Moscop, William Johnson, Shawn Menard, and Sam Hersh.Big thanks to the Algonquin College Students' Association for hosting us.See you in 2023 or on Twitter.Become a paid subscriber at badandbitchy.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The fellas are finally back together and this week they come to you LIVE from Ottawa at Algonquin College! Uncle Chen couldn't look more cool. Smoking like a chimney AND crushing an absolutely bonkers marathon time. Speaking of smoking, one study out of Ottawa is saying that smoking weed could very well lead to more lung disease than smoking tobacco. By the way, do you have Crohn's disease? Well if you do, you should thank your ancestors. It's likely your autoimmune disease is a direct result of your ancestors surviving the black death. Lots of speculation in this weeks episode, but here is something that needs no speculation whatsoever - how horrible it is for the body to chug 12 energy drinks in 10 minutes. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

The fellas are finally back together and this week they come to you LIVE from Ottawa at Algonquin College! Uncle Chen couldn't look more cool. Smoking like a chimney AND crushing an absolutely bonkers marathon time. Speaking of smoking, one study out of Ottawa is saying that smoking weed could very well lead to more lung disease than smoking tobacco. By the way, do you have Crohn's disease? Well if you do, you should thank your ancestors. It's likely your autoimmune disease is a direct result of your ancestors surviving the black death. Lots of speculation in this weeks episode, but here is something that needs no speculation whatsoever - how horrible it is for the body to chug 12 energy drinks in 10 minutes. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

Katie studied Film and English at Carleton University, TV Broadcasting at Algonquin College and filmmaking at the prestigious Summer Institute of Film and Television and Women in the Director's Chair. In the two decades that followed, Katie enjoyed an award-winning career as a screenwriter and director, collaborating on projects in animation, television and motion pictures. Supported by the Ontario Arts Council and Canada Council for the Arts, her films screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival, Sudbury Cinefest, Local Heroes International Film Festival and the NSI Film Exchange.In 2013, Katie's first-ever manuscript, Gone Monday, won top prize in the international Mslexia Women's Novel Writing Competition. Buoyed by this unexpected success, and with her trusty golden retriever, Levi, by her side, Katie began writing another novel that was to become her publishing debut. The thriller Dark August is set in the Wellington West neighbourhood where she lives with her husband, Andy. The novel became an international bestseller and inspired a sequel. The follow-up to Dark August brings back her feisty protagonist for another cold case in the novel, Poison Lilies. Katie's beloved Levi lives on in both novels.https://katietallo.com/Today's episode is brought to you by John's full series of crime thrillers available right now. You can get them through Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/John-A.-Hoda/e/B00BGPXBMM%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share  You can also sign up for the newsletter at http://www.JohnHoda.com to get a free copy of John's new novella Liberty City Nights.Thank you for listening. If you have a moment to spare please leave a rating or comment on Apple Podcasts as that will help us expand the circle around our campfire. If you have any questions please feel to reach out to me via my website http://www.johnhoda.com

I interview Algonquin College animation graduate Stephany Victorine at Ottawa International Animation Festival (Sep 23, 2022) • Brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY AMAZON PAGE -> Please click here before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEO FINANCIAL -> Canadians get $50 for signing up for the free Neo cash back credit card and free high interest money account here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠⁠⁠ • Follow my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ then follow my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click follow at my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SHOP MY MERCH: Buy my shirts at my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. DEALS FROM MY SPONSORS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free trial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of Amazon Prime. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free online speed dating⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sparkthegenius/message

I interview Algonquin College  @AcademicAlgonquin  animation students Kaitlynn Anderson-Butcher  @kaitlynnanderson-butcher7594 , Gia, Aisha at the Ottawa International Animation Festival  @OttawaIntlAnimationFestival  Animators' Picnic (Sep 23, 2022) Brought to you by:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MY AMAZON PAGE -> Please click here before every time you shop on Amazon, to support me for free: ⁠⁠⁠https://amazon.com/shop/sparkthegenius⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEO FINANCIAL -> Canadians get $50 for signing up for the free Neo cash back credit card and free high interest money account here: ⁠⁠https://go.sparkthegenius.com/neo50⁠⁠ • Follow my ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠. For a free gift card, sign up for TikTok ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ then follow my ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠. Subscribe to my ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠. Click follow at my ⁠⁠⁠Amazon page⁠⁠⁠. SHOP MY MERCH: Buy my shirts at my ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Merch⁠⁠⁠. DEALS FROM MY SPONSORS: ⁠⁠⁠Free trial⁠⁠⁠ of Amazon Prime. ⁠⁠⁠Free online speed dating --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sparkthegenius/message

Hello! Please allow me to introduce you to Andrea Chase a Communications Consultant and Entrepreneur from Ottawa, Canada. Her most recent venture, ProCabby LTD., is a technology startup; a free mobile app aiming to help modernize and rebuild the Taxi Industry. She is passionate about Entrepreneurship, Women in Business and Women in Tech; and working on the mental stamina required to go the distance in business. Andrea has a degree in Psychology from Concordia University, and a Diploma in Small & Medium Enterprise Management from Algonquin College. In her spare time, she loves dancing, culinary adventures, and exploring the world. To learn more about Andrea, please reach out on LinkedIn. Share with someone who needs to be inspired and empowered. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Best Health, Mo Akins

Aaron Ferguson is an Ottawa-based photographer and scanographer living with colour blindness (colour vision deficiency) and type 1 diabetes. He holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from the University of New Brunswick and a Certificate in Photography Techniques from Algonquin College. Through minimalist still life imagery, portraiture and street photography, his work resists the conformity of popular media platforms to challenge ideas of perception and visual representation. Employing an analytic and methodical approach, his artistic practice seeks to redirect our thought processes that are often subconsciously manipulated by external forces, with a focus on dismantling the hegemony of media influence on our daily lives. Ferguson's work has been exhibited three times as part of the annual juried SPAO A+ Exhibition (2018, 2020-2021). In 2018, his image “That Empty Feeling” won the People's Choice Award. Limited-edition prints and NFTs (non-fungible tokens) of his work are part of many private collections around the world. In March of 2021, Aaron became one of the first scanography artists in the world to sell NFTs. Collectors of his artwork include artists Fernando Gallegos and Alejandro Cartagena, and American entrepreneur Mark Cuban. https://linktr.ee/aaronrferguson https://opensea.io/collection/aaronferguson-muted https://foundation.app/@aaronrferguson https://www.aaronferguson.ca --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewrongadvicepod/support

If you live in Ontario, you could support future agriculture diploma students and get a chance to win a new 2022 GMC Sierra valued at over $70,000. The #WinThisTruck lottery is the brainchild of Keith Bean, dealer with Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC at Carleton Place, Ont. Bean, a key player in making the Algonquin College... Read More

EPISODE 39 - what is the green needle?The Green Needle specializes in sustainable and eco-friendly sewing classes. Our motto is Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose and we apply that to our classes. We offer sewing classes and workshops - from beginner to advanced. Our teaching methods are based on a practical approach. From alteration, deconstruction, and restyling, the students learn about clothing construction, pattern drafting, tailoring methods, body types, principle and details of design, and textile.We give students the foundation needed to sew like professionals, while also teaching in an artistic way in order to create unique, timeless and sustainable fashion. After taking our courses, students will be able to repair, alter, restyle and  design clothes for themselves, family, friends, and potential customers.Ludmila (Lucy) PopovaMeet Ludmila, tailor, artisan, educator, and the founder of The Green Needle. With over 15 years of experience in designing, producing and altering apparel, Ludmila has found her true passion: teaching others how to recycle and repurpose their wardrobes! Ludmila has been certified in design and tailoring by the Professional Lyceum of Fashion in Tomsk, Russia. She also holds a Master's Degree in Education from the Tomsk State University. In 2005, Ludmila started SewLux - a custom clothing and alteration business in Ottawa. Since 2008, Lucy has been successfully  teaching sewing classes in Ottawa through Algonquin College, the OCDSB and Eco Equitable.In her classes, Ludmila uses a dynamic, hands-on teaching style to impact enthusiasm and inspiration for those waiting to gain the necessary hands-on experience and knowledge to develop their own unique styles, and turn fashion's leftovers into timeless creations. Lucy is an advocate for green fashion and the difference it can make in helping to sustain our planet!https://www.thegreenneedle.com/For more about our business please visithttps://upcyclecanada.ca/Podcast created by True Media SolutionsThank you to Jacob Moon for creating our Podcast Soundtrack - please visit www.JacobMoon.com Support the show

“What does this person bring or add to our company?” - Heidi Hauver Traditionally, companies talk about cultural fit, and may look for linear, progressive career paths. Today's interview suggests we turn those traditions on their head and look at what people (including ourselves) can ADD to a particular context, vs. how they fit. We also discuss what moving from transactional to transformational looks like in action. My guest is Heidi Hauver who is currently the VP People Experience at Shinydocs, a technology scale up rethinking the way you find, understand, and action your data. Fairly new to her role, she is embracing the question “where do we want to evolve to?” She has won many awards and is an active volunteer in her community. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you'll discover:

In this episode, we sit down with David Danielson as part of a continuation of Off the Tracks' series, Going Solo. David is a founding partner of DK Law in Ottawa, a firm he opened with his friend from law school directly after they completed their articles. Prior to his legal career, David worked as a computer scientist with the federal government. We kick off this episode by sharing how Kijiji brought David and Piper together way back in 2014. We later dive into how David has used the referrals to build his practice, his experience teaching in the Paralegal program at Algonquin College, how he sets clear expectations with his clients, and how a single speeding ticket led David to appear at the Court of Appeal in Quebec. (You can find David's speeding ticket journey on CanLii here and here!) Learn more about the Law Society of Ontario referral service here. Follow us on Instagram @offthetrackspodcast, check out our website offthetrackspodcast.com, or connect with us by emailing podcast.offthetracks@gmail.com. Thanks for taking some time to step off the tracks with us! - Erin & Piper Did you know there are free and confidential mental health supports available to law students, paralegals, and lawyers in every province and territory? Click here to learn more and access services.

Patrick Louis-Seize is a recent graduate of the sommelier program at Algonquin College in Ottawa. In this episode, we chat about the process of becoming a sommelier, how sommeliers (or product consultants) can help you find a wine that suits your taste and budget, as well as talking about some of our favourite varietals and regions. You can reach Pat at patrick.louisxvi@gmail.com At the end of the episode I mention three wines to try: Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2020, $17.95 at LCBO Luis Cañas Crianza 2017, $19.95 at LCBO, Tempranillo Blend Domaine Fond Croze Confidence Côtes du Rhône 2019, $14.95 (on sale) at LCBO, which is a Grenache/Syrah blend

We take a deep dive into Ryans Coffee addiction How much does he spend on coffee and should he buy something else instead? Some shiftheads offer their advice to Ryan.  Many Canadians are re-evaluating their careers. What will you need to future-proof a new career? Claude Brulé, President and CEO at Algonquin College, shares how to start fresh, what skills polytechnics offer, and more.  Plus, RUOK with diapers? what about Cracker Barrell? or Self Checkout? HEY, DO YOU LIKE PODCASTS? Why not subscribe to ours? find it on Apple, Google, Spotify & Curiouscast.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Partner and Senior Designer at Hager International Karl has over 20 years design experience and is a graduate of Algonquin College in Ottawa and has a Diploma of Interior Design. He is also a 2010 inductee of his alma mater Hall of Fame for the School of Media and Design. Karl's background is in hospitality which included partnership in a restaurant located in Whistler, BC, Canada. Karl is NCIDQ qualified, is registered with the Interior Designer Institute of BC, the Interior Designers of Nova Scotia and the Interior Designers of Canada. www.hagerinc.com https://www.instagram.com/hagerdesigninternational/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/company/hagerinc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karltravisathagerinc/ https://www.foodandwine.com/news/shake-shack-first-drive-thru https://www.brooklyndumplingshop.com/ https://www.qsrmagazine.com/outside-insights/geofencing-can-minimize-face-face-interactions-restaurants https://marybrowns.com/ Quotes “There are so many shifts happening as a result of the behavioral shifts with consumers - designers are reacting, absorbing, and developing new solutions.” - Joseph “Things like drive thru's were shunned for the most part.” - Joseph “What also shunned it was city council, because of the environmental factor.” - Karl “There's potential for overcorrection, but it depends on the board rooms of the large companies, they have some very smart people and they pay them to do the research.” - Karl “It's giving people the option to not interact with other people, so it's all about choice.” - Karl “McDonald's was always way ahead of the game.” - Karl “It's all automated. You can see the appeal from investors - its very low cost of entry, you dont need a lot of labor, and the food is delicious.” - Joseph “It has a lot to do with location as well, and rent/leasing/availability. And of course the labor shortage - this will factor into how companies will determine what they want to do.” - Karl “I used to go to Starbucks a lot and I don't go anymore .... I'm gonna get my coffee and go on with my life.” - Karl “What if people want to stay and watch? Maybe it's a spectacle … watch the hustle and bustle of what's happening behind the glass wall with these robots. I love watching people as well.” - Karl “It was always fun to go into the village, sit on the patio, and patio rules. You'r

This episode is sponsored by Davwill Consulting. Emotional agility? Yep, it's needed more now than ever. Let's chat! Click Here Chrystal Toop is a Storyteller, Counselor, and member of the Pikwakanagan First Nation. Formerly Site Coordinator for Omamiwinini Pimadjwowin: The Algonquin Cultural Way Centre's Kabeshinan Minitig Pavilion an Indigenous Art Gallery & Archeological Exhibit, Chrystal has experience with Indigenizing spaces and has worked with national and grassroots Indigenous organizations on issues related to best practices of homelessness, youth and women's rights, criminal justice, maternal and family mental health, cultural education, Indigenous-led research, and information governance. Chrystal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Carleton University, a Healing and Wellness Counsellor Diploma, registration as a Social Services Worker, and recently completed Algonquin College's first online cohort of the Indigenous Tourism Entrepreneurship training program. She will embark on a Masters of Adult Education, Women's Leadership & Community Development with St. Francis Xavier University, this coming spring. A founder of Aunties on the Road, as well as the healing justice plantcestral healing project Wananoshka Mashkiki, Chrystal operates a social enterprise and community practice known as Blackbird Medicines and was recently featured in a CBC article about Indigenous Death Doulas. Chrystal is humbled to provide coordination and support as a contracted Research Associate for the Mamiwi Maadaadizi initiative at Algonquin College's Waterfront Campus in Pembroke, Ontario. Connect with Chrystal at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrystal-toop-339ab220a/ www.blackbirdmedicines.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/chrystal_dawne/ https://www.instagram.com/blackbird_medicines/ https://www.facebook.com/BlackbirdMedicines/

My guest today and I met at an EXGO Reunion in Cancun in 2008. His first season was as an au pair Mini Club G.O in Club Med Huatulco in 1997 and his first contract season was in Eleuthera in 1998/1999. From Ottawa, please help me welcome Jason “Big Jay” Reid! Before Club Med, Big Jay was finishing up a 2-year diploma from Algonquin College in Ottawa in Recreation & Facilities Management. Part of his studies involved going to Club Med on a 3-week placement. His roommate that first season was none other than the Chief of Circus, Darwin. As a result of that pairing, Big Jay was determined to learn Circus and became involved with the Circus Shows, as he loved everything about Trapeze (learning the boards, pulling safety lines and catching during the comedy skits of the Circus Shows). He shares a few funny stories with the same theme-almost losing his bathing suit on a picnic boat or losing his bloomers during a circus skit! Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have an amazing guest this week, Bernadeth Betchi!Bernadeth brought her incredible knowledge to an especially important conversation that everyone should have in business and in life.Is your business inclusive? If you had to think about it, chances are it's not. I sat down with Bernadeth and had a very profound conversation about inclusivity in business (and life!) and let me tell you, I learned a lot! And I know you will too.  Bernadeth Betchi – President & Founder of Sankofa Consultants GroupBernadeth has a Bachelor of Communication, a Masters of Women and Gender Studies and is a PhD candidate in Philosophy Feminist and Gender Studies at the University of Ottawa. She has worked at the Prime Minister of Canada's Office, at the Canadian Human Rights Commission and she is a professor of Communications and Human Rights at Algonquin College. Bernadeth has helped governments and organizations to become diversity, equity and inclusion focused. Where to find Bernadeth:FacebookInstagramWebsiteIn this episode:[8:45] Are you doing things in your business that are actually harmful or excluding people?[12:13] There's always room for progress and improvement[25:03] How can we elevate the voices that need to be heard?[33:13] Are there policies we should be implementing?[42:47] It's extremely important not to lose yourself and your core values for profitLinks mentioned in this episode:[46:50] Unconscious Bias Workshop with Bernadeth Betchi Other helpful links: Hustle: A Business Building Community for First-time Female Entrepreneurs Let's get friendly on social: FacebookInstagramI'd love to hear from you! Please rate and review this podcast. If you have any suggestions, feel free to DM me on any of my socials or send me an email! Subscribe below to the Hey Spark Plug! Podcast and be the first to know when a new episode drops! Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyJoin Jan every Wednesday for quick and easy actionable lessons to help reach your business goals and keeping you on track to build something magical! 

Jeffrey McAvoy is a full-time corporate and commercial lawyer.  He has a history of working with tech startups including Elon Musk when they were looking at the internet and the way services were being provided.  Many of the principles that were emerging from helping them set up the first of their successful companies, led JP to write his book, The Millionaire's Lawyer.  He has since taken the steps to successfully run his firm in the virtual world.  Don't miss these Highlights:  The past year has seen leaps and bounds in the development of online business, and his firm was already set up to operate remotely and successfully online Moving to virtual businesses allows them to meet with the client and effectively manage their accounts from around the globe The evolution of creating his podcast and sharing stories with business owners about the legal struggles and the successes they have had in growing their businesses Helping clients realize what their end goal is so that they can grow and ultimately sell their business with confidence Remember to remain accountable along the way and monitor that goal to ensure that you are still on track to achieve it for yourself and your business About the Guest:  Jeffrey (JP) McAvoy practices corporate and commercial law with ConductLaw (http://www.conductlaw.com (www.conductlaw.com)) and is the founder of “The Millionaire's Lawyer” podcast.  JP assists his clients with a wide range of transactions including financings and acquisitions, re-organizations, and corporate structuring matters. He acts for clients buying and selling businesses and represents a diverse range of corporations in Canada, the United States, and Eastern Asia. JP also teaches Corporate Law at Algonquin College and works with financial, insurance, and accounting advisers to provide tax, trust and estate planning advice to entrepreneurial clients and professionals. Prior to commencing private practice, JP worked with Elon Musk as a founding employee of Silicon Valley start-up Zip2, which was sold to Compaq and later merged with Alta Vista. He is a Contributing writer for the New Economy Watch, founding member of the Ottawa Junior Chamber of Commerce, and a Business Legal Consultant with CPLS.PA (http://www.cplspa.com (www.cplspa.com)).  https://jpmcavoy.com/ (https://jpmcavoy.com/) https://jpmcavoy.com/podcast/ (https://jpmcavoy.com/podcast/) https://jpmcavoy.mykajabi.com/ (https://jpmcavoy.mykajabi.com/) to get a free digital copy of “The Millionaire's Lawyer” About the Host:  Duff Gardner is an award-winning 7-figure marketer, startup founder and digital producer.  Today, he leverages his 30+ years in a diverse range of businesses and his journey overcoming a series of out-of-the-blue panic attacks to help impact-driven entrepreneurs leverage the power of what he calls “startup thinking” to start, scale and serve in a big way.  He is the host of the podcast Off My Duff - The Entrepreneur Podcast and Founder of the training company Offers that Sell.  Duff holds an MSc. in Learning Sciences and Information Technology from Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley, is a fierce advocate of LGBT+ rights and animal rescue, and lives in beautiful Victoria BC.  His mantra is: “teach what you love, live from your truth”. http://www.offmyduff.com (www.offmyduff.com)  Website -  https://duffgardner.com/ (https://duffgardner.com/) Linked in - https://www.linkedin.com/in/duffgardner/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/duffgardner/) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/offmyduff (https://www.facebook.com/offmyduff) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/duffgardner/ (https://www.instagram.com/duffgardner/) Twitter - https://twitter.com/offmyduff (https://twitter.com/offmyduff) Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/c/DUFFGARDNER/ (https://www.youtube.com/c/DUFFGARDNER/)   Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our...

Carter is a Keynote and Breakout Speaker who has spoken on Parliament Hill and other venues about disability rights, equality and justice. He is ambitious and driven about how to best address the UN Sustainable Development Goal 10.  As a Business Owner or Entrepreneur, you need someone on your team that can quickly think on their feet and develop solutions to problems. You also need someone who can speak their mind and show initiative. Look no further. Carter has honed his critical thinking and problem-solving skills during his applied studies in both the Business Management and Entrepreneurship and the Business – Marketing programs at Algonquin College. Carter has a keen understanding of the importance of business strategy and implementation on business success.  He is prepared to utilize his training to build strategic business plans, sales plans, and marketing communication plans through research of the current industry and market analysis. To book Carter for your live event, virtual summit, or TEDx, go to: https://www.facebook.com/carter.grusys.7/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgrusys/