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Sam Jenkins is the managing partner of Punchcard Systems, a digital transformation studio focused on transforming people, workplaces, and communities through technology. He has always believed that enriching people's whole selves serves as a cornerstone to creating a better community. That's why his entrepreneurial journey started as Co-Founder and CEO of Wellnext, a software startup focused on building technology for workplace wellness, and later as one of the founding team members of Startup Edmonton. He has provided leadership and expertise to several organizations, including the boards of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra and the Lieutenant Governor's Arts Awards Foundation, as well as held governance roles with the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival. Sam's commitment to his community led him to being named one of Edmonton's Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue Magazine (2012), and in 2013 the University of Alberta recognized him with the Horizon Award as an outstanding young alumnus. Currently, Sam serves as Vice Chair of the Winspear Centre for Music, and is leading the facility's 40,000 square foot expansion, including new performance venues, classrooms, and creative spaces. https://www.linkedin.com/in/samjenkins/ https://www.instagram.com/samjenkins/ #TechForGood #DigitalLeadership #StartupCommunity #YEGBusiness #SocialImpact ---------------------------- Stay Connected with #CanadasEntrepreneur! Join our growing community of entrepreneurs across Canada! Don't miss out on inspiring interviews, expert insights, and the latest business trends from the people shaping the future of our economy.
Send us a textWhat happens when a talent acquisition strategy evolves into a national movement connecting Canada's fragmented tech ecosystems? Philippe Burns, recently named one of Calgary's top innovators in Avenue Magazine, reveals the remarkable journey behind Tech Thursday—a grassroots event series that's become the beating heart of Alberta's innovation community.From its humble beginnings as a Neo Financial recruitment initiative to its current status as an independent company hosting 175+ events with over 20,000 attendees, Tech Thursday represents a masterclass in community-building. The secret? Creating casual environments where meaningful connections happen organically, without the forced networking that plagues so many tech events.Burns introduces us to the "flywheel effect"—the powerful cycle where successful tech companies spawn new ventures, creating self-reinforcing momentum that transforms entire regions. This pattern, witnessed in innovation hotspots worldwide, is emerging in Alberta's ecosystem, with Neo Financial (itself a Skip the Dishes offshoot) now catalyzing numerous startups.Most compelling is Tech Thursday's mission to dissolve boundaries between traditionally isolated Canadian tech communities. Their expansion to Edmonton and Ottawa aims to facilitate crucial cross-city relationships between investors, founders, and talent. As Burns explains, "We're adding more cities, but we're also connecting investors, founders, maybe their first engineering hire between these cities as well, so we can build a stronger Canadian-wide tech hub."For founders and community builders alike, this candid conversation offers invaluable insights into balancing ambition with authenticity, quantity with quality, and hype with genuine value. Ready to contribute to Alberta's innovation flywheel? Reach out to Philippe directly on LinkedIn with your ideas for speakers, topics, or feedback. Shift by Alberta Innovates focuses on the people, businesses and organizations that are contributing to Alberta's strong tech ecosystem.
Meet Quan Ly, Founder of Evil Corporation Brewing.By day, Quan Ly is a Chartered Professional Accountant and founder of McRally, a boutique fractional CFO services firm helping small businesses across Canada. By night, he's the co-owner of Evil Corporation Brewing, a playful yet passionate brand dedicated to “world domination through quality craft beer.” Named one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 for 2024, Quan is a true entrepreneur whose passion for craft beer and creativity led to the birth of Evil Corp Brewing in 2018.Outside of his brewing ventures, Quan keeps himself motivated through working out, reading, golfing, and sharing motivational content on his Instagram. Join us as Quan shares his journey from CPA to brewery co-owner, Evil Corporation's unique brand story, and his perspective on balancing a professional career with a growing craft beer empire.Guest:Quan Ly: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokEvil Corp Brewing: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | WebsiteHost: Mark Kondrat: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website Explore84: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website
Meet Quan Ly, Founder of Evil Corporation Brewing.By day, Quan Ly is a Chartered Professional Accountant and founder of McRally, a boutique fractional CFO services firm helping small businesses across Canada. By night, he's the co-owner of Evil Corporation Brewing, a playful yet passionate brand dedicated to “world domination through quality craft beer.” Named one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 for 2024, Quan is a true entrepreneur whose passion for craft beer and creativity led to the birth of Evil Corp Brewing in 2018.Outside of his brewing ventures, Quan keeps himself motivated through working out, reading, golfing, and sharing motivational content on his Instagram. Join us as Quan shares his journey from CPA to brewery co-owner, Evil Corporation's unique brand story, and his perspective on balancing a professional career with a growing craft beer empire.Guest:Quan Ly: Instagram | LinkedIn | TikTokEvil Corp Brewing: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | WebsiteHost: Mark Kondrat: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website Explore84: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website
In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, we are joined by Meg Wilcox. Meg loves a great story. Her earliest audio memories are from when she was only 4 or 5 years old, listening to CBC Radio in her dad's art studio. While he painted big sweeping landscapes, she would divide her page into frames to make her own comic strip-like stories -- one frame just wasn't enough! In hindsight, it probably isn't too surprising that Meg ended up a journalist. She spent many years travelling the country as a radio host, producer and reporter with the CBC, CKUA, and the Banff Centre. Now, she teaches audio storytelling, podcasting, and media freelance in the Journalism and Digital Media program at Mount Royal University in Calgary. She is also co-director of the Community Podcast Initiative -- a place to encourage and explore storytelling and community connection while amplifying and supporting voices that are under-represented and misrepresented in traditional media. Meg is an award-winning podcaster, and in 2020 she was one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 under 40. Her first book is called The New Journalist's Guide to Freelancing, and it's out now via Broadview Press. Listen in as we talk about: 3:51 Meg's journey in becoming a journalist 8:49 Key learning experiences as a journalist 11:05 The importance of being curious 14:17 Creating a safe space for learning 15:54 Developing and teaching a podcasting course 21:19 Meg's PhD studies with the University of Glasgow 26:22 Meg's collaboration with Inside Out Theatre 29:44 The role of podcasting in education now and in the future 38:17 Indigenous voices, knowledge, and expertise in podcasting 46:10 The Community Podcast Initiative 49:42 Meg's book: The New Journalist's Guide to Freelancing 55:28 Meg's words of wisdom Connect with Meg: Websites: Meg Wilcox: http://www.megwilcox.com/ The Community Podcast Initiative: https://thepodcaststudio.ca/ Instagram: @meghw @communitypodyyc Twitter: @meghw Book: The New Journalist's Guide to Freelancing: Building Your Career in the New Media Landscape Podcast: Community Podcast Initiative (CPI) Podcast Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech Instagram: @tianafech Facebook: @tianafech Book: Online Course Creation 101: A step-by-step guide to creating your first online course Today's episode is produced by VOLT Productions, a full-service podcast production agency helping creators and entrepreneurs launch, grow and monetize their shows. You can learn more about the agency's founder Simona, their work and their team by going to www.voltproductions.co. KEY LEARNING EXPERIENCES AS A JOURNALIST “Journalists have to be curious. Without curiosity and wanting to look at things from other people's points of view, you can't translate that to an audience.” Meg emphasizes the paramount importance of expertise, facts, and context within the realms of journalism, particularly in an era burgeoning with misinformation and disinformation. She highlights the shift in journalism towards acknowledging not just academic experts but also individuals with lived experiences, underlining the richness this diversity brings to understanding stories. Engaging with a broad spectrum of experts, Meg underscores the continuous learning and enriching encounters that journalism facilitates as well as the expertise required in crafting informed narratives. Furthermore, Meg reflects on the unique allure of live radio broadcasts, stressing the irreplaceable experience of real-time conversations and the organic, compelling nature of such interactions. She underscores the significance of collaboration and the human element in creating meaningful content, celebrating the magic of live or minimally edited broadcasts in connecting with the audience. These live exchanges are important not only in disseminating news but also in offering diverse perspectives and insights, thereby enriching the listener's experience and understandi...
Carmen Morin (http://carmenmorin.com/)is an award-winning concert pianist, teacher, and entrepreneur. Her orchestral debut at the age of 10 sparked several guest solo performances with orchestras throughout Canada, including a performance tour for the Canadian Embassy. Following her faculty position at her city's University Conservatory, she launched her commercial music school in 2013. Under her leadership, Morin Music has grown to a multiple 7-figure small business with a team of over 45 staff and faculty. Programs at Morin Music currently provide education to over 1000 students locally in Calgary, and to thousands more around the world through distance education online. As a performer, she was awarded first prize in an international piano competition in Coimbra, Portugal (2018), and her success as an educator has earned her international recognition as the first teacher in Western Canada to be inducted into the Steinway and Sons International Teacher Hall of Fame in New York (2019). She was selected as one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 under 40 (2021) and currently serves on the board of directors of Honens, one of the world's most prestigious international piano competitions. In her business consulting, she focuses on performance-based education and curriculum design, helping founders and industry leaders to codify their expertise and turn it into a profitable and unparalleled educational program. Carmen has recently re-engaged with her academic pursuits and is on the cusp of completing her degree in Psychology. With a keen interest in Performance Psychology, Carmen plans to delve into this specialized field post-graduation in order to explore and enhance cognitive and emotional aspects of performance in various high-pressure domains such as business, sports, and the performing arts. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter
In today's episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Käthe Lemon, President and Co-Owner of Redpoint Media Group, the driving force behind Avenue Magazine. On the show, they explore the dynamics of success recognition, the evolving landscape of media, the role of print versus digital content, and the ever-changing face of storytelling and communication. Discover the impact of Avenue Magazine in nurturing the unique identity of Calgary, the significance of community involvement, and the future of health care and healthcare delivery in this engaging conversation.This episode is sponsored by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.comThank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends!We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.caTyler's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/tylerchisholmTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links:Käthe Lemon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.ca/in/kathelemonKäthe Lemon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathelemonKäthe Lemon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/kathelemonRedpoint Media's Website: https://www.redpointmedia.caRedpoint Media's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/redpoint-media-groupRedpoint Media's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redpointmediaRedpoint Media's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avenuemagazineCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing
A new year often brings the desire for change, and this episode is all about positive transformation. Ben McLauchlin, one of my favorite people to share a segment with, and an avid pursuant of personal growth, joins us to discuss strategies for lasting lifestyle changes rather than fleeting resolutions. We'll touch on the psychology of habit formation and practical tips for incorporating wellness to make this year your healthiest yet.LINKS See Molly's full 2024 Refresh article in Avenue Magazine in JanuarySubscribe to Avenue Magazine: https://bit.ly/3GSGMHDFind pickup locations for Avenue Magazine: https://bit.ly/3RFkGxdMore with Ben: The Art & Science of Gluten Free Flours and Plant-Based Sweeteners: https://apple.co/47cNfrlLow Carb Baking - Ben's evolution: https://bit.ly/4821LUd
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Alberta's opportunity to contribute to global solutions in agriculture, energy, and health is immense. Seizing this opportunity will take big ideas, lots of collaboration, and a little “can do” attitude. In the special series of The Brief, called Missions & Moonshots, we are talking to top experts, business leaders, innovators, and thought leaders across Alberta and Canada exploring solutions to the world's biggest challenges in energy, agriculture, and health. Our guest is Dr. Breanne Everett, co-founder and CEO of Orpyx Medical Technologies, a leading digital therapeutics company in Alberta, to discuss what health care could look like in Alberta and a few strategies to build a system that supports health, wellness, and longevity for all. The discussion includes: Gaps in Alberta's health care system Importance of social determinants of health in health care planning Applying the Alberta Advantage to health care Four strategies to improve health care access and delivery Dr. Everett's discussion paper can be read here: http://bit.ly/3h5Lb0k About Dr. Breanne Everett Dr. Breanne Everett serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Orpyx® Medical Technologies Inc., in addition to being a medical doctor with residency training in plastic and reconstructive surgery from the University of Calgary. Recognizing the significant impact of diabetic foot complications on patients and healthcare systems, she established Orpyx, a pioneering digital therapeutics company dedicated to enhancing the health span of individuals living with diabetes through customized remote care. Dr. Everett's achievements have earned her numerous accolades, including the Governor General's Innovation Award, Alberta Women Entrepreneur Upsurge Entrepreneur Award, the Calgary Award in Commerce, and in 2023, she became the first recipient of the Alberta Business Hall of Fame's Young Innovator Award, which recognizes the achievements of business leaders under 40. She has also been named one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40, one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women, and the University of Calgary's Graduate of the Last Decade. As a Loran National Scholar, she actively participates in the Loran Alumni Community and serves on the Canadian Medical Association's Joule Innovation Council and the Governor General Innovation Award Selections Committee.
Amanda Hamilton is the founder and creative director of Amanda Hamilton Interior Design and Palette Archives. An award-winning entrepreneur and Interior Designer based in Calgary, Alberta working across Western Canada, Amanda is celebrated for her tenacious entrepreneurial spirit and vibrant persona. Her bold and unorthodox approach to design and business has made her one of the most sought-after creative minds in Canada. Her debut satirical memoir, Not That Likeable: And Other Stories I told Myself was published in the fall of 2022. Amanda Hamilton unflinchingly chronicles her childhood exploits and coming-of-age story, in all their cringey glory. Riotously funny and spirited, Amanda balances unflinching honesty and side-splitting wit in this offbeat memoir for the proverbial outsider. Amanda has been featured in numerous national publications including House & Home, Style at Home, Western Living, Montecristo, Avenue and FLARE. She has appeared on various broadcast programs, such as The Marilyn Denis Show, CTV, Global and Breakfast Television and was a collaborator for two episodes of The Property Brothers. A gifted and spirited speaker and storyteller, Amanda has delivered keynote presentations, acted as the Master of Ceremony, moderated panels and has sat on various panels covering a broad range of topics ranging from design to business. Notable accolades include the 2020 WXN: Top 100 Most Powerful Women of Canada, 2020 Calgary Influential Women in Business Emerging Leader Award, 2019 Women of Inspiration Trailblazer Award, 2018 AWE Entrepreneurship Upsurge Award, 2017 Avenue Magazine's Top 40 under 40 Award, 2017 Silver Stevie Female Entrepreneur of Canada, 2017 Calgary Herald's Most Compelling Calgarians, 2013 Western Living Magazine's One to Watch and 2012 Mount Royal University Alumni Award. Committed to supporting and elevating the voices of entrepreneurs, Amanda recently launched a number of internal initiatives including Hard Bar Friday, After Hours Podcast and Office Hours: Open Source Learning. Amanda received her Bachelor's Degree in Applied Interior Design from Mount Royal University, received her status as a Licensed Interior Designer through the National Council for Design Qualifications and is also a Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Accredited Professional. She is a mentor for the Harry G. Schaefer Mentorship Program and chairs the Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta World of Choices event. In 2016, Amanda launched a Travel Scholarship through her Alma Matter to promote design exploration. Get the low-cost insurance protection you need from Canada's small business insurance experts! For a free business insurance quote visit https://zensurance.com/save35 Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter
For the week of June 28th, 2023, Episode 15 of Season No. 6, host Ted Stovin is joined by co-host Dustin Edwards. Ted speaks with the co-founder of a successful craft brewery, an Avenue Magazine top 40 under 40 recipient, and a local Calgary community builder, Dan Allard of Cold Garden Beverage Co! Last week Cowboy Sh!t released a collaborative beverage, Cowboy Sh!t Beer, with Cold Garden just ahead of the Calgary Stampede. We also released a special edition tee and hat that you can find here: Tee Hat
Multi-award-winning Television Producer Jesse Schewchuk is the Founder and CEO of a thriving Video Training Agency, Modern Muse Media. With over two decades of television experience, Jesse is now focused on helping industry professionals build their brand with intention and capitalize on the tangible impact of video as the premier medium for business promotion and marketing. Her achievements led to a Cover Feature in Avenue Magazine's "Top 40 under 40" and a nominee of a Canadian Screen Award for Best Dramatic TV Series (this is the Emmy of Canada, Folks!). Jesse is currently the President of the Edmonton Business Association and is Past Vice-President of Women in Film and Television Alberta (WIFTA). Her passion is to educate, empower and elevate people through the power of story and video every single day. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter
Nabeel is the Chief Executive Officer of Pedesting and a Co-founder in the Pedesting Corporation. In 2017 the Senate recognized Nabeel for his contributions by awarding him The Senate 150th Anniversary Medal for his generosity, dedication and volunteerism in his hometown and community; in 2019 Nabeel was inducted by Avenue Magazine into the Calgary 40 Under 40 club for his accomplishments in his professional life as a proud Calgarian. Erin is the Chief Creative Officer of the Pedesting Corporation and is Co-Founder in the company, along with his business partner Nabeel Ramji. His passion for accessibility derives from his vocation as an architect and his years-long friendship with Nabeel who has used a wheelchair his entire life. Erin received his architecture degree from the University of Oregon and apprenticed in New York City with world-renowned architect Aldo Rossi for four years. He has more than 30 years' experience as an architect, working on projects spanning three continents. Erin spent a dozen years immersing himself in the study of urbanism but it was not until he crossed paths with Nabeel that he realized architecture, for some people, can be a confounding barrier. With Nabeel, Erin has created an approach to understanding the built environment that has the power to give all pedestrians a clear understanding of the urban landscape and how to navigate safely and quickly through the many man-made barriers. To Erin, the Pedesting app has the potential to help everyone partake in everything that our society has to offer: on the sidewalks, in the parks, at the universities and in the shops. Twitter: https://twitter.com/pedesting LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/company/pedesting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pedesting Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pedesting/ Website: https://pedesting.com/ Nabeel's Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/nabeelryyc Nabeel's LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/nramji My Life Without Limits is a podcast from Cerebral Palsy Alberta. Music from Soundstripe: Astro Jetson by Mikey Geiger https://app.soundstripe.com/royalty-free-music Follow us on Instagram @mylifewithoutlimitspodcast Support our podcast by buying us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mlwlpodcast lison@cpalberta.com for any questions! We acknowledge that what we call Alberta is the traditional and ancestral territory of many peoples, presently subject to Treaties 6, 7, and 8. Namely: the Blackfoot Confederacy – Kainai, Piikani, and Siksika – the Cree, Dene, Saulteaux, Nakota Sioux, Stoney Nakoda, and the Tsuu T'ina Nation and the Métis People of Alberta. This includes the Métis Settlements and the Six Regions of the Métis Nation of Alberta within the historical Northwest Metis Homeland. We acknowledge the many First Nations, Métis and Inuit who have lived in and cared for these lands for generations. We are grateful for the traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who are still with us today and those who have gone before us. We make this acknowledgement as an act of reconciliation and gratitude to those whose territory we reside on or are visiting.
With Corinne Ofstie. Content note: this episode addresses femicide. “December 6, 1989 was a terrible moment that became a transformative movement,” writes Canadian Women's Foundation President and CEO Paulette Senior in The Toronto Star. “Every year on December 6, we need to revive the momentum anew. Advocates made sure that the 1989 massacre led to stricter firearm laws and new anti-violence efforts. We need the same energy in 2022 to end abuse in sports and male-dominated sectors, build safety for Indigenous women, Black and racialized women, women with disabilities, and others at elevated risk, and reverse rising rates of femicide, family violence, and sexual assault we've seen in Canada over the last few years. There is never a year when Dec. 6 should not rejuvenate our movement.” We still have much to do to end this preventable violence. Many of us are mindful of and mourning the recent Winnipeg police announcement of charges laid against a man for the murder of four Indigenous women, a man linked to white supremacist ideology. Many of us are mindful of and mourning these rising rates of gender-based violence, the impact of which will reverberate for years. Corinne Ofstie (she/her), Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS), addresses the issue of femicide today. Amongst her other work, Corinne is a member of the Rebuilding Lives Committee for the Canadian Women's Foundation and an Expert Advisory Panel member of Canadian Femicide Observatory for Justice and Accountability. Corinne is a registered social worker with expertise working as a cross-sector coordinator within community, system and government organizations in both the sexual and domestic violence services sectors. In her role with AASAS, Corinne works to achieve the goals and objectives of numerous special projects including the Healthier and Safer Alberta Workplaces project which includes an anti-workplace sexual harassment awareness campaign and training. Among her many achievements, Corinne co-chaired the provincial Collaborative Justice Response to Sexual Violence Committee and was a member of the Gender Equality Network of Canada from 2017 to 2020. In 2018, Corinne was awarded Avenue Magazine's #Top40Under40. Relevant links: Be a Signal for Help Responder Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review this podcast and share it with others. If you appreciate this content, if you want to get in on the efforts to build a gender equal Canada, please donate at canadianwomen.org and consider becoming a monthly donor. Facebook: Canadian Women's Foundation Twitter: @cdnwomenfdn LinkedIn: The Canadian Women's Foundation Instagram: @canadianwomensfoundation
We sit down with our friend Shawn to discuss his book that just dropped "The Bold Ones" on all platforms and dive deep into the concept and theme around being bold in your industry and what that looks like. Listen to the full episode on your favorite streaming platform. Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a Partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends. His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC and CTV. He has been recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. In 2021, he was named in Forbes as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I've Ever Seen”. Shawn's content on innovation has garnered millions of views, respectively across LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook. His debut book, The Bold Ones (McGraw-Hill) releases on December 6, 2022. ► LISTEN OR WATCH US HERE: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof Apple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpod... ► LETS CONNECT: Qashus YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/omidqtv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/qashus/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@qashus Kenny Bhullar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenny_bhullar ► CONTACT: For any sponsors, brands, partnership inquiries: https://www.2ndfloorpodcast.com Produced By Q Filmz Media www.qfilmz.com The Bold Ones, Becoming Indispensable, Being Bold In Your Industry featuring Shawn Kanungo #theboldones #boldones #shawnkanungo #podcasts
We sit down with our friend Shawn to discuss his book that just dropped "The Bold Ones" on all platforms and dive deep into the concept and theme around being bold in your industry and what that looks like. Listen to the full episode on your favorite streaming platform. Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a Partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends. His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC and CTV. He has been recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. In 2021, he was named in Forbes as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I've Ever Seen”. Shawn's content on innovation has garnered millions of views, respectively across LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook. His debut book, The Bold Ones (McGraw-Hill) releases on December 6, 2022.
In this very first official episode of the People Teaching People podcast, I'm joined by Jill Drader. Jill has been a mentor for me since we connected in 2014 when we worked on building a curriculum together. Jill has an incredibly kind and generous heart and is someone who has inspired me to follow my heart and those nudges. Jill Drader is a natural connector, teacher, visionary, and intuitive. She's launching her new venture - OwlSeek - where she will continue her executive coaching and leadership practice, and re-launch her retreat series in spring 2023. Her non-for-profit Struggle Is Your Success, was partnered with Trellis this year, the largest NFP in Calgary, which supports youth initiatives. Jill's past education is varied - a degree in International Development and African studies where she studied in Ghana through the University of Calgary - a journeyman status in tile setting - and a degree in counselling where she does more spiritual care and spiritual direction. Jill's past awards include being named Honorable Albertan by the Alberta Legislature, Distinguished Alumni by the University of Calgary, and Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue Magazine. Jill always operates from a heart of service - caring deeply about those who struggle and suffer with mental health or addictions, and gives her time to various Calgary agencies helping people. Listen in as we talk about: Looking at our vocation. Jill asks us to question what we're told is our calling vs. what we actually want to do. Struggle is your success. How do we look at success differently? Jill shares how she challenges the ideals around success and shifting young minds and perspectives in the process. Being guided through recovery and filling our own cup up. Jill talks candidly about her struggles with alcohol and drugs and how her path through recovery is what opened up her mind to new possibilities. She shares how she fills her own cup up first and what that looks like for her on a daily basis. Connect with Jill: Instagram: @jilldrader https://www.instagram.com/jilldrader/ Facebook: @jill.drader https://www.facebook.com/jill.drader LinkedIn: Jill Drader https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-drader-74b0a453/ Websites: https://jilldrader.com Struggle Is Your Success: https://www.siys.ca Owl Seek: Coming Soon! Book: Jill has a book coming out in 2023! Stay tuned! Connect with Tiana: Website: https://tianafech.com LinkedIn: Tiana Fech https://www.linkedin.com/in/tianafech/ Instagram: @tianafech https://www.instagram.com/tianafech/ Facebook: @tianafech https://www.facebook.com/tianafech Book: Online Course Creation 101: Your step-by-step guide to creating your first online course https://amzn.to/3BujR21 LOOKING AT OUR VOCATION Jill shares about how she started to question her vocation. What was she being told was her calling? And what did she actually want to be doing instead? She talks about the power of changing our direction and embracing the unknown. She realized she loved working with people, teaching and continuously learning. By embracing her inner calling, she found her vocation and followed the path to where she is today. THE IMPORTANCE OF CONNECTION As we move forward, the importance of connection and looking for new ways to facilitate connection will be key. We need to be intentional in ensuring the wellbeing of both teams and individuals. Jill says that a safe work environment needs to be in place; one in which everyone feels heard and understood. OVERDOING We need to reflect on the things that are challenging for us otherwise we bottle them up and things in our bodies become unbalanced. Jill talks about the importance of looking outwards by doing things like reading and listening (really listening!) to other people. Being caught in a cycle of overdoing and busyness can be connected to an obsessive and unhealthy mindset. STRUGGLE IS YOUR SUCCESS “When you enter into an environment that's a higher vibration environment,
This episode is brought to you by: GRUBBED.com From Jenny Steele's days as a dancer and choreographer to hosting numerous entertainment shows in front of the camera, Jenny Steele has always loved performing. After she graduated from the University of Calgary in 2003 she quickly moved into television and has since interviewed numerous celebrities including, George Clooney, the Rock, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jarome Iginla. She's reviewed over 500 movies as the host of “The DVD Show” and she lived it up at the Saddledome with players and hometown hockey fans as a reporter on “Flames TV.”Jenny was the on-air talent, co-creator, director, writer and narrator for “Styleography” which is a fast-paced, pop documentary series profiling the careers of Hollywood's biggest stars through their evolving looks. She was a pop culture expert on “The Role that Changed My Life,” as well as a producer and pop culture expert on “The Most Amazing.”She has worked on countless corporate videos including the Calgary Business Hall of Fame Laureate Videos and Alberta Tourism's 2010 Olympic/Paralympic Video. A Calgary native, Jenny currently keeps her city informed as the host of “Report to Calgarians” and she gets her Hollywood gossip fix as the voice artist and on-air talent for “Celebrity Style Story.” You can also catch her online as a host and voice artist for the YouTube channels,“The Talko”and “The Richest.”Dishing on celebrity fashion has had a huge influence on Jenny's style and she was recently featured in Avenue Magazine's 2016 Best Dressed List. When she's not working in TV, you can find Jenny getting her ballet fix by teaching Barre classes and spending time with her husband and two sweet boys.
Shelley always loved playing with words, so it was no surprise that she ended up in the media and publication business. For her, finding the perfect turn of phrase is like a treasure hunt, and this passion has served her and Red Point Media well. Avenue Calgary is a beloved city brand that helps residents discover all the amazing things their city has to offer. By tuning in, you'll see how Avenue Calgary has evolved from a print-only publication to a fully digital experience.
Hailed by Forbes Magazine as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker”, Shawn Kanungo is an international authority on disruptive innovation. Previously, he spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to prepare and capitalize on disruptive innovation opportunities. His work has been featured in The Guardian & CBC and Avenue Magazine's list of Top 40 Under 40. Join Simerjeet & Shawn in this engaging episode of the Beginner's Mind Series as they decode and simplify the core principles of innovation, both from an organizational and individual perspective. Learn how disruptive innovation can help you crack the code to a successful professional and entrepreneurial life in a VUCA World and understand the power of a positive mindset in fueling creativity and innovation. Regards, TeamSJS Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IZfU-et0eM8 #BeginnersMind #InnovationMindset #KeynoteSpeakers #SimerjeetSingh #ShawnKanungo #Innovation #InnovativeIdeas Follow us on: https://linktr.ee/SimerjeetSingh
Shelley Arnusch, editor-in-chief of Avenue Magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's episode is with Calgary writer, journalist and truth teller Tomi Ajele. Tomi shares with us the importance of slow journalism, creating your own blueprint and treating stories with care. Tomi speaks to the intent behind the media collective, Afros In Tha City, saying, "We don't want to give you a soundbite. We don't want to give you a quick pitch. We just want to show up and tell our truth." She also speaks to the creation process, "We don't even know what failure looks like because we don't even know what we want to become. It was just us putting our truth out there; it didn't feel like it needed to look a certain way." This is an episode about truth telling. This is an episode about healing. I deeply enjoyed this conversation with Tomi and I can't wait to share it with you.About Tomi AjeleTomi Ajele is editor in chief at Afros In Tha City Inc, the only media collective of its kind – a platform where the breadth of the Black experience could be explored with nuance. She has worked with The Huffington Post, CBC, ByBlacks, Avenue Magazine, Sprawl Calgary, and Shameless Magazine. Tomi is a data-driven communicator passionate about anti-oppressive and sustainable policy. She is a strategic planner, writer, podcaster, and speaker who is fueled by drama and Black joy. She holds a communications degree from Mount Royal University and is pursuing a Master's degree in Public Policy from the University of Calgary.Connect with Tomi Ajele:Twitter: @TomiAjeleIG: @tomiajeleConnect with Afros In Tha City:Web: www.afrosinthacity.comIG: @afrosinthacityTwitter: @AfrosInThaCityRelated Articles:2020 Was The Year I Stopped Trying To Live Up To Others' Definition Of Blackness
Interview with Louis Duncan-He In this episode, I had the opportunity to chat with Louis Duncan-He, a fantastic Calgary-based designer and multi-passionate entrepreneur to talk all about his entrepreneurial journey and having a resilient mindset that helps him rise about what others may think. Louis Duncan-He, founder and principal of Louis Duncan-Designs is an award-winning, internationally published Calgary-based designer and decorator that believes spaces should be timeless, authentic, and expressively your own. Raised in the Pacific Northwest, his signature West Coast perspective plays on the innate tension between elegant and relaxed, bold and effortless, and refined and organic. At Louis Duncan-He Designs, our unique client-centered approach strives to thoughtfully reveal the authentic aspirations of each individual to create spaces that are inspired and restorative to the soul. Whether you have a very developed sense of style or have no idea where to start, we're here to meet you wherever you are. Above all else, we promise our journey together will be collaborative, insightful, and fun. Notable accolades include being one of Coveted Magazine's +100 Top International Interior Designers of 2020, Avenue Magazine's 2019 Top 40 Under 40 Award, serving as a monthly design columnist for Canadian Reno and Decor, and features in such publications as Reveal by the Property Brothers. Through the episode, Louis shares his career path and details about his multiple entrepreneurial endeavours. Being a multi-passionate individual, Louis has started multiple successful businesses in the marketing and interior design industries. Louis speaks a lot about his mindset, and how he believes that the more successful people, more specifically entrepreneurs, are those who do not listen to other people's opinions on their ventures. As an entrepreneur, it's already incredibly taxing to start and run your own business and stay confident in what you are attempting to do because of all the ups and downs of business. If you listen to what other people have to say, you may end up talking yourself out of a great opportunity and advancement! It doesn't really matter what other people do or think - do you! Words of Wisdom: You can be whoever you want to be. You can be someone who does a lot of things or someone who does one thing. There's no rule, and anyone that tells you there is, they're not going to be in the same space as you. ----- Catch Louis and Rebecca on IG Live as they continue their conversation on Thursday, November 18 at 12:30 pm ET | 9:30 am PT at @msrebeccahay. -- Join our Designer Community on Facebook, here. -- Leave a comment below on how you liked this episode and let me know what other topics or guests you'd like on the podcast. Don't forget to rate the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or any other podcast platform!
Join Marshal McCallum and Kylie Woods in the fifth episode of the Measuring What Matters series. Kylie is a passionate social entrepreneur who believes in leading through listening and vulnerability. She's the founder of Chic Geek, a non-profit committed to building gender diversity in technology. Through its Career Pathing initiative, Chic Geek helps intermediate women in technology achieve greater career visibility and invest in their strategic professional networks.Kylie was named Top 40 Under 40 by Avenue Magazine and has been profiled in Metro News as one of "Calgary Heroes." She has also been recognized as a "Need to Know" in Alberta Venture and profiled by the Mount Royal University Summit Magazine in their feature on Women in STEM. Kylie represented Alberta in the prestigious International Visitors Leadership Program hosted by the US Department of State and was a voice for women in STEM on an international stage.Proud mom of identical twins, Lily and Mae, Kylie brings the lessons learned through her journey as a social entrepreneur into her role as a parent.
We begin with a look at the financial struggles many Albertans are currently facing. We speak with a Licensed Insolvency Trustee about the issue involving low interest rates and at the same time high inflation, and what impact ‘over-borrowing' can have down the road for those trying to make ends meet. Next, we continue our series meeting the ‘new faces' on Calgary's City Council. Today, we get to know Ward 12 City Councilor, Evan Spencer. Last week the Federal Government lifted the ‘advisory' for non-essential travel, but what does this mean for those Canadians booking a trip abroad? We catch up with “The Travel Lady,” Lesley Keyter for what you need to know before planning your next vacation. Finally, it's a celebration of Calgary's ‘best and brightest' ... of a certain age. We speak with Shelley Arnusch, Editor-in-Chief of “Avenue Magazine,” for details on this month's issue highlighting the “Top 40 under 40”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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On this episode Tim is joined by Allison Maher, the co-founder of Family Wealth Coach Planning Services, based in Calgary, Alberta. Over the past 20 years, she has become the “Chief Legacy Officer” for many Canadian families and their businesses. She specializes in working with multigenerational family offices, family businesses and high net worth individuals, with a focus on estate, insurance and succession planning. Allison is passionate about helping families make enduring decisions that take into account the perspectives of all stakeholders – family, shareholders and management. Her work includes articulating a family's core values and identifying “What Matters Most” to each stakeholder. Her goal is to identify each family's “Place of Most Potential” and ensure they thrive for generations to come. Her current governance work includes acting as a Director of Surge Energy Inc. (SGY) and Chair of its Audit Committee, a Director and Audit Committee member of The Calgary Health Foundation, a Trustee for Cidel's Donor Advised Fund, Chair of numerous family council meetings, and the Chair of Calgary's TIGER 21 Chapter. She also volunteers on the University of Calgary's Haskayne Schools of Business' Finance Advisory Committee. She is the past Chair of The Alberta Business Families Institute's Advisory Board (a centre within the University of Alberta's School of Business), past Director of The Famous 5 Foundation and past Director of the Heritage Park Foundation. She has been recognized as one of Calgary's Top 40 under 40 in Avenue Magazine (2009), is a frequent speaker for The Executive Committee (TEC), the Business Transition Forum, Family Office Forums, FEX and the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She has also co-authored a book entitled: “The Future of You: Where Wealth Intersects Life”. She is the mother of two thriving, active boys – Joshua (16) and Jacob (14). They are at the heart and soul of her work.
The Innovative Accountant Podcast | Integrated Advisory by WealthCo
On this episode Tim is joined by Allison Maher, the co-founder of Family Wealth Coach Planning Services, based in Calgary, Alberta. Over the past 20 years, she has become the “Chief Legacy Officer” for many Canadian families and their businesses. She specializes in working with multigenerational family offices, family businesses and high net worth individuals, with a focus on estate, insurance and succession planning. Allison is passionate about helping families make enduring decisions that take into account the perspectives of all stakeholders – family, shareholders and management. Her work includes articulating a family's core values and identifying “What Matters Most” to each stakeholder. Her goal is to identify each family's “Place of Most Potential” and ensure they thrive for generations to come. Her current governance work includes acting as a Director of Surge Energy Inc. (SGY) and Chair of its Audit Committee, a Director and Audit Committee member of The Calgary Health Foundation, a Trustee for Cidel's Donor Advised Fund, Chair of numerous family council meetings, and the Chair of Calgary's TIGER 21 Chapter. She also volunteers on the University of Calgary's Haskayne Schools of Business' Finance Advisory Committee. She is the past Chair of The Alberta Business Families Institute's Advisory Board (a centre within the University of Alberta's School of Business), past Director of The Famous 5 Foundation and past Director of the Heritage Park Foundation. She has been recognized as one of Calgary's Top 40 under 40 in Avenue Magazine (2009), is a frequent speaker for The Executive Committee (TEC), the Business Transition Forum, Family Office Forums, FEX and the Society for Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). She has also co-authored a book entitled: “The Future of You: Where Wealth Intersects Life”. She is the mother of two thriving, active boys – Joshua (16) and Jacob (14). They are at the heart and soul of her work.
Live Q&A with Chris Parsons and Johnny Russo and Joseph McConellogue #eCommere #digitalmarketing #omnichannelChris ParsonsDirector of eCommerce for Home HardwareChris is a digital marketing expert with notable success in launching Canadian brands online. With 20 years' experience, Chris was a key member of leadership for Walmart Canada Corporation during the launch of Walmart.ca. Chris' accolades include working in the Pets Category where he significantly increased Big Al's and Ren's Pets online sales while working cross-functionally with store teams. He worked for newegg.ca as the National Manager and launched 8 Global Markets for the organization. As Director, eCommerce, Chris is responsible for the Home's strategic direction and online digital strategy.Johnny Russo Vice President, Marketing & Ecommerce at The Kersheh Group – Ecommerce, Digital, and Marketing Leader and LearnerA passionate leader who thrives in motivating and building teams for growth, Johnny has worked with retailers to drive global Ecommerce sales in excess of $450 million with over 1.5 billion website visits and industry-leading conversion rates for leading retailers like Mark's, Canadian Tire, Bentley, Mexx, and Buffalo, while also overseeing the Omni-Channel and Customer Experience aspects of the organizations.Currently, Johnny is Associate Vice-President of Digital Marketing and Ecommerce for Mark's and L'equipeur (part of the Canadian Tire Corporation), responsible for the company's Digital Transformation and driving Ecommerce and Omni-Channel growth for one of the top apparel retailers in Canada.Johnny's work in the Marketing, Digital, and Ecommerce fields has been recognized with awards in website experience, Ecommerce, branding, paid search, and email. Johnny has also been nominated for Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. Johnny is a public speaker, having spoken at over 20 events on various Leadership and Marketing topics. He also blogs about Leadership, Marketing, Ecommerce, Retail, and Digital Transformation. His blog can be found at www.johnnyrusso.com/blogJohnny is or has been a board member or advisory member for the Calgary Marketing Association, Etail Canada, Mtl + Ecommerce, the Retail Council of Canada (Digital Council), the National Retail Federation (Digital Council), Listrak, and ForeSee, A true believer in helping others attain career and personal growth, Johnny routinely mentors about 4-5 individuals per year.A graduate of Concordia University, Johnny has continued to supplement his education and continuous learning, with certificates from The University of Toronto and The Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. As an avid competitor, Johnny has represented Team Canada 4 times at the World Ball Hockey Championships, winning gold twice.Joseph McConellogue Managing Director @ RoundTwo Digital - P4P Focused Ecommerce Agency - Driving growth via DTC & Marketplaces.High-performance leader with quantifiable results in areas of digital sales leadership, strategy design and execution, agency leadership, business development, and more. Demonstrated ability in building and managing dynamic groups of Sales and Accounts teams, and increasing revenue and profit contributions from a portfolio of Fortune 500 accounts. Adept at developing sales strategies to drive new and organic business growth, ultimately exceeding targets and increasing market share. Distinguished record in forging C-Level relationships to understand the 'Why' behind the 'What' before delivering win‐win solutions. Respected as a change agent and dependable partner able to make decisions that produce bottom-line impact.
We begin with our weekly conversation with Mercedes Stephenson, Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief and Host of “The West Block”. Mercedes shares with us details of meeting with Michael Kovrig. Michael returned home to Canada over the weekend after being detained in China for almost 3 years. Next, we look at the growing number of medical professionals calling for increased restrictions in the Province to battle COVID-19. We speak with Dr. Paul Boucher, President of the Alberta Medical Association on why he believes a “Fire Breaker” lockdown is needed at this time. Could “mental health” be the next ‘wave' of the Pandemic? We speak with a Psychologist, with a specialization in PTSD on the impact we can expect post-pandemic. Finally, it's a special issue of “Avenue Magazine” with a real ‘local' flavour. We speak with Avenue's Editor-in-Chief, Shelley Arnusch about the 3rd Annual “Made in Alberta” issue and the local companies that made it into the pages of the magazine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our guest on the show this week is award-winning producer and the founder and executive director of Girls in Film and Television (GIFT) CAMILLE BEAUDOIN. Camille is mixed blood Cree, Haudenosaunee, Métis, and French Canadian. She is an alum of the National Screen Institute and Banff Centre for the Arts, Facilitator for the Whistler Film Festival Indigenous Filmmaker Fellowship, as well as Edmonton YWCA's 2014 Woman of Distinction in Arts & Culture and one of Avenue Magazine's Edmonton's Top 40 under 40! Camille founded Mosaic Entertainment with Eric Rebalkin. They produce and distribute hours of digital entertainment, nearly 100 episodes of television, 3 mobile games, and 3 feature length films featuring Danny Trejo, Colin Mochrie, and the late great Alan Thicke. Credits include: CAUTION: May Contain Nuts (APTN), Tiny Plastic Men (Super Channel), Roxy (#Roxy) starring Booboo Stewart from Disney's Descendants and The Twilight films, which recently won Best Teen/Tween Movie at the Kidscreen Awards, and Best Feature Film at the Alberta Film and Television Awards. Their new teen brand SPESCH, which specializes in smart, empowering content for tween and teen girls. Girls in Film and Television (GIFT) is a not-for-profit dedicated to addressing the need for gender parity and diverse representation on screen through hands-on learning and support. Quick content warning: this episode does contain sensitive talk regarding the Indigenous lives taken by Canada's residential schools. If that's too much for you right now, skip this episode and take care of you. Twitter: @mosaiccamille Instagram: @mosaicent Facebook: @mosaicentertainment Twitter and Instagram: @girlsinfilmtv Facebook: @mosaicentertainment www.mosaicentertainment.ca www.girlsinfilmtv.com Indian Residential School Survivors - @IRSSurvivor www.irsss.ca Shoutout from Kathleen Harquail (Actioneer, Mentorship Department) @atkharquail for Liesl Lafferty award-winning director, scriptwriter, story developer, and facilitator. Head Producer and Editor: Winnie Wong @wonder_wong Head of Post Production & Head Writer: Sydney Neilson @sydney_neilson Editor: Shayne Stolz @shaynestolz Subscribe to our newsletter at www.firecrackerdepartment.com and follow us @firecrackerdept!
In this episode, Katherine is joined by Jesse Szymanski, founder and CEO of Modern Muse Media, an all-female video production company. Find out how Jesse went from losing her mother, no car, and no phone, to starting a new chapter in her story. KEY TAKEAWAYS Jesse had the idea to start an all-female video production company to challenge the male dominated environment. She though if there wasn’t a seat at the table for women in the industry then she would just have to build her own table. That table became Modern Muse Media. The F word, failure, has a lot of negative energy attached to it. Failing isn’t falling down, it’s staying down. We all trip up but as long as we pick ourselves back up then it’s not a failure, it’s an opportunity for growth. Jesse believes we should share more of our truths. When someone tells her ‘oh you’re doing so well’, she will respond by honestly saying thank you but I’m actually having a really bad day. We don’t need to be pulled into a negative spiral, we’re not perfect, life’s not perfect, things are challenging. Being honest breaks that barrier. Look out for toxic positivity. You don’t need to force yourself to be happy when faced with something we haven't overcome yet. It’s okay to be honest with yourself and acknowledge how you really feel. BEST MOMENTS ‘I crawled up off that kitchen floor and just got to it’ ‘If there isn’t a chair, then bring your own chair to the table. Better yet, I built my own table for others’ ‘I don’t want to be chained to my business. I don’t want it to define my identity’ ‘The only person we need to compare ourselves to is us and where we have placed our own goals’ ‘How am I becoming the hero of my own journey’ EPISODE RESOURCES https://modernmusemedia.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/modernmusemedia https://www.instagram.com/modern_muse_media/ info@modernmusemedia.ca ABOUT THE GUEST With a mandate to train, mentor and empower, Modern Muse Media is Jesse's latest adventure in an ever-changing multi-media landscape. With nearly two decades of executive producing, hosting, writing, directing, post-production, social media, promotion and marketing, Jesse is now focused on helping industry professionals build their brand meaningfully. Modern Muse Media is a video production company that teaches businesses and individuals how to produce their own video for social media, how to build up their social brand and how to take their social media marketing to the next level through video. Jesse's career path has included executive producing and launching several award-winning television series. Her latest web series, "Life of a Producer", profiles incredible women she meets on her journey and shares their meaningful stories. Her achievements led to a cover feature in Avenue Magazine's "Top 40 under 40" and being twice nominated for the Mayor's Celebration of the arts Award for Excellence in Artistic Management. Jesse dedicates time to sit on the board of GIFT (Girls in Film & Television) is past Vice-President of Women in Film and Television Alberta (WIFTA) and is a supporter of EDSNA (Eating Disorder Network of Alberta). Follow Jesse in the Modern Muse episode vlog production, "Life of a Producer" across social to watch how it all goes down. VALUABLE RESOURCES
EPISODE #41 - The Future of Disruptive Innovation with Shawn Kanungo In this episode of The Innovators Behind Disruption, we explore what the future of disruptive innovation could look like with keynote speaker, Shawn Kanungo. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Opening remarks 2:00 Are organizations embracing disruptive tech? 6:00 Electricity the backbone of the future 9:15 The growth of automation and AI 14:26 The bubble of crypto 19:05 The biggest disruptive forces to come 22:37 Bio-tech, genomics and autonomous vehicles 25:00 What advice would you give the younger generation 28:34 The paradox of disruption 31:59 Is a Metaverse ETF to come? 35:15 The new industries of the metaverse 35:50 Closing remarks GUEST SPEAKER: Shawn Kanungo, Keynote Speaker - Disruptive Innovation Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a Partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends, and actively invests in early-stage ventures. His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC and CTV. He has been recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. In 2021, he was named in Forbes as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I've Ever Seen”. Shawn's content on innovation has garnered millions of views, respectively across LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook.
Ellen Parker is a pillar in the Calgary community as a leader and an active volunteer - serving on a variety of Boards and Committees. Ellen Parker is the founder and CEO of PARKER PR, the public relations firm based in Calgary with clients across Canada and in New York City. She has a proven track record of strong leadership and helping businesses thrive through creating and implementing thoughtful communication strategies. Prior to founding PARKER PR, Ellen worked in New York City for the Institute for Children and Poverty and for boutique PR firms representing a variety of celebrities, hotels and small businesses. In Canada, Ellen has worked for the Alberta government, Word Fest: Banff Calgary International Writers Festival, the Calgary Food Bank and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Ellen sits on the Board of Directors for the Famous 5 Foundation, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation Board of Trustees, the Chair of the Hillhurst Parent Council, the Mount Royal University Public Relations Advisory Committee and an ongoing volunteer for the Brenda Strafford Centre, a home for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Ellen is one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 Alumni and a recipient of the Mayors' Excellence Award for her work as the Manager of Education and Outreach with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Ellen is most proud of her family - including her parents, husband and her two boys, her team at PARKER PR, and her commitment to volunteerism. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter.
On this episode of Inside Reproductive Health, Griffin Jones and Dr. Levine discuss what it's like to launch a brand new center under the umbrella of a very large company in an extremely large market (New York City). They also chat about the pressures of launching a denovo clinic in a big market versus the pressures of starting a clinic as a satellite office. Dr. Brian Levine is the founding partner and practice director of CCRM New York. He is board-certified in both reproductive endocrinology and infertility and obstetrics and gynecology. Brian Levine, M.D., leads the industry in normalizing open dialogue about infertility and educates prospective parents on a national level. He has been cited as one of the nation's leading fertility experts in The New Yorker, New York Post, NBC, CNN, Avenue Magazine among others, and was honored with the Doctors of Distinction award in Westchester County. Key Take-Aways from this episode include: New York market dynamics insights The value of good mentors Where technological advancements are happening Why REI's don't get the training they need from school Connect with Dr. Levine: LinkedIn Handle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbrianlevine/ Twitter Handle: @drbrianlevine Facebook: @drbrianlevine Website : https://www.ccrmivf.com/new-york/brian-levine-md/ To learn more about our Goal and Competitive Diagnostic, visit us at FertilityBridge.com
Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist and recipient of Forbes "Best Virtual Keynote presenter 2020!"He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a Partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends, and actively invests in early-stage ventures.His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC and CTV. He has been recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. In 2021, he was named in Forbes as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I've Ever Seen”. Shawn's content on innovation has garnered millions of views, respectively across LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook.https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnkanungo/Tik Tok shawn.kanungoTwitter https://twitter.com/ShawnKanungohttps://www.instagram.com/shawnkanungo/Website https://www.shawnkanungo.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/labanditchburn?fan_landing=true)
Jake Stika is the co-founder and executive director of Next Gen Men and Chief Equity Leader at Equity Leaders. Jake is a passionate speaker and facilitator focused on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men, the health and well-being of men in communities, and gender equity in workplaces. Jake was recently named one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40, as well as having earned recognition from Ashoka, the British Council, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. He has spoken at the United Nations as part of the Canadian Delegation, and participated in the UN Women Safe Cities Initiative Global Forum. How to contact Jake? LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestika/ Next Gen Men LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/next-gen-men/ Equity Leaders website: https://www.equityleaders.org/about-us What we talked about: 2:32 Next Gen Men 5:35 Support for dads 10:18 Equity Leaders 14:23 Parenthood & resume "gap" 17:08 Flexible working 20:47 Lower birth rates & sandwich generations 25:43 Job sharing and diversity & inclusion How to contact Karin? How to connect with Karin Tischler, producer and podcast host of "Job Sharing and Beyond", and founder of Emily's Path Consulting (EPC): Website: https://emilyspath.ca/ Subscribe to the monthly EPC newsletter here! Q&A guest interview, interesting research findings, updates on previous "Job Sharing and Beyond" podcast guests, and exclusive previews about future guests! LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-tischler/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobsharingandbeyond/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JobsharingByond Twitter: https://twitter.com/karin_tischler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karintischlerbc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/emilyspathca/?viewAsMember=true Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmilysPathConsulting
In our 100th Episode Special, we bring back one of our favorite guests, Shawn Kanungo, but this time we are in his Den! Shawn discusses with us NFT's, why they are the next boom for YouTubers, Content Creators, how they work and what they are, our journey in the podcast space, and much more. 0:00 Introduction 3:17 What Has Been The Biggest Struggle no longer having an audience? 7:41 Personal training has changed 10:06 What's the next thing for 2nd Floor? 14:42 Changing Strategies 20:03 Shawns Fitness Transformation 30:09 Fitness in Correlation with Energy 31:49 What's Your Differentiating Factor & Doubling Down on Content 36:24 Sharing Ideas Create Trust 39:36 Price and Your Value in the Market 42:40 What is an NFT & NBA Top Shot? 47:22 Where and How to Research Listen to the last 20 minutes of the episode where Shawn gives advice for what trends to look out for, breaks down some exact numbers, and more on our Patreon Below ► SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GAIN PREMIUM ACCESS: https://www.patreon.com/Qashus Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a Partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends, and actively invests in early-stage ventures. His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC, and CTV. He has been recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. In 2021, he was named in Forbes as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I've Ever Seen”. Shawn's content on innovation has garnered millions of views, respectively across LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook. ► LISTEN OR WATCH US HERE: Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3sLeKof A pple Podcasts - https://apple.co/3sNFFQc TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@2ndfloorpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/2ndfloorpodcast/ ► LETS CONNECT: Qashus Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Qashus YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/omidqtv Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/qashus/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@qashus Kenny Bhullar Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kenny_bhullar ► CONTACT: For any sponsors, brands, partnership inquiries: https://www.2ndfloorpodcast.com NFT's are the next BOOM for YouTubers, How Do They Work + More #NFTs #YouTubers #100
Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist. He previously spent 12 years at Deloitte working closely with leaders to better plan for the opportunities associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a Partner with Queen & Rook, where he advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends, and actively invests in early-stage ventures. His work and interviews have been featured in The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC and CTV. He has been recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. In 2021, he was named in Forbes as the “Best Virtual Keynote Speaker I've Ever Seen”. Shawn's content on innovation has garnered millions of views, respectively across LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube & Facebook.
Jake Stika founder of Canadia nonprofit Next Jen Men joined Purposely Podcast to share his story. ‘I had a really shitty mental health experience in my early 20s and came to understand that it was a masculine script that was harming me and I have been on a unlearning and learning journey, sharing that with people.' Jake a former athlete and self-confessed jock, struggled with his own mental health. This experience led to unsafe behaviour and a negative view of himself particularly in relation to his own masculinity. Eventually a period of self-reflection as well as therapy helped Jake to understand himself better and offered him more positive thoughts about what it means to be a man. This journey led him to a life of purpose and co founding the charity Next Gen Men focused on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men. It focuses on the health and well-being of men where boys and men ‘experience less pain and cause less harm'. ‘I've had an eclectic career. You know, I played Semi Pro basketball, until I was the ripe old age of 24. I then retired and came back to Canada and got a job in oil and gas as a business analyst, which, which was just awful. That is when I made the leap. Initially working as part of a start-up ecosystem leading business development and sales for several start-ups. That was part of the catalyst of Next Gen Men.' 'I had been fundraising for the men's health charity Movember for five years, and they had a call for proposals out for new ideas to change the face of men's health in Canada. I fancied myself as an entrepreneur and here was an idea and a funding opportunity, so we pitched! Together with a buddy of mine from University, who had lost his brother to suicide and who was working with at risk youth we pitched this idea and we got the funding, $150,000, to three knuckleheads who've never done anything like this before' Their youth programs teach boys to question gender stereotypes and assumptions. Their work helps build emotional intelligence, giving youth the skills and resilience they need for healthy relationships and positive mental health. How to practice consent, how to be a good friend, how to live with confidence and empathy, their programs engage youth in the big conversations they need to have. Jake was named one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40, as well as having earned recognition from Ashoka, the British Council, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. He has spoken at the United Nations as part of the Canadian Delegation, and participated in the UN Women Safe Cities Initiative Global Forum. He is also a proud advisor to the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association, Canadian Women & Sport, as well as the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-longbottom2/message
Ellen Parker is the proud founder of PARKER PR, a public relations firm in Calgary. PARKER PR is a group of communication professionals with a proven track record of helping businesses thrive through creating and implementing thoughtful communication strategies. Prior to founding PARKER PR, Ellen worked in New York City for the Institute for Children and Poverty and for boutique PR firms representing a variety of celebrities, hotels and small businesses. In Canada, Ellen has worked for the Alberta government, Word Fest: Banff Calgary International Writers Festival, the Calgary Food Bank and the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Ellen is most proud of her family - including her husband and her two boys, her team at PARKER PR, and her commitment to volunteerism. Ellen Parker is a Board Director for the National Board, Famous 5 Foundation, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Board of Trustees, the Co-Chair of the Hillhurst Parent Council and an ongoing volunteer for the Brenda Strafford Centre, a home for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Ellen is one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 Alumni and a recipient of the Mayors' Excellence Award for her work as the Manager of Education and Outreach with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.
Today we have Gary Davies, President/CEO of the Canadian Sport Institute-Calgary (CSI) on The Kondrat Podcast. Gary has had a fascinating life as an entrepreneur and we discuss his journey in the publishing, event management and production industries before joining the team at CSI. We discuss the challenges he is facing with CSI, where global restrictions due to COVID19 have made participating in International sporting events impossible.Before becoming the President/CEO of the Canadian Sport Institute-Calgary, Gary was President of e=mc2 event management, Managing Director of Kelly Brothers Productions, and Founder/President of Best of Calgary. Gary also spent 20 years in the magazine business, as President of Canada Wide Media in Vancouver for a couple of years and for over 16 years as Founder/Executive Vice-President of RedPoint Media Group, publisher of Avenue Magazine, where he helped develop such well-known brands as Calgary’s 40 Under 40, Calgary’s Best Restaurants and Calgary’s Best Communities. Gary is married to Allison and has three children: Will, Cam, and Georgia. One of his proudest accomplishments was organizing DriveThruGrad 2020 for Calgary High School kids (including his son) in 6 weeks during the current pandemic with his team at e-mc2.Gary is excited for his new adventure as President/CEO of the Canadian Sport Institute-Calgary and his story is inspiring. I hope you enjoy our surprisingly, interesting conversation.—The Kondrat Podcast: website | twitter | instagram | facebookCanadian Sport Institute : website | twitter | instagram | facebook
Today we have Gary Davies, President/CEO of the Canadian Sport Institute-Calgary (CSI) on The Kondrat Podcast. Gary has had a fascinating life as an entrepreneur and we discuss his journey in the publishing, event management and production industries before joining the team at CSI. We discuss the challenges he is facing with CSI, where global restrictions due to COVID19 have made participating in International sporting events impossible.Before becoming the President/CEO of the Canadian Sport Institute-Calgary, Gary was President of e=mc2 event management, Managing Director of Kelly Brothers Productions, and Founder/President of Best of Calgary. Gary also spent 20 years in the magazine business, as President of Canada Wide Media in Vancouver for a couple of years and for over 16 years as Founder/Executive Vice-President of RedPoint Media Group, publisher of Avenue Magazine, where he helped develop such well-known brands as Calgary's 40 Under 40, Calgary's Best Restaurants and Calgary's Best Communities. Gary is married to Allison and has three children: Will, Cam, and Georgia. One of his proudest accomplishments was organizing DriveThruGrad 2020 for Calgary High School kids (including his son) in 6 weeks during the current pandemic with his team at e-mc2.Gary is excited for his new adventure as President/CEO of the Canadian Sport Institute-Calgary and his story is inspiring. I hope you enjoy our surprisingly, interesting conversation.—The Kondrat Podcast: website | twitter | instagram | facebookCanadian Sport Institute : website | twitter | instagram | facebook
YYC Leaders Series James is the Custodian of Culture & CEO at Righteous Gelato. Born and raised in Calgary, Canada, James knew that whatever his life’s work would turn out to be, doing good and having fun would need to be at the heart of it. Acquiring what would become Righteous with nothing more than a dream and a commitment to doing whatever it takes, James has ensured that his once small gelato company has become a force for good and the kind of company you would want your mom or dad to work for. 2013 Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 Class 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (Prairies region) 2019 CANIE Entrepreneur Of The Year (Prairies region) joemomoh.com/podcast
YYC Leaders Series James is the Custodian of Culture & CEO at Righteous Gelato Born and raised in Calgary, Canada, James knew that whatever his life’s work would turn out to be, doing good and having fun would need to be at the heart of it. Acquiring what would become Righteous with nothing more than a dream and a commitment to doing whatever it takes, James has ensured that his once small gelato company has become a force for good and the kind of company you would want your mom or dad to work for. 2013 Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 Class 2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (Prairies region) 2019 CANIE Entrepreneur Of The Year (Prairies region) joemomoh.com/podcast
This episode of Branding Matters is a little different. The conversation takes a bit of a detour away from branding and veers into more of a spiritual direction. The reason being is that just over 4 years ago, my guest was given one year to live. But against all odds, this unicorn is still here and living what he describes as “a life with purpose.” His name is Jim Button, and he is the Co-Founder of one of Calgary's favourite breweries - Village Brewery. A true leader in marketing and community building, Jim's passion for community investment has earned him impressive accolades which include a philanthropy award from the Canadian Association of Fundraising Professionals, TWO “Top 40 Under 40” awards with Avenue Magazine, and Community Builder of the Year award from the Alberta Small Brewers Association, just to name a few. I invited Jim to be a guest on my show today to discuss why he thinks it takes a village to build a brand. I also wanted to discuss Jim's new fundraising program that focuses on the mental health of kids living with cancer.
Episode Summary: On the Startup Calgary Podcast, we chat with Tyler Chisholm, CEO at clearmotive marketing and Host & Founder of both Collisions YYC and They Just Get it podcasts. During his time as a podcast host, Tyler has chatted with more than 100 interesting community-oriented, ecosystem builders, 85 of which were in 2020. Follow along as Tyler gives some meaningful perspective into Calgary’s innovative tech ecosystem and where he thinks it’s headed. Interview date: December 3, 2020Featured Guest: Tyler Chisholm, CEO at clearmotive marketing and Host & Founder of both Collisions YYC and They Just Get it podcastsFrom his days growing up in southern Quebec to his adventures as a pilot at the ripe old age of 26, Tyler’s curiosity and resourcefulness have driven him to search out an eclectic list of life experiences.Tyler’s pursuit of his career in aviation led him to Calgary in 2000 where he found endless opportunity, none of which was a job in aviation. His passion for business led him to develop his own online health and fitness software program, (back before you could download it for free on your phone) as well as a full-service active weight loss & personal training center. This was to be the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey.After exiting the fitness business Tyler took his new-found love of marketing and co-founded clearmotive marketing in 2007. With offices in Calgary and Toronto Tyler’s goal was to build a marketing-first agency focused on better connecting clients to their customers. As an entrepreneur, his experience told him that establishing better communication by gaining an understanding of clients’ business challenges would make the difference. With an appreciation of the impact digital transformation has on the way companies do business, Tyler’s focus has always ensured that clearmotive shapes the curve of how digital solutions can affect greater outcomes.As host of two podcasts, They Just Get It and Collisions YYC, Tyler brings a voice to advocates, challengers and thought leaders to inspire lively dialogue and bold actions towards creating a better Calgary. A strong advocate for helping those less fortunate, he also established Red Express in 2010, a project that puts Christmas toys in the hands of kids in need. In 2012, Tyler was recognized as one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40Be sure to check out both Tyler’s YYC-based, fun and informative podcasts:Collisions YYCThey Just Get It To learn more about Tyler, visit his website. Join Calgary's Startup Community: Startup Calgary’s free Community Membership will help you stay on top of community events, resources and updates. Members receive exclusive discounts and a free downloadable version of our Startup Community 101 deck. You can sign up here. Follow Startup Calgary on social media
Welcome back to our second Zoomisode! We had major inspo from Calgary's Avenue Magazine for this week's episode where we highlighted areas in and around the city to safely visit this holiday season. For a little pop culture news, we discussed 2020 Wrapped by Spotify (and maybe discovered a new Tik Tok/Spotify partnership?). See ya next week, Trendies!All music rights belong to A94.
Next Gen Men is redefining what ‘manhood’ means, so that boys and men experience less pain and cause less harm. That is their vision and their mission and it ties in really well to what I'm trying to do with this podcast. On this episode, we discuss the work he’s doing at Next Gen Men, how the patriarchy hurts men, the journey of a young boy, cancel culture vs consequence culture, unlearning, the importance of nuance in these conversations and much much more. You can learn more on their website linked above, and follow them on social media @nextgenmen on https://twitter.com/nextgenmen (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/nextgenmen/ (Instagram) and https://www.facebook.com/nextgenmen (Facebook). You can also sign up for their next event for men and the connection to substance abuse here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/next-gen-men-circle-talks-masculinity-substance-use-tickets-127390760193 (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/next-gen-men-circle-talks-masculinity-substance-use-tickets-127390760193) More about Jake: As Next Gen Men's Executive Director, Jake is a passionate speaker and facilitator focused on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men, the health and well-being of men in communities, and gender equity in workplaces. Jake was named one of Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40, as well as having earned recognition from Ashoka, the British Council, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. He has spoken at the United Nations as part of the Canadian Delegation, and participated in the UN Women Safe Cities Initiative Global Forum. He is also a proud advisor to the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association, Canadian Women & Sport, as well as the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter. Also, it's Movember, and my buddy Gautham is raising money! I donated $50 and it would be great to have more of the Imperfect community work to raise money for his cause. Movember is an organization that raises money to change the narrative around mental health for men. You can https://movember.com/m/13453409?mc=1 (donate to his fund here).
Intimacy Concerns Are More Common Than You Think... Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Do you have a hard time talking about your needs/desires? Does your sex life leave you wanting more? In this episode, Dr. Jocelyn Connolly, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and Dr. Lauren Walker, Registered Clinical Psychologist talk about sex, sexuality, and issues many people have in the bedroom (or elsewhere?)... Dr. Lauren loves working with couples and individuals who are interested in enhancing their intimate relationships and sexual lives. She is a therapist, researcher, author and entrepreneur. She translate science about sexuality into real life, and to help people grow in the areas of sexuality, intimacy, relationships and self-care. She is passionate about reducing stigma associated with sexuality, mental health and health. After earning her PhD, she completed a specialized clinical fellowship in sexual dysfunction after cancer treatment where she received mentorship from nationally recognized experts in sexual medicine. She recently received Calgary's Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 award. This prestigious award distinguishes recipients as rising stars; high achievers who are impacting their field and the broader community, and who are moving the city of Calgary forward. She has developed several innovative sexual health programs for cancer patients, and she also direct the Oncology Sexual Health Lab at the University of Calgary. She have over 30 scientific publications on the topic of cancer and sexuality and am co-author of a book for prostate cancer patients - Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Guide for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones. Follow Dr. Lauren on IG: @drlaurenwalker Follow Dr. Jocelyn on IG: @the.vaginadoc Learn more about Dr. Lauren: https://www.drlaurenwalker.com/ Books mentioned in podcast: Better Sex Through Mindfulness: How Women Can Cultivate Desire by Dr. Lori Brotto Come As You Are by Emily Nagoski
Today I’m talking to Jeremy Stein. Known as one of the top real estate professionals at Sotheby’s International Realty, he is a co-founder of The Stein Team which continually ranks within the top 1% of Sotheby’s International Realty brokers nationwide and consistently sells over of $100,000,000 annually.Throughout his career, Jeremy and his team have been repeatedly recognized as the #1 Producing Sales Team for Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. in New York City, a Top 5 Sales Team companywide and a Top 75 Team in the United States by The Wall Street Journal. They have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, New York Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, The Real Deal, The New York Post and Avenue Magazine.Jeremy, one of only two agents in New York City, is a member of the Global Real Estate Partners initiative which is comprised of Sotheby’s International Real Estate’s finest professionals in every key market around the world. Currently spanning over 30 markets, this global partnership allows for unprecedented access to real estate resources worldwide.He and I talk about, how to build your brand and the team that stands behind it.Jeremy shares insight into the New York Market (04:38)Overcoming challenging situations (08:00)The model for Jeremy’s success (13:06)Why did he get into the business in the first place (24:35)One of his biggest aha’s (31:48)Biggest lessons learned from challenging situations and advice for dealing with clients (43:41)The final three questions (48:12)Resources / People Mentioned:Robin SteinGregg MetcalfBooks Mentioned:Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris VossAmelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish Quotes/Takeaways:"The concept of splitting the difference is often sort of the easy way out."Jere interviews the world’s most renowned and best real estate agents around the country and the world.These outstanding Agents tell their stories, how they got into the business, and what has made them successful in one of the oldest and most competitive industries.All of this on the “Jere Metcalf Podcast, Top Real Estate Agents tell how they do it.”www.JereMetcalfPodcast.comPowered byJere Metcalf Partners404.627.7789jere@jeremetcalfpartners.comJeremetcalfpartners.com
This week on WYJP we have the incredibly witty, smart, and cheeky Ben Widdicombe! Author of GATECRASHER: HOW I HELPED THE RICH BECOME FAMOUS AND RUIN THE WORLD, Former Gossip columnist for the NY Daily News, Page Six, TMZ, Town & Country, and New York Times. The Avenue Magazine’s Editor in Chief spills tea about life in the 80s, 90s 2000s and the rise of the Hiltons and Trump. They discuss: -GATECRASHER Book -FreeBritney -Cancel Culture -Met Gala, Oscars, Golden Globes -Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears -Tik Tok Brats -Jennifer Aniston, JLO, Victoria Beckham -BRAVOlebrities and more! Social Media: @benwiddecombe @jaclynmarfuggi
In this Episode we sit down with Jake Stika of Next Gen Men, Jake is the co-founder and Executive Director of Next Gen Men. As such he is a passionate speaker and facilitator focused on gender-based issues related to the social and emotional development of young men, the health and well-being of men in communities, and gender equity in workplaces. Jake was named one of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40, as well as having earned recognition from Ashoka, the British Council, and the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion. He has spoken at the United Nations as part of the Canadian Delegation, and participated in the UN Women Safe Cities Initiative Global Forum and is a proud advisor to the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association as well as Canadian Women & Sport. You can follow NextGenMen on Instagram: @nextgenmen , Twitter: @NextGenMen and visit their website at: https://www.nextgenmen.ca/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/katie846/support
This summer Avenue Magazine Edmonton has finally caught on to what all of us living just North East of Downtown in our little communities have been saying all along...the best place to live in in Edmonton, Alberta is the inner city. The community of Alberta Avenue ranked the most desirable community to live in, with neighbours McCauley and Parkdale also making the list. This episode delves deeper into the various categories that Alberta Avenue scored so high on and on one VERY important element missing from the survey. Link to Avenue Magazine's Survey Results: https://www.avenueedmonton.com/city-life/why-you-should-love-alberta-avenue/
Laura Incognito has grown Little Tucker from cohort 5 in Arlene Dickenson's District Ventures Accelerator to a national brand. Her plant-based energy bites are available in over 1,200 national retailers across Canada including Whole Foods, Save-On-Foods, and Safeway. In today's episode of Food for Thought, Laura discusses how she navigated the food industry from product development to commercial-scale production. Laura Incognito is the founder of Little Tucker, creator of plant-based energy snacks produced in Canada. Laura was also named to Calgary's Top 40 under 40 by Avenue Magazine in 2019, she scaled up from selling in farmers markets to distribution in 1,200 retailers notation-wide including Whole Foods, Save-On-Foods, and Safeway, Food for Thought is a series of interviews featuring an array of professionals and thought leaders in the food industry. From food production to supply chain constraints to product development, this series looks to the future of food in a post-COVID-19 world.
Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Another episode from Edmonton hosted by Christopher Drobot. Christopher Drobot is a passionate cheerleader for the potential of the Edmonton region. Although not directly an entrepreneur himself, his extensive experience in business operations and now mortgage lending help focus his excitement on the ideas that can see the city grow. He is involved in the push to bring a world-class aquarium to the city, is completing an MBA, and – together with his wife – homeschools his two children. The parallels between entrepreneurialism and homeschooling have been many, and he sees an overarching lesson in both: you have to create the world you wish to see. Mack Male is a dedicated community-builder who has given back through thousands of hours of board, committee, and volunteer work for more than a dozen different organizations. Along his own journey in the technology space, he was involved early in the pre-DotCom boom, and has continued to grow and evolve along the way. Today, he is co-founder of Taproot Media, and has received numerous distinctions over the years such as Top 40 under 40 from Avenue Magazine, and one of Alberta’s Next 10 Most Influential People by Alberta Venture Magazine. He is also deeply involved in the tech community in Edmonton, and shares an interest in municipal politics – a subject on which he co-hosts his own podcast, Speaking Municipally. Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out. We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts. We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Show Summary: Mack shares with us his story within the Edmonton tech community – from early days in the pre-DotCom area, through to now. Along the way, he shares some great words of wisdom regarding how to make your venture “stick”, while also advising people to recognize when the time is right to move on. As a co-founder of Taproot Media, he has seen the value of going “all-in” on a project, and the results that can come through focused efforts. Mack’s journey is one of questions, and of an appreciation for good journalism – of truly getting to the bottom of things. Thankfully for us, there’s always another question to ask, and Mack and Taproot Media are there to find the answers. Show Quote: "Cadence and frequency are really important, it builds habit and expectation from your audience – if you show up and continue to work at it, it’s bound to pay off." "First and foremost we wanted to build a really successful business. We figured if we could make something work here, then we could have an impact on media and journalism worldwide." "The decentralized network of people within the community is far more successful than having one wayfinder. You need to try things, talk to new people, and be open to making new connections – that’s how the most successful people stay open to opportunity." "You don’t need to be a 22-yr-old white man living on ramen to build a company. That’s the person we see in pop culture, but that’s not consistent with who is actually able to do something. You just have to go out and start something. That’s it." Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: Community Now! Magazine Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan
I had an amazing time chatting with Jesse. If any of you are strugglign with whats going on in the world today. listen to this incredible lady! With over two decades of award-winning experience as a Producer in the film and television industry, Jesse is now focused on helping industry professionals build their brand meaningfully. She is the CEO and Founder of a video production company, Modern Muse Media, that teaches businesses and individuals how to produce their own video for social media, how to build up their social brand, how to confidently be the face of their own businesses, and how to take their social media marketing to the next level. Her achievements led to a cover feature in Avenue Magazine’s “Top 40 Under 40,”, Best Dramatic Series nominee at the Canadian Screen Awards, three times nominated for an Alberta Women Entrepreneur Award, twice nominated for the Mayor’s Celebration of the Arts Award for Excellence in Artistic Management and is a 2019 Supearlative Award nominee for special skills. Jesse dedicates time to sit on the boards of the Edmonton Business Association, Girls in Film & Television, the Eating Disorder Support Network of Alberta (EDSNA)and is past Vice-President of Women in Film and Television Alberta (WIFTA).
The voice of European football on Oilers Now, Steven Sandor speaks to one Champions League match in particular that some pundit consider the epicenter of the COVID explosion in Italy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shawn Kanungo is a disruption strategist. He has been recognized nationally and globally for his work in the innovation space after 12 years working at Deloitte. His mandate at the firm was to help corporate executives to better understand and plan for the opportunities and threats associated with disruptive innovation. He is also currently a Partner with Queen & Rook, helping organizations adopt exponential technologies and move to the digital age. He is a practitioner who has worked hand-to-hand with hundreds of organizations on their journey to digital transformation. His work and interviews have been featured in Forbes, The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC and CTV. In 2016, he was recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. In 2018, he was named to Inc's 100 Most Innovative Leadership Speakers. His has been a personal mentor of mine since 2016 and I was very happy to catch up with him through the show. Website: shawnkanungo.com
Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta. The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Another episode from Edmonton hosted by Christopher Drobot. Christopher Drobot is a passionate cheerleader for the potential of the Edmonton region. Although not directly an entrepreneur himself, his extensive experience in business operations and now mortgage lending help focus his excitement on the ideas that can see the city grow. He is involved in the push to bring a world-class aquarium to the city, is completing an MBA, and – together with his wife – homeschools his two children. The parallels between entrepreneurialism and homeschooling have been many, and he sees an overarching lesson in both: you have to create the world you wish to see. Mike Zouhri is a serial entrepreneur who has applied his infectious energy towards solving problems in fields as diverse as non-profit housing, image processing, publishing, fashion, and now legal services. Mike describes his unifying theme as “projects that are interesting, creative, and that (hopefully) advance the social good”. Mike has received numerous accolades over the years, such as a Top 40 Under 40 Edmonton from Avenue Magazine, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, and an Edmonton Excellence award. Having graduated from the University of Alberta after studying Neuroscience, and having worked on his projects from here as well, Mike is truly connected to the community. Mike’s current venture is called Painworth (painworth.com), which seeks to streamline and simplify injury law. Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out. We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts. We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Show Summary: Mike finds himself in the word of injury law by accident, and applies his entrepreneurial flair to what turns out to be a Really Big Problem, and becomes an access-to-justice advocate along the way. Show Quote: "Just jump in and do it - there’s no better way to learn!" Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: Levven Electronics Graphic Design: Mackenzie Bedford Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan
On this week's Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline chat with returning guest Tamsin Shute and neonatologist Dr. Amber Reichert about how EPL's Welcome Baby program has expanded into local Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Learn more about how this came about, what it means for parents and hospital staff, why books belong in the NICU and why you should read and sing to your baby! Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about in this episode. Guest Dr. Amber Reichert has also put together a separate list of books and online resources for premature babies and their families that all parents will appreciate. Plus, make sure to listen to the end of this episode to find out how you can win a pair of tickets to the sold out John Douglas event on October 28th. The deadline to enter is Monday, October 21st. Our next episode will be available on Friday, October 25th. We'll be talking to local author and editor of Avenue Magazine, Steven Sandor and fellow EPLer Indy Randhawa about some of our favourite horror movies just in time for Halloween. Comments or questions about the show? You can reach us at podcast@epl.ca. Follow EPL on Facebook and on Twitter and join the conversation by using #EPLOverdueFinds.
Shawn Kanungo is a disruption strategist. He has been recognized nationally and globally for his work in the innovation space after 12 years working at Deloitte. Shawn's mandate at the firm was to help corporate executives to better understand and plan for the opportunities and threats associated with disruptive innovation. Shawn is a practitioner who has worked hand-to-hand with hundreds of organizations on their journey to digital transformation. He has adopted the concepts of voice technology, behavioural economics, user-centered design, crowdsourcing, artificial intelligence, drones and film to help create world class client experiences. Shawn is a Partner with Queen & Rook, helping organizations adopt exponential technologies and move to the digital age. He is also the Founder & CEO of Silver, a technology company focused on creating the next-generation of voice products and services for businesses. His work and interviews have been featured in Forbes, The Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC and CTV. In 2016, he was recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. In 2018, he was named to Inc's 100 Most Innovative Leadership Speakers. Find us on all streaming platforms : Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Stitcher Instagram @2ndfloorpodcast Facebook @2ndfloorpodcast Your Hosts on Instagram Kenny Bhullar @Kenny_Bhullar Omid Qaderi @Qashus #ShawnKanungo #Disruption #YEG
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#20. Jacqueline Cardinal is a gifted young (28) indigenous woman. Jacqueline was recently named as one of the top people under 40, along with her brother Hunter Cardinal (24), by Avenue Magazine. Jacqueline is a serial entrepreneur. She is the co-owner and Managing Director of Naheyawin, and indigenous owned and operated consulting firm that creates and searches for tools to assist indigenous and non-indigenous peoples in their effort to reclaim the spirit of the Treaties and to build a new relationship (a new story) for a better and more vibrant future for Canada. She spoke with me today (01.21.2019) in Edmonton about what gives her hope and about her journey and challenges as an indigenous entrepreneurial woman. She and her brother Hunter have produced a new play called Lake of the Strangers. Lake of the Strangers was Inspired by ancient Nehiyaw mythology; the story follows two brothers in their last summer adventure, through forests, rivers, and not knowing. Lake of the Strangers is a journey of two brothers finding each other and themselves. Lake of the Strangers is playing at the ATB Financial Arts Barn (Backstage Theatre) until February 2, 2019. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mark-anielski/message
For three decades, Louise Phillips Forbes has been an industry leader in New York City’s residential real estate market. With career sales exceeding $3.5 billion, she is considered one of the elite Power Brokers in Manhattan. A multi-time winner of Halstead Real Estate’s esteemed Broker-of-the-Year award, Louise has also been acknowledged many times as the #1 listing broker companywide and currently leads the firm’s #1 sales team. She has developed a significant following among developers, buyers, and sellers throughout Manhattan. From the Upper West Side and Upper East Side to the West Village, Tribeca and Wall Street, she proudly serves prominent New Yorkers. REAL Trends named Louise as one of “America’s Best Real Estate Agents,” their greatly esteemed ranking report, and they consistently list her among their annual “Real Estate Top 250,” which recognizes top real estate brokers and teams throughout the country. Louise has also been featured in Avenue Magazine’s annual “Influential Women of New York” and had cover-story honors for House New York and Mann Report Residential magazines. Additionally, she is frequently quoted in real estate articles for The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Real Deal, Real Estate Weekly, and many other notable publications and blogs. She has also appeared on regional TV shows nationwide to comment on local real estate issues while representing the national real estate perspective and is a regular contributor to Ignite Now Media’s weekly TV series, “The American Dream.” When she is not racing around the congested streets of Manhattan negotiating deals, you will find Louise spinning at her local SoulCycle, where she gets her groove on to the beats of celebrity instructors (and friends) like Stacey Griffith, or surfing in Montauk with her family. In today's episode, we discuss how changes in tax law will affect real estate professionals and those looking to buy or sell a property. In this episode, you'll learn.. Changes in Tax Laws Lower Caps on deductibles Second homes as income producing properties Establishing LLC's Interest Rates Rising More Creative Lending Links and resources mentioned in this episode. Predictions 2019 (FINAL) http://louisephillipsforbes.com/ Twitter Handle: @weze_sez Instagram: @weze_sez To subscribe and rate & review visit one of the platforms below: Follow Real Estate Success Rocks on:
Nude by Battistella Developments is an 18-storey hi-rise concrete tower in the heart of Calgary’s West Beltline neighbourhood – Calgary’s fastest growing community and recently voted best neighbourhood by Avenue Magazine. The building will consist of 177 units for sale with a gorgeous roof-top amenity and an option to purchase title parking. West Beltline is centrally located as the first community outside of Calgary’s downtown and financial district, steps to the C-Train (Calgary’s best mode of public transportation), groceries, cafés and restaurants, and the 17th Avenue shopping district. This neighbourhood is especially popular with renters and people new to the city with the current vacancy rate set around 3%. FIVE REASONS CALGARY IS A GREAT INVESTMENT Calgary is the 4th largest municipality in Canada. Calgary has the highest average weekly earnings of any city in Canada, with a high percentage of local disposable income. The price point for condos in Calgary’s downtown (around $590/ft) is comparatively low when considering other Canadian metropolitan cities, such as Toronto and Vancouver. The rents, however, are surprisingly high at close to $3/ft in the downtown area. The Economist recently ranked Calgary as the most liveable city in North America and 4th most liveable city in the world. With a federally-owned pipeline, a potential bid for the Olympics, and signs of economic recovery, some analysts are suggesting an uptick in Calgary’s market seems inevitable. FIVE REASONS NUDE BY BATTISTELLA IS A GREAT BUY Smaller rental-friendly units that generate high rents. Projected ROI is around 10% per annum on money invested. Cash-flow neutral and positive properties with unit pro-formas available on every suite (ask us for more information!). Affordable starting prices of $198,500 and 75% of all units are priced under $350,000. Relaxed deposit schedule of 5% on signing and an additional 5% nine months later. Battistella is Calgary’s premier developer with an excellent reputation and a proven track record, known for creating design-forward urban spaces that maximize rents and re-sale value.
If you’re a buyer in a market that favors buyers, you might feel safe making a low offer or taking your time. Though you may be in a position of power, don’t let your guard down too soon. In this episode, I interview Jeremy Stein—co-founder of the number one sales team for Sotheby’s International Realty in New York City—who shares some common mistakes that buyers make when they think they have the upper hand. We also discuss marketing in cities with global reach, how sellers should behave when pricing their home, and more! ***IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL DISCOVER*** • Common mistakes that buyers are making right now. • Why you shouldn’t overplay your hand. • Why you shouldn’t throw in offers that are too low. • What happens when a bidding war erupts. • What it means to make a reality-based offer. • How to navigate meetings between buyers and seller. • The story behind Jeremy’s boutique real estate team in New York. • How a small team can produce big results. • Tips/advice for marketing on a global scale. • Strategies behind selling in a city with global reach. • Advice for hiring a broker. • How to behave right now as a seller. • Tips for pricing your home sale. • What caused the shift in the New York market. • Some leading indicators of market conditions. • The difference between supply and demand on a macro vs. a micro level. • The most important thing about a piece of real estate. ***MEMORABLE QUOTES*** “Don’t just give me an offer, give me a reason why you’re making that offer.” | “If it doesn’t feel special, people are less inclined to pay a lot of money for it.” | “You’ve gotta hire somebody you can trust.” | “I think that too many people spend too much time focused on ‘Can I get this for literally the lowest penny possible?’” | “Don’t let the finances of the whole thing lead the decision, because it’s not just a financial investment. It’s also a way for you to have a roof over your head and a way for you to live quite happily.” | “Focus on the big picture. If it’s a home you’ll love having for the next five years, or even the next ten years to raise your family, you’re going to forget about that money. When you go to sell, prices are going to be way up, and it’s not going to matter…or they’ll be way down, and it’s not going to matter.” ***ABOUT THIS WEEK'S GUEST*** Known as one of the top real estate professionals at Sotheby’s International Realty, Jeremy Stein is a co-founder of The Stein Team which continually ranks within the top 1% of Sotheby’s International Realty brokers nationwide and consistently sells in excess of $100,000,000 annually. Throughout his career, Jeremy and his team have been repeatedly recognized as the #1 Producing Sales Team for Sotheby’s International Realty, Inc. in New York City, a Top 5 Sales Team companywide and a Top 75 Team in the United States by The Wall Street Journal. They have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, New York Daily News, The Wall Street Journal, The Real Deal, The New York Post and Avenue Magazine. ***ABOUT THE SHOW*** Welcome to Luxury Real Estate Talk, where you get expert advice on buying and selling Luxury Real Estate. Learn from the best and brightest real estate agents, brokers, and other professionals, as they share real-life stories about the art and business of listing, marketing, selling, and buying high-end homes. Through casual but insightful conversations, the Talk’s host Rob Jensen will help you master your understanding of the luxury real estate market. Rob is the President and Owner/Broker of the Rob Jensen Company, which specializes in working with buyers and sellers in guard gated communities in Summerlin, Las Vegas, and Henderson, Nevada. Rob's 15+ years of local industry expertise have made him a sought after real estate expert source with the media. He’s served as a guest commentator for numerous national broadcast television networks including MSNBC and BRAVO. He has also provided content and commentary to The Wall Street Journal, Forbes.com, BusinessWeek.com, the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Real Estate Executive magazine, Growing Wealth magazine, and the Los Angeles Times, among others. Additionally, Rob has penned a recurring monthly real estate column for the Las Vegas Business Press.
Entrepreneur Mark Fleischman is a graduate of The School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University and former Naval Officer who established himself resuscitating troubled hotel, restaurant, and club projects. He bought Studio 54, which had been closed for nearly two years after the former owners went to Federal Prison, and reestablished it as the hottest club in New York. He and his wife Mimi currently live in Los Angeles and co-owners of four Bar Method Exercise Studios in Los Angeles. R. Couri Hay lives in New York City and Southampton with his King Charles Cavaliers Webster and Cornelia. He is currently the society columnist for Avenue Magazine and a contributing editor / writer for Hamptons and Gotham and Travel Squire.com. Couri appears regularly on television commenting on political figures, society and Hollywood. He is also the CEO of R. Couri Hay Creative Public Relations, a full-service PR and press agency.
Dr. Niven received his MD, his Master of Science and his PhD from the University of Calgary. He is an intensive care physician but is also a health researcher, who focuses on helping doctors ditch outdated technologies, tests and treatments for cutting-edge patient care. In 2016, Dr. Niven was awarded the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Rising Star Award for a study that ultimately aims to lessen the time between scientific research and its implementation in the health-care system. Just last month, he was named one of Avenue Magazine’s 2017 Top 40 Under 40, and this week, he’s one of our Distinguished Graduates at fall convocation, which is why we wanted to catch up with him today. We discuss his research, results, best practices, career highlights and balancing his career with three young children.
Last week I spoke with Lyndsay Kearns about a canister of bear spray that exploded in her car. It was a horrible situation and the damage to her car was significant. If you'd like to hear her interview, check out www.mountainnaturepodcast.com/ep033. During the podcast I mentioned bear spray safety containers sold by Kodiak Wildlife Products. I've since received one and decided to give it a test. Yesterday I placed it in a car parked in the hot sun with a thermometer inside the canister. I also placed an oven thermometer in the windshield to see how hot the interior of the car became after a few hours in the hot sun. The outside temperature was a scorching 28C, but the interior of the car, it reached 70C or a whopping 158F. When I picked up the bear safety container it was extremely hot to the touch. When I opened it to check the thermometer, it had exceeded its maximum temperature of 50C. The website says that it protects against "accidental impact and heat that could damage or discharge your bear spray canister". It's clear from testing that it does not keep the bear spray below the maximum storage temperature of 50C as shown on the label of the Sabre Max bear spray canister. Will it still protect your car in the case of a canister explosion? I contacted the manufacturer and they said that they had not specifically tested whether it would stop an exploding canister from piercing the container. They are considering using more 'cooler' style materials thought to try to reduce the chance that the temperatures keep climbing beyond dangerous levels. I'll keep you posted as this story evolves. Next up - wildlife crossings Wildlife Crossing structures are expanding and changing The wildlife crossing structures in Banff National Park are an amazing success story of protecting wildlife and people from high speed collisions along park highways. Studies have shown that a properly designed and implemented combination of highway fencing along with under and overpasses for wildlife can reduce animal vehicle collisions by up to 95%. Banff National Park led the way in terms of building the first series of under and overpasses along a major highway. Their studies have documented more than 200,000 individual animal crossings so there can be absolutely no doubt as to their effectiveness. The average cost of hitting wildlife can be very high, if not fatal. Deer impacts typically exceed $6,000 while moose average out at around $30,000 or more. Banff has shown that investing in wildlife is effective for wildlife and dramatically reduces loss of life along highways - both for people and wildlife. I remember in the early 1990s, we used to call the Trans Canada Highway between Banff and Lake Louise the meat grinder because of the number of people and animals that were being killed. Thankfully, we can now look at that same stretch of highway as an inspiration for other destinations to aspire to…and that's what I want to talk about today. The work that Banff has done has shown that not only do the structures reduce mortality but they dramatically increase connectivity as well. A large highway can have the effect of completely dividing a landscape into two. In the past 20 years, more and more research has shown that good habitat for wildlife is not good enough. We need corridors that allow for a steady stream of fresh genetic material to move through landscapes. In many cases, a stretch of road with as few as 3.2 deer-vehicle collisions per kilometre per year would actually see a net benefit by building structures. Studies have shown that in cases like this, the cost benefits of building the structures can quickly exceed any costs involved in their construction. In 2015, Banff saw a total of 19 moderate to large animals killed along the Trans Canada Highway. This was less than half of the 41 animals killed in 2006. The stats in Banff show an 80% reduction in wildlife collisions. Carnivores are seeing a huge reduction in deaths but the real winner seems to be elk. Virtually no elk die in fenced sections of highway in Banff as opposed to 100 or more prior to the fences being constructed. Today in Banff, there are a total of 44 different crossing structures of which six are overpasses and 38 underpasses. While Banff got the ball rolling, by 2010 the research had finally led to interest from other jurisdictions. That’s why in 2010, an organization known as Animal Road Crossings or ARC, sponsored a design competition designed to bring fresh ideas and potentially cost savings to the design and implementation of future crossing structures. Every dollar saved in the construction can help to move the political process towards a yes decision in terms of expanding the use of crossing structures to new destinations. In fact in a 2012 survey of U.S. State Department of Transportation professionals, 84% indicated that their state considers the building of crossing structures to improve safety and connectivity. Unfortunately, those numbers don't translate into implementation. Funding was the number one reason given for not including them in the planning of highways and upgrades to road systems. Despite resistance in some areas, other areas in Canada and the U.S. are going full-steam ahead with new projects. Now that the Trans Canada is twinned and fenced all the way through Banff National Park, crews are working hard on expanding the twinning and fencing through neighbouring Yoho. They are already working on both an overpass and an underpass just west of the British Columbia Border. Perhaps the most ambitious one at the moment is taking place along Interstate 90 in Washington State which runs between Seattle and Spokane. The first overpass is being built near Snoqualmie Pass, just an hour east of Seattle. Like the overpasses in Banff, it will eventually be a forest covered crossing. When the project is finished, there will be a total of 27 over and underpasses along a 24 km stretch of highway. Programs have also taken place or been started in Colorado, Utah, Montana, and Nevada. Jackson Hole, Wyoming is also looking into creating a series of structures as well. Florida has a long history of using crossing structures particularly to protect the endangered Florida panther and California has used them to protect desert tortoises. More and more, the value of these structures are being applied to a wider diversity of wildlife - even salamanders. In Waterton Lakes National Park, specially designed underpasses were built specifically for the long-toed salamander. In a study conducted in 2009, research showed the salamanders had suffered a 60% loss in population since 1994. By building the underpasses, 130 salamanders were able to safely cross the road, dramatically reducing highway mortality. Banff should be very proud of the role it has played in helping spread the word about fencing and crossing structures and their role in helping to reduce wildlife mortality. Over the next decade, we can hope to see them spread far and wide as new jurisdictions begin to add them to their normal planning process for highway improvement projects. After all, 200,000 animal crossings in Banff has to say something about their effectiveness, not to mention an 80% reduction in animal deaths caused by vehicles. Wildlife Crossings Next up…Bear 148 gets one more chance Bear 148 in Trouble Grizzly 148, the well-known daughter of Banff most famous bear, number 64, has once again run afoul of provincial conservation officers by leaving the protection of Banff National Park and hanging around Quarry Lake and the Peaks of Grassi neighbourhood in Canmore. Despite the fact that they are built on a primary wildlife corridor and that they are right on the route that any bear would need to take were it to connect with the (hopefully) soon to be established Three Sisters Corridor, it seems provincial conservation officers have little tolerance for 148. She has never made contact with people, but she does not do well with dogs. This past week, she bluff charged a man with a child in a stroller that also had two dogs on leash. Any time dogs are involved in bear encounters there is a chance that the encounter may escalate. In most situations, when bears encounter people, they are looking to see whether we pose a threat or not. Two barking, growling dogs can definitely be interpreted that way and so she escalated to a bluff charge just to let them know that she was in charge. Bluff charges are just that…a bluff. It's a way to let something know that she is ready for business if need be. Like most bears, she then left them alone. No injuries occurred, just some shaky nerves. She essentially just did what she was supposed to do. She warned them to stay away and then she moved on. She is collared and so officials should have known she was in the area. As a result of this encounter, officials live trapped her and moved her back to her main turf around the town of Banff. They did state though that if she comes back to Canmore and has another similar encounter that they will euthanize her. As Bill Hunt from Banff National Park stated in a recent story in the Rocky Mountain Outlook: "Female bears are the reproductive engines of the population and she's lived her entire life in Banff National Park and surrounding area without incident so far." There's also a very good chance that she has mated for the first time this spring. At 6-1/2 years old, she's right at the age when bears in the central Rockies tend to begin mating. As it is, we have one of the lowest productivity rates of any bear population and so the loss of even one breeding female can make a big impact on the population. Canmore is her territory, just as much as Banff. As a community we need to find ways to live with bears or we will see more and more of them shot simply for hanging out where people can harass them. Just after closing off the area where 148 had her incident, Conservation Officers charged two people with a dog for crawling under the closure tape and ignoring the closure. Unfortunately, all it takes is a few more morons like these two that will help ensure that bears are no longer welcome on the landscape. It makes no sense to fight for a corridor along the Three Sisters lands if bears are not allowed to move through the Canmore Nordic Centre, Power Line Trail, Quarry Lake and Peaks of Grassi in order to actually reach it. They are all connected. We already have the most developed landscape in the world where grizzlies still exist and unless we as a community vow to share the mountains with bears than the bears will simply be shot one after the other. Let's hope that 148 stays put in Banff, but the buffaloberry season is now upon us. I spotted my first ripe berries last week, right in the heart of Canmore. Even if 148 stays away, bears WILL be moving into the valley bottoms to feed on these berries. A bear like 148 can eat up to 200,000 buffaloberries every day. That's the equivalent of you eating 75 Big Macs, every day for the next 6 weeks. It's the one food that allows them to build their fat layers for winter. The safety concern is that the berries need sunlight to grow. That means they need an opening in the forest canopy…which is exactly what a trail or a road provides. This means that almost all low elevation trails in the area are lined with grizzly bear buffets. If there are buffaloberries, there will be bears nearby. If you learn to identify just one plant in the central Rockies, make it this one. This summer, instead of complaining about the closures that will be coming as bears gather to feed on berries, forget about the low elevation trails. This is a great time of year to do some of the higher ridgewalks like the Mount Allan Centennial Trail or Sunshine Meadows. You can avoid the bears simply by avoiding the berries. It doesn't mean you won't encounter a bear, but you can dramatically shift the odds in your favour by avoiding areas with large patches of buffaloberries. If you're a mountain biker, sloooooow down. The bears are so focused on feeding that if you scream down some of the nordic centre trails, you may find yourself with a very close encounter. Everyone needs to carry bear spray, even along local town trails. Make sure it is on your belt and not strapped to your pack or your bike. If you get separated from them, you will still have your spray only if it's on your person. Bears are an amazing part of the mountain landscape. They are one of the key reasons that visitors state for visiting this area. We all rely on tourism for the lifeblood of the valley and we need to do our part to make sure that the grandchildren of today's visitors will still be able to see grizzlies 50 years from now. I hope to be around to see bear 148s great grandchildren as well. New Method to Count Bears Biologists have developed a new method to estimate bear populations and densities in the mountains. By placing hundreds of remote wildlife cameras along trails throughout the mountains, and combining this with radio collar data, they can get a much more accurate estimate of grizzly populations. Historically, they would need to do extensive field work to collect dna from hair and scat samples. As biologists look at the cost of another dna study in Banff, the estimate runs at almost a half a million dollars and hundreds of man hours in the field. During the study, researchers Jesse Whittington and Mark Hebblewhite trapped and collared 22 grizzlies. This was followed up by placing 214 remote cameras they were able to track the collared grizzlies as well as unknown individuals as they were captured on the cameras. Without the help of cameras, they would have come to the conclusion that the population had dropped by as much as 51%. The use of cameras makes it much easier for researchers and land managers to estimate population densities for animals like grizzlies. Parks Canada cameras have captured more than 2,000 images of bears in just the past 3 years. They are also regularly capturing photographs of five females and their young. The important thing in this method is that the combination of collar data and cameras is what allows them to estimate density. In the central Rockies, they estimated around 13 bears per 1,000 km. These are fairly stable numbers and compare well to studies done 10 or more years ago. However, this stability relies on keeping breeding females like 148 on the landscape. If we start to lose the reproductive engines of the population, we could see a steep decline in numbers. Let's all do our part in not just staying away from bear prone areas during buffaloberry season but also reporting violations like off-leash dogs that could result in a very negative interaction with a grizzly. If a bear has to die because you thought it was your God given right to have your dog illegally off-leash, then you should not be living in a community that prides itself on being bear aware. And I would hope that everyone around you would report that violation to the appropriate authorities. Let's celebrate that our bears are doing well, but maintain our vigilance so that the trend continues. Next up…Where did Waterton get it's name. Carol Patterson has spent the last two decades traveling the world. She writes and speaks extensively about reinventing your business and your life with travel. Her writing has been featured in BBC Travel, Avenue Magazine, Roadstories.ca, Alaska magazine and more. More recently, one of her stories won second place in the Best Sustainable/Responsible Tourism Feature category at the Travel Media Association of Canada Conference. In June, Carol presented at the Waterton Wildflower Festival about the naming of Waterton Lakes National Park and about the park's namesake Charles Waterton. Recently she was nice enough to share some of her story with me in an interview. I hope you enjoy it.
If you're in the know in Edmonton, you've probably heard of Dana DiTomaso. Dana moved here from Hamilton 3 years ago with her now-wife; she's the technology columnist on CBC's Edmonton AM; she was named Top 40 Under 40 this year by Avenue Magazine; she was named one of the "Next Ten" by Alberta Venture; she's the president of digital agency Kick Point (you should also check out the Kick Point Blog); and she's utterly brilliant and delightful. Though Dana was on our live show last season, we wanted to bring her back and spend a bit more time with her chatting about... well, everything. Hope you enjoy this episode! Image by Guru Digital Arts College. Taken at the Capital Ideas "Fail" Panel (from L to R: Karen Unland, Dana DiTomaso, Owen Brierley).
The City of Edmonton is very fortunate to have the knowledge economy contributors that we can call our own. I might even argue that many of the people who have come onto the Unknown Studio as guests are among the pillars of this new wave. We spoke to one of those pillars in our most recent episode, which you can download below. Hi name is Ken Bautista, and he's officially one of Edmonton's "big deals." Here's some info on Ken from his website: Ken Bautista, 32, has over 10 years experience in the interactive industry as an entrepreneur and creative director. He founded his first interactive development company, Hotrocket, in 2001 after graduating from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. In 2008, the company's interactive services division was acquired by RED The Agency, one of the fastest growing independent marketing agencies in Western Canada. Ken is currently working on his second start-up seekyourownproof.com, an online community for kids ages 8-12 where they're challenged to investigate science and history as agents of a fictional agency called the “Central Institute for Exploration”. Ken's also involved in ArtsScene Edmonton, Startup Edmonton, and TEDx Edmonton. Scott and I picked his brain for a good hour on the projects Ken's working on, why he's still living in Edmonton, and what the future holds for yet another of Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. ===================================================== EDMONTON JOURNAL STILL SPONSORS THE UNKNOWN STUDIO ===================================================== It's true! After so much joking and tongue-in-cheek referrals to Edmonton's newspaper of record on our show, the Edmonton Journal decided to put their money where our mouths are, by sponsoring the Unknown Studio this month! We're helping EJ to promote their Blackberry mobile launcher. You can check it out by clicking here on your Blackberry browser. If you have any comments about the mobile launcher or the Journal's mobile site, let us know and we'll pass it along! ===================================================== Download the episode 20 of the Unknown Studio directly to your computer. The Unknown Studio is a proud member of the League of Extraordinary Media. Thanks to Mack Male for allowing us to use one of his photos for this post.
On the show today Angie welcomes Rusch Raymaker and Jesika Contepomi from Avenue and guest stylist is Achariya Maktoum.Fabulous Fashion with Angie Mornington
Welcome to episode 291 of the Sexology Podcast! Today I am delighted to welcome Dr Lauren Walker to the podcast. In this episode, we discuss how recovering from prostate cancer can take 3-5 years, the common sexual changes after recovering from prostate cancer and looking at useful sex toys that are available and appropriate. Dr Lauren Walker is a therapist, researcher, author and entrepreneur. Dr Walker translates science about sexuality into real life and helps people grow in the areas of sexuality, intimacy, relationships and self-care. Dr Walker is passionate about reducing the stigma associated with sexuality, mental health and health. Dr Walker completed her PhD in 2013, she completed a specialized clinical fellowship in sexual dysfunction after cancer treatment. Dr Walker received mentorship from nationally recognized experts in sexual medicine. Dr Walker recently received Calgary's Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40 award. This prestigious award distinguishes recipients as rising stars; high achievers who are impacting their field and the broader community, and who are moving the city of Calgary forward. She has also developed several innovative sexual health programs for cancer patients and also directs the Oncology Sexual Health Lab at the University of Calgary. There she is on the faculty as an Adjunct Associate Professor where she conducts research on sexuality. Dr Walker has over 40 scientific publications on the topic of cancer and sexuality and is co-author of a book for prostate cancer patients - Androgen Deprivation Therapy: A Guide for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones. Though not sure the "perfect balance" really exists, she tries to balance her career, with being a wife and also a mom to a vibrant toddler. Dr Walker loves skiing, golf, and working out, listening to music, and enjoying food with her friends. In this episode, you will hear: How did Dr Walker become interested in this line of work? Analyzing the findings of Dr Walker's research Ways in which Dr Walker helped partners navigate the journey back into sex How recovering from prostate cancer can take 3-5 years Does pumping help to re-engage sexual activity? The common sexual changes after recovering from prostate cancer Is pain during sex common for prostate cancer survivors? Do implants work and are they effective? Is caregiver actually a useful term to give to partners? Looking at useful sex toys that are available and appropriate Find Dr Lauren Walker Online https://www.drlaurenwalker.com Live Workshop https://drmoali.clickfunnels.com/7-tactics Podcast Produced by Pete Bailey - http://petebailey.net/audio Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In 1931, Judge Samuel Seabury was leading an investigation for Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt into corruption in New York's magistrate courts when a witness in the investigation named Vivian Gordon was found murdered in the Bronx. Because of the public demand for answers in this high-profile murder case, FDR could no longer keep his uneasy peace with Tammany Hall and expanded the scope of Seabury's investigation. What Seabury's team uncovered brought down Mayor Jimmy Walker and began to topple the Tammany Hall stranglehold on New York City politics.Joining me in this episode is writer Michael Wolraich, author of The Bishop And The Butterfly: Murder, Politics, and the End of the Jazz Age.Our theme song is Frogs Legs Rag, composed by James Scott and performed by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons. The mid-episode music is by Daniel Carlton on Pixabay and is available for use via the Pixabay Content License. The episode image is “Mid-town Manhattan, looking northeast toward Chrysler Building,” photographed by William Frange, ca. 1931; there are no known restrictions on publication and the image is available via the Library of Congress.Additional Sources:“The Politics and Iconography of Tammany in the Early American Republic,” by Keith Muchowski, Journal of the American Revolution, August 19, 2021“Boss Tweed's Rise and Downfall | New York: A Documentary Film [video],” PBS.“The corrupt N.Y. congressman who was sentenced to prison — and escaped,” by George Bass, The Washington post, July 2, 2023.“The Case For Tammany Hall Being On The Right Side Of History,” NPR Fresh Air, March 5, 2014.“How an Unlikely Alliance Saved the Democrats 100 Years Ago,” by Terry Golway, Politico Magazine, September 17, 2018.“Franklin D. Roosevelt: Life Before the Presidency,” by William E. Leuchtenburg, UVA Miller Center.“Samuel Seabury,” Historical Society of the New York Courts.“The Insane 1930s Graft Investigation That Took Down New York's Mayor—and Then Tammany Hall,” by Erin Blakemore, History.com, Originally posted April 17, 2019, and updated April 22, 2019.“The Dead Woman Who Brought Down the Mayor,” by Rachel Shteir, Smithsonian Magazine, February 25, 2013.“Jimmy Walker May Have Been NYC's Most Corrupt Mayor, but Damn Was He Fun,” Avenue Magazine, December 2, 2021.“Jazz Age Mayor and Villager, Jimmy Walker,” by Sarah Bean Apmann, Off the Grid, June 18, 2020.
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