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In this episode of Rising Voices of Fundraising: The AFP Emerging Leaders Podcast, Keith Greer and Carissa Konesky, two presenters from AFP ICON 2025, offer tips for overcoming imposter syndrome, submitting a proposal that gets selected, and engaging your audience with an interesting session. We discuss how presenting at an AFP event can boost your career and increase the visibility of your organization's fundraising efforts.   To learn more, check out their session, From Inspiration to Implementation: Turning Conference Insights into Action, at AFP ICON 2025 in Seattle, April 27-29.  Guests: Keith Greer, CFRE: University of New Mexico Foundation - Director of Development: Keith Greer, CFRE is Director of Development for the UNM School of Architecture + Planning and host of the podcast, Let's Talk Fundraising. With over a decade of fundraising experience, Keith has lead fundraising for Hawai'i Island's largest hospice organization and was the Director of the ASRT Foundation with work reaching around the globe. Keith is an AFP Chamberlain Scholar as well as an ASAE NextGen Award Winner. Carissa Konesky, CFRE: Simon Fraser University - Advancement Officer, Leadership Giving: Carissa Konesky, CFRE is based in British Columbia, Canada and works as an Advancement Officer for Leadership Giving at Simon Fraser University. Her passion is building relationships with donors and sharing the causes that she cares about. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Nonprofit Management Certificate from SFU, an Associate of Arts Degree from Capilano University, and Associate Certificates in Nonprofit and Fundraising Management from BCIT. She participated in Cohort Four of the AFP Leadership Institute, and has been featured in BC Business magazine as a Top 30 Under 30 and Woman of the Year - Rising Star.   Emily Leitzinger, CFRE, CNP, Director of National Leadership Giving, Cure SMA: Emily Leitzinger is a fundraising executive with over 15 years of experience driving organizational growth and sustainability through innovative fundraising strategies and donor engagement. She currently serves as the Director of National Leadership Giving at Cure SMA and is particularly proud of launching the first-ever Legacy Society for the organization. Emily is dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in philanthropy, as noted in her Master's capstone. In this project, she examines the effects of donor influence on nonprofit operations and proposes frameworks for more balanced and ethical donor engagement. A chartering member and past president of the Mid-City, New Orleans Rotary Club, Emily is affectionately known as the Deputy Governor of "Yes" and is set to become the District Governor of District 6840. In addition to her professional achievements, she enjoys traveling, long-distance running, and craft beer, and is a huge fan of The Office.  She lives in New Orleans with her Elvis-impersonating husband, Mike.    Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, CFRE, ACNP, GPC, CAP, Founder & CEO, AQP Consulting & Executive Director, ENP: Dr. Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier has fourteen years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has collectively raised approximately $5 million for over 75 organizations. She serves as Executive Director of ENP and runs her own nonprofit consulting firm, AQP Consulting, where she helps grassroots nonprofits with fundraising strategy, strategic planning, board development, and grant writing.  Allison is a vocal advocate for gender parity, closing the wage gap, and ending the motherhood penalty. With accolades such as AFP's Outstanding Young Fundraising Professional, NBJ's 40 Under 40, NBJ's Women of Influence, a National Latino Leader, and the Women Who Rock Nashville Social Justice Award, Dr. Quintanilla Plattsmier strives to serve and better her community every day. A dedicated AFP member for the last seven years, Allison currently chairs the Women's Impact Initiative (WII) Mentorship Program and serves on the LEAD Education Advisory Committee. When she is not out serving her community, she is spending time with her three kids, Quintan, Karina, and Kamren.

In this episode of the Six Five Podcast - Marketing: Art & Science CMO advisor and host Lisa Martin welcomes VP of Marketing at OSI Digital, Karen Dosanjh. Karen, who was recently honored as one of BC Business magazine's "Women of the Year" in the entrepreneurial leader category, shares how MarTech, communications, and relationships helped her transform OSI Consulting into OSI Digital, to the delight of customers and employees globally. Their discussion covers: How AI and predictive analytics are crucial for understanding customer behavior and future trends. The importance of using AI ethically, emphasizing data privacy and transparency to build trust. How rebranding OSI from a traditional consulting firm to OSI Digital - led by Karen - improved customer engagement and drove revenue growth. How marketing can act as a change agent by addressing internal resistance and aligning brand messaging with modern needs.  

The multifamily industry has no shortage of new products and services promising to enhance leasing and living. Mohammad Akhlaghi, a serial entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of Plugzio, joins Matt and Courtney to talk about the start-up game. According to Mohammad, who has been recognized as one of the Top 30 under 30 in BC Business and also pitched on Canada's Dragons' Den TV show, it all starts with identifying a problem, gauging the demand to solve the problem, and having the stamina to see it through. In this lively conversation, he emphasizes the need to stay curious, keep people close who will challenge and complement your strengths and be prepared to fail. There's even a business idea in there, but you've been sworn to secrecy!

Host Jared Simmons talks with Tatsuya Nakagawa, Co-Founder and CEO of Castagra Products. Tatsuya offers a unique take: "For me, innovation is value creation towards some sort of goal or aim." This reflection springs from the story of his junior high school decision about whether to alter his name to overcome social barriers, highlighting how innovation is woven into the human experience.------------------------------------------------------------Tatsuya Nakagawa is the Co-Founder and CEO of Castagra Products, a sustainable roof coating manufacturing company. Castagra's Ecodur Roof Coating was voted top "Greenvention" by the reality show Dragons' Den. Over the past 20 years, Tats has launched hundreds of products and services, co-authored the book Overcoming Inventoritis: The Silent Killer of Innovation (forward by Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple), and spoken to a variety of industry groups including: Chartered Accounts of Canada, Canadian Bar Association, The American Chamber of Commerce, and The International Internet Marketing Association. He's also written articles for Fast Company, Construction Today, and Industry Week, and has been quoted on CBS News, Global TV, CBC, The Globe and Mail, and BC Business. Tats is the host of the popular C-Suite Network podcast, Specified Growth Podcast. The podcast features interviews with leaders who have overcome adversity, built massive organizations, and made a positive change in the building materials and coatings industry. He also hosts a LinkedIn Live series, Roofer Reflections, where he interviews roofing professionals about their experiences in the industry.More about our guest:Tatsuya NakagawaCompany: Castagra ProductsBook Co-authored:  Overcoming Inventoritis: The Silent Killer of InnovationTat's Podcast: Specified Growth Podcast------------------------------------------------------------Episode Guide:0:00 - Intro0:42 - What is Innovation?3:14 - Role of Identity in Innovation6:28 - Reducing Friction on Identity11:39 - Importance of Curiosity and Experimentation13:04 - Finding Mentors15:47 - Sports Analogies and Innovation21:37 - Music, Sports, Business, and Performance28:20 - Overcoming Challenges and Learning from Failures33:42 - Reflections on Career and Adaptation--------------------------OUTLAST Consulting offers professional development and strategic advisory services in the areas of innovation and diversity management

A new report by the BC Business council says the province is surviving, but not THRIVING. Guest: David Williams - Economist with the BC Business Council and vice president of policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine Roscoe Barr is a neuroscience-based wellness coach, founder of The Life Delicious, and author of the upcoming book FEEL BETTER NOW, empowering women leaders to reclaim their time and rediscover wellness. The Life Delicious is applied neuroscience for everyday wellness and joyful longevity – an evidence-based curriculum of sustainable practices, grounded in pleasure, to liberate ourselves and others from suffering. Catherine offers women's coaching circles, co-ed retreats, corporate workshops and keynote speeches; is a certified personal trainer, fitness instructor and coach practitioner; and writes about fitness, food and travel for numerous publications including Montecristo, Canadian Living, WestJet Magazine, BC Business and BC Living. To learn more about Catherine: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherineroscoebarr/ Website: http://thelifedelicious.ca To download Catherine's freebie on the Hidden Power of Being Well Rested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COf_qAXDXYY

In the United States, a mere 5% of plastic is recycled, with projections from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation suggesting that, by 2050, the oceans could contain more plastic than fish. Against this backdrop, the environmental toll of single-use plastic is increasingly recognized. In response to this challenge, Anastasia Kiku, Co-Founder of Reusables.com and BC Business' Youth Entrepreneur of the Year for 203, has spearheaded the development of a container tracking platform designed to facilitate the shift from single-use to reusable packaging for businesses. This innovation not only mitigates environmental impact but also enhances customer loyalty and drives sales.After relocating from Russia to Vancouver, Canada, to pursue her bachelor's degree, Anastasia delved into the environmental consequences of various industries. Her journey led her to focus on the food industry, founding Lighter Foodprint—a non-profit organization dedicated to shedding light on the emissions linked to food. Her academic endeavors extended to Denmark and Indonesia, laying the groundwork for her venture into entrepreneurship with Reusables.com. Through her company, Anastasia is dedicated to reducing waste in the food sector, aligning with her broader environmental mission.This episode also unveils Anastasia's unique background as a professional alpine ski racer, revealing how the sport instilled in her the discipline and motivation necessary for collaborative leadership and teamwork. Join us as we explore Anastasia Kiku's multifaceted journey from athlete to environmental entrepreneur, and her commitment to pioneering sustainable solutions in the food industry.This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Please find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

Send us a Text Message.Today, we've got Harrison Gordon on the podcast. He's a serial entrepreneur from Vancouver who's appeared on the BC Business 30 Under 30, started and sold two dropshipping stores, and now owns CouchHaus, an online couch store.Find Harrison here:x.com/harrisongordoninstagram.com/harrisonleegordoncouchhaus.comMy Linksx.com/iamsamuelgamesyoutube.com/thesamuelgamesinstagram.com/samuelgameesSupport the Show.

First Aired May 27, 2023Veteran and Battle Creek-area entrepreneur Charles Solano - who owns five Biggby Coffee franchises in Calhoun County - has seen first hand that future leaders often just need some training and development to realize their skills. And some encouragement.In this episode, Solano talks about how he and business partner Carlos Fontana established a leadership training course through their company Rhodium Leadership. The course has received accolades and attention from the community. Episode ResourcesFor more information about the Rhodium Leadership Course:Call 269-924-8688 or 269-832-4347Email brasileiro56@gmail.com or csolano@biggby.comABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERSFormer WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet (2014-2017) returns to host Community Matters, an interview program focused on community leaders and newsmakers in and around Battle Creek. Community Matters is heard Saturdays, 8-8:30 AM Eastern on WBCK-FM (95.3) and anytime at battlecreekpodcast.com.Community Matters is sponsored by Lakeview Ford Lincoln and a production of Livemic Communications.

In this episode, Galen talks with Tetsuya Nakagawa, CEO and Co-Founder of Castagra Products, who discusses his entrepreneurial journey and how Castagra Products came to be. They initially won a competition by Dragon's Den, and though the product wasn't initially meant for roofing, they eventually moved in that direction after winning a stadium project contract over 42 other companies. Tats emphasizes the importance of problem-solving and evaluating situations to determine the best course of action for customers. He believes that innovation is always temporary and continues to look for ways to improve their products and make things slightly better for everyone. When it comes to scaling a business, Tats suggests addressing three key areas: Demand generation, operations, and mitigating weaknesses. The key to success is to constantly learn, adapt, and evolve. Who's The Guest? Co-Founder and CEO of Castagra Products, a manufacturer of sustainable roof coatings, is Tatsuya Nakagawa. Numerous renowned businesses like General Mills, Tyson Foods, the NFL, MLB, and McDonald's, use the Ecodur roof coating from Castagra. The reality television program Dragons' Den selected Ecodur as the best "Greenvention." Tats has launched hundreds of goods and services over the past 20 years, co-authored a book titled Overcoming Inventoritis: The Silent Killer of Innovation (forward by Steve Wozniak, Co-Founder of Apple), and delivered speeches to a range of professional organizations, including the Canadian Bar Association, the American Chamber of Commerce, and the International Internet Marketing Association. He's also written articles for Fast Company, Construction Today, and Industry Week, and has been quoted on CBS News, Global TV, The Globe and Mail, and BC Business. Highlights Castagra's sustainable roof coating was born from a previous invention by Peter, who worked with Tats in the past. They saw the potential and decided to relaunch the product Castagra targeted tough customers, such as multinational corporations, to prove their product's worth. The strategy worked, and they were able to win contracts against 42 other competing companies Tats believes that in order to lead in the construction materials industry, one must be fearless in introducing new products and ideas The biggest competition for innovation is often the resistance to change or the cost of switching from current practices Incremental innovation is easier to implement, but major innovations require understanding and quantifying the value for customers To be successful in business, it's important to understand the customer's problems and their customers' dynamics Failure is inevitable, but it's important to learn from it and not be too arrogant Successful entrepreneurs know themselves well and understand the trade-offs at each phase of business To scale a business, it's important to address demand generation, operations, and weaknesses Entrepreneurship exposes weaknesses, but it's a great way to figure out what you need to work on and explore your potential The goal of leveling up is to explore the edges of what you're capable of and make a positive impact Episode Resources Connect with Galen M. Hair https://insuranceclaimhq.com hair@hairshunnarah.com www.levelupclaim.com   Connect with Tatsuya Nakagawa https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tatsuya https://www.crunchbase.com/person/tatsuya-nakagawa  

Today is a Special Episode as I get to bring on one of my best friends who I've known since I was 6 years old: Courtney Peters! Courtney is the co-founder of Supercrush with her mom Shelby. Supercrush is a hair accessory brand on a mission to make great hair super simple. Best known for their clips, scrunchies, (and most recently their all-natural dry shampoo!) all of their products are super high-quality and responsibly produced (read: they're made to last for years). They also prioritize giving back to charitable initiatives supporting women in need and donate a minimum of 1% from every order. Supercrush has been featured in major publications like Allure, Elle, Chatelaine, and Popsugar and Courtney was featured in the BC Business 30 under 30.  I absolutely love our conversation about Courtney's partnership with her Mom and how they navigate running a business together, conflict management and having set roles. We also talk about Motherhood and running a business (and what that looks like now that she has 2!) and lastly we talk about the success that Supercrush has had an what has contributed to that success. I can't WAIT for you to dive into this episode!  Here's where you can find Courtney & Supercrush: supercrush.com Instagram: @supercrush Tiktok: @supercrush Join us for our Dream Big Conference (March 10th) here: businessbabescollective.com/vancouver

Ania is the Founder and Creator of Rootd, a mobile app for panic attacks and anxiety relief. She has grown to help over 2 million users in over 150 countries and has been featured on the App Store 100+ times. Discover how she created a mission-led business, how she overcame the early "no's" before finally breaking through, and why she decided to bootstrap her business instead of seeking investment capital. More About Ania: Ania has been selected for a Developer Spotlight by Apple, as a “30 Under 30” winner by BC Business, a "Canadian Woman in Tech You Should Know" by the Daily Hive, and one of “20 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch” by Founders Fund. Rootd has been named "App of the Day" in multiple countries, and as one of the "best apps for anxiety" by Healthline, Cosmopolitan, and Women's Health, and was featured in the Time Magazine special edition: The Age of Anxiety. App Audits: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.todolist.planner.diary.journal https://apps.apple.com/us/app/life-quality-tracker-journal/id1603403485 SPONSORS Got an app idea that you think will be the next unicorn? But you don't know what to do next? With more than 15 years of experience creating software, B7dev.com can help you out. Schedule a free 1-hour call by going to B7Dev.com and let them know that Steve sent you. Tired of overpaying for App Store Optimization? Get unlimited ASO and app marketing support to increase your keyword rankings, downloads, and revenue. Learn more at ASO Masters. *************** Follow us: YouTube: AppMasters.com/YouTube Instagram: @stevepyoung Twitter: @stevepyoung TikTok: @stevepyoung Facebook: App Masters *************** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/app-marketing-podcast/message

Aaron asks Ellis about his personal background, his thoughts on the role of Chief & Council, poverty in Indigenous communities, and his past interview on CTV Power Play. Ellis Ross was elected MLA for Skeena in 2017 and again in 2020. He currently serves as the Official Opposition Critic for Energy and LNG. Ross has previously served as the Official Opposition Critic for Environment and Climate Change Strategy, and Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing. He has worked in both the private and public sectors, with business experience in hand logging, beach-combing, and construction. Ross worked full-time as a taxi boat operator until the Haisla Nation Council requested that he become their first full-time councillor. Ellis served in this position for eight years, from 2003 to 2011. In 2011, Ellis was elected Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation and was re-elected by acclamation in 2013. Ross has been recognized as a business leader by both BC Business magazine and Canadian Business magazine. In 2012, Ross was appointed the inaugural chair of the Aboriginal Business and Investment Council. In 2014, he was the only First Nations leader among 25 Canadians invited by then-Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to attend a public policy and budget retreat. In recognition of his community service, Ross was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in 2013 and the Order of B.C. in 2014. Ross actively enjoys golf, soccer, and basketball. He has a passion for seeing people succeed in athletics, school, and life, which drove his coaching style. One of the highlights of his career is coaching the Mount Elizabeth Secondary School senior girl's basketball team to a zone championship. He is a proud father of two daughters and a proud grandfather. Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://aaronpete.substack.com/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jl39CsCYhImbLevAF6aTe?si=dc4479f225ff440b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bigger-than-me-podcast/id1517645921 Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDc3MjYyLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA8JKF2tT0AhUPmp4KHR2rAPkQ9sEGegQIARAC

Looking for relief from anxiety and panic attacks?Let me introduce you to "Rootd" the all in one anxiety and panic attack app that eases your symptoms and gets you back on track to face the day. This week I interviewed Ania Wysocka, Founder of Rootd. Ania first experienced anxiety and panic attacks in her last year of university. With little help at her disposal she did her research and decided to create a tool to help herself and others through this sometimes debilitating condition.She has created a community of 2 million users from around the globe helping them realize they are not alone . With Rootd by their side they can move through the symptoms to a better place in a short period of time. Rootd is now being offered to organizations and businesses to help their teams get the support they need through the work week.  LISTEN in and see what Ania shares about her journey and the popular award winning app she created.BIO:Ania is the founder of Rootd - the #1 rated mobile app for anxiety & panic attack relief. Ania designed and created Rootd's complete content and has led the business to over two million users in over 150 countries. Her unique combination of graphic design, marketing, and subject matter expertise provide Rootd with its unmistakable personality.Entrepreneurial by nature, with a strong sense for effective design and cross-cultural communication, Ania has been selected for a Developer Spotlight by Apple, as a “30 Under 30” winner by BC Business, a "Canadian Woman in Tech you Should Know" by the Daily Hive, and one of “20 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch” by Founders Fund.CONNECT:WEBSITEBLOGINSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKSupport the show

Rootd is "anxiety and panic attack relief right in your pocket.” It leads the #1 rated app on both iOS and Google Play and boasts over a 1.7 million user base. The award-winning application has paved a unique path to success based on an unusual approach - bootstrapping. While raising venture funding is a celebrated practice in the startup industry today, the brand has been insisting on 100% financial and technical independence. Today, the app is trusted by users in 150+ countries and continues to grow its revenues.In this episode of Subscription League podcast, Olivier and Jeff sit down with Ania Wysocka, Founder of Rootd to talk about the story behind the app's creation and how its strategies around onboarding, paywall, and user engagement had a catalytic impact on the app's growth. Please listen, subscribe, share, and leave a glowing review!For noteworthy quotes and key takeaways from the episode, read the article -  How to bootstrap #1 health and fitness app with Ania Wysocka (Rootd) Episode Topics at a GlanceThe story behind Rootd's creationBootstrappingAnia's personal experience with anxietyUser reviewsOnboarding and early-stage paywall displayStory submission Next steps for Rootd More about Ania WysockaAnia is the founder of Rooted - the #1 rated mobile app for anxiety & panic attack relief. Ania designed and created Rootd's complete content and has led the business to over 1.7 million users in over 150 countries. Her unique combination of graphic design, marketing, and subject matter expertise provides Rootd with its unmistakable personality.Previously Ania served as Program Director at Alacrity Canada, where she created and led a Digital Marketing Bootcamp to run province-wide in partnership with the BC government, helping over 6,000 individuals and small businesses, particularly those impacted by COVID-19.Entrepreneurial by nature, with a strong sense for effective design and cross-cultural communication, Ania has been selected for a Developer Spotlight by Apple, as a “30 Under 30” winner by BC Business, a "Canadian Woman in Tech you Should Know" by the Daily Hive, and one of “20 Women Entrepreneurs to Watch” by Founders Fund.  Ania Wysocka's LinksAnia Wosocka  LinkedIn profileRootd websiteRootd_app Instagram Roord_app TwitterTimestamps[00:00] Welcome to the Subscription League [00:22] Ania Wysocka & Rootd background [01:39] The early days & origin of Rootd [03:26] Is Rootd in Flutter now? [03:37] What pushed you to go the self-funded route? [05:34] Benefits of Ania using Rootd [07:20] Ania's communication with users and tone vs a larger company [08:13] The importance of positive reviews 10:45 Other methods to monetize Rootd [11:53] What are the variations you tried around your paywall? [13:10] Is the Panic Button free? [14:09] Did the paywall have an impact on the reviews? [15:38] What are some takeaways from the experiments on the paywall? [16:45] Rootd stories published by Apple and its impact [21:03] Advice for bootstrappers [23:00] The future of Rootd [24:42] Where to learn more about Rootd [25:20] Thank you for listeningTranscript

Dan Burgar is a cheerleader and innovator who has helped Vancouver become a global powerhouse in VR/AR/Metaverse. Dan is the co-founder and CEO of the Frontier Collective, a coalition of leaders in tech, culture, and community driving forward the development and support of Web3, the metaverse, VR/AR, climate tech, AI, and eSports. Furthermore, Dan  serves as the president of the Vancouver VR/AR Association, an organization with a mission to make Vancouver/BC a world leading hub for growing and scaling VR/AR companies  Nominated as one of 2021's LinkedIn Top Voices: Technology & Innovation, BIV's Top Forty Under 40, and named as a BC500 leader, Dan has written for and offered tech insights to publications including TechCrunch, Betakit, VR Scout, DailyHive, and BC Business. Dan has curated events and spoken at venues around the globe including Web Summit, SXSW, and the TED Conference. Dan also advises and mentors many fast-growing startups and entrepreneurs with an emphasis on diversity.

Graham Wood, Correspondent for Business Intelligence of BC and Reporter for Glacier Media examines the latest in David Sidoo's pump and dump stock scheme accusation 

https://www.amazon.com.au/Joel-Primus/e/B08T514VJ5/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1   An entrepreneur among other things, Joel Primus is the founder and creative visionary behind Naked Underwear. He helped raise over $17 million, establishing retail distribution at Holt Renfrew, Nordstrom, Hudson's Bay, and Bloomingdales. Naked completed a merger with Australian-based industry powerhouse, Bendon Lingerie, exiting in 2018. Recently, Joel co-founded Kosan, a travel clothing company which launched one of the most successful Kickstarter apparel products of all time—reaching nearly $1 million in sales in 30 days. He was one of the inaugural BC Business top 30 under 30 Entrepreneurs and is also an author and award winning documentary filmmaker. Once an elite long distance runner, he now enjoys daily training, meditation, and time with his family on their farm outside Vancouver  

Motorcycles come in all sorts of engine sizes, designs, colours, brands and shapes. When on the road there is an essence of freedom. The worries of the world melt away and when on two wheels the farthest thing on the mind is what others may think of you.In  life it's easy to get caught up – self esteem can deflate as quickly as a tire hitting a nail. Confidence and self love can stall out as we allow our minds to become consumed with what others think of us – how we view our own bodies – expressions– and sometimes it's a downright battle with our own self- love. Today's episode is Clutch into Confidence and we have a very special guest joining us – Selene Dior –Founder and CEO of Vitae apparel  Selene was a competitive swimmer for 16 years. In her words when she stopped competing her self esteem faltered.  Over time she has worked to build her confidence up while channeling her energy into creating Vitae Apparel. Vitae Apparel features a line of swimsuits and activewear that aim to redefine the social and physical standards of women around the world. Selene has built a community that celebrates the fact that beauty comes in all shapes – sizes and ethnicities She created the brand at the age of 18 in 2016  AND blew past 1 million dollars in revenue in 2020. Selene is a powerhouse who has been recognized by BC Business 30 under 30 – has had her brand featured in Forbes –Health – and on Netflixs Too Hot to Handle--- plus on top of her apparel line she is the founder of Attribute Agency – and she still finds time to enjoy free time on her dream ride – a Ducati Street Fighter She has proven herself as someone who pushes beyond perceived boundaries and constantly challenges herself – She works diligently on building her own confidence while lifting others up along the way.

Up next on the #3UNIQUES Podcast is Catherine Roscoe Barr.  Catherine is the Founder of The Life Delicious and a neuroscience-based wellness coach and a Guest Mentor inside ALIGNED AF, my 12-month coaching experience. She is also a certified personal trainer, fitness instructor and coach practitioner. Catherine empowers women leaders to reclaim their time, rediscover wellness and rewire their brain for the better. She offers women's coaching circles, co-ed retreats, corporate workshops and keynote speeches. The Life Delicious is applied neuroscience for everyday wellness – an evidence-based curriculum of sustainable practices, grounded in pleasure, to liberate ourselves and others from suffering.  Catherine writes about fitness, food and travel for numerous publications including Montecristo, Canadian Living, WestJet Magazine, BC Business and BC Living.  You can find Catherine here: Website Instagram   Thanks for listening to the #3UNIQUES podcast this week. Don't forget to leave a comment and star-rating. Here's are 3 ways to Discover Your #3UNIQUES: 1. Take the #3UNIQUES Leadership Quiz  2. Check out my online course on Stepping Into Your #3UNIQUES 3. Follow #3UNIQUES on Instagram.  

In this HRchat episode, we discuss ways to find, hire, and retain top tech talent from around the world. Our returning guest is Ilya Brotzky, CEO and CoFounder of VanHack, a global platform for tech talent looking to get hired anywhere and work from anywhere.Questions Include:Why are software developers and other tech talents so hard to attract and recruit at the moment?Why should firms in Canada and the US look globally to secure top tech talent? What did the pandemic do to widen the available talent pool for hiring companies?VanHack has helped hire around 1500 software developers and I understand that the average tenure of a hire facilitated by VanHack has risen to 2.9 years. What can recruiters do to find and attract talent who'll stay and grow with the company?What are the most common challenges in remote hiring?  How can we overcome them?You and I have both emigrated. For those positions that still require relocation, what are the typical anxieties of candidates? Slowly but surely companies are moving to more diverse, gender-inclusive hiring practices - what have you been observing with some of the companies you've been working with? You have a couple of recruiting fairs and events coming up in 2022. Can you run through them with me and what candidates and hiring companies can expect? More About IlyaFeatured in Fast Company, BC Business, Betakit, and elsewhere, Ilya leads a team of around 80 employees from 13 countries with the mission of creating a borderless world for tech talent through jobs. He holds a Bachelors of Applied Economics from Cornell University and has helped raise over $100,000 for a variety of charities in Africa and South America.More About VanHackVanHack helps candidates find remote jobs, relocation jobs, or a combination of the two. This allows companies to hire amazing senior and diverse talent and more quickly.Check out, and register for, upcoming job fairs by VanHack here. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast, and Iceni Media Inc. 

In This Episode: Today we're joined by founders Michelle and Ravina who started FLIK off of an idea in their dorm room. We learn about the hardships of being a female founder, how to prepare for acquisition and what being a humble leader is all about. These two truly embody servant leadership and are making waves in the female entrepreneur space. FLIK's Blurb: FLIK is a platform & community hub connecting female founders/leaders and female learners across the world via meaningful career experiences. Founders get helping hands on their businesses and build a network of powerful leaders. Mentees build projects in startups to gain career-relevant experience, skills training, mentorship, and peer learning. Michelle Kwok Michelle is a born and raised Vancouverite - medical science student turned social entrepreneur. She is now the Head of Community Growth at Scale, building the go-to platform and community that helps global professionals accelerate their career success through a personalized journey of guided sprints and 1:1 coaching. Prior to Scale, she co-founded FLIK (weareflik.com), a platform connecting female leaders and learners across the world via meaningful career experiences, which was recently acquired by Rumor Avenue. She now serves as a partner at Rumor Avenue as well as a part-time Chief of Staff where she continues to work with the FLIK community of 10,000+ women globally. She has been recognized as BC Business' 30 Under 30, YWCA's Young Woman of Distinction, a Conversationalist GenZ Honoree, and has been featured in publications like Forbes, BetaKit, The Hustle, and Women of Influence. Ravina Anand Ravina Anand is a social-tech entrepreneur and was previously the Co-Founder & COO of FLIK (acquired). In a hyper globalized world, Ravina aims to advance women's economic participation and help women from remote and underserved communities. Her myriad of interests in technology, global health governance, and socio political philosophy, has led to a culmination of recognitions including the Diana Award, Top 30 Under 30, Top 50 Canadian Business Leaders, Asian Power List, and the MU President's Medal. Resources: FLIK Website --- // SUPPORT THE SHOW // Become a member Donate to the show // COURSES // Apply to join the Woman's Wisdom™ Accelerator to be in community with women living and working in flow Have Pain Free Periods with the Period Secrets™ Course Free Career Design Masterclass // LINKS // Looking for a coach? Let's work together! - 1:1 Coaching With Kalyna Buy Lead. Merch to support grassroots charities and get great loungewear // SOCIAL // Connect with Kalyna on Instagram Connect on LinkedIn Connect on Facebook Subscribe to Get Updates on New Episodes --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kalyna/support

Meg O'Hara is a Whistler-based artist who has paired her love for skiing and the outdoors with her creativity. She has painted commissions for ski resorts and lodges such as Sunshine Village and Mica Heliskiing. This past year, she won 30 under 30 from BC Business. Whether it's through her [...] The post Big Stick Energy – E19 – The Ski Industry's Artist – Meg O'Hara appeared first on Out Of Collective.

With a lifelong interest in building things and solving problems, Dhruv Sood tried a lot of different work after completing his studies in Finance and Logistics at the University of British Columbia. He worked a variety of jobs, from part-time security guard to equity research associate, but has now found his home as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Fresh Prep, a meal kit and prepared food delivery service. Starting off as a small retail location in Vancouver, Fresh Prep now delivers straight to homes across BC and Alberta. Fresh Prep sources local ingredients wherever possible to help busy people create world-class dinners in under 30 minutes. Since its inception in 2015, Fresh Prep's goal has been to become the most sustainable meal kit in Canada. To accomplish this, all Fresh Prep orders come to your door in reusable cooler bags. Meals are packed in compostable paper bags or in reusable Zero Waste Kits (an industry first), and kept cool with reusable and recyclable ice packs. Anysoft plastics are returned by customers in the reusable cooler bags for responsible recycling through a partnership with Urban Impact Recycling. Fresh Prep is also the only meal kit company in Canada to be a Certified B Corporation, prioritizing people and planet over profits. Dhruv is a recipient of BC Business' 2018 30 Under 30 awards. When Dhruv isn't working on Fresh Prep, he enjoys playing tennis and making up diets for himself that don't make it past day one. 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 week's edit, Anna talks to Cicely Belle Blain, an anti-racism educator working to create communities where everyone matters. That goal requires a wide range of diverse yet intersected topics to be considered; Through this conversation, Cicely introduces us to a powerful array of issues to reflect on with the goal of not only unpacking, but dismantling, harmful systems of oppression. We talk about barriers to access, equity, activism, social justice, mental health, and even dinosaurs!… This edit is a MUST LISTEN for all humans, and particularly those looking to develop or enhance their ally-ship to create inclusive and safe spaces for all.   Other topics discussed on this edit:  > Intersectionality in practise > Black Lives Matter (Vancouver)  > Anti-Racism, Anti-Blackness > Activism vs. Radical Activism  > Inclusion + Liberation Movements  > Ethical, sustainable “good work” vs. White Saviourism  > ADHD + Neuro-divergency  > Mental Health, Chronic Pain + Taboos  > Creating organizational change   > Ripple of Change Magazine  > The Bachelor/Bachelorette  > The amazing Parasaurolophus dinosaur  About the Guest: Cicely Belle Blain is a Black/mixed, queer femme from London, UK now living on the lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh people. Their ancestry is a mix of Gambian (Wolof), Jamaican and English. At the heart of all their work, Cicely Belle harnesses their passion for justice, liberation and meaningful change via transformative education, always with laughter, and fearlessly in the face of systemic oppression. They are noted for founding Black Lives Matter Vancouver and subsequently being listed as one Vancouver's 50 most powerful people by Vancouver Magazine in 2018 and again in 2020, BC Business's 30 under 30 and one of Refinery29's Powerhouses. Cicely Belle is an instructor in Executive Leadership at Simon Fraser University, the Editorial Director of Ripple of Change Magazine and the author of Burning Sugar (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2020).   Website & social media handles: https://www.bakauconsulting.com (https://www.bakauconsulting.com) https://www.instagram.com/cicelybelle_xo/ (https://www.instagram.com/cicelybelle_xo/) https://www.instagram.com/bakauconsulting/ (https://www.instagram.com/bakauconsulting/)  About the Host:  http://www.instagram.com/unapologeticanna (www.instagram.com/unapologeticanna)   http://www.facebook.com/unapologeticanna (www.facebook.com/unapologeticanna) http://www.instagram.com/truestorytalks (www.instagram.com/truestorytalks)    Website: http://www.unapologeticstories.com (www.UnapologeticStories.com)    Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.    She is currently completing her Masters degree in Professional Communication at Royal Roads University in Victoria, British Columbia.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this...

What a FIERCE, FABULOUS episode! Natasha Jung takes us on a journey through the inception and continued growth of Cold Tea Collective, a 25-strong, volunteer-led organisation that tells stories for, by and about Asian Millennials. We talk finding your niche, engaging your stakeholders, building an authentic community, and creating lasting relationships. Natasha is, in our opinion, a true pioneer of facilitative leadership, and champion of anti-racism. One of Kristina's absolute heroes, Cold Tea Collective is a safe space to share stories without having to explain yourself - it's about celebrating a shared culture. We spill the tea on when to launch, overcoming imposter syndrome, on knowing what's ‘enough', and when (and HOW) to get paid. If you are building a new community, looking for one, or enjoy learning and understanding the wonderfully different ways that we create connections within our chosen and lived societies. We love how honest, passionate, clear and humble a leader Natasha is, and we know you will absolutely ADORE her as much as we do. Enjoy, BBs! About NatashaNatasha Jung is the Founder, Editor in Chief, and Executive Producer of Cold Tea Collective, a media publication for, by, and about Asian millennials in North America and has previously partnered with global brands Dove and Refinery29. Natasha's experience as a broadcast journalist, producer, and marketer have led her to interview cast members of Crazy Rich Asians, Shang-Chi and more. PR Newswire has named Cold Tea Collective as one of the “10 Top-Notch Asian American News Sites to Follow”.In 2021, Natasha was named a Community Builder in BC Business' Women of the Year Awards and Cold Tea Collective was recognized by the BC Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards. Natasha is a founding advisor for the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and has served on several non-profit boards over the last decade. Her dedication to community has also been recognized by the United Global Chinese Womens' Association of Canada and Deloitte Canada.Outside of work, Natasha is a new mom and when she isn't taking care of her four month old son, she's on the hunt for the best bubble tea and other Asian desserts. REFERENCES:Natasha's LinkedIn: click HERE Board of Trade: click HERECold Tea Collective: click HEREAsana (productivity tools): click HERETo connect with Natasha: click HERE To connect with Bombshell Brunches: click HERETo connect with Kristina Lao: click HERETo connect with Raquelle Roodenburg: click HEREThank you to our incredible BB Team: Glen, Bosco, Hannah, Grace, Elvin and Nicole!  

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Joel Primus @ Co-founded NakedAn entrepreneur among other things, Joel Primus is the founder and creative visionary behind Naked Underwear. He helped raise over $17 million, establishing retail distribution at Holt Renfrew, Nordstrom, Hudson's Bay, and Bloomingdales. Naked completed a merger with Australian-based industry powerhouse, Bendon Lingerie, exiting in 2018. Recently, Joel co-founded Kosan, a travel clothing company which launched one of the most successful Kickstarter apparel products of all time—reaching nearly $1 million in sales in 30 days. He was one of the inaugural BC Business top 30 under 30 Entrepreneurs and is also an author and award winning documentary filmmaker. Once an elite long distance runner, he now enjoys daily training, meditation, and time with his family on their farm outside Vancouver Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/back2basicsmode?fan_landing=true)

Aaron Chin is a husband and father of two as well as the CEO of Organika. He completed his undergrad at UBC and followed that up with his Masters in International Business at the Grenoble International School of Business. He has led Organika to tremendous growth where he has been named BC Business top 30 under 30 as well as Organika being named one of the fastest 500 growing companies in all of the americas. Get your notebooks ready! Show notes:1:38 - When Aaron knew he wanted to work with his family at Organika3:52 - Organika's approach at trade shows4:10 - When Aaron started at Organika11:30 - How Jordan and Aaron have led Organika to tremendous growth since taking over13:25 - Transition phase from one generation to the next17:04 - Aaron's proudest moment at OrganikaLGA Segment18:33 - Learn - Aaron share's his biggest lesson20:30 - Grow - How he has kept a growth mindset22:53 - Adapt - How he has adapted through a difficult situationHealth + Happiness Segment24:46 - Health - what health means to Aaron?25:30 - Happiness - what happiness means to Aaron?29:20 - Sports Card Industry32:55 - What is Aaron's purpose?

Chapter 1: Who knew what and when, and was it an ethics breach? That’s what a report by the federal ethics commissioner was trying to get to the heart of in the WE Charity scandal involving members of the Trudeau government.  Guest: David Akin, Global News Chief Political Correspondent. Chapter 2: When is BC going to reopen? Cases are going down, other jurisdictions have plans they are putting forward - not only giving people something to look forward but giving businesses a path to getting things up and running again. Guest:  Laura Jones, Executive Vice-President and Chief Strategic Officer of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. Chapter 3: The Vancouver Whitecaps are back in action this weekend vs. Sporting KC. You can of course hear all the action on our sister station AM 730 on Sunday morning. Guest: Marc Dos Santos, Whitecaps Head Coach. Chapter 4: City will vote to allow drinking at the new public plaza at 800 Robson and three pop-up plazas on Cambie, Fraser and Maple streets Guest: Sarah Kirby-Yung, Vancouver City Councillor. Chapter 5: Post investigation finds virus infected more than 1,000 people at 42 homes where outbreak status was deliberately not declared when ‘low risk’ staff fell ill.  Health authorities tried to withhold data about failures of the ‘enhanced surveillance’ strategy, with many homes letting visits and group activities continue Guest: Isobel Mackenzie, BC Seniors Advocate. Chapter 5: A great source of pride for British Columbians is how multicultural we are.  Unfortunately, Bloomberg just published an article titled “This is the anti-Asian Hate Crime Capital of North America” and it was about… Vancouver. And this, during Asian Heritage Month.  But a new video hopes to curb the anti-asian hate that exists in Vancouver and the lower mainland. Guest: Raji Sohal, CKNW Contributor See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently we had a chat with  Erica Hakonson. Erica Hakonson is the multi-award-winning entrepreneur at the helm of the B2B digital marketing agency, Maven Collective Marketing and Co-Founder of SaaS-based tech company, Orchestry Software.  Hakonson has been awarded Female Entrepreneur of the Year, Silver Award by the international Stevie Women in Business Awards, Editor's Choice by the CanadianSME National Business Awards, and Top Small Business Female Executive Bronze Award by DataBird Business Journal. Hakonson's passion for marketing and technology has also been published in the Globe and Mail, BC Business and Canadian SME Magazine. Outside of the office, Hakonson is an outdoor enthusiast residing in the outdoor recreation capital of Canada, Squamish, British Columbia with her two awesome tiny humans and heroic husband.In this podcast, Erica shared important tips for small businesses during the global pandemic and some marketing tactics that small businesses can implement in 2021. 

Fellow Entrepreneurs and would-like-to-be Entrepreneurs, this one's for you! Daniel is not only an Incredible and Kind Human Being, he is also the Creator of Share Shed and Key Living, within the Top 30 Under 30 with BC Business, a Canadian G20 Delegate, the Top Student Entrepreneur in Canada and Top 3 Globally! Daniel shares some of the best advice I've ever heard around Entrepreneurship and How to Create a Life You Love, so grab your pens and paper, folks!Follow Joe:Website: www.TheChosenOnes.CaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCseKWxa_CMzsGmSP6X23t1wInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephrichardpowell/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josephrichardpowell2020/Email: Joe@JoePowell.ca Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thechosenonesbymolsThe Chosen Ones Podcast Episode Videos Available on YouTubeThe Chosen Ones Book Available on Website

Ellis Ross was elected MLA for Skeena in 2017. He currently serves as the official opposition critic for LNG and Resource Opportunities and is a Member of the Select Standing Committee on Legislative Initiatives. Ellis served as the Minister of Natural Gas Development and Minister Responsible for Housing and has worked in both the private and public sectors, and has business experience in hand logging, beachcombing, and construction. Ellis worked full time as a taxi boat operator until the Haisla Nation Council requested that he become their first full-time councillor. Ellis served in this position for eight years, from 2003 to 2011. In 2011, Ellis was elected Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation, and was re-elected by acclamation in 2013. Ellis has been recognized as a business leader by both BC Business magazine and Canadian Business magazine. In 2012, Ellis was appointed the inaugural chair of the Aboriginal Business and Investment Council. In 2014, he was the only First Nations leader among 25 Canadians invited by then-Finance Minister Jim Flaherty to a public policy and budget retreat. In recognition of his community service, Ellis was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal in 2013 and the Order of BC in 2014. Ellis actively enjoys golf, soccer, and basketball. He has a passion for seeing people succeed in athletics, school, and life, which drove his coaching style. One of the highlights of his coaching career is coaching the Mount Elizabeth Secondary School senior girls basketball team to a zone championship. He is a proud father of two daughters and a proud grandfather.

Welcome Back to the COOKOUT!!!Happy Black History Month!!!This week we celebrate end of our first season in a dynamic conversation with the stunning Cicely Belle Blain!!Cicely Belle Blain is a Black/mixed, queer non-binary femme from London, UK now living on the lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh people. Their ancestry is a mix of Gambian (Wolof), Jamaican and English. They spent their formative years between London, the Netherlands and a small Catholic village in France - each home presenting a pivotal opportunity for awakening and growth. Cicely Belle is descended from a long line of feminist educators and developed a passion for justice from a young age. Cicely Belle is noted for founding Black Lives Matter Vancouver and subsequently being listed as one of Vancouver's 50 most powerful people by Vancouver Magazine twice, BC Business's 30 under 30 and one of Refinery29's Powerhouses of 2020. Cicely Belle founded Bakau Consulting (formerly Cicely Blain Consulting) in 2018 and has grown the company to serve over 500 clients worldwide. Some of their most notable professional achievements include speaking at the United Nations Summit in Quito, Ecuador, developing an Intersectionality Toolkit for the City of Vancouver and presenting the keynote address for the 2020 graduating ceremony at University of British Columbia, their alma mata. Cicely Belle is also an instructor in Executive Leadership at Simon Fraser University, the Editorial Director of Ripple of Change Magazine and the author of Burning Sugar (Arsenal Pulp Press and VS Books, 2020).FIND BAKAU CONSULTING AND CICELY BELLE BLAIN:Bakauconsulting.comCicelybelleblain.comIg & Twitter: @cicelybelle_xoAs always follow FBM on ig: @freeblackmillennials or email us at freeblackmillennials@gmail.com #FBMThePodcast

Christian St. Cyr, publisher of the BC Labour Market Report, joins us for our monthly working on the west coast, highlighting the struggle for business as employers. 

Interested in collaborating with post-secondary students to solve challenges in real-time? Dana Stephenson, Co-founder and CEO of Riipen, shares with us the development of the technology platform and how it connects industry partners with educators to collaborate on short-term projects with students. Dana shares how Riipen helps students by providing opportunities to boost their skills, career and gives them the ability to network with potential employers. Join us to hear more of what Dana has to say and some insight into what made him one of BC Business magazine's 30 Under 30 in 2018.

Ania Wysocka is founder of Rootd, the #1 panic and anxiety relief mobile app. In her fourth year of university, Ania experienced her first panic attack, which changed the path she was planning for her career to something more introverted than she'd thought originally. Ania was able to figure out the app she wished existed, in order to help with her mental health, and created it herself.  Ania is a BC Business 30 Under 30 winner and Rootd has been featured by numerous publications including Cosmopolitan, Bustle and Women's Health. Beyond founding an app with little technical experience, Ania works full time leading a marketing boot camp. We talk about our own mental health, the challenges of being a nontechnical tech founder, balancing her startup with full time work and marketing and networking advice.

My guest today is Joel Primus. Joel is a former elite long distance runner turned entrepreneur. He is the founder and creative visionary behind Naked Underwear. He helped raise over $17 million, establishing retail distribution at Holt Renfrew, Nordstrom, Hudson's Bay, and Bloomingdales. Naked completed a merger with Australian-based industry powerhouse, Bendon Lingerie, exiting in 2018. Recently, Joel co-founded Kosan, a travel clothing company which launched one of the most successful Kickstarter apparel products of all time—reaching nearly $1 million in sales in 30 days. He was one of the inaugural BC Business top 30 under 30 Entrepreneurs and is also an author and award winning documentary filmmaker. In this great conversation we cover these topics and many more: Michael Jordan's legacyComfortable underwearInsecurity as rocket fuel in your 20'sBreaking the attachment of identity and performanceFinding yourself through failureMeeting Dwayne WadeYou can find out more about Joel here. joelprimus.com

Dr. Bonnie Henry specifically called out community leaders and businesses yesterday, as we navigate record breaking COVID-19 numbers. We chat with President and CEO of the Business Council of BC, Greg D'Avignon as well as President of the BC Federation of Labour.

Women Who Code started as a community group in 2011 when a handful of technologists decided they wanted to change the industry experience for women engineers. Since then, it has become a global non-profit organization and the world’s largest and most active community dedicated to inspiring women to excel in technology careers. One city at a time, Women Who Code spread around the world, reaching more than 20 countries. Each city has its own unique culture and has seen local leaders rise to be both leaders of our movement and leaders of the industry, paving the way for the new face of tech. On today's episode we covered Women Who Code and the local Vancouver Tech industry. WWC acknowledges a femme identifying role in the public sphere and work force and values their contributions, as well as examines whether or not womxn are credited enough (pay). The org fights for pay and diversity equity that demands womxn in masculine-dominated workplaces to receive similar salaries as their peers. We chatted about the future aims to secure the rights, education, and benefits of femme identifying folx in Tech environments. Holly Marie Peck is Founder and Director of Women Who Code Vancouver, a community she grew from 0 to 2300 techlords in three years. She is a 2018 BC Business 30 Under 30, a 3x Microsoft MVP in Artificial Intelligence, and a recipient of the Udacity x Intel scholarship in Edge AI. Recently, she was profiled in the YouTube docuseries 'The Age of AI', narrated by Robert Downey Jr., the first episode of which has seen over 41 million views. Special guests: Holly Marie Peck-Director and Founder of Women Who Code Vancouver Senzeni Mpofu and Patience Mpofu- Co-Leads of Women Who Code Vancouver Link to blog post (also check out the merch): https://www.originpapers.com/post/women-who-code-vancouver-chapter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Katherine Backman is a BC Business 30 Under 30 winner and the co-founder, alongside her fiance, of Nora's. Nora's is a cashew-based non-dairy ice cream that Katherine created in her kitchen, inspired by her vegan lifestyle and the need for delicious plant-based frozen treat options.  Katherine and I chat about what it was like getting her ice cream into stores, her experience founding a business with her at the time boyfriend (now fiance), and how she's managed to own her seat as a successful entrepreneur being more introverted.  You can find Nora's at www.norasnondairy.com and on Instagram @norasplantbased.  Stay up to date with all things Pick Her Brain on Instagram @pickherbrainpodcast. If you enjoyed, leave a review and share with a friend! Thanks so much for listening and supporting the show!

Social media is here to stay and it would be a huge mistake to not incorporate it into a company’s marketing strategy because who isn’t on social nowadays right?  Today’s businesses are utilizing it for the purpose of engaging with their customers and their audience. Construction companies are lagging behind though but it’s not too late to start and while there are a lot of social media platforms out there, Linkedin is by far the most effective way to reach your niche.  In today’s episode, I talk with Tats Nakagawa, he gives valuable information about how construction companies can leverage their engagement through social media. We discuss also what areas most construction companies are failing when it comes to their social strategies and why finding the right person to manage your business’s social media accounts is very important.  If you still haven’t committed to using social media for boosting your business, let this episode motivate you to start now.  What’s Discussed in This Episode:  Tats shares what social media platforms interested him way back 2004 [2:13] Mistakes construction companies do with their social media activities [3:03] What it takes to succeed in social media [4:30] Why now is the best time to utilize social media [5:45] Constructing a message that appeals to your audience [6:53]   Finding persons internally able to manage social media accounts [10:35] Why social media is relevant nowadays [13:19] Linkedin  Instagram  Best social media platforms for construction companies [15:16] How to boost shared posts, articles, on Linkedin [17:57]  Strategies to boost reach on Instagram [20:02] How to measure success on social media engagement [21:03] Authenticity in social media [23:39] Laying the foundations of a successful social media presence [26:25] An overview of Tat’s company [33:13] About the Guest  Tats Nakagawa is the COO of a roof coating manufacturing company called Castagra. They help contractors, and commercial property owners solve difficult roof (tar & gravel) coating challenges. He is also an accomplished entrepreneur, author, and expert on innovation & marketing. Over the past 20 years, Tats has launched hundreds of products and services, co-authored Overcoming Inventoritis: The Silent Killer of Innovation (Forward by Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple), spoken to a variety of industry groups including: Chartered Accounts of Canada, Canadian Bar Association, The American Chamber of Commerce and The International Internet Marketing Association, written articles for Fast Company, Construction Today and Industry Week and been quoted on CBS News, Global TV, CBC and in The Globe and Mail and BC Business. Resources: Tats Nakagawa’s Podcast (https://tatstalks.com/) Follow Tats Nakagawa on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tatsuya/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tats_n/ Check out his company Website (https://www.castagra.com/) Connect with me on LinkedIn. For more podcast episodes, you may also visit my website. Tune in and subscribe to the Construction Genius: A Leadership Master-Class Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Thank you for tuning in! 

Today's top stories: TWO NEW CASES in BC today. TWO!? TWO! And how fitting that today is the beginning of phase two. We talk about that from multiple angles.   Is it time to ground the snowbirds? Some people are saying we're beyond that point now. But many are also defending the fleet.   Why was PPE so mismanaged at the beginning of this pandemic? Also, why are so many seniors that don't need money, receiving it?    Remember to wash your hands, practice physical distancing, and stay home at all costs if you are sick. We're not out of the woods yet!    The Lynda Steele Full Show podcast includes all the individual segments that can be found on the Lynda Steele Show page, digitally stitched together for your convenience.    Listen live online at globalnews.ca/radio/cknw/ 3-6 PM!

Businesses all around BC are preparing for re-opening, but not all businesses will be re-opening. Guest: Ken Peacock, BC Business Council's Chief Economist and Vice President

Amanda Hobson is an award-winning strategic and results oriented finance leader with more than 20 years’ experience in large and international public companies specialising in finance, treasury, investor relations, foreign exchange and interest rate risk management. She is presently the SVP, Investor Relations & Treasury at Finning International. In this episode, Amanda shares the experiences and learning she’s gleaned as a Finance leader tasked with supporting organisations in the midst of widespread market disruption. It’s rather relevant given our present (quarantined) circumstances.She discusses the importance of investing in human resources and technology shares her thoughts on the importance of building business cases that achieve meaningful impact and not only financial returns. She’s candid when emphasising that motivating and engaging the teams is, in her own words “an incredibly rewarding experience”.Amanda HobsonAmanda was recognised as one of BC’s Most Influential Women in Finance by BC Business in 2019, named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in 2018 by WXN and recognised as 2017 BC CFO of the Year in the Emerging Leader category by Business in Vancouver and CPABC. Amanda currently serves on the board of the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation where she is Treasurer and Chair of the Finance, Investment and Audit Committee. Amanda is currently in the midst of a career transition from the BC Lottery Corporation, where she served as the CFO and VP of Finance and Corporate Services, to Finning International, where she will assume the role of SVP Investor Relations and Treasury.LinkedInThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. Each week we’ll tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture.LinkedInInstagramTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitterSpecial OfferThe future of work is today. And the team at Benji have the hands-on solution that you need to transition your organization’s legacy team-building, learning & engagement processes online. If you’re like me & have a short attention span on webinars or conference calls, this is the solution. Benji has a catalogue of interactive, engaging workshops for groups of any size.We’re using it to power BentoHR team socials, workshops and brainstorming sessions. All you need is a smartphone. And Benji.It’s a great tool. And it gets better. By using the discount code Bento20, Thinking Inside the Box podcast listeners are entitled to 20% off the price. It’s an incredible value.Check it out: mybenji.com

Annee Ngo is the co-founder and CEO of Startup League, an educational gaming platform for students to learn creative problem-solving through competition and play. She is a serial entrepreneur whom scaled global ed-tech company into more than 30 cities across 12 countries in under 3 years with clients like Adobe and Stanford. She exited her first startup in 2016, returning 3x to her investors. Annee is also the proud recipient of Women Tech Founders’ Award for Gaming/AR/VR and BC Business’ 30 Under 30.

ACTOR, DIRECTOR, ENTREPRENEUR! Mia Fiona Kut the winner of 2019 BC Business 30 under 30 truly works for passion. We grab the deets on how she started her vegan multipurpose skincare line (Luna Nectar) and how she juggles being on set and running a business at the same time. Catch us on the latest! Why you shouldn't use chemical lash serums- causes burns & eczema Getting your first few customers when starting a new business How to decide what products to create next Getting your parents approval when working an untraditional job Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Fg4hy8sz5gE ♥ Stay sassy with us!  ➝ INSTA: http://www.instagram.com/glowradioco  ➝ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/glowradioco  ➝ WEBSITE: https://www.whoaglow.com

In recent weeks we've spoken to business owners who have told of their struggles because of changes being made to protect the environment. Not all business owners feel that way, though. A letter has been sent to the BC government, signed by 40 local businesses, asking for the province to take more action to capitalize on green initiatives. One of the signatories is the Modo Co-Op Guest: Patrick NangleCEO, Modo Co-Operative

Megan is the award-winning author of Our Interrupted Fairy Tale. She is also the co-author of a children’s book with her award-winning, 10-year-old step-daughter, Madison. After 3 years of helping writers publish their books off the side of her corporate communications career, Megan launched The Self Publishing Agency in 2017. The Agency supports indie authors in writing, publishing and marketing their self published books. Her clients have been featured in The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, CTV, and BC Business.

Brings over 15 years of experience in marketing, communications and public relations. Throughout his career, he has also been a founder and board member of various foundations and charitable organizations. Through his award winning company, Jelly Marketing, Darian has worked with various local, national and global brands building and executing on their digital & PR strategies. He’s been featured in BC Business magazine, Business in Vancouver and on the Canada Post training circuit.

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4zj4Lh4vUA[/embedyt] Podcast Resources Music to help you focus and be productive: https://www.focusatwill.com/ FAST_Workflow_Chart Daily_Priority_Planner Viewers can reach our guest at: www.simplyproductive.com | info@simplyproductive.com FREE Masterclass "How to Organize Your Digital Workspace and Inbox to Power Up Your Productivity, Clarity, and Profits"  bit.ly/digitalcalm Meet Our Guest: Sherry Borsheim, founder of Simply Productive, creator of Calm Your Office Chaos and Calm Your Home Chaos online programs.  Her organizing strategies have transformed offices, homes and lives around the globe. In her own organizing journey she's learned that there's no cookie-cutter, one-size fits all solution to getting organized and that organizing is not a destination, it's a journey and here's why… Life transitions happen. After being laid off at her corporate job it was her life ticket to pursue her dream of launching an organizing business. In the beginning there were many new systems and processes to be set up and as her business grew and the need to be mobile, she had to update her systems to work smarter, not harder.  Sherry was already highly organized and it was time to take her skills to the next level. She also learned that what works for her may not work for someone else. Within the first year of business it was clear that paper clutter and filing systems was the #1 issue her clients had both at work and at home. Email and computer file clutter was a close second. Sherry knew from her experience that A to Z filing systems breakdown over time, company year ends create lots of archive boxes and gathering papers for tax time is very stressful for many people. So she set out to find a better solution. Today, Sherry is the exclusive trainer for the Paper Tiger filing system and developed a certification program of experts. She's helped 1000's of businesses and homeowners set up filing and archive systems so they can find files fast and transform spaces faster than you can do it yourself! She also helped people get their Inbox to zero and establish best practices for email overload, records management and time management strategies to take their performance to the next level. Sherry's been featured on HGTV Makeover Wish, CKNW Radio and eWomenNetwork Radio. She is in other popular publications like The Huffington Post, Style at Home, BC Business, Staples, Martha Stewart Whole Living, The Globe and Mail, Women's Health Magazine, Office Depot and The Vancouver Sun and The National Post. Her clients include entrepreneurs, executives, working moms, and her advice, products and training have been sought after by Vancity, Earls Restaurant, CPA Canada, National Research Council, Simon Fraser University, UBC, Western Economic Diversification, Small Business BC, Curves, Grand & Toy, BC Rail, First Nations Communities, Erickson College, HUB International, Mellon Financial, and 1000's of people globally conquering their clutter. Sherry is the Founder and Past Chair of Professional Organizers of Canada (BC Chapter), a Certified Professional Coach, and volunteers for Dress Success and church organizations.

Bio Rattan Bagga is CEO of New World Natural Foods a natural foods manufacturing facility www.newworldfoods.ca , V.P Marketing at Everland Natural Foods Inc committed to producing the highest quality foods and contributing to local and global community efforts while doing our part to preserve and protect the planet. www.everland.ca General Manager at Jiva Organics a leading distributor of certified organic, kosher, vegetarian and healthy foods www.jivaorganics.ca and Co-Founder of Yell Canada which empowers the next general of Canadian problem solvers www.weyell.org Named one of the Top 30 under 30 entrepreneurs in B.C. by BC Business magazine in 2014 and one of the Top 20 under 30 entrepreneurs in Canada at Profit magazine's FuEl Awards in 2011, Rattan began his business education at age 16 in Sweet Cherubim. His father felt it was important for him to work as many different jobs as possible to learn the family business.

As seen in BC Business, Peace Arch News, and Yahoo! Finance, Pacific Real Estate is composed of two team leaders, Sidra Subzwari and Mandeep Basi. Sidra, with a background in sales and marketing, started in the real estate business when she was 23 years old. Mandeep, with a background in wealth management is a master at number crunching and has one of the strongest work ethics in the business. Together, they are the #1 Fraser Valley team from the Angell Hasman & Associates luxury brokerage. Their portfolio includes over $500M in home sales spread across White Rock, South Surrey, and Langley and ten pre-sale projects including one on Vancouver Island. “You're never too small for the business”, Sidra continues to say “go after business you love…I would look at these photos of these homes and say I love that kitchen”. I'm going to show it and bring my feminine energy to show it. I'm going to talk about things that guys will miss.”Sidra and Mandeep share their tips on going after business they love, how to be the go-to expert in the luxury resale and pre-sale market, and how to keep a sustainable business all whilst prioritizing personal life.Website: https://pacificrealestate.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacific.realestate/?hl=en