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Episode Notes Bonus Episode! I am so excited about my new podcast network Wheels on The Ground Network and some of the amazing podcasts that will come out of it. One of those is of course Crip Times: A Podcast Series hosted by Kayla, Yousef and Kristina. To kick them off, I thought I would share their very first episode with you now, so you can get a taste for it. Here's what their episode is about today, and then from there you can search "Crip Times" wherever you podcast! Enjoy! Episode Overview  “It’s just time to take a leap and imagine a future that is different than this one.” On the first episode of Crip Times, hosts Yousef, Kayla, and Kristina speak with artist, activist, academic, and all around brilliant human, Syrus Marcus Ware.  This conversation discusses the movements and actions that have occurred in Toronto and across Turtles Island over the summer of 2020. The building of collective knowledge surrounding social justice and abolition. The four discuss the role of Deaf, Mad, and Disabled folks in activism, their value and necessity in activist spaces. The conversation moves to intergenerational movement building, the role of traditional knowledge in our imagined and possible futures, and the role of children in activist spaces. They discuss activist scholarship and how traditional academic spaces can be used as sites of activism.  The episode wraps up with a conversation on joy and desired futures.  To find show notes and a full transcript of this episode, visit the Bodies in Translation Website here: https://bodiesintranslation.ca/crip-times-a-podcast-series/

On this episode, I chat with Antioch City Councilwoman elect Tamisha Walker where we talk about how she got elected, address some of the rumors on her decade old arrest, where she stands on voting blocks, the police department and direction of the city. Episode Overview: 01:05 – we talk about the election and how she is 196 votes ahead of Joy Motts. I ask her how she beat an incumbent city council member and a city council member who previous served in Manny Soliz Jr. 02:53 – We talk about in her district, what she learned on the campaign trail. Also what most residents were curious about and their concerns – traffic safety, blight and trash, and crime. 05:46 – Walker talks about this assumption of a “voting block” with Lamar Thorpe and Monica Wilson.  Walker rejects the idea of voting blocks. 11:11 – Walker urges people to “calm down” on this idea of Charter City, she doesn’t believe it can happen in the 2-years she is serving on the City Council. 12:15 – We get into people calling Tamisha “arsonist” or “felon” on social media based on a decade old arrest. She explains people either believe in the criminal justice system and rehabilitation or you don’t. if you don’t believe it, how can you continue to support a system that doesn’t rehabilitate.  She explains people can change and she needed treatment and mental health support along with spiritual guidance. 16:55 – we discuss this idea that Walker got the “hood vote” which put her over the top to win the City Council Election. 18:12 – We discuss where Walker stands with the Antioch Police Department, possible meetings with community activists.  She also talks about police intimidation during the campaign trail against her and Gabe Makinano. 23:46 – We touch on the City of Brentwood incident involving the Joe Biden mannequin at a Donald Trump supporters house. We talk about how Brentwood is willing to discuss this, Antioch is dragging its feet on a community meeting on racism.  How to we move from agenda pushing to actual dialogue.  We talk about activism and protests and what should and should not occur. 33:35 – Where does Tamisha draw the line from City Councilmember versus community activism.  We talk about the “defund the police” movement. She also says there is too much “word play” going on. She says the city can’t do safety with 80 officers.  We also get into police communication with the community. 41:06 – We discuss the fear that the new City Council will fire Antioch Police Chief Tammany Brooks, that City Clerk position under Ellie Householder will be rewarded with a full-time, fully salaried position. The idea of a charter city is also discussed. Walker says this will not be a “radical” city council. 44:03 – We discuss Ad-Hoc committees versus Standing Committees along with these “serial meetings” that are occurring that no one is talking about. Walker says she wants meetings with impact and wants all meetings to fall under Brown Act and public announcements, staffed and minutes. 46:35 – We talk about racial equity and how Tamisha will push equity in Antioch (Question by Supervisor John Gioia). 50:00 – we talk about the Antioch downtown and how she will work to support downtown business, address homeless issues and should police continue responding to homeless incidents down there. We also get into the idea people think development will stop under this council because developers will not want to work with this council.  She wants a cleaner and safer downtown. 57:49: I bring up the Antioch homeless trailers still sitting in the public works yard.  The need to address the Antioch homeless issue.  We talk about the need for services while Walker calls on more help from Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Diane Burgis and Federal Glover. 1:07:58 – We discuss youth services and Walker would like to see focus groups and more discussion. 1:10:01 – We talk about the City of Antioch and transparency. 1:12:05 – We close by talking about how much work will need to be done immediately for Antioch to move forward.

What is the imagination? What is the Christian imagination? How do we cultivate our imaginations? Listen to a dialogue between Pastor Brandon McCulloch, Chelsea Carrier, and Dane Bundy. EPISODE OVERVIEW |00:45| What is the imagination? |14:00| How does Scripture help us understand the imagination? |24:30| What is the Christian imagination? |34:15| How can we cultivate our imaginations? HOST & GUESTS Dane Bundy is president of Stage & Story and secondary principal at Providence Academy in Johnson City, TN. Find out more about Dane and Stage & Story at www.stageandstory.org.Brandon McCulloch is associate pastor at Calvary Chapel Twin Peaks and head of the Bible department at Lake Arrowhead Christian School. Find out more about Pastor Brandon McCulloch and his podcast here.Chelsea Lee Carrier teaches eighth and tenth grade English at Providence Academy. She earned a B.A. in English from Union University and is studying in Faulkner University's Great Books Honors Program. She has six younger siblings and a cat named Strider. 

On this episode, I chat with Brian Swisher, former Brentwood Mayor who is running for Brentwood City Council in District 1. We talk about a variety of issues from why he is running, the need for better city leadership, police services, development and infrastructure. Episode Overview: 00:33 – Introduction on Brian Swisher. Who he is and why he is running after previously serving as Mayor in 2002-2006. 02:37 – Swisher explained why he did not run again in 2006 due to medical issues for his youngest son and family came first. We get into Brentwood moving from 2-year mayor terms to 4-year terms. 08:20 – why he is not running for mayor, why city council? 09:30 – Swisher says Brentwood needs a better direction and leadership has faltered. We get int economic development and Amazon going to the City of Oakley. 15:15 – We get into bringing business/jobs to the City of Brentwood. 21:10 – We chat about PA-1 24:55 – We get into growth and infrastructure. We get into the near screwup by the city council on costing residents an extra $7 million on the $44 million Waste Water Treatment Plant.   32:50 – We talk agricultural in Brentwood and how to improve it.   34:10 – We jump into growth and how Swisher believes Brentwood has grown “right”. 40:19 – Swisher says people on the City Council are making votes to pander for votes rather than what is best for Brentwood.  We chat about Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes and the time the council has spent on this area given how 3 councilmembers live in this area. 44:08 – We go back to Agricultural and expand it, make it better and possibly get more wineries. 49:28 – Swisher provides his thoughts on the Brentwood Police Department.  He calls defunding the police department a “terrible idea”. He provides his thoughts on how Brentwood Police can better engage the community. 57:35 – We talk homeless in Brentwood and how right now, solutions are basically just spreading them around in the area. Swisher calls it a statewide issue. Swisher reminds the community that many fought against the battered women’s shelter. He says this issue needs to be more of a regional effort. 1:05:20 – We get into the youth center vote and the 4-1 vote. Swisher says Brentwood has ignored the youth for a long time and is 100% in support of it. 1:07:02 – Swisher talks about Bridle Gate project which passed in 2005 which was 165 homes and provide access from the Bypass to Shadow Lakes which would stop the driving through Raley’s parking lot to their homes. He highlights how Seeno is trying to take advantage of every loophole it can and Swisher urges the council to “deny, deny, deny” this new proposal. He talks about how development creates infrastructure. 1:09:28 – We close on Senior Services and bring more services out here. 1:12:33 – How has the last 20 years changed his perspective on life and leadership serving at 30 as Mayor and now nearly 50. How has life experience helped him. 1:15 – Why should voters support Swisher?

On this episode, I chat with Susannah Meyer who is running for Brentwood City Council in District 3. We get into a variety of issues from social services, public safety and economic development which needs to help the middle class and produce jobs.   Episode Overview: 00:46 – who is Suzannah Meyer and her background 03:00 – We get into this fake rhetoric of Meyer “job hopping”. 03:54 – Why did you decide to run for Brentwood City Council. She explains how East Contra Costa County, specifically Brentwood, is ignored in terms of services and there needs to be more advocating to bring senior/youth services to Brentwood. We get into need for more partnerships with non-profits to facilitate more programs. 10:21 – Meyer highlights her concerns on the economy and jobs. She talks about the need to better promote business, engage people on how to support each other and bring in new industry that create jobs to assist the middle class. Says small business should be given more of a voice. 16:10 – Meyer explains why she is not accepting developer monies in the campaign. We get into growth, Bridle Gate, etc. She is calling for smart & responsible growth. 21:22 – We talk about public safety and the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. 27:50 – We talk about Brentwood Police and Meyer provides her thoughts. She applauds Brentwood Police for being quick to respond to national rhetoric. We get into racism in the schools and how we should have a zero tolerance and should begin an open discussion on the topic.  She says Brentwood PD does need more officers. 35:30 – we talk about homeless and where Meyer is at on this issue. She says there needs to be wrap around services and partnerships with the county and non-profits. We get into alternative housing, I raise the issue about what is wrong with mobile home parks? 44:35 – Youth Services and the possible Youth Center. But Meyer argues it could be more such as non-profit services, job training, counseling, etc. 47:12 – We get into the “no drilling” in the Brentwood Hills on county land. 49:00 – We talk about preserving the agricultural land. She talks about ag-tourism but also how the farmers market should be year-round and make agricultural our lifestyle. 55:55 – Meyer explains why voters should consider voting for her for Brentwood City Council.

On this episode, I chat with Faye Maloney, a police sergeant at a local police department in the San Francisco Bay Area who is running for Brentwood City Council in District 1. Episode Overview:   00:50 – Introduction of why Faye is running for Brentwood City Council 03:44 – What was it about Brentwood that made Faye want to get involved… she says it was the homeless issue because its increasing in the city. She talks about the social nuisances along with the need for services. She also talks about the homeless area behind Target which is actually an Antioch, Brentwood and Oakley issue—there are 100 individuals behind Target, 50% of them do work. 14:33 – We get into Faye’s story and how she got into law enforcement which started with her being parental abducted at age 6. She did not see her mother for the next 7-years while her dad took her to different countries. She talks about when she returned to the US, the American Flag means so much hope for her. 21:44 – She talks about being homeless at age 17, while volunteering at the Sheriffs Office in Sacramento, they mentored her and helped her get on her feet and after graduating High School, she was hired at the Sheriffs Dept. At age 19, became a 9-1-1 dispatcher while going to college. 26:43 – What are some of the reasons why Faye is running for Brentwood City Council. She talks about development and lack of infrastructure from hospitals, to roads/transportation, economic development. 29:07 – what would Faye like to see in terms of improved economic development form helping local business to the agricultural and tourism with Harvest Time. 36:40 – How do we move forward with PA-1 in Brentwood and the current plan. 40:35 – Low income housing in the City of Brentwood, Faye shares her ideas. 44:15 – We discuss Brentwood Police and its 5th beat, its “quality of life” unit it plans to create to address community policing. She urges police to engage with community at a higher level. She also provides her opinion of how Brentwood PD responded to protesters. 51:40 – We get into East Contra Costa Fire Protection District and what should be Brentwoods role in a solution. 55:20 – We discuss the “no drilling” campaign up in the Brentwood Hills. 59:55 – Faye talks about Youth Services and the talk about the possibility of a Youth Center. 1:01:30 – We get into Senior Services in Brentwood and if there are enough services available. 1:06:30 – We discuss human trafficking and Faye’s plan to raise awareness on the issue given her experience. 1:12:00 – Faye explains what sets her apart from the other candidates.

On this episode, I chat with Republican Candidate Janell Proctor who is running for California State Assembly District 14 against Tim Grayson. We get into her priorities which include repeal of AB5, repealing the gas tax and making California more business friendly. Episode Overview: 00:45 – introduction 01:45 – Janell shares why she is running for State Assembly District 14 against Assemblyman Tim Grayson. 04:00 – Janell talks about women in politics and how its changed and we get into the Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks situation where she was not allowed a proxy vote. 06:15 – Janell explains how Assembly Bill 5 is a top priority and why. 09:38 – Janell also wants to repeal the gas tax (Prop 6) 11:40 – She further highlights the need for California Lawmakers to simplify ballot propositions and bills so they are more easily understandable. 13:00 – We talk about COVID-19 and we get into healthcare with people not being punished for pre-existing system or cancer. We also get into H1N1. 19:30 – We get into the state providing forbearance and rent forgiveness/protections. 21:40 – We get into affordable housing and Assemblyman Tim Grayson continues to push it. We also get into homeless and solutions on homelessness. 31:15 – We get into fire service statewide with all the fires and the need for better planning and updating our infrastructure. 34:50 – we get into Janell’s past as she was once a ballerina. 35:53 – We get into law enforcement and where she is at with the national rhetoric. She also talks about her ride along with the Pittsburg Police Department. She also shares her experience with Concord Police Department with an incident on her street involving Black Lives Matter. She talks about reallocating funds from education to fund social workers and education into society.  We also get into how Tim Grayson is supporting and pushing bills that do not support law enforcement. We also get into Prop 47. 50:10 – We get into how we can make California more business friendly. 52:17 – Janell talks again about AB 5 and the negative impacts its having. 53:00 – Janell talks about how one of her goals is to find more ways to support Veterans. 57:40 – Janell highlights why voter should support her and how you can get in touch with her.

On this episode, I chat with Jovita Mendoza who is running for Brentwood City Council in District 1. We get into her platform where she urges the city to work on creating jobs, Project Area 1 (PA1), sticking to the general plan. We also talk about transportation, possibility of Costco coming to Brentwood and public safety. Episode Overview: 01:30 – Jovita gets into why she decided to run for Brentwood City Council. 02:30 – What are Jovita’s issues that she is running on and work on if elected. She highlights the need for local jobs, Project Area 1 which is in District 1, sticking to the General Plan, 07:00 – We get into Transportation in Brentwood and BART, possible transportation hub. 09:48 – Jovita gets into small business and helping local business that are already in operation in the City of Brentwood.  She talks about need for better marketing; more entities that need to be brought together. 16:31 – We get into fire service and emergency response. 21:04 – Jovita shares her thoughts on Brentwood Police Department and the national rhetoric. 25:38 – We get into oil drilling in Brentwood, Jovita explains what is going on with the drilling on Deer Valley Road where 1,000 feet from Brentwood homes is oil drilling. 30:44 – Costco possibly coming to City of Brentwood. 33:37 – Jovita gets into the homeless and what can be done. 36:40 – with Districts, how would you work with other councilmembers to ensure District 1 is taken care of while also working with the rest of the city needs. 39:30 – Where is Jovita on this Youth Center & Technology Center. 43:00 – If elected, what are some of Jovita’s first items she wants to work on. 44:13 – how do we continue to preserve agriculture in Brentwood? Possibility of more wineries. 48:55 – Jovita gets into what people in Brentwood are concerned about. 51:30 – Jovita highlights the Bridle Gate Project and how to get involved with it. 54:54 – Jovita explains why voters should consider voting for her for city council.

TITLE A Research Scientist Shares How HSPs can Regulate Their Depression, Anxiety, and Negative Thinking GUEST  Jadzia Jagiellowicz, Ph.D. EPISODE OVERVIEW  Dr. Jadzia Jagiellowicz has been a scientific researcher for over 15 years, and she conducts research on HSPs. She has studied the biological basis of temperament. She talks about the relationship between depression and HSPs; why HSPs may ruminate about negative things, and what to do when we imagine the worst-case-scenario. Dr. Jagiellowicz talks about being socially awkward and being a deep thinker. We also break down what happens with COVID-19, when people don’t honor our need for social distancing. HIGHLIGHTS Dr. Jagiellowicz has studied the biological basis of temperament She also helps people learn how to regulate bodily sensations and emotions Researchers found 2 types of genes Serotonin transporter 8 different types of dopamine genes (10 genetic polymorphisms) It is rarely that just one gene is tied to one function—instead it is a constellation of genes The candidate gene— serotonin transporter—is related to depression Children that had poor childhoods (the parents/caregivers did not know what the Highly Sensitive Children needed to thrive) show higher rates of depression for HSPs As HSPs learn about the trait, they feel better The Default Mode Network which can be seen in brain scans—this is what happens when you’re not consciously thinking about things—you are just aware in the present moment Research suggests that the default mode network is on when we are not thinking about anything in particular i.e. daydreaming; it is suppressed when we are working on a particular task HSPs are constantly taking in details from their environment (we process more) This is often linked to past history of negative things We can do 2 things about this— Talk back to the negative thoughts Write down (in a few sentences) the facts of the situation that caused your negative thoughts and feelings Write down your thoughts and feelings Talk back That was then, this is now Don’t make your own predictions Look at possibilities not probabilities Calm down bodily sensations—just stay with it EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques or tapping) EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) Tai Chi Meditation Working with a specialist If you look at a Highly Sensitive Baby who is exposed to a Jack-in-the-Box, and it scares them, the infant stores the fear in their body Our bodies have stored fears (tenseness of muscles, neck, visceral organs, stomach, etc.) When something reminds you of something fearful, your brain/body has stored past fearful memories If your boss calls you in If you don’t have past negative experiences, you won’t have a reaction If you have past negative experiences, you might start worrying about why you are being called in We store things more intensely in memory because we have more intense emotions than less-sensitive people (the negative interpretations are stored as a package of bodily sensations and the thoughts that go with them Research shows : Depressed people when they given a negative word, they will retrieve other negative words from their memory Non-depressed people when given a negative word, will retrieve positive AND negative words from memory HSPs are more affected by environment, but we can control our reaction to our environment Research into temperament looked at infants who were 6 months old—inhibited babies and highly reactive babies Highly Sensitive infants reacted differently than NON-Highly Sensitive infants Highly Sensitive Parents may be more in-tune with their HS children Your level of sensitivity will change your ability to get along in the environment  3 types of Sensitive People (and no HSP is exactly the same) Low sensitive Medium sensitive High sensitive Being detail oriented, having deeper processing and empathy can cause problems if one is not able to figure out what part of these traits are helpful—especially in the workplace Imagine we’re in a foreign country, so we’re learning a whole new way of being HSPs can benefit when we “remember our audience”  COVID-19 We can slow down Use our analysis and judgement We are taking in a lot of information, and we’re looking for signs of danger—this can lead to overwhelm If we can remember to use our gift of compassion it will help Most people are attuned to the negative but HSPs are born with a heightened sense of vigilance Every HSP is different How much they can deal with and where to draw boundaries How important is it for you to fit in (and to accept the consequences) Jagiellowicz believes HSPs are more different from each other than non-HSPs, since each HSP is more affected by whatever environment they were exposed to This is where the intersection of being an HSP and environment come into play In a study using the Parental Bonding Inventory, which measures/assesses how people think they were parented, the key things that parents did which harmed their HSP children Overintrusiveness Neglect GUEST BIO BA in Psychology and Business Administration Bed in Education Phd in Psychology Jadzia Jagiellowicz worked as a management consultant and as an educator. As an educator she taught and coached intellectually gifted students and provided consulting services to other teachers Later in life Dr. Jagiellowicz completed her Ph.D. in Psychology at Stony Brook University in Long Island, NY under the supervision of Elaine Aron.  Dr. Jagiellowicz has spent the past 15 years as a scientific researcher investigating high sensitivity (called sensory processing sensitivity in the scientific literature). She also studied molecular biology (genetics) at Smith University in Massachusetts. She provides individual coaching for HSPs through web-based and phone consultations to clients world-wide and also conducts scientific research on HSPs, including the first-ever research scanning HSPs’ brains. One of her specialty areas is how the biological part of being an HSP interacts with an HSP’s childhood and how that affects HSPs as adults.   PODCAST HOST Patricia Young works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more). LINKS Temperament Advisor: Highly Sensitive People www.highlysensitivesociety.com book a free consultation: calendly.com/jdyjaj36 Twitter: hsperson_hsp FB: Highly Sensitive The Emotional Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett YouTube—Lisa Feldman Barrett https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=lisa+feldman+barrett The Highly Sensitive Brain: Research, Assessment, and Treatment of Sensory Processing Sensitivity edited by Bianca Acevedo, Ph.D.  Patricia’s Links HSP Online Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/ To write a review in itunes: click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2 select “listen on Apple Podcasts” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review” Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Meetup-- https://www.meetup.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-Meetup/ Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Closed/Private Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

We're back! Join us as we kick off Season 4 discussing our vetting process with Brother Curtis Collier who was just raised and speaks of the process from a first hand experience.  I really enjoyed hearing his take and learned allot of ways we can tweak our process. Properly vetting candidates especially unknown ones is of more importance than it has ever been. I hope you will give the episode a go and then look for ways to sure up your Lodges vetting process.   Episode Overview:  0:01:09                                                                 Discussion Question 0:05:04                                                          Personal Questions   0:08:08                                                             Subject Discussion    0:18:59                                                             Process Breakdown   0:38:07                                                             Stats                          1:28:14                                                             Quote                        1:35:52 Contact Info: info148@fortworth148.org                         @FortWorth148 on FB                                                                www.FortWorth148.org                                                                  www.TexasMasoniCon.com

TITLE A Highly Sensitive Therapist talks about Feeling Invisible, & How She Views Her Anxiety After Learning She’s An HSP   GUEST Kitty McCormick   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Kitty is a childhood friend who is now a therapist.  We talk about the anxieties we both felt as children, but never discussed. Kitty’s father was a prominent public figure, and she was pushed into acting/auditioning as a child to help with her shyness. She also talks about some of the barriers she experienced with non-Highly Sensitive Therapists, and her desire to please. Kitty also talks about the challenges she experienced in groups (including therapy groups) being an introvert until she took the Online HSP Course.         BIO   Kitty McCormick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Los Angeles, who has avidly worked with children and families for over 20 years. She received her Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California, with a concentration in mental health practice with individuals, families, and groups. She has extensive experience in the Los Angeles Unified School District where she worked with at-risk children, adolescents, and young adults. In that setting, she also regularly collaborated with Child Protective Services, the County of Los Angeles Probation Department (Juvenile Services), and numerous community service agencies throughout L.A. County to assist and support clients as needed. In 2017, Kitty shifted from doing social work in public school settings to doing psychotherapy in therapeutic schools with children who have greater emotional needs. It was at that point in her career where she began private practice in the community mental health arena, which offers affordable counseling services. This year she began her own private practice. Some of Kitty’s hobbies include yoga, weekend getaways, walking in nature, being around animals, and spending quality time with her husband. PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young hosts the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive, and works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS   Online HSP Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Pinterest-- https://www.pinterest.com/patriciayounglcsw/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

TITLE Poll results—If You Could NOT Be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), Would You? Questions to Ask Yourself   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW   If you could NOT be an HSP, would you? I share the results of a poll that 93 HSPs responded to including the pros and cons given.  Two major things happened on Christmas Eve before 9 a.m. at my home.  Ways to evaluate how your holidays went, and how to create what you might want for the following year.  Questions to ask yourself to help you set goals for the New Year, and my wishes for you for the next year.   HIGHLIGHTS   If you could NOT be an HSP, would you 93 responses Yes—20% (less than ½ were men)—related to autoimmune disorders, pain Maybe—5% No—75%   Those that WOULD change and no longer be an HSP Happier, more confident in my own skin.  I’m lonely and unsuccessful Misunderstood Barely surviving life Can’t go on like this Sick of this Not fitting in Exhausting   Those that WOULDN’T change, and remain being an HSP Work on themselves and as they learned about themselves they accepted who they are Natural leader More in tune with others’ needs Have a greater appreciation for beauty, nature, poetry, music, art Even though have lower lows, they have greater depth of happiness The more I learn about myself, the happier I am Being an HSP isn’t the issue; it’s an issue with our society I’m more confident in who I am. I don’t let societal norms affect me I don’t want to numb my compassion I like the quirkiness that makes me I might want my sensory sensitivity removed, but keep the emotional depth It helps me be creative, artistic and introspective HSPs are shamans and healers (therapists, massage therapist, teachers) Would be boring—I wouldn’t have insight and I wouldn’t care I’m strong and resilient   31 Questions to ask yourself before setting next year’s goals What are the first thoughts that come to mind about the past year? Mostly positive, negative, or neutral? What was one of the most interesting things I learned this year? Who was one person I met that I'd like to get to know better? Why? What was one of my most challenging moments? Why? What was one of my favorite accomplishments? What was one personal strength I used this year? How did it benefit my work or life? What hurdle came up more than once? (time, money, attitude, location, knowledge, etc.) How well did I communicate with the people who matter most to me? What three events or accomplishments were made possible by the help of others? What advice would I offer someone else on the basis of a lesson I learned this year? What are three problems that came up at work? How did I approach solving those problems? Are there any trends in those problems or solutions? Who needed my encouragement this year? What did I say or do to help them along? If I were writing a memoir, what would I highlight in the chapter about this year? What was I doing when I forgot about time and was able to be "in the moment"? What frustration seemed to come up again and again? What did I start and not finish? What did I try and fail? What three things am I curious to know more about? If I could wave a magic wand and master one skill, what would it be? Why? Who is one person I could help right now? How? What would it "cost" me? What would I gain? When did I slow someone else's progress? Why? What was I worried about? What's one thing I made or created from scratch? How did that feel? What's one thing I did that left me exhausted at the end? How did that feel? What's one thing I was a part of this year that I'll remember for the rest of my life? Why? What was the nicest thing someone did for me this year? What was the nicest thing I did for someone else this year? If I could change one thing that happened this year, what would it be? What felt difficult one year ago that now feels easy (or easier)? Of the books I read this year, which was my favorite? How did I capture my thoughts and feelings? (journaling, writing, social media sharing, talking one-on-one with friends or family, etc.) Was that method helpful? What are six adjectives that best describe this year? What would I like those adjectives to be next year? My wishes for you for 2020— If you’re not familiar, Become more familiar with the trait Practice radical self-compassion Play, connection, a creative outlet, a way that you express yourself a few deep, meaningful relationships where you feel seen, heard and honored a lifestyle that really honors your HS needs abundance—time, laughter, money, acceptance, relationships joyful movement of your body curiosity and the love of learning love for yourself and others   PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS   31 Questions to ask yourself before setting next year’s goals--https://www.inc.com/robin-camarote/31-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-setting-next-years-goals.html   Online HSP Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/   To enter for a free drawing for the Online HSP Course— HSP Online Course Send an e-mail to unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com I will send a short screening form, and the HSP group intake Sunday January 12 I will draw a name and send the winner an e-mail You MUST indicate which of the 4 groups you want to join (you can find the groups at https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com  

TITLE Expectations & Disappointments & Creating a Vision for 2020   GUEST Solo Episode   EPISODE OVERVIEW   We all experience expectations and disappointments, and it’s more present at this time of year.  Do I regret talking about relationship issues? When do we talk about issues with others, and when do we need to work it out on our own? It’s ok to have wants and needs, but sometimes we need to show up for ourselves.  I talk about a new awareness that frustrates me!  With the New Year approaching, what do you want to create more of, and what do you want less of? I suggest a daily practice to help us honor ourselves.   HIGHLIGHTS   Expectations and disappointments This time of year creates more of this This can also show up in relationships Can we allow people to show up exactly as they are Do I regret talking about some of the challenges I’ve had this past year with my relationships When do we name what’s going on, and when do we either leave it, or process with someone else As we grow and change, how we handle relationships may change I talk about how I feel about recording or saying certain things in the episode where I wasn’t invited, and I felt hurt I tend to pick friends who are very opposite of me in some ways, but it can create some challenges What do we do when we want someone to do something for us, but we don’t want to ask for it because it doesn’t count Ways to evaluate stuck places in relationships What to do when we’re not feeling seen and heard in a relationship When is it my responsibility to step and really be present for myself We often choose people in our lives in an attempt to work out some of the things we missed from our parents We want nurturing and healing from other relationships—there’s nothing wrong with this How we can evaluate if looking for this outside validation is working or not We’re supposed to be connected to others; it’s ok to have wants—this can be very healthy How we can honor pain and see what’s on the other side What happens when the wound of not enough comes up Many of us have a fear of getting in touch with our needs will bring up rage around not getting it when we were younger How do we show up for ourselves? In order to heal, we need to learn to be here for ourselves We can still get it from others—it’s not an “either or” How we can understand some of the dynamics in our relationships Being alive means we’re going to experience discomfort—we can manage When we realize that we’re expecting someone else to make us feel whole and complete, it’s not uncommon for us to then feel anger, grief, disappointment We can still stay in relationships and focus on the parts that work, and know that there are limitations We may notice things in relationships that the other person doesn’t see Sometimes we need to say something, and sometimes we just get to notice that it’s there How are we showing up in relationships? What are we expecting from others? Is it giving us peace? Are our attachment or abandonment issues coming up? Are we getting hung up? How we honor others in relationships even when we think “we know best” for the other person You can use radical self-compassion and mindfulness to notice what’s going on and where we get stuck We want to be our best selves When you have good support, we can learn to work through these things We can recognize patterns that are going on without acting from that place of wounding What are you needing to take care of yourself? You can listen to a favorite song Take a bath Take a walk Spend time with a child Take time alone Spend time with an animal Have a cup of tea or hot chocolate Curl up with a cozy blanket Watch a movie or show Light a candle Go into the bathroom for alone time Using box breathing—breathe in for a count of 4; hold for 4, exhale for 4 and hold for 4. Repeat at least 8 times If everything sucks, then notice what sucks Sometimes things suck and that’s just how it is At the end of the year, I write about what’s happened professionally, personally, friendships, spirituality, health My goal this next year is to look at myself through my own lens I want to own my perspective and not minimize I want to live a bolder brighter life and to be less apologetic I imagine how other people are responding to me instead of owning my perspective. This hurts me I want to see my life and my responses from my perspective What are you working on? What do you want more of in the New Year? What do you want less of in the New Year? What’s working What’s not working Think of 3 things you’ve done daily to take care of yourself Focus on the process, not the outcome or the feelings   PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS   Online HSP Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com  

TITLE A Highly Sensitive Relationship Coach Shares Her Experience Taking the Online HSP Course   GUEST Hannah Kuglen   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Relationship Coach, Hannah, talks about the wound of feeling like you’re too much and not enough.  She shares how this came up for her in the Online HSP Course, and how she worked with it.  Hannah talks about how she manages intense feelings, and what she tells herself when this happens.  Hannah talks about how she reacts when she senses that people aren’t saying what they’re feeling. At the end, there’s a bonus recording of us talking about the differences between coaching and therapy that happened after the interview.         BIO   Hannah Kuglen lives in San Diego, CA. She is a life coach who helps people improve their sex lives and romantic relationships by exploring and elevating self-awareness and communication skills. Hannah believes that, at the end of the day, relationships matter most and we should embrace, nurture, and treat them as tools for personal development. Hannah enjoys reading, writing, cooking, and exploring new places with her husband. PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young hosts the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive, and works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS   Hannah’s Links   Blog--bit.ly/SnuggleStruggles Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/LYFCoachKuglen/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/lyfcoachkuglen/   Justine Froelker Healing Takes Place When We Are In Connection With Others Episode 10-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/unapologetically-sensitive-episode-10/   Ted Talks Justine Froelker The Permission of the “And” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UjzHTjHEqg The Donut Effect: Owning our Stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLTl3l6YE6o   Patricia’s Links   Online HSP Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Pinterest-- https://www.pinterest.com/patriciayounglcsw/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

TITLE A Highly Sensitive Person and introvert, Heidi Tamm, talks about her experience taking the online HSP Course   GUESTS Heidi Tamm   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Heidi talks about these questions—How did you feel about the cost? Was it worth it? How was it having an online experience? Did you feel connected to the other members in the group? How was it being an introvert in the group? Did you feel seen, heard and honored? Did the Course meet your expectations? How was it being with 6 other HSPs? Did you feel the group was a safe place to share? What If you’re not sure you’re an HSP?         BIO   Heidi Tamm was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She is currently a Biologist for the National Park Service in Northern Idaho. Enjoy being outside and exploring, especially with my husband and our four fur babies.        PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young hosts the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive, and works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS   Crystal Paul Therapist--https://www.crystalpaulcounseling.com/   To write a review in itunes: click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2 select “listen on Apple Podcasts” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review”     Patricia’s Links   Online HSP Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Pinterest-- https://www.pinterest.com/patriciayounglcsw/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

TITLE   Jeff Guenther, LPC, Interviews Patricia About the Strengths of Being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)   GUEST   Jeff Guenther, LPC   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Does a client who comes to therapy need to learn to be more resilient? If a couple comes to therapy, should the focus be on getting the HSP to be less sensitive? These are questions that Jeff Guenther asks during this interview.  We also talk about how therapeutic ruptures can occur when the therapist is not aware of the trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP).  We talk a little bit about High Sensation Seeking (HSS), and we talk about the strengths and gifts HSPs have to offer the world.   HIGHLIGHTS The interview starts with me saying that I’m tired and depleted, and we talk about why this type of authenticity is important to me We talk about introversion and extroversion and that much that we see about introverts overlays the trait of High Sensitivity, but doesn’t distinguish this I thought I had social anxiety, but it turns out I probably got overaroused and overstimulated when I was younger, and didn’t understand what it was, and assumed I had social anxiety I thought I was an introvert and used it as an excuse to not socialize Turns out, I’m a Highly Sensitive Extrovert, so I need to find my sweet spot for enough socializing, but not too much We talk about High Sensation Seeking (HSS) and what it might look like I give the statistic that men and women equally represent that trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person, but I neglect to say that I haven’t seen research about how those numbers impact folx who are non-binary or trans Thank you to Dara Hoffman-Fox for bringing this to my attention 50% of clients in therapy are Highly Sensitive (HSP) They are the clients who tend to arrive on time Pay their bills on time Do homework Really want to dig in to therapy If a therapist doesn’t know about the trait of being Highly Sensitive, they may try and get their client to be like the 80% of non-HSPs, this can be detrimental to the client and cause a rupture in therapy without the therapist even realizing it When a therapist is HS Knowledgeable, their client retention increases since they are able to attune to their HS client. It’s a win-win for the therapist and the client In the brain of a HSP, more areas are active and taking in information. An HSP may gather 20 pieces of data from an interaction, and a non-HSP may gather 5. This is how mis-attunement can happen, or why HSPs see and experience things that non-HSPs miss A therapist who is HS Knowledgeable will want to be aware of how they are showing up for the client (are they tired, stressed etc.). It may help the relationship when the therapist communicates their own limitation.  It creates safety for the HS client As therapists and coaches, we want to initially do validating, mirroring, normalization, education, and then skill-building (if that’s in alignment with the client’s goals) Jeff asks if a Highly Sensitive Person came to see me, would I help them be more resilient. I ask Jeff if he’s assuming that HS clients/people need to be more resilient   GUEST BIO   Jeff Guenther, LPC, is a therapist in Portland, OR. He has been in private practice since 2005. Jeff is the creator and owner of Portland Therapy Center, a highly ranked therapist directory. He also hosts a podcast called Say More About That about trending mental health topics. Jeff has launched a new progressive therapist directory at TherapyDen that fights racism, homophobia, transphobia and all other forms of discrimination. Sign up for a profile at TherapyDen and get your first six months free.   PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them in understanding their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online courses for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS   Jeff’s links:   Jeff’s website-- http://jeffguentherlpc.com/ Therapy Den-- https://www.therapyden.com/ Jeff’s Podcast-- https://www.therapyden.com/news/say-more-about-that-a-podcast-about-what-clients-really-want-in-a-therapist   Dr. Elaine Aron’s website— https://hsperson.com/   Dr. Ted Zeff’s website— http://www.drtedzeff.com/ Strong Sensitive Boy Dr. Ted Zeff   HSP Self-test-- https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/ HSP Child self-test-- https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-child-test/   Introversion, Extroversion and the Highly Sensitive Person by Jaquelyn Strickland, LPC-- https://hsperson.com/introversion-extroversion-and-the-highly-sensitive-person/   Patricia’s links:   HSP Online Course-- https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/   To write a review in itunes: click on this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/unapologetically-sensitive/id1440433481?mt=2 select “listen on Apple Podcasts” chose “open in itunes” choose “ratings and reviews” click to rate the number of starts click “write a review”   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/  E-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

  TITLE Two Participants From The Online HSP Course Share Their Experience   GUESTS Shelly Aaron & Melissa   EPISODE OVERVIEW   You get to hear past participants talk about these questions—Did you have resistance to taking the Course? How did you feel about the cost? Was it worth it? How was it having an online experience? Did you feel connected to the other members in the group? Did you feel that 1 person dominated or that you didn’t get your needs met? Did you feel seen, heard and honored? Did the Course meet your expectations? How was it being with 6 other HSPs? Did you feel the group was a safe place to share? What If you’re not sure you’re an HSP?   HIGHLIGHTS What are some things that you feel are important to share about the Course Melissa talks about how she felt heard in a way she hadn’t ever felt heard I ask if participants ever felt shamed or exposed in a way that made them feel uncomfortable Both Melissa and Shelly talk about how they were impacted by the way that I show up as a facilitator Participants felt like they had permission to share what they felt afraid or embarrassed to share This allowed other group members to share in an open, vulnerable and safe way Participants felt that the Course was a safe space to share How was it doing online work? Did you feel connected to other group members online? My gremlins come up during the interview, and I share this How was it being in a group of 6 other HSPs One participant took the whole course from bed (I had no idea) It’s nice to be in a group of HSPs who are interested in doing the work This Course is about honoring your needs Participants felt like they weren’t alone when they heard others share about things they experienced I felt like I finally belonged somewhere—receiving support and offering support felt good Melissa said she would NEVER take this Course, and they money was a barrier. She talked about her experience after taking the Course Melissa and her husband both took the Course, and she talks about how this has impacted her marriage Melissa also talks about learning her son is an HSP, and how this has impacted their relationship What would you say to someone who may be considering the Course, but feels like they’ve don’t things like this, or that it’s too expensive If you’re not sure you’re an HSP, several people took this Course anyway, and they said they benefited learning more I ask Shelly and Melissa if they ever felt like someone dominated the group, or they didn’t get their needs met How we used reality checks when someone felt that they were taking up too much time, and Shelly and Melissa talk about how this impacted them           BIOS   Shelly Aaron As a current yoga teacher, health coach & bodyworker, I've spent the last 15 years of my career, passionately coaching individuals to exceed their goals...which has ultimately led me to this amazing work of video and audio production.    ​ If you're a yoga teacher, trainer, or entrepreneur thinking about creating your own audio or video productions, but need some assistance in getting started, we should talk.   I offer services from just getting started to getting ready to launch. From podcasts to teaching videos, I'll show you how to produce your own or we can bring your production to life together.       Melissa Summa Cum Laude Graduate of Clarion University of PA B.S. in CAIS (Computer Applications and Information Sciences) Over 10 Years of Consulting experience I install, repair, optimize tech, and teach you how to use and love technology at a reasonable price.  I am also happy to build your website to your tastes and needs.  Think of me as your technical counselor. 215-834-6236 HelpfulTechPA@gmail.com    PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young hosts the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive, and works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS   Shelly Aaron Productions--https://www.shellyaaron.com/   Patricia’s Links   Online HSP Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Pinterest-- https://www.pinterest.com/patriciayounglcsw/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

TITLE Boundaries--I Want To Be The One To Stop It Here   GUEST Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, RDDP, CDWF   EPISODE OVERVIEW   This episode is all about authenticity and vulnerability.  Sarah talks about being a wounded healer and why she chooses to tell the truth when someone asks her how she is.  Sarah talks about her resistance to the term Highly Sensitive Person, aka HSP, and we examine this. We talk about NARM in therapy, and why Sarah believes in it.  Sarah talks about her decision to NOT have children, and we have an in-depth discussion about a boundary Sarah set with me, and how we both responded to this boundary.   HIGHLIGHTS Why it’s beneficial to be authentic when someone asks, “How are you?” Sarah talks about when feelings of not being worthy show up for her NARM—Neuro Affective Relational Model Sarah is doing her own work through the NARM model, and she has found it very effective It gets to developmental trauma that may be pre-verbal Epigenetics Trauma that happens in the womb can be passed from mother to child Non-verbal things in the environment can be passed on to children Sarah’s decision to not have children and why she made the decision Sarah talks about how she was impacted since her mother had her in order to have someone to love her The challenge of setting boundaries What fears come up for Sarah if she anticipates having to set a boundary What Sarah’s behavior may look like if she hasn’t set a boundary The benefits of setting boundaries The unexpected benefits when she has set boundaries Sarah talks about her resistance to identifying as an HSP We talk about the cultural connotation of sensitivity and how it can be perceived as a weakness We talk about alternative ways to describe what being an HSP means Highly Attuned Highly perceptive Highly responsive When Sarah and I first talked, she set a boundary with me, and we discuss how that impacted both of us We talk about how grief can be more complicated if you’ve had a challenging relationship with the deceased Sarah shares her experience of losing her parents—she had a difficult relationship with both of them, but has gotten some healing since their death We talk about therapists being vulnerable with their clients Sarah talks about what being a wounded healer means and how she uses this in her word I talk about Arianna Smith’s analogy of the bathtub when talking about overarousal and overstimulation and the HSP          BIO   Sarah Buino, LCSW, CADC, RDDP, CDWF is a speaker, teacher, therapist and the founder of Head/Heart Therapy, Inc. She holds a masters degree from Loyola University in Chicago and specializes in shame, trauma, and substance use disorders. Sarah integrates her knowledge of complementary healing modalities such as music, yoga, reiki, and the chakra system into her clinical practice to help clients enhance their authenticity. She’s also the host of a podcast Conversations With a Wounded Healer which examines the role of one’s own healing while being a care-giving professional.    PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young hosts the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive, and works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS   Sarah’s Links   Website-- https://headhearttherapy.com/ IG: @headhearttherapy FB: @headhearttherapy @woundedhealr Twitter: @HeadHeart_Chi @woundedhealr Podcast—Conversations with a Wounded Healer https://headhearttherapy.com/podcast/   Resources   NARM Therapy—Neuro Affective Relationship Model https://narmtraining.com/   Kristin Neff-- https://self-compassion.org/   Tim Desmond-- https://timdesmond.net/   Chasing the Scream by Johann Hari-- http://chasingthescream.com/   Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice Miller     Patricia’s Links   Online HSP Course--https://unapologeticallysensitive.com/hsp-online-groups/   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber Pinterest-- https://www.pinterest.com/patriciayounglcsw/ e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

On this episode of Unleash your Strengths, we talk about the attribute of a positivity. Eddie breaks down this strength, how to take it to the next level, how to develop it in your way, and what happens when we are not grateful for our strengths. He focuses on how learners can love the process effectively.- Episode Overview 4:24- Description of Positivity 5:04- Expecting the Good 11:16- Don’t run from Positivity 17:49“If I go into every single situation expecting that it’s going to be great, then all I will find is proof of that.” Saturday Show: https://www.facebook.com/growwitheddieEddie's Services: https://www.eddiepvilla.com/servicesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash_your_strengths/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddie.p.villahttps://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/

On this Episode of Unleash your Strengths, we talk about the attribute of a learner. Eddie breaks down this strength, how to take it to the next level, how to develop it in your way, and what happens when we are not grateful for our strengths. He focuses on how learners can love the process effectively. - Episode Overview 2:20- Description of Maximizer 4:22- Don’t run away from Learners 15:53- Challenge 17:19“There has to be a target that you are aiming for, but not that the joy will come when you hit the target. They joy will come in the process, in the journey… in the actual application of the learning.” Saturday Show: https://www.facebook.com/growwitheddieEddie's Services: https://www.eddiepvilla.com/servicesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash_your_strengths/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddie.p.villahttps://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/

TITLE What is an Emotionally Immature Parent, & How to Identify a Healthy Relationship  GUEST  Lindsay Gibson, PsyD. EPISODE OVERVIEW  Dr. Lindsay Gibson, author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, & Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents explains what an emotionally immature parent is, and how this impacts their adult children.  I talk about crying when I got overwhelmed when my kids were young, and Lindsay comments on this. We talk about how to establish good emotional ties with our children, and what constitutes good enough parenting, Lindsay provides nineteen qualities to identify what a healthy relationship looks like.   HIGHLIGHTS What is emotionally immaturity? Why is it important to understand it? What are the main characteristics of an emotionally immature parent? How do relationships with emotionally immature parents affect their children’s lives? What are the main things to remember when dealing with emotionally immature parents? If you’re dating, how do you pick a person who is emotionally mature? How do you identify what a healthy relationship looks like? What is our human Bill of Rights? We talk about repair work with parenting I share that I’d get really frustrated with my boys when they were young, and I’d cry because I didn’t know what else to do Lindsay talks about how she views this We talk about the pressures of parenting Lindsay explains what good enough parenting is—which should be very reassuring to parents! I share about having a tantrum when my son had a tantrum and how it felt lousy afterward We’d do good repair work, but I eventually learned to stay calm I would also let my boys know when I was edgy and close to loosing it. I would let them know what they could do to help me. They’ve told me as young adults how helpful this was to them We talk about emotional intimacy with our children How do we let ourselves be known by our children when we are having difficult feelings How to establish good emotional ties with our kids in a good way Winnicut talks about good enough parenting Research shows that it just takes 30% of being a good enough parent in order to have a favorable outcome Lindsay gives an example of how an adult child could set a limit with their emotionally immature parent if they decided not to spend Thanksgiving with the family When adult children set limits with their emotionally immature parents, the parent feels rejected; unloved or they have a strong defensive reaction When setting a boundary, you want to stay present to your own heart You want to be able to have empathy and acknowledge what it is like for the other person You want to remember what your goal is for the interaction, so your intention is clear for yourself You also have an opportunity to observe how the other person is reacting, and the defenses that they use Emotionally Healthy Relationships Is the person generally realistic and reliable? Do they work with reality rather than fighting it? Are they finding ways to solve problems or are they complaining about how they’ve been victimized? Do they have a consistent and reliable nature about them? Do they take things personally? When they get upset, can they still think? Do they lose the ability to be rational? Signs of temper, impatience or impulsivity should be a red flag—those are cardinal signs of immaturity Another red flag is when a person gets very upset, then tells you it’s just because they love you You want your partner to be reciprocal; you do something for them and they do something for you You set a boundary, and they say OK If you set a boundary, and your partner tries to talk you out of it, or walk you out of it, that is two red flags Boundaries at the beginning of the relationship will tell you almost everything you want to know about that person Being flexible and able to compromise is a sign of maturity You want someone who is basically truthful; that you can trust who they are Does the person respond to you in a manner that you feel safe, and seen and heard? Do they reflect on their mistakes and try and change, or do they make excuses? Do they reflect when you tell them you’re mad at them, or do they say, “Why do you keep bringing that up? What’s wrong with you?” If they can’t accept when you’re angry and they get defensive, that’s about having a major lack of empathy Your partner is thin skinned meaning they do not allow other’s reactions to happen, because that person gets so reactive Nobody is more intrinsically important as an adult than anybody else They way that emotionally immature people react with guilt, shame, fear and self-doubt, can make the other person start to doubt their reality This is where you have to remember that “There’s good stuff in me!”  GUEST BIO Lindsay Gibson, PsyD. has been a licensed clinical psychologist for over thirty years and specializes in individual adult psychotherapy with adult children of emotionally immature parents. She is the author of three books, the most recent being Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents and just out in May of this year, Recovering from Emotionally Immature Parents. In the past Dr. Gibson has served as an adjunct assistant professor teaching doctoral psychology students, and she writes a monthly Well-Being column for Tidewater Women magazine in Virginia Beach, VA. PODCAST HOST Patricia Young hosts the podcast Unapologetically Sensitive, and works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them to understand their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more). LINKS Website— http://www.drlindsaygibson.com/ Dr. Elaine Aron’s website—HSP self-test https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/ Dr. Gibson’s book was translated from English to Russian by Elena Tereshchnkova  You can find the actual translator here-- https://www.facebook.com/elena.tereshchenkova   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

On this episode of Unleash your Strengths, we talk about the attribute of people with Maximizer. Eddie breaks down this strength, how to take it to the next level, how to develop it in your way, and what happens when we are not grateful for our strengths. - Episode Overview 2:28- Description of Maximizer 4:08- Shortcomings of Maximizers 9:09- Those without Maximizer High 11:26- See the strength 15:25“We see the value for everyone. Especially the ones that make us crazy. You learn about their strengths and you find what’s great about them, and you figure out how can I help them be them at a higher level so that I can get everything I want in a way that is authentic to me.” Saturday Show: https://www.facebook.com/growwitheddieEddie's Services: https://www.eddiepvilla.com/servicesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash_your_strengths/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddie.p.villahttps://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/

On this Episode of Unleash your Strengths, we talk about the attribute of people with Intellection. Eddie breaks down this strength, how to take it to the next level, how to develop it in your way, and what happens when we are not grateful for our strengths. - Episode Overview 4:50- Description of Intellection 6:43- Shortcomings of Intellection High people 10:30- Develop Intellection 16:34- See the strength 18:16“People exceptionally talented in the intellection theme are…introspective and appreciate intellectual discussions.” Saturday Show: https://www.facebook.com/growwitheddieEddie's Services: https://www.eddiepvilla.com/servicesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unleash_your_strengths/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddie.p.villahttps://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/

TITLE   The Five Superpowers of the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) & High Sensation Seeking (HSS)   GUEST   Caroline Ferguson   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Caroline Ferguson, whose Tedx talk is titled Unlocking the Secret Power of Sensitivity at Work, says burnout in the workplace is likely to be 2x higher for HSPs. She talks about the importance of curiosity, creativity and compassion and how this relates to High Sensation Seeking (HSS). Carolyn talks about the many specific strengths of HSPs, but also talks about optimal career choices that meet the need for novelty and intensity. If you have a low threshold for boredom and like new exciting things, you may be an HSS.   HIGHLIGHTS The 5 superpowers Ability to notice—highly tuned in/ability to process at great depth Rich creative imagination—daydreamers, creatives, solution providers Highly conscientious—connected/concerns about others with a little bit of perfectionism Empathy—noticing, observing, don’t want to let others down, get the job done properly Intuition—noticing and spotting patterns at a level of detail, body language, tone of voice Caroline’s superpowers—brainstorming, the use of words, language and stories Caroline likes the terms Highly Responsive and Finely-Tuned to describe a Highly Sensitive Person We need to learn to honor our feelings We may have a tendency to cry and have tender feelings Burnout in the workplace is likely to be 2x greater for HSPs compared to non-HSPs High Sensation Seeking (HSS)—30% of HSPs are also HSS, which is about 6-7% of the population Sensitive Upstarts—don’t wait for permission and they create change Someone who is curious, seeking and creates change It is an evolutionary imperative They have curiosity and compassion Great jobs are project manager or life coach Curiosity is innate and hardwired to be fascinated by life around us We have been told curiosity killed the cat, or that we’re nosy, and we’ve had the curiosity beaten out of us Curiosity is an amazing skill and it’s the opposite of judgment—we’re open; we want to know Curiosity increases compassion and acceptance With High Sensation Seeking (HSS), we are involved in certain things, then we stop and we move on to the next thing We can design a life, career and relationships that have novelty, and intensity and variety With High Sensation Seeking, we have a part that wants to dial down and a part that’s seeking stimulation Creativity and curiosity are part of being a HSS HSS have a deep fascinations, passions and want to absorb everything HSS have a low boredom threshold, and want to get on to the next new, exciting and varied thing that comes up   GUEST BIO   Caroline Ferguson is a Mindset Trainer, cognitive behavioural hypnotherapist and the original 'Sensitive Upstart'. She loves showing sensitive, purposeful leaders who KNOW they were born for something more how to overcome their inner resistance, embody their potential and skyrocket their impact.   PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them in understanding their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online courses for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS   Caroline’s Links:   www.CarolineFerguson.com Unlocking the Secret Power of Sensitivity at Work | Caroline Ferguson | TEDxDrapanosWomen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWSqAgg7HOo   The gentle power of highly sensitive people | Elena Herdieckerhoff | TEDxIHEParis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pi4JOlMSWjo   On "Inner Sensation Seeking" http://www.hsperson.com/pages/3May10.htm   The Handbook for Highly Sensitive People: How to Transform Feeling Overwhelmed and Frazzled to Empowered and Fulfilled by Mel Collins   Patricia’s Links:   San Diego Meetup Saturday September 7, 2019 10 am – noon. Learn About The Highly Sensitive Person and Meet Other Sensitives https://www.meetup.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-Meetup/events/264112525/   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/  E-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

TITLE   I Heal Through My Songs with Singer & Songwriter Karen Drucker   GUEST   Karen Drucker   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Karen is a singer/songwriter with over 15 CDs, and she is also an author. She writes songs that heal and bless the soul!  Karen talks about being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), and how she is able to perform at huge concerts, travel to perform, and still honors her HSP needs.  We talk about the creative process, and what inspires her lyrics.  Karen jokes that if you want to know her issues, listen to her songs. Karen talks about her inner critic, named Zelda, and how Karen works with Zelda when Zelda shows up trying to protect her. Karen also sings a bit acapella, which made my eyes water.   HIGHLIGHTS Before I knew about being a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP), I just always felt weird When people would hear me say I was an HSP, they would just raise their eyebrow As a Highly Sensitive Person, I am aware; I’m empathetic and I can meet people at a deeper level Knowing the traits of being an HSP helped me to adapt I always joke—if you want to know my issues, listen to my songs My songs are writing to myself; it’s my therapy If I’m not feeling worthy, or I’m stressed about time, I write a song and turn it into an affirmation I think about what words would bring comfort and I write about it I’m doing more work with people with health issues, cancer, people in recovery or dealing with their inner critic—let’s focus and sing about it Music bypasses the bring and goes into the heart—literally. Oxytocin in released and it’s like having a musical meditation The song Be Gentle was written when Karen was having a hard time and was beating up on herself. These are the lyrics-- I will be gentle with myself I will be gentle with myself And I will hold myself like a newborn baby child I will be tender with my heart I will be tender with my heart And I will hold my heart like a newborn baby child And I will only go as fast As the slowest part of me feels safe to go I will be easy on myself I will be easy on myself And I love myself like a new born baby child And I will only go as fast As the slowest part of me feels safe to go I am gentle with myself I am gentle with myself And I hold myself like a new born baby child And I rock myself like a newborn baby child And I hold myself like a newborn baby child And I love myself like a newborn baby child   Karen tends to write songs from all perspectives—when she is struggling; when she is grateful, etc. Creativity is allowing yourself to be open. Karen said she is attuned towhat she hears in the world Karen never anticipated writing a book, but she felt a calling to do it We talk about how The Universe can conspire on your behalf, and what serendipity can look like Karen talks about her inner critic, whose name is Zelda, who is there to attempt to protect Karen. Whenever Karen is growing or stretching, Zelda gets stronger Karen uses mindfulness, curiosity, acceptance and she embraces Zelda Karen will tell Zelda, “I know you are there; I hear what you’re saying. This is MY truth today…” Karen suggests recording on your phone all the wonderful things you want to say to yourself, and listen to it several times/day We talk about why this can be difficult for people to do We talk about the struggle when people expect you to show up a certain way, but you are feeling more tired or quiet. How do you navigate this authentically (or not) Karen shares her birthday ritual and how she connects to herself on this special day   GUEST BIO   Very few people can say that they have been a singing mermaid, a singing casket, and was literally “elevator music” when she was hired to sing and play piano in a moving elevator. Meet Karen Drucker. Karen has recorded 15 CDs of her original inspirational music, and is the author of an inspirational book, “Let Go of the Shore: Stories and Songs That Set the Spirit Free.” Among her many accomplishments, she has been a professional comedienne, led her own band for corporate events, and has been the music director of New Thought Churches, as well as music director and “ music weaver” for many spiritual conferences and retreats. Karen has been honored with an Honorary Doctorate of Music for her work within the Religious Science Community, and a “Grace Note” award for her work within the Unity Movement. In following her passion, Karen sings, speaks and leads workshops at women's retreats, mind-body & health conferences, and various churches around the country, as well as working with authors like Joan Borysenko, Alan Cohen, and many others. Karen Drucker has been called “a master of communicating presence and spirituality through music.” She loves making music, making a difference, and touching hearts.   PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them in understanding their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online courses for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS   Karen’s links: Website— http://www.karendrucker.com Women’s one day retreat:  October 19 Tiburon CA http://www.karendrucker.com/tiburon-retreat-2019/   Chanting Night: October 18  http://www.karendrucker.com/wp-content/uploads/singing-OCT18-Karen-Drucker.pdf   New Years Chanting Night: Dec 31 http://www.karendrucker.com/wp-content/uploads/Sweet-Sacred-Singing.pdf   I Am Loved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4av7rKUFTAE   Loving Kindness https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CEe_Kh7Gxc   Donna Eden https://edenenergymedicine.com/   Donna Eden—daily 5 minute energy routine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gffKhttrRw4   Dr. Elaine Aron’s self-test for the Highly Sensitive Person https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/   Elizabeth Gilbert Big Magic     Patricia’s Links: Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber   e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

Jay Dilley is a Fintech Entrepreneur and CEO of Ratebroker, an innovative financial services marketplace that acts as a champion for the consumer. He believes in financial inclusion, is passionate about fundamentally improving people's lives through technology. An experienced executive, Jay has held President and VP roles in tech and commercial aviation. He has been recognized as a top 40 under 40 recipient, and for his championing of women in leadership. He holds an HBComm in Finance and Economics, a MSc. Mgt, is a CFA charterholder and is a member of YPO. We have too many Canadians that are excluded from the financial system, approximately 1M in 2015 were unbanked and 5M were underbanked. Episode Overview:   Episode 92, we chat with THE Jay Dilley, who is truly a change maker and driving a different evolution of how to shop for your money! This episode is for anyone that wants to have more options in Finances/Insurance/Mortgages and so on… which means, this episode is for EVERYONE! He provides such PURE GOLD information and here are the topics that we chat about: How Ratebroker is the Tinder for Financial Services Difference between Rate Comparison tool and RateBroker. It’s about your data privacy Getting vendors to BID for our business How many people are Unbanked and Underbanked In Canada. Totally surprised me, as we are not a third world country Tips for challenging the Status Quo, GDP and it’s not what you think it is! He’s brilliant, insightful and everyone should be using RateBroker. I love having options.   About Ratebroker: At Rate Broker we think finding the best rates should be easy. They put you in the driver's seat we get company's to fight for your business! RateBroker has been setup to get you the consumer the best deals possible on Mortgage Rates,Home , Car and life, health insurance's. Ratebroker is one of the fastest's growing company's in New Zealand in 2016!   Resource Mentioned: GDP Social Media Metric   Connect with Jay: Ratebroker.ca | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

Today's talk is all around Physique Development, both in the gym and the company co-owned by today's guest Alex Bush. Alex is best described as an exercise scientist, blending evidence-based knowledge and his own expertise to allow clients to see amazing results. His story with Physique Development with his co-owner and past guest Austin Current is something you won't want to miss either.   Time Stamps:   (1:12) Quick Ask (2:40) Episode Overview (4:30) IFCA (5:58) Alex’s Story (12:21) Evidence vs Experience (15:30) Prep Clients (17:50) Honesty in Coaching (20:00) Sleep (23:39) Progression and Balance (34:20) Glute Building Exercises (37:05) Ab Workouts (46:00) Tips to New Coaches (48:55) Educating Clients (51:50) Rapid Fire Questions (57:40) Where to find Alex     For more information on Impact Fitness Coaching Academy, click here!   Follow Alex on Instagram!   Follow Physique Development!   Please make sure to follow Erin at @erindimondfitness, Jordan at @duggaestetics, and the official Flow State of Mind Podcast page @flowstateofmindpodcast.   Subscribe & Review in iTunes   Are you subscribed to our podcast? If you’re not, we encourage you to do that today. We don’t want you to miss out on any episode. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!   If you’re a true badass, we’d be super grateful if you left us a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help us climb the podcast ranks and extend our listenership and reach. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let us know what your favorite episode was. 

Daniel Eberhard is the CEO of Koho which offers an alternative to the traditional banking experience. He has built his career as an entrepreneur by finding ways to create scalable mission-driven companies.    In 2010, he co-founded Kineticor Renewables and facilitated the development of a 20 megawatt wind energy plant up to the point of construction. The company was acquired by Algonquin Power in 2011.  After the sale, Daniel took the opportunity to backpack through Europe and saw firsthand the differences in the European banking system compared to Canada’s. The experience inspired him to take a deeper look into Canada’s flawed banking system. In 2014, he founded KOHO Financial, Canada’s first challenger bank, looking to help eradicate debt caused by a system fueled by hidden fees and interest rates. With an integrated app and reloadable Visa card, KOHO is building the ultimate savings experience and leading the charge in the fintech space  Daniel was also named Baystreet Bull’s Top 30 under 30, along with KOHO receiving the NASDAQ award for Best FinTech Company.     SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud     Episode Overview:   Did you know that the average Canadian spends more on banking fees than our monthly NETFLIX subscription? This episode is for all those that want to save more in a FUN WAY. I talked to Daniel the CEO of KOHO. How different is the European Banking System compared to Canada What is KOHO and how it works We talked about ‘WHAT THE FEE” Daniel shares about Open Banking framework and what it really means How the rest of the world, outside North America is more CREATIVE/ INNOVATIVE and TRANSPARENT when it comes to banking We also talk about the KOHO office environment, scooters and beer!     About Koho:   KOHO offers an alternative to the traditional banking experience. They don’t make money off of complexity or by hoodwinking their users. They believe the financial system should be open, intuitive, and designed to help you live a better life. To help all Canadians, from Tofino to Fogo island restore financial balance. Money can be way too stressful. The team at Koho want to empower you to see how easy managing your finances can actually be.     Connect with Daniel:   Website: Koho.ca Facebook: @Koho Twitter: @GetKoho and @DanEbs Instagram: @getkoho LinkedIn: Daniel Eberhard and Koho   If you love this episode, share your thoughts and takeaways on the comment section below or leave us a review. 

TITLE A Discussion About Empaths and The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)    GUEST Colette Davenport   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Colette talks about the differences between Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) and Empaths. Colette gives us steps and tools to help us figure out if it is our own emotions, or if we are picking up on the emotions of other people. We discuss the care and feeling of an empath, and how what we consume, food or in our environment, can impact us. Colette also discusses medical challenges, and how she has been working with a biohacker to overcome these. She discusses the brain/gut connection, and muscle testing.   HIGHLIGHTS Empaths – internalize the emotional states of others.    HSPs externalize emotional states of others Empaths have a hard time expressing feelings, and absorb the energy of others. They experience stomach aches, headaches, tightness in chest and these may not be their own.    Is the feeling mine, or someone elses? The basic care and feeding of an empath How to get grounded What we “consume”—food, emotions, news, friends, thoughts Shifting what we think is wrong with us to seeing our superpowers Brain/gut connection—can cause depression, anxiety, difficulties with concentration What is muscle testing Colette has hypoglossal schwannoma – a tumor on her brainstem How to take your energy back Shift perspective—we are not weak or we are not sponges We are capable, strong, competent Let our defenses down—stop protecting ourselves Stop trying to help others—witness, support, being, listening, “light and love,” allowing others to be who they are Stop taking responsibility for others and shine light on them Embody and exemplify in the world 4 Step process See the situation for what it is Distinguish between the situation and what happened inside of you (we all have a soul wound/core wounding) Feel the feelings It can be uncomfortable, but it’s about diving into the feelings Call back the castoffs Welcome back the parts of ourselves that we deem unlovable/unacceptable We must have unconditional love for self (self-compassion) Re-state the facts—identify statement—I am…. Deeply buried belief about self that is false Colleen’s soul wound “I am an ugly disgusting waste of time” “I’m a beautiful magnetic woman that people love to be with.” Truth             QUOTES         I’m a beautiful, magnetic person that people love to be with.         Highly sensitive people feel their feelings, and they want that for the world.         My understanding of the difference between Highly Sensitive People, and empaths is that as empaths we take in and get lost in the emotional states of others.         The Soul Wound, our deepest, most buried powerful pain.         We have to restore wholeness, by loving those parts that we feel are unlovable.   BIO   Colette Davenport is a Master Empath and CEO of Badass Empath United, a global organization that provides personal and professional development exclusively for empaths. She is an international coach and speaker, and author of Get Your Magic Back. Colette’s 20+ years of experience in the relationship field, along with her personal health crisis, and her fine tuned empathic abilities generated a unique vision for the future of the highly sensitive community. She believes empaths can only live up to their full potential through emotional mastery and speaking their truth. When this happens on a global scale, the world as we know it will shift from fear to love. “In my early experience as an empath, not having the awareness and tools to navigate my sensitivities made me feel broken and alone. My self-esteem was tied to the acceptance of others. I made myself sick trying to fit in and be normal, and as such, I suffered from depression, anxiety, and addiction. Over the course of two decades I’ve learned how to establish healthy boundaries, speak my truth, give zero f*cks about fitting in, and connect deeply with people who get me. I share my wisdom and systems with other empaths who are ready to be the bada**es they were born to be.”      PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them in understanding their HSP traits, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia is passionate about providing education to help HSPs and non-HSPs understand and truly appreciate the amazing gifts they have to offer. Patricia works globally online with HSPs providing coaching. Patricia also facilitates online groups for HSPs that focus on building community and developing skills (identifying your superpowers, boundaries, perfectionism, dealing with conflict, mindfulness, embracing emotions, creating a lifestyle that supports the HSP, communication and more).   LINKS/RESOURCES   Dr. David R. Hawkins MD, PhD Power Vs. Force   Colette’s Links:   Website: https://www.colettedavenport.com   Website: http://www.badassempath.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwtNhreE5hPsELSFYAiRNOw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colette.davenport/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/badassempath/ Medium: https://medium.com/@colettedavenport/latest   Patricia’s Links: Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber   e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com Editor & Show Notes: Cianna Reider – YourPodcastVA.weebly.com

Amanda Chen, founder of Salty Paloma, a line of naturally flavoured salts and sugars handcrafted in Toronto. She noticed a gap when there was a demand of higher quality spirits and mixers, but nothing on garnishes, which is a huge aspect of a balanced cocktail.    With no background in food or business I created these products in her home kitchen and started making sales within the first month of launching. Amanda since expanded to host cocktail classes and in-house bartending for private parties and special events. In a previous life she was a journalist, turned copywriter, turned digital strategist until she walked away to give 100% of herself to her business, working for under minimum wage as a bartender in the city.     SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud     Episode Overview:   This episode is for those that have an idea and don’t believe that you have the skill sets to make magic happen.  We all have ideas and many times we talk ourselves out of trying it.  Amanda shares her journey with Salty Paloma. She HAD no background in food & yet has launched a line of natural cocktail rimmers and gave some great marketing tips that makes finding your target audience less scary. I really hope that you get inspired to start to take action and test out your ideas and concepts.  The last thing anyone wants is to fall in the ‘could've, should've’ cycle of regret. I’m not going to say life is short, but…  you owe it to your future self to be adventurous and embrace those things that you’re curious or intrigued about. You’ll never know where the journey can take you and what opportunities open up. I hope you get inspired as I definitely did!    Don't make yourself a target consumer   About Salty Paloma:   They are drink lovers who knew their drinks deserved better than table salt. When they couldn’t find what their thirsty hearts were looking for, they made it. That’s how Salty Paloma came to be. Named after the Paloma – a lesser-known but equally delicious tequila cocktail made with grapefruit soda – their goal was to serve up one of a kind rimmers, to help drink lovers cocktail like they mean it.     Connect with Amanda:   Website: SaltyPaloma.com Instagram: @SaltyPaloma Twitter: @saltypaloma and @missamandachen Facebook: SaltyPaloma LinkedIn: Amanda Chen

Co-hosts Lisa & Rebecca LOVE dishing out the world's craziest wedding tales! All the stories told on The Secret Life of Weddings Podcast are 100% true and completely unbelievable! These tales of nuptial woe are guaranteed to make you cry-laugh. Lisa Mark is a professional photographer with over 10 years experience in the industry. Lisa runs a fine art wedding photography studio in Rockwood, ON. Lisa was honored to be named as the 2014 'Canadian Photographer of the Year' and 'Best Photographer in Ontario' by the 2014 Canadian Wedding Industry Awards. Teaching others makes Lisa happy, and she therefore began offering both personal mentoring and workshops to professional photographers in 2015. Having hosted several multi-day in-person workshops in Toronto, ON, Lisa recently launched her online school in order to reach a broader audience.   SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud     Episode Overview:   Innovation, by contrast, is an improvement to an existing product, process, or service. The word Innovation comes from the Latin word, Innovatus, which means to ‘renew or change.   I’ve been pretty stoked to have Lisa Mark one of the Co-hosts of The Secret Life of Weddings Podcast- a comedy podcast sharing listeners' most hilarious true wedding horror stories!  If you don’t know Lisa Mark-  you’re totally missing out! Lisa is a professional photographer with over 10 years experience in the industry. Lisa runs a fine art wedding photography studio in Rockwood, ON. Lisa was honoured to be named as the 2014 'Canadian Photographer of the Year' and 'Best Photographer in Ontario' by the 2014 Canadian Wedding Industry Awards. Lisa’s wedding images have been featured in Huffington Post, Junebug Weddings, Wedluxe, Weddingbells, The Wedding Co., The Knot, The Wedding Opera & more. If that’s not impressive.. Try this on for size…privately commissioned by bands such as Our Lady Peace and Sloan to photograph their promotional images and many others.     About Secret Life Of Weddings:   Canadian comedy podcast hosted by wedding photographers Lisa & Rebecca featuring CRAZY true wedding stories.  "Who are these two podcast hosts? WTF do they know about weddings anyway?" Well, first of all they don't appreciate your tone. Secondly, they happen to know a few things because they have been wedding photographers for over 20 years combined in Toronto, Ontario Canada. Yes, they’ve seen the craziest stuff you can imagine. Mostly they share the wildest wedding drama from their listeners and from the news. Remember what they say - truth is stranger than fiction. As they say at the end of every episode - anything can happen at weddings ... and they will be here to tell you all about it.     Connect with Lisa:   Website: TheSecretLifeofWeddings.com Podcast: The Secret Life Of Wedding Podcast Instagram: @secretlifeofweddings Twitter: @secretlifeofwed

Ray Reddy is currently the co-founder & CEO of Ritual - the mobile pickup app that taps networks of co-workers and colleagues for fast and easy pickup and pay at a wide variety of local restaurants and coffee shops.   SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud     Episode Overview:   In this episode, I get to chat with Ray Reddy, who is currently the co-founder & CEO of Ritual.  For those that don’t know what Ritual is, it’s a mobile food pickup app that taps networks of co-workers and colleagues for fast and easy pickup and pay at a wide variety of local restaurants and coffee shops and it’s expanding internationally.   If that’s not impressive, Prior to Ritual, Ray co-founded mobile commerce company PushLife that was acquired by Google in 2011. At Google, Ray led mobile product management for shopping and commerce. It was while at Google that Ray saw the potential to better leverage a social application to unlock mobile commerce and thus, Ritual was born. He has so many golden nuggets of wisdom to share How they build a product for everyday people and why they selected Toronto over Silicon Valley to launch. How not being covered in the Tech press for 2 years was an amazing gift He really talks about how we need to change the view on failure     About Ritual:   Ritual is a social ordering app that taps networks of co-workers and colleagues for fast and easy pick up and pay at a wide variety of local restaurants and coffee shops. With Ritual, users can mobile order and pay at all their favorite local eateries and coffee shops and have it ready to pick up when they arrive. By also uniquely giving friends and colleagues the ability to add their own food orders onto an existing order, Ritual gives customers the choice of either picking up themselves or having their food brought right to their desk. This ‘social ordering’ saves customers time and drives incremental orders for merchants. The best and busiest quick service restaurants and coffee shops in major cities across North America are using Ritual to give them a competitive, technological edge, driving profitability, and a more personalized way to connect with their customers.     Connect with Ritual:   Website: Ritual.co LinkedIn: Ray Reddy Twitter: @Ritual_co and @raymondreddy Instagram: @Ritual_co Facebook: Ritual.co

Episode 32   TITLE Best of the Podcast:  You’re Not Fragile; You’re Very Strong   GUEST Annie Schuessler, LMFT   EPISODE OVERVIEW   Annie Schuessler, podcast host of Rebel Therapist, talks about overwhelm, and how she has created an environment that works for her, and what she needs when she travels. Annie talks about how she helps others create fulfilling businesses. We talk about podcasting (and as an introvert), what this has allowed her to do. Annie talks about being called a crybaby, and what she would say now to her younger self.   QUOTES You’re not fragile; you’re very strong Annie’s response to being an HSP, “I love me, and it’s absolutely a part of me.” I am strong and I want to be in difficult conversations Another name for HSP—“Highly Percepive” or “Tuned In”     BIO   Annie Schuessler is a business coach and the creator of The Superpower Method For Therapists® Program and the podcast Rebel Therapist. She’s been a therapist in private practice for over 15 years, and since 2010 she’s been helping private practice entrepreneurs build profitable and fulfilling businesses by leveraging their unique superpowers. You can find her resources for entrepreneurs trained as therapists at coachingwithannie.com. HIGHLIGHTS   The card game Annie mentions is called Settlers of Catan (or simply Catan) Associations made with the term HSP—difficult, sensitive, fragile Helping clients identify ideal working hours, what drains their energy, how to make more room for themselves We talk about perceived weaknesses and the corresponding strengths of being an HSP Annie talks about the myths that clients have when trying to decide what their ideal business looks like The challenges Annie experiences when anticipating new situations Having full creative control of podcasting and the unexpected gifts it has brought her.      PODCAST HOST   Patricia Young is a Life Coach in California. Patricia works with Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) helping them embrace their HSP gifts, and turning their perceived shortcomings into superpowers. Patricia has developed a method for coaching HSPs that has been very effective. If you want to dig in, and move through the challenges you’re facing as an HSP, Patricia has the gift of being able to hone in on the barriers, so you can get straight to work and focus on living the life you were meant to. Patricia also facilitates online specialty groups for HSPs.   LINKS   Annie’s website: https://www.annieschuessler.com/ https://rebeltherapist.me/podcast-grid   Website--www.unapologeticallysensitive.com Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/Unapologetically-Sensitive-2296688923985657/ Facebook group Unapologetically Sensitive-- https://www.facebook.com/groups/2099705880047619/ Instagram-- https://www.instagram.com/unapologeticallysensitive/ Youtube-- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOE6fodj7RBdO3Iw0NrAllg/videos?view_as=subscriber e-mail-- unapologeticallysensitive@gmail.com Show hashtag--#unapologeticallysensitive Music-- Gravel Dance by Andy Robinson www.andyrobinson.com

Born and raised in southwestern Ontario, Michelle has worked in the hospitality industry for most of her life. After her partner Luis Martins and Michelle sold our last business a year ago, they decided that their next business would focus on values true to our core, and Unboxed Market was born!     SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud     Episode Overview:   I chat with Michelle Genttner, one of the co-founders of the Unboxed Market here in Toronto and she totally surprises me of how much waste is happening. ONLY 10% of recycled materials are actually recycled! And here I thought I was a tree hugger. There are a lot of improvements that we need to make.     About Unboxed Market:   Unboxed Market is one of an emerging group of zero-waste/low-waste/environmentally-conscious stores in Canada. The first brick-and-mortar version in Toronto. With the ever-increasing awareness about single-use plastics and excess packaging in general, these stores are creating a space where consumers can purchase exactly what they need, while avoiding the packaging that they (and the world!) do not.     Connect with Michelle:   Website: UnboxedMarket.com LinkedIn: Michelle Genttner Instagram: @unboxedmarket Facebook: Unboxed Market Twitter: @UnboxedMarketTO

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.     SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud     Episode Overview:   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 shares his hands-on experiences through talks around the world to help leaders navigate change within a digital era. He has also a TEDx speaker. He has been featured in the Globe & Mail, The Guardian, CBC and CTV. In 2016, he was recognized as Avenue Magazine's Top 40 Under 40. He is also a fellow podcaster and is currently a co-host of The Dip, a podcast focused on strategy, marketing and innovation.  I think we are about to seriously get inspired with Shawn today!   Here are the cool topics that we covered during our chat. Shawn talked about his definition of innovation Why is innovation so important today How much ownership do people in organizations have to be innovative versus waiting for their organization to be innovative What are crazy time & challenge for organizations How Shawn deal with organizations that think they are innovative What are some companies out there that are the benchmarks of innovation culture How can we get more innovative and engaging to grab new ideas and insights from these different generations   Organizations + people can become more innovative.     Book Recommendation: Zero to One by Peter Theil     Connect with Shawn:   Website: www.shawnkanungo.com Facebook: Shawn Kanungo on Facebook LinkedIn: Shawn Kanungo on LinkedIn Youtube: Shawn on YouTube Twitter: @ShawnKanungo Instagram: @ShawnKanungo

Ameer Rosic is a serial entrepreneur, marketing expert, investor and co-founder of Blockgeeks. An online Blockchain innovation hub. And steward of bountyone.io. Blockgeeks mission is to share and grow the knowledge around Blockchain technology.     SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud     Episode Overview:   We even go down a philosophical discussion about society and humans. You never know where the conversation will take you and we definitely went down into the rabbit hole. Blockchain training for everyone and anyone.. From newbies to engineers He didn’t intend to build Blockgeeks, he solved his own problem and just grew from there A platform that allows & encourages people to explore their Blockchain curiosity Pandora’s Box is completely opened around Blockchain The growth of digital Gold We talk about how to trade in Cryptocurrencies Tips for newbies to play into Cryptocurrency Most precious commodity is time     Recommended Resources: Books: Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell     Movie Mentioned: In Time - Justin Timberlake   About Blockgeeks:   BlockGeeks is an online hub where talented, inspiring, hard-working entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders can learn about the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technologies. BlockGeeks mission is to share and grow the knowledge around Blockchain technology. A vast amount of the knowledge that would be valuable to many people is currently only available to a few — either locked in people’s heads, or only accessible to select groups.     Connect with Ameer:   Website: AmeerRosic.com and Blockgeeks.com LinkedIn: Ameer Rosic and Blockgeeks Twitter: @AmeerRosic and @Blockgks Instagram: @ameerrosic Youtube: Ameer Rosic

Jessica Rawlley is the Co-Founder of MaaS Pros and TIEIT, leading edge technology companies that were able to expand at a global scale with clients across the globe and in various industries, including government organizations.     SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud   She began to specialize in advising small businesses with their legal troubles, contracts and incorporations. Through this specialization, Jessica realized that she had a true passion for helping other small business owners like herself. “The magic in Jessica's training is how she takes the most complicated topics and simplifies it, so even those without a technical background can understand it.”     Episode Overview:   Imagine one stop-shop for all your business needs. Invoicing/ CRM/ Marketing/ Social Media/ Webforms/ Landing Pages are so much more. In this episode, we chat about how to: TIEIT  is the complete supporting ecosystem for businesses Inspired from headaches that they faced and other businesses face Validate your ideas by networking Leveraging AI as the foundation to the system The importance of networking One stop shop   It always seems impossible until it is done Nelson Mendela     Recommended Resources:   Book Recommendation: Connect the Dots: How to Turn Strangers into Meaningful Networking Relationships You Are a Bada** by Jen Sincero Favorite Canadian Hotspot: Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket, Toronto Pho Fusion in Bayview Ave., Newmarket   About TIEIT:   TIEIT is changing the way businesses operate and becomes the backbone of an organization helping teams improve efficiency, collaboration and captures all important data. TIEIT is made up of all essential modules that any business needs from sales, marketing, billing, scheduling and more, all under one, powerful and easy to use application. TIEIT recently won Innovation of the Year and Jessica received Entrepreneur of the Year by the Newmarket Chamber. Jessica’s creativity and strategic approach to building partnerships have been crucial in creating and fostering successful business relationships to scale the company at a rapid rate. Jessica is deeply passionate about building a company that drives value to its clients.     Connect with Jessica:   Website: TIEITApp.com and MAASPros.com Facebook: MaaS Pros Facebook and TieiT Facebook LinkedIn: Jessica Rawlley on LinkedIn Twitter: @JRawlley

Tabitha always worked in different kinds of jobs, across different industries, and in varied roles but the one thing all her jobs have had in common is that she always work to help people get smarter about themselves, so they can make their own best decisions for life. The cannabis industry was really the first place where she felt like she fit- not necessarily because of cannabis, but really because it's a place for pioneers, and she really likes doing things first, before anyone else has had a chance to do it.     SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud     Episode Overview:   This is for those that are curious about the Cannabis industry. Here are some points that Tabitha and I talked about in this episode: Stigmas around Cannabis Edibles - what is legal & what’s not Therapeutic Benefits Women’s Health Benefits from Cannabis - I had zero clue Controversial topics such as Sex & Cannabis and she’s currently doing research Cannabis & Parenting - how to talk to your kids. Tips for if you’re a newbie and some best practices   Tabitha Fritz was nominated as a trailblazer, challenging the norm from Steven Looi, both a podcast guest and listener. We had Steven on the podcast talking about the Cannabis Industry on episode 18. Seems like a lifetime ago. Steven always knows the movers and shakers in the Cannabis Industry.   Tune in to Steven Looi's episode here   Tabitha sleeps soundly at night knowing that cannabis is changing the world, and she’s helping to make that happen.   About Mihi:   Mīhī is a collective of people just like you, who are impassioned by the potential cannabis has for each of us. They are on a mission to make it an accepted and positive part of life. They understand that cannabis consumption is different for everyone and should be customized to meet individual lifestyles and needs. They believe in the importance of community. For them, this means both the neighborhoods in which they operate, as well as the community of entrepreneurs in cannabis. That is why they are partnering with local craft growers, accessory suppliers, and local community groups and artisans.     Connect with Tabitha:   Website: MihiCannabis.ca LinkedIn: Tabitha Frtiz Twitter: @PenelopesWrist and @MihiCannabis Instagram: @minicannabis

Scott Ste Marie is the Founder of Depression to Expression and has been speaking openly about his experience with clinical depression and an anxiety disorder since 2013. More importantly, he shares how he manages these illnesses successfully.     SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud       Episode Overview:   I had a great time chatting with Scott this week. Tune in and learn how you can lessen depression, the benefits of opening up and much more. Scott and I sit down and chat about some topics that aren’t easy to talk about - we talk about everything from depression to social anxiety to how he’s making this topic something easy for people to understand.  You should check out his Depression to Expression YouTube videos - they are COLORFUL!!! I can’t wait to hear your feedback!   Scott first experienced depression and extreme anxiety while in his first year at University. During recovery, he found himself learning about mental health and taking charge of his own well-being. Upon graduation, his motivation for personal development has never been stronger. Scott’s passion lies in mental health where he hosts a YouTube Channel Depression to Expression and helps those who suffer from mood disorders. His approach is to not only encourage people to alter their mind state by cognitive exercises but also to involve the body. In Scott’s experience, he says depression has been a blessing in disguise because he now takes nothing for granted and recognizes what is truly important in life. Scott has been sharing his story of depression and anxiety for over 5 years and teaching others to feel confident in their self-expression. His mission is to empower people by helping them realize that depression and anxiety are not weaknesses but an opportunity for personal growth and development. Scott’s message has reached over 10 million people through online media which supports the fact that the need for mental health education is needed. Scott is dedicated to Depression to Expression and lives his passion everyday single day.     About Depression to Expression:     Depression to Expression started as an online mental health support community and is now serving over 150,000 members, reaching over 10 million people around the world. Offline, Scott provides workshops and presentations to schools and businesses in Toronto, creating an honest dialogue about mental health. Depression to Expression recognizes all those who are affected by mental illness. They provide a refreshing perspective on what mental health means and offer strategies, coping tools and education to individuals, schools, and corporations.   Mission: Create an honest dialogue about mental health by educating and inspiring people to express themselves freely with confidence.     Recommended Resources:   Watch Scott's YouTube videos Meditation Being mindful about yourself and your body Writing a journal   Connect with Scott:   Website: DepressiontoExpression.com YouTube Channel: Depression to Expression Instagram: @depressiontoexpression Facebook: Depression to Expression Twitter: @expressionscott LinkedIn: Scott Ste Marie

Evan Carmichael TRULY believes in entrepreneurs. At 19, he built then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a venture capitalist helping to raise $500,000 to $15 million. He runs a YouTube Channel for Entrepreneurs with 1.7 MILLION subscribers, has written 4 Books and speaks globally. He TRULY breathes and bleeds entrepreneurship. He does daily Instagram live videos, answers everyone’s questions. He's truly obsessed, aiming to help one billion entrepreneurs and change the world.   Episode Overview:   I know that I say that every episode is a GEM, but I can’t help. I truly get inspired by everyone and I’m so grateful for the guests and our listeners out there. However, this episode is really special to me. I get to chat with THE Evan Carmichael, who has changed the way I think! From hitting the snooze button to helping me find my purpose.   Evan is giving away a signed copy of his book Your One Word. Click here to join or tune in at the last section of this episode.   In this Episode, Evan and I talked about: How people can figure out their untapped potential. We all have something to offer the world and he provides tools for us to figure that out We talk about how pain really serves a purpose and will help us identify our ‘Purpose’ and One Word He even started a FREE GIRLBOSS series where you get daily videos for 254 days of wisdom & inspiration from women that are crushing it! We talk about how it takes 254 days to build a habit that becomes automatically embedded in our lives Oh yeah… he shares his thoughts about how to beat the ‘BATTLE OF THE ALARM CLOCK!” And so much more… By the way, stick around to the end of the podcast and hear how you can get a signed copy of ‘One Word’ by Evan Carmichael. This book has seriously become one of my top 10 business books and I have bought so many copies and gave them away as gifts! I came across Evan Carmichael a few years ago with his YouTube video series for Entrepreneurs which has over 1.7 Million subscribers. I was so surprised to find out that he was Canadian. I honestly should’ve known. The clues were right there, his love for Tim Hortons & Toronto Blue Jays. But, i was so enchanted by his content and his video series.   If you don’t know who Evan Carmichael is, you’re truly missing out. This is how Gary V describes Evan Carmichael.   “Evan consumes so much content and then knows how to DJ it to inspire people.” Gary Vaynerchuk   Those are pretty big words and high praises from someone like Gary V. Evan is such a force that has made it his mission to help people to tap into their potential. He wants us to #BELIEVE in ourselves… Evan has set two world records, uses a stand-up desk & has a giant Doritos bag in front of him all day long to remind him and he’s STRONGER than the Doritos. Talk about dedication and commitment. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Evan a few times, he has invited me to be on his Instagram Live, his workshop and I’ll tell you this, he is so down to earth, HUMBLE, kind and genuine. What you see on Instagram/YouTube is EXACTLY what he’s like except that he’s over 6’ feet tall. A giant! I ended up recording this podcast episode while Evan was driving on his 90 day tour. Yup, he did 23 cities in 90 days. I am so grateful for his time and we end up chatting about so many things.     Book Recommendation:   Your One Word by Evan Carmichael The Top 10 Rules for Success by Evan Carmichael 254 Confidence by Evan Carmichael     Connect with Evan:   Website: EvanCarmichael.com Instagram: @EvanCarmichael YouTube: Evan Carmichael: Modeling the Masters Facebook: Evan Carmichael

Having experienced dynamic challenges and barriers throughout her personal life and career, while falling in love with tea somewhere along the way, Sheena decided to combine passion and purpose through entrepreneurship. After becoming a certified Tea Sommelier, through the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada, Sheena decided to combine passion and purpose through entrepreneurship. Tease Tea was born as an outlet to self empower through tea while also supporting women around the world. A portion of proceeds from every order supports organizations dedicated to the empowerment of women through Tease Tea's Charity Program. In 5 short years, Sheena has built Tease Tea as solopreneur side hustle out of her condo to a million dollar business empowering tea lovers in 30+ countries.   Save your spot on Tease Tea Founders Fund   Episode Overview:   This is another guest recommendation from Adrian Salamunovic the co-author of the Free PR book. Innovators tend to hang out with other innovators that are changing and challenging the norm. You're going to love our guest, Sheena Brady. This episode is a game changer! I get to chat with Sheena Brady who is the CEO & founder of Tease Teas. We talk about: Did you know that Tea Sommelier is a thing? A real thing? Crazy eh? Tease Teas unique business model Her entrepreneurial challenges & how she is always giving back Tease Tea Founders Fund - $20K GRANT that you don’t need to pay back. That was inspired by the painful challenges that she had to growing her business From cash flow challenges, which many many innovators have talked about Lack of support from banks to help navigate entrepreneurs to understanding & interpreting their balance sheet metrics AND.. of course, I had to find out what her favourite tea is. Tea Sommelier, through the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada   About Tease Tea Founders Fund: No payback, no equity — just access up to $20,000 worth of funding to grow your venture. The fund has been invested in by other budding entrepreneurs who are looking to pay it forward to the next generation of social entrepreneurs. The fund is brought to you by Tease Tea which aims to self empower through your tea desires, all while empowering women around the world.     Application Process: 8 questions + video submission. Selection committee scores applications. Top 10 announced- 2 recipients will receive the available funding. All applicants will have access to the digital mentorship. During the incubator period.     Registration and Cut off: April 9th 2019 Applications Open May 3rd Applications Close May 22nd Winners Announced Up to $20 000 in available funding     About Tease: Tease Team believe you can self empowered by choosing the right tea to compliment your goals and desires while empowering women around the world. They take pride in working with tea packers who source from the top 10% grade of tea gardens from around the globe that are sustainably managed. With so many great tea companies that focus on traditional or classic teas and tea blends, their approach is modern, and about your goals & desires while supporting other women around the world. What is a tease? To them, being a tease means confidently leaving your mark. To inspire and empower yourself and those around you, leaving them wanting more.   Resources Mentioned:   Tease Tea Founders Fun Tea Sommelier Adrian Salamunovic Episode: How To Get Press Attention Without Hiring A PR Firm Using The FREE PR Book     Connect with Sheena   Website: TeaseTea.com and TeaseTeaFoundersFund.com LinkedIn: Sheena Brady Twitter: @Sheena_Brady and @Tease_Tea Instagram: @Tease_Tea Facebook: Tease Tea

Yvonne is a Change Strategist and Change Leadership Advocate with over 17 years of change experience helping professionals and organizations to implement and transition through change.     SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud     She is genuinely passionate about change and has worked with a broad range of organizations globally to help lead and manage their Strategic, Technology and Regulatory Change Initiatives. She is also the founder of The Change Leadership, a series of events and conferences focused on preparing leaders, change professionals and organisations to lead change in today's fast-paced and disruptive business environment.     Episode Overview:   How Yvonne’s passion for change, comes from a pain point Did you know that 50% of existing jobs will disappear, but more jobs will be created The importance of reading the writing on the wall & how employees can get prepared for it We chat about the future of work and how organizations can start to think differently Essential leadership DNA & soft skills needs to include empathy, EI & collaboration I even learned a new term.. Ambivert in between an Extrovert and introvert There are so many things that you’ll learn on this episode with Yvonne.   "Your home should always rise to meet you" - Oprah Winfrey     About Change the Leadership:   The Change Leadership envisions a future where a new type of leadership ideology thrives. One in which leaders of organizations and governments bridge emergent technology and innovation with the sustainability of employees, customers, the communities in which they do business, in the face of change, and are benevolently rewarded for doing so. Our purpose is to foster a culture of change leaders who respond better and faster to the uncertainties stemming from disruption, innovation and technology permeating all industry sectors in a rapidly changing world.     Recommended Resources:   Tools Recommendation: Audible Blinkist.com BrainFood Book Club Book Recommendation: Who Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson Captivology by Ben Parr This is Marketing by Seth Godin Yvonne's Book: The Change You Want! Change Your Mindset, and Change Your Life The Change Your Want! Career Booster Guide & Workbook The Change You Want! Business Start-up Guide and Workbook     Connect with Yvonne:   Website: TheChangeLeadership.com and YvonneRukeAkpoveta.com LinkedIn: Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta Twitter: @OliveBlueInc and @TheChangeLead Instagram: @yvonnerakpoveta Facebook: Olive Blue Inc

Margaret (Margo) Wu is a Vice-President on the Georgian Partners investment team involved in deal sourcing, due diligence and supporting portfolio companies. Prior to joining Georgian Partners, Margaret was a Senior Product Manager at Amazon, where she developed mobile metrics and content strategies for marketers and site merchandisers across Europe.   Previous to this, she co-founded a biotech company called Uma Bioseed and served as the Chief Operating Officer at OneSpout.com, where she held a variety of responsibilities ranging from business development and product management to finance and accounting. While there, she helped the company grow to a peak of 350,000 users. Margaret began her career as a consultant in Accenture’s technology practice.     Episode Overview:   This episode is all about VC's (Venture Capital) but how to make a lasting impression and get that investment. This is relevant episode to everyone that wants to make an impression in their corporate world (with their bosses), networking .. wherever you are pitching something. In this episode, Margaret Wu and I talk about: How Georgian Partners differentiate from other & areas of focus How to get noticed by VCs - warm handshakes What to do and what NOT to do! Best practices based on the numerous mistakes that entrepreneurs make How Toronto job market is bigger than Silicon Valley and others - tonnes of opportunities Books, Books Books!!! I’m seriously thinking of starting a business book club     About Gregorian Partners:   Georgian Partners is a thesis-driven growth equity funds currently investing in 4 areas where we believe that first movers will outperform their market competitors: Applied AI, Conversational AI, Security First, and Trust.     Lessons Learned:   Fail fast - figure out which one works for you If you are meeting a VC, it is like going on a first date. You have to be bring a little bit of compassion, be an interesting person. You have to be able to articulate your vision in a very convincing way. Don't approach a VC if there are errors in your numbers     Book Recommended:   Art of the Start 2.0 by Guy Kawasaki Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson Founders at Work: Stories of Startups' Early Days by Jessica Livingston     Connect with Margaret:   Website: Georgian Partners LinkedIn: Margaret Wu and Georgian Partners Twitter: @GeorgianPrtnrs Facebook: Georgian Partners

Tricia Brouk is an award winning director. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her expertise to the art of public speaking. She’s the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare, a TEDx producer and she's choreographed Black Box on ABC, The Affair on Showtime, Rescue Me on Fox, and John Turturro’s Romance and Cigarettes, where she was awarded a Golden Thumb Award from Roger Ebert. The series Sublets, won Best Comedy at the Vancouver Web-Festival. The documentary short she directed and produced This Dinner is Full was official selection at The New York Women in Film and Television Short Festival, as well as the New York City Independent Film Festival. She curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC,  The Big Talk a podcast on iTunes and directs and produces The Big Talk Over Dinner a new TV series.     Episode Overview:   How to create the WOW factor when introducing yourself Confidence tips in how to engage new people Common speaker mistakes What makes a great speaker How to connect with a speaker after a big talk And so much more     If you are clearly yourself and not who you think they want you to be; you will be authentic. They will trust you and there will be so many connections where people will introduce themselves.     Confidence tips in how to engage new people Practice communicating to people Create a scenario of mild stress - practicing in front of the mirror won't work because your body will betray you. You will get butterflies in your stomach, you will get sweaty palms or dry lips but if you practice under mild stress, you will know what to do when you have butterflies in your stomach. Practice the art of asking people about themselves. When you are an active listener, people will remember you far more than if it is only about you.   Best tips on how to engage with the speakers after their speeches As a speaker, you must prepare of the "after party". People will come ask you questions or come to you to get your energy and ideas. So make sure your energy stays up. Make sure that you stay engage with your audience.   If you are someone who wanted to talk to the speaker, find out who is the speaker's assistant is and email the assistant so that your email or message will go directly to the speaker. This is because most speakers are really tired and won't remember every conversation that he or she had after the event.   How to look for a speaker: What Tricia looks for in a speaker is the idea. If the idea moves her and she thinks that the world needs to hear about it, then she will move to the next phase which is knowing who this person is whether they are aligned in their lives and in their business idea, are they willing to talk about it and finding out if they are good human beings.   Common mistakes a speaker makes: Air quotes Blaming anyone else for any technical issues Never apologize for any mistakes     Resources: Speaker's Training: The Speakers Salon Get The 7 Step Formula to a Fearless Speaking by texting TRICIA to the numbers 44-222     Connect with Tricia:   Website: TriciaBrouk.com Facebook: The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk LinkedIn: Tricia Brouk Twitter: @TriciaBrouk

Nicole Holland is named in the Huffington Post as one of “50 Must-Follow Women Entrepreneurs in 2017”, interviewed on over 100 trending podcasts, and featured in publications such as Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Nicole provides elite level done-for-you Podcast Publicity services and consults on strategic visibility to help innovative thought leaders, disruptors, and change makers increase their brand recognition, credibility, and profitability.   Episode Overview:   Here are some key learnings from this episode, Nicole and I chat about: The importance of personal brand People want to connect and understand people behind the brand The importance of connecting with those that have the same values as you How being original can really elevate your personal brand Where transparency fits into things How Seth Godin describes that podcasting is the new blog How podcast guesting can elevate your brand & connect with audiences Serve first and provide value The importance of personal brand   “It’s important to build your personal brand so that people know you.” Nowadays, social media has put such an importance on knowing people, knowing about the people and figuring out who your dealing with rather than the brand and who is behind the brand and what they stand for.   The thing that got most people stuck is that the idea of how they want to be and it is incongruent of how they want to be. Nicole drops tips for  whoever wants to get out of there and get their brand out Tips about personal branding:   Present yourself well, be authentic and be willing to let your guard down Make sure that your true self and forward facing self are in alignment before you go out there and present yourself   Tips on how to elevate yourself more than the crowd:     You can get more of what you want if you can show more of what, who and how  you are. People connect with people that are similar Allow yourself to be who you are without trying to play anything down   How Seth Godin describes that podcasting is the new blog   According to Nicole, podcasting is reaching the point where it is mainstream. This is because of today’s technology which allows us to download and listen to any content that we like anywhere. Podcasting is also very exciting.   Seth Godin’s Blog: Podcasting is the new blogging   How podcast guesting can elevate your brand & connect with audiences   Podcast guesting is also getting a lot of buzz because it is “easy”. Guests doesn’t have to prepare much when it comes to being a guest on a podcast, they could just be at their home without wearing makeup on or dressing to impress. To become a podcast guests and being out there everywhere, WITHOUT a clear plan of action and a clear understanding of who you are speaking to will waste so much of your time.   Tips before applying to be a podcast guest:   Have a clear plan of action of who do you need to reach, what shows that they are listening to that have interviews and why do you want to be on that particular show. How can you give value first to the host before asking for a spot on their show. When you give time to give value first, you will find that people want to give you something back in return. You should never reach out to a podcast host without even listening to their show. In that way, you will know if you are a right fit for you. The host is the listeners trust and they are listeners. Connect with Nicole:   Website: www.TheNicoleHolland.com Twitter: @Niczthename Facebook: The Nicole Holland Instagram: @thenicoleholland LinkedIn: Nicole Holland Podcast: BBRShow  

Eran Ben-Ari is Top Hat’s Chief Product Officer, and oversees all product-related functions, including product management, development, design and analytics. 10 years ago our founders, while students at the University of Waterloo, felt there had to be a better way to drive engagement in the classroom. Today, Top Hat’s active learning technology helps professors easily engage students and build comprehension before, during and after class.   Episode Overview:   This episode has a lot of ‘AH HA’ moments that got me really excited. In this episode you’ll learn: How Top Hat is disrupting the educational industry at three different layers. Students, professors and textbook authors Even revisiting the publishing model of textbooks Their unique go to market & sales strategy Eran is pursuing Anthropology of Technology, which has me quite intrigued. Driving engagement in the classroom that really embraces active learning Embracing the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) model in the classroom Creating an Agile teaching platform for instructors   This episode is great for those educators, human resources, learning professionals and anyone who wants to make learning really STICK!   Top Hat is disrupting three different components or facets of higher education or teaching today. How the courses are actually being delivered and for the first time, active learning can be used at scale to leverage technology. Active learning is the ability of students to learn a little bit of interaction or engagement. Professors and teachers today are not as tech savvy as their students so most of them are struggling on how they can shine, how they can bring to life or realize why they came to this profession in the first place which is to really make an impact to their learners. Top Hat created a community of instructors, teachers are no longer alone in teaching and that it infused on Top Hat’s content. The third disruption is about how they create content   “Students or learners nowadays have really short attention span”   Students are craving to study and learn in a more non-traditional way. Eran shared how students in this generation have shorter attention space and are often multi-tasking even when there is an instructor or a teacher speaking in front of them.   Classrooms are also getting larger and larger which also caused to the increase of students that a teacher can handle to be able to successfully make an interaction between the student and a teacher. Many of the more technology that we are introduced in the classrooms, they did not place the professors at the heart of what they are building because it was either for the students or the administrator. That created a lot of friction on how they use that technology in the classroom which created a disjointed experience when they are trying to learn in the classroom.   How Top Hat got into Universities: The founders thought that if they focus on the professor and making sure that there are real value for the professor and at the same time, bring in the students as the paying customer. This will create a very fast adoption.   Lessons Learned: Focus on the professors and not everyone at the same time There is a lot of really valuable impact on the real time feedback system If you build, almost as of a reward system to student to play along with these new mode of teaching they can really harness the lessons.   Resource Recommendation: Book Recommendation: The Interpretation Of Cultures Paperback by Clifford Geertz Favorite Hot Spot: Hey Brothers   About Top Hat: Top Hat is a higher education teaching app that makes active learning come to life. Their suite of easy-to-use tools address four teaching challenges: student engagement; textbook affordability and customizability; student comprehension; and secure test administration. More than 2 million students at 750 of the top 1,000 colleges and universities in North America have used Top Hat.   Connect with Eran: Website: TopHat.com Facebook: Top Hat LinkedIn: Top Hat LinkedIn Twitter: @tophat Instagram: @tophathq

Meredith Messenger is VERY well versed in the demands of running a one-person shop and the struggles that many startups have with developing predictable revenue. She is the founder of Selling With Soul and the host of the Selling With Soul podcast. She is a Revenue Coach and Sales Consultant offering revenue strategy development, sales consulting and sales team building to start-ups, small and mid-sized companies. The mission of Selling With Soul is to help more small businesses survive, thrive and impact the world.   Episode Overview:   How to make sales NOT so SCARY! How Sales is an essential life skill If the art of Cold Calling is Dead Sales Pet Peeves Common Sales mistakes & tips to how to avoid them! How to utilize Sales Technology I also have another freebie for you - I just recently recorded a webinar on common sales proposal mistakes. Click here   How to make sales NOT so SCARY!   People have a negative impression on sales because they have gone through negative sales experience.   “We all hate that feeling of being sold to like we are trapped and we can’t get out on the conversation with the person who doesn't care about us at all and who just want to push their product on us”   These experience doesn't make us feel good and so we tend to bring up this emotion and experience when we talk about sales. When you are being sold to effectively and you didn’t know that, it doesn’t feel negative at all. In out of the business world, people tend to makes sales a little more complicated when it doesn’t have to be. Meredith’s mission and motto is to find how to we simplify sales, how do we put the fun back in sales and convince people that it is just about serving another person.     How sales is an essential life skill   Instead of making sales a thing about generating revenue, we should look at sales at a university level as a part of how we operate. An example that Meredith gave is when she had a negative sales experience in LinkedIn when someone sent her a message and tries to sell something about sales coaching. Immediately this made her feel that the person sending her the message is really obnoxious because it plainly tells her that these people don’t care about who she is, who didn’t even look at her profile and even worst, trying to sell a sales coaching program to a certified sales consultant. This action tells us that if they are sending this message to her, they are also doing it to thousands of people who are on LinkedIn and this gives a bad impression to all sales person.   Measuring the right metrics are really important because if we are pushing all of our people just to hit activity numbers, we are pushing for the wrong things and that is where our quality starts to suffer.     Is Cold Calling Dead?   According to Meredith, cold calling is a hot and highly debated topic because there are people who stand very firm in saying that YES it is dead and says everything can be sold through social selling but there are also people saying NO because outbound reach is very critical to a business. In Meredith’s point of view, there is no right or wrong answers to this because there are companies who are doing cold calling and outbound emails who are doing it really well and it also depend of the type of people you are talking to. There are also people who are using social selling all the time and are doing really good but you also have to understand what social selling is. Social selling is just providing value and getting into a point where they can get a phone call or a meeting from you because you provided value.   Tip: When you are at that point of your business, you have to proactively develop business. The business is not going to come to you and so therefor, outreach that area where a lot of people get really uncomfortable, talking to people they don’t know in one form or another has to happen in order for your  business to be successful.   Check out Selling with Soul Podcast Leveraging Technology to Make Sales With Miles Austin     Big mistakes that start-ups usually make: People don’t ask for the business Rushing the sales cycle Just because you are the seller doesn't mean you have the say on everything than the buyer does.   Recommended Tools: Nimble.com SalesForce.com HubSpot.com Mailchimp.com Drip.com Bots   Book Recommendations: Selling Boldly by Alex Goldfayn Little Red Book by Jeffrey Gitomer Stop Selling and Start Selling by James M. Kouzes     About Selling with Soul Podcast: Selling With Soul is on a mission to enable more women to enter into entrepreneurship and grow a profitable business that changes the world while supporting their family through education, inspiration and support.     Social Media: Website: MeredithMessenger.com Twitter: @MerMessenger Facebook: Selling With Soul Podcast LinkedIn: Meredith Messenger Podcast: Selling with Soul Podcast

Ross Andrew Paquette is the founder and CEO of Maropost, North America’s fastest growing marketing automation company, as ranked by the Deloitte Technology Fast 500. After founding Maropost in 2011, Ross has gone on to double annual growth every year since, turning a one-man operation into an international business. Acting as the strategic center of the company, Ross is responsible for determining both business and development direction.   “Let us go invent today rather than what happened yesterday” - Steve jobs Episode Overview:   In this episode, Ross Andrew Paquette talks about the value of delivering great customer services and scaling your business. Here we will learn:   Why is this important for small-medium sized businesses? Sales and Marketing Tips Understanding how marketing and sales strategy works Introducing Maropost platforms that brings CRM and Email Marketing into a seamless platform The difference of how mid-market and small businesses uses CRM and Email marketing platforms How did you come up with the idea of Maropost?   Ross started out as a sales representative in a small tech startup in Ontario and in a short time he really understood the value of customers and what they needed in order to move their companies forward.   Maropost started out as an email marketing space which as of today, focuses on mid-market and enterprises. Maropost is a B2C, cloud-based revenue optimization suite that gives companies the ability to increase cross-channel customer engagement to maximize revenue.   Their first product was the email marketing and the social media marketing platform and recently they launched their second product which is a CRM in the service and support arena. Why is this important for small-medium sized businesses?   A lot of small businesses knows about MailChimp or other CRM and email automation software while Maropost is incorporating both pieces in their product to make it more seamless. Therefore, their customers can actually see the sales lead and marketing leads that they are sending out there so they will be able to actually close the actual sale.   “When you think about the amount solutions any organization uses, there is a huge cost from a time perspective and the resources that you have in place to make that happen.”   Email marketing and CRM are the backbone of any company which Maropost provides.   Maropost is currently focusing on a single customer view. The unfortunate thing about single customer view is that there are only a few platforms that provides this service. One the important thing that Ross also noticed is that nobody ever talks about the customer life cycle for a while, which is very important in any businesses out there.   Here are some of the customer life-cycle:   Customer acquisition which is more on the marketing side Purchase process   Ross at first didn’t have a marketing strategy when he started Maropost but he went to $25M in annual revenues during your 1st 5 years. His initial innovative approach is to brought in clients and then client referrals.   What excites Ross about this industry:   Ross is really excited about the single customer view which is not all about the sales and marketing. What it really means to Ross is to define who your core personas or customer and lead groups are that you are going to be marketing and selling your products to.   In addition, Ross is really excited about the evolution of sales, marketing and AI evolution and how AI we would incorporate AI into providing us with more in depth understanding on what we can do to our lead groups in marketing and sales perspective. Sales and Marketing Tips:   Pushing the limit is terms of what you idea or concept is, think of something that companies and individuals that could benefit from forever. You don’t need someone to give you $500M to startup your idea Doing most things for yourself will help you understand and see what your customers needed and what you need to do in order to help them Have an idea that is bigger than yourself thinking of companies buying your business Have a big vision and don’t be afraid for people to see it. Putting the right system in place is critical About Maropost   Maropost is a powerful platform designed to help businesses scale in every area — shaping the way organizations operate through technology. Ambitious, entrepreneurial, and results-focused, their team is committed to collaboration and innovation.   Above all else, they believe in building it themselves. Whether that means expanding their development team to create new products, or investing in professional development for promising employees—it starts with Maropost. Connect with Ross:   Website: Maropost.com   Instagram: @rossandrew @maropostcares @Maropost   Twitter: @RossAndrew @Maropost @MaropostCARES Non-Profit: MaropostCARES.org

Mohamed is passionate about Blockchain technology and is committed to help growing the Blockchain ecosystem in Canada and around the world. In addition to being CEO of Fast Access Blockchain, he is program manager at The BlockchainHub, a member of the Blockchain Global Consortium and leads the C-Lab program, the first peer-to-peer community based incubation program for Blockchain startups. Mohamed is also a recipient of the “Durland Innovation Award” for a Blockchain use case and is a holder of the “Beta Gamma Sigma Scholastic International Award”. He is a world traveller and speaker on Blockchain and also the Blockchain Global Ambassador.   SUBSCRIBE TO CANINNOVATE iTunes| iHeart | Stitcher | Google | Spotify | SoundCloud     Episode Overview:   What is blockchain and why is it important Other visual assets besides cryptocurrencies How blockchain works from a security perspective The connection between privacy and blockchain Is there a dark side about blockchain? Is the technology ready to support blockchain in the ICO perspective Tips on how to get into blockchain as a clear specialty     What is blockchain and why is it important   Blockchain is a decentralized ledger that can manage pier to pier transactions in human world. Blockchain was made to solve the double step problem. Double step problem is a process for when we send money from our banks to our recipients, we no longer have access to that money once sent. As Mohamen quoted:   “If we are able today to send many email in just seconds why is it not the case for visual assets like money and this is why bitcoin came about, to solve this problem.“     Bitcoin is just one of the centralized technology but Mohamed gives credit to the bitcoin as one of the most viable application of technology. Blockchain came after bitcoin just to describe the technology that is powering the bitcoin or any application that ran on top of this technology.     Other visual assets besides cryptocurrencies:   There is an evolution where some people call bitcoin blockchain 1.0 which is basically financial assets like money to move from different participants. After that, there is a debate from the local system which was, “if we are able to send the cryptocurrencies other visual  assets can also be sent.” Ethereum is an open-source, public, blockchain-based distributed computing platform and operating system featuring smart contract (scripting) functionality. Ether is a cryptocurrency whose blockchain is generated by the Ethereum platform. One of the process that Mohamed is working on right now is called Artscryption which uses blockchain technology to secure payments, reduce forgery and creates value for arts for musicians and etc.     How blockchain works from a security perspective:   Blockchain technology use cryptography which is the art of writing and solving codes and had been around for decades.   We have heard a lot of news about hacks and etc.  but technically the blockchain has never been hacked. The bitcoin system has never been hacked especially. On the education perspective, we need to understand the technology and the tools as well.     The connection between privacy and blockchain:   Using the bank as an example: when you open an account the bank will ask you for your ID, but they really don’t need all the information on your ID. However, they might choose to get an additional information that they have such as your age and address as a tool for marketing.   With blockchain technology, you can enable the self control of identity that give the power back to the users. The country that has the highest adoption rate in blockchain is USA and Canada but other countries are already picking up on the blockchain. The understanding in blockchain has now evolved and other countries are already adopting it to use n terms of marketing and security.     Is there a dark side about blockchain?   Mohamed tells us that there is a privacy paradigm when it comes to our transactions without really knowing the identity of the recipients. This is an issue in some cases but on the other side, if you look at the illegal traffic and etc, cryptocurrency is also used in drugs or illegal arms. Mohamed think that today there is no in-depth research on how cryptocurrency is used in the dark side. It could be used but they don’t have the exact numbers about the problems. On the bright side, the blockchain technology has the chance to improve transparency .     Is the technology ready to support blockchain in the ICO perspective.   ICO also known as Initial Coin Offering is the cryptocurrency space's rough equivalent to an IPO in the mainstream investment world. ICOs act as fundraisers of sorts; a company looking to create a new coin, app, or service launches an ICO In these situations, we should be looking at used cases like the people using the world blockchain. The questions that people should be asking is; “is technology ready to support this kind of application? It is like YouTube in the mind’s safety which is impossible because the foundational technology which is the internet could not at that time support YouTube. So, it is a used case that really doesn’t make sense in the technology perspective. Another example is when we are looking at the chain which is actually involved in the process like using people’s name and pictures and they are not even aware that they are part of the project which basically taken this extra step to talk into the people to get involve into the project.     Tips on how to get into blockchain as a clear specialty:   There is a lot of opportunities in career for people who want to work in the blockchain because it is an industry that is rapidly evolving. Here are some tips that Mohamed gave us. Do some homework and reading about bitcoins and blockchains Understand what is the logic behind this technology Go to events and talk to people who are involved in doing projects Know and see if this is something you like to do Start educating yourself with the programs     Recommended Resources:   Book Recommendation: Blockchain Revolution by Don Topscott Blockchain: Blueprint for a New Economy by Melanie Swan Other sources: Medium Newsletters Favorite Hotspot: The Rushton in St. Clair, Toronto     About Fast Act Blockchain:   Fast Access Blockchain (FAB) is an enterprise-grade, next generation blockchain application platform for global enterprises that aim to fast track the adoption of blockchain technology. Using a unique architecture, it is scalable to over one million transactions per second. Unlike other blockchain platforms for business which are mostly private or permissioned, FAB is a true public blockchain, providing the highest level of trust and reliability and includes pre-built applications that speed integration with existing enterprise systems. FAB provides a comprehensive framework for large-scale applications for enterprises from all sectors to take advantage of the burgeoning, blockchain powered, decentralized trust economy.     Connect with Mohamed:   LinkedIn: Mohamed El Kandri Twitter: @FAB_coin Website: Fast Access Blockchain The Blockchain Hub

Dr. Ann Cavoukian is recognized as one of the world's leading privacy experts. She is currently the Distinguished Expert-in-Residence, leading the Privacy by Design Centre of Excellence at Ryerson University. Her Privacy by Design framework is now the International Standard and has been translated into 39 languages.   Listen to Episode 1: Privacy, the foundation of your freedom featuring Dr. Ann Cavoukian and Episode 28: Insiders Guide to GDPR & turning it into a competitive advantage with Dr. Ann Cavoukian   Episode Overview:   The elephant in the room about her resignation from the smart city Toronto project and how the world reacted. Ann also talked about the places where our identity is taken that we didn't even know She also talked about all the different things that are coming into play and other new things that we could look forward to this 2019 Ann shared some tools that we should be using and the questions that we should be asking when it comes to our privacy.   Positive expectation for privacy in 2019:   In 2018 the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation came into effect and it is  raising the bar into privacy and data protection all around the world. It returns control back to the data subjects so that individuals should be in control of their information. It also strengthen privacy dramatically and for the first time, it includes Dr. Ann’s Privacy by Design Framework.   Countries all around the world want to be in compliance to this new EU law because they want to engage in trade.   There had been a dramatic growth in surveillance in the past year, tracking on all of our activities which is outrageous. The good news is that there had been a real reaction against it in the part of the consumers. In fact, 90% of consumers are concerned with their privacy and 92% are concerned about the lack of control for personal information.   The story on why Ann resigned from her role on Sidewalk Lab:   “The absolute no break in this deal is we have to de-identify data at source.”   The minute data is collected from the censored and all the emerging technology that are going to be in place in the envision smart city 24/7, there will be able to obtain consent from people because technology is always on. The minute the sensors collect some data, right there at source it should be de-identified. In that way, they will still have a lot of data but it will not be linked to any identifiable individuals so that the privacy harms will be removed.   Sidewalk Labs wanted the Privacy By Design embedded into the smart city that is why they hired Ann but there are a number of parties were not happy being the Sidewalk Labs being the only body to govern the use of the data that they have collected even though that it was going to be de-identified.   In response to that, Sidewalk Labs created the Civic Data Trust. The intention of the Civic Data Trust is for Sidewalk Labs to be able to govern the body of the data. There are a number of bodies which will be involved in delivering the data such as IT companies, Waterfront Toronto and different levels of government.   In that way, multiple parties will have a say in the data but then Sidewalk Labs will be able to control what they do with the data collected and encourage them to de-identify the data at source however they can’t insist that they do that.   And the minute Dr. Ann Cavoukian heard that, she knew she had to walk away. The reason of this is because the minute that they impose it as a must, it is not going to happen because there are thousands of identifiable data and everybody will just be asking for the same access to the data.   The Issue on Statistics Canada:   “Privacy forms a foundation of our freedom” - Ann Cavoukian   Statistics Canada went to all major bank to collect all of our very sensitive financial information which includes: Credit History Bank Statements Payments Bills And more   The banks refused to give these data to Stats Canada and also said that they will de-identify the data and will give data that was requested but will also make sure that all personal identifiers are stripped. However, Stats Canada said NO.   The reason that Stats Canada doesn’t want this kind of data is because they wanted an identified datas so that they can match it with the other information or data that they have.   Things that are going on that we may not know about:   The Growth in Facial Recognition There are facial recognition anywhere we go and the problem is, we don’t know that it is taking place. One of the biggest issue on this case is identity theft. The Issues on DNA Tests Our DNA is our most sensitive personal information. This also includes your parents, children and families information.   What Questions Should We Ask To Make Sure That We are Protected:   The minute you raise your concerns about your privacy to the seller you will get a good response because they are getting more people who are asking for their privacy in terms of transaction online and offline. Just ask the question and let them know that you don’t want your personal information to be used in any purpose other than completing the purpose of that transaction. When using search engines, use Duckduckgo.com because in any searching you do, they will not share in any third party. Ann is also working on a Smart Data Agent which is a software agent that will go out and act on your behalf. All the data that is being make in terms of your request using the smart data agent is encrypted, the search that it engages in is totally secured and it doesn’t stay in the cloud. For the first time ever, Canada’s privacy laws for The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) is no longer equivalent to the new law in the EU, the GDPR which is also a real blow because we enjoy a same equivalent of privacy laws. Dr. Ann Cavoukian’s Privacy by Design is also included.

Adrian is the founder of DNA11 and CanvasPop, which he bootstrapped to 8-figure sales and helped to launch MyFax.com, which sold to J2 Communications for over 200M dollars. He is also a public speaker, start-up advisor, investor, and PR expert who is passionate about helping entrepreneurs amplify their companies.   Adrian has strategized the launch and continued success of many businesses, helping both his own and his clients’ companies generate hundreds of millions of free media impressions. He is a global mentor for San Francisco based 500 Startups and and is the #1 rated advisor with a five-star rating on Clarity.fm   “This book is like a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow” - Sapna   Episode Overview:   I am so excited to be sharing our featured episode this week with the author of Free PR: How to Get Chased By The Press Without Hiring a PR Firm, Adrian Salamunovic. Adrian talked us through the importance of putting ourselves out there in front of the media and get their attention even without hiring a PR expert.   Adrian drops PR and business tips, best practices and value bombs that we should really look into. Plus, he’s giving us free PR media kit and templates to help us write PR like a pro.   Be sure to tune in and I can’t wait to hear all your feedback! “You don’t need to hire a PR firm in order to leverage the thousands of media out there that are looking you and your story” How is it so hard to get featured in the media?   “It is not difficult at all but you have to know how to do it.”   The secret is understanding how journalist and influencers see the world. Adrian also added that you have to know and understand your target market is. Understand where they consume information specifically which channels, websites, platforms or publications they to for information. How did the Free PR book come about?   The book was co-authored by another Canadian author, Cameron Herold and was also the CEO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK. The book was originally written by Cameron many years ago and asked Adrian to give his point of view on the book.   What is the media looking for? What are the hot topics that we should consider targeting?   Adrian considered the media as a very very hungry machine where everyday, there are literally thousands of articles being published and the media need fresh stories and contents. Those stories and contents have to come from somewhere, so why not YOU.   When you approach a media, you are giving them a favor. You are giving them a story, an idea or a pitch or an angle that could be interesting to their viewers. One important thing that you need to understand before you approach the media is that they need you. That is why you need to understand what’s hot, what their audience care about. Free PR: How to Get Top Media Hits for your Startup - DIY - how did the book idea come about?   The point of the book is to help companies especially startups how to take control of the company PR, do it themselves and save money. This is because most companies especially startups hire PR agencies to do the PR for them. While there is nothing wrong about that, most companies are unsatisfied because results are under delivered.     Another tip that we should remember when doing your own PR or if you consider hiring one is to hire a salesperson. The idea behind this is that you need to have people who pitch your company every single day because in realty, the person you need is a hustler. Someone who embraces being told “NO” and goes after the hit anyways.   Also, when you hire person with PR experience, they are going to do their job the old way which is writing press releases, communication breach or doing light outreach but they are not going to hustle everyday trying to tell your story.   Here is a Free Press Release Template and Starter Kit to help you start write a power press release like a pro.   We should remember that when we do PR, we don't always control the outcome. When you are doing a great PR, you can get a 9 out of 10 outcome but what some journalist are doing, things can go wrong. Best Practices:   The foundation to a great PR is to have a market fit. He or she who gets the most attention will generally win. In a noisy world that we are in now, PR plays an important role in cutting the noise and getting your story out there and if done right, it could be for free. Adrian is doing a giveaway, so you can get yourself a free copy. You can go to www.freePRbook.com/caninnovate  and enter your email address to win a free digital copy!   Resources: Book: Free PR: How to Get Chased By The Press Without Hiring a PR Firm by Adrian Salamunovic and Cameron Herald Tool: Free Press Release Template and Starter Kit   Connect with Adrian   Website: FreePRBook.com LinkedIn: Adrian Salamunovic Instagram: @King_of_Canvass Facebook: Adrian Salamunovic Twitter: @asalamunovic

Carole Piovesan, a lawyer at McCarthy Tetrault. She is a respected leader in the area of AI and law.  Carole is known to apply creativity, strategic thinking and a multi-disciplinary approach to helping clients solve complex problems associated with all these new exponential technologies. She is the co-lead of their national Cybersecurity, Privacy and Data Management group, as well as the firm lead on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Carole is also the editor of the CyberLex blog, one of Canada’s most widely read blogs on law and data.   Episode Overview:   What exactly is AI & the legal and ethical considerations from both a consumer and a business perspective How lots of new roles are being created in this space Whether AI should be recognized as people How FREE is not FREE How we should use legal as part of the end to end design - Outside - IN view As Canada becomes a leader in AI research, there are lots of best practices that companies can learn and adopt.  Let’s start at the beginning, for our listeners out there   How Carole define Artificial Intelligence (AI)   It is a computer system and algorithm that is analyzing massive amount of data for the purposes of identifying trends and ultimately making predictions on those trends. We also discussed the confusion between machine learning and artificial intelligence where machine Learning - learning from the past - to define the rules  to become more predictive. Machine learning is an application of artificial intelligence (AI) that provides systems the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience without being explicitly programmed. We’ve had Dr. Ann Cavoukian on the podcast a couple of times and she really emphasizes about privacy and how this is a big concern. You can check out our episode here: Ep1: Privacy, the foundation of your freedom featuring Dr. Ann Cavoukian In the white paper that Carole co-wrote, co-author of the firm’s White Paper entitled, “From Chatbots to Self-Driving Cars: The Legal Risks of Adopting AI in your Business”. The point about AI is, it is creating a system that can reduce operational cost and do things that other humans could otherwise do faster, more accurately and cheaper.   What are some of the big ethical considerations that we should think about?   We need to use the approach of data mindfully and responsibly. We also need to understand that artificial intelligence or the massive data sector that is being used for a predictive value will go forward. AI is using the data that existed 10 years ago and the questions would become, “what was 10 years ago and what would we like in the next 10 years look like”. Movie mentioned: Minority Report with Tom Cruise   With GDPR that came into play and the Cambridge Scandal - what concerns does this open up?   Canada has privacy legislation that is almost 20 years old and it is principled base unlike the GDPR that is more prescriptive but its essence aligns well with GDPR in protecting the privacy of Canadians. Listen to our episode with Dr. Ann Cavokian to learn more about GDPR: Ep28: Insiders Guide to GDPR & turning it into a competitive advantage with Dr. Ann Cavoukian The real debate that is happening right now in respect to our data and privacy is the fact that data is being collected everywhere all the time and in all of our devices so it is increasingly difficult for people to make informed choices about what privacy or what personal information they want to give up or for what purpose. For Cambridge Scandal exposed an issue that is not technically legal but it is a social issue about the use of data for collateral purposes and is not the original purpose of collecting the data. CBC Marketplace - are your Apps spying on you?   Carole shared the three main legal buckets to using artificial intelligence that consumers should be aware of and consider:   Input - when you are using a ton of data what you need to be thinking about as a business are: How your data is going to be used How is it collected For what purpose What is the nature of that data Where is the data being stored and is it secured?   Contract - if you are buying a system, you should be thinking about who is going to maintain it overtime whether you have the in-house skill to do so or somebody else to do so. If you need to maintain a third party relationship then you should think about how are you  going to manage that relationship over time and what does it look like overtime. You should also look at the issues transparency and trainability You should also think about interpretability depending on context Every AI system needs to be interpretable   Deployment - focuses on issues of liability but we still don’t have enough information here other than being aware of the liability issues that goes into the contracting phase in particular.   About McCarthy Tetrault:   McCarthy Tétrault provides a broad range of legal services, advising on large and complex assignments for Canadian and international interests. Built on a unique model of collaboration, the firm provides unequalled legal talent, industry knowledge and practice experience, and delivers customized legal services to help clients achieve the results that are important to them. The firm has substantial presence in Canada’s major commercial centres as well as in New York City and London, UK. We deliver integrated services in business law, litigation, tax, real estate, and labour and employment law.   Connect with Carole: Website: McCarthy Tétrault LinkedIn: McCarthy Tétrault Carole Piovesan Twitter: @CJPiovesan @McCarthy_ca Facebook: McCarthy Tétrault   Thanks again for tuning in! To help out the show: Please leave an iTunes review or post a comment below. Your help is greatly appreciated. If you know any Canadian Innovators whom you like us to feature, please feel free to email us. Listen to more innovators who are crushing it here. I’m still channeling Gary Vee! Ratings and reviews are my oxygen! Have you seen the new CanInnovate resources & tools page, that provides different offers and discounts. Who doesn’t love to save money? We are a big supporter of Unsplash.com photos. Special thanks to Franki Chamaki!

Michael Bungay Stanier is the author of several books, including The Coaching Habit and Do More Great Work. Michael has written for or been featured in numerous publications including Business Insider, Fast Company, Forbes, The Globe & Mail and The Huffington Post. Michael is giving away two The Coaching Habit to CanInnovate listeners. So be sure to tune in and send me an email or comment down below.   Episode Overview:   A sought-after speaker, Michael regularly speaks to businesses and organizations and has delivered keynotes at Leadership, HR and Learning & Development, conferences around the world, including ATD, SHRM, IPL, HRPA and the Conference Board of Canada. Balancing out these moments of success, Michael was banned from his high school graduation for “the balloon incident,” was sued by one of his Law School lecturers for defamation, and his first published piece of writing was a Mills & Boone short story called “The Male Delivery.” Michael left Australia 25 years ago to be a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, where his only significant achievement was falling in love with a Canadian, which is why he now lives in Toronto, having spent time in London and Boston. He was the first Canadian Coach of the Year.   Michael explains why the manager only needs 7 good questions that transforms your leadership game on his book, The Coaching Habit.   “For the simplicity on this side of complexity, I wouldn't give you a fig. But for the simplicity on the other side of complexity, for that I would give you anything I have.” - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. For the teachings that Michael does, he tries to strive for that simplicity and he thinks that so often we over complicate things. Michael is all about making things simple, practical and doable. For normal people, coaching is a little but weird because some people are being traumatized by their coaches. For Michael, coaching is a very powerful leadership behavior to get the best out of people, get the best out of yourself and to have more impact in the work that you are doing. Part of the question that he usually ask is what is the least he can teach people and what is the least people need to have the most impact into the work they need.   “Spend less time asking people what to do and more times asking good questions.”   If you interact with other human beings in your life learning to be more coach-like which in the end is, can you beat yourself a little bit longer? Can you rush for action and give advice a little bit more slowly? Being a coach-like can be a little bit different for everybody.   “Most of us are advice giving maniacs”   Michael discovered that people advice is not nearly as good as they think it is because. The advice they have isn't solving the right problem The advice they have isn't that good of a solution People preferred to figure this stuff out themselves and come up with their own ideas and their own advice   Michael also talked about the And what else...   And what else, comes with an insight that a person answer to your first question is never there only answer and it rarely gets the best to answer. And what else is also a great management tool if you're going to slow down the rush to advice, asking and what else is a way of controlling your advice monster who is waiting for a leap of action that is trying to solve the problem and save the day. And you want to return this advice monster.   If you are saying yes to this, what are you saying no to? Michael’s strategy question in the book says: When you think about innovation and you think about the challenges that brings with it so much of what great innovation is about and being clear to what the no's are so you can say yes to the stuff that really matters. Every time you say yes you are rolling out a bunch of things that you can do instead of finding the things that you really want to do. What is ghost coaching (Coaching the Ghost) The difference between bad, good and great work and how to leverage it The benefits about giving less advice and staying curios longer   Should you get a coach when you are stuck in a rut? Michael says that you should not get a coach immediately. If getting a coach works for you financially and how will you can commit, that would be really powerful. But there are also passive voice that you can get unstuck.   Tips on how to get unstuck. An accountability partner Hire a coach Read a book   I have made worksheet to help you get unstuck in a rut. Click here to download worksheet.   Michael's Do Great Work book provides 15 very specific exercises to help you understand what great work is.    "The inspiration in your past suddenly make sense"   Sometimes seeking out other people's advice it is a way of detecting from you going away from understanding what's my real challenge what am i going to do about it and how am i going to take this on.   "Everything that you do in work or in life is forge into one or two different buckets"   And on sudden points you have to move away from collecting advice and you have to move into taking responsibility take your best jazz and move things on.   Resources Mentioned:   Book recommendation: Art is Work by Milton Glaser Bill Bryson books   Hot spot recommendation: Defina wood pizza in Toronto Byblos restaurant   Connect with Michael: The Coaching Habit Box of Crayons MichaelBungayStanier.com LinkedIn: Michael Bungay Stanier Twitter: @boxofcrayons Facebook: Box of Crayons on Facebook   Michael has created: 'The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More and Change the Way You Lead Forever', a new book about practical coaching for busy managers. David Allen calls it "a brilliant how-to manual " and Dan Pink says "simple yet profound." The award winning and best-selling book, *Do More Great Work: stop the busywork and start the work that matters*  *End Malaria*, a collection of essays from thought leaders about Great Work. $20 from each book sold goes to Malaria No More, and we have raised about $400,000 for Malaria No More. The Great Work MBA, a virtual conference with 10,000 participants The Box of Crayons' training programs which are used by Fortune 1000 companies around the world. The award winning coaching tool, Get Unstuck & Get Going on the stuff that matters   Before founding Box of Crayons, Michael held senior positions in the corporate, consultancy and agency worlds He has lived and worked in Australia, the UK, the US and Canada. Michael has an M Phil from Oxford, a law degree and a BA with highest honours from the Australian National University.   About Box of Crayons: Box of Crayons teaches 10-minute coaching so your managers build stronger teams and get better results. When your managers and leaders make coaching part of their everyday work, they increase focus, resilience and impact.  Led by engaged master facilitators, all of our programs are highly interactive, engaging and fun.

Richard Batchelor the Founder of Toronto Change Days and President of Capillary Consulting has been delivering successful change for over 25 years. Always an early adopter, change thinker and someone who relishes the challenge of embracing the new, he is a strong believer in following the mantra of his university - their motto is "Do Different" and that's what he's been doing ever since. Episode Overview:   Richard is a very highly respected international change management professional with extensive experience delivering successful outcomes to engagements in business transformation, enterprise technology solutions and organizational restructures (including M&A) supported by extensive positive achievement in strategic human resources, executive leadership coaching, organizational development and operational excellence delivery. He has a global presence, working with businesses across Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas to develop, plan, implement and sustain the changes needed to grow and prosper. In 2018 Rich founded Toronto Change Days conference, an experience very different to any other conference that may happen in north america. With performance art, yoga, mindfulness, trust games and more funky workshops making up a weekend experience of learning through immersive experience, change makers, agents, innovators and more will be welcome to a learning journey of brain expanding proportions this November 16, 2018.   CanInnovate listeners can get $75 off by using CP75 when you register for the conference. Click here to get your tickets.   About Toronto Change Days Conference:   Rich had been working on Toronto Change Days for over 25 years and he has seen a lot of things and ideas that goes around and tell people what change actually means to them and how they are going to take things forward. - one of the things that inspired him was Berlin Change Days. If it wasn’t for change, we never create to invent anything He has been looking at how he can be innovative in that learning space for people to understand change. The main idea of Toronto Change Days Conference coming this year is for Rich to get the idea on how we can looking at how we can get people to have a truly experienced learning and activity over the weekend. The conference is not about corporate entity and not about depth of a PowerPoint or experiences. He want people to have an experience where they can took often is not about asking that question “why am I here?” but instead it is a conference that would make them  say “Oh My God, I’m glad to be here”   The conference will be about people learning from each other either about: Going to that experience or having lots of different things They have people with analogies, stories, experiences and techniques that the audience may not know before. They could have people spread out to the floor doing yoga poses as they learn about the agility of their body as a direct link to the agility of organization. People will learn the art of leadership because it is not about action but rather a mindset of learning how you approach things You will learn about trust. You are going to be doing trust exercises and learn how to trust boundaries and understand how sometimes, boundaries are correct and sometimes not correct. And so much more!   This would be the perfect place for you to try and experiment a new types of activities to help you get unstuck or get you out of your curiosity.    This year’s theme is about Agility, Boundaries and Curiosity which also means: Agility - we are talking about flexibility, nimbleness and almost that agile mindset and getting people to explore these areas. Boundaries - we will talk to people how to understand boundaries; “should we have boundaries or should we not have boundaries?”. Boundaries are there for a reason and sometimes we have to respect those boundaries. Curiosity - we love the fact that curiosity brings so many new things to the world yet it is something that gets driven out of us.   Rich shares why curiosity is very important to be brought back to us on our workplace and and age and how it can improve the way we think, the way we work and the way we express ourselves innovatively.   Rich explains why as adults; because of compliance, we are forces to hold back the way we think innovatively which brings us down to two sections. Fear Factor We have mindset that people afraid of failure and the only way of being confident of not failing is to keep doing the same-old same-old Failure is good and failure is not a problem because if you fail a couple of times, you come up with the best answers. Metrics People are focused on short-term steps. They are focused on getting the money back into the business as fast as possible today without knowing what the potential is when going forward.   What makes this a Canadian Innovation or Innovative thinking? Capillary delivers consulting, learning and coaching services focused on individual, organizational and societal change. They are far from traditional in their approach and together with their sister company, Curiosity Culture they use innovative approaches including Lego, Music, performance art, storytelling and coloring in, to explore the impact and navigation of change as it approaches. Rich explains the deeper meaning of change and provided us with tips and lessons learned based on his experiences.   Tips: The way people can really look at their curiosity is to focus on questions not answers. Stop looking at things and try to find solutions all the time. Don’t just jump on the answer but question that question. Don’t beat yourself up when things fail or you don’t know the answers to the questions. It is more important to have a dynamic important questions to enable curiosity to move forward When you have a deeper curiosity, you are able to challenge yourself in any situation. Don’t be afraid to fail. If you don’t know, it’s okay. Questions keep your brain exercised not the answers. Take a risk and go forward to develop things and the ideas Lessons Learn: Remember to reflect on every change Organizations don’t change; People change. Stop focusing on the organization. Stop trying to drive change in the organization. When people embrace the change, the organization  through with no problem. When you are trying to jump in the organization to change, the people will push back at you. Do it with them not to them.   Resources Mentioned:   Productivity Tool: Trello Book Recommendation: Directing The Agile Organization by Evan Label Personal Habit: Mindfulness and meditation Reflecting on his own personal target Become a little bit more realistic Drink coffee :-) Hot spot Recommendation: Port Perry in Scugog, Ontario The Jester’s Court   About Company: Capillary Consulting offers a broad range of consultation services delivering effective, influential and sustainable change through a new kind of collaborative consultation that puts the client at the centre of the engagement and optimizes organizational functioning. Our collaborative approach values ‘partnering to discover solutions’ over ‘one-size-fits-all methodologies’.  We take clients on a journey of self-discovery and, through developing a thorough understanding of their organisation and situation, apply the right elements of proven successful change models to capitalize on opportunities and find innovative possibilities even in difficult situations. Our approach is a tailor made engagement for each and every client, through which we are able to reflect on what has happened, learn from what’s currently happening, to flourish into the future.   Connect with Rich: Twitter: @TOChangeDays @CapillaryTweets LinkedIn: Rich Batchelor Website: Capillary Consulting Toronto Change Days   Thanks again for tuning in! To help out the show: Please leave an iTunes review or post a comment below. Your help is greatly appreciated. If you know any Canadian Innovators whom you like us to feature, please feel free to email us. 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Jonathan Hera is the Founder and Managing Partner of Marigold Capital. Marigold offers strategic consulting and fund management for private market impact investments. The firm works with families, foundations, corporations and governments to better use finance for equitable and prosperous social change.   Episode Overview:   In this episode, Jonathan talked about venture capital and why VC (venture capital) doesn’t work for everybody but it is super sexy and a super exciting type of finance at this stage. In Marigold Capital, they use different types of mechanism and different type of finance that allows them to fund many activities  that might not fit the traditional VC model. Jonathan explained how venture capital handle the money that they get and provide to the entrepreneurs. For Jonathan Hera, the model of managing money and getting bigger returns on the back-end is really weird because it can be broken and it needs to change. Jonathan also talked about why women are usually good founders on a company and talked about how they run a business and stepping it up to the market.   Venture Capital and Angel Investor:   Venture Capital. VC is a type of private equity, a form of financing that is provided by firms or funds to small, early-stage, emerging firms that are deemed to have high growth potential, or which have demonstrated high growth (in terms of number of employees, annual revenue, or both). Angel investor. An angel investor (also known as a business angel, informal investor, angel funder, private investor, or seed investor) is an affluent individual who provides capital for a business start-up, usually in exchange for convertible debt or ownership equity.   Jonathan explained that if you got a business idea and turned that idea into some minimal viable product and having some prototypes and testing it to some of your customers, and if you are looking to fund yourself beyond you and your founders or family who can't provide anymore capital, that is when venture capital and angel investor comes in. You might also go to a couple of groups of angel investors or long standing entrepreneurs who are looking to give back to other inspiring entrepreneurs. And if you start to validate your product and your services a little bit more, venture capitalist will be the next step that you be looking for. These are going to be a little bit more institutional, a little bit more professional in terms of how they are managing you.   Best Practices to approach the VC: Warm intros are the way to go All that marigold does is around gender and equity Going outbound instead of waiting for the outbound intros can often be a really useful tactic to venture out on VC’s You just need to know your numbers You don’t need to know everything It is fine to say you need to follow up but you need to have humility on the strength you need to know your operational, unit economics, market size and etc. You need to know what your key assumptions are Do your homework and build that relationship   Just because you can’t see what’s behind the black box or the curtain doesn’t mean we’re not all talking   Gender and inclusive lens that marigold focuses on that can contribute to a business and a community and the quaint customers well being: Women and technology Women with inmost companies Product and services Upstream and downstream suppliers and distributors practices   For men entrepreneurs, they should be thinking more of a board of advisers or board of directors are two places are obviously to begin with. Jonathan had also made a lot of deals in financial inclusion and med-tech and here are the things that you should be looking at. How the products are designed How the services are administered Who is administering those products and services   Jonathan shared about the 2017 Canadian Budget where the government is allocating a ton of money to the venture capital space to build the infrastructure for later stage financing of their startups that include a gender-balanced element. The Canadian Budget is also working on BBC to target women in technology. We have all these elements in both domestically and internationally working private sector player. This is not just the government’s initiative but also for public and private to leverage one another towards more equitable solutions for ultimately women and girls.   Marigold Capital on social change: They still adhere that innovation can change society. They completely believe in entrepreneurs who wanted to change the world They completely adhere to what VC’s say to that as well They are looking for positive social progress through awesome entrepreneurs affecting communities with great products and services   Build something that you would use that you know that there is something to demand for and that there are many more you’s out there   Sales and marketing tips: Never give up Always be fundraising but always ask for advice, never for money Reach out to people with something that has value to them Always provide value to someone who you are requesting invite from Stay in touch A tip from Venture Capital - When you need the money no one is going to give it but if you don’t need the money, you’ll have more offers Be authentic Start your relationship six months prior Make money while doing good now   Resources Mentioned: Book recommendation: 1000 True Fans by Kevin Kelly The Innovation Blindspot by Ross Baird Reset by Ellen Pao Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari Mindset by Carol Dweck New Power by Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms Hot spot: El Catrin in Toronto   About Marigold Capital:   Marigold makes investments using a gender and inclusive lens for systems level impact. It is one of Canada’s leading impact investors and blended finance practitioners, and it continues to re-conceive traditional finance to shift norms, remove structural barriers, and empower marginalized individuals to participate and benefit fully in society. Marigold Capital is built on leading impact investment experience at Grand Challenges Canada, RBC and Sarona Asset Management, alongside the Schulich School of Business. Marigold is a leader in gender lens investing and blended finance Marigold has built collaborative impact platforms that bring together various (and different) stakeholders to provide more finance and resources to social enterprises Marigold is about to launch Canada's deepest gender lens fund   Connect with Jonathan:   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhera/ Twitter: @JonathanHera and @marigoldCap Website: Marigold Capital   Thanks again for tuning in! To help out the show: Please leave an iTunes review or post a comment below. Your help is greatly appreciated. If you know any Canadian Innovators whom you like us to feature, please feel free to email us. Listen to more innovators who are crushing it here. I’m still channeling Gary Vee! Ratings and reviews are my oxygen! Have you seen the new CanInnovate resources & tools page, that provides different offers and discounts. Who doesn’t love to save money? We are a big supporter of Unsplash.com photos. Special thanks to RawPixel!

This week’s warrior woman is Drea of @dreaspeaks. A believer you definitely can’t fit into a box. She’s an engineer, a fashion enthusiast, a photographer — just an all around creative. In this episode, you’ll witness how creative God is too! I am entirely blown away by Dre’s testimony of how God saved her from herself. He will do anything in order to deliver a message straight to you. That’s love. You’ll relate to Drea’s current struggle as she learns to embrace and promote her gifts. You’ll hear of her dreams and will dream along too. But most importantly you will be more aware of your choices and how no matter how far you stray, you can always choose to come back because once you turn around, God will already be there. He is chasing you. EPISODE OVERVIEW: 2:05 - Fashion Week and The Crazy Way We Met 5:14 - About Drea: ATL Native, Engineer, Fashion, Photographer, Being a Creative 10:35: How Jesus Saved Drea from Herself and His Personal Message to YOU 19:40 - Chasing God or Nah? It’s Your Choice. 22:25 - Life’s Theme 23:15 - Admit What You’re Good At and DO IT (Drea’s Struggle) We discuss: * Move in silence vs share the story? * Limiting who you are with titles. 31:33 - Seeking God in the Struggle: Being Sensitive to His Voice So You Can Speak 32:58 - Creatives Pray 35:16 - Drea’s Dreams 37:21 - Advice for Christian Creatives Struggling 43:50 - The Homeless Man That Changed My Mindset

Angela Johnson is the Founder and President of Medical Confidence, a company that help empower individuals to be informed in their health and healthcare decisions. She has over two decades of executive management and business leadership experience focusing on health and healthcare. Prior to venturing into healthcare leadership, she helped global fortune 500 companies solve complex IT-related business issues. In 2008, her sister struggled with a very rare neurological condition, an experience which affected Angela which compelled her to focus on helping individuals receive the best care for their health condition. Since 2009, her company has helped individuals become empowered healthcare consumers, enabling them to access the care they need in a timely manner. Angela is the author of the Step by Step Guide to Navigating Canada’s Health Care System & Minimizing Your Wait Time.   Episode Overview:   Angela shares with us her story on how she started Medical Confidence, the benefits of her business and the range of services that Medical Confidence offer. She also considered herself as a “three piece person"; a problem solver, very patient as a person and very persistent. Medical Confidence works with individuals to help them understand their health-related circumstances, access the ideal physician specialist(s), and ultimately become informed and actively engaged in decisions that will lead to the best possible outcome.   Tips shared:   We as Canadians are more passive in our nature than our neighbors and we are taught to accept whatever the system gives us we should take and be thankful and grateful for it but she then decide that it was wrong. The only thing to keep us healthy is we are engaged, active and involved as participants in our own healthcare. If we didn't advocate for ourselves then who are going to advocate for us You need to find people to surround yourself that you can rely on to provide you the emotional support, financial support and to be your champion Get your elevator pitch right and let the people capture the value of your services. Once you got it right, go networking like crazy Don’t network like crazy until you get your elevator pitch right Try not to do everything yourself You need to find a team, you need to trust them and need to delegate to them If you try to multi-task you’ll get your stuff half done   Resources Mentioned:   Book Recommendation: Angela’s book Step by Step Guide to Navigating Canada’s Health Care System & Minimizing Your Wait Time and The Broken Brain Documentary Series Productivity tool: Going to Bootcamp, Academia and The Universe Hotspots: Georgian Bay (Ontario) Website: Medical Confedence LinkedIn: Angela Jhonson on LinkedIn Twitter: MedConfidence   Company Background:   After learning the hard way about the various “quirks” and challenges in the system, Angela realized many people could benefit from her knowledge. Medical Confidence provides individuals with access to a level of clinical knowledge and expertise that often is only available through costly private clinics. Engaged patients have more confidence in their treating team of medical practitioners and are more actively involved in their diagnosis, treatment plan and recovery. Working with Medical Confidence, individuals use the Canadian healthcare system to its full potential. Medical Confidence espouses the belief that the education of empowered healthcare consumers also benefits employers, insurance providers, associations through reduced benefit costs and minimizing the impact of presenteeism and absenteeism. The Canadian healthcare system also benefits as individuals are better able to navigate the system resulting in increased efficiency.   Thanks again for tuning in!   To help out the show: Please leave an iTunes review or post a comment below. Your help is greatly appreciated. If you know any Canadian Innovators whom you like us to feature, please feel free to email us. Check out the book recommendations our Canadian Innovators provide here.

AI provides Foresights - The Holy Grail in AI Companies! Eli Fathi is the Co-founder & CEO of his seventh start-up, MindBridge Analytics Inc. He has been recognized with numerous awards including the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance, Startup Canada 2016 Senior Entrepreneur Award for Canada and Civic Entrepreneurship, you name it he’s got it. Eli has also been featured in publications such as Huffington Post, Globe and Mail and the Financial Post. He is also active in his community and has provided about half a Billion dollars in job creation!   Episode Overview:   Is big data a problem? Yes, BIG data is a problem but it is also a blessing for AI because big data gives you information that you can mine and provide results. In the machine and artificial intelligence, we cannot detect intent. Error plus intent is fraud. So, fraud is really left in the course to decide the intent but we definitely can detect errors and irregularities in the data.   In this episode, Eli talks about the levels of how MindBridge AI works in regards to hindsights, insights and foresights (the holy grail in the AI companies) and how MindBridge applies it on a near real-time basis. He also tackled on the issue about the damage caused by major frauds and how the 80-20 rule takes place.   Listen to this episode to learn more about how artificial intelligence helps in securing your financial data with the help of MindBridge Ai. Plus, get the awesome tips that Eli shared with us today!   What you’ll learn in this episode:   One of the most important things of small company is FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS. One of the most attractive markets from their perspective is the external audit market. The CPA world has been using the same processes for the last hundred years and has not been disrupted to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process.   They are addressing the internal and external audit market, with Ai Auditor, their extensible AI platform that can also be used for the financial market. Each year, the world loses $3 Trillion dollars due to errors and frauds that are going unnoticed. This is the market that MindBridge is addressing. By using artificial intelligence, MindBridge is increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of the audit process. By reviewing the data (trees), we can ascertain the overall high-level aspects of the company (forest). “The relationship between the trees in the forest; Sometimes when you look at the forest, you don't see the trees in the forest and vise versa” but the interesting thing is that with artificial intelligence is that by looking at the trees, you can tell what’s going on in the forest.   Tips he shared:   You have to build your own credibility Don’t look for a manager but look for a leader Do good; make a difference Ask for forgiveness not permission Don't try to micromanage Don’t criticize but rather encourage Empower people to take action and be solution oriented Be part of a team Don't compare yourself against others Never stop learning Think out of the box Challenge the status quo With every customer meeting, 10 minutes before the end of the meeting always ask the question “what is the next step?” Always ask for the order and make sure that when you get the answer, stop talking. Resources Mentioned:   Business Resources: Have a mentor Book recommendation: The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg How Google Works by Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg Productivity tool: Arleen Fathi (Eli Fathi’s wife) Website: Eli Fathi Website: MindBridge AI Hotspots: Baan Thai (Ottawa), Royal Treasures (Ottawa) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-fathi/ Twitter: Eli Fathi   Company Background:   MindBridge Ai is a venture-backed FinTech company based in Ottawa, Canada. Through the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies, the MindBridge platform detects anomalous patterns of activities, unintentional errors and intentional misstatements. Using the MindBridge Ai-Auditor, organizations across multiple industries can minimize financial loss, reduce corporate liability and can focus on providing higher value services to their clients. MindBridge launched Ai Auditor, its extensible artificial intelligence (AI) platform in February 2017 and has since enjoyed burgeoning demand. MindBridge Ai has signed over 125 customers in 6 countries and doubled the size of its workforce.  

I have learned so much in my research into adult behaviours and how it affect our children. This is something I like to share with other like minded parents. In this episode, I am very fortunate to be talking to Dr. Jennifer Fraser, PhD I heard Dr. Jennifer Fraser for the first time on Reed Maltbie’s podcast the “Coaching Code” Dr. Jennifer Fraser is an author, researcher and sought-after international speaker on bullying, abuse and harassment done by adults. With a PhD in Comparative Literature, she brings together different discourses such as neuroscience, literature, journalism and psychology in order to question and improve the way we educate children and young adults. Dr. Jennifer Fraser, PhD, has developed a ground-breaking approach to bullying that she first articulated in her 2015 book Teaching Bullies. Her focus is on coaches and teachers as she asks the question: Is bullying learned behaviour? If so, who’s teaching it? Episode Overview 05:345   Insight to Dr Fraser’s work and story of her son being bullied by a coach in a school where she was teaching. 13:15     How is a child’s brain working when being subject to bullying and why talking about it now? 18:40     MRI show that scars in the brain of an emotionally abused child are the same as scars of a sexually abused child. 26:00     Society is changing the way we operate and communicate using social cues??? 28:00     What can parents expect when their child join, a sporting club for the first time and do we need to change our behavior? 36:05     Neuron scientists say that at 13 the brain goes into a massive developmental change. They are very emotional sensitive and a yelling coach can affect the child’s performance at school. 42:20     Coach of the year in UK Russel Smith, Street Games. 44:50     Discovered the signs of emotional bullying in her son wasn’t easy. 57:00     Closing words from Dr. Fraser 105:00   Special offer

This episode of CRACKCast reviews Rosen’s Chapter 170, Pediatric Cardiac Disorders. This podcast covers the common infectious complications leading to pediatric cardiac issues. Additionally, we will review Kawasaki's Disease, Acute Rheumatic Fever, HOCM, and much more.  Episode Overview: 1. Describe procedures and conditions for which prophylaxis for bacterial endocarditis is recommended. 2. Describe 2 potential prophylaxis regimens. 3. What is the differential diagnosis of myocarditis? What is the most common cause of myocarditis in children? 4. What is the differential diagnosis of pericarditis in children? Describe any differences b/n adults and children. 5. What are the clinical diagnostic criteria for Kawasaki’s disease? 6. If the clinical criteria are not met, but you are still suspicious, how else might Kawasaki’s disease be diagnosed? 7. What are some unusual clinical presentations of Kawasaki’s disease? 8. How is Kawasaki’s disease managed? What is treatment directed towards preventing? 9. List the Jones Criteria for the diagnosis of Acute Rheumatic Fever. 10. Describe the management of Acute Rheumatic Fever. 11. List 10 causes of sudden death in young athletes. 12. What is a normal pediatric QT interval. 13. What are ECG findings of HCM? Wisecracks: 1. What is the hyperoxia test? How is it clinically useful? 2. Describe common Xray findings in CHD: “boot-shaped heart”, “egg-on-a-string”, “snowman”. 3. What is Eisenmenger’s Syndrome? 4. Until what age is the thymus visible on CXR? 5. List 8 ductal dependent cardiac lesions in the neonate. 6. List features of pathologic heart murmur . 7. When does the ductus arteriosus close functionally? Physically?

This episode of CRACKCast reviews Rosen’s Chapter 170, Pediatric Cardiac Disorders. This podcast covers the common infectious complications leading to pediatric cardiac issues. Additionally, we will review Kawasaki's Disease, Acute Rheumatic Fever, HOCM, and much more.  Episode Overview: 1. Describe procedures and conditions for which prophylaxis for bacterial endocarditis is recommended. 2. Describe 2 potential prophylaxis regimens. 3. What is the differential diagnosis of myocarditis? What is the most common cause of myocarditis in children? 4. What is the differential diagnosis of pericarditis in children? Describe any differences b/n adults and children. 5. What are the clinical diagnostic criteria for Kawasaki’s disease? 6. If the clinical criteria are not met, but you are still suspicious, how else might Kawasaki’s disease be diagnosed? 7. What are some unusual clinical presentations of Kawasaki’s disease? 8. How is Kawasaki’s disease managed? What is treatment directed towards preventing? 9. List the Jones Criteria for the diagnosis of Acute Rheumatic Fever. 10. Describe the management of Acute Rheumatic Fever. 11. List 10 causes of sudden death in young athletes. 12. What is a normal pediatric QT interval. 13. What are ECG findings of HCM? Wisecracks: 1. What is the hyperoxia test? How is it clinically useful? 2. Describe common Xray findings in CHD: “boot-shaped heart”, “egg-on-a-string”, “snowman”. 3. What is Eisenmenger’s Syndrome? 4. Until what age is the thymus visible on CXR? 5. List 8 ductal dependent cardiac lesions in the neonate. 6. List features of pathologic heart murmur . 7. When does the ductus arteriosus close functionally? Physically?

This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 170, Pediatric Cardiac Disorders. This podcast covers cyanotic and acyanotic cardiac defects, the presentation and management of congestive heart failure in pediatric populations, and the management of common arrhythmias in children. A second podcast will release next week detailing other issues in pediatric cardiology. Episode Overview: 1. What is the most common form of congenital heart disease? 2. List 6 Acyanotic and 8 Cyanotic types of CHD. 3. What are the ductal dependent heart lesions? 4. Describe the emergent management of the hypoxic infant with a suspected ductal dependent cardiac lesion. 5. List types of CHD which are most likely to present outside of the neonatal period. 6. What are the anatomic anomalies seen in Tetralogy of Fallot? What is the pathophysiology of a Tet spell and how is it         managed? What is a ductal-dependent ToF? 7. Describe the management of CHF in the infant. 8. List 12 conditions associated with a high risk of developing dysrhythmias. 9. Compare SVT and ST. 10. Describe the management of SVT in the infant/child.

This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 170, Pediatric Cardiac Disorders. This podcast covers cyanotic and acyanotic cardiac defects, the presentation and management of congestive heart failure in pediatric populations, and the management of common arrhythmias in children. A second podcast will release next week detailing other issues in pediatric cardiology. Episode Overview: 1. What is the most common form of congenital heart disease? 2. List 6 Acyanotic and 8 Cyanotic types of CHD. 3. What are the ductal dependent heart lesions? 4. Describe the emergent management of the hypoxic infant with a suspected ductal dependent cardiac lesion. 5. List types of CHD which are most likely to present outside of the neonatal period. 6. What are the anatomic anomalies seen in Tetralogy of Fallot? What is the pathophysiology of a Tet spell and how is it         managed? What is a ductal-dependent ToF? 7. Describe the management of CHF in the infant. 8. List 12 conditions associated with a high risk of developing dysrhythmias. 9. Compare SVT and ST. 10. Describe the management of SVT in the infant/child.

Speaker Bio: Laura Simpson is one of the Co-founders and CEO of Side Door. She is a living large, DNA music pumping through her veins, music industry professional. She lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She also founded the The Syrup Factory, which began hosting house concerts in 2011, offering strategies and services to artists in 2015. She's also been an organizer in the art scene since she was 14 years old going to all ages shows and then eventually taking live music photography and freelancing. She was writing about shows and artists, becoming a journalist for seven years with CBC and Roger's Radio. Eventually, she found her way back to the music world and has been involved in numerous initiatives from working as an Expert Development Program Officer and Communication Manager for Music Nova Scotia. She’s also worked with the Halifax Jazz Festival, the CAPACOA, and the East Coast Music Association. In 2015, Laura even mentored with some top tier music marketing team at Blackbox in LA. She's even juried for Music Nova Scotia, The Halifax Pop Explosion, CBC Music Search Light competition and the Juno’s. She’s now one of the co-founders and the CEO of Side Door, where they have a dream of making things better for touring artists and live music fans.   Episode Overview. Side Door Access was started with the welfare of the artists and the fans enjoyment deeply in mind.  The business is built on tech to make it easier for artists who are trying to find places to tour and to have better profit margins. When it started, they located venues that are low overhead, including houses, cafes, bookstores, churches and people who want to offer that space for a show. The platform offers a split so that the artist gets the majority of the revenue, and a portion is offered to the host to cover costs and then Side Door takes a typical booking fee. Side Door is building the tech so that they can try to create an almost like a Tinder style match between the host and the artist. Using their preferences, they put in the details and instantly they're going to get back basically a match for a show they could play at the location at this time. it's an automatic contract that's made and the two parties decide what they want to do with that show and they're off to the races. Side Door does all the ticketing, helps with the promotion and, supports them with best practices. One of the founders is a host herself. Laura’s Co-founder is Dan Mangan who is a Juno award-winning artist in Canada and he built his career on doing house concerts and now he's doing huge concerts. They have seen both sides of that process. They wanted to find a way to make it a little bit easier for artists who are constantly struggling to make a living with all their touring.   What you will learn in this episode: The people are the resources. You don’t think about it unless you talk to those people. A network can give you ways to structure your business or ways to finance the company. The company survives and thrives based on trust by influencers. Not every company wants to be a Unicorn but a zebra which is like the strong and steady Staying true to your personal philosophy and motivation for doing it. Take advantage of scheduling tools to make things easier Walk the dog every single day for an hour keeps clear your head Moving outside and being outside in the fresh air is close to meditation and makes you more productive later during the day. Steadying and maintaining the philosophy and that motivating factor which keeps you going forward.   Resources Mentioned: Productivity Tool: Podio Productivity Tool: Calend.ly Website: Side Door Access Website: Haligonia Conference: Dazzle Con Book: Chris Hadfield’s The Astronaut Book: Tiffany Haddish’s The Black Unicorn Book: Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard Hotspots: Agricola Street Brasserie Hotspots: The Seahorse and The Marquee Hotspots: Seafood at Nova Scotia Twiter: @novascotiamusic   Company Overview: Side Door is a startup in BETA phase. We give audiences instant access to intimate and unique events happening right in their own neighborhoods. Artists match with hosts who turn their private homes, businesses or alternative spaces into venues while we manage the ticketing fairly and transparently. Our goal is to create a direct-to-audience gigging economy, trimming overhead and making touring financially feasible even for emerging acts. We want to foster connective tissue between people in tactile offline shared experiences.  

MHGG Review: 2p Set Collection Games   00:00:34 Episode Overview 00:01:18 Tides of Madness 00:01:32 Rules Overview 00:02:23 Initial Thoughts 00:04:45 Components 00:07:23 Rules Review 00:12:32 Gameplay 00:20:27 Final Thoughts   00:23:44 Schotten Totten 00:24:07 Rules Breakdown 00:24:41 Initial Thoughts 00:27:42 Components 00:30:49 Rules Review 00:35:38 Gameplay 00:43:16 Final Thoughts   00:47:51 Hanamikoji 00:48:12 Rules Runthrough 00:49:18 Initial Thoughts 00:51:31 Components 00:53:37 Rules Review 00:59:15 Gameplay 01:05:24 Final Thoughts 01:09:17 Final Compare & Contrast 01:17:52 Cost and Availability 01:19:27 Listener Feedback 01:26:18 Episode Wrap and Contact Info Slack Channel Patreon Guild

Episode Overview:   List 10 causes of Thrombocytopenia List 6 causes of Thrombocytosis Describe the presentation and treatment of HIT, ITP and TTP Describe what causes an abnormal PT? What causes an abnormal PTT? Describe the deficiency and management of Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, and vWD Describe the management of a major and minor bleed in hemophilia A List 4 items in cryoprecipitate List  adjunctive therapies in DIC   Wisecracks:   How do you differentiate coagulation disorders from platelet disorders? What is thrombocytopathy? What do INR and PTT test? What is DIC?    

Episode Overview:   List 10 causes of Thrombocytopenia List 6 causes of Thrombocytosis Describe the presentation and treatment of HIT, ITP and TTP Describe what causes an abnormal PT? What causes an abnormal PTT? Describe the deficiency and management of Hemophilia A, Hemophilia B, and vWD Describe the management of a major and minor bleed in hemophilia A List 4 items in cryoprecipitate List  adjunctive therapies in DIC   Wisecracks:   How do you differentiate coagulation disorders from platelet disorders? What is thrombocytopathy? What do INR and PTT test? What is DIC?    

This episode covers chapter 46 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine text book.   Episode Overview: 1) What are three mechanisms of injury in blunt trauma? 2) List expected seat-belt injuries 3) What are the most common intra-abdominal injuries in children? 4) Differentiate between the use of CT scan, diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) and ultrasound – advantages & disadvantages. 5) List intra-abdominal injuries that may be missed on CT. 6) Describe the process of local wound exploration. List 5 ways to determine if peritoneum has been violated 7) List clinical indications for laparotomy in blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma 8) Describe the management of unstable blunt abdominal trauma Pelvic fracture Head injury (closed head injury) Wide mediastinum (aortic injury) 9) Provide an approach to anterior abdominal trauma with: Evidence of peritoneal violation (penetrating injuries) Evidence of intra-abdominal injury with blunt abdominal trauma 10) Provide an approach to flank injuries 11) Provide an approach to back injuries   Wisecracks:   1) Describe indications and technique of diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL). What is a positive DPL? 2) List 1 absolute contraindication and 4 relative contraindications to DPL 3) What is Waddel’s triad? 4) What are Gray-Turner and Cullen’s signs? 5) How much blood is detectable by bedside US?

This episode covers chapter 46 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine text book.   Episode Overview: 1) What are three mechanisms of injury in blunt trauma? 2) List expected seat-belt injuries 3) What are the most common intra-abdominal injuries in children? 4) Differentiate between the use of CT scan, diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) and ultrasound – advantages & disadvantages. 5) List intra-abdominal injuries that may be missed on CT. 6) Describe the process of local wound exploration. List 5 ways to determine if peritoneum has been violated 7) List clinical indications for laparotomy in blunt and penetrating abdominal trauma 8) Describe the management of unstable blunt abdominal trauma Pelvic fracture Head injury (closed head injury) Wide mediastinum (aortic injury) 9) Provide an approach to anterior abdominal trauma with: Evidence of peritoneal violation (penetrating injuries) Evidence of intra-abdominal injury with blunt abdominal trauma 10) Provide an approach to flank injuries 11) Provide an approach to back injuries   Wisecracks:   1) Describe indications and technique of diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL). What is a positive DPL? 2) List 1 absolute contraindication and 4 relative contraindications to DPL 3) What is Waddel’s triad? 4) What are Gray-Turner and Cullen’s signs? 5) How much blood is detectable by bedside US?

This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 044, Neck Trauma. Continuing in our trauma series, this episode tackles the challenging issue of neck trauma and injuries, and explores the anatomy and relevant considerations in the diagnosis and management of both blunt and penetrating neck injuries. Episode Overview: 1) Describe the landmarks and structures using the Zones of the neck & the Triangles of neck 2) List 6 hard and 6 soft signs of penetrating neck trauma. What are the indications for immediate OR vs CTA in managing penetrating neck trauma 3) Describe an approach to managing acute neck trauma in the ER 4) Describe the management of venous air embolism 5) Describe techniques for airway management in penetrating neck trauma 6) Describe the management of suspected pharyngoesophageal trauma. What are signs of esophageal injury? 7) List 3 hard signs of laryngotracheal trauma and describe airway management dilemmas Wisecracks: 1) Differentiate between choking, hanging and strangulation 2) Define judicial and non-judicial hanging and describe expected injury patterns

This episode of CRACKCast covers Rosen’s Chapter 044, Neck Trauma. Continuing in our trauma series, this episode tackles the challenging issue of neck trauma and injuries, and explores the anatomy and relevant considerations in the diagnosis and management of both blunt and penetrating neck injuries. Episode Overview: 1) Describe the landmarks and structures using the Zones of the neck & the Triangles of neck 2) List 6 hard and 6 soft signs of penetrating neck trauma. What are the indications for immediate OR vs CTA in managing penetrating neck trauma 3) Describe an approach to managing acute neck trauma in the ER 4) Describe the management of venous air embolism 5) Describe techniques for airway management in penetrating neck trauma 6) Describe the management of suspected pharyngoesophageal trauma. What are signs of esophageal injury? 7) List 3 hard signs of laryngotracheal trauma and describe airway management dilemmas Wisecracks: 1) Differentiate between choking, hanging and strangulation 2) Define judicial and non-judicial hanging and describe expected injury patterns

This episode covers Chapter 39 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine textbook.  Episode Overview 1) 5 Risk Factors for falls in the elderly? 2) What anatomic and physiologic changes in the elderly patient are important for the management of trauma in the elderly patient. (changes in the CVS, CNS, reap, MSK, skin) Explain why these are important? 3) What are the most common c-spine injury in the geriatric patient?

This episode covers Chapter 39 of Rosen’s Emergency Medicine textbook.  Episode Overview 1) 5 Risk Factors for falls in the elderly? 2) What anatomic and physiologic changes in the elderly patient are important for the management of trauma in the elderly patient. (changes in the CVS, CNS, reap, MSK, skin) Explain why these are important? 3) What are the most common c-spine injury in the geriatric patient?

In the final regular episode recorded prior to GenCon the what have we been playing segment runs a bit dry as GenCon prep consumes our lives. Jeff and returning guest Ant use this opportunity to introduce their Blood Bowl segment, the Bloody Minute, which naturally runs for almost 15 minutes. Ant and Adrian then take some time to discuss pandEPIC, their special giant version of pandemic they are putting together  for GenCon and the process behind making it a reality. In another attempt to be professional we introduce a boardgaming news segment that mainly revolves around one piece of major news. Enjoy and don't forget to get in touch with us through social media and let us know what you would like to hear us talk about. We can be reached individually at Adrian, Jeff, or Zach @milehighgameguys.com or collectively at Emails@milehighgameguys.com, you can find us on twitter @MHgameguys or on FB at facebook.com/milehighgameguys!   Episode Overview (00:50) Manhattan Project: Chain Reaction (03:03) Star Realms (08:52) Cthulhu Realms (10:12) The Bloody Minute (16:45) #pandEPIC (31:30) The Grizzled: At Your Orders (42:28) Boardgaming News (46:58) Asmodee purchasing F2Z (47:41)

This episode covers Chapter 34 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Episode Overview: 1) Indicate 12 causes of vaginal bleeding, indicating at which age group each is most common 2) List 6 causes of bleeding in early pregnancy 3) Describe the management of severe third trimester bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage Wisecracks: 1) List options for managing vaginal bleeding in the non-pregnant patient 2) When would you avoid estrogen products in non-pregnant women with vaginal bleeding?

This episode covers Chapter 34 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Episode Overview: 1) Indicate 12 causes of vaginal bleeding, indicating at which age group each is most common 2) List 6 causes of bleeding in early pregnancy 3) Describe the management of severe third trimester bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage Wisecracks: 1) List options for managing vaginal bleeding in the non-pregnant patient 2) When would you avoid estrogen products in non-pregnant women with vaginal bleeding?

This episode covers Chapter 31 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Episode Overview: 1)  Define Acute, Persistent, Chronic Diarrhea 2)  Describe the 4 mechanisms of diarrhea 3)  List 15 historical factors that increase the risk of probability of non-benign diarrhea 4)  What are the indications for empiric antibiotic treatment? 5)  List 6 organisms that cause bloody diarrhea WiseCracks 1)  When is Loperamide indicated? 2)  When should you use stool cultures / O&P 3)  Best way to give children pedialyte?

This episode covers Chapter 31 of Rosen's Emergency Medicine. Episode Overview: 1)  Define Acute, Persistent, Chronic Diarrhea 2)  Describe the 4 mechanisms of diarrhea 3)  List 15 historical factors that increase the risk of probability of non-benign diarrhea 4)  What are the indications for empiric antibiotic treatment? 5)  List 6 organisms that cause bloody diarrhea WiseCracks 1)  When is Loperamide indicated? 2)  When should you use stool cultures / O&P 3)  Best way to give children pedialyte?

Episode Overview: 400 years ago this month, William Shakespeare shuffled off this mortal coil but the show must go on, so OverDrive's Professional Book Nerds are discussing the man behind the myth in our latest episode. We also talk about whether or not it really matters if William Shakespeare actually wrote all of the plays attributed to him. After all, what's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Regardless of reading choices, remember -- when the question is asked To Read Or Not To Read, the answer should always be to read! Along with doing some Shakespeare fangirling, we cover all of the books we've recently read, some of the upcoming books we are (not so) patiently waiting for, and also offer tips on getting through book ennui.  If you have a favorite Shakespeare play and/or modern adaptation, please feel free to let us know at feedback@overdrive.com    Featured OverDrive Staff: Jill and Liz   Intro (0:00-1:56)   Recent Reads: (1:57-17:09) Take Me Home Country Roads by John Denver I Got Two Dogs by John Lithgow A Girl In Pieces by Isabel Quintero Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin George by Alex Gino Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick Codex by Lev Grossman Red Rising by Pierce Brown Golden Son by Pierce Brown Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristof Every Anxious Wave by Mo Daviau Saga by Brian K. Vaughan The Secret History by Donna Tartt   Celebrating #Shakespeare400: (17:10-30:41) William Shakespeare's Star Wars by Ian Doescher Two Gentlemen of Lebowski by Adam Bertocci  Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare Fool by Christopher Moore Will's Words by Jane Sutcliffe A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare Macbeth by William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Romeo and/or Juliet by Ryan North To Be or Not To Be by Ryan North Macbeth #KillingIt by William Shakespeare and Courtney Carbone   Forthcoming Titles and Other Books (30:42-End) The Star Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi Beauty and the Clockwork Beast by Nancy Campbell Allen The Shadows of the Dark Crystal by J. M. Lee The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman The Erye Affair by Jasper Fforde, Book 1 in the Thursday Next series A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, Book 1 in the All Souls Trilogy The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde, Book 1 in the Nursery Crimes series Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes Wicked by Gregory Maguire Grendel by John Gardner Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys   Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com    Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter. 

Johnny and Alex discuss the masterful episode 6 of season 3 of HBO's "Game of Throne," "The Climb." The hosts agree that this was a brilliant hour of television and basically fan out over every minute from Theon's introduction to the Bolton family pastime to Edmure's... hesitant acceptance of a Frey bride to Jon and Ygritte's sweet, but doomed romance. We also mull over what a spa day in As'hai might look like. Weird, is the answer.  TIME CODES: -00:00:00 Intro, Episode Overview -00:07:34 Sam -00:13:27 Bran   -00:21:47 Arya   -00:51:59 Jon  -00:59:01 Theon   -01:06:38 Robb -01:12:00 Jaime/Brienne -01:19:20 Kings Landing ----------------------------------------------------- For the most up to date news and information regarding the podcast, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @gotthronespcast! Contact us at gotthronespodcast@gmail.com and find ALL of our content at gotthrones.com!