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Dan PetrenkoHailing from Toronto, ON, Dan is a director, playwright, and producer who has worked in theatres across Canada, the United States, and London's West End. Previously, Dan served as the founding Artistic Director of Olive Branch Theatre, a professional company dedicated to creating opportunities for next-generation artists in the Greater Toronto Area. Throughout his career, Dan produced and directed a variety of critically acclaimed musicals and cabarets, including an award-winning drama based on his family's story in the Holocaust, which toured in the United States. Dan's work has been praised for its depth and artistic complexity. Born and raised in Israel to Ukrainian-Jewish parents, Dan often gravitates towards stories exploring Jewish identity and history, particularly those rooted in the Soviet era. As a playwright, he is currently developing multiple projects for the stage that he looks forward to sharing with an audience soon. Dan is a graduate of the University of Toronto, holding an MA in Drama, Theatre, and Performance Studies and an Honours BA in Theatre and International Relations. Since joining Winnipeg Jewish Theatre in 2022, Dan has co-created and directed Pain to Power: A Kanye West Music Protest and helmed the Canadian premiere of Kathrine Kressmann Taylor's Address Unknown. In 2025, Dan will direct the first Canadian production of The Band's Visit.Seth ZoskySeth is a Jewish-Canadian, multidisciplinary artist hailing from Toronto. He is a singer, actor, Juno-nominated songwriter and musician with over a decade of performance experience. Seth is a graduate of Sheridan's Music Theatre Performance degree. He is also part of CZN; a Pop/RnB/Rap trio singing group. They were chosen by Simon Cowell as the winners of Canadian Family's Got Talent and have also appeared on America's Got Talent. Theatre Credits Include: Jack in the Canadian premiere of Titanique (Mirvish Productions/Segal Centre); Fiddler on the Roof, Peter Pan (Drayton Entertainment); The Last Five Years (Blue Bridge Theatre); One Hit Wonders (Stage West); Blocked (TheatreWorksUSA); The Last Five Years, A Night on Jewish Broadway (Olive Branch); American Idiot (Stephenville Theatre Festival).Tracey Erin SmithTracey is an internationally recognized transformational leader and creator. She is the founder and driver of SOULO Theatre, originating in Toronto, with workshops in New York City, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, Vancouver and the UK. A proud Canadian, Tracey is an award-winning teacher, solo performer, theatre director and thought leader employing personal stories for global transformation.​Tracey's work had been seen Off-Broadway and on several stages the world over where she has been awarded Best of the Fringe (Toronto and NYC), Broadway World Award (NYC), and the Audience Choice Award (NYC). She is the host and creator of the critically acclaimed documentary series DRAG HEALS (Amazon Prime, Apple TV). Tracey is excited for the release of her first book, Flying SOULO in the fall of 2024. .Pain To Power: A Kanye West Musical ProtestWhat do you do when your hero breaks your heart?CJ Capital and Seth Zosky saw Kanye West as one of their biggest musical inspirations. Now that their hero has turned against their communities, the two of them question whether it is really possible to separate the art from the artist. Featuring Hip Hop chart-toppers such as “Heartless”, “Four-Five Seconds”, “Power”, “Ultralight Beam”, “American Boy”, and “Runaway”, interweaved with Seth's and CJ's stories of family, faith, and friendship, this will be a theatrical experience you don't want to miss!

Episode 204. Saying Yes To Life With Julie Cowan My very special guest today is Julie Cowan, who went from a boardroom in downtown Toronto to the cold Canadian Arctic for an incredible 100 km snow-shoeing adventure. In 2019, Julie was the Co-Chair of True Patriot Love's first all-female Baffin Island expedition, snow-shoeing 100 km and helping to raise over $1,000,000. In this episode, Julie shares how she prepared, mentally and physically, for such a challenging adventure and why we should all say YES to life! Listen Now To Learn:Julie's strategy to mentally prepare for a physically demanding expeditionWhat were the main challenges and surprised she encountered in her tripThe main lessons she learned that she has been able to apply to her life, back in Toronto About Julie CowanJulie provides strategic direction, leadership and oversight for Total Wealth Planning and Insurance, enabling business strategies, plans and initiatives to drive comprehensive Total Wealth advice and growth across Canadian Wealth Management, Scotia Wealth Management. Julie has more than 25 years of global financial services experience, mainly in capital markets and predominantly in client-facing roles. Beginning in derivative sales she progressed into senior relationship management roles and worked in London (UK) for nearly half of her career. Moving to wealth management in 2021, she brings a passion for delivering outstanding client solutions and for building long-term relationships both internally and externally. Julie has an Honours BA in Economics Co-op from the University of Waterloo, an MBA from the London Business School (UK) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. In 2019 she was the Co-Chair of True Patriot Love's first all-female Baffin Island expedition, snow-shoeing 100 km and helping to raise over $1,000,000. She is also on the Board of Directors at Halton Women's Place. Julie is a single mother of one teenage daughter and lives close to her immediate family, subscribing to the “it takes a village” school of life.Here is where you can find out more about True Patriot Love:Website: https://truepatriotlove.com/ Next all-female expedition: https://truepatriotlove.com/get-involved/events/nahanni-river-2025/ Get Started Below:Uncover how to release weight in midlife with functional DNA testingGet Juliana's book 'Release' in audiobook & e-book bundle If you enjoyed today's episode, please:Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your Instagram story and tag us @naturally.joyous so we can repost you Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, HERE is howSubscribe to the Confidence From Within Podcast, we release new episodes every Friday! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by legendary and award-winning musical theatre actress, singer, dancer and composer Louise Pitre! Receiving a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut in the smash hit "Mamma Mia!" was a highlight for Louise Pitre, Canada

Today's podcast guest is Dorothy Dowling, Managing Director with Horwath HTL and Former Chief Marketing Officer of Best Western. As a legend in and outside of the hospitality industry, we discuss: -The importance of giving back -Not being the loudest, but often contributing the most -Embracing lessons learned from her son Dorothy Dowling is a Managing Director with Horwath HTL where she supports global hospitality industry clients with Go-To-Market strategies to help grow scale, revenue, and profitability with services ranging from repositioning to commercial business planning and activation. Dowling has over 40 years of hospitality industry experience, most recently having spent the last 18 years as Chief Marketing Officer of Best Western where she directed all marketing and commercial strategies. Dowling is known for her expertise and her ability to connect the dots on where business partners need to be focused. Dowling was recently honored with Lifetime Achievement awards from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) for her extraordinary commercial leadership, the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference for her innovation and business performance and from GBTA for her commercial leadership and advocacy supporting under represented groups. Dowling holds an Honours BA and an MA from the University of Waterloo in Canada and has completed executive education at Harvard, Cornell and MIT. More podcasts can be heard at: https://bartaberkey.com/podcast Any KEYNOTE SPEAKING REQUESTS can be directed to bart@mostpeopledont.com

What is Romantic Medicine and how to use it to improve your life? These are some of the questions we seek to answer in this episode with Rudy Verspoor.   Verspoor has an Honours BA in History and completed the course work for his Master's in International Affairs.After a 20 year-career in international relations, economics and development policy he obtained his diplomas in natural health and homeopathy in the early 1990s and began his practice. Rudi has extensive teaching and writing experience, having lectured in many countries around the world, provided advice on public health issues and reform, and is a recognized leader in therapeutic medicine based on Dr. Hahnemann's work (Heilkunst), including Sequential Treatment.    He is the principal tutor and supervisor for the history, philosophy and principles of Romantic Science and RomanticScience Healthcare.   He has written extensively, in particular creating the various programs of study, as well as articles for health journals and books for the general public. A general search on the internet will provide a more general indication of his contributions.    Books written by Rudy. Autism: The Journey Back - Recovering the Self Through Heilkunst  Homeopathy Renewed: A Sequential Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Illness Homeopathy Re–examined: Beyond the Classical Paradigm (with Steven Decker) The Dynamic Legacy: Hahnemann from Homeopathy to Heilkunst (with Steven Decker) -  An Affair to Remember: The Curious History of the Use of Dual Remedies, Its Suppression and Significance (with Steven Decker)  Precursor to the Organon: Hahnemann's Occasional Writings (with Steven Decker) Selected Topics in Homeopathy: A New Look at Old Issues (with Steven Decker) Scandal in Köthen: The Real Homeopathic Love Story A Short History of Romantic Medicine: Past as Prologue A Short History of Romantic Medicine: Redivivus

In this episode, theatre reviewer Janine Marley from A View From the Box opens up about her transformation from an avid theatre-goer to a well-respected theatre reviewer. Listen in as we explore the intricate elements of theatre reviewing, the magic of fringe festivals, and the extraordinary process of planning for such events. She also sheds light on the difference between merely chattering about a show and scrutinizing it, revealing the mental fortitude required for the latter. In this inspiring dialogue, we dig deep into the revolution of theatre writing in the era of social media. Janine provides a unique perspective on how she uses TikTok for her reviews. We also discuss the shifts in theatre writing's landscape and the hurdles encountered while promoting shows. Rounding off our discourse, Janine uncovers her future plans, her commitment to propelling the theatre industry, and her passionate love affair with theatre. In this enthralling discussion, Janine and I venture through her journey into directing and writing in the theatre world. We also dive into the vibrant and electrifying experience of attending fringe festivals around the globe. Janine shares her strategies for tackling the challenge of fitting meals into the busy schedule of a theatre reviewer and her delightful experiences of connecting with internet friends in-person at these festivals. Bio Janine Marley is an independent theatre reviewer born in Kingsville, Ontario and has been a Torontonian since November 2020. She holds Honours BA and MA Degrees from the University of Windsor in English Language and Literature with her studies primarily focused on theatre. She began acting at a young age and continued acting in productions until 2018. After graduating, she became a theatre practitioner co-founding Paper-Knife Theatre Company in Windsor, Ontario, as well as working for The Edge Productions in Windsor and Groundling Theatre Company in Toronto. She started her blog, A View from the Box, as a personal project to share her passion for theatre. Now that she lives in Toronto, she is turning that passion into becoming a reliable resource for all things live performance including theatre, dance, opera, and music. aviewfromthebox.net Twitter: @AVuefromtheBox Instagram: @avuefromthebox Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AViewfromtheBox Support Stageworthy Donate: tips.pinecast.com/jar/stageworthy

St. Paul's Bloor Street, the largest Anglican Church in Toronto, carries a 180-year-old history of ministry to one of Canada's greatest cities. Leading this diverse and expanding community is Bishop Jenny Andison. Join Jason and Jenny as they delve into her eclectic story – a life of ministry that covers the world, including places such as Tokyo, London, and Pakistan. They also explore topics like evangelism, church revitalization, and what Jenny describes as cultivating “the monastery within.” We hope this conversation with the brilliant and humble Jenny Andison encourages you as you seek to serve Jesus and His Church. Bio | Bishop Jenny Andison is the former area bishop of York-Credit Valley in the Diocese of Toronto and became Rector of St. Paul's Bloor Street in 2021. Bishop Jenny was born in England and has lived in Pakistan, India, Singapore, and Japan. She earned an Honours BA from Queen's University in 1994 and received her Master of Divinity from the University of Toronto (Wycliffe College) in 1997. In 2017, Wycliffe College honored the bishop with a Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa). She lives in Toronto with her lawyer husband Tim, and they have three daughters. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠⁠⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Partners:  Download a free PDF on Improving Your Giving Statements from Generis or get in touch with Jon Wright from their team here. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bible Course. Show Notes: St. Paul's Bloor Street Alpha Get Connected! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog & Episode write-up⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story

In this episode of In Development, Ryan and Olivia chat with Travis Fong, President and Executive Director of YEGarden Suites. Travis shares about his passion for sustainability, its impact on urbanization and housing, and how YEGarden Suites came to be founded. From building for family proximity, to aging in place, to rental income, Travis dives into the main driving factors for this built form. Listen to the full episode to hear Travis outline the challenges for garden suite development, the growth and evolution of YEGarden Suites, and his thoughts on the future of housing typologies with Edmonton's Zoning Bylaw Renewal initiative. Originally from Halifax, Travis moved to Edmonton after graduating from Dalhousie University with an Honours BA in Sustainability and Political Science, with a minor in Economics. Travis also holds a Masters degree in Economics from the University of Waterloo. Travis's studies focused on the efficiency and growth of cities from an environmental and financial sustainability lens.Following the completion of his undergraduate degree, Travis worked on multiple development projects including affordable seniors housing and renewable energy. In 2017, Travis co-founded YEGarden Suites, a non-profit that functions as an advocacy, education, and awareness organization to support the densification of Edmonton through homeowner-driven development. Through policy advocacy and citizen empowerment, YEGarden Suites has supported tens of millions of dollars of homeowner led investment into this housing form. Understanding the policy framework, and economic underpinnings behind Edmonton's larger development strategy served the organization well as they proposed changes and alterations to the regulations which were arbitrarily restrictive and reducing positive housing outcomes. Edmonton's backyard housing regulations are now among the strongest in North America, and Travis now serves as President and Executive Director of YEGarden Suites, and strives to deliver extraordinary value to homeowners who are considering making an investment on their own. 

In our third episode, Jaime Kirkpatrick, senior program manager of Blue Green Canada, discusses the need for a Just Transition, what it should look like for labour, and how Canada is doing in its move toward a clean energy economy. Speaking to joint climate and labour demands and the idea of a Just Transition, Kirkpatrick says:  “Blue Green and a number of allies have been advocating ...the idea of buying clean..You're keeping people employed here at home. You're keeping plants up and running … It's 100 per cent about keeping jobs, reducing the carbon, building out a future together … If everyone is struggling to get by, you are living paycheck to paycheck and if that paycheck disappears, you're in deep trouble. And that's why we talked about the care economy … the importance of good union jobs and all of these things that don't always necessarily seem to be connected, but they very much are … Change is inevitable, but justice is not.”  About the speaker:  Jamie Kirkpatrick is the senior program manager for Blue Green Canada, an organization founded in 2010 by an alliance of Canadian labour unions, environmental groups, and civil society organizations. Blue Green Canada advocates for working people and the environment by promoting solutions to environmental issues that have positive employment and economic impacts. Kirkpatrick has over 25 years of campaign, research, and leadership experience, running successful campaigns related to climate change, public transit equity, air quality, and protecting natural spaces. Prior to moving west to Saskatoon, Jamie was the chief of staff to Toronto city councillors' Mike Layton and Shelley Carroll. Jamie is a graduate of the University of Toronto with an Honours BA focused on environmental studies and environment and resource management where he studied under the late Jack Layton. Transcript of this episode can be accessed at georgebrown.ca/TommyDouglasInstitute or here.  Image: Jamie Kirkpatrick / Used with permission. Music: Ang Kahora. Lynne, Bjorn. Rights Purchased.  Intro Voices: Ashley Booth (Podcast Announcer); Bob Luker (Tommy); Injila Rajab Khan and Danesh Hanbury (Street Voices)   Courage My Friends podcast organizing committee: Chandra Budhu, Ashley Booth, Resh Budhu.  Produced by: Resh Budhu, Tommy Douglas Institute and Breanne Doyle, rabble.ca.  Host: Resh Budhu. 

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by Richard Scarsbrook! Richard is a Canadian Writer, Teacher, and Entertainer. He grew up in the tiny rural crossroads of Olinda, Ontario, and earned an Honours BA in History from Western University and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Ottawa. He has called Toronto home for over twenty years. Richard is also the author of ten books, including: his latest novel "The Troupers", "Rockets Versus Gravity", "The Indifference League", "Nothing Man and The Purple Zero", "The Monkeyface Chronicles", "Featherless Bipeds", and "Cheeseburger Subversive". As well, Richard penned the short story collection "Destiny

Cynthia Sharp holds an MFA in creative writing and an Honours BA in English literature. She is a full member of the League of Canadian Poets, as well as The Writers' Union of Canada and was the City of Richmond, British Columbia's, 2019 Writer in Residence. Her poetry, reviews and creative nonfiction have been published and broadcast internationally in journals such as CV2, Prism online, Haiku Journal, The Pitkin Review and untethered and are used in classrooms in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. Cynthia is the author of Rainforest in Russet and The Light Bearers in the Sand Dollar Graviton, as well as the editor of Poetic Portions, a collection of Canadian poems and recipes honouring Earth Day, all available from Amazon and local libraries. She resides on Coast Salish land, inspired by the beauty of west coast nature. You can purchase a copy of Rainforest in Russet here. You can follow Cynthia's blog here. As always, we would love to hear from you. Have you tried send me a message on the Eh Poetry Podcast page yet? If you are a poet in Canada and are interested in hearing your poem on Eh Poetry, please feel free to send me an email: jason.e.coombs[at]gmail[dot]com Eh Poetry Podcast Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ehpoetrypodcast/message

In this episode, I sit down with physiotherapist, Lacey Forsyth to discuss: What are hemorrhoids? SymptomsCausesHow hemorrhoids are related to the pelvic floorTreatment optionsLacey Forsyth is a Registered Physical Therapist, Mama of 2 and Founder of Bump Physio & Co.Lacey graduated from the University of British Columbia's MPT program (UBC) in 2014 after receiving her Master of Arts degree in Sociology from Simon Fraser University in 2010 and an Honours BA from UBC in 2007. She has a passion for teaching and helping others which drew her to the physiotherapy profession. Currently, Lacey is the Founder & CEO of Bump Physio & Co a boutique physiotherapy practice with locations in both Port Moody and Langley, BC. In her role, Lacey maintains an active clinical caseload and is involved in teaching and mentoring physiotherapists. She is also an active member within the profession though her ongoing membership with PABC, CPA and the Women's Health Division as well as a teaching assistant with Pelvic Health Solutions.Outside of work, Lacey is an active Mom of 2 tween boys so most likely you'll catch her with coffee in hand either at the local ice rink or on the side of the soccer pitch or volleyball court. Links to contact Lacey:Website: www.bumpphysioco.caInstagramLinks mentioned in episode:Episode 28 - Constipation is crappyEpisode 1 - How well do you know your pelvic floorVenixxaTalk to your doctor or pharmacist about this optionNot yet tested in pregnancy and breastfeeding Thanks for joining me! Here is where you can find more:my online course to walk you through pregnancy, birth prep and postpartum recovery: https://mommyberries.comTo make a donation to offset the cost of production click donate:DonateWant more details on the small groups?Contact: mel@mommyberries.comFollow me on:InstagramFacebookYouTubeSupport the show

Kelly O'Neill is a sculpture/ installation, multimedia and textile artist who lives in Selwyn, ON. Working with assemblage and text, video and projection, and incorporating traditional textile methods with unconventional materials, Kelly creates objects and experiences that explore the fluidity and impermeability of embodied experience. Kelly's  works with objects and materials that relate to the materiality of our physical beings. Often beginning from a personal experience, she searches for an image, substance or object that moves beyond the personal to the collective. Kelly creates work that dissolves the border between viewer and object and places the viewer within the experience of the moment. After completing an Honours BA in Philosophy and English Literature at Trent University in Peterborough, ON. Kelly worked as a Social Worker before having a family and staying home to raise her 4 children. Having an art practice throughout her life that often came second to other responsibilities, Kelly returned to school full-time and completed her BFA in Sculpture and Installation at OCAD University, Toronto, ON. (2018) Community building as creative expression is important to Kelly's practice and has led to her involvement in the Community Art Project at The Mount Community Center and at Peterborough Regional Health Centre as well as membership in collectives such as Essential Relations and The Cloth Care Collective. Her work has been shown in galleries in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia including J.B. Arid Gallery, Toronto; Pendulum Gallery, Vancouver; WKP Kennedy Gallery, North Bay; Art Mur, Montreal, and The Art Gallery of Peterborough.On today's episode Kelly talks about her love of natural materials, being a sculptor, her weekly sewing ritual and her recent exploration of indigo dying.Find Kelly on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/kellyboneill/Find me on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/artconversationswithlisajayne/ or at my website at www.lisajayneirvine.com

Today we have a powerful conversation with  Christine Channer. We dive deep into our spirit of validation and how discomfort is not just surface level. We take off our masks and reveal our authenticity and identities to you. We're full of humility today, and can't wait to share with you.  About ChristineChristine Channer Auguste is an award-winning, community-focused and strategic-minded leader with close to two decades of transformational success in cultural diversity, strategic planning, Indigenous relations, education, business development and community engagement. Her team at Channer Consulting & Training pride themselves in being an inclusive and diverse team and have built strong relationships with clients in various Indigenous communities, and other racialized and/or marginalized communities and organizations across Canada.A change-maker and community partner, Christine is also known as “Fab” in the community, and is the Creator behind the Fab Collective Podcast and Lifestyle Brand. Here, she focuses on overall wellness, purpose-driven initiatives, social justice, race relations and the advocacy and amplification of  Black, Indigenous and other BIPOC and underrepresented groups.A fierce advocate and ally for empowerment through education, learning and strategic planning within Indigenous Communities, Christine has travelled across Canada to First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities creating training and innovative solutions that are accessible, empowering and inclusive. Christine specializes in solutions that are customizable, flexible and mobile – with a keen understanding that delivering in-community initiatives removes the common barrier for rural clients who are unable to travel to metropolitan centers.Christine has and continues to serve on several Boards, Committees and Groups that promote inclusive cultures, some of which include her serving as Co-Chair for the Indigenous Works' Linkages Project, Steering Committee in Alberta, being selected to be part of the inaugural Strategic Management Committee during her time at NorQuest College, is currently a mentor with interVivos, and a Business Coach for the Action for Healthy Communities I.M.P.A.C.T. Employment & Entrepreneurship initiative.Christine earned her Honours BA degree in Sociology at York University,  is fluent in both English & French, has more than 15 years of experience in various corporate roles, she is a content creator and social media influencer committed to overall wellness, and is just as fierce on a spin bike as she is in the boardroom.Social ChannelsInstagram: @thefabcollectiveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/channer-consulting-training/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-c-5820365b/Website: www.thechannergroup.com 

We are living at a time where the world needs breakthroughs more than ever. People who want to develop the ability to create a different future have never been more in demand. Though in order to do this, we need models and framework, as well as ideas and inspiration to help create those breakthroughs in our lives and businesses. In this episode of Follow Your Different, Dr. Michael Wade shares with us on how to see the world with fresh eyes and the power of different thinking. He also explains how to navigate such that your breakthroughs can actually come to life, and so much more! Professor Michael Wade's new book, Alien Thinking, blows open much needed research and insight in this regard. ALIEN is actually an acronym that he and his co-authors came up with, and it stands for Attention, Levitation, Imagination, Experimentation, and Navigation. If you want to know the story behind it, stay tuned to this episode. The Definition of a Breakthrough The conversation starts of by establishing their definition of a breakthrough. When talking about a breakthrough, Dr. Mike thinks that it should be something a large improvement, or something that hasn't been done before. It has to be enough to take something to the next level. “It's not just having an idea, which is hard enough. It's about taking that idea and kind of break through the process to become a breakthrough solution.” – Dr. Michael Wade Which is not to say that small changes and incremental innovation is bad. They are great for optimizing those big breakthroughs you have further down the line. It can also help you reach some short-term goals for yourself. Dr. Mike just chooses to focus on studying and looking an eye out for breakthrough innovations. Exponential Breakthroughs are Harder to Reach When asked why people seem to find it easier to go incremental than exponential, Dr. Mike thinks that we are simply not built for it. It takes extra effort to break away from the norm and challenge our usual assumptions about how things are done. If you can't even bring yourself to challenge those assumptions and preconceptions, making a breakthrough will just be a pipe dream. ALIEN Thinking with Dr. Michael Wade Dr. Mike talks about how they try to break down what it means to do something original in an original way. This is because having an exponential or radical innovation often requires being original. Which is why the title of the book, Alien Thinking, fits so well with the idea. Aside from the acronym it stands for, the metaphor of the alien can help you see things in a fresh perspective. “Every day, we go through life without really questioning things after a while. So what we're challenging people to do when they read the book is to see the world like an alien, and see things for the very first time without preconceived notions about the way things should work. So a lot of what we talked about in the book is about is about how to do that how to regain that ability to see things in, in new ways with fresh eyes.” – Dr. Michael Wade To hear more from Dr. Michael Wade and how to see the world through Alien Thinking, download and listen to this episode. Bio Michael Wade is a Professor of Innovation and Strategy at IMD and holds the Cisco Chair in Digital Business Transformation. He is the Director of the Global Center for Digital Business Transformation. His areas of expertise relate to strategy, innovation, and digital transformation. He obtained Honours BA, MBA and PhD degrees from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, Canada. Previously, he was the Academic Director of the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program. Michael has been nominated for teaching awards in the MBA, International MBA, and Executive MBA programs. RESEARCH AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Michael has published works on a variety of topics, including digital business transformation, innovation, strategy, and digital leadership. He has published nine books,

We are living at a time where the world needs breakthroughs more than ever. People who want to develop the ability to create a different future have never been more in demand. Though in order to do this, we need models and framework, as well as ideas and inspiration to help create those breakthroughs in our lives and businesses. In this episode of Follow Your Different, Dr. Michael Wade shares with us on how to see the world with fresh eyes and the power of different thinking. He also explains how to navigate such that your breakthroughs can actually come to life, and so much more! Professor Michael Wade's new book, Alien Thinking, blows open much needed research and insight in this regard. ALIEN is actually an acronym that he and his co-authors came up with, and it stands for Attention, Levitation, Imagination, Experimentation, and Navigation. If you want to know the story behind it, stay tuned to this episode. The Definition of a Breakthrough The conversation starts of by establishing their definition of a breakthrough. When talking about a breakthrough, Dr. Mike thinks that it should be something a large improvement, or something that hasn't been done before. It has to be enough to take something to the next level. “It's not just having an idea, which is hard enough. It's about taking that idea and kind of break through the process to become a breakthrough solution.” – Dr. Michael Wade Which is not to say that small changes and incremental innovation is bad. They are great for optimizing those big breakthroughs you have further down the line. It can also help you reach some short-term goals for yourself. Dr. Mike just chooses to focus on studying and looking an eye out for breakthrough innovations. Exponential Breakthroughs are Harder to Reach When asked why people seem to find it easier to go incremental than exponential, Dr. Mike thinks that we are simply not built for it. It takes extra effort to break away from the norm and challenge our usual assumptions about how things are done. If you can't even bring yourself to challenge those assumptions and preconceptions, making a breakthrough will just be a pipe dream. ALIEN Thinking with Dr. Michael Wade Dr. Mike talks about how they try to break down what it means to do something original in an original way. This is because having an exponential or radical innovation often requires being original. Which is why the title of the book, Alien Thinking, fits so well with the idea. Aside from the acronym it stands for, the metaphor of the alien can help you see things in a fresh perspective. “Every day, we go through life without really questioning things after a while. So what we're challenging people to do when they read the book is to see the world like an alien, and see things for the very first time without preconceived notions about the way things should work. So a lot of what we talked about in the book is about is about how to do that how to regain that ability to see things in, in new ways with fresh eyes.” – Dr. Michael Wade To hear more from Dr. Michael Wade and how to see the world through Alien Thinking, download and listen to this episode. Bio Michael Wade is a Professor of Innovation and Strategy at IMD and holds the Cisco Chair in Digital Business Transformation. He is the Director of the Global Center for Digital Business Transformation. His areas of expertise relate to strategy, innovation, and digital transformation. He obtained Honours BA, MBA and PhD degrees from the Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, Canada. Previously, he was the Academic Director of the Kellogg-Schulich Executive MBA Program. Michael has been nominated for teaching awards in the MBA, International MBA, and Executive MBA programs. RESEARCH AND THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Michael has published works on a variety of topics, including digital business transformation, innovation, strategy, and digital leadership. He has published nine books,

In this episode of the Road to Growth podcast, we are pleased to introduce you to Maria Koropecky. Did you know that introverts make up 81% of all people who want to write a book someday? Maria Koropecky is well aware of this fact, and as a result has set out to build a creative writing coaching business that is geared towards the quieter creatives amongst us, helping them to get their ideas flowing and overcome writer’s block. Her vision is to help budding authors write books of influence, by encouraging them to have a crystal clear vision and smash through any roadblocks that stand between them and success. MARIA'S BIO Maria helps her clients, either in one-on-one or in group sessions, to tap into the energy of colours, chakras and crystals, so they can find their voice, shine their light and share their gifts. She understands the immense power of crystals and gemstones, and has used her knowledge of them to create a unique approach to coaching called Crystal Mapping. Her work seeks to help people figure out where they are in life and where they would like to go next by drawing on the wisdom of crystals. Alongside her Crystal Mapping Sessions and Write From The Heart coaching program, Maria is also an up-and-coming novelist writing from Victoria in British Columbia, Canada. Her own forthcoming novel, Who is Donna Tiva?, which will be the first in a three-part series, was inspired during her solo backpacking trip across Spain at 50, and it follows the journey of a single woman as she searches for love, her life being lit up and guided by the colourful characters she meets along the way. She also has a wealth of qualifications that inform what she does, ranging from an Honours BA in English Literature to certifications in Life Coaching & Mentoring, to Spa Therapy as well as Crystal Reading. Learn more and connect with Maria Koropecky by visiting her on Website: https://www.ammolitewellnesscoaching.com/ on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariakoropecky/   Be sure to follow us   on Twitter: Twitter.com/to_growth on Facebook: facebook.com/Road2Growth   Subscribe to our podcast across the web: https://www.theenriquezgroup.com/blog Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Cdmacc iTunes: https://apple.co/2F4zAcn Castbox: http://bit.ly/2F4NfQq Google Play: http://bit.ly/2TxUYQ2 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JwTLX0I09-X1XN-Xv1h_Q?view_as=subscriber   For any San Diego Real Estate Help please visit: Website: https:www.TheEnriquezGroup.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKnzMRkl-PurAb32mCLCMeA?view_as=subscriber ****************************************************************************

Michelle Butt holds an Honours BA in Linguistics from The University of Toronto, is a Master Coach and a Facial Intelligence Expert. After more than 10 years of studying human communication and creating the Facial Intelligence™ body of work, Michelle has come to know a thing or two about how and what drives people. She's built an understanding of how each one of us needs to show up in life and business to get that successful outcome we are striving for.   By creating and implementing the F.A.S.T (Facial Acuity Sales Tactics) Method for sales success, she has helped herself and many other entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants and organizations to use the face of others as the blueprint and catalyst for gaining clarity and increasing their business' success and revenue. With her Brilliant Leadership Program and Holistic Human Understanding Academy, Michelle teaches leaders and entrepreneurs how to use the power of facial observation to build strong teams and even stronger relationships with internal and external clients to ensure collaboration and true organizational success. Michelle has been featured at TedXToronto, Reinvention Radio and OMTimes Magazine. All her research and results have shown that the face is the starting place of any transformational journey and leveraging the information you see in a face is the key to changing the results you are getting in all areas of your business and life. Links and other information: Michelle Butt michelle@michellebutt.com 416-996-2843 Company: Atfacevalu Position: Owner/Facial Intelligence Expert Home address (not public): 188 Baker Hill Blvd Stouffville On L4A1X9 Website: www.michellebutt.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Atfacevalu/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprosperousbusinesswoman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-butt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mb_prosperouslifecoach/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AtFaceValu YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVY1NL4P4gEP1SEZw4eh6_g?view_as=subscriber      

I would love to talk about Facial Intelligence andMeet MichelleMichelle Butt holds an Honours BA in Linguistics from The University of Toronto, is a Master Coach and a Facial Intelligence Expert. After more than 10 years of studying human communication and creating the Facial Intelligence™ body of work, Michelle has come to know a thing or two about how and what drives people to believe in someone else enough to buy from them. She’s built an understanding of how coaches, consultants and mentors need to show up to that crucial sales call in order to get that “yes” and truly begin the process of changing someone else’s life (and their own in the process).By creating and implementing the F.A.S.T Method (Facial Acuity Sales Tactics), she has helped herself and many other coaches and consultants to use the face of others as the blueprint and catalyst for gaining a client and increasing their business’s success and revenue. Michelle has been featured at TedXToronto, Reinvention Radio and OMTimes Magazine. All her research and results have shown that the face is the starting place of any transformational journey and leveraging the information you see in a face is the key to changing the results you are getting in your sales process.Michelle is offering a COMPLIMENTARY connection call to my audience!http://www.michellebutt.com/connection-callhttps://www.thefastmethod.biz/ 

In this episode, I’m really excited to have as my guest, Nia Lee, a public relations, content marketing, and video strategist with over 10,000+ video views on social media. She assists women entrepreneurs in creating consistent, unique & on-brand content for their brand’s social media. Nia is the CEO and Founder of Socialee Media Agency. As a Public Relations Major with an Honours BA in Media Studies and a diploma in Media Communications, she began Socialee Media Agency to merge her love and experience working for outstanding brands along with her education of communications and relationship building, especially when it comes to her community within the Socialee Savvy Membership. In our discussion, Nia talked to me about: How to be engaging and fully present on camera/video Why consistency is so important in content creation and particularly in video The benefits of building a membership community Listen to the podcast to learn more. Show Notes and Blog The Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michelle Butt holds an Honours BA in Linguistics from The University of Toronto, is a Master Coach and a Facial Intelligence Expert. After more than 10 years of studying human communication and creating the Facial Intelligence™ body of work, Michelle has come to know a thing or two about how and what drives people. She's built an understanding of how each one of us needs to show up in life and business to get that successful outcome we are striving for. By creating and implementing the Facial Intelligence Framework, she has helped herself and many other entrepreneurs, coaches and consultants to use the face of others as the blueprint and catalyst for gaining clarity and connection to increase their success and build stronger bonds with others. Michelle has been featured at TedXToronto, Reinvention Radio and OMTimes Magazine. All her research and results have shown that the face is the starting place of any transformational journey and leveraging the information you see in a face is the key to changing the results you are getting in all areas of your life. Connect with Michelle: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theprosperousbusinesswoman *If you want Sarah's FREE Guide to Listening to Your Divine Guidance: http://bit.ly/3c9FGXl

On this episode of The Global Exchange, Colin Robertson speak to Frank Graves on Canadians attitudes towards their government and the rest of the world in the COVID-19 era. Participants Bio: Frank Graves is one of Canada's leading public opinion, social policy, and public policy experts, as well as one of its leading applied social researchers. In 1980, he founded EKOS Research Associates Inc., an applied social and economic research firm. Under his leadership, EKOS has earned a reputation for creative and rigorous research in the areas of public policy, social policy, and program evaluation and as a leader in innovative survey techniques and methodology. During his career, he has directed hundreds of large scale studies of Canadian attitudes to a vast array of issues. His analysis and advice has been sought by senior decision makers in both the private and public sectors. Mr. Graves is a Fellow of the Canadian Research Insights Council (CRIC) as well as an Honorary Fellow with the Calgary School of Public Policy and sits on the Advisory Board at the Sprott School of Business. Mr Graves has earned an Honours BA in Social Anthropology, a MA in sociology and an ABD (completed course work and comprehensive exams towards a PhD in sociology). What Mr. Graves is reading: Michael Sandel, The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good? https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780374289980 Yuvah Noah Harari, Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow, https://www.ynharari.com/book/homo-deus/ The Global Exchange is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! If you like our content and would like to support our podcasts, please check out our donation page www.cgai.ca/support. Recording Date: 13 January 2021. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on iTunes! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

Rachel Cooper, B.A, joins us to discuss her path to academia, the importance of diverse voices in bioethics, her decision to speak publicly about her mother's medically assisted death, the ups and downs of virtual learning at the graduate level, and so much more!Rachel is a Master of Bioethics candidate at Harvard Medical School, and a Fulbright Canada Student award recipient. She received her Honours BA in social development studies from the University of Waterloo. Rachel’s academic interests include psychiatric ethics, medical education, patient engagement, and qualitative research. She has been involved in many mental health initiatives across Ontario as an educator, researcher, advocate, and leader. Rachel is energized by the pursuit of information and knowledge in all forms, but she particularly enjoys podcasts and documentary films. Beyond her work, Rachel spends most of her free time with her toddler nephew, who is teaching her new ways to be curious about the world. Follow Rachel on Twitter. Find her open-access CMAJ article “Complicated gratitude: a letter to my mother’s physician” online.This episode of Accidental Intellectual is produced by Holly Boyne, Manon Feasson, Lauren Goldberg, Bronwyn Lamond, Rachael Lyon, Harrison McNaughtan, Stephanie Morris, Lee Propp, and Ariana Simone. Our theme music is by Alexandra Willet and our branding by Maxwell McNaughtan.To learn more about the Accidental Intellectual podcast and get full show notes and a transcript of this episode, visit our website at www.accidentalintellectual.com.

As a speaker you know there is a certain timbre or tone or 'voice' to speaking. It's something you've no doubt worked hard at perfecting. Did you know there is a 'face' to speaking? Our guest today is Michelle Butt. Michelle holds an Honours BA in Linguistics from The University of Toronto, is a Master Coach and a Facial Intelligence Expert. After more than 10 years of studying human communication and creating the Facial Intelligence™ body of work, Michelle has come to know a thing or two about how and what drives people to believe in someone else enough to buy from them. By creating and implementing the F.A.S.T Method (Facial Acuity Sales Tactics), she has helped herself and many other coaches and consultants to use the face of others as the blueprint and catalyst for gaining a client and increasing their business’s success and revenue. Michelle has been featured at TedXToronto, Reinvention Radio and OMTimes Magazine. Today Michelle and Carl explore in more detail the 'face of speaking.'Follow Michelle and find out more about the face to your speaking: AtfacevaluWebsite: www.michellebutt.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Atfacevalu/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-butt/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellebutt_fast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVY1NL4P4gEP1SEZw4eh6_g?view_as=subscriber

Have you ever had sales conversations where something went awry...and you just couldn’t figure out what went wrong? Maybe you need a little facial intelligence training? Rapport and connection is critical and any good salesperson and all service professionals know that the chances of a client enrollment goes up when the potential client feels that “Know Like & Trust” factor. But sometimes, you think there is rapport but the prospect just isn’t feeling it! Even though they are saying the right things, their face could reveal their true feelings. On Amplify Your Success Podcast, I talk with Facial Acuity expert Michelle Butt about how we can start tuning into the visual cues humans give in their facial expressions to help us guide them through the sales conversation. This is such a unique skill set that you’ll have an unfair advantage over your competition. Be sure to join the Amplify Your Success Community to hear more. Key Takeaways What facial Intelligence and how it can be used in a variety of sales conversations to improve outcomes. Why facial acuity can give you a leading advantage in sales, negotiations, leadership development and even as you are coaching your clients. What eyebrow movements can tell us about a client’s inner decision making.   About The Guest Michelle Butt, creator of the Facial Intelligence™ body of work, has come to know a thing or two about how and what drives people to believe in someone else enough to buy from them.   After more than 10 years of studying human communication, she understands how coaches, consultants and mentors need to show up to that crucial sales call in order to get that “yes” and truly begin the process of changing someone else’s life (and their own in the process). By creating and implementing the F.A.S.T Method (Facial Acuity Sales Tactics), she has helped herself and many other coaches and consultants to use the face of others as the blueprint and catalyst for gaining a client and increasing their business’s success and revenue. Michelle holds an Honours BA in Linguistics from The University of Toronto, is a Master Coach and a Facial Intelligence Expert and has been featured at TedXToronto, Reinvention Radio and OMTimes Magazine. All her research and results have shown that the face is the starting place of any transformational journey and leveraging the information you see in a face is the key to changing the results you are getting in your sales process.   Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Get Michelle’s Free Resource: The FAST Method for Sales www.michellebutt.com/fastguide Your Revenue Rush Free Toolkit

"Once we understand the problems that are out there we can start creating successful businesses that address our customers true needs and not the needs we perceive they have" - Alex D'Alton About Alex D'Alton Alex D'Alton is a serial entrepreneur who is passionate about all things tech and automotive-related. Alex graduated from the University of Waterloo in 2016 with an Honours BA in Legal Studies and has returned to UWaterloo as a part-time student in the Masters of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MBET) program to further develop his ventures. He believes that the Waterloo entrepreneurship ecosystem develops some of the world's leading tech and is home to world-class talent. In his spare time, of which he has almost none, he likes to tinker with mechanical watches. It's an exercise in patience. Alex's Business Portfolio • Founder of Daltonomous (2016), an autonomous vehicle research and development company (daltonomous.com) • VP of MBTrueNorth (2016), Canada's largest Mercedes-Benz enthusiast club (mbtruenorth.com) • Founder of Goldilocks Automotive (2017), performance automotive parts and reviews (goldilocksautomotive.com) • Founder of Adlius (2018), Brilliant digital business strategy (adlius.com) Connect With Alex LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexdalton/ Charity of The Month Y&D donates all of its revenue to charity. This month's featured charity is safety net children & youth charity. You can make your donation here: https://www.safetynetservices.ca/howtohelp/#donatemoney. Send us your donation receipt to be mentioned next episode. Connect With The Yonge and Dundas Team Y&D takes questions and feedback from our listeners. You can contact Roshan via: Email: roshansahu@protonmail.com Twitter/Instagram: @roshandsahu LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshandsahu/ Copyright Roshan Dev Sahu 2020. All Rights Reserved. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Guest Name : Doug Dedman, President at DBM Systems Inc. Language : English, Publication date: Sep, 23. 2020 Doug is a President at DBM System Inc. He has been working in S&OP in various capacities for over 10 years, but his career working with manufacturers started well before then. He played an instrumental role in developing and growing the S&OP practice that has become the focus of DBM today. Visit the DBM's website: https://www.dbmsys.com/ Doug also has taught at Conestoga College in the School of Business, and taught various APICS courses as part of the CPIM program. He is a frequent speaker at local APICS chapters as well at International Users Conferences. Doug received his Honours BA in Economics from the University of Waterloo, and his MBA from University of Windsor. He is also certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) with APICS. In this episode, you'll learn: What does an effective S&OP mean? What are the most challenges in S&OP and how to overcome them? What is the role of an executive in S&OP? How to get the support from the CEO ? Connect Doug on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-dedman-7a21b010/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bicarasupplychain/message

Alanna Peters’ work explores concepts of impermanence through the use of light and movement. Her paintings use the juxtaposition of detailed realism of the figure against the abstraction of the setting. She captures weightlessness and reflection through transparency. Her work is predominantly figurative oil painting on wood panel. She has a desire to connect with the viewer on an intimate level in order to share in a dialogue of emotions and human experience.  Alanna was born in Ottawa and currently lives in Toronto. She earned an Honours BA for Fine Arts from McMaster University (2001) and a BEd for Arts Based Learning from Queen's University (2005). A recognized artist, her work is found in private and public collections in Canada, the United States, France, Germany and Uganda. Learn more about the artist: https://www.alannapeters.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alanna_peters/   Learn more about the podcast and the podcast host: http://curatoronthego.com/podcast/ https://www.instagram.com/curatoronthego/

"I'm a big believer that life changes as much as you want it to." - Martin Freeman   In this episode, Cindy and I talk about: How to feel confident as a mom and a businesswoman How to recognize the things YOU need to work on How to become a mindful parent   Cindy Kremer has an Honours BA in Sociology, a Certificate in Human Resources Management and has completed her Masters Degree in Human Resource Management. Cindy is a Certified Human Resources Professional, CHRL, and has extensive experience working unionized organizations and working with small organizations without in-house HR expertise. Cindy has a passion for helping women in corporate create healthy boundaries in their jobs and at home. Cindy is a mom of 2 strong willed girls and finds herself constantly balancing her corporate schedule with her at home life, while still ensuring she takes time out for her self. Cindy is constantly looking at ways to help create white space in her daily schedule and living a life feeling alive and present where ever she goes.   Check out Cindy's business page: https://www.facebook.com/cindykremer2017/?ref=your_pages Follow her on Instagram @cindykremer13   Continue the conversation on Instagram @momisincontrol

In this podcast I speak with Jeff Ranson, the Regional Director of the Canadian Green Building Council (for the Greater Toronto Area).  For as long as I have known Jeff (going on ten years now) he has been passionate about exploring and developing transformative policies that improve the environment, people’s living conditions, and sustainable, economic prosperity.    After receiving an Honours BA in Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University in 2002, Jeff has held a number of positions including: Program Manager of the Clean Air Foundation; a Senior Associate in Sustainability at The Innovolve Group Inc.;  Manager of Education & Outreach for Sustainable Buildings Canada in Toronto, (which is when I first met Jeff); the Executive Directorship of the Toronto 2030 District; Design Review Panel Member at Waterfront Toronto; and now the Regional Director for Greater Toronto Area of the Canadian Green Building Council. In our wide ranging conversation, we talk about the opportunities and challenges for policy to drive large scale change; about whether climate change trumps all other urban concerns; about how to design for effective urban density; about his guarded optimism that we still have a fighting shot at meeting the challenges of climate change;  and what advice he would have for someone setting out to make a difference. You can read more about this podcast in the Show Notes.  Please Support this Podcast: The Twenty First Century Imperative podcast is ad-free and relies entirely on user support. If you find it valuable please consider supporting us by becoming a patron at our TFCI Patreon Page.

In this episode, Bill Young, the founder of Social Capital Partners, joins Lynn to talk about creating impact in systems. Bill’s extensive business experience and social enterprise successes have given him some important insights about learning through experimentation, pivoting as ideas and opportunities present themselves, and trusting in management teams and their Theories of Change. Bill founded Social Capital Partners in 2001 and has been one of the leading voices in promoting social finance in Canada. He also sits on a variety of boards and advisory boards for social enterprises and community organizations. Bill previously spent 20 years in the private sector, primarily as CEO of Hamilton Computers and Optel Communications Corp (later Axxent). He holds an Honours BA from the University of Toronto, an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and is a Chartered Accountant. In 2013, Bill was appointed as a member of the Order of Canada for his achievements as a social entrepreneur and philanthropist. Resources: To connect with Social Capital Partners: http://socialcapitalpartners.ca On Demand-led workforce development: http://socialcapitalpartners.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/14-2037T-POV_Demand-led-employment-training_online.pdf  Windmill Microlending: https://windmillmicrolending.org Social Capital Partners on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-capital-partners/  Find out more about our work at Social Impact Advisors: www.socialimpactadvisors.ca 

It's the little program that grew, the roots of The Transitional Year Programme (TYP) at the University of Toronto began in the Black community through two summer programs in 1969 and 1970, and since then, hundreds of graduates have gone onto successful careers. “It's a place where the students learn to use their voice, develop empathy and unlock their imaginations in order to dream something bigger for themselves,” says TYP Registrar Lauriann Wade, “TYP makes excellence accessible.” TYP is a full-time, eight month access-to-University program and gives those who do not have the formal qualifications – like a high school diploma – intense hands on preparation for entry into post-secondary education. Applicants come from the targeted Indigenous, African-Canadian and LGBTQ communities where finances, family issues or other circumstances beyond their control hindered their schooling. However, the Ontario Progressive Conservative government's recent move to eliminate free tuition for low-income students will make access to higher education difficult once again for applicants to TYP. “The majority of TYP students are from lower income backgrounds with a family income below $50, 000,” explains Lance McCready, Director of TYP. “Having a larger percentage of funding coming from loans will undoubtedly create more debt for our students who have fewer financial resources…it can serve as a deterrent for those from lower income backgrounds trying to access post-secondary education.” In spite of hurdles like this latest one, TYP has a proven track record of success: Rocco Achampong – born in Ghana, Rocco came to Canada in 1988 with his parents and four siblings. He entered TYP in 1999 and went on to study history and political science at U of T's Trinity College. He is now a lawyer who has run for Toronto mayor and city council. Rocco led the legal challenge against Premier Doug Ford's cutting down of the city's wards. Jandell Nicholas – She went from staffing co-ordinator at an employment agency to earning her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts, Geography and Planning. Jandell now works as a teaching assistant in the university's department of Geography and Planning and is a published author. Rahel Woldegiorgis – Once given the opportunity, Rahel embraced education. After finishing TYP, she got her Honours BA from the University of Toronto during which time she did two international exchanges – one at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the other at the University of Nairobi. She completed her Masters of Arts (Social Justice and Community Engagement) at Wilfrid Laurier University and is now the Residential Supervisor at Eva's, a shelter for homeless youth. Recently, Lauriann Wade, TYP Registrar and graduate of TYP, was on our show talking about the TYP. During our conversation, Ms. Wade talked about: – Some of her background and how she got involved in the Transisitonal Year Programme (TYP) including what was preventing her from going to university, how she found out about TYP, the history of the program, her first day in the programme and her graduation day, the programme itself including the application process – Why do some students drop out of the programme – What does her role comprise of – How have students changed over the years – The drop in the number of Black and Indigenous students applying for the programme – How has the programme changed since she was in the programme – How people find out about TYP You can find out more about the University Of Toronto's Transitional Year Program here You can find more about Ms. Wade via: Twitter Instagram Please feel free to email The Dr. Vibe Show™ at dr.vibe@thedrvibeshow.com Please feel free to “Like” the “The Dr. Vibe Show” Facebook fan page here God bless, peace, be well and keep the faith, Dr. Vibe

Cynthia Clark graduated in 1998 with a Honours BA in Sociology from Carleton University. The following year her son Justin, was diagnosed with schizophrenia. The Canadian Mental Health Association reports that schizophrenia typically develops into a full-blown illness in late adolescence or early adulthood. It is a disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 100 Canadians and their families. Children may show symptoms at a much younger age, but are not always diagnosed until later. Distress Line Volunteers may receive calls from individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia or from their family members who are under distress. Understanding the symptoms and challenges of this disorder may assist a well prepared volunteer to better support and manage these calls. In the interview with Cynthia Clark, the Family and Community Coordinator for the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario – Ottawa Region, she describes the challenges of being a parent of a child who has schizophrenia. She explains the day to day struggles of living with the diagnosis, and she makes recommendations for Distress Line volunteers as to how to best respond to their calls. Questions for Further Consideration Do I have any pre-conceived fears or discomfort regarding fielding calls from individuals with Schizophrenia? If yes, what are they? These may be alleviated by further reading on the links provided below. How would my fears or discomfort be reduced? Who can I go to for this support Debriefing with your Volunteer Coordinator or Senior Volunteer may offer support and increase confidence. Where or to whom can I refer these individuals? Are there up to date resources in the Distress Line office? During down times, or coming in a few minutes early before a shift review the Resource Manual. When you hear of any new resources, pass on any new information to the Volunteer Coordinator so that updates can occur. Glossary of Terms Delusions - False ideas about oneself or one's life, such as believing one is a famous person. Hallucinations - Seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting, or smelling something that doesn't really exist. Illusions - False interpretations of an external sensory stimulus, usually seen or heard, such as a mirage in the desert or voices on the wind. Psychosis - A general term for a number of major psychiatric illnesses, including schizophrenia, in which a person incorrectly evaluates the accuracy of his or her perceptions and thoughts and makes incorrect conclusions about reality. Hallucinations and delusions are psychotic symptoms (https://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/psychosis). Disorganized speech - Ongoing disjointed or rambling monologues - in which a person seems to talking to himself/herself or imagined people or voices. Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior - An abnormal condition variously characterized by stupor/inactivity, mania, and either rigidity or extreme flexibility of the limbs. "Negative" Symptoms of Schizophrenia - these symptoms are the lack of important abilities. They may include the following: Disorganized speech/thinking - Also described as thought disorder or loosening of associations, is a key aspect of schizophrenia. Disorganized thinking is usually assessed primarily based on the person’s speech. Therefore, tangential, loosely associated, or incoherent speech severe enough to substantially impair effective communication is used as an indicator of thought disorder by the DSM-IV. Grossly disorganized behavior - Includes difficulty in goal-directed behavior (leading to difficulties in activities in daily living), unpredictable agitation or silliness, social disinhibition, or behaviors that are bizarre to onlookers. Their purposelessness distinguishes them from unusual behavior prompted by delusional beliefs. Catatonic behaviors - Are characterized by a marked decrease in reaction to the immediate surrounding environment, sometimes taking the form of motionless and apparent unawareness, rigid or bizarre postures, or aimless excess motor activity (SOURCE http://schizophrenia.com/ (http://schizophrenia.com/))

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: The Honourable Rod Phillips, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks The Honourable Rod Phillips was sworn in as Ontario's Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on June 29, 2018. Minister Phillips, MPP for Ajax, assumes his current role following a successful business career. Most recently, he was Chair of Afiniti Canada, a global artificial intelligence company, and Postmedia, Canada's largest news media company. The minister is a former President and CEO of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, and of Shepell.fgi, a Canadian-based international employee health company. As well, he was volunteer chair of CivicAction, which brings together business, labour and community leaders to address challenges facing the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. The minister has also served as chief of staff in the offices of then-Minister of Labour Elizabeth Witmer and former Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman. Born in Newmarket, the minister has an Honours BA in Political Science and English from the University of Western Ontario, and an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University. Speaker: The Hon. Rod Phillips, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

Gil Garratt is the artistic director at the Blyth Festival, which focuses on new play development and work with rural themes. Plays developed at Blyth have been produced around the world, which is impressive especially considering Blyth is a rural town of 1,000 people. In our conversation Garratt shares his progressive thoughts on the Canadian dramaturgical and development process, adding that working on comedies can be the most divisive of all genres. I have witnessed, in the rehearsal of comedy, more relationships destroyed, friendships obliterated over the course of the comedy, than I have working in tragedy. Garratt graduated from the National Theatre School's Playwriting Program and holds an Honours BA from the University of Waterloo, and an MA from the University of Guelph.

Evonne Sullivan, BA, CHRL. Specializing in yoga and mindfulness for mental wellness and addiction recovery, Evonne is living her dharma by sharing her experience, strength and hope with others.Evonne has trained with Yoga of 12-Step Recovery, LifeForce Yoga for Depression and Anxiety, The Yoga of Recovery (April 2017) and YogaFit Canada. She runs independent wellness and recovery groups, as well as teaching with The Canadian Mental Health Association, Yoga of 12-Step Recovery, The University of Western Ontario and GoodLife Fitness.In treatment centres, schools, community organizations, fitness facilities and at special events, Evonne spreads the message of health, wellness, yoga and mindfulness through practice, education and advocacy.She holds an Honours BA from the University of Guelph and a Postgraduate Certificate in HR Management from George Brown College.

The Empire Club of Canada Presents: For Whom The Road Tolls Panel: A Debate On Traffic In The GTA and Whether There Are Tolls In The Region's Future Ms. Mahrokh Arefi, CEO, Emovis Technologies America in the New York area Ms. Arefi has over 25 years of experience in design, implementation and operation of transportation and transit technologies, including recent All Electronic Toll Collection programs in Western Canada. She has managed and provided advisory services to stakeholders to define, develop and implement various transportation programs. She is a registered Professional Engineer in British Columbia, Canada and Washington State, USA She has had many speaking engagements in the tolling, ITS and transit related conferences. She is currently the CEO of emovis technologies america in the New York area. Mr. Josh Colle, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 15, Eglinton Lawrence Josh was elected in October 2010 to represent the area of Ward 15 Eglinton Lawrence. In addition, he was elected to serve as Chair of the TTC in 2015. Born and raised in Toronto, Josh brings a wealth of private sector and community experience to City Hall. He has worked in Toronto's financial services sector, the transportation industry, and served as Vice President of an energy and infrastructure firm. Josh obtained an Honours BA in Political Science from McGill University and graduated from St. Michael's College High School at Bathurst and St. Clair. Josh has lived in the Oakwood and Vaughan area for over 30 years, where he continues to reside with his wife and three children. Ms. Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga In 2014, Bonnie Crombie was elected Mayor of Mississauga. Building regionally integrated transit, igniting new economic development opportunities, and creating a more open, engaging and inclusive city, have been Mayor Crombie's leading policy priorities for Mississauga. Mayor Crombie has an MBA from York University's Schulich School of Business and earned a Corporate Director's Certificate from the Institute of Corporate Directors at the Rotman School of Management. Mayor Crombie and her husband Brian have three children, Alex, Jonathan and Natasha, and a golden husky, Adonis. Ms. Teresa Di Felice, Director, Government and Community Relations CAA South Central Ontario, Teresa is Director of Government and Community Relations at CAA South Central Ontario, CAA SCO, Canada's largest CAA club. She has been with CAA since 2005. She is responsible for the overall direction and execution of the organization's advocacy strategies and programs, representing and raising awareness on relevant issues to CAA's over 2 million Members and with policy makers in Ontario. Over the last three years Teresa has released two Conference Board of Canada reports related to... Moderator: Rod Phillips, Global Head of Client Services Afiniti / Chair of the Board Postmedia Panelists: Mahrokh Arefi, CEO, Emovis Technologies America in the New York area Josh Colle, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 15, Eglinton Lawrence Bonnie Crombie, Mayor of Mississauga Teresa Di Felice, Director, Government and Community Relations CAA South Central Ontario *The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.* *Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

In the fall of 2013, Alberta's Finance Minister Doug Horner announced major changes to the pension plans Alberta's frontline workers in health care, education, emergency services, cities, towns, colleges, and universities pay into. The Labour Coalition on Pensions represents 200,000 frontline workers who pay into Alberta's public sector pension plans and approximately 90,000 retirees. The Coalition argues that Horner's proposed changes will slash pension values by more than 25% after 2016 and front-line workers in physically demanding jobs can no longer retire at 60. Are the workplace pensions of the 70s, 80s, and 90s a thing of the past? Will future retirees have any chance at the income security today's retired people currently enjoy? Are public sector pension plans actually unsustainable, as the Alberta government says they are? The speaker will argue that the battle over pensions chips away at income security for Alberta's middle class and presents the possibility of significant inter-generational strife when today's young people are likely to be more retirement-insecure than any generation since the end of WWII. Speaker: Shannon Phillips Shannon Phillips holds an Honours BA in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta. She was Jack Layton's first Alberta organizer for the federal NDP in 2003. After the 2004 federal election, she moved on to work as the Alberta NDP Director of Communications at the Legislature. Shannon moved to Lethbridge in 2006 when she started a successful consulting practice to NGOs and labour unions and began writing for magazines. She also worked as a TV producer on a CBC Newsworld international affairs show, On the Map with Avi Lewis. Shannon has been nominated for several magazine awards for her publications in AlbertaViews. Shannon has worked for the Alberta Federation of Labour since 2009, where she is a senior policy analyst, focusing on energy economics, Alberta's labour market, and health care. She is one of the staff behind the Labour Coalition on Pensions campaign, truthaboutalbertapensions.ca Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch)

In the fall of 2013, Alberta's Finance Minister Doug Horner announced major changes to the pension plans Alberta's frontline workers in health care, education, emergency services, cities, towns, colleges, and universities pay into. The Labour Coalition on Pensions represents 200,000 frontline workers who pay into Alberta's public sector pension plans and approximately 90,000 retirees. The Coalition argues that Horner's proposed changes will slash pension values by more than 25% after 2016 and front-line workers in physically demanding jobs can no longer retire at 60. Are the workplace pensions of the 70s, 80s, and 90s a thing of the past? Will future retirees have any chance at the income security today's retired people currently enjoy? Are public sector pension plans actually unsustainable, as the Alberta government says they are? The speaker will argue that the battle over pensions chips away at income security for Alberta's middle class and presents the possibility of significant inter-generational strife when today's young people are likely to be more retirement-insecure than any generation since the end of WWII. Speaker: Shannon Phillips Shannon Phillips holds an Honours BA in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta. She was Jack Layton's first Alberta organizer for the federal NDP in 2003. After the 2004 federal election, she moved on to work as the Alberta NDP Director of Communications at the Legislature. Shannon moved to Lethbridge in 2006 when she started a successful consulting practice to NGOs and labour unions and began writing for magazines. She also worked as a TV producer on a CBC Newsworld international affairs show, On the Map with Avi Lewis. Shannon has been nominated for several magazine awards for her publications in AlbertaViews. Shannon has worked for the Alberta Federation of Labour since 2009, where she is a senior policy analyst, focusing on energy economics, Alberta's labour market, and health care. She is one of the staff behind the Labour Coalition on Pensions campaign, truthaboutalbertapensions.ca Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch)

In the fall of 2013, Alberta's Finance Minister Doug Horner announced major changes to the pension plans Alberta's frontline workers in health care, education, emergency services, cities, towns, colleges, and universities pay into. The Labour Coalition on Pensions represents 200,000 frontline workers who pay into Alberta's public sector pension plans and approximately 90,000 retirees. The Coalition argues that Horner's proposed changes will slash pension values by more than 25% after 2016 and front-line workers in physically demanding jobs can no longer retire at 60. Are the workplace pensions of the 70s, 80s, and 90s a thing of the past? Will future retirees have any chance at the income security today's retired people currently enjoy? Are public sector pension plans actually unsustainable, as the Alberta government says they are? The speaker will argue that the battle over pensions chips away at income security for Alberta's middle class and presents the possibility of significant inter-generational strife when today's young people are likely to be more retirement-insecure than any generation since the end of WWII. Speaker: Shannon Phillips Shannon Phillips holds an Honours BA in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta. She was Jack Layton's first Alberta organizer for the federal NDP in 2003. After the 2004 federal election, she moved on to work as the Alberta NDP Director of Communications at the Legislature. Shannon moved to Lethbridge in 2006 when she started a successful consulting practice to NGOs and labour unions and began writing for magazines. She also worked as a TV producer on a CBC Newsworld international affairs show, On the Map with Avi Lewis. Shannon has been nominated for several magazine awards for her publications in AlbertaViews. Shannon has worked for the Alberta Federation of Labour since 2009, where she is a senior policy analyst, focusing on energy economics, Alberta's labour market, and health care. She is one of the staff behind the Labour Coalition on Pensions campaign, truthaboutalbertapensions.ca Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch)

In the fall of 2013, Alberta's Finance Minister Doug Horner announced major changes to the pension plans Alberta's frontline workers in health care, education, emergency services, cities, towns, colleges, and universities pay into. The Labour Coalition on Pensions represents 200,000 frontline workers who pay into Alberta's public sector pension plans and approximately 90,000 retirees. The Coalition argues that Horner's proposed changes will slash pension values by more than 25% after 2016 and front-line workers in physically demanding jobs can no longer retire at 60. Are the workplace pensions of the 70s, 80s, and 90s a thing of the past? Will future retirees have any chance at the income security today's retired people currently enjoy? Are public sector pension plans actually unsustainable, as the Alberta government says they are? The speaker will argue that the battle over pensions chips away at income security for Alberta's middle class and presents the possibility of significant inter-generational strife when today's young people are likely to be more retirement-insecure than any generation since the end of WWII. Speaker: Shannon Phillips Shannon Phillips holds an Honours BA in Political Science and a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alberta. She was Jack Layton's first Alberta organizer for the federal NDP in 2003. After the 2004 federal election, she moved on to work as the Alberta NDP Director of Communications at the Legislature. Shannon moved to Lethbridge in 2006 when she started a successful consulting practice to NGOs and labour unions and began writing for magazines. She also worked as a TV producer on a CBC Newsworld international affairs show, On the Map with Avi Lewis. Shannon has been nominated for several magazine awards for her publications in AlbertaViews. Shannon has worked for the Alberta Federation of Labour since 2009, where she is a senior policy analyst, focusing on energy economics, Alberta's labour market, and health care. She is one of the staff behind the Labour Coalition on Pensions campaign, truthaboutalbertapensions.ca Date: Thursday, February 6, 2014 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch)

Heidi Tyedmers has an Honours BA from the University of Toronto in Anthropology and Biomedical Ethics, and an MA from the University of Victoria in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Oceania. She worked for CUSO in Vanuatu. In Vanuatu she worked for the Vanuatu Young People Project which mostly focused on young people and some of the urban settlement areas. Volunteer for a better world! Join CUSO-VSO, share skills and volunteer in 43 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org

Join Christine, Passion Parent, in this fun and inspiring conversation with Mena Gagné as she shares strategies for understanding and empowering teen girls.Mena Gagné is the founder of DARE TO BE REAL Coaching & Consulting. As a Leadership/Relationship Coach, Speaker and Workshop Facilitator, Mena sees through to the heart of young women and helps reveal underlying beliefs or assumptions that might be holding them back from achieving their potential. Her particular gift is authentic, compassionate and effective leadership that moves individuals forward towards their brilliance.Mena left an extensive, successful career in marketing, working for companies such as Sprint Canada, TELUS Mobility and Universal Music Canada to pursue her mission: To empower young women to be who they really are and to become authentic leaders of their lives. She is especially passionate about spreading unique, positive, self-esteem-building messages to today’s young women aged 12 – 19.Mena holds an Honours BA in English from the University of Western Ontario, and has completed extensive coaching and leadership training through the Coaches Training Institute, Center For Right Relationship, Dale Carnegie and Leadership Dynamics. She is also certified by The Leadership Circle to administer their powerful assessment tools.Mena loves spending quality time with her teen age son. Committed to her own personal development and growth, she enjoys challenging her fears and experiencing new activities for the first time – skydiving was the most thrilling! Other passions include yoga, squash, dancing, cooking, reading and writing.For more information, visit Dare To Be Real or send an e-mail to mena@daretobereal.caVisit Christine at Passion Parent website chrisitne@passionparent.com

Join Christine, Passion Parent, in this fun and inspiring conversation with Mena Gagné as she shares strategies for understanding and empowering teen girls.Mena Gagné is the founder of DARE TO BE REAL Coaching & Consulting. As a Leadership/Relationship Coach, Speaker and Workshop Facilitator, Mena sees through to the heart of young women and helps reveal underlying beliefs or assumptions that might be holding them back from achieving their potential. Her particular gift is authentic, compassionate and effective leadership that moves individuals forward towards their brilliance.Mena left an extensive, successful career in marketing, working for companies such as Sprint Canada, TELUS Mobility and Universal Music Canada to pursue her mission: To empower young women to be who they really are and to become authentic leaders of their lives. She is especially passionate about spreading unique, positive, self-esteem-building messages to today’s young women aged 12 – 19.Mena holds an Honours BA in English from the University of Western Ontario, and has completed extensive coaching and leadership training through the Coaches Training Institute, Center For Right Relationship, Dale Carnegie and Leadership Dynamics. She is also certified by The Leadership Circle to administer their powerful assessment tools.Mena loves spending quality time with her teen age son. Committed to her own personal development and growth, she enjoys challenging her fears and experiencing new activities for the first time – skydiving was the most thrilling! Other passions include yoga, squash, dancing, cooking, reading and writing.For more information, visit Dare To Be Real or send an e-mail to mena@daretobereal.caVisit Christine at Passion Parent website chrisitne@passionparent.com