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Serial entrepreneur Matt Symes (BA'04/BEd'04) is an expert on helping leaders confront change and develop sound strategies to navigate through uncertain times. As founding partner and CEO of Symplicity Designs, based in Atlantic Canada, he and his team have helped over 500 organizations and institutions both scale and recover from some of their darkest moments.   In addition to Symplicity Designs, Matt also manages a portfolio of companies of which he holds a majority or minority stake, in a range of industries. He was named Business Leader of the Year in 2020 from the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and one of Atlantic Canada's Top 50 CEOs in 2022 and 2023 by Atlantic Business Magazine. Matt goes out of his way to embrace leading-edge environmentally sustainable practices at his companies, no matter how much effort and resources are required. He believes in stoicism – that we all have 100 percent control over our mindset. With that frame of mind, it's possible to do almost anything, and he enjoys solving complex problems.  Hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15) chat with Matt about embracing change, planning for the future, and, in particular, how to adopt AI for efficiency and growth.  Highlights from the episode:    The issues that leaders are currently grappling with and what they are looking to in the future  How disruptions – in particular AI - are massively uprooting how we create value  How fast the world is now changing for business and lives  The areas that business leaders need to lean into AI, and how to integrate and benefit from it  Looking at the challenge of AI from impact and looking back through to the people who use it and benefit from it – and how leaders can do this with their people, not to them.  How we can personally look forward and navigate learning and building a career around AI and other changes  Links and resources:    Matt's LinkedIn  Symplicity Designs  Nexus, by Yuval Noah Harari  Thanks to:    Our alumni hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15)  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to past episodes of UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Mike LeBlanc has been building and growing tech and tech consulting companies in New Brunswick over the last 25 years, including Blue Spurs, which he sold to Deloitte Canada in 2019 to help the company advance its global technology capability and put New Brunswick on the map. His latest startup is BlueKit, a first-of-its-kind hands-on innovation-creation platform thoughtfully designed from the ground up for all learners - including non-technical educators - to explore the art of the possible with technology. Designed for middle and high school students, it empowers learners across all disciplines to unlock the limitless potential of technology by tackling real-world problems.  In our current environment where tech – and the people behind tech companies – are perhaps not living up to using technology for the good of society, hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15) chat with Mike about doing innovative work in the tech space that positively impacts industry, businesses, communities and individuals.  Highlights from the episode:    The idea and technology behind BlueKit, and the need for tech education to keep up with advancements.  The value of early exposure to and education in technology  The ups and downs of entrepreneurship and innovating  The importance of diverse voices and ethics when developing technology and new capabilities  AI needs a wide variety of voices, as well as transparency  What tech for good means, and the future of guidelines for companies when using technology  How computer scientists are using problem solving skills to make the world better  The future of AI and studying so that we can guide how to use it      Links and resources:    Mike's LinkedIn  BlueKit  Thanks to:    Our alumni hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15)  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife To listen to past episodes of UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Aimée Foreman (MBA'01) is founder and CEO of Silvermark, an advisory firm that specializes in working with aging care leaders in private business, not-for-profits, and all levels of government to define challenges and design solutions that improve the quality of life of the older adults they serve.  She also recently founded the non-profit CaregiversNB, and is an advisory member of Canadian Caregiving, an organization that provides support to family caregivers and care providers.   Aimée is a purpose-driven entrepreneur, advisor, and advocate who is committed to advancing the quality of life for older adults. She believes that the greatest plagues to aging well can be addressed through connection, purpose, and meaningful contribution across generations.  Hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15) chat with Aimée about the research, best practices, and innovations that can be used to inform policy, progressive programming, and design through a user-centric approach to aging.  Highlights from the episode:    An explanation of the silver economy and care economy, and the demographics behind it Trends in the silver and care economies The barriers to aging well and how to break them down Examples of how we can better support connection among older adults How the provinces in Canada are doing in aging and caregiver supports How Silvermark is advocating for aging care with governments and organizations An explanation of age-friendly initiatives How we can better support caregivers for seniors  Links and resources:    Aimee's LinkedIn Silvermark Let's Talk about Aging Parents book  Thanks to:    Our alumni hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15) Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden  Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife  To listen to past episodes of UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Andrew MacLean (BA'07) writes the weekly Atlantic Canadian newspaper column Backyard History and hosts the podcast and TV show of the same name. He has also written 3 books about the forgotten stories of Atlantic Canada's past. Andrew received a degree in history at UNB and then a master's at Dalhousie University. But before beginning writing, he had already lived a far ranging and eclectic life: he has backpacked through 37 countries on 5 continents, visiting over 200 different cities around the world. He has travelled from Nunavut to the Florida Keys doing aerial surveying using lasers to track rising waters of global climate change.   All that world travelling was brought to a screeching halt by the global pandemic, which brought him back home to New Brunswick. Inspired by recalling the local lore he heard from his grandfather in the tiny village of Tide Head, Andrew began digging deep into obscure moments in Maritimes history as a pandemic passion project. It turned into more than he could ever have imagined.  Hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15) chat with Andrew about stories he's uncovered, and why storytelling and history matter.   Highlights from the episode:    A glimpse into Andrew's travel stories  What he brought back to Atlantic Canada  Why he transitioned to telling stories of history from our own backyard on the East Coast  Why storytelling is important  Why understanding our history is also important    Links and resources:    Backyard History  Thanks to:    Our alumni hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15) Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden  Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to past episodes of UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Randy Hatfield (BA'78, LLB'88) is the executive director of the Human Development Council, an organization dedicated to identifying and addressing social issues in New Brunswick through research, information, coordination and networking. He's a longtime anti-poverty advocate and pushes for social and economic inclusion. He's been with the Human Development Council since 2002, and is involved with numerous other organizations, including the Community Living Board. Randy holds a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from UNB's Saint John campus, a master's degree in political science from the University of Alberta, and a law degree from UNB.  Hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15) chat with Randy about defining poverty, measuring it and real solutions to alleviating it.   In this episode:    Randy's work with the Human Development Council in Saint John and around New Brunswick  How to define poverty  How to measure it  How New Brunswick stacks up against the rest of Canada  Using policy levers to alleviate poverty and find long-term solutions  What's worked and what hasn't     Links and resources:    Randy's LinkedIn  Human Development Council  Thanks to:    Our alumni hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15)  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife To listen to past episodes of UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Paralympic cyclist Alexandre Hayward (BScEng'23) had a big year in 2024: he opened the season with gold in the C3 time trial and bronze in the road race at World Cup in Australia and added a time trial bronze at a second stop in Belgium. At the track worlds in Rio, he took silver in the men's C3 scratch race. Then came the big one – the Paralympics in Paris last August, where he won the bronze medal in the men's C3 3,000-metre Individual Pursuit at the Paris velodrome.     Alex burst onto the national and international Para cycling stage in 2022, after playing wheelchair basketball for New Brunswick at the Canada Winter Games and the Canadian junior team. In 2012, at the age of 16, Alex suffered an incomplete spinal cord injury, and his aspirations to pursue professional-level hockey ended. His everyday became about discovering if he'd walk and have normal body function again. Eventually, basketball, and then cycling, became a passion. Alex also graduated UNB in 2023 from the bachelor of engineering program, and spent a summer at UNB's Institute of Biomedical Engineering as an intern, and has a burgeoning interest in biomedical research.   Hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15) chat with Alex about his story and lessons he learned, as well as how he stays motivated and mentally and physically fit.   In this episode:    Alex's accident and his recovery  How he got into wheelchair basketball, and then cycling  The experience of Paris 2024 and other world-class competitions  Alex's experience in biomedical engineering at UNB and his future plans  How he says motivated and fit.       Links and resources:    Alex's Insta  Thanks to:    Our alumni hosts Kayla Ossachuk (BA'15) and Andrew Martel (BCS'15)  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife   To listen to past episodes of UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Our panelists this month discuss their career paths and experiences overcoming common dilemmas that face us as we start our careers and give pointers on how to thrive as you transition from being a student to looking for work and the workforce. The panelists are ASSET volunteers and will provide tips on self care and resilience. The Alumni Student Support & Engagement Team (ASSET) is a group of alumni that are here to support students. With a diverse offering of skills, talents and experiences, ASSET volunteers also know the challenges and stresses of being a student. ASSET volunteers offer support for students at events and various activities on North Campus and Augustana Campus. Panelists: Ben Dashteshtani ՚12 BSc(Civ E), ՚13 MEng Shenin Mehnaj ՚21 BSc(NFS) Melinda McNie , ՚74 BPE, ՚03 MEd Marcello Troncoso, ՚20 BA WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: alumcar@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Jennifer Jenkins Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Trevor Rockwell Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes some tips and tools to protect yourself from fraud and what happens when you report a fraud. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Kelsey Hogan (BPhil'16) is an ultramarathon trail runner and mental performance consultant who has recently returned from Europe after completing the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc — a 171-kilometre race that crosses Italy, Switzerland and France.  Originally from Newfoundland, Kelsey has called Fredericton home since she was a student at UNB. She graduated in 2016 with a bachelor of philosophy in interdisciplinary leadership and psychology from UNB's Renaissance College, and has also completed a master of science in kinesiology in sport psychology at Dalhousie University. She is currently working toward accreditation as a mental performance consultant.   Kelsey, in addition to training and running professionally, is exploring the factors that influence the performance and well-being of endurance athletes, teams, and coaches. Host Katie Davey (BA'17) chats with her about being an active member of the community through building good governance and providing a helping hand.  In this episode:    How Kelsey found the sport of ultra running.  The preparation process and experience of running ultramarathons trail races.  Developing mental fitness for ultra pursuits.  Mindset and language that helps to conquer ultras in racing and in life.  How performance psychology gives the tools needed to perform your best in both sport and life.  Longevity as a key piece of planning in ultra racing and other life pursuits.   Links and resources:    Kelseyhogan.com  Kelsey's Instagram  Mont Blanc UTMB race  Renaissance College  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to past episodes of UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes scams that target international students and those who are new to Canada.

AlumLab teamed up with the What The Job? (WTJ?) podcast to bring you a live episode recording Jennifer Jenkins '95 BEd interviewed three amazing alumni on the topic of carving out unique career paths in the bio/life sciences with a focus on consulting. Panelists: Janelle Jiminez, ‘11 BSc, ‘16 MSc, ‘22 MBA Sarah Treit, ‘06 BSc, ‘15 PhD FoMD Nakita Rubuliak, '19 BSc WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Jennifer Jenkins Produced by: Trevor Rockwell and Jennifer Jenkins Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Kjeld Mizpah “KJ” Conyers-Steede (BA'18) is director of strategy and partnerships for Inspiring Communities, a nonprofit working to build collaborative relationships for social change in Atlantic Canada.  A UNB political science alum, KJ is a seasoned systems thinker with a strong focus on areas such as community-centric strategic planning, human-centered design, organizational culture, and governance reviews. From executive director of the New Brunswick Student Alliance to operations manager at the Spring Garden Area Business Association, to director of change management for Hockey Nova Scotia, to his recent work on projects that drive community-centric innovation, KJ has never backed away from big challenges. In fact, he excels at crafting solutions for what he refers to as the “big hairy policy challenges” and collaborating on community projects that tackle the most complex and pressing issues in society.   Host Katie Davey (BA'17) chats KJ about a wide range of challenges and solutions for Atlantic Canadian communities.  In this episode:    The journey for KJ from Bermuda to New Brunswick  Regional and community collaboration  The opportunity for rural economic development in Atlantic Canada  Why KJ is running for Mayor of his regional community in Nova Scotia  How communities need to prepare for climate change, especially in rural areas of Atlantic Canada  How community-centric innovation and creating ecosystems can lead to problem-solving  How policy development needs to be built outside of election cycles, and how it can be done by empowering people and community champions.  How academic research is allowing KJ to test social incubation projects.   Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to past episodes of UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Aziz, VP Business Development for Kassian Interior Design and Planning, has been practicing architecture around the world for 30 years. He is also the Chair of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the University of Alberta's Alumni Council. In this podcast, he discusses how the architecture improves the human experience, his belief in service not just in his own profession and shares his stories of coming to Canada and studying at the University of Alberta. WTJ? is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes Phishing, AI and frauds and scams that specifically impact Canadian students/alumni.

Josh LeBrun (BBA'17) is Executive Director of 12 Neighbours, the tiny-home affordable housing community in Fredericton which has seen success – and global admiration – over the past couple of years. Now complete at 96 homes, the community-focused organization has turned its attention to social enterprise, providing low-barrier, progressive employment opportunities for the people it serves.   Josh has a passion for social enterprise, entrepreneurship and meaningful contribution. He has a background in both business and design, and co-founded his own business before turning his attention to 12 Neighbours.  In this episode:    Josh's background and how he started working with his father, Marcel LeBrun, on the 12 Neighbours enterprise.  The three phases of 12 Neighbours and the goal of doing good in the community.  What it's like working with family.  The people, profit, planet model of social business.  The challenges of running a social enterprise at the ground level.   How to pay attention and market social enterprise more broadly.   The importance of being able to work within a team.   Links and resources:    Josh's LinkedIn  12 Neighbours  UNB Pond-Deshpande Centre  UNB TME program  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to past episodes of UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Fraud Awareness: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about how to protect yourself from fraud brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes fraud statistics and reporting. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Adam Pinkoski ('16 BKin) Asst. Director of Performance Science for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers speaks about the limitless possibilities of his relatively new field and how he came to work with this incredible group of athletes. His journey took him from teaching to industrial research. Adam also explores persistence in times of unknown and his thoughts on being the youngest instructor at the UofA to deliver a last lecture. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Shilo Boucher (BBA'00), is President and CEO of the YMCA of Southwest New Brunswick, one of the largest employers and community service organizations in the province. Shilo attended UNB on the Saint John campus, graduating from business administration in 1999, then worked at two large public accounting firms while obtaining her CPA before landing at the Saint John YMCA in 2006. She held roles as the chief financial officer and chief operating officer before taking on the role of president and CEO in 2011.   Shilo has been tremendously involved in helping to grow the community of Saint John and region, having served on the Saint John Airport board of directors, president of The Resource Centre for Youth, director of FusionSJ and River Valley Recreational Center, chair of the board for Credit Counselling Services of Atlantic Canada, and the treasurer for the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Saint John. She was also recently named to the board of directors for Port Saint John.   Host Katie Davey (BA'17) chats with her about being an active member of the community through building good governance and providing a helping hand.  In this episode:    A backgrounder on the wide range of activities of the YMCA in southern New Brunswick and Saint John.  How community programs are supporting employment and the economy.  How to do community health better  Growing as a leader and working with a board of directors  How to keep planning for the future and learning how to think strategically about future needs  The importance of good governance for both non-profits and corporate    Links and resources:    Shilo's LinkedIn  YMCA of Southwest NB  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to past episodes of UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

In this special episode as the finale to Season 3, we turn the tables on UNBeknownst host Katie Davey (BA'17). In her day job, Katie is a public policy expert and social innovator, currently serving as the Pond-Deshpande Centre's (PDC) Executive Director at the University of New Brunswick. Previously, she was the Director of Policy & Media at the Public Policy Forum, and also served as senior advisor in the Office of the Premier of New Brunswick. Armed with a degree in political science from UNB and master's in applied politics from Wilfrid Laurier University, Katie has the perfect mix of academic and real-world savvy to tackle socio-economic challenges through social innovation, entrepreneurship, and public policy. Selected as a top innovator by Atlantic Business Magazine in 2023, Katie is a go-to voice in political commentary and opinion writing, making waves in major publications and as a regular on CBC New Brunswick and Atlantic. She is the Founder and Principal of Femme Wonk and serves on the Board of Directors for the Human Development Council, Action Canada, and other community groups.  In this episode:    Katie's origin story and how she got her start into politics, public policy and advocacy.  The impact of UNB's Pond-Deshponde Centre and what exactly social innovation and social entrepreneurship means on the ground.  The social innovation lab – and how that's shifting things in New Brunswick.  Problem-solving through the lens of social good.  The growth of ventures working on social innovation and social good in New Brunswick.  The information/communications challenges of our current environment.  How New Brunswick is stacking up against other jurisdictions around the world for social innovation and growth.    Links and resources:  Katie's LinkedIN  Pond Deshpande Centre  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Podcast recording in front of a live audience with a panel speaking about how to handle stress as you start your career journey featuring: Pegah Salari ('08 MBA), John Fontaine ('08 BA, '09 MA, '20 PhD), Aggie Mikulski ('91 BCom, '14 MBA) and Phil Wong ('85 BSc). WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: alumcar@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Nicole LeBlanc (BBA'00) is a partner with Woven Capital in Tokyo, focusing on investments in mobility, energy, and sustainability that support and accelerate Toyota's mission to build the safest mobility in the world. Prior to that she was a partner in Denmark with 2150, an urban tech & sustainability fund focused on supporting the growth of sustainable cities. She's held previous positions as director of investments for Alphabet's Sidewalk Labs in Toronto, and as director at BDC Capital and at the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation.   Nicole is also a founder and investor in Sandpiper.vc, a women-led venture fund based in Atlantic Canada aiming to support women as both founders and investors. She's a huge proponent of encouraging and supporting women in the venture capital sector, and I'm very excited to talk with her about why that's so important, as well as why she feels so strongly in investing in technology for our collective future.  In this episode:    How Nicole first started in venture capital and the opportunities around the world that led her to becoming an expert in the field  Her position in Toronto at Sidewalk Labs that hooked her on green cities and urban tech.  Why corporate companies have growth/venture capital firms.   How companies can implement sustainability implement solutions in their systems – and why Nicole is excited about startups providing those solutions.   The role of corporate venture capitalist  How smaller municipalities can have a great impact on lives and drive change.  The Copenhagen urban model.  How engaging everyone in communities is key to finding solutions and capital sources.   Why there is a low rate of women in venture capital and how more women can break into it.  How Atlantic Canadian communities can be successful in building smart, sustainable places to live and work, even with fewer resources.   Links and resources:    Nicole's LinkedIN  Woven Capital  Sandpiper Ventures  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Join Craig Wilson '89 Augustana (CLC), the award-winning Senior Editor of CBS Weekend News, as he shares his journey from growing up in Medicine Hat to attending Augustana University, where he laid the foundation for his dynamic career in news reporting and production. In this episode, Craig discusses the state of news in North America, the importance of safeguarding accuracy in a rapidly evolving media landscape. Throughout the conversation, Craig's deep love and support for his Alma Mater, Augustana, shine through, underscoring the role it played in shaping his professional trajectory and importance of giving back. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Marek Komar from the University of Alberta's Career Centre speaks about generalization vs specialization in your career and your identity at work. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin M acLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Dr. Jennifer Woodland (MA'09, PhD'15) is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at UNB's Saint John campus and an Integrated Health Initiative researcher who teaches within the Bachelor of Health program at UNB. She has a PhD in experimental psychology from UNB, with a focus in multisensory perception. Jen has over 10 years of experience in health research – as a research methodologist for Horizon Health Network and Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick. Before her academic appointment, she spent 5 years working in the private health sector as the director of Human Health Factors at Canadian Health Solutions where she led a development team toward multidisciplinary medical innovation products. Her research interests are in multidisciplinary health research on medication adherence and combining the use of evidence-based psychological principles to inform the development and improvement of health product usability.  In this episode:    An explanation of experimental psychology in multisensory perception  How research, clinical and technology areas can work together and are critical for healthcare solutions  A detailed look at what integrated health and integrated health research really means  The Integrated Health Initiative (IHI) at UNB's Saint John campus, and the benefits of an intentional health cluster  How to translate research into meaningful health policy  Health literacy for health adherence   Links and resources:  UNB Integrated Health Initiative  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Nakita Valerio is a community organizer, has been an entrepreneur, ran a school in Morocco, has been the head of an independent research institute and now she is a Religious Studies PhD student. Nakita is clear that she wants to be of service to others and her community; Being truly open to the people she meets and her experiences has led her through a very diverse career journey. In this podcast we discuss how to get involved in a new community even though you may feel awkward, exploring your skills and values, and the journey through trust to finding your passions in your career, even when the way there is unorthodox! WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Finances 101: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about finances brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes some tips on creating some savings for yourself. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mi'gmaq entrepreneur Victoria LaBillois (BA'91, MBA'04) is the owner of Wejipeg Excavation Inc. and co-owner of Wejuseg Construction Inc, and oversaw the completion of a major wind park in Gaspesie, Quebec, where the companies trained and engaged over 100 Mi'gmaq tradespeople.   Victoria has served both the First Nation and federal public service, working at the Band, regional, and national levels.  She is currently serving as Vice-Chair of the National Indigenous Economic Development Board, and represents the National Indigenous Economic Development Board in the development of Canada's first National Indigenous Economic Strategy. In addition to advocating for and facilitating conversations at the highest levels around economic reconciliation, she is all about giving back to her community, serving as a mentor and coach to Indigenous women and helping youth build skills around financial literacy. In 2019 AND 2020, Victoria was honoured by the WXN as one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.  In this episode:    How Victoria went from Arts graduate to owner of a construction and excavation company  Context around why we need to talk about economic reconciliation for Canada's Indigenous peoples  What economic reconciliation practically means   The process of drafting a National Indigenous Economic Strategy for Canada and creating a strategy to advance economic reconciliation – and highlights from this important document that guides government, academia and corporate Canada  The 4 essential ingredients to economic prosperity for Indigenous peoples in Canada   How all of us can help further economic reconciliation  Links and resources:  Victoria's LinkedIn  National Indigenous Economic Strategy  Wejuseg  UNB story on Victoria  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

In the episode Elan MacDonald (VP External Relations at the University of Alberta) discusses her career and key moments in her career that helped build the skills in order for her to become a leader. She shares five foundational lessons she's learned throughout her career that have guided and formed her leadership. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Finances 101: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about finances brought to you by TD Insurance. This episode includes some tips on managing debt. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Social and technology entrepreneur Tosin Ajibola (MEng'20) moved from Nigeria to Canada to earn a Master of Engineering degree in Technology Management and Entrepreneurship from UNB. Out of that hands-on program, he and other newcomer classmates co-developed Welkom-U, an innovative online platform that puts newcomers, immigrants, and international students in touch with the things they need to survive and thrive. As CEO of Welkom-U, Tosin is focused on solving problems through technology AND making a social impact.   He is a member of the Atlantic Growth Solutions team, and he serves on the board of Venn Innovation, on the board of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce and on the advisory board at Social Enterprise World Forum. He also leads the Atlantic Canada Chapter of BlackBoysCode, a non-profit organization that aims to improve the future of young black boys through Computer Science and Technology. And he's been getting noticed: he was named a Top 30 under 30 Innovator in Atlantic Canada in 2021, a Top 25 Canadian Immigrant in 2022 & Top Youth Immigrant in Canada 2022.  In this episode:    Tosin's personal experience starting a new life in Canada and how that helped inform his startup idea  The challenges that newcomers to Canada face, and how Tosin and Welkom-U are working to reduce or eliminate those.   Why retention of immigrants is important to Canada and the Maritime region and what we can do to increase that retention.  How leveraging technology and entrepreneurship can be used for a larger social purpose – and how that makes all the difference in Canada.     Links and resources:    Tosin's LinkedIn  Welkom-U  Canada's Top 25 Immigrants   Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Pegah Salari, member of Alumni Council and Chair of the Career Services Committee, shares lessons she's learned about networking, notably about the importance of not tying your entire network and identity to your current job. She also discusses her career in sales, what she loves about it, what surprised her, the importance of mentorship (even if a mentor disappoints you) and trusting your gut. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Finances 101: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about finances brought to you by TD Insurance.This episode includes some tips on using credit. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

H. Wade MacLauchlan (LLB'81) is a well-known Canadian legal expert, academic, university administrator, politician and community leader. As premier of Prince Edward Island from 2015-19, he led an expansion and diversification of PEI's economy and the growth and rejuvenation of the province's population, while contributing to historic, regional initiatives in immigration, infrastructure and economic growth. Prior to politics, MacLauchlan was the longest-serving president of the University of Prince Edward Island from 1999-2011, and dean of law at the University of New Brunswick from 1991-1996. In this episode:    How MacLauchlan got into academia and then politics  Insights into Atlantic Canadian policy on immigration and growth  The housing crisis and the solutions needed now  How higher education and university can do the most they can in a time of growth  The role of universities with respect to growth and immigration  Links and resources:    Wade MacLauchlan  Announcement of MacLauchlan as UNB Chancellor  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Finances 101: a series of mini episodes where we provide tips to young grads about finances brought to you by TD Insurance.This episode includes some tips on budgeting. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mohamed Bagha (BAMHT'05, MIDST'13) is the managing director of the Saint John Newcomers Centre and chair of the Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce. Originally from Kenya, he arrived in Saint John in the early 2000s to complete his post-secondary education at UNB and has been part of the newcomer support scene in the Port City for over a decade.   Mohamed is interested in helping grow and strengthen the community and is passionate about helping newcomers be part of that growth. He's worked on initiatives to help newcomers settle more easily in their new home, and to help everyone see the value of community-building work to grow the services available to newcomers. Join us for a conversation about community-building and the role that both newcomers and long-time community members have in working together.    In this episode:    What experiential learning programs do to help students, especially newcomers, build a network and become engaged in their community.  Why building a network is so important for engagement and success.  The important work of the Saint John Newcomers Centre – to both newcomers and the community.  Why Mohamed believes Atlantic Canadian cities are the best places to live.  His optimism for growth for the future, and why newcomers are central to that growth.  How to employ DEI to help overcome challenges for employers recruiting a talented workforce.   How we can create opportunities to make the city the best place to do business.      Links and resources:    Saint John Newcomers Centre  Saint John Region Chamber of Commerce  Mohamed's LinkedIn profile  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Learn about the wonderful careers of these two stars from Bear Grease, the hit musical- including how they came to the acting profession, their tips for staying grounded and adjusting to life on campus. If you would like to see Bear Grease performed near you, please visit: https://beargreaselive.com/ WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: alumcar@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Barbara Wasson (BScCS'82) is the director for SLATE - The Science of Learning and Technology, the Norwegian national centre for learning analytics. She is one of the founders of Kaleidoscope, a European Network of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning and has been the principal researcher on numerous Norwegian and international projects. She is also member of the Norwegian Ministry of Education's Expert group on Learning Analytics and the Council of Europe Expert Group on AI in Education.   Barbara is passionate about learning analytics, AI and education, learning games, e-assessment, teacher inquiry, and data literacy. Host Katie Davey chats with her about the future of data and technology in learning design.  In this episode:    Barbara's experience growing up around computers at UNB and how she got into learning analytics and AI  Policy around learning analytics and AI in the classroom and how privacy and ethics policy is crucial.   How much data can we use to aid in learning without harming children's privacy?  The astounding amount of important data all around us, and the dilemmas this causes for teaching and learning in schools.  The importance of data literacy and AI and how to prepare people for how AI will be a part of daily life soon.  How to learn with AI, and empowering students at an early age to use technology and AI.   Who decides what knowledge is? How does that affect creativity and innovation?  Barbara's thoughts on future trends in technology in learning.  Links and resources:   The story of the Wasson family and computer science at UNB   University of Bergen   AI and Education paper by Barbara Wasson  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Appellant Ummugulsum Yatar was injured in a motor vehicle accident. Ms. Yatar applied to her insurer, TD Insurance Meloche Monnex (hereafter, “TD”) for housekeeping and home maintenance benefits, as well as income replacement benefits (IRB). TD initially paid those benefits. About a year later, following insurance medical examinations, TD denied Ms. Yatar's claim for housekeeping and home maintenance benefits. Several months after that, TD denied her IRB claim. Ms. Yatar brought an application before the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) to challenge the denial of her insurance benefits claim. The application was dismissed. She requested a reconsideration of the LAT decision, which was also dismissed. Ms. Yatar then brought an appeal on questions of law and an application for judicial review of the LAT reconsideration decision before the Divisional Court. The court dismissed both the appeal and the application. The Court of Appeal dismissed Ms. Yatar's appeal from the Divisional Court's decision. Argued Date 2023-11-15 Keywords Administrative law - Boards and tribunals, Appeals, Judicial review - Administrative law — Boards and tribunals — Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT) — Appeals — Judicial review — Appellant injured in motor vehicle accident, insurer denying claim for benefits — LAT dismissing appellant's benefits claim — Appellant simultaneously appealing on questions of law and seeking judicial review on questions of fact and mixed fact and law — Whether the Court of Appeal erred in concluding that the legislature's decision to limit the right of appeal to pure questions of law restricted the availability of judicial review concerning other questions to rare or unusual cases — Whether the Court of Appeal erred in concluding the adjudicator's decision was reasonable — Licence Appeal Tribunal Act, 1999, S.O. 1999, c. 12, Sch. G — Insurance Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. I.8 — Judicial Review Procedure Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. J.1. Notes (Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave) Disclaimers This podcast is created as a public service to promote public access and awareness of the workings of Canada's highest court. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Court. The original version of this hearing may be found on the Supreme Court of Canada's website. The above case summary was prepared by the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada (Law Branch).

Joel Huculak is the CEO and founder of Motiversity, one of the largest motivational media companies in the world with over 10 million subscribers and 1 billion lifetime views on YouTube. In this episode, Joel discusses his journey from engineering to entrepreneurship including how his UAlberta degree prepared him for the career leap and his lifelong interest in motivational speakers. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sara Taaffe is a senior project manager with the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership in London, England. After graduating with a leadership degree from UNB's Renaissance College, Sara began applying her passion for social innovation in Atlantic Canada's technology sector, but after four years began to feel disillusioned with the push for economic growth without putting value on sustainability, ethics, local business and consumer experience. She disconnected off-grid and began to understand the significant agency that individuals hold in creating positive changes through our day-to-day decisions. Indeed, the compounding effect of these decisions has tremendous influence on that of the wider economy. Now working in nature-related finance at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, she explores the intersection of economic progress and sustainability to better understand how to synergize the two. In this episode:    Sara's experience diverting from the corporate world to go off-grid for three years.  What are the roles of consumers vs corporations and governments and other stakeholders in driving the change that's needed for a sustainable economy?  What nature-related finance means.  How nature and climate are showing up as macroeconomic risks with various financial institutions. What consumers and citizens CAN do to help and why Sara is optimistic for our future.    Links and resources:    Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership  UNB Renaissance College  London School of Economics  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

In this conversation, our host Emily Lint sits down with Sylvie Makhzoum and Licenia Rojas about their experiences designing Agile transformations in the complex world of enterprise data and infrastructure while also diving deep into the complex nature of being a technical female leader in the world today. They provided some great perspectives not only as female leaders, but as those of non-white heritage, with their own cultural hurdles to overcome. Tune in to learn about how to navigate AI in data-driven design in Agile digital transformations and how to navigate your future as a technical leader.   About the Featured Guest   Licenia Rojas, is Senior Vice President, Chief Engineer and Chief Architect at TD Bank Group. She is responsible for the Technology Strategy at TD and as head of four Practices (Architecture, Software Engineering, Quality Engineering, and Analyst practices), Licenia is focused on attracting and developing top talent and building best practices and standards to deliver capabilities faster, better, and simpler for customers at TD. Prior to her role at TD, Licenia dedicated 23 years at American Express, driving significant contributions to innovation, and expansion of digital capabilities as the Senior Vice President and Unit CIO. Licenia is a proud advocate of women in technology and frequently participates in various events to inspire and share insights on how to be your authentic self in the workplace.   Sylvie Makhzoum is the Executive Product Owner and Vice President of Data as a Service (DaaS), under the Platforms &Technology organization at TD. She is focused on TD's enterprise data transformation, enabling the shift to a data-driven organization. DaaS was the first Platform deployed under the Next Evolution of Work (NEW) organizational initiative at TD. Sylvie is team-first people leader with a history of maximizing business value through strategic data streams, assets, and products. Notably, she formed the data strategy for TD Insurance from 2015 to 2021, which was the largest data project across the Bank and the first to be delivered through Agile methodology.   Follow Licenia Rojas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/licenia-rojas-1a2b0544/  Follow Sylvie Makhzoum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvie-makhzoum/    The Women in Agile community champions inclusion and diversity of thought, regardless of gender, and this podcast is a platform to share new voices and stories with the Agile community and the business world, because we believe that everyone is better off when more, diverse ideas are shared.   Podcast Library: www.womeninagile.org/podcast Women in Agile Org Website: www.womeninagile.org    Connect with us on social media! LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/womeninagile/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/womeninagile/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/womeninagileorg    Please take a moment to rate and review the Women in Agile podcast on your favorite podcasting platform. This is the best way to help us amplify the voices and wisdom of the talent women and allies in our community! Be sure to take a screenshot of your rating and review and post it on social media with the hashtag #womeninagile to help spread the word and continue to elevate Women in Agile.   About our Host   Emily Lint is a budding industry leader in the realm of business agility. Energetic and empathetic she leverages her knowledge of psychology, business, technology, and mindfulness to create a cocktail for success for her clients and peers. Her agile journey officially started in 2018 with a big move from Montana to New Mexico going from traditional ITSM and project management methodologies to becoming an agile to project management translator for a big government research laboratory. From then on she was hooked on this new way of working. The constant innovation, change, and retrospection cured her ever present craving to enable organizations to be better, do better, and provide an environment where her co-workers could thrive.    Since then she has started her own company and in partnership with ICON Agility Services serves, coaches, and trains clients of all industries in agile practices, methodologies, and most importantly, mindset. Please check out her website (www.lintagility.com) to learn more. You can also follow Emily on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilylint/).    About our Sponsor Scrum.org is the Home of Scrum, founded in 2009 by Scrum co-creator Ken Schwaber focused on helping people and teams solve complex problems by improving how they work through higher levels of professionalism. Scrum.org provides free online resources, consistent experiential live training, ongoing learning paths, and certification for people with all levels of Scrum knowledge. You can learn more about the organization by visiting www.scrum.org.

Part of the WTJ?'s series on entrepreneurship. Jennifer Keith had a great, stable job before she left it all behind to launch Epic Food and Drink with her co-founder. She tells us why she made the decision as well as some of the many lessons she's learned along the way including: how to juggle multiple priorities, the importance of knowing your strengths within a team and how to be adaptable in order to reap the benefits of entrepreneurship. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Mike Corey (BSc'08) is a biology graduate turned travel host who never turns down an adventure. His curiosity has sent him searching out cultures, creatures, and locations that most people avoid – with the aim of facing – and even chasing – fear. This intense passion has led him to grow his YouTube Channel “Fearless & Far” to over 2M subscribers, receive 2 Emmy nominations for his Adventure Travel TV program "Uncharted Adventure", and an Ambie nomination for his podcast "Against the Odds".  Mike's career began after receiving his Bachelor of Science from UNB, then backpacking the world for five years volunteering as a research assistant for scientists studying ocean conservation. Bringing a camera along for these trips allowed him to capture the material he needed to win several international travel video competitions and begin his YouTube Channel.   Now a top travel influencer, Mike enjoys teaching others how to face their fears to become happier. In this episode:    The adventure that gave Mike the travel bug and what made him realize the world is gentler than we think.  How his obsession with animals and nature turned into a passion for people.  Lessons he's learned from people he's met in his exotic travels.  Why humans need a challenge and purpose to thrive.  What fearlessness and conquering fear actually means.  The quiet fears that sneak up on you.  He says “fear is the compass” is his life and directs him in his actions.  How everyone can start to face their fears.  The importance of stories – and how they're told everywhere.  Where to listen:   Spotify   Apple Podcasts   Libsyn   Google Podcasts   Links and resources:    Fearless and Far  Mike's YouTube channel  Mike's Instagram  Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website. 

Part of the WTJ?'s series on Entrepreneurship. Faaiza Ramji is probably the only person you'll meet who makes booze out of peas. She and her business partner own Field Notes, a company that makes distilled field spirits. In this episode Faaiza discusses how her curiosity is a cornerstone for developing business ideas, how a school yard marble business got her started down the road to entrepreneurialism, and how she knew immediately what did and didn't fit her vision for a career. WTJ is sponsored by TD Insurance. Got a question? Email us at: wtj@ualberta.ca What the Job? is a University of Alberta Alumni Association podcast Hosted by: Matt Rea Produced by: Jennifer Jenkins and Matt Rea Music: Cottages by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This week on TRF we cover: When you realize your children are genetically predisposed to Monster Trucks, Serge shares some fun facts about his Guinness World Book of Records status. Shout out to TD Insurance! They earned a 5-star review from Shelley. The final word on fixing the gender pay gap from our perspective. Both TA & L&D leadership roles are predominantly held by women according to a global survey of 600,000 in HR. Added bonus, the career paths for each will surprise you. In the news   LinkedIn rolls out ID verification in Canada - and its free! If it feels like there are more cars on the road, there are. 4 out of 5 employees drive to work, exceeding the number of commuters to levels in 2016. Tip of the Week Know who your talent competitors are. Research outside of your industry to understand the choices job seekers have.  Recruiting Insights Practical advice on ways to prove you have a culture of opportunity. Beyond single step promotions, the definition of opportunity can be defined at different points in your career. Survey said, “40% of Hiring Managers admit lying to candidates”, we go deeper to explain why recruiters believe the number is much bigger. This needs to be mandatory on everyone's interview guide. Ask this simple question and you will easily separate the mediocre from the great people managers.   Events TRF Will be broadcasting live from Plum.io booth at HRTech in Las Vegas October October 11th and 12th. TRF Live on the disrupt stage at Recfest in Nashville 13th -14th September. DisruptHR Halifax September 13th.

This week on TRF we cover: When you realize your children are genetically predisposed to Monster Trucks, Serge shares some fun facts about his Guinness World Book of Records status. Shout out to TD Insurance! They earned a 5-star review from Shelley. The final word on fixing the gender pay gap from our perspective. Both TA & L&D leadership roles are predominantly held by women according to a global survey of 600,000 in HR. Added bonus, the career paths for each will surprise you. In the news   LinkedIn rolls out ID verification in Canada - and its free. If it feels like there are more cars on the road, there are. 4 out of 5 employees drive to work, exceeding the number of commuters to levels in 2016. Tip of the Week Know who your talent competitors are. Research outside of your industry to understand the choices job seekers have.  Recruiting Insights Practical advice on ways to prove you have a culture of opportunity. Beyond single step promotions, the definition of opportunity can be defined at different points in your career. Survey said, “40% of Hiring Managers admit lying to candidates”, we go deeper to explain why recruiters believe the number is much bigger. This needs to be mandatory on everyone's interview guide. Ask this simple question and you will easily separate the mediocre from the great people managers.   Events TRF Will be broadcasting live from Plum.io booth at HRTech in Las Vegas October October 11th and 12th. TRF Live on the disrupt stage at Recfest in Nashville 13th -14th September. DisruptHR Halifax September 13th.

Dr. Teresa Fowler (MEd'11) is a researcher who is diving into the sexism, misogyny and hypermasculinity of hockey in Canada and who is now working directly with Hockey Canada to try to correct the enduring problems. She is an assistant professor at Concordia University of Edmonton in the faculty of education. Her research focuses on critical white masculinities and the implications of masculinity on men's mental health in hockey culture as well as anti-colonial pedagogic approaches to teacher education. She received her Master of Education from UNB and PhD from the University of Calgary, and she has over 15 years of professional experience in K-12 education in the areas of guidance and counselling, mental health services, and Indigenous education. Teresa is a member of Scholars Against Abuse in Canadian Sport that have partnered with Center for Children's Rights to push for a judicial inquiry into the sport.   In this episode:    Teresa's family background and how she began noticing indifferences in the culture of young men in hockey  What is causing harm to young hockey players' identities and mental health  Shifting the culture of hockey away from aggression and back to skills and competition.   How silence is hard to break.   Our research shows that sexisim in hockey culture is as normal as the air they breathe.   Shocking examples of sexism grooming in young hockey culture in Canada.  Her work with Hockey Canada to help them make the right changes.  How Hockey Canada can take the lead and make a shift nationwide and why that's important for all sports.  Harassment experienced for doing this kind of work.  How white supremacy is tied to misogyny in hockey in Canada.  The introduction of white male love into men's hockey in the country.  How to begin making positive changes in toxic masculine culture.   How men's equality is important in the conversation.   The status of an inquiry in sport in Canada, and Teresa's recommendation at the inquiry to move sport away from Heritage Canada into Health.       Links and resources:    Article on Dr. Fowler's research  Info from the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC) on Hockey Canada   Thanks to:    Our alumni host, Katie Davey  Music by alumni artist, Beats of Burden   Our alumni Affinity Partners, TD Insurance and Manulife    To listen to UNBeknownst and for more info on the podcast, the hosts and how to subscribe to new episode alerts, visit our website 

As marketing teams change their focus from successful campaign launches to measuring outcomes in an agile operating model, there is a fundamental shift requiring significant trust from the rest of the organization taking place. As Meghan Nameth describes, it is probably the biggest leap of faith that an organization can take, as most people, especially in senior executive positions, are used to seeing everything before it happens. In an agile, outcomes based world, things are very different.Listen in as Meghan and I discuss many of the issues and opportunities facing marketing teams and CMOs today including the effectiveness of creative, placement and message, the effectiveness of AI models versus simple triggers, and how complacency is the enemy of progress. Meghan gives some incredible examples and her established opinions on these and other topics.Meghan Nameth is the former and most recent SVP of Marketing for Loblaw Companies, having led the marketing organization to grow and strengthen some of Canada's most iconic brands from Shoppers Drug Mart, Presidents Choice, No Name, Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Maxi and more...  Meghan joined Loblaw in 2021 from Hudson's Bay Company, where she was CMO and prior to HBC she held several executive positions in brand management, digital marketing, data & analytics and product innovation for PwC, TD Bank & TD Insurance, Mars Canada, and P&G. 

This week on the podcast, we're talking about the importance of considering insurance when looking at our overall financial planning. Host Eva Hartling speaks with Davina Boulineau, Vice President, TD Insurance, Private Client Advice. Davina has spent more than two decades across North America building and nurturing relationships for Private Insurance clients, and at TD, she is a tireless advocate for mentorship and diversity and inclusion. A trailblazer, Davina has built a new, specialized and highly successful division within TD Insurance with ambitious growth plans to better protect consumers. In this conversation, Davina reminds us of the importance of mentorship, encouraging others to shine, seeking different perspectives and never settling for less. And of course, we talk about what kind of insurance needs we should be considering.Thank you to TD Insurance Private Client Advice for their support of today's episode. For a bespoke and unparalleled experience to help protect your lifestyle, visit www.tdinsurance.com/privateclientadvice and book an appointment with an advisor today.........This season of our podcast is brought to you by TD Canada Women in Enterprise. TD is proud to support women entrepreneurs and help them achieve success and growth through its program of educational workshops, financing and mentorship opportunities! Find out how you can benefit from their support! Visit: TBIF: thebrandisfemale.com // TD Women in Enterprise: td.com/ca/en/business-banking/small-business/women-in-business // Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/thebrandisfemale

As neurodiversity is becoming more respected in the corporate world, one of North America's top ten banks, TD Bank Group, has taken steps to adjust its hiring processes, opening the door for talented candidates who were previously excluded. In this episode, I am speaking with Keith Isaac, the VP of Capital Markets, Risk Management for TD Bank Group, and the parent of a child with autism. Keith talks about the new practices adopted within TD Bank to recruit and onboard neurodivergent individuals. As the parent of an autistic child, Keith Isaac has been inspired to bring awareness of neurodiversity into the workplace and effect meaningful change at the bank. Here's to, as TD Bank Group says, “maintaining a welcoming, barrier-free culture for everyone”.Show NotesI hope you enjoy listening as we speak about:00:04:42 From “people with disabilities” to “individuals with diverse abilities”00:05:10 TD Insurance on the forefront 00:07:54 The autism spectrum00:09:47 Barriers need to be broken down00:11:28 Re-imagining the interview process for inclusivity00:14:02 The benefit of COVID and new candidates00:16:30 Technology has been an equalizer00:17:44 Culture and the need for connection00:20:09 The organization benefits through inclusivity00:23:50 Lack of clarity and communication leads to burnout00:25:52 Best practices for ADHD would help all of us00:27:39 How big changes happen 00:32:40 Never needing inclusion or diversity pillars in the future00:35:14 Hopes for Keith's daughterLinksRainmanSpecialisterneFollow TD BankFacebook: @TDBankInstagram: @TD_CanadaLinkedIN: @TDTwitter: @TD_Canada