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As anticipation builds for the RSAC Conference 2025, ISACA leaders Mary Carmichael and Dooshima Dabo'Adzuana join Sean Martin and Marco Ciappelli to preview what the global technology and cybersecurity association has in store for attendees this year. With a focus on expanding community, AI governance, and professional development, their conversation reveals how ISACA is showing up with both timely insights and tangible resources.Mary Carmichael, President of ISACA's Vancouver Chapter and a CPA focused on cybersecurity risk and governance, highlights the session she's co-presenting with Dooshima Dabo'Adzuana: Third-Party AI: What Are You Really Buying? Their talk will explore the increasing complexity of evaluating AI solutions procured from vendors—especially those embedding large language models. Topics include due diligence during procurement, monitoring post-deployment, and assessing whether vendor practices align with internal risk and privacy requirements.Dooshima Dabo'Adzuana, a researcher at Boise State University and leader from ISACA's Abuja Chapter, shares how ISACA members across regions are grappling with similar questions: What does AI mean for my organization? What risks do third-party integrations introduce? She emphasizes the importance of frameworks and educational tools—resources that ISACA is making readily available at their booth (South Expo #2268) and through new certification tracks in AI audit and security.Alongside the AI focus, visitors to the booth can explore results from ISACA's Quantum Pulse Poll and access guidance on encryption readiness for a post-quantum future. The booth will also feature a selfie station and serve as a meeting point for the diverse ISACA community, with members from over 220 chapters worldwide.The conversation rounds out with a critical discussion on cybersecurity career development. Both Mary and Dooshima share personal stories of transitioning into the field—Mary from accounting, Dooshima from insurance—and call for broader recognition of transferable skills. They point to global tools, such as career pathway frameworks supported by ISACA and the UK Cyber Security Council, as essential for addressing the persistent workforce gap.This episode offers a preview of how ISACA is connecting global conversations on AI, quantum, and professional development—making RSAC Conference 2025 not just a tech showcase, but a community gathering rooted in learning and action.Stop by booth 2268 in the South Expo to explore how ISACA are equipping professionals with practical tools for AI governance, quantum readiness, and cybersecurity career growth—and how your organization can benefit from a stronger, more connected community.Learn more about ISACA: https://itspm.ag/isaca-96808Guests:Mary Carmichael, President of ISACA's Vancouver Chapter | https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmichaelmary/Dooshima Dabo'Adzuana, a researcher at Boise State University and leader from ISACA's Abuja Chapter | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dooshima-dabo-adzuana/ResourcesMary and Dooshima's session at RSA Conference: https://path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us25/FullAgenda/page/catalog/session/1737642290064001tqyqLearn more about ISACA's AI resources: https://www.isaca.org/resources/artificial-intelligenceLearn more about ISACA's credentials: https://www.isaca.org/credentialingLearn more and catch more stories from ISACA: https://www.itspmagazine.com/directory/isacaLearn more and catch more stories from RSA Conference 2025 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/rsa-conference-usa-2025-rsac-san-francisco-usa-cybersecurity-event-infosec-conference-coverage______________________Keywords: ai, quantum, cybersecurity, risk, governance, audit, certification, encryption, rsa, rsac, third-party, compliance, career, skills, education, community, brand story, brand marketing, marketing podcast, brand story podcast______________________Catch all of our event coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/technology-and-cybersecurity-conference-coverageWant to tell your Brand Story Briefing as part of our event coverage? Learn More

Praveen has been a principal of Varshney Capital Corp., a Vancouver based family office, since 1991. He's also a Founding Director of Pyfera Growth Capital & a Founding Director of Humanitas Smart Planet Fund, both with a social impact focus. Mr. Varshney obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia in 1987 and is a FCPA, FCA. He has been a Director or Officer of many publicly traded companies over the years including one of Canada's largest fintech companies, Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ: MOGO & TSX: MOGO) (Co-Founder). He is also a Co-Founder of NEXE Innovations (TSX.V : NEXE) and of Little Kitchen Academy, and former CFO of Carmanah Technologies which became Canada's largest solar company, and of The Plastic Bank. He was also Co-Founder of a predecessor of Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX : MPVD) who's Gahcho Kue project in September 2016 became the world's largest new diamond mine since 2003 & De Beers' (MPVD's partner) second-largest producer behind its Jwaneng mine in Botswana. Praveen is a member of the Vancouver Chapter of EO since 1996, Toniic, TiE Vancouver (Founding Director) & Silicon Valley Blockchain Society - Vancouver Chapter (Founding Director). He's also served on a number of non-profit boards such as the Varshney Family Foundation, Dalai Lama Center for Peace + Education, the Vancouver Foundation & a Founding Member of Instruments Beyond Borders. He's also an SVP Vancouver Partner, a Director of Foundations for Social Change, and on the Advisory Boards of Room to Read Vancouver and The Thomas Edison Innovation Foundation in New Jersey. He also Co-Founded with his daughter, Jaiya, Down to the Last Straw, a global movement to reduce plastic waste with a major focus on single-use plastic straws. Praveen is also a recipient of Business in Vancouver's 40 Under 40 Awards, the 2020 Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Wendy McDonald Diversity Awards Outstanding Mentor and the 2021 inaugural, 2022 & 2023 Business in Vancouver Top 500 Most Influential Business Leaders in BC (Banking & Finance – Private Equity, Venture Capital & Hedge Funds category).

Marcus New is a pioneer in the pre-IPO asset class, with a career that spans over three decades in the private and public financial markets. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of InvestX, a firm headquartered in Vancouver, that delivers access and liquidity to the growth equity asset class and empowers the sell-side to invest and trade in institutional quality private equity. Marcus is also the Founder and Chair (and previously CEO) of Stockhouse Publishing – one of North America's leading online financial communities and a global hub for accredited investors. Prior to launching Stockhouse, Marcus built Stockgroup Media, an online information company whose client base consisted of the top Canadian brokerage firms, global institutional sales desks, and hedge funds. Marcus is passionate about entrepreneurship and has made it his life's mission to be at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the financial markets. He has served as the past President of the Vancouver Chapter and Canadian Conference Chair for the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) and was a finalist for Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year" Pacific Region. Marcus is an alumni of MIT's "Birthing of Giants" program and holds a B.A. with a Business Major from Trinity Western University. Entrepreneurs are the backbone of Canada's economy. To support Canada's businesses, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Want to stay up-to-date on the latest #entrepreneur podcasts and news? Subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter

The Business of Meetings – Episode 143 – How to Keep Your Best People with Mike Desjardins We are delighted to be speaking with Mike Desjardins today! Mike is an amazing development leader! He created a company called ViRTUS that works with large corporations to help them with leadership development.  Mike is with us today to discuss his business and developing a company culture.  We hope you enjoy listening to today's fascinating conversation with Mike Desjardins! Bio: MIKE DESJARDINS: At the heart of ViRTUS is our CEO, Mike. Mike is emotionally intelligent and driven. His core motivation is to make a difference in the lives of others. That is to say, his passion is creating positive change for his colleagues, clients, and community. With a Bachelor of Commerce from UBC's Sauder School of Business, a CPHR designation, and over two decades of experience transforming businesses, he is a master in the realm of strategy and leadership development. From entrepreneurial businesses to large public companies and public-sector organizations, Mike focuses on driving return on investment in every client engagement. In June 2002, the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) invited Mike to become a member. After spending six years on the board, he served as President of the Vancouver Chapter. In January 2006, Mike was the recipient of the BIV Top 40 Under 40 Award. From 2010-2016, Mike sat on the board of directors for the Human Resource Management Association of BC (now CPHR BC). Since 2017, Mike has been a member of the Advisory Board of Robinson Group. Mike focuses on strategy, growth, and vision for ViRTUS. Passionate about leveraging his team, he engages them all in co-creating ViRTUS's future vision and determining their role in it. Above all, ViRTUS is his vehicle to empower leaders, both within the company and among our clients. Mike is passionate about skiing, yoga, running, CrossFit, and anything in the self-improvement bucket. In his community, his focus is on what he can do for others, and he loves nothing more than spending time with his daughter and wife. Mike's journey Mike's story began when he was in his second year of college when a company offered to pay for the rest of his business school tuition in return for him working for them after he graduated. That turned into a ten-year journey, which led to him becoming president of the second-largest division of that company.  A journey of personal exploration Mike achieved all the goals he wanted to have by the time he was thirty, just after he turned twenty-six. Although his life looked great on paper, he realized he did not enjoy the life he had created. That sent him on an eighteen-month journey of personal exploration to figure out what he truly wanted. Then an opportunity arose for him to do a startup. So he quit his job in 2000, joined the startup, and leaped into an uncertain future. A new business model  Over the next few years, Mike bought out all four other partners in the original business, which focused on developing leaders in peer groups. He did not want to replicate his previous life in which he traveled all the time, so he decided to go after what was ten percent of the business revenue and grow and expand that so he would not have to travel so much.  Surviving the recession When Mike's company lost half its revenue in September of 2008, he gave himself four months to get things working again. Just before his deadline, a utility company in British Columbia asked him to do some work for them the following year. They also asked him to pre-invoice them, which covered all his outstanding costs, and kept the company going. Big brands Soon after that, they landed five big brands. That put them on the map, so they leveraged those brands to get as many other companies as possible. That allowed them to spend the next ten years focusing on doing the work they love, developing leaders, from CEOs and executives to VPs, directors, high-potential leaders, and managers, with a firm grounding in emotional intelligence.  Mark's decision to build a great life Part of Mark's decision to build a great life came from him recognizing that his father's premature decline and early passing as a result of Parkinson's disease; Lewy body dementia, could also happen to him.  Holidays Mark insists everyone on his team takes their vacation every year rather than getting paid out for it, and everyone gets to take off the week in and around Christmas. In the summer when they are not so busy, he also gives his people “Half-day Friday's” so they get more time to enjoy the good weather! Flexibility Mark's employees are given the flexibility to take time off during the week to get their hair cut, do some shopping, or pick up their kids from school. Accountability Mark's business has a very high level of accountability, and everyone looks out for everyone else. That is why it works so well! Culture A big challenge with company culture is not letting things slide. When they are allowed to slide, it says that things are okay and that eventually becomes part of the culture. Similarly, exceptions must get recognized as exceptions.  A deeper level of empathy As a result of the pandemic, there's been a fundamental shift over the last two years that resulted in a need for leaders to have a deeper level of empathy.   Mark's prediction Based on what we are seeing today, Mark predicts that the business world will change to a hoteling model in the future. That means people will no longer be expected to work in centralized offices from nine to five, Monday to Friday. Instead, they will work with a flexible hybridized model that allows them to come and go as they choose between their homes and company-owned offices, with empathy from their boss. Changing occupations He also thinks that many people will leave companies that are inflexible or change their occupations entirely and get into different lines of work.  Narcissistic leadership When fear gets in the way, people tend to do bad things. The same thing can happen to leaders with strong personalities.  Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with Mike Desjardins On his website On LinkedIn Books mentioned: Build: An Unorthodox Guide to Making Things Worth, Making by Tony Fadell

Marcus New is the Managing Partner & Chief Entrepreneur of InvestX Capital. InvestX investments have included; SpaceX, Airbnb, Lyft, Impossible Foods, Pinterest, Spotify, Palantir, Dropbox, Docusign, Kraken and other global category leaders. Furthermore, through Marcus's family office, he has led more than 150 private placements into early-stage private and public companies.    Prior to InvestX, Marcus was the Founder and Chairman (and previously the CEO) of Stockhouse Publishing – one of North America's leading online financial communities and a global hub for accredited investors. Before launching Stockhouse, Marcus built Stockgroup Media, an online information company whose client base consisted of the top Canadian brokerage firms, global institutional sales desks, and hedge funds.   Marcus is an active participant in the entrepreneurial community, having served as the past President of the Vancouver Chapter and Canadian Conference Chair for the Entrepreneurs Organization (EO).

On this show, host Alison McGill chats with luxury wedding and event planner Aly Armstrong, founder, and CEO of Aly Armstrong Event Planning & Design. Aly is renowned for the gorgeous, next-level parties she produces, and as an advocate for entrepreneurship. Aly is the Executive Director of the Entrepreneurs Organization, Vancouver Chapter, and founder and creator of the incredible FLEUR luxury wedding show in Vancouver. Listen to this episode as Aly takes us through a day in the life of a luxury event planner, what details she thinks are worth the splurge, the best part of a wedding day, and the one thing she wants everyone to know about setting a budget before diving into wedding planning. This episode of Aisle Seat is brought to you by Michael Hill, your number one destination for weddings. Since 1979, they've been helping customers find the perfect pieces for their special day no matter your style or budget. Visit michaelhill.ca to find your nearest store or to book your free virtual consultation. ... Find out more about Aisle Seat.

Dr. Nathan Regier is honored to have David Katz as a guest, who has been named one of the world's most compassionate entrepreneurs by Salt Magazine. David is the founder and CEO of Plastic Bank an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic, which is a global network of micro recycling markets that empowers the poor to transcend poverty by cleaning the environment. The Plastic Bank is an ecosystem that provides an opportunity for the world to collect and trade plastic waste as a currency. David is the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health, recipient of the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia community award, recipient of the Earnst and Young Lifetime Achievement Award, he is the Past President of the Vancouver Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) and named the Entrepreneur Organizations, Global Citizen. In today's episode, David shares how transformative has been for him to create and work for The Plastic Bank. He also details what makes a compassionate leader focusing on the power of living in the present moment with awareness and consciousness, and that boldness is required to, despite the fear of failure, changing the world in a profound way.   Key Takeaways: [2:19] David talks about the influences that brought him where he is today. [6:40] Whatever is hard for you, is there for you. [8:16] How did Plastic Bank come to be? [11:03] The problem is not the plastic, is the way we view it. [11:11] How is Plastic Bank changing the way we view plastic? [12:44] David shares examples in which The Plastic Bank has changed people's lives. [14:46] David talks about how he was transformed as a result of helping others. [17:37] David speaks about The Plastic Bank's partnerships and where the plastic goes. [19:47] All the plastic that has ever been produced is almost all still on the planet. [21:01] How is being a compassionate entrepreneur different from being any other entrepreneur? [23:10] Being conscious, awake, and present is all that matters, anything else outside of right now is just an ego construct. [25:35] What are the thriving organization going to be like in the future? [26:51] David talks about other organizations' great work in making the world a better place. [28:57] David shares some actionable steps to start moving towards changing people's lives on this planet. [31:16] David shares about the organizations that have the same focus as The Plastic Bank. [32:45] What is something David is struggling with right now? [34:40] Be bold enough to create a profound shift in society. [36:17] Nate shares his key takeaways from an eye-opening conversation with David Katz.   Mentioned in this episode: The Compassion Mindset Learn more about  David Katz Plastic Bank Follow David Katz on Twitter   Tweetables: “The perfect is the enemy of the good enough.” #oncompassion  “Whatever is difficult for you, is there for you to get stronger and capable of overcoming that challenge.” #oncompassion “You can't donate the end of poverty.” #oncompassion “Make solutions simpler so that more people can do them.”  #oncompassion “You have an immense amount of power being who you are and what you have.” #oncompassion 

David Katz has been named one of the world's most compassionate entrepreneurs by Salt magazine. He is the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health, recipient of the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia community award, recipient of the Earnst and Young Lifetime Achievement award, is the Past President of the Vancouver Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), and named the Entrepreneur Organizations, Global Citizen. David is the founder and CEO of The Plastic Bank, an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic. The Plastic Bank is a global network of micro recycling markets that empower the poor to transcend poverty by cleaning the environment. The Plastic Bank is an eco-system that provides an opportunity for the world to collect and trade plastic waste as a currency. Global partners include SC Johnson, Henkel, Procter & Gamble, Carton Pack and Advansa and more. His humanitarian work has earned him international recognition. David has been featured in hundreds of international news and investigative articles, including Forbes, Time Magazine, Fast Company, Business Week, and National Geographic. David can be found at TED.com, is featured in an award-winning documentary and starred in an international reality television show. David is a steward of the earth and a champion for the poor. About Plastic Bank Plastic Bank® empowers the regenerative society. We are helping the world stop ocean plastic while improving the lives of collector communities. Plastic Bank builds ethical recycling ecosystems in coastal communities and reprocesses the materials for reintroduction into the global manufacturing supply chain. Collectors receive a premium for the materials they collect which helps them provide basic family necessities such as groceries, cooking fuel, school tuition, and health insurance. Plastic Bank's certified blockchain platform secures the entire transaction and provides real-time data visualization – allowing for transparency, traceability, and rapid scalability. The collected material is reborn as Social Plastic® which can be easily reintegrated into products and packaging as part of a closed-loop supply chain. Plastic Bank currently operates in Haiti, Brazil, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Egypt. Learn more at plasticbank.com.

David has been named one of the world’s most compassionate entrepreneurs by Salt magazine. He is the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health, recipient of the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia community award, recipient of the Earnst and Young Lifetime Achievement Award, is the Past President of the Vancouver Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), and named the Entrepreneur Organizations, Global Citizen. David is the founder and CEO of The Plastic Bank, an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic. The Plastic Bank is a global network of micro recycling markets that empower the poor to transcend poverty by cleaning the environment. The Plastic Bank is an ecosystem that provides an opportunity for the world to collect and trade plastic waste as a currency. Global partners include IBM, Shell Energy, SC Johnson, Aldi, Henkel, and more. His humanitarian work has earned him international recognition. David has been featured in hundreds of international news and investigative articles, including Forbes, Time Magazine, Fast Company, Business Week, and National Geographic. David can be found at TED.com, is featured in an award-winning documentary and starred in an international reality television show. David is a steward of the earth and a champion for the poor.

Frank and forthright conversation with David Katz, founder of Plastic Bank, you can also catch him speaking this week at Sangeeta Waldron's Book Event - Corporate Social Responsibility Is Not Public Relations; Feb 18, 2021 David has been named one of the world's most compassionate entrepreneurs by Salt magazine. He is the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health, recipient of the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia community award, recipient of the Earnst and Young Lifetime Achievement award, is the Past President of the Vancouver Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), and named the Entrepreneur Organizations, Global Citizen. David is the founder and CEO of The Plastic Bank, an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic. The Plastic Bank is a global network of micro recycling markets that empower the poor to transcend poverty by cleaning the environment. The Plastic Bank is an eco-system that provides an opportunity for the world to collect and trade plastic waste as a currency. Global partners include IBM, Shell Energy, SC Johnson, Aldi, Henkel and more. His humanitarian work has earned him international recognition. David has been featured in hundreds of international news and investigative articles, including Forbes, Time Magazine, Fast Company, Business Week, and National Geographic. David can be found at TED.com, is featured in an award-winning documentary and starred in an international reality television show. David is a steward of the earth and a champion for the poor.

Scott Barker is a true gemstone in the Sales Development world. Pure grit and hustle, he failed his way to success. Things weren't always sunshine and rainbows for Scott but he always knew that if he kept getting up, failure after failure to head towards his dream that one day it will come true. Indeed it did. Scott was way above everyone in his time. When he picked up his dream role over at Sales Hacker, he did everything he possibly can do and treated the application as if it was a sales process. He was competing against other sales professionals with experience at large tech companies such as DocuSign and SalesForce just to name a few. Come join us as he blesses the 1Up Sales Development Podcast to show some love and share insights on how to get the job done. About Named a “Top 25 Sales Leaders You Should Get To Know in 2020” by Crunchbase. Currently the Head of Strategic Engagement at Outreach.io, oversee revenue at Sales Hacker (acquired in 2018), host of The Sales Engagement Podcast, author of The Forecast newsletter and head of the Vancouver Chapter of The Revenue Collective. Outreach is the #1 sales engagement platform in the world that will help make your team a revenue driving machine. Sales Hacker is the smartest community of B2B sales professionals on the planet. We help sales professionals get better at their job by doing it smarter. Outreach acquired Sales Hacker in 2018. The Sales Engagement Podcast is where you can listen to tactical advice from some of the best sales & marketing pros across all titles and industries. The Forecast is a weekly newsletter that helps you stay ahead of the curve by learning about future best practices that drive growth. Subscribe for free: https://theforecastnow.substack.com/ Our chapter of the Revenue Collective is an invite-only, private community of the best sales and marketing leaders in Vancouver. My personal outlook is pretty simple: I would like to spend my life solving interesting problems with interesting people. And I want to help as many people along the way as I can. Love > Fear Twitter: @scottbsales Insta: @scottybarks www.saleshacker.com

Are you an accountant or CPA looking for a specialization? The Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation could be for you! Steve Wilson, President of the Vancouver Chapter of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, joins me on the podcast to discuss the CFE credentials. Who is the designation for? What does it take to succeed? What makes a good fraud examiner? What is the profession like? Whether you're an accountant looking to gain an edge in your career or looking to begin a new career, I think there's a lot of great insights from Steve on what a career as a fraud examiner is like. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adrianlaw/message

Is Commercial better than Residential? Only the best assets deserve to be part of your portfolio. Afterall, there are only so much time and money. There are many strategies to real estate but could there be other asset classes that could reduce risk and enhance returns? I have a special guest, Stephen Gammer on the show to discuss the benefits of Commerical Real Estate. He is the past president of CCIM of the Vancouver Chapter discusses why and how to add Commercial Assets to your portfolio. I have worked with Stephen personally for years and his knowledge of the Commercial market is comprehensive and objective. Most importantly, the perspective on what assets would give us the biggest benefit, most sustainably and with longevity.

PLEASE NOTE: This session was recorded in March 2020 and therefore reflects the information that was currently available at the time. For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, please check the BCCDC website. With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, we have moved the T1D Huddle online! We know there are many questions surrounding the virus, pandemic, vaccines and other prevention methods, current research, and safety concerns for individuals with type 1 diabetes. In this session, Gerri Klein will try to alleviate some of these uncertainties by providing the latest guidelines available on COVID-19 and T1D management. Gerri has a Master's Degree in Nursing from UBC and has been a Certified Diabetes Educator since 1998. She served on the Examination Committee for the Canadian Diabetes Educators Certification Board and is a past executive of the Vancouver Chapter of the Diabetes Association Educators Section. She was a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of The Diabetes Communicator for 3 years, a publication offering information to Diabetes Canada's Diabetes Educator Section (DES) members across Canada. Gerri is currently the National Editor for the Canadian Journal of Diabetes. Over 18 and interested in sharing your experiences living with type 1? Register to attend a live huddle at www.t1dhuddle.com

Danielle is the Founder of Business Babes Collective, a global inclusive community for female entrepreneurs focused on education and community to help women make an impact through their work and businesses. Danielle started out in the business world through marketing, events & social media. Danielle discovered her love for building relationships & networking and in 2015 launched the Vancouver Chapter of Business Babes Collective. Since then, Business Babes Collective has grown to 5 chapters that expand across North America and reach over 80,000+ women through social media and online communities. We talk about building a community, learning from other like-minded people, and getting outside your comfort zone. Find her @danilivinglife or check out the Business Babes Collective website to attend one of her amazing events.

Should BC hospices be allowed to refuse assisted dying? Guest: Alex Muir, Co-chair, Dying With Dignity Canada's Vancouver Chapter

Join Michelle as she talks to Danielle Wiebe, Founder of “Business Babes Collective”, a global platform of business women from around the world based on collaboration and community. Listen as they discuss: -Danielle’s journey into entrepreneurship and inspiration for         creating the Collective. -Expanding the Collective across Canada and the US      -Social media is not a one person job but a team effort. Danielle is a multi-passionate entrepreneur and founder of “Business Babes Collective”  She is passionate about building community, hosting events, consulting, speaking and masterminding. She started out in the business world through marketing, events and social media and went on to help her Mom (and lifetime entrepreneur) Linda, build a global consulting company. Danielle discovered her love for building relationships and networking and in 2015 Launched the Vancouver Chapter of Business Babes Collective, Vancity Business Babes. Since then, Business Babes Collective has grown to include 5 chapters from all across North America. She now spends most of her time helping women level up their businesses through taking massive action on their dreams.   Personal links: https://www.businessbabescollective.com/ https://www.instagram.com/businessbabesco/ @danilivinglife  https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellewiebe/?originalSubdomain=ca https://www.instagram.com/viccitybusinessbabes/   Michelle Abraham - Business Coach / Online Marketing Manager / Podcast Genius Michelle was speaking on stages about podcasting before most people knew what they were, she started a Vancouver based Podcasting Group in 2012 and has learned the ins and outs of the industry. Michelle helped create and launched over 30 Podcasts in 2018. She wants to launch YOURS in 2020! 12 years as an Entrepreneur and 6 years as a Mom has led her to a lifestyle shift, spending more time with family while running location independent online digital marketing business for the last 7 years. Michelle and her family have been living completely off the grid lakeside boat access for the last 2 years! To Connect - Amplifyou.ca To Launch your Podcast - Launchyourpod.com For a free workbook on planning your Podcast - Mypodcastcoach.com Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a note in the comment section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on iTunes or Stitcher. You can also subscribe from the podcast app on your mobile device. Leave us an iTunes review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.  

David Katz, CEO Plastic Bank David has been named one of the world’s most compassionate entrepreneurs by Salt magazine. He is (among many others) the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health, recipient of the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia community award, recipient of the Earnst and Young Lifetime Achievement award, is the Past President of the Vancouver Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), and named the Entrepreneur Organizations, Global Citizen. David is the founder and CEO of The Plastic Bank, an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic. The Plastic Bank is a global network of micro recycling markets that empower the poor to transcend poverty by cleaning the environment. The Plastic Bank is an eco-system that provides an opportunity for the world to collect and trade plastic waste as a currency. Global partners include IBM, Shell Energy, SC Johnson, Aldi, Henkel and more. His humanitarian work has earned him international recognition. David has been featured in hundreds of international news and investigative articles, including Forbes, Time Magazine, Fast Company, Bloomberg Business, Business Week, and National Geographic. David can be found at TED.com, is featured in an award-winning documentary and starred in an international reality television show. plasticbank.com www.linkedin.com/in/david-katz-4b66178 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/catalyst-talks/message

Yesterday we spoke to David Lametti about assisted dying. We speak to Alex Muir who is Co-chair of Dying With Dignity Canada's Vancouver Chapter  

Minisodes are bite-sized clips of the most valuable insights and candid conversations captured on our recent interviews. In this minisode, humanitarian and CEO of Plastic Bank, David Katz talks about what smart goal setting actually is, the greatest gift of life, and fixating your attention on the things that matter. Listen to the full conversation here. In this episode you'll hear: Interacting with fear and the 'ego-mind' Thoughts simply as a function of the mind.  Choosing realities to live in, assigning meaning to events in life.  What 'abundance' and 'scarcity' mean.  Non-judgement, non-attachment.    For full show notes, references, further reflections and more head to our website at www.thinkspacepodcast.com/david-katz    About David Katz: David has been named one of the world’s most compassionate entrepreneurs by Salt magazine. He is the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health, recipient of the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia community award, recipient of the Earnst and Young Lifetime Achievement Award, is a Past President of the Vancouver Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), and named the Entrepreneur Organizations, Global Citizen. David is the founder and CEO of The Plastic Bank, an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic. The Plastic Bank is a global network of micro recycling markets that empower the poor to transcend poverty by cleaning the environment. The Plastic Bank is an eco-system that provides an opportunity for the world to collect and trade plastic waste as a currency. Global partners include IBM, Shell Energy, SC Johnson, Aldi, Henkel and more. His humanitarian work has earned him international recognition. David has been featured in hundreds of international news and investigative articles, including Forbes, Time Magazine, Fast Company, Business Week, and National Geographic. David can be found at TED.com, is featured in an award-winning documentary and starred in an international reality television show. David is a steward of the earth and a champion for the poor.    Thank you for listening! We’d love to hear what you think. Leave your thoughts in the comments below, or join the thinkspace conversation in our communities on Facebook, Instagram, or Podyssey. Be sure to subscribe to thinkspace on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts here. Your review helps us reach more people and create more impact in the community.   connect with Plastic Bank @plasticbank https://plasticbank.com/   connect with the thinkspace podcast @jossbiggins @selfhired @thinkspacepodcast https://www.thinkspacepodcast.com https://www.selfhired.com

At the helm of ViRTUS is our fearless (and lovable) leader, Mike. Mike is a ray of sunshine while simultaneously embodying the rare intelligence and drive seen in leaders of his caliber. He is a master in the realm of strategy and development. A graduate of UBC’s Sauder School of Business with a Bachelors of Commerce, Mike has spent the past two decades transforming businesses. From entrepreneurial business to large public companies and public-sector organizations, Mike has focused on driving a return on investment in every client engagement. In June 2002, Mike was invited to join the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and was President of the Vancouver Chapter for 2007/8. In January 2006, Mike was the recipient of the BIV Top 40 Under 40 Award. From 2010-2016, Mike sat on the board of directors of Human Resource Management Association of BC (HRMA). Mike focuses on strategy, growth, and the quest to continually improve every aspect of ViRTUS. He balances this ingenuity with a deep love of his team, mentoring and inspiring both personally and professionally. Mike is passionate about skiing, yoga, running, CrossFit, and anything in the self-improvement bucket. In his community, his focus is on what he can do for others, and he loves nothing more than spending time with his daughter and wife. For show notes and resources visit: http://pioneersofgood.org/ And, as always, if you want to get in touch with me, email me at: hello@pioneersofgood.org

Can we take homeless people and turn them into entrepreneurs…while helping save the planet?The shift toward socially responsible organization is changing the way we do business, but does that mean we have to sacrifice profits or can having a a business that puts social responsibility at the forefront become more profitable?Well our guest on this episode is David Katz. David has a resume that proves conscious capitalism is not only possible it is The Way moving forward. "We Have the Opportunity to Choose Who Our Children's Parents Will Be!" ~David KatzSalt magazine named David as one of the world’s most compassionate entrepreneursHe is the recipient of the United Nations Lighthouse award for Planetary Health. Recipient of the Paris Climate Conference Sustainia community award.A Past President of the Vancouver Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), and named the Entrepreneur Organizations, Global Citizen. David is the founder and CEO of The Plastic Bank, an internationally recognized solution to ocean plastic. Global partners include IBM, Shell Energy, Henkel and Marks & Spencer’s. His humanitarian work has earned him international recognition. David has been featured in hundreds of international news and investigative articles, including Forbes, Time Magazine, Fast Company and National Geographic. David can be found at TED.com, is featured in an award-winning documentary and starred in an international reality television show. David is a steward of the earth and a champion for the poor.In this very intimate episode we sincerely look at:What's undeniable about the fact that we are creating the fastest rate of extinction ever, and how we can change that right now!Why when it comes to cleaning up the oceans...we have it backwards!How to empowering the poor to transcend povertyWhy he created a bank for everyone including: the homeless!Why business can be a transcendent experienceWhy (and how) saving the planet can become bipartisan and much more...To find out more about David Katz and Plastic Bank: http://PlasticBank.com To find out more about hiring Dov Baron as a speaker or strategist for your organization: http://fullmontyleadership.com/consulting or http://fullmontyleadership.com/speakingRemember you can now also find us on iTunes, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or wherever you tune into podcastsAnd on traditional radio stations across the US every Monday and Thursday on: 99.5 FM & 1520 AM Las Vegas102.1 FM & 1640 AM Lancaster, Philadelphia87.9 FM & 810 AM Macon, Gorgia 92.1 FM & 1630 AM Tampa, Florida97.7 The Villages, Florida96.3 FM Boulder ,Colorado90.3 FM Milwaukee, Wisconsin 94.7 FM Pittsburg, Philadelphia87.9 FM Colorado Springs, ColoradoAlso look for us on ROKU TV where there’s 100K subscribers. If you are a regular listener, then a big thank you to you for making us the #1 podcast Globally for Fortune 500 listeners! And with a potential reach of 2.5 to 3 million listeners for every show, we’re honoured and grateful to be cited in INC.com as The #1 Podcast To Make You a Better Leader. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Les Brown is on the board of the Vancouver Chapter of Fair Vote Canada, a group working to promote changing the Canadian electoral system to ensure that the numbers of MPs in Parliament from each political party more closely match the fraction of the popular vote each party receives. Les Brown has been working on electoral reform for the last 20 years or so. He's a firm believer in the adage that "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Les talks about how and why the Canadian electoral system is "broke" and what we need to do to "fix" it. Recorded at the Sunday, May 29, 2016 meeting of the BC Humanist Association in Vancouver. Learn more at www.bchumanist.ca Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram. Subscribe on Soundcloud, Stitcher and iTunes. Intro music: We are all connected instrumental - Symphony of Science www.symphonyofscience.com

David's newest global venture is The Plastic Bank, the worlds only organization to monetize plastic waste. The Plastic Bank provides incentive to the worlds disadvantaged to collect and trade plastic waste as a currency. The Plastic Bank solves poverty and reduces plastic waste by revealing the value in Ocean Bound Plastic waste. David was recently named one of the world’s most compassionate entrepreneurs by Salt magazine. He is also Founder and Thought Leader at The Core Values Institute, a consulting and Global thought leadership platform. He has also been the President of the Vancouver Chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organisation.

One of Sandra Garcia’s first learned skills was writing, a love for which she has carried through to present day. As a child, she cared equally about world issues, and her passions led to her finish a degree in English Literature and Film Studies, publish numerous poetry and film reviews, and start a career in Public Relations. After nearly two years, she knew that the corporate world wasn't for her, and started her freelance PR business in 2008. Later that year, she started a journey to living an eco lifestyle and becoming nearly vegan after watching a life-changing documentary called Earthlings. In 2011, a serendipitous series of events re-awakened her consciousness of her place in the world and the passions she had as a child. An idea she had two years prior returned: a business that reflected her values rather than one that reflected a successful image. She then decided that 2012 was the right time to launch the Conscious PR brand and use her storytelling skills to join and forward the already growing conscious movement. Sandra Garcia was raised in Vancouver BC and is a member of LOCO BC and the Vancouver Chapter of eWomen Network. She is a founding Board member of the Vancouver Short Film Festival, having seen and programmed 7 years worth of short films. She has served on the Board of the Projecting Change Film Festival and is a contributing blogger on HelloVancity.com. She is also partner in Rescued Clothing Company, which was launched in Fall 2014 with her sister Sarah. http://www.ConsciousPR.com

One of Sandra Garcia’s first learned skills was writing, a love for which she has carried through to present day. As a child, she cared equally about world issues, and her passions led to her finish a degree in English Literature and Film Studies, publish numerous poetry and film reviews, and start a career in Public Relations. After nearly two years, she knew that the corporate world wasn't for her, and started her freelance PR business in 2008. Later that year, she started a journey to living an eco lifestyle and becoming nearly vegan after watching a life-changing documentary called Earthlings. In 2011, a serendipitous series of events re-awakened her consciousness of her place in the world and the passions she had as a child. An idea she had two years prior returned: a business that reflected her values rather than one that reflected a successful image. She then decided that 2012 was the right time to launch the Conscious PR brand and use her storytelling skills to join and forward the already growing conscious movement. Sandra Garcia was raised in Vancouver BC and is a member of LOCO BC and the Vancouver Chapter of eWomen Network. She is a founding Board member of the Vancouver Short Film Festival, having seen and programmed 7 years worth of short films. She has served on the Board of the Projecting Change Film Festival and is a contributing blogger on HelloVancity.com. She is also partner in Rescued Clothing Company, which was launched in Fall 2014 with her sister Sarah. http://www.ConsciousPR.com