Podcasts about Vancouver Community College

Welcome to Episode 1 in Season 3 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome you back to our podcast with our special guests: Derek Dubois & Tatiana Abi-Farrage, two early childhood education students from Vancouver Community College.We are honoured and grateful to welcome Derek Dubois & Tatiana Abi-Farrage to share insights and personal experiences with us as they continue their education and career path in the childcare field.Learn more by listening to the episode now!

In a special summertime "minisode" of All Write in Sin City, we connect with our friend and poet Kevin Spenst to find out what can happen on a no-holds-barred poetic romp across Canada. When he visited Windsor, he performed at the City of Windsor's birthday celebrations with our Poets Laureate, at the Art Windsor-Essex Gallery, and at Biblioasis bookstore. He was recorded live by Kim Conklin and interviewed by Irene Moore Davis. Kim Conklin and Sarah Jarvis did the editing (Kim did most of the editing - sj). Kevin Spenst, a Pushcart Poetry nominee, is the author of Ignite, Jabbering with Bing Bong, and Hearts Amok: a Memoir in Verse (all with Anvil Press), and over a dozen chapbooks including Surrey Sonnets (JackPine Press), Upend (Frog Hollow Press) and a holm with the Alfred Gustav Press coming out at the end of 2022. In 2019, he was writer-in-residence at the Joy Kogawa House. His work has won the Lush Triumphant Award for Poetry, been nominated for both the Alfred G. Bailey Prize and the Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry, and has appeared in dozens of publications including Event, the Malahat Review, Prairie Fire, CV2, the Rusty Toque, Lemon Hound, Poetry is Dead, and the anthologies Best Canadian Poetry 2019, Best Canadian Poetry 2020 and Sweet Water: Poems for the Watersheds. He co-organizes the Dead Poets Reading Series, writes a chapbook column in subTerrain magazine, is an occasional co-host with RC Weslowski on Wax Poetic on Co-op Radio, teaches Creative Writing at Vancouver Community College and is the 2022 Poetry Mentor at SFU's Writers Studio. He lives in Vancouver on unceded Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh territory.https://kevinspenst.com/about/

Vancouver Community College is considering its first residential real estate venture, with a major redevelopment plan for its East Vancouver property. Guest: Ajay Patel, President and CEO of Vancouver Community College Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: First love memories tend to remain vivid and enduring despite subsequent relationships being more meaningful and fulfilling. Guest: Paula Cocozza, Feature Writer for The Guardian and Author of Speak To Me Seg 2: The problem with pink and the Barbie movie buzz? Guest: Scott Shantz, Contributor for Mornings with Simi Seg 3: View From Victoria: At this point, most of the evidence is showing that drug decriminalization has little to no impact on getting people the help and treatment they need to deal with addiction and health issues. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: Ontario's highest court recently ruled on what appears to be a secret trial, where most basic information has been withheld from the public. This departure from the principle of open courts is considered highly unusual and risks undermining public confidence in the justice system. Guest: Iain MacKinnon, Former President of the Canadian Media Lawyers Association and Partner at Linden & Associates Seg 5: Do we need CCTV cameras in animal farms? Guest: Amy Soranno, Animal Activist Seg 6: Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke is refusing to take questions from the media on the provincial government's decision to continue the city's transition to a municipal police service. Guest: Dr. Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley Seg 7: Vancouver Community College is considering its first residential real estate venture, with a major redevelopment plan for its East Vancouver property. Guest: Ajay Patel, President and CEO of Vancouver Community College Seg 8: It's a heartbreaking story and the person wanted for the crime is still on the loose- so there's a bit of a call to action (and huge rewards) for anyone who has info leading to the arrest. Guest: Nancy Hixt, Senior Crime Reporter for Global News and Host of “Crime Beat” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, John speaks with Joe Markovitch, CExP, BCom, to discuss how he went from owning a bakery, to helping others exit their businesses. Joe has over 30 years of business experience, and exited his own business with BEI training. He was also a business instructor at Vancouver Community College, and is Senior Advisor at Wardell International.Connect with Joe: https://www.joeco.ca/Go to: https://exitmap.com/meet-the-team/Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfdini/============================================“In the past decade surveys have shown that 75% of former business owners are “unhappy” or “have regrets” a year after their transition. The Exit Planning Coach podcast is dedicated to reducing that number by helping advisors create deeper conversations with their clients.”John F. Dini, CEXP, CEPA ============================================

Join us for a special episode as Jyll Saskin Gales hosts a panel of 2022's Top PR, Marketing and Communications Professors and InstructorsThis year's panelists include:Ela Veresiu from York UniversityStephanie Koonar from Langara College Kylie McMullan from Simon Fraser University, Vancouver Community College and Jelly AcademyAngele Beausoleil from University of Toronto Deanna Wampler from Jelly Academy Chantel Elliott from 321 Growth Academy In this episode, Jyll and the featured professors and instructors talk about what led them to become educators, what they hope for the future of education and provide their advice for students.--Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars. Highly customizable and no coding required, anyone can get started on converting more traffic into leads, signups and sales. Try it yourself with a free 14-day trial and get 20% off your first three months now! https://unbounce.grsm.io/5cmrgz1mt3r6Thanks to our sponsor Jelly Academy. Jelly Academy has been helping professionals, students and teams across Canada acquire the skills, knowledge and micro certifications they need to jump into a new digital marketing role, get that promotion, and amplify their current marketing roles. Learn more about Jelly Academy's 6 Week online bootcamp here: https://jellyacademy.ca/digital-marketing-6-week-programFollow Marketing News Canada:Twitter - twitter.com/MarketingNewsC2Facebook - facebook.com/MarketingNewsCanadaLinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/marketing-news-canadaYouTube - youtube.com/channel/UCM8sS33Jyj0xwbnBtRqJdNwWebsite - marketingnewscanada.comFollow Jyll Saskin Gales:Twitter - twitter.com/jyllsaskingalesLinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/jyllsaskingalesYouTube - youtube.com/c/thegoogleproInstagram - instagram.com/the_google_proTikTok - tiktok.com/@the_google_proWebsite - jyll.caFollow the panelists:Ela Veresiu: www.linkedin.com/in/drveresiuStephanie Koonar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniekoonarKylie McMullan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylie-mcmullan-6925b16/Angele Beausoleil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ang%C3%A8le-beausoleil/Deanna Wampler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannawampler/Chantel Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantelelliott/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This weeks guest is Raven Alexis Dales who currently lives in Shawnigan Lake on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Raven has been working in the Food & Beverage industry since 2011, beginning her career studying culinary arts at Vancouver Community College and working in restaurants in Vancouver & Victoria. While doing so, Raven studied through the WSET program to better understand the relationship between food pairings and beverages. Raven's shift into front-of-house roles was a slow smoulder in the last couple years of her culinary-focused career. Raven wanted a better understanding of all parts of a restaurant—striving towards a better hospitality experience for all, so she began bartending in late 2018. Raven participated in the Nimble Bar Co. school curriculum and learned the ropes at Pagliacci's; an institution in Victoria BC run by Solomon Siegel, along with the mentorship of Shawn Soole. Raven quickly became Head Bartender and helped lead the bar program until early 2020, when she moved on to Veneto Bar and Ristorante. That venture stopped abruptly when Veneto closed permanently amidst COVID-19 restrictions, and in the time since then Raven has found herself tending bar at several establishments throughout Victoria. Raven spent a good deal of that time helping develop the bar program at Wind Cries Mary in Bastion Square, and is currently the bar manager at The Lakehouse in Shawnigan. Raven has also participated in a few bartending competitions: Diageo World Class, Speed Rack, Made with Love and Negroni Week to name a few. Raven's favourite parts about the competition world have been the camaraderie, meeting new people, and how amazing it is to hype and bring your peers up around you! Links @radhospitalitymerc @thelakehouseatshawnigan @sugarrunbar @babylonsistersbar @the_industry_podcast email us: info@theindustrypodcast.club Podcast Artwork by Zak Hannah zakhannah.co

Alan Matheson is a much-admired jazz composer, trumpeter, pianist, and educator. He is an expert in jazz history, and leads his own big band, nonet, septet and trio. Alan has performed with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra,  Louis Bellson, and Phil Woods, and has taught at several music programs in the Vancouver area, including Vancouver Community College, and UBC. In this episode, Alan talks about studying with the world-renowned trumpeter and educator Vincent Chicowicz (Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Northwestern University), how a solo by Bix Beiderbecke made him love jazz, and how Tchaikovsky's music sparked his desire to compose. He also recalls his friendship with the great trumpeter Clark Terry (Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson), and explains how a visit to Helsinki created a long-standing musical partnership with the Finnish bassist, Wade Mikkola.Throughout the episode you'll witness Alan's deep understanding of the language of improvised music, and be treated to his encyclopaedic knowledge of jazz from the last century and onward.Find out more about Alan at alanmatheson.comMusic samples in this episode:“Open Letter to Mingus” - Written by Alan Matheson, performed by the Alan Matheson Nonet“Ballad of the Fallen” - El Salvadorean folk song, performed by Charlie Haden's Liberation Music Orchestra “On the Sunny Side of the Street”  - Written by Jimmy McHugh/Dorothy Fields, performed by Diana Krall“Vernal Suite” - Written by Christin Jensen, performed by The Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra“Concerto for 2 Trumpets in C Major” - Written by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by Vincent Cichowicz and Fred Herseth “Jackson Square” - Written by Alan Matheson, performed by the Alan Matheson Nonet“Love Nest” - Written by Otto Harbach and Louis Hirsch, performed by Bix Beiderbecke with Paul Whiteman “In A Mist” - Written and performed by Bix Beiderbecke“The Mooche” - Written by Duke Ellington and Irving Mills, performed by the Duke Ellington Orchestra (feat. Cootie Williams)“The Single Petal of a Rose” - Written by Duke Ellington, performed by The Duke Ellington Orchestra “April in Paris” - Written by Vernon Duke & Yip Harburg, performed by the Joe Williams Band (feat. Clark Terry)“Sheba” - Written by Clark Terry, performed by Clark Terry and his band“Riina's Ring” - Written by Alan Matheson, performed by Alan Matheson and Wade Mikkola“Sisu” - Written Support the showA Morning Run Productions ProjectMusic Buddy is nomated for a 2023 Canadian Podcast Award for "Outstanding Music Series", and "Outstanding Main Title Theme Music for a Series". Many thanks to the Canadian Podcast Awards, and congratulations to all the Nominees! You can see the full list of Nominees at canpodawards.ca Jane Gowan (host, producer, editor) Tim Vesely (co-producer/co-host) The show's theme song, "Human Stuff," is written by Jane Gowan and Tim Vesely, and performed by Jane and Tim, with additional vocals by Steve Wright and Connie KostiukEmail: jane@musicbuddy.caInstagram: @musicbuddypodcastFacebook: @musicbuddypodcastTwitter: @janegowanTikTok: @musicbuddypod

In today's Opportunity Spotlight, we look at positions that are available within our sector that you probably want to pay attention to. Our guest, Moira Gookstetter, recently joined Vancouver Community College as their Executive Director of their Foundation and Director of College Advancement. She dives into everything the college and foundation provides, from professional development to learning opportunities and growth. If you're interested and curious, we're encouraging candidates to come forward and reach out. This may be the opportunity you're looking for!

Brenda Gilbert is the President of BRON Media Corp, a company she co-founded and leads with her husband, Aaron L. Gilbert. BRON Media Corp. is the parent company to operating units BRON Studios, BRON Releasing, BRON Digital, and BRON Ventures (holds an interest in a portfolio of 10 content companies). The BRON group of companies are industry leaders in production, finance and the sales and marketing of film, series television and animation. Brenda has a special focus on BRON's non-scripted arm BRON Life and is currently an Executive Producer on several projects. Over her 20+ years in the media space, Brenda has produced, or executive produced more than two-dozen projects, including the animated film The Willoughbys, which premiered on Netflix in 2020. Founded in 2010, BRON has been behind more than 100 productions and is proud to have been part of 32 Academy Award nominations and 6 Academy Award wins for the films Fences, Joker, Bombshell, Roman J. Israel Esq., and Judas and The Black Messiah. In addition to her role on BRON's Board of Directors, Brenda sits on the board of Film Independent, she was the track chair for mentoring initiatives with Woman in Animation, is an Advisor to the Vancouver Film School and La Salle College, plus volunteers time with Vancouver Community College.

Do you experience the balance and freedom you desire as an entrepreneur? This week, we welcomed Rosie Harris, to talk about all things success and how starting her own jewelry business has allowed her to create the balance and freedom she desires in her life. About the Guest Rosie Harris is a Vancouver Island-based artist who fell in love with the art of metalwork upon the first introduction to the craft. A lover of recreation and the outdoors; She is continuously inspired by exploring the beautiful west coast where she enjoys spending time with her family. With jewelry there is often a relationship between wearer and object. Sometimes it is sentimental; a piece of jewelry can signify a moment and it can inspire feelings of nostalgia. With this in mind, Rosie seeks to create mindful jewellery to reflect the simple joys in life and to connect the wearer to their favourite places and moments. She completed three years at Vancouver Community College, where she received her diploma in Jewelry Art and Design and an award for best design for her water-inspired jewelry display. And she has never stopped designing water-inspired jewelry... https://www.joiedesigns.ca/ (https://www.joiedesigns.ca/) https://www.instagram.com/joiedesigns.ca/ (https://www.instagram.com/joiedesigns.ca/) https://www.facebook.com/joiedesigns.ca (https://www.facebook.com/joiedesigns.ca) About the Hosts: Blair Kaplan Venables is an expert in social media marketing and the president of Blair Kaplan Communications, a British Columbia-based PR agency. As a pioneer in the industry, she brings more than a decade of experience to her clients, which includes global wellness, entertainment, and lifestyle brands. Blair has helped her customers grow their followers into the tens of thousands in just one month, win integrative marketing awards, and more. She has spoken on national stages and her expertise has been featured in media outlets including CBC Radio, CEOWORLD Magazine, She Owns It, and Thrive Global. Blair is also the #1 best-selling author of Pulsing Through My Veins: Raw and Real Stories from an Entrepreneur. When she's not working on the board for her local chamber of commerce, you can find Blair growing the “I Am Resilient Project,” an online community where users share their stories of overcoming life's most difficult moments. https://www.blairkaplan.ca/ (https://www.blairkaplan.ca/)  Theresa Lambert is an Online Business Strategy Coach with an impressive hotelier background in luxury Hospitality in the #1 Ski Resort in North America. Her mission is “ To make business easy so that your life can be more FULL!”. Theresa supports ambitious Women Entrepreneurs and Coaches to redefine success with elegance and create the Impact, Income and Freedom they desire in Business and in Life. In 2020 Theresa became the Bestselling Author of her book Achieve with Grace: A guide to elegance and effectiveness in intense workplaces. She is also a Speaker and the Podcast co-host of Dissecting Success. Theresa has been recognized as a business leader in Whistler's Profiles of Excellence, and is being featured in publications such as Hotelier Magazine, Thrive Global and Authority Magazine. https://www.theresalambertcoaching.com/ (https://www.theresalambertcoaching.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 comment in the 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 Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast

Welcome to Eh Poetry Podcast's first episode. In today's episode, I read "In the Boxcar of Surrey around Guildford Castle." by Kevin Spenst. Kevin is a Pushcart Poetry nominee, is the author of Ignite, Jabbering with Bing Bong, and Hearts Amok: a Memoir in Verse (all with Anvil Press), and over a dozen chapbooks including Surrey Sonnets (JackPine Press), Upend (Frog Hollow Press) and a holm with the Alfred Gustav Press coming out at the end of 2022. In 2019, he was writer-in-residence at the Joy Kogawa House. His work has won the Lush Triumphant Award for Poetry, been nominated for both the Alfred G. Bailey Prize and the Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry, and has appeared in dozens of publications including Event, the Malahat Review, Prairie Fire, CV2, the Rusty Toque, Lemon Hound, Poetry is Dead, and the anthologies Best Canadian Poetry 2019, Best Canadian Poetry 2020 and Sweet Water: Poems for the Watersheds. He co-organizes the Dead Poets Reading Series, writes a chapbook column in subTerrain magazine, is an occasional co-host with RC Weslowski on Wax Poetic on Co-op Radio, teaches Creative Writing at Vancouver Community College and is the 2022 Poetry Mentor at SFU's Writers Studio. He lives in Vancouver on unceded Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh territory. Please take a minute or two to read more about Kevin Spenst by visiting his website here or follow his social media accounts below: INSTAGRAM: kevin_spenst TWITTER: @kevinspenst His book Hearts Amok: A Memoir In Verse, published by Anvil Press can be found at your local bookstore. If they don't have it, I'm sure they would be very happy to order it! :) Eh Poetry Podcast's intro music by ComaStudio from Pixabay --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ehpoetrypodcast/message

Vancouver Community College's Visually Impaired Program offers courses for students who are blind and partially sighted that cover the latest in assistive technology. This week Shawn welcomes Monty, who is an instructor in the program along with co-host Jill who is a graduate of the program to talk about what the experience was like, the type of technology that is covered, and the importance and impact that assistive technology can have.  Blind Beginnings' mission is to inspire children and youth who are blind or partially sighted and their families through diverse programs, experiences, counseling and peer support, and opportunities to create fulfilling lives. Visit us online at www.blindbeginnings.ca to find out more!

Sam Thiara is a leadership lecturer and leader coach affiliated with Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sam is a writer and blogger, with a passion to inspire and motivate others in their personal and professional development through his many adventures and reflections on life's journey.Since 2004, Sam began as a lecturer at the Beedie School of Business and Fraser International College at Simon Fraser University. Sam created a conversation skills workshop series to help students on their soft skills as this is vitally important to help international students transition.In 2011, Sam delivered a TEDx talk about ‘Discovering the Extraordinary in the Ordinary.' This led to a published book on personal storytelling and helping the reader build their story-voice.Sam completed his master's degree in Leadership Studies at the University of Exeter in England, a double major in Business Administration and Political Science from SFU, completed a certificate in Life Coaching from Cambridge University, a community leadership program through Leadership Vancouver, a Human Resources certificate from BCIT, and adult education certification with Vancouver Community College.Sam consistently strives to discover the extraordinary in the ordinary and his journey is documented at Sams50-50.com. His favorite saying and what he lives by: “Everyone's life is an autobiography…make yours worth reading!” “Leave a lasting impression, not just a footprint.”We talk about the leadership journey in policing.  

Brittni Noble is a songwriter from Vancouver, Canada who has been performing in front of audiences with her R&B influenced vocals and original songs since she was 12 years old. Brittni went on to graduate from Vancouver Community College's Jazz and Contemporary Voice program with a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Music and proceeded to teach children, private voice lessons and musical theatre for three years in Vancouver. In 2015, Brittni earned a scholarship to Berklee School of Music where she studied Songwriting and Vocal Performance before moving to LA and attending Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) where she earned an Associate's Degree in Songwriting. While studying at LACM, Brittni worked as a Digital Marketer at LA-based record label, Three Seventy Music Group. She also Interned at 411 Music Group to learn more about the music publishing industry and which is where the idea for be noble was born. Brittni moved back to Vancouver in 2019 and worked as the Head of Music and Voice at a Marketing and Advertising agency until the pandemic hit. With this sudden shift in her life, Brittni decided to pursue her passion of music publishing and helping other songwriters, launching be noble in January 2021 while continuing to work as Head of Creative for the same Marketing and Advertising agency. Brittni looks forward to sharing her knowledge and expertise she has gained through her education and work experiences with other songwriters to help further their careers and act as their partner, champion and advocate. 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

In North Vancouver, a popular local ramen joint undergoes a metamorphosis and, in East Van, a pop-up dining experience returns to Vancouver Community College.

Ryan Killeen's hospitality career officially began after participating in the hotel management program at Vancouver Community College. While in school, Ryan started cleaning bathrooms and making beds with the housekeeping team at the Fairmont Pacific Rim — considered Vancouver's definitive luxury hotel. He was climbing the ladder at a healthy pace and was presented with an opportunity to join the opening team in Dubai at Fairmont the Palm. Without processing what this meant, Ryan said yes. Living in Dubai, working with 52 different nationalities, and leading the guest services team was the most eye-opening experience of my life. For Ryan and fellow North Americans, it was an opportunity to gain valuable work experience and open the floodgates to new opportunities back home. For others, it was an opportunity to provide for their families and give their children a future. After returning to North America, Ryan took on progressive roles in Vancouver, Calgary, Boston that included sales, business development, leadership, and operations for Sonder, a ‘Hometel' company bringing together the authenticity of peer-to-peer home rental plus the dependable, elevated services of a hotel. Currently, Ryan operates the Annex Hotel in Toronto as GM. As a property manager, business owner, and entrepreneur, you already have so much to do in a 24 hour time period. Don't let the worry of your property being damaged and focus back on growing your business with Safely! Safely is a proud sponsor and I love that I can use them for my business to ensure my properties are safe, protected and my homeowners know that I think of their asset as my asset too! Go to Safely.com and sign up today and let them know Wil sent you! Smart locks, Smart thermostats, automation, and a solution for any hotel and vacation rental company. Our show partners at Operto are the leading solution for operators to enhance their operations by integrating with your property management software and making sure all smart devices create a contactless guest experience while streamlining operations. Check them out on their website, send me a message or just let them know Wil sent you and you'll be in great hands! This episode is also sponsored by Jetstream! Jetstream is a full-service hospitality solution with a powerful team behind it! To learn more about Jetstream, just click this link! In this episode, we explore: 02:52 - Background of the Guest 06:47 - Disadvantages of having an overcomplicated system 08:07 - Using Technology vs Old school way 09:35 - Technology role in the hospitality industry 13:00 - Shifting to Sonder and Airbnb 15:56 - What is it like to be an established company? 19:32 - What is Annex? 23:15 - Adopting Technology - from traditional to high-tech hotel 26:19 - Consolidating Tech hacks 29:29 - Prediction when shifting to high-end vacation rentals Connecting with the Guest: Website: https://theannex.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryankkilleen/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annexhotels/?hl=en Slick Talk Website & Socials: https://bit.ly/3uCsm6H

In this episode of "A Conversation With", I had an opportunity to sit down and have a conversation with an entrepreneur that has revolutionized the business of film. Brenda Gilbert, the Co-Founder & President of BRON Media Corporation, a company she built with her husband, Aaron L. Gilbert. Their latest hit production is "Fatherhood," starring Kevin Hart, released on Netflix on June 18th, 2021. ============================ BIO: Brenda Gilbert is the Co-Founder & President of BRON Media Corporation, a company she built with her husband, Aaron L. Gilbert. As the President and Board Member of BRON Media Corp., Brenda leads an executive team that oversees and manages all of the company's worldwide initiatives. The Vancouver-based parent company has offices in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Toronto, operating global divisions: BRON Studios, BRON Creative, BRON Animation, BRON Releasing, BRON Digital, and BRON Life. Previously, Brenda lead as the President of BRON Animation, where she produced and delivered the original animated film The Willoughbys to Netflix. Currently, her focus is on BRON Life, the company's non-scripted division, where she's passionate about socially impactful content and stories that travel globally. Brenda also dedicates time to BRON's charitable initiatives and on being BRON's ambassador to the world. She sits on the board of Film Independent, was the track chair for mentoring initiatives with Woman in Animation, an Advisor to the Vancouver Film School and La Salle College, plus volunteering time with Vancouver Community College. Over the course of her 20+ years in the media and entertainment space, Brenda has produced, or executive produced several animated and live-action films, including the award-winning The Birth of a Nation, Henchmen, The Willoughbys, Red Sea Diving Resort, Monster, Assassination Nation, Solitary and The Nightingale. BRON's films, including Fences, Joker, Bombshell, Judas, and The Black Messiah, have received a total of 27 Academy Award nominations and 6 Academy Award wins. Submit Your Short Film: The Film Collective --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/aconversationwithfm/support

Libby Davies has been a social activist for 45 plus years and began as a community organizer in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in 1972. She was elected to Vancouver City Council for 5 consecutive terms, 1982-1993. As the Member of Parliament for Vancouver East for six consecutive terms, 1997-2015, she became NDP House Leader, (2003-2011) and Deputy Leader (2007-2015). Libby has been an outspoken advocate for human rights, housing, peace, and social justice throughout her political life. She was named to the Order of Canada in 2016, and invested to the Order in May 2018, and received the City of Vancouver Civic Merit Award in November 2018. Libby was appointed to the board of governors of Vancouver Community College and serves as Vice Chair. She is also a board member and Vice Chair of the Portland Hotel Community Services Society (PHS). Libby was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver East in 1997. She was re-elected in November 2000, June 2004, January 2006, October 2008, and most recently in May 2011. Libby was also the Official Opposition Spokesperson for Health and the Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Health from May 2011 until January 2015. She was Deputy Leader of the federal NDP from 2007-2015. Libby also served as the NDP House Leader from 2003 to March 2011. After serving 6 terms, and 18 years, as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver East, Libby did not run in the 2015 general federal election. As a Parliamentarian, Libby was Co-Chair of the HIV/AIDS Tuberculosis Caucus, an all-party parliamentary caucus which involved parliamentarians in national and international efforts to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis and improve the lives of those living with these diseases. She was a key player in global parliamentary efforts around health and HIV/AIDS, serving as the Chair of Inter-Parliamentary Union’s (IPU), Advisory Group on HIV/AIDS and Maternal and Child Health. Her history as a strong community activist for Vancouver began over 45 years ago. She and her late partner, Bruce Eriksen, were key figures in the formation of the Downtown Eastside Residents’ Association (DERA) in 1973. In 10 years of community organizing, Libby developed her strong grassroots approach to working with people and diverse communities. In 1982, Libby was elected to Vancouver City Council and served 5 consecutive terms. She became involved in every community issue; from protecting community services to developing affordable housing, fighting for parks and working for the elimination of poverty. In her capacity as a Vancouver City Councillor, Libby also served on the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD); now know as Metro Vancouver, and the Vancouver Public Library Board. From 1994 to 1997, Libby worked with the Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU) serving in the role of Ombudsperson for Human Rights, Complaints Investigator, and Coordinator of Human Resources. As the Member of Parliament for Vancouver East, Libby provided a strong voice for Vancouver East. She consistently raised issues of concern to her constituents in Parliament, including: community safety; the need for a national childcare program; and affordable and accessible post-secondary education. Libby was a tireless advocate in Parliament for a national housing program, and successfully forced federal governments to address this basic human right. Libby’s community office helped hundreds of residents with federal government matters such as immigration, student loans, employment insurance, taxation, pensions, and Aboriginal affairs. Follow Us: Instagram: www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/CrossBorderPod Facebook : www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviewPodcast/ Website: www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interviews is owned by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc.

Karen Doyle Buckwalter welcomes Dr. Kirk Austin to the show for the conclusion of their discussion on understanding attachment within the complex care and intervention model.   Dr. Kirk Austin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in the province of British Columbia, Canada.  He is actively involved in training foster parents, psychotherapists, social workers and educators in the effective use of the Complex Care & Intervention (CCI) model. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Trinity Western University before completing his M.A in Counselling Psychology at Liberty University. Prior to earning his doctorate in the field of positive psychology, at the University of South Africa, he completed a Diploma in adult education at Vancouver Community College.    He currently works in psychosocial oncology at the BC Cancer Agency, is adjunct faculty at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and has served as Training Director of Complex Trauma Resources since 2012.

Karen Doyle Buckwalter welcomes Dr. Kirk Austin to the show for part one of their discussion on understanding attachment within the complex care and intervention model. Part two will be released on Tuesday, August 4th.    Dr. Kirk Austin is a Registered Clinical Counsellor in the province of British Columbia, Canada.  He is actively involved in training foster parents, psychotherapists, social workers and educators in the effective use of the Complex Care & Intervention (CCI) model. He received his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Trinity Western University before completing his M.A in Counselling Psychology at Liberty University. Prior to earning his doctorate in the field of positive psychology, at the University of South Africa, he completed a Diploma in adult education at Vancouver Community College.    He currently works in psychosocial oncology at the BC Cancer Agency, is adjunct faculty at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and has served as Training Director of Complex Trauma Resources since 2012.

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we discuss the ways in which education can both help us build our confidence as well as become a trap. Our guest shares her personal experience of returning to school and how her motivation for doing so helped her to strengthen her confidence.To join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/impostor-syndrome-challenge/To learn more about the Leading Women discussion group, visit:https://executivecareersuccess.com/leading-women-discussion-group/To schedule time to speak with me directly about your questions/challenges, visit:https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionAbout Our GuestMaeve O'Byrne is an entrepreneur, coach, mentor coach and facilitator.  She is passionate about helping women through change, both in their personal life and in their careers.  She is particularly interested in how we adapt to the gift of time that our parents didn't have, and determined to alter the perception of ageism and change the conversation of age from negative to positive.Born in the UK to Irish parents Maeve is one of six siblings brought up between Wales and the Middle East.  She became independent at 10, and never, except for vacations, again lived with her family, moving from Boarding School in Wales to  Switzerland, and then Ireland.She worked in the non-profit sector, initially in Dublin, Ireland and then in Canada, settling on Vancouver Island where she was the President & CEO of the Hospital Foundation.   Since 2016 she has forged a new career as a coach, consultant and speaker – promoting her unique thoughts and ideas further in the greater world. She has spoken on Non-profit management;  Succession Planning; Unconscious & Implicit Bias, Learnings from working within Indigenous Agencies; The Third Act, Retirement or Transition and in the Fall she will co-present at the International Coach Federation's (ICF)  ‘Converge' Conference in Prague ‘Developing Resilient Coaching programs for Social Change'.   Her new presentation - Selfish Vs Selfless – why being selfish can make you a better person, challenges the common perception that being selfish does not always have to be a negative trait.A Reiki Master, Maeve has a Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, is a Certified Executive Coach, and a PCC accredited coach through the ICF.  She is also a certified mentor coach through L-Con Global, received her level 101 & 202 Transactional Analysis certificates, and is a LEADS 360 debrief and performance planning coach through the Canadian Council of Health Leaders. She also studied Fashion Design at Vancouver Community College.“When I don't listen to my inner voice, I get in trouble!  My mind is constantly going and I like to challenge perceptions and assumptions about life and people.  I want to understand the journey and stories that brought them to where they are today and persuade them to think more deeply and creatively about what they do and think”.When not working, Maeve plays with fiber, loves long walks, goes to yoga classes, and visits her sons, and various siblings around the world.

Kevin Spenst returns to talk Hearts Amok: A Memoir in Verse. Andrew celebrates a year of Page Fright. It's a fun episode for all! ----- Listen to more episodes of Page Fright here. ----- Kevin Spenst, a Pushcart Poetry nominee, is the author of Hearts Amok, Ignite, Jabbering with Bing Bong (both with Anvil Press), and over a dozen chapbooks including Pray Goodbye (the Alfred Gustav Press), Ward Notes (the serif of nottingham), Flip Flop Faces and Unexpurgated Lives (JackPine Press), and most recently Upend (Frog Hollow Press). His work has won the Lush Triumphant Award for Poetry, been nominated for both the Alfred G. Bailey Prize and the Robert Kroetsch Award for Innovative Poetry, and has appeared in dozens of publications including Event, the Malahat Review, subTerrain magazine, Prairie Fire, CV2, the Rusty Toque, BafterC, Lemon Hound, Poetry is Dead, and the anthology Best Canadian Poetry 2019. He co-organizes the Dead Poets Reading Series, and teaches Creative Writing at Vancouver Community College. He lives on unceded Coast Salish territory (Vancouver) with the love of his life Shauna Kaendo. ----- Andrew French is an author from North Vancouver, British Columbia. Andrew holds a BA in English from Huron University College at Western University, and is pursuing an MA in English at UBC. He writes poems, book reviews, and hosts this very podcast.

For my assignment for the PIDP 3100 course at Vancouver Community College. References: Jones, M. G., & Brader-Araje, L. (2002). The impact of constructivism on education: Language, discourse, and meaning. American Communication Journal, 5(3), 1-10 / Merriam, S. B., & Bierema, L. L. (2014). Adult learning: linking theory and practice. San Francisco, CA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. / Sjøberg, S. (2007). Constructivism and learning. International encyclopedia of education, 3.

On this episode Dr. Heidi interviews Sean is a founder and CEO of SkyHive. Rapid digital transformation requires companies to rapidly transform their workforces. Reskilling is a global priority, yet there are no known tools that support it. SkyHive is the world’s most advanced enterprise SaaS platform that uses artificial intelligence to drive unparalleled insights into the skills of a workforce, supporting a company’s efforts to upskill and reskill through the acquisition, engagement and development of its people. It revolutionizes our understanding of labor markets, workforces and skills, effectively solving the global reskilling challenge facing most organizations today. As the Fourth Industrial Revolution approaches, helping people adapt to the fast-changing world of work will be a crucial task of our time. Sean Hinton, Founder and CEO of SkyHive, envisioned and built SkyHive as a solution to the emerging challenges associated with the future of work. Sean is an experienced global business leader with an MBA from Queen’s University. He possesses substantial expertise and knowledge in labour market economics and is considered a thought leader on the future of work. With the mission of combating poverty and unemployment through the use of exponential technology, Sean strives to set a positive example for other entrepreneurs that a successful business can be built in a way that truly helps people. Prior to founding SkyHive, Sean's career was devoted to global business. He spent the first seven years of his career working with the Canadian Community College and Institute system at the national level and serving as Chief of Staff to the CEO and Board of Directors of Vancouver Community College. During his tenure, Sean worked directly with the national essential skills program, the Canadian Council on Learning and the Sector Council program, becoming an expert on skills-based training and finding the linkages to the labour market. Sean then transitioned into the private sector, spending the next decade living and working across the world, developing the international markets for Whitewater West Industries. In 2014 he became President of the major attractions divisions of its company, responsible for a $200 million topline while employing more than 500 people across 23 offices around the world. Website: https://www.skyhive.io/en-ca/home Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/skyhive.ioTwitter ID: @SkyHiveJobs  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skyhive.io   ******************************************************   This episode is brought to you by Rocketbook, Dr. Heidi’s favorite offline tech tool. Rocketbook is a brilliant concept that enables the use of pen and paper for recording, but easy transfer of that into digital means that is searchable and easy to organize and trace.Dr. Heidi has arranged a discount for you, her listeners, if you follow this link. http://www.getrocketbook.com?rfsn=1761454.14963a    

Selina Robinson is British Columbia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She represents the riding of Coquitlam-Maillardville, as a BC NDP Member of the Legislative Assembly, where she was first elected in 2013. Prior to that, she served the City of Coquitlam for two terms as a City Councillor between 2008 and 2013. She has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counselling Psychology, both from Simon Fraser University. Prior to her political life, she had a home-based family therapy practice, was the Director of Development for SHARE Family and Community Services, and was a Counselling Instructor and Program Developer at the University of British Columbia’s Life and Learning Centre and Vancouver Community College.

Selina Robinson is British Columbia's Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. She represents the riding of Coquitlam-Maillardville, as a BC NDP Member of the Legislative Assembly, where she was first elected in 2013. Prior to that, she served the City of Coquitlam for two terms as a City Councillor between 2008 and 2013. She has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counselling Psychology, both from Simon Fraser University. Prior to her political life, she had a home-based family therapy practice, was the Director of Development for SHARE Family and Community Services, and was a Counselling Instructor and Program Developer at the University of British Columbia's Life and Learning Centre and Vancouver Community College.

Born in Minnesota, Tim Fuller has resided in California,Seattle, Vancouver, the Turks and Caicos Islands and New York City. He started singing in church choirs as a child, and went on to study classical piano during his teenage years. Following a post-secondary degree in vocal jazz at Vancouver Community College in British Columbia, success as a musician came almost immediately. Fuller had a record deal with his funk/R&B outfit Vote of Confidence, but Since then, Tim has fronted several successful bands, performing funk, soul and R&B, though he’s best known across the West Coast for steaming up the stage as lead vocalist for the live funk band ‘Soulstream’, which held a longstanding residency at Vancouver hot spot Bar None. Tim is relatively new to us here at Guilt & Company, but we have him back as regularly as possible. His experience and ability as a vocalist along with his beautiful personality and stage presence make him a very important part of what we are working to build. In this episode of the podcast, Fuller is joined by long time friend and bandmate Darren Parris on bass, as well as Mary Ancheta on keys, Justin James on drums, and Anthony Anderson on guitar for some classic 90s and 2000s R&B throw backs. As always, recorded LIVE at Guilt & Company Visit Guilt & Company online via www.guiltandcompany.com - or in person at 1 Alexander Street in Historic Gastown, Vancouver, BC.  Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/guiltandcompany Twitter: www.twitter.com/guiltandcompany Youtube: www.youtube.com/guiltandcompany Instagram: www.instagram.com/guiltandco Presented By: Paul Clark Recorded By: Trevor Tews Edited By: Aaron Johnson

This week, we are joined by Leigh Wall, Apprentice Truck and Transport Mechanic, Student Recruiter, and Public Speaker. Hear all about Leigh's passion for engaging women and girls in Trades, her advice for women and girls who are considering those Trades, and fun facts like her favourite word (which goes a little skin deep!). Plus, Leigh relays her experiences in her apprenticeship program as the only woman out of 15 participants. Leigh Wall is a Student Recruitment Specialist at Vancouver Community College, as well as an Apprentice Truck and Transport Mechanic. As a natural progression and out of a love for where she trained, Leigh became a student recruitment specialist with Vancouver Community College, where she shares her enthusiasm with others every day. A female ambassador for the trades, Leigh also speaks regularly on the importance of diversity in the workplace. Links: Media appearances by Leigh Minerva BC's Women Leading the Way™ program Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Red Seal certification Truck and Transport Mechanic Apprentice program at Vancouver Community College Guest: Leigh Wall (website) Hosted by: Danniele Livengood (@livengood) Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes Produced by:  Vanessa Reich-Shackelford For more from Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, you can follow us on Twitter at @WWEST_SFU, on Facebook at @WWEST.SFU, and subscribe to our biweekly newsletter at wwest.ca.

John Pihach, a Canadian of Ukrainian descent, is the author of the well-known Ukrainian genealogy classic, "Ukrainian Genealogy: a Beginner's Guide" (CIUS, 2007). He was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada. He received a B. Sc. degree in physics from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver), studied studio fine arts at the Vancouver Community College and spent many years wandering about Asia and Europe, including visiting Ukraine a dozen times. John has done research in the archives in Ukraine, Poland and Vienna and published twelve articles on Galician genealogy. He was the library chairperson for the East European Genealogical Society for a decade and a member since its founding. His new book, "Mudeater: An American Buffalo Hunter and the Surrender of Louis Riel", was published in 2017. Please contact Mike Buryk at michael.buryk@verizon.net for additional information. Copyright (c) 2017 by Michael J. Buryk. All Rights Reserved

Canada's most trusted higher ed monitor and futurist, Ken Steele, begins his review of trends in visual identity design at Canada's colleges looking at new brands for Lethbridge Community College, NAIT, Red Deer College, College of the North Atlantic, University College of the North, Niagara College, Sault College, Northern College, Mohawk College, Langara College, Douglas College, and Vancouver Community College.

Radio debut of a new folk duo! Parlour Roller is two ex-pat Ontarians (Ontarioans?) Skye Wallace and Ben Doerksen, now resident in East Van. Lovely to meet them and learn about their upcoming BC pre-Xmas tour. You can find them on Twitter and FB. (don't forget the 'Canadian' spelling of Parlour!)Earlier in the show I pulled out some lovely 80's vinyl by South African bands in honour of the late Nelson Mandela. I hope he's smiling down on us.Congrats to Vancouver Community College music grad Jennifer Gasoi for her Grammy nom! We ended the show with a cut from her nominated album (children's music category).Next week will be the last live Folk Oasis of 2013. Seasonal treats for all! Requests are welcome..nothing schmaltzy, please!Thanks, as always, for listening.stay warm,val folkoasis@gmail.com

Brian Pollard had booth right next to CUSO-VSO's booth at the Vancouver People's Summit on Main Street. Brian is a CUSO RV who went to Malaysia in 1970 immediately after graduating from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Economics and Third World Development.As the first person in his family to complete both high school and University, the then-23 year old Brian was inspired to share his passion for education by serving as a high school teacher in Malaysia for 3 years. He continued to serve as an educator upon his return to Vancouver and throughout his professional career. After retiring from his position at Vancouver Community College, Brian was invited to join the Lotus Outreach Society Canada (www.lotusoutreach.org/canada), which promotes education for young girls in Cambodia.Brian, thank you for your support of CUSO-VSO. It's always fantastic to see returned volunteers who integrate their experiences and passions in their careers.Volunteer for a better world! Join CUSO-VSO, share skills and volunteer in 43 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean. Volunteers, donate, share skills.www.cuso-vso.org