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The arts have that capacity to be powerful broadcasters, conveyors of messages, invitations to celebration, reflection, storytelling, narrative building and so on. There's a vital role here for the arts. But like the rest of society, frankly, whether it's the banking system or government we're simply not doing it well enough that we could say we're satisfied with how much is happening and everything's going to be okay. It's not. If we just stopped now, chaos and worse are due. It's not to say that we can hold up the arts and say, if only you were doing your job, everything would be fine. No, we all have, no matter what sector, so much to do.This is my second conscient conversation with social innovator and former CEO of McConnell Foundation, Stephen Huddart. The first took place on June 17, 2021 in Montréal, episode 58, and this second took place on September 24th, 2024 in Victoria BC. I've condensed all of this rich conversation down to my new format of 15 minutes – not an easy edit - so what you'll hear highlights from our exchange about the vital role of art, social innovation, relations with indigenous peoples, the panarchy cycle, Stephen's leadership role with the Victoria Forum (co-hosted with members of the Canadian Senate) and more.Action pointsNurture the capacity of art to be powerful broadcasters, conveyors of messages, invitations to celebration, reflection, storytelling, narrative building, etc.Increase the vitality and role of art at the local level to contribute to a more dynamic civic cultureCreate more configurations to present, invite, engage, dialogue, contemplate, discuss the artsSee, hear and deeply hear others perspectives.Nurture the power of art to serve as a catalyst for inspiration and communityShow notes generated by Whisper Transcribe AIStory PreviewWhat if art holds the key to unlocking our collective future? This episode explores the intersection of art, innovation, and societal transformation, revealing how creative expression can guide us through crisis and towards revitalization.Chapter Summary00:00 The Power of the Arts01:07 Revisiting Conversations02:02 Trust and Community Engagement04:22 The Victoria Forum Experience06:10 Navigating Complex Challenges07:30 Understanding Our Current Cycle09:21 The Call to Action11:17 The Role of the Arts in Social Change13:08 Accelerating TransformationFeatured QuotesHer wish (Shannon Waters) was for every child in Canada to learn the indigenous word for water in the territory in which they lived.We have the intellectual, the financial, the technological, and one would hope, the human and spiritual resources with which to affect a beautiful transition. Why aren't we doing it?There's a vital role for the arts at the local level to be contributing to dynamic civic culture.William Gibson said 'the future is already here, it's just unevenly distributed'.Behind the StoryStephen Huddart revisits the podcast to expand on previous conversations around social innovation, reflecting on the Victoria Forum 2024 and its focus on regenerative economies. The discussion navigates the complex challenges facing humanity, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and systemic change to address growing societal fractures. The power of art as a catalyst for inspiration and community is highlighted. *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHey conscient listeners, I've been producing the conscient podcast as a learning and unlearning journey since May 2020 on un-ceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory (Ottawa). It's my way to give back.In parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and its francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Threads or BlueSky.I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on March 26, 2025

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The Stanley Cup is in Victoria BC this weekend, so today's top 3 discussion was the 3 best trophies, medals ect in sports!

This weekend the Stanley Cup will be in Victoria BC to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Victoria Cougars winning it all in 1925! We get all the event details of the next few days from the Victoria Hockey Legacy Society!

The Stanley Cup is in Victoria BC this weekend, so today's top 3 discussion was the 3 best trophies, medals ect in sports!

In this episode, I sit down with Nyk Danu to explore her inspiring journey from a professional hairstylist and hair color educator to a successful yoga teacher and business mentor for other yoga teachers. Nyk shares the pivotal moments that led her to embrace yoga, the challenges she faced, and the strategies she developed to not only sustain but thrive in her new career. We dive deep into the benefits of registered series versus drop-in classes, the importance of niching for yoga teachers, and how to build a supportive community both in-person and online. Nyk also offers practical advice for yoga teachers looking to transition to a more sustainable business model, including marketing approaches and leveraging technology for administrative tasks. Get To Know Nyk: Nyk Danu is a certified Yoga Therapist, Yin Yoga Teacher Trainer, Yoga business mentor, and host of A Yin Yoga podcast. She's a fiercely independent Sagittarius, misfit, introvert, bookworm, cat charmer, crow whisperer, Buddhist, seeker of truth, and a long-term pro-activist who's not-so-secretly out to save the world. Nyk lives in the magical city of Victoria on the enchanted Vancouver Island off the west coast of Canada. In her weekly public classes, she teaches Therapeutic Yoga to MisFits. Gen Xers (and sometimes Y) who don't feel at home in mainstream Yoga circles: the rebels, underdogs, introverts, neurodiverse, geeks, and bookworms. As a Yoga Therapist, her specialty is helping MisFits with Back Pain and Anxiety. Nyk has been practicing Yoga since 1998 and teaching since 2004. In 2007 she fell madly in love with Yin Yoga and has since done 500+ hours of Yin Yoga training with Paul Grilley. Her passion for Yin Yoga sparked a deep resonance and curiosity for Traditional Chinese Medicine. This then drew her to study 2300 hours of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Pacific Rim College. In 2017 She received a 800 hour of Yoga therapy certification from Ajna Yoga College in Victoria BC. Nyk has since combined her Yoga Therapy Training, Yin Yoga Training and, Traditional Chinese Medicine knowledge to create a unique Therapeutic Yin Yoga teacher training program that has gotten rave reviews. When she is not teaching Yoga you will likely find her on the beach with a book or curled up with her fella watching Star Trek or Anime. Links:  Claim your OfferingTree Free trial + 50% off your first three months or 15% an annual subscription. Head to https://allmatstaken.com/tree to grab your discount. Sign Up to The Newsletter to Get on The All Mats Taken Yoga Business Summit Waitlist: https://allmatstaken.com Connect with Adrianne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerrettdigital  Connect with Nyk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nykdanuyoga/ and https://www.instagram.com/yinyogapodcast/  Check out Nyk's website: https://nykdanu.com/teachers/  Grab this freebie from Nyk: So You Think You Can Niche Workshop: https://nykdanu.com/teachers/yoga-business-mentorship/workshops/#signup 

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Who killed beautiful, joyful art student Euarchol Wanchipan?  Her case has been cold since 2017. If you have any information, please call the VIIMCU information line at 250-380-6211, or if you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- TIPS.  Sources https://www.earthsoption.com/obituaries/Euarchol-WANICHPAN?obId=22723963 https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/victoria-suspicious-death-where-she-was-found-someone-had-to-see-it-4653386 https://globalnews.ca/news/3697816/euarchol-wanichpan-found-dead-victoria/ https://saanichpolice.ca/2017/08/04/missing-person-euarchol-wanichpan/ https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/body-found-buried-and-wrapped-in-tarp-is-missing-vancouver-island-woman https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/body-found-at-sj-willis-grounds-identified-as-missing-woman-4653311 https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/canada-euarchol-wanichpan-25-vancuover-island-30-july-2017.347718/ https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/major-crime-unit-investigates-remains-found-at-sj-willis-school-4653181 https://cheknews.ca/euarchol-wanichpan-arts-student-big-heart-remembered-360882/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/49g9s2o https://www.reddit.com/r/VictoriaBC/comments/cqu5jh/what_ever_happened_with_the_investigation_about/  

Ever wondered how to harness the power of AI to revolutionize your real estate investing game? Tune in to The REITE Club Podcast as Steve Arneson shares the solution that helped him when he was in a dark place and revolutionized his business. Dive into the fascinating world of AI in real estate investing and learn how it's transforming the industry. But there's more to this story than just technology. Find out how Steve's personal journey led him to this game-changing solution.Stay tuned to discover the surprising connection between personal development and operational efficiency. You won't want to miss what comes next. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover how AI revolutionizes real estate investing for greater returns. Empower yourself with personal development to overcome obstacles in real estate investment. Uncover unique strategies for successful real estate investment in Victoria BC. Streamline your real estate operations for increased efficiency and profitability. Understand the impact of government policies on real estate development for informed decision-making. Tune in to listen to the full episode at https://thereiteclub.com/en/podcasts Steve Arneson is a real estate investor based in Victoria, BC, known for his resilience and innovative approach to the industry. Overcoming personal challenges, he has channelled his experiences into transforming his real estate business and helping others do the same. With a strong foundation in real estate and a keen focus on personal development, Steve offers invaluable knowledge in utilizing AI and operational efficiencies in real estate, catering to investors seeking enhanced decision-making and streamlined operations. His expertise and journey from adversity to success make his contributions both compelling and informative. Get in touch with Steve Arneson: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevearnesonofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevearneson/ Website: https://synergymastermind.ca/

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Another major backdown by the New Democrats on their drug policy. George Abbott finally makes it to the treaty commission. New Democrats appointed the former BC Liberal cabinet minister Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BC legislature are finally meeting after a 9-month hiatus. What can we expect to be discussed in this long-awaited session? Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BC is still sending patients to Bellingham for cancer treatment. Calls are growing for the BC NDP to cancel their promised grocery rebate. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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BC's new war room on trump tariffs is not super impressive. However, Ravi Kahlon dropped an f-bomb in describing Trump at a media conference. And the BC Conservatives put out a WILD old timey ad pretending the tariffs are an atomic bomb and Eby wants everyone to duck and cover. Guest: Rob Shaw - Political Correspondent for CHEK News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We chat with the voice of Megatron himself, David Kaye, hhyyeeeeeesss. We also read some listener emails, give some shoutouts, and make a big announcement.Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcombBuy Me A Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/zulojiVideo Version:https://youtu.be/4lws0rlodrMJoin The Lazor Comb Discord:https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3kFollow us on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/toomuchenergon.lolhttps://bsky.app/profile/neokal.bsky.socialCheck out our TikToks:https://www.tiktok.com/@lazorcombhttps://www.tiktok.com/@neo_kalBuy a Lazor Comb t-shirt:https://www.teepublic.com/user/too-much-energon ★ Support this podcast ★

Join us for a live recorded sunset DJ set by Victor Fanz from the summit of Mount Douglas in his hometown of Victoria, BC. This is the first from a series of four sets recorded around British Columbia. Have your vibes elevated by this Melodic House set, and don't forget to subscribe to our channel, & hit the notification bell for more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content. Follow Victor Youtube: https://bit.ly/3vGqOhw Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/44zeBYi Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/43GhOUA Venue: Mount Douglas - Victoria, BC Produced by: @Metacogvzn & 10X Media LLC Musical Content Copyright Disclaimer (Fair Use) under section 107 of Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use", Non-profit & educational. This video demonstrates mixing skills, and it is for entertainment purposes. Copyright belongs to its respective owners. I do not own the musical copyright for the songs included here in this mix. This is purely for entertainment & promotional purposes.

Send us a textMark was a victim of the 60's scoop. As a result, he grew up detached from his culture and ended up in the residential school system. Today he is in long term recovery and joined me on the podcast to share his story.This episode is Premier Sponsored by Sacred Rebels Recovery ✅ Buy us a coffee!✅ Need HKT Merch?✅ Check out EHN Canada✅ Métis Nation Saskatchewan✅ Bunny Hugs and Mental Health✅ Wellness NewsSupport the showWe've got fresh merch and it's amazing! Pick yours up HERE Are you getting something from our content? Tap here and buy us a coffee to say thanks and help us keep this train on the tracks! Check us out on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@hardknoxtalksWant to listen to our episodes uncensored? Become a channel member here!

BC repeals law against open drug use! Plus, feds are up another $250 million in the design of an Iona island wastewater plant. Guest: Vaughn Palmer - Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Happy Holidays, Maximals and Predacons! For our milestone 150th episode, we are playing and reviewing four BEAST WARS video games! First up is the 1997 PlayStation game simply titled "Beast Wars," then both the PlayStation and Nintendo 64 versions of "Beast Wars: Transmetals" which are just different enough to warrant being covered separately. Finally we have the Japanese-exclusive GameBoy Color 2D fighter "Duel Fight Transformers Beast Wars: Beast Warriors' Strongest Decisive Battle." Which of these is the best of the bunch? The answer may surprise you!Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcombVideo Version:https://youtu.be/30haKMLmGUEJoin The Lazor Comb Discord:https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3kFollow us on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/toomuchenergon.lolhttps://bsky.app/profile/neokal.bsky.socialCheck out our TikToks:https://www.tiktok.com/@lazorcombhttps://www.tiktok.com/@neo_kalBuy a Lazor Comb t-shirt:https://www.teepublic.com/user/too-much-energon ★ Support this podcast ★

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This summer our friend Mike in Victoria BC had his store "Ride the Glide" E -bikes broken into by a guy trying to steal a few bikes! That guy got busted but according to Mike, that guy is back at it in Vancouver!

TOO MUCH ENERGON! is BACK after a three month hiatus for our annual Holiday Special episodes! We're kicking things off this week with part one where we provide live commentary for the 2024 box office bomb TRANSFORMERS ONE!Movie Rating: TOO MUCH ENERGON! (unanimous)Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcombVideo Version:https://youtu.be/kZKGH28UrUcJoin The Lazor Comb Discord:https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3kFollow us on Bluesky:https://bsky.app/profile/toomuchenergon.lolhttps://bsky.app/profile/neokal.bsky.socialBuy a Lazor Comb t-shirt:https://www.teepublic.com/user/too-much-energon ★ Support this podcast ★

Shelley Doyle is a Connection Alchemist who empowers expats, repatriates, and people who move, to reconnect, and create a life that satisfies your need for authentic connection, on-and-offline, to supercharge your social wellbeing, and feel like you belong - anywhere.From working with expats to innovating workplace wellbeing, Shelley combines cutting edge research on loneliness, connection and belonging with two decades of Communications experience, to deliver mind-shifting talks, workshops, and programs around the world.As the founder of My Communiverse and host of the ‘Rediscovering Connection' podcast, Shelley is on a mission to help people feel connected in a world that's silently suffering from loneliness.She holds a BA in Public Relations and is currently pursuing an MA in Interdisciplinary Studies at Royal Roads University in Victoria BC, set to scientifically test the effectiveness of her social intervention program, on a mission to solve the global health crisis of loneliness.Originally from the UK, Shelley now calls the picturesque Vancouver Island her home, where she resides with her family.Here's where to find more:https://thecommuniverse.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleydoylehttps://www.facebook.com/theshelleydoylehttps://www.instagram.com/theshelleydoylehttps://twitter.com/theShelleyDoyle___________________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here: https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Note: this is the audio version of my 'listen and co-create' posting on 'a calm presence'. On September 23, 2024, while driving in Victoria BC to record a conversation with educator and musician Azul Carolina Duque for conscient season 6 (to be released in 2025), I was listening to Nate Hagens' The Great Simplification episode 139 : Bioregional Futures: Reconnecting to Place for Planetary Health with regenerative living activist Daniel Christian Wahl. As I listened to the 36th minute of this engaging podcast, I felt a wave of relief ripple through my body, as if a burden had been lifted…I stopped the car to listen to that 36th minute again : It makes a difference how we go out and, bizarrely, if enough of us - all of humanity - reaches the point of maturity of caring more about life and less about individual lifespan or our species survival and we find our peace with maybe living the end day of a relatively young species, then I think exactly in that point, we will find the maturity to develop the patterns that will take us into not dying an early death as a species.‘That's it', I said out loud. ‘This is the horizon I have been looking for: ‘patterns that will take us into not dying an early death as a species'.Which patterns?I was also touched by the notion of dying with dignity (how we go out), which is on my mind and in my spirit lately. Azul and I in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, BC, September 23, 2024Wahl's notion of ‘finding peace as a relatively young species' came up during my conversation with Azul who kindly shared the 3rd type of hope in an upcoming publication by the Gesturing Towards Decolonial Futures Collective of which she is a member: The hope in composting harm represents the idea of acknowledging that we are past several critical tipping points, and that substantial consensus is unlikely to happen and that we will inevitably have to confront the consequences of our harmful actions and the harmful actions of those who came before us, too. So this hope says that new possibilities will emerge only after we have been taught by the partial or general collapse of our current systems, which is what this person, Daniel was saying in the interview. So it's about visualizing a process in which we are left with no other choice but to transform our relationships with the planet, with other species and with each other, to metabolize and repair the harm we have caused, and collectively learn to coexist differently through the awareness that we are part of a wider metabolism that is bio intelligent.Later that day I mentioned this insightful 36th minute in the Wahl interview during my conscient podcast conversation with composer Kenneth Newby (e207 kenneth newby - living with grace) who said: The planet's not dying. Our place and our version of it may be dying. So how do we deal with that? How do we accept and live with the knowledge that our version of it is dying. It's not something to panic about in the sense that the whole thing's going away, hopefully. We don't know, but I think that notion of living with grace, living without fear, trying to live without anxiety, because those are just places where we flounder, shut off and develop toxic escapes. People will drink themselves and take whatever drugs they want to take to escape. My conversation with Kenneth reminded me of this quote from Adam Urban's ‘10 Reasons Our Civilization Will Soon Collapse' that I used in my first a calm presence posting, called why? : my rationale for creating 'a calm presence' newsletter. I go back to it often:People have asked me, "If we're all doomed anyway, then what's the point of scaring people? Why not just let them live their lives?" It's a fair question. My answer is that the more people know about our predicament and start preparing for what's coming, the greater chance humanity has of surviving this century and creating sustainable societies in the distant future. I don't know if that's even possible. Perhaps we will pass so many climate tipping points that temperatures will rise high enough to snuff out life across the entire planet. Or perhaps after the population declines and the planet warms, new societies will spring up in places like Greenland and Antarctica. They won't be societies that use fossil fuels, so they will likely be much simpler and more connected to the Earth. Maybe these societies will learn from our mistakes and take better care of nature—and each other. If there's any chance that a future like that is possible, then we should do everything we can to make it happen. The first step is to inform people about what's happening, and the second step is to help them prepare.Why does any of this matter? Reality.why? https://acalmpresence.substack.com/p/whyMy experiences on September 23rd reminded of advice dharma teacher Catherine Ingram offered me in July 2023 that inspired the creation of a calm presence:Yes, there's a point in going on. It is to be here for others who are not as strong or clear as you and who will be frightened and in need of a calm presence.But how does one achieve and maintain ‘a calm presence'?I found some answers in this except from Yin Paradies' September 25, 2024 Facebook posting drawn from the Intercultural Communication Handbook.Sensing, attending and being patient requires slowing down, pausing, and taking time to listen, look, feel and learn. Seeking to activate and use all our senses to relate as part of the world. This involves learning through relationships, through actions and through careful attention, not just through asking questions and talking a lot. Being patient and humble enables recognition of the myriad of messages that humans and non-human beings are always sending out.Note: for more on Yin's work see e193 yin paradies - interweaving everything with everything else or on Yin's YouTube channel.I was struck by this sentence in particular : Learning through relationships, through actions and through careful attention, not just through asking questions and talking a lot.There's a lot to consider in his words for a podcaster who spends a lot of time and effort talking and asking questions!The timing of this  is good because I'm taking a break now from both conscient podcast and a calm presence for a few months as I prepare season 6 - which I think is necessary - exploring arts and culture in times of crisis and collapse. I'll be doing that collaboratively and co-creatively with those who are interested in joining me. To summarize, I feel privileged to have received a generous offering through the above quotes that I have presented to you today. For me, all of this comes down to: listening and co-creating. To listen and co-create. I would like to thank those I have quoted and their kin. *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODES Hey conscient listeners, Thanks for your presence. Season 5 of this podcast is now completed. I'll be back with season 6 on art and culture in times of crisis and collapse (see trailer for details) sometime in 2025. Background on the conscient podcast I've been producing the conscient podcast as a learning and unlearning journey since May 2020 on un-ceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory (Ottawa). It's my way to give back and be present.In parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and it's francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' which are 'short, practical essays about collapse acceptance, adaptation, response and art'. To subscribe (free of charge) see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. You'll also find a podcast version of each a calm presence posting on Substack or one your favorite podcast player.Also, please note that a complete transcript of most conscient podcast and balado conscient episodes from season 1 to 5 is available on the web version of this site (not available on podcast apps) here: https://conscient-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on conscient podcast social media: Facebook, X, Instagram or Linkedin. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on November 6, 2024

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Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Today we're revisiting Apex Operator Sarah Carusona's talk from C-Suite Mastermind in Victoria BC. Sarah has masterminded growth for brands like Olukai, Roark and now Alpha Lion along with cutting her teeth in the trenches of performancing marketing with Common Thread Collective. In C-Suite Talk she gives you a simple mathematical model where the math actually maths, that actually leads you to your growth goals. The ecom hiking map metaphor Why last touch attribution still rules the day Topline and bottom line dollars are the most important ones Timestamps 00:00 - Intro to Sarah Carusona's Growth Strategy 02:15 - Importance of Real Math in E-commerce Attribution 04:30 - Aligning Business Goals with Key Metrics 06:55 - Balancing New and Repeat Orders for Growth 09:20 - Utilizing Last Touch Attribution and MMM for Clarity 11:35 - Forecasting and Adjusting for Seasonal Trends 13:55 - Leveraging Organic Video Strategy and TV for Brand Recall 16:30 - The Role of YouTube and Streaming in Brand Awareness 18:45 - Q&A and Wrap-up Hashtags #EcommerceGrowth #DTCStrategy #MarketingAttribution #SEO #BrandGrowth #CustomerRetention #BusinessMetrics #YouTubeMarketing #TVAdvertising #GrowthStrategy Subscribe to DTC Newsletter - https://dtcnews.link/signup Advertise on DTC - https://dtcnews.link/advertise Work with Pilothouse - https://dtcnews.link/pilothouse Follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @dtcnewsletter Watch this interview on YouTube - https://dtcnews.link/video

​​I think if we can reimagine what matters to us and pursue that, then perhaps there's a chance that we can stop this truly self-destructive pursuit of infinite more, and in material terms, become happy with enough, without giving up the idea of personal growth and evolution, because I do think that is core to what it is to be human and even just alive. Life is about growth. The history of life on earth is one of ever more complexity and richness. And I think it would be like, I just don't agree with the argument that we have to stop growing. I think that's totally impossible and depressing. And I think that's often how economic arguments about degrowth versus growth get framed and understood is, well, we just have to sacrifice, and the good times are over, and now it's just less of everything for everybody. And I guess it's kind of depressing, but that's just reality. I don't think it needs to be depressing. In fact, I think it has to not be depressing for it to work. I think it has to be exciting. And the way that I can get excited about it is to think, wow, well, let's just tell better stories and let's focus on. Let's have some fun. Like, we can. Let's enjoy our lives and find ways to enjoy them that can be grown. And to me, art is just the best, most wonderful, inexhaustible resource in all of its forms.Hi listeners, This is the 3rd last episode of this 5th season of the conscient podcast. I have produced 54 regular episodes since February of this year plus 6 bonus episodes so that's a lot of content to digest and I invite you to take your time.  It's been a lot of fun and I thank all of my guests and their collaborators for their generosity. I'm going to take a break after the last episode, e208 with my daughter Clara Schryer. I'm going to take some time to breathe a bit and prepare for season 6 which will start in 2025 on the theme of ‘arts and culture in times of crisis and collapse'.So, back to episode e206. Meet Arno Kopecky who is, I think, an upbeat realist. Like I did with e196 alice irene whittaker (part 2) - homing, a book review I will read the introduction to the episode at the top of my conversation, with Arno present, but before we jump in to our conversation, I wanted to share a quote from that episode to give you a preview of what's coming: If we look into the past, when I think of what art has done to deal with political problems, for example, or social problems, I think of civil rights and I think of people like Nina Simone, I think of Billie Holiday, I think of Toni Morrison and people and all the so many people like them who produced just incredible music and works of art that absolutely had a message but also sort of transcended that message or found a way. It's so hard to put into words for me how they did what they did. But I feel like there is a whole rich body of work that emanated and proceeded from the atrocity that was slavery and racism and a clear social justice tragedy. But you didn't hear the word social justice in any of Mina Simone's songs or Toni Morrison's books. You know, you heard stories, you heard an outpouring, you felt an emotion, and that moved and transported people, and that operates on such a deep societal level. I feel like it's almost, you know, I think art has a way of seeding social awareness and imagination, and that is almost a precursor or a prerequisite for social change. That then also requires political movements and politicians and civil society and all kinds of the realm of reason and logic and journalism and fact and argument.So, with no further ado, here is my conversation with Arno, recorded on the morning of September 11, 2024 in Vancouver. Arno Kopecky's 2014 book The Oil Man and the Sea: Navigating the Northern Gateway won the 2014 Edna Staebler Award.Arno is a journalist and writer who lives just down the street from me here in east Vancouver so I invited him to talk, and to do a soundwalk with me about his most recent book, The Environmentalist's Dilemma: Promise and Peril in an Age of Climate Crisis, published by ECW press. I was also curious about Arno's thoughts on art, the ecological crisis and the multiple dilemmas that we face as we work our way through the trappings and self destructive tendencies of modernity, while trying to retain, in a sustainable way, some of its benefits.There are many great stories and tales in the book, such as the dilemma faced by people on a boat about to fall over Niagara Falls : should they ignore it, should they change directions or simply accept their fate and have a drink? I recommend the book, in particular the audiobook version narrated by Marvin Kaye, who really brings this set of essays to life.The Environmentalist's Dilemma confirms that our planet is dying due to gross misbehaviour, however, Arno also observes that humanity, ironically, is doing better than ever. What's that about?I enjoyed the book because it provided me with insights into a daily dilemma : how to live well and comfortably in this world while denouncing and rethinking it fundamentally. I remember listening to the book while biking to Victoria BC and having to stop to catch my breath at a passage in chapter 6 called ‘let's get drunk and celebrate the future', where Kopecky suggests that we get drunk and give up, to which I screamed out loud : yes, yes,! I'm in! It was a cathartic moment for me because I sometimes feel like giving up hope and just getting drunk or high or… It's actually quite sane to say these things out loud. It allowed a reader like me to break through emotional barriers and find ways to get on with the work of reimagining life on earth, one step at a time.I was happy to see that the book has been well received as witnessed by some of the positive reviews I read. For example, the Literary Review of Canada wrote that : In the author's hands, the book's titular dilemma emerges in all its richness, ambiguity, and tension as a foundational opportunity and challenge for contemporary environmentalism.Well said. I agree. Kopecky questions some of our most ingrained assumptions and biases with journalistic rigour and may I say humour. The Ormsby Review observed that :The value of The Environmentalist's Dilemma is this hope, that though we are in some ways stuck within a system that limits our options, we can make little acts of rebellion against the system. Our little actions may add to the little actions of millions of others, and may one day change the world.Now I have to admit that I've always believed that the accumulated impact of millions and even billions of small scale local actions can change the world. For example, in the final chapter 13 ‘Every Little Thing', Kopecky writes about Czech writer and politician Vaclav Havel and how his words and grit helped to ignite a seemingly impossible revolution in Eastern Europe in the 1980s.Can we do this again at a global scale?How can we laugh at our predicament and still do the hard work ahead of us? Fortunately, Arno is sitting right in front of me here in east Vancouver, on this morning of September 11th, 2024 and has kindly agreed to talk with me about all of this. Arno's recommendations were:Res Rules by Chief Clarence Louie Tarun Nayar (modern biology) *Episode Chapters (generated by AI and reviewed by Claude Schryer)IntroductionClaude welcomes journalist and author Arno Kopecky, setting the stage for a discussion on his latest book, ‘The Environmentalist Dilemma.' The conversation hints at the complex relationship between modernity and sustainability.The Environmentalist DilemmaKopecky explores the paradox of living well in a world facing environmental destruction, sharing personal reflections on the emotional struggles tied to ecological awareness. The chapter emphasizes the challenges of reconciling modern comforts with environmental concerns.Hope, Small Actions, and Personal BackgroundKopecky discusses the importance of hope through small, individual actions and shares his journey from a middle-class upbringing to becoming an environmental journalist. He highlights pivotal moments that shaped his awareness of environmental issues.The Housing Crisis and Urban DevelopmentThe conversation shifts to the housing crisis in Vancouver, where Kopecky supports urban densification as a potential solution. He acknowledges the complexities of balancing development with environmental concerns.The Paradox of Progress and Environmental CrisisKopecky delves into the paradox of modern life, discussing how improvements in quality of life coincide with unprecedented environmental threats. He articulates the conflict between enjoying modern benefits and confronting ecological degradation.Reimagining Growth, Happiness, and ArtKopecky challenges societal obsessions with growth, proposing a new understanding of happiness that values creativity and art. He explores the role of art in fostering resilience and community in times of crisis.Art and Social ChangeKopecky discusses the historical role of art in addressing social injustices, citing influential figures like Nina Simone and Toni Morrison. He argues that while art can seed social awareness, it must be complemented by political movements for real change.The Power of Individual Action and Navigating Modern FreedomKopecky reflects on the impact of individual actions through the story of Vaclav Havel's shopkeeper, illustrating the potential for broader societal change. He also discusses the paradox of modern freedom and the need for a collective shift towards sustainability.Personal Transformation and Literature in CrisisKopecky shares a personal narrative about his father's transformation into an environmental activist, highlighting the potential for change at any stage of life. He also references literature's response to the ecological crisis, calling for more storytelling on these pressing issues.Imagining a Sustainable Future and RecommendationsKopecky concludes with a hopeful vision for a future prioritizing relationships and community over consumption. He shares recommendations for further exploration, encouraging listeners to engage with diverse narratives that challenge conventional perspectives. *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESI've been producing the conscient podcast as a learning and unlearning journey since May 2020 on un-ceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory (Ottawa). It's my way to give back and be present.In parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and it's francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' which are 'short, practical essays about collapse acceptance, adaptation, response and art'. To subscribe (free of charge) see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. You'll also find a podcast version of each a calm presence posting on Substack or one your favorite podcast player.Also, please note that a complete transcript of conscient podcast and balado conscient episodes from season 1 to 4 is available on the web version of this site (not available on podcast apps) here: https://conscient-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on conscient podcast social media: Facebook, X, Instagram or Linkedin. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on July 20, 2024

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I would have waited an eternity for this! It's over, guys. We finally finish Beast Wars Second once and for all!Episode Rating: "NO ENERGON!" (unanimous)Subscribe to our Patreon to access our exclusive podcasts The Super Lazor Comb Patreon Super Show!, TOO MUCH COMMENTARY!, and more. https://www.patreon.com/lazorcombVideo Version:https://youtu.be/tdRXAsjgdgYShow Links:https://linktr.ee/lazorcombJoin The Lazor Comb Discord:https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3kBuy a TOO MUCH ENERGON! t-shirt:https://www.teepublic.com/user/too-much-energon ★ Support this podcast ★

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This week we're reviewing episodes 34, 35, 36, and 37 of Beast Wars II. Episode 34 features Drill Nuts building a big 'ole cannon at Niagra Falls to fire at The Artificial Planet Nemesis. 35 involves Gaviscon getting in Lio Junior's head, and Junior doing what ever teenage boy eventually does; beats up his step dad. Finally 36 and 37 finally give us some backstory about the history of Gaia, the Angle Slam energy, and even Artemis and Moon.Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcombVideo Version:https://youtu.be/y3Lq_iV5uVkShow Links:https://linktr.ee/lazorcombJoin The Lazor Comb Discord:https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3kBuy a TOO MUCH ENERGON! t-shirt:https://www.teepublic.com/user/too-much-energon ★ Support this podcast ★

Gaviscon uses his latest Plot Device™ to summon the great Decepticon weapon Majin Zarak from the distant past to Planet Gaia, and it's up to Lio Convoy and the Maximals to stop it. Lio Junior is all like "no way! two can play!" and uses the same doohickey to bring in Garry Primal all the way from Planet Energon, and the hypest team up since Kane & The Undertaker was formed.Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcombVideo Version:https://youtu.be/fyv-hy3oLaAShow Links:https://linktr.ee/lazorcombJoin The Lazor Comb Discord:https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3kBuy a TOO MUCH ENERGON! t-shirt:https://www.teepublic.com/user/too-much-energon ★ Support this podcast ★

From Hecklers in Victoria BC, Rachel Schaefer talks about when bathroom etiquette goes wrong and if you designed the criminal laws in this country, Mikey Dubs has a suggestion for you!

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Technically we skip episode 29 because it's a clipshow, but from there on we're talking about episodes 30-33 of Beast Wars II, where The Angle Slam goes evil, and the Decepticons go full Marshawn Lynch.Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcombVideo Version:https://youtu.be/pPj2dcNHTTcShow Links:https://linktr.ee/lazorcombJoin The Lazor Comb Discord:https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3kBuy a TOO MUCH ENERGON! t-shirt:https://www.teepublic.com/user/too-much-energon ★ Support this podcast ★

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The Old Maritimers decide to leave; Lio Convoy discovers that lion he banged a while ago wasn't on the pill; G2 Megatron gets all Angle Slammed up and becomes a redeco of Trypticon; Scuba's cousin is an Amazon delivery driver and brings a tank to planet Gaia.Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcombVideo Version:https://youtu.be/uNxVhz06FLYShow Links:https://linktr.ee/lazorcombJoin The Lazor Comb Discord:https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3kBuy a TOO MUCH ENERGON! t-shirt:https://www.teepublic.com/user/too-much-energon ★ Support this podcast ★

This week we're covering the 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th episodes of Beast Wars II "The Tentacular (testicular) Scuba," "Megastorm's Reckoning," "Showdown in the Sea," and "Face the Setting Sun," respectively. Highlights include Bighorn getting big-horny for Scylla (a.k.a. the "she-gremlin" from Gremlins 2), Artemis getting jealous of Scylla's affection towards Scuba, the Seacons (a.k.a. The Old Maritimers) throwing down with the Maximals and winning, and God Neptune squaring off against Cuban Pete. Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcombVideo Version:https://youtu.be/BmF8PT7s71YShow Links:https://linktr.ee/lazorcombJoin The Lazor Comb Discord:https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3kBuy a TOO MUCH ENERGON! t-shirt:https://www.teepublic.com/user/too-much-energon ★ Support this podcast ★

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker break down the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss vs. the Red Sox to open the three-game series at the Rogers Centre. They take your calls, and get to the lineup decisions - was it right to not have two lefty bats in the lineup vs. Victoria BC native Nick Pivetta? They get into Yusei Kikuchi giving up four home runs, including two to Maple Ridge BC native Tyler O'Neill - was there something more there, or just an off night? Plus, they discuss the decisions needing to be made with the bullpen, following Yimi García being put on the IL - is Tim Mayza's time on the team close to being done? The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

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Siege is depressed and tipsy, and Kal is high on painkillers, so naturally we're both in the correct frame of mind to review episodes 17, 18, 19, and 20 of Beast Wars Second. Episode 20 is a another clipshow, so we didn't bother watching it and just gave it a pre-emptive "not enough energon" rating.Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcombVideo Version:https://youtu.be/_Dhjzunj6d8Show Links:https://linktr.ee/lazorcombJoin The Lazor Comb Discord:https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3kBuy a TOO MUCH ENERGON! t-shirt:https://www.teepublic.com/user/too-much-energon ★ Support this podcast ★

Jessica Rivers is co-owner and connection engine of the amazing bakery Working Culture Bread in Victoria BC.  In the three years since Mark talked to her husband Adam in Episode #128, the bakery has grown and their family has too.  Through it all, Jess and the Working Culture team have built even stronger ties within the community, through fundraising, advocacy and lots of listening. In this episode, Jess and Mark talk about how starting a family helped her baking team grow closer, her faith in food providers to come together to help people and her new project, Club Bop, which helps local small businesses of all stripes support each other. There is also talk about Mark's new project, the Bakery Leadership Circle, which has a new session starting in July. Helpful Links Working Culture Bread @workingculturebread on Instagram Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin  

It's Cinco de Mayo, a fiesta, and a salsa dance all in one as we're introduced to our new buenos amigos, the Jointrons.Subscribe to our Patreon to access exclusive content at https://www.patreon.com/lazorcombVideo Version:https://youtu.be/P1dg0U-2nnYShow Links:https://linktr.ee/lazorcombJoin The Lazor Comb Discord:https://discord.gg/AEMkmvud3kBuy a TOO MUCH ENERGON! t-shirt:https://www.teepublic.com/user/too-much-energon ★ Support this podcast ★