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Tune in to Episode 6 in Season 4 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast. Today we welcome you back to our podcast with our special guest: Sharon Gregson, the provincial spokesperson for the $10aDay Child Care Campaign, working with the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC.In this episode, we discuss the current state of childcare in BC, highlighting that only 10% of childcare programs are officially $10-a-day programs, leaving 74% of children without access to licensed childcare. We encourage you to visit their websites to explore the many resources available, and urge you to get involved by becoming a member of the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC. Whether you're a parent, an educator, or an advocate, there are ways to get involved —whether by signing petitions, joining community actions, or simply staying informed about the latest developments in child care policy. Child care is not just a personal issue; it's a societal one. A well-funded, high-quality, and accessible child care system benefits everyone —helping families thrive, supporting early childhood educators, and strengthening our communities and economy. The progress we've seen in recent years has been the result of decades of advocacy, and it's clear there is still more work to do. Sharon Gregson is the provincial spokesperson for the successful $10aDay Child Care Campaign working with the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC. She was twice elected as a Trustee to the Vancouver Board of Education. She represents British Columbia on the Board of the Child Care Advocacy Association of Canada (Child Care Now), and previously on the Child Care Human Resource Sector Council and Canadian Child Care Federation. Sharon is a feminist with a demonstrated history of working across sectors with stakeholders, including non-traditional allies, in child care public policy. She is skilled in campaign strategy and campaigning, government and stakeholder relations, and in working with traditional and social media. She was nominated for a YWCA Women of Distinction award in 2018 for her work on the successful $10aDay Child Care Plan and for developing Indigenous cultural competency resources for the ECE sector. Business in Vancouver (BIV) named Sharon in the Power 50 in Vancouver in 2022 - and one of the top 500 most influential business leaders in British Columbia in 2022 and 2023. She received the King Charles Coronation Medal in 2025.She is a past Director of the Early Years at a large unionized agency in East Vancouver managing human resources and child care operations, and she co-chaired the Vancouver Joint Childcare Council of public partners and non-governmental organizations. Sharon is also an ethical vegan and supporter of credit unions!We are grateful to have Sharon Gregson on our podcast once again, and we are delighted to her share more about her work within the childcare sector.

YWCA COO Julie Hugen & Chelsey Stoa from Flint Group share all the details, including how you can get a ticket to the soon to be sold out show! LISTEN: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Mentorship; ”Creating SheIs Sports Network” Keepin It Real with Brenda Andress   Season 6 Episode #222 We meet a business owner who is an author, former Commissioner of the Canadian Women's Hockey League, one of Canadas 100 Most Powerful Women and the founder of SheIS a Sports Network with an app that connects female athletes with fans fostering engagement, community and celebration.   Let's find out out how Brenda has built bridges throughout sport to elevate the profile of female athletes while building a network that engages sports enthusiasts.   Our guest joins us from Toronto, Ontario “Brenda Andress is a trailblazer in women's sports, known for her strategic leadership as the founder and President of SheIS and SheIS Sports Network. As the former Commissioner of the CWHL, she shaped it into the premier women's hockey league. Recognized with the YWCA Women of Distinction award and named one of Canada's 100 Most Powerful Women, Brenda is an accomplished author and a dedicated mother and grandmother, continually elevating the visibility and impact of women in athletics.” A few of the tips Brenda shared: 1. Watershed moments create opportunities  2. You have a right to be at the table 3.  Don't give up   Read Brenda's story and connect here...   Don't miss an episode and subscribe to our YouTube channel Business Mentorship; Keepin It Real or if your on the move our podcast is found on iTunes, Spotify, IHeart Radio and Amazon Music. Thank you for joining us… We look forward to connecting with you next time for another edition of Keepin' It Real. “Funding for Entrepreneurs by Entrepreneurs”

Can Pierre Poilievre turn the Conservative campaign around in time? Are Mark Carney's Liberals peaking too soon? What does Donald Trump REALLY want?  2:30 | Our Group Chat Round Table is back together, as Katherine O'Neill, Jenny Adams, Harman Kandola, and Jarrett Campbell give us their take on the top election stories across the country. Will Amarjeet Sohi win Edmonton Southeast? What will unfold in Edmonton Centre? And is Stephen Mandel really making a return to municipal politics?  TELL US WHAT YOU THINK: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:15:00 | KO, Harman, Jarrett and Ryan share their Positive Reflections presented by Solar by Kuby. YWCA WOMEN of DISTINCTION: https://ywcaofedmonton.org/women-of-distinction/ SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION: talk@ryanjespersen.com  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kuby.ca/ PAY LESS FOR INTERNET, ELECTRICITY, and NATURAL GAS: https://parkpower.ca/realtalk/ KNOCK 50% OFF an annual subscription to Alberta Views with the promo code AVRJ: https://albertaviews.ca/ REGISTER FOR THE REAL TALK GOLF CLASSIC: https://www.ryanjespersen.com/real-ta... JOIN US APRIL 12 at the ICCHANGE GALA: https://www.icchange.ca/2025gala FOLLOW US ON TIKTOK, X, INSTAGRAM, and LINKEDIN: @realtalkrj & @ryanjespersen  JOIN US ON FACEBOOK: @ryanjespersen  REAL TALK MERCH: https://ryanjespersen.com/merch RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE PERKS - BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

This week we take a journey into the heart of the YWCA Women's Triathlon in Minneapolis. Lisa and Camri Johnson, an aunt-niece duo have conquered this race since 2016 and have no plans of stopping anytime soon.  This candid conversation reveals the evolution of their triathlon experiences, from the nervous excitement of their first race to the challenges and triumphs of their most recent endeavor. They emphasize the unique camaraderie and supportive atmosphere of the all-women's event, highlighting its role in fostering their passion for endurance sports.   Beyond the race itself, Lisa and Camri reflect on the personal impact of the triathlon, highlighting its role in improving their fitness, strengthening their bond, and boosting their confidence. This episode offers a relatable and inspiring look at the transformative power of endurance sports, showcasing the strength and resilience of these remarkable women.   Let's Tri this!    Remember to leave a review, share it with your friends, and follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.  

In this episode, I am speaking with Ashley Deland. Ashley is a Strategic Business Advisor for female founders specializing in marketing, branding, and business development. She is also the Founder and CEO of Maison De Land, a full-service creative design house that supports lifestyle brands and founders through comprehensive done-for-you services. With over a decade of experience, Ashley is a recognized expert in the field of business, has been featured in Forbes, INC, and Entrepreneur, and currently sits on the Forbes Business Council for the third consecutive year. She was the Business Elites “Top 40 Under 40” winner in 2022, was recognized by Business World Magazine as “20 Under 40: Inspiring Leaders To Watch in 2023,” nominated by The Women Empowerment Awards of Toronto for “Roger's Entrepreneur Of The Year” 2023, won “Best Female Entrepreneur In Canada” at The 2023 Stevie Awards For Women In Business, was nominated for the YWCA “Women of Distinction” awards 2024, and more recently was the winner of “The Female Business Leader Award” from The Business Excellence Awards of Burlington. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00:20 - Championing Female Founders 00:01:32 - The Impact of Women's Wealth 00:02:43 - Empowering the Next Generation 00:04:32 - Ashley's Entrepreneurial Journey 00:07:35 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 00:08:14 - Building Self-Belief 00:10:22 - Challenges in Entrepreneurship 00:12:29 - Facing Fear Head-On 00:14:09 - Recent Vulnerable Release 00:20:04 - Gratitude for Past Challenges 00:23:25 - Choosing Sobriety 00:26:47 - Creating a Supportive Community 00:29:22 - Collaboration Over Competition 00:30:30 - Handling Criticism and Haters 00:32:38 - The Importance of Authenticity 00:36:40 - Next Steps and Future Vision Connect with Ashley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleydeland/ Website: https://www.ashleydeland.com Marsha Vanwynsberghe — NLP Storytelling Trainer, OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification, Author, Speaker, and Podcaster Download FREE “You Are Supported” Hypnosis and Subliminal Bundle HERE  Join the next cohort of OUTSPOKEN NLP Coaching Certification (kick-off in March 2024) HERE Learn more about changing the Stories We Tell Ourselves Digital Program HERE. Use Code PODCAST to receive 20% off. Code FASTACTION20 Tap the “Follow” button never to miss a show, and if you love the show, please feel free to tag me on social media, share it with a friend, or leave me a rating and review. This really helps the show grow! Website: www.marshavanw.comConnect on IG click HERESubscribe on YouTube click HERE

Vicki Saunders is an entrepreneur, award-winning mentor, advisor to the next generation of change-makers and leading advocate for entrepreneurship as a way of creating positive transformation in the world. Vicki is Founder of #radical generosity and Coralus (formerly SheEO), a global community of radically generous women supporting women-led Ventures working on the World's To-Do List. Vicki has co-founded and run ventures in Europe, Toronto and Silicon Valley and taken a company public on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Vicki was received numerous awards for her work at Coralus including; UBS Global Visionary in 2020, YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2020, Business Leader of the Year 2019 by the Toronto Regional Board of Trade, 2018 Startup Canada Entrepreneurship Promotion Award and was selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in 2001. - Scaling Deep: The Coralus Case Study

The phone is a lifeline in cases of domestic violence -- but what happens if you have a difficult time keeping your phone number and separating your line from an abuser? Courtney Johns, KSL Investigative Reporter, looked into a new law that supports survivors in this situation, and if phone providers are following it.   Domestic violence resources If you or someone you know is going through abuse, help is available. • The Utah Domestic Violence Coalition operates a confidential statewide, 24-hour domestic abuse hotline at 1-800-897-LINK (5465). • Resources are also available online at the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition website. https://udvc.org/ Utah Domestic Violence Coalition End domestic violence in Utah through advocacy, education, collaboration, and leadership. We connect survivors to resources 24/7: 1-800-897-LINK (5465). udvc.org   • YWCA Women in Jeopardy program: 801-537-8600 • Utah’s statewide child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-855-323-DCFS (3237) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233

Renewable Energy Stock Picks -- and More, covers investments in renewable energy, Canadian sustainable companies, water investments, women's empowerment, plus… By Ron Robins, MBA Transcript & Links, Episode 134, July 12, 2024 Hello, Ron Robins here. So, welcome to this podcast episode 134 titled “Renewable Energy Stock Picks -- and More.” It's presented by Investing for the Soul. Investingforthesoul.com is your site for vital global ethical and sustainable investing mentoring, news, commentary, information, and resources. Now, remember that you can find a full transcript, and links to content – including stock symbols and bonus material – on this episode's podcast page located at investingforthesoul.com/podcasts. Also, a reminder. I do not evaluate any of the stocks or funds mentioned in these podcasts, nor do I receive any compensation from anyone covered in these podcasts. Furthermore, I will reveal to you any personal investments I have in the investments mentioned herein. Additionally, quotes about individual companies are brief. Please go to this podcast's webpage for links to the actual articles for more company and stock information. Also, some companies might be covered more than once and there are also 3 article links below that time didn't allow for me to cover here. ------------------------------------------------------------- These 50 Canadian corporations are betting big on green Now nearly all the articles covered in this episode relate to renewable energy investments – except this one. Though it's about Canadian companies, many of them will be of interest to ethical investors globally. Hence, I'm beginning with it and it's titled These 50 Canadian corporations are betting big on green. The editorial is by Rick Spence and appears on corporateknights.com. “Now in its 23rd year, the Best 50 helps track how Canadian businesses are meeting the low-carbon and green-transition challenge – as well as where they're getting stuck in the process… The companies that made the Best 50 are mostly corporations with more than $1 billion in annual revenues, as well as Crown corporations, large co-ops and members of the S&P/TSX Renewable Energy and Clean Technology Index. What sets them apart is their commitment to doing business differently – they're companies that derive significant revenue from greener products and services, invest in increasingly sustainable projects, and prioritize equity in their operations. Crucially, the companies' average sustainable investment (as a percentage of total investment) hit 58.9% this year, up 9% over last year's 49.7% – that's compared to just 8.4% for the average large Canadian corporation.” End quotes. Among the top public companies on the list are Brookfield Renewable Partners LP (NYSE:BEP), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (WPM), Cascades Inc. (CAS.TO), and BCE Inc. (BCE.TO). ------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Renewable Energy Stock Picks -- and More So, back to the renewable energy sector with this first article titled 3 Best Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy in July 2024, According to Analysts. It's by Sheryl Sheth and seen on nasdaq.com. Here are some of her comments. “1 Fluence Energy (NASDAQ:FLNC) is engaged in empowering the global clean energy transition by providing energy storage solutions. The company also offers cloud-based software solutions for renewables and energy storage. Importantly, Fluence Energy has the backing of two industry-leading companies, Siemens (DE:SIE) and AES Corp. (NYSE:AES)… On TipRanks, Fluence Energy stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on 12 Buys and three Hold recommendations. The average Fluence Energy price target of $30.21 implies an impressive 83.9% upside potential from current levels. Meanwhile, Fluence Energy shares have plunged 31.1% so far in 2024. 2. ReNew Energy Global (NASDAQ:RNW) India-based ReNew Energy Global is one of the largest renewable companies in the world, with a clean energy portfolio of roughly 15.6GW (gigawatts) on a gross basis as of May 31. The company provides innovative and sustainable decarbonization solutions for corporates. Plus, it engages in the production of wind, solar, and hydropower and manufactures solar PV (photovoltaic) cells… With six unanimous Buy ratings, ReNew Energy Global stock commands a Strong Buy consensus rating on TipRanks. The average ReNew Energy Global price target of $8.82 implies 45.1% upside potential from current levels. Year-to-date, ReNew Energy Global shares have lost 19.5%. 3. Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CWEN) claims to own one of the largest renewable energy portfolios in the U.S. The company has approximately 6,200 net MW (megawatts) of installed wind, solar, and battery energy storage systems. Plus, it owns another 2,500 net MW of environmentally-sound, highly efficient natural gas generation facilities. The company believes in rewarding shareholders with generous dividend payments… With six Buys and one Hold rating, Clearway Energy stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating on TipRanks. The average Clearway Energy Class C price target of $31 implies 27.6% upside potential from current levels. Clearway Energy shares have declined 8.4% so far in 2024.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 2) Renewable Energy Stock Picks – and More Also, related to renewable energy is this article titled 3 ESG Funds to Buy As Sustainable Investing Gathers Steam. It's by Zacks Equity Research and found at au.sports.yahoo.com. Here are some comments on their picks from the Zack's analysts. “All of these funds carry a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #2 (Buy). In addition, the minimum initial investment for these funds is within $5,000. We expect these funds to outperform their peers in the future… Unlike most of the fund-rating systems, the Zacks Mutual Fund Rank is not just focused on past performance but also on the likely future success of the fund. 1. Fidelity Select Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio (FSLEX) The fund invests… in securities of companies mostly engaged in activities related to alternative and renewable energy, energy efficiency, pollution control, water infrastructure, waste and recycling technologies or other environmental support services. The non-diversified fund invests in U.S. and non-U.S. issuers alike… Fidelity Select Environment and Alternative Energy Portfolio has an annual expense ratio of 0.85%, which is below the category average of 1.09%. It has returned 4.9% over the past five years. 2. Parnassus Core Equity Fund - Investor Shares (PRBLX) aims for capital growth and current income through its investments… (It)… invests in large-capitalization companies in the United States that have long-term competitive advantages and relevancy, quality management teams and positive performance in the ESG criteria… Parnassus Core Equity Fund - Investor Shares has an annual expense ratio of 0.86%, which is below the category average of 0.93%. It has returned 9.1% over the past five years. 3. TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Retail Class (TSBRX) The fund invests (most of) … its assets in bonds. TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Retail Class gives particular consideration to environmental, social and governance criteria… TIAA-CREF Core Impact Bond Fund Retail Class has an annual expense ratio of 0.65%, which is below the category average of 0.80%. It has returned 3.2% over the past five years.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 3) Renewable Energy Stock Picks -- and More And here is my next renewable energy article. It's titled The 3 Smartest Renewable Energy Stocks to Buy With $500 Right Now and is by Rich Duprey and found on investorplace.com. Now some brief quotes from Mr. Duprey on each of his picks. 1. NextEra Energy (NYSE:NEE) is the first renewable energy stock that investors should consider buying. It is the world's largest generator of renewable energy from the wind and sun and a top-tier stock in battery storage. At the end of 2023, NextEra had approximately 72 gigawatts (GW) of total capacity in its portfolio. Of that amount, half or 36 GW came from renewables, some 70% more than its nearest competitor with wind power represented as two-thirds of the total renewable capacity… NextEra Energy will be one of the top renewable energy stocks to buy that leads the way. 2. Brookfield Renewable Partners (NYSE:BEP) is the leading provider of hydropower in the country. It operates as one of the world's largest publicly traded platforms for renewable power and decarbonization solutions. Yet where 85% of Brookfield's portfolio was once hydropower generation, today it stands at about 50% as the company grew through mergers and acquisitions… Although it primarily has projects in North America and Latin America, more recently as the Neoen acquisition shows, it is expanding more towards Europe and Asia. Brookfield Renewable Partners is a renewable energy stock to buy because of its hydro sector dominance that cannot be easily, or readily, replicated. 3. First Solar (NASDAQ:FSLR) is the world's leading manufacturer of thin-film solar panel technology and a pure-play in the solar panel space. It focuses on the U.S. and Indian markets where the greatest booking potential lays, particularly in the domestic utility-scale market… First Solar has built a solid financial foundation and a strong balance sheet to weather future storms. Its thin-film cadmium telluride technology is distinctive in the industry that benefits from its simple manufacturing process. First Solar should also benefit from the Biden administration's protectionist trade policies. It recently imposed high-import barriers on cheaper Chinese panels.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- 4) Renewable Energy Stock Picks -- and More This last article takes us away from renewable energy. It's titled 6 impact investing firms and funds that are top picks from U.S. News. The article's authors are staff at equities.com. Now some brief quotes from the article. “Impact investing firms 1. Eaton Vance Corp. (EV) When this investment management firm bought Calvert Investment Management in 2016, it acquired a company that's been involved in responsible investing for years. It launched an ESG bond portfolio in 1987 and a non-U.S. ESG portfolio in 1992. In 1995, it debuted Calvert Impact Capital. Now, Calvert Impact offers notes targeting community investment, carbon reduction and a more inclusive banking system. It also offers several small business recovery funds. 2. Impax Asset Management Group PLC. (IPXAF) This is another firm that grew its impact investing offerings through an acquisition. In 2017, it announced that it would buy Pax World Management. Impax has worked with the World Bank to structure an impact bond to finance 300,000 water purifiers for schools and other institutions in Vietnam… 3. Trillium Asset Management. This ESG-focused fund provider offers impact investing strategies targeting sustainable agriculture, low-income housing, job creation and retention, Native American community development, financial services that help people avoid predatory payday lenders, environmental sustainability, development of domestic and international communities and child care. It typically directs investments to nonprofit loan funds or development banks and credit unions targeting historically underserved sections of society. Impact investing funds 1. First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Green Energy Index Fund (QCLN) This alternative energy fund tracks an index of securities issued by companies involved in advanced materials, energy intelligence, renewable electricity generation and renewable fuels, and energy storage and conversion. The $702 million fund has an expense ratio of 0.59%, or $59 per year for every $10,000 invested. It also paid a 30-day SEC yield of 1.2% as of the end of May. (It)… is up more than 60% over the past five years, though the last few years have been rough going for the fund. 2. Invesco Water Resources ETF (PHO) This ETF tracks an index of companies involved in the conservation and purification of water for homes, businesses and industries. Most of its holdings focused on resource security and basic needs, with a smaller percentage allocated to climate action. The $2.1 billion fund has an expense ratio of 0.6% and is up more than 80% over the past five years. 3. YWCA Women's Empowerment ETF (WOMN) This fund hits on a theme that is big in the impact investing community: women's empowerment. (It)… tracks an index of companies that ‘have strong policies and practices in support of women's empowerment and gender equality,' the fund's website says. Impact Shares donates all the net advisory profits from (the fund) to the YWCA. The $56 million ETF has an expense ratio of 0.75% and is up more than 74% over the past five years, beating its category average.” End quotes. ------------------------------------------------------------- Honorable Mentions that time didn't allow me to cover here 1. Title: 7 Investments That Make You Feel Good While You Make Money on aol.com. By Laura Bogart. 2. Title: Top 10: Climate Tech Unicorns on sustainabilitymag.com. By Marcus Law. Honorable Mentions From the UK 1. Title: Top 10 most-purchased ETFs in June 2024 on ii.co.uk. By Sam Benstead. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ending Comment Well, these are my top news stories with their stock and fund tips -- for this podcast titled: “Renewable Energy Stock Picks -- and More.” Now please click the like and subscribe buttons on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you download or listen to this podcast. That helps to improve these podcasts' ratings and bring these podcasts to others like you. And please click the share buttons to share this podcast with your friends and family. Let's promote ethical and sustainable investing as a force for hope and prosperity in these very troubled times! Contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for listening. I'll talk to you next on July 26th. Bye for now.   © 2024 Ron Robins, Investing for the Soul

Katrina German is the Founder and CEO of Ethical Digital, a social impact agency dedicated to harnessing the power of digital marketing to improve the internet for future generations. With accolades such as the YWCA Women of Distinction Award For Entrepreneurship and the Startup Canada Prairie Award for Innovation, she champions inclusivity, ethical practices, and technology research. Before Ethical Digital, Katrina co-founded OneStory, a pioneering video platform, and gained valuable insights into the tech startup world. She has since authored a book, Action Tracking: Master Digital Marketing in Under 30 Days. Her expertise in building relationships and advocating for underrepresented voices in tech makes her an important leader in the digital landscape. In this episode… Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the intensity of social media — how it might affect your well-being or even disturb your sleep? Are you curious how businesses, especially marketing agencies, can navigate these issues without compromising their effectiveness or client relationships? And finally, how do these digital interactions translate into workplace culture? Digital marketing expert Katrina German recounts her entrepreneurial journey, from her early tech ventures to founding Ethical Digital. She shares valuable lessons learned from her former startup's challenges and how she translated those into success by focusing on ethical practices. She discusses the importance of timing, community, and adaptability in tech entrepreneurship. Katrina dives into the transformative power of corporate culture and digital behavior, sharing practical steps for more ethical and effective marketing strategies that align with consumer welfare. In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Katrina German, Founder and CEO of Ethical Digital, about ethical digital marketing. Katrina discusses Ethical Digital and the increasing necessity of ethical digital practices in the age of pervasive social media, the impact of social media on sleep, how partnership and community can significantly boost your business's reach and influence, and nurturing a healthy company culture.

“We have no business treating pain If we don't treat both the sensory and emotional components .” Carolyn Vandyken Our guest is Carolyn Vandyken PT, Cert. MDT.  Carolyn is a physiotherapist, educator, researcher and advocate in the areas of low back pain, pelvic health and pain science.  She became an MDT credentialled therapist in 1999. Carolyn holds a CBT certificate from Wilfred University, and has been practicing in the field of pelvic health for the past 25 years.  She has been practicing as a physiotherapist for 39 years teaching post-graduate pelvic health courses that are steeped in pain science. Carolyn won the Medal of Distinction from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 2021, the distinguished Education Award from the OPA in 2015 and the YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2004.  Carolyn presents extensively at international conferences and has co-authored multiple chapters and papers on central pain mechanisms and pelvic pain.  She is actively involved in research with Dr. Sinead Dufour (McMaster University, Canada) and Dr. Judith Thompson (Curtin University, Australia) and has published multiple studies on the connection between low back pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. Carolyn co-owns a multi-disciplinary teaching company called Reframe Rehab and is engaged in breaking down the barriers internationally between pelvic health, orthopaedics and pain science. Carolyn practices locally in the areas of pelvic health and chronic pain at Physio Works Muskoka in Huntsville, Ontario with her daughter/physiotherapist, Brittany Vandyken.

“We have no business treating pain If we don't treat both the sensory and emotional components .” Carolyn Vandyken Our guest is Carolyn Vandyken PT, Cert. MDT.  Carolyn is a physiotherapist, educator, researcher and advocate in the areas of low back pain, pelvic health and pain science.  She became an MDT credentialled therapist in 1999. Carolyn holds a CBT certificate from Wilfred University, and has been practicing in the field of pelvic health for the past 25 years.  She has been practicing as a physiotherapist for 39 years teaching post-graduate pelvic health courses that are steeped in pain science. Carolyn won the Medal of Distinction from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 2021, the distinguished Education Award from the OPA in 2015 and the YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2004.  Carolyn presents extensively at international conferences and has co-authored multiple chapters and papers on central pain mechanisms and pelvic pain.  She is actively involved in research with Dr. Sinead Dufour (McMaster University, Canada) and Dr. Judith Thompson (Curtin University, Australia) and has published multiple studies on the connection between low back pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. Carolyn co-owns a multi-disciplinary teaching company called Reframe Rehab and is engaged in breaking down the barriers internationally between pelvic health, orthopaedics and pain science. Carolyn practices locally in the areas of pelvic health and chronic pain at Physio Works Muskoka in Huntsville, Ontario with her daughter/physiotherapist, Brittany Vandyken.

In this week's episode, we chat with Kim Zest, a beacon of strength and inclusivity in the triathlon community. As the dedicated race director for the YWCA Women's Triathlon, Kim narrates her remarkable transformation from an outsider to a pivotal figure championing diversity and empowering underrepresented athletes.   This stirring dialogue seamlessly weaves into Kim's passionate endeavor to cultivate a nurturing and open-hearted environment in the triathlon world, inviting those from all walks of life to explore their potential. Kim's journey is a testament to overcoming obstacles—breaking through the barriers of financial constraints and equipment scarcity—to reach the zenith of personal achievement and community building.   The YWCA Women's Triathlon is a hallmark of accessibility, inviting beginners and families to take part in an event characterized by support, encouragement, and fellowship. For anyone contemplating the plunge into the triathlon challenge, this episode is a beacon of inspiration.   Let's Tri this!  ____  Don't forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  If you have any questions or feedback, send them to  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com. 

Jess Tetu shares her experiences growing up in a small town in Saskatchewan, facing challenges such as her family's financial struggles, her father's addiction, and the eventual loss of her home. She discusses how she overcame these obstacles through her resilience, determination, and conscious choices, eventually building a successful business and becoming a public speaker to share her story and help others. Jess talks about the transformative power of belief and the importance of small steps to heal hardships. This episode is sure to knock your socks off! A Little About Jess: Overcoming adversity at a very young age, Jess began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur. Jess is the sole owner of five Just For You Day Spas in Saskatchewan & Alberta, Founder & CEO of Lia Reese Canada, (Saskatchewan's Beauty Brand), Founder & CEO of Iconic Betty Jewelry, Founder of Jess Tetu Consulting, and Founder & CEO of 4seventyone Recovery Resources, a not-for-profit charity she created. She was named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40, awarded the SK Entrepreneur of the Year Award, honoured with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award, and most recently received one of Canada's most coveted awards when she was named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women Connect With Jess: Find Her on Instagram HERE Check out her website HERE Find Out More About Live Free Wellness: Here --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christine-elliott20/message

The path of a female entrepreneur is not an easy one but Jess Tetu has made a name for herself by overcoming adversity at a very young age to achieve great success in the business world. Jess began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur. Jess was named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40, awarded the SK Entrepreneur of the Year Award, honoured with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award, and most recently received one of Canada's most coveted awards when she was named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women. In this episode, Jess and I talk about the challenges of being a woman in a business world, how we can support one another as women, and how kindness and empathy can go such a long way. Learn more about Jess here: https://www.jesstetu.com/ Follow Jess on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jesstetu/ Book a discovery call with Colin Jackson here: https://coachcolin.fit/ Reach out or book Laura Lawrence for a keynote speaker here: https://lauralawrence.ca/

Andrea Hansen, President of Sutton Benefits and Planning, chats with host Carlee Snow about all things:Navigating business partnerships with a spouse The transformative power of mentorship and strategies for finding mentorsPersonalizing leadership and communication styles for each colleague or clientLeveraging MBTI certification to manage workplace culture and dynamics Goal setting practices that pave the way for successThe importance of future planning and embracing uncertainty in career and personal lifeAndrea Hansen is a distinguished figure in the field of benefits and pension planning. She is an educator, writer, speaker, and benefits expert. Andrea is the President of Sutton Benefits & Pension, and in this role, she extends her expertise to support successful employers in optimizing their group benefits and pension plans, ensuring maximal value and results.Recognized for her outstanding contributions to the community and industry alike, Andrea has been featured in prestigious publications such as HR Saskatchewan, PotashWorks, and The Business Advisor magazines. Her insights and thought leadership have earned her accolades including the Kent Smith-Windsor Leadership Award, the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award, and the SYPE Young Professional of the Year Award. Andrea has also been honored as a two-time nominee for the YWCA Women of Distinction award, underlining her commitment to empowering women in business.Andrea holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan. Her dedication to professional development is reflected in her specialty designations, including Group Benefits Associate and Certified Financial Planner®. Andrea's pursuit of excellence extends to acquiring additional certifications, such as the Total Rewards Certificate from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP), the Workplace Mental Health Leadership™ certificate from Queen's University, and the 4 Seasons of Reconciliation certificate from First Nations University of Canada.With a steadfast commitment to excellence, community empowerment, and client advocacy, Andrea continues to leave an indelible mark on the landscape of benefits and pension planning, embodying leadership and entrepreneurship. Show Notes:Connect with Andrea and learn more about her work: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hansen Sutton Benefits & Pension: https://suttonplanning.ca/  Connect with The After Business School SpecialInstagram: @afterbusinesspodcast Join the community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14250411/Stay in the know: http://eepurl.com/io8Z6A This podcast is in partnership with the Edwards School of Business, University of Saskatchewan.

Melissa and Erin chat with Vanessa Waldref, one of the 2024 Women of Achievement Award winners by the YWCA Spokane, for her pioneering work as the first female US Attorney for Eastern Washington. Learn more about her efforts to keep the community safe, along with her work mentoring the next generation of attorneys in this episode. The YWCA Women of Achievement Ceremony and Luncheon will take place in March - https://ywcaspokane.org/2024-woa-honorees/

Bonnie Monteleone is the co-founder and Executive Director for the Plastic Ocean Project, Inc. based in Wilmington, NC.  Her research engages citizen science with school-age children to university graduate students and to date has assisted over 130 UNCW students in Directed Independent Studies (DIS)on plastic related research projects.. She co-created the course "Plastic Marine Debris Field Studies" at UNCW and has received several conservation awards for her innovative research and outreach on marine plastic pollution. She was a co-investigator on the NOAA funded research project “Microplastic Ingestion in the Black Sea Bass, Centropristis striata.” She has also co-authored five scientific publications related to plastic pollution. Ms. Monteleone is also an accomplished artist who integrates the plastic she has collected from the world's oceans (near 10,000 nm) into modern artistic masterpieces and is currently producing a full-length feature documentary titled, If the Ocean Could Talk – A Voice for the North Atlantic. In 2017 she received the Governors Award for Environmental Communication, received the 2019 YWCA Women of Achievement for her environmental work, and a NC Coastal Federation Pelican Award in 2019.

Julie A. Christiansen, MA, is a registered psychotherapist and the author of several books about anger, stress, bullying, and coping with crisis. She is an award-winning public speaker and creator of the Anger Solutions method of anger resolution training tools. Her work in Anger Solutions had her named one of the 30 Most Influential Forensic Psychologists Practicing Today. She is also the recipient of a Niagara 40 Under 40 award and has been a two-time finalist for the YWCA Women of Distinction award. Christiansen lives in St. Catherines, Canada, with her husband. Check out her new book, Rise of Rage: https://amzn.to/49fsIV4 Follow her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julz_christiansen Visit her website: https://juliechristiansen.com/ Listen to her Freedomology podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4mxTRPgGRtJvw4wlPVoIa2 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ _______________________________________ Join Jeremy's free online Discord chat room here: ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/DfjFwN3rGX⁠⁠ Follow Jeremy on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for Jeremy's weekly newsletter!  Each week, he shares a personal story and his favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of Jeremy's favorite books here, including HIS BOOK, and many his guests have written and recommend reading: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here is all of Jeremy's favorite stuff on the planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longdistancelovebombs/message

Karin's Nugget of Hope: "Pay attention. Look up. Remind yourself and others of the good things." Karin Melberg Schwier is a freelance writer, editor, and illustrator in Saskatoon Saskatchewan. Karin edits and writes for Saskatoon HOME and contributes to Prairies North magazines. She began her career as a reporter for a northern Alberta weekly newspaper while still in high school. Her series of profiles on pioneers of the Peace River country was published as a book, Yesterday's Children, when she was 19. In Saskatchewan, she spent over 25 years in communications work for an advocacy organization for people with intellectual disabilities, and produced an award-winning newsmagazine. Karin has written or co-authored six non-fiction books and two illustrated children's books exploring the lives of people with disabilities, and edited several others. Other creative non-fiction has appeared in anthologies in Canada and the U.S. In 2013, Karin received a YWCA Women of Distinction Award (Arts, Culture and Heritage) for her writing on disability issues. Small Reckonings, first published by Burton House Books in 2020 and now out in a new edition from Shadowpaw Press, is her debut novel. It received the 2019 John V. Hicks Award for Fiction, a Saskatchewan Book Award in 2021, and was recognized by the national jury for the inaugural Glengarry Book Award in 2021, named to the Jury Short List, Recognition of Literary Excellence. Most recently, the sequel to her debut novel was awarded first prize in the 2022 John V. Hicks Award for Fiction, the first time an author has won this genre category twice in a row. Books available at: Shadowpaw Press: https://shadowpawpress.com/ Amazon, USA: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Reckonings-Karin-Melberg-Schwier Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/Small-Reckonings-Karin-Schwier/ Learn more about your host, Kim Lengling at www.kimlenglingauthor.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/letfearbouncepodcast/message

Anita Huberman is an extraordinary leader with a remarkable track record spanning three decades of service. For 17 years, she has served as the President & CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade, a position she has held with unwavering dedication. Her leadership has made a significant impact on one of Canada's largest cities, serving over 6,000 member contacts.Anita's list of achievements is truly impressive. She has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Vancouver in 2023, receiving SFU's Distinguished Alumni Award in 2022, and being recognized as one of the 15 Outstanding Canadians in 2021. She is an Honorary Captain of the Royal Canadian Navy (appointed by Canada's Minister of National Defence, just re-appointed for her third term till 2024), and holds the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal. She was a nominee for the 2013 YWCA Women of Distinction Award and a proud recipient of the 2011 Business in Vancouver's Top 40 Under 40 award. She was awarded the 2019 Surrey Community Builder of the Year and received a Canada 150 Community Medal.Support the showFollow me on Facebook ⬇️https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwal❤️ ID - Manuj Aggarwal■ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ ■ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmanuj■ Instagram: ...

CaMi Sandall and her daughter Kayla join Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley to discuss CaMi's issues with feeling out of place in her family as a teenager growing up in a religious culture, her experience with getting kicked out of high school for drinking, and how the birth of Kayla put a hold on her partying for a brief period. CaMi also talks about her introduction to pills to numb the pain of a back injury after a serious car accident, how her descent into deeper drugs began to affect Kayla's health, and the moment that Kayla would be taken away from CaMi because of her drug use. We also dive into CaMi's decision to seek treatment to help bring her daughter back into her life and how the two have created the most profound bond after CaMi turned to recovery. Related Links: Help for people in abusive relationships can be found by contacting: Utah Domestic Violence Coalition: Utah's confidential statewide, 24-hour domestic violence hotline at 1-800-897-LINK (5465) YWCA Women in Jeopardy program: 801-537-8600 Utah's statewide child abuse and neglect hotline: 1-855-323-DCFS (3237) National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katrina German, a visionary entrepreneur and passionate advocate for social change, is revolutionizing our relationship with technology through her company EthicalDigital.ca. Katrina 's ground-breaking research with the University of Saskatchewan has revealed what we've all suspected intuitively - social media impacts our mental health. This concern has been the driving force behind Ethical Digital's emphasis on mindful communication for a healthier online environment. On this episode of The Workplace Communication Podcast, Katrina talks to us about the importance of leading with kindness and empathy in our communications, both in business marketing and the online workplace. We explore how our digital interactions and the way we communicate affect our well-being and mental health, productivity, and sleep. Join us as Katrina shares insights and practical tips on creating healthier communication habits and fostering a kinder online environment. Leadership tips you won't want to miss:

On the podcast today, a bit more recap of the Northeast Wisconsin Leadership Summit, the YWCA Women of Distinction awards and two fun community events coming up the next couple weekends.

Today, we're looking at former US presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's praise for Justin Trudeau and his Liberals during a fireside chat with Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland at the party's convention. Plus, Alberta is getting some relief as much needed rains are helping rescue workers regain control of wild fires in the province. And finally, Sheila Gunn Reid was in Regina, Saskatchewan this weekend, where she had an encounter with the target of a Rebel News petition, Fae Johnstone, the biological male who delivered the keynote speech at a YWCA Women of Distinction awards ceremony.

Phantom Electric Ghost:Interviews Katherine Lazaruk: “No One Sees Your Skills” Leveraging a Strong Professional Presence for Success Biography Katherine comes from a performance and education background with Bachelors' Degrees in Music and Education from the University of British Columbia. Before starting her business in 2007, she divided her time between singing in the opera, teaching music to primary school students and even did a stint in corporate training at one of the Big 5 accounting firms.  Katherine holds certificates in Image Consulting and Advanced Image Consulting from the International Image Institute (Ontario, Canada), as well as her second level international designation (Certified Image Professional) with the Association of Image Consultants International (AICI) and two coaching certifications, Certified Leadership Coach (CLC) with Essential Impact and Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the International Coach Federation. She helps professional women and men learn to walk, talk, act and look like leaders. With the creation of customized educational programs, she brings over twenty years of instructional development and corporate training experience to bear when teaching women and champions of women to leverage their professional presence to achieve their goals. With an additional thirty-five years of performance experience, she helps leaders with everything from how they look to how they have tough conversations. She is a sought-after keynote speaker on topics related to leadership and presence, offering engaging and effective presentations for groups.   In addition to her executive coaching and consulting practice, Katherine has been an instructor with the Image Consulting Programs at Langara College, trained consultants for Dress for Success Vancouver, has served on the Canada Chapter Board of her professional association (AICI), as Vice Chair for the Women's Leadership Council of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade and on the Nominations Committee for the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. She currently serves as the Education Sub-Committee Chair with AICI's Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. When she's not working, she can be found singing with her eighteen piece vintage jazz big band, writing and publishing collections of poetry (Love is Not Pie: Variations on a Monogamish Theme and Songs for My Father), enjoying food experiences and jazz as well as walking on the seawall or watching movies with her film editor husband and her wide circle of very good friends in her home city of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Link: https://lzrkconsulting.com/ Support PEG by checking out our Sponsors: Download and use Newsly for free now from www.newsly or from the link in the description, and use promo code “GHOST” and receive a 1-month free premium subscription. The best tool for finding guest for your podcast: https://podmatch.com/signup/phantomelectricghost ⁠Subscribe to our YouTube to watch our latest podcasts and musical endeavours. https://youtube.com/@phantomelectricghost Subscribe to our Instagram to get exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/expansive_sound_experiments/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phantom-electric/message

Kay Olson is a recipient of the 2023 YWCA Women of Achievement award in science, technology, and environment due to her work in helping vaccinate community members during the pandemic. She is the clinical lead for Public and Community Health courses at the Washington State University Spokane School of Nursing, helping to prepare students for their careers helping others.

Yelena Shulyatyeva, Senior US Economist at BNP Paribas, shares her thoughts on Fed Chair Jay Powell's monetary policy testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter Leslie Patton explains how restaurants are roaring back in the US but are in need of staff. Jill O'Donovan, Advisor at Impact Shares, discusses the YWCA Women's Empowerment ETF WOMN. Allison Baum Gates, General Partner at SemperVirens, talks about early-stage VC investing. And we Drive to the Close with Sonia Meskin, Head of US Macro at BNY Mellon Investment Management.Hosts: Carol Massar and Mike Regan. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yelena Shulyatyeva, Senior US Economist at BNP Paribas, shares her thoughts on Fed Chair Jay Powell's monetary policy testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter Leslie Patton explains how restaurants are roaring back in the US but are in need of staff. Jill O'Donovan, Advisor at Impact Shares, discusses the YWCA Women's Empowerment ETF WOMN. Allison Baum Gates, General Partner at SemperVirens, talks about early-stage VC investing. And we Drive to the Close with Sonia Meskin, Head of US Macro at BNY Mellon Investment Management.Hosts: Carol Massar and Mike Regan. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I sit down with fellow physiotherapist and leader in the field, Carolyn Vandyken to discuss: The growing body of literature showing strong correlation between persistent low back pain and pelvic floor dysfunctionThe research conducted by Carolyn Van Dyken and Sinead Dufour investigating pelvic floor findings when clients present with low back painHow orthopedic physiotherapists can screen for pelvic floor involvement without internal examThe current delineation between orthopedic and pelvic floor physiotherapy and how this needs to changeThe relationship between the central nervous system and back pain Considerations for assessing low back pain using a biopsychosocial approachEvidence based tips for addressing persistent low back pain that can be started todayHow mainstream messaging about back pain negatively affects our clientsCarolyn is the co-owner of Reframe Rehab, a teaching company engaged in breaking down the barriers internationally between pelvic health, orthopaedics and pain science. Carolyn has practiced in orthopaedics and pelvic health for the past 35 years.  She is a McKenzie Credentialled physiotherapist (1999), certified in acupuncture (2002), and obtained a certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in 2017. Carolyn received the YWCA Women of Distinction award (2004) and the distinguished Education Award from the OPA (2015).  Carolyn was recently awarded the Medal of Distinction from the Canadian Physiotherapy Association in 2021 for her work in pelvic health and pain science.Carolyn has been heavily involved in post-graduate pelvic health education, research in lumbopelvic pain, speaking at numerous international conferences and writing books and chapters for the past twenty years in pelvic health, orthopaedics and pain science.Links mentioned:The End of Physiotherapy23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health? O'Sullivan et al “Sit Up Straight”: Time to Re-evaluateLinks to find Carolyn:Websites: Reframe Rehab: www.reframerehab.comClinical Practice: www.physioworksmuskoka.comInstagramMore about the C-Section Program:This initiative is sponsored by Health Canada as a part of the competitive Innovative Solutions Canada program, for which RxPx has been selected. The program is designed for mothers who are expecting a planned c-section, or who may have to undergo an unplanned c-section. The program includes evidence-based content to help mothers prepare for and recover from their c-section.  Participants will also have the opportunity to connect with and support other mothers who are anticipating a c-section or educating themselves about a c-section in case it is something they will need.How to join the app:STEP 1: download the ‘Stronger Together' App from Google Play or Apple App Store STEP 2: use code C-SECTION when onboarding STEP 3: attend weekly expert Q+A sessions in FebruarySTEP 4: participate in group chats and share what information you would like to haveFor a limited time, individuals who join and choose to  participate in the evaluation portion of the initiative will receive a $100 gift card. This involves participating in a one-time interview about your experience with the app.Support the show

Nicole is joined by former hair stylist, former client and friend, Renée Boudreau. Renée is the Founder & CEO of Wisp Collective, and is a 2021 YWCA Women of Distinction Nominee in the Pandemic Innovator category. They discuss how incredibly tough 2020 was in so many ways, for individuals and small businesses alike and how Renée accepted the challenge for what it was and worked pivot as a non-essential service provider of human connection. She felt it absolutely necessary to find a way to continue to be of service during the challenging times of Covid. She and her staff hosted virtual fundraisers with a braid bar, provided root-retouch kits, launched their online shop, and continue to offer exciting virtual experiences while also launching a leadership training and a mastermind to be of service for salon owners and independent artists. No matter what project she is working on she is striving to “raise the brush” one salon at a time through education and leadership. @wispcollectiveco --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whiteboard-consulting/message

Invest In Her host Catherine Gray talks with Vicki Saunders who is an entrepreneur, award-winning mentor, advisor to the next generation of change-makers and leading advocate for entrepreneurship as a way of creating positive transformation in the world. She is the founder of #radicalgenerosity and Coralus (formerly SheEO), a global community of radically generous women supporting women-led Ventures working on the World's To-Do List. Vicki has co-founded and run ventures in Europe, Toronto and Silicon Valley and taken a company public on the Toronto Stock Exchange.   Vicki was received numerous awards for her work at Coralus including; UBS Global Visionary in 2020, YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2020, Business Leader of the Year 2019 by the Toronto Regional Board of Trade, 2018 Startup Canada Entrepreneurship Promotion Award and was selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in 2001.   www.sheangelinvestors.com  https://coralus.sheeo.world/   Follow Us On Social Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn

If you're looking for a way to bring more life into your business and into how you're feeling, then this episode is for you. In this episode, Karen Kobel of Kahlena Movement talks about how to bring community into your life and business because we need community now more than ever. Don't miss: How Karen discovered pilates The importance of having a community  How her travel to Kenya to teach classes changed her as a person How she felt about the awards she received How her business thrived amidst COVID-19  What she does aside from pilates And more! Karen's Bio:  With a BFA in Dance Performance from East Carolina University, Karen has been dancing for the past 40 years, teaching for the past 27 years and performing for various artists such as Mia Michaels, Jay Norman, Marjon Van Grunsven, Tomi Galaska, Mary Carbonaro and Peter Grey Terhune. She has performed on the Regal Princess and Crown Princess Cruise ships, Madora, and other local artists. She is a STOTT Certified Pilates instructor. She is a Simonson Certified Dance instructor as well as CI Training Certified instructor, 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification, Reiki 1, 2, 3 Certified.   After discovering her love for movement and fitness, Karen discovered Pilates and Yoga. With a focus on enhancing core strength and bringing increased reach, flexibility, sure-footedness and agility, it made perfect sense for her to pair her love for dance with her next love, Pilates. She has been teaching Pilates, Dance, and Yoga for over 19 years in Vancouver, and continues to challenge her students with her various teaching techniques.   Combining Simonson Dance Technique with Pilates, Yoga and CI training, Karen has created a unique class format that not only allows the body to flow from movement to movement, it allows the mind to connect to the present moment, leaving her clients feeling rejuvenated, renewed, and restored. Connecting to their inner “wonder” allows the client to feel more balanced and grounded.   After returning from Kenya and Uganda in November 2013, Karen realized the importance of tuning into one's life purpose. After teaching women with HIV Pilates/Dance/Strength Training and listening to their life stories she now realizes her life purpose to inspire others, especially women to find their own voice just as she found after the past few years of focusing on finding me mine. Karen inspires and share her experiences with others in the hopes that it will help them believe that anything is possible, and everything is possible!   Karen was nominated for the 2021 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards for her work during the 2020 Covid 19 Pandemic.  Her dance team, The Kahlena Curbside Crew, was born and started dancing outside various Seniors Homes in North Vancouver and Vancouver, as well as elderly people's homes for Mother's Day, Father's Day, their birthdays, pop up performances outside Lions Gate Hospital for the 7pm Cheer, International Dance Day, Nurses Week, and their annual fundraising gala.  She was also voted into Impact Magazine's 2020 Top 10 Fitness instructors of BC and Kahlena Movement Studio has been named Favourite Pilates and Yoga Studio in North Vancouver by the North Shore News Readers Choice awards 3 years in a row.   Karen's Social Media links:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kahlenamovement/ (https://www.instagram.com/kahlenamovement/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KahlenaMovement (https://www.facebook.com/KahlenaMovement) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNhnvLM0GgLrqvOu1kDekA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiNhnvLM0GgLrqvOu1kDekA) Website: https://kahlena.com/ (https://kahlena.com/)   Check out Karen's gifts for you: Watch the Mindful Movement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S2FT-kCo9g&t=55s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S2FT-kCo9g&t=55s) Email info@kahlena.com to experience one of her classes.   This show's

“My happy place leading is where there's some significant change to be led,” says Beth Wilson in episode six of A Wealth of Women's Stories. The former CEO of Dentons Canada, joins award-winning host Manjit Minhas for a discussion about her journey as an inclusive, results-oriented change leader. Passionate about community building, Beth sits on the boards of some incredible institutions, including SickKids Hospital, Woodgreen Foundation and CivicAction. Her professional career of over 30 years afforded her many opportunities to further causes that she is passionate about, such as the advancement of women in business, volunteering and promoting a leadership mindset. Her dedication as seen her recognized by numerous awards including: the Top 25 Canadian Women of Influence, YWCA Women of Distinction, and twice being named among Canada's top 100 most powerful women. Topics they cover include: 0:00: Beth's Story: “Honestly, I cold-called a bunch of accounting firms” 3:58: Balancing parenthood and career: “I'm not even going to sugar coat it and pretend that it's easy or that I had it all figured out” 16:20: Shaping your view of inclusivity: “You need women in the seats of power, so they can influence on how decisions are being made” 23:10: The CEO succession process: “Organizations are still uncomfortable with that more female-style of leadership” 38:55: Beginning a new career: “When you're able to recover from failure, it helps you take new risks” 49:08 Leading during the pandemic: “I'm an accomplished, educated CEO – and I can't even cope getting groceries” Presented by IG Wealth Management Learn more at ig.ca/women The views, information and opinions expressed are those of the featured guests, and not necessarily those of IG Wealth Management

Is it possible to create an ethical digital landscape? Katrina German of EthicalDigital.ca believes so. In this episode of Messaging on a Mission, she outlines how her organization is using research and strategy to create an internet that is respectful and kind. From increasing the number of women in technology-focused venture capital to expanding the number of indigenous women pursuing technology careers, she and her colleagues have a plan.   Episode Guest(s): Katrina German is an award-winning entrepreneur specializing in communications, technology, and digital strategy. As the CEO and founder of EthicalDigital.ca, she and her team are changing the trajectory of the internet through digital strategy, research, and big action. Katrina is in the CBC Future 40 Under 40, has won the YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Entrepreneurship, Startup Canada Prairie Award for Innovation, represented Canada at the G20 YEA Summit in Berlin, Germany, and has won the prestigious international Women in Tech award for "Women in Communications". Katrina is a strong believer in measured results, radical creativity, and using technology to improve workflow.   Key Takeaways: We should be holding Facebook accountable to those same levels that we're holding other corporations to be ensuring that what they're doing and the activities that they're participating in are actually enhancing our society because they have such a strong role right now that's just beyond than anybody could have ever imagined.   Look at the Facebook issue not just from the perspective of public wellbeing, but also from a corporate law perspective. Hold the board of directors responsible for making certain their product is not harming people.   EthicalDigital.ca is doing a large research study with the diversity Institute at a Ryerson university to talk about what are the barriers for women entering into venture capital.   They are also working on a certification program for ethical digital marketing.   For ways to support a more ethical digital experience: Think about the kind of content you are putting out there. Are you creating unhealthy feelings of FOMO (fear of missing out)? Instead of posting just about yourself, post about others who are doing important work.   Try to inspire people, not scare them.   Turn off your phone notifications and only check your phone when you have time.     Useful Links:   ethicaldigital.ca   katrina@ethical.ca  

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." (Albert Einstein) "You think of all the things we do to stay healthy, all the things we spend our money on and time thw can we get fit and healthy and the Scandinavians are primarily just walking." (Mandy Shintani) Today, I am delighted to be able to introduce Mandy Shintani, founder and developer of Urban Poling to discuss how Urban Poling may be used to keep us moving, whether for rehabilitation or for simply  enhancing mobility and fitness. Mandy has been an occupational therapist for 35 years and is a gerontologist. Sixteen years ago. using her skills as an OT, she developed the evidence based, FDA registered, Activator Poles and technique, specifically for rehabilitation. Mandy is an international conference speaker on walking poles for fitness and rehabilitation. Over 8000 therapists and wellness professionals worldwide have completed the courses that she developed. She was a finalist for the prestigious YWCA Women of Distinction entrepreneur and innovation award. I first met Mandy almost a decade ago when I was introduced to the Activator Poles to aid in my rehabilitation from spinal surgery. We discuss howe the power of walking for fitness and health is enhanced by the upper body workout one gets by using the poles, and the innovative safety changes to the structure of the poles. We also discuss Mandy's entrepreneurial initiative to promote Urban Poling internationally. Contact Mandy Shintani Mandy@urbanpoling.com www.urbanpoling.com Contact  Dr. Gillian LockitchEmail: askdrgill@gmail.com  ( I love your feedback)Schedule a complimentary Living Younger Discovery Call  at https://bit.ly/3LbWvSV Order your copy of Growing Older Living Younger: The Science of Aging Gracefully and the Art of Retiring Comfortably at http://www.gillianlockitch.com  

Having recently returned from COP26 Tzeporah will reflect on whether the climate negotiations were a breakthrough or a disappointment and discuss how the emergence of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance of countries and the proposed Fossil Fuel Non-proliferation Treaty Initiative relate to the future of oil and gas in Alberta and Canada. Speaker:   Tzeporah Berman                Tzeporah has been designing environmental advocacy campaigns and environmental policy for 30 years. She is currently the International Program Director at Stand.earth and the Chair of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative. She is the Co-founder of the Global Gas & Oil Network, the former co-director of Greenpeace International's Climate and Energy Program, and the Co-founder of ForestEthics (now Stand.earth). She is an Adjunct Professor of York University Faculty of Environmental Studies and in 2013, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of British Columbia. She has held appointed positions advising the British Columbia government on climate policy and was appointed by the Alberta Government to Co-Chair the Oil Sands Advisory Working Group tasked with making recommendations to implement climate change and cumulative impact policies in the oilsands. She is the author of This Crazy Time: Living Our Environmental Challenge, is listed as one of the 35 Most Influential Women in British Columbia by BC Business Magazine, and was awarded the YWCA Women of Distinction Award in British Columbia. In 2019, Tzeporah received the Climate Breakthrough Project Award and in 2021 she gave a widely-viewed TED Talk presenting the case for a global treaty to phase out fossil fuels. Twitter @tzeporah

Jess Tetu is a Canadian serial entrepreneur making waves across the country in the beauty and spa industry while making an impact on her community through her dedication to philanthropy! Overcoming adversity at a very young age, she began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur. Jessica is the sole owner of four Just For You Day Spas in Saskatchewan & Alberta, Founder & CEO of Lia Reese Canada, (Saskatchewan's Beauty Brand), Co-Founder of Entrepreneur306 Mentorship & Consulting and Founder & CEO of 4seventyone Recovery Resources, a non-for-profit charity she created. She was named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40, awarded the SK Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Community Leadership award, honoured with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award and most recently received one of Canada's most coveted awards when she was named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women. You can find her on Instagram @jesstetu or you can check out her website jesstetu.com. Her beauty line is Lia Reese Canada and her jewelry is Iconic Betty. You can find Iconic Betty products at Dani + Madi. Resources: Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: daniandmadi Website: www.daniandmadi.com

Kyria Whisenhunt is the executive director of Paws4People, a North Carolina based nonprofit that aims to educate and empower people through the use of assistance dogs to transform people's lives. The nonprofit was formed in 1999, when Kyria was just 12 years old, with the purpose of using dogs to help people. Over the last 22 years, the organization has helped veterans, people with disabilities, and children and adolescents with physical, neurological, psychiatric, and/or emotional disabilities in 22 states, with placement nationwide. Kyria was a 2010 Glamour Magazine Woman of the Year finalist; the winner of the 2011 IKEA Life Improvement contest; the winner of WILMA Magazine's Women to Watch in 2014; the National Points of Light award in 2015; and the 2017 Coastal Entrepreneur Award – Non-profit in 2017. Kyria was also a finalist for the YWCA Women of Achievement in the Non-Profit category in 2021. Kyria serves as Executive Director of paws4people. She is the Program Director and Instructor of the University of North Carolina Wilmington Assistance Dog Training Minor, the first and only comprehensive Assistance Dog academic certificate program at a state university. She has also served as an adjunct faculty member of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. We discuss how she started the organization at just 12 years old, the surprising training program she coordinated using prison inmates to train support animals, the difference between a service dog and emotional support animal, and the use cases for service dogs you may not have known about. Paws4People can be found online at www.paws4people.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paws4people Twitter: https://twitter.com/paws4people Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paws4people/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/p4pfoundation Thanks for listening to the Misfit Heroes Podcast. More information can be found on our website at www.misfit-heroes.com and www.beacons.ai/misfitheroes

Today on the Basketball Manitoba Podcast we have Coleen Dufresne. Colleen was the head coach of the University of Manitoba Women's program for 17 years and then served as the athletic director for another 15 years. Additionally, she coached at the University of New Brunswick for four years before heading to Manitoba. During her time leading the Bisons, they achieved two U Sports Silver medals, Two bronze medals and made the national tournament nine times, and the conference playoffs every year she coached. The pinnacle of her coaching career was bringing home three national championships with the Bisons in 1988, 1996 and 1997. She was named National Coach of the year three times and conference coach of the year five times. She has coached at the World Championships and Pan American Games including bringing home a silver medal. She is a former national team basketball player who represented Canada at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Coleen was inducted as a member of the Manitoba Basketball Hall of Fame with four different teams and as a Builder. She is a member of the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2017 and the Canada West Hall of fame Class of 2019. She was the recipient of the YWCA "Women of Distinction" Award in the category of Recreation, Sport & Active Living in 2005. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/basketball-manitoba/message

This week we welcome Heather Odendaal. She shares her purpose of helping women get into a position of power, as the pandemic has heightened women falling off mid-career. “We have gone backwards as we have lost the pipeline for women in leadership roles”, explains Heather and drives into 3 strategies to reverse this trend. She explains how the pandemic has allowed women to rethink their day-to-day, created opportunities for inner work to help them shift from entrepreneurship to Corporate Roles, and how women are making lateral moves and changing departments.  About the Guest: Meet Heather Odendaal -- an accomplished Canadian entrepreneur, brand builder and event producer whose experience in corporate environments inspired her to create and co-found WNORTH, a global organization dedicated to the development of women mid-career on a trajectory towards senior executive Leadership. What originally started off as an annual conference in 2015, WNORTH now connects top female business leaders in corporate, public and entrepreneurial sectors through The Members' Club which provides a 100% virtual forum of online content and development opportunities including workshops, leadership masterminds, events and courses and more. When the pandemic hit in 2020, Heather and her team quickly pivoted to create virtual experiences for their members and conference attendees. They are hard at work highlighting and solving the problem of the insufficient support structures in North America for women in the workforce, which was even more pronounced in the last 12 months. Prior to launching her organization, Heather was employed as a sales executive for a Fortune 500company. There, she noticed the lack of women in senior executive positions and she and her husband decided to take matters into their own hands and launch WNORTH. Recognized in BizBash's 2021 and 2020 roundup of Canada's Most Influential Event Pros, Odendaal has worked on some of the world's largest and most influential events including the Whistler Film Festival, Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival and the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. Odendaal was previously nominated for the 2021 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards, the Whistler Excellence Awards Rising Star (2015 and 2016) and Innovative Business of the Year (2018). She is consistently featured in a variety of top tier publications and podcasts, and sits on the Forbes Business Council. Heather currently resides in Whistler, BC, and is a Director on the board of the Whistler Chamber of Commerce. In her spare time, you can find her judging local food & wine festivals, and skiing with her husband and two children. Heather Odendaal https://www.instagram.com/heatherodendaal/ (https://www.instagram.com/heatherodendaal/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherodendaal/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherodendaal/) https://twitter.com/hmwhistler (https://twitter.com/hmwhistler) WNORTH https://www.instagram.com/wnorthconnect/ (https://www.instagram.com/wnorthconnect/) https://www.facebook.com/WNORTHConnect (https://www.facebook.com/WNORTHConnect) https://www.linkedin.com/company/wnorth/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wnorth/) https://twitter.com/wnorthconnect (https://twitter.com/wnorthconnect) https://www.youtube.com/user/wnorthconf (https://www.youtube.com/user/wnorthconf) 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

Vicki Saunders is an entrepreneur, award-winning mentor, advisor to the next generation of change-makers and leading advocate for entrepreneurship as a way of creating positive transformation in the world. Vicki is Founder of #radical generosity and SheEO, a global community of radically generous women supporting women-led Ventures working on the World's To-Do List. Vicki has co-founded and run ventures in Europe, Toronto and Silicon Valley and taken a company public on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Vicki was received numerous awards for her work at SheEO including; UBS Global Visionary in 2020, YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2020, Business Leader of the Year 2019 by the Toronto Regional Board of Trade, 2018 Startup Canada Entrepreneurship Promotion Award and was selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum in 2001. In this episode, Brigit and Don invite Vicki Saunders as they immerse themselves into her world of creating positive transformation through entrepreneurship, being the Founder of SheEO, the media's unrealistic glorification of venture capitalist funding, what differentiates SheEO from mainstream approaches, the meaning of radical generosity and its importance, and her vision for a better financial system that serves humanity.

Today's guest exemplifies community action and volunteerism. Janet Kotylak is the winner of the 2021 YWCA Women of Distinction Community Action Award. Since 1997, she's been a School Board Trustee, listening to the voices of parents around her division. A partner on a family farm, mother, entrepreneur and community activist, Janet has much to say about the state of education in our province. Tune in to learn more!

Jess is joined by Jess Tetu - (stoked to share her name) because Jess Tetu is the most inspiring woman Jess has ever had the pleasure to "meet". Very excited to share her story with you, Jess G interviews Jess T, interview is a bit of a stretch, J & J are so similar that they have become fast friends and this episode is more of a motivational conversation than an interview. Jess Tetu will have you laughing, crying and everything in between as she spills her mylk but most importantly she will leave you motivated, inspired and feeling less alone in your struggles and empowered to turn your pain into purpose. After this episode you will be motivated to be your best self, put yourself first and reach for the stars, believe in your dreams because anything is possible when you believe in yourself! The advice and stories that Jess G took from this conversation will carry her through the rest of her life. Grateful for her message, her wisdom and her support. Having Jess Tetu in your corner is to have a friend and mentor for life. Jess Tetu is a Canadian serial entrepreneur making waves across the country in the beauty and spa industry while making an impact on her community through her dedication to philanthropy! Overcoming adversity at a very young age, she began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur. Jessica is the sole owner of four Just For You Day Spas in Saskatchewan & Alberta, Founder & CEO of Lia Reese Canada, (Saskatchewan's Beauty Brand), Co-Founder of Entrepreneur306 Mentorship & Consulting and Founder & CEO of 4seventyone Recovery Resources, a non-for-profit charity she created. She was named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40, awarded the SK Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Community Leadership award, honoured with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award and most recently received one of Canada's most coveted awards when she was named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women. Stay latched! It can only get better. Follow Jess Tetu @JessTetu on Instagram Don't forget to follow Jessyka on Instagram @spilledmylk and email her if you would like to collaborate or spill your mylk at: thespilledmylk@gmail.com

Mandy Shintani Mandy Shintani is an occupational therapist, gerontologist and the founder of Urban Poling. Her mission is to inspire all towards active living and wellness through innovative pole designs and education.  As an avid proponent of life long fitness, she has experienced herself how Urban Poling fuels a healthy and fun lifestyle that includes, using poles with other exhilarating activities such as snowshoeing, hiking and adventure travel, which she is passionate about.  As a therapist, her design of the patented ACTIVATOR Poles was rooted in her desire to create a tool that would revolutionize mobility and rehabilitation programs.  She is an international presenter and is considered to be one of the leading experts on this activity.  She was a finalist at the YWCA Women of Distinction Awards in the category of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.Resources:https://urbanpoling.com/activator-and-urban-poling-research/

Our special guest today is a a former Army Officer who flips adversity on its tail, a Chicago native, Disabled Army Veteran, Cancer Survivor, Veteran and Disability Advocate, and Speaker who gave over 17 years of service to this great nation, she is also an Oprah Winfrey Standing Ovation Recipient, CNN Hero, People Magazine Hero Among Us, YWCA Women of Distinction and US Army Chief of Staff Outstanding Civilian Service Award. She travels the world speaking about Leadership, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Intersectionality, Inclusion, and/or other motivating topics catered to client needs. Her Carnegie Hall-sized enthusiasm and serious yet comedic style delights her audiences as she relates her awe-inspiring experiences. She, a formerly homeless veteran, is the President and Founder of Final Salute Inc, providing homeless women Veterans with safe and suitable housing. Final Salute Inc has raised over 4 million dollars, supported over 7000 women Veterans and children, and provided over 15,000 days of housing since 2011. She is also featured in the documentary “Served Like a Girl”, which follows several American women during their transition from the military. She holds dual MAs in HR Management and Management and Leadership from Webster University. Her service in the military gave her the ability to expertly lead teams and motivate them to execute beyond expectations, her experience in public speaking allows her to be engaging, entertaining and effective in reaching diverse audiences. She is the mother of two wonderful boys and wife of a Marine Combat Veteran. Welcome to our Featured guest, Jas Boothe. This is an episode that is surely worth exploring every minute of their discussion. Tune in and listen. #kut2thachase #podcast #unscripted #unbridled #episode4everyone #E89 #noexcuse #satx #sanantonio #sanantoniopodcast #sanantoniopodcaster #sanantonioinfluencer --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kut2thachase/support

Lots has been happening in Bulgaria since the last episode.  As always we share the highs and the lows! Romana also chats to author of new graphic novel Catalogue Baby: A Memoir of (in)fertility, Myriam Steinberg.  In her past life, Myriam was a visual artist, and event organizer. For 11 years, she was the brains and brawn of the In the House Festival, which brought live performances of all kinds into people’s living rooms and backyards throughout her hometown of Vancouver, Canada. Myriam was nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction Award for her work on the festival.  Myriam has been on an EPIC journey and speaks candidly about trying to conceive as a single woman in her 40's.  She also discusses miscarriage, termination for medical reasons, PGS testing and the path to donor conception. (There is also a tiny section of pregnancy chat near the end). Connect with Myriam on Instagram @catalogue_baby For links to buy the book visit https://www.cataloguebabynovel.com/buy-the-book-1 Also please check out our Vlogs on Youtube.  They are released weekly every Friday.  If you enjoy them please subscribe to the channel Romana and Ewan. You can watch all the vlogs here If you'd like to buy us a coffee to help support our creative endeavours and keep this podcast running please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/romanaandewan You can also donate directly through Paypal by clicking here Don't forget that we have teamed up with Screen and Shield to offer you 10% discount on all of their products including masks and hand sanitiser.  Visit www.screenandshield.co.uk/trying and enter code TRYING10 at checkout. www.fortryingoutloud.com @fortryingoutloud @romanaandewan  

Erin Prochnow, of the YWCA joins Dan Michaels to talk about the upcoming Woman Of The Year event.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At just twenty two years old, Tracie Léost is a young Métis leader, activist, and track and field athlete from St. Laurent, Manitoba in Treaty 1 Territory. In 2014, Tracie won three bronze medals under the Métis flag at the North American Indigenous Games in Regina, Saskatchewan. In 2015, she embarked on the MMIW Journey of Hope, a 115 kilometre run in four days to raise money and awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada. She raised over $6,000 and began leading a global conversation about violence against women. She is a decorated Indigenous athlete, and a young person who takes pride in her community and people. Tracie raises awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, she makes safe spaces for young people, coaches hockey teams for Indigenous youth in care, she runs marathons and patrols regularly with White Pony Lodge. Tracie is a Social Work Student at the University of Regina and Gabriel Dumont Institute, where she holds excellent academic standing and was named one of the Universities most promising undergraduate students. It is evident that Tracie embodies the strength of our young women who are leading the way for our next seven generations. Tracie is the recipient of the Manitoba Aboriginal Youth Achievement Award and the YWCA Women of Distinction – Gerrie Hammond Memorial Award of Promise. In 2016, she was the recipient of the Young Humanitarian Award and the Manitoba Hero Award. In 2018 Tracie was the recipient of the Indspire Youth Metis Award, the highest honoured bestowed upon Indigenous people. In February, Tracie was inducted in the Order of Gabriel Dumont Bronze Medal, one of the Métis Nations highest civilian honours. Tracie also launched her non-profit organization in the summer of 2020. Waanishka Movement Inc. is a space created to support the rise of Indigenous Youth. Focused of her community and her people is her passion and purpose here.

Jess Tetu is a Canadian serial entrepreneur making waves across the country in the beauty and spa industry while making an impact on her community through her dedication to philanthropy! Overcoming adversity at a very young age, she began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur. Jessica is the sole owner of four Just For You Day Spas in Saskatchewan & Alberta, Founder & CEO of Lia Reese Canada, (Saskatchewan's Beauty Brand), Co-Founder of Entrepreneur306 Mentorship & Consulting and Founder & CEO of 4seventyone Recovery Resources, a non-for-profit charity she created. She was named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40, awarded the SK Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Community Leadership award, honoured with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award and most recently received one of Canada's most coveted awards when she was named one of Canada's Most Powerful Women. For more on Jess, follow her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Please rate, review and follow the podcast! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the Learning Project www.tlptraining.com Listen to the audio clips here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X44mhC1gp7Q&feature=youtu.be Dr. Roberta J. Wilburn is the founder and president of Wilburn & Associates, LLC a consulting business that focuses on training, coaching, cultural events, and advocacy related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She is also the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies in Education and Diversity Initiatives at Whitworth University. She is a certified Civil Rights/Title IX Level II Investigator and also serves as a Deputy Title IX Coordinator. Dr. Wilburn was recently recognized for her diversity efforts when she was presented with 2017 INSIGHT Into Diversity Giving Back Award for Administrators, the 2016 YWCA Women of Achievement Carl Maxey Racial and Social Justice Award, as well as the Inland Northwest, Juneteenth Heartwood Award for Cultural Enrichment & Community Service. Dr. Wilburn's major areas of research have focused on empowering women leaders of color, and various aspects of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her research has led her to pursue and acquire two international grants spanning Africa, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic; two invitations to present her research on women of color at the Oxford Round Table in England; and other publications. She was also a featured author in the book Brown V. Board of Education Its Impact on Public Education 1954-2004, a Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund Publication (2005). For this publication, she wrote a chapter entitled “Leveling the Playing Field: The Challenge of Preparing Globally Competent African-American College Graduates.” Her most recent publication was a book chapter released in August (2017) entitled: Going to the Next Level: Opportunities and Challenges Facing African American Women Leaders in the Academy. She has also presented her research locally, nationally, and internationally. She is married to James Wilburn, Jr. and they have three adult children and two grandsons. Learn more https://www.wilburnassociates.org/about-us.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tlpedu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tlpedu/support

Did you know that Conquer Local has its very own Digital Marketing Academy? It's a game-changer because the SaaS industry changes under our feet. We have Jacqueline Cook ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinecook1/ ) (Jackie), Chief Strategy Officer at Vendasta ( https://www.vendasta.com/ ) , on the podcast to discuss the strategy behind the Conquer Local Academy. ( https://www.conquerlocal.com/academy/ ) After some research and listening to digital marketing agencies and entrepreneurs from different areas of the world, there was a realization that there was a need in the space for a digital marketing academy. It needed to be all-encompassing of various digital solutions that intertwine frequently. The Academy is built into a culture that embraces a community that agencies and entrepreneurs can grow and learn in. People learn differently; some learn by reading about it, and some want to watch videos at 2 am. The Academy was created to accommodate different learners in the way they want to learn, and on their time. She works with the CEO to shape Vendasta's long term strategy and to align both the culture, organizational design, and company metrics toward those long-term objectives. Jacqueline works across a number of diverse teams to execute cross-functional initiatives, collect and share key customer insights, and test new initiatives to drive Vendasta's growth levers. She is also the General Manager of the of Vendasta's high-growth mid-market customer segment, which currently contributes over half of the company's revenue and includes marketing, sales, success, support, and four product teams. Most recently, Jacqueline played a major role in Vendasta's $40M growth funding round, which marks the single largest technology investment in the prairies since the Canadian Venture Capital Private Equity Association (CVCA) started collecting data in 2013. Jacqueline is an alumnus of The Next 36 Entrepreneurial Institute, Canada's premier entrepreneurial leadership initiative. During the program, she co-founded and was CEO of Triumf Mobile Rewards: a tablet and Smartphone-based platform for small and medium-sized businesses to customize their own loyalty rewards programs. She has been a speaker at events such as Tejo Talks, sponsored by Canada's Embassy to Portugal as part of Web Summit, TEDx UofS and WE DAY, and has represented Canada at the 2010 G8 and G20 Summits, the 2010 APEC Summit in Japan, and at the 2011 G20 Young Entrepreneur Summit in France. Jacqueline has been a recipient of CBC Saskatchewan's Future 40 under 40 and a YWCA Women of Distinction Award and serves on the board of Co.Labs, Saskatchewan's first technology incubator. She was recently named as one of Betakit's Canadian women in tech worth watching. Keep the conversations going in the Conquer Local Community ( https://www.conquerlocal.com/community/ ).

Carol Daniel shares her story of success in the broadcast industry and how she became the leading anchor in the St Louis Metropolitan region.  Full Guest BIO:  Carol A. Daniel is first and foremost a mother and wife. She and her husband Patrick are celebrating 25 years of marriage. They are also the proud and exhausted parents of two sons.Carol began her career at the “Voice of St. Louis” in 1995 as an anchor, reporter and talk show host. She was hired when the program director was driving to Memphis with his family, heard Carol on the air at a radio station in Cape Girardeau, MO. Two weeks later, she moved to St. Louis and was working at KMOX.The 36-year veteran of broadcasting was once a campaign organizer, a recruiter for the U.S. Census Bureau, and even worked as a substitute teacher! Carol is a gifted motivational speaker who believes in the biblical verse, “To whom much is given, much is required.” In 2008, Carol helped launch the Emmy award-winning lifestyle television show on KMOV-TV, “Great Day St. Louis” before moving on to her next career, author! Her first book, “All I Ever Wanted: Relationships, Marriage, Family,” was met with praise from her many fans. She also is an award-winning columnist, having spent nearly ten years writing for the St. Louis American Newspaper. She has received two National Newspaper Association awards for her column, “Carol's Journal.” Her other honors have come from the Missouri Broadcaster's Association, The Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalists, the YWCA Women's Leader Class. Most recently, Delux Magazine of St. Louis selected her to their Power 100 list and she was selected “Best Host” by her peers at STL TV, the city of St. Louis cable access channel.Carol is in her third term as President of the Greater St. Louis Association of Black Journalist. She is a member of New Life in Christ Interdenominational Church in O'Fallon, Illinois where she and her husband, spearheaded the couple's ministry, “Journey to Oneness” for nearly a decade. They have two sons, 23-year-old Patrick Henry Daniel Jr., a software developer and 19-year-old Marcus Isiah Daniel, an acting major in collegeSupport the show

Rochelle is co-founder of SPARK Foundation, a non-profit organization that offers educational services focused on mentorship, entrepreneurship and service-learning. This idea came to Rochelle 7 years ago, after realizing the dire need for workshops, camps and educational resources geared towards supporting change-making youth interested in making impacts but needing the resources and support to get their incredible ideas going. Rochelle's dedication to supporting youth within her community has been widely recognized, as she has been named "Top 25 Under 25 by the Surrey Board of Trade", she was nominated for the YWCA Women of Distinction award and was awarded the Governor General Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers. Y not learn more about Rochelle's story? sparkfoundation.ca

Donna Crooks' personal vision is to make a difference in the lives of others through her work and in her life. She is the Founder & Chief at Brain Snacks Co, a platform business with a mission to help close the gender gap by supporting women with core services, like study and workspace, supervised play for children, networking, career coaching, and professional development. Donna's career accelerated early. Despite her success, she found she lost ground in her career when she started her family. When she returned to work from her first two maternity leaves, her position was gone both times. Donna began to focus on the necessity for women to have choices, financial freedom, autonomy and capacity to weather adversity. Thinking of this problem, she began to wonder how she could diversify her own career and financial stability while designing a business that would help women be successful in managing all the demands of work and family. Thus, the idea for Brain Snacks Co was born. The Brain Snacks Co experience is all about choices for women from all walks of life, mothers and careerists, women on maternity leave, Indigenous women, women of colour, newcomers, and members of our LGBTQ+ communities. Even the food is inclusive, offering choices for vegan and gluten-free customers as well. Men are most welcome too! Connect with Donna @ Brain Snacks Co https://www.brainsnacks.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrainSnacksCo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainsnacksco/

Sharon Leibel is a family physician and Child Abuse Consultant in Regina. A Saskatchewan girl through and through, Saskatchewan is where she completed all of her university and medical training! Despite her humble nature, Sharon has been recognized for her accomplishments through multiple awards and scholarships and graduated with Distinction from the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine in 1983. Her training and experience in the field of Child Abuse spans more than 30 years and she has been instrumental in creating the first and only Child Maltreatment Team in Saskatchewan. Sharon has been the medical forensic examiner in over 1000 child abuse cases and spent more than 100,000 hours on call for the Child abuse Team. She has trained and mentored over 20 team members and hundreds of physicians in training, police officers, social workers, nurses, court prosecutors and judges. Sharon actively engages these team members through ongoing educational sessions and committee work. Although this work is very difficult, she is able to continue day in and day out with a positive attitude and never lose her humanity. Sharon is an advocate and innovator who tirelessly shares her knowledge and passion for children in need.

Patricia is an accomplished International Contemporary Artist. She is the President of Patricia Karen Gagic Art Enterprises Inc. represented by Gallery on the Bay in Hamilton, Ontario, Artworld Fine Art in Toronto, Art Productions New York, F@CEC in France and Paul Fisher Gallery in West Palm Beach and Miami. Patricia has exhibited her art in many countries around the world such as Britain, Germany, France, Austria, and Switzerland. In 1999, Patricia began her studies with master artist Dragan Dragic in Savoillan, France. In 2007, she was an Honorary Commissioner at the 52nd Venice Biennale in support of Transcendental Realism – art of Adi Da Samraj.In December 2018, Patricia received the Gold Medal in Photography from the Salon Nationale Beaux Arts (SNBA) at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. She is also the recipient of the Silver Medal by the Societe Academique Arts, Sciences and Letters of France and she is recognized as a Top 60 Masters by ATIM in New York. In addition to her artwork, Patricia is an award winning author. She has written the books “Karmic Alibi” and “Karma and Cash”. Karmic Alibi received the 2017 Book Excellence Award, was an award finalist in the 2014 USA Best Book Awards, and a finalist in 2015 International Book Awards, all in the non-fiction narrative category. She is currently in the process of finalizing the following publications: “The Black Snowflake”, “Thirsters and Quenchers”, and “The Mind of an Artist” with an expected release sometime in 2020. She has co-authored in several best-seller books including: “The Voices of Inspiration”, “RockStar Success Stories”, “Rock Your Life”, and “Sexy without Boundaries”. Patricia has spoken on stages including the Harvard Club of Boston and in September 2019 at Carnegie Hall in New York.Patricia is a dedicated humanitarian with projects in Haiti and Cambodia. She is a member of the Ontario Cabinet for Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a member of the Sir Edmund Hilary Foundation Board of Directors and an Advisor to AiDa, Academy of Imagination and Dramatic Arts. Due to her involvement in many categories, Patricia is the recipient of many awards, nominations, and recognition. In 2013 she was knighted as a Dame of the International Order of St. George Grand Prior of Canada.She has won and been nominated by the “Status of Women’s -Woman of the Year”, “YMCA Peace Medal”, “YWCA Women of Distinction and the Award of Excellence by the Toronto Women’s Expo”. Patricia was recognized by Women’s Executive Network as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada, awarded the BMO Arts and Communication category in 2015. In 2016 Patricia was the WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada recipient in the Royal Bank Champions category. She received the WXN Top 100 award in the BMO Arts and Communication category in 2017. In 2018 Patricia was inducted into the WXN Top 100 Most Powerful Women Hall of Fame. When Patricia isn’t painting, writing, or leading humanitarian projects, she loves to meditate. She is a Certified Meditation Specialist/Facilitator completing her Certification in Applied Mindfulness and Transformative Mindfulness and Mindfulness without Borders from Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto https://parkbench.com/blog/patricia-karen-gagic-art-enterprise-ltd-gallery-on-the-bay-art-photography-mill-pond-richmond-hill-patricia-gagic

After establishing her career in the public health system in Canada, Kim Hall recognized a gap in the provision of in-home, private-pay rehabilitation services. She started Physio2U in 2012, and has lead its growth to become the largest in-home physical therapy company in Western Canada. Since Kim is a trained physical therapist, she has worked hard to develop her business acumen, leadership and entrepreneur skills. In 2016, she was winner of Western Canada for the Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards and in 2017 she was recognized as a YWCA Women of Distinction for Entrepreneurship. Kim also contributes to her industry as a member of the Board of Directors for the College of Physical Therapists of BC and as a mentor for internationally educated physiotherapists through the University of British Columbia. Kim can relate to many women in mid-life as she has recovered from a painful divorce, cared for her ailing parents who have both passed away all while starting and scaling a business with 20+ staff members.

This episode of Organize Your Butterflies features a conversation between YWCA USA CEO Alejandra Y. Castillo and Lizette Williams, Head of Cultural Engagement and Experiences, McDonald’s USA. The discussion centers on the launch of the YWCA Women’s Empowerment Program powered by McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden movement. This exciting venture is designed to help women of color overcome barriers to starting, growing, and sustaining businesses while providing them with educational tools to increase their knowledge and confidence as entrepreneurs. These programs will be held at select YWCA Associations throughout the country. YWCA South Hampton Roads is this episode’s featured spotlight, and Alejandra talks with CEO Dr. Mary Kate Andris about the excellent work that they do to assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Of particular note is a shout out to the Norfolk Family Justice Center and how YWCA South Hampton Roads is providing free emergency counseling to survivors as a resource within this exceptional facility.

Ellen Stackable works tirelessly to help incarcerated women find and express their voices. In this episode, I talk with her about Poetic Justice, the program she started five years ago to connect with and bring hope to imprisoned women in Oklahoma and beyond by teaching them creative writing. Join me, Stacey Leigh, as Ellen and I have a conversation about her program and "Voice." Ellen Stackable is the Executive Director of Poetic Justice, an organization that teaches creative writing to incarcerated women. She taught English and writing for over eighteen years at Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences, and she has her BSE from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. While pursuing her master’s degree in Liberal Studies at the University of Oklahoma, she became aware of the issue of mass incarceration of women in Oklahoma. As a writing teacher, she knew the power of writing to transform lives, so she wanted to teach writing to incarcerated women. In March of 2014, she helped start Poetic Justice, working with incarcerated women at the Tulsa County Jail. Poetic Justice classes give a voice to the voiceless and empowers women to change as they engage in self-reflective, therapeutic writing. Poetic Justice now has sixty volunteers who teach classes to incarcerated women every week at the Tulsa County Jail, at every women’s prison in Oklahoma, a rehab in Tijuana, Mexico, and at the San Diego County jail. This last year, Poetic Justice held a day long workshop on empathy called, “The Human Factor” that all wardens, deputy wardens, and chief guards were required to attend. Ellen was honored with the 2015 YWCA Women of the Year Pinnacle Award.  In addition: TulsaCC TedX speaker: 2017 “Unlocking the Voices of Incarcerated Women” Tulsa Metropolitan Ministries Point of Light Award: 2018 Dan Allen Center for Social Justice Outstanding Project Award: 2018 University of Oklahoma Social Justice Activist in Residence: 2018 CNN Hero Award Finalist: 2018 But, every Tuesday, you can find her at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, Oklahoma’s largest women’s prison, surrounded by incarcerated women who are becoming poet warriors. For articles, links to podcasts, merchandise, and more, check out our website at www.DoYouMind.life! Don't miss any of the inspiring DoYouMind.life content! To receive the weekly DoYouMind.life Saturday Summary email, click here. If you’ve enjoyed listening to this podcast, we invite you to subscribe and write a review on Apple, Google, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Better yet, pop over to Patreon to become a financial supporter of the doyoumind.life project. Patrons receive the weekly Saturday Summary, special insider access, and DoYouMind.life swag to connect and inspire them. For about the price of a latte, $5 per month, you can become a patron at the not-a-latte tier. At $15 per month, you can join the Coffee Klatch and receive a DoYouMind coffee mug just like the ones given to our podcast guests, a podcast dedicated to you or a loved one, and other gifts. At $40 per month, you’re Serving from the Saucer, and in addition to these gifts, you get a membership box mailed to your home each month filled with goodies to connect and inspire you, plus a shout-out for your favorite charity on a future podcast episode. Please visit www.patreon.com/doyoumind to learn more.

For this episode of the podcast, I have Devon Fiddler, founder of SheNative, with me to talk about her journey into entrepreneurship and she not only hopes to grow her business, but to empower more indigenous women to become entrepreneurs too. Devon founded SheNative in 2014, and since then has received numerous awards such as the 2015 CBC Future 40 Under 40 designation, 2015 Start-up Canada Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the 2016 YWCA Women of Distinction Award Under 29 category and is a top 5 SheEO Venture of 2016. After experiencing her own personal struggles, and seeing other issues in the indigenous community, after graduating with her B.A. in Aboriginal Public Administration from the University of Saskatchewan, Devon started her own business as a way to empower herself and other indigenous women too. Every person in her company is from the indigenous community, and the products she creates also promote messaging of positivity, confidence and pride in the community. To learn more about SheNative and to support Devon’s business, visit SheNative.com. For full episode show notes, visit https://jessicamoorhouse.com/195

Never miss another interview! Join Devin here: http://bit.ly/joindevin. Impact Shares is an innovative nonprofit financial firm that has created several exchange traded funds or ETFs that ordinary investors to easily purchase in their existing stock portfolios. I am so excited about this opportunity I intend to add these to my personal investment portfolio. While my purchases will be small, I’ll wait a few days before I make my investments to avoid any suggestion of front-running--a serious Wall Street “no-no.” The funds are designed to align with specific development goals. The mission of each fund is developed in partnership with a nonprofit working on that issue area. Impact Shares has issued exchanged traded funds in collaboration with The NAACP Minority Empowerment ETF (Ticker: NACP), the YWCA Women’s Empowerment (Ticker: WOMN) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Ticker: SDGA). Click the following link to learn my insider secrets to media publicity for social impact: http://bit.ly/75offmedia.

Dr Penny Gurstein is Professor and Director of the School of Community and Regional Planning and the Centre for Human Settlements at UBC. She specializes in the socio-cultural aspects of community planning with particular emphasis on those who are the most marginalized in planning processes. Her research focuses on developing strategies and interventions that encourage diversity, equity and urban sustainability in the planning and design of communities. Her current research is investigating strategies for affordable homeownership and rental housing both internationally and in Canada. She is founding Director of the Housing Research Collaborative a community of housing researchers, providers and policy makers focused on understanding systemic impediments in the housing system and the development of models to address housing unaffordability. Previously, she was the Principal Investigator of the Future of Public Housing Project focusing on publicly-assisted housing, and co-Principal Investigator of Housing Justice, a Peter Wall Solutions Initiative project, focusing on housing access and affordability. Recent books include: Learning Civil Societies: Shifting Contexts for Democratic Planning and Governance (with L. Angeles, 2007, U. of Toronto Press); and Wired to the World, Chained to the Home: Telework in Daily Life (2001, UBC Press). She has also worked on capacity building projects in developing countries focusing on gender and youth development issues most notably in Brazil and has considerable experience working with community groups in the greater Vancouver region. Past research projects focused on youth engagement and "the hard to house." Other projects include two major studies funded by SSHRC. One, funded by SSHRC INE (Initiative on the New Economy) investigated the impact of e-work on companies and communities, in Canada and internationally. The other, funded by SSHRC MCRI (Major Collaborative Research Initiative) looked at the impact of government reduction of social services on single parent families on income assistance (http://includingallchildren.educ.ubc.ca/work-research/child-project/). She is Co-Chair of the Pacific Housing Research Network and a registered member of the Canadian Institute of Planners. She is the 2016 recipient of the YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Education, Training and Development and in 2018 was awarded the Faculty of Applied Science Dean's Medal of Distinction. Dr. Gurstein has been appointed to the Board of Commissioners of BC Housing Management Commission from 2018 to 2021.

Judith Humphrey is the founder of The Humphrey Group, a premier leadership communications firm. She is a communications expert whose business teaches global clients how to communicate as confident and compelling leaders. Judith is the author of three books including the upcoming “Impromptu: Leading in the Moment”, an acclaimed speaker, and a columnist for Fast Company. And in 2012, Judith was the recipient of the prestigious YWCA Women of Distinction Award for Entrepreneurship. What you'll learn about in this episode: The importance of making your message inspirational to the audience Why inspirational leadership is critical Why leadership today has nothing to do with your title, your rank, or your power Why Judith felt it was important to write her latest book “Impromptu: Leading in the Moment” Why business owners need to train and prepare themselves for impromptu speaking Why listening is very important in impromptu speaking The importance of knowing your audience and reading them well Judith explains the 4-part template for structuring the leader script Why communication is the most important skill when running a business Why you should always prepare to be spontaneous in your role as an entrepreneur Ways to contact Judith: Website: www.judithhumphrey.com Book: Impromptu: Leading in the Moment Twitter: @Judith_Humphrey

Maureen Mcgrath appeared on a TEDx talk where I had to have her on the show.  Maureen McGrath hosts the Sunday Night Sex Show on CKNW and is an RN in clinical practice in North Vancouver. Her TEDx talk on the “No Sex Marriage” has received over 9 million views.  Maureen is the Executive Director of the Women’s Health Initiative Network, a not for profit organization to raise awareness about “below the belt” issues for women such as uterine fibroids, sexual, bladder, and vaginal health. She is the author of the book, Sex & Health: Why One Can’t Come Without the Other. She is a 2013 YWCA Women of Distinction finalist and the recipient of 2016 Vancouver Board of Trade Community Catalyst Award. She is passionate about workplace bullying and raising awareness about male violence against women. Her website is backtothebedroom.ca where you can find her blog 50ShadesofPink.ca

Every time I speak with someone that helps people recover from physical or sexual trauma, I am in awe. I ask them all the same question; How do you do it? How do you hear stories of abuse every day and still find a way to drive home and live a normal life? The answer is always something about self-care, but I have a feeling it’s also something about what kind of person they are. They are the kind of person that dedicates a big part of their life to helping people that need it the most. Something in them is able to hear those stories and still find a way to not break down, to not become disillusioned with humanity, and to not become cynical. Therapists throw around a term called compassion fatigue. It’s when a therapist hears the same stories over and over again and it does get to them. They are very empathetic people, and when their empathy has been bombarded with trauma after trauma, their brain has one solution to solve this problem: Apathy. They become apathetic, meaning they give zero forks about anyone or any problem that other people may have. It’s not because they don’t care. It’s because they cared too much and have been overwhelmed by their work. I have to assume that therapists that work with trauma victims have to be at a higher risk for compassion fatigue. Something drives them to this work. I have to assume trauma specialists simply have a lot of love to share and so they decided to find the people that needed it the most. Our guest this week, Megan Garza, is a trauma specialist that works with the YWCA. Apparently, their organization offers free counseling to those that need it the most. These are some amazing people. I hope you enjoy the episode.   About our Guest   Megan Garza is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified SpecialtyTrauma Care Supervisor with experience working in the mental health and violenceagainst women field since 1999. She is a graduate of Pepperdine University with aMaster’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy and Universityof Missouri St. Louis with a 2 nd Master’s degree in Psychology. She works as anindividual and group therapist treating sexual trauma survivors as the Lead Therapistfor the YWCA Women’s Resource Center. Megan also works for Behavioral HealthResponse as a Mobile Outreach Crisis Counselor performing suicide and homicide crisisassessments, providing stabilization support in the community, and facilitatinginpatient psychiatric hospitalization admission, when necessary. She is on the Board ofdirectors of the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence Across the Lifespan(NPEIV) and serves as co-chair of the Practice committee working on policies andresearch related to Trauma Informed Care. Megan is an American Association ofMarriage and Family Therapist’s (AAMFT) Board Approved Clinical Supervisor an activemember of the St. Louis chapter of Marriage and Family Therapists. Megan has spokenat National conferences on sexual trauma and PTSD and has published research in thearea of sexual trauma, weight, and sexual behaviors.  Her specialty areas include:sexual trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, crisis intervention, and children & adolescents.She is an outspoken advocate for the Endometriosis community. Megan is a long timeactive volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Humane Society of Missouri. Sheis an avid traveler and has been to 1/7th of the globe.   About Us: Angela Skurtu is a licensed marriage and family therapist and an AASECT certified sex therapist. She is a published author, with her second book releasing in February. About Sex now livestreams episodes on Facebook a week before the podcast episodes come out. // Visit us at: www.aboutsexpodcast.com // Get marriage therapy and sex therapy in the St Louis area with Angela Skurtu LMFT M.Ed., a Licensed Marriage and Sex therapist at: www.therapistinstlouis.com Also, we have facebooks and twitters and all that stuff, but if you read this far i seriously doubt you have time to read any more. Facebook: Angela Skurtu LMFT, M. Ed, AASECT Certified Sex Therapist // Joshua Skurtu

Societal responsibility is an ethical framework which suggests that an entity, be it individual, corporate or governmental, has an obligation to act for the benefit of society at large. Societal responsibility is arguable a duty every individual has to perform so as to maintain a balance between the economy and our ecosystem. A trade-off may exist between economic development, in the material sense, and the welfare of the society though this is increasingly being challenged because of pollution and climate change issues. To what degree should societal responsibility include sustainable development? Should it pertain mainly to corporations and governments, or to everyone whose action may impact the environment and society? Should this responsibility be passive, by avoiding socially harmful acts and or active, by performing activities that directly help advance societal goals? The speakers were finalists in the recent 2016 U of L Student Speaker Challenge and they will give their perspective on societal responsibilities and how this globalized world ideally can be sustainable for all. Speakers: Kristin Krein and Scott Huff Kristin Krein is a first year Women & Gender Studies Major. She is an active member in the U of L Sociology Club, Lethbridge Girls Rock Camp Vice President, Electric Eye Music Festival Volunteer Coordinator, Blueprint Records Art Gallery curator, Theatre Outré board member, CKXU board member and sits on the CKXU Justice & Advocacy committee. Kristin was named YWCA Women of Distinction in 2015 and is incredibly passionate about social justice and leaving this world better than she found it. She is thankful for the opportunity to work towards a community we can all be proud of. Scott Huff hails from the southeastern U.S. He was born in Alabama, raised in Georgia and most recently resided in Tennessee. Now he is loving Canada and he is here to study archaeology with friends and professors with whom he became associated while volunteering at the excavation of Tel Beth-Shemesh in Israel. He hopes to earn a doctorate one day through studying the ancient religious building that is being unearthed there. Despite his young age, Scott has learned that while life is not always easy to handle, other people are always an incontrovertibly important, powerful, and wonderful part of it. Moderator:   Emma Ladouceur Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea)

Societal responsibility is an ethical framework which suggests that an entity, be it individual, corporate or governmental, has an obligation to act for the benefit of society at large. Societal responsibility is arguable a duty every individual has to perform so as to maintain a balance between the economy and our ecosystem. A trade-off may exist between economic development, in the material sense, and the welfare of the society though this is increasingly being challenged because of pollution and climate change issues. To what degree should societal responsibility include sustainable development? Should it pertain mainly to corporations and governments, or to everyone whose action may impact the environment and society? Should this responsibility be passive, by avoiding socially harmful acts and or active, by performing activities that directly help advance societal goals? The speakers were finalists in the recent 2016 U of L Student Speaker Challenge and they will give their perspective on societal responsibilities and how this globalized world ideally can be sustainable for all. Speakers: Kristin Krein and Scott Huff Kristin Krein is a first year Women & Gender Studies Major. She is an active member in the U of L Sociology Club, Lethbridge Girls Rock Camp Vice President, Electric Eye Music Festival Volunteer Coordinator, Blueprint Records Art Gallery curator, Theatre Outré board member, CKXU board member and sits on the CKXU Justice & Advocacy committee. Kristin was named YWCA Women of Distinction in 2015 and is incredibly passionate about social justice and leaving this world better than she found it. She is thankful for the opportunity to work towards a community we can all be proud of. Scott Huff hails from the southeastern U.S. He was born in Alabama, raised in Georgia and most recently resided in Tennessee. Now he is loving Canada and he is here to study archaeology with friends and professors with whom he became associated while volunteering at the excavation of Tel Beth-Shemesh in Israel. He hopes to earn a doctorate one day through studying the ancient religious building that is being unearthed there. Despite his young age, Scott has learned that while life is not always easy to handle, other people are always an incontrovertibly important, powerful, and wonderful part of it. Moderator:   Emma Ladouceur Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea)

Societal responsibility is an ethical framework which suggests that an entity, be it individual, corporate or governmental, has an obligation to act for the benefit of society at large. Societal responsibility is arguable a duty every individual has to perform so as to maintain a balance between the economy and our ecosystem. A trade-off may exist between economic development, in the material sense, and the welfare of the society though this is increasingly being challenged because of pollution and climate change issues. To what degree should societal responsibility include sustainable development? Should it pertain mainly to corporations and governments, or to everyone whose action may impact the environment and society? Should this responsibility be passive, by avoiding socially harmful acts and or active, by performing activities that directly help advance societal goals? The speakers were finalists in the recent 2016 U of L Student Speaker Challenge and they will give their perspective on societal responsibilities and how this globalized world ideally can be sustainable for all. Speakers: Kristin Krein and Scott Huff Kristin Krein is a first year Women & Gender Studies Major. She is an active member in the U of L Sociology Club, Lethbridge Girls Rock Camp Vice President, Electric Eye Music Festival Volunteer Coordinator, Blueprint Records Art Gallery curator, Theatre Outré board member, CKXU board member and sits on the CKXU Justice & Advocacy committee. Kristin was named YWCA Women of Distinction in 2015 and is incredibly passionate about social justice and leaving this world better than she found it. She is thankful for the opportunity to work towards a community we can all be proud of. Scott Huff hails from the southeastern U.S. He was born in Alabama, raised in Georgia and most recently resided in Tennessee. Now he is loving Canada and he is here to study archaeology with friends and professors with whom he became associated while volunteering at the excavation of Tel Beth-Shemesh in Israel. He hopes to earn a doctorate one day through studying the ancient religious building that is being unearthed there. Despite his young age, Scott has learned that while life is not always easy to handle, other people are always an incontrovertibly important, powerful, and wonderful part of it. Moderator:   Emma Ladouceur Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea)

Societal responsibility is an ethical framework which suggests that an entity, be it individual, corporate or governmental, has an obligation to act for the benefit of society at large. Societal responsibility is arguable a duty every individual has to perform so as to maintain a balance between the economy and our ecosystem. A trade-off may exist between economic development, in the material sense, and the welfare of the society though this is increasingly being challenged because of pollution and climate change issues. To what degree should societal responsibility include sustainable development? Should it pertain mainly to corporations and governments, or to everyone whose action may impact the environment and society? Should this responsibility be passive, by avoiding socially harmful acts and or active, by performing activities that directly help advance societal goals? The speakers were finalists in the recent 2016 U of L Student Speaker Challenge and they will give their perspective on societal responsibilities and how this globalized world ideally can be sustainable for all. Speakers: Kristin Krein and Scott Huff Kristin Krein is a first year Women & Gender Studies Major. She is an active member in the U of L Sociology Club, Lethbridge Girls Rock Camp Vice President, Electric Eye Music Festival Volunteer Coordinator, Blueprint Records Art Gallery curator, Theatre Outré board member, CKXU board member and sits on the CKXU Justice & Advocacy committee. Kristin was named YWCA Women of Distinction in 2015 and is incredibly passionate about social justice and leaving this world better than she found it. She is thankful for the opportunity to work towards a community we can all be proud of. Scott Huff hails from the southeastern U.S. He was born in Alabama, raised in Georgia and most recently resided in Tennessee. Now he is loving Canada and he is here to study archaeology with friends and professors with whom he became associated while volunteering at the excavation of Tel Beth-Shemesh in Israel. He hopes to earn a doctorate one day through studying the ancient religious building that is being unearthed there. Despite his young age, Scott has learned that while life is not always easy to handle, other people are always an incontrovertibly important, powerful, and wonderful part of it. Moderator:   Emma Ladouceur Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM (30 minutes each for presentation, lunch and Q & A) Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) or $2.00 (includes coffee/tea)

Sharon Babineau- Professional Speaker, Author She is a decorated Canadian Armed Forces soldier, mountain climber, hockey player and volunteer. Her proudest accomplishment is the honour of being a mom. Sharon has been recognized for the important work she has done at home and in Africa and is the recipient of many awards including — "Volunteer of the Year", 'Heroine in the Home" and "Queen Elizabeth Il Diamond Jubilee Medal" and most recently the recipient of "YWCA Women of Distinction 2013" Sharon and her daughter's story (which she will share today) has been featured in print, radio, TV and featured on CBC's show "No Opportunity Wasted." hosted by Phil Keoghan (host of the Amazing Race) and Oprah Winfrey Network Canada — Life Story Project. Sharon is the author of her daughter's amazing story —"The Girl Who Gave Her Wish Away" and contributing author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul — Family Caregiver", "Chicken Soup for the Soul — Hooked on Hockey", & Best Seller "Embrace Your Authentic Self". She is a founder of Maddie 's Everlasting Wish a charity started in her daughter's memory that works to empower youth to make a difference. Sharon is an advocate and speaker for youth, she has presented to over 30,000 students inwisSHARON Canada and the USA. She also keynotes at conferences and organizations.  

Guest: Country Music Star Danielle Lowe and Musician Brandon Wylie. Danielle Lowe is a 15 year-old country music singer/songwriter who has been singing since she was 10 years old. Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Danielle has performed for many charitable organizations such as the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Positively Pink in Calgary, the YWCA Women of Distinction Gala, Little Warriors, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Youth Emergency Shelter, Make a Wish Foundation, and the Stollery Children's Hospital. Brandon Wylie is a simple blue collar guy with a passion for music. Brandon was born and raised in Douglasville, Georgia and has made a career out of being an electrical lineman while refining his musical abilities. Brandon's love and foundation of music began at a very young age. He recalls getting on stage with his grandfather, Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Hughie Wylie, at Bluegrass Festivals as young as 3 and 4 years old. He discovered his passion for singing when he was just 6, and started playing the guitar at 21. Brandon's striking voice has been compared to such greats as Waylon Jennings and Hank Williams Jr. Through the years, Brandon has had the opportunity to play many Southeastern venues including, The Georgia World Congress Center, the North Georgia State Fair and Brothers Bar in Jacksonville, Alabama. Brandon's most prominent musical influences include Merle Haggard, the Eagles, and Garth Brooks. Cutting his teeth on old country songs, as well as rock and roll classics from such artists as, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bob Seger, and John Mellencamp, has played a part in defining his style. Brandon states, “I would never define myself as simply rock or country, but a mixture of many styles. I simply like to play good music no matter where it originated.”.