Best Smart Girl Digital Podcasts (2024)

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Bridging the Gap: From Operator to Vendor with Sonia Vachon 36:25

9d ago36:25

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Sonia Vachon, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at ActiveDEMAND, joins SGD's Sarah Sheridan for a candid conversation on the unique perspectives of both the operator and vendor sides of senior living. Episode highlights include: ➡️ Strategies for effective marketing automation ➡️ The importance of customer feedback for product innovation ➡️ Bal…

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Erin Hennessey - The latest on Nova Scotia’s Film Industry, The town of Windsor, Stephen King, Pumpkin Racing, Meryl Streep and more! (Casting Director) 50:52

1d ago50:52

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Join us as we welcome back Erin Hennessey of Hennessey Casting and broadcast from the bustling Schoolhouse Brewery in Windsor, Nova Scotia. Ever wondered what it takes to keep a local film industry thriving? We discuss the critical need for a robust talent pipeline in Nova Scotia to meet the growing demand for actors and crew. Stories from the sout…

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Barb Ayres - Journey through Nova Scotia’s Craft Beer Scene with the Craft Beer Girl (Beer Enthusiast, Social Media Advocate) 1:28:10

4d ago1:28:10

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What if your next craft beer could change your perspective on brewing entirely? Join us in this exciting episode of the Afternoon Pint as we sit down with Craft Beer Girl, aka Barb, at the Garrison Oxford Tap Room. Discover how Barb's first taste of Breton Brewing's Black Angus in February 2022 ignited a passion for craft beer, leading her to explo…

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Jacquelyn Miccolis - Blending Art, Community, and Resilience in Entrepreneurship (Founder of Sparkles and Sawdust & Supernova Events, author) 38:37

9d ago38:37

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Ever wondered what it truly means to run a business with a heart? Jacquelyn Miccolis joins us to share her inspiring journey from founding Sparkles and Sawdust, a vibrant art studio, to running her new business Supernova Events while preparing for her eagerly anticipated book launch. Listen as we explore the essence of social enterprises—businesses…

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John Read Returns! - Space Tourism Insights and Tales of Celestial Marvels (Astronomer) 56:49

16d ago56:49

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Join us at Garrison's Oxford Tap Room as we sit down with returning guest, astronomer John Reed for an episode brimming with celestial stories and refreshing pints. We kick things off with a chat about our favorite brews – from the summery jazzler to a spicy jalapeno ale – before diving into John's recent adventure in New Brunswick. Hear about the …

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Henry Hussey - Beer and Culinary Adventures from Paradise Newfoundland - CRAFT BEERS ACROSS CANADA 1:07:15

18d ago1:07:15

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WELCOME TO EPISODE ONE OF CRAFT BEERS ACROSS CANADA - EPISODE 1 - PARADISE, NEWFOUNDLAND Join us as we chat with Henry Hussey from Banished Brewing in Paradise, Newfoundland, who weighs in on the great steak debate: barbecue or pan? We also get an insider look at Banished Brewing’s standout beers like the Eclipse Dark Lager and American Lager, and …

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Bayleigh Pelham - From Heartbreak to Victory in Big Brother Canada 2024 (Winner, Reality Star) 33:15

23d ago33:15

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Ever wondered what it takes to go from the heartbreak of near success to clinching ultimate victory in one of the most grueling reality TV shows? Join us for an unforgettable chat with Bayleigh Pelham, the unstoppable winner of Big Brother Canada 2024. Bayleigh shares her rollercoaster journey of perseverance, from nearly making it to Season 11 onl…

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Tyson Philpot - 2023’s Most Valuable Canadian in the CFL keeps moving forward. 35:13

1M ago35:13

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Tyson is a Canadian Football wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes. His winning catch secured the CFL Grey Cup for 2023 and he is relentlessly moving forward to dominate the next season. We talk a lot about his career so far in football, his brother, his ambitions, video games getting into the NFL and options for the road ahead. Follow Tysons pr…

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Melissa Core-Caballo Builds Multi-Million Dollar Branding Business 53:04

1M ago53:04

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Interview with Melissa Core-Caballo Co-Founder of Dead Horse Branding: We love entrepreneur success stories. And who better than Melissa Core-Caballo? She is the dynamic force behind Dead Horse Branding (www.DeadHorseBranding.com), a groundbreaking agency revolutionizing the music and entertainment industries. Melissa's journey from humble beginnin…

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One Year Anniversary Show! - Tim Antonowicz joins Matt and Mike for a day out on the town to celebrate one year of drinking craft beers and talking to people 30:33

1M ago30:33

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Matt and Mike recap a celebratory Saturday with their trusted pal and designated driver Tim, and go back through the year to thank and chat about some of their previous guests. Our pub crawl on the town (starting around noon and ending before 10 PM) was a success. Every place we visited was a pleasure and we will have a separate video out soon to s…

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Reflective Leadership for Senior Living Leaders 36:19

1M ago36:19

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Erin Thompson, Leadership & Confidence Coach for Senior Living, joins SGD's Katie Holt for a candid conversation on leadership in the Senior Living Industry. Listen in as Erin shares her incredible journey, breaking boundaries and stepping outside comfort zones in the Senior Living space. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ The power of mindset and ef…

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Redneck Resilience – A Better Way to Navigate These Uncertain Times 27:43

19d ago27:43

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Interview with Author and Entrepreneur James Harold Webb: Redneck Resilience – The phrase drives home the importance of building resilience in these uncertain times, in whatever business you operate. Podcast guest James Harold Webb is the author of the book “Redneck Resilience.” He talks about the critical issue of your business’s resilience to bet…

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Giles Crouch - A refreshing conversation about the future of AI and technology with a Digital Anthropologist (Entrepreneur, columnist) 53:40

1M ago53:40

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Giles took his deep knowledge of cultural anthropology and applied it to the world of rapid evolving digital technologies. His skillset has been an asset in helping build several technology companies. Giles has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Wired magazine and National Geographic, and now publishes semi-weekly articles on medium https://medium.c…

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Georges Hanna - An investor, shares his blueprint to success in the Real Estate Industry. ( Entrepreneur, Smart Income Lifestyle) 46:42

2M ago46:42

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Georges immigrated from Lebanon to Nova Scotia 17 years ago and fell in love with both Canada and Alexander Keiths beer. He worked his way from a job at Wendys and driving taxi, to opening his own restaurant and eventually building his own professional network, helping scale businesses, and teaches folks how to invest and grow through utilizing "ot…

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Sean Meister - How his passion for Nova Scotia helped foster a career and create a global online networking community (Founder of Global Bluenoser’s & Director of Strategic Partnership for Volta Labs Inc ... 38:26

2M ago38:26

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Sean Meister is a great guy to know if you’re eager to learn about what’s going on in the province of Nova Scotia. His love for his home province blossomed into founding a digital global community and podcast called Global Bluenosers. He also works with tech incubator Volta Labs Inc as Director of Strategic Partnership. If you would like to learn m…

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Cody Rodgers - Leading a positive life with muscular dystrophy ( Author of the upcoming memoir, DON’T DISS my ABILITY ) 33:23

2M ago33:23

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Cody shares some of his story about being diagnosed at age 4 with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. At age 35, he has led a full and busy life. Cody tells us about the car show he’s putting on to help bring awareness to muscular dystrophy, and we chat about sports, wrestling, marvel and the upcoming Deadpool vs Wolverine movie. Cody also sells his own T…

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Purpose-Driven Living: Anna Hall's Vision for Senior Living 37:19

2M ago37:19

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This week at The Collective, we sit down with Anna Hall, Founder and Chief Purpose Officer of Purpose Equation. Anna shares her inspiring journey into the senior living industry, the power of purpose, and how her Purpose Equation framework is transforming lives. Discover how purpose can add years to your life, boost resilience, and enhance the seni…

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Jon Mullane - Keeping it Beach Rock from Mahone Bay to California (Singer - Song Writer) 37:07

2M ago37:07

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Jon is a man of many talents and he finds himself in a great place with his latest EP California. We talk a bit about his recent award winning music video, his original moniker and the reason he had to step out of the lime light for a while. One thing is for certain is that Jon shares the same passion as Matt and Mike do for Nova Scotia. You’ll als…

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Karen Dean - How some harrowing experiences helped make her a Resilience Expert and Fierce leader - ( Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author, Mentor, Mom, Survivor) 1:15:11

2M ago1:15:11

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Karen has faced many tough battles through her life in more ways than you can imagine. Her compassion as a mother, her grit to never give up and always giving her best efforts has helped Karen accomplish a great deal. Today Karen is a sought after Keynote Speaker as well as an educator on resilience in the workplace. Her Canadian Best Selling Book …

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Empowering Your In-House Marketing Team: Training & Education Insights 39:37

3M ago39:37

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Interview w/ a Smart Girl - Sarah Sheridan, lead client strategist, at Smart Girl Digital sits down with Katie Holt to discuss the importance of in-house marketing team education and training. They talk about the trends that they're seeing in the senior living space, and how to leverage digital skills and training opportunities to empower your in-h…

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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois - Return of the Food Professor - Food fraud, the middle mile, big grocery & more. 1:03:51

3M ago1:03:51

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We welcome back Canadian researcher, author, lecturer, podcaster and professor Dr. Sylvain Charlebois for another enlightening conversation about the current state of the food industry in Canada. We also chat about food fraud in Europe, how grocery stores operate, why a strike against Loblaws may not work, his campaign concerning expiry dates and w…

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AI will Create a New Generation of Millionaires – Colin C Campbell 41:39

2M ago41:39

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Interview with Author, AI Expert and Serial Entrepreneur Colin C. Campbell: Artificial Intelligence – AI – is transforming everything in our world, and that means the world of Home Business too. An upside to this upheaval is that AI is opening up huge opportunities for home-based entrepreneurs who recognize the challenge. Simply put, Colin C. Campb…

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William Burt - Chief Ocean Scientist at Planetary Technology - Using the ocean to store unwanted CO2 and fight climate change 55:28

3M ago55:28

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Will is an Oceanographer with a passion for making a positive impact and works with a Private Company called Planetary Technology. Their company is trying to mitigate climate change in a fascinating way. This is a great conversation that gives some insight into our carbon problem and some of the great work and innovation that’s being done to fight …

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Humanizing Senior Living Sales: Embracing Tech and Empathy 30:49

3M ago30:49

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Christie Freeze, from SalesMail, joins Smart Girl Katie Holt for a conversation on humanizing Senior Living sales through technology and empathy. Christie gives her amazing insight on serving the Senior Living Industry, and how to convey a heartfelt experience to families. Connect with us! Smart Girl Digital Follow us on LinkedIn Connect with Chris…

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James Mullinger - Brit Happens! His book, his comedy Tour, their family-run magazine and moving from the United Kingdom to New Brunswick! (Comedian, Editor, Author, Actor, Podcast Host) 48:12

3M ago48:12

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James left a good job as comedy editor with GQ Magazine and a bubbling comedy career in the United Kingdom to pursue a new life with his wife and kids in beautiful New Brunswick, Canada! Since his arrival he’s been working on his family run business and lifestyle magazine for maritimers, (https://maritimeedit.com) and continuing to accelerate his c…

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Angela Amirault - Owner of Nova Scotia's first Cannabis Assisted Psychedelic Therapy (CAPT) practice. ( Business Owner, Altered Healing ) 57:39

3M ago57:39

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Angela is passionate about supporting individuals and groups who are looking for healing, growth and overcoming obstacles in their lives through assisted and guided cannabis usage and exploration. She has an interesting history including running her own psychotherapy practice in Dublin Ireland and worked in the Judicial system supporting individual…

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Brain Glue – Succeed by Making Your Sales Pitches Sticky 37:28

3M ago37:28

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Interview with Author and Behavioral Management Specialist James I. Bond Can you turn your ordinary ideas, products and sales pitches into blockbusters of persuasion by using “brain science?” James I. Bond says YES! He’s the author of Brain Glue: How Selling becomes much easier by Making Your Ideas “Sticky.” (www.YesBrainGlue.com) Besides being an …

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Sheldon MacLeod - Multimedia Broadcaster and expert in thinking out Loud while attentively listening to others 56:45

3M ago56:45

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Sheldon has 30 years of broadcasting experience and is reputable voice in the community in Halifax for many. We talk a bit about his career but more so about beer, craft beer making and the current political climate and tip our hats to Sheldon as well as some of the great broadcasters of Nova Scotia. Sheldon is presently a Multimedia host and produ…

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Tony Dawson and Ryan Schimmel - Following their dreams of being pro wrestlers (Better late than never) 34:07

4M ago34:07

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Tony and Ryan had played football together and were friends for many years. Recently they’ve both decided to embark on one of their life dreams of getting into pro wrestling. Tony (aka Duce) and Ryan (who is using his own name for now,) each detail their story on pursuing a dream that meant so much to them both. Its refreshing to have a beer with t…

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Contact Center Best Practices & Trends in Senior Living 34:26

4M ago34:26

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Rachel Keller, VP of Sales at Serviam, joins Smart Girl Sarah Sheridan for a conversation on the intricacies of optimizing contact center operations and enhancing sales processes. They also examine the integration of contact center functions with CRM systems and weigh the benefits of managing contact centers in-house versus partnering with external…

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Shelly Elsliger - A LinkedIn Expert shares insight into the power you can harness from LinkedIn, building your network like a community. (Inclusion Belonging Strategist, LinkedIn Trainer, Top Career Advisor ... 1:23:21

4M ago1:23:21

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Shelly has been referred to as the LinkedIn Wonder Woman, she even has the cape! Shelly helps individuals in many ways such as workshop facilitation, individual and group coaching & keynote presentations. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Shelly if you think your LinkedIn could use a makeover! Go to her website: https://linkedexpress.ca And follow her…

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4 EP TCHZP | A digital comparation affair 53:15

4M ago53:15

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Anxiety, mental health and how technology has impact on them aka on us is quite of a tricky to discuss, as a Gen z I have to put it on words on trying to comprehend the journey of its and how can I & we make it an actual beneficial thing to the future. This was not ai written btw Kind Regards. Host Chiqui X…

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Money-Smart Solopreneur – Protect Your Finances with Money-Girl Laura Adams 28:31

4M ago28:31

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Interview with Author, Money Expert and Podcaster Laura Adams Over 80% of small businesses have just one employee — the owner. Does this sound like your business? That’s why it’s more important than ever for solopreneurs to protect their finances. Laura Adams is the best-selling author of Money-Smart Solopreneur – A Personal Finance System for Free…

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Jeremy Hotz - Award winning actor & comedian, talks Maple Leafs, the comedy scene and his new tour 46:02

4M ago46:02

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Canadian Born comedian and actor Jeremy Hotz moved to Los Angeles now over 20 years ago, but still keeps Canada in his heart. We talk about Jeremys frustration over being a longtime Toronto Maple Leafs fan, learning social media, touring, the comedy scene in LA and his come up and influences. Jeremy is a true master in observational comedy, and we …

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Content from the Customer Journey from a Publisher's Perspective 32:59

4M ago32:59

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Katharine Ross from SeniorsGuide.com joins Smart Girl Digital's Katie Holt in a candid conversation about content marketing in the senior living industry. Katharine takes us through the importance of providing content across all stages of the customer journey and content trends she is seeing in the senior living industry. Connect with us: Smart Gir…

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Amy Murphy & Tonya Steinborn - Two paranormal investigators that look for ghosts in their free time and make a show about it. 50:54

4M ago50:54

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Amy and Tonya met at a wellness retreat and made friends quickly once they realized they were both fascinated with the spirit world. They developed a knack for ghost hunting (soul seeking), prioritizing the search for the kinder spirits beyond the living world. Matt the ghost story lover and Mike the skeptic learn Ghosts 101 from these fun and frie…

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Multi-Million Dollar Mompreneur – Julie Roy Achieves Business Mastery 22:01

4M ago22:01

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We love entrepreneur success stories on the Home Business Podcast. And what’s there not to love in a business journey that began with a $25 thousand dollar loan from a loan shark? Meet Julie Roy (TheJulieRoy.com), best-selling author of The Multi-Million Dollar Mompreneur - Achieve Business Mastery, Uncommon Freedom and Legacy Wealth. Julie Roy is …

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Trends and Challenges in Senior Living with KJB Consulting 32:44

5M ago32:44

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This episode marks the launch of our new series The Collective ✨ A conversation series with senior living professionals who are challenging the status quo of the industry. We’ll talk to those who have forged their own path in the industry and learn what drives them and how their passion for senior living started. In our first conversation, we had t…

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Ryan Alfred - Breakups are rough, Ryan shares his story of picking up the pieces and moving forward. 32:54

5M ago32:54

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Ryan is a grandfather who was in a same sex relationship that ended abruptly after 30 years. Ryan shares how he was feeling, what he went through and shared some of his strategies for coping. He’s not fully on the mend yet but each day getting better. This episode was recorded at Burnside Brewing in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. Burnside Brewing is home o…

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Andrew Comstock - How to write a personal directive if tragic circumstance puts you in the position where you could not make decisions for yourself (Advanced Care Planner with Nova Scotia Health, Therapist ... 39:32

5M ago39:32

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Andrew is a Registered Social Worker & Advanced Care Planner for the Nova Scotia Health Authority. One of his focuses is in helping people understand that having a Personal Directive helps people ensure their wishes are respected if they lose the ability to make decisions for themselves. The Personal Directives act was introduced in 2011 and is fre…

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3 EP TCHZP | Spring Essentials 41:02

5M ago41:02

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I'm planning what I'm I going to do with my life tbh but the only certain I have is my girly girl ( it-girl ) essentials must-have new carry-on's, Girls for this Spring 2024 we r not going muddy.By Chiquinquirá Chávez

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Mike Savage - A mayor with passion for the city he serves. We chat about the city’s growth, some favourite places, sports and athletes and Matt campaigns for the need of a bigger stadium. (Mayor of Halifax ... 1:00:29

5M ago1:00:29

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Michael John Savage is a North Ireland born Canadian politician, who was elected Mayor of the Halifax Regional Municipality on October 20, 2012. Savage has recently announced his retirement, we chat at the location of his choosing, Coleens Pub, to talk some bits and pieces about his career, and possibilities of what’s next. We share our mutual wish…

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Rhys Waters - A chat about his terrifically funny show, moving to Canada from Wales, podcasting, Carnitas, politics and more (Co Host of Canadian Politics is Boring, Co Founder of Podstarter) 1:01:46

5M ago1:01:46

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Rhys Waters is an award winning Podcast Producer, who moved to Canada six years ago from Wales. Rhys and his good friend and filmmaker Jesse Hartley, have one of the most popular Canadian podcasts in Politics. https://www.canadianpoliticsisboring.com/ is a fantastic show and we encourage you to listen Rhys is also co-founder of the company https://…

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2 EP TCHZP | What does Smart girls get? 28:04

5M ago28:04

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Just expressing my feelings before I got another letter from Allison about Georgetown bc i didn't apply but so they yet want me for Hoya summer sessions, kind persuasive methods. Kind RegardsChiqui XBy Chiquinquirá Chávez

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Sue Uteck - The challenges of managing a business association on the busiest street in the Maritimes (Executive Director for the Spring Garden Area Business Association) 33:31

5M ago33:31

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This week we chat with Sue Utech - Executive Director for the Spring Garden Area Business Association . We cover a range of topics including the popular streets recent renovations, covid, innovations to help small business and how homelessness is effecting the area. Thanks to Bulwark Cider House for the drinks and hospitality. To Learn more about t…

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1 EP TCHZP | Things I've been loving 16:36

6M ago16:36

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I've been listening to my own advice recently, and I'm thankful this is what I got from it to share today. Kind RegardsChiqui XBy Chiquinquirá Chávez

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Tareq Hadhad - The horrors of war in Syria, losing everything, and becoming a refugee, and how a cab driver changed his life (CEO & Founder of Peace By Chocolate) 1:08:13

6M ago1:08:13

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We were thrilled to have Tareq join us at Bulwark Cider House to share his life experiences, talk about immigration, Canadas political environment, entrepreneurship, and the 2021 award winning Peace by Chocolate movie, based on his own life. We learned what getting to Canada was really like, and how his family's determination and love help grow an …

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Don Mills - The relentless dedication of an entrepreneur loyal to his home province and his philosophy on Repurpose not Retirement! (Entrepreneur, Nova Scotia Business Laureate, Community Activist, Columnist ... 48:56

6M ago48:56

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Don Mills is an entrepreneur and ambassador for Nova Scotia business in its truest form. After selling his business in 2018 he continued to foster and grow companies including Cabco Communications, New Scotland Brewing, Total Marketing and Communications in Bermuda. He also writes a business column for various news outlets and hosts his own success…

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Cody Lightning - Making his very own sequel to the hit movie Smoke Signals that he was a child star in. ( Actor and director of the movie Hey, Viktor! ) 37:03

6M ago37:03

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Cody Lightning is a Cree actor and filmmaker from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. His new film ‘Hey, Viktor’ is a hilarious comedy filled with humour and humility. It's a followup to the 1998 Sundance award winning film called, Smoke Signals. Smoke Signals was unique because it was one of the first movies ever made with an entirely indigenous cast crew …

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John Read - An Author and Astronomer who demystifies telescopes, space travel, mysterious space signals and more. ( Author of 50 things to see with a Telescope ) 58:57

6M ago58:57

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John is an astronomer and author with an astrophysics degree that knows a ton about space. We talk telescopes 101 and cover a range of topics from space travel to Star Trek, life on other planets, mysterious signals from space and more. Check out John’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@LearnToStargaze Or got to his website https://www.learn…

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