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Hosted by Ivan Okello, Dear Lads explores the vast universe of men’s lives. From the realm of social norms, expectations and the subtle influences shaping how male-identifying people show up at work, at home and everywhere in-between. Dear Lads is a conversation on the topics and themes that impact males and the unspoken expectations that males navigate in trying to fit into the Man's Man.
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This podcast is a part of the project ‘Immigrants Can Help’ offered by ‘Connecting Humans Career Consultancy’ where we share success stories of immigrants that may help you succeed in your professional journeys.
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This week, I speak to one of my good friends - Josh. We come from different backgrounds yet our friendship has been a constant amidst changing addresses, careers, identities and the world at large. This week, we talk about everything from how we met, how we have built a friendship despite our unique backgrounds and navigating adulthood amidst attac…
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In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Brendan Kwiatkowski is a researcher, educator, and speaker specializing in the social-emotional development and wellbeing of boys and men. We talk about emotional expression in boys and how parents and educators can support boys to share the full range of their emotions and embrace a more humane masculinity…
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In this week's episode, we speak with Dr Michael Flood, a Professor in the School of Justice at Queensland University of Technology, in Australia. We talk about interpersonal violence and how social attitudes around masculinity shape how boys/men perpetuate violence against women and girls. Michael shares how boys and men can begin the journey towa…
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This week, we speak with Dr Premal Patel, a urologist and co-founder of Men's Health Clinic in Manitoba. We spoke about common sexual and reproductive conditions in men, men's access to care, and how the Men's Health Clinic is providing wholistic care to men across Canada. Dr. Patel is an Assistant Professor within the Section of Urology at the Uni…
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This week, we are joined by Elliott Rae, a speaker, Author and social change agent who is helping organisations support working fathers, improve men’s mental health and engage men in conversations around gender equality. We spoke about his experience with PTSD, navigating fatherhood as a man exploring mental health and how to be an advocate for gen…
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In this week's episode, we speak with Dr. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, a sex researcher and Proffessor at Mount Allison University. We talk about how media consumption shapes our attitudes towards sex, how to explore consent in relationships, and mutual pleasure between men and women. This was such an enlightening conversation and I hope you enjoy. To follo…
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This week, we chat with Dustin Hogan, a Calgary based Men’s mental health counselor who specializes in anxiety, depression and men's issues. We talked about the challenges men experience with navigating mental health challenges, how to seek help and maintain routines that improve optimum mental wellness. To connect with Dustin, you can reach him vi…
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In this week's episode, we talk to Ed Frauenheim, a writer, speaker and consultant with over 25 years experience in workplace, technology and culture matters. He’s co-written four books, including Reinventing Masculinity: The Liberating Power of Compassion and Connection. Ed Frauenheim is about reinventing masculinity, workplaces and society and ab…
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In this week's episode, we are joined by Keonté Beals, a Canadian musician, author and owner of KBeals Entertainment. We talked about his early beginnings in North Preston, his interest in music and other arts. We concluded by chatting about how he aspires to shape the next generation through his music and community building work. You can follow Ke…
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In this week's episode, we speak to award-winning speaker and performance coach, Dr Ivan Joseph. Dr. Ivan Joseph is a record-setting, award-winning performance coach, and leadership and cultural transformation expert. Ivan’s TEDx Talk: The Skill of Self-Confidence, has 28+ million views, and was named by Forbes as “One of The Top TED Talks About th…
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In this premiere episode, Ivan is joined by Nate Gaffney, an Indigenous Film Director and Cinematographer who also co-owns Wabanaki Media based in Fredericton New Brunswick, Canada. Ivan and Nate talk about his early inspiration from his parents, his drive to tell difficult stories, and finding/re-telling Indigenous truth in a difficult environment…
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Hi, I’m Ivan Okello - The host of a new show called Dear Lads. By day, I work as an educator with an interest in how society shapes individual behaviours. I have always been fascinated by two things; people and cultures. In this podcast, my task is to explore the vast universe of men’s lives. From the realm of social norms, expectations and the sub…
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A conversation with Vipin Vijayan who currently works for IBM in Halifax. He is of Indian origin and grew up in Oman in the Middle East. He shares how he ended up working for IBM after studying business (banking, finance, corporate and securities law) at Saint Mary's University in Halifax. He shared what prior work experiences he has had, and how t…
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Youji Cheng is a scientist who has lived in Canada for 8 years and runs a social enterprise Scientists of Maritime’ . He shared how his childhood and his mother was an influence in developing his interest in chemistry and science. He shared how he found his mentors as he started on a path towards his scientific journey. He also shares how he ended …
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In this episode we interview Ivan Okello; who recently completed his Masters at Dalhousie University under the Faculty of International Development Studies. Ivan works as a Black Student Advisor at Mount Alison University in New Brunswick. Ivan shares his journey from Kampala, Uganda to coming to Atlantic Canada. He talks about thinking differently…
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