Best Priya Sam Podcasts (2024)

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Becoming Unforgettable: The four step self-advocacy framework 39:26

9h ago39:26

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by the lovely Joyel Crawford. Joyel is a leadership consultant and the author of the best selling book “Show Your Ask”. On our IG Live, Joyel shared her proven 4-step framework for advocating for yourself and it's SO good! I have to say, she also has the best energy - that magnetic presence and the ability to tell…

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Episode 623: Moshe Kasher, Sloane Crosley, Tommy Orange

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This week on "BETA," Comedian Moshe Kasher on being a "Subculture Vulture." Also, Sloane Crosley explores love, loss and grief. And "There There" author Tommy Orange on his long-awaited followup, "Wandering Stars."

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Episode 709: David Schurmann, Erin Osmon, Paul Tremblay

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This week on BETA, David Schurmann discusses his documentary My Penguin Friend. Award-winning music journalist Erin Osmon talks with us about music from the Midwest. Also, we'll hear from horror writer Paul Tremblay on his new book, Horror Movie.

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3 tips for answering "tell me about yourself..." in a job interview 17:58

2d ago17:58

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We all know that interviews start with some variation of, "tell me about yourself..." or "give us an overview of your career..." This is NOT a throwaway question - in fact, it is a HUGE opportunity to make a meaningful connection and differentiate yourself from other candidates. In this episode (recorded in my IG Live on August 6th), I share what N…

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Episode 622: Billy Dee Williams, M.D. Dunn on Bruce Cockburn, Ed Park

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Legendary actor Billy Dee Williams talks about his lifetime in the arts and his landmark roles (including his famous turn as Lando in "Star Wars"). Also, author M.D. Dunn on the life and career of Canadian singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn. And Ed Park talks about his mind-bending novel, “Same Bed Different Dreams.”…

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How to Maximize Your Personality with Jennifer Maxwell 48:25

14h ago48:25

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Hello friend! It's been awhile and I have an update on the future of Turning Point in this episode. A huge thank you to all of you who have been with me for the past three years of Turning Point interviews. The content will be shifting a bit going forward but we're still going to be here. You'll see a mix of traditional Turning Point episodes and s…

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Episode 621: Ed Zwick, Laurie Kilmartin, Priya Guns

14d ago

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This week on "BETA," award-winning filmmaker and TV creator Ed Zwick on his fortysomething years in Hollywood. Plus, comedian Laurie Kilmartin on her new special and actor Priya Guns on her new novel, “Your Driver is Waiting.”

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Episode 708: Paul Scheer, Mateo Askaripour, James Kaplan

14d ago

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This week on "BETA," comedian Paul Scheer discusses his candid memoir, "Joyful Recollections of Trauma". Author Mateo Askaripour on his sophomore novel "The Big Departure. Also, biographer James Kaplan tells us how three musical geniuses led by Miles Davis created the landmark album "Kind of Blue.

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Episode 522: Jann Arden, Julia Duffy, Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’

18d ago

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Singer/songwriter Jann Arden talks about her hit Canadian TV series, ‘Jann.’ Also, ‘Newhart’ actress Julia Duffy joins us to discuss her very fulfilling career. And music writer John Kruth sheds […]

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Episode 521: Hanna Flint, ‘Deadwood,’ John Armstrong

25d ago

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Film critic and broadcaster Hanna Flint joins us to talk about her cinematic memoir, “Strong Female Character.” Also, film and television critic Matt Zoller Seitz and fellow film critic Walter […]

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BETA Episode 707: Chef Dan Jacobs, Griffin Dunne, Kaliane Bradley

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This week on "BETA," Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs shares his experience making it to the finals of Top Chef. Actor Griffin Dunne tells of his childhood experience in a Hollywood family and why he wanted to write his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club. Author Kaliane Bradley talks about her debut novel and her unique twist on time travel.…

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Musician Dondréa Erauw on success, burnout, and following her own path 53:06

1M ago53:06

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Dondréa Erauw is an award-winning Music Supervisor who worked on shows including Degrassi and Netflix’s Spinning Out. After 10 years in that industry, she left after experiencing severe burnout. After taking some time for herself, Dondréa knew that she had to follow her heart and get back to her first love - making music. She currently licenses mus…

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Episode 620: Alexis Soloski, Denny Tedesco’s “Immediate Family,” Bad Movies

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Theater critic Alexis Soloski on her gripping psychological suspense novel, “Here in the Dark.” Also, documentary producer Denny Tedesco joins us to talk about his latest film, “Immediate Family.” And film critic Katharine Coldiron on why bad movies matter.

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Episode 619: Scott Aukerman, Sam Wasson on Francis Ford Coppola, Bethonie Butler on ‘Black TV’

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Comedian and host Scott Aukerman joins us to talk about turning his hilarious podcast, “Comedy Bang! Bang!” into a book. Also, author Sam Wasson is our guide as we explore “The […]

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Mamta Chail on postpartum anxiety & her journey to mental health advocacy 48:16

4M ago48:16

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Mamta Chail is a results driven mental health advocate and the President/CEO of Youthdale Treatment Centres. Mamta’s biggest turning point happened after she gave birth to her daughter. She experienced severe postpartum anxiety and she details the impact of this experience including the cultural stigma she faced. Mamta also shares her experience im…

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Haviah Mighty on paving her own path & the rap cypher that changed everything 47:53

9M ago47:53

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Based out of Brampton via Toronto, Haviah Mighty is a songwriter, vocalist, producer, and performer. Her music is complex and unique with rap, song, and instrumentals transitioning seamlessly from hip-hop to soul to Afrobeats. Haviah's biggest turning point happened in 2016 when she was part of a rap cypher that went viral. That moment gave her the…

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Mike Shoreman on finding hope, advocating for mental health programs & his new documentary 44:55

9M ago44:55

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In 2018, Mike Shoreman was thriving. He had a successful paddle boarding business in Toronto and he had just returned from a trip to California full of new ideas for excursions he could add to his business offerings. Everything changed when Mike's chicken pox virus was reactivated and he ended up with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. This neurological conditi…

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S2:E3 - Entrepreneurial Spirit and PR Pathways with Linda Andross (she/her) of APEX PR 35:13

1y ago35:13

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Tune in for a cutting edge discussion covering entrepreneurial spirit, integrated campaigns and PR pathways in 2023 and beyond. Linda Andross (she/her), Managing Partner, APEX PR: A self-proclaimed reluctant entrepreneur, Linda joined the exciting and nerve-racking world of small business when she became President of APEX and a partner in the compa…

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Singer Tara MacLean on healing childhood trauma through music 43:00

1y ago43:00

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Tara MacLean is a singer and songwriter known for her hit songs, “Evidence” and “If I Fall”. She was discovered singing on a BC ferry (more on that in the episode!) and has toured with Dido, Tom Cochrane and performed at Lilith Fair. Tara recently released a new book called Song of the Sparrow where she shares her whole life story for the first tim…

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BONUS: Baratunde On Peril and Promise of AI 56:17

1+ y ago56:17

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Welcome to a special bonus episode of How To Citizen. We are sharing Baratunde's appearance on the What Could Go Right? podcast, created by The Progress Network. Baratunde discusses technology, and specifically generative artificial intelligence, and how it might help or hinder human progress and how it aligns or deviates from our concept of citize…

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Citizening at The Source (Sam Rader) 1:13:50

1+ y ago1:13:50

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So much of the conversation around democracy focuses on the external: from elections and policy to protests and organizing. While getting active is important...what could happen if we ALSO turn inwards? When we shift our relationship with our insides—what we believe and feel and the unconscious patterns we act from—our world shifts with us. In the …

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S2:E2: A Journey to Financial Resiliency and Sustainability with Sam Swanson (he/him) 36:08

1+ y ago36:08

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Sam Swanson, seasoned entrepreneur and communication professional, joins the pod to describe how machine learning and Raman spectroscopy can be leveraged to build greater confidence and certainty in microplastics analysis (altered by environmental weathering). If you’re passionate about sustainability, future and Indigenous program development, thi…

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First, You Bring Them Cake (Christian Vanizette) 57:28

1+ y ago57:28

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There’s no shortage of volunteer opportunities or organizations offering them. But how often are the communities meant to benefit from all of this volunteer work determining what help is truly needed, and which issues are most pressing? Christian Vanizette has spent the last decade building MakeSense, a global network of over 100,000 citizens and e…

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A How to Citizen Huddle (Coach Steve Kerr & Friends) 38:28

1+ y ago38:28

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Whether you’re a sports fanatic, or you’ve never stepped foot on a court or field—there’s a lot we can learn about citizening from the lens of coaches and athletes. To show us how sports can help us with teamwork, discipline, and a sense of play in our citizening efforts— Baratunde is joined by Steve Kerr, head coach of the NBA championship-winning…

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Fewer Debates, More Dunk Tanks (Priya Parker) 1:06:04

1+ y ago1:06:04

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How we gather matters. A lot. And what is a nation but a big ol’ gathering of gatherings? Baratunde talks with Priya Parker, facilitator and author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why it Matters, about how we can use gatherings as a tool for strengthening our relationships by doing things together that invoke joy and have meaning. Listen t…

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Emm Gryner on touring with David Bowie, motherhood & new beginnings 48:49

1+ y ago48:49

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Emm Gryner is an award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and best-selling author. Emm sang and played keyboard in David Bowie’s band, and appears on numerous recordings with him. In this episode, we take a trip through Emm's biggest turning points including: getting her first record deal and being dropped by her label, touring with David Bowie, bec…

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To End Conflict, We Must Transform It (Tim Phillips) 1:25:00

1+ y ago1:25:00

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The intensifying political division and violence in our country is concerning — but it’s not unique. And few know that better than Tim Phillips. For 30 years, his organization Beyond Conflict has been bringing people from opposing sides of violent divides together to find common ground. He shares insights from their research into human psychology t…

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Justice Begins with Imagination (Ruha Benjamin) 52:21

1+ y ago52:21

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According to Ruha Benjamin, we’re living inside someone else’s imagination. An imagination that limits our ability to build a more just, liberated world. So, how do we take back our agency and begin to seed something different? Baratunde talks with Princeton professor and founding director of the Just Data Lab, Ruha Benjamin to find out. SHOW ACTIO…

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Journalist Meera Estrada on being Dalit & the consequences of casteism 34:35

1+ y ago34:35

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Meera Estrada is a radio host and the founder of Fusia Media, a company engaged in digital lifestyle publishing catered to South Asian Canadian Women. Her biggest turning point happened when she shared publicly that her family were part of the Dalit caste, also known as the untouchables or the lowest caste in the Hindu caste system. Meera found out…

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S2:E1: Internal Communication 101 with Mike Klein, MBA, SCMP (he/him) 42:46

1+ y ago42:46

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Season 2 of PRogress opens with superconnector and communication strategist and consultant, Mike Klein, MBA, SCMP. This is a deep discussion with insights on the lasting impact of technological transformation and disruption, managing linear change, understanding the two-question survey, research, trust and the true connectedness of organisations, M…

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A New Shape for the Economy (Kate Raworth) 51:47

1+ y ago51:47

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It’s no secret that our economy only works for a select few. But what would our economy look like if we prioritized people and the planet, instead of profit? Economist Kate Raworth says it might look like a doughnut and to build it requires changing how we talk about, teach, and imagine economics. Baratunde talks with Kate about her theory of dough…

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DAO-mocracy (Alex Zhang) 1:25:00

1+ y ago1:25:00

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Imagine if the members of your group chat shared more than memes but also shared a bank account, or if the early users of a social media app helped decide how that app grew, made money, and moderated content. How does the group make decisions and make sure everyone is heard? Who decides how the money is spent? These are some of the questions Friend…

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Democracy without Politicians (Claudia Chwalisz) 1:08:30

1+ y ago1:08:30

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Instead of electing politicians to represent us…what if we just represented ourselves? Peer to peer. Neighbor to neighbor. Baratunde talks with Claudia Chwalisz about citizens’ assemblies—groups randomly-selected by lottery that are shifting political and legislative power into the hands of everyday people. Claudia is one of the world’s leading voi…

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Love is a Renewable Resource (Nsé Ufot) 1:01:25

1+ y ago1:01:25

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We all know that voting alone won’t save democracy. But it does help…a lot. No one understands that better than voting rights organizer Nsé Ufot. She’s the former CEO of the New Georgia Project, where she leveraged technology and culture to register 600,000+ new voters. Nsé and Baratunde talk about why voting still matters and how we can bring love…

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Crafting a Citizen Story (Jon Alexander) 1:10:37

1+ y ago1:10:37

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The stories we’re told & tell about ourselves shape the ways we act and how we citizen. And the story we’ve been living in for decades now is one of consumerism and self-interest. Baratunde talks with reformed ad-man and author of CITIZENS: Why the Key to Fixing Everything is All of Us Jon Alexander about how we can tell a new story rooted in commu…

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Democracy, Fractals, and Sci-fi (adrienne maree brown) 1:29:25

1+ y ago1:29:25

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Saving our democracy isn’t just about registering people to vote, ending gerrymandering, and so on. It’s about getting back to the basics of living together well through micro, everyday moments. To kick off season four of the show, Baratunde talks with writer, activist, and fellow Virgo adrienne maree brown about how we can learn to practice democr…

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Season 4: Creating a Culture of Democracy 3:45

1+ y ago3:45

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The podcast for people tired of tuning into bad news is back with a fourth season and brand new ways to interpret the word “citizen” as a verb! This season we’re asking, how can the practice of “citizening,” in ways big and small, create a dope culture of democracy? We’re getting practical, sharing things you can try in your community, in your work…

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Speaker Slam co-founder Dan Shaikh on experiencing body dysmorphia & overcoming toxic shame 32:35

1+ y ago32:35

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Dan Shaikh is the co-founder of Speaker Slam, a speaker development agency and the organization behind North America's largest speaking competition. When Dan was a teenager, he developed a condition known as gynecomastia which caused him to develop breasts. He hid away behind baggy clothes and tried to fade into the background in general to avoid d…

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Julie Lawrence on addiction, misogyny & seeing everyone as a teacher 45:28

1+ y ago45:28

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Julie Lawrence is the editor of the newly launched DEFY magazine. The publication focuses on validating the experiences women have with misogyny in the workplace and offers tips and tools from professionals for how to deal with it. Julie’s biggest turning point was getting sober after years of drug and alcohol addiction almost took her life. Julie …

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Leroy Hibbert on identifying and interrupting racism 46:57

2y ago46:57

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Leroy Hibbert is a speaker, workshop facilitator and community educator. He delivers messages of anti-racism, anti-bullying, and cross-cultural conflict and understanding to community and civic organizations, police services, schools and businesses. Through his work, he hopes to help people understand how to identify racism, interrupt it, and take …

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Global National's weekend anchor Farah Nasser on prioritizing mental health 39:26

2y ago39:26

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Farah Nasser was named Global National's weekend anchor in June, 2022. Shortly before that she was co-anchor of Global Toronto's 6:00 news. Towards the end of her time at Global Toronto, Farah ended up taking a leave of absence. She spent a large part of it going to therapy and unpacking her past including the death of her son. In this episode, Far…

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Author Bridget George on the importance of sharing language, culture, and art 57:45

2y ago57:45

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Bridget George is an an award-winning children’s book author and illustrator. Their debut book is a dual Language, English and Ojibwe children’s book, called “It’s a Mitig.” In this episode, Bridget opens up about taking an unconventional path. As a teen, Bridget was experiencing mental health issues and was expelled from high school but was determ…

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Mary Berg on surviving tragedy and her passion for cooking 40:29

2y ago40:29

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Mary Berg won Masterchef Canada Season 3 and has since written two cookbooks, hosted two cooking shows (Mary Makes it Easy and Mary's Kitchen Crush), and makes regular appearances on morning shows and talk shows around the country. I'm so thrilled to have her as a guest for episode 50 and the final episode of season 2. There have been many turning …

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Camille Dundas on diversity, inclusion and betting on yourself 46:48

2y ago46:48

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Camille Dundas is a racial equity educator specializing in anti-racism and allyship and she recently released her first online course on inclusive communication. How she ended up doing this work is part of her turning point. It all started with a presentation on another topic that turned into a discussion about hiring diverse candidates during the …

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Jennie Painter on advocating for open adoption 47:43

2y ago47:43

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Jennie Painter was one of the first people to talk about the idea of open adoption in Canada. She has spent her career counselling both birth parents and adoptive parents about the benefits of open adoption. In this episode, we learn about how she started working in this field and what changes she would like to see to the system in Canada. Before h…

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Journalist Ginella Massa on taking chances and making history 29:33

2+ y ago29:33

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Ginella Massa is the host of CBC's Canada tonight and she is also the first TV reporter and anchor to wear hijab in Canada. She made history after her biggest turning point; leaving a full-time job behind the scenes to pursue her dream of being an on-air reporter. In this episode we also hear about how Ginella was always the chatty kid in class and…

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Dr. Alika Lafontaine on diversity and inclusion in medicine 52:24

2+ y ago52:24

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Dr. Alika Lafontaine’s biggest turning point happened when he was in medical school. He was the only Indigenous student in his class and after some negative experiences, he was left feeling like he didn’t belong. As he considered dropping out, two people came along who changed everything. Dr. Lafontaine is now the President-elect of the Canadian Me…

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Calan Breckon on hope and a life changing opportunity 44:14

2+ y ago44:14

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“Sometimes that’s all a person needs is to just know that somebody sees them…That little spark of hope can ignite a blaze.” This quote from Calan Breckon's episode is still on my mind. Calan is a life coach and his biggest turning point came from a low point when he didn't know how he was going to pay his rent. After hitting rock bottom, he got a j…

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Dionne Sinclair on being the Black role model she wished she had 49:28

2+ y ago49:28

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Dionne Sinclair is VP Clinical Operations and the Chief Nurse at CAMH, Canada's largest mental health teaching hospital. Her biggest turning point happened when she was laid off from her job as a nurse. At the time, she had two young kids and decided to move back in with her parents so she could go to university. She already had a diploma from Fans…

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Entrepreneur Michelle Kwok on finding joy and changing course 50:17

2+ y ago50:17

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Everyone who knew Michelle Kwok as a child knew she wanted to be a doctor. She was already doing health research in high school and often talked about her dream of going to medical school. It wasn't until she started university at a school where no one knew about her childhood dream that she started to think about what would truly make her happy. A…

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