Best Somer Van Podcasts (2024)

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embracing the present, appreciating the past - no longer stuck on stupid 27:41

2M ago27:41

27:41

It's time we let the past be the past so we can prepare ourselves for an abundant future. In today's episode, we get real about allowing old memories and experiences dictate our present and future. I'm absolutely guilty of letting old emotions guide my expectations of what's to come... but growing up is realizing how much I'm hindering myself. Reso…

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reflections after reading atomic habits by james clear 54:35

3M ago54:35

54:35

After reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, I'm extremely charged to think critically about the small (atomic) changes I can make to my everyday in order to make my actions/habits congruent with the life I want to live and the person I am becoming. This is not a book recap... rather notes and takeaways that stuck out to me and inspire me in this se…

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the power of anticipation 33:36

3M ago33:36

33:36

Coming in to inspire us all to lean into a new tool from our toolbox. In this episode we talk about anticipation. Anticipation is a superpower that when used for good - moves mountains... however when we lean into anxiety... anticipation can either slow us down or stop us in our tracks. By the end of this episode, I hope you feel inspired to lean i…

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the ultimate pursuit of happiness 39:58

3M ago39:58

39:58

The ultimate pursuit of happiness is the journey of pursuing yourself. We spend so much of our time and focus on pursuing dreams, our goals, people… and fail to apply those same methods in pursuing ourselves. In this episode we talk a little more about this and go into actionable ways in which we can pursue ourselves. I hope that by the end of this…

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let's talk about gossip 32:03

3M ago32:03

32:03

What if i told you that you're thinking about gossip all wrong. There are often negative connotations or sentiments around gossip, but in this episode... we explore not only the bad but the beauty of gossip as well. I hope that by the end of this episode, you feel inspired to think more critically about your shared conversations with people or diff…

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reclaiming my power 35:28

4M ago35:28

35:28

It's long overdue that we walk in our purpose and reclaim our power. I don't know about you, but my 2023 was the year of questions. I KNOW 2024 will be my year of answers. I hope after listening to this episode you feel inspired to reclaim your power from anyone or anything that dimmed your light. Don't be afraid to return to your light. Key Takeaw…

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pit stop: it's only the beginning 30:25

5M ago30:25

30:25

Let's take a quick pit stop and reflect on our first 10 episodes of I&I. This time I took a different approach and documented where I am in my podcasting journey through a series of questions. I hope that by the end of this episode. You feel inspired to either start that project or stop and reflect on an endeavor you've recently started. I apprecia…

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relationships: going after what i deserve 33:37

5M ago33:37

33:37

Relationships (in all forms) can be a sensitive topic. On this platform, I want to build comfortability in exploring how we conceptualize different concepts and perspectives regarding the relationships in our lives and how we approach them. In today’s episode, I share some of the revelations I’ve received around how I approach the relationships in …

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attracting ease and positivity 21:28

6M ago21:28

21:28

In this episode of Ignite & Inspire, I consider ways in which I may be overcomplicating my life and why I may do so. As we approach the new year and I continue to refine what my 2024 themes will be, I really want to continue on this journey of building the world and the life that I want for myself… and that’s going to require letting go of some of …

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give yourself a break & respect yourself enough to rest 22:42

6M ago22:42

22:42

Growing up is realizing that resting is so much deeper than napping our taking a break. In today’s episode we talk about refueling our tanks in a more impactful way and how being intentional with the process can keep us refreshed from day to day. I hope by the end of this episode you take time to think about what your body needs and develop an inte…

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new year, new us… creating our dream 2024 29:08

7M ago29:08

29:08

With 2 months left in the year, it’s time to start reflecting on how you want to show up in 2024. 2022 was… an experience to say the least so I was extremely serious about planning and strategizing for 2023. Listen to this episode to catch my approach for vision boarding and planning for the year so that I could make each day of 2023 count! I hope …

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a plea for conscious living - empathy and curiosity 17:32

7M ago17:32

17:32

Let’s be honest about how many times we’re discouraged from being curious. Whether there be social constructs or an actual person preventing you from getting your questions answered- it’s time to get comfortable with being curious. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we talk about the purpose of being curious. It makes you more confident t…

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a new approach to self-regulation 24:52

7M ago24:52

24:52

Here’s a HOT TAKE, instead of controlling your emotions… you should aim to understand them. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we explore our understanding of emotional control. I hope you feel inspired to give yourself and others around you some grace and space to process how you feel so that you can ACT with purposeful intention. Throug…

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building resilience against rejection, fomo, envy and everything in between 24:04

7M ago24:04

24:04

It’s time to live at our edge when it comes to rejection. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we unpack rejection - not just in a romantic capacity, but in our lives as a whole. ‘No” isn’t always good or bad and in this episode, you may develop an appreciation for the rejections you face in life. After listening to this episode, I hope you…

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creating room for inspiration through visualization and self auditing 22:51

8M ago22:51

22:51

The ability to connect with yourself and understand the root of your thoughts and emotions is an underrated skill. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, I outline some practices that I use to ground and learn about myself. 2023 has been such a transformative year and I credit much of my growth and development to God and the work I did to mak…

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love in intimacy, storytelling, & creativity 25:49

8M ago25:49

25:49

In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we unpack the love and beauty found in intimate relationships, meaningful stories, and playful, creative experiences. Join me as you learn a little about MY WHY for embarking on this new podcasting journey and what sparked inspo for this platform. Hopefully this podcast encourages you to go deeper in you…

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genesis 1:57

8M ago1:57

1:57

Welcome to Ignite & Inspire Podcast! In the midst of your everyday it's important to take a moment to be inspired. I'm Somer Van and I'm here to spark inspiration from the everyday. Support the Show. --- Ignite & Inspire Podcast by somer van here to spark inspiration from everyday life. --- ig: https://www.instagram.com/igniteandinspirepodcast/ tt:…

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#45 Workworking Design & Implementation feat. Justin Somers (Woodrow Designs) 24:51

2+ y ago24:51

24:51

...By Rahul Faria

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#44 Embodied Carbon feat. Diana Smiciklas (Perkins & Will) 39:05

2+ y ago39:05

39:05

This week on the Build Our Future Podcast, we talk all things sustainability with our guest, Diana Smiciklas. Diana Smiciklas is a sustainability advisor who has been working with architectural firm Perkins & Will for the last 3 years. Diana diligently develops and implements strategies for high-performance and sustainable design while also focusin…

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#43 Operations Tracking Technology feat. Leeroy Beeby (Level) 21:44

2+ y ago21:44

21:44

Join us on this weeks episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, where Rahul chats with returning guest Leeroy Beeby, the COO and Co-Founder of Level. Leeroy’s mission with Level is to assist small and medium sized contractors with the tech tools that their businesses need to grow. Since his last appearance on the Build Our Future Podcast, he has exp…

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#42 Clear & Efficient Communications feat. Yves Frinault (Fieldwire) 33:53

3y ago33:53

33:53

Join us on this weeks episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, where Rahul chats with Yves Frinault, who is the CEO and Co-Founder of Fieldwire. Fieldwire is an end-to-end jobsite software solution for the construction industry. Used on more than 800,000 projects worldwide, Fieldwire has saved its users millions of dollars by powering clear and eff…

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#41 Adapting to New Technology feat. Stacia Van Zetten (Exact Technology) 24:40

3y ago24:40

24:40

Join us on this week's episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, where Rahul chats with Stacia Van Zetten, the CSO of EXACT Technology. EXACT Technology is a company that creates data-driven solutions for precast, infrastructure and high-rise construction. Constructors of all types use monitoring data from their hardware and software to build their …

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#40 Sustainable Design & Architecture feat. Jessie Smith & Darryl Hood 29:12

3y ago29:12

29:12

In this week's episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, host Rahul Faria is joined by Jessie Smith and Darryl Hood, Principals from CSV Architects. CSV Architects is an Ottawa-based architectural practice focused on the sustainable design of institutional, commercial, and multi-unit residential projects. Its mission is to create sustainable communi…

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#39 Workforce Management in the Construction Industry feat. Mallorie Brodie 27:59

3y ago27:59

27:59

In this week's episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, host Rahul Faria is joined by returning guest, Mallorie Brodie. Mallorie Brodie is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bridgit. Bridgit provides software solutions for simplifying workforce management within the construction industry. They offer two solutions to construction companies – Bridgit Field, w…

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#38 Innovating Flooring feat. Jack Aspenson 31:17

3y ago31:17

31:17

In this week's episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, host Rahul Faria is joined by Jack Aspenson. Jack Aspenson is the CEO and President of S3 Surface Solutions. S3 Surface Solutions specialize in high-performance epoxy coatings, moisture barrier solutions, and microbial resistant additives – providing their services to clients across a range of…

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#37 Payments Made Easy feat. Matthew Smith 31:49

3y ago31:49

31:49

In this week's episode of the Build Our Future Podcast, Rahul is joined by Matthew Smith, to discuss the changes and innovation of online business payments for construction company owners. Matthew Smith is the co-founder and CEO of MazumaGo. MazumaGo, which launched in 2018, is a digital payment service for business transactions, with the goal of b…

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#36 Hospitality, Interior Design, & Collaboration with Karl Travis (Hager) 1:05:07

3y ago1:05:07

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In this episode of Build Our Future Podcast, Rahul is joined by Karl Travis, to discuss the role that interior design plays in the construction industry. Karl Travis is a partner and senior interior designer at Hagar Design International Inc. He specializes in the interior design of restaurants and hospitality premises. Since launching in 1984, Hag…

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#35 Empowering Women On Their Construction Careers feat. Nour Hachem-Fawaz 51:21

3y ago51:21

51:21

In this episode of Build Our Future Podcast, Rahul is joined by Nour Hachem-Fawaz, to discuss why it is important to educate and inspire young people to pursue careers that society has discouraged them from, and the significance of diversity in the workforce. Nour Hachem-Fawaz is a workforce advisor, mentor and influencer, who in 2014 set out on a …

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#34 Crosspod with The Productive Designer Podcast feat. Crystal Collinson (Crystal Collinson Interiors) 30:18

3y ago30:18

30:18

On this episode, we get Crystal Collinson in the chair - this time on the opposite side. She has been a part of the Interior Design industry for years, and has launched her very own podcast focusing on that industry.By Rahul Faria

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#33 - Matching Skilled Workers to Your Project feat. John Reid (Faber) 26:48

3y ago26:48

26:48

Ever wanted to find actual skilled trades to match your task description, instead of wondering what experience and level of skill a worker will have once they show up on the jobsite? John Reid from Faber joins us to talk about their online platform, and their services on how they are making the process easy and comfortable to ensure your project is…

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#32 Automation for Unit Price Contracts feat. Sean Ciampaglia (Contract Complete) 23:14

3y ago23:14

23:14

Ever wonder why the contract process hasn't been automated as of yet? Sean joins the show to discuss the importance of automation these contracts, especially when it comes to Site Servicing, Landscaping and general site work. The process is simple to use, with changes and workflow through the consultants, keeping all parties in the loop!…

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#31 Overdeliver on Project Closeouts feat. Caleb Taylor (Buildr) 24:03

3+ y ago24:03

24:03

That end of project paperwork... the coordination and follow up with #Suppliers and #Subtrades to get their warranty information, as-built drawings and the rest of the close out documents. Timely? Frustrating? Listen to Caleb Taylor from Buildr - they have created a process to streamline and yet, overdeliver on all your #projectcloseout needs!…

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#30 Meeting of the Pods feat. Vince Versace (The Construction Record) 50:30

3+ y ago50:30

50:30

Our first crosspod! What a great conversation with Vince Versace, host of The Construction Record that is part of the Daily Commercial news. We discuss our passions for our shows, talk all things what was in Construction in 2020 & what we have to look forward to. Nothing is left off the table - from racism in the workplace, COVID, vaccines, diversi…

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#29 Acoustical Engineering: Creating Your Place of Zen feat. Ian Bonsma (HGC Engineering) 28:05

3+ y ago28:05

28:05

Acoustic engineers keep libraries quiet and ensure that your home is peaceful. Today we speak with HGC Engineering Senior Associate Ian Bonsma about the world of acoustic engineering. After introducing Ian and touching on his professional background we explore the role that acoustic engineers play in designing quieter spaces. Ian then shares insigh…

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#28 Modernizing Controls Using 3D Frabrication feat. Mahdi Sharif (Glove Systems) 29:26

3+ y ago29:26

29:26

Manual measurement tools result in six billion dollars of rework every year. Today Madhi Sharif, Co-Founder and SVP of Engineering at Glove Systems, joins us to talk about how his platform is solving this problem. Glove Systems offers 3D scanning software designed to visualize a design in 3D, allowing its users to check if parts will fit on site, m…

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#27 Optimizing Project Collaborations feat. JT Grindheim (FONN) 28:16

3+ y ago28:16

28:16

There are so many moving parts in a construction project, and things can quickly descend into chaos if all the different teams are not on the same page. JT Grindheim understands this, which is why he built Fonn, his tech solution for efficient construction collaboration, and today we have him on the show to tell us all about it! JT worked in Projec…

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#26 Optimizing Progress Reports Through SMS feat. Ashley Kielbratowski (Harbr) 22:52

3+ y ago22:52

22:52

If you don’t have good systems in place to streamline progress reports, they are often out of date by the time they get completed. Ashley Kielbratowski joins us today to talk about how she is helping solve this problem with the help of an unlikely technology – text messaging. Ashley is Co-Founder and GCO at Harbr which allows teams to handle commun…

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#25 For the Love of Construction - This is My Journey feat. Rahul Faria (Build Our Future Podcast & One Oak Construction) 37:07

3+ y ago37:07

37:07

Your host, Rahul Faria, sits in the chair next week to share his background, where he started in the industry & why he started the Build Our Future Podcast. We will have a special guest taking over the show to dive into all things construction - past, present & future.By Rahul Faria

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#24 WELL Built Homes For Our Senses feat. Ian MacFayden (Hummingbird Hill Homes) 43:37

3+ y ago43:37

43:37

The health of our bodies and the environment depends on us changing the way we build and standards like Passive House, WELL, and LEED are at the forefront of this shift. Ian MacFayden joins us today to speak about how he is incorporating wellness standards like these into the residential side of construction. Ian is a carpenter and certified Passiv…

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#23 - Passive Houses feat. Andrew Peel (Peel Passive House Consulting) 32:24

3+ y ago32:24

32:24

The roadblocks in the way of building passive houses are slowly clearing, and with all the benefits these energy-efficient homes provide, who would not want one? Today we talk about this amazing trend that has been growing for decades with Andrew Peel, Founder and Director of Peel Passive House Consulting. Andrew starts by giving us a bit of backgr…

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#22 - Building Muskok & Working in Rural Areas feat. Jon Morton (Greystone Project Management) 31:03

3+ y ago31:03

31:03

Muskoka is known for its distinctive timber cottage architecture and if you take a drive through the region, many of the developments you’ll see were built by Greystone Construction. Today’s guest is Jon Morton from Greystone, and he joins us to talk about what it is like contributing in such a significant way to development in Muskoka, getting int…

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#21 Sustainable Construction with Circular Economics feat. Professor Carl Hass (University of Waterloo) 46:32

3+ y ago46:32

46:32

We will see a lot more prefabrication, modularization, and other signs of the move toward a more circular economy in construction in the next decade. Here to speak about his research and share his thoughts on circular economics and adaptive reuse in construction is Professor Carl Haas from the University of Waterloo. Professor Haas starts by giving…

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#20 - Smart Homes & Home Automation feat. Dan Robinson (Dan Robinson CM) 33:42

3+ y ago33:42

33:42

Smart home technology and the idea of integrated and automated residential spaces have been burgeoning possibilities in recent years. For now, the advancements have mostly been reserved for higher-end home and construction projects, something that, our guest, Dan Robinson, hopes to open up. Dan Robinson Construction Management is Dan's company and …

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#19 - Living in Place feat. Linda Kafa (LiveABLE) 47:29

3+ y ago47:29

47:29

At the end of the day, everything begins in the home, so why not make it the best possible place it can be? Today, we talk about home modification and the Living in Place movement with Linda Kafka, founder of the Living in Place Institute, where she helps industry leaders work together to improve designs and products in every home. We kick things o…

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#18 - Residential Project Management Solutions feat. Leeroy Beeby (Level) 30:29

3+ y ago30:29

30:29

Today’s guest is Leeroy Beeby, Co-Founder of Level, an activity-based time tracking tool that focuses on helping business owners understand the market value of their employees. Leeroy starts by sharing about his background in finance and how he met his partner Riley O’Brien before diving into Level’s evolution from being a photo management app to w…

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#17 - Efficiency & Cash Confidence in the Home Improvement Process feat. Jonathan Christensen (Bidmii) 35:33

4y ago35:33

35:33

The process of renovating a house has well-known pain points on the side of the contractor as well as the homeowner. For homeowners, the legwork for finding a trustworthy contractor is significant, and so is the risk of losing their deposit. Contractors, on the other hand, end up handing out endless amounts of quotes while never actually landing th…

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#16 - Large Scale Design Freedom with 3D Printing feat. Mitch Lewandowski (Branch Technology) 38:07

4y ago38:07

38:07

Today’s guest is Mitch Lewandowski, Chief Commercial Officer at Branch Technology, a prefabrication and technology company that specializes in large-scale 3D printing. Branch Technology offers a patented 3D printing process called Cellular Fabrication. This unique printing method allows material to solidify in open space, creating a matrix of polym…

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#15 - Data Driven Sustainability feat. Brittany Harris (QualisFlow) 28:31

4y ago28:31

28:31

Today on the show we have Brittany Harris, CEO of Qualis Flow, here to talk about what data science can bring to construction as far as achieving greater sustainability. Qualis Flow is an environmental management platform that holistically tracks, monitors, and predicts the environmental risk of construction projects. Brittany gives listeners an id…

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#14 - Construction Logistics: Perfecting The Last Mile feat. Andrew Travis (Onfleet) 38:22

4y ago38:22

38:22

Onfleet is a San Francisco-based technology company specializing in logistics management software and route optimization for businesses offering last-mile delivery. Today, we were fortunate to have Andrew Travis, VP of Sales and Customer Success at Onfleet, join us on the show to tell us more about this amazing product. Our exchange with Andrew cov…

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#13 The Hybrid Office Solution - The Live Work Space feat. Danny Tseng (Syllable) 40:16

4y ago40:16

40:16

The pandemic has caused a dramatic increase in work from home arrangements, but does this mean offices as we know them are dead? We invited Danny Tseng from Toronto based design and architecture practice Syllable onto the show to share his thoughts on the matter. In this episode, we talk about the evolution of the office, the pros and cons of worki…

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