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Colour Me Brave is a podcast where we connect, explore and celebrate the intricate journeys of women of colour who value authenticity and confidence, through candid conversations with amazing entrepreneurs and change makers from diverse backgrounds in our community and beyond. Break free with your host Shobna Kannusamy, a certified entrepreneurial & leadership coach and a multicultural immigrant woman, who has been challenging the “right” way of doing things since she could talk. With over 2 ...
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In this final episode of Season 1, I chat with Mary Chan, podcast strategist at Organized Sound Productions. Her story is not just about professional success, but about breaking free from intergenerational cycles and finding true freedom in self-expression. Mary's journey is a powerful reminder of the strength that lies in embracing our authentic s…
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Active Listening: How to Listen to your Teenager
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In the latest solo episode of my podcast, I explore the vital yet often overlooked skill of active listening as a parent of a teenager. This episode is a deep dive into the nuances of active listening, where I share insights from personal experiences and research, inviting you to consider the transformative impact it can have on your interaction an…
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Breaking the Stigma of Beauty by Being the Change you want to See
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In this episode, I chat with LJ Cajigas, a tattoo loving, modern bohème-styling, urban-hippie Artist is also a wife & mother to three dalagas & two dogs. She is the visionary, owner and artist at Dalaga Beauty + Wellness, a beauty studio whose sole mission is to break the stigma on beauty and self care standards. One of the themes of LJ's conversat…
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Own Your Story: The Courage to Evolve by Listening to your Inner Wisdom
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In this episode, I chat with Stephanie Duong, a phenomenal pastry chef and co-owner of Roselle Desserts in Toronto. Together with her husband Bruce, they run this fun and playful dessert shop that changes their products and flavours all the time, depending on what’s in season, and what they’re inspired by. Join us on a captivating journey through t…
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In this episode, I chat with Barb Mackenzie, a business woman and community champion. She runs several businesses, each with purpose and visions that feed her soul and her community. Our Bahay is a community of women who come together for purposeful gatherings, focused on building community and practicing mindful movement. RE by Barb offers sound b…
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It's Your Time to Shine: Releasing from the Conditioned Narratives Imprinted onto us
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In this episode, I chat with Jocelyn Auyeung, a Certified Life Coach. Jocelyn is on a mission to empower working moms like you to achieve a life of joy, balance, and fulfillment! With her expertise, Jocelyn specializes in guiding and supporting working moms through the often complex journey of balancing professional aspirations with personal well-b…
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In this episode, I chat with Jenice Yu, owner of eatfish.ca , also known as F I S H, short for - Fresh Ideas Start Here, located at Market Crossing in South Burnaby, British Columbia. With a solid family background in the seafood industry, she has been supplying seafood to top chefs and home cooks since 2008 as a purveyor, butcher, and smoker. She …
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Unmasking Sorry: The Courage to Embrace Imperfection
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In this solo episode, I tackle the complexities of unmasking SORRY. I delve into the nuances of offering a sincere apology and explore the role of vulnerability in nurturing authentic connections, and share my own insights gained from personal experiences and research, and the invite you to consider the transformative potential of genuine apologies…
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The Art of Reflection: Owning your Freedom to Speak Up Authentically
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In this episode, I chat with Laura Sato, a Certified Executive Coach, a member of the International Coaching Federation and a Charted Professional in Human Resources. With over 15 years of experience developing teams and including a decade in Human Resources leadership, she partners with growth-oriented individuals, leaders, and teams in elevating …
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The Equilibrium of Happiness - Melding Entrepreneurship with the Joy of Momhood
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In this episode, I chat with Caroline Ngo, a pastry chef and owner of CXS Cakes where she creates luxury cakes. She also co-owns a restaurant with her husband called Carben in Ottawa, ON, and is a mom of 2. We examine the world of intentional parenting as an entrepreneurial mom. Join us as we explore Caroline's inspiring journey, her challenges wit…
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In this solo episode, I reflect on a recent panel discussion I had the honour of contributing to, around the ups and downs of running a business. As an ode to immigrant women entrepreneurs, I share some personal road blocks and struggles I faced as a result of deep rooted cultural conditioning, and what I did to overcome them. There is a sense of p…
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Baybayin: A Love Story of Culture, Identity & Boldness
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In this episode, I chat with LeLe Chan, an interdisciplinary artist based in Vancouver, BC. Inspired by a reconnection to her ancestral roots, she creates artwork that combines elements of tribal Filipinx designs with her own modern style. We cover the difficult and vulnerable truths about the younger days, where, as a young immigrant, she struggle…
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Garam Masala Diaries Part 2: The Value of Representation
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In part 2 of Garam Masala Diaries, we continue our conversation with Aman Dosanj, Chef and owner of Paisley notebook, a diaspora kid, adulting in the Okanagan, telling stories about her food immersed in her culture and heritage, while expressing her emotions unapologetically through her one of a kind pop up dinner series, SOURCED. She gets right in…
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Garam Masala Diaries Part 1: Weave the Tension into Magic
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In Part 1 of this 2 part episode, I talk with Aman Dosanj, and we cover some deep and emotional liberations and pain, as entrepreneurs, claiming space and amplifying the passion behind the work that she commits herself to. What struck me with my conversation with Aman was her raw vulnerability and the courage she mustered to speak her truth and cal…
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Can I Call You Jane? - The Power of Speaking Up: Shifting from Shame to Shine
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Speaking up: Why is it crucial when it comes to staying true to ourselves and standing up for our identity, or for something we believe in? When we stay silent in the face of ignorance or disrespect, we allow others to define us. We become complicit in perpetuating a cycle that diminishes our worth. But when we find the courage to speak up, we recl…
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On the Colour Me Brave podcast, Shobna Kannusamy examines how you can embrace your true self and experience the powerful impact of courage, kindness, and self-compassion in life, and as a leader. Together, we dive into the intricacies of identity, culture, tradition, conditioning, and perception, exploring how you can live, love and lead with purpo…
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