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My name is Vash Naidoo and my mission is to create opportunities for women to thrive in business and life. I believe we learn best through stories and connection. Through our podcast, I will bring you conversations to empower, educate and inspire you by sharing new information, perspectives tools and strategies that will enhance your mind, body and spirit. Our motto is "Community over Competition" Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thewonderwomenclub Follow us on In ...
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Arlene Dickinson

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Life is unpredictable and requires constant adaptation. No one knows this more than Dragons’ Den star, investor, and author Arlene Dickinson. Having lived through major business disruptions throughout her career, and reinvented both her business and herself, Arlene shares advice and tips from her journey. Join her weekly as she speaks with leaders from a variety of industries to discuss the ways they’ve reinvented themselves and what they’ve learned through the process.
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Welcome to episode #93. Today’s guest is heavily in the tennis world and whether you’re a tennis fan or not, this gentleman needs little introduction. He is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Mouratoglou Academy and CEO of UTS (Ultimate Tennis Showdown), which is a revolutionary tennis league aiming to modernise the tennis industry. Our guest today…
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Welcome to episode #92. I’ve really enjoyed releasing these weekly solo episodes throughout this January 2022 in the hope of providing some practical strategic direction and actionable tactics. The start of any year can sometimes be overwhelming, especially with the expectations we set on ourselves, one way to manage this is to zoom out with a far …
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Welcome to episode #91. I hope you’ve been enjoying this mini-series of weekly solo episodes from me. Audio-keynotes throughout this January 2022 to give you practical strategic direction and actionable tactics. In this particular episode I’ll be sharing how to use the law of singularity to increase effectiveness in your health, wealth and business…
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Welcome to episode #90. I hope your 2022 is off to a productive and purposeful start. In this particular episode I’ll be sharing how to use design thinking as a problem solving tool. If we aren’t connected yet on Instagram, I invite you to follow me on my handle @TheGiantThinker as I share daily posts and stories on helping decision-makers, busines…
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Welcome to episode #89. Of course, happy new year wherever in the world you're listening! I wanted to release a few solo episodes to kick off 2022. In this particular episode I’ll be sharing how to get unstuck in 4 steps. If we aren’t connected yet on Instagram, I invite you to follow me on my handle @TheGiantThinker as I share daily posts and stor…
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In episode 35, Arlene chats with Canadian TV Personality and Author, Rick Mercer. While it is often believed that preparation is key, Rick shows us that sometimes the less you know, the better the outcome. It was after Rick went blindly into some of the most influential gigs of his life, that he found himself co-creating one of the most influential…
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This is episode #88 – today’s guest is the former Global Senior Vice-President of Design and Marketing at Fossil Group. Fossil Group offers its products under its proprietary brands, such as Fossil, Skagen, Misfit, Michele, Relic, and Zodiac; and under the licensed brands, that include Armani Exchange, Diesel, DKNY, Emporio Armani, Kate Spade New Y…
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Welcome to episode #87 – today’s guest is is widely recognised for her role as a Dragon and Venture Capitalist for 13 seasons on the multi-award-winning TV series, Dragons' Den. She is the General Partner of District Ventures Capital, a $100M venture capital fund focused on helping market, fund and grow entrepreneurs and their companies, in the foo…
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Welcome to episode #86 – today’s guest is an Emmy award-winning designer, director, CEO and Chief Strategist of Blind and the founder of The Futur — an online education platform with the mission of teaching 1 billion people how to make a living doing what they love. He currently serves as the chairman of the board for the SPJA, and as an advisor to…
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Welcome to episode #85 – today’s guest is an Australian brand designer and branding icon, responsible for the development of many of Australia's leading identities including Qantas, Woolworths, Virgin Australia, Rebel, Taronga Zoo, Caltex, P&O Cruises, Foxtel and hundreds more. In 1982, he pioneered the concept of combining brand, brand strategy an…
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Giants, this is episode #84 – today’s guest is an Australian Comedian, Writer, TV and movie Actor – and Dancing With The Stars Australia – 2020 winner. Winning the mirrorball trophy and $50,000 for her charity, the Safe Steps Family Violence and Support Centre. She is in fact the first Comedian I've interviewed on the show. And has brought so much …
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In episode 34, Arlene chats with author, Joanne Molinaro - popularly known on social media as The Korean Vegan. Starting her successful career as a partner at a top law firm, Joanne's reinvention began when she decided to go vegan and could find no recipes that adhered to her Korean background. Her ability to be vulnerable, paired with her incredib…
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Hey Giants, welcome to episode #83. If this is the first time you’re tuning in, thank you so very much for being here! This podcast explores the decision-making of people who have been exposed and have proven experience at a world-class level of specialisation. It is my deep belief that Giant living requires giant thinking and if you resonate with …
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Mahita El Bacha Urieta has a cultural rich background & spent years in many different countries. Her career began in archaeology in Beirut, she went on to study art and culture policy and management. Her growing interest in the human condition eventually led her to study psychosynthesis psychology, psychotherapeutic counselling and life coaching at…
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In episode 33, Arlene chats with Design Director & Investor, Ram Castillo. Their conversation speaks about humble beginnings, daring to dream through life’s challenges, and pursuing your goals even when you aren’t exactly where you want to be. Ram is a breath of fresh air and his life story will leave you feeling like you can achieve anything.…
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Ram Castillo is a multi talented individual, a designer, author, speaker, business coach and host of his own podcast Giant Thinkers. For 15 years he has worked with global agencies including Ogilvy & Mather, DDB, JWT, McCann and Saatchi & Saatchi on clients such as Audi, McDonald’s, Qantas, Telstra, Google, AMEX, CBA, Toyota and The Louis Vuitton G…
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Carey Davidson is an expert in human relations. She led Human Resources at Columbia University and was the Executive Director of CARING at Columbia, a component of the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, which provides culturally sensitive prevention and intervention programs using art and music for at-ris…
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Dr Robin Buckley has a PhD in Clinical Psychology and is trained as a coach through the International Federation of Coaching. As an Executive Coach, she works with powerhouse women to articulate their "want" and develop concrete plans to achieve their wants. As a Couples Coach, she helps high powered couples strengthen their relationships by applyi…
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Lola Chél is a full-time, internationally working, multi-agency represented, professional model and model coach. Working with brands such as iT Cosmetics, Doir Backstage, Pretty Little Thing, Averr Aglow, and more - Lola aims to diversify the modeling industry in the commercial beauty and fashion space. Always advocating for models making money Lol…
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Mary's journey to become a life coach began over 13 years ago when I found myself depressed after her father’s passing. Having lost her mom at a young age, she learned to grow up fast but never had the tools she needed to help her overcome loss and other childhood traumas. She found relief through running, yoga and Zumba® Fitness. Eventually she be…
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As a former D-1 wrestler and professional MMA fighter, Raylen Davis had the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches in the game, getting to know the ins-and-outs of the human mindset and how to take full advantage of your brain.After becoming an entrepreneur, he quickly realized that the same principles applied, especially in sales, wher…
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Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim. Crystal is a wife, mother, inventor, and owner of 'I care daycare' for 25yrs. She has taken her career further to become a Life coach who empowers women to create tools and develop strategies to support the overlapping roles of Motherhood. She helps women stand in their powers by becoming the …
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Kellina is a young entrepreneur who loves to help people with their personal growth and educate others about the deaf community. Little do people know Kellina is actually a hard-of-hearing person. She became deaf at the age of 4. She recently graduated with a psychology degree and is now starting her own online coaching business while finishing wor…
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One of the most courageous things you can do is identify yourself, know who you are, what you believe in, and where you want to go. Nina Obier is the Founder & CEO of Success Simplified. where she helps certified coaches & consultants simplify their life & business by using a tried & true-tested coaching system to increase their influence, impact &…
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María is driven, determined, and joyful. Born in California, raised in Mexico, and living in Paris for over a decade, she has been a full-time parent for the past 7 years. After 7 years of full-time parenting and Marketing background, she pivoted into tech and learned to code. She has launched a startup, Monthlee, which is dedicated to help micro a…
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"The most dangerous woman of all is the one who refuses to rely on your sword to save her because she carries her own." Meet a mom who wasn't looking to be a badass when danger came knocking at her door. Mandi just wanted to know real, actionable tips to help protect herself and her young son from a crazy life situation that left them in the throws…
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In episode 32, Arlene chats with platinum recording artist and punk rock legend, Bif Naked. Born in secret to two teenagers studying in India, and adopted by two American missionaries, Bif is no stranger to adapting to your circumstances. Struggling with drug abuse early in her life, followed by surviving breast cancer, she is the reminder we all n…
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“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” Today's guest is Joyce Johnson, a Speaker, Sales Influencer, Business Coach, and founder / CEO of Why Sales Network, Joyce Johnson has over 20 years of experience as a “Corporatepreneur.” She started her sales career in professional sports and later entered the telecommunicati…
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“You need to have faith in yourself. Be brave and take risks. You don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward.” Larissa Maloney is a former professional beach volleyball athlete, motivational speaker and the host of her own podcast—In the world of female sports! She’s been featured on ESPN and national TV! A former coach at Stetson Univer…
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“If you’ve got a plan, it’s not just like a pipe dream. You have a step-by-step list of things to do to get to your goal.” Adam Piandes is the founder of The Art of Masterful Communication, a leadership coach and mentor, consultant, and Forbes columnist, as well as an avid surfer, world traveller, and huge fan and supporter of the Girls Athletic Le…
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“Faith is belief in what you cannot see or prove or touch. Faith is walking face-first and full-speed into the dark.” Today's guest is Inva Lumi, founder of Wowmen & a Leadership consultant. A Doctoral student in Leadership, Owner of 3 companies, and an inspiration to many women who guides and helps women to build up. Inva is pivotal in creating mo…
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From washing windows when he was a kid, to founding Hootsuite - one of the world’s most widely used social media management tools - Ryan Holmes is no stranger to rolling up his entrepreneurial sleeves. In episode 30, Ryan and Arlene discuss “the next big thing” and realize that learning a new skill, even at a young age, shows us our innate ability …
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On social media, things aren’t always what they seem, and no one knows this better than Journalist and Self-Love Advocate, Danae Mercer. This week, she chats with Arlene about why she began sharing the many different ways influencers contort their bodies and edit images for Instagram. A process which has helped her, and countless others, reinvent t…
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Platinum-selling singer-songwriter, Serena Ryder, joins Arlene on Episode 26 to discuss the overwhelming pressure that came with her rise to international stardom. From the highs of releasing chart-topping music to the lows of being admitted to a psychiatric ward, Serena opens up on her battles with mental health and how she overcame. Follow Arlene…
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Need to reduce stress and anxiety in your life? This week’s guest can help you with that. Tamara Levitt is the Head of Mindfulness at Calm - an app for meditation and better sleep. Known for her tranquil voice that relaxes millions of people every day, Tamara’s journey to success was quite the opposite. Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter. Follow Ta…
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Previously homeless, Daniel Mazzone is one of Canada’s most talented visual artists. Known for his easily recognizable pop-art style, Daniel’s journey hasn’t always been picture perfect. On Episode 24, Daniel shares with Arlene how the lowest parts of his life helped him find the clarity to push himself to one he was proud of. And when a stranger r…
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Life has twists and turns similar to that of a thriller – and no one knows thrillers as good as Linwood Barclay does. On Episode 22, Linwood reveals to Arlene how even though he was one of those lucky people who knew what he wanted to do from a young age, life threw obstacles at him that he had to overcome before being able to follow his passion. F…
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Digital Creator Matthew Santoro chats all things social with Arlene on Episode 21. Having reinvented himself from an accountant to a YouTube sensation, Matthew is no stranger to the process and shares the reinvention he is in the middle of right now. Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter. Follow Matthew Santoro on Twitter.…
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President of Shopify, Harley Finkelstein, joins Arlene on this week’s episode to discuss how being turned down a DJ job at the age of 13 sparked his journey as an entrepreneur and brought him to his current state. Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter. Follow Harley Finkelstein on Twitter.By Arlene Dickinson / Harley Finkelstein
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Arlene chats with Artistic Director & Co-Head of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Cameron Bailey, on this week's episode of Reinvention. As head of one of the world's largest film festivals, Cameron shares what he and his team had to do to keep programming alive during the pandemic along with how reinvention is needed to ensure the f…
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Welcome to episode #82 if this is the first time you’re tuning in, thank you so very much for being here, my name is Ram Castillo and this podcast explores the decision-making of people who have been exposed and are experienced in a particular expertise or specialisation. It is my deep belief that Giant living requires giant thinking and if you res…
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One of TV’s most familiar faces and 1/2 of the Property Brothers, Drew Scott, joins Arlene on this week’s episode of Reinvention. Always eager to follow his dreams in becoming an actor, Drew discusses juggling multiple jobs at a time and never giving into the negative pressure that comes from friends – which ultimately helped him reach that goal. F…
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On this week’s episode, Arlene speaks with Paul Langlois from The Tragically Hip ahead of the third anniversary of Gord Downie’s death. Speaking on the impact of Gord’s passing and what’s next, Paul leaves those looking to reinvent with wise words: look for it, wait for it and work for it. Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter. Follow Paul Langlois on…
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The OG of Canadian rap and hip-hop, Kardinal Offishall, joins Arlene to talk about his rise to fame in a country which had no history in the genre, providing insight on how you need to pave the way when there isn’t a path forward. The two also discuss what societal reinvention is needed to ensure racial injustice becomes a thing of the past. Follow…
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Tareq Hadhad joins Arlene on this week’s episode to share his journey from war-torn Syria to Nova Scotia, where he and his family started Peace by Chocolate – a chocolate company which directs proceeds to peace-building projects around the world. Follow Arlene Dickinson on Twitter. Follow Peace By Chocolate on Twitter.…
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Hey Giants, welcome to episode #81. Especially if this is the first time you’re tuning in – I appreciate you giving this show a listen. We have two guests today in one interview, it’s a double whammy! They are both co-hosts of a business podcast titled Biz Buds … One of them is the Founder and CEO at Design Cuts, the highest-rated online marketplac…
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