Best Vanessa Ferlaino Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 32 Impact of "Reuse" ft Jessica Gonzalez CEO of Happen Ventures 17:15

19h ago17:15

17:15

Jessica Gonzalez is one of the most prominent entrepreneurs in New Jersey. Jessica was EY Entrepreneur of the year award runner up 2019 + 2021, 50 Best Women in Business NJ, Women, Minority, & Small Business Enterprise Certified, NGLCC® LGBTBE® Certified, and has been published over 100 times in Forbes, Huffington Post, and INC. Magazine. Jessica i…

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Ep 31 The Truth About Immigration w Zeke Hernandez 15:12

30d ago15:12

15:12

There are two main narratives we are told about welcoming immigrants into our countries: that they harm society by taking jobs or that it is our "moral responsibility" to support immigrants. But are these truly representative of the value immigrants offer our society? Is there a third narrative that tells us otherwise? Zeke Hernandez, Professor at …

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Ep 30 Impact in Media / Chief Impact Officer at Waterbear 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

Have you ever felt so passionate about a cause that it made you swim the English channel? Well, Poppy Mason-Watts, Chief Growth and Impact Officer of WaterBear, has! What is WaterBear? It is more than a streaming platform; it is a community! WaterBear is the home of captivating films and thought-provoking series that empower you to lead a meaningfu…

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Ep 29 Free Palestine / Frank Barat / Yara Jamal / Paula Sahyoun 25:27

3M ago25:27

25:27

On this episode of The Human Challenge, an Amazon Music x ACAST "Indie Podcast Amplifier" 2023, Vanessa speaks with producer, author, activist, Frank Barat; Yara Jamal, co-founder of Free Palestine Halifax; and Paula Sahyoun, founder of the Palestine Impact Collective to learn about how we can move toward collective liberation. Touching on their ow…

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Ep 28 - JEDI in education / Julia Rivard / CEO of Shoelace Learning 45:00

3M ago45:00

45:00

After witnessing her son's challenges with reading, Canadian Olympian-turned-entrepreneur, Julia Rivard, started Shoelace Learning to create engaging applications to improve reading. Julia shares about her upbringing from Northern Ontario, her journey to the Australian Olympics, and how she approached her "athlete retirement" as an opportunity to r…

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Ep 27 Period Equity in Remote Communities with Nicole White / Moontime Connections 34:36

3M ago34:36

34:36

Nicole White, founder of Moontime Connections, joined Vanessa on "The Human Challenge", an Amazon Music x ACAST "Indie Podcast Amplifier 2023" to talk about period inequities in the remote communities. Moontime Connections, along with their partner True North Aid, collects and distributes period products for women in remote communities across Canad…

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Ep 26 JUNO 2024 nominee Jah'Mila and her reggae roots: from Jamaica to Atlantic Canada 39:34

4M ago39:34

39:34

This week on The Human Challenge, an Amazon Music x ACAST "Indie Podcast Amplifier 2023", Vanessa Ferlaino sits down with JUNO nominee for "Reggae Recording of the Year 2024", Jah'Mila. In this episode, Jah'Mila shares her journey from Kingston, Jamaica to Halifax, Nova Scotia, touching on her religious and cultural influences in all aspects of her…

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Ep 25 Stripping down society and economics for justice with Victor Beausoleil, Executive Director of SETSI 42:37

4M ago42:37

42:37

Vanessa co-hosts episode 25 of The Human Challenge, an Amazon Music x ACAST "Indie Podcast Amplifier" 2023, with Victor Beausoleil, Executive Director of SETSI, in their first co-branded episode. Vanessa and Victor talk about shining light cross-sectionally in society from capital flow, equitable communities, the relationship between values and wha…

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Ep 25 Purposeful chocolate with Kristyn Carriere, founder of Seven Summit Snacks 27:53

4M ago27:53

27:53

In this episode of The Human Challenge, an Amazon Music x ACAST "Indie Podcast Amplifier 2023", Vanessa speaks to Co-founder and Chocolate Scientist of Seven Summit Snacks, Kristyn Carriere. Getting ready for International Women's Month, Kristyn shares the 4 year journey of Seven Summit Snacks and their NEW FLAVOURS; what it's like to start a busin…

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Ep 24 Grammy-nominated artist, Valerie June, bestselling author of "Light Beams" 22:08

5M ago22:08

22:08

"When you can live in the outer world, but also marry that with the inner world, than you're a new space, a new world." These are the wise words of Grammy-nominated artist, Valerie June, hailed by the New York Times as one of America's "most intriguing, fully formed new talents". Hailing from Tennessee, Valerie is a musician, songwriter, poet, illu…

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Ep 23 90MIN SPECIAL FEATURE with Moroccan/Yemeni singer AŸA 1:29:56

5M ago1:29:56

1:29:56

AŸA's story is one unlike any other. As a Moroccan/Yemeni "Arab&B" artist growing up in Israel-Palestine, AŸA, who describes her childhood like "being a nomad", faced family trauma, abuse, mandatory military service, and assault, all before the age of 20, when finally, she found herself the runner-up of a music competition. In a true moment of sync…

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Ep 22 Worldviews + Climate Justice / Osprey Orielle Lake 44:55

5M ago44:55

44:55

In this episode of The Human Challenge, an Amazon Music x ACAST "Indie Podcast Amplifier 2023", Vanessa speaks to author, speaker, and activist, Osprey Orielle Lake. Osprey Orielle Lake is the Founder and executive director of the Women’s Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN). She sits on the executive committee for the Global Alliance for the R…

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Ep 21 Human Nature with Northern Ontario author J.L. Fizzell 19:21

5M ago19:21

19:21

J.L. Fizzell grew up in smalltown Timmins in Northern Ontario, and now currently resides in Sault Ste Marie. J.L. wrote her fourth book, Human. Nature., after three other books that were written with the intentionality of honouring her trauma. But now, Human. Nature. examines the interconnectedness between human beings and nature, through poetry. T…

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Ep 20 Wings of Survival / Leanna Carriere and Timm Dobert 24:21

7M ago24:21

24:21

In June 2024, ecologist Dr. Timm Döbert and endurance athlete Leanna Carriere (Canada's first female Decathlete and co-founder of 7 Summits Snacks) will embark on a pioneering 30,000km self-powered expedition across the Americas. Following the westernmost migratory bird flyway, their journey aims to highlight the biodiversity crisis and inspire env…

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Ep 19 What are we missing in accessibility? / Leanne, Jolene, Erica, and Julie 45:14

7M ago45:14

45:14

We are locked and loaded in this big episode of The Human Challenge, an AmazonMusic x ACAST "Indie Podcast Amplifier" 2023, featuring four major players in the accessibility space: Lee Anne Reuber - CEO/Founder of Sekond Skin Society (accessible health and fitness app) Jolene MacDonald - Founder of Accessibrand (digital accessibility) and Accessibr…

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Ep 18 Minoritized Injustices in the Newsroom / Zahraa Al-Akhrass / former Journalist for Global News 42:15

7M ago42:15

42:15

"What happens in the newsrooms is only a reflection of how institutions work." - Zahraa Al-Akhrass, former journalist for Canadian national broadcaster, Global News Canadian immigrant from Jordan/fourth generation Palestinian, Zahraaa Al-Akhrass, who just received Canadian citizenship, shares her story of being terminated from Canadian national bro…

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Ep 17 Being vulnerable is being human / Robert / CEO Batuo Inc. and aspiring arts therapist 41:39

7M ago41:39

41:39

"The only way we can truly connect with each other is if we're vulnerable with each other," - Robert, multidisciplinary artist, aspiring art therapist, and CEO of Batuo Inc. From Cameroon to Montreal, QC to Halifax, Nova Scotia, multidisciplinary artist, aspiring art therapist, and CEO of Batuo Inc, takes us through a journey of what it means to li…

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Ep 16 Accessible Mental Health Services / Jackie Lamoureux / Summits for Serotonin 35:49

7M ago35:49

35:49

A deep and honest discussion with Jackie Lamoureux, CEO/Founder of Summits for Serotonin, founded after her own peace-making journey with the help of nature -- specifically the mountains. Realizing nature isn't always accessible with all of the equipment and gear needed, Jackie sought to change that through her non-profit. We discuss how nature sup…

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Ep 15 Showing Up & Intentionality / Miranda Ayim 3X Olympian on Team Canada 27:12

7M ago27:12

27:12

The big question for Miranda Ayim, 3X Olympian for Team Canada, was, "How do I want to show up in the world?' The answer? Cultivate Co In this episode of The Human Challenge, an Amazon Music x ACAST's Indie Podcast Amplifier 2023 feature, Miranda, recently inducted into London's Sports Hall of Fame, offers a frank discussion about her transition fr…

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Ep 14 Adulting: Friendship BreakUps / Lane Moore and Annie Cathryn 27:40

8M ago27:40

27:40

Is it really that much harder to make friends as we age? Why? And why is this something we don't talk about? Award-winning author, artist, and activist, Vanessa Ferlaino, gets the answers -- and some much needed feedback -- in her discussion with Lane Moore, comedian, musician and author of "You Will Find Your People" and good friend, Annie Cathryn…

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Ep 13 Patterns and Parallels / Dr. Roberta Bondar 32:42

8M ago32:42

32:42

In this episode, award-winning author, Vanessa Ferlaino, speaks with Dr. Roberta Bondar, the first Canada female in space, and principal investigator at NASA, researching habitat destruction in endangered birds. Dr. Bondar, on her way to the Gulf of Mexico, shares more about her research, The Roberta Bondar Foundation, the Patterns and Parallels Ex…

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Ep 12 The Anthropocene: Human Intervention on the Planet w/Dr. Francine McCarthy 33:43

11M ago33:43

33:43

Human intervention has impacted our planet so much that we have created an entirely new era: The Anthropocene! Join us this week on The Human Challenge LIVE with Dr. Francine McCarthy from Brock University and Bryan Davies, CEO/Founder of Tagona Press to learn more about how the beautiful lake in Southern Ontario, Crawford Lake, is so naturally con…

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Ep 11 Social Media Ad Discrimination ft Jackie Rotman & Dr. Lyndsey Harper 39:19

11M ago39:19

39:19

Did you know that women’s health and wellness companies face discrimination and ad rejection from social media companies for advertising sexual wellness, unlike their competitors in the male sexual wellness space? We get to the bottom of this injustice with CEO & Founder of The Centre for Intimacy Justice, Jackie Rotman, who’s research has been cit…

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Ep 10 416am thoughts with up-and-coming author Ava Nori 29:32

12M ago29:32

29:32

We celebrate the tenth episode of the show with up-and-coming author, Ava Nori. We explore the most human phenomenon— those late night 4am thoughts that keep us awake as described in Ava’s new book, 4:16am. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/hQDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep 09 Elevating your brand in a diverse work culture w/Cher Jones 22:19

1y ago22:19

22:19

Continuing our diverse work culture discussions, we speak with CEO of Socially Active Training, Cher Jones, who works with organizations and brands to empower employees through harnessing the power of their personal brands at work. She tells us how this not only helps in promotions and opening new doors, it also helps build work culture. Be part of…

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Ep 08 Breaking Cycles of Abuse Through Global Humanitarianism 27:00

1y ago27:00

27:00

In this episode, Vanessa welcomes CEO of Unsilenced Voices, Michelle Jewsbury, who tells us how her personal story inspired the start of her non-profit. Touching on the bridge between tech and humanitarian work, we’ll be educated on the global impact of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking — and how we can make a difference. Be par…

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Ep 07 Diversity in Arts and Culture with Devyani Saltzman 21:49

1y ago21:49

21:49

Devyani Saltzman is the daughter of two filmmakers—one Jewish, one Indian. She is the founding curator at Toronto’s Luminato festival and work at numerous arts institutions, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, where she was the director of public programming from 2018 to 2021. Having traversed the arts and culture world since her youth, she is de…

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Ep 06 The World to Color w/ Dr. James Fox 17:30

1y ago17:30

17:30

In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Dr. James Fox, art historian, BAFTA-nominated broadcaster and author of The World According to Color. We’ll learn how perceptions of color changed throughout civilization, time, and culture to influence our own perceptions of reality. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/RqU8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…

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Ep 05 The Art of Timelessness and Manifestation w/Saqib Rizvi 22:10

1y ago22:10

22:10

In a world where we are bound by time, Meditation guru Saqib Rizvi shares how we can experience timelessness to truthfully manifest the life we want. He reminds us manifestation comes from within. You can listen to Saqib Rizvi on Insight Timer. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/7tDd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep 04 The Human Network and Social Structure 21:45

1y ago21:45

21:45

In this episode we are joined by Stanford University’s Professor Emiritus of Economics, Dr. Matthew Jackson, about how our networks influence our own behaviours and this impact on society and social positioning. He will draw information from his book, The Human Network, available on Amazon. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/YDhU Hosted on Aca…

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Ep 03 The Human Opportunity and Heartfelt Living 31:30

1+ y ago31:30

31:30

In this episode we explore the human opportunity we have in our next phase of evolution with author and meditation instructor, Tom Evans. Tom has graciously offered a 50% discount through this link to anyone interested in engaging in his heartful living practice. https://mysoundwise.com/soundcasts/1664802844250s?c=fireside Promo code fireside Hoste…

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Ep 02 Storytelling vs storykeeping w/Priya Sam, former national newsanchor 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

31:28

How do we create space for authentic conversations about diversity, equity, and inclusion? How does our system impact this? We explore some of these questions with former CTV newsanchor, Priya Sam, who also hosts her own podcast and YouTube show, The Turning Point podcast. We talk about the importance of storytelling in overcoming challenges, in pa…

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Ep 01 Unconditional Love vs Self-Love w/hiro Demichelis 35:50

1+ y ago35:50

35:50

In this episode we are joined by the lovely hiro Demichelis, consultant to the Peace on Purpose initiative at the United Nations Foundation, and the founder of The Lab of Meditation, Canada’s first accredited meditation teaching training. Our discussion offers a definition of self-love that includes a discussion of acceptance and a commitment to ou…

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Vanessa Ferlaino Podcasts

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The Human Challenge

Vanessa Ferlaino

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Ep 32 Impact of "Reuse" ft Jessica Gonzalez CEO of Happen Ventures 17:15

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Ep 31 The Truth About Immigration w Zeke Hernandez 15:12

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Ep 30 Impact in Media / Chief Impact Officer at Waterbear 32:15

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Ep 29 Free Palestine / Frank Barat / Yara Jamal / Paula Sahyoun 25:27

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Ep 28 - JEDI in education / Julia Rivard / CEO of Shoelace Learning 45:00

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Ep 27 Period Equity in Remote Communities with Nicole White / Moontime Connections 34:36

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Ep 26 JUNO 2024 nominee Jah'Mila and her reggae roots: from Jamaica to Atlantic Canada 39:34

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Ep 25 Stripping down society and economics for justice with Victor Beausoleil, Executive Director of SETSI 42:37

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Ep 25 Purposeful chocolate with Kristyn Carriere, founder of Seven Summit Snacks 27:53

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Ep 24 Grammy-nominated artist, Valerie June, bestselling author of "Light Beams" 22:08

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Ep 23 90MIN SPECIAL FEATURE with Moroccan/Yemeni singer AŸA 1:29:56

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Ep 22 Worldviews + Climate Justice / Osprey Orielle Lake 44:55

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Ep 21 Human Nature with Northern Ontario author J.L. Fizzell 19:21

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Ep 20 Wings of Survival / Leanna Carriere and Timm Dobert 24:21

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Ep 19 What are we missing in accessibility? / Leanne, Jolene, Erica, and Julie 45:14

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Ep 18 Minoritized Injustices in the Newsroom / Zahraa Al-Akhrass / former Journalist for Global News 42:15

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Ep 17 Being vulnerable is being human / Robert / CEO Batuo Inc. and aspiring arts therapist 41:39

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Ep 16 Accessible Mental Health Services / Jackie Lamoureux / Summits for Serotonin 35:49

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Ep 15 Showing Up & Intentionality / Miranda Ayim 3X Olympian on Team Canada 27:12

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Ep 14 Adulting: Friendship BreakUps / Lane Moore and Annie Cathryn 27:40

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Ep 13 Patterns and Parallels / Dr. Roberta Bondar 32:42

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Ep 12 The Anthropocene: Human Intervention on the Planet w/Dr. Francine McCarthy 33:43

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Ep 11 Social Media Ad Discrimination ft Jackie Rotman & Dr. Lyndsey Harper 39:19

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Ep 10 416am thoughts with up-and-coming author Ava Nori 29:32

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Ep 09 Elevating your brand in a diverse work culture w/Cher Jones 22:19

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Ep 08 Breaking Cycles of Abuse Through Global Humanitarianism 27:00

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Ep 07 Diversity in Arts and Culture with Devyani Saltzman 21:49

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Ep 06 The World to Color w/ Dr. James Fox 17:30

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Ep 05 The Art of Timelessness and Manifestation w/Saqib Rizvi 22:10

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Ep 04 The Human Network and Social Structure 21:45

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Ep 03 The Human Opportunity and Heartfelt Living 31:30

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Ep 02 Storytelling vs storykeeping w/Priya Sam, former national newsanchor 31:28

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Ep 01 Unconditional Love vs Self-Love w/hiro Demichelis 35:50

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