Best Vickie Saunders Podcasts (2024)

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#Episode 5 How to inspire employees to write in their own voice with Kalee Williams 39:15

1d ago39:15

39:15

In this episode Kalee Williams, Head of Social Strategy at Atlassian, shares insight on one of the biggest challenges companies face when launching an employee advocacy programme – how to inspire employees to write in their own voice. Employee advocacy is a powerful tool which can help organisations build trusted, authentic relationships with their…

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Episode #4: How to use employee advocacy to attract the best talent with Vicki Saunders 37:10

1M ago37:10

37:10

Employee advocacy is a powerful tool which can help organisations build trusted, authentic relationships with their audience and drive high value brand conversations. Building a successful employee advocacy programme is often described as a complex and difficult task. And while there are many moving parts to coordinate in order to grow a programme …

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Episode #3 How to kickstart employee advocacy with internal marketing with Kerry Ann Stimpson 37:47

1M ago37:47

37:47

Employee advocacy is a powerful tool which can help organisations build trusted, authentic relationships with their audience and drive high value brand conversations. Building a successful employee advocacy programme is often described as a complex and difficult task. And while there are many moving parts to coordinate in order to grow a programme …

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#2 How to respond to common fears and resistance about employee advocacy 48:18

2M ago48:18

48:18

Employee advocacy is a powerful tool which can help organisations build trusted, authentic relationships with their audience and drive high value brand conversations. Building a successful employee advocacy programme is often described as a complex and difficult task. And while there are many moving parts to coordinate in order to grow a programme …

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Episode #1 How to avoid the top 10 employee advocacy mistakes - with Michelle J Raymond 34:50

3M ago34:50

34:50

Employee advocacy is a powerful tool which can help organisations build trusted, authentic relationships with their audience and drive high value brand conversations. Building a successful employee advocacy programme is often described as a complex and difficult task. And while there are many moving parts to coordinate in order to grow a programme …

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Empowering Us: Functional Medicine with Dr. Patricia Mills, Wholistic MD 1:06:53

5M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

🎙️ In this week's podcast episode, Che spoke with Functional Medicine MD Dr. Patricia Mills. Dr Patricia highlighted the inadequacy of medical training in addressing nutrition and menopause, shedding light on the curriculum's minimal coverage and lack of holistic understanding. She debunked misconceptions surrounding hormone therapy prescriptions a…

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Non-linear Consciousness, Farming and Technology with Futurist Jesse Hirsh 1:00:34

5M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Please tune in and gain new insights on the intricate web of life and technology as Che and Futurist and Farmer Jesse Hirs discuss not being linear thinkers, consciousness, agriculture, AI and the fecal matter of dogs, while honouring our connection with the natural world. This episode promises to challenge your perspectives and ignite a passion fo…

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Chatting with Kara Alloway: Reality TV Diva and author of 'Most Hated” 43:25

5M ago43:25

43:25

In today's episode, Che sits down with multifaceted Toronto reality star, writer, and producer Kara Alloway, renowned for her role in the "Real Housewives" franchise. Kara's journey, evolving from her roots in the city to navigating the intricate landscape of emotional intelligence within reality TV, offers illuminating insights into the fusion of …

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Redefining Entrepreneurship: Vicki Saunders on Community, Innovation, and Intuition 29:00

5M ago29:00

29:00

In this engaging episode, I spoke with visionary entrepreneur Vicki Saunders, dedicated to ushering in a new era of inclusive and ethical business practices. Through her organization, SheEO, now Coralus Vicki, aims to empower women and non-binary entrepreneurs by challenging traditional economic systems and advocating for equity and communal suppor…

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Invitation to Rest: Che Marville's Guided Meditation on 'Let's Talk 16:38

6M ago16:38

16:38

Embark on a transformative journey with Che Marville in the latest episode of "Let's Talk," dedicated to the power of meditation and self-discovery. This mini-episode invites you to explore the depths of your inner world amidst life's constant hustle. Che introduces the art of resting in oneself with her soothing voice and insightful guidance. She …

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Resilience and Reinvention: With CMO Lara Dewar 46:29

6M ago46:29

46:29

In this "Let's Talk" episode, Che chats with Lara Dewar, Chief Marketing Officer at GSMA. The conversation explores Lara's personal and professional journey, focusing on themes like leadership, change, faith, and work-life balance. Lara shares her experiences of navigating through significant life changes, including a divorce and relocating to Lond…

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Growth Through Diversity: Multiculturalism as a Catalyst 46:44

6M ago46:44

46:44

Join Che in 'Let's Talk' to explore multicultural marketing with Bobby Sahni, co-founder of Ethnicity Matters. This episode features Bobby's transformation from a corporate role to a marketing innovator, focusing on the nuances of diverse community engagement. They discuss how Canada's newcomers can impact the job market with unique perspectives an…

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The Agreement With The Honourable Ambassador Bob Rae 49:53

2y ago49:53

49:53

In today's episode, Che had a chance to speak with the very busy Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations, The Honourable Bob Rae, former Premier of Ontario, and former interim Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, lawyer, musician, writer, and a prolific tweeter who believes in speaking openly and authentically about the role of Canada in the wo…

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Holding Space For Grace: A Conversation With Social Worker Rohan Thompson 52:51

2y ago52:51

52:51

Che spoke to Social Worker and Therapist Rohan Thompson about mental health and Black Folks in Canada. Rohan brings an anti-racism analysis to how he supports racialized individuals and is sought-after because of this focus. They discuss the unspoken pain of marginalized black people made more vulnerable by the pandemic, the definition of white sup…

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Listening To Understand: A Conversation With Theatre Director Yo Guner Mustafa 53:05

2y ago53:05

53:05

Che spoke to theatre director and Drama Teacher Yo Yilmaz Guner Mustafa on today's episode. Yo is the Founder and Director of West End Studio Theatre in The Town of Oakville. Yo believes in the power of theatre to teach acceptance and love; as a Turkish child from Cypress, he knows what it was like to be an outsider in Canada, and it was a teacher …

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Celebrating Greatness - Flying High With Hair Stylist Simone Finch 19:11

2y ago19:11

19:11

In today’s pop-up episode, Che caught up with globetrotting Celebrity Guyanese - Canadian Hair Stylist Simone Finch, owner of Hair Is Simone. Simone shares her commitment to being a connector, how she became a stylist, and why we shouldn’t count Talk Show Host Wendy Williams out. Simone shares how she went from track star to corporate executive to …

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Fragility and Resilience A Conversation With Savinna Frederiksen 1:01:33

2y ago1:01:33

1:01:33

In today's episode, Che had an opportunity to speak with clinical social worker Savinna Frederiksen, an Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University. She has been in social work and psychotherapy for the last 20 years, working in several mental health and addiction areas. She is a trained therapist for individual therapy and a group facilita…

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The Pandemic Couldn't Stop Him: A Conversation with Andrew O'Brien 24:55

2y ago24:55

24:55

Let's Talk welcomes Andrew O'Brien, CEO, Co-Founder of Obie & Ax and serial entrepreneur, into the pod. The Pandemic didn't stop him from building a full-service podcast firm producing podcasts for leading brands, charities, and government agencies. A globally respected leader and member of the Forbes Business Council, he has successfully grown and…

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Mending & Healing With DEI Strategist Leena Sharma Seth 52:31

2y ago52:31

52:31

In today's episode, Che spoke with the Founder and Principal of Mending the Chasm, Leena Sharma Seth. In a deep diver conversation about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Che and Leena tackle the diversity backlash, the trucker convoy, resilience and cancelling Joe Rogan. As a DEI strategist, she and her team work with clients to build inclusive, eq…

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Flying High: A Conversation with Celebrity Fitness Trainer Jim Barcena 44:23

2y ago44:23

44:23

In today's episode, Che had the opportunity to speak to globe-trotting celebrity personal trainer Jim Barcena. He has been in the business for thirty-two years, trained celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Cameron Diaz. Take a listen to the show, share the show and tell us what you think. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p…

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Never Sitting Down: A Conversation With Background and Extra's Talent Agent Petergail Williams 54:28

2y ago54:28

54:28

In today's episode, Che spoke with Background Talent Agent and Singer Petergail Williams. Petergail explored her unlikely rise in the Canadian entertainment business and how it feels to be the only Black agent in the room. The pandemic forced her to slow down and to be an agent of change in the watershed moment of diversity in the entertainment bus…

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Excellence and Vulnerability: A Conversation With Filmmaker Alison Duke 46:21

2y ago46:21

46:21

In today's episode, Che spoke to award-winning writer-producer-director and passionate storyteller/activist Alison Duke. Alison is committed to telling stories of resistance and change. Alison Duke has made life telling the stories of others, she rarely talks about herself but in this conversation, Che had a chance to discover some of the motivatio…

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A Conversation With Katherine Govier 38:49

2+ y ago38:49

38:49

In todays' episode, Che has a conversation with the renowned novelist Katherine Govier. Katherine has published eleven novels, three short story collections and two anthologies of travel writing. She has won the City of Toronto Book Award and the Engel/Findlay Award for a writer in mid-career. She is a Distinguished Alumna of The University of Albe…

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Finding Meaning In Hard Times: A Conversation With Dr.James Hollis 52:18

2+ y ago52:18

52:18

In today's episode, Che speaks to renowned Psychoanalyst Dr. James Hollis, a Jungian psychoanalyst and best-selling author of seventeen books. Dr. Hollis taught Humanities for twenty-six years in various colleges and universities before completely changing his life and becoming an analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich in 1982. He is a licensed Ju…

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Extra, Extra - A Conversation With Film Festival Co-Head Cameron Bailey 26:11

2+ y ago26:11

26:11

Che had a pop-up conversation with Cameron Bailey, the Co-Head and Artistic Director of TIFF and the Toronto International Film Festival®. He is responsible for TIFF's programming, curatorial vision and maintaining relationships with the Canadian and international film industries. He is a Chevalier in France's Order of Arts and Letters. For nine co…

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A Conversation With Jann Arden 43:25

2+ y ago43:25

43:25

In todays' episode, Che shares an emotional conversation from early July 2021 with Jann Arden. A Canadian Icon, Jann is a multi-platinum, award-winning singer, songwriter, actor and author. In 2020, she was an inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame; she has been inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, has a Star …

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A Conversation Dr. Melissa Lem 29:18

2+ y ago29:18

29:18

In today's episode, Che had an opportunity to speak to an exceptional Physician Dr. Melissa Lem, MD, CCFP, FCFP and PaRx Director. She believes that nature is a pillar of health and she is committed to prescribing nature to her patients. She is based in Vancouver but grew up in Ontario. She is a family physician who also works in rural and northern…

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A Conversation with Theatre Director and Professor Aleksandar Lukac 52:21

2+ y ago52:21

52:21

In today's episode, Che had an opportunity to speak to the inspiring Political Theatre Director and York University Professor of Dramaturgy, Aleksandar Lukac. Che studied with Professor Lukac at Glendon College. 20 years ago and found him to be one of the most exciting and compelling teachers she had ever encountered. His obsession, the exploration…

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A Conversation Iconic Singer-Songwriter Billy Newton Davis 56:04

2+ y ago56:04

56:04

In today's episode, Che had an opportunity to speak to Iconic Singer-Songwriter Billy Newton Davis. He was a member of the Canadian super singing group, The Nylons. Billy grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio but has lived in Canada for thirty years, and as a teenager, he was one of two lead singers in a local soul band called "The Illusions." After rece…

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A Conversation Sarah Makhomet 34:31

3y ago34:31

34:31

In today's episode, Che had an opportunity to speak to Mortgage Broker and Co-Owner of The DLC Forest City Funding Group. Sarah came to North America on a student visa from Ukraine and decided that she never wanted to experience the devastation of poverty that she experienced as a child. She decided to become an Entrepreneur in the financial indust…

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A Conversation With Dr. Notisha Massaquoi 51:26

3y ago51:26

51:26

Did you know that Canada is the home of the most diverse black populations outside of the continent of Africa, representing a hundred and sixty-one groups in the Black Diaspora? Che had the honour of speaking with Professor Dr. Notisha Massaquoi; she is wild about data and is a tireless advocate for Black women's healthcare in Canada for over thirt…

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A Conversation With Courtney Copoc-Hopkins 47:41

3y ago47:41

47:41

Che had the privilege of speaking to Courtney Copoc-Hopkins; she is a proud Lenape person of the Delaware Nation (Eelünaapéewi Lahkéewiit), Turtle Clan the Hopkins family. Courtney is a first-generation university graduate, an intergenerational cycle-breaker, traveller, thrill-seeker, and unapologetic dreamer. As an intuitive urban Indigenous woman…

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A Conversation With DJ Cozmic Cat 39:56

3y ago39:56

39:56

Take a listen to today's episode; Che had the most beautiful opportunity to speak, laugh and cry with international producer and professional DJ Cozmic Cat. At the beginning of the pandemic, DJ Coz lost most of her work and her eighteen-year-old dog KALI passed away. The pandemic challenged her on every level, identity, passion and livelihood. She …

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A Conversation With Mark Fornasiero 37:57

3y ago37:57

37:57

In today's episode, Che had the opportunity to speak once Investment Broker on Wallstreet, now Founder of The Clear Insight Program Mark Fornasiero. He spent twenty-five years in the investment banking industry on both Bay Street and Wall Street. Mark is a serial entrepreneur who has launched and invested in several start-up businesses in the tech,…

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A Conversation Michele Bailey 40:52

3y ago40:52

40:52

A month ago, Che had a chance to speak to the very busy CEO Michele Bailey about her new book, The Currency of Gratitude: Turning Small Gestures Into Powerful Business Results. Michele is the President and CEO of the award-winning Blazing Group, a communications agency founded in 1994 and her new company, My BIG IDEA®. Although she grew up worldwid…

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A Conversation with Dr. Nauman Naeem 48:01

3y ago48:01

48:01

Che had the privilege to speak to very busy MD Dr. Nauman Naeem; he is a pulmonary and critical care specialist who has been on the front line of the Pandemic for the last sixteen months working in ICUs and ER rooms in Toronto, Canada. He is a conventional physician with an unconventional interest in human behaviour and how it impacts reaching the …

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A Conversation with Damaynati (Rani) Gupta 55:02

3y ago55:02

55:02

In today's episode, Che had a very extraordinary guest, Damayanti (Rani) Gupta; she was the first female engineer with an advanced degree to be hired at the Ford Motor Company In Detroit in 1967. She was the first female engineer student at her university that she attended; when her friends were going to secretarial school and preparing for marriag…

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A Conversation with Dr. Paul Kortenaar 41:34

3y ago41:34

41:34

In today's episode, Che had the privilege to speak with Dr. Paul Kortenaar, CEO of the Ontario Science Centre. He is on a mission to make the virtual and physical science centre experience more accessible, fun, inclusive and engaging and he shares how he and his team are navigating through the pandemic experience. Dr. Kortenaar is not new to the Sc…

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A Conversation with Winsom Winsom 1:08:49

3y ago1:08:49

1:08:49

In today’s episode, Che had the great honour to speak to visual artist Winsom Winsom from her mountain top home in Belize, she is a Visual Artist who fuses identity, spirituality and activism into her inspired work as an artist and teacher. She considers herself a child of the universe, belonging nowhere and everywhere and is informed by her evolvi…

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A Conversation With Salima Alibhai 37:12

3y ago37:12

37:12

In todays’ episode, Che had a chance to catch up with busy Entrepreneur and Lawyer Salima Alibhai. She is the Co-Founder & ALT Recruitment Partners. Che and Salima met many years ago in the schoolyard of their children’s primary school. Salima shares how mothering motivated her to look at her work differently and ultimately co-found a legal recruit…

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A Conversation With Sean Buckley 26:59

3y ago26:59

26:59

Che had an opportunity to speak to Producer, CEO and Founder of Buck Productions, Sean Buckley in today's pop-up episode. Sean went to the school of hard knocks; he felt the calling to tell stories so deeply two decades ago that he sold all his worldly goods and took a leap of faith to travel around the world to find great stories. He came home a c…

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A Conversation With Lorien Gabel 25:17

3y ago25:17

25:17

On today's show, Che had the privilege to speak to tech innovator and pioneer Lorien Gabel, CEO & Co-founder of Figment while he was out for a run. At Figment, our mission is to support the adoption, growth and long-term success of the Web 3 ecosystem. This third generation of internet services for websites and applications will focus on using a ma…

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A Conversation With Wes Hall 37:42

3y ago37:42

37:42

Che had the opportunity and privilege to speak to Wes Hall, the newest Dragon on Dragon's Den on Let's Talk today. Wes is an established innovator, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. As Executive Chairman and Founder of Kingsdale Advisors, he has been repeatedly named one of Canada's most influential people by The Globe and Mail, Canadian Business, …

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A Conversation With Chef Sang Kim 51:46

3y ago51:46

51:46

In today's show, Che had a deep dive conversation with Chef Sang Kim. Sang is an award-winning fiction writer, public speaker, playwright, chef and restaurateur. He has launched some of the best-known modern Japanese and Korean restaurant brands in Toronto. He covers Asian cuisine on two popular on CTV's national daytime shows, YOUR MORNING and THE…

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A Conversation with Julie Cole 33:56

3y ago33:56

33:56

In today's show, Che spoke to the mom of six and co-founder of Mabel’s Labels Julie Cole. She has appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, HLN’s Raising America, Breakfast Television, The Marilyn Denis Show, CP24, among many others. As a blogger and writer, her articles have appeared in The Huffington Post, Today’s Parent, The Globe and Mail, Profit Magaz…

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A Conversation with Brad Fraser 55:37

3y ago55:37

55:37

Che spoke to Canadian playwright, screenwriter, and cultural commentator Brad Fraser. He has just released his first memoir, All the Rage: A Partial Memoir in Two Acts and a Prologue. He had resisted writing a memoir for a long time. Still, he seemed to be doing the work of compiling a memoir organically as he told the story of friends lost to the …

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A Conversation with Dr. Sass Brown 45:58

3y ago45:58

45:58

Che had an opportunity to speak to Fashion Designer, activist, journalist, researcher, educator and now Dr. Sass Brown. Sass was the Founding Dean of the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation. Before joining DIDI, she was the Interim Dean for the Fashion Institute of Technology's School of Art and Design in New York. Che and Sass met in the 1990…

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A Conversation with Benjamin Alexander 44:28

3y ago44:28

44:28

Che spoke to Alpine Speed Racer Benjamin Alexander; after a successful ten-year career as an international DJ and stints in finance and tech, this Engineer followed curiosity. He is the happiest when he can feel material progress and material improvement in complex, challenging things. Now, Benjamin Alexander is training to become Jamaica's first-e…

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A Conversation With Matt Thorpe 50:19

3y ago50:19

50:19

Most recently, Che had the privilege to speak to Conflict Resolution Master Coach and Mediator Matt Thorpe. This episode contains explicit language and content that may be painful for some listeners regarding addiction, childhood sexual abuse and violence. Matt has lived an extraordinary life, and he shares some of his deepest struggles from childh…

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A Conversation With Chef Collin Goodine 32:27

3y ago32:27

32:27

In today's episode, Chef Colline Goodine shares his experience of pivoting during the pandemic and how and why he became a culinary coach after decades of building restaurants and a successful catering company. In the process, he closed his catering business, lost twenty pounds, invested in learning about nutrition, and reinvented himself. Although…

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