Best Lisa Gareau Podcasts (2025)

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Tim Truax, Pop Culture Enthusiast, Podcasting Leader, and Natural Connector 42:24

3M ago42:24

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Send us a text Tim Truax is a multi-faceted professional who blends creativity with science, and storytelling with structure. Tim is a passionate pop culture enthusiast and the creative force behind The Nerd Room, a podcast that has been nerding out with listeners since 2015. With over 450 episodes under his belt, Tim has carved out a space as a tr…

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Liz Lathan, CMP, Experiential Marketing Trailblazer, Fun Igniter, and Natural Connector 43:29

5M ago43:29

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Send us a text Liz Lathan, CMP, is a trailblazer in the experiential marketing arena and is the Co-Founder and head of community for Club Ichi, which is in Liz’s own words … a “friggin' awesome”, private membership community for Business to Business – or B2B – Event Marketers. Club Ichi isn’t like any other community. Dive in and you’ll experience …

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Gabriella (Gabby) Robuccio, Emmy Award Winning Production Manager, Relationship Revolutionary, and Natural Connector 44:43

6M ago44:43

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Send us a text Gabriella Robuccio – or Gabby as she has invited me to call her – has taken it on herself to put her event experience to work to empower event professionals, one relationship at a time. We all say relationships are one of the most – if not the most – important aspect of event planning. But how many of us are ready to get real about h…

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Mallory Erickson, Fundraising Disruptor, Alignment Advocate, and Natural Connector 41:17

6M ago41:17

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Send us a text Mallory Erickson helps nonprofits feel better, do better, and raise more from the right funders so they can stop hounding people for money. As an Executive Director, Mallory turned an organization from a 300K to a 3-million-dollar one thanks to working 70 hours a week to keep everything afloat. She was driven by the dream to make a p…

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Christian Ortiz, Artist, AI Ethicist, Tenacious Truth-teller, and Natural Connector 41:50

7M ago41:50

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Send us a text Christian Ortiz is a multifaceted American talent based out of Denver, Colorado, known for his groundbreaking work as a filmmaker, musician, photographer, artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He has been bridging creativity and business for years, specializing in helping creatives build sustainable businesses while empowering co…

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Stacy Huston, Impactful Storyteller, Compassionate Changemaker, and Natural Connector 59:01

7M ago59:01

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Send us a text Stacy Huston is a visionary leader in social impact, known for her innovative, purpose-driven approach to philanthropy. I first learned of Stacy in her work as the Executive Director of SixDegrees.Org, a nonprofit founded by actor and philanthropist Kevin Bacon that uses social networking to amplify the unsung heroes and causes in co…

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B. Jeffrey Madoff, Relationship Builder, Resourceful Creative, and Natural Connector 46:26

8M ago46:26

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Send us a text I feel I got to know author B. Jeffrey Madoff when reading his book "Creative Careers: Making a Living with Your Ideas”. It was one on my pile of library books I had gathered for an event planning course I’ve been developing for creatives. On the faculty at Parsons School for Design, Jeffrey taught a course he developed called “Creat…

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Carolina Panoff, Authenticity Coach, Team Building Innovator, and Natural Connector 37:19

8M ago37:19

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Send us a text Carolina Panoff is a life coach specializing in authenticity and the visionary founder of Be You Disco, a groundbreaking team-building company that brings wellness and authenticity to the forefront through music, movement, and mindfulness. Passionate about breaking down barriers, Carolina helps transform company cultures to thrive re…

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Mike Morrison, Playful Risk Taker, Unconventional Planner, and Natural Connector 57:53

9M ago57:53

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Send us a text Mike Morrison is the leader and the founder of SocialNext, a premier digital marketing event organization that hosts some of Canada’s most influential conferences, including SocialWest, SocialEast, SocialPacific, and SocialNext: Toronto. With a passion for fostering community and professional growth, Mike has dedicated his career to …

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Jan Keck, Connection Card Creator, Ice Melter, and Natural Connector 30:42

9M ago30:42

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Send us a text Jan Keck is a recovering shy guy, people-loving introvert, and a deep connector. He is also is a Facilitation Skills Trainer, Workshop Facilitator, Experience Designer, TEDx Speaker. His mission is to teach empathetic leaders how to design group experiences that spark engagement, increase trust, and foster deep connections - so nobod…

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Jon McCoy, Social Impact Visionary, Ripple Maker, and Natural Connector 43:59

11M ago43:59

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Send us a text Jon McCoy is a husband, father of two sets of twins, and a creative soul with a passion to make a positive impact in the world. With a background in design – Jon has spent more than 15 years in the nonprofit world, starting as a graphic design intern, then marketer, and ultimately a fundraiser. In 2020 alongside two like-minded frien…

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Pete Bombaci Social Change Leader, Connection Visionary, and Natural Connector 37:37

11M ago37:37

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Send us a text Pete Bombaci is a visionary business and social change leader who - in 2016 -launched The GenWell Project, Canada’s Human Connection Movement, which has recently become more relevant than ever. The mission of The GenWell Project is to make the world a happier and healthier place by educating, empowering, and catalyzing people around …

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Maya Corona & David Schmeikal, Captivating Couple, Creators, Coaches, and Natural Connectors 44:29

1y ago44:29

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Send us a text Maya Corona and David Schmeikal are a dynamic husband-and-wife duo, blending backgrounds in graphic design, painting, branding, and coaching to help humans create and be creative. Maya, with over two decades in graphic design, now explores the depths of her self-expression and joy through painting and creative initiatives focused on …

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Ashley Tedham, Global Visionary, Courageous Leader, and Natural Connector 41:23

1+ y ago41:23

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Send us a text Ashley Tedham has leaned into her life with courage and has become a leader who embraces the “fear factor” in her leadership. A native Calgarian with a passion for international and community development, Ashley obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at the University of Calgary in 2007, and a Master's Degree in 2012 in …

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Linda Joyce Jones, Speaker, Author, Accidental Event Planner, and Natural Connector 31:58

1+ y ago31:58

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Send us a text Linda Joyce Jones believes that gathering is essential to living a meaningful life. She’s a self-proclaimed obsessive organizer of people, places, and events – orchestrating special occasions in both her personal and professional life for more than 25 years! Her pragmatic approach and knack for sweating the small stuff has helped her…

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Janice Cardinale, Mental Health Advocate, Fiery Founder, and Natural Connector 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

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Send us a text Janice Cardinale has been listed as one of the top 100 most influential people in events, she’s in the Smart Meetings Hall of Fame, is noted as one of the BizBash’s 15 over 50, is a Smart Meetings Entrepreneur, a Reiimagine Powerful Business Woman, aaaand is the fiery Founder of the Event Minds Matter community – which is where our l…

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Kent Patel, Workshop Host, Community Cultivator, and Natural Connector 37:59

1+ y ago37:59

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Send us a text I recently attended an innovation day to support a friend and colleague who was presenting. Hanging at the back of a room I found a seat – as it turns out – right where I was supposed to be that day. Sitting beside me was a high energy, business development and marketing professional, who seemed to be deeply engaged with his local co…

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Cathy Derksen, Courage Catalyst, Publishing Coach, and Natural Connector 31:28

1+ y ago31:28

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Send us a text Cathy Derksen is a catalyst and disruptor, supporting and inspiring midlife women to rediscover their brilliance and step into new possibilities. As the founder of her company Inspired Tenacity Global Solutions Inc, Cathy helps women take on the courage to face major changes in their life. Cathy is an international speaker and an 12x…

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Joanne Toller, Nonprofit Coach, Committed Creator, and Natural Connector 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

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Send us a text With three decades under her belt in the nonprofit sector, Joanne Toller has had the privilege of wearing many hats, primarily as a nonprofit coach. Joanne is the Founder of The Cause Charity Specialists, where she specializes in fundraising and nonprofit marketing consultation. Her expertise lies in strategic planning and the evolvi…

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Jessica McBride, Innovative Founder, The Tech Savvy Assistant, and Natural Connector 38:08

1+ y ago38:08

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Send us a text Jessica McBride is the The Tech Savvy Assistant and is committed to stay ahead of the curve in today's rapidly changing tech environment. As a former Executive Assistant, she now provides executive support and administrative training. A self-professed generalist, Jessica has spent a lot of time learning new skills and technologies ju…

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Winnie Hsu, Business Builder, Vision Activator, and Natural Connector 34:52

1+ y ago34:52

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Send us a text Winnie Hsu came to Canada thirty years ago as a financially struggling student from China, working several low-paying jobs to sustain herself. Eventually, she started her own small accounting business. But that was 20 years ago. Today, she has a team of fifteen professionals serving over 200 small businesses in the greater Vancouver …

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Tim Gareau, Singer-Songwriter, Music Mentor, and my Hunky Hubby ;) 37:04

2y ago37:04

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Send us a text Tim Gareau is a Calgary hometown lad, singer-songwriter who accompanies his originals with acoustic guitar and harmonica. His carefully crafted lyrics speak of relationships, past and present love, the joys of nature, social issues, spirituality, bees, owls, dogs and even crocodiles! His music is primarily influenced by folk - but he…

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Grant Assenheimer, Executive Leader, Belonging Ambassador, and Natural Connector 42:01

2y ago42:01

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Send us a text Grant Assenheimer grew up as a farm kid, worked as an engineer, travelled the world as a humanitarian worker, and landed as an executive leader. His drive to find solutions is backed by a deep value of different perspectives and the patience to discover root causes, leading to sustainable, systems-level outcomes. Grant has had an out…

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Tracy Folorunsho-Barry, Career Strategist, Nurturing Leader, and Natural Connector 39:42

2y ago39:42

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Send us a text Tracy Folorunsho-Barry is a Career Strategist and Founder and CEO of Grow Women Leaders, helping immigrant women get hired and advance their careers. She is a passionate advocate for women's empowerment, with a focus on immigrants and BIPOC women. In 2017, through GROW Foundation, she launched Project150: Accomplished Immigrant Women…

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Richard Lee-Thai, Connection Consultant, Loneliness Buster, and Natural Connector 39:31

2y ago39:31

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Send us a text Richard Lee-Thai, doesn’t feel he’s a “natural connector” but is fascinated by people and has learned - over some lonely years - how to connect in authentic, meaningful ways! These learned skills have helped him to both connect meaningfully with others and has helped him become an advocate and friend to those that want to learn to do…

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Karla Combres, Life-Cycle Celebrant, Ceremony Guide, and Natural Connector 29:35

2y ago29:35

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Send us a text Karla Combres is a certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, ceremony guide, facilitator, and speaker. She helps people to honour and celebrate life’s big moments – the joyful beginnings, difficult endings, and everything in between. She believes in the transformative power of meaningful, authentic, story-based ceremonies to connect and inspir…

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Samantha Alexander, Festival President, Marketing Manager, and Natural Connector 31:30

2y ago31:30

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Send us a text I first heard of – and became curious about – Samantha Alexander in her role as the President of the Western Carnival Development Association, which produces the Cariwest Festival in Canada’s “Festival City”, Edmonton, Alberta. She integrates her life in Edmonton with her frequent travels to the Caribbean. The combination has made he…

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Riaz Meghji, Human Connection Speaker, Broadcaster, Author, and Natural Connector 35:43

2y ago35:43

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Send us a text Riaz Meghji is a human connection expert and author of the book “Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships”. After one conversation led him to take a dramatically different career path that changed his life for the better, he became dedicated to exploring the ways that authenti…

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Brandi Morpurgo, Book Store Owner, Curious Curator, and Natural Connector 41:05

2+ y ago41:05

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Send us a text Brandi Morpurgo is the co-owner of Daisy Chain Book Co., and she runs two bookstores in Edmonton and Beaumont, Alberta and has worked hard to create a vibrant community of readers. In a previous life she was a Social Worker and Foster Parent who had the wild idea to start Alberta’s first book truck - a bookshop on wheels. That wild a…

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'Segun Olude, Graphic Designer, Design Educator, Storycrafter, and Natural Connector 43:31

2+ y ago43:31

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Send us a text 'Segun Olude is a Graphic Design Professional, Design Educator, Storycrafter, Author, and my good friend. 'Segun is a certified professional graphic designer who has developed brands and identities for professionals, businesses, and institutions. He is a Professional Member of Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (CGD Certified), w…

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Jaclyn Falkenberg, Rockstar EA, AdminPro Coach, and Natural Connector 38:33

2+ y ago38:33

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Send us a text It’s Jaclyn Falkenberg’s calling in life is to support people to be successful. This is most evident in her career that has stretched over 20 years working as an Administrative Professional in various sectors including youth justice, charity, and finance. As a Senior Executive Assistant, she has supported five C-Suite Executives at T…

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Dr. Victoria Burns, Associate Professor, Recovery Advocate, and Natural Connector 33:44

2+ y ago33:44

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Send us a text Dr. Victoria Burns, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary. She lives in Calgary, Alberta with her husband Hervé and Pinot, their grumpy poodle-bichon. As a registered social worker, educator, researcher, and engaged activist she has invested her energy and expertise in the homelessness and addiction-recovery s…

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Dr. Rebecca-Jane McAllister, Collaborative, Evidence-based Chiropractor, and Natural Connector 38:01

2+ y ago38:01

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Send us a text Dr. Rebecca-Jane McAllister is a lifelong learner who lives out her leadership through service to others. As an evidence-based chiropractor she provides exceptional and quality care to her patients through manual treatment, education, and rehabilitation exercises. Since we first met, I have been intrigued and inspired by Dr. Rebecca’…

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A "Road Trip" Chat with My Girls, Sharayah & Journee Dawood 56:03

2+ y ago56:03

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Send us a text Sharayah and Journee are deep thinkers, thoughtful connectors, and are sisters who have been through thick and thin together. They are two of the most intriguing and inspiring people I know ... and just happen to be my daughters. If you have been following my journey as I have built my business over the last 14 years, it’s almost gua…

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Jessica McNaughton, Startup Founder, Keeper of Memories, and Natural Connector 38:57

2+ y ago38:57

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Send us a text Jessica McNaughton has learned that by chasing the things that bring her joy and that help her feel fulfilled – more would come. She now spends her days following that positive energy and engaging with those that drive her purpose forward. As the CEO, and Founder of memoryKPR technologies, Jessica is joyfully building a company commi…

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John Rook, Social Justice Advocate aka "SJA", Servant Leader, and Natural Connector 37:24

2+ y ago37:24

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Send us a text Dr. John Rook is a passionate servant leader who champions the belief that poverty can be solved. With a doctorate from Oxford University, he has spent years both at the front lines and in academia to gain both a theoretical and practical understanding of the issues facing people in poverty. It is this perspective that makes him a de…

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Preethi Balasubramanian, Award-winning Admin, Wonder EA Founder, and Natural Connector 38:10

2+ y ago38:10

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Send us a text Preethi Balasubramanian, MBA, ACEA, CCAP, PACE learned from an early age the value of connection. She soaked in the connection with her family growing up in India and naturally worked to bring friends together into that feeling of family as well! Preethi has grown into her life path as an award winning, certified experienced Administ…

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James Robilotta, Improv Comedian, Speaker, Author, and Natural Connector 44:54

2+ y ago44:54

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Send us a text I had been following James Robilotta, CSP – an accomplished author, speaker, coach, and emcee – on LinkedIn over the last couple of months but it wasn’t his credentials that caught my eye – it was his keen focus on authentic connections that made me curious. When inviting him to a conversation about connection (that I recorded for yo…

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Lindsey Sinclair, Big Picture Brainstormer, Passionate Problem-Solver, and Natural Connector 45:55

3y ago45:55

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Send us a text Lindsey Sinclair is an active listener, big picture brainstormer, passionate problem solver, energetic educator, and – yes – a natural connector. Lindsey happily puts all these skills – and her ability to show up authentically – to her work as the Business Development Manager at Tourism Canmore Kananaskis. Her background in events be…

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Kyle Craik, Martial Arts Black Belt, Wellness Community Builder, and Natural Connector 35:34

3y ago35:34

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Send us a text Kyle Craik is a martial arts black belt, wellness community builder, and the Founder of The Wellness Dojo*. When Kyle thinks about connection he thinks about community. His journey to a black belt took patience, care, and an ability to embrace the journey. It also took a network that was ready to support him, push him, lift up him up…

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Lucy Brazier, Specialist Publisher, Voice for the Administrative Profession, and Natural Connector 37:19

3y ago37:19

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Send us a text Ever since she was young, Lucy Brazier, OBE*, has been driven to drive people together to have conversations. As one of the world’s leading authorities on the administrative profession, CEO of Marcham Publishing, specialist publishers of Executive Support Magazine, Lucy’s passion is for the Assistant role to be truly recognized as a …

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Trish Tutton, Inspiring Speaker, Mindfulness Teacher, and Natural Connector 43:10

3y ago43:10

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Send us a text Trish Tutton helps organizations and individuals learn to use mindfulness to reduce stress and anxiety so that they can thrive in life and at work. After years working in cultures where stress and burnout were seemingly the only way to success, Trish suffered a shocking loss and things became clear: stress is unavoidable, but it does…

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Caitlyn Hamblin, Executive Assistant, Creative Collaborator, and Natural Connector 41:32

3y ago41:32

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Send us a text Caitlyn Hamblin is a natural connector, creator, and podcast enthusiast. She learned from her mom – who she called the "Mayor of Truro, Nova Scotia" – how to walk up to anyone and make them feel seen, heard, and considered. Caitlyn is an Executive Assistant in Business Development and Marketing at Lindsay Construction based in Dartmo…

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Grace Gee, Transformative Artist, Transitional Expert, and Natural Connector 43:29

3+ y ago43:29

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Send us a text My long-time, dear friend, Grace Gee, is a Chinese Canadian who now resides in Louisville, Colorado. Grace has lived and worked in Canada, the US and Hong Kong and has traveled widely in Europe and Asia. It was over 25 years ago that we met in Calgary, working side by side at a postal plant conveyor belt sorting holiday packages to t…

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Christa Hiebert, Executive Assistant, Extreme Leader, and Natural Connector 38:11

3+ y ago38:11

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Send us a text Christa Hiebert is a soulful advocate who approaches life with open arms; no challenge is too mighty. As a community builder, Office Manager and Executive Assistant at Alaris Equity Partners, and a dedicated mom of two girls, she looks at every challenge as a chance to learn, grow, and thrive. She’s an igniter and inspiring leader wh…

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Wakefield Brewster, Lyrical Pitbull, Humble Poet, and Natural Connector 47:51

3+ y ago47:51

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Send us a text Wakefield Brewster – “Da Lyrical Pitbull” – is a proud, professional poet, spoken word artist, and Professional Poetic Interpreter™️. Since January 1999, Wakefield has been known as one of Canada’s most popular and prolific Performance Poets. He is a black man born and raised in Toronto, by parents hailing from the island of beautifu…

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Evan Babins, Event Industry Trendsetter, Adrenaline Junkie, and Natural Connector 47:31

3+ y ago47:31

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Send us a text Evan Babins is a self-proclaimed “adrenaline junkie”, a tech savvy event producer, and event industry trendsetter. He has managed event logistics and technical event production for many world class clients like: Nissan Canada, Equitable Bank, Kia Canada, Novartis, and Bristol-Myers Squibb, just to name a few. He continues his passion…

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Nita Knapp, Mind Renewal Coach, Sunshine Sprinkler, and Natural Connector 37:55

3+ y ago37:55

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Send us a text Nita Knapp has lived – and invested her ability to connect – in small rural communities all her life. She grew up in Evansburg, Alberta – a community of 700 people and then “moved up in the world” to a community 1500 people when she moved at 17 to Mayerthorpe, Alberta. In spring of 2021 I met Nita – and fell in love with her heart fo…

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Vanisha Breault, Social Justice Crusader, Courageous Mom, and Natural Connector 42:18

3+ y ago42:18

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Send us a text Vanisha Breault is a fighter. We all have our battles in life but Vanisha’s “war on addiction” has come from her fight for survival – for herself, her children, her family and their future. Over the last decade, her fight has gone beyond her own family as now she is on a “tour of duty” in the war on addiction and says, “we can NEVER …

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Dawn O'Connor, Productivity Expert, Focus Champion, and Natural Connector 32:41

3+ y ago32:41

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Send us a text Dawn O’Connor is the founder of Focus Bubbles and the facilitator of connection, community, and productivity! Focus Bubbles is a membership-based virtual coworking platform, supporting knowledge workers to be productive from home or wherever they chose to work. Dawn says, “Hosting Bubbles, and supporting our team of facilitators, is …

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