Breaking with Muhammad Kermalli

Jackie Porter is an award winning certified financial planner and financial advisor who has been in the financial industry for the past 22 years serving thousands of families, established businesses, and professionals. She also co-authored the book, “Single by Choice or Chance, the smart woman’s guide to living longer better” to help single women prepare better for their financial future. 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/ === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com​ 🎦 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca​ 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca​ 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Daniele Zanotti is the CEO & President of United Way Greater Toronto. In his over 20 years of experience in the public and non-profit sectors, Daniele’s work is guided by one core value -- to work in and with communities across all sectors to create positive change. As CEO of United Way York Region, he played a pivotal role in the merger of United Ways across Toronto and York Region in 2015. Under his leadership, the organization continues to apply an increasingly regional lens -- in 2018, joining with Peel Region to form United Way Greater Toronto, the largest United Way in the world and largest funder of social services outside of government. This scaled-up approach is improving opportunities for donors, volunteers, and partners across Peel, Toronto and York Region, and building capacity to expand local investments. Daniele holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Toronto and sits on advisory committees and boards across the region. 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/ === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com 🎦 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Agnes Lan is the founder of Kinderdrop - an occupancy booking system for temporary childcare solutions at licensed daycares across North America. Described as influential and inspirational by her clients and peers, Agnes Lan helps organizations grow through change. She has a knack for breaking down complex strategies into tangible business tactics. Leading the way in Sales Transformation for SMBs and Enterprises alike. Agnes has considerable experience on the assessment, strategy, design and implementation of business transformations in various industries with a focus on Sales - customer focused business strategies, organization design, sales efficiency and transformation. Agnes has consulted for clients in Broadcast and Media, Advertising and Marketing, Distribution and Warehousing, Education, Manufacturing, Professional Services and Construction. With degrees from the University of Toronto, Indiana University Kelley School of Business, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Harvard Business School, her passion for learning contributes to numerous professional designations as a Professional Engineer, Lean Black Belt Professional and ADKAR Change Management Practitioner. 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/ === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com​ 🎦 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca​ 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca​ 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Heather Skoll teaches people to live deliberately and expand their comfort zone in wellness through online movement classes,sitting, standing with the chair, or on the floor. Yoga, breathing, relaxation, and bodymind techniques, meditation, and mindfulness are incorporated into short classes.. I see clients 1:1 who want to delve deeper into their She is a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher ,a Certified Rubenfeld Synergist, and a Distinguished Toastmaster. Chronic pain and physical issues have forced me to find new ways to stay active and find joy in movement. I discovered that many others face similar challenges, and need movement and support, especially during these pandemic times. I help to bridge a gap for 60+ adults who feel 35 in their minds, but not in their bodies. As a speaker, I curate dynamic sessions to help audiences expand their knowledge, connection, and experience with wellness beyond medicine. 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/ === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com​ 🎦 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca​ 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca​ 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Margaret Hachey is the Managing Director of GroYourBiz, an organization that builds peer-to-peer advisory boards for women entrepreneurs. She was previously the owner of Duocom Canada Inc. She founded the company in Toronto in 1980 and with organic growth and acquisitions expanded coast to coast. Its success earned it recognition as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Private Companies. Chatelaine and Profit magazine recognized her over a 10 year period as ranking in the top 10 of the Top 100 Women business owners in Canada. A sought after keynote speaker, Margaret has addressed audiences across the country on various topics. Honoured numerous times for her accomplishments, most recently recognized at the BMO Celebration Women Event as a Trailblazer and Innovator. 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/ === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com​ 🎦 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca​ 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca​ 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Sheri Kurtz is the founder of Sherlase Clinic Ltd - Medical Esthetics Clinic with a new a expansion of "The Sherlase Spa". Living in Markham with her husband Garry and dog Luke, Sheri enjoys family life at the lake and their combined five grandsons (with more on the way!). As a single Mom of two little girls, in 2000 Sheri purchased one of the first laser hair removal machines in Ontario and founded Sherlase Clinic Ltd. Since then, Sherlase has grown to become a sought-after Medical Esthetics clinic known for its integrity and innovative approach towards anti-aging. In 2019 following 5 months of construction, Sheri and her design team created an exquisite ladies Spa addition and expanded Sherlase in order to fully cater to the needs of the discerning women. After 21 years and developing a highly experienced team, Sheri is proud of what has been created. The new Sherlase Clinic and Spa was born. Sheri has always had a strong bond to the community and has enjoyed a great work/life balance where helping and being involved with local charities has always been her passion. Sherlase Clinic and Spa has allowed her to generously donate to many charities and she enjoys her longstanding roll as committee member with the Celebration of Hope Luncheon for Markham Stouffville Hospital. With a strong background in Advertising and Public Relations, along with experience in running multiple family businesses, Sheri has a true entrepreneurial spirit. Her love of business, marketing and building customer relationships has resulted in requests for her to speak to many high-profile groups and professional speaking venues where she shares her knowledge and passion for being the best. 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/ === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com​ 🎦 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca​ 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca​ 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Chantal Carter is the founder of Love & Nudes - a line of skin tone wire-free bras and panties for women of colour; nude for all skin tones. They are Canada’s 1st diverse line of skin tone products. She is an entrepreneur who has worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years as a Stylist, Image Consultant, and magazine Style Director. Chantal’s passion to uplift women of colour through fashion caused her to develop a diverse skin tone intimates line called Love & Nudes. This brand is more than just fashion, it's a social movement connecting women and celebrating the beauty of difference. She believes apparel and cosmetics should be accessible to all in a manner that allows them to celebrate their skin tone and personal style. 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/ === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com​ 🎦 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca​ 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca​ 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Tina Finelli and Caroline Wiley are the co-founders of SeeWhatSheCanDo - a digital community that unites active women and their supporters around the power of sport. 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/ === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com​ 🎦 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca​ 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca​ 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Tessa Thomas is the founder of Recruit-HQ - a student-athlete community where anyone can find and anonymously share real-time ratings and reviews about specific experiences with specific NCAA athletic programs—all for free. She played NCAA DI softball at Winthrop University (SC) where she was a part of two Big South Conference Championship teams, earned numerous athletic and academic honours, and was recently named a 2020 inductee into the Winthrop University Athletics Hall of Fame. 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/helping-young-athletes-navigate-in-the-world-of-college-athletic-programs-with-tessa-thomas === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com​ 🎦 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca​ 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca​ 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Zuly Matallana is the founder & CEO TIARA Bliss - a company that makes revolutionary shower caps that fully eliminate water, humidity and frizz. It keeps your hair dry in the bath or shower so you can protect your hair in style. She has appeared on Dragons' Den Season 14 Episode 3 and nominated for WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women 2020 by BMO. 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/from-the-corporate-world-to-dragons-den-with-zuly-matallana === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com 🎦 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Erich Ko is the Co-Founder & CEO of Hop In Technologies - a logistics software service that offers a customized shuttle solution for the daily commute. Their shuttle solutions help companies improve access to the workplace by extending the reach of transit. His experience ranges from government to early stage startups, beginning with his work in Public Relations and Internal Protocol at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. In his work with startups, Erich specializes in Organic Growth & Partnerships. More recently, he joined the UNDP Bluetribe Accelerator in Cambodia and LatAm Startups as an advisor. Erich studied Business Law at Ryerson University and is an alumnus of the DMZ and the Next 36. 🗒️ Full Show Notes  at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/evolutionizing-the-commute-to-work-with-erich-ko === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com 🎦 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Malak Sidky, is the founder of Health Care Event Planning - a boutique firm specializing in the health care industry. She is a professor at Fanshawe College where she has taught Math for Hospitality and Risk Management. She also teaches Event Marketing & Promotions at Conestoga College. In this conversation, we talk about: • The importance of having a business plan. • The benefits of having a mentor and coach. • How to avoid spreading yourself thin by tapping into resources like interns and new hires. • And much more... 🗒️ Find Malak at: https://healthcareeventplanning.com === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com 🎬 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Jody Steinhauer is the founder and president of The Bargains Group - a discount wholesaler that provides retailers, charities and NFP's as well as individuals, discounted basics plus donations. Their latest division is Kits For a Cause where they help groups do team building and volunteering in groups with massive impact. She has been the esteemed recipient of TRBoT’s Business Leader of the Year Award, Rotman Canadian Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Canada’s Top 40 Under 40. In this conversation, we talk about: • Aligning your values with the company you work for. • An easy way to stand out as a business in Canada. • The importance of giving back and doing good as a business. • And much more... 🗒️ Find Jody at: www.bargainsgroup.com www.kitsforacause.com === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com 🎬 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Eric C Tappenden is the founder of Chapel Ridge Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, a full service funeral home. Eric is a social worker by profession, and was a senior civil servant at Queen's Park from 1977 - 1989. His last position there was as Director of Business Regulation in the Ministry of Consumer & Commercial Relations. Eric has been deeply involved in the community he serves, including Past Chair roles at Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation, the Markham Board of Trade, Markham Theatre, Markham Prayer Breakfast and the Markhaven Foundation. Eric has been Vice Chair of the Board at Bereaved Families of Ontario - York Region, the Character Council of York Region, and is currently Co-Chair of the York Region Police Appreciation Committee. Eric and Chapel Ridge have received many awards and honours including: The Mayor of Markham's Meritorious Service Award (2019), the Queen's Golden & Diamond Jubilee Medals for Community Service (2002 & 2012), the Markham Board of Trade Anthony Roman Award for Business Person of the Year (2005) and High Quality & Service Award (2012), and the YMCA Peace Medallion (2010), among others. In this conversation, we talk about: • How he grew his funeral home from the ground up. • The importance of serving and thinking of your community’s needs. • How he stood out from his competitors. • And much more... 🗒️ Find Eric at: www.chapelridgefh.com === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com 🎬 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Anu Yogeswaran is the founder of Anu's GenZ Public Speaking and Leadership Skills School - a program that prepares Generation Z for the future by teaching leadership skills early on. Empower, Educate, and Execute is a motto Anu now lives by as she focuses on elevating the playing field of Generation Z's future. She envisions a world where youth can go into the workforce of the future and thrive. Although Anu has been focusing on training younger kids, she has also had experience training adults in the area of soft skills development, leadership and project management. In this conversation, we talk about: • The importance of learning soft skills (aka leadership skills, power skills, success skills) and building these skills at an early age. • How to understand Gen Z. • Anu’s experience in acting and how it led to love of public speaking -- taking classes and eventually teaching it. • And much more... 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/anu-yogeswaran === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com​ 🎬 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca​ 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca​ 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

Eleanor Beaton is the founder of SafiMedia, an education and coaching company for women entrepreneurs. She is on a mission to double the number of women entrepreneurs who scale past $1M by 2030 through storytelling, business coaching, and educational content. Eleanor is the host of the Power + Presence + Position podcast, one of Canada's top-ranked shows for entrepreneurs. She's also the former chair of the Visiting Women's Executive Exchange Program at the Yale School of Management. In this conversation, we talk about: • The driving force behind her desire for having economic power. • How niching down and turning away clients led to more growth. • Why it’s important to focus on growing your business through assets instead of more hustle. • And much more... 🗒️ Full Show Notes at: https://revupyourpotential.ca/eleanor-beaton === 🎙️ Hosted by: Hilda Gan - https://peoplebrightconsulting.com​ 🎬 Produced by: 6 Story - https://6story.ca​ 🤗 Visit us: https://revupyourpotential.ca​ 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://revupyourpotential.ca/youtube

#breakingpodcast #podcast #torontoIn this episode of Breaking, we sit down with Vanessa Pimentel, who has taught grades K to 12 in Ontario for over 11 years.In the last two years, Vanessa taught grade 8 in Brampton, Ontario. She is currently taking some time off from the School Board to explore other areas in teaching - with a focus on holistic education. She hopes to take everything she has learned and open her own education centre for children in the future. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:• Growing up with her grandmother and how it nurtured her ability to connect with people on a deeper level.• Her struggles with adjusting to school and how it affected her decision to become a teacher.• Wanting to be accepted in school vs following your own intuition.• Being diagnosed with cancer and her downward spiral taking control of her life.• Her road to recovery.• How she learned to love herself.• And much more.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GUEST:Reach out to Vanessa at Pimentel_Vanessa@outlook.com======🌐 EXPLORE THE SHOW:Visit https://thebreakingshow.com for all episodes of the show.🎙️ HOSTED BY:Muhammad Kermalli - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/muhammadkermalliTriena McGuirk - https://linkedin.com/in/triena-mcguirk-bsw-msw-rsw-576a2a10a/🎦 PRODUCED BY:Min Woo Park & Diana Hong @ 6 Story - https://6story.ca

#breakingpodcast #podcast #torontoIn this episode of Breaking, we sit down with Master Akmal Farah, CEO and coach at Authentic Taekwondo in Markham.Master Farah began his Taekwondo practice in April of 1994 and in 1997 he went on to win his first Canadian National Championships in the Bantam weight division. He credits his motivation and inspiration to Grand Master Young Su Choung and Coach Tino Dossantos. Master Farah has competed at many world championships, Pan American and other international events successfully. He has finished top 8 at the world championships and earned a bronze medal at the Pan Am Championships, through 4 years on the Nationals Team. During his tenure on Team Canada he served many terms as its team captain, where he now brings that same dedication and drive to Authentic Taekwondo.IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:• Fleeing a war-torn country and immigrating to Canada.• Learning to make sacrifices at a young age for his family.• Adjusting to a new lifestyle and not taking things for granted.• How he dealt with racism in the 80s and 90s and how it has molded his stance on bullying.• Helping children understand how they can use their voice to communicate how they feel instead of using physical violence when faced with bullying.• Taking losses as lessons.• And much more.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GUEST:Find Master Akmal Farah at https://www.authentictkd.ca======🌐 EXPLORE THE SHOW:Visit https://thebreakingshow.com for all episodes of the show.🎙️ HOSTED BY:Muhammad Kermalli - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/muhammadkermalliTriena McGuirk - https://linkedin.com/in/triena-mcguirk-bsw-msw-rsw-576a2a10a/🎦 PRODUCED BY:Min Woo Park & Diana Hong @ 6 Story - https://6story.ca

#breakingpodcast #podcast #torontoIn this episode of Breaking, we sit down with Ariel Benavidez, a certified Breathwork Facilitator who focuses on helping people navigate the internal space of emotions and thought. He combines his training of meditation, breathwork, holding space and modelling presence to help you rebalance the ego and dismantle any limiting beliefs that prevent you from living life with a sense of wholeness and self-acceptance.IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:• Learning to hold yourself accountable• How journaling helped him express his authentic self.• Using journaling as a form of non-judgemental expression to help you develop a better relationship with yourself.• Recognizing moments of anxiety and understanding his discomforts.• Using creative expression to make changes in yourself and help you manage your feelings.• And much more.LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GUEST:Find Ariel Benavidez at https://arielbenavidez.com======🌐 EXPLORE THE SHOW:Visit https://thebreakingshow.com for all episodes of the show.🎙️ HOSTED BY:Muhammad Kermalli - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/muhammadkermalliTriena McGuirk - https://linkedin.com/in/triena-mcguirk-bsw-msw-rsw-576a2a10a/🎦 PRODUCED BY:Min Woo Park & Diana Hong @ 6 Story - https://6story.ca

#breakingpodcast #podcast #torontoIn this episode of Breaking, Triena sits down with Muhammad, our co-host and the founder Skytek - a Success Centre for business owners and professionals, located in Richmond Hill, Ontario. He has worked globally across several industries including, IT, Logistics, Virtual Offices, Legal Services, Finance/Investment, and HR. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:• Not conforming to social standards and learning to accept yourself for who you are.Constantly moving from country to country and the difficulties of adapting as a child.• How the death of his mother affected him and how he managed grief.• Embodying the principles of martial arts and using them in all purposes of life.• Resurfacing feelings of fear and how to deal with them.• Recognizing opportunities when they come to you.• And much more.ABOUT MUHAMMAD KERMALLI:Muhammad Kermalli was born into an immigrant family that migrated several times in life. From Son, to Brother, to Husband, to Father, Muhammad’s family is at the core of his journey along with those he has met at intersections of play, travel, and work.He’s curious, enjoys the creative side of life, and loves people, oh and dessert too.Muhammad strives to work smart, play hard, stay balanced, and live life to the fullest.Find Muhammad at https://linkedin.com/in/muhammadkermalli======🌐 EXPLORE THE SHOW:Visit https://thebreakingshow.com for all episodes of the show.🎙️ HOSTED BY:Muhammad Kermalli - https://ca.linkedin.com/in/muhammadkermalliTriena McGuirk - https://linkedin.com/in/triena-mcguirk-bsw-msw-rsw-576a2a10a/🎦 PRODUCED BY:Min Woo Park & Diana Hong @ 6 Story - https://6story.ca