Generation No Limit with Akash Sidhu

In 2012, Tareq Hadhad was studying to be a doctor in Syria, and his family owned a successful chocolate company. Things changed in an instant when bombs destroyed their home and chocolate factory. The family fled to safety in Lebanon, and three years later, were welcomed to Canada as refugees. They settled in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, a town of 5,000 people, who rallied around the family. “I had a lot of great expectations of enjoying the freedom and human rights and all the values this country stands for,” he says. “But, as a newcomer, there were also barriers with language, skills and recognition of qualifications.” Facing too many challenges to return to medicine, Hadhad had the idea to re-establish the family chocolate business, but with a new purpose and new name — Peace by Chocolate. It’s chocolate with a message of peace, acceptance, resilience and love. 

Gurdeep Pandher joins us as the third guest on the Generation No Limit podcast.   Gurdeep Pandher is a Yukon based, Bhangra artist and educator. He creates performance pieces that bring together people from all backgrounds while promoting inclusivity. Currently, he is best known for bringing joy, hope and positivity during the pandemic through his online dance classes and videos. The dance performances and videos are watched by millions of viewers throughout the world. Gurdeep’s works have been published by many international art and media organizations including BBC News, CBC National, The Globe and Mail, NBC, etc. Gurdeep was also named “This week’s Greatest Canadian” by Global News Radio! Gurdeep’s sessions are a good workout and a happy way to introduce physical activity.

Peter Mansbridge, the former anchor of CBC’s The National for over 30 years and the man with the distinctive deep voice joins us to share his wisdom. 

Kilian Kleinschmidt is an international networker, humanitarian and refugee expert with over 25 years of experience in a wide range of countries, emergencies and refugee camps as United Nations official, Aid worker and Diplomat. He is the founder and CEO of the startup Innovation and Planning Agency (IPA), which aims to connect marginalised parts of the globe with the technological resources and know-how needed to catalyse change. Kilian Kleinschmidt became known as the Mayor of Za’atari when he managed the refugee camp of Za’atari in Northern Jordan from 2013-2014 on behalf of UNHCR. Now he is challenging the Humanitarian Aid Sector through a range of new and unorthodox partnerships, technologies and ways of financing. He is advisor to governments, international organizations as well as social businesses, and a renowned public speaker at conferences, TEDx and other events.