In this episode, we sit down with Ari Goldstein, a researcher whose work bridges academia, advocacy, and community action. Ari is a Research Assistant with the 2SLGBTQIA+ Emancipatory Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (REKH) at the University of Alberta, where they explore the sociolegal history of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada and the lived experiences of queer entrepreneurs across the Atlantic provinces. With an academic foundation in sociology and criminology and a Master of Planning from the U...
In this episode, we sit down with Mica B. Daurie (she/her) — a trailblazing advocate, consultant, and thought leader whose career has reshaped the landscape of equity and inclusion across Nova Scotia and beyond. As the first openly transgender woman to work at Halifax City Hall and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, Mica has turned lived experience into transformative leadership. From her beginnings in Mi'kma'ki to founding her own consulting firm, Mica’s journey is one of courage, pers...
Dr. Megan Ross is a lawyer, academic, and human rights advocate whose career spans international policy work, groundbreaking legal research, and now, the reinvention of estate planning in Nova Scotia. After being called to the bar in 2010, Megan practiced at a major Calgary firm before earning a Master of Laws from NYU and contributing to UNICEF’s policy department. She later completed her doctorate in law at the University of Toronto, teaching queer and feminist legal theory at both Emory Un...
Orphaned at a young age and shaped by displacement, danger, and resilience, Adeb Arianson has turned survival into advocacy. From Afghanistan to Canada, Adeb’s journey has spanned NGOs, government councils, and international organizations, always centering the fight for human rights, LGBTQ+ rights, youth empowerment, and gender-based violence prevention. Now a sociology student at Dalhousie University, Adeb combines academic study with lived experience, bridging survivor wisdom, program facil...
In this episode, we sit down with Seon Yuzyk, PhD (ABD), a political science doctoral candidate at the University of Alberta whose life journey is as compelling as his research. Born and raised in Guyana between two sugarcane plantations, Seon reflects on his early childhood experiences and how the legacies of resource extraction shaped his worldview. We explore his years working in Alberta’s oil sands—nearly seven years in supply chain and warehousing—and the profound mental, social, and env...
In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Munro (she/her), award-winning event specialist and founder of Loop In Events, to explore the power of inclusivity in the events industry. Michelle believes every gathering should reflect the diversity and uniqueness of the people attending, and she’s built her work around creating spaces where everyone truly feels welcome. As a Rainbow Registered business through Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce, Michelle brings both expertise and heart to th...
This week, we’re joined by Kaia Maeve Tingley, a visionary who’s redefining the relationship between technology and real life. With over 25 years in IT and two decades as a massage and shiatsu therapist and martial arts instructor, Kaia brings a rare perspective—one that bridges the digital and the embodied. As the founder of the Web Makers Circle, Kaia helps small business owners and founders build websites rooted in trust, authenticity, and human connection—without the hype, hustle, or cook...
This week, we sit down with Terri M. Roberts — educator, speaker, researcher, and founder of The Pink Dumbbell Problem. With over 20 years of experience in education and leadership, Terri brings a powerful voice to the intersections of fitness, feminism, and philosophy. As the creator of The Pink Dumbbell Problem YouTube channel, based on her groundbreaking master’s thesis, Terri is the first researcher to connect feminist theory and agnotology—the study of ignorance—with fitness instruction ...
In this episode, we sit down with Kimesha Walters — an award-winning Jamaican entrepreneur and CEO of Oasis Integrated Communications — to dive into her inspiring journey from the rich cultural roots of Jamaica to the fast-paced world of Canadian public relations and brand storytelling. With more than a decade of experience helping brands like Adidas, Scotiabank, and Microsoft become seen, heard, and remembered, Kimesha shares how she navigated the transition between countries, built new rela...
In this episode, we sit down with Romaine Rhoden — a seasoned Jamaican filmmaker, cinematographer, and visual storyteller — to explore his creative journey from the vibrant streets of Jamaica to the diverse landscape of Canada’s film industry. With over a decade of experience behind the camera, Romaine shares how he rebuilt his network from the ground up after immigrating, the challenges of finding clients in a new country, and how his Jamaican heritage continues to shape his authentic storyt...
Robert Wolofsky, ing., M.Eng. Structural Engineer | Project Manager | Industrial Innovator With over 15 years of experience in structural engineering, Robert Wolofsky brings deep expertise in heavy industrial projects, with a particular focus on steel mill building design. A graduate of McGill University with both B.Eng and M.Eng degrees, Robert currently works at CIMA+ in the Energy & Resources sector, where he's played a key role in over 300 structural projects across industries includi...
Dr. Michelle Greenwell Michelle's passion is to understand the body and its freedom to move and find joy. A dance educator for over 40 years, Michelle has experienced the love of dance, the joy of dance education, the pain of injury, the stress of running a business, and the bliss of watching someone happy and smiling because of the music and the dance bursting to get out through movement and expression. Dance Debut Inc began in 1988 offering formal instruction in such dance forms as tap, ste...
Samantha Cochrane is a Registered Nurse and aesthetic injector with over two years of hands-on experience in neuromodulators, dermal fillers, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), microneedling, and advanced skin health. Her practice blends medical precision with a deep passion for aesthetics, empowering clients to feel confident and radiant in their own skin. Before transitioning into aesthetics, Sam built a strong clinical foundation in acute care—beginning in orthopaedic trauma and later specializin...
Melody Lumen is a seasoned software developer and entrepreneur who exemplifies the power of meaningful connections in transforming careers. Currently serving as Lead Software Engineer for Gander Social—a groundbreaking project to migrate the BlueSky codebase to a data sovereign platform in Canada—Melody brings over 8 years of technical expertise in backend development, having held senior roles at companies like Veritree Technology Inc., Guild Software Inc., and Alongside Inc. But Melody's jou...
Catherine Morley, PhD, RD, FDC Catherine's (they/them) work comprises writing, research, speaking, mentoring, advocacy, art making related to their two primary research interests, how eating and feeding fundamentally change when living with changed health status or at the end of life, and queering dietetics. Cath is also interested in the history of dietetics and dietetic practices in Canada. Cath is registered as a dietitian in Nova Scotia, a Death Doula Candidate (Home Hospice Associa...
Catherine Morley, PhD, RD, FDC Catherine's (they/them) work comprises writing, research, speaking, mentoring, advocacy, art making related to their two primary research interests, how eating and feeding fundamentally change when living with changed health status or at the end of life, and queering dietetics. Cath is also interested in the history of dietetics and dietetic practices in Canada. Cath is registered as a dietitian in Nova Scotia, a Death Doula Candidate (Home Hospice Associa...
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As an experienced IT professional, Matt works as an Account Manager and Technical Consultant at Adaptive Office Solutions. With a passion for Cybersecurity, he combines technical expertise and leadership to drive innovative solutions. He excels in leading cross-functional initiatives and mentoring junior colleagues, fostering environments that encourage creativity and problem-solving. Matt's skills include Cloud Solutions, SaaS, Next-Gen Firewalls, EDR Tools, Linux, Windows, and Networking, e...
Today’s guest is Jewels — a mental health advocate, educator, certified life coach, and the founder of Hopeful Horizons, the brand behind Breathe, a premium guided mental health journal that helps midlife women feel more grounded and calm, while reducing anxiety and stress. Hopeful Horizons is dedicated solely to Jewels’s line of premium guided journals that offer simple, supportive tools to help women reconnect with themselves. Her earlier journals, created under her broader company Jewels W...