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Rachel Thexton Connects

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Rachel Thexton Connects hosts conversations that bring us together for authentic discussion on everything Vancouver. Hosted by Thexton PR Principal, Rachel Thexton, guests include media, bloggers and digital content creators, in addition to local business and political leaders, and under-represented voices who must be heard. With a focus on learning, connecting, and inclusion, Rachel is also focused on breaking down stigmas and stereotypes related to mental health and substance use. Rachel Thexton Connects presents dynamic discussions on issues affecting Vancouver. Be Kind and Truly Connect!
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Greater Vancouver CEO Steven Stark of Tsawwassen Nation shares his story of adversity and how he built an incredibly successful business, Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc, while leading others to find their way and embrace their Indigenous culture.  Steven Stark's mentor, and a Tsawwassen Nation elder and leader, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend.Passing of Chief Swәnnәset Ken Baird: August 2, 2022 - Tsawwassen First Nation Plenty Of Plates | Charitable Team Building Vancouver | A Better Life Foundation | Feeding, Training and Employment Charity Canada Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc. (@tsawwassen__shuttles) • Instagram photos and videos RachelThextonConnects (@rachelthextonconnects) • Instagram photos and videos Music by Lofium from Pixabay
In this heartfelt monologue, Rachel Thexton dives deep into the need for solidarity with Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighting the stark contrasts in support when compared to movements like Black Lives Matter. With a candid discussion on the toxic aspects of our culture, Rachel shares her personal reflections on faith, mental health, and the importance of open dialogue about challenging subjects. She also introduces her upcoming guest, Steven Stark, an Indigenous man whose inspiring story of resilience and success promises to offer hope and insight. Tune in to hear an engaging exploration of advocacy, community, and personal growth in today's world. Music by Lofium from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.
In this Public Relations monologue, I provide 5 do’s and 5 don’ts, based on my mistakes, successes, and feedback from journalists and digital leaders. Video by MeD from Pixabay Video by InOldNews from Pixabay Video by Okan Caliskan from Pixabay Video by Coverr-Free-Footage from Pixabay Co-Produce by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo
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New digital tool, Level Up, designed to support labour intensive talent as they experience high rates of substance related harms. Digital Public Square’s Effie Argyropoulos joins me to discuss this urgent need and her journey to working in the nonprofit space. If you are struggling, you are not alone. Please reach out. Level Up Canada (@levelupcdn) • Instagram photos and videos Level Up Empowering Indigenous Careers | Workforce Warriors St. Stephen's Community House: Welcome Home - Vancouver Island Construction Association guyfelicella (@guyfelicella) / X Sarah Blyth - Gerszak (@sarahblyth) / X Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) / X Music by Lofi from Pixabay.com Co-produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.
National nonprofit Digital Public Square’s Effie Argyropoulos joins me to discuss Level Up Canada- an interactive digital tool building awareness about opioid risks and offering resources and links to support services for substance use challenges. The tool focuses on those working in labour-intensive industries. Video by duyên chu thị thanh from Pixabay Music by Yuri Gabriel from Pixabay Level Up Level Up Canada (@levelupcdn) • Instagram Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.
Indigenous culture, education, business, future leaders, and Squamish Nation Hereditary Chief Ian Campbell’s story. Ian Campbell (@Chief_Ian) / X Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) / X Indian Residential School Survivors Society Protect Our Indigenous Sisters Society Music by TVARI from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel thexton and Angel Araujo.
I am privileged to announce my second podcast guest of season #3, Chief Ian Campbell- Hereditary Chief of The Squamish Nation .What an amazing opportunity to learn from a leader who has extensive Indigenous cultural knowledge, and a wealth of experience that provides him with noteworthy insights on topics such as education, Indigenous land negotiations, and the next generation of Indigenous business leaders. Episode coming soon! Music by Roman Belov from Pixabay. Co-Produce by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo
Kid Carson tells his story, discusses his split from radio, and shares what’s next for the on-air voice, and popular media persona, many Vancouverites have spent decades tuned into. https://foodbank.bc.ca/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw05i4BhDiARIsAB_2wfBuUWp-1pc80w1TxTZ0NguWYC52aVTfyS9bQvqENUN-G7a0nQ5FEbwaAtfQEALw_wcB https://www.kidcarson.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kidcarsonshow https://www.instagram.com/rachelthextonconnects/ Co-Produced by Rachel thexton and Angel Araujo.
We are launching season #3 presenting the first episode of the season next week! We will be visual, and I will still be nervous to speak into that mic, yet incredibly humbled by the phenomenal guests who agree to join me. You will not hear this content anywhere else. I make sure of it by following my heart and instincts and using this amazing platform to present episodes to remember. Join me wherever you listen to podcasts.  Music by stare8sound from Pixabay Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo
As valuable traditional news continues to see layoffs and downscaling within the industry, Canada’s fastest growing digital news platform Daily Hive just set up shop in their eighth North American market, Victoria BC. Darcy Matheson spent most of her career working in top broadcast news jobs before taking on the role of leading content for the digital success story. Hear more about Darcy’s journey, why she feels that Daily Hive continues to resonate amongst Canadians, how she navigated the site through rough waters, and more. Enjoy! Worldwide | Dress for Success Working toward a humane society for all animals - Vancouver Humane Society BC SPCA | The B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Darcy Matheson (@darcynews) / X (twitter.com) Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) / X (twitter.com) Music by Olexy from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.
From my son throwing up in a garbage can at school due to bullying, to speaking out in 2016, as a business owner with substance use challenges and facing judgment, have we become OK with a culture of unkindness? Sound Effect by Soul_Serenity_Ambience from PixabayCo-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.
BC media personality, and CTV News Vancouver Weather Anchor Ann Luu, overcomes adversity and hustles hard, now sharing her personal story and thoughts on the Canadian media industry. Homepage - BC Cancer Foundation BC SPCA | The B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ann Luu (@ann_luu) / X (19) Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) / X Music by Olexy from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo
Anchor Marketing “Captain” Danielle Gagner talks marketing, the power of brand-building, women in leading roles, and her pivot to business owner. Danielle Gagner (@deegagner1) • Anchor Marketing Agency | #1 Non-Profit & Charity Marketing Hope, Freedom and Dignity for Cambodian Trafficking Survivors (ratanak.org)   Slavery Today (ijm.ca) Music by SoundUniverseStudio from Pixabay. Co-produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo. RachelThextonConnects
Breanne Felicella is both a Certified Counselor and a Digital Content Creator via her 17.5K+ followers on Instagram, and beyond where she is known as @DiaryofaPeoplePleaser. We discuss boundaries, self-awareness, knowing what you want and, contrary to society today, focusing on yourself! Enjoy. Resources - Care For Women RachelThextonConnects Music by Zakhar Valaha from Pixabay Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo
Mary Sheridan of @MaryInVancity joins me to talk digital, AI, her story, and more. Don’t miss this informative and fun discussion. You will learn something. I sure did! Home | Options Community Services Dr. Peter Centre (drpeter.org) ACCESS - Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society - Home (accessfutures.com) Music by Johnathon Horner from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.
One of the first to lead in Vancouver digital content creation joins me this week to tell her story and to share her insights on the digital space and where it may be heading. Mary Sheridan as you may know as MaryInVanCity joins me tomorrow on Rachel Thexton Connects. Don’t miss it! Music by Maksym Dudchyk from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.
This World’s Ours-a play, care, and support centre where all children feel welcome, belonging, and safety, unconditionally. We discuss neurodiversity, with a focus on ADHD, as more Canadian children are experiencing challenges with education, camps, and simply being a healthy and happy child in BC. Children who are neurodiverse are often falling through the cracks. Spectrum Mothers Support Society | North Vancouver, BC About the Program - BabyGoRound This Worlds Ours Centre (@thisworldsourscentre) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay Co-produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo
Wade Grant returns to the podcast to talk about the Musqueam tradition of canoe races in the Fraser River. Wade also answers questions about his seeking the nomination for the Liberal Party of Canada in the Vancouver riding of Quadra. wadeforquadra.com Wade Grant (@WadeGrant) Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo
TheDumbDads - stay-at-home-dads producing funny and relatable online parenting content that have over 1 million followers feeling better about the everyday challenges of raising kids! End Child Hunger in America | No Kid Hungry Kevin Laferriere & Evan Berger (@thedumbdads) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel Thexton (@rachelthextonconnects) • Instagram photos and videos Music by Sergio Prosvirini from Pixabay Co-produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo
Stay at home dads and LA-based content creators Evan Berger and Kevin Laferriere are known as TheDumbDads to their 1 million digital followers. Their content is a hilarious take on the lazy dad jokes implying that dads can't get anything right. Having appeared on The Today Show, Ellen, Good Morning America, and now, Rachel Thexton Connects, their humour about everyday parenting has me scrolling Instagram more than I should! I look forward to welcoming Evan and Kevin of TheDumbDads to the podcast this week. Dumb Dad Podcast Kevin Laferriere & Evan Berger (@thedumbdads) • Instagram photos and videos Music by Grand_Project from Pixabay. Co-produed by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo
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