Best Alix Robinson Podcasts (2025)

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S3 Finale - Episode 17: Laughter, Tears, and the Ultimate Showdown – A Love Letter to Season 3 ❤️ 43:09

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Can you believe it’s the end of Season 3?!? This season brought us meaningful discussions about grief, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome, as well as explorations of what it means to navigate chaos both online and in our daily lives. We’ve had unforgettable moments, like the joy of hosting an episode while Colleen was anxiously awaiting news of beco…

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Episode 83 - Julia Norcross - Preventing the Summer Slide 17:54

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Join our host, Dan Laxer, as he welcomes Julia Norcross, Programs Manager at ABC Life Literacy Canada. They dive into the "Summer Slide"—the challenge of students losing some academic gains over summer break. Julia shares practical tips and creative strategies to help families keep their literacy skills sharp while enjoying all those summer adventu…

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S3 - Episode 16 - The Overcommitment Chronicles with Alix & Colleen 49:30

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As we approach the end of the season - can you believe our season finale is in 2 weeks?!? we are diving into something that seems to systematically amp up imposter syndrome...overcommitting. 😪 Is it people-pleasing? A need for external validation? Or just sheer delusion that tomorrow might just have more than 24 hours? Whatever the cause, in this w…

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S3 - Episode 15 - Creative Confidence with Make It Like Megs 48:25

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In our 15th episode, we sit down with Megan - better known as Megs from @makeitlikemegs - whose journey from airline worker and realtor to full-time content creator is filled with creativity, resilience, and a whole lot of DIY spirit. Megs shares how a love of thrifting, a background in real estate, and a passion for sweat-equity home projects led …

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S3 - Episode 14 - From Spreadsheets to Spotlights with Sara Corkum 59:48

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In our 14th episode, we sit down with Sara Corkum, whose inspiring journey took her from finance director to dance studio owner. Sara explains that after years climbing the corporate ladder within several senior finance roles, everything changed for her in the middle of the night, while rocking her sleepless toddler when a seemingly outlandish idea…

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S3 - Episode 13 - Doing it Scared with Kayla Short 1:01:27

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In Episode 13 of the Imposter Sisters podcast, we dive deep into the world of fashion, style, and the courage to be yourself with the ever-charming and insightful Kayla Short. Known for her fearless approach to fashion and her boldness in self-doubt head-on, Kayla unveils the layers of self-discovery and confidence she has had to wade through and c…

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S3 - Episode 12 - The Lens of Loss: Imposter Syndrome & Grief with Ruvi Mugara 59:11

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This week, we take a bit of a different approach with this emotionally resonant episode where we dive into the unexpected ways that grief impacts our sense of self with Ruvi Mugara. In this episode, Ruvi bravely talks to us about the very recent and traumatic loss of her mother and how she is navigating her life as a mother, partner, family member,…

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S3 - Episode 11 - The WFH Roller Coaster 27:46

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Sure, meetings can happen as you lounge in slippers, but what about the challenges that come without the structure of an office? Join us in Episode 11 of The Imposter Sisters Podcast as we swap corporate chic for cozy comfort and kiss those gridlock commutes goodbye. As we swap tales from the front lines of remote work, we chat about the complex re…

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Episode 82 - Alix Adrien - Quebec Board of Black Educators, Diversity and Inclusivity in the Education System, and More 34:43

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In this episode, Dan chats with Alix Adrien, a lifelong educator and President of the Quebec Board of Black Educators (QBBE), a nonprofit education and research institution committed to raising awareness on educational bias, as well as providing academic support and opportunities to communities of colour. Dan chats with Alix about his journey and e…

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S3 - Episode 10 - Capturing Confidence with Nicole Lapierre 1:08:16

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We’re all guilty of having thousands of photos on our phones—snapshots of moments, memories, and let’s be honest, a few too many selfies. But how often do we stop and think about the art of photography? The way a single image can tell a story, capture an emotion, or even shift the way we see ourselves? In this episode, we sit down with the incredib…

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S3 - Episode 9 - From Beginner to Bad Ass with Stephanie Brown 42:51

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In this heartwarming and hilariously honest episode, we chat about all things weddings and the wedding industry...with our very special guest, Stephanie Brown, from Sky's The Limit Event Management. We kick off the conversation with a trip down memory lane, sharing personal anecdotes from our own weddings– the good, the bad, and the dress regrets. …

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S3 - Episode 8 - Embracing The 'No Fear', New Year 37:57

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Annnnnd....we're back! We dusted off our mics and shook off the holiday fog to bring you Episode 8, fresh off an extended January breather – which, let’s be honest, was a bit more extended than we initially planned, but perhaps the perfect way to sum up this episode...where we are giving ourselves (and everyone else) permission for a slower, less s…

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Episode 81 - Barbara Reid - Family Literacy Day 19:43

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Join Dan Laxer and award-winning author and illustrator Barbara Reid in a special Family Literacy episode of the What’s Literacy? podcast. Together, they discuss the importance of learning together as a family, how to foster a love of reading in young children, and so much more. Tune in today and unlock the power of family literacy! Barbara's websi…

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S3 - Episode 7 - Authenticity is a Superpower with Alicia McCarvell 1:12:11

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In this inspiring and candid episode, we sit down with Alicia McCarvell, content creator, storyteller, and with over 7 million followers across a variety of platforms, our first celebrity guest! This episode is packed with humour, heart, and practical wisdom about showing up as yourself, setting boundaries, and finding strength in your relationship…

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S3 - Episode 6 - 'Climbing Cringe Mountain' with Jess & Becca from Alben Lane Candle Co. 54:04

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In this fun and insightful episode, we sit down with lifelong besties Jess and Becca, the dynamic duo behind Alben Lane Candle Co. These two brilliant women have built a thriving business together, winning numerous awards and landing on many "must-watch" lists, all while navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Jess and Becca share their j…

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S3 - Episode 5 - Exploring the connection between ADHD and Imposter Syndrome 35:55

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This week on Imposter Sisters, Alix and Colleen take a different approach - no guest, just the two of us diving into a topic that’s deeply personal. With both of us recently diagnosed with ADHD, we’re opening up about how it intersects with imposter syndrome. In this episode, we explore how ADHD contributes to imposter syndrome, starting with execu…

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Episode 80 - Elizabeth Robinson from ABC Life Literacy Canada - Financial Literacy Month 18:32

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In the latest episode of What’s Literacy?, we have a new podcast host taking the mic! Dan Laxer is a writer with several years' experience in broadcast media and print journalism. He currently covers the west end for The Suburban, and teaches media and podcasting to elementary school students. Dan interviews Elizabeth Robinson from ABC Life Literac…

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S3 - Episode 4 - Finding Purpose Through Mental Health, Family, and Creativity with Martina Kelades 59:57

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Martina Kelades, a mental health advocate, podcast host and actress, whose journey is as impactful as it is diverse. Martina opens up about her early career dedicated to helping others, which soon evolved into a personal commitment to mental health advocacy when she faced her own challenges of overwhelm a…

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S3 - Episode 3 - There's no Prescription for Life with Thanh Phung 51:40

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In Episode 3 of Season 3 of the Imposter Sisters Podcast, we engage with the inspiring Thanh Phung as she takes us through her remarkable transition from pharmacist to the renowned digital creator behind Love and Sundays. Thanh candidly shares her experiences moving from a traditional career path into a pioneering digital role, all while grappling …

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S3 - Episode 2 - The Perfect Storm - Menopause, Fitness, The Internet and Imposter Syndrome 48:36

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In our second episode of the season, we chat with Shaina Falcone about her multifaceted journey as a menopause coach, fitness educator, and emerging influencer in the digital fitness space. Shaina tells us about her internal struggles with imposter syndrome, especially as she stepped into the role of an influencer within the fitness industry. Despi…

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S3 - Episode 1 - Getting to the Root of it! 46:38

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In this episode, Alix and Colleen dive deep into the root causes of Imposter Syndrome. We break down what causes Imposter Syndrome and chat about how it sneaks into our everyday lives. From self-doubt to societal pressures, we explore where these feelings originate and how they impact us. It’s perfect timing to be discussing this as we both feel a …

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Episode 79 - Brigid Hayes - International Literacy Day 46:10

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Today's episode is dedicated to International Literacy Day, which is observed annually on September 8th around the world. This day serves as a reminder for policymakers, practitioners, and the public about the crucial significance of literacy in building a more just, peaceful, and sustainable society. In this episode, Wendy Seys, president of LQ’s …

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S2 - Episode 20 - The Ultimate Speed Round Show Down Season Finale 33:41

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We close our second season with The Ultimate Speed Round Show Down as we dip into our box of questions and seek to share a little more about ourselves! In this episode you'll find a few laughs, a few touching moments, a great many surprises, a few things you likely already know... but mostly, just Alix and Colleen being completely themselves. A HUG…

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S2 - Episode 19 - Jess Clerke - Ultimate Hype Girl 54:25

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On this episode of Imposter Sisters we chat with fellow podcaster Jess Clerk about her “Year of Confidence” project, its impact on her journey, and how she transformed into the ultimate hype girl. Inspired by Shonda Rhimes's "Year of Yes", Jess created the "Year of Confidence" project to try new things, find who she was... what made her Jess. When …

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S2 - Episode 18 - Ann-Marie Flinn - Finding the Champion in You 39:58

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Ann-Marie Flinn is an Empowerment Coach working with women and organizations around mindset, performance, and well-being to create a “champion mindset”! We chatted about Ann-Marie’s struggles with Imposter Syndrome, how she often “plays the small game”, how we so often compare ourselves to others, our fears of judgement, our backgrounds and how tho…

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S2 - Episode 17 - Michelle McCann - Unravelling it All 1:10:09

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Living in Truro with her one-eyed chihuahua, Michelle McCann has embraced small town living like a champ. Owner of Bold and Italic, Michelle is a marketing and social media entrepreneur. Because of the similarities in our careers, the three of us had a fabulous chat about working in this digital landscape including social media frustrations and the…

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S2 - Episode 16 - Live Recording with Dr. Ashley Margeson 1:06:12

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What do salsa dancing, treading water, traffic lights, banking, and white space have in common? Well... Dr. Ashley and the absolute best analogies imaginable! Dr. Ashley Margeson, a naturopathic doctor with Cornerstone Naturopathic and podcaster at The Superwoman Code, joined us on the mic for our second Imposter Roster live recording and networkin…

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S2 - Episode 15 - Bonus Episode - Cs The Day! 23:34

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For International Women's Day, the Imposter Sisters were invited to host a conversation about Imposter Syndrome, finding our voices, and speaking up. The presentation was so well received that we decided to do a Bonus Episode to chat about what we've discovered from our guests (and ourselves) since starting this podcast. Not only that, but we've tu…

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Episode 78 - Enza Ciampanelli, Mie Cook, and Malena Maguiña from The Learning Exchange- Working with Adult Learners 22:12

1y ago22:12

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Welcome to Episode 1 of season 12! Today’s episode is in honour of Adult Learners’ Week, which takes place every year during the first week of April. Adult Learners' Week recognizes the perseverance and achievements of adult learners who may be returning to school or learning a new skill, while juggling other commitments. To celebrate, Jessica spea…

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S2 - Episode 14 - Carrie Faulkner - Simply Glowing 46:32

1+ y ago46:32

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Carrie Faulkner met with us mere hours before she was heading out on vacation... and we're thrilled she took the time. This positive, smiley, cheerful woman arrived for our episode, absolutely glowing... and not just because her skin is FANTASTIC! Carrie is on career #3 and as the owner of Bello Day Spa, she loves working with women to help them fi…

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S2 - Episode 13 - Ashley McInnis - Recovering Single Mom 1:00:54

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Ashley McInnis calls herself a ''Recovering Single Mom." At 22, she had her first child. Now, this mom of three boys (a 15 year old and two babes under 3), Ashley chats about the struggles around people pleasing and when Imposter Syndrome first appeared in her life... which was basically when she became a Mom! As an Imposter Syndrome "Soloist", Ash…

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S2 - Episode 12 - Chanelle Jefferson - Connecting through Art 47:39

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Chanelle Jefferson is a beautiful soul! On this week's episode of Imposter Sisters, we chat with Chanelle about her life as an artist and how she came to be both a full-time artist and an Energy Mind and Emotions Practitioner. In this episode we talk about self-discipline, pushing yourself as a creative person, childhood trauma, gratitude, bravery,…

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S2 - Episode 11 - Holly Clarke - Community Builder 42:42

1+ y ago42:42

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If you follow Holly's Housewife Life online, you're well aware that content creator, Holly Clarke, is the ultimate community builder! In this episode, we chat with Holly about her decision to put full-time work as a letter carrier on hold to raise her family, how she's thrown herself into volunteer work with her family, and whether or not she'll re…

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Episode 77 - Greg Birkett - Black Canadian History - Black History Month 30:34

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Greg Birkett is an Ontario-based educational consultant, award-winning educator, author, playwright and slam poet. He is the co-presenter and co-developer of See Us, Learn Us: Teaching the Black Canadian Experience, a nationwide webinar for educators and education stakeholders in partnership with Nelson Education. He has appeared on City TV News an…

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S2 - Episode 10 - Krista Smith - Spreading Confetti 53:35

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Krista Smith is a former elementary school teacher turned coach turned web designer turned StoryBrand Certified Marketing Guide! Currently, she serves women over 40 who want to make the moves to have a thriving online business. Krista is a single mom who enjoys her life with her daughter and her 7-year-old springer spaniel, Riley. She's curious, op…

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Episode 76 - Kristin Dmytriw - Centre for Family Literacy 20:14

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Kristin Dmytriw is the Director of Programs and Training at Centre for Family Literacy in Edmonton, Alberta, where she facilitates and adapts programs to meet the needs of families, and helps build capacity in communities by offering training and resources. In this episode, Laura speaks with Kristin to learn more about what the Centre for Family Li…

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S2 - Episode 9 - Alicia Simms - Have Trailer Will Travel 1:03:29

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If you attended “The Imposter Roster”, our live podcast and networking event, you know that Alicia Simms is a ROCK STAR! Alicia is the Founder and CEO of Rolling Sea Tattooery, Truro Buzz Media and Promotions, and Secret Nova Scotia. She and her husband, Tyson, are also co-producers and hosts of Trailer Travels on Eastlink Community TV. In this epi…

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Episode 75 - Cyndi Owen - Boundaries and Self-Care 37:37

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Cyndi Owen is a social worker, and has worked in the Public Health and Social Services field for about 15 years. Throughout her career, she has garnered comprehensive knowledge on the topic of boundaries and self-care. In this episode, Jessica speaks with Cyndi about why boundaries and self-care are important in maintaining better mental health, as…

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S2 - Episode 8 - A Very Special Imposter Holiday Episode 37:09

1+ y ago37:09

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Does December overwhelm you? Do you find the holidays a struggle at times? Are you feeling a little less than joyful and wondering if others feel the same? On this Holiday Episode of Imposter Sisters, Alix and Colleen dig into the ups and downs of the season. We chat about the magic we strive for, the expectations we have difficulty meeting, and th…

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S2 - Episode 7 - Nicole Myles Brook - Trusting her Intuition 51:19

1+ y ago51:19

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Serial entrepreneur and doer of cool things, Nicole Myles Brook joins us at the Mic. As the 1st female president of a 78 year old business, Nicole chats about how this position came to be and how the role has changed her as she fought through thoughts around both nepotism and imposter syndrome. Nicole talks about bringing your “whole self” to the r…

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Episode 74 - Nadia L. Hohn - Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors 32:27

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Nadia L. Hohn is an award-winning author, children’s educator, and activist. In this episode, Jessica chats with Nadia about the importance of representation, diversity, and inclusion in children’s literature. Nadia’s website: https://www.nadialhohn.com/ Nadia’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@nadialhohnauthor Orca Books (independently-ow…

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S2 - Episode 6 - DeeDee Morris - Chasing the Magic 45:28

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DeeDee Morris tells a story with her photography… and it’s not by accident. She spends time with her subjects prior to putting them in front of the lens so both their authenticity and her magic shine through. In our latest episode of Imposter Sisters, we chat with DeeDee about her craft, her creativity, and her parenthood journey. Self-categorized …

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S2 - Episode 5 - Sam Madore - From Self Sabotage to Self Advocate and beyond. 53:40

1+ y ago53:40

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It’s not surprising that Sam’s last name rhymes with adore because we absolutely adore her!! In this week’s episode of Imposter Sisters, we chat with Sam, podcaster at Let Me Overthink About It”, on mental illness, podcasting, entrepreneurship, PMDD, “playing the victim”, comparing yourself to others, being hard on yourself, the difference between …

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122 - The Pause That Refreshes 15:41

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After the stock market crash in 1929, times were tough and moral was low. Coca Cola created a marketing campaign with the slogan, “The pause that refreshes”. It became more than a simple tagline but a cultural catchphrase. It served as a reminder to take a moment, to pause, and to enjoy a refreshing break and drink Coke of course! In this episode, …

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S2 - Episode 4 - Gabby Chan - Finding Happiness amongst the Chaos 45:28

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Gabby Chan loves going on dates whether it’s a night out with her finance, a fun time out with friends, or a lunch date with her parents… so, sharing about food, restaurants, and places to visit just happened naturally for Gabby. While she shares on her own page, she also spent a few months running the Date Night Halifax account (which she’s recent…

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Episode 73 - Matthew Johnson - Media Literacy 37:14

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Matthew Johnson Director of Education from Media Smarts joins Niamh to talk about Media Literacy Week. Media Literacy Week - October 23rd - 27th "Media Literacy Week is an annual event promoting digital media literacy across Canada, taking place each October. Schools, libraries, museums and community groups organize events and activities throughout…

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121 - Roses and Thorns 18:31

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“Some people grumble that roses have thorns. I am grateful that thorns have roses.” - Alphone Kerr In this episode, Genny spoke about recently celebrating the Canadian Thanksgiving; a time to give thanks for the good in your life. She thought about whether we should offer thanks every day, perhaps in the form of affirmations of gratitude or writing…

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S2 - Episode 3 - Erica Thompson - The Importance of Community 54:23

1+ y ago54:23

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On this episode of Imposter Sisters, Alix brings another family member to the mic as we introduce you to her sister, Erica Thompson. Erica lives in the NWT and is an award winning educator and consultant working with Indigenous Youth. Erica has certainly felt Imposter Syndrome through the years. In the early days of teaching, she knew she didn’t kn…

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120 - Shelby Olson, Co-Owner of Beauty Bark Chocolate 35:53

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Chocolate that makes you glow from the inside out. You can find that saying on the home page of the Beauty Bark website. In this episode, Genny spoke with Shelby Olson, co-owner (along with her partner Evgeny Gotfrid) of Beauty Bark. It's a local Winnipeg company that produces Canada’s first naturally sweetened chocolate bark made with organic caca…

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S2 - Episode 2 - Jen Warrington - Playing by Her Own Rules - Part II 57:34

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Welcome back for Part II of our conversation with Jen Warrington, owner of The Fusion Group, who joins us at the mic to talk about how she “figured it out" and created a career that she's truly proud of. ********** The Imposter Sisters podcast is hosted by two self-proclaimed "fake it 'til you make it" experts, Colleen O’Dea and Alix Robinson, as t…