Best Bninetworking Podcasts (2025)

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Making Space for Everyone: Lessons in Inclusive Event Design with Michelle Munro 43:14

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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 tr…

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The Human Side of Digital Strategy: Why Connection Beats Clicks Every Time 37:42

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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,…

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The Weight of Ignorance: Terri M. Roberts on Feminist Theory & Fitness Pedagogy 51:44

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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 groun…

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Finding Your Voice: Mackenzie Costron on the Power of Music Therapy 23:07

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In this episode, we sit down with Mackenzie Costron (she/her) — an autistic therapist, Certified Music Therapist, and Registered Counselling Therapist based in K’jipuktuk/Halifax, NS. Mackenzie shares her journey of weaving music therapy, counselling, and heart-centered facilitation into a business that reflects her values and supports both her cli…

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Rooted in Richness: Kimesha Walters’ Journey from Jamaica to Leading in Canadian PR 35:10

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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 Adid…

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Frames of a New Life: Romaine Rhoden's journey to Canada 30:53

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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 gro…

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Structural Integrity: Engineering Big Ideas with Robert Wolofsky 41:43

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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 cu…

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Movement as Medicine - Musings on Dance with Dr. Michelle Greenwell 46:08

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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 d…

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From Scrubs to Serums: Samantha Cochrane's Journey into Aesthetic Nursing 38:35

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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 ski…

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Engineering Connection: The Story Behind Gander Social 37:49

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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…

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Multiple Truths: Feeding Those With Deteriorating Health 43:37

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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 o…

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What We Feed and How We Heal: Dietetics in Canada 47:39

3M ago47:39

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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 o…

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Brewing Bigger Dreams: How Afternoon Pint Became a Media Powerhouse 34:54

3M ago34:54

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About Afternoon Pint: What started as a pub based podcast has evolved into a boutique media & marketing company. Afternoon Pint wanted to support local businesses from day one and we figured out a few creative ways to do it. We invite you to take a look around to see if Afternoon Pint Media and our partners can collaborate with your business to hel…

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From Startups to Strategy: Reaching the Right Target Audience ft. Matthew Winchester 32:07

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Matthew Winchester is the founder of Black Anvil, a company that helps businesses use data to measure and optimize marketing ROI. With deep expertise in digital marketing strategy and analytics, Matthew specializes in turning insights into increased customer engagement and growth. He also co-hosts the podcast Code & Capital, exploring the intersect…

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The Guided Path: Lessons from IT Mentors ft. Matt Magee 22:51

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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 enco…

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Writing to Heal: Reclaiming Strength Through Journaling ft. Julianna Sheriff 28:01

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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 jou…

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Grounding: How Liev Dalton Pairs Nature and Therapy 25:27

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Liev Dalton is a Registered Counselling Therapist Candidate (RCT-C) and founder of Terrain Psychotherapy. His approach is rooted in the belief that healing happens when we return to the rhythms of nature and reconnect with ourselves. At Terrain Psychotherapy, Liev blends EMDR, wilderness therapy, DBT, somatic practices, and mindfulness within a per…

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Fractional & Fearless: Redefining Work with Brianna Courneya 26:08

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Brianna Courneya is passionate about connecting great talent with meaningful work. With over five years of HR experience, all in fast-paced, remote start-ups, and 15 years of operational experience, she’s a natural at wearing many hats and building strong, people-centered communities. As the founder of The Talent Hive, Brianna helps business owners…

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Legacy in the Making: Angela Szubielski & The Wine Spa Halifax 28:37

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The Wine Spa thewinespa.ca Angela Szubielski, owner and founder of the Wine Spa Halifax, shared her entrepreneurial journey from childhood ventures to creating a unique social spa that combines beauty services with wine tasting. She discussed the process of finding the perfect location for her business and highlighted its distinctive features, emph…

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Craig Steinberg: Web, Brand & Beyond 23:47

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Craig Steinberg [email protected] https://wbcdesigns.com Craig Steinberg is the founder and CEO of WBC Designs, an award-winning web design and digital marketing agency dedicated to helping businesses thrive online. With a B.A. in Psychology from McGill University, Craig blends strategic thinking with creative expertise to deliver impactful digit…

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Building Diverse Futures with Nic Sánchez: Supplier Diversity, Equity & Entrepreneurship 27:04

6M ago27:04

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Currently based in Moncton, NB, Nic is dedicated to driving supplier diversity in their Atlantic regional role for the CGLCC. As Business Development Manager, they are dedicated to supporting 51% 2SLGBTQI+ owned businesses to certify and grow their networks and brands, as diverse suppliers. Feel free to ask Nic about your startup, growth, export, a…

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Money Clarity with Lillian Hausgaard: Where Bookkeeping Meets Strategy 32:36

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Since founding Hausgaard Bookkeeping & Tax Services Inc. on January 20, 2022, Lillian has combined a unique blend of expertise and insight to bridge the gap between accounting and bookkeeping. With a background at one of the big 4 accounting firms, she recognized a crucial disconnect in the financial services sector. Accountants excel at presenting…

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Fatu Kaba amplifying stories of resilience, peace, and transformation. 24:00

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Fatu Kaba is an award-winning peace activist, TEDx Speaker, author, and founder of both FatuM and HEARTS Global Network. Through HEARTS Global, she focuses on empowering marginalized communities and amplifying underrepresented voices through education, entrepreneurial leadership, and storytelling. HEARTS Global’s initiatives include the “Heartfelt”…

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Flex Your Power: Strength, Confidence & Body-Positive Fitness with Becky Lalonde 25:08

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Jennifer “Becky” Lalonde is a certified personal trainer and wellness coach dedicated to empowering women to move with confidence through fitness and body positivity. With a BSc in Nutrition and a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion and 4 years of experience, she brings extensive knowledge and expertise to her clients. As a Certified Personal T…

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Healing From Trauma: Regulating the Nervous System, and Thriving with Melanie Starr 36:55

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Melanie Starr is a holistic health and wellness coach with a focus on stress management, trauma recovery, nervous system regulation and post-traumatic growth. But this has not always been her path. She began her career more than 30 years ago as a writer and public relations consultant, and has worked closely with Dalhousie Medical School, the Brain…

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Growing MSPs and Creating Client-Focused IT Solutions with Jonathan Laniel 25:14

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Jonathan has been working with PXL Systems since April of 2022. He has 15 years experience in IT, working various positions in Managed Service Providers. He started his career in IT drinking from a fire hose working with a medium sized growing MSP, where he became in expert in architecting, configuring and supporting IT environments for SMEs. He ha…

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Mastering LinkedIn: Shelly Elsliger on Personal Branding, Influence & Career Growth 31:09

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Shelly Elsliger is an engaging, global-recognized LinkedIn Trainer and President of Linked-Express. She coaches executives, leaders, small business owners, diverse departments, career centers, job seekers, and corporate teams, inspiring them to maximize their professional branding potential and social influence online. Shelly is a certified coach a…

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Barry’s Journey in Business, Travel & Entrepreneurship 37:35

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Barry openly admits to having a blessed career, which has taken him to over 35 countries, 40 U.S. states, and most Canadian provinces. Originally from PEI, Barry’s education is in international marketing and sales. He has been fortunate to work in a diverse range of industries, including seafood exporting, craft brewery equipment sales, golf destin…

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Danielle Abbott Financial Coach: Empowering Women with Financial Confidence 38:41

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Today, we’re diving into a topic that so many self-employed women practitioners struggle with but often avoid talking about—money. Managing your finances as a business owner can feel overwhelming, confusing, and even shame-inducing, but our guest today is here to change that. Danielle Abbott is a financial coach and the founder of Damsel Financial …

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Stephanie Miller: Hospitality Is More Than a Career, It’s a Way Of Life 27:48

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Stephanie Miller Vincent is a powerhouse in hospitality, with over 30 years of experience spanning both Canada and the United States. From her renowned beginnings as a Food & Beverage Manager at the iconic White Point Beach Resort to holding spotlight roles like General Manager of the Snake River Grill South and Director of Food & Beverages at Pinn…

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Neetu Singh’s Journey Behind the Lens 18:17

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Neetu Singh is a Halifax-based photographer with a profound love for creating powerful imagery that tells stories, evokes emotions, and leaves a lasting impression. As the founder of Neetu Singh Photography, she specializes in both commercial and portrait photography, bringing a unique perspective shaped by her diverse background from India, throug…

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Essentially Fran: How Fran Dunn helps busy professionals reclaim their calm, joy, and balance 27:44

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Meet Fran Dunn, CEO of Essentially Fran, a seasoned workplace wellness innovator and former exercise physiologist with a passion for helping busy professionals on the verge of burnout reclaim their joy, peace, and balance. Fran specializes in interventions that are holistic and aligned with nature using doTERRA essential oils, breathwork, and mindf…

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Solasta Lighting: Tina McAulay-Your Guide to Smarter Lighting Solutions 27:54

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Join Tina McAulay, President of Solasta Lighting Ltd., as she brings over 15 years of experience in the lighting industry to the table. Designed for property managers and business professionals, this podcast sheds light on how top-tier customer service, competitive pricing, and efficient solutions can make your job easier and your spaces brighter. …

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Design Thinking: Nithin Jacob Eapen on how design has taken him across the world 37:31

9M ago37:31

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Nithin Jacob Eapen is a product designer, educator, and creative thinker with over a decade of global experience. His journey spans vibrant cities like Milan, Bangalore, Dubai, and Kuwait City, where I’ve designed everything from consumer products and furniture to digital experiences, branding, and interiors. Currently based in Halifax, Canada, He …

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A Jake of All Trades: How Jake Smith empowered himself through beauty and business pt. 2 24:58

9M ago24:58

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Jake Smith is a whirlwind of ambition, creativity, and resilience—a self-proclaimed “Jake of all trades” with a passion for blending beauty and business in the most authentic way possible. Growing up in the conservative town of Truro, Jake first dabbled in makeup privately, wondering if he’d ever get to reveal his true self. Fast forward to Halifax…

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Helen Gonda: What you need to know about mortgages in 2025 19:43

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Helen has been working in client-facing businesses for over 15 years. With 10 years of combined experience in mortgages, banking and finance, she is excited to bring her passion for helping clients and financial expertise to your service. She joined the mortgage industry when she bought her first home and was absolutely fascinated by the process an…

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Ola Williams: How Her Entrepreneurial Journey has Brought Her Across the World 23:46

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Ola Williams is a retail entrepreneur and techpreneur, with 20+ years of frontline retail and progressive leadership experience, including financial management expertise in small and large companies across a number of industries. She is the President of Cornish's Variety (cornishvariety.ca), a retail company located in Trenton, Nova Scotia. Ola is …

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Celebrate Your Curves: Navdeep Parmanand's journey in inclusive fashion 28:00

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Celebrate Your Curves Fashion specializes in inclusive fashion for all sizes, shapes, and contours. They offer petite, plus-size professional clothing to ensure comfort and style for everyone, including those with disabilities and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. Their mission is to empower through diversity, body positivity, and personal style. They are a …

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A Jake of All Trades: How Jake Smith empowered himself through beauty and business 30:36

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Jake Smith is a whirlwind of ambition, creativity, and resilience—a self-proclaimed “Jake of all trades” with a passion for blending beauty and business in the most authentic way possible. Growing up in the conservative town of Truro, Jake first dabbled in makeup privately, wondering if he’d ever get to reveal his true self. Fast forward to Halifax…

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Essentially Fran: How Fran Dunn helps busy professionals reclaim their calm, joy, and balance 33:30

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Meet Fran, founder and CEO of Essentially Fran, a wellness entrepreneur, and former exercise physiologist with a passion for helping busy professionals on the verge of burnout reclaim their joy, peace, and balance. Fran specializes in proactive, preventative, and holistic approaches using essential oils, mindfulness, breathwork, and ancient wisdom …

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Kathy Blois discusses the life changing power of travel Pt. 2 21:59

10M ago21:59

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In this episode, Kathy continues to provide great insights into travelling in the post-pandemic world. She equips us with the knowledge of what to expect and what countries it may be better to avoid for now. Kathy’s passion for travel & creating personal travel experiences led to the creation of Wanderlust Excursions in 2016. This travel business w…

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Kathy Blois discusses the life changing power of travel Pt. 1 31:25

11M ago31:25

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Kathy’s passion for travel & creating personal travel experiences led to the creation of Wanderlust Excursions in 2016. This travel business was carefully curated and developed to ensure that goals such as; Creating positive impacts on the lives of my clients, through travel and worldly experiences. Although the destination is a key factor, Kathy p…

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Premiums: Julie Power discusses the ever-changing field of insurance and finding her place in Nova Scotia 27:08

11M ago27:08

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This episode featuring Julie Power covers everything from her upbringing to the struggles of having the right amount of insurance coverage with our ever-changing climate. "To say a bit about myself: I am a proud Newfoundlander who moved here in 2000. I have lived in Dartmouth for the past 18 years, I am a graduate of Dalhousie University, a mother …

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Osteopath and Explorer: Domitille du Rostu on her love for osteopathic medicine and adventure 30:14

12M ago30:14

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Domitille du Rostu is a clinically trained osteopath originating from France. Throughout her life, she has not been one to shy away from adventure and has seen the world over. In this episode, we explore Domitille's excitement and challenges of being away from her home country, we also explore her professional background in osteopathic medicine and…

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Cameron Gannon on learning about financial success through familial partnerships 26:39

12M ago26:39

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Cameron is in his third year in business as a Wealth Coach with Magnify Wealth. He specializes in helping clients achieve financial freedom by multiplying the use of their money. As an authorized infinite banking practitioner, Cameron provides innovative financial strategies that promote independence and control. His commitment to educating clients…

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Balancing Act: Amanda Cromwell on building a business while nurturing a family 22:49

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Amanda's love of numbers started at a very young age, knowing she wanted to be an Accountant since seventh grade. She secured her very first accounting job at the age of 19, while in the process of gaining her Bachelor's degree in Accounting. She is used to the balancing act of school, multiple jobs, and life's chaos. Since becoming a mom, she has …

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Cultivating business relationships through personal connections with Basam Murtaza Tahoor 35:44

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Meet Basam Murtaza Tahoor, the visionary behind Tahoors Creative Marketing and iClick Agency. With over nine years of experience, Basam has led innovative marketing strategies, empowering over 150 startups and international businesses to thrive. As the founder of iClick Agency in Kabul, Afghanistan, and now leading Tahoors Creative Marketing in Hal…

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Floating: The entreprenurial journey of Kat Roberts 30:53

1y ago30:53

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In this installment of Network = Networth we explore the entrepreneurial journey of Kat Roberts, owner and operator of Surface Float. Born in Mexico, Kat immigrated to Canada with her parents at the age of four; with her arrival came the entrepreneurial drive still present in her today. This episode covers Kat's journey from her childhood endeavour…

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Navigating Business Growth: Jonathan Chen on Networking and Supply Chains 18:15

1y ago18:15

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Join us on Network = Networth as we explore the inspiring journey of Jonathan Chen, founder of FORTUNESTART. Originally from Shanghai, Jonathan came to Canada with a vision but faced numerous challenges in the job market. This episode delves into his transition from managing investments in Asia to helping local businesses thrive by addressing their…

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A Drive for Problem Solving and Limitless Career Experiences: A Conversation with Stephanie Paraskevopulos 26:54

1y ago26:54

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Stephanie has been a handful right from the start. A true East Coaster, her natural curiosity about how things worked often led her to be a bit of a troublemaker during her childhood. She frequently dismantled items but struggled to reassemble them. As the years passed, Stephanie's passion for hands-on learning and self-sufficiency only grew. Now, …