Podcasts

Stephanie Koonar is a marketing professional, academic, career coach, and workshop facilitator. Stephanie offers “Meaningful Career” private coaching and online courses supporting young people and those in mid-career transitions. Today she joins the show to discuss the importance of finding your reason for living—or ikigai—in order to live a more purpose-driven and fulfilled life. Listen in as she shares her advice for building practical skills, as well as growing your network so you can broaden your knowledge. You will learn

As a talent management thought partner and results coach, Lisa Mitchell helps talent leaders embed programs that drive results and elevate organizational culture. Today she joins the show to discuss her experience with financial literacy, including the challenges she has faced financially over the years and her best advice for others hoping to better their financial fitness. Listen in as Lisa describes the importance of investing, paying off your debt, and changing your scarcity mindset. You will learn the benefit

Throughout the pandemic, immigration plateaued in Canada. However, as we continue to rebuild after the last few years, we have seen a huge influx of newcomers. To better understand the experiences of newcomers and the unique challenges they face as they begin their lives in Canada, Scotiabank conducted interviews with some of these newcomers. In this episode, Tracy Gomes, SVP Retail Customer Value at Scotiabank, will be sharing what they learned from this research and sharing her advice for anyone

Hala Taha is the host of the Young and Profiting (YAP) Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the founder and CEO of YAP Media, a social media and podcast marketing agency for podcasters, celebrities, and CEOs. In this episode, she joins the show to share her advice for those looking to start their own successful businesses through gaining experience, talent stacking, and finding confidence in their strengths. Listen in as Hala gives

Maya Ray owns and operates FYC Vending, which (in just two short years) she has turned into a 6-figure company. Maya’s goal now is to pass on the knowledge and expertise she has built in this industry to students and young adults who are going through what she went through only a few years ago. In this episode, she joins the show to share her success secrets and advice for anyone hoping to start as an entrepreneur. Listen in as

Entrepreneurship is often a difficult journey. Starting a business as a woman at a young age simply adds more challenges. Our two guests today have both created something inspirational by themselves and have truly showcased what it means to have an entrepreneurial spirit. Jowana Burgan is a recent Mechanical Engineering Graduate who has initiated the Girls Mechanic Team, running hands-on workshops that educate and empower women on the basics of car maintenance. Melisa Cela is an International Business graduate who founded a successful Lash Extension