Big Idea Big Moves

Big Idea Big Moves

By Jamie AllisonEducationSelf-Improvement
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Big Idea Big Moves episodes

  • Natalie Spooner: Women and Girls in Sport, Team Personalities, Tenacity and Olympic Preparation
    Natalie Spooner is a member of the Team Canada National Hockey team and is the first player to compete for the National Women’s Team, the  National Women’s Under-22 Team and the National Women’s Under-18 Team.  She competed in her first Olympic Games at Sochi 2014 where she scored  the first two goals in Canada’s 3-1 semifinal victory over Switzerland  en route to the gold medal. She was also a member of Canada’s silver  medal-winning squad at PyeongChang 2018. In addition to her hockey pursuits, she has been a contestant on both  Amazing Race Canada and Battle of the Blades.  She is a strong advocate  for women's hockey and girls in sport. 
    Jamie and Natalie talked early on in COVID-19 about tenacity, resiliency and women in sport.  Listen to her insights into  building a strong team based on diversity of personality, strengths and thought.  Hear what it is like to intensely train for the Olympics and also how Natalie finds joy in teaching and inspiring young girls.     
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    31 min
  • First Anniversary Special - Lauren Johnson, Heather Monahan and Nina Purewal
    Wow!  One year already?  Little did we know when this all started what an important and engaging project Big Idea Big Moves would turn out to be. The "destination for high performers" took on new meaning as we all dealt with the changes and challenges of 2020.  The more people had to overcome, the more they leaned on the advice, stories and experiences of our guests.  In our inaugural season we spoke with athletes, CEOs, rocket scientists, cancer survivors, ultra runners, pop stars, mindfulness experts, adventure racing legends, investors, fashion designers, financial experts and Olympians.  All high performers making big moves in their space.
    Out of the many inspirational guests from Season One, three made it into our Top 3.  In this episode we revisit why the audience loved them so much. 
    Nina Purewal:  Bestselling Author of " Let That Sh*t Go" on Finding Peace and Happiness 
    Heather Monahan: Creating Confidence through Authenticity and Courage 
    Lauren Johnson: Elite Mental Conditioning and Finding Your Passion
    Host : Jamie Allison
    Tell Nina, Heather, Lauren and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a review and rating.  It helps us get the message out there!  Partner with us!  Find out more  www.bigideabigmoves.com 
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    32 min
  • Sangita Patel : Connecting with People, The Rock and being a Role Model

    Sangita Patel an engaging entertainment reporter for ET Canada who has interviewed world-class celebrities from Julia Roberts and George Clooney to Helen Mirron to Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson.  She is also the host of HGTV Canada’s high stakes show Home to Win. Whether hosting on-stage, sharing her personal story, or acting as a brand spokesperson, Sangita infuses everything she does with passion and professionalism. She was named one of HELLO! Canada magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People”, and is the Canadian spokesperson for Covergirl’s Simply Ageless Collection. She has also taken on cameo roles in feature films and television including Arrival and The Strain. Sangita also believes in a healthy lifestyle and uses her #FitnessTuesday to motivate thousands of her social media followers every week. Sangita loves to laugh and her mantra is: Smile and surround yourself with positive energy. 

    In this episode she talks with host Jamie Allison about being a role model, how she approaches networking and forming connections quickly and her friendship with Dwayne Johnson.

    Tell Sangita and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a  review and rating.  It helps us get the message out there!  Partner with us!  Find out more  www.bigideabigmoves.com              Follow us on  Instagram :  @bigidea_bigmoves     Facebook @bigideabigmoves  Access the Goldfish Strategy 

    30 min
  • B. Jeffrey Madoff - Making a Living with your Ideas, Self Doubt and Learning from the Best
    B. Jeffrey Madoff is a director, photographer, playwright, author and professor in New York City.  He has helped position many major brands such as Ralph Lauren, Victoria's Secret and Radio City Music Hall and himself was chosen as on the of the top 10 designers in the US.  He is Founder and CEO of Madoff Productions, a film production company that creates brand content including commercials, web content, music videos and documentaries.  His online videos for Victoria's Secret have won a coveted Webby Award and his documentary films have one wide praise.  
    He is also the author of Creative Careers - Making a Living with Your Ideas.
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    Connect with B. Jeffrey Madoff
    39 min
  • Dani Doucette - Finding Your Passion, Songwriting, Small Towns and Building Resilience
    Dani Doucette is a rising star on the pop and R&B scene.  Her sound is all her own, but she has drawn comparisons to artists like Halsey.  She is a proud songwriter, has recently recorded new music, is in the middle of producing an international music video and been featured in a unique "quarantine" drive-in concert event.
    Dani is also an international fashion and fitness model and has worked with some of the most acclaimed designers in the world. In this episode host Jamie Allison talks with Dani about how she found her way to music and the importance of being true to her calling, how she dealt with the anxieties and judgement of the modeling world and how she sets her own personal goals. 
    Tell Dani and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a  review and rating.  It helps us get the message out there! 
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    Find out more about Dani Doucette www.danidoucettemusic.com or instagram @dani._doucette
    34 min
  • Mario Rigby: Adventure Explorer, Crossing Africa and Diversity in the Outdoors

    Mario Rigby is a modern day explorer that's not afraid to push physical and mental limits all while addressing the issues of diversity, poverty and sustainability. Mario has completed an astonishing 12,000 km trek northward across eight African countries, entirely by foot and kayak. He was tested physically and emotionally in ways that would make anyone stop short. He contracted malaria, kayaked 550 km across Lake Malawi for two months, dodged bullets with government soldiers in a war zone, was attacked by wild dogs, and was jailed for several days near a small village, to name just a few of the many challenges he faced. In 2019, he cycled unsupported across Canada, traveling 73,000 kilometres from Victoria, British Columbia to St. John’s Newfoundland and now during ,the pandemic summer of 2020, he kayaked the length of Lake Ontario. Rigby was chosen as one of the 200 nominees for the Most Influential People of African Descent global 100 list and is a Fellow-elect of the Royal Canadian Geographic Society.

    Tell Mario and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a  review and rating.  It helps us get the message out there! Download your own FREE BIG MOVE PLAN TEMPLATE - Knock 2020 Part 2 out of  the park!  www.bigideabigmoves.com            Follow us on  Instagram :  @bigidea_bigmoves    Facebook @bigideabigmoves        

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    Find out more about Mario Rigby www.mariorigby.com

    39 min
  • Bruce Croxon: Investing during a Crisis, Entrepreneurship and Celebrity
    Long before “social networking” became a buzzword, Bruce made his mark as a digital pioneer by co-founding Lavalife in 1988. Under his  direction, this early tech start-up grew into the marquee brand in online dating with over 2,000,000 users (and countless successful  marriages!). After its spectacular rise and with the support of his  partners, he led the sale of the company for a stunning 180 million  dollars.
    Bruce is now taking his expertise to a new level; he currently helms  Round13 Capital, a company dedicated to investing in growth-stage digital companies. He also holds personal investments in the health & wellness sector, owning Vida, a chain of high-end holistic spas on the West coast of Canada. He is a shareholder in Balzac's Coffee, a fast growing Ontario chain of gourmet coffee shops.
    As an investor on CBC’s Dragons’ Den, Bruce added a broad range of businesses and products to his portfolio and is now the co-host of BNN's The Disruptors.
    In this episode, podcast host Jamie Allison talks with Bruce about how his approach to investing changes during a time of crisis, his advice for entrepreneurs, his own high performance habits, dealing with notoriety and his approach to balance.
    Tell Bruce and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a  review and rating.  It helps us get the message out there!       Download your own FREE BIG MOVE PLAN TEMPLATE - Knock 2020 Part 2 out of  the park! 
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    Connect with Bruce Croxon
    31 min
  • Hannah Huesman : Fear of Failure, Building Trust and High Level Performance
    Hannah Huesman is a Mental Skills Coach in the Philadelphia Phillies Major League Baseball organization where she works with their athletes on improving performance using evidence-based techniques.  She has worked with business executives, firefighters and first responders, actors and athletes of all ages.  She has a social media series called Mental Sweat Mondays with a one minute weekly session on how to work on your mental game.
    In this episode, host Jamie Allison and Hannah talk about building trust,  failure as the path to personal improvement and the secrets to high performance and your own version of success.
    Tell Hannah and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a  review and rating.  It helps us get the message out there!      
    Download your own FREE BIG MOVE PLAN TEMPLATE - Knock 2020 Part 2 out of  the park! www.bigideabigmoves.com          
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    36 min
  • Samanah Duran: Connecting with your Purpose, Brand Mission and the #BEYOUROWN movement
    Samanah Duran is a successful fashion entrepreneur, a Forbes 30 under 30 most influential individual in retail and e-commerce as well as a digital media powerhouse.  She built and leads the highly successful "indulgent streetwear" brand Critics Clothing and has branched out to launch the media and news company Be Your Own.  The #BeYourOwnUK brand is focused heavily on supporting, empowering and highlighting women entrepreneurs.  She has a podcast of her own, is a sought after speaker and a media personality.
    In this episode, host Jamie Allison and Samanah talk about her entrepreneurial journey in the competitive world of fashion and retail, connecting with her purpose, building multiple brands and aligning her brand promise with a personal mission. 
    Tell Samanah and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a  review and rating.  It helps us get the message out there!
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    36 min
  • Bridget Case: Building Confidence, Finding Success and Being a Woman in a Male Dominated Field
    Bridget Case is a sports journalist, the host of the popular After Orange Slices and Turbo Talk podcasts, a retired NFL Cheerleader and former NBC and CBS sports anchor.  In this episode, host Jamie Allison talks with Bridget about her varied career and journey into digital sports media, how she found confidence in her abilities, and the challenges and biases women in male-dominated professions deal with everyday. 
    Tell Bridget and Jamie what you think about this episode by leaving a  review and rating.  It helps us get the message out there!     
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    34 min

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The Destination for High Performers. Work Better - Live Better. We talk with, and learn from, the most intriguing and innovative leaders out there. We look for the people who are making "big moves".…