“It was never on my radar to pursue anything art-related.”

Imagine having a set career path in mind and then as you progress down that path you realize that it was the wrong career choice for you. Not only that, it negatively impacts your mental health each day.  Dan and Jann talk about that realization for him after going through school and completing his Masters in Physiotherapy and beginning a career in this field.  Dan shares his story of anxiety and his strength of will in moving forward and finding what worked for him. He talks about how important it is to reach out for help. We also discuss Dan’s incredible art and his life-changing call from the National Hockey League seeking permission to share his drawing of Peter Forsberg. That was just the start. And lucky for us, the continuation, of Dan’s amazing talent. Jann fully admits that her personal favourite is Dan’s Steve Yzerman!

More on Dan Pietens can be found here:
https://pietensart.ca/

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“Somewhere in our exponential growth, we have lost the connection to who we truly are.” Resilience versus willpower, overcoming deep pain of loss and disrupting our lives to learn about ourselves and to grow. These are just a few of the things that Jord and Jann discuss in this week’s wide-ranging discussion. Through his own experience and his role as a coach, Jord helps his clients to live in harmony with the things that are important in life. This place of harmony has not come easy to Jord which adds to his deep understanding of others and the challenges of life.

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“Five minutes before going on stage, I was going to back out. But my friends said, ‘we’re here for you’ and that’s what got me on stage.” 

                                                               Manvir Singh, Stand-up Comedian

Manvir Singh is a business person by day and a stand-up comedian by night. For our discussion, we talk about his experience as a Sikh living in New York City and what it’s like to be a comedian.  

We also talked about discrimination and the experience of being singled out and feeling helpless. One of the reasons Manvir went into stand-up was to use humour as a way to help people understand and spread awareness about the Sikh community. 

It was great to chat with Manvir about his on-stage career, but there are also so many words of wisdom embedded in this podcast about life, living and going for the things we dream about.   

I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. 

 To find Manvir Singh, Comedian: Instagram; Manvir0609, YouTube: Manvir1525, Facebook: Manvir Singh/Comedian

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 'When you have goals, it’s easy to be resilient because you know the outcome you want to achieve.’ Salome Azevedo is a PhD Student & Head of Digital Health, Value for Health CoLAB based in Lisbon, Portugal. 

Salomé Azevedo is a Portuguese BioMedical Engineer who works in the English language and lives most of her personal life in Portuguese. Her home base is Lisbon, Portugal. Salomé’s work has a global impact as she and her team seek to find innovative ways to link technology and healthcare. Her mandate is to accelerate knowledge transfer between academia and industry. Salomé discusses the challenges of working in two worlds where each has differing indicators of success and must collaborate for the greater good. At the same time, Salomé is a PhD student with a realistic view of the challenges related to that choice. As she says, (in a good way!), “think twice” before going for a PhD.

I hope you enjoyed listening to this episode. 

For more information on Value for Health CoLAB go here:  https://vohcolab.org  

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 Megan Walker, London Abused Women’s Centre, Executive Director

 “Women don’t want to be equal to their oppressors, they want to be free from oppression.”   Megan Walker is the Executive Director of the London Abused Women’s Centre (LAWC) based in London, Canada. In this candid talk, Megan discusses the heartbreak and bravery of women who are abused by their partners and the societal conditioning of girls from a very young age. Megan discusses the value and impact of independence and her hope for a better future for women and girls. After 24 years at LAWC, Megan is transitioning out of her role as Executive Director and moving to a new chapter in her career. It was great to have an opportunity to hear about her plans

More on LAWC can be found here: https://www.lawc.on.ca/ 

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‘Is this a feeling or is this a fact? ’Maria Meally, Founder and CEO at Theory Y Search in New York City, USA.  a great chat with Recruiter, Maria Meally! Maria shares insights into the world of headhunting and her personalized approach to bringing candidates and businesses together to the benefit of both. Jann and Maria talk about imposter syndrome and practical things we can do to overcome feelings of inadequacy. They discuss that terrible roommate, i.e. the voice inside our head that tells us that maybe we aren’t good enough. As Maria says: “Let’s not get in our own way, let’s be the winner in our own lives.”     

More on Theory Y Search can be found:  https://www.theoryysearch.com/ 

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‘I didn’t expect that I would see it again, that I would live it.’ Michelle Young Service Director, Indigenous Services & Equity Lead at Childre’s Aid Society in London, Canada. An enlightening and challenging conversation with Michelle Young. Jann and Michelle talk about racism and the topic of white fragility. The conversation discusses the history that we all carry with us and the deep pain felt by black and indigenous people. Black History Month is about celebrating the history, tenacity, and successes of black people. Let’s do that. It is critical that we reflect, educate ourselves and advocate for a more inclusive world. 

More on Children’s Aid Society can be found here: https://www.caslondon.on.ca/ 

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‘All Your Virtual Climbing Needs’ John is the Owner and Manager at Junction Climbing in London, Ontario. John Kudelka’s career has, in many ways, mirrored the business he is in. Junction Climbing, as John says, is where “you can find all your vertical climbing needs”. True! John provides a place for people of all skill levels to find a personal challenge and an absorbing and good time, alone or with friends, family or co-workers.  John also talks about his personal vertical climb in envisioning and executing his dream of opening this business. John reveals the soul-destroying situation of dealing with a fraudster who preys on people’s enthusiasm and trust. 

More on Junction Climbing can be found here: https://www.junctionclimbing.com/ 

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‘I parked my fear and just said, okay, let’s give this a whirl’ Jodi Simpson and the FOunder and President at City Match based in London, Canada.  Five years ago, Jodi started her own business… London Ontario’s relocation and settlement concierge service: CityMatch. Since then, Jodi and her team have brought people into London and area from 26 countries. Her warm welcome and the professional integration services she offers make everyone feel immediately at home. There’s so much more to our discussion: high energy, the impact of growing up economically challenged and practical tips on managing ourselves in our busy jobs. Jodi and Jann also discuss their different approaches to their portfolio careers. 

More on City Match can be found here: https://www.citymatch.ca/ 

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‘I got my Masters in Public Health to understand the social determinants of health.’ Laura a registered Nurse at Medcan Private Health Clinic in Toronto, Canada.  Laura left home at 19 due to an untenable family situation. She moved to Toronto from Ottawa with no network and no one to turn to. This is her story of survival including her thoughts about where she would live if she had to become homeless. We also discuss the drive that formed her decision to study nursing and to go on to achieve her Masters in Public Health. Please also refer to our interview with Dan Catunto (Ep. 6) where Dan shares his thoughts about homelessness. Laura also struggled with bullying in the workplace and this also forms a part of her story of survival.  

More on Medcan Private Health Care Clinic can be found here: http://www.medcan.com/ 

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