DiversityNL Podcast

By Stephanie Howlett

Join Stephanie Howlett, CEO of DiversityNL, as she explores real-life, vulnerable topics and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging with her guests and what this means to organizations, businesse... more

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February 27, 2024 What Would I Even Ask For with Amy Harrison | Episode 20
Amy Harrison is the Founder & Force of Pixels & Pieces Design.
She is a graphic and web designer from Halifax, Nova Scotia with over 20 years of experience. She is a neurodiverse optimist who wants to empower others so that we see opportunity. After spending time working in traditional environments like large government and academic institutions, she has cultivated her ideal lifestyle as an entrepreneur. She loves helping small business owners gain confidence in their branding with her DIY friendly approach.
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February 13, 2024 A Net That You Needed To Fall Into with Gill Whelan | Episode 19
Gill Whelan is the founder and owner of Whelan Wellness Inc., and
creator of the Whelan Wellness Virtual Bootcamp program: a holistic approach to Wellness. She works with clients globally to improve their wellness in order to grow into their absolute best selves, and live a purposeful and fulfilling life. She also hosts the podcast titled "For the Well of it", serving up powerful doses of every day inspiration.

Gill is on a mission to shift the way we look at wellness, in order to
rebuild relationships with food and fitness and help us learn to love
our present selves - inside and out. Based on her journey to overcoming her own experiences with restrictive dieting and body image issues, she developed a 4-pillar system that is helping thousands of others globally accomplish the same. Leadership is Gill's middle name, and she does so passionately and unapologetically, and thrives on helping other leaders grow and develop to their full potential.

Gill has studied under experts in fitness, health, nutrition, mindset,
and overall wellness all over the world. She now has decades of
experience coaching thousands of individuals toward elevating their
health, wellness, and overall life. Gill holds a Bachelor of Commerce
degree from Memorial University in St. John’s, NL.

As a trailblazer in the world of leadership, motivational speaking,
online connection and holistic wellness, Gill has been recognized by
VOCM, CBC, Rogers TV, CTV news, NTV News, Atlantic Business Magazine, Best Health Magazine and All Newfoundland and Labrador.
For 3 years now, (2021, 2022, and 2023) Whelan Wellness won the top platinum level awards in St. John's Community Votes in all categories: Nutrition & Weight Loss, Fitness Centres & Gyms, and Personal Trainer. In 2021 Gill was awarded an Entrepreneur of the Year award through NLOWE, in the category of Momentum.
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February 01, 2024 Transcending Our Differences with Schuyler Smith | Episode 18
Schuyler is a seasoned advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) with over two decades of experience. They hold a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP) certification and has been recognized as an up-and-coming 2SLGBTQ+ leader by Pride at Work Canada’s Thrive program. They have helped build national momentum for non-profit and charitable organizations through fundraising, government relations, and community engagement.
Schuyler's DEI leadership spans various communities and cultures, connecting with individuals at all levels from the executive suite to new hires. They excel at bridging gaps and promoting equity, accessibility, and belonging through policy and action within organizations, as well as building and strengthening relationships with external communities to form lasting partnerships.
In addition to their DEI expertise, Schuyler is a skilled communicator, speaker and digital media strategist. Their compelling voice and strategic use of social media has been used to amplify important messages and drive positive social impact.
Throughout their career, Schuyler has built strong relationships and collaborated with high-profile clients in education, public, and business sectors, with a deep focus on building capacity within Atlantic Canada.

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January 17, 2024 Kindness Matters with Cathy Bennett | Episode 17
An award-winning former CEO and seasoned entrepreneur, Cathy's focus today continues to be growth. With over 35 years of business leadership, her own company Bennett Group of Companies grew from a small group of service businesses to operations in commercial and industrial construction, industrial manufacturing, human resource support, service, retail, industrial supply, and real estate investments and operations.
She is also one of the founders and General Partners of Sandpiper
Ventures, a venture capital fund created and launched to invest in women and women’s innovation as a proactive and profitable business decision. Sandpiper was one of the first venture funds in Canada investing in women-led companies at the seed stage, and the first on the east coast. Focused on supporting start-ups Cathy is an associate fellow with the Creative Destruction Lab, and a board member with Propel ICT, Atlantic Canada’s Virtual Accelerator, a mentor with the Pei Bioalliance.
She has served on numerous private and public corporate boards with interests in real estate, natural resources, manufacturing, industrial construction, technology, and business services. She is currently an Independent Board Director Marathon Gold and the Business Development Bank of Canada.
First elected in 2013 as a Member of the Newfoundland & Labrador
House of Assembly, Cathy went on to serve in Cabinet as Minister of Finance, President of Treasury Board, Minister Responsible for the
Status of Women, and the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
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December 18, 2023 Advancing People and Different Viewpoints with Colin Krulicki | Episode 16
As Vice President Business Markets for RBC, Colin Krulicki is responsible for the overall management of RBC’s Small & Medium Size Business Client base across Atlantic Canada. His team of Leaders & Relationship Managers stretch across all 4 provinces in every city and most towns, and they would support over 9,500 clients.
Colin has more than 29 years’ experience in the financial services sector. His career has encompassed management positions in Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Group Risk Management, Private Banking, Human Resources and Career Sales. Prior to this assignment that he took 18 months ago, Colin was the Regional Vice President for Newfoundland & Labrador.
Colin has strong connections across the province and
is active in the community, including serving as Board Member of the Janeway Foundation, and past Board Member of Choices for Youth in St. John’s. He is also the Chair of the RBC Diversity & Inclusion Council for Atlantic Canada.

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44min
November 14, 2023 An Inclusive Workplace with Chris Forward | Episode 15
Chris Forward is the General Manager of Harvey’s Oil and Harvey’s Home Heating. He has been part of the Harvey’s team since 2008 and now oversees operations that guide the strategic direction of the organization and day to day management of over 7000+ energy utility customers in Newfoundland and Labrador. Chris has established a reputation for positive, innovative leadership, having fostered longstanding relationships within the organization, with its customers, and within the community. From inspiring front-line team members, to being a consistent voice for equality and inclusivity, personally and professionally. A champion of local and national causes, Chris his vast record of volunteering and strategic council for organizations such as Pride at Work Canada, Petro Canada Caremakers Foundation, and Boys and Girls Clubs of St. John’s, in addition to a broad spectrum of deserving causes in Newfoundland and Labrador, and beyond. Chris has been a champion for the queer community, spearheading and supporting several pride events on the Island, including 2022's Drag Bingo and St. John's annual Pride on The Pier (a family focused celebration of warmth, love, and pride in the heart of downtown), proceeds of which went directly to Quadrangle – an essential space serving as a community centre for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and organizations. Chris continues to be a force for change, and leadership example for the business community and queer community as well.

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October 31, 2023 Real Talk About Mental Wellness with Alison Butler | Episode 14
Alison Butler is from St. John’s, Newfoundland. She holds a Masters in
Employment Relations from Memorial University and has 17 years of
experience as a trainer and speaker for workplaces.
She is a mother, mental wellbeing advocate, and has lived experience
with mental health that came to light in her late 30's as a working
professional. She believes that we can create change in our workplaces
by normalizing conversations around mental wellbeing, stress, burnout
and more and is well known for “real talk” about mental wellness in a
way that everyone can understand.
She is a business owner with a training focus on mental health,
wellbeing, stress management, burnout prevention and work-life balance.
She is a Certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Trainer through the
Mental Health Commission of Canada and teaches courses virtually and in
person across Canada.
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42min
October 19, 2023 The Resilient Foreigner with Didan Wedderburn | Episode 13
Didan Wedderburn is a Migrant Integration Specialist and the author of
the upcoming book, "The Resilient Foreigner's Toolkit." Through her
consultancy, Resilient Foreigner, Didan has been helping people working
or studying abroad to develop the adaptability skills and
resilience-building habits they need to thrive in new and strange
places. Born and raised in Jamaica, Didan has spent more than 20 years
travelling and thriving throughout the Caribbean, North America, Africa,
Europe, and Asia. These journeys allowed her to become uniquely
familiar with many of the hurdles and hassles people face when
acclimating to a new country. By leaning into her professional expertise
in the fields of guidance counselling, second language education and
cross-cultural adaptation, Didan developed a resilience-based framework
for social integration. Of the 281 million study permit and work permit
holders worldwide, Didan's goal is to equip 1 million foreigners to
conquer the acculturation process, so they can bounce back from crisis
and thrive in their host countries.
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October 03, 2023 Legacy of Belonging with Jennifer Brown | Episode 12
JENNIFER BROWN is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, diversity and inclusion consultant, and author. As the successful Founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting (JBC), Jennifer and her team are well-known for their process of designing workplace strategies and educational programming that have been implemented by some of the biggest companies and non-profits in the US and around the world, including FedEx, Hearst, American Red Cross, Under Armor, Major League Baseball, NBA, Toyota,
Wells Fargo and many more.
Jennifer envisions inclusive organizations where all of us can thrive.
As someone who has experienced both the advantages of privilege and the sting of stigma, Jennifer is boldly redefining what it means to truly belong—in the workplace, in our families, and in our communities – and openly shares her powerful and unforgettable true story with audiences to help us challenge our assumptions—about ourselves, about leaders, and others—and take inspired action today for a more inclusive tomorrow.
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September 19, 2023 Intergenerational Wisdom with Senator Judy White | Episode 11
Judy White is a Mi’kmaq, a member of the Flat Bay Band, and a King’s
Counsel lawyer with significant experience in human rights issues,
Indigenous governance, and legislative matters.Judy White was previously
the Assistant Deputy Minister of Indigenous Affairs and Reconciliation
in the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and, through an
interchange arrangement, served as Director of Engagement for
Distinctions-based Legislation with the Government of Canada.She has
worked on numerous boards and in governance, serving many agencies in
various capacities, including as the former Chairperson of the Human
Rights Commission of Newfoundland and Labrador, Chair of the Inuvialuit
Arbitration Board, and Co-Chair (Indigenous) of Equal Voice’s
Newfoundland and Labrador chapter.In 2022, Judy White received the
Governor General’s Award in Commemoration of the Persons Case in
recognition of her outstanding contributions to the advancement of
gender equality. She is also the 2023 recipient of the prestigious
Gordon M. Stirling Distinguished Service Award from the Law Society of
Newfoundland and Labrador.Senator Judy White holds a Bachelor of Laws
from Dalhousie University with a particular emphasis on Indigenous law.
She also completed the Intensive Program in Indigenous Lands, Resources,
and Governments at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, the
Leading People and Investing to Build Sustainable Communities Program –
an Indigenous certificate program – at Harvard Business School, and the
Chartered Director Program at McMaster University.
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53min

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