Ola Hassan is an international student from Egypt who came to Canada in pursuit of her graduate degree. Whether it was in the café she worked  in while living in Canada, or back in her own kitchen in Cairo she constantly saw the ways in which leftover food would go to waist. Because of this she decided to start a new initiative in Windsor known as Kindness Cafe, a not-for-profit business that saves surplus and leftover food for those in less fortunate situations.  Her aim wasn’t to create a thriving business model, but to start a conscious movement where people would be aware and limit their own food waste.

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Zack Berjawi - Producer/Audio Engineer

Mason Soleski - Producer/Editor

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Joe discusses the different stages that contribute to a business' framework, including proof of concept, a proven model, and growth. He also speaks on how channels of communication between team members can contribute to the rigidity of a framework by synchronizing everyone's efforts.

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Zack Berjawi - Producer/Audio Engineer

Mason Soleski - Producer/Editor

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Adam Boismier currently works as a consultant and is all about two things: getting out of his comfort zone and helping others.  In late 2017, Adam realized that he was not equipped to deal with stress and discomfort and decided to do something about it. The following year was deemed his "Year of Discomfort" and he invited friends, family, and anybody who was interested to participate in activities they found to be uncomfortable or scary. This led Adam to snowboard one of the tallest mountains in the Eastern US, start vlogging on social media, raising $2200+ with 27 other people to complete a mud run, drive a NASCAR at Michigan International Speedway, and even participate in a nude photoshoot!  Adam created a brand called Comfort Via Discomfort to share stories of others getting outside their comfort zone in hopes to inspire people around the world to change their relationship with fear. What started as a fun challenge has turned into a lifestyle and, more importantly, a mindset.

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CREDITS:

Zack Berjawi - Producer/Audio Engineer

Mason Soleski - Producer/Editor

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As president & CEO of AlphaKOR, Frank Abbruzzese has over 32 years in the Technology & Innovation Sector. He enjoys developing long-term relationships for companies and organizations of all sizes. Frank provides strategic planning for their innovation and technology investment, disaster data recovery plans, web development, web marketing, custom software and cyber security.  He's known by many as “The Connector”,  as he enjoys mentoring and volunteering to help everyone grow in his community.  Frank currently sits a director on the boards of Build a Dream, The Giving Eight, and Windsor Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre.

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Joseph's Website

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CREDITS:

Zack Berjawi - Producer/Audio Engineer

Mason Soleski - Producer/Editor

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 In this weeks Joe Brainer, Joe explains what it means to be a change consultant and the best way to inspire those around you in order for them to achieve their goals. Joe uses his experience as an active leader in order to convey what it means to be build meaningful and concrete relationships, and how those relationships can lead to incredible accomplishment.

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CREDITS:

Zack Berjawi - Producer/Audio Engineer

Mason Soleski - Producer/Editor

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Imagine a world where everyone supports their own personal growth and the expansion of others. Michael Doyle's dharma is to collectively raise the greater consciousness of the world through connection and collaboration. He exists to unleash the potential in others. Michael fully believes everyone has the power to follow their dreams and discover their deeper purpose in life. He went from being exhausted, overweight, drinking in excess and feeling stuck to thriving. A decade later, after much personal and professional growth, he dedicated his life to serving others.

Michael helps his clients by leading them to new levels of clarity and flow in their life, business and careers. He does this by always developing and implementing his proficiency as a speaker, author and coach. He is fascinated with human potential, peak performance and what really drives us in life.

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CREDITS:

Zack Berjawi - Producer/Audio Engineer

Mason Soleski - Producer/Editor

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In this weeks Joe Brainer, Joe discusses Simon Sinek's take on performance vs trust when working in a team and the difficulty of working with an untrustworthy but high performing team member.

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CREDITS:

Zack Berjawi - Producer/Audio Engineer

Mason Soleski - Producer/Editor

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Karly Nicodemo is a 25-year-old florist who was born and raised in Windsor Ontario. She graduated from a program in public relations, but during her time in school she took an internship opportunity with Gail's Flowers and Event Décor. This is where Karly initially learned how to decorate and coordinate weddings. In order to cope with Covid, Karly has moved away from weddings, and started a business pressing and persevering flowers at Willow + Posy. She now continues to come up with inventive floral products in order to stay afloat in these trying times.

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Willow + Posy

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Joseph's Website

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CREDITS:

Zack Berjawi - Producer/Audio Engineer

Mason Soleski - Producer/Editor

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In this weeks Joe Brainer, Joe discusses the importance of active listening and overcoming the fear of speaking authentically. He even delves into his past to share a story when a rewarding experience to speak authentically arose, but the fear of that authenticity became known to him.

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Joseph's Website

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CREDITS:

Zack Berjawi - Producer/Audio Engineer

Mason Soleski - Producer/Editor

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Mark Trudell is a licensed optician and owner of The Walkerville Optical,  an independent optical that focuses exclusively on premium independent eyewear and service. They offer old world consulting services, premium artisanal frames, and technologically advanced lenses that provide outstanding vision. Listen as Mark describes his passion for independent eyewear and providing quality services for his community.

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CREDITS:

Zack Berjawi - Producer/Audio Engineer

Mason Soleski - Producer/Editor

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