TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart

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TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart episodes

February 13, 2024 Using art to uplift others: Mark Stoddart
As a kid, Mark Stoddart says he had a basketball in one hand and an art portfolio in the other. Now his artwork is permanently installed in Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. With a career spanning over three decades as a visual communicator, graphic designer, and painter, Mark's work illustrates the history of Black athletes, entertainers, and public figures. He discusses the importance of perseverance and his passion for mentoring the young artists of tomorrow.
28 min
February 06, 2024 The legacy of Canada's fastest family: Valerie Jerome
Valerie Jerome grew up in Canada's fastest family. As the granddaughter of John "Army" Howard, Canada's first Black Olympian, Valerie says she was "blessed" with genes for speed. She was only 15 years old when she competed in the 1960 Olympics in Rome. Her brother, Harry Jerome, was one of the most recognizable Black Canadian athletes in the 1960s. This week, Valerie discusses her heroic family's history and the racism they fought along the way - from their community, the press, their country, and even inside their family home.
38 min
January 30, 2024 A journey through love, family and addiction: Kathy Wagner
When Kathy Wagner's son, Tristan, began experimenting with drugs at the age of 14, she told herself it was just a phase. But by the time he was 15, she had to face the gravity of Tristan's addiction. Kathy opens up about the early signs that her son was at risk, the grief of losing him to an accidental fentanyl overdose, and how she began healing while writing her book, Here With You: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Addiction.
33 min
January 23, 2024 What it's like to be a newcomer to Canada: Anila Lee Yuen
With the rapidly rising cost of living, immigrating to Canada can be challenging. Now imagine going through those same challenges without speaking English or French or having a network to support you. Anila Lee Yuen, the CEO of the Centre of Newcomers in Calgary, helps people build their new life and overcome the challenges of finding community, acquiring housing and navigating the job market.
31 min
January 16, 2024 The Arctic's untapped potential: Clint Davis
The Arctic is evolving every day. New shipping lanes are opening, remote minerals are becoming accessible and tourism is taking off. How can Canada make sure it's prepared for this emerging Arctic economy? Clint Davis is a leader in Indigenous economics and a member of the TELUS Indigenous Advisory Council. He discusses the opportunities and challenges that come with developing the north.
29 min
January 09, 2024 The superfan generation: Jen Sookfong Lee
Everyone has a relationship to pop culture. Whether you're a casual fan or superfan of your favourite actor, musician or athlete, we all have interests that connect us. Throughout her life, Jen Sookfong Lee has seen how Canadian pop culture staples, such as Hockey Night in Canada, can create community across different walks of life. On this week's episode, Jen discusses her memoir Superfan: How Pop Culture Broke My Heart and how pop culture reflects our society.
34 min
December 19, 2023 Navigating life as a transracial adoptee: Harrison Mooney
As a Black child adopted at birth by a white family, Harrison Mooney grew up with a desire for belonging and looked for cultural connection. His memoir, Invisible Boy, explores his experience as a transracial adoptee. Harrison discusses how being separated from his birth culture and community had an impact on his sense of self and how we can work harder to centre adoptee voices.
38 min
December 12, 2023 Doing more for farmers' mental health: Megz Reynolds
Like many Canadians, farmers across the country are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression and burnout. Megz Reynolds, Executive Director of the Do More Agriculture Foundation, says there is an intense stigma surrounding mental health care in agriculture. She discusses the unique stressors facing Canadian farmers and the need to make mental health support more accessible.
20 min
December 05, 2023 How women's hearts are different: Dr. Tara Sedlak
Every 22 minutes, a Canadian woman dies of a heart attack. But the majority don't have to. Dr. Tara Sedlak is one of the few certified women's heart health cardiologists in Canada and is a fierce advocate for education and awareness. She discusses how heart disease can show up differently for women and how we can improve our heart health every day.
34 min
November 28, 2023 The future of Indigenous-led conservation: Steven Nitah
Steven Nitah believes Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs) are the future for Canada's conservation efforts. As a leader in this space for more than 10 years, Steven has seen firsthand how IPCAs benefit biodiversity and advance reconciliation.
28 min

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Each week, TELUS Talks with Tamara Taggart will bring exclusive conversations with experts and influencers making a difference for Canadians right now. From health and wellness, to community, to…