The Calm Water Learning Podcast

The Calm Water Learning Podcast

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The Calm Water Learning Podcast episodes

  • The Reality of Self-Employment: Managing Time That Matters With Shen Walji

    What does it really take to work for yourself without letting work take over your life? Samantha Height, social media lead at Calm Water Learning, sits down with Shen Walji and Janice Galloway, CEO of Calm Water Learning, to get real about self-employment.

    Shen shares his path through tech and real estate, and the group digs into managing stress, balancing work and self-care, and why focused "deep work" beats multitasking. Plus: growing a business on purpose, project management that actually works, and the habits that protect your time.

    They also get candid about the hard parts, from learning as you go to building a support system that lasts.

    44 min
  • Episode 2: Before Classes Begin: Semester Prep for Student Success Part 2
    In Part 2 of our semester prep series, we dig into what it really takes to start a new academic term strong. We cover the common mistakes students make before classes begin, what a smooth transition into college or university actually looks like, and how to make the most of orientation week. From there, we redefine success beyond grades, talk through how to set realistic academic and personal goals, and close with the single best summer habit to set yourself up for a great semester.
    16 min
  • Intro

    In this episode of the Calm Water Learning Podcast, Janice Galloway explores practical strategies and key insights for supporting neurodiverse learners in meaningful, individualized ways. From understanding different learning needs to creating space for growth, this conversation highlights how students, families, and educators can build supportive environments where learners feel confident, capable, and understood.

    Whether you are supporting a student at home, in the classroom, or through post-secondary transitions, this episode offers encouragement and thoughtful guidance to help make learning more accessible and sustainable.

    For more information about Calm Water Learning Inc. and our services, visit us at calmwaterlearning.ca.

    1 min
  • Meet Janice: The Founder Behind the Calm
    In this episode, Janice shares the story behind Calm Water Learning — why she started it, where the name came from, and the learning gaps she saw in students and families that inspired her to build something different. She talks about why individualized learning support matters, the philosophy behind her approach, and what she hopes listeners and the students she works with take away from the journey.
    5 min
  • Before Classes Begin: Semester Prep for Student Success

    Welcome to the first episode of the Calm Water Learning Podcast. In this episode, CEO and Learning Strategist Janice Galloway is joined by Samantha, Social Media and Communications Lead, to discuss how students can prepare for the transition to post-secondary. Whether you are entering your first year or returning to continue your studies, this episode shares practical strategies to help you start the semester with confidence. Whether you are a student preparing for the semester ahead or someone supporting that journey, you'll come away with practical ideas to help you start calm and carry on. 

    For more information about Calm Water Learning Inc. and our services, visit us at calmwaterlearning.ca. 

    22 min

About The Calm Water Learning Podcast

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The Calm Water Learning Podcast is a practical resource for students, parents, and educators navigating learning, school, and student success. Hosted by Janice Galloway, Founder and Learning…