The Human Challenge

By Vanessa Ferlaino

The Human Challenge is an award-winning podcast that shares gripping, untold stories of underrepresented voices in society overcoming and even escaping systemic barriers.

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How many episodes does The Human Challenge have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.

The Human Challenge episodes:

November 18, 2023 Ep 13 Patterns and Parallels ft. Dr. Roberta Bondar
In this episode, award-winning author, Vanessa Ferlaino, speaks with Dr. Roberta Bondar, the first Canada female in space, and principal investigator at NASA, researching habitat destruction in endangered birds.

Dr. Bondar, on her way to the Gulf of Mexico, shares more about her research, The Roberta Bondar Foundation, the Patterns and Parallels Exhibit and its migration across Canada. They even touching on mental health, the connection between nature and humanity, and the intersection of arts and STEM.

Both from Sault Ste Marie, ON, nestled between the Great Lakes in Ontario, they bond over the importance of contributing to and supporting local communities.

Don't miss this wisdom from Dr. Bondar! And be on the lookout for the Patterns and Parallels Exhibit in your hometown -- and Dr. Bondar's new book coming in 2024!

Learn more about the Patterns and Parallels Exhibit here.
The Human Challenge is hosted and produced by Vanessa Ferlaino. Watch the full episode on her Youtube channel here. Don't forget to subscribe!
The Human Challenge is an award-winning podcast, recognized by Amazon Music and ACAST as an Indie Podcast Amplifier.
Guess what? We're on Rogers TV! Check us out there!
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August 25, 2023 Ep 12 The Anthropocene: Human Intervention on the Planet ft Dr. Francine McCarthy & Bryan Davies
Human intervention has impacted our planet so much that we have created an entirely new era: The Anthropocene! Join us this week on The Human Challenge LIVE with Dr. Francine McCarthy from Brock University and Bryan Davies, CEO/Founder of Tagona Press to learn more about how the beautiful lake in Southern Ontario, Crawford Lake, is so naturally constructed to help us define each human era — and how we know we have created a new one! HINT HINT plutonium might be involved…
The Human Challenge is hosted and produced by Vanessa Ferlaino. Watch the full episode on her Youtube channel here. Don't forget to subscribe!
The Human Challenge is an award-winning podcast, recognized by Amazon Music and ACAST as an Indie Podcast Amplifier.
Guess what? We're on Rogers TV! Check us out there!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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August 11, 2023 Ep 11 Social Media Ad Discrimination ft Jackie Rotman & Dr. Lyndsey Harper
Did you know that women’s health and wellness companies face discrimination and ad rejection from social media companies for advertising sexual wellness, unlike their competitors in the male sexual wellness space? We get to the bottom of this injustice with CEO & Founder of The Centre for Intimacy Justice, Jackie Rotman, who’s research has been cited in US Congress, and Dr. Lyndsey Harper, CEO & Founder of Rosy Wellness, who battles with social media companies regularly to get her ads approved. SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.intimacyjustice.org/petition Be part of the next show https://f.chat/az2e
The Human Challenge is hosted and produced by Vanessa Ferlaino. Watch the full episode on her Youtube channel here. Don't forget to subscribe!
The Human Challenge is an award-winning podcast, recognized by Amazon Music and ACAST as an Indie Podcast Amplifier.
Guess what? We're on Rogers TV! Check us out there!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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July 14, 2023 Ep 10 416am thoughts ft up-and-coming author Ava Nori
We celebrate the tenth episode of the show with up-and-coming author, Ava Nori. We explore the most human phenomenon— those late night 4am thoughts that keep us awake as described in Ava’s new book, 4:16am. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/hQDB
The Human Challenge is hosted and produced by Vanessa Ferlaino. Watch the full episode on her Youtube channel here. Don't forget to subscribe!
The Human Challenge is an award-winning podcast, recognized by Amazon Music and ACAST as an Indie Podcast Amplifier.
Guess what? We're on Rogers TV! Check us out there!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 30, 2023 Ep 09 Elevating your brand for a diverse work culture ft former journalist Cher Jones
Continuing our diverse work culture discussions, we speak with CEO of Socially Active Training, Cher Jones, who works with organizations and brands to empower employees through harnessing the power of their personal brands at work. She tells us how this not only helps in promotions and opening new doors, it also helps build work culture. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/VZKj
The Human Challenge is hosted and produced by Vanessa Ferlaino. Watch the full episode on her Youtube channel here. Don't forget to subscribe!
The Human Challenge is an award-winning podcast, recognized by Amazon Music and ACAST as an Indie Podcast Amplifier.
Guess what? We're on Rogers TV! Check us out there!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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June 15, 2023 Ep 08 Breaking Cycles of Abuse Through Global Humanitarianism ft CEO of Unsilenced Voices
In this episode, Vanessa welcomes CEO of Unsilenced Voices, Michelle Jewsbury, who tells us how her personal story inspired the start of her non-profit. Touching on the bridge between tech and humanitarian work, we’ll be educated on the global impact of domestic abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking — and how we can make a difference. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/94jN
The Human Challenge is hosted and produced by Vanessa Ferlaino. Watch the full episode on her Youtube channel here. Don't forget to subscribe!
The Human Challenge is an award-winning podcast, recognized by Amazon Music and ACAST as an Indie Podcast Amplifier.
Guess what? We're on Rogers TV! Check us out there!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 19, 2023 Ep 07 Diversity in Arts and Culture ft renowned art curator Devyani Saltzman
Devyani Saltzman is the daughter of two filmmakers—one Jewish, one Indian. She is the founding curator at Toronto’s Luminato festival and work at numerous arts institutions, including the Art Gallery of Ontario, where she was the director of public programming from 2018 to 2021. Having traversed the arts and culture world since her youth, she is determined to shakeup the structure of this still largely traditionally run industry so all people of color have the opportunity to thrive in their own authentic nature. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/cPfD
The Human Challenge is hosted and produced by Vanessa Ferlaino. Watch the full episode on her Youtube channel here. Don't forget to subscribe!
The Human Challenge is an award-winning podcast, recognized by Amazon Music and ACAST as an Indie Podcast Amplifier.
Guess what? We're on Rogers TV! Check us out there!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 05, 2023 Ep 06 The World to Color ft BAFTA nominee Dr. James Fox
In this episode, we’ll be chatting with Dr. James Fox, art historian, BAFTA-nominated broadcaster and author of The World According to Color. We’ll learn how perceptions of color changed throughout civilization, time, and culture to influence our own perceptions of reality. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/RqU8
The Human Challenge is hosted and produced by Vanessa Ferlaino. Watch the full episode on her Youtube channel here. Don't forget to subscribe!
The Human Challenge is an award-winning podcast, recognized by Amazon Music and ACAST as an Indie Podcast Amplifier.
Guess what? We're on Rogers TV! Check us out there!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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April 27, 2023 Ep 05 The Art of Timelessness ft Saqib Rizvi
In a world where we are bound by time, Meditation guru Saqib Rizvi shares how we can experience timelessness to truthfully manifest the life we want. He reminds us manifestation comes from within. You can listen to Saqib Rizvi on Insight Timer. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/7tDd
The Human Challenge is hosted and produced by Vanessa Ferlaino. Watch the full episode on her Youtube channel here. Don't forget to subscribe!
The Human Challenge is an award-winning podcast, recognized by Amazon Music and ACAST as an Indie Podcast Amplifier.
Guess what? We're on Rogers TV! Check us out there!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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23min
April 13, 2023 Ep 04 The Human Network ft Stanford Professor Dr. Matthew O. Jackson
In this episode we are joined by Stanford University’s Professor Emiritus of Economics, Dr. Matthew Jackson, about how our networks influence our own behaviours and this impact on society and social positioning. He will draw information from his book, The Human Network, available on Amazon. Be part of the next show https://f.chat/YDhU
The Human Challenge is hosted and produced by Vanessa Ferlaino. Watch the full episode on her Youtube channel here. Don't forget to subscribe!
The Human Challenge is an award-winning podcast, recognized by Amazon Music and ACAST as an Indie Podcast Amplifier.
Guess what? We're on Rogers TV! Check us out there!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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22min

FAQs about The Human Challenge:

How many episodes does The Human Challenge have?

The podcast currently has 63 episodes available.