The ThryvX Podcast

In this episode, Corette & Jill continue with the “Spotlight” on Business series and talk with guest Ryan Hartwick from TechPeer. Ryan and his team were Finalists in the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade Awards and is the “Head Nerd” at TechPeer.  Ryan talks about the importance of cyber security for the SMB sector and how to protect yourself and your business from the ever increasing cyber threats.  

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://techpeer.ca/

In this episode, Corette & Jill continue with the “Spotlight” series and talk with guest Kevin Casey from QJS Services. Kevin was honoured to be recognized by the Whitby Chamber of Commerce “Business Person of The Year” and had tough competition from our very own Co-Founder Corette Miller.  Kevin shares how he started his business, his passion for Restoring Kindness Canada initiative and the importance of kindness in all our lives.  

Guest Contact Info: 

QJS Cleaning: https://qjsservices.ca/

The Cleaning Guy https://zebratruck.ca/

Restoring Kindness Canada https://www.restoringkindnesscanada.ca/

In this episode, Corette & Jill talk to Sam Paterson from the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade about ThryvX  winning both the “New Business of The Year” and the “Businessperson Of The Year” at the Ajax Pickering Board of Trade Business Excellence Awards.  What was the "AHA" moment? Why its important to Jill and Corette to “Shine A Light” on other businesses in the community and the advise they have for anyone thinking of entering the awards.  

Guest Contact Info: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.thryvx.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thryvxcan/

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thryvxcan

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thryvxcan/

In this episode of #TheThryvXPodcast, Corette & Jill continue with the “Spotlight” series and talk with guest Ben Earle from Feed The Need Durham who was recognized by the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. Ben shares with us how Feed The Need Durham is the HUB for emergency food distribution in Durham, how his organization ultimately helps feed upwards of 7000 people in Durham Region per month and how food insecurity is not about a shortage of food but rather a short fall in wages, jobs and housing. The need for support has increased at its peak by as much as 30% during the pandemic and we are dealing with a new reality, meaning the demand will only go up, not down.  Please support how every you can. 
Guest Contact Info: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://feedtheneedindurham.ca/

Telephone: 905-571-3863

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FTND.ca/

In this episode, Corette & Jill continue with the “Spotlight” series and talk with Andrew Valyear from Uplynk.  Andrew shares his real and authentic story about becoming an entrepreneur, the “F-You Dad” stage of a father son relationship, and to be a successful entrepreneur, if something really scares you, you should probably do it!  

Guest Contact Info: 

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://uplynk.ca/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewvalyear

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uplynktechnology

In this episode, Corette & Jill talk to “Lady Voltz” IBEW Local 105 Electrical Apprentice Shannon Tomosko.  Shannon Shares her journey to become an Apprentice, how she was originally on track to become an “Accountant” and how one wrong move landed her in the hospital 

Website: https://www.shannontymosko.com/lady-voltz

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-tymosko-b160b4a7/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lady.voltz/

In this episode Corette and Jill talk about the ‘Dos and Don’ts’ of holiday parties and the dangers of ‘Liquid Courage’.   Corette discusses her insight on a case that set a legal precedent while sharing real stories of actual employment situations from her experience as an HR executive. Thinking of hosting or attending a Holiday Party?  This episode is for you! 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.thryvx.com

In this new series, Jill talks about The Top 10 Reasons Why Procurement Fails.  Why Fail?  In the spirit of “Failing Forward” the greatest lessons learned often come from failure.  The first lesson of the series is #10 is “Failing to Engage with Key Stakeholder”.     

Contract: Jill Button

Company: ThryvX 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.thryvx.com

In this episode, Jill speaks with Susan Mercer-Tumilty about the top 10 tips businesses need to consider before they implement new or upgrade their business systems and how to avoid falling for shiny objects.  They explore the importance of beginning with the end in mind, funding, assembling the team and dirty data. 

Contract: Susan Mercer-Tumilty

Company: ThryvX 

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.thryvx.com

In this episode, Corette & Jill talk to Rish Velji-Johnston. Rish is a seasoned corporate professional who is a Client Advocate & technology professional at Royal Bank of Canada.  She has recently launched a Kulfi (Indian Ice Cream) business, Ali & Co. Kulfi, as a way to keep her father’s legacy alive for this love of making Kulfi for others.  

She is a proud mama to 3 children, Brittany, Gordie & Aris, sister to her brother, Rizwan and wife to her husband, Michael, both of whom have provided unwavering support throughout her own journey.  

Rish is also a passionate advocate and committed to making a difference in the cancer community by helping to empower women to be an advocate for their own health and be aware of their bodies.  

Rish shares with our listeners, her personal grief journey and how it took years to overcome ultimately laying the foundation for her own personal breast cancer journey at the young age of 37.   

Instagram: @rishmajohnston or @aliandcokulfi

https://www.thryvx.com