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How well do you know your team, yourself? You, your co-workers, teammates, peers share a lot of similar experiences and today on Uplift; we talk about the power of peer support.

 

Jenny Townsend, Norfolk County Paramedic, joins us on the podcast to share her personal life experience with mindfulness and peer support programs. Jenny is on the Peer Support team's front line, breaking down the barriers of sharing feelings and having courageous conversations in the workplace.

 

How can you help? The part-time paramedic staff doesn't have the same access to benefits as a full-timer. Seeking additional wellness help would cost out of pocket. Learn how you or your business can help support the Norfolk County Paramedic Services Peer Support team, email Jenny at [email protected]

 

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Do you have big dreams you hope to achieve? What does it take to bring those dreams to fruition? Today on Uplift, we are joined by entrepreneur and owner of spectrum gym, Teagan Fitch. Just 23 years old, Teagan claims she is "Living a dream within a dream." 

 

Teagan's Dream, Spectrum Gymnastics in Simcoe, offers gymnastics classes for all abilities. Spectrum provides classes from toddler to adult and programs such as sensory gymnastics, tumbling, ninja and rebound therapy. 

 

Get inspired by Teagan's tenacious attitude and passion for helping others. Hear how her dream wouldn't be possible without the support and encouragement from family, friends and the community.

 

Learn more about Spectrum: https://spectrumgymnastics.ca/

 

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Fresh baked cookies, pizza and movie nights, unexpected gifts, hot tea, friendly faces - these are the kinds of things you can expect at Ronald McDonald House. If or when your child is in hospital, having the ability to be close by is a parent's top priority. Ronald McDonald House Hamilton provides families with a close, comfortable place to stay when their children are healing at McMaster Children's Hospital. Today on Uplift, Gloria Field shares her family's firsthand experience at RMH and how it was the simple little things, like a hot tea, that made all the difference during the biggest challenge of their lives.

 

The 12th Annual Footsteps for Families is happening now until June 6th. Register now to learn about all the ways you can win family fun prizes!

Learn more or donate to Ronald McDonald House Charities at: https://www.rmhcsco.ca/

 

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This past year has been a challenge for education, and your child might not be reaching their academic potential. This week Nova Mutual and Sylvan learning of Brantford are here to help. Today's Uplift comes from Zack Stats, center director and tutor at Sylvan learning in Brantford.

 

Hear how Zack and his team have expanded to Simcoe and added online tutoring. You will also learn some helpful tips on how you can make online learning at home more beneficial.

 

If you are interested in online tutoring in the Brantford or Simcoe area and would like to connect with Zack and his team - it's so easy - just visit: sylvanlearning.com/brantfordon

 

Or you can Visit Sylvanlearning.com to find a sylvan learning center nearest you!

 

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Today's Uplift comes from our very own Brand Production Specialist, Graeme Reed. In this episode, we uncover how a magician ends up producing an insurance podcast, the importance of a tin can and a couple of secrets for you to enhance your digital presentations.

Learn how and why Nova's investment in virtual and digital media is getting noticed in the industry. Discover the benefits of a servant leadership work culture and having an in-house creative team.

 

Nova Mutual Presents: Level Up Your Virtual Experience

You most likely have a digital meeting, presentation or performance coming up, and Nova can help U nail it! In this webinar, you will learn basic strategies and techniques, giving you the confidence to nail your next virtual presentation. Not only will you learn virtual presentation tips, but you will also obtain Graeme's virtual tech solutions from basic to advanced.

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Learn more about Graeme's Magic: GraemeReedMagic.com

 

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This week on Uplift with Nova Mutual, we are helping bring awareness to Stem Cell registration. 

 

Shannon Adams, a registered nurse at Norfolk General Hospital, has devoted her life to saving others. Now she is asking for our help. Shannon needs a lifesaving stem cell transplant in her battle against Plasma Cell Leukemia Multiple Myeloma, and she currently has no stem cell match.

 

In today's episode, we will learn about Shannon's story from one of her best friends and co-workers, Melissa Frank. Melissa lets us know who can register for stem cell donation and the process. We will also hear Shannon's daughter Abbey give her Grade 7 speech on Leukemia and how its affected her mom.

 

Register today at blood.ca/Match4Shannon

A cheek swab kit will be mailed to you

You must be 17-35 years of age to register.

Not everyone who registers will be matched to a patient and asked to donate, but each registrant provides hope for those waiting.

 

Join the Facebook group, Shannon's Plasma Cell Mates, to help support, buy a shirt and stay up to date. Click here

 

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If you listen to 98.9 myFM or Oldies 99.7 you might recognize this week's guests' voice. Today on Uplift, with are featuring broadcaster and community champion Robyn Beazley. Not only will we hear Robynn's backstory we will also learn how we can get creative with our events. 

 

Robynn was instrumental in pivoting the 2020 Norfolk County Spirit awards. If you are interested in hearing more about how local events are shifting to online and virtual, this is one Uplift you don't want to miss!

 

Stay up to date and in the know. Learn more about upcoming community events or become a community partner at Nofolktoday.ca 

Follow Robynn and MyFM on Facebook: @989norfolkmyFM

 

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This week Brand Ambassador Emily Gibson and Brand production specialist Graeme are chatting with Vice Presidents Cindy Billyard and Cody Douma of Billyard Insurance Group to talk about the Big Hearts fundraiser. Giving with a big heart, Big Hearts is a foundation that raises financial support for vulnerable children in Canada to provide them with a bright future of hope and confidence. 

 

To donate: TheBigHearts.ca

Think Big, Insurance for Everything: https://www.thebig.ca/

 

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In late 2020, before the snow came, Hosts Emily and Graeme got to sit down in-person - social distancing in effect - with Stella Barker, the Executive director of the Norfolk Association for Community Living. Abbreviated to NACL, the organization is about promoting and supporting the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all aspects of community life.

 

In today's episode, not only will you hear from Stella and how impactful NACL is you will also hear from athlete, local celebrity and front-line worker Laura. Laura shares firsthand the positive impacts NACL has had on her life.

 

Learn more about the Norfolk Association for Community Living here: https://nacl.ca/

 

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Next week, March 24th, Nova Mutual is fortunate enough to be hosting Hugh Fardy's webinar on Broker E&O live from Uplift studios. This week on the podcast, Hugh is our special guest!

 

Hugh Fardy is Currently Senior Vice President of Professional Liability for the Ontario Region at Gallagher. Hugh is best known for his high-caliber presentations on Professional Liability, especially Insurance Brokers Errors & Omissions Loss Control.

 

Recently Business experience director Rhonda Reist and Brand Production Specialist Graeme Reed caught up with Hugh over zoom to get to know him outside the webinar.

 

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Register for Hugh's Webinar here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Kdy07fOFSbOUz27l0L_Yfw

 

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