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When you think of downtown Simcoe what pillar businesses come to mind? In today's Uplift hosts Gloria Field and Emily Gibson connect with Kaley Horton of Kaley's Restaurant. Hear about how Kaley is passionate about her downtown and ensuring that the community has access to delicious, healthy and affordable food. 

 

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Learn more about Kaley's Restaurant: https://kaleysrestaurant.com/

 

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Empowering people to be authentic and courageous is what Nova Mutual's Employee Experience Director, Jodi Prouse, is all about. Recently hosts Gloria and Graeme connected with Jodi over zoom to reveal what makes the employee experience at Nova extraordinary. Today, U will learn more about Nova Mutual's Whenever, Wherever, Whatever culture and how Jodi encourages the team to be genuine and mindful in the workplace. 

 

"Dig deep and believe in yourself. You are worthy, and the right employer will see that. "

-Jodi Prouse

 

Have you read Jodi's uplifting blog over on our Website? U can read it here.

 

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Do you need a boost today? A shot of espresso or maybe even something stronger? These are challenging times, and staying healthy is a hot topic of conversation. Today on Uplift, hosts Gloria and Graeme are chatting with Nova Mutual Business Experience Director, Rhonda Reist all about self-care. Rhonda shares some easy habits we can adapt to be more mindful and positive in our everyday lives. Grab your favourite warm beverage, relax and unwind to this week's Uplift.

 

"It's essential that we take care of our mental and emotional health as well. When we take care of all aspects of ourselves, we are much more equipped to handle challenges in our careers and in our personal lives."

-Rhonda Reist

 

Do you want to hear more of what Rhonda has to say about mindfulness and living a positive lifestyle? Register for her free webinar happening February 11th - Uplift Your Self-Care.

Register Here!

 

Learn more about Rhonda Reist and the power of Self-Care on our website. Tune into her Uplifting blog post here!

 

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Healthy, delicious and affordable food is what is most important to today's guests. In Port Colborne, Ontario, Emily and Graeme are in the kitchen with Tyler and Christine Kiernander of Saucy Pot. Taste worldwide flavours in their soups, pot pies, cupcakes, quiches and sandwiches - each bite is filled with a memorable experience. Tyler also has a unique talent in food preparation and feeding strategies for stroke survivors and people with cognitive impairments. Grab a warm bowl of soup and enjoy this week's Uplift. 

 

The Saucy Pot, Where soup is boss: thesaucypot.ca

 

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to open up a microbrewery? Today on uplift Emily and Graeme are in Port Colborne, Ontario, with Fred Davies (Owner of Breakwall Brewing) and Mark Guilbeault (Nova Broker Partner). Each beer brewed at Breakwall is a work of art - learn about the flavours and backstories of just a few of their beers. The unique relationship of best friends Mark and Fred is infectious in this episode of Uplift.

 

Breakwall Brewing Company

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Mark Guilbeault And Associates - Bringing you peace.

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Today on Uplift, hosts Gloria Field and Emily Gibson are chatting Mindfulness with Maddi Rundle. A Registered Psychotherapist, Meditation and Yoga Teacher, Mama, Intuitive Healer and Writer, Maddi is dedicated to helping people tap back into their happiest, most truthful self. Take a pause, a deep breath and let's think about re-aligning U.

 

"Mindfulness is literally bringing a mindful, slow approach, just slowing everything down enough to widen the lens and to take a look at things in a different way."

Maddi Rundle

 

Learn more about Maddi and how she can help re-align U https://www.maddirundle.com/

 

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Today on Uplift, Emily Gibson and Graeme Reed speak with Nova underwriters Samantha Peters and Tara Lupien about the risk found in the classic holiday film, Home Alone. Is your home safe for the holidays? This week on the podcast, we evaluate glass ornaments, laundry chutes, paint cans and more. Could the wet bandits, Marv Murchins and Harry Lyme, take legal action against the McCallisters? Find out on today's episode of Uplift! "This is my house. I have to defend it."Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin)Home Alone, 1990 From all of us at Nova, have a very safe and happy holiday - no matter how U celebrate! Uplift is produced by Nova Mutual

Have you ever started a project and thought, "whoa, I am way in over my head!" Of course, you have, we all have. We want to introduce you to design thinking. On today's Uplift episode, host Emily and producer Graeme are talking with Jennifer Morrison, project leader. Get inspired by Jennifer's empathetic and positive strategies for projects large and small.

 

"The most difficult things that all corporations deal with is reward and recognition. How do you reward and recognize employees without leaving other employees feel as if they are not being rewarded and recognized."

Jennifer Morrison

Project Leader, Nova Mutual

 

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This week on Uplift, host Emily and producer Graeme are chatting with Al Martens of the Simcoe Caring Cupboard. Discover how the caring cupboard is more than just a local food bank - it's a local support hub. From tax support, cooking classes, and so much more, Al explains how he and the incredible team of volunteers go above and beyond to uplift the community. 

 

To contact the Simcoe Caring Cupboard for a list of priority donation items - Click here

 

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This week on Uplift hosts Gloria and Emily are chatting with Andrew Snell, board member of Simcoe Farmers' Market and Steve Miedema, President of Simcoe Farmers' Market and owner of Townsend Butchers. Learn how a '40-year-old start-up' has transitioned to online during a challenging year. From starting in a parking lot to having its own home - the Simcoe Farmers' market is an integral part of our community.

 

"The Market has always been a place of community. Between the vendors, between the customers and the vendors. Our role in the community is bringing people together."

Steve Miedema

President, Simcoe Farmer's Market

 

Shop the Simcoe Farmers' Market Online: localline.ca/simcoefarmersmarket

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