Tracy Koga is Winnipeg's "Queen of Content," has produced over 426 episodes of her lifestyle, entertainment, and event-focused show, "I Like Hue." She discusses the evolution of her show, particularly during COVID-19, and the challenges of addressing uncomfortable topics. Tracy emphasizes the importance of local stories and the broadening of her network. She plans to explore new themes like friendship and mental health in 2025. Despite the saturated podcast market, she sees potential in unique storytelling and live events. Tracy remains committed to providing a safe platform for diverse voices, especially women and BIPOC communities.

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Matt Cundill sits down with Christie and Melissa, the hosts of the true crime podcast "Buried Motives." Christie and Melissa discuss how they first met and bonded over their shared interest in creepy and wacky adventures, including developing escape rooms together.

The conversation then delves into Christie and Melissa's early influences and fascination with true crime, from watching shows like "Dateline" and "CSI" to doing school projects on cases like the JFK assassination and Jack the Ripper. They share their favorite TV court cases, including the Menendez brothers trial and the Ronnie O'Neill case.

Christie and Melissa explain why they decided to start their own true crime podcast, focusing on exploring the motives behind crimes in order to raise awareness and empathy. They discuss the extensive research process they undertake for each episode, using reliable sources and fact-checking to ensure accuracy.

The hosts also share insights into their episode selection process, noting that they are sometimes approached by victims' families or drawn to cases that deeply resonate with them personally. They emphasize the importance of presenting these stories with care and sensitivity.

The conversation covers Christie and Melissa's unique writing and recording process, where they each research and write their own episodes independently before coming together to have an authentic, unscripted discussion. They also touch on the challenges of editing and production, as well as the surprising amount of work involved in running a true crime podcast.

The Buried Motives hosts offer advice for aspiring podcasters, stressing the need for thorough preparation and a clear vision for the show. They also leave the audience with a simple but powerful message: "Don't be a dirt bag."

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Kate Davis, a Canadian comedian, shared her journey into comedy, starting at 29 with two kids and discovering her passion at a local open mic. She discussed the evolution of Canadian comedy, the impact of the Comedy Network, and her experiences performing at Yuk Yuk's. Kate emphasized the importance of staying relevant and adapting her material, including her recent joke about Face ID recognizing a drunk person. She also highlighted the challenges of performing for corporate audiences and the value of humor in fostering a positive work culture. Davis's future plans include expanding her podcast and performing globally.

Check out Kate's website here where you can book here for your corporate event.

Connect with her podcast Humor In the C-Suite which tells the stories of humor in the workplace.

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Allison Cullen discusses Human Design, a system that maps energy centers, similar to chakras, and interacts with pseudoscience and astrology. It originated in the late 80's and refined in the early 90's, aligning with the Human Genome Project. The founder, Ra Uru Hu, claimed to receive divine downloads. Human Design involves 5 types and 12 profiles, with Cullen being a 41 generator.

Allison shares her journey from a fundamentalist Christian upbringing to embracing Human Design, which influenced her parenting and career shift from the music industry to podcasting and coaching. She also discusses the community she built and the rebranding of her podcast, "You Do Woo."

Links to connect to Allison and book a reading for yourself.

Allison's website

The You Do Woo Podcast

You can access a transcription and see the video on our episode page.

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The key to success is... relationships! Whether it is business or love, relationships will define how well you do at either. London Reber understands relationships and shares her personal journey with addiction, starting with a childhood sugar addiction that later led to alcohol abuse. She realized she was an alcoholic at age 27 and sought recovery, which led her to become a relationship coach.

She also failed at dating... until she didn't. She discusses the importance of leading with a relationship rather than just physical intimacy when dating, and developing emotional, intellectual, and spiritual connections before getting it on. And after you've tied the knot? You need to maintain the habits and behaviors that attracted your partner in the first place, rather than sacrificing your authenticity to maintain the relationship.

London has provides tips and tricks to those who need to have a break up; offering advice on healthy ways to end relationships, including having a support system and prioritizing self-care during the breakup process.

London also knows parenting! She shared her experience of being named "Supermom 2023", which was inspired by her late sister who had Down syndrome and a heart defect, and she emphasized the importance of attachment science and attuning to each child's unique needs as a parent, rather than just following parenting "shoulds".

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As promised - here are the places you can connect with London:

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Paul Bonaquisti is the owner of Bonaquisti Wines and the host of Denver Wine Radio. In this episode, you will hear Paul discuss the unique challenges and opportunities of urban winemaking in Colorado, highlighting the importance of educating the public on the distinction between winemaking and vineyard agriculture. Matt inquires about the best white and red wines in Colorado, and Paul shares their personal journey into winemaking which started with Paul watvching his father open the winery in the 80's.

As you will hear - it is more than a winery with Bonaquisti Wines hosting events with food, cocktails, music, people and a podcast. At the end of the episode, Matt shows the Coloradio Sangiovese that Paul hit a home run with in 2022. Matt drank it over the weekend and can confirm it is awesome!

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This is the story of my friends Lisa & Jose who started a hotel in Cordoba. Actually, it's more than a hotel: It's a Passion.

An Italian-Spanish fusion made Patio del Posadero a reality. Couple at work and in life: Lisa, born in Verona, Italy, and Jose, born in La Escala, Gerona, had a dream: to live in Córdoba and restore an old courtyard house to create the “perfect place”, in which each person who visited it, felt at home. And so it happened, in 2015 Patio del Posadero opened its doors.

In this episode, you will hear Lisa discuss heir experiences starting a family-run hotel in Cordoba, Spain. They emphasized the importance of having a clear vision and project, as well as the need to infuse for audacity and creativity. Lisa shared their passion project, a small hotel in Cordoba, and discussed her experiences and challenges, including the red tape to get the place renovated and recognizing when to ask for help. The conversation also touched on the significance of cultural experiences in the hospitality industry, with a focus on preserving local customs and traditions through community involvement. Their success is in their approach to connecting with the local community, highlighting how her restaurant serves as a hub for both locals and tourists to enjoy traditional dishes made with local products.

Their podcast is called EL CANAL DE PATIO DEL POSADERO and can be found here.

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David Gerson is a soccer referee who provides an honest perspective from the 3rd team on the pitch... Through humor, analysis and education, his podcast is changing how people view referees and officials in all sports. His goal is that the podcast inspires, educates and humanizes the next generation of referees for their own development and appreciation from the players, coaches and spectators they need to work alongside.

In this episode, you will hear about David's journey to becoming a soccer official, stories of parental behaviour towards youth (players and officials) at sporting events, and the difference between the laws of soccer and the rules of soccer. We also talk about the possibility of a "blue card" being introduced, how to calculate "add on" time, and why you don't see too many officials using headsets to communicate in North America.

David also has some excellent socials you should follow including his TikTok, Instagram and Facebook - and of course his podcast which you can find here.

You can support David and the Refs Need Love Community by purchasing some useful merch.

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Today, we're delving into the legacy of former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney with Stuart Murray, who shares firsthand memories from Mulroney's 1984 election campaign. We discuss Mulroney's leadership, his efforts to unite Canada, and the controversies surrounding his government's decisions. Despite criticism, Mulroney was known for bold thinking, evidenced by his free trade agreement with the US and Mexico, which polarized opinions. We also explore Mulroney's personal relationships with global leaders and his post-political advocacy work. Stuart's passion for human rights extends to his vision of Winnipeg as a hub for international human rights education, with the Canadian Museum for Human Rights at its forefront. Join us as we reflect on Mulroney's legacy and imagine Winnipeg's potential as a beacon for human rights advocacy.

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Pete Tessier knows Insurance. As the host of the Insurance Podcast, he speaks to Insurance professionals about the challenges in the business. But let's face it - no one really thinks about Insurance unless they work in it. In this episode you will hear about the industry's use of technology and trust issues, a story about a hole-in-one contest at a golf tournament, where the winner was set to receive a car worth $120,000, and the impact of the internet on the insurance industry, mentioning the challenges of trust and fraud prevention in online transactions.

But what about all those catastrophic losses? Pete will explain how they are covered, and why the industry is slow to adopt new technology due to inherent risk aversion and legacy systems.

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