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Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

Amanda Calzolaio

27 episodes

1 week ago

In this episode, Sara Austin illustrates her fierce commitment to protecting the rights of children to survive and thrive. She discusses the need to unite for the sake of our children, noting there is a need for the nation to raise a nation, even in Canada. According to Sara, the formula for a healthy childhood is to show them that they can "be" themselves, that they belong, and becoming starts now. She encourages youth and all leaders to take calculated risks knowing that life has an inheren...

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Self-Improvement

Entrepreneurship

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In this episode, Sara Austin illustrates her fierce commitment to protecting the rights of children to survive and thrive. She discusses the need to unite for the sake of our children, noting there is a need for the nation to raise a nation, even in Canada. According to Sara, the formula for a healthy childhood is to show them that they can "be" themselves, that they belong, and becoming starts now. She encourages youth and all leaders to take calculated risks knowing that life has an inheren...

Show more...

Self-Improvement

Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/27)

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

Protecting Children's Rights to Shine Bright with Sara Austin

In this episode, Sara Austin illustrates her fierce commitment to protecting the rights of children to survive and thrive. She discusses the need to unite for the sake of our children, noting there is a need for the nation to raise a nation, even in Canada. According to Sara, the formula for a healthy childhood is to show them that they can "be" themselves, that they belong, and becoming starts now. She encourages youth and all leaders to take calculated risks knowing that life has an inheren...

2 months ago

43 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

The Stages, Reasons and Seasons of Leadership with Megan Rafuse

In this episode, Megan Rafuse shares pivotal life and leadership moments that shaped where she is today in both business and life. With courage and a "why not" mindset, she discusses the stages, reasons and seasons she experienced and continues to navigate as a CEO bridging and building the intersection of tech and mental health, as well as a mother, a proud ADHDer, and a woman. With a strong sense of community to thrive, she authentically discusses the importance of having alignment to self,...

4 months ago

56 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

Owning your Tone Takes Self Love with Chantal Carter

In this episode, Chantal Carter shares how her love for fashion turned into a journey towards representation to love who you are in your skin regardless of its tone. With a mission to love the self, own your story, and to empower black women with their breast health, Ms. Carter walks us through her entrepreneurship journey, inclusive of the unexpected inflection points, the need to remain curious, the importance of managing her energies, and to stay grounded in faith. Ms. Carter states 'slow ...

7 months ago

44 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

The Courage You Seek is Within You with Dr. Samra Zafar

In this episode, Dr. Samra Zafar stores her story of courage, fear, and facing choices in the context of domestic violence, gender-based oppression, and pursuing education and a new life for herself and her two daughters. She discusses how choice is your superpower, and taking courageous steps leads to bold results. Samra breaks down her three pillars of courage, and talks about the importance of solitude to listen to your own voice. Her main message is the courage you seek is within you alre...

9 months ago

40 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

Emotional Connections Create Cultures with Jay Rosales

In this episode, Jay Rosales shares his passions for blogging, fantasy sports, telling jokes and statistics. He details how, over time, he was able to combine his passions for sports, especially basketball, within the city he loves. Whether he is writing, podcasting or in the media, Jay's goal is to create an emotional connection with the listener. As such, Jay shares what worked for him within his communications and marketing career; that is, to make it memorable and to build relationships w...

10 months ago

49 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

The Lulls and Lows of Leadership and the Value of Social Work with Rahim Thawer

In this episode, Rahim Thawer (he/him) discusses the lulls and lows of leadership, and his relationship to misery. He discusses his approach, and that of his mentors, to 'confront the lack' and to challenge the notion of 'always be doing' sense of achievement. He shares his journey with writing and his aims to create new reference points while confronting shifting dynamics as a social worker with lived and marginalized experiences. His goals with producing scholarship are to bring a que...

1 year ago

38 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

The Human Touch of Social Platforms with Suzanne Zandbergen

In this episode, Suzanne Zandbergen share her passion for social media platforms as a medium to spread positivity into community and with local businesses. She discusses how new connections and perspectives can be found with audiences using social media marketing by focusing on a Founder's story or that of the many faces of the business. To Suzanne, there is no need to be perfect to share your authentic self and to make a human connection. At its basic level, human nature is about communicati...

1 year ago

34 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

The Social Evolution in Palliative Care with Hsien Seow

In this episode, Dr. Hsien Seow discusses the power of collective action and social change to drive ripple effects in the palliative care system. He shares his experiences with palliative care from an early age, defines what it is, why and how he remains committed to the field today. Dr. Seow speaks about the role of hope during the palliative process, as well as power and knowledge dynamics intertwined within healthcare system drivers which, unfortunately, is often experienced as the lack of...

1 year ago

37 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

Digging Deep with Jennifer Siripong Mandel & Anika Chabra

In this episode, Co-Founders Anika Chabra & Jennifer Siripong Mandel discuss their company Root & Seed and its mission to end the loss of tradition. As a social enterprise advancing intergenerational and culturally sensitive work, both Jennifer and Anika share what digging deep means to them and how the richness of their histories and its stories, along with those of the families they engage with, led them to where they are now both personally and professionally. While honouring the p...

2 years ago

56 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

To Be a Strong and Resilient Afghan Woman with Sana Askari

In this episode, Sana Askari unveils the many struggles she was faced with as an Afghan women, which makes Afghan women beautifully resilient. She speaks to her journey and the risks she took and continues to take to resist the societal and gender norms to not give up and disappear. Sana discusses how education is the key to not lose a generation to darkness and how important it is to continue to amplify the voices of Afghan women so the world does not forget them. It is worth it to San...

2 years ago

57 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

Going Above and Beyond the Call of Duty in Catastrophic Impairment Law with Andrew Leroy Rudder

In this episode, Andrew Leroy Rudder takes a deep dive into what and who motivates him to practice catastrophic impairment law along with the approaches he takes to help his clients, inclusive of recognizing that the persons behind the case are worth the fight. Rudder earns the trust of his clients, often Indigenous and living on reserves, through intimacy, openness and challenging the notions he holds. Andrew discusses how important, yet intimating, it was to start his own firm that en...

2 years ago

41 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

Pivoting as a Mompreneur: Always a Way Forward with Lisa Evans

In this episode, Lisa Evans brings to the forefront the reason she is an entrepreneur drives her ability to pivot and make decisions when faced with challenges. With a focus on the early years, she aligns her values with her actions while making the business work for her family life. Lisa shares her ups and downs over the past couple of years while holding the mindset that you cannot stay in a panic state. Constantly problem solving, taking calculated risks, and being scrappy to do what...

2 years ago

41 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

Capturing the Beauty and the Unapologetic Self with Art & Science with Dr. Nicole Crimi

In this episode, Dr. Nicole Crimi discusses how her art is an expression of the unapologetic self, a symbol of courage, and a representation of a complex story. Through both art and science, Nicole illustrates how she moved out of her typical character to move past perceived creative limits and out of her comfort zones to develop works such as "Two elephants" donated to Stop Poaching Now as well as Patty and the Pandemic. Through the synergies of her artistic and medical experiences, Ni...

2 years ago

36 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

Sources of Renewal and the Keys to Health Leadership with Dr. Shira Brown

In this episode, Dr. Shira Brown shares her perspectives on health leadership as a source and function of renewal when making a difference in someone's life. She talks about the value of team, the role of leadership to serve said team, her special work family, and she is reminded of the human condition through the power of why and an inquiry towards how you are living. Dr. Brown discusses the pandemic's impact on health teams along with the key findings from the EMBA project she conducted pin...

3 years ago

37 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

Embracing Changes to Education: Approaches for Equity Deserving Groups

In this episode, a panel of Black women from diverse backgrounds and members of the Backpack Project discuss their experiences growing up in the Caribbean and Canada, the differences in the education systems from their lived experiences, and the impacts on equity deserving groups, specifically those in the black community. Melissa Enmore, who was introduced in episode 5, and I co-host the episode alongside panelists Alicia Sullivan and Michele Mitchell. Themes and topics that emerged from the...

3 years ago

57 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

Creating a Narrative about Living when Discussing Death, Dying and Estate Administration with Debbie Stanley

In this episode, Debbie Stanley brings awareness to life today asking "If today was my last day, would I be okay with that?". Debbie discusses how to be compassionate, understanding and respectful to executors, grieving families and beneficiaries through a difficult time and a long process. Debbie details what estates are and what considerations are important when exploring your responsibilities. Debbie shares a page in her story leaving the audience with warmth and a readiness to celeb...

3 years ago

37 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

A Journey of Exploration in Healthcare and Founding a Start Up with Kristin Gross

In this episode, Kristin Gross takes us on her journey of exploration with "on the job" learning in a complex health system. She discusses the significance of being your own experience, developing a business that becomes a "must have" for its target audience, and being ready to pivot when founding a start-up company. Kristin's strengths of grit, endurance, a love for learning, and a network of relationships has helped her to be apart of numerous incubators and accelerators while continuously ...

3 years ago

49 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

The Search for Talent On and Off the Ice: Living the Hockey Life as a Family with Dave and Charmaine Draper

In this episode, Dave and Charmaine Draper discuss growing up in a hockey family and living a life in professional hockey on and off the ice. Dave and Charmaine share how they navigated through a professional hockey career, found their way and gave it their best. Dave discusses what talent was to him, how he went about scouting and coaching players, and what his approach was to meeting the needs of his team. Dave and Charmaine give voice to their talented family members in the industry,...

3 years ago

35 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

A Message to Black Youth: Believe it is Possible with Charles Agyemang

In this episode, Charles Agyemang speaks to the importance of black youth having exposure at critical times in their development to career stories and seeing themselves in a career before it becomes a past thought. By breaking the cycle of "what is cool", through the power in representation and having access to accurate and relevant information, more avenues that youth can tap into become visible. Charles speaks to the floating targets black youth face and the community being formed and payin...

3 years ago

36 minutes

Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future

A Social Obligation to Advocate for and Reconnect Families of Video Gaming Addiction with Elaine Uskoski

In this episode, Elaine Uskoski shares her experience as a parent and caregiver of an adult aged son with a video game addiction. She talks about how important it was to take care of herself, lead with empathy and understanding, and take a holistic skills building approach to mental health recovery. Elaine discusses the journey of admission and how fulfilling it is step into what now feels like a social obligation to reconnect parents and their children in a purposeful way. Elaine Uskoski is...

3 years ago

39 minutes