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Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureThe Stages, Reasons and Seasons of Leadership with Megan RafuseIn 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 woman. With a strong sense of community to thrive, she authentically discusses the importance of having alignment to self, she breaks down the notion of a progression noodle, and taking imperfect actions. Megan R...2025-06-2356 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureOwning your Tone Takes Self Love with Chantal CarterIn 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 is sexy' recognizing when it is okay to slow down or stop, even when it is...2025-04-1144 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureThe Courage You Seek is Within You with Dr. Samra ZafarIn 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 already.Dr. Samra Zafar is an award-winning, internationally renowned speaker, physician, author, and educator...2025-02-0740 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureEmotional Connections Create Cultures with Jay RosalesIn 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 with others. To Jay, its never too late to find your passions and its important to balance work...2024-12-1849 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureThe Lulls and Lows of Leadership and the Value of Social Work with Rahim ThawerIn 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 queer and racialized view to the field of social work, recognizing there is another view to who is in t...2024-11-0138 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureThe Human Touch of Social Platforms with Suzanne ZandbergenIn 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 communicating and that is what social platforms are creating. By doing what she loves and is...2024-05-0734 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureThe Social Evolution in Palliative Care with Hsien SeowIn 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 continuity of care by many. We discuss what can lead to change within the complex health system, t...2023-12-1337 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureDigging Deep with Jennifer Siripong Mandel & Anika ChabraIn 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 past and nurturing the future, the Co-Founders remind the audience to never stop exploring the past, to evolve, listen and lead without...2023-05-3056 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureTo Be a Strong and Resilient Afghan Woman with Sana AskariIn 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 Sana to stand for her rights, and that for o...2023-03-3157 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureGoing Above and Beyond the Call of Duty in Catastrophic Impairment Law with Andrew Leroy RudderIn 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 enabled him to go above and beyond the call of duty for his clients and now look to serve t...2023-02-0841 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FuturePivoting as a Mompreneur: Always a Way Forward with Lisa EvansIn 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 you got to do to get it done are methods that do not s...2022-11-2241 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureCapturing the Beauty and the Unapologetic Self with Art & Science with Dr. Nicole CrimiIn 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, Nicole shares the importance of owning who you are, becoming the 'different' leader you are meant t...2022-11-1036 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureSources of Renewal and the Keys to Health Leadership with Dr. Shira BrownIn 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 pinpointing communication, strategy and emotional intelligence as key leadership qualities. Shira taps into...2022-09-2837 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureEmbracing Changes to Education: Approaches for Equity Deserving GroupsIn 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 discussion included: education as a means to find ways in and out; variability by location; school as hub; classism and racism; cultural sensitivity...2022-09-0157 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureCreating a Narrative about Living when Discussing Death, Dying and Estate Administration with Debbie StanleyIn 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 celebrate today and plan for tomorrow. Debbie Stanley is the Founder and CEO of ETP Canada, a boutique firm located in Gu...2022-06-2037 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureA Journey of Exploration in Healthcare and Founding a Start Up with Kristin GrossIn 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 striving towards breaking the viscous cycle that limits the advancement of health literacy and health equity within the healthcare...2022-06-1449 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureThe Search for Talent On and Off the Ice: Living the Hockey Life as a Family with Dave and Charmaine DraperIn 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, including Kris Draper, and how incredible and difficult it was and is to m...2022-06-1435 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureA Message to Black Youth: Believe it is Possible with Charles AgyemangIn 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 paying it forward to shed more positive light into the world. In the context of the future of work...2022-05-0436 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureA Social Obligation to Advocate for and Reconnect Families of Video Gaming Addiction with Elaine UskoskiIn 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 an Author of two books “Seeing Through the Cracks” and “Cyber Sober; A Caregi...2022-04-2639 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureGetting Through Hardship: Lessons in Muay Thai with Kru Jenypher LanthierIn this episode, Kru Yai Jenypher Lanthier discusses her love for Muay Thai and achieving your goals in a male dominated industry. She shares how she benefited from allies, the need to work hard before spotting talent and changing lives in the art of both beauty and brutality. Kru Jen sees "how you lead", purpose, empathy and the essence of being a women as vital to leadership. To Kru Jen, Muay Thai teaches a culture of respect, embodiment of Buddhism, consistent and daily growth, and knowing that in difficult times you will get through it. Kru Jenypher...2022-04-1851 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureLove Yourself & Live with Confidence featuring Augusta RayIn this episode, Augusta Ray speaks to the importance of loving yourself with confidence and living the life you want to live doing what you love to do. She reminds you that you worked hard to be where you are and she talks about some of the good people she meet on the way. Augusta shares her journey with eating disorders (ED) and now as a ED recovery advocate. Gus is authentically herself on and off stage knowing who she is and recognizing her worth, and she share this message to other young women or ED sufferers.A...2022-03-2933 min
rádio das galáxiasEP.8_a partida pirataNa última terça-feira, 15 de março, enquanto Manchester United e Atlético de Madrid se preparavam para entrar em campo pelas oitavas de final da Champions League, outros dois times de craques estavam prestes a atrair atenção de "boleiros piratas" que caçavam links mal-assombrados para acompanhar a partida.
Esses internautas não imaginavam que podiam cair em um link de outra partida de futebol... muito mais pirata do que eles, em vários sentidos.
Pirataria é um tema bem relevante no Brasil e com certeza você já esbarrou com ela em algum momento da sua vida...2022-03-1830 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureBig Dreams Bright Minds One Backpack featuring Melissa EnmoreIn this episode, Melissa Enmore speaks to the importance of education and educators as catalysts supporting children to get closer to living their big dreams. She describes the importance of learning and growing in world that is forever evolving and the need for the education system to reform and better equip bright minds to be adaptable and think differently. Melissa talks about the expectation to achieve in the Caribbean and the structural and systemic issues affecting learning and health. She advocates and wishes more people would listen and understand that leadership is not a one-size fits all model, data c...2022-03-0945 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureThe Best of Both Worlds: The Cycle of Starting Again in a New Country featuring Vanessa Chouinard-CortesIn this episode, Vanessa shares what it is like to leave parts of you behind and have other parts of you be reborn when immigrating to a new country. She discusses the experience of obtaining citizenship as "It's not just a paper. It is a life.". Vanessa unpacks her views on the give and take relationship of what it means to be Canadian, and how these changes need to start from within.Vanessa Chouinard is the founder and CEO of Gentium Immigration Corp where she helps individuals realize their Canadian dreams. She is fluent in English, Spanish...2022-02-1153 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureWhat is Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future?An introduction to this podcast as described by your host Amanda Calzolaio. Learn more about Amanda and her views on leadership as an inclusive term. Get a glimpse into the kinds of leaders you may hear from and what this means for you. Look out for key themes and learn how you can get involved and/or nominate someone you know to be featured on the show.2022-01-2909 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureA Community Formed After Each Step featuring Bernard AbarquezIn this episode Bernard Abarquez discusses the impact of Project 42 within and beyond the Toronto community. He speaks to his presence as a runner, what goal setting was to him and its connection to his artistry. To Bernard "..every step gets you to that goal.." and "..if you do not reach the goal it does not take away from every step you took". Bernard Abarquez is an athlete committed to a state and condition of being “fit” both physically and mentally. He has a background in digital media and fine arts and a passion for breakdancing. Bernard is a...2022-01-2931 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FutureA Life of Caregiving is a Life in Leadership featuring Donna ThomsonIn this episode Donna Thomson shares her experience with caregiving and how her journey has shaped her views on leadership. She speaks to the power of imagination, bravery and asking for what you need when leading a life as a caregiver. She references the need to have both power and love for self, for change and for the emergence of leadership. Donna Thomson is a caregiver, author and advocate. Her experience was shaped by caring for her son who has cerebral palsy and for her mother who died at age 96 after living the last part of her l...2022-01-2927 minToday's Leaders for Tomorrow's FuturePodcast TrailerYour teaser of Today's Leaders for Tomorrow's Future. A short taste of what this podcast will do for you. That is, redefine the narrative of what it means to be a leader in society and see yourself as the leader you want and choose to be knowing that parts of you already are one.2022-01-2901 min