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Getting Down With PurposeWhy Individuals With Down Syndrome Are Thriving in Hospitality | Episode 5 w/ Rick HaydukIn Episode 5, we sit down with Rick Hayduk, a hospitality leader who is challenging parents, guidance counselors, and disability advocates to raise the bar when it comes to employment for individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities.Through his hotel group, Rick is seeing firsthand what happens when opportunity meets belief. Individuals with Down syndrome are not only showing up—they’re excelling, staying consistent, growing into leadership roles, and becoming some of the most dependable and impactful employees in the hospitality industry.This episode is a call to acti...
2025-12-1859 minGetting Down With PurposeFinding Strength Through the Journey: The Bobak Family’s Down Syndrome StoryChristian and Christyn share their powerful story of strength, perseverance, and faith as they navigate the journey of raising a child with Down syndrome.In this episode, they give light and hope to any family currently expecting a child with Down syndrome. They speak openly about the trials and tribulations, but more importantly, about the incredible reward that awaits when you embrace the blessing God has placed in your life.If you and your partner can dig in together, put God first, and look toward the light at the...
2025-12-041h 07Getting Down With PurposeYou’re Capable of More: Brother Chris Sweeney’s Cross-Country Ride for Down Syndrome AwarenessEpisode 3 dives deep into the remarkable journey of Brother Chris Sweeney, a Brother of the Sacred Heart who returned home from a decade of mission work in Mozambique only to discover a new challenge waiting for him.Coming off a sabbatical and searching for purpose, Brother Chris felt God pushing him toward something bigger—something that would take his mind, body, and spirit to another level. That calling turned into a 6,400-mile bike ride across the United States in honor of his nephew, Reed, who has Down syndrome....
2025-11-2058 minGetting Down With PurposeDr. Erik Soine: Finding Purpose Through Faith and FatherhoodEpisode 2 | Dr. Erik Soine: Finding Purpose Through Faith and FatherhoodIn this episode of Getting Down With Purpose, Dr. Erik Soine sits down with host Craig Sweeney to share his powerful story of faith, family, and perspective. As a parent of a daughter with Down syndrome, Dr. Soiné opens up about how this journey has completely reshaped his outlook on life — slowing down, appreciating every moment, and seeing each “extra” stage of childhood as a blessing, not a burden.What began as a challenge soon became a gift — one that strengthe...
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The Craig Carton ShowThe Craig Carton Show - October 29th, 2025: More LeBron DramaDid the Dodgers disrespect Sandy Koufax last night? Sydney Sweeney was at the World Series, but Craig thinks she’s “overrated”?! Tim Hardaway Sr. joins the show to break down the first week of the NBA season, and the scandalous new LeBron book. And why Giants Head Coach Brian Daboll should NOT be on the hot seat. All that, and more, on today’s episode of The Craig Carton Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-10-2952 minGetting Down With PurposeFrom CrossFit World Games to Fatherhood: Brandon Luckett on Redefining Purpose and GrowthBrandon Luckett — top 25 CrossFit World Games athlete, husband, and new father — joins Getting Down With Purpose to talk about how life’s transitions can reshape our purpose. From competing at the highest level to leading at home, this episode reminds us that growth comes when we’re willing to redefine who we are and what drives us.#Purpose #Fatherhood #Growth #GettingDownWithPurpose
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Planning AcesEp 49: AI's Early ReturnsIn this episode of Planning Aces, host Jack Sweeney and resident thought leader Brett Knowles explore how finance leaders are approaching AI's early returns—balancing efficiency, experimentation, and human judgment. CFO Craig Foster of Pax8 discusses how AI enablement is driving measurable productivity gains. CFO David Obstler of Datadog reflects on finding ROI amid rapid innovation and market demand. And CFO Ben Gammell of Brex shares why forecasting still requires human intuition despite data-driven progress. Together, their insights reveal a spectrum of FP&A strategies defining the modern CFO's mindset toward AI adoption and business transformation. Brett Kno...
2025-10-1035 min
Business Transition Roadmap with Elizabeth LedouxNavigating Complex Business Transitions via AI-Driven Exit Planning with Craig SweeneyWhat does it take to transform a confusing, fragmented business transition into a clear, manageable process? In this episode, Elizabeth Ledoux sits down with Craig Sweeney, the founder of AI Exit Navigator—a revolutionary operating system that guides business owners through every step of their transition journey. Craig brings a unique perspective as both a serial entrepreneur and former private equity professional. After working in private equity for over a decade helping portfolio companies with revenue optimization, he started his own fintech company and successfully navigated his own exit to a strategic partner. This dual experience—seeing trans...
2025-09-0232 min
The Brian Craig ShowSydney Sweeney Ends WokeSydney Sweeney Ends Woke Help finding a MEDICARE PLAN is ALWAYS FREE call 805-754-3033 for my Medicare Partner (I may earn a commission) Save up to 80% off Top MyPillow Prodcuts with our Promo Code KANE at Checkout https://www.mypillow.com/kane Thank you to our Top Patreon Supporters! Andrew and Connie, Cristine, ETW, Chuck, Pamela, Nick, Wesley, Heather, David, Maria in Texas, Alice, LeeZep, Shawana, George, Brandon, John S, Frank, Dale,David,Laura B, Rob L. SFjr. Support the show and become a Patreon Supporter! https://www...
2025-07-301h 11Getting Down With PurposeFrom Grief to Growth: The Butterfly Girl StoryCraig sits down with Bryan and Julie Shartle to share the beautiful, heart-wrenching story behind Butterfly Girl Kombucha—a brand born from the legacy of their daughter, Chloe. In this moving episode, the Shartles open up about their journey through grief, the healing power of purpose, and how Chloe’s light continues to inspire transformation in their lives and community.
2025-06-121h 05Getting Down With PurposeBuilding on Solid Ground: Faith, Family & Foundations with Chris CombsIn this episode, Craig sits down with Chris Combs—founder of CM Combs Construction and fellow That Man Is You brother—to talk about how faith, family, and integrity form the blueprint of his life and business. From pouring concrete to pouring into his community, Chris shares what it takes to lead with purpose in both the field and the home.
2025-06-121h 12Getting Down With PurposeRooted in Purpose“Rooted in Purpose: Steven Tujague on Restoring People and Places”In this episode of Getting Down With Purpose, host Craig Sweeney sits down with Steven Tujague, founder of Cambium and The Reminding Coffee Shop. Steven shares how his faith journey led him to build not just businesses but hope.We explore how Cambium breathes new life into faith driven businesses, and how The Reminding creates a sacred space for community, coffee, and conversation. Steven opens up about embracing purpose, and what it means to steward your gifts in a world desperate for meaning.Whet...
2025-06-091h 10Getting Down With PurposeThe Purpose WithinWe’re joined by Rich Schega of Magnolia Wealth Strategies—a great man, devoted father, and true leader. In this episode, Rich shares powerful insights on faith, family, and leadership that will challenge and inspire you.#GettingDownWithPurpose #Autism #FaithFamilyLeadership #MagnoliaWealth #MensMinistry #PurposeDriven #podcast #Faith #Christian
2025-05-221h 21Getting Down With PurposeReal Talk with the Men of ChillCo, Inc — Breaking the SilenceIn our very first episode of Getting Down With Purpose, we sit down with a group of men who wear many hats—leaders at Chilco, fathers, husbands, sons, and brothers. But more than anything, they’re men who are willing to open up.This conversation tackles a rare but critical topic: men depending on other men.Why is it so hard to ask for help when we’re struggling?Why do so many suffer in silence when real friendship could be the way through?Together, we explore the power of brotherhood, the courage it tak...
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The Business Behind Your BusinessSurviving and Thriving in a Crisis: Lessons from a Crisis Management ExpertAre you prepared for the unexpected? Every business will face a crisis at some point—whether it’s a PR disaster, a supply chain breakdown, or a financial emergency. But the difference between businesses that survive and those that struggle often comes down to preparation. In this episode of The Business Behind Your Business, host Paul Sweeney sits down with crisis management expert Stephanie Craig from Kith Consulting to discuss how businesses can build resilience and respond effectively when things go wrong.Stephanie shares her deep expertise in crisis management, explaining what defines a crisis, why preparation is k...
2025-04-0834 min
A Cure for the Common CraigI is for... Immaculate (2024) - A-Z of Horror SeriesSend us a textSydney Sweeney is hugely popular! This is bound to be our most successful podcast episode ever! Except, well, she's not actually on the show or anything. We just happen to be discussing a movie in which she stars, and also happens to produce. But it's some good old religious horror, so there's that, at least. Sydney Sweeney IS Immaculate (2024)!
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Central Baptist Church Leicester UKActs 3:1-11Pastor Benji Karra speaking on this passage and bringing out how we can apply this passage for us today
2025-02-1642 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKActs 2:41-47Pastor Craig speaking on the disciplines the Early Church followed.
2025-02-0242 min2025-01-2635 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKActs 2:1-21Brother GBenga preaching on the topic : Peter's Sermon in Acts 2:1-21
2025-01-1959 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKActs 1 ReviewPastor Craig reminded all of the previous episodes in Acts 1 and the congregation discussed.
2025-01-1230 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKNew Year 2025 SermonPastor Benji speaks about the New beginnings one can have in their life He brings out examples from the Bible where they had New beginnings.
2025-01-0544 min2024-12-0145 min2024-11-2441 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKActs 1:12 to 14Pastor Craig talking on the passage acts 1:1-14 as part of the series of teachings
2024-11-1045 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKActs 1:4-5 and 8 2nd partPastor Craig talks on the Book of Acts series
2024-11-0334 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKActs 1:4-5 and 8.1st partPastor Craigs Talk on the Book of acts 1;4-5 and 8
2024-11-0335 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKBook of Acts 1:9 -11:27 (part 3)Pastor Craig exploring The book of Acts
2024-10-2748 min2024-10-2056 min2024-10-1348 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKBook of Acts 1:1-2(part1)Pastor Craig starting the series of teachings on the Book of Acts
2024-10-0640 min2024-09-0847 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKSeeds and WeedsPastor Benji explaining the parable of Weeds Jesus spoke.
2024-08-0440 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKThe Power of God to his ChurchPastor Craig explains the power that s given to the Church
2024-07-2833 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKWhat to do when faith seems week Book review PreachingPastor Benji explores a Book What to do when Faith seems week.
Recognising the source is the key and act accordingly
2024-07-2149 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKSunday Baptisms and sermonPastor Craig speaks on the teachings of Jesus that can be applied to our everyday life.
2024-07-1433 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKGetting closer to God Part 3Pastor Craig discusses on how we can be closer to God in our day today life.
2024-07-071h 09Central Baptist Church Leicester UKGetting closer to God Part 2Pastor Craig preaches on the life we should be living as a New Testament believer. Repent and be Baptized.
2024-06-3051 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKGetting closer to God Part 1Pastor Craig preaches on the relationship between Man and God! God always wanted to have fellowship with Mankind. Pastor explains how we can get connected with God in this present times.
2024-06-2345 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKLook beyond what you seePastor Benji preaches on the life of Faith in God looking beyond our present issues. Having faith and trust in the promises of the Lord, we can see beyond the present situations. he invites to live an extraordinary life
2024-05-2643 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKThe Holy Spirit DescendingIt was the day of Pentecost the Disciples had the Holy Spirit descending and the gift of Tongues manifested.
The Church grew from there.
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Red Rose Film ClubInvasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) | The Reds, White, and Blue: Film and the Fear of a Communist MenaceWe continue our series on the Red Scare with Phillip Kaufman's 1978 adaptation of "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" starring Donald Sutherland, Leonard Nimoy, and Jeff Goldblum. In our previous episode, we discussed the machinations of the Red Scare, and in this episode we talk about the paranoia and lives ruined in the wake of the Communist Panic. Discussion also include: The Kendrick Lamar v. Drake beef; The continued crackdown on Pro-Palestenian college protests; Irving Adler, a communist math teacher, who stared down the House Un-American Activities Committee; Weird right-wingers finally found the cure for wokeness: Sydney Sweeney. ...
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2024-05-0550 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKEphesians 6:10-20, Part 2, Who is the Devil and What are His Schemes?Exploring the theme of 'Who is the devil/satan and what are his schemes?'
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Central Baptist Church Leicester UKSunday 3-3-24, Isaiah 52:13-53: Part 1Part 1 of Isaiah 52:13-53 where we are unpacking the prophecy and seeing how it points to and is fulfilled in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Also includes details of the upcoming Leicester City Good Friday Walk of Witness and how you can get involved!
2024-03-0345 min
Central Baptist Church Leicester UKJonah Part 2Jonah repents and prays from the Belly of the big Fish
2024-02-2546 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKJonah Part 1Study on the Book of Jonah. This is part 1 of the preaching series.
2024-02-1835 minCentral Baptist Church Leicester UKSunday 11-2-24Today begins with a testimony of how J's life has been transformed in Christ.
Today was a church meeting so our main service was shorter than normal. The sermon topic is 'The Church' which laid a foundation for our church meeting discussions.
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sweeneySonic Gems 2023 - SweeneyThis is my 'Sonic Gems' set for @Saturo-Sounds. A best of the year mix containing just a few of my personal favourites from the last 12 months...
Enjoy 💎🎵💛
1. Nuage feat. Güs - The Place We Know (Teison Remix) [House of Youth]
2. Yør Kultura - Kvantum [Permanent Vacation]
3. Wallace - Shanghai Street [Rhythm Section]
4. Luca Lozano - Make Peace [Klasse Wrecks]
5. Ditian - Strange Pleasure [Feines Tier]
6. Speaking In Tongues - Ultralights [Eternal Order]
7. Mulya - Mundu Fires [Frau Blau]
8. Tal Fussman - Back Up [Survival Tactics]
9. Fever Ray - Shiver (Ivory Remix) [Rabid]
10. Fort Romeau - Man From Another Place [Roma...
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Simply BeyondS3: E42: Pitchforks and Tiki Torches with Fae Johnstone"Once you get in the room, it is actually a hell of a lot harder for them to kick you out of it."In our final episode of season three, we are finishing off with a powerhouse of a guest. Fae Johnstone (They/She) is Executive Director and Co-Owner of Wisdom2Action (W2A). She is an experienced community engagement expert, diversity and inclusion consultant, and project manager. Over her past two years working with W2A, Fae has led local, provincial, and national initiatives focused on 2SLGBTQ+ community health and wellness, youth mental health, meaningful community engagement, and...
2023-07-1036 minSimply BeyondS3: E42: Pitchforks and Tiki Torches with Fae Johnstone"Once you get in the room, it is actually a hell of a lot harder for them to kick you out of it."In our final episode of season three, we are finishing off with a powerhouse of a guest. Fae Johnstone (They/She) is Executive Director and Co-Owner of Wisdom2Action (W2A). She is an experienced community engagement expert, diversity and inclusion consultant, and project manager. Over her past two years working with W2A, Fae has led local, provincial, and national initiatives focused on 2SLGBTQ+ community health and wellness, youth mental health, meaningful community engagement, and...
2023-07-1036 min
Simply BeyondS3: E40: Allyship Is For Everyone with Authors Kate Lum-Potvin and Dr. Frank Sileo"Allyship is a way of loving and taking care of other people."Today, Cyn and Isaac are joined by Kate Lum-Potvin (she/her) and Dr. Frank Sileo (he/his), co-authors of the new children's book, Pride and Joy: A Story About Becoming a LGBTQIA+ Ally. In this conversation, Kate and Dr. Sileo explain the reasons why they decided to write a book on allyship from the perspective of a young child, and their hopes for the impact it may have. The story follows a young Joy who, after witnessing an act of homophobia targeted at her older...
2023-05-0131 minSimply BeyondS3: E40: Allyship Is For Everyone with Authors Kate Lum-Potvin and Dr. Frank Sileo"Allyship is a way of loving and taking care of other people."Today, Cyn and Isaac are joined by Kate Lum-Potvin (she/her) and Dr. Frank Sileo (he/his), co-authors of the new children's book, Pride and Joy: A Story About Becoming a LGBTQIA+ Ally. In this conversation, Kate and Dr. Sileo explain the reasons why they decided to write a book on allyship from the perspective of a young child, and their hopes for the impact it may have. The story follows a young Joy who, after witnessing an act of homophobia targeted at her older...
2023-05-0131 min
Simply BeyondS3: E39: How to THRIVE, not just Survive with Emma Stanley“The best that we can do is continue to be visible, continue to organize, and continue to take action to secure our own space within our own culture.”Just in time for the Trans Day of Visibility, Isaac (They/He) sits down with Simply Good Form Director of Program Development Emma Stanley (She/Her), to talk about the challenges surrounding and importance of living visibly. Given the recent rise of anti-Trans legislation and sentiment, Isaac and Emma discuss the increased importance of this year's TDoV. The two discuss the barriers people face when trying to live visi...
2023-03-2744 minSimply BeyondS3: E39: How to THRIVE, not just Survive with Emma Stanley“The best that we can do is continue to be visible, continue to organize, and continue to take action to secure our own space within our own culture.”Just in time for the Trans Day of Visibility, Isaac (They/He) sits down with Simply Good Form Director of Program Development Emma Stanley (She/Her), to talk about the challenges surrounding and importance of living visibly. Given the recent rise of anti-Trans legislation and sentiment, Isaac and Emma discuss the increased importance of this year's TDoV. The two discuss the barriers people face when trying to live visi...
2023-03-2744 min
Simply BeyondS3: E38: Transversing the Rhodes Scholarship with Canadian Chemist, Julia Levy“This is a commitment to being trans. Being trans is now a fundamental part of who I am.”In this episode, Isaac (He/They) and Cyn (She/Her) have an energy-packed conversation with the first openly transgender Canadian woman to win the Rhodes Scholarship. Julia Levy (She/Her), joins us from British Columbia and shares with us her thoughts on a scholarship that is not without its historical controversy, and not originally intended for someone like her. As Julia comes to terms with the award, before heading to Oxford University and putting it to good use; she...
2023-03-1331 minSimply BeyondS3: E38: Transversing the Rhodes Scholarship with Canadian Chemist, Julia Levy“This is a commitment to being trans. Being trans is now a fundamental part of who I am.”In this episode, Isaac (He/They) and Cyn (She/Her) have an energy-packed conversation with the first openly transgender Canadian woman to win the Rhodes Scholarship. Julia Levy (She/Her), joins us from British Columbia and shares with us her thoughts on a scholarship that is not without its historical controversy, and not originally intended for someone like her. As Julia comes to terms with the award, before heading to Oxford University and putting it to good use; she...
2023-03-1331 min
Simply BeyondS3: E37: The Intersections of Identity and Financial Security with Mariat JibrilMariat Jibril leads with love and her leadership is infectious. In this latest episode of Hey, Cis! Isaac (he/they) and Cyn (she/her) join Mariat Jibril (she/her) in Vancouver, British Columbia and have a coast-to-coast conversation about being a Black, queer advocate and financial professional working in equity, diversity and inclusion."I think we can love and we can lead with love and we can lead with love. You just like being a leader in any organization. You've got to have empathy. If you can live with empathy, then you can never b...
2023-02-2546 minSimply BeyondS3: E37: The Intersections of Identity and Financial Security with Mariat JibrilMariat Jibril leads with love and her leadership is infectious. In this latest episode of Hey, Cis! Isaac (he/they) and Cyn (she/her) join Mariat Jibril (she/her) in Vancouver, British Columbia and have a coast-to-coast conversation about being a Black, queer advocate and financial professional working in equity, diversity and inclusion."I think we can love and we can lead with love and we can lead with love. You just like being a leader in any organization. You've got to have empathy. If you can live with empathy, then you can never b...
2023-02-2546 min
Simply BeyondS3: E36: Creating Visibility in C-Suite with Terri McDowell“I thought I'm pretty good at what I do. Am I prepared to sacrifice all of that? And why should I have to?“In this episode, Terri McDowell (She/Her), a Saskatchewan-born, C-Suite business leader gets vulnerable about what is was like transitioning in and on the job, in a profession that's male, cisgender dominant; and she shows us how she is inspiring transgender people professionally, through ‘the art of the possible.’A Partner & Principal at financial advisory firm Ernst and Young (EY), Terri vulnerably shares, as a transgender woman, challenges and triumphs of her own pers...
2023-01-3151 minSimply BeyondS3: E36: Creating Visibility in C-Suite with Terri McDowell“I thought I'm pretty good at what I do. Am I prepared to sacrifice all of that? And why should I have to?“In this episode, Terri McDowell (She/Her), a Saskatchewan-born, C-Suite business leader gets vulnerable about what is was like transitioning in and on the job, in a profession that's male, cisgender dominant; and she shows us how she is inspiring transgender people professionally, through ‘the art of the possible.’A Partner & Principal at financial advisory firm Ernst and Young (EY), Terri vulnerably shares, as a transgender woman, challenges and triumphs of her own pers...
2023-01-3151 min
The Over 50 Badass PodcastBecome Harder to Kill. Listen up. Episode 8 - Scott Jagodzinski of Argent AlphaOk. We all know that there are a ton of benefits to working out and eating healthy, especially as Father Time starts to kick our ass. We can't expect to live longer, healthier lives if we're sitting on the couch with a 12-pack and a bag of Doritos by our side. If we want to really kick some ass on the pickleball court, rock somebody's world in the bedroom, and feel good overall - we're going to need to get serious about our health and fitness. In this episode, we talk to a true Over 50 Badass, Scott Jagodzinski.
2022-12-2237 min
Simply BeyondS3: E35: Ending the Year, Extra QueerBooks, tunes and gratitude. Welcome to the final episode of 2022 as we get festive with a Hey, Cis! Year-in-Review. This episode is hosted by Cyn Sweeney (She/Her) and Isaac Cook (He/They), with Emma Stanley (She/Her).Emma joins the show from Thailand, and we have to say we're a little envious of her 'winter attire'. In this episode we wanted to reflect back on a rollercoaster year and share some laughs, successes and our gratitude for all our followers and listeners.You'll remember Emma from our Season 2 episodes on travel this S...
2022-12-0936 minSimply BeyondS3: E35: Ending the Year, Extra QueerBooks, tunes and gratitude. Welcome to the final episode of 2022 as we get festive with a Hey, Cis! Year-in-Review. This episode is hosted by Cyn Sweeney (She/Her) and Isaac Cook (He/They), with Emma Stanley (She/Her).Emma joins the show from Thailand, and we have to say we're a little envious of her 'winter attire'. In this episode we wanted to reflect back on a rollercoaster year and share some laughs, successes and our gratitude for all our followers and listeners.You'll remember Emma from our Season 2 episodes on travel this S...
2022-12-0936 minThe Over 50 Badass PodcastBecoming better men by learning from Badass women. Episode 7 - Jack Perez of Kuel LifeWe can't realistically optimize our second halves in a vacuum. We need to learn from and elevate each other. That includes getting schooled by the women in our lives. We can better understand ourselves by fostering honest and open communication with a strong community of women. That's where Jack Perez comes in. Jack is an Over 50 Badass Thought Leader who founded Kuel Life.
Kuel Life harnesses the collective power of women. They deliver an online community and curated shopping experience for women 45+. The Kuel Shop hosts products BY women FOR women, and their loved ones. They encourage women...
2022-11-2636 min
Simply BeyondS3: E33: Decolonize your Identity with Kassidy BernardKwe’! It is Mi'kmaq History Month throughout the province of Nova Scotia and Hey, Cis! is celebrating... and learning... together with our special guest, Kassidy Bernard (they/them/Nekem). Kassidy Bernard is an L’nu and Scottish Two-Spirit youth from We’koqma’q. Kassidy grew up in Unama’ki, one of the seven ancestral districts of Mi’kma’ki.'In my twenty-five years of life, I’ve grown and made connections within my L’nu, Two-Spirit, and creative communities. I continue to unlearn colonial standards to make room for my L’nu worldview which prioritizes humor, rest, and community care...
2022-10-1450 minSimply BeyondS3: E33: Decolonize your Identity with Kassidy BernardKwe’! It is Mi'kmaq History Month throughout the province of Nova Scotia and Hey, Cis! is celebrating... and learning... together with our special guest, Kassidy Bernard (they/them/Nekem). Kassidy Bernard is an L’nu and Scottish Two-Spirit youth from We’koqma’q. Kassidy grew up in Unama’ki, one of the seven ancestral districts of Mi’kma’ki.'In my twenty-five years of life, I’ve grown and made connections within my L’nu, Two-Spirit, and creative communities. I continue to unlearn colonial standards to make room for my L’nu worldview which prioritizes humor, rest, and community care...
2022-10-1450 min
The Over 50 Badass PodcastDo you surround yourself with "Challengers"?? Episode 6 - Steve SimsAre you finally ready and pissed-off enough to make changes to become the Badass you know you can be?? Not sure? This episode, with the Real Life Wizard of Oz, Steve Sims, should help give you that kick in the ass that you know you need. Steve has leveled-up so many damn times in his life that he's an expert - and he's here on the pod dropping knowledge bombs like hand-grenades to help you do the same.
Steve D. Sims, a true Over 50 Badass is the visionary founder of the world’s first luxury concierge that deliv...
2022-06-2140 min
Simply BeyondS2: E30: Traveling While Trans, How to Pass as a CanadianBeing in an airport is always a stressful time- we've all had moments traveling when we had to hurry through security when you notice your running late to your flight. Traveling for transgender individuals however, comes with an additional layer of anxiety that many cisgender individuals take for granted.In the second part of this two-part series, Isaac and Cyn are joined by Simply Good Form's own Emma Stanley (She/Her) who is a frequent flyer and an expert at 'boymoding' to ensure she can get through security without any hassle. Emma shares with her experiences with...
2022-06-1632 minSimply BeyondS2: E30: Traveling While Trans, How to Pass as a CanadianBeing in an airport is always a stressful time- we've all had moments traveling when we had to hurry through security when you notice your running late to your flight. Traveling for transgender individuals however, comes with an additional layer of anxiety that many cisgender individuals take for granted.In the second part of this two-part series, Isaac and Cyn are joined by Simply Good Form's own Emma Stanley (She/Her) who is a frequent flyer and an expert at 'boymoding' to ensure she can get through security without any hassle. Emma shares with her experiences with...
2022-06-1632 minThe Over 50 Badass PodcastMidlife Transitions, Little Blue Pills and What the hell is up with the bathtubs? Episode 5 with Broc Edwards.This week's episode with midlife "OG" Broc Edwards, host of the Midlife Mastery Podcast, dives deep into how to navigate those sometimes shitty (sometimes not) midlife transitions (divorce, job loss, career changes, empty nesting...) we all go through (some of us better than others) and how we can decide to take on new challenges and adventures to really kick some ass and ignite (or re-ignite) that fire in us that maybe just needed a little bit of stoking. We also chew on the bullshit perception of of midlife and how the advertising industry paints such a fucking false narrative o...
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Simply BeyondS2: E29: Traveling While Trans, The Baggage Fee for Biological BiasBeing in an airport is always a stressful time- we've all had moments traveling when we had to hurry through security when you notice your running late to your flight. Traveling for transgender individuals however, comes with an additional layer of anxiety that many cisgender individuals take for granted.In the frst part of this two-part series, Isaac and Cyn are joined by Simply Good Form's own Emma Stanley (She/Her) who is a frequent flyer and an expert at 'boymoding' to ensure she can get through security without any hassle. Emma shares with her experiences with...
2022-06-0234 minSimply BeyondS2: E29: Traveling While Trans, The Baggage Fee for Biological BiasBeing in an airport is always a stressful time- we've all had moments traveling when we had to hurry through security when you notice your running late to your flight. Traveling for transgender individuals however, comes with an additional layer of anxiety that many cisgender individuals take for granted.In the frst part of this two-part series, Isaac and Cyn are joined by Simply Good Form's own Emma Stanley (She/Her) who is a frequent flyer and an expert at 'boymoding' to ensure she can get through security without any hassle. Emma shares with her experiences with...
2022-06-0234 minThe Over 50 Badass PodcastYour Comfort Zone is a Trap. Episode 4 with John Macdonald.Staying in your comfort zone can actually make your second half pretty uncomfortable. John Macdonald, friend of the show, regular Badass Contributor and Badass Community Guide, checks in to drop some bombs about everything from breaking out of your comfort zone to focusing on what you can control. John's a damn smart cat and can teach us all a thing or three about optimizing our second half. Check it out, you'll be damn glad you did.
2022-05-0946 min
The Over 50 Badass PodcastOver 50 Badass - Episode 3 Lori Mendelsohn, Online Dating Coach & Badass MatchmakerIn this episode, Lori Mendelsohn, Online Dating Coach and Matchmaker to the stars (ok, maybe not the stars but to a bunch of really cool midlife guys...) gives us some tips on online dating from the female perspective. Yo - trust us, if you're thinking of jumping back into the dating pool, you need this...
2022-04-2340 min
The Over 50 Badass PodcastOver 50 Badass Podcast - Episode 2 The Midlife MentorsIn this episode James & Claire Davis - The Midlife Mentors, drop all sorts of bombs about midlife. From improving your mindset, dealing with midlife transitions and the Proverbial "Midlife Crisis" to Male Menopause and James' fun in Ibiza, they bring a ton of fun and wisdom to the Podcast!
2022-04-2334 min
The Over 50 Badass PodcastOver 50 Badass - Intro Episode What’s This all About?Craig explains how and why Over 50 Badass exists, what it's all about and what's ahead.
2022-04-2309 min
Simply BeyondS2: E27: A Dive into the Development of the HIV VaccineWho has four paws, almost 200k followers on twitter and approximately 10 years of vaccine research experience? Todays special guest, Chise!On previous episodes, Isaac and Cyn have had the honour to chat with members of our local community who are HIV positive and with the development of COVID-19 vaccines- the possibility of an HIV vaccine has emerged and became more of a reality.In this episode of Hey, Cis! we have the great pleasure to chat with Chise, an American Senior Scientist in Vaccine Research and Development who is not only supporting the efforts to...
2022-04-2045 minSimply BeyondS2: E27: A Dive into the Development of the HIV VaccineWho has four paws, almost 200k followers on twitter and approximately 10 years of vaccine research experience? Todays special guest, Chise!On previous episodes, Isaac and Cyn have had the honour to chat with members of our local community who are HIV positive and with the development of COVID-19 vaccines- the possibility of an HIV vaccine has emerged and became more of a reality.In this episode of Hey, Cis! we have the great pleasure to chat with Chise, an American Senior Scientist in Vaccine Research and Development who is not only supporting the efforts to...
2022-04-2045 min
Simply BeyondS2: E25: Taking ACCOUNTability for Your Actions with XIn Season 2, episode #25 of Hey, Cis!, 'Taking ACCOUNTability with X' we hit on an important topic about accountability.X (They/ Them) is a visual artist who uses drag as their medium. Working primarily as a performer and show producer within the nightlife scene in Halifax, Nova Scotia; X uses their platform to explore gender, fashion, performance, and persona. Starting to produce under their stage name in 2018, X gravitated towards this subversive art form because it allowed them to culminate many different creative disciplines at once while being unapologetically queer. In addition to performing in the n...
2022-03-0337 minSimply BeyondS2: E25: Taking ACCOUNTability for Your Actions with XIn Season 2, episode #25 of Hey, Cis!, 'Taking ACCOUNTability with X' we hit on an important topic about accountability.X (They/ Them) is a visual artist who uses drag as their medium. Working primarily as a performer and show producer within the nightlife scene in Halifax, Nova Scotia; X uses their platform to explore gender, fashion, performance, and persona. Starting to produce under their stage name in 2018, X gravitated towards this subversive art form because it allowed them to culminate many different creative disciplines at once while being unapologetically queer. In addition to performing in the n...
2022-03-0337 min
Simply BeyondS2: E24: There are No Winners in Oppression Olympics with Jefferson DarrellIn this episode we are joined by the dynamic Jefferson Darrell (he/him). Founder of Breakfast Culture, Jefferson is among Canada’s earliest outliers in the IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility) arena; successfully driving positive change management for organizations for the past five years resulting in more diverse and inclusive teams and increased revenue or new business opportunities.Isaac and Cyn had the opportunity to talk with Jefferson about journeys in decolonization, the term 'homonoir' and the intersections of identities and being black and gay and traversing both communities as an advocate, educator, and human.Je...
2022-02-1743 minSimply BeyondS2: E24: There are No Winners in Oppression Olympics with Jefferson DarrellIn this episode we are joined by the dynamic Jefferson Darrell (he/him). Founder of Breakfast Culture, Jefferson is among Canada’s earliest outliers in the IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility) arena; successfully driving positive change management for organizations for the past five years resulting in more diverse and inclusive teams and increased revenue or new business opportunities.Isaac and Cyn had the opportunity to talk with Jefferson about journeys in decolonization, the term 'homonoir' and the intersections of identities and being black and gay and traversing both communities as an advocate, educator, and human.Je...
2022-02-1743 min
Simply BeyondS2: E23: Looking Behind the Curtain of Classical Composing with Hope SalmonsonHave you ever looked behind the curtain and thought about who is behind the music you love? Do you ever contemplate what draws you to a piece of music or composer; and how that is linked to your identity?How does that shape your music? Or does it?In this episode of Hey, Cis! we’re joined by Hope Salmonson (She/Her), a composer and student at Mount Allison University who is the heart behind the research project “(Trans)Gendering the Musical Score: Exploring Transgender Identity through Composition”.Hope Salmonson, from Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova S...
2022-02-0244 minSimply BeyondS2: E23: Looking Behind the Curtain of Classical Composing with Hope SalmonsonHave you ever looked behind the curtain and thought about who is behind the music you love? Do you ever contemplate what draws you to a piece of music or composer; and how that is linked to your identity?How does that shape your music? Or does it?In this episode of Hey, Cis! we’re joined by Hope Salmonson (She/Her), a composer and student at Mount Allison University who is the heart behind the research project “(Trans)Gendering the Musical Score: Exploring Transgender Identity through Composition”.Hope Salmonson, from Kjipuktuk (Halifax, Nova S...
2022-02-0244 min
Simply BeyondS2: E22: Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor Part 2: From Trailers to Tractors with Rob Wells and Breton LalamaFrom Trailer Park Boys to tractors and trailers, this episode continues our journey celebrating the new film Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor, filmed in Nova Scotia and starring Maya V. Henry.We are today joined by actors Rob Wells (Ricky, Trailer Park Boys) and Halifax-based actor, writer and comic, Breton Lalama. In the film, written and directed by Shelley Thompson, Breton plays the role of Dawn's friend and ally, Banu. Breton is best know for their roles in Slasher (2016) and Pretty Hard Cases (2021). And they've been busy! For one - seeing them play 40 characters in ONE play...
2022-01-2023 minSimply BeyondS2: E22: Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor Part 2: From Trailers to Tractors with Rob Wells and Breton LalamaFrom Trailer Park Boys to tractors and trailers, this episode continues our journey celebrating the new film Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor, filmed in Nova Scotia and starring Maya V. Henry.We are today joined by actors Rob Wells (Ricky, Trailer Park Boys) and Halifax-based actor, writer and comic, Breton Lalama. In the film, written and directed by Shelley Thompson, Breton plays the role of Dawn's friend and ally, Banu. Breton is best know for their roles in Slasher (2016) and Pretty Hard Cases (2021). And they've been busy! For one - seeing them play 40 characters in ONE play...
2022-01-2023 min