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Working For ProgressWFP with Dawn ThomsonThis episode is with Dawn Thomson, a long time friend to Tribe Porty, as she was one of the original TEDxPortobello speakers in 2015. Dawn is an energy psychologist and relationships coach. Dawn’s work focuses on love, sex, and self. Helping people navigate relationships with others and themselves, especially when they feel stuck in dynamics that no longer work.Dawn is super fired up about her new work called Fancy Yourself– where she encourages people to start loving and fancying themselves more both physically and emotionally (accepting and valuing themselves) as well as having the confi...2025-04-1642 min
The OrchardcastElection Update - Week 2From now until the election day, the Orchard will be releasing weekly election update podcasts with a different guest each episode. The entirety of each election update episode will be free for anyone to listen to or watch.Joining me this week is MacEwan University communications professor and freelance journalist Dani Paradis.Related Links* Carney pledges $150M boost to 'underfunded' CBC, CBC* Conservatives drop Quebec candidate for accusing Polytechnique survivor of exploiting shooting, CBC* Conservative Candidate Used a Secret Signal Group Chat With Freedom Convoy Leaders, Right-Wing Media and...2025-04-071h 12
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Maureen EvansDani first met Maureen Evans through the Tribe Women programme in 2018 and has been admiring her work ever since. Maureen is a Executive Coach, Pilates teacher and owner of a Movement & Wellness Studio.Maureen’s first degree is in Pure Mathematics and she has an MBA as well as a Professional Practitioner Diploma in Coaching and advanced Pilates and Anatomy qualifications. She is a former risk consultant and audit director and has worked with risk, coaching and movement clients across the globe.For more about Maureen's work, see below;Coaching - www.thecompleteleader.co...2025-03-0530 min
Working For ProgressWFP with Julie CluleyIn this episode, we sit down with Julie Cluley, a dog behaviour coach and creator of "Peaceful Paws," an innovative course and community combining 3P coaching and Dog Listening. Julie speaks about her work, her previous burnout and her transformation that happened in her thinking. Even though she is doing more than ever, she is not overwhelmed and that came from a shift in her mindset. When not working, Julie is found sea swimming, dancing in the park and enjoying time with loved ones.To find out more about Julie's work, check out;J...2025-02-2139 min
The DiscourseDani's Trump Card- Does She Get The Credit?In a surprising twist, this episode explores how Premier Danielle Smith's diplomatic dance intersects with Justin Trudeau's unexpected moment of diplomatic finesse. Our hosts reveal a rare moment of cross-party solidarity, where even New Democratic and Conservative voices grudgingly acknowledge Trudeau's strategic tariff negotiations.
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Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Matilda MayneWe had a great time catching up with Matilda in this episode. Matilda Mayne is a mental skills coach and performance psychology consultant based in Edinburgh. She works with athletes, businesses, and academic institutions, specialising in resilience and coping with pressure. Her life’s passion has been to understand the value of stress and the importance of our relationship with it.We spoke about sport, pushing yourself and our need for extremes- including rawdogging (enduring a difficult task without distractions). Working For Progress is hosted by Dani Trudeau and produced by Alice Hudson.2025-02-0538 min
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Hannah LowWe sat down with the ray of sunshine that is Hannah Low. Hannah is a Chinese-Scottish actor and writer based in Edinburgh, who makes vibrant, narrative-led, interdisciplinary work for stage.Hannah’s creative projects are currently supported by Vanishing Point and Imaginate, and funded by Creative Scotland and Edinburgh City Councils Diversity and Inclusion fund. As an actor, Hannah has worked with a wealth of organisations across the UK including; Netflix, BBC Scotland and the Royal Lyceum Theatre.Enjoy!Working For Progress is hosted by Dani Trudeau and produced by Alice Hu...2024-11-2226 min
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Loretta DunnIn this episode, we sit down with Life Celebrant, Death Doula, and long-time friend of Tribe, Loretta Dunn. Loretta and Dani first connected eight years ago, and since then, she has remained a wise and trusted confidant.Loretta’s work focuses on the profound connections between living well and dying well. With a rich background in nursing and midwifery, she is a member of the Institute for the Study of Birth, Breath, and Death, and an EASE Facilitator (End of Life Aid Skills for Everyone) with the Scottish Partnership for Palliative Care. She is passionate about bringing de...2024-10-2238 min
Toronto Today with Greg BradyTHINK TANK with Dani Stover, Ben Mulroney & Lucas MeyerGreg Brady and the panel of:Dani Stover, Host of ‘Let’s Talk with Dani Stover’ on the Corus Radio Network,Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto ContributorLucas Meyer, Senior Consultant, Communications and Media Insights, Enterprise CanadaDiscuss:1 -Liberal MPs will present official demand for Trudeau to resign in coming days, sources say 2 - Doug Ford plans to rip out existing bike lanes that are bringing traffic ‘to a standstill’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-10-1823 min
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Danni GordonOn this episode of Working For Progress we welcome Danni Gordon. Danni loves to help and has an organised work style, she self confesses “I love to help people get shit done”. She originally worked in the third sector, managing creative funds to community organisations around Scotland. Danni has also worked as a personal assistant and is the founder of the Chachi Power Project. Currently, Danni is on extended maternity leave and is looking forward to the next chapter in her working life, alongside being a mother.In this conversation, we dove into the delicate balance between produ...2024-07-3139 min
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Anna ConsidineAnna is an Edinburgh-based brand photographer working with kind and creative kin across the UK. We had the joy of chatting and getting to know Anna Considine, founder of Studio Gently and a new member to Tribe Porty. Anna spoke openly about the joys of starting your own business and the struggles that can come along with this. Anna gave us an honest account of her own experiences of falling into unhealthy habits with work which led to detrimental effects to her mental health. Anna gave a raw account of her experience with over working and how t...2024-06-0731 min
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Ellie MoragEllie is a photographer, community gatherer and newest member of team tribe. Most of her working life has revolved around connecting with people. Ellie’s connection to the creative scene lead her to CreativeMornings, where she volunteered with the Edinburgh Chapter for a number of years before starting her own event, called Soapbox, last year. Knowing how much being part of a community helped both her personal and professional life was the driving factor in starting Soapbox. Bringing other people together and helping them with their own journey is something that brings Ellie a lot of joy. Wo...2024-05-2430 min
The Alex Pierson ShowUS Bans Tiktok, Trudeau Dances Around The Question And Singh Wants back InThe US has just officially banned TikTok from being used in the country, and now many are wondering if Canada will follow suit. To help make sense of this, host Dani Stover is joined by David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security on why the US made this move, and why Canada continues to drag its feet on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-04-2508 min
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Reema VadoliyaOur conversation with Reema Vadoliya is a rerecord, after some sound issues. I was a little nervous about it sounding rehearsed but actually we got into some rich conversation quicker as a result. We think you will enjoy hearing Reema's story. Reema is a passionate business founder, gifted storyteller and tireless advocate for inclusion in data. By challenging audiences to reshape their perception of data as a dreary necessity, she draws out the real human stories which organically empower intentional inclusion in data and beyond. After seven years and multiple roles in data, Reema decided to...2024-04-2336 min
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Keith KirkwoodKeith Kirkwood, a Senior Technical Writer by day, specialises in crafting user guides and help systems for tech products. With a company motto of "complexity made clear," Keith's word-based brain thrives on simplifying the intricate.Outside of work, Keith channels his passion for music through drumming and percussion. Since his early twenties, he's been honing his skills, currently jamming with the talented group Idiogram. Their recent album release sets the stage for exciting performances and new releases this year. Dive deeper into Keith's world below.3diIDIOGRAMWorking...2024-03-2833 min
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Emma ChristieEmma Christie writes psychological thrillers set in Portobello, Edinburgh’s thriving seaside neighbourhood. Her debut novel THE SILENT DAUGHTER was shortlisted for the McIlvanney Prize for Scottish Crime. When she’s not travelling in her campervan Emma lives in Barcelona with her girlfriend Mari and far too many plants.Book of the Year 2021, shortlisted for the Scottish Crime Debut of the Year 2021 and longlisted for the Crime Writers Association John Creasey (New Blood) Dagger Award 2021. It was followed in 2022 by her highly-acclaimed second novel FIND HER FIRST.We had a rich conversation about how she has...2024-02-2941 min
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Nicky ShallcrossOriginally a Yorkshire lass, Nicky Shallcross moved up to Edinburgh and has been an honorary Scottish lassie for over 20 years now.To date her career has been spent heading up Buying and Merchandising Teams in the fashion and outdoor retail industry. Nicky took the plunge and started her online homeware business in 2022, interior superior offers a colourful range of new and preloved homeware and dopamine decorative items. There is one house rule, bland is banned!Nicky is a passionate ambassador for volunteering and promoting its health and wellbeing benefits not just for recipients b...2024-02-2340 min
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Peter JonesJoining us today is artist Peter Jones. Peter has had a studio based in Tribe for many years now and works mainly in watercolour. It was great to speak with Peter today and learn more about him. Peter’s interests include buildings and place and has published a series of books that celebrate the built environments of Kirkcudbright, Portobello, Falkland, and most recently Craigmillar & Niddrie.Through funding from creative scotland, Peter recently collaborated with Craigmillar Art Club to launch a book and an exhibition as part of Art Walk Porty. Facilitating workshops formed a part of t...2024-01-1729 min
Working For ProgressWorking For Progress with Briana PegadoToday we spoke with Briana Pegado, and we could have talked all day! With our longest episode to date, Briana and I talk about her experiences in the creative sector, how she is a menace (in the best possible way) and why it is important to live your truth. We think you will enjoy this rich conversation. Briana Pegado FRSA is an author, fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, and festival founder with nearly a decade’s experience as an award- winning social entrepreneur in the creative industries in Scotland. She works as an anti-racism, gove...2023-12-1546 min