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An Hour of Innovation with Vit LyoshinThe $3 Trillion Blue Economy! How AI & Robotics Are Unlocking the Ocean Now | Kendra MacDonaldIn this episode of the An Hour of Innovation podcast, Vit Lyoshin explores how the blue economy is rapidly becoming one of the most important industries of our time, powered by AI, robotics, ocean technology, and deep ocean data.Vit is joined by Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, one of the world’s leading ocean innovation ecosystems, driving commercialization, clean tech, and marine technology breakthroughs.They explore how the $3 trillion ocean economy has already surpassed global projections, and why AI, autonomous vessels, robotics, and advanced ocean data are transforming everything from aquaculture to c...
2026-02-1748 min
Leading Women in Tech PodcastThe Next Leadership Gap: Women, AI Readiness, and Emerging Technology with Kendra MacDonaldIf women don't experiment with AI now, we risk hard-coding today's leadership gaps into tomorrow's technology. In this episode I'm joined by Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster, to explore the intersection of women in leadership, AI readiness, representation, and emerging technology. This conversation goes beyond theory. It tackles the real risks and opportunities facing women leaders as AI, climate tech, and other emerging technologies reshape how leadership works — and who gets to shape the future. In this episode, we discuss: ◾ Why representation in leadership matters more than ever in emer...
2026-02-1033 min
Tribe of UnicornsEp. 92- Rewriting the Story — Food Freedom, Creativity, and Embodiment with Kayla MacDonaldSend us a textHost: Kendra BeavisGuest: Kayla MacDonald — Author, Podcast Host, Food Freedom & Embodiment GuideIn this episode of Tribe of Unicorns, Kendra Beavis sits down with Kayla McDonald for a grounded, imaginative conversation about food freedom, embodiment, and the power of rewriting the stories we live by.Kayla shares how writing and creativity helped her survive a painful childhood—and how those same tools now support women in building healthier relationships with food, self-worth, and self-expression. Together, they explore why food struggles are often rooted in d...
2026-02-0339 min
Do Good To Lead Well with Craig DowdenPurpose Driven Innovation: One CEO’s Guide to Leading With Courage and AuthenticityWhen was the last time you paused before taking action to ask, “What problem am I really trying to solve?” In this episode, I sit down with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, to unravel what it means to lead with purpose in a rapidly changing world. The conversation starts with her daring career move from a global role at Deloitte to building a new organization from the ground up, which was fueled by a passion for meaningful innovation.If you’ve ever questioned your own courage to change course or felt the tug...
2026-01-2253 min
The Resilience ReportResilience in Review: The Leaders and Lessons That Shaped 2025Welcome back to our annual “Best of” episode of The Resilience Report.If you’ve been listening with us for a while, you know we end every episode with the same big question: What will it take for businesses and leaders to be resilient going forward? It’s not an easy one—but that hasn’t stopped our guests from showing up with honesty, courage, and incredibly practical insights.Releasing this episode on the very last day of 2025 feels just right. It’s a moment to look back, take stock, and carry forward what really ma...
2025-12-3126 min
The Weird CanadianThe $220 Billion Bet: Can Canada Innovate Its Way Out of the Ocean Crisis?Episode Notes
Just weeks after scientists confirmed the world has crossed its first catastrophic climate tipping point with the die-off of coral reefs, we sit down with the woman leading Canada's charge to build a new, sustainable ocean economy.
Kendra Macdonald is the CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, an ambitious national project with a goal to grow our "blue economy" fivefold to $220 billion by 2035. A former top global executive at Deloitte, Kendra bet her career on this mission. In this episode, she discusses the immense risks our oceans face, the incredible economic opportunity they pr...
2025-12-2238 min
Leadership MomentsUnlocking Your Leadership Potential: The Power of Authenticity with Kendra MacDonaldSend us a textKendra McDonald serves as the CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC), where she spearheads a national effort to accelerate ocean innovation and cement Canada's position as a leader in the sustainable blue economy. Her leadership at the OSC has been instrumental in generating thousands of jobs and launching nearly 200 ocean companies. Notably, Kendra has been recognized as one of Atlantic Canada's Top 50 CEOs and as one of Canada's leading sustainability figures. Her previous role as a partner at Deloitte and the first Chief Audit Executive for Deloitte Global brings over 30 years of expertise...
2025-12-0135 min
Ocean Collaborations#15 Kendra MacDonald: Canada's Ocean SuperclusterIn this conversation, Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the blue economy moving to a blue regenerative economy. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation and relates it to her career transition from consulting seven years ago to network and promote technology and investment in the ocean sector. The dialogue also highlights the role of women in global ocean leadership. Takeaways* Awareness of ocean issues is crucial for driving change.* Kendra’s career transition highlights the importance of passion in leadership.* Technology and...
2025-11-0634 min
Shedding the Corporate BitchHow to Lead While Life HappensWhat if being emotional, vulnerable, and transparent could actually be your greatest leadership advantage?In this powerful episode, Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster, shatters the myth that effective leaders must separate their personal and professional lives. Leading a national innovation initiative with a majority-female team, Kendra shares raw, honest stories about adopting her daughter while climbing the corporate ladder, managing family health crises, and why scoring "high on emotion" as a CEO became her superpower—not her weakness.You'll discover:Why transparency builds trust faster than perfection ever willThe "24-hour ru...
2025-10-2831 minShedding the Corporate BitchHow to Fix the Accidental Manager CrisisaWhat happens when your best employees become your worst managers? Across corporate America, we're facing what experts call the "Accidental Manager Crisis." A staggering 60-80% of new managers receive ZERO formal leadership training before being thrown into people management roles.The result? Burned-out managers, disengaged teams, and cultures quietly crumbling from the inside. Your top performer just got promoted—but technical excellence doesn't equal leadership ability. Without the right training, support, and mindset shift, you're setting them up to fail.This isn't just an HR problem. It's a business crisis that costs organizations millions in tu...
2025-10-2133 min
The Resilience ReportCanada’s Blue Economy: Water, Industry, and Innovation ft. Kendra MacDonald (Canada’s Ocean Supercluster)Water touches every part of our lives, from the health of our oceans to the resilience of our communities. In this conversation, we hear from Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, who brings the collective voice of industries that depend on water—fisheries, energy, technology, and beyond. Based in Atlantic Canada, Kendra is at the forefront of bringing industries together to build a more resilient ocean future.Before joining Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, Kendra was a Partner at Deloitte and served as Chief Audit Executive for Deloitte Global. A sought-after speaker on innovation, the fut...
2025-10-1537 min
Paper Napkin Wisdom - Podcast for Entrepreneurs and LeadersKendra MacDonald: Building a Career That Grows With YouCareers aren't meant to be lived on repeat. In this episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, we sit down with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster, a leader who has spent her career helping organizations innovate, adapt, and push boundaries. Kendra has been recognized for her work in transformation and leadership across industries, and she brings her wisdom to the napkin with a deceptively simple but powerful message. On her napkin, Kendra wrote: "Make sure your career is 25 years, not 1 year 25 times. What will you learn this year?" This phrase, first heard from one of her professors in university, has...
2025-08-2136 min
No Limit Leadership88: From Deloitte to the Deep Blue: CEO Kendra MacDonald on Leading Bold InnovationWhat if the biggest untapped leadership opportunity on the planet lies underwater?In this eye-opening episode of No Limit Leadership, Sean Patton sits down with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada's Ocean Supercluster and former Deloitte partner. Leading a national transformation to bring AI, automation, and collaboration into the $1 trillion ocean economy, Kendra shares insights on navigating complex stakeholder environments, leading without ego, and why 75% of the ocean floor remains unmapped—representing one of humanity's greatest frontiers.You'll discover why successful leaders fall in love with problems, not technology, how to manage friction points in...
2025-08-1842 min
Entrepreneurial ElevationInnovation, Leadership & the Future of Work: A CEO’s Call to Curiosity With Kendra MacDonaldIn this episode, we dive into how leadership, innovation, and curiosity are shaping the future of work—and why women must have a seat at the table.I’m joined by Kendra MacDonald, CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, who shares how she went from being a quiet math-loving introvert to leading a national innovation movement that has launched nearly 200 ocean companies and supported over 100 projects.We talk about how to innovate inside legacy systems, why women are opting out of leadership roles, and how we can close the gap between technological advancement and adoption. Kendra...
2025-08-1248 min
Music News TrackerMusic Lovers Rejoice: Your Guide to the Biggest New Releases Spanning Pop, Rock, Country, and MoreListeners, today marks one of the biggest new music release days of the year, with a diverse wave of albums and singles spanning pop, rock, country, hip hop, and global sounds lighting up playlists worldwide. According to Official Charts, Wet Leg drops Moisturizer, the anticipated follow-up to their breakout debut, aiming for another chart-topper, while global superstar Justin Bieber unveils SWAG. Burna Boy returns with his eighth studio album No Sign of Weakness, vying to continue his reign at the top of the Afrobeats scene. Amy MacDonald gifts fans with her first studio LP in nearly five years, Is This...
2025-07-1103 min
The Storm Skiing Journal and PodcastThe Storm Live #5: Mountain Collective in NYCThis podcast hit paid subscribers’ inboxes on Nov. 24. It dropped for free subscribers on Dec. 1. To receive future episodes as soon as they’re live, and to support independent ski journalism, please consider an upgrade to a paid subscription. You can also subscribe to the free tier below:What There’s a good reason that the Ikon Pass, despite considerable roster overlap and a more generous bucket of days, failed to kill Mountain Collective. It’s not because Mountain Collective has established itself as a sort of bargain Ikon Junior, or because it’s scored a...
2024-12-011h 36
Insights with Don Mills and David Campbell- An Acadia Broadcasting PodcastCanada's Ocean Supercluster - Growing the Blue Economy with Kendra MacDonald, CEO of OSCCanada's Ocean Supercluster - Growing the Blue EconomyThis episode of the Insights Podcast takes a close look at the amazing opportunity Canada has to grow its blue economy and the role of Canada's Ocean Supercluster (OSC) in ensuring that we take full advantage of that opportunity. The ocean sector in Canada is worth nearly $40 billion in GDP and employs more than 300,000 Canadians. The blue economy is disproportionately important to Atlantic Canada, and Kendra MacDonald, the CEO of the OSC, provides an excellent overview of Ambition 2035, Canada's effort to increase the value of the blue economy...
2024-03-061h 02
CRINcast Cleantech Competition ConversationsEpisode 8: Kendra MacDonald, Canada’s Oceans ClusterFor information about CRIN, or the Accelerating Cleantech Innovation Competition visit www.crincanada.com
2023-12-1521 min
Before the Tipping Point AI & SustainabilitySeason 6, Episode 6: Kendra Macdonald, CEO of Canada's Ocean SuperclusterIn this episode, Kendra Macdonald talked about changing the way ocean business is done. Canada’s Ocean Supercluster is an industry-led, national ocean cluster that’s growing the ocean economy in a digital, sustainable, and inclusive way. Bringing together startups, scaleups, as well as mature organizations from coast-to-coast-to-coast across the fishery, aquaculture, bioresources, offshore resources, marine renewables, defence, shipping and ocean technology, the cluster is fostering new partnerships and innovative projects built on collaboration between industry, research, not-for-profits, investors, and government. Together with members and partners, the Ocean Supercluster is accelerating the development and commercialization of globally-relevant ocean solutions, and a...
2023-03-1013 min
Real PEI Podcast w/ REALTOR® David Cyrus MacDonald of RE/MAX Charlottetown RealtyHome Inspections on PEI w/ Bernard MacKinnon of Assurance InspectionsGuest:Bernard MacKinnon | Assurance Inspections902-940-5138info@assuranceinspections.caHost:David Cyrus MacDonald | RE/MAX Charlottetown902.940.5455cyrusmacd@gmail.comwww.davidcyrusmacdonald.comBernard MacKinnon of Assurance Inspections has been working in construction since 1998, bringing this experience to his role as a home inspector. For eight of those years in construction, he worked as crew foreman. His vast experience working on foundations, renovations, and new builds serves Bernard’s home inspection clients well as he’s able to identify structural issues that may otherwise be missed. Thoug...
2023-02-0742 min
Rising Economy PodcastThe Pacific Swell: The Rise of B.C.'s Blue EconomyCanada is a nation flanked by 3 oceans and nearly 250,000 km. of coastline, more than any country in the world. Its potential in the ocean economy — or blue economy — is enormous. As efforts intensify to establish and grow Canada's Pacific hub for the sustainable blue economy in Greater Victoria, we talk to a panel of local and cross-Canada experts to explore our future as a blue economy nation, from coast to coast to coast.SpeakersKendra MacDonald, (Panelist), Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, CEOScott Beatty, (Panelist), MarineLabs, CEOJessica Stigant, (Panelist), Ocean Networks Canada, Associate Director of Government Relations and PartnershipsEmilie de Rosenroll, (Panelist), South...
2022-12-0158 min
Rising EconomyThe Pacific Swell: The Rise of B.C.'s Blue EconomyCanada is a nation flanked by 3 oceans and nearly 250,000 km. of coastline, more than any country in the world. Its potential in the ocean economy — or blue economy — is enormous. As efforts intensify to establish and grow Canada's Pacific hub for the sustainable blue economy in Greater Victoria, we talk to a panel of local and cross-Canada experts to explore our future as a blue economy nation, from coast to coast to coast.SpeakersKendra MacDonald, (Panelist), Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, CEOScott Beatty, (Panelist), MarineLabs, CEOJessica Stigant, (Panelist), Ocean Networ...
2022-12-0158 minReal PEI Podcast w/ REALTOR® David Cyrus MacDonald of RE/MAX Charlottetown RealtyIntegrity and Reputation in Real Estate on PEI w/ Kendra StretchKendra Stretch is one of the most recognizable names in Realty on PEI. In my frequent discussions with people working in the real estate business, Kendra’s name keeps coming up and people rave about her character and success as a realtor. Since 2010, Kendra has been working with Century 21 Colonial Real Estate Inc. and has earned endorsements for her work from first-time home buyers to condos, to new home sales, listings, and more.In a recent conversation with Steven Barber, he told me he would call Kendra and ask...
2022-11-1549 min
The Ora Ministry PodcastGreat Hope & ExpectationWisdom 18:6-9
To read along or comment go to: oraministry.ca/home/great-hope-expectation
Author - Kendra Lang
Narrator - Lori MacDonald
2022-08-0207 min
The Twelfth Doctor Fan AudiosEpisode 3 - The Sky VesselTranscript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1inD7xkErfeM9KsD5oAHBkXjCUk2kp4UWz42znRt79Zc/edit?usp=sharing
The regular programming on Telecom Station Alpha gets interrupted by a rogue radio show, where experts debate about the Cathar Crusades and the involvement, at their apex, of one mysterious Doctor. He and Ella have apparently blazed a trail through an extermination campaign conducted by the Catholic Church in 1100s France, protecting refugees cooped up in the fortress of Peyrepertuse and relentlessly tracked by fanatics, but what pushed the dynamic duo to meddle with time? And how will history j...
2021-08-141h 17
Gale Force Wins# 28 Kendra MacDonaldSend us a textKendra MacDonald is the CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster responsible for driving innovation and growth in the ocean economy. Together with a team working across six cities in Atlantic Canada, Kendra is focused on changing the culture of doing business in the ocean, increasing collaboration across ocean sectors and Canada’s global reach.Kendra was previously a Partner in Deloitte's Risk Advisory practice and the Chief Audit Executive of Deloitte Global. Kendra speaks regularly on the topics of innovation, future of work, and disruptive technologies, and also serves on the Board of t...
2021-05-1842 min
Tech Talks with Cathy Simpson#6: Canada's Ocean Supercluster with Kendra MacDonaldEpisode #6 is live with Tech Impact CEO, Cathy Simpson.What is Canada's ocean opportunity? How do we change the way ocean business is done?We asked Kendra MacDonald, the CEO of Canada’s Ocean Supercluster, a transformative cluster model that is driving cross-sectoral collaboration, accelerating innovation, and growing Canada’s ocean economy in a way that has never been done before.We hope you enjoy the show - Cathy Simpson, CEO, TechImpactWelcome to our new podcast, TechTalks! The podcast series designed to educate, inspire, and engag...
2020-11-0245 min
The Feed with Amber Mac & Michael BTechnology To Detect The CoronavirusHow can temperature-measuring cameras assist in detecting the coronavirus? Drew Harwell from the Washington Post joins us to explain. Plus, we talk to Landon Downs, co-founder and President of 1QBit; the artificial intelligence tool that can diagnose lung abnormalities. Also, we find out more about Canada's Ocean Supercluster's new accelerated ocean solutions program from their CEO, Kendra MacDonald. The program aims to help keep the ocean sector afloat during the current economic downturn. In Socially Speaking, we discuss how companies like Twitter are keeping employees working from home permanently and what that looks like.Find out more...
2020-05-2053 min
The Healthcare Education Transformation PodcastDr. Cameron MacDonald- Updates on the PT Residency/Fellowship IssueDr. Cameron MacDonald comes onto HET Podcast again to share his insight on the recent developments and updates regarding the PT Residency/Fellowship issue prior to the upcoming focus group between important stakeholders. Cameron's Email Address: cmacdona@regis.edu Cameron's Page on the Regis University Website Cameron and Joe Donnelly's (Part 1) Episode on HET Podcast on the PT Residency/Fellowship Issue Cameron and Joe Donnelly's (Part 2) Episode on HET Podcast on the PT Residency/Fellowship Issue American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE) Website ABPTRFE Audit Summary (APTA Member Access Only) APTA Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapy Websi...
2019-04-2130 minThe Healthcare Education Transformation PodcastDrs. Joe Donnelly & Cameron MacDonald (Part 2)- Residency/Fellowship Regulation & Accreditation Concerns: Playing Nice in the SandboxCameron MacDonald & Joe Donnelly come onto HET Podcast to share their perspectives on the ABPTRFE Residency/Fellowship Regulations. They share their insight on post-professional program operations & finances, the debated changes in standards/regulations from the accrediting organizations, how these changes will affect programs and the profession, and much more. Joe's Email Address: donnelly_jm@mercer.edu Cameron's Email Address: cmacdona@regis.edu Link to Joe's Biography: https://chp.mercer.edu/academics-departments/physical-therapy/faculty-staff/donnelly-joseph-m.cfm Link to Cameron's Biography: https://www.regis.edu/RHCHP/Academics/Departments-and-Faculty/School-of-Physical-Therapy/MacDonald-Cameron.aspx American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education Website: http://www.abpt...
2019-01-2531 minThe Healthcare Education Transformation PodcastDrs. Joe Donnelly & Cameron MacDonald (Part 1)- Residency/Fellowship Regulation & Accreditation Concerns: Playing Nice in the SandboxCameron MacDonald & Joe Donnelly come onto HET Podcast to share their perspectives on the ABPTRFE Residency/Fellowship Regulations. They share their insight on post-professional program operations & finances, the debated changes in standards/regulations from the accrediting organizations, how these changes will affect programs and the profession, and much more. Joe's Email Address: donnelly_jm@mercer.edu Cameron's Email Address: cmacdona@regis.edu Link to Joe's Biography: https://chp.mercer.edu/academics-departments/physical-therapy/faculty-staff/donnelly-joseph-m.cfm Link to Cameron's Biography: https://www.regis.edu/RHCHP/Academics/Departments-and-Faculty/School-of-Physical-Therapy/MacDonald-Cameron.aspx American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education Website: http://www.abpt...
2019-01-2544 min
ABA Inside TrackBABAT Special 20187When crisp fall air strikes, you know that the BABAT conference is about to get underway. This year, we celebrate New England's coolest conference for behavior analysts by talking with some of the students featured at the evening poster session. Then, to honor the last BABAT held at scenic UMass Amherst, we gather some dear friends around two pounds of chicken wings to reminisce on some of our favorite memories. Student Posters Discussed: A Descriptive Assessment of Activity-Based Variation in Pre-School Children. NICOLE LENARES, Joseph Dracobly, Tayler Shea, Ashley Williams, Morgan Winship, and S...
2018-10-2644 min
Ask A Black WomanAsk A Black Woman Sistafriend Convo w/ Kendra MacDonald Ep42The MouthPeace chops up with sista Kendra MacDonald on her career as a film producer and director and how her faith influences her calling.
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2018-07-2547 min
Kitchen Party CeilidhKPC 2016 06 24 PodcastOur 153rd episode, which aired on June 24, 2016.
Beoga - The Homestead Hero, Before We Change Our Mind
Beoga - The Bonny Ship The Diamond, Before We Change Our Mind
Frankie Gavin - Jenny Picking Cockles/Farewell to Connaught, Fierce Traditional
CLOSET CLASSIC: Boiled in Lead - Hard Times, Orb
Kendra MacGillivray - Mark Anthony Rainnie, Love O'the Isles
Ossian - John MacDonald's/The Sandpit, Borders
Tommy Peoples - Tell Her I Am/The Chorus Jig, Iron Man
Tannas - 'Si Morag, rù-rà
Noel O Grady, Henry Benagh, John Carty & Marcus Hernon - The Green Mountain/Marion Egan's, The Good Mi...
2017-02-2659 min