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Executive Wins PodcastEW 040 - How To Build A Distributed Leadership Model Through Self-Care And Defining Your Boundaries - Winning with Shani Gwin, CEO of pipikwan pêhtâkwanIn this conversation, Shani Gwin emphasizes the importance of building a supportive community and the need for personal reflection to understand one's impact on situations and relationships.She discusses the value of trust, care, and the necessity of creating space for self-awareness and growth.She also elaborates on the concept of ‘distributed leadership’, self-care, creating boundaries and being a mom who is present and loving.Key TakeawaysDon’t wait to be in an ambulance to gain clarityYou really have to build a circle of people that are relational, invest in you and ar...
2025-11-2656 min
A New Wave of EntrepreneurshipReimagining AI Through Indigenous Perspectives, Leading With Matriarchal Values, and Listening to Your BodyJoin host Gina Patterson as she sits down with Shani Gwin, founder, CEO, and visionary behind pipikwan pêhtâkwan, an Indigenous owned, led, and majority staffed public relations agency.
In this enlightening episode, Shani discusses her work in developing AI tools, one designed to educate others accurately about Indigenous people and another that combats misinformation, bias, and hate speech directed towards Indigenous people.
She shares how AI can be a supportive ally when approached with intention and cultural understanding. Shani also explores the impact of matriarchal leadership through collective decision-making. From trusting her body’s gu...
2024-11-1248 min
Speaking MunicipallyThere's no I in DIPThe Downtown Investment Plan remains a hot topic of discussion. This week, we speak with Shani Gwin, a Métis woman, downtown business owner, AI entrepreneur, and DBA board member, for her take.Here are the relevant links for this episode:GuestsShani Gwin on LinkedInpipikwan pêhtâkwanDowntown Investment PlanDowntown Investment Plan (PDF)News Release: DIP INTO DOWNTOWN: Solutions for Edmonton's Financial Future — Strategic Investment in Downtown (PDF)wâsikan kisewâtisiwinwâsikan kisewâtisiwinNews Release: Edmonton startup wâsikan kisewâtisiwin selected as a 2024 Solver Team by MIT...
2024-11-0152 min
Marketing News CanadaShani Gwin (pipikwan pehtakwan)The one where Darian chats with Shani Gwin, Founder of pipikwan pehtakwan about:How the business got its name and the meaning behind itThe work pipikwan pehtakwan did with The Juno Awards of 2023Why Shani started pipikwan pehtakwan and the type of work they do for their Indigenous and non-Indigenous clientsAnd more!Sign up for the Marketing News Canada e-newsletter at www.marketingnewscanada.com.–Special Offer for Marketing News Canada ListenersUnbounce can help you easily build landing pages, popups and sticky bars...
2023-07-3138 min