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YouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsAre you eating plastics_ The truth about your food—and how to stop it_Rethinking 'BPA Free': Nita Tandon on Conscious Consumerism and Sustainable Innovation Join me on YouMeWe Amplified podcast for a deep dive into conscious consumerism and sustainable innovation with my inspiring guest, Nita Tandon, CEO and founder of Dalcini Inc. Discover the truth behind 'BPA Free' labels, the impact of plastics on our health, and how we can demand better for ourselves and our communities. Learn about Nita's journey from a career in health sciences to creating award-winning stainless steel housewares. Get ready to rethink convenience, challenge authority, and make a conscious contribution to society. It's time to make waves for...2024-12-1954 min
YouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesSilence Your Inner Critic: Overcoming Impostor SyndromeSilence Your Inner Critic: Overcoming Impostor Syndrome for Women Leaders Do you ever feel like a fraud despite all your achievements? You're not alone. Impostor syndrome is a common struggle, especially for women leaders and entrepreneurs. In this empowering video, we'll explore proven strategies to silence that nagging voice of self-doubt and unlock your authentic confidence. We'll cover how to acknowledge and challenge your doubts, reframe your perspective on perfectionism, seek supportive connections, focus on your impactful contributions, and lean into your true self. Ready to conquer your impostor syndrome and make meaningful waves in your career and community? Let's...2024-11-2808 min
YouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesFive Strategies to Breakdown Worry to Propel YOU ForwardTransform Your Worry into Wave-Making Wonder: 5 Strategies for Women LeadersHey, Impact Makers! Worry can be paralyzing and distracting, especially for women leaders and entrepreneurs in the social impact space. But what if managing worry, not eliminating it, is the key? In this thought-provoking episode, we'll explore five powerful strategies to transform your anxious energy into momentum. From naming the beast to breaking down your goals, these tips will help you shift perspective, take action, and remember your ripple effect. Let's ride the leadership wave together! DM me at YouMeWe for your free Conscious Leadership Assessment. Until next time...2024-11-0104 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsSound Waves of Impact: Jennifer Buchanan, founder of JB Music Therapy's Musical MissionJoin me, Suzanne F. Stevens, on the YouMeWe Amplified Podcast as we sit down with Jennifer Buchanan, the founder of JB Music Therapy. In this episode, you will uncover the profound impact of music therapy on mental health, emotional well-being, and social connections. Learn about Jennifer's inspiring journey over 33 years, from the early challenges to achieving significant breakthroughs in hospitals, schools, and communities. You'll discover practical insights on how music therapy aids in learning for children, supports mental health, and benefits the elderly, particularly those in long-term care. Jennifer also shares her innovative vision for the future, including...2024-10-3155 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesCurb Guilt to Amplify Your Authentic EssenceHere’s the thing: Guilt is a sneaky thief. It steals our joy, undermines our confidence, and saps our energy. And let’s be honest, it’s a luxury we can’t afford if we’re serious about being a conscious leader.Women are conditioned to feel guilty for prioritizing our careers, our ambitions, and even our well-being. We’re expected to be everything to everyone, all the time. And when we can’t, guilt waltzes in, whispering that we’re failing.Subscribe to each episode: https://youmeweamplified.com/subscribe-infusions🌊 I'm Suzanne F. Stevens, your Wave-Maker at...2024-10-1808 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsDignity and Opportunity: Empowering the ‘Unemployable’ through The Raw CarrotWelcome to the YouMeWe Amplified Podcast! I'm Suzanne F. Stevens, your host and the Wave•Maker at YouMeWe Social Impact Group. Join me in an inspiring conversation with Rebecca Scherbino, Executive Director of The Raw Carrot, a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides employment and dignity to individuals with disabilities and mental illnesses through the creation of gourmet soups. Rebecca shares how a personal relationship and experiences in the charity sector and Africa shaped her mission. We dive into the challenges and opportunities of creating a supportive work environment, the evolution of The Raw Carrot, and how balancing social outcomes with in...2024-10-1842 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsMelissa Kaye - Elev8 Villages - Empowering emancipated foster youth.Empowering Foster Youth: The Vision of Elev8 Villages In this episode of YouMeWe Amplified Podcast, Suzanne F. Stevens interviews Melissa Kay, the founder of Elev8 Villages. Melissa shares her journey from mentoring at-risk youth to creating sustainable tiny home villages for emancipated foster youth. Delve into the systemic challenges faced by foster children and explore the innovative solutions Elev8 Villages offers, including providing safe housing, wraparound services, and empowering job opportunities. Discover how Melissa's unwavering dedication and pragmatic approach aim to transform lives and reshape communities, ensuring that every youth has a voice and a choice. 00:00 Introduction to Y...2024-10-0153 min
Ontzettend dankbaarEP7: Kris Panneels: Zijn vaccins doeltreffend? De grote leugen van big PharmaDe voorbije jaren is er veel geschreven over vaccinatie. Helaas komt de informatie die mensen hierover lezen vaak direct of indirect vanuit de industrie. Wij vinden dat er een ander perspectief is dat meer aandacht verdient.
Vaak wordt gezegd dat vaccineren het enige middel is om ons tegen infecties te beschermen. Er is zogezegd geen alternatief voor. Niets is minder waar. Wanneer we spreken over 'preventie', het voorkomen dat we ziek worden, moeten we kijken naar de factoren die bepalen of we ziek worden of niet. Al te vaak wordt gesuggereerd dat wie niet gevaccineerd is, ook...2024-06-301h 17YouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsBobbie Carlton - Innovation Women YouMeWe Amplified SquadCastEqual Visibility for Women: A Conversation with Bobbie Carlton In this enlightening episode of YouMeWe Amplified Podcast, I sit down with Bobbie Carlton, the inspiring founder of Innovation Women, a platform that provides equal visibility opportunities for women speakers. We dive deep into the systemic challenges women face in securing speaking engagements and emphasize the importance of public speaking for career advancement. Bobbie, also the founder of Carleton PR and Marketing and Lioness Magazine, shares her insights on building a supportive community for women speakers and the necessity of sustainable business models to promote gender equity on stage. Th...2024-06-1356 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsBreaking Barriers: Emily Purry on Disability Inclusion and Accessibility PART 2Breaking Barriers: Emily Purry on Disability Inclusion and Accessibility. A YouMeWe Amplified Podcast Original hosted by Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP Visit site: https://podcast.youmewe.ca/emily-purry-purry-consulting/ Subscribe to the YouMeWe Amplified Podcast and receive notifications in your inbox. https://podcast.youmewe.ca/ In this episode of the You Me We Amplified podcast, host Suzanne F. Stevens introduces Emily Purry, the force behind Purry Consulting. Emily, legally blind and an advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), shares her journey and insights on integrating disability practices into busi...2024-05-2925 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsBreaking Barriers: Emily Purry on Disability Inclusion and Accessibility. PART 1Breaking Barriers: Emily Purry on Disability Inclusion and Accessibility. A YouMeWe Amplified Podcast Original hosted by Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP Visit site: https://podcast.youmewe.ca/emily-purry-purry-consulting/ Subscribe to the YouMeWe Amplified Podcast and receive notifications in your inbox. https://podcast.youmewe.ca/ In this episode of the You Me We Amplified podcast, host Suzanne F. Stevens introduces Emily Purry, the force behind Purry Consulting. Emily, legally blind and an advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), shares her journey and insights on integrating disability practices into busi...2024-05-2950 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesStrategies to Measure your Social ImpactIn this episode of YouMeWE Infusion titled 'IMPACTpreneurs' Questions Answered,' host Suzanne F. Stevens dives into the critical topic of measuring social impact for entrepreneurs dedicated to making a difference, termed 'IMPACTpreneurs.' Suzanne emphasizes the importance of not just claiming social responsibility but substantiating it through measurable outcomes. She outlines five key strategies for IMPACTpreneurs to assess their social impact effectively. These include defining a clear impact vision with tangible metrics, building a robust measurement framework that balances quantitative data with qualitative stories, seeking external certifications as seals of trust, strategies to ensure financial health to sustain impact...2024-05-2319 min
Southern Colorado Business Forum & DigestRon Orlando & Suzanne TulienIt’s small business Friday as Dirk interviews two special guests. Segment one covers his interview with Ron Orlando the VP of External Affairs for the Mountain Region and talks about Comcast Rise. Then the rest of the show, Hobbs interviews Suzanne Tulien, a Brand Clarity Expert as well as Founder and CEO of Brand Ascension. Learn about her DNA Methodologies for clients and their business. The Business Digest Weekly Fridays at 3pm on the Answer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-05-1149 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsEmpowering Ethical Gifting and Social Impact with Jacey ShnarrIn this episode of YouMeWe Amplified Podcast, host Suzanne F. Stevens interviews Jacey Shnarr, the founder of Butterfly Ethical Gifting. They discuss the inception of the business during the pandemic, its mission to elevate workplace engagement through ethical gifts, and its focus on supporting small, diverse, and eco-friendly businesses. Jacey shares her journey from working in the corporate world to becoming a full-time entrepreneur and the social impact of her business, including donating 2% of revenue to charities and working towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The podcast explores the challenges and rewards of running a socially responsible business...2024-05-0842 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesBuilding Partnerships to Further your Mission and Sustainable Social Impact.Building Impactful Partnerships for Entrepreneurs: Strategies for Success Suzanne F. Stevens from YouMeWe Infusions presents a guide for 'IMPACTpreneurs' on how to build meaningful and lasting partnerships to further their missions. The podcast covers the importance of aligning missions for mutual growth, conducting thorough due diligence in selecting partners, and ensuring both parties share a vision for impact. Suzanne offers five strategic approaches: aligning missions, asking critical questions to potential partners, being strategically generous, enhancing online presence, and cultivating symbiotic relationships. She emphasizes the importance of communication, setting clear expectations, and creating a network of partnerships that are b...2024-05-0820 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesAttract, retain, and engage employees on small budgetAttract, Engage, and Retain Employees employees on a small budgetIn a world where employees look beyond the paycheck, how do you attract, engage, and retain the best of the best on a small budget? It's not just about the money; it's about the mission. The secret sauce? A dash of innovation, a sprinkle of social consciousness, and a heap of strategic savvy.00:20 The Challenge of Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Employees01:26 The Rise of the IMPACTpreneur02:09 Strategies to Cultivate a Culture that Resonates03:23 Embracing the Flexibility Revolution04:25 Building a Talent Pipeline with Purpose2024-04-2508 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsEmpowering African Women by Hiring Virtual Assistance: The Dada Dunia JourneyEmpowering African Women by Hiring Virtual Assistance: The Dada Dunia Journey This episode of the YouMeWe Amplified Podcast features an interview with Jayne Akinyi, the founder and CEO of Dada Dunia, a company that connects virtual assistants in Africa with socially responsible businesses in Canada. Born from Jayne's personal struggles as an immigrant in Canada and her desire to help African women gain access to better opportunities, Dada Dunia not only provides virtual assistance services but also focuses on the personal and professional development of its employees, offering training, mentoring, and workshops focused on emotional in...2024-04-1859 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesSocial initiative marketing strategiesStrategies for Marketing Your Social InitiativeAs an entrepreneur, you're not just in it for the profit. You're an IMPACTpreneur, someone who has integrated social consciousness into the very foundation of your business. Imagine the potential of using social initiative marketing strategies to grow your business while making a positive impact. You already have the cause that drives your passion; let's amplify it and make it a beacon that attracts your ideal audience and rallies them to your mission. This isn't just about making sales; it's about starting a movement where every customer interaction deepens the r...2024-04-1113 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsSandy Biback w Suzanne F. Stevens - Combating Human TraffickingTackling Human Trafficking with Sandy Biback on YouMeWe Amplified Podcast. This episode of the YouMeWe Amplified Podcast features Suzanne F. Stevens hosting Sandy Biback, Founder of Meeting Professionals Against Human Trafficking (MPAHT). Sandy shares her journey from a retired meeting planner to an advocate against human trafficking, prompted by her travels in Vietnam and Cambodia. The podcast delves into various forms of modern slavery, including sex trafficking and indentured labor, stressing that human trafficking is not just an international issue but occurs locally, even in Canada.Sandy discusses the vulnerabilities that traffickers exploit, from s...2024-04-0456 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsConversation with Amina Mohamed, Cameras for Girls - empower girls in UgandaPhotography as a Pathway: Amina Mohamed’s Mission for Economic Empowerment for girls and women in Uganda and beyondIn this episode of YouMeWe Amplified Podcast, host Suzanne F. Stevens welcomes Amina Mohamed, the founder of Cameras For Girls, a social enterprise aimed at empowering women and girls in Uganda and beyond through photography. Amina shares her journey from moving to Canada as a refugee to founding her organization that teaches photography, journalism, and business skills to women and girls. The initiative aims to provide economic empowerment, challenge social norms, and advocate for gender equality. Amina di...2024-03-2151 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesEmpowering the Beneficiary Through Engagement_ A Business Model for the FutureEmpowering the Beneficiary: A Strategic Model for Business Growth and SustainabilityThis podcast discusses a new and innovative approach to business practices known as empowering the beneficiary, shifting from a traditional top-down model to partnering with stakeholders in a more comprehensive way. The video underlines the importance of including beneficiaries in the product creation process, considering their needs, innovating together, and measuring a business’s positive impact on a community apart from sales. It also emphasizes the necessity of utilizing effective training, skill development programs and promoting inclusive decision-making to achieve this. The insight is that by...2024-03-2113 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesGrow Your Social Impact and Small BusinessConscious Leaders' and IMPACTpreneurs' Questions Answered:How can I Increase my social impact while also growing my business?Welcome to the age of conscious entrepreneurship, where blending passion with profit isn't just possible—it's imperative. As an innovator on the front lines of change, you're not just running a business; you're leading a revolution. You're part of a growing community of trailblazers who understand that to truly grow your social impact and business, they must move in unison, creating a symphony of success that resonates with customers, empowers communities, and sustains your en...2024-03-0614 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsMarla Isackson - Founder of OSSA Collective - Amplifying underrepresented podcasting voicesAmplifying Underrepresented Voices in Podcasting: A Conversation with Marla IsacksonIn this episode of YouMeWe Amplified podcast, host Suzanne F. Stevens speaks with Marla Isackson, Founder and Chair of OSSA Collective Inc., an AI-driven podcast advertising marketplace. Marla discusses her journey in creating OSSA, which supports underrepresented voices in podcasting. She shares insights into the importance of diverse voices in podcasting and how OSSA empowers podcasters, predominantly women and other underrepresented groups, with opportunities to monetize their work and achieve financial empowerment. Furthermore, Marla highlights the importance of effective communication, team collaboration, networking, and embracing change in the organization. She also...2023-11-1747 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsErin Houston - Co-Founder of Wearwell, A masterclass in being a profitable social enterpriseIf you have ever considered incorporating a social initiative into your business, listen to this podcast. Whether you are a consumer, small business, or an entrepreneur… You can take a wealth of information from my conversation with Erin Houston, the co-founder of Wearwell. This is a masterclass on creating a sustainable social impact for you, your business, and the community.Watch, listen, or read, and you will learn:How to attract and keep consumers by aligning with their values How to evaluate sustainable trends - this goes beyond the environment. How to...2023-09-2954 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsTara Lordi - in the business of eco-friendly aquatic weed harvestingWelcome to YouMeWe Amplified!Well, this is a first. Today's conversation is with a woman in the machine manufacturing industry, Tara Lordi, the Co-founder and CEO of WeeDoo Boats, which preserves nature and wins the fight to clean aquatic vegetation from the waterways without chemicals. Tara is from Florida, United States.Tara has a knack for getting to the heart of the matter. She shares how small businesses, citizens, and governments can efficiently and cost-effectively clean our waterways to reduce the impact on water and our health. ...2023-09-1444 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsJordana Guimarães - Fashinnovation - transforming the fashion industryAt YouMeWe Amplified Podcast we have conversations with sheIMPACTpreneurs transforming where WE Live & Work with Sustainable Social Solutions.Hosted by Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP, international speaker, author, coach, sheIMPACTpreneur Community Builder, and Multi-Award winning IMPACTpreneur. Receive actionable insights into what, why, and how to make a social impact to empower you, your organization, and your community!Like, Comment, Subscribe. Don't want to miss a dose of inspiration and action? Subscribe to receive email notifications of new episodes. Visit podcast.youmewe.ca Resources and search...2023-09-0156 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsJayne Amelia Larson - Committed to transforming the Foster Care SystemAt YouMeWe Amplified Podcast we have conversations with sheIMPACTpreneurs transforming where WE Live & Work with Sustainable Social Solutions.Hosted by Suzanne F. Stevens, CSP, international speaker, author, coach, sheIMPACTpreneur Community Builder, and Multi-Award winning IMPACTpreneur. Receive actionable insights into what, why, and how to make a social impact to empower you, your organization, and your community!Like, Comment, Subscribe. Don't want to miss a dose of inspiration and action? Subscribe to receive email notifications of new episodes. Visit podcast.youmewe.ca Resources and search...2023-08-1953 min
The Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 4th August 2023Avoiding the pins; Back on London’s streets; Any chance of a free cakes?; I could never be a speaker; I’m from the Sunday Times; Don’t worry be happy; An interview with Suzanne Doyle-Ingram; Music from When Rivers Meet2023-08-0319 min
The Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 4th August 2023Avoiding the pins; Back on London’s streets; Any chance of a free cakes?; I could never be a speaker; I’m from the Sunday Times; Don’t worry be happy; An interview with Suzanne Doyle-Ingram; Music from When Rivers Meet2023-08-0319 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesPromote a Pathway to LeadershipAs a leader, your responsibility is to pull people up. But sometimes, our natural inclination to surround ourselves with those like us can hinder progress. In the face of affinity bias, it becomes crucial for leaders to pave the way for diversity and create growth opportunities. This blog explores the importance of promoting diversity and fostering growth as a leader. We will focus on: Creating a Pathway for AllGiving Everyone a StakeKnowing When to Let GoBy implementing these strategies, leaders can drive innovation, foster inclusivity, and build a sustainable future for their organization. Embracing diversity, creating growth opportunities, and empowering in...2023-07-2005 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesUnlock the Potential of AppreciationUnlock the Potential of Appreciation. Discover the untapped potential of appreciation as we unveil its impact on motivation, engagement, and performance in the workplace. Watch, read, or tune into the "Unlocking the Potential of Appreciation" blog/vlog/podcast as we explore the art of recognizing and appreciating colleagues and unlock a world of possibilities for success. Key focuses, Why is appreciation critical?Recognize different things for different people.How appreciation creates a positive ripple effect.Unlocking the Potential of Appreciate and become an agent of change, spreading the power of recognition, and transforming workplaces into thriving, motivated, and fulfilled environments...2023-07-1807 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesBe the Change you want to Lead - Inspiring EmployeesIn this inspiring podcast episode, we explore the captivating world of inspiring as a conscious leader and discover three key practices that hold the key to unlocking true leadership greatness: modeling, authenticity, and transparency. Strategies shared: Model what you preach.Embrace transparency.Communicate authentically.By practicing these fundamental principles, leaders create a conscious and successful organization where everyone feels inspired, valued, and motivated to make a positive difference. Inspiring leadership begins with being the change you want to lead. Check out the video/podcast/blog. Caution, these strategies will transform how you lead:https://youmewe.ca/inspiring-employees/2023-06-1406 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesFueling Success through Employee EngagementFueling Success through Employee Engagement: Discover the Conscious Leadership Practice that fuels productivity, creativity, and loyalty in the workplace. Join us as we interview Angela Dick, Founder and CEO of Transman, and Gita Goven, Founder & CEO of ARG Design, two conscious leaders who have mastered employee engagement. Angela's "Monday Morning Motivational Moments" broke down hierarchical barriers, sparking a wave of creativity. Gita's "morning tea-time" sessions fostered teamwork and cross-functional innovation. Key Takeaways: Ongoing scheduled dialogue for open communication and growth.Engaging employees in decision-making builds trust and support.Acknowledge personal interests to deepen engagement.Discover more strategies and inspiring stories...2023-06-0608 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesCultivate a culture of holistic learning in the workplaceCultivate a culture of holistic learning in the workplace We all have an innate thirst for cultivating our growth and development. It’s a natural desire to want to improve our skills, talents, and geniuses. However, in a world where the workplace is constantly evolving, finding the time to satisfy this craving can be challenging. This blog will explore the importance of cultivating an environment that builds an individual’s unique abilities and provides them with the tools to grow. Including: Performance evaluations to promote inclusivityCultivate learning that grows the team and your organizationConscious Leaders and feedback So, what can you...2023-04-2708 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesThe Power of Empowerment: Conscious Leadership fosters innovation and self-worthThe Power of Empowerment:
Conscious Leadership fosters innovation and self-worth As the world becomes increasingly complex, Conscious Leadership has emerged as a critical practice in organizations. Empowerment, one of its essential practices, is fundamental for innovation, creativity, and self-worth. In this podcast, we will explore the importance of empowerment in Conscious Leadership and its impact on organizations. Autonomy empowers and produces innovationEmpower colleagues by serving their vision.Bring Colleagues out from the shadows into the light.Establish a non-judgmental environment en route to empowerment. 2023-04-1306 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesCreating a Culture of RespectWE all seek respect, especially in a work environment where we spend most of our waking hours. To earn respect, we need to give it. Organizations can create a culture of mutual respect through transparency and effective communication. In today’s world, diverse workplaces are becoming the norm. People from different backgrounds, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and cultures work together. The challenge is to create a culture that respects and includes everyone. This is why respect is integral to creating Team Spirit, Empowerment, and Effective leadership in the Colleagues’ Hierarchy of Needs. So, what can you, as a conscious lead...2023-03-3009 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesCreating a Culture of CareThe concept of care may seem out of place in a competitive organization, but it should be a cornerstone practice. Care impacts the work environment and meets the highest need that colleagues crave, which is purpose and meaning. To be a conscious leader, one must create a culture that addresses colleagues' basic needs and their motivational, relational, self-actualization and transcendent needs. The higher up the colleague hierarchy of needs, the more successful a leader will be in retaining top talent. To address the multitude of needs, a Conscious Leader must incorporate many fundamental practices to create a culture of "we."...2023-03-1611 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesTaming Unconscious Biases to Create an Inclusive CultureOne of the biggest barriers to being a Conscious leader is minimizing unconscious biases. This means we need to start by listening with all our senses. This will help us hear the message behind the words. There are, however, many obstacles to being an effective listener, such as: External noiseMind chatterBeing self-consumedNot knowing what to listen for (I have spent years training people on this skill, particularly leaders, sales teams, and project managers.)Our perceptions, beliefs, and biases of the person In this episode, we will explore the reality of biases and what you can do to limit their influence o...2023-03-0214 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesConscious Leaders Create Inclusive CulturesCreating an inclusive culture incorporating diverse perspectives in business executions increases creativity, innovation, productivity, and profitability. But you know that. Research has been spouting such claims for years. What can you, a Conscious leader, do to ensure you create a culture of "we" where everyone feels their contribution counts?2023-02-1612 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesAre you leading at Cause or Effect?Knowing if you’re leading from cause or effect is vital when considering “Why Nobody Wants to Work.” As we continue the Nobody Wants to Work Series, we have seen an increase in resignations. Although many people from diverse occupations have spouted, “I have had enough!” and are seeking more purposeful work, others are opting for early retirement, while others are begrudgingly staying put as inflation skyrockets. So, as a leader, you may have experienced managers evacuating, unfulfilled colleagues, or begrudging employees who can’t afford to leave. Or maybe you have managed to create a purposeful workplace. Well done!2023-02-0710 min
Stevens 6th Grade IdeasCalaCala talks about The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.2023-02-0101 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesEmploy your team’s talents to engage in creating a social impactTo engage employees and turn nobody wants to work "into everyone wants to contribute," there needs to be a consideration of who or what they contribute and how they contribute. Without this crucial consideration, a social initiative may be unsustainable. As a small business, you may want to take advantage of the camaraderie of collaborative contributions. So, if you miss the mark on connecting your team to their compassion-connection™, all is not lost. They may discover meaning by tapping into their talents to execute a contribution.2022-08-0910 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesWhat does the world need, and how can your small business contribute to it?As a small business, it can be a challenge to incorporate a social initiative into your business that the team can get behind and promote. In the last YouMeWe Infusion, I shared strategies to Connect Your Colleagues to What They Care About. Their compassion-connection™, what your company can provide, and what the World needs must be complementary, not contradictory. Meaning value-aligned initiatives are at the root of who you contribute to. There is no limit to the number of social, economic, or environmental issues that need our attention. During the pandemic alone, we have: Witnessed more people of all abilities, cult...2022-07-2510 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesWhat if you connect your colleagues to what they care about?Whether your mission has a social initiative as part of your DNA or not, your colleagues may not align with who or what issue your business addresses. Without that connection to “who you serve,” they may be an uninspired employee rather than a committed contributor motivated to the mission. As your colleagues seek to live their purpose, they crave to connect to who or what they care about. I call this a compassion-connection™.2022-07-0710 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesWhat does creating a culture to maximize colleagues’ meaning have to do with the Great Resignation?According to CBC and likely you, the pandemic has made most of us re-evaluate our priorities. A survey conducted by Angus Reid and the CBC, released in March 2022, suggests that 80 percent of Canadians have reflected on what is important to them in their lives during the pandemic. And just under half said they have since made significant lifestyle changes. We have experienced a splintering society during the pandemic. Biases, privilege, and power have come out of the shadows and have been thrust into the light. Conscious leaders of SMEs and social enterprises are not standing by. [Check out YouMeWe Amplified...2022-07-0708 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesThe great resignation - why good employees quitWith the Great Resignation in the United States reaching record highs month over month in 2021, Canadians may be wondering if we will experience the same attrition trend. If you have been paying attention over the last couple of years, what starts in the United States seems to creep up to Canada. And with the increased resignations, it is no different. Nor is the reason why employees quit. Listen in for reasons why people quit their jobs and what you can do to change that.2022-06-1509 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsNatasha Halliday, Therapist, Emerging Resilient Counselling and Psychotherapy ConversationInterview with Natasha Halliday, Therapist, Emerging Resilient Counselling and Psychotherapy; Canada. Natasha Halliday is a therapist, speaker and comedian. Natasha believes that we all possess resilience. Natasha has worked supporting individuals with their mental health for over 20 years. She is dedicated to uncovering the resilience already there, fostering and building resilience where needed, and demonstrating how to grow through adversity. She is passionate about helping people move past fear into the life they desire and are purposed to live. Natasha infuses humour into most aspects of her life, a skill she learned growing up...2022-05-1346 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsNatalie Lowe, Founder, The Sustainable Event Forum conversationNatalie Lowe is an entrepreneur, owning her event company for 17 years. She worked in gaming, hotels and events in operations, sales, and marketing. She is a certified meeting manager through Meeting Professionals International and a Climate Reality Leader through the Climate Reality Project. She co-founded The Sustainable Event Forum with a mandate to "Educate, Inspire, Collaborate and Act" and hosts "Earth Day for Event People" every April.INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:What can you do today to have the most significant impact on the environment?What is the primary concern for environmentalists, and why?What to consider if...2022-04-2259 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsLani Donaldson, Chief Visionary Officer, Engaged Educators Corp ConversationWith over three decades as an educator, administrator, speaker, and most importantly, real-life in-the-trenches classroom experience, Lani’s view of education can be radically different from standard definitions. Known for her practical, humorous, street-savvy style, Lani appreciates and shares with others that education is so much more than current definitions allow. As President, CEO and Chief Visionary Officer of the Engaged Educators Corp., a company whose mission is to innovate education on a massive scale, she has now opened: UP Academy. A 100% independent, private school that offers every student an individualized education program.INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:What children really ne...2022-04-0750 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsDr. Natasha Williams, N.S Williams Psychology Professional Corporation ConversationDr. Natasha Williams moves women from "typical self-care" to radical self-care by redefining selfishness so that they can improve their physical, emotional and mental health. During her career as a Clinical Psychologist and one of the founding Clinical Directors of "Allied Psychological Services," she has empowered many women to challenge their gender, cultural and ethnic paradigms to create a new narrative for themselves so they can work through their healing process, live their life on their own terms and ultimately become the best versions of themselves.INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:Gain insight into black women’s archetype and why it ca...2022-03-2558 min
The Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 25th March 2022Not CovId: Speaker Coaching; A beautiful song; Balenciaga versus Tesco; Be yourself; work your body. Be Sociable on video; An interview with Suzanne Doyle-Ingram; Music from Son of Town Hall.2022-03-2419 min
The Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 25th March 2022Not CovId: Speaker Coaching; A beautiful song; Balenciaga versus Tesco; Be yourself; work your body. Be Sociable on video; An interview with Suzanne Doyle-Ingram; Music from Son of Town Hall.2022-03-2419 min
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastDrew Berryessa // Personal Testimony[ Video version of the message here ]In 1996, Drew surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew began full-time ministry to the sexually and relationally broken in...2022-03-2030 min
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastDrew Berryessa Q & A // Biblical Sexuality & TransformationIn 1996, Drew surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew began full-time ministry to the sexually and relationally broken in 2004, joining the staff of Portland Fellowship, a para-church discipleship ministry in Portland, OR. Drew...2022-03-0951 min
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastDrew Berryessa // Biblical Sexuality & TransformationIn 1996, Drew surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew began full-time ministry to the sexually and relationally broken in 2004, joining the staff of Portland Fellowship, a para-church discipleship ministry in Portland, OR. Drew...2022-03-092h 10
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastDrew Berryessa // Engaging with your loved ones in the LGBTQ communityIn 1996, Drew surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew began full-time ministry to the sexually and relationally broken in 2004, joining the staff of Portland Fellowship, a para-church discipleship ministry in Portland, OR. Drew...2022-03-081h 30
Good Hope Church's - Cloquet PodcastGood Hope Youth / #theVOID // Guest Speaker: Drew BerryessaGuest Speaker Drew Berryessa shares with Good Hope's Youth Group on March 2, 2022.In 1996, Drew surrendered his sexuality to the Lordship of Christ, leaving behind a homosexual relationship. Drew chose to trust Christ with his future, believing that the Word of God was trustworthy and that Christ would be faithful to give him a life worth living outside of a homosexual identity or relationship. This surrender began a process of transformation and healing confronting the issues of same-sex attraction and overall relational dysfunction in his life. Drew began full-time ministry to the sexually and relationally broken in...2022-03-0346 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsSara Dunkley, Founder, Beautiful World Canada Foundation, ConversationSara Dunkley is the Founder of Beautiful World Canada (BWC), as well as the President of Stellar Outdoor Advertising and Santa’s Village. She founded BWC in 2011 as a Canadian non-profit organization with a mission to help passionate and dedicated students excel in their high school and University or College education, enabling them to create a bright future for themselves, their communities, and their countries.INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:Gain insight on how to start a foundationWhat is required to uplift girls in Africa out of poverty?Discover how local and international collaboration can make a vision a reality.A...2022-02-2549 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsJennifer Harper, Founder & CEO, Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics Inc.Jennifer Harper is the Founder and CEO of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics INC. Cheekbone Beauty is a digitally native direct-to-consumer brand that is helping Indigenous youth see themselves in a beauty brand while using the concept of Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) fused with Indigenous wisdom in the brand's ethos and in developing products. She strives to educate as many people as possible about the Residential School System and the effects it has had on her family and friends through decades of generational trauma. She regularly speaks to university, college and high school students about social entrepreneurship, empathy, and the history of...2022-02-0836 min
All Shine, No FlashEpisode 2: Suzanne Stevens, Editor-in-Chief at Portland Business JournalTune into the latest episode of the #AllShineNoFlash podcast with Suzanne Stevens, editor-in-chief at the Portland Business Journal. We talk with Suzanne about how relationships are so critical to strong journalism, her experience as a female reporter, authentically covering the state of Portland and why print media isn’t going away anytime soon.2021-11-2445 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsCynthia O’Neill, Founder, LeadHerAlliance and High Altitude Thinking Inc.In 2005, after 6 years as the President & CEO of Junior Achievement of London and District, she launched her own agency, High Altitude Thinking Inc. Since then, Cynthia has continued to provide organizations, both private sector and nonprofit, with effective business development and growth strategies. She has carved a reputation for her presence, leadership and record of results as a successful business and relationship builder. Cynthia and High Altitude Thinking Inc. also founded the Power of the Purse Women's Conference in 2007. After a successful decade of presenting Power of the Purse Women’s Conferences, Cynthia was seeking a new way to profile th...2021-10-2959 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsKathy Willis, Executive Director, Huronia Transition Homes and Operation Grow, CanadaKathy Willis has always been a strong feminist advocate in the anti-violence movement. She is Executive Director of Huronia Transition Homes (HTH), a charitable organization in Simcoe County, working to end all violence against all women. Under Kathy’s leadership, HTH has grown from a single program woman’s shelter to a multi-program county-wide organization. They offer a women’s shelter with specialized services for women who have been sex trafficked, a sexual assault counselling and advocacy centre, a children’s program for children exposed to abuse against their mothers, and most recently, a social enterprise Operation Grow (OG)INTERVIE...2021-10-1541 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsKanchan Prinsloo, Founder & CEO, KaPri ConsultingKanchan’s skills draw on over 25 years of senior organizational experience, including operations, strategic planning, team development, and relationship building, to support her coaching and facilitation. Kanchan coaches and supports C-Suite executives, Senior Management and High Potentials.INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:Transforming your business into having a social impactCollaborating strategies – the challenges and opportunities.What you can do to make diverse leaders feel more welcomeThe importance of self-reflectionThe value of a diverse networkSubscribe and watch/read/listen: https://podcast.youmewe.ca/kanchan-prinsloo-kapri-consulting/2021-10-0146 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsJenny Sawanohk, Founder, Red Stone Snake Woman, CanadaJenny Sawanohk is a Truth and Reconciliation Specialist, educator, advocate, and motivational speaker. She developed and coordinates the first-of-its-kind programming for Indigenous youth-in-care to ensure they receive culturally sensitive and culturally competent identity-based healing opportunities. INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:Why are half the youth in care Indigenous?Learn about the Remember Me Ceremony – June 30th.Where can you go if you want to help with truth and reconciliation?How to engage indigenous healers and eldersHow connecting to your calling can transform your life.Gain insight into an Indigenous worldview and how we all can heal if we adopt it.Su...2021-09-1650 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsChenny Xia, CEO & Co-founder, GotCare | YouMeWe AmplifiedChenny Xia played a leadership role at multiple design consultancies for over a decade before deciding to focus on one big, hairy challenge: creating a more equitable healthcare system through decolonization.Interview highlights:What is the biggest challenge of home care, and what can increase the quality?Gain insight into how co-create to launch a service to have a social impactThe Benefits of becoming a social enterprise.The importance of measuring your impactUsing the ‘Theory of Change’ to meet your desired social impactOne of the biggest hurdles as a social entrepreneur and how it can hold back your impa...2021-08-3148 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsAmy Tung, Founder, I AM LOVE PROJECT INC.Amy Tung, Founder, I AM LOVE PROJECT is for women who are restarting their lives to build something better. I AM LOVE PROJECT provides extra financial assistance to women when they need it most.INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:Something you must do at the beginning of your social initiativeThe advantages of being a social enterprise rather than a charityThe advantages of pay-per-piece social initiatives and how to collaborateSubscribe and watch/read/listen https://podcast.youmewe.ca/amy-tung-i-am-love-project/2021-08-2039 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesMoney to meaningWe spend so much time at work, on average of 1,700 hours a year. Although many people enjoy their occupation, society is trending toward living a more meaningful life. What if you could have both?2021-06-3014 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesWhat if being better or different from competitors is not enough anymore?During and post-pandemic, what was once a choice to answer the call is now a rallying cry to take a proactive role in our time’s social, economic, and environmental issues. With the increased acknowledgement that the vulnerable, marginalized, and unrepresented people have suffered the most during the pandemic, now is time to make your contributions count.2021-06-2304 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesWhat is your compassion-connection?Reflecting on who or what you are compassionate towards will likely influence your career choice, volunteer efforts, and charitable giving while filling your mind and heart en route to maximize your meaning.2021-06-1605 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesHow to explore your purposeYour purpose is the driving force that motivates you to explore and persevere. Your purpose is constant and contributes to your overall well-being, unlike happiness, which is a mood and is fleeting. There will be moments of joy and struggle, all of which are part of your purpose realized.2021-06-0904 min
SHE SPEAKS by GCW Publishing House060. How I Started Living a Purpose Driven Life with Suzanne F. StevensSuzanne F. Stevens, CSP, is a multi-award-winning social entrepreneur, international speaker, event producer, community builder, podcast host and author of Make your contribution count for you, me, we. Suzanne is the founder of YouMeWe Social Impact Group, consisting of YouMeWe Movement, YouMeWe Community, WisdomExchangetv.com, and YouMeWeFoundation.org. Suzanne works with leaders and entrepreneurs to maximize their meaning and resilience by making their contrition count for them, their organization, and the community. Leaders are empowered to ignite an inclusive culture while having a social impact. Implementing strategies will attract, engage, and retain colleagues, customers, and collaborators — sustainably. In...2021-06-0215 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesTake the lead in a social evolutionMany leaders and entrepreneurs realize that by placing a social issue or the environment first, not only can they have a positive impact on society, but in the long-term, their companies can reap greater profits.2021-06-0205 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesFive actions to make 2021 the best year everWe all have felt that lull, where we crave more from our life. What are we searching for? How do we find it? And with Covid restrictions, when and where do we start?2021-05-2605 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesEmbrace your community responsibilityThe time is now to own our responsibility and place any semblance of normal in the review mirror. It's time to pull our heads out of the sand about inequitable behaviours and mindsets that have plagued the West for centuries2021-05-1906 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesLive your most meaningful life in 2021What if you could live your most meaningful life? A social shift is upon us and your community needs you.2021-05-1204 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsBE Alink, Founder, The Alinker Inventions Ltd.BE Alink is the founder and inventor of the Alinker walking bike, which she refers to as a vehicle of change. BE's reverse design practices/philosophy lead to the Alinker, which is not built for a "body-with-a-problem" but for who we are, active and engaged.INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:“Being looked down on, or overlooked” – Conscious insight into a perspective of being physically disabled.Gain an understanding of how to change the question to see different solutions.Discover three pillars of a valuable healthcare system. How to be part of the health care system instead “sick-care” system.What a self-procl...2021-04-0237 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesUnconscious biases: Question to expose unconscious biasesQuestions to consider to expose an unconscious bias when you are looking for a job, hiring a new employee, seeking to collaborate with another organization, or consciously contributing to a company’s cause. In this episode… Consider how to make your contribution count: How do you reward performance?What are your hiring practices?How did your organization go about selecting causes?2021-01-1008 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesUnconscious biases: Micro questions to break biasesMicro-questions, effective bias buster on the road to equality. In this week’s episode … consider how to make your contribution count: How can I get to the heart of a bias?What can I do to bust a bias?How can equality be promoted in the workplace?2021-01-0708 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesUnconscious biases: Perceived bias responses in the workplaceMicro-behaviours are small messages conveyed each day through things like your body language, the tone of your voice, and your proximity to a person. When micro-behaviours persist over time, you may be sending a clear message to a colleague, client, or collaborator that will stifle rapport, or worse sabotage the relationship entirely. In this week’s episode consider: What biases am I revealing through micro-behaviours?What are the consequences of revealing my biases to colleagues?What can I do to minimize their impact?2021-01-0508 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesUnconscious biases: How labelling people creates biasesHere is the thing about labeling people, it can hold us back, as labels are often attached to history, expectations, experiences, and possibly a bias. In this episode… Consider how to make your contribution count: Why do I use labels to define someone?What would happen if society removed labels?How could I be more inclusive if I eliminating labels?2021-01-0208 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesUnconscious biases: Conscious communications can bust biases“Equality will exist when we no longer feel the need to use an adjective in front of a noun.” How to turn unconscious bias into conscious communications and break the cycle.2020-12-3105 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesUnconscious biases:How names can create biasesWhat is your name? Do you ever think you have been discriminated against because of it? Perhaps you didn’t receive a job interview because of it. Or you did receive a job interview because of its sweet sound to the job recruiter. How would you ever know if a recruiter is name bias?2020-12-2905 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesUnconscious biases: Exploring positive prejudices or biasesHave you ever considered if your positive prejudices or biases influence who you would collaborate with? You may assume someone is more capable than they are based on your biases or positive prejudices.2020-12-2704 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesUnconscious biases: Seven actions to breaking biasesAssumptions can be biases and will be barriers to engagement and innovation for your organization. What can you do to ensure your assumptions stay in check, and don’t influence your perception of another person or situation?2020-12-2304 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesUnconscious biases: we all have themExploring unconscious biases. Although we all have biases, we need to be aware of how we can consciously minimize the way we treat others based on those biases.2020-12-2206 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsEmily Stevenson, Co-founder, Beach GuardianEmily Stevenson, 23, is a marine biologist and the co-founder of the award-winning social enterprise: Beach Guardian. Powered by passion, Emily is also a budding environmental reporter, with her weekly ‘Tune in Tuesday’ video blog reaching over 2 million people worldwide and regularly features on the BBC.Gain insight on how to garner a multinational to embrace your recommendation.What branding technique creates a massive ripple effectHow to make a difference within minutes, at no financial costHow to engage volunteers in a movementHow to start a non-profit.Subscribe and watch/read/listen https://podcast.youmewe.ca/emily-stevenson-beach-guardian/2020-12-1854 min
The Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 27th November 2020A funny old world; Speaking online; Alys Tomlinson; Amazon; It’s a conversation; Anything you’d like to add?; The gift of feedback; An interview with Suzanne Dibble; Music from David Knopfler2020-11-2617 min
The Media Coach Radio ShowThe Media Coach 27th November 2020A funny old world; Speaking online; Alys Tomlinson; Amazon; It’s a conversation; Anything you’d like to add?; The gift of feedback; An interview with Suzanne Dibble; Music from David Knopfler2020-11-2617 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsMadeleine Shaw, Co-Founder, AisleMadeleine Shaw is a serial social entrepreneur best known as the Co-Founder of Aisle (previously Lunapads), the best place in the world for sustainable, inclusive periods. Providing safe, effective & sustainable menstrual options designed for comfort.INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:How to take an essential product and create an inclusive, environmentally friendly ethos that represents feminism.How to upcycle waste.Creating a social impact doesn’t need to cost a customer more money; how to do it and market it.How to engage your employees in contributing to what they care aboutGuidance on what you need to make your vision a...2020-11-0956 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsNjeri Thubei, Founder of Upendo Women’s FoundationNjeri Thubei is the Director of Women’s Relations for Rumble Worldwide Africa. She has a strong background in international relations and sustainable community development. Founder of Upendo Women's Foundation.INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHTS:The most significant barrier to girls’ education in many developing countries, and what you can do about it.How to engage youth into an international initiativeHow do you ensure your beneficiary is receiving a product in a developing country?How to get people involved in a nonprofit without doing a fundraising event?How to run a nonprofit, a social enterprise, and have a career?Subscribe and...2020-09-0155 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsPeggy Shaughnessy, CEO & Founder of Whitepath ConsultingPeggy Shaughnessy is a captivating and inspirational speaker. Connecting the disconnected, her advocacy, and activism on resolving the people's struggles with mental health and addiction have blessed her with a powerful gift for positive change.Interview highlights:When to pivot your business modelHow to tap into your unsavory past to frame your futureHow to build interdependent social enterprisesThe benefit of having a social enterprise collaborate with nonprofits.When dealing with the opioid crisis, where does the healing start?Subscribe and watch/read/listen https://podcast.youmewe.ca/peggy-shaughnessy-whitepath/2020-08-1443 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsShelby Taylor, CEO & Founder of ChickapeaShelby Taylor is an entrepreneur on a mission to create good for the world through nutritious, organic meal options. Chickapea is a B-Corp in Canada producing organic pasta from chickpeas and lentils.Interview highlights:What is a crucial step to make a social enterprise’s vision a reality? How can you build conscious-contributions into your business when you launch and before being profitable? And why would you want to? How does contributing collectively with your employees increase morale and retention?How can distribution channels elevate your social impact?Who are the best collaborators?Subscribe and watch/read/listen: ht...2020-07-1648 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsRoxanne Joyal, CEO & Co-Founder of ME to WERoxanne Joyal, CEO and Co-Founder, ME to WE —a B-Corp social enterprise that supports the sustainable development projects of its charitable partner, WE Charity.Interview highlights:How do you engage an entire community to provide economic empowerment for all?What do you need to consider if you want to create an authentic travel experience that helps and doesn’t hurt?How do you pivot a social enterprise to continue to have an impact on the beneficiary during times of the pandemic?What are the three most important initiatives to keep a social impact sustainable?How do you enga...2020-07-0347 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsRenee Dunn, CEO & Founder of Amazi FoodsAmazi Foods is a mindful food company selling healthy, made-in-Uganda snacks. Amazi is committed to going a step beyond ethical sourcing, and toward building more connected supply chains by keeping value-addition in-country.Interview highlights:What are the benefits of producing products in developing countries and exporting to the West?How many people does it take to create an international brand?How can engaging youth transform a community?How can you collaborate in a developing country to empower locals?And near the end of the interview, Renee shares the best piece of advice she ever received. It is...2020-06-1945 minYouMeWe Amplified - Conversations w Wave-Making Women: Transforming Lives with Social SolutionsLisa Curtis, Founder & CEO Kuli KuliKuli Kuli is the world's leading moringa brand. Kuli Kuli has planted over 12.6 million moringa trees, partnered with over 2,400 farmers, and has provided $4.4M in income to women-led farming cooperatives, nonprofits, and family farms.Highlights:Do consumers care about consumer goods having a social impact?What is the most challenging element of running a social impact business?The secret to leadership success?What is something a few CEOs will do but can make a difference in the success or failure of your business? …and moreSubscribe and watch/read/listen https://podcast.youmewe.ca/lisa-curtis-kuli-kuli/2020-06-0546 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesYouMeWe weWednesday: How to make a connection - there's no app for that!In this week’s episode learn: What ‘s the foundation of any contribution? How to make connections quickly? What questions can lead to long-term connections?2017-10-0304 minYouMeWe Infusions - Conscious Leadership •Amplify Authentic Influence• Social Impact StrategiesYouMeWe weWednesday: Are YOU conscious of your impact?In this week’s episode learn: How conscious are you when you contribute? When you contribute, are you promoting dependancy or opportunity? What fundamental skill do you need to consciously contribute™ and create a positive impact?2017-10-0304 min
Breakup Recovery PodcastThe Optimist’s Guide To Divorce with Jill SockwellJill Sockwell and her co-author Suzanne Riss were both divorced and looking for advice that was uplifting, and inspiring. Answers that were realistic and true to life that they themselves could put into place so they could navigate this challenging process called divorce. They couldn’t find this advice or the resources to match their requirements, so they wrote their book ‘The Optimist’s Guide To Divorce’, which is a ‘how-to’ for people going through a divorce. Jill describes the divorce process as a marathon not a sprint and there can be a variety of solutions for the diverse...2017-09-1317 min
PR TalkEpisode 6: Getting in the Portland Business Journal: Editor Suzanne Stevens Reveals HowNut graphs. PR Homework. And the worst possible day to call the PBJ. Editor Suzanne Stevens tells it all to Amy and Connor. Read an overview of the episode at https://www.veracityagency.com/podcast/suzanne-stevens-portland-business-journal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-04-2150 min
PR TalkEpisode 6: Getting in the Portland Business Journal: Editor Suzanne Stevens Reveals HowNut graphs. PR Homework. And the worst possible day to call the PBJ. Editor Suzanne Stevens tells it all to Amy and Connor. Read an overview of the episode at https://www.veracityagency.com/podcast/suzanne-stevens-portland-business-journal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2017-04-2152 min