Shows
Steph and the Storytime CrewA Wonderfully Wobbly Christmas with the Storytime CrewGet ready for a sleigh ride of giggles, glitter and glorious chaos in this very special Christmas episode of Steph and the Storytime Crew.Join Que the Quokka as she steps into the Storytime Village on Christmas Eve… expecting a calm day of decorating… only to find Coops in a colour-coded bauble crisis, Ollie vibrating with excitement, Lenny declaring Christmas is cancelled, Chloe dodging compliments, and Dane wearing a wreath as a belt because “it felt festive.”And just when things start settling… Emmy the Axolotl sneezes, her glitter jar explodes (again!), and a wonderfully, wobbly Chr...
2025-12-0115 min
Experience PointsRichard Durham on Learning through Engaging GameplayRichard Durham on Learning through Engaging GameplayIn this episode of Experience Points, Dave Eng speaks with Richard Durham, a prolific game designer, creative director, and educator at Wondertree Studios. Richard shares insights from designing over 30 games across mediums—from street festivals and museum activations to tabletop and secret events—driven by curiosity and a focus on player experience. He explains his “quick, dirty, backwards” design approach, using laddering questions to uncover core values and align game goals with meaningful outcomes. They explore intentional incoherence, balancing fidelity and abstraction, and how purposeful design choices spark discussi...
2025-11-3030 min
FoundHer Rising with Christine HakkolaS01 E02 | The Heart Behind the Hustle | Dr. Michelle Fardella on FoundHer RisingIn this episode of the "FoundHer Rising" podcast, host Christine Hakkola speaks with Dr. Michelle Fardella, co-director of WonderTree, a multidisciplinary practice supporting children and families. They dive into the realities of growing a service-based business while staying true to your core values of compassionate care.Dr. Fardella shares her candid insights on navigating the "messy middle" of entrepreneurship, the crucial role of co-founder relationships, and the art of hiring for values alignment. Whether you're scaling a business, managing a team, or seeking balance in your own life, this conversation offers practical advice on leadership, authenticity, and...
2025-11-2536 min
Blaisin' Access PodcastBlaisin' Access 289 CP Trivia with Cara LiebowitzMarch is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. I talk with fellow Disability Rights advocate Cara Liebowitz about life, advocacy, and of course CP. What was your favorite part of our chat? Let me know on Facebook @blaisinshows. Make sure you rate, review, subscribe, and share the show!
https://www.wondertree.co/celebrities-with-cerebral-palsy/
https://caraliebowitz.wordpress.com/
Support Blaisin' Access Podcast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/blaisin-access-podcast
Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/blaisin-access-podcast/0c5283a7-57e4-4cd4-ac68-c36dfe1759a6
2025-03-1123 min
EVOLVE with Dr. Tay: the podcast for parents of autistic kids154 | sex education for autistic youth with Dr. Michelle FardellaABOUT THIS EPISODE (+ scroll for resources) 👇Dr. Tay is joined by Dr. Michelle Fardella, a clinical and school psychologist from Canada, to discuss the critical topic of sex education for autistic youth. The conversation covers various aspects, including the importance of proactive sex education, teaching body autonomy, consent, and addressing misconceptions. They delve into barriers faced by autistic youth in accessing comprehensive sex education and emphasize safety and appropriate teaching methods. Additionally, the episode touches on gender identity, sexual orientation, and provides practical resources for parents and educators. Trigger warnings and the importance of seeking support are als...
2025-02-1242 min
The Christina Crowe Podcast: Making the invisible VISIBLEE70: Exploring Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and Neurodivergent LifeToday your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, love making invisible things visible. Today your hosts psychotherapists Christina Crowe and Katie Richardson, are talking about PDA - Pathological Demand Avoidance or more affirmingly known as Persistent Drive for Autonomy.
Katie and I explore:
What exactly might the role of internal sensory overwhelm be for folks with PDA and ADHD?
What is the perception of social hierarchy and how does it impact neurodivergent people?
What are the three A's of neurodivergent life, and how should we talk about...
2024-10-0749 min
Business of the BeatThe Beauty of My Roots Part 2Part two of Orlena Nwokah Blanchard's empowering journey explores the link between gut health, skincare, and the powerful benefits of moringa, a superfood indigenous to Africa.
Highlighting the benefits of each WonderTree Skin product, Orlena underscores the brand’s mission to provide effective skincare solutions rooted in natural resources like Moringa, while incorporating safe synthetics. Orlena's passion for creating products that nourish the skin and offer a holistic sensory experience shines through as she unveils the inspiration behind WonderTree's signature mango citrus fragrance, deeply rooted in her cultural heritage.
Through her brand and the Moringa Health Equity Initiative, Orlena aims to...
2024-04-2840 min
Business of the BeatThe Beauty of My Roots Part 2Part two of Orlena Nwokah Blanchard's empowering journey explores the link between gut health, skincare, and the powerful benefits of moringa, a superfood indigenous to Africa.
Highlighting the benefits of each WonderTree Skin product, Orlena underscores the brand’s mission to provide effective skincare solutions rooted in natural resources like Moringa, while incorporating safe synthetics. Orlena's passion for creating products that nourish the skin and offer a holistic sensory experience shines through as she unveils the inspiration behind WonderTree's signature mango citrus fragrance, deeply rooted in her cultural heritage.
Through her brand and the Moringa Health Equity Initiative, Orlena aims to...
2024-04-2840 min
Business of the BeatThe Beauty of My Roots Part 1The two-part series delves into the story of visionary entrepreneur, Orlena Nwonkah Blanchard, founder and CEO of Wondertree Skin, who continues to shape the industry and make an impact as a disruptor in the skincare industry. Orlena reflects on her journey from engineering to marketing, sharing pivotal moments like her inspiration from a Gap ad and her experience in Black media, where she was able to nurture her deep connection to her culture. But Orlena's story doesn't stop there. From her role in creating the Crown Act to launching her firm, Seven Elements Group, Orlena has been at the forefront...
2024-04-2133 min
Chop't Up PodcastEp. 63 | The Most Valuable Role of a Beauty FounderWomen's History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements of women from all diasporas. Every year, during March, the world takes a beat to recognize female innovators' many social, economic, and cultural accomplishments.
While many industries have benefited from trailblazing women, the beauty space has unequivocally benefited the most. However, women are still the minority in leadership positions in the industry.
Recently, we chop't up with Entreprenur & Beauty Founder. The genesis of the WonderTree brand is an incredible personal journey that led founder Orlena Nwokah Blanchard back to her roots to rediscover the importance...
2024-03-2938 min
Normal WorldEp 63 | Conor McGregor Arrest INCOMING? Ireland Police Ignore ACTUAL Violence After RiotConor Mcgregor is being investigated for hate speech due to his tweets regarding immigration and stabbings in Ireland. Tim Allen says that animals can't feel love. Travis Kelce told Vanity Fair that he keeps girlfriend Taylor Swift happy by avoiding saying things she won't like. We are also joined by animal love expert Wilber Wondertree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2023-11-2951 min
Battle4FreedomBattle4Freedom - 20230726 - Cultures of Convenience - Morality takes Second ChairCultures of Convenience - Morality takes Second ChairWebsite: http://www.battle4freedom.comNetwork: https://www.mojo50.comStreaming: https://www.rumble.com/c/Battle4FreedomStreaming LIVE on RUMBLE @ First four dirty words : "I never knew you"Matthew 7:23 (ESV) And then will I declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.'Second four dirty words : "Experts in the Law"https://www.lsd.law/define/second-chair#:~:text=Definition%3A%20A%20second%20chair%20is,closing%20argument%2C%20and%20voir%20dire.A quick definition...
2023-07-2656 min
RisingThe “Why” Behind Classroom Behaviors│ Dr. TaylorExecutive Founder of Wonder Tree, and Co-author of The “Why” Behind Classroom Behaviors and Creating Sensory Smart Classrooms Dr. Taylor and I sat down to discuss neurodivergence in the classroom, modalities for effective emotional regulation, personal stories on mental health struggles in relation to the education system, and more.
Connect with Dr. Taylor & Wonder Tree Wonder Tree:
https://wondertree-dp.com/
Dr. Taylor's work: https://wondertree-dp.com/drashley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewhybehindbehaviors/
The "Why" Behind Classroom Behaviors: https://wondertree-dp.com/books
2023-03-0843 min
Completely ArbortraryWicked Itchy Rashes (Mango)Mango, one of the world's most beloved fruits is the subject this week. A tropical wondertree, we chat about where the mango is from and its numerous benefits. However, this tree and its family have a dark side that has Casey and Alex keeping their distance... Then, we hear from Daphne K. Jenkins, maker of mochi!Completely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex CrowsonSupport the pod and become a Treemium MemberFollow along on InstagramFind Arbortrary merch on our...
2021-10-141h 05
The FizzicsEd PodcastUsing games to teach science - Part 1 with Richard DurhamPhysical games offer an incredible opportunity for people to explore & learn concepts. This can be applied in STEM education! We chat with Richard Durham, a passionate advocate for game design and the Curriculum Development Manager for the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries at the University of Auckland. This is part 1 of 2 discussions on applying game design to learning environments.Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics EducationMore about Richard DurhamRichard provides strategic guidance and decision-making in relation to curriculum development and learning design for the Faculty of Creative Arts and Industries at...
2021-08-0743 min
The Untold Story Told#Episode 6 Podcast: UNTOLD STORY TOLD with M.Waqas⚡️In the Next Podcast, We will be joined in by MW Waqas, who is the executive CEO of WonderTree. WonderTree.co⚡️
Wonder Tree makes augmented reality games designed for the therapy and education of children with special needs. Today he will share with us his personal experiences and positive words
2020-07-1845 min
Campaign BriefBuilding an In-House Agency, Inbound Marketing, and More with Luke Freiler, CEO of CentercodeIn this episode, we sit down with Luke Freiler, the CEO of Centercode. Centercode is a customer validation company helping brands all over the world manage alpha, beta, and delta testing for their product development. Luke has always been a marketing-focused CEO. So I knew that this would be a great conversation in learning from his experience in growing Centercode and building a marketing team. In our conversation, we discuss:How Luke's engineering and technical background influences his marketing approachHow Luke initially discovered inbound marketing which is their best performing source of marketingWhy Luke de...
2020-03-0348 minCampaign BriefSelling Big Ideas with Seth Odell, Vice-Chancellor of Marketing at National UniversityIn this episode, we sit down with Seth Odell, the Vice-Chancellor of Marketing at National University. In just over 1 years time, Seth has built an in-house agency at NU from zero to seventy people. Seth has vast experience in all aspects of marketing from video production, to campaign strategy, to building and growing a full-service team. In our conversation, we discuss:How to sell big ideas to teammates, clients, and leadershipExamples of home-run campaigns that Seth has ledSeth's approach for brand and marketing strategyHow to come up with ideas that generate ROIMuch more! To...
2019-09-1750 minCampaign BriefGrowing and Leading A Marketing Team with Jay Jaffin, CMO at Verizon ConnectThis episode features Jay Jaffin, the Chief Marketing Officer at Verizon Connect. Jay has also served as the VP of Marketing and Communications for Verizon Wireless where he oversaw all national campaigns for the brand. Jay has vast experience when it comes to creating strategic campaigns and leading marketing teams through growth. While at Verizon Connect, Jay has helped the brand grow from a 100m to a multi-billion dollar company by building a strong marketing culture. Whether you lead a marketing team of 2, or 200, this episode has a TON of lessons for how you can be...
2019-08-2742 minCampaign BriefRevitalizing the Sony Brand with Cheryl Goodman, Head of Corp. Communications at Sony ElectronicsIn this episode, I sit down with Cheryl Goodman. She is the Head of Corporate Communications for Sony Electronics. Cheryl has an impressive track record of storytelling going back to her career start in journalism. In our conversation, we discuss:How Cheryl approached revitalizing Sony's brand storyHow her background in journalism and PR prepared her for her current roleThe role of CSR and social good in the Sony storyHow Sony's origin story plays a role in its products The challenges in marketing technology consumer productsCheryl's view on influencer marketingMuch more!I hope you enjoy th...
2019-08-1356 minCampaign BriefBuilding a Winning Brand with Gaetan Fraikin, Brand Executive from Roche, Illumina, Addictive, and MoreIn this episode, I sit down with Gaetan Fraikin to discuss all things brand development. Throughout his career, Gaetan has served as Head of Global Marketing at Roche and Head of Global Brand at Illumina. He’s also worked with brands like BMW, Samsung, eBay, and Genentech on the agency side. In our conversation we cover: The core of what makes a strong brand beyond just logos and typography Brand development process and considerations How to justify brand value and brand equity to financial stakeholders How having a strong brand can help your company pull through tough t...
2019-07-3159 minCampaign BriefB2B Marketing, Potatoes, and Content with Will Foody, Director of Marketing at BuzztimeIn this episode, I sit down with Will Foody. Will is the Director of B2B Marketing at Buzztime, which is an interactive entertainment company most known for their tablets where you can play games, order food, and more. So if you’ve ever been to a Buffalo Wild Wings and noticed those tablets on the tables, those are made by Buzztime. In our conversation we discuss:- Out of the box marketing strategies that Will has tested- What's worked and not worked- Content marketing strategies- Why B2B mar...
2019-07-1841 minCampaign BriefHow to Position Your Product for a Successful Launch with Mark Pecota from LaunchBoomIn this episode, I sit down with Mark Pecota. Mark is the CEO of LaunchBoom. A full-service product launch agency that consistently achieves 6 and 7 figure product launches for its clients through crowdfunding on platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. In our conversation, we discuss why product positioning is so critical for a successful launch, strategies for testing your positioning before launching, and how to build a community of qualified potential buyers in the pre-launch phase so that when you launch you get momentum right off the bat. Even if you've already launched your product, you will still get...
2019-07-1831 minCampaign BriefCampaign Brief - Podcast TrailerJoin us as host CJ Thomas sits down with marketing leaders from companies like Sony, Verizon, Illumina, and others, to hear their stories, strategies, and lessons learned that you can use to dominate your market. Whether you are the CMO, Marketing Director, founder, or even agency owner, this show is your perfect advisor to help you become the best marketing leader that you can be. Campaign Brief is presented by Wondertree Media.
2019-07-1001 min