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uOCourant | uOttaKnowCarbontech, Sustainability and Moving the Needle on Climate Change (with Phil De Luna)Phil De Luna (MSc ’15) is a scientist and research capitalist working to advance climate technology based in Toronto. He is currently an expert, sustainability at McKinsey & Company and was named to the 2019 Forbes Top 30 under 30 list. Phil discusses how we can best move the needle on climate change through the intersection of technology, policy, and finance. (In English only with English and French transcript available).Transcripts of this episode are available in English and French.Guest: Phil De Luna, MSc ’15Host: Gwen Madiba, MA ’12; BSocSc ’08Theme Music: Idris Lawal, BCom ’152023-01-3122 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowLa musique, la langue, et bâtir des ponts (avec Geneviève Côté)L’animatrice Gwen Madiba (M.A. 2012; B.Sc.Soc. 2008) s’entretient avec Geneviève Côté (LL.L. 1992) directrice générale du Festival international de la chanson de Granby. Elle siège aux conseils d’administration de la Fédération du Mouvement Desjardins, du Prix de musique Polaris et du Conservatoire de musique et d’art dramatique du Québec. Dans l'épisode Geneviève se joint à Gwen Madiba (M.A. 2012; B.Soc.Sc. 2008) pour parler de ce qu’elle fait pour bâtir des ponts et célébrer la diversité en tant que cadre bilingue dans l’industrie de la musiqu...2022-12-0625 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowCampus Romance, Entrepreneurship, and Curiosity (with Harley Finkelstein and Lindsay Taub)Harley Finkelstein (LLB ’09, MBA ’09) is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the president of Shopify. He is one of the “dragons” of CBC’s Next Gen Den, was listed as one of Fortune’s 40 Under 40, and was named University of Ottawa Alumnus of the Year in 2021. Lindsay Taub (MEd ’10) is a child and family therapist at Child in Mind, an Ottawa-based child psychology clinic. She serves on the board of directors of Ottawa Salus, an agency that provides supportive housing and mental health services to individuals in need. In this conversation, Harley and Lindsay discuss their campus romance as well as how a spirit of c...2022-10-0447 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowMarketing, Trends, and Creative Problem-Solving (with Mina Lux)Mina Lux (BSc ’90; BASc ’92) is an entrepreneurial marketing, business and product leader based in New York. She has held a series of top online marketing positions for the likes of USA Today and Scientific America. She co-founded two tech companies,—FloNetwork (a Deloitte Top 100 Fastest Growing Company in Canada) and Meelo Logic (which earned her a Gold Stevie Award for Female Entrepreneur of the Year). Mina discusses pioneering the first technology platform that allows business to send emails as a way of generating leads and building revenue, as well as, drawing on her engineering degree to “spot the trend”. Special sp...2022-08-0927 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowIdentité autochtone, art et scène international (avec Caroline Monnet)L’animatrice Gwen Madiba (M.A. 2012; B.Sc.Soc. 2008) s’entretient avec Caroline Monnet, diplômée de la Faculté des arts et artiste de descendance anishinaabe et française originaire de l’Outaouais, au Québec. Ses œuvres ont abondamment été exposées et projetées partout dans le monde, notamment dans le cadre d’une exposition permanente de l’UNESCO à Paris, à la Haus der Kulturen der Welt à Berlin et dans de grands festivals de cinéma comme le TIFF, Sundance et Cannes. Elle nous explique comment elle utilise l’art visuel et la vidéo pour exprimer des idées complexes en lien...2022-06-2823 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowCommunity engagement, inspiration and the Chicago Cubs (with Sylvie Légère)Sylvie Légère (BCom ’91) is a social entrepreneur, impact investor, philanthropist, and author of Trust Your Voice: A Roadmap to Focus and Influence. Her passion for women's empowerment inspired her co-founding of The Policy Circle, a non-profit organization committed to public policy dialogue that has grown into a community of over 13,500 members across 44 states in the US. Sylvie discusses creative ways to foster community engagement and as part of the Ricketts family her inspiring community work with the Chicago Cubs. Special spotlight question to Sylvie from Meg Beretta (BScSoc ’17), director of digital strategy for the Nova Scotia Digital Servic...2022-05-3128 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowPour l’amour du cinéma -Dune et l’expérience cinématographique collective (avec Tanya Lapointe)L’animatrice Gwen Madiba (M.A. 2012; B.Sc.Soc. 2008) s’entretient avec Tanya Lapointe (B.A. 2000), productrice exécutive sur Dune et co-fondatrice des Productions sur le toit, une entreprise vouée à la production de documentaires. Une question spéciale lui est posée par la diplômée Kenya-Jade Pinto (J.D. 2017), cinéaste en résidence au Refugee Law Lab de l’Université York (en français seulement; la retranscription est disponible en anglais et en français).La retranscription de l’épisode est disponible en français et en anglais.Invité: Tanya Lapointe (B.A. 2000), pro...2022-01-2725 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowLate-night TV, political satire, and democracy (Samantha Bee)Samantha Bee (BA ‘94) is the host of the popular American late-night TV show Full Frontal with Samantha Bee which offers a satirical take on the weekly news. She is a comedian, writer and producer and was previously the longest serving correspondent on Comedy Central’s Daily Show. Samantha discusses the transformative role uOttawa had on her career path and the potential of political satire to activate democratic engagement. Special spotlight question to Samantha from alumna Dr. Elizabeth Dubois (BA ’11) Associate Professor, Department of Communication, Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa.(In English only with English and Fr...2021-12-0821 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowL'art du cinéaste (avec Philippe Falardeau)L’animatrice Gwen Madiba (M.A. 2012; B.Sc.Soc. 2008) s’entretient avec Philippe Falardeau (B.Sc.Soc.1989), réalisateur canadien connu pour ses œuvres comme Monsieur Lazhar, nominé aux Oscars, ainsi que des films hollywoodiens tels que The Good Lie avec Reese Witherspoon et, plus récemment, My Salinger Year avec Sigourney Weaver et Margaret Qualley. Philippe discute du métier de cinéaste et de l'avenir changeant de l'industrie cinématographique. Cet épisode comprend une question spéciale de Papa Orleans-Minnow (B.A. 2015) animateur du balado à succès “Pops Culture” (en français seulement; la retranscription est disponible en anglais et en fran...2021-11-0221 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowEntertainment-Connecting Worlds and Carrying on Family Legacy (with Jesse Jones)In this episode, host Gwen Madiba (MA ’12; BSocSc ’08), is joined from Toronto by creator, executive producer, host and speaker alumnus Jesse Jones (BA ’03; Gee Gees Men’s Basketball ’00-’02), head of Jones & Jones Group. Jesse explores the twists and turns his path has taken in the entertainment industry, his Jamaican Canadian roots and the importance of carrying on family legacy. He also shares about his new role as host of season one of the Bachelor in Paradise Canada that launches fall 2021 on Citytv. This episode includes a special spotlight question by alumna CiCi Moya (BA ‘11) content creator, host and health advocat...2021-10-0419 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowInclusive Fitness, Motivation and Positivity (with Jeanette Jenkins)In this episode, host Gwen Madiba (MA ’12; BSocSc ’08), is joined from Los Angeles by celebrity fitness trainer alumna Jeanette Jenkins, founder and president of the Hollywood Trainer. Jeanette talks about her journey to reaching millions online with her workouts and the evolving landscape of the fitness industry. She shares inclusive fitness tips for individuals of all abilities and backgrounds to motivate, build confidence and embrace healthy living. This episode also includes a special spotlight question by alumnus Trevor Monaghan (Gee Gees Men’s Football ’97-’01) member of the Cree Nation of Chisasibi, and fitness manager of the Chisasibi Fitness Center loc...2021-04-2723 min
uOCourant | uOttaKnowPassionnée de mode (avec Chantal Durivage)L’animatrice Gwen Madiba (M.A. 2012; B.Sc.Soc. 2008) s’entretient avec l’une des personnalités montréalaises les plus influentes de la mode au pays : Chantal Durivage (B.A. 1993), fondatrice et VPE, Développement créatif du Groupe Sensation Mode. Elles abordent le rôle de la mode dans l’expression de soi, les vêtements écoresponsables, l’avenir des ventes au détail et la diversité corporelle. Cet épisode contient aussi une question d’Isabelle Gauvreau (B.A.V. 1997), artiste visuelle, propriétaire et styliste privée de la boutique ottavienne Isabelle Mode (en français seulement; la retranscription es...2021-03-3021 min