Coffee With Genny B

After the stock market crash in 1929, times were tough and moral was low. Coca Cola created a marketing campaign with the slogan, “The pause that refreshes”. It became more than a simple tagline but a cultural catchphrase. It served as a reminder to take a moment, to pause, and to enjoy a refreshing break and drink Coke of course! In this episode, Genny spoke about the importance of taking a pause...

“Some people grumble that roses have thorns. I am grateful that thorns have roses.” -         Alphone Kerr In this episode, Genny spoke about recently celebrating the Canadian Thanksgiving; a time to give thanks for the good in your life. She thought about whether we should offer thanks every day, perhaps in the form of affirmations of gratitude or writ...

Chocolate that makes you glow from the inside out. You can find that saying on the home page of the Beauty Bark website. In this episode, Genny spoke with Shelby Olson, co-owner (along with her partner Evgeny Gotfrid) of Beauty Bark. It's a local Winnipeg company that produces Canada’s first naturally sweetened chocolate bark made with organic cacao and organic mushroom extracts. Shelby shared the...

“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” – Julia Child In this episode, Genny spoke with Alix Loiselle. The former owner of La Belle Baguette, Alix is following his own culinary journey as a food content creator with “French Kiss Cook”. He originally conceptualized this idea in 2008, wanting to showcase and honour the family recipes he’s c...

“Not all who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien In this episode, Genny spoke with her friend Stephanie Robinson. A graphic designer for the past 20 years, Stephanie shared how she came up with the name, “The Culture Detective”. It was over a conversation with her best friend, Teri Hoffard, as to what her strengths were and what she could do in her spare time or, more precisely, what she was alread...

In this episode, Genny spoke about being inspired by the song, “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith to talk about walking. And speaking of inspiration, she shared the story of how Aerosmith was inspired to write this song. Genny shared that according to vocabulary.com, there are 25 ways of walking such as hiking, strolling, and striding. And, depending on the type of walking you do, it will determine the...

“Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!” – Monty Python’s Flying Circus In this episode, Genny spoke about the movie, “Sliding Doors”, where the character (played by Gwyneth Paltrow), catches the train but in an alternate storyline, misses the train. She also mentioned the adage, “when one door closes, another opens” in reference to embracing possibilities and opportunities. To expect the unexpec...

“As a roaster, you need to have a passion for coffee, a passion for people, and immense pride  in your work.” - Adri Roux, Owner of Rouxbean Coffee Roastery In this episode, Genny spoke with Matthew Sieben, owner of Railway Roasters. A chartered professional accountant and partnerships manager with Gustin Quon, he discovered his passion for coffee on a road trip driving a school friend t...

“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.”                Sir Edmund Hillary, New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, who along with his Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, were the first to set foot on the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1954. In this episode, Genny spoke about the book, “The Mountain is You” by Brianna Wiest....

Every business has a story. How are you telling yours? That’s the first line you’ll see when you visit the Starling Social website. In this episode, Genny spoke with Alyson Shane, President of Starling Social, an award winning, full service digital marketing agency celebrating 9 years in business. A writer, speaker, teacher and mentor, with more than 22 years experience publishing content on the w...

“All around you are spirits, child. They live in the earth, the water, the sky. If you listen, they will guide you.”                Grandmother Willow, Pocahontas In this episode, Genny shared her fascination with the spirit world. She referenced the movie, “Ghost” and that Whoopi Goldberg played a medium who could see and...

When you meet someone for the first time, you want to know who they are. So, your first questions might be, “So, tell me about yourself.” To which you might respond by telling them what you do for a living, share that you’re married and/or have kids and/or have grandchildren, and perhaps your hobbies. They might ask further questions or ask to clarify something, and this could go on talking about...

As an entrepreneur, it’s a struggle to do everything by yourself. From social media to digital marketing to SEO and everything in between, you’re sometimes unsure of what you’re doing and wish there was a resource that you could tap into for assistance and guidance. Enter Sherry Sobey! With over ten years as an entrepreneur (owner of Generation Green - now closed), Sherry is also the co-founder (w...

“It’s not you, it’s me.” That’s a common break-up line used by someone wishing to end a relationship. Instead of telling the other person how they feel and why they need to break up, they are showing compassion for the other person, by breaking it to them gently and taking the blame or taking responsibility for their part in the break-up. In episode 109, Genny shared why she spoke about breaking u...

When you think about digital marketing, creative communications, or graphic design, learning the basics first is crucial. Consider how and where you will apply your talents and knowledge, and how it can help your clients and the people you work with. In episode 108, Genny spoke with Ziv Traitelovich, a digital marketing expert, graphic design veteran, and creative communications leader. A Digital...

You have a big presentation to give, or you’re ready to land media interviews or you want to share your story. So, what do you do? You hire the best professional who provide you with the best training. In episode 107, Genny spoke with Nicole Dubé, founder of DUBÉ MEDIA, A former news anchor and co-host of CTV Morning Live for the past 10 years, Nicole has over 20 years experience in media and jour...

If you googled “body book”, the top response would be “The Body Book” by Cameron Diaz. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find a plethora of books about the body including “When the Body Says No” by Gabor Mate, “The Body” by Bill Bryson, “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk, and “The Body Knows” by Caroline Sutherland. In episode 106, Genny shared what each of these books can offe...

Could you tell your story in 20 seconds? Hmmm…that doesn’t seem like a lot of time. But what if you had 400 seconds? Could you tell your story then? In episode 105, Genny spoke with Justin Ladia, organizer of PechaKucha Night Winnipeg. Created in Japan in 2003, PechaKucha (pronounced pechakcha) is Japanese for “chit chat”. It’s a free online and offline global storytelling platform that celebrates...

This episode is celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the Coffee with Genny B podcast. What started for Genny in the spring of 2021 as a “let’s try this podcast thing and see where it goes” is now a testament to how she has grown as a podcaster and interviewer, how she has found her voice, and how committed she is to continuing on her journey. In this episode, Genny spoke with Matt Cundill, owner/ope...

In episode 103, Genny spoke with Megan Thomas, owner of The Conscious Village. An energy healer through ThetaHealing®, Human Design reader, meditation guide, and parenting coach, Megan shared that her experience with a Theta energy healing inspired her to want to offer that experience to others. In addition, her deep dive into the world of Human Design not only allowed her to understand her profil...

“Enjoy the little things in life, because one day, you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”                Kurt Vonnegut In episode 102, Genny spoke about the importance of the little things; those moments that made a big impact on you. Those moments that brought a smile to your face when you thought about th...

“If you just allow your body and mind to rest, the healing will come by itself.” Thich Nhat Hanh In episode 101, Genny spoke about holistic healing. The word “holistic” means dealing with the whole…your body, mind and soul. It focuses on the interconnectedness of these three and seeks to address the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. She mentioned that the body can he...

This episode is celebrating the 100th episode of the Coffee with Genny B podcast. When Genny started her podcast, she had no idea where it would lead her, how long it would last or even if it would. She spoke about the journey, and what she’s learned about herself, how she’s grown as a podcaster, and what she’s learned from all the amazing people she’s interviewed. As mentioned in episode 52, the...

Workplace health and wellness refers to efforts made by employers to promote and maintain the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their employees. These efforts can include a variety of programs and initiatives that aim to improve employee health, reduce workplace stress, create a positive work environment, and encourage a work-life balance. In episode 99, Genny spoke with Jordan Cieciwa,...

Supporting local coffee roasters means you will always get freshly roasted coffee and have it delivered straight to your door for your coffee enjoyment. And if you’ve tried the coffee before, you know what to expect. However, if you’ve never tried the coffee, you are basing your choice on the tasting notes and hope that the coffee taste delivers. But what if you could visit a local roaster who hap...