Driving While Indigenous Podcast

Everyone has their own stories to tell and storytelling is a skill close to Jill’s heart. In this episode we dive headfirst into Jill's amazing passion for storytelling, a significant and timeless art form. We'll be exploring all the juicy details about how narrative works its magic, bringing people together and shaping our lives. Jill's dedication to storytelling is no joke, and she's gonna take...

Brandi Vezina's musical journey is a testament to her authenticity and passion for her craft. With a strong connection to classic country and rock, her sound is a blend of traditional and contemporary elements that captivate audiences.    Brandi's roots as a Red River Metis further enrich her music, infusing it with cultural depth and a unique perspective.    Through her heartfelt lyrics and soulf...

Blain Constant is an Indigenous Motivational Speaker and Business Owner. He has triumphed over addiction and homelessness to become a symbol of hope and resilience. With his captivating tale of Recovery and Resilience, Blain travels across North America, engaging audiences with his fiddle and motivational talks.   In addition to his speaking engagements, Blain is a talented self-taught musician wi...

In this episode, Jill opens up about why she was absent last week, but don't fret – the reason turned out to be incredibly beneficial for her mental well-being. ----more---- Jill finally attended a highly anticipated event in Florida, something the universe had been nudging her towards since 2015. At last, she heeded the call. ----more---- Join Jill as she shares her "Aha Moments" from an inspirin...

Are you a solopreneur trying to take your business to the next level? Or are you dreaming of being an entrepreneur, but something is hindering you? If you are either one, then this episode is perfect for you! ----more---- Discover the secrets of successful entrepreneurship with Jill as she unveils her tried and tested 10 mindset musts for aspiring entrepreneurs in this episode.  ----more---- Drawi...

Jill is back with a brand new episode packed with value after a brief hiatus.  In this episode, she shares insights into recent events in her life and what caused her to step away from podcasting. Jill also gives a brief overview of her Awaken the Spirit program, highlighting the importance of each aspect of the training. In addition, three returning attendees of the program join Jill to share the...

Have you ever felt like things are going so well, but for some reason, you keep waiting for bad things to happen? ----more---- This episode is made for you if you are familiar with that feeling. Jill will be imparting her wisdom about resistance. She explains how resistance is anything standing in our way, whether we put it there or not. It can be a natural occurrence or something we decided to do...

If you’ve wondered why Jill hasn’t posted anything for the past weeks, here’s an episode explaining why. ----more---- In this episode, Jill will share how she pushed herself to the limit before the year ended. She was so busy, she barely had time to rest and relax. Therefore, she decided to focus on herself as 2023 starts.  ----more---- In the first few days, the feeling of exhaustion and burnout...

Happy New Year! ----more----Who doesn’t love new beginnings? Definitely not Jill! ----more---- She loves the new year and starting something so much she created a whole guide on how you can get it right. Of course, new beginnings with no direction are like making desserts for the first time with no recipe. This is why this episode is perfect for the beginning of 2023. Let’s start your year right b...

How often do you give thanks for all the blessings in your life? Or in what ways do you give thanks? ----more---- Sometimes we overlook the amazing things happening in our lives because of the not-so-good things. That’s why Jill shares how being intentionally grateful will change your life the same way it changed hers. ----more---- In this episode, she shares how she practices gratitude on a daily...

Stephanie Harpe is an International Advocate for MMEIP Murdered or Missing and Exploited Indigenous Peoples, Murder Attempt, Exploitation Survivors and Family members who was a part of public testimony for the National Inquiry. Keynote Speaker for United Nations, travelled to 50 Indigenous communities in western Canada and hosted MMEIP support group for 3 years. ----more---- She completed 2 provin...

Today, we'll talk about the amazing event that happened on December 2, 2022 – Driving While Indigenous. This was an event where people were able to share success concepts, inspire and be inspired by our own Indigenous success stories.  ----more---- If you're an avid listener, some of our guests were a part of the event. Jessica Dumas, Ted Williams, Greg Personius, and The Resilience were all there...

Contrary to other people’s beliefs, words are more powerful than we think. This episode proves this to be true as Jill shares how affirmations led her to become the woman she is today.  ----more---- She explains what affirmations are and how negative affirmations are a thing we don’t notice we’re doing. The culture of negative self-talk was passed on to us as if it were the normal thing to do. Jil...

Do you believe in perfect timing? I believe that everything happens for us exactly when it should, and it doesn’t hurt to follow the signs, either. Jade Turner’s story proves this to be true. ----more---- Jade Turner is a mom, a musician, a millwright and an incredible woman wearing multiple hats at the same time. In this episode, she shares her story of what it was like as a kid growing up moving...

In today’s episode, we are joined by Ted Williams to share his story about self-actualization and listening to your intuition or that little voice. ----more---- Ted first became the Chief of his reserve at a very young age, at 29. Even more impressive is that he self-actualized or manifested this to happen. He shares his story about wanting to be a Chief and believing that he would be a Chief some...

Today’s episode is filled with stories of alignment and following whatever is set for you without any questions. To talk more about this, we are joined by Tchadas Leo.  ----more---- Tchadas Leo is the Host and Producer for his show "Our Native Land: through Chek TV/Podcasts.  The show currently broadcasts on channel 6 every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Our Native Land is now approaching its 100th episode....

In today’s episode, we are joined by the iconic duo, The Resilience. Lisa Muswagon and her husband Hellnback (Karmen Omeasoo) make up the powerhouse musical duo known as The Resilience. The Resilience is a new sound of hip hop with an Indigenous flavour. Their style consists of Hellnback's fire flow of timeless lyrics while Lisa finds the beat of the sound, adding a fresh new wave to the scene. Wi...

Today we’re joined by Greg Personius. He is a budding musician, comedian, emcee and event coordinator. He is a member of the Opaskwayak Cree Nation and a proud father to daughter Roselyn.  ----more---- In this episode, we’ll talk about how he wears many hats. Greg shares his childhood, wherein he was bullied at school and used humour to cope. Then, he started to see how he was a great performer. ...

If you didn’t know, I am the author of the book “The Tale of Tiger Lily.” So, for today I will take you through my process behind writing this idea that I had when I was in my 20s, but didn’t start writing till my 30’s, then finally  put into fruition after 7 years.  ----more---- If you are interested in reading my book, here’s an excerpt: We can all recall the story of Peter Pan, and the brief bu...

Today’s episode is very timely and a lesson we all need sooner rather than later. It’s all about not letting other people’s opinions have power over you.  ----more---- I share stories from when I was young and when I allowed myself to get sucked into teenage drama, but there finally came a moment when I decided that I will no longer give up my power.   ----more---- Since that realization, I adopte...

Today’s episode is filled with stories of passion, humor, and getting in touch with your roots. We are joined by Amy Jackson, the founder of Native Love Notes a 100% Indigenous Owned Business that focuses on Indigenous humour, uplifting messages and colourful designs. They are located “on Treaty One Territory AKA Winnipeg First Nation!” ----more---- Throughout this episode, Amy shares stories abou...

In today’s episode, I am accompanied by Jessica Dumas. Jessica is a professional speaker coach and the host of The Confidence and Communication Podcast. She has been recognized for her professional expertise as a recipient of the Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer Award from the Nellie McClung Foundation for 2021, Ace Burpees Most Fascinating Manitobans for 2019, the 2017 Future Leaders of Manitoba an...

Hello, friends! This episode contains the reason why my podcast is called Driving While Indigenous. Aside from sharing the story of where that term originated, I will also share the purpose of my podcast, the stories that led me to pursue podcasting and having a platform to showcase the amazing accomplishments of our friends!  ----more---- So relax and enjoy as we get get know each other and let m...