Network = Networth

In this episode, we sit down with Teresa Myra , founder and owner of Career Catalyst Atlantic , a Nova Scotia-based organization created during the pandemic to help young people, and anyone seeking a fresh start, navigate their career paths with confidence. With over 30 years of experience across post-secondary education, nonprofits, and government , Teresa brings a wealth of insight into what it...

This episode features a conversation with Dora Dorman , a relationship-driven professional whose career has been built on connection, community, and helping others succeed. Dora currently works as a Radio Marketing Consultant, where she partners with businesses to craft advertising strategies that build brand awareness, strengthen customer engagement, and deliver real results. Her approach is grou...

In this episode, we sit down with Ann Perry, a professional numerologist, Reiki Master/Teacher, #1 international best-selling author, and Certified Soul Coach who has been working in the healing arts for more than two decades. Ann shares how discovering Reiki in 2001 opened the door to a lifelong journey of helping others reconnect with their purpose , and how numerology soon became a powerful too...

In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Mac, founder of Nicholas Mac. Mobile Optician , to talk about the leap from licensed optician to entrepreneur, and the mindset that told him his business would be embraced by the community. Originally from Moncton, New Brunswick and a graduate of Oulton College , Nicholas shares how launching a mobile eyecare service in Halifax in October 2024 allowed him...

Amanda Johnson is an operations strategist and systems builder who helps overwhelmed entrepreneurs create calmer, more sustainable ways of working. After decades of trying to succeed in high-pressure environments that left her burned out, Amanda’s move to Uruguay, and a later autism diagnosis, reframed her entire career. She realized she hadn’t been failing; she had been navigating systems never d...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jennifer Vey , Founder and CEO of Temporary Experts SE , to explore how personal adversity can spark transformative change. Jennifer shares her journey navigating life with a disability and the frustrating reality of being highly capable yet shut out of traditional employment models. Instead of accepting those barriers, she set out to redesign the system...

In this episode, we’re joined by Ayooluwa Akande , better known as Ayo (Joy) , a Financial Services Coordinator with the Government of Nova Scotia and the founder of ABC of Money. Born and raised in Nigeria, Ayo moved to Canada in 2019 to pursue a Master’s in Finance at Saint Mary’s University. What began as a deeply personal journey toward financial wholeness in 2022 evolved into a clear mission:...

In this episode, we’re joined by Jamie Gerrard , Founder and Principal Consultant at 20/20 Digital . With more than 20 years of experience across product, service, and UX design , Jamie helps organizations untangle complex software and service ecosystems, and redesign them around the people who actually use them. Jamie’s recent work focuses on enterprise software and services across banking, healt...

From farm fields to boardrooms, labs to local businesses, Linda Best’s career is a powerful example of how curiosity, leadership, and community impact can intersect. Raised on an Annapolis Valley farm, Linda holds a BSc from Acadia University and built a distinguished career as a Medical Microbiologist and Gastroenterology Researcher, later serving as Director at the Capital District Health Author...

In this episode, we’re joined by Elvira Melendez , an Industrial Engineer and PhD candidate whose work sits at the intersection of risk management, safety systems, and real-world impact. With six years of experience in the aviation industry, Elvira has been on the front lines of project portfolio management, safety audits, and risk analysis, helping organizations operate more safely and efficientl...

In this episode, we are joined by Kerryn Vaughan, an international speaker, author, facilitator, and podcast host who is known for i nspiring people to step up, take action, and create meaningful change. Kerryn is the author of the award-winning book Magnificent Kids! , which became the catalyst for founding One Planet Classrooms, a global organisation supporting schools and communities in Africa...

In this episode, we sit down with Audra McCreesh, Founder and Lead Consultant of HR & IDEA Hub and the force behind DisruptHR Halifax , the high-energy event series reshaping how Atlantic Canada talks about people, purpose, and workplace culture. Audra is a strategist, connector, and change-maker who works at the intersection of human resources, business development, and inclusion. From design...

In this episode, we are joined by Rebecca Coleman, Founder of Oak Bay HR Inc ., a Halifax based HR consulting firm supporting growing, purpose driven organizations across Canada. Rebecca brings more than 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, HR advisory, and organizational culture, with a focus on helping mission aligned companies build strong, inclusive teams. Rebecca shares her perspecti...

In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Gillard , founder of BizEBee Marketing and Support Services , to talk about building a business rooted in creativity, connection, and balance. With a BBA in Marketing and Management from Mount Saint Vincent University, Jennifer brings a strong foundation in event management, content marketing, and communications to everything she does. Jennifer shares how...

In this episode, we sit down with Wren Bruce , a registered geoscientist who built her career from the ground up – literally. From battling blackflies as a field tech in the subarctic to leading mineral exploration programs across Canada and internationally, Wren shares the real story behind her journey in geoscience.  She talks about launching Bruce GEOinsights , her mission to make science more...

In this episode, we sit down with Karen Wonders – tech leader, executive coach, and Founder & President of LALUZ Consulting – for an inspiring conversation about ambition, identity, and the power of clarity. Karen shares her journey of immigrating to Canada as a young child, navigating the challenges of building a new life, and discovering early on what it meant to lead with resilience and cur...

In this episode, we sit down with Keonté Beals – award-winning musician, author, and storyteller whose journey from North Preston to stages and classrooms across Canada has made him one of the most inspiring voices for youth today. Keonté shares how a childhood filled with music, community, and creativity shaped the storyteller he would become. From his early days singing and spinning imaginative...

This week, I sit down with Andrea Parker – Human Potential Expert, former police detective, and the force behind the movement redefining what high performance really looks like. After more than a decade in law enforcement, Andrea reached a crossroads that pushed her to rethink everything she knew about leadership, purpose, and personal fulfillment. That shift led her away from the police force and...

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Richard , brand photographer, videographer, and founder of Rival Digital , to explore how powerful visual storytelling can transform the trajectory of a small business.  With over 20 years of experience behind the camera, Ryan has helped countless entrepreneurs craft visuals that don’t just look good — they work . From building trust and driving conversions t...

In this episode, we sit down with Dawn McKelvie Cyr, MA, RCT-C — a counsellor, educator, and writer with more than 35 years of experience guiding people through growth, healing, and transformation. With a master’s degree in counselling psychology, two decades of coaching, and 14 years as a therapist, Dawn brings a grounded, compassionate lens to the complexities of self-awareness, boundaries, and...

This week, we’re joined by Pascale Joëlle – a trans-inclusive strategist, community-builder, and the heart behind Hello Gender . With deep Acadian roots and the warmth of Atlantic Canada woven through their work, Pascale helps organizations move beyond performative inclusion to create cultures where belonging is lived every day. Fluent in both English and French, Pascale designs bilingual allyship...

What starts with a leash and a love for dogs can sometimes turn into a thriving business. In this episode, we talk with Jenn Marotta , founder of East Coast Dog , about her journey from dog walking in Toronto to running one of the Halifax’s most trusted independent pet shops. Jenn shares how her deep care for animals and commitment to Fear Free practices inspired her to create a space where dogs —...

In this episode, we sit down with Ari Goldstein , a researcher whose work bridges academia, advocacy, and community action. Ari is a Research Assistant with the 2SLGBTQIA+ Emancipatory Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (REKH) at the University of Alberta, where they explore the sociolegal history of 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Canada and the lived experiences of queer entrepreneurs across the Atlantic provi...

In this episode, we sit down with Mica B. Daurie (she/her) — a trailblazing advocate, consultant, and thought leader whose career has reshaped the landscape of equity and inclusion across Nova Scotia and beyond. As the first openly transgender woman to work at Halifax City Hall and the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission, Mica has turned lived experience into transformative leadership. From her be...

Dr. Megan Ross is a lawyer, academic, and human rights advocate whose career spans international policy work, groundbreaking legal research, and now, the reinvention of estate planning in Nova Scotia. After being called to the bar in 2010, Megan practiced at a major Calgary firm before earning a Master of Laws from NYU and contributing to UNICEF’s policy department. She later completed her doctora...