Happily Ever Understood

iListen showcases another business for more great Christmas gift ideas in this latest episode. Gabriela, along with her friend, Alex, created Xolo Petccessories. Gabriela talks about her pet collar business with a meaningful mission that goes beyond just providing products. Supporting indigenous communities in Mexico through employment and educational opportunities, using sustainable materials, an...

iListen showcases another great business for Christmas gift ideas with Kim’s Cree-ations. Kim Yellowknee is an Indigenous entrepreneur who offers amazing catered products for special events. Her specialty cinnabannock is a delight to everyone who first experiences the taste of this twist on the traditional Bannock recipe. In this latest episode, we discuss the importance of loving yourself and you...

To kick off the holiday shopping season iListen will showcase small businesses that offer some great gift ideas! Sawsen is a Biologist and owner of ABD Naturals. Her entrepreneur journey is a testament to the power of motivation and resilience. It began with her son's struggle with eczema, a condition that led Sawsen to seek a natural alternative for healing. Fueled by her background in biology an...

iListen commemorates International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3. Raising awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with visible and non-visible disabilities is crucial for fostering inclusivity and understanding. Nicholas Anstey plays a vital role in providing support for brain-injured individuals at Skills Society. Advocates like Nicholas contribute significantly to cr...

Episode 3 of Season 2's Happily Ever Understood Podcast where iListen has the ongoing conversation about mental health with Karen Romero of Krome Mental Health Consulting. Mental health impacts not only our work lives but our well-being. Promoting mental health in the workplace is crucial as it can enhance employee well-being, productivity, and overall satisfaction. When individuals are mentally h...

As Canadian Thanksgiving approaches iListen explores the importance of gratitude in the workplace as an essential aspect of fostering a positive and productive work environment. Nelson Scott's newest book, "Thanks Again, More Simple, Inexpensive Ways for Busy Leaders to Recognize Staff," provides valuable insights on how leaders can show appreciation to their employees. For more than 20 years, Nel...

iListen kicks off Season 2 of the Happily Ever Understood Podcast with an important conversation on Truth & Reconciliation. Thank you to Myra GoodEagle for the idea of addressing this topic from both non-indigenous and indigenous perspectives. As an indigenous knowledge keeper, Myra believes it is crucial to foster understanding and by providing a platform for diverse voices and perspectives,...

Kat Mooney was able to transform a negative experience with bullying in the workplace and turn it into a source of inspiration and motivation. It helped shape her entrepreneurial journey to create a business that helps others.

To celebrate Pride Month we talk with Kelly Wheadon who is a transgender man with a story that is unique and personal. He shares his journey of transitioning later in life and how he now inspires others. By becoming the best version of himself, Kelly found his passion to help others along their road to financial freedom.

We celebrate Indigenous History Month & Indigenous Peoples Day by honouring the resilience of the Peoples who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact the evolving North American landscape. We listen to Myra GoodEagle's story of creating a remarkable initiative that is Buffalo Lodge. The positive impact that Buffalo Lodge creates is centred around he...

iListen starts off June with our first commemoration, Filipino Heritage Month. Filipina guest Giselle shows us how powerful and liberating it can be to be open to talking about mental health. We want to break the barriers to mental health within the Filipino community, from prejudice to acceptance and understanding. In Filipino culture, there is a strong lack of sensitivity in referencing mental h...

Khrystyna and Svitlana's journey from Ukraine to Canada showcases the power of trusting one's instincts and taking bold steps towards personal fulfillment. By taking the risk to venture into the unknown meant leaving behind their familiar surroundings and facing uncertainties. But their intuition guided them toward making choices that felt right and ultimately leading them to life in Canada. By fo...

Antonio's story is more than a story — it's a memoir. It captures the difficulties of leaving the political and economic unrest of Venezuela in order to start a new life. With a mixture of hope and uncertainty, Antonio made the bold decision to leave everything behind and embark on a new chapter.

This Mother's Day we honour mothers with episode 21 about how motherhood can be a transformative experience for many women. The process of becoming a mother and raising a child can lead to profound changes in a woman's identity, values, and priorities. Cynthia Priest (nee Chiew) is a motherhood and wedding photographer based in Edmonton, Alberta. Growing up, she noticed how her late dad was being...

Continuing with Mental Health Week, iListen speaks to Robert a mental health chamption who

iListen is launching two podcasts during Mental Health Week. In an effort to raise awareness about mental health among first responders, this podcast no. 19 features Gary Benoit, a current police officer in Edmonton, and author of "A Call for Service: Overcoming Adversity through Resilience." Gary shares his own experience with mental health concerns and PTSD, and offers insights into how first re...

Meet Shari and Remi, both originally from Europe who operate Wild Forest Adventures in Alberta. They are passionate about caring for dogs and this planet so we thought it fitting to showcase this incredible business to comemmorate Earth Day.

ilisten commemorates World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 with guest Brytani McLeod who is the Inclusion and Accessibility Consultant at Autism CanTech! Many people from the autistic community prefer the term "Autism Acceptance Day" as an alternative. Regardless of what term is used, creating awareness and showing support for anyone on the autistic spectrum is key. iListen participates in the Aut...

iListen's next Women's History Month guest, Sonia De Fazio takes us on her journey of authenticity. Sonia learned to acknowledge her strengths and weaknesses, embrace her imperfections, and not pretend to be someone else. Sonia is author of the "Glow Your Worth" Book series, which guides you through a self-worth healing journey. She is also a Public Relations Consultant with bSocial Communications...

Continuing with Women's History Month, iListen's youngest guest is nine-year-old Grace. This little entrepreneur is making a difference by giving back to the community. Grace started her business, The Strawberry Slime Shop, with sensory products that help improve children's and adults' mental well-being. Sensory slime can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD, hypersensitivity and much more...

iListen starts Women's History Month with its first guest, Janet Brazil. We mark Brain Injury Awareness Day on March 4 as Janet educates us on the effects of brain injury and how it can be managed. Janet is the author of "Heal Your Brain Faster - Empower Your Mind Through Yoga" and a certified yoga instructor. She is a survivor of a traumatic brain injury for more than three decades. Her mission i...

iListen's last guest for Black History Month is Oyebola Famuyiwa, who talks about confidence by approaching our mental strength with curiosity and persistence. Oyebola's story comes from humble beginnings with a great story on handling a camera as a child. Oyebola ventured into photography while studying Electrical/Electronics Engineering at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He is very passionate...

Continuing with our third guest for Black History Month, Kirsha Campbell discusses starting over. Arriving from Jamaica, she tells her story of overcoming culture shock and managing a busy life with her twin boys. Kirsha is President of CashLab, where she mentors business owners and CEO's to advance from profits to multiple cashflow through strategic financial systems. Also a trainer and speaker,...

iListen continues to honour Black History Month with this special episode. And to coincide with Valentine's Day we talk with Oliver Marcelle on relationship boundaries when it comes to being friendly. Oliver is an author, speaker and marriage strategist. His book "Overcoming the Man Laws" is a must-read for any man wanting to change his path in life.

To start off Black History Month our first guest, Louisa Valentin discusses her journey to helping others choose happiness. Louisa is an Empowerment Wellness Coach. She empowers professional women to find their strength to achieve their optimal state of mental, physical and spiritual health, by prioritizing themselves, creating real lifestyle changes to have lasting transformations and change the...