Coffee With Genny B

Coffee doing more. That is what Más Coffee is all about. It’s even in their name because “Más” means “more” in Spanish so loosely translated, Más Coffee means “More Coffee”! In episode 73, Genny spoke with David Pinto, who is a co-owner of Más Coffee along with his partner Cam Friesen. David is a full-time Physical Education teacher at Linden Christian School, and spends his evenings and weekends...

Music is the universal language. It can soothe, inspire, and heal your soul. And the stories you hear through the lyrics have the power to literally change your life. In episode 72, Genny spoke with Robb Nash, a Winnipeg musician, about how music and storytelling have saved not only his life but the lives of others. And he was generous in sharing his story with her. When he was 17 years old, Robb...

In episode 66, Genny shared her experience about a retreat she took to Moon Gate Guest House, where she needed to get away; to withdraw into herself and find some clarity. She also spoke about the owners, Jenny and Michel Dupas, who created this soul nurturing place where you “disconnect” from the busy world and grow, heal, and “connect” with yourself and Mother Earth. In episode 71, Genny shared...

Why is an attitude of gratitude so important? We can feel grateful for things in our life but sometimes, we forget to feel that gratitude. But it’s paying attention to what we’re grateful for, and who we’re grateful for. Genny spoke about gratitude and how appropriate it was to do that on Canadian Thanksgiving. She shared how grateful she is to give thanks to family and friends and to give thanks...

“Clarity leads to awareness. Awareness leads to growth.” Alex Banayan, author of the book, “The Third Door”, created a tool called, “The 30-Day Clarity Challenge”. It involves getting a new notebook and writing the answers to these three questions every day: What filled me with enthusiasm today? What drained me of energy today? What did I learn about myself today? In episode 69, Genny learned abou...

When you think about a road trip, what springs to mind? Is it the adventure? The snacks from the gas stations along the route? The thrill of the open road? In episode 68, Genny shared her thoughts about road trips, and shared her memories of trips with her family when she was a young girl and a trip she took with her (now husband) Frank and her two children to Calgary about 20 years ago. Genny wan...

People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. In episode 67, Genny spoke about a social media post that her friend Joanne shared where she talked about her circle of wisdom; friends she’s known for a lifetime. Joanne also mentioned her circle of entrepreneurs; women that she’s met through the Made to Grow Group. Genny reflected on her friendships, and spoke about how people com...

Going on a retreat can mean a weekend at the spa to rest and relax. It could also be mean a spiritual experience such as visiting an Ashram in India. And it could also be a group getaway in which members of that group take time to form bonds with each other and work on goals. In the military sense, it’s the act of withdrawing from enemy forces to regroup and come back stronger. And when you apply...

When you think about a big-ticket item such as a car, a trip, or a house, you would typically work with a professional who will ask you what your needs, wants, and “must haves” are and then do the research to provide that for you. And when you think about the cost of each item, a new car (depending on the model and type) can set you back several thousand dollars. And a trip can also set you back s...

You’ve probably never met a personality test, astrology reading, or quiz that you didn’t like. Call it ego, curiosity, or narcissism, but if a system claims to understand your personality traits and deepest desires, you’re usually all in. While you can identify as a Type 2 in the Enneagram or think that the characteristics of a Capricorn suit to you to a T, it’s usually for entertainment purposes....

When it comes to promoting your product, service, event or business, you typically rely on traditional marketing or social media to help spread the word. But so much has changed with social media, and is continuing to change, that it’s hard to keep up and you may not be getting the results or the reach that you expected. And digital marketing has become more of an effective promotional tool. In ep...

“I wanted to give a woman comfortable clothes that would flow with her body. A woman is closest to being naked when she is well dressed.” Coco Chanel. In episode 62, Genny spoke with Lennard Taylor, owner of Lennard Taylor Design Studio, a sustainable clothing studio, gallery, and retail space that focuses on locally produced, zero-waste garments designed in classic styles and made from luxurious...

All of us go through different stages in our life but for women, there are specific stages or rights of passage if you will. You’re a girl until you’re an adult, and then you’re considered a “maiden”. When you get married and have children, you’re a “mother”. And when you get older, you’re considered a grandmother or a “crone”. The crone represents a wise woman or a wise elder, a phase of self-mas...

Did you know that, according to research, we make an average of 35,000 decisions every day. And 226 decisions are about food. In episode 60, Genny talked about how the decisions around food can be about what you’re eating during the day, or the proverbial “What’s for dinner?” question. It’s also about grocery shopping, or going out for dinner. She also commented that some decisions are not actual...

Did you know that during menopause, the time that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle (typically between the ages of 45 and 55), women’s hormones start to change and the production of estrogen and progesterone decreases? This drop in estrogen can cause many symptoms such as “hot flashes” or “night sweats” – that sudden feeling of warmth in the upper body, accompanied by a flushed face and s...

What does it mean to soften? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it means to make or become gentler or less harsh, to make or become soft or less firm. In episode 58, Genny spoke about how the section in the book, “Rise Sister Rise” by Rebecca Campbell, entitled “It’s Ok to Soften”, made an impact on her. The author asks, "What are you striving for/where in your life are you pushing or co...

What is a renaissance woman? It’s someone who has a wide range of abilities and interests especially in the arts and sciences. It’s someone who enjoys learning new things, possibly above all else. In episode 57, Genny spoke with Sharon O’Leary, owner of That O’Leary Girl Inc., who is someone that embodies all these qualities. Sharon shared how she got started in the tech field in the year 2000 and...

A Paralympian is an athlete who competes in the Paralympic Games, and who has bodily differences and different types of disabilities. But according to Braun Ability, that definition doesn’t come close to explaining what defines them. A Paralympian is courageous. They have heart and soul to the core. They overcome obstacles that the average person will never understand. In episode 56, Genny spoke w...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by LIFE?? In episode 55, Genny spoke about how she thought she could handle her responsibilities of running the podcast, teaching at the University of Winnipeg PACE and teaching Zumba – oh, and also having a life! She realized she was feeling overwhelmed when she forgot about an appointment. Prior to this, she learned about the book, “Rise Sister Rise” from the Made to...

Do you know what your brand identity is? Is it your smile? Your personality? How are you presenting yourself to the world? In episode 54, Genny spoke with Shana Robinson, a speaker, a workshop leader, and a lifestyle business coach. She is also the owner of the Branding Boutique, helping female business owners find their style and their voice, and helping them find their brand identify. Shana shar...

Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, once said, “In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.” In episode 53, Genny spoke with Rana Bokhari, an entrepreneur, lawyer, former leader of the Liberal Party in Manitoba, and now, a mayoral candidate for Winnipeg. A politician since 2013, Rana was the youngest person to lead the Mani...

This episode is a special anniversary episode, celebrating the first year of the Coffee with Genny B podcast. When Genny launched her first episode about her 60 Days of 60 Coffees (which was the catalyst for creating this podcast), she had no idea the impact it would make on herself, her guests, and her listeners. And the idea for the podcast (and for the Coffee with Genny B business) was conceptu...

When whales display an engaging curiosity and choose to swim within close proximity to a boat, this behaviour is known as “whale mugging”. In episode 51, Genny spoke with Heather Klassen, who owns Mugging Whales Coffee with her husband Jim Born, about how they started their coffee business and why they chose that name for their business. Heather said the idea for Mugging Whales began on their vaca...

The words "I Am" are powerful words, offering the opportunity for positive affirmations of healing, self-love, purpose, and abundance. Adding the word "Love" offers the belief that everyone is worthy of love, should be loved, and feel love regardless of their age, colour, or gender. And adding the word "Project", offer the potential for limitless possible actions. These words are part of what the...

In the special theory of relativity, Albert Einstein determined that time is relative, as the rate at which time passes depends on your frame of reference. The faster you move, the slower time moves. In episode 49, Genny shared her thoughts on the subject of time. How we spend the 24 hours in a day. She also shared her experiences of not honouring the time by “cramming” more into her schedule than...