Coffee With Genny B

It’s important to have a good foundation to support your house. But a good foundation is also important to support the “girls”! In episode 48, Genny spoke with Susanne Marius, co-owner of Gravity Lingerie, about how she got started in the lingerie business. She shared that when she was a young teacher and a young mom, she had a student in her class and his mom owned a lingerie shop. When Susanne w...

Do you have a sweet tooth and crave delicious treats such as cookies and cupcakes? Do you love to buy beautifully decorated cakes for special occasions? And do you prefer to support local bakeries that produce quality products using quality ingredients? If you answered “yes” to all three questions, then you should check out Baked By Bronwynn! In this episode, Genny spoke with Bronwynn about why an...

Do you ever stop and think about how you talk to yourself? Are those words of affirmation or are do you say negative words; words that make you feel bad about yourself? What if you could change your thoughts about your body into more positive ones so that they no longer control your life? In this episode, Genny spoke with Teri Hofford, a body image educator, photographer (Teri Hofford Photography)...

What do conscious parenting, self-reclamation, and living a life infused with soul have in common? In this episode, Genny spoke with Melissa Giller, a self-reclamation expert, a certified life coach and mentor, and owner of "Life with Soul", a personal development company. A mother of two, Melissa shared her views on what conscious parenting is, which is your own self-awareness and your realizatio...

Dancing Queen is one of the more popular songs from the Swedish pop group ABBA, and one of Genny’s favourite songs. In episode 44, she talks about dancing, and how it’s made a difference in her life. She mentioned how she learned to dance before she could walk, which is a phrase from another ABBA song, “Thank you for the Memories”. Genny spoke about joining the Sokol Dance Group as a teenager and...

Women supporting women. That’s at the heart of what Made to Grow is. It's a grassroots, not-for-profit organization, whose primary purpose is to support women entrepreneurs in their business growth. Genny spoke with co-founders Nancy and Sherry about the Made to Grow Project. As women entrepreneurs themselves, they related to the dynamics of starting and growing a successful business. To that end,...

As women, we were raised to be kind, empathetic, and humble. These are great qualities to have, but they can also keep us from asking for what we know we're worth, especially in negotiation. In this episode, Genny spoke with Joanne Zuk, a Negotiation Specialist, about the art of negotiating and learning how we can get what we want and deserve. Joanne shares information about her "Fearless Negotiat...

We are all aware of how much we need to take care of our planet, but sometimes some brands use eco-friendly and all-natural as more of a ploy than advocacy. So, Vanessa Stiles joins us today to tell us about her truly eco-friendly business, Equip Wellness Collective. ----more---- Genny and Vanessa talk about how one can live a green lifestyle without breaking the bank and how holistic living shoul...

When you give someone a "high five", it can be to celebrate a win, praise someone for something they did, or encourage someone to keept going. Slapping your hand against someone else's hand is sharing your energy with that person, and it's usually accompanied by a huge smile and sometimes with the phrase "way to go". Little did we know that we could do it with ourselves and for ourselves.  Genny s...

We often get so used to living a comfortable life that we take for granted things such as a roof over our heads, a soft bed to sleep on, and a hot cup of coffee whenever we want. We forget that it’s not always the case for everyone. Fortunately, Jamil Mahmood, Executive Director of the Main Street Project Inc., is working tirelessly to address the needs of the community and, with a dedicated team...

Food is life. It fuels us in our daily activities. Although there are times that we use it as an only coping mechanism to stressors, and that is when we have to take action and ask for professional help. Raschelle Sabourin is a registered dietitian who will talk about it in this episode. ----more---- Genny and Raschelle share stories on how relationships with food are essential in one’s health. It...

When you love what you’re doing, it shows. That passion reflects in your products and feedback from customers. In the coffee industry, it’s not all about the flavors and aroma. It is also about the connections you build in each cup of coffee.  ----more---- In this episode, Genny B and Gina Wildeman share a love for building connections with a cup of coffee. Gina talks about how running a coffee sh...

Love in all forms should be celebrated. May it be your love for a romantic partner, friends, or even your family. Valentine’s day is the universal date where feelings are heightened, and chocolates and flowers are more expensive.  ----more---- In this episode, Genny B shares her Valentine’s Day stories that would definitely put a smile on your face. She also emphasizes the importance of expressing...

Women enjoy connecting with other women, whether it’s at a book club, a Meetup event, a networking group, or meeting over a cup of coffee. It’s an opportunity to engage in conversation, share successes or challenges, and talk about anything and everything. In episode 35, Genny chatted with Tracy Koga, creator and founder of Hue, and president of Hue Productions, a full video content-driven company...

Do you remember your favourite teacher? What did this person do that you believe made them an excellent teacher, mentor, or coach? Has their teaching or influence shaped you in any way to be the person you are today? ----more---- In episode 34, Genny talks about Miss McLeod. She was her favourite teacher growing up, who not only inspired her to embrace her creativity but also inspired her to want...

Have you ever felt annoyed and uncomfortable when someone does something viewed as small? For example, you are annoyed when someone touches your hair or something. Whatever it is, that’s valid. Setting boundaries and honouring and respecting them is essential for one’s peace. In this episode, Genny talks about how she learned to do those things. ----more---- It may be hard to stand up for yourself...

Social media can be HARD!! With all the social media platforms out there, it can get confusing. And sometimes, it's difficult to even get started or know who your target audience is or how to leverage your brand!  In this episode, Genny spoke with Jamie Willey, the owner of Mint Marketing Experience, who is also the editor/publisher of The Mint Experience Magazine. They discuss the digital marketi...

Happy New Year! January is usually the time that people make their New Year's resolutions. But did you know that 92% of resolutions fail? Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to commit to a list of things that most people even fail to do? In this episode, Genny talks about why resolutions fail, and how knowing "why" you want to complete that goal, will help you create a plan and in the proc...

What is something you and your family do on special occasions? Do you keep the same traditions or do you create new ones for yourself? In this episode, Genny talks about how it's important to honour the old traditions while at the same time, adopting new traditions when it's the right time.  For some, tradition is something that should carry on. Maybe it's a recipe passed down by generations or a...

They say that behind every successful man, there is a woman supporting him. But behind every successful woman is herself! And when women support each other, incredible things happen! In episode 30, Genny spoke with Louanne Vermette, owner of Jacked Up Jill Coffee. A guidance counselor for over 20 years, Louanne needed an outlet for her creativity and, because she loved coffee, she thought 'why not...

This episode is sponsored by CAA Manitoba. Making bad days good. And good days better.® In Winnipeg, we're affectionally known as "Winterpeg" because our winters are so cold. As children, we were able to keep our hands warm because everyone wore "garbage mitts", those iconic buff coloured leather mitts created by Raber Gloves. In this episode, Genny chats with Howard Raber, President and Owner of...

Have you heard the saying, “Time is money”? We all know that time is precious. It is something you can never get back once spent. In this episode, Genny talks about her journey to self-worth and the real value of money for her. She talks about how her career shifts led her to realize that not everything is about money. Genny emphasizes the fact that money may give you a comfortable life and nice t...

Coffee can be that bond that connects people across different cultures. In this episode, Genny talks about coffee rituals and family cultures with Henok Negash of Negash Coffee, located in Niverville, Manitoba. Henok tells Genny how their family treats coffee as an important ritual that then transcends into their business. He also talks about the importance of knowing coffee on a deeper level. As...

On a normal day, when was the last time you had no coffee encounters? Can’t remember? That’s ok because coffee is EVERYWHERE. If you look at everything that is happening around you or everything you are consuming, may it be songs, movies, books, or even fragrances, there is coffee. In this episode, Genny talks about how coffee stimulates the 5 senses. She tackles coffee in her favorite movies and...

Did you know that, on average, we take about 22,000 breaths in a 24 hour period? Ever since we were born, breathing has been one of the fundamental processes our body does in order to survive. Although, as we grow older, our breathing patterns change and it can lead to different complications. In this episode, Genny spoke with Jodian Self, who is the owner of Self Ignition, a business that focuses...