Faces of Atlantic

What happens when workplaces stop treating wellbeing like a checkbox and start treating people like humans? In this Faces of Atlantic conversation, I sat down with Elizabeth Eldridge, psychological health and safety expert, speaker, and founder, to explore what it really takes to build workplaces where people feel safe, seen, and supported. Elizabeth has spent years helping organizations move beyo...

What happens when the words we use to describe ourselves start to limit who we believe we can become? In this Faces of Atlantic conversation, I sat down with Carla, TEDxUNB Lead Organizer and advocate for human potential, to explore how the labels we carry and the language we use can quietly shape our identity, our confidence, and the way we show up in the world. We talked about the power of words...

What happens when leadership stops being about titles and starts being about how you show up for people? In this Faces of Atlantic episode, I sat down with James Doucher, fractional CFO, community builder, father, and advocate for leading with kindness and authenticity. James shares a deeply human perspective on leadership shaped by family, career pivots, and a commitment to being genuinely helpfu...

What happens when grief becomes the teacher and storytelling becomes the way forward? In this Faces of Atlantic conversation, I sat down with Teri Kingston, speaker coach, storyteller, widow, and guide for leaders learning how to show up more fully as human beings. Teri’s journey through anticipatory grief, loss, and rebuilding life after the death of her husband reshaped not only how she lives, b...

What happens when a leader decides that gratitude is not a soft skill, but a strategy for changing the world? In this Faces of Atlantic interview, I sat down with Steve Foran, founder of Gratitude at Work, engineer turned global gratitude ambassador, and a leader whose mission is as bold as it is simple: 1 billion happier people. We talked about the power of small daily practices, why gratitude is...

What happens when a leader finally gives themselves permission to show up as their whole, honest, human self? In this Faces of Atlantic episode, Terri-Ann sits down with Colum Connolly, Founder of Bloom Funding, an organization helping companies access funding, measure what matters, and create meaningful social impact across Atlantic Canada. Together, they unpack identity, leadership, and the emot...

What happens when a leader chooses to honor humanity, protect their health, and lead through crisis with compassion and clarity? In this Faces of Atlantic interview, I sat down with Jennifer Russell, Executive Director of the Institute of Population Health at the University of New Brunswick, former Chief Medical Officer of Health, and a lifelong learner who blends science, art, service, and commun...

What happens when a story that was once whispered in secret becomes the voice that saves lives? In this powerful Faces of Atlantic episode, I sat down with Colette Martin, advocate, survivor, mother, and voice for those who have been silenced by domestic violence. Nearly 28 years ago, Colette survived an attempted murder. Today, she stands as a courageous advocate for change, pushing for policy re...

What happens when a founder discovers that scaling a business isn’t about growing bigger but growing braver? In this Faces of Atlantic conversation, I sat down with Sheena Russell, Founder and CEO of Made with Local, a purpose-driven food company rooted in Atlantic Canada and built on community, sustainability, and really good snacks. We explored what it looks like to lead with values, navigate se...

What happens when a leader decides to build a business around love, trust, and boundaries? In this Faces of Atlantic interview, I sat down with Matt Thomson, Co-Founder and CEO of Placemaking 4G, a social enterprise rehumanizing recruitment and helping organizations build cultures where people belong. We talked about redefining leadership through humanity, the lessons that come from failure, and w...