Introducing The Joy Foster Podcast

Today, we're spotlighting Dawn Donaldson (Fletcher), the Manager of the Outpatient Cardiac Clinic at UHN Health Network. Beyond her managerial role, she is an adventurer, wife, and mother to two beautiful children. Dawn's Journey and Perspective Dawn’s first career, her heart and soul, was as a theatre technician. This early experience, surprisingly to many, was a foundational part of her journey...

"In Part Two, we welcome back the insightful Jacinthe Roy , who delves deeper into the crucial connection between family trauma, personal self-worth, and the values we carry. This conversation is deeply personal for me I truly wish I had access to this kind of advice and guidance during my own childhood. And that’s why this topic is so important today. Throughout this relatable discussion, you wil...

Our recent visits to Stratford have been incredibly fruitful, largely due to the remarkable people we've had the pleasure of meeting. I want to talk about the power of connection and how sometimes, a single conversation can change your entire perspective. One individual in particular completely stopped me in my tracks: Krista Sherry . The Masked Life Krista shared her story with such honesty and v...

This episode is a profound and vital testament to the power of healing, forgiveness, and present love. We share the incredible, inspiring story of Jacinthe , a woman who made the deliberate choice to step out of her own inner misery —that quiet call of past trauma—and finally embrace her family for the first time. Jacinthe shares her walk of working on yourself “ first ,” the radical act of forgiv...

The Joy Foster podcast is dedicated to sharing conversations with incredible people focused on making a real difference in the lives of others. This week, we dive into a powerful topic with a truly courageous guest, Sasha Howell. I first met Sasha on LinkedIn and was immediately drawn to her work. I reached out after seeing the launch of her book, Riding The Waves, and knew her story needed to be...

The latest episode of The Joy Foster Podcast features an incredibly humbling and insightful conversation with Susanne Milne, the dedicated owner of the Stevenson Inn & Spa. Susanne shares her life's journey with profound gratitude, finding lessons and pride in every challenge she's overcome. What truly distinguishes her story is her genuine commitment to celebrating diverse cultures and the power...

It is genuinely a pleasure talking with Dr. Brian Cohen—a leader whose integrity and transparency guide every action. His commitment to patient care is unmatched, and today, we're diving into the massive project he’s building to back up that commitment. A year ago, we discussed his dream on “ The Power of Passion: An Interview with Dr. Brian Cohen (Cohen Orthopedic) Now, Dr. Cohen is on the verge...

Meeting Roger Ali on LinkedIn, I discovered a leader with a truly powerful and inspiring style, leaving me eager to learn more. He immigrated from Trinidad to Canada at the age of 16 and soon found his passion for the non-profit field , a sector to which he has dedicated 25 years. You’ll hear the deep passion in his voice for philanthropy, social services, and progressive leadership roles. Roger s...

"My dear friend, Janice Barry, recently introduced me to Diana Chari , and after listening to her story, I immediately understood why she wanted us to connect. In a truly heartfelt conversation right here on The Joy Foster Podcast, Diana, the founder of Unalome Energy , shared her powerful journey of self-discovery and women's empowerment. Her life is a testament to the transformative impact of se...

Every conversation holds a lesson, but some hit you with a profound reality check. This week, we welcome the truly inspiring Grace Rabieg, who offers just that. I met Grace locally at the Alliston Farmers Market (a chance encounter sparked by my husband and a Paczki donut!), and I’m so glad our paths crossed. Grace brings a powerful reality check to our platform as she shares her profound story of...

Returning to the Joy Foster podcast for an amazing Part 2 is the insightful Gagan Kalsi, bringing even more wisdom, leadership, and direction to our conversation. Gagan shares deeply on the sensitive topic of inner child trauma. Speaking from the heart, she reveals what it truly takes to look inward, face the challenges of your past, and ultimately heal. This is a phenomenal conversation between t...

As the school year rapidly approaches, The Joy Foster is thrilled to share an essential story of ambition, resilience, and clarity from a young woman who is truly charting her own course. Meet Laura Mereweather , a dedicated student at the University of Waterloo , entering her fourth and final year in Chemistry. Laura offers an informative and genuinely inspiring look at starting post-secondary li...

I met this beautiful lady, Gagan Kalsi, while attending the Jazz Festival at Ashbridges Park on a very hot Saturday afternoon. A huge shout-out to my hubby who introduced us—love you, honey! ❤️ Gagan has a story I am so excited to share with you all. Why? Because it courageously unfolds the pages of a child’s inner wounds, giving voice to the silent cry for help, and highlighting the support neede...

My family and I were recently at a wonderful social networking event in Toronto. I was taking a moment to simply reflect on the evening when Raphaela Schneider-Friedman sat down right beside me, and that's where the story began. We had an incredible conversation, and her message of passion and conviction was so powerful. We dug deep into some essential topics that every person needs to hear. In th...

The Joy Foster Podcast is honored to welcome a truly remarkable guest: Canadian Professional Soccer Player, Deanne Rose! Deanne's career is nothing short of phenomenal. From helping Canada secure the Bronze Medal in 2016 to scoring the opening goal, and ultimately winning Gold at the Tokyo Olympics 🏅, she has cemented her legacy. Currently, she’s a free agent, returning to her hometown of Allisto...

Kasey Hornby’s story struck a cord in my soul.. it literally reminded me how precious our lives are and stop thinking of the incidentals that comes our way! The Joy Foster podcast is honoured by her words and her courage, strength and grace 🙏🏾 Short intro .. While walking into the UHN Foundation We Walk United, May 31 my hubby and I were graced by Kasey, her sister and son. We immediately struck...

People come into your life and awaken, ignite and inspire your mission, Maja Cardinale holds all of the qualities that exudes all of them! 🤗 The Joy Foster Podcast is honoured to share the story of a woman who has overcome and arrived, sharing from her soul with compassion, empathy, kindness and love 💕 Her poetry writing is memorable and full of inner emotions that are so relatable to all humani...

I had the pleasure of meeting Saijal on LinkedIn when we were both to attend an event in Burlington, from there we collaborated and I asked her if she would like to share her story … Throughout our pre interview it was so evident that she was a passionate DEI supporter and the importance of it’s significance within our workplace, community and our world 🌍 Saijal is a DEI Champion and hold nothing...

One day flipping through my Instagram feed I came across this incredible human being, Atud Clovis Tendong. Throughout his pictures they embraced the message of giving. Atud is the founder of his phenomenal charity organization Joyous Charity Organization in Cameroon, Africa. Rescuing children from the streets, abandoned by their families, and providing them with food, education and hope. As you al...

Joy Foster is honoured to have returning guest Ana Oliveira back to The Joy Foster Podcast 🎙️🎉 Ana shares from her own life’s experiences with compassion, kindness and empathy for others, but she also is on a mission while studying for her PhD, bringing awareness of immigrants who struggle with acceptance and many other challenges that come along with arriving in a new country. An Immigrants Stor...

Jennifer Bernard, President & CEO of SickKids Foundation , is back! The conversation was simply too important to end, and I was thrilled to have her return for Part 2 of our phenomenal interview on The Joy Foster Podcast. 👏🏾👏🏾 In this segment, Jennifer delivers even more wisdom and insight, weighing in powerfully on essential topics for leaders and women everywhere. She discusses the vital imp...

Brendan Yhip story is a part of my medical journey, it’s an eye opener in life when you talk with someone who knows the footsteps of mental survival and rediscovering one’s self. He’s a Professor at Humber College, Patient Advocate and Marketing Expert and if I might add, a beautiful and unique soul 🙏🏾 Throughout our conversation Brendan shares being diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of t...

I was genuinely left speechless after sitting down with Jennifer Bernard, President & CEO of SickKids Foundation! Jennifer’s career journey is nothing short of incredible—she has earned every single role and has propelled her accomplishments to a higher level. 🔥 Her leadership and dedication at SickKids are a beacon of light, hope, and courage for future generations. In this deeply honest convers...

Joy Foster invited Ana Oliveira, a mother, wife and a student studying at University of Toronto for her PHd. I gotta say this, I have the most dynamic, incredible and amazing guests on The Joy Foster Podcast and Ana is truly one of my discovered gems 💎 All our guests are so unique and share such beautiful stories, relatable to us all in some sort of special way in our lives. Ana touches, no…. del...

Joy Foster talks with Mann Parikh who has just completed his undergraduate degree at McMaster University and is the Founder and CEO of his startup company Nerview Surgical Inc while working on his degree. Mann explains in such great detail for listeners to hear “passionately” about building his start up and all the things that encompasses being an entrepreneur. “There are infinitely more no’s, tha...