Rachel Thexton Connects

Greater Vancouver CEO  Steven Stark of Tsawwassen Nation shares his story of adversity and how he built an incredibly successful business,  Tsawwassen Shuttles Inc,  while leading others to find their way and embrace their Indigenous culture.  Steven Stark's mentor, and a  Tsawwassen Nation  elder and leader, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Passing of Chief Swәnnәs...

In this heartfelt monologue, Rachel Thexton dives deep into the need for solidarity with Indigenous communities in Canada, highlighting the stark contrasts in support when compared to movements like Black Lives Matter. With a candid discussion on the toxic aspects of our culture, Rachel shares her personal reflections on faith, mental health, and the importance of open dialogue about challenging s...

In this Public Relations monologue, I provide 5 do’s and 5 don’ts, based on my mistakes, successes, and feedback from journalists and digital leaders. Video by MeD from Pixabay Video by InOldNews from Pixabay Video by Okan Caliskan from Pixabay Video by Coverr-Free-Footage from Pixabay Co-Produce by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo

New digital tool,  Level Up , designed to support labour intensive talent as they experience high rates of substance related harms.  Digital Public Square’s  Effie Argyropoulos joins me to discuss this urgent need and her journey to working in the nonprofit space. If you are struggling, you are not alone. Please reach out. Level Up Canada (@levelupcdn) • Instagram photos and videos Level Up Empowe...

National nonprofit  Digital Public Square’s  Effie Argyropoulos joins me to discuss  Level Up Canada - an interactive digital tool building awareness about opioid risks and offering resources and links to support services for substance use challenges. The tool focuses on those working in labour-intensive industries. Video by duyên chu thị thanh from Pixabay Music by Yuri Gabriel from Pixabay Level...

An audio monologue on the fly as I share some thoughts on PR, media, digital content creators, education, and a special Vancouver person who is headed to recovery, on his terms. Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo. Music by WELC0MEИ0 from Pixabay

Indigenous culture, education, business, future leaders, and Squamish Nation Hereditary Chief Ian Campbell’s story. Ian Campbell (@Chief_Ian) / X Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) / X Indian Residential School Survivors Society Protect Our Indigenous Sisters Society Music by TVARI from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel thexton and Angel Araujo.

I am privileged to announce my second podcast guest of season #3, Chief Ian Campbell- Hereditary Chief of The  Squamish Nation  . What an amazing opportunity to learn from a leader who has extensive Indigenous cultural knowledge, and a wealth of experience that provides him with noteworthy insights on topics such as education, Indigenous land negotiations, and the next generation of Indigenous bus...

Kid Carson tells his story, discusses his split from radio, and shares what’s next for the on-air voice, and popular media persona, many Vancouverites have spent decades tuned into.https://foodbank.bc.ca/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw05i4BhDiARIsAB_2wfBuUWp-1pc80w1TxTZ0NguWYC52aVTfyS9bQvqENUN-G7a0nQ5FEbwaAtfQEALw_wcBhttps://www.kidcarson.com/https://www.instagram.com/kidcarsonshowhttps://www.ins...

We are launching season #3 presenting the first episode of the season next week! We will be visual, and I will still be nervous to speak into that mic, yet incredibly humbled by the phenomenal guests who agree to join me. You will not hear this content anywhere else. I make sure of it by following my heart and instincts and using this amazing platform to present episodes to remember. Join me where...

From my son throwing up in a garbage can at school due to bullying, to speaking out in 2016, as a business owner with substance use challenges and facing judgment, have we become OK with a culture of unkindness? Sound Effect by  Soul_Serenity_Ambience  from  Pixabay Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

BC media personality, and  CTV News Vancouver  Weather Anchor Ann Luu, overcomes adversity and hustles hard, now sharing her personal story and thoughts on the Canadian media industry. Homepage - BC Cancer Foundation BC SPCA | The B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ann Luu (@ann_luu) / X (19) Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) / X Music by Olexy from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel Thext...

Teaser -Final Episode of season two with much-loved and respected producer, journalist, and popular animal-loving Weather Anchor at  CTV News Vancouver . Ann Luu talks about media’s struggles and value, how things have changed in the profession over the years, and we discuss the extraordinary story of how her family came to Canada. Twitter:   @ann_luu Instagram:   @luuluupics Rachel Thexton (@rthe...

Anchor Marketing  “Captain” Danielle Gagner talks marketing, the power of brand-building, women in leading roles, and her pivot to business owner. Danielle Gagner (@deegagner1) • Anchor Marketing Agency | #1 Non-Profit & Charity Marketing Hope, Freedom and Dignity for Cambodian Trafficking Survivors (ratanak.org)   Slavery Today (ijm.ca) Music by SoundUniverseStudio from Pixabay. Co-produced b...

Breanne Felicella is both a  Certified Counselor  and a  Digital Content Creator  via her 17.5K+ followers on Instagram, and beyond where she is known as  @DiaryofaPeoplePleaser .  We discuss boundaries, self-awareness, knowing what you want and, contrary to society today, focusing on yourself! Enjoy. Resources - Care For Women RachelThextonConnects Music by Zakhar Valaha from Pixabay Co-Produced...

Mary Sheridan of @MaryInVancity joins me to talk digital, AI, her story, and more. Don’t miss this informative and fun discussion. You will learn something. I sure did! Home | Options Community Services Dr. Peter Centre (drpeter.org) ACCESS - Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society - Home (accessfutures.com) Music by Johnathon Horner from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and...

One of the first to lead in Vancouver digital content creation joins me this week to tell her story and to share her insights on the digital space and where it may be heading. Mary Sheridan as you may know as  MaryInVanCity  joins me tomorrow on  Rachel Thexton Connects . Don’t miss it! Music by Maksym Dudchyk from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

This World’s Ours -a play, care, and support centre where all children feel welcome, belonging, and safety, unconditionally. We discuss neurodiversity, with a focus on ADHD, as more Canadian children are experiencing challenges with education, camps, and simply being a healthy and happy child in BC. Children who are neurodiverse are often falling through the cracks. Spectrum Mothers Support Societ...

Wade Grant returns to the podcast to talk about the Musqueam tradition of canoe races in the Fraser River. Wade also answers questions about his seeking the nomination for the  Liberal Party of Canada  in the Vancouver riding of Quadra. wadeforquadra.com Wade Grant (@WadeGrant) Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo

TheDumbDads  - stay-at-home-dads producing funny and relatable online parenting content that have over 1 million followers feeling better about the everyday challenges of raising kids! End Child Hunger in America | No Kid Hungry Kevin Laferriere & Evan Berger (@thedumbdads) • Instagram photos and videos Rachel Thexton (@rachelthextonconnects) • Instagram photos and videos Music by Sergio Prosv...

Stay at home dads and LA-based content creators Evan Berger and Kevin Laferriere are known as TheDumbDads to their 1 million digital followers. Their content is a hilarious take on the lazy dad jokes implying that dads can't get anything right. Having appeared on  The Today Show, Ellen, Good Morning America , and now,  Rachel Thexton Connects , their humour about everyday parenting has me scrollin...

Troylana Manson joins me for discussion around her son Aaron’s passing, changing drug policy, prevention, education,and more. Crackdown Podcast Moms Stop The Harm Kamloops Aboriginal Friendship Society (kafs.ca) Co-Produce by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo. 🇨🇦troylana🍅 (@troylana) / X (twitter.com) Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) / X (twitter.com)

Troylana Manson, mother of Aaron Manson, an amazing young man who passed away due to unregulated drug supply, soon joins me for vital discussion. troylana🍅 (@troylana) / X (twitter.com) Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) / X (twitter.com) Music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo

Are Canadians unhappy? Providing more support to working parents, allowing them health and balance as they raise the next generation. Alcohol-let's be factual and fair. Alcohol is a drug--one that arguably causes more harm than several illegal drugs. We can still enjoy a drink but let's call it what it is. Music by 35433346 from Pixabay. Co-produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

Unscripted radio, questioning your news consumption, and a commitment to visible minorities and local nonprofits. Home | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada RMHC Homepage | RMHC (rmhccanada.ca) Sources Community Resource Centres – Social Wellness for our Community (sourcesbc.ca) Home | Options Community Services Thank Dog I Am Out Rescue Society – To Save As Many Dogs As Possible Greater Vancouver...