Rachel Thexton Connects

I turn the mic around to learn about Nira Arora as she joins me for a discussion about everything from diversity to her non-scripted morning show chats with Holly Conway.   Nira Arora (@NiraArora) / X (twitter.com) Holly & Nira (virginradio.ca) Music by Pumpupthemind from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

Sybil Mecas personal story highlights resilience, determination, and the transformative impact of community-based initiatives. ⁠Join us as we explore how ACCESS empowers Indigenous youth living in Greater Vancouver through education, training, and employment opportunities⁠⁠. ⁠If you’re interested in learning more about ACCESS and their upcoming programs, visit their website⁠⁠⁠ . And remember, ever...

In the second part of my series on Indigenous education, employment, and culture, I will share a captivating discussion with  Sybil Mecas ,  Director of Programming  with  Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services (ACCESS) . Sybil discusses her experience learning about her Indigenous heritage later in life, as an adult, the powerful bond she has with youth, and supporting them as they striv...

Lynn speaks to supporting Vancouver Indigenous People with education and training-in addition to vital supports such as incorporating cultural components into their programming and providing an Indigenous team to support Indigenous People.   In this episode, I have the privilege of hosting a discussion with  ACCESS  CEO Lynn White. A not-for-profit society,  ACCESS  has grown into one of the most...

Indigenous Education and Employment supports meets vital cultural components and wraparound services. ACCESS - Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society - Home (accessfutures.com) Music by Oleksii Kaplunskyi from Pixabay Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo.

Multimedia Journalist Anna Burns discusses her career journey, journalism perspectives, and love for community news, having started as a communicator in East Africa and currently a busy reporter and photographer at  Surrey Now Leader . Music by  Oleksandr Stepanov  from  Pixabay Rainbow refugee – Rainbow Refugee Anna Burns (@AnnaBBurns) / X (twitter.com) Rachel Thexton (@rthexton) / X (twitter.com...

News-Multimedia Journalist Anna Burns joins me this week. Music by Olexy from Pixabay. Co-Produced by Rachel Thexton and Angel Araujo

In this monologue, I discuss the lack of knowledge, amongst non- Indigenous Canadians, about Indigenous peoples. Understanding Indigenous history, and barriers that many Indigenous people experience today, is not simply essential—it’s an urgent responsibility. There are 630 First Nations communities across the country and knowledge is a powerful catalyst for change. I urge you to tune in and make...

Sachin Latti- Former law enforcement officer, now an advocate for mental health challenges faced by those serving our communities, tells his story and details his plan to create change.   Sachinmotion   SachinMotion Presents A Night To Inspire Tickets, Sat, 30 Mar 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite   Home - Honour House @sach.in.motion Music by Kaizen N from Pixabay. Co-Produce by Rachel Thexton and Ang...

I will soon present a discussion with former law enforcement officer Sachin Latti, who dedicates his life to raising awareness and funds for first responders, Canadian Armed Forces, and veterans who are facing PTSD or other mental health challenges. He is also using his personal therapy; running, as an advocacy tool—wait until you hear what he has planned! Coming soon!  Sachinmotion Music by Sergi...

He has his finger on the pulse of Vancouve r and the passion to support our city in any way that he can. Music by Roman Belov from Pixabay Duncan Wlodarczak (@DuncanWlod) / X (twitter.com) Rachel Thexton Connects (@ThextonConnects) / X (twitter.com) Co-Produced by Rachel thexton and Angel Araujo

All things urban from a man with a passion for  Vancouver , and a genuine connection to the city experience and all that it entails.  Urban Land Institute British Columbia   Chair  Duncan Wlodarczak joins me this week for a discussion that inspired me to explore the urban centre I have long called home. Duncan Wlodarczak (@DuncanWlod) / X (twitter.com) Rachel Thexton Connects (@ThextonConnects) /...

Welcome to "My Three Headlines" where I explore three topics that both matter to me and may be prominent issues in the daily lives of BC residents. In this first episode, I discuss the dangers of division, ADHD in children and a lack of inclusive education, and renting from homeowner landlords while making this a fair process where both parties are accountable and must show that they are qualified...

As valuable traditional news continues to see layoffs and downscaling within the industry, Canada’s fastest growing digital news platform  Daily Hive  just set up shop in their eighth North American market, Victoria BC. Darcy Matheson spent most of her career working in top broadcast news jobs before taking on the role of leading content for the digital success story. Hear more about Darcy’s journ...

This week, Editor-in Chief of  Daily Hive , one of the country’s leading digital publications, Darcy Matheson, joins me. We discuss her journalism journey, and move from broadcast to digital news, how she led her team as they navigated through the Bill C-18 online news act, in addition to successful growth, with  Daily Hive  now in eight North American markets. While raising two boys, and a terrie...

I discuss a variety of though-provoking, insightful, and entertaining topics, with a heart-led community leader who is passionate about Vancouver. Enjoy this discussion with Lorraine Lowe - Executive Director of  Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden . Lotus Light Charity Society Vancouver – The New Face of Lotus Light Charity (vllcs.org)   Union Gospel Mission | Transforming Communities One Li...

From diversity and family to immigration and Vancouver gems that must be experienced, my discussion with Lorraine Lowe digs deep while exploring ideas and concepts that broaden one’s perspective on our much-loved west coast urban centre. We discuss history, Lorraine’s work to help bring Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside and Chinatown communities closer together, and throughout our discussion, it becom...

We discuss engagement, public consultation, how he develops new ideas and potential solutions, and more about the man himself. Minister Kahlon even answers a question or two that he has never been asked before—always my goal with a guest who is required to speak about his work frequently. Enjoy new insight from a professional who is no stranger to front page news. Tune in for this unique conversat...

The Honourable Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing , has a mile-high pile of files to manage, and housing challenges to consider, as he works on an issue that has long been front page news in British Columbia- housing. As homeowners, renters, developers, investors, and those without a home, all have different housing-related grievances they hope that Minister Kahlon will help to address, the Minister...

During this episode, Musqueam Indian Band community leader, Intergovernmental Affairs Officer to the Musqueam First Nation, and Board Chair for the First Nations Health Council. Wade Grant shares knowledge, stories, perspectives, and his personal story. Our discussion covers various topics as Wade shares informative, and sometimes surprising insight, as I ask questions that many are likely wonderi...

Later this week, I speak with a Vancouver Musqueam leader who is passionate about teaching and sharing knowledge about his culture, story, and values. Musqueam are traditional hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking people with a growing community of over 1,300 members. The last residential school closed the year that Wade Grant graduated from high school and at the time, he knew nothing about this. Now his knowl...

Digital influencer and content creator Jon Wiebe presents authentic content from a man’s perspective, filling a key niche online with fashion, lifestyle, and even mental health content as @TheRoadToDapper shares his experience navigating an adult diagnosis of ADHD. Jon Wiebe shares his story of growth, his predictions for the future of the digital social space, and details both the highlights and...

In my upcoming chat with local digital influencer Jon Wiebe, I look forward to discussing his uncommon, yet dynamic content. Jon has been open about a variety of topics that men experience, but talk less about, such as average guy style, lifestyle, inclusivity, and neurodiversity. This digital influencer has meaningful and fun content, and I can’t wait to learn more about the man behind the dapper...

An Impressive Sunrise is Attainable…. if we Unite.   As we prepare for 2024,  I share my thoughts on this year,  guests I was fortunate to welcome to my podcast in the first part of season two, my personal struggles this year, as well where I see hope and how I have been inspired. I look ahead and pray for connection as we work towards solutions to overwhelming obstacles that we can only fight wit...

From diversity in the newsroom to challenging her own beliefs and working hard to present the facts as they are, Angela Jung tells me about life in broadcast news and what brings her joy as a journalist. With her favorite stories being court and legal pieces and describing early advice on taking voice lessons to lower her on air sound, Angela shares details that provide a glimpse behind the scenes...