The Connectors

In this conversation, we’re joined by Taylor Hui, a philanthropist and entrepreneur who founded the BeaYOUtiful Foundation at just seventeen, creating free confidence and wellness programs for girls and non binary youth across Canada. Her work has reached over 5,500 young people, rooted in the belief that leadership begins by showing up with heart, not having all the answers. Taylor shared what it...

This conversation felt like a remembering. Not a how-to on collaboration, not a leadership checklist, but a return to something deeply human. We sat down with Kelly Dowd to explore collaboration as a way of being, not a business strategy. What unfolded was a layered conversation about existence, philosophy, belief systems, and why leadership that ignores connection eventually collapses. Kelly brin...

This conversation leaned into the emotional reality of leadership when it stops being theoretical and starts living in the body. We spoke with Dr Kaitlyn Rios about toxic workplace dynamics, confidence erosion, and the quiet moments where people realize something is no longer sustainable. We explored what healthy leadership actually feels like, how self advocacy gets rebuilt after being worn down,...

In this episode of The Connectors Podcast , we continue our Redefining Leadership series with operations consultant Darryl Howard, who helps startups and established teams build structure that supports both performance and people. Darryl shares how grace has become his guiding value in leadership—how empathy, clarity, and accountability can coexist when we lead with intention instead of impulse. F...

In this episode of the Connectors Podcast, we sit down with Janic Gorayeb for our Redefining Leadership series. Janic shares her journey from the corporate world into entrepreneurship and talks about why self leadership is one of the most important skills for solo business owners. She opens up about navigating decision fatigue, imposter syndrome, and the comparison mindset, and how values can anch...

In this episode of The Connectors Podcast , Jolyn and Quinten sit down with Ashley Cox , founder and leadership coach at SproutHR , to explore how the stories we tell ourselves shape the way we lead, and how rewriting them can unlock a more human, heart-centered form of leadership. Ashley brings over 17 years of experience helping women leaders and entrepreneurs build inclusive, people-first workp...

I n this episode of The Connectors Podcast , Jolyn and Quinten sit down with Susan Reid .  The award-winning expert on vision, former marketing professor, and co-founder of Domain Pinnacle. Susan shares her decades of insight on how “vision” is more than a plan, it’s the passionate, cinematic reel of the life or business you want to create. We explore: • The difference between goal setting and tru...

T his week on The Connectors Podcast , we’re joined by Gail Grant-Park—author of the Gallagher Girls Mystery Series . With a BA in History from Brigham Young University and a Master’s in Library Science from Syracuse, Gail spent her career as a librarian before retiring to Boise, Idaho, where she now writes, paints, gardens, and traces her family history. As part of our Redefining Leadership serie...

This week on The Connectors Podcast , we’re joined by Chris McAuley —speaking coach, business storyteller, and seasoned actor. With over 35 years in business and more than 40 stage and film productions, Chris brings a rare blend of performance and leadership to his work at MCAVOY Inc., helping professionals master the art of speaking, connect authentically, and strengthen workplace culture. As par...

Welcome to The Connectors Podcast, where we dive into the art of building meaningful connections to empower your personal and professional life. We’re Jolyn and Quinten, and together we explore how connections can transform your journey toward happiness, growth, and fulfillment. This fall, we’re launching a special series called Redefining Leadership —a conversation for anyone bridging the gap bet...