The X Podcast

Hi Friends! I'm taking over The X Podcast today to host my own conversation on the difference between passion and purpose. This often comes up in coaching sessions with leaders and entrepreneurs. Should I follow my passion Brenda? How do I take my passion and transform it into my purpose? All great questions...so let's answer them today. And DM me with what you think?   Check out my end of...

This week on The X Podcast, Catherine Just, is an artist, photographer and spiritual guide living in Los Angeles. After getting sober from a meth addiction at the age of 18, she went to art school and studied conceptual photography, film, and video that transformed her life. She then apprenticed with many spiritual teachers including Miguel Ruiz, Toltec master and author of the 4 Agreements. She h...

You are going to buzzing after listening to our next The X guest this week - meet Zan Gallant, Recovery Coach. Zan is a recovering alcoholic, single dad, ultra marathon trail runner, and  recovery coach. Zan was raised in small town BC before setting out to travel the world. He spent 15 years in the same career but left it all to follow my passion at 44 years old.    Check out my end of year tools...

This week on The X Podcast I was thrilled to connect with Sally OIarte.  Sally is a multilingual immigrant who is currently the Manager, People Analytics and Systems at the Factors Group of Companies. She was born and raised by Chinese parents in a refugee camp in rural Vietnam, immigrated to Canada at age 11 and now works and plays in Vancouver, BC. Sally loves travelling and immersing herself in...

This week on The X Podcast, I connected with Irene McCready, a Registered Social Worker and owner of McCready Counselling. Irene has been supporting people with mental health challenges for over 25 years in a variety of ways. She has done everything from managing a domestic violence shelter in Toronto, supporting people with chronic mental illness on the downtown Eastside in Vancouver, to working...

Introducing Tanya Tourangeau, Reconciliation Strategist and Founder of Tanya T Consulting on The X podcast. Tanya's work focuses on bridging partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities, so we can build this nation together. Tanya leads in Reconciliation through joint economic development, policy development, strategic planning, stakeholder rel...

As the youngest-ever, Indigenous, female contestant on the 2021 season of Top Chef Canada, Siobhan Detkavich has amazed us all by her rise to notoriety across Canada. Siobhan originally from Vancouver Island, resides in the Okanagan Valley and works with well known kitchens like Mission Hill Winery and Cactus Club Cafe.  We talked about Siobhan's #3UNIQUES and how she aligned them to all areas of...

We caught up with Iona Bonamis, a proud first generation Chinese-Canadian, born and raised in Vancouver. Iona is currently a senior transportation planner at the City of Vancouver, and runs her own small business. She is running to be a OneCity candidate for City Council. Being a woman of colour and a mom to two young kids, Iona wants the City of Vancouver to be a sustainable, affordable, and incl...

Have you ever thought about auditing the relationships you have in your like? I mean we almost track everything else in our life. So why not our friends.  This week on the #3UNIQUES podcast is Erin Falconer, author of How to Break Up With Friends. Erin  is an author, digital entrepreneur and psychotherapist. She is the co-owner and Editor in Chief of Pickthebrain.com - one of the most trusted self...

Introducing Tanya Tourangeau, Reconciliation Strategist and Founder of Tanya T Consulting on the #3UNIQUES podcast. Tanya's work focuses on bridging partnerships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities, so we can build this nation together. Tanya leads in Reconciliation through joint economic development, policy development, strategic planning, stakeholder...

On the #3UNIQUES weekly podcast, we have Alex Brueckmann, Business Entrepreneur and the Founder of Legacy: The Premiere Business Strategy Event He built and scaled companies in Europe and Canada, and led client projects across the world. His areas of expertise are strategy development, leadership development, and entrepreneurship. Alex is passionate about helping clients built profitable businesse...

Welcome back folks to another episode of #3UNIQUES. This week, Christy Piper, Author, Advocate, and Coach shares her work in helping women overcome toxic relationships in and and outside the workplace. Christy Piper is a human dynamics, mindset, and relationship expert. Christy is also a veteran with the US Navy and an Adjunct Professor of Economics. We talk specifically about bullying, what are t...

When I think of leaders that are truly connected to their people, and I've had the pleasure of working with, I think of Kalyn Ponti. From her first steps into retail leadership roles at great organizations like Aritzia in Vancouver, Canada, Kalyn has always been a leader to observe and learn from. Even to her advancement in her current role as Chief Executive Officer at Humankind, a human reso...

This week on the #3UNIQUES weekly podcast, I am speaking with Songül Arslan, a strategic advisor on global market expansion, geopolitical and country risk management, government relations, and B2B/trade mission activities. Songül specializes in international business development, strategy and stakeholder relations with a focus on Europe, the United States, Canada, and Brazil. Songül draws on a wid...

This week on the #3UNIQUES podcast is Laura Sukorooff, Founder & Chief People Maximizer at C-Change Learning & Development and the author of "It's Not Them It's You". Laura challenges people to learn, grow, and maximize their possibilities. Having moved into the consulting world a few years ago, Laura truly believes she's in a role where she promotes her strengths, focused talents, and can make a...

This week on the #3UNIQUES podcast is Diraj Goel, serial entrepreneur and a thought leader in scaling fast-paced, high-growth tech-enabled companies. Foremost a father of two wonderful kids, husband to a powerful woman, 90s rap fan, and champagne aficionado. Ex-cyber security expert, ex-Hootsuite executive, ex-Vision Critical executive, tech-founder, and growth advisor to over 20 high-growth start...

This week on the #3UNIQUES podcast is Nick Findler. Nick is the CEO and Founder of GoPublic. AI, a fin-tech, go-public investment bank that unites world-changing businesses with $1M-$50M of growth capital, shell vehicles, and know-how to go public both in Canada and on major stock exchanges around the world. Nick is also the President and Co-Founder of Grantus. Grantus enables Canadian businesses,...

Ever wondered what it would feel like to step fully into your uniqueness and then align all areas of your life? Meet Jessica Friesen, my next guest on the #3UNIQUES podcast. Jessica is a registered nurse, third-generation CEO of her family business Gales Gas Bars Ltd, a Canadian Chartered Director and the author of her recent book, "This Will Not Break Me". Jessica and I get into the key takeaways...

Next on the #3UNIQUES podcast - - We went LIVE with Alison Tedford, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant to talk about inclusion strategies for small businesses. We don't need to leave diversity and inclusion to government groups or mega businesses like Amazon or Google. Every small business owner can do their part for the communities they serve. Alison shares some great tips on how to get started a...

Are curious what it takes to lead a franchise business in 2021?  Well look no further than my next guest on the #3UNIQUES podcast Travis Tinning, Chief Development Officer at Hartify Franchise Consulting and multi-unit franchise owner at Nurse Next Door.  I have known Travis for over 5 years and he has always been committed to coaching and leading people. In fact, he shares the story of his earlie...

This week, I am thrilled to introduce you to Rebecca Jenkins, Founder of RJEN a business consultancy out of the UK working with business leaders to transform growth. Having grown a business to over 1,000 staff with £55m in sales and in winning significant clients and accounts such as The Body Shop, Magnet and Next, Rebecca now coaches and consults with businesses to unlock growth potential.  *****...

Welcome to another episode of #3UNIQUES.  Every week I feature new guests, hear their #3UNIQUES and how they are aligned to what they love the most in their life. On this week is Bakari Savage, Anchor & Reporter at Bell Media (CP24). Bakari shares his loves of journalism, meeting with new people and hearing their story, and giving his time and care to foundations such as being the 2020/2021 Carter...

Welcome to the #3UNIQUES podcast. Today, Matt Corker, Chief Operating Officer at Smash + Tess is sharing his #3UNIQUES. Besides an incredible fun conversation, I kept hearing a repeated thread...that Matt is a values-based leader. He leads with intention and purpose, with an appreciation for others and where they are at. Matt has a deeply rich career in business operations, leadership and human de...

Welcome to the #3UNIQUES podcast where I interview guests each week to hear their #3UNIQUES and how they are aligned to what they love the most in their life.  Next up is Jastina Aujla - Healthcare Student, Board Member and Settler Scholar. Jastina is a student at the University of British Columbia and completing a double major in Microbiology & Immunology and First Nations & Indigenous Studies. ...

Welcome to #3UNIQUES podcast with Kayla Grace Talbot, Mother of Businesses & City Councilwoman in Rockysprings, Texas. Kayla is an entrepreneur. Together with her husband Chad, they operate several brick & mortar and online businesses Kayla is so passionate about being an entrepreneur and goaling others to step into their infinite possibilities.  Kayla and I met in 2017 while fundraising to build...