Uncorked: The Podcast

This week Steph has the incredible Kristen Hamilton on the mic with her. You may know Kristen from her many titles and accolades, as a Tech Industry veteran Kristen has worked with countless companies including Microsoft and World Learning and is a maven in the world of start-ups and entrepreneurship while also raising 8 rounds of funding! But what you may not know is the woman behind the 'LinkedI...

This week Steph is sitting down with Corker’s own professional connector and Head of Recruitment, Lana Bradshaw, to riff on a hot topic right now which is the current landscape of recruitment and the job market. Our inbox has been flooded with messages from candidates, fellow recruiters and founders who are all feeling a sort of trepidation with the job market but have no fear Lana is here to put...

This week Steph is jumping on the mic with legend in the sea to sky region, Julia McCabe! Julia may just be responsible for putting yoga on the map in the Squamish region. She is a renowned yoga and wellness leader and is also completing her Masters in Neuroscience!  We are diving right into her journey from yoga in Whistler to around the world, to around the world, to coaching thousands of y...

This week we are bringing “Ask Lana” to the mic! The modern career version of “Dear Abby;). If you don’t know Lana already, she is the Head of Recruitment over here at Corker Co. and is truly an expert on all things ‘job seeking’! Lana spends her days with clients hearing about the stories and the career struggles we all go through and answering the questions you might be afraid to ask. And today...

We are diving right back into “Money Mindset” this week with our incredible new friend Eva Forde! We were introduced to Eva from our favourite friend, Seth Godin. And when Seth says “this woman has a heart to change things” and speaks of her with so much love and respect we just HAD to have her on! And wow are we happy we did. This conversation left us with goosebumps and broke our hearts wide ope...

We are kicking off the month of May with a special episode of Uncorked acknowledging Mental Health Awareness month with our very own Cecily and Steph! We are diving right into mental well being, togetherness, belonging and how we are all truly connected. As always, Cecily leaves us with beautiful questions of consideration and reminders of how we can all stay connected through our journey. We also...

We are continuing our deep dive into our love of females rocking their finances with this week’s guest Katie Dunsworth-Reiach. Katie is an entrepreneur and co-founder of Talk Shop. But you probably know her as one of the founders of “Smart Cookies”, the company that started as a “money club” for five best friends wanting to take their financial education into their own hands, and has grown into an...

Get ready to get into a “money flow” friends. This week we are diving into the neuroscience of money and how our spending habits are connected to our emotional state with the amazing Bri Firestone. Bri helps women+ eliminate money stress, pay off debt, and design a badass life they love, and we are here for it all. In this episode Bri shares the power of going a whole year without any frivolous sp...

On this episode, Faris Khalifeh and Steph bring attention to those who might not openly seek it: we’re talking introverts! What happens when we let those quiet introverts lead? Turns out, it’s a beautiful thing. If you’re an extrovert, be an extrovert. If you’re an introvert, be an introvert. All that we ask is that you be your most authentic self. LINKS TO TOPICS WE TALK ABOUT:Corkboard Newslette...

Do you have what it takes to be happy? More importantly, do you have what it takes to be you? Casey Chung and Steph hit the mic to talk about this lil’ big thing called the journey to self. This journey goes beyond our thoughts, our feelings, and our actions. It is the essence of who we are and who we want to be. So, who do you want to be? LINKS TO TOPICS WE TALK ABOUT:Corkboard Newsletter: https:...

Cecily flips the script and talks to Steph about being a student herself. She got curious about what she longed for in her community, in her life, in the environment and in politics. What are you missing? What do you want to make happen? Waiting for “one day” might never come so what is it time for? The very thing we long for could be the thing that gives us a new leadership opportunity. LINKS TO...

We bring Jacki Carr back onto the pod. However, this time she is free from social media! The addictiveness of the ‘gram started to rub up against Jacki’s values, her beliefs, and how she wanted to operate and live in community with the world. A lesson in how it can take a disconnect to truly connect. LINKS TO TOPICS WE TALK ABOUT:Corkboard Newsletter: https://thecorkercollective.us7.list-manage.co...

Cec and Steph hit the mic to talk about their passions around goals. Cec has doubled down on her goal to read books this year: from 20 to 40 books! What would it look and feel like if you doubled your goals? When you’re in the act of your goals, you never know the ripple of just how inspiring it will be for other people. LINKS TO TOPICS WE TALK ABOUT:Corkboard Newsletter: https://thecorkercollecti...

Lauren Fleshman, author of “Good for a Girl,” has what it takes to challenge the scripts set forth for us by society. (And she’s not afraid to let us in!) In fact, she sees everything in our world as a work in progress. Discover what might be getting in the way of your most authentic self. In other words, stick with her and you might just find out how you can stick with yourself. LINKS TO TOPICS W...

Can you write a list of 10 absolutely wonderful things you’ve done as a human being? How about for your partner? Linsey Corbin got curious about who she was, and what she was going to do next after retiring a 17 year career training as a Professional Triathlete. This is a glimpse into her path to self discovery and how it pays to have someone close to you that can be honest with you no matter what...

Caroline Carter speaks on the reduction in the tech sector human workforce and communicating as a leader around these reductions. The human experience has to be at the forefront of everything you’re saying and doing. In North America, our identities are so closely tied to what we do for a living that when we lose that, how do we find more of ourselves regardless of our work? How great would it be...

Wes Felix has lived through many seasons in his lifetime. This is a story you won’t want to miss of what it takes to ultimately using your voice to create change and impact people’s lives whether that’s on the track or on the sole. How does your relationship with time impact your journey? Our years don’t make our lives, it’s the experiences we have in those years that make the difference. LINKS TO...

Lana Bradshaw and Steph Corker talk about the world of networking in Canada right now. How are women investing in their development and building their community? This is a really interesting conversation about executive women in the workplace or who want to get into the workplace, how they spend their time, who they spend their time with, and what that looks like. Hint hint: it doesn’t have to rev...

Does imposter syndrome, perfectionism, people pleasing, and burnout sound familiar to you? Then we have JUST the podcast episode for you. Jessica Metcalfe talks about how she pivoted from her life mapped out to retire as a dentist, to plans for a full fledged book tour! Buckle up, and keep your arms (and heart) in the vehicle at all times. See you at the next U-turn! LINKS TO TOPICS WE TALK ABOUT:...

It’s 2023 and we’re back! Cec and Steph dive into the new year with new visions. We talk about cherishing every moment, focusing less on the resolution and more on how we want to feel this year, and being intentional with our choices. How does vision boarding support the goal of falling deeper in love with yourself this year? LINKS TO TOPICS WE TALK ABOUT:Corkboard Newsletter: https://thecorkercol...

From film camps to tree planting camps, what can’t Winger do with her precious time on this earth? Andrea Wing, now an award-winning film maker, talks about how you can recover from what’s asked and needed of you as a human being. As a creative, sometimes it’s worth stepping away from the computer screen to go to a place that revs your thinking up, whether that’s a “thinking couch” or a walk with...

What do rain, neighbours and community have in common? Listen to this week's pod to dive into a few essential questions that were spurred on by a great CEO sharing her story of where she is from — and most importantly, why that matters. Steph was touched by the conversation and needed to dive deeper with Cec. This is a road-trip worthy pod and family appropriate! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Emily-Ann King started Backpack Buddies with her Mom 10 years ago. This conversation gives light as to why they started what they did and why it all matters. Because no child should go (to school) hungry. Backpack Buddies has found a dignified method across the province of delivering food to those in need. On this pod, she shares their vision of where they are going and why it matters to them. On...

Our lead recruiter, Lana Bradshaw, hops on the mic with Sam Struan to riff on what their take is on the current job market, what the current vibe is in the candidate space, as well as traits they see in those who are able to find work faster than anyone else. You can control the narrative that is your career, especially with people like this on your side. We’re rooting for you. We’re here for you....

This episode with Gretchen Bellamy is on the hottest topic around: DEI. It’s not just for HR, it’s for everyone everywhere no matter what department. DEI is the kind of thing that ripples out beyond your work station. It is the most important, the most impeccable, the most essential training for any human to experience. LINKS:Bellamy Management Consulting: www.bellamyconsulting.comClass Rebel’s In...