Unpacked Podcast

Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their communities. Join us as we sit down with Elio, Jessica, and Dr. Manno, leaders born in Haiti (two still li...

Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their communities. Join us as we sit down with Elio, Jessica, and Dr. Manno, leaders born in Haiti (two still li...

Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their communities. Join us as we sit down with Elio, Jessica, and Dr. Manno, leaders born in Haiti (two still li...

Welcome to a special series on Unpacked, where we journey to the vibrant and resilient nation of Haiti. In this series, we have the privilege of hearing from inspiring individuals who have not only grown up in this beautiful country but have dedicated their lives to positively impacting their communities. Join us as we sit down with Elio, Jessica, and Dr. Manno, leaders born in Haiti (two still li...

This week on Unpacked, join us as we dive into an inspiring story of transformation with our guest, Karsta. Raised amidst a myriad of traumatic experiences that left her doubting her own worth and stifling her voice, Karsta shares her profound story of rebuilding from the ground up. In 2018, faced with a life that seemed to be unravelling, Karsta embarked on a courageous internal renovation projec...

This week on Unpacked we're honored to host Meggie Lee Calvin, an Amazon Bestselling Author, Speaker, and Coach. Meg's mission is to empower Spiritually-Attuned Go-Getters on their journey to becoming successful authors. With intuitive gifts and unconventional practices, Meg guides writers to unleash creativity and overcome blockages. Drawing on her 15 years in the non-profit sector as a...

This week on Unpacked we chat with Dennis Agbegha, BSc, MSc. Dennis is a dedicated Customer Experience Knight with a passion for creating happiness. As an accomplished specialist in customer experience and relationship building, Dennis puts the needs and satisfaction of his customers at the center of everything he does. With a background in finance and a love for crunching numbers, he brings a uni...

This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Kim Westlund, vision coach. She shares her transformative story from the depths of two divorces and bankruptcy to single parenthood, Kim turned adversity into strength. Discover how she reclaimed her vision and is now on a mission to empower others. In this episode, we chat about the importance of creating personal and professional visions. Learn how defini...

This week on Unpacked we chat with Baljinder Sull, R.Psych, M.C, a seasoned Registered Psychologist with a wealth of experience in various counselling environments. With a practice dating back to early 2018, Baljinder has navigated through diverse counselling landscapes, specializing in areas such as abuse, grief, trauma, homelessness, and domestic violence. In this episode, we chat with Bal about...

This week on Unpacked, we are joined by Majendi Jarrett, a dedicated advocate for mental health and an inspirational speaker. With a career spanning various industries, Majendi brings a unique perspective to the table. Her passion for sharing real-life experiences to inspire others is evident in her work. TW: In Marley's Memoir: The Journey to an Irreversible Action and The Aftermath, Majendi...

This week on the Unpacked podcast are guests Wes and Phillip, two great friends navigating this crazy world while bridging the gap between the gay and straight communities on their podcast Two Bottles Deep ( @twobottlesdeeppodcast ). Their goal? To explore differing opinions with respect, understanding, and compassion. Each episode celebrates love, unity, and the diverse perspectives that make our...

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Assemble with its founder, Tessi Flood.  With over 12 years of nursing experience, Tessi identified a gap in resources specifically tailored for nurses. Determined to make a difference, she, along with co-founder Wes Jules, melded nursing expertise with technology and business acumen, creating a platform dedicated to providing valuable content and fosteri...

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Stephanie Gillies, a Career Strategist with a mission to guide you toward a fulfilling career. Stephanie's journey is nothing short of inspiring—having navigated through 32 jobs in 15 years, she intimately understands the challenges of finding the right path. Growing up in a culture that emphasized a linear career trajectory, Stephanie felt the press...

Ever wondered why implementing change is often met with resistance? This week Evan and Tara are chatting about the intricacies of organizational change. We unravel the complexities surrounding change initiatives, shedding light on the five key barriers that often impede progress within groups. Through engaging discussion, Evan and Tara explore the challenges organizations face when trying to imple...

This week on Unpacked, we have the privilege of hosting Lendo Mutambala, the dynamic host of The Super Daddy Club podcast. Lendo is a devoted parent with a mission to empower fathers and transform their parenting journeys. Through his podcast, he delves into the intricate world of parenting, with a special focus on the evolving role of dads. Join us as we explore crucial topics such as racism, imm...

This week on Unpacked we chat with guest Lisa Bush, an American Canadian writer, educator, and storyteller with over 16 years of experience in the field. Lisa's rich background spans the worlds of education, fine arts, and mental health, giving her a unique perspective on personal growth and transformation. Lisa's extensive journey as a teacher, curriculum consultant, and school administ...

Join us in a powerful episode as we sit down with the incredible Susan, a friend, child educator, and advocate for vulnerability and growth. Susan shares her courageous story of seeking out her birth mother, navigating through the complexities of reunion, and discovering that true strength often emerges from moments of vulnerability. As an Enneagram 8, Susan delves into how her growth journey, int...

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Jessica Geffrard, administrator, wife, mama and former leader of the Petite Anse Kids Feeding Project in Haut Limbe, Haiti. The Unpacked Team met Jessica several years ago when travelling to Haiti with the Evangelical Covenant Church of Canada. Jessica shares about her life growing up in Haiti as the daughter of a single parent and the oldest in her house...

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Tyler Melnyk, Owner of No Fixed Addresss a Mobile Soup Kitchen.  In this episode, we sit down with Tyler, the founder of "No Fixed Address," a mobile soup kitchen driven by a mission of radical hospitality. Tyler's journey is rooted in his personal experience with food insecurity, which has ignited his passion for serving others. Tyle...

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Deb Wandler, Retired Instructor of Human Services Programs at Selkirk College. Deb shares her inspiring stories of being a social worker creating safe environments for women to grow. Deb shares how she began a dedicated daily writing practice in her sixties and the profound impact of writing as healing, discussing its role in navigating life's ups an...

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guest Kate Semeniuk  RTT® Hypnotherapy therapist. RTT stands for Rapid Transformation Therapy®, an innovative method founded by Marisa Peer that combines the best practices of Hypnotherapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and NLP. We chat with Kate about her own life as a Ukrainian immigrant, her journey with anxiety and postpartum depression and acce...

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with guests Stephen Waldschmidt, Artistic Director and Tim Bratton, Artistic Associate with Burnt Thicket Theatre. Get ready to be captivated, unsettled, and refreshed by "We Treaty People" - an original fiction podcast and its accompanying interviews will provoke thought and stir a call to truth and reconciliation across Canada.  We  Treaty People&a...

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Leslie Bangamba, a devoted mom and passionate Child Safety Advocate. Leslie aims to inspire by showcasing her family's resiliency of turning their trauma into purpose. She is an official partner with Duracell and has championed battery safety on various global platforms. Leslie's life took a dramatic turn in April 2020 when her 18-month-old daug...

This week on Unpacked we are chatting with Sheryl Proulx . Sheryl is the Executive Director and Social Worker at Adoption Options in Alberta. Sheryl is a mother, birth parent and advocate for adoption. We chat with Sheryl about her journey as a birth mom and how that influenced her career as a social worker and ultimately the leader at Adoption Options.  She shares the work she has done, the beaut...

This week on Unpacked we wrap up the Shoulder to Shoulder series with a bonus episode to reflect on the incredible series we've been on together and explore some of the valuable feedback and insights we've received from our listeners and guests.  We uncovered important themes of forgiveness and courage and learned from remarkable individuals who have experienced harm or alienation from t...