ALLMe S1:E7 You are not one, you are 10,000 with Olivia Bussey
“When doors are opening, don’t just walk through them – fly. When you are the only ‘different’ person in the room, you not only stand as one, you stand as 10,000 of you.” In S1:E7 of the Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her), we were delighted to welcome […]
ALLMe S1:E6 The blind spot of masculinity with Don McPherson
Welcome to our Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her). In our sixth episode, we welcomed Don McPherson, a veteran of the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). Don is the 2021 recipient of the William Pearson Tolley Medal for Distinguished Leadership in Lifelong Learning, presented […]
ALLMe S1:E5 Speaking to yourself with kindness with Mubashira Farooqi
Communications is all about building meaningful relationships and extending our experiences and knowledge to connect with others. As a dedicated and ambitious PR professional, Mubashira (she/her) is at the frontline of media relations, storytelling, writing, design and strategic communications planning. Her experience working in communications combined with my education and passion for equity and inclusion […]
Preparing for your next Interview with Eleanor Tweddell
Photo credit: Another Door Eleanor Tweddell is the founder of Another Door and author of “Why losing your job could be the best thing that could happen to you” with over 20 years of experience in corporate communications. Eleanor shared the following frameworks and tips to help you prepare for your next interview: Shock: Ask […]
ALLMe S1:E4 The Four Sacred Gifts with Dr. Anita Sanchez
The Four Sacred Gifts: Indigenous Wisdom for Modern Times Welcome to our Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, hosted by Priya Bates (she/her) and Advita Patel (she/her). In our S1:E4, we were pleased to welcome Dr. Anita Sanchez (she/her). Anita is a published author, consultant, trainer and executive coach who has worked with tens of thousands of […]
ALLMe S1:E3 Representation in literature matters with Danielle E. Norris, SCMP
In S1:E3 of our Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, we were pleased to welcome Danielle E. Norris, SCMP (she/her) of RETERO, Canada’s largest national provider of non-profit group health insurance for education retirees. Danielle is an award-winning communication professional with 15 years of experience in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. She is a certified Strategic Communication […]
ALLMe S1:E2 Changing the online game with Rahul Sood
In S1:E2 of our Amplifying Diverse Voices podcast, we were pleased to welcome Rahul Sood, CEO of Irreverent Labs. Irreverent Labs is a venture-backed gaming studio with a mission to build insanely fun, highly intelligent, hundred-year entertainment experiences on blockchain. He was the co-founder and former CEO of Unikrn, a global esports and video games wagering […]
Our #ALLMe Podcast is live!
Our A Leader Like Me Podcast has launched! You can now listen on Apple, Google, Podbean, Spotify and where you normally listen to your podcasts. If you haven’t already, we encourage you to listen to episode one, featuring Miriam González, Founder and Chair of Inspiring Girls International. We also ask that you please leave us a rating […]
Increasing your visibility with Advita Patel and Priya Bates
Photo credit: istockphoto.com Advita Patel (she/her) and Priya Bates (she/her) each share their top tips on how people, especially women* of colour, can make themselves more visible in their August 2021 NEST webinar. Advita Be intentional to achieve your goals, whether you work in-house or run your own business. Start the conversation: Don’t expect someone […]