Intentifiers

Knowing Your Self-worth

Sanj Rai’s story of intent is linked to finding her value and discovering her self-worth. She speaks to the ideas and lived experience of self-confidence, pain and wellness. Sanj describes her intentions in finding and being in a supportive relationship and how as the opposite started to manifest the impact it had on her. This story of intent is one of reclamation, strength, and discovery.

Belonging Cultures

Cultivating, sustaining, and elevating organizational cultures of belonging is something Lorie Corcuera is passionate about. So passionate that she was the co-founder of Spark Creations, an organization dedicated to supporting the creation of belonging cultures. In this episode Lorie shares her intention to support organizations in this way and gives insights on the things to try to create a sense of belong within your organizations.

I. AM. HERE.

Jodi shares a poem she wrote during the pandemic about her life-changing moment leading her towards a life on her on terms and in her own way.

The Stories We Tell Ourselves

Gavin Bains shares a story of intent related to a story he told himself when in elementary school and how it shaped his way of being as an adult. Gavin describes this experience, the actions he took to change his narrative, and the impacts these actions have had on him and

Workplace Wellness

Dr. Joti Samra, a Clinical Psychologist, based in Vancouver, with two consulting companies, a clinical practice group in British Columbia and a national practice which focuses on workplaces, shares her depth and breadth of experience and insight on workplace wellness and what drew her to the practice of psychology. Throughout this episode I was truly inspired by Dr. Samra for many reasons. She candidly shares personal experiences and reasons for her way of being and the work that she does. She has tremendous clinical acumen and research experience which is heard in the episode as she sheds light on mental health and workplace wellness issues in 2020 - 2021. Dr. Samra’s down-to earth friendly and engaging style made for a lovely and insightful dialogue where I learned so much, and I believe you will definitely have some solid takeaways, as you listen to Dr. Samra and her story of intent.

Identity and Inclusion

In this episode, I’m speaking with Kristin Bower a diversity and inclusion expert. This timely conversation about diversity, inclusion, mental health, and anti-racism tugged at my heart because of my personal and professional lived experiences. Kristin openly shares how her mental health led her to becoming passionate about diversity and inclusion work. This is a very raw and real conversation, where Kristin beautifully articulates how hard it can be to work in this space. She’s got a great empathetic lens and provides insights in the impact she feels she is having as a diversity and inclusion enthusiast. This is Kristin and her story of intent.

Living Perseverance

In Roy's story of intent, he shares the literal geographic journeys he has taken, combined with his life experiences of gangs, fatherhood, physical and mental triumphs, and his current work with youth in British Columbia. Roy's number one goal in life is to inspire others to live a life that they have always wanted in spite of adversity, or the life-curveballs throws at you. I found Roy to be so inspiring when I met him that I wanted to share his story with all of you, this is Roy and his story of intent.

Plant-based Empowerment

The mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of a plant-based lifestyle, with Nivi Jaswal, president and founder of the Virsa Foundation.

Personal Leadership

Maryann is the Chief Happiness Officer with the Medalist Group. Maryann’s story of intent stems from her life experiences in the various roles she has in her life, including a career professional in the “social profit” sector. She shares how specific instances in her career, led her to truly embodying personal leadership through her values. She is dedicated to “mending the world” by supporting organizations in creating “kind, collaborative, and intentional” work places. Listen to why “happy” forms part of her way of being and why she believes “all leadership begins with knowing yourself” - Aristotle. This is Maryann, and her story of intent.

Re-Parenting via Authentic Self