IMPACT Podcast

Prepare to be enlightened by Gerald J. Leonard, a distinguished authority in productivity intelligence and a luminary in the intersection of music, workplace culture, and neuroscience. As an accomplished international keynote speaker and a change catalyst in organizational culture, Gerald's insights are sought after in IMPACT Season 3.

Gerald is not just any professional bassist; he is a revolutionary thinker in enhancing workplace productivity through a unique blend of his musical expertise and strategic insights. As an International Keynote Bassist and Culture Change Expert, his innovative programs seamlessly blend elements of music, productivity, neuroscience, and organizational culture to foster environments of high achievement.

As the CEO, a Growth Strategies Coach, an Author, and a TEDx Speaker, Gerald specializes in guiding CIOs, VPs, and Directors of Project Management toward achieving lasting corporate sustainability with a solid foundation in data-driven strategies.

Leading the Leonard Productivity Intelligence Institute and Turnberry Premiere as the Publishing Editor, CEO, and Founder, Gerald has positioned his Washington, DC-based strategic project portfolio management and IT governance firm at the forefront of organizational excellence.

In a notable collaboration, Turnberry Premiere has partnered with Greenly, a pioneering carbon management platform, to democratize the initiation of the climate journey for businesses, simplifying carbon management and propelling companies of all sizes toward a net-zero-carbon future with ease and affordability.

Gerald's unique approach to intertwining sustainability with productivity and business success has made him an influential figure in corporate sustainability. His extensive expertise and impactful contributions have earned him prestigious guest appearances on platforms such as NPR and Jack Canfield’s show, among others.

His latest publication, "A Symphony of Choices: How Mentorship Taught a Manager Decision-Making, Project Management, and Workplace Engagement — and Saved a Concert Season," was released in August 2023, adding another accolade to his prolific career.

Gerald’s TEDx Talk unveils the incredible value of deliberate practice and the neuroscience that underpins how practice fundamentally transforms our brains. Discover why a staggering 95% of an artist's time is devoted to practice, with performances serving as the pinnacle showcase of their dedicated rehearsals. Gerald encapsulates this philosophy in his belief that "The Performance is Practice on Display."

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Today's IMPACT guest is Ken Sim, Vancouver's 41st Mayor and the first Chinese Canadian in the role. We'll discuss:

Bio:

Ken Sim, a Vancouver native and UBC Sauder School of Business alum, is a successful entrepreneur who founded Nurse Next Door Home Healthcare Services and Rosemary Rocksalt Bagels. Alongside his wife Teena and their four sons, Ken is dedicated to transforming Vancouver into a thriving, safe, and inclusive city. His achievements include two Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. Elected in 2022 as Vancouver's mayor, he's focused on growth and opportunity for all.

Social:

X/Twitter: @kensimcity | Instagram: @kensimcity | Facebook: /kensimcity

@cityofvancouver #cityofvancouver #homelessness #rents #vancouvercityoffun #vancouverentertainment #twinflamesentertainment @twinflamesentertainment

@realimpactpod #impact #makingadifference @gatheringoftitans #gatheringoftitans #kensimmayor #kensim #affordablehousing #tacklinghomelessness #supportforhomelessyouth

#revitalizingcommunityspirit #vancouverchinatown #mostliveablecity

We welcome Kim Wing back to IMPACT for an update on our homeless At-Risk-Youth of Vancouver.

Kim Wing - Manager Special Projects Covenant House Vancouver:

In the face of exacerbated challenges from the cost-of-living and housing crises, there has been a 32% surge in homelessness in Metro Vancouver since 2020

(Was in 2020: 3,634 202 and now 4,821 in 2023).

Your donations have played an indispensable role in addressing these pressing needs. Thanks to our generous community, we’ve expanded our services significantly.

Covenant House's commitment is to addressing rising needs led to unprecedented youth engagement in new programs, facilitated by caring staff in our new spaces. Art therapy sessions, life skills classes, and both on-site and off-site recreational activities represent our dedication to holistic support for youth. The demand for our programs has risen sharply, with mental health services experiencing a 30% increase in demand from 2022.

On February 29th, IMPACT Host Nigel and his wife Rieko along with another 145 volanteers will brave the cold to sleep on the streets, showing solidarity with at-risk youth and supporting Covenant House Vancouver's mission to provide essential services, safety, food, and shelter.

**Double Your Donation!** From now until the end of the month, every contribution to our campaign will be matched, making your support go even further.

**How You Can Help:**

- **Donate to Nigel:** [Click Here](http://support.covenanthousebc.org/goto/nigelbennett)

- **Donate to Rieko:** [Click Here](http://support.covenanthousebc.org/goto/riekobennett)

Your generosity can change lives. If you've already donated, thank you for your invaluable support.

With gratitude,

Nigel & Rieko / Team IMPACT

Covenant House Sleep Out 2024

John Bromley is a visionary CEO committed to revolutionizing charitable giving in Canada and Founder of Charitable Impact, an innovative giving platform that has facilitated $1.2 billion in donations, Bromley disrupts the norm, pushing for enhanced access, education, and open dialogue around the state of Canada’s charitable sector.

Charitable Impact is Canada’s fastest-growing donor-advised fund (DAF). Launched in 2011 by Founder and CEO John Bromley to help Canadians create the change they want to see in the world, our online giving platform works just like a bank account for charitable giving.

More than $1.2 billion has been donated by the Charitable Impact community, with thousands of charities benefiting from the generosity of donors across Canada.

Learn more about Charitable Impact

CONNECT WITH JOHN

à Adriana.Serrano@CharitableImpact.com ¬ CharitableImpact.com ˜ (778)302-2978 Linkedin: in/JBromley

Linkedin: in/WeAreCharitable Facebook:/WeAreCharitable Insta: @WeAreCharitable

As founder and CEO of Charitable Impact, an online giving platform for Canadians to develop, navigate, and carry out their charitable goals,

John Bromley’s visionary leadership and innovation have indelibly reshaped the charitable sector in Canada.

Bromley’s career began in corporate finance, but a pivot into charity. law revealed the obstacles standing in the way of charitable giving in Canada.

Motivated to make giving more accessible and participatory, he founded Charitable Impact. He’s been challenging the status quo, and advocating for greater access, education, and dialogue ever since.  Charitable Impact has proudly facilitated more than $1.2 billion in donations and is helping tens of thousands of Canadians discover their innate generosity, pursue their vision for change, and transform their giving habits.

John is a two-time TEDx speaker, a Business in Vancouver Forty Under. 40 winners, a soccer coach, and a doting father of two kids.

Discover charities and Giving Groups that you might be interested in

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Get support with your giving from our team—we're here to help.

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Donate, invest, and grow assets with an accompanying Charitable Investment Account so you have more to give away.

Receive a tax receipt when you add money to your account.

Set it and forget it with automatic deposits and gifts.

#giving #charity #givingback #makingadifference #impact #charityimpact #charitableimpact

Today our guest in an Author, Minimalist and Philanthropist. - She is the author of five books about global living. with her recent title:

"The Carry-On Imperative: A Memoir of Travel, Reinvention & Giving Back" Please welcome Robin Pascoe to IMPACT!

ROBIN PASCOE is the author of five books about global living. At the age of sixty, after stepping back as the Expat Expert, Pascoe joined her husband and son to create a brand for their family’s wildly successful global education company, Maple Bear by establishing over 200 schools in Brazil and around the world, Now, she is helping with another family project, fighting climate change in rural Costa Rica at an environmental education not-for-profit founded by her daughter.

Robin says:

Quote: "Success is not final. Failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts." --Winston Churchill 

Contact Robin:

Website is www.robinpascoe.com. Bio:  https://robinpascoe.com/about/

Links to all Robins social media channels:

Website:  https://robinpascoe.com/social/  www.robinpascoe.com

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/m/profile/in/robinpascoe

#givingback. #makingadifference #dontretire #climatechange #maplebear #Fincacantaros #resilience #travel

Welcome to Episode 1 of our Season 3 of IMPACT! Today we welcome Lilly Woodbury for a catch-up interview. Lilly was our 1st ever guest on IMPACT back in November of 2020. Lilly Woodbury (she/her pronouns) Environmental Solutions & Optimism born in Tofino, British Columbia, on the traditional and unceded territory of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation. Over the years she has been working with : Surfrider Foundation Canada past 7 years, and is currently the Regional Manager, leading campaigns to address dominant forms of plastic pollution in our oceans. She just completed her master’s in environmental studies where she explored mechanisms to increased protection of blue carbon ecosystems by helping to enhance Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation authority over them. Previously, she worked with Greenpeace in New Zealand and won Starfish Canada's Top 25 Environmentalists Under 25 in 2018. You can see my Master's thesis here. Linktr.ee: Linktr.ee/lillywoodbury Instagram: @lillywoodbury @surfrider_pacificrim @surfrider_Canada @surfridervan Here’s a roundup of some 2023 victories, to spice things up, I’ve listed some top environmental wins 🌶️ ENVIRONMENTAL HIGHLIGHTS 🐛 🏔️ Tripartite agreement between the First Nations Leadership Council, the Province of BC and Canada directs $1 billion to fund Indigenous-led conservation projects with the goal of protecting 30% of the land and sea base in BC by 2030. 🌊 The High Seas Treaty was finally agreed upon in March, enabling the way towards protecting 30% of the oceans by 2030. 84 countries have signed and formally adopted the High Seas Treaty. 🪸Based on public pressure, the International Seabed Authority did not give the green light to industry to start deep sea mining operations. 24 countries have called for a pause or moratorium on deep-sea mining. However, we need to keep making our voices heard so that there’s a global moratorium on deep sea mining. ⚡️Historic investment in clean electricity in the Canadian federal 2023 budget, including $3 billion over 13 years in direct funding to support smart grid and other clean electricity projects. 🏕️In June, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act recognized every person in Canada’s right to a healthy environment, a first for Canadian law. These support achieving environmental justice in Canada and addressing and considering cumulative effects on environment and human health. #surfriderpacificrim #surfridercanada #surfridervancouver #surfridervictoria #saveouroceans #noplanetb # earthfocus #sustainability # planetearth #environment #orca #zerowaste #trubeach #trubeachapp

Our guests today have just returned to the US from Ukraine.

Our first guest and 3rd timer on IMPACT is Chip Duncan award winning documentary film maker and Journalist.

along with his good friend Dan White founder of the Geotrac Foundation, an NGO focused on expanding the worldview of young people through travel and cultural exchanges.  Welcome back to IMPACT.

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Today we will talk about "The IMPACTs of War".

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Background:

First, Dan and Chip met on an exploratory mission to Ukraine in September, 2022. Their team was organized by PASS - a company based in Alexandria, Virginia in conjunction with THE CARPATHIAN FOUNDATION from Hungary. 

Their first trip focused on refugees and IDPs (Internally displaced people) and those who struggle with disabilities.  

Ukraine has a population of about 44 million people and roughly 14 million have been displaced, and about half of those were refugees at the time of their first visit (refugees are those who leave the country vs. those are are internally displaced).  They visited refugee centers in Hungary, Budapest and Moldova and visited IDPs in Vinnytzia, Ukraine.  Many of the IDPs were disabled prior to the war and several had settled at a rehabilitation center in Vinnytzia called OPEN HEARTS.  

Their second journey was in May of this year and they entered Ukraine through Poland.  This recent visit included Lviv, Chernihiv, Zhodamyr, and Kviv area with an emphasis on relationship building with community leaders, assisting in medical distribution and medical collaborations with US-based doctors, and documenting war crimes.  They also revisited OPEN HEARTS initiative.

 If you want to help Chip and Dan's initiative to help Special Needs refugees fleeing the war zone. Their web site is  https://hopeacrossborders.org/

All donations are funneled through the US Ukraine Foundation a 501c3 and go directly to projects that help displaced Special Needs Ukrainians. 

See more at:  

#Impactsofwar #ukraine #russianinvation #putin #warcrimes #hopeacrossboarders #realimpactpod #chipduncan  #documentary #film #therealstory #makingadifference #duncanentertainment @duncanentertainment

@realimpactpod @impactpodcast #impact 

Highlights from our interview with Tyrell Mara

The Wellness Den: https://rabbitholewellness.co/pages/the-wellness-den-cold-plunge-sauna-experience

The Human Performance Project: https://www.thehumanperformanceproject.com

Next Steps

We have a handful of ongoing wellness experience events on the farm. 

Weekly CommunityDrop-Ins every Thursday  Monthly Optimal Performance Workshops If you're interested in a private booking or group workshop, please let me know, as we can coordinate dates together!

Resources

Tyrell is also providing a few more resources for those who want to dive deeper into the tools from our discussion today. 

1.    HubermanLab comprehensive podcast on Cold Exposure & Sauna 

2.    A GREAT article on the value of breath for athletes 

3.    The book "Why We Sleep" by Matthew Walker (Sleep was a popular discussion today)

4.    Hold your Breath - Great Netflix movie on "ice-diving" (for those fascinated or curious about the cold)

5.    A deep dive on the Vagus Nerve (see visual below). 

Tyrell Mara -Founder | Executive Leader

The Human Performance Project | Scoop Robotix- The Wellness Den

Emerge: 45-Day Resilience & Performance Program

Contact:  tyrellmara@gmail.com

                #Humanperformance #TheWellnessDen #Coldplunge #Thepowerofheat #healing #Entrepreneursorganization #beingyourbest #thedeepend

                #Coldexposure #Whywesleep #VagusNerve #TheHumanPerformanceProject #pushyourlimit #limitless #nolimits

Today we are pleased to welcome our guest back to IMPACT.

He has been revered by many as “Yoda”.  Jonathan is a highly experienced business and life coach who helps entrepreneurs untangle the knots in their work.

and personal lives so they can have a business and life that feels effortless, meaningful, and joyous.

Please welcome once more Jonathan Domsky back to IMPACT!

Jonathan believes you can achieve greatness, no matter what’s going on in your life and business. He says we make things a lot harder than they need to be, especially as entrepreneurs. That’s why he became a coach.

·                     Find and protect your Zone of Genius, and how to get unstuck using a tool called "We Can If"—here is a 5-minute video on the concept.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DXDWdw6SFk

Here is a link to his current About page http://untangled-coaching.com/about/

#untalgledcoaching #coaching #toxicrelationships #relationships #fatherandson #impact 

Did you know that dementia begins developing 20–30 years before any symptoms emerge ... with negative changes beginning in the brain in our 40s and 50s? At age 41, Cat learned that her genotype gives her a 92% chance of developing Alzheimer’s. With the threat of early onset Alzheimer’s looming, Cat made a series of changes that led her neurologist to ask (after her bloodwork came back): “I’ve never seen an improvement like this. Did you steal someone’s blood??!” Learn how she made her changes stick, how her new lifestyle has led to more entrepreneurial creativity ... and what you can do to have the healthiest brain now and for decades to come!  

 It’s a No Brainer: Protect Your Business by Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset.  

A few years ago, Cat Hoke became passionate about brain health and preventing cognitive decline (especially Alzheimer’s). She give this extremely informative talk to share her personal journey after her doctor told her that, “Your lifestyle is burning your brain out!” She has since made remarkable reversals in her cognitive decline, and despite her current physical limitations, her brain remains sharp.  Cat is a previous guest on IMPACT and we felt that her story is so compelling that we needed to share it without our IMPACT audience.  So with Cat’s permission please enjoy,  make notes and change your brain hearth.

It’s a No-Brainer

Part I: Assessing Your Brain Health

Disclaimer! Cat is not a doctor or medical expert. This content is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice. Consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure this content and any recommended products are safe and appropriate for your own medical and physical condition.

Cat’s hope is that you’ll look into resources and go see your doctor if you feel compelled to do so. There is a prevalent myth that there’s nothing you can do about Alzheimer’s, and this simply isn’t true.

Part II: Dementia and Alzheimer’s

Dementia

Part III: Protecting and Nourishing Your Brain

What to Eat and What to Avoid (listen here to learn what to eat and what not).

Part IV: Making Changes Stick

What’s one change you feel compelled to make based on what you learned today?

Protect Your Business by Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset

By Cat Hoke

cat@cathoke.com | http://www.cathoke.com

#dementia #alzheimers #brainfog #brainfunction #congnitivefunction #cognition #disease #cognitivedecline

#brainhealth #cognitivefix #congnitivehack #diet #bestdietforbrain #nobrainer #peterattia #brainfood #bebrainfit

#brainfitness #Sleepbetter #eatgreens 

Resources

Located in West Africa between the Ivory Coast and Sierra Leon,  Liberia is one of the poorest countries on the planet.   

The Universal Outreach Community has been working in Liberia for over 20 years busy providing clean drinking water, developing new industries, building schools all to help create a more equitable world.  Today we speak to founders Kent Bubb’s and his son Kent Jr. along with his partner Landis Wyatt.

If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to IMPACT.

This Episode is Sponsored by: 

·                     Surfrider Foundation : dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches. 

·                     The  Ocean Legacy -  Helping stop plastic waste from entering our ocean. 

Universal Outreach believes that education and economic development gives people the skills and opportunities they need to build the future they envision.

We take action by working with Liberians in West Africa, who are focused on creating a better future for themselves. We collaborate with people to identify economic opportunities and invest in educational pursuits to achieve these goals. 

This means we invest your donations into skills training programs, scholarships, business development programs, creative learning opportunities and support for niche industry development. In turn, Liberians have the chance to realize their goals, develop financial independence and create valuable niche industries that support the local economy.

https://www.universaloutreachfoundation.org  

The youth of Robertsport, Liberia want a better tomorrow. A tomorrow where fishing isn't their only option for employment. A tomorrow where they learn, grow and share their passion for the ocean with a global community.

Instagram: @universaloutreach

Facebook: @universaloutreach

YouTube:@universaloutreach

Twitter: @UOutreach

Founder’s Bios:

Kent Bubbs Sr (Founder)

After starting his first business at the age of 15 and following with a dozen more over the ensuing 45 years, Kent has settled into doing what he loves most; working on behalf of the UOF community. His business administration education and entrepreneurship experiences led him to the creation of UOF, 20 years ago, under the business principles that made his companies successful.  This mandate has led to industry low operating expenses with all outside donations going into productive projects and programs. 

Kent Bubbs Jr (Exec. Director)

Kent has been working with UOF since 2008 and focuses his attention on strategic planning, program development and encouraging our community to help us fulfill Universal Outreach's vision for a better tomorrow.  His dedication to the concept of equality in the world is his motivation for creating programs that are accountable, transparent, efficient and effective. Kent has 14 years of experience in development work and holds certificates from the University of British Columbia in International Development and Project Management.

 Landis Wyatt (Board Chair).

 With over twenty years of marketing experience Landis uses her gifts for storytelling, photography and filmmaking to encourage people to give back to the world and see each other's successes as our own. After spending the past 15 years in Liberia, she fondly refers to it as home. Landis studied at the University of Regina and continued her education with courses in photography, graphic design, accounting and development work. 

Jeremy is Founder/VP of Sustainability at Pela (PEEL-AH), Material Scientist and Environmental Consultant.

Key Focus: Working to eliminate 10 Billion pounds of waste from the global waste stream while continuing to research and develop the most innovative products to create a waste- free future

Jeremy believes creating businesses as a force of good to leave the world better than we found it. While climbing society’s corporate ladder as an environmental consultant he felt the urge to live his own dreams so he started Open Mind Developments Corporation in 2007 to look at problems with an open mind for a different view, and solve them.

Seeing plastic litter on a beach inspired Jeremy to create the world’s first compostable phone case and Pela in 2011, to help solve the plastic waste problem. Pela recently created Lomi, a Smart Waste Appliance to help solve the food waste and plastic problem and is now creating a waste innovation category with a goal of eliminating 10 billions pounds of waste on their mission to create a waste free future.

Jeremy’s experience with self awareness, personal growth, going from zero to 1, going from employee to entrepreneur, the power of trust and a team, and the emotional side of business on his journey helps provide a guide for those who are ready to take action on their dreams, create their own personal legend and make the world a better place to be.

This episode is sponsored by:  

Surfrider Foundation : Dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches.  www.surfrider.org

The Pachamama Alliance -Empowering indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve land & culture  www.pachamama.org

If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to our IMPACT Podcast.

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#organicwaste #compost #nomoreplastic #surfrider #pachamamorg #PelaEarth #pelacase #entrepreneur #EO #entrepreneursorg #recycle #realrecycle #recyleplastic #drawdown

#carbonfromatmosphere #climatechange #1.5degrees

Are you worried about the increasing frequency of natural disasters such as hurricanes?  Do you live on the coast or an island and wonder if the big one hits will there be anyone around to help?

Well today we talk about already existing marine technology and personal that can help.   I am happy to welcome our guest and Marine Expert Chad Fuhrmann to IMPACT!

Chad is the founder and CEO of Chaos Ready Inc., a marine industry nonprofit that focuses on recognizing the inherent disaster and humanitarian capabilities of commercial marine assets.  He is a maritime subject matter expert with over 25 years of management, consulting, and oceangoing experience. He has worked internationally as a licensed marine engineer and consultant with a focus on marine assurance, engineering, investigations, and a variety of specialized maritime consulting functions.  He volunteers his time with industry groups including subcommittees and workgroups within U.S. Federal Advisory Committees and various industry organizations.

See more on Chad N. Fuhrmann Founder / CEO Chaos Ready here:  ChaosReady.org

#chaosready #emergencyresponse #osv #naturaldisastereresponse #hurricanes 

Our guest today is a high level business consultant, high-performance coach, multimillion-dollar business owner, athlete,and best-selling author. Please welcome Kate McKay to IMPACT!

Her book lays out the steps necessary to claim our best selves by embracing health, wealth and positive emotional and mental well-being.

Kate shares actionable tips from my new book, “Claim Your Inner Warrior: How to Live a Life of Courage and Unleash Your Personal Power.”

And also soon to be re-released best selling book  “Claim Your Inner Badass”

As a high performance coach and strategist, Kate gives counsel to individuals and business to help tap into her clients core values and what is holding them back from greater success and fulfillment. 

Among other topics, She provides expert insights on:

Kate has extensive media experience. Past and upcoming engagements include:

@iamkatemckay @katemckaycoach

Our guests today are a team of eco-adventurers currently producing a Docu-Series based on a massive road trip from Alaska to Patagonia using Electric Cars, they will be visiting and interviewing some extraordinary organizations that are creating solutions for a sustainable future.  Please welcome Martin, Oli and Tuti of Electric Americas! Martin, an extreme sports enthusiast who has been living in San Francisco, decided to return to Uruguay with his family without using fossil fuels. He recruited two of his life-long friends, Oliver and Maria (Tuti), to partake in this adventure while raising awareness of climate change. Martin and Oliver met through their love of extreme sports, and Tuti and Oliver connected by working together in photography and video production. Together with Martin’s wife and newborn son, the team is crossing the Americas in an electric car, driving 20,000 miles in six months and through twelve countries. They will work with local governments, organizations, and schools to engage people in the climate change discussion and promote sustainability initiatives. They will also incorporate their passion for extreme sports to encourage people to reconnect with nature. For more information:   Youtube: The project: https://youtu.be/OFYJBessHGY Email: info@electricamericas.com Website: www.electricamericas.com  Instagram: @electric_americas  Twitter: @Electr_Americas Youtube: Electric Americas Latest Blog: https://electricamericas.com/prince-william-sound-alaska/ CleanTechnica story: https://cleantechnica.com/2022/06/12/electric-americas-foundation-is-filming-a-documentary-driving-the-pan-american-highway-in-2-tesla-evs/   @Electricamericas #electricamericas #tesla #sustainability #ecoadventure @electric_americas @electrictechnica @cleantechnica @alaskatopatagonia    If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to IMPACT   This episode is Sponsored by:   

Today our guest is the Ocean Conservation Coordinator from the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS-BC)  – British Columbia Chapter Please welcome Carlo Acuña to IMPACT!   If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to IMPACT   This episode sponsored by :  

Our guest today is an award-winning documentary filmmaker – We are here to talk about her most recent film CoExtinction the plight of our southern resident killer whales please welcome Elena Jean to IMPACT!   If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to IMPACT   This episode sponsored by :  

Our guest today works with the RainCoast Conservation Foundation - a non-profit, empowered by research to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of coastal British Columbia Please welcome Chelsea Greer to IMPACT!   If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to IMPACT    This episode is sponsored by Hollyhock -  dedicated to helping create a better future via education and personal sharing.  www.hollyhock.ca   Full Bio: Chelsea Greer is an emerging conservation scientist with an interest in animal ethics and coexistence. She holds a MSc in Geography from the University of Calgary and a BSc in Applied Animal Biology from the University of British Columbia.    Chelsea currently works with Raincoast Conservation Foundation - a non-profit organization made up of a team of conservationists and scientists empowered by our research to protect the lands, waters, and wildlife of coastal British Columbia.    Chelsea joined the Raincoast team in 2021 to help develop the Wolf Conservation Program and continues to coordinate and deliver the program’s various initiatives. Raincoast’s wolf initiatives are working toward implementation of provincial policy that respects the welfare of wolves and their ecological role. This includes putting an end to the killing of wolves in BC for the purposes of predator control, trophy, and perceived competition for shared prey.    Raincoast is currently raising funds to stop commercial trophy hunting in more than a quarter of the Great Bear Rainforest in BC. Purchasing the Southern Great Bear Rainforest Tenure, which covers 18,239 km2, protects wolves and dozens of other species from being commercially trophy hunted because it gives Raincoast the exclusive rights to commercially guide trophy hunters. Raincoast currently controls the commercial hunting rights in five tenures, more than 38,000 km2 of the BC coast – an area larger than Vancouver Island or the entire country of Belgium.   ● Safeguarding Coastal Carnivores in the Southern Great Bear Rainforest tenure: https://www.raincoast.org/trophy-hunt/   ● Take action to protect BC Wolves: https://www.raincoast.org/wolves/   Social platforms: ● Twitter: @chelgreer @raincoast ● Instagram: @raincoastconservation ● Website: www.raincoast.org ● Email: chelsea@raincoast.org

Our guest today is an engineer, entrepreneur and environmentalist who cares deeply about the impact of climate change on future generations.  Please welcome Scott Sinclair to IMPACT   If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to IMPACT    This episode is sponsored by :  -    

Our guest today has been featured in The New York Times, is a best-selling author, and helps frustrated professionals, seeking more meaning and purpose through full time travel, with the tools, resources and confidence to make it happen.  Please welcome Heather Markel to IMPACT!   If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to IMPACT    This episode is sponsored by :  -    

Our guest today has a Masters Degree in Biological Sciences and is a Research and Engagement Officer for the Ancient Forest Alliance.   Please welcome Ian Thomas to IMPACT. If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to IMPACT @realimpactpod This episode is sponsored by :  -    - The Pachamama Alliance -Empowering indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve their land & culture  www.pachamama.org Bio: Ian is a Research and Engagement officer for the Ancient Forest Alliance,  a non-profit organization working to protect BC’s endangered old-growth forests. He works with the AFA to explore and document at-risk ancient forests, raise awareness of these precious ecosystems, and to engage with communities on strategies for forest conservation.  A biologist by training, Ian received his Master’s Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Windsor in Ontario. Ian’s work as a wildlife biologist has taken him to wild places across Canada. From the depths of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest to the boreal forests of Saskatchewan; to seabird islands in the Maritimes, as well as further abroad to the cloud forests of South America, and to far-flung islands in the Tropical Pacific, these journeys have instilled in him a deep love and reverence for the dwindling wild places of the world. Ian is a passionate bird-watcher and naturalist, as well as a fanatical big-tree hunter. He is happiest when thrashing through dense underbrush, scrambling over deadfall, and wading through icy streams in search of scarce groves of undiscovered giants that still survive in the remote corners of coastal BC. (I don't have any social media platforms to link to) Ian’s work takes him to wild places across Canada. From the depths of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest to the boreal forests of Saskatchewan; to seabird islands in the Maritimes, as well as further abroad to the cloud forests of South America and to far-flung islands in the Tropical Pacific, these journeys have instilled in him a deep love and reverence for the dwindling wild places of the world. He works with the AFA to explore and document at-risk ancient forests, raise awareness of these precious ecosystems, and to engage with communities on strategies for forest conservation. Cause to support:  Nature Based Solutions Foundation: naturebasedsolutionsfoundation.org Ancient Forest Alliance:  https://ancientforestalliance.org @AncientForestalliance #forests #ancientforests #oldgrowth #endangeredecosystems #naturebasedsolutions #thewoldernesscommittee #Great Bear Rainforest #fairycreek

Our guest today says  "Balance is BS” and she has even written a best selling book about it.   She is a recognized entrepreneur, mum of two young girls, wife and artist (former songwriter and forever painting) and a true Power House making a huge IMPACT!   Tamara started her first business at the age of 19 years old after graduating from university with a Bachelor of Visual Arts. This marketing agency is still in operation and services national and international clients, as well as the businesses she owns under her investment company.   Tamara and her agency specialized in online sales which lead her to become a sort- after expert on the topic. Tamara travels internationally speaking on the topic of how to grow businesses online, as well as sharing her experience in growing wellness brands from under $1M to over $10M without capital.   Her ‘sweat equity’ model saw swift success, leading to her winning a range of global awards including a Gold Stevie® Awards for Women in Business for ‘Fast Growing Company of the in 2016. Tamara’s focus is now on ethical brands in the Beauty and Wellness space. All her brands follow a strict mandate; Vegan, Cruelty-free, clean, female founded, sustainable and impactful. All products have giving embedded as a cost of goods, generating impacts to United Nations Sustainability Goals.   Tamara has since delved into the world of Community Channel Marketing (CCM) which aims to disrupt the Multi-level Marketing (MLM)/direct selling industry. Her online channel ‘Beusail’ is designed to promote ethical brands, whilst developing the next wave of female entrepreneurs.   Beusail is a new breed of online marketplace whereby anyone can ‘co-sell’ products with 2 clicks of a button and earn up to 30% commission on every sale. Consumers can leverage their power of influence on their social media channels to gain additional source of income.   Tamara’s legacy is to contribute 10M Buy1Give1 impacts per annum. As a subscriber to the ‘profit and purpose’ philosophy, Tamara passionately believes business will change the world’s problems, not government. She also acknowledges that this is no longer isolated to billionaire entrepreneurs but businesses of any size.   Originally a member of The Entrepreneurs Organization (EO), Tamara was the first president in Queensland to take the role in under three years as a member. With her business interests now being in America, along with her focus on impact, Tamara is a founding member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) Impacts Chapter, as well as a YPO Hollywood chapter.   Please welcome Tamara Loehr!   TRIBAL LEADER † MAGIC MAKER TAMARA.LOEHR@BEUSAIL.COM Www.tamaraloehr.com   YPO Impacts Chapter (Founding Member) ✨ YPO  Mentoring Chair ✨ YPO Hollywood Member Park 2000, Suite 50, 2550 E. Chandler Ave, Las Vegas NV 89120 (702) 823 0365     beusail.com Facebook: Beusail Instagram: Beusail    If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe.   This episode is sponsored by:

The Endangered Ecosystems Alliance (EEA) is a non-profit conservation organization founded in September of 2018 by Canadian conservationist Ken Wu, working for the science-based protection of all native ecosystems and to support ecosystem literacy.   For over 30 years, Ken has been working to protect nature in Canada. Today, he is one of the country’s most experienced working conservationists and currently serves as the Executive Director and Founder of the Endangered Ecosystems Alliance, a national organization working to advance the science-based protection of Canada’s most endangered ecosystems.   He was also the Executive Director of Ancient Forest Alliance and of the Wilderness Committee's Victoria chapter, and before that ran various smaller conservation groups.  To day we chat with both Ken and Celina Starnes  EEA's operations and outreach director.   If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to IMPACT @realimpactpod    This episode is sponsored by :  -      

Today we talk about ADHD and Dyslexia as super powers with our guest and founder of Your Parenting Partner and the host of a popular podcast for busy moms, called Parenting In The Thick Of It.  Please welcome Louise Clarke to IMPACT.  

We are so honored to have this guest on for a second time to start our 2nd season of IMPACT. He is a keeper of Ancient Andean Wisdom, Co-Founder of Children of the Seven Rays and is a world renowned spiritual teacher and guide best known for his heart-centered and humble approach to healing and spirituality.   Please welcome our good friend Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta. If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe. Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta is a Traditional Curandero (Healer) from Cusco, Peru who has been trained and initiated in the Wisdom Teachings of the Andes. Jhaimy began his initiation onto this path at a young age as an apprentice to his Traditional Elders and has now walked the committed path of a Wisdomkeeper for over 30 years.

Our guest today is currently the Board Chair for Protect Our Winters Canada - an environmental group focused on fighting climate change.  He is consistently listed by media outlets as one of the most influential skiers of all time.   Mike founded Switchback Entertainment - a video production company specializing in outdoor adventure films and commercials and today we are here to talk about his newest film Sam and me - Lessons from a Life on Snow - Please welcome to IMPACT Mike Douglas!  

Our guest today leads Greenpeace Canada’s nature and food campaign, whose purpose is to maintain life on Earth in all its diversity.  He has been working in environmental justice and human rights advocacy for over 15 years and has been with Greenpeace Canada for a decade in a variety of positions. Please welcome:  Shane Moffatt   Shane's Twitter: @GreenShaneM   If you like what we are doing please like,  share and subscribe.   This Episode sponsored by:

Stephen Hohenrieder, CEO & Founder, Grounded Capital Partners In this role, Stephen brings a decade of focus on regenerative food systems, having invested, studied and collaborated across diverse categories of food and agriculture — proteins, fruits and vegetables, nuts and consumer packaged goods. His perspectives were shaped by a systems approach, the teachings of others, observations in exploring a thesis for how our food system is evolving, and a belief that all stakeholders are interdependent. Since 2017, Stephen has served as the CEO & CIO of Meyer Family Enterprises, an entrepreneurial impact-focused single-family office in the Napa Valley, where he oversees entities that include direct investments, real estate and farming. Stephen spent the first twelve years of his career investing across a broad range of assets, building and selling an SEC registered investment adviser, and leading a manufacturing company. He graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Agribusiness.   Contact info/ links to include: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-hohenrieder-5539803/    Grounded Capital Partners Website: https://www.groundedcapitalpartners.com/about    Written pieces and videos can be found here: https://www.groundedcapitalpartners.com/ideas   Recommended Films:

Foundation Training was born of out of necessity. In 2007 Eric Goodman was in his last year of chiropractic school gaining knowledge and skills but remaining debilitated by back pain that had followed him for years. He was advised to get spinal fusion surgery, but after deeply considering the effectiveness and physical toll it would take, declined this option. He instead worked to create a better solution. This choice became the catalyst for his life’s work which is known around the globe as Foundation Training - No more back pain - Ever.  Please Welcome our IMPACT guest Dr. Eric Goodman!   If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to our IMPACT Podcast.   This weekend episode is sponsored by:   

John Perkins’s books have helped me better understand something that has been puzzling me for a long time: Why have so many resource-rich countries in the developing world remained steadfastly poor? The answers he gives are both complex and uncomfortable, and none of us in the first world can ignore responsibility. Written by – Sting (musician) Johns new book: Touching the Jaguar (2020) tells the story of John’s journey from Amazonian shaman to economic hit man and then social/environmental activist. - Available on Amazon or wherever you buy your books.  www.johnperkins.org

This weeks guest is a TedX speaker, Author and Podcast Host she is co-founder and CEO of the wellness and walking community of 99 Walks, she is on a mission to combat loneliness and improve fitness, well-being and longevity through the transformative power of an intentional walking practice. Please welcome Joyce Shulman to IMPACT! https://www.joyceshulman.com  If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to our IMPACT Podcast. This weekend episode is sponsored by   

Tina Langdok is an Internationally recognized and Accredited Mindfulness Teacher and Professional Yoga Therapist.  She is a primary teacher with the Mindful Academy International, based in Spain and has assisted and taught with the founder, Kathy Ward, for numerous teacher trainings.   Tina has been practicing yoga and meditation for over 40 years and earned over 1000 hours of accreditation and training in Yoga, Yoga Therapy, Mudras, Pranayama, and Mindfulness.     Tina’s work inspires her clients to tune into their innate wisdom through connecting with the Energy Body that the yogi’s call Prana.  She applied these teachings to her son’s journey with cancer in 1993, as well as her own healing through a debilitating eating disorder in the 70s.  When she met Dr. Scott in 2018, she saw Prana in action, as his dedication to the practices brought healing and balance to his experience with ALS vis “the Prana Portal”.  Their work integrating Yoga and Mindfulness into Dr. Scott’s experience with ALS is featured in the 12-minute film Pizza & Prana, directed and produced by Chip Duncan.   Tina teaches regular workshops on Zoom that lead students through the teachings of Prana, from ancient wisdom to modern neuroscience, including a wide variety of practices and experiences.  She also teaches therapeutic group yoga classes, leads 8-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Courses and works with private clients through Trillium Studio which is located on third floor of her home in Milwaukee Wisconsin.       Power of Prana Workshops Discover and explore the Power of Prana in these 3 innovative workshops with Professional Yoga Therapist and Accredited Mindfulness teacher, Tina Langdok, IAYT (500) AMT (300) Saturdays, Oct 9, Nov 13, and Dec 11 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM On Zoom.     @Trilliumstudiomke www.trilliumstudiomke.com Pizza and Prana film:  https://vimeo.com/454406868   If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to our IMPACT Podcast.   This weekend episode is sponsored by:   

For almost 20 years our guest has been working in purpose-driven organizations that make a big change in the world. He is the current CEO of Hollyhock a not-for-profit dedicated to personal and professional development that advances consciousness, connection, and community toward solutions for a better future - please welcome Peter Wrinch to IMPACT!  www.hollyhock.ca   If you like what we are doing please like, share and subscribe to our IMPACT Podcast.   This weekend episode is sponsored by   

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Jhaimy is a respected Andean wisdom keeper & spiritual guide. He is a Traditional Curandero (Helaer) from Cusco, Peru who has been trained and initiated in the wisdom teachings of the Northern region of Peru, home to the ancient lineage of the Sacred Plant medicine known as Wachuma or San Pedro. Jhaimy began his initiation onto this path at a young age and has apprenticed with Master Teachers in the Alchemical mystery teachings of transformation and transmutation.

As a keeper of Ancient Wisdom, Jhaimy has been invited to share his knowledge and lead ceremonies at conferences, workshops and spiritual tours throughout Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Brazil and most recently in Spain and Sweden. He also holds a degree in Tourism from La Universidad Andina del Cusco and has presented lectures and public talks at Trent University as an invited guest of the Indigenous Studies Department. 

He is a regular featured guest speaker in events across Canada and Europe as part of the Andean Wisdom Teachings series through Children of the Seven Rays and is best known for his heart-centered and humble approach to healing and spirituality. Today, Jhaimy continues to be committed to the service of love and through ceremony, ritual and healing practices he supports people in moving past their limitations in order to liberate and connect with their heart and their purpose.  

Jhaimy Alvarez-Acosta has led journeys to Peru for Sacred Earth Journeys. If you are interested in creating a custom tour with Jhaimy, please contact us for a quote!

This week on IMPACT: Hayley Winter discusses mental health and in these uncertain times how we can bring more alignment into our days. Bio: Hayley Winter is a Certified Meditation Teacher and Life Coach, we will discuss mental health and how we can bring more alignment to our days, especially when the world seems so uncertain. Please welcome Hayley Winter. Hayley is originally from Napier, New Zealand. Moved to Canada 20 years ago. Founder of Refuel Health & Wellness - One-on-one life coaching, wellness retreats, personal training and positive mental health workshops. She's a single mum to a wonderful 10 year old son named Ethan. She's a Certified Mediation Teacher, Life Coach Practitioner and Personal Trainer. She’s passionate about helping others gain greater inner peace, self confidence, clarity and finding purpose in their life. Instagram: @refuelfit Facebook: refuelfit Website: www.refuelhealthandwellness.com Positive mental health video link for school workshops: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xdn60s38t67dy6d/HayleyWinter%20-%20PositiveMentalHealthWorkshops%20%28Feb20%29.mp4?dl=0

Dr. Martin Haulena graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1993 and completed a Master's degree in pathobiology from the University of Guelph in 1999. Dr. Haulena was the Staff Veterinarian at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA for nine years and is currently Staff Veterinarian at the Vancouver Aquarium. His special interests are in the medical management of aquatic animals—particularly marine mammals—with emphasis on innovative diagnostic methods such as MRIs, endoscopy and sonography, developing safe anesthetic protocols and improving surgical techniques.

WILD PACIFIC RESCUE a new TV show follows Marty and the amazing marine mammal rescue team, showcasing all of the incredible things they do to save the marine mammals in the area. We are delighted to have Marty on our show!

Tommy currently lives in London UK and describes himself as a small time philanthropist who brings purpose to his work in enterprise technology, by helping fund charitable projects around the globe.

Tommy is a young game changer working to shake up the status quo of capitalism by creating more value via the adoption of a triple bottom line. 

Today we talk about Blockchain and how crypto currencies can massively IMPACT our modern world.  Is this the next .COM boom?.  We have invited Ryan Mongan to our IMPACT Podcast  to chat about this new phenomenon.  

Ryan is an engineer & serial entrepreneur and has created several niche and very popular brands.   In 2017 a friend of his reached out to see if he was interested in mining cryptocurrency.  A super steep learning curve ensued.

Ryan found himself traveling to China to negotiate computer components directly from manufacturers while at the same time designing a facility that could handle all the heat in the coming summer months.  Stick with us to hear more and please welcome Ryan Mongan to our show!

Jonathan Domsky coaches entrepreneurial leaders to help you untangle the clutter so that you have a business and life that are easy, meaningful, and joyous. An entrepreneur since he was 24 years old, Jonathan uses many of the same tools as a traditional business coach—goal setting, accountability, best practices. But his purpose in life is teaching personal mastery. Jonathan is a personal growth athlete. He has read thousands of books, attended dozens of programs, finding solutions to these questions—

How can you get better at navigating life’s challenges? How to find a path that fills you with more meaning? How can you learn to be happier now that you ever were in the past?

For more than thirty-five years, The Duncan Entertainment Group has created documentaries for release to broadcast networks, streaming services, and educational platforms around the world. Chip and his team also volunteer annually to support the global not-for-profit community in service of humanitarian objectives. Using film and photography to build bridges among culturally and spiritually diverse communities is a core value behind their work.

David Ash is a full-time investor, career entrepreneur, philanthropist and author of Simple Wealth: Six Proven Principles For Financial Freedom,  available January 2021.

Kelly Mason is an Impact Filmmaker and award-winning producer, director and cinematographer. Kelly became the first female Cinematographer in the union of IATSE (ICG 669) and her resumé consists of working with A-list celebrities on union productions for Netflix, Warner Bros., Merchant Ivory, Disney, Apple TV and many others.

Nigel And Devon chat with David Ash about his life and his philanthropical journey. 

Welcome to the IMPACT Podcast with Nigel Bennett and Devon Kenzo featuring game changers who make our planet a better place.

Nigel Bennett and Devon Kenzo discuss our oceans, coastlines, and plastic pollution with Lilly Woodbury from Surfrider Pac Rim

A podcast featuring “The Game Changers.” People who are making the world a better place for all life on our big blue planet. Join Nigel and Devon Kenzo and their guests as they share raw and inspiring real life stories that will help you improve not just your own lives but the lives of everyone around you.

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