We have partnered with Media Maya to talk about Bermuda's upcoming Election. Our host and Maya talk about topics ranging from racial identity in politics to a collective vision for Bermuda.  We talk about controversial Topics like are we still associating each party to a race, how has the Westminster system hindered the growth on the island, and much more. 

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No.13 Let's talk about Bermuda's Election with Media Maya

Catalyst Conversation thanks Aminah for coming on our show to talk about the state of Bermuda through the lens of youth point of view. We look at topics surround independence, LGBT rights, gang violence, and so much more.  We would also like to note that the show will be taking time to build season 2 of the podcast, we are looking to come back on June 1.  Thank you for your support! 

No.12 Bermuda, are you ready for the Youth Quake? Because we are!

Our second episode with Brittany looks at the province's indie music scene; our host has an interest in Tourism in particular when it comes to product development. He believes the province's Indie music scene has the potential to attract new visitors into the province through concerts and festivals.  Welcome Brittany to our show, as we dive into music and festivals, and the province's ecosystem of indie music. 

No.11 Indie Music? New Brunswick's new tourism attraction?

We welcome Brittany McQuinn to our show because we loved chatting with her; we have her for a two-part series, the first episode walks you through how religion has affected her life. The second episode talks about her journey to build Bleum, which is a pop duo that she has created with her music partner Daniel!  To stay updated with Bleum follow and support:  https://www.instagram.com/bleummusic/ https://fanlink.to/visitbybleum 

No.10 Lets talk about religion, and how it is shaped our lives

Cherise is a shero that is claiming her destiny through journalism and podcasting-and is unapologetic about it! Our host had a fanboy moment and enjoyed talking about experiential learning within the province, the future of journalism and much more. If you want to stay updated with Cherise's work, check out the following: Huddle.Today:  https://huddle.today/news/ Stange Grooves: https://strangegrooves.com

No.09 Lets talk about Journalism

Katherine and our host do a deep dive into common themes they have found throughout doing the podcast, well talking about experiential learning within the province, mental health, and so much more.  Follow us on:  https://twitter.com/catalystconvo https://www.facebook.com/catalystconvo/

No.08 Kiki Time with Kat & Kj: Podcast Check In

Today’s episode is the final piece of our student union series, I had the pressure of travelling to my Alma Mater to speak to our next guest who is very much an opinionated student leader who has an interest in the health care system within New Brunswick-he helps me understanding “the beast” well providing some interesting commentary . Help me welcome Patrick to our show.  General Information:  Horizon Health Network: https://en.horizonnb.ca List of Health Facilities: https://en.horizonnb.ca/home/facilities-and-services/facilities.aspx?cat=1&type=health Vilalité Health Network: https://www.vitalitenb.ca/en List of Health Facilities: https://www.vitalitenb.ca/en/service-points/health-centres 

No.07 Trying to understanding New Brunswick's health care system

Today’s guest is another student leader who is leading the charge to showcase cuts towards student financial aid within New Brunswick. He is a university student, advocate, and president of the University of New Brunswick Student Union.  This is his first year within his student politics career, and he is starting swinging. So ladies, and gentlemen, them’s, and they’s-I would like to welcome Craig to our show…..  

No.06 Trying to understand postsecondary education in New Brunswick

We welcome Emelyana Titarenko; she is the president of the Mount Allison student union, chair of the New Brunswick Student Alliance, and a board director of the Canadian Alliance of Student Association. This episode is designed to explain what is student politics, and how important the student movement has been for the Country of Canada.  To stay updated with these organizations, feel free to view their websites:  http://masu.ca https://www.nbsa-aenb.ca https://www.casa-acae.com 

No.05 The Untold Story of Student Politics

Okay Yall, we are doing something a little different, every fourth episode we will be doing a deep dive about life, with a close friend of mine. That friend is Katherine, or as I like to call her Kat, she is one of the queens in my life-and I love regular Kiki sessions Now, for those of you that dont know what a Kiki is- it is a good time, including music, good friends, and in our case a bottle of red wine, some Bermudian swizzle, and deep chats about social issues. Now I would like to give a disclaimer, this episode is raw, long, and because it was recorded in a storm, our good friend Mother Nature, wanted to join the conversation. So Ladies and Gentleman, them’s and they’s, I would like to welcome you to Kiki Time with Kat & Kj.

No.04 Kiki Time with Kat & Kj: Who are we?

Good Morning, Good Evening, Good Afternoon, I am your host kj and welcome to Catalyst Conversation with yours truly.  uh, so I am single, and as I journey through the maze of New Brunswick's love scene-I am continually struggling to negotiate the cross-cultural divide when it comes to entering a multicultural relationship.   Today's guests have been doing it for close to a decade, and during this episode, they walk me through what it takes to bring two nations together through love.  So Ladies and gentlemen, thems, and they help me welcome Edward’s Family to our show.

No.03 Cross-Cultural relationships with the Edwards

This episode is apart of understanding the barriers when it comes to diversity and inclusion within the province of New Brunswick. Our guest does a deep dive into his experience with microaggressions, and how over time it has impacted his life.  To follow TJ, view:  https://medium.com/@thandiwe.mccarthy 

No.02 Dealing with microaggression in New Brunswick, Canada

Today we have a special guest; this guest is on my New Brunswickers to watch list, we have been close through the good, the bad, and the ugly of our careers. I can genuinely say she is the definition of a Boss Lady who is taking a stand and is making her mark on the province's start-up community. She is a Queen, she is a goddess, and one day she will run this province. So ladies, and gentleman, thems, and theys-I would like to welcome Kayla Johnson to our show.

No.01 Changing the mindset, and creating your own business with Kayla Johnson

An introduction monologue to the guy behind the mic, and the idea of "Catalyst Conversation." This podcast is looking to start the conversation, about what does the future look like, and how has the past shaped our present.

No.00 What is the Catalyst Conversation?

Catalyst Conversation (CC) is a growing platform that uses multiple mediums to encourage its audience to think outside of the box, with a splash of fun and understanding.

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