2020 has been difficult, there’s no question about it, but we’re here to celebrate the good that came of it - because there was also plenty of that. ? Steven and Crystal were thrilled to meet up with a few of their favourite people from the social innovation space!  Rachel Berdan, Greg Hemmings, and Katie Allen are lovely folks to spread some holiday cheer ? ??  with and reorient around the good that came from 2020 and look longingly ahead for all of the great changes to come next year. ? ?If you’re looking to hear some good old fashioned good news, and real conversation, belly up to the bar!  ? ? ?  Everyone is welcome here. ?Disclaimer: This episode’s bar setting is fictional. The show was recorded over Zoom in order to be compliant with current pandemic protocols.More Show Stuff...Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts. 

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Our Holiday Special, with Special Guests Rachel Berdan, Greg Hemmings, & Katie Allen

This episode we are talking with Janelle Benjamin, Founder and CEO of All Things Equitable, a firm that addresses inequities in the workplace for all historically marginalized groups. This is an interview you don’t want to miss, beginning with Janelle’s own story of discrimination, what inspired her to create her company, and the importance of addressing these pivotal issues in a time of societal unrest.You can also check out Janelle's YouTube series, White & Woke at Work: https://bit.ly/31xWSSCMore Show Stuff...Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Addressing Inequities & White Privilege In The Workplace with Janelle Benjamin, Founder & CEO of All Things Equitable

This week we had a fabulous interview with Jessica van Thiel (left) and Shivani Singh (right) of Pathfinder. Their mission is a 3-pronged approach, working with social entrepreneurs, academia and policy makers to protect and enable the world’s most vulnerable. They are truly inspirational folks, so tune in!More Show Stuff...Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.     

Creating Solutions That Protect & Enable The World’s Most Vulnerable with Shivani Singh & Jessica van Thiel of Pathfinder.

This week Crystal & Steven chatted with Dale McDermott Chief Operating Officer for the CGLCC, an organization focused on bringing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs together from across Canada with the aim of supporting them to become even more successful.CGLCC has a number of cool events coming up, including its 2020 Black & White Gala. It's a free event and this year being hosted online.More Show Stuff...Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Galvanizing LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs From Across Canada with Dale McDermott, COO at CGLCC

Chris Marquis is a Professor at Cornell University teaching Sustainable Global Enterprise. He is a prolific writer, having just published his latest book, "Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism". Join Crystal & Steven as they delve into what it means to adopt sustainable practices in business and getting to the bottom of what doing "better business" really means.More Show Stuff...Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Sustainable Business & B Corporations with Chris Marquis, Author & Educator

Joining Steven and Crystal in the cockpit this week is one of Canada's OG sustainability proponents, Bob Willard. With 6 books and over 1300 public speaking engagements to his credit, not to mention a PhD in sustainability, this is the guy to help lead us all out of the mess we've created for ourselves. Drawing from his recently published white paper, “7 Bold Strokes To Save Our World”, Bob provides no-nonsense guidance for today's business leaders regarding their role in helping the global community crawl out of our current circumstance. Take a listen!Check Out “7 Bold Strokes To Save Our World”Access Bob's substantial resource library here!More Show Stuff...Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Global Survival, Sustainable Business, & Getting Stuff Done! With Bob Willard of Sustainability Advantage

Our interview this week with Political Theorist & Author, David Moscrop, covered a lot of terrain, including some of his writing on the WE charity scandal, as well as the Federal Government’s response to supporting small businesses during and post pandemic. This is one you don’t want to miss! ???Check out David’s recent articles in the Washington Post:Misplaced lack of trust in the state is at the heart of Canada’s WE Charity scandalCanada’s fiscal snapshot looks grim. But we can transform the country for the betterBook: Too Dumb for Democracy? Why We Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better OnesMore Show Stuff...Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Unravelling WE, Supporting Small Biz, White Supremacy, & Cults with David Moscrop, Political Theorist, Columnist, & Author

  This episode is one that you don’t want to miss! ? Crystal and Steven engage with Annamie Paul, Candidate for the Green Party of Canada, on issues of Canadian systemic racism, indigenous history and colonialism, the path to a green economy, and the importance of women in power and leadership. ????? Learn more about Annamie Paul More Show Stuff... Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍?? Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ? Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.  

Systemic Racism, Colonialism, The Green Economy, & Women In Power with Annamie Paul, Candidate for the Green Party of Canada

 A fascinating and heartfelt conversation with Amita Kuttner. Amita holds a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics, as well as being a candidate for Leader of the Green Party of Canada. This interview swings from a philosophical perspective on the cosmos to dealing with loss, the pandemic, and the urgency of the climate crisis. ????? Learn more about Amita Kuttner Don’t miss this timely episode! ???   More Show Stuff... Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍?? Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ? Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Black Holes, Climate Action, Green Politics, & Star Trek with Amita Kuttner

A fascinating and heartfelt conversation with Amita Kuttner. Amita holds a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics, as well as being a candidate for Leader of the Green Party of Canada. This interview swings from a philosophical perspective on the cosmos to dealing with loss, the pandemic, and the urgency of the climate crisis. ?????Learn more about Amita KuttnerDon’t miss this timely episode! ??? More Show Stuff...Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Ep16: Black Holes, Climate Action, Green Politics, & Star Trek with Amita Kuttner

 A fascinating conversation this week with Michael Smith, co-founder of the newly formed Save Small Business which is currently tackling the government’s Rent Relief Programme. Are landlords being stubborn in refusing to sign on? What needs to be resolved in the short-term to support our small businesses, and what are our long-term plans to foster this pivotal sector? ☕️????Don’t miss this timely episode! ???Are you a small business having difficulty implementing rent relief? We'd love to hear from you! ✍?? Message us on social media or drop us an email at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com More Show Stuff...Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Ep15: Rent Relief Programme...Not Such A Relief After All! with Michael Smith, Co-Founder of Save Small Business

 This week we connected with Darcy Higgins, a food, community, and sustainability advocate and consultant in Toronto. He’s also a Partner at Building Roots which exists to enable people to create socially cohesive communities, while envisioning vibrant, resilient neighbourhoods. And they do this through some pretty cool initiatives. ?????You can Buy A Basket ? by visiting https://buildingroots.ca/donate/ More Show Stuff...Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Ep14: Local Food, Community, & Sustainability with Darcy Higgins, Partner at Building Roots

 Do you have a green thumb? Has self-isolation inspired you to get outside and start digging? This episode we caught up with horticulturist extraordinaire, Lisa Giroday, Co-Founder of Victory Gardens in Vancouver, who's been quite a busy bee as of late. ???Whether you are seasoned gardener, or thinking of planting that first perennial, you don't want to miss this show! ????Victory Gardens designs and builds gardens for restaurants, businesses, and residential clients, among others. They provide one on one and group education opportunities, offer organic maintenance services for food, fruit and perennial gardens, while aiming to transform urban and suburban environments into food focused ecological landscapes. Landscapes that are functional, beautiful, productive and sustainable.More Show Stuff...Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️? Or email us at fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.com | We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Stay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Ep13: Green Thumbs Up To Gardening In A Time Of Self-Isolation with Lisa Giroday, Co-Founder of Victory Gardens

 Long before the Covid-19 pandemic, Organic India USA was unwaveringly committed to elevating environmental stewardship beyond “sustainable” and "community focused" – incorporating biodynamic, regenerative farming practices and prioritizing the employment of women.The result of that vision has been the economic and cultural revitalization of rural farm communities with 3,000 farm partnerships as well as community health care, education, and inclusive social change for women. Steven and Crystal had the pleasure of speaking with Miguel Gil, CEO of Organic India USA and learned about an amazing initiative they have undertaken to help citizens proactively boost their immune systems. Give this one a listen for some inspiration! ?????How have you been doing during this time? We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Instagram: fastenyourseatbelts.podFacebook: fastenyourseatbelts.podEmail: fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.comCo-Pilots: Steven Hobé & Crystal WilsonStay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Ep12: Helping Spread Mental, Physical, & Emotional Wellbeing For All with Miguel Gil, CEO of Organic India USA

 Steven and Crystal take a slight detour from their usual business focus to check in on the kids. Dr. Kelly Blanchette, Ph.D. C.Psych. - Clinical Psychologist who works out of The Possibilities Clinic and FLEX Psychology, joins the Co-Pilots to talk about the impacts she's seeing on children and teens, and how the adults in their lives can help build resilience in them through this time of social isolation. Parents who have lost their jobs, or who are now working from home, and really anyone who has a relationship with a child at this time can benefit from Dr. Kelly's wisdom. ?????How have you been doing during this time? How are your kids doing? We'd love to hear from you! ✍??Instagram: fastenyourseatbelts.podFacebook: fastenyourseatbelts.podEmail: fastenyourseatbelts.pod@gmail.comCo-Pilots: Steven Hobé & Crystal WilsonStay connected with new episodes on all podcasting platforms, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, and more. ?Join the conversation on Instagram & Facebook ???✈️?Support our podcast! If you like our podcast and want to support us, check out: https://www.patreon.com/Fastenyourseatbelts.

Ep11: The Kids Are Alright, Right? How "The Shutdown" Is Impacting Children's Mental Wellness with Dr. Kelly Blanchette

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