S2: Episode 11: Abbiola Ballah, M..A, Founder & CEO, Phern Education Studios
Abbiola is an entrepreneur who was born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago. She assists entrepreneurs and business owners from all over the world to integrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) into their organizations and practices. Abbiola has the unique perspective of having lived in a variety of countries including…
S2: Episode 10: Gretchen Rock, One Half of an Inter-Racial Couple
Gretchen and Ken Rock have been married for 52 years. Through these years, they have lived the reality that inter-racial couples have faced forever. This episode of Career Resilience talks about how they have been resilient as an amazing couple who knew they could conquer anything. We also hear about…
S2: Episode 9: Katrina Widener, Solopreneur and Business Coach
Kickass Coach is how Katrina styles her approach to the work she does with her clients. This Minneapolis solopreneur has a ton of words of wisdom. From her own experience of being laid off repeatedly due to re-structuring or her thought processes about career decisions and managing the day to…
S2: Episode 8: Marcella Trembley: Scientist, Artist and a Canadian in Switzerland
Career Growth and Brave Choices – Marcella is one of those people who are open to change and seizing the possibilities in life. Growing up in Lambeth, Ontario, she became a business owner and worked on developing her artistic talent. She switched to science and made the move to Switzerland…
S2: Episode 7: Sarah Lempa: A Location-Independent Career
Many of us have wondered what it would be like to travel the world while pursuing a career. Sarah decided it was time to take a risk and traveled to over forty countries while building her writing portfolio. While this may feel like a dream scenario for some, it comes…
S2: Episode 6: Jag Siva, Stay-at-Home Dad
“I’ve managed people before, and this is all about prioritizing things and having a schedule, having objectives, managing a team.” Jag Siva joins us today to discuss the challenges and realities he’s faced in his career transition when moving from his high-powered career in telecom to becoming a full-time stay…
S2: Episode 5: Rob Austin – International Career Path
“Before you accept an opportunity, make sure you’re convinced it’s winnable.” Rob’s career has spanned a variety of academic and business ventures. An American, Rob has worked in the U.S., Europe and in Canada. He is currently with London, Ontario’s prestigious Ivey School of Business. Rob has been widely published…
S2: Episode 4: Lindsy Coll – Balancing Career and Being a Single Mom
“Manage your expectations of yourself; it’s okay not to do everything. Give yourself grace and compassion.” For single parent, Lindsy Coll managing both her career and taking care of her three year old son is a challenge, but one that is absolutely worthwhile. Having an active son and a busy…
S2: Episode 3: Ed Holder – A Commitment to Community
“We are all the sum of everything we have done.” True words from Ed Holder, the Mayor of London Ontario. Ed (which he prefers to be called) has had success, failure, loss and wins; he is the epitome of resilience. Focus and purpose have been the driving force behind Ed’s…
S2: Episode 2: Chris Pulford – Neuro-Diversity
“There’s something to be said for sticking with it. You’ve only really failed once you have stopped, just keep going. It may take you a little longer, which it did for me at certain points, but if you get to the finish line you wanted, it’s totally fine.” Chris was…
