Coffee With Genny B: Recent Episodes
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Coffee with a friend is like capturing joy in a cup. Welcome to the Coffee with Genny B Podcast. Hosted by Genny B, a lover of all things coffee. Each week Genny will chat about connecting over coffee, what brings her joy and everything in between. A lot can happen over coffee so grab a cup, sit back and enjoy!
In this episode, Genny spoke about being inspired by the song, “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith to talk about walking. And speaking of inspiration, she shared the story of how Aerosmith was inspired to write this song.
Genny shared that according to vocabulary.com, there are 25 ways of walking such as hiking, strolling, and striding. And, depending on the type of walking you do, it will determine the different types of benefits that you can experience. For instance, the physical benefits of walking include strengthening bones and muscles; improving muscle endurance and cardiovascular fitness; maintaining healthy body weight; and aiding in digestion. And even though it is recommended you walk a minimum of 10,000 steps per day, just walking 30 minutes per day will still give you all those physical benefits.
In addition, walking can help with mental and emotional health by reducing stress and anxiety, lifting your spirits, and boosting your energy. As well, walking releases endorphins that make you feel good and increases serotonin, which makes you feel happy.
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“As a roaster, you need to have a passion for coffee, a passion for people, and immense pride in your work.” - Adri Roux, Owner of Rouxbean Coffee Roastery
In this episode, Genny spoke with Matthew Sieben, owner of Railway Roasters. A chartered professional accountant and partnerships manager with Gustin Quon, he discovered his passion for coffee on a road trip driving a school friend to Victoria. Along the way, they stopped in Calgary and stayed at an Airbnb. The next morning, the owner took them to her favourite coffee shop, which was Phil & Sebastian, located in downtown Calgary. It was the first time Matthew had coffee that was “made with intention” and that was “pretty special”, which inspired him to want to know more about “this black bean water soup that we call coffee.”
After passing his CPA exam, he wanted to learn more about the roasting process so he took a course at Mill City Roasters in Minneapolis. And that started him on his “passion project” to create Railway Roasters, which is an homage to his family’s involvement with the CNN railway.
Matthew is participating as a vendor at the MB Food Fest on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the St Norbert Art Centre.
https://www.railwayroasters.com
https://www.instagram.com/railwayroasters/
https://www.mbfoodfest.ca/
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“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.”
Sir Edmund Hillary, New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, who along with his Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, were the first to set foot on the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1954.
In this episode, Genny spoke about the book, “The Mountain is You” by Brianna Wiest. She discovered an excerpt of Brianna’s book posted on Instagram and was so taken by her words that she wanted to buy a copy of her book. However, Genny chose instead to listen to the book on Audible during her morning walks.
In that book, Brianna spoke about self-sabotage; how we use coping mechanisms such as perfectionism, pride, or overthinking to deal with our unmet needs or suppressed emotions. It’s about identifying your behaviours to try and deal with those unmet needs without relying on those coping mechanisms. And it’s about paying attention to those triggers that produce feelings of anger, sadness, shame, or embarrassment that can stop us from fulfilling our goals.
Genny spoke about why people climb mountains. It’s because it is there. It’s a challenge and presents great difficulties. Humans typically delight in overcoming obstacles. And, to use climbing a mountain as a metaphor for life, it requires endurance, persistence and willpower.
To close, Genny encourages us to climb that mountain. It will be hard but it can change your life.
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Every business has a story. How are you telling yours?
That’s the first line you’ll see when you visit the Starling Social website.
In this episode, Genny spoke with Alyson Shane, President of Starling Social, an award winning, full service digital marketing agency celebrating 9 years in business. A writer, speaker, teacher and mentor, with more than 22 years experience publishing content on the web, Alyson leads a team of “nimble creatives” (as she fondly calls them), who bring a combined 100+ years of marketing experience to the table.
A graduate of the University of Winnipeg, with a BA in Rhetoric and Communication, Alyson has over 22 years experience publishing content on the web, and shared that writing has always been one of her favourite things to do. And she shares that love through her blog posts and weekly newsletter, where she includes information about what’s trending in the digital marketing world, and strategies and tips on everything from social media to growing your business.
https://starling.social/
https://www.instagram.com/starlingsocial
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“All around you are spirits, child. They live in the earth, the water, the sky. If you listen, they will guide you.”
Grandmother Willow, Pocahontas
In this episode, Genny shared her fascination with the spirit world. She referenced the movie, “Ghost” and that Whoopi Goldberg played a medium who could see and talk with spirits. Genny also spoke about the movie, “The Sixth Sense”, and spoke about her experience using the Ouija Board as a teenager.
To learn more about the spirit world, the after life, or whatever you want to call it, Genny spoke with Christine Colwell, co-owner of Energy Oasis Wellness Therapy (with Irene Wagner and Karen Small). A Certified Energy Practitioner, teacher and medium…who is also a finance and accounting professional, Christine’s passion is integrating and teaching a variety of energy healing modalities and how to apply these in everyday life.
Genny first met Christine when she booked a mini medium session on Zoom, where she was able to connect with her mom’s spirit, and she was eager to learn more about it. Christine spoke about Reiki and energy healing; about how spirits and angels are all around us as our guides. Christine also shared her experience as a child, having that connection with the spirit world, and how that has shaped her life over the years.
https://www.instagram.com/energyoasismb
Email – energyoasiswellness@gmail.com
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When you meet someone for the first time, you want to know who they are. So, your first questions might be, “So, tell me about yourself.” To which you might respond by telling them what you do for a living, share that you’re married and/or have kids and/or have grandchildren, and perhaps your hobbies. They might ask further questions or ask to clarify something, and this could go on talking about different aspects of who you are.
In episode 111, Genny shared that this is not really all of who you are. Because there is more to you than what you present to the world; what they see. This info you share is great to know, and it helps others understand who you are. But if you want to know more about yourself; and learn about what drives you, why you act a certain way, why you respond in a certain way, and why some things come so naturally to you, Genny shared there are different modalities, programs, and tests that will give you a better understanding of who you are.
She mentioned Astrology, the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs and the 16 Personalities, Human Design, and Clifton Strengths, and proceeded to share what she learned about herself.
Genny stressed that most of the info you find in a few of these modalities are more generic; that could apply to basically anyone. However, with Human Design and Clifton Strengths, it is truer to who you are. Regardless, it’s something that is fun and enjoyable, and interesting to learn about yourself.
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As an entrepreneur, it’s important to promote your business but sometimes, it can be a struggle to stay on top of social media, digital marketing, blogging, or SEO, especially when you’re not sure of what you’re doing. And never mind trying to keep in touch with your customers plus taking care of all the admin!
In episode 110, Genny spoke with Sherry Sobey, a creative consultant and visionary entrepreneur. With over a decade as an entrepreneur and owner of Generation Green, Sherry is also the co-founder (with Nancy Dutiame) of Made to Grow, a Winnipeg community of entrepreneurial women; and co-founder of the MB Food Fest (with Shawn Branson), an event that showcases made in Manitoba food and beverage vendors.
As well, Sherry is the founder of Venture Vault, a leading platform dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by start-ups, Sherry has curated a comprehensive resource hub that connects individuals and verified and vetted businesses, offering valuable services and expertise.
Sherry shared her own entrepreneurial journey, and why it’s important for her to offer her knowledge and expertise to local businesses via Made to Grown and Venture Vault, and why it’s important to support and promote local businesses via MB Food Fest.
The 3rd annual MB Food Fest will be held Sunday, September 17 at the St Norbert Arts Centre from 12:30 – 6:00 pm. Tickets are $25 per person.
https://www.venturevault.ca/
@venturevaulthub
https://www.mbfoodfest.ca/
@mbfoodfestevent
https://www.madetogrow.ca/
@madetogrowproject
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“It’s not you, it’s me.” That’s a common break-up line used by someone wishing to end a relationship. Instead of telling the other person how they feel and why they need to break up, they are showing compassion for the other person, by breaking it to them gently and taking the blame or taking responsibility for their part in the break-up.
In episode 109, Genny shared why she spoke about breaking up with someone, and suggested that perhaps we should break up with that part of ourselves; the part that isn’t working for us; that isn’t making us happy. She shared that when we do something wrong, we can be quick to blame ourselves, to berate ourselves, and basically, be mean to ourselves. We’re also quick to judge. Genny continued to say that sometimes, we not only overthink about a situation – assuming that something is wrong – but we start to ruminate, to internalize, even to project on something that we think might happen, and then we start to spiral out of control.
Genny shared that she went through a similar situation and reached out to her brother Ed, who not only managed to talk her down and explain to her what was happening, but suggested that she read the book, “Self-Compassion” – The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself - by Kristin Neff. This book made a huge difference to Genny and gave her the perspective to talk about it in this episode.
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When you think about marketing, communications, graphic design, or writing, you need to learn the basics and fundamentals first, and then you can consider how and where you will apply your talents and knowledge, and to whom.
In episode 108, Genny spoke with Ziv Traitelovich, a digital marketing expert and graphic designer, and creative communications leader. A Digital Marketing Manager at St. John Ambulance MB, NT & NR, Ziv is also a graduate of the Graphic Design program at Red River College and the Public Relations, Marketing and Strategic Communications program at the University of Winnipeg PACE, now a Graphic Design instructor at PACE for the past three years.
Ziv spoke about his work at St John Ambulance (SJA); how he was able to use his skills not only in digital marketing and graphic design but also in SEO, communications and social media marketing to successfully increase the digital presence and ranking of SJA in Manitoba and across Canada.
Ziv also spoke about two projects he is developing under the ZT brand. The first is ZT Creative, a digital contract-based marketing consultation agency primarily focused on working with the construction and trades industries. In addition, Ziv is also developing a CRM/SMMA system for these industries that will help streamline their business.
The second is ZT Academy, offering instruction on business communications, digital marketing, and graphic design, to former students, businesses, and anyone who is interested in learning these skills.
Website: https://www.zivtraitelovich.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zivtraitelovich/
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You have a big presentation to give, or you’re ready to land media interviews or you want to share your story. So, what do you do? You hire the best professional who provide you with the best training.
In episode 107, Genny spoke with Nicole Dubé, founder of DUBÉ MEDIA, A former news anchor and co-host of CTV Morning Live for the past 10 years, Nicole has over 20 years experience in media and journalism.
Nicole spoke about how she got started in journalism. A high school senior, she interviewed a coach who happened to work at the Hamilton Spectator. After the interview, the coach suggested she apply for a co-op position at the Hamilton Spectator. After she landed the job, she started working in the news room and was even published – 8 articles - and the rest is history.
Nicole spoke about her tenure at CTV Morning Live, about the 3 am alarm, and the importance of routines and keeping to a highly tightened schedule to help keep her life on track. She also spoke about how things shifted for her during the pandemic; and started to question who she was, what was her identity, and what she really wanted. After making the decision to leave her dream job, she thought about her skill sets, what she was passionate about, and where she can make a difference. She decided to launch her business, and leave the world of journalism to become an entrepreneur.
She wants to help people with media training, helping them with presentation coaching, and brush up on communication skills. Her why is that she wants to add value to her life and help people, and her core value of unity to help people communicate their perspectives in a why that people can actually listen.
She’s looking forward to continuing to find her flow, her zone of genius, and having fun.
Website: https://nicoledubemedia.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoledubemedia
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If you googled “body book”, the top response would be “The Body Book” by Cameron Diaz. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find a plethora of books about the body including “When the Body Says No” by Gabor Mate, “The Body” by Bill Bryson, “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk, and “The Body Knows” by Caroline Sutherland.
In episode 106, Genny shared what each of these books can offer you in terms of information and guidance. In particular, she mentioned that the book by Gabor Mate talks about the cost of hidden stress, and spoke about how stress had affected her skin. And the book by Caroline Sutherland tells us how to tune into your body, which is something she wishes she had done and shared how she hyper extended her left knee.
Genny shared that the body knows before the mind does, and shared that the mind has about 80,000 thoughts per day, about anything and everything, that are mostly useless and repetitive. However, the body gives us information all the time but the mind overrides those signals. It’s important that you listen to your body, not your mind.
Genny offered suggestions on how you can tune into your body by doing a body scan when you first wake up or throughout the day, to check for any aches or pains, or areas of concern. As well, she suggested you ask yourself how you’re feeling, as your emotions can affect how your body responds.
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Could you tell your story in 20 seconds? Hmmm…that doesn’t seem like a lot of time. But what if you had 400 seconds? Could you tell your story then?
In episode 105, Genny spoke with Justin Ladia, organizer of PechaKucha Winnipeg, the Manitoba chapter organized by the Graphic Designers of Canada. Created in Japan in 2003, PechaKucha (pronounced pechakcha) is Japanese for “chit chat”. It’s a free online and offline global storytelling platform that celebrates people, passion and creative thought. Through a 20 x 20 presentation format, a slide show of 20 images auto advances after 20 seconds in a non-stop presentation of 400 seconds.
A graphic designer with Tetro Design, a community organizer, a puzzle hunt hobbyist (and host of The Extraction – a podcast about puzzles), and one of the organizers of Ai-Kon, Winnipeg’s largest anime convention, Justin has organized PechaKucia since 2017. He started out by doing one of his own presentations and loved it so much that he wanted to become more involved.
Genny will be presenting at the next installment of PechaKucha Night Winnipeg Vol. 47 that will be held on Wednesday, June 28 at 7 pm at the Park Theatre Winnipeg. She’ll be sharing her story of Coffee with Genny B!
https://www.pechakucha.com/communities/winnipeg
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This episode is celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the Coffee with Genny B podcast. What started for Genny in the spring of 2021 as a “let’s try this podcast thing and see where it goes” is now a testament to how she has grown as a podcaster and interviewer, how she has found her voice, and how committed she is to continuing on her journey.
In this episode, Genny spoke with Matt Cundill, owner/operator of The Sound Off Media Company, an audio solutions group that provides voice overs, radio programming strategies, and podcast solutions. Matt also launches and manages podcasts for businesses, entrepreneurs, and performers.
Genny spoke about her experience working with Matt and his team; how that helped her continue to hone her craft and learn more about the podcast business; and how that allows her to do what she does best: tell her story and connect with her audience, and have meaningful conversations with her guests.
With over 25 years in radio, Matt shared a few of his experiences from those radio days, and shared how and why he transitioned into podcasting. He spoke about how podcasting has changed over the years, that anyone can do a podcast, and stressed the importance of just being yourself and sharing your voice.
As well, Matt is the host of three podcasts including the Sound Off Podcast, You May Also Like, and the Podcast Super Friends.
https://www.soundoffpodcast.com/
@thesoundoffpodcast @youmayalsopod
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Pets and their owners share a special bond, and in fact, over 90% of pet owners regard their dogs and cats as part of the family and call them their “fur babies”. At the end of the day, your pet can be one of the most loyal friends you will ever have, and giving them the love and attention that you’d give to a parent, sibling or child benefit everyone.
In episode 76, Genny shared the story of their beloved dachshund Jersey. How loveable and playful she was, and that she had this great personality. She shared some of the traits associated with doxies or wiener dogs, as they are sometimes referred to because of their long body, such as stubbornness, loyalty and protective nature, and relayed how Jersey demonstrated those traits.
Genny also shared that her daughter Crystal was Jersey’s “mom” and got her as a pup. She was Crystal’s fur baby, her companion, and her pal. The love between the two was something special. When Crystal and her partner Brent started working long days, they realized that Jersey couldn’t stay home all day by herself, so they asked Genny and her husband Frank if they would look after Jersey. Of course, they said yes and welcomed their “grand fur baby” into their home.
Genny spoke about all the special moments they experienced with Jersey, about Jersey’s special bond with Frank, and how everyone loved Jersey and how she loved everyone. She also shared the tough decision that the family made to let Jersey travel across the Rainbow Bridge.
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Coffee goes well with...well, with almost everything but especially with pastries! Croissants, danishes, cinnamon buns, macarons...the list goes on!
In episode 75, Genny spoke with Alix Loiselle, owner of La Belle Baguette bakery. One of her favourite bakeries, Genny shared a few of her fav pastries such as his Almond Croissant (Alix mentioned it’s his #1 seller at the beginning!) and his seasonal croissants such as pumpkin spice, blueberry, and cherry. She also shared that his “croque monsieur”, which is a savoury item, was also one of her favs!
Alix shared that he was inspired by his grandmother’s baking but initially, his first passion was music! A classically trained pianist, Alix also played the trombone and wrote his own music. He then pursued his passion for baking by enrolling in Culinary School. After working for various hotels, he wanted to work for himself so when the property came up for sale on 248 Avenue de la Cathedrale, he knew it was the meant to be and officially opened La Belle Baguette on July17, 2015.
Today, you can find pastries, sandwiches, and the “croque monsieur” at various coffee shops throughout the city. As well, Alix carries several “Manitoba Made” products at his bakery.
Even though Alix devotes most of his time to the bakery, he is focused on work-life balance by listening to music to relax, pursuing creative projects, and still writing his own music.
https://www.labellebaguette.ca/
Instagram: @belle_baguette
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A message From Genny That there will be no episode this week because she has laryngitis. Genny returns with a new episode on November 21.
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When someone you know (or perhaps admire from a far) shares some exciting news such as getting a promotion, winning the lottery or becoming engaged, your initial reaction is one of being happy for them. But sometimes, that little green-eyed monster creeps in and changes everything.
In episode 74, Genny spoke about growing up Catholic and attending Catechism (or Sunday School as it’s called in other religions) every Saturday. Aside from the other teachings, she learned about the seven deadly sins, also known as cardinal sins, which are pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. In this episode, she focused on envy and its counterpart, jealousy.
She explained that envy is longing or desiring something, as in being envious of your friend’s good luck. Jealousy, on the other hand, is feeling threatened, protective or insecure of losing one’s position or thing to someone else, as in being jealous that your friend is dating your ex-boyfriend. The two are often confused but are quite different. And envy and jealousy are among the most powerful motivations in real life and in fiction. You can find examples of both in literature, movies, and music.
The green-eyed monster was coined by Shakespeare in his play, Othello, and is synonymous with jealousy, which can be a destructive emotion and may lead to anger and humiliation or worse.
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Coffee doing more. That is what Más Coffee is all about. It’s even in their name because “Más” means “more” in Spanish so loosely translated, Más Coffee means “More Coffee”!
In episode 73, Genny spoke with David Pinto, who is a co-owner of Más Coffee along with his partner Cam Friesen. David is a full-time Physical Education teacher at Linden Christian School, and spends his evenings and weekends at the café, when he’s not chauffeuring kids or spending time with his family.
David shared that he’s always enjoyed coffee, especially during those late nights studying in high school and university. But the experience that changed his perception of coffee was visiting Phil & Sebastian coffee roasters in Calgary. It got him interested in finding different coffees and flavours and profiles, and became a goal to do something with coffee one day.
Initially, David and Cam wanted to roast their own coffee so they purchased a coffee roaster but realized that there was more work to be done to get it operational. They also realized their space at 70 Arthur Street was bigger than they thought so they decided to offer coffee and purchased coffee beans from Honduras (David was born in Honduras).
When asked what that means to them, David said they work in partnership with coffee growers and producers, ensuring they support fair wages, equality, and environmental diligence along the way. It's coffee doing more.
https://mascoffee.ca/
Instagram: @mascoffeecompany
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Music is the universal language. It can soothe, inspire, and heal your soul. And the stories you hear through the lyrics have the power to literally change your life.
In episode 72, Genny spoke with Robb Nash, a Winnipeg musician, about how music and storytelling have saved not only his life but the lives of others. And he was generous in sharing his story with her. When he was 17 years old, Robb suffered major head injuries in an automobile accident. Dealing with severe mental health issues, he turned to music, inspiring him to share his story with others through music.
He created the band, the Robb Nash Project, an immersive concert experience that engages audiences and addresses topics related to mental health. In 2007, Robb began performing in Canadian high schools as a motivational speaker and musician.
To reach as many students as possible, Robb created “A Living Curriculum: Stories of Life Through Darkness”, a student-focused wellness curriculum that uses real-life stories and music to support social and emotional learning. Their objective is to foster an environment of empathy and hope and to nurture a community of support.
Since the project started in 2009, the Robb Nash Project has reached more than a million students through school shows and social media. As Robb says, “We aren’t trying to change the world; we’re trying to create world changers.”
A registered Canadian charity, their mission is to reach more students through school shows and add more stories to “A Living Curriculum”. If you would like to support their mission, please click on the donate button on their website.
https://www.robbnash.com/
Instagram: @robbnash
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In episode 66, Genny shared her experience about a retreat she took to Moon Gate Guest House, where she needed to get away; to withdraw into herself and find some clarity. She also spoke about the owners, Jenny and Michel Dupas, who created this soul nurturing place where you “disconnect” from the busy world and grow, heal, and “connect” with yourself and Mother Earth.
In episode 71, Genny shared that her biggest joy from that time at Moon Gate Guest House was meeting the owners, Jenny and Michel Dupas. And she had an opportunity to speak with Jenny Dupas about why they created Moon Gate Guest House. Jenny said they felt that people were disconnected from nature, and that they needed to immerse themselves in something different. As soon as they put that out to the universe, the signs appeared and everything flowed from there.
They chose the name Moon Gate because, as Jenny explained, the moon is feminine energy. It’s much softer, more caring, more nurturing, and so manifesting a name for that opened a space for people to experience that feminine energy. The “gate” came from a vision that Michel had one night, where he saw a gate, and he knew instinctively that an opening or a portal was created. They believe that this portal allows people to come and connect with the land, with themselves and with Mother Nature.
https://moongateguesthouse.ca/
Instagram: @moon_gate_guest_house
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Why is an attitude of gratitude so important?
We can feel grateful for things in our life but sometimes, we forget to feel that gratitude. But it’s paying attention to what we’re grateful for, and who we’re grateful for.
Genny spoke about gratitude and how appropriate it was to do that on Canadian Thanksgiving. She shared how grateful she is to give thanks to family and friends and to give thanks for the food served at her Thanksgiving dinner. Genny shared her Thanksgiving dinner menu and how she said it’s a labour of love to prepare that for her family.
She also spoke about the book, “Good Morning, I Love You” by Shauna Shapiro. In that book, Shauna refers to three pillars as it pertains to mindfulness or, as Genny put it, can apply to gratitude. They are: Intention, Attention, and Attitude. What is your intention? Are you paying attention to it? And what is your attitude?
At the end of the day, it’s paying attention to your attitude of gratitude.
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“Clarity leads to awareness. Awareness leads to growth.”
Alex Banayan, author of the book, “The Third Door”, created a tool called, “The 30-Day Clarity Challenge”. It involves getting a new notebook and writing the answers to these three questions every day: What filled me with enthusiasm today? What drained me of energy today? What did I learn about myself today?
In episode 69, Genny learned about the clarity challenge from her friend Laura McLeod. Despite not successfully keeping to the habit of writing in any journals for very long, she was intrigued by this concept and decided to give it a try. Genny was surprised at how much she enjoyed this exercise and started to see patterns of where she was drained of energy, and also what she learned about herself.
Genny read Alex’s book a few years ago and, because of the challenge, decided to read it again. She shared some of the messages and lessons learned from the book as well as a few of her own experiences.
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When you think about a road trip, what springs to mind? Is it the adventure? The snacks from the gas stations along the route? The thrill of the open road?
In episode 68, Genny shared her thoughts about road trips, and shared her memories of trips with her family when she was a young girl and a trip she took with her (now husband) Frank and her two children to Calgary about 20 years ago.
Genny wanted to create her own coffee road trip, one she wanted to do in early 2020 but had to cancel because of the pandemic. She was finally able to take that road trip with her friend Stephanie Robinson, and visited several locations in southern Manitoba.
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People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
In episode 67, Genny spoke about a social media post that her friend Joanne shared where she
talked about her circle of wisdom; friends she’s known for a lifetime. Joanne also mentioned
her circle of entrepreneurs; women that she’s met through the Made to Grow Group.
Genny reflected on her friendships, and spoke about how people come into your life for a
reason, a season, or a lifetime. People might be there to help you with a problem or support
you or teach you a lesson (reason). They might not always be in contact with you but the bonds
of friendship are still strong (season). And they might be lifelong friends like the ones Joanne
spoke about (lifetime).
Genny also spoke about the importance of valuing your friendships; showing your appreciation
and telling them how much they mean to you. Something as simple as saying, “thank you for
being my friend” might make the world of difference to someone you care about.
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Going on a retreat can mean a weekend at the spa to rest and relax. It could also be mean a spiritual experience such as visiting an Ashram in India. And it could also be a group getaway in which members of that group take time to form bonds with each other and work on goals.
In the military sense, it’s the act of withdrawing from enemy forces to regroup and come back stronger. And when you apply that act of withdrawing, a retreat can be a sense of withdrawing into yourself; the act of giving up and taking time to regroup in a quiet and secluded place in order to come back stronger.
In episode 66, Genny spoke about a recent retreat she took at Moon Gate Guesthouse in Whitemouth, Manitoba. It was a very busy summer and she needed to get away; to withdraw into herself and find some clarity. And that’s exactly what she experienced during her stay. Owners Jenny and Michel Dupas created a soul nurturing place where you “disconnect” from the busy world and grow, heal and “reconnect” with yourself and with Mother Earth.
While Genny was on her retreat, she did some exploring in the area, visiting Joe, who roasts Barnwood Coffee, at J & A Farms just past Seddons Corner; Andrew Goosen, who owns Trails End Coffee in Elma; Megan and Rene at Wild Skies Resort; and Shannon at the Spicy Radish Restaurant in Whitemouth.
It was 24 hours of rest and relaxation, visiting coffee roasters (and buying coffee to take home!), and finding that clarity and focus that she needed.
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When you think about a big-ticket item such as a car, a trip, or a house, you would typically work with a professional who will ask you what your needs, wants, and “must haves” are and then do the research to provide that for you. And when you think about the cost of each item, a new car (depending on the model and type) can set you back several thousand dollars. And a trip can also set you back several thousand dollars. But a house…that will probably be your biggest ticket item!
In episode 65, Genny spoke with Marcia Bergen, Realtor and Team Lead for the Marcia Bergen Group at Royal LePage Prime Real Estate. With a background in commercial and residential law from her years as a real estate paralegal, she brings a wealth of knowledge in protecting and guiding her clients through the process of buying or selling.
Additionally, Marcia has over 25 years experience in buying, renovating and selling multiple homes and, with her connections to tradespeople and a knack for effective and attractive marketing, she will guide you through every step of the process, making sure your voice is heard and your ideas and plans are taken into full consideration. She believes that being a good realtor is about doing what is best financially and personally for each client. And because of her care and consideration for her clients, she’s made some lasting connections.
No matter where you are in your buying or selling process, get in touch with Marcia and grab a coffee or a chat. She would love to be a part of your team.
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You’ve probably never met a personality test, astrology reading, or quiz that you didn’t like. Call it ego, curiosity, or narcissism, but if a system claims to understand your personality traits and deepest desires, you’re usually all in. While you can identify as a Type 2 in the Enneagram or think that the characteristics of a Capricorn suit to you to a T, it’s usually for entertainment purposes. But what if there was a system that gave you insight into how you were meant to live; that helped you understand your emotions, your energy centres, and your life purpose? That system is called Human Design.
In episode 64, Genny spoke with Carlene Pyziak, a Reiki Level III practitioner and a level 1 certified coach through the Modern Spirit Society, a space she created in 2020 when she experienced a strong pull to find her spiritual connection, that she now offers others to begin their own spiritual journey. She’s also a physiotherapist with the RC Walk-In Clinic at Garden City Shopping Mall. A Human Design reader, Carlene is well-versed in astrology, meditation, manifestation, and breathwork, and offers Tarot and Oracle card readings.
Carlene describes Human Design as a blend of Kabbalah, the I Ching, Myers-Briggs, astrology, bio-chemistry, genetics, and the chakra system. Based on the time, place, and date of your birth, it not only maps out the sky at the time of your birth but it identifies your dominant energy centres to create your personal body graph or energetic blueprint. It’s a tool you can use to learn more about yourself and how your energy works. It also indicates how you are unique as a person and guides you in living in a manner that is in sync with who you are.
Carlene also touches on how manifestation works, and the healing meditations she offers with her friend Megan Thomas with Rejuv Healing.
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When it comes to promoting your product, service, event or business, you typically rely on traditional marketing or social media to help spread the word. But so much has changed with social media, and is continuing to change, that it’s hard to keep up and you may not be getting the results or the reach that you expected. And digital marketing has become more of an effective promotional tool.
In episode 63, Genny spoke with Tineke Buiskool-Leeuwma, owner of Tin Can Creative. With over 20 years of retail, community (business improvement zones) and residential marketing, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in marketing, advertising, public relations, event management, communications, and social media.
A story teller at heart, Tineke graduated from the Creative Communications program at Red River College, where she honed her writing skills with an eye on a journalism career. She soon fell in love with marketing and advertising, and knew she could use her writing skills to weave her stories in these mediums. But her (not so secret) favourite for all business, especially small businesses, is the world of social media. That is where Tineke shines by helping her clients increase and enhance their social media presence.
A helper at heart as well, Tineke is all about dreaming big, and the importance of community. Passionate about positivity and Christmas (she believes it should be Christmas every day!), she believes that happiness is highlighted through inspiring people and encouraging relationships.
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“I wanted to give a woman comfortable clothes that would flow with her body. A woman is closest to being naked when she is well dressed.” Coco Chanel.
In episode 62, Genny spoke with Lennard Taylor, owner of Lennard Taylor Design Studio, a sustainable clothing studio, gallery, and retail space that focuses on locally produced, zero-waste garments designed in classic styles and made from luxurious fabrics. An artist, painter, designer, and writer, he blends textiles and paint together to form one-of-a-kind pieces of wearable art that makes the boutique feel like an art studio/fashion house. His attention to detail (hello pockets!) and even the whimsical names of his clothing pieces make it even more special.
Lennard has a way of understanding what people want and need, and can easily hand select garments that will make them shine. It’s about finding a style that gives you confidence and joy, while telling people what you stand for through your clothing. His purpose is to make people smile and feel good about themselves, while ensuring that you feel comfortable and sophisticated when wearing one of his timeless fashion pieces.
Lennard believes in responsible shopping so he makes “clothing for life, not a season”, and encourages his clients to wear their pieces for life. Buy clothing you love and when it rips, stains or tears, bring it back to him and he will fix it for you.
Lennard offers free styling appointments, either in-person at his studio on the 5th floor at 290 McDermot Avenue in the Exchange District or online. It’s a truly sensory shopping experience! Visit the website to book an appointment.
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All of us go through different stages in our life but for women, there are specific stages or rights of passage if you will. You’re a girl until you’re an adult, and then you’re considered a “maiden”. When you get married and have children, you’re a “mother”. And when you get older, you’re considered a grandmother or a “crone”. That’s the perception that older women get; that they are past their time.
In episode 61, Genny spoke with Liliane Régnier, a Holistic Health Guide for women and a Prenatal Specialist who shares her perspective on the different stages. She is also a yoga teacher who teaches prenatal yoga and regular yoga that she integrates into the work she does with women.
Her mission is helping women going through important life transitions to connect to their own innate wisdom, knowledge and creativity. Liliane feels this is an opportunity for women to embrace these opportunities for healing, for growth, and for transformation. Because when they do the work, that is where the magic happens in their lives and in their journey. In addition to offering her services to women going through life transitions, Liliane also holds regular “gatherings for women”, where women come together to share and to learn.
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Did you know that, according to research, we make an average of 35,000 decisions every day. And 226 decisions are about food.
In episode 60, Genny talked about how the decisions around food can be about what you’re eating during the day, or the proverbial “What’s for dinner?” question. It’s also about grocery shopping, or going out for dinner. She also commented that some decisions are not actual decisions because it’s already a habit so you don’t have to think about it. For instance, her drink of choice at Starbucks is a tall dark roast in a grande cup with a little cream (or small dark roast with a little cream at a local coffee shop). It’s what she always gets so she doesn’t have to make a decision.
But when you have more than one option and you can’t decide between the two, you’re in the “sea of indecision”. And that’s when the “should” comes into play. You’re trying to decide if you “should” pick one option or the other. Sometimes, you’ll ask a friend or a stranger or even the person who is taking your order – what you “should” order. You’re looking for validation. Be careful that you don’t allow guilt or pressure or encouraging procrastination when you are “shoulding” your decision such as “I should do my taxes but I feel like watching Netflix.”.
Genny recently read the book, “F the Shoulds. Do the Wants” by Tricia Huffman. In this book, Tricia shares how she struggled with the “shoulds” and even tried to eliminate that word from her vocabulary but found it a bit difficult. She suggests replacing the word “should” (and changing your mindset) to “want”. As in “I want to have this ice cream cone” or “Do I want this ice cream cone?” There’s also the word “need” that speaks to some urgency as in “I need to do my taxes”.
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Did you know that during menopause, the time that marks the end of a woman’s menstrual cycle (typically between the ages of 45 and 55), women’s hormones start to change and the production of estrogen and progesterone decreases? This drop in estrogen can cause many symptoms such as “hot flashes” or “night sweats” – that sudden feeling of warmth in the upper body, accompanied by a flushed face and sweating.
In episode 59, Genny shared how drinking hot coffee can sometimes cause hot flashes for her during the day or night sweats if she’s had a glass of red wine in the evening. To understand more about menopause and the effects on women in their midlife, she invited Sylvia Sunstrum to share her thoughts and experience on the subject.
Sylvia is a breast cancer survivor who inspires and educates midlife women to take control of their health through her Instagram account sassy_withstyle. After her mother passed away from ovarian cancer, she got tested and discovered that she carried the BRCA (BReast CAncer) gene mutation. This put her at high risk for ovarian and breast cancer. As a preventative measure, she decided to get her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed, which put her into surgical menopause. At the time, she didn’t associate her systems with menopause but then she put her efforts into a natural healthcare journey while learning more about menopause, the symptoms, and how to recognize them, treat them, and learn to embrace and celebrate this transition in life.
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What does it mean to soften? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it means to make or become gentler or less harsh, to make or become soft or less firm.
In episode 58, Genny spoke about how the section in the book, “Rise Sister Rise” by Rebecca Campbell, entitled “It’s Ok to Soften”, made an impact on her. The author asks, "What are you striving for/where in your life are you pushing or controlling?" and "What is behind that striving/pushing/controlling?"
Genny spoke about being a “control freak” and how she wanted to control everything, from her emotions to her actions and reactions. She realized her control was causing friction in her relationships. Genny identified how learning to let go was important, and how letting go of anything rigid or harsh was so freeing.
Genny also referenced “The Atlas of the Heart” by Brene Brown and how we deal with over 30 different emotions.
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What is a renaissance woman? It’s someone who has a wide range of abilities and interests especially in the arts and sciences. It’s someone who enjoys learning new things, possibly above all else.
In episode 57, Genny spoke with Sharon O’Leary, owner of That O’Leary Girl Inc., who is someone that embodies all these qualities. Sharon shared how she got started in the tech field in the year 2000 and how, 22 years later, she’s working as a Senior Project Manager and a Senior Organizational Change Management Specialist. Along the way, Sharon also became an Integral Master Coach, applying her coaching skills to her project management roles.
Aside from her tech experience, Sharon is, first and foremost, an artist. She shared how she got started in that field by taking art lessons at the age of 12. Genny and Sharon also spoke about being left-brained (more analytical and methodical) and right-brained (more creative and artistic). Over the years, Sharon has been able to weave in her creative and artistic side into the more analytical and technical roles.
As someone with a thirst for learning, Sharon became a Certified End of Life Doula, and an instructor with the University of Winnipeg Professional Applied Continuing Education. She still indulges her love of art by holding paint classes and is currently working on her own art show.
A lover of good coffee and good wine, Sharon shares this love with Genny.
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A Paralympian is an athlete who competes in the Paralympic Games, and who has bodily differences and different types of disabilities. But according to Braun Ability, that definition doesn’t come close to explaining what defines them. A Paralympian is courageous. They have heart and soul to the core. They overcome obstacles that the average person will never understand.
In episode 56, Genny spoke with Winnipeg-born Colin Mathieson, a seasoned veteran in wheelchair athletics, who competed in his first Olympics at the 1996 Olympic Games, winning a bronze medal in the 4 x 4 Relay. A 4-time Paralympian with Canada, Colin has competed on the national team since 1995, attending every Summer Olympic Games since then (with the exception of Athens in 2004).
Born with Spina Bifida, his beginning in the sport was inspired by watching wheelchair athletes compete in the Manitoba Marathon when he was 9 years old, watching from the steps of his house. He was also inspired by Rick Hansen’s “Man in Motion” world tour.
Colin still races but has also pursued a career in social work, currently working for the Deer Lodge Centre. A coffee aficionado, he shares his love of coffee and Starbucks with Genny!
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by LIFE??
In episode 55, Genny spoke about how she thought she could handle her responsibilities of running the podcast, teaching at the University of Winnipeg PACE and teaching Zumba – oh, and also having a life! She realized she was feeling overwhelmed when she forgot about an appointment.
Prior to this, she learned about the book, “Rise Sister Rise” from the Made to Grow Conference and requested a copy from her local library. As fate would have it, the book was available the day she forgot about her appointment. After reading the chapter about making space and what can she remove from her life, she realized she needed to make a change.
Listen to the episode to find out what changes Genny has made to “make space” for herself.
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Do you know what your brand identity is? Is it your smile? Your personality? How are you presenting yourself to the world?
In episode 54, Genny spoke with Shana Robinson, a speaker, a workshop leader, and a lifestyle business coach. She is also the owner of the Branding Boutique, helping female business owners find their style and their voice, and helping them find their brand identify.
Shana shared that the branding business actually found her. One of her coaches was turning 40 and he asked her if she could revamp his look, which she did and then worked on revamping his brand identity. And when Shana started her own business, she noticed that other coaches had this beautiful photography so she started with her own brand shoot. Over time, people started commenting on her branding and wanted to do that for themselves. And so that’s how the Branding Boutique was created.
Shana helps women identify their brand pillars, and focuses on the woman first, then the brand, and then the business. She helps them to discover their passion, their joy, and their pride in themselves. As Shana says, “You are your walking billboard. You are your brand. And you have to be your brand at all times.”
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Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, once said, “In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.”
In episode 53, Genny spoke with Rana Bokhari, an entrepreneur, lawyer, former leader of the Liberal Party in Manitoba, and now, a mayoral candidate for Winnipeg. A politician since 2013, Rana was the youngest person to lead the Manitoba Liberals and the first Manitoban of South Asian descent to lead a political party in the province.
Rana is passionate about Winnipeg and has a clear vision that encompasses her three pillars: community, sustainability, and prosperity. She shared that band-aid solutions or one-off solutions are not enough.
Concerned about the environment, the land and how the most vulnerable are being treated, Rana is committed to justice and creating space for the voiceless, while being her true, authentic self. A woman, a Pakistani woman and a Muslim woman, Rana will get the job done.
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This episode is a special anniversary episode, celebrating the first year of the Coffee with Genny B podcast. When Genny launched her first episode about her 60 Days of 60 Coffees (which was the catalyst for creating this podcast), she had no idea the impact it would make on herself, her guests, and her listeners.
And the idea for the podcast (and for the Coffee with Genny B business) was conceptualized because of a conversation Genny had with Linda Drosdowech, a business and life coach, during a coaching session. For her anniversary episode, Genny invited Linda to be her special guest.
In this episode, Genny spoke with Linda about those initial coaching sessions, how Linda encouraged her to trust her inner voice and trust the process, how she guided her through the necessary steps to launch the podcast and is now celebrating the success of the podcast with her.
They talked about how the episodes have evolved over the year and the amazing conversations Genny’s had with coffee roasters, coffee shop owners, and people from all walks of life. Because even though the podcast has coffee in the title, it’s really about conversations over coffee.
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When whales display an engaging curiosity and choose to swim within close proximity to a boat, this behaviour is known as “whale mugging”.
In episode 51, Genny spoke with Heather Klassen, who owns Mugging Whales Coffee with her husband Jim Born, about how they started their coffee business and why they chose that name for their business.
Heather said the idea for Mugging Whales began on their vacation to Maui, Hawaii in 2018. While they were there, they had the amazing experience of being “mugged” by whales and enjoying the show while stuck for almost two hours, waiting until the whales swam away.
Coffee is a passion of theirs so they spent time visiting the little coffee shops and especially enjoyed the Maui coffee. When they got home, they wanted to pursue their passion so they decided to start their own coffee business. When deciding what to call their business, they both decided that Mugging Whales was the perfect name!
A micro-roaster in Winnipeg, Heather and Jim source specialty coffees from countries in the area known as the “Bean Belt” that has the best growing climates for coffee and roast their coffee in small batches once a week so it’s fresh.
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The words "I Am" are powerful words, offering the opportunity for positive affirmations of healing, self-love, purpose, and abundance. Adding the word "Love" offers the belief that everyone is worthy of love, should be loved, and feel love regardless of their age, colour, or gender. And adding the word "Project", offer the potential for limitless possible actions. These words are part of what the I AM PROJECT is all about.
In episode 50, Genny spoke with Amy Tung, an entrepreneur and community advocate who created the I AM LOVE PROJECT, a socially conscious enterprise, in 2018 out of a desire to help and give back, to "spread the love" to the community, be a catalyst for change, support those who need it the most and open a door of opportunities for others.
Drawing on her own journey of persevering through her challenges, Amy wanted to provide women an avenue to restart their lives and build something better. The I AM LOVE PROJECT supports women through training and community support and provides opportunities for employment and extra financial assistance when they need to find community, purpose, and hope.
They began making bracelets using different crystals that were then sold to raise funds for local charities, schools, non-profits, and other organizations. They now make earrings and necklaces in addition to the bracelets, and 60% of their jewelry is handmade by women in Manitoba facing employment barriers, and 40% are imported for assembly.
Amy's mission is to continuously encourage self-love, a mindset that is cultivated through the support of the community and backed up with heart and hard work.
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In the special theory of relativity, Albert Einstein determined that time is relative, as the rate at which time passes depends on your frame of reference. The faster you move, the slower time moves.
In episode 49, Genny shared her thoughts on the subject of time. How we spend the 24 hours in a day. She also shared her experiences of not honouring the time by “cramming” more into her schedule than time would allow and, as a result, being chronically late.
Genny also spoke about the book, “The Big Leap,” by Gay Hendricks, and how it relates to time. Gay talks about activities that we do in the “zone of excellence”; activities that we do extremely well and that we make a good living in that zone. It’s your comfort zone. But living in the zone of excellence doesn’t always fulfill you; bring you that sense of joy and purpose. Moving into the “zone of genius”, you are doing activities that are you are uniquely suited to do. They draw upon your special gifts and strengths. Genny shared that when she’s in the zone of genius, it’s as if time stopped for her. A moment that took two hours seemed like only a few minutes. She was lost in the moment, feeling that ease, that joy, that purpose. She was lit from within.
Genny also shared Gay’s theories on the “upper limit problems” that can sabotage our good feelings and our good moments. By leaning into our zone of genius, we can fully experience all the good feelings and joy, without letting our ego deny us those feelings.
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It’s important to have a good foundation to support your house. But a good foundation is also important to support the “girls”!
In episode 48, Genny spoke with Susanne Marius, co-owner of Gravity Lingerie, about how she got started in the lingerie business. She shared that when she was a young teacher and a young mom, she had a student in her class and his mom owned a lingerie shop. When Susanne was going on maternity leave, the woman suggested that for Susanne’s sanity and mental health that she come work at her shop. When Susanne arrived at the shop, the first person she met was Sherry Valentin, the other co-owner of Gravity Lingerie. Susanne and Sherry hit it off and said that one day, they would own a business together. And now it’s 3 years since they’ve been working together.
Susanne stressed the importance of a good foundation under your clothes because that shows off your silhouette and gives you that confidence to know that you are supported. It’s about offering quality service and quality products that are the right fit for your body. As Susanne puts it, it’s about sustainability and that it’s an investment in yourself.
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Do you have a sweet tooth and crave delicious treats such as cookies and cupcakes? Do you love to buy beautifully decorated cakes for special occasions? And do you prefer to support local bakeries that produce quality products using quality ingredients? If you answered “yes” to all three questions, then you should check out Baked By Bronwynn!
In this episode, Genny spoke with Bronwynn about why and how she started her business. She shared how she started working at Baked Expectations when she was 16 years old and how that started her love of baking. She also worked at the Fairmont Hotel making cakes and did a stint as a manager. That instilled in her the idea of the “5 star experience” as she put it. Bronwynn started making cakes for friends, who raved about them and kept telling her that she should start her own business. It took the push from a friend that convinced Bronwynn that she should take that leap of faith.
Working as a respiratory therapist during the day, Bronwynn spends her evenings and weekends baking in her commercial kitchen – that is, when she’s not spending time with her two girls and her partner.
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Do you ever stop and think about how you talk to yourself? Are those words of affirmation or are do you say negative words; words that make you feel bad about yourself? What if you could change your thoughts about your body into more positive ones so that they no longer control your life?
In this episode, Genny spoke with Teri Hofford, a body image educator, photographer (Teri Hofford Photography), and author who encourages individuals to challenge their body image biases and beliefs so that they can move closer to self and body acceptance.
Initially, they shared their thoughts about the singer and entertainer Lizzo and her series “Watch Out for the Big Grrls” (now playing on Prime Video); and how that series impacted both of them. Teri also shared her thoughts about body positivity, and how she got into photography. She started with doing boudoir photography first and now, she has switched her focus to “empowerment photography” stating(on her website ) that every body is worthy of photo documentation but even more importantly, every person is worthy of photo documentation!
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What do conscious parenting, self-reclamation, and living a life infused with soul have in common?
In this episode, Genny spoke with Melissa Giller, a self-reclamation expert, a certified life coach and mentor, and owner of "Life with Soul", a personal development company. A mother of two, Melissa shared her views on what conscious parenting is, which is your own self-awareness and your realization that you might be projecting on your child. It's also your compassion that's required to parent consciously. She also spoke about self-reclamation, which is a journey back to yourself. When you are taking care of yourself first, you can take better care of the ones you love the most. And, of course, learning how to live a life with soul!
Please listen to the episode to learn more about these topics in greater detail.
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Dancing Queen is one of the more popular songs from the Swedish pop group ABBA, and one of Genny’s favourite songs. In episode 44, she talks about dancing, and how it’s made a difference in her life. She mentioned how she learned to dance before she could walk, which is a phrase from another ABBA song, “Thank you for the Memories”.
Genny spoke about joining the Sokol Dance Group as a teenager and learning the Polish dances. She shared her experience travelling to Poland for the world dance festival, and meeting her relatives. Genny also spoke about becoming a Zumba instructor and that she refers to herself as a “dancing queen”.
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Women supporting women. That’s at the heart of what Made to Grow is. It's a grassroots, not-for-profit organization, whose primary purpose is to support women entrepreneurs in their business growth.
Genny spoke with co-founders Nancy and Sherry about the Made to Grow Project. As women entrepreneurs themselves, they related to the dynamics of starting and growing a successful business. To that end, they created a membership structured community, based on mutual support and common understanding, that provides a safe place for women entrepreneurs to share, learn and grow in business.
Through monthly workshops led by industry experts; weekly meetups that focus on connections, community, and self-focused development; and supporting one another through member-to-member incentives, Made to Grow leads with the mindset of collaboration over competition and women offering their knowledge to one another motivated in wanting the other to succeed.
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As women, we were raised to be kind, empathetic, and humble. These are great qualities to have, but they can also keep us from asking for what we know we're worth, especially in negotiation.
In this episode, Genny spoke with Joanne Zuk, a Negotiation Specialist, about the art of negotiating and learning how we can get what we want and deserve. Joanne shares information about her "Fearless Negotiation" workshops and also shares the 7 blind spots that we need to watch out for.
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We are all aware of how much we need to take care of our planet, but sometimes some brands use eco-friendly and all-natural as more of a ploy than advocacy. So, Vanessa Stiles joins us today to tell us about her truly eco-friendly business, Equip Wellness Collective.
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Genny and Vanessa talk about how one can live a green lifestyle without breaking the bank and how holistic living should be more known and practiced to determine the root cause of health problems.
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If this interests you, tune in now while sipping your favorite cup of coffee.
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When you give someone a "high five", it can be to celebrate a win, praise someone for something they did, or encourage someone to keept going. Slapping your hand against someone else's hand is sharing your energy with that person, and it's usually accompanied by a huge smile and sometimes with the phrase "way to go". Little did we know that we could do it with ourselves and for ourselves.
Genny shares her thoughts from the book "The High 5 Habit" by Mel Robbins. She mentions how the simple act of touching the mirror and giving yourself a "high 5" every morning has changed her in a very positive way. As well, this episode will help you find a way to deal with any limiting beliefs you might have, and encourage you to embrace self-acceptance.
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We often get so used to living a comfortable life that we take for granted things such as a roof over our heads, a soft bed to sleep on, and a hot cup of coffee whenever we want. We forget that it’s not always the case for everyone.
Fortunately, Jamil Mahmood, Executive Director of the Main Street Project Inc., is working tirelessly to address the needs of the community and, with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, is tackling the various issues of addiction, homelessness, and poverty, one step at a time.
Be in awe and be inspired by his passion for helping everyone in need and making a difference to those who need it most.
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Food is life. It fuels us in our daily activities. Although there are times that we use it as an only coping mechanism to stressors, and that is when we have to take action and ask for professional help. Raschelle Sabourin is a registered dietitian who will talk about it in this episode.
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Genny and Raschelle share stories on how relationships with food are essential in one’s health. It is also where intuitive eating comes in. Raschelle shares these 10 Intuitive Eating Principles:
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Dive in and understand this deeper by listening to this episode.
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When you love what you’re doing, it shows. That passion reflects in your products and feedback from customers. In the coffee industry, it’s not all about the flavors and aroma. It is also about the connections you build in each cup of coffee.
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In this episode, Genny B and Gina Wildeman share a love for building connections with a cup of coffee. Gina talks about how running a coffee shop does not revolve around only serving coffee. It’s adding that personal touch that makes people come back, aside from their wide variety of delicious food and drinks.
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Listen now and be inspired by these two passionate women uplifting others one cup at a time.
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Love in all forms should be celebrated. May it be your love for a romantic partner, friends, or even your family. Valentine’s day is the universal date where feelings are heightened, and chocolates and flowers are more expensive.
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In this episode, Genny B shares her Valentine’s Day stories that would definitely put a smile on your face. She also emphasizes the importance of expressing love in line with one’s love language every day and not only on special occasions.
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Women enjoy connecting with other women, whether it’s at a book club, a Meetup event, a networking group, or meeting over a cup of coffee. It’s an opportunity to engage in conversation, share successes or challenges, and talk about anything and everything.
In episode 35, Genny chatted with Tracy Koga, creator and founder of Hue, and president of Hue Productions, a full video content-driven company that specializes in lifestyle, entertainment, and events. Hue is also a platform where people can celebrate their achievements, big or small, and share their stories and journeys through well-crafted videos and podcasts.
Tracy spoke about the “Hue Virtual Chat”, a weekly virtual meeting space where women could engage in conversation and network with each other in a safe and inclusive space. She also spoke about “Hue at Home”, a series of interviews with people from all walks of life, her latest venture “Hue Living Room”, conversations in a relaxed and cozy atmosphere, and the upcoming “Hue Spotlight”, celebrating local artists and musicians.
A former Senior Producer for Shaw TV, Tracy talked about her experience of promoting community and shared stories of a few of her most memorable moments.
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Do you remember your favourite teacher? What did this person do that you believe made them an excellent teacher, mentor, or coach? Has their teaching or influence shaped you in any way to be the person you are today?
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In episode 34, Genny talks about Miss McLeod. She was her favourite teacher growing up, who not only inspired her to embrace her creativity but also inspired her to want to become a teacher herself.
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Genny also shares how her education plans took a different path but how she never gave up on her dream of being a teacher. She was able to realize that when she started teaching Zumba in 2010, and then teaching for the University of Winnipeg PACE (Professional Applied Continuing Education) program in 2017.
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Have you ever felt annoyed and uncomfortable when someone does something viewed as small? For example, you are annoyed when someone touches your hair or something. Whatever it is, that’s valid. Setting boundaries and honouring and respecting them is essential for one’s peace. In this episode, Genny talks about how she learned to do those things.
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It may be hard to stand up for yourself especially if you are a natural giver. You love helping people and doing everything to make things easier for them. However, it is best to remember that you can’t pour from an empty cup. This is why we set boundaries and other self-care practices.
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Listen now to learn how Genny finally stood up for herself and started respecting her personal boundaries. She also shares how she felt after doing so. If you are still unsure about what boundaries are and how you can establish them, this episode is perfect for you.
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Social media can be HARD!! With all the social media platforms out there, it can get confusing. And sometimes, it's difficult to even get started or know who your target audience is or how to leverage your brand!
In this episode, Genny spoke with Jamie Willey, the owner of Mint Marketing Experience, who is also the editor/publisher of The Mint Experience Magazine. They discuss the digital marketing world and talk about the difference between the print version of the magazine versus the digital version. Some prefer to have that paper feel and smell while others prefer the convenience of having something to read in just a few clicks.
Jamie also shares her journey of why she decided to build this amazing company. Tune in to learn more!
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Happy New Year! January is usually the time that people make their New Year's resolutions. But did you know that 92% of resolutions fail? Why do we put so much pressure on ourselves to commit to a list of things that most people even fail to do?
In this episode, Genny talks about why resolutions fail, and how knowing "why" you want to complete that goal, will help you create a plan and in the process, be more successful in changing your habits this new year. She also helps us lessen the pressure that we put on ourselves and understand that it's not a resolution but a way f setting ourselves up for success instead of failure.
So, if you are ready to set goals and start your year off right, this episode is definitely for you.
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What is something you and your family do on special occasions? Do you keep the same traditions or do you create new ones for yourself? In this episode, Genny talks about how it's important to honour the old traditions while at the same time, adopting new traditions when it's the right time.
For some, tradition is something that should carry on. Maybe it's a recipe passed down by generations or a simple activity such as opening one gift on Christmas eve.
Genny shares her tradition growing up in a Polish household and how it's different now that her second husband is Italian. Despite the change, the same feeling of love and warmth and comfort is present in both traditions.
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They say that behind every successful man, there is a woman supporting him. But behind every successful woman is herself! And when women support each other, incredible things happen! In episode 30, Genny spoke with Louanne Vermette, owner of Jacked Up Jill Coffee. A guidance counselor for over 20 years, Louanne needed an outlet for her creativity and, because she loved coffee, she thought 'why not open her own coffee business?' So she created Jacked Up Jill Coffee about 4 years ago and has been roasting coffee beans ever since.
Louanne shares the process of roasting and why she loves it so much. She calls it her "happy place". They also talk about the unique names of her coffees or "her girls" as she calls them, such as "Glitter, Not Bitter", "Mrs. and Mr. Jill", and "Jill of All Trades".
If you are a lover of all things coffee, this episode is definitely for you!
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In Winnipeg, we're affectionally known as "Winterpeg" because our winters are so cold. As children, we were able to keep our hands warm because everyone wore "garbage mitts", those iconic buff coloured leather mitts created by Raber Gloves.
In this episode, Genny chats with Howard Raber, President and Owner of Raber Glove Manufacturing Company Limited, who recently celebrated 80 years in business.
Howard shared how his grandfather started the business in the '20s, and shared that his grandfather valued relationships; how a deal was decided with a handshake. Howard emphasized how they still value relationships more than the business. For them, the business will come from the relationships and not the other way around. Also, he gave value to consistency and how it has helped their company grow. Of course, they also spoke about their mutual love of coffee!
To learn more about the "garbage mitts" and their other leather mitts and gloves, and more about the history of Raber Gloves, please listen now.
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Have you heard the saying, “Time is money”? We all know that time is precious. It is something you can never get back once spent. In this episode, Genny talks about her journey to self-worth and the real value of money for her.
She talks about how her career shifts led her to realize that not everything is about money. Genny emphasizes the fact that money may give you a comfortable life and nice things, but there is much more to life.
As an entrepreneur, it may be hard to choose between personal or professional growth and money but it’s something to consider. Knowing the value of what you offer is important at any stage in your business.
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Coffee can be that bond that connects people across different cultures. In this episode, Genny talks about coffee rituals and family cultures with Henok Negash of Negash Coffee, located in Niverville, Manitoba. Henok tells Genny how their family treats coffee as an important ritual that then transcends into their business. He also talks about the importance of knowing coffee on a deeper level. As a result, they are very hands-on and love to educate customers who want to learn more.
As well, they talk about the Thirty3 Blend, which is a special blend created in honour of the Thirty3 Foundation, co-founded by Andrew Harris of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. It was established to remove barriers blocking children and youth from accessing arts and/or athletics programs.
Learn more about Henok's story and the Thirty3 Foundation by tuning into this episode.
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On a normal day, when was the last time you had no coffee encounters? Can’t remember? That’s ok because coffee is EVERYWHERE.
If you look at everything that is happening around you or everything you are consuming, may it be songs, movies, books, or even fragrances, there is coffee.
In this episode, Genny talks about how coffee stimulates the 5 senses. She tackles coffee in her favorite movies and TV series (SPOILER ALERT!) and shares her favourite coffee songs. Speaking of which, did you know there are more than 18,000 songs about coffee?
If you are curious to know more about coffee in pop culture and in our daily lives, tune in now.
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Did you know that, on average, we take about 22,000 breaths in a 24 hour period? Ever since we were born, breathing has been one of the fundamental processes our body does in order to survive. Although, as we grow older, our breathing patterns change and it can lead to different complications.
In this episode, Genny spoke with Jodian Self, who is the owner of Self Ignition, a business that focuses on fitness, performance, and recovery. A personal trainer, a certified JOGA coach, and a Yoga Body Breathwork coach, Jodian talks about the importance of breathwork in our daily lives, and talks about the different types of breathwork for different times of the day, along with the benefit it gives to the various body systems. She even spoke about “coffee breath”, which is performed to wake up the nervous system.
Aside from breathwork, Jodian spoke about JOGA, which is actually "jock yoga", and which is mainly geared towards athletes. She shares the similarities and differences between JOGA and yoga.
Listen now to have a deeper understanding and appreciation for breathwork and JOGA.
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Are you tired of feeling stuck? Life can be so overwhelming that it can cause us to feel anxious and off balance. In episode 23, Genny chats with Laura Macleod, a mindset and alignment coach. They discuss the importance of mindfulness, which can help you reflect on where your burdens are coming from and how you could remove that heavy weight from your shoulders. Being vulnerable, journaling and connecting with people are also some of the ways to realign with yourself.
Through mindset improvement, Laura reminds you to let go of your own self-limiting beliefs that are holding you back. Learning to say no to the things that drain you, and saying yes to what brings you joy will help fill your cup. It will also help you realize that you're not stuck forever. As Glinda the Good Witch said in The Wizard Of Oz, you had the power all along.
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In this episode, Genny advises you to exercise your brain regularly to prevent it from going on autopilot. The brain is the largest, most complex organ in our body that holds our memories, thoughts and emotions. Yet we are constantly bombarded with daily distractions like netflix, and being glued to our phones. As a result, we can experience periods of forgetfulness or short term memory loss, and even brain fog. ----more----
Genny discusses physical and mental exercises that can sharpen your brain such as doing aerobics, meditating, doing puzzles, learning a new skill, language or instrument - and of course grabbing a cup of coffee, which has been proven to optimize brain power and improve concentration. What are the things you can do to exercise your brain?
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Did you know that tea, not coffee, is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water?
It is well known that drinking tea has a lot of health benefits. Tea is a very rich source of a specific antioxidant called flavonoid that may help boost your immune system and fight off inflammation. Of all the teas, green tea is considered the healthiest tea, as it can help to boost brain and heart health. Tea can also help you relax and help lower your stress, as it contains natural herbs that are designed to calm us.
In episode 21, Genny chats with Michelle Bloom, owner of Three 6 Tea located in Selkirk, Manitoba. A certified tea expert, Michelle shares her knowledge about the different types of tea and offers tips on how you can choose the right type of tea for you. Speaking of which, choosing a tea can be a challenge as Michelle carries 150 varieties of tea including black, green, white, oolong, and pu-erh. She also carries matcha, rooibos, and honeybush (which is one of their top sellers). As well, she carries tisanes (that don’t actually contain tea leaves) that come in fruit, herbal, and wellness varieties. So choosing the right tea really depends on your mood, your feelings, and your likes and dislikes. It also depends on the smell as each tea has its own. As Michelle says, “the nose knows”.
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Do you know what your hidden or natural talents are? Do you need clarity to uncover those hidden gifts and abilities you didn't realize you had? Well, this is for you!----more----
In this episode, Genny chats with Wendy Hofford, a CliftonStrengths certified coach and trainer with the Gallup Strengths organization. Wendy explains what CliftonStrengths is and how it can help you discover your talents and strengths so you can focus on reaching your full potential. In addition, she shares how to take the assessment process and the importance of becoming a “CliftonStrengths” based individual. Wendy says that “your talents are innate and you have to use them accordingly”. ----more----
Moreover, Wendy talks about our uniqueness as an individual and shares that all it really needs is practice, patience, persistence, and intention in order to turn your talent into a strength. As well, Wendy said discovering your talents is like enjoying a really good cup of coffee...something that Genny and Wendy both love.----more----
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Picnics, family reunions, coffee dates. These are just a few of the many ways we get together with each other. But instead of calling it a “get together or even call it by what it is, why not think of it as a “gathering”?----more----
In this episode, Genny talks about the importance of “gathering”. To her, gathering means bringing people together. It sounds more inclusive, and it’s an opportunity to really connect with each other. She shares a story of a recent impromptu gathering at the home of friends of hers and her husband Frank. As Genny describes it, it was a magical evening. After a sumptuous family-style dinner, everyone sat around and talked and drank pot after pot of espresso and French Press into the night. And the beauty of it was that no one left the table. Everyone was content to sit and converse with each other. ----more----
As Genny started to learn more about gathering, she discovered a book called, “The Art of Gathering: Why We Meet and Why It Matters” by Priya Parker. In her book, Priya says that events flourish when they are built on thoughtfulness, structure, curiosity, and generosity of spirit. What’s interesting about this book is that it was published in 2018, before Covid. And what’s really interesting is that before Covid, Priya was saying that gatherings should have a purpose. There should be a reason why you want to get together. And if Covid taught us anything, it’s that we can’t take for granted the opportunities to meet and to gather with each other, and to spend time with each other.----more----
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For most of us, coffee is that delicious first sip in the morning that warms your whole body. But for some people, coffee is a way of coping with life. In this episode, Tom Harden talks about his role in helping those who need it the most. When he heard that the Oake family were planning to build the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre in his neighbourhood to honour their late son who died of an overdose in 2011, he knew he wanted to be involved in some way.
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Knowing that coffee is the mainstay for all rehab and addiction centres, he created “Baristas 4 Bruce”, with the help of a local supplier, and started selling coffee beans at local coffee shops and retailers. Tom pays for the coffee upfront and shares that it’s his contribution to the cause. In addition to the coffee, he also sells jars of his “Bees 4 Bruce” honey. Tom donates 100% of all proceeds from the sale of coffee and honey to the Bruce Oake Recovery Centre. His goal is to raise enough money to pay for a whole year’s supply of coffee.
We can all be an agent of hope like Tom. And sometimes, all it takes is a cup of coffee.
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In this episode, Genny will share how important reading is to her, and how reading has influenced her life in many different and wonderful ways. From writing book reports and winning scholastic awards in grade school to being yearbook editor in Grade 9 and representing her school on the "Reach for the Top" team in Grade 12, her love of reading has grown over time and has contributed to her success as an instructor for the University of Winnipeg PACE program and as a podcaster.
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A self-professed "nerd", Genny typically has several books on the go; from library books to e-books and re-reading some of her many "favourites"! She loves visiting bookstores and shops that also include a coffee shop. There's nothing she enjoys more than enjoying her books and her coffee! Genny is currently sharing her love of reading with her granddaughter Leni and nurturing that love in her.
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Remember the TV show, “Cheers” where “everybody knows your name”? You get that same attention and recognition when you visit the two locations of Colosimo Coffee Roasters: the coffee house at 140 Provencher Blvd and the coffee bar at 145 Pacific Ave. For Jay Colosimo, it’s about connecting over coffee. He loves the interaction he has with his customers and the opportunity to talk about coffee and about their day. The fact that he and his staff can have those experiences and interactions with their customers helps to build those relationships and, in essence, they become part of the Colosimo coffee family.
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Jay started his coffee journey in Calgary. While attending university, he started working part-time for a coffee roaster. Soon after, he fell in love with the whole coffee process. When he returned to Winnipeg, he started his own coffee business. First, as a supplier of coffee for offices, cafes, and restaurants. And then, a few years ago, they started their own brand - Colosimo Coffee. Working with a coffee roaster in Calgary, they source their own beans and create their own roast profiles, which allows them to know where the beans are coming from, and share that knowledge with their customers.
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When COVID hit in 2020, he pivoted to create their first brick-and-mortar on Pacific Avenue to feature their own coffees. This allowed people, who were ordering coffee for their home delivery, to try the coffees first, which created those conversations over coffee that are now such an important part of their business. In May 2021, Jay opened his second location on Provencher, and soon after that, created his Coffee Club - a subscription program where you can sign up online for a 3 or 6-month subscription. Once a month, they deliver a 2 lb bag of coffee (a different one or your fav) to your door for free. Jay is planning to open a third location on Henderson Hwy in 2022, where he will set up a micro-roaster in the cafe, where customers can see the roasting process and then enjoy a cup of freshly roasted Colosimo coffee.
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Coffee roasters are an important part of the coffee processing chain. In this episode, Genny speaks with Colleen Wohlgemuth, owner of Stone City Coffee Roasters (with her husband Jay), located in Steinbach, Manitoba. Colleen talks about how they started the coffee business, and about why they created Stone City Coffee Roasters. It’s because they are passionate about awesome coffee and about people, and their purpose is to create belonging in the community through coffee. It’s also about connecting with people over coffee.
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William Shakespeare wrote: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players”. He was referring to your life as “the play” and the various roles you play throughout your life. But just as a play has three acts (or more), there are also three acts in your life: Act 1- birth to adulthood, Act 2 - adulthood to 50, and then Act 3. So, what is the 3rd act in life? It’s the time after you’re 50 and before you’re dead. Too often we’re told that life ends or at least winds down after you’re 50.----more---- But the 3rd act is NOT the end of your play. It’s the time to bridge the gap between the life you’re living and the one you dream of. It’s your time to create a vision for what you truly want, and connect with who you are deep in your soul. It’s time to reframe the perception of ageing, and re-write your life’s story going forward. And just as it’s important to create a financial plan for yourself, it’s just as important, if not more, to create your non-financial plan for your 3rd act and beyond.
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There’s good customer service, and then there’s exceptional customer service, where customers are treated as valued guests. And you can find that at all three locations of Harrison’s Coffee Co.: Johnston Terminal, Waterfront Drive, and the Outlet Mall at Seasons of Tuxedo. Al Dawson has cultivated a culture of giving in all his cafes that starts with his “Manifesto” which is posted in all his cafes and on his website. It represents the values of the organization such as being kind, leaving things better than when you found them, and being part of the solution. It’s about being transparent and who they are as a people. Speaking of which, it’s about people first and Al’s team means the world to him. Al shares the stories behind the names of his coffees and shares the untold story of how many lives are impacted by a cup of coffee. He says that when you say to someone “let’s go for coffee”, what you’re really saying is that “I want to spend time with you”.
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As children, we played make-believe, pretending to be different characters from our fairy tale books. As we grew up, we then took on different roles such as mother, friend or co-worker, and the characteristics of those roles became part of our identity. And when we think of owning our identity, our name is an important part of that identity. But sometimes, we struggle to define our identity. We let self-doubt take over especially when we’re told we are “too much” of something. We struggle with that “imposter syndrome” and start to wonder if we are good enough, smart enough or worthy enough. So, we need to say no to our self-doubt. Take back control of our identity. Embrace who we are. Take that leap of faith. Say your name and proclaim it to the world. And own your stuff!
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In this episode, Genny chats with her friend Sarah Khan, owner of Linchpin Virtual. As a business consultant/coach with over 20 years of hands-on experience and knowledge, she works with entrepreneurs who are serious about their business and serious about their growth; and offers a “no BS” approach to finding what works and helping them see results. Not only do they talk about their shared passions, and their nine years of friendship but they also talk about their shared love of coffee.
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Coffee roasters are a very important part of the coffee processing chain. Without them, we wouldn’t have our coffee! In today’s episode, Genny chats with Terry Masikewich, owner of Prairie Lily Coffee Roasters, located in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. A coffee roaster for almost 5 years, Terry shares his vast knowledge and expertise, and love of all things coffee. He talks about the roasting process, light roast versus dark, the science behind blending coffees and, what the tasting notes mean on your bag of coffee.----more----
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Most of us only think of coffee in terms of that delicious morning cup with breakfast. However, coffee is such a versatile product, and in this episode, Genny will talk about using coffee in various recipes (including her own for Tiramisu), and will share her favourite local Manitoba products that contain either ground coffee, coffee oils or coffee grounds. And speaking of coffee grounds, she will share a few tips of how you can use your coffee grounds instead of throwing them in the garbage.
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Life around us is full of energy. Our bodies and our thoughts are full of energy. In this episode, Genny talks about honouring and embracing your energy, and using your energy in an effective way. When you’re working on something you love, you are motivated and productive but when you’re not using your energy in an effective way, you feel frustrated and drained. She also talks about the importance of “me time”, being aware of the “energy vampires” and how a shot of espresso in the afternoon can give you that boost of energy!
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In this episode, Genny speaks with her friend Brenda Bourns, owner of Event Strategy Productions, a full service event management, marketing and production powerhouse. With over 3 decades in the industry, Brenda has managed events ranging from the CFL Grey Cup to golf tournaments and everything in between. She shares her personal love of coffee, her coffee stories from her years of events and productions, and how she became a “accidental pirate”!
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Did you know you could travel the world from the comfort of your own home, without getting on a plane or getting a stamp on your passport? Genny will talk about travelling the world with coffee, and experiencing the coffee culture, one cup at a time. She’ll also talk about her three favourite coffees, share some information about their respective coffee cultures, and a little of their coffee history.
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In this episode, Genny talks about connecting with yourself and your coffee, through your coffee ritual, and your coffee self-talk. How getting up early before everyone else in the house can really make a difference in your day. Instead of feeling rushed, you can start your day feeling more relaxed. She’ll also talk about how the simple act of slowing down to enjoy your coffee gives you the opportunity to hit that reset button, and transform your day.
You will learn a simple method on how you can reframe your negative thoughts by spotting those negative thoughts, stopping and asking yourself where these negative thoughts are coming from, and swapping them into thoughts of gratitude and self-love. Applying the words, “I AM” to your daily affirmations can leave you feeling more positive.
Genny will also share a few tips on how you can apply mindfulness to your daily preparation of coffee. Being mindful of the little pleasures that add meaning and value to life can help lower your stress and improve your quality of life. To savour the best of life’s moments, we need to take time. And the way to make the most of our time is not to outrun it but to slow it down by doing what matters most. By connecting with your coffee, through the mindfulness of your coffee ritual, you will feel that joy in preparing that perfect cup of coffee.
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In this episode, Genny talks about how collections can happen by accident or, in her case with her collection of coffee cups, how it didn’t start as a collection but as it built up over time, became a collection on purpose. From her first Starbucks green cup and saucer to her Coffee with Genny B logo cup and finally, to her Vincent Van Gogh cup, she shares why each cup or mug is important to her, and how each one tells a story. Genny also shares what she really loves about collecting on purpose, is that you have that desire, that it’s something that brings you happiness, and brings you joy. She doesn’t know if she’s done collecting, or whether she’ll find that next, best “Genny” mug for her coffee enjoyment!
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This podcast episode is all about Italian espresso coffee and how to drink in the coffee culture of the Italians when it comes to creating and enjoying the coffee. For most people, drinking coffee is just a mainstay but for Italians, it’s more than just a pick-me-up drink. Coffee is a way for Italians to connect with people, this means that they socialize thru drinking coffee.
Key Take-Away
The podcast is all about Italian espresso coffee and the author’s first-hand experience with an Italian espresso lover. If you want to be your barista at home and you don’t have a Moka Pot, you can always buy an espresso machine.
Drinking coffee is not just a daily routine for Italians but it is a way for them to connect and develop relationships
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In this episode, Genny discusses why she started this podcast and what the upcoming episodes will hold. She then discusses how a Barista can make all the difference in your experience at a coffee shop, and why connection is so important. Genny has experience as a Barista at Starbucks and she open's up about her experience.
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In this episode, Genny discusses her journey of 60 days and 60 coffees for her 60th birthday. Genny visited 60 different coffee shops in Manitoba and in doing so she learnt so much about herself and the city she lives in. Tune in to hear how the journey went and learn some new things along the way.
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