The Almaz Podcast: Recent Episodes
Gabriela Love
When I was a little girl, I wasn't exposed to leadership and success of people of color. Media, the history books, and none of my teachers mirrored myself back to me. The Almaz Podcast is my way of bringing greater exposure to BIPOC models of success, joy, fulfillment, purpose, connection and excellence.
Inspired by my Diaspora experiences. In honor of my ancestors. Named after my grandmother.
The Almaz Podcast
Today's episode we meet Isaac, a man of many talents, and a story of passion and determination. He's the kind of person who dreams and then makes the dream happen. The kind of person that gets other people excited and engaged in making something happen.
His leadership is clear in his actions and his perseverance, and his passion for empowering others to achieve their goals. He is the founder and director of AfroBeatsVan, a Vancouver based dance company offering classes and events.
Get educated and inspired. Get empowered and fired up. Get dancing! Check out AfroBeatsVan and Isaac below.
@afrobeats_van @izo_dreamchaser
Entrepreneur sister duo aka The Witches of Grasstown are trailblazing in the emerging cannabis and psychedelics industries, working in media, event production, philanthropy, consulting + more.
They are on a journey of transformation, transmutation, and ascension, creating and speaking into life with passion and precision. Get to know this dynamic duo, and connect with their souls as they share candidly on life, work, the inner journey, and ofcourse Cannabis.
Connect with them below, and be sure to show them some love!
stolbiesisters.com Featured in The Georgia Straight - Trailblazers 2019 Featured in The Daily Hive - Women in the lead: Meet 30 of BC's inspiring entrepreneurs Instagram: @stolbiesisters
A multipotentialite, an adventurer, an advocate, a leader, an entrepreneur, and a stoic.
Alissa is a woman of many talents, and many experiences to match the talent.
She takes chances, she learns fast, she masters, and then does it all over again.
How does she keep it all together? What motivates her? And where will she head next?
Find out on this episode, and connect with her below.
https://www.timelessresults.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alissadomingue/
"My mission is to help you transform and create an Extraordinary Life by unbecoming who you are not and becoming the best version of yourself."- Falak
As a doctor of homoeopathy and an Energy Healer, Falak has been engaging in the healing and personal transformation industry for more than 15 years. She has helped countless men and women heal, grow, and transform into the best versions of themselves.
Falak recently released her book, "The Soulmate Mantra", a woman's guide to finding love. This book tells the tale of Falak's journey, with the intention of inspiring inner change in readers everywhere.
Join us in a beautiful conversation, filled with wisdom, resonance, and laughter.
And ofcourse, the presence of Aya speaking through her.
Connect with Falak, and be sure to take her up on that free session.
www.falakshaiikh.com falakshaiikh@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/falak.shaikh.338 @dr_falakshaiikh on Instagram Check out her book on Amazon, and her free book on co-dependency and love addiction on her website.
Francis Atta is an author, celebrated award winner, leader, motivator and social worker. He has over fifteen years’ experience working in the field with child, youth and families, mental health, social justice and community development. Francis is a professor at Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology and facilitates post-secondary lectures.
In 2012, Francis founded Knowledge and Effort Yield Success (K.E.Y.S), a speaking company that provides keynotes speeches, workshops, counselling services and programs meant to inspire and encourage people of all ages to pursue their goals despite the many obstacles that may exist. Francis continues to be a prominent and sought-after speaker in Toronto for the past couple of years.
Francis has street cred, hustle, and the story to back up the work that he does. He's having an impact on lives that are young and hungry for change and direction. He reminds me of myself, except that he is up to way cooler things!
In this episode, you'll get to know Francis, his life, his work, and his passion for food.
Have a listen, share this episode and leave a review.
Francis Atta https://www.instagram.com/francis.atta/ https://www.francisatta.com/
Don't forget to check out his incredible two purposed book: The Flip https://www.francisatta.com/online-store/The-Flip-is-two-books-p48288974
A true fashionista, a badass Boss Queen, and maybe even a true perfectionist, Tatiana leaves behind a refreshing whirlwind of thoughts, laughs, and wise words.
She is probably one of the funniest people you will ever meet; colourful, fun, and clearly very kind. She shares so candidly about her experiences in her personal and professional life. She takes us back to her fierce boss girl 5 year old self, and she makes us laugh, oh does she ever!
She has been in the beauty industry for over a decade, runs a beauty studio in Vancouver's Gastown, and teaches at Blanche Macdonald.
I'm personally not big on things like make up and nails, but I tell ya, now that I've come across Tat and her incredible knowledge and embodiment of beauty, I can't help but feel drawn to her studio.
She really creates a safe space for anyone to be themselves which is probably why so many people love her work.
Get ready for an episode that's both serious and lighthearted. And ofcourse, treat yourself to a visit to Tat's Haus.
Check out Tat's Haus here:
https://www.tatshaus.com/ @tatshaus
Be sure to share this episode, and if you're headed to Tat's Haus, be sure to tell her that you loved this episode!
Today's guest is Cicely Belle Blain, of Bakau Consulting.
We had an incredible conversation, and touched on many different topics, including some of my most cherished to talk about. You are going to love this conversation!
Cicely Belle Blain is a Black/mixed, queer non-binary femme from London, UK now living on the lands of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh people. Cicely Belle is noted for founding Black Lives Matter Vancouver and subsequently being listed as one of Vancouver's 50 most powerful people by Vancouver Magazine twice, BC Business's 30 under 30 and one of Refinery29's Powerhouses of 2020. Cicely Belle also founded Bakau Consulting (formerly Cicely Blain Consulting) in 2018 and has grown the company to serve over 1000 clients worldwide.
Check out Bakau Consulting at
https://www.bakauconsulting.com/
@bakauconsulting https://www.linkedin.com/company/bakau-consulting/
Our guest today is Lindsay aka Dark Lake Tarot. There are so many beautiful aspects to her, and so many beautiful things to share, that I don't think I can do a proper introduction any justice. Instead, i'll share a little something in her own words. Here goes.
Why Dark Lake Tarot?
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It's WHO I am - DARK LAKE is just one of the many meanings of my given name, LINDSAY. So essentially, 'Lindsay's Tarot!!'. Pretty neat, right?
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It's WHAT I see Tarot, Astrology, and Magic in general, as- a truly beautiful, approachable and intimate way to reflect our current situations and paths... and how best we can move forward with new understanding of our Self, ( and NOT as parlor fortune-telling tools or a dark and forbidden art)
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It's WHEN I personally realized that the Black Girl Magic I sought was REAL and LITERAL. ...and it was within me the whole time, just waiting to be acknowledged and embraced,
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It's WHERE I instinctively retreat to in my mind- my 'safe space' for all of my own witchy practices and meditations, my inner sanctum to seek clarity and guidance,
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It's HOW I utilize my learnings about Tarot, Astrology and other magical practices in my daily life,
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...and it's WHY I started this service: to share my thoughts, my skillset, and most importantly my journey- with you!
Check her out below. And ofcourse, be sure to share this podcast episode with ALL your friends. :)
https://www.darklaketarot.com/
@darklaketarot
Today we meet Willy, founder of Afro Biz World. A worldwide directory of black owned businesses.
Afro Biz World has been a source for local black owned business, events, entrepreneurs, a marketplace, an affiliate network, and so much more.
Willy has been solving problems since well before he turned 7 years old, and Afro Biz World is his way of meeting a need for a stronger presence online for black owned businesses.
It was such an incredible pleasure hearing his life story, his nuggets of wisdom learned from the many businesses he has built and run, and just sharing moments with this extraordinary human being.
Join us as we dive into the world of entrepreneurship, design, and carving your own path to success. This is a great conversation and you won't want to miss this!
Also, as always, if you care about equality and equity, and you are not a BIPOC, supporting these businesses is the kind of affirmative action you can take. SO, check Afro Biz World out, find some local black owned businesses, and support with your dollars.
https://www.instagram.com/afrobizworld/
https://www.afrobizworld.com/
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Kenya is where founder Ken was brought up. Ken started the business in 2020 with a desire to play a role in providing a healthy solution for hand hygiene amid the worldwide COVID-19 outbreak. Karibu Soaps’ intention is to also draw people’s attention to the serious threat that plastic poses to our environment and natural resources, and the company does this through its zero-waste and plastic-free approaches to soapcrafting.
I can personally vouch for these soaps. I have loved every single one that I have tried! They feel good, they smell good, and they are environmentally friendly!
It was such a pleasure hearing all about Karibu's soap crafting process, as well as the myriad of interest Ken has. Join us for another great episode, and of course, don't forget to subscribe, share, leave a review, and get out there and support BIPOC businesses!
Check out Karibu down below. https://karibusoaps.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/karibusoaps/
What a great episode we have on our hands here.
There is oh so much play in this episode, so much depth and so much laughter.
We talk about how accountability holds or fits in different scenarios and work. We talk about the reconciliation of problematic things in early development of various frameworks, like family constellation. We talk about the diaspora identity, and being the oppressor and the oppressed at the same time.
And we talk about so many more things. Things that are fun. Things that are difficult. We laugh, we share, and there's even a bit of singing!
Connect with us through the avenues below.
https://www.instagram.com/whostoleserendib/ https://www.traumainformednvc.com/ https://linktr.ee/meenadchi https://campsite.bio/gabrielalove https://www.instagram.com/thealmazpodcast/
In today's episode we meet Lidiaana, a confidence coach, a dancing queen, a business owner, AND a singer. Among other things. She is multi-talented, confident and helping people get happier. We talk about what confidence means to her, how she teaches confidence, Mondays that are happy, growing up in Germany, moving to the UK, starting her own business, and so many more things that left me speechless at her talent, her creativity and her accomplishments. She has accomplished so many things in her life, I can't imagine having the time myself to get all of these things done! How does she do it? Find out on this episode of the Almaz Podcast. Don't forget to connect with her once you've met her! Scroll down to find out how. May this episode benefit you. G Connect with Lidiaana: @shegitudance @lidiaanamusic https://www.shegitu-dance.com/ https://www.shegitu-dance.com/confidence-coaching/
The H.I.E.R.O.S journey is one that many of us resonate with, including myself. From the day we arrive, life presents us with challenges and opportunities. If we're lucky enough, we realize that there are opportunities in the challenges just as the opportunities come with challenges of their own.
Khet Ankhet. Poet. Creator. Father.
Connect with him here https://www.instagram.com/hierosissacred/