This Truly Is Podcast w/ Brigitte Truong & Tom Yawney: Recent Episodes
This Truly Is...
Welcome to This Truly Is... Podcast! We interview subject matter experts to tackle entertaining, fun, and uncomfortable topics. The goal is to understand the "Why". Why things happen the way they do, why people make the decisions they make, and why it matters. Curious minds unite! This Truly Is for you.
THIS TRULY IS... PART #2 of Race Relations and the Global Response. In this series, we are once again joined by Nike Onile (800 SQ FT)and her brother Olu Onile, Founder of IBPD Inc. (www.ibpdinc.com)
In today's episode, we speak with negotiation expert Fotini Iconomopoulos about how to handle tough conversations, how to ask for the things you want, and how to communicate more effectively. Fotini also discusses the communication and negotiation differences between men and women. This Truly Is... The Art of Negotiation.
The fight for equality and the movement around Black Lives Matter continues to build momentum. Today we speak with Nike Onile (800 SQ FT)and her brother Olu Onile, Founder of IBPD Inc. (www.ibpdinc.com to discuss how we can navigate this social climate with compassion, empathy, and move towards real change. This Truly Is Race Relations and the Global Response.
As Covid-19 swept across the globe, we were all told to stay home and distance. But what happened to those who were in between homes? Those whose rent expired, who planned to sell, or for the landlord whose tenants could not pay? In this episode we discuss how the Real Estate industry has responded to this global pandemic with Steve Jelenic! (@SteveJelenic)
What is happening with truth and journalism? We are living in the era of "Fake News", and Social Media Platforms are littered with dis-information that shapes and re-shapes public perception. Nowadays, everyone with a smartphone is a reporter that can share their stories in real time - but who is fact checking news? Where does truth lie? Today, we discuss the state of truth, news and media with Michael Lista.
Alexandra Nikolajev has developed a following on social media, and with her podcast, discussing pop culture and entertainment. But following the death of George Floyd, she pivoted her content towards discussing social injustice. The result has been a combination of her fans being galvanized, but she has simultaneously lost some followers. So how does an individual decide when it's time to speak up and demand change? We discuss with Alex - aka @lexniko
The Influencer Marketing was projected to be an 8 Billion dollar industry in 2020 - and then Covid-19 hit. So how have content creators adjusted their strategies and approach during this pandemic? We discuss the challenges of producing content during challenging times with Clive Felice - aka Dads With Attitude. Clive has produced relatable family comedy videos for years, and his creativity has been tested during this Pandemic.
We speak with CityLine's @TrevorLui to discuss how the restaurant and hospitality industry was rocked by Covid-19, how they will adapt, and what the future might look like. How will people dine out in the coming months and years? Will things ever be "normal" again?
In Season #2 Episode #3, we discuss the state of business and marketing during Covid-19. How have successful companies managed this Pandemic? What types of opportunities will be presented? And what will the future economy look like?
In Season #2 Episode #2, we are talking about the state of the music industry during Covid-19 with R&B musician, producer, and designer Chris Stylez. In this episode, we discuss how the industry is adapting to the Pandemic, and the future of the industry when people are unable to gather in large groups!
In Season #2 Episode #1, we discuss the immediate impact of Covid-19 in all our lives. From March 2020 onwards the world shut down, and things will never quite be the same. Tom and Brigitte discuss the impact of the Pandemic, and what the future might look like!
Ryan Hinkson started his mega successful Instagram food account, @eatfamous, 5 years ago. Since then he's grown his following to 272 thousand followers, with regular television appearances and plenty of brand partnerships throughout the year. In this candid conversation, Ryan talks about the evolution of the food blog industry, how he stays relevant, and the affects "social fame" has had on his mental health.
We've been seeing it on Giph's, Memes, and using it as an excuse for all of our misfortunes lately. On today’s episode we’re confronting Mercury Retrograde head on with Spiritual Guide, Michelle Silverstein also known as My Mystical Friend. Is it really the culprit behind everything that seems to be going wrong in our lives? What exactly is it? When is it over? It might be throwing our energy off balance and causing a lot of communication problems but as Michelle tells us, Mercury Retrograde can be a very important period for us to reflect on our current state, our relationships, and our feelings.
On today’s episode we talk about what loss means by sitting down with Joey Salmingo, who’s a host, producer, and the founder of FATE - a nonprofit organization dedicated to training & educating individuals on life-saving practices relating to food borne allergies.
Joey lost his beautiful sister Joanna last August from an allergic reaction to nuts. She was 30 years old. As we approach the one year anniversary of Joanna’s passing, we’re honoured to have him on to talk about the impact of loss and the stages of grief, with Tom who recently lost his father, and me, who’s been mourning the end of a relationship.
Creative blocks happen, especially when you've overworked yourself or you're simply not in the right headspace. Sometimes we're uninspired to even get started in the morning, and when your business is dependent on creativity, that can be a problem. On today's episode, Brigitte and Tom answer a listener's question on sparking creativity when there isn't any, PLUS Brigitte discusses the competitive home rental market in Toronto while Tom offers some wise, fatherly, money saving advice to those who are single and ready to mingle with real estate.
On today’s episode we’re talking sales! We break down some DO’s and Dont’s to sell your personal brand and services effectively because as Zig Ziglar puts it, if you don’t see yourself as a winner, you can’t perform as a winner. Go Zig!
On today's episode we're talking about branded partnerships. As a creator, how do you get them? What are brands and agencies looking for? And what does a partnership actually look like? All this and so much more. This Truly Is... How Branded Partnerships work on Social Media.
On today's episode we're talking about that money, honey! How to save in an increasingly expensive world, how to invest your money and where, and how to plan accordingly for tax season. All this and more with millennial money expert, speaker, award winning blogger, and host of the Mo Money Podcast and founder of Millennial Money Meetup, Jessica Moorhouse. This Truly Is... Money management 101 for millennials.
On Episode #3 of 'This Truly Is' Podcast, it's a variety show we call '10 Questions with Brigitte & Tom.' We ask each other 10 blind questions, we don't know what's coming, and the answers are off the cuff. Lots of topics covered on this episode - enjoy!
In the second episode of "This Truly Is..." podcast, we discuss anxiety, mental health, and how to support friends and co-workers that could use it.
This is the very first episode of "This Truly Is..." featuring Brigitte Truong and Tom Yawney. This podcast promises to talk about the things we typically avoid - no topic is off limits.
In this initial episode, we talk about the state of social media, Instagram removing "Likes" from posts in Canada, and what it's like to work in the Influencer Marketing industry.