Connected Conversations: Recent Episodes
The GenWell Project
The GenWell Project presents "Connected Conversations". A series featuring people from many segments of the population that may find themselves struggling and provide conversation and perspectives that aim to ease the discomfort that we are now collectively experiencing. In these unprecedented times, we want to be a part of the good, part of the solution, and a part of your lives. Let’s get connected!
Mark Henick is a mental health strategist and the CEO of Strategic Mental Health Solutions.
Spotlight on: Building positive mental health during a global pandemic.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAamlTRss8S/
Mubashira Farooqi is the Social Media and Content Coordinator at The GenWell Project.
Spotlight on: Maintaining connections during Ramadan and a global pandemic.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAahh18gU0_/
Paul Born is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Tamarack Institute.
Spotlight on: Importance of community now and in the future.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAVczX1s6pa/
Don is the CEO of Day of Pause.
Spotlight on: Disconnecting to connect during this global shutdown.
Susan Chamberlain is the Executive Director at the George Hull Centre.
Spotlight on: How families can effectively deal with challenges during this difficult time.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CALJqOcF1IF/
Julie Mitchell is the Founder of Parcel Design and Torq Ride.
Spotlight on: How to keep your community connected even without your favourite weekly class and community.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAIk38qAN-Z/
Mahad Shahzad is the Founder of Chatting to Wellness.
Spotlight on: How youth can safely help keep our seniors company during this time of isolation and distancing.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGAD-1nXZ5/
Jodi Lastman is the Manager of Marketing & Communications at Park People.
Spotlight on: The value of parks and nature during isolation.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CADGnCeAXeB/
Shelli Baltman is the President and Founding Partner of The Idea Suite.
Spotlight on: what small businesses can do to stay strong and plan for their future.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_xnTdvHpxT/
Yvonne Harding is the Manager of Resource Development at Assaulted Women's Helpline.
Spotlight on: Dealing with abusive relationships during quarantine.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_sksjUB7NT/
Sarah Stovold is the Managing Director of NextWave by IMI.
Spotlight on: Consumer sentiment and what people are missing the most.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nGoOCHlAH/
Ryan Doyle is the host of The Rush, Newstalk 1010.
Spotlight on: The role of talk radio to keep us connected in good times and bad.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_khw0kj4an/
Louisa Jewell is the Founder of Canadian Positive Psychology Association.
Spotlight on: How to stay positive during challenging times.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_h8-_7ntQC/
Anika Kin is a Toronto based photographer and the creator of #sunbeamonthewall.
Spotlight on: Photography to share stories and supportive words from people around the world.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_fYJ4yHN1w/
Christine Stayley is the Executive Director of Dyslexia Canada.
Spotlight on: Dealing with dyslexia during a time of isolation.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ajG55DGnU/
Kate Shurety is the Executive Director of the Campaign to End Loneliness.
Spotlight on: Supporting those who may be dealing with loneliness due to isolation.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_SxLeYlwgk/