Centennial College Podcast: Recent Episodes
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There’s more to college than going to class. Do you know how to get the most out of your college experience? In this podcast, Centennial College teachers, students, and others talk about everything from getting your career moving to entrepreneurship, black history, fitness, leadership, global citizenship, accessibility and inclusion, cybersecurity and more. No matter what you’re in college for, if you’re a student, tune in to learn what you need to know.
In this episode of Leadership Vibes, we’re speaking to Chef Demi Meneses. A veteran of the baking industry, Chef Demi is a professor at Centennial College, as well as the proud owner of a licensed home-based company, Macookie + Cake, creating incredible wedding and character cakes. Tune in to hear all about Chef Demi’s empowering journey into both leadership and entrepreneurship.
This episode of Leadership Vibes features a discussion with Michelle Solomon about her leadership journey and experiences. Michelle is the Community Outreach Coordinator at Centennial, focusing on women and non-gender conforming persons interested in non-traditional careers. She’s also known as one of the most helpful and connected people at the college when it comes to student resources.
Madonna Villena is a Professional Communication and Marketing Specialist who’s currently taking Marketing Management at Centennial college, while acting as President of the Centennial College Toastmasters Club, and as a Peer Tutor at the Learning Center. In this episode of Leadership Vibes, we’ll interview her about her journey and experience at Centennial College.
Today on Leadership Vibes, we interview Nadia Theresa Dua, a current Centennial student who’s also a Sergeant at Arms with Centennial Toastmasters club. We’ll discuss what leadership looks like for students, and leading by example, as we hear about Nadia’s leadership story and experiences as a student.
In this episode of Leadership Vibes, we speak to Ajané Adams, Paralegal student at Centennial College, and current Vice President of the CCSAI. Ajane is a champion for diversity and equity, working with refugee relocation and representation. Hear about what his journey looks like as a student.
We’re talking to David Ip Yam, as he shares his leadership experience, in this episode of Leadership Vibes. David is the Associate Vice President, Dean of Students at the college, and an entrepreneur who runs his own podcast, relationship coaching service, and even teaches martial arts.
So, you’ve written a story, or a novel. Interested in publishing, but don’t know how to start? In episode four of the Writer’s Circle Podcast, learn about the different ways to publish your work, and the ups and down of each, as Cathy Schlender interviews editor Jeremy Lucyk and writer Alice Hsiung.
Writing’s a process, and we all have different ways of making that process happen. In the third episode of the Writing Circle Podcast, Alice Hsiung interviews three authors from the Writing Circle: Shakira Ahmad, Sowmya Kishore, and Cathy Schlender, to learn their tips and tricks for when it’s time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard).
Find your own success by seeing how others got there! In the second episode of the Writing Circle Podcast, Shakira Ahmad speaks with Philip Alalibo, Shirley Merith, and Joanne Dominico. They’re all members of the Writer’s Circle with one thing in common: Their works have all been published, and they’re here to talk about what they’ve published, and how it was done.
There’s no better way to get creative then to surround yourself with like-minded people. Sowmya Kishore learns how Centennial College’s Writing Circle got started, what its mission is, and the kinds of writers that members get to rub shoulders with as she interviews Jane Burpee, Shirley Merith and Philip Alalibo. Also, you’ll learn about its inaugural publication, the Writers Unblocked e-magazine, which features short stories, poetry and blogs written by our members.
Episode 2 of the Undiluted Podcast focuses on Racial Trauma. Host Joyce Mgbolu will discuss the causes of it, along with ways to cope and manage the distress that comes from anti-Black racism. Joyce will speak to students Basirat Naphew and Brandon Calliste, who will share their perspectives on these issues, alone with professional speaker Talisa Boland. Together, they’ll create awareness, and provide support and coping strategies.
What’s it like owning a business in Canada when you’re a black student? What about being a Black female leader in a male-dominated industry? On the first episode of the Undiluted Podcast, Joyce Mgbolu will be discussing Black student-owned SMEs (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises), with students Kadaesha Lindsay and Rachel Atta-Mensah, followed by entrepreneur Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson sharing her experiences and insights into the Canadian business world.
In the fourth and final episode of Leadership Vibes, Ella Bates speaks to recent Centennial graduates Asli Kahraman and Kai Little-White about their very different leadership styles, and how they make the most of them.
This third episode is about our leadership skills, what they are, and how we can develop them. Ella bates speaks to Darryl Chiu, Jacob Pickering, and Jimmy Nyende as they share their experiences that helped them grow their skills and identify what they needed to develop.
What is the mission of a leader? What gives purpose to how you lead? In the second episode of the season, Ella Bates speaks to Duja Sebastian and Harminder Saini, two Centennial College graduates who’ve moved on to success in the entrepreneurial and paramedicine world, about what their goals as leaders are.
Join us as we interview various BIPOC leaders in the public relations industry - why they chose PR, what their job entails and why BIPOC representation and leadership are more important than ever in this fast-paced, growing industry. In this episode, we will feature Jefferson Darrell Founder and CEO of Breakfast Culture.
Join us as we interview various leaders in the public relations industry - why they chose PR, what their job entails and the skills and traits needed in this fast-paced, growing industry.
PR: Shaping the Future is a three-episode podcast series by postgraduate students in Centennial College’s Public Relations and Corporate Communications program, exploring diversity in the industry through interviews with BIPOC professionals in the PR industry. In this first episode, we interview Joseph Actra, of In Spirit Foundations, and discuss his work, his journey, his challenges and barriers, and the future of Public Relations.
Deb Matthews, takes us through the importance of UDL and explores each of the three principles in this final episode that focuses on the principle of multiple means of action and expression. Through an understanding of the uniqueness of trees and our relationships with our environment that highlights the benefits we gain by creating rich, diverse educational ecosystems. Much in the same way our world creates rich, diverse natural ecosystems that Matthews is a professor and the child and youth care practitioner program at Centennial College.
This episode is the third a poor many episodes for a Centennial College faculty that Matthews takes us through the importance of UDL and explores each of the three principles in this episode that focuses on the principle of multiple means of representation. Through an understanding of the uniqueness of trees and our relationships with our environment that highlights the benefits we gained by creating rich, diverse educational ecosystems much in the same way our world creates rich, diverse natural ecosystems that Matthews is a professor and the child and youth care practitioner program at Centennial College.
This episode is the second of four mini episodes, where Centennial College faculty that Matthews takes us through the importance of UDL, and explores each of the three principles in this episode that focuses on the principle of multiple means of engagement, through an understanding of the uniqueness of trees and our relationships with our environment that highlights the benefits we gain by creating rich, diverse educational ecosystems.
What matters to you in leadership? What are your values? What do you want to accomplish? How do you plan to do it?In the first episode of the season, Magdalena Goledzinowska will be speaking to two Centennial College student leaders, Basirat Naphew and Frincess Arbour, who will share what matters to them, what drives them, and what gives purpose to the leadership roles they’ve already taken in their lives.
In these episodes, Deb Matthews talks about the importance of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and explores each of the three principles of UDL. Through an understanding of the uniqueness of trees and our relationships with our environments, Deb highlights the benefits we gain by creating rich, diverse educational ecosystems much in the same way our world creates rich diverse natural ecosystems. These episodes highlight key UDL principles while offering a unique way to think about UDL with practical ideas for implementation. As you listen to these podcasts, you will realize that Deb makes a strong connection between our complex natural world and the rich opportunities available to educators in our learning environments.
In this episode, Professor Fabio Lini talks about how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can make teaching and learning fun. His conversation with his faculty colleague, Professor Srishti Rawat, will show you how Universal Design for Learning encourages faculty to explore options other than traditional lectures and assignments to engage students. He also invites his former student, Eric Charbonneau to share his experiences and perspectives on how faculty can make teaching more engaging and meaningful for learners.
Engaging in UDL is a process. Processes need steps. In this episode, Child and Youth Care Faculty member Paola Ostinelli discusses her journey through understanding UDL, and offers a beginning step: Choosing one thing at a time and building from there. With the tools we have available, it is doable!
In this first episode, we meet with two Centennial College students, Lou and Suma, as they share their perspective on accessibility and how it empowers them to thrive. We discuss their favourite classes at Centennial, things faculty can do to make course design more accessible, and the importance of being seen and acknowledged in the virtual and physical classroom.
Getting a job can't be easy, especially if you've just gone through a year of school online and have to contend with a still ongoing pandemic when you graduate. Join Christine Dyal, Sia Papadopoulos, Anya-Kaye Parkes and Robin Song, four public relations students, discuss the importance of networking when it comes to finding a job, the shocking statistics surrounding the problem of the network gap, and their own experiences of working on Operation NetWORK It, a student-run campaign that raised awareness of and promoted resources to help mitigate the network gap.
A 25-year-old musician/frontline worker shares his experience of balancing work, life and his overall wellness while his family caught COVID-19. Health and wellness education coordinator at Centennial College, Bindia Darshan, provides advice on how to navigate his difficult situation.
A 19-year-old essential worker describes the difficulties of studying from home. Director of equitable learning, health & wellness at Centennial College, Rick Ezekiel, provides online learning tips and advice on how to stay productive.
The 22-year-old student from Monday’s episode returns. She seeks help regarding her mental health issues and how they’ve intensified as a result of COVID-19. Dr. Sarah Park shares mental health resources and advice on how to cope.
A 28-year-old carpenter describes how the pandemic has affected his job and finances. Dr. Tulsi Dharel, a Centennial College business professor who holds an MBA and Ph.D. in marketing provides practical and motivational advice.
A 22-year-old student seeks to navigate family life and pandemic precautions. She is scared of contracting the virus but struggles to communicate her concerns to her family. Isha Berry, an epidemiology Ph.D. candidate responds to her concerns and provides some steps she can take.
Today’s episode will close the series with an open discussion between PR professionals, students and diversity educators. We speak about what we envision the industry to be like in the future and the hopes we have for diversity in PR.
This episode features the voices of Meghan Cox, Fatyma Khan and Mubashira Farooqi, sharing their experiences with diversity within the industry and how they are influencing the discussion surrounding DE&I.
Listen in to see how diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) played a role in PR’s past. Diversity had value even then, and helped the Black community survive. This episode features diverse voices from Centennial College’s Bachelor of Public Relations Management Program: Mikhail Grishin and Jerome Kitenge.
On today’s episode, we’ll be talking about our Global Experience programs and the impact the work is having on our Centennial community and around the world. We’ll also talk about what’s in store for Global Experience at Centennial College.
Our episode host, Jocelyn Babudri, will be talking to faculty member, Rachel Larabee, Success Advisor, Jenita Shah, and Director, International Education - Services and Global Experience, Laura Wood.
Today’s episode is for all international students. We’ll be discussing strategies for ensuring success in your new home away from home, utilizing the resources available at the College, and hearing from personal experiences of a student just like you.
Our episode host, Jennifer Cabell, will be talking to faculty member, Linda Traill, Success Advisor, Sanjay Pottinger, and international student, Gabriel Coelho.
For more resources available to international students, please visit: centennialcollege.ca/sage
On today’s episode, we’ll be talking about the mental health challenges unique to international students. We’ll explore what international students can do to nurture mental and emotional wellness, and what staff and faculty can do to help their students.
Our episode hosts, Lauren Atmore and Pierre Ross, will be talking to Lawrence Everest, an international student, and to Roma Rashidi, a student counsellor at the Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services.
On today’s episode, we’ll be talking about culture. We’ll explore the cultural nuances of international students’ transition to Canada. And we’ll talk about what we can do, as students and employees, to help make Centennial a bit more welcoming and inclusive to all.
Our episode host, Pearl Vas, will be talking to students, Krunal Shah and Beatriz Delgado, and to Global Citizenship and Equity Learning Advisor, Nita Saini, and faculty member, Jane Sakay. In addition, this episode features short clips from several students and employees who shared their stories. Sincere thanks to all of them for their candidness.
On today’s episode, we’ll be talking about what it takes for faculty and staff to go abroad. Whether it’s leading a group of students on a faculty-led program, or traveling independently on a faculty or staff exchange, we have options for everyone!
Our episode host, Pearl Vas, will be talking to faculty and staff, Tim Doyle, Shannon Bramwell, Lyle Williams about their Global Experience.
For a full list of Global Experience programs, please visit: sage.centennialcollege.ca.
On today’s episode, we’ll be talking about Centennial’s Global Experience programs that allow students to travel abroad. We will explore the options students have to study during their studies, and discuss how SaGE helps to break down common barriers, such as finances, balancing school and travel, and tackling logistics.
Our episode host, Jocelyn Babudri, will be talking to students, Arnetia Bishop, Monica De Leon, and Taranjeet Singh about their Global Experience.
For a full list of Global Experience programs, please visit: sage.centennialcollege.ca.
In this second episode of Love in the Time of Corona, Dr. Silvia D’Addario, Sean Kinsella, and Aaron Brown are joined by Monique Chambers as they share their continued exploration of intimacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. The panelists share how they define love and intimacy and explore strategies to maintain connection as the coronavirus lasts for the foreseeable future.
*Recorded September 29, 2020
In this first episode of Love in the Time of Corona, Dr. Silvia D’Addario, Sean Kinsella, and Aaron Brown explore the ways in which they’re each finding connection and intimacy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through their own stories, Silvia, Sean, and Aaron explore intimacy and connection with oneself, with romantic and sexual partners, and with our communities. *Recorded June 24, 2020.
How do harmful stereotypical ideologies of Black communities’ lead to discriminatory practices in the workplace? In the third episode of Decoding Black, Dr. Christopher Stuart Taylor and Letecia Rose answer the challenging questions that reveal the importance of recognizing how anti-Black racism is permeated across diverse industries and explores differing viewpoints on how organizations can address these issues.
What are the implications of the historical legacies of colonialism and inequities in our education systems that adversely affect diverse Black communities in Canada today? In the second episode of Decoding Black, Dr. Christopher Stuart Taylor and Letecia Rose will engage listeners to deepen their understanding on the how-to disrupt the implications of both past and current racist practices within the Canadian education systems.
In this first episode of Decoding Black, hosts Dr. Christopher Stuart Taylor and Leticia Rose challenge themselves and their listeners, to deconstruct the narratives that surround diverse Black identities and share distinct views on the social constructions of what it means to be Black in Canada and beyond.
Looking to get in shape before the weather gets warm? In this episode, we talk to fitness professor Kristin Smart, and personal trainers Ron Simeon and Jordan Tam about getting your body in shape for the summer. They talk about when to begin the change, what you need to pay attention to in order to make it happen, and the mindset you’re going to need to get it done.
You need to fill your body with the right foods for the right activities, and in college, that means giving yourself the energy to study and work. There’s more to healthy eating than just eating your vegetables, and there’s a lot of competing messages out there. In this episode, we talk to Jordan Tam and Jane Skapinker about how you can eat healthy while you’re on campus. What does healthy eating mean to you when you’ve got classes to get to? Find out by listening in.
Have you been feeling sleepy, burned out, or depressive the last few months? You might have the Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder. In this episode, Josh Delgado talks to Adam Balan, Program Coordinator for Fitness and Health Promotion, Corby Anderson, Ergonomic Specialist and Wellness Consultant, and Julie Haluschak, Online Marketing Specialist at Centennial College, who’ve all had experience with the Winter Blues. Learn how to tell if you’re suffering from it, and what you can do to turn your mood back into sunshine.
Have you made any New Year’s resolutions? Many people say they’re going to make healthier choices, and exercise more, but not many of them stick with it for very long. In this episode, Josh Delgado talks to Jordan Tam, fitness trainer at Centennial College’s Athletics and Wellness Centre, about the right way to make a healthy New Year’s resolution, and how to stick to it.
Careers aren’t a straight, upward path. After you land that co-op placement, or that job, then what? Especially if either one is not what you thought it would be. Sarah Law is the Senior Manager of Early Talent Acquisition (TNO) at the Royal Bank of Canada. In this episode, Annie talks to her about thriving during your co-op placement, or even in your working career. To Sarah, there’s two key aspects to being resilient: Recovering quickly, and the ability to be elastic.
Most students come to college because they want a meaningful job when it’s all done. What’s that look like from an indigenous perspective? In this episode, Alice speaks to Eli, an Indigenous student from our Social Service Worker Program, and his Indigenous Studies professor, Dani Kwan-Lafond. Eli also works at Egale Youth Services, an LGBTQ youth support organization, and grew up in foster care, while Dani is also a social worker. To Eli, career resilience means being allowed to dream, have hopes and push forward, without getting sidetracked. The pair also talk about the importance of connections, and when to change your career’s direction.
Have you ever had a big change in your life that you had to adapt to? Moving to another country for school is one of the biggest changes you can make. In this episode, Alice speaks to four different international students, who share their school and career experiences coming to Canada. This episode is about big choices, major life decisions, a change of setting, and how to be resilient during the process of change.
Now that you’ve gotten a job, how do you keep it? Here’s what the employers you want to hire you have to say about it. Piotr Mierzejewski, the director of DB2 Development, IBM Data and AI at IBM Canada, and Greene Verweij, Senior Recruitment Consultant from Blackberry share their perspective on career resilience.
What do you do when employers aren’t calling you back? Rashib Kanodia graduated from Centennial College’s Financial Planning program. He has personal stories to tell about what he did when his job search didn’t work out and reveals the strategies that helped him bounce back, including faith and conviction.
Daedreen Peterkin is a graduate of Centennial College’s Project Management. After her graduation, she ran into problems finding a job and was told she didn’t have enough experience. Now, though, she’s a project manager at Impact Packaging. How did she get there? Listen to find out!