the route of why featuring Dr. Chien-yu Liu, Lawyer, Advocate for Social Justice

the route of why featuring Melissa Tolentino, Entrepreneur & Baker of Flourishette

In our 6th and final episode of our first season, we're thrilled to be chatting with entrepreneur and baker, Melissa Tolentino. Flourishette is a Vancouver-based boutique baking business launched in 2020 by Melissa Tolentino that features pastries and cakes created from original recipes. Melissa is an entrepreneur at heart. Not only does she keep herself busy with baking school, helping run her family businesses as well as her own, she's also one of three organizers of the pop-up group, The Kynd Community here in Vancouver. Learn more about Flourishette and visit their website. [https://flourishette.com]  ////// Be sure to subscribe to the route of why podcast, and visit our website at www.therouteofwhy.com Follow us on Instagram @therouteofwhy and join the conversation #therouteofwhy

the route of why featuring Dr. Chien-yu Liu, Lawyer, Advocate for Social Justice

In our 5th episode, we're thrilled to be speaking with Dr. Chien-yu Liu, a foreign law practitioner practicing exclusively in the field of U.S Immigration law. Dr. Liu has provided legal services to clients of various sectors, including Fortune 500 companies. Having spent years in the United States as a Masters and PhD student and practicing lawyer, Dr. Liu deeply understands the daily and social struggles of immigrants and international visitors. His experience has led him to write about transgender rights, gender equity, disaster displacement, refugees, and humanitarian-development nexus issues. Committed to social justice, Dr. Liu worked as a journalist and researcher and has volunteered through numerous capacities. He currently sits on the board of Taiwan Alliance to Promote Civil Partnership Rights (TAPCPR) – a grassroot NGO dedicated to gender issues. Tune into Dr. Liu’s inspiring journey and the many lessons he learned along the way. ////// Be sure to subscribe to the route of why podcast, and visit our website at www.therouteofwhy.com Follow us on Instagram @therouteofwhy and join the conversation #therouteofwhy

the route of why featuring Shannon Hartwig, Founder and Executive Director of the West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation

In our third episode, we’re excited to be speaking with Shannon Hartwig, the Founder and Executive Director of the West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation based in beautiful Burnaby, British Columbia. The organization’s mission is to provide support for families experiencing childhood cancer and blood disorders through programming and community support. Shannon’s passion for challenging the status quo and making an impact is evident in her organization's work. Her and her team ensures families dealing with childhood cancer in BC, are supported and heard. Listen to her inspiring story that took her from East to West, and how she continues to fulfill her life’s calling. You can learn more about the West Coast Kids Cancer Foundation at https://www.wckfoundation.ca.  //// Be sure to subscribe to the route of why podcast, and visit our website at www.therouteofwhy.com Follow us on Instagram @therouteofwhy and join the conversation #therouteofwhy

the route of why featuring Shin Yongha, English Language Educator & Entrepreneur, YouTube Influencer

We’re your hosts Kathleen and Meryl and on our show, we’ll have thoughtful conversations with some of today’s interesting and incredible thought leaders about finding their “why.”  In our third episode, we’re talking with Shin Yongha, an English language educator and entrepreneur, and Youtube Influencer based in South Korea. His students of nearly one million subscribers tune in to learn useful and practical lessons which he teaches on his YouTube channel Live Academy. Born in South Korea, Yongha moved with his family to the United States at age five, and eight years later, relocated back to his home country. After graduating with a bachelors in Hotel Tourism & Management, he began teaching English to make ends meet. From there, he discovered his passion for education and began to carve his own path. We hope this episode will inspire you to create and help others along the way. Enjoy! You can follow Shin Yongha and Live Academy on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/라이브아카데미   //// Be sure to subscribe to the route of why podcast, and visit our website at www.therouteofwhy.com Follow us on Instagram @therouteofwhy and join the conversation #therouteofwhy

the route of why Featuring Paul Griggs, Entrepreneur, Actor, Clinical Counsellor

We’re your hosts Kathleen and Meryl and on our show, we’ll have thoughtful conversations with some of today’s interesting and incredible thought leaders about finding their “why.” In our second episode, we’re talking with Paul Griggs, Entrepreneur, Actor and Clinical Counsellor. Paul’s career does not follow a single path, and his many experience adds to the richness of his journey. Paul’s career began as an entrepreneur where he started, built and sold a multi-million dollar business in Vancouver, British Columbia. Soon after, he pivoted and pursued and studied acting, spending time in New York, London and Vancouver. Following his thirst for change, he found himself back in the corporate world as a VP for a multi-billon dollar company that traded on the London Stock Exchange. With the pandemic, Paul pivoted once again and pursued his master degree in clinical counselling. What sparks his curiosity? The human condition, nature, art, and a passion for helping people succeed in their life’s journey. You can learn more about Paul on his website at www.paulgriggs.ca [https://www.paulgriggs.ca] ////  Be sure to subscribe to the route of why podcast, and visit our website at www.therouteofwhy.com  [https://www.therouteofwhy.com] Follow us on Instagram @therouteofwhy and join the conversation #therouteofwhy