Uncorked: The Podcast

Left Hand Turns with Jaclyn Robinson

This week on Uncorked we had the pleasure of chatting with Jackie Robinson. Jackie’s journey is truly inspiring. She started as a nurse in British Columbia’s healthcare system but took an unexpected turn that led her to where she is now—a healthcare strategy leader at Vancouver Coastal Health. She’s also a recent graduate, a mother of three, and a proud puppy mom! Jackie opened up about her dramatic experience with COVID-19. She was one of the first confirmed cases in Vancouver and faced a life-threatening battle that saw her on a ventilator for ten days. This intense period of her life forced her to pause and reflect deeply. Despite the challenges, Jackie emerged stronger, using her experience to contribute to healthcare research and strategy. Steph and Jackie also dive into how this journey has reshaped her outlook on life, her hopes for the future of healthcare, personal growth and intentional living. the joy Jackie finds in solitude and the importance of pausing and reflecting on life’s journey and so much more goodness. Jackie’s story is a powerful reminder of resilience, transformation, and the importance of community and connection. Tune in to hear more about Jackie’s incredible journey and her insights on navigating life’s unexpected turns. You won’t want to miss it! Episode Resources: Jaclyn Robinson: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclyn-robinson-93822491/?originalSubdomain=ca] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

A New Chapter of Leadership with Mike Desjardins

We have a very special episode of Uncorked coming at you this week. The man, the myth, the legend Mike Desjardins, CEo of ViRTUS, is joining us to celebrate a major milestone for us- the acquisition of the Corker Collective by ViRTUS. To commemorate this moment, Steph and Mike are hoping on the mic to riff on all things leadership and the future. This convo goes so many wonderful places including the importance of leadership development, and the incredible impact one transformed leader can have—affecting up to 25 people around them, ViRTUS's mission is to foster respectful, empathetic, and productive leaders, the need for leaders to understand the complexity and gray areas of the world, promoting empathy and curiosity, the habits that shape Mike, the power of feedback, and so much more goodness. We hope you will love this conversation and be inspired to lead with heart and purpose! Episode Resources: ViRTUS: Website [https://www.virtusinc.com/] Mike Desjardins: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedesjardins/?originalSubdomain=ca] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Building Community and a Sense of Belonging with Jackie Dickinson

This week on Uncorked we have a very special guest, Whistler's own Jackie Dickinson, a devoted mom, partner, and community leader in Whistler. Jackie shares her story, reflecting on her 15-year career at Whistler Community Services, a place she passionately believes in. She lets us in on how her initial struggle to feel at home in Whistler and reconnecting with familiar faces from her past helped her establish a sense of belonging in this mountain town. Steph and jackie dive into the importance of genuine human connections in an increasingly disconnected world, the need to bring back the sense of community and why asking for a cup of flour or help when times are tough should be the norm, the role of community services in addressing deep-rooted issues that scenic beauty alone cannot solve, how Jackie balances her demanding role with self-care, the impact running can have on your mental health and so much more goodness. Tune into this inspiring tale of community, resilience, and the quest for genuine connections,and let Jackie’s story fill your heart. And don't forget to leave us a review – your support means the world to us! LINKS TO TOPICS WE TALK ABOUT: Corkboard Newsletter: Sign Up [https://www.thecorkercollective.com/the-corkboard%20Connect%20with%20Eva%20Forde%20on%20IG%20https://www.instagram.com/richsocialworker/?hl=en] Jackie Dickinson: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-dickinson-6026161b3/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Spreading Hope and Happiness with Mariat Jibril

This week on Uncorked we are so lucky to have the incredible Mariat Jibril, a woman with a truly inspiring story. Mariat currently works in the financial sector and runs her own consulting business, where she proudly calls herself the Chief Happiness Officer! This title could not be more fitting. In this episode, she opens up about her journey from Nigeria to Europe and finally to Canada. Through her experiences, including surviving cancer twice and overcoming immense personal challenges, she has learned to generate her own sunshine and spread it to others. Steph and Mariat also dive into identity and the significance of Mariat's name, overcoming challenges with hope and resilience, Self-Care practices that are vital for Mariat, how we can recognize our own worth and potential, and so much more goodness. Mariat's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of maintaining hope, no matter the circumstances. She is a living example of how embracing one’s true self and focusing on personal happiness can lead to a fulfilling life. We know you will love this one friends and don't forget to check out Mariat’s book, for more nuggets of wisdom and beautiful life lessons. Mariat: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariatca?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] Book [https://a.co/d/5dt0btF]: Whispers of Hope ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Inspiring Hope with Lauren Kuntz

We are SO excited to welcome Lauren Kuntz to the pod today! Lauren is a dynamic and incredible human who is making waves not only in the world of energy and climate change but also in female sports! She is the CEO of an energy startup, a seasoned athlete and is driven to challenge the status quo in both fields. This woman does it all folks and it is down right inspiring. Steph and Lauren are diving into so many juicy topics including Lauren's journey from getting a PhD in climate science from Harvard to helping to solve the climate crisis, the necessity of a carbon-free electricity source. Lauren's athletic career from gymnastics at MIT to track and field, her passion for the decathlon, organizing the first USA Track and Field Women’s Decathlon National Championships, organizing the first Women's Decathlon World Championship in Geneva, historical sexism limiting women’s opportunities in track and field and so much more goodness. We are deeply inspired by Lauren's relentless pursuit of change and her vision for a future where women compete equally in all sports, and we know you will be to! So let this episode inspire you to create the hope for a better future and as Lauren so beautiful articulates it to "live in the world as you wish it to be." LINKS TO TOPICS WE TALK ABOUT: Corkboard Newsletter: Sign Up [https://www.thecorkercollective.com/the-corkboard%20Connect%20with%20Eva%20Forde%20on%20IG%20https://www.instagram.com/richsocialworker/?hl=en] Lauren Kuntz: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-kuntz/] Women's Decathlon World Championships: Website [https://www.womens-decathlon.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.