Apr 18, 2024
Should your child take a “gap year” between high school and university? The latest episode of the Shaping Our World podcast may help to answer that question as we sit down with Michelle Dittmer, educator, youth advocate and founder of the Canadian Gap Year Association (CanGap). With her extensive background in...
Apr 4, 2024
In this episode of Shaping Our World, host Chris Tompkins has a heartfelt conversation with Brady Leavold, retired professional hockey player turned beacon of hope. Brady's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of redemption. From the highs of signing with the Tampa Bay Lightning to the depths of addiction...
Mar 21, 2024
In this heartening episode of Shaping Our World, we welcome the remarkable Dan Scott, a beacon of insight and guidance for parents navigating the challenges of raising children and teens. As Executive Director of Life Stage Content Strategies at Orange — a team of leaders, educators, researchers, counsellors, writers,...
Mar 7, 2024
Get ready to empower your kids for success in the digital age! In this episode of Shaping Our World, we're joined by the dynamic Stacey Ross Cohen, an expert in personal branding and marketing. Drawing from her wealth of experience and her latest book, Brand Up: The Ultimate Playbook for College & Career Success, Stacey...
Feb 22, 2024
Join us for today's episode of Shaping Our World as we delve into the realms of mental wellness with the esteemed Dr. Norman Rosenthal. Renowned psychiatrist and bestselling author, Dr. Rosenthal enlightens us on Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) — a term he coined more than 40 years ago — and the transformative...