Fireside Stories

In the seventeenth episode of Fireside Stories, we welcome Cathy Bales, and she will be speaking to us about Thriving Within Chaos.

Cathy met the love of her life at 17, and they’ve been married for …

In the sixteenth episode of Fireside Stories, we welcome Danielle Joworski, who will talk to us about how she learned to believe in and trust herself.

"The harder I worked, the harder things became. A…

We often see horrific acts of abuse and pain in the news, but have you ever really thought about what happens after the headlines go away? Krystal Snider has and is one of those people helping those …

For many of us, these past few years have created stress and fatigue for reasons, that to be honest, are quite obvious. The question is how to manage this stress and live a healthier lifestyle. Our …

Have you ever really thought lately about the choices that you make in your life? The paths that you choose?  Our guest today, Mahara Wayman, is an empowerment coach helping women harness their voice…

For many, merely floating along and living an unhealthy lifestyle is a trend they want to break. Instead, more people are investing more time and energy into wellness, living lives that are more enjo…

After speaking with many people, I have realized that many of us have experienced trauma in our early lives and often have to make the conscious decision to work through them and find growth. Today,…

Have you ever experience that moment of overwhelm while working? That moment when it feels like you just can’t breathe, you can’t focus and your work is drowning you instead of feeding you? Our guest…

Have you ever heard of the power of the mind? Do you believe that we can heal our mental and physical issues using different techniques like Somatic training? The ninth episode of Fireside Stories- H…

Who is in your tribe cheering you on and supporting you through the ups and downs of life? The eighth episode of the FireSide Stories- Human Library is available on Youtube and all podcast streaming …

Have you ever thought about what life would be like if you had taken a different path? Who would you be, where would you be?

Born in Wolverhampton, England, to Jamaican parents, Ralph has had to endu…

Are you ready to face your fears? Theresa’s inspirational discussion about stepping into and speaking your fear is one that will leave you thinking for days. After working for 19 years for the same …

Ali’s story of loss and resilience will inspire and make you think about the unique way we all maneuver life and cope with change. At only 32 years of age, Ali has experienced a level of loss that ma…

Ben is a trans/non-binary person of colour living in Kitchener, ON. He plays elite level rugby, is a graduate student studying Global Governance at the Balsillie School of International Affairs and w…