Happily Ever Understood
Imagine this world an even better place if we aim to understand its people's stories. Seeking to understand favors curiosity, patience, open-mindedness, and empathy. There is an absence of judgment and a desire to see things from others’ points of view, to see their reasons, and feel what they feel.
The more we seek understanding, the better we can craft our work. The better our work, the more likely we are to positively impact this world. Understanding is also a way to access knowledge, and knowledge is power. If you want to build a better place, start with listening. That is not all! Because if you listen well and try to understand all sides, you will find that you have so much more than your own story. Because in this world of ours that is so small and so fragile, we are bound together by stories. In such a world, curiosity, patience, open-mindedness, and empathy would be highly valued qualities. People would recognize the power of understanding and would actively strive to cultivate these qualities within themselves and their communities. By embracing the richness of diverse stories, this world would become a more harmonious and inclusive place, where every individual's experiences and perspectives are acknowledged and respected.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 57
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Autism Awareness - Episode #17
ilisten commemorates World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 with guest Brytani McLeod who is the Inclusion and Accessibility Consultant at Autism CanTech!
Many people from the autistic community prefer…
Embracing Your Authentic Self - Episode #16
iListen's next Women's History Month guest, Sonia De Fazio takes us on her journey of authenticity. Sonia learned to acknowledge her strengths and weaknesses, embrace her imperfections, and not prete…
Small But Mighty: A Little Entrepreneur Changing the World - Episode #15
Continuing with Women's History Month, iListen's youngest guest is nine-year-old Grace. This little entrepreneur is making a difference by giving back to the community.
Grace started her business, The…
Brain Injury Awareness - Episode #14
iListen starts Women's History Month with its first guest, Janet Brazil. We mark Brain Injury Awareness Day on March 4 as Janet educates us on the effects of brain injury and how it can be managed.
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The "Confidence" Approach - Episode #13
iListen's last guest for Black History Month is Oyebola Famuyiwa, who talks about confidence by approaching our mental strength with curiosity and persistence. Oyebola's story comes from humble begin…
The Joy of Starting Over - Episode #12
Continuing with our third guest for Black History Month, Kirsha Campbell discusses starting over. Arriving from Jamaica, she tells her story of overcoming culture shock and managing a busy life with…
Friendly or Flirty? Navigating Social Cues - Episode #11
iListen continues to honour Black History Month with this special episode. And to coincide with Valentine's Day we talk with Oliver Marcelle on relationship boundaries when it comes to being friendly…
Choosing Happiness - Episode #10
To start off Black History Month our first guest, Louisa Valentin discusses her journey to helping others choose happiness.
Louisa is an Empowerment Wellness Coach. She empowers professional women to …
Remembering The Holocaust - Episode #9
We commemorate the victims of the Holocaust on January 27, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, with guest Abraham Silverman who tells of his experience growing up in the Jewish ghettos of Iași, …
The Power of Vulnerability - Episode #8
I produced this podcast specifically for my brothers in hopes to create a deeper connection. I had a great chat about vulnerability with Andre Lam who is a former software developer turned person dev…
2022 Year in Review - Episode #7
We reflect on the first year of business for iListen. From its inception to the challenges and what we look forward to for next year, the rollercoaster of a journey has been worth it.
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Supporting Small Businesses for the Holidays - Episode #6
Every Christmas we will support businesses by showcasing unique gift ideas by passionate entrepreneurs. In this Christmas episode, Kimberly chronicles her entrepreneur journey that led her to two uni…
Gratitude - Episode #5
How can making gratitude a part of your life change you? In this episode, we discuss how past experiences teach us lessons and allow us to make unbearable experiences bearable.
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The Orange Book of Courtney - Episode #4
With this special podcast, we honour the past and present First Peoples of this land, the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island. We are grateful for the distinct role and relations…
The International Listening Association (ILA) and The International Day of Listening - Episode #3
The International Day of Listening was established by the International Listening Association (ILA) to create awareness of the importance of listening. In this Episode 3 of the Happily Ever Understoo…
What Do You Mean I Don't Listen? - Episode #2
Episode 2 of the Happily Ever Understood Podcast does a deep dive into the work of iListen and what the process of really listening is about. Every effort was made to cover the topic as honestly and…
The Story of iListen - Episode #1
The story of iListen begins with the journey of its Founder, Melaida Corpuz, who like most of us spent many years as an employee. By listening to her inner voice she created the path she was always …