Episode 5: "Stand in Your Truth" with Guyleigh Johnson
Feature Friday
Our guest for this month's Feature Friday is Guyleigh Johnson! Guyleigh Johnson is an Author, Artist, Advocate, Facilitator and Filmmaker from the vibrant community of Dartmouth North. Carrying the essence of her roots, she stands at the forefront of social change using her art and voice to amplify. A hard-working, solution-oriented professional with 10+ years of experience and knowledge in community engagement, arts facilitation and project management using a client-centred framework. She has a passion for collaboration and community development implemented through an Afrocentric lens of...
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Episode 4: "My Superpower is my Vulnerability" with Gary Beals
Feature Friday
Our guest for this month's Feature Friday is Gary Beals! Gary Beals is a Juno nominated artist celebrated for his soulful voice and captivating performances. Born and raised in Cherry Brook, Nova Scotia, Gary's journey in music began at a young age, singing in local church choirs and talent competitions. His breakthrough came on the inaugural season of "Canadian Idol" in 2003, where his magnetic voice propelled him into the spotlight, establishing him as one of the show's standout contestants, securing a notable second place finish. Following that success, he released his...
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Episode 3: "Create Once, Distribute Forever" with Ross Simmonds
Feature Friday
Our guest for this month’s Feature Friday is Ross Simmonds! Born and raised in Preston, Ross Simmonds is the founder & CEO of Foundation, a global marketing agency that provides services to organizations all over the world ranging from some of the fastest-growing startups to global SaaS brands. Ross was named one of Atlantic Canada's Top 50 CEOs and one of the top marketers in the world by BuzzSumo and SEMRush. Ross is also a well sought out public speaker, an angel investor, and the author of multiple books. It was a pleasure hosting the influential Ross Simmonds for our Feature Friday...
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Episode 2: "Closed Mouths Don't Get Fed" with Nickaya Parris
Feature Friday
Our guest for this month's Feature Friday episode is Nickaya Parris! Born in the North End of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and raised in the Community of Uniacke Square, Nickaya Parris is a recognized role model within the African Nova Scotian community, who she pays major homage to as they have crowned her with resiliency and plasticity while showing her the importance of self-discipline and hard work. Nickaya allows her passion for nutrition, healthcare, and underserved communities to lead her daily. Currently working at the Population Public Health level as a Food Security Policy Analyst for the...
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Episode 1: Meet the Hosts, Aaliyah and Trevor!
Feature Friday
Meet Aaliyah Arab-Smith and Trevor Silver, our hosts for the Feature Friday podcast. This episode they take the time to introduce themselves and talk about their journeys. They also discuss what to expect in future episodes, and how to participate in our gift card draws. Don’t forget to like, comment, and share to participate in our giftcard giveaway of two $50 e-gift cards made possible through our ongoing collaboration with ShiftKey Labs! Like and comment (could be your #OneWordCheckOut or tag someone you would like to see in the podcast) for one entry, and share this post to your story...
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Feature Friday Trailer
Feature Friday
ANS Lab's Feature Friday is now a podcast! The goal of our long-standing Feature Friday initiative has always been to give you a platform to share your experiences, expertise, and passions. This platform hosts holistic conversations promoting stellar ANS community members and true allies, placing a focus on the fantastic work being done in the community to help close the employment gap for Blacks and ANS between the ages of 18-35. We inspire our audience by exploring your personal stories, what drives you, and your accomplishments. This year's 12 podcast episodes, which come out...
info_outlineMeet Aaliyah Arab-Smith and Trevor Silver, our hosts for the Feature Friday podcast. This episode they take the time to introduce themselves and talk about their journeys. They also discuss what to expect in future episodes, and how to participate in our gift card draws.
Don’t forget to like, comment, and share to participate in our giftcard giveaway of two $50 e-gift cards made possible through our ongoing collaboration with ShiftKey Labs! Like and comment (could be your #OneWordCheckOut or tag someone you would like to see in the podcast) for one entry, and share this post to your story for an extra entry.
Show notes:
00:00 - Introduction
3:55 - Trevor’s journey (transitioning from law school to entrepreneurship)
8:00 - Aaliyah’s journey (studying in medicine)
10:05 - Colonial elements in medical school and beyond
23:00 - Aaliyah and Trevor’s roles at One North End and ANS Lab
33:45 - Listening to your emotions and finding peace from within
40:16 - Getting involved with healthy hobbies
43:20 - The importance of community and family
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