2020 has been difficult, there’s no question about it, but we’re here to celebrate the good that came of it - because there was also plenty of that. 👍 Steven and Crystal were thrilled to meet up with a few of their favourite people from th

Addressing Inequities & White Privilege In The Workplace with Janelle Benjamin, Founder & CEO of All Things Equitable

Nov 8th, 2020 41m 12s

This episode we are talking with Janelle Benjamin, Founder and CEO of All Things Equitable, a firm that addresses inequities in the workplace for all historically marginalized groups. This is an interview you don’t want to miss, beginning wit

Creating Solutions That Protect & Enable The World’s Most Vulnerable with Shivani Singh & Jessica van Thiel of Pathfinder.

Oct 24th, 2020 37m 34s

This week we had a fabulous interview with Jessica van Thiel (left) and Shivani Singh (right) of Pathfinder. Their mission is a 3-pronged approach, working with social entrepreneurs, academia and policy makers to protect and enable the world’

Galvanizing LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs From Across Canada with Dale McDermott, COO at CGLCC

Oct 17th, 2020 33m 12s

This week Crystal & Steven chatted with Dale McDermott Chief Operating Officer for the CGLCC, an organization focused on bringing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs together from across Canada with the aim of supporting them to become even more successful.

Sustainable Business & B Corporations with Chris Marquis, Author & Educator

Oct 10th, 2020 30m 3s

Chris Marquis is a Professor at Cornell University teaching Sustainable Global Enterprise. He is a prolific writer, having just published his latest book, "Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism". Join Crystal & Steve

Global Survival, Sustainable Business, & Getting Stuff Done! With Bob Willard of Sustainability Advantage

Aug 23rd, 2020 27m 45s

Joining Steven and Crystal in the cockpit this week is one of Canada's OG sustainability proponents, Bob Willard. With 6 books and over 1300 public speaking engagements to his credit, not to mention a PhD in sustainability, this is the guy to

Unravelling WE, Supporting Small Biz, White Supremacy, & Cults with David Moscrop, Political Theorist, Columnist, & Author

Aug 15th, 2020 54m 25s

Our interview this week with Political Theorist & Author, David Moscrop, covered a lot of terrain, including some of his writing on the WE charity scandal, as well as the Federal Government’s response to supporting small businesses during and

Systemic Racism, Colonialism, The Green Economy, & Women In Power with Annamie Paul, Candidate for the Green Party of Canada

Jul 19th, 2020 49m 16s

This episode is one that you don’t want to miss! 🤔 Crystal and Steven engage with Annamie Paul, Candidate for the Green Party of Canada, on issues of Canadian systemic racism, indigenous history and colonialism, the path to a green economy,

Black Holes, Climate Action, Green Politics, & Star Trek with Amita Kuttner

Jul 19th, 2020 47m 12s

A fascinating and heartfelt conversation with Amita Kuttner. Amita holds a PhD in astronomy and astrophysics, as well as being a candidate for Leader of the Green Party of Canada. This interview swings from a philosophical perspective on the

Rent Relief Programme...Not Such A Relief After All! with Michael Smith, Co-Founder of Save Small Business

Jun 6th, 2020 36m 58s

A fascinating conversation this week with Michael Smith, co-founder of the newly formed Save Small Business which is currently tackling the government’s Rent Relief Programme. Are landlords being stubborn in refusing to sign on? What needs t

Local Food, Community, & Sustainability with Darcy Higgins, Partner at Building Roots

May 30th, 2020 36m 54s

This week we connected with Darcy Higgins, a food, community, and sustainability advocate and consultant in Toronto. He’s also a Partner at Building Roots which exists to enable people to create socially cohesive communities, while envisioni

Green Thumbs Up To Gardening In A Time Of Self-Isolation with Lisa Giroday, Co-Founder of Victory Gardens

May 27th, 2020 29m 15s

Do you have a green thumb? Has self-isolation inspired you to get outside and start digging? This episode we caught up with horticulturist extraordinaire, Lisa Giroday, Co-Founder of Victory Gardens in Vancouver, who's been quite a busy bee

Helping Spread Mental, Physical, & Emotional Wellbeing For All with Miguel Gil, CEO of Organic India USA

May 21st, 2020 42m 41s

Long before the Covid-19 pandemic, Organic India USA was unwaveringly committed to elevating environmental stewardship beyond “sustainable” and "community focused" – incorporating biodynamic, regenerative farming practices and prioritizing t

The Kids Are Alright, Right? How "The Shutdown" Is Impacting Children's Mental Wellness with Dr. Kelly Blanchette

May 17th, 2020 43m 14s

Steven and Crystal take a slight detour from their usual business focus to check in on the kids. Dr. Kelly Blanchette, Ph.D. C.Psych. - Clinical Psychologist who works out of The Possibilities Clinic and FLEX Psychology, joins the Co-Pilots

Travel & The New Normal with Mikey Sadowski, Marketing Director at Intrepid Travel

May 13th, 2020 45m 25s

In the midst of a global pandemic that has brought us all to a standstill, travel is probably one of 2 things -- all you think about, or the furthest thing from your mind. This week, Steven and Crystal pull up a virtual seat with Mikey Sadow

A Drive To Affect Change with Shea Sinnott, Senior Programs Manager at Centre for Social Innovation (CSI)

May 10th, 2020 44m 15s

On this episode of FYS, Steven chats with Shea Sinnott, Senior Programs Manager at Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), Climate Ventures & Earth Tech. Steven & Crystal also expose some personal truths about the perils of Zoom calls in the age

Feeding Folks with Dr. Dave, Co-Founder of Grassroots Aid Partnership

May 8th, 2020 42m 53s

Join us this week with Dr. Dave from Grassroots Aid Partnership! Steven and Crystal were thrilled to chat with him and hear about the great work his organization is doing in Asheville, North Carolina and in 14 other locations around the USA

Essential Business During COVID-19 with Jeff Golfman, Founder & President of The Raw Office

Apr 25th, 2020 50m 43s

Jeff Golfman is considered to be a pioneer in the Sustainable Development movement. In 1990 he started the Blue Box curbside recycling program in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1998, Golfman and actor Woody Harrelson co-founded Prairie Paper, whose

Business & Social Good amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

Mar 19th, 2020 21m 8s

Steven and Crystal here! As global citizens and small business owners, we are experiencing a lot of...well...stuff right now, and we know you are too. We wanted to create a special episode (maybe a few of them) to discuss the current COVID-19

Dear Anxiety, You are not the boss of me!

Mar 2nd, 2020 50m 38s

Meet Dr Katie Thomson-Aitken! As a Naturopathic Doctor specializing in anxiety and mental health, she holds a wealth of knowledge about the plague of anxiety facing North American culture, and how we can overcome it. Join us as we dive into

Building Community & Welcoming Failure — Key Components Of Social Innovation

Feb 9th, 2020 56m 30s

We've got Dave Borins, from Bullfrog Power, chatting with Crystal about the constants he's had in his eclectic work life, and how a broken nose helped him make a significant career jump! This twisty turny episode also touches on raising the

Diversity & Inclusion In Business — Is It What It's Cracked Up To Be?

Dec 27th, 2019 47m 14s

This episode is all about Diversity & Inclusion. Steven interviews Julie Savaria a specialist in D&I, and Crystal & Steven also chat about their own lived experiences. Julie Savaria is an academic and someone who also works with corporations

Listening To Your Bod and Finding Purpose At The Dump

Nov 5th, 2019 1h 11m

Today's episode is a power hour(ish) you don't want to miss. Steven and Crystal are talking organizational dysfunction and goat yoga, and are joined by two women working to create social good in two very different ways.Annette Dubreuil is

And Away We Go

Sep 25th, 2019 44m 50s

We're taking off! In this, their inaugural episode, Steven and Crystal are joined by two of their favourites in the social innovation sphere - both are storytellers by nature who are using stories and relationships to build connections withi

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