Turning Pain Into A Passion - Episode #27

Kat Mooney was able to transform a negative experience with bullying in the workplace and turn it into a source of inspiration and motivation. It helped shape her entrepreneurial journey to create a business that helps others.

Becoming the Best Version of Me: A Transgender Story - Episode #26

To celebrate Pride Month we talk with Kelly Wheadon who is a transgender man with a story that is unique and personal. He shares his journey of transitioning later in life and how he now inspires others. The hope is for Kelly's story to create awareness of what it's like to be transgender and support individuals as they navigate their personal journeys.

Healing Through Connection With Land - Episode #25

We celebrate Indigenous History Month & Indigenous Peoples Day by honouring the resilience of the Peoples who have lived on this land since time immemorial and whose presence continues to impact the evolving North American landscape.

It's OK Not To Be OK - Episode #24

iListen starts off June with our first commemoration, Filipino Heritage Month. Filipina guest Giselle shows us how powerful and liberating it can be to be open to talking about our mental health issues.

Listening to Your Heart - Episode #23

Khrystyna and Svitlana's journey from Ukraine to Canada showcases the power of trusting one's instincts and taking bold steps towards personal fulfillment. By taking the risk to venture into the unknown meant leaving behind their familiar surroundings and facing uncertainties. But their intuition guided them toward making choices that felt right and ultimately leading them to life in Canada. By following their hearts they were able to create initiatives that still connected them to Ukraine.

Transforming Hardship into Hope - Episode #22

Antonio's story is more than a story — it's a memoir. It captures the difficulties of leaving the political and economic unrest of Venezuela in order to start a new life.

iListen's First Year Anniversary

It’s our anniversary! Thanks for being part of our journey!

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The Metamorphosis of Motherhood - Episode 21

This Mother's Day we honour mothers with episode 21 about how motherhood can be a transformative experience for many women. The process of becoming a mother and raising a child can lead to profound changes in a woman's identity, values, and priorities.

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A First Responder's Story of Resilience - Episode 20

iListen continues Mental Health Week with Robert Manolson of Powerful Play Experiences. Robert shares his insights on the importance of getting comfortable with having conversations around mental health.

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A First Responder's Story of Resilience - Episode 19

iListen is launching two podcasts during Mental Health Week. In an effort to raise awareness about mental health among first responders, this podcast features Gary Benoit, a current police officer in Edmonton and author of "A Call for Service: Overcoming Adversity through Resilience." Gary shares his own experience with mental health concerns and PTSD, and offers insights into how first responders can build resilience to combat the challenges they face on the job.

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A Passion for Dogs & The Environment - Episode 18

Meet Shari and Remi, both originally from Europe who now operate Wild Forest Adventures in Alberta. They are passionate about caring for dogs and this planet so we thought it fitting to showcase this incredible business to commemorate Earth Day on April 22.

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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 the term "Autism Acceptance Day" as an alternative. Regardless of what term is used, creating awareness and showing support for anyone on the autistic spectrum is key.

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Embracing Your Authentic Self - Episode 16

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.

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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.

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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.

Janet is the author of "Heal Your Brain Faster - Empower Your Mind Through Yoga" and a certified yoga instructor. She is a survivor of a traumatic brain injury for more than three decades. Her mission is to help other brain injured and stroke survivors heal through yoga and breathing practice. 

Women's History Month & International Women's Day 2023

iListen & the Happily Ever Understood Podcast is celebrating Women's History Month and International Women's Day with an amazing guest list of female entrepreneurs who are making a difference!

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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 comes from humble beginnings with a great story on his curiosity handling a camera as a child. This would be a precursor to his current passion of photography.

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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 her twin boys.

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Choosing Happiness - 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.

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Choosing Happiness - Episode 10

To commemorate Black History Month iListen is very excited to be showcasing some very special guests.  Our first guest, Louisa Valentin, is an Empowerment Wellness Coach from the Bronx, New York discusses her journey to helping others choose happiness. She empowers professional women to find their strength to achieve their optimal state of mental, physical and spiritual health, by prioritizing themselves, creating real lifestyle changes to have lasting transformations and change the world's perception of who they are.

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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, Romania under nazi occupation. He was one of only 11,000 Jews that survived out of the 35,000 Jews in that ghetto. We also discuss the rise of anti-semitism and what's necessary to ensure events like the holocaust don't repeat history.

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The Power of Vulnerability - Episode 8

I had a great chat on vulnerability with Andre Lam who is a former software developer turned person developer. With a career spanning almost two decades with stints in Toastmasters and BNI he transitioned from software development to sales to coaching doing what he loves which is to become his best self and helping others along the way for their reasons.

2022 Highlights

Visual highlights of iListen's first year of business. A big THANK YOU to all supporters of our journey (past, present & future). You may not think it's big, but it's all a big deal to this little business that could. Let's keep growing in 2023! 🥰😊🤝❤️

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2022 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. Thank you to the supporters who are still along for our journey.

Happy New Year!

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Supporting Small Businesses for Christmas - 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 unique businesses - glamping/camping as well as Dungeons & Dragons.

Merry Christmas!

James' Story

Allowing a safe, non-judgmental space for James to talk about what mattered most to him gave him hope that he can inspire others with his story.

Contessa's Story

The power of listening to Contessa helped with her self-confidence and motivation to celebrate her birthday outside of her home for the first time in months.

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Gratitude - Episode 5

This Thanksgiving podcast we focus on gratitude. 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

We honour the Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the National Day of Truth & Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day) with this very special podcast 4.

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The International Listening Association & The International Day of Listening - Episode 3

In Episode 3 Dr. S.A. Welch and Dr. Andrew Wolvin are long-time members of the International Listening Association. They discuss the history of the organization and the International Day of Listening.

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Free Listening

To commemorate the International Day of Listening (Sep. 15, 2022) we offered FREE listening on the streets. What happens when someone listens to your stories without judgment, criticism or advice? Magic can occur when people from every walk of life are allowed the space to bare their heart and soul.

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What Do You Mean I Don't Listen? - Episode 2

Episode 2 of the Happily Ever Understood Podcast takes 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 truthfully as possible.

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The Story of iListen - Episode 1

Imagine this world an even better place if we seek to gain understanding from the stories of the people that live in it. This is what the Happily Ever Understood Podcast aims to do.

In this first episode, we learn 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 meant to be on. As an entrepreneur, Melaida speaks about the challenges, but most importantly her ”Why” for creating this business.

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