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Sami Jo Small | 3X Olympian, 5X World Champion

Sami Jo Small is a three-time Canadian Olympic ice hockey goalie (two golds and one silver) and a five-time World Champion. A graduate of Stanford University in mechanical engineering, she now works as a Certified Speaking Professional, delivering messages on how to build successful teams as well as successful teammates. From Winnipeg, Manitoba, she now lives in Mississauga, Ontario.

This is Episode #240 of the Welcome! podcast.

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Latif Nasser

Latif Nasser is a producer and director of research with Radio Lab, the host of the amazing podcast, The Other Latif and now the host and executive producer of the hit Netflix documentary series Connected.

This is Episode #237 of the Welcome! podcast.

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Steve Kaszas

On August 11 2020, Karim Kanji sat down with actor and filmmaker, Steve Kaszas . Kaszas is the lead actor in the award-winning feature, Speak Your Mind. The film recently won Best Feature at last year’s Toronto Independent Film Festival.

This is Episode #236 of the Welcome! podcast.

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Jesse Thistle

On July 10 2020, Karim Kanji sat down with Jesse Thistle . Thistle is Métis-Cree, an author, assistant professor in the Department of Equity Studies at York University in Toronto. He is also the author of the best-selling memoir, From the Ashes. Thistle is an advocate for the  homeless.

This is Episode #235 of the Welcome! podcast.

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Nadia George

Nadia George is an award-winning actress, and Indigenous Rights and Youth Advocate.

Nadia George works closely with organizations such as The Child Welfare Political Action Committee of Canada; a not-for-profit which advocates for positive outcomes for youth aging out of care and MotiV8 Canada which works collaboratively with Public Figures and Influencers, to shed light around Mental Health and Well-being in Indigenous Communities, through the use of various Art forms and Workshops.

Nadia George stars in “Along the Water’s Edge ” which is a short lyrical film that addresses the water crises being faced by countless Indigenous communities across Canada. Set in the near future, the film explores the potential impacts these crises can have on Indigenous people’s living in these communities should the issues continue to be ignored.

This is Episode #233 of the Welcome! podcast.

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Farah Nasser

Farah Nasser is an award-winning Canadian news journalist. Farah came on the podcast the week of June 15, 2020. We discussed her career, how her and her family are coping with social distancing during COVID-19, her inspirations, what her favourite stories she’s covered are, racism and Black Lives Matter, and why she is still hopeful in 2020.

This is Episode #232 of the Welcome! podcast.

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Munira Premji

Munira Premji is the author of the book, “Choosing Hope: One Woman, Three Cancers – a Story of Inspiration, Resilience and Courage. Munira is also a podcaster and friend. Please visit her blog at https://i-will-survive.org/.

This is Episode #228 of the Welcome! podcast.

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