Monica Parkin

A Passion for Education with Marieke Holtkamp

My guest this week is Marieke Holtkamp who is Vice Principal of a distributed learning program in SD 71 and an Instructor of Online Learning at Vancouver Island University. Early on in this episode, we learn that English is not Marieke’s first language and that her family immigrated her from Holland when she was ten….

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The Gender Code with Danielle Dobson

In Episode 12 I speak to Danielle Dobson, author of The Gender Code. Danielle is a speaker, facilitator, author, corporate advisor and mother, with an extensive background in corporate finance and then in the wellness industry. Danielle conducted a 2-year grounded-theory research project to understand why her clients were struggling with the tension of achieving…

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Coping through Covid with Dr. Janice McLaughlin

In Episode 11 I speak to Dr. Janice McLaughlin.  She is family Physician at Valley Care Medical, a Mindfulness Trainer and the Medical Director for the upcoming Comox Valley Youth Foundry. Janice has always had an interest in medicine and science, before she knew that women could be doctors, she wanted to be a nurse. …

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Never Look Back with Debbie Viola

In episode 10 I talk to Debbie Viola. Debbie went a Catholic Business High school in Brooklyn New York at a time when girls were not encouraged to pursue their passions but were guided to be typists and secretaries.  She was not allowed to take Art but excelled at Stenography and typing. Following graduation she…

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Making Time for Life with Sue Finneron

I am talking to Sue Finneron in this episode.  Sue has been working in the automotive industry for 30 years.  Her career highlight was receiving the coveted President’s Award of Merit from Hyundai as the #1 Hyundai Dealership in Canada for 2015. She now works with the Automotive Business School of Canada, teaching dealership management….

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Growth Happens with Candice Pacholuk

On today’s show I am talking to Candice Pacholuk, Practice Manager at Van Isle Veterinary Hospital. She joins us today to discuss her journey with the hospital as it grew from a small mobile unit into a 10,000 square foot hospital.  We also discuss the challenges that Covid brought to the industry, the pivots, the…

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Hard Work Pays off with Ana Fleck

On today’s show I am talking to Ana Fleck, Principal Broker/Owner at Invis Pacific View Mortgages in the Comox Valley. Ana is here to discuss navigating her journey in the mortgage business, from starting out while raising 2 young boys to having her own office, assistant, and team of brokers. When Ana first started her…

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It takes a Village with Amie Webster, Motif Music Studios

On today’s show I am talking to Amie Webster who owns Motif Music Studios in Courtenay along with her husband Jeff. Amie is also a music teacher and mother of 3 young boys. She is with us to discuss handling a business while nurturing a rapidly expanding family and how Motif pivoted during COVID. Rest…

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uBlossom Retreats with Dennyse Harris

On today’s show I am talking to Dennyse Harris, CEO and Founder of uBlossom Retreats and Events. Her mission is to create a safe space for women to come together to build relationships, grow, and rejuvenate their mind, body, and spirit. Dennyse joins us today to discuss what her business is and why she created…

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Culturally Committed with Kim Trottier

This week I am talking to Kim Trottier, a registered dental therapist with 20 years experience who provides oral health services to remote Indigenous communities in BC. Not only does her job keep her busy travelling, Kim is a mother, a board member for her regulatory college, a student, an outdoor enthusiast, AND she  has…

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