Vision A&C The Podcast

In this episode, we speak to Dave Joseph, creator of Retcon Movie Club. Through his channel and social platforms, Dave creates space for geek culture—more specifically, a space of comfort where curiosity is welcomed and no question goes unanswered. He sparks thoughtful discussions around films, breaks down concepts like the definition of retcon, and opens important conversations about the Black experience within geek culture. Dave’s work bridges entertainment, education, and representation, making geek spaces more inclusive and reflective.https://www.instagram.com/retconmovieclub/

We go back in the Time Machine: 2021 January 28th In this episode, we talk to Audley Coley, Motivational & Keynote Speaker, Fitness Coach & Mental Health Advocate. You most likely know him from his Bell Let’s Talk adds and his book Audley enough. Audley shares with us his journey and how he got acquainted with BellLetsTalk.https://letstalk.bell.ca/en/our-initiatives/team/audley-g-coleyhttps://www.facebook.com/AudleyColeyLifeCoach/

The second part of the interview is out. We continue our conversation with Corey Balsam, the National Coordinator of Independent Jewish Voices.Corey’s longstanding involvement with Independent Jewish Voices (IJV) began in his hometown of Ottawa and continued during his time in Toronto. After spending nearly four years in Palestine working with Oxfam in research, advocacy, and program management, he has now settled in Montreal.https://www.ijvcanada.org corey@ijvcanada.org

Georgia Carstea Radu is a dedicated street outreach worker (in homelessness and residential instability) with Prévention CDN-NDG. She focuses on supporting individuals who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. Her work involves building trust with community members, providing essential information and resources, making referrals to appropriate services, and offering ongoing support. Georgia is committed to meeting people where they are, ensuring they feel heard, respected, and connected to the help they need.

This episode features two dedicated School Community Outreach Workers (ICS, Intervenantes communautaires scolaires): Audrey and Mia.Audrey:With over 12 years of experience as a dedicated community worker, Audrey is passionate about building connections, creating impact, and supporting others through meaningful engagement. She's an avid reader, a lifelong learner, and a firm believer that even small actions can lead to significant change.Once known as Shaggy, she's traded the Mystery Machine — now she's out here solving real-life mysteries, one community at a time (Scooby Snacks not included).Mia:Mia's natural curiosity drives her interest in big ideas and small ones, including everyday actions that create meaningful change. Individuals' journeys, knowledge, and experiences fuel her passion for education and community outreach.She is committed to building strong connections and helping weave a social safety net that leaves no one behind. She moves forward, believing that every initiative, no matter how small, can grow into something greater.Who they are:They are School Community Outreach Workers (ICS, Intervenantes communautaires scolaires). Think of them as human search engines, except instead of links, they offer real support.Their role is to help families and community members find the services available, from basic needs like food baskets and clothing to enrichment opportunities like day camps, swimming lessons, sports, and arts programs.They connect, inform, guide — and, most of all, they care.https://www.instagram.com/ics.cdn/

In this Week’s episode, Lynn and I talk about gaslighting part two. Gaslighting signifies psychological abuse where a person or group forges an individual to doubt their sanity, perception of reality, or memories. People enduring gaslighting frequently exhibit confusion, anxiety, and the inability to trust themselves.https://preventioncdnndg.org/podcast/https://preventioncdnndg.org

In 2021, we interviewed Sam Karimi, a dedicated community leader and passionate advocate who discussed his experiences at recent protests, emphasizing the importance of unity and the significant presence of women and white allies. He highlighted the need for systemic educational changes, advocating for curriculum updates and culturally relevant teaching. Sam shared his journey as a community leader, emphasizing the impact of mentorship and the challenges of balancing community work with personal life. He criticized the focus on numbers over quality in community programs and stressed the importance of documenting individual success stories to highlight the true impact of community work.

The Necessity Art Fair artist Podcast interview, hosted by the distinguished Guillermo Quintanilla and Leonardo Chatel, proudly features three innovative artists for the upcoming December 2024 event: Sin Original, Dank, and Abstract by Rouge. Don't miss the chance to interact with these exceptional artists at the Necessity Art Fair in December 2024. It's a unique opportunity to experience their talent and creativity up close. And please join us at our Youth event on June 27th, 2024, at 5580 Upper Lachine from 5pm to 7 pm; support your youth!! https://linktr.ee/_thedepmedia https://www.instagram.com/misses_redhead/ https://www.instagram.com/sin_original_/ https://www.instagram.com/dank.mtl/

"Why the image of a gavel when discussing youth in care? Why should we reintroduce the tribunal aspect? Why not use an image of youth holding hands or a pleasant sunset to convey positive stories? Lynn and Karl disagree with the graphic for the episode on Youth in Care. What are your thoughts?"

Heather Alonzo, a multifaceted individual who wears the hats of a player, coach, and community activist, has been an exemplary leader in our borough. She is dedicated to empowering young girls and anyone passionate about basketball to realize their aspirations. While she prefers not to be pigeonholed solely as a basketball player, her prowess is undeniable. In this interview, we delve into her extensive contributions to the community and her love for basketball. https://www.instagram.com/jusst.h/ https://www.instagram.com/ball.her.way/

In this installment of our podcast, we check in with Lynn Worrell and delve into a number of pressing issues: We engage in a discourse on artificial intelligence and the concerns of an impending takeover. We focus on the less glamorous aspects of community fieldwork, exploring the challenges and difficulties that can arise in this line of work. We then take a moment to acknowledge the global crises currently affecting our world and contemplate the implications of these events on society. We conclude by discussing the upcoming 15th anniversary of the W.O.R.D project and the potential for an accompanying art event to mark this milestone. https://anchor.fm/thedeppodcast http://preventioncdnndg.org/podcast/ https://cje-ndg.com/fr/

We interviewed a bright actor four years ago who decided to pop in and say hi. New projects, new motivation Joshua shares his insights on his journey.  Joshua Bilbao is a Mexican/Canadian artist born in Taiwan and raised throughout North America. Jumping into the world of show business in his early twenties has led him to train under the direction of acting coach Bernard Hiller and casting director April Webster in three of their professional masterclasses, two of them being in Los Angeles and one in Austria, Vienna. Bilbao also concluded a 2-year acting program at the Tom Todoroff Conservatory with extensive work on voice, speech, movement & Shakespeare in New York City. https://management-m2.com/joshua-bilbao-en https://anchor.fm/thedeppodcast http://preventioncdnndg.org/podcast/ https://cje-ndg.com