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Latest Episodes

Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund with Bruce Miller, Team Lead, Partnerships
December 18, 2024

Trust and reconciliation take center stage in this conversation between Douglas Nelson and Bruce Miller as they explore the transformative power of Indigenous people’s resilience. Bruce, a leader with the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund, shares how res

Opportunity Spotlight: Ecojustice With Tracy London, Executive Director
December 12, 2024

Protecting our planet requires legal power, and Ecojustice is leading the charge. In this Opportunity Spotlight episode, host Christoph Clodius sits down with Tracy London, Executive Director of Ecojustice, to discuss the organization's critical work in d

Immigrant Services Society Of BC With Jonathan Oldman, CEO
December 11, 2024

Strong leadership and a commitment to community can transform lives, and this episode dives deep into the power of immigrant services to do just that. Douglas Nelson welcomes Jonathan Oldman, CEO of Immigrant Services Society of BC, to explore the vital w

Verito Communications & Media Strategies With Tom Plasteras, Partner And Jamie Harrison, Partner
December 04, 2024

Explore various social media strategies with Douglas Nelson in this masterclass episode with Tom Plasteras and Jamie Harrison, seasoned media veterans and the founders of Verito Communications & Media Strategies. Tune in as they explore the most commo

Board Recruitment With Christoph Clodius, VP, The Discovery Group
November 27, 2024

Douglas Nelson sits down with Christoph Clodius, Vice President of The Discovery Group, to explore the essentials of board recruitment. Together, they delve into how organizations can bring new perspectives to their boards, discussing everything from sele

Surrey Hospitals Foundation With Nicole Robson, President & CEO
November 20, 2024

In this episode, host Douglas Nelson welcomes Nicole Robson, President & CEO of the Surrey Hospitals Foundation, to discuss her journey in healthcare philanthropy and her mission to support the thriving Surrey community. Just seven months into her rol

The Alex Community Health Centre With Joy Bowen-Eyre, Chief Executive Officer
November 13, 2024

Douglas Nelson speaks with Joy Bowen-Eyre, CEO of The Alex Community Health Centre in Calgary, Alberta. The conversation centers on community health and Joys insights into leadership, collaboration, and the importance of serving Calgary's most vulnerable

Royal BC Museum With Tracey Drake, Chief Executive Officer
November 06, 2024

In 2022, the Royal BC Museum faced major challenges due to the cancellation of the downtown campus rebuild. It fell to Tracey Drake, the museums CEO, to also rebuild the trust and reputation of the museum, as well as reinvigorate its connection with the

Coast Capital Savings With Maureen Young, Vice President, Social Purpose
October 30, 2024

Today, we welcome Maureen Young, Vice President of Social Purpose at Coast Capital Savings, to discuss the evolution of social purpose in business. Coast Capital Savings has integrated social impact into its core business model, shifting away from traditi

Opportunity Spotlight: Canadian Mental Health Association BC With Jonny Morris, CEO
October 24, 2024

"Leading transformational change in mental health careare you ready to be part of it?" In this episode, Christoph sits down with Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA), to discuss the critical new role of Senior D