After the stock market crash in 1929, times were tough and moral was low. Coca Cola created a marketing campaign with the slogan, “The pause that refreshes”. It became more than a simple tagline but a cultural catchphrase. It served as a reminder to take a moment, to pause, and to enjoy a refreshing break and drink Coke of course!In this episode, Genny spoke about the importance of taking a pause; of taking a moment to consider whether you need to make changes in your life or to consider a new direction. She spoke about considering the pros and cons of a decision but then listening to your body as to whether it’s the right decision or not.Genny shared a poem by Tanner Olson entitled, “This is not the End” that spoke to her about this topic, especially these words, “So, before you move onto the next thing, pause. Sit with what is. Just for a moment.” She also shared that she is taking a pause from the podcast for now. She mentioned needing to devote some time to a few projects that need her attention. But she also mentioned wanting to be available for the birth of her grandson; of wanting more time with her granddaughter Leni; and just taking some time.If you would like to sponsor the podcast, please email coffeewithgennyb@gmail.com. In the meantime, take a moment to listen to the 121 episodes, perhaps finding a new favourite. And if you like the podcast and the episodes, please subscribe, follow or leave a 5 star review on your favourite streaming platforms. And this is not the end – just a pause that refreshes.Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Some people grumble that roses have thorns. I am grateful that thorns have roses.”-         Alphone KerrIn this episode, Genny spoke about recently celebrating the Canadian Thanksgiving; a time to give thanks for the good in your life. She thought about whether we should offer thanks every day, perhaps in the form of affirmations of gratitude or writing down things that we are grateful for each day.She shared the story of how she asks her students at the University of Winnipeg PACE to share a rose (one thing they are grateful for that day) and a thorn (one challenge that the are experiencing that day). Her friend Natalie Suppes introduced her to that concept a few years ago.Sometimes, you need to stop and smell the roses, and appreciate the beauty and wonder in your life; and be mindful of the thorns and try to minimize the discomfort in your life.Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chocolate that makes you glow from the inside out. You can find that saying on the home page of the Beauty Bark website.In this episode, Genny spoke with Shelby Olson, co-owner (along with her partner Evgeny Gotfrid) of Beauty Bark. It's a local Winnipeg company that produces Canada’s first naturally sweetened chocolate bark made with organic cacao and organic mushroom extracts.Shelby shared the story of how and why they created Beauty Bark. She always loved chocolate but found that eating most of the chocolate available in the stores started to have an adverse effect on her system, affecting the inside and outside of her body, especially during certain times of the month. She knew there had to be a healthier product out there but when she couldn’t find it, she decided to create one for herself.After experimenting with different ingredients, she and Evgeny created a chocolate that contains no refined sugar and is sweetened with the purest maple syrup. They also added functional mushroom extracts (known for their incredible health benefits), selecting Chaga and Tremella, two powerful mushrooms known for their immune-boosting, digestion-improving, and skin-benefiting properties. Tremella is also known as the "beauty mushroom" for its anti-aging properties in addition to its skin benefits. That inspired them to call their product "Beauty Bark".As well, they wanted a guilt-free chocolate that not only tastes delicious and promotes overall health and well-being but also one that you can feel good about.https://www.beautybark.ca/https://www.instagram.com/_beauty_bark/ Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” – Julia ChildIn this episode, Genny spoke with Alix Loiselle. The former owner of La Belle Baguette, Alix is following his own culinary journey as a food content creator with “French Kiss Cook”. He originally conceptualized this idea in 2008, wanting to showcase and honour the family recipes he’s collected over the years. However, Alix chose to follow a different culinary path, working as a baker, which culminated in creating his own bakery.With “French Kiss Cook” (a play on the chef’s kiss, which is a gesture and expression meant to show something is perfect or excellent), Alix believes in using fresh ingredients to bring out amazing flavours in everyday cooking. As well, his mission is to help people on their own day-to-day culinary journey by sharing tips and techniques that will make the cooking process easy and fun! Of course, Alix will be sharing the recipes he’s collected by creating videos of the preparations that are currently available to view on social media, YouTube and on his website.In addition, Alix believes that cooking should be entertaining, and he shares his joy and love of cooking in everything he does.https://frenchkisscook.wpcomstaging.com/https://www.instagram.com/frenchkiss.cook/Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Not all who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. TolkienIn this episode, Genny spoke with her friend Stephanie Robinson. A graphic designer for the past 20 years, Stephanie shared how she came up with the name, “The Culture Detective”. It was over a conversation with her best friend, Teri Hoffard, as to what her strengths were and what she could do in her spare time or, more precisely, what she was already doing. Stephanie liked the name and thought it was a perfect outlet for her creative strengths and talents.She shared that being The Culture Detective entails travel, eats, and style – her three pillars. It’s about experiences; about seeking out adventures and then creating stories and content, whether it’s nature, being a tourist in your own city, or discovering new coffee shops!Speaking of which, Genny and Stephanie share a love of coffee. In fact, they first connected on Instagram and one day, Genny invited Stephanie to meet her for coffee. And that was the beginning of a wonderful friendship.https://www.instagram.com/theculturedetective/ Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Genny spoke about being inspired by the song, “Walk This Way” by Aerosmith to talk about walking. And speaking of inspiration, she shared the story of how Aerosmith was inspired to write this song.Genny shared that according to vocabulary.com, there are 25 ways of walking such as hiking, strolling, and striding. And, depending on the type of walking you do, it will determine the different types of benefits that you can experience. For instance, the physical benefits of walking include strengthening bones and muscles; improving muscle endurance and cardiovascular fitness; maintaining healthy body weight; and aiding in digestion. And even though it is recommended you walk a minimum of 10,000 steps per day, just walking 30 minutes per day will still give you all those physical benefits.In addition, walking can help with mental and emotional health by reducing stress and anxiety, lifting your spirits, and boosting your energy. As well, walking releases endorphins that make you feel good and increases serotonin, which makes you feel happy.Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!” – Monty Python’s Flying CircusIn this episode, Genny spoke about the movie, “Sliding Doors”, where the character (played by Gwyneth Paltrow), catches the train but in an alternate storyline, misses the train. She also mentioned the adage, “when one door closes, another opens” in reference to embracing possibilities and opportunities.To expect the unexpected is to know there will be surprises along the way and that things cannot be controlled. Life is imperfect so it’s important to be prepared for anything at anytime. It’s about embracing surprises and enjoying the anticipation. It’s staying flexible and going with the flow, and not getting too attached to your plans or your routines. Leave some wiggle room for the unexpected.Finally, Genny suggests to always have a plan b or a backup plan. It’s helps to deal with the unexpected and build your resilience.Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“As a roaster, you need to have a passion for coffee, a passion for people, and immense pride in your work.” - Adri Roux, Owner of Rouxbean Coffee RoasteryIn this episode, Genny spoke with Matthew Sieben, owner of Railway Roasters. A chartered professional accountant and partnerships manager with Gustin Quon, he discovered his passion for coffee on a road trip driving a school friend to Victoria. Along the way, they stopped in Calgary and stayed at an Airbnb. The next morning, the owner took them to her favourite coffee shop, which was Phil & Sebastian, located in downtown Calgary. It was the first time Matthew had coffee that was “made with intention” and that was “pretty special”, which inspired him to want to know more about “this black bean water soup that we call coffee.”After passing his CPA exam, he wanted to learn more about the roasting process so he took a course at Mill City Roasters in Minneapolis. And that started him on his “passion project” to create Railway Roasters, which is an homage to his family’s involvement with the CNN railway. Matthew is participating as a vendor at the MB Food Fest on Sunday, September 17, 2023 at the St Norbert Art Centre.https://www.railwayroasters.comhttps://www.instagram.com/railwayroasters/ https://www.mbfoodfest.ca/https://www.instagram.com/mbfoodfestevent/ Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.”               Sir Edmund Hillary, New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, who along with his Sherpa Tenzing Norgay, were the first to set foot on the summit of Mount Everest on May 29, 1954.In this episode, Genny spoke about the book, “The Mountain is You” by Brianna Wiest. She discovered an excerpt of Brianna’s book posted on Instagram and was so taken by her words that she wanted to buy a copy of her book. However, Genny chose instead to listen to the book on Audible during her morning walks. In that book, Brianna spoke about self-sabotage; how we use coping mechanisms such as perfectionism, pride, or overthinking to deal with our unmet needs or suppressed emotions. It’s about identifying your behaviours to try and deal with those unmet needs without relying on those coping mechanisms. And it’s about paying attention to those triggers that produce feelings of anger, sadness, shame, or embarrassment that can stop us from fulfilling our goals.Genny spoke about why people climb mountains. It’s because it is there. It’s a challenge and presents great difficulties. Humans typically delight in overcoming obstacles. And, to use climbing a mountain as a metaphor for life, it requires endurance, persistence and willpower.To close, Genny encourages us to climb that mountain. It will be hard but it can change your life.Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Every business has a story. How are you telling yours?That’s the first line you’ll see when you visit the Starling Social website.In this episode, Genny spoke with Alyson Shane, President of Starling Social, an award winning, full service digital marketing agency celebrating 9 years in business. A writer, speaker, teacher and mentor, with more than 22 years experience publishing content on the web, Alyson leads a team of “nimble creatives” (as she fondly calls them), who bring a combined 100+ years of marketing experience to the table.A graduate of the University of Winnipeg, with a BA in Rhetoric and Communication, Alyson has over 22 years experience publishing content on the web, and shared that writing has always been one of her favourite things to do. And she shares that love through her blog posts and weekly newsletter, where she includes information about what’s trending in the digital marketing world, and strategies and tips on everything from social media to growing your business.https://starling.social/https://www.instagram.com/starlingsocialFollow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“All around you are spirits, child. They live in the earth, the water, the sky. If you listen, they will guide you.”               Grandmother Willow, PocahontasIn this episode, Genny shared her fascination with the spirit world. She referenced the movie, “Ghost” and that Whoopi Goldberg played a medium who could see and talk with spirits. Genny also spoke about the movie, “The Sixth Sense”, and spoke about her experience using the Ouija Board as a teenager.To learn more about the spirit world, the after life, or whatever you want to call it, Genny spoke with Christine Colwell, co-owner of Energy Oasis Wellness Therapy (with Irene Wagner and Karen Small). A Certified Energy Practitioner, teacher and medium…who is also a finance and accounting professional, Christine’s passion is integrating and teaching a variety of energy healing modalities and how to apply these in everyday life.Genny first met Christine when she booked a mini medium session on Zoom, where she was able to connect with her mom’s spirit, and she was eager to learn more about it. Christine spoke about Reiki and energy healing; about how spirits and angels are all around us as our guides. Christine also shared her experience as a child, having that connection with the spirit world, and how that has shaped her life over the years.https://www.instagram.com/energyoasismbEmail – energyoasiswellness@gmail.comFollow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you meet someone for the first time, you want to know who they are. So, your first questions might be, “So, tell me about yourself.” To which you might respond by telling them what you do for a living, share that you’re married and/or have kids and/or have grandchildren, and perhaps your hobbies. They might ask further questions or ask to clarify something, and this could go on talking about different aspects of who you are.In episode 111, Genny shared that this is not really all of who you are. Because there is more to you than what you present to the world; what they see. This info you share is great to know, and it helps others understand who you are. But if you want to know more about yourself; and learn about what drives you, why you act a certain way, why you respond in a certain way, and why some things come so naturally to you, Genny shared there are different modalities, programs, and tests that will give you a better understanding of who you are.She mentioned Astrology, the Enneagram, Myers-Briggs and the 16 Personalities, Human Design, and Clifton Strengths, and proceeded to share what she learned about herself.Genny stressed that most of the info you find in a few of these modalities are more generic; that could apply to basically anyone. However, with Human Design and Clifton Strengths, it is truer to who you are. Regardless, it’s something that is fun and enjoyable, and interesting to learn about yourself.Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As an entrepreneur, it’s a struggle to do everything by yourself. From social media to digital marketing to SEO and everything in between, you’re sometimes unsure of what you’re doing and wish there was a resource that you could tap into for assistance and guidance.Enter Sherry Sobey! With over ten years as an entrepreneur (owner of Generation Green - now closed), Sherry is also the co-founder (with Nancy Dutiaume) of Made to Grow, a Winnipeg community of entrepreneurial women; and co-founder of the MB Food Fest (with Shawn Brandson), an event that showcases made in Manitoba food and beverage vendors.Sherry is also the founder of Venture Vault, a leading platform dedicated to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by start-ups, Sherry has curated a comprehensive resource hub that connects individuals with verified and vetted businesses, offering valuable services and expertise.Sherry shared her entrepreneurial journey, why she needs to offer her knowledge and expertise to local entrepreneurs via Made to Grow and Venture Vault, and why supporting and promoting local businesses via MB Food Fest is essential.The 3rd annual MB Food Fest will be held Sunday, September 17 at the St Norbert Arts Centre from 12:30 – 6:00 pm. Tickets are $25 per person.https://www.venturevault.ca/@venturevaulthubhttps://www.mbfoodfest.ca/@mbfoodfesteventhttps://www.madetogrow.ca/@madetogrowprojectFollow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“It’s not you, it’s me.” That’s a common break-up line used by someone wishing to end a relationship. Instead of telling the other person how they feel and why they need to break up, they are showing compassion for the other person, by breaking it to them gently and taking the blame or taking responsibility for their part in the break-up.In episode 109, Genny shared why she spoke about breaking up with someone, and suggested that perhaps we should break up with that part of ourselves; the part that isn’t working for us; that isn’t making us happy. She shared that when we do something wrong, we can be quick to blame ourselves, to berate ourselves, and basically, be mean to ourselves. We’re also quick to judge. Genny continued to say that sometimes, we not only overthink about a situation – assuming that something is wrong – but we start to ruminate, to internalize, even to project on something that we think might happen, and then we start to spiral out of control. Genny shared that she went through a similar situation and reached out to her brother Ed, who not only managed to talk her down and explain to her what was happening, but suggested that she read the book, “Self-Compassion” – The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself - by Kristin Neff. This book made a huge difference to Genny and gave her the perspective to talk about it in this episode.Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you think about digital marketing, creative communications, or graphic design, learning the basics first is crucial. Consider how and where you will apply your talents and knowledge, and how it can help your clients and the people you work with.In episode 108, Genny spoke with Ziv Traitelovich, a digital marketing expert, graphic design veteran, and creative communications leader. A Digital Marketing Manager at St. John Ambulance MB, NT & NU, Ziv is also a graduate of the Graphic Design program at Red River College and the Public Relations, Marketing, and Strategic Communications program at The University of Winnipeg PACE. He has been teaching Graphic Design at PACE for the past three years.Ziv spoke about his work at St John Ambulance (SJA); how he was able to use his skills not only in digital marketing and graphic design but also in SEO optimization, creative communications, and social media management to successfully increase the digital presence, and ranking of SJA in Winnipeg, Manitoba and across Canada.Ziv also spoke about two part-time projects he is developing under the ZT brand. The first one is ZT Creative Solutions, a digital contract-based marketing consultation agency primarily focused on working with the construction, manufacturing, and trades industries. In addition, Ziv is also developing a CRM/SMMA system that will help those sectors to capture more leads, generate more sales, and streamline their business.The second project is the ZT Academy, an online school offering Business Copywriting, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Web Development, and Video Production courses to former students, new businesses, and anyone else who might be interested in learning these skills.Website: https://www.zivtraitelovich.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zivtraitelovich/ Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You have a big presentation to give, or you’re ready to land media interviews or you want to share your story. So, what do you do? You hire the best professional who provide you with the best training.In episode 107, Genny spoke with Nicole Dubé, founder of DUBÉ MEDIA, A former news anchor and co-host of CTV Morning Live for the past 10 years, Nicole has over 20 years experience in media and journalism.Nicole spoke about how she got started in journalism. A high school senior, she interviewed a coach who happened to work at the Hamilton Spectator. After the interview, the coach suggested she apply for a co-op position at the Hamilton Spectator. After she landed the job, she started working in the news room and was even published – 8 articles - and the rest is history.Nicole spoke about her tenure at CTV Morning Live, about the 3 am alarm, and the importance of routines and keeping to a highly tightened schedule to help keep her life on track. She also spoke about how things shifted for her during the pandemic; and started to question who she was, what was her identity, and what she really wanted. After making the decision to leave her dream job, she thought about her skill sets, what she was passionate about, and where she can make a difference. She decided to launch her business, and leave the world of journalism to become an entrepreneur.She wants to help people with media training, helping them with presentation coaching, and brush up on communication skills. Her why is that she wants to add value to her life and help people, and her core value of unity to help people communicate their perspectives in a why that people can actually listen.She’s looking forward to continuing to find her flow, her zone of genius, and having fun.Website: https://nicoledubemedia.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoledubemediaFollow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you googled “body book”, the top response would be “The Body Book” by Cameron Diaz. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll find a plethora of books about the body including “When the Body Says No” by Gabor Mate, “The Body” by Bill Bryson, “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel Van Der Kolk, and “The Body Knows” by Caroline Sutherland.In episode 106, Genny shared what each of these books can offer you in terms of information and guidance. In particular, she mentioned that the book by Gabor Mate talks about the cost of hidden stress, and spoke about how stress had affected her skin. And the book by Caroline Sutherland tells us how to tune into your body, which is something she wishes she had done and shared how she hyper extended her left knee.Genny shared that the body knows before the mind does, and shared that the mind has about 80,000 thoughts per day, about anything and everything, that are mostly useless and repetitive. However, the body gives us information all the time but the mind overrides those signals. It’s important that you listen to your body, not your mind.Genny offered suggestions on how you can tune into your body by doing a body scan when you first wake up or throughout the day, to check for any aches or pains, or areas of concern. As well, she suggested you ask yourself how you’re feeling, as your emotions can affect how your body responds. Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could you tell your story in 20 seconds? Hmmm…that doesn’t seem like a lot of time. But what if you had 400 seconds? Could you tell your story then?In episode 105, Genny spoke with Justin Ladia, organizer of PechaKucha Night Winnipeg. Created in Japan in 2003, PechaKucha (pronounced pechakcha) is Japanese for “chit chat”. It’s a free online and offline global storytelling platform that celebrates people, passion, and creative thought. Through a 20 x 20 presentation format, a slide show of 20 images auto advances after 20 seconds in a non-stop presentation of 400 seconds.A graphic designer with Tetro Design, (a Winnipeg graphic design company), a community organizer, a puzzle hunt hobbyist (and host of The Extraction – a podcast about puzzles), and one of the organizers of Ai-Kon, Winnipeg’s largest anime convention, Justin has organized PechaKucia Night Winnipeg since 2017. He watched a friend do a presentation in 2015 and thought he could do that. He then volunteered to do a presentation for Vol. 23 and then did another presentation for Vol. 33 in 2017. The current organizer saw how passionate he was about PechaKucia and offered him the opportunity to organize it. He's been organizing it ever since.Genny will be presenting at the next installment of PechaKucha Night Winnipeg Vol. 47 which will be held on Wednesday, June 28 at 7 pm at the Park Theatre Winnipeg. She’ll be sharing her story of Coffee with Genny B!https://www.pechakucha.com/communities/winnipeghttps://www.instagram.com/jrladia/https://www.instagram.com/pkn_winnipeg/ Follow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode is celebrating the 2nd anniversary of the Coffee with Genny B podcast. What started for Genny in the spring of 2021 as a “let’s try this podcast thing and see where it goes” is now a testament to how she has grown as a podcaster and interviewer, how she has found her voice, and how committed she is to continuing on her journey.In this episode, Genny spoke with Matt Cundill, owner/operator of The Sound Off Media Company, an audio solutions group that provides voice overs, radio programming strategies, and podcast solutions. Matt also launches and manages podcasts for businesses, entrepreneurs, and performers. Genny spoke about her experience working with Matt and his team; how that helped her continue to hone her craft and learn more about the podcast business; and how that allows her to do what she does best: tell her story and connect with her audience, and have meaningful conversations with her guests.With over 25 years in radio, Matt shared a few of his experiences from those radio days, and shared how and why he transitioned into podcasting. He spoke about how podcasting has changed over the years, that anyone can do a podcast, and stressed the importance of just being yourself and sharing your voice.As well, Matt is the host of three podcasts including the Sound Off Podcast, You May Also Like, and the Podcast Super Friends.https://www.soundoffpodcast.com/@thesoundoffpodcast @youmayalsopodFollow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In episode 103, Genny spoke with Megan Thomas, owner of The Conscious Village. An energy healer through ThetaHealing®, Human Design reader, meditation guide, and parenting coach, Megan shared that her experience with a Theta energy healing inspired her to want to offer that experience to others.In addition, her deep dive into the world of Human Design not only allowed her to understand her profile and how her energy works but also, allowed her to learn her children’s profiles and how to respond to their energy. That inspired her to shift her perspective and focus more on being a parenting coach. As Megan put it, children can’t always articulate how they are feeling or what they need in that moment so it’s important that those who have a relationship with the child, understand how they can support them.Genny shared that she did the Human Design chart for her granddaughter Leni and, once she knew her Human Design type and what Leni needs, she was able to respond to her accordingly.Megan is offering a FREE webinar on Thursday, June 15 at 8 pm on Zoom. To learn more about this webinar or to register for it, and how you can learn more about Theta healing or Human Design for children, please reach out to Megan at https://www.theconsciousvillage.ca/@the.conscious.villageFollow Genny on Instagram at @coffeewithgennybIf you like this episode, buy Genny a coffee at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/coffeewithgennySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.