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Taxes, Voting, Recycling—oh my! After navigating this jungle of grown-up responsibilities together, we're taking a quick summer breather to recharge our adulting batteries. But before we temporarily hang up our responsible pants, join us for this special episode packed with our favorite kernels of wisdom from the season so far AND get an exclusive preview of the fresh adulting adventures awaiting you when Grown-Up Stuff returns in late summer! Think of this episode as your adulting victory lap—complete with confetti and zero paperwork required! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Feeling like life’s thrown you a curveball? You’re not alone. Join host Victoria Vita on ”You Are Not Alone”, where real people share real stories about overcoming life’s toughest challenges. Whether you’re knee-deep in stress, stuck in a rut, or just feeling like everything’s a mess, this podcast is here to remind you that others have been there too — and made it through. Each episode is packed with raw, honest conversations that inspire, uplift, and let you know it’s okay to feel what you’ ...
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Vital Victoria is a podcast produced by the Victoria Foundation that takes a deeper dive into the issues critical to our quality of life on the South Island. Guided by hosts Robert Janus and Veronica Cooper, each episode of Vital Victoria takes a closer look at one of the key issue areas explored in the annual Victoria’s Vital Signs report.
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Addie Gaines, a longtime educator and former principal, faced a life-altering loss in 2017 when her husband suddenly passed away. Writing became her outlet, eventually leading to her book Riding the Waves: Navigating Life in the Wake of Loss, which captures her first 18 months of grief. Alongside writing, Addie turned to yoga, mindfulness, and spir…
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Lena Armstrong is a mother and advocate whose life changed when she learned late in pregnancy that her daughter might be born with Down syndrome. Despite pressure to consider institutionalization or abortion, she followed her intuition and chose love and advocacy. With a background in the performing arts, Lena developed resilience that would later …
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Lisa Wolfe is a grief coach and somatic healing practitioner whose path to this work was shaped by personal loss and transformation. She began her career in fitness but realized true wellness requires emotional and energetic healing. This led her to study trauma, stress, and somatic practices that release stored emotions in the body. After losing h…
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Dawn Peters is the founder and CEO of ConneXion Hub, a relationship-building platform that helps entrepreneurs grow their influence through strategic networking and authentic connection. Originally from England, Dawn moved to the U.S. in 2000. She started out with a career in corporate America, but her passion for meaningful connection led her to l…
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Mary Beth Cowardin is a seasoned marketing professional, community advocate, and a living testament that love, purpose, and fulfillment can arrive right on time - even if they don’t follow the traditional timeline. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Mary Beth grew up in a supportive home rooted in family, academics, and sports. After college, she l…
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Melinda Kunst is a trauma-informed life coach, sound healer, and advocate for survivors. She’s someone who knows firsthand what it means to break free from generational cycles of abuse and reclaim your voice. Her story begins in a household marked by emotional volatility and fear. Growing up in an environment where abuse was normalized, Melinda int…
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Michelle Gee is a functional nutritionist, sound healer, musician, and wellness guide who helps individuals reconnect with their bodies, restore balance, and rediscover hope after facing chronic illness and significant life challenges. For much of her life, Michelle was defined by illness, and was plagued by chronic migraines, digestive issues, and…
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Valerie Holden is the founder of Bossy Woo, a transformational coaching and healing practice that helps women reconnect with their intuition, uncover their life’s purpose, and rise into their most confident, soul-aligned selves. Based in Utah, Valerie’s journey is a great example of the courage it takes to reinvent your life from the inside out. A …
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Ellie Black is the founder and CEO of Garden with Ellie, a thriving garden design and consulting business that helps individuals transform their outdoor spaces into vibrant, sustainable sanctuaries. Based in Arlington, Virginia, Ellie is a lifelong gardener who turned her deep-rooted passion for plants and the natural world into a purpose-driven ca…
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Raoul’s journey is one of deep transformation, shaped by love, cultural adaptation, and the unwavering determination to build a meaningful life alongside his wife. His story, spanning continents and life-altering decisions, is a testament to resilience, personal growth, and the power of choosing love, even in the face of uncertainty. Born and raise…
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Dasha Ermolaeva’s story is one of strength, perseverance, and the courage to chase dreams, no matter the odds. Born in a small town in Belarus, she defied life’s challenges to earn a full scholarship at one of Russia’s top universities. Her journey took a dramatic turn at just 11 years old when she was diagnosed with leukemia. What could have been …
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Dasha Ermolaeva’s story is one of strength, perseverance, and the courage to chase dreams, no matter the odds. Born in a small town in Belarus, she defied life’s challenges to earn a full scholarship at one of Russia’s top universities. Her journey took a dramatic turn at just 11 years old when she was diagnosed with leukemia. What could have been …
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Maggie Carey is the founder and CEO of Master It Media, a company dedicated to helping entrepreneurs streamline their social media presence with ease. With over 35 years of experience in information technology, Maggie combines her expertise in IT with her creative passion for storytelling to empower business owners to shine online. As you’ll soon d…
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Angelo Blakey is a true embodiment of resilience, determination, and faith. Raised in the heart of North Philadelphia, Angelo faced the challenges of growing up in one of the toughest neighborhoods, where hope often seemed out of reach. But instead of succumbing to his environment, Angelo’s journey became a testament to the power of perseverance an…
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A motivational coach, author, and speaker, Judy’s life story is one of remarkable perseverance, overcoming unimaginable obstacles, and dedicating herself to uplifting others. From a painful past marked by childhood abuse to navigating a difficult marriage, Judy’s life was shaped by personal challenges that would have broken many. But instead of suc…
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Ep 8: How Resilience & Passion Can Lead to True Freedom : Olga's Journey to Entrepreneurial Success
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Olga Odhiambo is an entrepreneur and the founder of Gem Accounting and Tax Services, a thriving business that empowers individuals and small business owners to navigate the complexities of taxes and finance with confidence. Originally from Kenya, Olga made a bold leap from a successful corporate career to pursue her passion for entrepreneurship, dr…
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Sharon Burstein is an award-winning author, keynote speaker, and passionate entrepreneur who has dedicated her life to empowering people of all ages to find their voice and live boldly. From the moment she discovered her love for entrepreneurship as just a young girl, Sharon has continually pursued success on her own terms—despite external doubts, …
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Masha Babajanov is a tattoo and make-up artist who transformed her career from designing commercial buildings to creating wearable works of art that celebrate individuality. Early in her career, she worked as a commercial architect in a firm dominated by men. Even though she was skilled, dedicated, and eager to prove herself, Masha faced unfair tre…
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Maya McNulty is an incredible woman with a story that shows the power of resilience and not giving up. Before the pandemic, Maya was living a full and active life as a mom, entrepreneur, author, and community leader. But in March 2020, everything changed when she became seriously ill with COVID-19. What followed was a life-threatening battle that t…
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Louise Cruz is a Registered Dietitian, Teacher, and Reiki Master Practitioner dedicated to inspiring others to live their most authentic and fulfilling lives. Her journey began with her own challenges, navigating career transitions and personal hurdles that tested her resilience and determination. Through these experiences, Louise discovered the tr…
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Eileen Caliva is the passionate entrepreneur behind Caliva Cookies, a brand built from cherished family recipes and a love for bringing people together through food. At 50, Eileen took a brave leap, returning to school to study culinary arts and web development. With her newfound skills, she launched a business that embodies both her Italian herita…
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Kim's story is one of remarkable resilience, courage, and a fierce commitment to live with love and purpose. Diagnosed with cancer, Kim faced the reality of a life-altering illness while enduring the grief of losing her beloved husband and, shortly after, her father. Each challenge could have overwhelmed her, yet she transformed these experiences i…
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Amy Duvall-Mehringer is a singer, author, and creative visionary whose journey of overcoming abuse has fueled her passion for self-expression and authenticity. After years of personal growth and self-discovery, Amy has emerged as a beacon of strength and resilience, and proudly shares her talents and story with the world. She has written and publis…
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Many of us consider Victoria to be a warm, welcoming community where everyone can feel like they belong. And for many, this is likely true. But if you maybe have come here from a different country, or speak a different language, have a disability, or simply look different from most people here, how welcoming do you think you would find our communit…
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How do you get around Greater Victoria? By car? By bus? Do you cycle? Maybe you like to walk. Chances are you use multiple ways to get around our region, if not all of them. More and more multimodal transportation is becoming the norm, and could be the answer to our region’s transportation woes. To dig into the transportation issues in our region w…
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Anyone who has lived here long enough can tell you, Greater Victoria has changed a lot over the last 10 years. From the number of people living here, to the culture, to our demographics, there has been a noticeable shift. Which begs the question, how will our region change over the next 10 years? This month, the Victoria Foundation released the bra…
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Every year the Victoria Foundation asks residents to rate how Greater Victoria is faring in a number of key issue areas for the Vital Signs report. And each year, one issue is consistently given the lowest rating of them all: housing. Whether it’s the rising cost of home ownership, the lack of rental housing available or the seemingly never-ending …
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The Victoria Foundation has been publishing the annual Victoria’s Vital Signs report since 2006, but it wasn’t until 2012 that Sports and Recreation was added as the twelfth key issue area for our region. The last eight years have seen the report present a range of data connecting sports and recreation to community wellbeing. Join us as we explore …
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American children’s rights activist Marian Wright Edelman once said, “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it,” and could anything be truer when it comes to raising the next generation of leaders in our community? But when it comes to our region, how do we fare in offering lea…
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Sometimes it seems like not a day goes by without the cost of something going up. From food to electricity, from rent to insurance, the basics of life are becoming more and more out of reach for many in our region, especially those struggling to rise above the poverty line. To find out more we sit down with Community Social Planning Council researc…
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When we talk about the economy in Greater Victoria, you hear a lot about tourism, industry, the tech sector, but where does the charitable sector fit in? We often portray charities and non-profits as secondary, filling gaps in services when needed, but rarely as a vibrant economic driver in its own right. To find out the real role of our Civil Soci…
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From pipelines to plastic, we hear a lot about environmental sustainability these days, and for good reason. Rising sea levels, increasing temperatures, disappearing species of animals, there is plenty of cause for concern. So where does Greater Victoria fit in when we talk about the environment? How is our local environment holding up and what lar…
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“At least you have your health” is a popular phrase, underlying the fact that when it comes down to it, our health and wellness is one of the most important things in life. So how do Victorians measure up when it comes to our health and wellness? And just how much does where we live impact our health? To help answer these questions, we sit down wit…
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How safe do you feel living in Greater Victoria? With relatively low crime rates and a reputation as a friendly, caring city, many residents rightfully... The post Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #8 – Safety appeared first on Victoria Foundation.Victoria Foundation
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It’s summer and that means it’s time to get outside and get active. But how does our region fare when it comes to sports and... The post Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #7 – Sports and Recreation appeared first on Victoria Foundation.Victoria Foundation
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Is there anything more topical currently in Greater Victoria than the issue of housing? From tent cities and homelessness, to skyrocketing real estate prices and... The post Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #6 – Housing appeared first on Victoria Foundation.Victoria Foundation
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If there’s one thing that Victorians everywhere like to complain about, it’s transportation. Whether it’s bike lanes or downtown parking, bus service or the dreaded... The post Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #5 – Transportation appeared first on Victoria Foundation.Victoria Foundation
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There are a lot of things that go into making a vibrant and healthy community. Arts & Culture, Safety, Learning, Housing, Sports & Recreation… the... The post Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #4 – Economy appeared first on Victoria Foundation.Victoria Foundation
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When we talk about what is essential to our lives – food, shelter, community – arts and culture are often an afterthought, considered a luxury... The post Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #3 – Arts & Culture appeared first on Victoria Foundation.Victoria Foundation
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What’s it like to start a new life in Greater Victoria? Whether you’re heading out on your own as a young adult, or a recent... The post Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #2 – Getting Started appeared first on Victoria Foundation.Victoria Foundation
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What does it mean to belong? It may sound like a simple question, but figuring out an answer can be surprisingly complex. And what role... The post Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #1 – Belonging appeared first on Victoria Foundation.Victoria Foundation
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