Tiny Conversations

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On this episode of Tiny Conversations theatre performer Michelle Polak discusses creating connection and hope with her latest peace “Leaving Still”. Michelle is a multiple award winning interdisciplinary actor, creator, teacher and mother. She has performed nationally and internationally, and is also the first woman in Canada to receive the Patrick Crean Award. Michelle is using her art to […] The post 33 Creating Hope with Michelle Polak appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations Wendy Zukerman, Host of Science Vs, discusses pitting facts against popular opinion. Wendy is the host of the very popular podcast, Science Vs. Each episode tackles an issue like Gun Control, Fracking, Attachment Parenting and the G-Spot only using science. Wendy says the goal of the show is to pit science against something she calls “The […] The post 32 Science Vs Others with Wendy Zukerman appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations Shaun Doyle of Jays From the Couch discusses the treatment of women in Professional Baseball journalism. Shaun recently wrote an article entitled “Women and Baseball: It’s (Past) Time for MLB Coverage to Embrace Women…” – where he discusses both the lack of gender diversity in baseball and the mistreatment of women […] The post 31 – One Man’s View on Women in Baseball with Shaun Doyle appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations Kye Fox discusses facing failure and overcoming failure to follow your dreams. Kye is a stand-up comedian in Toronto. Back in 2012 Kye was about to take the stage at a charity comedy show with some of his biggest idols. Kye was a young comedian and he thought this was his big […] The post 30 – Moving Past Failure with Kye Fox appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Ainsley Monro about doing purposeful work and some of the barriers to that work. Since she was four-years-old Ainsley has been trying to lead grassroots movements to affect change. Starting with a kindergarten trash pick-up Ainsley has moved on to work with organizations like Katimavik and The Otesha Project. Now […] The post 29 – Doing Purposeful Work with Ainsley Monro appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

[powerpress] Entrepreneur Steve Ballantyne discusses loving without expectation. The post 28. Loving Without Expectation With Steve Ballantyne appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Basil Gerard about the importance of creating something daily. Basil first discovered that creating was a necessary part of his routine while working at a factory to save money. He has gone on to launch Podcasts, work on Documentaries, and now run his own multimedia company Curyo Media. In […] The post 27 The Importance of Creating Daily with Basil Gerard appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Zahra Ebrahim about the importance of sharing ideas – from why she believes in sharing an idea right from its inception, to why people are afraid to share and what can go wrong…and right…when we decide to share. Zahra is a change driven, rule-bending creative. I first heard Zahra speak at a […] The post 26 – Zahra Ebrahim on Sharing Ideas Freely appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Chris Studer, Executive Director of Get Real. Get Real is a non-profit organization who’s goal is to help others, “unlearn LGBTQ discrimination and bullying.” In June 2015 Get Real was preparing to host a fundraising event during World Pride at Toronto, ON bar El Furniture Warehouse. During that time […] The post 25 – Responding to Transphobic Messages About Caitlyn Jenner appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Kat Walters and Matthew Davey about their project to build a tiny home. The two call themselves the Hobohemians and they are building a 8′ x 20′ house on a flatbed trailer. Kat and Matt first made the decision to build and then live in this home after a […] The post 24 – Building a Tiny Home with The Hobohemians appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Stefanie Teitelman and Mike Smith about their social event “Fresh Summer Fiesta” and making meaningful connections. Stef and Mike started Fresh Summer Fiesta as a way to help people, they describe, as “consciously living” re-connect with themselves, other like-minded individuals, and their surroundings. On this episode Stef, Mike and I talk about what it means […] The post 23 -Making Meaningful Connections with Stef Teitelman and Mike Smith appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Jonah and Alison Brooks about having a transgender parent and partner. I wasn’t until Dee and Alison were married, and Jonah was born, that Dee realized she was transgender and came out to both Alison and Jonah. On this episode I talk to Alison about what it […] The post 22 – Having a Transgender Partner and Parent with Alison and Jonah Brooks appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Alex Blumberg. If you don’t know who Alex Blumberg is, chances are you’re familiar with his work. He’s a former producer for radio shows like This American Life, Planet Money, and most recently the Podcast Start Up. Alex’s success in radio and podcasting can best be attributed […] The post 21 – Telling Emotional Stories with Alex Blumberg appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk to Helen Payne. I met Helen on a cold, Winter day at Arrowhead Provincial Park. There Helen is the Supervisor of all Guest Services, meaning she has a lot of responsibilities. But Helen is a lot more than that. Watching her sharpen my skates, something she was […] The post 20 – Doing a Good Job with Helen Payne appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations the tables are turned and I am the one being interviewed. Tallulah Hershorn is a friend and new mother who is worrying a lot about the kind of child she may raise. She asked me why I am such a vocal feminist and how she can raise her child to be […] The post 19 – How to Raise a Feminist with Tallulah Hershorn appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Patrick Maziarski about long distance relationships. Patrick has been with his Partner for four years but has never lived together for more than a few months. They’ve broken up, got back together, and are trying to make it work. In this episode I talk to Patrick a few days before […] The post 18 – Long Distance Relationships with Patrick Maziarski appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Laurence Fournier Campeau. Laurence is one of the principal members of Ecouté Pour Voir – a contemporary dance piece where dancers perform their pieces for members of the public, one person at a time, to music on headphones worn only by the solo dancer and audience member – it is super […] The post 17 – Laurence Fournier Campeau on Connecting with Strangers through Dance appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Patricia J Davidson. Patricia is HUGE Blue Jays and baseball fan and the author of “Baseball Biopolar” a website she started after having a nervous breakdown. I met Patricia waiting in line for a Blue Jays game and was immediately struck by her passion for the game. We […] The post Episode 16 – Patricia J Davidson on How Baseball Saved Her Life appeared first on Tiny Conversations.

On this episode of Tiny Conversations I talk with Lindsay Zier-Vogel. Lindsay is the amazingly positive and poetic person behind “Love Lettering Project” – a project where people write letters about something they love and leave those letters for others to find. I met Lindsay where it all started, Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto, to discuss why she began […] The post Episode 15 – Lindsay Zier-Vogel of Love Lettering Project on Unexpected Discoveries appeared first on Tiny Conversations.