Episodes

Oct. 30, 2023

122 - The Pause That Refreshes

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. I…
Oct. 13, 2023

121 - Roses and Thorns

“Some people grumble that roses have thorns. I am grateful that thorns have roses.” -         Alphone Kerr In this episode, Genny spoke about recently celebrating the Canadian Thanksgiving; a time to give thanks for the go…
Oct. 2, 2023

120 - Shelby Olson, Co-Owner of Beauty Bark

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 B…
Sept. 25, 2023

119 - Alix Loiselle, French Kiss Cook

“You don’t have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces – just good food from fresh ingredients.” – Julia Child In this episode, Genny spoke with Alix Loiselle. The former owner of La Belle Baguette, Alix is following his…
Sept. 18, 2023

118 - Coffee Chat with Stephanie Robinson, The Culture Detective

“Not all who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien In 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 Detecti…
Sept. 11, 2023

117 - Walk This Way

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 sh…
Sept. 5, 2023

116 - Expect the Unexpected

“Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!” – Monty Python’s Flying Circus In this episode, Genny spoke about the movie, “Sliding Doors”, where the character (played by Gwyneth Paltrow), catches the train but in an alternate …
Aug. 28, 2023

115 - Coffee Chat with Matthew Sieben, Owner Railway Roasters

“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 Roastery In this episode, Genny spoke with Matthew Sieben, owner of Railway …
Aug. 21, 2023

114 - The Mountain is You

“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…
Aug. 14, 2023

113 - Alyson Shane, President of Starling Social Inc.

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 win…
Aug. 8, 2023

112 - Christine Colwell, Energy Oasis Wellness Therapy

“All around you are spirits, child. They live in the earth, the water, the sky. If you listen, they will guide you.”                Grandmother Willow, Pocahontas In this episode, Genny shared her fascination with the spir…
July 31, 2023

111 - Who Am I?

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…
July 24, 2023

110 - Sherry Sobey, Creative Consultant and Visionary Entrepreneur

As an entrepreneur, it’s important to promote your business but sometimes, it can be a struggle to stay on top of social media, digital marketing, blogging, or SEO, especially when you’re not sure of what you’re doing. And n…
July 17, 2023

109 - Self-Compassion

“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…
July 10, 2023

108 - Ziv Traitelovich, Digital Marketing Expert and Graphic Designer

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…
July 4, 2023

107 - Nicole Dubé, Founder DUBÉ MEDIA

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…
June 26, 2023

106 - The Body Knows

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…
June 19, 2023

105 - Justin Ladia, Graphic Designer and Organizer of PechaKucha Winnipeg

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 Win…
June 13, 2023

104 - Celebrating the 2nd Anniversary Episode with Matt Cundill

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 gro…
June 5, 2023

103 - Megan Thomas, Owner of The Conscious Village

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…
May 29, 2023

102 - It’s the Little Things

“Enjoy the little things in life, because one day, you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”                Kurt Vonnegut In episode 102, Genny spoke about the importance of the little things; those moments t…
May 22, 2023

101 - Holistic Healing

“If you just allow your body and mind to rest, the healing will come by itself.” Thich Nhat Hanh In episode 101, Genny spoke about holistic healing. The word “holistic” means dealing with the whole…your body, mind and soul…
May 15, 2023

100 - Celebrating the 100th Episode with Shalinda Kirby

This episode is celebrating the 100th episode of the Coffee with Genny B podcast. When Genny started her podcast, she had no idea where it would lead her, how long it would last or even if it would. She spoke about the journ…
May 8, 2023

99 - Coffee Chat with Jordan Cieciwa, Workplace Wellness Consultant and Creator of the Fit City Project

Workplace health and wellness refers to efforts made by employers to promote and maintain the physical, mental and emotional well-being of their employees. These efforts can include a variety of programs and initiatives that…