Episodes

The HVC welcomes Diana Olynick to the chat for the first time! She shares her bittersweet journey that brought her to Winnipeg eight months ago. She also shares her biggest business success secret: minimalism! We also take a moment to pay homage to our Veterans and find out how they will be honoured during the pandemic at Deer Lodge Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get Amy’s insight as she helps people gets to the polls in Delaware, and Adam and his family feel everything is under control over in Sarasota Florida. And the rest of us wait anxiously on Election Day in the US. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We celebrate some happy news with Primrose MK's new novel about to be published, but what will the book cover look like?? And world traveler Cynthia Fortlage joins us from a small town outside of London , England and talks about her epiphany dealing with her FUD, Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is FUD, do you have it? And we talk with our panel about our ethnic communities and the hard subject of mental health and wellness. Why is it taboo? And how Black Lives Matter brings back memories for our Asian communities. Maybe it should be All Lives Matter?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Romi Mayes joins the chat to talk about Curbside Concerts! Local musicians performing personal concerts for people, all while social distancing and staying safe. And we get into the meaning of “witch wound”, something that women have hiding in our subconscious... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talked about about how we navigate runny noses, doctor’s notes to get that checked, and unrealistic wait times! We are living in a zone of watching out for who is around us, what their bubble is, and how to best protect our families against COVID-19. BUT through all this craziness, don’t let it dominate your lives... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have a dynamic group all with the same passion: giving a voice to speak out! Minister of Municipal Relations, Rochelle Squires, talks about Daughters of The Vote and giving young women the experience of being in cabinet and feeling the power of politics. Diane Roussin, from Winnipeg Boldness Project, shares the feelings and stories about families living in The North End and speaking out of the bubble we live in. Pam Steciuk is founder of 911-4-911.com a place for first responders and operator...

It’s the first day of fall and the leaves are turning color and falling off the trees. Theres coldness in the air, but is it just that? Fear has always been around, but has been amplified in so many lives today. How do we cope? Live with it day to day? These are tough questions, but we talk about it and find that it applies to so many things in life too. Plus, music has arrived in Winnipeg! Our city hosts Breakout West that celebrates the best on Western Canada’s music scene. Robyn Stewart joins...

Amid having the largest number of positive COVID-19 cases worldwide in a single day, heightening threats and discrimination against health officials and medical people trying to keep people safe, we look to our children. How we can teach them to be anti-racist, be their own minds, and live the way they want to be. It is tough times, but also it might be the best time ever for such systemic changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We get a different perspective from a substitute teacher living in Brandon and how COVID 19 has changed her world as she once knew. But we need to keep positive as children need to continue to learn and prosper. Melissa Ballard is our guest and she talks about how she will inspire her students with music and visual art! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Hue decided to keep the conversation going after The Hue Crew, we didn't anticipate doing 30 shows on Zoom! And getting to meet some remarkable people, with incredible minds and bold personalities. We talk about our take aways and now moving into another dimension of living with COVID 19 and how to still navigate through the unknown with a very battle fatigued crew of spouses, partners, family and a bubble of friends. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a roller coaster ride on The He Virtual Chat! we learn more about International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31st, and how locally we can do our part to start the conversation. A Walk For J will be virtually, but spokesperson Aly Raposo tells us this is such a growing problem especially during this pandemic with so many being isolated. Then we switch gears and see the latest for fall fashions from Cabi, and how it is changing the way we buy clothes! See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

These are trying times, pandemic, COVID rules, CERB and working at home. Emotions are high, and the thought of the unknown is looming. We have a very open discussion about how to make a better workplace for Black employees and people of color. What do we do and more importantly how do we take positive action? We have some amazing guests that give not only their professional advise but also their lived experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When other cities are falling apart, Winnipeg remains quite resilient. What is our secret? We talk with President and CEO of Economic Development Winnipeg Dayna Spiring, and a very uplifting video done in June. And how creative our performing arts community is doing thanks to Brenda Gorlick and Winnipeg Studio Theatre. Fresh from NYC Mary Antonioni and Jaz Sealey talk about lockdown on Broadway, postponing their wedding, and what it will be like to step on stage again. Plus, the biggest diamond ...

We meet local entrepreneur Maria Valencia, founder of CaroQuilla, the world’s most comfortable underwear for women of all shapes and sizes! No more feeling bad because of ill fitting underwear, or washing the same pair everyday because it’s the only one that fits! Plus we delve into the whole body image thing, and Maria shares a very personal story about herself, and how she has found joy and love not only for others but for herself too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s half way through summer and more than halfway through the year! Will 2020 become the year to forget... or always remember? Our Virtual Chat takes us to some emotional feelings about our personal bubbles and living with uncertainty. We discuss the need for human touch and how hard love is during a global pandemic See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessi Montgomery joins us with baby Axel, just three weeks old! Jessi talks about her journey through pregnancy and delivering during a pandemic. A fitness trainer and competitive body builder, Jessi reveals how she kept in shape during her pregnancy. And we talk more about mandatory masks and why the little ones are catching on much faster than we thought! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We welcome back Hani from the Immigration Partnership Winnipeg and IPW's indigenous Engagement Co-Ordinator Jamie Banias to discuss their new lunch series aimed at educating and creating dialogue within our community about reconciliation, racism and social injustice. It is Hani's hope that they will create "felt experiences" for people, and a start to making change in the way we think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first full week of summer, and it's different. Kids think that school is out, but some still have work that needs to done. We need to get back on track but still don't know how, but we meet Carmyn Aleshka and Jo Ann Unger from Kidthink, an organization that helps young children and their parents cope with stress and mental issues. Robyn Priest and Charlotte Sytnyk from Robynpreist.com/Live Your Truth and Chelsea Arns from Tutorbright all help bring perspective back into our lives as we ...

The title is just to entice you, but we really mean it! A big conversation with NDP critic Uzoma Asagwara and MLA for Union Station, and Healthy Minds Specialist Fiona England along with our regular crew of Charlotte, Kirsten and Susie. We all agree it is time to take action, and start the conversation on how to begin to change beliefs, patterns of behaviour, and work towards a better tomorrow for the generations coming up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well maybe not quite, but what is love really mean? Another person, family or oneself? And it is certainly tough during these Covid-19 times. Shunned for hugging, longing for some human touch, these are a few of the topics we chat about with self love coach Natalie Reimer Anderson, Charlotte Sytnyk, Susie Erjavec Parker, Corey Lakusiak and Amy Tung. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Donovan-Faubert returns to all about Real Estate. She wants to educate people about the ins and outs in the business. Jen sees a steady increase with condos being a hot commodity. Plus she has an idea for another great real estate show! Watch this episodes video here ! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the kids and how they are handling things these days in these crazy times. Some are doing really good, we fear though some are not. But overall kids are more resilient than we give them credit for. And sometimes we can learn from them by example, free of racism, anger and fear. Plus we find out Folklorama will go on, not just for 2 weeks but all year round! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy Smith from The Joy Smith Foundation joins us and brings the tough hard facts abut human trafficking, that is happening in communities just like ours. Educating and talking to our children, forgiving, and getting rid of the shame and guilt are ways of starting to "cut the head" off of human trafficking. And in the midst of the pandemic and isolation those entrapped feel more alone than ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.