The People Teaching People Podcast

The People Teaching People Podcast

The People Teaching People Podcast is the place to talk about all things teaching and learning. Hosted by educator, course development consultant, lifelong learner, and mom of three, Tiana Fech, this podcast will dive into how education truly plays an important and integral role in all facets of our lives – how we work, do business, live, play, explore, and build relationships. Get curious and be inspired by personal reflections and conversations about the who, what, when, where, why, and how of teaching and learning in a world where there is always more to discover.

Episodes

065: Rethinking Technology for Healthier Connections with Tara Stewart

October 14, 2025 • 25 mins
Are you ready for a healthier relationship with technology? In this episode of the People Teaching People Podcast, I’m joined by Tara Stewart, the innovative founder and CEO of NOBLE Technology, a Canadian based tech company. Through her work, Tara is mindfully reimagining the role of technology to prioritize human connection and well-being. As a mother of three, Tara faced the same dilemma so many parents do: when, how, and whethe...
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064: Favourite Teachers and Lasting Lessons with Tiana Fech

September 30, 2025 • 18 mins
Who is your favourite teacher?  In this episode, I reflect on the teachers, both inside and outside the classroom, who leave a lasting mark on our lives. From the way they show up in small, everyday moments to the ripple effect their influence carries forward, we’ll explore what makes a teacher unforgettable and how their lessons live on in us. When you listen, I invite you to think about the people who’ve shaped your learning jour...
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063: Brewing Connections in Calgary at Social Grounds with Jill Law

September 16, 2025 • 19 mins
Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a community-focused business from the ground up? A place where the simple act of enjoying a cup of coffee goes beyond the drink, serving as a catalyst for connection and creative gathering? In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I explored this question with Jill Law, owner of Social Grounds, a unique coffee shop and community hub in the community of Oakridge in Calgary,...
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062: Framing Your Work with Tiana Fech

June 24, 2025 • 17 mins
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I wish there was a clearer way to explain how I work or teach”? I’ve been there, too.  For me, frameworks have become one of those quiet, powerful tools that help turn scattered thoughts into something clear and meaningful. They aren’t just buzzwords or complicated diagrams. They’re ways to make the invisible parts of our work visible, helping us organize ideas, decisions, and intentions so ...
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061: Learning, Leading, and Healing Through Physiotherapy with Tyson Plesuk

June 10, 2025 • 43 mins
What happens when physiotherapy care goes beyond treating just the injury? In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with someone I’ve known my entire life - my younger brother, Tyson Plesuk. Tyson is a sports and manual physiotherapist, a three-time Olympic medical team member, and co-owner of Movement Sports Clinic. Our conversation was an exploration into what it means to ...
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060: You’ve Got This with Tiana Fech

May 27, 2025 • 38 mins
Have you ever noticed how often we move from one thing to the next… without pausing to take in how far we’ve come? The moments that shaped us? The quiet strength it took to juggle so much, and still show up with heart? Over the years - as a mother, an educator, and someone committed to learning out loud - I’ve realized that our journeys are rarely linear. They’re layered, imperfect, and full of growth we don’t always see until we s...
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059: The Power of Poetry with Wakefield Brewster

May 6, 2025 • 36 mins
What is the power of poetry?  In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with the remarkable Wakefield Brewster. Our conversation was a deep dive into the power of poetry, the importance of literacy, and how one can find and embrace their voice through poetry. Wakefield Brewster is not just a professional poet and spoken word artist with over two decades of experience. He is an educator an...
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058: Be Curious with Tiana Fech

April 22, 2025 • 22 mins
Have you ever noticed how often we talk about curiosity… but rarely stop to explore what it really means? What it looks like in our everyday lives? Or how it quietly shapes the way we connect, learn, and grow? Over the years, as a student, a teacher, and now a parent, I’ve come to see curiosity as more than just a trait. It’s a mindset. A way of being. A quiet, steady force that keeps us open to ideas, to people, to possibility. In...
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057: Small Bits of Happiness with Mercedes and Anastasia Korngut

April 8, 2025 • 20 mins
What inspires two teenagers to create a business dedicated to spreading joy and building connections in a world that often feels overwhelming? 17 year old Mercedes and 14 year old Anastasia are sisters and co-founders of the company, Small Bits of Happiness. Their mission is to help individuals of all ages find more happiness in daily life as well as build happy habits and connections. As two teens, Mercedes and Anastasia understan...
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056: Rethinking Education with Tiana Fech

March 25, 2025 • 14 mins
Have you ever stopped to question the way we think about education? The way we define success? The way learning should look and feel? For a long time, I didn’t. I followed the path, checked the boxes, and did what I was supposed to do. But over the years, as a student, teacher, and now a parent, I’ve come to realize that learning isn’t one-size-fits-all. And the way we measure success? That might need rethinking too. In this solo e...
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055: This is Perimenopause with Mikelle Ethier

March 11, 2025 • 50 mins
Have you ever found yourself wondering what's happening to your body, feeling disconnected, or struggling with unexplainable changes as you enter your 40s or beyond? These are common experiences for many facing perimenopause, a phase that often catches individuals off guard due to lack of information and societal dialogue. In this episode of the People Teaching People podcast, I’m joined by Mikelle Ethier, co-founder of This Is Per...
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054: But Why? Making Learning Stick with Tiana Fech

February 25, 2025 • 19 mins
Have you ever noticed that when people don’t see the relevance of what they’re learning, they tune out—whether it’s students in a classroom or employees in a training session? If learners don’t understand the “but why” something matters, they won’t care. And if they don’t care, they won’t learn. In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, we’re diving into how relevance and purpose can transform learning from a passive e...
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053: Brain Power for Better Learning with Samantha Woods

February 11, 2025 • 45 mins
Are you curious about how understanding your brain can transform learning, teaching, and everyday life? In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I sit down with Samantha Woods, the founder of Kaizen Education Services and a self-proclaimed "brain nerd," who has spent over 20 years exploring neuroscience and its practical applications. Together, we discuss how executive functioning skills are the key to thriving in tod...
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052: Microlearning: Small Lessons, Big Impact with Tiana Fech

January 28, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, we’re diving into microlearning - an innovative way to teach and share knowledge in small, digestible chunks. Whether you’re a teacher, corporate trainer, coach, or content creator, microlearning offers a way to engage your audience, improve knowledge retention, and make learning accessible for today’s fast-paced world. We’ll explore what microlearning is, why it works so well,...
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051: The Building Blocks of Software Development with Paisley Churchill

January 14, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I am joined by Paisley Churchill. Paisley is one of my incredible clients – and when I say ‘incredible,’ I truly mean it. We started working together this fall to create an online, self-directed course. From the start, Paisley impressed me with her deep knowledge, diverse and rich life experiences, and her warm, engaging personality. She’s not only fun to work with, but her com...
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050: Building My Most Authentic Life with Fede Vargas

December 17, 2024 • 44 mins
Is it time to redefine what success looks like for you? Many of us reach a point where we feel the need to reassess our paths and find true alignment in our lives. In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I am joined by Fede Vargas. Fede is a leader in podcasting, leveraging over 15 years of experience in sales and distribution within the media and entertainment industry. He is the founder of My Most Authentic Life, a...
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049: Indigenous Voices and Stories with Tchadas Leo

December 3, 2024 • 46 mins
In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I am joined by Tchadas Leo.  Tchadas is an Indigenous TV Journalist, Podcaster, TV host, Actor, Producer and Documentarian based on Vancouver Island. His Indigenous lineage belongs with the Homalco First Nation and the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians. He also has Peruvian & Argentinian ancestry. Tchadas has been with the CHEK Media group, with his multi-national award-winning po...
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048: Playing, Learning and Connecting in Occupational Therapy with Emily Lee

November 19, 2024 • 53 mins
In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I am joined by Emily Lee. Emily is a registered Occupational Therapist, and Board Certified Behaviour Analyst. She is passionate about working with autistic children and their families and continues to dive deeply into her own ongoing learning about interventions that can support her clients. Since graduating from a Bachelor's degree in OT at the University of Toronto (2002), s...
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047: Nurturing and Inspiring Lifelong Learners with Miss Anne

November 5, 2024 • 33 mins
In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I am joined by Miss Anne Goresht, former host of the children's television show Romper Room and author of “I Am a Big Brother with a Superpower”. Miss Anne shares her journey from hosting Romper Room, a pioneering educational children's show, to becoming an author and a passionate advocate for children's reading and learning. She details her surprising path to becoming the host...
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046: Eco-Friendly Cleaning and Community Spirit with Monika Scott and Robyn Mair of Mint Cleaning Products

October 22, 2024 • 50 mins
In this episode of The People Teaching People Podcast, I am joined by Monika Scott and Robyn Mair, co-founders of Mint Cleaning Products.  I first learned about Mint Cleaning Products when I was at a local coffee shop and community hub - called Social Grounds - in the community of Oakridge in Calgary, Alberta. Social Grounds also sells snacks and ice cream, hosts art classes and fitness classes, and sells products made by local and...
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