Access Ideas

Access Ideas

The Access Ideas podcast hosted by Janna takes a closer look at popular ideas about culture, psychology, and well-being. Now in our second year, we’ve had the privilege of talking to distinguished guests and experts who are equally passionate about exploring what matters and making meaningful connections between disparate ideas. There's still so much to discover and explore, and we can't wait to share it with you. We'll be bringing you more in-depth interviews, insightful commentary, and thought-provoking discussion… and the occasional audiobook recommendation to keep you company on your next commute or road trip. Janna is also the host of the Audiobook Reviews in Five Minutes podcast.

Episodes

April 1, 2024 60 mins

Dive into the world of ecommerce transformation with Diana Birsan, the co-founder of Downpay, a groundbreaking service that’s changing the way we shop online. Diana started with an idea at Shopify and evolved it into Downpay, a system that simplifies buying with deferred payments. Downpay is directly tackling the challenges of sustainability and affordability in online shopping, allowing consumers to purchase custom-made products a...

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Dive into the dynamic world of business evolution with Inga Nwagbu, the force behind Eye of Another. Inga has journeyed from classic management roles to guiding companies through their expansion and fine-tuning their operations. She unveils her strategy for aligning a business's activities with its long-term goals, ensuring seamless integration and operation. By employing this methodology, industry leaders like TD Bank, Deloitte, a...

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February 2, 2024 60 mins

Join us as we sit down with Krati Mehra, the creative force behind the Experible podcast. After transitioning from a corporate career to an advocate for self-empowerment and personal growth, Krati shares her deep commitment to helping others realize their ambitions. Her focus on building resilience and fostering emotional well-being forms the core of her coaching and writing.

Krati's journey informs her strategies for developing a p...

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This episode features a discussion with Brian Schubring, Dr. Linda Schubring, and Nathan Freeburg from Leadership Vision.

Leadership Vision is a leadership advisory consulting firm transforming how leaders express their brilliance and beauty for the benefit of humanity. Their expertise in leadership and team dynamics has made a significant impact on teams across the globe.

Our conversation today explores how leaders can deliberatel...

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In this episode, we sit down with Jacqueline Genova, a certified holistic nutritionist and founder of WellnStrong, who turned to integrative medicine to reverse some of her own health problems, and to help her mom battle cancer. She is a strong advocate of incorporating complementary therapies into conventional treatment methods. She believes in a holistic approach to wellness that addresses the root causes of illness, not just the...

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In this episode, we sit down with Angela Hollowell, a visual storyteller, creative entrepreneur, and the founder of Rootful Media based in North Carolina. She is also the host of the video podcasts Honey & Hustle and Creative Architects by Castos.

In today's conversation, we discuss the future of the creator economy and the importance of bringing together community, education, and technology. We delve into Angela's journey as a...

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In this episode, I chat with Sarah Janzen, a coach and trainer who helps professional women take the leap from traditional and stifling corporate careers to the freedom of working for herself.

Sarah understands firsthand the challenges women face when taking the leap from corporate. After over a decade of climbing the corporate ladder, she recognized a growing disparity between her values and the corporate world, and made the bold c...

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In this episode, I chat with Garik Tate, an AI futurist, investor, and AI strategy consultant. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Valhalla.team. With over a decade of experience as a successful entrepreneur, Garik has founded companies spanning software development, outsourcing, and publishing.

In today’s conversation, Garik highlights his perspectives on the future of AI and its practical application in business. We talk about build...

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In this episode, I chat with Molly Mandelberg, the the founder of Wild Hearts Rise Up. Molly has an unusual combination of spiritual, visionary, and high tech, practical business savvy. She is an artist, a globe trotter, a writer, a speaker, a facilitator and a leader.

Molly is also the host of the Tactical Magic Podcast, which I recently appeared on. The show has been running since 2018 and varies between showcasing different heal...

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In this episode, founder and executive producer of Kickass Conferences, Isaac Watson, reveals how top-notch strategy and exceptional event design will make your audience sit up, take notice and get motivated to make real change.

Isaac shares his experience turning a community event into a successful online summit and highlights essential considerations for planning your next (or first!) event. We also discuss the trends in bringing ...

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In this episode, Talk to People Podcast host Chris Miller and I chat about the importance of social fitness and community connections. I also share personal stories about connecting with others after a move to a new city and the lingering challenges of building relationships after the pandemic.

The Talk to People Podcast unpacks how to build better relationships. Listeners learn how to have better conversations, tell better stories...

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In this episode, I speak with Rachel Décoste. Guided by a DNA test, in 2018 she visited five countries in as many months – Senegal, Ivory Coast, Togo, Ghana and Benin – each country held a piece of her ancestry. When Rachel returned home, she recorded an audiobook about her adventures called The Year of Return: A Black Woman’s African Homecoming. Rachel recounts her journey with vivid imagery and humour – her pan-African trek is pe...

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In this episode, I speak with Monique Giroux, who left her 30-year career in financial services and the not-for-profit sector after a transformative experience in Bali in 2019. She now lives a minimalist, nomadic lifestyle and is dedicated to helping clients slow down, feel calm and grounded, and reconnect with nature and themselves.

Monique is a certified Forest Therapy Guide, Reiki Master, and meditation, yoga nidra, and restorat...

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This episode is also available on the Audiobook Reviews in Five Minutes podcast

What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? The authors of The Good Life promise the answer may be closer than you realize!

Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz are the director and associate director of The Grant Study, also known as the Harvard Study of Adult Development, one of the most comprehensive longitudinal studies ever done, beginn...

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In this episode, Alpaca My Bags podcast host Erin Hynes and producer Kattie Laur chat with me about evolving ideas on sustainable travel and tourism, as well as the ethics of travelling with an escapist mindset. We also talk about whether a tourist is any different than a traveller, the problems with over-tourism, and our experiences travelling to our ancestral countries.

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"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. This audio narration episode is a thank you to all our listeners who have supported the podcast and let us know how much Access Ideas means to you. We look forward to returning in 2023 with more episodes and wish you all Happy Holidays and a Merry Christmas!

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In this episode, voice actor and audio branding podcast host Jodi Krangle reveals how powerful sound can be – and how it can cut through the noise to make a deeper connection with your listener.

Jodi shares why audio branding matters and highlights the art and business of voiceover acting – and how being musical helps! We also explore strange facts about sound: did you know that you can influence what you *taste* by what you hear?

J...

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In this episode, Steph Fuccio discusses her mission to connect podcast editors so that they can learn from each other and help podcasters get their voices and stories out into the world.

Steph is an American expat who has lived outside the United States for the majority of the past 20 years. She produces the Geopats podcast, which features international conversations about niche topics like expat life, language, books, coffee, and ...

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In this episode, Steph Gaudreau explains how lifting weights is a catalyst for a more expansive life. Steph helps athletic women over 40 fuel themselves better, get stronger, increase their energy, and perform better in the gym. She’s a sports nutritionist and lifting coach trained in biology and human physiology and a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, and USA Weightlifting Sports Performance ...

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Hypnosis is a relaxed, inwardly focused state of mind that makes it easier to accept new ideas. The hypnotist’s role is to help you enter that state, and then to suggest perspectives that will help you in your situation.

In this episode, Luke Chao illuminates the value of hypnosis and hypnotherapy – free of mysticism, spiritualism or dubious thinking. His approach is client and solutions focused, brief and humanistic.

Luke Chao fou...

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