Episodes
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This episode is dedicated to finding a way to slow down our inner selves when life is racing on. We have some spectacular experts who will teach us accessible techniques to help us connect to calm. I can’t wait to fill up my tool kit with more tricks to help when I am scared and worried. I know these will help you too. An episode for all ages.
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This Episode, "Food for Thought," features the CEO of The Daily Bread Food Bank, Neil Hetherington. He will share the How Why and What we can do, regarding food insecurity in our city. This episode we will be treated to a song by the extremely talented Halle Burnett. We also have a challenge by Lianne and Cassandra from our Kindness Corner segment. And surprise co- host Riley.
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Grief can be overwhelming. It hits us all, whether we are 8 or 88. In this episode, we will meet Lisa Robinson, the grief counsellor who helped our family at our lowest and most vulnerable time. She will guide us through techniques and coping mechanisms that can help us as we grieve. We will also be serenaded by the dynamic sister duo of Abby and Sarah. Beverly and I will read our newly published, The Puddle Jumper, a children’s book to help navigate the confusing feelings of grief and loss.
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This season promises to continue to bring you doses of inspiration from heroes in our community who are making such an impact. In this episode, you will meet Rachel Chernos Lin, Chair of the Toronto District School Board. You will also be treated to a song by the very talented Ethan Young. We are thrilled to introduce you to Kindness Corner’s new hosts, Lianne and Cassandra.
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This episode features community leaders who lead by example. We are so lucky to learn from them as they share their priceless wisdom and lessons with us. We welcome Michael Kalles (President of Harvey Kalles Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage), Jay Rosenzweig (Founder of Rosenzweig and Company), Dr. Jeremy Friedman (Associate Pediatrician-in-Chief at SickKids Hospital, and Lily Librach, (singer, dancer, and actress). Lindsay from One 2 Give TO will be here as well.
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This episode has three exceptional guests. You will meet Luke Anderson, Co Founder and Executive Director of StopGap Foundation. Wait until you hear Luke’s life altering story.You will also meet one of the stars of the new feature film, ‘Champions’. The extremely talented and engaging Madison Tevlin will be here to share her phenomenal story.Next, we will be serenaded by the exceptional CJ Capital. I can’t wait for you to meet this outstanding artist.
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Welcome to Season 3 Episode 6. These experts know a thing or two about leading with kindness and they are here to lead us through some valuable lessons. You will meet Jon Levy, VP of Strategic Transactions, Head of Ventures (Toys) at Spin Master Ltd. Our dynamic, young, shining star this week is Ryann Fineberg. We will also be treated to performance by SAGE. Lindsay is back with a Kindness Corner segment to wrap it all up.
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Welcome to Episode 5 where our first guest is Michael Levitt, President and CEO of Friends of Simon Wiesenthal Center, Canada’s leading human rights organization devoted to Holocaust education and fighting antisemitism and other forms of racism. You will also meet the resilient Star Jackson, Boxer and Coach. Next, singer/songwriter Seth Zosky will perform a song for us. Our young shining star is the inspiring Cole Florence.
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Please join us for our next Connects! These fascinating guests have truly found their unique voices and wait until you learn what lessons they have in store for us. You will meet the fabulous Marcia Agius, Founder of Inspire Always. Next you will meet the dynamic YouTube and TikToc sensation, Carla Rockmore. The extremely talented Tyler Simmons will perform for us. You will be inspired by Robert Hume and Amy Janes, Queen's University Students who are truly making a difference. And Lindsay from @one2giveto is back with our newest challenge.
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In this episode of Project Give Back Connects, be ready to be impressed by these inspiring guests who have embraced challenges, risen above, found a crucial need and created impact in helping others. Our first guest is the phenomenal Audrey Guth, founder of the Nanny Angel Network, the only organization in North America providing ‘Nanny Angels’ to children ages 12 and under whose moms have cancer or are in palliative care. Next, you will meet the dynamic mother/daughter team of Nicolle Georgiev and Sophia Megan, Founders of the Super Sophia Project. To date, The Super Sophia Project has gifted over 30,000 Love Boxes to children in hospitals across the GTA, Durham, and areas north of Toronto. The extremely talented Jules Halpern is back to serenade us. Lindsay from @onetogiveto and Kindness Corner has a new challenge in store for us as well.
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In this episode we will learn from one of our favourite of all time children’s performers, Kayla. Also with us is the award-winning composer and musical director, Jack Lenz. Performing one of their original songs, will be the very talented Abby and Sarah. A recent Project Give Back Joey Award winner, Arissa Roy is back with an update on what she is up to. And of course, Lindsay from @one2giveto is back for this month’s kindness challenge.
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Our first episode of this season, Emphasizing Empowerment, features trailblazer Leanne Matlow who will speak about her upcoming Mental Health Empowerment Day helping parents and teachers adopt a practical and accessible mental health tool kit. Leanne is cognitive behavioural therapy counsellor with a private practice specializing in anxiety for children and adolescents. We will also learn from Dido Balla, founder of a non-profit organization called FitLit, whose mission is to use a blended curriculum of fitness and literacy to empower youth. Dido is currently the Head of Education for the Goldie Hawn Foundation, where his focus is to maximize the impact of MindUP in schools, communities, and families. We will also be treated to a performance by the extremely talented Ethan Young. Of course, Lindsay from @one2giveto is back to update us on their next initiative and how we can help.
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Please join us for the season finale of PGB Connects, with some phenomenal leaders who lead by example. We are so fortunate to have these remarkable guests share their wisdom and lessons with us. You will meet Julie Adam, author of ‘Imperfectly Kind: Why Kindness Is The Must Have Superpower you Need To Lead.’ Julie is also the President of News and Entertainment at Rogers Sports & Media. You will meet Dr. Ronald Cohn, President and CEO of the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). Next up, you will get to know Laurie May, Co-Founder and Co-President of Elevation Pictures. Our Shining Star for this week is super hero Emily Strike. Wait until you hear her story. As if this wasn’t enough, we will be serenaded by the extremely talented Seth Zosky. And Lindsay from our beloved Kindness Corner with @onetogiveto will share some final words with us.
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This week's show features Dr. Faith Banks, Lesley Rosenthal Burnett, Halle Burnett and Bevvy Schwartz. This comforting episode faces a difficult topic which needs to be discussed. These guests offer the most helpful insights and tools to navigate through death and loss. Lindsay will also be back with updates and a new challenge.
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This week’s episode of Connects features the Toronto legend, Michael Landsberg, Sports Journalist and Founder of Sick Not Weak Foundation. The very talented Lily Librach will perform for us. You will also meet two shining stars who are taking their challenges and turning them into ways to help others, Mason Drutz and Arielle Weinstein.
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This week, our featured guest Jodi Kovitz, who was featured in Forbes Woman, and recognized as one of Canada’s 25 Women of Influence shares her passion for pursuing dreams and making things happen. We will be treated to a live performance by AJA. You will also meet shining star, Bayley Levy.
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This episode is all about ‘Presenting with Confidence.’ Standing up in front of people is a difficult skill to master, never mind standing out! Our featured guests have some key tips and tricks to help us all improve our presentation skills. Neil Grammer, author of ‘At the Margins’ shares game changing advice. His phenomenal book is filled with key components that are extremely helpful. I have already used some of his tips, and can’t believe the difference they make. We are also joined by the extremely talented Michelle Newman, co founder of Spotlight Academy. Michelle will coach us on amplifying voice techniques and ways to boost our confidence. She will be joined by one of her sensational students and Project Give Back alum Judah Davidson, to perform a song for us. Of course, Lindsay from @one2giveto will be joining in with our Kindness Corner challenge.
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This episode’s theme is ‘We Rise When We Fall’. Our expert is Melissa Oziel, owner of Slat Canada. As a registered speech-language pathologist with a Master's of Science from Columbia University, Melissa knows how to build confidence, independence and resilience. Our musical guest is the uber talented Ethan Young, winner of CTV’s The Launch. Our Shining Stars are the dynamic duo of Maya and Olivia. These two Project Give Back Alumni students we call ‘ KIDspirations’ have launched an organization that provides care kits to distribute to homeless shelters across Toronto. And of course we welcome Lindsay from @one2giveto in our Kindness Corner segment.
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This week’s theme is all about seeing beauty all around us, through a unique lens. You will meet epic photographer Neil Dankoff. Dana Geall will share her newest children’s book with all of us, called ‘See Me for Me’. You will also be inspired by this week’s Shining Star, the very talented Tic Toc star Julia Slater. Of course, Lindsay is back with us for Kindness Corner.
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This episode is all about You Being Uniquely You. We will be joined by the amazing Adrienne Gold, with a message, not to be missed. The very talented Tyler Simmons will be sharing one of his original songs, then you will meet the incredible Oliver Tanenbaum, our Shining Star. Of course, Lindsay at Kindness Corner will be joining us with our first challenge of 2022.
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