In this episode of the Ask the Expert Community Podcast, we sit down with Sam from Community Living Burlington for a meaningful conversation about inclusion, belonging, and supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Sam shares thoughtful insights on meeting people where they’re at, building stronger community connections, and creating environments where every person feels seen and valued. Sam's message to youth is grounded in empathy, hope, and understanding, reminding us that wi...

On this episode of DTBY's Ask The Expert, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jackie Ang- a family doctor turned psychotherapist, wellness educator, yoga and meditation instructor. In this 40 minute episode, we dive deep into her unconventional practice, reducing mental health stigma, how to support people experiencing mental health struggles, and managing personal anxiety. To learn more about her practice visit: https://www.kealaliving.com/ Extra resources for youth experiencing clim...

In celebration of Pride Month, we had the privilege of sitting down with Layne, a Fundraising Auctioneer, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, and an expert at being authentically oneself. In this heartwarming conversation, Layne shares their inspiring journey to embracing their identity as a proud queer individual, offering invaluable advice for young people in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Layne also addresses prevalent misconceptions about the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and provides actionable insig...

In this episode, we interview John Krasevec, a seasoned Financial Advisor at Edward Jones. In this illuminating interview, John breaks down key financial concepts and offers practical tips for effectively navigating questionable financial information available online. John also share his insights on the most pressing financial challenges facing young Canadians today and shares his top three tips to help them overcome these obstacles. Don’t miss this insightful conversation pack...

In this episode, we interview Adrianna Inneo, a Business Law Lawyer at Ross & McBride LLP in Hamilton. In this insightful conversation, Adrianna candidly shares her journey through law school, recounting the hurdles she faced and the strategies she employed to triumph over them. Her firsthand experiences offer invaluable lessons for aspiring law students navigating their own educational paths. But that's not all – Adrianna generously imparts exclusive advice for those considering a care...

It was a pleasure to have our friend and mentor Miranda Ayim back for the second episode of our Ask The Expert Podcast. An expert at many things, Miranda is a retired pro basketball player, 3x Olympian, certified performance and wellness coach, and founder of Cultivate Co. In this episode we dive into Miranda's experience growing up playing high-level sports and how she used this experience to start her own company as a performance and wellness coach. We also give Leader Within participant...

In this special DTBY Community Podcast episode we interview Alex K- an inspiring young person who attended DTBY's Play Day festival at Burlington Central on September 28th and Youth Inspire Community Day (YICD) on November 5th. Together, we unpack the magic of DTBY programs while discussing why Alex is excited to join DTBY's Community Youth Council (CYC) in 2024. If you are a young person age 14-24 interested in joining a community of like-minded peers committed to making a difference and g...

For the first episode of our new season Ask The Expert we are interviewing YICD opening keynote speaker Jackie Boyle. Jackie is a Track Sprint Cyclist and RBC Training Ground athlete who is currently training to qualify for the Paris 2024 olympics this summer. In this episode we discuss Jackie's training regimen over the next few months and advice for youth while unpacking Youth Inspire Community Day 2023. Keep up to date with Jackie's journey to the Paris 2024 olympics and cheer her on by...

In this special episode, we are joined by Barbara; a registered psychotherapist and the clinical director of Redbird Therapy. We discuss Redbird Therapy's Kutana Wema Project in partnership with Wema Centre in Kenya. This amazing program involves (1) a 2-week street outreach and knowledge share program in Mombasa Kenya and (2) an international peer trauma consultation program for people who do not have access to peer support. DTBY is happy to share that youth from the Wema Centre will be j...

In this episode we are joined by Maria; a Community Manager at RBC. We discuss how getting involved with the community and giving back has impacted the person she is today and the importance of preparing youth for the future so Canadians can thrive. Tonight, DTBY is partnering with RBC to prepare youth for the workforce. Join us from 5-6pm for RBC's Rock Your Profile webinar! In this live webinar, you’ll learn strategies and tips on how to best build your LinkedIn profile...