The Progress Report Podcast

The Progress Report

The Progress Report Media
Welcome to The Progress Report Podcast with Jasmine Hasmatali! This podcast is part of a platform that provides resources to people who want to learn more about important issues that will impact their future. We hope you join us in these conversations and feel empowered to take action and remember that it’s not too cool to care because all we have is now. Check out our website to read Sandrine's blog! instagram: @the.progressreport twitter: @tpr_media website: www.theprogressreportmedia.com If you want to get in touch with us, send us an email at [email protected]
Let's Talk: Youth Homelessness
This episode we are joined by Kristen Cairney who is the Program Director of Wyndham House Guelph. In this episode we cover topics surrounding youth homelessness, such as mental health, diversion, failure of the different systems and much more. This episode is special because Wyndham House is the organization we are focusing our fundraising campaign on for the month of July. Make sure to listen to the episode and find out how to support our campaign, and check out our Instagram page @the.progressreport for more details! 
Jul 8, 2021
46 min
Let's Talk: What's Happening in Palestine
This episode I am joined by Emina Bektic and Bana Nazareth who are two women fighting to raise awareness for what is happening in Palestine right now. This episode covers sensitive topics and contains a lot of information that can be hard to hear. However, it is important we listen to what is happening to these people, educate ourselves and realize that our actions really do help others. I am so proud of these women and everyone else standing for Palestine. Make sure to check out our website www.theprogressreport.com to find some further resources on the issue. Also follow our instagram @the.progressreport to learn more. 
May 20, 2021
47 min
Let's Talk: Education Around the World
Sandrine and Jasmine have a more casual conversation about general topics surrounding education systems around the world, how education is approached and taught in different places and why education is so important. Being such a broad topic this episode only scratches the surface, but it raises many questions about education systems, access to education, what is valued in different places and if there is a universal understanding of childhood.  Make sure to check out Sandrine's blog posts on our website www.theprogressreport.com  Follow us on Instagram: @the.progressreport
May 6, 2021
35 min
Let's Talk: Women in Sports with Olympian Katie Smith
This week we are joined by women's basketball legend Katie Smith. Katie and Jasmine talk about women’s inequality in sports, the NCAA scandal, where the industry needs to go for more equal representation, what it’s like to win 3 olympic gold medals, and much more. This episode was such an honour to record and brings such valuable insight from a woman with so much experience and passion. Enjoy this episode! 
Apr 22, 2021
47 min
Let's Talk: Leadership - How Helping Others Can Help You
This week I am joined by entrepreneur Genevieve Sutherns, co-founder of Guelph Box! Genevieve and I talk about the importance of community, self-reflection, turning ideas into action, refining your skills, passion vs. purpose and so much more. This conversation was so enjoyable and refreshing and I am so thankful for Genevieve sharing her bubbly energy with me, hopefully she can inspire you too!  Make sure you follow her on instagram @genevievesutherns and you check out her start-up @guelphbox for more information on this amazing initiative.
Apr 15, 2021
48 min
Let's Talk: Environmental Justice (BONUS Episode)
Here is a short bonus episode with Dr. Allison Goebel that discusses environmental justice! Specifically what environmental justice is, why it is so important and what you can do to contribute to a more equal planet. This topic has so many sub-sections so this is just a broad introduction into what it encompasses!
Mar 29, 2021
23 min
Let's Talk: What is Sustainability and Why it Matters
This episode we are joined by Taylor who runs the instagram account @climatecrisis.eco where she focuses on promoting a sustainable lifestyle. We discuss what sustainability is, tips to start living more sustainably, why it matters and eco-anxiety, which you may have but not know! Make sure you follow Taylor on Instagram and check out her new E-Book 'Beyond the Ballot' to learn more about the importance of sustainability!
Mar 18, 2021
40 min
Let's Talk: Understanding Climate Change and its Effects
This episode we are joined by Dr. Marcus Taylor to discuss the world's greatest problem, climate change. We talk to Dr. Taylor about the idea that those who contribute to climate change and emissions the least feel it's effects the most, what this means for agriculture, and the fact that we are running out of usable water. It was an honour recording this episode with Dr. Taylor and it contains so many interesting points of conversation! Enjoy :) 
Mar 4, 2021
36 min
Let's Talk: Using Social Media to Pursue Our Passions with Ravina Anand
This week we are joined by social tech entrepreneur Ravina Anand. Ravina is the COO of FLIK - Female Laboratory of Innovative Knowledge the first female-identifying apprenticeship portal, connecting female founders/leaders and students across the world via meaningful apprenticeships. We talk about what it means to find your passion and ways technology and social media can help in pursuing and sharing our dreams as well as creating meaningful change in the world. 
Feb 18, 2021
54 min
Let's Talk: Social Media - the good, the bad and the ugly
In this episode we are joined by Tara Footohi who is a close friend and YouTuber. Tara and Jasmine cover how social media affects different relationships, how individuals interact with social media and what we think about "Slacktivism". Social media is incredibly relevant to this generation, so we discuss ways to use it to our benefit and how not to get lost in everything we consume and instead become better equipped in dealing with the challenges it presents.
Feb 4, 2021
41 min
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