In this National Reconciliation Day Episode, we sit down with Laurie Shaw-Greyeyes to share the stories of growing up Indigenous, the many challenges her people have faced, and the Pope's visit to Canada. Check our Lauries website https://7thgenhealing.ca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawlaurie/ www.upwardomentum.ca

Ally Alarakhia received a life-changing phone call one day that no one wants to hear that forever changed his life. From that moment on he faced a long hard road which he nearly gave up on. At one point he even said goodbye to his kids. Have a listen because this is one for the books and an inspiration for many. It’s not often you meet someone like Ally who is taking the time to share his story and support others. Don’t forget to subscribe!

In this episode, I sit down with Michelle who is an inspiring holistic producer who helps other women identify, articulate and embody their unique feminine leadership style so they can build and engage powerful communities that create meaningful impact. She went from being a trained professional chef to living in Puerto Rico with her family and raising two daughters. Find Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhrycauknassif/ Check out her website: https://www.iamafeminineleader.com/

Dean Hopkins was the Son of a coal miner and his mother was a seamstress. Growing up in the United Kingdom, he was expected to become a coal miner like his father. Instead, Dean decided to join the military where he spend 3 decades where he learned many different skills beyond just combat. After retiring from his career he settled in Canada but didn't retire as you would expect. He started his own charity and is taking his leadership skills to city hall and is running for Mayor. One Direction Calgary: https://onedirectioncalgary.com/ Dean Hopkins YYC: https://www.deanhopkinsyyc.ca/ Upward Momentum LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3umYOuo Twitter: @upwardmomentum1 Instagram: upwrdmomtm www.upwardmomentum.ca

Wayne Thomas heard a three-letter word no one ever wants to hear in their life. But what he has done is remarkable, a world traveler to 38 countries, re-discovered his passion for art, and wrote a book to inspire the world. Pick up a copy of Wayne book through our affiliate link where we make a small profit on each book, which will be donated directly back to ALS https://amzn.to/34G8PXm Follow Wayne https://www.instagram.com/nwaynet/ Follow Upward Momentum https://www.instagram.com/upwrdmomtm/ Find us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/upward-momentum Donate to Betty's Run: https://www.alsab.ca/bettysrun

In this episode, I sit down with Jackie Rafter the Founder, President & CEO of Higher Landing a career transformation company. Jackie talks about her journey why she started the business and how she is changing the way people are finding jobs with a 70% success rate. Jackie is a visionary career transformation strategist, educator and entrepreneur with a passion for helping people discover and live their purpose.  She helps professionals, executives and globally-known athletes to transition and transform their careers. The proprietary Career Transformation methodology she has pioneered at Higher Landing is being broadly adopted across professions, particularly in the oil & gas industries as it experiences disruptive change. "You can't play the job lottery anymore" - Jackie Rafter Check out the great things she is doing http://www.higherlanding.com

In this episode, I introduce where the idea for Upward Momentum came from, why and do what I do and what you can expect in season 2.    If you haven't already, don't forget to hit subscribe and stay tuned for more new episodes soon.

Do you want to give back to the local Calgary community while helping small business and grow an economy? Mariangela has a Challenge for you, the YYC Local Christmas Challenge. Her goal is to get only 2,500 Calgarians to commit to supporting 85% local business this Christmas Season. Want to learn more? Check out this episode where we talk unemployment, staying positive and opportunities!   Follow Mariangela on Instagram @mariangelaavila  Like and SHARE the post! Reach out to Mariangela [email protected] Upward Momentum Twitter @upwardmomentum1 Upward Momentum Instagram @upwrdmomtm

Immigration, Starting your own business, taking care of your employees and looking after the LGBTQ+ community. Andy Bramley a junior strong man competitor shares his personal experiences from immigration to starting resolute strength wear with his wife and how the pandemic is shaping our world.

In this introduction episode, we sit down with Jessia Riad-Wallace HR Manager to discuss how Talent Alerts are connecting people with companies who are looking for work. This movement inspired the Upward Momentum to start this mini series #TalentTalks where we sit down with talented individuals who are looking for work and showcase them.