Chanel Cathey is the founder and CEO of CJC Insights , a strategic communications and public relations agency headquartered in New York City. Since launching the firm in 2018 with her savings and a bold mission, Chanel has built a powerhouse agency that partners with global companies, high-growth startups, mission-driven nonprofits, and private equity teams to craft narratives that resonate, build trust, and drive real impact. Looking for a specific gem? 00:00 Introducing Chanel 01:47 Editing ne...
May 29, 2025•47 min•Season 6Ep. 126
Sigute Zitikyte is a personal brand strategist, writer, and business coach leading the Multi-Passionate movement—a platform created for high-achieving women who are done choosing between their creativity, ambition, and authenticity. She’s helped hundreds of women stop playing small, embrace the full spectrum of who they are, and confidently build brands that reflect who they are, not just their résumés. From breaking cycles of people-pleasing to owning their voice and vision, Sigute teaches you ...
May 08, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 125
“I promised myself I’d get this job the Justine way. I wasn’t going to follow someone else’s script—I was going to show up as me.” Justine Hendricks , sits as Farm Credit Canada’s President and CEO after 17 years with Export Development Canada (EDC) and 7 years with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Throughout her career, she has championed Canadian businesses across agriculture, agri-food, and other critical industries—helping them access the capital, risk management solutions, and strategic support ...
Mar 27, 2025•49 min•Season 6Ep. 124
"This is what true grassroots entrepreneurship looks like. It’s relational. It’s reciprocal. It’s sacred." Denyse Nadon is the Founder and CEO of Tribalure , a grassroots cosmetics and skincare brand rooted in Ancestral knowledge, ceremony, and community healing honoring the Seven Sacred Teachings of wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility, and truth.. An Algonquin woman from the Apitipi Anicinapek Nation, a proud matriarch, Denyse isn’t just redefining beauty—she’s reclaiming it. Deny...
Mar 25, 2025•58 min•Season 6Ep. 123
"The biggest limitations we have are in our own brains. My job is to unconstrain my team’s thinking, create a culture of trust, and allow innovation to thrive." For France Hébert , the biggest barriers aren’t external—they exist in our own minds. As VP & General Manager at CAE and President of SkyAlyne, she’s leading the future of aviation training and defense innovation, leveraging AI, simulation, and emerging tech to push boundaries. A former officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, France’s ...
Mar 18, 2025•37 min•Season 6Ep. 122
Building a startup while in medical school sounds impossible. But Yoobin Lee, founder of Quip Medical, is making it work—not by working harder, but by working smarter. Growing up across Vancouver, Seoul, and California, she saw different cultures, different expectations, and the idea that success meant choosing just one path. Then, in medical school, she saw something she couldn’t ignore: Doctors losing thousands in unbilled work—because the system was outdated, complex, and broken. So she start...
Mar 11, 2025•44 min•Season 6Ep. 121
For as long as she can remember, Sarah Sedgman has been fascinated by the intersection of learning, creativity, and innovation. Growing up in the countryside—where she and her brother would invent and build things just for fun—she was surrounded by a family of educators and entrepreneurs who encouraged her to think differently. That curiosity shaped her career path, leading her from instructional design to the C-suite, where she spent years driving global learning strategies for some of the larg...
Feb 27, 2025•42 min•Season 6Ep. 120
"I liked doing things that scared me. I always knew if you did something that terrified you, you’d be less scared of it at the end." In this clip, she shares how an acting class at UCLA helped her overcome painful shyness at 18. Despite her fear, stepping into the unknown sparked a deep love for acting that changed the course of her life. She reflects on battling thyroid cancer at 21—a wake-up call that pushed her to take her acting career seriously. From voice lessons to intense acting scenes, ...
Feb 06, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 119
"I liked doing things that scared me. I always knew if you did something that terrified you, you’d be less scared of it at the end." Catherine Bell is a renowned actress, entrepreneur, and mother whose career in film and television has captivated audiences for over three decades. Best known for her iconic roles as Lt. Sarah ‘Mac’ MacKenzie on the action-drama series JAG and as Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Nightingale on the beloved Good Witch series, Catherine’s ability to connect with audiences has made ...
Feb 04, 2025•33 min•Season 6Ep. 119
“How can we create behavior change as fast as possible?” In this clip, Kimberly shares her perspective on talent development trends, including microlearning and the rise of AI in the workplace. While acknowledging the value of these tools, she explains why Brown Leadership is leaning into a more “old school” approach—longer, in-person workshops and immersive learning experiences that drive meaningful behavior change. Kimberly discusses how she’s optimizing her curriculum, focusing on what’s most...
Feb 03, 2025•3 min•Season 6Ep. 118
“No one is ever going to share your skills and experience better than you.” In this clip, Kimberly explains why you must unapologetically own and share your skills, passions, and goals. She emphasizes that self-promotion isn’t bragging—it’s educating others about who you are and what you’re capable of. Kimberly shares her advice for building a career that creates its own opportunities by actively connecting with people and organizations. Her insights challenge outdated stigmas around personal br...
Jan 31, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 118
“For me, I knew I didn’t want to make my business smaller to accommodate a larger corporate life.” In this clip, Kimberly shares how a pivotal move to American Express changed the trajectory of her career and business. She reflects on her decision to leave a role she loved to pursue her growing business, weighing the fear of failure against the potential for regret. Kimberly’s story is a powerful reminder to take bold steps toward what matters most, trusting in your abilities and support system ...
Jan 29, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 114
“You have control over your career.” In this clip, Kimberly challenges the traditional mindset that success comes from waiting to be recognized for hard work. Instead, she emphasizes the importance of actively steering your career with your personal strategy. Kimberly explains how most company career plans are designed to serve the organization, not the individual. She shares her approach to guiding clients in building strategies that align with their goals—whether financial, status-based, or in...
Jan 27, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 118
“My largest client had $14 million in their checking account, but I also had clients who overdrafted every day. I saw the whole gamut.” In this clip, Kimberly shares the pivotal moment when she chose happiness over everything else in her career. After an unforgettable (and hilarious) encounter with a client, she realized the importance of aligning work with joy and purpose. She reflects on her transition to higher education, making intentional career moves, and leaning into what truly made her h...
Jan 25, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 118
"I think there are a lot of things in life that we don’t get taught how to do. We have to learn through trial by fire and experience." Kimberly reflects on her passion for talent development and the challenges women and people of color face in navigating their careers. She highlights how delayed preparation often leads to missed opportunities and underemployment. Her mission is to equip professionals with practical, reusable tools to build success at every career stage. Hear how her strategies h...
Jan 23, 2025•3 min•Season 6Ep. 118
Learn from Kimberly Brown, a career and leadership expert, as she helps you navigate the workplace, earn more money, and establish yourself as an industry leader. “No one is ever going to share your skills and experience better than you. They can try, but it’s your experience. You have to get comfortable talking about your skills, your interests, your passions, and your goals, because that’s the only way you’re able to create opportunities for yourself.” Kimberly Brown is a career and leadership...
Jan 21, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 118
Reinvention isn’t automatic—it’s intentional. In this clip, Kevin Bourne and Naomi Haile unpack the mindset that drives Kevin to embrace change, even in life’s toughest seasons. Reflecting on moments when he’s hit rock bottom and rebuilt—whether restarting in Ottawa or returning to Toronto—Kevin shares: “I’ve been through so many restarts, fallen, and gotten back up, that I can always see the good in the bad.” For him, short-term discomfort is a small price to pay for long-term growth. Naomi off...
Jan 17, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 117
Kevin Bourne highlights why embracing the awkward, transitional moments is key to building a lasting legacy. For Kevin, the in-between —the messy, unpolished phases—matters just as much as the milestones. “I’m not here for the moment. I’m thinking about being here in 20 or 30 years. Who’s even going to remember the awkward phase?” he asks, drawing a powerful parallel between personal growth and career evolution. Whether it’s the growing pains or the confusion that comes with pivoting, Kevin stay...
Jan 15, 2025•2 min•Season 6Ep. 117
Kevin Bourne challenges the popular “move in silence” mindset. Instead, he reveals how inviting people into your process and pivot can spark connection, education, and opportunity. At his core, Kevin identifies as a storyteller—a thread that runs through every chapter of his life. From crafting speeches on Parliament Hill to documenting Ottawa hip hop culture through articles, documentaries, and art exhibits, Kevin shares: “I’m just a storyteller who loves exploring different mediums for storyte...
Jan 13, 2025•3 min•Season 6Ep. 117
“You can’t attract new opportunities if people don’t see the new version of you,” Kevin shares. By building in public and sharing his process, he’s rewriting his narrative—training his audience to see him as he evolves. In this insightful conversation, Kevin Bourne and Naomi Haile explore the art of messaging during transitions. Kevin reflects on embracing the “messy middle” of redefining his career—from journalist Kevin to a storyteller stepping into film and TV. He emphasizes the power of show...
Jan 09, 2025•47 sec•Season 6Ep. 117
Learn from Kevin Bourne, a storyteller and media visionary building an empire that stands the test of time. Discover how to embrace pivots, build for longevity, and create more opportunities by building in public. “I've learned to analyze life and see the good in the bad moments. I’m willing to be inconvenienced temporarily if it means achieving something better in the long term. I’ve noticed that many people focus on short-term discomfort instead of realizing that if they push through it, somet...
Jan 07, 2025•50 min•Season 6Ep. 117
“Really good art is amazing to witness. It changes people, it changes culture. When you make a great film, a great song, a great painting, or a great poem, the world changes. But when it’s mediocre, it’s just forgettable, like mediocre pizza.” In this clip from The Power of Why, acting coach and studio owner Terry Knickerbocker and POW host Naomi Haile explore the power of consistent training in refining your craft. Terry emphasizes the importance of craft, comparing it to sports and painting, w...
Dec 05, 2024•3 min•Season 6Ep. 116
In this clip from The Power of Why, Terry Knickerbocker, and POW host Naomi Haile unpack the internal barriers that often prevent people from embracing reinvention and unlocking their creative potential. Terry identifies fear as the primary obstacle to change and that it requires courage to take risks and embrace what you don’t know (yet). He talks about neuroplasticity and pushing beyond your comfort zone to expand creatively and personally. Connect with Terry Website: terryknickerbockerstudio....
Dec 03, 2024•2 min•Season 6Ep. 116
In this clip from The Power of Why, Terry Knickerbocker and POW host Naomi Haile discuss the importance of reconnecting with your fearless nature. Do you remember who you were when you were two years old? The creativity and freedom of childhood? Using examples like Robin Williams and Matthew McConaughey, Terry highlights how trusting your impulses and being willing to color outside the lines can lead to extraordinary artistic breakthroughs. He emphasizes that true courage in art comes from liste...
Nov 28, 2024•2 min•Season 6Ep. 116
“Really good art is amazing to witness. It changes people, it changes culture. When you make a great film, a great song, a great painting, or a great poem, the world changes. But when it’s mediocre, it’s just forgettable, like mediocre pizza.” Meet Terry Knickerbocker , the renowned acting coach and founder of the Terry Knickerbocker Studio in Brooklyn . Terry discusses the transformative power of training, creative freedom, and the courage it takes to reinvent yourself. Terry brings 30 years ...
Nov 26, 2024•53 min•Season 6Ep. 116
In this clip of The Power of Why, Nickie Shobeiry and I dive into her journey of building a communications business from the ground up. Starting out, Nickie hustled hard—taking on free gigs and creating websites for local cafés and galleries, just to get her work in front of people. She talks about the ups and downs, like moving to London with big dreams only to realize it wasn’t the right place at the time. After finding her way to Canada, she hit the ground running, networking in Ottawa and wr...
Nov 22, 2024•1 min•Season 6Ep. 115
In this clip of The Power of Why, Nickie Shobeiry dives into her process of pitching and producing a project for CBC’s Creator Network. After returning from Turkey with fresh ideas, Nickie explains her approach to crafting a compelling pitch: building relationships with producers, understanding their needs, and tailoring her ideas to match. She breaks down her six-month process, including creating a pitch deck with key elements like a logline, visual style, and marketing plan, as well as why hav...
Nov 20, 2024•2 min•Season 6Ep. 115
In this clip of The Power of Why, Nickie Shobeiry shares with me her two biggest investments in growing her creative and writing skills. For her communications business, Nickie emphasizes the value of hiring support so she can step back from daily tasks and make space for creative work. She also credits journalism with teaching her to push past ‘white page syndrome’ by tackling tight deadlines—even on boring topics. Nickie explains that consistent practice and overcoming the blank page have been...
Nov 18, 2024•2 min•Season 6Ep. 115
In this clip of The Power of Why, Nickie Shobeiry and I discuss the power of creating ‘door stopper’ moments—projects that open doors and create opportunities. Nickie shares how producing a short film allowed her to connect with agents, public figures, and the Iranian community in a whole new way, leading to speaking gigs on Farsi-language radio, roles at major Iranian festivals, and more. She describes this film as a way of saying, ‘I’m here; this is my voice. Let’s work together.’ It’s a power...
Nov 14, 2024•2 min•Season 6Ep. 115
“A door stopper is like shoving your leg in the door before it can close on you. It's creating an asset and opportunity to capture people's attention and open a door or two.” In this episode, Nickie Shobeiry and I dive into the art of creating opportunities by boldly putting yourself out there. Imagine using a short film not just as a creative piece but as a powerful door stopper—a way to crack open opportunities before they slip away. Nickie shares how these projects have become calling cards t...
Nov 12, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 115
