Chatter and Laughs

Dr. Wright is dedicated to helping women in midlife move from feeling tired, puffy and foggy, to showing up for who and what they love with energy, clarity and confidence. We chat about so much including Perimenopause and Menopause, the challenges that women face, the actions we can take٫ the importance of muscle mass and so much more! ——————————————————-Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

I sit down for a chat with Registered Psychotherapist, Katie Mead. She shares her insight and advice on the topic of teens and mental health, a niche that she focuses on within her practice. We cover a wide range of topics, including alarming statistics on mental health among teenagers, the impact of social media, the need for government services and so much more. Katie offers some great tips for both teens and parents on the topic and a positive outlook on how we can move forward. If you are looking for support for your kids or your family, you can reach out to Katie Mead at https://www.meadgestalt.com/——————————————------------------------------Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

After serving over 30 years with the York Regional Police, Sherwin shares his insights and journey. In this episode, we discuss preventive measures for car theft and break-ins, misconceptions about police officers, pet peeves, moments that stand out, and much more! - Shout out to our sponsor, Meraki Designs for providing Chatter and Laughs listeners with a 10% discount. Just mention the promo code Chatter while checking out. Offer valid until Nov 30th, 2023. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Mary shares her Journey and path that led her to found ⁠WaterSafe Kenya⁠ - a program that builds confidence and a life-long skill and love of water for infants, toddlers, children, and adults alike! It is truly amazing to watch the videos of tiny children floating and swimming in the water after taking the course. We chat about so much including the topic of Water Safety and swimming in general. It's an episode you don't want to miss! -- Shout out to our sponsor, Osobelle Tea for providing Chatter and Laughs listeners with a 30% discount. Just use the code Chatter at the checkout. Offer valid until Aug 31st, 2023. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Julie shares her entrepreneurial journey with Mabel's Labels over the past 20 years. We dive into so much during the podcast, including the impact of the pandemic on the brand, the power of PR & Social Media, and how both have played such a crucial role in the company's growth. We chat about entrepreneurs and moms and the power the community can have when it gets together. We chat about her recent book, Like a Mother, and what it’s been like mumming 6 kids over the years. We chat and laugh quite a bit and I hope you all enjoy the conversation as much as I did. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Julie Labrie has been in the recruitment industry for over 20 years. She shares her journey, her input and advice for both employers and candidates. Among other things, we discuss the impact of the pandemic on the work force, the rise of remote work, and much more! Julie is the President of BlueSky Personnel Solutions, one of Canada's top award winning recruitment agencies specializing in French/Bilingual placements. Be sure to check out her website at BlueSkyPersonnel.com ——————————————————————…………………….. Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Sandra Gabriel is the Founder of Gabriel PR, Canada’s top, Black-female-owned, Digital PR & Branding agency. We chat about her journey in PR and she shares her insight and tips for brands who want to emphasize their presence online. We chat about her cancer diagnosis, her ongoing faith and how it led her to create the podcast, Christianpreneurs. We chat about a lot! Tune in to hear it all……………………….. Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Richard and Kelly Ramcharitar are the Founders of Love, Logic, Compassion Farms, a Health Canada Licensed Producer of Cannabis, grown completely naturally without chemical fertilizers or pesticides. ———————They sat down with me to chat about the stigma around cannabis, the challenges they’ve faced, the myths, the misconceptions and so much more! —-Tune in to hear all about their story and for those who are interested and 19+!You can check out their very first, recently released joints called CaliNorth Pre-Roll, available at your local retailer and on OCS.ca ——————————-Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Lindsay shares her journey and insight as a librarian, editor and freelance writer. She has a special interest in zines, which we chat about, as well as her passion and expertise on Nicolas Cage! Lindsay’s book National Treasure: Nicolas Cage was named one of the top books of 2015 by the National Post. And for all you Winona Ryder fans, Lindsay also co-hosts the podcast Winona Forever. Check it out as well as this one! Happy listening. ——————————————————————Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Brampton Regional Councillor Rowena Santos shares her thoughts and insights on her role as Councillor. We chat about her journey, the impacts of the pandemic, mental health, the many resources for residents in Brampton, what it’s been like working alongside Mayor Patrick Brown and so much more! ———————————————————-Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Mike has been in the radio and broadcasting industry for 20 years and recently made his NHL debut calling a few games on Sportsnet. We talk about the radio industry as a whole, its resilience, his experience as a morning show host, advice for people just starting out in radio, and so much more! ———————————————————————Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

***The following episode contains some graphic discussion of sexual assault which may be triggering to some viewers. ***_______________Richie is a critically acclaimed, award-winning Film Director and Writer who's been in the industry for over 20 years. His most recent work, the Netflix series, Delhi Crime (based on the aftermath of the 2012 gang rape in New Delhi), won The International Emmy in 2020 for Outstanding Drama Series. We unpack so much in this podcast, starting with his role as a Film Director and Writer, what he attributes his success to, his experience in filming Delhi Crime, tips for young film Directors and so much more! ————————————————————————————————————————Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Candice is an award-winning Environmental Journalist and the Founder of The Eco Hub, a website that provides readers with tips and advice on how to navigate an eco-friendly living. She shares her eco-journey with us over the last 20 years and we have a candid discussion about climate change, the impact of plastic on our environment and what we can do as individuals and organizations to help make a difference for our planet! ———————————————. ——————————————————-Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Tanya and Livia founded their boutique PR firm, On Q Communications back in 2004. 17 years later On Q continues to thrive and has evolved into a PR and Social Media Marketing firm. We talk about their journey, what it was like starting a PR firm in your early twenties, the challenges they faced, how the industry has changed, PR tips for brands today and so much more! ----Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Melodie shares her journey and story with us from Elementary Teacher to Reiki Healer, Yoga Instructor and overall Wellness Advocate. We talk about why she decided to step away from the classroom and how her skills have evolved into other areas. She shares her knowledge about the history of Reiki and its benefits overall as well as resources that she has read or listened to over the years throughout her own personal health journey. We talk about Oracle Cards, Family Yoga, Full Moon Sessions and so much more! - This podcast is supported by Heart and Sola Canada. They make sola wood flower arrangements that are hand-made and hand-painted and are offering 10% off for all Chatter and Laughs listeners until July 31st, 2021. Use the word CHATTER at checkout.  - ----————--------Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Cathy has been in the finance industry for 20 years. She shares her insight and expertise on how to safeguard your finances during the pandemic, what the stock market is, the topic of women and finance, tips on how to get into the world of investing and so much more.  ----————--------Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Mark has been in the nursing industry for over a decade and shares his thoughts and insights about the current pandemic. We talk about the industry as a whole, the emergence of the Covid_19 Vaccine, the role of nurses and so much more! ----————--------Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed

I wanted to end 2020 with a conversation with Teachers. The last year has been challenging for everyone and Teachers have played an integral part in continuing to teach their students despite the ongoing pandemic. All four teachers share their journey into the industry, how they were able to manage through this past year and advice for students who are in Teacher's College right now! ----————--------Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Christine shares her insight and expertise on yoga and mindfulness for children. She provides numerous resources and tips for both parents and teachers who want to implement yoga into their day. ————--------Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.

Rania shares some great insights on risk management and emergency preparedness. We touch on key areas that organizations can focus on to proactively mitigate risk where possible. Rania also highlights the many programs and initiatives that the YMCA of Greater Toronto is currently running during the pandemic and beyond. Prior to joining the YMCA of Greater Toronto, Rania spent over 20 years working at CAMH (The Centre for Addiction and mental health) and we talk about her career experience and the topic of mental health overall. ---------Chatter and Laughs podcast © Rima Maamari [2020]. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized redistribution or reproduction of all or part of the contents of Chatter and Laughs, in any form, is strictly prohibited. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. No representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, are being made regarding the completeness, accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the information, products, or services discussed.