Chatter and Laughs

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I started this podcast as a commitment to catch up with friends and have a conversation. I also started this podcast because everyone has something valuable to say based on their career or life experiences so far. I hope you continue to tune in. - 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. 

  1. JAN 19

    A Conversation with Owner, Beyond the Classroom, North Brampton - Rosemarie Reid-Julien

    Rosemarie Reid-Julien, the owner of Beyond the Classroom in North Brampton, shares her insights and experiences as an entrepreneur in education, as well as the unique tutoring approach of Beyond the Classroom. We delve into several topics, including the current student gaps she has observed, the importance of parent-school communication, and how self-esteem plays a significant role in tutoring. We chat about the proactive signs for parental intervention, key questions for selecting a tutor, non-monetary support for student learning, the impact of AI on education, and so much more. Tune in to this insightful conversation! - *Thank you to Lall Mediation, led by Leah Lall, for sponsoring this episode. If you're transitioning through separation or divorce and searching for help in resolving family disputes and conflicts in an affordable and non-adversarial way, reach out to Leah Lall - Leah@lallmediation.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.

    38 min
  2. 2025-10-18

    A conversation with Co-CEO & Co-Founder of The Thoughtful Co., Sophie Warwick

    Sophie shares so much of her expertise from her journey with The Thoughtful Co., A company that supports women in negotiating their compensation and advises employers on advancing gender equity. We chat about the most common challenges that women face during contract negotiations, the red flags they should be looking for when reviewing contracts, and a few great tips for women who are renegotiating or negotiating a new contract. We chat about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, what it actually means, and what a healthy DEI policy looks like. We chat about incentives that organisations are underutilising to retain or attract top talent. We chat about so much! --- * Shout out to Pen to Paper Homes for sponsoring this episode!  If you have a special place that’s meaningful to you or someone else, consider getting it hand-drawn in ink so it can live on forever! --- ——————————————————--------------------------------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

    57 min
  3. 2025-09-12

    A Conversation with Strategic Wardrobe Specialist, Shona Cruz

    Shona Cruz joins me on the podcast this month and shares so much insight on her role as a Strategic Wardrobe Specialist for leaders. We dive into so much, including her career journey, the impact of personal style on leadership and why perception matters more than ever.  We chat about the benefits of chromatic strategy, decision fatigue, common styling mistakes, key pieces for a Professional Women’s Wardrobe, overcoming style anxiety, and so much more! Be sure to visit shopwithshona.com and pre-order Shona’s new book - The ICONicTM FrameworkTM which reframes wardrobe as more than fashion — it’s leadership capital.  In a world where presence shapes perception, this book gives professionals the tools to align their image with their influence. —— Lastly, I want to send a big shout out to the podcast sponsor this month. Beyond The Classroom is a Canadian based tutoring company. They offer both In-home and online tutoring for students from Grade 1 to 12 on all subjects. I’ve used their services personally for my own kids and have nothing but good things to say! Reach out to rosemarie@beyondtheclassroom.ca for more information. ---- ——————————————————--------------------------------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 suit

    56 min
5
out of 5
12 Ratings

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I started this podcast as a commitment to catch up with friends and have a conversation. I also started this podcast because everyone has something valuable to say based on their career or life experiences so far. I hope you continue to tune in. - 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.