The Illuminate Project Podcast

Switch Idea Co.

Welcome to The Illuminate Project Podcast! Our casual conversations shed light on creative minds who defy the status quo in the meetings industry and will inspire you to embrace change, switch your mindset, and learn from stories of failure and triumph. TIPP is curated from 3 major Canadian cities, with 3 unique perspectives but just 1 mission, to inspire you to do things differently. Created, written, and produced by: Marie-France Watson, Tim Whalen & Ryan Young. www.switchidea.co | @illumin8proj

  1. S02 E11 - Jennifer McAndrew - Keeping the Hustle Going

    2021-10-05

    S02 E11 - Jennifer McAndrew - Keeping the Hustle Going

    Join us as we talk to Jennifer McAndrew, an industry professional and entrepreneur for over 20 years. Having been hard-hit during the pandemic, like other small business, she was inspired to run as the conservative MP in the Kanata-Carleton district in the last (2021) Federal election. See how she applied her creative problem solving to her business, family life and campaign Meet Jen : https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=jennifer%20mcandrew%20mba%20ced%20des&origin=RICH_QUERY_SUGGESTION&position=0&searchId=60abc399-4e03-42e5-b9ba-cfe641581953&sid=Qyf More info: Mastermind Rentals: https://mmecanada.com/ https://jennifermcandrew.ca/ Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? Check us out wherever on YouTube www.switchidea.co Follow TIPP @illumin8proj Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/34595729/admin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/illumin8proj/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/illumin8proj Twitter - https://twitter.com/illumin8proj?s=11

    32 min
  2. S02 E10 - Jennifer & Brent Beatty - Better Halves for Better times

    2021-09-14

    S02 E10 - Jennifer & Brent Beatty - Better Halves for Better times

    Join us as we talk to longtime #eventprofs Jennifer Beatty from Tourism Calgary and Brent Beatty from Encore Global who not only share the same industry but the same household as a married couple. See how the pandemic not only impacted their professional but also personal realms over the last year and how they came out stronger for it. Meet the Beattys: Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenbeatty12/ Brent : https://www.linkedin.com/in/brentabeatty/ More info: https://www.encoreglobal.com/ https://www.visitcalgary.com/meetings Thanks to our sponsor : Meeting and Conventions - Tourism Calgary Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? Check us out wherever on YouTube www.switchidea.co Follow TIPP @illumin8proj Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/34595729/admin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/illumin8proj/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/illumin8proj Twitter - https://twitter.com/illumin8proj?s=11

    32 min
  3. S2 E9 - Sheila Wong - Knowing your Assets

    2021-08-31

    S2 E9 - Sheila Wong - Knowing your Assets

    Join us as we talk Sheila Wong from BBW International and how she managed the twist and turns with her best asset - her team.  With over 20 years in the industry, she knows like so many other disruptions over the years its all about adapting and staying nimble.  Meet Sheila : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-wong-cem-des-68b22920/ More info: https://www.bbwinternational.com/ Paul Rulkens, TIPP S1 E19 Thanks to our sponsor : Meeting and Conventions - Tourism Calgary Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? Check us out wherever on YouTube www.switchidea.co Follow TIPP @illumin8proj Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/34595729/admin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/illumin8proj/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/illumin8proj Twitter - https://twitter.com/illumin8proj?s=11

    31 min
  4. S2 E08 - Marc Forgette - New tattoo and New directions

    2021-08-17

    S2 E08 - Marc Forgette - New tattoo and New directions

    Join us as we talk to Marc Forgette about his medicine bags but more poignantly how a life-changing incident can set your path in a totally new and - arguably better - direction in your life journey. Able to tap into your passion and making that your life's work. y changed his life direction towards a life where passion and hard work collide. Meet Marc: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcforgette More info: https://www.makatew.ca/ https://ottawatourism.ca/en/ottawa-insider/makatew-workshops-how-one-little-fox-found-guidance-past Makatew Workshops | Indigenous Tourism Entrepreneurship Training: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1-Iqsdve1A Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? Check us out wherever on YouTube www.switchidea.co Follow TIPP @illumin8proj Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/34595729/admin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/illumin8proj/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/illumin8proj Twitter - https://twitter.com/illumin8proj?s=11

    29 min
  5. S2 E07 - Chris Heeter - For the love of Dogs...and Humans

    2021-08-02

    S2 E07 - Chris Heeter - For the love of Dogs...and Humans

    Join us as we talk to Chris Heeter, a wilderness guide since 1984 who has taken what it means to be WILD to workplace.  Always looking for ways to give back and bring out people's most authentic selves, she started a fund to take healthcare front-line workers on nature canoe trips as a way to help healers heal through the rejuvenating power of nature.    Meet Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-chantal-mc-thibault-99562511/ More info: https://thewildinstitute.com/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/healing-healers-canoe-day-for-healthcare-workers Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? Check us out on YouTube. www.switchidea.co Follow TIPP @illumin8proj Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/34595729/admin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/illumin8proj/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/illumin8proj Twitter - https://twitter.com/illumin8proj?s=11

    30 min
  6. S2 E06 - MC Thibault - Bringing Authenticity to the Table

    2021-07-20

    S2 E06 - MC Thibault - Bringing Authenticity to the Table

    Join us as we talk to Marie-Chantal, or MC as she is known in the industry. We talk about the importance about being authentic and how even a beloved industry-vet reached new levels of authenticity for herself and those around her. Fun banter always, let's dive in. Meet MC: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-chantal-mc-thibault-99562511/ More info: https://www.mont-tremblant.ca/en https://www.the-event.ca/ Melissa Major's https://communitykeynotes.com/ Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? Check us out on YouTube. www.switchidea.co Follow TIPP @illumin8proj Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/34595729/admin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/illumin8proj/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/illumin8proj Twitter - https://twitter.com/illumin8proj?s=11

    27 min
  7. S2 E05 - Mark Dosman - Leading outside your Element

    2021-07-06

    S2 E05 - Mark Dosman - Leading outside your Element

    Join us as we talk to Mark Dosman as he shares career journey from its beginnings to site selection and the challenges and opportunities faced managing his team this pandemic year. A leader and entrepreneur in his field let's see the lessons learned in self-care and our first guest to beat Buzzword Bingo. Meet our Mark:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-dosman/ More info: https://www.strategicsiteselection.com/ https://thestudenttravels.com/ https://www.nhl.com/mapleleafs Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? Check us out on YouTube. www.switchidea.co Follow TIPP @illumin8proj Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/34595729/admin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/illumin8proj/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/illumin8proj Twitter - https://twitter.com/illumin8proj?s=11

    34 min
  8. S2 E04 - Ruud Janssen & Roel Frissen - Designing for Change

    2021-06-21

    S2 E04 - Ruud Janssen & Roel Frissen - Designing for Change

    Join us as we talk to the Event Design Collective Co-founders Ruud and Roel about change, events and making things happen. Meet our guests: Ruud https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruudwjanssen/ Roel https://www.linkedin.com/in/roelfrissen/ More info: https://edco.global/ https://shop.edco.global/shop/books/book-bundle/ Prefer to watch your favourite TIPP episodes? Check us out on YouTube. www.switchidea.co Follow TIPP @illumin8proj Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/34595729/admin/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/illumin8proj/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/illumin8proj Twitter - https://twitter.com/illumin8proj?s=11

    36 min
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About

Welcome to The Illuminate Project Podcast! Our casual conversations shed light on creative minds who defy the status quo in the meetings industry and will inspire you to embrace change, switch your mindset, and learn from stories of failure and triumph. TIPP is curated from 3 major Canadian cities, with 3 unique perspectives but just 1 mission, to inspire you to do things differently. Created, written, and produced by: Marie-France Watson, Tim Whalen & Ryan Young. www.switchidea.co | @illumin8proj

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  • Creator
    Switch Idea Co.
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023 The Illuminate Project Podcast
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