It's About Time

Zeeta Maharaj
It's About Time Podcast

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  1. 26/10/2022

    Season 3 Episode 10 - Mélissa Bolduc

    About Mélissa Bolduc Mélissa started designing her own clothes that flattered her figure at the age of 17. This gave birth to a vocation that would ultimately lead to the creation of her own clothing line, Melow. To gain knowledge and perfect her talent, she headed to Vancouver, where she studied Fashion Merchandising at the John Casablanca Institute and Fashion Art at the Vancouver Community College. In 2007, she created her first collection and opened up her flagship boutique Melow par Mélissa Bolduc in Montréal, which is solely devoted to selling her clothing. In addition to her boutique, the Melow line can be found in 65 points of sale across Canada. About Melow Established in Montreal in 2007 and running strong with a loyal client base, the Melow line is designed for women of all shapes and sizes, ranging from XS to XXL. Proudly designed and made in Canada, the Melow collections have always embodied a casual yet sophisticated style. The designer’s clever engineering of each piece makes the clothing adjust to flatter any body shape. Structured cuts draped into pleats and asymmetrical lines intelligently mix comfort and elegance. The choice of quality, fluid fabrics is instrumental in creating the ease-in-motion experienced when wearing Melow. As much as possible, the fabrics used by Melow are made in Canada as well. Melow’s team has always been committed to helping sustainable development and works daily to minimize the impact of its activity on the planet. To achieve this, several concrete actions are taken from our manufacturing methods to the travel required for our production. We pay particular attention to the choice of our fabrics, many of which are made in Montreal. We always prefer natural fibres over synthetic fibres. Our production is entirely made in Canada, and about half is made in our workshop. This considerably reduces our ecological impact and encourages the local economy. https://melowparmelissabolduc.com/ https://www.facebook.com/melowparmelissabolduc https://www.instagram.com/melow_par_melissa_bolduc/

    1h 4m
  2. 24/08/2022

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Julie Savaria

    Julie Savaria, founder of Bindia Savaria Julie Savaria is the founder of Bindia Savaria consulting and defines herself as a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion designer, an Equity facilitator, and a global citizen at heart. A biochemist by training, Julie worked in clinical research for 5 years before completing an MBA from McGill University. It was then that she deepened her expertise in social impact and human- centered design thinking and the intersectionality of the public, private and social sectors. Julie worked for innovative and Fortune 500 organizations as well as public institutions, to help them further their conversations around racism and implement a sustainable strategy dedicated to all their employees. As such, she founded Bindia Savaria Consulting to help organizations start, deepen or establish their JEDI strategy or program, and JEDI Kids, a platform dedicated to helping caregivers and anyone raise the next generation of inclusive and (racially) mindful children. Julie is a TEDx speaker, a certified integral development coach, and a renowned panellist. She is also the Co-chair of the B Local Québec chapter, focusing on Collective Impact and Activism and an ambassador for the Just For Kids Foundation. Webpage: www.bindiasavaria.com www.jedikids.ca IG: @Julz_bindia , @bindiasavaria, @jedi_kid Facebook https://www.facebook.com/julie.bindiasavaria ; https://www.facebook.com/bindiasavaria ; https://www.facebook.com/kidsjedi

    1h 2m
  3. 27/07/2022

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Travis Knights

    Tap Dancer. Performer. Choreographer. Speaker. Believer.  Travis Knights is realizing his dreams, pounding rhythms on wood floors all over the world. His talent and dedication have earned him audiences in Shanghai, Dusseldorf, Paris, New York, and Vancouver to name a few. His career started in 2000, when he was cast as a principal dancer in the motion picture biography of Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson with Gregory Hines and Savion Glover.  The film, 'Bojangles', was choreographed by the legendary Henry LeTang. In 2006, he was tapped to be the principal dancer in the video game adaptation of Warner Brother's 'Happy Feet'.  In 2007 and 2008, Travis participated extensively as a Tap Dance consultant for Cirque du Soleil.  He had the privilege of performing in Tandem Act Productions' 'Diary of a Tap Dancer' at the Apollo Theatre, and the touring show 'Wonderland: A Tap Tribute to Stevie Wonder', created by Ayodele Casel and Sarah Savelli.  Knights was a featured Tap Dancer in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. In the same year, he toured North America with the raucous and rowdy internationally acclaimed Australian Tap Dance show, Tap Dogs. From 2010 to 2013, Knights jumped into the dance company world as a principal dancer with Tapestry Dance Company in Austin, Texas under the artistic direction of Acia Gray.  During his time there he was awarded the Austin Critic's Table Award for best dance artist in 2011 and 2013.  In 2014, he embarked on a self-produced world tour, filming his web series entitled ’The Interviews' featuring celebrated pioneers in the tap dance world.  In 2015, he debuted new works in Thomas Marek's show NOLA in Hamburg, Germany. In 2018, he worked once again with Cirque du Soleil in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum.  Later that year, he acted as the Artistic Director for the 2018 Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival.  In 2019 Knights finished a two-year community development residency at the Tranzac Club in Toronto hosting the Jazz United Jam, a weekly jazz jam session aimed at connecting live musicians with dancers.  He is the 2020 recipient of the Jaqueline Lemieux Prize for outstanding contribution to dance in Canada. He currently lives in Brampton, Ontario and hosts The Tap Love Tour Podcast, available on Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple podcasts, (make sure to subscribe) featuring interviews of a myriad of inspiring artists. In 2021 he will debut a new full-length original work commissioned by Anandem Dance Theatre called Ephemeral Artifacts.  The one-man show will play at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto and at the Mai in Montreal. Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Soundcloud Podcast

    1h 13m
  4. 27/04/2022

    Season 3 Episode 4 - Wendy Ramnarine Skylit Ayurveda

    Chandravati (Wendy) Ramnarine, B. Sc. Psych, AYU Ayurveda Practitioner | Teacher | Energy Medicine Chandravati (also known as Wendy) has always had an interest in people, culture, wellness, yoga and meditation. After spending her youth traveling and living in Australia, she returned to Montreal to complete her Bachelors in Psychology in combination with training in Yoga Therapy, Hatha Yoga and Vedanta Philosophy with Dr. Madan Bali. She further went on to complete her Ayurvedic studies and Energy medicine under the private tutelage of the 4th generation Vaiyda Anita Sharma, founder of the Institute of Ayurveda & Well being. Starting this work since 2009, she brings a variety of experience and understanding of specific treatments available to aid healing the mind, body and soul. As a member of the ANN (Naturopath Association), Canadian Yoga Teacher Alliance as well as the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She has worked in both one on one and in groups settings regarding treatments of imbalances and dis-eases. She has provided numerous workshops and teachings on various aspects of health & wellness and in both private, social and corporate settings. Through her love of Ayurveda, she is now the founder of the Skylit Ayurveda Center. She is grateful on a daily basis for the opportunity to offer people a place to feel safe, to challenge themselves and deepen their all aspects of their personal growth, as well as her own. "Chandavati (Chandra 'moon' + vati 'light') literallymeans ‘lit by the moon’. Chandavati also means"of a princess" in Sanskrit. As the moon lights up the sky at night, it is my mission to provide a glimmer of light in what seems like a darkening world. "

    1h 15m

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