15 episodes

Upward Momentum is about telling the stories of people who despite being faced with many challenges in their lives maintain positivity and strive to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others.

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Upward Momentum is about telling the stories of people who despite being faced with many challenges in their lives maintain positivity and strive to make a difference in their lives and the lives of others.

    Journey to Canada from Ukraine

    Journey to Canada from Ukraine

    Olga Ozerian shares the story of her escape from Ukraine in Feb 2022 and her relocation to Canada. From the initial sounds of explosions, seeing tanks to a long drive across the country to Poland and eventually landing in Canada to start a new life.
     
    Read about Olga's Stories
    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/canada-kotter-methodology-vol1-olga-ozerian/
    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/one-day-olga-ozerian/
    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/eight-months-canada-maturity-default-olga-ozerian/
     
    Connect with Olga:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-ozerian-751328200/
     
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    • 41 min
    Finding opportunity in the middle of grief

    Finding opportunity in the middle of grief

    In this episode, I sit down with Ashely Jones founder of Love Not Lost to share her story of how she was able to turn grief into an opportunity for love and created her own charity to help others capture life’s most precious moments.

    • 58 min
    Reconciliation Day Special

    Reconciliation Day Special

    In this National Reconciliation Day Episode, we sit down with Laurie Shaw-Greyeyes to share the stories of growing up Indigenous, the many challenges her people have faced, and the Pope's visit to Canada.
    Check our Lauries website
    https://7thgenhealing.ca/
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawlaurie/
    www.upwardomentum.ca

    • 49 min
    What are we taking for granted

    What are we taking for granted

    Ally Alarakhia received a life-changing phone call one day that no one wants to hear that forever changed his life. From that moment on he faced a long hard road which he nearly gave up on. At one point he even said goodbye to his kids.

    Have a listen because this is one for the books and an inspiration for many. It’s not often you meet someone like Ally who is taking the time to share his story and support others.

    Don’t forget to subscribe!

    • 29 min
    Pandemic Challenges to Opportunity with Michelle Hrycauk Nassif

    Pandemic Challenges to Opportunity with Michelle Hrycauk Nassif

    In this episode, I sit down with Michelle who is an inspiring holistic producer who helps other women identify, articulate and embody their unique feminine leadership style so they can build and engage powerful communities that create meaningful impact.

    She went from being a trained professional chef to living in Puerto Rico with her family and raising two daughters.

    Find Michelle on LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhrycauknassif/

    Check out her website:
    https://www.iamafeminineleader.com/

    • 45 min
    Leadership, Being in the military and running for Mayor

    Leadership, Being in the military and running for Mayor

    Dean Hopkins was the Son of a coal miner and his mother was a seamstress. Growing up in the United Kingdom, he was expected to become a coal miner like his father. Instead, Dean decided to join the military where he spend 3 decades where he learned many different skills beyond just combat. After retiring from his career he settled in Canada but didn't retire as you would expect. He started his own charity and is taking his leadership skills to city hall and is running for Mayor.
    One Direction Calgary: https://onedirectioncalgary.com/
    Dean Hopkins YYC: https://www.deanhopkinsyyc.ca/
    Upward Momentum
    LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3umYOuo
    Twitter: @upwardmomentum1
    Instagram: upwrdmomtm
    www.upwardmomentum.ca

    • 44 min

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