Blackout Podcast

Israel Ekanem

Blackout Podcast: Intimate Conversations With Amazing People Who Do Amazing Things. It is about unfiltered truth. A space to talk openly about life, art, mental health, family, beginnings and endings.

  1. Renée Babin - Social Developer

    Jun 8

    Renée Babin - Social Developer

    Renée Babin is a multidisciplinary professional who grounds her work in compassion, intentionality, and connection. With a focus on holistic approaches to law, community, and wellbeing, she is committed to empowering individuals and organisations to move with clarity and purpose. Her commitment to equity, advocacy, and community engagement shapes both her personal and professional approach. Renée has been teaching yoga since 2021. With ongoing learning, yoga lends her personal fortitude and teaches others the benefits of wellbeing as a community practice. Deeply committed to community-led change, Renée serves on advisory committees with Halifax Regional Municipality and Correctional Service Canada, contributing to initiatives that advance equity, inclusion, and civic engagement. She is concurrently completing a Master of Public Administration alongside her Juris Doctor at Dalhousie University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology from Saint Mary's University. Her experience includes serving as a program coordinator in women’s health services, where she contributed to community-based resource development grounded in safety and accessibility. As a business advisor, she has supported organisations in policy development and risk mitigation, strengthening governance and operational effectiveness. Outside of her professional work, Renée enjoys hiking with her dog, developing new projects, and exploring new places through cultural immersion. More @renelaurenne

    20 min

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Blackout Podcast: Intimate Conversations With Amazing People Who Do Amazing Things. It is about unfiltered truth. A space to talk openly about life, art, mental health, family, beginnings and endings.