GATher INFLUENCE PODCAST: Changing The Nation And The World One Catalytic Conversation At A Time Gather Women Canada

Welcome to Season 8 Episode 95, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Kim chats with Jennifer Thornton from Global Aid network about the work that GAiN is doing and her own personal season of no.

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Look at the Global Aid Catalogue here - https://give.globalaid.net/catalogue.aspx?source=GM23AAW000

Gather Influence hosts: Kim Hutchins - Instagram @kimhutchins6 and @Anew.startingfresh

Connect with Gather Women website: Gatherwomen.com IG: @gatherwomen

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Welcome to Season 8 Episode 94, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Cathie Ostapchuk chats with Niki about no’s being a who or a circumstance, as well as the no’s that were handed to her, trusting God and and asking Him to affirm a yes.

Nicole Williams, known to most as Niki is a Canadian speaker, Lead Pastor at Bloom Church in Regina, Saskatchewan, and the Founder of Sisters Regina.

Niki has a deep passion to live for Jesus and share His love with the world, living her life with the motto “Love God and Love People”. 

Niki birthed the ‘Sisters’ event at Bloom Church bringing together women to empower and connect them with God’s love to go out and be the hands and feet of Jesus. She believes in the power of the Capital ‘C” church and this has been driving her passion for the church in creating opportunities that happen in her own city, province and country as well as in the USA where she lived for many years.

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Connect with Niki Williams: IG or FB @nikiwilliamsspeaks

Or to hear her speak live follow on IG @Sisters.bloomchurch or @bloomchurchregina

Gather Influence Hosts: Cathie Ostapchuk - Instagram @cathieostapchuk

Connect with Gather Women website: Gatherwomen.com IG: @gatherwomen

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A Special Thanks To Our Valued Gather Influence Podcast Season 8 Partner

Global Aid Network ⁠CLICK HERE TO GIVE A GIFT THAT CHANGES LIVES

Welcome to Season 8 Episode 93, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Cathie and Anu had a fantastic conversation about her upbringing and leadership at a young age, her season of No from God and how we anticipate no’s

Anu has 13 years of leadership experience with International Justice Mission (IJM). In South Asia, she served as the Director of Operations, the Director of National Interventions and the Director of Legal. During her time with IJM, Anu has worked extensively to impact justice systems by collaborating with state and local governments in South Asia.

She has used her creative communications skills to bring social issues to the public’s attention by writing and producing radio dramas and street theatre with social messages. Her dedication to the empowerment of people who are vulnerable to poverty and violence, her vision for social change, and knowledge about international issues, have all led to Anu being awarded several honours; one of which was being recognized as a Sauvé Scholar by the Canadian government. She represented South Asia as a Youth Ambassador to Dhaka in 2003 through the National Cadet Corps, with the status of a Diplomat as a Cultural and Military Attaché.

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Connect with Anu IG: @seekjusticenow

www.mshe.ke/anugeorgecanjanathoppilijm.ca

Gather Influence Hosts: Cathie Ostapchuk - Instagram @cathieostapchuk

Connect with Gather Women website: Gatherwomen.com IG: @gatherwomen

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A Special Thanks To Our Valued Gather Influence Podcast Season 8 Partner

Global Aid Network ⁠CLICK HERE TO GIVE A GIFT THAT CHANGES LIVES

Welcome to Season 8 Episode 92, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Kim had a fantastic conversation with Nelly Latchman on asking God to open the right doors and close the wrong ones.

Nelly Latchman is a first generation Pastor who is living her wildest dreams. She wears a lot of hats, but is overall passionate about young people beginning life outside of high school. She is a Mission Canada Campus Worker to post-Secondary students at The University of Windsor and St. Clair College and the Young Adults Pastor at Parkwood Gospel Church. She runs a Support Network and Harm Reduction program on the University campus called Red Frogs Support Network as well as a live-in Christian Mentorship Program and Discipleship House called ZOE Manor. She loves to drive, watch movies, and is always down for an adventure. ______________________________ 

Connect with Nelly Latchman: @nelly.latchman

Gather Influence hosts: Kim Hutchins - Instagram @kimhutchins6 and @Anew.startingfresh 

Connect with Gather Women website: Gatherwomen.com IG: @gatherwomen

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A Special Thanks To Our Valued Gather Influence Podcast Season 8 Partner

Global Aid Network ⁠CLICK HERE TO GIVE A GIFT THAT CHANGES LIVES

Welcome to Season 8 Episode 91, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Cathie and Judith had a fantastic conversation about creating healthy spaces to serve, her confidence and how it was affected and how we all have road blocks.

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Connect with Judith:@heyjude777

www.connectcity.org

judith@connectministries.org

Gather Influence Hosts: Cathie Ostapchuk - Instagram @cathieostapchuk

Connect with Gather Women website: Gatherwomen.com IG: @gatherwomen

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A Special Thanks To Our Valued Gather Influence Podcast Season 8 Partner

Global Aid Network ⁠CLICK HERE TO GIVE A GIFT THAT CHANGES LIVES

Welcome to Season 8 Episode 90, where we're exploring the theme "Who Told You No?"! Cathie and Maureen had a fantastic conversation about our identity, Psalm 139 and how God has given her gifts and it’s okay to use them.

Since 2013, Maureen has been an integral part of Youth for Christ Canada (YFC). She began her journey as the Director of HR & Partner Development, transitioned to the Director of Operations role in 2018, and was appointed as Associate National Director in July 2023. She also contributes her expertise to the YFC Canada Leadership Team. Before joining YFC, Maureen served as the Development Director for Toronto City Mission.

Maureen's passion lies in empowering young individuals to understand and follow Jesus. She is also committed to creating a robust and sustainable structure for staff across Canada, fostering a healthy work culture.

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Connect with Maureen Pryce: https://yfc.ca/team/maureen-pryce/

Gather Influence Hosts: Cathie Ostapchuk - Instagram @cathieostapchuk

Connect with Gather Women website: Gatherwomen.com IG: @gatherwomen

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A Special Thanks To Our Valued Gather Influence Podcast Season 8 Partner

Global Aid Network ⁠CLICK HERE TO GIVE A GIFT THAT CHANGES LIVES