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Brand New View
by BNV Media
Brand New View looks at life from different perspectives. Co-hosts Marc and Ben, who are based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia sit down and have conversations with self starters - those who have monetized their passion or have been able to find a career that is incredibly meaningful to them. Our hope is that telling the stories of these guests will provide some candid insight and advice for listeners that have similar aspirations. With so many different ways to make a living today, we want to offer listeners some actual examples of that! We have a wide range of industries covered; From film, to fitness, to finance, there's a guest for everyone out there. Episodes will be released weekly on Mondays!
Episodes
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37 - Laugh Often - COLIN HOLLETT
On this week's episode we're joined by the hilarious comedian Colin Hollett. Originally from Newfoundland, Colin has spent time living and working in Edmonton and also had a career in Real Estate before he started doing comedy full-time. We chat about life in Newfoundland, what it's like to tour…
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35 - Finding Perfection in Imperfection - RUTH MCMULLEN
On this week's episode we're joined by Ruth McMullen. Ruth is originally from Ontario but now calls Halifax her home. Ruth is the founder and host of the podcast Optimistically Depressed where she has on guests to discuss mental health, hurt, life philosophies and everything in between. Ruth is...
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34 - Transform the Game - BRADLEY DAYE
On this week's episode we have a new co-host joining the team! Sid Kosatsky will be taking over the majority of co-hosting duties as Ben transitions out of his role, but don't worry, he'll be back to co-host from time to time. Today's guest is Bradley Daye, a fellow Nova Scotian who is making his...
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33 - From Coast to Host - SID KOSATSKY
On today's episode we sit down with Sid Kosatsky. Sid grew up in Winnipeg and from a young age was always interested in helping others. After taking some time off after high school, he decided to become a Military Firefighter. Sid spent the next ten years in that role and during the last few…
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32 - Fundamentals & Football - KWAME OSEI
On this week's episode, we're joined by Kwame Osei. Kwame grew up in the Rexdale area of Toronto and eventually made his way to the East Coast for university. Not long after graduating with two degrees, Kwame moved to Fort McMurray where he currently resides. He is now a School Teacher but he…
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31 - Solution Focused - VERITY VALE
On this week's episode we sit down with Verity Vale. Verity is originally from Plymouth in the United Kingdom but has spent the last year living in Halifax. After university, Verity spent time in Glasgow, Scotland where she decided she would become a police officer. After 15 years on the force…
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30 - Create Opportunity - TERRENCE TAYLOR
On today's episode we sit down with Terrence Taylor. Originally from Las Vegas, Terrence made his way to the East Coast of Canada when he was 16 years old. A prime example of someone who is living life on their own terms, Terrence has always had a passion to share experiences and stories with...
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29 - True to Yourself - KEONTÉ BEALS
On this week's episode we sit down with Keonté Beals. Keonté grew up in North Preston and from an early age, he developed a strong love and passion for music . Early on, Keonté sang in his church choir and eventually began sharing his music online. He received incredible feedback and used that...
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28 - Get Your Mind Set - BRETT EVANS
On today's episode we sit down with Brett Evans. Brett grew up in the North End of Halifax and at the age of 19 became the youngest Real Estate Agent in Nova Scotia. Brett was able to learn the ins and outs of the business world and after four years left to start his own company in the Cannabis...
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27 - Family Matters - ANKUR GUPTA
On this week's episode we sit down with Ankur Gupta. A Haligonian at heart, Ankur attended the Halifax Grammar School before heading off to university where he studied Business and Philosophy. During his final two years, Ankur became heavily involved with the technology community, serving on…
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26 - Life Out Loud - MARTINA KELADES
On today's episode we sit down with Martina Kelades. Martina grew up in New Minas but now lives in Cole Harbour. After initially attending university to gain an Arts Degree, Martina decided to pursue other avenues of education and attended NSCC for their Human Services Program. After graduating,...
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25 - Be Here Now - TYLER SIMMONDS
On this week's episode we're joined by Tyler Simmonds. Tyler grew up in North Preston and from a young age he has been living with mental illness. After struggling to find a way to voice what he was feeling, Tyler decided to open up and post online a short film he had made describing his...
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24 - East Coast Cookin' - ANDY HAY
On today's episode we sit down with Andy Hay. Andy grew up in Brookside, Nova Scotia and after initially heading to university to study Science, he decided to switch into Business as that was more to his liking. Once Andy graduated, he entered the Insurance Industry as an Underwriter but it…
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23 - Rising to the Occasion - ANDREAS ROBINSON
On this week's episode we're joined by Andreas Robinson. Andreas grew up all over HRM and excelled from a young age in school and athletics. He focused on Track and Field and Football and eventually went to prep school in the US. However, a severe knee injury suffered in the State Championship of...
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22 - Elite Leadership - DYLAN ELIAS
On today's episode we sit down with Dylan Elias. Dylan grew up in Halifax and excelled at athletics from a young age. In high school, he turned his focus to football and went on to play for Mount Allison University. Soon after, he spent time working and living in New York City and eventually…
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21 - Breaking Down the Barriers - JOEL MUISE
On this week's episode we sit down with Joel Muise. Originally from just outside Yarmouth, Joel made his way to Halifax for university where he attained a degree in Finance. He began work as a stock analyst and trader but after some time realized he wasn't truly happy doing that type of work and...
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20 - Illustrating Her Story - BELLE DEMONT
On this week's episode we sit down with Belle DeMont. Belle grew up in central Halifax and from a young age has always had an interest in drawing and artwork. She attended NSCAD and not long after graduation had two children's books published! One in which she did the illustrations and the other...
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19 - Building Your Brand - SEAN FITZPATRICK
On this week's episode we sit down with Sean Fitzpatrick. Originally from Souris, PEI, Sean worked as a fisherman from a young age with his family but in high school began coming up with an idea to create a brand/company for himself. He decided to attend university for business and during those...
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18 - Connection is Key - NATALIE TOOMBS
On today's episode we sit down with Natalie Toombs. Natalie currently lives in Halifax and is originally from Charlottetown. Although now a photographer and content creator, she wasn't sure what direction she wanted her life to go until a camera was given to her when she was 20. That camera gave...
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17 - Breaking the Mould - MATTHEW BURTON
On this week's episode we sit down with Matthew Burton. Originally from Cold Lake, Alberta, Matthew moved to Dartmouth at a young age and has been on the East Coast ever since. After high school, he decided to enlist in the RCN but after 5 years as a Naval Weapons Engineering Technician, Matthew...
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16 - Embracing the Journey - WARREN DIETRICH
On today's episode we sit down with fellow Haligonian Warren Dietrich. An early interest in mathemathics led Warren to Memorial University where he took Civil Engineering. However, during his third co-op he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma and had to leave the program to begin treatment. It...
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15 - Dose of Wisdom - TIM FOSTER
On this week's episode we're joined by Tim Foster. Tim is originally from Flin Flon, Manitoba but growing up his family moved to many different places including a brief stop in England, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and then finally back to Nova Scotia. Tim has been doing graphic…
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14 - Lead by Example - DERICO SYMONDS
On today's episode we sit down with DeRico Symonds. DeRico grew up in the west end of Halifax, and from a young age has always had an interest in helping families and communities. After graduating university he worked with Phoenix (a non-profit community based organization) for five years. He is...
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13 - Meaningful Coincidences - ERICA FRASER
On this week's episode we sit down with Erica Fraser. Originally from Cape Breton, Erica is now one of the brewers at Good Robot Brewing in Halifax. She has a degree in biology, has travelled and worked in a few corners of the earth, and has a strong interest in food security and food justice. It...
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12 - Conscious Creativity - PETER HEMSWORTH
On this week's episode, we sit down with fashion designer and entrepreneur Peter Hemsworth. A creative from the beginning, Peter has always had an interest in the art and fashion world. After attaining a degree in business, he decided to pursue his MBA but upon finishing turned his focus to...
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11 - Stay Stoked - AUSTIN ERMES
On this week's episode, we sit down with Austin Ermes. Originally from Oshawa, Ontario, Austin is a freelance content creator. After studying media in university, he made his way over to Halifax when he was hired by East Coast Lifestyle. Since then, his job has brought him around the world to...
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10 - Represent - GAB LEVERT
On this week's episode, we're joined by Gab Levert. Born and raised in Halifax, Gab attended Mount Saint Vincent University for Public Relations. In his final semester, he and his good friend (and eventual business partner) decided to brainstorm and started a PR firm called Magnified PR. Only…
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09 - Eat the Frog - MICHELLE MACDONALD
On today's episode, Ben and Marc sit down with Michelle MacDonald. Originally from Prince Edward Island, Michelle intended to become a veterinarian when she first entered university. However, after bouncing around several different areas and realizing that she wasn't pursuing what she was...
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08 - Nothing but the HIITs - HANNAH KOVACS
It's our first episode of 2019 and we're excited to have Hannah Kovacs join us today. Hannah is originally from Halifax and after graduating with a degree in International Relations, made her way to Toronto. While working at a tech start-up, she began teaching fitness classes on the side and her...
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07 - Hops From Hali - EVAN FOUGERE
Today we have Evan Fougere join us on the pod! A fellow Haligonian, Evan originally went to university for a degree in criminology with the hopes of potentially becoming a probation officer. However, while working at the liquor store to pay off student debt, Evan realized there was a need for a...
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Holiday Special - RYAN DECOSTE
Merry Christmas! Today we're releasing our Holiday Special with special guest Dr. Ryan DeCoste! Friend of the show and a great friend of ours, Ryan is currently an Anatomical Pathology Resident and will be heading down to New York in 2020 for a fellowship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer...
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06 - Peak Performance - ALEXI PIANOSI
On today's episode we are joined by Alexi Pianosi. Alexi is currently the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He grew up on the rinks and his drive and competitive attitude led him to reaching the heights of Major Junior Hockey in Canada. Alexi is incredibly...
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05 - Find Your Zone - TERRENA HUISMAN
On today's episode we have Terrena Huisman, who grew in Alberta and came to the East Coast for university. Terrena has always had the mind to spot opportunities and address them through entrepreneurship. A skill she acquired at a young age that led her to appearing on Dragon's Den at only 22…
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04 - Mic's Hot - BRUCE RAINNIE
On today's episode of Brand New View, we're honoured to have the one and only Bruce Rainnie. Bruce is currently the CEO of The Nova Scotia Sport Hall of Fame and through a love for sport and broadcasting has carved his way across almost 30 years of experience. Some highlights include hosting CBC...
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03 - The Captain's Rations - TIM ELMS
Ben and I sit down with Tim Elms who created the rum cake business The Captain's Rations. An entrepreneur at heart, Tim has spent many years in sales and business development but has always tried to have a side hustle on the go. Although his most recent venture is less than a year old, he is...
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02 - The Bank Account - LUELLA LEGGE
On this episode we sit down with Luella Legge. After over 6 years in the banking and financial industry, Luella left to pursue her true passion: teaching. She is now part of the Business Faculty at the Nova Scotia Community College Ray Ivany Campus and brought the first ever Enactus team to the...
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01 - J.A.W.S. (Jon's Always Writing Something) - JON MANN
On today's episode we sit down with Jon Mann. A lifelong fan of film, Jon began honing his craft after graduating from Acadia University. He quickly made a name for himself with the documentary Project Power and more recently has had short films featured in the Atlantic Film Festival. A producer,...
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00 - Brand New View Intro
Brand New View is about looking at life from different perspectives. Co-hosts Marc Boudreau and Ben Brammer, who are based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia sit down and have conversations with self starters - those who have monetized their passion or have been able to find a career that is incredibly...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Brand New View looks at life from different perspectives. Co-hosts Marc and Ben, who are based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia sit down and have conversations with self starters - those who have monetized their passion or have been able to find a career that is incredibly meaningful to them. Our hope is that telling the stories of these guests will provide some candid insight and advice for listeners that have similar aspirations. With so many different ways to make a living today, we want to offer listeners some actual examples of that! We have a wide range of industries covered; From film, to fitness, to finance, there's a guest for everyone out there. Episodes will be released weekly on Mondays!
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Brand New View looks at life from different perspectives. Co-hosts Marc and Ben, who are based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia sit down and have conversations with self starters - those who have monetized their passion or have been able to find a career that is incredibly meaningful to them. Our hope...
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