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Introducing The Joy Foster Podcast
by Joy Foster
Joy Foster, TV Host and Inspirational Speaker, is the host of this new show. This brief introduction will provide insight into who Joy is, what she values, and how the podcast came to be!
Episodes
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From Stage to Scrubs: Dawn Donaldson (Fletcher) on Talent and Transferable Skills
Today, we're spotlighting Dawn Donaldson (Fletcher), the Manager of the Outpatient Cardiac Clinic at UHN Health Network. Beyond her managerial role, she is an adventurer, wife, and mother to two beautiful children. Dawn's Journey and Perspective Dawn’s first career, her heart and soul, was as a...
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Gratitude & Healing Family Trauma (Part 2) with Educator Jacinthe Roy
"In Part Two, we welcome back the insightful Jacinthe Roy, who delves deeper into the crucial connection between family trauma, personal self-worth, and the values we carry. This conversation is deeply personal for me I truly wish I had access to this kind of advice and guidance during my own...
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The Power of Unmasking: Krista Sherry's Story of Self-Discovery
Our recent visits to Stratford have been incredibly fruitful, largely due to the remarkable people we've had the pleasure of meeting. I want to talk about the power of connection and how sometimes, a single conversation can change your entire perspective. One individual in particular completely...
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Gratitude & Healing Family Trauma (Part 1) with Educator Jacinthe Roy
This episode is a profound and vital testament to the power of healing, forgiveness, and present love. We share the incredible, inspiring story of Jacinthe, a woman who made the deliberate choice to step out of her own inner misery—that quiet call of past trauma—and finally embrace her family for...
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Navigating Grief and Self-Care: A Conversation with Sasha Howell
The Joy Foster podcast is dedicated to sharing conversations with incredible people focused on making a real difference in the lives of others. This week, we dive into a powerful topic with a truly courageous guest, Sasha Howell. I first met Sasha on LinkedIn and was immediately drawn to her…
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Building a Legacy with Gratitude: The Inspiring Story of Stevenson Inn & Spa Owner, Susanne Milne
The latest episode of The Joy Foster Podcast features an incredibly humbling and insightful conversation with Susanne Milne, the dedicated owner of the Stevenson Inn & Spa. Susanne shares her life's journey with profound gratitude, finding lessons and pride in every challenge she's overcome. What...
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Dr. Brian Cohen’s 90,000 Sq Ft Commitment to Patient Safety: A Bold Vision for Orthopedics
It is genuinely a pleasure talking with Dr. Brian Cohen—a leader whose integrity and transparency guide every action. His commitment to patient care is unmatched, and today, we're diving into the massive project he’s building to back up that commitment. A year ago, we discussed his dream on “ The...
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Roger Ali on Belonging and Advocacy in Leadership: Finding Your Voice
Meeting Roger Ali on LinkedIn, I discovered a leader with a truly powerful and inspiring style, leaving me eager to learn more. He immigrated from Trinidad to Canada at the age of 16 and soon found his passion for the non-profit field, a sector to which he has dedicated 25 years. You’ll hear the...
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Diana Chari (Unalome Energy): Women Supporting Women
"My dear friend, Janice Barry, recently introduced me to Diana Chari, and after listening to her story, I immediately understood why she wanted us to connect. In a truly heartfelt conversation right here on The Joy Foster Podcast, Diana, the founder of Unalome Energy, shared her powerful journey…
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Grace Rabieg: Finding Truth and Hope After Immigrating to Canada
Every conversation holds a lesson, but some hit you with a profound reality check. This week, we welcome the truly inspiring Grace Rabieg, who offers just that. I met Grace locally at the Alliston Farmers Market (a chance encounter sparked by my husband and a Paczki donut!), and I’m so glad our...
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Inner Child Healing with Gagan Kalsi | Part 2: Rewriting Your Story
Returning to the Joy Foster podcast for an amazing Part 2 is the insightful Gagan Kalsi, bringing even more wisdom, leadership, and direction to our conversation. Gagan shares deeply on the sensitive topic of inner child trauma. Speaking from the heart, she reveals what it truly takes to look...
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Real Talk: Navigating University, Failure and Passion Students Spotlight: Laura Mereweather
As the school year rapidly approaches, The Joy Foster is thrilled to share an essential story of ambition, resilience, and clarity from a young woman who is truly charting her own course. Meet Laura Mereweather, a dedicated student at the University of Waterloo, entering her fourth and final year...
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A Story of Healing: Navigating Inner Wounds with Gagan Kalsi / Part 2
I met this beautiful lady, Gagan Kalsi, while attending the Jazz Festival at Ashbridges Park on a very hot Saturday afternoon. A huge shout-out to my hubby who introduced us—love you, honey! ❤️ Gagan has a story I am so excited to share with you all. Why? Because it courageously unfolds the pages...
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Raphaela Schneider-Friedman: Unconditional Love, Peace, and Speaking Your Truth
My family and I were recently at a wonderful social networking event in Toronto. I was taking a moment to simply reflect on the evening when Raphaela Schneider-Friedman sat down right beside me, and that's where the story began. We had an incredible conversation, and her message of passion and...
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Deanne Rose: Walking Towards Your Vision on Grit, Identity, and Perseverance
The Joy Foster Podcast is honored to welcome a truly remarkable guest: Canadian Professional Soccer Player, Deanne Rose! Deanne's career is nothing short of phenomenal. From helping Canada secure the Bronze Medal in 2016 to scoring the opening goal, and ultimately winning Gold at the Tokyo…
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Heart Transplant Survivor: I’m Alive..I’m Alive..I’m Alive
Kasey Hornby’s story struck a cord in my soul.. it literally reminded me how precious our lives are and stop thinking of the incidentals that comes our way! The Joy Foster podcast is honoured by her words and her courage, strength and grace 🙏🏾 Short intro .. While walking into the UHN…
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A Nurses Journey: From Darkness to Light
People come into your life and awaken, ignite and inspire your mission, Maja Cardinale holds all of the qualities that exudes all of them! 🤗 The Joy Foster Podcast is honoured to share the story of a woman who has overcome and arrived, sharing from her soul with compassion, empathy, kindness and...
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Diversity Equality & Inclusion Champion
I had the pleasure of meeting Saijal on LinkedIn when we were both to attend an event in Burlington, from there we collaborated and I asked her if she would like to share her story … Throughout our pre interview it was so evident that she was a passionate DEI supporter and the importance of it’s...
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Giving from the Heart: The Joyous Charity Story in Cameroon 🇨🇲
"One day, while flipping through my Instagram feed, I came across an incredible human being named Atud Clovis Tendong. Looking through his pictures, every single one of them embraced a powerful message of giving. Atud is the founder of a phenomenal charity called the Joyous Charity Organization…
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An Immigrants Story: Trusting Your Own Identity/Pt.2
Joy Foster is honoured to have returning guest Ana Oliveira back to The Joy Foster Podcast 🎙️🎉 Ana shares from her own life’s experiences with compassion, kindness and empathy for others, but she also is on a mission while studying for her PhD, bringing awareness of immigrants who struggle with...
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Jennifer Bernard, CEO of SickKids Foundation: The Power of Purpose / Part 2
Jennifer Bernard, President & CEO of SickKids Foundation, is back! The conversation was simply too important to end, and I was thrilled to have her return for Part 2 of our phenomenal interview on The Joy Foster Podcast. 👏🏾👏🏾 In this segment, Jennifer delivers even more wisdom and insight,...
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Conquering Brain Surgery: Claiming What’s Yours
Brendan Yhip story is a part of my medical journey, it’s an eye opener in life when you talk with someone who knows the footsteps of mental survival and rediscovering one’s self. He’s a Professor at Humber College, Patient Advocate and Marketing Expert and if I might add, a beautiful and unique...
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Jennifer Bernard, CEO of SickKids Foundation: The Power of Purpose / Part 1
I was genuinely left speechless after sitting down with Jennifer Bernard, President & CEO of SickKids Foundation! Jennifer’s career journey is nothing short of incredible—she has earned every single role and has propelled her accomplishments to a higher level. 🔥 Her leadership and dedication at...
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An Immigrants Story: Trusting Your Own Identity
Joy Foster invited Ana Oliveira, a mother, wife and a student studying at University of Toronto for her PHd. I gotta say this, I have the most dynamic, incredible and amazing guests on The Joy Foster Podcast and Ana is truly one of my discovered gems 💎 All our guests are so unique and share such...
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Students Journey : First Time Business Startups
Joy Foster talks with Mann Parikh who has just completed his undergraduate degree at McMaster University and is the Founder and CEO of his startup company Nerview Surgical Inc while working on his degree. Mann explains in such great detail for listeners to hear “passionately” about building his...
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Jack Armstrong: The Real Deal.
Watching the Raptors games on TSN or SportsNet I look so forward to hearing Jack Armstrong and his authentic voice, untired attitude, humours and realistic “tell it like it is” commentary on the game 🏀 Love it!! 👏🏾👏🏾 🏆 Three-time winner of the Canadian Screen Awards for best sports analyst…
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Take Risks & Ask For Help!
Karen Estrada is a woman that you rarely run into a beautiful rare Diamond and a gift to all who seek inner strength, love and wisdom 🙏🏾💜 We met while shopping on Queen Street, long story short, upon our walk we stopped into a Vintage Ca KE and struck up a conversation with Karen. While...
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Now or Never: Educator to Entrepreneur
When you have a conversation with a woman who is likeminded about life as you’re, it’s so beautiful:-) Samantha Smiley, founder of Your Saving Graze shares her incredible story about her life as a special needs teacher and now an amazing woman entrepreneur. She holds nothing back, sharing honesty...
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Youth: Stand Up & Be Counted!
The important question we should ask ourselves, now more than ever, is what type of world do we want to live in? I met Jennifer McLachlan in Newmarkert with husband and our conversation carried such great significance, and it was insightful on many levels .., Jennifer is a mother, entrepreneur…
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Hold My Hand: Wisdom & Gratitude
I gotta say that there are some beautiful women in this world that have some stories about their own lives that reawaken our greatness and mission in life. The Joy Foster Podcast introduces Catherine Wallis, she’s a mother, entrepreneur and survivor of being a single parent. Her story amplifies…
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Entrepreneurship 101: Honest and Truth
The Joy Foster Podcast is excited to share with you, Umer Farooque, Founder of Kontact Group and an incredible speaker. Before coming to Canada alone in the year 2022 from Pakistan, Umer was always told that there is no opportunities to succeed, but he had a different opinion of himself. The…
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“Banker or Baker? Have the Faith and Follow Your Heart
The Joy Foster Podcast has been a success platform for many people who want to hear stories about authentic experiences and how they can make a difference in other’s lives. Introducing Ziad Ghanem , born in Lebanon, husband, father and entrepreneur, founder of Fall in Loafs Phenomenal sourdough...
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Legacy Happiness: Loving Ourselves Unconditionally
Joy Foster has an eye opening conversation with a woman who shares from the past experience and awakened to her own gifts 🎁 Teresa Greco founder of her company Steps to Happiness Coaching and all her other achievements has a very valuable message to all society. Happiness is something we all…
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Living Intentionally: Finding Balance & Joy in Every Chapter
London Wilkins has a message for all who seek guidance and support in living their lives intentionally with balance and joy! She lives in Baltimore, Maryland and founder of SimpleBalance Bookkeeping, and has a solid support system to help her on journey. I cannot say enough about this message...
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Managing Life’s Expectations - Pt.1
I had an absolute blast interviewing four passionate and talented people for The Joy Foster Podcast and the conversation surrounding Managing Life’s Expectations - Pt.1 This topic was suggested to me by a young woman who’s driven in her own way, yet she shared the importance of listening to your...
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Balance: Treating Life like an Experiment
It was an absolute pleasure talking with Sean Van Koughnett about his life’s journey and now the current position he holds at McMaster University. Throughout our conversation Sean touches upon so many pearls of wisdom and insight in the process of learning about, honestly speaking “growing up!…
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Unique Relationships: Friends til the end!
Tracey Ann Halkyard returns for the third time to The Joy Foster Podcast with another explosive episode, and you’d better sit down with a stiff drink or a cappuccino, or an Earl Grey!! Folks, what I’m saying is that is dynamite interview is filled, I mean chocked full of her heart, soul, wisdom…
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Mrs. Nyeji Mhango - Co -Founder & Managing Partner, wCap Limited
Nyeji Mhango, Co-Founder & Managing Director, wCap Limited and is a woman of dignity, strength, boldness and integrity, and she is on a mission to build her business to provide women entrepreneurs support and provide opportunities for their businesses. Throughout this empowering conversation…
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Julie Quenneville - CEO - UHN Foundation
Julie Quenneville, if there is one thing that stood out to me in this powerful conversation, is for all women to use their voices, supporting each other through all aspects of life! We met on LinkedIn, and I has shared my past health care with UHN, I thought and reached out to her to be part of…
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My Beautiful Relationship With God
How do I describe Nicole Hall, honestly as you all know me and begin to know me, we met on Instagram. I discovered a rare gem, received a follow, followed back and here we are. :-) Within this authentic and inspiring conversation, you’ll hear not only her love for God, but also the close...
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Preachers Son: No Need To Speak - Part One
Marshall Dane, what an honour to interview this talented and inspiring musical artist and songwriter. I was asked to share is upcoming, phenomenal and highly recommended new song 🎵 No Need To Speak, moving!! It was co written with the talented Rosanne Baker Thornley, and his inspiration for the...
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Preachers Son: No Need To Speak - Part Two
Part two of my amazing conversation with the awesome Marshall Dane. He shares about his new video on No Need to Speak, his voice draws you in and brings to life the beauty of this inspiring love for the deaf community!! Share, Listen and Apply .. Cheers Marshall!! :-)
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It’s in My DNA: Songwriter’s Tale
Rosanne, kicks you in places you never thought you’d be!! Being a woman, career driven, songwriter and performer. In her own words …“It’s in my DNA! Throughout our wonderful conversation, she touches upon accepting of one self, being at ease with her own life, parenting and being a mother...
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Survival Inside the Jungle
I recorded this podcast while posting on my social media platforms and I was filled with joy and excitement about the opportunities we all have in life. Building a business is not an easy task, like anything honestly, when you’re working towards a goal. Throughout this message, listen with an…
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Inner Healing and Exceptance
Maddy Morrison has a heart of gold and a passion to educate people who suffer with chronic illness. Maddy started her business Hyegia Healing, six months ago and is breaking ground with her mission. She knows very well from her own personal experiences, suffering with an autoimmune disease and...
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“Listen Up Folks! 😉
It’s the first day of Spring, 2024 and I’m sitting here in my office with a message, Wake Up Folks!! 🔥🔥 Sharing from my heart and soul with all the love I genuinely have for all humanity! Why, humanity..because we live a world where there is so much incredible culture and beauty that we can…
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Passionate Leader: Inspiring Our Young Hearts
Fredsonn, is not a stranger to any of my platforms, he graced my show at time titled Future Prospects, now rebranded Unwritten-Stories of Significance. He brings such electrifying energy into any topic of conversation when you talk with him. Throughout this powerful discussion, Fredsonn shares…
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The Power of Passion: An Interview with Dr. Brian Cohen (Cohen Orthopedic)
When I sat down with Dr. Brian Cohen, owner of Cohen Orthopedic in Columbus, Ohio, I was immediately struck by his incredible warmth. He was an absolute joy to interview because he exudes such genuine honesty and passion about his life as an Orthopedic Surgeon. It was more than just a…
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A Musician Honest and Genuine Story
I had the pleasure of meeting Chris performing while enjoying a beautiful dinner at our local restaurant Gust. Man, he played with heart and soul! He could not only sing with an authentic tone, but also sing with “his” own kind of style! Truly cool!! :-) Within our conversation Chris brings to...
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Dance From Darkness Into Light
Rattling my head on how to describe Marilyn Feild, how does one introduce a woman who has not only accomplished so much within her career, well let me tell you. Marilyn is magical, she gives to all humanity, unselfishly her whole heart and soul. She sees the extraordinary gifts that we do not see...
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