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Unapologetically Canadian
by Tracey Arial
Unapologetically Canadian podcast host Tracey Arial explores Canadian identity through conversations with creators from across the country.
Episodes
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64 The Power of Food
Food has always had a magical influence on my life. From feeding sourdough as a child, to learning about immunity triggered as babies begin eating diverse foods, I've always counted on food to provide a thematic background to each era. Books mentioned in this episode: The Edible Woman by Margaret...
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2026 Overview
In this episode, Tracey outlines her goals and intentions for making an impact as a creator in 2026. For her, that means considering leadership, writing, publishing and podcasting and collaborating to build two important non-profit companies.
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2025 Year in Review
In this episode, Tracey outlines highlights, weaknesses and strengths from 2025 in order to celebrate wins, recognize ways she wants to change, and identify potential habits to be created so she can keep growing in the coming year.
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Endings and Beginnings
The ending of one year the beginning of another provides us a great time to reflect and strategize for the coming year. In 2024, I learned that it takes many people to ensure access to healthy food, that local action can lead to international partnership and that inspiring Canadians can be found…
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The Great Cycle Challenge Canada Fundraiser
We are now in the second week of the Great Cycle Challenge in Canada. I thought this would be a good time to meet Ian Parker, who directs fundraising for the Sick Kids Foundation. We spoke about inspiring Canadians who cycle to raise money every August, the community created through our efforts,...
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Get Out of a Rut With Christine Sauer
Christine Sauer is a neuroplasticist turned coach who helps women struggling with depression and other mental health issues thrive.
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Reid Allaway and Tourne-sol's elec-truck project
I spoke to project head Reid Allaway about organic vegetable and seed farm cooperative Tourne-sol's operations, protecting farmland as a commons and how they went about getting a fully electric truck.
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Getting history right with Irene Moore Davis
This is my interview with Irene Moore Davis, a woman who descends from Black pioneers settlers who lived in Southwestern Ontario in the nineteenth century. She speaks, teaches and writes about Black history, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will publish a book about the history of...
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2022 Let's Go!
Okay 2022, we're ready for you. I hope. With COVID still on and so many government restrictions underway, how can we creatively lead sustainable lives while thriving? My word of the year: courage. The word “courage” stems directly from a feeling that I’m at the edge of my capabilities as an...
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Writing up the ancestors with Janice Hamilton
It was a joy to speak with journalist and genealogist Janice Hamilton about her ancestors, her recent book "Reinventing Themselves," and surprises she's discovered while researching and writing her family history.
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Creating diversity via permaculture with Stefan Sobkowiak
Stefan Sobkowiak spent twenty years turning a traditional commercial apple farm into an extraordinary oasis of permaculture diversity. He's deeply grateful for that abundance, which defines Canada for him. The episode is brought to you by the CAUS crowdfunding campaign at https://laruchequebec.com/.
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How Lloyd Whitesell challenges norms
Lloyd Whitesell challenges norms just by being himself. His academic career began with co-creating the field of queer musicology. He's now among the leaders working to make space for diverse populations within music. Along the way, he's won awards for research excellence and teaching. He's also…
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Motivating Youth with Bineta Ba
When I interviewed Bineta Ba, she was the executive director of Toujours Ensemble, a Canadian non profit association that helps youth succeed at school. As of next month, she'll be leading an international development foundation.
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Marian Bulford's Heritage Discoveries
This week on the podcast, I interview Marian Bulford, a genealogist, researcher, indexer and writer. She describes what it's like to discover family secrets as she researches and writes stories about her ancestors.
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Resolutions 2021: Setting up to win
How can I go forward into this year in a positive way that gives me energy? Set up clear accountability goals that scare me a little. Rely on other people more. Automate more functions.
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Ruminations on 2020 and the pandemic
There are many ways to deal with a crisis. In 2020, we all discovered how well we handle uncertainty and stress. Some of us kept working in essential services. Others used the time to create works of art. Some people couldn’t work and struggled instead to find ways to occupy their minds and…
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Farming for the Future with Ramzy Kassouf
This week, I interview Ramzy Kassouf, one of the partners in Les Jardins Carya, a farm in Senneville, on the island of Montreal. Les Jardins Carya specializes in lettuce, kale, spinach, sprouts and other greens. Ramzy and I spoke about the importance and challenges of sustainable farming, the…
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Exploring the power of art with Karen Klucowicz
This week, I interview artist and gallery operator Karen Klucowicz. We spoke about entrepreneurship, the challenges of staying productive, working process and contributing to the local community.
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Indie publishing success with Heather Grace Stewart
Heather Grace Stewart, author of “The Ticket” is my guest this week. We discuss the challenges of indie publishing in Canada, her success with Self Publishing Formula and our shared belief that kindness is an essential quality of Canadians. This has been an exciting week as an entrepreneur so…
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Change your story, change your life
This week's 11-minute segment talks about my mood today, November 10, 2020. Highlights include: the idea that you can change your life by changing your story, faltering on word-count in Nanowrimo, thoughts about being process-oriented or product-oriented, discovering the Achewillow fiction…
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Can you write to heal? Penelope Arnold hopes so.
This week, I discuss the necessity of celebrating, connecting to the community and staying active. I also speak with Penelope Arnold, whose story "The Imposter" got longlisted for the CBC writers' prize. I was extra excited to speak with Arnold because she works in Orangeville, where I grew up.…
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Technology's benefits and risks with Glen Sharp
In this episode, I talk about continuing to grow despite a worldwide pandemic. I also interview Glen Sharp from Sharp Innovation Solutions about the risks and benefits of technology, the importance of developing your personal assets and the importance of local communities.
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Talking copywriting with Robyn Roste
I'm in strategic planning mode this week, so it's a good time to listen to copywriter and Abbotsford resident Robyn Roste. Robyn is on a campaign to get writers to collaborate more readily and her tips and tricks had The Write Life name her blog as one of the 100 Best Websites for Writers in 2020...
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How crafts connect generations with Mary Sutherland
This week, Unapologetically Canadian features an interview with family historian and quilter Mary Sutherland. Mary tells us about the art shows, retreats and charity, all featuring quilts. To read the show notes, refer to https://traceyarial.com/blog/mary-sutherland.
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Easy Customer Learning with Dave Howard
This week, I interviewed Dave Howard, an expert in strategic customer education for anyone offering software as a service. Dave's experience in videography, software creation and online courses gives him the background he needs to help his clients teach users to get the most out of their technology.
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39: Finding new ways to feed people with Jo Notkin
This week, I interview food entrepreneur Jo Notkin about her life as the owner of Zoe Ford catering, her experience on Top Chef Canada and her appreciation for Montreal. Also, today is the last day for Canadian entrepreneurs to apply to Startup Canada's export challenge.
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Can you profit from writing like Lori Straus?
I recently had the privilege of interviewing Lori Straus about how she's created a profitable business through both fiction and nonfiction writing. She's the author of the Between Worlds series, a historical modern mashup for 12-year-old girls and their moms. She's also a translator and…
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Essayist Dorothy Nixon has a way with words
Thanks to Dorothy Nixon for a great far-reaching conversation about Canadian history, the suffragettes, a freelance writers’ life and growing up in Montreal during the Expo ‘67 era. Refer to the show notes at https://traceyarial.com/blog/dorothy-nixon for links to the books, articles and songs...
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Solo COVID 19 diary
This is a diary episode of what I am experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. I don't mention worry, but it's there, as is uncertainty. When I recorded this, I hadn't checked recent stats but we actually now have 1,629 cases of COVID-19 in Quebec, with most of those in Montreal where I live.…
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Kornel Szrejber's Mission to Improve Financial Literacy
Great to be able to interview Kornel Szrejber, the host of the popular Build Wealth Canada Podcast and the latest coordinator of the Canadian Financial Summit. We spoke about his podcast, his investment course, his new life as a creative entrepreneur, his mission to improve the financial literacy...
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Living Bodaciously with Jannette Anderson
Recently, I spoke to Jannette Anderson, the founder of Bodacity.ca. We spoke about her nomad lifestyle, her calling to create a movement of women leaders and her reasons for calling herself Canadian. For the show notes, refer to: https://traceyarial.com/blog/jannette-anderson
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Entrepreneurial Experiences February 2020
This month has been full of entrepreneurial excitement and pitfalls. Here's a quick overview of the latest experiences in the world of a solo creative. For the show notes of this episode, refer to https://traceyarial.com/blog/entrepreneurial-experiences-february-2020/.
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Wildflower farming adventures with Miriam and Paul
Last summer, I got to speak with two of my heroes, Miriam Goldberger and Paul Jenkins, the owners of Wildflower Farm because the couple were passing through Montreal and stopped to visit Grand Potager. They spoke to me about their innovative product Eco-Lawn, their passion for wildflowers and the...
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Crafting sculptures and stories with Lucy Anglin
Recently, I had the good fortune to interview Lucy Anglin, one of the writers with Genealogy Ensemble and a talented fabric sculptor. We spoke about life as an artist, combining two crafts, selling your work and life as a sixth or seventh generation Canadian. To read the show notes, refer to...
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Evolve with Evelyn
Just before the holidays, I got the chance to interview Evelyn Huynh, wellness lifestyle and business coach who moved her business from Ottawa to Los Angeles last year. In addition to describing her entrepreneurial journey so far, and commiserating on the importance of empowering women, Evelyn...
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Resolutions 2020
My resolutions for 2020 include: business clarity, the creation of intellectual assets, financial independence, generosity and resiliency. For a list of the measured actions, inspiring podcasts and blog posts, and measured actions or to comment on the ideas, view the show notes at...
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2019 and the decade in Review
I reviewed 2019 and the entire decade it ended based on 10 themes: financial (self-investment, business investment, revenue) health (Celiac disease, diet, exercise, spirituality, capacities) writing (craft, process, learning) business (partnership, professionalism, coaches) relationship (love,...
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Discussing community design with Douglas Jack
Douglas Jack, a community organizer and designer has created an edible landscape around his home. He also serves as the president of a local non-profit organization called the Sustainable Development Association. I visited Doug last spring. During our interview, Doug and I spoke about his…
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Step into the Spotlight with Tsufit
Experienced branding expert, speaker and author Tsufit shares tons of stories. We began with a hilarious little anecdote about an interview beginning on the wrong foot and continued through discussions about how she's helped entrepreneurs from all walks of life tighten their message and improve...
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Pete Bradford and the Art of Making Vinegar
Cooper Pete Bradford talks about his passion for crafting barrel-aged vinegar in the Prince Edward County, one of three wine regions in Ontario. Canadian Vinegar Cellars operates within the Black Prince Winery in Picton. For more information and a transcript of our conversation, check out the…
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Interview with EcoSmoothie Entrepreneur Tasha
Thanks to Verdun organization Toujours Ensemble, local farmers’ market visitors got to experience smoothies created using a blender attached to a bicycle in 2018 and 2019. The first year, 13 youth participated in the project, including Tasha, who spoke to me for Unapologetically Canadian. For a...
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Activist mayor Maja Vodanovic brings public into Lachine's urban planning process
Unapologetically Canadian Episode 23 features an interview with Lachine Mayor Maja Vodanovic. We speak about three key questions: • If you include public participation at the beginning of a development project instead of at the end, will you be able to create a common vision for a space that...
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Roch Carrier: A Canadian Icon
Two years ago, I had the opportunity to interview Roch Carrier, a wonderful author who wrote a series of diverse works from La Guerre, Yes Sir to The Hockey Sweater to his latest novel “Demain, j’écrire un roman. Most of our conversation focussed on The Hockey Sweater, which became a musical last...
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Talking to Urban Agriculture Pioneers Tereska Gesing and Shawn Manning
How difficult is it to run a seasonal business, raise a family and own property together? Tereska Gesing and Shawn Manning, co-owners of Urban Seedling with cousin Trevor Manning do it, and they're still having fun. To read the show notes, refer to https://traceyarial.com/blog/tereska-shawn.
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Travel the World of Chocolate with Doreen Pengracs
Join me for a conversation with Doreen Pengracs, Canada’s chocolate tour expert. We speak about chocolate, travel and building an author's platform. Get the transcript of our conversation, complete with links, at https://traceyarial.com/blog/doreen-pendgracs/.
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Johanne Gervais Helps us Research our Ancestors
I had fun interviewing professional genealogist Johanne Gervais for this week’s podcast. Johanne founded the Québec Genealogical eSociety, and has been researching family history since 2008. For a transcript of our conversation, visit https://traceyarial.com/blog/johanne-gervais/.
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Joseph Pugliese's Community Journalism
This week, I spoke to LaSalle-based community activist Joseph Pugliese. We talked about VIP lists, school loan forgiveness and contaminated soil in LaSalle. For the show notes, visit Joseph Pugliese on my blog, at https://traceyarial.com/blog/joseph-pugliese.
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Lorne Trottier's Life of Technological and Scientific Exploration
If there’s anyone who knows how to use the study of science for the benefit of humans, it’s Lorne Trottier. Trottier's childhood passion for electro-magnetic technology has him creating a multi-national company, a building on the McGill campus, two research chairs, two institutes, an observatory,...
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Exploring Creativity with Elizabeth Johnston
Just before Christmas, I met with Elizabeth Johnston at a restaurant to discuss creativity. This was a great topic because Johnston has the Own Your Creativity site, where she leads a “memoir in a month” challenge every November. She also works as a self-actualization consultant and story coach....
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Rishad Quazi Helps Non-profits use Technology
Rishad Quazi helps large companies use technology to build relationships among team members and with their clients. Now, he’s taking his expertise to the non-profit sector. Read all about it at https://traceyarial.com/blog/rishad-quazi.
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