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The Real Influencers (of Canada)
Why a Podcast about Canadians who are bringing people together? Since launching my YouTube channel Gabby on Government in 2020, I’ve been drawn to one central question: how does positive change actually happen?
The clearest answer I’ve found is this: positive change needs a strong democracy—and strong democracies require real, in-person connection. Research from political scientist Robert Putnam has shown a powerful link between healthy communities and the everyday relationships that build…
Episodes
The Real Influencers (of Canada)Not Your Mothers’ Professional Association - Kattie Laur
When you think of a professional association, the Ontario Medical Association or the Law Society probably come to mind. But as industries change, so do the…
The Real Influencers (of Canada)Get involved in Canadian Politics without Running for Office - Nick Clayton
If you’re disillusioned with politics in Canada and feel there’s nothing you can do about it, you probably don’t know about riding associations. There are well…
The Real Influencers (of Canada)The Power of the Mom Group - Andrea France
All over the world, a quiet force is shaping communities: mom groups. They may look quaint from the outside, but they have real reach and real influence…
The Real Influencers (of Canada)Transforming a Big Box Mall into a Walkable Urban Centre
Transforming a Big Box Mall into a Walkable Urban Centre In 2020, Matt Pinder and his wife moved to South Keys, a suburb in the south end of Ottawa. They lived…
The Real Influencers (of Canada)Nobody Wants to Isolate Their Kid - Jenny Perez
Nobody Wants to Isolate Their Kid In 2023, before The Anxious Generation came out and before Australia moved on a social media age minimum, Jenny Perez told…
The Real Influencers (of Canada)Everyone Needs More Dancing - Anna Jahn
Everyone Needs More Dancing Anna Jahn grew up clubbing in 1990s Berlin. Then came university, two kids by 25, and a life in Canada where dance floors started…
The Real Influencers (of Canada)Introduction to The Real Influencers of Canada
Before we meet the people bringing Canadians together, host Gabrielle Bouchard shares why she started this podcast in the first place. It starts with a…
The Real Influencers (of Canada)It's Hard to Pray on an Empty Stomach - Kulvir Gill
It's Hard to Pray on an Empty Stomach In 2008, Kulvir Gill ran a workshop at a Sikh youth retreat on a simple question: what would it take to bring langar, the…
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Trailer for The Real Influencers of Canada
Conversations about community, connection, and how everyday people strengthen Canada's democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trailer
Trailer for the new podcast, The Real Influencers of Canada, will be coming out in September! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.