The Coast Capital THRIVE Podcast – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode, Coast Capital Savings' financial education manager, Brenda Mah, shares some best practices on spending our money wisely and provides some tips on how to take our money further.     

In this episode, Coast Capital Savings' financial education manager, Brenda Mah  teaches us how to be smart with our money and make good financial decisions.

With 25 years of experience on the frontline at a local credit union, Brenda has a deep understanding of financial principles and a strong foundation in community-focused financial services.  

Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of leading teams and driving initiatives that make a tangible impact in the communities we serve. 

Her passion for social innovation led her to earn a Social Innovation Certificate from Simon Fraser University. 

In this episode I'm in talks with the THRIVE team, Emma Gauvin, Mike Taculad, and Tracy Hallam,  and we're unpacking the topic of adaptability. We share our personal experiences of adapting to new circumstances, the importance of being adaptable during your job search,  and how adaptability is an essential quality for employers.

#youth #disability #anuvision #selfcare #resilience 

In this episode, we are in talks with Queensborough and Delta Branch Manager of Coast Capital Savings, Navi Hara, about the importance of financial literacy.

Inspired to put member’s financial wellbeing at the center, Navi Hara leads Delta and Queensborough branches of Coast Capital Savings. In doing so, she ensures organizational alignment on how they engage and serve all of their members so they can improve their financial potential and achieve their better future. Navi holds a Bachelor of technology Degree from India and completed her Leadership Diploma from BCIT. She is currently enrolled in the PFP Designation with CSI. As a Branch Manager with over 13 years of financial experience, Navi is one of the highly trusted leaders at Coast Capital Savings. Navi actively volunteers 

within her community and is currently a member of the Business Women’s Network at Coast Capital.

In this episode, we speak with former paralympian and founder of Blind Beginnings, Shawn Marsolais, about her journey and passion for changing the perceptions of what it means to be blind. 

>> Blind Beginnings’ founder and Director of Programs and Community Engagement, Shawn Marsolais, has had less than 2% of her vision since she was 18, yet she lives a very full life. A former Paralympian, and multiple Canadian record holder in swimming, Shawn went on to obtain her Masters Degree, and in 2014 she became a parent.

In 2008, she founded Blind Beginnings with the vision of helping blind or partially sighted children reach their full potential. Since then,
>> hundreds of  children and their families have been inspired by Shawn’s vision of limitless potential and have benefited from the organization’s services, support and programs.
    

Happy New Year from Team THRIVE! 

Each one of us interprets ‘success’ differently based on our upbringing, influences, or what we see through media. In this episode, we unpack the topic of success and share what it looks like for each of us. 

As employers are transitioning from remote work to a hybrid model, we must keep workplace accessibility at the forefront of our minds. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of hybrid work from an accessibility and inclusion lens.

Zafira Nanji Scott is an experienced Human Resources professional, having led Global HR Advisory and Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development & People Leadership at multiple Crowns and within the private sector.   In her current role with BC Financial Services Authority, Zafira is recognized as a resourceful coach, and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion with a focus on business readiness, mindful and impactful leadership.  Zafira lives in a world of intentional inclusion, intersecting multiple diversities through her personal and professional worlds.  Outside of her day job, Zafira is the founder of Zari HR Consulting, volunteers as an advisor to the Immigrant Employment Council of British Columbia, at the Community of Practice with the President’s Group, co-hosts the Human Resources Podcast – The Vault, and firmly in the sandwich generation.  Zafira has an MBA in Human Resources Management, holds the CPHR and SHRM-SCP designations and is working on her ICF designation.  Most recently, Zafira was nominated for a Diversity Leadership UnTapped Award by the Open Door Group.

In this episode, our panel unpacks the topic of maintaining mental health from a diverse ability perspective. We go deep, share personal stories, insights and share how we practice self care. 

Obtaining a government job can be overwhelming and challenging for anyone, and when you live with a diverse ability, it can be even more so. In this episode, Jenny Reid, Talent Marketing and Outreach Advisor with the BC Pension Corporation, discusses how the BC Pension Corporation fits within the BC Public Service, and provides information and tips on how to make your application stand out.

In this episode, we talk about the challenges and misperceptions that people with diverse abilities face, how negative attitudes can impact their healing journey, and we can all do to create a more inclusive world for all.