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This week, we’re joined by Kaia Maeve Tingley, a visionary who’s redefining the relationship between technology and real life. With over 25 years in IT and two decades as a massage and shiatsu therapist and martial arts instructor, Kaia brings a rare perspective—one that bridges the digital and the embodied.

As the founder of the Web Makers Circle, Kaia helps small business owners and founders build websites rooted in trust, authenticity, and human connection—without the hype, hustle, or cookie-cutter templates. Her journey from corporate marketing and B2B sales to creating her own approach was sparked by seeing just how disconnected most digital strategies can feel.

In this conversation, we explore how Kaia blends tech expertise with embodiment practices to create online spaces that truly reflect who people are and what they offer. From her workshops and cohort-based programs to her unique 1:1 sessions that combine bodywork and web design, Kaia shows us what’s possible when technology is put back in service of human values.

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by digital strategies that feel shallow or misaligned, this episode will inspire you to imagine—and build—a new way forward.

You can find more about Kaia here: https://www.webmakerscircle.com/

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This week, we sit down with Terri M. Roberts — educator, speaker, researcher, and founder of The Pink Dumbbell Problem. With over 20 years of experience in education and leadership, Terri brings a powerful voice to the intersections of fitness, feminism, and philosophy.

As the creator of The Pink Dumbbell Problem YouTube channel, based on her groundbreaking master’s thesis, Terri is the first researcher to connect feminist theory and agnotology—the study of ignorance—with fitness instruction pedagogy. Through this work, she challenges stereotypes about women’s abilities and reshapes how we think about movement, strength, and societal expectations.

Terri’s journey is also deeply personal. After surviving a devastating car crash caused by an impaired driver, she has become a voice for resilience—sharing how fitness training supported her recovery and inspiring others through her advocacy with MADD Canada.

Her impact spans far beyond the gym: she has served as Executive Director of the NSFA, contributed nationally to fitness leadership education, and received numerous awards including the MSVU Alumnae Legacy Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for services to education.

In addition to her fitness and advocacy work, Terri is also a published author of Celtic language learning books, bringing her love of culture and education into classrooms and teacher training programs.

Join us for a conversation that explores the power of knowledge, resilience, and reimagining what’s possible when we challenge societal narratives.

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Catherine Morley, PhD, RD, FDC

Catherine's (they/them) work comprises writing, research, speaking, mentoring, advocacy, art making related to their two primary research interests, how eating and feeding fundamentally change when living with changed health status or at the end of life, and queering dietetics. Cath is also interested in the history of dietetics and dietetic practices in Canada. 

Cath is registered as a dietitian in Nova Scotia, a Death Doula Candidate (Home Hospice Association), and President of the West Hants Hospice Society. Cath holds a PhD in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies (U Calgary), an MA in Adult Education (UBC), a BASc in Applied Human Nutrition (U Guelph), diplomas in Textile Arts and Documentary Film (Capilano U), and completed a Dietetic Internship at Vancouver General Hospital. Cath's first solo book, No Love Like It: Feeding Someone Who is Sick (FriesenPress, 2025), is a hybrid of reporting on their research on caregiving, and eating and feeding challenges, memoir, research participants' personal narratives, and creative writing.

Learn more about Cath here: https://cathmorley.com/

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The  founder of One Frame Production Company based in Canada. Also,  a journalist and TV anchor with 20 years’ experience in journalism between print , TV media, Radio and digital media.  Extensive experience as a Senior TV Anchor and Program Broadcaster. Presented a range of political and social talk shows. 

Expert in international news coverage, and Gulf affairs. Have written a  number of articles in this regard. Wide range of knowledge in international politics. Conducting many television interviews with many decision-makers, politicians and thinkers. Passionate about writing on women development issues.

Years of experience working on social program shows in Bahrain and then worked in Lebanon for nine years on a news channel that is one of the most important news channels in the Middle East. Complete knowledge of all types of journalistic writing and television presentations.

Currently, managing the One Frame production company.  Press reporter in Canada with MCD, a long established international radio station based in France. Writing articles on Gulf affairs with Almayadeen.net and writing political articles for Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington. Activist in the field of women's empowerment.
https://www.1frame.ca

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Lucia Toker is an International Trade Professional based in Halifax NS. After graduating from Dalhousie University in 2016 with a double degree in International Development and Economics, she started working for a local company in export development and trade missions for industries related with renewable energy, energy efficiency and ocean technologies, among others.

Culturally fluent in Latin and North American business and professional practices, Lucia has imported Latin products to Nova Scotia with her own company between 2018 and 2020. In 2020, she opened Smyrna Restaurant with her husband in Downtown Halifax, where she is the restaurant manager. In 2021, Lucia co-founded Verdana Trading Company, a B2B service-based corporation that also has a B2C product-based outlet via a multi-brand online platform. Verdana's purpose is showcasing international jewelry designers and helping them enter the Canadian market, as well as Canadian designers looking to reach international markets. The focus is towards ethical sourcing of materials, offering a range of services to local boutiques and retail stores looking to streamline their sourcing strategy while keeping their inventory at a premium level.

Lucia is taking courses towards the 'Certified International Trade Professional' (CITP) Diploma from the Forum of International Trade Training (FITT).

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Nick takes pride in his attention to detail and client relationships in an effort to make sure every “i” is dotted and every “t” is crossed! He is an intersectional thinker where he strives to create safe and welcoming spaces for everyone in conversation and community. 

Although Nick was originally born in Massachusetts, he grew up in Clayton Park, Halifax where he watched his community rapidly change year after year. Since 2013, Nick pursued post-secondary education in Audio Engineering and a Bachelors Degree in Business Management at Dalhousie University. Although his interest in real estate was piqued at a young age, he found it aligned with his passion for business as an adult and has since owned and managed income properties since 2018. 

Where Nick is starting his career with experience on the other side of the license, he comes with an intimate understanding of the budgetary constraints of a first-time-home-buyer. Nick will be sure to use his personal experiences to create an exciting and comfortable journey from offer to closing!

Speed Networking: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/speed-networking-tickets-183538276927

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Recently moved to Halifax summer of 2021.

Grew up in Picton, Ontario on the shores of Lake Ontario, next door to Bobby Hull the famous hockey player. Avid golfer, who enjoys cycling, kayaking, hiking, fitness, travel, playing cribbage, chess, backgammon, darts.

Bilingual in French and English with knowledge of Spanish. Educated at Laval University in Quebec City (business and translation degrees),and Queen's University (Bachelor of Education).

Former Financial Advisor, Teacher, Business Leader in the technology and security industries. Both Don Budden and I worked at ADT Securities, Don as a GM and me as Regional Sales Manager in Ottawa.

Volunteer as Treasurer for the Nova Scotia International Air Show Association (NSIASA). President and owner of Atlantic Business Solutions Inc, offering affordable payment processing point of sale to businesses in Atlantic Canada and coast to coast.

I enjoy working with business owners and helping them cut costs by providing them with affordable point of sale payment processing systems.

Speed Networking: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/speed-networking-tickets-183538276927

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Kate Sullivan is Owner & CEO of Virtually Connected Solutions, an online business management 

and virtual assistant agency. Virtually Connected Solutions strategically partners with online and 

brick and mortar business owners, entrepreneurs and executives to help manage their back-end 

administration and day-to-day operations remotely, so they can focus on what really matters, 

freeing up their time to grow their business, resulting in greater profitability and a more balanced 

lifestyle. 

Some of the services offered include: 

Operations management 

•  Establishing systems for billing, client relationships, work flow and, communications 

Project management 

•  Outsourcing, managing, and tracking the completion of the day-to-day tasks of your 

client’s team 

Human resources 

•  Overseeing the hiring process, onboarding and training, supervision, team meetings, 

health & safety as well as performance reviews and offboarding 

Boards and governance 

•  Providing advice and overseeing board and governance processes for corporate and non-

for-profits 

Virtual assistance 

•  Offering a full range of virtual assistant services to help you with everything from basic 

administration to more complex project management functions 

Kate  offers over  25 years experience working in corporate C-Suite positions as Board 

Coordinator and Corporate Secretary, in both private industry and all three levels of government 

(municipal, provincial, and federal). Her expertise is in helping organizations get organized and 

operate seamlessly by assisting with operational, administrative and HR matters. 

Kate has been an active volunteer and community leader for the past 25 years. She current 

serves as  Chair of Bedford Residents Association and  started a new walking group in the 

community of Bedford West. She most recently served as Chair for the Active Transportation 

Committee (appointed by HRM Council) and as Chair of Engage Mainland North, a community-

based roundtable, having organized the community’s first tree lighting. Kate also served as past 

founder and coordinator of the Clayton Park and Fairview Neighbourhood Watch program; is a 

former member of the Chebucto West Community Health Board; and a founding member and 

former Chair of Equal Voice NS. In May 2016, she received a volunteer recognition award for 

serving Mainland North; and in May 2017, was awarded a Volunteer of the Year award by both 

the Municipality and the Province. She was recognized twice in the NS Legislature for her 

volunteer efforts. 

Kate graduated from Saint Mary’s University, Halifax with a focus on business and human 

resource management. She is internationally certified as a virtual assistant and online business 

manager (pending November). She lives in Bedford West with her two cats, the best co-workers 

ever – Rocci & Rolli. She likes to cook and find new trails to walk. 

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John once lived in Bermuda. For some reason sun and sand just didn’t appeal to him the same way as the cold, harsh, Nova Scotia winters. Despite this quirk John is, last time we checked, perfectly sane. So we’ll have to suppose his love of Bridgewater comes from family ties and long standing community connections. When not pursuing his dream of being the president of an accounting firm founded on the/principles/of providing anxiety reduction and personalized support for small business owners, he’s cooking, playing/old-time/rock& roll, and fussing just a little too much over his hair. He also, along with his wife, encourages his two daughters to be the best people they can be through community involvement and charitable giving.

Before hanging his own shingle John worked with excellent companies like Grant Thornton, Bank of Bermuda, and Olympia Capital.  His company, Swain CPA have offices in Bridgewater and Halifax Nova Scotia and serve all the Canadian provinces. 

John’s community investment includes being a Committee Member of ‘Christmas on the LaHave’, Past Director Bridgewater Area Chamber of Commerce, Past Director Lunenburg West PC Association, Founding Chair of Lunenburg County Young Professionals Network, Past Director of Finance St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Past Deputy Grand Knight Knights of Columbus, current Board Member with Devour! The Food Film Fest, committee member for 100 Bluenosers Who Care & Champion for the MIT REAP Team South Shore. 

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