• Episode 35: ADIOS 2020, IT'S BEEN SH*T
    Dec 28 2020

    This week we recap 2020 and chat about the future of Finding Authenticity.

    Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend, or on your social media! And don’t forget to tag us!

    Instagram: @findingauthenticitypodcast

    Jenn: @jenn.pattersonn

    Erin: @eventcoerin

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    40 mins
  • Episode 34: Color in White Spaces : Changing the Diversity & Inclusion Conversation with Tanya Hayles
    Dec 7 2020

    This week on Finding Authenticity we are talking with Tanya Hayles, a story teller, event planner, founder of Black Moms Connection and the woman behind Color in White Spaces. Join us in a conversation about race, and changing how we talk about diversity and inclusion that highlights both Tanya’s work and her lived experiences.

    If you love Tanya you can find her online here:

    Instagram: @blackmomsconnection @thetanyahayles @colorinwhitespaces

    LinkedIn: Tanya Hayles

    Twitter @tanyahayles

    Websites: www.colorinwhitespaces.com and www.tanyahayles.com

    Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend, or on your social media! And don’t forget to tag us!

    Instagram: @findingauthenticitypodcast

    Jenn: @jenn.pattersonn

    Erin: @eventcoerin

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    57 mins
  • Episode 33: Navigating Careers as a Young Adult with Carli Fink
    Nov 30 2020

    This week on Finding Authenticity we are talking with Carli Fink about navigating the working world as a young person, especially as a young woman. Carli is a career counsellor in academia and shares some of the common themes she comes across in her daily work .

    We take a dive into Erin’s fears and struggles navigating the professional world. We discuss the job search process, imposter syndrome, and mindset. We share some ways to face your fear of failure and move out of a fixed mindset into a growth mindset.

    You can learn more about Carli on IG @_foreseeable_futures

    Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend, or on your social media! And don’t forget to tag us!

    Instagram: @findingauthenticitypodcast

    Jenn: @jenn.pattersonn

    Erin: @eventcoerin

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    1 hr
  • Episode 32: Peeking into the Art Industry with Liza Zhurkovskaya
    Nov 23 2020

    This week on Finding Authenticity we sit down with Liza Zhurkovskaya who is a Toronto-based art curator, art advisor, Kefi Art Gallery owner, and produces the Curator on the Go Podcast. Liza walks us through what it is like navigating the Toronto art industry and provides some insight on how to be successful. She emphasizes putting yourself out there, networking, and getting creative with how you put yourself out there. This was a great episode to learn about something we didn't have too much knowledge about before and it was such an interesting topic!

    Not an artist? You can still get some advice from Liza about believing in yourself, investing in your career, and not letting 'no’s' get you down.

    You can learn more about Liza at:

    www.curatoronthego.com, on IG: @curatoronthego, or on her own podcast: Curator on the Go.

    Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend, or on your social media! And don’t forget to tag us!

    Instagram: @findingauthenticitypodcast

    Jenn: @jenn.pattersonn

    Erin: @eventcoerin

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    50 mins
  • Episode 31: An Entrepreneurial Journey with Kerry-Ann Cummings
    Nov 9 2020
    This week on Finding Authenticity we are talking to Kerry-Ann Cummings, CEO of CRWN Creative. Kerry-Ann shares with us how she felt along her entrepreneurial journey, the ways in which she’s developed over time, and how she’s become the confident woman she is today. She emphasizes the importance of having a strong support system, failing (and coming back from those failures), and taking care of yourself. We also discuss how our difficult emotions can cause us to get in our own way. You can find Kerry-Ann on socials at @crwncreative, at the website www.crwncreative.com and @kerryann_cummings Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend, or on your social media! And don’t forget to tag us! Instagram: @findingauthenticitypodcast Jenn: @jenn.pattersonn Erin: @eventcoerin
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    42 mins
  • Episode 30: Mental Health and Wellness Allyship with Emma Ibbetson
    Nov 2 2020

    This week on the Finding Authenticity podcast we are talking to Emma Ibbetson. Emma is a mental health and wellness ally who is a nurse, Reiki practitioner and someone living with Bipolar Disorder.

    In this episode we discuss the stigma around mental health disorders, how important it is to have someone in your corner and self care. Emma teaches us about Reiki and how it can help us to heal and live our best lives.

    Find Emma on Instagram or Facebook @pranarisingwellness

    Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend, or on your social media! And don’t forget to tag us!

    Instagram: @findingauthenticitypodcast

    Jenn: @jenn.pattersonn

    Erin: @erins_events

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    51 mins
  • Episode 29: You are Enough
    Oct 19 2020

    This week on Finding Authenticity we keep it short and sweet to remind you that you are enough as you are.

    You don’t need to change, or shrink yourself for anyone and if you are, they probably aren’t the right person for you.

    Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend, or on your social media! And don’t forget to tag us!

    Instagram: @findingauthenticitypodcast

    Jenn: @jenn.pattersonn

    Erin: @erins_events

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    33 mins
  • Episode 28: Break Free from Society’s Expectations
    Oct 12 2020
    This week on Finding Authenticity we are breaking down some of society’s bs expectations. There are a lot of pressures we can feel from what society expects of us, but there is no singular path in life. Some expectations we discuss include: Expectation to get married and have children Gender norms Having your life figured out at 20 Going to college or university Remember that it is your life, and you don’t have to do anything just because it is what the dominant culture, or those around you expect of you. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend, or on your social media! And don’t forget to tag us! Instagram: @findingauthenticitypodcast Jenn: @jenn.pattersonn Erin: @erins_events
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    45 mins