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Today we're joined by Lisa Zhu, a member of Fair Trade Edmonton to learn how holidays, chocolate, speaking to strangers all can help create a more ethical global community. On this episode, we find out about how to conduct a successful giveaway, what "Fair Trade" actually means and to put people in the best position to be successful.

Today, host Terrence Taylor is joined by Andy Tran, Shwetha Sivakumar and Spandhana Gade, founders and team members of TO-Hacks, an organization who uses innovation competitions to connect youth entrepreneurs, leaders and innovators with the top industry professionals in rising fields of new technologies. On this episode, we find out what a hack-a-thon is, how to properly serve your target audience and the benefits creating products to solve problems we face in our personal life experiences.

Today, host Terrence Taylor is joined by Rising Youth Alumni Kate MacDonald, who worked with community youth to feed people on the street, Jade Paris, who organized a wellness networking event for women students and single mothers and Kieran Calder, who used the success of his girlfriend's program the year before, to take Christmas care packages to the next level! They discuss the ways personal experiences can impact your career path, finding the right "fit" as you build your team and more!

Today, host Terrence Taylor is joined by Rising Youth Alumni Joseph Spencer, who helped build accessible picnic tables in Halifax, Hannah Jackson, author of Pics 2 Passion, a book written to support people suffering from mental health issues, and Sohaib Malik, who developed a safe space to support Muslim youth and their mental health issues. They discuss the benefits of working directly with community, how to access additional funding and how confidence and validation are a major key to youth success.

Today, host Terrence Taylor is joined by Rising Youth Alumni Jared Demsey, who created an artist showcase, Aseel Mohammed, author of We Are All One, a book written to celebrate the diverse cultures in Halifax, and Josh Creighton, who painted a street mural to celebrate his community. They discuss the challenges of being white working with black creatives, the red tape of government and why representation matters!

Welcome back after TWO weeks away to share with you some BIG news! This week we talk about what happened the last couple weeks and answered the question, "What is the a future of the CTN Podcast?". We also talk about the North Preston documentary, When They See Us, the StartUp YHZ Podcast Panel, #KeepinItReal conference, the North End Startup & Training (NEST) program, trips to the UK and we share with you an almost 9 month long secret...

This week Terrence and Jess catch you up on all things CTN, Halifax and life. We recap this weekends REMIX Project, Terrence's Nipsey Hussle tattoo, Kawai Leonard, trips to London and how to guide your team when you're out of town. We also preview new developments from CTN, studio space, format changing, guests vs. hosts and more. 

This week we welcome Joel Muise is to talk about the launch of his new app, Tranquility Online. Tranquility is a platform that provides coaching and resources to those suffering from depression and anxiety. We also talk about the difference between anxiety and stress, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the masculine script, de-stigmatizing mental health, safety behaviours, Automatic Negative Thoughts, men singing, implementing life systems, healing, building a team and much more!

Today we put an end to the mystery and rumours going on behind the scenes at CTN. We address downsizing the team, identifying 4 narratives of focus, format, expansion and more. We also salute Shaq Smith, send love to John Singleton, not writing autobiographies at 25 and we tease a BIG surprise!

What better way to celebrate episode 69 than welcoming the hosts of the Turn Me On Podcast, Jeremie Saunders & Bryde MacLean. We talk polyamorous relationships, acting school, building a successful podcast, Patreon, communication, creating art for money, SHOULD you monetize your podcast and much, much more!

This week we welcome back Jesse Ingalls. Jesse is a sneaker photographer, who's an artist reluctant to call himself such. Huh? He's also a friend of the show, returning to talk about his new workwear clothing line, Uniforme. We learn why he started Uniforme, the 3-year process of launching, the importance of relationships, what the word 'Maritime' actually means, the REMIX project, funny business at Music Nova Scotia, facilitating Nike workshops and why a local made hoodie costs $224.18.

This week we honour the life of Nipsey Hussle, after his tragic murder on March 31, 2019. Nipsey was not just a rapper, but a business owner, a community leader, a father, a husband and a motivation to anyone who listened to his music or followed his growth from gang member to TRULY making a difference in his community and around the world. We reminisce on his music, life being a marathon and what we can do to continue his legacy.

This week we welcome a long time friend and former SMU teammate Jeremy McAvoy to share his stories about growth and evolution beyond his basketball career. Jeremy talks about his transition from basketball to firefighting, what it's like filming the AUS tournament after playing in it, founding a company with Alfred Burgesson and walking away from that company, the power of dogs, procrastination, where is his favourite travel destination is, the similarities and difference in shooting photography and film and the most shoutouts in CTN history!

What does the future look like for student athletes? Welcome Shaquille Smith to discuss the launch of his non-profit, The Futures Program. Join Terrence as we discuss the negative side of student athlete life, Lindell Wiggington, how to network BEFORE you graduate, the stigma of North Preston athletes, developing curriculum, identifying your goals from sport, the shame of skipping practice to go to class, sacrifice and WHY he helped build a brand new basketball court in his community. 

This week we welcome marketing expert Christy Wentzell Johnson to chat about what you need to create a strong personal brand. From the importance of being memorable and confident to how-to shape your life, her first experience with CTN, not talking about politics, figuring out who we are and influencer marketing, plus 2 of Terrence's most embarrassing life stories and advice to artists to monetize their art.  

This week we welcome entrepreneur and cannabis advocate Brett Evans to talk about his journey in the cannabis industry and how/why he created The Doob Tool. Terrence and Brett breaks down creating a prototype with duct tape and cardboard to white privilege in the cannabis industry, agism, self doubt, fear & failure, perspective, sacrifice and communication, the word beautiful, how real estate helped him start his own company, expedited internet learning, the future of cannabis and Brett's trip to Columbia.      

This week Matt Thomson, 1/3 of Placemaking 4G stops by to share his own personal #WHYHERE story. Terrence & Matt talk about what's harder: being a father or a husband, if "Work/Life Integration" a real thing, how has the Common Good Solutions space changed the way you work, Come From Aways vs. Here By Choicer's , healthy competition and being the best in the WORLD and not just in your neighbourhood!

This week we welcome back friend of the show and 1/3 of Placemaking 4G, Bradley Daye. We start by sending prayers & condolences to the Baroh family, who lost seven children in a Halifax fire. Ironically enough, Terrence was due to move into this very same house the following week, which segways us into a topic on health, tragedy and life being way too short. We then discuss Bradley's motivation for creating business in his community, the Daye legacy and does he feel any pressure in carrying the torch?

This week we welcome back Ruth McMullen to tell us all about her new podcast, Optimistically Depressed. From inspiring fellow depressed people, to her biggest fears, breaking down stigma, how & why she started, what her goals are, family support and the role CTN helped play in bring Optimistically Depressed to life, Ruth sits with Terrence to spill all the tea!

Who doesn't love a juicy RACE convo? We would like to thank Liam Neeson's vigilante street justice to murder random "black bastards" and high fashion brands like Gucci & Prada for knowing how to evoke outrage in people of colour. We also talk about the racism local Halifax youth met at the Parliament building in Ottawa during Black History Month, the power in women supporting women, Frank Magazine being Frank Magazine, what happens at a naturopath's office and how's those 2019 plans looking now that we're in February?