The Olive You Podcast

The Olive You Podcast

por Olive Branch Mentorship Inc.
NegociosSociedad y Cultura
Temporada 2
The Power of Storytelling, Podcasting & Purpose | Wrapping up Season 2 W/ Olive You!
It’s a wrap on Season 2 of The Olive You Podcast! In this deeply honest and heartfelt solo episode, OG Olive Branch Mentor Shannon reflects on the extraordinary journey of Season 2 — from unforgettable guests to personal breakthroughs, career changes, and the birth of bold new ideas like Brains on Tap. 💬 Expect raw vulnerability, unfiltered reflection, and powerful takeaways as Shannon navigates:The highs and lows of being a creator, mentor, and human The impact of mass layoffs in higher education Building a community out of chaos and creativity Personal evolution, heartbreak, and resilience Exciting new projects like Brains on Tap Canada, library partnerships, and studio collaborations. ✨ Whether you’re a long-time listener or brand new, this episode is a masterclass in courage, community, and finding purpose through passion. 🫶 Subscribe, like, and share to support this growing grassroots movement. Season 3 is coming — and it’s going to be bigger than ever. https://www.olivebranchmentor.com/ Chapters: 00:00 // Wrapping Up Season 2 With Olive You! 03:07 // Reflecting on Season 2 of TOYP - First Half 13:43 // Reflecting on Season 2 of TOYP - Second Half 30:57 // Navigating Single-Life | Reciprocal Pursuit of Meaning 34:32 // A New Project - Brains On Tap 39:23 // Getting Real About Community 41:44 // A New Podcast Set? A New Partner? 46:15 // Having Fun Isn't Hard - When You Have A Library Card! 51:56 // Looking To The Future - Plugging Away Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/olivebranchmentorship/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/olive-branch-consultation-mentorship/ #OliveYouPodcast #PodcastSeasonFinale #BrainsOnTap #CanadianPodcaster #WomenInPodcasting #CreativeEntrepreneurship #MentalHealthMatters #HigherEducationCrisis #PodcastReflection #CommunityBuilding #LinkedInCreators #PersonalGrowthJourney #AuthenticConversations #CanadianContent #LifeAfterLayoffs
T2 · E16
8 jul 2025
1:01:52
Feminism, Frustration & the Future - Sham - TOYP S2 E15
In this powerful, no-holds-barred episode of The Olive You Podcast, host Robin reunites with Sham to talk about everything from the male loneliness epidemic, modern misogyny, women’s rights, and the rise of tradwife culture, to why Gen Z isn’t staying quiet anymore. Expect real talk, fiery takes, and critical reflection on gender dynamics, third spaces, allyship, and what it means to hold power as a woman in 2025. This is more than just a vent session—it’s a manifesto in the making. 🎙️ Topics Covered: Misogyny, feminism & backlash culture Mental health & loneliness in men The rise of toxic influencers (Andrew Tate, etc.) Third spaces and rebuilding community Internships, ambassador programs, and youth empowerment 🔥 This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement. 👉 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE to help elevate marginalized voices. 📢 New episodes every Tuesday at 6PM EST. 🔎 SEO Tags: #Feminism2025 #TheOliveYouPodcast #Misogyny #MaleLonelinessEpidemic #GenZFeminism #GenderPolitics #TradWife #ThirdSpaces #WomenInLeadership #PodcastForChange
T2 · E15
3 jun 2025
59:50
Resilience & Redirection: A Journey Through Burnout and Back - Jonathan - TOYP S2E14
www.olivebranchmentor.com In this heartfelt episode of The Olive You Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan—a former student, now a healthcare administrative professional—who shares his rollercoaster journey from hospitality to healthcare. We discuss toxic work environments, the pressures of adulting in your 20s, and what it's really like working behind the scenes in hospitals.Jonathan opens up about burnout, relocating to Montreal, navigating co-ops, and how a sushi job at a hospital changed his life. Whether you're a student, a young professional, or someone thinking of switching careers, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughter, and real talk.📅 New episodes drop Tuesdays at 6pm EST 🔔 Like, comment, subscribe, and help support the show! 🎧 Topics Covered: Career change advice for young professionals Healthcare admin vs hospitality jobs Mental health and burnout in your 20s Realities of the job market Authentic mentorship stories Chapters: 00:00 // Introductions 03:04 // A Life and Career Before Healthcare 11:25 // The Job Search 10 Years Ago | Transactional Networking | Living in Montreal 17:34 // Planting the Seed Of A Career in Healthcare - Its All Connected 24:40 // The Living Situation in Montreal 33:26 // Finding Independence and Keeping Parents In The Loop 35:47 // Coming Back Home and Soulsearching 38:25 // Going Back To School To Study Office Admin - Healthcare Services 48:18 // Jumping into A Healthcare Career | The Rose-Coloured Glasses Came Off QUICK! 55:44 // Whats Interesting About Patient Flow? 57:37 // Dealing with Patients | Navigating Entitlement 01:03:48 // Healthcare Vs. Service Industry 01:08:19 // What Does The Future Behold for Jonathan? 01:14:19 // Talking Points - Are You A Good Listener? 01:17:59 // Talking Points - What Do You Do When You Don't Agree With Someone? 01:22:19 // The Olive & The Pit 01:25:41 // Conclusions
T2 · E14
27 may 2025
1:30:07
The Hidden Struggles of International Students in Canada | Parul’s Story - TOYP S2E13
https://www.olivebranchmentor.com/ Make sure you're following Parul! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/parulnarangeducationconsultant/ 🎙️ In this powerful episode of The Olive You Podcast, we sit down with Parul, an immigrant from India who shares her raw and emotional journey to Canada. From escaping cultural constraints and seeking empowerment to navigating the realities of international education and the promise of permanent residency (PR), Parul opens up about the truth behind the "Canadian Dream". 🚨 Expect honest conversations about: The emotional toll of immigration and cultural expectations The exploitation within student recruitment agencies The real cost of education for international students Life after landing: Jobs, PR, and unmet expectations Why Parul believes more awareness is needed for aspiring immigrants This episode is a must-watch for international students, immigrants, and allies seeking to understand the complex realities behind global migration and personal growth. 🔔 Subscribe for more real stories from professionals and change-makers around the world. Chapters: 00:00 // A Brand New Connection | Why Canada? 06:28 // What Are People Not From Canada Told About Emigrating to The Country? 11:23 // Immigration | Exploitation and Mentality 17:12 // 70/30 | Applying Yourself | Losing Faith in The System 22:27 // Immigration Crisis - It Can Only Bend So Much Before It Breaks 26:18 // Its Difficult just talking about it 29:55 // The Career Development Rug-Pull | Getting The Support You Need 33:21 // Being Real With How You Feel | Support For International Students 37:16 // Accountability and Seeing Through The BS 42:01 // Wisdom For Navigating Life As An International Student/Professional Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/olivebranchmentorship/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/olive-branch-consultation-mentorship/
T2 · E12
20 may 2025
50:37
Celebrating Young Professionals' Career Development - Rahul Ande - TOYP S2 E12
https://www.olivebranchmentor.com/ You're missing out if you're not follow Rahul on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rahulande94/ Welcome back to another amazing installment of The Olive You Podcast! This time around, Shannon extends the olive branch to Rahul Ande, a driven, successful and wise young professional. The two of them get deep into discussing and sharing their knowledge around career development. Theres so much to unpack with this episode, some really poignant tips Rahul and Shannon share, and tons of value to be found - be sure not to miss this one! Chapters: 00:00 // Introductions, Another LinkedIn Connection | Why Canada? 07:13 // Breaking the 9-5 Working Routine 10:08 // Emailing - A Top Skill For Finding Career Success 15:13 // Wading Through A.I. Slop To Find Authenticity | How to Keep Content Human 21:45 // The Psychology of Sales | "Sell Me This Pen" Exercise 27:03 // Finding & Maintaining Your Flow 32:29 // Wisdom for Achieveing a Successful Career | A Strategic Approach 46:49 // Navigating a Career Transition 54:02 // Showing Up To Life | If Life's a Game - PLAY IT! 57:27 // Is Job-Hopping a Positive Thing? | Strategic Moves For Career Development 01:00:03 // Managing Your Content Consumption Is CRITICAL! 01:04:53 // Community | Having Your People In Your Corner 01:09:00 // Talking Points - What Stressed You Out Today? 01:12:24 // Balancing Personal & Professional Life 01:17:58 // Talking Points - Who Always Puts You In a Good Mood? 01:23:25 // The Olive & The Pit 01:36:26 // Saying Goodbye - Until Next Time Socials: Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/olivebranchmentorship/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/olive-branch-consultation-mentorship/
T2 · E11
13 may 2025
1:39:55
Embracing Community & Moving to Canada - Robinpreet Kaur - TOYP - S2 E11
https://www.olivebranchmentor.com/ Follow Robinpreet on LinkedIn! - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinpreetkaur13/ We're so excited to share another installment of The Olive You Podcast with olive you! Today we have another epic conversation! This time around Shannon extends the olive branch to Robinpreet Kaur, another close friend with keen experiences navigating life as an international student. Robinpreet shares her wisdom about living abroad in Canada, the importance of community, key cultural differences between Canada and India and so much more! Be sure NOT to miss this one! Chapters: 00:00 // Introductions | Why Canada? 05:32 // Social Media, AI and Masking 10:57 // Coming To Canada - The Idea vs. The Reality 14:25 // Coming From An Agricultural Family and Going Into Dentistry 20:27 // Dentistry in Canada | Oral Hygiene is SO Important! 24:13 // The Double-Edged Sword of "Group Work" 28:30 // Getting "Good" Grades | The World is Run By C-Level Students 31:18 // Talking Points - What Helps You When You're In An Emotional Funk? 38:23 // Comparison Is The Thief of Joy | Managing Ambiversion 45:31 // Talking Points - Do You Ever Struggle With Self Sabotage? 49:40 // The Olive & The Pit 53:00 // Exploring Entrepreneurship | Atomic IELTS 55:25 // Starting Conestoga's Upgrade English Club | Being a Member of a Club Can Offer So Much! 59:57 // Community is Critical! | Integrating Into A New Community 01:08:30 // Robinpreet's Advice and Message to Newcomers and International Students 01:13:45 // You Have to Work On Your Approach | Focusing On Self-Development 01:25:49 // Saying Goodbye - Til Next Time! Socials: Instagram - www.instagram.com/olivebranchmentorship/ Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/company/olive-branch-consultation-mentorship/
T2 · E10
6 may 2025
1:28:28
A Clinician's Impact, Storytelling and Modern Life - Melinda, Occupational Therapist - TOYP - S2E9
https://www.olivebranchmentor.com/ Welcome back once again to another exciting installment of The Olive You Podcast! Today we're super thrilled to share a conversation with TOYP's first returning guest, Melinda, Occupational Therapist. Melinda and Shannon sit down to have an in-depth discussion on Holism, Modern Life, and the impact a clinician can have on someone's life, among a number of other adjacent things. This was such an engaging conversation, and we hope olive you find as much value in it as we did! Thanks for watching! Chapters: 00:00 // Welcoming TOYP's First Returning Guest! 04:00 // The Impact a Clinician Can Have On Someone's Life 13:01 // Developing a Holistic Approach | The Importance of Storytelling 21:07 // Using AI to Enhance Your Life and Work 29:10 // Navigating Therapy | Self-Awareness 33:58 // Noticing and Dealing w/ Change On The Front Line 40:49 // Who Decided This is How We Should Live? 44:11 // Is Modern Life Too Much? 50:21 // Finding Time & Feeling Supported 55:51 // Managing The Overdemanding Workload of Life 01:02:19 // ASMR, Unconventional Therapies and Finding Your Happy Place 01:08:03 // Women's Health, Motherhood and Differences in Sensory Diet 01:13:07 // Raising a Son Through The Loneliness Epidemic 01:21:22 // Talking Points - How Patient Do You Consider Yourself to Be? 01:25:57 // Talking Points - Do You Ever Struggle With Perfectionism? 01:29:55 // The Olive & The Pit Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/olivebranchmentorship/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/olive-branch-consultation-mentorship/
T2 · E9
29 abr 2025
1:43:04
Frontal Lobe Development | GenZ VS Millennial - MadiLuke - TOYP - S2 E8
https://www.olivebranchmentor.com/ Follow Madi's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lukes_swag Welcome back Olive You! Today we have another awesome installment of The Olive You Podcast, where Shannon gets another opportunity to extend the olive branch to another Gen Z guest, Madi. They waste no time getting right into it, of course sharing what the high school experience was like for a millennial and what its currently like for a young person today. They tackle relationships, openness and so much more. We sincerely hope you find as much value in these conversations as we do! Thank you for tuning in! Chapters: 00:00 // GenZ Meet Milennial - Milennial Meet GenZ 07:40 // What The High School Experience Is Like Today 14:21 // GenZ Vs Millennials on Partying & Alcohol 18:16 // Not Wanting To Turn Out Like Your Parents 22:13 // The Stresses of Adults and Sources for News 25:27 // Discussing The Politcal Situation In Canada & The United States 28:42 // The Openess of Gen Z30:37 // Navigating The World With Emerging AI 35:46 // A Challenging, Yet Highly Rewarding Co-Op Experience 39:02 // Financial & Career Goals Of A Teenager 41:11 // Discussing Homeownership | Everybody Needs a Home! 45:35 // Navigating Relationships as a Teenager 56:07 // Thinking About Marriage & Parenthood 01:01:12 // Talking Points - Madi 01:05:40 // Talking Points - Shannon 01:14:22 // The Olive & The Pit Socials:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/olivebranchmentorship/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/olive-branch-consultation-mentorship/
T2 · E8
8 abr 2025
1:17:42
Getting Deep With Podcasting - Michael Mongiardi - TOYP - S2 E7
https://www.olivebranchmentor.com/ Follow Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mongiardi/ And the Sonar Network here: https://www.thesonarnetwork.com/ Today we have another epic installment of The Olive You Podcast. This time, Shannon and Sham have the absolute pleasure of extending the Olive Branch to Michael Mongiardi, co-founder of The Sonar Network, a Canadian podcast network. The ladies and Michael dive deep on podcasting, discussing what its like running a podcast network, the DIY nature of podcasting and how the format/platform has grown over the years to become a highly influential platform that may have even been a driving force in a presidential election. Join us once again for this awesome conversation, and enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 // Extending The Olive Branch To Michael 03:46 // Why Is Podcasting Important to You? 08:12 // Life Before Podcasting & Going All In 11:36 // What Does The Sonar Network Look Like As A Community? 16:16 // Podcasting And Its Growing Influence 23:02 // Developing a Platform With Balance 27:53 // A Lov/Hate Relationship With Social Media 30:52 // Starting a Podcast & And Making It A Business 39:12 // Talking Point - What Song Always Puts You In a Good Mood? 41:57 // Talking Point - What Does a Perfect Day Look Like To You? 47:31 // Talking Point - Who Is The Funniest Person You Know? 51:22 // Whats Your Controversial Stance? 01:00:14 // The Telepathy Tapes 01:03:41 // The Olive & The Pit Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/olivebranchmentorship/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/olive-branch-consultation-mentorship/
T2 · E7
1 abr 2025
1:17:40
Trauma, Healthcare and Foster Care . It's a Shannon Thing! - Shannon Needham - TOYP - S02 E6
https://www.olivebranchmentor.com/ Welcome back to another incredible installment of The Olive You Podcast. Today Shannon has the absolute pleasure of extending the olive branch to a long time friend and fellow Shannon! The ladies have a great conversation, discussing things like how Shannon launched, and developed a career in Social Work, sharing experiences from growing up in the foster care system, and journeys in Academia. This is definitely one you don't want to miss! Chapters: 00:00 // Introductions 04:27 // Meeting Through Mentorship | A Career in Social Work 11:47 // A Chaotic Journey To Getting a Master's In Social Work 19:40 // A Day In The Life Of A Social Worker 31:21 // The Importance of Good Friendship | Processing Loss 44:23 // Getting Another Master's Degree?! 51:34 // The Complicated Nature of Working in Healthcare 55:38 // Experiences Growing Up In Foster Care 01:02:12 // The Challenges The Emerging Generations Are Dealing With 01:09:53 // Talking Points - Generations 01:15:53 // The Olive & The Pit Socials: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/olivebranchmentorship/ Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/olive-branch-consultation-mentorship/
T2 · E6
25 mar 2025
1:38:56
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