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The Weekly Vibe

The Weekly Vibe

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Laurissa Heller and Deb Kabin co-hosts of The Weekly Vibe, talk about Life with their listeners-through astrology, relationships, and current events. Compelling Guests, Rich & Lively Conversation, Deep Spiritual Questions & Discussion, Readings & Divine Living always with a touch of Laughter, Fun & Chutzpah wrapped in one hour shows!
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Former students of Christian Centre Academy in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan outline their experience at an Evangelical Christian School at the centre of a 25 million dollar class action lawsuit. Hear their stories of abuse and escaping what they describe as a cult, with updates on the ongoing lawsuit.
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The crazy nature of early stage startups (the uncertainty, the doubters, the rejection) can be similar to the forces felt by those who at some point in their lives felt the need to make seismic shifts in their personal worlds. My aim as your host is to bring the raw stories of startup failure and fuckup, alongside the inspirational messages of encouragement, tips and suggestions. Alongside the business chats we will also hear stories from people living interesting and inspirational lives. Th ...
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This week, tune in for the second part of a two-part exclusive interview with the parent of a child who was allegedly assaulted by a staff member at Legacy Christian Academy in June 2024. The team at Legacy of Abuse Podcast is heartbroken to learn of yet another alleged incident this year. Given the heightened scrutiny on Legacy following the coura…
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Get ready for an action-packed week with all the latest updates! Back to school is a whirlwind for everyone, but it's especially hectic over at Legacy Academy! In breaking news, a fifth staff member affiliated with Legacy Christian Academy has been charged, while another previously charged former employee is facing even more charges. And if you tho…
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Get ready for an action-packed week with all the latest updates! Back to school is a whirlwind for everyone, but it's especially hectic over at Legacy Academy! In breaking news, a fifth staff member affiliated with Legacy Christian Academy has been charged, while another previously charged former employee is facing even more charges. And if you tho…
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This week, tune in for the first part of a two-part exclusive interview with the parent of a child who was allegedly assaulted by a staff member at Legacy Christian Academy in June 2024. The team at Legacy of Abuse Podcast is heartbroken to learn of yet another alleged incident this year. Given the heightened scrutiny on Legacy following the courag…
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In this week's captivating episode, we sit down with alumnus Chris Randall, who takes us on a journey through his experiences at Christian Centre and City Centre Church. Chris opens up about the complexities of his father now being the head pastor of Mile Two Church. Despite several deconstructions in his spiritual journey, Chris remains a believer…
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In this week's captivating episode, we sit down with alumnus Chris Randall, who takes us on a journey through his experiences at Christian Centre and City Centre Church. Chris opens up about the complexities of his father now being the head pastor of Mile Two Church. Despite several deconstructions in his spiritual journey, Chris remains a believer…
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On January 18, 2024, a pivotal moment unfolded in the Legacy of Abuse saga. Former athletic director Aaron Benneweis was convicted of sexual assault and exploitation of a minor. Judge Marilyn Grey delivered a powerful verdict, addressing not only Aaron but also the church and school involved. We read through her decision. In this gripping two-part …
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On January 18, 2024, a pivotal moment unfolded in the Legacy of Abuse saga. Former athletic director Aaron Benneweis was convicted of sexual assault and exploitation of a minor. Judge Marilyn Grey delivered a powerful verdict, addressing not only Aaron but also the church and school involved. We read through her decision. In this gripping two-part …
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Send us a text Discover the extraordinary journey of Mitchell Pham, a revered figure in New Zealand's tech landscape, as he shares his incredible story of resilience, innovation, and community impact. From escaping a struggling economy in Vietnam to becoming a trailblazing co-founder of CodeHQ, Mitchell's narrative is one of triumph over adversity.…
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Send us a text Andrea Blair (or Andy to her mates), a powerhouse in sustainable development and geothermal energy, joins us for a riveting discussion that promises to leave you inspired and informed. Recognised by Forbes as one of the five female founders championing a sustainable future, Andy's story is one of resilience, adaptability, and relentl…
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Join us for a live, on-the-ground experience at our second protest on June 9, 2024. Alumni and community members came together to challenge the continued government funding of Legacy Christian Academy. In this episode, we delve into the heart of the protest with interviews from passionate participants who share their reasons for taking a stand. We …
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This week's episode couldn't be more timely. It has all of us at LOA POD wishing we had a "Sue." All it takes is one adult to stand up and say no, and do the right thing. Join us as we dive into the GRACE former alumni of Christian Centre Academy extended to another church in Saskatoon and the woman who had the power to do something, and did. Join …
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Send us a text Hadleigh Ford, founder and CEO of SwipedOn, shares his adventurous transformation from maritime to tech CEO in our latest episode. Discover the captivating journey of how a young New Zealander became one of the youngest harbour pilots and went on to work on some of the most luxurious vessels in the world. Learn from the real-world ch…
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Send us a text Join us as we sit down with Connor Archbold, Founder and Co-CEO of Tracksuit. Connor shares his compelling journey and what lead him and his co-founder Matt Herbert to start Tracksuit. Through his story you’ll gain insights into the resilience and innovation required to launch and scale a tech venture at speed. Ever wondered how Trac…
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In this episode, we chat with two sisters who attended Christian Centre Academy, now Legacy Christian Academy. Jaylon, a 2014 graduate, and Jaina, a 2015 graduate, use humor to deflect as they share their experiences of life in a total institution environment. The sisters share their stories in both the church and school. The added layer here, thei…
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Send us a text Curious about how a serendipitous encounter at a wedding can shape your career trajectory? Meet Laurissa Hollis, the new VP of Sales at Blackpearl Group, who journeyed from the US to New Zealand, embracing opportunities from Warner Music to groundbreaking roles in SaaS. Laurissa's story is a testament to the power of passion, resilie…
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Send us a text Cecilia a multi exit StartUp entrepreneur with successes like Au Pair link and My Food Bag. My Food Bag was probably where Cecelia became a household name. The business was sold to private equity before ultimately being publicly listed in an IPO. Her and husband James have since launched Tend Health. Founded with the purpose of helpi…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how to transition from a corporate career to thriving as a serial entrepreneur? Kat Webber, the founder of LiveRem and ResolvePay, joins us to share her journey of resilience, creativity, and relentless pursuit of her entrepreneurial dreams. From her early ventures in dog walking and a spray tanning business, to launchi…
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This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Lisa, an alumna of Grenville Christian College, a boarding school in Brockville, Ontario. Founded in 1969 by Charles Farnsworth, the school aimed for high academics and Christian values. But in the late '90s and early 2000s, former students came forward with claims of abuse, sparking investigations and …
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Send us a text When Michael Wood, the entrepreneurial force behind Translucent and ReceiptBank (Dext), sits down to chat, you're guaranteed a treasure trove of insights that go beyond the usual startup success story. As we navigate Michael's voyage from the uncharted waters of early B2B SaaS business terrain to the heights of a multi-hundred millio…
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Send us a text Meet Julia Jones (known to many as "JJ") who joins us to share her knowledge and gritty insights within the Kiwi business and economic circles. Through her transformative journey from the West Coast to the heights of influence, JJ exemplifies the grit and grace we all could learn from. In this episode we're not afraid to tackle the t…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how a love for puppet shows and theatre could evolve into pioneering innovation for Kiwis in Virtual and Augmented Reality. As this podcast goes to air the team at Beyond are readying to release their game Runaways for the new Apple Vision Pro. Join us as Jessica Manins, co-CEO and co-founder of Beyond, takes u…
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Send us a text Embark on a riveting journey with our guest Anna Scheirlinck, whose life reads like an adventure novel, brimming with courage and a relentless drive to make a difference. From academia to the frontlines of law enforcement and disaster relief, Anna's tale is not just one of career changes but of chasing the greater good, regardless of…
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This week on the podcast, we're chatting with Lisa, an alumna of Grenville Christian College, a boarding school in Brockville, Ontario. Founded in 1969 by Charles Farnsworth, the school aimed for high academics and Christian values. But in the late '90s and early 2000s, former students came forward with claims of abuse, sparking investigations and …
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Send us a text When we peel back the layers of our lives, we often find shared battles and common ground in the quest for mental wellness. Today, we sit down with the remarkably open Andy Kerr, who walks us through his journey of loss, depression, and the eventual solace he finds in helping others and in the written word. His story is a poignant re…
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Send us a text Ever feel like you're standing at the edge of a precipice, about to make a decision that could change everything? That's where Dr. Johann Malawana found himself as he made the audacious leap from the security of medicine to the exhilarating world of startups. On today's show, he bares his soul, revealing the internal battles, self-do…
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Send us a text James Rose is the co-founder of Content Snare. With wit and wisdom, he shares the joys of developing a product that resonates with a market one never anticipated, emphasising the critical role of customer feedback and the importance of adaptability in business growth. Our chat with James takes a dive into the essentials of bootstrapp…
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Send us a text When entrepreneurial fervor meets an insatiable urge to shake up the norm, you get the captivating story of Aaron Ward. Our exchange with the Ask Nicely co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer is less of a conventional interview and more of a masterclass in turning the kernel of an idea into a global phenomenon. As we unfurl Aaron's na…
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Send us a text We all need time in nature to restore and renew. To find insight and creativity, to set big life goals and just to get away and restore our bodies to their factory settings. Escape the relentless march of the clock and find solace in the wilderness with Chris Grant and Charlie Crisp from Unyoked. This episode is the essence of a busi…
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Content Warning: This podcast episode contains sensitive content. Listener discretion is advised. Welcome to the third installment of a multi-part series where we delve into the troubling case surrounding Nathan Schultz, the son of former principal and school director Ken Schultz, who faced charges in 2023. In this episode, we hear from another alu…
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Send us a text Have you ever wondered how a self-described academic underachiever can morph into a powerhouse entrepreneur? Dr. Alex Allen, co-founder of Kortical joins us to share his transformation from a laid-back student to a PhD holder and AI innovator. His insights are a treasure trove for any budding founder, emphasising the significance of …
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Send us a text This latest episode peels back the curtain on Simon's life—an odyssey marked by a dyslexic childhood and the loss of his mother to cancer. These pivotal moments not only shaped his character but also propelled him toward innovating the tangled world of healthcare. Simon walks us through the inception of HypaIQ and its mission to stre…
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Send us a text Ever pondered taking a leap from a well-worn career path to the thrill of chasing a dream? That's precisely what Adam Rowland did, trading his corporate strategist hat for the intricate, frame-by-frame world of stop-motion animation. His narrative is not just a tale of career metamorphosis but a testament to the grit and artistry req…
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Content Warning: This podcast episode contains sensitive content. Listener discretion is advised. Welcome to the second installment of a multi-part series where we delve into the troubling case surrounding Nathan Schultz, the son of former principal and school director Ken Schultz, who faced charges in 2023. In this episode, we'll hear from a few m…
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Send us a text Meet Brooke Roberts, the dynamic co-founder and co-CEO of Sharesies, who joins us to share her journey from a curious child to a fintech innovator. Her story is a vibrant illustration of breaking the norms with her cofounders and crafting a platform that's reshaping how we approach investing and wealth protection. Brooke discusses th…
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Send us a text Dr. Leo Evans is an inspiration. From his humble beginnings in Dorset to becoming a Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, Leo's tale is one of ambition fuelled by early financial challenges. His story unfolds from a scholarship at a prestigious UK boarding school to his innovative leap into founding "The Profs" with his brother. We dig into wh…
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Send us a text Join me in a masterclass on things to consider legally as you navigate the earliest days of your StartUp. We get into raising capital, shareholders agreements, dividing equity amongst founders and even dive into how technology might start impacting on the legal profession. You can connect with Chris via LinkedIn and check him out at …
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Send us a text Michael Hartley shares his decades of experiences leading startups and in particular the importance of a strong partnership between a non-technical founder and a CTO and the emotional resilience required through financial ebbs and flows. You can connect with Michael on LinkedIn and check out Comply Pro.…
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Send us a text We step into the world of a new startup making it easier to tackle shared home ownership in New Zealand with Amy Stevens. Amy doesn't just share her story from her earlier days as a lawyer but she gives us the valuable insights she's learned as a startup founder and overcoming the hurdles first home buyers face. We also dive into som…
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Send us a text Have you ever been captivated by the sheer determination and strategic acumen that fuel a startup's rise to success? This episode promises a riveting narrative as Tom Batterbury, co-founder and chief strategy officer of Auror, joins me to discuss his entrepreneurial journey. Tom opens up about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, …
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Content Warning: This podcast episode contains sensitive content. Listener discretion is advised. Welcome to the first installment of a multi-part series where we delve into the troubling case surrounding Nathan Schultz, the son of former principal and school director Ken Schultz, who faced charges in 2023. In this episode, we'll hear from a few of…
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Send us a text I couldn't help but be inspired as Ben Gleisner, founder of Cogo as he takes us through his Eco-conscious tech journey—a transformation from being an economist in central government to becoming a voice for sustainable change as an entrepreneur. With a minimalist approach, Ben's life story is a compelling testament to how individual p…
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This week, we are joined by Cassie, a grandchild of the notorious architect of abuse, Keith Johnson. Cassie will provide listeners with a unique perspective on growing up in the Christian Centre Royal family and share her personal journey after her family relocated to a sister church in Texas. Tune in to gain insight into the complexities of life w…
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Send us a text Are you feeling the pull towards a career shift but can't seem to let go of the comfort zone? Kate Richardson, a career transition coach with a compelling backstory of her own, joins us to shed light on the often intimidating but ultimately rewarding world of mid-career changes. We dive into the essence of change, discussing why so m…
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Send us a text This episode welcomes James Fuller, the CEO and CoFounder of Hnry, who turned his and partner Claire's everyday conundrums into a smart business idea that's now a category defining business across Australia and New Zealand. In the episode we cover the challenges of moving from being a Founder to a CEO and Board member, the toughest e…
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Send us a text On our very first podcast episode (Ep 1) we interviewed Freddie just before he jumped on a plane to go and compete in the worlds coldest running race - a 230km jaunt across the Arctic Circle. In this episode he has done it. He survived to literally tell the tale. He recounts how the silence of snow-covered expanses can be deafening, …
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Send us a text Jerome was a high school dropout who became an outstanding entrepreneur in the world of Web3 and its confluence with payments and banking. This was a superbly raw and honest chat about the direction of digital cash, digital identity and fintech innovation and how Jerome and his team are building Immersve. In this episode we discuss t…
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Send us a text Priscilla Chand is the tenacious founder of Hire Her and a woman still deep in the weeds of her first StartUp. It's easy to only interview guests who have had years of StartUp experience and can quietly speak with hindsight and the significant financial exits they have had along the way. This chat was a little bit different. It is a …
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Send us a text Step into the world of Janine, a Kiwi crypto pioneer, as she takes us through her journey to becoming somewhat of the poster child of Kiwi tech. Janine and her brother took the leap into the unpredictable currents of digital finance with Easy Crypto. Navigating the cryptocurrency cosmos can be daunting. Janine takes us through a wond…
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Send us a text Embark on a journey through the intricate world of product leadership with "Tokes", the Kiwi OG of the space. From the early days of grappling with technological puzzles to his ascent as a product management guru. Tokes discusses the crucial relationship between founders and product leaders and even covers the role he played with Xer…
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