This week on Uncorked we had the pleasure of chatting with Jackie Robinson. Jackie’s journey is truly inspiring. She started as a nurse in British Columbia’s healthcare system but took an unexpected turn that led her to where she is now—a healthcare strategy leader at Vancouver Coastal Health. She’s also a recent graduate, a mother of three, and a …

We have a very special episode of Uncorked coming at you this week. The man, the myth, the legend Mike Desjardins, CEo of ViRTUS, is joining us to celebrate a major milestone for us- the acquisition of the Corker Collective by ViRTUS. To commemorate this moment, Steph and Mike are hoping on the mic to riff on all things leadership and the future. T…

This week on Uncorked we have a very special guest, Whistler's own Jackie Dickinson, a devoted mom, partner, and community leader in Whistler. Jackie shares her story, reflecting on her 15-year career at Whistler Community Services, a place she passionately believes in. She lets us in on how her initial struggle to feel at home in Whistler and reco…

This week on Uncorked we are so lucky to have the incredible Mariat Jibril, a woman with a truly inspiring story. Mariat currently works in the financial sector and runs her own consulting business, where she proudly calls herself the Chief Happiness Officer! This title could not be more fitting. In this episode, she opens up about her journey from…

We are SO excited to welcome Lauren Kuntz to the pod today! Lauren is a dynamic and incredible human who is making waves not only in the world of energy and climate change but also in female sports! She is the CEO of an energy startup, a seasoned athlete and is driven to challenge the status quo in both fields. This woman does it all folks and it i…

Today, we're diving deep with Kathy Andrews, a leadership development guru based right here in the Pacific Northwest! Kathy brings a unique perspective to the world of leadership, infused with her South African roots and a deep emphasis on human connection. In this chat Steph and Kathy explore Kathy's journey from South Africa to the beauty of Nort…

Today on Uncorked, we've got a real treat for you. Steph is chatting with Eric Pateman, the Chief Experience Officer at the Vancouver International Airport. And let me tell ya, if you haven't experienced landing in Vancouver, you're missing out big time! Eric's not your average exec. He's all about humanizing the airport experience while embracing …

Cec and Steph are back this week to talk all things goals and habits for Spring! They dive into what's making them laugh these days, from sunshine to rain and even Mercury retrograde. This convo is packed with so much goodness including how different this Spring feels, the joy of new beginnings, navigating challenges, embracing struggle and support…

On this week's episode of Uncorked, we're diving into the life and adventures of Noah Bloom, co-founder of RunGo. But before he was changing the way we explore the world through an app, Noah was just a guy you might have bumped into at a bike shop in Vancouver. Flash forward to today, and he's racing long distances, promoting RunGo at running races…

We have a very special guest, the one and only Dr. Julie Colwell, aka Dr. J! Dr. J is a psychologist (student of the psyche, aka the soul) who has spent her career developing and refining methods for individuals, couples, families, groups, and organizations to shift out of energy-draining power struggles into reconnection, innovation, and flow. Ste…

Steph is sitting down with a very special guest this week, Dr. Russell Kennedy aka the Anxiety MD! Dr. Russell is a physician, neuroscience expert, somatic intuitive, certified yoga instructor and a meditation teacher and also one of the leading voices on how to deal with anxiety! Steph and Dr. Russell are diving deep into all things anxiety includ…

Welcome back to another episode of Uncorked! Today, we've got someone on the mic who's got us totally hooked – Anessa Fike, the genius shaking up how we see work and its impact on our lives. You know those moments when you stumble upon someone online, and you just vibe with their energy? That's exactly what happened with Anessa. We've been followin…

This week we have a bit of a throwback for you, a very, very special throwback! It's a throwback to when Brian Tracy jumped on our Goal Club two years ago and it is just too good not to share with you all. If you aren't already familiar with Brian, he is a world renowned motivational speaker and self development author of over 80 books! He has a li…

We are so excited to have returning Vancouverite Amy Chan on the pod today! Amy is a relationship expert, entrepreneur and author of the best incredibly popular "Breakup Bootcamp" as well as the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the relationship and lifestyle website, Heart Hackers Club . Amy is sitting down with Steph to dive into so many aspects of …

We just had to revisit this convo with Will Guidara, restaurateur extraordinaire and author of the incredible book “Unreasonable Hospitality”! One of our favourite convos of 2023! Steph just had to have him on the podcast after reading what she calls “the best business and leadership book I read in 2022”! In this episode we are diving into “hospita…

We are SO excited for this week’s guest, Ludo the mastermind aka CEO and CO-founder behind Foxfold, the coolest thing to happen to toilet paper since, well, toilet paper! Ludo spills all the beans about how Foxfold went from just an idea bouncing around in his head to a full-blown revolution in the TP world. In this episode Steph and Ludo are break…

We LOVED this conversation with Judy so much we just had to revisit it, in case you missed it. Judy's wisdom is something we come back to often and are always so honoured to share in conversation with her!! Judy is a Vancouver legend through and through and has worked with many brands for many reasons - she has founded, built, and successfully sold…

We are SO stoked to welcome the wild, adventurous, mountain man, Kristian Manietta, onto the pod this week to riff on what Steph likes to call “The Kristian Method!” Kristian and his amazing wife Charlotte are the co-founders of Endurance Specific Coaching and they are up for crazy challenges in life! This conversation with Kristian goes to so many…

We are SO excited to have Aprajita Jain, Chief Marketing and Brand Evangelist from Google, on Uncorked this week! Aprajita's unique background—born into an Indian family, raised in Germany, and working for Google in the US for 20 years—has shaped the person she has become and the incredible work she does. Steph and Aprajita dive into her multicultu…

Deep exhale, it's February friends. And Steph and Cec are back on the mic to share some big (and exciting) news for Team Corker. The acorn-of-an-idea that started this business called recruiting has come to an end. We have closed the recruiting chapter and will remain committed to developing human potential through training and coaching programs. O…

We are SO excited to have Lindsay Housman on the pod this week!! Lindsay is someone who wears many hats including mom of two, digital transformation leader, founder and CEO and recreational athlete, to name a few! Lindsay is making incredible waves in the female sports world with her new company Hettas, a performance footwear brand that is creating…

This episode with the one and only Seth Godin was one of our favourite convos of all time so we wanted to re-release it for all our Uncorked friends that may have missed it!! Our dear friend, Seth Godin, is back on the pod and it sitting down with Steph to let us in on the stories behind his new book, "The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for …

This week in their first solo episode of 2024 Steph and Cecily are talking all things goal setting! That is, goals in your own time and when they fit, for you! After 2 beautiful weeks of rest and leaning into the "boredom" of not having plans over the holiday break they are back with full appreciation and hope of what 2024 will bring and are sharin…

Today we have a very special guest! Terence Reilly, the President of Stanley, the infamous brand with the quenchers we are all obsessed with! Steph and Terence are talking all things goals and habits as we step into a new year and the building of a brand and lifestyle that has taken the world by storm. Steph and Terence explore so many exciting ave…

Welcome to 2024 and the first Uncorked podcast of the year friends! We are stoked to have a guest on the mic today from across the pond, Oliver Corkery!! It isn't every day you find another Corker and especially one is also the CEO of his own family business, The Corker Collective So when Steph discovered Oliver, his company and the incredible work…

This week we have a very special Uncorked episode for you!! Cecily and Steph sat down with Zach and Dean from the “A Little More Good” podcast to talk all things habits, letting go, and setting ourselves up for success in the new year! And we just had to share this episode with our Uncorked community as well because it’s packed with SO much end of …

This week we are so lucky to bring back a boomerang guest that we just LOVE! The one and only Roselle Gonsalves is back on the mic with Steph and has a new title of author that we just must celebrate! Roselle has written a beautiful memoir, , that Steph had the pleasure of reading before it was available to the public and to say she couldn't put it…

We are SO excited to bring you this week's episode with the one and only Stephen Bailey! You may know Stephen as the long time CMO of the Fluevog Shoes but on top of that he is truly a genius at creating and building community. And that is exactly what Steph and Stephen dive into in this conversation. They are talking all things community; the powe…

We are SO stoked to have Mandy King on the mic with us this week. Mandy King is a holistic nutritionist and Founder and CEO of HEAL, a company on a mission to make healthy eating easy and enjoyable so that you truly stick with it! Steph recently saw Mandy speak at the latest Disrupt HR event in Vancouver on the subject of health in the workplace, h…

We are so excited for this week's episode with the incredible Cathy Thorpe! Cathy is a long standing CEO with a company called Nurse Next Door where she has been for almost a decade! It is no small feat to be at the helm of supporting the mostly the next generation that is needing health care at home. And this episode is extra special as it comes o…

We are SO excited to welcome Dan Nelken to Uncorked this week. Dan is a master copywriter, Creative Director and author of the book “A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters". After reading his book Steph knew she just had to sit down with Dan and pick his brain about the inner workings of his creative process and how he handles that pesky inner critic we…

Cec and Steph are hoping on the mic this week to reflect on what they want to bring into the last 50 days of the year. Yes that's right, there are only 50 days left of 2023! And instead of throwing in the towel on what may have been a difficult year, we think it may just be the perfect opportunity to shift our mindset and make the most of these las…

Steph is jumping on the mic with the one and only Amanda Casgar, and we could not be more stoked. Steph has known Amanda for 15 years, through many iterations of self as Amanda forged a path of self development that is just so cool to be a witness to. Amanda is a true force behind creating community of choice, and bringing values aligned people tog…

We are so stoked for this week's guest, the creative genius Cait Wharton!! Cait is a long time friend of Steph and Team Corker and is the design mastermind behind the original and continuing evolution of the Corker brand! Cait is the founder and creative director of Studio Millie as well as an avid gardener and mother of golden retrievers. We were …

We are SO stoked for this episode with the incredible Karen Stark! Karen is a one of a kind human with a passion and fire for creating things and is up to amazing things including working with BC Bike Race to host their annual 7 day race event and most recently has started her own Bike Festival in Squamish for anyone identifying as female. We just …

Cec and Steph are back this week with a new episode on the power of "checking in" and creating a mental health toolbox. Remembering to check in with ourselves, our friends, coworkers and family is so important and there are so many ways simple ways we can do this, including friend of the pod Jackie Carr's favourite question "How are you really?". I…

We are SO excited for this true "goals alive" episode with Trevor White, founder of Dogged. Steph is sitting down with Trevor as he is almost a year into launching his incredible online store, Dogged, which is not only a dog store but an educational hub, enriching the lives of pups and their guardians, a place where curious dog people can come and …

We are SO excited to have the wonderful Marika Richoz on the pod this week! Marika is a woman of many "ands" and we are here for it! Marika is a chef, a kundalini yoga teacher, a counselor and SO much more. She is truly an inspiration in the art of stepping into any and all versions of ourselves and shows us the beauty of following your passions an…

We have a sweet bonus episode for you this week friends!! Steph sat down with the one and only Duke Stump to speak all things "unlearning business as usual" and dive into the incredible online course that Duke is offering right now. If you aren't familiar with Duke, he was recently cited by Forbes as one of the top 50 Game-Changing CMO’s, and has s…

Today we have a very special guest and episode for you! Steph is sitting down with renowned coach, speaker, best-selling author and long-time friend Kemi Nekvapil! This one has been a long time coming, we had the privilege of recording a couple months back and saved this episode to celebrate the release of her new book "Power: A woman's guide to li…

Happy September friends! Steph and Cecily are back on the mic this week talking all things new season, new intentions and new habits. September really does feel like a fresh start for many of us as the kids go back to school and the days get a bit cooler and shorter and we love to see it as a new opportunity for implementing changes! It's really th…

We are SO excited to share today's episode with the perfect September guest, the one and only May Globus. May is so many things, including a producer and host of The Craft podcast and a founder and certified sound therapy practitioner. This episode is just so fitting as we roll into the back to work/school energy of September as we talk about caree…

This week our favourite head recruiter, professional connector and unofficial mayor of Kerrisdale is back on the mic with Steph to riff on what it looks like heading back to work and school after a summer hiatus. Lana and Steph are diving right into what the current job market looks like and may look like come September, the power of community whil…

We are SO stoked to have the one and only Kendall Barber on the pod today!! Kendall is the co-founder of the amazing Poppy Barley, a brand that is changing the shoe, accessory and apparel game! Kendall's approach to living a full life, running a business with intention and just being a full human is downright inspiring. In this episode Kendall is g…

This week Steph is sitting down with a very old friend from the original Lululemon days, Vanessa Foerster! Vanessa is so many things including an incredible Mental Endurance Coach, and obsessive dog mom and a passionate triathlete! This episode is extra special as it is a two parter, we connected with Vanessa before and after the finish line of a v…

This week Steph is hopping on the mic with the one and only Juno Kim! If you are from Vancouver, or even if you are not, you may know Juno from his previous work as a renowned chef, photographer and all around creative being. But these days Juno is exploring a life beyond labels and considers himself a “Generalist” which we absolutely love. Juno is…

This week Steph and Cec are jumping on the mic to contemplate some questions worth asking this summer season. Questions like.. What is going on for you? If I had all the time in my day today, how would I want to spend each moment? What is it time to let go of? If I wasn’t scared, what would I do? And so many more. They are diving into how self refl…

This week on Uncorked, Steph is sitting down with a new and special friend, Tara Robertson. Tara is someone we are in awe of. We absolutely love the way Tara speaks about the work she is doing and how she is showing up in the world and for what really matters. Tara is a DEI coach, a leadership coach, a mentor and a beacon of light and hope for wome…

We are SO excited to have four women on the podcast, Meghan, Olivia, Kaileigh and Mariya that are doing something so cool in the world. These four women make up the quad tandem world championship women's team, the only women's team and team Corker is super stoked to be behind them in this year's quest to ride 800 kilometers in the name of raising m…

This week Steph is hopping on the mic with an incredible human being, Kristina Simmons, the founder and managing partner at Overwater ventures, an early stage venture capital firm that helps founders turn breakthrough technologies that better the health of people and the planet into scalable businesses people love! Kristina and her story were recen…