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Episode 12: Emotion v. Numbers – when is it necessary to pull the plug or make big changes with your business?

October 23, 2020 admin Small Business 21:2720.6 MB 0 Comments

Entrepreneurs and small business owners work hard at building their business and change or letting go can be the hardest thing to do when you are passionate about your...

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 21:27 | Recorded on October 23, 2020
Episode 11: How to respond to a pandemic? Make more Chocolate Croissants!

August 31, 2020 admin Small Business 20:0819.3 MB 0 Comments

Meet Phil and Alexandra, a remarkable husband and wife team that own and operate Saving Thyme Catering and Patisserie in Burlington. Hear their story on how they quickly revamped...

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 20:08 | Recorded on August 28, 2020
Episode 10: Social Justice in an “Era of Accountability”

July 31, 2020 admin Social Justice & The Power of Youth 1:26:2379.1 MB 0 Comments

Youth have lots to say on the subject of social justice. And with social media tools and smart phones at their fingertips, they share and know faster than any...

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 1:26:23 | Recorded on July 30, 2020
Episode 9: Social Justice and The Power of Youth – Part 2

June 26, 2020 admin Social Justice & The Power of Youth 45:1043.4 MB 0 Comments

The tragic death of George Floyd triggered a ripple effect of global protests fuelled by the energy and instant ability of youth to mobilize. Our social justice panel discuss...

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 45:10 | Recorded on June 26, 2020
Episode 8: Social Justice and The Power of Youth – Part 1

June 19, 2020 admin Social Justice & The Power of Youth 36:2134.9 MB 0 Comments

The tragic death of George Floyd triggered a ripple effect of global protests fuelled by the energy and instant ability of youth to mobilize. Our social justice panel discuss...

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 36:21 | Recorded on June 19, 2020
Episode 7: LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND

May 29, 2020 admin Leadership during COVID-19 27:5527.3 MB 0 Comments

A candid conversation with Jane McKenna, MPP (Burlington) on the Provincial fight against COVID-19, the rise in popularity of Premier Doug Ford and how to stand up for the...

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 27:55 | Recorded on May 29, 2020
Episode 6: DEATH & DYING – Saying goodbye to loved ones during COVID-19.

May 15, 2020 admin Leadership during COVID-19 27:3826.5 MB 0 Comments

Death and Dying – it’s a dark topic and yet, it’s a normal part of life. COVID-19 has changed the way we say goodbye to loved ones. Join me...

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 27:38 | Recorded on May 16, 2020
Episode 5: “Local Action to Global Pandemic” – a conversation with our Burlington Mayor, Marianne Meed Ward

May 8, 2020 admin Leadership during COVID-19 37:4936.3 MB 0 Comments

The City of Burlington Is leading the way on many fronts in the fight against COVID-19. Listen to a conversation with our Burlington Mayor, Marianne Meed Ward, talking about...

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 37:49 | Recorded on May 9, 2020
Episode 4: Front & Centre – The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, speaks on the new realities of Parliament in the common fight against COVID-19

April 30, 2020 admin Leadership during COVID-19 27:3727.3 MB 0 Comments

An interview with The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development. Our Member of Parliament and youngest Parliamentarian ever to be appointed to Cabinet, shares her day to day realities...

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 27:37 | Recorded on April 30, 2020
Episode 3: Staying Healthy during COVID-19

April 22, 2020 admin Leadership during COVID-19 28:5527.8 MB 0 Comments

Interview with Kevin Brady, Director, Corporate Health, NFP Canada, Director, Advica Health & Canadian Triathlete In our conversation with Community Leader and Health Guru, Kevin Brady, you will be...

Download file | Play in new window | Duration: 28:55 | Recorded on April 21, 2020

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Episode 12: Emotion v. Numbers – when is it necessary to pull the plug or make big changes with your business?

October 23, 2020 admin 21:27 0 Comments

Entrepreneurs and small business owners work hard at building their business and change or letting go can be the hardest thing...

Episode 11: How to respond to a pandemic? Make more Chocolate Croissants!

August 31, 2020 admin 20:08 0 Comments

Meet Phil and Alexandra, a remarkable husband and wife team that own and operate Saving Thyme Catering and Patisserie in Burlington. ...

Episode 7: LEAVING NO ONE BEHIND

May 29, 2020 admin 27:55 0 Comments

A candid conversation with Jane McKenna, MPP (Burlington) on the Provincial fight against COVID-19, the rise in popularity of Premier Doug...

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Karmel Sakran

The Scotch Friday Chat Lounge has been growing in my head for years.

Professionally, I am the managing lawyer at Green Germann Sakran law firm in Burlington, otherwise known as GGS Law (www.ggslaw.ca).

Being the son of a grocer, I have worked all my life from the age of 7. It all started with a broom stick and evolved into running every aspect of the 16-hour day 7 day week business operation after school, weekends, holidays and summer vacations. It is best described as a bird in a cage – and the store counter was my studio where it all happened....my love to communicate with people.

This podcast is my opportunity to do what I enjoy most – speak with people – and, better yet, share the conversation with you – the listener.