by kerry | May 22, 2018 | Blog, Emcee, Spotlight
One of the best things about TEDxWinnipeg is that not only does it provide a forum for learning, discussion, and idea-sharing, but it’s also a great opportunity to meet some of Winnipeg’s best thinkers, activists, and movers and shakers in general. As you may know...
by kerry | May 22, 2018 | Blog, Spotlight
1. What’s your connection to Winnipeg, or Manitoba? I grew up on the farm in southwestern Manitoba, but I have been in Winnipeg since I was 18. Well, other than a 12 year gap when i was in Japan. So let’s see – most of my adult life. Over half of my adult life. But...
by kerry | May 18, 2018 | Blog, Inspiration, Spotlight
1. What’s on your playlist at the moment? I love A Tribe Called Red. 2. How did you come up with your idea, and how did you develop it into something shareable? I have worked my entire career and life with Indigenous wisdom. Over the last 4 years, I have focused on...
by kerry | May 16, 2018 | Blog, Inspiration, Spotlight
1. How do you want to be remembered? Fondly… as a compassionate person who cared from himself, those near him and helped others to engage life well… also as the ice-tree, kiteboarding guy 2. Who’s going to play you in the movie of your life? Kumail Nanjiani from “the...
by kerry | May 14, 2018 | Blog, Spotlight
1. Why are you excited to speak at TEDxWinnipeg? I have loved TED and TEDx Talks for years, they are inspiring, educational and sometimes just downright entertaining. I always feel that I have learned something new from each talk I watch and the opportunity to be...
by kerry | May 11, 2018 | Blog, Inspiration, Spotlight
1. What do you do for a living and why? I am an Associate Professor in the Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences at the University of Manitoba. I love teaching undergraduate and graduate students who will become leaders in the field of Canadian nutrition...
by kerry | May 9, 2018 | Blog, Inspiration, Spotlight
1. What motivates you? Learning is one factor that motivates me; learning that comes from reading, from adventure and engaging with others, and from my students. Time often has little meaning when I’m reading. I can easily lose myself in book that sweeps me into the...
by kerry | May 7, 2018 | Blog, Inspiration, Spotlight
1. What is your motto? Right now as I’m starting my business it would have to be: “Persistence overcomes resistance” 2. Why are you excited to speak at TEDxWinnipeg? I will be surrounded by people that are way smarter than I am. Learning from all the other speakers...
by kerry | May 3, 2018 | Blog, Inspiration, Spotlight
1. What do you do for a living and why? I am a therapist at Conexus Counseling, helping people remove the barriers that interfere with them being able to live the lives and have the relationships they desire. I get to partner with clients in helping them to feel their...
by kerry | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog, Spotlight
1. Why are you excited to speak at TEDxWinnipeg? I think TED talks have the ability to change the world, and so I’m excited just to be a small part of the TED community. 2. What’s the best book you read last year? The Vital Question by Nick Lane. 3. Complete this...
by kerry | Apr 27, 2018 | Blog, Inspiration, Spotlight
1. What is your idea worth spreading? The focus of my presentation is on migration and the flow of individuals across borders. We represent immigrants and refugees who are struggling to find peace and security for themselves and their families. The purpose of my talk...
