Finding Your Bliss

This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to charities supporting couples struggling with infertility! Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by Dr. Ari Baratz and Danna and Randi Grunberg to talk about the charities Modern Miracle Foundation and Fertility Matters Canada. Dr. Ari Baratz has been dedicated to womenÂs health and reproductive medicine for over 20 years. He is one of a select few physicians in Canada with the accreditation and the advanced level of training required for the care of people dealing with infertility and recurrent miscarriages. Dr. Baratz attended McGill University for his Bachelor of Science in Anatomy & Cell Biology (BSc) and the University of Western Ontario for his Medical Degree (MD) where he was recognized with distinction and for outstanding performance in obstetrics & gynecology. After completing his Obstetrics & Gynecology residency at the University of Toronto (FRCSC), Dr. Baratz was designated by the Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada with a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) at the University of Toronto. Upon joining CReATe, Dr. Baratz assumed a faculty position in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Toronto. Dr. Baratz has played an integral role in the Department of Gynecology at the New WomenÂs College Hospital, University of Toronto. He is a leader in Ambulatory Gynecology and Surgical education and has mentored many students, residents, and fellows in reproductive medicine. Through CReATe, WomenÂs College Hospital and the University of Toronto, Dr. Baratz continues his research in medical education and several aspects of clinical infertility and reproductive endocrinology. Focused on providing Âpatient-centred fertility care, Dr. BaratzÂs clinical interests include providing all forms of assisted reproductive technologies, reproductive endoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, and Reproductive Telemedicine (Ontario Telemedicine Network). A compassionate practitioner and dedicated researcher, Dr. Baratz has presented his research at several national and international forums.? Dr. Baratz has a special interest in all forms of third-party reproduction including anonymous and known egg/sperm donation and surrogacy. He has provided consultations on matters of reproductive medicine for intended parents throughout Ontario, across Canada and internationally. Dr. Baratz is an active member of the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Ontario, the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, the Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologists of Canada, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, the Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society, the American Society of Reproductive Medicine & the European Society for Human Reproduction. Dr. Baratz has been an Executive Board member for the WomenÂs College Hospital, the Medical Staff Association, and the WomenÂs College Hospital Alternate Funding Plan. Currently, he is Chair of the Ontario Medical Association Reproductive Biology Section and President, Board of Directors, Fertility Matters Canada. Recently, Dr. Baratz was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Modern Miracle Foundation. Also on the program are sisters Danna and Randi Grunberg who are the co-founders of the Modern Miracle Foundation! Danna Grunberg is an accomplished and inspiring leader with expertise in business and technical transformations with a demonstrated ability to deliver and exceed business goals. Her 15+ year journey in the corporate world includes management positions at CIBC, one of CanadaÂs largest banks. This experience is complemented by her passion for a charitable endeavour that she holds dear to her heart. Danna co-founded The Modern Miracle Foundation, a Canadian charity that helps fund fertility treatments for people who donÂt have the financial means to do so. She and her sister also started Mini Mod, an online kids clothing store which donates a portion of proceeds to Modern Miracle. Danna currently resides in Toronto, Ontario with her husband and their little modern miracle. Randi Grunberg is a marketing professional with almost 10 years of experience working in various growth-related roles, including at Google and Ritual Technologies. She currently works as a marketing consultant, using her expertise to help grow small to medium-sized businesses. Randi also runs an online kids clothing store, Mini Mod, that she co-founded with her sister. Prior to marketing, Randi worked at Ernst & Young where she obtained her CPA, CA designation. Randi has always been passionate about helping others. Most recently she co-founded a charity, The Modern Miracle Foundation, providing grants to those struggling to afford fertility treatments. Randi and her husband were fortunate to welcome their daughter via an incredible surrogate and their goal is to help others achieve their own dreams of having a family. For more on Finding Your Bliss you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by author Jennifer Silva Redmond to discuss her new book and incredible love story, "Honeymoon at Sea: How I Found Myself Living on a Small Boat"! Jennifer Silva Redmond is also an editor who blogs at www.jennyredbug.com and on the Substack newsletter "Honeymoon at Sea". Formerly Editor-in-Chief of Sunbelt Publications, an award-winning small press based in San Diego, she is now their Editor-at-Large. Acclaimed authors whose books she has edited include Jasmin Iolani Hakes, Judy Reeves, Daniel Reveles, Gayle Carline, and Eric Peterson. Jennifer is on the staff of the Southern California Writer's Conference and San Diego Writers, Ink. Her essays and short stories have appeared in "Science of Mind", "A Year in Ink" vol 11 & 12, and "Latinos in Lotusland". She was prose editor for "A Year in Ink", volume 3, and co-founded the critically acclaimed "Sea of Cortez Review" (1998-2001). Jennifer and artist-writer-teacher Russel Redmond live on their sailboat somewhere on the west coast of North America! For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by Neal Dlin, the founder and Artistic Director of Unsung Heroes Productions and the cast of Unsung Heroes to discuss their 10th Anniversary and final show! Neal Dlin is an award-winning practitioner and recognized thought leader in the areas of contact centres, and customer and employee experience. He has 30 years of experience across multiple industries, leading brands and digital start-ups, and he has proven results in service strategy development, employee and customer journey design, customer service and contact centre design and transformation. He is also the Founder of Chorus Tree Inc. a consulting firm that helps their clients achieve remarkable success in these areas. In 2009, NealÂs mother Barbara Pinchuk passed away. She was a single mom who raised three kids in poverty and was NealÂs unsung hero. Neal decided that he needed to do something to honour his momÂs life, and after being involved in a few community theatre shows, he decided to create Unsung Heroes Productions (UHP). In 2013, he produced his first show. The goal of UHP was to raise money for charities that mattered to Barbara, bring the community together and celebrate musical theatre. After 10 years, UHP has staged 12 productions, performed 280 songs, has had over 250 people involved as cast or crew and has donated almost $700,000 to charity. Most of what there is to know about Neal can be found by getting involved with the show. As cast, crew, sponsor or audience member, you can see firsthand the power of these shows, the community they foster, and the entertainment, laughter, music and love they nurture. It is the embodiment of what Barbara passed on to Neal and his siblings. It is her legacy. Neal is also the proud father of four amazing kids, Joshua, Brayden, Keaton and Lennon, as well as the very lucky husband to his beautiful wife and partner in life, Jaime Saibil. Judy Librach will also be joined by some of the original cast of Unsung Heroes, including Joanna Pearl, Aaron Luftspring, Deena Grossman and Laurie Goodman. To listen to the beautiful songs sung by the cast of Unsung Heroes, you can go to the following links: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5m6vXeDSOog https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tphfGHdcQA8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_QzFqKpZwU For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by Psychic Medium Bill Philipps! Bill Philipps is the author of "Expect the Unexpected", "Signs from the Other Side", and most recently, "Soul Searching: Tune In to Spirit and Awaken Your Inner Wisdom". His lifeÂs mission is to help people deal with the grief of losing loved ones by, as he puts it, Âbringing through validations, evidential information, and beautiful messages from Spirit, which heal and bring a sense of peaceÂ. He conducts individual and group readings and has appeared on high-profile television programs like Dr. Phil and Access Hollywood. He lives in Salem, OR. Tune in to hear a wonderful conversation about spirituality, wellness and grief, including a bonus meditation led by Bill himself! For more on Finding Your Bliss you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to an exciting new documentary all about Much Music called Â299 Queen Street WestÂ! Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by the visionary director of the film, Sean Menard, and Much MusicÂs iconic VJ, Erica Ehm! Sean Menard is a Canadian director and producer based out of Toronto. He specializes in pop culture documentaries. His previous film "The Carter Effect" premiered at TIFF (2017) and aired worldwide on Netflix and has been met with critical acclaim. "299 Queen Street West" is his third feature documentary and it made its world premiere at SXSW. This highly anticipated film will be launching on CRAVE following the culmination of its Canada-wide screening tour. Erica Ehm is an entrepreneur, media personality, and force for positive change. Originally a MuchMusic television host, Erica has harnessed her years in the spotlight to become a powerful keynote speaker focused on leadership and innovation. Known for conducting extraordinary interviews, Erica is an in-demand event host and facilitator. SheÂs co-founder of Ehm2 Speaking, offering presentation skills training. Erica is also considered a pioneer in content marketing, social media and community building. Under her leadership, for over 15 years as founder of the digital agency Ehm & Co. and the YMC.ca platform, her companies have earned over a dozen prestigious marketing and leadership awards, including a Governor GeneralÂs Innovation nomination. Since her companyÂs acquisition, she has remained on the leadership team as Chief Innovation Officer. Erica is a storyteller at heart. Her multimedia portfolio includes author, journalist, playwright, award-winning songwriter, and podcaster. Her remarkable ability to reinvent, influence, create and lead with relentless positivity is what lights Erica up. The Much Music Experience Tour begins with a Red Carpet Premiere at Roy Thomson Hall on Friday, September 22nd and the tour will continue all across Canada. For more information, tickets are available by going to 299queenstreetwest.com. For more on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by the "Joyful Coach Sophie Cliff! Sophie Cliff is a Positive Psychology Practitioner, qualified coach and bestselling author of "Choose Joy", who is coming to us from Leeds, England! Sophie holds a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology, hosts the chart-topping podcast, "Practical Positivity", and has over 500 hours of coaching experience. SheÂs had the pleasure of working with organizations such as FreddieÂs Flowers, Wild and Method, to help them bring joy back to the workplace, and her expertise is regularly cited in the national press. Prior to building her coaching and psychology practice, Sophie spent a decade climbing the corporate career ladder, working in sales and marketing at global organizations such as the Walt Disney Company and Hallmark Cards, and developing high-performing teams at smaller tech start-ups. Sophie lives in Leeds, UK, with her husband, Sam, and their cat, Lola. SheÂs a proud volunteer, a voracious bookworm, and an avid adventure-seeker. Sophie finds joy by hanging out with her nieces and nephew, cooking up a storm and getting out in nature. For more on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by award-winning journalist and anchor, Farah Nasser! Farah Nasser brings extensive experience to her role as Anchor of Global National, GlobalÂs flagship national evening newscast, on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays as well as many Global News specials. With over two decades of experience, she has reported on major events such as the death of Queen Elizabeth II from London, Joe BidenÂs election win from Washington, the London, ON terror attack that killed a Muslim family, and the Toronto van attack. She was the first journalist to be granted a one-on-one with PM Justin Trudeau after the country reopened after the pandemic lockdown in 2020 and has moderated key political debates including the main 2018 Ontario provincial election debate and the only 2018 Toronto mayoral broadcast debate. She is considered a trailblazer for being one of the first Canadian television journalists to challenge the status quo in her reporting on race and equity spearheading the Global News series "#FirstTimeIWasCalled", the television special "Living In Colour: Being Black in Canada", which won an Edward R. Murrow Award, and the History ChannelÂs four-part special, Canada Uncovered, which investigated past experiences of marginalized peoples. Nasser is also a back-to-back winner of the RTNDA Sam Ross Award for her viral commentaries "93 Killed a Day at the Barrel of a Gun" (2018) and "What if the fighting in Aleppo was happening in Toronto?" (2017) which was viewed 3.5 million times and used as a teaching aid in schools to explain the Syrian conflict. Nasser began her career with Rogers TV and has held various roles with Newstalk 1010, Toronto 1, A-Channel News, City TV, and CP24 before joining Global News. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan UniversityÂs Radio and Television Arts program, she also attended the University of Westminster in London, England and later interned for CNN in New Delhi, India. When not reporting on the dayÂs headlines, Nasser spends her time volunteering in the community. Passionate about championing the rights of women and girls, she is the celebrated ambassador for Plan Canada and a member of the International WomenÂs Forum, an invitation-only network of the most accomplished women in the world. She also sits on the board of directors of the Canadian Journalism Foundation and serves as a mentor for the Canadian Association of Journalists and for CivicAction, a non-profit that brings together senior and emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds. A sought-after speaker, Nasser delivered the popular TEDx Talk, "The Power of Intellectual Humility", and regularly speaks at community events and has worked with organizations such as Journalists for Human Rights, the Aga Khan Foundation, and the Economic Club of Canada. Nasser lives in Toronto with her husband and two children. She has a passion for travelling and has instilled that in her children, taking her young family to several regions in North and South America, Asia and Europe. This was a delightful one-on-one interview that weÂre so excited to share with you! For more on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by author Ruth Rakoff to discuss her new book "Untethered". Ruth Rakoff is a writer and the director of a non-profit organization. She has a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from the University of Toronto. She is grateful for the privilege of writing and making art. Born in Montreal, Rakoff published her first book, a memoir titled "When My World Was Very Small", in 2010. Rakoff weaves personal experience into fictional characters and narratives in Untethered, her first novel. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. To listen to the beautiful song played in today's episode, "A Case of You" by Joni Mitchell, you can go to the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YuaZcylk_o For more on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, we have a show devoted to back-to-school 2023! Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by parenting expert Alyson Schafer! Alyson is back on the show again to share all of the tips, tricks and things you can expect for back-to-school 2023. Alyson is a family counsellor and one of CanadaÂs most recognized parenting experts. She is the resident expert on many national TV and radio shows, as well as hosting her own TV show "The Parenting Show" and the podcast "Parenting The Adlerian Way". She has three best-selling parenting books with Harper Collins Canada: "Breaking The Good Mom Myth", "Honey I Wrecked The Kids" and "AinÂt MisbehavinÂ". Alyson has spoken on stages all around the globe, including Bulgaria, Uruguay, Belgium, Switzerland and more. Besides conducting workplace wellness webinars, and parenting classes, Alyson also trains counsellors and teachers. Brands such as Dove, Facebook, Earth Rangers, Huggies, and Labatts have hired Alyson as a consultant and spokesperson for their marketing programs that involve family products. Alyson helped establish two nursery schools and still works closely with elementary school boards in her region. She leads an active online community for parents of teens and tweens with a mission to raise the next generation of global leaders committed to social equality, inclusion, diversity and democracy. The host Judy Librach is also delighted to welcome Leslie Gottlieb to the program. Leslie is the VP of Marketing for SmartbottleÂ, a revolutionary, eco-friendly and reusable water bottle. And thereÂs a Smartbottle giveaway too! Perfect for students, parents and the whole family! To get in on this exciting giveaway visit @theblissminute on Instagram for all of the contest details. Leslie studied Theatre Arts at the University of Victoria, where she graduated with distinction and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. She was then accepted into the prestigious Radio and Television Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University, furthering her education in the realm of media and broadcasting. Leslie began her professional career in radio, working as an on-air personality for 92.5 Jack FM and The Fan 590. She then found her niche in television, producing both live-action and animated children's programs at DHX Media on shows like "That's So Weird" and "The Latest Buzz". After her time in television, her entrepreneurial spirit led her to co-found KLP, a design-driven video production company specializing in producing original and branded content for global brands like Sony PlayStation, TD Bank and National Ballet of Canada, just to name a few. At KLP, Leslie steered a wide range of productions from ideation through to launch across all media platforms. After several years of successfully leading her company, Leslie stepped back from the business, to start her family and become a Mom to her two sons. While on mat leave, Leslie further honed her skills by earning her Real Estate license, enhancing her professional versatility. As Leslie's maternity leave concluded, she stepped into her most recent and meaningful role as Vice President of Marketing for SmartbottleÂ, Your Reusable Bottle for Life. There she blends her extensive background in media production, marketing and advertising with her passion for health, wellness, and eco-conscious living. With heartfelt dedication, Leslie is grateful to be spearheading the team that is introducing Smartbottle to a global audience, empowering people to stay hydrated while helping the planet too  a mission she is wholeheartedly committed to. For more on Finding Your Bliss, you can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio

This week on Finding Your Bliss, Life Coach and Bliss Expert Judy Librach is joined by award-winning actress Helena-Alexis Seymour! Helena-Alexis was born in Canada and is known for her exceptional talent and screen presence. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Jessica Wu in the "Chronicles of Jessica Wu", earning her the Best Actress Award twice at the Vegas Movie Awards (in 2020 and 2023), the Best Actress award at the Toronto Film Channel Awards (in 2021), and landing her on the 2019 Primetime Emmy Ballot. In addition to her success on the small screen, Helena-Alexis is a two-time winner of the Ottawa FACES Best Actress Award, as well as a 2015 Black Canadian Awards nominee for Best Actress. With an impressive acting career spanning several years, Helena-Alexis has appeared in a range of notable films, including "xXx: Return of Xander Cage" (2017), "Birdman" (2014), "Beauty and the Beast" (2012), and many more. However, her journey in the entertainment industry started at a young age when she landed her first acting gig at just 10 years old, playing the lead in a national commercial for POST Golden Raisin Crisp Cereal. As an emerging actress with a natural talent for the screen, Helena-Alexis continued to land significant roles, such as playing Vanessa Williams in the recurring VH1 Christmas film, "Diva's Christmas Carol", at the age of 15. With her impressive skills and undeniable passion for acting, Helena-Alexis has proven herself to be a remarkable talent in the industry and a true force to be reckoned with. For more on Finding Your Bliss. You can follow us @theblissminute on Instagram and Facebook. Or you can visit our online magazine at findingyourbliss.com and take one step closer to finding your bliss. Listen live every Saturday at 1pm on Zoomer Radio