Education Episodes

🎙️ Welcome to a very special episode of Coffee with Convery ☕️ Today, I am honored to share the story of Marcial Quinones, a father of four 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 with an MBA 🎓, who has been navigating more than a decade of challenges in his pursuit of steady employment 💼. Marcial’s journey is one of resilience, determination, and the will to keep moving forward 💪, even when faced with overwhelming adversity. Despite submitting over 1,500 job applications 📄, navigating the ever-changing landscape of tech 💻, ...

Welcome to Coffee with Convery ☕️, the podcast where we explore career journeys 🚀, diversity in the workplace 🌈, and empowering advice for talent 💪. Today I'm thrilled to be joined by Mathias Memmel 👨‍⚖️, a lawyer at Fasken specializing in litigation and dispute resolution ⚖️. Mathias brings a unique and multifaceted perspective to our conversation. He holds a Doctor of Law degree from York University's Osgoode Hall Law School 🎓, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Politic...

Hey there, changemakers 🌍 and animal lovers 🐾❤️! Welcome to another wild and wonderful 🦁 episode of Coffee With Convery☕️🎙️. Today, I am welcoming Cogie Cogan, a Huron University student, studying and pursuing their Honors Bachelor of Arts, Animal Ethics + Globalization Studies (double major) expected to graduate in 2025. 🎓 We’re diving 🏊‍♂️ into a conversation that’s going to make your heart purr 😻 and your mind soar 🌈! We’ve got a true champion 🏆 for our furry 🐕, feathered 🦜, and scaled 🦎 f...

🎙️ Welcome to Coffee with Convery, the podcast where we explore the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of inspiring individuals. Today, we have A.J. Stanat, a multi-faceted talent from the University of Windsor 💙💛. A.J. recently made waves 🌊 in the Ontario University Athletics championships, finishing first 🥇 in men's weight throw and shotput and earning the prestigious title of Male Field Athlete of the Year for 2024 🏆. But there's more to A.J. than just athletics—he's also a dedicated Kines...

Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery ☕, where we dive into the journeys of inspiring individuals making waves in their respective fields. 🌊 Today, I have the pleasure of hosting Luke Komiskey 🎙️, the Managing Director and Founder of DataDrive. 📊 Luke is a visionary in the world of data analytics, helping organizations turn their data into actionable insights without the headache of managing infrastructure or a large team. 💡🔍 A Graduate of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and ba...

From Life Journeys to Career Triumphs, It's time for Coffee with Convery! Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with Sam Goodwin, a remarkable individual whose life story reads like an adventure novel. 📚🌍 Sam is not only an entrepreneur and professional speaker but also one of the few people in history to have traveled to all 193 countries in the world. 🧳🌎 His journey, however, took an unexpected turn when he was captured and wrongfully imprisoned in Syria. 😰 Sam's new book, 'Saving Sa...

On today's episode of Coffee With Convery, I'm thrilled to have Nathan Yeung, a dynamic and visionary leader who is pushing the boundaries of digital marketing and operational efficiency 🚀💻. Nathan is the Vice President of CMO Services at Find Your Audience Marketing Partner, where he's been making waves for over seven years 🌊. Nathan's journey is anything but ordinary 🎢. With a unique background that blends finance 💰, consulting 📊, and marketing 📣, he brings a holistic approach to business gr...

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery! ☕ Today, we are thrilled to have a special guest with us, Avi Hacker. Avi is an AI strategist and visionary consultant, best known as the founder of The AI Consulting Network. With a unique blend of expertise in artificial intelligence and a background in law ⚖️, real estate 🏢, and accounting 📊, Avi has dedicated his career to helping businesses harness the power of AI to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and unlock new opportunities. 🚀 Avi’s ...

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery! Today, we have the inspiring Sohaib Zekry joining us. Seven years ago, Sohaib arrived in Canada 🍁 with limited English, ready to pursue a Business Degree in Entrepreneurship and Innovation 📚at Dalhousie University. Graduating during the COVID job market, Sohaib navigated his way through over ten jobs 💼. Now a Commercial Insurance Advisor at BrokerLink in Halifax, Sohaib also founded The Golden Method, where he shares unfiltered, no-nonsens...

Meet the MAC Students of UWindsor: The Final Bonus Track in Our Summer Series! 🎉🏁 Today, as we present the grand finale in our summer series: “Meet the MAC Students of UWindsor,” we’re thrilled to feature two more exceptional Master of Applied Computing students who are ready to make their mark in the tech world! Jahnavi Jogi: From Software Engineering to Applied Computing 💻 Jahnavi brings a rich background in software engineering to her Master’s in Applied Computing at the University of Wind...

🎙️ Welcome to Coffee with Convery, the podcast that brings you insights from rising stars, emerging talent, and experienced professionals making a difference. Today, as we continue the exciting series: "Meet the MAC Students of UWindsor," we're featuring two more exceptional Master of Applied Computing students who are ready to make their mark in the tech world! 🌍 🚀 Parneet Kaur: A seasoned Backend Developer with 5+ years of experience, Parneet brings a wealth of knowledge in C++, C, and Java....

Welcome to Coffee with Convery, the podcast that brings you insights from rising stars, emerging talent and experienced professionals making a difference. Today we’re continuing our exciting series: “Meet the MAC Students of UWindsor.” Let’s dive into the stories of three more exceptional Master of Applied Computing students who are ready to make an impact in the tech world! 🧠 Meet Patel is an experienced Software Developer with over 1.5 years of professional experience, Meet specializes in Fu...

Welcome to Coffee with Convery, the podcast that brings you insights from rising stars, emerging talent and experienced professionals making a difference. Today we’re kicking off an exciting new series: “Meet the MAC Students of UWindsor.” Let’s dive into the stories of two exceptional Master of Applied Computing students who are ready to make an impact in the tech world this September! 💻 Bhuvaneshvar Narayan: A DevOps enthusiast with over 2 years of experience, Bhuvaneshvar excels in cloud so...

Welcome to Coffee with Convery, ☕️🎙️ the podcast where we dive deep into the journeys of inspiring professionals who are shaping the digital landscape. 🌐 🚀 Today, we have a special guest joining us from the heart of Toronto, Ontario. Tad Chisti is the Digital Experience Practice Leader at IBM, where he leads a dynamic team of over 120 consultants. 👥💡 With a diverse background in nanotechnology engineering and over nine years of experience at IBM, 🧬📈 Tad has driven some of the largest digital tr...

Welcome to Coffee with Convery, ☕️ the podcast where we dive into inspiring stories over a warm cup of coffee. Today, we have a special guest who is not just building with bricks but also building communities and dreams. 🏗️ Meet Charlie Jeffers, the remarkable teenager behind "Pass the Bricks." Charlie started Pass the Bricks with a simple yet powerful mission: to collect used LEGO bricks, 🧱 clean and sanitize them, 🧼 and then repurpose them into new sets for children in need. His journey bega...

🎉 Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery, where we bring you the brightest minds and most inspiring voices in media, entertainment, and beyond. Today we have a truly special guest joining us. He’s an award-winning digital and broadcast executive producer with 20 years of experience, known not only for his exceptional work but also for his empathetic leadership. Our guest today is Jodie Davis. Jodie is renowned for his role as the co-executive producer of Entertainment Tonight Canada...

In today's episode of Coffee with Convery ☕, we're diving into the world of talent acquisition and recruitment with a seasoned expert who has made his mark across a range of industries. Joining us today is Julien Simões, a Senior Talent Leader with extensive experience connecting innovative tech companies with the right candidates, focusing on areas such as tech 💻, product 📦, and data 📊. Currently based in Lyon, France, Julien's journey in talent acquisition spans companies of all sizes, from ...

🎉🎉 Welcome to the 180th episode of Coffee with Convery! 🎉🎉 Four years and counting, I'm beyond excited to mark this milestone with you. Thank you for joining us on this incredible journey of conversations, insights, and inspiration. Here's to many more episodes of empowering change and celebrating dynamic leaders and their careers! ☕ Empowering Change & Transformation with Justina Ikwu Today, we're thrilled to have Justina Ikwu, a powerhouse in strategy and transformation, join us. With an MB...

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery! Today, we're joined by a remarkable guest, Kareem Brochu, the President of the Canadian Association of Business Students (CABS). With over 70,000 business students under his leadership, Kareem's strategic prowess and financial acumen have propelled CABS to new heights. As President, Kareem is not only responsible for developing and executing strategic plans but also for overseeing operational efficiency, identifying growth opportunities, an...

Welcome to Coffee with Convery ☕️, the podcast where we celebrate diversity, inclusion, and success stories!🏳️‍🌈 Today, we have a special guest whose journey embodies resilience, innovation, and advocacy. 🎤 Joining us today is Felipe Soares, a seasoned Customer Success Leader with a passion for customer success and dog training. 🐾 Felipe's career trajectory is nothing short of inspiring, from his roots as a Tax Lawyer to founding his own business and now making waves as a leader in the B2B Saa...

🎙️ Welcome to ☕️ Coffee with Convery, the podcast where we sit down with some of the most fascinating minds from various fields for a chat over a cup of coffee! Today I'm thrilled to introduce you to our guest, Sebastian Benzecry! 🚀 🎓 Sebastian is a PhD Candidate at the University of Cambridge, where he focuses on Film and Screen Studies. He's also the President of the Cambridge University Boat Club for 2023/24, leading the team to victory in The Gemini Boat Race 2024 and winning the Aberdeen...

Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery, the podcast where we bring you inspiring stories and conversations with remarkable individuals . Today, I have the privilege of sitting down and introducing you to a true advocate for children’s rights, an esteemed lawyer ⚖️, and the author of the New York Times Bestseller 📚 “Hope’s Boy,” Andrew Bridge. Andrew’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From growing up in foster care from age 6 to 18 🏠, to defying the odds and earning scholar...

Welcome to another invigorating episode of Coffee with Convery! ☕ Today, we're joined by a true luminary in the world of talent acquisition, Corey Shaw 🌟, founder of North Star Talent, based right here in the heart of Toronto. Corey Shaw, with a Bachelor's degree in History from Wilfrid Laurier University 🎓, has forged an illustrious career path, distinguished by his unwavering commitment to excellence. From his tenure as a Talent Acquisition leader at TD, CIBC, Canada Life, Co-operators and ...

🎉 Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery! ☕ Today we have a remarkable guest joining us: Katie Wuotila, an incoming Sales and Trading Analyst at Scotiabank in New York City. Hailing from Calgary, Katie is a force to be reckoned with both on and off the court. 🏀 As a Co-op and Student-Athlete, she's not only excelled in varsity basketball at U SPORTS but also demonstrated her leadership skills as the VP Corporate Affairs of the Rowe Women in Business Association. Katie's journey is ...