Episodes

Welcome back, innovators 🚀 and dream-chasers 💡, to another electrifying ⚡ episode of Coffee with Convery! Today, we're diving into the digital deep end 🌊 with a true titan of tech sales! 💻 Imagine a journey that starts in the vibrant pulse of South Africa 🌍 and leads to the cutting edge of Canada's tech scene 🇨🇦. Our guest has conquered continents 🌐, led legions at tech giants 🏢, and now he's revolutionizing the game for small and medium businesses across the Great White North ❄️. Fasten your ...

Hey there, go-getters and world-changers, welcome to another energizing episode of Coffee with Convery ☕🎙️. Today, we're serving up a steaming cup of inspiration ☕💡 with a side of girl power! 💪👩‍💼 Get ready to meet a true force of nature who's shaking up the innovation landscape and empowering women left and right. She's an award-winning leader 🏆, a 2x TEDx speaker 🎤, and the founder of Women Helping Empower Women 👭. Our guest today is Dr. Georgette Zinaty 💼, a powerhouse professional who's ma...

Welcome to Coffee with Convery ☕️, the podcast where we explore the journeys and experiences with talented individuals from all different backgrounds and careers. Today I’m talking with filmmaker extraordinaire, Billy Nawrocki. 🎬🎥 Billy’s journey in the world of film and media began at Providence College 🎓, where he earned his B.A. in English with a minor in Film Studies. Since then, his career has been nothing short of a thrilling adventure in the world of visual storytelling. 📚🖋️ From launc...

Welcome to another energizing episode of Coffee With Convery! ☕️🎙️ Today we’re brewing up some career inspiration with Amy Davies, the CEO of First30 and author of “What Employees Want.” Amy’s not your average business guru — she’s a Doberman owner who’s mastered the art of getting inside people’s heads (in a good way!) to revolutionize how companies attract and keep great talent. With over two decades of experience exploring what makes professionals tick, Amy’s insights are like a secret deco...

☕ Coffee with Convery | Meet the Rising Stars of the University of Windsor 🌟 Welcome to Coffee with Convery 🎙️, where we spotlight rising stars 🌠, emerging talent 🚀, and the seasoned professionals driving change in their fields. Today’s episode is a special celebration of the exceptional students from the University of Windsor 🎓 who have earned the prestigious Rising Star Student Awards for Summer 2024! 🏆✨ These outstanding students were nominated by their employers for the Co-op/Internship Ri...

Greetings, listeners! 👋 It’s time to wake up your career potential 🚀 with another invigorating episode of Coffee With Convery ☕🎙️. Today we’re in for a treat 🍬 as we sit down with Jordan Berman, a global business executive 🌍💼 and thought leader in building better workplaces 🏢✨. Jordan is the Founder and President of SHIFT Advisory Group, a Senior Faculty member 🎓 at Schulich ExecEd, and a lecturer 📚 at the Schulich School of Business. With extensive experience across multiple industries 🏭📈, Jo...

🎙️ Welcome back to Coffee with Convery! ☕️ Today we’re in for a treat 🎁 as I sit down to chat with Brandon Duan, a rising star in the world of full-stack development 💻. Brandon’s journey is as fascinating as it is inspiring💡. With a degree 🎓 in Management and Information Technology from the University of Toronto 🏫, he’s already making waves 🌊 in the tech industry. From his current role as an API Specialist at Points to his impactful internships at tech giants 🏢 like Nokia, Brandon’s career tra...

🎙️ Welcome to another energizing episode of Coffee with Convery! ☕️ Today, we're brewing up a conversation that's guaranteed to supercharge your entrepreneurial spirit. 🚀 Our guest is the one and only Billy Samoa Saleebey, a man who's reinvented himself more times than a chameleon in a kaleidoscope! 🦎🌈 From award-winning filmmaker 🎥 to Tesla executive 🚗, and now the podcast guru behind Podify 🎧, Billy's journey is a masterclass in pivoting with purpose. He's gone from capturing stories on the ...

🎙️ 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...