Episodi

  • 033 Becoming Bob Crawford
    Jun 23 2022

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    To wrap up Season 4 of Becoming, host Catherine Tang had a chance to sit down and chat with someone who has impacted her life greatly - Dr. Bob Crawford. In this episode, Bob talks about entering the field of computing in the 60s, his 40+ years with Queen's University, and how faith has shaped the way he approaches life and those around him.

    Connect with us:
    Get in touch with Bob Crawford through Ryandale Transitional Housing
    Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings

    Theme music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes
    www.scottholmesmusic.com


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    40 min
  • 032 Becoming Christopher Ng
    Jun 16 2022

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    Growing up, Christopher Ng wanted nothing more than to be a pilot. After studying to be a teacher in university, he had the opportunity to realize his childhood dream. Listen to him talk with host Catherine Tang about applying his love for math and physics, redefining home and the logistics of flying in a pandemic.

    Connect with us:
    You can reach out to Christopher Ng via email at christopherfng@gmail.com.
    Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings

    Theme music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes
    www.scottholmesmusic.com

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    40 min
  • 031 Becoming Aba Mortley
    Jun 9 2022

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    Aba Mortley has never been one to turn down an opportunity, and that “why not” approach has led her to complete a PhD, become a small business owner, and sit on countless boards and committees. In this episode, Aba chats with host Catherine Tang about growing up in Trinidad and Tobago, her first impressions of Kingston, and why it’s so important to her to give back - both corporately and personally.

    Connect with us:
    Aba Mortley through Cher-Mère Spa at https://cher-mere.ca/
    Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings

    Theme music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes
    www.scottholmesmusic.com

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    31 min
  • 030 Becoming Bhavana Varma
    Jun 2 2022

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    Bhavana Varma has been with the United Way for over 30 years, and has served more than 20 of those years as President and CEO here in Kingston. In this episode, she talks with host Catherine Tang about growing up in India, carving a new life in Canada, and how she’s seen Kingston change over the last few decades.

    Connect with us:
    Find the contact information for Bhavana Varma at https://www.unitedwaykfla.ca/staffteam/
    Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings

    Theme music: "Inspiring and Upbeat" by Scott Holmes
    www.scottholmesmusic.com

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    40 min
  • 029 Becoming Paul Sokoloff
    May 26 2022

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    Paul Sokoloff is a botanist, yogi and lover of long walks. Listen in as he chats with host Catherine Tang about the Arctic, space, and his work at the Canadian Museum of Nature.

    Connect with us:
    Find out more about Paul Sokoloff and the Canadian Museum of Nature at https://nature.ca/en/home
    Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings

    Theme music: "Inspiring and Upbeat"' by Scott Holmes
    www.scottholmesmusic.com

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    36 min
  • 028 Becoming Xiaobing Shen
    May 19 2022

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    Xiaobing Shen grew up in rural China and moved to Canada in the 90s for schooling and the prospect of a better life. However, he found his way back to farming, and has carved a niche for himself now preparing the foods that he grew up eating. In this episode, Xiaobing shares his honest journey with host Catherine Tang.

    Connect with us:
    Find Xiaobing Shen at the Memorial Centre Farmer’s Market, or check out Long Road Ecological Farm at http://www.longroadecofarm.ca/
    Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings

    Theme music: "Inspiring and Upbeat"' by Scott Holmes
    www.scottholmesmusic.com

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    29 min
  • 027 Becoming Elizabeth Lamont
    May 12 2022

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    If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be a professional ballet dancer, then listen in. For episode 27, host Catherine Tang chats with Elizabeth Lamont about boarding school, being in a documentary, and what it takes to make it in the world of ballet.

    Connect with us:
    Elizabeth Lamont is on Instagram at @elizabethlamontballet
    You can find out more about the Royal Winnipeg Ballet at rwb.org or on their instagram page @rwballet
    Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings

    Theme music: "Inspiring and Upbeat"' by Scott Holmes
    www.scottholmesmusic.com

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    32 min
  • 026 Becoming Evan Mitchell
    May 5 2022

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    We are back with Season 4 of Becoming! For the first episode in this season, host Catherine Tang invites Evan Mitchell onto the show. They talk about what it means to be a Music Director, how the symphony experience has changed, and even Evan’s love of video games.

    Connect with us:
    You can find out more about the Kingston Symphony Orchestra at kingstonsymphony.ca or by emailing admin@kingstonsymphony.ca to connect with Evan Mitchell
    Catherine Tang can be found on Twitter at @EduScribblings

    Theme music: "Inspiring and Upbeat"' by Scott Holmes
    www.scottholmesmusic.com

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    40 min