https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vital-victoria-podcast--5513343We have amazing people in our community, and we want you to hear their stories.
The Vital Victoria Podcast, hosted by Lucky Budd, spotlights people who are working to create a vibrant and caring community for everyone in Greater Victoria and beyond. From wellness experts to performers and business innovators, to champions for causes that matter, and more, this monthly podcast captures the stories of wonderfully diverse, passionate people and the missions that drive them all. During each conversation, host Lucky Budd pulls in stats from the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Signs program to dive deeper into the states of wellness in our region, and how Victoria’s vital people are working to address challenges so everyone can thrive.]]>enSociety & CultureCopyright CHEK Podcastshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6ddda88c3b70658499e84569a4edb837.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/vital-victoria-podcast--5513343Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:39:41 +0000CHEK PodcastsCHEK Podcastsott@chekmedia.caWe have amazing people in our community, and we want you to hear their stories. The Vital Victoria Podcast, hosted by Lucky Budd, spotlights people who are working to create a vibrant and caring community for everyone in Greater Victoria and beyond....We have amazing people in our community, and we want you to hear their stories.
The Vital Victoria Podcast, hosted by Lucky Budd, spotlights people who are working to create a vibrant and caring community for everyone in Greater Victoria and beyond. From wellness experts to performers and business innovators, to champions for causes that matter, and more, this monthly podcast captures the stories of wonderfully diverse, passionate people and the missions that drive them all. During each conversation, host Lucky Budd pulls in stats from the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Signs program to dive deeper into the states of wellness in our region, and how Victoria’s vital people are working to address challenges so everyone can thrive.]]>cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-esots-en-patrick-kelly-on-a-life-of-strengthening-indigenous-relations--63277648 For over 40 years, Patrick has been bridging cultures in his many roles as Indigenous relations advisor, board member, and volunteer. This year, he was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for a lifetime of selfless work advancing reconciliation in Canada.  Tune in for Patrick’s inspiring story, and the wisdom that comes from decades of relentless optimism and a passion for bringing people of all backgrounds and cultures together. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63277648Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:00:07 +0000CHEK PodcastsOn the final episode of the Vital Victoria Podcast, host Lucky Budd discusses uplifting Indigenous cultures with T’esóts’en (Patrick Kelly), a member of the Leq’a:mel Nation and longtime resident of Victoria.  For over 40 years, Patrick has been... For over 40 years, Patrick has been bridging cultures in his many roles as Indigenous relations advisor, board member, and volunteer. This year, he was awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for a lifetime of selfless work advancing reconciliation in Canada.  Tune in for Patrick’s inspiring story, and the wisdom that comes from decades of relentless optimism and a passion for bringing people of all backgrounds and cultures together. ]]>3074a,budd,cultures,discusses,episode,final,host,indigenous,kelly),lucky,of,on,(patrick,podcast,t’esóts’en,the,uplifting,victoria,vital,withcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capital-bike-and-the-benefits-of-commuting-on-two-wheels--63005127
This month, host Lucky Budd interviews year-round cycle commuter Niki Sutherland. Niki is the Chair of Capital Bike, a local non-profit dedicated to making cycling an easy and fun transportation option in the region.   

Tune in and get inspired to pump up those tires! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63005127Tue, 26 Nov 2024 14:00:07 +0000CHEK PodcastsGreater Victoria is quickly becoming a region known for its cycling infrastructure. There’s no doubt that pedalling comes with benefits, such as boosting your physical and mental health, and saving money on transportation costs. But what is the...
This month, host Lucky Budd interviews year-round cycle commuter Niki Sutherland. Niki is the Chair of Capital Bike, a local non-profit dedicated to making cycling an easy and fun transportation option in the region.   

Tune in and get inspired to pump up those tires! ]]>2161and,becoming,benefits,bike,canada,capital,commuting,greater,island,known,niki,on,region,sutherland,two,vancouver,victoria,wheelscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-should-make-volunteering-an-important-part-of-your-life--62613779 has her fingers on the pulse of volunteerism in Canada, and especially here at home in Greater Victoria.  

From learning essential skills to building community relationships, volunteerism has a pivotal role to play in strengthening the region's vital services while boosting the wellbeing of volunteers, themselves.   

This month, host Lucky Budd chats with Lisa Mort-Putland, Executive Director of Volunteer Victoria, about how to make an impact through volunteering, its pivotal purpose in our community, and how we can keep it alive! ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62613779Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsLisa Mort-Putland has her fingers on the pulse of volunteerism in Canada, and especially here at home in Greater Victoria.   From learning essential skills to building community relationships, volunteerism has a pivotal role to play in strengthening... has her fingers on the pulse of volunteerism in Canada, and especially here at home in Greater Victoria.  

From learning essential skills to building community relationships, volunteerism has a pivotal role to play in strengthening the region's vital services while boosting the wellbeing of volunteers, themselves.   

This month, host Lucky Budd chats with Lisa Mort-Putland, Executive Director of Volunteer Victoria, about how to make an impact through volunteering, its pivotal purpose in our community, and how we can keep it alive! ]]>2227budd,canada,community,director,greater,in,island,lisa,lucky,mort-putland,vancouver,victoria,volunteer,volunteerismclean125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/russell-books-how-a-family-s-literary-legacy-is-building-community--59885222 Andrea and Jordan Minter, the managers of Victoria’s renowned Russell Books, chat with host Lucky Budd about their family's story of building one of Canada’s largest independent bookstores. 
 
For 28 years, Russell Books has been inspiring reading enthusiasts, and bringing the community together through regular literary events, while proudly supporting non-profit literacy initiatives and schools throughout the capital region. 
 
Tune in to learn more about a bookstore that isn’t just a bookstore, but a hub of creativity, knowledge, history, philanthropy, and community connection! 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59885222Fri, 10 May 2024 14:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsAndrea and Jordan Minter, the managers of Victoria’s renowned Russell Books, chat with host Lucky Budd about their family's story of building one of Canada’s largest independent bookstores.    For 28 years, Russell Books has been inspiring reading... Andrea and Jordan Minter, the managers of Victoria’s renowned Russell Books, chat with host Lucky Budd about their family's story of building one of Canada’s largest independent bookstores. 
 
For 28 years, Russell Books has been inspiring reading enthusiasts, and bringing the community together through regular literary events, while proudly supporting non-profit literacy initiatives and schools throughout the capital region. 
 
Tune in to learn more about a bookstore that isn’t just a bookstore, but a hub of creativity, knowledge, history, philanthropy, and community connection! 
]]>2322about,andrea and,books,budd,building,chat,family's,host,jordan,lucky,managers,minter,of,renowned,russell,story,the,their,victoria’s,withclean124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/growing-the-community-through-a-farm-to-table-food-hub--59441705Victoria Community Food Hub is a crucial organization in a giant sustainable food ecosystem working to put farm-fresh grub in the bellies of all Greater Victorians. 
 
This month, host Lucky Budd chats with Laura Gair and Colleen Popyk – two outstanding people who are working tirelessly on Food Hub initiatives that bring good food to the capital region’s most vulnerable, while feeding our robust local food economy. 
 
The South Island FarmHub is an online farmer’s market that connects Victorians with boxes of fresh produce from local farmers, and it runs the Farm Bucks program to help subsidize this great food for charities and schools.  
 
Kitchen Connect is a food business incubator and processing facility open to anyone wanting to learn how to start a business and process their food to be sold in stores. 
 
Tune in for a lot more on these incredible initiatives, the faces behind them, and how you can get involved! 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59441705Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:00:04 +0000CHEK PodcastsThe Victoria Community Food Hub is a crucial organization in a giant sustainable food ecosystem working to put farm-fresh grub in the bellies of all Greater Victorians.    This month, host Lucky Budd chats with Laura Gair and Colleen Popyk – two...Victoria Community Food Hub is a crucial organization in a giant sustainable food ecosystem working to put farm-fresh grub in the bellies of all Greater Victorians. 
 
This month, host Lucky Budd chats with Laura Gair and Colleen Popyk – two outstanding people who are working tirelessly on Food Hub initiatives that bring good food to the capital region’s most vulnerable, while feeding our robust local food economy. 
 
The South Island FarmHub is an online farmer’s market that connects Victorians with boxes of fresh produce from local farmers, and it runs the Farm Bucks program to help subsidize this great food for charities and schools.  
 
Kitchen Connect is a food business incubator and processing facility open to anyone wanting to learn how to start a business and process their food to be sold in stores. 
 
Tune in for a lot more on these incredible initiatives, the faces behind them, and how you can get involved! 
]]>2155bucks,budd,colleen,community,connect,farm,farmhub,food,foundation,gair,hub,island,kitchen,laura,lucky,popyk,south,victoria,vitalclean123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jess-gibbard-on-helping-the-trans-community-find-its-true-voice--58937430
After transitioning herself, she learned there's large gap in BC and all over the world for gender-affirming voice training. Often, voice coaches are expensive, unavailable, or, in certain parts of the world, non-existent.

On this episode, Jess tells host Lucky Budd the story of finding her own voice and her passion for helping others do the same, on top of her studies to become a speech pathologist. She talks about the necessity for affordable and accessible voice lessons in a time when more people than ever are discovering who they truly are.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58937430Tue, 12 Mar 2024 13:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsFor the last few years, Victoria's Jess Gibbard has been passionately working to help trans and non-binary people find their true voices, be it from her private home studio or through charitable initiatives. After transitioning herself, she learned...
After transitioning herself, she learned there's large gap in BC and all over the world for gender-affirming voice training. Often, voice coaches are expensive, unavailable, or, in certain parts of the world, non-existent.

On this episode, Jess tells host Lucky Budd the story of finding her own voice and her passion for helping others do the same, on top of her studies to become a speech pathologist. She talks about the necessity for affordable and accessible voice lessons in a time when more people than ever are discovering who they truly are.
]]>2302bc,canada,coach,gibbard,help,jess,non-binary,passionately,people,trans,vancouver,victoria,victoria's,voice,workingclean122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/winning-hearts-through-a-family-run-mobile-food-bank--58601127Fateh Care means “winning hearts by caring.” And that’s exactly what Harjas Singh and Navneet Kaur Popli aim to do by delivering food, clothing and other necessities to people in need, through their family-fun mobile food bank called the Fateh Care Charity.

When the Poplis immigrated to Canada in 2020 on the last flight from India before COVID shutdowns, they found themselves housebound, without jobs, and in need of a food bank to provide for their family. A year later in Victoria, they set their hearts on creating a charitable delivery service of their own that could bring items to those who aren’t as mobile.

Since 2021, Fateh Care Charity has been filling bellies, feeding souls, and creating heartfelt connections in Greater Victoria. Tune in to an inspiring conversation with the Poplis and host Lucky Budd, about selflessness, faith, and a love for community.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58601127Wed, 07 Feb 2024 18:25:14 +0000CHEK PodcastsFateh Care means “winning hearts by caring.” And that’s exactly what Harjas Singh and Navneet Kaur Popli aim to do by delivering food, clothing and other necessities to people in need, through their family-fun mobile food bank called the Fateh Care...Fateh Care means “winning hearts by caring.” And that’s exactly what Harjas Singh and Navneet Kaur Popli aim to do by delivering food, clothing and other necessities to people in need, through their family-fun mobile food bank called the Fateh Care Charity.

When the Poplis immigrated to Canada in 2020 on the last flight from India before COVID shutdowns, they found themselves housebound, without jobs, and in need of a food bank to provide for their family. A year later in Victoria, they set their hearts on creating a charitable delivery service of their own that could bring items to those who aren’t as mobile.

Since 2021, Fateh Care Charity has been filling bellies, feeding souls, and creating heartfelt connections in Greater Victoria. Tune in to an inspiring conversation with the Poplis and host Lucky Budd, about selflessness, faith, and a love for community.]]>2174canada,care,charity,covid,fateh,harjas,hearts,immigrated,india,kaur,navneet,popli,singh,victoriaclean121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/victoria-police-s-del-manak-on-fostering-leaders-and-inspiring-youth--58266884Del Manak of the Victoria Police joins host Lucky Budd to talk about his life in the public service, and how the police are connecting with community through their non-profit and related work.

Chief Manak reflects on his childhood in Victoria, his inspirations for leadership, and his vision for the future of police work at a time when more community members feel less safe overall. He also discusses the new Greater Victoria Police Foundation, which offers youth camps and one-on-one mentorships between young people and police officers, to inspire confidence, leadership, and community engagement.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58266884Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsChief Constable Del Manak of the Victoria Police joins host Lucky Budd to talk about his life in the public service, and how the police are connecting with community through their non-profit and related work. Chief Manak reflects on his childhood in...Del Manak of the Victoria Police joins host Lucky Budd to talk about his life in the public service, and how the police are connecting with community through their non-profit and related work.

Chief Manak reflects on his childhood in Victoria, his inspirations for leadership, and his vision for the future of police work at a time when more community members feel less safe overall. He also discusses the new Greater Victoria Police Foundation, which offers youth camps and one-on-one mentorships between young people and police officers, to inspire confidence, leadership, and community engagement.]]>2116bc,canada,chief,del,foundation,greater,manak,police,victoriaclean20fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changing-lives-by-providing-hope-and-dignity-through-hygiene--57911925 can often be more of an afterthought. Tune in as Anne joins host Lucky Budd on the Vital Victoria Podcast to share the story of her journey building Soap for Hope Canada – one of the country’s only nonprofits dedicated solely to personal hygiene.

Soap for Hope collects gently used and unused hygiene products, linens, and lost and found items from hotels, and redistributes them to the community. The organization now works with over 450 community facilities in B.C. and Alberta to make sure soap gets into the hands of people who need it most. Anne talks about what inspired her to start the organization and how it’s grown over the last 7 years, and how the non-profit is helping both people and the environment at the same time.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57911925Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:03 +0000CHEK PodcastsAnne McIntyre says while there are services that provide food and shelter to those in need, hygiene products can often be more of an afterthought. Tune in as Anne joins host Lucky Budd on the https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/vital-victoria-podcast/ to... can often be more of an afterthought. Tune in as Anne joins host Lucky Budd on the Vital Victoria Podcast to share the story of her journey building Soap for Hope Canada – one of the country’s only nonprofits dedicated solely to personal hygiene.

Soap for Hope collects gently used and unused hygiene products, linens, and lost and found items from hotels, and redistributes them to the community. The organization now works with over 450 community facilities in B.C. and Alberta to make sure soap gets into the hands of people who need it most. Anne talks about what inspired her to start the organization and how it’s grown over the last 7 years, and how the non-profit is helping both people and the environment at the same time.]]>2251anne,budd,for,foundation,hope,hygiene,lucky,mcintyre,soap,victoria,vitalclean19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-victoria-s-filipino-community-centre-connects-generations-through-arts-food-and-passion--57533819Vital Victoria Podcast to tell the story of one of Canada’s first Filipino-owned community centres, and how it continues to create space for Victorians of all backgrounds to celebrate Filipino arts, food and culture.

Laila, the treasurer and a founding member of the Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society, has won numerous awards for community involvement, including the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medal in 2012. She discusses her involvement in the region’s Filipino community after her immigration to Canada over 50 years ago. She traces the society’s early roots, how it opened its official community centre in 2001 and paid off the building’s mortgage in just 5 years, and how since then it continues to enrich Greater Victoria through events, food, and arts, in order to break down barriers and create an equitable community for everyone.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57533819Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:00:04 +0000CHEK PodcastsLaila Pires joins host Lucky Budd on the https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/vital-victoria-podcast/ to tell the story of one of Canada’s first Filipino-owned community centres, and how it continues to create space for Victorians of all backgrounds to...Vital Victoria Podcast to tell the story of one of Canada’s first Filipino-owned community centres, and how it continues to create space for Victorians of all backgrounds to celebrate Filipino arts, food and culture.

Laila, the treasurer and a founding member of the Bayanihan Cultural and Housing Society, has won numerous awards for community involvement, including the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medal in 2012. She discusses her involvement in the region’s Filipino community after her immigration to Canada over 50 years ago. She traces the society’s early roots, how it opened its official community centre in 2001 and paid off the building’s mortgage in just 5 years, and how since then it continues to enrich Greater Victoria through events, food, and arts, in order to break down barriers and create an equitable community for everyone.]]>2163bayanihan,budd,centres,community,cultural,filipino,greater,housing,laila,lucky,pires,society,victoriaclean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/boosting-literacy-skills-for-a-more-confident-and-democratic-victoria--57066243Vital Victoria Podcast, host Lucky Budd joins Janine Hannis, the Head of the Greater Victoria Alliance for Literacy (GVAL), and Christine Bossi, the Executive Director of the Victoria Literacy Connection, to talk about the community’s work to boost literacy skills in people of all ages. They discuss the community’s most pressing literacy needs today, how to tackle the stigma around low adult literacy, and how bolstering reading and digital literacy skills makes for a more confident and democratic society. They also talk about the GVAL’s recent Council of the Federation Literacy award, from the Premiers of Canada.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57066243Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis month on the https://victoriafoundation.bc.ca/vital-victoria-podcast/, host Lucky Budd joins Janine Hannis, the Head of the Greater Victoria Alliance for Literacy (GVAL), and Christine Bossi, the Executive Director of the Victoria Literacy...Vital Victoria Podcast, host Lucky Budd joins Janine Hannis, the Head of the Greater Victoria Alliance for Literacy (GVAL), and Christine Bossi, the Executive Director of the Victoria Literacy Connection, to talk about the community’s work to boost literacy skills in people of all ages. They discuss the community’s most pressing literacy needs today, how to tackle the stigma around low adult literacy, and how bolstering reading and digital literacy skills makes for a more confident and democratic society. They also talk about the GVAL’s recent Council of the Federation Literacy award, from the Premiers of Canada.]]>1999alliance,bossi,budd,christine,connection,director,executive,federation,greater,(gval),hannis,head,janine,literacy,lucky,stigma,talk,victoria,vitalclean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/destigmatizing-addiction-and-fostering-mental-wellness-in-the-construction-industry--56964072Construction Association (VICA), joins host Lucky Budd to talk about mental health and
addiction issues that many are facing in the construction industry. They talk about how
VICA has been educating workers about harm reduction, connecting them with local
resources to help, and reducing the stigma around mental health and substance issues.
They talk about how Rory’s time in the navy inspired him and his team to take action on
mental health issues, and how, day by day, that action is helping save lives.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56964072Tue, 10 Oct 2023 13:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsThis month on the Vital Victoria Podcast, Rory Kulmala, the CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association (VICA), joins host Lucky Budd to talk about mental health and addiction issues that many are facing in the construction industry. They...Construction Association (VICA), joins host Lucky Budd to talk about mental health and
addiction issues that many are facing in the construction industry. They talk about how
VICA has been educating workers about harm reduction, connecting them with local
resources to help, and reducing the stigma around mental health and substance issues.
They talk about how Rory’s time in the navy inspired him and his team to take action on
mental health issues, and how, day by day, that action is helping save lives.]]>2139abuse,association,construction,health,industry,island,kumala,mental,president,rory,safety,substance,talks,toolbox,vancouver,vica,wellness,workshopsclean116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-voice-of-victoria-and-why-local-journalism-matters--54653489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54653489Tue, 05 Sep 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsHost Lucky Budd welcomes Jack Knox to the Vital Victoria Podcast. Recently retired from the Times Colonist in Victoria, B.C., Jack shares his story on how he got his start in journalism and the first story he ever wrote covering a dead cow on the road...2173budd,colonist,jack,kamloops,knox,lucky,times,victoria,vitalclean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-vancouver-island-to-the-olympics-talking-sport-and-culture--54140498https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54140498Thu, 08 Jun 2023 16:01:55 +0000CHEK PodcastsHost Lucky Budd welcomes Micah Zandee Hart, a member of the Canadian Women’s National Hockey Team. Growing up on the Saanich Peninsula, Micah talks about her journey from playing minor hockey with the boys on the Peninsula to becoming the second...2175canada,canadian,chek,culture,ethics,foundation,hart,hockey,inspiring,island,micah,olympian,olympics,sport,vancouver,victoria,women,work,yyj,zandeeclean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/honouring-the-history-and-culture-of-chinese-canadians--53708141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53708141Tue, 02 May 2023 17:27:51 +0000CHEK PodcastsMay is Asian Heritage Month and host Lucky Budd welcomes Dr. Grace Wong Sneddon, board chair of the Victoria Chinatown Museum Society, to the Vital Victoria Podcast. Dr. Wong Sneddon shares her story of how her family came to Vancouver Island and...2203act,asian,bc,canada,canadian,chinatown,chinese,exclusion,grace,heritage,history,island,may,month,museum,sneddon,society,vancouver,victoria,wongclean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/theatre-the-arts-and-building-a-platform-for-cultures-to-flourish--53289348https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53289348Tue, 04 Apr 2023 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsIsaac Thomas is the executive director of the Belfry Theatre and joins host Lucky Budd for episode 12 of the Vital Victoria Podcast where they talk about Isaac’s journey to Greater Victoria. They discuss how theatre can analyze the past, present and...2146art,arts,canada,canadian,charitable,chek,culture,foundation,island,news,non-profit,performance,performing,racism,representation,society,theatre,vancouver,victoria,yyjclean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/language-and-the-role-it-plays-in-community--53111874https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53111874Tue, 07 Mar 2023 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsAlex D’Arcy is a professor of Linguistics and Associate Dean of Research in the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Victoria. She joins host Lucky Budd for episode 11 of the Vital Victoria Podcast, where they talk about how she found her way to...2721alex,budd,canadian,college,connection,d'arcy,foundation,island,language,like,lucky,non-profit,place,speech,university,vancouver,victoria,victoriafoundation,vital,yyjclean11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-history-and-fostering-diversity-and-inclusion-in-greater-victoria--52633045https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52633045Tue, 07 Feb 2023 11:00:01 +0000CHEK PodcastsSilvia Mangue Alene, president of the BC Black History Awareness Society, joins host Lucky Budd for episode 10 of the Vital Victoria Podcast. They talk about Silvia’s journey to Victoria, from being born in Africa to growing up in Spain and coming to...1814africa,awareness,bc,black,canada,canadian,diversity,foundation,history,inclusion,island,lucky,silvia,spain,truth,vancouver,victoria,vital,voices,yyjclean10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-and-protecting-our-oceans-with-open-ocean-robotics--52307253https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52307253Tue, 03 Jan 2023 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsOpen Ocean Robotics’ co-founder Julie Angus, the first woman to row across the Atlantic Ocean from mainland to mainland, joins host Lucky Budd for Episode nine of the Vital Victoria Podcast. They talk about how Open Ocean Robotics started and the...2065angus,boats,canadian,cleantech,island,julie,ocean,oceans,open,research,robot,robotics,row,sailing,science,sea,vancouver,victoria,vital,yyjclean9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/enhancing-mental-health-through-the-great-outdoors--52038492In episode 8 of the Vital Victoria podcast, co-founders of Human Nature Counselling David Segal and Katy Rose join host Lucky Budd to talk about how Human Nature Counselling started, working in partnership with the natural world, and how the connection to our “near-nature” can help many individuals’ mental health and well-being.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52038492Tue, 06 Dec 2022 11:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsHuman Nature Counselling takes what Greater Victoria is known for, its picturesque outdoors, and provides individual and group nature-based therapy and programs for children, youth, adults and families. In episode 8 of the Vital Victoria podcast,...In episode 8 of the Vital Victoria podcast, co-founders of Human Nature Counselling David Segal and Katy Rose join host Lucky Budd to talk about how Human Nature Counselling started, working in partnership with the natural world, and how the connection to our “near-nature” can help many individuals’ mental health and well-being.]]>2290city,counselling,foundation,group,healing,health,island,mental,nature,nature-based,near,outdoor,signs,therapy,vancouver,victoria,vital,well-being,wellness,yyjclean8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonding-through-dumplings-and-the-birth-of-a-victoria-restaurant--51685832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51685832Wed, 26 Oct 2022 18:25:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsFrom delivery service to pop-ups and a successful downtown restaurant, Dumpling Drop started with a gathering between mother and daughter. In episode 7 of the Vital Victoria Podcast, Tarn Tayanunth, owner of Dumpling Drop, joins host Lucky Budd....1912alzheimers,alzheimer's,business,canada,canadian,community,diagnosis,drop,dumpling,food,foundation,owner,recovery,small,tarn,tayanunth,vancouver,victoria,vital,yyjclean7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spirit-identity-and-caring-for-indigenous-youth--51390358
They talk about Surrounded by Cedar’s work as a delegated agency and their mission, to provide child and family services strongly rooted in Indigenous cultural values. Jennifer shares a personal story on the importance of treating people with kindness and compassion and the impact it had on her work with families. They dive into the importance of community raising children and youth, and that the health and well-being of Indigenous people relies heavily on connection to spirit and identity.

Services are available for anyone who may need support:
Hope for Wellness Help Line (24 hours a day) – 1-855-242-3310
Indian Residential School Crisis Line – 1-866-925-4419
Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society – 1-800-588-8717
Métis Crisis Line – 1-833-638-4722]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51390358Tue, 04 Oct 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsWhen our children return to school, our hearts go with them.” It’s a quote that rests on the back of a t-shirt from Surrounded by Cedar. In this episode of the Vital Victoria Podcast, Jennifer Chuckry, Executive Director of Surrounded by Cedar Child...
They talk about Surrounded by Cedar’s work as a delegated agency and their mission, to provide child and family services strongly rooted in Indigenous cultural values. Jennifer shares a personal story on the importance of treating people with kindness and compassion and the impact it had on her work with families. They dive into the importance of community raising children and youth, and that the health and well-being of Indigenous people relies heavily on connection to spirit and identity.

Services are available for anyone who may need support:
Hope for Wellness Help Line (24 hours a day) – 1-855-242-3310
Indian Residential School Crisis Line – 1-866-925-4419
Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society – 1-800-588-8717
Métis Crisis Line – 1-833-638-4722]]>2100assistance,cedar,charity,chek,child,community,culture,family,foundation,identity,indigenous,island,lucky,service,services,surrounded,vancouver,victoria,youth,yyjclean6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/serving-sport-and-community-through-pise--51084955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51084955Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsFrom tennis courts around the world to leading the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence (PISE) in Greater Victoria, Robert Bettauer has left a mark on the world of sport. In episode five of the Vital Victoria Podcast, Bettauer joins host Lucky Budd...213555+,bc,bettauer,canada,canadian,coaching,games,island,philanthropy,pise,player,pro,professional,robert,sport,tennis,vancouver,victoria,wimbledon,yyjclean5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cultivating-community-through-the-choirs-yyj--50680826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50680826Tue, 02 Aug 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsHost Lucky Budd welcomes Marc Jenkins, director of The Choirs YYJ, to talk about leading three choir ensembles with over 200 members of all ages, genders, vocal abilities and experiences. They talk about Marc’s beginnings, being inspired by seeing...1597budd,choir,choirs,director,ensembles,jenkins,lucky,marc,yyjclean4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supporting-newcomers-in-greater-victoria--50285530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50285530Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsHost Lucky Budd sits down with Jean McRae, CEO of the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria, to talk about her time working in the immigrant and refugee services sector since 1982. McRae reflects on the experience of supporting the full...1863clean3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/empowering-the-community-through-peanut-butter--49788641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49788641Tue, 07 Jun 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsIn the second episode of the refreshed Vital Victoria Podcast, our host Lucky Budd talks to Jill Van Gyn, CEO and founder of Fatso peanut butter. Van Gyn shares her unique and powerful story, from getting sober in 2010 and earning a post-graduate...1619budd,butter,fatso,gyn,home-grown,jill,lucky,peanut,story,success,van,victoria,vitalclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-role-of-nurse-practitioners-in-the-healthcare-system--49519015https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49519015Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:00:02 +0000CHEK PodcastsIn our first episode of the refreshed Vital Victoria podcast, our host Lucky Budd chats with Sarah Jesshope and Lynn Guengerich about the important role and history of nurse practitioners in our community. With two unique stories on how they came to...1419budd,guengerich,health,host,jesshope,journey,long-term,lucky,lynn,nurse,nurses,podcast,practitioners,registered,sarah,victoria,vitalclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/preview-vital-victoria-podcast--49341997New episodes will air monthly with conversations highlighting people in our region that are working to create a vibrant, caring community for all.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49341997Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:37:39 +0000CHEK PodcastsWelcome to the Vital Victoria Podcast hosted by Lucky Budd! New episodes will air monthly with conversations highlighting people in our region that are working to create a vibrant, caring community for all.New episodes will air monthly with conversations highlighting people in our region that are working to create a vibrant, caring community for all.]]>25bc,britishcolumbia,budd,business,canada,canadian,charitable,charity,community,conversations,entrepreneurship,foundation,island,lucky,organizations,owners,vancouver,victoria,vital,yyjcleanfull