Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we sit down with the thoughtful and dynamic Toby Michaud, a former wildlife biologist, DEI advocate, and founder of a facilitation practice centered on inclusion, equity, and collaborative leadership. With over 25 years of experience in STEM and a deep commitment to creating systems where everyone feels seen, Toby brings a wealth of personal and professional insight. Toby shares her unique journey from the muddy boots of fieldwork in BC’s coastal...
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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we sit down with the thoughtful and dynamic Toby Michaud, a former wildlife biologist, DEI advocate, and founder of a facilitation practice centered on inclusion, equity, and collaborative leadership. With over 25 years of experience in STEM and a deep commitment to creating systems where everyone feels seen, Toby brings a wealth of personal and professional insight. Toby shares her unique journey from the muddy boots of fieldwork in BC’s coastal...
Aria Joughin: Founder of Make With Hardware & Learning Center
The Smoko Podcast
42 minutes
2 months ago
Aria Joughin: Founder of Make With Hardware & Learning Center
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! We’re honoured to sit down with Aria Joughin, the founder of Make With, a queer-owned learning center dedicated to equipping individuals—especially women, queer, trans, and BIPOC folks—with essential hands-on skills in home maintenance, repair, emergency preparedness, and self-sufficiency. Aria shares the story behind the creation of Make With, born from a moment of reflection amid the chaos of climate instability, economic uncertainty, and a world grapplin...
The Smoko Podcast
Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we sit down with the thoughtful and dynamic Toby Michaud, a former wildlife biologist, DEI advocate, and founder of a facilitation practice centered on inclusion, equity, and collaborative leadership. With over 25 years of experience in STEM and a deep commitment to creating systems where everyone feels seen, Toby brings a wealth of personal and professional insight. Toby shares her unique journey from the muddy boots of fieldwork in BC’s coastal...
