Voices Less Heard with Dr. PMak

Ana Valle Rivera | Voices Less Heard | S3 Ep2

Dr. PMak speaks with Ana Valle Rivera — an early childhood educator, consultant, and founder of Early Years Thriving. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Ana brings a powerful blend of personal story, deep professional knowledge, and a passionate commitment to inclusion, trauma-informed care, and anti-bias education. She’s trained educators across Canada, worked with families and communities, and continues to advocate for just, responsive, and joyful early learning environments. Get ready for a conversation full of insight, inspiration, and practical wisdom for anyone working with or raising young children.”

Adam Browett | Voices Less Heard | S3 Ep1

Serving in multicultural churches throughout Western Canada, Adam is an experienced leader, charismatic and sought-after speaker, visionary, and evangelist. It is evident that his heart is about spreading the Gospel and loving on people. He has spoken in schools, universities, retreats, conferences, camps and churches from coast to coast for audiences of all ages.

Carolyn Willis | Voices Less Heard | S2 - Ep10

Carolyn Willis is an accomplished violinist and dedicated violin instructor based in Bellevue, Washington, part of the greater Seattle metropolitan area. With over 20 years of performance experience, she has established herself as a respected presence in Seattle's classical music scene.
Carolyn earned her Master's degree in Violin Performance from the University of Washington and previously studied at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Her performance career includes serving as a first violinist with the Bellevue Philharmonic Orchestra and regular appearances with chamber ensembles throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Amaka Amadike | Voices Less Heard | S2 - Ep9

Dr. PMak discusses with Amaka Amadike a distinguished Early Childhood Professional whose two-decade journey in education has shaped innovative approaches to culturally responsive learning. As a full-time faculty member at Bow Valley College Calgary, she brings rich insights from her experience teaching both Early Childhood Education and Indigenous Early Childhood Education.

Oneil Randall | Voices Less Heard | S2 - Ep8

Dr. PMak is joined by Oneil Randall, Founder and President of Fusion Rise, a groundbreaking Black-led organization that's transforming how we approach community empowerment. Randall shares how his unique background - from his Caribbean roots and Jamaican military service to his expertise in net-zero building - shaped his vision for addressing systemic inequities.

Tiara Cash | Voices Less Heard | S2 - Ep7

Dr. PMak speaks with Tiara Cash, the dynamic founder of Crowned Vitta LLC, whose work weaves together mindfulness, meta-awareness, and relationship building in innovative ways. Currently pursuing a doctorate in Social Psychology at Simon Fraser University as a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholar, Cash shares insights from 20+ years of personal mindfulness practice and professional experience across higher education, athletics, and non-profit sectors.

Kofi Achampong | Voices Less Heard | S2 - Ep6

Dr. PMak and Kofi Achampong in today's episode, delve into crucial advocacy initiatives shaping Black communities across Canada. This discussion explores three pivotal areas: the historic Black Class Action lawsuit, Canada's evolving engagement with the African continent through the Canada-Africa strategy, and the economic landscape for Black entrepreneurs as Canada approaches its federal election.

Andrea Strang and Rachel Marchand | Voices Less Heard | S2 - Ep5

Dr.PMak in this episode, explores the intersection of Indigenous knowledge and early childhood education with two passionate educators. Rachel, a sqilxʷ/syilx member of Okanagan Indian Band, and Andrea, a Montessori-specialized educator, share their unique perspectives on transforming early learning spaces through their social enterprise called Juniper Tree Learning.

JT Ward | Voices Less Heard | S2 - Ep4

In this episode Coach JT Ward shares insights from his private practice, W.A.R.D Athletics, where since 2016 he's been implementing his philosophy centered on work, accountability, resilience, and determination.

Binta Dixon | Voices Less Heard | S2 - EP3

Dr. PMak and Alison Isaac discuss the rising voices of Afro-Caribbean-Canadian writers. They explored her recent literary successes, including her short story "Legacy" which caught attention at the Brooklyn Caribbean Literary Festival's Emergent Writers competition and went on to win the inaugural issue of Rewrite Reads. Join us for this fascinating discussion about emerging voices in Caribbean-Canadian literature and Afrocentrism.