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The Power of Podcasting
Statista.com predicts the number of podcast listeners worldwide will reach 504.9 million this year. Producing podcasts—a now 20-year-old format—takes planning, persistence and vision. Costco members in the podcast space share how and why they started, and what they love about the medium.
Sudden Impact: Lloyed Lobo Leverages Luck, Risk, and a Generous Spirit to Build Communities
In some ways, Lloyed Lobo's unconventional path to success began at the age of 10, when his family fled their home in Kuwait in the wake of the 1990 Persian Gulf War. Watching his father rise from being a dishwasher to a celebrated chef and benefiting from his mother's insistence that he pursue his education, Lloyed developed the determination, grit, and persistence that helped him become a successful entrepreneur, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and community builder.
Design tips: Let it slide
In a small space where every inch counts, minimizing the number of doors swinging out into hallways or other rooms can help make a home feel open and airy. Pocket doors, which slide in between walls on specially designed hardware tracks, are a streamline, and often overlooked, solution.
Dig Yourself Out of a DIY Hole With an Online Coach
For weekend warriors who have painted, tiled, or hammered themselves into corners, it’s smart to call for advice so you can work safely and more efficiently. Online DIY coaching—a virtual service that allows you to speak directly to an experienced contractor or fellow DIYer—can be more valuable than scrolling through random YouTube videos or seeking guidance from teenage clerks at the hardware store.
Analyzing the Vancouver Real Estate Market and Future Forecast
With its mild climate, jaw-dropping views, and coastal, outdoorsy vibe, Vancouver, British Columbia, often lands in the top five of the Global Liveability Index reports. Here’s how the Vancouver real estate market is faring these days.
Top baby registry regrets
First-time parents can feel overwhelmed when putting together a baby registry. From adorable onesies and cozy sleep sacks to diaper disposal systems and breast pumps, the gifting possibilities are virtually endless. But do you really need all this stuff? Since gearing up for the new little person about to enter your life should be exciting, not exhausting, we’ve compiled some of the most common baby registry regrets, so you can ask for what you'll really need.
10 things every parent needs
Parenting is a marathon, not a sprint. Having the right resources and systems in place can make all the difference in your family’s day-to-day life. Here are 10 things—some tried-and-true, others more surprising—you need to make raising kids a bit easier.
5 easy ways to limit your family’s spending
Struggling to keep family expenses in check? With the cost of necessities like groceries and other household expenses on the rise, you’ll need a plan in place for saving money on the things you use most while still making sure your kids have everything they need for both school and their extracurriculars. Here are five easy cost-cutting strategies to help you spend less on everything from school lunches to soccer uniforms, and more.
Beyond Lip Service: How to Walk the Employee Well-Being Talk
When it comes to employee well-being, there’s a huge difference between communicating care and actually caring. When buzzwords don’t match an organization’s actions and proper resources or support aren’t in place, those good intentions end up on the back burner — and workers suffer the consequences.
Tasty Towns: Seafood destinations across the U.S.
Travelers love waterfront destinations where they can enjoy an expertly prepared fresh catch. Whether it’s a small seaside town or a bustling city, visitors can find exquisite seafood that’s made with care and perfectly seasoned. Here are eight signature specialties groups will gobble up.
Sand, Sun & Successful Events: Tips for Planning Memorable Caribbean Meetings
Turquoise waters, powdery sand, warm sun – there’s no question that staging business events in the Caribbean elevates the attendee experience while drawing delegates. Planning a meeting in this region does require some know-how and more advance preparation than domestic options, but the diverse topography, exceptional dining and a wealth of outdoor and cultural experiences make the task well worth it.
Sustainable Décor: What Is It, and How Can You Add It to Your Home?
Do you want your home to feel new without buying new? Try thrifting, hitting open-air flea markets, or checking out garage sales to find gently used or vintage pieces that add drama, texture, colour or interest to your place. Giving retro furniture or more contemporary pieces new life is not only budget-friendly but a great opportunity to embrace sustainable décor. Here’s how to start.
The High Cost of Talent Hoarding: Are you a booster or a blocker?
Lack of advancement opportunities has become one of the most cited reasons for employees leaving an organization. Yet many managers face the ongoing labor shortage by trying to keep their best people right where they are. Standing in the way of your employee’s chance to develop or get promoted — otherwise known as talent hoarding — doesn’t just affect workers. It also has negative consequences for leaders and organizations.
Analyzing the Halifax Real Estate Market and Future Forecast
Known for its coastal beauty and laidback lifestyle, Halifax, Nova Scotia, is often referred to as “Canada’s Ocean Playground.” Over the past several years, this vibrant city has seen many Canadians make interprovincial moves to its shores along the Atlantic Ocean. Here’s how the real estate market has evolved.