In this conversation, Chantal Miller discusses with Ruth Rogers the inception and growth of Island Girls Rock, a community aimed at empowering Caribbean women and girls that launched at Ruth's community cafe, The Canvas, in 2015.

She shares stories of the impact of their events, the organic growth of the organisation, and the importance of community engagement.

Chantal emphasises the need for physical spaces for connection and healing, reflecting on the historical context of the Caribbean diaspora, highlighting the significance of mentorship, wellness, and storytelling in fostering a supportive community.

Follow Island Girls Rock: https://www.instagram.com/igr_love

IGR website: https://islandgirlsrock.com/

IGR podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0K6aPBfVMOrvlaAAfWvO10

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to The Canvas and Its Impact

10:10

The Birth of Island Girls Rock

18:56

The Evolution of Island Girls Rock

28:19

Future Aspirations and Expansion Plans

30:49

Creating a Network of Supportive Cafes

35:55

The Role of Island Girls Rock in Reconnection

38:11

Childhood Memories and the Power of Food

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Founder of The Canvas Ruth Rogers speaks with Dave and Emma Cornthwaite, the founders of the YES Tribe, a community focused on positivity, adventure, and personal growth.

They discuss the origins of the YES Tribe, which began with a simple camping invitation, that then developed at Ruth's cafe The Canvas, and has blossomed into a thriving community.

The chat explores the evolution of their events, the creation of the YES Bus and camping and community space Big Sky Hideaways, and the transformative impact of their community on individuals' lives.

Dave and Ems emphasise the importance of creating spaces for connection and the power of saying 'yes' to new experiences.

The YES Tribe website: https://sayyesmore.com/

Big Sky Hideaway: https://bigskyhideaway.com/ and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigskyoasis/ and TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigskyhideaway

Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Country featuring Dave and Ems: https://bigskyhideaway.com/benfogle

Dave's website: https://davecornthwaite.com/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davecorn/

Ems' Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KaremboCrafts

Ems' book recommendation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_the_Crawdads_Sing

Chapters

00:00

Introduction to the Canvas Podcast and Its Mission

02:29

The Birth of the Yes Tribe

05:03

Creating Community Through Adventure

08:00

The Evolution of Yes Tribe Events

10:58

The Role of the Canvas in the Yes Tribe's Journey

13:23

Building the Yes Bus and Big Sky Hideaways

16:20

Impact Stories from the Yes Tribe Community

18:45

The Power of Positivity and Community

23:32

Creating a Positive Community Atmosphere

28:09

The Evolution of the Yes Tribe

33:10

Future Plans and Community Engagement

37:59

Reflections on Family and Legacy

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Ruth Rogers interviews Laurence McCahill, co-founder of the Happy Startup School, which aims to redefine entrepreneurship by prioritising purpose and happiness over just profit.

Laurence shares the journey of creating a community-focused business that challenges traditional business norms, emphasising the importance of connection and support among entrepreneurs.

Reflecting on the evolution of their initiatives, and the role of blogging in building their philosophy, Laurence reveals the impact of their events on fostering a sense of belonging among like-minded individuals.

The Happy Startup School's website: https://thehappystartupschool.com/

Follow Happy Startup on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happystartups/

Happy Startups on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHappyStartupSchool/

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