The Manitoba government is restoring specialized menopause care with a $5.2‑million investment to establish the Manitoba Menopause Clinic in southwest Winnipeg, delivering on a promise to rebuild services cut nearly a decade ago. Premier Wab Kinew and Health, Seniors and Long‑Term Care Minister Uzoma Asagwara made the announcement, outlining aContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/73fFok4MdM8 In a world increasingly driven by digital disconnection and polarized narratives, two young leaders in Winnipeg are stepping up to redefine what it means to build a thriving community. Their recent insights highlight an urgent shift in Gen Z advocacy, moving beyond social media performativity into tangible, boots-on-the-ground action. Born inContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/g_1gRMBJkc8 Have you ever felt the urge to leave your city just to experience something new? On Coffee with Genny B, Tineke Buiskool-Leeuwma, Chief Sparkle Officer at Tin Can Creative, challenges this mindset. She encourages everyone to become a tourist in their own backyard, specifically highlighting the vibrant community of Winnipeg. Continue Reading
https://youtu.be/qs66X39gZcA In the fast-paced digital world dominated by AI tools and instant design templates, it’s easy for a business to lose its “soul.” Goldie Yudelevich, a visual artist and the owner of The Bridge Idea, believes the secret to authentic personal branding isn’t found staring at a computer screen, butContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/3qRnBEUYXek How can you turn your hobby into a profitable Canadian business? For newcomers to Manitoba, the road to entrepreneurship often feels paved with invisible barriers. A brilliant business idea is only valuable if you know where the right clients gather, how the local banking systems operate, and how toContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/fnLTFnRX32g On this episode of Coffee with Genny B, Genny dives into the heart of wellness, community, and the beauty of natural, intentional living. What begins as a chat over coffee quickly unfolds into a journey across continents, exploring the roots of tea culture, sustainable sourcing, and the power ofContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/N_mlwDun1IY Nermin Sa’d stands as a powerful example of resilience, innovation, and leadership. Recognized by Forbes as one of the 100 Most Powerful Arab Women, her story reflects determination that transcends borders. Born in Jordan and trained as a mechanical engineer, Nermin holds multiple engineering degrees from both Canada andContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/Epdzjw8XGlQ When African immigrants first arrived in Manitoba in the 1980s, they faced extreme weather, unrecognized professional credentials, and profound isolation. In a recent compelling interview, community trailblazer Alhaja Titi Tijani shared her incredible journey of transforming that isolation into a thriving, cohesive network. Arriving at a time when there were fewContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/BI5bYXEPLlI Mala’ika Mustapha is a local children’s book author-illustrator and public speaker whose work is grounded in storytelling, representation, and community impact. Through her vibrant books and creative outreach, she has become a meaningful voice for young readers, especially Black and Brown children searching for characters who look like them andContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/BDndP1Vyl7w On Coffee with Genny B, conversations unfold the way they do best: honest, heartfelt, and over coffee. In this episode, Genny Sacco-Bak welcomed Carrie Sobkowich, host of The MILF Podcast (Motherhood Is F’d), for a raw and deeply relatable discussion about the realities of modern motherhood. Carrie’s podcast wasContinue Reading
