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The Adverse Effect

Dec 31, 2019

Karen Carrington is no stranger to challenges. 

In 2001, she moved from Ottawa, Canada to Toronto without employment opportunities; with nothing but her young son at her side and a few dollars saved in her bank account.  

Karen met this challenge head on and was able to secure a home, a job, and also met her...


Dec 24, 2019

Have you ever heard of the 7/11 rule?  

In today’s episode of The Adverse Effect, we talk to PK Kersey, President and founder of That Suits You. 

When, at the age of 22, PK needed to attend a job interview, his pastor stepped in and brought him a suit. This very act of kindness was a pinnacle moment not only...


Dec 17, 2019

There are many moments that impact our lives, some bringing joy and, others, utter devastation. 

But, consider this — moments can be transformed into movements.  

Intrigued? 

Learn how, on today’s The Adverse Effect where we talk to ‘movement maker’ and lobbyist Terri B. Williams.    

Terri has had...


Dec 10, 2019

It is not uncommon to have moments in life where you question the next part of your journey...or, indeed, how to get there. 

On today’s The Adverse Effect, we are talking with Daryl Gilmore about, religion, the LGBTQ community and how you can ask yourself the right questions as you move along your path. 

Growing...


Adversity Shero: Winifred Winston

Dec 3, 2019

For many parents, finally getting a diagnosis for your child’s condition should be a breath of fresh air. With a diagnosis, you can figure out what to do. You can find treatment. You can find support.

But, for Winifred Winston, just getting a diagnosis for her daughter was an expensive and confusing run-around. She...