Empathize Others: The Podcast
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago -Empathize Others: The Podcast, with Agassou 'Augy' Jones. This community advocacy-focused interview podcast extends the work that Augy does with his Empathize Others Consulting Service. The podcast will showcase the inner thoughts of well-known community personalities who passionately 'empathize others'. To find out more about this Halifax, Nova Scotia based podcast, please visit us at empathizeothers.com
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EOTP 013 | Interview with Trevor Silver - Empathize Others: The Podcast
May 26, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThe community theme of this episode is definitely versatility. Founder and Creative Director of tREv clothing, Trevor Silver, takes time to share his personal success story…embedded in community-minded business savvy. I asked Trevor to be a guest on the podcast when we were both judging a junior high social studies contest. He is an intelligent young man who dropped out of law school to pursue his dream of combing art, fashion and entrepreneurial fire. tREv clothing is centered within the co...
EOTP 012 | Interview with Ron Lovett - Empathize Others: The Podcast
April 21, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBInterview with Ron Lovett - Augy spends time with serial entrepreneur, author, organizational influencer and former bodyguard, Ron Lovett, to discuss how his community versatility as a youth shaped his career journey and his innovative corporate ideology. Ron is an award-winning businessman who has reached international notoriety with his community-centered approach to building (and growing) corporations. In this podcast episode, he chronicles his school days as a ‘connector’, his love of ...
EOTP 011 | Interview with Jordon Croucher - Empathize Others: The Podcast
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBInterview with Jordon Croucher - Augy catches up with former Canadian Idol and Juno Award winning R&B artist Jordon Croucher. JRDN has both Halifax & Toronto roots. His 2010 single “U Can Have it All” reached #5 on the MuchMusic countdown & his latest album “Ralph” has close to 1 million streams on Spotify. Jordon was also a fantastic basketball player who won back-to-back national university championship during his time at Saint Francis Xavier University. More importantly, many of JRDN’s so...
EOTP 010 | Interview with Floyd Kane - Empathize Others: The Podcast
November 25, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBInterview with Floyd Kane - Augy sits down to film/TV writer & producer Floyd Kane. Floyd is garnering the attention of many in the television landscape as his legal drama "Diggstown" is receiving critical acclaim on both CBC and Fox networks. With his usual focus on community conversations, Augy listens as Floyd chronicles his deep connection to the historic African Nova Scotian community of East Preston, his experiences at the infamous Cole Harbour high school, his less than positive intro...
EOTP 009 | Interview with Peter MacKay - Empathize Others: The Podcast
November 11, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBInterview with Peter MacKay - Augy has been connected to Peter MacKay in various ways. Peter’s brother Andy has been a lifelong friend, their parents intersect in both politics and community engagement, and Peter has a love for sports that he and Augy share. If you have been following Canadian politics from the late 90s to present day – Peter MacKay resonates as a key figure in national and international government portfolios. This podcast episode will purposely not focus on power and politi...
EOTP 008 | Interview with Dr. Chris Frazer - Empathize Others: The Podcast
October 28, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBInterview with Dr. Chris Frazer - Augy worked at St Francis Xavier University with Dr. Frazer in 2018. Augy was the Director of The Diversity Engagement Center and was often in discussions with Chris pertaining to the LGBTQ+ students on campus. Chris is a highly rated History professor with a strong student-centred approach. He obtained his Ph.D. from Brown University and spent time lecturing at Harvard University as well. Chris hails from Calgary Alberta, was a championship lacrosse and hoc...
EOTP 007 | Interview with Michelle Jean-Paul - Empathize Others: The Podcast
October 14, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBInterview with Michelle Jean-Paul - Augy met Michelle at NABSE2020 (National Assoc of Black School Educators) in Dallas, Texas. Michelle is from Winnipeg, Manitoba and discusses her diverse upbringing intersecting through culture, language, religion and education. She is currently the principal of a French high school and conducts research in educational equity. She accurately converses about teaching and community engagement techniques that have proven to effectively improve the school expe...
EOTP 006 | Interview with Dion Walcott - Empathize Others: The Podcast
September 30, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBInterview with Dion Walcott - Augy and Dion played in the classic Halifax Provincial Black Basketball Tournament in the early '90s. Dion was a Toronto baller just coming out of high school and Augy was a university all-star starting out his teaching career. They both speak fondly of this community/sport experience. The rich conversation that ensues is fueled by basketball and pivotal life memories that put into context the present-day work Dion does with empowering youth in Toronto. He is an...
EOTP 005 | Interview with Folami Jones - Empathize Others: The Podcast
September 16, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBInterview with Folami Jones - In this episode Augy gets a chance to showcase the story of his powerful younger sister Folami, who recently graduated from Law School. Folami is a staunch and dedicated community leader...following in the direct steps of her civil rights activist father, Rocky Jones. This light-hearted chat between brother and sister highlights Folami's sense of community from suburban life in Bedford, NS to the hustle & bustle of raising a family (and going to school) in Toron...
EOTP 004 | Alfred Burgesson Interview - Empathize Others: The Podcast
September 02, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBInterview with Alfred Burgesson - Augy sits down with Alfred to discuss the making of this talented entrepreneurial power force. Alfred's family came to Canada from Ghana and settled in Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. He outlines the heavy community adjustments he had to make from an early age...and how that experience honed his social versatility skills. Alfred went on to attend Halifax Grammar school and Saint Mary's University. It is during this academic period of his life that he realized ...
EOTP 003 | Kate MacDonald Interview - Empathize Others: The Podcast
August 19, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBInterview with Kate MacDonald - In this episode Augy engages in a beautifully passionate conversation with Halifax, Nova Scotia's dynamic Kate MacDonald. Kate is deeply committed to community engagement through art, music, activism and authentic 1st-voice communication. Her diverse sense of community grows out of the wide variety of people who helped to 'raise her up'. Kate refers to a succession of mentors, organizations, teachers and community 'safe spaces' that helped her navigate the com...
EOTP 003 | Kate MacDonald - Empathize Others
August 19, 2021 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBInterview with Kate MacDonald - In this episode Augy engages in a beautifully passionate conversation with Halifax, Nova Scotia's dynamic Kate MacDonald. Kate is deeply committed to community engagement through art, music, activism and authentic 1st-voice communication. Her diverse sense of community grows out of the wide variety of people who helped to 'raise her up'. Kate refers to a succession of mentors, organizations, teachers and community 'safe spaces' that helped her navigate the com...
EOTP 002 | DeRico Symonds - Empathize Others
August 13, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBInterview with DeRico Symonds - Augy connects with DeRico to delve deeper into the mindset of this multi-talented community leader. DeRico speaks of his home community of Bayer's Westwood Public Housing ("The Pubs") in Halifax, Nova Scotia - and how it laid the foundation for his continued love for community issues. DeRico reflects insightfully on his student-athlete journey, the spark that energized him to take on community-oriented jobs and the importance of utilizing social media in an ef...
EOTP 002 | DeRico Symonds Interview - Empathize Others: The Podcast
August 13, 2021 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBInterview with DeRico Symonds - Augy connects with DeRico to delve deeper into the mindset of this multi-talented community leader. DeRico speaks of his home community of Bayer's Westwood Public Housing ("The Pubs") in Halifax, Nova Scotia - and how it laid the foundation for his continued love for community issues. DeRico reflects insightfully on his student-athlete journey, the spark that energized him to take on community-oriented jobs and the importance of utilizing social media in an ef...
EOTP | Intro to the Podcast with Augy Jones
August 12, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MBIntro to the Podcast with Augy Jones - Augy introduces his audience to the development of "Empathize Others" as a brand, and more specifically the focus of the podcast element. He is excited to turn the spotlight on community leaders who he feels epitomize the true nature of selfless support of 'others'. He hopes that the podcast audience will feel the energy of his guests and use it to engage with their own communities. Augy wants Empathize Others: The Podcast to be a continuous, feel-good ...
EOTP 001 | Steve "Coach K" Konchalski Interview - Empathize Others: The Podcast
August 12, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBInterview with Steve Konchalski - Augy and Steve have been closely connected since Canada's "Coach K" recruited him to StFX in 1986. Their conversation focuses on much more than Steve's five decades of Canadian basketball. Coach K discusses what community means to him as he reminisces on his legendary career. This thoughtful reflection takes us from his roots in New York City to Wolfville, Nova Scotia (Acadia University) and ultimately to his long-term hometown community of Antigonish, Nova ...
EOTP 001 | Steve "Coach K" Konchalski - Empathize Others
August 12, 2021 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBInterview with Steve Konchalski - Augy and Steve have been closely connected since Canada's "Coach K" recruited him to StFX in 1986. Their conversation focuses on much more than Steve's five decades of Canadian basketball. Coach K discusses what community means to him as he reminisces on his legendary career. This thoughtful reflection takes us from his roots in New York City to Wolfville, Nova Scotia (Acadia University) and ultimately to his long-term hometown community of Antigonish, Nova ...