Latest Betonme Podcast Episodes

Episode 13: Betting on Cape Breton Island with Annette Verschuren

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 17, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes
In this episode, I am joined by a group of up-and-coming women here on Cape Breton Island who are leaders in their fields and passionate advocates for the future of Cape Breton. These guests include Danielle Patterson and Danielle Johnston, co-owners of Anchored Ideas; Kathleen Yurchesyn, CEO ...

Episode 12: Prioritizing Purpose with Profits: Getting to know Ikdeep Singh, Regional President of Mars Pet Nutrition North America

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 17, 2021 15:30 - 36 minutes
In this episode, I speak with one of the most dynamic leaders in North America. Ikdeep Singh is an accomplished business leader with over two decades of global experience in the consumer goods industry. He is known as a purpose-driven leader with a track record of consistently delivering sustain...

Episode 11: The Power of Place: The connection between culture and economy with Zita Cobb, Innkeeper of Fogo Island Inn

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 17, 2021 15:00 - 41 minutes
In this episode, I speak with an inspirational woman who has transformed our way of thinking about culture and the economy. Zita Cobb is the Founder and CEO of the charity Shorefast, and the visionary and Innkeeper behind the beautiful, world-renowned, remote Fogo Island Inn, off the coast of Ne...

Episode 10: From Coal Town to Cabot Cape Breton: A candid conversation with Cabot Co-Founder & CEO, Ben Cowan-Dewar

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 17, 2021 14:30 - 44 minutes
In this episode, I speak with one of the most innovative and successful business leaders in our country, Ben Cowan-Dewar. Ben is the Co-Founder and CEO of Cabot, a company with two world-class and top-rated golf courses nestled on the western coast of Cape Breton Island. In 2004, at just 25 ye...

Episode 9: Leading and Living with Purpose: Exploring equity and inclusion with Deborah Gillis, CEO of CAMH Foundation

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 17, 2021 14:00 - 39 minutes
In this episode, I speak with the President and CEO of CAMH Foundation and champion of social justice, Deborah Gillis. As a recognized thought leader on gender equality, diversity and inclusion, Deborah Gillis has dedicated her career to driving social change. Her unique blend of passion, stra...

Episode 8: Creating and Supporting a Culture of Self-Reliance: Getting to know Erika Shea, CEO of New Dawn Enterprises.

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 17, 2021 13:30 - 38 minutes
In this episode, I speak with a truly inspiring and innovative woman, Erika Shae. She is one of Cape Breton's leading ladies. She is currently the CEO and President of New Dawn Enterprises, a private and volunteer-directed business dedicated to community building. With multiple streams, includin...

Episode 7: The Back-Roads of Inspiration: A look into the life of Grammy Award Winning Songwriter Gordie Sampson

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 17, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes
In this episode, I speak with arguably one of the most successful songwriters in today’s music industry, Gordie Sampson. With many number one and chart-topping hits and awards (even a Grammy!) under his belt, Gordie came from humbled beginnings on Cape Breton Island and worked his way to the top...

Episode 6: Four Decades of Visionary Leadership: A story of resilience with Chief Terry Paul

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 15, 2021 15:00 - 54 minutes
In this episode, I speak with who I believe to be one of the most incredible leaders in our country. Terry Paul is the Chief of Membertou First Nation in Cape Breton Island/ Unama'ki, a position he has held since 1984. During this time, Chief Paul has guided his community and administration into...

Episode 5: HATs off to Cape Breton Island: Innovation in the Arts, building out of Covid-19 with Wesley. J Colford

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 15, 2021 14:30 - 41 minutes
In this episode, I speak with one of our country’s leaders in the arts sector, Wesley Colford. They have an impressive resume that brought them to Toronto, but they returned home to Cape Breton to bring their talents to a local stage. A playwright, actor, singer, dancer, and more. Wesley is the ...

Episode 4: The Woodroad To Success: Building a business from a dream with founders Daryl and Peter MacDonnell

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 15, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes
In this episode, I speak with the owners of what I believe is one of the most inspiring and innovative restaurants in our country. In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, two brothers combined their talents and passions to open a culinary dining restaurant called Woodroad. Woodroad Restaurant i...

Episode 3: Fish Guts to Gold: Creating a sustainable future through bioengineering with Dr. Beth Mason, CEO of Verschuren Centre

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 15, 2021 13:30 - 47 minutes
In this episode, I speak with one of the most innovative women that I have had the pleasure of working with, Dr. Beth Mason. Beth has an impressive career and education path that started in Edinburgh, Scotland, with her BSc in agriculture, via Alberta (MSc, Ph.D. U of Alberta), BC and ultimately...

Episode 2: Building Community Through Inclusive Leadership: A candid chat with Mayor Amanda MacDougall

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 15, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes
In this episode, I speak with one of the most inspiring women I have had the pleasure of working with, Amanda McDougall. Amanda was elected Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality in October 2020, making history by becoming the first female Mayor of CBRM. Mayor McDougall is a Cape Breto...

Episode 2: Building Community Through Inclusive Leadership: A candid chat with Mayor Amanda McDougall

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - October 15, 2021 13:00 - 49 minutes
In this episode, I speak with one of the most inspiring women I have had the pleasure of working with, Amanda McDougall. Amanda was elected Mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality in October 2020, making history by becoming the first female Mayor of CBRM. Mayor McDougall is a Cape Breto...

Episode 1: From Farm Girl to Global Changemaker: Getting to know Annette Verschuren

Bet On Me with Annette Verschuren - September 30, 2021 23:04 - 32 minutes
Listen in on a conversation between Annette Verschuren and her sister Dorothy Tennant. This episode gives us a look into Annette’s success story, from a farm girl raised by Dutch immigrants to a global changemaker and inspiring leader. Born and raised in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Annette has b...