Latest Diamonds Podcast Episodes
The Backpack: Paul Bromby
Canadian Love Map - April 25, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday's story belongs to Paul, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Growing up can be tough, especially if you're juggling the responsibilities of childhood with the anxiety of caring for an ailing parent. For Paul, his mother's bipolar disorder was a constant fixation of his young life. It was a...
The Clutterbug: Alicia and Tyson
Canadian Love Map - April 18, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday's story belongs to Alicia and Tyson, originally from Newfoundland and Manitoba, respectively. Adventure, freedom, and excitement. Many of us have daydreamed about shedding our familiar patterns and embracing the unknown, but very few of us bring these fantasies to life. That's n...
Guest: David Kellie Returns, Again
Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast - April 13, 2024 13:32 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsDavid Kellie, the CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), returns to the show for a third time. The conversation begins with David discussing the NDC’s recent marketing shoot in Canada’s Northwest Territories with actress Lily James. David then shares his cold-water plunge experience in minus ...
Ep. 73 - The Bourbon Brotherhood: A Beginner's Guide From "A Guy" Who Knows His Sh*t
Buy Like a Guy - April 11, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsBourbon continues to be a "go to" for guys who want to move away from cheap beer and fruity drinks, and I support it. It's a crazy big world of choices that are mind boggling, even to seasoned bourbon hunters. My guest today is definitely a guy who can help us traverse the multi-leveled lands...
Hearts of Kin: Shellie and Danielle
Canadian Love Map - April 11, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday's story belongs to Shellie Ann Tobin and Danielle MacDonald, originally from New Waterford, Cape Breton Island. The East Coast of Canada is steeped in a rich musical tradition that binds families, communities, and generations together. This is the world that Shellie and Danielle...
Ep. 72 - One for the Ladies: What NOT to Do When He's Picking Out His Wedding Ring
Buy Like a Guy - April 04, 2024 09:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThis is an auspicious moment because in this episode, for the first time, I’m going to address "The Ladies." Specifically, I’m going to talk about what you, as a woman, should NOT do when you and your fella go to look for his wedding ring. When it’s time to pick out his wedding ring, he jus...
Flying the Coop: Awele Oye-Onwuka
Canadian Love Map - April 04, 2024 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday's story belongs to Awele Oye-Onwuka from Lagos, Nigeria (and from Antigonish, Nova Scotia). Like many young people in Canada today, Awele is an international student hailing from the lively, busy city of Lagos, Nigeria. Awele loved growing up in Nigeria, having extremely close r...
Ep. 71 - Ask Andy: What is the Custom Jewelry Design Process Like?
Buy Like a Guy - March 28, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsCustomer involvement in designing jewelry is a growing trend in the jewelry business. Independent jewelry stores offer a range of options, from changing metals and gemstones to adding unique touches. However, there's a crucial balance between personalization and potentially compromising the inte...
A Second Chance: Anita and Kevin
Canadian Love Map - March 28, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis week's story belongs to Anita and Kevin Kirkbride, of Florenceville, New Brunswick. Have you ever wondered what became of your high school sweetheart? For former flames Anita and Kevin, this common curiosity became a window of opportunity two decades after the young couple parted...
Ep. 70 - Ask Andy: What is a "Push Present?" and Why It's a Legendary Gift
Buy Like a Guy - March 21, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsA lot of guys have no idea what a “push present” is. I have to confess that until there was a baby in my future, I never heard of it, nor did I know what it was. (And I'm in "the business!") So what is a push present? Is it something you should consider when there’s a baby on the way? Fir...
No Corners Cut: Julia Rivard Dexter
Canadian Love Map - March 21, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday's story comes from Julia Rivard Dexter of Loon Lake, Nova Scotia. Like many children, Julia struggled with reading. This would become a source of strife and insecurity for the young girl, until she found her fit in competitive canoe kayaking. In the world of sports Julia excelle...
Guest: Amelia Bourdeau
Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast - March 19, 2024 19:09 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsIn this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, economic and financial market strategist Amelia Bourdeau joins the show to discuss an array of macro fundamental factors likely to impact the diamond trade. The conversation begins with Paul and Amelia discussing the Federal Reserve...
Ep. 69 - Beyond the Carat: A New Direction for Buy Like a Guy
Buy Like a Guy - March 14, 2024 09:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings"The times they are a changin'..." I'm changing up the show and taking the podcast in a different direction! Buy Like a Guy will be exploring topics beyond fine jewelry to include other areas of interest for men. But before I go, I'll talk about diamond reports, and reiterate once again the ...
Creating an Empathy Exchange: Deborah Bakti
Canadian Love Map - March 14, 2024 03:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday's story belongs to Deb Bakti, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Deb's story belongs like many love stories do: girl meets boy at a bar and the two fall for each other. The "boy" in question was Ty, Deb's late husband. Deb and Ty had built the perfect life together with happy, healthy kid...
Ep. 68 - Timing is Everything: Navigating Jewelry Buying Decisions, the Paradox of Choice, and the Importance of a Plan B
Buy Like a Guy - March 07, 2024 09:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode of Buy Like a Guy, I revisit when the proverbial "right time" is to make your buying decisions, and the importance of having a Plan B. It's always best to buy important jewelry well before you're planning on giving it. Why? Because it's the best way to avoid undue anxiety abou...
Making Connections as a Storyteller: Jackie Torrens
Canadian Love Map - March 07, 2024 03:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday's story belongs to Jackie, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. How do you communicate with the world? This weeks guest seeks connection through the stories she shares as a filmmaker, actor and journalist. Jackie Torrens is one of Canada’s brightest talents. Winning awards for performances ...
Ep. 67 - Diamonds are NOT A Lot of Money, and The Top 3 Things to Consider When You're Buying Jewelry
Buy Like a Guy - February 29, 2024 09:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn Part 2 of my conversation with Shane Decker we discuss the role of jewelry in celebrating life's events and he shares the most important factors to consider when buying diamond jewelry. The conversation covers various aspects of buying an engagement ring and creating a memorable proposal. S...
Leap Year Love: Emily and Jared
Canadian Love Map - February 29, 2024 06:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis love story belongs to Emily Szuch of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, and Jared Szuch of Calgary, Alberta. February 29th - it's a date so special that it only happens every four years. For many of us, however, it may come and go without much spectacle. But for Emily and Jared, Febru...
Ep. 66 - The Truth Behind Diamond Deals: Deciphering Beauty, Value, and Investment with Diamond Evangelist Shane Decker
Buy Like a Guy - February 22, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIt seems like most, if not all, of the information and marketing messages coming out of the jewelry industry these days are geared toward women. It makes sense because oftentimes she is the driver when it comes to what sort of style she likes, and as men, we want to give her an engagement ring, ...
The Vanishing Station: Gerald and Spencer
Canadian Love Map - February 22, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis love story belongs to Gerald Knowlton of Calgary, Alberta and Spencer Purdy of Vancouver, British Columbia. These two men share a strange bond that binds them together across three generations: a decommissioned railway station. Gerald is part of a rare breed of Canadians who actua...
Ep. 65 - Ask Andy: The Marks of Time and Why Scratches and Dings In Your Rings are Not a Bad Thing
Buy Like a Guy - February 15, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIn this episode I'm going to talk about something that resonates with both men and women: When you glance down at your brand new ring, and see those first few scratches and dings. It can be disheartening, and you may even be surprised you even care. Whether it's a minor scratch, a ding, or ...
The Battle of Alberta: Tess and Payden
Canadian Love Map - February 15, 2024 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis story belongs to Tess Monias and Payden Partaker, of Kikino, Alberta. Fathers can play a big role in shaping the people we will become. For Tess and Payden, both of their fathers instilled in them an undying love for two Alberta NHL teams: the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flam...
Ep. 64 - You CAN Buy The Right Jewelry Without Sticking Your Head Up A Bulls A**
Buy Like a Guy - February 08, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsIf you’re the kind of person that doesn’t give a whole lotta’ "you know what’s" about fine jewelry or diamonds, or where the prices come from, I’m here to tell you, that’s okay. In fact, I think it’s perfectly normal. If diamonds, gemstones, precious metals and fine jewelry don’t interest you...
The First Team to Arrive: Tyler and Kat
Canadian Love Map - February 08, 2024 06:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis story belongs to Tyler Smith and Kat Kastner, of Calgary, Alberta. You may already know the story of Tyler and Kat - they're the inspirational young couple from Alberta who won the ninth season of The Amazing Race Canada. Throughout the 11-episode run, Ty and Kat (a.k.a. "TyKat")...
Ep. 63 - What's The Hardest Year of Marriage, And Why Jewelry Is The Right Gift To Give For Your Anniversary?
Buy Like a Guy - February 01, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings“So what’s the hardest year of marriage?” You may be surprised to hear that I've been asked that question more than once. (Unless you're married. Then you know it's not an uncommon question, especially when you're talking to young men who are about to get married.) I actually used to ask that ...
Open the Floor for Love: Rick and Haven
Canadian Love Map - February 01, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis story belongs to Rick Glumac and Haven Lurbiecki, of Port Moody, British Columbia. In the journey of love, an important benchmark for many couples is a proposal. Often, a lot of time, energy, and creativity goes into planning these intricate expressions of love - but some couples...
Ep. 62 - Why Do We Wear Wedding Rings On The Ring Finger of Our Left Hand?
Buy Like a Guy - January 25, 2024 09:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsAs human beings we have an innate need to express ourselves to the rest of the world. Whether through our clothes, our time pieces, sharing our tastes in music, wearing our favorite team's merch…and of course, wearing a ring on the ring finger of our left hand, to tell others that, “Hey! Hands ...
Finding Purpose: Debbie Adams
Canadian Love Map - January 25, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis love story belongs to Debbie Adams, originally from Upper Island Cove, Newfoundland. Opportunity is the concept that feeds our thirst to progress in life. Our role models and peers often teach us to take opportunities free of fear and baggage - that the world is our oyster. But w...
Ep. 61 - Why It Makes Sense To Give "Impractical" Jewelry She Won't Wear Everyday
Buy Like a Guy - January 18, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratingsThere are some fantastic pieces of jewelry that are beautiful and impactful, and they tend to cost a lot of money, and it's also the kind of jewelry that she won't wear "all the time." It begs the question, “Why would I spend a lot of money on something that she won’t wear that often? It's not...
A Tail of Two Loves: Mike and Lisa
Canadian Love Map - January 18, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIf you've owned a dog or cat, you know the kind of love connection that's formed between a pet and their owner. The flipside of this unconditional love is the heartbreak and anxiety that takes place when your furry friends go missing. According to the SPCA, this happens over 1 million t...
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