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Trust Over Tactics: Basam Murtaza Tahoor on Rebuilding from Zero in Halifax

Founder Basam Murtaza Tahoor shares how he rebuilt his marketing career from scratch in Halifax—ditching gimmicks, mastering Canadian business basics, and proving that trust is the only real currency. From landing his first client to crafting a blue-ocean pivot into original illustration and brand IP, Basam breaks down buyer personas, pricing strategy, networking that actually works, and how to use AI without losing your human edge. A practical roadmap for builders who believe creativity and community win long term. We unlocked a new location for this episode. Thank you Quinns Arm Pub for the Hospitality and Stellar Guinness. Their menu here is top notch we must recommend you check this place out. Send a text Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

Claudia Chender on Building a Nova Scotia Where People Can Actually Afford to Live

We sit down with Nova Scotia NDP leader Claudia Chender for a candid, ground-level conversation about what’s really driving the affordability crisis—and what can actually fix it.Claudia shares her journey from law to politics, shaped by her work in education and advocacy, and a front-row view of how government decisions impact families. We break down the housing crisis—from rent caps and fixed-term leases to the difference between building more units and building homes people can truly afford. Supply matters, but the type of supply matters more when luxury towers don’t help nurses, teachers, or young professionals find stability.We also explore the broader affordability puzzle: child care, energy, groceries, and the economic power of investing in people. Claudia explains how unlocking federal funding, strengthening the caring economy, and supporting arts, film, and innovation can help Nova Scotia retain talent and build stronger communities.From ocean tech and life sciences to energy infrastructure and cultural identity, this episode looks at what it will take to create a province where people don’t just work—but build lasting lives.If you care about housing, affordability, and the future of Nova Scotia, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.Subscribe to the Afternoon Pint Podcast, share with a friend, and let us know: what’s the one change that would make life more affordable for you?Send a text Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

Inside ISANS with CEO Paula Knight: How Nova Scotia Welcomes, Trains, And Retains Newcomers

What makes someone plant roots instead of moving on? We sit with Paula Knight, CEO of ISANS, to unpack the real work of turning arrivals into neighbours—and why belonging is the quiet infrastructure that powers Nova Scotia’s future. From first intake to first job, from a child’s first hockey game to a nurse’s first licensed shift, Paula shows how practical supports and human connection move people from surviving to thriving.We dive into the ISANS model: language training that meets learners where they are, employment programs that push past generic job boards, and credential recognition efforts that get doctors, engineers, and tradespeople working closer to their skills. Paula shares corporate lessons she carried into the non‑profit world—clear scorecards, honest metrics, and a “rhythm of the business” that keeps services responsive. We also get candid about barriers: uneven licensing, youth navigating language and curriculum gaps, and the cost of losing talent when the path is unclear.Community is the multiplier. With 80% of staff being immigrants themselves, ISANS pairs expertise with lived experience, making guidance feel like a hand on your shoulder. We talk women’s entrepreneurship, onsite childcare, and the subtle but powerful impact of simple moments—learning to skate, cheering at a hockey game, or finding a friend after a snowstorm. The data matters too: strong retention, 70% working in their field or a related field, and thousands supported across languages and programs. In a province with an aging population and a housing crunch, this isn’t charity—it’s strategy.We close by reframing the narrative. Whether we say immigrant, newcomer, or simply Canadian, the goal is the same: help people belong so they stay, contribute, and lead. If you care about workforce gaps, economic growth, healthcare capacity, or vibrant communities, this conversation will give you stories, stats, and practical ideas you can use tomorrow. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review telling us one way you welcome new neighbours.Send a text Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

Quentrel Provo's Mission To Stop The Violence Needs More Support Than Ever

A single march in the rain changed everything. After losing his cousin to a senseless act of violence, Quentrel Provo turned grief into a mission: Stop the Violence, Spread the Love. We sit down with Q to unpack how a community showed up, how forgiveness sharpened his purpose, and why June 10 is now Stop the Violence Day—wear red, do one kind act, and make compassion visible.We go deeper than slogans. Q explains how youth mentorship became the centre of gravity for the movement, why “one caring adult” can redirect a life, and how he tailored his talks from elementary classrooms to correctional facilities. He shares the unseen costs too: threats, burnout, and the hard boundary work required to protect your peace while serving others. Along the way, we revisit milestone moments—from speaking across North America to meeting Barack and Michelle Obama—and the quiet, consistent wins that matter most.Then we zoom out. We challenge performative community policing and top‑down policy that ignores lived experience. Q lays out a clear blueprint for trust: listen first, co‑design with neighbourhoods, and build feedback loops that lead to action. We tackle media‑driven trauma, bias and street checks, de‑escalation training, and the line between self‑defence and excessive force. We also contrast punitive prison models with rehabilitation that actually lowers harm through education, mental health care, and reentry support.This conversation is part origin story, part field guide. If you’ve wondered how to move from outrage to impact, start small: a door held open, a question asked, a promise kept. If you’re ready to go bigger, mentor a student, support a local program, or host a kindness drive on June 10. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope today, and leave a review with the one act of kindness you’ll do this week.Send a text Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.

The Mental Intelligence Behind Football with Coach Micah Brown

We sit down with Coach Micah Brown — former pro quarterback, founder of BATLX, and a leader in Atlantic Canada’s football development scene. Micah breaks down the mental intelligence behind football and why the best coaching is about way more than schemes and stats. We talk leadership under pressure, building confident athletes, mentorship and representation, and the real responsibility coaches carry as community leaders. The conversation goes deep on self-care and mental health, what it takes to stay locked in when life gets loud, and how Micah’s mission is helping develop both better players — and better people — here at home. Send a text Your Dream Home Does Not Have to Be Just A Dream. Today's show is brought to you by Kimia Nejat of Exit Reality Metro. Kimia is the realtor who knows how to get things done. Buying or Selling? Go to afternoonpint.ca/kimia and we will set up an introduction Does Your Business Need a Boost With Foot traffic? Hosts for An Event? Or Even Actors For A Production? Or the Production itself? Go to https://www.afternoonpint.ca/services and see some of the services that the Afternoon Pint team offers. Support the showFind The Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok Buy merch, get out newsletter, or book some of Afternoon Pints Media Talent on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #popculture #authors #actors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada Your follows likes and subscribes help support Canadian Made Media. Please drop us a line and let us know if you are enjoying the show.