Afternoon Pint

• Leah Parsons - When Systems Fail Our Children - Remembering Rehtaeh Parsons

  Twelve years after the tragic death of Rehtaeh Parsons, her mother Leah joins The Afternoon Pint for a conversation about trauma, institutional failure, and finding purpose after unimaginable loss.Leah paints a vivid portrait of Rehtaeh—a compassionate teenager with dreams of becoming a marine biologist, whose life spiraled downward after a sexual assault was photographed and shared among her peers. What follows is a harrowing account of systematic failure across institutions meant to protect vulnerable youth. The conversation shifts to crucial questions about our digital age. Should we restrict social media access by age, or should we hold platforms accountable for harmful content? Leah advocates strongly for the latter, noting these companies already have sophisticated filtering systems they could deploy to protect young users. Most striking is her call for empathy education, sparked by witnessing her younger daughter's stabbing while classmates merely recorded the attack rather than intervening—a chilling indicator of how digital exposure has desensitized youth to real suffering.Through her grief journey, Leah has transformed tragedy into purpose by creating a 100-acre animal sanctuary in Rehtaeh's memory. This sanctuary embodies her belief that healing comes in many forms beyond traditional therapy—a philosophy shaped by her professional background as a therapist and her personal experience navigating profound loss. Her candid revelations about initially wanting to abandon parenting altogether, then choosing daily to move forward for her other children, offer insights into grief's complex reality. As Leah puts it, grief is "rolling"—not something you heal from once, but something you choose to navigate daily.Share this episode with anyone concerned about youth mental health, digital citizenship, or finding purpose after loss.On September 20th, the Rehteah Parsons Society will be hosting Rae's Awareness Suicide Prevention Walk. You can find the details for the walk on Facebook if you would like to participate and show your support. Send us a text Support the showPlease Follow Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok - Every follow and subscription helps support Canadian made media! Learn more about #afternoonpint on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #business #ideas #arts #culture #discussions #authors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada

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• Rudi Brooks - Spice, Family & Fire: The Rudi’s Hot Sauce Journey 🌶️🔥

  Rudi of Rudi's Hot Sauce shares his family's journey from the Bahamas to becoming Nova Scotia's top hot sauce specialist, revealing how his father's transformative experience with wild peppers led to a multi-generational passion for crafting complex, flavour hot sauces. We talk about hot sauces, family ran businesses and whatever else comes to us, while experiencing some of Rudis hot sauces and a few beverages at the 5K Cafe.Send us a text Kimia Nejat of Kimia Nejat Realty Marc Zirka - Strategy Up Support the showPlease Follow Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok - Every follow and subscription helps support Canadian made media! Learn more about #afternoonpint on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #business #ideas #arts #culture #discussions #authors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada

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• Jonathan Torrens - We unearthed things... Creative Evolution, Trailer Park Boys, Mr. D, and truly Canadian Entertainment

  We were thrilled to finally have Jonathan Torrens sit down with us for a candid conversation about his remarkable 30-year journey through Canadian entertainment and the industry that keeps him more fulfilled than ever. From his unexpected start as a teenage host on Street Cents, to iconic roles on Trailer Park Boys, Mr. D, Letterkenny, Shoresy, the Vollies, the directors chair & more, Torrens reflects on what makes Canadian content distinctive and why our most uniquely Canadian stories often travel best internationally.We learn of Torrens' venture into the movie trailer rental business, offering insights into the economic realities of film production in Atlantic Canada and how policy decisions affect creative industries. He also shares passionately his recent directorial work on "Pretty Blind," a sitcom featuring a woman with low vision that carefully avoids making disability the character's sole defining trait.Torrens weaves together thoughtful observations about media evolution, representation, and the value of long-form conversation in an increasingly fragmented attention economy. His father-in-law's advice becomes the perfect summation of his current philosophy: "Instead of doing 13 things half-assed, pick two and go hard at them." For creators at any stage, it's a powerful reminder to focus on what truly matters.Join us for a refreshingly authentic conversation with one of Canada's most versatile creative forces as he shares the unfiltered truth about finding your voice, knowing when to say no, and creating work that resonates.Thank you to Parichat Thai for their amazing food & accommodation and to Tatamagouche Brewing for the refreshments in this episode. Send us a text Kimia Nejat of Kimia Nejat Realty Marc Zirka - Strategy Up Support the showPlease Follow Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok - Every follow and subscription helps support Canadian made media! Learn more about #afternoonpint on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #business #ideas #arts #culture #discussions #authors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada

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• Dalene Allen - From Fisherman Sweaters to Network Endeavours

  Growing up as the oldest of seven daughters in rural Nova Scotia, Dalene Allen learned entrepreneurship at her mother's handcraft shop, "The Killick." This early exposure to business relationships became the foundation for her remarkable career through retail merchandising, executive positions, and eventually leading Business Network International (BNI) across three Atlantic provinces. Dalene shares game-changing perspectives on networking that challenge conventional wisdom. Rather than approaching events with sales in mind, she advocates for human connection first—"When you build the relationship, business happens organically." Her three-part interaction formula has proven to have generated millions in business for herself and others.For those who dread networking events, Dalene offers practical wisdom born from experience. Whether you're looking to grow your business, advance your career, or simply build more meaningful connections, Dalene's approach to "Networking Naturally" provides a refreshing alternative to traditional networking tactic, not to mention her own personal story has a lot more twists and turns than you may think! Join us for a pint at The Clayton Park Bar & Grill, as we uncover what exactly makes Dalene so great at bringing people together. Send us a text Kimia Nejat of Kimia Nejat Realty Marc Zirka - Strategy Up Support the showPlease Follow Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok - Every follow and subscription helps support Canadian made media! Learn more about #afternoonpint on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #business #ideas #arts #culture #discussions #authors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada

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• Serena Haines - Is communication the new foreplay?

  This week, sex educator and intimacy coach Serena Haines joins us for a pint and shares her journey in becoming a certified sexologist, breaking down misconceptions about pleasure, anatomy, and communication in relationships. We found this to be a fun and informative discussion around healthy relationships for both new partners and long term partners alike.Visit SerenaHaines.com to learn more about intimacy coaching and catch Serena's TED Talk on August 9th at the Lighthouse Art Center, in Halifax exploring how sexual wellness is a missing piece in overall mental health.Send us a text Kimia Nejat of Kimia Nejat Realty Marc Zirka - Strategy Up Support the showPlease Follow Afternoon Pint on Youtube Facebook Instagram & TikTok - Every follow and subscription helps support Canadian made media! Learn more about #afternoonpint on our website: www.afternoonpint.ca #afternoonpint #entrepreneur #business #ideas #arts #culture #discussions #authors #politics #money #music #popular #movies #canadalife #madeincanada

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