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Working to create meaningful jobs for African Nova Scotians through employer, intermediary, and community collaboration.

10/21/2026

Season 3 Episode 9 featuring Dr. David Woods is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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In this clip, David talks about advice he got from writer and professor Fred Ward.

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For years, Feature Friday has been a platform dedicated to amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and celebrating the achievements of ANS (African Nova Scotian) community members and allies. Through meaningful conversations, we highlight the incredible work being done to close the employment gap for Black and ANS individuals aged 18-35. We explore personal journeys, passions, and successes to inspire and uplift our audience.

This season is brought to you by the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative administered by the Black Business Initiative

Don’t forget to follow our page so you never miss an episode!

Feature Friday is a ONE initiative brought to you by their ANS Employment Lab

10/13/2026

Season 3 Episode 9 featuring Dr. David Woods is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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For years, Feature Friday has been a platform dedicated to amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and celebrating the achievements of ANS (African Nova Scotian) community members and allies. Through meaningful conversations, we highlight the incredible work being done to close the employment gap for Black and ANS individuals aged 18-35. We explore personal journeys, passions, and successes to inspire and uplift our audience.

This season is brought to you by the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative administered by the Black Business Initiative

Don’t forget to follow our page so you never miss an episode!

Feature Friday is a ONE initiative brought to you by their ANS Employment Lab

09/26/2026

Part 2 of Season 3 Episode 8 featuring Russell Brooks, Malik Adams, and Jude Clyke is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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In this clip, Jude shares how honest conversations and daily reflection can make space for Black men to work through what they may be carrying.

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For years, Feature Friday has been a platform dedicated to amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and celebrating the achievements of ANS (African Nova Scotian) community members and allies. Through meaningful conversations, we highlight the incredible work being done to close the employment gap for Black and ANS individuals aged 18-35. We explore personal journeys, passions, and successes to inspire and uplift our audience.

This season is brought to you by the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative administered by the Black Business Initiative

Don’t forget to follow our page so you never miss an episode!

Feature Friday is a ONE initiative brought to you by their ANS Employment Lab

09/19/2026

Part 2 of Season 3 Episode 8 featuring Russell Brooks, Malik Adams, and Jude Clyke is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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In this clip, they discuss how AI can be a powerful tool… but relying on it too heavily can cause young people to miss the learning that comes from doing the work themselves.

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For years, Feature Friday has been a platform dedicated to amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and celebrating the achievements of ANS (African Nova Scotian) community members and allies. Through meaningful conversations, we highlight the incredible work being done to close the employment gap for Black and ANS individuals aged 18-35. We explore personal journeys, passions, and successes to inspire and uplift our audience.

This season is brought to you by the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative administered by the Black Business Initiative

Don’t forget to follow our page so you never miss an episode!

Feature Friday is a ONE initiative brought to you by their ANS Employment Lab

09/11/2026

Part 1 of Season 3 Episode 8 featuring Russell Brooks, Malik Adams, and Jude Clyke is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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For years, Feature Friday has been a platform dedicated to amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and celebrating the achievements of ANS (African Nova Scotian) community members and allies. Through meaningful conversations, we highlight the incredible work being done to close the employment gap for Black and ANS individuals aged 18-35. We explore personal journeys, passions, and successes to inspire and uplift our audience.

This season is brought to you by the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative administered by the Black Business Initiative

Don’t forget to follow our page so you never miss an episode!

Feature Friday is a ONE initiative brought to you by their ANS Employment Lab

08/21/2026

Season 3 Episode 7 featuring Karen Hudson is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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Sometimes, all a young person needs is one person who sees their value and truly believes in them. In this clip, Karen Hudson reflects on the lasting impact of David Woods, a trailblazer who helped generations of Black youth feel like they belonged.

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For years, Feature Friday has been a platform dedicated to amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and celebrating the achievements of ANS (African Nova Scotian) community members and allies. Through meaningful conversations, we highlight the incredible work being done to close the employment gap for Black and ANS individuals aged 18-35. We explore personal journeys, passions, and successes to inspire and uplift our audience.

This season is brought to you by the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative administered by the Black Business Initiative

Don’t forget to follow our page so you never miss an episode!

Feature Friday is a ONE initiative brought to you by their ANS Employment Lab

08/01/2026

Season 3 Episode 7 featuring Karen Hudson is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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For years, Feature Friday has been a platform dedicated to amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and celebrating the achievements of ANS (African Nova Scotian) community members and allies. Through meaningful conversations, we highlight the incredible work being done to close the employment gap for Black and ANS individuals aged 18-35. We explore personal journeys, passions, and successes to inspire and uplift our audience.

This season is brought to you by the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative administered by the Black Business Initiative

Don’t forget to follow our page so you never miss an episode!

Feature Friday is a ONE initiative brought to you by their ANS Employment Lab

07/13/2026

Season 3 Episode 6 featuring Carolann Wright is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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In this clip, Carolann and Trevor discuss how real change begins with taking personal responsibility, moving beyond complaints, and bringing communities together to create meaningful progress.

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For years, Feature Friday has been a platform dedicated to amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and celebrating the achievements of ANS (African Nova Scotian) community members and allies. Through meaningful conversations, we highlight the incredible work being done to close the employment gap for Black and ANS individuals aged 18-35. We explore personal journeys, passions, and successes to inspire and uplift our audience.

This season is brought to you by the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative administered by the Black Business Initiative

Don’t forget to follow our page so you never miss an episode!

Feature Friday is a initiative brought to you by their

07/08/2026

Season 3 Episode 6 featuring Carolann Wright is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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In this clip, Carolann talks about past political leaders from the community like Richard Preston and Septimus Clarke and the impact they had.

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For years, Feature Friday has been a platform dedicated to amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and celebrating the achievements of ANS (African Nova Scotian) community members and allies. Through meaningful conversations, we highlight the incredible work being done to close the employment gap for Black and ANS individuals aged 18-35. We explore personal journeys, passions, and successes to inspire and uplift our audience.

This season is brought to you by the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative administered by the Black Business Initiative

Don’t forget to follow our page so you never miss an episode!

Feature Friday is a initiative brought to you by their

06/27/2026

Season 3 Episode 6 featuring Carolann Wright is out now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts!

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For years, Feature Friday has been a platform dedicated to amplifying voices, sharing experiences, and celebrating the achievements of ANS (African Nova Scotian) community members and allies. Through meaningful conversations, we highlight the incredible work being done to close the employment gap for Black and ANS individuals aged 18-35. We explore personal journeys, passions, and successes to inspire and uplift our audience.

This season is brought to you by the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative administered by the Black Business Initiative

Don’t forget to follow our page so you never miss an episode!

Feature Friday is a initiative brought to you by their

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