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Podcast: A New Wave of Entrepreneurship
Episode: The Antidote to Shame, Creating Psychological Safety, and People-First Leadership
Description: Join host Gina Patterson as she sits down with Jennie Wedd, Senior Manager of Marketing & Partnerships at Venture for Canada. Diagnosed with ADHD later in life, Jennie shares how this revelation brought clarity but also deep feelings of shame, anxiety and isolation.
Through her journey, she discovered what she believes to be the antidotes to shame: embracing vulnerability and finding joy. In this episode, Jennie introduces the concept of "No Shame Zones" (NSZs)—a term she coined to describe spaces where people feel free to show up authentically without fear of judgment. She also explores the balancing ac...