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by ANS Lab | BNV Media

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ANS Lab's Feature Friday is now a podcast! The goal of our long-standing Feature Friday initiative has always been to give you a platform to share your experiences, expertise, and passions. This platform hosts holistic conversations promoting stellar ANS community members and true allies, placing a focus on the fantastic work being done in the community to help close the employment gap for Blacks and ANS between the ages of 18-35. We inspire our audience by exploring your personal stories, what drives you, and your accomplishments. This year's 12 podcast episodes, which come out the last Friday of every month, are hosted by Aaliyah Arab-Smith and Trevor Silver. You can find the podcast on all podcast platforms as well as YouTube! Follow ANS Lab on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anslab/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ansyouthlab/?fref=tag Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ans-social-innovation-youth-lab-909b961b3/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ansyouthlab/featured Follow One North End on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_north_end/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneNorthEnd Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onenorthend/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OneNorthEnd

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Episode thumbnail for S3E2: "Province House is the People's House" with Suzy Hansen

February 27, 2026

S3E2: "Province House is the People's House" with Suzy Hansen

<p>On this month's episode of Feature Friday, we're excited to host MLA Suzy Hansen on the pod!</p> <p>Suzy is the MLA for Halifax - Needham and she chats about what it actually takes to serve community inside and outside the Legislature. She also walks through her roots, the role church played in keeping Black communities connected, and why music has always been her therapy.</p> <p>Suzy Hansen is a Canadian politician who was elected to the Nova Scotia House of Assembly in the 2021 Nova Scotia general election and re-elected in the 2024 Nova Scotia general election. She represents the riding of Halifax - Needham as a member of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party.</p> <p>As of August 2025, Hansen serves as the Official Opposition critic for Housing, African Nova Scotian Affairs, the Office of Equity and Anti-Racism, the Human Rights Commission, and Communications Nova Scotia. She also serves as the Caucus Whip.</p> <p>Prior to her election, Hansen was a former board member of the Halifax Regional School Board and other boards and an active volunteer. She was also one of four Black Canadians elected to the Nova Scotia legislature in 2021 and 2024.</p>

Episode thumbnail for S3E1: "Purpose Builds Confidence" | PART 2

February 13, 2026

S3E1: "Purpose Builds Confidence" | PART 2

<p>Season 3 is here! In part 2 of the premiere, Aaliyah shares a day in the life in med school and Trev reflects on his origin story and what brought him to where he is today.</p> <p> </p> <p>We've got a great season of guests this year and can't wait to share with you the amazing episodes coming your way soon!</p>

Episode thumbnail for Purpose Builds Confidence | Season 3 Premiere | PART 1

January 30, 2026

Purpose Builds Confidence | Season 3 Premiere | PART 1

<p>Season 3 is here! In part 1 of the premiere, Aaliyah and Trev catch up on life updates and reflect on what they've learned from past seasons — then Aaliyah shares what led her to med school, how purpose fuels confidence, and why trying new things can change your whole trajectory.</p> <p>They also talk identity, ambition, community, and pushing past the fear of not "belonging."</p> <p>We've got a great season of guests this year and can't wait to share with you the amazing episodes coming your way soon!</p>

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What is Feature Friday?

ANS Lab's Feature Friday is now a podcast!

The goal of our long-standing Feature Friday initiative has always been to give you a platform to share your experiences, expertise, and passions.

This platform hosts holistic conversations promoting stellar ANS community members and true allies, placing a focus on the fantastic work being done in the community to help close the employment gap for Blacks and ANS between the ages of 18-35. We inspire our audience by exploring your personal stories, what drives you, and your accomplishments.

This year's 12 podcast episodes, which come out the last Friday of every month, are hosted by Aaliyah Arab-Smith and Trevor Silver.

You can find the podcast on all podcast platforms as well as YouTube!

Follow ANS Lab on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anslab/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ansyouthlab/?fref=tag Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ans-social-innovation-youth-lab-909b961b3/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ansyouthlab/featured

Follow One North End on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/one_north_end/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneNorthEnd Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onenorthend/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OneNorthEnd

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates bi-weekly.

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This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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