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Latest episodes

Why This Turkish Entrepreneur Moved to Canada (And the Unwritten Rules of Canadian Business)

October 8, 2026 · 39 min

She asked a near-stranger at a Canadian networking event if she'd had Botox. In Turkey, that question is completely normal. Here, it nearly ended the conversation — and taught her everything she needed to know about the cultural line she'd…
A Lawyer's Status, A Warehouse Lesson: Rethinking 'Where Are You From?'"

September 24, 2026 · 47 min

He resisted the decision for six and a half years. When he finally said yes, he left a thriving 20-year law career for a warehouse job that broke his body before it rebuilt his faith. In this episode of Boosted, I sit down with Kayode…
Growing Up in Jamaica, Leading in Canadian Politics (w/Patrice Barnes)

September 10, 2026 · 30 min

Have you ever stood outside your own event, unable to get in, while colleagues right beside you walked through without question? In this episode of Boosted, I sit down with Patrice Barnes, a former Ontario MPP who immigrated to Canada from…
A Foot in the Door: Betting on Yourself in a New Country (w/ Analisa Allen)

August 27, 2026 · 31 min

Have you ever reached out to a total stranger because you recognized their last name? In this episode of Boosted, I sit down with Analisa Allen, a communications specialist who immigrated to Canada from Trinidad and Tobago in 2018 and…
Judgement to Curiosity: An Identity Journey (w/Amy Au)

August 13, 2026 · 24 min

Have you ever asked "Where are you from?" and wondered if you were asking it right? In this episode of Boosted, I sit down with Amy Au, a Hong Kong-born leadership coach, international bestselling author, and founder of Innovate You. Amy…

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One Question, Three Generations of Chinese Canadian History (w/Hilda Gan)

July 30, 2026 · 24 min

Have you ever asked "Where are you from?" - and wondered if you were asking it right? In this episode of Boosted, I sit down with Hilda Gan, a third-generation Canadian Chinese whose family has been in this country since the railroad era…
The Etiquette of Asking: A Refugee's Perspective on Identity at Work

July 16, 2026 · 27 min

Have you ever been asked "Where are you from?" and felt like there was no simple answer? In this episode of Boosted, I sit down with Salma Khalaf, a Palestinian refugee born and raised in Lebanon, now building her life in Canada. Salma has…
"Where Are You From?" - The Question You're Not Supposed to Ask

July 2, 2026 · 14 min

Have you ever asked someone "Where are you from?" and watched their face light up - or watched them quietly shut down? Have you ever wondered whether that question, asked with the best intentions, might still be doing harm? Or felt the…
First Impressions at Work: What You Have Seven Seconds to Get Right

June 18, 2026 · 10 min

Have you ever watched someone walk into a room and instantly lose the room - before they said a single word? Or felt that quiet shift the moment someone checked their phone during introductions? Or wondered why a meeting that looked…
Eye Contact at Work: What We're Getting Wrong

June 4, 2026 · 12 min

Have you ever passed over a candidate because something felt "off" - only to realize you couldn't quite put your finger on what it was? Eye contact feels like one of the most instinctive signals we read in professional life. But most of us…
Why Gen Z Struggles with Phone Calls at Work

May 21, 2026 · 13 min

Have you ever watched a capable, motivated employee freeze the moment the phone rings? Or noticed a new hire trailing off into silence at the end of every call, leaving the customer wondering if the line dropped? Or felt that quiet…
Professional Ghosting Is Damaging Your Reputation More Than You Realize

May 7, 2026 · 11 min

Have you ever sent a carefully crafted proposal, followed up with a warm message, then a phone call, then one more thoughtful note - and heard absolutely nothing back? Or reconnected with someone at a conference who seemed genuinely…

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About the show

Boosted transforms professionals into leaders through real workplace scenarios, modern etiquette, and communication strategies. Host Trina Boos, former recruitment CEO and Boost Academy of Excellence founder, reveals the unwritten rules of professional success nobody teaches you. From business dining disasters to generational communication gaps, get actionable insights to advance your career. Technical skills get you hired, but professional presence gets you promoted.