Hello Everybody! Welcome back to AquaTalk! Today is our first day of our Monday Lessons Segment. Every Monday we will be releasing a new episode with a lesson on a topic in our industry. Some weeks I may be giving you tips on how to overcome an obstacle with your students in the water, other weeks I will teach on management topics and struggles, and more. I would love for you to email me your questions and about what you want to learn about and what you are struggling with so I can help you and teach you, and hopefully make your experience in this industry as memorable as mine. Today, we are talking about giving our students homework, and things they can do at home to practice their skills without being in a pool, so they can progress faster and make your life so much easier. Email me with any topics or lessons that you want me to teach on: Paige@AquaTalk.ca Until Next Time, Paige…

Hello Water Safety Advocates! Today's episode is just to tell you about what direction AquaTalk is headed. Here is a brief overview: Continuing Water Safety Wednesdays Blog and Podcast Adding Monday Lessons to take to your facilities with you Starting to share the real time drowning accidents happening all over the world on Social Media I am opening my swim school that takes a survival first approach to swimming lessons Thank you for joining me on this journey! Let's make change together! Until Next Time, Paige…

Hello Water Safety Advocates! Today we are speaking to Dr. Adam Katchmarchi who is the Executive Director for the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA). We speak about his journey in aquatics, the work it requires and the NDPA's initiatives. It was so much fun speaking with Adam! Check out the NDPA on Facebook and Instagram or go to their website https://ndpa.org If you found value in this episode, please like, share and subscribe to help spread our water safety message! Until Next Time, Paige…

Welcome Back to AquaTalk! This month is National Water Safety Month, and we will be providing you water Safety and Drowning Prevention Content EVERYDAY! Today, for Water Safety Wednesday, we have Dana Foland on talking about her son's tragic drowning, and how swim for CJ came to be. We talk about layers of protection and some things parents can do at home to keep their children safe. Please subscribe to this podcast, and share it to every parent you know! Website: SwimForCJ.org Until Next Time, Paige…

Hello Water Safety Advocates! Today we have Halle Quezada with us talking about a wonderful initiative. Halle is trying to get everyone to sign a petition that will go to HGTV and mandate that they put a pool fence around every house the renovate that has a pool. When I heard about this petition, I just HAD to hear her story, and it is remarkable! I hope you get value from this episode, and please sign the petition! This could make a world of difference for the mission of Eliminating Drownings! SIGN THE PETITION! Websites: hallequezada.com parentspreventingchildhooddrowning.com Until Next Time, Paige…

Hello Water Safety Advocates! Today we have Katie Crysdale on who shares her wealth of knowledge about the world of the Aquatics Industry. We spoke about Managing facilities and staff, maintaining a pool, Certified Pool Operators, Water Safety and Drowning Prevention, and much more! I was so inspired speaking with Katie, and I hope you all take something from this episode! Don't forget to take advantage of her free POOLaide Webinars happening during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Here are the links: Website: lakeviewaquaticconsultants.com Facebook: Lakeview Aquatic Consultants Ltd. Instagram: @lakeviewaquaticconsultnts POOLaide Webinars The Highly Sensitive Person Book Please Share, Like and Subscribe if you found this episode valuable! Until Next Time, Paige…

Welcome Back Listeners! Today I speak to Paul Macias about event planning and team morale within the aquatic environment. It was such a blast speaking with him and getting all of these new ideas to bring back to my facility! If you would like to reach out to Paul, you can contact him at: Paul.macias@farmersbranchtx.gov of fbh20.com Please drop your comments below on what you've taken away from this episode, and if you got any value from this episode, please share it with other professionals. Until Next Time, Paige…

Today I spoke to Sharil Griesemer from Lifeguard Your Littles. Her son had a Non-Fatal Drowning when he was little at a summer camp. We talk about how this event has changed her life and how it brought her to her Water Safety Education Journey. Follow her on Facebook here: LifeguardYourLittles Please subscribe on your favourite podcast app and like my page on social media. Share this to someone who may need to hear it, or may need some healing! Until Next Time, Paige…

Today I spoke with Bryan Avery from Swim Tayka! Swim Tayka brings free swimming lessons and water safety education to underdeveloped countries in hopes that they can teach as many children as possible to save their own lives in the water, which is essential when they are surrounded by water. In just 2 years, this organization has developed immensely and here are some ways that you can be part of their growth: Volunteer as a swimming teacher Donate to the charity Raise money for Swim Tayka and swim the English Channel If you have any business skills (e.x. legal, writing, social media, expert in drowning research, etc) Bryan would love for you to reach out To learn more, go to their website or email Bryan directly Bryan@SwimTayka.org If you liked this episode and want to get involved please like and comment, if you know anyone who might want to get involved, please share it out to them! Until Next Time, Paige…

Today I have Cindy Freedman and Ailene Tisser on from Swim Angelfish. They speak about how and why they created the Swim Whisperers Methodology. In this episode, we really emphasized why it is so important to train our aquatic teams in special needs education. I loved speaking with and learning from these wonderful women! Go find out more on their website if you are interested in getting certified: https://swimangelfish.com If you found value in this episode, please like, share, subscribe and comment! Until Next Time, Paige…

Today I spoke to Rick Kauffman about a tragic incident of his 3 year old daughter drowning 26 years ago, and the impact it has had on him and his family. He is extremely open and transparent about his story, and he teaches us so much about what it is like to go through this kind of traumatic event and how he uses his story for good. Rick has made it his life's mission to learn and educate people on how to be water safe, and to prevent drownings. He has created a platform of water safety advocates called The Kels Group, named after his daughter Kelsey and he is on a mission is to save 185 000 lives by 2029. To find out more about the Kelsey Code visit: thekelsgroup.com If you want to contact Rick personally, you can email him at: rick@thekelsgroup.com Please like, share, comment and subscribe to get the word out there and help educate everyone about water safety! Until Next Time, Paige…

In this episode, Eric and I discuss his journey to becoming the owner of his own swim school, his passion and volunteer work that he has done with the Canadian Drowning Prevention Coalition as well as the Ontario Camps Association, Team Morale, and everything in between. Shendy is so passionate and inspiring! He has so much experience in the world of aquatics and I hope you have taken away and learned as much as I have! Thank you for shining your light! Here is Shendy's Swim Centre's Website to learn more about the company! Please Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Like & Share my podcasts and blogs with your friends and family so we can spread the word about water safety awareness! Until Next Time, Paige…

In this episode, Carrie and I discuss different management styles, her success within Making Waves Swim School, and how to prioritize your time with the administrative tasks that we have to accomplish as well as how to manage a team and put out the fires at our facilities at the same time without getting overwhelmed. Carrie spreads her wisdom and love of the industry throughout the episode! I took so much away from this and I hope you do too! Here is Making Waves Swim School's website to learn more about the company! Please Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Like & Share my podcasts and blogs with your friends and family so we can spread the word about water safety awareness! Until Next Time, Paige…

In this episode, Rebecca and I discuss everything from water safety and being advocates in our communities to the challenges and rewards of solo guarding. Rebecca shares her experiences as a solo guard and a bit about how she helps her team through it now, and throws in some tips along the way. Rebecca currently works as the Scheduling Manager at a Class B pool servicing company and is in her last year of teacher's college. Here is a link about our Spinal Boarding in the Emergency Care Field discussion: https://canadianparamedicine.ca/spine-boards-a-risk-review/ Please Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Like & Share my podcasts and blogs with your friends and family so we can spread the word about water safety awareness! Until Next Time, Paige…