Make My Logo Bigger With Special Guest Tanya Dipenta

In this episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we sit down with Tanya DiPenta, Vice President of Marketing and Chief Client Officer, Atlantic at NATIONAL Public Relations, for a conversation that goes far beyond logos and into what truly builds strong, lasting brands.

With more than 20 years of experience across agency and client-side roles, Tanya shares her perspective on strategic communications, reputation management, and what it really takes to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. From leading integrated campaigns for organizations like the University of New Brunswick, Atlantic Credit Unions, Eastlink, NSLC, and Discover Saint John, to her time at Vancity, Tanya brings a well-rounded, real-world approach to marketing that balances insight with execution.

We also touch on leadership, navigating complex stakeholder landscapes, and how purpose-driven work—like her role on the Board of Directors for Brain Injury Canada—shapes the way she shows up professionally.

If you’re thinking about growth, brand, and impact, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Learn more about Tanya Dipenta:

Tanya with NATIONAL

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Make My Logo Bigger With Special Guest Paul MacKinnon

On this week’s episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we welcome Paul MacKinnon, a leader who helps cities thrive. Paul has spent nearly 30 years shaping vibrant downtowns, including the past 20 as CEO of the Downtown Halifax Business Commission, where he supports more than 1,700 businesses through advocacy, beautification, marketing, and community engagement.

Beyond Halifax, Paul serves on boards including the International Downtown Association, Downtowns Atlantic Canada, and the Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo, and is a co-founder of the Art of City Building conference and Halifax International Fleet Week. A Dalhousie graduate with a BComm and MBA, he’s also completed executive leadership programs at Wharton.

Sit back as we talk city-building, leadership, and the long view - it's an episode you won't want to miss.

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Make My Logo Bigger With Special Guest Navdeep Parmanand

Today on Make My Logo Bigger, we’re exploring the intersection of branding, design, and social impact with Navdeep Parmanand, a social entrepreneur and founder of Celebrate Your Curves. Navdeep is reshaping what inclusive fashion looks like through a made-to-measure brand grounded in body positivity, adaptive design, and sustainability.

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Originally from Punjab, India and now based in Canada, she challenges outdated beauty standards and builds purpose-driven connections through collaborations, elevating people with disabilities, older adults, and underrepresented communities.

Navdeep exemplifies how meaningful marketing begins with meaningful impact, and why the future of fashion belongs to those designing with intention. We hope you enjoy!

Learn more about Navdeep:

Navdeep on LinkedIn

Celebrate Your Curves

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Make My Logo Bigger with Guest Star Starr Cunningham

On today’s episode of Make My Logo Bigger, our guest is a passionate leader and a powerful advocate for mental health in Canada. Starr Cunningham is the President and CEO of the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia, where she’s devoted her career to breaking down stigma and strengthening communities. A 2024 Atlantic Top 50 CEO Award winner, Difference Makers Award recipient, and graduate of the ICD-Rotman Directors Education Program, Starr’s leadership and compassion have earned her national recognition, including both the King Charles III Coronation Medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

Beyond her executive achievements, Starr is a bestselling children’s author and an award-winning journalist, known for telling stories that matter and inspiring change at every level. Join us for a powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, and what it truly means to make a difference.

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Make My Logo Bigger with Special Guest Andre Anderson

On this episode of Make My Logo Bigger, we sit down with storyteller, filmmaker, and changemaker Andre Anderson: a tenth-generation African Nova Scotian whose work is redefining how we see ourselves, our communities, and our history.

As the founder of Anderson Films Inc. and the creative mind behind acclaimed documentaries like Standing Tall, Under Pressure, and Talk Therapy, Andre uses film as a force for truth, healing, and connection. From mentoring youth and advocating for mental health to exploring identity through cinema, his mission is simple but profound: to amplify voices that deserve to be heard.

Join us for a powerful conversation about legacy, resilience, and the courage to create change through storytelling.