I always aim to learn from each and every one of my guests. Curiosity and humility have always been the best tools in that regard. And this next conversation is no different as I'm thrilled to welcome Peak Performance Coach, Nick Elvery , to the podcast. Nick battled with hard drug and alcohol addiction for over a decade. Coming out the other side of his personal transformation (8 years clean), he still battled with the emotional rollercoaster of depression, suicidal thoughts and food addictions...
Feb 25, 2020•47 min•Ep. 112
Entrepreneurship has its ups and downs, and among the latter is the isolation. The fact that you put in so many insane hours can get maddening at times. So when someone out there in The Universe drops a comment...sends a DM...an email...or shares a review...Believe me - a guy is quite appreciative. This is, in a nutshell, how I met and got to connect with my next guest, Erika Darbouze , and felt quite taken with her journey both as an Entrepreneur and business-owner. You guys probably think I'm ...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 111
The world is a lot smaller than you think and the connections we have the opportunity to make with the vast array of people that make it so amazing in the first place turns out to be something one should take notice of. If I had simply brushed off our first interaction as one of those random 'Likes' or comments you get and not even consider it as a second thought, chances are pretty high that I would have surely missed out on a truly special kind of friendship. With all the proverbial 'noise' go...
Feb 11, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 110
I can never get enough of meeting the type of individuals the likes of my next guest. When you come across a guy with this kind of jet-fueled energy, it has a way of rubbing off on you. With a sense of dedication and desire to always keep improving his content, craft and brand, I really wanted to have Javier Mercedes on the program as his was the kind of personal mission that greatly resonated with me. As a seasoned freelance video editor, audio engineer, podcaster and well-rounded Online Media ...
Feb 04, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 109
From my hotel room, on a short holiday with the family, I turned on the TV and caught a rebroadcast of the 39th edition of the Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain , a yearly extravaganza which I would later discover to be a reference, listed on the agendas of all those who love Circus including artists, agents, producers and fans of the circus arts. There were a few acts before the one that led the following conversation, but there was something about this one in particular that stopped me in m...
Jan 28, 2020•34 min•Ep. 108
A lot of people have pushed me to reach out and have this next guest on the program. If there's one thing I've learned over the course of these exchanges and amazing opportunities, it's that you do not force The Universe...you have to trust it. As long as your intentions remain true, you realize that everything eventually does happen in due time. This next conversation was a perfect example of this very simple fact. Ama Makeda is one of those incredibly genuine individuals that you'd be wise not...
Jan 14, 2020•48 min•Ep. 107
As we near the end of the year, with the Holiday Season in full swing, it only felt appropriate to close out this incredible and energizing year with a bit of reflection and necessary gratitude. Thing is, and I've admitted this on and off this podcast, I'm somewhat of a workaholic. Whether that's a gift or a curse depends on your perspective. But, as I took a step back and intentionally realized how far this podcast has come in such a short time, it certainly makes the hard work, sacrifices and ...
Dec 17, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 106
When you make no apologies for what you want and have the courage, determination and skill to go after it consistently, then you just might understand the mindset that drives my next guest. I’ve had a couple of Real Estate professionals on this program and that’s not simply because their particular line of work is very much in line with the values of hard work, commitment and resilience that we often talk about on this podcast, but as far as Jean-Philippe Loiselle is concerned, it’s always a thr...
Dec 10, 2019•36 min•Ep. 105
There was something special about my next guest that I couldn't put my finger on when we first connected. Was it his infectiously genuine energy that transpired through our initial call as we got to know each other better? Was it his generosity and courteous demeanor as he graciously welcomed me in his home as he'd previously had me on his own podcast? Was it his perceptive ability to reach out to me, out of nowhere, when I wasn't really in the best of moods or mindset? Was it his joyous celebra...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 104
A really sincere smile and a particular kind of positive energy. That was my first impression of my next guest, Pablo J. Rosario . Pablo is an active professional speaker and relationship coach specializing in helping single men all over the world overcome their individual roadblocks and improve their interpersonal connections, not just with women, but throughout all the various facets of their lives. I especially appreciated our exchange for its candor as Pablo shared his origin story, so to sp...
Nov 26, 2019•56 min•Ep. 103
Before we get things going and and tune in to another incredible exchange...I thought it'd be useful to remind you guys of a couple of things... Along your journey...you will most certainly... - find reasons to question why you're doing what you're doing - encounter numerous situations where things will get rather confusing - deal with naysayers - spend many hours...days...months...where the only thing getting you through and on to the next level is your own unshakable resilience ... remember on...
Nov 12, 2019•37 min•Ep. 102
You'd think I'd be used to this by now - but I'd be lying if I told you that were the case. Sometimes, you take a step a back after a recording, and you have to take it in and ask yourself: "Did that really happen?" I've been a fan of my next guest's work and craft for over 10+ years as he has quite honestly been one of my podcasting and photography heroes. Indeed, a lot of the effort I've put into this very podcast you're listening to have been, in many ways, inspired by him. And he certainly h...
Nov 05, 2019•52 min•Ep. 101
He and I have not known each other that long, but as these things happen, when you realize that you both resonate on the same frequency, you run with it. What has since transpired is indeed a mutual respect as well as a growing friendship for which I am truly honored. Mubariz Hayat, more commonly known among familiar circles as "Moby" for short - not THAT Moby - isn't just a savy Marketer, active podcaster, daring entrepreneur, insightful storyteller and ferocious content creator, but also, thro...
Oct 22, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 100
I always try to learn something from these conversations. One of the issues I'd been dealing with recently is how to properly reconnect with my Haitian heritage. Leaving home is never easy but keeping in touch with your roots is, I believe, a necessary part of stepping into your authentic self. Which is why I felt it was such a necessity to have my next guest on the program. As one half of the creative duo she forms with her incredibly talented husband, Monvelyno, Riva Nyri is one of those incre...
Oct 08, 2019•47 min•Ep. 99
We're all trying to achieve a certain level of balance when in comes to the various facets of our lives. Career. Health. Finances. Spirit. Relationships. When it comes that last one, and more specifically, marriage, I'm definitely an advocate for putting in the work towards making the necessary commitment for the long run. But let's not kid ourselves - marriage is not easy. And when things don't work out and two people have to call it quits, there are some very real repercussions, emotional or o...
Sep 24, 2019•54 min•Ep. 98
Facing your demons is a very uncomfortable feeling. But the path towards growth means that one must undoubtedly tread through his or her fair share of discomfort. This conversation was a long time coming. Not only because it covers a topic I've become quite vocal about, but also because it forced me to revisit my own journey towards acceptance. Martin Binette , powerful speaker and mental health advocate was the one I reached out to when I had reached a point where the stress, anxiety, confusion...
Sep 10, 2019•56 min•Ep. 97
You never know how far your dreams can and will take if you don't allow yourself the simple opportunity to find out. It's gonna be scary, daunting, exhausting, even frustrating but dreams are filled with wonder and excitement - which in turn lead to extraordinary memories and beautiful stories to tell. Having recently launch her first EP, Hear Me Out , in 2018 and with her travels having taken her quite a few places from Singapore to Thailand, my next guest, Bella Forté , knows all too well that...
Sep 03, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 96
As we near our 100th episode, I wanted to take things back to the beginning and reach out to one of the first guests who, in their own special and gracious way, said 'Yes' to being on the program and sharing their story. Jessica Cantave is a special being to say the least. With a sense of mindfulness and truth that has always inspired me and fueled our lifelong friendship over the years, it's always a welcome treat to have her on the podcast. Special side note - when your guest is also your cous...
Aug 27, 2019•52 min•Ep. 95
You don't just wake up one day and have Success simply waiting for you on the breakfast table. If there's anything to be gained from the powerful conversations I've had the privilege to share with you so far, it's the very real fact that Success is not a coincidence, not an event, but a mindset. To seek, speak, embody and achieve Success is a truly powerful endeavor. It takes patience, dedication, grit, humility and the will to stay persistent through the good times and the bad. For those who ha...
Aug 06, 2019•55 min•Ep. 94
On this solo episode - Reiterating the importance of consideration and mindfulness when choosing who and what we spend our most valuable resource on. Thank you for listening.
Jul 30, 2019•8 min•Ep. 93
There are a myriad of reasons why one choses to venture towards his or her dream. Throughout these conversations, I've had the opportunity to take notes and realize that, despite their various backgrounds, individual journeys, respective challenges and personal struggles...a common and undeniable keystone to their relentless pursuit boils down to a very simple word : Love. Love - simply and unapologetically put - is the guiding compass that has consistently kept my next guest on her path and all...
Jul 16, 2019•52 min•Ep. 92
When they say 'you should check on your strong friend', that is very true. Immediate family, relatives, close friends...do we ever really know how the other person is doing or what they're going through? This is a close description of how one text from me to my long-time friend, Emmanuelle Elie , led to this very emotionally-charged episode. When all I did was send a random, fun-filled 'Hi/How're you?'...I wasn't prepared for the reply. Emmanuelle sent me a photo from her hospital bed. With a sh...
Jul 09, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 91
You've heard a lot about that ever-so decisive moment where your desires, ambitions, curiosity and fear of the unknown all come down to a very simple but nonetheless frightening moment. In the catalog of words that could be used to refer to this make-it or break-it instance in one's journey, my guest actually chose to boil it down to its simplicity : she calls it The Leap . As a seasoned radio announcer , podcaster , audio production queen and cake lover, Tiffany Rouge , who'd much rather go by ...
Jul 02, 2019•47 min•Ep. 90
Growth is a truly courageous if not to say very painful process. We talk a lot on this program about the patience and willingness to grow out of your comfort zone, to break out of your own shell, to go after your true desires and to step into your true Self...but it would be quite foolish to not be reminded of the true pain, anxiety and struggle that comes along with us on this powerful journey. As a Transformational Nutrition Coach, Chef, Life Coach and all-round delightful being, my next guest...
Jun 25, 2019•49 min•Ep. 89
I have no words to tell you guys how incredibly excited I am to share today's conversation with you. I did not know of my next guest until 48 hours preceding this recording. As The Universe, Energy and a little sprinkle of Instagram randomness would have it - sometimes, all you gotta do is try something out and see what you end up with. What started with a recently-released short film on Vimeo, quickly shifted to me ferociously tracking down the creator, and eventually, sooner rather than later,...
Jun 18, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 88
I've often mentioned on and off the air how these conversations are born just as much from my curiosity to get to see the world from guests' perspective as they are from my willingness to learn a thing or two from their impactful experience. This conversation was no different. I've wanted to have Vincent Gutta on the program for some time now. With over a decade of expertise as High-Level Real Estate Broker, Vincent has the kind of energy that is impossible to ignore. Always a kind smile, always...
Jun 11, 2019•42 min•Ep. 87
I have a tremendous respect for the Military. Truly. Anytime you want to take an example where values of commitment, consistency and teamwork are the core elements of the job at hand - you can't leave out those individuals, men and women, whose service and sacrifice allow us the freedoms that we enjoy and oftentimes take for granted. I had to opportunity to meet and connect with my next guest, Mr Dave Morrow (M.A., BSc., BEd., CD) at a recent Rogers Small Business Centres Speaker Series event. I...
Jun 04, 2019•54 min•Ep. 86
Purpose is a truly precious thing. The word gets thrown around a lot but, in my experience, it's rather elusive from how often misunderstood it happens to be. My next guest, Brad Bodnarchuk , just happens to know a thing or two about this very common yet decisive intersection in one's journey towards growth and purpose. With a love for both people and food dating back as far as he can remember, suffice to say that Brad is a veteran of the food industry. Having since switched gears of sorts, his ...
May 28, 2019•45 min•Ep. 85
There's this sense of ferocious intensity that I walked away from following this extraordinary conversation with my next guest that has left me both impacted and humbled. Passion - TRUE passion - is infectious and when you have the opportunity to witness and learn from it, you should take a second to stop and listen. Throughout his career a professional actor, screenwriter, director, producer, poet, motivational speaker and author, David Bianchi is no stranger to the kind of experiences and life...
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 84
She is quite the busy lady and I'm so stoked to have her on the program that the last thing I wanna do I spend too much time on this intro, but I will take the time to highlight her amazing achievements as she's managed to wear quite a few hats along her impressive career. As a former Fashion Exec with over a decade of experience in North America and abroad, Dionne Nicholls is a Social Entrepreneur - she is the co-founder and Program Director of the CLEAN financial literacy youth program , Host ...
Apr 16, 2019•33 min•Ep. 83
