He's been an ear to rant to. A sounding board for some of my wildest ideas. A uncomfortably relentless no-BS accountability partner. An incredible source of support and guidance. One of the very few individuals who have featured on the podcast as both former guest as well as guest host. A fellow warrior, father and friend. Someone for whom I hold an incredible amount of respect and esteem. And we've never even met. Brad Bodnarchuk is a Certified Associate Leadership Coach that brings an unmatcha...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 204
Whimsically embracing the immensely daunting yet incredible adventure that we all call Life. That is, in but a few words, how i can describe the body of work and personal mission, as i see it, that my next guest has set for herself. And, in her own smiley, energetic and immensely vulnerable way, she chooses to have us tag along for the ride. Dasia Washington is a digital content creator, vlogger, podcaster as well as a shamelessly talented roller-skating enthusiast and certified instructor. Bein...
Mar 08, 2023•52 min•Ep. 203
Today’s guest is such a genuine heart of pure kindness and service, it has to be acknowledged right off the bat. Tim McBride and I have only know each known each for a very short time by way of courtesy from a mutual acquaintance. But, you don’t have to have played ball together or gone to the same High School to connect with someone who, by all accounts, resonates on the same frequency as you do. Today’s conversation overflows with Tim’s incredible drive to excel at everything he does. And I me...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 202
As a Caribbean man, I can tell you firsthand that there is true effort happening as we speak to bring some necessary light to the serious needs of Men in regards to their Mental Health. Men don't talk. When your cultural and societal upbringing has patiently designed you to keep things in for so long, it it really a surprise? But - turns out Men will talk to other Men about things. When I first joined a Men's group some 2-3 years ago, I did not know what to expect. What I found was a group of pe...
Feb 20, 2023•59 min•Ep. 201
Every time I hit 'Record' to create the magic that brings you guys these episodes, I never fail to be grateful for that pivotal moment where I got to learn the ropes of what would become something I truly do enjoy - and that's the art of broadcasting. Turns out there's more to just sitting behind a mic and opening your mouth to say what's on your mind. This last particular detail was very much on my mind over the past few months. In this Age of Distraction that we're currently experiencing, I've...
Feb 14, 2023•59 min•Ep. 200
Enjoy - Oli ----------- Connect with us // Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/awakentheawesome Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/atapodcast Telegram : https://t.me/atapodcast Email : awakentheawesome@gmail.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our full back catalog of episodes is also available on your favourite platforms : Apple Podcasts : https://apple.co/3bcWAWX Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3rZOA1B Amazon(Alexa) : https://tinyurl.com/enk2dkk4 Google Podcasts : https://tinyurl.com/y57gshn4...
Feb 07, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 199
I don't know a thing about the Tattoo culture. I have personally teased my brain with the idea of getting one but one thing I do know about the artists who have truly dedicated their life’s journey to specializing in this very intimate form of art, it’s a beautiful thing to behold. I came across Andy Pho( @andypho )’s body of work and engaging personality as randomly as an Instagram Reel will allow for that quick 7-second sound bite. I could have easily scrolled past it but there was something s...
Jan 31, 2023•51 min•Ep. 198
2022 was not the best year for me mentally. A lot personal issues, both personal and professional had me really struggling and trying to keep my head level. In the heat and thick of it, I was trying as best I could to try and find some form of support from outside sources that I felt could rely on. See, sometimes, you have to acknowledge when you need help and most importantly, identify the right people that can help you. Oftentimes, as Men, all we need is an ear to listen and make us feel under...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 197
Back in the days when I was really into photography I got to discover a wide array of incredibly talented photographers. One who undoubtedly stood out was Benjamin Von Wong . Funny enough, it's only a lot later that I found out that, despite his worldly travels and spectacular body of work, that he was local Montrealer. Ben's work as photographer and visual storyteller is nothing short of amazing. His images are an experience. He pulls you into the story and grabs your emotions with his subjects...
Jan 17, 2023•44 min•Ep. 196
In an industry where the workforce has been unmistakably dominated by men, Sofie "Staygold" Pok (@Staygold31) has indeed carved her own path and clearly made her mark. A celebrated and talented barber for over a decade, Sofie has spent the last decade laser-focused on building her global lifestyle brand, Staygold LA . She's been featured in numerous publications such as VICE, American Salon and Inked to name a few, and has won quite a few prestigious awards in her field including Female Barber o...
Jan 11, 2023•58 min•Ep. 194
Another year. We've come a long way, dear Awesome Tribe. Every opportunoty, every guest, every second put into bringing you the value and knowledge that I hope you get from every episode is always, as I like to say often, an honour and a thrill. 2022 has been a year of ups and downs for 'A.T.A' and I can honestly say I questioned my sanity a few times wondering if I had anything left in the tank. Fortunately, some of you were kind enough to step in and lend a hand. Support comes in many forms an...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 195
On today's episode... I want to first and foremost give a shoutout to Isaiah . I connected with Isaiah some years ago. I can tell you I know an awesome gent when I meet one. At the time, holding down hosting resposabilities for The Booth Life which is how he came across my radar as local Montreal doing his podcast thing. And one of his guests, on one of his later episodes, he actually interviewed his mom , Ms Michelle Martel , and she had an amazing story to tell. Michelle basically rewrote her ...
Dec 13, 2022•51 min•Ep. 193
"I may not have all the answers but I'm sure there's a book that does." Those were, among many more, some of my father's memorable words of wisdom. Whenever my siblings and I would come to him with a question beyond his impressive knowledge, with those words, he was simply nudging us to get resourceful and just figure it out. And 'figuring it out' often meant digging and researching within the incredible amount of books he had on every conceivable topic. No joke. This eventually led to a serious...
Dec 06, 2022•49 min•Ep. 192
I first met Coach Will Baptiste through some engaging interactions we've shared on a mutual Men's Group that we are both privileged to be a part of. The group often gets together on a some regular Zoom calls and Coach Will never fails to keep us engaged and always has some powerful experiences to share. A trilingual Haitian Native, Will is a man of many talents: a Transformative Life & Mindset Coach, Certified Fitness Trainer with over 20yr+ of experience, author and father. As a survivor of...
Nov 28, 2022•54 min•Ep. 191
A third appearance on the show is certainly something to acknowledge and celebrate. When certain guests have been such a profound source of support and collaboration, you let them know. It's a true honour to welcome back today's guest on the program. Dionne Nicholls is a professional coach trained through Accomplishment Coaching. From being estranged from her father for years as he was diagnosed with schizophrenia, to giving birth to a son with a rare heart condition, to feeling stuck in a 20-ye...
Nov 08, 2022•49 min•Ep. 190
On this solo episode - where getting back into long-lost hobby gives me a bit of perspective and a huge sense of clarity. #StayAwesome Connect with us // Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/awakentheawesome Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/atapodcast Email : awakentheawesome@gmail.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our full back catalog of episodes is also available on your favorite platforms : Apple Podcasts : https://apple.co/3bcWAWX Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3rZOA1B Amazon(Alexa) : https...
Nov 06, 2022•9 min•Ep. 189
It's so appropriate to launch this next episode into the Universe. Indeed, the will to serve, despite the fear and excuses that we might tell ourselves to not show up for our loved ones, colleagues, collaborators, clients or otherwise...is often a driving force that many of our guests have in common on this show. As I edited this episode, a renewed feeling of solid dedication and selfless commitment came rushing back as Russell Westcott 's wisdom, warmth and incredible wealth of knowledge remind...
Oct 25, 2022•51 min•Ep. 188
One of the things I really feel a lot of us are really struggling with these past few years is the fact that we do not take the necessary time to really - and I mean REALLY - get to know and appreciate ourselves. ‘Self-Love’ has really become a buzzword as of late and in the grand scheme of things, as is often the case, I realize that a lot of people simply toss it around cause it sounds nice. That’s unfortunate. If people truly realized how much power lies in harnessing the beauties as well as ...
Sep 13, 2022•54 min•Ep. 187
Working with family can be a shot in the dark sometimes as even the closest relatives can become damaging business partners. Fortunately, that was not the case for Dave & Dillon Mysliwiec , respectively CEO of The Upstate Sound & President of Upstate Management. Building a successful business, be it an impressive record label carving its own path in the industry or growing music management empire, will most certainly take time, patience, sacrifice and a solid sense of dedication. But if ...
Aug 30, 2022•55 min•Ep. 186
On this Solo episode - Coming back from a short afternoon walk and wanted to share some thoughts with you guys on the importance to mind our actions - ALL our actions - in regards to the greater picture. #StayAwesome #ATATribe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our full back catalog of episodes is also available on your favorite platforms : Apple Podcasts : https://apple.co/3bcWAWX Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3rZOA1B Amazon(Alexa) : https://tinyurl.com/enk2dkk4 Google Podcasts : https://tinyurl.com/y5...
Aug 09, 2022•12 min•Ep. 185
I genuinely freaked out the first time I saw a short video that today's guest, Erich Leidums , shared of his young daughter on skis...going down a hill... As a Haitian, living in Canada...and even though I enjoy winter...winter Sports such as skiing, snowboarding, skating etc...frighten the living daylights out of me. And I'll be perfectly honest - not that I've ever tried. I'm just scared. Period. But that's the thing isn't it? As loving parents, we love our children and we take our role as pro...
Jul 19, 2022•48 min•Ep. 184
It's not always easy - but it is simple. #StayAwesome #ATATribe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connect with us // Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/awakentheawesome Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/atapodcast Email : awakentheawesome@gmail.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our full back catalog of episodes is also available on your favourite platforms : Apple Podcasts : https://apple.co/3bcWAWX Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3rZOA1B Google Podcasts : https://tinyurl.com/y57gshn4 Stitcher : https...
Jun 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 183
Welcome back Awesome Tribe! We've got a MAJOR episode for you today. And I don't say this lightly. I promised to keep putting the efforts towards bringing you guests whose expertise certainly aims to serve and empower you, but also, people who embody a sense of personal truth that I believe is at the core of the mission that this podcast and our tribe seek to accomplish. I mentioned this in our initial pre-recording call and I'll say it here for posterity: Billy Keels is REAL One. Successful Lon...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 182
It was always my intention to use this platform not just as a means to bring you guys a colourful array of distinguished and knowledgeable guests - but also, on a more personal front, to use it at an opportunity to highlight the work and achievement of fellow Haitian entrepreneurs, creators and notable personalities. It's become even more important for my generation to band together in its efforts to shed a more positive message of collaboration during these troubling times that our home country...
Jun 07, 2022•49 min•Ep. 177
Can't just slide back into this with no warning or explanation...Felt it necessary to at least give you guys that. #StayAwesome #ATATribe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connect with us // Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/awakentheawesome Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/atapodcast Email : awakentheawesome@gmail.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our full back catalog of episodes is also available on your favorite platforms : Apple Podcasts : https://apple.co/3bcWAWX Spotify : https://spoti.f...
Jun 03, 2022•28 min•Ep. 181
[REBROADCAST] This one hits in some pretty uncomfortable places. It's been a long time coming since I said I'd do some sort of mental health/stress-anxiety-depression type of episode but I was never too sure how to frame it or how to get myself out of the bashfulness of sharing my personal struggle. Admission of full honesty right now as I don't really know how to preface this one other than to warn you that a few curse words have made their way into it. Aside from that, I found it truly mattere...
Feb 24, 2022•26 min•Ep. 180
Welcome back Awesome Tribe! We've got an undeniable OG guest on the podcast this time around! I am pleased to roll out the virtual red carpet and set the stage for my good friend and accomplished fellow warrior, Executive Chef Alain Lemaire . You always hold a special place in your heart for those individuals who, even with their incredibly busy schedules and not evolving in the same field or industry as yours, still found the time to show you support and believe you and your crazy venture. So, ...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 179
This is one of those recordings that I'm ready and willing to admit I didn't really know what I'd come out with on the other end. But when you see someone doing great work and giving their all for a cause that you also believe in, you reach out and say Hello. I came across Malcolm's content a few weeks ago and being an active supporter of Men's work over the past few years myself, I felt compelled to reach out and show some love. As a coach and co-founder of the MALE MTL community & Men's gr...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 178
On this solo episode - I share why I think that we should always mind the time, energy and resources we might mistakenly and unfortunately put towards helping people who, when you really come down to it...don't want your help. #StayAwesome #ATATribe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connect with us // Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/awakentheawesome Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/atapodcast Email : awakentheawesome@gmail.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our full back catalog of episodes is...
Jan 27, 2022•11 min•Ep. 176
Welcome back Awesome Tribe! On this solo episode - The importance of exercising the simple and ever-so empowering practice of selfless generosity and . #StayAwesome #ATATribe - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Connect with us // Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/awakentheawesome Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/atapodcast Email : awakentheawesome@gmail.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Our full back catalog of episodes is also available on your favorite platforms : Apple Podcasts : https://apple...
Jan 18, 2022•11 min•Ep. 175
