Chatter that Matters
Tony Chapman
Chatter That Matters is an award-winning podcast that champions human perseverance and the power of possibility, countering the storm of negativity and the growing sense of impossibility.
Hall of Famer Inductee Tony Chapman hosts the show and shares inspiring stories of individuals overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges to make things happen. Guests include athletes, artists, activists, entrepreneurs, immigrants, refugees, survivors, and leaders from all walks of life.
Through these stories, listeners gain powerful life lessons and insights that inspire them to chase their dreams and achieve what they want, need, and deserve.
In doing so, we learn life lessons that help...
Matthew Galati - A Split Second
A split second is all it took to change Dr. Matthew Galati’s life forever. A promising second-year medical student with a passion for soccer, music, and a strong social network, Matthew had everything going for him—until a freak encounter with black ice led to a horrific car accident and a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Rushed to the hospital and placed on life support, he spent three days in a coma, emerging into a world where his ability to think, speak, and move had been shattered.]Doctors war
Melissa Osorio - Hidden Memories
Many of us carry dark memories—moments so painful and profound that we tuck them away in the deepest corners of our minds. We convince ourselves they’re forgotten, but are they? What if you possessed the key to unlock them? Would you shine a light to illuminate your past, hoping that by doing so, you might finally understand who you are, why your life unfolded the way it did, and what you can change? Or would you keep them hidden in the shadows? This week, I’m pleased to welcome Melissa Osorio,
George M. Johnson - Unapologetically Me
Imagine stepping into a world where your very existence is questioned—where just being yourself is a battle. Now imagine finding the strength, the voice, and the courage to not only survive but to stand up, speak out, and inspire a generation. This week on Chatter that Matters, my guest is George M. Johnson. We dive into the remarkable journey of an award-winning author, journalist, and activist who turned childhood trauma into a global conversation. All Boys Aren’t Blue isn’t just a book—it’s a
Canada. It's Time for Extraordinary
This is a special four-minute edition of Chatter That Matters. Canada's economy and sovereignty are under threat—not from weapons but from tariffs. This isn’t the moment for political grandstanding, showboating, posturing, or scoring points. It's time for extraordinary. RBC sponsors my podcast, and this weekend, I had the honour of reading a note from their President and CEO, David McKay, that was sent to all of their employees. RBC didn't ask me to do this, and they are not compensating me. I a
Rob Cribb - Truth Seeker
In this week's episode, titled Truth Seeker, we explore the vital and fascinating realm of investigative journalism through the perspective of Rob Cribb. Rob has received both national and international reporting awards for his investigations into offshore tax evasion, child exploitation, human trafficking, dangerous doctors, environmental hazards, and public safety. He was a member of the international reporting team that produced the Pulitzer Prize-winning Panama Papers investigation in 2017.
Canada - It's Time to Reclaim the Canadian Dream
Canada, it’s time to reclaim the Canadian Dream. In this special episode of Chatter That Matters, I bring together three of Canada's brightest: Arlene Dickinson,
Harrison Haynes - Breaking the Silence
"It’s so easy to become vulnerable online. Your face and name aren’t involved; you can hide behind a user name, an avatar." I begin this powerful and profoundly moving episode of Chatter That Matters by sharing a personal story of narrowly escaping a predator during my youth, setting the stage for a meaningful conversation about online safety. I then invite my guest, Harrison Haynes, a brave young advocate who recounts his harrowing experience of being manipulated by an online predator as a tee
Jill Nykoliation - Leave Room for Magic
This episode will inspire, enlighten and educate. I sit down with Jill Nykoliation, a visionary leader in marketing and branding. Jill shares her journey from learning about branding at the family dinner table to becoming a trailblazer. She discusses her time at Queen's University, her rapid ascent at Kraft, and her bold decision to venture into advertising. Jill's 'Tall Grass' philosophy, which she developed through her experiences, encourages embracing the unknown and pushing boundaries. It
Jennifer Laidlaw - What Our World Needs Now
I kick off the first Chatter That Matters episode of the new year by sharing my belief in the cosmic choreography of life—how meeting the right people at the right time is shaped by a blend of timing, fate, and intention. This belief perfectly sets the stage for my guest, Jennifer Laidlaw, whose presence and impact are extraordinary. From her roots on a farm to becoming a champion with horses, Jennifer’s story could fill volumes. Yet, what truly sets her apart is her role as a catalyst for chang
Tony Chapman - Dicks, Clicks and What Mattered
In this special edition of Chatter That Matters, which airs today on radio and across my podcast platform, I explore the key branding and societal trends of 2024. I emphasize the importance of authenticity, understanding your audience, and adaptability. I highlight successful campaigns like the Paris 2024 Olympics, which captivated audiences through unfiltered athlete stories, and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour, which underscored the power of compelling narratives. On the other hand, I analyze notable
Che Marville - Whispers and Wisdom
I begin this episode reflecting on my sister Anna, whose presence and influence in my life have grown more meaningful with time. Her quiet wisdom has deepened my understanding of connection and purpose, revealing lessons I only truly began to appreciate in recent years. From there, I introduce Che Marville—a modern-day healer and visionary. Che’s work centers on reconnecting us to the deeper energies that bind us, cutting through the noise of ego, power, and material distractions. She masterfull
Sim Seera - Heartache to Hope
I was sitting in the green room of a Canadian television station when Sim Seera walked in. She has such positive energy. Since we were both early for our appearances, we used the time to talk and get to know each other. I liked her immediately, and when she told me her story, I knew I had to share it on Chatter That Matters. I also wanted to share her energy with an audience, so I taped the interview in front of a packed house at the Convenience Industry Council of Canada's annual summit.
Tye Farrow - Constructing Health
This week on Chatter that Matters, we explore the profound impact of our surroundings on our health, emotions, and overall well-being. World-renowned architect and thought leader Tye Farrow joins me to discuss how our spaces can elevate our lives, offering more than shelter. Tye shares insights from his groundbreaking book, Constructing Health, in which he integrates neuroscience with architecture to advocate for salutogenic design—a transformative approach that fosters well-being. From the insp
Mitchell Cohen - Singer, Songwriter, Affordable Housing Crusader
Have you ever watched a movie that lingered in your thoughts long after the credits rolled? That’s exactly how I felt after sitting down with Mitchell Cohen. Many share this sentiment as Mitchell is a true Renaissance man—a thinker, doer, musician, and composer. His mesmerizing cadence makes every moment spent listening to him an absolute delight. Mitchell has devoted much of his life to addressing one of Canada’s most pressing challenges: affordable housing. Mitchell's influence is immense as t
Dr. Robert Sapolsky - Life Without Free Will
One of our great behavioural scientists, the bestselling author of Behave, dives to the depths of the science and the philosophy of decision-making to mount a devastating case against free will, an argument with profound consequences. After listening, ask yourself, what side are you on? Are we indeed the masters of our fate, or is free will nothing more than an illusion? In this week’s episode, I sit down with renowned neuroscientist and Stanford professor Dr. Robert Sapolsky to explore the pro
Suzanne Heywood - Lost and Found
Imagine being Suzanne Heywood, a seven-year-old girl who must abandon all she knows: friends, school, home and surroundings because her parent's dream is to spend three years sailing across the globe, retracing the route of Captain James Cook. Three years turned into a decade and a living nightmare aboard the Wavewalker-A 70-foot sailboat boat, often shared with strangers to help fund the trip. The family encounters violent storms and life-threatening injuries, and for Suzanne emotional abandon
Dean Stott - Failure is Experience.
This is the extraordinary true story of Tier One Special Forces soldier, adventurer, and world-record breaker Dean Stott. In a gripping retelling of his story, Dean shares insight into his esteemed military career in the British Army, where he conducted deployments to hostile environments, worked within counterterrorism operations in some of the most dangerous places in the world, and survived a horrific parachute accident. Stott discloses how he continued to fuel his journey of excellence by st
Kaitlin Bick: Crimes Against Her Humanity.
Uncover the shocking truth about human and sex trafficking in Canada with survivor Kaitlin Bick who courageously shares her journey from vulnerability to victimization and ultimately to becoming an advocate for others. Kaitlin's raw and honest account of her childhood insecurities, substance abuse, and exploitation provides a deeply personal perspective on the complex factors that can lead to the crimes that were inflicted on her humanity and how hard it is to return your life to some form of no
Amy Louis-Bayliss and Linday Jephcott - Reinventing Healthcare, Four Women at a Time
Reinventing Healthcare, Four Women at a Time. In this powerful episode, I chat with Amy Louis-Bayliss, MD MSCP, and Lindsay Stollery Jephcott, two of four visionary women—three doctors and an entrepreneur—who unite to transform women’s healthcare. Rather than rushing to build a business, they began by aligning their values and purpose, grounding their venture in a commitment to make a real impact. Through Lume Women + Health, they tackle a crucial, often overlooked need: personalized healthcare
Debbie Travis - Her Life in Living Colour
I sit down with the remarkable Debbie Travis, a woman who has spent her life pursuing her dreams, taking bold leaps, and transforming television. Debbie is an entrepreneur extraordinaire. We learn about her humble beginnings to becoming a successful model, a world-renowned and beloved television personality, author, speaker, and today running a Villa in Tuscany. Debbie’s unapologetic honesty shines through as she discusses her challenges and how she turned them into opportunities. Whether you're
Calum MacKay - To Live the Impossible Dream
In this episode of Chatter that Matters, I take on one of the toughest challenges facing us today, and many would argue one of our biggest problems to solve: affordable housing. First, you’ll meet Calum MacKay, a young man and a captivating storyteller who takes us on his journey of turning the impossible into reality. Living in Vancouver, where home prices are sky-high, Calum and his wife faced the harsh truth that even with their combined incomes, they couldn’t afford to rent, let alone buy a
Chip Conley - A Modern Elder
It was an absolute joy to sit down with extraordinary entrepreneur and thought leader Chip Conley. In his twenties, he founded Joie de Vivre Hospitality. After facing near death, he sold his business and helped mentor the founders of Airbnb to realize their success. Chip now leads an extraordinary movement to redefine how we approach aging through the Modern Elder Academy. Some key takeaways: A Deep Dive into Curiosity: Chip shares the power of staying curious at every stage of life and how cur
Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess - What the World Needs Now
With so much uncertainty in our world, where chants to erasing identities echo, I wanted to understand more about genocide and why it is even possible. Why are some humans and sadly some in power, wired that way? My guest today is Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess, a survivor of the Bosnian genocide and an expert in genocide studies, preventing radicalization, and fostering peace through education. As a young girl, Amra endured unimaginable horrors, losing loved ones and witnessing the brutality of ethn
Joseph F. Coughlin - Old Age is Old News
"Aging is a design problem, not a disease. Our current societal infrastructure isn't just outdated; it limits the possibilities for fulfilling, extended lives." – Dr. Joe Coughlin. Are you ready to rethink your approach to aging and retirement? In this life-opening episode of Chatter That Matters, I sit down with Dr. Joe F. Coughlin, founder and director of the MIT AgeLab. We dive deep into the transformative insights from Dr. Coughlin's pioneering work on aging. From the importance of planning
Mathew Knowles - Father, Manager, Mogul, Crusader and Survivor
Have you ever wondered what it was like to raise Beyoncé as a father and be her manager? Or how Destiny's Child came to be one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. The role brands like L’Oréal and Pepsi played in Beyoncé's early success as a solo artist. Mathew Knowles, the father of Beyoncé and Solange, joins Chatter that Matters to share his remarkable journey from a Father of Beyoncé and Solange to a Music Industry Manager, then a Mogul to a Civil Rights Crusader, a Survivor of Male B
Dr. Shahana Alibhai - Feel Better
Today, we delve into the remarkable journey of Dr. Shahana Alibhai, a distinguished family physician and mental health advocate who focuses on youth from equity-deserving neighbourhoods. Shahana grew up in a family that had 72 hours to flee Uganda during the expulsion of Asian minorities under Idi Amin. She witnessed her parents' resilience, adaptability, and optimism in the face of extreme hardship. Her parents taught her the value of education, gratitude, and giving back. Shahana discusses
Danielle Campo - Through Pain Comes Purpose
As the Paralympics light up Paris this week, with athletes from over 170 countries showcasing their incredible talents, I felt compelled to do a special show to honor their achievements. My journey led me to the inspiring story of Danielle Campo—someone who has never let her disability define her. Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy and once told she'd never walk, Danielle not only defied their predictions but went on to become a world record holder and an eight-time Paralympic medalist in swimmin
Jake Gold - The Tragically Hip:No Dress Rehearsal
As the world eagerly anticipates the premiere of the new documentary on The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), I am thrilled to bring you an exclusive interview with Jake Gold, one of the world's music mavens, Canadian Idol Judge, and the legendary manager who played a pivotal role in shaping The Hip's iconic career. Jake Gold managed The Tragically Hip during their rise to fame, offering unparalleled insights into the band's journey, their chem
Jan Stewart - Hold on Tight
In this heartfelt episode, I interview Jan Stewart, a mental health advocate, and author of Hold on Tight: A Parent's Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness. Jan shares her deeply personal journey of raising two neurodivergent children, Andrew and Ainsley, and the challenges her family has faced. From early signs of their children’s struggles to navigating a complex healthcare system, Jan's story is one of resilience, love, and relentless advocacy. Despite the immense challenges, Jan
Prince Stash - Rebel with a Cause (Part One)
Ever wondered what it was like to live at Paul McCartney's place, or the band dynamics within the members of Rolling Stones? Find out in our exclusive Chatter That Matters episode where Prince Stash shares the 1960s counterculture and his time playing music and hanging out with members of the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and many more. A wonderful storyteller, Prince Stash, transports us to an era of radical change, creativity, and rebellion. His stories are not just memories but l
Aaron Starkman - Rethinking Creativity
How many of the world's creative thinkers - our songwriters, poets, comedians, and artists began life escaping from the reality of their life? One that I know is my guest this week. Aaron Starkman is one of the top 100 Creative Minds in Advertising, and the Chief Creative Officer of Rethink, a Canadian Agency that is recognized as the best in the world. Aaron shares his journey from a challenging childhood to rising to the top while offering insights into the creative process and why processin
Jon Cornish - Achieving Dreams, Together
One of my favourite quotes is by Steve Jobs, who once said, "We're here to put a dent in the universe." I celebrate those who choose to do so, who overcome circumstances to chase their dreams and change their world and ours for the better. I'm thrilled to introduce my guest for today's episode: Jon Cornish. Jon Cornish is a dynamic and multifaceted individual. As a former College and CFL star, he established himself as one of the most outstanding athletes in Canadian football history. Beyond his
Dr. Brian Goldman - The Care in Health Care
Dr. Brian Goldman is a veteran ER physician and an award-winning medical reporter for CBC Television's The Health Show and The National. He's known across Canada as CBC Radio One's "House Doctor." Brian has a proven knack for making sense of medical baffelgab. He has two top-rated shows, White Coat Black Art and The Dose. On Chatter that Matters, Dr. Goldman shares his journey from a young medical resident to seasoned physician, and how, including the loss of his sister to dementia, he learned
Janet Sherlund - Abandoned at Birth
'Heaven is the Feeling One Leaves on Earth.' Abandoned at Birth. Join me this week on Chatter that Matters for the heart-wrenching and uplifting story of Janet Sherlund, author of Abandoned at Birth: Searching for the Arms That Once Held Me. Janet discusses the profound effects of adoption on her identity and self-esteem, sharing her lifelong quest to reconnect with her birth parents and uncover who she is. I cried when Janet discovered her adoption details, celebrated her life-changing reunion
Avalon Wasteneys - Rowing for Olympic Gold
To build excitement for the Paris Olympics episode, I sit down with the inspirational Avalon Wasteneys, a Canadian Olympic Gold Medallist and a powerhouse in the rowing world. Avalon shares her journey from being raised in a family of world-renowned athletes to what it took to be part of a team that won Olympic Gold. From her early days as a competitive cross-country skier to putting her oar into the water, Avalon's lane is powered by resilience, passion, and unwavering self-belief. Avalon share
Emma Beehler - Her Beautiful Autistic Mind
Emma Beehler - Her Beautiful Autistic Mind. In today's episode of Chatter that Matters, we challenge perceptions about neurodiversity. Society often views neurodiverse individuals through a lens of limitation versus exploration. We overlook the extraordinary contributions of neurodiverse minds to our world. From scientific breakthroughs to artistic masterpieces, many of our advancements have been through their unique lens onto our world. Joining me are Emma Beehler, a remarkable young woman who
John Ruffolo - Canada, It's Time.
Canada. It’s Time. On our country's birthday, I break my show format to discuss what we need to do as a nation to pursue our future. This future is not a distant dream but a reality we must actively shape, marked by purpose, passion, pursuit, and laddering to prosperity and peace. I begin the show with my take on Canada and why we need to create a magnetic culture to attract the best and the brightest to stay in Canada and come to Canada to shift from a passive, reactive and negative mindset to
Derek Blais - A Tale of Two Peoples
You will soon hear why I found Derek Blais an exceptional guest. He has the spirit of youth but with the presence and insights of an elder. Derek's journey embodies the spirit of Chatter that Matters by sharing how he overcame circumstances to chase his dreams but change his world and ours for the better. Derek speaks candidly about his struggles and triumphs, including the pivotal moment of embracing his Indigenous identity and the profound impact of a life-threatening and then-changing motorcy
Joe Roberts - The Skid Row CEO
How do I follow up on last week's interview with Malcolm Gladwell? Joining me today is best-selling author and world-renowned speaker Joe Roberts. Joe shares his moving and incredible journey from homelessness and addiction to becoming an entrepreneur, CEO, and, today, an influential advocate for youth. Joe lives to inspire change and offers actionable steps for overcoming challenges, fostering resilience, and reclaiming dreams. Andrea Barrack from RBC returns to the show to discuss their Purpo
Malcolm Gladwell - The Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell is an outlier in his own right, as a journalist, author and public speaker. His unique perspective and engaging writing style have made him a prominent sociology and popular culture voice. He has five New York Times bestsellers — The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and David and Goliath. In addition to his best-selling books, Malcolm co-founded Pushkin Industries and hosted the hit podcast Revisionist History. Malcolm shares his journey and offers many insight
Nick Taylor - RBC Canadian Open Champion
This week's episode features Nick Taylor, who captivated the golf world and all of Canada with his thrilling 72-foot playoff eagle putt, making him the first Canadian in 69 years to win the RBC Canadian Open. Nick takes us on a journey from his childhood dreams of being a professional golfer to being ranked the top amateur in the world. Nick then shares his experiences on the PGA Tour before reflecting on the exhilarating moments of that day when it all came together. Mark Zecchino, from the PG
Jay DeMerit - Rise Up to Any Challenge
This is a true-life Ted Lasso story, taped in front of a live audience at the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers Conference. I love every word of what Jay DeMerit has to say about life, sports, ego, and leadership. Jay's journey extends beyond athletic supremacy to becoming a role model for youth, an entrepreneur, and a sought-after keynote speaker. Jay DeMerit shares his journey from being overlooked in the MLS Draft to making his way to England and then playing his way to Premier Leagu
Frank Palmer - As Frank as You Can Be
Frank Palmer is a character of immense character. Frank is a true icon, creative genius, thought leader, visionary and entrepreneur. Frank is being featured as part of The Legends Journey, Lessons in Leadership series. A collaboration between Chatter that Matters and the American Marketing Association's Toronto Chapter. In this series, we interview inductees from Canada's Marketing Hall of Legends. To date, I have chatted with Arlene Dickinson, Joe Mimran, Angus Reid, Miles Nadal, Jeanne Beker
Stacey Curtis - Against All Odds
Sometimes, the most gripping tales are not those of fiction. They're not from a bookshelf or a TV screen. They're real-life stories that unfold around us. Stories that remind us of the power of the human spirit. Today on Chatter That Matters, we share the indomitable spirit of Stacey Curtis, who survived a plane crash, cancer that roared through her body and where she was given only a few years to live. I wish I could bottle Stacey's outlook on life and her positivity. Here are two quotes from
Sarah Sklash and April Brown – Painting the Doors Pink
Did you ever dream of building something with your best friend? Discover the inspiring story of April Brown and Sarah Sklash, who quit their jobs and purchased a roadside motel in Prince Edward County. With hard work, dedication, and little experience, they transformed the dingy motel into a beautiful space reflecting life's sunshine and simple pleasures. Their entrepreneurial adventures caught the attention of Netflix, which produced Motel Makeover, a show about their next motel venture in S
Jeanne Beker - Fashion your Destiny
Today, I welcome Jeanne Beker, a global icon and an inductee into the Marketing Hall of Legends. Jeanne is also a dear friend and a trailblazer who has found success as a world-renowned fashion journalist, entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and, above all, a wonderful mom. At age 72, Jeanne continues to fashion her destiny with passion, creativity and talent. In this candid 'chat to me about anything' session, Jeanne shares many beautiful stories, life lessons we can all benefit from, an
Phil De Luna - Dreaming and Doing
This will define our country in the future: dreamers and doers who are taking on our most significant problems and then exporting their ideas and technology around the world. For my Earths Day Show, I chatted with Phil De Luna. At age 32, he is among the most brilliant people I have ever interviewed. Phil has a great personality, radiates passion, and has a powerful connection to the human race. Phil makes me feel optimistic about science's role in battling climate change. I know you will e
Maestro Fresh Wes - Let Your Backbone Slide
'I’m not making records; I’m making history. Today, my man Tony and I made history with this interview." Maestro Fresh Wes. Maestro Fresh We is credited as the "Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop, " his debut album, Symphony in Effect, was a certified platinum album. In 2023, Maestro Fresh Wes became the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. His song Let Your Backbone Slide" is the first rap song inducted into the Canadian Songwriters' Hall of Fame. What did Drake have t
My three most important lessons
On my watch, we went from slides to video, from film to digital, a handful of channels to thousands, tens of millions of websites, analog to wireless, and a stolen milk carton container for our albums to three million songs in my pocket.The most critical change was that humans went from being captive consumers of content to nomadic, with an appetite to create, validate, and yield power. And tomorrow, on my watch - AI. I am working with three different programs and am mesmerized by how they can e
Shane Howard - School of Hard Knocks
"I moved 17 times in my first 18 years, faced abuse and adversity, but it fueled my drive to prove others wrong and achieve success against all odds." Shane Howard is an extraordinary storyteller who shares his inspirational and transformative journey, overcoming a tumultuous upbringing to becoming a mentor and global connector. Shane is a testament to the resilience and drive that can emerge from the "School of Hard Knocks." Shane's insights offer hope and inspiration to those grappling with t
Tracy L Clark - Healing is Believing
Healing is Believing. I have been sharing inspiring human journeys for four years, but none like Tracy L Clark. For most of her life, Tracy has dealt with trauma. Debilitating illnesses, several near-death experiences, being kidnapped at gunpoint, an abusive relationship and then being a single mom caring for her children when illness once again threatened her life. Listen to the first few minutes of the episode; it is riveting. Tracy reads from her book, God, Where Are You, It's Me. After hear
UNAFFORDABLE MATTERS
I occasionally break the format and post a Chatter That Matters podcast on a Monday about something important to all of us. The goal is to challenge the status quo with innovative ideas to improve our lives and livelihoods. In today's episode, I want to discuss the growing unaffordability crisis and the problems that manifest when individuals and many others do not have enough. They cannot afford necessities—food, shelter, and transportation. If this continues, it will undermine much of
Grace Tallon and Joe O'Connor - A Four Day Work Week.
Are you ready to work smarter and shorter? Newcomers Grace Tallon and Joe O'Connor, co-founders of Work Time Reduction, join Tony Chapman to discuss the transformative idea of a four-day workweek and their beliefs about why it is good for individuals, families, corporations, and society. We also learn more about Joe and Grace's back story, which takes us back to Ireland and how each became an advocate for positive change. Tony closes the show by sharing his thoughts on why and how Immigration ma
Miles Nadal - Dare to Dream and Do
I am hosting a series titled The Legends Journey, featuring interviews with individuals inducted into Canada's Marketing Hall of Legends. In this episode, I chat with Miles Nadal. I have known Miles for over twenty years, and he has always dared to dream and do so with extraordinary entrepreneurial capability, charisma, and conviction. Miles's journey began with a camera at summer camp, and from there, he built several extraordinary businesses with no signs of slowing down. What I admire most a
Alana Stott - One Life, Make it Count
My International Women's Day Special begins with honouring my Mother before introducing my guest, Alana Stott. I ask Alana to read the opening pages from her gripping memoir, She Who Dares. Her book begins when she answers the phone. Her husband, Dean Stott, a former Special Operations soldier, is on the other line, somewhere in the Middle East, in the middle of a civil war. "The gunfire was getting louder and louder. I heard the phone drop to the ground as loud bangs pierced my ears. The soun
Nancy Xia - From her Minds Eye.
Many guests have joined me to openly talk about their battles with their mental health, but not quite like my guest this week, Nancy Xia. Nancy brings us to the raw realities of her journey – from battling childhood anxiety to grappling with clinical depression, culminating, at age eighteen, in her leap from her eighth-floor balcony as her father watched helpless and in shock. Miraculously, Nancy survives but breaks her spine and loses the use of her legs. The power comes from her descriptions o
B K Sethi - Turning Lemons into Legacy
The first time B K Sethi came into my life was in 2023. B K wrote to me and said he loved listening to me on the radio and my podcasts. He then asked if we could have coffee. I had no idea I was meeting with one of our country's great entrepreneurs. I took this picture, and you can see and feel it in his face and smile; B K is a beautiful soul. B K joins me this week to share his inspiring story. From the streets of 1940s India, where, at age four, he sold lemons to help his family survive,
Walker, Wilson, and den Bok - Philanthropy Trailblazers
Woman in Philanthropy. It's Nonprofit Appreciation Week, and I wanted to honour WoodGreen Community Services. WoodGreen ensures that the UNMET needs of thousands of Canadians are MET every year. In this special edition of Chatter That Matters, taped live at the Toronto Hun Club, I chatted with three remarkable women who are Philanthropy Trailblazers. I learned that Charity focuses on eliminating suffering. In contrast, Philanthropy focuses on eliminating the problem. I also learned that th
Tony Chapman - Make Financial Literacy your Superpower.
Every second Monday, I break the format by bringing out Chatters - a snackable podcast that is under five minutes in length. I share my insight on the status quo and ideas to bring about positive and substantive change. In this episode, I share a story at the grocery store that led me to my insight - smartphones and technology are making us less financially literate. I have no empirical evidence, but many people are losing their ability to do even simple math. With a math deficiency, how can so
Dr. Jean Marmoreo - The Last Doctor
Dr. Jean Marmoreo shares excerpts from her book The Last Doctor. Lessons in Living from the Front Lines of Medical Assistance in Dying Dr. Jean Marmoreo believes the best care a health professional can provide is to honour a patient's life and to end it on the patient's terms. For 45 years Dr. Jean Marmoreo was a family physician practising in downtown Toronto, and in 2016 became one of Canada’s first practitioners of MAiD, to provide Medical Assistance in Dying. Dr. Marmoreo shares power
Cam Inglis - Do what you love, and love what you do.
Today's episode of Chatter That Matters is a live taping, which I have always loved because we can feed off the audience's energy. My guest is Cam Inglis, the founder of Marble Slab Creamery Canada. Cam is an inspiring entrepreneur who shares his journey from dreaming of playing in the NHL to real estate before choosing the path of an entrepreneur. During the show, we'll cover the daily challenges of running a franchise business and the reality that everything you know turns upside down when a p
Tony Chapman - Rewiring Elections from Negative to Positive.
In my second 'snackable chatter' I look at how we can rewire Elections from Negative to Positive," I delve into the tumultuous landscape of modern elections, which often feel like a relentless hailstorm of negativity, eroding the fabric of our society and trust in democracy. In three minutes, I present a refreshingly simple yet actionable concept aimed at rewiring elections to prioritize positivity and shift the focus towards substantive policy discussions. Thanks for listening, subscribing an
Adam Robarts -Love, Loss and Inspiration
I was so profoundly moved by Adam Robarts and his book 'Nineteen' that I had to have him on Chatter that Matters. Anyone who has had to deal with the loss of someone you love will also be moved and have their heart lifted as Adam shares his deeply personal and poignant love, loss, and spiritual journey. Adam is a world-renowned architect, and his wife is an equally accomplished interior designer. They lived and raised their four children in China. In December 2018, during a family vacation in
Jesse Jones - The Show Must Go On
''You have dreams and goals, even a direction, but you must be active for the universe and magic to happen. It must find you, but it won't if you hide in the corner. You must be out there for your desired reality to unfold.' Jesse Jones I love taping Chatter that Matters in front of an audience. In this episode, we are live at Sheridan College and its stunning Hazel McCallion Campus, with students, faculty members, alums, and industry professionals in attendance and DJ Andre dropping the beats.
Patrick Asare - Abject Poverty to International Acclaim
Patrick Asare went from abject poverty in a small village in Ghana to achieving international acclaim. In an inspiring interview, Patrick shared his remarkable story. He was born to illiterate parents, his father was a subsistence farmer, and his mother was a homemaker. Patrick was one of fourteen children living in a small mud house. Most children in his village didn't have the opportunity to continue their education beyond primary school, which perpetuated the cycle of poverty in the region
Tony Chapman - The Promise of Democracy
On occasion I change the format of Chatter that Matters, to offer you my observations on the status quo. There is no finger-pointing; there are only ideas to improve upon it. In this episode I look at the state of Democracy, and offer you my thoughts on what matters most to you, and the many generations to follow.
Risa August - Never Surrender
Risa August is an Ironman Triathlete and an extraordinary cyclist known and highly respected for her love of pushing her physical limits. Risa is no stranger to intense challenges, having completed 500-mile bike tours and conquered mountains in the US and Nepal. Then, Risa’s life comes to a crashing halt. Her body is collapsing, and for good reason. She is diagnosed with a rare pituitary disease, a brain tumour that has been left unchecked for a decade. After undergoing life-threatening brain
Todd Norian - Follow Your Heart
I wanted to create an entertaining and enlightening show for my New Year's Special. My guest is Todd Norian, a renowned yoga teacher, author, musician, and the founder of Ashaya Yoga. Todd is known for his teaching emphasis on the alignment of body, mind, and heart. Todd is the author of "Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness, A Memoir." Additionally, he is a musician and has released albums, including "Bija." Todd is a masterful storyteller who shares his life journey. His passion was
Pete Bombaci - Making Human Connections Matter
I wanted to tackle loneliness for my holiday special this year as not all of us are surrounded by family and friends. The World Health Organization has declared loneliness a global health threat — as bad for your health as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day. Loneliness is the most significant preventable risk factor for depression, addiction, and suicidality. It increases the chance of early death by 30%, more significant than the risk of obesity, a sedentary lifestyle, and excessive drinking.
Steffanie Strathdee - A Deadly Superbug and a Race Against Time
I had a profound and heart-wrenching conversation with renowned infectious disease specialist Steffanie Strathdee. Steffanie is Canadian-born and named by Time Magazine as one of the 50 most influential people in healthcare. She has written a book titled The Perfect Predator. A Scientists race to save her Husband from a Deadly Superbug. Steffanie's story unfolds like a gripping thriller. On holiday in Egypt, with her husband Tom, a deadly Superbug hijacks his body and it has Superpowers. It st
Stephen R. Bown - Rails and Tales
Join me to hear untold stories of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the birth of Canada. Acclaimed Author Stephen Bown shares excerpts from his new book Dominion, vividly describing the price paid to build the CPR and unite Canada. In this monumental saga, we learn about the ambitions, sacrifices, and the crimes against humanity that came with Canada’s most extraordinary infrastructure project. Stephen paints a vivid picture of an era of greed, corruption, destruction, discriminatory labour
Dr. Georgette Zinaty - Why Not You?
What does it take to be exceptional? Why haven't we closed the gap if diversity has proven to create a more robust and resilient culture and greater profitability? Does that mean others must stand down if you stand for diversity and inclusion? How can you create or contribute to a culture of excellence if the people you count on work remotely? How can an individual make a difference in a world with many headwinds? What does having privilege mean, and why should it be surrendered for the ben
Deenah Patel - Overcoming the Worst of Humanity
"We, as a society, do not talk about childhood abuse, and worse, many children between the ages of 5 to 18 go through some abuse." — Deenah Patel [00:33:41 → 00:33:52] Note: We don't share any details of the abuse; what Deenah shares is her path back. Deenah Patel has twice joined me on Chatter that Matters to offer advice to help small business owners. When the microphone was turned off, Deenah opened up about her story of being sexually abused as a child, decades of deeply buried trauma and
Tony Chapman - My Way
We have a surprise twist in this week’s Chatter That Matters. Mark Ferrier steps in as guest host and interviews Tony Chapman on his journey. Mark is a natural; the banter between them is like listening to two close friends, and you will uncover many parallels between their lives and I am guessing yours. Tony shares a childhood where their family had to deal with emotional uncertainty and dire financial insecurities resulting from his father's failing mental health. Tony promised himself that h
Vicki Cody - Army Wife and a Leader
Unveiling a Heartfelt Journey: Love, Family, and Resilience in Military Life. This week, we honour Remembrance Day by shedding light on the selfless commitment and sacrifice of military spouses. My guest is Vicki Cody, author of here memoir “Army Wife: A Story of Love and Family in the Heart of the Army,” Vicki shares her experience as an army wife as well as a leader to many in her community. Our story begins in the summer of 1969 when Vicki crosses paths with West Point cadet Dick Cody. What i
Steve Phillip - From Pain to Purpose
Hello everyone, With so much negativity flooding our feeds and, with it a growing sense of impossibility manifesting into a mental health crisis, I encourage you to listen to this episode to uncover ways in which you can help. This isn't a show about committing suicide; it is about preventing it from happening. Some sobering facts: for every death by suicide, there are 20 attempts. And with every attempt, on average, 135 people are impacted including family, friends, peers, neighbours etc. P
Myra Sable - What the World Needs Now
Today's episode marks my 200th episode of Chatter that Matters. My guest is the marvellous Myra Sable, who, in her eighties, continues to build her gourmet food company, Sable and Rosenfeld, while being a warrior for a better world. And stick around as I introduce her Grandson Julien Sable Alvarado later in the show. Julien is taking over the business. Mark Twain once said that age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. Many over sixty would agree, but what about
JF Archambault - Dream Big and Do Bigger
In front of a live audience at the Convenience Industry Council of Canada's National Summit, I sat down with Jean-François Archambault. JF is a beautiful human being devoting his life to fighting food insecurity. It is also a powerful love story between Mother and Son and how her ten-year unsuccessful battle with cancer took JF to a crossroads, offering two very different paths. The first was to take away his sadness and darkness by ending his life; the second was to do something with it.
Andy Donato - Forever Young
I titled this episode of "Chatter That Matters" "Forever Young" and recorded it live at the Toronto Hunt Club. The idyllic setting alone adds a unique backdrop to a conversation that erupts with laughter and spontaneous applause. The man at the center of it is the master storyteller, the iconic Canadian editorial cartoonist and painter Andy Donato. Andy Donato is not just an artist; he's a force of immense character, and his character is woven into the very fabric of who he is, from his distinct
Mark Ferrier -Overcoming circumstances to chase his entrepreneurial dreams
The story begins when Mark Ferrier's father robs a bank, is arrested, and, in his sxites is put in Millhaven Maximum Security Prison to serve a five-year term. For decades, Mark buries this reality and wraps himself in a veneer, masking his insecurities and imposter syndrome with a persona of confidence and swagger. Mark gets married, raises two beautiful daughters, and is wildly successful as an entrepreneur. His path led him to the Young President's Organization and to Harvard where he earned
Erica Ehm + Rick Campanelli - Much about Much Music
Step back in time to 1984. It's a pivotal year in the history of Canadian television — it's the year Much Music was born. In this episode of Chatter that Matters, we look at its fascinating journey and Canadian content that competed with the best in the world. Much Music was one of the first Canadian specialty channels; this ground-breaking concept emerged from the vision of two trailblazing individuals, Moses Znaimer and John Martin. Against all odds, with limited resources but boundless cr
Claire Shipman - Resetting the Power Code
As a father of two wonderful girls, I have always asked - Why aren't more women in power? Only 10 percent of CEOs at Fortune 500 companies are women, and only 27 of the 193 countries in the world are led by women. I believe that if more women were in power, there would be less conquest and a dramatic shift in spending from the military to what matters - healthcare, humanity, education, fiscal responsibility and the health of our planet. My guest this week is Claire Shipman, a world-renowned Emm
Arthur Smith: A Lifetime in Television
Arthur Smith shares excerpts from his book Reach - Hard Lessons and Earned Truths from a Lifetime in Television. Arthur talks about what it was like to work with Gordon Ramsay on Hell's Kitchen (excellent) and to try and convince Donald Trump to be part of a show. (not so excellent). Arthur also talks about his surprise hit American Ninja Warriors and many other behind-the-scenes stories, including Simon Cowell. Arthur Smith grew up as a shy kid surrounded by a wonderful family who believed in
Oscar Nominated Deepa Mehta - Ferociously Filming the Truth
I loved talking with Deepa Mehta. I could have listened to her for hours, and I wish she could be my friend for life. Deepa is a citizen of the world, an Oscar-nominated filmmaker whose work is celebrated internationally and has played at every major film festival. Deepa has worked with George Lucas, yet often has turned down Hollywood to create emotionally resonating, award-winning cinema that matters to her and you and me. Born in India and an immigrant to Canada, Deepa is a visionary stor
Yuri Elkaim - A Life of Choice, not Chance
What if your health and even life was a matter of choice, not chance? Yuri Elkaim dreamed of a pro soccer career until his health deteriorated. Chronic fatigue and hair loss, followed by a seven-year search for answers, forced Yuri to make his health a matter of choice, not chance. As a teenager, Yuri Elkaim fixated his gaze and even touched on a professional soccer career due to his tireless work ethic and athletic ability. But health's betrayal shifted his focus. Chronic fatigue, pain and sud
Sheri Segal Glick - The Skinny on Anorexia
This week on Chatter that Matters, Sheri Segal Glick talks about her memoir: 'The Skinny: My Messy, hopeful fight for full recovery from anorexia." Sheri's journey unfolds with unflinching honesty as she unmasks the hidden truth of eating disorders. Sheri takes us to the depths of her addiction, what she did to game the system, her lonely and even life-threatening hospital stays, her obsessive workouts, and most importantly, how she battled for decades but eventually found her way to defeat
Dov Baron - From the Dragons Lair
A 120-foot fall free-climbing almost cost Dov his life but freed him to pursue his calling. The search for meaning has been an obsession of Dov Baron from his earliest days. He was born in Northern England in abject poverty, surrounded by crime, violence, and addiction, and knew there must be more to life than suffering and abuse. Dov left his destructive environment to travel and study with some of the world's leading thinkers. He then parlayed his learning into founding and building comp
Lara Love Hardin - Lying, Stealing, Writing and Healing
The Many Lives of Mama Love. A memoir of lying, stealing, writing and healing. This story will become a blockbuster movie or a must-watch Netflix series. My guest today is NY Times Best Selling author Lara Love Hardin, and her book The Many Lives of Mamma Love is her story. From the worst beginnings, and then addiction, and then theft and jail, is someone who ends up breaking bread with Oprah, meditating with the Dalai Lama, writing Desmond Tutu's book, and becoming a successful CEO. Picture a
Manrique Prada / John Stackhouse - Two Conversations, One Mother Nature
Biologist Dr. Manrique Prada and thought leader John Stackhouse joined me this week in an episode I titled two conversations with Mother Nature. Dr. Manrique Prada, a Ph.D. in biological science, stands as one of South America's most esteemed environmentalists. In his new book Voices of Mother Earth, Manrique shares his experiences living among the Xavante people—an indigenous tribe who lives off the land and in harmony with Mother Nature. Manrique imparts their wisdom of attentively listenin
Peter Weissman - Never Surrender
Peter Weissman. A journey marked by trauma, resilience, advocacy and two brothers. Two weeks ago, I shared the story of Eric Weissman who battled addiction to become an advocate for people experiencing homelessness. Today we celebrate his brother's inspiring journey. Peter Weissman's life turned upside down at four when his Mom left home to pursue her dream of becoming an artist, something she succeeded at. Peter's description of what he saw when his Mom died is so powerful. Peter's Russian imm
Lindsay Ireland - Why Not Me?
Would you remain optimistic if the cards of life are rarely dealt in your favour? This week's inspiring guest is Lindsay Ireland, who spent idyllic childhood summers in Vermont, riding horses, playing detective with her cousin, and living with her famous aunt and uncle, Jill Ireland and Charles Bronson, the action star of his day. Lindsay's world changed at age eleven when she noticed blood in her stool. At first, hiding it from her parents, things got worse, and she found herself confined to a
Eric Weissman - Trauma to Triumph
Let me introduce my guest and his powerful story about transformation and triumph. Eric Weissman was a child living in a home marked by turbulence, trauma and aggression. Eric developed an insatiable appetite for consuming and selling drugs until addiction consumed him. He spent six years living nomadically and even on the street. Few break this cycle. He didn't just break it; Eric Weissman, PH.D.he is working to end this cycle. He is one of our country's advocates for change. An Associate Prof
Alex and Kevin Newman - Father and Son write All Out
Kevin Newman: Learning how and where his son sought the truth was harder than finding the truth. Alex Newman: Finding answers in chat rooms versus the family room (felt safer). Until he came out to his family. This is one of my favourite interviews of all time. It brought back memories of my relationship with my father, which I describe in the opening. As I introduce my two guests, you will instantly know the voice of Kevin Newman, one of North America's most acclaimed journalists, but inst
Assaf, Hejazi, Manget - Everybody's Business
In 1967 Canada was the world’s ninth largest economy; today, it is seventeenth. Regarding income per person, we’ve fallen from third to fifteenth. What kind of Canada are we leaving our children? How do we avoid falling further behind? Join us for a special Canada Day podcast recorded at the prestigious Toronto Hunt Club. I interviewed three authors who wrote "Everybody's Business: How to Ensure Canadian Prosperity Through the Twenty-First Century." You will hear from the charismatic Da
Nicole Bourque-Bouchier - From Trapper to Trailblazer
Nicole Bourque-Bouchier's journey from humble beginnings to RBC's 2022 Women of Influence - CEO Excellence Award Winner. Hailing from a lineage of trappers, Nicole Bourque-Bouchier claims her indigenous and entrepreneurial roots to be a role model to her family and community while building Bouchier into one of the largest indigenous-owned companies with revenues of $150 million, 1000 employees and 400 heavy equipment vehicles. Nicole intimately shares her family's transformative journey from the
Garry Junkuhn - Lost and Found
Being a father was the most magical thing in Garry Junkuhn's life. He could never have imagined that he would lose contact with his two sons for over three years when his girlfriend moved in with him. His pain was akin to four wild horses tearing him apart. Garry's life unravelled further when he learned from a school email that his older son had changed his last name to his mother's surname. However, amidst the darkness, a glimmer of hope emerged. A mentor stepped into Garry's life, urging him
Dane Jensen - Pressure is your Superpower
Can pressure be your superpower? Can it be the wind at your back instead of a suffocating weight on your shoulders? My guest today is Dane Jensen, the CEO of Third Factor, an acclaimed speaker, an instructor at Queen’s University and the University of North Carolina, a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review and author of The Power of Pressure. Dane has an incredible way with words, and he talks about what he learned about pressure from discussions with Olympic athletes, Navy
Steph Catudal - Everything All at Once
Imagine this. Your name is Steph Catudal. You are a young teenager, and you adore your Dad. He can do one-arm pushups and entertain a crowd, and when you have a terrible asthma attack, he calms you down. One day you hear the first of many horrible coughs and soon learn he is dying of lung cancer. His death tears at your soul, and you become rebellious and angry; try to escape with substances and replace your father with a relationship with an older man. Years later, you meet the love of your l
Shabana Basij-Rasikh -Nat Geo Explorer of the Year
I first heard Shabana Basij-Rasikh share her moving story on 60 Minutes, and I knew I had to have her on Chatter that Matters. You will soon hear why National Geographic named her their Explorer of the Year. Shabana calls herself an ordinary Afghan woman, but I see her as a hero of immense courage and fortitude and one of the many brave women defying the tyrannical rule of the Taliban. What we take for granted, Shabana and others risked their lives for. At age 6, defying the Taliban's desire to
Wendy Murphy - Lost and Found
Wendy Murphy lost the use of her legs in a car accident. What she found was her life’s calling. Prepare to be inspired by the remarkable story of Wendy Murphy, who transformed personal tragedy into triumph and used positivity for the benefit of society. Powerful lessons for all await. Wendy takes us on a heartfelt journey through her life, which began as someone who approached life three steps at a time. In 1984, at seventeen, her life changed instantly due to a tragic car accident. Wendy
Dr. Suzanne Vickberg - Moving on but not Moving Out
In honour of Mother's Day, I'd like to share the inspiring story of Dr. Suzanne Vickberg. Despite divorcing her husband twelve years ago, she still lives with him, their children, and his new wife - not as a 'Jerry Springer' spectacle, but as a testament to the idea that divorce doesn't have to be devastating and that family comes first. For Dr. Vickberg, her divorce wasn't a failure but an opportunity to find a new way forward. She refused to limit herself to the binary choice of staying or lea
Joe Gagliese - Influencing the World of Marketing
This an extraordinary success story with so much added value if you are involved with Brands, Marketing, Media, an Entrepreneur, and even a Parent or Consumer. Joe Gagliese, the co-founder and CEO of a digital and social innovation agency, Viral Nation, is one of the most impressive entrepreneurs I have ever talked with. Joe is innovative, insightful, informative, and inspiring. In seven years, his agency has become a global disruptor in the marketing world. Viral Nation has raised $250 million
Shelly Edwards Jorgensen - Out of the Ashes
'My Mom was at home when I left.' I have two asks. The first is that you stay with this interview as it unfolds. There are so many layers, and out of the ashes rises a remarkable human spirit. My second is that as you listen, imagine you are my guest, Shelly Edwards Jorgensen. You are the child driving up to your family home after a high school basketball practice, and you see it being consumed by fire. And at that moment, you know that your mom is
Siila Watt-Cloutier - A Conversation with Nature
My chat with Siila Watt-Cloutier so moved me, and she made me think differently. For example, she believes that the trauma we are going through as a Planet and Human Species are the same, and so is the path to healing. If she were sitting down with me today, I would ask: If everything on this Planet is interconnected, does that mean we all feel the loss when a species goes extinct, or a fire consumes a forest? You will also have many questions as Silla Watt-Cloutier will open your mind to ou
Timea Nagy-From Bad to Worse to Better
Looking for a better life, Timea Nagy is lured by an international sex trafficking ring. Timea Nagy was 20 years old and hoping to escape a childhood of trauma and abuse. She answered a newspaper ad in Budapest, Hungary, calling for young women to work as babysitters and housekeepers in Canada. On the flight over, her dreams were big, and her hopes soared. But from the moment she landed in Canada, her story went from bad to worse. The ad was a front for international human sex traffickers. The
Steven Pinker -Opinions have been criminalized
This episode with one of today’s most influential thinkers will leave you thinking more. Professor Steven Pinker is the Johnstone Family Professor in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. He is also an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, a Humanist of the Year, a recipient of nine honorary doctorates, one of Foreign Policy’s “World’s Top 100 Public Intellectuals” and Time’s “100 Most Influential People in the World Today.” Pr
James Laughlin - From a wayward youth to World Champion.
This story has all the markings of Rocky, the story of a struggling, small-time boxer and debt collector, Rocky Balboa, who gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight the world's heavyweight champion and when he wins, finds himself, and becomes the symbol of hope and inspiration. In this case, instead of boxing gloves, it was drumsticks. As a child, James Laughlin didn't fit in. He grew up in Northern Ireland with parents of opposing religions and a world he dreamed of escaping each time a p
Steve Paikin - What's on his agenda?
A sold-out event at the Toronto Hunt Club, ending with a loud and sustained standing ovation for my guest Steve Paikin, the anchor of the flagship current affairs program, The Agenda. I was so happy with this interview that I brought it to Chatter that Matters. Steve Paikin is a recipient of the Order of Canada, an author, a documentary producer, and one of Canada’s most admired journalists. We cover so much ground and with so much laughter. We learn about Steve’s upbringing, the values he le
Jane Enright - In the blink of an eye.
In the blink of an eye, the unthinkable can happen, an event in your life that cause you to ask - why me? Jane Enright survives three life-altering and tragic events in the span of a year, including a severe and sudden brain injury that left her almost speechless. This is Jane's story of how she used acceptance to acknowledge her fate and gratitude to reclaim her love of life. These moving stories are powerful lessons on managing grief, stress, loss, stagnation, indecision, and recovery. Today,
Lori Nikkel - Changing her world, and ours, for the better
I couldn't be happier with how my International Women's Day Episode turned out, as I want it to be remarkable. My Mother was my rock, my two daughters are my inspiration, my three sisters are my remaining family, and my wife rocks. I am breaking my Friday format and bringing it out today, as this is every women's day of honour and celebration. I begin with a personal story that I share not for pity or applause for how far I have come but for context why I chose my guest and why she matters to th
Tim Stewart - A bus ride to St. Louis turned his addiction into his calling.
After conquering his addictions, Tim Stewart changes his world and others for the better. Tim Stewart's substance abuse began at an early age. Growing up on his family's farm, which included a bar and a hotel of dubious repute, Tim abided by the family code that put work ahead of everything, including play and education. Tim's influencers were adults who introduced him to tobacco, alcohol, pot, and prostitution. Over time, the drugs and alcohol consumed his life, and Tim enlisted in the Air For
Dr. Emmanuel Taban - The Boy Who Never Gave Up
After growing up amidst the worst of humanity, Dr. Emmanuel Taban models the best of humanity. My guest today is Emmanuel Taban. He was born in Sudan, one of the most impoverished countries in the world. He had little and lost it all before overcoming his circumstances and changing his world and ours for the better. Listen generously as his accent differs from yours, but his message is universal, powerful and inspiring. Emmanuel Taban was among five children raised by a single mother in an
Jesse Palmer - The Host of The Bachelor - Believe in Your Dreams
I am so happy about how my interview with Jesse Palmer, the host of the Bachelor, went. Jesse is engaging, intelligent, funny and gracious, offering so much in this episode on how to make the most out of the opportunity including believing in your biggest dreams and surrounding yourself with people who believe in you. Many of you will know Jesse Palmer from the Bachelor, others from his work on Good Morning America, and sports fans will see him as only the second Canadian ever to be a starting
Dr. Talia Varley - Your path to possibility and positivity.
Chatter that Matters is a show that counters the storm of negativity and a growing sense of impossibility. I share inspiring stories of people who overcome their circumstances to chase their dreams and, for some, to change our world. My guest is Dr. Talia Varley, whom I first met at the Economic Club of Canada Conference I was hosting. I was blown away by her insights and intelligence for a good reason. Dr. Varley has a Master of Public Health from Harvard University, an MD from McMaster Univer
Jean Muenchrath - If I live until morning.
Jean Muenchrath should have trusted her gut when it told her something terrible would happen during her and her boyfriend Ken’s winter trek to cross-country ski on very rugged terrain, cross the 220-mile John Muir trail from Yosemite Valley to o the summit of Mount Whitney, which is the highest point in the contiguous United States at 14,505 ft (4,421 m) above sea level. To do so requires climbing and navigating 14 mountain passes. On their final day, a week ahead of schedule, Jean and Ken are c
Ted Nolan - Hockey is what I do, not who I am.
I interviewed Ted Nolan at a conference I hosted for the Coffee Association of Canada. I could see how moved the audience was by his life story, as was I. Thankfully our conversation was recorded so I can share this incredible story with you. Ted Nolan was the third youngest of twelve children in a house without plumbing or electricity on the Garden River First Nation in northern Ontario. Ted's first pair of hand-me-down skates were so big he had to stuff his rain boots inside to wear them. The
Fennella Bruce - a minority of one to the one and only.
Fennella Bruce was the 2022 Businesswoman of the Year and one of the 100 Most Accomplished Black Canadian women in 2020. In this episode of Chatter That Matters, Fennella shares her incredible climb to the highest ranks of television as a writer, editor, and producer. With humour and grace, Fennella takes us deep inside the world of news and morning television glamorized in the Apple TV hit "The Morning Show." An immigrant who, at university and early in her career, often found herself as a mi
David Chilton - The Wealthy Barber on why your money matters
In this special edition of Chatter that Matters, taped in front of a live audience, I chat with David Chilton, author of The Wealthy Barber and The Wealthy Barber Returns. You will soon hear why David Chilton is a beautiful human being with a fantastic sense of humour and a gift as a storyteller. Learn how he became one of Canada’s best-selling authors, a sought-after speaker, venture capitalist, mentor and one of the most popular Dragons. David takes you into the Den and shares some behind-the-
Danielle Kaplan - Miracles do happen
A riveting story of defying all odds, three miracles, and the power of love. Danielle Kaplan is my guest, and we tell her story in three parts. We begin by talking about her roots, a South African growing up in a life of privilege but living with the guilt of apartheid, and why she and her husband came to Canada. The second part is when Danielle Kaplan's thrill-seeking husband, Steve Kaplan, crashes his motorcycle on a solo trip that has taken him from Toronto to a deserted road in the Yukon.
Kim Scott - Caring Personally and Challenging Directly
Best-selling author and acclaimed thinker Kim Scott provides the framework for giving and receiving exceptional feedback and having more meaningful conversations. What was the worst feedback that you ever received? I remember working part-time at a drugstore when I was in my teens, and my boss told me I was useless. I had an English Teacher who told me repeatedly that I would never amount to anything. I would like to know if these attacks were why I was horrible at giving feedback. For most of
Dany Assaf. What makes Canada Special.
I saved this episode for the holidays, as it is an excellent time for reflection. If you do listen and feel the way I do about Dany's message, please share it with others. The best way to lift and unite Canada is through our collective spirits. First and foremost, we are not East or West, left or right, gay or straight, Liberal or Conservative. We are Canadian. Together we can make this the greatest country on Earth for generations to come. So what is this episode all about? Imagine, for a mo
Vasek Pospisil - Winning on and off the Court
What does it take to win on the court? Preparation, Perseverance and Perspiration. What does it take to win off the court? Curiosity, Compassion, Charisma, and Connections. In 1988, Milos, Mila Pospisil, and their two sons unlawfully drove from Czechoslovakia to Austria to escape the Communist regime. The family worked long hours at low wages to save money to move to Canada. Here, Vasek Pospisil was born. If you enjoyed the movie King Richard, where Richard Williams is determined to see his two
Ken Wong - Teach our Children Well
Ken Wong on Teaching our Children Well. Ken Wong is one of Canada’s most acclaimed educators. To better appreciate his impact on academia, I posted a tribute on LinkedIn when I heard he was retiring. Overnight, it garnered over 50,000 impressions and an outpouring of love from all over the world. This is Ken’s incredible and inspiring story, and, as you would expect, it's packed with many life lessons for building your career and brand, combined with what we must do as a society to teach our chi
Christine Sinclair - The Greatest of All Time
The 'GOAT' is how fans and broadcasters describe the greatest athlete of all time. It's also the fuel that has fired debate since sports began. I can certainly make a case for my guest this week, Canadian soccer phenom Christine Sinclair being in that exclusive club. No male or female on the planet has scored more international goals, and she is the second footballer of either sex to score at five World Cup editions. Her legacy is a testament to her athleticism and perseverance: five FIFA Wome
Leslie Ehm - The Undisputed Queen of Swagger
Have you noticed the bright yellow and magenta book in bookstores titled Swagger - Unleash everything you are and become everything you want? Grab one before they are gone. The author Leslie Ehm is the undisputed Queen of Swagger who has discovered the secret to tapping into your authentic self and turning it into a superpower at work and in life. And no, this is not the old Swagger—that show-off, in-your-face, arrogant kind. This brand-new Swagger is unshakable, unstoppable, and utterly irresis
Mitch Joel. Say it is so Joel.
Mitch Joel is a renaissance man with much to say about the relentless digital disruption and how it impacts you. His opinions have been shaped by a nomadic career that began when computers were rudimentary and the internet was the domain of a handful of universities. Add Mitch's insatiable appetite for reading, observing, writing, music, creativity, design and speaking — combined with being a serial entrepreneur — and you have someone who not only decodes the future but helps you map yours. Mit
Natalie Marchesan - Fought for her country, now fights for the underserved.
A Canadian woman who flew for her country in combat brings her leadership skills to the private sector to champion the underserved. Why are no women at the altar if God made us equal? This was the question teenager Natalie Marchesan wrote to her Bishop. His response was you are equal but different, and that answer didn't sit well with Natalie. In fact, it began her lifelong quest to level the playing field, to create equal opportunity for all. Why are no women serving at the altar if God m
Joe Foster - From a shoestring budget to the biggest shoe brand.
What started on a shoestring became Reebok, the biggest shoe brand in the world. This is the inspiring and against-all-odds story about how Joe Foster and his brother Jeff, with borrowed equipment in a falling-down factory in Northern England that also served as a home, created Reebok. In their day, it surpassed both Adidas and Nike in sales. So many life lessons- family, business, marketing, and sales- are woven into a fantastic story of achievement. Para-athlete, Meghan Hines, the President o
Jim Estill - Do the right thing.
Do the right thing. These four words have been the compass for Jim Estill since his first business at age fourteen. Today he is one of our country's most successful and admired entrepreneurs. Learn about Jim's secrets to success, the daily habits that power his intellectual, emotional and financial wealth and how he has applied all of the above to help refugees create a new home built on purpose and pursuit. Some fantastic insights into how to do more with less and to lead by example.
Chanda Furney - A knock at the door, knocks Chanda over.
A knock at the door knocks Chanda over. A fantastic story of resilience we can all learn from. A successful entrepreneur who had it all. A profitable business, a respected person in her small-town community, and she found the love of her life. All was perfect until the knock on her door, followed by guns to her head, and the arrest and conviction of her boyfriend, Jeff Kompon, for being part of Mexico's powerful Sinaloa cocaine cartel shattered everything. Chanda says in her book Forever: A l
Sarah and Bryan Baeumler It's not a matter of if, but when.
Cybercrime. It's not a matter of if but when. How do you become cyber-aware and resilient? HGTV television superstars Sarah and Bryan Baeumler, with Adam Evans, Vice President of Cyber Operations at RBC, chat about cybercrime, estimated to be $10 trillion by 2025, bigger than all other crime combined. Why the Baeumlers? Sarah and Bryan Baeumler are celebrities and parents of four children; they have aging parents, have their own identities, and are successful small business owners. Like you a
Anthony Lacavera - On a mission to benefit you.
An entrepreneur on a mission to benefit you. Anthony Lacavera is an entrepreneur who parlays a $25,000 small business loan from RBC into a billion-dollar enterprise, including Wind Mobile. Learn why purpose matters more than profit and why risk and reward are the oxygen that breathes life into ideas, entrepreneurial dreams and careers. What you will takeaway: Powerful insights for entrepreneurs and all who have that ambition. How to create a magnetic brand that attracts and sparks conversatio
Dr. Alika LaFontaine - Is our healthcare a matter of life or death?
Is our healthcare a matter of life or death? We all know that our health matters most, and our health care is in a crisis. Lineups have become multi-year waits, millions do not have access to family doctors, we have a massive talent shortage, and many who work in the system are burning out or leaving it altogether. My guest is a positive change-maker who offers us a path forward if we listen and act as patients and voters. Dr. Alika Lafontaine is a recognized expert on health systems and health
Israel Diaz - Find the who behind the why.
Attention is the oxygen of human endeavour, and Israel Diaz will show you how to get the attention you deserve. Israel shares his amazing life story, and how today, as a renaissance man he works with solutionists who harness the alchemy of being, business, and brand. Some fantastic lessons for parents, leaders, coaches, mentors and collaborators. Georgia Balinksy, a brilliant strategist, returns to Chatter that Matters to offer her perspective on time, and we discuss Israel's belief that there
Paolo Tiramani - A mattress shipped in a box, how about a home.
If you thought a mattress shipped in a box was cool, how about a one-bedroom house packed in a box, with nine-and-a-half-foot ceilings, complete with a fridge, stove, washer and dryer? Paolo Tiramani is an inventor and a billionaire. Paolo has many patents and was one of the first to add wheels to suitcases and create a moveable workbench. In this episode, we talk about why innovation matters and his bold new venture Boxabl, which he believes will change the lives of billions of people worldw
Carey Nieuwhof - If your career doesn't fit, change it.
Carey Nieuwhof left his law career to become the founding pastor of Connexus Church, one of the most influential churches in North America. Carey shares his reasons why, how he almost burned out pursuing his passion, and why community matters more than ever in these turbulent times. Today, Carey Nieowhof is an author, much sought-after conference speaker, podcaster, and thought leader. This episode contains some great takeaways and inspiration for anyone looking to make positive changes in thei
David Kincaid - A masterclass in building brands and businesses.
David Kincaid is a branding and entrepreneurial guru, founder of Level5 Strategy, and the former Chief Marketing Officer at Corus Entertainment and Labatt. David shares his incredible story that includes drumming his way through University while offering you insights, ideas and strategies on what it takes to build brands, including your own, that stand the test of time. And what does Pamela Anderson have to do with all this? You will have to listen to find out.
Jeanne Beker - Boldly goes with fashion and style.
"In this episode, Jeanne Beker - media mogul, fashion icon, business powerhouse, and stylish host of the legendary show "Fashion Television" - shares how she built the life she wanted from the ground up and why passion and pursuit are dreamer’s greatest asset." A child of Holocaust survivors who let Jeanne boldly go to find her dream. Jeanne also talks about how she is using her Breast Cancer diagnosis and her platform to raise awareness as to why early detection is the best cure.
Steve Tappin - Are you aware of your awareness?
Leadership Secrets with Steve Tappin. Your leadership skills matter as much as your work ethic. Learn how to be a better leader and get more out of life with Steve Tappin, a global thought leader on awareness, mindfulness, and human behaviour. Steve Tappin is the co-founder and CEO of Beyond Unity and co-author of The Awareness Code and The Secrets of CEOs. Steve hosted the BBC World television series CEO Guru and is a LinkedIn global influencer. Steve works with influencers, political and
Rev. Dr. Gordon Postill - Down and out now helps the down and out.
The path to a new life starts with a new calling. Dr. Gordon Postill shares his unique story of faith and overcoming personal challenges in order to help others on their journey. Listen and learn how one man's faith inspired a fantastic career change. We all face forks in the road, and choosing one over the other isn't always obvious or easy. What can compound this difficulty is if your current path is littered with alcohol and drugs that once gave you a false sense of courage but are now consum
Sammer Haq - Bridging the great divide with positivity and possibility.
One woman's journey of choosing love over hate. Meet Sammer Haq, a young Muslim woman who turned her passion for youth empowerment into action. Listen how Sammer is helping to bridge divides between cultures. Sammer Haq is a unique and uplifting story of how an individual chooses to counter negativity and biases and build bridges that unite societies and create opportunities in underserved communities. Sammer Haq’s purpose was first motivated by 9/11. Overnight many painted Muslims as terrorists
Susan Cain - The power of introverts in a world that won't stop talking.
Susan Cain, the author of NY Times Bestsellers, Quiet and Bittersweet, shares many takeaways on life, love and leadership. Over 40 million people have watched Susan Cain's Ted Talks, and Linked In has named her their 6th top influencer worldwide. With her bestselling phenomenon, Quiet, Susan Cain talks about why it is essential to cultivate space for the undervalued, indispensable introverts among us, thereby revealing an untapped power hidden in plain sight. Did you know that introverted peop
James Mullinger - Standing up for comedy, community and Canada.
James Mullinger has just released his memoir Brit Happens. James and his wife had it all, living in London, England. They both had successful jobs, and a child with one on the way. James was the Comedy Editor for GQ magazine, but his passion was stand-up comedy. What started as a hobby became a dream and then a reality. He went from playing B venues to being one to watch and getting advice from people like Jerry Seinfeld. Yet, the Mullingers chose balance over their balance sheet. They gave it a
Sarah Stein Greenberg - It's time you abandon the status quo.
Are you willing to abandon the status quo? This week's guest is Sarah Stein Greenberg, the Executive Director of Stanford Universities D.School. Sarah leads a community of designers, faculty, and other innovative thinkers who work on a wide range of problems and create tools you can apply to your own. Sarah has also written a masterful book titled Creative Acts for Curious People...how to think, create and lead in unconventional ways. Sarah packs so much into this interview that I encourage
Dr. Karyn Gordon - What chair do you sit in?
Dr. Karyn Gordon, the author of the bestseller, The Three Chairs, discusses how great leaders drive communication, performance and engagement. As you listen to this show, do so by picturing the three chairs Dr. Karyn Gordon talks about, which one you and the people who matter most to you - your partner, children, friends and peers sit in, and why. It will be a game-changer to 'sit' and think about.
Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer - Why is an immigrant sharing Canada's magic?
Jean-Louis Brenninkmeijer is from an iconic and wealthy European Family. After a successful career in the family business, he has the means and experience to live anywhere and do anything. What makes Jean-Louis so remarkable is that he has invested millions of dollars in reminding the world of the magic Canada offers. Jean-Louis has created Little Canada, Our Home and Miniature Land at Yonge and Dundas in Toronto. I met him there. I have no vested interest, I am not getting paid to promote his v
Phil Fontaine - Reconciling the truth
Phil is an advocate for human rights and a survivor of residential school abuse. He shares his experiences there and how he turned his anger into positive change. Phil served three terms as the National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations, the first being when he was only 28. He was also among the first to openly talk about the abuses in residential schools and twice visited the Vatican seeking an apology. Phil Fontaine’s contribution to our country deserves to be honoured, as are his beliefs
Ed Hajim - Kidnapped then abandoned, Ed achieves the impossible dream.
Listen to the incredible story of Ed Hajim, a man who overcame adversity to become a wildly successful entrepreneur. His continued resilience, hard work, and positivity inspires the self-starter within us all. I love stories involving the 'hero's journey, someone who goes on an adventure, is victorious regardless of circumstance or crisis, finds mentors or believers along their way and becomes changed or transformed in the process. When the story is true, it roars through my spirit and lifts my
Amber Mac - Demystifying and decoding our complex world.
Amber Mac is a tech analyst, brand advisor, and business coach with a burning desire to make the digital revolution easier to digest for everybody, everywhere. Learn about the opportunities and solutions that come with emerging technologies. Early in her successful broadcasting career, Amber Mac identified an unmet need. Technology was one of, if not the central force of change in society; it was often complex, making choices and applications difficult. She believed that people would respond to
Scott Morrison - 1972 Summit series, changed hockey forever.
Scott Morrison joins the podcast this week to talk about how the Summit Series changed Canadian hockey forever. Additionally, Scott discusses lessons on leadership, strategy, parenting, and more. I love this story because I was there, attacking my nails every game as a fan, and my standing ovation wasn't for a team; it was for Canada. Fifty years ago, a goal changed hockey forever and helped to unite a fractured nation. It was the 1972 Summit, the first time that NHL Players competed agains
Nectari Charitakis - Caring for his Mother he saw opportunity.
What do you do when you're out of care options for your aging loved-ones? This week’s guest, Nectari Charitakis, built a platform that empowers seniors and their families to find affordable care without having to move them out of their homes. There are two stories in this episode, and both involve Nectari Charitakis, a wonderful human being. Nectari has a career that jets him all over the world, but as an only child he must come to terms with his ageing parent's rapidly deteriorating health and
Bryan Baeumler - From hammering nails, to hammering international TV deals.
This week I had an opportunity to interview one of television's biggest stars, Bryan Baeumler, in front of a live audience. We were both there to celebrate the launch of The Founders Journey, a free online, eight-module course to help entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality. Bryan shares many funny stories combined with powerful insights and advice from his incredible journey from hammering nails to hammering out international television deals. We discuss how he and his wife, Sarah, manage
Carl Dixon - knocked on heaven's door and returned to rock again.
Carl Dixon's life-changing and almost-ending head-on collision left him in a coma for ten days, with a broken neck and 51 other injuries. Carl shares his journey back from the accident, reclaiming life, music, and his new path as a motivational speaker. Carl Dixon credits a squadron of guardian angels who looked after him through several surgeries and rebuilding his broken body, combined with his family and burning desire to perform again. Carl offers you some incredible lessons on what matter
Neill Dixon - Music is what matters.
My guest today is Neill Dixon, a character with great character. He is singing proof to follow your passion when building your career. In his twenties, Neill had a cafe called Grumbles, frequented by the who's who of music. He managed the rock band Triumph, and his legacy is crafting and staging Canadian Music Week, one of the world's most influential music conferences and festivals. It turns 40 this year. Neill shares some amazing stories and great lessons on combining passion with pursuit.
Robert Mazur - Infiltrating Pablo Escobar's cartel and living to tell the tale.
'I was at my calmest when I was in a room with bad guys' This week, Robert Mazur, an ex-federal agent who infiltrated the money-laundering, mob-connected network of Pablo Escobar, sits down with Tony Chapman to talk about his high-risk mission. Robert Mazur is directly responsible for one of the biggest busts against the Pablo Escobar Medellin Cartel in the 1980s. In 2009, he published “The Infiltrator,” a memoir about his two years undercover, and in 2016, the book was made into a film starri
Sylvia Earle - OCEANS MATTER
Sylvia Earle explains why the future of oceans matters. She joins the podcast this week to remind us of our collective power to use technology to change the depressing realities of the climate crisis. TIME named Sylvia Earle as their first Hero of the Planet, and she has been National Geographic's Explorer in Residence since 1998. Sylvia is called ‘Her Deepness’ and the ‘Sturgeon General‘ by The New Yorker and The New York Times, a Living Legend by the Library of Congress, and a master storyte
Ori Spado - REDEMPTION MATTERS
“The Accidental Gangster”, Ori Spado, tells the story of how he was sucked into a life of crime, dedicated his life to making a change, and emerged with a newfound purpose to prevent others from joining crime organizations. I have always been attracted to characters, how they look, what they say, even their moral qualities. They make you smile or look with astonishment, and they are scene stealers. Ori Spado is a true-to-life character who could have stepped into any part on the Sopranos or in T
Tareq Hadhad - FREEDOM MATTERS
‘I went to them and said I am not a number. I am a human being. Just one week before and I was in Syria and I had dreams.’ Tareq Hadhad is a Syrian refugee who is passionate about his family’s chocolate business, and about creating jobs in communities across Nova Scotia and Canada. He speaks with Tony Chapman about the benefits of accepting immigrants, personal resiliency, and entrepreneurship. Tareq Hadhad's incredible journey is one of the most inspirational and powerful stories I have ever
Dwayne Matthews - EDUCATION MATTERS
Dwayne Matthews shares his mission to revamp global education to better serve children who are growing up during a novel era of social and digital revolution. Are we preparing our children for the future of work, where they compete for jobs in the clouds and must march in step with rapidly changing technology? Does school inspire and motivate them, and create a lifetime appetite for learning and improving. Who is the main beneficiary of our educational dollars? Are we pouring too much money int
Guy Kawasaki - IMPACT MATTERS
Guy Kawasaki is a bestselling author, accomplished executive, and outspoken entrepreneur. In this episode, Guy shares his powerful approach to business which will help entrepreneurs who are searching for ways to elevate their game. How do you say no to a job offer from Steve Jobs? Guy Kawasaki is one of the most respected minds in Silicon Valley, an evangelist for Canva, a prolific author (of 15 books), speaker and a newly minted podcaster. This episode is a masterclass for entrepreneurs an
Zack Greenburg - CULTURE MATTERS
In this episode, Forbes Senior Editor Zack O'Malley Greenburg discusses music, media, and money. Listen for insights into building a career around what you love, as well as how to spot your ‘big break’. What did Jay-Z say to Zack Greenburg, about Empire State of Mind, the book Zack wrote about his life? What was the response to another of Zack's books- The A-List Angels, how a band of Actors, Artists, and Athletes hacked Silicone Valley? Or Michael Jackson's family after Zack covered the surpris
Dr. David Fajgenbaum - A CURE MATTERS
'This med student was given his last rites before he found a treatment that saved his life. His method could help millions more.' David Fajgenbaum, MD, is a groundbreaking physician-scientist, disease hunter, and speaker. His memoir, Chasing My Cure, is bringing awareness to how common drugs can be repurposed to cure rare diseases. Today, Dr. David Fajgenbaum is my guest, but he should not be here. Known by his friends as 'the beast' - he went from being a fit young man, champion weight
Dr. Nyagoy Nyong'o - FAIR TRADE MATTERS
This week, Dr. Nyong'o speaks on the future of farming, the power of nature, and the importance of our everyday choices. Listen to her thoughts on how we can improve personal and collective sustainability by making considerate choices about what we eat, and where we source it from. I find myself thinking more about how and where my food is grown and sourced, and whether we are sustaining the soil so that we can sustain ourselves, future generations and Mother Earth. To help answer the above,
Gillian Stein - BRAVERY MATTERS
Gillian Stein battles a changing retail landscape while battling Bipolar Disorder. Her mission is to change the stigma of mental illness. (Full disclosure, my Dad was also bipolar, and I share a personal story as part of this show.) Gillian Stein was eighteen and convinced she was in Arizona. She was, in fact, at the airport in Montreal. As Gillian says in this interview, 'my mind betrayed me, and that's a terrifying place to be.' Gillian knew this wasn't just anxiety. Mental illness wa
Bryan and Jenn Irwin - TIME MATTERS
Actress Jennifer Irwin joins her father Bryan Irwin - of the Irwin Toy company - to talk about entrepreneurship, old stories, and how Bryan’s cancer diagnosis has changed the way they spend time together. When I heard about this story of Bryan Irwin and the news he received last fall that he was dying from pancreatic cancer, I wasn't sure how to handle the subject matter. When his daughter asked to be part of the program, it tore at me because I am a father of two daughters. My greatest streng
FILM MATTERS to Cameron Bailey
Cameron Bailey is a film 'maker. He rocks a tuxedo-like Daniel Craig in a Bond Film, a boardroom with vision and purpose, and society and culture with openness and understanding. As the Toronto International Film Festival CEO, one of the most important and publicly attended festivals globally, Cameron Bailey leads their mission to transform the way people see the world through film. Cameron Bailey has a reputation for premiering films that become Oscar Winners. Slum Dog Millionaire could have be
BELIEF MATTERS to Edward Henry
'A heart-wrenching to a heartwarming story that proves that regardless of circumstances, you can have a better life if people believe in you and teach you to believe in yourself.' Edward Henry and his siblings wanted and deserved what every child should have. A happy and stable home. Instead, they had a raging alcoholic for a father, and when Edward was seven, his mother brought a new man into their world. He was physically abusive and incapable of holding a job. Edward and his siblings moved 23
ATTITUDE MATTERS to Richard Clune
Richard Clune has been playing professional hockey for sixteen years. He skates like the wind and has the body strength to hit like a locomotive. Today Richard Clune, whose nickname is Dickie, is the Captain of the Toronto Marlies, the AHL affiliate team of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Sixteen years playing professional hockey is a feat, given the average tenure of an NHL player is 4.5 years, but what makes Richard’s story even more remarkable is that Hockey Scouts thought he was too small to play t
INFORMING MATTERS to Paul Derry
Imagine walking into a heavily armed Hells Angels compound as an informer, and you are wearing a wire. If discovered, these steps will be your last. If successful, your actions will be paramount in trying 'Nasty' Neil Smith, a dangerous and fully patched Hells Angel, for murder. How did you end up there? Paul Derry shares the story of his life as a career criminal and informant, what it is like to live as a ghost inside a witness protection program and why crime doesn't pay. Battling throat
HARVESTING MATTERS to Mike Fata
A magical story of turning impossibility into possibility. At 13, Mike Fata drops out of school to help his Mom, balloons to 300 pounds on a junk food diet and self-pity. At age 18, he says: 'I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired.' On his journey to regaining his mental and physical health, Mike Fata discovers Hemp, an excellent source of essential fats. Still, it's a banned crop because of its association with cannabis. He sees this as an opportunity, and after many bureaucratic hurdles, h
COMMUNITY MATTERS to Curtis Carmichael
'A coming of age story about how impossibility can become a possibility through human spirit and will.' By the time Curtis Carmichael was 11, ten people he knew died. He grew up in a Block where parents worked several jobs to survive, everyone was profiled, and crime seemed to be the only path to prosperity. Schools were at best a parking lot where students were yelled at by teachers who said they have no value. As Curtis says: 'In real life, you're seven, but where I grew up, in Block years, y
GAME-CHANGER MATTERS to Candice Faktor
Candice Faktor is a game-changer, an attribute I admire as it involves vision, strategy, and resilience. In this episode, you will get inside the mind of someone who has positively impacted the status quo by bringing a higher level of passion and pursuit to every enterprise she has worked. You will learn how Candice creates value and, in turn, monetizes it. You will also learn about Candice’s first start-up, Disco.co, and how she has set her sights on enriching and ensuring that every moment we
KINDNESS MATTERS to Mohamad Fakih
Let your spirits soar through the spirit of Mohamad Fakih, who sees humanity as a race to be cherished, versus defined by tribes, and confined and contested by their ethnicity, religious beliefs, language, income or sexual preference. When I told Mohamad that I was airing the radio show on Christmas Eve, he smiled and said, 'I love Christmas.' Mohamed has spent the last two weeks working tirelessly to raise money to ensure families have a turkey dinner. That's who he is. The disadvantaged deser
RIDING MATTERS to Laura Hearn
This is a story of a woman's twenty-year battle with an eating disorder, and I even have her Mom join me on the show, as mental illness also impacts all who are close to the individual. Bring your tears, and then tears of joy. Riding a horse is where Laura Hearn found her peace and happiness from a world that denied her both. Bullied at school, alone more than with friends, and devasted by her parent's divorce. Laura desperately sought her Fathers' attention that waned after he remarried. Wha
THE INTERNET MATTERS to Avi Arya
You could argue that the internet matters to most, but to Avi Arya, it mattered most. As a teenager growing up in Delhi, India, Avi had two dreams. To race cars and to then go on to Oxford University. Both crashed when his Dad was in danger of losing their family business, a small hotel and Avi had to step in to help. An international tourist who stayed longer and paid more for the room was where Avi saw an opportunity; how could a small hotel market to potential tourists worldwide? In the inter
WORK MATTERS to Jacob Morgan
Are the #GreatResignation and the #greatreset also the greatest opportunity ever for both the employee and employer? Jacob Morgan thinks so, and his thinking attracts over 75,000 people to follow him on LinkedIn and 300,000 people to subscribe to his daily newsletter. Jacob is world-renowned for his thinking on the Future of Work. Yes, your work. Jacob Morgan talks about why The Great Resignation and Reset is the Great Opportunity for both employees and employers and their changing relationshi
BUILDING MATTERS to Bryan and Sarah Baeumler
Bryan and Sarah Baeumler are parents to four children, international television stars and they own 14 businesses. One of these businesses is renovating Emerald Palms, a beachfront resort on Andros Island, the largest and least developed of the Bahamas Islands. They turned their life upside down, and financially are risking everything. What they never planned for was both a hurricane and pandemic slamming in the way of their dreams. So how do they manage to keep it all together? If you are a fan
MEDALS MATTER to Andre De Grasse
The great reset or resignation, employee or life dissatisfaction, and general malaise. So many people want to make a change, try something different, but they feel it's too big of a stretch, or a dream they aren't capable of racing towards. Andre De Grasse's dream was to play professional basketball but in his final year, the program was cancelled at his high school. On a dare from a friend, and in borrowed shoes, he signed up for a track meet. From a standing start, as he didn’t know how to u
YOUR HEALTH MATTERS to Shaun Francis
How do you feel? I find myself feeling anxious at times, thinking more about my state of mind and body, my immune system and my mortality. I guess it's part of growing older but it's been fuelled by this barrage of pandemic news, and after being trapped, I realize there is so much more I need and want to do. Shaun Francis joins me on Chatter that Matters to chat about his book Eat, Move, Think, the path to a Healthier, Stronger, Happier You. His vantage point is the CEO of Medcan, a world-renow
NET ZERO MATTERS to John Stackhouse
John Stackhouse says there is a way but with a price tag of $2 trillion. I ask if there is a will? I begin my podcast by sharing my near-death experience as a child, and then my observations from interviewing others who have knocked at death’s doorstep, but through some combination of intervention, science or will have fought their way back. In doing so they return with a stronger appreciation of their fragility and mortality. They treasure life and often dedicate theirs to making our planet a
OPPORTUNISTIC MATTERS to Erica Ehm
When opportunity knocks, Erica Rocks. This episode has great insights for all who are facing a career path that will veer in many directions. Erica Ehm is a Host, Creator, Speaker, Innovator, and Disruptor who, for three decades, has captured and commanded all media, including radio, television, movies, music publishing, books, while being a pioneer in influencer and digital marketing. Erica is the co-founder of the Inside>Out Initiative to MePower teens worldwide to learn, live and work from th
MINDFULNESS MATTERS to Caroline and Stephen
'A love story through sickness and success' I begin the show by telling you that I am a romantic, and in the cinema, I am swept up in a great love story and in real life, I am mesmerized. Today’s episode is a wonderful and true love story and one that includes a Lion Tamer, a Circus Acrobat, a near-death experience involving hepatitis and morphine, the horrific disease MS, a Naked Monk, and a love affair where two lost souls come together to not only help and heal each other but to extend their
RETAIL MATTERS to Doug Putman
While others run away from bricks and mortar retail, Doug Putman races in. What began as a single fruit stand in his teens, now bears billions of dollars in sales. Today Doug Putman owns HMV in Canada and the United Kingdom, Toys"R"Us and Babies R Us in Canada, FYE - For Your Entertainment in the USA, T. Kettle in Canada, Sunrise Records and he is only 37 years old. This is his incredible story and within, Doug offers so many lessons and my standing ovation for believing in retail and all `the e
VENTURES MATTER to Arlene Dickinson
We all know Arlene Dickinson as the Matriarch of the Dragon's Den, a best-selling author, and an acclaimed entrepreneur and investor in Canada's new economy. But did you know at 31, Arlene was a single Mom, with only a high school education and no means of how to feed her family? Did you know that she was an immigrant, an introvert and that she grew up in a dysfunctional home and in her teens, Arlene escaped to books as she felt she never fit in? In this episode, Arlene openly shares her story
SOUND MATTERS to Bob Ezrin
If you LOVE Music, Pop Culture, and you are interested in the creative process and what it takes to collaborate with some of the world's top musical artists, then turn up the volume on this episode that features some incredible music, and the stories behind the songs. Alice Cooper calls Bob Ezrin his 'George Martin', referencing the legendary Beatles producer. Some of the biggest hits from artists like Aerosmith, Kiss, Pink Floyd, Taylor Swift, Hanoi Rocks, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, Deep Purple,
COURAGE MATTERS to Kaleb Dahlgren
We've all heard the expression being in the right place at the right time when opportunity knocks, but what about the wrong place, at the wrong time when tragedy hits and takes away all that you know. April 6, 2018, began as an ordinary day for Kaleb Dahlgren. He was on a bus with his Humboldt Broncos teammates heading to a must-win playoff game. A second later, and hockey outcomes no longer matters. On a clear and sunny day, a driver, commanding a semi-trailer truck at 100 km an hour, failed to
FREEDOM MATTERS to Lesra Martin
Bring some Scottie Tissues and clap like no one is watching for this real-life fairytale. Lesra Martin, a kid who at age six goes from a middle-class life to having to survive on the violent streets of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Bushwick. At ten he starts to work to put food on his troubled family's table. Despite his regular school attendance, he remained illiterate until he was 16 years old. So what does Lesra Martin have to do with three Canadians? And what do they all have to do with getting Ru
JOURNALISM MATTERS to Kevin Newman
The morning of 9/11 began as an ordinary day. I was first in the door at Capital C, the agency. I put a pot of coffee on and began to organize my schedule. My office was right by the front door and I enjoyed the morning banter with the amazing team that worked there, as they made their way in. And then my life and all who remember day changed, and forever. At 8:46 am on September 11, 2001, American Airlines Flight 11 flew into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Seventeen minutes la
PHILANTHROPY MATTERS to Salah Bachir
Salah Bachir makes every moment matter. Salah is a philanthropist, a patron of the arts, a gifted entrepreneur and a Chancellor of OCAD, a renowned learning institution for Art and Design. Salah's life experiences are as lavish and eclectic as his art collection, a body of work that almost any museum would covet. He once wrapped Christmas gifts in Andy Warhol sketches, before Andy was 'Andy. Only one survived and that sketch is now worth over $100,000. I have known Salah for years, and I con
BACKSTAGE MATTERS to Terry O'Reilly
Terry O'Reilly is the host of Under the Influence, one of the most popular radio shows and podcasts on the planet. Terry gives the public a rare backstage pass into the world of advertising, pop culture and human nature. Today I turn the tables to get a rare backstage pass into the life of Terry O'Reilly. The advice he offers you is a masterclass in getting the attention your career and ideas deserve. Here are Terry's opening thoughts. 'You see the study of human nature is the business of mar
PURPOSE MATTERS TO Zahra Al-Harazi
The Walt Disney Company should turn Zahra Al-Hazari's story into an animated story to inspire children and a full feature film to inspire all of us. Zahra is one of our country's most successful entrepreneurs, but her path to finding purpose, happiness, and success is one few have travelled. A refugee, an immigrant, and a journey of resilience, reinvention and fortitude. Zahra is treating life not as a dress rehearsal but as one worth living. A speaker, philanthropist, UN Ambassador, Top 25 Im
YOUR FUTURE MATTERS to Steve Cadigan
Future proof your career and business. Will your be able to march in step or even step ahead of disruption? When it comes to your questions about leadership, talent, culture and most importantly the future of your work, people turn to Steve Cadigan. Steve has been at the forefront of global talent strategy and company culture for the past 30 years. Most famous for scaling Linkedin from 400 to 4000 in 3.5 years, Steve also led the development of LI’s legendary company culture and was at the helm
RESEARCH MATTERS to John Dick
What often matters most to us and how we think, feel and behave, are the numbers. We look to weather reports to determine our activities, a scale to motivate a diet, a report card to seek a tutor and housing prices, walking scores, and crime rates to identify desirable neighbourhoods. Polls shape how we vote and policyholders, strategists, decision-makers and entrepreneurs seek the truth through strength in numbers. Numbers matter and John Dick and his company Civic Science are challenging the
MOVEMENTS MATTERS to Esie Mensah
Feel good Friday. Esie Mensah is my guest this week on Chatter that Matters. Her art, her attitude, her approach to life and her ability to tell stories are truly extraordinary. Esie's passion is dance, but she was often turned down because she was too black, even compared to other dancers of colour. She chose to become too good to turn down. This confidence and commitment to her capabilities led her to develop her own dance style - Afro-Fusion which caught the attention and then collaboration
UNSTOPPABLE MATTERS to Victoria Pelletier
Tragedy to Triumph and the inspirational lessons in between. Born to a teenage drug addict, abused as a child, and raped at fourteen would stop most in their tracks if not derail you for life but not Victoria Pelletier. Her story is one of being unstoppable, of seizing opportunity wherever and whenever it presented itself. Victoria's mantra is #noexcuses. Victoria became a retail store manager in her mid-teens and was offered her first Executive Leadership Position by her early twenties. Victori
CHASING LIFE MATTERS to Robert Pardi
A true and moving story that will first bring tears to your eyes then joy to your heart while filling your knapsack with invaluable life lessons on impermanence, perspective, personal power, and turning your possibility into action. Robert Pardi shouldn't be grateful, but he is. Robert grew up with a father who physically abused him. Years later, Desiree, the love of his life, passed away after battling breast cancer for eleven years. At that point, Robert lost all concepts of purpose, direction
TRIUMPH MATTERS to Gil Moore
Gil Moore is my guest, and I chose the word Triumph for two reasons. The first is how he approaches life as an entrepreneur and a renaissance man when it comes to education. It's also a play on words as Gil is the drummer and one of the vocalists in the band, Triumph, who broke into the USA market, but broke up at their peak when they were selling out stadiums, and their records played worldwide. We chat about Triumph's rise to fame and the reasons behind their breakup, and that alone is a great
RECONCILIATION MATTERS to Sandi Boucher
After chatting with Sandi Boucher, I realize how little I know about the Indigenous Culture and how much better I would be as a human being if I valued what they value. I suppose that is true across every culture. Imagine if we opened our minds and hearts to others and see people who are foreign to our way of life as an opportunity to enrich versus isolate ourselves. If we did we would be a better human race, with the resolve to reconcile our differences and solve the problems that even threaten
FAMILY MATTERS to John Peller
Five dollars and a dream. In 1927, a 24-year-old Hungarian named Andrew Peller sails into Halifax. He knows no English, has five dollars in his pocket, but he dreams of building a better life. For the next 34 years, Andrew proves he is a gifted entrepreneur. He makes a fortune, but a bad investment has him lose everything in his late fifties. Andrew finds the capital and energy to rebuild when many are contemplating retirement. He bases his new business on believing that Canadians are ready
OLYMPIC DREAMS MATTER to Penny Oleksiak
I don't know what you were doing at 15, but for me it was hanging out with my friends. I had dreams and ambitions but they were confined to my world, and not conquering the world. With the Tokyo Olympics around the corner, I chat with Penny Oleksiak. Penny became the first Canadian to win four medals in the same Summer Olympic Games and Canada's youngest Olympic champion. The irony is that when she was qualifying to represent Canada, she was hoping for an alternative spot on the relay team ver
CULTURE MATTERS to Bob Lefsetz
Drinking from a firehose is how to describe my interview with Bob Lefsetz. Bob has been labelled a music guru and critic but I see him more as a cultural anthropologist who studies this intersection between music, culture, life, technology and era. Bob Lefsetz authors the Lefsetz Letters. I am a fan of how he thinks and writes so on a lark I sent him an email inviting him on the show. The way Bob Lefsetz breaks down the decades from the fifties to the present is must-listen content. This epis
MEDIA MATTERS to Kirstine Stewart
Is social media a weapon of mass destruction? Is it undermining democracy, pulling people to the fringe, fueling hatred and torching the middle ground? Is conventional media any different? Is there any trust left in the news we digest and the stories that populate our feed? There is no one better to answer these questions than Kirstine Stewart, one of the most influential individuals in media. Kirstine is Canadian, brilliant, a high achiever with a career earned through extraordinary accomplishm
RETROSPECTION MATTERS to Tony Chapman
In my retrospective show, the microphone is turned, and David Trafford joins me as the host. Dave asks me about the original intent of the show, my favourite characters, some special moments and the lessons learned. In 15 months we have produced a podcast every week, a prime time radio show, and weekend radio show since last fall, with commitments in place to continue throughout 2021. All of this is possible because of the unwavering support of RBC. They have provided me with guidance, experts,
SOCIAL JUSTICE MATTERS to Mark Brand
I wasn't sure how my radio audience would react to Mark Brand. It turns out they loved him. Mark's background includes drugs, alcohol, nights on the street, and because of all he is unapologetic, unabashed, and unforgiving. Mark is a force of human nature and the founder of Better Life Foundation. He uses capitalism and being a restaurant operator as his platform to arm himself as a justice warrior. His innovative approach to breathing life into struggling neighbourhoods is being studied and ado
EXPERIENCES MATTER to Joe Pine
Joe Pine, one of the thought leaders of modern-day capitalism offers fresh thinking on how you lead, market, sell, teach, engage and create memories that last a lifetime, through experiences that matter. In 1999 by Joe Pine and Jim Gilmour published the Experience Economy, Work is Theatre, and Every Business is a Stage. Today it is considered one of the top 100 business books of all time. This book changed my life, and what Joe Pine shares with you today about his new thinking might change how y
SHARED VALUES MATTER to Michael McCain
Michael McCain is an incredible human being, and a dear friend. I admire Michael as a father, philanthropist, passionate Canadian, and one of our most respected leaders. Michael has, what I believe, is the answer to the future of capitalism. A sharp and relentless focus on shared values where every stakeholder, including Planet Earth, has a seat at the table, versus shareholder value where one wins over the other. An organization that is driven by a higher purpose than profit. This isn’t a missi
LEADERSHIP MATTERS to Michelle DiEmanuele and Mary DePaoli
Today, in honour of Mothers Day, I am putting all women on a pedestal for everything you do to nurture, protect, mentor, care, lead, create and contribute to a better world. I begin by first talking about my Mom, who left us over thirty years ago, but whose examples and character I still lead my life with. My first guest is an extraordinary human being. Michelle DiEmanuele is the President and CEO of Trillium Health Partners, one of North America's leading and respected community-based acu
DESIGN MATTERS to Benjamin Saxe
Benjamin Saxe's earliest memory is as a four-year-old boy living in the slums of San Jose in Costa Rica with his drug-addicted Mom, and she often abandons him for weeks at a time. Benjamin's only focus is survival and doing what he can to keep his Mom alive. Benjamin's dire situation changes one day. The Pauper became the Prince when a wealthy family adopts him. Benjamin describes himself as a street animal or urchin but one who embarks on a journey of triumph. Benjamin has an affinity for creat
EARTH MATTERS. Three who are making a difference
In a special Earth Day tribute, I take you back to 1970 and the two significant events that led to the creation of a day honouring our planet. We then fast forward to 2050, where the population of the earth tops 10 billion. We then travel back to today, where I ask three people an essential question. Do we have the ability to feed our people and sustain our planet? Michael McCain is the CEO of Maple Leaf Foods. He is on a quest to make his company the most sustainable protein company o
BEHAVIOUR MATTERS to Dan Ariely and Kelly Peters
Dan Ariely's life, as a teenager, changed in a flash. Dan was living in Israel when he was caught in an explosion. When he regained consciousness, he found himself in a burn ward, his home for the next three years. Dan described his life there as a 'side actor'. His friends moved on with their lives, while his life and every decision involving his treatment were no longer his to control. As he dealt with his horrific pain Dan came to the conclusion that so many of the decisions on how patie
POSSIBILITIES MATTER to Jennifer Menard-Shand
You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. CS Lewis. Jennifer Menard-Shand is living proof of this quote, and her incredible and at times heart-wrenching story of turning impossibility into possibility will inspire you. Jennifer lives a happy childhood until her parents divorced. Stability turned into instability as her Mother chased her demons, chooses a series of abusive partners, and kept disrupting any hope of normality by always moving
HEART MATTERS to Broken Heart Love Affair
A must-listen podcast for aspiring entrepreneurs, startups, students, and anyone who values creativity and ideas. I also encourage anyone looking to make or is making a meaningful career or life change. Why? This is a story of five people who gave up all they had to chase their dream inside the nightmare of COVID. A year ago, a supergroup emerged when five individuals, each at the top of the game, lept off their career ladder to form Broken Heart Love Affair. Bev Hammond, Denise Rossetto, Todd M
MUSIC MATTERS to Harry Connick Jr.
I don't know if you are born with talent, but it pours through Harry Connick Jr's veins. At age three, he performs for smiles; by age nine, Harry is recording an album and plays the Piano Concerto No. 3 Opus 37 of Beethoven with the New Orleans Symphony Orchestra, and by the end of his teens, he is in New York with his first record deal. Harry Connick Jr has sold over 16 million albums and has won over audiences with his recorded and live music, acting in moves, television and performing on Broa
YOUR PRIVACY AND SECURITY MATTER TO Ann Cavoukian and Adam Evans
Cybercrime is a $6 trillion dollar industry, bigger than all other crime combined. Data breaches are happening every day. Data is the new oil, and it's mined to shape how you think, feel and behave. Can anything be done? Two world-renowned thought leaders Dr. Ann Cavoukian and Adam Evans give you a tour of cyberspace and then offer you actionable and exceptional strategies you can do to create a moat, and stronger walls to protect your privacy, data and assets.
CHASING DREAMS MATTERS to Chris Hadfield
Chris Hadfield's floated in the most peculiar way when he performed his poignant rendition of Bowie's Space Oddity from the International Space Station. It captured 45 million views and David Bowie tweeted to Chris-'Hallo Spaceboy'. Chris is a renaissance man who effortlessly floats between science, music, space, humanity and being a best-selling author who is also releasing his first non-fiction book - The Apollo Murders. Most of us dream, but what separates Chris from most is how he chases
ACCESSIBILITY MATTERS to Rick Hansen
"I honestly believe that my best work is in front, not behind me. I am driven by a deep passion and need to make a difference and leave this world a little better than when I arrived. That's what keeps me going. Rick Hansen. Chatter that Matters is a national radio show and podcast that radiates positivity and possibilities. I share stories of ordinary people who do extraordinary things despite circumstances. Their life lessons inspire us to be more and do more and help us g
SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS to Mario Mikowski
This week on Chatter that Matters, I chat with Mario Mikowski, a force of nature in the field of sustainable tourism. Mario is the third generation of a family who has made their living creating unique hotels in Costa Rica. His Great Uncle, inspired by President Kennedy's visit, built the landmark Hotel Presidente in San Jose, Costa Rica. His Dad, an entrepreneur erupting with ideas, created Tabacon Therma Resort and Spa, situated at an active Volcano base. And Mario continues with Nantipa, a bo
COMMAND MATTERS to Dimple Mukherjee
Incredible takeaways for all, as we all have self-doubt. In my Chatter that Matters podcast, I ask people whom I admire to tell me one word that matters most, and why. What word would you choose? We then talk about how this word influences choices, the paths you pursue, and who you are and why you matter. We garner Life Lessons that we can all apply to help us get to where we need and want to go. In this episode, I chat with Dimple Mukherjee, an Occupational Therapist focusing on positive psycho
DREAM MATTERS to Rocco Rossi
It's not even 5:00 am and my day is special and so very alive. When I interview a guest I am hyper-focused on the delicate balance of questions, flow and above all listening generously. I have no idea how it will all sound until the final edit. I can tell you that I am so moved, energized and enlightened by Rocco's words and wisdom. I could easily have steered the conversation to talk about Rocco's career and all the advice that can come from someone who has accomplished so much in both the for
FULFILLMENT MATTERS to Bobby Umar
Learn from one of the best on how to create your personal brand, and then let the world know. Why should you listen to this episode? Sometimes for a moment, and other times for what seems like a lifetime, most of us have been unfulfilled and searching for change. Bobby Umar, decided to change his life, and his process for doing so can be applied to others searching for Fulfillment. Bobby's choice was to become a motivational speaker. Today Bobby’s social influence is over 500,000. A 5 times Ted
EVOLVING MATTERS to Ashley Gorrie
In my new series, Word Matters, I ask guests to identify what word matters most to them and then why. We then look at how this word has influenced their choice, help them overcome challenges, and purpose a path with purpose. Did you watch the show Mad Men that ran on AMC networks? 2007 - 2015. It was a period piece about a fictional advertising agency. Man Men was a slang term coined by people who worked in the NY Advertising scene as many of the shops made their home on Madison Avenue. I loved
OFFENSE MATTERS to Jon Love
Jon Love is one of the world's most successful and respected builders and leaders. Jon offers several 'drop the mic' insights and ideas in this podcast. (Bring pen and paper) Jon chooses the word OFFENSE, as his word that matters and shares how we can all apply this mindset to counter the relentless storm of negativity. Jon shares early memories of his father and why relationships breathe life into purpose, pursuit and humanity. Jon offers his thoughts on how not to follow in the footsteps of a
RELENTLESS matters to Sulemaan Ahmed
RELENTLESS matters to Sulemaan Ahmed In WORDS MATTERS, I interview people I admire and then ask them for the word that matters most and why. We then look at how this word influences their choices, their life and their career to discover life lessons we can all apply to help us get to where we need and deserve to go. In this episode, I chat with Sulemaan Ahmed, a gifted entrepreneur, a loving Father and Partner, and someone who is relentless in uncovering the truth, overcoming diversity and makin
VOGLIA Matters to Anthony Longo
In my new series, I ask people that I admire, what word matters most to them. It’s a simple question but not one that’s easy to answer. In this episode, I chat with Anthony Longo, the CEO of Longo's, one of the most exciting food retailers on the planet. Longos is a family business that treats everyone - their customers, employees, and vendors, like family. Anthony talks about the Italian word VOGLIA. In English, it means to crave or desire, an appropriate word for a food impresario and
Your WORDS Matter
Chat Bites are bite-sized podcasts. In each one, I focus on a word and why I feel it matters to your life and livelihood. In this episode, I take you back to when I spent a qualifying year at Carlton University. I took an English Literature Course, and we studied Utopia and Dystopia. My end of term assignment was to write a short story on one world or the other. I had an idea that I wanted to express and then have you think about- that neither civilization was attainable or acceptable, and that
It's not what happens to you, it's what you do about it
What if what happens to you changes your life for the worse, twice, and forever? At age 27, Mitchell, a former US Marine, has a great job in San Francisco, achieved his first solo flight as part of his pilot training and is heading back home on his brand new motorcycle. Tragedy strikes when a truck sideswipes Mitchell, turning into a horrific accident where his gas tank explodes. Mitchell describes it as being a human bonfire and wakes up in the hospital badly burned, face permanently, disfigure
Brooke Henderson. She has Heart and She has Game
We didn't have a lot of money growing up or a family car, so sports was always pickup. It didn't shut down my imagination. Even under a streetlight in ball hockey, I was Guy Lafleur scoring the overtime goal or on a field, Joe Theismann throwing the winning pass. We played golf at the back of our high school with a course that included four holes and hours spent looking for balls the victim of errant shots. I always wondered what it would be to play at the highest level and be one who went from
LIFE MATTERS - Lest We Forget. The Kyle Davidson Story.
Lest we Forget, how can I forget what I can't imagine? I watch war movies and documentaries, read books, but I have never seen, felt or experienced being in the military. I can't imagine being in a combat situation, where you share a collective goal with your enemy, to kill or be killed. Or your home is a trench of cold, wet mud, and your vista, a web of barbed wire with the same intention a spider has to catch a fly? Or the sounds of a shower of bullets heading your way, or the scream of a
LIFE MATTERS - Bryan Baeumler, Building the Impossible Dream
How many of you have dreamed about making a significant life change. You might be holding a freshly printed lottery ticket, or on vacation immersing yourself in a new culture. Some might not have a choice as an unforeseen circumstance has impacted your or your families life. I know the Pandemic has motivated me to rethink and reprioritize what matters most. Today I meet up with the extraordinary Bryan Baeumler. Bryan went from hammering nails at age 14, as he built his cottage from the ground up
LIFE MATTERS - Mark Henick to the edge and back
Is Destiny a matter of choice or chance? Mark Henick has his first mental health crisis in Grade 6 and by Grade 8 he tried suicide for the first time. By age 15 Mark's life was like a Yo-Yo bouncing out of psychiatric wards, with treatment often involving a cocktail of drugs. At Age 15 Mark's mental state was at a point where he felt he had only one choice and that was his Life or Death. He chose death and ended up on the wrong side of an overpass, perched on a few inches of concrete, looking
LIFE MATTERS - Orlando Bowen -Gamechanger
In LIFE MATTERS, Tony Chapman counters the firehose of negativity that is impacting our lives and careers, with positive stories of ordinary people, who despite their circumstances do extraordinary things. In doing so we learn life lessons that we can apply. What would you do if you were Orlando Bowen? Orlando was a professional CFL football player whose career, and almost life ended by being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Orlando was given a severe beating at the hands of bad cops. Ins
Quill: Putting pen to podcasting
Entrepreneurs are optimists by nature. They find opportunities everywhere and want to do it all. But even the most driven entrepreneurs need to have the discipline to prioritize and focus on what will drive their business forward. Fatima Zaidi has always been one to watch. She was born in Oman, with all the cultural norms and expectations of a Middle Eastern woman. Yet, regardless of circumstance, she took the plunge to build her own career and became the CEO and co-founder of Quill Inc., an im
Your health means the world to Paul
Paul Rivett-Carnac's parents met on a herbalist walk on Vancouver Island in the late 1970s. That walk led them to pursue a lifetime passion for healing rooted in nature. Together they moved to Ontario and St Francis Herb Farm was born. What began as a business selling herbs and tinctures to Naturopaths and Health Food Stores has grown into a family-owned business that is truly a farm, to having its own branded products on shelf and online. Today St Francis Herb Farm is now run and soon to be en
Sewn in Canada?
If you believe that Canada can't compete in the design and creation of wonderful garments, then I encourage you to listen to this episode. And if you ever question the value of immigration, then I suggest you listen to it twice. For everyone else, get ready for some goosebumps, and some incredible advice from one of the worlds thought leaders on fashion, Jeanne Beker, as well as David Kincaid, a business and branding strategist who has guided the positioning of some of the world’s top companies
A Mad Scientist succeeding in a Mad, Mad World
Electrify your day by listening to the story of Connie Stacey who calls herself a Mad Scientist and for a good reason. Connie is an inventor with a brain, burning to solve some of the world's most pressing problems. In this episode, we look at her Grengine, a solar-powered generator that addresses energy poverty. One-seventh of the world lives without power, and cooks and heats with biomass fuels, which are horrible for their health and the planet. This episode is a powerful and telling tale of
Mothers know best but will the rest?
Patrice Mousseau, First Nations, single Mom, watching her eight-month-old daughter scratch her arms and legs until they were bloody. The only prescription the Doctor offered to help with her daughter's eczema was a steroid cream, something Patrice didn’t want to do. So Patrice researched and identified five natural and organic ingredients that could help. Her research proved right and within two days her daughter was cured and as it turns out she wasn’t the only beneficiary. Word of mouth, then
Can Fable get the attention they need and deserve?
Joe Parenteau is one of the co-founders of Vancouver based startup Fable. They want to become a world-renowned direct to the consumer brand, that sells dinner plates and cutlery, and eventually other accessories for your home. Finding and acquiring customers is crucial, but it is both challenging and expensive in a crowded marketplace. Our three thought leaders have different opinions about Fable's prospects. Sunil Sharma, Managing Director of Techstars Toronto, likes the founders, their busines
Is Wonderkind too much to wonder about?
Wonderkind brings unique & tailored gifts right to your door. They represent over one-hundred and twenty Made in Canada businesses, support communities, empower female entrepreneurs & spread kindness. One gift at a time. Now that’s some kind of wonderful. Or is it? Is it possible that all of this good is complicating Wonderkind’s offering and making it harder for the consumer to buy? Are the founders, Tara Cochrane and Shawna Pereira’s burning desire to sustain woman enterprise, distracting th
Sheri Allain has a dilemma. Sell, scale or franchise
As a mother, Sheri Allain wondered why there wasn’t more focus on STEM for children, especially girls and why her children’s school had nights devoted to drama, music, arts and crafts, but not one on technology. So Sheri created CODEZILLA to provide hands-on coding classes, camps and parties, and lunch and after school programs for kids ages 4 - 14. And Sheri’s business takes off as she isn’t the only parent asking the questions. And then COVID-19 hits and hands-on becomes virtual? Sheri transfo
Thirty thought leaders provide their expert advice
Thirty thought leaders step up with profound insights, compelling ideas, and much-needed and deserved inspiration to help small business owners get to where they need and deserve to go. In Series One, Small Business Matters personalized the stories of 10 small business owners so that we take their dreams and challenges personally. Why? Small business is the heart of our economy, and it is in our collective interest to keep them beating strong. In each episode, three thought leaders invested the
Lessons learned from ten small business heroes
Meet the Heroes of Small Business Matters Series One. Each week, during the darkest days of COVID-19, we produced a podcast featuring a small business owner, and three thought leaders who help them get to where they need and deserve to go. All made possible through the incredible support of RBC. We went remotely across Canada to explore many sectors of our economy. We talked to startups, established businesses, first-generation Canadians to family-owned companies that spanned decades. Every one
Can Made with Local go Global? I hope so.
Sheena Russell is the co-founder of Made with Local, and her story will inspire anyone who wants to be their own boss, and act on their beliefs and values.
Made with Local sources local ingredients and then works with social enterprises to employ people who have barriers to the mainstream workforce. When COVID hits, the government orders this 'high risk' segment of the population into isolation, leaving Sheena with a ton of orders to fill and no one there to help her. Sheena makes a trademark e
Made to measure menswear might not fit a post COVID-19 economy
Jeanne Beker, one of the world's leading fashion authorities, Sabrina Geremia, Head of Google Canada, and Lolita Guerrera, VP of RBC Retail, are the experts in this episode. They offer powerful advice to co-founder Francois Theriault on how to reposition Surmesur, an innovative, personality led tech-enabled made-to-measure men's wear retail chain, to compete in a post COVID economy. Two of their ideas Francois acts upon immediately, a testament to the power of bringing entrepreneurs together wi
Ernesto Gomez is bed ridden by COVID19, can he save his restaurants?
If you want to be swept away in a story about resilience, reinvention and catching dreams, this episode is for you. Then combine it with compelling advice from three experts, Robert Carter, Chris Barrett and Duke McKenzie on how to engage the head, heart and wallets of customers. It is appointment listening for anyone wanting a post-COVID comeback. Ernesto Gomez is a first-generation Canadian who fell in love with food watching and then helping his mother and grandmother prepare meals in their M
Events are cancelled, Jennifer needs to pivot Staff Shop
Jennifer Menard’s life has been about reinvention, regardless of her circumstance. She openly shares her life story growing up in a broken home but perseveres to become a successful entrepreneur. She found her path through a mentor who employed her and then subsequently encouraged her to buy the business she helped build. She rebrands, brings in a partner and Staff Shop is now staffing events across North America and even the Caribbean. Her business is guided by purpose and all is promising unt
Can Hoot Reading get the attention they deserve?
After a five-year stint with Sesame Streets Labs in New York, and getting her Masters in Education at Harvard, Carly Shuler returns to Canada. She creates Hootreading.com. Why? Carly knows that kids who love to read will spend a lifetime loving to learn. Hootreading.com matches students with real teachers, and with Carly's proprietary technology and teaching methods, her business takes off. Her concern is that she might draw the attention of multinationals who will go after her market share with
Tragedy hits, Kristi takes over, and must orchestrate a rebrand to battle the food giants
Kristi knows that the company needs a rebrand if they are going to battle international food giants for market share. Mother Raw is born, and the legacy of the Founder, and her mission of 'Good on Good' is woven across every consumer, retailer, and employee touchpoint. Kristi chooses to manufacture in Canada. Mother Raw continues to innovate into a lineup of plant-based, organic salad dressings, and condiments. 80% of new products fail in the grocery store, but Kristi ignores the odds. In
Can Joe O’Brien, a 5-star tourism operator, keep his boats afloat?
Joe O'Brien is a gifted entrepreneur. His tourism operation, O'Brien Boat Tours, includes three boats, two restaurants, gift shops, and shuttle buses. His base is St John's Newfoundland, and he captains his guests to the edge of the world where they get so close to a whale that they can smell its breath. Giant icebergs, a wild bird sanctuary, mixed in with the songs and spirit of Newfoundland and Labrador. Joe shares his story of growing up in a fishing village and having to reinvent when the
The future of work, reimagined
Lisa Taylor leads a team of a hundred people when she uncovers an insight that would change her course in life, and possibly the future of the Canadian economy. Many people were satisfied at work, but not fulfilled. Even successful people in their mid-career strides described their situation as "hanging in and hanging on". Lisa left the security of a great job to launch Challenge Factory, a research-based, process-driven consultancy. Their mission is to help companies create productive cultures
From Renting to Reinventing Healthcare
Paul Hemburrow and his partner find the capital to purchase a profitable business that rents TV sets to patients in hospitals. The partners rebrand as HealthHubSolutions.ca and reinvent the entire company by turning the TV into a digital hub, offering a suite of tools for the patient that gives them access, connectivity, and control while making it easier for the hospital to provide better care. Paul spends over a year trying to convince hospitals they can be more than just renters of boxes, and
What happens when the wheels come off Traci’s business?
Traci Shepheard's lifelong dream was to be an entrepreneur building a health and wellness business. She had hundreds of ideas, but nothing caught her imagination more than a mobile meditation studio. She did her homework, received immediate acceptance with some of Canada's largest businesses, and invested her life savings, including the purchase and retrofitting of an Airstream Trailer to create a 'rock star' experience. MeditationWorks launched. As she starts the ignition, her wheels fall of
Shaw Brothers - The Experience Economy
When Cirque de Soleil files for bankruptcy protection you realize how fast the sun has set on the event business. To find out what it will take to stage a comeback I chat with brothers David and Stephen Shaw , who are Canadian born, and have become global thought leaders in different segments of the event business. David Shaw is the Senior Vice President, International and Content at UFC. David talks about the importance of being first. Stephen Shaw is the co-founder of Round Room, his resume i
John Ruffolo - Canada's new economy
In this episode, I chat with John Ruffolo, Founder, OMERS Ventures and Co-Founder - Council of Canadian Innovators. John Ruffolo name is synonymous with possibilities and the new economy. I first met John when I moderated a panel in support of our mutual friend Chitra Anand and her incredible book the Greenhouse Approach John was the CEO of OMERS Ventures. Today John is the co-founder and Vice-Chair of the Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil Canadien des Innovateurs, on the Board of Communi
Never Surrender Your Business - Covid-19 Lessons in Leadership
The forces of change are rendering much of what we know of business obsolete. Automation, e-commerce, the Amazon effect, increasing bureaucracy and all of this combining with customers wanting more and less. Wanting more personalized solutions, more what matters to them but also want all this with less friction, less effort, and less cost. And then the Covid-19 shows up like a sledgehammer. So what do you do? You have two choices. You either make things happen, reinvent/reimagine your business o
Chatter that Matters - Legends in Marketing Series
The Coronavirus has presented Canadian businesses with unprecedented challenges. There is no compass for these uncharted waters. New approaches to customer, supplier and employee engagement require consideration and businesses underlying “operating systems” need to be updated and re-written. In this episode, Tony Chapman a luminary of Canada’ Marketing Hall of Legends (2008) discusses these challenges with two fellow CMHOL Legend inductees, David Kincaid (2013) and Ken Wong (2006). Together they
Technology and humanity intersect
It’s the decade of disruption. What we know and understand about education, healthcare, consumerism and capitalism, is being rendered obsolete by forces of change so numerous, swift and impactful, it's sometimes hard to keep up. Artificial intelligence, the platform economy, new digital business models, etc. How do we make sense of this all? In conversation with Corby Fine, I discuss the influences and implications that technology will have on humanity, exploring our future role as a society and
Tom Beakbane wants to change your mind about Climate Change
Are we real with climate change? Are we separating fact from fiction, hearing arguments from both sides for a balanced opinion on climate change? Should the claims of climate catastrophe be believed and taxed? In this episode, I interview Tom Beakbane, a scientist by training, an entrepreneur by choice. Tom is a family man, loves the outdoors, and a leading brand strategist. Tom put his reputation on the line to create a platform called www.climaterealismcanada.ca to add his voice to a global ro
Hugh Evans - Making the Impossible, Possible
Hugh Evans -Changing Humanity, One Global Citizen at a time Hugh Evans has two life changing experiences as a teenager, and embarks on a quest to eradicate global poverty. On his journey he meets people like Bill Gates, Sumner Redstone, Oprah and hundred more people of influence and intellectual capacity. This is Hugh's story but not once does he make it about himself, or even Global Citizen the organization he leads. He makes it about human. It's inspiring and insightful, and if you ha
Health Care is in a Crisis but Paul Hemburrow has a Big Idea
Healthcare is at a crisis point. An aging population that is demanding more and less. More life and longevity, with less friction and wait times, and a time when the health sector is straining to do more with less. Add to this pressure new viruses, superbugs, and climate chain and the essential question is about sustainability. The only path forward is to reimagine and reinvent the sector. Can it be done? Paul Hemburrow, one of the founders of HealthHub thinks so if all parties are willing
Joe Jackman - Reinventionist Mindset
I first met Joe Jackman 25 years ago. He impressed me then like he continues to impress me now. He has led, from a strategic, creative and human viewpoint, the reinvention of some of the world's leading brands. He has passion, personality, persuasion and persona. In this podcast we talk about his extraordinary career and his new book, The Reinventionist Mindset, which I recommend to anyone who wants to roar into the 2020's.
Your healthier decade. Extraordinary advice from Gunn Sikk
A brand new decade should include a brand new you. In 3 months you can dramatically improve your mind and body to prevent disease, and slowing down your ageing process. You will look and feel much younger. You will improve your energy and sex drive and counter years of partying. No pills or magic bullets. In this podcast learn how you are a bitch to the food that strips you of minerals, inflames your body, compromises food absorption, and decreases your circulation. Learn the difference between
Gunn Sikk on the documentary THE GAME CHANGERS
In part two of my three-part podcast with Gunn Sikk on your health, we talk about the popular Netflix documentary, The Game Changers, presented by #JamesCameron, #ArnoldSchwarzenegger, #JackieChan, #LewisHamilton, #NovakDjokovic, and #ChrisPaul. The Game Changers showcases the significant performance advantages that happen when someone switches to a plant-based diet. I asked Gunn if he feels this movie is more fact or fiction and how he feels about a plant-based diet? His answers might surpris
Can you slow down your internal aging clock? Yes.
Gunn Sikk is one of the smartest people I have ever met. Articulate, passionate and consumed by the human body, our chemistry and our biology. Gunn agreed to do a three-part Chatter that Matters podcast with me. His advice is simple, there is no voodoo or superfood, just smart advice. It's worth your and your families time and health to listen. I ask Gunn questions like: Can you slow down your internal aging clock? Be the person that looks 20 years younger? Improve your brain, increase your en
Sketch - A social movement that benefits all of society
Will there ever be homes for the homeless? Will the marginalized always be outside the margins? Tough but essential questions as we are all one society. In today's podcast, I interview Rudy Ruttimann, Co-founder and Executive Director of Sketch Working Arts. SKETCH enables Toronto's homeless and marginalized youth, aged 16 to 29, to pursue art, music, dance, woodworking, digital media, leadership, culinary arts and so much more. SKETCH isn't a shelter; it's a place to learn practical skills th
How do you stand for and stand out in the Experiences Economy?
The Experience Economy is growing while the Materialistic is Stalling. How do you compete when what you offer - a service or experience, is less tangible than a product? This week on #ChatterthatMatter, Tony Chapman dives into the tourism sector to make his case for 'it's not what you offer but why you matter' The podcast travels back to the birth of tourism, to the present to provide insights and ideas that can apply to anyone in the services sector. If you like this you can also go to two oth
Will a robot take away your job? What is the future of your work?
Will a robot take away your job? What is the future of work? These are two of the essential questions that I ask Angela Donnelly, founder of Corethentic. I admire Angela immensely for her point of view on the future of work. Angela is a freshly minted Canadian, who immigrated from South Africa two years ago. Her knapsack is overflowing with experience working in human capital for leading financial services institutions and with Schuitema Group, a global consultancy dedicated to the enhancement
Tony Chapman: One-on-One with Jean-François Archambault
Have you ever gone through, or are you contemplating a career transformation? Is this planned, or because of your circumstances, that changed abruptly? If so, this episode of Chatter that Matters is a must-listen. I interview a Canadian hero who is tackling two societal problems - hunger and waste. Jean-François Archambault left a promising career to pursue a higher purpose. To recover the tons of food wasted in hotels and restaurants to feed the homeless and people in need. His idea and the not
Chapman asks Bruce Linton who he is, where does he draw his motivation from, and what is he up to next.
Great leaders are rare, but those who identify and define a new sector are often rarified. For example, Edison with Electricity, Ford in Automotive, Mary Kay with Beauty, Oprah with media, Jobs with consumer electronics, and Bezos with e-commerce made their unique mark but shared common traits. They have vision, curiosity, instinct, and they pursue their dreams with passion and persuasion. One of these individuals is Bruce Linton, the Founder and former CEO of Canopy Growth. Bruce witnesses how
Have you ever wondered how some people manage to do it all?
Have you ever wondered how some people manage to do it all? In this week’s episode of Chatter that Matters I interview Mary DePaoli, one of Canada’s leading Executives. As an interviewer, I have an advantage as I have known and been in awe of this extraordinary human being for over a decade. Mary puts her family first, gives back to her community and humanity, and has a career that includes serving Lemon Chicken to Larry King, when working at #CNN as an intern, to today where she is the Executiv
Do You Value Your Time?
We all have a finite amount of time but many treat it as infinite. A resource that can be easily be surrendered even squandered until life passes you by. What if you knew how much time you had left. Would you value it differently? Of course you would. In this weeks podcast I share my thoughts on how you can get a better return on your time invested. The average life for someone in North America is 27,375 days. To find out how much time you have left if take your age and multiply it by
A Pod ’crash’ course in selling.
In this age of noise, where too much and too many are chasing a finite amount of time and money, you have to know how to sell. This podcast will teach you ’the’ strategy for how to engage and persuade any audience. You can use it when interviewing for a job, raising capital, marketing or selling a product or service, leadership and even parenting. I know as I have successfully applied it in my career for over three decades.
Have you ever stepped inside someone else’s shoes
In this episode of Chatter that Matters I return to my childhood. It’s a cold night in Montreal, our only light is a streetlamp and our only prop is a ball hockey net. This was all I needed to transform Into the legendary Montreal Canadiens hockey player Guy Lafleur. With only seconds remaining on the clock, I would bear down on the Goalie, with the future of my teams Stanley Cup Run on my stick. I use this memory, and references to people like Tom Petty, to illustrate the power and potent
Tough Love and Life Lessons
Competition will intensify and the next generation will need the mental fortitude to mange change. To make decisions. To learn how to pivot and find their way. In this 5 min episode of Chatter that Matters I ask whether we are doing too much for our children? Chauffeurs, personal assistants, their ATM machine and project coordinator. To make my point, I go back in time to my childhood and a year where going ’back to school’ became an emotional roller coaster with no end in site. What I learned t
The Platform Economy is a Force of Nature
Have you felt the vibrations? The tremors that are hitting every corner of our marketplace. In this episode of Chatter that Matters, Tony Chapman, takes you on a quest to uncover a new economy that is happening with such force it is rendering much of what we know about conventional capitalism and career building, obsolete. Players in this economy include Amazon, Alibaba, airbnb, Apple, Google, Facebook, Uber, Skip the Dishes, Facebook, Spotify and thousands more. They now have a combined ma
What does Boston Bib Lettuce, and a fixed price all you can eat buffet have to do with our upcoming elections?
What does Boston Bib Lettuce, and a fixed price all you can eat buffet have to do with our upcoming elections? In this episode of Chatter that Matters, Tony looks at each parties campaign slogan and platform by comparing it to a buffet line, with endless promises, but many without substance. He challenges the Liberal parties slogan #ChooseForward and whether it is any different than the Conservatives #GetAhead. He calls them both Boston Bib Lettuce that lack differentiation, plate appeal or bit
Is your Amazon parcel delivery a matter of life and death?
Our world is now within 'arm and voice' reach of desire. We can summon almost any product or service to our doorstep, and often within hours. The benefit is almost immediate gratification, but it can come with a huge price, a matter of life and death. Amazon and other ecommerce delivery drivers have been accused of running red lights and stops signs just to make up time. In some cases they've been blamed for injuries and even fatalities - when pedestrians get in their way. CBS News tel
Are You Starving For Attention
Attention is the oxygen of all human endeavour. Attention breathes life into any exchange of ideas, or transfer of knowledge. We can't parent, teach, inspire, motivate, mentor, sell, collaborate, add value or lead without it. Yet today most brands, ideas, content and even resumes are starving for attention. Why? Too much and too many are competing for a finite amount of time and money. Tony Chapman, legendary marketer and top ranked keynote speaker tells you what you can do to be heard. He ch