Chatter that Matters

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 more the school system tried to strip away his indigenous identity, the harder the family fought to preserve it. This is the inspiring and enchanting story of someone who made it to the NHL in the most unconventional way. It was Ted's passion, skill, grit, and ability to deal with rejection. Ted had to battle racism with fans, opponents and even fellow teammates and coaches. The episode touches on his career as both a hockey player and a coach who knew how to win by caring for his players. It also showcases Ted's dedication to his community. His foundation has provided over 300 scholarships. Ted and his two sons, Brandon and Jordan, who also played in the NHL—created the 3Nolans, to create hockey skills development camps for First Nation youth in First Nation communities across Canada. Ted is a great storyteller, and he unpacks some great lessons on how to realize your dream, even with very little, and prioritizing what you value versus what others value. Alan Richardson, SVP of Talent Strategy and Solutions at RBC, and someone who returns to talk about Future Launch, a $500 million commitment to help Canadian youth find and pursue their path in life. Alan has so much to say about attracting, developing and retaining talent; I hope to have him anchor an entire future episode.

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 minority of one. One of the few women and women of colour. Instead of trying to fit into the status quo, Fennella chose to stand out. Fennella graduates with stellar marks but stalled without a network. She shares how she went from a standing start to overdrive when she fell in love with television and, from there, has never looked back. Respected by her peers and sought after by all the major networks, Fennella talks about a decision many of us dream about but few do. In 2018, Fennella left the trappings and insecurity of a job in media to start FKB Media solutions, focusing on Public Relations, Media Training, Livestream Production, Television Production and much more. Once again, Fennella becomes "the one and only." The one to watch, the one to make waves, the one to earn the respect of a new business community and the only one to get her clients the attention they need and deserve. In this episode, cheer a woman who succeeds on her terms while offering powerful lessons in overcoming imposter syndrome, creating opportunity, managing stressful situations and how to stand out and stand for what matters most to you and everyone around you. And if you are starting your career, or work in the news and mass or social media world, listen with a pen and paper! Alan Richardson, the Senior Vice President of Talent Strategy and Solutions, closes the show with some powerful thoughts on the power of a diverse culture. To connect with Fennella Bruce: https://www.fkbmedia.com

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-scenes stories. You will also learn that David didn't have overnight success. The Wealthy Barber took over two years to write and a year to become a runaway best-seller. David initially considered the Wealthy Bartender the title, based on his love of the television show Cheers. David offered his sister ten percent of the profits to edit the book, as he had no money – it was the worst deal he ever made as sales topped 2 million copies. The timing and content within this show couldn't be better given the state of our economy, inflation that is eating into our purchasing powers, and a looming recession. David talks about why your money matters and shares ideas on how you can grow your wealth. Two that stood out for me are the difference between own and a loan and the importance of having a will, keeping it updated, and never having a friend or family member be your executor. Why? You will have to listen to find out. Please share, rate and subscribe. To purchase the Wealthy Barber - https://www.amazon.com/Wealthy-Barber-Successful-Financial-Planning/dp/0773762167

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. Steve is thrown off his bike, breaks his spine, and damages his heart. Hungry Grizzly Bears are nearby. No one knows where he is, and he has zero chance of survival. What happens next is spellbinding and genuinely miraculous. The third part is about how Steve survives the crash, but at the Vancouver General Hospital, his organs begin to shut down. Danielle credits the team there, EMCO, a miracle healthcare invention that took over his heart and lungs until he could get stronger and the healthcare workers who made it all happen. She also reminds us how fortunate we are to have universal health care. And my three takeaways from Danielle Kaplan's sharing excerpts from her book I Married A Thrill-Seeker is how much anxiety thrill seekers create and leave in their wake for their family and friends to almost drown in when they chase their dreams. The second is how important it is to have love, a caregiver and an advocate on your side when you fight back from death's door. And finally, how remarkable Danielle Kaplan is. To provide further context, I invite Amy Deacon, Founder and CEO of Toronto Wellness Counselling, back to Chatter that Matters to talk about how opposites attract, and why some people are addicted to risking all that matters for the chase of a thrill. To purchase I Married A Thrill Seeker: https://www.amazon.ca/Married-Thrill-Seeker-cautious-husbands-risk-taking/dp/1738670201.

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 my career, I sugar-coated or even avoided it for fear of hurting someone's feelings. I am closing the year with a Chatter that Matters show that will carry you for years to come. My guest is Kim Scott, and what Kim offers will positively and profoundly change how you provide and accept feedback as a parent, mentor, coach, leader, and peer. Some fantastic lessons for life and livelihood. How did this show come about? Feedback from my daughter, Mikahla Chapman, who also co-hosts this show with me. My youngest daughter Mikahla has a Master of Science in Occupational Psychology from London Metropolitan University. In November, she sent me this text - "Dad, I just read this article on radical candor, and the concept reminds me of you." This text and our subsequent conversation inspired us to reach out to Kim Scott, the author of the best-selling book Radical Candor author. Kim Scott draws upon her experiences working in Silicon Valley for clients, including Apple and Google, and Kim shares many entertaining stories to illustrate her points on how we can all get better at giving and receiving feedback. Alan Depencier, the CMO of RBC, returns to the show to talk about how RBC applies the principles of radical candour to create a culture where everyone has a voice. Alan offers some great points for anyone who has the honour of leading a team. To purchase Kim's book. https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/radical-candor-fully-revised-updated/9781250235374-item.html?ikwid=radical+candour&ikwsec=Home&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=bc022c5aa46a1871d1916ffa7331cc50

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 moment, that this scenario happened to you. You are Muslim, a proud Canadian, and part of a family that has lived in and contributed to its community and country for generations. Like many other kids, you dream of playing hockey in the NHL. 9/11 happened, and overnight a sign appeared on your neighbour's lawn. OSAMA BIN LADEN LIVES CLOSER THAN YOU THINK. The sign points to your house. That moment puts my guest, Dany Assaf, on a lifetime quest to unite Canadians and remind us of who we are and why and what truly matters. Today, Dany is respected globally as one of the world's top competition lawyers, with Torys LLP, a former adjunct professor at Western University and an author. Dany has just released a remarkable book titled: Say Please and Thank You & Stand in Line: One man's story of what makes Canada special and how to keep it that way. This is Dany's inspiring and moving story and message, which will warm your hearts over the holidays. I invite Alan Depencier, CMO of RBC, who I have come to know over the past two years. Alan joins the show to talk about the episode, and I ask him about the role organizations like RBC can play in supporting all Canadians and their dreams during these challenging times. Alan speaks from the heart versus marketing speak. To purchase Dany's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Say-Please-Thank-Stand-Line/dp/1989555373

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 daughters, Venus and Serena, make history, this story has many parallels. Vasek started his tennis career at age three as a ball boy as his father coached his older brothers in tennis, but he was winning international tournaments by age six. Vasek's rise to the top tennis ranks would take years, with many setbacks, but always with the support of his parents. Vasek learns how to compete against the likes of Federer and Djokovic. Even career-threatening injuries Vasek sees as opportunities to grow individually and to support other tennis players. In 2020 Vasek teamed up with Novak Djokovic to form a grassroots movement that would protect player interests. That movement would become the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA). One of the great takeaways for the listener is Vasek's approach to life. First and foremost a tennis champion, but Vasek is also an astute investor and entrepreneur with a circle of friends that includes people like Richard Branson. And what did Team Canada accomplish in 2022 that no other country has ever done? After winning the ATP Cup to start the year, Canada closed it with its first-ever Davis Cup title. Game, Serve and Match.

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 children well. Shannon Cole returns to the show to explain marketing and why it matters. I ask her how organizations can leverage their marketing dollars to better the communities they do business in.

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 Women's World Cups, Four Olympic Tournaments with three medals and one Gold, three championships with professional teams, and twice the National Collegiate Division Championship in the United States. In January 2022, Sinclair was awarded the Best FIFA Special Award as the world's all-time leading scorer. Christine has just released a fantastic memoir called Playing the Long Game. Christine reflects on her rousing successes, the role her family played, why she wants to level the playing field for women athletes and why Canada and Canadians need to support professional women's soccer in Canada. I also invite two people who have played with Christine to share their thoughts on why 'Sinc' is the greatest and why she matters beyond the field. Karina LeBlanc, who backstopped Canada's national team, is now the General Manager of Portland Thorns FC, where Christine plays, and Shannon Cole, the VP of Marketing at RBC, played with and against Christine in college. As you would expect from someone who has accomplished so much and for so long, Christine offers many powerful life lessons on perseverance leading to possibility.

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 irresistible, and Leslie Ehm will show you how to unlock and unleash it. Leslie also shares her life story; the only way to describe it is energetic, eclectic, and electrifying. Leslie offers powerful lessons from each step of her journey, including chasing her dreams of being a New Wave Punk Singer in her teens to England to becoming a songwriter, script reviewer, creative director, world-renowned corporate trainer, and best-selling author. Carmela Trombetta joins the show, and she is someone with a swagger. Carmela is recognized as one of Canada's most powerful women by the Women's Executive Network in recognition of her community involvement in Hamilton. To buy Swagger: Unleash Everything You Are and Become Everything You Want: Indigo: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/swagger-unleash-everything-you-are/9781989603970-item.html Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/1774582767?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_9PNDAEXRKQZAKZXAJAD7 To connect with Leslie: LeslieEhm.com FB @LeslieEhmSpeaks Insta @LeslieEhmSpeaks LinkedIn @LeslieEhm

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. Mitch shares his life story and the lessons he learned along the way. His first book was the best-seller Six Pixels of Separation, followed by his most recent book CTRL ALT Delete. His latest venture, ThinkersOne, provides personalized and bite-sized insights from some of the most sought-after thinkers in the world, democratizing thought leadership for individuals and businesses of all sizes. Sharing his insights on technology, the pandemic, decoding the future, customer experience and more, Mitch Joel reveals his thoughts on what it will take to realize your future.

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 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. It began her lifelong quest to level the playing field to create opportunity. In 1987, as her friends were heading off to University, Natalie applied to the Royal Military College (RMC). Natalie later became one of the first female members of the Canadian Air Force to see combat, spending eight years as a navigator of a C130 Hercules aircraft, flying search and rescue operations and supporting Canadians in combat zones. As the only woman in her squadron, Natalie alludes to "stories that would make your toes curl" as minorities like her had to navigate an often-toxic and unwelcoming environment. She refused to quit as her mission was to right the wrong. After almost a decade, Natalie left the Air Force, got her MBA and relying on the skills she learned in the military, she went into the private sector, first as a consultant and then working in positions where she could push for equality. Today Natalie is the head of global procurement at RBC, with 145 people on her staff. Natalie is an extraordinary woman who has found a way to shatter glass ceilings with courage and conviction. A standing ovation for Natalie Marchesan, her service to Canada, and lifting those around her. As Natalie says, diversity is a fact, and inclusion must be our only path forward.

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 of Power Hockey Canada, joins the show to discuss why sports matter and what it means to compete internationally for your country.

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.

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 love story. A raid. An arrest. Heartache. A Small Town Scandal. And a Journey of Self-Discovery. ' I never considered myself a victim; I was a survivor of a broken heart.' Amy Deacon, the Founder and CEO of Toronto Wellness Counselling, provides context on what happens when idyllic shatters at the crack of dawn.

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 and me, they are targets. Why Adam Evans? Adam Evans is the Vice-President of Cyber-Operations, Chief Information Security Officer of RBC, and a thought leader in this offers his thoughts and what RBC is doing to provide support through RBC.com/cyber. A fantastic episode with actionable tips to create cybercrime resiliency. Please share.

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 conversation. Blocked in a career - ideas on how to follow your dreams.

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 policy, an award-winning physician and the first Indigenous doctor to become the president of the Canadian Medical Association and listed in Medical Post's 50 Most Powerful Doctors. Dr. Lafontaine shares why the health care sector must lean on each other, tap into the deep knowledge that we have of the problems, and why we must reshape our system by putting the patient first. A powerful and positive look at our health care going forward. Enjoy! Tony

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 are no business needs, just human needs.

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 worldwide for the better. You will find many fantastic lessons for entrepreneurs, innovators and inventors, small business owners, families who work together, and those willing to shatter the status quo.

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 their life and career.

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.

"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.

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 business leaders, and entrepreneurs, and his goal is to help create an incredible world through transforming leadership. What Steve offers in this episode of Chatter that Matters will change how you lead your life and career.

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 consuming your shot at life. As a young man, Gordon Postill stepped on a train to attend Queen's University. After a three-year debauched romp of sensual delights, he flunks out to find himself on another train, heading to the nickel mines in Northern Ontario, where he hopes to hide beneath the earth's surface, but his substance abuse picked up steam. Gordon becomes increasingly dispirited, feeling irreversibly mired in existential despair, ignominy and jobs ranging from nickel miner to security guard. Gordon reaches a point where he questions if life is worth living. And then, Gordon has a calling that changes all and puts him on a path to earning a Masters and Doctorate in Ministry. Rev. Dr. Gordon Postill takes the pain and experiences of his earlier life on a new course where he helps thousands of people living in hospices. Many decades later, Gordon has a new calling: to help his loved wife Robin, whose mind surrendered to Alzheimer's. Rev. Dr. Postill wrote a book about this time titled Called! A Longshot's Story. An honest and, at times, raw interview that proves that destiny, or at the very least a new path in life, can happen if you match purpose with intent. Amy Deacon, Founder and CEO of Toronto Wellness Counselling, returns to Chatter that Matters to talk about why so many wonderful caregivers helping people with their addiction have found themselves on this path because, at one time, they were addicts. To learn more about Rev. Dr. Gordon Postill and to purchase his book: https://www.gordonpostill.com To learn more about Amy Deacon and Toronto Wellness Counselling: https://www.torontowellnesscounselling.com/about-amy To connect with me: https://www.chatterthatmatters.ca

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. Sammer chose to counter this ignorance by being a role model for how she could convey the beauty of her religion and all it stands for as a young Muslim woman. She wanted the world to know that Islam is a religion that empowers women that focuses on peace, excellence and giving back. As an individual, she excelled at school and showed others that wearing a Hijab did not impact her athletic ability. Sammer grew up in an underserved and underrepresented community yet cherished the diversity, creativity, and ingenuity of the people there. Sammer saw Math as the only bridge to future STEM-related jobs, so she started to tutor her classmates. In a short period, a handful of students grew into a packed classroom and then a not-for-profit called Bridge TO. Bridge TO provides free tutoring, mental health workshops, outreach support, mentorship, and exclusive career-related events, to help youth to reach their full potential. And speaking of potential, Sammer Haq is the Head of Data and Analytics at Mydoh, an app and platform where kids gain real money skills by learning, earning and spending smart. Linda Tulk joins at the end of the show. She is celebrating fifty years at RBC. Linda's beautiful words of wisdom are words to live by.

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 people often deliver better results than extroverted ones? That the most spectacularly creative people tend to be introverts? That the most innovative thinking happens alone and not in teams? Yet when it comes to introverts—who make up a third to a half of the population—leaders and cultural biases often ask introverts to act like extroverts. With Bittersweet, Susan Cain explores why we experience sorrow and longing and how embracing the bittersweetness at the heart of life is the true path to creativity, con­nection, and authenticity. Susan shows how a bittersweet state of mind is the quiet force that helps us transcend our personal and collective pain. If we don't acknowledge our heartache, we can inflict it on others. Neil McLaughlin, Group Head of Personal and Corporate Banking, joins the show to talk about leadership and why it is paramount to have diversity within your organization, foster debate and ensure everyone has a voice.

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 all up to move to New Brunswick, Canada, and raise their children in one of the most beautiful places in the world. They realized that what matters most can be very different than who is making the most. What they didn't expect was how the Canadian Dream became their dream. James' energy is contagious, and his insights on going after what matters are powerful lessons for all living in this age of uncertainty.

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 you to listen with pen and paper and a finger on the pause button. You will be a better parent, friend, innovator, marketer, problem solver, entrepreneur and leader.

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 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 venue, so I can say from my heart that Little Canada is one of the most exciting attractions I have visited anywhere in the world. Everything is on a 1/87 scale, which means you are about three-quarters of an inch tall. When you see the imagination, creativity, and attention to detail that captures everything, and I mean everything in miniature, combined with moving cars, trains, people and even chickens, it will be time well spent. When you leave, you feel Canada's extraordinary, diverse and yet unique. So how did Jean-Louis come about to invest millions of his dollars to create it? You will have to listen to my Canada Day special to find out. And some great takeaways: How their iconic family business passes on its values and company from one generation to the next by creating accountability and responsibility. Why time that is well spent between parents and children matters most. How those impacted by wealth can affect others in magnificent ways.

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 that the First Nations communities continue to be an integral part of the fabric of this land. Phil also views self-determination as key, leading to a First Nation Economy where the best education is pursued, culture preserved, and wealth created.

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 belief in the power of the human being. This story, I promise, will do the same for you. At age three, Ed Hajim is kidnapped by his father, driven from St. Louis to Los Angeles, and told that his mother is dead. His father soon abandons him to seek employment—mostly in vain—leaving his son behind in a string of foster homes and orphanages. Ed's life weaves into a pattern of neglect and desertion that continues for his entire childhood, forever leaving its mark. From one home to another, the lonely boy learns the value of self-reliance and perseverance despite his financial deprivation and the trauma of being an orphan. What does Ed do with his life? He embarks upon a hero's journey of epic consideration. It must be heard to be appreciated, believed and applauded. Society cannot afford to leave our young behind. Mark Beckles, Vice President of Social Impact and Innovation for RBC, joins me at the show's end to talk about Future Launch and what they are doing to help youth find and pursue their path in life.

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 someone who could help them demystify all that was new. Amber risked all by leaving a promising broadcasting career as a 'hired hand' to talk tech to create her own media platform where she had full editorial and publishing control. Her courage continues to pay off. Amber is a best-selling author, a sought-after speaker and an interviewer; her content is viewed all over the world. Amber shares her back story in this chat and what it takes to own a lane and drive a business forward. Alecia Aquino joins me from RBC to discuss their support of women-led businesses in Canada. #women #womenentrepreneurs #technology #chatterthatmatters #podcast

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 against the best from the Soviet Union. It was supposed to be a cakewalk for Team Canada. It wasn't. Scott Morrison, who just released his book, 1972, The Series that Changed Hockey forever, joins me on Chatter that Matters to talk about what many consider to be one of the most significant sports events in history. Scott is one of the most knowledgeable hockey authorities in the world. He shares some incredible 'behind the bench' insights on the eight games that changed hockey forever and united a divided nation. Scott also offers lessons on leadership, strategy, parenting and why sports matter. Scott Morrison a champion storyteller. To order Scott Morrison's book: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/1972-the-series-that-changed/9781982154141-item.html?ikwid=scott+morrison&ikwsec=Books&ikwidx=0#algoliaQueryId=8b8d4b7af6437c584d33b11d19542c8b

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 all the emotional baggage that comes with this reality. His mother, with Dementia, moves into a long-term care facility but her disease erases her command of the English language. His father became isolated during the pandemic in a long-term care home. Both are no longer alive. The second story is about Nectari leaping off of a widely successful career path to become an entrepreneur, intent on lightening the load for others in similar circumstances. Nectari creates uCARENET to empower aging seniors to stay in their own homes longer while receiving affordable, quality care and also alleviating everyday stresses on both families and healthcare workers. Amy Deacon returns to the show as I love how she thinks. Amy is the Founder and CEO of Toronto Wellness Counselling, and she provides some powerful insights and ideas for ageing parents and all who love them.

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, managed to do it all. They have four children, create compelling television, and have 17 businesses, including a resort on the Island. His significant insights include information about: 1. How to recognize your value 2. Say what you mean, do what you say. 3. Do the research 4. Build at the right pace. 5. Stay focused. 6. Understand your future customer and employee. All aspiring entrepreneurs, or those wanting to grow their business, I encourage you to check out The Founders Journey - https://www.thefoundersjourney.ca

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 matters most. Sasha Braganza joins the show to talk about what RBC is doing with RBC X music, Virtual Voices and more to help aspiring Canadian artists find the audience their talent deserves.

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. Stephanie Lupinacci returns to Chatter that Matters to talk about Virtual Voices, RBC's incredible partnership with Canadian Music Week.

'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 starring Bryan Cranston. Mazur is also the author of The Betrayal, a memoir about his infiltration of the Cali Cartel and underworld figures in Panama. In this riveting episode of Chatter That Matters, Robert Mazur takes listeners along his high-risk journey of pulling off one of the most extensive undercover operations in history and bringing criminals and a corrupt bank to justice. Robert Mazur successfully infiltrated Pablo Escobar's Columbian drug cartel by pretending to be Robert Musella, a money-laundering, mob-connected businessman from New Jersey. Adam Evans, Vice President of Cyber Operations at RBC, joins me to talk about how and why cybercrime is now bigger than all other crimes combined. To connect with Robert Mazur: Website: www.RobertMazur.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-mazur-29341016 FB: https://www.facebook.com/RobertMazurOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/robertmazur

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 storyteller by almost all that know her. She is my guest on my Chatter That Matters Earth Day Edition. I begin the show by sharing news of my first Grandbaby, Maxwell Jude, and how it has made me question what type of planet he will inherit. I then interview Sylvia Earle, who will open your eyes to why Oceans and Ocean wildlife matters. She recounts her life of invention and ocean exploration, including her record-setting open-ocean JIM suit dive, untethered to 1250 feet and what she encountered on her walk on the ocean floor. Sylvia discusses her new book National Geographic Ocean: A Global Odyssey about the power and significance of our planet's ocean from its fundamental importance in shaping our climate to how it supports a multitude of species, including humans. Dr. Earle sees all of us as "the most important people who have ever lived on earth because technology is now giving us all the power to know, demand change, and to stop treating our oceans as a free grocery store and a garbage dump. As a bonus feature, I talk about RBC's Tech for Nature, a global, $100 million-dollar multi-year commitment from the RBC Foundation to support new ideas and technologies that address the most complex environmental issues. Over 100 projects are already underway! To connect with Dr. Sylvia Earle LI - linkedin.com/in/sylvia-earle-6931946 Twitter: @sylviaearle Mission Blue - https://mission-blue.org To order her new book - Global Odyssey - https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/national-geographic-ocean/9781426221927-item.html To chat with Tony Chapman: Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xC RBC - https://www.rbc.com RBC Tech for Nature - https://www.rbc.com/community-social-impact/_assets-custom/pdf/RBC-Tech-For-Nature-EN.pdf https://www.rbc.com/community-social-impact/environment/environmental-donations.html

"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 The Godfather. Ori went from small-town boy to solider, then a multi-million dollar insurance agent, to become the 'Hollywood Fixer," a real-life Ray Donovan. People referred to him as the "Hollywood Mob Boss." Spado enjoyed a friendship with the legendary underboss Sonny Franzese of the Colombo family for more than 40 years. Ori came to know the "bosses" of several mafia families in the U.S., such as Frank Costello, Meyer Lansky, Russell Bufalino, Carlo Marcello, and Joey Pyle from London. And speaking of friends, Spado shares many stories in this podcast, including pats on the back from Ronald Reagan, having smokes with Frank Sinatra, and how Dean Martin bailed Frank out after a nasty gambling night. In 2008, Spado was arrested at his home in Beverly Hills and was brought to Brooklyn on a Colombo crime family RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) indictment. He was convicted and served five years in federal prison. After his prison sentence, Ori Spado chose a new path in life, writing his autobiography "The Accidental Gangster" and working on film projects. As Spado says in the book description," I lived it, I own it, and I take full responsibility for my actions of the past," I hope that by releasing my book, I can keep just one person from entering a life of crime, it was well worth it." To connect to Ori Spado https://theaccidentalgangster.com Twitter: @Theaccidentalg3 LI: linkedin.com/in/orlando-'ori'-spado-89082116a FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Ori-Spado/100010025146205/ To chat with Tony Chapman: Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xC RBC - https://www.rbc.com RBC Future Launch - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/index.html RBC Future Launch - Up Skill - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/rbc-upskill.html

'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 shared. From a charmed life in Damascus to overnight becoming a refugee of the Syrian Civil War, who spent three years trying to survive in a camp. Tareq and some of his family had an opportunity to move to Canada. A few years later, Tareq was named the fifth annual recipient of RBC Entrepreneur and one of RBC's Top 25 Immigrants, awards that celebrate newcomers who positively impact their communities. Tareq's story lifts your heart and your spirit while reminding us what we often take for granted, and that is our freedom. With freedom, we can dream and make our destiny a matter of choice, not chance. To chat with Tareq Hadhad To book Tareq as a speaker: https://www.voxagency.ca/tareq-hadhad Web: www.Tareqhahad.com Twitter: @TareqHadhad To chat with Tony Chapman: Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xC RBC - https://www.rbc.com RBC Future Launch - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/index.html RBC Future Launch - Up Skill - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/rbc-upskill.html

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 into the bureaucracy, and not enough into the classrooms? Do the taxpayers and parents hold the keys to change or the unions? Does the role of the teacher, and how we teach have to change? I don't have the answers, but my guest does. Dwayne Matthews is a renaissance thinker, innovation evangelist, and bold education strategist. Dwayne has addressed the United Nations, Conference Board, the Prime Minister of Canada, School Boards, and Parents with his brilliant ideas and powerful plans for revamping education. He shares them here alongside a life story that gave him his insights and his passion. You will learn why Dwayne believes in asynchronous learning and more personalized education. The need to rapidly adopt new technologies, to transform the role of the teacher from educator to facilitator. Dwayne asks important questions. Will someone be better served with a Google Certificate or a University Education? Is Micro-Learning better than a master' Degree? Dwayne Matthews even has an idea on how to win over bureaucrats' and unions' resistance to change by rapid testing new models and winning over parents. As Dwayne explains: "When four-year-olds can navigate a technology device faster than adults, the role of the educator has to change." As a bonus, Christina Cleveland, Senior Director, Learning & Performance, Strategy, and Innovation at RBC, joins CTM to talk about how progressive organizations are revamping how they engage and train, based on new technologies, microlearning, work-life balance and the future of work. To reach or book Dwayne Matthews. LI: linkedin.com/in/dwayne-Matthews-o-c-the-him-b134447 IG: @iamdwaynematthews Web: https://www.dwaynematthews.life To chat with Tony Chapman: Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xC To reach Christina Cleveland: linkedin.com/in/christinacleveland RBC - https://www.rbc.com RBC Future Launch - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/index.html RBC Future Launch - Up Skill - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/rbc-upskill.html

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 and ambition. Guy Kawasaki was one of Apple's first brand evangelists, and over his career, he worked there twice and turned Steve Jobs down a third time. That career move and turning down the role of CEO of Yahoo probably cost him about $3 billion. Guy Kawasaki has no regrets; he is one of the most positive people I have ever met, and his focus is to make the world a better place. Guy Kawasaki shares some incredible stories of what it was like to work for Steve Jobs, including a heated exchange between the two that stopped a meeting – and Kawasaki's career – in its tracks. A firm believer that business should have a higher purpose beyond profit, Kawasaki shares his top lessons in business, including the difference between enchantment and persuasion. Kawasaki's advice to start-ups is to create something that matters. And for those entrepreneurs seeking to become the next unicorn, he offers this two-step process. Step one: Dent the universe. Step two: Become a unicorn-not vice-versa. And for a bonus feature, Shadi McIsaac, the passionate and brilliant co-founder of OWNR, joins the show. OWNR is an all-in-one platform from RBC Ventures to start, manage, and grow your business. Sixty-five thousand companies have already used their services. If you contemplate starting a business or are overwhelmed by admin and bureaucracy, you should check them out. To reach Tony Chapman. Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xC Ownr - https://www.ownr.co Shadi McIsaac Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadikargosha/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/SKargosha

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 surprising rags-to-riches-to-rags-to-riches story of how the King of Pop grew a billion-dollar business? Let's not stop there, the 3 Kings: Diddy, Dr. Dre, Jay-Z, and his book on Hip-Hop's Multibillion-Dollar Rise If you are fascinated by the intersection between music, media and money, there is one person to stand beside. Zack O'Malley Greenburg. His career began trying to avoid becoming a writer after witnessing the financial and emotional ups and downs his writer-parents experienced. But he was always drawn to it, and he was gifted. What began with the school paper became a decade as Forbes senior editor, and today Zack is not only a best-selling author; he is in control of his content at Substack. Zack describes how he landed his first job at Forbes and his big break when an editor asked him to help put together a list of the top-earning rappers of all time. Zack launched the Cash Kings List – an annual ranking of hip hop's top earners and the artists who would try to talk their way up the list – as well as the ones who wanted to be left off – and the prestige that came to those who made it to the top. It is a fascinating episode that offers valuable lessons in career building, finding a lane, and creating captivating content. We also hear some great stories about celebrities, and they no longer sing for their supper; they own it all. And to top off the episode Nicole Kelly, Director of Platform Engagement, RBC X and one of the smartest people I have talked to about scaling companies, joins the show to talk about their mission to propel Canada's innovation agenda forward. As she says, "if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together. To find Zack's work on Substack. zogblog.com Twitter, IG, LinkedIn are @zogblog as well. To reach Tony Chapman Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xC Nicole Kelly Linked In - linkedin.com/in/nicolemariekelly Twitter - twitter.com/Nicole_Kelly RBC - https://www.rbc.com RBCX platform for entrepreneurs https://www.rbcx.com RBCX Music -https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/music/all14-all-or.html

'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 weightlifter and college quarterback – to fighting a rare disease that nearly killed him…five times. David Fajgenbaum was a gifted medical student, a degree he was pursuing to honour the early death of his Mom to brain cancer. During his third year, David began to experience the symptoms of a rare idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease, from which there is no cure. Blood work confirmed the worst. His liver, kidneys, bone marrow, heart and lungs were shutting down. The only treatment to delay death is a carpet-bombing of chemotherapy. Over the next few years, David found himself back in hospital on several occasions and fighting to stay alive. He knew chemotherapy wasn't the answer as you can only 'nuke' so much before it causes irreversible organ damage. So David took it upon himself to chase his cure. He knew that most rare diseases didn't have an FDA-approved drug, but he wondered if a drug approved for another disease could combat his. After countless trials, and the collaboration of researchers worldwide, David Fajgenbaum tested a drug on himself called Sirolimus. A drug sitting in every pharmacy he had ever walked past during the first 3 1/2 years of his illness. The drug worked. Today, eight years later, David Fajgenbaum is a groundbreaking physician-scientist, disease hunter, speaker, and author of the national bestselling memoir, Chasing My Cure. He is married to his childhood sweetheart, Caitlyn, and they have two lovely children. His methodology of repurposing existing drugs to help others suffering from rare diseases might help millions more. Flora Do, VP of RBC Healthcare, joins the show to talk about how RBC is supporting healthcare workers across Canada. Dr. David Fajgenbaum - Twitter: @DavidFajgenbaum Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfajgenbaum/ Chasing My Cure: https://chasingmycure.com Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xC RBC - https://www.rbc.com Flora Do https://www.linkedin.com/in/flora-d-7b52062/ RBC Healthcare Advantage https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/healthcare/en/plans/advantage/index.html RBC - Helping Hands http://www.rbc.com/newsroom/news/2020/20200601-helping-hands.html

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, and in honour of International Women's Day, I chat with Dr. Nyagoy Nyong'o, the CEO of Fairtrade Africa. Born and raised in Kenya by a mother who was a farmer, Dr. Nyong'o's commitment to improving the livelihoods of small-scale farmers and agricultural workers were formed early in her life and has deepened over the years. Dr. Nyong'o life story is rich in adventure and insight. She was the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in Forestry, and she has worked worldwide to better lives and our planet. Dr. Nyong'o will open your eyes to what it's like to work on a farm where workers aren't protected, and women, the majority of the labour force, make a fraction of what the men do. Dr. Nyong'o offers a sustainable and fair path forward for the world. We must first take care of all the small farmers and treat the soil to ensure the farm to plate supply chain remains intact, and we eat affordable food with a conscience. Dr. John Cranfield, one of Canada's thought leaders on agriculture, serves as Associate Dean for External Relations in the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph. John talks about how Canada can become a 'superpower' in agriculture and what it will take in terms of technology and our ability to attract a new generation to this exciting opportunity. Fairtrade Africa - https://fairtradeafrica.net Fairtrade International Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fairtrade/ Twitter: @FAIRTRADE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fairtrade-international-flo-/ Instagram: @fairtradeofficial Dr. Nyagoy Nyong'o Twitter: @Fairtrade_CEO John Cranfield https://www.uoguelph.ca/fare/users/jcranfie https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-cranfield-1b98ba85/?originalSubdomain=ca To chat with Tony Chapman Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xC RBC - https://www.rbc.com RBC, FCC and the University of Guelph e-learning course - https://www.realagriculture.com/2021/11/rbc-fcc-and-university-of-guelph-launch-new-e-learning-farm-management-course/ RBC and University of Guelph - https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/UofG-RBC-partners RBC - Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards - https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/rbc-canadian-women-entrepreneur-awards-cwea-a-virtual-celebration-of-impact-and-achievement/ University of Guelph - https://www.uoguelph.ca Farm Credit Canada - https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en.html

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 wasn't new to her family. Her father, the former CEO of camera retail chain Henry's Enterprises, also suffered from the same infliction. Gillian was fortunate to be in a family where she didn't have to hide it and where she could get help. Many aren't so lucky as the stigma and disparities around mental illness continue. Gillian Stein wants to change the stigma, and what she is doing Is very brave. Standing on her platform as the CEO of electronics retailer Henry's, she announced she has a mental illness diagnosis. According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) in Toronto, she is the first Canadian CEO to share her condition publicly. And she is doing it at a time when she is also transforming the business in a pandemic and the face of a changing retail landscape favouring clicks over bricks. She is making brave and bold decisions that require the full support of her employees, customers, suppliers, landlords, and bankers. These stakeholders must have complete confidence in Gillian's insights, strategies, and capabilities. It is a powerful episode for anyone struggling with their mental health and many lessons in leadership on how to turn what seems like impossibility into great possibilities. Andrejka Massicotte, Senior Director, North American Benefits & Global Wellness at RBC, joins the show to share her thoughts on what organizations large and small can do to support their employees. Gillian Stein: Linked In: linkedin.com/in/gillianstein Twitter @Henrys Foundation @HenrysFoundation #uncapturedmoments To chat with Tony Chapman Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xC YPO https://www.ypo.org/ YPO Canada - https://www.ypo.org/canada/ Deloitte Best Managed - https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/deloitte-private/articles/deloitte-private-best-managed-companies.html RBC - https://www.rbc.com Andrejka Massicotte linkedin.com/in/andrejka-massicotte-6a109365 RBC Enhance Mental Health - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/mental-well-being.html Supporting Youth Mental Well Being - https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/supporting-youth-mental-well-being-a-cross-canada-commitment-to-mental-health/ RBC - Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/rbc-canadian-women-entrepreneur-awards-cwea-a-virtual-celebration-of-impact-and-achievement/ RBC Future Launch - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/index.html RBC Future Launch - Up Skill - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/rbc-upskill.html RBC - Business - https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/business/index-a.html

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 strength and weakness as a radio and podcast host is taking my guest's stories and life journeys personally. It took all I had to stay emotionally grounded. The show came together with Bryan's positive spirit roaring through it. The show is about life, not death, and the incredible bond between a parent and child. It will also strike a powerful chord with you as we all share something in common with Bryan - there is no if to life and death, only when. We are all running out of time. So now my essential question is this: If you knew how much time you had left, would you value it differently? Would you, could you stay optimistic? Bryan Irwin joins me on chatter that matters with his daughter, acclaimed actress Jennifer Irwin. They laugh and never cry. They share stories of Irwin Toys, the family business where Bryan spent most of his life. A business of hits like The Easy-Bake Oven, Slinky and Pound Puppies, and at other times incredible stress. Bryan also talks about his reinvention at age 60, where he started another toy company and, of course, how Bryan is spending his remaining days. Jennifer shares how she found success in the television industry in LA and today is both an actor and writer. Celebrate as your spirits lift through the incredible love and bond between Father and Daughter. Be motivated by Bryan's approach to his news and his inspirational lessons on valuing time as the true treasure of your remaining life. Jennifer Irwin - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0410400/ IG: irwin8729 FB: Jenifer Irwin Bryan's IG: birwin10199 FB: BettyIrwin To chat with Tony Chapman Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xC RBC - https://www.rbc.com RBC Emerging Filmmaker Competition - https://gimlifilm.com/2021-rbc-pitch-competition/ Emerging Canadian Narrative competition - https://www.ciffcalgary.ca/festival/our-film-sections/emerging/ Check-in with RBC - https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/dms/campaign/checkin/index.html RBC Enhance Mental Health - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/mental-well-being.html Supporting Youth Mental Well Being - https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/supporting-youth-mental-well-being-a-cross-canada-commitment-to-mental-health/ RBC - Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/rbc-canadian-women-entrepreneur-awards-cwea-a-virtual-celebration-of-impact-and-achievement/ RBC Future Launch - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/index.html RBC Future Launch - Up Skill - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/rbc-upskill.html