Walking away from corporate life is never easy. Our guest made that leap. Choosing to start a business of their own. But the early days were anything but certain. Four months of questioning: Am I doing the right thing? A lack of confidence, and the constant search for direction. What followed was a journey of finding a niche, being intentional with time, and choosing the right people to work with. This is a story of self-discovery, of learning to trust the process, and...

What if your job required you to be outside every single day? And the more successful you were, the more sun exposure you got. And then one day, it all comes crashing down with three dreaded words: ‘You have cancer.’ Not just anywhere—but on the one place that is your identity, your brand, on your face. This is the story of our guest’s journey through 9 facial reconstructive surgeries to rid him of skin cancer. A story that goes beyond the physical scars and into the emotional tol...

Imagine this: You do everything right. You play by the rules. You travel across the continent, competing in every event, collecting the points you need. And then, when it should all pay off, your association makes a subjective decision, and you don’t make the team for a worldwide event being hosted in your home country. What would you do? Walk away? Accept it? Not this athlete. She took it to court and won and played in the event. That moment didn’t just change one season; i...

Imagine being adopted and deciding to search for your birth parents. You order a DNA test kit from 23andMe. It sits on your desk for two months. Every day, you stare at the box and wonder: What will it mean if I send this in? One afternoon, you finally do. And everything changes. What felt like a long shot, suddenly turns into a reunion with your birth father, and an entire extended family you never knew. And if that’s not unbelievable enough, while meeting your father for t...

From the earliest days, the dream was clear: to become a professional athlete. Every waking minute was spent honing the craft – practicing, competing, excelling. But there was another side too. Writing for Sports Illustrated Kids at just eleven years old. Hosting Hockey Night in Canada alongside Christine Simpson at fourteen years old. Interviewing idols like John Tavares and Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then came the choice: Stay in Canada, where the sport...

When was the last time you asked yourself, ‘Am I happy? Truly happy?’ Our guest today asked that question 16 years ago— and he didn’t like the answer. So, he did something bold. He defied convention and changed everything: his personal life, his professional life, his lifestyle. This is the story of his journey of self-discovery. Of how one daring phone call to Bell Media became a template for success across the entire sports broadcasting industry. Of how surrounding himself...

Imagine you’re at the top of your sport. An Olympic athlete. But you are living a lie; denying the mixed emotions inside of you. And then one day, in a moment of clarity, you finally say the words “I’m gay”. Explore the journey of a two-time Olympian, wrestling with her identity, confronting anxiety, and battling her mental health. Along the way, leaning on a community of strong, compassionate mentors and friends. Drawing strength from the deeply moving, heartfelt words of her Mother. B...

Hello and welcome to my Podcast. As your host, it doesn't feel genuine to ask my guests about their pivotal moment, without sharing my own. This is my story - a story of loss, change, and deep reflection. It is my personal journey of learning about who I am, what I value, and discovering how to be my true authentic self. Please Enjoy, Lesley Lesley Hawkins is a keynote speaker, leadership strategist, and storyteller who believes growth happens in the everyday moments that define w...