How does one break on through to the other side? But really - how do we foster bravery? Each episode, find out how innovators and trailblazers from every walk of life broke through in their chosen or created fields. A podcast meant to inspire, invigorate, inform and uplift.
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Fransi Weinstein on her multi-award-winning career in advertising, writing her book, ACCEPTANCE, and fighting Stage 4 Hormone-positive HER2-negative breast cancer … with everything she’s got!
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LESLEY PARROTT on the Canadian agency scene during the brightest creative and production years, the rape and murder of her 11-year-old daughter Alison, and forgiveness
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Lesley Parrott on the Canadian agency scene during the brightest creative and production years, the rape and murder of her 11-year-old daughter Alison, and forgiveness. -- As always, thanks so much for tuning into Breaking Brave! If you like the show, please subscribe, review, and/or send us your suggestions or questions via the platforms below! Fo…
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JANINE MAXWELL on creating ‘Heart for Africa’ after coming face to face with abject poverty, girls having sex for food, and the decimation of a generation of Africans by HIV/AIDS.
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Komlanvi Dodjro on his inspiring journey from Togo to Canada, discovering how small steps can lead to big changes, his love of salsa dancing, awakening the inner health warrior, the healing power of Reishi ...
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Komlanvi Dodjro on his inspiring journey from Togo to Canada, discovering how small steps can lead to big changes, his love of salsa dancing, awakening the inner health warrior, the healing power of Reishi mushrooms, and the relevance of the hippo -- As always, thanks so much for tuning into Breaking Brave! If you like the show, please subscribe, r…
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QIN SUN STUBIS on her full-length historical memoir 'Once Our Lives', growing up in Shanghai during the Cultural Revolution, her honest father’s imprisonment and torture for the crime of using the wrong ...
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Cindy Gallop on RealWorldSex, the WHY behind #MakeLoveNotPorn, her TED Talk, Pro-sex, Pro-porn, and Pro-knowing the difference.
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Dr. Ben Bravery returns to talk about the North American reaction to his book ‘The Patient Doctor’, his recent health scare, compassion in medicine, and the messy realities of bowel cancer.
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Layne on their mission to create a more inclusive, accepting, and compassionate world, advocacy for change, raising over 40 million dollars for charity, DEIB, life lessons on the back of a tampon box and ...
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Energetic, trustworthy and inspiring, Layne, The Auctionista is an accomplished entertainer in the fundraising and event space. They have over 1,300 successful events under their belt and has raised over $40 million dollars for charities across North America. Layne has been leading the wave of philanthropy-based entertainment for over a decade. An …
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Mike Fata on weighing 300 pounds, struggling to find the energy to work and to see his own future, making something out of nothing, hard work, multiple 9-figure business exits, and living his best life ...
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Tara Milburn on using business as a force of good, the co-existence of people, profit, and planet, building a purpose driven business, giving up the golden handcuffs and treating people with respect.
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Jill Bodak returns to talk about the last day with her Dad after he accessed Medical Assistance in Dying, grief, death, personal growth, 'microdosing mortality', and the missing link in wellness.
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KAREN CONTI on her new book 'Killing Time with John Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row', her quest to end capital punishment, trips to death row, sexist backlash, and forming ...
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Karen Conti on her new book 'Killing Time with John Gacy: Defending America's Most Evil Serial Killer on Death Row', her quest to end capital punishment, trips to death row, sexist backlash, and forming a relationship with her sociopathic client. -- This episode of Breaking Brave is brought to you by: SOULSNACKS! Soul snacks are single ingredient, …
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ANGELA RASPASS on inspiration, the next chapter in business, deepening your impact, women's ADHD, and so much more!
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IBM's Global Digital Sales Agile Lead, ANTHONY COPPEDGE, on empathetic leadership, not wasting the pain of abuse, replacing lies with truth, and so much more!
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IBM's Global Digital Sales Agile Lead, ANTHONY COPPEDGE, on empathetic leadership, not wasting the pain of abuse, replacing lies with truth, and so much more! -- As always, thanks so much for tuning into Breaking Brave! If you like the show, please subscribe, review, and/or send us your suggestions or questions via the platforms below! For more fro…
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Internationally renowned entrepreneur JULIE COLE, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels on humbly starting a multimillion-dollar business from the basement, juggling 6 children, her community of loyal customers ...
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Internationally renowned entrepreneur Julie Cole, co-founder of Mabel’s Labels on humbly starting a multimillion-dollar business from the basement, juggling 6 children, her community of loyal customers, building a life beyond labels, and so much more! -- As always, thanks so much for tuning into Breaking Brave! If you like the show, please subscrib…
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Global Creativity Specialist ALAN INY on risk taking, the role of AI, always starting with doubt, the importance of an uncertainty advantage, and so much more!
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Global Creativity Specialist ALAN INY on risk taking, the role of AI, always starting with doubt, the importance of an uncertainty advantage, and so much more! -- As always, thanks so much for tuning into Breaking Brave! If you like the show, please subscribe, review, and/or send us your suggestions or questions via the platforms below! For more fr…
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LIBBY WILDMAN on the importance of community, being a woman in business, vulnerability, financial independence and so much more!
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LIBBY WILDMAN is at the intersection of expertise, wisdom, curiosity and compassion where we meet Libby. A trusted counsel with over three decades of experience, she not only cares deeply about her clients but is very committed to ensuring they are safe, informed and secure. Libby listens like no one else does. She listens to ensure her clients are…
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A Message of EXTREME GRATITUDE! Thank you so much to our listeners and our guests.
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Thank you! Happy holidays, New Year, -- As always, thanks so much for tuning into Breaking Brave! If you like the show, please subscribe, review, and/or send us your suggestions or questions via the platforms below! For more from Marilyn Barefoot or to get in touch with her directly, please connect via: Marilyn's website: https://marilynbarefoot.co…
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Lifelong stutterer turned International Motivational Speaker JOZE PIRANIAN, on overcoming our own "inner stutters", unlocking our true potential, and so much more!
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Joze Piranian is a lifelong stutterer turned International Motivational Speaker helping people who hold back turn fear into action so that they overcome their “inner stutter” and unlock their true potential in life. By empowering others to own their uniqueness and conquer their obstacles, Joze delivers transformational experiences allowing his audi…
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The "Prison Professor" LEO HYLTON on atonement, redemption, getting his PHD, making a difference from his prison cell, and so much more!
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EMILY O'BRIEN on being a formerly incarcerated entrepreneur, starting her popcorn business from behind bars, the importance of second chances, and SO much more!!!
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If you like what you hear, get in touch and stay connected with Marilyn here: Direct from Emily, in her own words: Incarceration Inspiration I went to prison on a mission. A mission to change myself and a mission to make a difference. I didn't know how I’d make a difference at the time, but I knew I would find something I cared about that would ben…
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Reconstructive Plastic surgeon DR. JOE DUSSELDORP on disruptive advancements in medicine, cutting edge clinical practice, the misnomer that is "cosmetic" surgery, why plastic surgery is not so plastic ...
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Dr Joe Dusseldorp is a Reconstructive Plastic Surgeon. He completed his specialist training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, and graduated with Honours from University of Sydney Medical School. Joe didn’t always know he wanted to be a surgeon, but when he unexpectedly discovered more about his family history, you can see it’s not…
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CLAUDIA CHAN on her trailblazing work in coaching, her journey of transformation as an Asian woman, societal expectations vs. personal happiness, empowerment, self-discovery, and so much more!
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CLAUDIA CHAN is a Chinese woman who came to Canada from Hong Kong when she was 11. She never thought she'd stand on global stages to speak, let alone winning an international speaking competition. Claudia is a life coach now, who specifically caters to other Asian Women. For more from Claudia and to get in touch with her directly, please connect vi…
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LEISSE WILCOX on turning sabotage into success, closing the gap between self worth and net worth, healing your relationship with yourself, emotional health, self love, and so much more!
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As a passionate speaker, 2x best-selling international author, cancer survivor, and results-focused strategic life and business coach, Leisse Wilcox works with purpose-driven leaders and executives who are ready to close the gap between self-worth and net-worth. As an industry expert who turns self-sabotage into success in each of those foundationa…
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Artist CAROL CURRIE on the collaboration between Artist and Sculptor, collaborating with her husband, tactile living paintings, her love of nature, the undiagnosable mass on the left side of her brain ...
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Carol’s artistic focus is the rendering of a contemporary landscape: modern in its simplified, barren approach. The work evokes an abstract and interpretative quality created by the disparity between starkness and hyperrealism, with a specialty in geological forms of Georgian Bay, including Killarney, La Cloche Mountains and the North Channel, Lake…
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AMAL MASRI on the impact of racial and gender bias in the workplace, how we can do better, and so much more!
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Amal Masri is a purpose-driven executive with 15 years of experience driving business growth strategies in the financial services industry. She is also the Founder of #FixTheBrokenRung, the only campaign that addresses the combined impact of racial and gender bias in the workplace by targeting the first level promotion. In both roles, Amal mobilize…
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LUAN LAWRENSON-WOODS on her battle with breast cancer, mastectomy, breast reconstruction, and REWRITING her life as podcast creator and host of Rewritten Me.
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In 2017 Luan Lawrenson-Woods was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was absolutely devastated to learn she needed a mastectomy. She had no idea about the different types of reconstruction and didn't know anyone who'd had a reconstruction. As a result, Luan created a community that supports and empowers women who want to know more about reconstructio…
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Founder of SoYoung CATHERINE CHOI on her journey from emptiness & addiction to love, success, & thriving entrepreneurship
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Catherine Choi is the founder of SoYoung, a heart centred consumer products brand which offers beautiful and functional bags for life on the go. What is unique about SoYoung is that it has also become a voice for healing and transformation, where Catherine shares her story of turning pain into purpose, starting with her recovery from drug addiction…
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FRANCINE MBVOUMBO on the VITAL importance of intergenerational connection, why mentorship matters and what it really means, tips for stepping out of your comfort zone, and so much more!!!
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Francine is the Founder and Strategic Leader of Mothers to Daughters (M2D), a for-impact organization focused on helping bridge the intergenerational gap between younger women and more experienced women and spark lasting personal and professional relationships among them. Launched in 2020, the organization has hosted over 30 virtual events and offe…
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Steven Matthew Clark on his journey to understand himself better, supporting healing and positive change in the system of mass incarceration, the Awakening Exchange, and the most pressing challenges faced ...
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On July 10th 2023, Steven Matthew Clark will be the first person to start a PhD program from a maximum-security prison. Since he was first incarcerated, Steven began taking responsibility for the choices that landed him in prison; Steven's been involved with education and programs that have transformed his life. He has earned an Associate's degree …
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Chief Digital Officer at Deloitte TERRY STUART on THE AWESOME MUSIC PROJECT, the healing power of music, music's impact on mental health, mental health advocacy, and so much more!!!
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A suicide in your social circle can be jarring. When suicidal ideation hits closer to home, it can change your world. It happened to TERRY STUART. A senior partner at Deloitte Canada, he had experienced his own challenges with anxiety and depression, but nothing prepared him for the realization that someone he loved was considering ending their lif…
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Founder of Awakened Learning Dr. DEENA KARA SHAFFER on the nature of learning itself, learning strategies, holistic learning, the connection between learning and mental health, why she teaches parents ...
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Dr. Deena Kara Shaffer helps learners of all ages experience less suffering and more motivation in their learning—whatever it is they want to learn. Deena supports parents and chosen families to learn how to help their kids—of all grades and years—struggle and suffer less in school. Deena helps educators, advisors, and administrators re-approach ho…
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Founder & CEO of Free 3D Hands MAT BOWTELL on embracing change, manufacturing joy, the importance of innovation, accessibility, affordability, reducing the cost of assistive tech, & so much more!
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Mat Bowtell is the founder and CEO of Free 3D Hands, an Australian charity that designs and 3D prints hands and assistive devices. The hands are provided for free, to children and adults all around the world and they even pay the postage! Mat freely shares his designs under an open-source licence so others can make and repair their own devices and …
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Veteran award-winning producer/director/writer BARRI COHEN on her latest feature doc Unloved: Huronia's Forgotten Children, her personal connection to the film's subject matter, family secrets, true advocacy ...
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BARRI COHEN is an award-winning writer, director and producer of documentary films. Among her awards and nominations are those for her feature doc, Toxic Trespass: Children’s Health and the Environment (WGC winner), and the recently co-produced Phyllis Ellis film, Toxic Beauty – which garnered an International Emmy nomination and several CSA awards…
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Author, Speaker, & daughter of Holocaust survivors, DEBORAH LEVISON on ending generational trauma , survival and so much more!
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Deborah's life has two parts: the first in Canada, where she grew up, and the second in Connecticut, where she lives with three children, two doodles, and one husband. Both places feel like home for her, and in both she's been lucky enough to pursue her passion: story-telling. Back in Toronto, Deb attended the Royal Conservatory of Music and the Un…
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The incredible SHANTELLE BISSON on why children's cancer is SO worthy of your attention, the unique pressures women face today, what we can do about it, and so much MORE!
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Shantelle Bisson is a published author, small business owner, and author of three books; two of which are Best Sellers. Shantelle's books include tips to help readers get through life with more calm, and teach them how to relate, communicate, and get closer to their kids, life partners, and themselves. Shantelle strives to help people feel empowere…
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An UPDATE from JOHN CULLEN: Founder of "IT'S JUST PARKINSON'S"!
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The EDWARDS FAMILY returns! An update from Stan, Tammy, and their two amazing sons, LOGAN & ZAC!
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Stan Edwards is an Ironman competitor. He had a massive heart attack while out for a bike ride.. He was clinically dead for 33 minutes and has made a full recovery. His story is incredible. Since Stan was in a coma for several weeks, his wife Tammy and their two sons, Logan and Zac are a great addition to the conversation, adding details and perspe…
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Dr. Ben Bravery on his battle with cancer, how it changed his perspective on medicine & patient care, why our medical system needs to change, his brand new book, and so much more!
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KATE & KENT HAMMOND on the search for meaning after losing their one-year-old boy and so much more...
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Kate Hammond is a teacher, writer, and the forever mama to Miles, her one-year-old son who passed away in February 2021. Kate & Kent Hammond live in ON, Canada and we are thrilled to share that they have recently expanded their family, with the birth of their brand new baby mere months ago. For more from Kate & Kate Hammond, please connect via: www…
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ANDREA DALZELL on being the first-ever registered nurse in a wheelchair in New York state, why disability is NOT a lack of capability, her commitment to helping others with disabilities, and SO MUCH MORE ...
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Andrea Dalzell is a phenomenal and passionate Registered Nurse, a highly active Healthcare Advocate, Disability Rights Influencer, and most importantly, a strong Survivor! Andrea Dalzell was born and raised in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Brooklyn, New York. At the early age of five, Andrea was diagnosed with transverse myelitis, an inflam…
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Four time Olympic Medalist SILKEN LAUMANN on overcoming profound adversity after her accident, perseverance, the triumph of the human spirit, and so much more!
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From broken bones and shredded muscle to Olympic glory… Silken's story is one of courage, perseverance and the triumph of the human spirit. In May 1992, just 10 weeks before the Olympic Games, Silken Laumann was injured in a brutal rowing accident that left her right leg shattered and useless. Reigning world champion in Single Sculls rowing, Silken…
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Jill Bodak on her father’s decision to access MAID and end his suffering. A story of joy, terror, grief, unshakeable love, and so much more!
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Jill Bodak is a Manual Osteopath, Writer, Speaker and Anatomy Educator in Toronto, Ontario. Her debut non-fiction work, "Loved Into Being" is a brave and honest depiction of life after stroke through the eyes of a daughter. In it we learn about the ways that the sharp and clinical elements of her personality bump up against her softer, feeling self…
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A brief holiday message for our cherished listeners - Happy Holidays!
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A brief holiday message for our cherished listeners directly from host, Marilyn Barefoot - Happy Holidays! -- This episode of Breaking Brave is brought to you by: SOULSNACKS! Soul snacks are single ingredient, eco conscious dog and cat treats! Sourced directly from farms in Ontario and wrapped in fully compostable packaging. Treating your pets neve…
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Award-winning Actress, Writer, Director & Author, KATIE BOLAND on her directorial debut, sobriety, bravery, mental health, and so much more!!!
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Today's episode features an in-depth conversation on a wide range of topics with Award-winning Actress, Writer, Director & Author, KATIE BOLAND. Chosen by Elle Canada as one of the three Canadians to watch, as an actress she has more than 80 credits to her name. A multiple award winner, she’s won a Canadian Screen Award, was a TIFF Rising Star, a B…
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CEO, DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK, NEIL HETHERINGTON RETURNS! An update from Neil on the state of food insecurity, poverty's link to affordable housing, the pandemic's impact on the food bank, the nature of real ...
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Neil Hetherington joined Daily Bread Food Bank as CEO in January 2018. Daily Bread Food Bank supplies fresh and shelf-stable food to more than 130 member agencies across Toronto, supports 175 food programs, and is a national leader in research that examines the causes and impacts of food insecurity. Neil began his career in project management at Tr…
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DR. DANIEL KALLA RETURNS! On his latest books, life as Head of Emergency at St. Paul's Hospital, and so much more!
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Author Daniel Kalla produces engrossing novels with an intensity that matches the challenge of his other role as an ER physician at a major downtown teaching hospital. His medical thrillers focus on themes that lie at the heart of his professional life, delving into topics as diverse as pandemics, superbugs, addiction, DNA evidence and patient abus…
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ALANNA NATHANSON & NATALIE ARMATA on owning one of the only female-founded agencies in North America, bravery, decency, creativity, and so much more!
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ALANNA NATHANSON and NATALIE ARMATA are the CO-CEOs AND CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICERs at G&G Advertising. Alanna is one of those rare creatives that actually loves business, so… she started one. Pre-G&G, she’s grown brands in every category, while winning a multitude of top industry awards. Today, she’s proud to have helped build G&G into an A-list indie…
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Speaker, Author, & CEO RON TITE! On what defines great marketing, bravery in business, stand-up comedy, innovation's connection to bravery, and SO MUCH MORE!!!
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Named one of “Top 10 Creative Canadians” by Marketing Magazine... A best-selling author, speaker, producer, and entrepreneur, Ron Tite has always blurred the lines between art and commerce. He has been an award-winning advertising writer and creative director for some of the world’s most respected brands including Air France, Evian, Fidelity, Hersh…
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International Bestselling Author SAMANTHA BAILEY on the brutal business of publishing, carving a unique path, bravery's connection to risk-taking, and so much more!
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Samantha M. Bailey is the USA TODAY and #1 nationally bestselling author of WOMAN ON THE EDGE, which has sold in eleven countries to date. Her psychological thriller debut received a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly and was a PW Best Books Pick of the Week. It was also the December Fiction Book of the Month at Indigo Books and the Shopper’s D…
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