Angela and Trevor are back for a check in episode, and there is so much ground to cover! We start with exciting updates from Trevor’s entrepreneurship journey and book readings, and Angela begins holding her breath for a “Polar Bear and Walrus” sequel. Then it’s time to delve into big themes that came up this season as 20 wonderful neighbours share…

At the age of five, Matthew Jensen had already begun displaying signs of the powerful confidence, dedication, and intuition with which he would obsessively pursue a multitude of dreams and careers. From a performing magician to a recording rap artist, graphic designer, marketing innovator, and social media creator…a common thread is his tendency to…

Steve Foran speaks on the importance of gratitude to help us lead happier, more energetic lives and organizations. After completing research on the topic during his MBA, the potential benefits struck Steve as so compelling that he decided to leave electrical engineering behind and make it his literal business to coach leaders on the skill of gratit…

Robbie Song has a history of pursuing business opportunities that bring him and others joy, but he never expected this would lead him to transition from a career in engineering to become the owner and lead instructor of a pole dance studio. In this lively chat, Robbie shares why he decided to “run away to join the circus”, stories from intense trai…

Gayathri Shukla & Anshu Stephen are making the world a better place by practicing and teaching empathy. In this special conversation, we get to learn about Empathy Week - a unique Calgary-wide (and online!) event that cannot be missed, how Gayathri and Anshu came to be part of it, and the most challenging and rewarding parts of empathy work. As a c…

Jacqueline Conway has loved to explore her many passions as a dancer/fashion enthusiast/music festival promoter/branding strategist and more, but she‘s also struggled with spreading herself too thin. In this episode, she shares how shifting to a goal-oriented mindset has empowered her to focus on what matters most and truly thrive. At the center of…

Danielle Gaucher has felt the powerful impact that processing repressed emotions can have on well-being. From her full life as a married mother of five, experienced counsellor, and certified fitness trainer, it was possible for her to think she’d left all the trauma of her past behind… yet her body kept finding ways to tell her otherwise. In this i…

Merritt Minnemeyer coaches purpose-driven leaders to build full lives of meaning and positive impact. In this episode, we explore the winding journey that helped her gain a deep understanding of her own soul purpose, from an early start in acting and founding a theatre company through starting to settle into family life, all before the tragic passi…

As founder and director of the Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary, Georgina De Caigny has made it her life mission to protect wolfdogs- both rescuing them and educating visitors about these majestic and often misunderstood animals. In this episode we follow the totally uncharted path that led her to start a non-profit and shape her life around this wild ca…

Alex Lang has an extraordinary ability to get the most out of life. This was already evident when he worked as a mining engineer, disregarding comfort and convenience for the sake of adventure, and seizing every opportunity to travel the world. It has become even more obvious in his current life, as he’s overcome severe health challenges to become …

Steve Barendregt faced unfortunate life challenges from an early age, yet a remarkably positive mindset allowed him to overcome the odds and ultimately forgive, gathering significant wisdom and allies along the way. We are thrilled to hear fascinating anecdotes that span such an interesting life, from using humour and cleverness to cope through a d…

As Founder of DREROC Marketing Strategy, Diana Rocca helps companies of all sizes to communicate genuinely through branding that is rooted in purpose. Her calm self-awareness shines through in this conversation as we explore her path into this field, how she guides businesses to identify their why, and strategies for seeking external validation wit…

Matteo Esposito, a playwright, student, and avid fan of theatre, is on a mission to make people think. In this chat, he shares his passion for telling stories that put a mirror up to society, inviting audiences to step out of their comfort zone and try on a new perspective. As a person with autism, he feels a particular responsibility to challenge …

Stephanie Olivella has had a rollercoaster journey through the education system. In this chat, she opens up about developing resilience through challenging early school years and the huge difference that a more flexible environment had on her learning. We are fascinated by the winding path that brought her to become a teacher, her experiences with …

Maliyah Chung - high school student, entrepreneur, and budding philanthropist - has become an expert at helping others by doing what she loves. In this episode, we host Maliyah and her mom Farah and learn how they transformed a basic school project into a full jewellery shop that is beautiful both inside and out. Today, Maliyah continues to bring j…

Ryan Bicknell has so very many stories to tell as he graciously takes us on a whirlwind tour of his extraordinary life. We start with his family history in Uganda with characters ranging from Mother Teresa (literally) to dictator Idi Amin, come to learn of the serious lifestyle change created by his family’s move to Canada when he was young, and de…

Zachary Champoux is a vegan, entrepreneur, and animal rights activist, so its no surprise that the conversation turned deep quickly when he joined INP for one of our richest episodes yet. Zach’s passion for preventing the cruel treatment of non-human animals is transparent, and in this chat we experience it through his enthusiasm for creating aware…

Angela and Trevor return after the holiday break and find that there is so much to catch up on. There have been some very exciting developments in Trevor’s life, and they don’t even include the official launch of his first book! Yes - the much awaited “Polar Bear and Walrus Find Their Hearts” is now available for purchase, and with this huge milest…

Masoud Shahanaghi works as a massage therapist, though this is just the latest of many positions he’s held in his life including software developer, night watchman, auditing intern, project manager, sales rep, and business owner. In this conversation we wonder at the thoughtful approach that he’s applied to find meaning in his occupations, allowing…

Karen Kessler - Leadership Coach, Author, and Community Builder - stuns us with the frequency of truth bombs dropped in this episode. It’s immediately clear that her intensive research and decades of experience have developed into real wisdom as Karen shares striking ideas from her book, “Stop Flocking Around: What Alex the Albatross Can Teach You …

Nick Blais, award-winning Theater Designer, sets a compelling stage indeed as he joins us in this episode. We begin with curiosity about just how he found himself in this elite field, and find a great opportunity to reflect on topics like confidence (moving from faux to borrowed to earned), the ebbs and flows of passion, and the hunt for inspiratio…

Dr. Kim Mayville imparts some serious wisdom in this call as we delve deep into her impressively diverse experience through life in the medical field. Following a crushing reality check of Grey’s Anatomy, Kim shares insightful and fun stories about what working in a hospital has really been like through her experiences as a nurse, medical student, …

Angela and Trevor take this moment to reflect on the first 14 weeks of Inspiring Neighbours Podcast. They marvel at the remarkable guests they’ve hosted and pause to appreciate them for opening up and sharing their stories so generously. As they reminisce about impactful takeaways from these conversations, a few hints are dropped about the future o…

Valentina Gonzalez has a wonderful way of looking upon daily life, infusing meaning, warmth, and wonder into her own experience and the experience of those around her. In this cozy chat, we get to hear about the powerful sense of unity she enjoyed as a child and remark upon how love, loss, and distances have only made it stronger. In fact, we find …

Marcy Barbaro, writer and co-founder of Working Writers Co, joins us in this whopper of an episode full of insights on the writing process, positive aging, body positivity, and some (fun!) strategies for managing conflict. A storyteller from an early age, Marcy’s path has taken many turns to make her into the deeply empathetic, confident and sincer…

Alex Morin has lived many distinct lives, and grown all the wiser by fully experiencing every one. We’re enthralled with the wonderful stories he shares in this warm chat, as we imagine the boy soprano performing at the Opera, growing into a renegade student with a love of literature, transforming into a budding rock star, becoming a leader in the …

We are thoroughly intrigued and entertained by the one-of-a-kind Richard Saad as we take this opportunity to investigate his pure, lifelong passion for learning. Richard reminisces on the deep curiosity he developed for movies at an early age and we’re amazed at his dedication even then to discover more about this magical art form. We reflect on th…

Malu Satyro regales us with the story of her life in this rich two-episode series. We discuss her talent for building community and the positive impact this had on company culture, as well as the devastation she felt leaving the company she’d helped to build. Then, just as she was starting to shift her dreams once again, she was faced with the trau…

Malu Satyro regales us with the story of her life in this rich two-episode series. We start from her early life in Brazil, where big dreams fueled her to pursue a career in dance against all odds. Her passion and determination only grew from there, but the dream shifted as her love carried her to Canada, where she and her husband would start a fami…

Edna Keep has created remarkable success in her life by taking on multiple transformational leaps: the latest, from Real Estate Investor and Wealth Coach to full-time Mindset Mentor. Her powerhouse personality comes through in this chat, as she shares her journey from young motherhood with limited employment options to building and exiting multiple…

We have the wonderful pleasure of meeting Silvana Echeverri, pediatric physiotherapist and owner of multiple Kids Physio clinics. Silvana’s passion for leveraging physiotherapy to improve the lives of children, parents, and her colleagues is energizing. She shares how she came upon her calling unexpectedly, then went out of her way to open her own …

Malcolm Fletcher walks us through his compelling life-long journey with meditation in this serene, thought-provoking episode. He contemplates the passion that drove him to take risks as an earnest student from “down under”, travelling far to learn from master teachers, and the unexpected turning point that would lead him to become the Founder of St…

Alex Solano joins us remotely from the city of dreams, indulging our quest to unravel the mystery of her powers. Angela has long been a fan of her younger sister’s determination to live life on her own terms, consistently amazed at her ability to make the unlikely happen. In this call we explore how these special qualities have led Alex down a chal…

D’Arcy Henneberry, entrepreneur behind Imagine Consulting and Mortgage Pal, graces us with a visit to the studio. He shares many fun stories as we investigate his joyful approach to life and the amazing ease with which he makes big decisions- finding that even as a child, D’Arcy knew better than to sweat the small stuff. He reflects on the importan…

Laura Cepeda, spiritual center and motivating force behind Inspiring Neighbours, bravely joins us as our very first guest. We delve deep and laugh often, exploring how her unique blend of wild energy and old wisdom have led her to soak up the best of life (and push others to as well!). We listen in awe as she opens up completely about how family li…

Trevor Doram, Co-Host and Creator of Inspiring Neighbours Podcast, reflects on the challenges and the power of staying true to yourself. Angela asks about his recent quest to say yes to everything, and uses this opportunity to extract the pros’ secret to being funny. We find out the childhood book that Trevor just couldn’t bury.…

Angela Solano, Co-Host of Inspiring Neighbours Podcast, takes the hot seat as our first ever guinea pig / interviewee. As Trevor asks about her travels growing up and her responsibility being the oldest sibling, Angela recounts proud moments in her high school career and highlights how worried she was about Trevor before they even met.…