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Season 2 / Episode #30

Lawrence Berthelet

Quotes about change: "On the other side of change is a new and improved change."

Lawrence Berthelet is a chemical engineer with a 35-year career in mining and manufacturing.  Growing up in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, he was no stranger to the mines and has had a successful career working in North America and globally in the mining industry.  Lawrence has always followed his curiosity, leading him to go back to school for an MBA and looking for different career experiences and offshore opportunities.

Just prior to the pandemic, he signed on to a 3-year commitment to work in Moscow as an executive with a Russian company.  Lawrence is a family man, but the pandemic made travelling to see his family or his family coming to visit him in Russia, difficult and nearly impossible. He talks about the challenges of being away from his wife and six children for such a long time.

He is taking Russian lessons and embracing the Russian culture and people.  Change can be uncomfortable, but there’s a part of Lawrence that likes being uncomfortable. He seeks that feeling to push himself forward and make change.

Season 2 / Episode #29

Jaclyn Mann

Jaclyn Mann has been on a 20-year journey to improve her health.  She was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease as a very young person and went through 3 major surgeries before she realized that she couldn’t rely on doctors to fix her.  She needed to do more for herself.

Jaclyn tried different alternative methods. The program “BodyTalk System” made all the difference – designed to treat the body and the mind as a whole focusing on inner wisdom.  

The deeper she got into healing, Jaclyn found she was improving not only her body, but her life.  “I learned that how I do one thing is how I do everything, so even a seemingly minor change can have a profound impact to my world.”

As an engineer, Jaclyn has approached her healing journey with facts and data.  Today, Jaclyn finds she is in more alignment with herself, both personally and professionally.

Season 2 / Episode #28

Joanne Paulson

Quotes about change: "You can't give up - bear down and re-build as you find the core."

Joanne Paulson is a writer, editor, and journalist.  She has always loved writing, and as a young child dreamed of becoming a war correspondent.

When she finished university, Joanne became a journalist for the Star Phoenix newspaper in Saskatoon Saskatchewan, a position she held for 25 years, covering real estate, business, the arts, and agriculture.  She left her position at the Star Phoenix when the internet started to have a significant impact on the newspaper industry and talks about her decision to leave. She took on other journalist positions, and through a series of events – both personal and professional – found herself in a very dark place.  Joanne describes how she spent 3 months hiding under her bed until one morning, her subconscious told her to smarten up.

She listened to that voice and went on to author four mystery romance novels, and her 5th will be released soon.

Season 2 / Episode #27

Sheri Benson

Quotes about change: "Change is like the ripples from a small pebble. You may not see where it ends but be okay that."

Sheri Benson was the CEO of the United Way of Saskatoon and Area.  Then she was nominated and ran in a federal election - and was elected as a Member of Parliament to the House of Commons. When that ended, she returned to her position as CEO of the United Way!

Sheri shares her incredible story of how her Mom influenced her career choice and that she never aspired to become a politician. There is no job description on how to be an MP, and Sheri describes what it’s like to show up your first day on the job and figure things out.  There were some surprises for her, and she figured out how to filter through the comments where everyone either loves what you’re doing, or quite the opposite.  

Sheri was a self-described “Princess of Process”, and the changes in her life have helped her to let go to get to what’s really important. She reflects on these changes, and every time she talks about them, a new insight is revealed.  

Season 2/ Episode #26

Leanne Bellegarde

Quotes about change: "Take time to take a breath and find a sense of self, place, and resilience."

Leanne Bellegarde is from Treaty 4 territory in south Saskatchewan and grew up in the northern community of Meadow Lake.  She tells us that she never grew up wanting to be a lawyer.  As a young Indigenous woman, she never saw lawyers who were Indigenous women – it’s true that you become what you see.  Looking back she is grateful to her many supporters and mentors including those who encouraged her to study Law. 

Leanne practiced law and is proud to have worked with the Government of Canada on the Treaty Land Entitlement Agreement.  She held a number of corporate positions and took a position to make changes from within the organization on Indigenous inclusion. 

When she left Potash Corp/Nutrien, she took some time to reflect and was very deliberate about deciding what was next for her.  Leanne describes the ways and techniques she used to get her to where she is today and the recognition that she is enough.  Leanne talks about her roots, retribution, reconciliation and reflection.  

Season 2 / Episode #25 

Tammy Sweeney

Tammy Sweeney is the new CEO of TCU Place, a convention and arts centre in Saskatoon. She accepted the position having never been to TCU Place, or to Saskatoon - a reality of applying for and accepting a position during COVID!  Another challenge has been trying to fit into a new community – virtually!

Tammy has had champions supporting her, and it wasn’t until recently that she recognized how valuable they were to her. These relationships have sustained her through the changes in her life, and she describes how the investment of cultivating these relationships has helped in her success.

Tammy has a background in human resources and is originally from the Niagara Region in Ontario. She shares her change journey of how she has transitioned to leading a major event centre in Saskatoon, including the personal and professional challenges along the way.

Season 2 / Episode #24 

Heather Persson

Quotes about change:  "No matter how good or positive change is, you're going to have flashes of grief."

Heather Persson, former Editor in Chief of the StarPhoenix and the Regina Leader Post, recently started her new position in the Office of the VP Research at the University of Saskatchewan as the Director of Research, Profile and Impact.

Heather describes how a teacher inspired her to become a writer which led her to journalism school. “Journalism is a calling;  it’s about helping people. There is a sense of purpose in the democratic process and in telling people’s stories.” Journalism took her to BC where she landed her first job. 

Married, Heather found herself in a relationship that she needed to leave – now! Her friends moved her out overnight. She left everything she had and knew and moved into a basement suite. It was exhausting, painful and humiliating. Heather talks about having a “Before” and an “After” – this part of her life is the “Before” and she is grateful as it taught her that she can face adversity and come out on the other side. Heather found powerful tools that helped her through this, and she shares what worked for her.

Season 2 / Episode #23 

Faith Bohn

Faith Bohn is the founder and owner of Down2Cookie.  The changes she’s made in her life have a common theme – choice.  Faith chose to move from Halifax to Calgary, leaving her Syrian Muslim family with the traditions and expectations of a young single woman.  She chose to marry a Lutheran Catholic and chose to change her career from a hairdresser to starting a cookie business.

Overnight, Faith and her husband’s family changed from one child to 3 with the birth of her twin boys. The twins have Down Syndrome, bringing changes to Faith she never expected.  Changes in perspective on what she thought being a Mom would be and a changing perspective on people with different abilities.  

She wants her boys to have choice in their lives, so she created Down2Cookie, a home-based baking business where people with Down Syndrome can work and gain experience.  Faith believes we shouldn’t take anything lying down – change is going to happen, and we can either let it tear us down or we learn and build from it. 

Artisan stuffed cookies can be ordered from Down2Cookie on Facebook.

Season 2 / Episode #22:

Laura Keegan

Quotes about change: “Empathy is challenged when there is such abundance and privilege.”

Laura Keegan grew up in a family of humanitarians, so it was no surprise to her that her life would be filled with giving back to others.  She did not have good grades coming out of high school, and it was through sheer determination that she achieved her Master’s in Social Work, International Development and Leadership from the University of Calgary.

Laura believes it’s everyone's job to be a change agent when the status quo isn’t good enough. She practices what she believes. Laura went with the Canadian Red Cross to Sierra Leone to help deal with Ebola and provided aid and preventative support for HIV in Papua New Guinea. In March 2020, she was part of a team that responded to the psychosocial needs of Canadians hospitalized after becoming infected with COVID aboard a cruise ship.

Laura talks about how different it is in a country like Canada when going through a pandemic as compared to West Africa – in fact, there is little to compare. Today, Laura continues to give back as the Director of Public Engagement with HIV Edmonton. She is strong, resilient, insightful, and has a call to action for us all.  

Season 2 / Episode #21

Garrett Lawless

Quotes about change: "Everybody is acting through their own horizon. If you can't understand what that person's horizon is, then you can't effectively interact with them."

Garrett Lawless describes his mid-life crisis at 19 when he was deciding on his career. He “wanted to be admired and wanted a high level of competency”, so he joined the army, having had no previous experience or even an interest in the military.  It wasn’t easy but he stuck with it – learning the resiliency and tenacity that would serve him well. 

He trained as a pilot and did a tour in Afghanistan.  Garrett describes what it was like in a war zone where everything matters, to coming home at Christmas and being worried about finding a parking spot.  After serving over 20 years with the military, Garrett became President of a Canadian regional airline in Northern Saskatchewan and founded CTS Aero, which provides proven innovation to pilot training.

He talks about the personal toll of 2 divorces – one from his wife and one from his business partners. Garrett has experienced much change in his life, and he approaches it with intellect and logic. His advice on change is not what you’d expect, and he shares how he believes we can drive meaning in our lives. 

Season 2 / Episode #20

Sheldon Dingwall

Quotes about change: "There are two currencies: money feeds your stomach and creativity feeds your soul."

Sheldon Dingwall is the Owner/Designer at Dingwall Guitars.  Music has always been a part of his life and he gave himself until the age of 25 to “make it in the biz” as a touring musician or he would do something else.

That something else turned into a hugely successful business designing and selling bass guitars. Sheldon has melded creativity with business savvy – not an easy task.  He made big moves throughout his career and describes how excitement at the outcome outweighs the fear.  Sheldon had major setbacks where he had to consider whether it’s all been worth it. Changes in his personal life forced him to ask difficult questions about himself.

Sheldon is always looking at how he can improve himself and his business.  This is a success story to be sure, with lots of star power, but Sheldon’s story is rooted in mentorship, gratitude, community, creativity, resiliency, and hard work.

Season 2 / Episode #19  

Patricia Katz 

Quotes about change:   “What if … people found ways to stay curious and open to new possibilities, to be as engaged as possible for as long as possible?"

Patricia Katz has had a successful career as an educator, author, speaker, columnist and consultant, helping people and workplaces enhance their productivity and delivering seminars on time, organization and stress management skills.  She is an inductee of the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame and is recognized as a strong supporter of professional and community organizations. 

Pat's business and personal life were thriving; she had a great family and was spending time travelling with her spouse. But Pat started to feel stuck and sensed that there was more. She took a pause and pursued a Master’s degree in Continuing Education with a focus on "time starvation".

Pat renamed and relaunched her business to help people, feeling overloaded, underappreciated, exhausted, and disheartened, to take a pause for renewal.  She shares how she used curiosity, mindfulness, and awareness to find what sparked her leading to a career and life transition. She did a TED talk on malaise – the experience of rusting out, coasting, and feeling stuck.   

Today, Pat is an accomplished watercolour artist - she found her spark.  She is in the process of making an important life transition as she shifts her time from her consulting and speaker business to her love and passion for art.

Season 2 / Episode #18

Jason Yochim

Quotes about change: "We will regret the opportunities we never jumped into."

Jason Yochim is a community and association leader. His career has been primarily in the real estate industry.  Jason made the transition into real estate from a steady paying job to 100% commission – talk about a vote of self-confidence and a leap of faith!

 As a real estate professional, Jason spent 13 years selling residential properties, and then moved to selling commercial properties which gave him back his weekends and evenings.  He was doing well, enjoying his work and his clients.One day he received a call from the real estate association saying they needed a replacement for the CEO position.  He had never been a CEO. How do you transition from being an expert at selling properties to managing people, budgets, and operations?

Jason talks about the adjustments he made, what he did to enhance his leadership skills, and how he learned to face challenges using a calm and cool approach even though that was not how he felt.

Jason is currently going through another life transition. His current goal is to help others become who they are meant to be through better leadership practices and skills.  

Season 2 / Episode #17

Serese Selanders

Quotes about change:  "If you feel handcuffed by societal rules,  take a step back and re-think what excites you."

Serese Selanders is the CEO and Founder of SolusGuard and Ora, companies that offer safety solutions to people living on their own and to businesses looking to keep their employees safe.

Serese worked in the banking and financial services for nearly 20 years.  She had a great boss, good pay and benefits, security, and worked for a great company. But she was feeling unfilled and unsettled.  

Then, her mother passed away.  Getting older and with health concerns of his own, her father wanted to continue to live independently. She wanted to help him and came up with a novel solution that allowed him to live the way he wanted.

Serese left the credit union and started a new tech company, It wasn't easy and she had to pull out her resolve and resilience to lead the business through tough times. Today Serese is leading a life of fulfillment.

Season 2/ Episode #16

Christine Hrudka

Quotes about change: "The worst is to be unhappy and stay.  Sometimes you need to create change."

Christine Hrudka graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in pharmacy.  She knew from the start that she wanted to own a pharmacy.  But she  was told flat out that, as a woman, she would never own her own store. Christine proved them wrong.  In fact,  she went on to own multiple chain and independent stores.  Christine’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to technology and software development and the roll out of new to market pharmaceutical products.

Christine has served on many Boards, including Vice Chair of the Canadian Pharmacy Association, appointed as the North American rep on the World Pharmacy Council, and is currently on the Minister Anand COVID Committee.

 Christine is an advocate for women in business and for women's health. She talks about the importance of mentors, both having one and being one.  She talks about tenacity, making mistakes and never giving up.  Christine also shares insights into her personal life and raising a blended family.

Season 2 / Episode #15

Robert Koenig

Quotes on change: “Trust yourself enough to know that it will all be okay.”

Robert (aka Bob) Koenig is the Chair of the Music Department at the University of California Santa Barbara. He tells us of humble beginnings in the small village of Englefeld, Saskatchewan, his family’s support of his musical gifts, and how his love for music and the piano led him to embracing change and taking chances. 

With the support of family, Bob left home at the age of 15 to live with his older brother in Vancouver to continue his studies in music.  From small town Saskatchewan to the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia to working at Julliard in NYC, Bob has never said no to change.  He has played in concert halls all over the world as a collaborative pianist, talks about pre-performance nerves, and tell us about one of favourite performances, which may surprise you.  

Bob has shifted to part-time performance and academia. He loves to teach and learn from students.  He tells his students to “Say yes to every opportunity and chance that comes your way because you never know what great experience will come from it that will change your life for the better.”  He shares stories about his personal life and his challenges coming out as a gay man to himself, spouse, family, friends, and his son.  

Season 2 / Episode #14

Kathy Bradshaw

Quotes about change: “We need to find pleasure in the small things”

As a child Kathy loved to draw although in high school she never took an art class.  She attended the University of Saskatchewan and worked towards a double major in physical education and art. She tells us why she dropped the arts degree and became a physical education teacher. She was a mom to her 3 boys, her husband had a busy career and she was teaching and coaching several sports at the senior and junior level. Life was busy. Years later in her teaching career, she took a community art class.  Her teacher saw her talent and encouraged her to paint more.

After 22 years, Kathy went back to university to complete her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree,  a 2 year program that she finished in one year by attending classes straight through without a break, and learning to paint fast – a technique she continues to use in her art.  Kathy’s decision to go back to school was “my search for truth, for becoming who I was inside, who I was meant to be and who I needed to be.  But also being the best version of that.”

Kathy returned to teach art in high school. She retired 4 years ago from teaching and is now a full time artist.  Her art is full of colour, energy, and beauty and is widely sought across Canada. 

In April 2020, the Bradshaws received devastating news that has turned the family world upside down. Kathy shares this for the first time publicly with our listeners, and tells us how this has changed her life and how she moves forward every day.  She sees colour differently.

Season 2 / Episode #13 

Caroline Brookfield 

Quotes about change:  “We sit in these boxes that everyone thinks we should sit in, yet everyone else is in their own box”

Ever wonder what makes stand-up comedians tick?  How do they do it? Where they get their courage?  And what if a stand up comedian is also a veterinarian and owner of several businesses? Meet Caroline Brookfield, public speaker, veterinarian and researcher, creativity facilitator, upcoming author,  small business owner, and stand-up comedian.

Caroline seeks change and is comfortable with it. Her approach to life is refreshing and inspiring. She knew she wanted to become a stand-up comedian which for many people would be a terrifying experience.  But for Caroline, she went into it wondering what could be the worst thing that could happen “…but, am I going to die?”. 

 She talks about how human beings have an inherent need to be liked and accepted by others, which stems from pre-historic times where humans needed to be surrounded by their tribe to survive.  This is a human trait that we do not need any more – it holds us back from trying new things because we might be judged or make a fool of ourselves.

Season 2 / Episode #12 

Evan Quick

Quotes about change: “If you’re not having fun, then what’s the point? I’m very serious about having fun”

Evan Quick has had a very practical approach to life, and it has taken him on some interesting adventures.  He has a fine arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan, but he didn’t believe he could make a living selling his art.  So, what to do? 

He loves to travel, and where can you make a good living that allows you to travel? A passenger agent for Air Canada was just the ticket – for 35 years.  During that time, Evan never really thought about pursuing his artistic passion. He was too busy raising a family, fundraising, and climbing Machu Picchu!

Evan was patient with himself, knowing that when the time was right, he would get back to his passion.  It’s not easy being patient with life – we want things now.  But Evan talks about how his patience with himself led him to a very fulfilling life after retirement. He has also learned to be patient with his art and finds that his ceramic sculptures have evolved and changed over time.  Evan was awarded the Les Potter Award for Excellence in Sculpture in 2019 at the Saskatchewan Craft Council’s Dimensions Exhibition.  

If you are wondering how to transition into your passion following a busy career, Evan has some excellent advice.  It has served him well, and he also shares insights into how he has navigated all the changes throughout his life and career.

Season 2 / Episode #11

Val Sluth

Quotes about change: “If I know I can do 80% of something then I will do it and figure out the other 20% later.”

Val Sluth is the owner of Praxis Consulting, a management consulting firm she started 20 years ago. She has grown it to be a very successful firm and currently has plans for expansion.

Val approaches life using her resiliency. She attributes her resiliency to having a humble upbringing. Coming from a relatively small city with not a lot of resources she had to make her own way to create opportunity.  Born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Val joined a synchronized swimming club in her youth. She was awarded a university scholarship in swimming which she admits, was the only way that she would attend post-secondary school. 

 After university, she started a job at Sask Sport then moved into the business world working at KPMG Consulting. Realizing there needed to be a balance or work and family life, Val left the security that KPMG gave her to start her company, Praxis Consulting. She saw the opportunity and reward that having her own company would bring her and she ran with it. Does this sound like you? Knowing that a change needs to be made because of imbalances in your life? 

 Val knows that if she can do something 80%, she will do it and will learn the other 20% along the way.  She wants to see change in the world and welcomes opportunities to volunteer in local and international communities. She says, “If we’re not a part of the change needed, then we are a part of the problem.” 

 Val gives advice on failing. She has failed and learned some important lessons. 

Season 2 / Episode #10 

Cam Broten

Quotes about change: “Sometimes we choose change and sometimes change chooses us.”

Cam Broten is the former Leader of the Saskatchewan NDP Party, and currently Executive Director of Saskatchewan Egg Producers.  Originally from Regina, Cam attended the University of Saskatchewan where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in international studies, and then a Master’s Degree in political science from Simon Fraser University.  He worked as a policy analyst with the provincial government, in the Department of Culture, Youth and Recreation, and later as a health policy manager with the Saskatchewan Medical Association.

Cam talks about why he got into politics and why it was important for him to serve – he was in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for nine years including three years as leader of the NDP Party.

Politics and government have certainly been part of his journey, and he talks about his early influences. Being a politician has an impact on family.  Cam and his wife have four daughters and it was and is important to him to be part of raising his family. He noticed the impact that politics was having on his family and knew he wanted to make change.

It was a big change when he left politics and Cam describes how his days are different and how he has adapted to that change in his current executive position.

Season 2 / Episode #9 

Tony Bidulka

Quotes about change: "Be prepared for the possibility that who you planned to be is different than who you are meant to be."

Tony Bidulka is an award-winning author of mystery, suspense and thriller novels. He has written 11 novels and has been nominated for several awards.  Flight of Aquavit was awarded the Lambda Literary Award for Best Men’s Mystery, making Tony the first Canadian to win in that category.

Born and raised on a farm, he knew early in life he didn’t want to take over the family farm.  So he went to school, got his teaching credentials, interned at a small school and learned it wasn’t for him. Are you in a job or a profession that isn’t right for you?  That’s exactly where Tony ended up after getting his teaching credentials. He quit and found a variety of jobs while he discovered himself. This led him to the decision to get more  education and become an accountant and corporate auditor for a public accounting firm.

Every year, Tony and his husband would sit on the beach and talk about their goals for the upcoming year.  Every year, Tony would say he wanted to be a writer.  Finally, his husband said,  “Do it!” That little spark of support gave Tony the courage to take the leap, quit his job, and start writing. Tony describes his first day as a writer on a Monday having quit his job on Friday.

Tony tells us what success means to him, and you might be surprised at what that is. He gives advice about following your passion, how to bring your passion into your life, and know if you are good at your passion. 

Season 2 / Episode #8

Monique Simair

Quotes on change: "Pain is the foundation of resiliency."

Monique Simair is the founder and owner of Maven Water and Environment.  She was recently named CBC Saskatchewan Future 40 Winner and received the 2020 Alumni of Influence Award from the University of Saskatchewan.

If there are no jobs, what do you do?  If you are Monique Simair, you start your own company.  But not before you get fired from your job! As a scientist, she analyzes everything, and it was no different when she was fired.  She describes how she found her brand by doing a personal inventory and it led to a transition in her career and her life.

Monique comes from a family of entrepreneurs (her brother co-founded Skip the Dishes). She started as a scientist, moved into academia, and positioned herself for success in starting her first company.  She sold her first business to a publicly traded company and grieved – not that she sold her company, but that she was letting go of a dream. We’ve all shared this in 2020 as we grieved for our dreams, had to let go of those dreams, and create new experiences.

Monique developed her resiliency by learning to fail and she has gotten better at it through training.  She also has a very unique way of creating her “To Do” lists and creating opportunity out of challenges.

Season 2 / Episode #7 

Chief Cadmus Delorme

Quotes on change: "You need to find purpose in making change."

Have you ever been in a position where you feel you weren't qualified and had to figure it out as you went? Cadmus Delorme is Chief of the Cowessess First Nation. He grew up there, could have pursued a pro-golf career in Arizona, but decided to stay home, get his education and was elected Chief immediately following university.  How do you lead a First Nation when you are so young and with very little political experience? 

Chief Delorme describes the role of a First Nations Chief – what it is and what it isn’t. He talks about how he relied on some of the older politicians and how he had to gain their respect. He describes the tools he used to make change, and how those tools have worked, and continue to work for him.

Episode 2 / Episode #6 

Betty-Ann Heggie

Quotes on change: “Ideas are like waves on a shore – they keep getting bigger and coming to you until you are forced to make change.”

Are you stuck in a job where you feel you’re getting stale?  Not sure when it’s the right time to make a move?  Betty-Ann Heggie was the Senior Vice-President with PotashCorp (now Nutrien). She loved her job - travel, good money, perks, the corner office.  But she felt she was getting stale, and something happened that made her life changing decision clear – it was time to move on.

 Betty Ann tells us about how she waited for the universe to bring the change she was waiting for, and when that didn’t happen, she needed to shed some armour.  As Betty-Ann transitioned from her corporate career to a distinguished speaker, author and mentor, she tells us how she shed that armour - her weight, the corner office, and the way she dressed.

Betty-Ann describes how sometimes change is forced on us – and we change without even realizing it – without a plan. We need to allow things to come to us, let go and find meaning in the change.

Season 2 / Episode #5 

Jacqueline Almeida

Quotes on change: "In spite of us resisting change, we are in search of it.”

Jacqueline was born in New York City, and moved with her family to their home country of Ecuador when she was 12.  At 21, she was divorced with 2 children and living with her parents.  She knew she wanted more and her vision was for a much different life.  

 She moved to Canada with her children and lived in a small town in Saskatchewan.  She was finishing her University course when she took advice from her mentor on career change and it led to her business in leadership, Alpha & Omega Strategies.

 Jacqueline talks about the 3 things that have guided and propelled her forward to where she is today.

Season 2/ Episode #4

Merry Christmas 2020 – A season for change

Catherine and Peggie wish you a Merry Christmas and talk about new Christmas traditions for a COVID Christmas and Holiday season.  They also share a little history of the podcast - how it all started.

Holidays are generally filled with both joy and  some anxiety. This year, feelings are amplified by the environment we find ourselves in.   We always strive to make the Christmas season memorable and warm with gatherings of friends and family, good food, and happy cheer.  This year, we need to make change and new traditions, using our creativity and imagination, that result in a happy but different holiday.  Stay the course, dream about nutcrackers and sugar plums, and give virtual hugs  to your loved ones.  Merry, merry!

Season 2 / Episode #3

Eric Gryba 

Quotes on change: “It's the down times that give you strength.”

Eric Gryba was born and raised in Saskatoon, and started playing hockey at a very young age. He knew getting a good education was key to his success after hockey, so he accepted a full ride scholarship at Boston University to play hockey and get his degree in business.

He played 7 years in the NHL and talks about how he started a business while playing professional hockey. Eric retired from pro hockey last year and tells listeners what he misses and doesn't miss about playing hockey. There is glamour, but it’s also a grind.

Eric shares how the lessons he learned have set him up for his next stage in life after hockey.

Season Two / Episode #2

Kellie Garrett

Quotes on change: “Tap into something that makes you feel good about yourself – it can help you weather something difficult.” 

Garrett describes herself as a hedonistic young woman who wanted to be a stay-at-home mom, but two boys with ADHD and one with autism cured her of that idea. Work was solace and she became a workaholic. At 38, she was a Vice President with Farm Credit Canada.  Along her journey, she learned self-awareness and how to marry self-care with ambition. She became an ardent proponent of mental health.

When Kellie knew it was time for a change, she  moved from C-suite to entrepreneur. She talks about the impetus behind this life transition, which involved three compelling reasons.  Today, Kellie Garrett is a speaker, executive coach, corporate director and leadership consultant.  She teaches the work of Brené Brown and has been named to Canada’s Top 25 Women of Influence.

SEASON TWO / Episode #1

Ty Herndon

Quotes on change: “There are miracles in change. It’s a river I float in now.”

Ty Herndon is an American country music singer, born in Alabama. He is a GRAMMY nominated and Dove Award-winning recording artist. Between 1995 and 2002, Ty charted 17 singles, including 3 Number 1’s and numerous top 10 hits, including “I Want My Goodbye Back” and “Living in a Moment”.  But Ty’s career stalled out - he wasn’t being true to his authentic self and had to deal with challenge and change. His story is about resilience and truth. In 2014, Ty was the first major male country music artist to publicly come out as gay.

Today, Ty is back in his groove, comfortable in his skin, thrilling fans with his music, and an advocate for the LGBTQ community. Look for his re-released Christmas album, “Regifted”, on ITunes and Spotify. “Re-gifted” is an album he made 20 years ago, with songs his grandmother sang, and released with an additional song, “Orphans of God”,with Kristen Chenoweth. You will love it!