From Rock Bottom to Rockin' It
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 151 ratingsFrom Rock Bottom to Rockin' It explores personal stories about those who hit absolute rock bottom. Then got back up, wiped off the dust, kicked failure to the curb, and now they’re rockin’ it like you’d never believe.
These interviews are intended to inspire, motivate, and give hope and vision to those in their rock bottom by sharing stories, tools, and the resources that our guests used to create their 'rockin' it' moments.
Host Eric Gilbert-Williams is a Canadian Entrepreneur who faced hardships as a youth like bullying, learning disorders, drugs, and crime before discovering success through his entrepreneurial pursuits. During his times through these teen social challenges, he found self-esteem and the passion to change his life through listening to the inspirational stories of others who overcame deep hardships to create great success in their lives.
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45: Teens & Parents, Mental Health, Drugs, & Healing as a Family Unit // The Story of Aaron Huey
February 09, 2022 17:26 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBAaron Huey has been working with children, teens, and parents for over 18 years. After ten years directing camps and empowerment programs around the world, Aaron opened Fire Mountain because he wanted to work with kids and families on a deeper level. Over the first few years of running programs like Teen Rites of Passage The Warrior Phoenix Challenge, and numerous cries for help from parents, Aaron realized the need to turn his efforts towards teens struggling with drugs, alcohol and the be...
44: Street Artist to Vice-President of Global Design Coca-Cola // The Story of James Sommerville
January 18, 2022 13:43 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBJames Sommerville is the Founder of KnownUnknown, the world’s first decentralized design community working with Fortune 100 brands on brand design assignments and NFTs, leveraging their utility token ($KUDOS). From 2013 to 2018, James was the VP Global Design for The Coca Cola Company, where he led the design innovation and identity programs for many billion-dollar iconic beverage brands. Prior to joining Coca-Cola, James was co-founder of Attik, a UK startup design firm that led the dig...
43: Re-Inventing Yourself Through Entrepreneurship // The Story of Bryan Clayton
December 23, 2021 17:23 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBBryan Clayton is the Co-Founder and CEO of GreenPal, an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the “Uber for lawn care” by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 100,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day. Before starting GreenPal, Bryan Clayton founded Peachtree Inc., one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee, growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue before it was a...
42: The Kid With No Chance Who Built A World Class Podcast // The Story of Justin Schenck
November 09, 2021 19:43 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBJustin Schenck is the host of the top-rated podcast the Growth Now Movement and founder of Growth Now, LLC which is a full-service podcast production and coaching company. He has been named a Top 8 Podcaster to follow by INC Magazine and chosen as an ‘Icon of Influence’ in the new media space. What started as a way to connect with top people and inspire others has become a way of life. Now getting played in over 100 countries every single week he is able to make a greater impact than he coul...
41: Coming Out as Gay, then Creating a World Class Impact for LGBTQ Communities // The Story of Arthur Woods
October 19, 2021 15:54 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBArthur Woods is a social entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ leader, working at the intersection of equity, inclusion and technology. He was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40 by BEQ. He is the author of the national best-selling book, Hiring for Diversity; he is a global keynote speaker, having delivered 3 TEDx talks; and has contributed to Harvard Business Review, FastCompany and Forbes. He is the Co-Founder of Mathison, a venture-backed technology platform equipping employers with everythi...
40: Sexual Assault Victim To Impact Entrepreneur // The Story of Carlie Rioux
September 14, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 56 MBCarlie Rioux is the founder of Thea Caye, a social enterprise creating stylish and functional beach bags while making a positive impact in the world by creating jobs for survivors of exploitation, using sustainable materials, using bio-degradable packaging, and working with unknown artists to help them build their rep. Through this venture, they can provide scholarships to the children of the survivors to help break the cycle of violence. They support the Drop-In center in Nepal so that pres...
39: Undercover to Fully Recovered, Former Police Officer Overcomes Addictions // The Story of Brock Bevell
August 10, 2021 13:21 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBBrock Bevell is a well-regarded family man with 7 children, six daughters and one son. He is a retired Police Officer who was run over on duty and ultimately retired from the injuries. The injuries caused him to endure numerous knee surgeries and constant rehabilitation. To deal with the pain, he was prescribed Opioids. After months and months of therapy, the department and doctors made the determination that his injuries would prevent him from doing the job effectively and could place other...
38: Bench Warmer to Pro Basketball Career, Author of 29 Books & 8,000 Videos // The Story of Dre Baldwin
July 06, 2021 17:11 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBDre Baldwin turned one year of high school basketball and a Division 3 college ball career into 9 years of pro basketball. In 2005, he began blogging and publishing to a new website called “YouTube.” That’s where the brand started. Dre created his first products in 2008, and introduced the phrase “Work On Your Game” in 2009. His first book “Buy A Game” published in 2010. Dre stopped playing basketball in 2015 – the same year he did the first of his 4 TEDxTalks. The daily Work On Your Game ...
37: From Depression to Passion, Winning a Film Festival, & 1.4 Million Followers // The Story of Zac Stracener
June 08, 2021 18:29 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBZac Stracener is a popular social media personality who gained his popularity for his videos with the theme of mental illness and anxiety. His TikTok account, Zac.Stracener, has over 1.4 million followers. One of his most well-known TikTok videos, which has the song "Overwhelmed" by Royal & the Serpent, earned more than 2 million views. Creating striking and poignant vignettes on TikTok, Zac has also proven himself with award-winning short films as well as engaging commercial pieces. Bring...
36: Creator of Digital Human Cardiac Coach // The Story of Marie Johnson
May 10, 2021 20:15 - 65.5 MBMarie Johnson is the co-creator of Nadia, the first AI digital human for service delivery and the creator of the AI digital human cardiac coach. She is a writer, commentator and international speaker on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cyber, technology, ethics and the human experience. Her expertise is the human interface in complex servicing systems. Described as a “public entrepreneur”, “crazy brave”, Marie is a trailblazer with a track record for tackling wicked problem...
36: Chronic Heart Conditions to the Worlds First AI Powered Health Care // The Story of Marie Johnson
May 10, 2021 20:15 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBMarie Johnson is the co-creator of Nadia, the first AI digital human for service delivery and the creator of the AI digital human cardiac coach. She is a writer, commentator and international speaker on artificial intelligence, digital transformation, cyber, technology, ethics and the human experience. Her expertise is the human interface in complex servicing systems. Described as a “public entrepreneur”, “crazy brave”, Marie is a trailblazer with a track record for tackling wicked problem...
35: WW2 Child Survivor, Billion Dollar Tech Mogul, & Inspired Philanthropist // The Story of Dame Stephanie Shirley
April 14, 2021 14:29 - 1 hour - 59 MBDame Stephanie Shirley CH is a successful IT entrepreneur turned ardent philanthropist. Having arrived in Britain as an unaccompanied child refugee in 1939, she started what became Xansa plc (now part of the Sopra Group) on her dining room table with £6 in 1962. In 25 years as its Chief Executive, she developed it into a leading business technology group, pioneering new work practices and changing the position of professional women (especially in hi-tech) along the way. Her Dameship in the M...
35: Jewish WW2 Survivor, Billion Dollar Tech Mogul, & Inspired Philanthropist // The Story of Dame Stephanie Shirley
April 14, 2021 14:29 - 59 MBDame Stephanie Shirley CH is a successful IT entrepreneur turned ardent philanthropist. Having arrived in Britain as an unaccompanied child refugee in 1939, she started what became Xansa plc (now part of the Sopra Group) on her dining room table with £6 in 1962. In 25 years as its Chief Executive, she developed it into a leading business technology group, pioneering new work practices and changing the position of professional women (especially in hi-tech) along the way. Her Dameship in the M...
34: Leading a City out of Rock Bottom, Building Calgary 2.0
March 23, 2021 10:59 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBZane Novak is our very first returning guest and we are so glad to have him back on our show. If you haven’t listened to his story yet, please check out his interview - Episode 12: Double Family Tragedy To CEO & Political Influencer // The Story Of Zane Novak. He is currently running for mayor and hoping to win the election this coming October in Calgary. You can get to know more about his platform and vision for Calgary by visiting his website: Zane4Mayor.ca Twenty years ago, Zane Novak m...
33: $2 Billion in Sales while Persisting through Tragedy & Towards Positive Change // The Story of Jas Takhar
March 09, 2021 18:05 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBToronto native, Jas Takhar, has been in the sales and service industry for over 25 years. Soon after deciding to try his hand in real estate, he co-founded the REC, and in the course of 15 years, has successfully propelled his team to the 1st place position in Canada under Royal LePage. With 25 realtors and 10 support staff, the team advises and assists over 700 buyers, sellers and investors, yearly, across the Greater Toronto Area, resulting in a total of over $1.5B in transactions. Jas’ ...
32. World Dance Champion & Sexual Assault Survivor // The Story of Anya Katsevman
February 10, 2021 17:13 - 58.1 MBAnya Katsevman is an acclaimed award-winning dancer and performer with over 20 titles in the International Latin circuit. Her many international performance credits include tours with well known shows such as Burn the Floor and Dancing With the Stars. Together with partner Luis Aguilar she also holds numerous titles in salsa. Among them, she is a two-time World Champion as well as the San Francisco International Salsa Congress and New York Salsa Congress Champion. Anya is a passionate teac...
32: World Dance Champion & Sexual Assault Survivor // The Story of Anya Katsevman
February 10, 2021 17:13 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBAnya Katsevman is an acclaimed award-winning dancer and performer with over 20 titles in the International Latin circuit. Her many international performance credits include tours with well known shows such as Burn the Floor and Dancing With the Stars. Together with partner Luis Aguilar she also holds numerous titles in salsa. Among them, she is a two-time World Champion as well as the San Francisco International Salsa Congress and New York Salsa Congress Champion. Anya is a passionate teac...
32. Anya Katsevman: World Dance Champion & Sexual Assault Survivor
February 10, 2021 17:13 - 58.1 MBAnya Katsevman is an acclaimed award-winning dancer and performer with over 20 titles in the International Latin circuit. Her many international performance credits include tours with well known shows such as Burn the Floor and Dancing With the Stars. Together with partner Luis Aguilar she also holds numerous titles in salsa. Among them, she is a two-time World Champion as well as the San Francisco International Salsa Congress and New York Salsa Congress Champion. Anya is a passionate teac...
31. Ugandan Musician to Black Entrepreneurship in the USA // The Story of Muyinza Kasirye
January 20, 2021 17:23 - 49.5 MBMuyinza Kasirye is a highly experienced artist, songwriter, producer, and videographer. He is the founder of APRT Media, which is a digital marketing agency that helps customers thrive in today’s digital environment. This company is composed of all black individuals from diverse backgrounds that have combined their skill sets to assist fellow black businesses to grow. Being an immigrant from Uganda has been very challenging for Muyinza, especially during his early teenage years when they m...
31: Ugandan Musician to Black Entrepreneurship in the USA // The Story of Muyinza Kasirye
January 20, 2021 17:23 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MBMuyinza Kasirye is a highly experienced artist, songwriter, producer, and videographer. He is the founder of APRT Media, which is a digital marketing agency that helps customers thrive in today’s digital environment. This company is composed of all black individuals from diverse backgrounds that have combined their skill sets to assist fellow black businesses to grow. Being an immigrant from Uganda has been very challenging for Muyinza, especially during his early teenage years when they m...
31. Muyinza Kasirye: Musician from Uganda to Life as a Black Entrepreneur in the USA
January 20, 2021 17:23 - 49.5 MBMuyinza Kasirye is a highly experienced artist, songwriter, producer, and videographer. He is the founder of APRT Media, which is a digital marketing agency that helps customers thrive in today’s digital environment. This company is composed of all black individuals from diverse backgrounds that have combined their skill sets to assist fellow black businesses to grow. Being an immigrant from Uganda has been very challenging for Muyinza, especially during his early teenage years when they m...
30: NHL Hall of Famer & Child Sex Abuse Survivor // The Story of Sheldon Kennedy
December 01, 2020 17:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBSheldon Kennedy won a Memorial Cup, World Junior Gold Medal and skated for three teams in his eight-year NHL career. He is best known for his courageous decision to charge his Major Junior Hockey league coach with sexual assault for the abuse he suffered over a five-year period while a teenager under his care. Through this disclosure, and the important work that Sheldon continues to do, he has become an inspiration to millions of abuse survivors around the world. In 1998, he in-line skated...
30. Sheldon Kennedy // Pro NHL Hall of Famer & Child Sex Abuse Survivor
December 01, 2020 17:00 - 50.8 MBSheldon Kennedy won a Memorial Cup, World Junior Gold Medal and skated for three teams in his eight-year NHL career. He is best known for his courageous decision to charge his Major Junior Hockey league coach with sexual assault for the abuse he suffered over a five-year period while a teenager under his care. Through this disclosure, and the important work that Sheldon continues to do, he has become an inspiration to millions of abuse survivors around the world. In 1998, he in-line skated...
30. Sheldon Kennedy: Pro NHL Hall of Famer & Child Sex Abuse Survivor
December 01, 2020 17:00 - 50.8 MBSheldon Kennedy won a Memorial Cup, World Junior Gold Medal and skated for three teams in his eight-year NHL career. He is best known for his courageous decision to charge his Major Junior Hockey league coach with sexual assault for the abuse he suffered over a five-year period while a teenager under his care. Through this disclosure, and the important work that Sheldon continues to do, he has become an inspiration to millions of abuse survivors around the world. In 1998, he in-line skated...
30. NHL Hall of Famer & Child Sex Abuse Survivor // The Story of Sheldon Kennedy
December 01, 2020 17:00 - 50.8 MBSheldon Kennedy won a Memorial Cup, World Junior Gold Medal and skated for three teams in his eight-year NHL career. He is best known for his courageous decision to charge his Major Junior Hockey league coach with sexual assault for the abuse he suffered over a five-year period while a teenager under his care. Through this disclosure, and the important work that Sheldon continues to do, he has become an inspiration to millions of abuse survivors around the world. In 1998, he in-line skated...
29: 12 years Working with Human Trafficking Survivors // The Story of Jessica Minhas
November 03, 2020 17:00 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBJessica Minhas is a human rights advocate, author, social entrepreneur, and media commentator who makes complex human rights issues relevant, understandable and actionable for audiences of all ages. For the past 12 years, Jessica has worked in media, carefully producing inspiring media content on complex human rights issues; and the survivor advocacy space, crafting economic empowerment programs and investigations on behalf of sex trafficking victims. In addition to her humanitarian work, ...
29. Jessica Minhas // 12 years Working with Human Trafficking Survivors
November 03, 2020 17:00 - 54.2 MBJessica Minhas is a human rights advocate, author, social entrepreneur, and media commentator who makes complex human rights issues relevant, understandable and actionable for audiences of all ages. For the past 12 years, Jessica has worked in media, carefully producing inspiring media content on complex human rights issues; and the survivor advocacy space, crafting economic empowerment programs and investigations on behalf of sex trafficking victims. In addition to her humanitarian work, ...
29. Jessica Minhas: 12 years Working with Human Trafficking Survivors
November 03, 2020 17:00 - 54.2 MBJessica Minhas is a human rights advocate, author, social entrepreneur, and media commentator who makes complex human rights issues relevant, understandable and actionable for audiences of all ages. For the past 12 years, Jessica has worked in media, carefully producing inspiring media content on complex human rights issues; and the survivor advocacy space, crafting economic empowerment programs and investigations on behalf of sex trafficking victims. In addition to her humanitarian work, ...
29. 12 years Working with Human Trafficking Survivors // The Story of Jessica Minhas
November 03, 2020 17:00 - 54.2 MBJessica Minhas is a human rights advocate, author, social entrepreneur, and media commentator who makes complex human rights issues relevant, understandable and actionable for audiences of all ages. For the past 12 years, Jessica has worked in media, carefully producing inspiring media content on complex human rights issues; and the survivor advocacy space, crafting economic empowerment programs and investigations on behalf of sex trafficking victims. In addition to her humanitarian work, ...
28. Susan Laurie: Extreme Alcoholic to Sober Forever
October 05, 2020 17:19 - 48.8 MBSusan Laurie is the author of From Rock Bottom To Sober Forever, which is the story of how a hopeless alcoholic, resigned to an early death, found complete freedom from her addiction. This book is her story of conquering alcoholism forever, and it is essential reading for anyone concerned about their drinking or the drinking of someone they care about. Alcoholism took hold of Susan’s life and brought her to her darkest and deepest rock bottom moments facing imminent death. After finding a ...
28: Extreme Alcoholic to Sober Forever // The Story of Susan Laurie
October 05, 2020 17:19 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBSusan Laurie is the author of From Rock Bottom To Sober Forever, which is the story of how a hopeless alcoholic, resigned to an early death, found complete freedom from her addiction. This book is her story of conquering alcoholism forever, and it is essential reading for anyone concerned about their drinking or the drinking of someone they care about. Alcoholism took hold of Susan’s life and brought her to her darkest and deepest rock bottom moments facing imminent death. After finding a ...
28. Extreme Alcoholic to Sober Forever // The Story of Susan Laurie
October 05, 2020 17:19 - 48.8 MBSusan Laurie is the author of From Rock Bottom To Sober Forever, which is the story of how a hopeless alcoholic, resigned to an early death, found complete freedom from her addiction. This book is her story of conquering alcoholism forever, and it is essential reading for anyone concerned about their drinking or the drinking of someone they care about. Alcoholism took hold of Susan’s life and brought her to her darkest and deepest rock bottom moments facing imminent death. After finding a ...
28: Susan Laurie // Extreme Alcoholic to Sober Forever
October 05, 2020 17:19 - 48.8 MBSusan Laurie is the author of From Rock Bottom To Sober Forever, which is the story of how a hopeless alcoholic, resigned to an early death, found complete freedom from her addiction. This book is her story of conquering alcoholism forever, and it is essential reading for anyone concerned about their drinking or the drinking of someone they care about. Alcoholism took hold of Susan’s life and brought her to her darkest and deepest rock bottom moments facing imminent death. After finding a ...
27: Severe Depression Survivor to TV Star & Professional Comedian // The Story of Jessica Holmes
September 22, 2020 15:36 - 47 minutes - 44 MBJessica Holmes has opened for comedians like Jerry Seinfeld, Leslie Nielsen, and Ellen DeGeneres, as well as hosted events for such visionaries as Deepak Chopra, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey! Although a comedian at heart, having performed with the Second City and Just for Laughs, Holmes has recently delved into writing: penning the book I Love Your Laugh: Finding the Light in My Screwball Life. Born and raised in Ottawa en Anglais et Francais, Holmes sat back and enjoyed the hilarity that...
26: Racism, Hollywood Movie Star, and Entrepreneurship // The Story of Tommy Chong
September 15, 2020 14:38 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBGrammy Award winning comedian Tommy Chong is legendary for his invaluable contribution to American counter-culture as part of the iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong. During their reign, the twosome recorded six gold comedy albums, including the 1973 Grammy winner “Los Cochinos,” and starred in eight films, most of which Chong co-wrote and directed. The first, Up In Smoke, was the highest grossing comedy of 1978, topping $100 million at the box office. Others were Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie ...
26: Humble Beginnings & Racism Crime Victim to Hollywood Star // The Story of Tommy Chong
September 15, 2020 14:38 - 59.6 MBGrammy Award winning comedian Tommy Chong is legendary for his invaluable contribution to American counter-culture as part of the iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong. During their reign, the twosome recorded six gold comedy albums, including the 1973 Grammy winner “Los Cochinos,” and starred in eight films, most of which Chong co-wrote and directed. The first, Up In Smoke, was the highest grossing comedy of 1978, topping $100 million at the box office. Others were Cheech and Chong’s Next Movie ...
25: Suicide Attempt Survivor to Comedy Star & Meditation Teacher // The Story of Sarah Taylor
September 03, 2020 23:25 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBSarah Taylor is an award-winning actor, writer, and standup comedian based in Los Angeles. She has worked as a meditation teacher, energy healing practitioner, and awakening guide for nearly fifteen years and has helped people find their authentic well-being. Having gone through her own radical transformation, often known as non-dual awakening, and in working as a mentor and energy healer for many years, Sarah is gathering her wisdom and wit and writing The Divine Mess: How To Be A Nobody ...
24: Frauded $100,000 to Catching his Thief & Serving Justice // The Story of Johnathan Walton
August 31, 2020 08:10 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBJohnathan Walton is a driven and enterprising vigilante who has dedicated his life to hunting down con artists and bringing them to justice. Johnathan is a reality TV producer. He has worked on shows like American Ninja Warrior for NBC and Shark Tank for ABC. But the most spectacular reality show he’s ever been a part of had no cameras shooting it and no network airing it. Just a devious con artist secretly plying her craft in the shadows and dozens of unsuspecting victims like himself, qu...
23: Pilot & Veteran, to Paraplegic, to a Second Chance with Life // The Story of Jim Ryan
August 24, 2020 00:22 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBOn March 30th, 2016, Jim Ryan had a terrible accident while on vacation in Maui, Hawaii. He suffered a spinal cord injury that left him a C-4 complete quadriplegic. His life changed forever in the blink of an eye. Jim’s story of survival and recovery has inspired hundreds of men and women to shift perspective, choose gratitude, and to keep moving forward through challenges. He now works as an Ambassador to the Rick Hansen Foundation by sharing stories of his new life and educating the publ...
22: War Veteran & Amputee Cancer Survivor to Javelin Athlete & Author // The Story of Brandi Benson
August 18, 2020 17:22 - 1 hour - 56 MBAt the age of 24, Brandi Benson bravely served her country by enlisting as an active-duty soldier in the U.S. Army. She deployed to Iraq in 2008, but her military career was cut short due to her Ewing Sarcoma diagnosis. Brandi continues to lead a life of service and enjoys working with other veterans. She is also a semi-finalist for Ms. Veteran America 2020. Brandi is also an accomplished author. Her debut memoir, The Enemy Inside Me: A Young Soldier’s Unexpected Battle With Cancer, tells...
21: Crash Amputee to 12 Time World Record Holder // The Story of Amy Palmiero-Winters
August 11, 2020 17:45 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBAmy Palmiero-Winters is a professional athlete, career-woman, mother and the founder of the One Step Ahead Foundation. After losing her left leg below the knee due to a motorcycle accident that occurred in 1994, Amy compiled a tremendous portfolio of world records and firsts for a female amputee in marathons, ultramarathons, triathlons, and ultra-triathlons. As she attained more and more achievements, she found herself in the position of being a role model, especially for young people with p...
20: Near-Death Drug Addiction to Winning the Courage to Come Back Award and Founding Camp Kerry // The Story of Josh Dahling
August 04, 2020 17:37 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBJosh Dahling arrived in Canada from apartheid South Africa when he was still very young. He survived physical and sexual abuse while navigating the daily struggles of poverty and undiagnosed dyslexia. He was introduced to alcohol and cocaine in his childhood, and struggled with addictions from this very early age. While still in his adolescence, he found himself living homeless and addicted on Vancouver’s downtown eastside. At just 20 – after several near-fatal overdoses, the death of his...
19: Family Tragedy to Latin Radio Star & TV Announcer // The Story of Alberto Sardiñas
July 28, 2020 22:43 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB"So what's your story and what did you learn from it?" is Alberto Sardiñas' most important question to people everywhere he goes. Alberto is the host of “Íntimo”, a leading syndicated radio show in the U.S. Hispanic market broadcasted by Univision Radio. Each night, Alberto receives phone calls from listeners looking to share their stories and receive a friendly opinion. Thousands of people listen to him nightly, and watch him as a contributor on network television shows such as “Despierta A...
18: From a $20 Million Business Bankruptcy to Passionate Happy Lifestyle // The Story of Bernard Callebaut
July 21, 2020 23:18Bernard Callebaut is a renowned Master Chocolatier, with four generations of experience behind him. Focused always on the balance of taste and style, fellow chocolatiers, chefs and gastronomes around the world revere him. Having brought worldwide recognition to his craft, many accolades have been bestowed upon him, such as: Winner for ‘Best Milk Chocolate Bar’ – 2013 International Chocolate Salon Awards in Los Angeles; Winner for ‘Best Chocolate Boutique’ – 2013 Top Choice Awards in Calgary;...
18: $20 Million Business Bankruptcy to Passionate Happy Lifestyle // The Story of Bernard Callebaut
July 21, 2020 19:00 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBBernard Callebaut is a renowned Master Chocolatier, with four generations of experience behind him. Focused always on the balance of taste and style, fellow chocolatiers, chefs and gastronomes around the world revere him. Having brought worldwide recognition to his craft, many accolades have been bestowed upon him, such as: Winner for ‘Best Milk Chocolate Bar’ – 2013 International Chocolate Salon Awards in Los Angeles; Winner for ‘Best Chocolate Boutique’ – 2013 Top Choice Awards in Calgary;...
17: Coma Inducing Car Crash with a 5% Chance of Recovery to Happy Loving Family // The Story of Harriet Ronaghan
July 14, 2020 19:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBA devastating car crash left 18-year-old Harriet Ronaghan with a traumatic brain injury. Given just a 5% chance to live, this vibrant young ballerina survived surgery but remained in a coma for over three months. To recover from her type of injury, she had to build new pathways to control her basic functions. After waking from her coma, she had to relearn how to blink, swallow, talk, walk, and care for herself – skills doctors told her she might never reclaim. Robbed of her independence, m...
16: Witnessing a Murderous Fire to Helping 38,000 People by Building 43 All-Faith Houses // The Story of Sister Lucy Kurien
July 07, 2020 19:05Sister Lucy Kurien is the Founder and Director of Maher, a community and interfaith organization for abused and destitute women and children, headquartered in Pune, India. Maher in the Marathi language means "Mother's Home" - a haven of hope, belonging and understanding. Their mission is to help destitute women, children and men from all over India exercise their right to a higher quality of life, irrespective of gender, caste, creed or religion. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Conta...
16: Witnessing A Murderous Fire To Helping 38,000 People By Building 49 Interfaith, Caste-Free Homes // The Story Of Sister Lucy Kurien
July 07, 2020 19:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBSister Lucy Kurien is the Founder and Director of Maher, a community and interfaith organization for abused and destitute women and children, headquartered in Pune, India. Maher in the Marathi language means "Mother's Home" - a haven of hope, belonging and understanding. Their mission is to help destitute women, children and men from all over India exercise their right to a higher quality of life, irrespective of gender, caste, creed or religion. *** For Show Notes, Key Points, Conta...
15: Double Suicide Attempt Survivor & Pro Golfer in Canada to Mental Health Ambassador // The Story of Andrew Jensen
June 30, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBAndrew Jensen is a professional golfer and mental health Bell Let’s Talk Ambassador. In his teens, Andrew began to suffer with depression, culminating in a suicide attempt at 16 years old. In those difficult teenage years, golf was his refuge and the one place he felt meaning and purpose. It wasn’t until having to deal with the immense stress and pressure of professional golf that the game became his undoing. After struggling through an extremely difficult rookie campaign in 2008, being d...
14: Golden Gate Bridge Jump Survivor Helps Thousands Heal from Racial Hate Crimes & Black Lives Matter (BLM) // The Story of Kevin Hines
June 23, 2020 19:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBKevin Hines is a best-selling author, global public speaker, and award-winning documentary filmmaker. In the Year 2000, Kevin attempted to take his life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Many factors contributed to his miraculous survival including a sea lion which kept him afloat until the Coast Guard arrived. Kevin now travels the world sharing his story of hope, healing, and recovery while teaching people of all ages the art of wellness & the ability to survive pain with true resilie...