Made For This
103 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsConversations with people discovering and doing what they're made for.
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Made for More
January 10, 2020 08:11 - 28 minutes - 37.8 MBAs soon as you ask for more, it says you’re done with what you have and you don’t have enough. So you look out there for something else to satisfy you. But there is nothing out there that will satisfy the desires deep within here. Are you made for more? More than what you are? More than who you are at this moment? I would say, no. You don’t need any more than you already have. If you’re always longing for more, it won’t be long before you find yourself wishing for less. At the end of t...
Tomas Street is Still Made for Storytelling
January 07, 2020 07:50 - 1 hour - 104 MBHow do you make the most of any job opportunity? Does what you do make a difference to the rest of the world? How does the film industry really work? // Obviously there’s some brotherly banter in this conversation, along with a few stories about our past; and the conversation brings with it a vulnerable insight to the life of a creative. Tomas has by all accounts lived his dream - to direct his own movie - but what has life been like since that experience? He brings us into the journey of ...
Jordan Schellenberg is Still Made to Be a Youth Worker
December 31, 2019 08:49 - 38 minutes - 51.4 MB“A dream will remain a dream unless there’s a plan around it.” // How do you make the shift from doing it all to leading the team? What’s it really like to run an organization focused on an ever-changing demographic? And what is the most important aspect to focus on as a leader? // The last time Jordan was on the show was all the way back on Episode 8. He was one of my first guests because I knew him as a friend and I knew he was stepping into a call bigger than himself. At that point, we ...
Natalie Hicken is Still Made to Be a Midwife
December 24, 2019 08:49 - 53 minutes - 66.3 MB““If you need it, there will be people in your corner.” // What happens when the thing you do becomes who you think you are? Is burnout something we should be ashamed of? How do you start to actually speak up when you’re simply not okay with where you’re at? // Natalie gives us a real gift of vulnerability in this catch-up conversation. She knows that someone will need to hear her story and her encouragement to share your journey with others. We get deep into the feelings, expectations, and...
Jordan Taylor is Made to Enjoy the Process
December 17, 2019 08:48 - 1 hour - 95.6 MB“The process is the destination, because all you ever get is process." // Are you ever going to slow down or actually land in a long term career? Is THIS difficult experience really going to be beneficial in any way? What is the real usefulness of the Myers Briggs personality test? // We talk about his journey, the joy of discovery, and what Jordan would say to his 20 year old self. This episode is all about the story, this is a story you’re going to find your story somewhere within. Jor...
Growing Up
December 13, 2019 07:16 - 18 minutes - 22.8 MBI used to think that by 36, I would be more than settled and secure in who I am, and what I’m doing in this world. But now I’m learning, that this is only the beginning of a new chapter on an ever-changing and growing story. This is a story of growing up. But not growing old. Or maybe it’s the other way around, I’m not sure. See, I’ve been fighting this idea of growing up for years - I’m Peter Pan, ya know. Never grow up. No matter how old I get, I’ll always live with an imagination and won...
Mya Metzel is Made to Help You Live Healthy
December 10, 2019 08:48 - 49 minutes - 68.3 MB“If you get a gut feeling about something, lean into it.” // Does it really matter what you put in your body? Is it ever too late to make a change in your diet or lifestyle? What do you do when you’re so passionate about something you have to act on it? // We get into what the daily rhythm of a holistic health coach looks like, from food to focus. We talk about how to implement some of these principals into a home with children, how to shorten your labor and delivery time, and we talk about...
Marlon Chaplin is Made to Listen to the Music
December 03, 2019 07:28 - 53 minutes - 71.8 MB“There’s something untouchable about the experience of art.” // How do you turn a passion into a career? Is the journey more about reaching for every opportunity, or letting go of expectations? How much work really goes into putting an album together? // We start our conversation talking about what Marlon is listening to now, then we dip into what he’s currently doing, take a journey together through discussing the transcendent power of music, and then explore what it really takes to crea...
Dagmar Morgan is Made to Speak Life
November 26, 2019 15:29 - 52 minutes - 74.7 MBDagmar Morgan is a performer, spoken word poet, and a pastor. She is an internationally published writer and two-time slam poetry champion who often uses spoken word as a healing mechanism. Dagmar has a deep compassion for women in the prison system, and anyone willing to connect with their brokenness on the way to healing together. -Her Story- To Dagmar, poetry is an expression of a story already being told. She is inspired by what she sees and lives and hears, and is able to translate w...
April Burrows is Made to Discover Your Brilliance
November 21, 2019 08:21 - 54 minutes - 70.5 MBShe grew up in an entrepreneurial home, worked as a florist, ran a cleaning company, and worked in a management position, and spiritual direction. It’s always been about the people and the opportunities to create for April, more than the work itself. Now being in her role with Flow Office Wisdom, she has all the opportunities in front of her to help people create their own futures in their leadership and not-for-profit work. - Episode Hook - She’s helping the visionary leader get clear on...
R.T. Custer is Made to Make History
November 12, 2019 08:33 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBRT says it himself, he wasn’t a ‘watch guy’ until he started a watch company. He likes to solve problems, and loves a good story. With Vortic Watches his team is able to preserve American history by collect and restoring pocket watches that are decades old creating something new with them. - Episode Summary - In some ways RT is pushing against the norms of culture today which looks for something new, something digital, and something quick. With Vortic, he is being intentional on finding p...
Jordan is Still Made for Youth Work
October 29, 2019 07:38 - 55 minutesMack and Abby McRuer, owners of Sage & Shepherd Farm, a pasture-raised, regenerative farm is in Ontario. They are learning as they go, eating what they grow, and spreading a message of conscious food production one sheep at a time.
We're All New At This
October 25, 2019 07:37 - 9 minutes - 12 MBWe need each other. We need to learn from each other. We desperately need to not base our lives off some subtle tendency to compete in every little way. Whether you're parenting small kids - or big kids for that matter - or you're starting a business or getting married or buying a house or creating art or feeding others or any number of other noble efforts you might be up to today, you're new at it, and so are we. So stop comparing your life to the snapshot you see of others while thinking ...
Mack & Abby Are Made to Grow Good Food
October 22, 2019 06:41 - 55 minutes - 75.1 MBMack and Abby McRuer, owners of Sage & Shepherd Farm, a pasture-raised, regenerative farm is in Ontario. They are learning as they go, eating what they grow, and spreading a message of conscious food production one sheep at a time. Mack and Abby met when he was a musician and she was a landscape designer. They discovered they’re shared passion for sustainable living and just a few years into their marriage they are first generation farmers with a rapidly expanding business. These young ...
What To Do When You're Not Who You Were
October 18, 2019 07:59 - 35 minutes - 50.6 MBThere's something for all of you in this story. A story told in three chapters: Chapter 1 - What a difference a few years can make - What do you do when the thing you expected to be doing for life isn't the 'thing' anymore? What about when your faith and beliefs shift from the community you're in? Where do you go? Who do you talk to? Chapter 2 - The Other Side - So you're ready to make a change but you're afraid of what people will think of you. Will they be upset? Lose respect for you? W...
Ron is Made to Develop Leaders
October 15, 2019 14:44 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBRon Kitchens, he is an author, business development expert, podcast host, and CEO of one of the best places to work in America. More than anything, Ron is looking for ways to help people discover what they want in their lives and take the right steps to make that happen. His story begins with failing on the high school football team, which led to an entrepreneurship opportunity that seems odd by today’s standards - opening a chain of convenience stores - and the journey of exploring new car...
Gen Z Matters
October 11, 2019 11:10 - 14 minutes - 21.9 MBI’ve been working on Gen Z Matters (.com) for many months, and finally feel ready to send it out into the world and help as many people as possible with this mission. On THIS episode of the Made For This podcast, I’m going to bring you into the process of starting something new; the Why, the What, and the How.
Kathryn is Made to Break Free
October 08, 2019 11:07 - 55 minutes - 75.6 MBKathryn Ducey's story includes multiple jobs, a wide array of opportunities, falling backwards into an advertising career, quitting with no plan, numbing her pain through substance, confidently stepping into a role as a recruiter, and finding her power and her voice throughout so she can stand up and boldly help others through their journeys. She speaks today from a place of strong self-awareness. As Kathryn has opened herself up to self-development, to explore her own story, and explore t...
Telling The Truth
October 04, 2019 16:29 - 18 minutes - 20 MBWhen I was 15 I went to a concert. I lied about what happened at that concert for the next 15 years. It wasn’t anything significant, but it was a lie I chose to continue to tell, even though I knew it wasn’t based in reality. It’s so easy to lie about who you are and what you’re doing, in big ways and small ways to make yourself feel better, or to make peace with whatever expectations you think others have on you. My friend, today is a great day to tell the truth and be free to be who y...
Karen is Made to Make
October 01, 2019 11:37 - 52 minutes - 70.6 MBIs there a right time to invest and start the business you’ve been dreaming about? Can you be an entrepreneur and raise kids at the same time…and do both well? And how do you break into a market with a different demographic than you’re used to? Karen Street, she has been making beautiful things since she was a kid and has now figured out how to turn her passion into a growing business. Karen is the Owner and Founder of Karen Street Longarm Quilting and wants to see this niche business th...
Saying 'No' Is Liberating
September 27, 2019 11:25 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBLet's talk about NO. Your entire life story can be narrowed down to whether you say 'yes' or 'no'. Every day, every conversation, every meal, every game you play, each picture you post, they all require you to say yes to something and no to something else. I love it when people say yes, because that means you are opening a door to a new experience. But I also love it (maybe more) when people say no, because that can mean you know what you want and [this thing] is not it. The bad side of ...
How to Clarify Your Brand with Jared Henriques
September 24, 2019 11:35 - 48 minutes - 64.5 MBDo you know who you’re selling to? Are you clear on your messaging? How much can your branding really influence how successful you are? Jared Henriques, the founder and Chief Strategist at Renga, a brand therapy resource helping startups, entrepreneurs, and long-existing businesses get clear on their message to truly stand out and be successful. Jared has been on the show before. We went into his story of discovering what he’s made for and starting out the business he’ll be talking a...
Saying ‘Yes’ Opens Doors
September 20, 2019 11:44 - 14 minutes - 18.8 MBLet's talk about YES. Your entire life story can be narrowed down to whether you say 'yes' or 'no'. Every day, every conversation, every meal, every game you play, each picture you post, they all require you to say yes to something and no to something else. I love it when people say yes, because that means you are opening a door to a new experience. But I also love it (maybe more) when people say no, because that can mean you know what you want and [this thing] is not it. The bad side ...
Joey is Made to Create
September 17, 2019 11:40 - 1 hour - 86.6 MBIs there a ‘right’ age to begin living your dream? What do you do when it seems like there’s a wall holding you back? And what do you do if you don’t ‘fit into the system'? Joey Speers, a 20 year old entrepreneur who has been using his passion, joy, and unrelenting talent behind a camera to launch a successful media company over the past 7 years. That’s right, he started this business when he was 14, and he’s not slowing down. What I love is that although Joey’s stories and experience...
Nurture Your Nature
September 13, 2019 11:23 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBHow would your life change if you pushed passed the nature and began to nurture what matters most right now? Today we’re going to dive into the importance of learning, perseverance, and development, I’m going to give you two clear steps to take to clarify your journey, and it all begins with my grade 6 track and field meet. I could run fast, that came naturally to me. Just like acting, and being a pastor, and coaching, and parenting all come pretty easy to me. These are natural skills and...
Rebecca is Made to be Uncaged
September 10, 2019 11:09 - 48 minutes - 69.6 MBDo you feel like you’re stuck in your job, in a cage? Is it really possible to live a free lifestyle, working on your own terms? And if you have an idea for a new business, what’s the RIGHT first steps?? - Her Work - Rebecca Tracey helps business owners figure out what exactly they’re doing and how to get more clients. Her business, the Uncaged Life is making an impact among all kinds of business owners helping them get clear on the right first or next steps - Her Story - Becca’s st...
Say It Out Loud
September 03, 2019 21:53 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBWe are taught from a young age to keep our deepest longings quiet. Think about making a wish and blowing out the candles. “Don’t say it out loud or it won’t come true.” This teaches us to stay quiet about the things we really want: the stuff, the situations, the desires of our heart. Keep it quiet. Maybe that’s because we know there’s no magic, maybe it’s because we don’t want to burden anyone else with the accountability, maybe it’s because we don’t want to burden ourselves with the ac...
Right. Now.
June 25, 2019 16:06 - 20 minutes - 30.6 MBWhen you get stuck thinking about all the things happening, or all the mistakes you're making, or all the possible options going forward, stop. Pause. Be here. The most important decision you can make is to declare what is RIGHT for you. Once you have that, choose what you're going to do NOW to move towards what is right. It's time to begin doing what you're made for rn.
"E" is for Emotions
May 07, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.1 MBWe’re finishing up a conversation that has taken place over 4 episodes of the podcast over these couple of months, it’s a conversation that I believe will bring great value to on your journey, and it begins by asking the question, “Am I doing what I’m made for?” Today, we’ll explore that big topic by answering the question: What is your emotional state? There are three elements in your life acting as powerful emotional detectors and deflectors: Body. Word. Vision. You can use these elem...
Jay is Made to Give (p2)
May 02, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 47.5 MBCan we really make the process of giving more beneficial for everyone involved? When you decide on a business plan, are you locked in to that idea, or should you leave room for adapting? What question should you ask people if you really want your idea to work? Jay Whitelaw is a trying to change the way people interact with charitable giving. And he’s learning to adapt as he goes. The first half of our conversation covered Jay’s story of eye-opening moments leading him to doing what he’s ...
Jay is Made to Give (p1)
April 30, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBJay Whitelaw is a trying to change the way people interact with charitable giving. He is the founder and executive director at Givesome, an app that lets you see the impact your donations are having around the world. Could one moment or experience really change everything for you? What do you do with those ideas that are 5, 10, or 15 years old? And can one person with an idea actually transform an entire industry? Like many of our guests, Jay’s story spans years of eye-opening moments...
James is Made to See How Things Tick (p2)
April 25, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 52.7 MBWhat’s more important, hard work or good work? How do you really make a career out of blogging? What does someone do after they just drove a car over 200km/h? James is enthusiastic, in a soft-spoken kind of way, about his work. In fact, you might say he’s obsessed with getting a good story, writing a great post, or capturing a perfect image to bring his audience into what he sees. The first half of our conversation covered James’ journey to being a renowned watch blogger, as well as ...
James is Made to See How Things Tick (p1)
April 23, 2019 11:00 - 38 minutes - 50.2 MBIn our conversation today, James takes us through his story of getting into watches, and how he specifically worked his way up to make a full-time career out of this passion. Though you may not be a watch enthusiast, James’ story is incredibly relatable, as he brings us into what it takes to be aware of what you have and what is the right opportunity to move into. Can you turn your niche passion into a career? When is the right time to quit your day job? And how much can you really write a...
How to: Understand the Enneagram with Beth McCord (p2)
April 18, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 53.4 MBSo you’ve figured out your Enneagram type, but now what? How does this really help me in the real world? Should I go for certain types of jobs because of my Type? In the first half of our conversation Beth McCord helped us understand the up front details making each of the nine Enneagram types unique. It was a whirlwind, but so helpful as you enter this process of discovery. In today’s conversation, I ask Beth what to do with all of that? If I am able to clearly identify my type, what’s ...
How to: Understand the Enneagram with Beth McCord (p1)
April 16, 2019 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBIn our conversation today Beth shares a bit of her story discovering and doing what she’s made for, but as a Made For This Expert I have her on the show to really dive into the Enneagram and help clarify what it’s all about. What is all this talk about the Enneagram? What even is an Enneagram? How do I figure out my type? Like for real this time And once I figure it out, then what am I supposed to do about that? Beth McCord is going to bring us into the transformational world of the Ennea...
Bonus: Investing in a Community - Patreon Launch!
April 11, 2019 12:35 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBTaking some time to talk about the motivation behind launching a Patreon community. It's all about sharing what you have. Because giving can be done from a distance, but sharing creates a bond. Let's share something through this podcast together and build a more authentic community. A more relaxed episode than normal, chatting for a bit about my journey with this podcast, doing what I'm made for, and how important it is to not only admit that you cannot do this alone but also to then invest...
"D" is for Drive
April 09, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBWe’re continuing a conversation that will take place over 4 episodes of the podcast over these couple of months, it’s a conversation that I believe will bring great value to on your journey, and it begins by asking the question, “Am I doing what I’m made for?” Today, we’ll explore that big topic by answering the question: What is driving you forward? Motivation is not something you get from a Youtube video or snappy podcast, its something driving your actions and thoughts constantly. But w...
Tara is Made to Feed People (p2)
April 04, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBIs it possible that all those 'meaningless' and 'random' jobs can be preparing you for the thing you're made for? During the first half of the conversation, Tara brought us through much of her journey to becoming a the owner of a cafe in small town, Ontario. From dropping out of her first college degree, to working hard through culinary school, and working in that field until a mentor suggested she’s made for something slightly different. Her story is a hugely relatable tale of bumps and t...
Tara is Made to Feed People (p1)
April 02, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 43.2 MBIs it possible to find the job where your strengths, skills, and passions really do come together? Does your life feel like there’s too many twists and turns to make any sense at all? What do you do when the people you trust say something that knocks you off course? Tara Warriner is a cafe-owner, a chef, a pastor (though might would say she isn’t), and a great storyteller. She has been on a journey so many of us can relate to over the past decade - changing college degrees a few months in...
Christian is Made for Magic (p2)
March 28, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 45.2 MBIn the first part Christian talked about his passion, the Magician’s code, and a little about learning the craft. But I had more questions, like: - How does a magician find a gig? - When do you decide to turn pro? - And why are people so receptive to magic? Plus, at the end of the show, Christian will actually perform some podcast magic on me, it’s a great Made For This first! For so many of us, that’s the difficulty, especially when transitioning through graduation, or ending a year of s...
Christian is Made for Magic (p1)
March 26, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 47.1 MBHave you ever wondered what it takes to be a magician? Where does that passion come from to keep performing for people? And if the tricks are secret, how do you learn them?! Christian Au is a magician trying to make his mark in the industry and turn this passion into a sustainable occupation. In this first half of the conversation we’ll talk about his process of discovery, and get into some of the wonders of performing magic for people. Like so many other creative and performance careers,...
Iain is Made to be Mayor (p2)
March 21, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 42.6 MBDuring the first half of the conversation, Iain brought us into the journey to become the elected Mayor of this town. It’s a weird and unexpected ride, that he simply opened himself up to as he went. On the second half of this conversation, Iain brings us in to the daily workings of life as a Mayor, and opens up his vision for this great community even more. Whitchurch Stouffville is just a town of 50k. But I love getting an inside look at what it takes to become the mayor, from the min...
Iain is Made to be Mayor (p1)
March 19, 2019 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.7 MBMayor Lovatt of Whitchurch-Stouffville sits down with me in his chambers (office) with a coffee and a wide open conversation about what it’s really like to be the Mayor, to go through the grind of a campaign, to react to the changes life brings your way, and to put family and community as priority through it all. I’m really just so curious throughout this conversation, as I’ve never been anywhere close to holding political office, I take this conversation as an opportunity to ask everything I...
"A" is for Attention
March 12, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBWe’re continuing a conversation that will take place over 4 episodes of the podcast over these couple of months, it’s a conversation that I believe will bring great value to on your journey, and it begins by asking the question, “Am I doing what I’m MADE for?” Today, we will be looking at the second of four crucial questions to ask yourself; “What are you paying Attention to?” If attention is a non-renewable commodity you possess, you should treasure it. But you pay your attention to so ma...
Luis is Made for Play (p2)
March 07, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 43 MBLuis started a company not too long ago centered around the ideas of positive psychology and embracing our ability to play - in our lives and workplaces, and well, really everywhere. He did the typical path to career success and found that even though there may be a pot of gold at the end of that rainbow, it comes at a cost we shouldn’t be willing to make. // In our conversation today Luis takes us into the purpose behind his business, and more importantly how it was discovered through his o...
Luis is Made for Play (p1)
March 05, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 45 MBLuis started a company not too long ago centered around the ideas of positive psychology and embracing our ability to play - in our lives and workplaces, and well, really everywhere. He did the typical path to career success and found that even though there may be a pot of gold at the end of that rainbow, it comes at a cost we shouldn’t be willing to make. // In our conversation today Luis takes us into the purpose behind his business, and more importantly how it was discovered through his o...
Joel is Made to Connect (p2)
February 28, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this second half of the conversation, Joel digs into the tactics that have helped him find the success he has, and he informs us why LinkedIn is so critical! Joel Hansen is a 22 yr old from British Columbia, showing us just what Generation Z is truly capable of as they discover and do what they’re made for. Joel is the Business Development Manager for a PE firm, he is a Youth Editor for LinkedIn. He also speaks, writes and regularly advises companies on marketing strategies. Joel is mak...
Joel is Made to Connect (p1)
February 26, 2019 12:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBJoel Hansen is a 22 yr old from British Columbia, showing us just what Generation Z is truly capable of as they discover and do what they’re made for. Joel is the Business Development Manager for a PE firm, he is a Youth Editor for LinkedIn. He also speaks, writes and regularly advises companies on marketing strategies. Joel is making connections wherever he lands. He carries an incredibly teachable spirit with him, so it’s no surprise he has learned a ton already in his roles, and has a lo...
"M" is for Movement
February 19, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBIs there movement in your life? As we focus on the big question about what you're made for it's important to break it down into smaller questions. Over four upcoming episodes we will work through the acronym M-A-D-E, helping you confidently know if you are currently doing what you're made for and why/why not. This episode, we focus on "M" for movement. I'm going to help you answer the question, "is there movement in your life?" Then, we'll talk through a few tactics to begin to get moving, ...
How To: Crush Your Inner Critic (part 2)
February 12, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 57.5 MBToday I’ve got the conclusion of my conversation with Stephanie Rourke Jackson from Beacon Coaching about the voice in your head that keeps holding you back - your inner critic. What can you do to silence the critic in your life? Now that we have identified the voice of the inner critic in our lives, it’s time to get to work to create habits in your life that will silence that critic so you can finally move forward with your dreams. Stephanie addresses the reality of fear in your life and...