David Birnbaum Connection

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Each episode David connects with another human around topics of interest and enjoyment.

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    • Jun 18, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 11m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    Ryan Martin on Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 56:51


    Ryan Martin has biked across Canada to raise money and awareness for mental health. He is an active advocate and works for the Canadian Mental Health Association. We talk about his personal experiences, and dive deep on some of the issues people face around mental health. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Modelling and Photography

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 46:38


    Today David is joined by local talent from Waterloo and St. Catherines. Bill Martin Jr and Mackenzie talk about the modelling and photography industries, their working relationship, and how to follow your passion.Follow Mackenzie on Instagram @mack_kenzie 345Follow Bill on Instagram @newuniquephotography See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Journalism, Media and Pressed News

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2019 65:06


    Today David is super excited to be joined by Jacqueline Leung, Founder of Pressed News, his go-to source of news. David and Jacqueline talk about the creation of Pressed and the state of media and journalism. They also delve into the millennial generation, and what they think the future of news looks like.Be sure to subscribed to Pressed's email newsletter, and consider supporting them on Patreon. Help save the world!https://pressednews.com/https://www.patreon.com/pressednews See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Being Politically Engaged, Conservative, and Gay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 94:56


    David hosts Patrick Schertzer, a life long gay conservative. They talk about the issues of playing politics, the conservative big tent, and how that all looks from Patrick's point of view as a member of the LGBTQ community See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Do the Right Thing: Building a Business, and Giving Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 53:21


    Today David is joined by Jim Estill. They discuss Jim's history of running successful businesses, and personally sponsoring over 80 refugee families in Guelph. They also get into Jim's philosophy of life, which he believes is the reason for his success.Jim Estill, CEO of Danby Appliances is a Canadian technology entrepreneur, executive, and philanthropist.Jim started a computer distribution business from the trunk of his car while in university. That modest business grew into a company doing $350,000,000 in sales before selling to SYNNEX in 2004. Jim then became CEO of SYNNEX Canada and grew sales from $800,000,000 to $2 Billion over five years.Jim has invested in, mentored and advised many technology companies including Blackberry. He joined their board before they went public and served for 13 years.Recently Jim Estill has been making news for his sponsorship efforts to settle 80 refugee families in Guelph. The Financial Times, BBC News, The Guardian, and Toronto Life have all covered his story, including this viral video featuring his work.You can also follow Jim on his blog jimestill.com, which documents his philosophies on leadership and time management. Or watch his TEDx talk. Jim was awarded the Order of Ontario, the provinces highest honour, in 2017. He is a multiple nominee of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award and has been awarded an Everyday Heroes Award by the Global Hope Coalition. In 2018 Jim Estill was awarded the Order of Canada. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Climate Change, Making an Impact and Citizen Engagement

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2019 107:05


    Today David is joined by Andres Fuentes. Andres has been involved in the UN climate negotiations for a full decade now. They get into how those negotiations have changed on a large and small scale in the past ten years, talk about David's skepticism about if they will work, and touch on citizen engagement and what the future of climate talks holds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Darren Bauman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 48:25


    David and Darren discuss the differences in their past lifestyles, and Darren's faith, and his experience as a new, young father. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Tyler Hyrchuk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2019 84:21


    This episode David hosts one of his oldest friends Tyler Hyrchuk. They talk about Tyler's experiences living in rural Alberta, Australia and Thailand, how he has managed to walk his own path, and how that confidence translates into his online presence (when he has one). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Teddy Kravetsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 65:33


    David is joined by Teddy to have an honest and frank discussion about his transition to an "Ultra-Orthodox" Jew and what that means for his life and his future. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Sacha Forstner

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 99:17


    This episode David and Sacha discuss Canadian Politics, how Sacha became so interested in it, the role of the public service, as well as the implications of the SNC Lavalin Scandal.Be sure to follow Sacha on twitter @sachaforstner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Kim Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 89:20


    Kim and David discuss a wide variety of topics around how to have a successful career including the Dark Horse Mindset, Multi Potentialites and Successfinder See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Abdullah Barakat

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 52:59


    David is joined by Abdullah to discuss student politics, being jaded, being "famous" and the road trip of the travelling covies, in addition to other topics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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