Talk11 Podcast

Join Matt & Farah for a chat with Sean Reyes about moving forward when life tries to slow you down.

Join Matt & Farah as they chat with Chuck Butler about his new normal.

Join Matt & Farah while they chat mental health with former Olympian Jim Eliopoulos.

Matt & Farah dive into their second event and what it was like this time around.

We chatted with Carolina today about her experience and so much more!Carolina's life work revolves around health and wellness-- but in this riveting talk her focus is on the health of something much bigger: Our society. Specifically, she's here to tell us about the very real dangers and effects from normalizing violence-- what signs we should be on the lookout for, as well as revealing the perfect antidote. Born and raised in Mexico, Carolina has lived through more things that most of us in suburban Canada could ever imagine. Her story is one not to be missed!

We chatted with Kim today all about her experience and so much more!Kim is an International Best-Selling Author, Award Winning Speaker, The Extraordinary Word Ninja and Chief Visionary Officer, RTI Publishing.Have you ever looked at a blank computer screen in frustration because the words won’t come because you are afraid it won’t sound right? Or worse, that it won’t be received well?Kim spent many years feeling that way after a teacher told Kim that she was, “No good at writing and should stop.” Discouraged, Kim put writing aside. Then, she came to a crossroads in her life and let those painful words go. She set her words free and let her voice to be heard once more. Since then, she has gone on to author five books (with three more on the way this year), two planners and even a collection of Sudoku books. Most importantly, Kim started RTI Publishing and has helped over one hundred entrepreneurs to become authors and taught them how to use their books to become authorities in their niche and open doors to build their business faster.

Today we chatted with Vince Tedesco about his experience on Talk11 & so much more!Vince has always been an “outside the box” thinker. His funny and creative mindset will not allow him to function any other way. Vince has had some curveballs thrown his way but he says what’s life without some curveballs. Vince believes it doesn’t really matter what’s thrown at you as long as you are ready to swing. In 2009 Vince was diagnosed with nasal pharynx carcinoma - translation: sinus cancer - he battled it again in 2016. He believes your perspective on life has a lot to do with the outcome of any situation you’re in. They call him a cancer survivor - that he beat cancer, and he doesn’t deny it ...YES! He had cancer, but cancer never had him! Join Vince and 5 other amazing speakers as they share their stories about the curveballs of life!

Sanjay talks about his experience on Talk11 and everything in between!Sanjay is a very positive and motivated individual on the path of spreading the power of potential and self realization. Sanjay has beaten Multiple Sclerosis for the past 12 years without the use of medication from day one and utilizes proper eating, exercise and mindset into his daily practices. As an independent consultant and coach now, he utilizes his professional and personal knowledge to help people!A true believer of moving past the emotion and getting to solution is a key focus that he empowers people that he connects with.

Chat with our speaker Jessie Brandon!Rev. Jessie Brandon is a Certified Life Cycle Celebrant™ and an Ordained Metaphysical Minister. She is also a conduit for Divine Spirit as an intuitive energy guide. Rev. Jessie has a local cable TV show on Rogers called Epiphanies where she interviews holistic entrepreneurs about the books that changed their lives. She is a trained Counselor, has a B.A. in Sociology and a Teaching and Training Adults Certification. Jessie has multiple certifications in various energy modalities including Reiki and Therapeutic Touch.She has been on a journey to become her best self and to get to know and love herself so that she can love others as Spirit would.In her Energy work, she combines several modalities creating her own method of engaging your energy so that she can see and hear the messages Spirit has for you.Rev. Jessie Brandon, LCC, HSC, BA Soc., Reiki Master, Therapeutic Touch Practitioner, Akashic Records Consultant

Today we chatted with Shelley about her experience on Talk11 and everything in between.Shelley Hofer is a mental health advocate who began sharing her 45 year battle with Major Depressive Disorder when her teenage son, Zach, stepped up and raised over $130,000 for youth mental health initiatives. Shelley now speaks about her illness, hospitalizations, Electro-convulsive Therapy treatments (ECT), rTMS and brain stimulation to help reduce the shame and stigma associated with Mental Illness that often keeps others from seeking treatment. Despite the life sentence of her illness, Shelley's story is full of hope, connection and resilience. She has a very loving and accepting partner in Derek and loves parenting an empathetic and very moody (but oh so wonderful!) teenage boy.

Welcome to the Talk11 Podcast! Come on in and listen to our founders explain why they started Talk11 and so much more!