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A podcast about people doing 55 in a 54. Living their lives, y’know…just going for it. Twitter: @TheSecondActPod IG: @thesecondactpod Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thesecondactpod

Gord Kiteley


    • May 5, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 50m AVG DURATION
    • 169 EPISODES


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    Trevor Turnbull - #157

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 52:05


    Trevor Turnbull has had success. Sometimes, just when it came, he figured out a way to make it a little tougher on himself than it needed to be, it's funny how that works sometimes? Now, after a bunch of wins, some losses and more than a few draws, he is sharing those stories with people, helping them on their journey. From a small NE SK town to living all over the world helping folks, Trevor has used his abilities to make the most for others, and himself. Join us for a great chat!Check him out here:InstagramLinkedInFacebookYouTubegord@secondactpodcast.com

    Kiley George - #156

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 56:46


    Kiley George is a misfit swinger turned monogamous, trauma-informed somatic sex and relationship coach, digital marketer, and the voice behind The Pineapple Express podcast. With a background in sex work, a flair for the witchy, and a passion for telling the truth (even when it's messy), Kiley is a queer menace with a heart of gold and a brain full of ADHD-fueled daydreams.She's built a loyal following of over 300,000 curious, kinky, and sex-positive souls across platforms by opening up conversations about sexual freedom, dismantling shame, and making space for healing through pleasure. Kiley is guiding clients through intimacy breakthroughs, stirring up conversations around swinging snd non monogamy and helping others accept themselves without shame. Kiley leads with vulnerability, vision, and a commitment to community care. Join us for an incredible chat!Check her out here:InstagramPineapple Express Podcast (Apple)ThreadsTik TokTwitter (X)gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Dr. Christie Vanorsdale - #155

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 49:57


    Dr. Christie Vanorsdale is a lifelong educator who entered the field in an unconventional manner and has used that POV to blaze trails that most people never see. Her passion for structuring outcomes for her clients and pupils has resulted in her developing her own Learning Lab as she struck out on her own. She has an incredible outlook on how we learn, continue to learn and best learn, and this is an hour-long crash course in how to strive in ways that may not be apparent. Join us!Check her out here:Google ScholarLinkedIngord@secondactpodcast.com

    Kate Reid - #154

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 44:29


    Kate Reid was born right when country music got fun again! A child of the 90's CMT era, Kate knew that country music was what she loved. Living in the Yukon was enough for her to know that she was going to have to chase her dream, so after university in Saskatchewan, she came to Alberta to make it happen! No shortage of enthusiasm will ever be an issue, as she is truly doing what she loves, both as a day job and a night gig. It's not easy, but nothing worth doing ever is. Check out Kate's story!Check her out here:InstagramFacebookAB MusicTik TokYouTubegord@secondactpodcast.com

    Greg German - #153

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 45:19


    If you have been with us from the very beginning, you may remember this guy. Greg German was our guest on episode #21 and was our first viral episode! He told us about how he went from being on top of a world he didn't understand to in the US Federal Penal System for 7+ yrs. His honest and raw look at the choices he made was exactly the story we wanted to tell with the show. Well, Greg is back to tell us about the work that he has put into his Lifecraft brand and what can happen when you strive for a full life, not just superficial happiness! Join us!Check him out here:First Appearance⁠InstagramFacebookgord@secondactpodcast.com

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    Sarah Scott - #152

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 54:48


    Sarah Scott knew she was going to perform. From a young age, she went to camps, took every opportunity that came up to be in front of people and enjoyed sharing her gifts with anyone who cared to listen. Getting hired at a radio station in her late teens and joining the ranks of radio DJ's seemed like a natural fit. But, like all businesses, radio is tough and after a few job interruptions and some soul searching, Sarah joins us to talk about what sticking to your guns looks like while reading the tea leaves to know what is next. She is an incredibly introspective guest who shared it all; the good, the bad and the heartbreaking. Join us! Check her out here: Instagram LinkedIn Studio B Podcast gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Joey Vargas Zapata - #151

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 52:57


    Today we sit down with a gentleman who lived a lifetime before finding himself incarcerated for his gang-related activity. Joey Vargas Zapata grew up in the American midwest and despite all of the efforts of the people in his life to keep him out of trouble, he always found some. He ended up finding himself in jail for selling drugs, in a misguided effort to help his father and after 5 years inside, he came out and knew there was more for him in this life. He is a certified life coach, recovery specialist, husband, father and grandfather who shares his story through podcasting, written works and public speaking. He has dedicated his life to at-risk youth and breaking the cycle of violence and poverty. His story is raw and unfiltered, but that is the only way he knows how to tell it. Please join us! Check him out here: Instagram LinkedIn Spotify Facebook YouTube gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Brent Janke - #150

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 58:18


    On this, our 150th episode, we are chatting with a gentleman who was a Senior Vice President at the company I worked at prior to starting the pod. If you had told me then that I would have an occasion to sit down and chop it up with Brent Janke, I wouldn't have believed you. But, chop it up we did. We talk about his journey to the upper levels of management in the oil and gas industry, working all over the world to understand how people tick, regardless of race, creed or beliefs and what goes into leading people well. He is an author, a professor, public speaker and podcaster. He cares deeply about helping people and he is here today to tell us how a SK farm kid ended up in the C-Suite of the largest integrated energy company in Canada. Join us for a great chat about life after the C-Suite and what really matters Check him out here: Instagram LinkedIn A Better Way To Lead Twitter/X gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Jeff Kolez - #149

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 50:03


    Jeff Kolez was going through a divorce when it became apparent to him that there was no way for him to compete, let alone win. The odds were too long, everything was stacked against him and he didn't want everyone to feel that way.  So, once he was back on his feet, he started on a path to work with others to help them understand that they had people in their corner and there was a way out. With 50% of first marriages ending in divorce, Jeff knew there had to be a market for men who had no idea what they were up against, so he went in search of them.  His honest look at marriage and divorce helps everyone understand exactly what these people are navigating. This is a very important conversation and we are really excited to bring it to you. Join us! Check him out here: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Divorce Daddy Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Paul Myrehaug - #148

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 40:31


    Paul Myrehaug knew that comedy was what he wanted to do. He knew he could do it. He just had to find a way! Now, 20+ years into his career, he is closing the largest soft seat theater tour in Canada, living abroad making scores of people laugh out loud at his unique brand of humour. How a style develops, how you know something is going to work and what goes into the never ending job of creation, Paul talks about everything on this great chat! Join us! Check him out here: Instagram Threads Tik Tok YouTube Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

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    Stacey Brown - #147

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 45:49


    Stacey Brown had the perfect life. House in the country, great career, beautiful family and a loving husband. But as her son struggled with addiction and mental health issues, she watched it slip away. A traumatic event ripped all sense of normalcy away from her, and she knew there was a different path for her. After a divorce and walking away from everything she knew, she wrote a book, started a coaching practice and is moving ahead with a life she never knew existed, until it was the only one she could live. Join us while we chat about where she is going from here! Check her out here Instagram Facebook  Tik Tok Clubhouse YouTube Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Mariah Pettry - #146

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 49:33


    Mariah Pettry has seen a lot. Addiction and all that goes along with it, but she knew there was more for her in this world, and she finally found it. Now, she is helping others find theirs and her story is incredible! Born in the Appalachian basin, bounced all over the USA and having settled in Georgia, she understands what it takes to stay the course. Her perspective on addiction, beating it and staying on the right path is hard earned and easily shared. She takes us through her life on the show, and you won't be disappointed she shared it with you.  Join us! Check her out here YouTube Facebook  LinkedIn Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Delta Sweet a.k.a. Pat Kordyback - #145

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 46:27


    Pat Kordyback has seen success. His band Stereos took the world by storm in the early 2000's and they played everywhere, with everyone. Not too bad for a couple of Edmonton kids hoping to play the Warped Tour! Now, after some stops and starts, he is out of the gate as Delta Sweet, a country-inspired alter ego. Still equipped with hooks and melodies, he's trying something new and we are here for the ride! Join us for an incredible chat! Check him out here Spotify Tik Tok Twitter Instagram Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Maria C. Palmer - #144

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 54:38


    Maria Palmer has lived a very unique life. The daughter of one of Pittsburgh's most successful restaurateurs, she saw the great side of a business that almost couldn't lose. Then, once her father ran afoul with the law and lost the business, she saw how that affected everyone around her. As she gathered stories for a book she never knew she'd publish, she eventually figured out what made her dad tick and took him on an incredible ride! Join us for a chat about keeping things alive, in the face of adversity!   Check her out here Facebook Twitter Instagram Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Alice Cadd - #143

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 45:49


    New show this week with psychiatrist-turned-author Alice Cadd! This Perth-based practitioner turned years of human psyche understanding into a career that uses that info to make us sweat! Check it out! Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Benjamin Kintisch - #142

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 55:50


    Benjamin Kintisch has had a unique career path to this point. He has, by his own admission, zigged and zagged through numerous roles in different fields, but he never stopped creating. Using his gifts to express himself was always near and dear to his heart, but it was not until he started his attempt at playwriting that he found out what he is here to do.  Please join us! Check him out here Instagram  LinkedIn Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Maria Rigopoulou - #141

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 45:58


    Maria Rigapoulou knew from an early age that understanding how things worked was important to her. A career in electrical engineering seemed to satisfy that itch, until she sustained an injury that left her laid up and with a prognosis she did not understand completely. She was told that she had the bone health of an 80 year old, but she was only in her early 30's! She has since devoted her life into understanding how people can deal with these instances and created a whole business around this issue. Join us for a great chat! Check her out here Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Annae Jones - #140

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 41:46


    Annae Jones has never had it easy. Born without arms, she has always had to find a way, so when her life started to allow for her to find time to express herself, it is no wonder that foot painting became her new outlet for her artistic endeavors. She joins us to talk about the community she found, the opportunities that are out there and how she has translated all of her lessons learned in life to keep focused on moving her new found passion ahead. Join us for a great chat! Check her out here Instagram  Facebook Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Daniel Harper - #139

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 49:27


    Daniel Harper has seen a lot. He went off on his own path in his late teens, played and listened to every kind of music under the sun and when he got his life back on track, his wife and family were there to guide him to a blue collar job. Never one to leave anything on the table, Daniel started recording under the name Poorboy Slides and is releasing some of the most incredible music you will ever hear! Take some time to hear his story, if he can do it, we all have a shot! Please join us! Check him out here Instagram  Spotify Apple Music Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Logan Harland - #138

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 43:21


    Logan Harland got to live out every young Canadian's dream. Hockey at the highest level all the way along, but once he got to the top of his Jr career, the reality set in.  He talks about finding trouble, then finding himself, all while playing the game he loves.  Now, as he works towards his psychology career, he hopes to help others on the same path avoid some of the heartache.  A great show and a story just waiting to be written! Join us! Check him out here Instagram  Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    OGR Scintilla - #137

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 61:37


    Shane Kimber, aka OGR Scintilla, is an AB farmer who also happens to be a prolific producer of fire beats and parody jams that the whole country knows, even if they don't! Shane talks about what goes into a life of creation and where he finds the inspiration to have more than a few profiles out to the world! Join us! Check him out here Facebook Youtube Tik Tok Instagram  Spotify Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Dick Frost - #136

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 64:32


    Dick Frost is a blue collar social media legend who succeeds at everything he decided he wants to try. Tik Tok, Facebook, IG or podcasting, Dick knows that hard work, an incredible knack for getting the right shot and creativity unbound will lead him to more followers, more views and revenue in places that people never look. Since the last time he was on, so much has changed, I had to ask him to come back and tell us all about it.  He's a friend, a mentor and the most successful social media personality I know.  Please join us! Check him out here Instagram  Facebook Tik Tok Twitter YouTube Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Debra Kasowski - #135

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 53:02


    Debra Kasowski had a family, a career and all the other markers of a great life. She had no real urge to look outside of what she knew, until she decided to start sharing her gift...the gift of herself. Now, as an author, podcaster, coach, wife and mother, she spends her time sharing her message with people, helping them make the most of their gifts. An incredible discussion about knowing there is a little more out there and figuring out how to go for it! Check her out here Facebook Twitter (X) Youtube LinkedIn Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Heidi Davis - #134

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 52:19


    Heidi Davis knew she was going to help people. As a recreational therapist, she had the skills to help the people who came to her, but as she realized she had more to offer, she took it to the people around her and she found a whole world that opened up to her.  It's an incredible chat with someone who is just getting started! Check her out here Facebook Instagram  Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Seth Anderson - #133

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 55:07


    Seth Anderson made some big changes. And he couldn't stop! After moving from rural Alberta to work in a corporate setting, he continued to follow his calling, leading and mentoring people. Eventually, he shut down the corporate life altogether and dove headfirst into artist development. After hooking up with Blue Willow Entertainment, he's been able to chase that dream down and it's been an incredible experience thus far. He joins us again to take us down that road! Check him out here Seth's Instagram  Blue Willow's Instagram The Biz Dojo Podcast Instagram Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Frank King - #132

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 43:01


    Frank King is a 10 time TedX Talk veteran who wrote for Jay Leno and works the cruise ship circuit up to 12 weeks a year, but as he will tell us, suicide is always on the menu. Frank talks about realizing that he lives with chronic suicidal ideation, to go along with his wicked sense of humour, and how he managed to turn a curse and a blessing into a career!  You won't be disappointed in your choice to join us! Check him out here Facebook Twitter (X) Instagram  Youtube LinkedIn Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Gideon Foster - #131

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 42:50


    Gideon Foster did what he was supposed to do. He got a job, went to work and pushed on into his mid-40's. After a spiritual awakening, however, he decided that he needed to pursue his passion for music full time. Now, 10 years in, he has a lot of perspective on what goes into these choices. It's a great chat that has a lot of interesting pieces to it.  It won't disappoint, please,  join us! Check him out here Facebook Twitter (X) Instagram  Soundcloud Youtube Apple Spotify Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Heather Shtuka - #130

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 47:39


    Heather Shtuka is a force of nature.  When her son went missing from a ski town in British Columbia in 2018, the idea that she would stop before getting closure never crossed her mind.  6 years later, her mission hasn't changed.  She has morphed inti an author, advocate and still, mother looking for answers.  It's not always easy, but her passion and drive is so inspiring, you have to listen to the whole thing. Please, take the time to join us! Check her out here Facebook Facebook Instagram  Instagram LinkedIn Order Missing From Me Book X (Twitter) Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Dr. Natali Mei - #129

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 50:54


    Dr. Natali Mei has lived an incredible life to this point. Incredible success, finding out what didn't work and managing to earn a doctorate, all while living all over the world! Eastern Europe, the US and now based in Rome Italy, Natali talks about putting the effort in when she knew she wasn't on the right path.  She now helps people manage the same addiction demons that ravaged her life and she is here to tell us how she keeps her train moving forward! Join us! Check her out here Facebook Instagram  LinkedIn Youtube Tik Tok Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Eric Alper - #128

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 54:31


    Eric Alper is a music biz lifer. You name them, he's worked with them. He's seen the industry go from cassettes and CD's to fully online. He's watched people rise and he's watched them fall, and in his own words “No one knows anything!”  His look at the only industry he's ever known is raw and unfiltered, but that's the way you like it!  It's an incredible chat with a guest we can only hope to bring! Join us! Check him out here Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram  LinkedIn Tik Tok Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Trev Leota - #127

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 41:28


    Trev Leota has seen it all and done it all in the world of rugby. Championships and success has followed him everywhere he went, but just like everyone else, Father Time eventually caught up to him.  He needed to figure out what he was going to do, he knew he had more to provide the world.  He has found that purpose helping others who aren't as fortunate as him, and he is just getting started on his Second Act!  Join us! Check him out here Instagram  LinkedIn Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Rob Wells - #126

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 53:47


    You know Rob Wells' work, it's everywhere. Writing and producing for stars such as Ariana Grande, Nick Lachey, Justin Bieber and Nice Horse, his influence is ubiquitous in the Canadian and world music scene.  But a career in music isn't a plug and play proposition. We chat with Rob about what goes into the perseverance and determination required to stay on course. Join us! Check him out here X (Twitter) Instagram  LinkedIn Youtube Tik Tok Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Bonus Episode - Santa!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2023 14:35


    We got Santa last year, and if you didn't catch it, here he is again. Check it out! Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Jeffrey Eisen - #125

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2023 49:10


    Jeffrey Eisen has a pretty normal first act. Take over the company business, have success, build it up, take on challenges and overcome them with a lot of determination and a little bit of luck.  Eventually, his body told him it was time for a change and he has found the fulfilment that the life of entrepreneurship was not providing. Join us! Check him out here Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram  LinkedIn YouTube Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

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    Mauricio Flores - #124

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 59:09


    This week we chat with engineer-turned-photographer Mauricio Flores and the conversation couldn't have been more timely! Growing up in war-torn El Salvador, he knew he wanted to be an engineer, but it wasn't until he got to Canada that he truly found his passion for creating tools to help others reach their goals. It's the not the usual “technical-turned-artist” story, but he articulates his passion and reasons so well, you will absolutely understand his point of view! Join us! Check him out here Instagram  LinkedIn Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Kehly MacDuff - Episode #123

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 47:33


    This week we have a really interesting guest, someone who has been on the radar for a long time, but she was destined to be episode #123!  Kehly MacDuff has an incredible story of perseverance through a tough upbringing, childhood sexual trauma, becoming a scholarship athlete in Canada and the US and bringing it all back together to be health and wellness coach running her own practice.  No shortage of inspiration with her, and she is honest and direct about all that goes into her incredible journey.  Join us! Check her out here Instagram Facebook  Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Aaron McGeough - Episode #122

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 41:11


    Aaron McGeough has already conquered the hospitality industry, with the ongoing success of his bar in Victoria BC, Hecklers.  A comedy club, Aaron realised that he was able to gather data and use it to help the comics that came through to widen their reach and after a little bit of convincing, he was able to make the dream of a second opportunity a reality.  Starting Good Little Robot with a comic pal and his sister, Aaron has started to chase a second dream and he is here to chat about what goes into a swing to make it lucky a second time.  Join us! Check him out here Facebook Instagram Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Morgan Bosch - Episode #121

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 40:24


    Morgan Bosch thought she had it all figured out…until a summer of labour showed her she was just at the beginning!  Instead of going to university to be a teacher, she hit the bricks as a crane operator and has never looked back…only up!!  A great chat with someone who loves what they do, join us to visit with Morgan and what goes into a crane operators life! Check her out at Tik Tok  Instagram SomeCraneOP Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Paul Langlois - Episode #120

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 51:19


    Paul Langlois knew that he wasn't done yet.  But when The Tragically Hip's career was rocked by Gord Downie's cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing, it really seemed like it was over.  Bearing down on the prospect of his musical output being curtailed was all he needed to gather up some pals and start playing again, and he was shocked about what came about.  An album of new songs, inspired by his experiences and influenced by his past, Guess What? came out to an uproar.  He certainly wasn't done yet. Check this chat out, I guarantee that if you are a Hip or Paul fan, this is what you need to hear. Check him out here. Facebook Instagram Twitter Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Amanda Keeles - Episode #119

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 46:34


    Amanda Keeles had success by any measure…except her own.  She knew that all the money in the world couldn't put the fire inside of her out, so she finally embraced it and doubled down on herself.  Many difficult decisions and countless hours later, it's all coming together. A new album, a band and a tour, everything she thought she wanted is coming to fruition, and she tells us all about it.   Check her out here. Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube Spotify Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Richard Kaufman - Episode #118

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 50:42


    Richard Kaufman is an incredible storyteller with an equally incredible story. Almost kicked out of the military a second time by 23, he watched 9/11 happen in real time and dedicated himself to service. He has since gone on to write a book, create a podcast that serves as his vocation, as well as creating clothing lines and many other side bar activities that allow him to create the life he wants to live. His enthusiasm is palpable and he truly wants everyone to follow in his footsteps. Join us and take the first one! Check him out here at Vertical Momentum Podcast. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Medium Tik Tok Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Sabrena Morgan - Episode #117

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 69:07


    Sabrena Morgan has quite a story. Using meth at 13, a full blown addict in her 20's, a mother, realtor, divorcee, clean for chunks of time before ending up with a 9 year federal rap and having to make some real tough choices. Now, out on home confinement, she is telling her story and helping others is her goal. We're here to help! Check her out here. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Medium Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    D Jay McGrath - Episode #116

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 52:25


    D Jay McGrath can tell you all about expectations. Moving away at 15 to play hockey, getting drafted to the WHL and coming home to a hero's welcome when anxiety and depression had completely derailed his career. He didn't have anywhere to turn, so he shut himself off to the world, retreating into drugs and alcohol to quiet his inner-monologue. Just over a year ago, he decided to make a change and he is spreading his word all over the youth sports landscape. Being great at one thing doesn't mean you have all the answers, and D Jay is here to talk about that. Check him out here. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Peter Young - Episode #115

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 56:03


    Peter Young met the woman of his dreams. She was smart, athletic, pretty and, most importantly, a woman of faith. Peter just knew that he was going to marry her and live happily ever after. He had no idea that her and her family were under the control of a man who had an incredible grasp on them and wasn't about to let go. A harrowing tale of love, loss and bewilderment, Peter joins us to talk about what he had to endure to extricate himself and his children from a world so bizarre, you have to hear it to believe it. Join us! Check him out here. Facebook Instagram Youtube LinkedIn Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Riley Amos aka The Angry Drilling Guy - Episode #114

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 74:43


    This one is a little bit different. Riley Amos is a little bit different.  Engaging, brilliant and a man of the world, Riley has taken roughnecking all over the world and made a story you have to hear to believe.  Running an energy company, drilling contractor, managing projects all over the world, and he still has time for shows like ours.  This one won't be for everyone, but the people who know…will love it. Check him out on Tik Tok! Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Rob Schremp - Episode #113

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 54:09


    Rob Schremp is a name lots of hockey fans will recognize, even if they don't place him.  He was a highly touted first round pick of the Edmonton Oilers who, after working his way through the league, has found an incredible purpose spreading the game around the world.  Currently in Hong Kong developing the Chinese program for the world stage, Rob comes on and is honest and gracious about his journey, what he learned and what he hopes to pass along. Join us! Check him out here. Instagram Twitter Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Sonny Von Cleveland - Episode #112

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 55:19


    Sonny Von Cleveland's story is almost too much to believe.  Convicted of a felony at age 7? Check!  5 years in solitary confinement? Check! His brother moving in with the mother of his son and taking over every responsibility in that situation whil ehe was in jail?  Check!   An incredible tale of spinning out before catching traction and what he had to do to end up on the road he is on now! Join us! Check him out here. Youtube Facebook Instagram Twitter Speakerhub Tik Tok Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Kevin Banner - Episode #111

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 46:45


    Stand up comedy isn't easy. It's a long slog though places most of us have never heard of and the best you can hope for is enough to go to the next club tomorrow. Kevin Banner has lived that life and managed to succeed and thrive due to his resilience and determination. A chat with a comic who just released his second special, this is a fun chat and hopefully you get a look at what goes into the work of making people laugh! Check him out here. Facebook Tik Tok Twitter YouTube Instagram Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

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    Gene Principe - Episode #110

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 59:25


    You know who Gene Principe is. Yeah you do. He's the guy with the puns and the costumes that has been hosting Edmonton Oiler games on Rogers Sportsnet for 20+ years. He is a regular guy, with a killer job and he joins us to give us a behind the scenes look at what the changes in sports journalism have shown him over the years. Honest and gracious, Gene is exactly like you think he is. Join us! Check him out here. Sportsnet Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Mike Toffan of Project Forest - Episode #109

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 50:45


    Mike Toffan made a career in forestry and once he understood what about that choice he was passionate about, he put something unbelievable in motion. His Project Forest initiative is an incredible undertaking that aims to re-forest areas that don't receive the attention they deserve. He uses industry leading people, techniques and technology to reintroduce "forever forests" all over Western Canada. A passionate advocate, you can hear it in his voice; this what he loves to do. Join us for great look into that life! Check him out here. Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

    Kevin McNee - Episode #108

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 45:49


    Kevin McNee is making his second appearance on the pod, and much has changed! Having laid out his plans in his previous appearance, Kevin joins us to talk about what putting those plans in motion looks like in real life.  Honest and gracious, Kevin has a great story and his outlook is compelling! Join us! Check him out here. Facebook Instagram Heartwarrior IG Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

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