Podcasts about The Amazing Race Canada

In this episode, Ryan welcomes Tyler Smith, a mental health advocate, Amazing Race Canada winner, and survivor of the Humboldt Broncos hockey bus crash. Tyler shares his incredible journey of turning personal tragedy into a mission of advocacy and healing.After surviving the devastating bus crash, Tyler found strength in his experiences, winning Amazing Race Canada with his partner Kat Kastner and founding the 'Not Alone Co.' clothing line to spark vital conversations about mental health. Through his public speaking and podcast, Tyler continues to make a significant impact on mental health discussions, safe spaces, and community well-being. Join us as Tyler discusses his path to recovery, the importance of mental health awareness, and how he uses his platform to create positive change.Learn more about Tyler on Instagram @smitty269#MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #AdvocateForChange #FromDarknessToLife#OurCollectiveJourney #OCJ #PodcastLife #PodcastEpisode #OCJPodcast #RecoveryJourney#TylerSmith #HumboldtStrong #NotAloneCo #SurvivorStory #AmazingRaceCanada#Resilience #OvercomingAdversity #HopeAndHealing #SafeSpaces #StrengthThroughStruggle #CommunitySupport

On this new season of AART our first guest is the cinematographer Sarah Thomas Moffat. Sarah's work has spanned across all genres from docs, factual and commercial with a focus now on scripted. Her productions have aired worldwide, including on CBC, History Channel, CTV, Hulu and Netflix. Sarah was the first woman to run as a Racer-Cam Operator on the Canadian reality competition show Amazing Race Canada. She has won multiple awards across genres including film festival awards for Best Cinematography. along with three CSC nominations.  Sarah's parents emigrated from Scotland to Canada shortly before Sarah was born in Toronto. As a child she developed an interest in still photography through artistic parents which led to Sarah studying Film, Radio, TV Broadcasting at Centennial College, Ontario. She describes herself, at that time, as focused and determined when she realized that this was her calling and she could make a career as a cinematographer. Sarah is a dual citizen of Canada and the UK. She is a member of IATSE, a CSC Associate Member, an ASC Vision Mentee Alumni, and Illuminatrix DOP based in London.  Sarah's links:https://sarahthomasmoffat.com/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3511986/https://www.instagram.com/sthomasmoffat Some of Sarah's favorite female artists:Mandy WalkerEva DuVernay Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramThe AART Podcast on YouTubeEmail: theaartpodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wisp--4769409/support.

On this new season of AART our first guest is the cinematographer Sarah Thomas Moffat. Sarah's work has spanned across all genres from docs, factual and commercial with a focus now on scripted. Her productions have aired worldwide, including on CBC, History Channel, CTV, Hulu and Netflix. Sarah was the first woman to run as a Racer-Cam Operator on the Canadian reality competition show Amazing Race Canada. She has won multiple awards across genres including film festival awards for Best Cinematography. along with three CSC nominations.  Sarah's parents emigrated from Scotland to Canada shortly before Sarah was born in Toronto. As a child she developed an interest in still photography through artistic parents which led to Sarah studying Film, Radio, TV Broadcasting at Centennial College, Ontario. She describes herself, at that time, as focused and determined when she realized that this was her calling and she could make a career as a cinematographer. Sarah is a dual citizen of Canada and the UK. She is a member of IATSE, a CSC Associate Member, an ASC Vision Mentee Alumni, and Illuminatrix DOP based in London.  Sarah's links:https://sarahthomasmoffat.com/https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3511986/https://www.instagram.com/sthomasmoffat Some of Sarah's favorite female artists:Mandy WalkerEva DuVernay Host: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramThe AART Podcast on YouTubeEmail: theaartpodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/aart--5814675/support.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   As the 2010 Winter Olympics gold medalist in men's skeleton, Jonathan “Jon” Montgomery became a national icon, renowned for his spontaneous and exuberant celebration. Since 2013, Jon has hosted The Amazing Race Canada, captivating audiences nationwide. His career highlights include winning his first World Cup race in 2008 and earning two silver medals at the 2008 FIBT World Championships. Inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame in 2019, Jon continues to inspire through his passion for sport and community. Jon recently keynoted the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 in Vancouver, where he took the audience along on his journey to Olympic history. RIMScast Host Justin Smulison was in the audience and was inspired by Montgomery's story, which revealed the parallels between risk management and sports and competition.   To help close out 2024 and usher in the winter, Montgomery joined RIMScast to discuss his risk philosophies, highlighted by the ups and downs of training and competition. Justin and Jon discuss Jon's victory at the 2010 Olympics followed by his failure to qualify for the 2014 Olympics. Jon reveals where he fell short and how he turned this failure into a life-changing habit of learning lessons from every setback. Jon comments on the differences between individual risk-taking, and risk professionals applying more risk-aware thinking. Jon talks about journaling his wins and losses in life. Jon credits his team for everything he achieves, from the Olympics to Amazing Race Canada. Jon shares how a misunderstood training program challenged him to his limit but built him up for the 2010 Olympics. Jon's secret sauce is his curiosity and his desire to chase the best-informed guesses. Jon recommends stacking habits to make short-term goals become long-term commitments.   Listen in to hear Jon's take on the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 and what he experienced there. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS. [:14] Member registration for RISKWORLD 2025 is now open! General registration opens on December 4th. Visit RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. [:25] About this episode, coming to you from RIMS headquarters in New York. We will be joined by Olympic Gold Medalist, Host of The Amazing Race Canada, and recent RIMS Canada Keynote, Jon Montgomery! [:49] The next RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Virtual Workshop will be held on December 17th and 18th. The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Course will be held from February 4th through the 6th, 2025. [1:08] Links to these courses can be found on the Certification page of RIMS.org and through this episode's show notes. [1:15] RIMS Virtual Workshops! Elise Farnham of Illumine Consulting recently joined us here on RIMScast. On December 17th and 18th, she will host “Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique”. [1:30] Gail Kiyomura of The ART of Risk Consulting, will host the “Fundamentals of Insurance” virtual workshop on February 19th and 20th, 2025. [1:41] This is the last week to sign up for “Managing Data for ERM”, hosted by Pat Saporito on December 12th. Registration closes on December 11th. [1:52] A link to the full schedule of virtual workshops can be found through RIMS.org/education/online-learning pages. A link is also in this episode's show notes. [2:08] Interview! My guest today is one of my favorite RIMS Keynotes from 2024, the 2010 Winter Olympics Gold Medalist for Men's Skeleton, Jon Montgomery. He's an icon in Canada. He's known since 2013 as the host of The Amazing Race Canada, captivating audiences. [2:27] He's an all-around great guy. His keynote at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024 inspired me. We are catching up now to close out 2024 with a little extra inspirado! We will discuss his risk philosophies and how our listeners can apply these philosophies to their lives. [2:58] Jon Montgomery, welcome to RIMScast! [3:09] Jon Montgomery is an Olympic Gold Medalist. You may also know him as the recent host of the RIMS Canada Conference 2024. Jon is calling into the interview from his home office. Justin found Jon to be very personable after his keynote address at the conference. [3:49] Jon says his experience was awesome. The best part was connecting one-on-one with people, and putting a medal around folks' necks. Not everybody is going to remember what you say but everybody will remember how you made them feel and a moment you shared. [4:27] Jon gets a charge out of meeting folks and finding out who they might know in common. He says in Canada if it's more than a couple degrees of separation, one of them has been living under a rock. [5:13] Jon saw that folks at the conference were genuinely engaged and happy. The level of positivity was the connecting element from person to person. He could feel the energy. It felt like folks looked forward to these opportunities. People were familiar with one another, like family. [5:36] Jon saw that people look forward to these conferences to be among friends, as well as to learn and network. The level of familiarity was tangible. [6:26] Jon likes to assess risk, by whatever metrics he uses, and he loves to compete against the best, whatever he gets to be a part of.  [6:51] Jon talks about measuring the risks of skeleton against the potential rewards. Whatever the perceived risks were, he pushed them to the side for the opportunity to represent my country, which carried much greater weight. He downplayed the risk in pursuit of that reward.  [7:27] In hindsight, we might lie to ourselves on occasion about risky endeavors because of that proverbial dangling carrot. Jon would have played any sport that would have him. Skeleton had a shorter bench than the national team in hockey, or even speedskating, or downhill skiing. [7:55] When Jon first saw skeleton, he was compelled. Having tried it one time, he was hooked. He loved the experience of being on the sled. He didn't think too much about what would happen to him but it seemed safer than hockey with all its variables, which he grew up playing. [8:33] In skeleton racing, you go down a frozen chute. There are no right angles and everything is pretty smooth. It just has a great deal of speed. Once Jon got his brain wrapped around that, he was comfortable in that arena. [8:55] Jon learned that the sport places incredible pressure on the brain. That was glossed over in the pursuit of representing Canada. Some of the athletes got concussions and had to work through them. Jon's wife was profoundly affected by participation in skeleton racing. [9:18] Jon says they are where they are today because of that row to hoe and the dark days that followed after she left the sport and Jon retired four years later. [9:40] Could risk professionals push some risks to the side with a similar outcome or is there a different approach to apply in their roles? Jon suggests risk professionals not turn a blind eye to the outcomes. As an individual chasing a dream, there has to be some of that. [10:05] Jon says if he focuses solely on the risk, it might detract from his capacity to react and take advantage of a situation and opportunity. If you're dwelling on what could go wrong, you're missing things right in front of you that might swing the pendulum in the other direction. [10:32] As a risk professional, you work to mitigate that negative outcome. For what's at stake as a risk professional, Jon would not advise turning a blind eye to outcomes. For the public, dwelling on what can go wrong will lead to some of those outcomes. What we focus on grows. [10:57] If you perpetually focus on the negative and what could go wrong, you will attract it. Focus instead on what you want to have happen. Justin and Jon discuss the law of attraction where thoughts become things. Justin watched it on streaming instead of reading the book. [12:40] Jon keeps track of his hits and misses, but he doesn't do as much journaling as he thinks he should. When he does journal, he is proud that he wrote of his successes to be reminded of them later. He finds journaling to be a great tool to be leveraged. [13:32] Jon says nobody should expect not to experience disappointments. As a parent, Jon has had to realize that his reactions are natural, even if he would have preferred to react a different way. [13:58] The conversations that are had afterward are humanizing, when he admits not having had the patience the situation warranted. Jon talks of building conversation around expectations, realities, and disappointments, moving forward with purpose. [14:22] One of Jon's most disappointing experiences was falling short of making the 2014 Olympic team. As the defending Olympic champion, he failed to qualify for the 2014 Games although he was stronger, faster, and more prepared. He had tried to create a better sled. [15:43] In skeleton racing, your sled needs to be intertwined with every fiber of your being. You have to know how it will react to the smallest impetus. If you haven't had the time to become one with your sled, you are at a disadvantage. Jon didn't have the time to perfect his sled. [16:18] Jon fell just a hair short. It was wildly disappointing. The feeling in the pit of his stomach was palpable. Today, Jon is so glad it happened to him. What he took away from it was that he realized he had pushed people away who could have helped him in his project. [17:37] Jon had spent a lot of time, money, and effort on this project and he thought people just wanted to be part of it. He pushed against collaboration. He made himself a man on an island in a solo pursuit. He couldn't reach the necessary expedited rate of development alone.  [18:12] If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, you've got to go together. Jon applies that lesson to everything he does today as an entrepreneur and in business. He knows he can't do it singly. The lesson has stood him well since he moved on from the disappointment. [18:43] As you move away from a failure, if you focus on the lessons you learned through that pursuit, that's always going to be a win. You'll either get the victory or the lesson. In either case, it's a W! [19:10] Plug Time! RIMS Webinars! On December 5th, we have “Predictive Strategies to Detect Electrical and Machinery Failures”, presented by Global Risk Consultants, a TÜV SÜD company. [19:25] On Thursday, December 12th, OneTrust returns to deliver “Staying Vigilant: 7 Practical Tips for Ongoing Third-Party Risk Monitoring”. [19:35] More webinars will be announced soon and added to the RIMS.org/webinars page. Go there to register. Registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [19:47] RIMS is now accepting nominations for all awards other than Risk Manager of the Year 2025. The submission deadline is Monday, January 6th, 2025. To receive a RIMS award, all winners must be active members and in good standing. [20:07] These awards are the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chapter Leadership Award, the Harry and Dorothy Goodell Award, the Volunteer of the Year “Heart of RIMS” Award, the Richard W. Bland Memorial Award, the Chapter of the Year Award, the Rising Risk Professional Award, the Risk Management Hall of Fame, and the Cristy Award. [20:44] You can find more information about the awards through the About Us page of RIMS.org or the link in this interview's show notes. [20:52] Nominations are also open for the Donald M. Stuart Award which recognizes excellence in risk management in Canada. Links are in this episode's show notes. [21:04] Back to the Interview!  [22:02] As the tip of the iceberg, the visible part of Amazing Race Canada, Jon stands on the shoulders of a juggernaut of a team. When you saw Jon at the Olympics, going down the mountain on the crazy carpet with rails on it, you didn't see the team behind the athlete. [22:27] Jon's team was made up of coaches, trainers, physiotherapists, and team leaders. All of these people feed into a moment. [22:40] When that moment becomes visible to the masses, the capacity to see the team for the individual isn't present but everybody who has done something that they can be proud of knows full well what goes into a result. [23:22] Jon's public speaking skills developed in tandem with his pursuit of athletics in high school. Jon and a buddy were student council co-presidents. They spoke in front of their peers at student assemblies. There is no more angst-inducing group to speak to than teen peers. [24:26] Jon became an auctioneer. He shares a sample of his auctioneer chant. He was often asked to MC weddings and events. He learned to be himself on a grand stage. When a beer was thrust in front of him, he was himself. It led him to develop his career, rather than auctioning. [27:31] Jon has a great deal of anonymity in a bar although some speak of offering him a beer. His favorite beer is wet and free. When offered, he will chug it. [29:01] Due to misunderstanding an article on training, Jon found himself overtraining in squats, lifting twice what was suggested. It caused him to break down, physically, emotionally, and mentally, spending hours at the gym to get 100 reps done. [30:17] On day 10, Jon fell short, being unable to do 100 squats with 200 additional pounds on the bar than he had had on day 1. He looked at the workout again and found he had done almost 100% more work than was required. There was no amount of energy he didn't expend to do it. [31:11] It dawned on him that he never would have made it that far had he known the truth. He wouldn't have put forth that amount of work if he hadn't believed it was possible. That belief that others had done it was compelling and propelled him far past his self-imposed limitations. [31:39] Almost completing the doubled workout made Jon realize that things are only out of our reach if we put them there; if we use self-limiting verbiage like “I can't,” or “We're going to fail.” Confidence is the key, whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right. [31:59] That experience in the gym made Jon realize that if he was going to be good at skeleton racing, he was going to have to continue to develop his legs, his glutes, his quads, and his core, and also his confidence; his capacity to believe that he could be a 2010 national team skeletor. [32:22] Jon had to believe he had the same opportunity and chance as every other athlete out there to win a medal; to win the gold medal. [32:31] All he could do was execute and be the best version of himself on the day that mattered and not worry about anybody else. If he did that, he would put himself in the best possible position. Jon was 30, turning 31. His training had made him strong. He peaked at the Games. [33:12] Jon's last push on his last run at the Games was his best. He needed that fast start time to compete with the two fastest pushers in the world. [34:12] Justin and Jon discuss not drinking alcohol on days you train. Jon says how we manage something inherently unhealthy is an individual thing. Your capacity to recover after having alcohol is reduced. Jon calls drinking a balancing act. You have to weigh things. [36:42] Jon talks about getting deep sleep and REM. He wears an Oura Ring to track his sleep. His metrics are different when he's had alcohol. Jon cherishes his sleep. [37:50] Jon says when you stack habits, your capacity to change short-term interests into long-term commitments is so much more bolstered. [38:33] Jon Montgomery's secret sauce is curiosity. He has a great deal of gratitude for having a curious mind. It's hard to teach or coach curiosity. Curiosity can be nurtured when you recognize it in your children and others. Jon's curiosity leads him to chase best-informed guesses. [39:37] Jon never holds anything so dear to his heart that he would die on that front. He is open and willing to have his mind changed about stuff. He's plain about what he knows right now. [39:49] Jon, it has been such a pleasure to have this one-on-one time with you for RIMScast. This past year, 2024 RIMS Canada had their best lineup of keynotes with you, Kevin Vallely, Jay Kiew, and Jody Wilson-Raybould. You all were fantastic and there was a lot to take away. [40:14] It resonated with me so I wanted to keep you at RIMS a little longer to get some more of those nuggets of wisdom. [40:39] Jon invites you to get your submission tapes in for Amazing Race Canada. Casting is still open. Jon will be the host for as long as they will have him! If they can him, he'll follow them on the road and sneak into shots! They do the show for men's health awareness. Donate online. [41:19] Special thanks again to Olympic gold medalist Jon Montgomery for joining us here on RIMScast. If you missed his keynote at the RIMS Canada Conference 2024, be sure to look for him on the road as he delivers several more at other events. [41:33] Be sure to follow his adventures as the host of Amazing Race Canada, which is gearing up for its 11th season, brought to you by CTV. Learn more about him at JonMontgomery.CA. [41:47] More RIMS Plugs! The RIMS App is available to RIMS members exclusively. Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. It's different from the RIMS Events App. Everyone loves the RIMS App! [42:22] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [43:07] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [43:25] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [43:42] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [43:56] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [44:03] Thank you all for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: RIMS DEI Council RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS-CRMP Stories — Featuring Valerie Fox!  Nominations open for RIMS 2025 Awards! (Through Jan. 6, 2025) Nominations for the Donald M. Stuart Award RIMS Webinars: “Predictive Strategies to Detect Electrical and Machinery Failures” | Sponsored by TUV SUD GRC | Dec. 5, 2024 “Staying Vigilant: 7 Practical Tips for Ongoing Third-Party Risk Monitoring” | Sponsored by OneTrust | Dec. 12, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars   Upcoming Virtual Workshops: RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep (Virtual)Dec. 17‒18, 2024 | 9:00 am‒4:00 pm EST — Register by Dec. 10. “Managing Data for ERM” | Dec. 12, 2024 & March 12, 2025 “Captives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique” | Dec. 17‒18 “Fundamentals of Insurance” | Feb. 19‒20, 2025 See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops” RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops   Related RIMScast Episodes: “Exploring Risk in Extreme Environments with Kevin Vallely”, RIMS Canada Conference 2024 Keynote “Change Management and Strategy with Jay Kiew, RIMS Canada Conference 2024 Keynote” “Live From Vancouver! with Maryam Salmasi, Fred H. Bossons Award Winner 2024” “RIMS 2024 Rising Star Chelsea Andrusiak” (SKRIMS Vice President) “Supply and Bike Chains with Emily Buckley”   Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Risk Management in a Changing World: A Deep Dive into AXA's 2024 Future Risks Report” | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) “How Insurance Builds Resilience Against An Active Assailant Attack” | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog “Third-Party and Cyber Risk Management Tips” | Sponsored by Alliant “RMIS Innovation with Archer” | Sponsored by Archer “Navigating Commercial Property Risks with Captives” | Sponsored by Zurich “Breaking Down Silos: AXA XL's New Approach to Casualty Insurance” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Weathering Today's Property Claims Management Challenges” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Storm Prep 2024: The Growing Impact of Convective Storms and Hail” | Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants, a TÜV SÜD Company “Partnering Against Cyberrisk” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Harnessing the Power of Data and Analytics for Effective Risk Management” | Sponsored by Marsh “Accident Prevention — The Winning Formula For Construction and Insurance” | Sponsored by Otoos “Platinum Protection: Underwriting and Risk Engineering's Role in Protecting Commercial Properties” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Elevating RMIS — The Archer Way” | Sponsored by Archer “Alliant's P&C Outlook For 2024” | Sponsored by Alliant “Why Subrogation is the New Arbitration” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyclone Season: Proactive Preparation for Loss Minimization” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest: Jon Montgomery, 2010 Winter Olympics Men's Skeleton Gold Medal Winner and Host of Amazing Race Canada   Social Shareables (Edited For Social Media Use): The best part of a gig is the opportunity to connect one-on-one with people in their space, and getting to put a medal around folks' necks. Not everybody is going to remember what you say but everybody will remember how you made them feel and a moment you share. — Jon Montgomery   I like to assess risk, on what metrics I use, and I love to compete. I love to stack myself against the best, in whatever it is I get to be a part of. — Jon Montgomery   When I saw skeleton for the first time, I was compelled, from a visual standpoint. Having tried it one time, I was hooked. — Jon Montgomery   When the moment of competition becomes visible to the masses, the capacity to see the individual's team isn't present but everybody who has done something that they can be proud of knows full well what goes into a result. — Jon Montgomery   That belief that others had done this doubled workout was compelling and propelled me far past my self-imposed limitations. It made me realize that things are only out of our reach if we put them there. — Jon Montgomery   I am a curious dude. It's led me to chase best-informed guesses for what we know today. I am open and willing to have my mind changed about stuff. Here's what I know right now. — Jon Montgomery  

Hear stories from The Amazing Race Canada, Interviewing Nomads Around the World, and Snowboarding at Night in Quebec. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Ebonie Finley joins Matt from Montreal and starts off talking about her mother's experience immigrating to Canada from the Bahamas. She then reflects on her experience growing up and navigating her mixed identity as a Quebecer-Bahamian in Canada. Ebonie shares personal stories about her work in the modeling industry and her participation in The Amazing Race Canada. She then talks about traveling the world to film her series “Nomad Generation” and reflects on the people she met and the impact of the project. Ebonie also talks about her snowboarding experience and identity, and her choice to film “Night Riders” as the first ever snowboarding film shot entirely at night in the backcountry of Quebec. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Recently, we've heard a lot about resiliency, the ability to bounce back from challenge, and grit, that ability to grind away and never give up. But we've heard less about hardiness. It turns out hardiness enhances resilience, promotes personal and professional growth, and creates a more adaptive organizational culture.Today, Dr. Steven Stein and I talk about hardiness and how it differs from both resilience and grit. He breaks down five key components of emotional intelligence and discusses how emotions impact our ability to make (or not make) good decisions. Dr. Stein offers the three C's of Hardiness and how to improve hardiness to create a more resilient, healthy, and adaptive culture that impacts your bottom line. To access the episode transcript, please search for the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.comKey Takeaways:The concept of hardiness breaks down into the 3 Cs: commitment, challenge, and control.If your goal is overly ridged or too narrow, it can become detrimental and paralyzing. Resilience and hardiness definitely overlap. Where the overlap is, we see continuous improvement and forward motion.When you balance emotionality with rationality, you can make better decisions, We call that wisdom."Hardiness means I can withstand the difficult situation and I can still deal with you (as a person), I can bring you along and make you stronger, and make the organization stronger." — Dr. Steven SteinFrom Our Partner:SparkEffect partners with organizations to unlock the full potential of their greatestasset: their people. Through their tailored assessments and expert coaching at every level, SparkEffect helps organizations manage change, sustain growth, and chart a path to a brighter future.Go to sparkeffect.com/edge now and download your complimentary Professional and Organizational Alignment Review today.About Dr Steven Stein: Clinical psychologist, speaker, best-selling author of Emotional Intelligence for Dummies and Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life GoalsDr. Steven Stein is a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international best-selling author and sought-after speaker, and founder and Executive Chair of Multi-Health Systems (MHS), a publisher of scientifically validated assessments for over 40 years, which has been named a three-time winner of Profit 100 (fastest growing companies in Canada), one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2013, and Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures (2016, Waterstone).A leading expert on psychological assessment and emotional intelligence, he has consulted with military and government agencies, including the Canadian Forces, U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, special units of the Pentagon, FBI Academy, as well as corporate organizations, including American Express, Air Canada, Canyon Ranch, Coca-Cola (Mexico), and professional sports teams.Dr. Stein consults with numerous reality TV shows, including Big Brother Canada, The Amazing Race Canada, MasterChef Canada, Bachelor Canada, Real Housewives of Toronto, Bachelor in Paradise, Blown Away, and many others, providing psychological expertise and candidate selection assessments.Connect with Dr. Steven Stein Multi-Health Systems (MHS): mhs.com Personal Website: stevenstein.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drstevensteinBook: Emotional Intelligence for DummiesBook: Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaX: @redsliceFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemaria

It's an 'Amazing" Tuesday installment of The EST Hangout! Brought to you by The Finnish Long Drink! Hosts Tom Gazzola and Lieutenant Eric are joined by the winners of Amazing Race Canada Taylor McPherson and Katie Mulkay! The girls discuss the trip it was participating and winning the show in their hometown of Edmonton! They are also huge into wrestling both coaching at the University of Alberta Pandas program and participating in the EWC. The passion for the sport and how that propelled them to the big Amazing Race win plus where the sport has taken them plus expectations for growth at home 

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode  of TARCAN.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode  of TARCAN.

Today on Art of the Cut we are talking about Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice with editor Jay Prychidny, CCE.  This is Jay's fourth time on Art of the Cut. He previously joined us to talk about Snowpiercer, Wednesday, Scream VI, and now, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Jay's won a BAFTA and been nominated for and won numerous Canadian Cinema Editor's Awards for his work on Orphan Black, The Alienist, The Amazing Race Canada, and many others. Today we're going to be discussing re-structuring a film to blend disparate elements, trying to create a mashup of MacArthur Park that tells a story while remaining musically cohesive, and turning a simple montage into a nostalgic, emotional journey. 

The Amazing Race Canada aired its season finale last night, and a pair of Newfoundlanders were in the finals. Colin Rose and Matt Roberts stopped by and talked about their experience working on the show.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 9 of TARCAN.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 9 of TARCAN.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 8 of TARCAN.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 8 of TARCAN.

Episode 703 of On Screen & Beyond has double the fun! The Peters Twins, Lauren and Nicole Peters drop by to chat about their movie "Twin Lies" on Tubi, as well as "The Amazing Race Canada" in which they are contestants and more! They talk about their careers and more.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 7 of TARCAN.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 7 of TARCAN.

Have the Toronto Blue Jays gotten anything right this year? As we near the end of a disappointing season, on a night that should have been a bright spot in an otherwise dark year, the Jays have once again dropped the ball. Joey Votto, one of the best baseball players this country has ever produced, has decided to call it a career. With the Cincinnati Reds in town (the team Votto played with for 17 years), and a lifelong dream to wear a Blue Jays jersey, it seemed like the perfect storm for a proper Canadian sendoff. That's why many, including Steve Simmons, were confused as to why the MLB slugger made his announcement from a parking lot in Buffalo. Steve joins us today to discuss the blatant disrespect shown by the organization and why he isn't surprised in the slightest before making room for Brad May to talk about his time competing with his daughter on The Amazing Race Canada.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 6 of TARCAN.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 6 of TARCAN.

It has been a volatile couple of days on the stock markets. Michelle McQuigge has been on the beat and discusses the latest. The B.C. Government has announced that retirement homes cannot arbitrarily raise rent and hospitality fees on residents. Meagan Gillmore has the details. CTV's The Amazing Race Canada returned for its 10th season. Contestants, John Ferguson and Connor Carrol share their experience. Post-secondary lectures and lessons are not always accessible. Matisse Hamel Nelis believes professors or instructors need to do their part. Mara Hutchinson reflects on her time as a community reporter for NOW. Karen Magee, Elysia Yardley, and Alex Smyth battle it out for the win in the Weekly News Quiz.

CTV's The Amazing Race Canada returned for its 10th season. Two contestants, John Ferguson and Connor Carrol share their experience.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 5 of TARCAN.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 5 of TARCAN.

CTV's The Amazing Race Canada returned for its 10th season. Two contestants, Tyson and Michael share their experience.

Today on NOW with Dave Brown: Usable.net released their midyear Americans with Disabilities Act Web Lawsuit report. Denis Boudreau dives into the data. The Bank of Canada dropped its key interest again last week. What does this mean for the economy and mortgage rates? Ryan Chin shares his expertise. CTV's The Amazing Race Canada returned for its 10th season. Two contestants, Tyson and Michael share their experience. Buddy League is an adaptive baseball program that provides children and adults with the opportunity to play baseball in a safe, supportive, and friendly environment. Cam Linwood of Buddy League shares more details. And, “Sunset Blvd" is a timeless classic that delves into the dark underbelly of Hollywood, showcasing the haunting tale of faded fame, desperate ambition, and the ruthless pursuit of relevance in a rapidly changing film industry. Entertainment critic Michael McNeely is here to give us his thoughts.

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 4 of TARCAN

This week, Jess Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 4 of TARCAN

This week, Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) and special guest, Chantelle Francis, discuss Season 10 Episode 3 of TARCAN

This week, Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) and special guest, Chantelle Francis, discuss Season 10 Episode 3 of TARCAN

This week, Jessica Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 2 of TARCAN

This week, Jessica Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 2 of TARCAN

This week, Jessica Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 1 of TARCAN

This week, Jessica Liese (@haymakerhattie) and Dan Heaton (@thedanheaton) discuss Season 10 Episode 1 of TARCAN

On today's show: we're joined by Mayor Jyoti Gondek to talk about the repaired pipe, lessons learned, and when you can finally water your garden; how do you get 82 teenage show band performers, their parents, and all those instruments home in the nick of time for Stampede when your WestJet flight gets canceled? Road trip time; we catch up with a Calgary couple competing on the new season of The Amazing Race Canada.

Riddles, obstacles, anxiety, adrenaline. It's all part of the Amazing Race Canada, and two guys from Mount Pearl are all in. We spoke with Colin Rose and Matt Roberts, who are one of the teams competing in the show's new season.

Life Outside Poker is a new podcast for PokerNews hosted by Connor Richards that seeks to pull back the curtain on poker players and allow viewers and listeners to get to know them on a personal level. In the ninth episode, Connor speaks with poker streamer and reality TV star Kevin Martin, who opened up about his experience on the hit GGPoker show Game of Gold and gave some insight into his upcoming appearance on The Amazing Race Canada, which Martin told PokerNews will be the "final chapter" of his reality TV career. Martin also talked about get cast for Big Brother Canadawhen he was 22, winning Big Brother Season 5, the traits that make for a good reality TV contestant, the early days of poker streaming, prop bets with Dan "Jungleman" Cates and the evolution of poker content creation. This interview was filmed at the 2024 WSOP inside Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas. The Life Outside Poker podcast is available on major streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and iHeartRadio. You can also watch the interview with Kevin Martin by heading to the PokerNews YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Kevin Martin and Connor Richards on X. Time Stamps Time Topic 0:00 Intro 1:04 Getting involved in reality TV 2:39 First time on Big Brother 4:53 Traits of a good reality TV contestant 8:05 Playing small stakes on Twitch 10:39 Start of poker and streaming career 14:31 Different waves of poker content creation 17:17 Prop bets with Jungleman 18:33 Trying to win a tournament w/o looking at cards 20:08 Game of Gold 27:15:00 "Heartbroken" after losing Game of Gold 28:02:00 Deep run at WSOP Paradise 32:11:00 Bankroll challenge 38:02:00 Amazing Race Canada/Final chapter for reality TV 41:03:00 2024 WSOP 44:45:00 What motivates you? 46:23:00 Advice for younger self 47:12:00 Favorite life lesson from poker

Dr. Steven Stein, PH.D., a world-renowned clinical psychologist, international best-selling author, and leading expert on psychological assessment and emotional intelligence, instead.    Dr. Stein has released, Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You to Achieve Your Life Goals (2020) and Emotional Intelligence for Dummies, 2nd edition (2023) to help individuals improve their emotional understanding, enhance their work performance, and leverage stress for personal growth and life satisfaction. Dr. Stein also consults with numerous reality TV shows, including Big Brother Canada, The Amazing Race Canada, MasterChef Canada, Bachelor Canada, Bachelor in Paradise, Blown Away, and many others, providing psychological expertise and candidate selection assessments. You can find his press kit here.   Dr. Stein can discuss: Hardiness: Making Stress Work for You:  How Hardiness can make working environments more adaptive  Steps leaders can take to build up their own Hardiness attitudes and behaviors and those of their teams  How the three Cs of Hardiness promotes a culture of resiliency that improves productivity, health, and the bottom line. Why individuals who possess high levels of emotional intelligence are also more likely to possess high levels of Hardiness.  Emotional Intelligence for Dummies, 2nd edition:  Discuss what emotional intelligence is in greater detail and how to improve it How emotional intelligence can contribute to the enhancement of work performances  Explore how leaders can use emotional intelligence within their teams Quick recap Managing Workplace Stress With Hardiness Steven and Michael discussed the increasing stress levels in the workplace and the factors contributing to this trend. They identified the importance of a mindset called 'hardiness' which enables individuals to better manage stressful situations. This mindset is characterized by a focus on challenges, control, and commitment. Michael emphasized the need to maintain perspective, particularly in the face of change or difficult circumstances at work. Steven furthered this by suggesting that individuals should focus on their long-term goals and work towards them, using imagery to help maintain a positive outlook. Achieving State of Flow in Work Michael used the analogy of athletes, such as basketball players and Usain Bolt, to describe the state of flow one can experience in their work when fully engaged and creative. He emphasized the importance of visualization in achieving this state. Steven expanded on this concept, drawing from his book Hardiness, and suggested that these techniques used by elite athletes could be applied in the workplace to improve performance in tasks like presentations and sales calls. He indicated that by practicing visualization and the right processes, one could experience a similar state of flow in their work as athletes do on the playing field. Finding Joy in Work: Michael's Game-Changing Approach Michael shared his experience of how he found joy and satisfaction in his work by turning it into a game. He shared how he enjoyed setting up computer labs for his former job in a school, finding it invigorating and efficient. Steven agreed with Michael's approach, highlighting the importance of finding work that one enjoys. Michael further elaborated on his experience in healthcare clinics, where he enabled staff to work on tasks that suited them best, resulting in positive outcomes and a happy work environment. Emotional Intelligence and Personal Success Michael and Steven discussed the importance of emotional intelligence in personal and professional success. Steven highlighted the three key aspects of emotional intelligence: understanding one's own emotions, managing emotions effectively, and using emotions to achieve goals. Michael agreed with Steven and added that self-awareness is crucial to emotional intelligence, and shared his personal experiences on how preparing for tasks and maintaining a positive emotional state can improve performance. Steven further emphasized the significance of self-awareness in identifying and addressing internal issues that might hinder success. Embracing Flexibility in Unpredictable Situations Michael emphasized the importance of preparedness and flexibility in managing unexpected situations, such as noisy construction work from a floor above. He stressed that being proactive and focusing on things within one's control can significantly reduce stress and anxiety. Steven concurred, highlighting the need to move beyond initial triggers and find ways to overcome obstacles. Both agreed that adapting to changes and adjusting one's approach can lead to successful outcomes despite unpredictable circumstances. Emotional Intelligence and Counteracting Polarization Steven and Michael discussed the importance and growing relevance of emotional intelligence in our lives, particularly in a world increasingly dominated by technology and automation. Steven noted the evolution of the concept from being an obscure term to a widely recognized and discussed one. Michael underscored the value of seeking to understand others' perspectives, promoting empathy and non-judgmental dialogue to de-escalate conflicts and reduce polarization. They agreed on the need to counteract the negative effects of social media and other screen-based platforms. 

Geeking Out With Karen Bee. We chat about the Crave Canada streaming service and Netflix. What does Amazing Race Canada bring to the table and what education are we getting out of The Circle?The entertainment industry can work people hard. Expectations are high, and often labour laws are bent and twisted to meet the requirements of producers and investors. We talk on the cases of Britney Spears, Jon Bon Jovi and Brendan Fraser. We speak on the beauty of ASL, the challenges of epic 3 hour movies like Dune, Oppenheimer and anything Scorcese. We touch on the Oscar movies and Mark Wahlburg's work ethic.#podcast #movies #television #tv #brendanfraser #britneyspears #thecircle #amazingracecanada #scorcese #oppenheimer #duneWebsite: www.seanmcginity.caMerch: Red Bubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/seangeekpodcast/shopTee Public: https://www.teepublic.com/seangeekpodcast@seangeekpodcast on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook@fastfretfingers on Instagram@ToddGeeks Tech Talk on Facebook @captivatefmMentioned in this episode:New Merch AdAn ad that incorporates Red Bubble and Tee PublicThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

“Going to the coconut tree”. You hear it all the time on “Survivor”. What does that mean? Erica Casupanan spills the beans. She is the first Canadian to win “Survivor”, and the first Filipino. Tiny and Asian, she was tired of always being underestimated, so she used it on “Survivor 41”. Erika voted out her rivals, won over everyone else, and surprise, she won! More than a million bucks. A bit more than her previous salary as a communications manager, where she saw power dynamics at play. People are treating her very seriously now. Mo tried to get Wendy to try out for Amazing Race Canada, but Wendy couldn't imagine life without her special pillow. Then Erika said she was only allowed to wear underwear for the whole show. That had absolutely nothing to do with Wendy's decision. Really. Erika now does a podcast, called “Happy to See Me”, where she is not so secretly trying to make the world a better place. And to hell with the trolls, winning “Survivor” taught her she can do anything. As for the million bucks, Erica's only bought one pair of fancy shoes. You can watch this episode on YouTube. A Transcription of this episode is located on our episode page. We love writing and would love for you to read what we write. Sign up for our Substack Newsletter. If you would like to support the show, we do have partner opportunities available. Please email Wendy and Maureen at womenofir@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gail Kim is one of the most influential women's wrestlers of her generation. She's a record-setting 7x TNA Knockout Champion, former TNA Knockout Tag-Team Champion, former WWE Women's Champion, TNA Hall of Famer, and listed in WWE's top 50 female performers of all time. And she's got a story to tell! Non-wrestling fans might know her from her time as a contestant on Amazing Race Canada. Or, you perhaps witnessed her marriage to world famous chef Robert Irvine on The Food Network's “Restaurant: Impossible.” Gail has led a unique, influential, and trend-setting life in the wrestling industry. In Part 1, we discuss the beginning of that journey, her experience in TNA Wrestling, in the WWE, and all the life lessons she's learned along the way. Follow Gail Kim on social media (Twitter & Instagram) @gailkimITSME Don't wait until next week for part 2 of this conversation. Get it NOW… early and ad-free by signing up for a FREE TRIAL at http://patreon.com/codydeaner   This episode is brought to you Rest When Dead Clothing Company. Shop their entire collection at http://RestWhenDead.ca This episode is also brought to you by CEO Fit. Buy all your health, fitness, and supplementary needs at http://ceofit.ca Advertise on this podcast by visiting http://codydeaner.com/podcast and filling in the form or emailing ads@codydeaner.com Support this podcast by buying a t-shirt at http://prowrestlingtees.com/codydeaner  by getting a personal Cameo at http://cameo.com/codydeaner Let Cody share his love of independent wrestling with you at your wrestling event by booking him on your wrestling show at http://codydeaner.com/bookings1  Book Cody to speak at your school, youth event, or business at http://www.chrisgrayspeaks.com/bookings  

Noa DiBerto is a fast-rising star to watch hailing from Toronto, Canada. Noa emerges as a multifaceted talent with a background steeped in athleticism and a passion for performance, bringing a dynamic presence to every role she undertakes. Noa's journey reached a significant milestone when she secured the lead role of Ella Hopper in the teen feature film Olympians at Heart (Brainpower Studios). For Noa, the experience of portraying Ella Hopper holds a special place in her heart, marking the convergence of her two passions—acting and gymnastics. Noa's breakout role came when she was cast to star as Rachel in the highly acclaimed Backspot which made its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival and most recently screened at the 2024 SXSW Film Festival. It will make its theatrical release in Canada on May 17th, 2024. Beyond the screen, Noa's talents extend to the world of modelling. As a fitness model and brand ambassador, she has collaborated with renowned companies including Ivivva Canada, Acro Yoga Academy, and K Be You Brand, promoting a message of health, wellness, and empowerment. Currently, she is excited to be part of the University of Western Ontario Coed Cheerleading team where she is proud to have won the 2023 and 2024 National Championships and featured on one of the country's top reality shows The Amazing Race Canada. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)  

TARCan experts Jessica Liese and Dan Heaton discuss season 9, episode 11 of the Amazing Race Canada. 

TARCan experts Jessica Liese and Dan Heaton discuss season 9, episode 10 of the Amazing Race Canada. 

TARCan experts Jessica Liese and Dan Heaton discuss season 9, episode 9 of the Amazing Race Canada. 

TARCan experts Jessica Liese and Dan Heaton discuss season 9, episode 8 of the Amazing Race Canada. 

TARCan experts Jessica Liese and Dan Heaton discuss season 9, episode 7 of the Amazing Race Canada. 

TARCan experts Jessica Liese and Dan Heaton discuss season 9, episode 6 of the Amazing Race Canada.