Awaken The Awesome

When circumstances become rather consequential and the situation demands your rather immediate attention...what do you do?

When you get hit with an idea, and the choice remains on you to pursue it or let it pass...what do you do?

At some point or another, we've all come across this familiar fork in the road along our journey,  be it creative or otherwise, where we have an actionable and impactful choice to make.

In this very candid conversation with my guest Benjamin Gardere, writer, director, production assistant, and very well-versed individual in all things film, these are some of the very truths that we address. 

This was indeed a wonderful and intimate recap on a particular and very recent chapter where he had that very choice in front of him :  To dream or To do.

Simple. Not always easy, but simple.

You can connect with Ben via his Vimeo page where you can check out some his great work and short films. Also, Ben is an accredited member of the Director's Guild of Canada and all necessary inquiries can be directed via the available contact page - or simply drop him an email at : [email protected]

Because they learn it from you - and they cannot give what they don't have.

Enjoy.

Wherever you go, there YOU are. Simple, however not always easy. A little something I learned overtime.

Enjoy.

A wonderful and resounding anecdote on dealing with the naysayers at a very young age.

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A short rapid-fire episode on how I believe that even though certain circumstances are not your fault - but remain your responsability to take action towards changing your own situation.

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A short rapid-fire episode on how I believe that even though certain circumstances are not your fault - but remain your responsability to take action towards changing your own situation.

Enjoy.

Because certain things should not be left up to chance. 

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Parenting. Tough love. Nuff said.

Enjoy.

I've never shied away from admitting what I don't know or doesn't spark my interest. Whether it be cars, real estate, knitting...I understand that this variety of interests, despite our differences and/or disagreements, is what makes us so incredibly colourful as a species. 

For me, Fashion has also been right up there with the rest. Like Soccer. I can watch it, respectfully appreciate it - but I just don't get it.

Which is why my next guest, Montreal-based Men's Fashion Stylist, StyledByPaul (or just Paul, for short) was such a treat as she definitely embodies the best of both worlds. Her infectious passion (POW-HA!) definitely resonates with me and her expertise is something I wanted to tap into as I could admittedly learn a thing or two.

Paul is amazing and talented individual whose time and insight I'm incredibly grateful for.  For me, it's very important to remain both humble and curious. This is because one can always learn from a handshake, a glance, a short story, a quick article - or a decidedly awesome exchange with individuals who passion and drive are remarkably tangible.

You can connect with Paul via her Instagram feed, Facebook page, Twitter - or simply drop her an email at: [email protected] 

Various articles covering Paul's awesome work and credits include...

- Le MIXMag

- Le Monde

- 514Magazine

- MontrealGotStyle

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