Canadian Podcast with ZAK

Learning from each other's experiences: Sebastien Lavoie, RCMP officer for over 20 years, on leadership, excellence, and a life of service.

What can you learn from someone else's life experiences? How does a career in elite police units shape a leader?

Expect to learn: how Seb rose from air marshal to Divisional Sergeant Major of the RCMP's largest division, what elite units taught him about standards and leadership, and how he brings that pursuit of excellence to consulting as CEO of Raven Strategic Inc.

You can find Seb on Instagram @slavccmdr

Recessions, wealth, and what to do with your money: Faisal Karmali, Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor at CIBC Wood Gundy, on why downturns can be great and how to preserve wealth.

Why can recessions actually be great? How do you protect your wealth when the economy turns?

Expect to learn: what Faisal has learned as a CIM and CFP advisor, how he thinks about retirement finance as co-host of More Than Money, and practical perspective on financial and economic issues.

You can learn more about Faisal and the Karmali Exchange at: https://faisalkarmali.ca/

Follow Faisal on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/faisalkarmali/

The precious gift of life and spreading joy: Jessica Janzen, Calgary influencer, entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Bring the Joy, on finding true and lasting joy.

What does it mean to follow the nudges of your heart? How do you spread joy with your time on earth?

Expect to learn: how Jessica follows her heart to find lasting joy, what writing Bring the Joy taught her, and how to embrace the precious gift of life.

Learn more about Jessica at: https://jessicajanzen.ca/home

Get Jessica's Book at: https://www.adornboutique.ca/bring-the-joy-book-by-jessica-janzen.html

Follow Jessica's Journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicajanzen/?hl=en

Running across Canada to raise veteran mental health awareness: Sachin Latti on taking on an extraordinary journey for those who served.

What would it take to run across an entire country? How does one run raise awareness for veteran mental health?

Expect to learn: what motivated Sachin to run across Canada, what the journey demands, and why raising awareness for veteran mental health matters.

Creating an epic life while enjoying the ride: Allison Grafton, president and founder of Rockwood Custom Homes, on building an industry-leading company.

How do you create an epic life while enjoying the ride? What does it take to grow a company by more than 1,600 percent?

Expect to learn: how Allison built Rockwood from one person to 35 employees and over 500 contractors, what her RBC Women of Influence and WXN Hall of Fame honours taught her, and how she leads as one of Canada's recognized female entrepreneurs.

From paratrooper to executive protection: Tim "Gunny" Turner on a lifetime of service, from the Canadian Airborne Regiment to protecting Alberta's premiers.

What does it take to serve as a paratrooper, sniper, and executive protection officer? How do you protect a premier?

Expect to learn: how Gunny rose from 2 Commando to Master Warrant Officer, what tours in Cyprus, Croatia, Afghanistan and beyond taught him, and how he spent eight years protecting Alberta's premiers and lieutenant governors.

You can find Gunny on Instagram @army_sgt_major

Combat engineer in Afghanistan: Chance Burles, Canadian Armed Forces veteran and President and co-national organizer of the Canadian Walk for Veterans, on his story.

What is it like to serve as a combat engineer in Afghanistan? How does a veteran turn service into advocacy?

Expect to learn: how Chance served 8 years including an 8-month tour of Afghanistan in 2008, what his work as a recruit instructor taught him, and how he advocates for veterans today as host of "Tools for the Toolbox".

You can find Chance on Instagram @mcplburles

Reducing community harm through gang prevention: Detective Constable Shawn Geris, 20-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service, on keeping communities safe.

How do you prevent gang violence before it starts? What actually reduces harm in a community?

Expect to learn: what Shawn has learned in 20 years of policing and gang prevention, how the G.R.E.A.T. program works in schools, and why community initiatives matter on and off the job.

Overcoming bulimia and the journey of recovery: Jetty Nieuwenhuis on facing an eating disorder and finding the path to healing.

What does it take to overcome bulimia? How does the journey of recovery begin?

Expect to learn: how Jetty confronted bulimia, what the road to recovery looks like, and why sharing the journey matters.

Derek "Bone Crusher" Dennis: a conversation with the man behind the nickname.

Who is the man they call "Bone Crusher"? What's his story?

Expect to learn: Derek's story in his own words, the meaning behind the "Bone Crusher" nickname, and what drives him.