Grab your safari hat! In this week's episode, we're going on a wild adventure with Grant Furniss, Director of Wildlife Care at the Toronto Zoo!

🐾Listen in to hear:

• Why zoos are more than just places to see animals - they're hubs for conservation, education, and research.
• How the Toronto Zoo keeps its animals happy and healthy.
• The hilarious story of Kembali, the orangutan who made a daring escape from his new adventure park - and how donuts and popcorn helped bring him back!
• What a Bettong is (hint: it's adorable and plays a big role in its ecosystem).
• What a hippo's favourite music is.

Whether you're an animal lover, a curious mind, or just in need of a feel-good story, this episode is packed with fun and learning.

Discover more about the incredible work happening at the Toronto Zoo

Hope you like it!

Today's episode of Finnegan's Finn-tastics is AWESOME!

My friend Armaan and I got to interview the inspiring Brittany MacLean! She's:

• A 2-time Olympian
• A bronze medal winner in the 4x200m relay at the Olympics (SO COOL!) 🥉
• The holder of many of Canadian swimming records - including the 1,500m freestyle, which she STILL holds!
• The host of the Ready Room podcast (you should totally check it out here)

We talked about:

• How to chase BIG dreams 💭
• What it takes to make it to the Olympics 🏅
• What to do when things get tough
• Why peanut butter and bananas are the snack of champions 🍌🥜

AND… we got to meet her dog, Burleigh. She's SO cute! 🐶

🎧 Listen in - this episode is packed with fun and inspiration!

On this episode of Finnegan's Finn-tastics we talk about two topics: being a vet and doing triathlons.

Allie, our emergency veternarian will share her thoughts on:

• What it takes to become a vet
• The hardest and best parts of being a vet are?
• A funny story involving a boa constrictor and a towel?

And, Nicolas and Allie who are great triathaletes will also discuss:

• What a triathalon is
• Why they are great
• How to get started

Hope you like this episode!

xox

Finnegan

Have you ever wanted to have a pet? This is the episode for you!

We talk to my friend Michelle and her dog Barkeley about dog ownership.

• How to pick one?
• What's great about them?
• What's challenging? (hint: it is gross!)
• Can you make them smarter?

Hope you like this episode!

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FINNEGAN

Have you ever wanted to run your own business? Not sure how to get started?

Well, this episode is for you!

Listen in as we explore all things entrepreneurial with Marcus and Peter:

• What is an entrepreneur?
• What makes a good business idea?
• How to turn an idea into a business?
• What is great about running your own business? What's challenging?

You can learn more about Peter and his companies through his LinkedIn and his company website. You can also contact him here.

Hope you like this episode!!

PS. Have an idea for a future episode of Finnegan's Finn-tastics? I'd love to hear it!! Send me a note at: [email protected].

Have you ever wondered how the beautiful buildings around us are designed and built? On today's episode you can learn how!

Join me as I chat about all things architecture with my friend Eloise and her mom, Alexis. Together, we explore:

• What architecuture is
• How great buildings are designed and built
• How to become an architecture
• What's great and what can be challenging as an architect

Be sure to stick around to the end of the episode where Ellie and I share some funny jokes too!

Hope you like this episode.

Today we get to chat with my finn-tastic Aunt Trisha and the author of a wonderful book called "The Hat Monster". Listen in as Trisha tells us how her book started as a small idea, how she relied on a team of people to make it awesome, and how hard things are worth doing. Even better, hear her read her delightful story!

Do you love being upside down? If so, you'll love this episode of Finnegan's Finn-tastics where Finnegan chats with Jessica Tudos - Canadian Olympic Gymnast, Author, and Inspirational Speaker.

Jessica shares:

• What it takes to be an Olympian
• Why trying lots of different things matters
• How the things you love most are not always easy (and how to get through it)
• Why she believes anything is possible

Jessica reads her adorable book "Kika the Upside-Down Girl!" Be inspired by Kika, a little girl who loves being upside down and who discovers gymnastics to bring her special gifts to the world. Spoiler alert: you'll find out the secret identify of Kika!

You can find out more about Jessica Tudos, her story, here book, and speaking engagements at Jessica Tudos. You can also purchase her book on Amazon and Indigo.

Thanks for listening!

Welcome to the first ever episode of Finnegan's Finn-tastics where we explore all sorts of things that we know kids will LOVE!

We are excited to have Talina - on our first ever podcast! Talina published her first book, "You Taught Me" when she was only 17 years old! She wrote her book after spending time volunteering at Holland Bloorview, a children's rehabilitation hospital. The children she worked with taught her so much about life that she wanted to share her learnings.

Talina talks about why she wrote the book, how she wrote the book, and what she learned along the way. The best part - she reads her book live!

You will be inspired and believe that you too can do anything.

If you want to buy her book you can find it at Frisen Press, Indigo and Amazon.

PS. Listen to our bloopers at the end! They are the best.