Meet an innovative piano teacher in Victoria, BC who explains the importance of student-teacher relationships and how she made her childhood dreams come true. She encourages us to remain confident if others pressure you to pursue a career different than the one you know is made for you!

Folks Around the World is intended to raise awareness on everything and on every level in a fun, light-hearted way. No lectures, no shaming, no judgement. It is a truly Free-To-Be-You-And-Me vibe. You will meet people and hear about things you might never have considered, thought about or cared about. By learning more about people’s struggles and triumphs, we understand that we all share one thing in common, our humanity. Some guests are here to enlighten us on topics we might know nothing about and other guests are dear friends who inspire me simply by being who they are.

When we are out there being real and authentic, answering an internal calling, it is inspiring. If you do it with passion and integrity, I am hooked, no matter what it is you’re doing. 

I have always loved doing podcasts. When I was little, my sister and I had our own show we would record on cassettes called “The Comedy Corner” – we sang our own commercials, had special guests on our show (my sister was good at imitating voices), and we even had an opening jingle we sang while I played the xylophone. My father even bought us a real microphone. I have always loved radio and shows, so I’m starting my own! Enjoy the show!

Dive into the world of a Pacific Northwest Orca activist, journalist and film producer. Gloria raises awareness to help save one of our planet's most amazing creatures with her upcoming film Coextinction. This amazing documentary gives us an inside look at what scientists have been telling us for years about the South Resident Killer Whales.

Natural soap artisan for over 20 years, Gloria explains her soap "addiction," the names behind her brand SharGloMa and what she has learned about certain ingredients in the green beauty market. Lots of insight into fair-trade, palm oil, and other bits of information that most of us do not know!

A vibrant tale of Rosie and her transgender partner Kit. Despite serious setbacks and challenges, The Volcanos created a successful coaching business, an untraditional family and a joyful life. Today, Rosie and her husband are transformational coaches dedicated to guiding people from all walks of life.

Surfer, poet, father, philosopher, real estate agent...meet this gentle and contemplative soul as he reveals his views on our world's current values. Which has more value: A Gucci bag or a care giver? These are some of the topics we broach. And stay until the end because he shares a special treat with us!

Politically active in his community and at his university in Florida, this bright young leader gives us an up-close view into what it takes to make changes. Mark recounts his first big experience with legislatures as a 16 year-old. He emphasizes that we must be willing to mess up and learn along the way so we can improve our skills. And know that you can make changes if you are tenacious!

After a life-changing event in Mexico City, Israel has settled in Victoria BC Canada to share his passion of traditional Mexican cuisine. Israel educates us on the cultural and nutritional value of authentic corn tortillas and shares some intimate stories.