Commercial air travel is incredible, but a lot of what is happening behind the scenes (or in the cockpit for that matter) is a total mystery to us curious travellers. How much of a flight is controlled by autopilot? What are the pilots doing as you board the plane? Do they get bored staring into the horizon during a long flight? What happens if you accidentally break the window on the plane? Listen as consultant-turned-pilot Evan Reiter answers my endless stream of questions regarding air travel. Evan is approachable (pun-intended), informative, and down-to-earth (pun-intended again). I hope you enjoy!  

It's not everyday that I get to speak with the Founder/CEO of a brand that I admire. In this episode of Freshly Brewed (and the final episode of a three-part series on wine), I speak with Florencia Palmaz, leader and co-founder of the world famous Palmaz Vineyards. We talk trust and loyalty, technology, supporting staff during tough times, and what wine means to the head of a winery. It's a beautiful episode, so I hope you enjoy it! 

In part 2 of this 3-part wine series, I speak with Ian Casterton, Sommelier of The Fairmont Pacific Rim's Botanist Restaurant. We talk about the business and branding of wine, how best to take advantage of a wine list and sommelier, what to look for when shopping, more myths (debunked), and how Ian would help my Dad pick a better bottle of red. 

Does a higher price of wine really mean better quality? Are some wines better enjoyed immediately after bottling? How long can I keep a bottle of wine open before it goes bad? Why do we swirl wine? In this first part of a multi-part series about wine, I dive deep into the must-knows about wine with three amazing sommeliers. Cheers!

In this "Latte Edition" of Freshly Brewed, I have a candid and dynamic conversation with Richie Crowley. Energetic, dream-chasing and flat-out different, Richie talks openly about his downs, his ups, and his reason for being. Get inspired and give this episode a listen!

What does someone learn from 25 months in prison? A successful lawyer and family-man based in California, Mark's life took a dramatic turn when he was convicted to more than 2 years behind bars. Stripped of his freedom and sent to "the closest thing to hell", Mark uses his learnings from his "past life" and his measured and resilient nature to persevere. Enjoy this inspiring and candid conversation with the incredible Mark Roseman.

It's not everyday that you come across a company that records and shares (with the world!) its executive meetings and disagreements, and still manages to sell over 1,000,000 chocolate bars. It's also not everyday that you come across a brand that is undeniably authentic, transparent, bold, and passionate about each and every individual it sells to. In this episode, I speak with Jake Karls, Co-Founder of the increasingly-popular Mid Day Squares, about how humanizing his brand (personally and professionally) has driven much success for him in his life. 

Russ was working a well-paying, highly-secure finance job when he decided to do something unbelievable: leave his job, and use boats and trains to slow-travel around the world. From facing his own mortality in the middle of the ocean, to staring (for hours) at the horizon without distraction, Russ details the incredible lessons he learned from making a massive life change, experiencing the world differently, and returning back home a changed man. 

Life is about the journey, not the destination. But it's hard not to wonder: is reaching an incredible destination - one that will be unreachable by many - truly life-changing? Do our goals, perspectives, and beliefs change as we achieve major objectives and make significant sums of money? Listen as I unpack this fascinating subject with a successful, candid-speaking entrepreneur.