Partners from across Canada have helped and contributed in an effort to foster positive school climate, encourage student engagement, and build school community during these challenging times.

Segments include:

Special thanks to Bay Horse Media, Royal Canadian Legion, Operation Veteran, Participating Schools, Desjardins Caisse de Chomedey, 3rd Battalion Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry.

Candice Pollack is a game changer. In high school, she became a mobilizer for good. In Montreal, she led young people as they took a stand and action for important causes. She spoke on the We Day stage, she lead in the streets and in her community.

As a young professional lawyer and Executive Director of AGE-WELL National Innovation Hub APPTA, Candice continues to demonstrate the values, determination, and integrity required of the next generation of leaders.

Candice speaks with leadership alumni Bianca and SWLSB Spiritual Animator, Daniel Johnson about building teams, overcoming challenges, and seizing opportunities.

Connect with Candice:

LinkedIn: Candice Pollack 

Website: www.agewell-nih-appta.ca

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The incredibly talented Cindy Busby is the star of films and televisions series like Heartland, The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Marrying Mr. Darcy and many more.

Cindy talks with leadership alumni Bianca, Marilena, and Tahira about the road from high school to L.A. and what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry. This episode is a master class for those striving for a career in the arts.

Instagram: (@cindy_busby)

Facebook: (@cindybusbycindybusby)

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Sam Beldie has autism but that is not what defines him. He is a musician, a leader and an aspiring public speaker who wants to better the world by spreading compassion and understanding.

Valerie and Malorie are leadership alumni who ask Sam about how he went from trying to survive high school to leading the way as Student Council President in his final year. They are joined by Daniel Johnson on this episode.

The Autism Experience, Sam Beldie, TEDx Youth Laval

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Kelly Alexander wears many hats in the entertainment industry in Montreal. She is the host of the Kelly Alexander Show, Virgin Radio, CJAD 800, and an influencing personality on the music scene in Canada and North America.

Leadership alumni Bianca and Alexandra ask Kelly about connecting, how the entertainment industry is changing, and how she navigates life on and off air.

Alexandra and Bianca are joined by leadership alumni Valerie with the support of Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board Spiritual Animator, Daniel Johnson on this episode.

Connect with Kelly!

Dr. Cale O’Keeffe is a doctor of internal medicine currently serving in New York State in the United States of America.

Dr. O’Keeffe discusses with us some of the challenges that the COVID-19 crisis is generating in his community and shares a simple strategy to help us move forward one-step ahead at a time.

Valerie conducts this interview and she is joined by leadership alumni Malorie, Tom and Bianca with the support of Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board Spiritual Animator, Daniel Johnson on this episode.  

Valerie is currently a leader in the hospitality industry in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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Dr. Phil Vourtzoumis is a surgeon in London, Ontario and SWLSB alumni. We spoke to him about developing the proper mindset, and life balance to navigate a crisis.

Valerie is a leadership alumnus and a professional leader in the hospitality industry in Montreal. Leadership alumni Bianca, Alexandra, and Tom are joined by Daniel Johnson  on this episode.

Surviving Residency (McGill Reporter)

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Pushing through and navigating difficulty to reach success is breakfast for Tony O’Keeffe. He is a retired Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-Colonel and a world-class Ironman and Ultraman athlete, coach, and champion, Tony knows how to create a recipe to overcome challenging times. He shares with us a little about developing skills to maintain and create balance mentally, physically, and emotionally in spite of obstacles.

Bianca is a leadership and SWLSB alumni and is now studying law at Université de Montréal. Daniel Johnson and Cheryl Smith joined Boianca on the interview. Alumni Alexandra, Valerie, and Tom joined us on the podcast.

ARTICLE: ULTRAMAN: What makes Tony Tick?

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