Lets Have This Conversation

By Kevin McShan

Multimedia Journalist and Motivational Speaker Kevin McShan brings you a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional YouTube Podcast called: “Let’s Have This Conversation. The intention is to provide a large ... more

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May 30, 2026Breaking Barriers to Employment: Mental Health, Inclusion & the Power of Purpose with Julie Henshaw
According to the Canadian Mental Health Association in
Ontario, up to 90% of Canadians living with serious mental illnesses are
unemployed, while individuals with a mental health-related disability face an
employment rate of just 46%. Stigma, discrimination, limited workplace
accommodations, and a lack of support continue to create significant barriers
to meaningful employment and long-term career success.
On this episode of Let’s Have This Conversation,
we sit down with Julie Henshaw, MSW, RSW, Executive Director of Stride, to
explore how inclusive employment practices can transform lives, strengthen
communities, and create healthier workplaces for everyone.
With more than 20 years of experience in the community
mental health and addictions sector, Julie brings a compassionate and deeply
relational approach to leadership. Her work across residential, community, and
hospital settings has given her a comprehensive understanding of Ontario’s
mental healthcare system and the complex realities facing individuals
navigating mental health and addiction challenges.
Stride is helping change the conversation around employment
by supporting youth (16+) and adults struggling with mental health or
addictions as they pursue meaningful work. Through job readiness training,
employment coaching, accommodation planning, peer mentoring, workshops, job
matching, and employer partnerships, Stride connects often-overlooked
candidates with inclusive employers who recognize the value of diverse lived
experiences.
In this conversation, Julie discusses:
Julie also shares insights from her leadership journey, her
passion for healthcare design and social policy, and why collaboration,
empathy, and encouragement remain at the center of meaningful community impact.
This is a powerful conversation about hope, opportunity,
inclusion, and the life-changing impact of being seen for your potential
instead of your diagnosis
For more information: https://stride.on.ca/

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50min
May 29, 2026 Why Traditional Media Still Matters for Small Business Visibility with: Mickie Kennedy
Fewer than 1% of small businesses use press releases as a
regular marketing or public relations strategy, even as major corporations
continue to rely heavily on media relations to shape public perception and
build authority. Meanwhile, approximately 92% of businesses are using social
media platforms to increase visibility and brand awareness, according to
Entrepreneur. But in a crowded digital marketplace where everyone has a
website, LinkedIn page, Facebook profile, and online reviews, the real question
becomes: what actually makes your business memorable?
On this episode of Let’s Have This Conversation,
we sit down with Mickie Kennedy, founder of eReleases,
one of the leading press release distribution services helping small
businesses, startups, and authors secure national media exposure. With more
than 25 years of experience in public relations and media outreach, Mickie has
dedicated his career to helping entrepreneurs bridge the gap between their
business and the journalists, reporters, and publications that can elevate
their credibility.
In a world where trust drives buying decisions, Mickie
explains why earned media still matters and why being featured in trusted
publications can separate your business from competitors who rely solely on
social media algorithms. He shares practical insights into how entrepreneurs
can use press releases strategically, what journalists are actually looking
for, and how authentic storytelling can create long-term authority online.
The conversation also explores the changing landscape of
public relations, why visibility alone is no longer enough, and how small
businesses can leverage media coverage to strengthen trust, improve search
presence, and create opportunities that traditional advertising often cannot
deliver.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, author, speaker, or business
owner looking to increase your visibility and credibility, this episode offers
a behind-the-scenes look at how effective PR can help you stand out in a
marketplace saturated with noise.

For more Information: https://www.ereleases.com/
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1h 3min
May 28, 2026How to Close the Gap Between Ideas & Implementation with: Dre Baldwin
Why do so many organizations struggle to execute even the
best strategies? According to research highlighted by the Project Management
Institute, more than 60% of corporate boards now consider strategy execution
their top oversight priority, while companies with weak execution lose nearly
40% of their strategy’s potential value. Meanwhile, research referenced by
Harvard Business School shows that only approximately 10% of executives
successfully implement the majority of their strategic initiatives each year. (CJPI)
In this episode, we sit down with Dre Baldwin, keynote
speaker, former professional basketball player, and founder of Work
On Your Game Inc., to explore why execution — not strategy — is often the
real differentiator between success and failure.
Known for his expertise in discipline, confidence, mental
toughness, and personal initiative, Dre has built a global brand around helping
professionals and organizations eliminate inconsistency and perform at a higher
level. Through his “Work On Your Game” framework and his Execution Reliability
Index (ERI), Dre teaches leaders how to close the gap between ideas and
implementation by creating systems that drive accountability, structure, and
repeatable results.
Dre’s story is just as compelling as his message. From being
overlooked as a high school basketball player to building a nine-year
professional basketball career and becoming a globally recognized speaker and
author of 35 books, he has turned resilience into a blueprint for high
performance. His content has been consumed more than 103 million times, and his
daily MasterClass has generated over 7.3 million downloads.
Throughout this conversation, Dre shares practical insights
on:
From boardrooms to entrepreneurs to high-performing teams,
this episode delivers actionable lessons for anyone looking to execute at a
higher level and create sustainable results.

For more information: https://www.workonyourgame.com/work-on-your-game-is-the-operating-system-for-top-2-performers
Follow: @drebaldwin

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54min
May 28, 2026 Perilous Ascent: Redefining Resilience Through Chronic Pain with Nancy Deyo
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 25% of U.S.
adults—roughly 60 million Americans—live with chronic pain, while approximately
8.5% experience high-impact chronic pain that significantly limits their daily
life or ability to work. Chronic pain is one of the most misunderstood health
challenges in modern society, often forcing people to navigate invisible
suffering, medical uncertainty, and profound personal transformation.
In this deeply honest and inspiring episode, former Silicon
Valley CEO and Stanford Distinguished Careers Institute Fellow Nancy Deyo
shares her extraordinary story of survival, identity loss, and rebuilding after
a medical crisis on Mount Kilimanjaro changed the course of her life. What
began as an ambitious climb turned into a fifteen-year journey marked by
misdiagnosis, persistent pain, opioid dependence, and the collapse of the
high-performance mindset that once fueled her success.
Nancy opens up about the emotional and psychological
realities of chronic illness, including what happens when discipline,
endurance, and “pushing through” are no longer enough. Unable to sit because of
debilitating pain, she attended graduate school lying on an army cot, later
traveled across the world stretched across three airplane seats, and eventually
found her way back into professional life—all while learning how to adapt to a
body and future she could no longer control.
Drawing from the experiences detailed in her forthcoming
memoir, Perilous Ascent, Nancy offers people a powerful
conversation about resilience that goes beyond motivational clichés. This
episode explores the hidden costs of achievement culture, the loneliness of
invisible illness, navigating flawed healthcare systems, and how to reconstruct
identity when life no longer responds to effort in the same way it once did.
Whether you are facing chronic pain, burnout, major life
disruption, or simply searching for a more sustainable understanding of success
and resilience, this conversation delivers practical wisdom, emotional honesty,
and a compelling reminder that adaptation—not perfection—can become the path
forward.

For more information: https://nancydeyo.com/
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52min
May 28, 2026 Liane Davey: Building High-Performing Teams In A World of Perpetual Change, Conflict, & Burnout
Burnout in Canadian workplaces is reaching critical levels. As of early 2026, nearly 62% of workers report feeling burned out—up sharply from 47% in 2024—putting both retention and productivity at risk. At the same time, while 68% of employees say their workplace feels psychologically safe, nearly a quarter disagree, and 70% express concern about their overall psychological well-being on the job, according to Mental Health Research Canada.
In this episode, we explore the hidden weight behind these numbers—the part of work that isn’t captured in job descriptions or performance metrics. Because the hardest part of work isn’t the work itself—it’s the conversations people avoid, the assumptions they carry, and the cognitive and emotional strain that makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming.
Joining us is Dr. Liane Davey, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Fight and You First, organizational psychologist, and co-founder of 3COze Inc. Known as “The Teamwork Doctor,” Liane works with leaders and teams across industries—from Amazon and Walmart to TD Bank and Sony PlayStation—helping them navigate what she calls “thoughtload”: the mental and emotional burden that often exhausts people more than the work itself.
Together, we unpack how thoughtload contributes to burnout, why productive conflict is essential for healthy teams, and how leaders can balance accountability with empathy in an era of constant change. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to build stronger, more resilient teams while protecting their well-being in today’s demanding work environment.
For more information: www.lianedavey.com
LinkedIn @Liane Davey

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54min
May 25, 2026 How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Build Trust, Clarity, and Connection with: Sandy Gerber
According to the 2025 National Conversations in the
Workplace Study, 85% of working Americans believe leaders should be held to a
higher standard for communication and preparation. In today’s workplace,
leadership is no longer just about strategy or authority. It’s about clarity,
emotional intelligence, and the ability to create trust before pressure-filled
moments arrive. People follow leaders who communicate with intention, empathy,
and authenticity.
On this episode, I’m joined by Sandy Gerber, an
award-winning Certified Communication Coach, Emotional Intelligence Trainer,
bestselling author, keynote speaker, and host of the Magnetic Communication
Podcast. With more than 25 years of experience helping leaders and
organizations transform the way they communicate, Sandy has become one of North
America’s leading voices on emotionally intelligent leadership and human
connection.
Sandy is the creator of Emotional Magnetism, a
groundbreaking communication framework now taught in academic programs,
implemented in leadership development initiatives, and published in three
languages. Her internationally acclaimed book, Emotional Magnetism, has earned
24 international awards and continues to help readers strengthen relationships,
deepen self-awareness, and communicate with more confidence and compassion.
In this conversation, Sandy shares the deeply personal
experiences that shaped her work, including rebuilding her life after two
failed marriages, raising two children as a single mother, and scaling NEXT
Marketing Agency from her bedroom into one of British Columbia’s Top 100
Fastest Growing Companies. She explains how the same emotional intelligence and
communication principles that transformed her personal life also became the
foundation for her professional success in high-pressure industries like finance,
technology, and construction.
Throughout her career, Sandy has worked with globally
recognized brands including A&W Food Services of Canada, Molson Coors
Beverage Company, TELUS, British Columbia Lottery Corporation, Grand Marnier,
Raymond James, and St. John Ambulance, helping organizations improve
engagement, collaboration, workplace culture, and retention through emotionally
intelligent communication strategies.
Sandy also discusses the leadership lessons behind her
proprietary frameworks including The EQ Switch, Connection Cues, Honest
Questions, and Connected Conversations, and why emotional awareness has become
one of the most valuable skills in modern leadership. Her insights reveal how
leaders can navigate conflict more effectively, foster psychological safety,
and create environments where people genuinely feel seen, heard, and
understood.
Recognized with honors including the 2025 Women of Influence
Creative Innovator Award, the Fast Company World-Changing Ideas Award, the
Women of Worth Award, the Real Leaders Impact Award, and the Transform Global
Marketing Award, Sandy continues to inspire audiences through her coaching,
speaking, podcast, and live experiences designed to help people communicate
with more truth, compassion, and connection.
This episode is a powerful conversation about leadership,
resilience, emotional intelligence, and the life-changing impact of learning
how to truly connect with others. And yes, you’ll also hear why Sandy still
considers winning a limbo contest at age 14 one of her proudest
accomplishments.

For more information: https://sandygerber.com/
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54min
May 21, 2026 Helping High-Performing Men Build Discipline and Mental Resilience with: JD Tremblay
In a time when resilience is being tested like never before,
the data tells a sobering story. According to Mental Health Research
Canada, nearly 69% of Canadians report a high degree of resilience—but that
number drops significantly among younger men aged 19–29. At the same time, 50%
of men are at risk of social isolation, a factor strongly linked to increased
stress and diminished coping capacity.
In this powerful episode, we sit down with JD Tremblay—ultra
triathlete, former military professional, engineer, and man of deep faith—who
is redefining what it means to build resilience from the inside out. As one of
only three people in the world to complete the EpicDeca—ten iron-distance
triathlons in ten consecutive days across all six Hawaiian islands—JD
understands endurance on a level few can comprehend. But his greatest mission
goes beyond physical feats.
Drawing from his military discipline, analytical mindset,
and Christ-centered faith, JD now helps men confront the internal battles that
statistics alone can’t fully capture. From breaking cycles of addiction to
rebuilding confidence and rediscovering purpose, his work speaks directly to
those navigating isolation, stress, and uncertainty.
Through coaching, mentorship, and speaking, JD equips men
with practical tools and spiritual grounding to reclaim their lives—not just
through grit, but through guided transformation.
This episode is a conversation about resilience, identity,
and what it takes to rise when life demands more than strength—it demands
purpose.

For more information: https://hungrywarrioracademy.com/

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49min
May 20, 2026 Helping Neurodivergent Leaders Reduce Burnout, Overthinking, and Over-Adapting with: Ronald Sosa
• Burnout isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a leadership crisis hiding in plain sight. Recent 2025–2026 data from shows 2025–2026 U.S. Executive Burnout Data (Workplace Leadership Studies)• Neurodivergent vs. Neurotypical Burnout Comparisons (Workplace Inclusion Research, 2025) that 56% of U.S. executives report experiencing burnout, but the numbers tell an even deeper story when you look closer. Among neurodivergent professionals, 50% report burnout compared to 38% of their neurotypical peers, revealing a gap that traditional workplace systems often fail to address.In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ron Sosa—neuroinclusive leadership coach, international speaker, author, and Executive Director of the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. Through his work with Syn-APT Neuroinclusive Leadership, Ron is helping organizations and individuals move beyond surface-level solutions to tackle the real, often invisible challenges of modern work: overthinking, overadapting, masking, and chronic burnout.This conversation challenges a common assumption: that inclusion is simply about accommodations. Instead, Ron introduces a transformative idea—what if we redesigned work itself?We explore what that looks like in practice:• Why proactive communication (like sharing agendas and expectations in advance) can unlock performance• How flexible environments empower people to do their best work—not just more work• The importance of multiple feedback channels that align with different thinking and communication styles• And how normalizing sensory supports can shift workplaces from tolerable to truly sustainableAs Ron puts it, “We so often see asking for accommodations as a negative—but it’s actually an employee advocating for their productivity.”Backed by emerging research and grounded in lived experience, this episode reframes burnout not as a personal failure—but as a systems design issue. If leaders want better outcomes, they need better environments.Whether you’re leading a team, building a company, or navigating your own career, this conversation will challenge how you think about productivity, performance, and what it really means to create a workplace where people can thrive. For more information: https://www.syn-apt.me/ LinkedIn: @RonaldSosa

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56min
May 19, 2026 Superfoods at Scale: How Jeff Fenster and everbowl Are Reinventing Fast Food
The Quick Service Restaurant industry remains the largest
segment of the American foodservice sector, generating hundreds of billions in
annual revenue and operating nearly 200,000 locations nationwide. Its dominance
has long been fueled by convenience, affordability, and deep cultural relevance
in everyday American life, according to Statista.
But what happens when a founder challenges the idea that
“fast food” has to mean unhealthy food?
This week, I sit down with Jeff Fenster, founder
and CEO of everbowl, the rapidly growing superfood franchise redefining what
convenience food can look like in America. Built on the belief that
nutrient-dense, high-quality food should be both affordable and accessible, Jeff
has transformed everbowl from a Southern California startup into one
of the most talked-about emerging brands in the fast-casual space.
Under Jeff’s leadership, everbowl has served more than five
million customers and continues to attract over 50,000 new consumers every
month. Through a vertically integrated sourcing strategy that connects directly
with harvest communities around the world, he’s reshaping how superfoods are
sourced, distributed, and scaled for the modern consumer.
In this conversation, Jeff shares the entrepreneurial
mindset behind building a category-defining brand, the operational systems
required to scale a franchise nationally, and why the future of the QSR
industry may belong to companies that can combine convenience with genuine
nutrition. We also discuss leadership, supply-chain innovation, franchising,
consumer behavior, and what it takes to democratize healthier food choices at
scale.
From procurement and construction efficiencies to product
innovation and culture-building, Jeff offers a behind-the-scenes look at what
it really takes to disrupt one of the most competitive industries in America.
If you’re interested in entrepreneurship, franchising,
operational excellence, consumer trends, or the future of food, this is a
conversation you won’t want to miss.

For more information: https://www.everbowl.com/

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39min
May 19, 2026 Redefining Success Advocacy, Inclusion, and the Journey of Raising a Child with Down Syndrome
According to the National Institutes of Health, parent
advocacy is the single strongest predictor of how many services children with
intellectual and developmental disabilities receive. That reality becomes
deeply personal in this powerful and heartfelt conversation with Sean Adelman
and his daughter Devon Adelman.
Sean is an orthopedic trauma surgeon, Air Force veteran,
novelist, and graphic novel author who never expected his life would be
transformed by a diagnosis of Trisomy 21, more commonly known as Down syndrome.
As the first person in his family to earn a professional degree, Sean believed
years of medical education and military discipline had prepared him for almost
anything. But when his daughter Devon was born during his surgical residency,
he quickly realized that neither medicine nor life experience had equipped him
to navigate the realities of raising a child with an intellectual disability.
Growing up as a military child, Sean had little exposure to
individuals with developmental disabilities, and the expectations society
placed on people with Down syndrome at the time were painfully limited. What
followed was a journey of advocacy, uncertainty, growth, and ultimately
transformation—not just for Devon, but for their entire family.
Today, Devon is a thriving athlete, coach, employee, and
independent adult who has become a tireless self-advocate. Together, Sean and
Devon share how challenging assumptions, raising expectations, and embracing
inclusion can radically reshape lives and communities. Their story is not
simply about disability—it is about redefining success, discovering resilience,
and understanding how our perceptions of others can either limit or empower
human potential.
This episode explores the emotional realities families face
after a diagnosis, the importance of parental advocacy, the gaps that still
exist in healthcare and education systems, and why storytelling has the power
to change cultural understanding. Sean also discusses how his experiences as
both a surgeon and a father inspired him to write novels and graphic stories
that help audiences connect with the humanity behind disability and inclusion.
If you have ever questioned what true success, independence,
or belonging really means, this conversation will challenge and inspire you in
profound ways.

For more information: https://www.raiseexpectations.com/eximius/

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51min

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