Lifestyle Blueprints

Episode 12, I host a special guest, and a friend of mine from Queen’s University, Katya Douchant. She is currently a PhD Candidate ’23 in Microbes, Immunity and Inflammation at Queen’s University.

She is one smart friend and is a life long learner! Her other academic achievements include a Bachelors in Life Sciences with a Specialization and an MSc, all completed at Queen’s University. She really loves Queen’s and cannot seem to leave Queen’s or Kingston.

In this episode, Katya takes us through her undergraduate degree in Life Sciences and how it stimulated her interest in pursuing a Masters Thesis degree and further on pursuing a Doctorate degree focusing specifically on prostate cancer research. Katya gives us a summary and a look into her current exciting research for her PhD. Additionally, Katya also provides advice and tips on how to study and be successful during undergraduate studies. Therefore, in this episode, we jump through all the types of education levels one may take during their times as a student from undergrad to doctorate and Katya does a great job providing insights at each level of education.

I personally enjoyed this conversation with Katya and I hope you do too. Her passion for education and research is something to admire. She is not only smart but she also works really hard to achieve all of this success. Thank you again Katya for coming onto this episode and sharing your story.

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Episode 11, I host a special guest, and a great friend of mine, Ian Seguin. He is currently an MSc Candidate ’22 in Exercise Nutrition and Metabolism at Guelph University and a full-the strength coach and founder of Adaptive Training Systems. Ian just recently launched his coaching page on instagram - go check it out @adaptive.ts

He completed his undergraduate program in Kinesiology at Brock University. In this episode, we explore his graduate education at Guelph, his journey into powerlifting and most importantly his entrepreneur venture into the fitness world as a strength coach and role model. Ian is a well recognized national powerlifter and has recently launched his strength coaching platform where he provides various services - Go check out his insta page mentioned above.

Additionally, in this episode, Ian touches base about his purpose in life and his ultimate goals to pursue a MSc in Physiotherapy. I personally enjoyed this conversation with Ian and I hope you do too. He is cut from a different cloth, his hard work and self motivation has continued to push him to strive for bigger aspirations. Sit back, relax and enjoy :) thank you again Ian for coming onto this episode and sharing your story.

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Episode 9, I host a special guest, and a good friend of mine, Josh Reyes. He is a Real Estate agent and a 6-figure entrepreneur, co-owner of LVD fitness. He was a graduate in Information Systems at Carleton University. In this episode, we explore his undergraduate education at Carleton, his path to becoming a 6-figure entrepreneur with (LVD Fitness) and his path to becoming a Real Estate Agent. We also talk about mental health and his career as a representative for the National team at the international stage as a Powerlifter. I really enjoyed this conversation with Josh and I hope you do too. He is cut from a different cloth, his hard work and self motivation has continued to push him to pursue bigger achievements. Sit back, relax and enjoy :) thank you again Josh for coming onto this episode and sharing your success story.

Episode 8, I host a special guest and friend, he is a smart, hard working, authentic and one cool doctor, Dr. Kai Chen. He is a PGY3, 3rd year resident in Anesthesia at Queen’s University. This was an incredible and genuine conversation with an amazing person! If you are interested in pursuing medicine, listen to this podcast as Kai drops great tips and guidance on how to pursue your dreams as a doctor. In this episode, we explore his undergrad studies at McMaster (Health Sci), how it prepared him for medical school and his route to medical school, his experiences as a medical student at Queen’s University and his experience so far as a 3rd year resident in Anesthesia at Queen’s University. Dr. Kai Chen also speaks about the importance of mindfulness and meditation practice and how it has helped him move forwards and strive for success even during the most stressful days. I really enjoyed this conversation with Kai, he’s authentic, smart and hard working human. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did, sit back and relax and enjoy this great conversation with an inspiring individual. Thanks again for coming on the podcast Kai. 

Much love,

- Jordan

Episode 7, I host a special guest, and a good friend of mine, Gabe Ciufo. He is currently working full-time as a Government Relations Officer for Ryerson University. Prior to his current role, he was working in the Mayor’s Office here in Toronto, as the Communications Advisor to the one and only, John Tory. In this episode, Gabe takes us through his experiences working in yhe Mayor’s office and what it’s like to work with John Tory. He also discusses his current experience as a Government Relations Officer with Ryerson. Gabe also discusses his academic experiences at Ryerson as well, where he is enrolled in the Media Production program.

Episode 6, I host a special guest, she is smart, hard working, funny and super genuine, Dr. Frances Dang. She is a PGY3, 3rd year resident in Internal Medicine in Toronto. This was an amazing conversation with an amazing person! We take a dive into her life journey in this episode, we explore her undergrad studies at Western, MSc program at the University of Toronto, her route to medical school, her experiences as a medical student at Queen’s University and her experience so far as a 3rd year resident in Internal Medicine in Toronto (University of Toronto). She also speaks about her specialization for next year! We also talk about her ventures outside of her professional field as a full time practicing physician - as she owns her own bubble tea shop. I really enjoyed this conversation with Frances she’s genuine, transparent and one smart and hard working human. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did, sit back and relax and enjoy this great conversation with an inspiring individual. Thanks again for coming on the podcast Frances.

Episode 5, I host a special guest, and a good friend of mine, Joshua Massimo. He is a a full-time career firefighter, and when he isn’t on shift saving lives, he is busy taking on other business ventures and employment opportunities. On this podcast, we explore his career as a firefighter, and discuss what it takes to become a full-fledged firefighter. He also talks about his business ventures and other employment opportunities he is currently taking on. Josh is one brave guy and one of the hardest working young adults I know and one of the most successful. He takes through a detailed day of his job as a firefighter and also sheds light on how covid has impacted his job. I really enjoyed this conversation with Josh and I hope you do too. If you are interested in becoming a firefighter, feel free to reach out to me to get his contact info! Sit back, relax and enjoy :)

Episode 4, I host a good friend, Jonathan Plender, he is a first year law student at Queen’s University. We dive into his experiences so far as a first year law student at Queen’s. We also discuss his past academic and professional experiences that helped direct his path into law school. Jonathan also gives the listeners tips and guidance about gaining acceptance into law school and provides insights about what to expect entering first year law. This was a great talk with a well spoken and very smart individual. We end the podcast on some fun questions about the NBA and NFL.

I hope you all enjoy this conversation. Please stay safe during these times.

-Jordan