In this very special episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, I’m joined by my niece, Hillary Davies, a full-time flight attendant, third-year nursing student, and passionate traveler who speaks English, French, and Italian.

Born in Kamloops, BC, and currently splitting her time between Victoria, BC, and Montreal, QC, Hillary has lived a life full of adventure. She’s been to 20 countries, worked in both Italy and Australia, and learned Italian to a business level mostly through listening and immersion. She’s also adapted her French from “France French” to the unique Quebecois dialect she uses every day at work.

In our conversation, Hillary shares: ✈️ Memorable stories from traveling to 20 countries and working abroad 🛫 The unexpected joys and challenges of life as a flight attendant 🗣 How learning French and Italian changed the way she connects with people 🇮🇹 Tips for learning a new language through immersion and listening 😂 Funny and confusing moments navigating Quebecois French 💡 Real-life examples where language skills made a big difference 💉 Why she’s making the shift from aviation to a career in nursing 🌍 Advice for building fluency and confidence without living abroad 👨‍👩‍👧 How her parents — especially her dad, Kevin (a past guest) — influenced her journey

📌 Connect with Hillary: 📸 Instagram: @hillary_davies

🎧 Listen to her dad Kevin’s episode here:

🎙 Spotify: Old Cars & Being Canadian – My Brother Kevin

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mwyA6lEsJu4ukXJrxPaL1?si=6786cd45f67f49a9

🎙 Apple Podcasts: Old Cars & Being Canadian – My Brother Kevin

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-conversation-old-cars-being-canadian-with-my/id977345837?i=1000712395935

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In this episode, Curtis Davies sits down with Nathan Lancry, A dynamic entrepreneur, thought leader, and author of The Mercury Mind, The Book of Matches, and Foresight is 20/20.

Nathan’s journey is anything but ordinary. From leaving high school early and working manual labor jobs at just nine years old, to becoming the CEO of the Jay Auto Group in Cleveland and Akron, Ohio, he’s built a life and career rooted in resilience, creativity, and a fearless approach to leadership.

In this conversation, Nathan shares:

• How humble beginnings shaped his unique leadership style

• The mindset shifts that turn challenges into opportunities

• Why uncovering the real truth in any situation can transform relationships and business decisions

• Practical steps to build independence, both personal and financial

• The importance of self-understanding and purpose in achieving long-term success

Whether you’re a business professional, entrepreneur, or simply looking for inspiration to push past your own limitations, Nathan’s insights will challenge the way you think and give you tools to move forward with confidence.

Connect with Nathan Lancry:

🌐 Website: nathanlancry.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nathan-lancry-61650916b

📖 Buy The Book of Matches: Amazon Link

📖 Buy The Mercury Mind: Amazon Link

📖 Buy Foresight Is 20/20: Amazon Link

 

 

About the Real English Conversations Podcast Join host Curtis Davies as he talks with leaders, educators, and innovators from around the world about communication, leadership, and building confidence in English for the global workplace.

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In this powerful solo episode, Teacher Curtis Davies, confidence coach, pronunciation specialist, and communication expert, shares how global professionals can finally speak clearly and confidently at work in just 90 days.

If you're tired of missing opportunities, avoiding conversations, or feeling stuck in your English communication, this episode is your wake-up call. Curtis introduces the 90-Day Next Level English Challenge, a proven system that helps you:

✅ Improve pronunciation ✅ Build fluency and clarity under pressure ✅ Ace job interviews and presentations ✅ Speak up in meetings without fear ✅ And finally, express yourself like the professional you are

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"The best relationship you have is with yourself." In this bold and transformative episode, mindset coach Michael Mabry shares how he helps athletes and now professionals develop unshakable confidence, resilience, and leadership.

As co-founder of One Play Development, Michael has trained over 4,000 student-athletes to become mentally strong, emotionally grounded, and ready to perform. In this episode, he breaks down how to find your "Best Possible Outcome", form lasting "Brain Tattoos", and unlock your full potential — both in English and in life.

This conversation goes way beyond sports. It’s about building the mindset and communication skills you need to show up powerfully at work, lead with clarity, and speak English with calm, clear confidence.

🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✅ The mental blocks that hold people back (in English and in life) ✅ The difference between coaching and true mentorship ✅ How to build confidence — even when you're struggling or doubting yourself ✅ Techniques to perform under pressure in meetings, interviews, or presentations ✅ The surprising connection between elite sports training and language learning ✅ One powerful mindset shift if you’re feeling stuck right now

🎯 Perfect for:

• International professionals working on English fluency

• High-performers, coaches, mentors, and leaders

• Anyone chasing a goal, facing pressure, or working to show up as their best self,  in any language

Whether you're preparing for a big presentation, improving your workplace communication, or learning to trust your voice in English, this episode will give you the tools to stay grounded, focused, and ready to lead.

🚀 Want to Speak English Like a Confident Professional?

Teacher Curtis is currently accepting 8 new students into his private coaching program. Build the mindset and skills you need to communicate clearly, calmly, and confidently in any workplace situation.

👉 Book your trial session now: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

✅ With Curtis, You’ll Learn To:

• Speak clearly and confidently in meetings and presentations

• Reduce your accent and sound more natural

• Understand fast, native-level English during group calls

• Handle pressure, answer questions, and lead conversations

• Build a strong professional presence in English

🌍 Learn more at realenglishconversations.com

🔗 Learn More About Michael Mabry & One Play Development:

🌐 Website: oneplaydevelopment.com 🔗 LinkedIn (Company): linkedin.com/company/oneplaydevelopment 👤 LinkedIn (Michael): linkedin.com/in/michael-mabry 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078990753363 📸 Instagram: @coachmabes44 | @oneplaydevelopment

From addiction and prison to purpose and impact — this is a redemption story you won’t forget.

In this episode, Curtis sits down with Joe Gallagher Jr., also known as Chef Giuseppe, a former Grammy-nominated musician turned faith-driven entrepreneur, author, and founder of Apastioli Specialty Foods — one of the fastest-growing food brands in the Southern U.S.

Joe’s story begins in darkness: a traumatic accident, a spiral into addiction, broken relationships, attempted murder charges, and years lost behind bars. But through sobriety, faith, and a simple act of service — sharing a homemade sauce at a recovery meeting — Joe began to rebuild his life and reconnect with purpose.

Today, his business is expanding into major grocery chains, his book is inspiring lives, and his message is clear: “Even the most broken people can become powerful healers.”

🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✅ How Joe went from prison to purpose ✅ The connection between redemption and entrepreneurship ✅ How sharing your story can heal others ✅ The power of faith, service, and second chances ✅ What Joe’s journey teaches us about communication, identity, and resilience ✅ Why speaking your truth is the first step to becoming who you’re meant to be

This is more than a food business story — it’s a raw, honest, and empowering conversation about rebuilding from rock bottom, overcoming shame, and learning to lead with love.

🎯 Perfect for:

• Anyone navigating recovery, reinvention, or big personal change

• Global professionals learning to speak confidently and authentically

• Entrepreneurs, educators, and language learners looking for real inspiration

Whether you're learning English, launching a business, or trying to reclaim your voice, this episode will lift you up and remind you what’s possible.

📘 BUY Joe’s Book on Amazon:

From Bars to Jars: A Saucy Redemption Story 👉 Buy it here

🔗 Follow Joe Gallagher Jr. & Apastioli Specialty Foods:

🌐 Website: joegallagherjr.com 🌐 Apastioli Foods: apastioli.com 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/joegallagherjr

🚀 Want to Speak English with Confidence and Purpose?

If you’re ready to tell your story in English — clearly, confidently, and authentically — join my private coaching program. I’m currently accepting 5 new professionals for 1-to-1 communication coaching.

👉 Book your trial English Class With Teacher Curtis HERE: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

✅ With Curtis, You’ll Learn To:

• Speak clearly in meetings and presentations

• Reduce your accent and be easily understood

• Build workplace credibility in English

• Handle tough conversations with confidence

• Communicate your message with clarity, emotion, and impact

• Prepare for interviews, promotions, and professional growth

🌍 Learn more at realenglishconversations.com

👉 Book your trial English Class With Teacher Curtis HERE: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

What if lifelong learning wasn’t just about school, but about building a life full of curiosity, creativity, and meaning?

In this inspiring episode, Curtis reconnects with his high school best friend, Matt Rauscher, for a deep, wide-ranging conversation about what it means to stay curious, explore new skills, and live a hands-on life.

Matt shares his unconventional journey from the school halls of Edmonton to becoming a multi-skilled creative adventurer, learning welding, 3D printing, dual-sport motorcycling, music production, meat curing, beekeeping, raising livestock, and much more.

You’ll hear how Matt stayed connected to his creative spark, why he believes curiosity is a superpower, and how lifelong learning can give you the confidence to try anything, even when it’s unfamiliar or scary.

🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✅ How to reignite your creativity when you feel stuck ✅ Why building skills with your hands is a form of self-expression ✅ How curiosity fuels confidence and communication ✅ The connection between making, learning, and speaking English fluently ✅ What lifelong learning looks like outside the classroom

This conversation is honest, energizing, and filled with real stories that will inspire you to explore more, learn more, and maybe even start a new creative project of your own.

🎯 Perfect for:

• English learners who want to connect with real-life stories

• Professionals feeling stuck in routines or burnout

• Creators, builders, thinkers, and anyone with a curious mind

• Global professionals working on communication, confidence, and creativity

🚀 Want to Speak English with Confidence, Curiosity & Clarity?

Teacher Curtis is currently accepting 5 new global professionals into his 1-to-1 private coaching program. Get the tools, feedback, and confidence you need to communicate powerfully in English, whether at work, in interviews, or in everyday conversations.

👉 Book your trial English Lesson with Teacher Curtis HERE: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

✅ With Curtis, You’ll Learn To:

• Speak clearly and confidently in meetings and presentations

• Reduce your accent and improve pronunciation

• Understand native English speakers in fast-paced conversations

• Navigate difficult or emotional conversations with ease

• Deliver business presentations with no fear

• Build workplace credibility and trust in English

🌍 Learn more at realenglishconversations.com

👉 Book your trial English Lesson with Teacher Curtis HERE: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

In this inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis reconnects with longtime friend and leadership strategist Marcus Gurske to explore how international professionals can lead with purpose, mentor with impact, and communicate clearly in English — even under pressure.

With over 20 years of experience in professional communication, leadership development, and mentoring across cultures, Marcus shares practical insights into:

✔️ The key difference between managing and mentoring ✔️ How to coach and support others during high-stress situations ✔️ Strategies to help introverts and remote professionals step into leadership roles ✔️ Building clarity, confidence, and connection when speaking English at work

Whether you're managing a team, stepping into your first leadership role, or mentoring others in English, this episode gives you real-world tools and thoughtful perspectives to level up your communication and presence at work.

🎯 Who Is This Episode For?

• Professionals and team leads who speak English as a second language

• Global employees in leadership or mentoring positions

• Anyone who wants to speak English more clearly, confidently, and authentically in a business context

🧠 This is a must-listen if you're serious about improving your English for real conversations, presentations, interviews, and workplace leadership.

🔁 Listen to Part 1 of This Conversation:

🎧 Spotify: Click to Listen 🎧 Apple Podcasts: Click to Listen

🌐 Connect with Marcus Gurske:

🔗 Website: marcusgurske.com 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marcusgurske

🚀 Ready to Communicate Like a Confident Professional?

We're currently accepting 5 new professionals into our private coaching program with Teacher Curtis, designed specifically for international professionals who want to master real-world communication in English.

👉 Book your trial Lesson with Curtis Here: https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

✅ What You’ll Learn with Curtis:

• Speak with clarity and confidence in meetings, presentations, and calls

• Reduce your accent and be easily understood

• Understand fast-spoken English from native speakers

• Handle tough questions and high-pressure conversations like a pro

• Build confidence to speak naturally in interviews and workplace situations

• Learn real English that you can use every day on the job

🌍 Learn more at realenglishconversations.com

https://realenglishconversations.com/memberships/member-plans/fluency-programs/trial-lesson/

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis interviews Shweta Ramkumar, a communication coach and founder of Healthy Dynamics,  who helps healthcare professionals from non-English speaking backgrounds become confident, empathetic communicators in English.

Shweta’s passion for healthcare communication began at home, growing up with a doctor mom. Today, she uses that experience to coach international healthcare workers, blending emotional intelligence, cultural understanding, and real-life clinical scenarios with ESL strategies.

They discuss:

• The biggest English communication mistakes healthcare professionals make (and it’s not grammar)

• Why miscommunication can create emotional stress for both patients and providers

• How empathy, trust, and active listening can improve patient care

• The powerful results her clients see through one-on-one coaching

Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, medical student, or ESL professional in healthcare, this episode will help you understand how clear, compassionate English can truly change lives, starting with your own.

👩‍⚕️ Connect with Shweta & Healthy Dynamics:

• LinkedIn: Shweta Ramkumar

• YouTube: Healthy Dynamics Channel

• Business Page: Healthy Dynamics on LinkedIn

💬 Want to Speak English Clearly & Confidently at Work?

We’re currently accepting 5 new professionals into our private coaching program with Teacher Curtis.

👉 Book your trial session now and start building the communication skills you need to succeed in the workplace.

🚀 What We Help You With:

• Speak clearly and professionally in any situation

• Reduce your accent and be easily understood

• Understand fast-spoken English in meetings and calls

• Give presentations and answer tough questions with confidence

• Prepare for job interviews and real-world work situations

• Navigate sensitive conversations with clarity and emotional control

🌍 Learn more at: realenglishconversations.com

In this episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis gets personal with a special guest, his older brother, Kevin Davies.

Kevin is a car-loving, bone-breaking, always-building kind of guy. As an electrician and lifelong project junkie, he brings stories of growing up in Canada surrounded by tools, dirt bikes, and trial-and-error learning, the kind that builds real resilience.

They Talk about:

• How fixing cars and building things teaches confidence and problem-solving

• Hilarious stories of growing up in a Canadian family with very different personalities

• What it means to learn through failure, get back up, and try again, in life and language

Whether you're learning English, building confidence, or just love good stories with heart, this episode brings real-life language, real culture, and real brotherhood.

💬 Want to Build Rock-Solid Confidence in Your English?

We’re currently accepting 5 professionals into our private coaching program with Teacher Curtis.

👉 Book your trial session now and start building the speaking confidence you need for real conversations at work and in life.

✅ What You’ll Learn With Us:

• Speak clearly and naturally in any professional or everyday situation

• Reduce your accent to be easily understood

• Understand fast-spoken English in real conversations

• Present your ideas confidently and handle tough questions

• Succeed in interviews, meetings, and workplace communication

• Build emotional control and self-trust while speaking English

🌍 Learn more at realenglishconversations.com

In this high-energy episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis interviews Jason R. Levine, better known around the world as Fluency MC, the viral teaching sensation who helps English learners build fluency through rhythm, rap, and real fun.

Jason is the creator of Stick, Stuck, Stuck, a YouTube megahit that’s been used in classrooms across the globe. In this conversation, he shares how his love of music evolved into a powerful teaching method that blends grammar, listening, and memory into something unforgettable.

They talk about:

• How rhythm and rhyme help English learners retain grammar and vocabulary

• The story behind Stick, Stuck, Stuck going viral

• Performing in schools around the world and seeing real transformation

• His latest programs: Rhyme On Time and Speak On Beat

• Why fun, music-based learning can break language anxiety and boost confidence

If you're learning English and want to enjoy the process more — or you're a teacher looking for creative ideas — this episode will leave you motivated and ready to try something new.

🎧 Watch & Connect with Fluency MC:

• 📺 Watch Stick, Stuck, Stuck on YouTube

• 🌐 Website: fluencymc.com

• 📺 YouTube: Fluency MC

• 📸 Instagram: @fluencymc

• 📘 Facebook: Fluency MC Facebook

💬 Want to Speak English Clearly & Confidently?

We’re currently accepting 5 professionals into our private coaching program with Teacher Curtis.

👉 Book your trial session now and start building the real-world communication skills you need to succeed in English.

✅ What We Help You With:

• Speak clearly and confidently in any situation

• Reduce your accent and sound more natural

• Understand fast, real-world English in meetings and conversations

• Deliver presentations and answer tough questions with ease

• Prepare for job interviews and professional opportunities

• Communicate naturally in sensitive or high-stakes situations

🌍 Learn more at realenglishconversations.com