ReleVant by Ventum Financial

In this episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath visits West Haven Farms to sit down with Asta Torokvei, an accomplished equestrian and the founder behind a working horse farm built on discipline, care, and long-term thinking.

What begins as a conversation about horses quickly becomes an exploration of leadership, resilience, and the realities behind building a business rooted in passion. Asta shares her journey from competitive riding to managing a complex operation; from breeding and training to team building, risk management, and navigating the unpredictability that comes with working with animals.Together, they unpack what it truly takes to run a farm: the economics, the daily demands, the emotional investment, and the humility required when plans inevitably change. From sustainability and climate considerations to the importance of trust, culture, and adaptability, this conversation reveals how lessons learned in the barn translate far beyond it.This is a conversation about responsibility, patience, and the quiet strength required to build something meaningful.

In this episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath sits down with Cari Covent, an accomplished cultural and digital transformation leader and advisor who helps organizations adopt AI and understand it, bridging the gap between innovation and human impact.Cari offers a grounded, accessible way into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring how it can empower rather than replace, simplify rather than overwhelm. Together, they unpack what it means to lead responsibly in a time when technology is rewriting how we live and work.This is a conversation about trust, transformation, and keeping humanity at the heart of innovation.

In this episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath sits down with Ehren Cory, CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank, to explore what it really takes to build for the long term: trust, vision, and public purpose.Ehren reflects on leading through complexity, balancing innovation and accountability while steering multi-billion-dollar investments that shape Canada’s future. From clean energy and sustainable transit to partnerships that bridge public and private sectors, he shares how leadership grounded in humility and collaboration can move entire systems forward.This is a conversation about purpose, stewardship, and the quiet confidence it takes to build things that endure.

In this episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath sits down with Matt Giffen, founder of Bench Brewing Company, a certified B Corp brewery rooted in craft, community, and sustainability.

From a Niagara orchard to a thriving brewery built on integrity and respect for the land, Matt shares what it means to lead with values and  to grow responsibly, support people, and create something that reflects more than profit. He opens up about risk, resilience, and why staying true to purpose can be the boldest move in business.

This conversation explores how authenticity and accountability can shape a company and community.

In this episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath sits down with Jennifer Bernard, President and CEO of SickKids Foundation, a leader redefining what it means to pair heart and strategy in healthcare.

Jennifer shares how purpose, precision, and empathy drive real transformation inside one of Canada’s most respected institutions. From the idea of “home as medicine” to her perspective as a Black woman in philanthropy, she unpacks the quiet radicalism of leading with compassion and intent.

This is a conversation about designing impact and how the right mix of mission, innovation, and humanity can reshape entire systems of care.

In the first episode of ReleVant, Debbie McGrath sits down with Dan Slater, an award-winning producer and storyteller whose work bridges creativity, culture, and connection. From indie stages to international screens, Dan shares his unique insights and experiences on how powerful stories are built and why authenticity, courage, and emotion remain the most valuable currencies in entertainment.

Together, they unpack the creative process behind The Undertone, recently acquired by A24, and discuss how storytelling continues to evolve in an era of constant change.

This is a conversation about vision, resilience, and the timeless relevance of a well-told story.