20 years.

Lots of people have come and gone in my life.

This guy has been a friend since 2002.

Through our crazy concert stories - I hired him to be a part of the 89X X Team, to video games and navigating the world of relationships in your 20's - we've been through it all.

A real test of friendship is not seeing each other as much as you would have, but picking up right where we left off.

He's seen me at my worst, and he's been there at my best.

A kick ass bartender, He's a huge pop culture nerd like me, (we'll have a complete review of the new 'The Batman' film, avid video gamer, dog dad, and soon to be married! He was one of my best men at my wedding and I'll be his Best Man in the fall.

Happy to welcome the brother I never had, Jeff Friars to the show LIVE.

On the next #armsbumanlagproject...

My guest is back again!

She's one of my dear friends who is also an amazing mom, community advocate and awesome person  who has a lot of fabulous insight about Windsor as a region.

She is the Programs Manager at Women’s Enterprise Skills Training of Windsor Inc. (WEST) and has been working in the non-for-profit sector for 12 years.

Through her work and community engagement, She has a range of experience in the areas of career development, project management, grant writing along with, assisting individuals and families integration and settlement into Windsor-Essex. With knowledge in training and development, She has facilitated sessions in the areas of cultural competency, human rights, leadership, team building and conflict resolution.

Her and her children take time to volunteer in the community and she is pleased to be a part of the Workforce Windsor Essex Board and valuable work that the organization is doing to support Windsor-Essex County.

On #InternationalWomensDay I am proud to welcome my dear friend Stephanie Lyanga back to the show!

Did you know?

Nearly 200 persons with special needs receive therapy at WETRA each week. About 80% of those who are enrolled in the program are children who have developmental, emotional or physical disabilities.

The remaining 20% are adults with similar challenges. Children and adults with disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, head injuries, post stroke and learning disabilities enjoy the physical and psychological benefits of equine assisted therapies.

The physical, emotional, cognitive, and social benefits of therapeutic riding are all encompassing for riders, volunteers, and family members that are involved in the specialized and meaningful programs offered at Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association!

I'm happy to welcome my friends John and Paige LIVE.

.!"I appreciate you representing POC in your position and leading from the heart."

"I appreciate you always being a voice for collaboration and community for everyone in our region."

My guest frequently appeared on my news program and stories on the CBC while I was anchor.

She is a recent MBA graduate from the Odette School of Business. Who is interested in all things related to community engagement, she has championed many local initiatives focused on bridging the gap between the Windsor Muslim community, law enforcement, the education sector, and politics. She has appeared in the media through print columns, radio and TV interviews. A recipient of the LWE 40 Under 40 Award, and holds a Bachelors in Arts & Science in political science and biology from the University of Windsor.

She is a columnist at the Windsor Star and someone I greatly respect and proud to call a friend.

I'm happy to welcome Sarah Mushtaq to the next episode of #thearmsbumanlagproject

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One in two people in Canada are eligible to donate, however, one in 81 actually does.

Canadian Blood Services say they are seeing a shortage of supply of blood donations and donors, and are hoping more first-time donors will sign up to help fill the gap.

The pandemic has proved challenging for collecting donations.

The Omicron variant has forced staffing shortages and cancelled appointments.

Another major hit to inventory was the snowstorm on Jan. 17 that caused appointments to be cancelled across Ontario - it resulted in 1,000 units being lost.

I'm proud to talk about the challenges of the last two years and the lifesaving work the Canadian Blood Service is doing and how they need your help.

My friend, Marissa Gatfield will join me along with Moneet Maan from Canadian Blood Services LIVE.

You know her voice.

She's one of the best media personalities in Windsor/Essex. Kind, Funny and her show is entertaining and local.

But she's also an awesome person.

"I have some extra... I'm on my way."

When we brought Liam home from SickKids - we ran out of specialized formula that Liam took. We weren't able to find it in Windsor - but did order some. Morgan had her beautiful twins before Kerri had Liam and happened to have some of the formula that Liam required. She brought it over instantly and from there on out - we went from fans of Morgan to friends.

She's got 12+ years in radio, with a voice you’ll recognize a mile away. A double major in Drama and Communications prepped her for life as a performer, and a love for reality tv made it easy to share her life with her listeners. Homegrown and Windsor proud – catch her hustling around the city, most likely looking for her phone (which is constantly lost), She’s the mother of twins and is a twin too!

I'm proud and honored to spend some time with my friend Morgan Ryan from Windsor's Country LIVE.

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Did you know: The Kids First Food Bank serves over 900 individuals weekly in the Windsor area. It has no geographic boundaries to the clients served.

My guest's organization Windsor Family Homes and Community Partnerships advocates for accessible housing to those in need in Windsor and Essex County.

They strives to work collaboratively with community partners to maintain and facilitate successful tenancies and eradicate homelessness while providing food, shelter and support programs - including the  Kids First Food Bank.

She also runs the Community Family Fitness Centre is a social enterprise venture by Windsor Family Homes & Community Partnerships where profits from this facility will help create and sustain health/wellness/support programs for those in need in Windsor/Essex County.

I've worked with her on a number of initiatives through the years and worked out with her as well!

From affordable housing, to homelessness in Windsor/Essex to community fitness... We've got a lot of catch up on.

I'm happy to welcome Executive Director - Angela Yakonich to the show LIVE.

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On  #thearmsbumanlagproject...

You may remember last March I featured the story of Carson Hillier – a local boy in need of a life saving Kidney transplant.

Thanks to the power of POSITIVE social media – he received one this week in Toronto.

From a complete stranger.

And someone who believes ‘everything comes full circle.’

I am grateful to talk to Joe & Dawn Marchand about the incredible gift Joe gave to Carson, the story of their daughter, Layla, pediatric cancer research and more LIVE  - tune in and join the conversation.

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#thearmsbumanlagproject is in full swing for season 2 and on Episode 3 - we're welcoming back my good friend Adam Castle from WEtech Alliance!

Adam and I will talk tech, Windsor Essex, Video Games, Pop culture and so much more.

Join us live!

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My guest is a psychology professor, TEDx speaker, and former school psychologist who applies positive psychology to facilitate personal growth and transformational change.

Happy to welcome my friend, Dr. Andrea Dinardo on resilience, mindfulness, mental health, and hope.

Bring your questions and join the podcast conversation LIVE! Enthusiasm, heart, and connection guaranteed.