My guest this week is Panos Palmos. I’ve known Panos since University and the first things that struck me from the first day I met him were his contagious energy, his innate ability to assemble and lead and his determination to succeed! It is no surprise that he went on to create an unbelievably successful career in sales and even more so, that he gave it all up to pursue an even bigger and more challenging calling! I really hope you enjoy this conversation!

I have often said on this podcast how hard it is to work in politics. And for some reason, that I’ve never been able to fully understand, there seems to be an unfortunate impression about women in politics and how much harder it is for them!

I had the privilege, in 2007, to enter the world of politics under the first ever Québec government to introduce a gender-equal ministerial cabinet; I witnessed what I used to call “The Titans” manage some of the heaviest cabinet posts, such as Michelle Courchesne, Monique Jérôme-Forget, Nathalie Normandeau, Lise Thériault, Monique Gagnon-Tremblay, Line Beauchamp; I saw the first ever woman Premier elected to government, Pauline Marois, with some of her very own heavy-hitters, such as Louise Beaudoin, Véronique Hivon, Agnès Maltais, Marie Malavoy. And the list goes on and on…

I had the privilege, and still do, to know and work with unbelievable women that vowed to create more opportunity for women in politics and I supported them because I fundamentally believe that not only do they belong in politics, but they make a significant difference in public affairs.

My guest today is proof of that! Rosannie Filato is a young and ambitious municipal councilor elected in the district of Villeray. She was a newcomer in the 2017 municipal elections and has been given the responsibility of numerous files as member of the executive committee at the city of Montreal. I am grateful that she found some time to come on the podcast and chat about her journey so far in municipal politics!

I hope you enjoy the conversation!

My guest this week is mega YouTuber and fitness and martial arts expert, Nick Drossos. I’ve been following his work for a long time and couldn’t wait to have him on the podcast. He has an unbelievable and inspiring story that is most definitely worth sharing. On this episode we discuss his challenging childhood, dealing with ADHD and dyslexia and overcoming numerous other adversities while becoming a successful entrepreneur. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

My guest this week is Greg Kelley who, much like myself, spent a number of years working behind the scenes in Quebec politics. In 2018, he ran as a candidate in the general election and succeeded his own father in representing the riding of Jacques-Cartier, in the west end of Montreal. On this episode, we discuss what it’s like to follow in his father’s footsteps and being among the younger Members of the National Assembly. He also gives his thoughts on the last campaign and fills us in on his different responsibilities, as well as the importance of the Circle of Young Parliamentarians. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

On this episode of Car Ride Conversations (Elections Edition) I ride with Neil Drabkin, Conservative candidate for the riding of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce - Westmount. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

On this episode of Car Ride Conversations (Elections Edition) I ride with Jasmine Louras, Conservative candidate for the riding of Outremont. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

On this episode of Car Ride Conversations (Elections Edition) I ride with Angelo Iacono, incumbent Member of Parliament and Liberal candidate for the riding of Alfred-Pellan. I hope you enjoy the conversation!

On this episode of Car Ride Conversations (Elections Edition) I ride with Carlos Godoy who shares his professional opinion and analysis on the current elections and specifically on the first leaders' debate that occurred earlier this week. He's a great friend, one of the smartest people I know and he's the Senior Vice-President at Impact Public Affairs. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

On this episode of Car Ride Conversations (Elections Edition) I ride with Marc Miller, incumbent Member of the Canadian Parliament and Liberal candidate for the riding of Ville-Marie - Le Sud-Ouest - Ile-des-Soeurs. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

On this episode of Car Ride Conversations (Elections Edition) I ride with Ilario Maiolo, Conservative candidate for Saint-Léonard-Saint-Michel. Enjoy the conversation!