Lev Karasin is a lion in many forms, after having immigrated twice in his young early life and landing in Canada not knowing any English he has grown into a business leader, a philanthropist, a coach, and a man on a mission to help others. He embodies the leave this place better than I found it mentality. Lev and I go deep on all of the above but also on the why behind them all. We will definitely hear more from Lev in the future both alone and with Matthew Klapwick (episode 5) 

Lev Karasin

This is episode 2 from our series of special episodes that will be released and then curated for the show where students from our Leadership and Personal Development Course become the guest hosts for the day. They ask questions to people they admire and want to emulate in the future. I hope you get as much out of them as my students have.

Today's guest host today is Devon Matson, She interviews School District Board Member, Rotarian and Storyteller Laura Dixon. Laura has been a member of the Delta School Board for several years but with her roles in the Rotary program, she has found her way into the schools as a sponsor for the Interact program as well. She has known Devon for a few years and the relationship is obviously strong between these two. Laura puts her own thoughtful responses into each of Devon’s questions and drops a few knowledge bombs along the way. I am excited to share this quick one with you. Let’s dive in.

This episode is one of a bunch of special episodes that will be released and then curated for the show where students from our Leadership and Personal Development course become the guest hosts for the day. They ask questions to people they admire and want to emulate in the future. I hope you get as much out of them as my students have.

Today's guest host today is Kaya Davis, she is a Junior or grade 11 student here at South Delta secondary school and she had an in-depth chat with her idol of choice, her sister Hana Davis. Hanna is currently on scholarship at the University of Maine and has just finished her playoff season. Kaya focused on questions that may help someone with deciding if they wanted to go to a US school on a scholarship. She asked about being on a sports team, what it takes to be a leader, how to get a scholarship to a school and the future. The goal of the chat was that hopefully, this can help inspire people with their dreams of playing college sports in Canada or in the US. Let's dive in.

Today's guest is Matthew Klapwijk AKA Matthew Millions, a student of personal development from the age of 17 when he was tricked into going to a conference, Matthew quickly realized that he had more to give the world. He has grown from the kid with a speech impediment that was put in the "special program", all the way to the Senior Marketing Manager at a financial institution. He has been recognized in Forbes Magazine for the impact that he made on countless lives, and the co-founder of Youth Empowering Youth- an organization that I have had the privilege to invite into my classroom two years in a row. We only covered about half of what was planned for this chat so be ready to have Matthew back in the near future. He lives by the motto: "I am driven to empower others so that they feel their dreams are alive by giving them the courage and support to live an extraordinary life." With that welcome aboard, let's do this. 

Matthew Klapwijk

IG: https://www.instagram.com/matthewmillions/

Web: https://msha.ke/matthewmillions/

Book: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08VD3RNTR

Kat Feeney is a Holistic Nutrition Coach, Ultra Runner, and Multi-Passionate Adventurer. I met her when I was working on building a franchise of a health and wellness company that we were both affiliated with. She had been lauded so often by my team members I felt like I was meeting an A-class celebrity. Kat is a woman who has traded in the corporate Real Estate Gig for an explosive career helping women to achieve their healthy and quote “badass” selves. This skydiving, glacier climbing, rock hopping superstar shares with us some of the best parts of being Kat Feeney. Enjoy the show

Kat Feeney

Website: https://xokatfeeney.com/

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A quick note about this show we talk about sensitive issues like body image and dieting. If these subjects are triggers for you please take care of yourself as you move through this conversation and reach out to the people that you trust to discuss further if you need to.

Melissa Garner is a Bold and badass woman, who by and large I consider my sister. My kids call her Aunty Mel and I spent 4 years co-leading November Project Vancouver with her. A self-proclaimed “tooth janitor” or for the rest of us a dental hygienist by day, and a superhero by night. Mel will talk to you about anything and everyone will have a good time doing it. We do a deep dive into stepping into a leadership role in a thriving fitness community, overcoming fears of public speaking, anxiety disorders, and the loss of loved ones. This one is going to be really good, welcome aboard, let's go.

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Trevor Moore is a jack of all trades, a keynote speaker, a mindset coach, a magician, a PGA professional, a self-described corporate 5-Iron. I first met him as I tagged along with my parents as he ran them through a round of our local golf course. I got to know him over the next few years seeing him on stage as a speaker and a comedic magician. Sitting down to breakfast with him on a couple of occasions always leads to insightful, laugh-filled hours and I am excited to share this jack of spades with you. We talk about golf, coaching, a diversified personal portfolio, stepping into roles that you might not otherwise think you are ready for and self-care.

Website: https://trevormoore.ca/

Kaitlyn Kooyers is a former professional dancer who after an unexpected end came to her career she had to take a step back and found herself in the real world. After a circuitous route, she wound up leading the Chicago chapter of November Project- a free fitness community- and has spent the last 10 years working in compliance in the business world. 

In our chat, we talk about leadership in its various forms, bagels, Knitting and living true to your values. I feel very fortunate to speak with Kaitlyn every time we have a chance. She is someone who I don’t know that well but whom I feel like the time we have spent talking has always been of great value. With that, I give you Kaitlyn Koyers.

You can find Kaitlyn

Welcome to The Leader Ship!

This is just an intro to the show, myself, and the high school course that inspired me to start making podcasts.  

If you want to follow along with me on social media I can be found in a couple of places

Instagram (personal) @hortnesswims

Looking forward to learning and growing with all of you as we get to know more about the people around us.