The Pivot & Polish Podcast

Doug Bopst is a successful personal trainer, author, speaker, and business owner, but his journey to get to where he is today was full of adversity. After a long downward spiral addicted to drugs, he got arrested and was sentenced to months in jail after being found guilty of “possession with intent to sell.” With the help of his cellmate, Doug chose to use his time locked up to beat his demons and reinvent himself. With the help of faith, family, and fitness, Doug has channeled his adversity and is now paying it forward, helping others change their lives.

Amberly Lago is blazing a trail in the field of resilience and transformation. On today's show, she shares her remarkable story of how she hit rock bottom after a tragic accident that almost took her leg. The 1% chance was the glimmer of hope that kept her fighting.

Jessica Matten is an Indigenous Canadian Actress of Red River Metis-Cree descent who has made it her mission to change Indigenous representation through her work on and off the screen.

In this episode, Jessica talks about her career as an actress, her indigenous roots, and her passion for giving back and creating change and opportunity for her community. We also chat about what it was like working alongside her Frontier co-star Jason Mamoa.

Founder of A Walk In My Stilettos, Makini Smith, is an award-winning entrepreneur. She has successfully crafted a business in personal development as a mindset coach helping women reach their goals. In this episode, Makini shares the many challenges she has faced and how she has tapped into her deep-rooted resilience every step of the way.

A beautiful heart to heart with Sara Schulting-Krans about her bold and brave journey to forgiveness after experiencing multiple traumas and shifts in her life. Sara gets very vulnerable about her story which due to the subjects of rape and relational betrayal they could be triggering for some listeners.

Michelle Morgan is a Canadian actress, producer, director, and writer best known for her role as Lou Fleming on the CBC series Heartland. In today's episode, we talk about Michelle's career, her childhood, and some of the challenges that have shaped her as a mother and actress.

Welcome to The Pivot & Polish Podcast. 

Each week we will bring you inspiring interviews with people from all walks of life who will share their stories of success, struggle, and perseverance. We discuss everything from humble beginnings to the challenges and sacrifices required to navigate life and business.

We believe that the power of storytelling can empower and inspire others. We hope our listeners come away believing that their dreams are possible.