"One thing that reflects life in cycling is that once you stop pedaling, you'll stop."

John Barry is a small-town-born entrepreneur that gains his biggest fulfilments in life through spending time with family, providing dedicated care to his clients, and living a life in purpose for something greater than himself. By following his early childhood aspirations and entering in as a third-generation real estate representative, John learned what in means to strive for a state of constant, never-ending improvement. As he reflects on his countless professional awards and career accolades, we discuss the "chase" that so many have for those awards and the fallacy behind it.

In this episode we explore just how important the little things in life, how and why challenging yourself is so critical, and understanding when it makes sense to acknowledge perfectionism to "let off the reins", amongst several other ideas.

Much of this is centred in the lessons John has learned from his cycling and fundraising days. To date, he has raised well over $100,000 in support of cancer research and initiatives by enduring long distance cycling challenges. His most recent one being the 7 Days in May, where he bikes nearly 1,200km over 7 days for pancreatic cancer. Should you have any funds or time to spare, please consider checking out more of John's story as 100% of the proceeds go directly to fund research.

To learn more about John's journey and to support his initiatives, you can visit THIS LINK for more information.

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Stephanie Iannacchino grew up dreaming about photography while being inspired by her entrepreneurial parents. Naturally, the pressures of societal success measurements drew her into the corporate world before deciding to go all-in on her fears.

While hearing about Stephanie's journey, we discuss the fear of failure and how it manifests into ignorance of the childhood self. She reflects on where her artistry was truly born and how to keep it alive with a uniquely wonderful tradition. But whether it's tear-inducing experiences while travelling the world or capturing the "in-between moments" of people's lives, Stephanie admits that the battle of authenticity is a never-ending one.

Going "all-in" on one's dreams and the realities behind it, what authenticity means for art and for life, the interconnectedness of our world, and so much more. Stephanie's flair and energy inspired me, and I hope it does for you as well.

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This episode is meant to embody the spirit of what The Reflect-On Podcast is about. From finding your worth and building perspectives to celebrations we can all share, some of the most impactful lessons are summarized from the start of this journey.

Expect to gain a culmination of the conversations had over the 10 episodes along with some uncut thoughts and experiments to help move you forward. None of which would be possible without those among us that are willing to engage in manners such as this.

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Imrun Texeira is a highly sought-after chef that is trailblazing a path of uniqueness in the culinary industry. He has trained at the former #1 ranked restaurant in the world, competed on the TV series Top Chef and Chopped, and been recognized as one of Canada's Top 30-Under-30 in the Hospitality Leader's space. Inspired by his fondest memories, multicultural roots, and teachings that all span around the world, Imrun brings forth culinary adventures that embody the art of cooking in its truest forms.

In this episode, Imrun discusses how the emotionality of his artistry is what makes it beautiful, how he deals with the perpetual conflict between authenticity of art and pleasing external influences, and how food is a universal language that can inspire cultural togetherness rather then cultural separation. We also discuss how uniqueness and disruption are required for progress and that a sustainable world is where invest in the betterment of people.

Imrun also gives back to his local communities by sharing his life's journey, teaching youth about and the culinary industry, and supporting initiatives like The Burnt Chef Project. During this discussion, he opens up on the realities and challenges of holistic health in the hospitality industry and how his journey has led him to believe that the best way to move forward is to inspire those around you.

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"It was one thing that somebody couldn't take away from me..."

***If you have yet to listen to the first Part, please navigate back to WARCHILD: PART 1 - A STORY OF SURVIVAL WITH HELGA FLOWER.***

Helga Flower was a child of war, Born German in 1939 and residing in Czechoslovakia near the Austrian border, her and her family had to fight to survive in countless ways.

In this episode, Helga reflects more on her life's journey and where her inspiration for art came from. She also provides unique views on war itself and humanity's struggles for power. Helga speaks to her younger self and reflects deeply on her mother, who was continuous beacon of hope for her family during terrible times. Finally, we hear some inspiring words of wisdom from Helga and the importance of living life.

To become more inspired and to hear more of her message, consider purchasing her book HERE

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A story of survival, a plethora of perspectives gained, and an ability to reflect on what war brings to humanity.

Helga Flower was a child of war, Born German in 1939 and residing in Czechoslovakia near the Austrian border, her and her family had to fight to survive in countless ways. This episode contains first-hand accounts of what Helga's journey was like growing up during World War II: Being fired upon, crawling and travelling miles for refuge, building a habit of not knowing where her next meal was coming from, and much more.

Helga also speaks about the inspirations to her book, Warchild: World War II and its aftermath as seen through a child's eyes. This creates a powerful discussion of why she believes going into past traumas is necessary. Helga also reflects on what true courage is, and what it isn't.

To become more inspired and to hear more of her message, consider purchasing her book HERE

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This is PART TWO of a two-part mini-series with Aatik Chopra.

In this episode, Aatik describes his unique experiences on his 10-Day Vipassana Meditation Course, including how severe pain, numbness, and failures led to the biggest lessons translatable to life. As well, Aatik reflects on the key differences between psychedelic and severe meditative experiences which leads to the discussion of how powerful pausing can be in our busy lives. In the spirit of being authentic as possible, he also reflects on feelings of self-worth and how to break the "trance of unworthiness" in addition to how to value time best, incredible methods to challenge your assumptions with "what if" thinking, and much more.

Aatik Chopra is an introspective powerhouse who had the traditional paths to success ready for him in his early twenties. Instead of taking the conventional routes, Aatik changed career paths, cities, and his mindset in ways that cultivated the purest forms of life. Whether it's interaction with formerly-incarcerated individuals for assisted re-emergence, inspiring the youth of today in innovative ways with The Knowledge Society (TKS), or creating the life for him and his family, Aatik is consistently tactful in how he approaches he life by design. But as he describes, these endeavors are perpetual in nature and can be impossible without the ability to look inward.

To see more of Aatik's inspiring messages, visit:

• @aatik.life on Instagram or https://www.instagram.com/aatik.life/
• https://aatik.life/

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Aatik Chopra is an introspective powerhouse who had the traditional paths to success ready for him in his early twenties. Instead of taking the conventional routes, Aatik changed career paths, cities, and his mindset in ways that cultivated the purest forms of life. Whether it's interaction with formerly-incarcerated individuals for assisted re-emergence, inspiring the youth of today in innovative ways with The Knowledge Society (TKS), or creating the life for him and his family, Aatik is consistently tactful in how he approaches he life by design. But as he describes, these endeavors are perpetual in nature and can be impossible without the ability to look inward.

This is PART ONE of a two-part mini-series with Aatik. In this episode, he reflects on the "Seed of Awareness" and how it requires daily cultivation for ultimate progress. As well, we discuss the friction between curiosity and fear, and a unique way to consider your life's experiences (as a simple statistical analysis). Aatik then reflects on how the ego's craving for stability can create constant fear, but that one must search for AND face the mental baggage in order to move forward. He then comments on absolution-based thinking and how the exponential "lenses" of life can cause us to see things unclearly.

To see more of Aatik's inspiring messages, visit:

• @aatik.life on Instagram or https://www.instagram.com/aatik.life/
• https://aatik.life/

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Craig O'Neill is currently the CEO of IWave, an organization that empowers nonprofits to engage in deeper philanthropic pursuits for a greater societal impact, amongst several other things. He is also a loving family member, an expert in the fintech field, and plays an inspiring role in his community.

Craig substituted the life of a career-musician for one of an entrepreneur, and he truly believes it's one of the best decisions that he has ever made. As he theorizes, it is important to understand what your motivations behind your greatest pursuits in life are rather than merely the pursuits themselves.

Interestingly, one of Craig's childhood qualities that he disliked the most was in fact the most rewarding to him. By finding the gift in his introverted nature, he was able to turn shyness into an introspective superpower. We also reflect on what the most powerful business-to-life skills are, what financial wealth is (and isn't), and the power of giving.

To understand more about the impact of giving and IWave, visit:

• https://www.iwave.com/

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Kirsi Maharaj loves bringing people together and challenges the boundaries of traditional Human Resources. She has been awarded as Canada's top Human Resources rising star, amongst several other professional accolades, but she is perhaps more motivated by her personal progress in life.

We discuss how perfectionism can lead to procrastination, how a key to moving forward is actually to connect your failures and successes, and Krisi's 8-year journey of ignoring her body and what it did to her before quitting her job. This journey includes the "Money-Doom Loop", the true costs of false pursuance, and the liberation we can feel by being vulnerable with ourselves and listening to our bodies.

To see more of Kirsi Maharaj's inspiring messages, visit:

• @kirsimaharaj on Instagram or https://www.instagram.com/kirsimaharaj/

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