In this episode, I decided it’s time to speak my truth. I’m tired. I’m frustrated.  I’m done being quiet about this topic for the “fear” that someone might not agree with me or think that I’m just “angry”.  Heck, some people might be triggered by my “truth”.  But, it’s time to step up and play my part in the change I want to see in this world.  As a father.  As a husband.  As a leader.  As a human being.

As I publish this episode, my kids are being robbed of childhood experiences, memories and emotions.  It’s not right.  It needs to end.  There needs to be more smiles, hugs and love in this world.  It’s time to end the small business closures, mandates and vaccine passports. We may not agree … and I’m ok with that … I got nothin but love for ya! :)  But this is my truth … and it comes from a place of love.

If you resonate with my message, I’d love to hear from you.  If you disagree with me, I’d love to hear from you.  I choose to live in a world that lives from a place of “gratitude”, “curiosity” & “bravery”... not “fear”, “lockdowns” & “mandates”.  Let’s elevate together and change the story.

Episode Topic

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Episode Resources

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Guest Contact Info

Trevor’s Personal Website
Connect With Trevor on LinkedIn
Connect With Trevor on Facebook
Follow Trevor on Instagram

In this episode, I’m joined by Ryan Peters.  Ryan is a seasoned entrepreneur that founded one of Canada’s fastest growing technology companies. We were connected in business by a mutual colleague and quickly became great friends after numerous uplifting conversations about business, travel, yoga, surfing and guitar.

Ryan and I focused our conversation on what it takes to live your “best life”, which of course, he is currently doing while living in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Ryan had a wealth of advice to share on how to build rock-solid habits that will enable you to live your best life…from anywhere in the world.  We also discussed how leaders in today’s world can create a culture and lead by example to enable their team to live their best life as well.


Episode Topic

6:36 | Ryan shares a story about a helicopter crash he survived back in 1997 in the Yukon
18:40 | Ryan speaks about how he ended up in Costa Rica and why he chose to live there
23:01 | Ryan shares his thoughts on why you need to build good habits to create freedom
24:57 | Ryan talks about what he’s seeing in Costa Rica with people working remotely
30:43 | Trevor explains why his “vision statement” for 2022 is to “do a deal on a surfboard”
34:59 | Ryan speaks about why our habits create our best life…regardless of where you live
43:16 | Trevor and Ryan talk about how leaders can support their teams to live their best life


Episode Quotes

“I really am inspired and motivated when I can help people go through the process of stepping into where they really want to be in life. It is true freedom when you are living your best life” - Ryan Peters

“I love Canada, no question about it, but there is also something about being globally minded and recognizing that we put borders in place as control mechanisms, but the reality is it’s one world” - Ryan Peters

“I remember the first time I went on an all-inclusive vacation to Mexico in 2004. I flew down from -30C Saskatchewan weather, it was gorgeous and I drank and ate my face off for 7 days straight. Looking back I think that if I operated now like I did back then I wouldn’t last a month.  I’d end up sick and depressed” - Trevor Turnbull

“A lot of the work I do tends to be with CEOs of companies that are looking to grow and scale.  I find I have the most impact when working with leaders that have a mindset of constant growth and a commitment to live their best life both personally and professionally” - Ryan Peters

“Alex Honnold is a rock climber with no ropes. It’s absolutely crazy to most of us.  But, I see it similarly to being an entrepreneur.  When you eat, breath and sleep something so much it might look crazy to others.  But, in truth, it’s true knowledge and capability through experience” - Ryan Peters

“I was on the water a few months ago and I met this couple out surfing. I started talking to this guy that has a business that is valued at $4.5B and he was struggling. I gave him some surfing tips and it was amazing to watch his mind open up as I helped him catch a wave” - Ryan Peters

Episode Resources Mentioned

(None)


Guest Contact Info

CasaRyan.com
Devyonder.com
Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn
Follow Ryan on Instagram
Connect with Ryan on Facebook

In this episode I’m joined by Danielle Grant. Danielle was the 4th guest on my podcast and my intention from the start was to revisit the conversations with my guests to see how they’ve “evolved” since the first time we spoke. 

Danielle was the perfect guest for my first 2nd interview with a guest as the 10 months between our chats were filled with many life, health, business and chakra upgrades :)  This conversation flowed as we discussed what it means to have a “spiritual awakening” and why we are seeing an acceleration in how people choose to live in our 3D reality as we ascend into elevated dimensions!


Episode Topic

4:16 | Trevor summarizes Danielle’s first interview (EP4)...and she provides the update
8:32 | Danielle shares the physical pain she experienced that forced her to “surrender”
10:42 | Trevor asks whether Danielle would have ascended if not for the forced slow down
12:11 | Danielle explains why we can create change in our life in a blissful state…not painful
15:02 | Trevor explains his recent “uncomfortable” transition and why “slowing down” was challenging for him
18:05 | Danielle explains what “spirituality” means and why it’s misunderstood in society
22:15 | Danielle explains why “peace & joy” are our two truest vibrations as spiritual beings
23:30 | Danielle explains why saying “no” or being “selfish” is not a “self righteous” thing
26:04 | Danielle explains how you can shape your “identity” by being a conscious creator
32:09 | Trevor explains why he believes this awakening is accelerating thru “high achievers”
34:13 | Trevor explains why he’s choosing to lead by example instead of dragging people up the hill
36:44 | Danielle explains why who you surround yourself with is the determining factor to your expansion
39:52 | Trevor and Danielle discuss “The Great Resignation” and the epidemic it will create
42:44 | Danielle talks about The Spiritual Room (and why she created it)
47:47 | Danielle explains why time isn’t real and challenges the idea that something is “too slow”
51:00 | Trevor talks about a “what needs to die” for him to elevate to the next level
53:38 | Danielle explains why spiritual elevation is NOT comfortable…it’s not supposed to be
58:34 | Danielle talks about the power of meditation to tap into a “flow state”
1:05:06 | Trevor explains that there is a feeling of sadness as he elevates to the next level and realizes close friends and family won’t be joining him on that journey
1:10:44 | Danielle talks about the “awakening” we are experiencing as a society (and while it may seem dark…it’s necessary for the light that will come after)


Episode Quotes

“Something I learned from Wayne Dyer is that when you get up between 2-4am…that’s your highest self asking you to wake up because it has a message to deliver” - Danielle Grant


Episode Resources Mentioned

[EP4] Let Your Journey TO Oneness Begin Here | Danielle Grant
How To Create A More Beautiful World w/ Charles Eisenstein (Aubrey Marcus Podcast)
Who Is Driving The Great Resignation (Harvard Business Review)


Guest Contact Info

TheSpiritualRoom.co
The Spiritual Show Podcast
The Spiritual Show Podcast (YouTube)
Follow Danielle on LinkedIn

In this episode I’m joined by Laurent Goldstein.  Laurent is a friend, client, mentor and partner of mine.  We first met when he walked into my office unexpectedly in April 2019 and did what he does best … build authentic relationships.

Laurent is a sales mentor, storyteller, film producer, documentary creator, business builder and vegan restaurant aficionado. He (and his wife Jen … along with their company Citrus Pie) have helped me tell my story with video and has been an inspiring teacher, coach and mentor as I continuously master my own sales skills.

Episode Topic

6:40 | Who is Laurent Goldstein? (and why he believes everything starts with sales)
10:04 | When did his spark for storytelling, creating documentaries & films come from
18:45 | Laurent speaks about the mentors that helped him believe in unlimited possibilities
26:20 | Laurent talks about why “soft skills” are critical to “cold calling / visiting” effectiveness
34:04 | Laurent explains why businesses need to expand their toolkit to survive in 2022 and beyond
40:40 | Laurent addresses how businesses can see the opportunities that exist in today’s COVID restricted world
43:40 | Trevor and Laurent discuss the power of storytelling for businesses to emotionally connect with their future clients

Episode Quotes

“I really live by John Lennon’s saying - Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans.  Cause we never know what life has in store for us.  I also think alot about the butterfly effect. How things that sometimes seem insignificant can have a major repercussion in our lives and in the lives of others” - Laurent Goldstein

“The problem I see is that too many people have ideas, but they lack the drive to make it happen. I live by the saying - some people make things happen, some people watch things happen, some people say…what happened” - Laurent Goldstein

“The tallest skyscrapers are built in a way to withstand earthquakes or high winds…they flex.  I think the key in life is flexibility.  We need to keep moving in life.  We can’t stay still. That’s one of the secrets in life.  Life is motion” - Laurent Goldstein

“I love cold calling.  Most people hate it. They think it’s inefficient as a method of making sales. I love meeting new people.  Everything in life has to do with the attitude that we have towards what happens to us.  My attitude is that I’m open to unlimited possibilities” - Laurent Goldstein 

“I came from a sales world that existed before social media where my first sales manager threw a yellow pages phone book on my desk and said - best of luck kid.  I had to drive around town and look for phone numbers on signs and go to networking events” - Trevor Turnbull 

Guest Contact Info

Citrus Pie Media Group
BizWell Studio
Connect with Laurent on LinkedIn
Subscribe to Citrus Pie on YouTube
Follow Citrus Pie on Facebook

In this episode I’m joined by Jeremy Lang.  Jeremy is the Founder of Open Mind Developments and PELA - a company that he started in 2007 that has grown into a multi-million dollar venture that is developing products made of environmentally sensible materials.

Jeremy shared his REAL entrepreneurial journey that started with an idea that he was hesitant to share with friends and family for fear that they would talk him out of pursuing his dream, to a company that has a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) to create a waste free future. 

His willingness to vulnerability and honestly share the true story of the sacrifices he (and his family) made along the way are what make this one of the best interviews I’ve done to date.

Episode Topic

3:59 | Should I call this the StraightCow show? :)
6:20 | How Jeremy and I first met on a hockey bus from Saskatoon to Regina
8:46 | How Trevor supported Jeremy in the early years of PELA’s launch
10:04 | Jeremy shares the story of first seeing flax fields on fire in Saskatchewan as a kid
12:07 | Jeremy talks about his path from employee to entrepreneur to starting PELA
15:34| Jeremy explains the challenges of building a brand and business around an idea
19:23 | Jeremy speaks about the sacrifices he (and his family) made that no one knows about
28:48 | Trevor and Jeremy discuss the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, why people need to know about this and how it’s impacted PELA’s mission
31:47 | Jeremy talks about spending his last $10k to attend a mastermind event that changed everything for him
37:07 | Trevor and Jeremy speak about why it takes courage to turn an idea into a multi-million dollar business
41:03 | Trevor and Jeremy talk about how daily habits compound to create the success you want to achieve

Episode Quotes

“I always wanted to start a company. We went on vacation in 2007 to Hawaii and my wife bought me a book - The Greatness Guide by Robin Sharma. There was a line in it that said - Hell on earth is being on your death bed and meeting the person you could have become.  That was the kick in the butt to get going for me” - Jeremy Lang

“Your smallest daily habits ultimately lead to your greatest successes on the other end. It compounds. It’s just that nobody gives you a high five or celebrates the fact that you got up early again” - Trevor Turnbull

“Everything in nature goes in cycles…it goes back to the earth.  Whereas plastics are a linear progression.  It just keeps building and building and building. Recycling is broken.  Less than 10% of plastic waste gets recycled. That’s just ridiculous” - Jeremy Lang

Episode Resources Mentioned

New PELA Case announcement (Facebook Post - October 2, 2012)
Jeremy’s first video shoot in Stanley Park for PELA (Facebook Post - Sept 23, 2011)
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (National Geographic)
The Greatness Guide - Robin Sharma (Book)
The Compound Effect - Darren Hardy (Book)

Guest Contact Info

PELA Case (Our Story)
Lomi - Kitchen Composter
Connect with Jeremy on LinkedIn

In this episode I was joined by Ruben Rojas.  Ruben is a friend of mine that I met at an experiential leadership program down in Los Angeles back in 2013. At the time, he was a financial advisor (and had aspired to be a surgeon before then).  During the time we spent together I saw him completely transform into the loving man, the artist, the husband and the father he is today.

And the transformation can be defined by one word….LOVE!

As Ruben says, “By living through love — showing it, sharing it, wearing it — you're part of a movement set to shift the pendulum toward love and away from fear.”


Episode Topic

5:01 | Ruben shares the vision behind his two Ted talks about “wall art” and “procrastinating”
8:16 | Ruben shares his massive transformational story from “financial advisor” to “love artist”
12:13 | Ruben speaks about why everyone’s journey is different…and perfect (for them)
16:28 | Ruben talks about what “love” means to him (and how its become a part of his being)
22:19 | Trevor explains what “love” means to him (and how Sri Sri Ravi Shankar impacted it)
23:51 | Ruben expresses that “fear” is not a bad thing and how the media has warped “love”
28:07 | Ruben shares why he’s committed to being the best version of himself to be the best father to his son
33:09 | Ruben explains what NFTs are and how they are impacting the artist world


Episode Quotes

“When we met, I was already at the point where I was depressed, I was miserable, I was unhappy and money wasn’t the solution or the answer. I knew that what I was doing (as a financial advisor) was not my purpose. It was only going to lead me down a path of more depression and misery.” - Ruben Rojas

“You could go a decade doing something and then completely pivot and choose to see it as either - well that was a waste of time - or - look at how this served me on the next step of my life” - Trevor Turnbull


Episode Resources Mentioned

Ruben Rojas brings his summer of love to the valley (LA Elements)
The artist who illustrates on the walls of Los Angeles (eClair Magazine)
A few outstanding leaders elevating in Los Angeles (Facebook)
Love is not an emotion - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar (Book)
Ava’s Kitchen (Non-Profit)

Guest Contact Info

https://rubenrojas.com
https://www.beautifyearth.com/
Follow Ruben on Instagram
Follow Ruben on Facebook
Follow Ruben on Twitter
Subscribe to Ruben on YouTube
Connect with Ruben on LinkedIn
Send a text to Ruben to receive some weekly love! (213.460.LOVE)

In this episode I’m joined by Jen Murtagh. Jen is the Co-Founder of Maturn, Founder of Brave Leadership For Women, an ICF Leadership Coach, Keynote Speaker and Workshop Facilitator. We spoke about her own journey as a corporate leader, entrepreneur and a Mom and how it inspired her to co-create Canada’s first comprehensive maternity leave program.

I have known Jen for over 10 years now and she has a very special place in my heart.  Firstly, she hired me for one of my first paid speaking gigs back in 2010 when my “business” was more of a “hobby”, which inspired me to keep moving forward on my own journey.  And, secondly, her commitment to service (family, friends, community, clients, etc) is why everyone that comes in contact with her is lifted by her passion, leadership and infectious laugh.

Episode Topic

4:11 | Why imperfection is a perfect addition to authentic content (listen for the dog :)
6:43 | How Jen’s first pregnancy cause her to question her own identity, vision & purpose
11:39 | Jen shares her perspective on transitioning from “survival work” to “soul aligned work”
14:23 | Why the best mentors and coaches are ones that have stumbled along the way  
16:57 | Why the “death” of one's identity is so challenging to face (and the underlying cause)
20:47 | Jen explains the inspiration for creating Maturn - Canada’s first comprehensive maternity leave program
26:24 | How Trevor’s wife (Sharmila) struggled with shame and guilt as a new Mom and what helped her navigate through it
30:54 | Jen speaks about how corporate leaders are embracing the Maturn vision in their organizations
35:34 | Trevor asks Jen her opinion on paternity leave and why they’ve chosen to focus on supporting women only

Episode Quotes

“What I’ve done in the past few years is transition from “survival work” to “soul aligned work”. I think that’s where I see a lot of people get stuck. They feel like they need to know where the final destination is in order to take the first step” - Jen Murtagh

“I love what Rumi says - what you are seeking is seeking you.  It became so clear to me, but unfortunately I had to get to the point where I hit a brick wall before I realized that.  Burnout over and over and over again until I was like - ok world, what are you trying to tell me, I think I’m ready to learn the lesson now” - Jen Murtagh

Episode Resources

Maturn (Website)
Follow Maturn on Instagram
Follow Maturn on LinkedIn
Jen’s Maternity Leave Experience (Instagram)
Brave Leadership For Women (Website)
Heather White - Coaching Courageous Leaders
Sonja Baikogli Foley (Maturn - Co-Founder)
One Girl Can (Non-Profit)

Guest Contact Info

Jen Murtagh (Website)
Connect with Jen on LinkedIn
Follow Jen on Instagram
Follow Jen on Twitter
Connect with Jen on Facebook                               

In this episode I’m joined by Justin Breen.  Justin is a Visionary PR Entrepreneur / Global Connector / Strategic Coach 10x Ambition Program / Abundance 360 Summit / 8671 Kolbe / 8-3 PRINT / No. 1 Best-Selling Author / Activator-Maximizer-Achiever.

Justin is a super-connector (in fact he’s connected me to a handful of the amazing guests I’ve had on this podcast) and he is committed to serving the .1% of visionary, abundance, investment mindset high-achievers looking for premium PR services and life-changing connections.

Episode Topic

3:12 | Why Justin defaults to action and embraces his weirdness (and why you should too!)
5:19 | Justin explains why top level entrepreneurs “execute” (they don’t make excuses)
7:16 | How Justin uses “Kolbe Scores” to embrace his strengths and create deep connections 13:57 | Justin explains the evolution of his own journey from journalist to entrepreneur
18:45 | Justin talks about where he is “hanging out” with the top .1% entrepreneurs
21:13 | Why Justin believes top entrepreneurs “invest” regardless of their current financial status
23:02 | Why Trevor took out a $100k loan to invest in a program (and why he pulled the trigger)
25:27 | Why Justin does so many podcast interviews (and why he believes they are replacing mainstream media)
29:30 | Justin shares his thoughts on why “trust of the media” is waning and how it’s shifted PR

Episode Quotes

“I hear at least once a day that someone has never met anyone like me. I embrace my uniqueness, my weirdness, and continue to just double down. If you don’t you are just a boring human being” - Justin Breen

“Most of my days are spent talking to the top entrepreneurs on the planet. And what separates those at the top level is they execute.  They don’t make excuses.  They make the investment.  And when you hang out with people that execute, they introduce you to more people that execute and make the investment” - Justin Breen

Episode Resources

Kolbe A Index (Kolbe Score)
Epic Business (Justin’s Book)
38 Lessons Justin Learned The Past 4.5 Years (LinkedIn Post)
Strategic Coach
Game Changer: The Dan Sullivan Story
Abundance360
Man’s Search For Meaning (Victor Frankl)

Guest Contact Info

BrEpic Communications
BrEpic Network
Connect with Justin on LinkedIn
Connect with Justin on Facebook
Follow Justin on Twitter
Follow Justin on Instagram

In this episode I’m joined by Alexa Henderson.  Alexa is a co-founder of Next Level Trainings,  a mindset and experiential emotional intelligence leadership school that supports participants to unlock their power, passion, and purpose. She is committed to elevating consciousness through stories, messages, AND experiences that inspire, empower, AND call us into our greatness.

During this interview we dove deep into the journey that Alexa has travelled down to find her oneness (including the dark paths) and how each experience has shaped her own spiritual elevation and her commitment to level up the leaders of the world to create unlimited possiblities.

Episode Topic

3:19 | Why I don’t send my guest questions in advance of interviews (and the magic it creates)
6:40 | Who is Alexa Henderson (at this moment) and how has she evolved as a seeker
9:16 | Alexa and Trevor explain the transformation experiences that “unlocked” their next level
15:54 | How Alexa’s challenges with “self esteem” and “trust” pushed her to seek answers
23:16 | Why Alexa did not feel “fulfilled” even thought she was “doing the work” since her 20s
28:15 | The commitment that Alexa made as she turned 40 to shift all negative thoughts
32:10 | Alexa speaks about her spiritual journey and the mentors she’s followed on her path
36:54 | Trevor speaks about his own spiritual journey and why he’s struggled with it so far
40:03 | Alexa talks about why there is so much more to knowingness than our intellectual brain
46:14 | Trevor & Alexa both express their thoughts on the shift that happened in March 2020

Episode Quotes

“I am a lifelong seeker.  I have been on the path of spirituality and spiritual development for a number of different reasons. I have been obsessed with the idea of overcoming the mind, what is the nature of reality - always looking for answers since I was a little kid” - Alexa Henderson

“We are directly impacting people and that was always at the heart of what I was up to.  How do we transform the planet, how do we support people to make a jump in consciousness and how do we arm them with the tools that they can get there - not in 10 year or 20 years - but fast!” - Alexa Henderson

“I’ve had a really intense journey. My mind has been really intense since I was a kid. I remember being 3 and making up choices about the world and how I needed to take care of myself and I couldn’t trust anyone else to handle things” - Alexa Henderson

“I think people are addicted to all kinds of things.  We are addicted to our thoughts, we are addicted to beliefs that we can’t have what we want in life, we are addicted to not being able to make the progress that we want in our lives” - Alexa Henderson

Episode Resources

Next Level Trainings
MITT (Mastery In Transformational Training)
Landmark Worldwide
Inner Balance by HeartMath
The Gene Keys

Guest Contact Info

The Transformational Activator (Website)
Follow Alexa on Instagram
Follow Alexa on Youtube
Connect With Alexa On Facebook

In this episode I’m joined by Jason Thompson.  With over 25 years of television, video gaming, mobile apps, book publishing and advertising experience, Jason is obsessed with innovating new ways of creating amazing narratives that are absurdly memorable and effective.

He has worked as a writer, story artist, animation director, animator and designer on productions for Disney Jr., Disney Interactive, Warner Brothers, CBC, Teletoon, National Geographic Kids and the Cartoon Network.

Our conversation dove into what it’s like to be a Dad in today’s connected world, the importance of being resilient when you are finding (and following) your passions and how NFTs are impacting the world of art (and artists).

Episode Topic

6:39 | Who is Jason Thompson and why did he start The Art of Dad
11:54 | How did Jason become an artist after going to Queen’s business school
15:30 | The turning point in France where Jason realized that he needed to follow his passion
18:48 | How do you pivot to follow your passion when you are so far down another path
25:30 | Why it’s important to let our kids curiously explore the world and find their own path
31:53 | How NFT’s are impacting the art world and the opportunities it is creating for artists

Episode Quotes

“The Art of Dad really started when my daughter was 3 years old. It became an outlet of those amazing (and upsetting) moments of being a Dad.  When I started taking my sketchbook to swimming lessons and gymnastics, people kept peeking over my shoulder to take a look and told me I should share them with the world” - Jason Thompson

 “I didn’t recognize that I could earn a living as an artist/illustrator until I was almost 30. It was always a nice creative outlet for me, but I originally wanted to become a CEO that would lead and inspire people in a global organization” - Jason Thompson

“I went into advertising as a suit. After a year in that role I realized it wasn’t for me.  So, I approached the president of the firm and said I’d like to work in the creative department and he told me - suits don’t become creatives.  So, I quit, started my journey in the animation game and have now been doing it for 25 years” - Jason Thompson

“In the film/movie business, if you want to be a producer, the best way to start down that path is to go get a business card and put - producer” on it - and then be that” - Trevor Turnbull

“I think so much of where I am right now is having the attitude - ya I can do that. You have to have the belief in yourself and not be afraid to make a change or make mistakes as you figure out what it is you want to do” - Jason Thompson

Episode Resources

What Is An NFT? (Gary Vaynerchuk)
DNA with GaryVee (Emerging Artist Show)
VeeFriends (GaryVee’s NFT Project)
The Kids Guide To Mommy’s Breast Cancer (Book)

Guest Contact Info

https://theartofdad.com/
https://www.jasonthompson.ca
Front Row Dad’s (Interview)
The Dad Website (Interview)
The Art of Dad (Pinterest)