In this episode I pause, reflect and celebrate the experience of recording and listening to episodes 11-19 of The Trevor Turnbull Show.  The inspiration for creating this podcast has evolved over time, but the foundational element has always been to have vulnerable, honest conversations that will inspire me to embrace my own “mess” and live my best life.

My hope is that these interviews have been inspiring for you as well.  And, one of the key takeaways from reflecting on these episodes was a realization that there is inspiration everywhere in these conversations. I explain what I mean by this in this solo episode.  Thank you for listening to date and I look forward to sharing more inspiring stories with you in the weeks, months and years ahead!

Episode Topic

00:42 | Why I decided to start this podcast and how I’m feeling about it so far
02:21 | Review of episodes 11-19 and what I learned from those conversations
18:33 | Why I’m super excited about the upcoming episodes and the experience of launching this podcast and sharing these amazing conversations with you!

Episode Resources

[EP11] Why A Mommy Bought A Daddy Blog | Zoe Share
[EP12] Financial Literacy & Our Broken Education System | Dwight Heck
[EP13] Embracing Your Journey 14 Seconds At A Time | Nick Cavuoto
[EP14] Creating A Space For Men To Be Great Men | Dai & Nik
[EP15] Create Your Future By Sharpening Your Sales Sword | Jeff Swan
[EP16] Share Your Story To Move Yourself And Others | Brian Bogert
[EP17] What To Do When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned | Quddus
[EP18] A Sea Captain Explains Why Saving The Planet Starts With Curiosity | Cyrus Foote
[EP19] How To Unlock Your Vision When You Are A Hot Mess | David Muntner

Guest Contact Info

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

In today’s episode I’m joined by David Muntner.  Dave is a visionary consultant, powerful storyteller, intense listener, word magician, conversion master and a musician to boot!  He is the founder of Renaissance Messaging, a boutique copywriting company and a songwriting retreat called “Song of your Life”.

At the end of the day, David (and his team) help their perfect clients unearth their ideal prospect, reveal their true offer and transform their brand to attract their perfect clients.  His process helps extract “what makes you lovable?”...or, if you are new to the scene, “what will make you lovable?”.  And, as he mentioned on this episode, he only works with “MotherF*ckin Visionaries”!

Episode Topic

5:02 | Why we thought about ending this interview 7 minutes in (hint: The TT Show)
7:22 | David speaks about where his inspiration came from to become a “visionary consultant”
18:06 | Good idea or Bad Idea - you decide…. (could be a million dollar business!)
24:15 | David explains what a “visionary consultant” does … and why you need one
28:52 | David talks about his powerful “Clarity Conversion Compass” (CCC) process
32:02 | Trevor explains why the CCC process is critical to creating a business that aligns with your life vision
34:33 | David and Trevor talk about the “High Vibe” container that is evolving from this process
45:01 | David talks about his songwriting retreat created to help you write “the song of your life”

Episode Quotes

“When we put labels on people like - that person has ADD - there is a stigma that it’s a bad thing.  But the truth is that person is likely really creative and sees the world in a different way that is different from the norm.  That’s how I feel now, but it took a while to embrace that.  For a long time I was trying to just fit in with what I thought I was supposed to be.” - Trevor Turnbull

“My life is a fuckin mess that could be viewed as a swamp or a Hawaiian paradise depending on who you ask or the time of day.  What I’m reflecting on is the different lives I’ve lived. And it’s fun to reflect on these different lives you’ve led and how if you leverage that information it can become very powerful. But if you keep it spread out and separated you can go crazy.” - Dave Muntner 

“Listening is certainly a skillset and there is almost a requirement to be a curious person.” - David Muntner

“Personal development is really the gateway drug for entrepreneurship.  The deeper you go in yourself the more you create your universe.  And then it becomes - what’s the universe I’m going to create for myself financially and the independence to move in that direction.” - David Muntner

“2 years ago I shifted from Clarity Consultant to Visionary Consultant based on a recommendation from a friend who said - who are your clients - they are motherfuckin visionaries.” - David Muntner

“In my company Rennaisance Messaging I am the CCO (Chief Catalyst Officer), the CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer) and newly added CEO (Chief Energy Officer) … that is really my lane of genius.  And when I step outside of that I become the CBO (Chief Bottleneck Officer) and you can smell my BO everywhere.” - David Muntner

Episode Resources

Developing powerful messaging through simplification (Unstoppable CEO)

Guest Contact Info

Renaissance Messaging
Davey Harris (Spotify)

On this episode I’m joined by Cyrus Foote.  Cyrus is a sea Captain and team leader who creates oceanic based transformational and cross-cultural experiences. After spending almost two decades sailing the world’s oceans and logging over 100,000 sea miles through more than 50 countries, working alongside marine biologists, oceanographers, climatologists, outdoor educators, community leaders and environmental activists, Cyrus has intimate knowledge of some of the world’s most pressing environmental concerns and seeks to unite communities to meet these challenges through solution based environmental awareness and cross cultural education, utilizing the latest in sustainable/regenerative/collective technologies.

We spoke about these topics and why it’s important that we amplify the conversation about climate change.  Cyrus shared his own personal experience of spending much of his life on the ocean, what he’s seen and what he believes needs to be done to “right the ship” by creating curiosity, appreciation and love for cultural diversity.

Episode Topic

3:12 | Cyrus & Trevor speak about what TheMENtorship World mens group means to them
4:39 | Cyrus shares why he’s living on a 70’ sailboat in Auckland, New Zealand
5:39 | Cyrus speaks about what it’s been like to live in New Zealand during COVID
8:38 | Cyrus talks about what led him to be passionate about climate change & sustainability
12:41 | Cyrus shares his time on an expedition boat looking at alternative energy in microbes 14:08 | Cyrus speaks about why Al Gore failed to create a significant impact on climate change 
16:22 | Why we need to focus on regeneration not sustainability if we want to save the planet
17:37 | Trevor asks Cyrus what it’s like to sail through the South Pacific garbage patch
20:33 | Cyrus explains why there needs to be global policy change to create real impact
25:12 | Cyrus shares what he believes needs to happen to create the wake up call we all need
31:12 | Cyrus discusses “The Street” project and why it’s about creating appreciation for diversity and sustainability

Episode Quotes

“Al Gore was talking about climate change and the data that scientists were collecting back in 2006, and it didn’t have the impact that we all thought it would” - Cyrus Foote

“I enjoy a good hamburger, and if you threw me on the kill floor I might be a bit disturbed, but I’m not sure I’d stop eating hamburgers because of it” - Trevor Turnbull

“I have sailed through the South Pacific trash gyre. When you are out in the ocean and all around you is plastic garbage to the horizon, it’s disheartening. It’s a visual manifestation of how out of alignment we are with utilizing the resources of the planet in unsustainable ways” - Cyrus Foote 

Episode Resources

TheMENtorship.World
Breaking Boundaries (Netflix)
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Seaspiracy (Netflix)
An Inconvenient Truth (Al Gore’s documentary)
The Dollar Donation Club
Project Drawdown

Guest Contact Info

Connect with Cyrus on LinkedIn
The Street (a community hub, event space and sustainability education center

In this episode I was joined by Quddus (Q).  As a TV host, producer, media & podcast coach, Quddus has dedicated his life to understanding what it truly means to be our best self and live our purpose out loud.

We spoke about how we (as a society) are obsessed with the likes, comments and shares we received on social media...and how it distorts our view of our own self-worth. Quddus shared why we are all “influencers” in our own circles of influence and why he is committed to leading himself and others to step up and embrace their journey, even when life doesn’t go as planned.

Episode Topic

3:20 | Quddus & Trevor discuss why podcasting is so special and authentic
7:51 | Quddus explains who he is and the journey he’s taken to find his calling
11:06 | Quddus challenges the concept of “right path vs wrong path” in life
14:11 | Why you shouldn’t try to be the middle point of Oprah & Ryan Seacrest
15:33 | Trevor explains how a guy in a gratitude bus motivated him to start this show
18:00 | Quddus talks about how we often look for external permission to move forward
19:20 | Quddus reflects on his “identity” as a celebrity and how he evolved over a decade
21:38 | Quddus speaks about the moment that “experiential transformation” changed his life
25:30 | Why we’re seeing a shift in talking about “mental health” and what it means to be a man
27:48 | How you can make a difference in the world by focusing on your circle of influence
29:56 | Why focusing on destination without enjoying the journey will leave you feeling empty
33:22 | Quddus spoke about why he created his TedX talk - “Do we need media rehab?”

Episode Quotes

“All roads can lead to Rome. Our experience of life doesn’t have a lot to do with the destination. It’s less about the journey or the destination...it’s more about the company that you’re with along the way” - Quddus

“Having girls scream my name and put their fingers through my hair was great for my ego, but was it fulfilling? No.  It’s like eating a bag of candy. It’s really sweet for a second and then you feel like shit” - Quddus

 “When we think about what authenticity is, it’s not being the middle point of Ryan Seacrest and Oprah, it’s being Quddus” - Quddus

“What we all do so much of in this world is we look at each other's social media and we start to measure ourselves, compare ourselves and be like other people because they’re successful and we think we need to pretzel into who they are in order to be successful too” - Quddus

“Now when I get on camera, I’m very clear about who my authentic self is and what my intention is. Before the trainings, I was a hologram.  I was a projection of who I thought I should be for the world” - Quddus

“Often times we think about our circle of concern (in the world) which is huge. When we bring it down to the circle of influence that we have and can actually make a difference with, then it becomes a less overwhelming conversation” - Quddus

Episode Resources

What happened to MTV VJ Quddus (Vice article)
Do we need media rehab? (Tedx Talk)
King’s Council (Quddus’s Men’s Group for Black Men)

Guest Contact Info

https://www.quddus.co/
Follow Quddus on Instagram
Follow Quddus on Facebook

In this episode I am joined by Brian Bogert.  Brian is one of those people that you didn’t know you needed in your life until you hear him share his message. He’s on a mission to impact 1 billion lives and by listening to this episode you’ll be a part of that ripple effect. As he says:

Brian teaches how to leverage radical authenticity and awareness to create the intentional life you’ve been dreaming of, but have struggled to create on your own. We spoke about how to live life on purpose and the role our powerful wives have played in our individual “messy” journeys.

Episode Topic

4:28 | Brian challenged Trevor about why he hesitated to use his name in the show
7:38 | Brian and Trevor both speak about the legacy that they intend to leave for their kids
12:07 | Brian shares the story of how he almost lost his arm (and his life) and a young child
18:18 | Why speaking your truth out loud is the gateway to healing past trauma
20:32 | The power of intention and focusing your energy to create everything in your life
22:27 | Brian discusses why everyone has a “story” that will connect and resonate with others
27:46 | Why human connection does not exist without emotion
30:39 | Brian talks about the vulnerable, honest video he recorded with his wife in Jan 2021
41:02 | Trevor shares a story about a vision created 15 years ago that is coming true w/ his wife

Episode Quotes

“My purpose on this planet is to allow my truth to give others permission to live theirs” - Brian Bogert

“I learned not to get stuck by what has happened to me. But, instead get moved by what I can do with it” - Brian Bogert

“Whatever you think, whatever you will, whatever you put your energy and focus towards … you have the ability to create it” - Trevor Turnbull

“I genuinely believe that we need to choose our pains or our suffering will choose us” - Brian Bogert

“If we can actually let those walls down to shift from preventing to creating … you truly can live whatever life you want.  That’s the core of our message - No Limits Living - you can live to whatever limit you set for yourself” - Brian Bogert

“I genuinely believe that we need to choose our pains or our suffering will choose us” - Brian Bogert

“Every time she speaks the world just pauses and says - she’s incredible. I’m not going to push her, but I just want her to see herself the way I see her, which is the ridiculous powerhouse of an individual she is that is wrapped in this beautiful blanket of empathy and compassion that just bleeds out of her.  She is truly a gift to the world” - Brian Bogert


Episode Resources

Marriage Hacks With The Bogerts (Youtube)
Couples Therapy With John Legend (LinkedIn)
[BOOK] The Obstacle Is The Way - Ryan Holiday 

Guest Contact Info

BrianBogert.com
WhoBeforeWhat.com
Follow Brian on Instagram
Follow Brian on Twitter
Connect with Brian on Facebook
Connect with Brian on LinkedIn
Watch Brian on Youtube

In this episode I’m joined by Jeff Swan, Founder of Outbound SOS, a fellow Kelowna(ite?) and someone that I felt an immediate connection to after being introduced by a mutual friend (Danielle Grant).  While Jeff is a master at “selling” and coaching others to improve their sales results, what stands out to me is that he truly leads with value first.

We dug deep into the childhood experiences that have shaped his beliefs and why (in his words) he’s known EXACTLY what he’s wanted to do with this life 3 different times.  Which is to say that he’s adapted and evolved as life has thrown curve balls at him over the years.

Episode Topic

5:47 | Why both Jeff and I feel a sense of “community” in the Okanagan vs the “big city”
7:54 | How Jeff knew exactly what he wanted to do …. 3 times … and how he evolved
11:10 | Visionaries vs Integrators - what they are and how to know which one YOU are
15:08 | Lessons learned in a “restoration business” that sharpened Jeff’s leadership skills
20:10 | Jeff shares a story about when he knew that he couldn’t be an “employee”
24:32 | Jeff speaks about how his challenging childhood shaped his drive as an entrepreneur
27:16 | How to see the duality in all situations in life to move forward when “failure” happens
31:59 | Why entrepreneurs get addicted to success and failure
33:30 | The importance of “slowing down” to avoid burnout and receive everything you desire

Episode Quotes

“From the earliest age I knew exactly what I wanted to do. And that changed 3-4 times.  But they were all in the same area of taking everything I am good at and turning it into something that can be sold” - Jeff Swan

“It was only 3 years ago I heard the terms visionary and integrator. And when I heard it a lightbulb went off where I said, holy shit I’m a visionary, I gotta stop trying to do all this other stuff” - Trevor Turnbull

“I know that when I apply myself I can do anything. When I want to prospect I can book meetings.  When I want to sell I can close deals.  But, I recognized that I want to give it my all on a handful of tasks as opposed to doing a lot not that well” - Jeff Swan

“I had almost $1M in my pipeline in Feb 2020. I looked at it and thought this is going to be my best month ever, my best year ever. And then boom...COVID hit.  All of my pipeline disappeared” - Jeff Swan

“There’s a lot of resources, programs, courses, live events and Tony Robbins that will teach you how to goalset and manifest your future, and then shit happens.  And how you react is ultimately the indicator of how your life ends up going” - Trevor Turnbull

“I just talked to a guy the other day who said - that was my million dollar mistake - and I said - oh you only have one of those?  That’s a right of passage if you are an entrepreneur!” - Trevor Turnbull

“We are entrepreneurs. When shit hits the fan, you don’t go look for a job.  You figure out innovative ways to solve problems” - Trevor Turnbull

“When I look back at my entire history, my entrepreneurship, my ability to just pick up and go, it really comes from the fact that I didn’t have any safety net whatsoever. 

Episode Resources

3 Lessons From The BC Wildfires (LinkedIn Post)
Danielle Grant (Spiritual Room)
Seaspiracy (Netflix)

Guest Contact Info

Outbound SOS
Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn

In this episode I was joined by Dai Manuel and Nik Wood.  The two of them have created an incredible space for men wanting to be GREAT men. For themselves, their families, their friends and for the world. I personally discovered this space at a time when I was searching for a community where I could show up, be seen, be heard and be accountable to becoming the greatest version of myself.

We spoke about the story behind how The MENtorship World community came to be and WHY they created it.  The weekly calls that Dai & Nik created came into my life at a time when I wasn’t even sure what I was looking for, and it was exactly what I needed.  I encourage any of the men watching/listening to this episode to join us on a future call as it will provide you with the support and accountability to be the greatest version of yourself.

Episode Topic

7:30 | Dai talks about WHY he was inspired to create a safe space for men to be vulnerable
10:50 | Nik talks about WHY he was inspired to create a safe space for men to be seen & heard
19:30 | Dai addresses the topic of “vulnerability” and why it’s a strength, not a weakness
23:09 | Nik speaks to why it’s so important to share without judgement or coaching
29:27 | Why men are driven by “competition” and how it holds them back from growth
31:05 | Why men should celebrate “being human” and aspire to be “superhuman”
39:32 | How surrounding yourself with other great men motivates you to “do the work”
48:48 | Why I decided to join the weekly calls and why I keep showing up every week
50:30 | How to connect with Dai & Nik and how to join a MENtorship call

Episode Quotes

“There were parts of my life where I was really ego driven, very focused on my career.  And as such, those things that I always said were important to me (family, relationships, etc) weren’t a priority any longer.  I wasn’t living in integrity” - Dai Manuel

“As I was maturing and doing my own inner work (coaches, psychologist, counsellors) I realized I didn’t have a lot of close male friends.  Friends that I could be open with, honest with, completely transparent with …. and not fear that I’m going to be judged” - Dai Manuel

“I sometimes joke that I’m a trojan horse, I’m this giant dude so no one ever questions my manliness. But I’m really emotional.  So, it creates a space that other men can share whatever is alive and real for them” - Nik Wood

Episode Resources

TheMENtorship.World
Getting Vulnerable About Vulnerability (Dai’s Tedx talk)
[BOOK] Gay Hendricks - The Big Leap
The Journey To Becoming Superhuman (Dai’s talk)
The Life Athletics Podcast (Nik interviews Dai)

Guest Contact Info

Dai’s Personal Website
Connect With Dai On LinkedIn
Connect With Dai On Facebook
Follow Dai on Instagram
Nik’s Personal Website
Connect With Nik On Facebook
Follow Nik On Instagram

In this episode I’m joined by Nick Cavuoto.  Nick partners with high-impact entrepreneurs to make their business smarter, stronger and more successful in order to unlock their maximum impact in the world.

We had a great conversation about the importance of defining your values, mission, vision and purpose in life.

Episode Topic

3:58 | Trevor shares some of the inspirational quotes that Nick has shared recently
5:46 | The life journey that led Nick to find his purpose and destiny as a wounded healer
11:32 | Nick talks about his intent behind filling & hosting a live event with 10 days notice
17:22 | How do givers win and the role that faith plays in trusting the process
22:09 | Nick speaks about what his “finish line” looks like and how he envisions getting there
28:57 | Why happiness is the source that people aim to achieve (not survival)
36:02 | The massive impact of creating content and documenting your journey 

Episode Quotes

“Thank you for not believing in me” - Nick Cavuoto 

“What would your life look like if you were in control of your reactions“ - Nick Cavuoto 

“If you try you risk failure...if you don’t you ensure it“ - Nick Cavuoto 

“Your disappointments are going to lead to your destiny“ - Nick Cavuoto 

“Be a good person….“ - Nick Cavuoto 

“If you keep playing small you are going to get steamrolled!!!“ - Nick Cavuoto 

“I have a responsibility to step up and to encourage other people to do the same” - Nick Cavuoto 

“God has created people so we can be a reflection and see things in others that we are incapable of seeing in ourselves.  And, I think that’s life’s greatest gift” - Nick Cavuoto

“I’ve watched speakers who have the most insane and greatest ability cower to fear because they don’t feel they are good enough to share their greatest message” - Nick Cavuoto 

“I’d rather be known as someone who has audacious faith as opposed to someone who has a heavy pocket.  To me that doesn’t matter, it’s just gas.  I don’t care about the gas. I care about where we are going and the journey we are on” - Nick Cavuoto 

“I’ve just never been afraid to talk about the things in my life that I’ve failed at - and that’s my superpower” - Nick Cavuoto

“I hear people say a lot - choose faith over fear - I say how about we choose fun over fear and we allow that to be a catalyst to our faith” - Nick Cavuoto 

“We try to solve spiritual problems in our physical reality. And, I don’t think that’s the best way to solve problems in life” - Nick Cavuoto 

Episode Resources

How Nick Lost $1M in 2 days in March 2020 (Facebook Post)
Your Miracle Is In The Middle - Trust The Process (Instagram Post)
Tony Grebmeier (Nick’s Mentor)
Robert Zubrin (Aerospace Engineer)

Guest Contact Info

Tenure Brands Website
Nick’s Personal Website
Connect with Nick on LinkedIn
Connect with Nick on Facebook
Follow Nick on Instagram

In this episode, I’m joined by Dwight Heck.  Dwight and I met a few months ago at the MENtorship Monday events.  He always stood out to me as someone that speaks his unfiltered truth.  We spoke about how the education system in North America is broken, specifically in it’s lack of focus on emotional intelligence, financial literacy and relationship building. 

We also spoke about how it’s easy for some people to look at someone else that is “successful” and say “man, you are lucky”.  He shared a story about a speaker that shifted his belief about what it means to intentionally create your own future, no matter what your current circumstances might be.

Episode Topic

5:27 | The childhood experiences that shaped Dwight’s view on the value of relationships
7:30 | Why learning “the rules of the money game” is a fundamental skill everyone needs
12:46 | Why the school system is broken and what needs to be addressed to fix it
22:07 | Dwight shares a story about “luck” and why “success” has nothing to do with luck
27:20 | How to create financial freedom by focusing on your mindset, heart and emotions

Episode Quotes

“It’s better to be thought of as an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt” - Dwight Heck

“Part of the motivation to move our family down to Costa Rica is because of the school system.  We want an environment where our kids are learning about emotional intelligence and going surfing in board shorts for physical activity” - Trevor Turnbull  

“I want our kids to learn about personal development, I want them to learn about how to communicate with people, I want them to learn about how to internalize the strife in their brain that’s causing them so much grief” - Dwight Heck

“There is no magic formula for success when it comes to starting your own business and becoming financially free.  It’s a bunch of small decisions that get made over time” - Trevor Turnbull

Episode Resources

[VIDEO] Call To Courage (Brene Brown)
[BOOK] Daring Greatly (Brene Brown)
Dexter Yager (Amway Leader)
Tony Whatley (365 Driven)
The MENtorship World

Guest Contact Info

Dwight’s Website (Give A Heck)
Connect with Dwight on LinkedIn
Connect with Dwight on Facebook

In this episode I’m joined by Zoe Share.  Zoe is the Founder of Schmooz Media and the CEO/Owner of Daddy’s Digest, a parenting publication focused on Dads that is changing the narrative around active conscious parenting (where men are not only involved on the periphery but involved in the day to day).

We spoke about why she decided to acquire the Daddy’s Digest publication and her vision for creating a space for Dad’s (and men in general) to be able to search for answers that difficult to find in the online space.  Some of the topics discussed include how to become a better Dad, mental health challenges, personal relationship dynamics and how to balance work & parenting.

Episode Topic

5:44 | Why did Zoe decide to acquire a Daddy blog?
11:05 | Why it’s important for guys to have a place to share and be heard
15:52 | The responsibility that Zoe feels in creating a space for Dad’s to share their stories
17:23 | Why she decided to go back to working full time 2 months after having a baby
21:55 | Zoe’s driving force behind answering the question “now what?” in her publication
28:31 | Who is writing the content that is contributing to the library of info for Dad’s?
30:39 | How does Daddy’s Digest decide what content can be published on their site?
34:55 | The secret to balancing work and parenting - so your kids don’t hate you! :)

Episode Quotes

“Men are looking for answers to questions that are deep and sensitive and challenging, and it takes them to a pink blog speaking to women that continues the narrative about a man needing to play a particular role in society” - Zoe Share

“I like to hop on podcasts and have good conversations, and when I do that it doesn’t make me a bad Dad...I’m actually creating something to hopefully inspire my kids in the future” - Trevor Turnbull

“It’s a huge responsibility because it’s not my story, but if I can make space for other people to share their stories, I am honored to have the opportunity to do that” - Zoe Share

“When someone goes to Google and types in - how do I support my friend who’s son is now a women - I want them to find Daddy’s Digest” - Zoe Share

“Showing up for yourself first and then showing up for your kids, that is part of the journey that I want to be able to open up for others” - Zoe Share

“Reading for me was my escape, it still is.  And, now I get to create that for other people. I just love it!” - Zoe Share

Episode Resources

Daddy Digest - Acquiring a Dad Publication … When You Are A Mom

Guest Contact Info

Schmooz Media
Daddy’s Digest
Connect with Zoe on LinkedIn