The Watermelon Sandwich

Had the chance to sit down with Anada Fitsimmons on The Watermelon Sandwich Podcast. Anada took us down the world of soil health and how detrimental it is to take care of our earth and especially our soils. She spoke about he importance of modern farming and how we need to bring back some old practices that where soil was such an important factor in the health of the food that we consume everyday. Modern Farming has destroyed our soils, foods and products that we by from our grocery stores everyday. 

Ananda has been an advocate for our food in most of her life and now is the President of Regenerative Canada, Founder of a biotech company that created an eco friendly product to help in the growing process of our foods and is also an author of her first published book 'Hydrate the Earth'. 

It was a pleasure and very informative podcast about the soils role in our world today. 

Taylor Lyons is the founder of Giving Back Canada which started back in 2017. A former athlete and university grad was at a loss of where she wanted to do. Like many, she wanted something with a purpose and fulfilling. While maintaining her career, Taylor decided to begin 'Giving back Canada'. She embarked on a journey of finding families in need and help feed them. 

There mission is to bring unity within their community through providing free groceries to families in dire need. They currently provide to over 60 families and are looking to expand our efforts on a national (and one day international) scale. In the future, they hope to help families in all aspects of their life, beyond just groceries.

They have been hosting virtual campaigns for almost four years now, but only saw it take off during the pandemic. They have managed to raise a record number of donations through our urgent fundraisers, (i.e $16,500 in 15 days, $33,500 in 24 days) and are only continuing to grow. We rely solely on donations, and are currently waiting to gain charity status and receive more funding!

Everyone needs to check out Taylors, journey below. Taylor is such an inspiration for young women and anyone that wants to give back. Any help will go a long way. 

website: www.givingbackcanada.net

instagram: www.instagram.com/givingbackcanada

Facebook: Giving Back Canada

LinkedIn: Giving Back Canada

Nando Sirianni decided to turn his passion for fitness and fashion into an opportunity to influence and motivate people that want to change their lives through taking care of themselves inside and out. 

A Toronto fashion, fitness and lifestyle blogger, Nando decided when the world began to change, Nando made the decision to be proactive to inspire people to show people the impact fashion and fitness did in his own life. Within two year Nando has grow his social media with over 150000 followers on Instagram and 450000 followers on tik tok while still growing his network. 

An amazing conversation with Joe or as they call him Pep. He calls himself a realistic optimist. He has a passion for helping others through his own awakening in his own life. Joe has battled cancer, rebuilt his mind to become a solid foundation as the basis towards his success.

Joe remembers him battling all the negative energy he brought to himself and it was not until the age of 40 where he realized he needed a mind shift. He was coached by the likes of Bob Proctor and his team, and began to learn and listen to his voice inside his head.

Once he began to sponge in so much knowledge from books and practicing what he preaches, Joe wanted to pay this message forward. Starting from a group of a few, it grew to what many all know as the 5 a.m. Wake up call.

Yes, waking up at 5 a.m. each morning with a bunch of strangers who in the latter have become an amazing community. Reading, reflecting and growing together. Such a great movement that will inevitably bring an amazing energy.

Connect to Joe on the 5 a.m. Wake up Call or connect with him at www.joetrimboli.com.

This is a podcast you must listen to too.

Giovanni Bartolomeo has a unique story and is on this continuous journey towards living. It began his early years, going down a path of certainty towards the social norms of success. Achieving a high level status in education, attending one of North America's top business schools and living the life of what society encourages as a climbing road. As a young entrepreneur, he realized something was missing. There was a whole in his soul and then it all began. 

Going to the jungles of Brazil to drink a liquid to bring your spiritual connection to another level, or walking in the mountains with Wim Hof himself, Gio as some call him was destined for something more. He gave up his path towards financial success and allowed himself to surrender to what the universe had destined for him. 

Have a seat and listen to this inspirational journey of Gio and his discovery of breathwork and his realization that we all must surrender to life's purpose. 

Such a pleasure to sit down with my good friend Liana Cancian. Liana brings so much enlighten and an eye opening conversation about life as a mother, dealing with setbacks and at the same time keeping the mindset of pushing forward. 

We sit down one on one with Liana and learn about being a mother of a special needs child. Liana speaks about her own personal challenges and how it took some time to over come certain obstacles in her own life. She gives great input about marriage, relationships, family and pushing forward for yourself and family. She is at a point in her life where she wants to give more and help others in similar situations. She believes in the importance of being a mentor for future generations as a women, entrepreneur and continuing to be an advocate for parents with children with special needs. 

Sit down and enjoy this open conversation with Liana Cancian. 

Had the pleasure of sitting down with Rose Candido owner of Slice of Life Foods life the other day. We had such an amazing conversation about business, family and life.

A former director of sales for Bell Canada, decided to leave her career and try out the baking industry with her husband Mauro Candido who was a baker through the family business.

After years of success in the traditional baking business and suppling stores around the GTA her husband Mauro began to show some signs of being allergic to gluten. At this moment Mauro decided to take things into his hands and worked day in and day out in creating this bread like no other in the business. A gluten free bread with simple and minimal ingredients. And now today Slice of Life Foods is becoming one of Canada’s best keep secrets for healthy bread.

Sit down and take some time to listen to this inspiring story of Rose and her journey as a mother, entrepreneur and her recent challenge of  the loss of her husband. Today her kids and herself decided to keep her late husbands legacy alive in continuing the family business. Support this amazing business the next time you are in a store or order online.

If there is one thing that stuck out the most in this interview it is that life is short and we need to let go and move on. Thanks again Rose for

Such an amazing conversation.

It was a pleasure to sit down and chat with Meghan. It was such an insightful podcast on health, wellness and business. 

Meghan Telpner is a Toronto-based author, speaker, nutritionist, and founder of the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She's written two bestselling books: UnDiet: Eat Your Way to Vibrant Health and The UnDiet Cookbook. Meghan's success in cultivating a global community of UnDiet enthusiasts and Culinary Nutrition Experts has garnered her a feature in Forbes, and ranked her as one of the top 100 female entrepreneurs in Canada. For more visit MeghanTelpner.com.

We have been so excited to launch episode 10. We had the chance to sit down with breath expert and founder of Soma Breath Niraj Naik. Niraj Naik has was once a big time promoter for music festivals, corporate guru that became very ill, where he had to be at home for almost year as it was difficult to do much. It was not until the guidance of his swami mentor where he had to make a change. Even though doctors did not see the right cure, Niraj was able to shock doctors, through creating proper eating habits, exercise and breath work that he was able to turn his health into another direction. 

His work with breathing and music led him to meeting with the likes of Wim Hof and many more. Take a listen into this deep journey with Niraj and see how his life changed. 

We got a chance to sit down with long-time local DJ Dave Puzzo. Dave grew up with music since the day he was born. He was raised in a traditional Italian family with music being at the forefront of their daily lives. At a young age Dave knew, music had to be a part of his life. He learned that when you have a passion for something, you will never work a day in your life. Since then, Dave has been bringing joy to people's lives, whether it was a special occasion, a party or a club, Dave has been bringing joy to people's lives for a very long time.

Take the time out of your day to hear the story of DJ Dave's journey as a DJ and an in depth conversation about life, challenges and his passion for music.