Gabe sits down with Coco Sauvé to discuss her ambitions, challenges & triumphs as a woman who works in Professional Sports. ⁣

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Coco is the Manager of Sales & Service of the Vancouver Bandits. The Bandits are one of 10 teams that compete in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). The league began with six inaugural teams in four provinces and has since expanded to 10 teams in six provinces, making it the largest pro sports league in Canada with further expansion planned. ⁣

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Jump to a Topic (Timestamps): ⁣⁣

0:00- Opening Monologue⁣

1:37- Conversation Begins⁣

7:38- Women in Sports⁣

20:45- Applicable Advocacy ⁣

24:36- Navigating Coaching Girls Basketball⁣

33:36- Vancouver Bandits Season Opener⁣

38:20- Kevin Durant's Impact on Coco⁣

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Single-Game Tickets for the Vancouver Bandits: https://bit.ly/VancouverBandits.⁣

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Guest: Clayton Imoo is an award-winning Vancouver Canuck YouTuber and Season Ticket Holder for over a decade. Professionally, he is the Associate Director of the Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver. He is a man who prides himself on his fandom, his family and his faith. ⁣

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This episode discusses the intersection of Mental Health and Sports Fandom. Being a fan of a pro sports team brings a lot of externalities. Arguably there are few bigger benefits of being a fan than the people you meet who are just as passionate as you about being a fan - Clayton is certainly one of those people. ⁣

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Connect with Clay on his Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claytonimoo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CanuckClay YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@CanuckClay⁣

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Jump to a Topic: ⁣

⁣0:00- Opening Monologue ⁣

6:18- Keeping Fandom in Perspective 17:49- Life Transitions as Men ⁣

26:10- The Science of Happiness ⁣

32:24- Conversational Conclusions ⁣

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Orrett Morgan is a Program Head of the Technology Support Professional Support Program at British Columbia's Institute of Technology (BCIT). Orrett and I know each other offline as his teenage sons participate in the community basketball league that I have the responsibility of overseeing in Richmond, British Columbia. ⁣

Something that both Orrett and I feel very passionately about is creating brave and safe spaces - both emotionally and physically. In this episode, Orrett breaks down the four pillars that he outlines to each of his cohorts in order to engender a brave safe for his students to thrive. I typically derive a copious amount of value from Orrett and I’s offline conversations, and I certainly hope that those who listen to this can leave with a tangible technique, or two, in making the community around them a braver, and safer, space. Please enjoy this episode!⁣⁣

Jump to a Topic (Timestamps): ⁣⁣

0:00-Opening Monologue⁣

1:00 - Conversation Begins/Orrett’s BCIT Work⁣

6:35 - Engendering a Brave & Safe Space⁣

10:48 - The Brave Space Rules ⁣

17:55 - Modelling Benevolent Behaviour⁣

23:40 - Policing the Brave/Safe Space⁣

29:10 - The Art of Feedback⁣

33:10 - Conversational Conclusions⁣

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Victor Raso, General Manager & Head Coach of the Niagara River Lions, is built for this life. From growing up under Joe Raso, one of the most revered Canadian Coaches of his generation, to playing under Dave Smart, the mastermind of the dynastic Carleton Ravens Men's Basketball Program. Victor brings the intersection of that breadth of basketball expertise surrounding leadership & teams to each aspect of his professional life (he is also a Project Specialist at Meridian Credit Union). ⁣

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This is one of the most insightful & wide-ranging conversations I've had surrounding basketball with just about anyone in a very long time. Please enjoy!⁣

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Follow Victor on Social: @CoachVic_NRL ⁣

Support the Niagara River Lions: Riverlions.com. ⁣

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Jump to a Topic (Timestamps): ⁣⁣

0:00- Opening Monologue ⁣

1:00- Conversation Begins/The Inner Game of Shooting⁣

9:40- Victor's Day-to-Day Professional Responsibilities⁣

17:20- The Culture at Carleton Men's Basketball⁣

24:30- Finding Peace Within Imperfection⁣

28:44- Creating a Unique Culture With the Niagara River Lions⁣

34:50- "If I Talk to People Like This, They're Going to Hate Me."⁣

41:30- A Life-Changing Conversation with Dave Smart⁣

46:55- "Good Shift." -Phil Scrubb⁣

48:55- Conclusions on Coaching & Leadership⁣

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Kobe Bryant experts, Gabe Lee & Andrew Ntzouras, are joined by Mike Sielski of the Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss his book: 'The Rise: Kobe Bryant & the Pursuit of Immortality.'  ⁣

Timestamps: ⁣ ⁣

0:00-Grand Opening ⁣

2:53- ‘The Rise’ ⁣

8:03- Unpacking Kobe’s Ambition ⁣

13:49- The Social Cost of the #MambaMentality ⁣

19:53- Done Rather Than Good ⁣

24:59- Kobe’s Effect on Generation X

Please enjoy this episode with Kyle Moore (@Moorzyyy), the host of the ‘Life’s a Wreck’ (@LifesAWreckPodcast) Podcast, one of the most relatable Mental Health Podcasts in Canada. Kyle and Gabe peel back the proverbial curtain on what it’s like to be contemporary male Mental Health Advocates, who also aim to maintain a standard of excellence despite their respective challenges navigating Mental illness.⁣

⁣Kyle’s Podcast recently reached 10,000 listens on Apple Podcasts in May of 2021. And as a part of Mental Health Week 2021, Kyle was featured as a keynote speaker by the Canadian Mental Health Association. He is a graduate of Ryerson University’s Sports Media program, where in his fourth year of studies, he landed his dream internship with ‘Uninterrupted’. ⁣

⁣This episode is sponsored by tethr, the world's first peer-to-peer support community connecting men for open and honest conversations about life. Tethr is available to download for free on the IOS and Android app stores. ⁣

⁣Timecodes (Click on a time to view the topic): ⁣⁣

0:00-Grand Opening⁣

5:05-Life’s a Wreck⁣

14:04-High-Functioning Anxiety ⁣

19:20-Reflecting on Ryerson ⁣

26:10-Be Open to Listening ⁣

29:09-tethr ⁣

29:48-Conversation Resumes⁣

36:19-Hot Tub Time Machine⁣

43:30-Rapid Fire⁣

48:00-Hope vs. Reality⁣

52:32-Grand Closing

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In a point of history where everyone who has access to a smartphone can technically consider themselves a photographer, Eric Inasi and Tagwa Moyo are two Canadian creatives who continue to redefine the standard within digital photography. Two of their biggest contributions to the Culture (to date!) are Shutter Hoops Media Group, documenting High School Basketball within British Columbia, and Darby Magazine, documenting soccer within North America.   

Eric and Tagwa join Gabe to discuss their respective relationships with their camera, navigating feedback to continually get better at their craft, what it means to “create art, not content,” and everything in between.   

This episode is sponsored by tethr, the world's first peer-to-peer support community connecting men for open and honest conversations about life. Tethr is available to download for free on the IOS and Android app stores.  Please enjoy!  

Guest bios: 

Eric Inasi was born and raised in the city of Vancouver, BC. His photography is shaped by the beautiful scenery and sports he has immersed himself with throughout the years. Capturing unique moments while creating memorable experiences is what Eric hopes to accomplish through his imagery. Eric can be found on Instagram @EricInasi, and his website: https://ericinasi.ca​.   

Tagwa Moyo is a visual storyteller based out of Vancouver and Toronto. After being gifted his first camera in high school he slowly became more and more drawn to learning how to tell stories visually through his camera. Photography is a vehicle for Tagwa to combine his love for storytelling and sports. Tagwa aims to make sense of the chaos, to seek out that moment of peace on the field or that small burst of excitement that can resonate with anyone. You can find him on Instagram @Shuttersworth, and his website: https://www.shuttersworth.com/​.

Timecodes: ⁣ 

0:00​​-Grand Opening 

06:08​-The Consequences of Caring 

14:13​--Advice to Up-and-Coming Photographers 

20:33​-The Art of Photography 

33:52​-Sponsored by Tethr 

34:29​-#TeenTipTuesday​ 

39:28​-Conversations with Immigrant Parents as Creators 

43:55​-Back to the Roots 

47:30​-Finding Inspiration  

54:29​-Grand Closing

To celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the #WeGotUs

⁣Guest bio: Wendy Lim recently retired from her role as Assistant Superintendent of the Richmond School District. Throughout her 37 years of service to the school board, Wendy was a classroom teacher, a district administrator and a vice principal. Her legacy lies in her development of student leaders through mentorship, community engagement, and environmental stewardship.⁣ ⁣ ⁣

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Instagram: @GaberInc & @Wendy.Lim88⁣ 

YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGaberInc

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On Episode 24 (#MambaForever) of the #WeGotUs Podcast, Gabe welcomes his life coach, Jennifer Dowdeswell to the show. The pair unpack their last four years of working together, as well as reflect upon some of the seminal moments that have led to the summation of one of the most compelling humans Gabe has ever met.   

Jennifer Dowdeswell (@JenniferBlyTheD) is a Certified Professional Life Coach currently based at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her coaching approach is rooted in behavior change. She works with clients to help change their relationship with their thoughts through shifting their perspectives of themselves and the environment around them, to help them reach their goals.   

When Jennifer was 11-years-old, she was ranked second in Canada for Table Tennis. Later on in her athletic career, she co-captained UBC's Varsity Field Hockey team for three years (with two national championships). She also represented Canada on both the Junior and Senior National Women’s Field Hockey Team from 1994 – 2000.  

You can learn more about working with Jennifer here: https://www.jendowdeswell.com/.  This episode is sponsored by tethr, the world's first peer-to-peer support community connecting men for open and honest conversations about life. Tethr is available to download for free on the IOS and Android app stores.   

Please enjoy this episode!   

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Instagram: @GaberInc.  ⁣

Facebook: Gaber Inc.  ⁣

YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGaberInc

Timecodes:  ⁣

0:00-Grand Opening ⁣

2:30-Approaching Competition with Joy 7:17-Recognizing New Baselines ⁣

12:00-On the Beginning  ⁣

15:00-Experience with Team Canada ⁣

17:01-Sponsored by tethr ⁣

17:40-Experience with Team Canada contd.  18:40-Coaching for the First Time ⁣

24:10-Developing a Coaching Style  28:10-Episode 24 ⁣

31:15-Jennifer asks a Question ⁣

34:10-#TeenTipTuesday ⁣

37:10-Grand Closing

Bradley Braich was one of the top basketball players in British Columbia of his senior year of high school at Yale Secondary School (2017-18). During that season, Bradley broke his school's single-game scoring record with 66 points - a record previously held by his brother, Riley. Bradley navigated mental illness - obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and depression - all throughout high school, and since graduating has made it his mission to leave a legacy that is "bigger than basketball." ⁣

I am grateful for Bradley's articulacy, courage and openness in one of the most mutually-vulnerable  conversations I have ever been a part of. This is Bradley Braich's story, and he's just getting started. ⁣

Please enjoy this episode! 🤞🧘‍♂️⁣

Helpful Mental Health Resources⁣

📞: 604-204-1111 (Vancouver Coastal Health Line) ⁣

📞: 18334564566 (Canada-wide)⁣

📞: 1-800-273-8255 (United States) ⁣

⁣Connect⁣

Instagram: @GaberInc & @BradleyBraich⁣

YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGaberInc⁣

Website: GaberInc.com. ⁣

⁣Timecodes: ⁣

0:00-Grand Opening⁣

3:55-66-Point Game⁣

7:44-Coping with OCD⁣

11:55-Love & Basketball⁣

19:07-Call to Action ⁣

24:19-Sponsored by: tethr ⁣

26:28-Diversify Your Identity ⁣

30:00-Self-Care⁣

34:02- #TeenTipTuesday⁣

37:27-Grand Closing

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