The Sheldon Kennedy Show

The Sheldon Kennedy Show – Episode 10.

Recorded on July 13th, 2022.

Dina Bell-Laroche

Dina Bell-Laroche, BJ, MA, Integral Master Coach, joined Sport Law in 2009, merging her communications consulting firm with the organization to better support sport leaders. Dina has worked for a number of sport organizations since 1991 including the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, the Canadian Olympic Committee, the True Sport Foundation, a...

The Sheldon Kennedy Show – Episode 9.

Recorded on April 29th, 2022.

Tyler Smith

Tyler Smith currently resides in Calgary but spent most of his time growing up in Leduc, Alberta where he was fortunate to play hockey, lacrosse, and golf through the years thanks to his wonderful parents.

He is a survivor of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash and is now passionate about mental health advocacy and public speaking.

Society’s complexion and ...

The Sheldon Kennedy Show – Episode 8.

Recorded on April 25th, 2022.

Jennifer J. Williams-  BSc(H), MD, FRCPC

Jennifer is a compassionate and trauma-informed gastroenterologist and leader who is committed to creating healthy work environments which support individuals to thrive while improving the quality of healthcare, enhancing patient experience and outcomes and achieving system sustainability.  Understanding and leveraging the ...

The Sheldon Kennedy Show – Episode 7.

Recorded on January 26th, 2022.

Mark Jones

Mark’s passion for working with kids was fulfilled through his 36 years in the education world, as both a teacher and an administrator. He received his education from University of Calgary and completed his Masters at the University of Oregon.

Mark has always believed in putting children and youth first. This philosophy has brought many students back ...

The Sheldon Kennedy Show – Episode 6.

Recorded on January 24th, 2022.

Bryant McBride

Bryant McBride builds businesses at the intersection of sports, technology and media. Bryant’s entrepreneurial track record over 20 years is 5-1-1 netting investors 8X cumulatively on invested capital, with one more investment, Burst, where he is CEO, still in play.

Bryant served as Vice President, New Business Development at the NHL – the first ...

The Sheldon Kennedy Show – Episode 5.

Recorded on September 22nd, 2021.

Kyle Shewfelt

A lifelong devotee of gymnastics since learning how to do a cartwheel as a young boy, three-time Olympian Kyle Shewfelt made history by winning gold on the floor exercise at the 2004 Athens Games, the first and only medal for a Canadian in artistic gymnastics.

After retiring in 2009, Kyle has remained involved in the community as a mentor, broad...

The Sheldon Kennedy Show – Episode 4.

Recorded on June 21st, 2021.

Kaitlyn Weaver

Empathetic communication—through sport, dance, public speaking, or charity—is Kaitlyn’s passion and gift. As an athlete, she reached the highest honour of figure skating and competed for Canada at the Olympic Games, and thrice stood on the World podium with her long-time ice dance partner, Andrew Poje. Kaitlyn remains active in the professional skati...

The Sheldon Kennedy Show – Episode 3.

Recorded on May 26th, 2021.

Jeff Hamilton

Jeff Hamilton is an award-winning investigative journalist with the Winnipeg Free Press. He was most recently nominated for two national journalism awards, including the Michener Award and the CJF Jackman Award.

Hamilton also covers the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets and Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. He’s the president of the Football Reporters of...

The Sheldon Kennedy Show – Episode 2.

Recorded on April 29th, 2021.

Gretchen Kerr, Ph.D

Gretchen Kerr, Ph.D is a Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto and a co-Director of the Canadian Gender Equity in Sport Research Hub.

She has devoted her career to researching maltreatment and promoting safe, equitable sport opportunities for all. Gretchen’s recent work includes a prevalence...