The Keeping It Positive Podcast

It was such a special opportunity to record Episode 48 with the incredible Véro! This conversation was filled with so many meaningful topics. We talked about growing up in Sudbury, how she got her start with Tutor Doctor, helping grow the family business, entrepreneurship, community involvement, finding a healthy work-life balance, building strong relationships, working with others, and different leadership styles. One of the thin...

 I can’t thank Justin enough for taking the time to join me and share a little bit of his story. From starting in the restaurant industry as a cook to becoming a co-owner of one of the most successful restaurants in Sudbury/Northern Ontario, The kouzzina, and now preparing to open The mazi Sudbury in the coming weeks, his journey is truly inspiring.

In this episode, we talk about a little bit of everything, leadership, b...

I know it’s been a few weeks since the last episode, and I sincerely apologize for the wait. But I can honestly say this episode was worth every minute. Some conversations stay with you long after they end, and this was one of them. For nearly an hour and forty minutes, I had goosebumps. Brandon Edwards is someone who truly understands what leadership, purpose, and impact are all about. His perspective on life, coaching, rel...

This Episode was so much fun to record. I can’t thank Elissa enough for taking the time to do this. Having a friend like her is truly special, and seeing everything she accomplishes on a day to day basis is incredibly inspiring. In this episode, we talk about her journey so far as a firefighter, her university hockey career, her passion for running, and how that passion recently led her to running the Boston Marathon just a ...

This episode will be dropping this week, and it was truly such an honour and privilege to spend some time with the one and only Ryan Hutton. We are incredibly lucky to have someone like Ryan serving our community as a police officer. His passion for helping others, his leadership, and the way he carries himself make such a positive impact on so many people around him. In this episode, we dive into his policing career, his advocacy...

Allison did absolutely amazing in this episode. Anyone who knows her knows she truly has a heart of gold. We had such a great conversation about her journey in music, chasing her dreams, going after what you want, connecting with people, and the power of having the right attitude. Her passion and authenticity shine through in everything she does. When you’re around her, you simply cannot help but laugh, smile, and feel good. ...

This week’s guest, Guy Villeneuve, is another truly amazing human being. He is a wealth advisor and the owner of Villeneuve Financial Consulting. In this episode, we talk about a little bit of everything, growing up in Sudbury, his journey into the financial services world, his philosophy in business, and his experiences along the way. We also dive into some of the most rewarding parts of his career so far, the importance of...

This week’s guest is another truly amazing individual, Rick Mackenzie, Managing Partner in Group Benefits at Gold Leaf Financial Group. Rick and I have been good friends for a long time, and he is someone I look up to tremendously. He is one of the hardest-working people I know, someone who gives so much of his time and energy to our community, and above all, he is simply a remarkable human being with a heart for helping othe...

To know this guy is to absolutely love him. Wherever he goes, his attitude, personality, and demeanor are contagious in the best way possible. He is the definition of an uplifting person. Will is, hands down, one of the best people you’ll ever meet. His smile, kindness, and generosity truly make the world a better place. People gravitate toward him because of the genuine way he carries himself. He has so much love to give, a...

 I truly can’t thank Sara enough for such an incredible experience. Being around her is extremely special. Her personality and character are so uplifting, and she brings such great energy wherever she goes. She has already accomplished so much in her life, which is both inspiring and incredibly impressive. In this episode, we talk about a little bit of everything. We start by discussing her experience growing up as a syn...

I can’t thank Bryan enough for taking the time, this was such an unbelievable conversation. His mindset, perspective, and attitude are absolutely incredible. Bryan is truly a shining light in this world and in our community. Everywhere he goes, he shows love for Sudbury and makes people feel appreciated. The way he carries himself, with humility, gratitude, and generosity, it is something special. When you turn on the radio ...

Back at it this week with another great episode! Whoever knows Sarah loves Sarah. She’s a ball of amazing energy and a true example of positivity, she always sees the good in people and in every situation. In this episode, we talk about a little bit of everything: her career path, world traveling, motherhood, and the wisdom she’s learned along the way. She’s probably one of the funniest people I’ve ever met...

This week’s guest is usually the one doing the interviewing, but this time, the roles are reversed. He is the perfect example of putting yourself out there, connecting with anyone, and giving the greatest gift of all: your time. He treats everyone with genuine respect and spreads kindness wherever he goes. You can find him anywhere with a smile on his face, sharing joy simply by being who he is, and through his incredible tal...

JP absolutely crushed it. The perfect guest to start the new year! When you think of genuinely good hearted people who are truly making a positive impact in everything they do, JP is one of the first persons that comes to mind. I’m beyond grateful to call him a friend and a role model. His mindset is all about giving your best, believing in yourself, and knowing that anyone can make a difference. He shared so many powerful nu...

This episode was absolutely amazing and so much fun to create. It was incredible to catch up with such an amazing human being. Kevin is a phenomenal producer, director, and actor, but even more impressive is the person he is. We first met when I was chosen to be featured on an AMI production, Mind Your Business, a series that highlights disabled entrepreneurs and how we overcome challenges. From that experience, I gra...

This week, we have another great guest on the podcast, they just keep coming. It was an absolute honour and privilege to have the opportunity to chat with the amazing Dania Johanson. We talked about a bit of everything: her university experience, her incredible career thus far, teaching the Championship Selling course at Laurentian University, and her perspective on what it takes to be successful in the sales industry or in any ind...

Time flies when you’re having fun. We have an amazing guest joining us, the one and only Cole Dinsmore. I was so blessed to have had the opportunity to go to university with this incredible human being. I’m so excited to catch up with him and reminisce about our university days. I’m also looking forward to hearing about all of his success and talking about his journey throughout his career. Cole is now the Countr...