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"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more ... you are a leader." ~ John Quincy Adams. We love sending our listeners on a journey of discovery as they learn about the inspiring lives of industry thought leaders, business owners, & entrepreneurs from all walks of life, who share one thing in common – SUCCESS! And it all starts with one—one idea; one conversation; one dream. Brought to you by Aria Benefits and Life & Legacy Advisory Group
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We really enjoyed talking with Roy Wainer, Founder & CEO at Townish, a platform for planning and organizing team meetings and events in unique and curated spaces. Roy discusses the origins of Townish and the growing trend of remote work. He explains how Townish aims to provide a one-stop shop for organizing off-site and team events, focusing on fun…
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In this episode, we interview visionary executive Rob Barlow, CEO at 6Harmonics, a manufacturer of edge computer and mobile routing platforms for the mining industry. Rob specializes in transforming businesses and bridging the digital divide, enabling digital transformation. He shares his career journey and the challenges of raising funds in the cu…
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A steadfast volunteer and dedicated advocate for public safety and community well-being, Ron Chhinzer, VP of External Affairs at Paybilt, shares his journey from policing to politics and the pivotal moments that shaped his mindset and approach to life. Ron discusses the development of a winning mindset, self-awareness and the importance of facing c…
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In this episode, Robin and Al interview Jordan Boesch, the CEO of 7Shifts, a scheduling and team management company for the restaurant industry. Jordan shares the genesis of 7Shifts and how his experience working for his dad's Quiznos restaurants inspired him to create a solution for managing staff schedules. He discusses the challenges and benefit…
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Join us for a conversation that explores the rewards and challenges of being an entrepreneur in the Caribbean and the importance of finding success and satisfaction in meaningful work. In this episode, we converse with young entrepreneur Jennifer Harding-Marlin, a Citizenship- & Residency-by-Investment Lawyer based in St. Kitts and Nevis. Jennifer …
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Returning to the show as a dynamic duo are People & Culture Leaders Amanda Small and Joshua Siegal. Our conversation explores the importance of kindness in leadership while navigating difficult situations and delves into the challenges faced by people & culture leaders and the strategic role they play in shaping company culture. Amanda & Joshua als…
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Cory Chadwick is the Founder and CEO of The Mental Gym, a digital platform offering trainer-led group classes that help organizations and their people become their best selves. The conversation begins as Cory shares his journey and the importance of proactive mental health. His passion for mental fitness and training stems from his own experiences …
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Today we're joined by Rob McConnell, President and CEO of Gibson's Cleaners and his daughter Linley McConnell, Director of Client Experience at Gibson's Cleaners. Gibson's Cleaners boasts a rich heritage, originating as a textile dye house back in 1929 before transitioning into a dynamic enterprise offering dry cleaning services and uniform rentals…
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In this episode, hosts Robin Bailey and Al McDonald interview lawyer Michael Smitiuch, founder of Smitiuch Injury Law who shares his journey into personal injury and wrongful death law. Driven by his passion for helping the little guy in the fight against injustice, Michael discusses the emotional impact of dealing with traumatic cases and the copi…
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In this episode, we welcome guest Lak Gill, the CEO of Pillway, a tech-first digital pharmacy. Lak shares his journey as an entrepreneur and the evolution of Pillway from a software solution to a full-fledged digital pharmacy. He discusses the importance of partnerships, including their successful collaboration with Sun Life and emphasizes the valu…
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Entrepreneur and owner of People To Go, Chris Collins, shares his journey from studying history to starting a career in IT and eventually becoming part of the ownership team at PeopleToGo. He discusses the company's background and its focus on providing skilled IT resources and technology staffing services and solutions for companies of all sizes a…
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Today's compelling conversation is with Nora Jenkins Townson, the founder of Bright + Early, a collective of forward-thinking HR consultants crafting A+ workplaces & employee experiences. The discussion delves into the pivotal role of HR in start-ups and the optimal timing for integrating HR practices. Nora shares her personal journey into HR, emph…
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Joining us in this episode, exploring the nexus of health, leadership, and career excellence, is Mike Kessel, the President & CEO of Cleveland Clinic Canada, a pivotal figure within one of the world's largest and most respected healthcare organizations. Mike has been at the forefront of the Cleveland Clinic Canada team for nearly 15 years, working …
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Joining us today is Sefunmi Osinaike. He is the Co-Founder of Co.Lab, an online school that empowers and prepares career switchers for success within the tech industry. Co.Lab facilitates collaborative, hands-on product development experience for product managers, designers and software engineers to gain real-world experience. Sefunmi has also been…
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Joining us today is Talent Leader & Mentor, Cindy Diogo-Kociuba, aka 'maker of the best lasagna' (just listen!) She is also the founder of ConSoul, a digital healthcare platform whose mission is to help those caring for people with chronic, terminal or elderly illnesses to plan for what's next, connect with family and friends, and narrate their jou…
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Whether you're a music aficionado or just someone who enjoys a great story, you're in for a treat. Today we welcome Alan Cross to the podcast—a Canadian broadcasting legend, music historian, author and true connoisseur of all things audio. Based in Toronto, Ontario, he is best known nationally and internationally as host of the syndicated radio ser…
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Welcome to another episode of Success Leaves Clues, where we dive into the dynamic intersection of technology, innovation, and industry leaders. In this episode, we are thrilled to have Leon Punambolam with us, the visionary founder and CEO of Samos Insurance. With over two decades of experience in the insurance realm across North America, Leon has…
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Today, we welcome Success Architect Michael Stark, Co-Founder of Ungrind, a business consulting service that gives business owners the freedom to live their ideal lives. With over a decade of experience advising business owners on growth and strategy, Michael is a trusted expert in the field. Through his extensive management and strategy consulting…
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In this episode, we welcome Shawn Hewat CEO & Co-founder of Wavy, a platform that empowers remote and hybrid teams to improve employee connection and foster a shared sense of community through easy breezy team-building events. She loves working with people leaders to develop always-on culture programming, through a combination of social, wellness, …
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Joining us is Alix Stark, Partner and Head of Business Development at Modern Concierge, a Toronto-based boutique luxury concierge service that provides their clientele with access to a dedicated team of professionals who work to make their lives easier while adding a touch of luxury in the process. They arrange unique date ideas, book reservations …
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Passionate about harnessing technology to solve business challenges, guest Erik Simins has been an entrepreneur since his early 20s, founding his first 8-figure company, MAGNUS Healthcare Recruitment Solutions in 2011. Magnus is now one of the most widely recognized healthcare staffing firms in Canada and provides medical workforce solutions to mor…
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Always hoping to create awareness about global challenges, Ute Shaw shares her fascinating and inspiring story as an entrepreneur. With more than three decades dedicated to a career in TV production and celebrity management, Ute was looking to create some meaningful change in the world and in 2020 launched 24 GOOD DEEDS here in Canada based on 24 G…
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Guest Peter Barbour sold his first start-up in 2011 and co-founded his current company Cyno in 2017. Cyno's virtual platform provides access to a wide range of employee health and performance services, removing barriers to care and making it easy for employees to connect with providers they love, find the support they need and choose the times that…
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In this episode, we welcome Karen Craggs-Milne, award-winning certified coach, speaker & global advisor on DEI, gender equality, social impact, social purpose & ESG. She is also the Founder & CEO of Conscious Equality Inc., helping turn your organization's good intentions into successful strategies and initiatives. Karen's list of achievements is o…
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Returning to the podcast is award-winning sales leader and engaging storyteller Jason Putnam, Chief Revenue Officer at Plum, a talent assessment platform that strips away bias to reveal human potential. They have revolutionized how global enterprises hire, grow, and retain talent. Jason oversees Plum’s strategy, driving revenue generation initiativ…
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We welcome seasoned HR leader, Jesse Cheetham, Director of People & Culture at MSP Corp who believes in driving change and delivering impactful business solutions while rejecting stereotypical HR practices. Jesse is a cultural curator with nearly two decades of experience starting, scaling, and transforming organizations across Canada and the Unite…
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Joining us today is 'unstoppable' entrepreneur Mallory Greene. She is the Co-Founder and CEO at Eirene, a direct-to-consumer online platform providing Canadians with a simple, compassionate, and modern approach to funeral services. Having previously worked at Wealthsimple as part of their founding team, Mallory was involved in a wide array of respo…
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After a decade of passionate commitment, guest Erin Maynes, Founder & CEO at foodiepages is working to help us foster connections that truly matter and to realize that making genuine connections is pivotal for growth and satisfaction. Foodiepages is on a mission to redefine the way we connect with others through the meaningful art of gifting, in or…
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Joining us today is Jafar Owainati, an entrepreneur who is driven by a thirst for learning and growth. He is the Co-Founder & CEO of Barley, a compensation management software designed to help businesses structure, analyze, and manage compensation across teams. The platform allows managers to visualize pay structures, monitor pay equity analysis, a…
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Guest James Carrick, International Senior Manager at Engage Health Group, has worked for some of the biggest names in International Health Insurance, including Aetna and Aviva. Engage is an innovative, dynamic, ahead-of-the-curve firm expanding its global presence by providing innovative solutions across the evolving global employee benefits market…
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Faith Tull is a highly accredited, internationally experienced, and professionally accomplished senior global executive. Her education and accomplishments span human resources management, learning and development, systems design and implementation, as well as project management and she is described as an awe-inspiring leader who puts people at the …
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Returning to the podcast for our 150th episode, is Cerys Cook, Chief People Officer at Swift Medical, leading people strategy and operations, employer branding, communications, and team member experiences. Cerys has always held a profound passion for changing the face of HR from the "principal’s office" to being deeply embedded in core company stra…
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Special guest Saira Gangji is an independent licensed workplace investigator, a solopreneur, and the founder of hrology, who works with organizations that have had allegations or complaints of discrimination, harassment, violence, misconduct, or a toxic work environment. She has 20+ years of HR experience and 150+ workplace investigations and asses…
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For over a decade, Jolene MacDonald has known that people with disabilities needed a different work model to be able to give their full potential to their careers. Accessibrand™ is based on Jolene’s 20+ years of knowledge in the graphic design and marketing industry, as well as her 20 years as a successful entrepreneur and award-winning designer. H…
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Recognized as one of the top international experts in PDF accessibility technologies, Adam Spencer, President & CEO at Abledocs, is passionate about changing the digital landscape to make it more accessible and inclusive to everyone through investment and development of new and exciting approaches to document accessibility. Their propriety products…
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Dynamic leader, innovative problem solver, and charismatic public speaker Jeff McLeod has pursued some exciting entrepreneurial endeavours over the last few years but his proudest achievement is his business, JDavis Painting. Jeff launched this company with the goal of delivering incredible customer experiences while proving that hiring a trade sho…
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Passionate, results-oriented entrepreneur and executive Jared Kahn—Co-Founder and CEO at TechEasy—has a proven track record in developing and executing corporate strategy, change management, operational excellence and stimulating efficiency, and growth. Jared is a problem-solver by nature with multi-dimensional expertise across organizational strat…
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You will meet a lot of people throughout your career. Some will have a massive impact on you, while others may not at all. Today we sit down with Kyle Dennis—Aka 'KD'—who Robin met over 15 years ago. Kyle even helped launch the podcast as one of our first guests. Listen in to hear why both their business relationship as well as their friendship, ha…
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Ryan Austin is a serial entrepreneur who has spent over 10 years driving improvements in learning and development. In his current role as Founder & CEO at Cognota, Ryan is focused on developing innovative products to help learning teams increase productivity and automate operational processes to create impactful training at scale. Prior to Cognota,…
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Bill Klehm, Chairman & CEO at eBliss, is an e-mobility, transportation, and business expert as well as a futurist and technology development leader with a focus on sustainably evolving industries through innovation. With over two decades of business leadership experience, Bill has helped launch, grow, and successfully scale a host of companies acro…
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Leading with empathy and compassion has defined Kristiana Hurley as a Human Resources professional for over a decade. Her journey spans working in customer service, building educational programs, and helping organizations foster safety, inclusiveness and well-being so all employees have the potential for real growth. Kristiana’s approach to working…
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"Defeat is NEVER an option"... Returning to the podcast today fresh off his recent win at the Fight to End Cancer Charity Gala boxing match, our friend Joshua "THE FIRST AVENGER" Siegal is here! Josh joins hosts Robin & Al to discuss his recent foray into the main ring at the Fight to End Cancer boxing match where he and his wife Julia raised $25,0…
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Raquel Binder is a Toronto-based Learning & Development leader with over 10 years of experience in creating innovative learning opportunities. Coming from a background in education, leadership, and program development, Raquel uses a creative approach on her mission to help develop, support, and retain great talent. Her passion is to support people …
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We welcome our very first father/daughter team to the podcast: Ed Gibbs, President and CEO and Caley Gibbs, Vice President at Gib-San Pool & Landscape Creations, a 3rd generation industry-leading pool company that has perfected the art of building swimming pools and spas. Ed, son of Gib-San founder Ed Gibbs Sr., started working for the company in t…
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An enthusiastic problem solver who sees a challenge as an invitation to get creative, Amanda Small is a professionally trained artist and experienced People & Culture Leader, with a passion for collaborating with entrepreneurs, startups & creatives to find new ways to deeply engage with their communities and talent. Partnering with the leadership t…
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We welcome guest Mike Tan, Vice President of Business Development at Lift Session, responsible for growth and helping partners execute their virtual wellness strategy. Previously, Mike spent a decade operating and scaling high-end brick-and-mortar fitness brands, most notably Orangetheory Fitness where he was responsible for network-wide revenue in…
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Our guest today is Josh Singer, a 3x Founder with a history of building industry-leading organizations over the past 23 years. Focused on building world-class teams and developing people to reach their full potential, Josh is currently CEO at Optimy, a leading AI-powered sales conversion platform for the automotive, retail and other industries. The…
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We welcome Lee-Anne Reuber, sought-after speaker, workplace wellness expert as well as Founder and CEO of Sekond Skin Society, a health and fitness app designed to be accessible for everyone and inclusive of all. Starting her business in 2018 as a brick-and-mortar studio, to now developing and expanding as a tech startup, Lee-Anne has been on a rol…
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We welcome back Leah Carr, strategy & operations leader and CEO at tilr™, a platform that allows organizations to reliably hire, develop & invest in highly skilled talent. Leah shares her knowledge of how skills for roles are changing, how we get people to stay longer in these roles and why younger generations get labelled job hoppers. She also rev…
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Embracing the belief that technology exists to make us more human, entrepreneur & advisor Ravin Shah founded Hellohire, a speed interviewing platform that helps recruiting teams screen and hire candidates quickly. Speed interviews are perfect for continuous hiring, high-volume recruiting, campus recruiting, and job fairs. Prior to Hellohire, Ravin …
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