Resilience Radio

Air traffic controller, speaker and philanthropist, Kendra Kincade, shares her story of living on the streets at age 13, ending up in foster care and finding herself a single mom with 4 children. She shares how volunteering helped her turn her life around, as well as how she founded her own nonprofits.

Phil Shaer, Chief Legal Officer of Canopy Growth Corporation (the first federally regulated, publicly traded cannabis producer in North America), shares the global trends in the cannabis industry and how he went from working for free to becoming a Chief Legal Officer. Phil and host, Kim Ades, discuss the contrast between his overwhelming success and his chronic feelings of dissatisfaction.

John Register joins the podcast to discuss how he found a "new normal" after going from being an elite athlete to having his left leg amputated. John shares his tips for dealing with a major crisis or setback, including how to find support and how to be supportive of others.

Michael Blackman, an Associate at RJC Engineers, joins the podcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities that came along with moving to a rural area and starting a new division of the company he works for. Michael shares the lessons that he learned from this experience, how to balance technical and sales roles and how to build a successful team that can adapt to different work environments.

Sharon Farsijani, CEO and Co-Founder of Desert35 Fragrances, shares her story of going from living a life of modernism and freedom in Brooklyn, New York to a life of restriction and religious extremism in Tehran, Iran as a teenager. Sharon also shares how that experience informed her decision to start her own fragrance company that allows people to design their own perfumes. 

Charlene Prounis, former pharma ad executive and advertising agency co-founder, shares her advice about business partnerships after creating and selling two agencies. She reveals the challenges and opportunities involved in bringing on business partners, and what to look for in a potential partner.

Darren Steeves, owner of Vendura Wellness, shares his unique perspective on resilience and what most people miss when it comes to developing emotional strength. He also reveals the foundational skills needed to overcome adversity.

Stanley Meytin joins the show to share how he made a radical shift in his business, allowing him to enjoy his work again and find purpose in the process. He also reveals why most brand communication is too generic and how to effectively use storytelling to increase sales and connect with decision makers.

What happens when you find yourself separated from the brand that you spent over a decade building? Jordan Harbinger returns to our show to share how he recently moved on from the Art of Charm, which generated millions in revenue and over four million monthly podcast downloads. He also shares how to quickly build or maintain your following after starting a new brand.

Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union, shares how to create an effective digital marketing strategy that converts prospects into loyal clients, and how to grow your business to $10 million in revenue and beyond. He also reveals the thinking patterns that enabled him to overcome grief, grow his business and lose 95 pounds.

A professional speaker for 23 years, Sunjay Nath shares tips for becoming a masterful speaker. He also reveals the two types of connections you need to make with audiences and the "10-80-10 Principle" that will help you improve your performance and productivity.

David Bryson shares why he decided to buy an existing company rather than start his own from scratch. He also shares the benefits of owning a business that isn't your passion and reveals his most successful methods for getting new customers.

Morry Zelcovitch joins the program to discuss how he healed from anxiety, depression and suicidal urges through audio brainwave entrainment, which uses sound to alter brain chemistry. He also shares how he was able to use this audio technology to create a business that helps others.

Jae M. Rang, Founder and Chief Inspiring Officer of JAE Associates Ltd., shares how to use promotional products strategically to boost sales and deepen relationships with customers, prospects and employees. We also discuss how to overcome the obstacles that keep you stuck and how to be more influential in your personal and professional lives.

Business strategist and CEO coach Jeff Moore joins the program to discuss the importance of forming alignment within your company. Jeff shares how to create a culture of high performance by hiring the right people and how to ensure that all of your team members are working together effectively.

Anna Victoria Chow, co-owner of The Good Geisha (a premier cosmetic tattoo shop in downtown Toronto), shares her story of leaving a full-time job in finance and starting her own business despite concerns from family members. Host Kim Ades and Anna discuss the thinking that enabled her to become a successful entrepreneur as well as their best advice for business owners.

Identical twins and co-owners of ViBE Dance and Fitness Studio, Marnie and Rena Schwartz, discuss how they built their business from scratch. They also share the importance of staying positive and how it helped them deal with a particularly difficult time in their lives. 

Dating and makeover expert Kimberly Seltzer shares how changing the way you look can change the way you think and feel. She also shares her own story of transformation and how developing a new style helped her increase her confidence. 

David Schnurman, President and CEO of Lawline, shares how he went from being a law school student to building a successful business providing continuing education for lawyers across the U.S. David also reveals the "Fast Forward Mindset" that helps leaders break through walls to achieve greatness.

Acclaimed speaker, author and real estate coach Darryl Davis knows all about the benefits of laughter and smiling. Listen as he shares how he became interested in the science of smiling and how he has built his career. Kim also reveals the biggest challenge that she has ever faced in her life and how she overcame it.