FREE THINKERS
Fuelled by passion, fighting for respect: Meet World Kickboxing Champion Farinaz Lari
Farinaz Lari is gym owner, personal trainer, coach, professional fighter, and a world kickboxing champion- the first Iranian woman to win the World kickboxing championship.
Pure Philanthropy: How Cameron Sterling and Street Thug Barbers are giving back
Every Sunday Cameron Sterling and his wife head to Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside where they meet up with friends and fellow barbers to give haircuts and massages to those in need.
Kamaj Silva: Serial Sneakerhead and Entrepreneur
Kamaj Silva had $700 left in his bank account and invested it all in an idea for a shoe business. Now he owns SneakerTub, a sneaker subscription service.
Skwachàys Lodge: Tourism supporting Indigenous artists
Skwachàys Lodge is a social enterprise that integrates three components: an Indigenous Art Gallery, a hotel, and an artists-in-residence program.
When dreams take flight: Teara Fraser, pilot and CEO of Iskwew Air
Teara Fraser is the first Indigenous woman to launch an airline in Canada, Iskwew Air.
Teara was a single mother with two kids, working various jobs to provide for her family. At age 30, on a trip to Africa she took her first flight in a small plane and fell in love with flying. Teara pursued her new passion with fervor and dedication and within the year, she earned her commercial pilot’s license.
“I started my own airline because I wanted a place where I belonged. I wanted to place where my kind of leadership was embraced and respected: matriarchal leadership. Our values are love and adventure, the warrior spirit, reclamation and reciprocity.”
Edzi’u: Sound Artist and Indigenous Storyteller
Edzi’u uses environmental sounds, and vintage and contemporary voice recordings to share stories of Indigenous experience.
For the Love of the Game
Fuelled by passion, fighting for respect: Meet World Kickboxing Champion Farinaz Lari
Farinaz Lari is gym owner, personal trainer, coach, professional fighter, and a world kickboxing champion- the first Iranian woman to win the World kickboxing championship.
Dr. Pushpa Chandra: Extreme Distance Runner
Dr. Pushpa Chandra has run over 500 marathons and ultramarathons. In commemoration of her 60th birthday, she participated in the 2018 World Marathon Challenge, aka 777, making her the oldest female to run seven marathons within seven days in seven continents.
The Olympic Athlete Who Teaches Kids About Life’s Hurdles
Canadian Olympic hurdler Sarah Wells is no stranger to obstacles, both on the track and in her everyday life. This decorated athlete has seen both success and heartbreak during her athletic career.
From Soccer Athlete to Sports Broadcaster
Caroline Szwed was once an athlete—representing Canada at the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup—until she lost her soccer career to three devastating knee surgeries. Now, she is a producer and on-air host of Sportsnet’s Plays of the Month / Misplays of the Month and Aftermath, and is blazing her way through sports broadcasting.
“If you would have told me three years ago, that’d be sitting here right now. I wouldn’t believe you. You trust the process and and go with it. Believe in yourself.”
NHL Player Rich Clune’s Battle with Addiction and Mental Health
Rich Clune grew up like many Canadians, dreaming of playing in the NHL. He never would have thought that when that dream became a reality and he found himself playing in playoffs for the LA Kings, he would have wanted to be anywhere else in the world but playing professional hockey.
How This Swordmaster is Reviving the Lost Art of Knighthood
Devon Boorman is the master instructor and director of Academie Duello, the world’s largest centre for the practice of European swordplay and martial arts.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Fuelled by passion, fighting for respect: Meet World Kickboxing Champion Farinaz Lari
Farinaz Lari is gym owner, personal trainer, coach, professional fighter, and a world kickboxing champion- the first Iranian woman to win the World kickboxing championship.
Pure Philanthropy: How Cameron Sterling and Street Thug Barbers are giving back
Every Sunday Cameron Sterling and his wife head to Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside where they meet up with friends and fellow barbers to give haircuts and massages to those in need.
Kamaj Silva: Serial Sneakerhead and Entrepreneur
Kamaj Silva had $700 left in his bank account and invested it all in an idea for a shoe business. Now he owns SneakerTub, a sneaker subscription service.
Skwachàys Lodge: Tourism supporting Indigenous artists
Skwachàys Lodge is a social enterprise that integrates three components: an Indigenous Art Gallery, a hotel, and an artists-in-residence program.
This Marine Biologist is working to save the world’s oceans, one kid at a time
Dr. Elaine Young founded Seasmart, a non-profit that delivers engaging education programs to inspire and empower youth to love and protect our oceans.
Rosalind’s story: Growing produce and inspiring young leaders with Fresh Roots Farms
How Rosalind Sadowski and Fresh Roots Farms are working with young people, using food as a catalyst for education and empowerment.
From the future
This Marine Biologist is working to save the world’s oceans, one kid at a time
Dr. Elaine Young founded Seasmart, a non-profit that delivers engaging education programs to inspire and empower youth to love and protect our oceans.
Rosalind’s story: Growing produce and inspiring young leaders with Fresh Roots Farms
How Rosalind Sadowski and Fresh Roots Farms are working with young people, using food as a catalyst for education and empowerment.
How This Kitten Rescue Volunteer Found Her Passion
Robyn Coquelle started volunteering at Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA). Little did she know that she would end up quitting her job to study to become a veterinary technician—through volunteering, she had found the one thing she truly wants to do.
This Automotive Technician is Proof That You Don’t Have To Be Naturally Gifted To Be The Best
Kevin Tremblay is a senior Automotive Service Technician and he’s living proof that you don’t need to be naturally gifted at being a mechanic.
This Roller Coaster Engineer Creates World Famous Amusement Park Rides
The magic of building roller coasters for some of the biggest international amusement parks such as Disney and Universal Studios, hasn’t wavered for Donnelly Williams. He’s the man that oversees the design and construction of world-class theme park rides.
The VR Mechanic
As a little boy, Adam Anfitatro would take apart toys to figure out how they worked. Now, he owns Hudson View Auto, but none of his customers ever suspect that he is also a Virtual Reality (VR) creator with a new invention that will change the medium.
Inspired Living
Fuelled by passion, fighting for respect: Meet World Kickboxing Champion Farinaz Lari
Farinaz Lari is gym owner, personal trainer, coach, professional fighter, and a world kickboxing champion- the first Iranian woman to win the World kickboxing championship.
Rosalind’s story: Growing produce and inspiring young leaders with Fresh Roots Farms
How Rosalind Sadowski and Fresh Roots Farms are working with young people, using food as a catalyst for education and empowerment.
Dr. Pushpa Chandra: Extreme Distance Runner
Dr. Pushpa Chandra has run over 500 marathons and ultramarathons. In commemoration of her 60th birthday, she participated in the 2018 World Marathon Challenge, aka 777, making her the oldest female to run seven marathons within seven days in seven continents.
The Olympic Athlete Who Teaches Kids About Life’s Hurdles
Canadian Olympic hurdler Sarah Wells is no stranger to obstacles, both on the track and in her everyday life. This decorated athlete has seen both success and heartbreak during her athletic career.
This Professional Kiteboarder Followed His Childhood Dream
Sam Medysky is a professional kiteboarder. Born and raised in a small town just north of Toronto, Ontario, Sam started kiting when he was 9 years old. By the age of 13, Sam began competing professionally. Since then, he has become a six-time Canadian National Champion, global competitor and amongst the top kiteboarders in the world in his disciplines.
From Soccer Athlete to Sports Broadcaster
Caroline Szwed was once an athlete—representing Canada at the 2008 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup—until she lost her soccer career to three devastating knee surgeries. Now, she is a producer and on-air host of Sportsnet’s Plays of the Month / Misplays of the Month and Aftermath, and is blazing her way through sports broadcasting.
“If you would have told me three years ago, that’d be sitting here right now. I wouldn’t believe you. You trust the process and and go with it. Believe in yourself.”
For the Greater Good
Pure Philanthropy: How Cameron Sterling and Street Thug Barbers are giving back
Every Sunday Cameron Sterling and his wife head to Oppenheimer Park in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside where they meet up with friends and fellow barbers to give haircuts and massages to those in need.
This Marine Biologist is working to save the world’s oceans, one kid at a time
Dr. Elaine Young founded Seasmart, a non-profit that delivers engaging education programs to inspire and empower youth to love and protect our oceans.
Rosalind’s story: Growing produce and inspiring young leaders with Fresh Roots Farms
How Rosalind Sadowski and Fresh Roots Farms are working with young people, using food as a catalyst for education and empowerment.
This Professional Kiteboarder Followed His Childhood Dream
Sam Medysky is a professional kiteboarder. Born and raised in a small town just north of Toronto, Ontario, Sam started kiting when he was 9 years old. By the age of 13, Sam began competing professionally. Since then, he has become a six-time Canadian National Champion, global competitor and amongst the top kiteboarders in the world in his disciplines.
Jaclyn Whittal: Storm Hunter
You can find meteorologist Jaclyn Whittal wherever there is dangerous weather—she chases storms for a living.
She has reported from seven hurricanes, including hurricane Michael, the strongest she had ever encountered, a category 4 hurricane in the Florida Panhandle.
She has reported from thunderstorms, earthquakes, and extreme weather all around the world for the Weather Network, with her co-host and fellow meteorologist Mark Robinson. “It’s so fascinating, and the best way to learn about it is to put yourself in it.”
Toronto City Councillor Norm Kelly: Too Lit to Politic
Norm Kelly has arguably reached the youth better than any Canadian politician not named Justin Trudeau.
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