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Risa August - Never Surrender
Chatter that Matters
01/04/24 • 38 min
Risa August is an Ironman Triathlete and an extraordinary cyclist known and highly respected for her love of pushing her physical limits. Risa is no stranger to intense challenges, having completed 500-mile bike tours and conquered mountains in the US and Nepal.
Then, Risa’s life comes to a crashing halt. Her body is collapsing, and for good reason. She is diagnosed with a rare pituitary disease, a brain tumour that has been left unchecked for a decade.
After undergoing life-threatening brain surgery and trying to live inside a body that can barely function, Risa chooses a different path. She reaches into her bucket list, and against all her doctors' advice; she trains and embarks on a 41-day, 3,000 km bike tour from Canada to Mexico along the Pacific Coast Highway.
While the old Risa could have effortlessly conquered such a ride, the new Risa found herself entangled in a body that felt unfamiliar and accompanied by an unwelcome companion, her brain tumour she named Bubba. Pedalling through rain, physical pain, and the haunting echoes of her memories, Risa confronts a challenge unlike any other.
Risa questions whether the woman she once was and knew would ever resurface or if this is the person she was destined to become.
An extraordinary story of recovery, resilience, renovation and reinvention to begin your New Year.
To reach Risa August: https://www.risaaugust.com
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RECONCILIATION MATTERS to Sandi Boucher
Chatter that Matters
07/02/21 • 38 min
After chatting with Sandi Boucher, I realize how little I know about the Indigenous Culture and how much better I would be as a human being if I valued what they value. I suppose that is true across every culture. Imagine if we opened our minds and hearts to others and see people who are foreign to our way of life as an opportunity to enrich versus isolate ourselves. If we did we would be a better human race, with the resolve to reconcile our differences and solve the problems that even threaten our existence.
Sandi is a proud Ojibwe woman and a Seine River First Nation member in northern Ontario who knows full well the devastation of colonialism, alcoholism, and domestic violence. Sandi escaped her circumstances and today is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, storyteller and activist. Sandi supports both sides of reconciliation by creating safe spaces, not only for Indigenous peoples but also for non-Indigenous.
Sandi draws upon the past to provide a path forward for reconciliation that you can draw upon to reconcile your differences with others, even those closest to you. It is also a path Canadians can follow to help reconcile our past, to build a better future.
Dale Sturges, Head, RBC Indigenous Financial Services joins the show to talk about the size of the Indigenous economy, how prevalent entrepreneurship is within their communities, and what is required to unlock opportunity.
Sandi Boucher to connect with or book her.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandiBoucher
FB: https://www.facebook.com/sandi.boucher/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SandiBoucher
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandiboucher/?originalSubdomain=ca
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sandi.boucher/
To chat with Tony Chapman.
Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca
Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/ Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xCQ
RBC - https://www.rbc.com
Dale Sturges: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-sturges-7467a762/?originalSubdomain=ca
Indigenous Peoples and RBC: https://www.rbc.com/indigenous/
A chosen Journey: https://www.rbc.com/indigenous/a-chosen-journey.html
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UNSTOPPABLE MATTERS to Victoria Pelletier
Chatter that Matters
07/23/21 • 38 min
Tragedy to Triumph and the inspirational lessons in between. Born to a teenage drug addict, abused as a child, and raped at fourteen would stop most in their tracks if not derail you for life but not Victoria Pelletier. Her story is one of being unstoppable, of seizing opportunity wherever and whenever it presented itself. Victoria's mantra is #noexcuses. Victoria became a retail store manager in her mid-teens and was offered her first Executive Leadership Position by her early twenties.
Victoria's career trajectory includes leading Diversity and Inclusion initiatives for some of the world's top organizations. Victoria is a mother, a proud supporter of the LGBTQ community, author, speaker and frequent contributor to the conversation on diversity, and leadership on television, print and social media.
Victoria shares her triumph to tragedy story while offering us many powerful lessons in life on how to be unstoppable. How to be bold and to break out of your comfort zone. Diversity makes us better. Never accept the status quo. Women need to negotiate work like they negotiate life. Where there is conviction, there is capacity. Outsource the things that don't bring you joy. Be yourself and celebrate your inner misfit. Hire people who aren't you. Vicki Saunders - the Founder of SheEO also joins the program to talk about how women entrepreneurs, with the right support, are unstoppable.To chat with Victoria Pelletier
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriapelletier/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/PelletierV29 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_pelletier_unstoppable/ Website: https://victoria-pelletier.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Victoria.Pelletier.SpeakerTo chat with Vicki Saunders
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vsaunders/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/vickis
Blog - http://www.vickisaunders.com/blog
To chat with Tony Chapman.
Web: https://chatterthatmatters.ca
Twitter – @TonyChapman – https://twitter.com/tonychapman
Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonychapmanreactions/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/chatterthatmatters/
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGvzmw9MFkUcGylrFA2xCQ
To chat with RBC
RBC - https://www.rbc.com
RBC - Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards - https://discover.rbcroyalbank.com/rbc-canadian-women-entrepreneur-awards-cwea-a-virtual-celebration-of-impact-and-achievement/
RBC Future Launch - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/index.html
RBC Future Launch - Up Skill - https://www.rbc.com/dms/enterprise/futurelaunch/rbc-upskill.html1 Listener
Dean Stott - Failure is Experience.
Chatter that Matters
11/14/24 • 30 min
This is the extraordinary true story of Tier One Special Forces soldier, adventurer, and world-record breaker Dean Stott. In a gripping retelling of his story, Dean shares insight into his esteemed military career in the British Army, where he conducted deployments to hostile environments, worked within counterterrorism operations in some of the most dangerous places in the world, and survived a horrific parachute accident.
Stott discloses how he continued to fuel his journey of excellence by starting a high-risk security company and becoming the first man to cycle the Pan American Highway in under one hundred days, and raising over a million dollars to support his friend Prince Harry's efforts with mental health awareness charities.
Dean Stott offers an inspiring reminder that we all have the capability to use our inner voices, drive, and instincts to become relentless in our pursuits in life.
A fantastic episode to share with 16+ as Dean’s lessons resonate with all:
You can’t control the uncontrollable—but you can choose how you react to life’s challenges.
Failure is just experience—as long as you learn and grow, there’s no such thing as losing.
Actions speak louder than words—if you believe in something, let your actions be the proof.
To buy Dean's book, Relentless, https://www.amazon.com/Relentless-Special-Operations-Record-Breaker/dp/1665725176
Jon Cornish - Achieving Dreams, Together
Chatter that Matters
08/01/24 • 40 min
One of my favourite quotes is by Steve Jobs, who once said, "We're here to put a dent in the universe." I celebrate those who choose to do so, who overcome circumstances to chase their dreams and change their world and ours for the better. I'm thrilled to introduce my guest for today's episode: Jon Cornish.
Jon Cornish is a dynamic and multifaceted individual. As a former College and CFL star, he established himself as one of the most outstanding athletes in Canadian football history. Beyond his athletic prowess, Jon is deeply committed to community engagement and social impact. He and his wife co-founded the Calgary Black Chambers, an organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Black youth through mentorship, networking, and scholarship opportunities. As a financial advisor with RBC Dominion Securities, Jon helps his clients navigate the complexities of life and money matters. His mantra is 'Let’s achieve your dreams, together'.
There are many insights for you to take away on your day today.
Highlights
1. [00:00:03] The Power of Impact - I open the show reflecting on how words, particularly "impact," shape" our world and introduce Jon Cornish as a prime example of a person whose life embodies this concept. 2. [00:01:17] Jon recounts his illustrious career in the CFL, emphasizing resilience and his impact on the field and within his team.
3. [00:02:05] Leadership as Chancellor: Jon discusses his role as the youngest Chancellor at the University of Calgary, focusing on how he leverages his position to create meaningful change in the academic community.
4. [00:03:02] Founding Calgary Black Chambers: Jon shares the vision and mission behind the Calgary Black Chambers, an organization he founded to support and mentor Black students and professionals.
5. [00:06:13] Early Life Influences: This section provides insights into Jon's childhood and his mother's role in inspiring Jon to do more and be more.
6. [00:09:27] Identity and Intersectionality: Jon discusses his experiences with identity and race and how these challenges shaped his character and mission to positively impact others.
7. [00:17:00] Financial Advisory Role: Jon talks about his work as a financial advisor, transitioning from sports. He focuses on helping clients align their finances with their dreams and aspirations, ensuring their financial plans have a lasting impact.
8. [00:22:13] Community Engagement: Jon's work, including his efforts at Alberta's Children's Hospital and Habitat for Humanity, highlights his commitment to giving back and impacting beyond his professional life.
9. [00:27:10] Mentorship and Empowerment: Stories of how Jon mentors young individuals, helping them achieve their goals and impact the world.
10. [00:34:55] Future Aspirations: Jon reflects on his goals and plans to continue making a significant impact through his various roles and initiatives.
And, of course, my three takeaways.
Canadian Tourism -Sightseeing to Soul Seeking
Chatter that Matters
04/22/25 • 4 min
Have you ever stood in a place that felt like more than just a location? Where the air carried stories, the land echoed memory, and you walked away with more than a photo, or even a memory that will last a lifetime, you walked away different?
Two weeks ago on Chatter that Matters I interviewed Ben Cowan-Dewar who built Cabot Links and Cabot Cliffs on Cape Breton Island. Two golf courses that have captured the attention of golfers all over the world and brought energy and vitallity to one of the most beautiful places in the world.
Last week, my guest was Zita Cobb, who was a force of human nature who created Fogo Island Inn, as a model for creating an economic renaissance, a true circular economy that can be replicated across Canada.
In today’s special three-minute episode of Chatter that Matters: Mini Matters, I’m breaking format to talk about tourism, and its power to transform Canada’s economy and identity.
Tourism isn’t just travel. It’s a passport to enlightenment. A conversation with nature, and with our nature. And Canada? Canada is a sleeping superpower.
Three coastlines. Ancient forests. Cities pulsing with culture. Indigenous wisdom, world-class cuisine, and experiences that can reset your soul.
Tourism can be the spark that rekindles our economy, from the land up. But only if we rethink it. Only if we stop seeing it as sightseeing and start building it as life-changing.
Take a few minutes. Lend me your ears—and maybe, your imagination. Let’s talk about what it means to bring the world to Canada.
Afterwards, I encourage you to listen to both of these shows if you are in the expeience, hospitality or tourism space, or love those who dream and do.
If you want to hear my interview with Ben Cowan-Dewar - Build it and they Will Come, click here: https://chatterthatmatters.libsyn.com/ben-cowan-dewar-build-it-and-the-world-will-come
If you want to hear Zita Cobb's amazing story - https://chatterthatmatters.libsyn.com/zita-cobb-the-miracle-of-fogo-island
Dr. Emmanuel Taban - The Boy Who Never Gave Up
Chatter that Matters
02/24/23 • 44 min
After growing up amidst the worst of humanity, Dr. Emmanuel Taban models the best of humanity.
My guest today is Emmanuel Taban. He was born in Sudan, one of the most impoverished countries in the world. He had little and lost it all before overcoming his circumstances and changing his world and ours for the better. Listen generously as his accent differs from yours, but his message is universal, powerful and inspiring.
Emmanuel Taban was among five children raised by a single mother in an environment of abject poverty and a country at civil war. A gifted student denied an education, captured, and tortured at age 14, escapes and makes his way, often on foot. His perilous odyssey took him through Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, arriving in South Africa just short of his 18th birthday. He had no passport or money.
Drawing strength from a nurse's comment when he was seven years old that he would one day become a famous doctor, Emmanuel Taban finished high school. Then he spent twelve years earning three medical degrees, including specializing as a pulmonologist. Dr. Taban has become one of Africa's most influential doctors and is renowned for challenging Western norms with his ground-breaking treatment for COVID-19. He is also very involved in improving his birth country's literacy level.
Dr. Emmanuel Taban, who wrote the book The Boy Who Never Gave Up, was awarded Africa's person of the year in 2021.
An epic and moving tale that will lift your spirits.
Amy Deacon, the Founder and CEO of Toronto Wellness Counselling, returns to Chatter that Matters to talk mind over matter and the importance of having people who believe in you.
To purchase Dr. Taban's book: https://www.amazon.com/Boy-Who-Never-Gave-Up-ebook/dp/B08YM4CKRP
Marcel Bregstein - A Character with Immense Character
Chatter that Matters
04/03/25 • 30 min
What does turning a dining room into a stage and service into soul-stirring theatre take? In this week’s 'Taped Live' - Chatter That Matters, I sit down, glass in hand and mic on—with Marcel Bregstein: sommelier, showman, and the heart behind The Toronto Hunt, one of Canada’s most extraordinary clubs. His story is a cinematic sweep—from privilege in Costa Rica, to hardship in Canada, to cruise ships, heartbreak, fine wine, and a calling. Marcel doesn’t just serve food or wine. He serves memory. Meaning. Magic. And along the way, he reminds us that what truly matters is how you make people feel.
Listen to this episode to discover how a busboy turned maître d’ became a knighted sommelier, how a bottle of ’47 Lafite taught more than taste, and how great service is never about the table—but the story you take home from it.
And as a bonus? Special appearances were made by three Canadian icons—wine entrepreneur extraordinaire Elayne Bassett, one of Canada’s most celebrated musicians, John Lennard, and celebrated chef Jamie Kennedy, who shared their reflections on what makes Marcel a character of immense character.
This is a great listen for anyone who loves a good rags-to-riches-to-emotional riches story and those who want to matter more by creating experiences that linger long after the lights go out.
Many years ago, Marcel was a newcomer to Canada. To learn more about RBC and how they support those who come here to chase the Canadian dream. https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/en-ca/new-to-canada/newcomers/
Tony Chapman - How Canada can survive and thrive.
Chatter that Matters
04/07/25 • 8 min
I am breaking format to share my conversation with Ben Mulroney this morning on his national radio show on the Corus network. I offer six transformative ideas for Canada on how we can thrive in the next decade.
Forget the partisan debates and dive deep into bold ideas that transcend politics and policy.
Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:
1)Unlocking Canada's Tourism Potential: From a place to visit to the place to be.
2)Old and New": Powering the Future with Resources and Innovation: Can Canada responsibly harness its natural resources while simultaneously building a cutting-edge, intellectual economy? Here is how.
3)The Untapped Power of Canadian Content: Let's export it to the world. There is even an idea that CBC should be less dependent on the government in power to survive and thrive.
4)The Long Game on Health: AI as the Future of Care: Imagine a healthcare system revolutionized by AI!
5)Reimagining Education for a Competitive Future: Ideas not ideology. It's time to focus on the most essential skills: collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking.
6)Rewarding the Dreamers and Doers: My idea for making Canada the Entrepreneurial Epicenter of the world.
This isn't just talk; it's chatter that matters. An aggressively optimistic roadmap for a brighter Canadian future, one where our destiny is a matter of choice, not chance.
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Joe Roberts - The Skid Row CEO
Chatter that Matters
06/13/24 • 60 min
How do I follow up on last week's interview with Malcolm Gladwell? Joining me today is best-selling author and world-renowned speaker Joe Roberts. Joe shares his moving and incredible journey from homelessness and addiction to becoming an entrepreneur, CEO, and, today, an influential advocate for youth. Joe lives to inspire change and offers actionable steps for overcoming challenges, fostering resilience, and reclaiming dreams.
Andrea Barrack from RBC returns to the show to discuss their Purpose Framework and why investing $2 billion across three key pillars matters to you, to me, and to RBC.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Chatter that Matters have?
Chatter that Matters currently has 292 episodes available.
What topics does Chatter that Matters cover?
The podcast is about Motivation, Society & Culture, Entrepreneur, Podcasts, Inspiration, Relationships, Business and Smallbusiness.
What is the most popular episode on Chatter that Matters?
The episode title 'RECONCILIATION MATTERS to Sandi Boucher' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chatter that Matters?
The average episode length on Chatter that Matters is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Chatter that Matters released?
Episodes of Chatter that Matters are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Chatter that Matters?
The first episode of Chatter that Matters was released on Sep 3, 2019.
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