Forks

In the second part of our conversation with Tania Lindo, we explore a deeply personal story of parenting, resilience, and confronting racial realities. Tania shares the challenges she faces as a Black mother raising her son to navigate safety dynamics that differ from those experienced by White men. Against the backdrop of the social and political shifts of 2020, Tania candidly discusses the fears...

From Prison to Popcorn: The Inspiring Story of Emily O’Brien, CEO of Comeback Snacks In this episode of Forks , we sit down with Emily O’Brien, the remarkable founder and CEO of Comeback Snacks , a gourmet popcorn company with a mission that goes far beyond snacks. Emily opens up about how she ended up with a four-year prison sentence and how she used that challenging experience as a turning point...

Can you imagine being able to say that you’ve helped over 10,000 people change their lives? In this powerful episode of Forks , we sit down with “Frank,” an addictions counsellor with 25 years of experience in a men’s residential treatment program, who recently celebrated 30 years of sobriety. Frank shares his deeply personal journey from hitting rock bottom to transforming his life and helping ov...

In this debut episode of the Forks podcast, co-host Alexis Hood reflects on the inspiration behind the show—her own experience with job loss—and welcomes Lynn Unger as the first guest. Lynn, a career coach who guided Alexis through her career transition, shares her personal journey of navigating job loss and discovering an unexpected new path. Drawing on her experience helping countless clients th...

We’ve got a question for you: Have you ever found yourself asking, ‘How did I end up here? Yeah, we’ve been there too. This podcast dives into real-life stories of people who found themselves at unexpected crossroads and had to either step out of their comfort zones or completely rethink their paths. Whether they’re facing a challenge or seizing an opportunity, we’ll explore the remarkable ways li...