Behind Greatness by Inspire North

Today's guest is one of North America's most successful corporate leaders. Growing up in the country, she learned very early the importance of hard work, collaboration, humility and learning from those around her that wished her success. From a modest upbringing in the country-side to head the Canadian HQ of one of the world's largest food companies, Shelley describes that commitment to learning i...

Join us in hearing the story of Raj De Datta as he travelled from his upbringings in Manila, Philippines, and India to attending school at Princeton, then helping launch a company in England where he found his true calling as an entrepreneur. He will provide insight into risk taking, whether you are ready to be an entrepreneur or not, and how to accumulate your personal insurance. His message and...

Enjoy our discussion with Dr. Meganne Christian. Originally from Australia, Christian works currently in the EU studying the production and microscopical characterisation of graphene-based nanocomposites. But, that's not all. She lived in Antarctica for a year. She practices martial arts. She has a passion for improv comedy. And, she's barely over 30. You will be enchanted by her take on problem s...

Listen in on our talk with Frank Ferragine aka "Frankie Flowers" – North America's favourite TV gardening specialist. He describes growing up in a "can-do" family atmosphere, with roots in humble beginnings. We learn how this - including a tragedy in the family - helped him explore his own path to personal and professional growth. A savvy media personality and marketer, Frankie charms us with his...

Listen in as we chat with Ashish Shastry, Co-Head of Private Equity for KKR Asia Pacific & Southeast Asia as he describes his journey growing up in Bombay and Indonesia and then traveling to various parts of the world for school and work. He describes the influence his parents had on his decisions and the importance that mentors will have on your journey and career. Being of Indian descent, Ashish...

We sit down with Alexandra Orlando, an Olympian and National Champion in Rhythmic Gymnastics who details a youth-story full of sacrifice and determination. Growing up with understanding parents, Alexandra had the opportunity to explore her passion in motion and pushing herself to her limits - on the world stage. She translates two decades of high performance into her current mission of spreading t...

Behind Greatness sits down with tech specialist Max Catricala in Rome, Italy, after returning from a year-long assignment in the middle of the Antarctic (at Concordia Base). Although the details of the ESA project are classified, Max shares his experience living in the coldest and most desolate part of the globe while captaining a select team of European scientists. Armed with his wit, sense of co...

Listen in on a very intense story of a young man growing up in a troubled environment in Detroit that was out of his control. Being blessed with the support of his mentors – one being his father – Matt embarked on a path of discovery. At 30 years old, he continues on his quest to discover himself while kicking ass and never forgetting where he came from. Knowing what's most important is what prope...

Behind Greatness plays host to Denis Molin, a Paris-based scientific scholar, practitioner, inventor and polymath. Denis describes his early fascination with maths and science and how it has played a part in his path to work with large corporations and AI frameworks. His unique thirst to understand the human condition brings us to an interesting ending to the conversation and Denis' wish to know m...

Sit back and listen in on our interview with one of Canada's top interviewers. Melissa explains how a set of loving and driven immigrant parents set the tone for the start of a stable and noble career, until an event in her early adult life sparked something else. Listen in to our conversation with the very determined Melissa. A story of sheer will, excellence and creative exploration.  To DONATE...

Explore our conversation with veteran actor Enrico Colantoni as he describes his humble origins and pursuit to achieving what he wanted most despite facing a steep, uphill and unfamiliar path. Spending his time living in LA, New York City and his native city, Toronto, Enrico never lost sight of what mattered to him most: his commitment to the creative. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, pl...

Welcome to our podcast channel! Behind Greatness aims to walk listeners through the journey of some of today's leaders around the globe and how they are finding success. Gathering firsthand accounts from these leaders, our goal is for this channel to become a source of wisdom and inspiration as you continue to carve and live your own path. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit he...