Better Than Not

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is a return visit from ultra-marathon kayak racer, adventurer and expedition leader, West Hansen. In our first podcast, we talked about West's historic 2023 first-time expedition through the Northwest Passage by kayak with his team the Arctic Cowboys. This time we explored in depth the expedition, the treacherous conditions, the return to civilizati...

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Gerry Schramm, co-creator and co-podcaster of Something For Nothing - A Rush podcast. If you've listened to a few of the BTN podcasts or read some of my A Changing Frame of Reference series on Substack, you'll know of my fondness for Rush (the band). I discovered the Something For Nothing podcast and immediately was impressed with their discu...

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Todd Leyden, author and Executive Director of Fort Wilderness in Wisconsin. In this episode much of our discussion follows what Todd's book Eyes of the Father: Seeing Meaning in the Mirror is about in dealing with the death of his son Payton. Tune in for a remarkable story of faith, love and hope.

My guest for this episode is a return visit from Aman Azad, Founder and CEO of AMG Analytics. From our last discussion around artificial intelligence in the marketing world we stretch into the metaverse, which is a loosely defined term to describe the created world of virtual reality. Join us as Aman takes us into what is and what's coming.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is my first returning guest Payman Kianpour - Founder and CEO of Kepstrum Inc. In this episode our discussion ranges from the price of gasoline and transportation to what inspires us and the concept of self-employment. Join us for Payman's thought provoking ideas. Visit him at www.kepstrum.com to learn more.

My guest in this episode of Better Than Not is a return visit with Zach Gardham - paramedic, movie critic and my son. In this episode we talk about puppies, movies, music, and technology generationally.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is a returning visit from Ken Klassen - friend, chaplain, and one of my Bible tutors. In this episode we talk about C. S. Lewis, Apostle Paul, Ken's cancer diagnosis, and where many paths in science seem to lead.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Mark C. Crowley, author and global speaker on leadership. In this episode much our discussion covers Mark's work as a Future of Work speaker and his number 1 ranking book on Amazon's Top 100 Books in Business, Lead From The Heart. A very stimulating conversation. You can visit Mark at www.markccrowley.com to learn more.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is the captivating Aman Azad, Founder and CEO of AMG Analytics. In this episode our discussion covers much of the AI world and its impact on science, the Bible, our existence and marketing sports. Very thought provoking. You can visit Aman at www.amganalytics.tech to learn more.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is a returning visit from Keith Ogorek, President of the Author Learning Center and author. In this episode we talk about Keith's latest children's book Favorite Thing of All and grandparenting. Again, we chat about publishing, creativity, family and belief systems.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is a returning visit from friend and comic Scott Stewart - stand-up comedian, actor, filmmaker, ventriloquist and entertainer. In this episode we talk about behind the scenes in stand up comedy, family psychology and technology tidbits.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Whitney Schreck, leadership and executive coach. She is founder and owner of Whitney S. Consulting LLC and author of the book Reflections From The Fire. In this episode our discussion covers books, music and the challenges of growing up creative. We learn how being curious and listening brought her to work and coach leaders. Lots of stories in this o...

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is my first returning guest Payman Kianpour - Founder and CEO of Kepstrum Inc. In this episode our discussion ranges from what's goes into making a product to hearing for the first time appreciation being an energy. Join us for some thought provoking ideas. Visit Payman at www.kepstrum.com to learn more.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is no other than my friend and agent Max Tremblay - founder and owner of M87, a management company. In this episode we talk about all things entertainment from podcasting and movies to books and promotion as well as ideology and world views. An extraordinary person, as you'll hear, I'm honoured Max agreed to make Better Than Not his first podcas...

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Siavash Kianpour - a curious, global business developer (the oldest 29 year-old you'll ever meet) In this episode we talk about Siavash's experiences in business and science and technology from developing a website for booking music acts to developing niches in product design at Kepstrum Inc. Visit him at www.kepstrum.com to learn more.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Dr. Greg Mitchell - Lead pastor at Every Nation Church in Vancouver. In this episode we talk about the bible and God's message of love - to love and be loved - in understanding why we're here, our purpose and the expression of love through mercy and justice. Visit him at www.everynationvancouver.ca.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is West Hansen - ultra-marathon kayak racer, adventurer and expedition leader. In this episode we talk about West's 2023 incredible and historic adventure through the Northwest Passage with his team the Arctic Cowboys by kayak for the first time in one season. You will be amazed by his story. West has also kayaked the full length of the Amazon River...

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Sandy Lender - award winning author by night and magazine editor by day. In this episode we talk about Sandy's writng world. She is the 2023 winner of the Michael Knost Wings award for her body of work. I couldn't help thinking of our chat on seeing the recent film American Fiction and its depiction of the authors' dilemma in what to writ...

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Christiane Banks - a friend, author and professional beautician. In this episode we talk about Christiane's experiences as a beautician leading her in an unconventional way into the world of writing and authorship realizing the need she had to find a way to express herself. Get captivated. Read her books - Amelia's Prayer, Amazing Grace and,...

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Jack DeKroon - a friend, mechanic and missionary. In this episode we talk about Jack's missionary work in Haiti and what led him from working as a mechanic to missionary work in one of the most dangerous places in the world.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Jesse Bregg - friend, curious observer and top 10% realtor. In this episode we talk about Jesse's business experiences as a realtor during the pandemic and now post-pandemic reality. Like in previous episodes, we cover a lot of ground. In this episode we talk about belief systems, science and spiritual matters.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Neil McMullen, friend, retired helicopter pilot and community volunteer. In this episode we talk about Neil's experiences being stationed as a helicopter pilot in different places around the world. He's done a lot of flying including rescue missions as well as dignities and industry leaders into remote areas of the north. Again, we cover a lo...

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Keith Ogorek, President of the Author Learning Center. In this episode we talk about Keith's new book The Soul Shines Through that he co-wrote with Mac Powell and his forthcoming children's book Favourite Thing Of All. We cover a lot of ground in this episode creativity, art, publishing, family and belief systems.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is Noomi Melchior Natan, an executive coach and leadership consultant in the UK. In this episode we talk about my experience in working with Noomi and some of her other coaching experiences. Listen to Noomi on her own podcast Female Inner Power. On her website www.noominatan.com, she describes herself as a "practical idealist." Noomi also has...

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is John Balzer, a franchise owner with Ferguson Moving and family man. In this episode we talk about adoption and John's experience with adoption and growing his family.