Better Than Not

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.

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is writer Scott Walker - teacher and author of Little Yokai Urban Fantasy series. From his bio, "Serenity is still flying out in the 'verse."

My guest for this episode of Better Than Not is long time friend Scott Stewart - stand-up comedian, actor, filmmaker, ventriloquist and entertainer. In this episode we talk about stand-up, entertainment and other Hollywood adventures.

My guest in this episode of Better Than Not is Ken Klassen - chaplain, PhD in Ministry, crossing guard and music lover. In this episode we talk C. S. Lewis, the Bible, and young earth-old earth, while covering a few spots in between.

My guest in this episode of Better Than Not is Steve Neufeld - family man, pilot, businessman, and entrepreneur. In this episode we talk about his unique perspective on life and how that perspective helped him decide and become a pilot as well as guiding him through his other life endeavours. "It doesn't matter where you go ... you always take yourself with you."

My guest on this episode of Better Than Not is Harold Godwin Director of AI at the University of Waterloo in Ontario Canada. In this episode, we talk about how our paths crossed, the world of AI and AI's potential positive and negative impacts on society.

My guest in this episode for Better Than Not is Zach Gardham. Zach is a paramedic in Toronto Canada. He's also a movie critic, music lover and my son. In this episode, we discuss how Zach's influence started me on this quest of shifting perspective that has helped inspire this podcast. We have some fun talking about movies too.

My guest on this episode of Better Than Not is Cedric Eddy proprietor of Mirage Parlour in Abbotsford BC. In this episode we talk about hair and how important its style is to how we look, who we are and subsequently to how we feel. And maybe a little more.

My guest in this episode of Better Than Not is Payman Kianpour, Founder and CEO of Kepstrum Inc. Payman has been a passionate Canadian professional engineer for 25 years. He is the inventor of IRM (Intelligent Reliability Methodology), which was inspired by human complexity to understand a product's DNA (i.e. its design limits, nature of failure, actual life) in order to make it better. In thi...

This is the opening episode to Better Than Not explaining how the podcast came about. Though the working title was "A Changing Frame of Reference" in line with my Substack series of the same name, the format of the podcast is more about capturing a conversation about shifting perspectives. In some of the podcasts you'll hear me refer to the podcast cast by the working title. Better T...