Brian Crombie Radio Hour

Brian interviews Joan Kelley Walker and Angela Bonfanti. Joan Kelley Walker is a TV personality and star of The Real Housewives of Toronto, as well as an avid supporter of CNIB, an ambassador for World Vision and many other charities and events. Angela Bonfanti is the newly appointed President and CEO of CNIB, a national non-profit whose mission is to change what it is to be blind through innovati...

Brian interviews the authors of: “Tough Resilience Smart Agility". Phillip Richardson and Danielle Papillon-Richardson are accomplished business authors, coaches, and consultants with extensive global experience. Partners in life and work, they are committed to personal and professional success. Phillip, a veteran property executive and educator, has led multinational teams in developing and manag...

Brian interviews Dr. Stephen Nagy. Dr. Nagy is a Canada Senior Fellow and Professor at International Christian University in Tokyo. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, he earned his PhD in International Relations from Waseda University in 2008. Dr. Nagy holds multiple affiliations, including Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute (CGAI), Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI...

Brian interviews Viet Vu. Viet is manager of economic research at the Dais at Toronto Metropolitan University. He'll talk about the economic impact of Taylor Swift. He says: “Toronto and Vancouver occupy a blank space in these visitors’ minds. Their experience attending this concert will determine the appeal of the cities for years to come. If both can successfully host the finale of the Eras Tour...

Brian interviews two guests. First, Amanda Larson. Amanda is a writer, mother, grandmother, and digital nomad who travels the world while continuing her work. Her journey has taken her to incredible places like Barcelona, Ireland, Thailand, Vietnam, Bali, Egypt, Italy, and Paris. In our discussion, we explore her experiences as a digital nomad, the profound lessons she’s learned about herself, oth...

Brian interviews Hollay Ghadery. Hollay is an Iranian-Canadian writer living in Ontario. She has her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Guelph. Fuse, her memoir of mixed-race identity and mental health, was released by Guernica Editions (2021) and won 2023 The Canadian Bookclub Award for Nonfiction/Memoir. Her collection of poetry, Rebellion Box, came out Radiant Press in 2023 and her...

Brian interviews Landi Jac. Landi, CEO of Circle of Excellence Group, is a global force in business transformation, renowned for her innovative strategies and Peak Performance expertise. As the creator of the groundbreaking Worldwide Business Intelligence “Octopus” EdTech Platform, she empowers entrepreneurs and accelerates business success on a global scale. A dedicated mentor and leader, Landi J...

Brian interviews Alex Tilley. Alex searched high and low for a durable sailing hat that matched his passion for the outdoors. So, he embarked on a journey and took it upon himself to create what has now become a global symbol of adventure as he became internationally famous for the crown of his creations: a Canadian-made cotton hat sold with an owner’s manual, insurance policy, and lifetime guaran...

Brian interviews Dr. Laine Halpern Zisman. Dr. Zisman is a certified fertility support practitioner and full spectrum doula helping people navigate all stages of their perinatal journeys. Currently, as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria in the School of Public Health and Social Policy, she works on community-engaged projects related to reproductive health equity and acces...

Brian interviews Debbie Travis. Debbie created one of North America’s first decorating shows, Debbie Travis’ Painted House. This successful series was followed by Debbie Travis’ Facelift, From the Ground Up and All for One. She then hosted and produced La Dolce Debbie for the OWN Network about renovating her villa in Tuscany. Her writing career began with a series of design and decorating books ba...

Brian interviews Brad Bradford. Brad is City Councillor for Ward 19, Beaches-East York. Brad believes that as our city grows and prospers we must work hard to ensure the benefits are felt by everyone. By bringing a pragmatic, energetic and results-focused approach to local government, Brad supports community-led change throughout Beaches East-York. At City Hall, he serves as the Vice-Chair of the...

Brian interviews Senator Clément Gignac. The Honourable Clément Gignac is an economist with over 35 years of experience in the public and private sectors. Mr. Gignac held the position of Senior Vice-President and Chief Economist at iA Financial Group and Vice-President and Chief Economist for National Bank Financial. Mr. Gignac was MLA in Québec and Minister of Economic Development, Innovation and...

Brian speaks with Ron Butler. Ron of Butler Mortgages has twenty years of experience in the mortgage business, is a prolific writer of opinion pieces on the market and interest rates and we have a spirited debate where he argues we are already in a recession and housing prices are already down record levels, and we all need to adjust. Ron Butler talks about the real estate market, interest rates,...

Brian interviews Sami Kazemi. Sami, Principal at the architecture firm BDP Quadrangle, is driven by the belief that true innovation arises from design-focused problem solving, fueled by technology and business creativity. He oversees the delivery of significant master-planned and mixed-use developments, having played a key role in shaping Downtown Markham. Sami is currently leading several transfo...

Brian interviews Claudine Pereira. Claudine, known as the Pink Coach, works with entrepreneurs and organizational leaders through personalized coaching, training, and facilitated discussions to help them unlock their potential, lead effectively, and achieve their goals. In her book, "The 7 C’s of Leadership Mastery: Unleash the Leader in You!", Claudine shares essential qualities for successful le...

Brian welcomes on two guests for an election post-mortem. His first guest, Bruce Fisher, political campaign consultant, brings a wealth of experience, having advised two U.S. presidential candidates, four senators, and multiple members of the House. As a former member of President Obama’s urban policy advisory committee, Bruce offers a seasoned perspective on the campaign landscape and election re...

Brian interviews Michael Bociurkiw. Michael is a global affairs analyst, speaker and journalist in both print and live media. Michael Bociurkiw is a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and the Eurasia Centre specialist in Ukraine. Michael Bociurkiw talks tonight about the current state of war in Ukraine and elections in neighboring countries.

Brian interviews Bruce Fisher. Bruce has been a political campaign consultant to two US presidential candidates, four US senators, and many members of the house of representatives. He served on former president Barack Obama’s urban policy advisory committee. Bruce Fisher talks tonight about his prediction in a yesterday's provocative article: “The data tell the story: demography, voter registratio...

Brian interviews Dennis Mills. Dennis is a former politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth for 16 years, following many years of experience in the Prime Minister's Office. Beyond politics, he has been and continues to be a successful businessman. His latest book, "From the Wood Chair to the Green Chair", is packed with engaging stories and valuable lessons from his ca...

Brian interviews Amanda Cupido. Amanda is an award-winning podcast producer, TEDx speaker, author and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Lead Podcasting, an agency that produces podcasts for enterprise organizations. As an adjunct professor she helped redefine the radio courses at both Seneca Polytechnic and Toronto Metropolitan University. Previously, she worked as a radio producer, reporter and...

Brian interviews Jaime Watt. Jaime is the Executive Chairman of Navigator. He specializes in complex public strategy issues, serving both domestic and international clients in the corporate, professional services, not-for-profit, and government sectors. He is a long time political strategist. Tonight Jaime Watt talks about the US election and Trump. “For Trump: “Life was better — and more affordab...

Brian interviews Valeriy Kostyuk. Valeriy is a Ukrainian-Canadian producer with extensive experience in the entertainment industry, and is known for his focus on art and cultural projects. Throughout his career, he has led significant theatre productions, concerts, and exhibitions, working with renowned organizations like Starvox Entertainment, Lighthouse Immersive, and Theaturtle. In August 2024,...

Brian interviews Phillip Richardson. Phillip, CEO of Black Opal Property Advisors Inc., is the author of "Take The Step Ahead To Double Your Income" and co-author of "Negotiate Your Adversary Into Your Ally". Last week, he made a striking statement, writing, “The power of cultism is vividly on display with those who support Trump.” In this engaging and thought-provoking conversation, we explore a...

Brian interviews Tony Chapman. Tony, host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast and radio show "Chatter that Matters," is an award-winning advertising and communications expert. In the show, he shares his concerns about Canada’s current economic and political situation, while highlighting stories of people who persevere and thrive despite challenging circumstances.

Tonight, Friday, October 25th, at 6 pm on The Brian Crombie Hour the second guest I interview is Debbie Hall. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/M9VdGXsP3K4 . ALL my podcasts and videocasts can be accessed any time on my web site www.briancrombie.com which holds repository of all my shows. Debbie Hall is an author, storyteller, spiritual entrepreneur, meditation guide and I share with y...