Face2Face with David Peck

Listen in on another once in a lifetime interviews. Conducted in the prison S-21 where Chum Mey was held prisoner in the 70’s listen as he talks about his story, justice and why he feels he was one of seven people to survive the Khmer Rouge Killing machine. Chum Mey is one of only twelve known survivorsof the Khmer Rouge imprisonment in the S-21 Tuol Sleng camp, where more than 16,000 Cambodians w...

Bou speaks candidly about his time at S-21, forgiveness, Cambodia and revenge. You can read more about his story here Bou Meng: A Survivor From Khmer Rouge Prison S-21 Of 17000 prisoners held and tortured in the Khmer Rouge prison Toul Sleng (S21), there are only 7 known survivors. Bou Meng is one of the survivors. He lived to tell his story thanks to his skills as a painter. In 2003, he began to...

Eric talks a great deal about being an artist, self publishing and what it means to make a difference and whether or not comics can change the world and why stories matters. Eric Kim began his career in comics with Oni Press. He also illustrated Degrassi: The Next Generation Vol. 3, created the comic strip series Battle Academy, The Sidesteppers (which appeared in Owl Magazine), Streta (which was ...

Nina talks about her first job at DQ for a dollar an hour, why words are powerful, incremental change and why she challenged and then conquered the climb up Kilimanjaro. Nina is a popular Toronto-based international keynoter , workshop facilitator, speaker’s coach and bestselling author of Getting Passion Out of Your Profession . Dubbed by the National Post as, “One of Canada’s leading motivationa...

Don’t miss Kalyanee as she talks about her move from law to film making, how to remain hopeful, social change and the future of Cambodia. Check out this review of her new film oand its recent viewing in Phnom Penh. KALYANEE MAM (DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, & CINEMATOGRAPHER) Award-winning filmmaker, lawyer, and born storyteller, Kalyanee Mam, is committed to combining her passion for art and advocacy to t...

Phillip founded PUBLIC Inc. in 2008 to create innovative and scalable campaigns that would generate measurable social impact through fundraising, advocacy and volunteer engagement. As CEO, Phillip is responsible for developing campaigns and running the company. His twitter handle reads: public good creator, doer and designer. Check out PUBLIC at: www.publicinc.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Join us as Russ talks about public policy, advocacy and the old days; why he’s a Utilitarian and the notion of “de-skilling”. He talks about governments having lost their way, why you can’t not do what you know needs to be done and discusses how he defines poverty. Bio Russ Ford is the Executive Director for LAMP community health Centre in Toronto. Read his blog here: www.lampchc.org/blog Hosted o...

You can’t miss this interview as Deirdre talks about her passion for social justice, why she is a Catholic Lesbian and still loves Jesus. Deirdre Pike is a Senior Social Planner with the Social Planning and Research Council (SPRC) of Hamilton with a special interest in poverty elimination, equity, and inclusion. She is co-chair of the Hamilton Positive Space Collaborative and a leader in deliverin...

Michael is a social entrepreneur who’s been, “…trying, failing and figuring it out…” for years now. Listen in as he talks about how he won’t waste time, how he doesn’t think that common sense is all that common and why he has preferred seeing the world upside down from the age of three. Bio Michael Prosserman aka “Bboy Piecez” found his passion for break dancing at a very young age. By the time he...

Listen in as Doug tells us how seeing the film Lawrence of Arabia, at 9 years old, changed his life. You’ll want to hear about his new project Art Machine, why the energy on a film set can feel like it’s quickly turned to Molasses, how not to trip over your own preparation, and why it’s sometime better to burn crosses without a permit. Doug Karr has been creating original independent films since 1...

Check out today’s release as Nada talks about crazy ideas, wanting to give back, making a difference and changing the world. She is a Lebanese woman, born in Dakar and raised in Nigeria working with children in Sierra Leone. Nada is focusing on supporting kids by providing them with shoes, backpacks and food supplies where needed. Biography The Smiling Hearts Foundation was established in 2011 by...

Mark talks about Charles Taylor’s A Secular Age , post-secularism, why he loves movies, the political and the religious sphere and how we’re all to some degree still children of the enlightenment. Biography Dr. Mark Bowald is Associate Professor of Religion and Theology at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ontario and serves on the Board of Directors of Langham Canada and is the Theology Editor for...

Jason Lemieux Jason talks a great deal about the little things and how they can impact our health, our overall wellbeing and why sitting is now considered the new smoking. There are some great tips here for everyone and a metaphor or two guaranteed to meet you somewhere in the middle. Listen in and capture a little of Jason’s passion about holistic healthcare. You’ll be better off for it. Biograph...

Daniel Mullin Join us as Daniel talks about how philosophy is a practical discipline, how to live a reflective life, how we’re all natural philosophers, and why Mans Search for Meaning changed his life. Biography Daniel is an APPA (American Philosophical Practitioners Association) certified philosophical counsellor living in Toronto. He has a PhD in philosophy from the Free University (Amsterdam)...

Join me in this rare and exciting interview with one of Canada’s freshest and brightest writers. Julia talks about being a “ripe new radical”, how stories are the “equipment for living”, why her dinner table is so important to her and how her heroes journey’s have changed her life. Julia Moulden is a playful and seriously creative writer and content producer. She’s a public speaker, innovator and...

Listen in on Anthony as he talks about how he has remade himself over and over again. He’ll provide some insight on busyness versus getting things done, entrepreneurship, lateral career moves, metaphors and communication tools, and why if you’re going to dive into a task you better be willing to “live and breathe it” for awhile. Biography “As a corporate entertainer for over 25 years performing ac...

Listen in to this week’s podcast as Grace tells us about giving back and serving others. She talks about recognizing opportunities that we think are not possible, why all CEO’s should be entrepreneurs and how hope is mindset. You will be challenged and you will be encouraged. Grace has a delightful edge to her that is reminiscent of her advice. “Full out compassion. Full out competence. Full out c...

In this episode Ola talks about The Art of Islam and how important it is to include others in the conversation. She is a talented and passionate woman who wants to change the world. Biography Ola is committed to serving communities in so many ways. From her days within university and beyond, she has worked and volunteered in peace, mediation and human rights groups, student government and Canadian...

Gabe is one of the most interesting people I know. He’s a magician, auctioneer, writer, editor and publisher of books. Listen in as he talks about the history of magic and gambling, about cheating devices and how sometimes the gold is mixed in with the garbage. He’ll tell us why he does what he does, how he has peeked into the lives of famous magicians like Houdini , Jay Marshall , Harry Kellar ,...

In this podcast author, theologian and activist Brian McLaren talks about his new book We Make The Road By Walking . He speaks about the danger of weapons and economic systems that dehumanize, why we need a meta-discourse and how theology is often viewed as a construction of boxes that contain God. Biography Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and networker among innovative Christian...

Listen in and capture a little of Ben’s passion as he talks about social change, Newsana and how Ghana’s first free election changed his worldview and why journalism is a stepping stone to something greater. Biography Ben Peterson is the Co-Founder and CEO of www.newsana.com . He also serves as Co-Founder and Chair Emeritus of JHR (Journalists for Human Rights). Newsana, launched in April 2013, is...

Today’s interview is with the VP of development for the YMCA in Hamilton. Bryan talks about volunteerism, the joy of giving and why practicing generosity is important and how giving is really about us. He reminds us to think about our roles in the great disparity of the world and why we have to take the time to listen to our hearts. Biography Prior to his current career in philanthropy, Bryan deve...

“That Canadian Guy” has plenty to say – funny, relevant, likable and always engaging. Check out this podcast as Glen talks about our police state, the legalization of pot, and the difference within politics of leaders of leaders who are incompetent versus being evil. Biography Glen Foster has been one of the top comedians in Canada for nearly thirty years.   He didn’t just work the road; he’s one...

Listen in as Ieva pronounced (Yeva) talks about her passion for the environment, social justice and empowering women. She tells us more about what she believes to be the best ways to empower families around the world, the danger of dependency syndrome and why is it that men still run the world. Biography A young Indian boy once asked me, in a tremulous voice, where I am coming from. “Well, I am fr...

Jennifer is very busy working on a whole lot of different projects. Listen in today as she tells us why she is looking for something a little more genuine and authentic, why we have to keep people at the center, why we need more stories about “overcoming” and not just success and how people are coming together globally to demand change. Biography Jennifer Lentfer was named one of Foreign Policy Ma...