On The Brink Podcast

Evan is the co-founder of Canyon Pickleball and a proud corporate dropout. In early 2024, he left the corporate world to create a mission-driven pickleball brand focused on getting outside, staying active, and giving back. https://bit.ly/EvanKuterbachPodcast Canyon Pickleball donates a portion of its sales to the National Park Foundation and ships all paddles in sustainable packaging. The brand is...

Jenn Johnson has been an ER nurse in Canada for many years. Through those years, she was bullied and had to leave jobs because the toxic people she was working with were never dealt with, so she decided to move on. Full podcast link: https://bit.ly/JennJohnsonPodcast Jenn takes us through three different times she was bullied and how she dealt with each one based on her past experiences and how sh...

🎙️ ON THE BRINK: BC Forest Industry in Crisis In this special solo episode, John A. Brink dives deep into the challenges facing the British Columbia forest industry. With 50+of years of first-hand experience in British Columbia, John explains the complex history of the softwood lumber dispute, the impact of ongoing tariffs and duties, and what this means for the future of Canadian forestry. Join J...

Dr. Tracy Gapin is a board-certified urologist, world-renowned expert in men’s health and performance, and the founder of the Gapin Institute, the global leader in High-Performance Health. With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Gapin has dedicated his career to empowering executives, entrepreneurs, and athletes to optimize their health and achieve their fullest potential through personalized, cutti...

Alex Mackenzie is a world-renowned standup comedian from Prince George British Columbia. He is currently in Prince George as the final stop of the Hungry For Laughs Comedy Tour, which is this Saturday, November 23rd at the CN Centre. Grab your tickets for the show at https://bit.ly/HungryForLaughsPrinceGeorge Alex’s journey to becoming a comedian is anything but traditional. At just 18, he earned...

Lauren’s expertise has been featured in Authority Magazine, SD Weekly, LA Tribune, and Thrive Global. Podcast link: https://bit.ly/LaurenFieldsPodcast Her TEDx talk, “The Space Between Falling and Getting Back on the Horse,” which garnered over 50,000 views, highlights her powerful story of overcoming Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and insights on resilience and self-reinvention, grounded in her mas...

Matt Taylor began his journey in strength training just before his 13th birthday when, weighing only 99 pounds, he decided to pick up a barbell. Quickly captivated by the pursuit of strength, he discovered powerlifting—a sport that not only resonated with him deeply but also revealed a talent he never knew he had. A few years later, Matt set a national squat record and won his division at the Powe...

As a NASA engineer, Bob Greska is a pioneer in the field of carbon nanotechnology with a background in aerospace engineering. His journey from engineering to health innovation led him to found Carbon60, Inc., where he developed Greska's Carbon 60—a unique, solvent-free supplement. But Bob's expertise goes beyond just a product. He has an in-depth understanding of how nanotechnology can be harnesse...

Brent Marshall’s journey from humble beginnings to industry powerhouse is a story fueled by resilience, passion, and an unyielding drive to make a difference. Full Podcast Link: https://bit.ly/BrentMarshall Growing up in the small town of Hope, BC, Brent learned the value of hard work early on. His parents juggled multiple jobs—his mother as a homemaker and his father as a miner and butcher—often...

Shaun West is a Business Coach, Consultant and TED X Speaker. He is a results-driven business coach passionate about helping organizations achieve sustainable growth. Leveraging his background as a former Paratrooper and Security Professional, he has earned the trust of some of the world’s most influential individuals and organizations. After successfully transitioning from military service to the...

Taylor Rizzo is the Founder of Rizzo Health Fitness. She is also. a Certified Personal Trainer & Holistic Nutritionist. Taylor Rizzo founded Rizzo Health Fitness in 2023 to empower women and moms in achieving their health and fitness goals. As a certified personal trainer and holistic nutritionist, she specializes in postpartum fitness, weight loss, and nutrition for women dealing with hormona...

Vin has faced a profound journey through crippling anxiety, panic attacks, and intense depression. For a long time, he felt trapped in a state of victimhood, perceiving only darkness. Eventually, Vin recognized the impact of his beliefs on his well-being, which led him to a transformational shift in his mindset.   He began exploring ways to take ownership of his life and became someone who activel...

Kim Mosiman is a woman smack dab in the middle of her second act: Her children are grown and joyfully living lives of their own. She enjoys writing, traveling, and perfecting her technique in her new role as NaNa. She is a certified nutritionist and personal trainer who closed her small boutique gym in 2017. She thought she was ready to retire and fade into the sunset, but the sudden career change...

Bill Campbell is the owner of Bill Campbell Photography, a renowned photography business based in Prince George, BC. He offers a broad range of services, including commercial and lifestyle photography for businesses, Tourism Boards, fine art prints, branded calendars, and captivating blog and written content. A father of two and an avid outdoorsman, Bill is passionate about hiking, mountain biking...

Since 1974, immigration lawyer Andy Semotiuk has helped over 10,000 clients with various legal problems. Andy Semotiuk is an authority on the topic of U.S. and Canadian immigration, writing articles for Forbes as well as speaking internationally on the subject. As a member of the bars in Ontario, British Columbia in Canada and New York and California in the United States, Andy is well versed in bo...

Jamie Waller is dyslexic and a serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, and investor. Growing up in London’s East End, teachers told Jamie he wouldn’t amount to anything. However, he benefited from the supportive efforts of the Imps Motorcycle Display Team and the Prince’s Trust. Despite leaving school with no qualifications he started multiple businesses, became a multimillionaire in his twenties and...

Steve Anderson is an expert in strategic risk and business growth. Drawing on decades of experience in the insurance industry, he wrote The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has become a Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestseller. With hundreds of thousands of followers, Steve has been handpicked by LinkedIn as one of the world's most influenti...

Philip Pape is the voice behind Wits & Weights , a Top 25 nutrition podcast that’s transforming lives. He's also a trusted nutrition and lifestyle coach for high-performing professionals. But success wasn’t handed to him—it was earned through dedication and experience. Learn more about Philip and his phenomenal podcast by visiting https://podcast.witsandweights.com/ Philip is a husband, a fath...

Kristal DeSantis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Austin, Texas, known for her expertise in relationships, trauma work, and sex therapy. With a focus on supporting first responder couples and addressing men's issues, Kristal offers a unique therapeutic approach rooted in understanding male psychology and the challenges faced by men in contemporary society. Her development of Th...

Dr. Pete is a certified mental performance consultant through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology. He is an active member of state & national psychology associations, serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Clinical Sports Psychology & and is a frequent contributor for multiple media outlets. Dr. Pete is also a best-selling author. The discussions around mental health and h...

Dane Johnson is the Founder/CEO of Crohn’s Colitis Lifestyle and a Holistic Nutritionist specializing in reversing Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dane’s story ignited through a life-threatening case of Crohn’s/Colitis which nearly took his life December 2014. Since committing his life to natural healing he has remained surgery and medication-free while eliminating IBD symptoms. To date, D...

Vivian Martin was born and raised in the lower mainland of British Columbia.  Shortly after graduating from high school, she moved throughout the province, then found her place in Prince George where she has lived since 1985.  She is married and now enjoying retirement.   Vivian has had a life-long love of photography, and into her adult life she has continued to study and work with photography an...

Juanita Wheeler has coached over 100 TEDx speakers in addition to CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors, researchers and change-makers to deliver presentations worthy of their great ideas. Juanita is a public speaking coach, speechwriter, the CEO and Head of Curation at TEDxBrisbane and the Founder of Full & Frank. Juanita has over two decades of speaking experience, is an Adjunct Lecturer at the Unive...

Olia is a Certified Global Professional in Human Resources, boasting extensive expertise in people development, HR strategy, Learning and Development, Business Strategy, and Diversity and Inclusion. A distinguished alumna of Harvard Business School, Olia has made her mark as the founder of Transformers Academy. Her dedication to empowering individuals and organizations through transformative educa...

Andrea Tang is a purpose driven leader and fundraising executive known for building high-performing teams and transformative philanthropic initiatives. As the Chief Executive Officer at Variety - the Children’s Charity, Andrea leads the organization in service of its vision to build a more inclusive world where children of all abilities have equal opportunities to thrive. Andrea previously served...