On The Brink Podcast

Dr. Braxton Nguyen is a chiropractor, clinic owner, and advocate for natural healing with over 20 years of patient care experience. He is the founder of Access Health Centers in Portland and Beaverton, Oregon, where his team helps patients recover from auto injuries, chronic pain, and structural imbalances—without surgery or long-term medication. Inspired by his own recovery from a career-ending s...

Tommy Kilpatrick is an author, speaker, and financial advocate recognized for his bold ideas that challenge traditional views on debt and banking. His work focuses on empowering people to question long-held assumptions about money and to pursue financial freedom through unconventional thinking. His journey began with the release of his debut book, which quickly captured national attention and led...

Dan J. Berger is an Israeli-American entrepreneur, author, and community builder known for creating ventures at the intersection of technology, hospitality, and human connection. He is the founder of Assemble Hospitality Group , a reimagined lodging concept designed to elevate the corporate retreat experience by blending hospitality, collaboration, and culture. Previously, Dan founded and scaled S...

Pete A. Turner is more than a storyteller—he is a truth-seeker shaped by extraordinary lived experience. A former U.S. Army counterintelligence professional, Pete spent over 70 months deployed in combat zones, conducting more than 1,000 missions outside the wire. Working face-to-face with locals, he navigated trust, culture, and survival to uncover the realities of war—who truly mattered, who coul...

Carey Mencarini is the Founder of IV Lounge Drip Bar and Wellness Spa and Owner of Liv Optimal Health and Wellness , an award-winning author, and a dedicated advocate for holistic health and well-being. Her journey in healthcare began in high school as a nursing assistant and evolved into a role as a medical assistant, gaining hands-on experience across diverse healthcare settings—from specialized...

Originally from Vancouver Island, Russell Floyd has called Prince George, British Columbia home since 2014. He is the owner and operator of Backcountry Blacksmiths , a mobile farriery business serving equine athletes and working horses across Northern BC. A 2003 graduate of the Olds College Farrier Program , Russell began his career balancing horseshoeing with guiding hunting expeditions in BC’s w...

Michelle Houston — Founder & Visionary, To Be Honest Beverage Co. Michelle Houston is the Founder and Visionary behind To Be Honest Beverage Co., where she’s redefining drinking culture with mindful, non-alcoholic functional spirits. Through her work, she invites people to explore the sober curious movement, discover a style of drinking that aligns with their lifestyle, and witness what it tak...

Rose G. Loops is a writer, researcher, and pioneering thinker at the frontier of artificial intelligence, where technology, ethics, and human experience converge. She began her career as a social worker, advocating for vulnerable populations and gaining intimate insight into the complexities of empathy, communication, and trust. That early work with people laid the foundation for her revolutionary...

Salvatore Tirabassi is a seasoned finance professional with over 24 years of experience turning financial complexity into strategic clarity for growing businesses. A graduate of both Harvard and Wharton, Salvatore spent 15 years in venture capital, gaining a rare insider’s perspective on what drives companies to succeed—and the challenges that often stand in their way. This experience gave him a d...

Michele Clarizio is a debut author whose journey to publication is as powerful as the story she’s written. Though her creative spark first appeared in a middle school art class, life took her down a practical path—earning a degree in International Finance and working in corporate America. It wasn’t until a quiet Mother’s Day afternoon with a good book that something shifted: she realized she didn’...

In this hard-hitting solo episode, John Brink sounds the alarm on the collapse of British Columbia’s once-thriving forest industry. Once the backbone of countless communities, the province has now become a graveyard of shuttered sawmills, lost jobs, and broken promises. Drawing on decades of experience in the industry, John unpacks how government policies, dwindling timber supply, and global compe...

Marianne Page has close to 3 decades of experience as a senior manager with McDonald’s - a business known for predictable performance - trusted by both its people and the billions of customers served around the world every day. Marianne has taken this knowledge and experience and applied it to build her own global small business, which is focused on helping business owners to achieve a consistent...

Joe Camberato is the visionary CEO and founder of National Business Capital , the nation’s leading fintech marketplace connecting entrepreneurs with fast, competitive financing. Through an intuitive online platform and a team of seasoned experts, Joe has helped thousands of business owners secure the funding they need to grow, from SBA loans and lines of credit to equipment financing and beyond. S...

In this episode of ON THE BRINK , we sit down with Emily McSherry, founder and CEO of Advize —a revolutionary career exploration platform helping students navigate their futures with clarity and confidence. From her roots in a small Texas town with no role models to earning her MBA at UCLA Anderson, Emily transformed her own career confusion into a mission-driven company that hit six-figure revenu...

Dr. Shanea Clancy is a powerhouse international speaker, forensic nurse, business strategist, trainer, consultant, and #1 International Best-Selling Author whose mission is to ignite purpose and possibility in every room she enters. Blending clinical expertise, executive insight, and lived experience, she equips audiences and organizations to master their mindset, lead with impact, and elevate bot...

Dr. Christiane Schroeter is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and Business & Wellness Coach who helps entrepreneurs achieve extraordinary results with small, strategic actions. With a Ph. D. in Health Economics, she is a Professor of Marketing, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at a top U.S. university and has earned international recognition for her research and teaching. She is the host of...

Born and raised in Prince George, British Columbia, Serena Sanghera is a shining example of leadership, service, and community spirit. A proud graduate of the University of Northern British Columbia—where she finished at the top of her class—Serena is now pursuing her dream of becoming a physician. With applications to medical school underway, she is focused on a future devoted to healthcare, comp...

Tina Coleman is the unapologetic voice behind the upcoming book 50 Fabulous and F*ckable , a fierce and empowering guide that redefines what it means to be a woman at midlife. Her mission is simple yet revolutionary: to help women approaching 50—and beyond—shed old narratives, embrace reinvention, and step boldly into the most vibrant, authentic chapter of their lives. For more than 20 years, Tina...

Dr. Cochran is a transpersonal psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, life coach, hypnotherapist, educator, social media personality, and author with more than 25 years of clinical experience. With a deep commitment to the health and well-being of her patients, Dr. Cochran takes a whole-person approach to mental health and wellness. She integrates traditional ego psychology, transpersonal...

Jeff Callahan, the founder of Become More Compelling knows exactly what it feels like to get stuck in your head. He used to have a stutter so intense he couldn’t even say his own name. Over the last 10+ years, he’s reverse-engineered more than 90,000 conversations, coached over 100 FAANG professionals, and built a system that helps people turn overthinking into social confidence. Jeff works with s...

Cam Beaudoin is on a mission to get powerful voices heard. As the founder of The Frequent Speaker , he helps authors, coaches, entrepreneurs, and executives land high-impact speaking gigs that most people don’t even know exist. His booking agency takes the guesswork out of speaking. No cold outreach, no endless pitching—just the right message on the right stage at the right time. From TEDx speaker...

Dr. Leah Kaylor is a licensed clinical and prescribingpsychologist who has served as the FBI’s sleep expert for over five years.   With a passion for optimizing human performance, she’s on amission to help others harness the transformative power of rest—because bettersleep shouldn’t be Top Secret.    Dr. Leah sharespractical, science-backed strategies on her YouTube channel, and her upcomingbook,...

John Fairclough learned leadership the hard way—even sleeping in a car through a Chicago winter. That crucible taught him more about people, resilience and alertness than any MBA ever could. Rejected, uprooted and on his own by his late teens, John transformed trauma into a playbook for authentic leadership—what he calls “Authenticship.” Rather than molding yourself to fit someone else’s rules, Jo...

In this urgent episode, John A. Brink dives deep into the biggest challenges facing British Columbia’s forest industry today — challenges he says are the toughest in his entire career. From the dramatic decline in sawmills since 2000 to the complex impact of government inefficiencies, unfavourable permitting processes, and hefty duties/tariffs, John breaks down what’s putting the future of the ind...

Rebecca Dahl is a Prince George resident who is helping organize and support the Saddle Up N Sort Event. Saddle Up N Sort is saddling up once again for another action-packed Ranch Sorting event at the British Columbia Northern Exhibition (BCNE) this August 15th and 16th in Prince George. Organized by Rebecca Dahl, this fast-paced equine competition has become one of the highlights of the Fall Fair...