Real Stories Podcast with Jordan Silvester

Season Finale – Jordan Silvester sits down with Chris Hanna, founder of All In Content and the All In Content Studio, for a deep dive into content, consistency, and building a studio that helps entrepreneurs stay visible. Chris shares the journey behind launching a dedicated content studio in Windsor-Essex, why most businesses struggle with visibility, and how batch creation solves the overwhelm o...

Jordan Silvester sits down with Sean Penhale, President of Spectre Financial, for a powerful conversation about money, mindset, entrepreneurship, and building wealth the right way. Sean shares how Spectre Financial is transforming the way Canadians think about mortgages, investing, and financial freedom — with real stories, real results, and a real commitment to helping people succeed. 🎙️ In this...

Jordan is joined by Michael Crawley , a Proctor Gallagher Certified Consultant with over 36 years of experience in mindset, goal setting, and personal transformation. Mentored by Bob Proctor, Michael has trained thousands to shift their paradigms and achieve meaningful results. He shares proven principles from decades of research and application, along with insights into Aerus and its award-winnin...

Jordan welcomes Frank Abbruzzese , a 37-year veteran of the Technology & Innovation sector. Frank specializes in long-term strategic planning for organizations of all sizes, covering cybersecurity, AI, disaster recovery, custom software, and digital transformation. Known as “The Connector,” Frank has built his reputation on bringing professionals together to create meaningful opportunities. Th...

Marriage is beautiful but it also can come with its challenges. This week we had the opportunity to speak with both Jessica and Tyler Terpstra about their marriage on the Real Stories Podcast. Lots of valuable lessons and honest truths included in this can't miss episode.

In this week's episode, it's a follow-up from last week. We're talking with Jessica Terpstra, covering her story, after her husband sat down with Jordan last week. Join us for an engaging story, with twists and turns, and lessons along the way.

Welcome back to another episode of RealStories, where we get to hear amazing storytime moments. This time, we're diving deep into personal stories and life issues through the power of conversation with this week's guest Tyler Terpstra.

We're back with another episode of Real Stories, diving into the world of business with Chris Hanna back as a guest, coming from his studio in Windsor. We discuss management skills and business tips, focusing on how to manage people effectively. As an entrepreneur, Chris shares insights on teamwork, hiring, video, and leadership.

Today, Cori turns the tables and interviews Jordan, getting him to open up on a lot of personal topics. It's real, open, and honest Jordan sharing many of the stories that have led him to where he is now. 

In this episode of Real Stories , Jordan and Cori Silvester sit down for an honest conversation about marriage — how it started, what they’ve learned, and how faith has been their foundation through every season of life. They reveal the humor, the heart, and the holy moments behind 17 years of building a life together. From a chance meeting at a charity golf tournament to a minivan proposal and ra...

In this episode of Real Stories with Jordan Silvester, we sit down with Nick Lucier, a Windsor native whose journey is anything but ordinary. From growing up on the streets of Windsor, working his way up in the hospitality industry, managing massive festival gardens in BC, to eventually making a bold career shift into mortgage brokering—Nick’s story is full of lessons on resilience, reinvention, a...

In this powerful episode of Real Stories with Jordan Silvester, we sit down with Ryan Giles, owner of RFG Plumbing, to explore his journey from a rebellious teen in Windsor to a business owner guided by faith, family, and integrity. 🎙️ Inside this episode: Growing up in a family of plumbers but resisting the trade — and why Ryan charted his own path first. Becoming a father at 17 and how it reshap...

In this inspiring episode of Real Stories with Jordan Silvester, we sit down with Danielle Wellings, CEO and Founder of ONESource Moving Solutions, to uncover what it really takes to grow a business from scratch and turn it into a trusted brand in Windsor-Essex and beyond. 🎙️ What you’ll learn in this episode: Why leadership means more than a title — it’s about vision, resilience, and accountabili...

What does it look like to live entirely by grace—and find purpose on a different continent? In Episode 8 of the Real Stories Podcast, host Jordan Silvester sits down with David Griffith, a former Canadian pastor turned missionary and educator, whose life journey has taken him from Chatham-Kent to the villages and classrooms of Africa. David opens up about faith, personal loss, identity crises, and...

What does it take to go from working factory shifts to building your dream home and a real estate portfolio? In Episode 7 of the Real Stories Podcast, host Jordan Silvester talks with Sean Baker, a real estate broker, property manager, and investor who transformed his life from a 9-to-5 grind to living his dream by the water with his wife—all in his 30s. Sean shares how he overcame fear, learned f...

What does it take to turn pain into purpose? In Episode 6 of the Real Stories Podcast, host Jordan Silvester sits down with Carrie Deslippe, Registered Massage Therapist and owner of Above & Beyond Massage Therapy Clinic. From her early dreams of becoming an animator to surviving a crushing elevator accident, Carrie’s story is one of resilience, healing, and finding deeper meaning in helping o...

What does it take to go all in on yourself—and build a business that helps others stand out? In Episode 5 of the Real Stories Podcast, host Jordan Silvester interviews Chris Hanna, founder of All In Content — a Windsor-Essex–based video and marketing agency that helps local businesses grow with high-impact video content and done-for-you social media strategies. Chris shares his raw and unfiltered...

🌍 From Greece and Belgium to Windsor, Ontario — this is what building a life, family, and business from the ground up really looks like. In Episode 4 of the Real Stories Podcast, host Jordan Silvester welcomes power couple Danny Zagas and Sarah Athanasia for a heartfelt, funny, and deeply inspiring conversation about life, love, and taking bold risks. 🎙️ In This Episode: How a sales pitch at a re...

In Episode 3 of the Real Stories Podcast, host Jordan Silvester welcomes someone very close to his heart — his wife, Cori Silvester — for a raw and powerful conversation about faith, trauma, motherhood, and redemption. 🎙️ What You’ll Hear in This Episode: How Cori found unshakable peace in chaos  What it’s like to face unplanned pregnancy and raise a child as a single mom The deep pain of loss, th...

Welcome to the kickoff episode of the Real Stories Podcast with your host Jordan Silvester! In this powerful first episode, Jordan sits down with Sean Santoro, a mortgage broker with TMG, who shares his inspiring journey from the oil fields of Calgary to building a thriving business in Windsor, Ontario. 💬 What you’ll take away from this episode: Why building relationships is the real currency of...

What happens when a physics major becomes a ballet dancer… and retires at 29? In Episode 2 of the Real Stories Podcast, host Jordan Silvester sits down with Justin Teeuwen, co-founder of Meta Excellence, to explore a life full of unexpected twists—from studying science and dancing professionally to building a business and embracing the power of mentorship. 🎙️ What You’ll Discover in This Episode:...