Starborn Labs

16 law school rejections. One yes. That one yes built a 30-year career. Winston Sayson, KC went from immigrant teen in Surrey to one of British Columbia's most decorated Crown prosecutors — and the first Filipino-Chinese Canadian ever appointed King's Counsel. But the title is only half the story. In this episode of Starborn Labs, Winston sits down with us to talk about the part that doesn't make...

Manuel Pizarro was a law enforcement officer when 9/11 reshaped his life. Four years later, he became the first Canadian to summit Everest solo without support from Camp 6 — then did it again two years later. In this episode, Manuel opens up about what the mountain actually demands of you, surviving 12 hours near the summit when things went wrong, the emotions climbers bury on the way up, and how...

What happens when a patient is told by doctors they'll never walk or talk again — and then they do? In this episode, Ignacio sits down with Claudia Dagnino, a Registered Clinical Counsellor based in Vancouver with over 18 years of experience and a Master's in Counselling Psychology. Claudia is the only practitioner in Canada certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), a Certified SP Hypnosis Prac...

What does it really mean to serve your community through real estate? In this episode of Starborn Labs, we sit down with Darcy Schlechtleitner—founder and team lead of Rethink Real Estate Group at Stonehaus Realty—to explore the mindset, business philosophy, and family values behind building a real estate practice that puts people first. Darcy leads a dynamic, multilingual team fluent in nine lang...

The body keeps the score of every hour you sit. In this episode of Starborn Labs, we sit down with Carolyn Dalton, Stretch Therapist, Breathwork Facilitator, and Co-Founder & CEO of The Stretch Space in Vancouver, to explore the intersection of desk work, fascia, and the nervous system. While long hours at the computer are now the norm for entrepreneurs, founders, and knowledge workers, the ph...

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Starborn, I sit down with filmmaker and creative strategist Jasim Haider to talk about what happens when you get close to fame – and then watch your life spiral down. We dive into ego, identity, and the quiet crash that can come after the highs of recognition, and how Jasim rebuilt his path through film, music, and service to others. We also get into the craft...

What does it truly take to go from homeless to millionaire? In this episode of Starborn Labs, we sit down with Sir Darren Jacklin (ROC)—a corporate trainer, investor, and global philanthropist—to explore the remarkable journey, business principles, and mindset shifts that enabled extraordinary success. Darren's path spans homelessness, personal reinvention, and building a portfolio of world-class...

What separates exceptional customer service from the ordinary? In this episode of Starborn Labs, we sit down with Tory Wiwchar—an educator, consultant, and experience designer—to explore the art and science of creating memorable customer experiences. Tory's diverse background spans luxury hospitality, marketing management, entrepreneurship, and education, giving him unique insights into what makes...

As AI transforms the business landscape, one question remains: Are soft skills becoming obsolete, or more critical than ever? In this inaugural episode of Starborn Labs, we sit down with Andrew Woods to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and human connection in modern business. While AI automates tasks and processes data at unprecedented speeds, the ability to communicate, empathi...