The Bouk

Jabari Arthur is a former Vanier College Player of the Year, University of Akron Hall of Fame wide receiver, and two-time Grey Cup champion with the Calgary Stampeders. Born and raised in Montreal, this young football standout left behind everything familiar to chase his dream of playing NCAA Division I football. Far from home, he was forced to grow up fast—learning to navigate setbacks, adapt to...

What if the 40 time didn’t tell the full story? In this episode of The Bouk Podcast, Elie Bouka sits down with Nate Beauch—President’s Trophy winner, first DB selected in the 2024 CFL Draft, and a leader built from grit, film, and quiet conviction. They dive into what it means to play fast without needing to run fast, the difference between being vocal and being heard, and how discipline, self-tal...

In this powerful episode of The Bouk Podcast, Elie sits down with longtime RDS analyst and former football player Didier Orméjuste. From his early football days in Montreal to being cut from the CFL and rebuilding his life through media, Didier opens up like never before. They dive into: • Losing yourself after football • Reclaiming identity through health and discipline • Navigating the business...

After 20 years with one team, Mark Killam was told he wouldn’t be returning. What followed was a personal reset, a professional transformation, and a return to the CFL as a head coach—this time, ready to build something new. In this episode of The Bouk Podcast, Mark opens up about: Getting let go after two decades in Calgary Holding it together for his family while feeling everything inside The le...

From the streets of Saint-Michel to a national championship, Jhony Verrone learned early that if you don’t work for yours… no one else will. But what happens after you win? When the crowds are gone, and the high wears off? In this episode of The Bouk Podcast, Jhony sits down with Elie to talk about the grind, the identity crisis that follows success, and how coaching gave him a new purpose. They b...

What if your performance didn’t define your worth? In this episode of The Bouk Podcast, Elie Bouka sits down with Sandra Wigg—a mental performance coach, speaker, and mentor to high-performing athletes and leaders. They explore what it means to pursue excellence without losing yourself, how to stop chasing external validation, and why grace, vulnerability, and identity are the foundation for true...

No safety net. No excuses. Just work. In this episode of The Bouk Podcast, Elie sits down with Jeff Humphreys—a now creative strategist, business owner, and former DJ.  Jeff’s story is all about betting on yourself, navigating failure, and building momentum through pure work ethic and gut instinct. From getting fired on a Sunday afternoon to building a successful digital business and production st...

Claude Vilgrain’s journey is one of resilience, discipline, and leadership on and off the ice. A standout in junior hockey, he became one of the first Black players to represent Canada on the international stage before making his mark in the NHL. Facing adversity, pressure, and high expectations, Claude developed the mindset that helped him thrive in professional sports and later in business. In t...

From Gambia to Sweden. From football to business. From adversity to leadership. In this first episode of The Bouk Podcast, Elie Bouka sits down with Doctor Cassama, a former All-Canadian football standout whose journey is a testament to resilience, adaptation, and self-belief. Born in Gambia and raised in Sweden, Doc entered foster care at a young age, navigating a world where trust was hard to bu...

The Bouk Podcast isn’t just another interview show—it’s a platform for real stories and real conversations with people who’ve lived it. From the highs to the lows, we cover sports, career paths, business, and life beyond the spotlight. www.boukaperformance.com