The Coffee with Crainer Show

This episode features John Fairley, an active philanthropist, college executive, and on-air personality! John is the Vice President of Communications & Community Relations at St. Clair College and also the Founder & Host of YourTV's Face to Face Show. Listen in as John shares his experiences in both communications and philanthropy.

Is a career in Real Estate the right fit for you? On this episode, Dan Gemus, CEO of The Dan Gemus Real Estate Team unpacks his experience as an agent, investor, home builder, and home centre owner and also shares his tips for success in this competitive industry.

This episode features Rakesh Naidu, President & CEO of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and Founder of AyeWork Inc. Rakesh enlightens us on how businesses in Windsor-Essex have adjusted during the pandemic and shares his own personal experience as an entrepreneur.

This episode features Mike Kakuk & Lisa Williams, Co-hosts of AM800's The Morning Drive, the #1 Morning Show in Windsor-Essex! Both Mike and Lisa have been co-hosting the show for 17 years and will have plenty of insights to share with those interested in discovering more about the broadcasting industry.

This episode features Shane Kennedy, an accomplished senior leader, formerly the VP of Southwestern Ontario at TD Canada Trust. He has recently joined The Co-operators as a Financial Advisor. Watch this interview to unravel Shane’s insights into how you can pave a path towards a C-Suite position in an organization.

Brian Masse is the Member of Parliament for Windsor-West and has held his seat since 2002. He has served 16 years as vice-chair of the Canada–US Inter-Parliamentary Group, co-chaired the All-Party Border Caucus, and chaired the NDP Auto Caucus. Today, he is the Critic for Innovation, Science, Economic and Development and Critic for Great Lakes. During this episode, Brian shares how he has continue...

Jodi Butts is no stranger to the Windsor-Essex region, graduating from the University of Windsor and serving on their Board of Governors. Jodi is also a lawyer, health system executive, entrepreneur, and board director for many organizations including Canada Goose Inc., Aphria Inc., Dot Health, and Bayshore HealthCare. She is also the Chair of the World Health Innovation Network and Aereus Technol...

Joining this episode is Chuck Kelly, the President & CEO of Movati Athletic. Movati Athletic first started in 1997 and since has built 16 premium fitness clubs across Ontario with over 100,000 members. Listen to this episode to learn how Chuck scaled his business into one of the largest premium fitness clubs in Canada.

Joining this episode is Diane Reko, the CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors of Reko International Group Inc. Diane is a first-generation Canadian and role model for aspiring business leaders and those interested in the field of STEM. This interview shares the unexpected moments throughout her career and the leadership knowledge gained along the way.

Joining me on this episode is Jennifer Jones, the forthcoming President of Rotary International in 2022. Jennifer shares the story of how she first began volunteering, her growth from community service, and goals as President. For more information about Jennifer and her accomplishments, please visit: https://bit.ly/3kFb8zC

Joining me on this episode is Windsor Star Columnist, Anne Jarvis. Anne has been a journalist and opinion columnist for the Star since 1990. She has gone on to win both provincial and national newspaper awards and continues to cover many of Windsor's top stories.

Joining this episode is Windsor's Chief of Police, Pamela Mizuno. This interview discusses her role as the first female Chief of Police for the Windsor Police Service and what leadership is in Law Enforcement.

Joining me on this episode is Ontario NDP Leader, Andrea Horwath. Her early political career started as a Councillor for the City of Hamilton. She is now the first woman to lead the Ontario New Democratic Party. This interview discusses the challenges, triumphs, and experience she has gained along the way.

Ari Freed is the owner of Freeds of Windsor - Canada’s largest independent clothing store for men and women. This episode discusses how Freeds has evolved over their 91 years of business.

For almost two decades, Chris Taylor was an industry-leading entertainment lawyer representing Canadian music royalty from Gordon Lightfoot to Avril Lavigne to Drake. Today, Chris is the Global President of Music at eOne. This live stream discusses Chris' journey to lead one of the largest independent music brands in the world.

This episode discusses Richard Peddie's leadership journey to lead one of the largest sports and entertainment companies in North America, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment. During this interview, we go in-depth about the importance of leading with strong visions and values.

Joining the Coffee with Crainer Show is Janice Kaffer, President & CEO at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. During this episode, you will hear various leadership lessons and learn how a hospital operates during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about Janice, please read her biography at  https://www.hdgh.org/janicekaffer

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Kim Willis, Director of Communications & Mental Health Promotion at Canadian Mental Health Association Windsor-Essex. On this episode, Kim shares important tips on how young professionals can improve their mental health and well-being. For help, please visit  https://windsoressex.cmha.ca/  or call the 24-Hour Crisis Line: 519-973-4435.

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Mayor Aldo DiCarlo of Amherstburg. Mayor DiCarlo wears many hats in the Windsor-Essex community. He is currently in his second term as Mayor, a Physics Laboratory Coordinator at the University of Windsor, and also a Director for the Windsor Police Services Board, Essex Energy Corporation, and Essex-Windsor Solid Waste Authority. In this episode, Mayor...

Joining the Coffee with Crainer Show is Tony Smith. He is highly knowledgeable in the areas of motivation, team building, tactical fitness and combat readiness. Tony served as a police officer with Windsor Police Service for over 18 years leading the Tactical Response Unit. In 2018, Tony resigned from Law Enforcement and now leads the Garage Gym as the Founder and Head Trainer. This episode shares...

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is  Lowendco . Lowendco first started in 2017 as an Instagram page selling unique vintage pieces. As they expanded, they began to mix in modern streetwear and high-end fashion items. After growing their online community to over 9000 followers, they were able to open a storefront located in downtown Windsor. In this episode, Lowendco shares their story and...

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Noah Campbell, a Computer Science student at the University of Windsor wrapping up the last semester of his program. Throughout Noah's time in University, he has been able to make valuable connections including: Co-founded WinHacks, implemented the BlackBerry Bootcamp program at the University of Windsor, and leveraged partnerships with Google, BlackBe...

This episode features Ron Giofu, an Editor and Reporter for the River Town Times. The River Town Times is an independent newspaper based in the town of Amherstburg. Ron has been a Journalist for over 25 years and is no stranger to working long hours to get the job done. This episode discusses Ron's experience as a Journalist and also provides an understanding of what it's like to be a Journalist i...

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Gordon Orr, the CEO at Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. Gordon is responsible for the regions' official destination marketing organization. He has been a part of the hospitality and tourism industry since 1987 and continues to be a champion for the Windsor-Essex community. In this episode, Gordon shares insight and advice to those interested in a ca...

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Irek Kusmierczyk, a newly elected Member of Parliament representing Windsor-Tecumseh. Irek is also a former City of Windsor Councillor who served three terms representing Ward 7. This episode discusses some of Irek’s first impressions and lessons learned so far into his career as an MP.