The Conversations with Florid

We are constantly told that the cure for being stuck is just "working harder." But what if effort has nothing to do with it? In this episode of The Conversations with Florid , I sit down with Jerry Hall, founder of the 0 to 100 Mindset Experience. Jerry breaks down a brutal truth about success: You will never outperform your current self-image. We strip away the self-help fluff and get into the ra...

Most people hear the word "cybersecurity" and assume it is a massive corporation's problem. They think a simple compliance checklist means a system is secure. They are wrong. In this episode of The Conversations with Florid , I sit down with Rob Chaykoski—a lead security engineer and veteran cybersecurity professional—to strip away the tech jargon and face a harsh reality: our modern digital infra...

Seven episodes in, and I needed to have this conversation. No guest today. Just me. In this solo episode of The Conversations with Florid, I'm sharing the story I should have told on day one — why I started this podcast, what seven real conversations have taught me, and why I'm not stopping. I was scared to show my face. Genuinely. For a long time I sat on this idea, worried about what people woul...

Most people think of midwifery as an old-school practice. They don’t picture a City-Wide Hospital Lead who is simultaneously building a MedTech empire. In this episode of The Conversations with Florid, I sit down with Meagan Furnivall—City-Wide Lead for Midwifery at LHSC and the CEO of Revara Care. Meagan is living a dual life: making life-and-death decisions in the delivery room while patenting m...

Most founders think getting a government grant or VC funding means they've made it. They're wrong. In this episode of The Conversations with Florid, I sit down with Adam McNeill — founder of Founder Academy and one of the most honest voices in the Canadian startup world — to talk about the brutal realities of building a business that actually lasts. Adam has spent over 20 years watching founders m...

Are you tired of waiting to be discovered? In this episode of The Conversations with Florid, we sit down with James Smith, Founder & Head Coach of EQ Rockstar, to uncover the unfiltered truth about emotional intelligence, confidence, and identity. James breaks down his exact Core Identity Method™, explaining how mid-career professionals can transition from being completely "invisible" to unden...

What does it take to leave a successful career in 3D animation, move across the country, and launch a premium business in the middle of a pandemic? Join us as we sit down with Reid Lucier, the founder of Top Headshots, to deconstruct the blueprint of a successful career pivot and the mindset required to build a "Top 1%" brand from scratch. In this episode, Reid reveals the "messy middle" of his jo...

Join us as we sit down with Rashidi Kabamba, a leader who bridges the gap between high-level HR and the science of Music Therapy. In this conversation, Rashidi shares his unique journey from the world of robotics to becoming an architect of corporate resilience. We deconstruct the "1% Rule" for daily growth, the hidden power of music in managing high-stakes stress, and how to build a mindset that...

Join us as we sit down with Chris Kulbaba to completely rethink how we approach career growth and hiring. If you're still relying on a traditional resume to land your next big role, you might already be behind. In this episode, Chris breaks down why the standard resume is dead, introduces his game-changing "Core Word" strategy to help you stand out, and shares the powerful mindset shift behind his...

Welcome to the very first episode of The Conversations with Florid ! We are often told to succeed, but we are rarely given the blueprint. This podcast is dedicated to uncovering the habits, mindsets, and strategies of the "Top 1%"—the leaders and builders who have navigated the messy process of figuring it out. For our debut episode, we sit down with Raji for a deep dive into the "Big Tech" perspe...