The Keeping It Positive Podcast

It was such a special opportunity to record Episode 48 with the incredible Véro! This conversation was filled with so many meaningful topics. We talked about growing up in Sudbury, how she got her start with Tutor Doctor, helping grow the family business, entrepreneurship, community involvement, finding a healthy work-life balance, building strong relationships, working with others, and different...

 I can’t thank Justin enough for taking the time to join me and share a little bit of his story. From starting in the restaurant industry as a cook to becoming a co-owner of one of the most successful restaurants in Sudbury/Northern Ontario, The kouzzina, and now preparing to open The mazi Sudbury in the coming weeks, his journey is truly inspiring. In this episode, we talk about a little bit of e...

I know it’s been a few weeks since the last episode, and I sincerely apologize for the wait. But I can honestly say this episode was worth every minute. Some conversations stay with you long after they end, and this was one of them. For nearly an hour and forty minutes, I had goosebumps. Brandon Edwards is someone who truly understands what leadership, purpose, and impact are all about. His perspe...

This Episode was so much fun to record. I can’t thank Elissa enough for taking the time to do this. Having a friend like her is truly special, and seeing everything she accomplishes on a day to day basis is incredibly inspiring. In this episode, we talk about her journey so far as a firefighter, her university hockey career, her passion for running, and how that passion recently led her to running...

This episode will be dropping this week, and it was truly such an honour and privilege to spend some time with the one and only Ryan Hutton. We are incredibly lucky to have someone like Ryan serving our community as a police officer. His passion for helping others, his leadership, and the way he carries himself make such a positive impact on so many people around him. In this episode, we dive into...

Allison did absolutely amazing in this episode. Anyone who knows her knows she truly has a heart of gold. We had such a great conversation about her journey in music, chasing her dreams, going after what you want, connecting with people, and the power of having the right attitude. Her passion and authenticity shine through in everything she does. When you’re around her, you simply cannot help but...

This week’s guest, Guy Villeneuve, is another truly amazing human being. He is a wealth advisor and the owner of Villeneuve Financial Consulting. In this episode, we talk about a little bit of everything, growing up in Sudbury, his journey into the financial services world, his philosophy in business, and his experiences along the way. We also dive into some of the most rewarding parts of his care...

This week’s guest is another truly amazing individual, Rick Mackenzie, Managing Partner in Group Benefits at Gold Leaf Financial Group. Rick and I have been good friends for a long time, and he is someone I look up to tremendously. He is one of the hardest-working people I know, someone who gives so much of his time and energy to our community, and above all, he is simply a remarkable human being...

To know this guy is to absolutely love him. Wherever he goes, his attitude, personality, and demeanor are contagious in the best way possible. He is the definition of an uplifting person. Will is, hands down, one of the best people you’ll ever meet. His smile, kindness, and generosity truly make the world a better place. People gravitate toward him because of the genuine way he carries himself. He...

 I truly can’t thank Sara enough for such an incredible experience. Being around her is extremely special. Her personality and character are so uplifting, and she brings such great energy wherever she goes. She has already accomplished so much in her life, which is both inspiring and incredibly impressive. In this episode, we talk about a little bit of everything. We start by discussing her experi...

I can’t thank Bryan enough for taking the time, this was such an unbelievable conversation. His mindset, perspective, and attitude are absolutely incredible. Bryan is truly a shining light in this world and in our community. Everywhere he goes, he shows love for Sudbury and makes people feel appreciated. The way he carries himself, with humility, gratitude, and generosity, it is something special....

Back at it this week with another great episode! Whoever knows Sarah loves Sarah. She’s a ball of amazing energy and a true example of positivity, she always sees the good in people and in every situation. In this episode, we talk about a little bit of everything: her career path, world traveling, motherhood, and the wisdom she’s learned along the way. She’s probably one of the funniest people I’v...

Whoever knows Rob knows that when you talk with him, you’re talking to a pure soul. The way he carries himself, the way he treats people, and the way he makes people feel whenever he’s around, it’s so special. He’s such an amazing guy with an incredibly caring heart. Wherever he goes, he brings kindness and so much good. Whatever he does, he goes all in!

This week’s guest is usually the one doing the interviewing, but this time, the roles are reversed. He is the perfect example of putting yourself out there, connecting with anyone, and giving the greatest gift of all: your time. He treats everyone with genuine respect and spreads kindness wherever he goes. You can find him anywhere with a smile on his face, sharing joy simply by being who he is, a...

JP absolutely crushed it. The perfect guest to start the new year! When you think of genuinely good hearted people who are truly making a positive impact in everything they do, JP is one of the first persons that comes to mind. I’m beyond grateful to call him a friend and a role model. His mindset is all about giving your best, believing in yourself, and knowing that anyone can make a difference....

This episode was absolutely amazing and so much fun to create. It was incredible to catch up with such an amazing human being. Kevin is a phenomenal producer, director, and actor, but even more impressive is the person he is. We first met when I was chosen to be featured on an AMI production, Mind Your Business, a series that highlights disabled entrepreneurs and how we overcome challenges. From t...

Back at it this week with another extraordinary guest, Ryan Catton! In this episode, we dive into a bit of everything: his career journey and what led him to Ionic Mechatronics, his passion for coffee and becoming a co-owner of Old Rock Coffee, family, life, and so much more.

This week, we have another great guest on the podcast, they just keep coming. It was an absolute honour and privilege to have the opportunity to chat with the amazing Dania Johanson. We talked about a bit of everything: her university experience, her incredible career thus far, teaching the Championship Selling course at Laurentian University, and her perspective on what it takes to be successful...

Time flies when you’re having fun. We have an amazing guest joining us, the one and only Cole Dinsmore. I was so blessed to have had the opportunity to go to university with this incredible human being. I’m so excited to catch up with him and reminisce about our university days. I’m also looking forward to hearing about all of his success and talking about his journey throughout his career. Cole i...

It’s an honour have this amazing individual as a guest on this weeks podcast. Mike has been a dear friend since my university days. I don’t think I would be where I am without him. He made my university experience so much more memorable. He always had my back, and helped me anyway he could. I am forever grateful for his friendship. I have so much love for him. It’s amazing to see all of the succes...

I’m incredibly honoured to have the opportunity to sit down with such an inspiring individual on this week’s podcast. Mike Commito is truly one of a kind, a man driven by passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to everything he takes on. His energy, heart, and dedication are contagious. In this episode, we dive into his remarkable journey, from his impactful work with Cambrian College, to h...

I think anyone who knows this guy loves this guy, he’s the definition of a glue guy, so to speak. Wherever Al goes, you’ll find him with a smile and hear his contagious laugh from a mile away. He’s someone who genuinely cares about others, so selfless and kind-hearted. We talk about a little bit of everything, what shaped him into the person he is today, his hockey career, his profession, and so m...

I’m so grateful that these two amazing guys agreed to be guests on the podcast. Jeff and Scott are two people I look up to a tremendous amount. In this episode, we dive into Mine Rescue in general, their positions with Ontario Mine Rescue, and why the work is so important. One of the main reasons I wanted them on this podcast is because they are both tremendous individuals, people who care deeply...

This week’s guest is another incredible human being: Jordan Pennington! We first met during our time at Laurentian University. I was giving a speech at the residence banquet when Jordan received an award for his outstanding initiative. In his first year, he brought back and created the university’s campus emergency response team to ensure that students living in residence would feel safe at any ti...

This week’s guest is an extraordinary person and an ambitious business owner. I’ve had the privilege of building a friendship with this amazing guy in university as we took the same program. Ty has had an impressive career thus far, and he’s just getting started. From an outstanding academic background to working with the Edmonton Oilers, he has now gone on to run multiple businesses, including re...