The Lyons Den

Revolutionizing an industry. Forging a new path. Breaking barriers. All things that my guest, Carinne Chambers-Saini, has done. When she co-founded The Diva Cup with her mother back in 2001, they didn't realize the struggle they would have in front of them. Over a decade of being shot down, having doors closed on them and hearing no, they finally had a massive yes!  Now ranked...

Its not everyday you get to speak with the world's greatest female hockey player, but thats exactly what I got to do in this episode. Hayley Wickenheiser represented Canada at the Olympics five times, capturing four gold and one silver medal and twice being named MVP, and even one time at the Summer Olympics in softball. Hayley is a true trailblazer in every sense of...

"Sometimes when there is not a road in front of you, you have to make it yourself."   Today I am chatting with beauty empire CEO Tamanna Roashan, also known as @DressYourFace on instagram with over 2.5 million followers. She is an LA based makeup artist-turned-beauty mogul. She used her unique teaching talents and ethnically diverse artistry to create a full fledged beauty business...

Named Chatelaine's Women Of The Year, Jenn Harper is a strong and proud indigenous woman that is building a socially conscious beauty brand. Jenn and her family have lived through unimaginable tragedy, but Jenn has not only survived it, but come out to thrive.     Using her past traumas to fuel her entrepreneurial journey, she has created a company that is focused on empowering the lives of Indige...

Have you ever had a defining moment in your life? For Shanee Moret it was this. Her young daughter was very sick in hospital. It had been 12 days that she had been there by her hospital bedside when her phone vibrates, its 10:00PM. It was a text message from her boss that said "Its been nearly two weeks, we need you back at work, isn't there someone else that can stay with your daughter during the...

Today I am chatting with Spencer Miller. Spencer is a world-renowned motivational speaker, actor, author and former ambassador for Canada. In this role, Spencer has traveled the world telling his story while working with and motivating some great people from Princess Diana, Nelson Mandela, Prince and Justin Timberlake to athletes such as Georges St Pierre, Roberto Alomar and the Toronto Raptors. P...

Today I sit down with my wonderful friend Kelleth Cuthbert. In January 2019 Kelleth became a viral sensation while working the Golden Globes as a water girl. Within a matter of hours she was all over every major news outlet, millions of memes were being shared of her, fan accounts created and even paparazzi waiting in her driveway. She generated an estimated $12 MILLION worth of ad impressions for...

Dimitra Milan was only 11 years old when she started painting. By 15 her paintings were being sold all over the world and her work featured in the likes of Vogue. Dimitra paints strong protagonist women often incorporated with deadly animals. We talk about tapping into your creative genius, and how it’s possible for anyone to be an expert at any craft.  You can find more about Dimitra on Instagram...

Anthony Lacavera founded the wireless carrier WIND Mobile. WIND Mobile was acquired by Shaw Communications for USD$1.3 billion in December, 2015. Anthony is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, investor, author, producer and contributor on Bloomberg TV. Anthony has forged a reputation as a disruptive entrepreneur who has changed Canada’s communications technology landscape. He speaks candidly with me on hi...

McKenzie Richerson is a pastry chef turned humanitarian serving thousands of disaster relief victims in the caribbean. McKenzie dedicates her life to using her craft and passion to help others - but thats only part of her story. A few years ago McKenzie was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. Choosing to forgo conventional cancer treatments, McKenzie moved to the jungle where she studied hol...

"Get personal. Share your personal journey — the ups and the downs. Write it as if it’s a story but formatted so it’s easy to read." Swish Goswami is the master of story telling. He's used this talent to build his personal brand, and his businesses. At just 22 years old, he is a serial tech entrepreneur, currently serving as CEO of Trufan, a Toronto based startup helping some of the world’s bigges...

“We don’t have to allow ourselves to be defined by the labels imposed on us. We get to define ourselves.” - Lizzie Velásquez Lizzie Velasquez, 30, is a global motivational speaker, YouTube personality, anti-bullying activist and author. In December 2013, she took the stage at the inaugural TEDxAustinWomen event and gave a talk titled “How Do You Define Yourself?” that has garnered over 13 million...

What Ben Mudge has done both physically and with his business, would be hard for anyone. He is one of the top online personal trainers, with hundreds of thousands of loyal followers. But now, add in the fact that he has the terminal disease Cystic Fibrosis. A disease that makes it hard to just get out of bed, and has been compared to breathing through a straw.⠀⠀Ben has defied the odds, and doctors...

In 1996, Mohamad Fakih emigrated to Canada with next to nothing. In 2006 he purchased a nearly bankrupt shawarma restaurant after the owner begged him to invest. That purchase has turned into an 80-restaurant franchise globally, with close to $100 million dollars in sales this year.     

Big or small, we all get presented with different opportunities in life, but rarely do we fully capitalize on them. When we see an opportunity, it's up to us to grab it and run with it!⠀On this episode I chat with my fabulous friend Roxy Earle. She is all about grabbing an opportunity and capitalizing on it! Roxy is a former reality TV star, turned CEO and body positive activist. Roxy took the pla...

So you don't fit in a certain box, or the mould society sets for you? Break it! Andi Petrillo is a successful woman in the male dominated industry of professional hockey. She's a Canadian sports broadcaster that has broken boundaries through out her career. On this episode Andi and I talk about how to make it as a woman in a male dominated industry, finding your voice, all things hockey, cancel cu...

Ever feel like the world is crashing down on you? Yeah, me too. Ever wonder how this anxiety affects your performance? Same! On this episode I am joined by my good friend Paul Nadeau. Paul is a former police detective, hostage negotiator and international peacekeeper turned renowned author and TedX speaker. He spent more than 30 years working with victims of crime and perpetrators and learning fro...

 Mabel Lee is the founder & CEO of Velour Lashes. What started out as a hobby during law school, launched an international beauty brand coveted by celebrities such as Beyonce, Meghan Markle and Kim Kardashian. Mabel and I talk about building a brand, what it takes to be an entrepreneur, mental health as a founder and building a celebrity coveted brand.  Follow Mabel on instagram @mabelle_lee a...

My friend Pat Ness was an instrumental person when launching my first business. Pat helped me build my website, navigate SEO and implement key strategies that helped me to grow the company. He is a wealth of information in affiliate marketing, web design, creating residual income online, and building and scaling a business. He was one of my secret weapons when launching, and he is bringing all his...

I have a very inspiring story for you today, ladies and gents. Brandi Leifso was living in a women's shelter when she started her business. She went from having $15.00 to her name, to becoming a $15 million dollar CEO. Brandi shares her courageous story, some valuable wisdom and her tips to overcoming the odds.     You can follow Brandi on instagram @brandileifso  and her business Evio Beauty @evi...

Sam Humphrey is a New Zealand-born actor. He is best known for playing Charles Stratton in the hit film The Greatest Showman alongside Hugh Jackman. Sam was born with a rare genetic disorder called acrodysplasia. As a child he was also diagnosed with the inflammatory bowel condition Crohn’s disease and has spent a lifetime visiting hospitals and doctors’ offices for operations and tests, and was n...

Not only has he endured a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis, but after suffering an unimaginable series of traumas, including childhood rape by a family member, falling into what he calls a religious cult, an opioid addiction and several near death experiences, our guest Jamie has a hugely inspiring message about persevering and pushing through it all. Please Note: Jamie’s incredible story incl...

Adaleta Avdić started using instagram years ago to review products she just genuinely liked, she never expected it to become her full time career. She's gone on to garner over half a million loyal followers with no plans of slowing down. She shares her story with me, as well as some incredible tips to grow your own following.