The Second Act Podcast

Dick Frost is a blue collar social media legend who succeeds at everything he decided he wants to try. Tik Tok, Facebook, IG or podcasting, Dick knows that hard work, an incredible knack for getting the right shot and creativity unbound will lead him to more followers, more views and revenue in places that people never look. Since the last time he was on, so much has changed, I had to ask him to c...

Debra Kasowski had a family, a career and all the other markers of a great life. She had no real urge to look outside of what she knew, until she decided to start sharing her gift...the gift of herself. Now, as an author, podcaster, coach, wife and mother, she spends her time sharing her message with people, helping them make the most of their gifts. An incredible discussion about knowing there is...

Heidi Davis knew she was going to help people. As a recreational therapist, she had the skills to help the people who came to her, but as she realized she had more to offer, she took it to the people around her and she found a whole world that opened up to her.  It’s an incredible chat with someone who is just getting started! Check her out here Facebook Instagram  Music furnished by bensound.com...

Seth Anderson made some big changes. And he couldn’t stop! After moving from rural Alberta to work in a corporate setting, he continued to follow his calling, leading and mentoring people. Eventually, he shut down the corporate life altogether and dove headfirst into artist development. After hooking up with Blue Willow Entertainment, he’s been able to chase that dream down and it’s been an incred...

Frank King is a 10 time TedX Talk veteran who wrote for Jay Leno and works the cruise ship circuit up to 12 weeks a year, but as he will tell us, suicide is always on the menu. Frank talks about realizing that he lives with chronic suicidal ideation, to go along with his wicked sense of humour, and how he managed to turn a curse and a blessing into a career!  You won’t be disappointed in your choi...

Gideon Foster did what he was supposed to do. He got a job, went to work and pushed on into his mid-40’s. After a spiritual awakening, however, he decided that he needed to pursue his passion for music full time. Now, 10 years in, he has a lot of perspective on what goes into these choices. It's a great chat that has a lot of interesting pieces to it.  It won’t disappoint, please,  join us! Ch...

Heather Shtuka is a force of nature.  When her son went missing from a ski town in British Columbia in 2018, the idea that she would stop before getting closure never crossed her mind.  6 years later, her mission hasn’t changed.  She has morphed inti an author, advocate and still, mother looking for answers.  It’s not always easy, but her passion and drive is so inspiring, you have to listen to th...

Dr. Natali Mei has lived an incredible life to this point. Incredible success, finding out what didn’t work and managing to earn a doctorate, all while living all over the world! Eastern Europe, the US and now based in Rome Italy, Natali talks about putting the effort in when she knew she wasn’t on the right path.  She now helps people manage the same addiction demons that ravaged her life and she...

Eric Alper is a music biz lifer. You name them, he’s worked with them. He’s seen the industry go from cassettes and CD’s to fully online. He’s watched people rise and he’s watched them fall, and in his own words “No one knows anything!”  His look at the only industry he’s ever known is raw and unfiltered, but that’s the way you like it!  It’s an incredible chat with a guest we can only hope to bri...

Trev Leota has seen it all and done it all in the world of rugby. Championships and success has followed him everywhere he went, but just like everyone else, Father Time eventually caught up to him.  He needed to figure out what he was going to do, he knew he had more to provide the world.  He has found that purpose helping others who aren’t as fortunate as him, and he is just getting started on h...

You know Rob Wells’ work, it’s everywhere. Writing and producing for stars such as Ariana Grande, Nick Lachey, Justin Bieber and Nice Horse, his influence is ubiquitous in the Canadian and world music scene.  But a career in music isn’t a plug and play proposition. We chat with Rob about what goes into the perseverance and determination required to stay on course. Join us! Check him out here X (Tw...

We got Santa last year, and if you didn't catch it, here he is again. Check it out! Music furnished by bensound.com Co-Host & Executive Producer: Liam Kiteley gord@secondactpodcast.com

Jeffrey Eisen has a pretty normal first act. Take over the company business, have success, build it up, take on challenges and overcome them with a lot of determination and a little bit of luck.  Eventually, his body told him it was time for a change and he has found the fulfilment that the life of entrepreneurship was not providing. Join us! Check him out here Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram  Link...

This week we chat with engineer-turned-photographer Mauricio Flores and the conversation couldn’t have been more timely! Growing up in war-torn El Salvador, he knew he wanted to be an engineer, but it wasn’t until he got to Canada that he truly found his passion for creating tools to help others reach their goals. It’s the not the usual “technical-turned-artist” story, but he articulates his passi...

This week we have a really interesting guest, someone who has been on the radar for a long time, but she was destined to be episode #123!  Kehly MacDuff has an incredible story of perseverance through a tough upbringing, childhood sexual trauma, becoming a scholarship athlete in Canada and the US and bringing it all back together to be health and wellness coach running her own practice.  No shorta...

Aaron McGeough has already conquered the hospitality industry, with the ongoing success of his bar in Victoria BC, Hecklers.  A comedy club, Aaron realised that he was able to gather data and use it to help the comics that came through to widen their reach and after a little bit of convincing, he was able to make the dream of a second opportunity a reality.  Starting Good Little Robot with a comic...

Morgan Bosch thought she had it all figured out…until a summer of labour showed her she was just at the beginning!  Instead of going to university to be a teacher, she hit the bricks as a crane operator and has never looked back…only up!!  A great chat with someone who loves what they do, join us to visit with Morgan and what goes into a crane operators life! Check her out at Tik Tok   Instagram S...

Paul Langlois knew that he wasn’t done yet.  But when The Tragically Hip’s career was rocked by Gord Downie’s cancer diagnosis and subsequent passing, it really seemed like it was over.  Bearing down on the prospect of his musical output being curtailed was all he needed to gather up some pals and start playing again, and he was shocked about what came about.  An album of new songs, inspired by hi...

Amanda Keeles had success by any measure…except her own.  She knew that all the money in the world couldn’t put the fire inside of her out, so she finally embraced it and doubled down on herself.  Many difficult decisions and countless hours later, it’s all coming together. A new album, a band and a tour, everything she thought she wanted is coming to fruition, and she tells us all about it.   Che...

Richard Kaufman is an incredible storyteller with an equally incredible story. Almost kicked out of the military a second time by 23, he watched 9/11 happen in real time and dedicated himself to service. He has since gone on to write a book, create a podcast that serves as his vocation, as well as creating clothing lines and many other side bar activities that allow him to create the life he wants...

Sabrena Morgan has quite a story. Using meth at 13, a full blown addict in her 20's, a mother, realtor, divorcee, clean for chunks of time before ending up with a 9 year federal rap and having to make some real tough choices. Now, out on home confinement, she is telling her story and helping others is her goal. We're here to help! Check her out here . Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Medium Mus...

D Jay McGrath can tell you all about expectations. Moving away at 15 to play hockey, getting drafted to the WHL and coming home to a hero's welcome when anxiety and depression had completely derailed his career. He didn't have anywhere to turn, so he shut himself off to the world, retreating into drugs and alcohol to quiet his inner-monologue. Just over a year ago, he decided to make a cha...

Peter Young met the woman of his dreams. She was smart, athletic, pretty and, most importantly, a woman of faith. Peter just knew that he was going to marry her and live happily ever after. He had no idea that her and her family were under the control of a man who had an incredible grasp on them and wasn't about to let go. A harrowing tale of love, loss and bewilderment, Peter joins us to talk...

This one is a little bit different. Riley Amos is a little bit different.  Engaging, brilliant and a man of the world, Riley has taken roughnecking all over the world and made a story you have to hear to believe.  Running an energy company, drilling contractor, managing projects all over the world, and he still has time for shows like ours.  This one won’t be for everyone, but the people who know…...

Rob Schremp is a name lots of hockey fans will recognize, even if they don’t place him.  He was a highly touted first round pick of the Edmonton Oilers who, after working his way through the league, has found an incredible purpose spreading the game around the world.  Currently in Hong Kong developing the Chinese program for the world stage, Rob comes on and is honest and gracious about his journe...