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Living Your Dreams Episode 16 with Frederica Black Living your dreams podcast is a platform for listeners to learn from entrepreneurs what opportunities and challenges they faced as they turned their passion into a business. The podcast show, for now weekly and soon to be daily features a diverse group of inspiring guests. These entrepreneurs, creative types,  musicians, and athletes share the secrets they use to outperform, outwork, and outhustle their way to the top. These are but a few of the examples used to show you what's possible once you pursue your dreams We see our mission as pretty simple: To connect, inspire and to elevate.

Julie Brar is a certified Health and Life Coach with a certification in Plant Based Nutrition from Cornell University. She has also taught yoga and meditation for fifteen years and has four certifications for teaching. With her company Balance Life with Julie she works to help people start to make healthy habits that stick. She coaches individually as well as in group programs that she created. Her hobbies include doing yoga, HIIT training, and riding her motorcycle in the summer months. She is a big animal lover and has 3 dogs and one cat.

Since beginning his comedy career in 1996, Jean Paul has travelled extensively across Canada, the U.S., the Caribbean, the U.K. and South Africa performing at such legendary venues as the Apollo in New York, and the Comedy Store in London.  He has been featured on CTV, Comedy Network and Kevin Harts LOL Network, performed at the prestigious Just For Laughs, the Halifax and Winnipeg Comedy Festivals. Jean Paul has also opened for Russell Peters, In Living Colors’ Tommy Davidson, Tracy Morgan and Jeremy Piven to name a few. Jean Paul is also a talented comedic writer.  He has received a Gemini Award for Best Writing in a Comedy Series and a Canadian Comedy Award for “Pretty Funny Writing in a Television Series.”  He co-wrote the opening monologue for the 2017 Junos, as well as the pilot episode of Ninjamaica, an action-packed anime featured on the Teletoon Network.  Jean Paul was also a principal writer for the Gemini-award-winning Global TV series Da Kink in My Hair and A Russell Peters Christmas. He’s currently working on reprising his first sold out live theatre stand-up performance show “!*@? Pardon my French” for 2019.

Lenworth nelson is a yoga instructor, Personal trainer and teaches various fitness classes ranging from a dance inspired workouts to bootcamps. He has worked in the fitness industry for many years after leaving his career in marketing. Len has been an inspiration for yogis and participants along his journey. Living your dreams podcast is a platform for listeners to learn from entrepreneurs what opportunities and challenges they faced as they turned their passion into a business. The podcast show, for now weekly and soon to be daily features a diverse group of inspiring guests. These entrepreneurs, creative types,  musicians, and athletes share the secrets they use to outperform, outwork, and outhustle their way to the top. These are but a few of the examples used to show you what's possible once you pursue your dreams We see our mission as pretty simple: To connect, inspire and to elevate.

Jeffery Driscoll has worked in the fitness and wellness industry for over 20 years. Developing a passion for fitness through general Aerobic style classes, he ultimately began to explore, pilates, yoga and finally martial arts. Starting as an instructor, Jeffery ultimately became a master trainer with canfitpro, delivering Fitness instructor Specialist certifications, Personal trainer certifications as well as CPR and BODY SHRED certification trainings. Jeffery also certifies new yoga and Pilates instructors through EAST TO WEST YOGA AND PILATES. Jeffery’s love for working with people and clients of all ages, have evolved into work in public community centres, and the creation of his own fitness and wellness company called WarriorZenfitness. Jeffery, his associates and employees provide trainings at condominiums, schools, and other rented spaces throughout the Greater Toronto Area. The services his company provides ranges from personal and small group personal training, mediation sessions, yoga classes, therapeutic thai massage and  aqua fitness trainings that combine a connection to fitness, martial arts and spiritual healing. His company will continue to be committed to bringing health and wellness to all people, from all ages, abilities, genders and walks of life for many years to come.

Ian Andre Espinet is a Proficient marketer, graphic designer, social media specialist, entertainment impresario, public speaker and lifelong community activist/leader.   Ian is a Graphic Designer and Creative Director - Black Star Graphic Design & Communications An Event Producer - Iconic Arts and Entertainment (formerly Ian Andre Espinet Entertainment And with over 2 decades of combined expertise in various areas of business with an excellent understanding of the overall operations of a company, Ian is a well rounded business professional.

Nicole is a wilderness adventuring free soul, with a camera and big plans to change lives with powerful imagery. After working in basically every realm of photography from weddings to real estate, Nicole ditched her day job to pursue an entrepreneurial path of her own design. She now specializes in photographing intimate portraits of women - creating images in the moments when her clients feel fully free and fully alive as their most authentic selves. If you were to check out her instagram you’d see that the concepts of self-care and self-love are in her daily vocabulary. Her career has given her a unique perspective on human psychology and seen first-hand how something like a photograph can create an incredible shift in our self-perception. She has recently begun teaching workshops that educate others how to use neuroscience to master their mindset and understand a deeper sense of self-love. With a studio opening in the new year, Nicole is thrilled to give her clients a space where they can celebrate themselves, be made into art, and dance shamelessly in their underwear. She can’t wait to share all the goodness she has discovered in her life to help others fill their own cups too.

Roxane Tracey, visual artist and poet is the owner of Fresh Paint Studio.  Her dream is for Fresh Paint Studio to be a creative community space that inspires a love for creating art while bringing out each person’s inner artist. Roxane is the creator of self-entitled ‘Poetic Art’ – a creative fusion of inspirational poetry and vibrant art images. For over 10 years, Roxane has exhibited her Poetic Art and engaged audiences throughout Canada and the US. Roxane’s work is currently reproduced as vibrant originals, prints, greeting cards, books and wearable art. Her inspirational line of greeting cards and prints are currently distributed throughout the US and Canada and can be found in various gift stores, bookstores and other commercial outlets.  Her original artwork can also be found on the walls of Canadian universities.

Roseline Mouana managed crisis communications at Global Affairs. The volume and intensity of this job, topped with harassment and discrimination in the workplace, led to a major burnout. Rose became a mess. Her stress levels were disproportionately high, causing her nervous system to rule her entire body. Her symptoms were debilitating, and she suffered from hyper-ventilation, heart palpitations, anxiety attacks, loss of memory, insomnia, depression, vertigo, loss of balance, candida, migraines, piercing earaches, and over-exhaustion. Her doctor issued five different prescriptions, and wanted to hospitalize her so she could recover. Knowing very well how experimental pharmaceuticals can be, Rose decided to escape the rat race and take healing into her own hands. Her background prompted her to test the benefits of yoga and enroll in 500 hours of teacher training, where she studied with masters from India and Tibet. She also became extremely disciplined with food, surpassing what she thought were healthy habits, and eliminating anything that increased stress in the body.  Rose completely regenerated her body, transformed her life. Rose pursues her passion toward food and healing as a private chef and yoga teacher. She empowers clients to be completely autonomous toward their own health, helping them master stress, trauma and other imbalances through yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and optimal meals. Roseline Mouana is now sought after as a yoga teacher, workshop facilitator, public speaker, and private chef. Living your dreams podcast is a platform for listeners to learn from entrepreneurs what opportunities and challenges they faced as they turned their passion into a business. The podcast show, for now weekly and soon to be daily features a diverse group of inspiring guests. These entrepreneurs, creative types,  musicians, and athletes share the secrets they use to outperform, outwork, and outhustle their way to the top. These are but a few of the examples used to show you what's possible once you pursue your dreams We see our mission as pretty simple: To connect, inspire and to elevate.

Spawn    and Geezer is a darkly comedic, 13 by    ten minute episode web series and vlog that    follows the antics and    eccentric relationship    of    an aging hipster-ish and cantankerous    black father, and his gay, mixed race,    non-binary, depressed, high school dropout    child.    The show captures their struggles to    understand each other and the eye-popping    insanity surrounding them. Spawn and Geezer is produced by: Filmmaker, actor, performance artist and house dad, Louis Taylor is an industry professional with over thirty years of experience under his ever-loosening belt. He has worked as a director, dancer, writer, producer, acting coach and trainer. His award winning films have screened at over twenty-five film festivals including: the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), the Venice International Film Festival, Hot Docs and Palm Springs International Film Festival. They’ve aired on the CBC, Bravo, and Czech TV. Altair Pflug-Taylor, Lou’s gay, non-binary, perpetually exhausted 20-year-old high school dropout. Bitingly sarcastic, and occasionally kind, they bring a youthful, fresh, and insightful voice to the project. Altair was considered one of the most talented high school musicians in the city, playing baritone and alto saxophone. They studied film and music at the Etobicoke School of the Arts before opting out of the education system. Faking it for all it’s worth, Altair rarely let’s folk see beyond their quick witted and engaging front. Plagued by anxiety, panic attacks and crippling mood swings, Altair is determined to do all they can to rise above the swamp of depression pulling them down. Living your dreams podcast is a platform for listeners to learn from entrepreneurs what opportunities and challenges they faced as they turned their passion into a business. The podcast show, for now weekly and soon to be daily features a diverse group of inspiring guests. These entrepreneurs, creative types,  musicians, and athletes share the secrets they use to outperform, outwork, and outhustle their way to the top. These are but a few of the examples used to show you what's possible once you pursue your dreams We see our mission as pretty simple: To connect, inspire and to elevate.

Kerri Russell-Channer owner & founder of Russell Aquatics Swim School started the company at the age of 17, an idea  initiated through a Small business Summer Company program for young entrepreneurs. In the Spring of 2004 Kerri started the school teaching lessons in her parents backyard and grew the business each summer. After attaining her Early Childhood Education Degree from Ryerson and Bachelor of Education degree from York University, kerri decided to take the leap and expand Russell Aquatics into a full time, year-round business. Kerri & her sister Kristi who stepped in after year two operated at an indoor hotel pool in Markham. In the spring of 2018, Russell Aquatics opened a dedicated facility in the Markham East area, custom designed for swimming instruction and family interaction.   Kristi & Kerri feel incredibly blessed to have created such an amazing team of over 50 instructors and since its opening, Russell aquatics have taught tens of thousands of children the importance of learning how to swim.

DT began his career in Toronto and made the hip hop pilgrimage to New York city. It was under the guidance and mentorship from Spice of ‘Platinum Dreamz’ that DT gained the knowledge and skills needed to perilous music industry. Fueled with persistence, passion and drive, DT’s hustle has not gone unrewarded. To date the Toronto based artist has done features with and opened for Migo Domingo, Bonnie Godiva, Ludacris, Chief Keef, Karl Wolf and many more. DT has performed all over North America, the Caribbean and Europe. DT is more than a rapper, he is a visionary. In this podcast you will learn how an independent artist like DT has networked his way to able to travel extensively through his music and the skills he developed that can be used in any type of business.

Benjamin de Graaf is family man, lover of sports, action movies and community advocate he is also a musical connoisseur/curator, event strategist and Managing Director for DJElegance.ca, Deejay services. Benjamim performs in a variety of setting across the GTA providing entertainment and DJ services to people in all types of settings Benjamin De Graaf is a big believer in events that support community and young people.

This week on Living Your Dreams features Barb Takeda. As an Intuitive Reiki Master/Teacher and practitioner, Barb utilizes sound, essential oils, crystals and empowerment coaching. Building upon her strong desire to inspire, to motivate and to empower, Barb created a signature bi-monthly event, “Create Your Exceptional Life”. This event by women – for women is the fulfillment of Barb’s vision to demonstrate to women how they can use their pain as the pedestal to finding their purpose and their exceptional. As a Reverend/Officiant, it is also Barb's joy to offer her services for wedding, baby christenings or celebration of life services. Living your dreams podcast is a platform for listeners to learn from entrepreneurs what opportunities and challenges they faced as they turned their passion into a business. The podcast show, for now weekly and soon to be daily features a diverse group of inspiring guests. These entrepreneurs, creative types,  musicians, and athletes share the s

Welcome to episode 2 of LIving Your Dreams. Hosted by Lennox Cadore, this podcast interviews entrepreneurs who decided to follow their passions to make it their business. This episode is with artist Sabine Ehgoetz, wellness and mindset coach.