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"You're going to make it. It will be hard but I'm telling you, you're going to make it." In this episode of START, I spoke with Amar Panchal, Founder of Axis Axis Therapy & Performance in Toronto. We speak about both our stories hitting rock bottom, pushing through and coming out stronger. While growing up, Amar's life was not that of a typical high school student. The series of events that transpired escalated to unimaginable levels, causing mental health issues, friends committing suicide, many physical altercations, and ultimately the loss of his best friend. Left with a giant void and years of blaming himself, Amar fell in and out of depression, struggled with anxiety attacks, abused drugs, and almost took his own life, all while pretending as though everything was fine. Looking for ways to maintain his sanity, the gym became the light that helped him take back control of his life. Flash forward to the present – Despite the pandemic, and having a newborn at home, Amar decided to quit his six-figure salary to focus on his passion. Since then, Amar, now the Managing Director, expanded Axis Therapy & Performance and is now looking at expanding to a second location with a team of strong, like-minded therapists who are coached and mentored, not managed.

If you're struggling with your mental health right now, close your eyes.. and listen.

Inspired Action is about joyfully taking action that we may not have considered before. If you are in that moment - listen to this 10 minute inspirational meditation to refocus.

Let your tribe tell your story. Here is everything you need to know about being an influencer right down to how much money you can make, how to get genuine engagement, the quick route to paid sponsorships, the lies, the truths, and more.

“I am not who you think I am; I am not who I think I am; I am who I think you think I am ”.  When you're struggling to make a career choice and struggling to find your purpose, listen to this. Here is my story and I hope it helps you figure out your path.

Allow the next few moments to guide you through whatever you are looking for.

"CBD doesn't get you high, it gets you healthy." In this episode of START, I spoke with JT, CEO of Resolve CBD and Toronto Based Dancer. We speak about all things CBD and THC including what to buy, what it all means, the different forms, different uses, how it actually helps AND we also make some perfectly crisp hashbrowns. 

In this episode of START, I spoke with Steven Wong who is a serial entrepreneur. Here's a whole lot about Steven: Steven has over 30 years experience in film and digital video production, and his portfolio includes clients such as Tim Horton’s, LG, Volkswagen, Gatorade and many more. His coaching has resulted in high level championships for his roster of athletes including Elvis Stojko, Dion Phaneuf, Ashley Kaltwasser and Georges St-Pierre. Nike Performance Center also contracted his services for elite training protocols customized for Lebron James. There's more! Steven has been utilizing his customized system of social media monetization with select elite personal fitness brands (including Julia Gilas, Alexei Yashin and more) to create lifelong passive income structures.  He has also developed global partnerships with some of the world’s highest profile companies such as AEG, LA Kings, Florida Panthers, NHL Seattle, McDonalds, Tim Hortons, Pepsi, and many more! Steven is currently the COO of CAN-ICE and heavily involved in the hockey industry. He previously rescued HockeyShot from multi-year fiscal losses accepting the role as ‘SVP of Operations, Global Business Development and Brand Excellence’.  We speak about all of this and much more! 

“A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thought, so he loses touch with reality, and lives in a world of illusions.” In this episode of START, I spoke with Bryan Allan, Founder of Actify City in Toronto. We speak about controlling your thoughts and overthinking.     

5 minute deep focus when you don't know who you are.

"Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary." In this episode of START, I spoke with Marlie Goddard, Professional Dancer and Personal Trainer in Toronto. We speak about how to properly ditch your 9-5, how to create a source of stable income if you're just starting out 

"Self-defense is not just a set of techniques; it's a state of mind, and it begins with the belief that you are worth defending. In life, nothing happens to you. It happens for you." - Rorion Gracie  In this episode, I spoke to world class Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete, Nathan Dos Santos. We talk food, gaming, tournament rituals and Nate takes us through his BJJ focused life. Nate started his Martial Arts journey when he was 8 years old, it taught him discipline, self-confidence and provided structure in his life. Nate represents Team Canada and he has trained and competed in many different places around the world. Aside from competing, Nate teaches kids, teens and adults at Toronto BJJ. Nate wants to continue to compete at the highest level achieving as many titles as possible. He believes competition is the best way to test himself and push his limits. "Jiu-Jitsu is my exercise, it’s my stress relief, it’s my social time, it’s my alone time, it’s my meditation, it’s my art, and it’s my dream". - Nathan Dos Santos

Graduating during a pandemic... best way to graduate. It's already a struggle securing positions without a pandemic and you might feel hopeless, lost and just scared for the future. If you're a new graduate, this podcast is for you. Don't give up and here is some practical advice for securing employment if you've been up day and night submitting applications with no response.     

“How is it that music can, without words, evoke our laughter, our fears, our highest aspirations?” ― Jane Swan In this episode, I spoke to music producer Jason Arias. Jason produces beautiful ambient music I like to describe as #spacevibes. In this podcast, we listened to three of his new songs including Kalon which was just released! Jason tells us the story behind each of these songs. You can find Jason's music on Spotify, YouTube, YouTube Music and Google Play Music.

On April 3, I spoke to Lindsey Drennan who is the Founder and Photographer of We Get That and also the Founder of The Creative Juice . In this podcast, along with telling both our stories about how this is affecting us, we provide you with a few resources. 1. You can find the benefits you can get if you're a freelancer, gig worker or contract worker unemployed on: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/ei/cerb-application.html 2. Lindsey references an outstanding book for entrepreneurs and finance / taxes: https://profitfirstbook.com/ 3. Lindsey is also offering FREE social media audits where she will audit your social media content and provide you with suggestions and feedback: https://www.instagram.com/hellocreativejuice/

On this episode of START, I spoke to Lacey Mark from the Bachelor Season 21 and Bachelor in Paradise Season 4. Lacey spoke about her experience on the show, Reality TV in general and the importance of staying true to yourself and being authentic no matter what. Lacey's Instagram: laceymmark

We've all been there. "Stop worrying about what can go wrong, and get excited about what can go right."

We can all relate. Watch this if you feel jealous all the time and don't know why.

On this episode of START, I sat down with Cassie Drake, Founder of Influentielle, a business Mastermind support group for female entrepreneurs. Cassie didn't always live a fulfilling life. Cassie shares her story on how while traveling around the world for years and supposedly living the "dream life", she was actually her most unhappiest. After slipping into a dark depression, she sought to turn her life around and now empowers other women to do the same.   Resources for help:   Books: The Power of Positive Thinking, Psycho-Cybernetics, A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose,The Gifts of Imperfection Podcasts: THE episode that catalyzed it all for me: Help Me Be Me Episode 65, 116 & 84 Cassie's Instagram: @cassdrake 

Gym Anxiety: that self-conscious, confidence-vanishing feeling one experiences when faced with an intimidating, embarrassing, or potentially awkward situation at the gym. It often involves feelings of fear of being judged based on one’s fitness level and/or uncertainty involving equipment or classes." Listen to this if you don't want to be anxious going to the gym anymore.