Mission Critical with Lance Chung
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Episodes: 124
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Behind every great company, every groundbreaking idea, and every game-changing innovation, there’s a leader on a mission. Welcome to Mission Critical with Lance Chung—the show where we break down the blueprints, the bold moves, and the battle-tested playbooks of today’s most impactful leaders. From CEOs and founders to artists, designers, and athletes, we’re talking to the visionaries who build, innovate, and lead.
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Kim Chi (Drag Queen, Entrepreneur): Drag, Identity, and the Future of Beauty
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Laura McGee (CEO, Diversio): Here's Why DEI Programs Are Here to Stay (Re-Release)
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Richard Schmidt (CEO, Ryde:): The Future of Functional Wellness
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Brenda Ha (Co-founder, AFC Toronto): The Soccer Mom Who Became a Sports Team Owner
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Teresa Resch (President, Toronto Tempo): Building Canada's WNBA Legacy
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Andre De Grasse (Olympian): Longevity, Legacy, and the Pursuit of Greatness
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Jennifer Meyer (Founder, Jennifer Meyer Jewelry): Celebrity, Influence, and Building a Jewelry Brand with Staying Power
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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David Zilber (Food Scientist): What Fermentation Can Teach Us About Collaboration, Control, and Creativity
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Maggie Kang (Filmmaker, Kpop Demon Hunters): On Representation, Flawed Heroes, and Owning Your Power
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Dax Dasilva (CEO, Lightspeed): What the Amazon Taught Me About Leadership
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Yung Wu (Co-founder, CILAR): Seizing Opportunity in a Time of Turbulence
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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How to Build a Global Sports Nation
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Is Canada Ready to Host the 2026 World Cup?
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Diana Matheson & Anastasia Bucsis: Canada's Power Couple Redefining Women's Soccer
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Jesse Marsch (Head Coach, Canadian Men's National Soccer Team): Shaping Canada's World Cup Legacy
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Jenn Harper (Founder, Cheekbone Beauty): "Why CAN'T We Build a Billion-Dollar [Beauty] Brand?"
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Lesley Hampton (Fashion Designer): Building an Indigenous Fashion Brand with Purpose
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Andrea Grand (Co-founder, Barbet): Leading a Purpose-Driven Beverage Brand With Impact
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Rachel Wong (Co-founder, Monday Girl): Rewriting the Networking Playbook for Women
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Shayla Stonechild (Founder, The Matriarch Movement): What Can Digital Spaces Learn from Indigenous Teachings?
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Latoya Nugent (Head of Engagement, Rainbow Railroad): Fighting for the Future of Queer Refugees
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Jonathan Van Ness (Queer Eye): Queer Joy as Resistance
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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David & Kavi Moltz (Co-founders, D.S. & DURGA): Building a Cult Fragrance Brand Through Scent, Storytelling, and Scrappiness.
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May 29, 2025 |
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Carinne Chambers-Saini (CEO, Diva): Menstruation, Censorship, and the Fight for Women’s Health
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May 21, 2025 |
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Anna Lambe (Actor, North of North): From Nunavut to Netflix, Meet TV's New North Star
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May 14, 2025 |
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Ben Barry (Dean, Parsons School of Design): How Fashion Shapes (and Shifts) Masculinity, Power, and Politics
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May 09, 2025 |
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Chau Lui (Co-owner, Paris Jewellers): From Immigrant Roots to a Canadian Jewelry Empire
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May 01, 2025 |
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Jennifer Flanagan (CEO, Actua): The Culture War on Science—and How to Push Back
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Susan Yara (Co-founder, Naturium): From Skincare Influencer to $355M Beauty Founder
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Stacey Aglok Macdonald & Alethea Arnaquq-Baril (Filmmakers): Reclaiming the Arctic Narrative
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Sebastian Picardo (CEO, President; Holt Renfrew): Are Department Stores Still Relevant?
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Samantha Reusch (Executive Director, Apathy is Boring): Why Aren't Young People Voting?
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Laura McGee (CEO, Diversio): Here's Why DEI Programs Are Here to Stay
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Joanna Griffiths (Founder, Knix): Why Building a Brand Isn’t Enough—You Need to Start a Movement
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Lily Li (Investment Counsellor): How Philanthropy is a State of Mind and A Daily Practice
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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Jake Karls (Co-Founder, Mid-Day Squares) - How Being An Entrepreneur Is Like Being A Professional Athlete
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Eric Chong (Chef): The Realities Of Running A Fine-Dining Restaurant
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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Eva Chin (Chef): Reshaping the Future of Chinese Cuisine
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Yung Wu (Co-Founder, CILAR): How Embracing Each Other's Differences Is a Strategic Advantage
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Omar Gandhi (Founder, Omar Gandhi Architects): Can Architecture Shape Who We Are?
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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Evelyn Chick (Founder, Evelyn Chick Projects): Turning a Pandemic Pivot Into a $1 Million Hospitality Empire
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Sasha Plavsic (Founder, ILIA Beauty): How a Clear Vision Led to Clean Beauty Success
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Janet Zuccarini (CEO, Gusto 54 Restaurant Group): How to Preserve Culture Through Food
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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Emily O'Brien (Founder, Comeback Snacks): How a Stint in Jail Led to an Entrepreneurial Success Story
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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Connie Lo (Co-founder, Three Ships): Building a Beauty Empire from a $4,000 Bootstrap
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Piper Gilles (Olympic Figure Skater): An Olympian's Guide to Overcoming Adversity
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Madelyn Chung (Founder, The RepresentASIAN Project): Amplifying Asian North American Voices
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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Emerance Maschmeyer & Geneviève Lacasse (PWHL): Love, Leadership, and Women's Hockey
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Takashi Murakami (Artist): An Icon's Perspective on Art in the 21st Century
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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David Shoemaker (CEO, Canadian Olympic Committee): The Unifying Power of Sport
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Brooke Lynn Hytes (Drag Queen): Why We Need Drag Culture Now, More Than Ever
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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Laurie May (Co-founder, Elevation Pictures): How Do Independent Films Amplify Diverse Stories?
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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Mark Williams (CEO, Toronto Symphony Orchestra): What Does the Orchestra of the Future Look Like?
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Leonard Brody (Co-founder, Caravan): Is a Celebrity Partnership Right for Your Brand?
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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Jens Grede (CEO, SKIMS): How to Build a Celebrity-Driven Legacy Brand
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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GLORY Features: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Cybersecurity with Leigh Tynan
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Dec 21, 2023 |
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Coco Rocha (Model): Lessons from the Catwalk on Success, Self-Advocacy, and Mentorship
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Nov 23, 2023 |
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Dr. George Soleas (CEO, LCBO): How to Embrace the Spirit of Lifelong Learning
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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Lauren Chan (Model, Entrepreneur): How Can We Champion Inclusive Beauty in Style?
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Barbora Samieian (Co-founder, Sundays): Is Vancouver a Hotbed for Talent, or What?
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Michael Preysman (Founder, Everlane): Does "Sustainability" Need a Rebrand?
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Jenn Harper (CEO, Cheekbone Beauty): How Can We Adopt an Indigenous Approach to the Business of Beauty?
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Stuart Lombard (CEO, ecobee): Do Smart Thermostats Really Make an Environmental Difference?
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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Jay Baruchel (Actor): Does Canada Have an Identity Problem?
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Ashley Alexis McFarlane (Omi Woods): What Will the Heirlooms of the Future Look Like?
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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Paddy Cosgrave (CEO, Collision): What's the Most Important Discussion We're Having in Tech Right Now?
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Jun 29, 2023 |
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Reetu Gupta (Ambassadress, The Gupta Group): The Hospitality Industry Needs More Diversity
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Allana Harkin (Comedian): How Can We Wield Comedy as a Tool of Activism?
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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Domee Shi (Director, Pixar): How Can We Embrace a Transformational Mindset?
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Feb 28, 2023 |
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Fatima Zaidi (CEO, Quill Inc.): How Can Podcasts Boost Business for Brands?
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Leah MacNab (Managing Director, NBA Canada): How to Lead a Sports Organization With Empathy and Impact
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Nov 03, 2022 |
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Ian Rosen (President, Harry Rosen): How to Lead a Family Empire Into the Future
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Oct 27, 2022 |
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Khushboo Jha (CEO, BuyProperly): How to Fast Track Your Path to Homeownership
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Sep 22, 2022 |
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Brad Wilson (CEO, Ace Hotel Group): How Can Hotels Foster Cultural Communion?
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Sep 01, 2022 |
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Rami Atallah (CEO, SSENSE): How to Influence Culture Using Technology
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Aug 18, 2022 |
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Ryan Serhant (Founder, SERHANT.): What Will the Real Estate Brokerage of the Future Look Like?
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Jul 28, 2022 |
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Jonathan Van Ness (Founder, JVN Hair): How Can We Be Better Allies for the Queer Community?
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Jun 23, 2022 |
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Marcus Samuelsson (Marcus Samuelsson Group): A Chef's Recipe for Success
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Jun 09, 2022 |
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Bruce Mau (Founder, Bruce Mau Design): How to Design Your Best Life
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May 26, 2022 |
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Jeanne Beker (Journalist): How to Fight For Your Own Opportunities
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May 05, 2022 |
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David Gilboa (Co-founder, Warby Parker): How to Visualize Industry Transformation
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Martin Basiri (CEO, ApplyBoard): Why International Students Will Be Key to Our Pandemic Recovery
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Apr 07, 2022 |
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Erin Elofson (Head, Pinterest Canada): How to Engineer Positive Change Into Your Business
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Mar 24, 2022 |
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Shiza Shahid (Founder, Our Place): How Can We Create More Seats at the Table for Others?
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Mar 10, 2022 |
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Matt McGowan (General Manager, Snap Inc. Canada): Was Pokémon Go Onto Something or What?
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Feb 24, 2022 |
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ENCORE Justin McLeod (CEO, Hinge): How Can We Use Data to Crack the Code on Dating?
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Wes Hall (Founder, The BlackNorth Initiative): How Long Does It Take to Create Meaningful Change?
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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ENCORE Aurora James (Founder, Fifteen Percent Pledge): How Can We Create More Shelf Space for BIPOC Brands?
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Feb 03, 2022 |
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Tata Harper (CEO, Tata Harper Skincare): How to Build a Beautiful Brand from the Inside-Out
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Jan 27, 2022 |
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Paul Davison & Rohan Seth (Co-founders, Clubhouse): What To Do After Capturing Lightning in a Bottle
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Jan 13, 2022 |
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Tan France (Queer Eye): How to Walk Into a Room With More Confidence
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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Johanna Rief (Head of Sexual Empowerment, WOW Tech Group): What Can the Business of Sex Toys Teach Us About Empowerment?
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Dec 16, 2021 |
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Noura Sakkijha (CEO, Mejuri): How to Build a Buzzy D2C Brand
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Dec 02, 2021 |
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Penny Oleksiak (Olympian): How to be Unapologetic About Your Success and Ambition
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Nov 18, 2021 |
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Jen Rubio (CEO, Away): How Can We Better Support Parents at Work?
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Nov 04, 2021 |
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Chris Hadfield (Astronaut): What Can Astronauts Teach Us About Stress Management?
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Oct 21, 2021 |
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Kyle Dubas (General Manager, Toronto Maple Leafs): How to Manage a Team of Elites
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Oct 07, 2021 |
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Aurora James (Founder, Fifteen Percent Pledge): How Can We Create More Shelf Space for BIPOC Brands?
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Erin Bury (CEO, Willful): Everything You Should Know About Getting a Will
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Harley Finkelstein (President, Shopify): How Are You Future-Proofing Your Business?
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Aug 05, 2021 |
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Jeanne Gang (Founding Principal, Studio Gang): How Can Architecture Be Used as a Force for Social Change?
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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Kayla Grey (Anchor, The Sports Network): How Can We Learn to Say Yes to Ourselves?
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May 27, 2021 |
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Ronan Levy (Founder, Field Trip Health): Are Psychedelics the Future of Mental Healthcare?
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May 13, 2021 |
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Donté Colley: How Can We Protect Our Joy?
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Apr 29, 2021 |
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Priyanka (Drag Queen): What Can Drag Queens Teach Us About Being the Ultimate Entrepreneurs?
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Apr 22, 2021 |
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Jen Wong (COO, Reddit): How Can Online Communities Drive Real-World Change?
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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Roy Woods (Musician): How Can We Better Support Emerging Artists?
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Apr 01, 2021 |
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Hali Borenstein and Kathleen Talbot (CEO, CSO; Reformation): How Are Environmental and Racial Justice Connected?
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Mar 18, 2021 |
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Arianna Huffington (CEO, Thrive Global): How to Tackle Burnout Culture
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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Manjit Minhas (CEO, Minhas Brewery, Distillery, and Winery): How to Work With Your Family
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Feb 18, 2021 |
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Michael Katchen (CEO, Wealthsimple): How Can We Get More Comfortable Talking About Money?
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Feb 04, 2021 |
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Scott Cutler (CEO, StockX): Are Sneakers The Next Big Asset Class?
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Jan 21, 2021 |
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Justin McLeod (CEO, Hinge): How Can We Use Data to Crack the Code on Dating?
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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James Jones (Notorious Cree): How Can We Find New Ways to Pass On Our Culture?
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Dec 10, 2020 |
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Nick Nurse (Head Coach, Toronto Raptors): How to Build A Team of Champions
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Dec 03, 2020 |
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Greg Brown (AsapSCIENCE): How to Think Like A Scientist
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Nov 26, 2020 |
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Allen Lau (CEO, Wattpad): How to Unearth the Next Big Thing
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Nov 19, 2020 |
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Bruce Poon Tip (CEO, G Adventures): How Do We Travel With Purpose?
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Nov 12, 2020 |
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Arlene Dickinson (CEO, District Ventures): How Can We Reinvent Ourselves?
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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Byron & Dexter Peart (Co-founders, Goodee): What Does the Future of Luxury Look Like?
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Oct 29, 2020 |
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Joey Zwillinger (CEO, Allbirds): Should Companies Pay for Their Pollution?
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Oct 22, 2020 |
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Dr. Kamran Khan (CEO, BlueDot): How Can We Use Artificial Intelligence to Disrupt Infectious Diseases?
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Oct 15, 2020 |
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Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Actor, Never Have I Ever): How Can We Fight for Better Representation in Hollywood?
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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Michele Romanow (Serial Entrepreneur): How Can Entrepreneurs Help Solve Today’s Toughest Problems?
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Oct 01, 2020 |