The Keeping It Positive Podcast

This episode was absolutely amazing and so much fun to create. It was incredible to catch up with such an amazing human being. Kevin is a phenomenal producer, director, and actor, but even more impressive is the person he is. We first met when I was chosen to be featured on an AMI production, Mind Your Business, a series that highlights disabled entrepreneurs and how we overcome challenges. From that experience, I gra...

This week, we have another great guest on the podcast, they just keep coming. It was an absolute honour and privilege to have the opportunity to chat with the amazing Dania Johanson. We talked about a bit of everything: her university experience, her incredible career thus far, teaching the Championship Selling course at Laurentian University, and her perspective on what it takes to be successful in the sales industry or in any ind...

Time flies when you’re having fun. We have an amazing guest joining us, the one and only Cole Dinsmore. I was so blessed to have had the opportunity to go to university with this incredible human being. I’m so excited to catch up with him and reminisce about our university days. I’m also looking forward to hearing about all of his success and talking about his journey throughout his career. Cole is now the Country Manager for Athl...

It’s an honour have this amazing individual as a guest on this weeks podcast. Mike has been a dear friend since my university days. I don’t think I would be where I am without him. He made my university experience so much more memorable. He always had my back, and helped me anyway he could. I am forever grateful for his friendship. I have so much love for him.

It’s amazing to see all of the success, from climbing the corporate ladd...

I’m incredibly honoured to have the opportunity to sit down with such an inspiring individual on this week’s podcast. Mike Commito is truly one of a kind, a man driven by passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to everything he takes on. His energy, heart, and dedication are contagious. In this episode, we dive into his remarkable journey, from his impactful work with Cambrian College, to his career as a talented author, his...

I think anyone who knows this guy loves this guy, he’s the definition of a glue guy, so to speak. Wherever Al goes, you’ll find him with a smile and hear his contagious laugh from a mile away. He’s someone who genuinely cares about others, so selfless and kind-hearted. We talk about a little bit of everything, what shaped him into the person he is today, his hockey career, his profession, and so much more. He’s a class act in ever...

I’m so grateful that these two amazing guys agreed to be guests on the podcast. Jeff and Scott are two people I look up to a tremendous amount. In this episode, we dive into Mine Rescue in general, their positions with Ontario Mine Rescue, and why the work is so important. One of the main reasons I wanted them on this podcast is because they are both tremendous individuals, people who care deeply about others, who uplift those aro...

This week’s guest is another incredible human being: Jordan Pennington! We first met during our time at Laurentian University. I was giving a speech at the residence banquet when Jordan received an award for his outstanding initiative. In his first year, he brought back and created the university’s campus emergency response team to ensure that students living in residence would feel safe at any time of day or night. After graduati...

This week’s guest is an extraordinary person and an ambitious business owner. I’ve had the privilege of building a friendship with this amazing guy in university as we took the same program. Ty has had an impressive career thus far, and he’s just getting started. From an outstanding academic background to working with the Edmonton Oilers, he has now gone on to run multiple businesses, including recreational hockey leagues and a suc...

Wayne is someone I look up to a tremendous amount. His outlook on life, work ethic, and respect for everyone he meets are truly impeccable, and he is such an amazing human being. In this episode, we talk about a little bit of everything, his early stages in life, his journey in sports, coaching, and living a healthy, active lifestyle. We also dive into his second chance at life and how important it is to maintain a positive attitud...

This is a human being I’ve looked up to a tremendous amount for so long, ever since we first met. Ben is wise beyond his years, and what he has been able to accomplish thus far, not only in his life but in his professional hockey career, has been nothing short of amazing. He recently became a Calder Cup champion as the Manager of Team Services and Communications with the AHL Abbotsford Canucks. His journey through sport is a true s...

We finally got him! This is someone I look up to a tremendous amount. His go all in mentality is truly inspiring. Jer was recently promoted to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Ottawa Senators, a role he absolutely deserves, and then some. He is also the co-founder of Momentous Athletics, located in Carrying Place, Ontario. Last year, the Senators were one of the teams that played in Kraft Hockeyville, and luckily for m...

it is hard to believe we have already hit this milestone. What an incredible journey it has been so far. Right from the start, Doug was someone I knew I wanted to have on the podcast and I am so glad we made it happen. Just being around him fills you with positivity, his presence radiates warmth, compassion, and kindness. When you are around him, your heart is so full, and you have th...

You can’t help but smile and feel uplifted when you’re around this guy. I’m incredibly thankful and honoured to have Randy join us as a guest on the podcast. In this episode, we dive into a bit of everything; his experience growing up in sports, his educational journey and doctorate in human studies, his passion for sports psychology, and his career in health and safety. We also explore the importance of mental health, his perspect...

It was so much fun catching up with Michael Kussmann and to have the opportunity to reminisce about our great experience attending university. He is such a special person and such a dear friend! We also discussed post Laurentian, working as a teacher, how he started a business in voice recording and audio production, being a new father, and so much more. Mikey has one of the biggest hearts and kindness souls around. This episode wa...

This one was truly heartwarming and such a fun experience. I had the chance to chat with a dear friend and one of my biggest role models, Claus Souza. We first met at Laurentian University when Claus was one of my personal trainers while I was a student. From there, we built a friendship that will last a lifetime. Back in those early days, we would always talk about our dreams. He was actually one of the very first people I told a...