The Next Phase with Steve Kee

The Next Phase with Steve Kee

I've decided to retire from day to day work in 2020. This Podcast gives me an opportunity to discuss my search for work, health and finding peace in a rather hectic world. I'm a multi-award winning strategic marketing and communications executive, creative in gathering information about industries and business and effectively applying what’s known toward measurable and effective communications strategies. I've generated the desired results and grown relationships over time. I've learned lessons from various positions of increasing responsibility at some of the biggest names in financial services in this country. Specialties: Media Relations, External Communications, Crisis Management, Corporate Communications, Issues Management, Public Relations, Digital Communications & Social Media, Content Marketing, Brand Publishing, Brand Journalism, Internal Communications. Enjoy the Podcast and if you want to reach me: stephen.e.kee@gmail.com or by phone at 506-312-4117.

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July 6, 2025 7 mins

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There are ups, downs and even mental breakdowns.  Being a loyal and crazy sports fan can really effect you.   I try to explain this in the podcast.   I guess I need to take my advice more seriously.   Oh and Go Leafs Go!

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Crystal Quast is a seasoned Corporate Communications and Media Relations executive with extensive experience developing and executing strategic communication plans to align with corporate objectives. Her mission is to drive business growth and media exposure for clients through a proven track record of delivering high-quality results.

She works collaboratively an as adjunct to executive teams to establish goa...

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How to Laugh at Death and Taxes: What Executors, Willmakers, Heirs, and Beneficiaries Need to Know is a new book from Barbara Amsden.

This book is for everyone at some time in their life. If you’re breathing, this book’s for you… or your parents, friends, teenagers moving into their first apartment, newlyweds, new parents, siblings, ... oh, and the person or people you name as executor. Hope to be a benefici...

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Moving to New Brunswick, I’ve decided to immerse myself in the local craft beer world.  

There are surprisingly many options to choose from and I have some I like better than others.  

Listen in for my list of favourites in today’s podcast.  If you have story ideas or want to get in touch, please email me at Stephen.e.kee@gmail.com or text or call me at 416-841-5669.   

I’m always open to interviewing interesting people ...

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I was inspired by radio growing up.  I went to school for radio and worked in radio for the early and late parts of my career.  But radio has changed....and I don't think for the better.  Living in New Brunswick I just don't get the local flavour I want anymore.  

Feel free to comment or send me a text to 416-841-5669 or email at stephen.e.kee@gmail.com. 

If you have story ideas or would li...

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I started working full-time in 1982 and when I thought I was retired in 2020, there were new challenges I needed to tackle.  Now I'm done with communications work and happily on to my next chapter....being retired and enjoying life finally. 

Happy to chat with folks for the podcast and please reach out if you need any assistance or to check in.  Stephen.E.Kee@gmail.com or 416-841-5669. 

I hope m...

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From 1988-2008 I headed up media relations with the Toronto Stock Exchange.  Recently I was invited back to celebrate the organization's 170th anniversary.  So many memories in today's Podcast.   

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On today’s The Next Phase with Steve Kee Podcast….Geoffrey Klein. 

Geoffrey’s career over the last 25 years has been about helping connect the right message to the right audience for the greatest impact. His experience spans from being legally trained to working for Seth Godin to working on major motion pictures at Paramount Pictures and MGM Studios.

He has presented at Tedx LehighRiver, has guest le...

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On this The Next Phase with Steve Kee Podcast, as we emerge from our Covid cocoons…..the workforce has changed…and is this change permanent…and with it what are the challenges of the new world order.

Lizabeth Wesely-Casella is the Founder and CEO of L-12 Services; a Washington DC firm focused on internal communications and organizational development. She works with businesses to improve workflow, processes, and culture...

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I took some time off the podcast to catch up with a number of projects.  I'm back and happy to speak with you about issues, networking and, face it, just great conversation.  

Drop me a line at stephen.e.kee@gmail.com or call me at 416-841-5669.   

Happy to have you on. 


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Eddie Rice is a  professional freelance speechwriter with over 10 years of experience in helping business leaders, keynote speakers, TED talk presenters, and everyday people, enhance the messages they tell through great storytelling and structure.

His background includes business topics, change management, executive communications, education, content marketing, nonprofits, political advocacy, and startups.  <...

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As we get older….things don’t come as easy to us.  For one, being physically active can be a challenge.  I can’t do what I used to do…and it takes longer to recover from physical activity. 

Today I introduce you to Walter Young….he’s been physically active from high school swim team and water polo to competing in physique contests, and now triathlons.  Professionally, he has been a hairdresser/salon owner, an...

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Janice  Lintz is a passionate, accomplished hearing loss consultant and advocate. She is well known and respected for her ability to assess situations, identify areas for improvement, recommend solutions and implement programs that help organizations improve customer service and grow profits. Her ability to break down issues and do what is needed to affect change has earned her unprecedented access to business leaders...

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On today’s Next Phase with Steve Kee podcast..the multi talented Peter Reynolds.

I met Peter a decade ago…he was – what I like to call my personal paparazzi – filming many of the corporate videos I did back with Insurance Bureau of Canada.

Peter is a cinematographer and owner of For the Record Productions, a video production company that produces videos for corporate, government and non-profit clie...

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As a speaker, career coach and life coach, Rusty helps others achieve more freedom and balance in life.  

​A Stanford MBA and successful leader at Apple for over 13 years, Rusty was certified as a Life Mastery Consultant in 2018.  Having navigated many of his own life transitions - promotion, demotion, starting a business, divorce, parenthood - Rusty has learned that how we react to life’s events matters more than the ...

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I started this podcast as a way to connect.  Covid kept us at home, I needed an outlet and it provided me with connections but so much more. 

Thanks to my wonderful clients, my friends and especially my family for everything you have done for me. 

On to 2022 with even more passion and new adventures.  

Want to be featured on an upcoming episode, contact me stephen.e.kee@gmail.com or text at ...

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Melanie Pangan is Chief Creative Officer and the Owner of RainSpark Media Group 

Melanie has 20+ years of experience in developing creative revenue generating strategies, product & service positioning and client experience. Melanie has led teams locally, nationally and around the globe. Melanie has worked for Bell Canada, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Dyson, MedCan, EHE International and TradeGecko. The last 10 years, ...

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The holiday season approaches and it might be a good time to be charitable and give when you can make a difference.

In this episode I speak with Naomi Midanik about the Gifts of Hope (plangifts.ca) program and how these gifts have the power to change real lives by tackling urgent issues like access to COVID-19 vaccines and food insecurity.

There are two featured gifts for 2021:

    - The CO...

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Zack is President of Everest Communications. He specializes in developing and executing digital communications strategies to help organizations tackle critical public affairs issues, major crises, regulatory obstacles, and reputation management challenges.
 
 Zack often works with companies in complex industries such as tech, hedge funds, higher education, sports, and entertainment. Notably, he led digital str...

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Dick Grove has managed the gamut of business and consumer communications from financial and investment relations, to high-tech campaigns and products, crisis management, and the vagaries of the entertainment world. He’s served in the MarCom C-Suite with companies like Itel Corpration, GE Capital and IT&T as well as a V.P. with industry powerhouse Burson-Marsteller.

In 1997, the Kansas City-based Grove la...

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