Curiosity And Co-operation
In 2009, husband-and-wife team, Corin and Brian Mullins, started an artisan cereal business with just $129. Since then, they’ve grown it into a profitable multi-million dollar company. Holy Crap is a gluten-free, vegan, certified organic breakfast cereal made in Gibsons, British Columbia.
Brian and Corin share how they turned their idea into a reality with curiosity and cooperation.
Brett Wilson: Measuring More Than Money
So when did your entrepreneurial spirit first rise up, you know, that spark that gets flamed into an inferno? Do you remember when that was? It’s interesting…because I didn’t see myself as an entrepreneur until I started my first business. I viewed myself almost as...
The Nature of Action: You’re What You Do…Not What You Say
I’m not surprised that a Maclean’s Magazine poll listed Dr. David Suzuki as the man most Canadian women would choose to be with on a deserted island, or that a Reader’s Digest survey sited him as the most trusted man in Canada. I’m not surprised, because Dr. Suzuki...
Real Success On His Own Terms
Mark Tewksbury is the star athlete who burst out of the water at the Barcelona Olympics; an Olympic Champion with gold, silver and bronze medals in hand, inductions into three major Halls of Fame, and a cover appearance on TIME magazine. He grew into the leader who...
The Beauty & Magic of Great Partnerships
One of the most accomplished and acclaimed male dancers of his era, Rex Harrington brought seemingly limitless panache, energy, style and showmanship to the vast range of characterizations he created during his twenty years with The National Ballet of Canada. A much...
Arlene Dickinson – As Authentic As It Gets
What seems like a full lifetime ago, I set a goal to interview a millionaire every month. I was young and energetic, and had an insatiable desire to unravel the mystery behind why some of the millionaires I knew seemed so gloriously happy and others so painfully...
A Winning Combination
Author and advocate of financial literacy Sharon Lechter explains how passion and talent alone aren't enough for success Sharon Lechter is the founder of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization, and YOUTHpreneur, an organization that teaches young...
Back In The Ring
After two decades leading the unrivalled band Our Lady Peace, Raine Maida proves that no battle is too long if you stay true to your passion For the past twenty years, Raine Maida has been the front man of Our Lady Peace (OLP), one of the biggest, bestselling bands in...
David Chilton: The Wealthy Barber Enters The Dragon’s Den
Ten years ago I picked up the phone and called David Chilton, author of Canada’s all-time bestselling book, The Wealthy Barber. He answered on the first ring, spoke quickly, and politely declined my initial request for a meeting. It was a very brief exchange. I...
Ben & Jerry’s Recipe For Success
I understand you studied to become a doctor and thought yourself destined for medical school. When that didn’t unfold as planned, how did you skip into ice cream? Well, after being rejected (laughter), from so many medical schools, I got a job as a lab technician in a...
Poke The Box
I think it’s really valuable to have a discussion about how the market is shifting and changing. There’s no doubt that’s the reality we all face as entrepreneurs; we need to be able to shift within our own markets and adjust accordingly. So why don’t you talk to me...
Have The Audacity To Be Remarkable
What fears of your own did you have to lean into in order to complete your recent book, Linchpin? The biggest fear was the fear of blowing it, of alienating a hard won audience. The second fear was in not living up to the opportunity, of writing something small or not...
A Love Affair With Food, Life, and Serving Others
Jean-Robert de Cavel was born in Roubaix, France. After serving his culinary apprenticeship in Lille, France, he worked under Master Chef Jo Rostang in the French Riviera and the British West Indies and was named Executive Chef at La Regence restaurant at the Hotel...
The “Why” Behind Wikipedia
The first question I wanted to ask you is whether or not you remember the moment that you began to dream about a website that would give free access to knowledge available at the speed of news? Can you remember when that came to be? Was it driving? In the shower? When...
Sir Richard Branson: On A Mission To Mentor
I sit in amazement when I continuously receive the same response from authors I approach to be included in MOTIVATED. It’s generally a variation on the same four words: “I-would-be-honoured”. They understand I’ve measured my intention to inspire the world to rise to...
Cora Tsouflidou Allowing Change: The Journey Of Reinvention
Many years ago, I set a goal to interview a millionaire a month because I wanted to learn the commonalities of those who had achieved great wealth. It wasn’t difficult. I would pick up the phone, explain with passion that I wanted to learn and grow, and those who...
Chris Gardner: The Pursuit Of Happyness
Interview by Shevaun Voisin In a moment, on a television screen, Will Smith was blown away by the strength and confidence he saw in Chris Gardner’s eyes. Chris was being interviewed by Barbara Walters and Will knew there was something remarkable about him. Whether...
Creative Vision Brews Innovation & Growth
Interview by Shevaun Voisin It happens millions of times each week – a customer receives a drink from a Starbucks barista. One hand reaching over the counter to present a cup to another outstretched hand. It's a connection. And it's that simple act that's at the heart...
Don Cherry On Being Canadian, The Importance Of Honesty, And NHL’s Most Passionate Player
Let’s start with the fact that you were voted one of The Greatest Canadians of all time. What do you think you represent to Canadians? I’ve been one of the most popular and I think that’s what it was; and I think it was a statement by the working class guys, which I...
Steve Wozniak Pursuing All That’s Noble & Pure
I think it’s really important for entrepreneurs to define their genius or their passion and pursue it. What do you consider your genius to be and how did you ensure that you would capitalize on it? My genius was partly mathematics and learning out of books, patched...