Are you someone in film, not-for-profits, or a leader with an itch to infuse your city with more culture? Meet Leonard Schein, a dear mentor to me and many others. He’s best known for founding the Vancouver International Film Festival and for helping strengthen the sustainability of Toronto International Film Festival during a pivotal time. He entered the film business in Vancouver in 1978 and went on to operate several iconic theatres across the city.

What you may find most insightful from our deep conversation are the following:

• How creatives can unlock government and donor support

• Where media and cities like Vancouver must evolve in an AI-driven world

• Why letting go and trusting others helped his businesses thrive

• The mindset behind a lifetime of impact and entrepreneurship

Get present and get ready as we kick off the episode with a defining story from Leonard’s life.

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Are you a real estate developer or simply someone interested in seeing how a co-living residence can enrich your social life while making living costs more affordable? Meet Robert Barnard. He's a co-founder of Toboggan Flats based in Canada, which delivers affordable, purpose-built co-living by transforming vacant office spaces into modern shared housing for young professionals—right in the downtown areas where they want to live, work, and play.

What you may find most insightful from our deep conversation are the following:

• How co-living works to help make housing more affordable and reduce loneliness in Canada.

• How top co-living places from across the globe are building tenant experiences with their design, amenities, and unique programming.

• His 24-hour rule on how to get over a major setback with grief and then resilience.

• How young adults can make the best of their formative years to redefine what feeling stable really means before they can follow their entrepreneurial dreams or start a family.

Get present and get ready to transport yourself back in time as we kick the episode off with a defining story in Rob’s life.

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Are you passionate about real estate or the art of creation? Meet Dima Itskovich — a visionary developer and philanthropist based on Vancouver Island. Over his career, Dima has been involved in more than $500 million worth of development projects under Axiom Bosa and his own ventures.

What you might find most valuable from our deep conversation includes the following:

• Tracing your family roots — especially when they stem from hardship — can fuel your courage and generosity.

• Stepping out on your own after learning from industry leaders can redefine your purpose and independence.

• Leading a development project (or any investor-backed initiative) with a clear sense of purpose creates alignment, trust, and lasting impact.

Get present and get ready to transport yourself back in time as we kick the episode off with a defining story in Dima’s life.

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