In most elections, Canadians weigh the usual concerns—taxes, healthcare, the economy, and the environment. These are, of course, important issues. But this election is different. It is not just about policies; it is about the future of Canada as a democratic nation. The choice Canadians make at the ballot box will determine whether we continue to be a strong, independent democracy or whether we become a nation that indirectly enables the rising tide of authoritarianism sweeping the world. A Global Crisis in Democracy Around the world, democracy is under attack. Donald Trump’s influence on American politics has emboldened leaders who reject democratic norms, and Vladimir Putin continues his efforts to destabilize Western democracies. In this election, Canada is at a...

In this encore episode of The Creative Genius Podcast, with a brand new intro - I revisit a powerful conversation with the wise and insightful Jane Dunnewold. In a time of uncertainty and upheaval, I'm reflecting on the emotional rollercoaster so many of us are experiencing—fear, despair, hope, and the flickering light of creativity. I am candidly shares my own struggle with doom scrolling, the paralysis it caused, and the steps I am taking to reclaim my inner peace.

The world we’ve known is broken—and we are the ones being called to rebuild it. But before we can take on the external challenges, we have to confront our own inner bullies—the self-doubt, fear, and conditioning that keep us small. This episode is a call to arms for creatives, visionaries, and healers. The world needs you, but first, you must reclaim your power from within.  

Like it or not you have been tapped to be on the team of souls charged with building a beautiful new world for humanity. We cannot do the work we are here to do if we are paralyzed by fear. Whatever it is that you are meant to create, to share, to heal, to build—it cannot come through you if you are lost in the spiral of worry.

To the Editors and Journalists of The New York Times, We stand at a moment in history that will define the future of democracy, not just in the United States, but across the world. A coup is underway in America. It is unfolding not with tanks in the streets but through the calculated erosion of institutions, the weaponization of misinformation, and the normalization of authoritarian tactics. You, as one of the most powerful and influential media organizations on the planet, have a moral and ethical responsibility to report this truthfully, urgently, and without equivocation. For too long, the American press has tiptoed around the gravity of what is happening, defaulting to both-sides journalism, softening language, and failing to call a...