There’s something deeply Canadian about looking out for each other, about coming together in hard times, about making sure no one gets left behind. But in the last few years, something has shifted. We’ve become divided—angry, suspicious, convinced that our fellow Canadians are the enemy just because they vote differently. This didn’t happen by accident. It’s now well-documented that Russia (and likely other foreign actors) have been running interference campaigns in democracies worldwide—Canada included. One of the most obvious examples? The Fuck Trudeau movement. It started with Russian bots seeding the idea online, amplifying anger, and fueling discontent. But it took hold because it tapped into something real: unmet needs, frustrations, and the feeling that ordinary Canadians weren’t being heard....

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.