Get your tights ready, our guest this week is none other than Stephan Azulay, a dancer in the Royal Winnipeg Ballet (RWB). We chat about his path into dance, having resoluteness in your passion and living a life of adventure; One that's taken him from Australia to Las Vegas, New York and now Winnipeg. Check out Stephan and the RWB next month, where they will be showcasing "The Wizard of Oz". There's some great deals for the under 35 crowd on the RWB website (https://www.rwb.org/whats-on/access-pointe/) BUY TICKETS FOR THE UPCOMING SHOW: https://buy.rwb.org/single/EventListing.aspx You can find Stephan on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/stephanazulay/ You can visit the Royal Winnipeg Ballet at: Website: https://www.rwb.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwballet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RWBallet Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RWBallet Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/canadasrwb We have a website! Check us out at: http://www.bethechangeyps.com Find us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/bethechangeyps Instagram: https://instagram.com/bethechangeyps

It's tough to have conversations about mental health, grief and loss. To open up about our stories and how we have been affected is a vulnerable place. Getting the talk started is one of the biggest steps. This is exactly what we do with Avery Tom & Dakota Charron. We talk about The See Through Initiative - that supports mental health awareness and resources. Plus, we chat about "Behind OUR Eyes" - an upcoming creative anthology of local people's experiences on dealing with mental health issues. You can find The See Through Initiative at: Website: https://theseethroughinitiative.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theseethroughinitiative/ If you want to collaborate on "Behind OUR Eyes" and share your mental health story, art or photos, feel free to reach out to Avery at https://theseethroughinitiative.com/contact-us We have a website! Check us out at: http://www.bethechangeyps.com

Three bearded men at the table for the podcast this week as we are joined by the master craftsman, Brent Biglow! We chat about harmonious development of wood products; the trials and tribulations of being a creative; and, define a podcast as a determinant of time. You can find Brent Biglow and Biglow Woodcraft at: https://www.biglowwoodcraft.com/ https://www.instagram.com/biglowwoodcraft/ We have a website! Check us out at: http://www.bethechangeyps.com Find us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/bethechangeyps Instagram: https://instagram.com/bethechangeyps

A huge warm welcome to Amie Seier, biker and boxer extraordinaire, opening The Community Gym in Winnipeg, your one stop group fitness shop, offering specialized classes in four different mediums. Its four main classes are Cycle (Spin), Calm (Yoga), Camp (Bootcamp), and Crush (Boxing). It is set to open in Spring 2019! We talk what it takes to go out and follow your dreams and how to stay healthy while still having fun!  Amie made a big a leap from transitioning from the corporate world to the health and fitness industry in order to follow her dreams! You can find The Community Gym online at: https://thecommunitygym.ca/ We have a website! Check us out at: http://www.bethechangeyps.com Find us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/bethechangeyps Instagram: https://instagram.com/bethechangeyps

Dylan is a standout receiver for the U of M Bisons, earning Canada-West All-Star status and an invite to the upcoming CFL Combine We talk his journey through football; Dealing with the ups and downs of life; and, the thirst for knowledge that sets him apart from the competition If you've ever wanted to learn the secrets of getting to the top of your game in sport and life... Tune in! You can find Dylan on the field and on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/shooooter6/ We have a website! Check us out at: http://www.bethechangeyps.com Find us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/bethechangeyps Instagram: https://instagram.com/bethechangeyps

Excited to bring you this week's episode with Steve Ramos, creator of FIT/PAK and FEAR/LESS, a "lifestyle movement and community of people who want to be better for themselves mentally and physically." We chat about starting a clothing and lifestyle brand, dealing with depression and pursuing the life of your dreams. If you're looking for inspiration on how to overcome obstacles and CRUSH YOUR GOALS, you've come to the right place. . Check out FIT/PAK on instagram or their website: https://www.instagram.com/teamfitpak/ https://www.teamfitpak.com/ For some amazing gear, head over to https://www.teamfitpak.com/ - FEAR/LESS hoodies are out now!  We have a website! Check us out at: http://www.bethechangeyps.com Find us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/bethechangeyps Instagram: https://instagram.com/bethechangeyps

Please join us in welcoming Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud & Hanwakan Blaikie Whitecloud to the podcast! We talk Tessa's Executive Director role with 1JustCity which supports Winnipeg's under-loved (through an array of support and initiatives); Hanwakan's directing/producing of films centering on Indigenous identity through Wakan Productions; and, we have an honest conversation about truth and reconciliation within Canada. Thank you to @futureleadersmb for making this podcast possible. Tickets for the January ceremony are going fast, get yours today! You can find Hanwakan and Tessa on: Hanwakan's Website: https://hbwhitecloud.com/ Hanwakan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hbwhitecloud/ Hanwakan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/hbwhitecloud Tessa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tessawhitecloud/ Tessa's Twitter: https://twitter.com/TessaWhitecloud 1JustCity can be found at: Website: https://www.1justcity.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1JustCity/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/1justcity YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQhVjk5jDsRgd0EZoHcCdg Related Links: Beat the Cold Winter Triathlon: https://www.1justcity.ca/beat-the-cold Future Leaders of Manitoba: http://futureleadersofmanitoba.ca/ We have a website! Check us out at: http://www.bethechangeyps.com Find us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/bethechangeyps Instagram: https://instagram.com/bethechangeyps

Join us in welcoming the queen of community building Margaux Miller to the podcast! We talk her roles with TedX Winnipeg, Winnipeg Art Gallery, Maven Action Committee and Innovation Alley at North Forge; Plus we talk volunteerism, living a full life and good wine Thank you to Future Leaders of Manitoba for making this podcast possible! Tickets for the January ceremony are available now! You can find Margaux Miller on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/margauxmiller/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margauxanne Twitter: https://twitter.com/MargauxAMiller Related Links: TEDxWinnipeg: https://tedxwinnipeg.ca/ Winnipeg Art Gallery: https://www.wag.ca/ Innovation Alley: http://www.innovationalley.com/ North Forge: https://www.northforge.ca/ ICTAM: http://www.ictam.ca/ Future Leaders of Manitoba: http://futureleadersofmanitoba.ca/ We have a website! Check us out at: http://www.bethechangeyps.com Find us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/bethechangeyps Instagram: https://instagram.com/bethechangeyps

We welcome back Josh Robinson to the podcast in celebration of our 25th episode. We talk the MASK OF MASCULINITY, SPORT/WORKOUT CULTURE and RELATIONSHIPS while drinking scotch on this wild episode. Get ready for us to talk in accents, "beak" each other and share stories from our darkest depths. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED (for language and potentially offensive subject matter) Josh is a personal trainer in Winnipeg. You can find him at GoodLife Fitness on Kenaston. You can also follow him on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/robinsonthe... We have a website! Check us out at: http://www.bethechangeyps.com Find us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/bethechangeyps Instagram: https://instagram.com/bethechangeyps

We welcome the multi-talented man of the arts, Eric Plamondon! We chat about his role as Executive Director of Artspace in Winnipeg, as well as being comfortable in your own skin and overcoming adversity in pivotal career moments! Sit back, relax, and take in what the Arts Culture in Winnipeg has to offer! We would like to thank Future Leaders Manitoba for helping make this episode possible! You can find Artspace in Winnipeg at 425-100 Arthur Street and also online at: Website: https://art-space.ca/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/artspace_wpg You can find some of Eric Plamondon hard at work in Artspace or some of his personal work on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/user16330779 We have a website! Check us out at: http://www.bethechangeyps.com Find us on social media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/bethechangeyps Instagram: https://instagram.com/bethechangeyps