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Listen in on Robert as he talks about his time investigating people from around the globe. His experience is as broad as it is unique. Fascinating stuff. He has some crazy stories and lessons to share as he prepares for yet another significant life changing adventure into Iraq.—————Mr. Robert Scott, the owner/operator of Paladin Resources Ltd., has more than 27 years of experience working in SE Asia. Born in Wisconsin, U.S.A. in 1951, raised on a dairy farm, he did all the things a kid can do living in the country on a farm, graduated from Belmont High School, started university studies and then was off to serve his country in the U.S. Army.Robert previously lived in Thailand, before coming to Cambodia. Arriving in Phnom Penh in 1993, he worked first with a major trading company providing security, supporting the UNTAC (United Nations Transitional Authority, Cambodia) mission, operated a successful security and investigation services company and was the Managing Director of a charter airline operating from Ph

In this episode Karlee gets passionate about social change, making a difference nad how slavery is something we should not turn a blind eye towards. Karlee Sapoznik, BAH, MA, PhD (ABD) Harriet Tubman Institute, York University, Toronto, is the President and Co-Founder of the Alliance Against Modern Slavery. She works with survivors, researches and publishes works on slavery in all of its forms, human trafficking, human rights, transnational history, genocide and memory, women’s and gender history, the Holocaust and forced marriage. Karlee has represented Canada academically and as part of anti-slavery, anti-trafficking and Holocaust research projects abroad in Sierra Leone, Mali, Italy, England, Spain, Ukraine, Israel and the United States. She has contributed to various journals and online blogs. Her book The Letters and Other Writings of Gustavus Vassa (alias Olaudah Equiano, the African): Documenting Abolition of the Slave Trade was published this past winter by Markus Wiener Publishers, Princeton. Sapozni

Listen in as Hoda talks about her life as a film and TV producer, why math can be fun and how her new documentary, Muneeza and the Middle has changed her life and made her realize that we are all so very connected.————-Hoda Elatawi has been producing award-winning films and television in Canada and internationally for over two decades with GAPC Entertainment. Hoda’s passion for history, social issues, education, and the arts has united her with like-minded producers and writers from around the world and allowed her to work on a diverse range of television projects.Hoda has created and produced award-winning concepts in the children’s and factual programming genres. She has collaborated with and produced for most Canadian broadcasters, with work that is also showcased internationally. From doc series to biopics, from specials to unscripted dramas, she brings a depth and unique perspective to all that she produces, working with teams across the country and around the world.Recently, Hoda has completed productio

Join us for Rebecca’s take on education, breaking free from the system, why wonder matters and how to maintain an edge as an artist.Rebecca Zak is an artist/researcher/teacher from Burlington, Ontario. She teaches at the elementary and post-secondary levels, and is a Doctoral Candidate in Education at Brock University. Her research interest lies in how creativity can be nurtured in and outside the classroom, stemming from Rebecca’s own lived experience as an artist and student in and outside the classroom.Check out more of her work here: www.raisingcreativity.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen today as Theary talks passionately about the country she loves, Cambodia’s future and why Human rights should matter to us all. This is a compelling podcast. Don’t miss it.Theary C. Seng is currently writing her second book, the founder of the Cambodian Center for Justice & Reconciliation, and the founding president of CIVICUS: Center for Cambodian Civic Education, registered with the Ministry of Interior.  After a 2-year stint as a commercial lawyer, Theary, in March 2006, joined the Center for Social Development, a local human rights organization based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia as its executive director until her removal in July 2009 by a politically-motivatedcourtinjunctive order.Theary was born in Phnom Penh, probably in January 1971. Under the Khmer Rouge, she lived in Svay Rieng province bordering Vietnam, where the killings were most intense and where she spent five months in Boeung Rei prison. The Khmer Rouge killed both her parents. She and her surviving family trekked across the border for

Check out David’s thinking on a host of different issues, including how to be funny, why comedy works and how tough it can be in Canadian show business.David Merry is a veteran comedian, television personality and host, actor, master of ceremonies, magician and certified golf professional. He has traveled the globe for the last twenty years with many versions of his 45 min. stand up comedy magic act as well as doing unbelievable sleight of hand in close up settings and corporate functions.Since his appearances on “SCTV”, “BIZARRE” and “An Evening at the Improv”, David has been on “Open Mike with Mike Bullard”, (2 appearances), “Yuk Yuk’s the TV Show”, “The John Oakley Show”, “Cooking with Comics”, “Comedy College”, 3 episodes of “Comedy at Club 54″ including their 7th Anniversary Special, the “Komedy Kitchen”, and has just completed his own half-hour comedy special of “Comics!”, on CBC. He is a past recipient of Canada’s “Club Comic of the Year” Honors. Theater is David’s true love, playing many of Canada’s p

Join Jannes and I in Phnom Penh as she talks about MED, development and why she works in Cambodia. Jannes is honest, direct and tells it like it is. See why she has been able to make such a difference in Cambodia through her organization called Tabitha.www.tabitha-cambodia.orgTabitha Cambodia is a sustainable non-profit organization which was initiated, founded and established by Ms. Janne Ritskes.Tabitha Cambodia operates with minimal overhead and running costs . All funds are used to help the poorest people in Cambodia through programmes that focus on personal and financial development.Since 1994, Tabitha Cambodia  have reached over  half million people, working directly with over 30,000 families,  through our high impact community development programs.Tabitha currently works in thirty seven (37)  areas within fifteen provinces (15) in Cambodia providing programs that make significant changes/ development  in the lives of the Cambodian people.Please check out her important new project here: http://www.nokor

Listen in on another once in a lifetime interviews. Conducted in the prison S-21 where Chum Mey was held prisoner in the 70’s listen as he talks about his story, justice and why he feels he was one of seven people to survive the Khmer Rouge Killing machine.Chum Mey is one of only twelve known survivorsof the Khmer Rouge imprisonment in the S-21 Tuol Sleng camp, where more than 16,000 Cambodians were sent for execution. He is currently one of two surviving members still alive. He survived two months of torture and fear in a Khmer Rouge death camp, sustained by thoughts of his pregnant wife and unborn child. His life was only spared because of his high level of competence in machine repairing for Pol Pot’s soldiers.Marched at gunpoint into the provinces by his fleeing Khmer Rouge jailers following the Vietnamese invasion, he had a chance encounter with his wife and the young son who was born a few weeks after he was sent to the infamous Tuol Sleng prison in early 1977.“First they shot my wife, who was marching

Bou speaks candidly about his time at S-21, forgiveness, Cambodia and revenge.You can read more about his story here Bou Meng: A Survivor From Khmer Rouge Prison S-21Of 17000 prisoners held and tortured in the Khmer Rouge prison Toul Sleng (S21), there are only 7 known survivors. Bou Meng is one of the survivors. He lived to tell his story thanks to his skills as a painter. In 2003, he began to paint pictures of his personal experiences during the KR regime. He has painted more than a 100 prints, many illustrating his detention and torture ayt the prison. He hopes his art will inspire the world to prevent a repeat of Cambodia’s painful past.For more info click here See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eric talks a great deal about being an artist, self publishing and what it means to make a difference and whether or not comics can change the world and why stories matters.Eric Kim began his career in comics with Oni Press. He also illustrated Degrassi: The Next Generation Vol. 3, created the comic strip series Battle Academy, The Sidesteppers (which appeared in Owl Magazine), Streta (which was showcased on TX Comics) and The Complete Plays of William Shakespeare,a self-published endeavour. Future projects include the forthcoming Billy Smoke with B. Clay Moore, to be published by Oni Press.Eric has also been teaching youths and teens for the past few years with his other project, Manga Dojo. There, he teaches students how to create stories and comics, as well as some basics of self-publishing. The group has produced a small handful of self-produced anthologies, and continues tocreate their own work.For more info: www.inkskratch.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nina talks about her first job at DQ for a dollar an hour, why words are powerful, incremental change and why she challenged and then conquered the climb up Kilimanjaro.Nina is a popular Toronto-based international keynoter, workshop facilitator, speaker’s coach and bestselling author ofGetting Passion Out of Your Profession. Dubbed by the National Post as, “One of Canada’s leading motivational speakers”, she is in-demand with audiences from a diversity of associations, professions and industries, in both the public and private sectors. Hailing originally from Corporate Learning and Organizational Development, Nina offers over 20 years of professional speaker experience and exudes that magical blend of information and inspiration, served up with high-energy and a relaxed authenticity that appeals to both genders, all generations and the whole spectrum of the corporate landscape, from senior management to frontline staff. A conference planner’s delight, indeed! A recurring “Guru Gab” host for Biz TV and period

Don’t miss Kalyanee as she talks about her move from law to film making, how to remain hopeful, social change and the future of Cambodia.Check out this review of her new film oand its recent viewing in Phnom Penh.KALYANEE MAM (DIRECTOR, PRODUCER, & CINEMATOGRAPHER) Award-winning filmmaker, lawyer, and born storyteller, Kalyanee Mam, is committed to combining her passion for art and advocacy to tell compelling and universal stories. Born in Battambang, Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge Regime, she and her family fled to the refugee camps at the Thai-Cambodian border and eventually immigrated to the United States in 1981. Even to this day hermother recounts stories of their flight through jungles laden with land mines. These stories and many others inspired Kalyanee to return to her native homeland and to make films about atrocities occurring in Cambodia even today. Most recently, Kalyanee directed, produced and shot A River Changes Course, winner of the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at the 2013

Phillip founded PUBLIC Inc. in 2008 to create innovative and scalable campaigns that would generate measurable social impact through fundraising, advocacy and volunteer engagement. As CEO, Phillip is responsible for developing campaigns and running the company. His twitter handle reads: public good creator, doer and designer. Check out PUBLIC at: www.publicinc.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us as Russ talks about public policy, advocacy and the old days; why he’s a Utilitarian and the notion of “de-skilling”. He talks about governments having lost their way, why you can’t not do what you know needs to be done and discusses how he defines poverty.BioRuss Ford is the Executive Director for LAMP community health Centre in Toronto.Read his blog here: www.lampchc.org/blog See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You can’t miss this interview as Deirdre talks about her passion for social justice, why she is a Catholic Lesbian and still loves Jesus.Deirdre Pike is a Senior Social Planner with the Social Planning and Research Council (SPRC) of Hamilton with a special interest in poverty elimination, equity, and inclusion. She is co-chair of the Hamilton Positive Space Collaborative and a leader in delivering Positive Space Training.Read her article here from the Hamilton Spectator called:How Many Churches Does It Take To Marry A Catholic Lesbian. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael is a social entrepreneur who’s been, “…trying, failing and figuring it out…” for years now. Listen in as he talks about how he won’t waste time, how he doesn’t think that common sense is all that common and why he has preferred seeing the world upside down from the age of three.BioMichael Prosserman aka “Bboy Piecez” found his passion for break dancing at a very young age. By the time he was three, Michael was already standing on his head while watching Saturday morning cartoons. Michael started UNITY Charity at the age of sixteen when he realized that he wanted to share his positive self-expression with other young people undergoing all kinds of challenges.By the age of eighteen Michael had begun to gain recognition for his passion as he was accepted into the pool of performers for Cirque Du Soleil, featured in the major motion picture “Honey” and has subsequently competed in Japan, Italy, Holland, Thailand, California, Hong Kong, New York, Jamaica, and the Yukon against many of the world’s top break

Listen in as Doug tells us how seeing the film Lawrence of Arabia, at 9 years old, changed his life. You’ll want to hear about his new project Art Machine, why the energy on a film set can feel like it’s quickly turned to Molasses, how not to trip over your own preparation, and why it’s sometime better to burn crosses without a permit.Doug Karr has been creating original independent films since 1997. Karr’s credits include narrative shorts Tiny Dancer, Anniversary Present, The Straitjacket Lottery and the award winning documentaries LSD25, The June Bug Symphony, Lifecycles: a story of AIDS in Malawi, and The Face of AIDS.The writer of 11 feature length screenplays, his script My Thermonuclear Family won the Grand Prize at the 2007 Filmmakers International Screenplay Competition. A feature film version of Tiny Dancer just received development financing from Canadian studio Movie Central/Chorus with Karr attached to pen the screenplay. His films have been seen by audiences around the world and on numerous telev

Check out today’s release as Nada talks about crazy ideas, wanting to give back, making a difference and changing the world. She is a Lebanese woman, born in Dakar and raised in Nigeria working with children in Sierra Leone. Nada is focusing on supporting kids by providing them with shoes, backpacks and food supplies where needed.BiographyThe Smiling Hearts Foundation was established in 2011 by Nada Taan Mackie. She was reading a magazine article about an individual who went to South America and decided to give out shoes to impoverished children. It made Nada realize that the children in her community in Sierra Leone are in the same need as the children the man in the article was helping. She made the decision to start something and the children in her community.Nada Taan Mackie is a native African, who has lived in West Africa for most of her life. She was born and raised in Nigeria. When she moved to Lebanon for school, she met her husband and moved to Freetown, Sierra Leone. They have been living there for

Mark talks about Charles Taylor’s A Secular Age, post-secularism, why he loves movies, the political and the religious sphere and how we’re all to some degree still children of the enlightenment.BiographyDr. Mark Bowald is Associate Professor of Religion and Theology at Redeemer University in Ancaster, Ontario and serves on the Board of Directors of Langham Canada and is the Theology Editor for Christian Scholar’s Review.  He writes, researches and speaks on topics related to the Hermeneutics of Scripture, Philosophy, Theology, and Film Studies.You can find his book Rendering the Word in Theological Hermeneutics here for sale online. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jason LemieuxJason talks a great deal about the little things and how they can impact our health, our overall wellbeing and why sitting is now considered the new smoking. There are some great tips here for everyone and a metaphor or two guaranteed to meet you somewhere in the middle. Listen in and capture a little of Jason’s passion about holistic healthcare. You’ll be better off for it.BiographyDr. Lemieux has been the owner/operator of Physiomed Oakville for over ten years. The valedictorian of theNational University of Health Sciences, Dr. Lemieux combines manual chiropractic treatment with cutting edgerehabilitation protocols. He’s also a great golfer and loves The Game of Thrones.Check out some of his practical teaching videos here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.