Alexis Boyett is a multi-disciplinary entrepreneur whose career seamlessly blends modelling, acting, and immersive experience design into a singular mission: to cultivate deeper connection, creativity, and empowerment through storytelling.
As the founder of Company with Character and The Bippity Platform, Alexis has reimagined what character-driven experiences can be. Her work champions authenticity and vulnerability, rooted in her early years in the Los Angeles entertainment industry—where she first learned the transformative power of self-expression.
Her passion for meaningful impact led her to build a nationwide character entertainment company recognized for weaving uplifting, anti-bullying, and empowerment-focused messages into its performances. After scaling the company and eventually selling it to her team, Alexis launched Bippity, the first-ever personal and professional development platform designed specifically for character entertainers. Through Bippity, she equips performers with the tools, training, and community support they need to create sustainable, purpose-led careers.
Alexis also brings her creative vision into the corporate world, designing immersive culture-building experiences—from joyful holiday activations to imaginative team engagements—that spark connection, creativity, and a sense of shared magic within organizations.
With a rare ability to bridge artistry and entrepreneurship, she champions the belief that business is not a measure of worth, but a canvas for creative expression. Her work encourages founders and creators alike to lead with alignment, clarity, and courage.
Guided by the conviction that every person carries a unique light, Alexis continues to inspire individuals of all ages to embrace their authenticity, infuse their lives with wonder, and pursue work that resonates with meaning and purpose.
Mickey Fitch-Collins, PhD, is a leadership educator with a rare blend of academic rigor, lived experience, and refreshingly human insight. With a doctorate in Leadership in Higher Education and a career spanning academia, ed-tech, and corporate training, she has collected a lifetime of learning and development wins, pitfalls, and plot twists—and she brings all of it to her work with disarming honesty.
At Learnit, Mickey transforms essential human skills—communication, empathy, self-awareness, resilience—into practical, scalable strategies that elevate people and, in turn, entire organizations. Her approach is grounded, adaptive, and shaped by a career that has taken her everywhere from literally teaching people how to fish, to helping colleagues recover and rebuild after 9/11, to leading diverse teams across multiple sectors.
Mickey’s workshops and talks weave together research-backed leadership models, memorable storytelling, wry humor, and deeply relatable real-world scenarios. Whether she’s unpacking a “supervision gone sideways” story, sharing a razor-sharp AI prompt, or introducing a new framework for modern leadership, her insights land with clarity, warmth, and staying power.
A natural storyteller and seasoned facilitator, Mickey doesn't just teach leadership—she sparks the kind of conversations people carry with them long after the session ends. She is also the host of The Learnit Lounge podcast, where she explores the evolving landscape of work, learning, and human connection.
Madelaine Weiss is a Harvard-trained Licensed Psychotherapist, Mindset Expert, and Board-Certified Executive, Career, and Life Coach who helps high-achieving professionals master their minds so they can sustain—and truly enjoy—success across every area of life.
She is the co-author of The Handbook of Stressful Transitions Across the Lifespan and the author of the acclaimed new release Getting to G.R.E.A.T.: 5-Step Strategy for Work and Life.
Continuing her mission to support leaders both at work and at home, Madelaine is launching What’s Your Story?, a personal development workbook for children and the adults who care about them. Her expertise in this space is rooted in her past roles as Chair of the School Business Partnership and as a parenting educator for the Massachusetts court system.
Madelaine also brings deep organizational experience to her work, having served as a group mental health practice administrative director, a corporate Chief Organizational Development Officer, and an associate director of an educational resource program at Harvard Medical School.
As a sought-after corporate trainer, she has designed and delivered programs for organizations including Harvard Medical School, the American Bar Association, Legal Services Corporation, AARP, MedSense, Harvard Law School Association, the International Association of Business Communicators, the National Association of Realtors, the DC Academy of General Dentistry, the Wharton Innovation Summit, and the Bureau of National Affairs.
Madelaine’s insights have been featured on NBC, Bold TV, and FOX5, and she is a frequent guest expert on leading podcasts, including Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Erasing the Stigma. Her writing has appeared in Thrive Global, Authority Magazine’s Editors List, UpJourney, and My Perfect Financial Advisor.
Heather Ann Ferri is a renowned trauma expert, master alchemist, and visionary guide whose life’s work embodies the art of transmutation—turning pain into purpose, and adversity into awakening.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Heather’s early years were marked by profound challenges that became the catalyst for her lifelong exploration of healing and human potential. Her journey took her to New York City, where she thrived as a performer and choreographer under the mentorship of legendary tap icon Jimmy Slyde—a prophetic influence who ignited in her a deeper understanding of rhythm, energy, and emotional expression.
Blending her background in performance with the ancient sciences of transformation, Heather has pioneered innovative approaches to healing trauma, including CPTSD, ADHD, childhood wounds, and sugar addiction. Her signature programs bridge science and soul, helping clients not only release pain but rewire their inner narrative at the cellular level.
For over 15 years, Heather has led a thriving private trauma practice, guiding individuals to reclaim their personal power, embody self-mastery, and reconnect with their inner child—the source of creativity, intuition, and authentic voice. Through her storytelling and experiential teachings, she illuminates the path of generational resilience, reminding us that healing isn’t just about recovery—it’s about rebirth.
Danielle Sullivan is an autistic neurodiversity life coach, parent coach, educator, and host of the Neurodiverging Podcast. Full Podcast Link: https://bit.ly/DanielleSullivanPodcastBased in Colorado, she works with neurodivergent individuals and families worldwide, helping them identify and achieve their personalized self-development goals. Danielle’s coaching integrates solution-focused, positive psychology, and transformational methods—grounded in neuroscience and the neurodiversity paradigm—to support each client’s unique needs and strengths.As a late-diagnosed autistic woman and parent of two neurodivergent children, Danielle brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her work. She specializes in guiding autistic and ADHD adults, as well as parents of neurodiverse children, using collaborative and gentle parenting approaches. Her coaching often focuses on building inclusive household systems, navigating co-parenting with neurodivergent partners, and fostering understanding and compassion within families.
Heidi Reeves – Founder of Mousewood Forest and Nature Early Learning and Family Centre
Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Heidi Reeves has dedicated her life to nurturing children, families, and educators through compassion, curiosity, and innovation. Her journey in early childhood education began in Vancouver, where she completed her Early Childhood Education training and taught preschool in culturally diverse communities. In the 1990s, she opened her first daycare, Kindercastle—a beloved centre known for its enrichment programs and joyful approach to learning.
Heidi often laughs when recalling a story from her own childhood: at five years old, she announced she wanted “ten children and no husband.” By the time she was thirty, running her daycare and surrounded by ten preschoolers, her wish had, in a sense, come true—though not quite in the way she imagined.
In 2005, Heidi moved to Prince George, where her work in early childhood education continued to evolve. Over the years, she has worn many hats—preschool teacher, respite foster parent, postpartum doula, and parent coach—always with the same mission: to meet families where they are and support them through the most formative years of life.
Her innovative spirit has repeatedly pushed the boundaries of early learning in northern British Columbia. She introduced progressive practices like the Reggio Emilia approach, Forest and Nature School philosophy, and Shanker Self-Reg to local classrooms long before they were widely recognized. These methods shaped her deep belief that children thrive when they are connected to nature, guided by curiosity, and surrounded by meaningful relationships.
In 2018, Heidi received a formal diagnosis of autism—a revelation that brought clarity to a lifetime of experiences and reaffirmed her purpose. She often describes her neurodivergence as a “superpower,” one that fuels her focus, empathy, and creativity. Rather than seeing challenges as obstacles, she has turned them into strengths that allow her to connect deeply with children and families, especially those navigating neurodiversity themselves.
That same clarity led to her greatest professional achievement: the creation of Mousewood Forest and Nature Early Learning and Family Centre, Prince George’s first licensed forest and nature school. What began as an assignment for a college course soon became a movement—a vision for a new kind of childcare community where every child, regardless of background or ability, feels seen, supported, and inspired.
Established as a nonprofit in 2020, Mousewood operates on a five-acre property of meadows, trails, wetlands, and gardens. It offers inclusive, research-based early learning rooted in nature connection, child-led inquiry, and strong relationships between educators, children, and families. Today, Mousewood stands as a first-of-its-kind educational model in northern BC, blending outdoor exploration with emotional development, self-regulation, and belonging.
Despite the regulatory and financial hurdles of running a nature-based school under a Temporary Use Permit, Heidi and her team—supported by passionate parents, volunteers, and community members—continue to pour their energy and resources into creating a safe, inclusive space for young learners.
Heidi’s work represents the best of what education can be: heart-driven, evidence-based, and deeply human. Her story is one of resilience, purpose, and vision—a reminder that when we follow our intuition and stay connected to what truly matters, we can change not only the way children learn, but the way communities grow.
Website: www.mousewood.ca
In this special live episode of the On The Brink Podcast, John Brink — 85 years young and North America’s oldest competitive bodybuilder — hits the gym with his longtime trainer, Stefan Cloutier, at Gold’s Gym in Prince George.
Together, they offer an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at what it truly takes to stay strong, disciplined, and passionate about fitness at any age.
From the daily habits that keep John competition-ready to the mindset that fuels his relentless drive, this episode is packed with powerful lessons on resilience, consistency, and the lifelong pursuit of self-improvement.
Whether you’re a dedicated athlete or simply seeking inspiration to push your limits, this conversation proves that age isn’t a barrier — it’s a badge of honour.
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Gregory James Thelian is an award-winning boudoir photographer and sought-after speaker on self-perception and transformation.
For more than a decade, he has helped people rediscover themselves through his signature 3-Day Transcendent Boudoir Experience—a deeply immersive process that has guided countless women to heal their relationships with confidence, body image, trauma, and self-worth.
Gregory’s philosophy is simple yet profound: when you change how you see yourself, you change what’s possible for your life. His work goes far beyond the camera lens—it’s about helping people see themselves with compassion, power, and truth.
A gifted storyteller with a refreshing mix of relatability, humor, and depth, Gregory connects with audiences who are tired of surface-level self-help and ready for real transformation. His talks and interviews reveal the missing ingredient in personal growth: shifting self-perception as the foundation for lasting change.
Lannette first captured the world’s attention as the breakout star of HBO Max and TLC’s hit series MILF Manor.
While audiences were initially drawn to the image of the confident, all-American single mom from North Carolina, Lannette has since revealed a deeper, more powerful story—one of resilience, reinvention, and authenticity.
Beyond the screen, she’s opened up about her personal journey, sharing both the struggles and triumphs that shaped her into the strong, grounded woman she is today. Through her honesty and vulnerability, Lannette continues to inspire others to embrace life’s highs and lows with courage and compassion.
Today, she uses her voice and platform to amplify those who feel unheard—reminding us that, no matter how chaotic life can get, we’re all in it together.
Jayla Siciliano, Shark Tank entrepreneur turned real estate investor, excels in building brands, teams, and products. CEO of a bi-coastal luxury short-term rental company, she also hosts the Seed Money Podcast where she’s on a mission to help early-stage entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality!
Wes Towers is the founder of Uplift 360, a marketing agency he built from the ground up more than two decades ago. He didn’t learn business in a classroom—he learned it in the trenches, building, breaking, and rebuilding until he discovered what truly works. That hands-on experience fuels his down-to-earth, results-driven approach to helping trades and construction businesses turn their websites and SEO into engines for steady, qualified leads.
At Uplift 360, Wes helps brands get found, get trusted, and get chosen—no fluff, no jargon, just practical strategies that drive measurable growth. His philosophy blends authenticity and human connection with smart, streamlined marketing that cuts through the noise of an AI-saturated world.
Behind the mic, Wes shares field-tested tactics, real-world lessons, and candid stories from his entrepreneurial journey. His insights are raw, actionable, and immediately relevant for business owners ready to stop wasting money online and start building trust at scale. For anyone serious about growth, Wes brings clarity, honesty, and a healthy dose of grit to every conversation.
With over 40 years in the global wood products industry, Russ Taylor has become one of the world’s most respected authorities in market analysis, benchmarking, and strategic consulting.
Russ began his career in the 1970s as an operations forester in northern British Columbia before moving into leadership roles in sawmill management, marketing, and product development with Interfor. In 1988, he transitioned into consulting — a move that would define his career for decades to come.
For 28 years, Russ led International WOOD MARKETS Group, earning a reputation for providing world-class market intelligence and industry forecasts that shaped business strategies across the globe. He later founded RUSS TAYLOR GLOBAL, continuing his mission to help organizations navigate the complexities of the international wood products value chain.
Throughout his career, Russ has:
Authored influential reports such as WOOD Markets Monthly International Report, Global Timber/Lumber Cost Benchmarking Report, and The China Bulletin
Organized and led 19 international industry conferences and 12 market tours across Russia, China, Europe, and beyond
Advised hundreds of companies, investors, and government agencies on competitiveness, market trends, and strategy
Holding both a Forestry Degree and an MBA from the University of British Columbia, Russ combines deep industry knowledge with a global perspective — traveling over 100,000 miles a year to gather first-hand insights from the world’s key producing and consuming regions.
Today, through RUSS TAYLOR GLOBAL, he continues to offer cutting-edge analysis on market shifts, supply and demand dynamics, and emerging opportunities that are shaping the future of the forest industry.
Tune in to hear Russ share his journey, insights, and decades of expertise that continue to influence how the world understands wood.
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Nichole Daher is the founder and CEO of Success On The Spectrum, the first autism treatment franchise in the United States. As both an autism mom and a healthcare professional, Nichole transformed a deeply personal challenge into a groundbreaking mission—to make high-quality autism therapy accessible while empowering entrepreneurs to build businesses that truly make a difference.
After facing long and painful waitlists for her own child’s care, Nichole decided no parent should have to fight this hard for support. What began as one clinic has grown into a national movement: a franchise network dedicated to helping more children be seen, more parents be supported, and more communities thrive.
Today, Nichole mentors aspiring business owners and ex-corporate professionals who want to create purpose-driven, recession-resistant ventures in the healthcare space—without needing a medical degree or sacrificing family life. Through Success On The Spectrum, she’s proving that profitability and purpose can go hand in hand, and that impact-driven entrepreneurship is the future of business.
Bryan Gile is a 8x World Record-holding professional skydiving athlete with 12,000 skydives, a seasoned global traveler having lived in 7 distinct locations around the world, a speaker of three foreign languages, a yogi, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, surfer, and an accomplished entrepreneur.As the former North American Director of Sales for Surf Lakes International, the largest surfing wavepool manufacturer in the world (2020-2023), he boasts a decade-long track record of world-class success across various domains. His writing journey is driven by a desire to share the transformative mindset strategies outlined in Be Great Be Happy, which helped turn his greatest weaknesses into his biggest strengths, ultimately enabling him to achieve the life of success and fulfillment he always aspired to.
Marianne Hickman is an international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor who has graced over 2,000 stages worldwide. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse in helping industry experts monetize their message and turn their speaking into a profitable business.From being a single mom on food stamps to running a thriving business with her husband and raising six incredible children, Marianne knows firsthand the power of crafting a message that moves people to action.Through her programs Marianne equips her clients with the tools to own the stage, deliver unforgettable presentations, and turn those moments into measurable results.
Kurt Uhlir, often called “The King of Scaling Companies,” is a globally recognized CMO, GTM architect, and growth operator who’s helped drive more than 60 acquisitions and exits, supported an $880 million IPO, and led multiple companies through hypergrowth.
A true builder at heart, Kurt has designed and scaled go-to-market systems that have fueled massive revenue expansion and operational efficiency across B2B SaaS, consumer tech, martech, and real estate industries.
He’s held leadership roles in organizations ranging from startups to billion-dollar enterprises, operating across six continents. His innovations have influenced technologies now used by millions at companies like Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Garmin. Over his career, Kurt has advised founders, private-equity CEOs, and even the President of the United States.
As an inventor, he holds more than 20 patents and is credited with pioneering several modern marketing categories—including social media management, influencer marketing, location-based targeting, and enterprise SEO at scale.
Today, Kurt serves as Chief Marketing Officer at ez Home Search, a rapidly growing real estate platform transforming how consumers find and evaluate homes—with privacy, performance, and user empowerment at the forefront.
A passionate advocate for servant leadership, Kurt teaches that great leaders don’t control—they serve. His philosophy centers on removing barriers, empowering high performers, and creating environments where people and companies can thrive.
Tara Wiskow is an intuitive energy healer and life reinvention mentor who empowers women to break free from self-abandonment, self-sabotage, and the exhausting cycle of people-pleasing.
After naturally losing 220 pounds and healing years of emotional pain, Tara transformed her life from the inside out—and now helps others do the same. Her approach combines intuitive guidance, energy work, and mindset mastery to help women release limiting beliefs, clear emotional blocks, and reconnect with their authentic power.
Through her signature She Rises program, Tara guides women to rewrite their inner story, elevate their energy, and step fully into the life—and body—they truly desire.
Judith Belmont is a psychotherapist, author, and speaker with over 40 years of experience helping people build emotional wellness and resilience. Throughout her career, she has worked in private practice, corporate training, and mental health settings, as well as speaking at wellness conferences across the country.
Judith is the author of 11 self-help and mental health books and two therapeutic card decks, all focused on providing practical, “hands-on” tools for living a more positive and balanced life.
Today, she serves as a workplace wellness trainer for an online training company, where she continues to share actionable strategies for emotional intelligence, stress management, and personal growth.
Judith holds an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from Hahnemann Medical College and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.
At 63, Prince George endurance athlete Larry Malmgren achieved one of ultrarunning’s ultimate challenges — finishing The Divide 200, a 200-mile mountain race in Alberta with an extraordinary 40,000 feet of elevation gain and loss.
Over four punishing days and nights, Larry battled sleep deprivation, harsh weather, and physical collapse to cross the finish line in 98 hours and 34 minutes, becoming one of the oldest finishers in the event’s history.
A longtime member of the Prince George Trench Runners, Larry has built a reputation for redefining what’s possible at any age. His running résumé includes the Canadian Death Race — a 118-kilometre test of grit and endurance — but The Divide 200 held deeper meaning. After collapsing just 60 miles from the finish in 2024 due to “runner’s lean,” Larry returned a year later with renewed determination, a five-person support crew, and guidance from high-performance coach Simon Lamarche.
What began as a solo pursuit evolved into something far greater: a story of teamwork, resilience, and human connection. “It stopped being about the run,” Larry reflects. “It became about the experience — the deepening of friendships and the new ones formed on the trail.”
Through 98 hours of near-continuous movement and only six and a half hours of sleep, Larry faced searing heat, freezing rain, and his own physical limits — all in search of the answer to a timeless question: Why? For him, it’s simple — because pushing through the unknown brings us closer to what it means to be alive.
Now, after more than a decade of ultrarunning, Larry has shifted his focus to fastpacking — blending endurance running with ultralight backpacking — trading race medals for mountaintops and competition for connection with nature. His journey is one of courage, evolution, and the quiet power of perseverance.
Amber Abila is a binge eating recovery coach who helps women break free from overeating and finally feel at peace around food.
For years, Amber appeared to have it all together—successful, driven, and health-conscious—but privately, she battled an exhausting cycle of binge eating and self-blame. She tried everything from therapy to calorie counting to strict meal plans, yet nothing worked long-term.
Her breakthrough came when she discovered how deeply her unconscious mind was driving her eating habits. By learning to rewire her brain, Amber completely transformed her relationship with food—and with herself.
Now, she teaches other women to do the same using a compassionate, evidence-based approach grounded in psychology and coaching. Her methods help clients quiet “food noise,” stop secret eating, and enjoy food with confidence and balance—without guilt, restriction, or obsession.
Amber’s mission is to ensure no woman ever feels as broken or alone as she once did—because binge eating isn’t a failure of willpower; it’s a pattern that can be changed.