One of my favourite words is impact, and I adore those who positively impact their world and ours. My guest today is Jon Cornish. Football fans would know his name as a college and CFL star. He has also made an incredible impact as a University Chancellor, Community Leader, and financial advisor.

Jon offers valuable insights and inspiration for anyone looking to make a positive impact with their family and friends, in their community and through their career.

Highlights

1. [00:00:03] The Power of Impact - I open the show reflecting on how words, particularly "impact," shape" our world and introduce Jon Cornish as a prime example of a person whose life embodies this concept.

2. [00:01:17] Jon recounts his illustrious career in the CFL, emphasizing resilience and his impact on the field and within his team.

3. [00:02:05] Leadership as Chancellor: Jon discusses his role as the youngest Chancellor at the University of Calgary, focusing on how he leverages his position to create meaningful change in the academic community.

4. [00:03:02] Founding Calgary Black Chambers: Jon shares the vision and mission behind the Calgary Black Chambers, an organization he founded to support and mentor Black students and professionals.

5. [00:06:13] Early Life Influences: This section provides insights into Jon's childhood, and the role his mother played in inspiring Jon to do more and to be more.

6. [00:09:27] Identity and Intersectionality: Jon discusses his experiences with identity and race and how these challenges shaped his character and mission to positively impact others.

7. [00:17:00] Financial Advisory Role: Jon talks about his work as a financial advisor, transitioning from sports. He focuses on helping clients align their finances with their dreams and aspirations, ensuring their financial plans have a lasting impact.

8. [00:22:13] Community Engagement: Jon's work, including his efforts at Alberta's Children's Hospital and Habitat for Humanity, highlights his commitment to giving back and impacting beyond his professional life.

9. [00:27:10] Mentorship and Empowerment: Stories of how Jon mentors young individuals, helping them achieve their goals and impact the world.

10. [00:34:55] Future Aspirations: Jon reflects on his goals and plans to continue making a significant impact through his various roles and initiatives.

And, of course, my three takeaways.

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'Heaven is the Feeling One Leaves on Earth.'

Abandoned at Birth. Join me this week on Chatter that Matters for the heart-wrenching and uplifting story of Janet Sherlund, author of Abandoned at Birth: Searching for the Arms That Once Held Me. Janet discusses the profound effects of adoption on her identity and self-esteem, sharing her lifelong quest to reconnect with her birth parents and uncover who she is.

I cried when Janet discovered her adoption details, celebrated her life-changing reunion with her birth father and was sickened by the coldness of her birth mother. I also learned about the critical importance of understanding one's biological roots.

As the episode unfolds, Janet's courage, resilience, and the complexities of love and family will move you. Ending on hope and positivity, this conversation celebrates the bonds that tie us together and the enduring power of understanding where we come from.

This compelling episode will open your heart and touch your soul.

1. My opening

2. [00:01:23]: Janet describes the compulsion to reconnect with her birth mother.

3. [00:01:41]: Janet Sherlund discusses why she wrote her memoir.

4. [00:02:55]: Janet reads the prologue of her book, describing her drive to the adoption agency and her emotions.

5. [00:04:38]: Janet learns important facts from her adoption file.

6. [00:12:39]: Tony and Janet discuss her complicated relationship with her adoptive mother, Audrey.

7. [00:21:28]: Janet talks about the importance of biological roots and the strengths she discovered through her DNA.

8. [00:26:42]: The profound impact of meeting her birth father, Larry, and the unconditional love she experienced.

9. [00:31:07]: Janet explains her ongoing desire to connect with her birth mother and the rejection she felt when the meeting finally happened.

[00:43:22]: Reflections on the lessons from Janet's story, her adoptive and birth parents, and the powerful message about love and identity.

My three takeaways.

To connect with Janet and to buy her book, Abandonedatbirthbook.com