This is a wide discussion that will leave you thinking afterward.

Manny talks with guest Doug Downs about music, the role of anger in today’s society, technology’s impacts on lives and ultimately what one word would Doug say describes the secret recipe for success in life.

Patience is a virtue.

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04:09 - From Band Life to Broadcasting
11:35 - The Dangers of Phone Addiction
19:55 - The Necessity of Anger for Change

GUEST: Doug Downs
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Navigating the crossroads of youth.

Isaac Soares, a bright architecture student, wrestles with the weighty decision between further education and diving into the workforce. His candid conversation with Manny Andrade in this episode dives into the societal pressures faced by young adults to chart out their entire lives prematurely.

They explore themes of privilege, opportunity cost, and the pursuit of ‘it’—that unique drive that propels individuals forward. Manny, with the wisdom of experience, reassures Isaac that the path to success is a personal journey, punctuated by patience and the courage to embrace one’s choices.

Together, they unpack the complexities of expectations, fears, and aspirations that define Isaac’s generation, offering a compelling glimpse into the universal mission for purpose and direction.

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3:23 Privilege, Choice, and Fear of the Wrong Path
5:24 Generational Reflections: Then and Now
9:41 Following Society’s Success Script

Guest: Issaac Soares
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In this episode Lisa Gibbs, the executive director of the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, and Manny discuss their recent trek in Ecuador to raise funds for shelters and violence prevention programs. They reflect on the physical and emotional challenges of the trek, the beauty of Ecuador, and the importance of their cause.

They also discuss the progress made in addressing intimate partner violence over the past 50 years, but acknowledge there is still much work to be done.

The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation has raised over $41 million in its 25-year history and is the largest non-governmental funder of shelters in Canada. The trek in Ecuador raised nearly $1.7 million, surpassing their initial goal of $1.2 million.

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7:51 The Importance of Community Involvement and Fundraising
10:48 The Emotional Impact of the Ecuadorian Trek
20:06 The Role of Shelters in Providing Safety and Support
33:08 The Royal LePage Shelter Foundation

Guest: Lisa Gibbs, Exec Dir Royal LePage Shelter Foundation
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