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Sonia Furstenau is a Canadian politician who is currently the leader of the Green Party of British Columbia.

Sonia Furstenau grew up with a strong sense of the importance of democracy. As a child, she travelled with her father to his native East Germany. It was there she realized that democracy is something that must be nurtured and protected.

After moving to B.C. at the age of 20, Sonia studied at the University of Victoria, where she completed her BA and MA in History, and her Bachelor of Education degree. She has worked as a waitress, a bookkeeper, as the National Administrator for Results Canada, and as a high school teacher in Victoria and Shawnigan Lake. She is the proud parent of three children and two step-children.

In 2013, Sonia learned that the provincial government was considering granting a permit to a company to dump contaminated soil in a quarry at the headwaters of her community’s drinking watershed. Sonia began organizing alongside her community, questioning the evidence behind the government’s decision to issue the permits. In 2014, she was elected Area Director for Area B of the Cowichan Valley Regional District.

In 2017, after years of hard work and advocacy, the Ministry of the Environment did something unprecedented: it revoked the permit. Months later, Sonia was elected as the first B.C. Green MLA for Cowichan Valley. In October 2018, she stood with the Environment Minister as they introduced legislation to reform the province’s use of professional reliance, the broken system that led to the Shawnigan permits being issued in the first place.

As a B.C. Green MLA, Sonia served as the lead spokesperson for seven different government files. She has successfully advocated for changes to the child welfare system; worked with the government to make reforms to environmental legislation and to develop childcare and early childhood education programs; and stood up against the government’s tax breaks to the fossil fuel industry.

Sonia lives in the Cowichan Valley with her husband Blaise and their children.

In this special solo edition, John A. Brink tackles one of the most pressing issues in British Columbia today: the crisis in the BC forest industry. Drawing from his 60+ years of experience in the industry, John reflects on the unprecedented challenges facing the sector, stating, "I have never witnessed a more difficult time in the British Columbia forest industry." Key highlights from this episode include: The Shift in Costs: John discusses how BC, once known for being the lowest cost producer of fibre and lumber, has now transitioned to being one of the highest-cost producers. He explains the underlying causes and the consequences of this shift on the local economies of the province. Understanding the Issues: A deep dive into the key factors driving the current crisis, including fluctuating Annual Allowable Cut (AAC) numbers, regulatory challenges, and the overall industry structure. The Role of Value-Added Manufacturing: John stresses the critical importance of value-added manufacturing in sustaining the BC forest industry, while outlining the two policies that have hindered its growth. A Bold Move: In a major development, John reveals his Letter of Intent to purchase sawmill operations and tenure from Canfor in Bear Lake, Fort St. John, Vanderhoof and Houston—an important step in addressing the industry's challenges, revitalizing the industry in Northern BC and stimulating massive job growth in these regions. Future Outlook: John asks hard questions about the future of the industry and explores opportunities for recovery. He discusses his vision for creating 5,000 new jobs in the BC forest industry by focusing on long-term solutions. This episode is essential listening for anyone invested in the future of British Columbia's natural resources and the livelihood of its workers.

Kevin Falcon was born and raised on the North Shore and he graduated from SFU and the Real Estate Program at UBC. Falcon was elected MLA for Surrey-Cloverdale in 2001, a position he held until 2013.

Elected to the Legislature once again, Falcon now serves as the MLA for Vancouver-Quilchena and as the Leader of the Official Opposition.

When he was first elected, Falcon was one of the youngest MLAs to serve in cabinet. In his twelve years at the cabinet table, Falcon held a number of senior Cabinet roles including Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Minister of Transportation, Minister of Health and Minister of Deregulation.

After leaving politics, Falcon took on the role as Executive Vice President for Anthem Capital and served on the boards of several non-profits including Canuck Place, Lions Gate Hospital Foundation and the Street-to-home Foundation, an organization working to house the homeless on the Downtown Eastside.

He lives in North Vancouver with wife Jessica and two daughters, Josephine and Rose, and their cats Lucky and Feather.

Timi Orosz is an impact strategist and game-changer who specializes in scaling-up businesses that make a positive impact. She is an ex-CEO who resigned to live in a jungle in Sri Lanka to find an authentic business path.

Timi has enjoyed the opportunity to travel the world and relocate multiple times: she has lived in 11 cities, 5 countries, and is currently calling Tenerife her home. Timi became a CEO at age 30 and burnt out at 32.

When she suddenly quit my job to live in a jungle in Sri Lanka, she finally found her authentic business path. She is now on a mission to support purpose-driven entrepreneurs and businesses to make a bigger impact in our world.

Timi founded Connect One Marketing and Spiritual Biz Mentor with this exact goal in mind. Her next goal is to empower large crowds of change-makers to help humanity evolve further.

Connect with Timi at https://connectonemarketing.com/spiritual-business-mentoring/

Coach Jon is a weight loss coach and emotional eating expert who has lost 100lbs.

From nanotechnology researcher, to Navy marine engineer, to globetrotting nomad, Coach Jon spent most of his life running from his true calling, until one question changed his life.

Now he's on a mission to help others lose weight for good and leave BS diets in the rearview mirror.With Freedom Nutrition Coaching he marries the Science of Metabolism with the Psychology of Behavior Change and the Compassion of Human Connection to create life-changing transformations with his clients.Coach Jon offers a free e-book to help individuals throughout the world.

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This is a free e-book that will show you exactly how to Crush Your Cravings. Included in it:1. The 4-step method to crush any craving FAST2. The "secret" eating rhythm to eliminate mindless snacking3. How to sleep your way to a lower weight

Dr. Robert Wolf is a best-selling author on a mission, releasing his first book: 'Not a Real Enemy.'

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The book has now won a Nautilus Book Award, a National Indie Excellence Award, a Living Now Book Award, and a Readers’ Favorite Book Award for 2023.Dr. Wolf is deeply saddened by what is happening in Israel and in the USA, and no time like the present could his book’s messages be more poignant, more relevant, more germane.

Dr. Wolf would like to see his book taught in classes, starting with Harvard, where anti-Semitism is on the rise. Dr. WolfI graduated Tufts in 1984, B.S. in Biology and Psychology, and graduated University of Michigan Medical School in 1988.

He has been in the radiology field for over 34 years.Dr. Wolf is the author of a biography about his father's amazing story of living as a Jewish man in Hungary when the Nazis, and later the communists, seized power. Growing up in affluence, young Ervin Wolf was forced into a labor camp, unaware that his parents were deported to Auschwitz.

In Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom, Ervin relies on his wits and good fortune to escape the Nazis not once, but twice.

Once freed, however, he finds life under communism so unbearable he must make the most daring of all escapes in the dead of a winter's night. Not a Real Enemy is the true story of one of the most unknown chapters in the Holocaust, following the transformation of a young man as he confronts anti-Semitism, cruelty, kindness, despair, and hope in his journey toward freedom.

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Dr. Rebecca Jackson is an industry leader in brain health and optimizing the brain to enhance how you feel and function. She brings 15 years of Brain Balance experience to her role as Chief Programs Officer. In this role, she has published research on improving cognition, development and well-being, drives programmatic enhancements, and creates new programs to meet the growing demands of people wanting to achieve more -for themselves and their children. Dr. Jackson is the author of the book, Back on Track, and is a frequent media guest as an expert on improving brain health, development, and cognition. Dr. Jackson's work has been featured on Mayo Clinic Press, Forbes, Psych Central, Business Insider, and more. She has appeared on both local and national news and shows such as The Doctor’s Show, and NBC’s Nightly News. #ADHD#AttentionDeficitHyperactivityDisorder#ADHDAwareness#ADHDtips#ADHDsupport#Neurodiversity#ADHDcommunity#ADHDawarenessmonth#MentalHealth#ADHDeducation#ADHDlife#ADHDparenting#ADHDadults#ADHDsymptoms#ADHDmanagement

Abby Diamond is an artist, life experimenter, and strong believer in the art of “imperfectionism.” Abby helps founders and artists design lives they’re proud of with simple behavior change and design thinking principles. As a master Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner and Clinical Hypnotherapist, Abby is obsessed with learning how people's brains work and I can't wait to share brain waves with you. Follow Abby on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/abbydiamondx

Eric’s experience includes ad optimization for Snap Inc, consulting for fortune 500 through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, Dark Matter research at Carnegie Melon University with my brother’s team, and helping found CartRev, a social commerce platform that had over 100 Shopify Brands using Eric is a 30-year-old entrepreneur whose philosophy emphasizes the importance of simplicity, adaptability, and a clear mind, which has translated well into the world of web3 entrepreneurship. Eric specializes in leveraging his strategic thinking and adaptability to create innovative and effective solutions to the challenges facing this cutting industry. Eric’s fierce independence and commitment to self-mastery made him a natural leader and role model for those seeking to live a life of purpose and freedom in the digital age. As a staunch individualist, Eric is a vocal advocate for decentralizing power and control, promoting the democratization of access and opportunity in the digital world. Eric has an IQ of over 140, enjoys playing chess and fine cuisine, and his main hobbies include fighting, chess, reading, and meditation. Eric just got back from a 10 day noble silence Vipassana meditation retreat and recommends that everyone. Presently he is President of SHOPX web3 ecommerce, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer of Dataing and ai powered matchmaking. In the past, he founded a Saas platform that replaced affiliate codes for ecommerce brands, worked as a constant for Fortune 500 companies, helped Snap optimize their ad algorithm, supported the research team at Carnegie Mellon University in their dark matter research, and interned abroad in Barcelona Spain.

Marc Reklau is the author of 13 incredible books, including the international bestsellers “30 Days - Change your habits, change your life”, "Love yourself FIRST", and "How to Become a People Magnet". His books have been translated into 25+ languages, have over 5000 five-star reviews on Amazon and over 1.000.000 readers. As an author of life-changing books, Marc is dedicated to helping people and organizations to transform and achieve greater success using the power of habit. For more than 30 years Marc has studied the work of philosophers, scientists and psychologists to learn what makes people tick. With the right mentality, Marc believes that anyone can improve their personal and professional success in a way never imagined. For individuals, this can mean a salary increase, more sales, health improvements, better relationships, and a higher level of happiness. For companies, it means multiplying company benefits, cutting health care costs, higher employee engagement, and lower employee turnover among other advantages. Learn more about Marc and his books at https://www.marcreklau.com/