The Coffee with Crainer Show

From the Ice Rink to the Executive Suite with Kevin Westgarth

Joining this episode is Kevin Westgarth, Vice-President of Hockey Development and Strategic Collaboration at the NHL. Kevin shares his experience as a professional hockey player, his role today, and advice for those looking to pursue a career in Sport Management.

Adventures in Communications and Philanthropy with John Fairley

This episode features John Fairley, an active philanthropist, college executive, and on-air personality! John is the Vice President of Communications & Community Relations at St. Clair College and also the Founder & Host of YourTV's Face to Face Show. Listen in as John shares his experiences in both communications and philanthropy.

Uncovering A Career in the Real Estate Industry with Dan Gemus

Is a career in Real Estate the right fit for you? On this episode, Dan Gemus, CEO of The Dan Gemus Real Estate Team unpacks his experience as an agent, investor, home builder, and home centre owner and also shares his tips for success in this competitive industry.

Changing Business Needs During the Pandemic with Rakesh Naidu

This episode features Rakesh Naidu, President & CEO of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and Founder of AyeWork Inc. Rakesh enlightens us on how businesses in Windsor-Essex have adjusted during the pandemic and shares his own personal experience as an entrepreneur.

An Inside Look at A Career in Broadcasting with Mike and Lisa

This episode features Mike Kakuk & Lisa Williams, Co-hosts of AM800's The Morning Drive, the #1 Morning Show in Windsor-Essex! Both Mike and Lisa have been co-hosting the show for 17 years and will have plenty of insights to share with those interested in discovering more about the broadcasting industry.

Leadership Advice for Your Path to the C-Suite with Shane Kennedy

This episode features Shane Kennedy, an accomplished senior leader, formerly the VP of Southwestern Ontario at TD Canada Trust. He has recently joined The Co-operators as a Financial Advisor. Watch this interview to unravel Shane’s insights into how you can pave a path towards a C-Suite position in an organization.

Building Political Trust in Your Community with Brian Masse

Brian Masse is the Member of Parliament for Windsor-West and has held his seat since 2002. He has served 16 years as vice-chair of the Canada–US Inter-Parliamentary Group, co-chaired the All-Party Border Caucus, and chaired the NDP Auto Caucus. Today, he is the Critic for Innovation, Science, Economic and Development and Critic for Great Lakes. During this episode, Brian shares how he has continued to build trust as a politician with the constituents he represents.

How to Become An Exceptional Board Director with Jodi Butts

Jodi Butts is no stranger to the Windsor-Essex region, graduating from the University of Windsor and serving on their Board of Governors. Jodi is also a lawyer, health system executive, entrepreneur, and board director for many organizations including Canada Goose Inc., Aphria Inc., Dot Health, and Bayshore HealthCare. She is also the Chair of the World Health Innovation Network and Aereus Technologies Inc. On this episode, Jodi will be sharing her advice on how to become an exceptional board director.

Best Practices to Scale Your Business with Chuck Kelly

Joining this episode is Chuck Kelly, the President & CEO of Movati Athletic. Movati Athletic first started in 1997 and since has built 16 premium fitness clubs across Ontario with over 100,000 members. Listen to this episode to learn how Chuck scaled his business into one of the largest premium fitness clubs in Canada.

Insights & Knowledge Gained Throughout My Career with Diane Reko

Joining this episode is Diane Reko, the CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors of Reko International Group Inc. Diane is a first-generation Canadian and role model for aspiring business leaders and those interested in the field of STEM. This interview shares the unexpected moments throughout her career and the leadership knowledge gained along the way.