The Coffee with Crainer Show

How to Manage A Career Switch: From Police Officer to Gym Owner with Tony Smith

Joining the Coffee with Crainer Show is Tony Smith. He is highly knowledgeable in the areas of motivation, team building, tactical fitness and combat readiness. Tony served as a police officer with Windsor Police Service for over 18 years leading the Tactical Response Unit. In 2018, Tony resigned from Law Enforcement and now leads the Garage Gym as the Founder and Head Trainer. This episode shares how Tony managed this career switch and also provides advice to young professionals!

Starting A Fashion Business In Windsor: How Lowendco Began

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Lowendco. Lowendco first started in 2017 as an Instagram page selling unique vintage pieces. As they expanded, they began to mix in modern streetwear and high-end fashion items. After growing their online community to over 9000 followers, they were able to open a storefront located in downtown Windsor. In this episode, Lowendco shares their story and advice to those interested in the fashion industry!

How to Make Valuable Connections While In School with Noah Campbell

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Noah Campbell, a Computer Science student at the University of Windsor wrapping up the last semester of his program. Throughout Noah's time in University, he has been able to make valuable connections including: Co-founded WinHacks, implemented the BlackBerry Bootcamp program at the University of Windsor, and leveraged partnerships with Google, BlackBerry, and Communitech for the University of Windsor. In this episode, Noah shares advice on how you can make valuable connections while in school!

My Experience As A Journalist In The Town Of Amherstburg with Ron Giofu

This episode features Ron Giofu, an Editor and Reporter for the River Town Times. The River Town Times is an independent newspaper based in the town of Amherstburg. Ron has been a Journalist for over 25 years and is no stranger to working long hours to get the job done. This episode discusses Ron's experience as a Journalist and also provides an understanding of what it's like to be a Journalist in the 21st century. For more information about the River Town Times, please visit http://rivertowntimes.com/.

Hospitality & Tourism As A Career with Gordon Orr

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Gordon Orr, the CEO at Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. Gordon is responsible for the regions' official destination marketing organization. He has been a part of the hospitality and tourism industry since 1987 and continues to be a champion for the Windsor-Essex community. In this episode, Gordon shares insight and advice to those interested in a career in hospitality and tourism. For more information about Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, please visit https://visitwindsoressex.com/

First Impressions and Lessons Learned From A New Member of Parliament with Irek Kusmierczyk

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Irek Kusmierczyk, a newly elected Member of Parliament representing Windsor-Tecumseh. Irek is also a former City of Windsor Councillor who served three terms representing Ward 7. This episode discusses some of Irek’s first impressions and lessons learned so far into his career as an MP. 

Being A Team Player at Work and at Home with Tal Czudner

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Tal Czudner. Tal is the Vice President at Landscape Effects Group, Board Chair at Windsor Essex Development Corporation, and a member of the Hospitality Advisory Board at St. Clair College. In this episode, Tal discusses the importance of being a team player both at work and at home.

What It's Like to Be President & GM of A Hockey Team: Behind the Scenes with Trevor Georgie

Trevor Georgie is an accomplished sports and entertainment professional who has enjoyed leadership roles in a variety of aspects of sport management. In January 2016, Trevor was named the President of the Saint John Sea Dogs, making him the youngest in the Canadian Hockey League. Later that year he was appointed to the General Manager’s role. In this episode, Trevor shares his experience as President and General Manager of a Junior A hockey team in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League!

Building A Non-profit Organization: What I Have Learned So Far with Nour Hachem-Fawaz

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Nour Hachem-Fawaz, President at Build a Dream. Nour draws on 13 years of experience as a workforce advisor, mentor, and influencer to inspire youth to make informed career choices that challenge the status quo. Build a Dream offers hands-on learning opportunities, gives exposure to new career pathways, and introduces young women to female role models. For more information about Build a Dream, please visit https://www.webuildadream.com/

The Future of Events in Windsor-Essex with Jeff Casey

Joining me on the Coffee with Crainer Show is Jeff Casey, Owner and Publisher at snapd Windsor. snapd Windsor specializes in community-based advertising, public relations, networking and marketing initiatives. Jeff has been involved in numerous events and initiatives in the Windsor area, including his role as Event Chair for Play for a Cure. In this episode, Jeff shares how he envisions the future of events in Windsor-Essex due to changes since COVID-19. For more information about snapd Windsor, please visit https://windsor.snapd.com/.