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Welcome back to Coffee with Convery, where we caffeinateyour curiosity with bold stories, actionable insights, and fresh takes on how we define and design success. Today’s guest is a leader in AI innovation, a keynotespeaker, and an advocate for mental health and resilience. Please welcome TJ Walia — creator of the PWR-AI Framework, former Microsoft leader, and passionate mentor helping professionals and entrepreneurs thrive withoutburning out. TJ’s journey is one many can relate to — after 15...

What's up, hustlers and dream-chasers! 🚀💪 Welcome to another high-energy episode of Coffee With Convery🎙️💥 Today we're about to crank the volume up to 11! 🔊🔥 We've got a real estate rockstar 🏠🎸 Cody Galloway-Braman in the house. He's flipping the script on how we think about buying and selling homes. He's a 3x franchise owner 🏆🏆🏆, a community builder 🤝🌟, and an athlete who's still crushing it in the gym 💪🏋️‍♂️. Let's dive into this no-holds-barred conversation that's guaranteed to leave you ...

Welcome to Coffee with Convery! ☕️ Today, we have a remarkable guest whose journey encapsulates resilience, faith, and the power of inclusion. Meet Andrew Fitisemanu, a dynamic individual who not only shines on the rugby field but also advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion in both sports and corporate environments. 🏉🌈 Andrew’s story is one of evolution and empowerment. Growing up as a Catholic in New Zealand, Andrew found solace and strength in his faith. However, his path took a trans...

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of Coffee with Convery. This Black History Month, we introduce our Legacy in Motion series with a powerful conversation featuring Manny Almonte—a visionary leader dedicated to empowering men of color and fostering community transformation. Manny is the founder of Mastermind Connect, a dynamic men’s collective, and the Young Masterminds Initiative, a nonprofit creating transformative experiences that help men of color connect with their passions, inner s...

🎙️ Welcome to Coffee with Convery, the podcast where we explore the journeys, challenges, and triumphs of inspiring individuals. Today, we have A.J. Stanat, a multi-faceted talent from the University of Windsor 💙💛. A.J. recently made waves 🌊 in the Ontario University Athletics championships, finishing first 🥇 in men's weight throw and shotput and earning the prestigious title of Male Field Athlete of the Year for 2024 🏆. But there's more to A.J. than just athletics—he's also a dedicated Kines...

🎙️ Welcome to ☕️ Coffee with Convery, the podcast where we sit down with some of the most fascinating minds from various fields for a chat over a cup of coffee! Today I'm thrilled to introduce you to our guest, Sebastian Benzecry! 🚀 🎓 Sebastian is a PhD Candidate at the University of Cambridge, where he focuses on Film and Screen Studies. He's also the President of the Cambridge University Boat Club for 2023/24, leading the team to victory in The Gemini Boat Race 2024 and winning the Aberdeen...

🌟✨ Welcome, coffee enthusiasts and career aficionados, to another enriching episode of "Coffee with Convery"! ☕🚀 🎉 Today, we have a special guest, Mike Thomson, who's not only redefining the hiring landscape but has a unique journey that intertwines entrepreneurship, athletics, and the invaluable lessons learned from embracing discomfort. ⚽🏒 🏒 From the hockey rinks teaching teamwork and resilience to the competitive floors of CrossFit, Mike has always sought to confront and embrace discomfort ...

Welcome to an electrifying episode of "Coffee With Convery!" ☕️ Get ready to dive into the extraordinary journey of Scott Ramsay, a powerhouse - once a pro hockey player, now a dynamic advocate armed with a PhD in nursing! 🏒🎓 Scott's story is one of resilience. Four concussions during his hockey career led him from the ice to nursing. Working at BC Children’s Hospital, he witnessed the struggles of young concussion patients, sparking his mission. 💪🏥 His groundbreaking PhD research, the largest...

🎙️ Welcome back to another exciting episode of Coffee With Convery! ☕ In this podcast, we take a deep dive into the lives and experiences of remarkable individuals who've carved their path to success. Today, we're thrilled to have a dynamic guest with us, whose career journey is an inspiring tale of resilience and determination. 🌟 Meet Satvik Shah, joining us all the way from the vibrant city of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Satvik is a powerhouse of positivity, talent, and goal-driven ambitio...

👋 Hey there, coffee enthusiasts, and welcome to 'Coffee ☕ with Convery'! ☕ Grab your favorite brew, settle in, and get ready for a caffeine-fueled journey into a fascinating conversation with my truly remarkable guest, Chris de Sousa Costa. 🎓 Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Communication Studies from York University and a Graduate Diploma in Business (GDB) from Queen’s University, earned through a scholarship between Game Plan and the Smith School of Business. His academic journ...

🎙️ Hello everyone and welcome to Coffee With Convery! ☕️ On today's podcast, my special guest is none other than Jesse Iwuji. 🌟 In all things Jesse Iwuji does, there are two constant elements: his devotion to service 🇺🇸 and his inspirational nature to many. Jesse went from competing at the top level of Division-1A college football 🏈 to rising the ranks of the military as a Lieutenant Commander ⚓, and is now the only current driver in all of NASCAR 🏁 at the national levels that actively serves ...

Students, New Grads and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today's podcast my guest is Marcus Smith. Marcus is a Brock University graduate with an Honors Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies. Marcus Smith, ThatMotivatedKid, is a content creator who is passionate about driving positive change in the realm of mental health. Through his vulnerable and authentic conversations, he empowers and impacts his audience to prioritize mental well-being and end the stigma sur...

Students, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today’s podcast, my guest is Jack Gillies. Jack is currently enrolled at McMaster University pursuing his Arts and Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies degree with hopes of graduation in April 2026. Jack is also a member of the McMaster Student Union’s Emergency First Response Team (EFRT), responding to medical emergencies within the McMaster University Campus. He trains constantly to continue developing c...

Students, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. This podcast is an intimate, upfront and personal coffee chat approach with some of the amazing and inspiring talent I have met over the years. On today’s Careering Talk, my guest today is Anthony Morra. Anthony is an honors graduate from the University of Toronto Scarborough with a BBA in Business Management. He also holds a MBA in Business Administration and Management from the Hult International Business School based in ...

On today’s Careering Talk, I have invited a very special guest Deidre Convery-Bernard. Deidre is not only my younger sister but she is also an accomplished role model, authentic trailblazer, a loving wife, a loyal friend and a mom to her 3 cats Winston, George, Gracie and her dog, Brooke. Deidre's career story is an interesting and inspiring one which started out with a high school experience of classes in typing and focus on clerical skills and development. Her High School guidance counselor a...

Students, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. This podcast is an intimate, upfront and personal coffee chat approach with some of the amazing and inspiring talent I have met over the years. On today’s #CoffeeWithConvery podcast we are continuing the series “Throwback Thursday” where I bring onto the show students and young talent that I met years ago and to see where they are now. My guest today is Ben Horgan, a graduate from the Ivey School of Business at Western Uni...