Coffee With Convery

TV & Film Episodes

May 1, 2025

From Finance to Frequencies with David McKee

Welcome back to Coffee with Convery! In today’s episode, I am excited to introduce David McKee, the Founder of Another Angle Consulting and a seasoned CFO and Controller. David’s journey is a unique blend of finance and creativity, as he has spent the past decade transforming his consultancy into a global advisory firm. By combining precise financial management with executive coaching, David helps both businesses and artists thrive. From his early days studying accounting and psychology at P...
Nov. 21, 2024

From Lights and Camera to Careers with Billy Nawrocki!

Welcome to Coffee with Convery ☕️, the podcast where we explore the journeys and experiences with talented individuals from all different backgrounds and careers. Today I’m talking with filmmaker extraordinaire, Billy Nawrocki. 🎬🎥 Billy’s journey in the world of film and media began at Providence College 🎓, where he earned his B.A. in English with a minor in Film Studies. Since then, his career has been nothing short of a thrilling adventure in the world of visual storytelling. 📚🖋️ From launc...
Oct. 24, 2024

From Film Maker to Tesla Exec to Podify CEO with Billy Samoa Saleebey

🎙️ Welcome to another energizing episode of Coffee with Convery! ☕️ Today, we're brewing up a conversation that's guaranteed to supercharge your entrepreneurial spirit. 🚀 Our guest is the one and only Billy Samoa Saleebey, a man who's reinvented himself more times than a chameleon in a kaleidoscope! 🦎🌈 From award-winning filmmaker 🎥 to Tesla executive 🚗, and now the podcast guru behind Podify 🎧, Billy's journey is a masterclass in pivoting with purpose. He's gone from capturing stories on the ...
Sept. 5, 2024

From Adventure to Adversity and Conquering Captivity with Sam Goodwin

From Life Journeys to Career Triumphs, It's time for Coffee with Convery! Today, we have the privilege of sitting down with Sam Goodwin, a remarkable individual whose life story reads like an adventure novel. 📚🌍 Sam is not only an entrepreneur and professional speaker but also one of the few people in history to have traveled to all 193 countries in the world. 🧳🌎 His journey, however, took an unexpected turn when he was captured and wrongfully imprisoned in Syria. 😰 Sam's new book, 'Saving Sa...
July 25, 2024

From Building Dreams to Communities, One Lego at a Time with Charlie Jeffers

Welcome to Coffee with Convery, ☕️ the podcast where we dive into inspiring stories over a warm cup of coffee. Today, we have a special guest who is not just building with bricks but also building communities and dreams. 🏗️ Meet Charlie Jeffers, the remarkable teenager behind "Pass the Bricks." Charlie started Pass the Bricks with a simple yet powerful mission: to collect used LEGO bricks, 🧱 clean and sanitize them, 🧼 and then repurpose them into new sets for children in need. His journey bega...
July 18, 2024

From Media Mastery to the Red Carpet with Jodie Davis

🎉 Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery, where we bring you the brightest minds and most inspiring voices in media, entertainment, and beyond. Today we have a truly special guest joining us. He’s an award-winning digital and broadcast executive producer with 20 years of experience, known not only for his exceptional work but also for his empathetic leadership. Our guest today is Jodie Davis. Jodie is renowned for his role as the co-executive producer of Entertainment Tonight Canada...
June 6, 2024

From Foster Care to Advocacy with Andrew Bridge

Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery, the podcast where we bring you inspiring stories and conversations with remarkable individuals . Today, I have the privilege of sitting down and introducing you to a true advocate for children’s rights, an esteemed lawyer ⚖️, and the author of the New York Times Bestseller 📚 “Hope’s Boy,” Andrew Bridge. Andrew’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. From growing up in foster care from age 6 to 18 🏠, to defying the odds and earning scholar...
April 25, 2024

From Harmony and Hope to The Maestro of Musical Restoration with Steve Bagmanyan

Welcome to Coffee with Convery ☕️, the podcast where we bring you stories of extraordinary people making a difference in their communities and beyond. Today, we're diving into an inspiring story of dedication, resilience, and the transformative power of music 🎵. Our guest today is Steve Bagmanyan, a name that may sound familiar if you've recently seen the Academy Award-winning documentary short, The Last Repair Shop 🛠️. This powerful film, directed by Ben Proudfoot and Kris Bowers, has brough...
April 4, 2024

From Culinary Creations to Broadcasting Brilliance with Glenn Bragonier

Welcome, coffee enthusiasts and conversationalists, to another stimulating episode of “Coffee with Convery”! ☕️ Today, we’re diving into the world of storytelling with a remarkable individual, Glenn Bragonier. 🎙 Glenn Bragonier is a seasoned Content Producer from Toronto. 🌟 With a rich tapestry of experiences ranging from sous chef to assistant distiller, Glenn’s journey has led him to the heart of journalism, where he currently produces captivating content for “Let’s Talk with Dani Stover” on ...
March 21, 2024

From Storytelling and Making Waves to Investigative News with Kevin O'Keefe

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of Coffee with Convery, where we bring you conversations with remarkable individuals shaping the landscape of work and impacting people through storytelling. ☕🗣️ Today, we are thrilled to have Kevin O’Keefe on the show, a seasoned veteran in the world of current affairs television, documentaries, and digital media. 🌐📺 With a career spanning over 25 years, Kevin has left an indelible mark on the industry. Currently serving as a Producer at CTV’s acclaimed investiga...
April 6, 2023

Perseverance, Stand Up and Guacamole with Joze Piranian

Students, New Grads and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today’s podcast, I have invited Joze Piranian to join me. Joze is a lifelong stutterer turned Forbes featured Global TEDx Speaker on Inclusion and Resilience. Born and raised in Lebanon, Joze avoided speaking for more than 25 years out of the fear of being judged for being different. Then, everything changed. He has delivered 5 TEDx talks and performed stand-up comedy in 3 continents and 4 languages. Having graduated fro...
March 16, 2023

Dreams are within reach with Sam Demma

Students, New Grads, and Career Seekers, Welcome to #CoffeeWithConvery. On today’s Careering Talk, my guest today is Sam Demma. Sam Demma is a 2-time TEDx Speaker, Author, Podcast Host and Youth Speaker. He is the youngest board director of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and co-founder of PickWaste, a volunteer organization that mobilizes youth to pick up litter in their communities. He has interviewed and showcased over 230 educators through his multi-media platform, The Hig...
Dec. 22, 2022

Careering Talk: Sports, entrepreneurship and networking with Anthony Morra

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 ...
Nov. 17, 2022

Journalism, empathy and guacamole with Stephanie Leonardelli

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. My guest today is Stephanie Leonardelli. Stephanie has a number of educational experiences to her credit including an International Bachelor of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University— where she completed part of her degree in Barcelona at Esa...