Better the pond pondcast

a platform for my flock

to share their stories of positivity and what they are doing to better the pond!

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Warren Barry with Special Guest Todd Millar

Todd's mantra if the whole world was listening to him..... BE KIND. Todd is all about leadership, family, community, and as I said, kindness.   I have nothing but the upmost respect for ⁠Todd Millar⁠⁠TEC Canada⁠, and the TEC Canada community, and it was an absolute honour to have ⁠Todd Millar⁠ as my guest. Thank you Todd for everything that you do, everyday, to ⁠#betterthepond⁠ .

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Warren Barry with Special Guest Sue Rice

Sue in 3rd grade did a spice board as a school project, from that moment, she just knew that she would travel the world to where those spices came from.  She has followed her intuition since, and it has lead her down some incredible paths, and so many lessons along the way. In a time where people are so distracted and you need them to listen, sometimes you have to whisper.  Words are Sue’s magic carpet. 

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Warren Barry with Special Guest Alex Makarski

Self proclaimed data nerd, marketing genius, and all around great guy. Alex is the founder of Click Makers, and MeasureBit.  

Alex was born in the Ukraine. Went to university in Moscow, and had various jobs before moving to Canada.  His mother and father were both teachers, and as you will discover, Alex has become a life long learner. 

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Warren Barry with Special Guest Kathleen Adams

Beginning her journey in the USA, but born in Nuremburg Germany, Kathleen is the genius behind Second 50 Financial.  Her father, a very successful dentist had Kathleen growing up wanting for nothing.  Then, a health issue with her father changed everything, and she realized that there was a need for people needing help in the second half of their lives.

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Warren Barry with Special Guest Eric Pringle

CEO of Milestone environmental. Eric is my hero.  He not only physically betters the pond by keeping them healthy through his environmental work, he also betters the pond by serving people, community, and making the world a better place.

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Warren Barry with Special Guest Martin Socha

From his very early beginnings in Warsaw, Poland. Martin’s parents risked everything and came across the border in 1972, and crossed the pond to establish a new life in Calgary, Alberta Canada.  

Martin learned about hardship, struggle, hard work, but in turn developed a very large heart to support everyone around him.  

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Warren Barry with Special Guest Steve Sims

Steve’s father’s words: No one ever drown by falling in the water, they did by staying there.

There are a few people that you come across in your life that leave an impact. Steve Sims is one of those people. His books Bluefishing and Go for Stupid have not only impacted my life, but have of many other people around me, and I am sure, a very long list of others.  You have to read Steve's books. 

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Warren Barry with Special Guest Joey Coleman

From his humble beginnings in Fort Dodge, Iowa, Joey has always been the one to create a challenge, see what’s possible, invite others in, even if involved trying to fly.  Well, truth be told, getting his brother to fly.

Joey is an author, award winning speaker, and the Maestro of Design Symphony.

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Warren Barry with Special Guest Don Cooper

Don’s immediate answer to every problem is,  Is there a better way?

Don is always challenging the status quo.  Whether it is in Innovator Industrial Services, or in Amplifier X. Don has always been an odd duck, and thankfully he has, because he gets to reduce workplace injuries by creating safe workspaces for his employee’s.

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Warren Barry and Special Guest Justin Breen

There are not a lot of people that I know who would jump out of a plane without a parachute, but James is one of them. The son of a World War II war hero, James lives his life with no excuses, and is clearly a Dad first, business second kind of guy.

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