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Scaling Up, Not Giving UpThe NEW ROI: Valuing What the Balance Sheet IgnoresYou’ve heard it before: “Our people are our greatest asset.”But if that’s true, why don’t they show up on the balance sheet?In this episode, I’m joined by Dave Bookbinder — business valuation expert, best-selling author, and host of Behind the Numbers. Dave is on a mission to shift how we think about business value — and prove that culture, empathy, and leadership are more than “soft stuff.” They’re strategic drivers of growth and equity value.We explore why most M&A deals fall short of promised synergies, how culture shows up in your valua...2025-07-2836 min
Scaling Up, Not Giving UpFrom Real Estate Agent to $40M FundIn this episode of Scaling Up, Not Giving Up, Richard Lee sits down with John Makarewicz — an entrepreneur who scaled Mark Spain Real Estate to over 650 people and led it through a nine-figure private equity exit.Now the Managing Partner at Ferris Capital Partners, John has raised over $40M in his first year, focused on acquiring and transforming multifamily properties. But this conversation isn’t just about deals — it’s about people, process, and building companies that last.Together, Richard and John dive into:How John scaled a brokerage by rethinking the traditional real est...2025-07-1458 minScaling Up, Not Giving UpNew Episode Monday: From Real Estate Agent to $40M FundIn this episode of Scaling Up, Not Giving Up, Richard Lee sits down with John Makarewicz — an entrepreneur who scaled Mark Spain Real Estate to over 650 people and led it through a nine-figure private equity exit.Now the Managing Partner at Ferris Capital Partners, John has raised over $40M in his first year, focused on acquiring and transforming multifamily properties. But this conversation isn’t just about deals — it’s about people, process, and building companies that last.Together, Richard and John dive into:How John scaled a brokerage by rethinking the traditional real est...2025-07-1201 minScaling Up, Not Giving UpResilience Over Perfection🎙️ Resilience Over Perfection with Gary ParsonsWhat happens when success on paper doesn’t match how you feel inside?In this powerful episode of Scaling Up, Not Giving Up, Richard Lee sits down with Gary Parsons — founder, board advisor, and host of Leaders in Disguise — to talk about the emotional reality of growing a business and what it takes to walk away when the cost becomes too high.Gary built a multi-million-pound people consultancy, expanded internationally, led a team through rapid growth — and quietly burned out. He opens up about the pressures of leadership, t...2025-06-3055 min
Stories of America's FaithR. G. LeTourneau - God's ShovelJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-3001 minStories of America's FaithCorporal Desmond Doss - True CourageJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-2701 minStories of America's FaithGeorge Washington - In the Hands of GodJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-2601 minStories of America's FaithConrad Hilton - A Prayer for Peace and CourageJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-2501 minStories of America's FaithZorach vs. ClausenJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-2401 minStories of America's FaithThe 56 Signers of the Declaration of IndependenceJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-2301 minStories of America's FaithVidal vs. GirardJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-2001 minStories of America's FaithVoting in AmericaJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-1901 minStories of America's FaithBenedict Arnold - A Traitor to his NationJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-1801 minStories of America's FaithPrayer in SchoolJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-1701 minStories of America's FaithRosevelt and D-DayJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-1601 minScaling Up, Not Giving UpYou Don’t Need VC Money: Why Power Comes From ProfitabilityGabriel Jarrosson has invested over $40M in more than 100 Y Combinator startups. But before becoming a VC, he was a founder — scaling seven companies (some to exit) and bootstrapping to $1M ARR with zero employees.In this episode, Gabriel joins Richard Lee to talk about what founders really need to know before raising capital. It’s a candid, practical conversation that cuts through the hype around venture funding and digs into what actually builds resilience and power in a startup.We cover:Why the best time to raise is when you don’t need t...2025-06-1657 minScaling Up, Not Giving UpComing Monday: You Don’t Need VC Money: Why Power Comes From ProfitabilityGabriel Jarrosson has invested over $40M in more than 100 Y Combinator startups. But before becoming a VC, he was a founder — scaling seven companies (some to exit) and bootstrapping to $1M ARR with zero employees.In this episode, Gabriel joins Richard Lee to talk about what founders really need to know before raising capital. It’s a candid, practical conversation that cuts through the hype around venture funding and digs into what actually builds resilience and power in a startup.We cover:Why the best time to raise is when you don’t need t...2025-06-1400 minStories of America's FaithJohn Elliot - The Apostle to the IndiansJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-1301 minStories of America's FaithJedidiah Morris - Religion and GovernmentJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-1201 minStories of America's FaithGeorge Washington - First in the HeartsJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-1101 minStories of America's FaithJohn Kennedy - God's Role in a President's LifeJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-1001 minStories of America's FaithLincoln and Joshua Speed - The Balance of FaithJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-0901 minStories of America's FaithTruman and the Rebirth of IsraelJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-0601 minStories of America's FaithFDR - Religion and DemocracyJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-0501 minStories of America's FaithJFK - The Rights of ManJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-0401 minStories of America's FaithNathan Hale - Teacher Turned American HeroJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-0301 minStories of America's FaithFranklin D Roosevelt - Four Essential Human FreedomsJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-06-0201 minScaling Up, Not Giving UpFrom Operator to Owner: Building a Business That Runs Without YouIn this episode of Scaling Up, Not Giving Up, Richard Lee sits down with seasoned entrepreneur and business coach Pete Mohr to talk about the real journey from being stuck in the day-to-day to building a business that works for you — not the other way around.Pete shares 30+ years of lessons scaling businesses, including:Bootstrapping his first franchise from $20k in savings to successful exitHow he moved from working in the business to working on the businessWhy building systems and processes is the real key to scalingHo...2025-06-0249 minScaling Up, Not Giving UpLaunching Monday: From Operator to Owner: Building a Business That Runs Without YouIn this episode of Scaling Up, Not Giving Up, Richard Lee sits down with seasoned entrepreneur and business coach Pete Mohr to talk about the real journey from being stuck in the day-to-day to building a business that works for you — not the other way around.Pete shares 30+ years of lessons scaling businesses, including:Bootstrapping his first franchise from $20k in savings to successful exitHow he moved from working in the business to working on the businessWhy building systems and processes is the real key to scalingHo...2025-05-3100 minStories of America's FaithPatrick Henry - Give Me LibertyJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-3001 minStories of America's FaithThe Pledge of AllegianceJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-2901 minStories of America's FaithPresident Harry Truman - Dignity and FreedomJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-2801 minStories of America's FaithPresident Woodrow Wilson - The Bible in AmericaJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-2701 minStories of America's FaithPresident Teddy Roosevelt - The Church in AmericaJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-2601 minStories of America's FaithThe Declaration of Independence - A Stand for FreedomJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-2301 minStories of America's FaithThe Bill of RightsJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-2201 minStories of America's FaithValley Forge - A Test of FaithJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-2101 minStories of America's FaithRichard Allen - From Slave to Stalwart PreacherJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-2001 minStories of America's FaithAbraham Lincoln's Inaugural PrayerJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-1901 minStories of America's FaithNoah Webster - The Father of American EducationJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-1601 minStories of America's FaithBen Franklin - God Governs the HeartJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-1501 minStories of America's FaithThe Constitution and ReligionJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-1401 minStories of America's FaithBooker T. Washington - An Educator of Great FaithJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-1301 minStories of America's FaithCharles Finney - The Evidence of God's GraceJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-1201 minStories of America's FaithApollo 8 - God Saw That It Was GoodJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-0901 minStories of America's FaithThe Four Chaplains of the DorchesterJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-0801 minStories of America's FaithAlexis de Tocqueville - Witness To America's Christian FoundationJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-0701 minStories of America's FaithKnown Only to GodJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-0601 minStories of America's FaithBeverly LaHaye - A Woman of Great ConvictionJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-0501 minStories of America's FaithThe Desitny of NationsJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-0201 minStories of America's FaithThe Danger of TyrannyJoin Dr. Richard Lee as he shares the true stories about the Judeo-Christian heritage and great people of faith throughout American history.2025-05-0101 minScaling Up, Not Giving UpTrailerWelcome to "Scaling Up, Not Giving Up"—the podcast that goes beyond the glossy success stories to reveal the real, raw challenges of growing a business without external investment. Hosted by Richard Lee, an entrepreneur who scaled his company by 650% in a quarter, this podcast offers an unfiltered look at the realities of scaling sustainably, navigating setbacks, and building resilience.You'll get a glimpse into the kinds of powerful conversations you can expect—candid stories of overcoming adversity, making bold decisions, and keeping businesses afloat through tough times.What You Can Expect:Real...2025-03-2701 min
The Christian Theological Dark Web PodcastGiants in the Bible - The Last Christian Radio ProgramWe are Blessed to again be joined by Richard Lee and Shelley Aleman of "The Christian Theological Dark Web". Tonight our discussion includes the similarities regarding genetic manipulation occurring at the time of the "Giants" as described in Genesis (and elsewhere) and the medical/genetic scientific manipulation in the World today. All leading to the imminent Rapture of the Church and Return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
TUNE IN for reporting you will not find anywhere else. Unfiltered, Uncensored, Truth.
To learn more about "The Christian Theological Dark Web" visit https://podcasts.apple.c...2025-01-1958 min
The Christian Theological Dark Web PodcastThe Last Christian Radio Show Interviews The Christian Theological Dark Web PodcastAiring Tonight at 8:30pm Eastern/7:30pm Central. We are Blessed to be joined by Richard Lee and Shellie Aleman of "The Christian Theological Dark Web". our discussion includes the Terror Attacks of January 1 as well as other Current Events discussed through a Biblical Lens. With emphasis on their Show which delves deep into both mysterious and Biblical phenomena we now see in our day to day lives. All leading to the imminent Rapture of the Church and Return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
TUNE IN for reporting you will not find anywhere else. Unfiltered, Uncensored...2025-01-091h 01
The Christian Theological Dark Web PodcastCTDW Episode 1 - Prologue: The Christian Theological Dark WebHello all!
This is our grand opening for our podcast: The Christian Theological Dark Web (The CTDW).
In this episode you get to meet both Shelley Aleman and Ricky (Richard) Lee. We talk about who we are; how we met; what we believe; what this podcast is about and for; and what is on the agenda for the next 3 podcasts! The next 3 episodes will be a series called "The Silent Rebellion" dealing with deep aspects of prayer from a book by Tyler Staton called, Praying like Monks, Living like Fools.
You can f...2023-01-1657 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterSavoring Baltimore's Culinary Chronicles and Improv Adventures with Richard GorelickBegin your experience with 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, presented by the one and only Rob Lee. Today we have Richard Gorelick, an accomplished figure, who boasts a multifaceted background as a former food journalist for renowned publications like City Paper and The Baltimore Sun, and a proficient facilities manager at Baltimore Improv Group's (BIG Theatre) iconic venue. With a rich history in writing, Richard has made significant contributions to esteemed cultural institutions like the Walters Art Museum and the Maryland Historical Society, showcasing his versatile expertise and unwavering dedication to the arts and culinary exploration.2022-04-1140 min
BookstackEpisode 62: Lee Siegel on Why Argument MattersWhat is the nature and value of disagreement, especially in today’s social media-infused landscape? Lee Siegel joins host Richard Aldous to talk about all this, and his new book, Why Argument Matters. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.persuasion.community/subscribe2022-04-0828 min
P3 RadioP3 Radio Ep 233 Richard Lee's Covid AdventuresP3 Radio Ep 233 Richard Lee's Covid Adventures by Richard and Josh2022-01-161h 11
Excuses to Connect21: Connecting Through Pluralistic Poetry with Alisha EbrahimAlisha Ebrahim is currently a Health Sciences student at the University of Calgary and a researcher at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute. In addition to her love of science, Alisha has a strong passion for poetry. In her work, she incorporates English poetry with lines from the Qur’an and Ismaili Muslim devotional hymns to help foster a cosmopolitan ethic in the poetry community. In this episode, we explore her journey with poetry and the role it plays in her life now, including running a successful Instagram page called Paper Wings Poetry.
Highlights & Takeaways
Why Alisha is ai...2021-12-2032 min
Excuses to Connect20: Everything is Possible: From Shyness to Moderating Panels with Priscilla SchelpPriscilla is a moderator for panels with politicians, UN diplomats, and people working in the area of venture capital and business. She is also a prolific speaker, and is currently founding her own start-up where she aims to connect visionaries and changemakers with the best private member, business and management clubs in the world. In this episode, we explore her journey from how she was once shy to the person she is today. She emphasizes that everything is possible, and that “from this second on, you can work on going there wherever you want to be and whoever you wa...2021-12-1438 min
Excuses to Connect19: Multiplying Impact through Coaching with Nathalie BlaisNathalie Blais is a Master Certified Coach (MCC) and the Co-Founder of the Canada Coach Academy. She was the facilitator for the Personal and Business Performance Coaching program which I have recently completed. In this episode, we chat about what drew her towards the coaching profession, why she started the Canada Coach Academy, and how coaching helps make meaningful connections. Coaching has impacted people across the age range, including a pilot program she ran for Grade 5 and 6 students to executives in large corporations that are wanting to up their game.
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How coaching is different...2021-12-0642 min
Excuses to Connect18: Collaborating and Storytelling through Hip-Hop with KTheChosenKTheChosen is a hip-hop artist originally from Zimbabwe, but currently residing in Calgary where he is fostering connections and collaborations through his work. The recent release of his album +Vice which acts as an audio time capsule of the pandemic space that we’ve been in, and explores themes such as grief, feminism, and colonialism. In this episode, we cover topics like why his stage name is KTheChosen, his journey as a hip-hop artist, and his answer to the question of “What do you want to be remembered for after you’ve passed away?”
Highlights & Takeaways
How his...2021-11-2938 min
Excuses to Connect17: Connecting through Toastmasters and Travelling with Ron MacTavishRon MacTavish is a Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) and the VP of Membership for Dynamically Speaking Toastmasters. With over 15,600 clubs in the world, Toastmasters is an international organization for people to develop their public speaking and leadership skills. In this episode, we talk about how he’s built connections around his interests of Toastmasters, travelling, and books. He says: Don't go through your life wishing “I wonder what would have happened if I had talked to her or talked to him? It's far better to step out and try and make that connection than to live in regret.”
Highli...2021-11-1544 min
Excuses to Connect16: Volunteering to Build and Serve Communities with Alice LamAlice Lam is the co-founder of Good Neighbour, which is the first pay-what-you-want thrift store in the city of Calgary and it’s completely volunteer-run. The store opened 3 months ago and has been a hub of connections, and a way to create a more inclusive and sustainable city. But before co-founding Good Neighbour, Alice had a long history of volunteering. In this episode, we chat about the story of her parents fleeing Vietnam because of the communist regime, how that’s shaped the types of causes she’s passionate about, and the societal challenges that we are facing right now.2021-10-2546 min
Excuses to Connect15: The Nomad Videographer Project with Thaïs DespontThaïs Despont is a videographer originally from France and is the creator of the “Nomad Videographer Project.” In August 2021, she travelled across Canada to help local businesses by creating promotional videos, in exchange for providing her with a place to sleep. Over the course of that month, she created 10 videos in different 4 provinces. Hear her amazing story of seeking discomfort as we talk about the inspiration, challenges, and successes of this project.
Highlights & Takeaways
How she came to Canada with the dream of building a life here, and how the pandemic impacted her
Her process of re...2021-10-1835 min
Excuses to Connect14: KOYA - The App to Send Joy to Anyone, Anywhere with Cherie WernerCherie Werner is the Co-Founder and Chief Kindness Officer at KOYA. KOYA is a social platform and app designed to create meaningful and intentional connections. You can send people a video or audio message along with an optional gift, like some money for coffee. You pick a location where the KOYA will activate, say your friend’s favourite coffee shop. The recipient receives a notification that they have a KOYA to discover, and you can provide them with hints to nudge them in the right direction. In this episode, we explore KOYA, as well as the F.I.E.S...2021-10-1237 min
Excuses to Connect13: A Conversation with my Junior High Teacher with Ms.RileySusan Riley (or more commonly known as Ms. Riley) is a junior high teacher who taught me nearly a decade ago. It’s remarkable that we’ve stayed in touch, including grabbing lunch and dinner with groups of students that she’s taught over the years. We talk about her career as a teacher and the impact that she has made on the over 3000 students who passed through her classroom. Especially for former students, this is a really special episode that you don’t want to miss.
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How she went from working in theatre, to oil a...2021-10-0459 min
Excuses to Connect12: Unshakable Self (Belief) and Compassion Cards with Aakash DhingraAakash Dhingra has started many initiatives to provide others with a platform to self-reflect and share their stories. For example, he is creating a photo-zine called Unshakable Self (Belief). Inspired by his own struggles of self-doubt, he is interviewing people about how they overcame their self-doubt in order to fully see their self-worth and find meaning in life. Another one of his projects that we talk about is his Compassion Cards. This is a conversation-based card game that he’s used to connect with himself and others on the topic of compassion. Driven by his curiosity and openness, he ma...2021-09-2742 min
Excuses to Connect11: Seek Discomfort: Creating Connections Around the World with Jonnie RozinJonnie Rozin is the Director of Operations with Seek Discomfort. He’s been my third guest from this amazing company that I’ve had the pleasure to chat with. He actually got his position not because he applied for it, but because of a chance encounter with the CEO while walking in the streets of LA. This is a perfect example of the culture within Seek Discomfort, which is trying to build the world’s largest family. We chat about how they are building this culture and how Jonnie embodies the philosophy of seeking discomfort in his day-to-day life!
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Excuses to Connect10: Building Relationships and Hoop Dance Teachings with Sandra LamoucheSandra Lamouche is a Cree Woman from the Bigstone Cree Nation in Northern Alberta and married into the Piikani Nation in Southern Alberta. She is a 2 times TEDx Speaker, presenting her first talk on “The Beautiful Struggle Of Life and Other Hoop Dance Teachings”, and a second talk on “Growing Through Challenges”. In this episode, we talk about how hoop dancing has transformed Sandra’s life, and has led her down a path of being a public speaker, an Indigenous writer, and previously working in a school division. A central theme to all of these things is relationship - how are we...2021-09-1333 min
Excuses to Connect9: Meeting 100 Strangers Around the World with Ahmad JabbirWhen the pandemic started and Ahmad Jabbir wasn’t able to go on any adventures for a long while, he challenged himself to virtually meet 100 strangers all around the world! In this episode, we chat about the inspiration behind this project and how hearing these stories from 89 different cities have impacted his life. He also opens up about his own story of overcoming bullying and social anxiety to get to where he is today. Looking for an inspiring conversation? This is it!
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How hearing about other people’s stories was a wake-up call to how...2021-09-0641 min
Excuses to Connect8: Connecting and Networking in University with Kathleen MasseyKathleen Massey is the Associate Vice-President (Students) at the University of Lethbridge, which means that she oversees various student services. She shares the role that connection and networking have played in her life and what it looks like as we transition back to more in-person interactions. There are many helpful mindset pieces to take away from this episode, like cutting ourselves some slack if our connection skills are a bit rusty due to how long we’ve been apart.
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Growing both as a farm and city kid and how that allows her to empathize wi...2021-08-3040 min
Excuses to Connect6: “You’re Not Alone” - How a Clothing Company is Raising Awareness on Mental Health with Adam EderyAdam Edery is the Community Manager for Seek Discomfort, which is a clothing company. What does a clothing company have to do with connections? Everything! Seek Discomfort was the clothing company started by Yes Theory, a YouTube channel all about going outside of your comfort zone and enjoying life to the fullest. Adam and I chat about this amazing community, and about one of their recent clothing drops, titled You’re Not Alone. The campaign aimed to promote more awareness around mental health and reminding people that they’re not alone in their struggles. Adam shares about his personal expe...2021-08-1633 min
Excuses to Connect5: Connecting at Summer Camp for People with Disabilities with Emma KobelskyEmma Kobelsky works as a camp counsellor at Between Friends, which is an organization that provides social, recreational, and development opportunities for people with disabilities. We explore how this provides an important space for connections, and how summer camp has motivated her to pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. Emma and I also happen to share the same personality type, and we chat about how being introverted shapes the type of connections we seek out.
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How Between Friends offers a space where everyone feels like they belong and aren’t excluded because of their di...2021-08-1034 min
Excuses to Connect3: Through the Lens - A Photography Project in Brazil’s Favelas with Bethany GalleyBethany Galley is an upcoming TEDx speaker and her talk is about the time she spent in the favelas of Brazil. She initiated a photography project called Through the Lens, where she gave children film cameras and asked them to capture photos in order to show their perspective of life in the favela. In this episode, we talk about the power of stories and how we can choose the lens (pun intended) that we see the world from.
Highlights & Takeaways
Building relationships when coming in as an outsider and gaining the trust of a community
Challenging...2021-07-2638 min
Excuses to Connect2: A Therapist’s Perspective on Mental Health and Social Anxiety with Brianne ErichsenBrianne Erichsen is a Registered Clinical Social Worker as well as my former therapist while I was at the University of Lethbridge. She shares her perspective as a mental health professional on topics such as making connections and social anxiety. She also shares her own experiences with connecting with people and how that has shaped her life.
Highlights & Takeaways
How seeing a counselor can be for everyone, not just people in a crisis or diagnosed with a mental illness
The analogy of mental health is like a house
How to better connect with yourself and others
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Excuses to Connect1: Talk2MorePeople - Change Your Life by Meeting People with Tony EstevesTony Esteves is the creator of the Talk2MorePeople Project, where he challenged himself to meet one new stranger a day for a full year. In 2021, he published a book about this project, titled "Talk2MorePeople: Change Your Life by Meeting People" which contains many practical tips on how to connect with new people. He is a large inspiration for me and I can think of no better person to launch the Excuses to Connect podcast with.
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Overcoming obstacles to connecting with new people and what the research says
How he met his current p...2021-07-1238 min
Excuses to ConnectWelcome to the Excuses to Connect PodcastWelcome to the Excuses to Connect podcast! This is a podcast about actively creating the conditions that make meaningful connections easier. In other words, you can make excuses to connect. Join me, Richard Lee-Thai, as I have conversations with experts, friends, and strangers on their struggles and successes when it comes to human connections. As a listener, I hope that you can take these insights and find excuses to connect with people. You never know how any one connection can transform your life.
Learn more at excusestoconnect.com
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Talk Sport & PropertyTalk Sport & Property with Richard LeeLee chats with retired professional footballer Richard Lee ex-Watford, Brentford, Blackburn and Fulham goalkeeper about his highs, injuries and loan moves throughout his playing career.
Rich talks about his transition from professional sport into the world of business, along with decisions he made around building his property portfolio to selling it all and starting again.2021-04-2848 min
The Pursuit with Richard LeeDiana Mao - Nomi NetworkGarbage Village
Museum Gift Shop
Cambodian Daughter
Today on The Pursuit: Diana Mao
Diana is the President & co-founder of Nomi Network, creating pathways to safe employment and economic stability, for communities of women to prevent trafficking and empower future generations. Diana’s journey of starting Nomi Network began in her home and took her all the way to a hut in Cambodia.
Show notes:
Nomi Network website: nominetwork.org
Nomi Nework on social: @nominetwork
Social for The Pursuit with...2021-04-0742 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeJulie Won - Special Conversation about the Atlanta Murders12 Year Old Translator
Atlanta Murders
Black, Brown & Asian Solidarity
Today on The Pursuit: Julie Won
Julie is a 1st generation Korean American and is running for City Council in Queens, New York, in District 26. If elected, Julie will be the first Korean-American Council member in NYC history. Julie sees how underrepresented Asians Americans are in local government and she is taking a step to correct that problem herself.
Show notes:
Julie's Campaign: juliewon.com
Julie Won on Instagram: @juliewon2021
So...2021-03-2447 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeDave Swaim - Highrock ChurchBig Mouth Evangelical
Watching The Firm
Adopting 11 Kids
Today on The Pursuit: Dave Swaim
Dave is the Senior Pastor of Highrock Church in Arlington, Massachusetts and leads the Highrock network of churches, which is 10 churches all around the Boston area. He was born and raised in Boston and he now lives and pastors in Boston, but those two bookends of his life look and feel very different from each other. Dave’s heart to live for God led him away from Boston, away from law school and away from the...2021-03-1046 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeCassandra & Edison Lee - Justice RisingPoint on a Map
Surrounded by Rebels
Raising up Peacemakers
Today on The Pursuit: Cassandra & Edison Lee
Cassandra and Edison are co-founders of Justice Rising, an organization that is Educating children living in war zones, empowering them to break the cycle of war and build a culture of peace. They do this by building schools and empowering communities in places like the DRC, Iraq & Syria. In other words, they are working in some of the hardest places in the world, on the ground, to invest in local leaders to bu...2021-02-2448 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeAdam Taylor - SojournersMt. Kilimanjaro
Obama White House
Activism & Discipleship
Today on The Pursuit: Adam Taylor
Adam is the president of Sojourners, a network of progressive Christians, focused on the biblical call to social justice. Before that, Adam was leading the faith initiative at the World Bank, leading advocacy at World Vision US, and leading the mission at Global Justice. His heart for justice has taken him around the world and back, but it was his heart for pursuing God that brought him close to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
...2021-02-1058 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeEugene Cho - Bread for the World, One Days Wages, Quest Church1st Grade Failure
Barnes & Noble Janitor
Couch Surfing with Kids
Today on The Pursuit: Eugene Cho
Eugene is President & CEO of Bread for the World, Founder & President of One Days Wages, Founder and Former Senior Pastor of Quest Church in Seattle. But what struck me the most was Eugene's journey from shy, immigrant kid to world-changing activist.
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Eugene Cho on Twitter: @EugeneCho
Eugene Cho on Instagram: @EugeneCho
Thou Shalt Not Be a Jerk: Buy on Amazon
Overrated: Buy on Amazon2021-01-271h 09The Pursuit with Richard LeeAudrey Assad - Singer, SongwriterFundamentalist Upbringing
Piano in Diapers
Apple Store Computers
Today on The Pursuit: Audrey Assad
Audrey Assad is an award winning songwriter and musician. She has been named on Amazon’s Best Christian Music list and iTunes Christian Breakthrough Album. And if you’ve ever heard her sing, then you will know why she has received the accolades she has. As the daughter of a Syrian refugee, she was raised in a bi-racial home and takes us through her journey from an oppressive fundamentalist church through starting her own label, Fortu...2020-10-2145 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeePaul Lim - Vanderbilt Divinity SchoolMcDonalds Cider
Good Will Hunting
Lonely Pioneer
Today on The Pursuit: Paul Lim
Dr. Lim teaches at Vanderbilt Divinity School & the College of Arts & Science. He has earned 4 degrees from schools like Yale University and the University of Cambridge. He is an award-winning historian of Reformation Europe and has delivered papers and lectures all around the world. But despite all of those impeccable accolades, Paul found himself teaching me theology, during my years at Gordon Conwell Seminary. But as you’ll hear, no matter where you find yourself in you...2020-10-0335 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeDan Hyun - Village ChurchPseudo Asian
Raging Racist
Late Bloomer
Today on The Pursuit: Dan Hyun
Dan is the founding pastor of The Village Church in Baltimore, and the founder of the the Ethnos Conference, leading the church in conversations about multicultural mission and reconciliation. He serves with the SEND Network in developing urban church planters and is a requested speaker on issues of ministry, mission, justice, & leadership. But his journey of speaking about racial healing, starts with his own story of racial hurting.
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Dan Hyu...2020-09-0251 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeLisa Sharon Harper - Freedom RoadWhite Evangelicalism
Boyz N the Hood
Rodney King Uprisings
Today on The Pursuit: Lisa Sharon Harper
Lisa is a speaker, writer, and founder and president of Freedom Road, a consulting group that designs experiences that help groups do justice in just ways. Her activism has helped lead churches from Ferguson & Charlottesville to S. Africa, Brazil Australia & Ireland. You may have read her book: “The Very Good Gospel” or seen her writing on the Huffington Post, or Sojourners, or Relevant or Essence Magazine.
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Freedo...2020-08-1950 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeRay Chang - Asian American Christian CollaborativeA La Carte Identity
62 Days of Prayer
Anti-Asian Racism
Today on The Pursuit: Ray Chang
Ray is a pastor, writer, campus minister at Wheaton College & President of the AACC, the Asian American Christian Collaborative. You may heard him speaking or read his writing on the issues of race, culture and faith. He has lived, worked and traveled to over 50 countries throughout the world and he brings all of that diversity of experience into what he does and how he leads. But, Ray says that one of the most formative t...2020-08-0540 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeFaitth Brooks - Social Justice AdvocatePressure to Assimilate
Lost Heritage
George Floyd Tipping Point
Today on The Pursuit: Faitth Brooks
Faitth is a Social Worker engaging as a social justice advocate and anti-racism educator. She is the Director of Programs for Be the Bridge and is the co-host of the Melanated Faith podcast. She is a gifted speaker, writer, administrator and consultant. Bottom line, she is a voice that we should be listening to.
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Faitth on Instagram: @faitthb
Faitth on Twitter: @faitthb
...2020-07-2245 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeRowena Chiu - Harvey Weinstein SurvivorVenice Film Festival
Decades of Silence
Gwyneth Paltrow's House
Today on The Pursuit: Rowena Chiu
Rowena spent decades forced into silence about her experience as Harvey Weinstein's assistant. But has only recently started to break her silence. We sit down and talk about her faith and her church and how we can all better respond to victims of sexual assault.
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Rowena on Twitter: @rowena_chiu
Rowena's OpEd in NY Times: "Harvey Weinstein Told Me He Likes Chinese Girls"
She Said book: Amazon
S...2020-03-251h 16The Pursuit with Richard LeeHannah Song - Liberty in North KoreaCoffee at Ground Zero
North Korean Border
Accidental CEO
Today on The Pursuit: Hannah Song
Hannah's journey takes her from teenage angst to self-loathing, to Ground Zero after 9/11, to the border of North Korea. And all along the journey, her resilience and conviction has carried her to become the CEO of Liberty in North Korea.
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Liberty in North Korea (LINK): Website, Twitter
Hannah Song: Twitter
The New Activist Podcast: Episode with Hannah Song
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Twit...2020-03-1147 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeKate Shin - Waterfall MansionChild Opera Star
Wall Street Billions
Waterfall Mansion
Today on The Pursuit: Kate Shin
Kate had a successful career on Wall Street, but decided to enter into the NYC real estate investment market. She found an old carriage house and transformed it into a mansion and art gallery. But while she was transforming the property, God was transforming her.
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Visit Waterfall Mansion & Gallery: waterfallmansion.com
Open House NYC episode: See Inside!
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Twitter - @thepursuitcast
Ins...2020-02-2639 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeRich Birch - unSeminary PodcastTiger By the Tail
VHS Rewinder
The Start of Multi-Site
Today on The Pursuit: Rich Birch
Rich is the host of the unSeminary Podcast and is a well known church leader. His latest book, Church Growth Flywheel helps encourage church leaders in their service to Christ. During his early years, he was on staff at the Meeting House in Toronto and was an integral part of the start of the multi-site movement.
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Follow Rich on Twitter
Buy Rich's books: Church Growth Flywheel or...2020-02-1245 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeDavid Kim - Chaplain, US NavyCorrective Surgery
Letter to the Editor
Afghanistan Minefield
Today on The Pursuit: Chaplain David Kim
David is a Commander with the US Navy and has served with Navy Seals and Marines in places like Kuwait, Afghanistan and the Pentagon. And he's also my brother-in-law! Before joining the Navy, he went to an Ivy League college and had a successful career in business. But it was a letter to the editor that helped him choose his path.
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Susan Bang Photography: @susanbangphoto
The Final Countdown: on Am...2020-01-2946 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeJon Tyson - Church of the CityButcher Shop
Smartphone
Primal Path
Today on The Pursuit: Jon Tyson
Jon planted Church of the City in NYC in 2018 as the Lead Pastor. Prior to that, he founded Trinity Grace Church, which grew to 11 parishes in neighborhoods all across the city. Growing up in Australia, dropping out of high-school, and moving to America by himself at the age of 19, Jon's journey eventually brought him to Times Square, dreaming of building a church that would reach the woman in the window at Starbucks.
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Church of th...2020-01-1537 min
The Metal Cell PodcastJambinai’s Lee Il-woo (guitar, piri, taepyeongso, vox) and Choi Jae-hyuk (drums) live from The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival.The Metal Cell Studio travelled to Clonakility to sit down and have a chat with avant-metal band Jambinai. Lee and Choi were preparing for the first show of their four week tour by playing The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival. Appearances at Hellfest,
Roskilde, Coachella and the closing of the 2018 Winter Olympics have definitely helped Jambinai along the way. We had a good chat about the new album Onda, tours, social media, horror films and some famous residents of West Cork.
Songs featured: Sun Tears Red and Onda (c) Jambinai 2019 all rights reserved.Support The...2019-09-2739 minThe Pursuit with Richard LeeWelcome to the Pursuit!Welcome to the Pursuit with Richard Lee! In this episode, you'll hear from me about why I decided to start a podcast. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter: @thepursuitcast.
2019-05-1301 min
Best in the World with Richard Parr27 Lee Selby - Boxing World ChampionThe reigning IBF Featherweight Boxing Champion of the World Lee Selby is this week’s guest on the ‘Best in the World with Richard Parr’. After a successful title defence in April, Lee talks about his potential next opponent. In his chat with Richard, Lee discusses the training routine and eating habits needed to become a World Champion. The boxer also talks about adapting to fighting in different locations and how he put together his champion team. You can learn more about Lee at leeselby.com and on Twitter @leeselby126. For...2016-08-2425 min