3 06, 2025

117 – Transforming F-ing Homelessness with Sandra Clarkson

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In this episode, Ken and Russell sit down with Sandra Clarkson, President & CEO of The Calgary Drop-In Centre, one of North America's largest homeless shelters. Sandra has dedicated her entire career to the nonprofit sector, working both on the front lines and on the funding side, giving her a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities within the sector. At The DI, Sandra lead a major strategic shift to a housing-focused model. 

20 05, 2025

116 – Sobriety, Strategy, and Speaking the Hard Truth with David Greer

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On this episode of I Need To F**ing Talk To You*, we’re joined by David Greer—entrepreneurial coach, angel investor, and author of The Wind In Your Sails. With more than 40 years of experience building and guiding high-growth businesses, David brings unmatched depth—but it’s the personal story he shares today that hits the hardest.

6 05, 2025

115 – The Adults Are Back In The F-ing Room with Monica Harris

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In this candid episode, Russell speaks with Monica Harris, Executive Director of the Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR). They discuss the implications of identity politics and dive into the turbulent reaction following peak “woke” policies and the inevitable backlash of post-DEI initiatives demonstrating Newton’s third law—"Every action has an equal and opposite reaction".

22 04, 2025

114 – From Automation to F-ing Awkward Conversations: Neil Twa on Tough Talks in E-Commerce

By |2025-04-22T01:38:10-06:00April 22nd, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 114 – From Automation to F-ing Awkward Conversations: Neil Twa on Tough Talks in E-Commerce

In this episode of I Need To F**ing Talk To You*, we sit down with Neil Twa, CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, a powerhouse behind launching and scaling successful Amazon FBA brands. Neil brings 17+ years of entrepreneurial wisdom and shares a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most difficult conversations he’s ever had as a leader in the fast-paced world of e-commerce.

8 04, 2025

113 – Let’s Elevate Your F-ing Potential with Diane Taylor

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In this episode of "I Need To F***ing Talk To You," co-hosts Ken Cameron and Russell Stratton sit down with Diane Taylor, Founder and Principal Consultant of Glow Leadership. With over 30 years of professional experience across various industries, Diane is a speaker, strategic leadership coach, and facilitator. Her first book, "Elevate Potential: A Conscious Approach to Success," debuted as a #1 Bestseller in Hot New Releases and Leadership. 

25 03, 2025

112 – Sometimes you need to f-ing bitch, whine & moan with Yosi Kossowsky

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In this candid episode, we sit down with Yosi Kossowsky—a seasoned coach with over 17 years of experience and a 30+ year multinational career. Yosi has held top leadership roles including Chief Technology Officer and Senior Director of Talent Management, and he now leads K-Tor Consulting. His deep insights into global leadership and the modern hybrid business environment make for a compelling conversation

25 02, 2025

Re-Release: The F-ing Future of Economics with Todd Hirsch

By |2025-02-25T01:54:49-07:00February 25th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Re-Release: The F-ing Future of Economics with Todd Hirsch

We’re diving into the archives to revisit our conversation with Todd Hirsch—author, VP/Chief Economist at ATB Financial, and host of The Future Of … podcast. Todd breaks down the art and science of economics, reveals the best film featuring an economist as a lead character, and shares how to forecast effectively.

11 02, 2025

111 – You Really Need To F-ing Listen To HR with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld

By |2025-02-11T01:16:06-07:00February 11th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 111 – You Really Need To F-ing Listen To HR with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld

In this episode, Russell sits down with Lisa-Maree Blumenfeld, founder of Retain, LLC, to explore the critical role of HR in helping businesses scale effectively. Lisa-Maree is a seasoned HR leader with experience across startups and Fortune 500 companies. Her passion for supporting early to mid-stage startups led her to create Retain, a firm dedicated to helping founders build strong HR foundations while providing managers and executives with dynamic training, Enneagram coaching, and executive coaching.

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