206 episodes

The Brass & Unity Podcast is an engaging and thought-provoking show that explores the intersections of leadership, resilience, and personal growth. Hosted by Kelsi Sheren, each episode features captivating interviews with inspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, sharing their experiences and wisdom. With its blend of insightful conversations and practical insights, the podcast empowers listeners to harness their own strengths and navigate the complexities of life with courage and unity.

The Brass & Unity Podcast Kelsi Sheren

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    • 4.6 • 46 Ratings

The Brass & Unity Podcast is an engaging and thought-provoking show that explores the intersections of leadership, resilience, and personal growth. Hosted by Kelsi Sheren, each episode features captivating interviews with inspiring individuals from diverse backgrounds, sharing their experiences and wisdom. With its blend of insightful conversations and practical insights, the podcast empowers listeners to harness their own strengths and navigate the complexities of life with courage and unity.

    Powerlifting, Cancelled and Removed with April Hutchinson | #206 

    Powerlifting, Cancelled and Removed with April Hutchinson | #206 

    IPF Powerlifter Team Canada  X3
    North American Deadlift Holder #1
    Worlds 2022 -2nd  Deadlift

    “I was born in Toronto and raised in London, Ontario, and my journey is a testament to passion and resilience. Growing up in an athletic family, I was introduced to power skating by my father at the age of 5. Athletics ran in my blood; my grandfather, though drafted by the NHL Montreal Canadiens, faced health setbacks that prevented him from realizing his dreams. From track and field to tennis, ringette to basketball, I thrived in sports, always fueled by an unyielding competitive spirit. My life took a dark turn when I battled alcoholism for most of my years, culminating in a near-death experience in 2018 and a subsequent suicide attempt. Emerging from the depths, I chose a different path, embracing sobriety and channeling my energy into powerlifting. Little did I know that within a year, I would become a national champion, even facing the world stage and securing the North American deadlift record. Yet, my journey took a turn towards advocacy. In the midst of my powerlifting success, I witnessed a trans-identifying male athlete entering women's categories. This revelation ignited a passion within me to champion fairness in women's sports. I became one of the few outspoken Canadian athletes advocating for women's safety and fair competition. In the past year, I've made appearances on media platforms ranging from Tucker Carlson to Piers Morgan. My advocacy has prompted the International Powerlifting Federation to pressure the Canadian Powerlifting Union to reassess their transgender policy, urging the inclusion of testosterone monitoring.”

     @april.hutchinson

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    • 1 hr 4 min
     Master Trainer, Entrepreneur and Deep End Fitness with PRIME Hall | #205

     Master Trainer, Entrepreneur and Deep End Fitness with PRIME Hall | #205

    Prime Hall is a former Marine Raider, an Entrepreneur, Founder, CEO, and a Master Trainer | Coach. He has empowered thousands of individuals, from other service members in and out of his military career, to those from diverse cultures from Iraq and Afghanistan while at war, to civilians, adaptive individuals, Professional and Olympic athletes, high-level executives and their teams. Prime is a human performance/ potential enthusiast that is deeply passionate about seeing others unlock results and find breakthroughs, turning obstacles into opportunities.

    Since being medically separated from MARSOC, Prime has earned his master’s degree from USC and was awarded top 100 MBA’s in the country by Poets and Quants Best & Brightest. He founded and is the CEO of a new sport called Underwater Torpedo League, which has potential to be an Olympic Sport and its work out arm Deep End Fitness that is gaining great traction through its training of professional sports teams and licensing program which is expanding across the country. His published book F.R.E.E. Your Mind is based off a system used to teach brilliance in the basics of Focus, Relaxation, Economy of Motion and Efficient Breathing. In his new book, Unlocking Flow, he openly shares his journey in a counterculture look at healing, transition and shifting from pain into purpose. He co-founded a 501c3 called Marine Raider Challenge where permitted, multi terrain race courses and events were run to raise support and awareness for fallen marines, and veterans. He has now started Operation Resilience, a non-profit dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by the military community, those who have served in the Special Operations Forces (SOF) as well as professional athletes. Creating visibility to what is available to help fight the major struggle with mental health, suicide, traumatic brain injury, transition support and community. Prime Hall’s mission is to generate a positive shift in humanity through empowering a warrior class of people by whom a ripple effect of global impact is made. He is able to do this by working with those at the height of their industries/ professions so they may have the greatest impact on those around them, asl well as using his voice and story to lead a necessary movement of openness and healing, in turn creating the greatest impact possible.

    Contact: info@primehall.com | primehall.com

    https://publishizer.com/unlocking-flow/

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    Alaska Boneyard, Gold Daughters and Master Jeweller with Ilaura Longley | #204

    Alaska Boneyard, Gold Daughters and Master Jeweller with Ilaura Longley | #204

    Ilaura Longley is a born and raised Alaskan entrepreneur who owns several businesses that are all deeply rooted in her upbringing. Born and raised on a gold mine in Fairbanks, Ilaura and her sister Jordan started their own gold-panning business, the aptly named Gold Daughters, a decade ago. Since 2014, hundreds of thousands of tourists and locals alike have visited Gold Daughters, where they’re taught the fine art of gold panning, using soil brought in from the gold-rich family land. Gold Daughters opens every Memorial Day and closes its doors in mid-September when the ground starts to freeze and winter takes over the interior.  In the winter months, Ilaura returns to her work bench in Jacksonville, Florida, loaded with gold nuggets and shards of woolly mammoth ivory she collected from her family’s mining claims. After taking an apprenticeship with a jeweler and studying the fine art of jewelry making, she came out with her own line under her name, Ilaura Longley. Her unique designs have captured the attention of jewelry lovers and celebrities alike. Her beautifully handcrafted pieces typically sell out within minutes when she opens her bi/weekly drops. Ilaura has cornered the market on mammoth ivory and gold luxury pieces. Prior to opening Gold Daughters and pursuing Jewelry Design, Ilaura was a collegiate athlete competing in Division one softball at the University of South Florida. It’s also where she met her husband Drew Longley, who was a catcher at USF and then the Detroit Tigers. Ilaura and Drew balance entrepreneurial duties while parenting their ten month old son, Jules. His first words were, “I found a gold nugget mommy, would it be okay to stick it up my nose?” He’s well on his way to becoming the youngest D-11 driver in the world.

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     Canada's Broken Healthcare System and Deep Healing with Dr. Mike Hart | #203

     Canada's Broken Healthcare System and Deep Healing with Dr. Mike Hart | #203

    Dr. Mike Hart is a physician and leading expert in medical cannabis administration and treatment. He founded Readytogo medical clinic, where he currently acts as the lead physician and medical director

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    • 1 hr 15 min
    BIG TIME ADULTING with Caitlin Murray | #202

    BIG TIME ADULTING with Caitlin Murray | #202

    Caitlin Murray is a humorist, content creator, writer, podcaster, mother of three and wife of one. She is the creator of Big Time Adulting. In 2016, Caitlin’s oldest child was diagnosed with Leukemia at age three. Caitlin began sharing with family and friends about their journey and, specifically, her experience as a mother. Caitlin started her Instagram account in 2018 and has amassed over a million followers who appreciate her for her honest and humorous takes on motherhood. 

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    Mental Performance Coach, Speaker, Psychotherapist and Former firefighter Vin Infante | #201

    Mental Performance Coach, Speaker, Psychotherapist and Former firefighter Vin Infante | #201

    Vin is a Mental Performance Coach, transformational speaker, licensed psychotherapist and former firefighter. With over a decade of experience in mental health, working with countless individuals, Vin has learned we all have a deep internal desire to lead our own fulfilling lives. Vin’s mission is to help 1 billion people unleash the leader within & step into their power. Setting goals and reaching them are important, but evolving into the person you need to become in the process of reaching those goals and then living it is the true purpose of life.

    Website: www.vincentinfante.life

    LinkedIn: www.Linkedin.com/in/vininfante

    Instagram: www.instagram.com/vin.infante

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    • 1 hr 40 min

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4.6 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

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This podcast speaks to the need for deep healing with the world. This show makes a difference. Well done.

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