Reinvention Arlene Dickinson

In episode 35, Arlene chats with Canadian TV Personality and Author, Rick Mercer. While it is often believed that preparation is key, Rick shows us that sometimes the less you know, the better the outcome. It was after Rick went blindly into some of the most influential gigs of his life, that he found himself co-creating one of the most influential television shows to ever air on Canadian television.

In episode 34, Arlene chats with author, Joanne Molinaro - popularly known on social media as The Korean Vegan. Starting her successful career as a partner at a top law firm, Joanne's reinvention began when she decided to go vegan and could find no recipes that adhered to her Korean background. Her ability to be vulnerable, paired with her incredible insight, are part of what makes her story so inspirational. 

In episode 33, Arlene chats with Design Director & Investor, Ram Castillo. Their conversation speaks about humble beginnings, daring to dream through life’s challenges, and pursuing your goals even when you aren’t exactly where you want to be. Ram is a breath of fresh air and his life story will leave you feeling like you can achieve anything.

In episode 32, Arlene chats with platinum recording artist and punk rock legend, Bif Naked. Born in secret to two teenagers studying in India, and adopted by two American missionaries, Bif is no stranger to adapting to your circumstances. Struggling with drug abuse early in her life, followed by surviving  breast cancer, she is the reminder we all need to be positive throughout, and after, the darkness.

In episode 31, Arlene chats with Suzan Galluzzo, a transformation expert that helps hundreds of women and men achieve their health and wellness goals through fitness. Suzan believes that the key to discovering your strength, is to be brave enough to test your limits and to go even further. 

From washing windows when he was a kid, to founding Hootsuite - one of the world’s most widely used social media management tools - Ryan Holmes is no stranger to rolling up his entrepreneurial sleeves. In episode 30, Ryan and Arlene discuss “the next big thing” and realize that learning a new skill, even at a young age, shows us our innate ability to never give up.