After 20 years in film, television and theatre, Dave has so much insight to share.

We talk about his roots in community theatre and the impact and necessity of community theatre today.

We talk about his ongoing work as an Artistic Director and Coach at 102 Actors Lab.

We talk about the upcoming feature film that he co-wrote, co-produced and co-directed with longtime creative partner, Adam Belanger - set to release in the Spring of 26.

We talk about what it's like to transition back and forth between his roles as an actor, teacher and director, and he offers some valuable advice for others aspiring to join the industry.

We talk about all this and so much more! Tune in!

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Sophie shares so much of her expertise from her journey with The Thoughtful Co., A company that supports women in negotiating their compensation and advises employers on advancing gender equity.

We chat about the most common challenges that women face during contract negotiations, the red flags they should be looking for when reviewing contracts, and a few great tips for women who are renegotiating or negotiating a new contract.

We chat about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, what it actually means, and what a healthy DEI policy looks like.

We chat about incentives that organisations are underutilising to retain or attract top talent.

We chat about so much!

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* Shout out to Pen to Paper Homes for sponsoring this episode!

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Shona Cruz joins me on the podcast this month and shares so much insight on her role as a Strategic Wardrobe Specialist for leaders.

We dive into so much, including her career journey, the impact of personal style on leadership and why perception matters more than ever.

We chat about the benefits of chromatic strategy, decision fatigue, common styling mistakes, key pieces for a Professional Women’s Wardrobe, overcoming style anxiety, and so much more!

Be sure to visit shopwithshona.com and pre-order Shona’s new book - The ICONicTM FrameworkTM which reframes wardrobe as more than fashion — it’s leadership capital.

In a world where presence shapes perception, this book gives professionals the tools to align their image with their influence.

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Lastly, I want to send a big shout out to the podcast sponsor this month. Beyond The Classroom is a Canadian based tutoring company. They offer both In-home and online tutoring for students from Grade 1 to 12 on all subjects. I’ve used their services personally for my own kids and have nothing but good things to say! Reach out to rosemarie@beyondtheclassroom.ca for more information.

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