🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Keith Keating, Chief Learning & Development Officer at BDO Canada and author of The Trusted Learning Advisor, for a powerful conversation about learning, resilience, and what it really takes to thrive in a world of constant change.

Keith shares his deeply personal journey, from dropping out of high school and struggling to find his place, to discovering the power of learning and ultimately building a career dedicated to helping others unlock their potential.

We unpack what it means to “learn how to learn,” and why that skill is no longer optional, but essential for survival in today’s rapidly evolving world. At its core, this conversation is about redefining the role of learning, not as something we consume, but as something we own, apply, and use to create real impact.

We explore:

🧠 Why learning is no longer a skill - but a survival mechanism in a world of constant change
📉 How traditional approaches to training fall short, and what it means to move beyond “checking the box”
🤝 What it takes to build a true learning culture - from psychological safety to individual ownership
🔄 How organizations can embed learning into the flow of work to drive real performance and collaboration
🚀 Why the future of L&D isn’t about delivering content, but solving problems and driving business outcomes
🤖 How AI is transforming the way we learn - and why it’s forcing the industry to evolve faster than ever

Follow and explore more of Keith’s work:

📲 LinkedIn: Keith Keating
🌐 Website: keithkeating.com

If there’s one takeaway from this conversation, it’s this: learning isn’t something that happens to you - it’s something you choose, every single day.

🎧 Podcast produced by Riti Suresh.

🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Ernesto Canales, co-founder of Latinometrics, for a thoughtful conversation about data storytelling, curiosity, and the power of making complex ideas accessible.

Ernesto shares his journey from Torreón, Mexico, to studying in the U.S., discovering economics and analysis, and eventually co-building a publication that helps readers make sense of Latin America through clear, visual, data-driven stories.

We unpack how Latinometrics grew from an idea into a widely trusted platform for founders, operators, investors, and policymakers — and why its success comes from more than just charts. At its core, this conversation is about turning information into insight, and insight into something people can actually use.

We explore:
📊 How Ernesto and his team turn dense data into simple, compelling stories
🧠 Why curiosity, not complexity, is the key to building a better relationship with data
🌎 What Latin America’s growth reveals about technical talent, soft skills, and opportunity
🤝 How Latinometrics is building community by making data more human, interactive, and engaging

Follow and explore more of Ernesto’s work:
🌐 Latinometrics: latinometrics.com
📲 LinkedIn: Latinometrics

If you’ve ever felt intimidated by data, this episode is a reminder: the goal isn’t to know everything — it’s to ask better questions.

🎧 Podcast produced by Riti Suresh.

🎙️ In this episode, I sit down with Jace Wallace, founder of Uhsteem and creator of The Daily, for a grounded conversation about self-leadership, community building, and the power of simple, action-based tools.

Jace’s journey spans music, film, entrepreneurship, and community-led experiences - and it all traces back to an early creative spark: making beats as a kid, building with friends, and discovering what it means to create with people, not just for them.

We unpack how a tour that didn’t go as planned became the catalyst for The Daily, including the “champagne moments” practice: celebrating real wins (big or small) as fuel to move forward, especially when life feels overwhelming.

We explore:
🥂 Why celebrating yesterday’s wins can reset your mindset today
✍️ How The Daily turns reflection, goals, and affirmations into one simple system
🤝 What it really takes to build community - safe spaces, shared ownership, and passing the mic
🌍 Jace’s North Star, People. Purpose. Paper, and his his vision to take Uhsteem global

Follow and explore more of Jace’s work:
🌐 Uhsteem: uhsteem.com
📲 Socials: @uhsteem
👤 Jace: @iamoliverlastname

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, distracted, or stuck in “survival mode,” this episode is a reminder: progress doesn’t start with perfection - it starts with intention.

🎧 Podcast produced by Riti Suresh.