The Roots Podcast

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Last Canadian Standing, Eric Deshaies - Big Dog‘s Backyard Ultra World Championship

Eric Deshaies of Gatineau, Quebec was the last of five Canadians standing at this year's Big Dog's Backyard Ultra World Championship in Bell Buckle, Tennesse.     He claimed his Golden ticket to the event with a win at Big Wolf's Backyard earlier thi…

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Chatting with Current Backyard Ultra World Record Holder, John Stocker

Current world Backyard Ultra record holder John Stocker joins me from United Kingdom to talk 'all things backyard'. New to the backyard ultra format, John shares his motivation and inspiration to keep going in a race that has no finish line. After wi…

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Shaping Autism with William Wehrli

William Wehrli continues to breakdown barriers and stereotypes. After being diagnosed with Autism as a young child, William has gone on to receive his Masters in Special Education. His goal is not only to support autistic families and individuals but…

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Fashion Editor turned Casting Director How does one 'Get Discovered' with Rose Rosen, CSA

Rose Rosen CSA, consistently rated among Florida's most distinguished casting directors, provides talent for both episodic and unscripted TV shows, movies, commercials and print campaigns nationwide. Ms. Rosen's 25-year track record earned her member…

Season 2- Episode 5 - Serving Community on LinkedIn with Maame De-Heer

To say that Maame De-Heer has accomplished a lot is a gross understatement! She has taken to LinkedIn [a more traditional online professional network] to share her experience and build a thriving community that has real impact. Her approach to the pl…

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Chatting Inclusion, Lady Gaga and The Power of Love with Nate The Great & Holly Simon

Sometimes if you're lucky enough, you have the chance to meet someone magical. Well, it's your lucky day!   Nate Simon, also known as 'Nate the Great' along with his mom, Author, Motivational Speaker and Down Syndrome advocate, Holly Simon joined Ste…

Season 2 (Episode 3) - Chatting With Anti-Bullying Expert - Candice Dugger

A lot of adults don't realize how devastating the effects of being bullied can be until it's too late. How do you deal with bullying? I sat down with an expert to find out.Candice Dugger is the founner of the Bullied, Broken, Redeemed, and a national…

Season 2 (Episode 2) - All Things Money with Sarah Wilson

Stephanie sat down with Sarah Wilson, aka BudgetGirl to chat all things money.  Sarah is a Youtuber, blogger, speaker, financial wellness advocate, and baby real estate investor.  She understands what it takes to claw your way out of debt, and she wa…

Season 2 (Episode 1) - Chatting with The Unlikely Olympian, Danielle Kettlewell

Danielle Kettlewell is an Olympian, Speaker, Coach and Author to her latest book “The Unlikely Olympian: Step into your Fears to Achieve your Dreams.”  After the Canadian born athlete achieved her own impossible dream by competing as part of the Auss…

Episode 23 - Chatting with Russell Cassevah, Founder of Little Bricks Charity

LEGO is, for so many, the classic toy. The toy that brought hours and hours of escape to use your imagination and build whatever you could think of.  Limitless possibilities. Stephanie had the chance to chat with Russell Cassevah, a two-time Guinness…