Standing In The 6ix

We hear it all the time - “experience required”. You’re either unqualified or unfit. To Lee Baxter this couldn’t be further from the truth. A successful tattoo shop owner, he saw opportunity in the boxing world and he came in swinging! With a tenuous and fierce determination, Lee learned what he could about the boxing world by jumping into the famously shark infested waters they’re known by. Now, working with the likes of Floyd Mayweather and Samuel Vargas, Lee has put Canada back on the map. He firmly believes Toronto has what it takes to have a world champion and is on the lookout for one. Is it you? Listen to this episode to find out. Ladies and gentlemen, Lee Baxter. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Michael - https://www.instagram.com/michaelreve... Constantine - https://www.instagram.com/cobs00/ Jerry - https://www.instagram.com/abramagrams/ WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLG_F8lpqUkMt47JmV1PDg/featured

He was that kid. The kid responsible for calls from irate parents, fuming because their now terrified children had watched horror movies at his house. He didn’t see the issue. He loved these films, even if he was only in the 2nd grade. Little did Chad Archibald know his passion would later become so much more. While in college he and some buddies had a random idea - let’s make a film!  A seasoned producer warned him not to waste his time. He chose otherwise... Now Chad’s horror movies are known worldwide, scaring record amounts of people and credited for one of the most epic ‘falling ovations’ ever. Don’t know what a ‘falling ovation is’? Tune in to find out. Ladies and gentlemen, Chad Archibald. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM Michael - https://www.instagram.com/michaelreve... Constantine - https://www.instagram.com/cobs00/ Jerry - https://www.instagram.com/abramagrams/ WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmLG_F8lpqUkMt47JmV1PDg/featured  

At the age of 6, mega-superhero-fan Sean Ward was hit with a thunderbolt of truth - grown ups are idiots figuring things out, no different than kids are. A revelation inspired by his villainous Grade 1 teacher. Years later, with his childhood dreams all but dead, Sean found himself dialling for dollars with no hope in sight. He decided then and there it was time to make a change... Now Sean is revolutionizing social media through fun & wacky superhero videos, bursting past 3 million subscribers & flirting with a billion views - rivalling numbers with the likes of Will Smith & The Breakfast Club! Ladies and Gentlemen - ...SUPER Sean Ward!

Neil Forester doesn’t just have a ‘Golden Role-o-Dex’, he has the best stories to go with it. Having worked with the likes of Mike Tyson, Connor McGregor and Lady Gaga, Neil’s bold creative thinking drove his success. But something was off... He was ‘the man’ in Canada, but he wasn’t ‘the man’ - at home. He decided to make a change. Now as owner of The Substance Entertainment Group, Neil uses his connections to spearhead philanthropic causes, having started the first ever job fair for those with Autism. Ladies and gentlemen, Neil Forester.

As a kid he would sneak out of his farmhouse and stargaze. It was his escape from his world plagued with dualities. Growing up as a bi-racial kid left Anthony McLean to deal with his fair share of difficulties. From being bullied to being a bully himself, he eventually turned to his love of music to seek refuge. One day a conversation with a school counsellor changed his life forever. Now this walking beam of light, travels the world spreading his message of self-acceptance and understanding of others. He’s blessed the mic as a Rapper and Speaker for many years. Working with the likes of Breakfast Television and 20th Century Fox, he’s now blessing our mic’s in this episode.

Two words lead to the death of Joanna Salmingo in late summer of 2018. The same two words also birthed the FATE (The Food Allergy Training & Education Initiative) initiative. An initiative that will save the lives of many.    What are the two words? Contains nuts.    Imagine if the absence of these two words ultimately lead to the death of your loved one. What would you do? Would you take it out on the world or would you have the strength to do what our next guest Joey did?    Joey, a self-proclaimed Aries, lived the high life for years as a Los Angeles based professional chef. His life was one that most people can only dream of. Now his life has taken on a whole new meaning.    Warning: This interview will surely tug at your heartstrings. Within it lies the story of one man’s ability to turn one of life’s most painful tragedies into something so beautiful. You’ll likely come away from this with a new perspective on life. You will also likely come away from this with a new appreciation and understanding f

15 deaths and 24 non-fatal injuries. This was the result of the Columbine school shooting. It all started from the shooters being bullied and desperately wanting to seek revenge. This story is one of many showing the potential damaging effects of bullying. Joel Gerson decided to take a different approach. What could have lead to a tragic outcome became a source of fuel for Joel. Today we to speak with a guy who teaches us to turn life’s obstacles into triumphs... literally. He’s a 5 Time Canadian Jiu Jitsu Champion, North American Fearless Fighting Champion and one of the pioneers of the MMA movement in Canada. Joel is now the Owner and Chief Instructor of Revolution MMA, Toronto’s leader in Mixed Martial Arts and Fitness. Tune in to hear his full story.

They’re everywhere! In subway stations, on university campuses and just about every street in Toronto. Coffee shops are one thing this city is not short on. So how does one create a shop that stands out from the rest? By not focusing on the rest. Jimson Bienenstock set out to create a cutting edge brand on every level and that he did with HotBlack Coffee. As President & Co-owner, in this episode Jimson gives us an inside look into the mind of one of this city’s top entrepreneurs. By sticking to his word to increase staff wages and creating an unmatched experience for clients, he serves us with some seriously hot and fresh lessons (pun intended).

In this intro blurb, we discuss how you can effectively de-escalate a situation when you have done something wrong and need to make it right.