Their Life Story
Host Robin Lavigne interviews a variety of guests about their life: from what helped shaped who they are today, hardships they had to overcome and what helped them succeed. This podcast was created with the belief that everybody has something to teach us and that we can all learn from eachother's stories. Entertaining and spontaneous this unique selection of guests will help you discover new people and learn more about the ones you already know.
Episodes
22 episodes
Mark Perry
With a dozen album's to his name and a new one coming one coming out soon Mark has been the foundation for music in the Bulkley Valley and beyond for decades. He sings and tours with extremely talented musicians and many of his songs have becom...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:29:35
Change Toothpaste
Mike Medicoff and Danien Vince are Cofounders of Change Toothpaste. Change is a a sustainable toothpaste company which comes in tablet form in a compostable bag, eliminating the need for a tube that you throw away. This was a fun conversation a...
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Episode 21
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1:08:32
Alex Haro
Alex Haro is the editor of The Inertia, an online surf and outdoor magazine. He made the transition to writer and later editor after spending years forest fire fighting and being an arborist. Originally form Vancouver Island, he took an interns...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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1:03:22
Zack Shoom
Zack Shoom is an Environmental Activist and Founder of Obabika. A Non Profit Environmental Conservation Organization based in Vancouver B.C. Zack has dedicated his life to protecting the planet with a special dedication towards Salmon and...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:00:49
Paul Watson
Captain Paul Watson is most commonly known as the Founder of Sea Shepherd, an anti-poaching organization that uses direct action to fight for marine protection. Paul is also the author or numerous books, a poet, a world traveler, a father and a...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:10:26
Elena Jean
My guest this week is filmmaker, writer, content creator and environmental activist Elena Jean. Elena is currently co-producing and directing "Coextinction", a documentary film about the declining Southern resident Killer Whale populat...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:20:11
Jamie McCartney
Jamie is the Physical Performance Lead and Technical Push Coach for Bobsleigh Canada. Before that he worked with The U.S. Paralympic Ski team and Alpine Canada. Jamie has played University football and been on bobsleigh Canada himself as an ath...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:25:01
Lilly Woodbury
My guest this week is Lilly Woodbury. Lilly is an enviromental activist and Chapter Manager of Surfrider Pacific Rim in Tofino. Lilly has a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Environmental Studies from the University of Toronto. She has wor...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:16:19
Liz Clark
In this episode I talk to Liz Clark, Author of the book "Swell". Liz is a surfer, sailor, writer, vegan, Patagonia ambassador, environmentalist and compassionate human being. Her book is about her voyage from Santa Barbara to the South Pacific ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:50:54
Thomas Kimber
Thomas Kimber is a Chilean entrepreneur and environmentalist. At 19 Thomas dropped out of University where he was studying business and set out to do things differently and in a more sustainable way. Thomas accomplished a lot very quickly from ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:04:37
Nathan Cullen
This weeks guest is Nathan Cullen. Nathan spent 15 years working as a Member of Parliament for the N.D.P. He represented the riding of Skeena-Bulkley Valley. It's an area that he loves and has worked hard to protect. Some of Nathan's grea...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:12:14
An exploraton in nomadism with Lothar Schaefer
This weeks guest is retired Physician Lothar Schaefer. Lothar was born in the Northwest Territories where he had an Igloo to play in as a child. He would later go back there to work and solidify his love of the outdoors. Wanting to do his...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:15:48
Eadin O'Mahony
Éadin O'Mahony is a scientist, conservationist and an activist. She is currently taking her Masters in Marine Biology through St. Andrews University in Scotland. For her masters research project she is using drones to hover above whales as they...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:14:18
Patty Slimmon
Patty Slimmon is a good friend of mine. I sat down with him a couple months back to discuss his path in life and his experiences. Originally from Brandon, Manitoba Patty moved to Revelstoke for a winter soon after graduating high school. He the...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:36:53
Austin Sweetin
In this week's episode I had the pleasure of talking to professional snowboarder Austin Sweetin. Austin has a contagious stoke for life and you can't help but feel uplifted just by talking to him! He's a great person and I'm honoured to call hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:27:51
Robin Van Gyn
In this episode professional snowboarder Robin Van Gyn talks about her life and the lessons she's learned. From childhood memories exploring the west coast of Vancouver Island by sailboat to snowboard guiding in Argentina, Robin reflects on wha...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:34:41
Sarah Robinson
My guest Sarah Robinson is the owner of Rainwatch Advising, where she gives workshops on Indigenous/Canadian histories and advises on Indigenous affairs. Sarah is soon to be an Indigenous Rights lawyer and is currently finishing her law d...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:10:20
Pete Devries
In this episode I talk to the extremely kind and humble Peter Devries. Pete is a professional surfer from Tofino B.C. and was one of the people to really legitimize Canadian surfing. He's recognized around the world for his talent. In thi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:05:49
Sarah King
Sarah is a professional illustrator from London, England. Her artwork can be found on snowboards, event posters, T-shirts, restaurant walls, surfboard fins, back packs, goggles, food packaging, signs and more! Sarah is extremely nice and warm h...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:01:37
Zoe Jordan
Zoe is the owner of Zoe's Bakery and Cafe in Ucluelet B.C. She is a master baker, pasty chef and environmental steward. Zoe and I talk about a lot of different things including the following; her journey to becoming a baker, composting, p...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:06:43
