Young men ending up “in the system” can feel like a cyclical, hopeless situation, but hope is always found in the parents, teachers, social workers, and others who strive to foster them toward a better path.
Shawn Mercer is one of those social workers who shared his experience in this episode of The Akkeri podcast. Shawn has been in and around the child/youth care and social work fields for over 20 years, so he has an educated and unique perspective on the challenges many young men face and the required solutions.
This is a conversation about emotional intelligence, understanding the needs of others, mentorship…and, well, stacking wood (you’ll have to listen to make sense of that one).
In this episode, I’m speaking with Art Aronson, a communications professional with the provincial government of British Columbia. Art shares his story of being adopted from Thailand by his American parents and raised in Canada, on Vancouver Island...
Dr. Dermell Brunson is a dedicated leader in youth development, mental health advocacy, and the arts. As the founder of Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Centre, he has spent years empowering young people through education, creativity, and leadership trai...
If you are interested in entrepreneurship, travel, or you are simply a man who sets the bar high for himself, this episode is for you…why? Because my guest in this episode is Peter Collins, one of the most interesting people I’ve had the privilege...
Have you ever lived abroad or considered spending an extended period in another country? I have, but my guest has done it a lot more.
Ruben Vazquez is a martial arts and English teacher I met while living in Vietnam. I asked Ruben to come on...
Psychologist & author, Dr Ron Johnson, is back with the final part of our four-part series on his book 'Balls: Men Finding Courage with Words, Work, Wine, and Women', and we are tackling the last 'W' of Women.
This ep...
"It is rare for a man to have only one addiction."
According to Dr Ron Johnson, addictions start as something that is "good" for us but easily become something that we rely upon for relief or momentary happiness. In this ...