Behind Greatness by Inspire North

This week we are hosting Daniele Bolelli. Originally from Milan, Italy, Daniele has been calling California home for almost 30 years. A man who strives to be good at many things so that he’s never bored, Daniele also hosts two widely popular podcasts, including History on Fire - one of the most successful history podcasts on Earth. In our discussion, Daniele shares his thoughts on working to find your path and being good at something, on committing to being an independent thinker and on pursuing knowledge while not trapping yourself within it. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast. Tax receipt issued to donors.  Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north. You can visit Daniele’s website: danielebolelli.com History on Fire Podcast on Luminary: luminary.link/22ADEXSc48 History on Fire Website: historyonfirepodcast.com Drunken Taoist Podcast: thedrunkentaoist.com  

Engrained with the entrepreneurial spirit, Mark Joseph takes us on his journey of family, perseverance and faith. He speaks to the importance of learning from others and finding his leadership style, especially during unprecedented times. A man of honesty, transparency, and integrity, Mark tells us how he manages to keep his team’s spirits’ up when succumbing to fear in challenging times would be much easier. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast. Tax receipt issued to donors.  Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north. https://kiskofreezies.com

We are host this week to a very charismatic guest in Alex King. He’s not an Engineer, nor an Architect, nor a Mechanic - and yet he organizes builds of custom vehicles for many Hollywood blockbuster films. How? Listen to how his fascination and passion (for vehicles) became an inspirational source for a renewed dedication to creative thinking, problem-solving, and learning from his fellow human beings. He describes how avenues and opportunities opened - and continue to open - as a result. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast. Tax receipt issued to donors.  Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north. You can reach and follow Alex on Instagram @alex.king.film

Today we listen to a captivating story about a fiercely independent professional who grew up toughened by circumstances out of his control. Fern discusses how his personal adversity taught him an early perspective on the meaning of sacrifice and the importance of carving out his own path. Once he made the decision to explore his imagination full time, he found himself on a path where learning and playing are actually one and the same. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast. Tax receipt issued to donors.  Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north.

Today’s guest is one of North America’s most successful corporate leaders. Growing up in the country, she learned very early the importance of hard work, collaboration, humility and learning from those around her that wished her success. From a modest upbringing in the country-side to head the Canadian HQ of one of the world’s largest food companies, Shelley describes that commitment to learning is important – but learning how to listen is next level. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast. Tax receipt issued to donors.  Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north.

Join us in hearing the story of Raj De Datta as he travelled from his upbringings in Manila, Philippines, and India to attending school at Princeton, then helping launch a company in England where he found his true calling as an entrepreneur. He will provide insight into risk taking, whether you are ready to be an entrepreneur or not, and how to accumulate your personal insurance. His message and guidance is truly inspiring and will excite many to take the leap to entrepreneurship - if you are ready! To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast. Tax receipt issued to donors.  Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north.

Enjoy our discussion with Dr. Meganne Christian. Originally from Australia, Christian works currently in the EU studying the production and microscopical characterisation of graphene-based nanocomposites. But, that’s not all. She lived in Antarctica for a year. She practices martial arts. She has a passion for improv comedy. And, she’s barely over 30. You will be enchanted by her take on problem solving and her own exploration of the unknown. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast. Tax receipt issued to donors.  Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north.

Listen in on our talk with Frank Ferragine aka “Frankie Flowers” – North America’s favourite TV gardening specialist. He describes growing up in a “can-do” family atmosphere, with roots in humble beginnings. We learn how this - including a tragedy in the family - helped him explore his own path to personal and professional growth. A savvy media personality and marketer, Frankie charms us with his positive outlook and his passion for what the outdoors has done for him. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast. Tax receipt issued to donors.  Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north. You can reach and follow Frank via Twitter @frankferragine or Instagram @frankferragine. His website is: www.frankieflowers.com/. Check out his best selling books at: http://www.frankieflowers.com/books

Listen in as we chat with Ashish Shastry, Co-Head of Private Equity for KKR Asia Pacific & Southeast Asia as he describes his journey growing up in Bombay and Indonesia and then traveling to various parts of the world for school and work. He describes the influence his parents had on his decisions and the importance that mentors will have on your journey and career. Being of Indian descent, Ashish shares with us some stories of trying to blend in on Wall Street in the early 90s. Currently situated in Singapore, he discusses the influence of Western culture and business on his current dealings in Asia, and the differences that need to be recognized and respected. Truly a colorful journey that will influence many. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast. Tax receipt issued to donors.  Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north.

We sit down with Alexandra Orlando, an Olympian and National Champion in Rhythmic Gymnastics who details a youth-story full of sacrifice and determination. Growing up with understanding parents, Alexandra had the opportunity to explore her passion in motion and pushing herself to her limits - on the world stage. She translates two decades of high performance into her current mission of spreading the message of youth leadership through sport across 41 countries in the Americas - with PanAm Sports. To DONATE to the Behind Greatness podcast, please visit here: www.inspirenorth.com/podcast. Tax receipt issued to donors.  Behind Greatness IG: @behindgreatnesspodcast & @inspire_north. You can reach and follow Alexandra on Twitter @FreshFromAlex and Instagram- freshfromalex. Visit her website also at www.alexandraorlando.net