Today, I welcome Jeanne Beker, a global icon and an inductee into the Marketing Hall of Legends. Jeanne is also a dear friend and a trailblazer who has found success as a world-renowned fashion journalist, entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and, above all, a wonderful mom. At age 72, Jeanne continues to fashion her destiny with passion, creativity and talent. In this candid 'chat to me about anything' session, Jeanne shares many beautiful stories, life lessons we can all benefit from, and how, instead of burying the news she had breast cancer, she used her platform to raise awareness and t ..read more

This will define our country in the future: dreamers and doers who are taking on our most significant problems and then exporting their ideas and technology around the world. For my Earths Day Show, I chatted with Phil De Luna.  At age 32, he is among the most brilliant people I have ever interviewed. Phil has a great personality, radiates passion, and has a powerful connection to the human race. Phil makes me feel optimistic about science's role in battling climate change.   I know you will enjoy his story, which also reflects the tapestry of Canada. A family of newcomers who c ..read more

'I’m not making records; I’m making history. Today, my man Tony and I made history with this interview." Maestro Fresh Wes. Maestro Fresh We is credited as the "Godfather of Canadian Hip Hop, " his debut album, Symphony in Effect, was a certified platinum album. In 2023, Maestro Fresh Wes became the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. His song Let Your Backbone Slide" is the first rap song inducted into the Canadian Songwriters' Hall of Fame. What did Drake have to say about Maestro Fresh Wes and his influence on him and Canadian music?  What advice did Chu ..read more

Dive into this electrifying six-minute Chatter that Matters where I distil the essence of my career into three ground-breaking lessons that transformed me into a more effective leader, entrepreneur, marketer, and, I hope, a better human being.  Here's a sneak peek: 1) Attention: The Oxygen of any Endeavour. Discover why, and why countless brilliant ideas and initiatives are suffocating as they fail to find their audience. 2) Insights Matter Most: The Real Game Changer. Through the lens of three award-winning case studies, I unveil why the gold isn't in the idea itself but in the insight b ..read more

"I moved 17 times in my first 18 years, faced abuse and adversity, but it fueled my drive to prove others wrong and achieve success against all odds." Shane Howard, is an extraordinary storyteller who shares his inspirational and transformative journey overcoming a tumultuous upbringing to becoming a mentor and global connector. Shane is testament to the resilience and drive that can emerge from the "School of Hard Knocks."  Shane's insights offer hope and inspiration to those grappling with their place in this world, or choosing not to toe societies perceived perfect line ..read more

Healing is Believing. I have been sharing inspiring human journeys for four years, but none like Tracy L Clark. For most of her life, Tracy has dealt with trauma. Debilitating illnesses, several near-death experiences, being kidnapped at gunpoint, an abusive relationship and then being a single mom caring for her children when illness once again threatened her life. Listen to the first few minutes of the episode; it is riveting. Tracy reads from her book, God, Where Are You, It's Me. After hearing what she has to say about the life she had to endure, you will understand the title. What flows f ..read more

I occasionally break the format and post a Chatter That Matters podcast on a Monday about something important to all of us. The goal is to challenge the status quo with innovative ideas to improve our lives and livelihoods.  In today's episode, I want to discuss the growing unaffordability crisis and the problems that manifest when individuals and many others do not have enough. They cannot afford necessities—food, shelter, and transportation. If this continues, it will undermine much of what we know and value in society.  Our elected officials must prioritize affordability, but ther ..read more

Are you ready to work smarter and shorter? Newcomers Grace Tallon and Joe O'Connor, co-founders of Work Time Reduction, join Tony Chapman to discuss the transformative idea of a four-day workweek and their beliefs about why it is good for individuals, families, corporations, and society. We also learn more about Joe and Grace's back story, which takes us back to Ireland and how each became an advocate for positive change. Tony closes the show by sharing his thoughts on why and how Immigration matters.   To connect with Joe and Grace at Work Time Reduction: https://worktimereduction.com To ..read more

I am hosting a series titled The Legends Journey, featuring interviews with individuals inducted into Canada's Marketing Hall of Legends. In this episode, I chat with Miles Nadal. I have known Miles for over twenty years, and he has always dared to dream and do so with extraordinary entrepreneurial capability, charisma, and conviction.  Miles's journey began with a camera at summer camp, and from there, he built several extraordinary businesses with no signs of slowing down. What I admire most about Miles extends beyond his entrepreneurial prowess to his curiosity and kindness. Miles Nada ..read more

My International Women's Day Special begins with honouring my Mother before introducing my guest, Alana Stott. I ask Alana to read the opening pages from her gripping memoir, She Who Dares. Her book begins when she answers the phone. Her husband, Dean Stott, a former Special Operations soldier, is on the other line, somewhere in the Middle East, in the middle of a civil war.   "The gunfire was getting louder and louder. I heard the phone drop to the ground as loud bangs pierced my ears. The sound penetrated my ears so much that I had to pull it away to stop my eardrums from exploding ..read more