RISE – THE PODCAST

hosted by former Police Officer, Resilience Speaker & Coach Kwesi Millington

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Policing Mental Health & The Psychology Of The Use Of Force with Mark Bouchard

Policing Mental Health & the Psychology of Use of Force with Mark Bouchard Mark Bouchard is a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who is assigned to the Williams Lake detachment in British Columbia. He also has a position on the Emergency Response Team,...

The Path to Inner Knowing & Personal Peace with The Oanh

Thể Oanh - The Path to Inner Knowing & Personal Peace Thể Oanh, pronounced like Tey'One (Oanh 'ONE' for short), is a Multidimensional Transformation Coach & Oracle, guided by her Fierce Guardian Angel, she serves as a Spiritual Guide & Tarot Reader for her...

Police Wellness 101 with Scott Medlin

Scott Medlin helps police officers and other first responders achieve wellness and security by providing practical and inspirational training, so they can be fulfilled and excel. WHO I WORK WITH: I partner with law enforcement and also: 🚨Police Recruit Academies...

The Power of New Beginnings with Sri Mahabir

Sri Mahabir refused to let her camera shyness get in the way of being able to share the stories of other entrepreneurs and her own story. In April of 2020, Sri created the IG live series Journey of an Entrepreneur” After interviewing 100 entrepreneurs, she realized...

Healing from Invisible Wounds with Norm DeVarennes

Norm DeVarennes was a police officer with the RCMP for 28 years. In both this podcast and his book, he dives deep into his emotion as he reflects on the effect a career in policing on his mental health.   His goal is to have other first responders see themselves...

Shifting Perspectives and Saving Skid Row with Deon Joseph

Kwesi Millington welcomes Deon Joseph who discusses shifting perspectives and saving skid row. Deon Joseph is an LEO (Law Enforcement Officer), as well as a Law Enforcement Consultant and Trainer on Homelessness and Community Policing. From patrolling the streets to...

Overcoming Bullying, Linked In Connection & Fire-walking With Shelly Elsliger

Shelly Elsliger is a ball of positivity....we talk about so much in this podcast, but here's a bit about her: WHO AM I? Not your typical LinkedIn Trainer that is for sure! I focus on Social Reciprocity as a way for you to WIN ON LINKEDIN! It is very important to have...

Uncovering Your Resilience With Treena Reilkoff

Welcome Trauma Informed Conflict Management & Resiliency Specialist / Workplace Assessment & Restoration / Consultant / International Trauma Informed Workshop Facilitator Treena Reilkoff. Treena Reilkoff is a certified Resiliency trainer with experience in...

Mental, Physical, Emotional Endurance with Brandon Rynka

This guy has done it all...including a marathon with a TREE! A prime example of someone who exemplifies not only physical strength, but mental strength and resilience too. About Brandon... “I am a full time fitness and performance coach and speaker as well as a...

Speaking, Surviving & Thriving with Michelle Perdue

Michelle Perdue, M.Ed., is an award winning speaker on a mission to cultivate a life of resilience for cancer survivors and others looking to build their resilience. Whether delivering a keynote presentation, moderating a CEO panel, or providing research-based tools...

Surviving the Unthinkable with Kimberley Black

Kimberley Black is amazing the definition of resilience....College Professor. Graduate Student. Entrepreneur. Salsa Dancer. These were the things I became known for in my community. Until the day I became known for being the woman who was brutally beaten, sexually...

Turning a Negative into a Positive with Alejandro Vivar

Jose Alejandro Vivar is a Champion Public Speaker, Endurance Athlete and founder of Non-Profit Fitness Initiative 25/7 Fitness. Alejandro grew up in the Christie and Bloor St Neighbourhood of Toronto and from an early age was involved in a criminal subculture which...

Speaking, Race & Resilience with Roger Caesar

Roger Caesar is a 4 time Speech Champion for District 86 in Toronto, Canada. A 3 time international award winning speaker and a 3 time semi finalist at the World Championships of Public Speaking (toastmasters). He has spoken at TEDx, MoMondays, Speaker Slam, Fearless...

Fitness, Failure & Fatherhood with Martin Reid

Martin is a movement specialist and business owner. You can find him here on IG or follow his podcast at The Core Conversational Podcast. Of course we talk about resilience, but we also talk about the failure, fatherhood, and marriage( we've both been divorced and...