Best David LeBlanc Podcasts (2025)

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Retail’s Sustainability Roadmap with Michael Zabaneh, Vice-President, Sustainability, Retail Council of Canada 32:02

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In this episode of The Voice of Retail Podcast, host Michael LeBlanc sits down with Michael Zabaneh, Vice President, Sustainability at the Retail Council of Canada, for an in-depth discussion on the future of sustainability in Canadian retail. With over 15 years of experience spanning global recycling ventures, luxury brands, and corporate advocacy…

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Episode 330-Untamed Inspiration with guest Radamiz 1:09:05

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his episode has a lot of moving parts. Imagine a Rube Goldberg Machine with interview snippets pinging around a maze of album reviews and blue balls jokes. I (DEM) had the privilege of interviewing Radamiz right before his live set at the Midway SF. The audio is a little rough, rugged, and raw in spots, but the interview has the crackle of real-lif…

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Leadership Lessons and Luxury Retail Insights with Sebastian Picardo, President & CEO of Holt Renfrew 35:02

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In this episode of The Voice of Retail podcast, host Michael LeBlanc sits down in person with Sebastian Picardo, President & CEO of Holt Renfrew, to explore the evolution of luxury retail in Canada and the global forces shaping the industry. Sebastian begins by sharing his personal journey from Buenos Aires to London, where he launched his luxury c…

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Talk Like Sex Ep.5: Hands-on Experience 53:16

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This week, we break format for a very, very special spin-off episode. DEM ONE and Blockhead reprise their sex/relationship pod, Talk Like Sex. On this edition of Two 40+ dudes discuss the misogyny meter on Freddie Gibbs' new record, lifetime Tinder bans, the ethics of dirty mackin’, and the different approaches to partner fulfillment. Sex, love, an…

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Episode 089 — Beyond the First of the Month: Atticus LeBlanc of PadSplit on Revolutionizing Rental Risk with Tech 40:21

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This week, Jahed Momand has an insightful conversation with Atticus LeBlanc, founder and CEO of PadSplit, a public benefit corporation that’s flipping the script on affordable housing. Atticus shares his personal journey from renting a room in Atlanta and navigating early entrepreneurial challenges to his "aha moment"—realizing the profound need fo…

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Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 6 — EC&M Code Conversations Highlights 4:26

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 6" by Mark Lamendola, which discus…

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The Gift of Store Traffic with Mark Ryski, Founder & CEO, HeadCount 27:26

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In this episode of The Voice of Retail, Michael LeBlanc sits down with Mark Ryski, Founder & CEO of HeadCount and three-time retail author, to explore why store traffic remains one of the most underutilized and misunderstood metrics in modern retail. With over two decades of experience pioneering traffic and conversion analytics, Mark shares insigh…

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Episode 329- We Float Organically with guest Saul Williams 1:09:37

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"If you've never walked through the woods listening to Nobody Beats the Biz then you ain't never heard hip-hop." The above quote is from one of multi-talented poet/rapper/actor Saul Williams' earliest released tracks, but it could just easily serve as a thesis statement for this podcast. This week DBRP hosts Demone Carter, David Ma and Nate LeBlanc…

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Episode 088 — Scaling Capital Markets for Shared Ownership: Alison Lingane's Blueprint for Capital Growth 50:03

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This week we sit down with Allison Lingane, founder of Ownership Capital Lab, a nonprofit singularly focused on growing investment capital for employee ownership. Allison, with nearly 15 years in the employee ownership space, including co-founding Project Equity, shares her journey from creating scalable paths to opportunity through education to re…

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Clear and Compelling Communication - with Salvatore Manzi 22:19

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Clear and compelling communication isn’t just about what we say — it’s about how we show up. In this episode of Space to Lead, I sit down with communication coach Salvatore Manzi, author of the upcoming book Clear and Compelling: Communication Strategies for Big Thinkers and Bold Ideas. We explore Salvatore’s three pillars of communication — conten…

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Preparing for AI Agents and Consumer Shifts with Fawad Baig, Fawad Baig, Retail Industry Leader for Canada, Accenture 29:00

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In this dynamic episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc welcomes Fawad Baig, Retail Industry Lead, Accenture Canada, to unpack Accenture’s latest global consumer report: Me, My Brand, and AI. With insights drawn from over 18,000 respondents worldwide, including Canadians, this research sheds light on how uncertainty and generative AI a…

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Episode 328-Sour Times with guest DJ Haram 1:03:36

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Episode 328 Sour Times with guest DJ Haram Show notes from the bleeding edge… Far beyond the genteel pop music stylings that comprise our day-to-day listening environment, there exists a world of sound that refuses to be refined, restrained, or easily defined. This is the space that New York–based DJ Haram inhabits: her experimental style blends ba…

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Self-Differentiation: The Lifelong Practice of Being "Separate and Connected" 30:08

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Gabi Space: Self-Differentiation - The Lifelong Practice of Being "Separate and Connected" In this insightful episode of "Gabi Space," join us for a profound conversation with Gabby as we explore self-differentiation, a concept critical for leaders and for navigating our daily lives. Gabby introduces self-differentiation, rooted in family systems t…

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Episode 087 — Identity, Governance, and AI: A Conversation with Celo & Self Founder Rene Reinsberg 1:04:10

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This week, Rene Reinsberg, co-founder and CEO of Celo and Self joins us. Rene's early journey was shaped by his small business owner parents, helping him establish an early entrepreneurial drive consistently focused on empowering individuals and "the small guy". This led to founding an early machine learning/AI company sold to GoDaddy that helped s…

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When is Ampacity Not Really Ampacity? 15:01

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In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc contemplate a common concept that can sometimes cause confusion. When is ampacity not really ampacity?By ecmwebcodeconversations

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EP15: "The Future of Learning" - Mallory Dwinal-Palisch 54:08

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THE GUEST Dr. Mallory Dwinal-Palisch is an educator, Rhodes Scholar, and trailblazing education entrepreneur redefining how America trains its workforce. She began her career as a classroom teacher before co-founding Oxford Day Academy, an experiential learning charter school in California. Inspired by the power of real-world learning, she went on …

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David Ian Gray, Retail Strategist Breaks Down Angus Reid Research on the Mainstreaming of Second-Hand Shopping in Canada 33:23

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In this episode of The Voice of Retail podcast, host Michael LeBlanc welcomes back retail strategist, educator, and thought leader David Ian Gray, Principal of DIG360 Consulting Ltd. and retail faculty at Capilano University’s School of Business. Together, they explore the latest Angus Reid survey on Canadian shopping habits and the rapidly evolvin…

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Episode 327-The Best Albums of 2025 (thus far) 1:00:25

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Serious question: Where does the time go? It feels like just yesterday I was nursing a New Year’s Eve hangover and wondering what 2025 would portend for rap releases. Now the year is three-fourths done, the holidays are around the corner, and there’s already a slew of music to talk about. On this week’s episode of Dad Bod Rap Pod, the three bad bro…

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Episode 086 — Full Spectrum Ownership: Jason Wiener's Guide to Starting, Growing, and Exiting in the Ownership Economy 52:30

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This week, we welcome back Jason Wiener, founder of Jason Wiener PC, for an insightful episode on alternative ownership structures. Jason’s boutique law firm specializes in alternative ownership design, including co-ops, various forms of employee ownership, and non-extractive financing. He guides shared ownership-minded founders through the entire …

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Carson’s Garden & Market: How Carson Arthur Turned a Media Brand into a Retail Destination (Encore) 27:17

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On this encore episode Michael LeBlanc welcomes Carson Arthur, media personality and independent retailer, and the founder of Carson’s Garden & Market in Prince Edward County. Carson’s career journey is anything but traditional—moving from launching brands at Procter & Gamble, to building a television career as a design and gardening expert, and no…

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Episode 326- The Gestures of Jesters with guest Slug of Atmosphere 1:58:14

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We've got a really big show for you this week. We have had the pleasure of interviewing Slug (and Ant, but never both together) of Atmosphere a few times. Atmosphere never quite got bigger than The Beatles (or breast implants) but there is no denying that over the last 30 years they have proven themselves to be one of the most consistent and prolif…

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Episode 085 — Employee Ownership: From Wall Street to Academia with Dr. Bill Castellano 52:19

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In this episode of The Ownership Economy podcast, a discussion is held with Dr. Bill Castellano, Director of the Rutgers Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing. Dr. Castellano's extensive background, including over two decades on Wall Street in strategic HR management and his academic role, is explored, noting his early ex…

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Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 5 — EC&M Code Conversations Highlights 5:56

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 5" by Mark Lamendola. Mark continu…

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EP14: "Modern Apprenticeships" - Ryan Craig 54:02

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THE GUEST Ryan Craig is an investor, author, and education change agent. He's Managing Director at Achieve Partners, co-founder of Apprenticeships for America, and the sharp pen behind the bi-weekly Gap Letter. His trilogy of books—College Disrupted, A New U, and, most recently, Apprentice Nation—has made him the go-to voice for “earn-while-you-lea…

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Cameron Conn, CEO of Champlain Apparel, on Winning with Retail Partnerships: RCC Retail West Sneak Peek 29:21

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In this captivating episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc sits down with Cameron Conn, CEO of Champlain Apparel, to explore an extraordinary career journey that spans Las Vegas casinos, tech startups, and Canada’s emerging entry-level luxury menswear scene. Raised in a third-generation casino family, Cameron’s early career in hospita…

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Episode 325-Rhythm In Odd Places with guest August Fanon 1:18:58

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Sometimes the curatorial bent of this show comes from a deep curiosity about the people behind the music we love. The question “What’s their deal?” often sparks the journey toward a great interview. Patience is also part of the process because tracking down the artists we want to pepper with questions isn’t always easy, and it doesn’t always fit ne…

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Episode 084 — It's the Money, Stupid: Accelerating Renter Wealth with Rowland Hobbes of Stake 57:28

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This week, we chat with Rowland Hobbes, Founder and CEO of Stake. Rowland, who will be speaking on the housing track at the upcoming Ownership Economy Summit 2025, offers insights into how to use modern fintech to accelerate renter wealth building and give more people upside in ownership through renting. In this episode, we cover: The pivotal momen…

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Retail Ready: Liza Amlani’s Essential Guide to Merchandising, Markdown Strategy & Wholesale Growth (Encore) 35:08

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Retail success isn't just about having a fantastic product—it's about understanding the business of selling. On this special encore episode of The Voice of Retail, I welcome Liza Amlani, renowned retail strategist and co-author of The Whole Sale: Profitable Wholesale Strategies for Brands. Liza shares insider insights from her 20+ years in buying, …

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Episode 083 — Beyond Returns: Gigi Danziger & Albert Wenger on Capital for Stewardship AND Growth 55:22

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This week, we're joined by Gigi Danziger (Eutopia Holdings) and Albert Wenger (Union Square Ventures) to discuss their mission to create a world where everyone can thrive by reversing the trend of extractive capital through innovative steward ownership models. Our conversation delves into their application of steward ownership to diverse initiative…

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What is a Communications Outlet? 6:12

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In this episode of EC&M Code Conversations, Editor-in-Chief Ellen Parson and Code Consultant Russ LeBlanc take close look at the NEC requirements for communication outlets and where confusion can come into play. Russ explores the history of communications outlets in the NEC and discusses what a "communication outlet" even is.…

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EP13: "Victorian Skills Authority" - Craig Robertson 58:07

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THE GUEST Craig Robertson is the founding CEO of the Victorian Skills Authority and one of Australia’s most influential voices in vocational education reform. With over 30 years of leadership across government roles in school funding, employment services, and vocational education and training, Craig has dedicated his career to modernizing Australia…

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Retail Strategist Carl Boutet and his latest book "Blind Spot: Navigating the Unseen Effects of Technology on Commerce" (Encore) 39:45

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On this Encore episode of The Voice of Retail, host Michael LeBlanc speaks with retail strategist, professor, and author Carl Boutet about his journey in academia and his latest book, Blind Spot: Navigating the Unforeseen Effects of Technology on Commerce. Carl discusses his evolving role in retail education, including his work at McGill University…

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Embracing the Mission & the Cross 32:52

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The Universal Church and the entire world recently witnessed something that we don't see very often: A Papal Conclave. Only a handful in nearly 50 years. When Cardinal Prevost was introduced to the world as Pope Leo XIV, the world received a glimpse of the power of the Church and the Office of the Papacy. In one of Pope Leo's first messages, he cal…

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Episode 324- Compounds & Punchlines with guest Lord Finesse 1:19:04

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Every once in a while we are lucky to enough to be able to speak to a true hip-hop legend, and today is one of those occasions. Dad Bod Rap Pod hosts David Ma, Demone Carter and Nate LeBlanc are thrilled to be talking to and about Lord Finesse on this week's episode. Lord Finesse made three highly influential albums as an artist in the 90's and con…

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Episode 082 - AI Beyond Monopolies: Ben Fielding of Gensyn AI on Democratizing Compute & Open Protocols 59:03

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This week, we welcome Ben Fielding, Founder and CEO at Gensyn. Gensyn is a proud sponsor of this year's summit. Ben recounts his journey from deep learning research to addressing the critical issue of compute resource monopolization in AI, leading Gensyn's pioneering decentralized approach. Ben explains how they're solving the fundamental problem o…

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Chris Jones, Cannabis Xpress CEO, on Disruption, Differentiation & the Future of Cannabis Retail 30:42

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In this episode of The Voice of Retail, I’m thrilled to welcome back Chris Jones, Founder and CEO of Cannabis Xpress, for his third appearance on the show. Chris offers an insider’s view of the fast-changing cannabis retail landscape in Canada. Since we last spoke, Cannabis Xpress has grown to 21 stores—14 in Ontario and 7 in New Brunswick—becoming…

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Episode 081 — From Founder to Future: John Abrams on Positive Business Succession Through Employee Ownership 41:20

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In Episode 081 of The Ownership Economy Podcast, we welcome John Abrams, pioneering founder of South Mountain Company, a 40-person architecture and building worker co-op. John shares his journey from inadvertently starting his business in 1973 to converting it into a worker co-op in 1987, where every member-owner has one share and one vote after a …

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Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 4 — EC&M Code Conversations Highlights 5:13

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In EC&M Code Conversations highlights, Ellen Parson, editor-in-chief of EC&M, is highlighting some of the most popular Code content from the magazine and website, but this time brought to you in audio-only form, in case you missed it. In this episode, we’re featuring "Understanding General Requirements of the NEC, Part 4" by Mark Lamendola. Mark di…

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EP12: "The Future of Teaching" - Paul LeBlanc - Part 2 46:40

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THE GUEST Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc is a trailblazer in American higher education and the former president of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), where he led one of the most remarkable transformations in the sector—growing the institution from a struggling regional college with 2,800 students into one of the largest universities in the U.S., servi…

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Beyond Satisfaction: Unlocking What Drives Consumers in 2025 with Simone Lumsden, SVP, Triangle Customer Loyalty and Triangle Retail Media at Canadian Tire, and Sandra Duff, Founder of AnotherStory Consulting ... 25:15

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In this special live episode of The Voice of Retail, recorded at RCC STORE 2025, I sit down with two retail thought leaders: Simone Lumsden, Senior Vice-President, Triangle Customer Loyalty and Triangle Retail Media, Canadian Tire Corporation, and Sandra Duff, Founder and Principal at Another Story Consulting. Together, we explore what it takes to …

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3 Bad Brothers A Beastie Boys Breakdown- The Beasties Draft 2:31:20

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Please note: A better, longer version of this episode with sound clips for every song mentioned is available on the Dad Bod Rap Pod Patreon. Go to www.patreon.com/dadbodrappod and use promo code BEASTIE to get your first month's access for only $1 From Pollywog Stew to Hot Sauce Part 2, we have officially covered the Beastie Boys' legendary career.…