Long Story Short

In this season-closing episode, Jaspreet and Marco look back on everything Season 1 of Long Story Short taught them - from the stories that moved them most to the behind-the-scenes lessons of building a podcast from scratch. Tune in as they share their biggest takeaways, favourite moments, and what’s next for Season 2.

In this episode of Long Story Short, we sit down with Michael Copeland, President and CEO of Woodbine Entertainment, whose career has spanned law, consulting, and professional sports leadership. Michael opens up about what it takes to navigate bold career pivots from corporate law to leading one of Canada’s most iconic sports organizations, and the lessons learned along the way. We talk about what’s unfolding at Woodbine, how the company is transforming its role in Canadian sports and enterta...

In this episode of Long Story Short, we sit down with Richa Gupta, founder of Good Food For Good and one of Canada’s most inspiring social entrepreneurs. Richa’s path hasn’t been a straight line, she transitioned careers, built a company while raising a family, and even faced the high-stakes spotlight on Dragons’ Den. What drives her is more than just building a business; it’s a deep desire to do good and create products that make the world healthier and more sustainable. From balancing mothe...

In this episode of Long Story Short, we sit down with Aaron Bains, Partner at Aird & Berlis LLP, who shares the lessons he learned when his career didn’t go as planned - not being hired back after articling. Aaron reflects on how resilience, hard work, and the right mindset can turn setbacks into defining moments. Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers (2020) and Man of the Year by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (2021), Aaron also serves as an Expert ...

In this episode of Long Story Short, we sit down with Giancarlo Sessa, Co-Founder and CRO of Blade Air, one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies. Giancarlo shares how he built a business straight out of undergrad, the habits and mindset that shaped his journey, and the role of positivity, manifestation, and resilience in navigating the startup world. From being named to Forbes 30 Under 30 to leading a team bringing sustainable clean air solutions to the world, Giancarlo’s story is full of le...

In this short introduction, we share what Long Story Short is all about: a podcast uncovering the stories, habits, and turning points behind remarkable success. Meet your hosts, Jaspreet and Marco, and hear what you can expect in the episodes ahead.