Gabe sits down with Coco Sauvé to discuss her ambitions, challenges & triumphs as a woman who works in Professional Sports. Coco is the Manager of Sales & Service of the Vancouver Bandits. The Bandits are one of 10 teams that compete in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). The league began with six inaugural teams in four provinces and has since expanded to 10 teams in six provinces, making it the largest pro sports league in Canada with further expansion planned. Jump to a Topic (Timestamps): 0:00- Opening Monologue 1:37- Conversation Begins 7:38- Women in Sports 20:45- Applicable Advocacy 24:36- Navigating Coaching Girls Basketball 33:36- Vancouver Bandits Season Opener 38:20- Kevin Durant's Impact on Coco Single-Game Tickets for the Vancouver Bandits: https://bit.ly/VancouverBandits. Book a Discovery Call with Gabe: Founder@GaberInc.com.
Guest: Clayton Imoo is an award-winning Vancouver Canuck YouTuber and Season Ticket Holder for over a decade. Professionally, he is the Associate Director of the Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver. He is a man who prides himself on his fandom, his family and his faith. This episode discusses the intersection of Mental Health and Sports Fandom. Being a fan of a pro sports team brings a lot of externalities. Arguably there are few bigger benefits of being a fan than the people you meet who are just as passionate as you about being a fan - Clayton is certainly one of those people. Follow Gabe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gaberinc/ Connect with Clay on his Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claytonimoo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CanuckClay YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@CanuckClay Jump to a Topic: 0:00- Opening Monologue 6:18- Keeping Fandom in Perspective 17:49- Life Transitions as Men 26:10- The Science of Happiness 32:24- Conversational Conclusions #WeGotUs
Orrett Morgan is a Program Head of the Technology Support Professional Support Program at British Columbia's Institute of Technology (BCIT). Orrett and I know each other offline as his teenage sons participate in the community basketball league that I have the responsibility of overseeing in Richmond, British Columbia. Something that both Orrett and I feel very passionately about is creating brave and safe spaces - both emotionally and physically. In this episode, Orrett breaks down the four pillars that he outlines to each of his cohorts in order to engender a brave safe for his students to thrive. I typically derive a copious amount of value from Orrett and I’s offline conversations, and I certainly hope that those who listen to this can leave with a tangible technique, or two, in making the community around them a braver, and safer, space. Please enjoy this episode! Jump to a Topic (Timestamps): 0:00-Opening Monologue 1:00 - Conversation Begins/Orrett’s BCIT Work 6:35 - Engendering a Brave & Safe Space 10:48 - The Brave Space Rules 17:55 - Modelling Benevolent Behaviour 23:40 - Policing the Brave/Safe Space 29:10 - The Art of Feedback 33:10 - Conversational Conclusions #WeGotUs Follow Gabe on Instagram: @GaberInc
Victor Raso, General Manager & Head Coach of the Niagara River Lions, is built for this life. From growing up under Joe Raso, one of the most revered Canadian Coaches of his generation, to playing under Dave Smart, the mastermind of the dynastic Carleton Ravens Men's Basketball Program. Victor brings the intersection of that breadth of basketball expertise surrounding leadership & teams to each aspect of his professional life (he is also a Project Specialist at Meridian Credit Union). This is one of the most insightful & wide-ranging conversations I've had surrounding basketball with just about anyone in a very long time. Please enjoy! Follow Gabe on Instagram: @GaberInc Follow Victor on Social: @CoachVic_NRL Support the Niagara River Lions: Riverlions.com. Jump to a Topic (Timestamps): 0:00- Opening Monologue 1:00- Conversation Begins/The Inner Game of Shooting 9:40- Victor's Day-to-Day Professional Responsibilities 17:20- The Culture at Carleton Men's Basketball 24:30- Finding Peace Within Imperfection 28:44- Creating a Unique Culture With the Niagara River Lions 34:50- "If I Talk to People Like This, They're Going to Hate Me." 41:30- A Life-Changing Conversation with Dave Smart 46:55- "Good Shift." -Phil Scrubb 48:55- Conclusions on Coaching & Leadership #WeGotUs
Kobe Bryant experts, Gabe Lee & Andrew Ntzouras, are joined by Mike Sielski of the Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss his book: 'The Rise: Kobe Bryant & the Pursuit of Immortality.' Timestamps: 0:00-Grand Opening 2:53- ‘The Rise’ 8:03- Unpacking Kobe’s Ambition 13:49- The Social Cost of the #MambaMentality 19:53- Done Rather Than Good 24:59- Kobe’s Effect on Generation X
Please enjoy this episode with Kyle Moore (@Moorzyyy), the host of the ‘Life’s a Wreck’ (@LifesAWreckPodcast) Podcast, one of the most relatable Mental Health Podcasts in Canada. Kyle and Gabe peel back the proverbial curtain on what it’s like to be contemporary male Mental Health Advocates, who also aim to maintain a standard of excellence despite their respective challenges navigating Mental illness. Kyle’s Podcast recently reached 10,000 listens on Apple Podcasts in May of 2021. And as a part of Mental Health Week 2021, Kyle was featured as a keynote speaker by the Canadian Mental Health Association. He is a graduate of Ryerson University’s Sports Media program, where in his fourth year of studies, he landed his dream internship with ‘Uninterrupted’. This episode is sponsored by tethr, the world's first peer-to-peer support community connecting men for open and honest conversations about life. Tethr is available to download for free on the IOS and Android app stores. Timecodes (Click on a time to view the topic): 0:00-Grand Opening 5:05-Life’s a Wreck 14:04-High-Functioning Anxiety 19:20-Reflecting on Ryerson 26:10-Be Open to Listening 29:09-tethr 29:48-Conversation Resumes 36:19-Hot Tub Time Machine 43:30-Rapid Fire 48:00-Hope vs. Reality 52:32-Grand Closing #WeGotUs
In a point of history where everyone who has access to a smartphone can technically consider themselves a photographer, Eric Inasi and Tagwa Moyo are two Canadian creatives who continue to redefine the standard within digital photography. Two of their biggest contributions to the Culture (to date!) are Shutter Hoops Media Group, documenting High School Basketball within British Columbia, and Darby Magazine, documenting soccer within North America. Eric and Tagwa join Gabe to discuss their respective relationships with their camera, navigating feedback to continually get better at their craft, what it means to “create art, not content,” and everything in between. This episode is sponsored by tethr, the world's first peer-to-peer support community connecting men for open and honest conversations about life. Tethr is available to download for free on the IOS and Android app stores. Please enjoy! Guest bios: Eric Inasi was born and raised in the city of Vancouver, BC. His photography is shaped by the beautiful scenery and sports he has immersed himself with throughout the years. Capturing unique moments while creating memorable experiences is what Eric hopes to accomplish through his imagery. Eric can be found on Instagram @EricInasi, and his website: https://ericinasi.ca. Tagwa Moyo is a visual storyteller based out of Vancouver and Toronto. After being gifted his first camera in high school he slowly became more and more drawn to learning how to tell stories visually through his camera. Photography is a vehicle for Tagwa to combine his love for storytelling and sports. Tagwa aims to make sense of the chaos, to seek out that moment of peace on the field or that small burst of excitement that can resonate with anyone. You can find him on Instagram @Shuttersworth, and his website: https://www.shuttersworth.com/. Timecodes: 0:00-Grand Opening 06:08-The Consequences of Caring 14:13--Advice to Up-and-Coming Photographers 20:33-The Art of Photography 33:52-Sponsored by Tethr 34:29-#TeenTipTuesday 39:28-Conversations with Immigrant Parents as Creators 43:55-Back to the Roots 47:30-Finding Inspiration 54:29-Grand Closing
To celebrate the Silver Anniversary of the #WeGotUs Podcast, I invited Wendy Lim on the show to interview me. Wendy and I had an energizing conversation surrounding the theme of leadership through the lens of love, shared some heartwarming stories of unsuspecting kindness, as well as unpacked what drives my mission to help society become a better (and safer) place. I hope that you enjoy this episode. Guest bio: Wendy Lim recently retired from her role as Assistant Superintendent of the Richmond School District. Throughout her 37 years of service to the school board, Wendy was a classroom teacher, a district administrator and a vice principal. Her legacy lies in her development of student leaders through mentorship, community engagement, and environmental stewardship. Connect: Instagram: @GaberInc & @Wendy.Lim88 YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGaberInc Website: GaberInc.com. #WeGotUs
On Episode 24 (#MambaForever) of the #WeGotUs Podcast, Gabe welcomes his life coach, Jennifer Dowdeswell to the show. The pair unpack their last four years of working together, as well as reflect upon some of the seminal moments that have led to the summation of one of the most compelling humans Gabe has ever met. Jennifer Dowdeswell (@JenniferBlyTheD) is a Certified Professional Life Coach currently based at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her coaching approach is rooted in behavior change. She works with clients to help change their relationship with their thoughts through shifting their perspectives of themselves and the environment around them, to help them reach their goals. When Jennifer was 11-years-old, she was ranked second in Canada for Table Tennis. Later on in her athletic career, she co-captained UBC's Varsity Field Hockey team for three years (with two national championships). She also represented Canada on both the Junior and Senior National Women’s Field Hockey Team from 1994 – 2000. You can learn more about working with Jennifer here: https://www.jendowdeswell.com/. This episode is sponsored by tethr, the world's first peer-to-peer support community connecting men for open and honest conversations about life. Tethr is available to download for free on the IOS and Android app stores. Please enjoy this episode! Connect: Instagram: @GaberInc. Facebook: Gaber Inc. YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGaberInc Website: GaberInc.com. Timecodes: 0:00-Grand Opening 2:30-Approaching Competition with Joy 7:17-Recognizing New Baselines 12:00-On the Beginning 15:00-Experience with Team Canada 17:01-Sponsored by tethr 17:40-Experience with Team Canada contd. 18:40-Coaching for the First Time 24:10-Developing a Coaching Style 28:10-Episode 24 31:15-Jennifer asks a Question 34:10-#TeenTipTuesday 37:10-Grand Closing
Bradley Braich was one of the top basketball players in British Columbia of his senior year of high school at Yale Secondary School (2017-18). During that season, Bradley broke his school's single-game scoring record with 66 points - a record previously held by his brother, Riley. Bradley navigated mental illness - obsessive compulsive disorder, anxiety and depression - all throughout high school, and since graduating has made it his mission to leave a legacy that is "bigger than basketball." I am grateful for Bradley's articulacy, courage and openness in one of the most mutually-vulnerable conversations I have ever been a part of. This is Bradley Braich's story, and he's just getting started. Please enjoy this episode! 🤞🧘♂️ Helpful Mental Health Resources 📞: 604-204-1111 (Vancouver Coastal Health Line) 📞: 18334564566 (Canada-wide) 📞: 1-800-273-8255 (United States) Connect Instagram: @GaberInc & @BradleyBraich YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribeGaberInc Website: GaberInc.com. Timecodes: 0:00-Grand Opening 3:55-66-Point Game 7:44-Coping with OCD 11:55-Love & Basketball 19:07-Call to Action 24:19-Sponsored by: tethr 26:28-Diversify Your Identity 30:00-Self-Care 34:02- #TeenTipTuesday 37:27-Grand Closing #WeGotUs
On August 14, 2018 I (@GaberInc) attended my first-ever Pure Barre Vancouver (@PureBarreVancouver) group fitness class. Since then, I have completed over 300 Barre classes(!). Amy Rhoades (@AmyRhoadesHealth) was my teacher that night. This conversation is a tribute to the lady who fostered the love for my favourite way to sweat (excluding basketball). @AmyRhoadesHealth is an internationally-recognized Personal Trainer and Master Barre Instructor based in New Zealand, where she is an Under Armour brand ambassador. Amy has spent the better part of the last ten years living and travelling overseas pursuing a career in the performing arts, while also accruing her fitness credentials. Please see below for an outline of what Amy and I discussed - I hope you enjoy this conversation! TIMECODES 0:00 - Grand Opening 1:32- Pure Barre Vancouver 4:28- Other Vancouver Memories 6:53- Building an Instagram Following 10:58- Navigating Negativity Online 17:16- Living in a COVID-Free Country 23:35- Amy's Lockdown Routine 29:53- Self-Care Starts with Self 33:16- "If it's not a 'hell yes,' then it's a 'no.'" 34:40- #TeenTipTuesday 38:50- Grand Closing CONNECT, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmeY ... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GaberInc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaberInc Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaber E-mail: Founder@GaberInc.com #WeGotUs #MambaForever
In 2018, Kobe Bryant visited Andrew Ntzouras' (@_Ntzy_) Gr. 4 Classroom as Bryant had caught wind that Andrew designed a curriculum surrounding 'the Punies' - a podcast produced by Bryant and his team at Granity Studios (@Granity). With the first-ever anniversary of Bryant's passing around the corner, Andrew joins Gabe (@GaberInc) to discuss the memories of that day, the importance of retaining the #MambaMentality, as well as various strategies that he has found helpful in empowering young people through his career in education thus far. Andrew Ntzouras has served as a public-school teacher and a thought-leader in the field of education. He began his career in teaching after earning his BA in History and Political Science and Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential from Vanguard University of Southern California, Andrew earned his M. Ed. with a focus on curriculum design, assessment, and instruction. Currently, Andrew works for the Orange County Department of Education creating content to support Social-Emotional Learning and Inclusive Academic Instruction. Andrew also serves as an adjunct professor at Vanguard University, where his portfolio includes teaching a course based on a book he co-authored with two others teachers, 'the Show Matters.' Both Andrew and Gabe share Kobe's mission statement that "the most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.” I hope that you enjoy this episode! SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmeY... CONNECT: E-mail: Founder@GaberInc.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GaberInc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaberInc Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaber #WeGotUs #MambaForever
Fresh off being awarded the 'Sparkling New Star' at the Miss Chinese Vancouver (MCV) 2020 pageant back in December, Ariel Cao (@ArielJCao) joins me (@GaberInc) to discuss her odyssey in preparing and participating in one of the most prestigious beauty pageants in the World; MCV has served as a springboard for some of the most respected entertainers in Hong Kong including Linda Chung (2003) and Gloria Tang (2012). In addition to the pageant, Ariel is a fifth-year student at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she is majoring in Visual Arts and minoring in Computer Science. At the school, she is also the President of the Sororities, Residence Advisor and a Teaching Assistant. Ariel and I chat about the importance of developing thick-skin as a public figure in this day and age, her thoughts on retaining a healthy perspective surrounding her own body image and how she remains open to learning through her competitors despite the final result of each pageant she has competed in. Please enjoy! #WeGotUs CONNECT, FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmeY... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GaberInc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaberInc Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaber E-mail: Founder@GaberInc.com
On the first episode of 2021, Gabe (@GaberInc) is joined by one of his best friends, Philip Scrubb (@PScrubb), to wrap up the two-part mini-series where conversations that are typically had during the Holiday season are brought to my listeners and viewers in hopes of bringing a sense of connection and community to those who may need it most during this typically joyous period. Philip is an active member of the Senior Canadian Men's National Basketball Team. During his Collegiate Basketball at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada career, Phil charted territory that only a few others have: winning the national championship in all five years of his eligibility (and also being awarded the Most Outstanding Player of the Year award in three of those seasons). He currently playing professionally Limoges CSP in France, this is his sixth season of playing basketball overseas. Amongst other things, I wanted to get Phil's take on the year that had just passed (2020) - one that was heavily defined by loss: the loss of basketball icon, Kobe Bryant and two months later, the loss of 'normalcy' - as when we were both in our first year of university, he lost his Mum, Diane Murphy, to a battle with Cancer. We also discussed how the culture at Carleton University's basketball program shaped him ideologically as an student-athlete, coping with the Mental Health effects of living away from family and friends during the season and also how to focus more on performance rather than perception in the age of Social Media. Please enjoy! #WeGotUs SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmeYBrWzuqLVvT9acDXWGwg CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/GaberInc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GaberIncTwitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealGaber
Coach Brandon Brock (@I3Brock) returns to join Gabe (@GaberInc) on the show as the first-ever reoccurring guest in the podcast's brief history. As the Holidays are about family and friends: Brandon's friendship to me over the past decade has certainly evolved into a brotherhood rooted in the sport of basketball. The duo reflect on their learnings from a year of extraordinary circumstances, discussing how they have respectively adapted and navigated their professional paths throughout this pandemic, while also touching on Brandon's newest professional venture as the Technical Director of Basketball with Free Play for Kids. Brandon is a basketball coach, PhD student, and outdoor enthusiast. Currently an Assistant Coach at the University of Alberta and Technical Director of Basketball with Free Play for Kids, Brandon has coached all over the country, from Richmond, BC, to Waterloo, ON, and now in Edmonton, AB. As a coach, Brandon's passion is in helping young people grow through the game of basketball. As a student, he is exploring new coaching methods to help athletes more effectively transfer what they learn in the practice environment, to the competition environment. Connect: https://www.instagram.com/gaberinc/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmeY... Listen: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... #WeGotUs #MambaForever
Carol Linnitt (@TakeItToTheLinnitt), one of the co-founders of the Narwhal (@TheNarwhalCA), joins Gabe (@GaberInc) for a wide-ranging conversation centred around environmental sustainability. The duo discuss direct action steps one can take to be more environmentally-responsible, finding your truth in an era of information overload and some applicable time management tips from someone who is currently balancing completing her PhD, while also spearheading a news outlet. Subscribe to the #WeGotUs Podcast and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmeYBrWzuqLVvT9acDXWGwg. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Granity Studios (@Granity). Listeners of the show receive 30 per cent off Granity's newest book, 'Epoca: the River of Sand': https://shop.aer.io/granitystudios/p/Epoca_The_River_of_Sand/9781949520187-8930. #WeGotUs
Gabe (@GaberInc) is joined by Ben Miller (@MasterMill), Founder of Wirth Hats (@WirthHats) - a hat company devoted towards destigmatizing conversations surrounding mental health. The duo discuss the ethos behind starting the hat company, steps to take in becoming more proactive about your mental health and unpack how their previous life experiences have shaped who they are today. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Granity Studios (@Granity). Listeners of the show receive 30 per cent off Granity's newest book, 'Epoca: the River of Sand': https://shop.aer.io/granitystudios/p/Epoca_The_River_of_Sand/9781949520187-8930. #WeGotUs
On this episode, Gabe (@GaberInc) is joined by Ibrahim Appiah (@IbsAppiah), founder of the clothing brand, Grind Now Shine Later, (@Official_Grindnowshinelater) and one of @NFLCanada's ambassadors. Gabe and Ibrahim discuss the process behind building a clothing brand, learning to be self-sufficient in the Social Media space, as well as the importance of time-management and routine to his holistic wellness. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Granity Studios (@Granity). Listeners of the show receive 30 per cent off Granity's newest book, 'Epoca: the River of Sand': https://shop.aer.io/granitystudios/p/Epoca_The_River_of_Sand/9781949520187-8930. #WeGotUs
Gabe (@GaberInc) is joined by Addison Brasil (@AddisonBrasil), co-founder and spokesperson of tehtr (@TethrForMen) to discuss the formation of the unique platform designed to enable men to connect with other men to support each other through the inevitable ups and downs of life. The duo also touch on the paradigm shift from traditional definitions of masculinity towards what modern masculinity looks like. And, exactly what does it mean to "f*ck with feelings?" Click play to find out. This podcast is proudly sponsored by Granity Studios (@Granity). Listeners of the show receive 30 per cent off Granity's newest book, 'Epoca: the River of Sand': https://shop.aer.io/granitystudios/p/Epoca_The_River_of_Sand/9781949520187-8930. #WeGotUs
On Episode 14, Gabe (@GaberInc) is joined by Dr. Divi Chandna (@DrDivi) on the podcast to discuss her journey from a trained family doctor to an intuition-driven life coach at the Center of Mind Body Spirit Medicine. Dr. Divi expands on making loving what you do a priority, how to find your passion and purpose, as well as the upcoming release of her third book, 'You Don't Look Psychic.' You can connect with Dr. Divi through her website, www.DrDivi.com, where you can book an appointment where you can (hopefully!) change your life. This episode is proudly sponsored by Granity Studios (@Granity). Listeners of the show receive 30 per cent off Granity's newest book, 'Epoca: the River of Sand': https://shop.aer.io/granitystudios/p/Epoca_The_River_of_Sand/9781949520187-8930. #WeGotUs