What happens when a science teacher from Brooklyn ends up running a health tech startup in Vancouver? In this episode, Trevor sits down with Rex Farrand, co-founder and CEO of My HealthSpan—to talk about the wild, winding path from classroom to the corner office.

Rex shares what it’s like to lead a company in a world of AI-fueled hype, why he’s focused with building trust through data privacy, and how his team is using AI to turn complex health info into real, personalized action. He opens up about sleepless nights, financial pressure, and what it really means to carry a company’s future on your shoulders when the runway is short and the stakes are real.

If you’ve ever wondered what it actually feels like to be a startup founder in the middle of the storm—this one’s for you.

Find more about Rex’s comapny and his work here: https://www.myhealthspan.com/about-us

This episode was hosted by the increadible Trevor Koot. Production and editing by Alex Harris.

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“Human well” is what Stephanie Ryan and Trevor came up with in this episode to describe positive leadership in the business world. Stephanie knows that people come to work wanting to put their best foot forward, and she explains how a leader fosters that spirit.

Stephanie talks about her journey, from ice cream scooping to running a leadership consulting firm. Through this conversation, she gets a chance to reflect on her business journey while sharing valuable insight on getting the most out of the people you work with.

More about Stephanie can be found here: https://thecoachingstudio.ca/team-members/stephanie-ryan/

The episode is hosted by Trevor Koot. Alex Harris produced and edited the show.

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Christine Buemann built her business for freedom—only to find herself buried in burnout, expectations, and a version of success that wasn’t hers. In this episode, she talks with Trevor about redefining what enough looks like, building a brokerage that prioritizes values over volume, and running a business while living with cancer. From creating her own safety net at 22 to walking away from a super-brokerage to build something more human, Christine shares openly about mentorship, money, meaning, and what it means to lead with integrity—even in the hardest seasons of life.

This conversation is honest, powerful, and a masterclass in business and being.

You can find Christine here: https://www.christinebuemann.ca/contact

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