What if everything you worked for—your savings, your home, even your identity—could be stolen without a weapon or a warning?

In this chilling yet empowering episode of Chatter That Matters, recorded live at the Toronto Hunt Club, I moderate a critical conversation on the growing threat of cybercrime—and how we can fight back.

Joining me are three remarkable minds from the frontlines of this invisible war:

Margot Denomme, former Crown Attorney, author and advocate for youth digital safety, compares giving a child a smartphone to handing them car keys without a manual. She’s on a mission to delay smartphone use, reform digital education, and protect self-esteem before it’s shattered by comparison culture.

Milos Stojadinovic, RBC’s cybersecurity expert, explains how cybercrime has become a multi-trillion-dollar global industry, complete with 24/7 malware support and AI-powered deepfakes-his warning: the identity crisis is just beginning.

Detective Sergeant Colin Organ, head of York Region’s Financial Crimes Unit, shares heartbreaking stories of victims who lost everything to scams—and exposes a justice system struggling to respond to these crimes as anything more than “non-violent.”

Why this episode matters:

Cybercrime is no longer fringe—it’s global, organized, and relentless. As AI accelerates the threat, we must take action to protect our families, finances, and future.

You’ll learn:

• How to build habits that shield you from scams

• Why criminals are always a step ahead—and how to close the gap

• What parents must know before giving their child a phone

• Why outdated laws leave us all more vulnerable

• Whether deepfakes and AI put humanity itself at risk

Subscribe to Chatter That Matters and take the first step toward cyber resilience. Because in this fight, awareness isn’t just power—it’s protection.

To buy Margot Denomme's brilliant book: The Family Smartphone Guide: https://www.amazon.ca/Family-Smartphone-Guide-Navigate-Smartphones/dp/0992034043

To read articles from RBC on CyberCrime and prevention:

https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/en-ca/my-money-matters/topic/cyber-security/

“Being dry is just changing your drink. Being sober is changing everything.” — Jordan Kawchuk.

Jordan Kawchuk is a brilliant storyteller, a former media professional, and a father—but for over 30 years, he was also an alcoholic. In this raw and revealing episode, Jordan opens up about a lifetime battle that has taken him through several treatment centers, estranged him from the people he loves most, and nearly consumed his identity. Yet today, at 50-something and nine months sober, he speaks with honesty, humility, and surprising humour about what it means to recover, to reconnect, and to begin again.

I follow Jordan through the wreckage and the rebuilding. From the seductive lure of martinis and jazz to relapses in hotel rooms, from moments of public failure to private reckoning—Jordan spares nothing. He offers insight into the difference between being “dry” and truly being “sober,” the power of storytelling as a healing act, and how he’s learning to live, love, and listen—one moment at a time.

Whether you or someone you know is battling addiction, or you’re simply human and healing from life’s frictions, this is a conversation that matters.

To connect with Jordan or to see his work: https://thechase.substack.com/

What does it take to reinvent yourself—again and again—while remaining grounded in gratitude and generosity? In this inspiring episode recorded in front of a live audience, I sit down with the one and only Canadian icon and my dear friend, Arlene Dickinson, the beloved “matriarch of Dragon’s Den."

We explore the extraordinary journey that shaped her into one of the country’s most respected business leaders and advocates. From overcoming tough odds—being a single mother of four with no post-secondary education—to earning her place in a male-dominated industry, Arlene’s honest reflections on imposter syndrome, self-reliance, and reinvention are both practical and moving.

But this conversation isn’t just about business. We discuss life, media, and breaking stereotypes surrounding age, relationships, and relevance, reminding us all of the power of authenticity, generosity, and not being afraid to stand alone.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or just someone looking for support (not a handout), Arlene’s lessons on curiosity, empathy, and nation-building will stay with you long after the episode ends.

A big thank you to RBC and RBC Wealth for supporting and sharing these stories of positivity and possibility.