

Gent's Talk
Stamina Group
The Gent's Talk podcast, hosted by Samir Mourani, pulls the curtain back on difficult conversations around mental health, business, relationships and the difficulties around expressing oneself, with rising and leading gents from across the globe. New episodes every Monday! #GentsTalk
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YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GentsTalkPodcast
IG: https://instagram.com/gentstalkpod
TT: https://tiktok.com/gentstalkpod
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@GentsTalkPodcast
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Mar 18, 2024 • 50min
Andrew Haley: From Battling Cancer & Losing a Leg to Canadian Olympic Glory | Ep.90 - Gent's Talk
In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by Bulova, host Samir Mourani / @SamirMourani sits down with Paralympic gold medalist Andrew Haley to talk about his journey from battling cancer twice and losing his leg in the process to becoming an Olympic gold medalist in swimming. Andrew shares his recipe for how to turn failure into success and how to keep a positive mindset in the midst of what feels like insurmountable obstacles.
#gentstalk
About Gent's Talk:
The Gent's Talk series, powered by Gent's Post and presented by BULOVA Canada is an episodic podcast/video style conversation with the leading gents and rising stars of industry. Guests on the show thus far include Russell Peters, James Blunt, Jonathan Osorio, Director X, JP Saxe, Wes Hall, Johnny Orlando, Shan Boodram, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, & many more. The conversations range from career, mental health, family, relationships, business, and everything in between. Even more excitingly, Gent's Talk is the first ever podcast in video format to be featured on all Air Canada domestic/international flights. Our intention is to have a raw and unfiltered conversation with our guests about their lives, how they achieved their successes, lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of climbing that mountain.
Connect with us!
Website: https://gentspost.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost/
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Samir Mourani
Creative Director: Steven Branco
Video & Sound Editor: Roman Lapshin
Video & Sound Technician: Poncho Navarro
Studio: Startwell Studios
A STAMINA Group Production, powered by Gent's Post.

Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
Sarah Ahmed: Western Therapy Practices Clash w/ Immigrant Mental Health Needs | Ep.89 - Gent's Talk
In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by Bulova, host Samir Mourani / @SamirMourani sits down with Psychotherapist Sarah Ahmed, also known as The POC Therapist, to talk about the growing challenges being faced by people of colour when seeking out mental health resources and support, how we deeply internalize our stress and the harms that come form doing so, how to heal your inner child, seeing our parents as vulnerable humans and the ongoing trauma olympics we seem to all be a part of. Tune in to learn more about how to work through some of these issues on the path to a happier more stress free life.
#gentstalk
About Gent's Talk:
The Gent's Talk series, powered by Gent's Post and presented by BULOVA Canada is an episodic podcast/video style conversation with the leading gents and rising stars of industry. Guests on the show thus far include Russell Peters, James Blunt, Jonathan Osorio, Director X, JP Saxe, Wes Hall, Johnny Orlando, Shan Boodram, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, & many more. The conversations range from career, mental health, family, relationships, business, and everything in between. Even more excitingly, Gent's Talk is the first ever podcast in video format to be featured on all Air Canada domestic/international flights. Our intention is to have a raw and unfiltered conversation with our guests about their lives, how they achieved their successes, lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of climbing that mountain.
Connect with us!
Website: https://gentspost.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost/
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Samir Mourani
Creative Director: Steven Branco
Video & Sound Editor: Roman Lapshin
Video & Sound Technician: Poncho Navarro
Studio: Startwell Studios
A STAMINA Group Production, powered by Gent's Post.

Mar 4, 2024 • 55min
Najwa Zebian: Relationship Baggage, Gaslighting & Healing Your Inner Child | Ep.88 - Gent's Talk
In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by Bulova, host Samir Mourani / @SamirMourani sits down with author and speaker Najwa Zebian to talk about dealing with trauma, bringing past baggage into new relationships, compassion for our younger selves and the journey to healing that inner child as well has how to become the leader of your own life.
#gentstalk
About Gent's Talk:
The Gent's Talk series, powered by Gent's Post and presented by BULOVA Canada is an episodic podcast/video style conversation with the leading gents and rising stars of industry. Guests on the show thus far include Russell Peters, James Blunt, Jonathan Osorio, Director X, JP Saxe, Wes Hall, Johnny Orlando, Shan Boodram, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, & many more. The conversations range from career, mental health, family, relationships, business, and everything in between. Even more excitingly, Gent's Talk is the first ever podcast in video format to be featured on all Air Canada domestic/international flights. Our intention is to have a raw and unfiltered conversation with our guests about their lives, how they achieved their successes, lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of climbing that mountain.
Connect with us!
Website: https://gentspost.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost/
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Samir Mourani
Creative Director: Steven Branco
Video & Sound Editor: Roman Lapshin
Video & Sound Technician: Poncho Navarro
Studio: Startwell Studios
A STAMINA Group Production, powered by Gent's Post.

Feb 26, 2024 • 53min
Frank Walker: Music & Family Business, Mental Health & Finding His Voice | Ep.86 - Gent's Talk
In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by Bulova, host Samir Mourani / @SamirMourani sits down with Frank Walker / @djfrankwalker to talk about growing what it's like coming from a business mogul family (Magna International), charting his own path, working on his first album, the Tik Tok effect, how artists can find their voice and why it's important to be vulnerable and mentally well to avoid serious burnout.
#gentstalk
About Gent's Talk:
The Gent's Talk series, powered by Gent's Post and presented by BULOVA Canada is an episodic podcast/video style conversation with the leading gents and rising stars of industry. Guests on the show thus far include Russell Peters, James Blunt, Jonathan Osorio, Director X, JP Saxe, Wes Hall, Johnny Orlando, Shan Boodram, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, & many more. The conversations range from career, mental health, family, relationships, business, and everything in between. Even more excitingly, Gent's Talk is the first ever podcast in video format to be featured on all Air Canada domestic/international flights. Our intention is to have a raw and unfiltered conversation with our guests about their lives, how they achieved their successes, lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of climbing that mountain.
Connect with us!
Website: https://gentspost.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost/
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Samir Mourani
Creative Director: Steven Branco
Video & Sound Editor: Roman Lapshin
Video & Sound Technician: Poncho Navarro
Studio: Startwell Studios
A STAMINA Group Production, powered by Gent's Post.

Feb 19, 2024 • 57min
Alen Palander: Fleeing Iraq, Living as a Refugee & Protecting Family in War | Ep.86 - Gent's Talk
In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by Bulova, host Samir Mourani / @SamirMourani sits down with Alen Palander, an entrepreneur and well known digital creator. Alen talks about fleeing Iraq at a young age, seeing family members taken away, living as a refugee and how that has shaped his current perspective on life. Alen has built a recognizable online brand working with some of the world's biggest brands including F1 & Mercedes. Alen breaks down the difference between a social media presence and a private one. Tune in to hear the gents speak on a variety of other topics as well.
#gentstalk
About Gent's Talk:
The Gent's Talk series, powered by Gent's Post and presented by BULOVA Canada is an episodic podcast/video style conversation with the leading gents and rising stars of industry. Guests on the show thus far include Russell Peters, James Blunt, Jonathan Osorio, Director X, JP Saxe, Wes Hall, Johnny Orlando, Shan Boodram, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, & many more. The conversations range from career, mental health, family, relationships, business, and everything in between. Even more excitingly, Gent's Talk is the first ever podcast in video format to be featured on all Air Canada domestic/international flights. Our intention is to have a raw and unfiltered conversation with our guests about their lives, how they achieved their successes, lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of climbing that mountain.
Connect with us!
Website: https://gentspost.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost/
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Samir Mourani
Creative Director: Steven Branco
Video & Sound Editor: Roman Lapshin
Video & Sound Technician: Poncho Navarro
Studio: Startwell Studios
A STAMINA Group Production, powered by Gent's Post.

Feb 12, 2024 • 59min
Ikky: Promoting Punjabi Music, Relationship With Father & Blending Two Worlds | Ep.85 - Gent's Talk
In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by Bulova, host Samir Mourani / @SamirMourani sits down with Ikky / @Ikky to talk about the meteoric rise of Punjabi music in North America and globally, why protecting the culture is so important, how Punjabi music was moving off track and getting violent, his relationship with his father and manifesting the life he wants.
#gentstalk
About Gent's Talk:
The Gent's Talk series, powered by Gent's Post and presented by BULOVA Canada is an episodic podcast/video style conversation with the leading gents and rising stars of industry. Guests on the show thus far include Russell Peters, James Blunt, Jonathan Osorio, Director X, JP Saxe, Wes Hall, Johnny Orlando, Shan Boodram, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, & many more. The conversations range from career, mental health, family, relationships, business, and everything in between. Even more excitingly, Gent's Talk is the first ever podcast in video format to be featured on all Air Canada domestic/international flights. Our intention is to have a raw and unfiltered conversation with our guests about their lives, how they achieved their successes, lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of climbing that mountain.
Connect with us!
Website: https://gentspost.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost/
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Samir Mourani
Creative Director: Steven Branco
Video & Sound Editor: Roman Lapshin
Video & Sound Technician: Poncho Navarro
Studio: Startwell Studios
A STAMINA Group Production, powered by Gent's Post.

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 1min
Sid Seixeiro: Mental Health vs Sports, Vince Carter & Live National Television | Ep.84 - Gent's Talk
In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by Bulova, host Samir Mourani / @SamirMourani sits down with Sid Seixeiro, a host on the nationally acclaimed Breakfast Television series. Sid talks about his career in sports journalism at the height of the Vince Carter days in Toronto, the Demar Derozan situation and whether there's room for mental health discussions in the world of sports, why speaking his truth is always important no matter the consequences, how the city of Toronto is headed in the wrong direction and why social media is not real.
#gentstalk
About Gent's Talk:
The Gent's Talk series, powered by Gent's Post and presented by BULOVA Canada is an episodic podcast/video style conversation with the leading gents and rising stars of industry. Guests on the show thus far include Russell Peters, James Blunt, Jonathan Osorio, Director X, JP Saxe, Wes Hall, Johnny Orlando, Shan Boodram, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, & many more. The conversations range from career, mental health, family, relationships, business, and everything in between. Even more excitingly, Gent's Talk is the first ever podcast in video format to be featured on all Air Canada domestic/international flights. Our intention is to have a raw and unfiltered conversation with our guests about their lives, how they achieved their successes, lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of climbing that mountain.
Connect with us!
Website: https://gentspost.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost/
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Samir Mourani
Creative Director: Steven Branco
Video & Sound Editor: Roman Lapshin
Video & Sound Technician: Poncho Navarro
Studio: Startwell Studios
A STAMINA Group Production, powered by Gent's Post.

Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 1min
Andrew Phung: Run The Burbs Star Talks Family, Acting & Asian Representation | Ep.83 - Gent's Talk
In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by Bulova, host Samir Mourani sits down with actor Andrew Phung to talk about life before Kim's Convenience and the 15+ years it took to finally break through the acting industry. The improv fan talks fatherhood, dealing with the negativity and low points as well as the importance of finally showcasing more asian faces and stories in film and TV.
#gentstalk
About Gent's Talk:
The Gent's Talk series, powered by Gent's Post and presented by BULOVA Canada is an episodic podcast/video style conversation with the leading gents and rising stars of industry. Guests on the show thus far include Russell Peters, James Blunt, Jonathan Osorio, Director X, JP Saxe, Wes Hall, Johnny Orlando, Shan Boodram, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, & many more. The conversations range from career, mental health, family, relationships, business, and everything in between. Even more excitingly, Gent's Talk is the first ever podcast in video format to be featured on all Air Canada domestic/international flights. Our intention is to have a raw and unfiltered conversation with our guests about their lives, how they achieved their successes, lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of climbing that mountain.
Connect with us!
Website: https://gentspost.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost/
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Samir Mourani
Creative Director: Steven Branco
Video & Sound Editor: Roman Lapshin
Video & Sound Technician: Poncho Navarro
Studio: Startwell Studios
A STAMINA Group Production, powered by Gent's Post.

Jan 22, 2024 • 45min
Shawn Kanungo: Humans Are The Future, Live The Life You Always Wanted | Ep.82 - Gent's Talk
In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by Bulova, host Samir Mourani sits down with innovation strategist and bestselling author Shan Kanungo to talk about taking the leap and becoming the best version of yourself with one life hack. Be BOLD. The author of 'The Bold Ones' talks artificial intelligence (A.I.), innovation, change, disruption, how the power is shifting from institutions and governments to individuals and why that is your opportunity to live the life you always wanted. Shawn talks about how humans are the future but so is AI.
#gentstalk
About Gent's Talk:
The Gent's Talk series, powered by Gent's Post and presented by BULOVA Canada is an episodic podcast/video style conversation with the leading gents and rising stars of industry. Guests on the show thus far include Russell Peters, James Blunt, Jonathan Osorio, Director X, JP Saxe, Wes Hall, Johnny Orlando, Shan Boodram, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, & many more. The conversations range from career, mental health, family, relationships, business, and everything in between. Even more excitingly, Gent's Talk is the first ever podcast in video format to be featured on all Air Canada domestic/international flights. Our intention is to have a raw and unfiltered conversation with our guests about their lives, how they achieved their successes, lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of climbing that mountain.
About Shawn Kanungo:
Shawn Kanungo is a globally recognized innovation strategist and bestselling author. He advises leading organizations and executives on disruptive trends. In 2021, Forbes called Kanungo the “best virtual keynote speaker I’ve ever seen”. His debut book, The Bold Ones, offers a playbook for individuals to become bolder to push their careers and companies forward.
Connect with us!
Website: https://gentspost.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost/
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Samir Mourani
Creative Director: Steven Branco
Video & Sound Editor: Roman Lapshin
Video & Sound Technician: Poncho Navarro
Studio: Startwell Studios
A STAMINA Group Production, powered by Gent's Post.

Jan 15, 2024 • 55min
Loud Luxury: Making Music in LA, On Being a DJ Duo & Staying Hungry vs. Humble | Ep.81 - Gent's Talk
In this week's episode of Gent's Talk, presented by Bulova, host Samir Mourani sits down with Canadian music DJ duo Loud Luxury Andrew Fedyk and Joe Depace to talk about meeting eachother at Western University, moving to Los Angeles and living in a small apartment while working to make something out of their careers, staying humble but ambitious, having the right circle of people around you and the challenges of making a career in LA.
#gentstalk
About Gent's Talk:
The Gent's Talk series, powered by Gent's Post and presented by BULOVA Canada is an episodic podcast/video style conversation with the leading gents and rising stars of industry. Guests on the show thus far include Russell Peters, James Blunt, Jonathan Osorio, Director X, JP Saxe, Wes Hall, Johnny Orlando, Shan Boodram, Dom Gabriel, Nick Bateman, & many more. The conversations range from career, mental health, family, relationships, business, and everything in between. Even more excitingly, Gent's Talk is the first ever podcast in video format to be featured on all Air Canada domestic/international flights. Our intention is to have a raw and unfiltered conversation with our guests about their lives, how they achieved their successes, lessons learned along the way, and the challenges of climbing that mountain.
Connect with us!
Website: https://gentspost.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gentspost/
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gentstalkpod
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentspost/
CREDITS:
Host/Producer: Samir Mourani
Creative Director: Steven Branco
Video & Sound Editor: Roman Lapshin
Video & Sound Technician: Poncho Navarro
Studio: Startwell Studios
A STAMINA Group Production, powered by Gent's Post.


