Episodes

Emmanuel Mavridakis '18 is a self-proclaimed mustard seed who has moved mountains, after sustaining a life-threatening spinal cord injury and brain trauma. Join us and listen to this young man who will inspire us all to appreciate what we have and take things day by day.

Join us with our guest host, Chris Shannon, Pre-U '76, Head of School as he delves into a discussion with Roger Hilton '04 on politics and global issues with a focus on Canada's role in a changing world of security and alliances.

An eye-opening conversation into the world of Artificial Intelligence and how it will change the landscape of education.

An open and educational conversation with Claire Webster, founder and president of Caregiver Crosswalk - a consulting firm providing education and support services to help navigate the journey of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-related illnesses.

An informative conversation about finding your best fit for post-secondary education and how to navigate the admissions process.

A great conversation with Stuntman Sam from Montreal’s The Beat, Q92’s morning show who sheds light on the radio industry and his love of connecting with people.

A great conversation with a young, bright and inspiring student & athlete.

We are fortunate to hear from both Chris and David as they both lead groups of people that are responsible for supporting LCC's mission, vision and values. Their roles are different but, complementary.

In this episode, Trevor Williams talks about how we can empower youth to become socially conscious members of their community through sports, education and mentoring

An important conversation about acceptance and inclusion for people with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities.

An inspirational story of determination and pride. Jennifer Irwin talks with us about how she made her dream of writing and publishing a novel a reality.

A beautiful conversation about the discovery of joy and the meaning of life after receiving devastating news of a cancer diagnosis. Olga opens up about her journey through dark and difficult times, leading to self-discovery and healing.

A great conversation at the start of a new year on how we can apply Positive Education in our daily lives to focus on wellness and what enables us to flourish and thrive as opposed to focusing on a fixed and negative mindset. They share strategies to teach our kids and ourselves to manage stress and build character strengths for a more optimistic approach to life.

Kristine Jones delivers holiday greetings from everyone at the We Are LCC podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An open conversation about the changes in the media industry and how the drastic shift in technology impacts how news is delivered and received. Natascia Lypny '08, Pre-U '09 also sheds light on the importance of moving towards inclusive journalism and how to best reach underserved and underrepresented populations in a collaborative way.

As both a socially-missioned and profit-oriented real estate developer, Natalie Voland focuses on responsible capitalism. Recognizing that 38% of our carbon footprint is related to the built environment, she advocates for maintaining heritage buildings and studies climate change to determine how real estate projects can serve people and be profitable at the same time. Listen to this episode to learn more about how Natalie leverages the market economy for the benefit of the community.

In this episode we talk with Lauren Small, a determined spirit, who has turned tragedy into something meaningful. She shares how we can become heroes in our own communities to help make the world a better place.

Alec is the Design Curriculum Lead and Fab Lab Coordinator at LCC. He is an interdisciplinary artist and designer specializing in digital fabrication, critical making, and using design processes with the intent to learn.

Join Lise Huppler & Sarah Kingsley for a candid conversation about neurodiversity & education.

Luc Drymer Graham '21 (Pre-U '22) is a recent graduate of Lower Canada College. Since 2018, he has been working in youth-to-youth education with International Animal Rescue Indonesia to promote orangutan and forest conservation in the remote villages of Kalimantan (Borneo). Through this work, Luc has come to understand how conservation is a multifaceted issue. In Indonesia’s most remote forest communities, he has worked with teenage students educating them about the importance of conservation and empowering them to make a difference in their communities—communities where the rate of deforestation is cataclysmic and, as a result, certain species are on the verge of extinction. Understanding the importance of perpetuating this knowledge, many of these students have since taken on roles as youth ambassadors, raising awareness and organizing local youth groups to use their collective voice to further spread their message at the local level. Be it in Kalimantan or at home in Montreal, Luc …

Join us for a candid conversation with Lower Canada College’s Head of School about education and more. How things were, how they are and what’s in store for the future.

​​Kristina Ashqar '02 (Pre-U '03) began her journey with PSB Boisjoli as an intern in 2005. She quickly rose up the ranks of the firm’s Audit and Assurance Division. From the beginning, she established herself as a gifted supervisor with strong professional competencies, and an impressive ability to manage mandates.  Kristina was promoted to a manager position in 2012 and she was admitted to the partnership in 2019. Within the scope of her current responsibilities, she handles the accounts of several of the firm’s major clients, ensuring audit, assurance, taxation services for companies from a diverse range of sectors. She also plays a key role in the supervision of over 45 members of the audit team. Whether she’s managing client accounts, or supporting her team in professional development, Kristina demonstrates remarkable passion for everything she puts her mind to. Kristina’s infinite qualities make her one of the most admired and sought after professionals in the field. …

Before Manny Blu was known as a Nashville artist with his own genre, three LPs and 1M+ streams, he was playing tours throughout North America and Canada as an acclaimed MMA fighter turned country singer and a true road warrior. Blu started his music career playing nightly shows to support his 2019 debut album “Leave It Like It Is” while also sharpening the larger-than-life sound that would later fill his 2020 EP “New Ink” and his most recent 2021 EP “Devil”.  However, before Blu took the stage, he spent his days in the gym, training for a career as an MMA fighter. When a leg injury left him unable to compete in professional matches, Blu found himself at home in Montreal, recovering from a torn quadricep and looking for a new passion to pass the time. What he found was a renewed appreciation for music. First he was drawn to the guitar-driven blues of BB King, Stevie Ray Vaughan and John Mayer. Second, he discovered a connection with easy-going swagger and relatable storytelling of m…

Meghan Swidler '08 (Pre-U '09), is a graduate of Cornell University. She started her career working for a hyper growth tech startup in both San Francisco and New York City. Then, in 2021, she took a leap and changed her career path to follow her long-time passion for health and wellness, becoming a holistic nutrition health coach and wellness consultant. She holds certificates from both the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and the International Association for Health Coaches.