From The Park Bench - Where arts and sports connect...or collide?! Sun, 10 May 2026 06:56:13 -0400 https://www.fromtheparkbench.ca/ en-us © 2026 From The Park Bench yes 87ca6c1a-3d1a-56f2-88ff-71ca0b7a72c4 Camilla & Ted episodic true From The Park Bench is where an artist and an athlete sit, observe, discover, and inspire the community of minor sports.  


Camilla and Ted provide their practiced expert opinions and interview guests on relationships, coaching, challenges, courage, frustrations, failures, victories, and more, all related to minor sports. 

 

Tune in every Tuesday with curiosity, courage and compassion….From The Park Bench. 


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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) minor sports, youth arts, arts, sports, self-help, leisure, family, health, fitness, soccer moms, hockey moms, community Camilla & Ted https://storage.buzzsprout.com/1rp93d0rtdz97equx7ozt53t4gv8?.jpg From The Park Bench - Where arts and sports connect...or collide?! https://www.fromtheparkbench.ca/ Keeping the Love You Find with Dr. Maya Kollman Keeping the Love You Find with Dr. Maya Kollman Although the topic of love is most discussed on Valentine's Day, it should be celebrated and cherished all year long. 

Dr. Maya Kollman talks about love, getting the love you want and keeping the love you find.

Discover the tools and approach to a long-lasting and healthy love.

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]]> Although the topic of love is most discussed on Valentine's Day, it should be celebrated and cherished all year long. 

Dr. Maya Kollman talks about love, getting the love you want and keeping the love you find.

Discover the tools and approach to a long-lasting and healthy love.

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-18652893 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:00:00 -0500 1435 1 31 full true Part 2: The Era of AI with Chris Dainty Part 2: The Era of AI with Chris Dainty Camilla and Ted talk with Chris Dainty, of Dainty Productions, owner of a production/animation studio and professor or the arts, discussing the impact of AI in animation and the future for young animators. 

Learn more about Chris:

Daintybooks.com

Daintyproductions.com 

Illustration/Concept Art Program

The video referenced about water usage and AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_c6MWk7PQc&t=1116s

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]]> Camilla and Ted talk with Chris Dainty, of Dainty Productions, owner of a production/animation studio and professor or the arts, discussing the impact of AI in animation and the future for young animators. 

Learn more about Chris:

Daintybooks.com

Daintyproductions.com 

Illustration/Concept Art Program

The video referenced about water usage and AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_c6MWk7PQc&t=1116s

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-18355128 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1791 1 30 full false Part 1: Navigating the Waters of AI for Young Animators with Chris Dainty Part 1: Navigating the Waters of AI for Young Animators with Chris Dainty Camilla and Ted talk with Chris Dainty, of Dainty Productions, owner of a production/animation studio and professor or the arts, discussing the impact of AI in animation and the future for young animators. 

Learn more about Chris:

Daintybooks.com

Daintyproductions.com 

Illustration/Concept Art Program

The video referenced about water usage and AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_c6MWk7PQc&t=1116s

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]]> Camilla and Ted talk with Chris Dainty, of Dainty Productions, owner of a production/animation studio and professor or the arts, discussing the impact of AI in animation and the future for young animators. 

Learn more about Chris:

Daintybooks.com

Daintyproductions.com 

Illustration/Concept Art Program

The video referenced about water usage and AI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_c6MWk7PQc&t=1116s

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-18355124 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 2202 1 29 full true The Space Between Any Relationship with Dr. Maya Kollman The Space Between Any Relationship with Dr. Maya Kollman Discover how Imago Relationship Therapy can change every conversation you have, by consciously understanding the space between.

A couples therapist trained by Harville Hendrix himself, Dr Maya Kollman discusses how the Imago principles, and techniques can be applied to any relationship in sports, at work and at home. 

https://www.mayakollman.com/ 

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]]> Discover how Imago Relationship Therapy can change every conversation you have, by consciously understanding the space between.

A couples therapist trained by Harville Hendrix himself, Dr Maya Kollman discusses how the Imago principles, and techniques can be applied to any relationship in sports, at work and at home. 

https://www.mayakollman.com/ 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-18270366 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:00:00 -0500 1830 1 27 full true Reducing Sport Injury and Staying Mobile for Life, with Nick Antaya Reducing Sport Injury and Staying Mobile for Life, with Nick Antaya Sport injuries can alter an athlete’s career, but not only that, they can render them incapable of a full range of motion or immobile.

Camilla and Ted chat with Nick Antaya, Managing Partner of Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinic (OPTSC) in Ottawa.

Discover the secrets to a long and mobile life, learn about ways to mitigate injury, and explore what OPTSC has to offer its patients, athletes, coaches, and club partners.

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]]> Sport injuries can alter an athlete’s career, but not only that, they can render them incapable of a full range of motion or immobile.

Camilla and Ted chat with Nick Antaya, Managing Partner of Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport Clinic (OPTSC) in Ottawa.

Discover the secrets to a long and mobile life, learn about ways to mitigate injury, and explore what OPTSC has to offer its patients, athletes, coaches, and club partners.

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-18184560 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 2225 1 27 full true The Blue Jays - A Team That Inspired The Blue Jays - A Team That Inspired Although they didn't win the World Series, the Blue Jays won our hearts.

A team that inspired us with their stories, their determination, and their grit. 

Camilla and Ted talk discussed what it means to be part of a team. 

How a team, and its leadership, can show their commitment and support through the highs and lows. 

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]]> Although they didn't win the World Series, the Blue Jays won our hearts.

A team that inspired us with their stories, their determination, and their grit. 

Camilla and Ted talk discussed what it means to be part of a team. 

How a team, and its leadership, can show their commitment and support through the highs and lows. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-18184385 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1595 1 26 full true PART 2 - Addiction and Mental Health with Christopher Bowers PART 2 - Addiction and Mental Health with Christopher Bowers Continuing our discussion about addiction in all its forms, along with mental health in both the sports and the arts.

Christopher Bowers, owner/CEO of Global Breakthrough Education, addiction and substance abuse specialist provides further information and insight and resources for those supporting love ones in need. 

A must-listen episode if you, or a loved one, are suffering with mental health. 

Please find below links to resources.

Christopher Bowers at Global Breakthrough Education

https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support

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]]> Continuing our discussion about addiction in all its forms, along with mental health in both the sports and the arts.

Christopher Bowers, owner/CEO of Global Breakthrough Education, addiction and substance abuse specialist provides further information and insight and resources for those supporting love ones in need. 

A must-listen episode if you, or a loved one, are suffering with mental health. 

Please find below links to resources.

Christopher Bowers at Global Breakthrough Education

https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-18081759 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1952 1 25 full true Part 1 of 2 – Addiction and Mental Health in Arts & Sports with Christopher Bowers Part 1 of 2 – Addiction and Mental Health in Arts & Sports with Christopher Bowers A special two-part interview with Christopher Bowers, owner/CEO of Global Breakthrough Education, addiction and substance abuse specialist. 

The episode talks about addiction in all its forms, in both the sports and the arts, and how mental health is synonymous with that space.

Christopher has 35 years of experience, is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages, has worked in various industries, and offers great insight and advice. 

A must-listen episode if you, or a loved one, are suffering mentally. 

Resource if you need. 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support

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]]> A special two-part interview with Christopher Bowers, owner/CEO of Global Breakthrough Education, addiction and substance abuse specialist. 

The episode talks about addiction in all its forms, in both the sports and the arts, and how mental health is synonymous with that space.

Christopher has 35 years of experience, is dedicated to helping individuals of all ages, has worked in various industries, and offers great insight and advice. 

A must-listen episode if you, or a loved one, are suffering mentally. 

Resource if you need. 

https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-mental-health-support

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-18081749 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1806 1 24 full true Hey, You Got Chocolate in My Peanut Butter! Hey, You Got Chocolate in My Peanut Butter! A sidewalk collision that changed the world. The Reese’s peanut butter cup commercial from the 80’s.

Two delicious and wonderful things on their own, but combined produced something even better!

True synergy, where the whole is more valuable than the individual parts, creating a new effect that wouldn't exist if they were separate.

When we are connected and combined with something/someone equally as wonderful, we can become better versions of ourselves and produce something amazing.

Listen as Ted and Camilla talk about two interdependent parts of a whole that need each other to achieve balance, harmony, and success.


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]]> A sidewalk collision that changed the world. The Reese’s peanut butter cup commercial from the 80’s.

Two delicious and wonderful things on their own, but combined produced something even better!

True synergy, where the whole is more valuable than the individual parts, creating a new effect that wouldn't exist if they were separate.

When we are connected and combined with something/someone equally as wonderful, we can become better versions of ourselves and produce something amazing.

Listen as Ted and Camilla talk about two interdependent parts of a whole that need each other to achieve balance, harmony, and success.


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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-18051287 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1461 1 23 full true Cut The Fat! Cut The Fat! We all have excess “fat” that we can cut. 
Excess amount of materialistic things…
Excess amount of obligations…
Excess amount of tasks…
Excess amount of commitments…

How do we know when to remove the excess? 

That extra emotional weight, or added work that we carry around, slows us down, possibly holding us back from something even better!

Listen as Ted and Camilla talk about cutting the fat, removing the surplus that can help us uncover the best version of ourselves underneath it all. 

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]]> We all have excess “fat” that we can cut. 
Excess amount of materialistic things…
Excess amount of obligations…
Excess amount of tasks…
Excess amount of commitments…

How do we know when to remove the excess? 

That extra emotional weight, or added work that we carry around, slows us down, possibly holding us back from something even better!

Listen as Ted and Camilla talk about cutting the fat, removing the surplus that can help us uncover the best version of ourselves underneath it all. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-18051292 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1457 1 22 full true Initiating Change Through Soccer - with Danielle Byers Initiating Change Through Soccer - with Danielle Byers Danielle Byers, Club Engagement Manager at Kitchener Soccer Club, is a trailblazer in helping young people live healthy active lives while nurturing a life-long passion for soccer...especially for female players!

Learn all about the club's mission to build better people through soccer, and how they believe they have the power to initiate change.

Camilla and Ted discuss Danielle's journey and learn more about the club's female programming and other club initiatives. 

Her Field. Her Future. 

Watch this powerful VISA sponsored video on the future of girls soccer. (featuring Abbey a member of KSC)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdLI_FHtZNY

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]]> Danielle Byers, Club Engagement Manager at Kitchener Soccer Club, is a trailblazer in helping young people live healthy active lives while nurturing a life-long passion for soccer...especially for female players!

Learn all about the club's mission to build better people through soccer, and how they believe they have the power to initiate change.

Camilla and Ted discuss Danielle's journey and learn more about the club's female programming and other club initiatives. 

Her Field. Her Future. 

Watch this powerful VISA sponsored video on the future of girls soccer. (featuring Abbey a member of KSC)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdLI_FHtZNY

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17928066 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2039 1 21 full true Imposter Syndrome: You're Not Alone, with Allen Ford Imposter Syndrome: You're Not Alone, with Allen Ford We can relate to the feeling of self-doubt and the fear of being exposed as a fraud. This feeling is most often rooted in past experiences, and regardless of whether you are an athlete or an artist, we all second-guess our abilities at some point. 

Join us as we talk with Allen Ford, Artist, Creative Director, AND athlete on imposter syndrome and other topics related to confidence in the arts and sports. 

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]]> We can relate to the feeling of self-doubt and the fear of being exposed as a fraud. This feeling is most often rooted in past experiences, and regardless of whether you are an athlete or an artist, we all second-guess our abilities at some point. 

Join us as we talk with Allen Ford, Artist, Creative Director, AND athlete on imposter syndrome and other topics related to confidence in the arts and sports. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17928061 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400 1956 1 20 full true An Accessible Approach to Soccer - with Matt Greenwood An Accessible Approach to Soccer - with Matt Greenwood Matt Greenwood is a leader in driving a societal shift towards a barrier-free soccer environment for individuals with disabilities.

Camilla and Ted discuss Matt’s story and learn more about accessible soccer and blind soccer programs. 

Discover how the Pickering Football Club is an inclusive and diverse community and the impact it is making on its members and coaches. 

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]]> Matt Greenwood is a leader in driving a societal shift towards a barrier-free soccer environment for individuals with disabilities.

Camilla and Ted discuss Matt’s story and learn more about accessible soccer and blind soccer programs. 

Discover how the Pickering Football Club is an inclusive and diverse community and the impact it is making on its members and coaches. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17845912 Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0400 2472 1 19 full true Live From an Event...it’s Saturday Afternoon! Live From an Event...it’s Saturday Afternoon! Whether a musical festival, art fair, or sporting event, they are a special memory of people celebrating a common purpose of community and connection.

Ted and Camilla participate at a local soccer tournament, interviewing some of the young players along with some sponsors. 

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]]> Whether a musical festival, art fair, or sporting event, they are a special memory of people celebrating a common purpose of community and connection.

Ted and Camilla participate at a local soccer tournament, interviewing some of the young players along with some sponsors. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17795047 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2924 1 18 full true Back to School is The New Jan 1st. Back to School is The New Jan 1st. Back to school can bring many emotions and feelings, but one thing it brings is an opportunity for all things new!

Get back to consistency, form new habits, start new routines, or set new goals, all things that we often associate with New Year’s Eve…but why wait?!

Listen as Camilla and Ted talk about the first day of school, a time of year that can be a perfect time for all things NEW!  

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]]> Back to school can bring many emotions and feelings, but one thing it brings is an opportunity for all things new!

Get back to consistency, form new habits, start new routines, or set new goals, all things that we often associate with New Year’s Eve…but why wait?!

Listen as Camilla and Ted talk about the first day of school, a time of year that can be a perfect time for all things NEW!  

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17739275 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0400 1803 1 17 full true Maverick’s Donuts - Connecting a Business to the Community. Maverick’s Donuts - Connecting a Business to the Community. Who doesn't love a colourful, fun and delicious Maverick's donut? But what is the story behind that donut? How and why should that business connect with community? 

Find out as Ted and Camilla chat with Jon Martin, Managing Partner and Vice President of Operations with Maverick's Donuts.

Discover Jon's journey as business owner, and how is role today not only supports businesses, but their relationship to communities in minor sports. 


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]]> Who doesn't love a colourful, fun and delicious Maverick's donut? But what is the story behind that donut? How and why should that business connect with community? 

Find out as Ted and Camilla chat with Jon Martin, Managing Partner and Vice President of Operations with Maverick's Donuts.

Discover Jon's journey as business owner, and how is role today not only supports businesses, but their relationship to communities in minor sports. 


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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17670705 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 2196 1 16 full true The Future of West Ottawa Soccer with Jessie Burgins. The Future of West Ottawa Soccer with Jessie Burgins. Ted and Camilla interview Jessie Burgins, the Executive Director of West Ottawa Soccer Club.

Discover Jessie's career journey, what makes him a great leader and find out the exciting plans he envisions for the club. 

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]]> Ted and Camilla interview Jessie Burgins, the Executive Director of West Ottawa Soccer Club.

Discover Jessie's career journey, what makes him a great leader and find out the exciting plans he envisions for the club. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17653310 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2051 1 15 full true When You Have a WHY, You Can Bear Almost Any HOW. When You Have a WHY, You Can Bear Almost Any HOW. When should you start thinking of your “why”? 

If our “why” helps us with life decisions, should it be something we start thinking about at a young age? 

When do we start aligning our decisions with our purpose, our passions, and our values? 

Ted and Camilla talk about the importance of our WHY in various spaces of minor sports, the arts, our careers, and our community and how our WHY helps us to navigate the HOWs that show up in our lives. 

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]]> When should you start thinking of your “why”? 

If our “why” helps us with life decisions, should it be something we start thinking about at a young age? 

When do we start aligning our decisions with our purpose, our passions, and our values? 

Ted and Camilla talk about the importance of our WHY in various spaces of minor sports, the arts, our careers, and our community and how our WHY helps us to navigate the HOWs that show up in our lives. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17593012 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1999 1 14 full true Who is Stronger, an Artist Or an Athlete? Who is Stronger, an Artist Or an Athlete? Is strength a perception? 

Can you view strength from appearance? 

Is mental fortitude more important than physical strength?

Camilla and Ted discuss the importance of strength, both physically and mentally, and find out who is stronger: the athlete or the artist! 

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]]> Is strength a perception? 

Can you view strength from appearance? 

Is mental fortitude more important than physical strength?

Camilla and Ted discuss the importance of strength, both physically and mentally, and find out who is stronger: the athlete or the artist! 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17583912 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:00:00 -0400 1699 1 13 full true Sponsorship is Not a Donation, It's About Relationships. Sponsorship is Not a Donation, It's About Relationships. Sponsorship is often perceived as a donation, but it is far from it. It’s a marketing and public relations initiative that meets the needs of a business. 

These needs are specific, as in any relationship; each side has its own needs, but they meet in the middle with a common goal —the why. 

Listen as Ted and Camilla talk about sponsorship from a relational perspective. 

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]]> Sponsorship is often perceived as a donation, but it is far from it. It’s a marketing and public relations initiative that meets the needs of a business. 

These needs are specific, as in any relationship; each side has its own needs, but they meet in the middle with a common goal —the why. 

Listen as Ted and Camilla talk about sponsorship from a relational perspective. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17504780 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1931 1 12 full true Summer Camp - It Just DOES Matter! Summer Camp - It Just DOES Matter! A must listen if you went to camp as a kid! 

Camp experiences leave lasting impressions; the people we meet, the surroundings, and the adventures are all memories that we carry throughout our lives. 

Listen as Camilla and Ted talk about experiences at summer camps and how they play a role in shaping our childhood. 

The importance of choosing the right one, the impact camp counsellors have on campers, the need for these summer adventures, the various types, and most of all ...the amazing people that run, organize and make them happen.

Some say....it just doesn't matter....but we believe it DOES matter!






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]]> A must listen if you went to camp as a kid! 

Camp experiences leave lasting impressions; the people we meet, the surroundings, and the adventures are all memories that we carry throughout our lives. 

Listen as Camilla and Ted talk about experiences at summer camps and how they play a role in shaping our childhood. 

The importance of choosing the right one, the impact camp counsellors have on campers, the need for these summer adventures, the various types, and most of all ...the amazing people that run, organize and make them happen.

Some say....it just doesn't matter....but we believe it DOES matter!






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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17504267 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1728 1 11 full true Should You Pursue Your Passion As a Career? Should You Pursue Your Passion As a Career? Pursuing your passion as a career is a complex decision with huge rewards and potential hurdles.

Is it worth the risk? Does the term “starving artist” apply today?

Camilla and Ted discuss the decisions our youth face, choosing the safe and practical path, or going for their dreams and following their passion. Or can they have both?

How to make that choice, and ultimately who should be making it? 

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]]> Pursuing your passion as a career is a complex decision with huge rewards and potential hurdles.

Is it worth the risk? Does the term “starving artist” apply today?

Camilla and Ted discuss the decisions our youth face, choosing the safe and practical path, or going for their dreams and following their passion. Or can they have both?

How to make that choice, and ultimately who should be making it? 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17416841 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1569 1 10 full false If It Doesn't Open, It's Not Your Door. If It Doesn't Open, It's Not Your Door. We have all felt the pain of getting cut from a team.

How can you not take it personally?! How can you not look inward and think, I’m inadequate, not valued, not wanted, or not worthy?

Ted and Camilla talk about the feelings associated with being let go from a team and how to navigate the emotions that come with it. 

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]]> We have all felt the pain of getting cut from a team.

How can you not take it personally?! How can you not look inward and think, I’m inadequate, not valued, not wanted, or not worthy?

Ted and Camilla talk about the feelings associated with being let go from a team and how to navigate the emotions that come with it. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17385682 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1566 1 9 full true Part 2 of 2 - Why it Really Takes a Village To Raise Our Kids Part 2 of 2 - Why it Really Takes a Village To Raise Our Kids Continuing the discussion from part 1, on how important it is to talk to our kids and for everyone to share their stories, Camilla and Ted dive into the why.

As parents, we know all too well that when we talk to our kids it goes in one ear and out the other, which is why it is important for them to have other mentoring and inspiring influencers. 

Discover why sharing our experiences with any child, or person, is important and how community plays a role in raising our kids today. 


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]]> Continuing the discussion from part 1, on how important it is to talk to our kids and for everyone to share their stories, Camilla and Ted dive into the why.

As parents, we know all too well that when we talk to our kids it goes in one ear and out the other, which is why it is important for them to have other mentoring and inspiring influencers. 

Discover why sharing our experiences with any child, or person, is important and how community plays a role in raising our kids today. 


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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17347820 Tue, 17 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1518 1 8 full true Part 1 of 2 - Talking About Your Story Can Change Someone’s Path Part 1 of 2 - Talking About Your Story Can Change Someone’s Path A special edition episode, part one of a two part episode series.

Talking. Sounds simple, but for some it can be the hardest thing to do when it comes to your mental wellness.

Camilla and Ted discuss the importance of communicating, telling your story, your struggles, your experiences, and your discoveries can give someone the support needed to take another step towards clarity and hope. 

Equally as important to talking is listening with empathy, and holding space for someone, even though you may not have the answers, just being in that moment with them may be all they need. 

Disclaimer: If you, or someone you know is suffering mentally, talk, but also reach out to a doctor, or other professional for help.

Reference: Scene from Ted Lasso:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ4YSXv6Xkg 

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]]> A special edition episode, part one of a two part episode series.

Talking. Sounds simple, but for some it can be the hardest thing to do when it comes to your mental wellness.

Camilla and Ted discuss the importance of communicating, telling your story, your struggles, your experiences, and your discoveries can give someone the support needed to take another step towards clarity and hope. 

Equally as important to talking is listening with empathy, and holding space for someone, even though you may not have the answers, just being in that moment with them may be all they need. 

Disclaimer: If you, or someone you know is suffering mentally, talk, but also reach out to a doctor, or other professional for help.

Reference: Scene from Ted Lasso:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZ4YSXv6Xkg 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17308089 Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1577 1 7 full true The Importance And Need For Mentorship The Importance And Need For Mentorship We often lose confidence and hope in our potential. It can happen at any stage in our lives. 

Having someone believe in your abilities and talents can make a huge impact on your life. 

Mentorship can provide the fuel and support needed to continue along your path to success.

Camilla and Ted discuss the relationship between mentors and mentees, how this empowering relationship can start, how it evolves and the benefits it provides for both. 

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Having someone believe in your abilities and talents can make a huge impact on your life. 

Mentorship can provide the fuel and support needed to continue along your path to success.

Camilla and Ted discuss the relationship between mentors and mentees, how this empowering relationship can start, how it evolves and the benefits it provides for both. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17214152 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1526 1 6 full true The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Volunteering The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Volunteering Recruitment and retention in volunteering is something the non-profit space of arts and sports is constantly dealing with.

This episode dives into the untold stories and the truth behind what we don’t see. 

Ted and Camilla discuss all of the relational dynamics of volunteering and the need to approach them each with a compassionate lens. 

Discover how volunteering can impact your life and the important reasons to support your community. 

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]]> Recruitment and retention in volunteering is something the non-profit space of arts and sports is constantly dealing with.

This episode dives into the untold stories and the truth behind what we don’t see. 

Ted and Camilla discuss all of the relational dynamics of volunteering and the need to approach them each with a compassionate lens. 

Discover how volunteering can impact your life and the important reasons to support your community. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17214161 Tue, 27 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1613 1 5 full true How To View Failure In Arts And Sports How To View Failure In Arts And Sports There will be times when we all experience feelings of failure.  

The secret to success in arts and sports is to accept failures as a learning moment, not a setback. 

Listen to Camilla and Ted as they view failures as a gift, a lesson to adjust, pivot, and regroup when things don’t go according to plan. 

Can failures provide an opportunity to change how we look at the bigger picture? Do they allow us to step back and view the situation from a different angle? 

Discover how to harness the energy of failures and convert them into an unstoppable eagerness to thrive.

References from the show:

John McEnroe video 

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The secret to success in arts and sports is to accept failures as a learning moment, not a setback. 

Listen to Camilla and Ted as they view failures as a gift, a lesson to adjust, pivot, and regroup when things don’t go according to plan. 

Can failures provide an opportunity to change how we look at the bigger picture? Do they allow us to step back and view the situation from a different angle? 

Discover how to harness the energy of failures and convert them into an unstoppable eagerness to thrive.

References from the show:

John McEnroe video 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17134743 Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1363 1 4 full true All Who Wander Are Not Lost All Who Wander Are Not Lost When we are searching for a purpose, a goal, our passions, or just seeking adventure, are we truly lost? Or are we on a quest to find our greatest self? 

Young artists and athletes can often feel confused and misplaced on their path. Without a clear roadmap, finding your way can feel overwhelming.

Camilla and Ted discuss the state of adrift, and how feeling lost could lead you to something wonderful.

Discover how, even when you feel lost, you can find personal growth.

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Young artists and athletes can often feel confused and misplaced on their path. Without a clear roadmap, finding your way can feel overwhelming.

Camilla and Ted discuss the state of adrift, and how feeling lost could lead you to something wonderful.

Discover how, even when you feel lost, you can find personal growth.

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17134712 Tue, 13 May 2025 13:00:00 -0400 1515 1 3 full true Nepotism Is A Good Thing Nepotism Is A Good Thing How can nepotism be a good thing? 

Ted and Camilla discuss what nepotism means to them along with experiences they had in both arts and sports.

Learn the importance of community, and how providing someone that is closely related an opportunity may be a good thing. 

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Ted and Camilla discuss what nepotism means to them along with experiences they had in both arts and sports.

Learn the importance of community, and how providing someone that is closely related an opportunity may be a good thing. 

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]]> Camilla & Ted Buzzsprout-17075424 Tue, 06 May 2025 05:00:00 -0400 1108 1 2 full true How Arts And Sports Collided How Arts And Sports Collided Discover who the artist is and who the athlete is and how their paths shaped them into who they are today.

Get to know a little about Ted and Camilla, as they talk about their relationships to arts and sports.

Find out why, and how, arts and sports collide or connect. 

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Get to know a little about Ted and Camilla, as they talk about their relationships to arts and sports.

Find out why, and how, arts and sports collide or connect. 

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