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Step Up! with Paul de Burger
by Paul de Burger : Speaker, Author, World Traveler
International speaker, author, and world traveler Paul de Burger brings you a podcast about motivation, people, and the will to live life on your terms. Each episode will feature long-form interviews with fascinating guests including musicians, entrepreneurs, business leaders, authors, travelers, athletes, doctors, photographers, and others from all walks of life. Paul is known for upbeat, energetic presentations with a healthy dose of reality, and the podcast will follow this pattern. His sense of humor is an acquired taste but he makes no apologies for that. So kick back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Episodes
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S03 E05: Fiona Steil-Antoni on a Life in Chess
Fiona Steil-Antoni, Women’s International Master (WIM) and popular Twitch streamer, joined me on Step Up! to talk about her brilliant career in chess. Fiona has competed for Luxembourg on the world stage since she was eleven years old, battling it out with the world’s best at many of the chess...
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S03 E04: Tara Weir on Solo Cycling the Globe
It was a huge pleasure to connect with adventure cyclist Tara Weir to talk about exploring the globe on two wheels. Tara has cycled more than 37,000 kilometres in twenty different countries. She’s a solo adventurer, known for tackling challenging routes with no support cars or guides – just a…
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S03 E03: Tetsuji Nakamura On Life and Lessons Learned in the Martial Arts
I sat down with Sensei Tetsuji Nakamura to discuss his life studying and teaching goju ryu karate. As the World Chief Instructor for the IOGKF, Sensei Nakamura is one of the most sought-after karate instructors in the world. We talked about his beginnings in Osaka, moving to Okinawa to train with...
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Step Up – S03 Ep02 – Aleksandra Wozniak on a Career in Professional Tennis, Peak Performance, and New Beginnings
I connected with Canadian tennis star Aleksandra Wozniak to discuss her amazing career in the WTA. We talked about growing up in Blainville, her early days on tour, and her dreams to compete on the world’s biggest tennis stages. We also touched on achieving peak performance, the thrill of...
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S3 E01: Angeline V. Teo on Life & Leadership in Challenging Times
I connected with Angeline V. Teo in Singapore to talk about staying positively active and motivated during the COVID-19 pandemic; we also touched on the power of mentorship, the importance of always moving forward, and Singapore’s incredible food scene. During challenging times it’s critical to...
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S2 E05: Fareen Samji on Smashing the Grass Ceiling
I had a fantastic time meeting with Fareen Samji to discuss her journey to becoming a world class golfer, 5-time Canadian Long Drive champion, and entrepreneur. We discussed the power of creating connections, the trials and tribulations of life on tour, why it’s important to take risks, and we...
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S2 E04 : Adrian Leeds (HGTV’s House Hunters International) on Living in Paris, Creating Your Own Path, and Embracing the Now
I sat down with Adrian Leeds in the heart of Paris to discuss life in France, her time on House Hunters International, and why you should never get your own butter in a French restaurant. We also talk about living in the moment, life’s journey, and more. Most listeners will know Adrian from her…
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S2 Ep 03: Sarah Nurse on Olympic Dreams, Silver Linings, and a Life in Hockey
Episode 3 of season 2 features Canadian Olympian Sarah Nurse. Sarah is a member of the Canadian Women’s National Hockey team, and a silver medalist from the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. Paul and Sarah talk about her life in hockey, growing up in a family of athletes, and...
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Step Up! S02 Ep02: Guest Camille Miller On A Life in Music, World Travel, and Stressing Out About Jack Johnson
Episode 2 of season 2 features international recording artist Camille Miller! Camille is launching her 8th album, Fight or Flight, in November of 2016. Camille has performed for audiences all over the world and is currently based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Paul and Camille talk about her life in…
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S2 Ep 01: Scott Wilson (TV’s Departures / Descending) – On Travel, Taking Risks, and the Terrible Taste of Tarantulas
Season 2 of Step Up! kicks off with special guest Scott Wilson. Scott is an adventurer, deep sea diver, guitar player, and creator of some of the most visually stunning travel and exploration documentaries on television. Paul sits down with Scott at Bell City Brewing, in Scott’s hometown of...
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S1 Ep 07: Fashion Photographer Dixie Dixon on a Life Behind the Lens, Shooting with Soul, and Stopping Traffic in Texas
Join Paul and his guest, fashion photographer and Nikon Ambassador, Dixie Dixon! Paul and Dixie discuss her amazing career behind the lens, growing up in Texas, tips on building a business, and how to take better photos. Dixie talks about her first Nikon, her start as a photographer, and managing…
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S1 Ep 06: Guest Bif Naked on a Life in Music, Fighting Cancer, and Staying Positive
Join Paul and his guest, Canadian rock music icon, actress, writer, and humanitarian Bif Naked! Paul and Bif discuss her amazing career in music, how she became a songwriter, moving around while growing up, and the long hard road to success. They also tackle Bif’s battle with cancer, and Paul’s…
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S1 Ep 05: Guest Trevor Malkinson on Receiving The Call, How Spirituality Impacts Motivation, and the Wisdom of Springsteen
Join Paul and his guest, minister-in-training Trevor Malkinson, who joins the show from beautiful Vancouver, B.C. They discuss how spirituality impacts motivation, whether you can have spirituality without religion, and Trevor shares his powerful story about joining the United Church. The guys…
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S1 Ep 04: Guest Robin Esrock on Travel Writing, Bucket Lists, and Disarming Spear-Wielding Locals
Join Paul and his guest, travel writer and television host Robin Esrock, as they discuss Robin’s travels, how he became a travel writer and co-host of the Gemini-nominated television show Word Travels (with Julia Dimon). The guys talks about disarming spear-wielding locals in Papua New Guinea;...
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S1 Ep 03: Shark Tacos, the Ups and Downs of Juggling, and Failing to Impress Ed Asner with Michael Goudeau
Join Paul and his guest, Las Vegas entertainer Michael Goudeau as they discuss Goudeau’s amazing career and his work with Penn & Teller and Lance Burton. The guys also tackle the brilliance of tacos, the ups and downs of a career in juggling, Penn’s Sunday School, monkey Tuesday, Goudeau’s…
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S1 Ep 02: On Bob Barker, Interviewing Sitcom Stars, and 30 Mins to Live with Sue London
Episode two of Step Up! with Paul de Burger is fifty-four minutes well spent with the dynamic Sue London. Sue is a popular radio host and executive producer, with an amazing story about how she persevered after being given just thirty minutes to live after her intestine burst. We talk about...
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S1 Ep 01: If You Can’t Sleep, It’s Jon Stewart’s Fault!…with Guest Dr. Shailla Vaidya
Episode one is jam-packed with information, including an intro to the big show, Dr. Vaidya’s background (I call her Shelly) and how she became a health and wellness expert after working as an ER and family doc. We talk world travel, the power of negativity, ER vs. Scrubs, the beauty of big...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
International speaker, author, and world traveler Paul de Burger brings you a podcast about motivation, people, and the will to live life on your terms. Each episode will feature long-form interviews with fascinating guests including musicians, entrepreneurs, business leaders, authors, travelers, athletes, doctors, photographers, and others from all walks of life. Paul is known for upbeat, energetic presentations with a healthy dose of reality, and the podcast will follow this pattern. His sense of humor is an acquired taste but he makes no apologies for that. So kick back, relax, and enjoy the show!
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Paul de Burger : Speaker, Author, World Traveler
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