Mission Critical with Lance Chung
Episodes
Martin Basiri (CEO, ApplyBoard): Why International Students Will Be Key to Our Pandemic Recovery
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to international studies, Canada is a top pick for students thanks to the quality of our education system and multicultural reputation. ...
Erin Elofson (Head, Pinterest Canada): How to Engineer Positive Change Into Your Business
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big responsibility when you’re given the keys to an international community platform with an audience in the millions. So, what do you do w...
Shiza Shahid (Founder, Our Place): How Can We Create More Seats at the Table for Others?
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Food has always been a powerful way of exploring themes beyond its function as a means of sustenance. Think about the best meal you’ve ever had or y...
Matt McGowan (General Manager, Snap Inc. Canada): Was Pokémon Go Onto Something or What?
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The year is 2016 and a new phenomenon has thrown the world into an absolute tizzy. People are out in the streets, running into traffic, and flocking t...
ENCORE Justin McLeod (CEO, Hinge): How Can We Use Data to Crack the Code on Dating?
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dating at the best of times can be an awkward experience. So how does one find romance during a pandemic? In this encore episode, Justin McLeod, found...
Wes Hall (Founder, The BlackNorth Initiative): How Long Does It Take to Create Meaningful Change?
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take a look inside the boardrooms of corporate Canada and you’ll find that over the years, they’ve largely stayed (and looked) the same. While it ...
ENCORE Aurora James (Founder, Fifteen Percent Pledge): How Can We Create More Shelf Space for BIPOC Brands?
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aurora James is a force to be reckoned with. Those of you who are tuned in to the world of fashion will likely recognize her name as the designer behi...
Tata Harper (CEO, Tata Harper Skincare): How to Build a Beautiful Brand from the Inside-Out
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Tata Harper pivoted her career from industrial engineer to beauty entrepreneur, no one could have predicted that she would soon go on to be known...
Paul Davison & Rohan Seth (Co-founders, Clubhouse): What To Do After Capturing Lightning in a Bottle
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the start of the pandemic, Paul Davison and Rohan Seth launched Clubhouse, a new type of social network that underscored the power and influence of...
Tan France (Queer Eye): How to Walk Into a Room With More Confidence
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Mission Critical, we’re joined by one of the most influential and universally-beloved figures in the fashion world, Tan France. T...
Johanna Rief (Head of Sexual Empowerment, WOW Tech Group): What Can the Business of Sex Toys Teach Us About Empowerment?
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode contains content that is of a sexual nature. If that’s a thing that might bother you or you’re not quite in the right setting for it,...
Noura Sakkijha (CEO, Mejuri): How to Build a Buzzy D2C Brand
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“Buy yourself the damn diamond.” Such is the gospel of Noura Sakkijha, CEO and co-founder of fine jewelry company Mejuri. In 2015, she started her...
Penny Oleksiak (Olympian): How to be Unapologetic About Your Success and Ambition
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bold by Veuve Clicquot: https://bit.ly/30rmbIlBay Street Bull's 2021 Women of the Year: https://baystbull.com/women-of-the-year-2021/See photos from P...
Jen Rubio (CEO, Away): How Can We Better Support Parents at Work?
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve walked through an airport or hotel lobby in the last few years, you may have noticed people using a specific luggage brand, distinguished ...
Chris Hadfield (Astronaut): What Can Astronauts Teach Us About Stress Management?
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a decorated astronaut, engineer, communicator, author, and musician, Chris Hadfield’s illustrious career has made him one of the most renowned an...
Kyle Dubas (General Manager, Toronto Maple Leafs): How to Manage a Team of Elites
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At just 35 years old, Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Kyle Dubas has firmly established himself as one of the most influential minds in profession...
Aurora James (Founder, Fifteen Percent Pledge): How Can We Create More Shelf Space for BIPOC Brands?
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aurora James is a force to be reckoned with. Those of you who are tuned in to the world of fashion will likely recognize her name as the designer behi...
Erin Bury (CEO, Willful): Everything You Should Know About Getting a Will
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Death is inevitable. The one true guarantee in life is, ironically, the end of it. So why don’t we plan better for something that is so obviously go...
Harley Finkelstein (President, Shopify): How Are You Future-Proofing Your Business?
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Harley Finkelstein lives and breathes entrepreneurship. As the president of global e-commerce platform Shopify, he's not only witnessed countless entr...
Jeanne Gang (Founding Principal, Studio Gang): How Can Architecture Be Used as a Force for Social Change?
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Architectural design is like a language. There’s a lot that we can learn about ourselves and the society we’re a part of simply by observing the s...
Kayla Grey (Anchor, The Sports Network): How Can We Learn to Say Yes to Ourselves?
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Register to attend the Veuve Clicquot BOLD Woman Award virtual ceremony: https://www.veuveclicquot.com/en-ca/bold-woman-award-canada-ceremony-2021Kayl...
Ronan Levy (Founder, Field Trip Health): Are Psychedelics the Future of Mental Healthcare?
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Psychedelics are making a big comeback from their controversial history thanks to major breakthroughs in their ability to treat a range of mental heal...
Donté Colley: How Can We Protect Our Joy?
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Finding and harnessing happiness was an effort that many tasked people themselves with throughout 2020. At the forefront of this campaign? Influencer ...
Priyanka (Drag Queen): What Can Drag Queens Teach Us About Being the Ultimate Entrepreneurs?
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can be objectively stated that drag queens are masters of marketing and are some of the most impressive entrepreneurs out there. In addition to RuP...
Jen Wong (COO, Reddit): How Can Online Communities Drive Real-World Change?
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2005, Reddit has been a pioneer in building passionate online communities. The company’s mission is to instill a sense of belonging amongst it...
Roy Woods (Musician): How Can We Better Support Emerging Artists?
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Denzel Spencer (you may know him by his stage name Roy Woods) is a rapper, singer, and songwriter signed to OVO Sound. Known for his signature R&B and...
Hali Borenstein and Kathleen Talbot (CEO, CSO; Reformation): How Are Environmental and Racial Justice Connected?
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reformation is a popular women’s clothing brand with a mission to bring sustainable fashion to the masses. What started out in 2009 as a vintage clo...
Arianna Huffington (CEO, Thrive Global): How to Tackle Burnout Culture
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We've learned many lessons from the pandemic but perhaps one of the biggest takeaways is the impact of burnout on our wellbeing and mental health. Ari...
Manjit Minhas (CEO, Minhas Brewery, Distillery, and Winery): How to Work With Your Family
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From the coffee shop on the corner to the real estate agent that your friend keeps referring you to, family businesses are everywhere and have a signi...
Michael Katchen (CEO, Wealthsimple): How Can We Get More Comfortable Talking About Money?
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about money can often feel taboo when it should feel empowering. Let's face it, personal finance remains an uncomfortable topic to broach for ...
Scott Cutler (CEO, StockX): Are Sneakers The Next Big Asset Class?
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the years, the collecting and trading of sneakers has grown from past-time hobby into multi-billion-dollar global industry. Thanks to a passionat...
Justin McLeod (CEO, Hinge): How Can We Use Data to Crack the Code on Dating?
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dating at the best of times can be an awkward experience. So how does one find romance during a pandemic? On today's episode, Justin McLeod, founder a...
James Jones (Notorious Cree): How Can We Find New Ways to Pass On Our Culture?
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to embrace your culture? To reclaim your cultural identity? On today’s episode, Lance chats with James Jones (otherwise known as N...
Nick Nurse (Head Coach, Toronto Raptors): How to Build A Team of Champions
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to win? For Nick Nurse, head coach of the Toronto Raptors and the Canadian men’s national basketball team, victory is measured in ...
Greg Brown (AsapSCIENCE): How to Think Like A Scientist
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a time characterized by "fake news" and conspiracy theories, it feels like we've reached a boiling point with our current culture of doubt. But mis...
Allen Lau (CEO, Wattpad): How to Unearth the Next Big Thing
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Since the dawn of humanity, humans have been enchanted and spellbound by the art of storytelling. Today, in a time characterized by the democratizatio...
Bruce Poon Tip (CEO, G Adventures): How Do We Travel With Purpose?
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Travel. At some point this year, we’ve all probably daydreamed about our next big trip—the next adventure to go on after the pandemic is over, the...
Arlene Dickinson (CEO, District Ventures): How Can We Reinvent Ourselves?
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How important is optimism in a time where everything seems to be in a general state of chaos? One could argue that entrepreneurs are inherently optimi...
Byron & Dexter Peart (Co-founders, Goodee): What Does the Future of Luxury Look Like?
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fashion has always been about commentary. No one knows this better than Byron and Dexter Peart, juggernauts of the fashion industry who cut their teet...
Joey Zwillinger (CEO, Allbirds): Should Companies Pay for Their Pollution?
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joey Zwillinger is the CEO and co-founder of Allbirds, a San Francisco-based material innovation company that specializes in making the world’s most...
Dr. Kamran Khan (CEO, BlueDot): How Can We Use Artificial Intelligence to Disrupt Infectious Diseases?
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the world has collectively witnessed, tackling a pandemic like COVID-19 requires lightning-fast agility in order to disseminate critical informatio...
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Actor, Never Have I Ever): How Can We Fight for Better Representation in Hollywood?
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mississauga-born Maitreyi Ramakrishnan beat out 15,000 other girls when she landed the lead role of the Netflix original series Never Have I Ever, a g...
Michele Romanow (Serial Entrepreneur): How Can Entrepreneurs Help Solve Today’s Toughest Problems?
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurs are built to withstand incredible pressure. As a result, they know a thing or two about supporting one another as a community. Michele R...