On Another Track

When Pretty Girls Poured Tea… and Boys Wanted to Be Builders That was the world Ladybird Books helped paint, but were they quietly reflecting Britain’s postwar values… or subtly reinforcing them? We get Helen Day, the UK’s leading Ladybird book historian to unpack it all. From nostalgic collector to curator, Helen’s encyclopedic knowledge has kept the stories and artwork of Ladybird Books alive for generations. Through exhibitions, articles, and her vibrant online community, she celebrates the artists, writers, and hidden history behind these iconic children’s books. Website: https://ladybirdflyawayhome.com Email: lbflyawayhome@gmail.com David Wilson, BritCan Productions: https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST +++++++++++++++++++ Featured Company: Commercial Food Service: https://cfsfood.ca

What happens when a man decides to fight depression with play? You get Robert Manolson, founder of Powerful Play Experiences, and one of Canada’s most inspiring advocates for mental wellness in the workplace. His sessions spark joy, ease the spirit, and reconnect teams with their inner child — the one we often leave behind. After years of battling anxiety and depression, Robert discovered that play wasn’t just child’s work — it was healing work. Now, he helps others move from a place of unhappy… to a place of happy. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/robertmanolson Email: rob@powerfulplay.ca Company Web Link: https://powerfulplay.ca David Wilson, BritCan Productions: https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST +++++++++++++++++++ Featured Company: Commercial Food Service: https://cfsfood.ca

What happens when a man from the oil industry decides to build a playground? You get Mike McDermott, founder of PlayEnvy, and one of the most passionate community builders in Canada. His first playground project earned him heartfelt thanks from every child at the school — and sparked a mission to design spaces that inspire play for years to come. He’s proof that when you get comfortable being uncomfortable and surround yourself with the right people, great things happen. LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/mike-mcdermott-91a56217 Email: info@playenvy.ca Company Web Link: https://playenvy.ca David Wilson, BritCan Productions: https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST +++++++++++++++++++ Featured Company: Commercial Food Service: https://cfsfood.ca/

When Russia invaded Ukraine, Will Blackburn was selling software in Poland. Within 24 hours, refugees were arriving in his town — and his life was changed forever. Trading his sales kit for his old Army Reserve gear, Will began sourcing medical supplies and driving convoys into the Donbas. Now, in his book The War Next Door: My Journeys into Ukraine, he shares what it’s like to risk your life to help strangers, and to carry the voices of Ukrainians living under fire. ⚠️ This episode contains descriptions of war and trauma. Listener discretion advised. LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/will-blackburn-61653718 Email: will.blackburn@legacybox.co.uk Book Link: https://bit.ly/WarNextDoor David Wilson, BritCan Productions: https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST +++++++++++++++++++ Featured Company: Commercial Food Service: https://cfsfood.ca/

Think you’ve heard it all? Mike Francis will make you think again. From a brutal childhood marked by abuse and survival, to becoming a husband, father, and respected tattoo artist, Mike’s story is raw, unfiltered, and unforgettable. Today, through his work at MFT Tattoos, he uncovers the myths, humour, and deep truths behind body modification — and why people still line up for the pain. ⚠️ Warning: this episode dives into graphic themes — from intimate tattoos to past trauma. If you’re squeamish, prepare for a rollercoaster. This is not just about ink — it’s about resilience, transformation, and getting yourself On Another Track. Book here: https://book.heygoldie.com/mft-tattoo/checkout Email mikefrancistattoo@gmail.com Company Links MFT Tattoos https://book.heygoldie.com/mft-tattoo David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST +++++++++++++++++++ Featured Company: Commercial Food Service: https://cfsfood.ca/

This week, we meet Andrea Welsh — healthcare technical writer, strategist, and data literacy advocate. Andrea believes in “Data, not Drama!” — because you can’t fix what you don’t know, and you can’t grow what you don’t measure. With a background spanning 20 years in nursing, a degree in forensic psychology and working at the coal face of healthcare documentation, Andrea has helped clinics, hospitals, and tech companies build systems that actually tell the right story. She’s passionate about helping teams understand what their data means and why it matters — from the C-suite down. From her own journey — pivoting after a childhood accident meant the FBI dream was out of reach — to her mission now of helping to reshape U.S. healthcare toward community-focused care, Andrea’s story is all about resilience, clarity, and building with the tools you already have. Welcome to episode #76 and Season 2 of On Another Track, and welcome Andrea Welsh! LinkedIn linlinkedin.com/in/medical-technical-writer-andrea-welsh Email andrea@clockworkcursive.com Company Links Andrea Welsh, Clockwork & Cursive clockworkcursive.com David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST +++++++++++++++++++ Featured Company: Commercial Food Service: https://cfsfood.ca/

This week, we welcome back Kevin Paylow of Deliberate Consulting, joining us for the second time since episode #18, four years ago. Kevin calls himself ‘the classic American Mutt,’ but his real talent is storytelling that sticks. He says, “You don’t win in the presentation — you win in the conversation.” Kevin talks about how to strip away pointless slides and overloaded facts, and instead craft messages that earn engagement, inject emotion, and leave the audience wanting more. Get ready for a masterclass in persuasive messaging, memorable decks, and intentional communication. Welcome to episode #75 and Season 2 of On Another Track, and welcome back to Kevin Paylow! Discount Code: WILDAV Applies a 10% discount to anything on https://www.deliberateconsulting.com/buy LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/kevinpaylow Email kevin@deliberateconsulting.com Company Links Kevin Paylow, Deliberate Consulting www.deliberateconsulting.com David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST +++++++++++++++++++ Featured Company: LeafFilter: www.leaffilter.ca

Three years ago, Sophie Ash was just discovering who she really was — a new sister, a new story, and a whole new path. With no house, no prospects, and a job that barely paid the bills, she rebuilt everything from scratch. Now she’s back — and this time, she’s not just surviving, she’s thriving. In this episode, you’ll hear why Sophie refuses to waste time, how she sorts the wheat from the chaff, and what it means to truly live a business that’s innate — not just scripted. Welcome to episode #74 and Season 2 of On Another Track, and welcome back to Sophie Ash! LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sophieash Email sophie@prospology.com Company Links Sophie Ash, Prospology https://prospology.com David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

I first discovered Dominic on the Virgin Podcast series way back in 2015. It was the only podcast I had on my favourites list for years! Dominic is the world’s only financial writer and comedian. He's a regular contributor to MoneyWeek and the Financial Times and has authored umpteen books on Taxation, Bitcoin and the State. Hi passions include, beer, playing football, dabbling with helium and losing weight! What more could you expect from a guy who composed the "17 Million F**k-Offs" song, that went viral in 2018! Welcome to the 73rd episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! The Flying Frisby https://frisby.substack.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/DominicFrisby Facebook www.facebook.com/theDominicFrisby Email frizzers@gmail.com Company Links Dominic Frisby https://dominicfrisby.com/ David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

Producer, musician, luthier and composer Galeazzo Frudua is credited as being one of the main specialists in The Beatles vocals. As a trained Luthier from the Stradivarius School in Cremona, Italy, he revolutionised the making of one electric guitar that covered all the bases. It sold in its hundreds to some of the biggest rock stars in the world! We do an analysis of The Beatle’s track - All My Loving. Hear how John Lennon was one of the few people who could play triplets smoothly. Welcome to the 72nd episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! Email info@beatlesvocalharmony.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/galeazzo.frudua Company Links Galeazzo Frudua www.beatlesvocalharmony.com David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

How do you develop a smart app that can control 95% of the smart products that are currently on the market? The team at Smart Concepts think they’ve done it by keeping things simple, safe and easy to use. Listen as Christof and Christian, take us on the journey of trying to find seed money and how they got investors interested in their smart app in our post COVID environment! If they’ve got it right, they could have the biggest selling smart app in the world for the home automation and smart building market. Welcome to the 71st episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! Email info@smartconceptsag.de LinkedIn Christian Wigge : linkedin.com/in/christian-wigge-b92a02155 Christof Hossbach: linkedin.com/in/christof-hossbach-1a607018 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/smartconceptsag/ Company Links Christian and Christof, Smart Concepts AG www.smartconceptsag.de David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

Michael is an enigma. Bespectacled in his beret and jaunty attire he hides a complex personality! He’s been a DJ, television/radio producer and appeared on stage with the best of them. He’s determined to continue to perform in to his twilight years. And nobody going to stop him! Listen as he takes us on a journey from war torn Romania to Canada via the UK. It could have been so different if his Jewish Architect father had been interned by the Nazi’s but Michael managed to land on his feet in Montreal. He’s just celebrated his 67th birthday and also his 50th episode of 'Open Mic' on White Horse Radio. No mean feat! Welcome to the 70th episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! Email michaelalankryton@gmail.com Phone 780-901-2616 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/michaelkryton Twitter https://twitter.com/Michaelkryton ‘Open Mic’ Radio Show https://www.whitehorseradio.net/listen-again Company Links Michael Kryton Production https://michaelkryton.com David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

Have you ever heard the expression choose something light rather than something heavy? Russell says the bad stuff has served him the best over the years and he’s learnt to listen to the wind. In just over 8 years he’s become a painter extraordinaire, painting some of the most famous people in the world. However, he never forgets where he came from and is currently pursuing his 52 week painting challenge for his Bracelets4Buildings charity. Welcome to the 69th episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! Email office@birdsongstudios.ca Phone 403-910-0843 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BirdsongStudios.Okotoks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BNJCSRIDR6i/?hl=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rvthomas67/ Company Links Russell Thomas, Birdsong Studios https://www.birdsongstudios.ca/home Bracelets4Buildings https://www.bracelets4buildings.com Birdsong Artist Loft - Air BnB https://bit.ly/3BODx2p David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

At 25 Sophie discovered a sister she didn’t know about. Even more shocking, her Dad was not her Dad! With a low paid job, no prospects, no money and no house, Sophie is the epitome of entrepreneurship. In less than 4 years she’s transformed her life and now helps medical students find more freedom, flexibility and financial independence with her company, Prospology. Oh, and to top it all, she’s thrilled to have a new sister called Jess! Welcome to the 68th episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/sophieash Email sophie@prospology.com Company Links Sophie Ash, Prospology https://prospology.com David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

We need a revolution in the kitchen. Why? As spaces get smaller we need smarter designs that can take advantage of the flexible environment we live and work in. Nicole and Beat are hooking up with global investors to allow their “Wunderwerk Kitchen” to become the next digital product. Hear how a German car designer and the “red carpet lady” have teamed up to revolutionise the space we live in! Welcome to the 67th episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! Email Nicole Rose nr@germanwunderwerk.de Beat Finkbeiner beat.finkbeiner@web.de LinkedIn Nicole linkedin.com/in/nicole-rösler-85ab9b22 Beat linkedin.com/in/beat-finkbeiner-56246572 Company Links Let’s Make Wonders Happen! www.germanwunderwerk.de Be-at-design www.be-at-design.de David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

When you first meet Richard you are blown away by his clarity and amazing energy. Having been involved in call centres since the age of 27, what Richard doesn’t know about empathy and having a downright good time in the workplace, is not worth knowing. Don’t get me wrong, he’s no pushover as he competes with the likes of Amazon but at the same time he manages to keep 150 local people employed in this Caribbean paradise. Welcome to the 66th episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! Email ceo@costaricascallcenter.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/costaricascallcenter/ Company Links Richard Blank, Costa Rica Call Center https://costaricascallcenter.com David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

Imagine not being able to read, write or even speak properly at the age of 13? Nadia my guest moved every 2 months to countless hotels, tents and hostels for most of her childhood, just to stay ahead of the Police and Social Services. Her father had left home. Her Mom was a con artist. How did she and her siblings survive? This is the story of abuse, poverty, hope and redemption. Come on this journey, but be warned, it’s not going to be easy! Welcome to the 65th episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! Company Links David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

How do you go from an idea on a napkin, to one of the most read articles on LinkedIn? Then create a thriving business off the back of it, to help re-humanize the toxic workplace. Ryan and David Brendel of Strategy of Mind have just published their first book “Think, Talk, Create”, aimed directly at the employee in the cubicle, looking at the corner office! Welcome to the 64th episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/ryan-stelzer Email coaches@strategyofmind.com Twitter https://twitter.com/ryanjstelzer Think, Talk, Create Book Link: https://bit.ly/TTCBK Company Links: Ryan and David, Strategy of Mind https://bit.ly/StrategyofMind David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to mingle with “pop royalty’ from the 1960’s? Even better, Tony Bone tailor extraordinaire has rubbed shoulders with real royalty! He was at the centre of ‘swinging London’ and he knew it. Listen as he takes us on this nostalgic globe trotting trip around the world in 80 years. Don’t miss it! Welcome to the 63rd episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bone833/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/agbone Company Links David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST

Noise is endemic in social media. So how are you going to stand out? Simple. Employ Adam Rosen from the Email Outreach Company. Cold emailing can be the hardest channel to get results from. Adam achieves it by keeping it direct, to the point, being honest and genuine. His advice let the white space do it’s work! Welcome to the 62nd episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Another Track! LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/adamirosen Email adam.rosen@eocworks.com The Rise Podcast with Skrizz & Adam https://bit.ly/TheRisePodcast Company Links Adam Rosen, Email Outreach Company https://eocworks.com David Wilson, BritCan Productions https://bit.ly/3tOATPCAST