New Episodes
New episodes are added weekly, and cover a range of topics such as; leadership during the coronavirus pandemic and the community.
Episode 6: DEATH & DYING – Saying goodbye to loved ones during COVID-19.
Death and Dying – it’s a dark topic and yet, it’s a normal part of life. COVID-19 has changed the way...
Episode 5: “Local Action to Global Pandemic” – a conversation with our Burlington Mayor, Marianne Meed Ward
The City of Burlington Is leading the way on many fronts in the fight against COVID-19. Listen to a conversation with...
Episode 4: Front & Centre – The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development, speaks on the new realities of Parliament in the common fight against COVID-19
An interview with The Honourable Karina Gould, Minister of International Development. Our Member of Parliament and youngest Parliamentarian ever to be appointed...
Episode 3: Staying Healthy during COVID-19
Interview with Kevin Brady, Director, Corporate Health, NFP Canada, Director, Advica Health & Canadian Triathlete In our conversation with Community Leader...
Episode 2: COVID-19 & Education – The New Paradigm
An Interview with Stuart Miller, Director of Education for the Halton District School Board.
Episode 1: Introducing Scotch Fridays
In our debut episode, host Karmel Sakran talks about the inspiration behind Scotch Fridays, then sets the tone for the upcoming...
Good news stories exploring the human side of life
Inspiring messages of hope and opportunity
Informal tone and relaxing atmosphere
Show Host
Karmel Sakran
The Scotch Friday Chat Lounge has been growing in my head for years.
Professionally, I am the managing lawyer at Green Germann Sakran law firm in Burlington, otherwise known as GGS Law (www.ggslaw.ca).
Being the son of a grocer, I have worked all my life from the age of 7. It all started with a broom stick and evolved into running every aspect of the 16-hour day 7 day week business operation after school, weekends, holidays and summer vacations. It is best described as a bird in a cage – and the store counter was my studio where it all happened....my love to communicate with people.
This podcast is my opportunity to do what I enjoy most – speak with people – and, better yet, share the conversation with you – the listener.
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All my life, I have found people fascinating.
I like to learn “who” they are as a person – their journey, their joys and their observations of life.
Everyone has a story to share….and I yearn to know those stories.
I like to discover those nuggets of wisdom, inspiration and opportunity.
That is the purpose of The Scotch Friday Chat Lounge.
So, sit back and join me on this journey.
Featured Guests
Stuart Miller
Kevin Brady
The Honourable Karina Gould
Marianne Meed Ward
Don Smith
Jane McKenna
Andrew Sesay
Rita Scott
Rene Papin
Rajeev Wijesinghe
Peter Dinsdale
Sahar El-Kotob
Gabrielle Fayant
Nadia Figura
Mark Suan
Keira Silverglen
Alex & Phil Kinsman
