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Behind every dazzling black-light puppet performance, Diane Dupuy and her incredible troupe—made up of performers with p...
08/07/2025

Behind every dazzling black-light puppet performance, Diane Dupuy and her incredible troupe—made up of performers with physical and developmental disabilities, face last-minute tech glitches, rehearsal mishaps, and complex choreography. They dive into each challenge together, turning every near-disaster into a moment of triumph.

“What you see is sensational. What you don’t see is inspirational.” Tap to hear how Diane’s leadership and their collective resilience transform bumps in the road into a movement of creativity, inclusion, and sheer will. 🎧✨

Hear the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UcTRtH654G1f4LzLxC0GM?si=iShklyF7QMSJoko1eitD1Q

07/07/2025

Diane Dupuy’s daring idea began with a child’s daydream—and a prank call that turned into a standing ovation. Although she wasn’t who she claimed to be on the phone, her vision of Liberace dancing with puppets convinced everyone in that grand Toronto ballroom that magic was real. In this clip, you’ll hear how her bold hustle at the Royal York Hotel led to a gala performance so enchanting that even Liberace proclaimed Famous PEOPLE Players his new opening act in Vegas.

Click the link to hear about the moment imagination and audacity collided—and changed everything. 🎧✨: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UcTRtH654G1f4LzLxC0GM?si=kfTG5OMZQkiCZ0pCu3jN-w

06/07/2025

That moment when the stage bursts into glowing puppets is spellbinding—yet what truly lights up Famous PEOPLE Players is Diane Dupuy’s backstory. As a first grader branded “hyperactive” and left out on the playground, Diane retreated into a daydream of galloping on a white horse to save the world. What looked like “academic failures” was actually the spark of a vivid imagination her mother and a supportive nun recognized as a gift.

In this clip, Diane and Tony peel back the curtain on how that childhood wonder evolved into a groundbreaking black-light theater where performers with disabilities shine. Tap to hear how a restless girl’s dream became a movement of inclusion and artistry

Click to hear the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UcTRtH654G1f4LzLxC0GM?si=kfTG5OMZQkiCZ0pCu3jN-w

I try not to play favourites, but this week’s guest may be the most extraordinary human I’ve ever interviewed. Diane Dup...
03/07/2025

I try not to play favourites, but this week’s guest may be the most extraordinary human I’ve ever interviewed. Diane Dupuy is the founder of Famous PEOPLE Players, a Black Light theatre company where the performers are individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. On stage, they become invisible, allowing life-sized puppets to dance, dazzle, and delight the audience. Offstage, they find purpose, dignity, and a chance to be part of something magical.

In this profoundly moving episode, Diane shares how she turned her childhood trauma, learning challenges, and rejection by society into a purpose-driven life. Famous PEOPLE Players is her ever-burning flame of inclusion, artistry, and belief in human potential.

From being discovered by Liberace—who invited the troupe to open for him in Las Vegas—to receiving support from Paul Newman, Senator Ted Kennedy, and even a standing ovation from Phil Collins, Diane’s journey is one of sheer will and unstoppable passion. No funding? She finds a way. Border blocks? She calls the White House. Criticism? She answers with applause.

But today, this company which has changed so many lives is fighting to keep its lights on. With no government funding, they rely solely on ticket sales, donations, and sponsorships.

If this episode moves you—and it will—share it. And if you can, support the show that refuses to stop, because for Diane Dupuy and her PLAYERS, the show must go on.

Click to hear the full episode:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4UcTRtH654G1f4LzLxC0GM?si=6MkmN39uS2iuHCWKsxOrDQ

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01/07/2025

Before Canada was on the map for Dapo, Windmill was his compass.

He researched all over, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, even Sweden—before choosing the place where hard work meets opportunity. With Windmill’s support and his wife by his side, that dream turned into reality. ❤️🇨🇦

🎧 Hear the full journey on Chatter That Matters—link in bio!

30/06/2025

Planting a dream takes daily care—even when you can’t see it grow.

“When you put a seed in the soil, you’ve got to water it… you just have to believe it’s happening.” Dapo’s journey with Windmill taught him that patience, hard work, and the right support help seeds of ambition sprout into real careers—even when the stakes are high.

Tune in to Chatter That Matters to hear how Windmill nourished his path from uncertainty to impact: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dbkfywe8yAQnddVGUPl8W?si=5sePoRecSZO3EDzC6BNJIw

28/06/2025

Windmill Microlending is Canada’s only national charity providing low-interest career loans up to $15,000 at a fixed 6.7% rate for skilled immigrants and refugees

Alongside financing, clients receive free one-on-one coaching, mentorship, and financial literacy training to cover exam fees, training costs, or living expenses while they pursue licensing or accreditation
windmillmicrolending.org

Since 2005, over 13,500 newcomers have regained confidence, passed professional exams, and relaunched their careers—often tripling their incomes—through Windmill’s social finance model
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Dapo Bankole went from rock bottom in 2013 to Windmill board member, thanks to that lifeline of support and community 🌟💼🇨🇦

🎧 Want to hear the full story? Listen to Chatter That Matters now:https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dbkfywe8yAQnddVGUPl8W?si=j9gGJ6r6Tp-hqXFtqlhzXw

28/06/2025

Windmill Microlending is Canada’s only national charity providing low-interest career loans up to $15,000 at a fixed 6.7% rate for skilled immigrants and refugees

Alongside financing, clients receive free one-on-one coaching, mentorship, and financial literacy training to cover exam fees, training costs, or living expenses while they pursue licensing or accreditation
windmillmicrolending.org

Since 2005, over 13,500 newcomers have regained confidence, passed professional exams, and relaunched their careers—often tripling their incomes—through Windmill’s social finance model
refugeeinvestments.org

Dapo Bankole went from rock bottom in 2013 to Windmill board member, thanks to that lifeline of support and community 🌟💼🇨🇦

🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the lastest episode of Chatter That Matters: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dbkfywe8yAQnddVGUPl8W?si=L79X3uG7RK6R_3d5Y55tYw

What happens when a lifelong dream clashes with a tough new reality? This episode follows the compelling journey of Dapo...
25/06/2025

What happens when a lifelong dream clashes with a tough new reality? This episode follows the compelling journey of Dapo Bankole, who left everything behind in Nigeria to create a brighter future for his family in Canada.
But what awaited him wasn’t a red carpet—it was a steep climb of survival jobs, diminishing savings, and the gradual loss of self-worth.

Through honest storytelling and deep reflection, Dapo shares how mentorship, microloans, and community support not only rebuilt his life but also inspired him to build bridges for others. His transformation from a struggling newcomer to founder of The Immigrant Life serves as a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we stop wasting talent and start investing in human potential.

Joining the conversation is Andrea Barrack, Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Impact at RBC, who explains why RBC is supporting Windmill Microlending—a groundbreaking organization helping thousands of skilled newcomers reclaim their careers, dignity, and dreams.

A beautiful story of dreaming, doing and doing for others awaits.

Hear the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6dbkfywe8yAQnddVGUPl8W?si=ZrQ7OhTlTcqTRySbDi-DMA

23/06/2025

In the U.S., foster parents receive government funding to care for the children placed in their homes. But that doesn’t always mean the kids are treated like family.

💬 “Why don’t you just make a sandwich?”
“Because the fridge has a padlock. And I don’t get a key. I’m the foster kid.”

Peter Samuelson shares this chilling moment from a conversation with a student in his program — a boy so used to being excluded, he spoke about it as if it were normal.

This is the reality for thousands of foster youth — and exactly why Peter, a film producer turned changemaker, created First Star: to give these kids what they’ve always lacked — support, dignity, and a shot at something better.

🎧 Full Chatter That Matters episode with now live https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D3Zw0axAYmnuKk65pKvVi?si=ehcV-WaUTkapaBuWTtHrfQ
📚 Featuring his book Finding Happy

22/06/2025

“I saw my own eyes in that puppy… because I was badly beaten too.”

Peter Samuelson doesn’t just teach foster kids academics — he teaches empathy. In one unforgettable class, he gives each student $200 and asks them to give it away.

One saved three shelter dogs.
Another bought shampoo for her mother in prison.
Every story, a mirror of their own.

This isn’t just about generosity — it’s about agency, dignity, and the power of being seen.

🎧 Full episode with now live on Chatter That Matters: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D3Zw0axAYmnuKk65pKvVi?si=EibG-WJCTASWgQ61n-Th9w
📚 Featuring his book Finding Happy
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20/06/2025

At First Star, that number is 89%.

In this episode of Chatter That Matters, Peter Samuelson — film producer turned fierce advocate — shares how he used his Hollywood storytelling toolkit to launch one of the most impactful education programs for foster youth in America.

What started as a statistic became a mission. What began with kids carrying their lives in trash bags is now a pathway to college, careers, and community.

🎧 Full episode with now live.
📚 Featuring his new book, Finding Happy. Buy it here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Finding-Happy/Peter-Samuelson/9798888458716
❤️ Featuring his life’s work:

Listen to the full episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D3Zw0axAYmnuKk65pKvVi?si=NsEcip2EQXKzIRdJ70AdQw

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