Lets Have This Conversation

Multimedia Journalist and Motivational Speaker Kevin McShan brings you a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional YouTube Podcast called: “Let’s Have This Conversation. The intention is to provide a large assortment of diverse content in all facets of our news cycle. From news, sports, business technology, fitness, lifestyle, entertainment and politics. McShan hopes to bring the viewers an informative, thought-provoking experience. Stimulating careful consideration or attention on the issues making news today. Let’s Have This Conversation.

Lets Have This Conversation is a news podcast hosted by Kevin McShan, with 1,000 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Wrongfully Convicted at 17: Jeffrey Deskovic on Justice, Redemption & Reform

  Sep 1, 202658 min

  How do you rebuild a life after the justice system takes 16 years from you for a crime you did not commit? Wrongful convictions represent one of the most devastating failures of the criminal justice system. An estimated 1% to 6% of incarcerated Americans are innocent, translating to roughly 20,000 to over 100,000 wrongfully convicted individuals currently serving time in U.S. prisons. According to data compiled by organizations like the Innocence Project and the National Registry of Exonerations, over 3,300 people have been exonerated since 1989, collectively losing more than 27,000 years behind bars. Jeffrey Deskovic knows that reality firsthand. At just 17 years old, Jeffrey was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of his high school classmate, Angela Correa. He spent 16 years in prison, losing much of his youth and early adulthood, before DNA evidence finally established his innocence and led to his exoneration. The DNA evidence identified Steven Cunningham as the actual perpetrator. While Jeffrey was incarcerated, Cunningham remained free and later committed another murder—an agonizing reminder that wrongful convictions can create additional victims when the real perpetrator escapes accountability. Jeffrey could have allowed those 16 stolen years to define the rest of his life. Instead, he transformed his experience into a mission. Since his exoneration, he has dedicated himself to preventing wrongful convictions, advocating for criminal justice reform, educating legal and law-enforcement professionals, and fighting to free innocent people still behind bars. He has delivered more than 100 presentations, authored more than 200 articles, participated in hundreds of media interviews, testified before lawmakers, and contributed to conversations surrounding wrongful-conviction reform and the death penalty. He also invested $1.5 million of his own compensation to establish The Deskovic Foundation, an organization dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted and pursuing reforms designed to prevent future miscarriages of justice. Through its work, the Foundation has helped innocent people regain something that can never truly be replaced: their freedom. Jeffrey's pursuit of justice eventually took him somewhere particularly meaningful—the legal profession itself. After earning a B.A. in Behavioral Science and a master's degree from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, he earned his law degree from the Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, twice making the Dean's List. Today, he is a licensed attorney in New York, giving him another powerful avenue to fight directly for people who maintain their innocence. This week on Let's Have This Conversation, Jeffrey Deskovic joins me for a deeply meaningful conversation about wrongful conviction, redemption, equality, accountability, and what genuine criminal justice reform requires. We explore what happens when the institutions entrusted with delivering justice get it catastrophically wrong, the human consequences of prosecutorial and investigative failures, the reforms necessary to reduce wrongful convictions, and how Jeffrey turned unimaginable injustice into a lifelong commitment to securing justice for others. His story ultimately challenges all of us to consider a fundamental question: If justice is supposed to protect the innocent and hold the guilty accountable, what responsibility do we have to confront the system when it fails to do either?       For more information: https://www.deskovicfoundation.org/ Follow: @TheJeffreyDeskovicFoundation Watch: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0T652A1QC6N6Y3K8WSIX2VQW2I Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Values-Led Leadership: Turning Organizational Values Into Action with Shane Lukas

  Aug 31, 20261h 10m

  What does values-led leadership actually look like when an organization’s beliefs are tested by change, conflict, cultural complexity, and real-world decisions? In this episode of Let’s Have This Conversation with Kevin McShan, Kevin sits down with Shane Lukas, activist, speaker, harm reductionist, award-winning designer, and founder of A Great Idea, for a powerful conversation about values-based leadership, organizational culture, community building, social impact, activism, and turning stated values into meaningful action. Shane works with people, organizations, foundations, and communities to use shared stories and values more intentionally so leadership, culture, advocacy, and social impact initiatives move beyond good intentions and create tangible change. His approach is shaped by lived experience, community organizing, harm reduction, activism, and decades of creative leadership. At the center of his philosophy is the belief that meaningful change happens when people are treated with dignity, respect, and agency and are given the resources they need to make informed decisions for themselves. Through A Great Idea, Shane helps mission-driven organizations strengthen community, build trust, increase participation, navigate complexity, and align their decisions with their stated values. He is also the host of the Power Beyond Pride podcast and has delivered a TEDx talk. Systems shape people, but people also have the power to reshape systems. In a rapidly changing workplace and cultural landscape, leaders are increasingly being challenged to demonstrate that their organizational values are more than statements on a website. Values-led leadership requires organizations to connect their principles to everyday decisions, workplace culture, employee engagement, community relationships, and leadership accountability. In this conversation, Shane Lukas and Kevin McShan explore: For executives, nonprofit leaders, community organizers, advocates, HR professionals, culture leaders, and mission-driven organizations, this conversation provides an important examination of what happens when leadership values move from words to action. Shane challenges leaders to consider a fundamental question: If your values don’t influence what you decide, what you prioritize, who gets heard, and how you respond when things become difficult, are they really your values? Join Shane Lukas and Kevin McShan on Let’s Have This Conversation for an insightful discussion about values-led leadership, organizational culture, activism, harm reduction, community building, social justice, storytelling, and creating meaningful change. Because meaningful leadership isn't simply about stating what you believe—it’s about having the clarity and courage to put those beliefs into action.   For more information: https://www.shanelukas.com/ Discover More: https://www.agreatidea.com/ Check out the Podcast: https://powerbeyondpride.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Building Elite Teams Tyler Hayden on Trust, Communication, Storytelling & High-Performance Workplace

  Aug 28, 202655 min

  86% of employees at Canada’s Best Workplaces say management keeps them informed about important issues and changes, according to Great Place to Work Canada. That statistic underscores a fundamental truth about organizational success: trust, transparency, and communication matter—especially when organizations and their people are navigating change. High-trust workplace cultures can also have a powerful impact on employee retention, engagement, collaboration, and an organization’s ability to navigate uncertainty. When employees trust their leaders, understand where the organization is going, and feel connected to the people around them, teams are better positioned to perform when circumstances become challenging. So, how can leaders build teams that communicate faster, trust more deeply, and execute effectively when things get messy? On this episode of Let’s Have This Conversation, I’m joined by Tyler Hayden, a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), bestselling author, and organizational development consultant who has spent more than 30 years working with teams—from outdoor leadership environments to corporate boardrooms. Tyler has worked with organizations including TD Bank, Bell, Honeywell, and Pratt & Whitney, helping leaders strengthen communication, engagement, collaboration, and organizational culture. His promise for every engagement is simple: High energy. Real tools. Measurable behaviour change. Tyler’s work sits at the intersection of leadership and manager development, team engagement, employee retention, workplace culture, experiential learning, facilitation, and evidence-based approaches to creating lasting behavioural change. During our conversation, we explore what separates an ordinary collection of employees from a truly high-performing team. We discuss how leaders can establish trust, improve communication, strengthen employee engagement, and create workplace cultures where people are prepared to perform through uncertainty and organizational change. We also examine the power of storytelling in leadership and why the stories leaders tell—and the way they communicate them—can influence trust, belonging, motivation, and organizational identity. Tyler also shares insights from his proprietary MIQ approach, his philosophy of experiential learning, and what three decades of working directly with teams have taught him about creating learning experiences that actually stick. At its core, this conversation is about creating elite workplace cultures where communication is clear, trust is intentional, leadership is human, and employees are equipped to perform when the pressure rises. If you’re a CEO, executive, HR professional, people leader, manager, organizational development professional, or anyone responsible for building stronger teams, this conversation offers practical insights into turning workplace culture from an abstract concept into a measurable competitive advantage.   For more information: https://tylerhayden.com/ Get the books: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Tyler-Hayden/author/B00N9P1SHC?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=gBysS&content-id=amzn1.sym.aaa4948b-dfc3-44fd-9219-af24eb02108e&pd_rd_wg=xtrkQ&pd_rd_r=e0e1976e-1412-48db-9567-2703a8b4678f&ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Discover more: https://rubberchicken.ai/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Changing Your Relationship with: Money with Matt Morizio

  Aug 26, 20261h 3m

  Money doesn't just influence your bank account—it shapes your relationships, your confidence, your purpose, and the life you believe is possible. Only 16% of Americans describe themselves as financially fulfilled, while as many as 85% to 90% report experiencing ongoing financial stress or worry. For millions, the challenge isn't simply earning more money—it's developing a healthier relationship with it. In this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, Kevin McShan sits down with Matt Morizio—entrepreneur, founder of Reconstructing Wealth, former Kansas City Royals minor league catcher and pitcher, devoted husband, father of eight, and a man whose faith has shaped his approach to both life and finances. Matt shares how transforming his own relationship with money changed every area of his life—from stronger relationships and better sleep to greater peace, intentionality, and purpose. Rather than viewing wealth as simply accumulating dollars, he explains why true financial freedom begins with shifting your mindset from scarcity to abundance. Together, Kevin and Matt explore why so many people remain trapped by financial anxiety, how understanding "the game of money" can unlock greater opportunities, and why aligning your finances with your values can help you build a life you no longer feel the need to escape from. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a high performer, or someone simply looking to gain more confidence and clarity around your finances, this conversation offers practical insights and a fresh perspective on creating lasting wealth—from the inside out. In this episode, you'll discover: Join us for an inspiring conversation about transforming your mindset, redefining wealth, and creating a life filled with purpose, peace, and lasting fulfillment.   For more information: https://reconstructingwealth.com/ Follow: @mattmorizio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Mastering Success Under Pressure: Bob Raybould on the Power of Emotional Consistency

  Aug 24, 202641 min

  What if the difference between success and failure isn’t simply talent, knowledge, or opportunity—but the emotions driving our decisions? Bob Raybould, creator of Success By Emotions (SBE) and author of Success by Emotions, has spent more than five decades studying how our emotional state influences performance, leadership, decision-making, relationships, and long-term success. His work centers on a powerful idea: emotions such as certainty, confidence, gratitude, and excitement can shape our actions long before the results of those actions become visible. In this episode of Let’s Have This Conversation, Bob joins Kevin McShan for an exploration of emotional intelligence, peak performance, mindset, leadership, resilience, and performing under pressure. Bob explains how SBE is designed to help people reduce doubt, develop emotional consistency, and move toward their goals with greater confidence and purpose. Bob's remarkable career provides decades of real-world examples of these principles in action. In 1961, when the Berlin Wall went up, he served in Germany as the Report of Survey officer for the entire Seventh Army, later receiving the Seventh Army Certificate of Achievement. He went on to build an extensive career spanning financial planning, mortgage banking, investing, entrepreneurship, performance coaching, and healthcare innovation. His influence has also extended into elite athletics. In the mid-1980s, Bob introduced the University of Utah football program to Success By Emotions. Years later, coach Urban Meyer asked him to work with six players during an offseason, four of whom would eventually play in the NFL. Bob also worked with basketball player Johnnie Bryant, now an NBA coach, helping him improve his free-throw percentage by 10 points. Bob's business career has been equally expansive. He co-founded TRI Financial in 1987 during a turbulent period for the financial industry, eventually helping build a loan portfolio approaching $2 billion. In 2000, he helped his son and a partner launch Arlington Value Management, and since 2010 he has invested in startups, particularly companies pursuing healthcare innovation in diagnostics and therapeutics. Throughout these experiences, Bob continued studying a fundamental question: Why do people with similar knowledge, talent, and opportunities often achieve dramatically different results? His answer increasingly came back to emotions. During our conversation, we examine how emotional consistency can influence the way we respond to pressure, overcome self-doubt, make difficult decisions, lead other people, pursue ambitious goals, and navigate uncertainty. We also explore whether success begins internally before it becomes visible externally—and how greater awareness of our emotional patterns can potentially help us perform more consistently in business, sports, leadership, and everyday life. At a time when people are navigating constant change, uncertainty, information overload, and increasing performance expectations, Bob's work invites us to reconsider the role emotions play in determining our outcomes. Can learning to manage our emotions ultimately change the trajectory of our success? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with Bob Raybould about Success By Emotions, emotional consistency, confidence, performance psychology, leadership, decision-making, and what more than five decades of business and life experience have taught him about achieving meaningful and sustainable success.     For more information: https://bobraybould.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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