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In this episode, Ron and Shaun get into the stories behind Ron’s years in security—from protecting Dog the Bounty Hunter to nearly stepping into a tense moment at a Halifax bakery—and how selling his security company led him to a new mission: rethinking affordable housing. Ron shares how Vida’s resident-led model puts people who live in its buildings at the center of the work. Residents can become building ambassadors, take on community contracting projects, and even join Vida’s planning sessions as employees. He also talks about the company’s pilot with Nunavut Housing and its plans to explore housing opportunities in the Northwest Territories. Along the way, Ron and Shaun talk about Canada’s future, immigration, ambition, and the values that can bring people together across political divides. A conversation about building community, finding common ground, and making a difference close to home. Connect with Loud, Bold, Humble 🎥 Watch the full episodes on YouTube: @LoudBoldHumblePod 📸 Follow Loud, Bold, HumbleInstagram: @loudboldhumblepodFacebook: Loud, Bold, HumbleConnect with Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-lovett/Connect with Shaun on Instagram: @shaunmajumderConnect with the Podcast: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00 — A Mock Viewing—and a Real One00:18 — Canada’s New Mojo03:20 — Security Stories: Dog the Bounty Hunter and Ben’s Bakery07:15 — From Security to Vida09:45 — Finding an Opportunity in Existing Affordable Housing12:24 — A Resident-Led Housing Model13:11 — Community Contractors and Resident Opportunity14:33 — Putting the “S” in ESG16:34 — Bringing Residents into the Planning Room18:05 — Why Build This Model in Canada?21:10 — A Safe, Clean, Affordable Place to Call Home22:22 — A Mock Viewing Reveals a Bigger Opportunity23:36 — Vida’s Northern Housing Pilot25:05 — Getting Residents Involved in Their Housing26:02 — Loud, Bold, Humble—and Canada’s Story26:53 — Canadian Character, Core Values, and Common Ground31:14 — Finding What We Agree On32:21 — What’s Next for the Podcast

In this episode, Ron and Shaun sit down with Frank McKenna—the former New Brunswick premier, ambassador, and master relationship-builder. Frank shares how a few points scribbled on a napkin helped Ron find his confidence, why he thinks of connections as “traplines,” and how a shared love of baseball—and a remarkable family connection—helped turn tense moments in Washington into lasting relationships. From the Meech Lake Accord and lessons in leadership to Canada’s search for swagger, Frank reflects on the choices he’d make differently, the advice he’d give young people, and why he believes it’s time to tear down interprovincial trade barriers. A conversation about friendship, boldness, and what it takes to build a stronger Canada. Connect with Loud, Bold, Humble 🎥 Watch the full episodes on YouTube: @LoudBoldHumblePod 📸 Follow Loud, Bold, HumbleInstagram: @loudboldhumblepodFacebook: Loud, Bold, HumbleConnect with Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-lovett/Connect with Shaun on Instagram: @shaunmajumderConnect with the Podcast: [email protected] CHAPTERS 00:00 — The Lawyer Joke00:21 — Frank McKenna Joins the Show00:58 — Ron’s Frank McKenna Story03:44 — Loud, Bold, and Humble04:07 — Atlantic Canada Needs Its Swagger07:30 — Frank’s “Traplines” for Building Relationships 10:15 — Family Values and Diplomacy15:10 — Finding Common Ground in Washington 19:23 — Being Helpful—and Knowing Your Limits 23:06 — Risk, Mark Carney, and Changing Your Mind 25:39 — The Decision to Run for Premier28:00 — Frank’s Meech Lake Regret29:47 — Canada’s Moment of Pride36:07 — Politics and the Noise of Social Media 38:49 — Frank’s Advice to Young People42:18 — Tear Down Interprovincial Trade Barriers44:36 — Get Involved and Build a Stronger Canada

In this episode, Ron flips the script on comedian and actor Shaun Majumder. Shaun reveals his “dark secret” about where he was really born, growing up brown in a tiny white Newfoundland town, why nicknames like “Packy” and “Mowgli” weren’t as simple as they sound, and how tense nights in a small trailer and an awkward family reunion in Mississauga shaped the funny, driven performer we see today. From Christmas concerts and cafeteria bombs, to Second City and stand-up, this is the real Shaun story. Connect with Loud, Bold, Humble 🎥 Watch the full episodes on YouTube: @LoudBoldHumblePod 📸 Follow Loud, Bold, HumbleInstagram: @loudboldhumblepodFacebook: Loud, Bold, HumbleConnect with Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-lovett/Connect with Shaun on Instagram: @shaunmajumderConnect with the Podcast: [email protected] CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Cold open: trap doors and back doors 00:20 – Ron turns the tables on Shaun 01:26 – The “dark secret”: Born in Toronto, raised in Newfoundland 02:40 – Parents split and baby Shaun goes east 04:50 – Sister Ronnie, origins, and early family story 05:36 – “Am I a Newfoundlander?” and hiding his birthplace 07:32 – Identity, belonging, and being “from” somewhere 08:07 – Packy, Mowgli & burnt babies: nicknames and race in small-town NL 10:49 – Was it actually racist? Shaun explains the nuance 13:16 – Growing up ambiguously ethnic 15:20 – Seeing a Black man in town for the first time 15:48 – BIPOC, Newfoundland, and changing demographics 17:36 – Trailer life: Indian dad, white mom, no money, lots of stories 21:47 – Newfoundland humour: teasing as a love language 24:00 – Christmas concerts, sketch comedy, and early stage time 25:50 – First jokes and realizing words are powerful 31:09 – Tension at home, drinking, and avoiding the house 37:20 – Moving to Ontario, diversity shock, and being the funny guy 39:11 – Dalhousie, volleyball dreams, and drifting through school 40:49 – The house party that changed everything 42:44 – Leaving university, chasing acting and stand-up 43:50 – Second City, writing, and finally “finding the room”

Get to know us! In this episode, Ron Lovett opens up about growing up without his father, discovering that his dad was a DEA informant in one of the biggest drug operations in U.S. history, meeting him for the first time at 20, and how that complex family story shaped his drive to build businesses like Source Security and his belief in a bold, hopeful “New Canada.” Connect with Loud, Bold, Humble 🎥 Watch the full episodes on YouTube: @LoudBoldHumblePod 📸 Follow Loud, Bold, HumbleInstagram: @loudboldhumblepodFacebook: Loud, Bold, HumbleConnect with Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-lovett/Connect with Shaun on Instagram: @shaunmajumderConnect with the Podcast: [email protected] Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Opening banter & bromance 00:40 – “Parenting” the New Canada 02:20 – Canada’s potential & optimism 03:40 – Who is Ron?  04:50 – Family background & original name 06:00 – Ron’s father, the drug smuggler 07:40 – Turning informant for the DEA 09:40 – How his dad survived snitching 12:10 – Growing up without a dad 13:40 – First contact & meeting at 20 16:20 – Disappointing time in Orlando 20:10 – How the past fuels Ron’s drive 21:20 – Early hustles & first businesses 22:50 – Travelling & South African Imports 25:20 – From bar fighter to security work 27:10 – Founding Source Security 28:20 – Naming “Source” by accident 29:40 – Executive protection & big clients 30:00 – Doing security for Donald Trump 31:30 – Closing jokes & sign-off

Two lifelong friends, comedian/actor Shaun Majumder and entrepreneur Ron Lovett, kick off their new show with a gloves-off conversation about Canada’s identity, confidence, and “mojo.” Why are Canadians so hesitant to celebrate success? How does tall poppy syndrome hold us back? And what would it look like if Canadians took their gloves off and went all-in on big ideas in business, community, and culture? They trade stories from the entertainment industry and entrepreneurship, talk about raising a $300M fund, rejection, risk, and resilience, and set the stage for a podcast that will spotlight Canadians who are quietly doing world-class things—and need to get loud about it. Connect with Loud, Bold, Humble 🎥 Watch the full episodes on YouTube: @LoudBoldHumblePod 📸 Follow Loud, Bold, Humble Instagram: @loudboldhumblepod Facebook: Loud, Bold, HumbleConnect with Ron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-lovett/Connect with Shaun on Instagram: @shaunmajumderConnect with the Podcast: [email protected] Episode Chapters: 0:00 - Cold Open & Banter0:40 - Loud, Bold, Humble: Meet the Hosts0:48 - Why This Podcast, Why Now2:02 - Canada Needs More Mojo3:12 - Canada vs. U.S. Confidence4:18 - Get Loud: Entrepreneurs & a $300M Fund5:59 - Canadians Caring Too Much What Others Think8:17 - Elbows Up vs. Gloves Off10:52 - Why It’s Go Time for Canada11:21 - Believing We Can Be the Greatest Country12:34 - Gloves Off Moments Across Canada12:56 - What It Means to Be Canadian Now14:08 - Trump, Borders & Canadian Identity16:03 - Celebrating Hidden Canadian Success Stories16:52 - Call for Gloves-Off Guests17:31 - Tall Poppy Syndrome in Canada22:58 - Zita Cobb, Fogo Island & Visionary Projects25:45 - Why We Naysay Visionaries27:02 - Small-Town Outliers & The First Dancer29:23 - Inspiring People to Finally Start29:51 - Rejection, Acting & Resilience35:30 - Never Giving Up After Failure35:40 - Tyson, Gretzky & Bruce Lee Mindsets37:01 - Loud, Bold, Humble - Closing

🇨🇦 Canada has a lot to talk about. The people building it. The people challenging it. The people asking what the hell we're doing next. Loud, Bold, Humble is a new podcast from Ron Lovett and Shaun Majumder, sitting down with Canadians who are shaping where this country is headed. Business. Politics. Culture. Big ideas. Strong opinions. A few laughs. And conversations that might not always go according to plan. No talking points. No conference panels. Just good conversations with interesting people. 🎙️ Loud, Bold, Humble launches September 7th. Follow along. Things are about to get interesting.