Jon Matzner is a do-it-all entrepreneur whose experience abroad has transferred directly into his current career. Following seven years of service, Jon has launched several businesses, sold three, and acquired many others. Keeping an open mind and taking a goal-oriented approach to success has allowed him to continue his journey of service and success worldwide.

Hear Jon discuss:

• His initial inspiration to join the public sector
• How exposure to hyper-successful people showed him he could achieve much more than he anticipated
• How he connected his diplomatic skills to his current business ventures
• Why it is critical that people build hard skills in addition to the soft skills that come natural to many service members

…and so much more!

Music: “Higher Up” by Shane Ivers

Michael Jordan’s financial journey started when he first asked himself, “What am I doing, and why am I doing it?” Since taking control of his financial future, he now enjoys a life where the usual worries surrounding finance have disappeared. Michael’s lifestyle is a reflection of the simple plan he put into action many years ago, a strategy that is available to all of us, regardless of age or experience!

Hear Michael discuss:

• How simply starting allowed him to become a millionaire in 12 years
• Straightforward ways anyone can overcome debt and start investing
• The opportunities he leveraged throughout his career in foreign service
• Why time and consistency are so important when investing

…and so much more!

Supervisory Special Agent Michael Jordan joined Diplomatic Security in May 2002. Prior to his September 2021 arrival in Ottawa, Michael served as Deputy Regional Security Officer at the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center. Some of Michael’s prior assignments were RSO Montreal, DRSO Basrah, Career Development Officer, and Branch Chief Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program. Michael graduated from University of Delaware with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.

Music: “Higher Up” by Shane Ivers

Tania Teschke is a writer and photographer whose passion for French food and wine led her on a fantastic and unexpected journey. Tania has learned from a variety of French winemakers, home cooks, butchers, and chefs while exploring the health benefits of an ancestral approach to food and lifestyle. Listen in to learn about Tania’s unique experiences abroad and how she made the most of the opportunities she discovered overseas!

Hear Tania discuss:

• The many cultures, traditions, and countries she’s explored since her first tour in 2002
• How her cookbook and natural products reflect her many experiences abroad
• The various benefits of traditional cooking and an ancestral health approach

…and so much more!

Make sure to keep up with Tania’s work on her website: www.bordeauxkitchen.com! Here you can find her wonderful cookbook The Bordeaux Kitchen and information about her upcoming tours abroad. You can also find Tania’s great products on her Etsy store at www.etsy.com/shop/BordeauxKitchen.

Music: “Higher Up” by Shane Ivers