In Good Company with Jay McCauley is Canada's social purpose podcast of record. Each week, Jay - a leading Gen Z voice with a global network in business, philanthropy and politics - sits down with leaders who have built success and paid it forward. The show spotlights established executives, politicians and philanthropists, hearing from rising changemakers who are rewriting the playbook for what it means to win. Whether you're an industry veteran or a future leader, these conversations will leave you thinking differently about what it means to do well ... and do good.
What I’ve Learned from CEOs, Politicians and Entrepreneurs | Solo Episode
In this solo episode of In Good Company, Jay turns the microphone on himself. He answers questions about how he books guests, the interviews that surprised and challenged him, and what he’s learned from mistakes behind the scenes.
He reflects on starting his own company, building genuine relationships, and the lessons he’s taken from working in politics, business and philanthropy. Drawing on conversations with CEOs, politicians and entrepreneurs, Jay shares why the best leaders play the long game, protect their reputations, stay generous and know when to say no.
The conversation gets more personal, too—from anxiety and nostalgia to a quick-fire AMA on his dream guest, morning routine, favourite things about Toronto and whether he would ever run for office.
(00:00) Intro
(01:03) How I Book Guests
(03:35) Biggest Interview Mistakes
(06:11) Why I Started My Own Company
(08:50) Favorite Work Story: TIFF Calls
(11:04) Lessons and Networking Advice
(13:45) Thoughts on Politics
(17:04) What Successful People Share
(18:32) Three Things You Don't Know About Me
(20:05) Quickfire Questions
(22:24) Best Advice, Toronto and What's Next
24 Aug 2026
Ben Mulroney: Common Sense in a Changing Canada
Jay sits down with Ben Mulroney for a candid conversation about family, identity, career and reinvention. Ben reflects on growing up in one of Canada’s most recognizable families, the influence of his parents and the challenge of forging a path of his own. They discuss his two decades in broadcasting, stepping away from television, finding his way back to the microphone, fatherhood, navigating public life and what he has learned about success, resilience and staying true to yourself.
10 Aug 2026
Melissa Lantsman: From Behind the Scenes to the Front Lines of Canadian Politics
Jay sits down with Melissa Lantsman, Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Member of Parliament for Thornhill, for a wide-ranging conversation about politics, leadership and communication in Canada today. Melissa reflects on her journey from working behind the scenes as a political strategist and public affairs executive to becoming one of the country’s most recognizable political figures. They discuss affordability, political polarization, Canada–U.S. relations, the growing engagement of young Canadians in politics, and how social media has transformed the way politicians communicate. Melissa also opens up about authenticity, navigating public scrutiny, the misconceptions people have about her and what continues to motivate her in public life.
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