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Jabari Arthur on Overcoming Loss, Achieving Success at Every Level, and Leading the Next Generation with Passion
Elie Bouka interviews Jabari Arthur, a former football player and coach, who recounts overcoming personal tragedy and achieving success at various levels, highlighting the importance of family and passion.
15 Oct 2025
From Overlooked to CFL Draft Pick: Nate Beauch on Game Speed, Discipline, & Leading with Loyalty Ep8
Nate Beauch discusses his journey from overlooked player to CFL draftee, emphasizing the importance of game speed, discipline, and leading with loyalty in this interview with Elie Bouka.
25 Sept 2025
From Defensive End to CFL Insider: Didier Orméjuste on Growth, Discipline & Staying True – Ep. 7
Host Elie Bouka interviews Didier Orméjuste, a former football player and RDS analyst, about reclaiming identity through health and discipline after being cut from the CFL.
29 May 2025
From Fired to Head Coach: Mark Killam on Loyalty, Leadership, and Building a Winning Culture – Ep. 6
Head Coach Mark Killam discusses his career transformation after being fired, emphasizing the importance of loyalty and integrity in building a winning team culture in this interview.
7 May 2025
From Saint-Michel to the Sidelines: Johnny Veron on Identity, Sacrifice, and Building Culture – Ep. 5
From the streets of Saint-Michel to a national championship, Johnny Veron learned early that if you don’t work for yours… no one else will.
But what happens after you win?
When the crowds are gone, and the high wears off?
In this episode of The Bouk Podcast, Johnny sits down with Elie to talk about the grind, the identity crisis that follows success, and how coaching gave him a new purpose.
They break down:
Growing up in a big immigrant family with no safety net
Why he mastered every detail on the court
What sport gave him—and what it took from him
The mental drop after reaching the top
And how he rebuilt identity through leadership and community
This one’s about brotherhood, sacrifice, and the real work that begins when the lights shut off.
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17 Apr 2025
The Cost of High Achievement: Sandra Wigg on Redefining Performance and Self-Worth - EP. 4
What if your performance didn’t define your worth?
In this episode of The Bouk Podcast, Elie Bouka sits down with Sandra Wigg—a mental performance coach, speaker, and mentor to high-performing athletes and leaders.
They explore what it means to pursue excellence without losing yourself, how to stop chasing external validation, and why grace, vulnerability, and identity are the foundation for true growth.
This episode is raw, honest, and filled with practical wisdom for athletes, coaches, and anyone trying to live with purpose.
In this episode:
The real difference between performance and performance-based approval
Why negative self-talk is so loud—and how to take your power back
How identity gets shaped (and warped) in a social media world
What grace, rest, and boundaries have to do with high performance
Why vulnerability connects people better than perfection ever will
Watch the full episode now and follow @boukaperformance for more.Like, comment, and subscribe if you're growing through what you're going through.
👉 Check out Sandra’s book here: https://a.co/d/2y2qjGi (https://a.co/d/2y2qjGi)
2 Apr 2025
From Fired to Founder: How Jeff Humphreys Built His Business on Passion and Intuition - Ep.3
No safety net. No excuses. Just work.
In this episode of The Bouk Podcast, Elie sits down with Jeff Humphreys—a now creative strategist, business owner, and former DJ.
Jeff’s story is all about betting on yourself, navigating failure, and building momentum through pure work ethic and gut instinct.
From getting fired on a Sunday afternoon to building a successful digital business and production studio, Jeff opens up about the grind, the mindset, and the turning points that shaped him.
In this episode:
• Why self-reliance shaped Jeff’s work ethic
• The fiery mentality that fueled his hockey career (And how it transitions into business)
• How music helped him find purpose after sport
• Getting fired, walking out of an interview and deciding to start his business days after
• Building community, launching his own business, and trusting his gut
This one is packed with real lessons, honest reflections, and raw insight.
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19 Mar 2025
Claude Vilgrain: Overcoming Racial Barriers in Hockey and Transitioning to Coaching - EP.2
Claude Vilgrain’s journey is one of resilience, discipline, and leadership on and off the ice.
A standout in junior hockey, he became one of the first Black players to represent Canada on the international stage before making his mark in the NHL.
Facing adversity, pressure, and high expectations, Claude developed the mindset that helped him thrive in professional sports and later in business.
In this episode, Elie Bouka sits down with Claude to discuss his experiences in hockey, the lessons he learned, and how they apply to success beyond the game.
In This Episode:
• Growing up in Quebec as a Haitian immigrant
• The challenges of breaking into professional hockey
• Lessons from competing at the highest level
• How discipline and adaptability led to success in business
• Advice for the next generation of athletes and entrepreneurs
Follow @boukaperformance for more conversations with high-level performers.
5 Mar 2025
Doc Cassama: From Top Football Prospect In Canada To Entrepreneur - EP.1
From Gambia to Sweden. From football to business. From adversity to leadership.
In this first episode of The Bouk Podcast, Elie Bouka sits down with Doctor Cassama, a former All-Canadian football standout whose journey is a testament to resilience, adaptation, and self-belief.
Born in Gambia and raised in Sweden, Doc entered foster care at a young age, navigating a world where trust was hard to build.
Through football, family and friends - He found discipline, purpose, and a mindset that carried him to success both on the field and in business. In This Episode:
Growing up in foster care & learning to trust again
His journey from Gambia to Sweden to Canada & playing football at the top level
The preparation & discipline that separates the greats
How football shaped his approach to business & leadership
This isn’t just a football story.
It's The Real Story of Doc Cassama.
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27 Feb 2025
The Bouk Podcast Drops March 5 – The REAL Stories Begin
The Bouk Podcast isn’t just another interview show—it’s a platform for real stories and real conversations with people who’ve lived it. From the highs to the lows, we cover sports, career paths, business, and life beyond the spotlight.
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Jabari Arthur
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