55. Staying real in business and speaking up for men’s mental health with Chris Kolinsky

About this episode

Chris Kolinsky discusses his journey with mental health, vulnerability in business, and the impact of community and baseball on his life.

Chris Kolinsky a mortgage broker, dad, mental health advocate, and proud Blue Jays fan. Chris opens up about his tough childhood, the moment that pushed him toward therapy, and how a Bell Let’s Talk video unexpectedly went viral and set him on a mission to help more men speak up. We chat about staying real in business (including his newest brokerage name: Vibe Mortgage), how being vulnerable has made him a better parent and partner, and how baseball and community have shaped who he is today. It’s an honest, warm conversation about healing, leadership, and doing meaningful work - no suit required.

People in this episode

Host: Joline Cloutier

Guest: Chris Kolinsky

Topics covered

• men's mental health
• vulnerability in business
• parenting
• community impact
• leadership
• healing

Keywords

• mental health
• business
• vulnerability
• parenting
• community
• leadership
• mortgage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vibe Mortgage, Bell Let’s Talk

Places: Blue Jays

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