In this episode, we’re joined by Jean-Sebastien Busque—author, entrepreneur, and TEDx speaker from Quebec, Canada—for a candid, thought-provoking conversation about identity, resilience, and becoming fully yourself.

Jean-Sebastien shares his powerful journey of transitioning from living as a woman to stepping into life as a man, offering honest reflections, unexpected lessons, and perspectives delivered with warmth and a touch of humor.

Drawing from his books Worth the Shots and Gender Bilingual: Translating Life for Men and Women, he explores what it means to navigate the world across genders—and what we can all learn from that experience.

In the guest segment, Jean-Sebastien opens up about entrepreneurship, storytelling, and using his voice on global stages like TEDx to spark understanding and connection. This conversation is insightful, human, and refreshingly real—inviting listeners to see life, and each other, through a broader lens.

Dr Izdihar Jamil

Dr. Izdihar Jamil, Ph.D. is a 21x bestselling author, TV host, and visibility expert. She helps leaders, entrepreneurs, and organizations use storytelling to build trust, strengthen relationships, and drive revenue and impact- through. She is the Curator and Organizer of TEDxHuntingtonBeach and lives in California with her husband and children.