
Behind every great company, every groundbreaking idea, and every game-changing innovation, there’s a leader on a mission. Welcome to Mission Critical with Lance Chung—the show where we break down the blueprints, the bold moves, and the battle-tested playbooks of today’s most impactful leaders. From CEOs and founders to artists, designers, and athletes, we’re talking to the visionaries who build, i... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 144 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

The wellness industry is exploding. But with that growth comes saturation, noise, and a hard truth: most brands won’t last.
In this episode of Mission Critical, Thom Tullo—founder of Face Pilates and Aman Spa—breaks down how he built a performance-d... more
What happens after Anthony Bourdain puts you on the map?
In this episode of Mission Critical, Benedict Lim, co-founder and culinary director of The Lunch Lady, breaks down how a single moment of global attention became the foundation for a real, sca... more
In this episode, Lance sits down with startup founder, investor, and housing advocate Liam Gill to unpack a provocative idea: What if Toronto’s housing crisis could be solved by everyday citizens?
Drawing from his background in startups, venture cap... more
What if the future of the Canadian pantry isn’t about what we eat but, rather, how we understand each other?
In this episode of Mission Critical, Lance sits down with Jannine Rane, co-founder and CEO of Zing Pantry Shortcuts, a fast-growing Canadian... more
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This podcast is great! Can’t wait for more
Lance Chung gets to the heart of what drives today’s most inspiring leaders. Each episode delivers sharp insights, real stories, and the kind of motivation that sticks long after you listen. Smart, authentic, and truly mission-driven.
I really liked the episode with Mark Williams, it was a great conversation!
There are some gems in this podcast! Love the introductions and the Canadian centric focus. Really good stuff!
Lots of different guests but kind of all over the place for who they’re talking to. Would enjoy more Canadian small business owners or just a clearer direction for who to expect and when to expect episodes.
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The show highlights leadership, entrepreneurship, and product-focused disruption through interviews with founders, CEOs, and creators who have built or scaled impactful brands. Episodes frequently center on resilience, authentic storytelling, and the strategic shifts needed to navigate capital-intensive industries, democratize distribution, and champion inclusive leadership. Guests span beauty, fashion, tech, hospitality, film, and non-profit sectors, offering practical playbooks, risk-taking mindsets, and lessons on culture, hiring, and customer connection that appeal to executives, founders, and ambitious professionals seeking actionable insights. Notable traits include a penchant for real origin stories, emphasis on community and represe... more
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Recent guests on Mission Critical include:
1. Liam Gill
2. Jannine Rane
3. Rachel Zimmer
4. Meghan Chayka
5. Colin Lynch
6. Brandi Leifso
7. Deanne Wong
8. Nouhaila Chelkhaoui
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