Episodes

Real Stories with Jamie Lee Bongard Inspiring Conversations Rooted in Truth and Transformation

Each episode invites you to listen in on raw, uplifting stories that echo with faith, healing, and personal growth. Whether it’s a quiet revelation or a powerful breakthrough, these moments remind us we’re not alone.

Step into conversations that move the heart—and meet the voice behind the story.

Episode 1 A Mom’s Journey: Kim Bourne-MacGregor on Trials, Grace & Holding On

What happens when life tests your strength in every direction? In this powerful episode, Kim Bourne-MacGregor opens her heart about motherhood, faith, and the silent battles so many women carry. Her story reminds us that being strong doesn’t mean being perfect—it means showing up, even when it’s hard.

A story of resilience, heartbreak, and relentless grace.

Episode 2 Resilience, God’s Plan and Answering the Call with Jay McNabb

In this powerful second episode of Real Stories, we sit down with Jay McNabb, co-owner of the Torro Group with Keller Williams Experience in Barrie, Ontario. Jay’s journey from a turbulent upbringing and academic struggles to co-founding a top-performing real estate team is a testament to perseverance, but it’s his unwavering commitment to personal growth, faith, and giving back that truly defines him. He candidly shares how challenges shaped him, how faith centers him, and how inner work has redefined his vision of success, evolving him from a performance-driven leader to a purpose-led one.

Jay’s raw honesty and hopeful perspective underscore that strength often comes through vulnerability, delivering a clear message: you’re not alone, and every step forward counts.

Episode 3 Envisioning Your Life: Jennifer Hudye-Moscow on Values, Mentors, and Holding the Vision of Success

What if your greatest future is already planted inside you—waiting to be seen, nurtured, and realized?

In Episode 3 of our podcast, I’m joined by the extraordinary Jennifer Hudye-Moscow, founder of Vision Driven, to explore the power of visioning—not just as a strategic exercise, but as a deeply spiritual practice rooted in faith, alignment, and inner truth.

Jennifer shares how the Vivid Vision process transformed her from a struggling entrepreneur into a soul-aligned leader serving high-profile clients—and how you, too, can clarify your path by tuning into what’s already within.

Together with Jennifer, we journey into the heart of what it means to truly see the life you were created for. This conversation is more than inspiration; it’s a soulful call to remember who you are, and begin living from that truth.

Episode 4 Building Trust in Yourself, with Your Clients and Getting Results the Right Way with Nick Moretti

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nick Moretti – one of KW’s top-performing agents and #12 individual for gross commission income in all of Canada – to explore the profound journey from fear to faith, from security to significance.

Nick shares the raw truth behind his meteoric rise: losing his father at 22, walking away from the “safe” job, and choosing to build his brand during the uncertainty of COVID with a “get rich or die trying” mentality. But this conversation goes far deeper than business tactics.

Together, we uncover the sacred intersection of authentic relationship-building, unwavering belief in your God-given vision, and the courage to let yourself fly when that gut instinct calls. Nick reveals how making people feel something—not just providing a service – became the cornerstone of his success, and why being genuinely, unapologetically yourself is your greatest competitive advantage.

Nick’s journey proves that when you anchor your “why” in something bigger than yourself, trust the process even when it doesn’t make sense, and choose presence over perfection – magic happens.

Episode 5 Recalibrating Through Life’s Challenges and Building for Future Generations with Dion Beg

What if the greatest setbacks in your life are actually the foundation stones for generational wealth?

In this profound episode, I sit down with Dion Beg – a dear friend, top 1% real estate expert with over $1 billion in transactions, and founder of Kanga Mortgage – to explore the raw journey from devastating financial loss to building legacy wealth across four continents.

Dion shares the untold story behind his success: how losing $430,000 in the 2008 financial crisis while starting fresh in Canada nearly broke his spirit, and the micro-goal strategy that pulled him from the depths of self-doubt back to visionary thinking. But this conversation transcends real estate tactics.

Together, we dive deep into the sacred art of recalibration – how to navigate life’s inevitable storms while staying anchored to your values, the “wheel of life” framework that keeps success balanced across all areas, and why planting seeds today creates the trees your children will harvest tomorrow.

Dion reveals his most powerful insight: the difference between meeting people at their worst moments versus their most exciting ones, and how this perspective shift became the secret to building a business that serves families through every stage of their wealth-building journey.

This isn’t just another investment story. It’s a masterclass in resilience, intentional living, and the profound impact of helping others achieve what once seemed impossible – creating choices, freedom, and generational transformation through the power of real estate.

Episode 6 Using the Wisdom of Competition, Authenticity and Faith to Make Impact

In this deeply inspiring episode, I sit down with Jayden Kennedy – #18 individual for gross commission income in all of Canada, former professional volleyball player, and dynamic force in Durham Region real estate – to explore the profound journey from humble beginnings to purposeful influence.

Jayden shares the raw truth behind her rise: born with her feet backwards, raised by a 20-year-old mother and immigrant father with limited resources, yet shaped by unwavering belief and the power of authentic relationships. From cleaning old pencils instead of buying new ones to now blessing her family with extravagant gifts – this conversation reveals how scarcity can birth abundance when paired with unshakeable faith.

Together, we dive into the sacred intersection of competition and calling, authenticity and influence, and how God uses our platforms in ways we never imagined. Jayden opens up about her unexpected spiritual awakening through real estate, witnessing miracles in her clients’ lives, and discovering that success without soul connection leaves you empty.

This conversation is a rallying cry for anyone who’s ever felt too different, too big, or too broken. Jayden proves that when you stop dimming your light to fit in and start shining authentically, you don’t just build a business – you become a beacon that guides others home to their own greatness.

Episode 7 Taking Off the Cape, Working Through OCD, and Nurturing a Positive Mindset

What if the very cape you wear to save everyone else is slowly suffocating your soul?

In this profoundly vulnerable episode, I sit down with Michael McDougall – powerhouse real estate leader, co-owner of Sola Durham, and one of Canada’s top performers – to explore the raw journey from superhero syndrome to authentic leadership, and the breakdown that became his breakthrough.

Michael shares the untold story behind his relentless drive: raised by a single mother with four kids, haunted by a father’s choices that led to prison, and devastated by losing his brother at 29 on what should have been a celebration trip. For years, he wore his cape proudly, building empire after empire while running from the very trauma that was shaping his every move.

Then came 2021 – his highest-earning year that nearly broke him. In a moment of raw honesty, Michael reveals his diagnosis with OCD, the 60 sleepless nights, losing 30 pounds, and the rock-bottom moment when he finally whispered to his wife, “I have everything I wanted, but my world is upside down.”

This conversation transcends real estate success stories. It’s a masterclass in taking off the cape, embracing vulnerability as strength, and discovering that your greatest breakdown can become your most powerful breakthrough. Michael proves that true leadership isn’t about being Superman – it’s about being courageously, authentically human.

Episode 8 God’s Presence, Serving Others with Generosity and the Power of Prayer with Jennifer Holmes

What if the deepest valleys of grief become the very foundation for your greatest ministry?

In this soul-stirring episode, I sit down with Jennifer Holmes – devoted follower of Jesus, powerhouse realtor at Keller Williams Experience, and co-founder of a police ministry – to explore how seven years of profound loss transformed into a lifetime of radical generosity and miraculous encounters.

Jennifer opens her heart about the season she simply calls “grief” – losing three uncles in one year, experiencing an adoption miscarriage, watching friends bury their children, and suddenly losing their entire community when protecting her son from an abusive situation. Yet through it all, her walk-in closet became a prayer closet, worship music filled their home on the darkest days, and God’s presence carried them through every valley.

Together, we dive into the sacred art of serving others through the lens of mercy, the power of prayer journaling since age 12, and how small acts of kindness – like giving a Bible to a teenage girl during a difficult court-ordered listing – create ripples that last for years. Jennifer shares miraculous stories of divine revelation, from knowing a friend was pregnant before she did, to witnessing a missing church member found while the entire congregation prayed.

Jennifer’s journey reminds us that miracles aren’t just dramatic healings – they’re parking spots when you’re running late, the gentle nudge to vacuum floors after two weeks, and the grace to choose presence over perfection when your teenage boys still want to spend time with mom.

Episode 9 Unwavering Commitment, Teaching & The Role of Sports Leadership for a Successful Life

What if the very moment you think you’re destined for the factory floor becomes the pivot point that changes everything?

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Larry Lloyd – Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Famer, co-founder of the Kaland Group, and mentor extraordinaire – to explore how unwavering commitment, relentless work ethic, and the courage to pivot can transform a life from ordinary to extraordinary.

Larry shares his remarkable journey from breaking hockey sticks his family couldn’t afford to replace, to earning four Mento Cups and 380 points in 91 games, to becoming the #1 real estate agent in his office within two and a half years. But the real magic isn’t in the statistics – it’s in the pivotal moments that shaped his character: the 12-year-old who sold apples door-to-door to buy his own equipment, the athlete who learned that “you cannot outwork me” isn’t just a mindset but a way of life.

Together, we dive deep into the art of intentionality, the power of surrounding yourself with people who support your vision, and why bringing your newborn home from the hospital only to immediately leave for work becomes the wake-up call that changes everything. Larry reveals how sports taught him that letting down the person next to you simply isn’t an option, and how that unwavering commitment translates into every area of life.

Larry’s story proves that legacy isn’t about the accolades on your wall – it’s about inspiring others to dream bigger than they ever thought possible, one conversation at a time.