Business by the Book is back! An incredible evening of networking, learning, and discovering how faith can inspire and transform our work and business lives. In this episode we're excited to interview David Robtertson & John Neate.

David Robertson – Canadian chef with 20 years of experience, is known for his culinary expertise and passion for teaching. He has won numerous awards, including a Gold medal at the 1996 Culinary Olympics. David opened the Dirty Apron Cooking School with his wife Sara.

John Neate – John founded JJ Bean Coffee Roasters in 1996 after starting his coffee career in 1979. From a small outlet on Granville Island, JJ Bean has grown into a prominent coffee chain in Vancouver and Toronto, known for its premium coffee and its commitment to customer service.

Pastor Chris Karuhije from Coastal Church shares his story of how his family escaped the Rwandan genocide

At the height of his career, Michael Franzese was one of New York’s most feared mafia bosses for the Columbo crime family. Considered the biggest money earner for the mob since Al Capone, Mr. Franzese will share his life and the incredible transformation that no one expected.

As the daughter of missionaries, Jenny Konkin started her life on the mission field and naturally inherited the gift of caring for the broken, lonely and forgotten from her parents.

For now almost 20 years Canadian born David Robertson has successfully pursued a career in the culinary industry, building a strong reputation as a passionate engaging chef and an excellent and inspiring tutor.

Jonathan was raised in the small Japanese coastal town of Kanazawa, on the edge of the Japan Sea during the rapid economic growth of the 1960s. Having attended boarding school in Tokyo in the 70s and University in Los Angeles in the 80s, he gained a broad perspective, which pointed in the direction of the business world.

Gordon Pennington is the Founder of Burning Media Group and serves as its Managing Director. Mr. Pennington began his career on Wall Street developing marketing communications for institutional investors and the emerging electronic banking services sector for Citicorp and serving as a consultant to both Chase Manhattan Bank and J.P. Morgan Bank.

Dan’s education includes graduation from the Arrow School of Leadership in 2011 and he speaks to numerous organizations on leadership and current financial events. He is an advocate for Child Adoption and has spoken about this at the Canadian Parliament.

Tara Teng is a Blogger, TV host, Miss World Canada 2012, TEDx Speaker, and works with various organizations around the world to combat gender-based violence and human trafficking.

Since 2005, Woon Ai has been managing portfolios for private clients at RBC Dominion Securities. She has a very strong investment track record and is appreciated for her thoughtful approach to wealth management.

Managing Director & CEO, Burning Media Group As a business thought-leader and creative genius, Gordon Pennington is the former Director of Marketing for Tommy Hilfiger.