Whether you are a parent or a professional who works with children, you undoubtedly have a desire to inspire the young people in your life.
Chris Tompkins — host of the Shaping Our World podcast — is a 20-plus-year veteran of youth development, both on the front lines and through leading Muskoka Woods as the organization’s CEO.
He’s also a dad!
Shaping Our World is a podcast that invites you into a conversation that will leave you more confident in inspiring and understanding the young people in your life.
Want to listen now?
Here are our recent episodes:

Parenting Across Cultures with Dr. Susan Chuang
Dr. Susan Chuang joins Shaping Our World to share insights on parenting, child development, family communication, and supporting kids’ mental health across cultures.

Jael Richardson on Storytelling, Identity, and Representation
Award-winning author Jael Richardson joins Chris Tompkins on Shaping Our World to talk about storytelling, representation, and identity. From her father’s legacy to her own work, Jael shares how books shape empathy, belonging, and the next generation of youth.