What does it mean to truly find your voice?
In this powerful and inspiring episode of the Real English Conversations Podcast, Curtis sits down with his longtime high school friend Lance Cardinal, an internationally recognized Indigenous artist, television host, entrepreneur, actor, comedian, cultural ambassador, and member of the Bigstone Cree Nation.
For English learners, language is about much more than grammar and vocabulary. It's about identity, confidence, self-expression, and connecting with the world around you.
Lance shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Calling Lake, Alberta, to becoming one of Canada's most recognized Indigenous artists and cultural educators. Together, Curtis and Lance explore confidence, creativity, language learning, Indigenous culture, reconciliation, storytelling, and the importance of embracing who you are.
Whether you're learning English, building confidence, pursuing a dream, or simply looking for inspiration, this conversation will leave you with a new perspective on finding your voice and sharing it with the world.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
✅ Why confidence comes from embracing who you are
✅ How creativity can help you overcome self-doubt
✅ The connection between language, identity, and culture
✅ Why preserving Indigenous languages matters
✅ What learning Cree taught Lance about communication
✅ The story behind the Edmonton Oilers Indigenous Turtle Island logo
✅ How Indigenous art helps create understanding and reconciliation
✅ The mindset habits that helped Lance overcome adversity
✅ Why celebrating your small wins builds long-term confidence
✅ Practical advice for English learners who are afraid to speak
Memorable Topics From This Conversation
🎨 Creativity Builds Confidence
Lance explains how creativity helped him overcome insecurity and find his place in the world. He shares why confidence isn't something you're born with—it's something you build through action, self-reflection, and celebrating your progress.
🪶 Preserving Indigenous Languages
Lance discusses his journey learning Cree as an adult, why many Indigenous languages are at risk of disappearing, and why preserving language means preserving culture, identity, and history.
🏒 The Edmonton Oilers Indigenous Logo
Learn the fascinating story behind Lance's iconic Turtle Island logo created for the Edmonton Oilers Indigenous Celebration Night and what it represents for Indigenous communities across Canada.
🌎 The Guinness World Record Solar Panel Mural
Lance shares the story behind "The Land We Share," the Guinness World Record-winning solar panel mural in downtown Edmonton that brings together Indigenous and Chinese cultural symbolism through art.
🤝 Reconciliation Through Understanding
Lance offers a thoughtful perspective on reconciliation, cultural understanding, and how Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities can move forward together through learning, healing, and meaningful conversations.
🗣️ A Message for English Learners
One of the most powerful messages in this episode is that your voice matters—even if your English isn't perfect. Communication is about connection, not perfection.
Connect with Lance Cardinal
🌐 Website https://www.soulflamecreativeservices.com
📸 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lancecardinalofficial
📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lance.cardinal.90
🎵 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@lancecardinalofficial
💼 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cardinal-3a66b6109/
📺 Indigenous Art Adventures Available on APTN and online platforms
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