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Life Of Play

Life Of Play

De : Israel Cannan
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 Israel Cannan is a storyteller, brand builder, entrepreneur and most importantly, a dad and husband. After failing high school, Israel fell into a career as an actor - landing a role on Home & Away and starring in a feature film that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. At 23, he was offered the Hollywood dream by one of the worlds biggest agencies… and chose to walk away. Instead, he picked up a guitar and spent years writing songs, touring, and couch-surfing around the world supporting artists like Passenger, Bastille, and Ben Howard. His music eventually found its way into film and television, scoring campaigns for brands including Google and Great Northern Brewing Co. Through every chapter of his life, one thing remained constant: a love for storytelling. That passion eventually led him to trade his guitar case for a camera. After thousands of hours teaching himself how to film, edit, direct, and market, Israel began helping companies around the world tell stories that actually drive results. Since then he has served as Global Marketing Director for a $20M+ company, co-founded and sold multiple businesses, directed an award-winning documentary (Fish Out Of Water), and built Better Brands - a boutique storytelling agency helping purpose-driven companies grow through strategy, video, and digital marketing. On this podcast, Israel sits down with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, and deep thinkers to explore the ideas behind building a meaningful life and meaningful work. Because building a great business isn’t just about strategy. It’s about curiosity, courage, creativity, and the willingness to take an unconventional path. This podcast is a space to explore the intersection of storytelling, business, creativity, family, and personal growth - and to learn from the people who are brave enough to build something that matters.Copyright 2026 Israel Cannan
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  • Finding Flow with Ace Buchan: Achieving goals, Re-inventing Yourself & Parenting Young Athletes.

    Finding Flow with Ace Buchan: Achieving goals, Re-inventing Yourself & Parenting Young Athletes.
    Apr 7 2026

    What does it really mean to find flow in life?

    In the first episode of A Life of Play, Israel Cannan sits down with former professional surfer Ace Buchan to explore the mindset behind peak performance, navigating life after elite sport, and the deeper philosophy of living with purpose.

    Ace spent years competing on the World Surf League Championship Tour, chasing waves across the globe and learning what it takes to perform at the highest level. But like many elite athletes, his journey has also involved reinvention - transitioning from professional sport into business, family life, and raising the next generation.

    In this conversation, Ace shares what surfing taught him about focus, resilience, and the elusive state of flow - the feeling when everything clicks and time seems to disappear.

    We also dive into the challenges of parenting young athletes, supporting kids with big dreams, and helping them develop confidence without losing the joy of play.

    This episode is about more than sport.

    It’s about learning how to navigate ambition, identity, and the different seasons of life.

    In this episode we explore:

    • The psychology of flow state and peak performance

    • What professional surfing teaches you about risk and resilience

    • Reinventing yourself after a competitive career

    • The balance between discipline and joy in sport

    • Parenting and supporting young athletes with big dreams

    • Why curiosity and play might be the key to a meaningful life

    About A Life of Play

    Hosted by storyteller and entrepreneur Israel Cannan, A Life of Play explores the mindset of people who have chosen an unconventional path - athletes, entrepreneurs, creatives and thinkers who are building meaningful lives through curiosity, courage and creativity.

    New episodes explore the intersection of performance, storytelling, business, family and personal growth.
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