From hospital night shifts to international stardom with Glass Tiger, Alan Frew has lived many lives. But behind the fame, awards, and sold-out arenas, Alan’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and a relentless commitment to creativity. In this deeply personal conversation, Alan shares how identity shifts under the weight of stardom, the life lessons that shaped his book The Action Sandwich, and why acceptance, loyalty, and creativity have been his guiding principles through adversity—including a stroke that nearly ended his career.
This episode blends music, meaning, and money in ways that illuminate the human side of success. For anyone navigating life transitions or wondering what “success” really means, Alan offers timeless insights that will stay with you long after the episode ends.
Alan Frew is the iconic frontman of Glass Tiger, a Grammy-nominated, Juno Award–winning Canadian rock band known for timeless hits like Don’t Forget Me (When I’m Gone). Beyond the stage, Alan is a painter, writer, speaker, and the author of The Action Sandwich, a book that distills his philosophy of receptivity, desire, belief, intention, action, and passion into a practical recipe for living. After surviving a stroke in 2015, Alan continues to inspire through music, storytelling, and a commitment to creativity in all its forms.
