The fishing trip
A quiet Saturday, three old friends, and a borrowed set of fishing poles. We didn’t catch a thing, but somehow, everything changed.
Stephen Boudreau serves as Chief Marketing Officer at Avid. For over two decades, he has helped nonprofits leverage the digital space to grow their impact. To that end, Stephen co-founded RaiseDonors, a platform that provides nonprofits with technology and experiences that remove barriers to successful online fundraising. He is semi-retired rec-league soccer player, audiobook enthusiast, and the heavily-disputed UNO champion of his household.
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The greatest game that never should’ve happened
Two kids, three giants, one miracle shot—and a story that’s somehow still true. Probably.
Please hold, I’m unlearning myself
The real work of leadership isn’t doing more, it’s unlearning the habits that once made you feel indispensable.
My favorite albums
An ode to the albums that defined growing up, falling in love, and finding meaning. Part memoir, part mixtape, all heart.
I read the entire book with my ears
Some people turn pages. I fold towels. Either way, the story gets in there.
The Oilers guy
Hope, heartbreak, and a 28-point lead. Pretty much my coming-of-age story.
My favorite movies
A personal tour of the movies that swept me away, broke me open, and reminded me why I love film in the first place.
Am I annoying to work with? (and other leadership lessons)
A story about trust, control, and the fine line between being helpful and being insufferable.
I chose Everton, and other terrible life decisions
A love story about loyalty, suffering, and the kind of hope that really should’ve learned its lesson by now.
Songs worth waiting for
Once upon a penny, you could order twelve CDs through the mail and feel rich. A love letter to music, patience, and the lost art of waiting for joy.