Some Assembly Required

After leaving a successful career at GQ in London, comedian James Mullinger moved to New Brunswick for a better quality of life, not a bigger career. Then he built a comedy following from the ground up, one grassroots show at a time.

In this episode of Some Assembly Required, host Candace Carnahan talks with James about starting over, redefining success, and how small shows in vineyards, schools, and community halls grew through word of mouth. They also swap stories about Atlantic Canada, British culture, and the language differences that can lead to some very funny misunderstandings.

What is Some Assembly Required?

Some Assembly Required is hosted by renowned motivational speaker and workplace safety advocate Candace Carnahan, an inspirational individual who turned personal tragedy into global impact after losing her leg in a workplace incident while being very young. Now, Candace is stepping beyond the safety stage to have deeper conversations about what it really means to rebuild after life takes you apart.

With her signature mix of grit, humor, and heart, Candace sits down with everyday people and extraordinary changemakers to explore the unexpected lessons hidden in life’s messiest moments. Whether it’s a setback, a pivot, or just the weight of the daily grind, Some Assembly Required is about finding the pieces that still fit and building something even better than before.

If you're looking for real talk, meaningful stories, and inspiring takeaways you can use in your own life, this is the podcast for you.