Ted Schredd

Hi there. I am a Canadian Adventurer who blatantly dislikes being cold. I have always had a curious side to me and for most of my life I have been curious about how to enjoy life and have fun. Over the years I have had a wide range of interesting jobs that have shaped who I am. Read below to find out more.

My purpose in life is to Get Inspired and Pass It On. To me there is nothing more rewarding than mentoring, helping, or inspiring someone who then goes out and does the same for other people. I believe that we will make a positive change in this world by getting people tuned into what inspires them. Once they get clarity, it is up to the rest of us to support and encourage those people to act on whatever that inspiration is. Something magic happens when people find their inspiration, they positively affect everyone that comes into contact with them. One inspired soul can light thousands and thousands of candles. My mission now is to get as many of those inspired people into an online community that works together to help the world to, “Get Inspired and Pass It On. “

About ten years ago I lost a brother to cancer and it really shook me. It was totally unexpected and swift. At that moment I decided that I wasn’t going to get hit with that death surprise thing without having the time of my life. So I sold all my stuff and went wandering. Mostly I have been in Lake Atitlan in Guatemala, Tucson, Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon and then I dip into Canada in the summertime when the snow is long gone. And no I don't plan to settle down anytime soon.

I am a nature addict and would live outside all the time if I could. I love to hike, bike and take pictures in nature every opportunity I get. I specifically like Tucson because of the amazing cycling and sunny skies that are always available.

So here are a few of my work highlights.

PUBLISHING FRENZY

Since my first two books were published before the internet was a thing, I thought it would be wonderful to republish them so that those of you who don't know about these fantastic books you can enjoy them. Even though I am publishing the new SmartAss Buddha book I am also bringing back to life my other two book gems. And I am REALLY excited about it!

GUATEMALA WRITING RETREAT

I figured that if I was going to write a book about inspiration, I needed to unleash my verbage in an inspiring location. I have always wanted to write a book in a warm, faraway place so I headed to Guatemala for the SmartAss Buddha Project. I ended up in a quaint little apartment called Luna Azul that had a rooftop deck nestled in between the volcanoes on the shores of Lake Atitlan. (see photo)

My office was surrounded by coffee plants, mango trees, tropical birds, and had a stunning 360-degree view of the lake including all the geographical elements that hold it in place. I survived on fresh fruit and vegetable juice and was electrified every morning with the most amazing lattes I have ever tasted.

But it wasn’t all fun and games. I had to deal with regular power outages, earthquakes, being chased by hungry street dogs, and sloth-like Internet speed, but the good news is that all those experiences only intensified my sarcasm skills. Between the locals, the views, the fruit, coffee and an ideal location to create, I was able to stay focused and happy to write the SmartAss Buddha. 


BIG BIKE RIDE NUMBER 3

I cycled from Summerland, BC to Los Angeles, California in 2009 just for the fun of it. It took about six weeks to cycle the 2500 km to Los Angeles.

FUN RESEARCHER

I set up a website to promote the Grandma knows the F Word Book and the internet went crazy over Discoverfun.com. Through Google Ad placement on the website, I was able to create a healthy passive income. This gave me the ability to "Research Fun" activities, people and places and then write about and photograph my experiences. I have to say it was not the worst gig in the world

CORPORATE SPEAKING

I have given multiple presentations across Western Canada on How to Have More Fun in Life. Through stories, pictures and videos I had audiences laughing and rethinking the direction of their life. I found speaking in the Corporate World extremely stressful and never derived great joy in the process. I guess when your goal is to get everybody to quit their job and live his or her life on their own terms; the corporate world will tend to avoid you.

AUTHORED GRANDMA KNOWS THE F WORD

I had a blast writing and promoting this book about a. I garnered lots of press including three appearances on National Talk Shows.

TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHER

I was hired to shoot amenities at numerous resorts throughout Canada, United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. I shot hundreds of thousands of images of hotel rooms, swimming pools, restaurants and local tourist attractions. It was a challenging gig but the perks were truly amazing. Numerous times I had to pinch myself as I ordered another plate of coconut prawns while shooting on the beach.

BREAKFAST TV SHOW HOST/PRODUCER


I was hired to help launch Vancouver Television and take it on the air. I was the host/producer of the "Live" on location portion of the Morning Breakfast Show.


My responsibilities included:

Booking and screening guests

Scouting locations

Live on the street reports Monday to Friday for Vancouver Breakfast Show

Highlights:

*Broadcasting Live with the most talented creative team I have ever experienced.

*Was blacklisted by the RCMP at the APEC conference for dancing on the press tables.


*Left to carry the entire show on remote location until further notice while studio was being evacuated because of a fire alarm.

* Interviewing Leslie Nielsen, Tommy Chong, Super Dave Osborne, Wolfe Blitzer, Peter Jennings and more.

BIG BICYCLE TRIP NUMBER TWO

Sponsored by Powerbar, ASAMA bicycles and Ryder Sunglasses, I set off on a four-country bike tour 
of England, Thailand, New Zealand and Australia. This six month, ten thousand kilometer bike tour was another challenge, which toughened my butt and gave me some wonderful and unpredictable experiences.

Highlights:

*Unknowingly took amphetamines while heat stroked and continued to ride


*Attacked by Kangaroo - Pretty Beach, South of Sydney, Australia


*Christmas on an Emu Farm


*Ruined Christmas Dinner for twenty people


*Camera was stolen by a monkey and had to wrestle it back from him


AUTHOR - THE CYCLING ADVENTURES OF COCONUT HEAD

My first book chronicled the tales of my 8000-mile bicycle ride around North America. The Coconut Head book is about following your heart and had a huge impact on the launch of my writing and broadcasting career. The book shares the tales of my crazy experiences and all the characters I encountered on the road.

RADIO TRAFFIC REPORTER ON A BICYCLE

With no broadcasting experience or training, I pitched to the Program Director at Z-95.3 FM, Brad Phillips to create a new job position. Brad went for it and for the next two years I cycled over 12,500 miles (20,000 KM), reporting traffic from the streets of Vancouver as the World’s First Radio Traffic Reporter on A Bicycle.

Some of the Live Radio Bits:


*Going in sewer and then popping out to see if I can see my shadow on Groundhog Day


*Live Bike police ride along


*Chasing a helium-filled inflatable sheep sex toy across the city


*Live from Mazatlan Mexico


*Asking a listener to steal someone’s breakfast at McDonalds for $50


*Shaving my back and having listeners guess how many cups of hair was collected


*Listeners shooting cream donuts with a hockey stick at my head win Vancouver Canucks tickets

* And dozens more

Here is a note from the best boss I have ever had:

“In the early days of Z95.3 FM in Vancouver we wanted to do traffic reports with a twist. Every other station had planes or choppers with reporters and we had Ted on his bike! He was very entertaining and it became a big part of our station.”


Brad Phillips


General Manager

Corus Entertainment

BICYCLE FROM VANCOUVER CANADA to KEY WEST, FLORIDA and BACK!

With $160, no experience, no camping equipment and a piece of crap mountain bike; I rode from Vancouver BC, to San Diego, east to Key West Florida, north to Montreal PQ, and back to Vancouver.


Highlights:


*Left Vancouver with a Canadian girl and returned with a nurse from Texas.


*Created a best selling book, The Cycling Adventures of Coconut Head.


* Inspired to me to become an author, illustrator and professional broadcaster.

*Over 300 Media appearances promoting positive reasons to be environmentally friendly.

SELF- EMPLOYED SKIING VIDEOGRAPHER

Without knowing how to ski, I decided to move to Lake Louise and start a small business. I created holiday videos capturing individuals, friends and families on vacation. After getting lectured by the marketing director of the ski hill that nobody wants to have videos of themselves on vacation, I got out of town and headed to Vancouver. I continued to shoot on Grouse Mountain, Seymour Ski Area, Whistler and interior BC

FRISBEE INSTRUCTOR

Yes, it’s true. I ran a program to teach 10-12 year olds how to play Freestyle Frisbee. Once the kids learned some skills, the top performers amongst them were sent to Florida for the North American Championships. I am not lying, it was my job and I was paid for it. I sincerely don't remember the High School counselor mentioning this as a career opportunity.