The Calgary Sessions

Episode 40 was a family affair! My cousin Cory Rokosh sits down to chat about growing up in hockey, testing out post secondary, sliding with the national bobsled team, running a successful painting business and a legacy project for his brother.  Having a family member on the show made this one extra special. I had no idea our paths were so similar. www.instagram.com/howrokierolls www.instagra...

Tyler Sloan is a hard working business owner and retired NHL player. The boys chat about growing up in Calgary, investing his heart and soul into hockey, dealing with the emotional rollercoaster of being a professional athlete and the transition into the business world. www.sloansafety.com

Rob Bolton is the owner of Big Sky BBQ! If you love Texas style BBQ you need to visit this gem just south of Calgary. The fellas chat about growing up on a farm, working in sales and the work ethic and passion it takes to succeed in the restaurant business. www.bigskybbq.ca

Maggie Hall is a well-travelled artist whose inspiration derives from many touchpoints in the world including your favourite pop-culture icons. Maggie tells tales of traveling the world and developing a unique perspective on personal branding using NFTs over the pandemic. www.lovemaggiehall.com

Paul McGrath is a professional photographer shooting weddings, corporate and the Alberta Ballet. He transitioned from working in fashion when he picked up a camera and began to take shots. Paul's creativity behind the lens also extends to construction, where he built The Calgary Sessions studio in the early 90s. www.pmgimage.com

Mak London is a professional singer, international model, interior designer and newly branded talk show host. Mak is a passionate entrepreneur who uses her brand to empower women. Mak shares how she moved from Poland and grew up in Canada. www.maklondonmusic.com

Paula Worthington is an adventurous entrepreneur who started her own public relations business, Worthington PR & Story. Paula has been a lifelong storyteller and developed her passion for writing while traveling. Join us for episode 34 as Paula explains how movement meditation brings clarity to her work. www.worthingtonpr.com

Peter Hockenhull is a born and raised Calgarian. As a little kid, Peter was captivated by endurance sports, which led him to become an accomplished amateur cyclist. His passion for adventures brought him to become the Adventure Audio Podcast and Everesting podcast host. www.adventureaudiopodcast.com

Professional entertainer, magician, entrepreneur and the unofficial mayor of Bragg Creek, Baruch Laskin, shares his unique perspective on building community. Baruch demonstrates patience and perseverance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with a new business on the horizon. www.staylaskin.com

Haley is an accomplished athlete with an impressive marketing/branding background. We spoke about her path to the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, school, building her brand and supporting her father through her transgender transition. www.haleydaniels.ca

Doug Rawlyk is a master carpenter and the owner of Rawlyk Developments in Calgary, AB. Through sheer determination and hard work, Doug's craftsmanship positioned him at the top of Alberta's custom home building industry. One of Doug's other passions is water skiing! His love of this sport took him across North America competing at local and national events. www.rawlyk.com

Kyle Shewfelt embodies the epitome of Canadian athletic values. He is a champion of authenticity and humility. We're honoured to have had Kyle join us for our favourite session yet! www.kyleshewfeltgymnastics.com

Sideshow Sid is a legendary DJ who has blessed Calgary's music scene for over 30 years. Over the generations, Sid witnessed how the arts and their audiences have changed. Tune into this unbelievable episode to experience Sid's unique perspective. www.cjsw.com/program/diggin-in-the-crates

Jonathan Howell is a second-generation business owner at Banbury Lane. He began working with his dad from an early age, who taught him the value of hard work. Join Jonathan and Jeff and discover the story of one of Calgary’s most notable brands. www.banburylane.com

Alena Jenkins is a burgeoning cannabis entrepreneur and professional photographer from Calgary, AB. On episode 26, Alena shares how artistry and Canadian cannabis culture have shaped her life. Her business FivePoint Cannabis in Bridgeland, is a force for good and carries on a legacy of positive advocacy that was started at the 420 marches in Vancouver, B.C.  www.fivepointcannabis.ca

Catriona Le May Doan stops by for episode 25 of The Calgary Sessions! The only way to explain how much of an impact Catriona has made in Canadian sport is to call her a legend! Four time Olympian, two time gold medalist, Olympic record holder, Canadian flag bearer, Three time Canadian athlete of the year, motivational speaker,  Olympic primetime host, Canadian Sports Hall of Fame member, 2022...

Aaron Ellard stops by for Episode 24 of The Calgary Sessions! Aaron is a creative, hard working and passionate entrepreneur. His background includes a long history in the restaurant industry, an art gallery on 17th, launching events, pasta and working in the creative world. www.thisismonitor.com www.pastalamano.com

Mike Pigot (AKA Chef Pigot) sits down for Episode 23 of The Calgary Sessions. Chef Pigot is a creative, hard working, passionate entrepreneur! With over 18 years in the industry, he's done everything. We chat about growing up sports, getting his first restaurant gig at 16, working in corporate organizations and deciding to create his own brand and businesses. www.chefpigot.com

Laval St. Germain sits down for Episode 22 and blows Jeff's mind! He is the only Canadian to have climbed Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen, the only person to have climbed and skied Iraq's highest peak, and the holder of the fastest ever crossing of the North Atlantic Ocean by solo ocean row boat from mainland North America to mainland Europe. He has also climbed the highest pe...

Jason Seitanidis stops by for Episode 21 of The Calgary Sessions! He's the owner/operator of Matador Pizza & Steakhouse in NW Calgary. Old school Calgarians will know the name Matador Pizza because it's been in Varsity since 1976! The boys chat about the family business, the restaurant industry, connections and staying in your lane. This was a fun chat with a great human! www.matadorpizza.com

Steve Wheatcroft sits down for Episode 20 of The Calgary Sessions! He's currently the CEO of Urban Life Solutions which provides year round services in landscape design, construction, maintenance, and snow & ice control. The boys sit down to talk about school, growing up in an entrepreneurial family, a 1967 GMC, spray painting trucks, vision and culture. His business story goes back to 1989 wh...

Jade Alberts is passionate about Startups, Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses! Jade is the founder of Peer Guidance which is a Purpose Before Profit group that guides startups through the challenges they face as they go from inception to expansion. The boys talk about sports, hot dogs and business experiences. Episode 19 was a great conversation with a like minded business owner! www.peerguidanc...

David Brunning is an extremely talented artist with a level of creativity that is off the charts. From art to clothing to painting bikes, his skills are truly special. The boys chat about graffiti, trading art for Fruit Roll-Ups and the day it all changed. Jeff has been waiting to get David on the show for a long time which made Episode 18 special! www.davidbrunning.com

Tony Migliarese is a restaurant person! It's in his DNA. Currently, he owns and operates Pizzaface and D.O.P. The fellas chat about his Italian heritage, the family business and his passion for Calgary. Episode 17 was an interesting conversation with a great storyteller. www.pizzafaceyyc.com www.dopyyc.com

Joanna Magik Majcherkiewicz is a passionate, talented and driven person! From snowboarding, to business owner to DJ, she checked all three boxes on the Calgary Sessions. Episode 16 of The Calgary Sessions was a great chat with a very engaging person! www.joannamagik.com