One Step Beyond: The Cadence Leadership Podcast

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by the Founder of Timeless Coffee, RJ Leimpeter. In this episode, we talk about: • Unwavering consistency• Putting yourself in other shoes• Not being everyone’s friend• How the word “vegan” can be scary• Getting more seats at the table• And much more! Connect with RJ on Instagram and his Website. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram. Never lo...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Chief Financial Officer at LevelTen Energy, Ross Trenary. In this episode, we talk about: • Respecting someone’s response• Business gatekeeping• Showing up as the same person• Contempt V.S. curiosity of authority• Becoming confident in yourself• And much more! Connect with Ross on LinkedIn. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagram. Never lose...

These are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high-impact info you can digest and apply a bit quicker than our regular podcast episodes. On today’s episode, Aram discusses the “Three D’s” of self-care. We talk about how discipline, distraction, and disruption, and how those pillars play a part in our own m...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Vice President of Lifestyle Marketing at Liquid Death Mountain Water, Steve “Stix” Nilsen. In this episode, we talk about: • Hiding in the shadows of big companies• How valuable time is• The anti-bullshit mentality• The problem with plastic• Sensing someone’s energy• And much more! Connect with Stix on Instagram and LinkedIn. Connect with Aram on...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by tattoo artist and owner of Adventure Tattoo in Nashville, Chad Koeplinger. In this episode, we talk about: • Letting things go• The changes in the tattoo industry• Empowering your employees• The importance of confidence• Going with the moment• And much more! Connect with Chad on Instagram and his website. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagr...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by apparel and footwear industry veteran, Jon Sinko. In this episode, we talk about: • The importance of collaboration• The power of the DIY mentality• Declaring when you’re not finished• The infectious nature of passion• Connecting the dots of different subcultures• And much more! Connect with Jon on Instagram and LinkedIn. Connect with Aram on Lin...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Jason Wubs, Chief Executive Officer at Westland Insurance Group Ltd. In this episode, we talk about: • The satisfaction in building something• Selling Your Vision• Being ruthless with your time• Making your place of work cool• Unnecessary pressure on leaders• And much more! Connect with Jason on LinkedIn. Connect with Aram on LinkedIn and Instagr...

Jake Conroy joins us on this episode of One Step Beyond. Being someone who’s been a leader in animal rights activism, Jake shares his many years of experience and how he’s seen the movement shift and evolve over the years. In addition to his on-the-ground activism work, Jake also runs his own YouTube channel titled “The Cranky Vegan”. This conversation asks the important questions of how do we mak...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Brian Flynn, Founder & Owner of Hybrid Design and Super7. Brian talks with us about what pivotal moments and lessons he learned growing up helped Super7 come to be, and how staying in your own lane is the strategy to building something impactful and meaningful. This episode is for anyone who’s a fan of Brian’s toys, but also anyone who’s buil...

Welcome to the all new Cadence Sprint. These are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high-impact info you can digest and apply in under 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Aram discusses tone setting and how we properly can set the tone. He talks about the amount of time it takes to set the tone, recognizing c...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Michael Strait, Commercial Leader and Author of his recent book “Shame, Fear And Sh!t.” Michael and Aram go deep on men’s mental health, and how to understand our pain so we can overcome it. This discussion hits hard and leaves no stone unturned. I want to warn that some of our conversation does address early life sexual assault. So if you’re som...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Taylor Hunt, a teacher of Ashtanga Yoga as well as the Executive Director at Trini Foundation. This is a very authentic and honest interview about recovery, how your calling can appear in unexpected ways, and how being yourself is the only way. Taylor shares how yoga was the catalyst to dealing with his past, and how his practice allowed him to t...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re joined by Christopher McGarrel, Founder and President of ManDem Cycling Club. Christopher’s cycling club is based in the heart of Toronto and is making significant waves in the cycling community. What started as a joke to Chris, resonated with many individuals who have either been cycling for years, or have been wanting to get on a bike for a long time. Th...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re are joined by Alex Awn, Head of UX at Bosch. Alex and Aram have a fun conversation about the bridges between business, and Dungeons and Dragons. This conversation is for those who are ready to level up their leadership skills. In this episode, we talk about: • Expecting and extending trust • The power of diversity • How design is communication • Short term...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re are joined by Scott Veldhoen, tattoo artist and owner of Eternal Image Tattoo in Calgary. Scott specializes in custom tattooing and started running his own business at an early age. As many small businesses, including Eternal Image, have been affected greatly by this pandemic, Scott shares how he’s navigated the ever-changing seas. Scott and Aram also disc...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re are joined by Mitchell Scott, Co-Founder & CEO of The Very Good Food Company. This is a fruitful conversation around the growing interest of plant-based eating in our world. Mitchell tells us how the company started, how they scaled their business, and the shifts they’ve seen in taste and awareness around veganism. We are also joined by Cadence’s own,...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, we’re honoured to bring on Denaun (aka Mr. Porter, Kon Artis). Denaun is a Grammy-winning producer, rapper, and composer. He’s worked with the likes of Eminem,  50 Cent, Snoop Dogg, Proof, DMX, and hundreds more. Denaun and Aram connected on what it’s like to be artists in a world dominated by business, while also discussing the role of mental health in the live...

On today’s podcast, we are joined by Armand Majidi, drummer of the legendary punk band, Sick Of It All. Armand shares his upbringing and discovery of hardcore music as he was coming to America from Iran. As his band grew over several years, the possibility of his passion becoming profitable started to become real and attainable. As many of the counterpart groups he would play with did not take tha...

Welcome to the all new Cadence Sprint. These are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high impact info you can digest and apply in under 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Aram discusses the difference between instruction and coaching. We have driving instructors, but we have hockey coaches. What’s the differe...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, Crystal Pak joins Aram to discuss anti-racist leadership. As an anti-racist activist, Crystal shares her experiences from a number of different community and corporate groups that amplify the voices of marginalized people. In addition to being the Community Outreach Chair at Alaska Airlines, Crystal also volunteers with the NAACP, focusing on digital disparity i...

This week on One Step Beyond, Aram is joined by Tyler Spangler, a freelance graphic designer currently based in Seattle, WA. Tyler has something to prove, and he’s not about to stop trying just because he got his point across. Honing his craft between shifts at the surf shop, he tells Aram about countless hours spent cold-emailing companies offering his design service, booking punk shows at his sh...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, Aram is joined by John LaCroix – Walmart’s Creative Director. John knows how to hustle, and it easy to see when you hear even a portion of his career path. From an early age, he was wholesaling candy and marking it up on the playground. When he found punk, he found the soundtrack to his life of chasing danger. Through his time in the band Ten Yard Fight, he foun...

On this episode of One Step Beyond, Aram is joined by Jayme Boucher, the Marketplace Manager at Roll 20. Jayme’s insight into the world of play is not only informative, but inspiring. Why is it that children are encouraged to play as much as possible, yet we lose that priority as we age? Jayme described play as muscle – one that gets harder and harder to use the less we exercise it. The play defic...

Welcome to the all new Cadence Sprint. These are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high impact info you can digest and apply in under 10 minutes. On today’s episode, Aram discusses a corner of dialogue that many struggle with, whether they know it or not: Answering questions effectively. When answering q...

Welcome to the all new Cadence Sprint. These are short burst episodes tackling bite-sized leadership lessons. Each sprint covers a topic that Aram is passionate about and offers high impact info you can digest and apply in under 10 minutes. Today’s episode is all about understanding our interests, hobbies and passions and to help you envision where best to invest your energy. Connect with Aram on...