Overarch Podcast

Duane Barg farmed for 28 years -- third generation, bought into the family operation at 19, ran it until the economics of reinvestment made the decision for him. What he did not expect was that the hardest part of starting over would not be leaving the farm. It would be a grammar exam. In this episode, Duane talks about the reality of dairy farming (high asset, near-zero cash flow), what it takes...

Nelson Soh is a CPA, keynote speaker, two-time author, and financial literacy educator who’s reached over a million people with his message: you don’t need to be rich to build wealth, you just need to start. In this conversation, Atlee and Nelson trace the full arc - from cold-calling ad sales and nearly getting expelled from university, to building a generational wealth plan and teaching a six-ye...

Vrushali Khot didn't plan her career, she survived it, then fell in love with it. A pediatric physiotherapist running a mobile clinic in Chilliwack, BC, Vrushali takes Atlee through a journey that wound from India to New Zealand to rural Australia and finally to Canada, shaped by restlessness, honesty, and the stubborn decision to keep going. She talks about nearly leaving physiotherapy, writing a...

Owen McBride has been in sports his whole life. He started coaching soccer at 12, launched a private coaching business at 16, and is now the CEO of Sportified - a tech company designed to support the facilitators who are actually on the ground with kids every day. This conversation covers the full arc: the early coaching gigs on the North Shore, building Private Coaching Collective while playing u...

What happens when you realize the path you chose isn’t the right one? In this episode of the Overarch Podcast, Jack Webber shares his journey from pursuing a degree in kinesiology to walking away from it, after just one day on the job, and ultimately finding his calling as a professional firefighter. We dive into: The reality of becoming a firefighter Why quitting can sometimes be the right move T...

Amanda Sarich is a clinical counsellor who specializes in complex PTSD and early childhood trauma. Her path to private practice was anything but planned, from Tim Hortons in small-town BC to suicide crisis lines, domestic violence shelters, and years of advanced trauma training before she ever hung her own shingle. In this conversation, Amanda walks through the emotional reality of sitting with pe...

In this episode of OverArch , I sit down with Tanya Maahs for a really honest conversation about career pivots, burnout, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and what it means to start over when life doesn’t go in a straight line. Tanya shares how her path took her through early jobs, the wedding industry, photography, automotive sales, leadership, and eventually into real estate - all while raising a fa...

Careers aren’t built in straight lines - they’re shaped by moments. In this episode, Matt Young shares the defining experiences that shaped his path, from early adversity and mentorship to building businesses and challenging the youth sports system. We explore: The power of mentorship Why adversity drives growth What’s broken in youth sports How purpose can guide your career This is a conversation...

n this episode of OverArch, Neel Deshpande shares how his early interest in computers led him into engineering, telecom, and a career in technology that has spanned multiple countries. From growing up in India to studying in New Zealand, working in Australia, and eventually settling in Canada, Neel reflects on the decisions, opportunities, and life moments that shaped his path. We also talk about...

What happens when someone tells you you’re not good at math - and you decide to prove them wrong? In this episode of the OverArch Podcast , Atlee sits down with Oliver Kerr , a civil engineering student about to graduate and start the next chapter of his life studying transportation systems in Scotland. Oliver shares the early moments that shaped his path - from his first job working at a marina a...

Dr. Ciera Fox’s career path was anything but conventional. Before becoming a naturopathic doctor, she worked more than 25 different jobs , struggled with direction, and was later diagnosed with ADHD. Everything changed when she became a mother and decided to pursue university while raising her daughter. In this episode of the OverArch Podcast , Ciera shares the turning points that shaped her life...

Dr. Oly Eichstadt practiced dentistry for 42 years, but his story started long before the dental chair. From delivering newspapers in a thunderstorm at 11 years old… To chopping firewood for five cents a log… To become a classical pianist just so he could go skiing… This episode is about discipline, delayed gratification, mentorship, pressure, excellence, and what it really takes to build a meanin...

Nick Baer has spent 23 years in real estate, but his story is about much more than buying and selling homes. From teaching English in Argentina to building a successful career in London, Nick eventually made the difficult decision to leave everything behind and move to Canada with his young family. In this episode, we explore: – Taking risks without a clear plan – Starting over in a new country –...

Colten Russell’s career didn’t follow a straight line. He started as a teenage machinist apprentice, nearly joined Tesla, considered law school, and ultimately became a Director of Engineering leading a growing manufacturing team. In this episode of OverArch, we explore: • Starting in the trades and completing an apprenticeship • Engineering school and the power of co-op programs • Making it to th...

Musician and producer Stephen Hummel joins the OverArch Podcast to reflect on a 20+ year creative journey. From early influences and improvisation to building soundscapes as Subtractive Lad , Stephen shares how music became both a personal language and a way to connect deeply with others. We explore creativity, artistic longevity, the role of technology, and why the act of making art still matters...

In this episode of OverArch, investigative journalist Paul Henderson shares his journey from small-town reporting to launching his own independent media platform. We discuss instinct, storytelling, the decline of traditional newspapers, and what it takes to build trust in a world filled with misinformation. A conversation about curiosity, career pivots, and doing meaningful work on your own terms.

In this episode of OverArch, I sit down with Ryan Baker for an honest conversation about career pivots, long-term thinking, and choosing what really matters. Ryan shares his journey from coaching opportunities abroad to returning home, starting Little Kickers, and building a business centred on community, kids, and family. We talk about the moments where he could’ve gone one way - but chose anothe...

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