The 2nd Floor

In this Episode, we had the honor of interviewing Myrna Bittner, CEO of RWI Synthetics. Armed with her BA in English, and finishing her MBA, Myrna started her first tech company in 1992, developing a commercial internet groupware product used by NASA and US West for real-time remote communications, followed by co-founding a 3D neural net visualization research company funded by an Australian billi...

In this 2nd Floor Exclusive Documentary, we dive deep into one of our featured guest's stories - Troy Meier. A Canada Deaf Games Champion, a father and basketball athlete who shares what it's been like to find beauty in the struggle, finding yourself as an athlete, the Deaf Games, and much more.  Here is someone who doesn't let his weakness or what has been classified as a disability prevent him f...

As Regional President for Alberta and the Territories, Jeff leads a Team of over 2,500 employees in providing financial advice and services to RBC's Personal, Small Business and Commercial clients in the Region. Since joining RBC in 1995, Jeff has held a variety of increasingly responsible positions including senior leadership roles in both Retail and Commercial Banking and National Sales Strategy...

We are excited to promote next week's upcoming episode with a very special guest - Regional President of RBC, Jeff Boyd   In light of the RBC Future Launch and the opening of RBC On Campus across several university institutions across Canada, we are delighted to share our partnership with RBC and our shared mission in providing university students more tools and access to proper resources that wil...

"Farmers in India need our help right now. It's our turn to give back to our roots. Had it not been for their dedication, love for natural grown crops,  endless hours of hard work on the fields, we would have never dreamed of living a blessed life here in Canada. This is where life, sacrifice and work began for a lot of us proud Punjabi's." All proceeds will go towards Khalsa Aid - an internationa...

Jose Lugo is a formerly convicted felon, ex-LA gang member who travels the U.S. and listens to people's stories.   Jose   Lugo is thirty-three years old. He would join a L.A. street gang when he was sixteen and would be convicted and sentenced to five years in prison at the age of eighteen. When he paroled from prison, he vowed to himself that he would never go back and dreamed of one day telling...

In this 2nd Floor Exclusive Documentary, we dive deep into one of our featured guest's stories - Troy Meier. A Canada Deaf Games Champion, a father and basketball athlete who shares what it's been like to find beauty in the struggle, finding yourself as an athlete, the Deaf Games, and much more.  Here is someone who doesn't let his weakness or what has been classified as a disability prevent him f...

Steven Csorba was born in Edmonton in 1964. He is an artist, a community builder, wellness advocate (and cancer survivor) who projects the drive and depth of a person who knows life is precious. There is a focus in every waking moment, a kind of deep-truth view that gives cruisers- through-life pause for thought. In 2003, he challenged the conventional approaches to cancer survivorship. In fact hi...

In this 2nd Floor Exclusive Documentary, we dive deep into one of our featured guest's stories - Troy Meier. A USA Deaf Games Champion under Team Canada, a father and basketball athlete who shares what it's been like to find beauty in the struggle, finding yourself as an athlete, the Deaf Games, and much more. Here is someone who doesn't let his weakness or what has been classified as a disability...

In this 2nd Floor Exclusive Documentary, we dive deep into one of our featured guest's stories - Troy Meier. A Canada Deaf Games Champion, a father and basketball athlete who shares what it's been like to find beauty in the struggle, finding yourself as an athlete, the Deaf Games, and much more. Tune in each week on Tuesday's 10am MST to watch the full documentary.

I speak to Alec Barbero, a 21 year old serial entrepreneur and barber! Crazy! This dude has a hustle like the greats. We speak about the following His businesses: Compound Cut Club, Lemino Marketing, Fish Source of Canada and Casapao Flooring and Poly Coating - why he decided to drop college and start hustling on his businesses - how he started the Compound Cut Club with his partner and why its qu...

Introducing two pioneers in the industry of physiotherapists from the east to west: Raj and Kaitlin We talk about where the future is heading in the landscape of physiotherapy, what an effective warm up should look and feel like based on very recent studies, and how conversation should be led in a consultation from the professional to the potential client, and much more!  Learn more about our gues...

In this episode of calculated coffee's series, I bring on Kaylor Betts, a self-development coach. We dive deep into why you would self sabotage yourself from your goals and what you want to achieve, the fear of success, and what to do stop stopping yourself Listen to the full episode: Patreon.com/Qashus  

In this Patreon Exclusive Conversation, I speak with Khurram Sultan, found of In The Dark Athletics and ITD Academy. Khurram is a master when it comes to his branding and is quickly building an influence online. In this conversation, we have an honest discussion about where we are with our respective businesses, what it takes to scale your company, marketing & social media.  Sit back and enjoy! 

Introducing National Champion Bodybuilder and corporate executive Pradeep Bala: "I've been fortunate to grow up across the world. From India, to Kuwait, from Houston TX to Halifax NS, from Montreal to London UK, and now to Edmonton, life has been a rollercoaster. I've been able to develop more empathy and find different perspectives by experiencing different cultures and meeting individuals from a...

The journey of a career Sales Professional is probably one of the most challenging that an individual can take, but can result with many personal and professional rewards. During Part 1 and Part 2, we spend time candidly with Jerret Jonzon from Edmonton, who has been in varying forms of sales as a profession for over 20 years.   Throughout those roles, Jerret has had to manage large volumes of dis...

The journey of a career Sales Professional is probably one of the most challenging that an individual can take, but can result with many personal and professional rewards. During Part 1 and Part 2, we spend time candidly with Jerret Jonzon from Edmonton, who has been in varying forms of sales as a profession for over 20 years.   Throughout those roles, Jerret has had to manage large volumes of dis...

Introducing the Founder of KB&Co - a vibe that offers health-conscious eats for locals in Edmonton, St Albert, Calgary, and Kelowna in this episode we sit down with Kristina Botelho, who talks about the power of manifestation. Had it not been for her positivity, relentless approach in meditating, and always seeking a higher power of energy to turn to, she would not have visualized and planned for...

Introducing our youngest guest to date: 13 year old rising soccer player Ali Majed   We had the pleasure of having his father Ahmad Majed on in Season 1 and now we learn from the next generation.   Ali brought to our attention the importance of leadership on and off the field, the opportunity any sport can give you at a young age, the importance of sticking to what you love doing all your life and...

Introducing Shelley Montemurro, founder of Little Sweat Shop - Canada's #1 Martial Arts Gym in 2019 "Little Sweatshop is a family focused fitness centre. My husband and I have three children under 4 years old and realized, because we have both been athletes and trainers/coaches most of our lives, that there is a lack of accommodation for people with children in our fitness world. There are places...

Season 2 Opener! In preparation for his biggest fight to date (Boser VS Arlovski on November 7th), Tanner Boser shares with us how he has managed to get into the best shape of his life during the global pandemic and provides us insight into his deep rooted loyalty with his training partners and coaches at LSS (Little Sweat Shop) in Edmonton, AB. We also got to know the real meaning behind the nick...

Brittini is the CEO and head of brand strategy at the Edmonton based brand house Fox and Forth promotions and design.    She works with key decision-makers, Proactive managers, team builders and tactical planners to achieve marketing and promotional goals.  

Health and Fitness Coach Kenny Bhullar breaks down 2 effective concepts that go really well together – Goal Tournament and Power List Have you ever expected to much from yourself resulting in feeling unaccomplished? Do you have a lot of goals but you never achieve a single one? Or you start one then don't finish it, then move on to the next one? Don't worry - you are not alone! Apply this informat...

Disclaimer: this episode in particular is highly advised to only be viewed by 18+ year olds. Sensitive material is discussed.   This episode is not intended to promote the usage of psychedelics. It is simply meant for the purpose of sharing how high your senses can be to no longer ignore what you have been putting under the rug for months, years or even decades for some. Other forms of release are...

Introducing Ahmad Majed, Soccer Academy Director for several teams in Edmonton, AB leading all of them to the championships in each respective age division.    During Covid-19 Ahmad adapted quickly by generating practices virtually for his teams and soccer players across the globe. Global News Edmonton featured him on his high level of determination and passion for the game by finding alternative...