The Career Guy

This is the first segment of a two-part interview with Henry Yiu principal and creative director at “States of Matter” a marketing firm in Seattle, Washington. In this interview, Henry opens up and describes his experiences when he immigrated from China. He talks about how he overcame the English language barrier and adapted to the school system in the Midwest of the United States. He paints a sto...

This is the final segment of a three-part interview with Chris Wilson, snowboard instructor, hardware associate, helicopter pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer, author, business owner, and entrepreneur. This interview continues from the previous segment where Chris is pondering the idea of what’s next. It is clear that he has established himself and is living the dream. However, he talks about ho...

This is the second segment of a three-part interview with Chris Wilson, snowboard instructor, hardware associate, helicopter pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer, author, business owner, and entrepreneur. This interview starts with Chris confessing that his ambition of being a helicopter pilot was limiting. With narrow job prospects, living in an unfamiliar environment, and accumulating debt, he h...

The title for this interview with Chris Wilson is very fitting in both the literal and metaphorical sense. Chris is a snowboard instructor, hardware associate, helicopter pilot, aircraft maintenance engineer, author, business owner, and entrepreneur. In this segment, Chris talks about getting out of high school and pondering the question that most of us face what do with our lives? In doing so he...

Tom Huntington refers to himself as an “Adult in Training” and, in listening to this podcast the audience will appreciate where he is coming from. In addition to being a retired attorney, Tom considers himself to be a human nature science geek. He is very interested in how the brain and mind work and what motivates us. This is evident throughout this interview as there is a lot of self-reflection...

Being on stage for Tyler Foley is natural and it comes from him being an accomplished performer in film and theater as he is a graduate of the Alberta High School of Fine Arts. He is also a graduate of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology known as S.A.I.T with a diploma in Geomatics Engineering Technology. He also has several certifications and licenses (15 in total) in Occupational Health...

This episode is with Dr. Patricia Boulogne or better known as Dr. Pat. Dr. Pat is a certified Functional Medical Practitioner. She has been trained in being a chiropractor and acupuncturist. She is a coach, public speaker, author, entrepreneur, and leader in helping people live better lives. In this interview, Dr. Pat talks about how she took her passion for science and medicine and wanted to make...

This is part 2 of a two-part interview with Shanil Ebrahim. Shanil is a Partner and the Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada. He has a role as an Assistant Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI). He also serves on several boards for non-profit organizations - Wellesley Residences Central Inc. (Chair) an...

This is part 1 of a two-part interview with Shanil Ebrahim. Shanil is a Partner and the Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada. He has a role as an Assistant Professor at McMaster University in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI). He also serves on several boards for non-profit organizations - Wellesley Residences Central Inc. (Chair) an...

This is part 2 of a two-part interview with Peter Axtell. Peter is a true modern renaissance man as his resume is extensive. Early in life, he was a musician which he further developed into recording and producing music. He has fifteen years of experience in real estate. Above all, he is a creative and caring person with an entrepreneurial spirit which has led him into various small business ventu...

This is a two-part interview with Peter Axtell. Peter is a true modern renaissance man as his resume is extensive. Early in life, he was a musician which he further developed into recording and producing music. He has fifteen years of experience in real estate where he dealt with the mortgage crisis. Above all, he is a creative and caring person with an entrepreneurial spirit which has led him int...

This is part three of a three-part interview with Gino Arcaro. Gino is a former police officer, detective, educator, business owner, author, and strength and football coach. Gino has a Bachelor’s degree of Science from Empire State College New York; a Master’s degree in Education from Brock University Ontario; a Basic Recruit Diploma from Ontario Police College; a Criminal Investigation Diploma fr...

This is part two of a three-part interview with Gino Arcaro. Gino is a former police officer, detective, educator, business owner, author, and strength and football coach. Gino has a Bachelor’s degree of Science from Empire State College New York; a Master’s degree in Education from Brock University Ontario; a Basic Recruit Diploma from Ontario Police College; a Criminal Investigation Diploma from...

This is part one of a three-part interview with Gino Arcaro. Gino is a former police officer, detective, educator, business owner, author, and strength and football coach. Gino has a Bachelor’s degree of Science from Empire State College New York; a Master’s degree in Education from Brock University Ontario; a Basic Recruit Diploma from Ontario Police College; a Criminal Investigation Diploma from...

This segment of “The Career Guy” is with Ron Salahub. Ron is a certified journeyman automotive and heavy-duty mechanic. Also, he has an array of other credentials including a natural gas engine certification and an Alison Transmission designation. In this interview, Ron takes us through his exciting and rewarding career in the mechanical industry. He talks about how he got into being a mechanic by...

Building a Personal Brand, Self Discovery This episode is with Jessica Zou from “States of Matter” a marketing firm located in Seattle, Washington. Also, Jessica has her marketing branding agency “Jessica Zou Consulting”. She is also spearheading an initiative that will improve public schools. There is a full detailed explanation behind all of these endeavors in this segment and much more. Jessica...

Chris Bakker C.E.O of Avanti Energy has an undergraduate degree in Economics from Queens University, a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Victoria, and an MBA from the University of Calgary. In this interview, Chris talks about his educational experiences in undergrad school, grad school, and his MBA as well. He highlights some of the pros and cons of each institution and the prog...

This episode is with Bruce Voigt a graduate of the Columbia Academy of Radio and Television Broadcasting. He is also a licensed and a practicing realtor in Calgary, Alberta working out of the brokerage Maxwell Canyon Creek. He has an array of designations which includes an accredited buyer's representative, a seller’s representative specialist, a real-estate negotiation expert, and a certified con...

Leslie Hetherington has had an extensive career In Public Relations and Communications. In listening to this podcast, a person will develop an appreciation for what she does which is conveying stories to the public, media, and within a business, regarding anything newsworthy and even more. Leslie currently is employed by the Ontario Chiropractic Association as Manager of Digital Communications and...

Paul McNeil, Ph. D. from Steppe Consulting has an undergraduate degree in Geophysical Engineering from Queens University. He has a doctorate in Paleontology from the University of Calgary. In this interview, Paul takes us through his journey of attending Queens University in the Engineering program. He explains what this was like and what he learned, there are some real surprises and good takeaway...

Paul Rogalski is the co-owner and culinary director of the Rouge restaurant located in Calgary, Alberta in the district of Inglewood. He is also the co-creator and culinary director of a television series “Survivor Man Wild Harvest”. This is an extensive and informative interview. Paul describes how his passion for food led him to be a chef. He describes his schooling, apprenticeship, and lifestyl...

Teresa is a graduate in theater from UC Davis College, she is a graduate from the California Culinary Academy, the CCA and she is a Certified Financial Planner. In this interview, Teresa will take the listener through her life working as a chef and in doing so she paints a candid view of what it is like to work in a commercial kitchen. She reflects on her experience of being owner and operator of...

Scott has an undergraduate degree in Finance from Gonzaga University that is situated in Spokane Washington, an MBA from the University of Calgary, and a Technical Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, known as S.A.I.T, a technical institution located in Calgary. In this interview, Scott describes how he used his finance degree for the various r...

Megan Burns has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary. She is currently employed at the Claresholm Center for Mental Health and Addiction in Claresholm, Alberta. In this interview, Megan talks about what motivated her to pursue Social Work specializing in mental health and drug addiction. She paints a picture of what her average day looks like, dealing with frustrations...

Leo King has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary. He is the owner of Kings Fitness in Calgary Alberta. He is also President of the International Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (INBF). He is a qualified judge in bodybuilding and fitness competitions, a professional natural bodybuilder, and a certified strength trainer and coach. Kings Fitness is a unique g...