The SYPE Show

We’re back. It has been a few months since the last episode dropped. Life gets busy. The calendar fills up fast. But the stories did not go anywhere, and this season, the stories are too good to sit on. This is the SYPE Show, Season 2. And this season has one through-line: SYPE is over 25 years old. Twenty-five years of connecting young professionals and entrepreneurs across Saskatchewan. Twenty-f...

SYPE Show – Season 2, Episode 2: Mark Smith-Windsor A pillar of the Saskatoon business community as well as our title sponsor for the new season, Mark Smith-Windsor joins us for an engaging conversation on our second episode.  You will hear all about his work happening at Chartered Asset Management and how the time he spent with SYPE shaped the foundation for his current career.  We also talk abou...

SYPE Show – Season 2, Episode 1: Janae Dieno From global adventures to financial mastery, Janae Dieno joins us for an in‑depth conversation tracing her journey from member of the Jr. Chamber before it became SYPE in 2002 to entrepreneur and financial advisor with Brightrock Financial.  In this episode, she shares behind‑the‑scenes stories from the early days of SYPE, her leadership roles, and the...

Recorded back in April, join us for a special episode of The SYPE Show as Saskatoon President, Jesse Wiebe, is joined by her worship, Mayor Cynthia Block. While proving her mastery of things spicy, Mayor Block answers questions on the state of Saskatoon and what she hopes to accomplish as Saskatoon's First Female Mayor. With plenty of laughs and some special guests, this is an episode you wil...

Jason Aebig, CEO of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce, joins us for an engaging and insightful conversation. In his very first podcast appearance, Jason dives into international trade, buying local, board governance, his journey through business, the Chamber’s role in Saskatoon, partnerships, and supporting SYPE and the next generation of community leaders. This special episode also marks...

Joshua MacGowan joins SYPE for episode #11. Josh is the Founder of Supplement World Canada and talks about launching and growing a supplement brand, expansion into new markets, connecting with community, educating customers on products, as well as adventuring to the Arnold Classic. Josh also breaks down what's contributed to the man he is today, and his thoughts on nature vs nurture. Josh and...

Founder of Road Coffee, Alisha Esmail is one of the Saskatchewan’s most inspiring entrepreneurs. She shares her origin story, what drives her and her passion to tackle unethical business practices in the coffee industry. She opens up on business challenges, setting big goals, putting ego aside, as well the power of mentors or advisors. Alisha is a SYPE SilverSpades awards winner and reflects on SY...

The SYPE Show second half of Season 1 kicks off with Talitha! Talitha is the co-founder of RaiseHER Co, an inclusive circle of change-makers in Regina designed to connect, support and raise women and girls to become leaders in their communities. She also happens to be the SYPE Regina President, and an absolute force when it comes to building relationships and supporting others. 'Dare to Lead&...

The SYPE Show welcomes Megan Douglas to the club in EP #8 to chat about Saskatchewan's health literacy and resources for a healthy lifestyle. Megan is the Senior Vice President, Chief Brand and Commercialization Officer at Saskatchewan Blue Cross and has strategic oversight of Sales, Product, Marketing, External Relations, Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility and Client Experience....

Saskatoon City Councillor Cynthia Block joins Chris to answer all the burning questions regarding Saskatoon's potential Downtown Events & Entertainment District (DEED), and what the heart of Saskatoon could look like in the coming years. Cynthia addresses possible funding strategies, timelines, design ideas, inspiration, Bus Rapid Transit, parking questions, and most importantly WHY the D...

Public Speaking Coach Heather Morrison of Deliver Your Best deep dives into preparation, performance, and everything it takes to be a confident public speaker, a crucial skill for young professionals and entrepreneurs. Heather shares her journey through theatre and broadcasting, some stumbles, and how she has learned to be okay with being bad when trying new things. She also chats about growing an...

Canada's Top 40 under 40, Kendal Netmaker sits down with host Chris Sikorsky and shares his story of poverty to podium. Owner of apparel company Neechie Gear, an Indigenous consultant, and a Public Speaker, Kendal has had success throughout several industries as a young Entrepreneur. In a rare podcast appearance, Kendal opens up about struggles as an indigenous youth, but how hard work paved...

Ashlyn George takes SYPE for a TRIP on EP #4 as she shares her passion for the great outdoors and adventure travel. Since graduating from the University of Saskatchewan, Ashlyn has had an incredibly unique journey through business, traveling to over 60 countries, working with huge international brands, and essentially influencing before it was cool. She is an award winning travel writer, photograp...

EP #3 of The SYPE Show talks all things branding with Nykea Behiel, Director of Brand at Vendasta, a tech company based right in the heart of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Nykea is a brand storyteller and marketer specializing in writing, leadership, and content creation focusing on creativity. Strong branding is crucial now more than ever in the modern world, and Nykea tells us why. Nykea also shares...

Host Chris Sikrosky sits down to talk biz with Travis Low, a young Saskatchewan entrepreneur and owner of Blue Moose Media, a team of social media educators based in Saskatchewan. Travis has a passion for business and his community and is a former SYPE Silver Spades Entrepreneur of the Year winner. Travis shares stories from his incredibly successful charity fundraiser event ‘Lows In Motion’ that...

Welcome to the ‘SYPE Show’. SYPE - Saskatchewan Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs, is exactly who we feature as we aim to connect, engage and inspire our business community and listeners. In our inaugural first episode, Stephanie Yong, a local celebrity and a leader in the Saskatoon business community, discusses SYPE's impact on her career, her teachings on design thinking principals, thr...