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Amy Horne jokes that she’s a “bad employee” who doesn’t care about becoming the biggest corporation. What she does care about is handcrafting micro-batch chocolate that treats those who produce it ethically and with deep respect. If you’re curious about taking a chance on a dream that is costly and potentially risky, learning more about the truths of cacao bean production, and why being a “bad emp...

Kate has been devoted to lifting up stories that are more authentic and more inclusive. As a media professional, she’s seen the power of storytelling that helps people imagine themselves in different ways. As a result of this passion, Kate co-directed and produced the Secret Marathon - a race where women in Afghanistan must train and run in secret to avoid being a target for a terrorist attack. Sh...

For over 30 years, Colleen Biggs has been the co-owner of TK Ranch, the pioneers of direct marketing grass-fed beef in Alberta. So, it should come as a surprise that at one point Colleen was a vegetarian. But it wasn’t a food craving that changed her ways. It was a notion that came from a man in a cowboy hat – Cattle are a tool that ranchers use to harvest sunlight.  Join me as Colleen takes us th...

Lisa Krzyzewski usually sat out of gym class as a kid. Not from a lack of trying, but from living with asthma. With constant training, medicine, and a bit of trial and error, Lisa always powered through to stay active and healthy in adulthood. That’s until she did a deep dive into research-based alternatives and discovered the perfect remedy. Reversing her biological clock. Join me as Lisa takes u...

Connie DeSousa and John Jackson are two of Canada’s most celebrated chefs. From busy kitchens to on-screen competitions, their culinary journeys have taken them all over the world. It wasn’t until they teamed up and came home that they started to cook up something really good. A vision that would change our culinary scene. The result? Five of Calgary’s most lauded restaurants. Join me as Connie an...

Adele Emelson is an Iboga Shaman and Practitioner. Her journey towards this practice began out of curiosity with a friend. But when she first took the medicine, that curiosity quickly turned into a life-changing experience. One that allowed her to confront her demons and get closure with her past.  Join me as Adele takes us through Iboga, how her mind-opening experience inspired her to become a Sh...

Chris “Danger” Bingham has been flying planes since he was 17 years old. From the British Isles to Indonesia and different cities across Canada, Chris has piloted over 10 types of industrial planes around the world. That all changed when a co-worker took him through an old photo album. Suddenly, Chris had the urge to start playing with fire. Join me as Chris takes us into the life of a Water Bombe...

For some, interior design is just a matter of where things go in a room. For Amanda Hamilton, it’s something much more thoughtful than that – it’s art. With one look at her work, you’ll see why. As Founder and Creative Director of her award-winning boutique studio in Calgary, Amanda and her team elevate commercial and residential spaces across Western Canada with intelligent, thoughtful, and soulf...

Whether it’s from our lifestyles, careers, or journeys – everyone goes about their finances differently. And even though they say, “Money Talks”, most of us don’t want to talk about money. Enter Rob Townsend, CEO of Camber, a people-first financial advisory platform designed to make people happy when they think about money. Join me as Rob takes us through his journey from traditional to people-fir...

The best things in life are free, but it’s still a good idea to have some money to fall back on. In a time where COVID has transformed our financial well-being for better or worse, many of us may be worried that our future won’t shape out in the way we planned. Enter Jeremy Clark, President and CEO at CH Financial, a Calgary-based company that personalizes all the services you need for stability,...

Everyone’s got a story to tell, and Karen wants to hear about it. From the pressroom to the classroom, Karen has dedicated her life to journalism and helping others get their stories out there. But as print media slowly began to decline, she wanted to make sure that the quality of journalism didn’t suffer when things went digital. Her solution – Taproot Publishing, an Edmonton-based publication th...

Whoever thinks videogames are a waste of time might think again after hearing Mohamed’s story. Back in the days of Tetris, MS DOS, and floppy disks, Mohamed was always playing video games. Then in the 6th grade he learned how to program and that’s when he knew that his life would be devoted to creating video games – and he hasn’t stopped since. Join me for a good old-fashioned chat with Mohamed as...

We all have that moment when we chose to be an entrepreneur. Some people get that big idea while others simply feel they were meant to do more. For Spencer Sheinin, his moment came when he felt nauseous on his way to work as an accountant. That’s when he switched things up and became a serial entrepreneur. As CEO of Shift Financial Insights, an international keynote speaker and the best-selling au...

When I hear “I’ve been everywhere, man”, I don’t think of Johnny Cash. I think of my guest Marty Park and his rollercoaster journey as an entrepreneur. As a lifelong learner who always says “yes”, Marty skipped the traditional path to forge his own unique journey towards success. Now, he shares his incredible passion as an entrepreneur with others with his successful coaching practice and his book...

What’s the journey of the CEO? For Ian Burns, it's a story of full-fledged curiosity and never being afraid to ask, "Why do we do it this way?" As CEO of Alberta Central, Ian uses that thinking to advance the collective voice of the credit union system and build awareness of the difference between credit unions and big banks. Join me as Ian takes us on his journey from the Costco warehouse floor t...

If the state of the world has you seeking the joys in life - let me introduce you to Karen Caughey. Karen joins me on behalf of Betty’s Run for ALS, an annual event organized by The ALS Society of Alberta to raise much-needed funds towards ALS research and those that are living with and affected by this horrible disease.  For this year's 24th run, a virtual experience that allows others to partici...

Most success stories start with that big idea. For Brett Colvin, his success came from a co-worker suggesting he keep his big ideas to himself. So, he left his six-figure job at a prestigious law firm, turned his apartment into a startup office, and co-founded Goodlawyer - a new online platform that delivers "micro legal services" across Canada. Join me as Brett takes us along his journey of growi...

*Please note, this was recorded in the “Good Old Days” before COVID19 Now that we need to spend more time indoors, some are finding a sense of adventure and escape on their TVs, phones, and tablets. But for Jenelle Peterson, the greatest adventures will always be in the great outdoors, even if it takes a while for us to get out there and find them. Jenelle shares how the great outdoors made her in...

It’s hard enough to start a new job during this pandemic, let alone one that redefines you from an entrepreneur to an intrapreneur. And yet, my guest Colleen Pound has done just that. Having spent nearly two decades running her own firm, she has made the move to grow a line of business that is a strategic priority for Deloitte. But that’s not the only reason I wanted to have her on the show. I tho...

Growing up with a successful and entrepreneurial father, Shauna always knew she’d follow in his footsteps. Not in the “taking over the family business” way, but by starting a business of her own. The question was - What kind of business? That's where Shauna's journey began and it took her from Calgary to Boston and back before she took a leap of faith and founded Brookline PR. 15 years later and s...

*Please note, this was recorded in the “Good Old Days” before COVID19 What’s the difference between a Keynote Speaker leading a presentation with a laser pointer and an International Orchestral Conductor leading a symphony with a baton? For Peter, there is no difference -  he’s both. On top of that, he's also an Executive Coach and a National Host/Broadcast. What ties all of these together? His en...

*Please note, this was recorded in the “Good Old Days” before COVID19 Have you ever cracked a joke and had someone say, "You should be a comedian"? Well, Andrew had a friend like that, and that’s where his journey begins - on a dare at a Yuk Yuk's Comedy Club back in 1997. From there, he worked hard to master his craft and make his way to the coveted headliner slot. Now an accomplished comedian, A...

*Please note, this was recorded in the “Good Old Days” before COVID19 Join me as I chat with Wes Nelson, Former, President and Co-Founder of CEL (Calgary eSports League) Wes takes on his journey towards a rising industry that combines competitive gaming with a live audience - eSports. Always seeing himself as a casual gamer, Wes saw an opportunity while working at SPARK to fill large, unused space...

*Please note, this was recorded in the “Good Old Days” before COVID19 Will’s career began in health and fitness and led him to a world of tasty goodness that is Bar Von Der Fels, a wine bar and restaurant here in Calgary.  It all started when Will was running a smoothie bar and found an interest in wine. But once that interest turned into his passion, everything changed. He sold the smoothie bar,...

*Please note, this was recorded in the “Good Old Days” before COVID19 Join me as I chat with Kevin Crowe, EVP of Longview Systems and extreme marathoner. As EVP of Longview Systems, you’d think that Kevin is a busy guy with little time for anything else. So, it may be surprising to hear he has time to follow his true passion - extreme marathoning. On top of that, Kevin has just returned from compl...