Episodes

Do you ever get that feeling you are not worthy? The Butler of Downtown L.A. feeds our soul by discussing how vulnerability can make us incredibly strong. He also believes that we write our own script for life and that you can act yourself in to right thinking. His motto is: "just start doing it and the motivation will come". With his two businesses on hold for the last year due to the pandemic, Hal has successfully pivoted by creating a Zoom experience which has helped to uplift people from the...

Called Mr Downtown by many of the 15,000 people he knows, Hal Bastian prefers to see himself as the Butler of Downtown. With an amazing memory for dates and events, Hal takes us on a journey of decay and eventual rebirth of downtown Los Angeles. All viewed through the eyes of his campaign to stop the normalising of people dying in the streets of L.A. Whilst turning around the luck of L.A. as a commercial real estate agent, Hal managed to escape death eight times, survived a swath of series medic...

Karem Vélez believes that most people forget the words you say to them. However what they won’t forget is how you made them feel. Significantly when it comes to promoting yourself and your business you must lead with your heart or risk becoming a lost soul. As a Certified Image Consultant she recognizes the importance of visualizing the bigger picture. She believes in travelling as much as you can, being fearless in the face of adversity but most of all, dream your dreams will be possible! ...

Beverlie Dietze is the real "Mary Poppins". Starting out as a nanny she progressed to becoming the youngest faculty member in the Ontario college system at the age of 21. Now as Director of Learning and Research in to Early Childhood education, she's just embarked on her next chapter of life by launching Play Outdoors Magazine. Risk taking is in her New Brunswick DNA but she never forgets her Mother's mantra. Give back to society and help the less fortunate on your journey through life, wh...

Jan Zlotnick, Guardian Angel of Brand and Ideas at the Exit Brand just blew me away with his warmth and humility. He believes the key to good relationships is to be able to read between the lines at what is not being said. However before you can ask those questions you have to open the exit door with warmth and trust. Listen as he takes us on a journey through the game of life, showing us how we can meet ourselves coming in, going out with the Exit Brand! Welcome to the ninth episode of my...

When you first meeting Remco Bergman you are driven nuts by trying to place his accent. You won’t get it, at least I didn’t. Being from The Hague in Holland but living in Canada for the last 20 years he has a straight forward approach to business. Almost verging on black and white with no grey! However when you get to know him, he is the most pragmatic person you can meet. He truly believes that to make a business strong and healthy you have to distill the essence of the company and define it...

Ron Frantz decided to start Sculptural Spaces at the height of COVID-19. To say he is a risk taker is an understatement! His philosophy has always been listen to your customer and fully understand what their needs are. He also believes that organisations that value their people will always rise to the top. If anyone can help you get a demoralised team back on it's feet, Ron can. Oh and to top it all, he can also help enhance your work environment with innovative products that make that space ...

I first met Jennifer Glatz from proCollab Consulting through our local networking group. To say I was impressed with her professionalism from the get go is an understatement. She exudes amazing charisma and has an old sole with a young heart. Her emotional intelligence just captures you and doesn't let go! She recently embarked on the her very own Project Leader 5 Day career Plan Challenge which is no mean feat in the current climate. If you want someone to get you on track and be at your sid...

In this episode we talk to Mario Lippoldt co-owner of DataCollect GmbH, a highways tech' company based in Germany. Originally from East Germany, he didn't take long to get his entrepreneur shoes on and lead companies that really shine. With his penchant to always compare business situations to being in a soccer or a bobsleigh team, his goal has always been to be at the forefront of trying to fix problems for his customers. If he can't solve it, then he knows someone that can! Welcome to th...

In this episode we talk to Laurie Rowe, owner and founder of Jordan Ridge Sauces. She retired from her stable job as a Police dispatcher to launch her boutique line of gourmet barbecue and dipping sauces here in Western Canada. Little did she know when embarking on this journey 3 years ago, that she would now be exporting her sauces around the world, with that little hint of Alberta cowgirl in them! Welcome to the fourth episode of my podcast series that shines a light on how people have c...

In this episode we talk to Ryan Stelzer, Co-founder of Strategy of Mind. He left the comfortable world of management consulting to change the way the world works. Ryan take us on a journey through philosophy of the ages and how it most definately applies to our current workplace. If its good enough for Aristotle, Plato and Google then it’s got to have some merit! Welcome to the third episode of my new podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was in...

In this episode we talk to Rob Langejans, Sales Coach and Emotional Intelligence advocate and owner of Always Strategic. He's helped countless sales teams navigate complex selling situations. He believes business success comes down to serendipity, luck and randomness. Oh and a small dose of The Beatles and the 10,000 hour Rule! Welcome to the second episode of my new podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives and what was involved in getting themselves On Ano...

Tom Matty is reputedly the only Mckenzie friend in Canada and North America. He’s helped countless litigants navigate the murky map of the divorce courts here in Alberta, Canada and saved them thousands of dollars. His background is from the aerospace industry. Whilst being a University professor he had to negotiate his own divorce via two legal systems to get his children back. This is the first episode of my new podcast series that shines a light on how people have changed their lives an...