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Join me as I sit down with entrepreneurs, artists, advocates, doctors, parents, pro athletes, media personalities…the list goes on… as we discuss their path to living, learning and betting on themselves. We’ll talk candidly about leveraging past experiences, determining which chances were worth taking, the highs and lows, and finding your inner compass.
The art of betting on oneself is not for the faint of heart; frankly, it’s as personal as it gets. Listen, absorb, and enjoy — then ask, “Are you ready to bet on yourself?”
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Episode 03: Walt Bleser
Walt Bleser isn't one for titles although he has a few - President, CEO, athlete, but the most important to him are father, husband, leader, and survivor. A few years ago, Walt narrowly avoided an almost always fatal type of heart attack called the “widow maker” – he was a competitive cyclist and barely into his 40s at the time. He was also Type A, in a demanding job with an equally matched travel schedule, and had just welcomed his first child. Join our conversation to learn about changes that have led to a whole new life.
Episode 02: Andrea McKay
Sometimes the most brilliant ideas originate from the most unlikely places. This happens to be the case with B Yoga, or the B Mat to be precise. A long-time lover of yoga after discovering the practice while obtaining her MBA in Australia, Andrea had spent several years in marketing and business development before joining her family’s fifth generation manufacturing and technology business. A chance encounter with product they were reviewing ignited a spark that led to the start of B Yoga, and eventually the addition of Half Moon. Join our conversation about building a business, a family, and the joys and challenges of both.
Episode 01: Kristi Stuart
For a woman who, “…never thought I would be an entrepreneur – ever!”, Kristi Stuart has most definitely proved herself wrong several times over. A car crash altered her life but eventually gave way to finding her love for health, fitness, community building, and serial entrepreneurship.
Episode 06: Saawan Logan
After immigrating to Canada, via Fiji and Australia, Saawan Logan quickly fell in love with the land and an idea started to percolate after drinking from a natural spring during a hike. That idea is now North Water, a Canadian company bringing fresh, clean, alkaline spring water to the rest of the country, as well as a message of sustainability and responsibility.
Episode 05: Ginny Barker
Ginny Barker, herbalist and founder of Erb Apothecary, shares her journey to fulfilling a childhood dream while simultaneously building and growing a successful career in corporate communications.
Episode 03: Dr. Kate Hunter
In the span of two short years, Dr. Kate Hunter has found a way to, not only challenge how the medical system works but create retail spaces, practices, and communities to support it.
Episode 02: Dr. Danielle Gordon
“See the good” is the motto for Sphere Optometry, Dr. Danielle Gordon’s Westman Village practice in Calgary. Considering she opened not too long before the pandemic, one could say this was fitting. Dr. Danielle’s journey to opening Sphere is both endearing and entertaining, involving a pub in Ireland, a tandem cross-country drive with walkie-talkies, and stumbling across the perfect location to bring her vision to life. Join me in finding out why this is not your typical office for your annual eye exam, and learn more about the incredible community that Dr. Danielle and her team continue to build; where the goals are kindness, connection, ocular and wholistic wellness, and giving back to the community.
Episode 01: Tara Simonton
When I met Tara Simonton five years ago, I was drawn to her light and calm demeanor. Little did I know the journey she had been on for the past several years. Infertility and a near-death experience led Tara and her husband to growth their family through adoption and surrogacy. Yoga became, not only a refuge, but a passion and profession. Join me as Tara shares her beautiful and deeply personal journey.
Episode 08: Dr. Ingemaud Gerber
Doctor, Mother, Ironman, Newlywed. Just a few of the titles today's guest can claim. Join me for my conversation with Dr. Ingemaud Gerber as we discuss her journey from South Africa to Calgary, her passion for a variety of medical interests, her Ironman journey, divorce, remarriage, and building a blended family.
Episode 02: Part 2 - Infertility
This week, Dr. Shannon Vander Doelen and I continue our conversation on infertility and pregnancy loss. We discuss the importance of seeking professional support for your well being, dealing with the unknown, and get real on the impacts to the relationships in your life, specifically with your partner. The societal pressures of motherhood, adoption, and how to support a friend or family member going through this are also discussed.
Episode 01: A Discussion on Infertility
Season 2 of PARLAY starts with a very personal topic - infertility. I am joined by Dr. Shannon Vander Doelen ND as we discuss our individual journeys, in addition to a variety of topics on the subject. An informative episode, not only for those who have experienced infertility, but for everyone to gain knowledge in how to support someone going through this.
Episode 06: Leadership & Vulnerability
Vince Danielsen has lived many lives as an entrepreneur and CEO, former pro football player, and cancer survivor. Always humble, Vince shares the invaluable lessons he has learned through each of his stages in life, how scar tissue exists both inside and out, and how the true key to leadership is vulnerability.