Are you the type of person who never says “no” to the unknown? Are you adventurous enough to quit your job and start something that sparks your passion? They Just Get It will give you the inspiration to create a fulfilling life for yourself. Hosted by Tyler Chisholm, They Just Get It delivers old-fashioned chats with a modern twist. Tyler talks to those who have chosen the path less travelled; they provide insights on goal-setting, overcoming adversity, and building the life you want. Get in ...
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Wells Jones, Courage, Curiosity, and Leadership
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1:29:14In this episode of They Just Get It, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by the multi-faceted Wells Jones—former Antarctic pararescue jumper, actor, foundation executive, and co-author of A Line in the Sand. Together, they explore Wells’ remarkable life journey, including: His service in the Navy’s elite pararescue team in Antarctica The life-changing me…
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Rylan Laplante, How to Overcome the Odds with Focus & Determination
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1:01:24What do you get when resilience meets relentless optimism, when a rare diagnosis collides with adolescent dreams, and when the will to take one more step becomes a mission to change lives? You get Rylan LaPlante—a 24-year-old student, fundraiser, and champion for hope whose story will leave you both humbled and inspired. Diagnosed at eleven with a …
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Jay Fish, Urban Regeneration: How Passionate Locals Transform Brownfields into Food and Friendship
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54:14What do you get when a sanitation worker, a compost wizard, and a gravel pit come together to grow community? You get Jay Fish, Founding Co-Farmer at Highfield Regenerative Farm, a 15-acre urban oasis tucked in the heart of Calgary. Jay’s story is anything but conventional: from chipping away at compacted industrial soil to pioneering a community-d…
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Cory Fagan, Unlocking Fitness Potential: How VO2 Max Testing Transforms Your Health Journey
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58:48What do you get when an endurance coach ditches callipers for cutting-edge science, challenges the fitness tech obsession, and helps people live longer, stronger lives? You get Cory Fagan, Founder of TCR Sport Lab. With over 4,000 VO₂ max tests under his belt, Cory brings decades of expertise in human performance and a refreshingly grounded take on…
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Greg German, Discovering the Path to Being Fully Human: Finding Meaning Beyond Success
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1:08:13What do you get when a high-achiever gets arrested and discovers the potential of psychedelic therapies in fostering genuine emotional and psychological healing? You get Greg German, Founder of LifeCraft, where empowerment meets holistic healing. In this riveting episode, Greg shares how he was recognized for his accomplishments in academics and at…
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Jeremy Lamothe, Embracing Discomfort: Using Endurance Sports to Train our Mind
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50:50What do you get when you combine a top orthopedic surgeon with fatherhood and enthusiasm for gravel biking? You get Dr. Jeremy Lamothe, who joins the show to unveil his journey from marathon running to conquering gruelling, 350-mile gravel bike races, including the Unbound XL. Viewing these as a personal challenge to overcome fuels Jeremy across th…
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Ali Bryan, The Art of Storytelling and Complexity of Human Experience
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1:06:11What do you get when you mix a celebrated novelist, a relentless storyteller, and a sharp sense of humour? You get author Ali Bryan! In this episode, Ali explores the art of blending humour with humanity, her journey as an author, and the power of storytelling across different mediums. Tyler and Ali explore the realities of the publishing world, th…
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Tom Shindruc, Embracing Positivity and Resilience: An Inspirational Cancer Survivor's Journey
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56:56What do you get when you mix the wisdom of 89 years of life and surviving cancer four times with the relentless pursuit of life's challenges? You get Tom Shindruc, a man who has tried almost everything you can throughout his lifetime and believes in the power of positivity and perseverance. This episode spans Tom’s remarkable journey, from survivin…
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Dr. Greg Uchacz, Debunking Exercise Myths and Promoting Healthy Movement
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1:01:18What do you get when you combine expert insights on spinal health, sports training, and overall well-being? You get Dr. Greg Uchacz, a leader in sports medicine and chiropractic care and Clinic Director at ProActive Health Group. Dr. Greg sheds light on the long-term impacts of poor posture in adolescents and the crucial role of establishing proper…
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Lucas Scheer, Adventures on Two Wheels: An Epic Journey of Reflection and Revelations
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1:54:32What do you get when someone rides their motorcycle from the northern tip of Canada to the southern tip of Argentina, only to crash right before the finish line? You get Lucas Scheer, a senior tech executive in Calgary who had decided to leave work and pursue his lifelong dream. This episode isn't just a story of miles and milestones; it's a deep d…
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Kevin Crowe, Overcoming Adversity: Lessons from an Epic 700-Kilometer Race in Yukon
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52:06In this milestone 100th episode, Tyler sits down with returning guest Kevin Crowe, an ultramarathoner and advocate for mental health and personal growth. Kevin shares his harrowing yet inspiring experiences, including an upcoming gruelling 700-kilometre foot race in the Yukon under extreme winter conditions and his recent triumphant third-place fin…
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Musap 'Moose' Abdel, Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders: Stories of Resilience and Entrepreneurship
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58:43What do you get when an individual witnesses their friend get shot and realizes they’ve surrounded themselves with the wrong people? You get Musap ‘Moose’ Abdel, Founder of Struggle Is Your Success (SIYS). This non-profit organization supports at-risk youth uncover entrepreneurial skills and develop their mindset as a means to get off a troubled pa…
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Michelle McIvor, Unlocking The Glow Code: Aging Well and Living Fully
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1:02:13What do you get when a print journalist and copywriter becomes curious about how aging might affect them? You get Michelle McIvor, author of The Glow Code. She unpacks her journey of hitting a daily word count and the highs and lows of securing a publisher. Michelle also debunks fitness myths, emphasizing the validity and efficiency of high-intensi…
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Dr. Greg Uchacz, Strengthening Through Movement: Examining Stretching, Injury Prevention, and Musculoskeletal Health
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55:16What do you get when you cross preventative healthcare with proactive treatment? You get Dr. Greg Uchacz, Clinic Director at ProActive Health Group and chiropractic sports specialist. The clinic primarily serves active urban professionals and athletes, focusing on addressing musculoskeletal issues and promoting proper movement to enhance quality of…
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Ron Lovett , Crafting a Thriving Business Culture Through Simplicity and Empowerment
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1:04:51Discover Ron's dedication to building an exceptional work culture and his novel take on customer engagement through the 'VITA vibe check,' an initiative that prioritizes employee well-being and work-life balance. Ron is candid about the hurdles he's faced and how moments of vulnerability and questioning the status quo led him to pivot his business …
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Ludovic Brunel, Creating Holistic Health: Sauna Secrets, Sugar Detox, Sleep Hacks and Health Strategies
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57:53What do you get when you take the approach of a family doctor and apply it to naturopathy? You get Ludovic Brunel, a naturopathic doctor dedicated to improving his patients’ quality of life through natural treatments. With a focus on lifestyle and natural interventions, he aims to prevent chronic illness and help people improve their overall health…
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Matt Devine, The Power of Purpose: How to Create a Journey of Personal and Community Transformation
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49:25What do you get when you decide to bike 13,000 km to save your own life from depression? You get Matt Devine, runner, cyclist, and proud supporter of the charity You Can Ride 2. As an endurance sports fanatic, Matt is no stranger to tough battles and uses meditative focus to overcome them. Matt chose to run 300km to benefit a charity, yet his unsmi…
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Hélène Alexi Ioannides, Rising to Your Highest Purpose: Empowerment and Wellness
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58:36What do you get when a woman, inspired by her own journey of self-improvement, becomes passionate about helping others find self-appreciation from the inside out? You get Hélène Alexi Ioannides, empowerment, wellness and leadership coach. Through this work, Hélène guides women on their journey to tap into their full potential, cut out the BS in the…
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John Bonnell & David Gaucher, Revolutionizing the Plate: Wholly Veggie's Vision for Plant-Based Eating
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54:42What do you get when a plant-based eater who is turned off by the options available becomes friends with a meat-and-potato lover? You get John Bonnell and David Gaucher, Co-Founders of Wholly Veggie. Discover their vision for a food company aiming to revolutionize the plant-based food industry and provide people with colourful and enticing alternat…
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Glori Meldrum, Creating a Safe Haven: Building a Space for Children to Heal
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1:11:04What do you get when a survivor of childhood sexual abuse grows up and channels her energy into changing the world for the better? You get Glori Meldrum, author, business leader, social entrepreneur and speaker. Not only did she write a book about her experiences, Warrior, she is the founder of Little Warriors and the Be Brave Ranch - an Alberta-ba…
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Dr. Jonathan Bastian, Biohacking for Longevity: How to use Lifestyle Modification and Hormonal Balance for Optimal Health
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1:04:36What do you get when an urgent care physician wants to create more impact on the preventative side of healthcare? You get Dr. Jonathan Bastian, physician and Medical Director at Aeon Future Health. He explains how medical training has minimal focus on preventative and proactive care and how much of evidence-based care comes from studies funded by p…
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Katherine Simonson, A Female Warriors guide to living life on your own terms!
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1:05:25What do you get when a lawyer tries an insanely difficult competitive race after taking a break from fitness? You get Katherine Simonson. She shares her perspective on putting yourself in a vulnerable position through fitness competitions and the grit, perseverance and toughness required to push through to the finish line. Putting yourself out ther…
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Jill Drader, From addiction to leadership: A conversation on the power of soul work
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1:18:40What do you get when a girl from a Mennonite community grows up and rediscovers her lifetime’s worth of journals that inspire a radical life transformation? You get Jill Drader, Founder of Owlseek, who experienced addiction, trauma, and PTSD and transformed her personal healing journey into a successful business. Jill shares her beliefs around spir…
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Josee, Mediumship - How to Develop your Relationship with Spirit
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1:10:54What do you get when someone who started receiving visitors in spirit form as a child wants to help others tap into the spirit realm? You get Josee, a gifted medium and mediumship growth supporter. You may be skeptical about spirit communication, but Josee encourages you to keep an open mind. After all, spiritual work has little to do with our rati…
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Aaron Volpatti, Strategies to Win - Overcoming Adversity and Making Dreams Happen using Visualization
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1:07:31What do you get when life throws you a curveball, leaving you with second-degree+ burns over 60% of your body just as you begin pursuing your dreams? You get Aaron Volpatti, a true inspiration, performance coach, keynote speaker, and former NHL player. Despite the odds stacked against him, Aaron never lost his drive and determination to succeed. Th…
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Judd Lee and Rem Vlasblom, The Road to Purpose: How Following Your Passion Leads to Real Change
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58:23Are you aware that human trafficking happens right here in Canada? It’s a shocking and often-overlooked issue, but through organizations like Freedom 8848, we can start to gain a better understanding of this problem and how it affects our communities near and far. Freedom 8848 is a faith-driven organization that raises funds to support organization…
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Vince Fowler, Stop limiting yourself! How shifting your beliefs can change your life
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1:04:12Life is full of ups and downs. There are always going to be disappointments, setbacks, and failures along the way. But it’s how you handle these situations that matters most. Vince Fowler shares his personal experiences with failure and how he turned them into lessons for success. From his time in the military to helping his clients revolutionize t…
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Mary Paulette, DEAR HUMAN, Find out what your pets think and feel
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58:28As pet owners, we often feel like our animals understand us - whether they curl up next to us when we’re feeling ill, or get excited when we’re happy. Mary Paulette explains how her work helps pet parents not only understand their pets’ emotions, but also their physical needs. By understanding energetic principles, pet parents can provide the best …
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Jessica van der Hoek, Healing Trauma - Begin with the Soul
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58:37When tragedy strikes, first responders are often the ones on the front lines. They face trauma and tragedy every day and it takes a toll on both their bodies and minds. Jessica van der Hoek is a first responder who has battled alcoholism, depression and financial strain because of her job. She tried many traditional methods to heal from these strug…
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Kevin Crowe, You are not your pain. How to thrive after a life altering diagnosis.
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1:10:00Kevin is no stranger to pain and suffering. Having competed in ultra-marathons and high-performance competitions, he has faced his fair share of injuries. However, battling Trigeminal Neuralgia isn’t easy – it takes time, patience, and perseverance. In this episode, Kevin shares his story of living with the disease – from the fear of experiencing a…
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Sue Snow, Breath, heart and how plant medicine healed what western medicine could not
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1:11:40In today’s world, mental health issues are becoming more and more prevalent. However, there is often a lack of spiritual understanding when it comes to addressing these problems. Sue’s story is a perfect example of this. During the 1980s, she suffered from severe depression that was never properly treated. Instead, she was subjected to endless medi…
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Robyn Zimmerman, Demystifying mental health and addictions
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1:06:29If you have never experienced mental illness or addiction, this episode is a compassionate look at those who do. Learn about the different forms that these issues can take and what you can do to support a loved one who is struggling. As an outreach worker, Robyn’s work helps reduce isolation and improve socialization for her clients. She also share…
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Melissa & Stephen Ramkissoon, Work-life chaos - how to balance home, family and business
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54:50Managing a marriage, household, business, and raising three kids is no easy feat. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep everything running smoothly - which is exactly what Stephen and Melissa have done over the past twelve years. In this episode, they share their journey from starting out as small business owners to growing Marketing G…
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Kim Haxton, Decolonization and reconciliation through land-based education and Indigenous ways of knowing
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1:16:02As we raise our collective consciousness around topics like colonization, we can begin to notice the spectrum of Western society and values. The value we place on money means a lack of stewardship of the land and resources around us or the dependency created by Western NGOs operating in other nations. Kim illuminates these topics through her Indige…
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Chloe Dusser, Founder and Owner of Wee Wild Ones
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57:45As a new business founder, Chloe knows that she doesn’t know everything. When she decided to try online dating, she met another entrepreneur who told her about Canadian small business financing. Even though they didn’t have a second date, Chloe realized how important it is to keep an open mind and connect with as many locals as possible. Her inspir…
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Ryan Snow, Founder of Happiness is Work
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1:02:16What does it mean to truly recover from addiction? For Ryan Snow, it means redefining what’s possible. A former Olympic ski coach and high-performance athlete, Ryan knows firsthand the importance of mind, body, and spirit health. After witnessing a traumatic injury of someone he was training, and becoming an addict himself, Ryan committed to transf…
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In her 20s, Erica discovered skateboarding and the incredible community that came with it. However, she found that the community lacked representation of women. As a team manager and board member, Erica was often the only woman in the room. This lack of diversity spurred her to action, and she founded 100% Skate Club - a safe space for women and no…
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After not travelling for a few years, consumers want a bespoke travel experience and Alain Robert is providing it for them with his company The Travelogist. He understands that even in today’s world of e-commerce and automation there will always be a place for human touch and customer service in travel. The relationships he has with airlines, hotel…
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Baruch Laskin & Britta Kokemor, Entrepreneur - Photographer
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1:13:17Baruch and Britta have a successful relationship. They have their strengths and weaknesses, but the important part is that they both put in the effort to maintain it. To this end, they started going to therapy when they first started dating. Their episode will help you think about relationships, and how entrepreneurial life overlaps with partnershi…
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David Gaudet, Educator - Entrepreneur - Author
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1:04:20If you want to be a better guitar player, you take lessons. Yet humans have this funny idiosyncrasy of believing we are acutely curious, deep, critical thinkers without much practice at all. In this episode, David helps you understand what our ‘soft skills’ - including curiosity, problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking really mean. You wi…
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Zachary Manywounds, Tsuut’ina Nation resident
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50:11Zachary shares his story of growing up ‘inside the walls’ of the Tsuut’ina Nation. As an Indigenous youth, his father let him know he would have to work twice as hard as anyone else to prove himself. While some might see this as a defeat, Zachary saw it as a challenge he could rise up to meet. Fuelled by the love of his land, a desire to collaborat…
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Zeina El-Sayed, Founder of Trusted Divorce Services
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47:52Of course, nobody wants to get a divorce but if you end up needing one you want it to be as painless and respectful as possible. Our society still treats divorce with a certain disdain and through a legal lens - ignoring the very real human impact it has on families. Zeina El-Sayed took her decades of divorce court experience and her ability to see…
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Tyler Chisholm, CEO of clearmotive marketing - Iboga Journey
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1:15:35From a constant feeling of "unsettled" to suffering from skin issues (psoriasis) for many years, I was on a quest to find out what was holding me back from living and enjoying the best version of my life. I believed it was something I had to heal from the inside out. To heal my body and settle my mind, I turned to my past guest, Adele Emelson and h…
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Murray Rodgers, the psychedelic CEO
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1:04:54Murray Rodgers built a successful career with accolades abound, including being co-discoverer of the largest gas fields in Pakistan but, somehow, after all of this, he felt deeply unfulfilled and unsuccessful. Being the driven and curious person he is, Murray began to explore shamanic plant medicine and yoga as a means to connect with himself. His …
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Emma May, Founder and Creative Director at SophieGrace
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1:04:24When Emma saw her husband going to work each day as a lawyer and the ease of getting ready he had, a lightbulb went off in her mind. Women take much longer to get ready simply due to the sheer volume of choices they have to make around how to mix separates into an outfit that can go from daycare drop-offs to pitch meetings. As a result, she wanted …
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Patricia Monna, Internationally known Psychic Medium
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51:33Patricia doesn’t see or hear dead people - that’s just not how it works for her. Instead, memories or knowledge from others pop up in her mind much like it would for you if you were asked, “What did you eat for dinner last night?” Her track record is incredible - from knowing when a client would win the lottery to locating a missing woman right her…
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Amy Horne, Owner of Goldie Craft Chocolate Inc.
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1:07:11Amy 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 …
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Kate Mckenzie, documentary filmmaker and entrepreneur
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52:55Kate 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 …
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Colleen Biggs, Co-Owner of TK Ranch
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1:03:09For 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…
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Lisa Krzyzewski, Founder of Aeon Future Health
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1:07:29Lisa 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. Rever…
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