Today, Avnish Mehta joins the show to discuss his work as Principal of Stand and Command and a Beer Baron at Village Brewery. In the last fifteen years of his career, Avnish has traveled the world, built three successful companies, and either led or been an integral part of Canadian philanthropic organizations. Driven by his passion for equity and fairness for all, he is currently in the midst of raising capital to build mixed use real estate to help address affordability, food security, and food sustainability issues. Join Avnish, Hafiz, and Gilbert today for a conversation about embracing community, focusing our positive energies for the betterment of all, and disrupting negative paradigms.
“Between two dots – really, the value is in that line: the journey.”
“The willingness or desire to have unhappy outcomes for others don’t allow for you to be in a space where you can actually be positive for yourself.” - Avnish Mehta
Episode Highlights:
0:57 – Hafiz introduces Avnish.
3:22 – Avnish’s formative community experiences growing up in Calgary.
8:10 – The influence of Avnish’s Singaporean and Indian immigrant parents.
13:33 – How school, early work experiences, and a hugely traumatic event informed his community-minded nature.
38:55 – a message from our sponsors
40:10 – How he started developing Stand and Command, and the intention behind the company.
48:31 – Why we can only help ourselves when we let go of negativity toward others.
59:07 – Avnish’s mindfulness meditation practice.
66:13 – Why disrupting the passing of inter-generational trauma is the impact that Avnish wants to leave.
73:26 – How you can support Avnish, your community, and yourself.
Connect with Avnish and support his work:
LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/avnishmehtayyc
Stand and Command
Village Brewery
Twitter: @avnishpmehta
Sponsors of this episode:
Bloom Benefits: www.bloombenefits.ca
Zelos: www.zelosglobal.com
Fit Kitchen: www.fitkitchenfood.com
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or affiliated companies