WizeCast: Recent Episodes
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In the spirit of sharing wizdom, we interview founders, leaders, and creative thinkers about why they pursued their passion, what challenges they have overcome, and what lies ahead in their path. Hosted by Max Rivest, Co-Founder and CEO of Wize.
Vancouver is becoming harder and harder to survive in as an artist, and that’s the harsh reality that all of us creatives have to face. Pam found that working in the advertising space provided her an avenue to not only gain a paycheque, but also become a better designer and professional as well. She’s found a nice balance between creativity and career priorities, especially with SAD Magazine and her freelance gigs, but it didn’t happen overnight.
Pam's LinkedIn
Pam's Instagram
Sag Magazine Website
Sad Magazine Instagram
Rethink Agency
Today we’re speaking with Pedro Villalon, an entrepreneur originally from Mexico City and now living in Vancouver for the last ten years. He’s a beverage expert and has been sourcing unique teas from all over Asia by backpacking through mountains and meeting farmers face to face. His amazing tea bar called O5 has been running for 8 years in Kitsilano and has been a beacon of innovation and education for local tea community.
O5 Tea Bar
Pedro's LinkedIn
Today we’re speaking with Chef Karen McAthy, a pioneer in plant-based foods. Her particular specialty is creating cultured cheeses, just like regular dairy cheese, but using only plant-based sources like almonds and cashews. She’s been creating these innovative products for 10 years now, and is the co-founder of Blue Heron Cheese and Soil Restaurant. She has faced lots of opposition in her ventures but has come out on top and gained rockstar notoriety in the food industry for her perseverance.
Be sure to catch the ending for the Wize words of each episode.
Globe and Mail article about "CheeseGate"
Blue Heron instagram
Soil YVR Instagram
Jolin Ras is a Vancouver-based composer and sound designer who has been creating audio for Nike, Adidas, Arcteryx, and many other top brands. He continues to reach new heights, but it hasn’t come without years of hard work
Jolin's Music IG with tons of videos featuring his work
SP-303
TR-808 Drum Machine
Mauricio is a Mexican ex-pat living here in Vancouver since 2010. He has successfully created a critically acclaimed brewery in the sought-after neighbourhood of Mount Pleasant, but it hasn’t come without its hurdles.
Faculty Brewing
Mauricio's LinkedIn
Info on Yves Potvin, Founder of Yves and Gardein
Feeding Growth Workshop series, highly recommended by the way!