Bold Strong Podcast: Recent Episodes
Craig Nadeau
Bold Strong is about interesting people and ideas! Bold strong studies a bunch of different things. We are completely all over the place but it reflects the varied interests of the team. Conversations, interviews and podcasts with todays interesting people! We cover politics, business, and fitness. Most of our Fitness material is available on the Bold Strong Athlete Podcast. Also, our content is located online at Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/c/BoldStrong
In this episode, we sit down with Sonya Sharp, Calgary city councillor and mayoral candidate, to talk about the issues that matter to Calgarians. From city budgets and leadership accountability to the challenges facing our communities and how city services could be improved, Sonya shares her candid perspective on what’s happening in Calgary.
We cover a lot of ground in this conversation: her vision for the city, lessons learned from council, and how she plans to tackle the big decisions ahead.
This week, we had an incredible conversation with Joe Whitbread. We discussed how to break the endless scrolling cycle and start creating a life you're proud of. As a dad, a public speaker, and a former PA announcer for the Calgary Flames, Joe brings a one-of-a-kind perspective on what it really takes to build a brand.
You’ll walk away with a fresh mindset on your digital habits, your personal brand, and the mark you're leaving on the world.
Calgary is at a turning point, and Jeff Davison says it’s time to bring back the city’s entrepreneurial spirit.
Jeff Davison joins us to talk about:
- Safety, investment, and the future of tourism
- How safety concerns are impacting tourism and investment
- Jeff’s leadership at the Prostate Cancer Centre and the importance of health advocacy
You don't want to miss this one!
This week on Bold Strong, we sit down with Steven, a private lending specialist who’s reshaping the way people think about financing. Raised in Saskatchewan and now working across Alberta, BC, and beyond.
He’s got a sharp mind for real estate, a soft spot for helping people, and when he’s not closing deals, you’ll find him on a motorcycle, in the field, or somewhere chasing new adventures
In this episode, we sat with Steve Mesler, an Olympic gold medalist, executive leadership expert, renowned keynote speaker, author, social entrepreneur, and influential advocate for mental health and performance optimization
In this episode, we cover:
– What it really takes to win at the highest level
– Why leadership starts young
– The behind-the-scenes of creating lasting impact through sport and education
– How failure and doubt shape success
At just 22, Chandra Crawford won Olympic gold in cross-country skiing, capturing hearts worldwide with her infectious energy. But beyond the podium, she faced personal battles with confidence and eating disorders, challenges she has transformed into fuel for empowering the next generation.
As the founder of Fast and Female, she’s changing the game for young women in sports.
In this inspiring episode, Chandra takes us through her career highs, personal struggles, and her mission to uplift others.
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Music has the power to heal, inspire, and transform our lives. In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Buchanan, a music therapy expert, to uncover the real impact of music on our brains, emotions, and well-being.
Topics we cover:
The science behind music therapy
How music helps with stress, trauma & mental health
The impact of music on workspaces
We had the pleasure of chatting with zak Hussein of the @CanadianPodcast and AI enthusiast. We talked about storytelling, mental wellness, and his journey in the podcast world
We had an incredible conversation with one of Canada’s top economists, Todd Hirsch! With over 15 years as VP & Chief Economist at ATB Financial, 3 TED Talks, and 3 books, Todd brings a unique perspective on how to navigate today’s ever-changing economy.
In this episode, we sit down with Arden Styles, a business leader with over 25 years of experience in consulting, operations, and branding. Arden has helped companies like CEGEN reinvent their identities and bring innovative solutions to industries like energy, crypto mining, and more.
In this episode, we cover branding’s impact on society and tips on navigating today’s business world.
We sat with the amazing Giselle Drew Walsh on the Bold Strong Podcast! She’s Mrs. Universe Canada ‘24/‘25, a military vet, and a powerhouse advocate for mental health and resilience.
In this episode, Giselle opens up about her journey serving in the military and her mission of empowering others on some of the most important issues out there.
Topics covered:
- Trust and Vulnerability in Connection
- Canadian Veterans & PTSD
- Giselle's Journey
- Pageants and Purpose
Brandon Lorenzo is a high-energy country artist from Airdrie, Alberta. He has earned international recognition for his powerful vocals. In 2023, he won Male Vocalist of the Year and Male Entertainer of the Year at the North American Country Music Association Awards, and later took home the Male Vocalist of the Year (Modern Country) at the Josie Music Awards, held at the Grand Ole Opry.
With over 200 performances across the Prairies and the U.S., Brandon’s energetic stage presence and voice captivate audiences. He’s shared the stage with top artists like Brett Kissel, Randy Houser, and Gord Bamford, and performed at major venues, including Big Valley Jamboree, the Canadian Finals Rodeo, and Nashville’s Troubadour.
Catherine Brownlee in the Bold Strong podcast🎉
President and CEO of CBI, with over 30 years of experience in Recruitment and Business Development. Catherine is a powerhouse in her field, boasting a network of 85,000+ contacts and a track record of inspiring success!
She is a co-author of three bestselling books, including How to Sell in Any Economy 📚
We unleashed a great conversation with Moose Abdel.
Musap "Moose" Abdel is a two-time founder, community leader, and changemaker. A board member of the Calgary Police Board for the African Community, Moose is celebrated for his visionary leadership. As the Founder and CEO of both profit and non-profit ventures, including Struggle is Your Success (SIYS), he empowers young individuals from diverse backgrounds through entrepreneurship mentorship, drawing on his experiences of overcoming adversity and poverty.
Happy to announce our next guest, Jessica Janzen👏
Jessica Janzen is a sought-after motivational speaker,
mindset coach, entrepreneur, author, philanthropist, wife to ‘Hot Ronnie’, mother of three, and go-getter.
Born and raised on her family farm in Manitoba she now owns the title of city slicker and calls Calgary, Alberta home. Jessica is not only an advocate for mental health, rare diseases, and all things joy, but also a total live wire.
Dennis is an accomplished Customer experience specialist and relationship builder with a passion for helping people, building trust through responsive service, and creating a very positive impact in his customers' lives. Most recently in banking, by understanding the "Customer story" and a desire to do what is right for every customer, while balancing the interests of the employer, Dennis has been able to develop many business opportunities in equipment finance, Agriculture, Real Estate, Oil & Gas, and many other diversified industries.
Dennis loves crunching numbers, is skilled at in-depth analysis of financial statements, Underwriting, loan structuring, and risk management, and has strong written and communication skills.
In this episode, we talked about Immigration, the importance of connections, and entrepreneurship.
In this episode, the unstoppable Canadian Entrepreneur Kevin Halliday joined us to discuss bodybuilding, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.
Recognized for his exceptional skills, Kevin was honored as a finalist for the prestigious "Top 40 under 40" Entrepreneur of the Year award. Not stopping there, he also released his captivating book, "The Art of Spindle, Stairs & Railings," proving that his talents extend far beyond construction. Always eager to explore new horizons, Kevin launched his exhilarating podcast, Shed Talk with Kevin Halliday. Connecting with notable guests, this entertaining show delves into topics that challenge your knowledge and push you to embrace curiosity.
Shane Wenzel from the Shane Group of Companies joined us for one more episode. We talked about Calgary's housing Market, Construction, and Housing Crisis.
Shane Wenzel is a Calgary businessman with years of professional experience in the building and development industry. He’s a proud member of the LGBTQ community and is the CEO & President, and namesake of the Shane Homes Group of Companies 🏡
In this episode, we sit down with an international AI trainer, presenter, and enthusiast who has helped educate thousands of professionals about the fundamentals and risks of generative artificial intelligence, Rebecca Bulstma. We discuss the impact of AI on different industries, the rise of Deepfake technology, and the dark side of generative models.
With over 15 years of experience in strategic communications and public relations, Rebecca holds an APR designation from the Canadian Public Relations Society and a degree in Professional Communication from Royal Roads University. She is an Executive Board Member of the Canadian Association of Communicators in Education and serves as the Director of Communications for a public school district in Alberta, Canada.
Hamish Know discusses why people don't trust salespeople and why sales don't come from relationships.
Hamish is a member of the global Sandler network. He supports private organizations in Southern Alberta and helps them to create and maintain scalable, repeatable, consistent sales engines with an engaged and motivated team.
Leo is a natural bodybuilding pro who clinched his WNBF pro card at just 22! 🏆 With 10 pro shows under his belt, including a stellar 2nd place at the 2021 WNBF World Championships, Leo's a force to reckon with in the fitness world. He's all about bringing out the best in people, helping them smash their goals and achieve greatness.
With 5+ years of experience in Alberta’s agriculture industry, Katerina shares everything about her journey in the Agriculture industry in Canada, and how she has become a support for women.
Dustin Paisley is an entrepreneur and lover of all business things. 6 years ago, he co-founded Local Laundry as a way to learn about e-commerce and give back to the community. Local Laundry has raised over $175,000 for local charities. They're also always looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact.
Dustin Paisley is an entrepreneur and lover of all business things. 6 years ago, he co-founded Local Laundry as a way to learn about e-commerce and give back to the community. Local Laundry has raised over $175,000 for local charities. They're also always looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact.
Adam Ruby is a high-energy comedian, an explosion of energy, jokes, and physical storytelling. Appealing to a wide range of audiences and ages. Adam is at home at any club, theatre, bar, stage, and everything in between.
He has been featured on the YYC Comedy Festival, Yuk Yuk's Comedy Clubs, and producer of Fresh Fives at the Laugh Shop! He has toured all throughout Canada and was a top three finalist in the Yuk Yuk's Funniest Comedian Competition.
Treena has been in the HR world for years. She has looked at 100,000+ resumes over the years and worked with hundreds of people looking to improve their career opportunities.
To date, she has worked with almost 300 clients to help them transform their resumes which gave them the confidence to go after their dream job.
She finds the resume transformation process both rewarding and cathartic and treats every resume project with the same level of care and enthusiasm.
Katelyn Bullock stands as a dynamic force in the business world—an entrepreneur and an animator of company culture with an enthusiasm for social media. Her transformative journey, from overcoming the challenge of failing her first year of Engineering to emerging as a successful entrepreneur, is a profound lesson in resilience. Rather than accepting failure, Katelyn viewed each setback as an opportunity to iterate toward success.
The spark for her dedication to revolutionizing business practices was kindled during a period of recession layoffs, a critical moment in her life as she anticipated the arrival of her first child. Witnessing how leaders navigated the challenges of that time solidified her belief in a more compassionate and effective approach to business. This pivotal experience fueled her commitment to shaping a better way of doing business rooted in empathy and innovation.
Meet Audrey Lafleur, originally hailing from Quebec City but currently living her best life in Calgary with her two beautiful kids. Audrey's fascination with the fitness industry began at a young age, and her curiosity about body anatomy led her to graduate in orthotic prosthetic orthopedics. Driven by her artistic side, she pursued her dreams in cosmetics tattooing, eventually culminating in the opening of her own beauty studio in the heart of Calgary.
With an innate entrepreneurial mindset, Audrey has always embraced the spirit of a business person. Now, she looks forward to combining her life experiences and diverse skill sets in the coaching world. Her mantra, a guiding principle in her journey, is simply, "Less is more."
Brandon is a Country Singer and Songwriter from Airdrie, Alberta. He's won the 2023 Male Vocalist of the Year and Male Entertainer of the Year at the North American Country Music Awards International (NACMAI) in Nashville. He's also an 8-time Country Music Alberta Awards nominee. In this video, Craig and Brandon talk about how and when Country Music found Brandon.
Catch the full conversation here.
We had a super fun conversation with Nicole Hailey.
Nicole is an accomplished dating and love coach with decades of counseling experience. She helps people reclaim confidence and find lasting love. In this video, we talk about how someone's conflict language and coping mechanisms can have a lasting effect on their relationships.
Murray Lee is a great friend and an accredited accountant (CPA) with over thirty years of public practice including twenty years as a partner at two different international “Big Four” accounting firms. In this video, we discuss life, financial responsibility, and a few lessons from Murray's book "Buy the Milk First: ... and Other Secrets to Financial Prosperity, Regardless of Your Income."
The book is available at Amazon.ca, Apple Books and Indigo Books.
In this episode Craig speaks with Treena Elliott regarding some of the changes over the last few years that have left gaps in peoples resumes. Does it matter?? Also what are some of the new do's and don'ts on resumes. Treena has been in the HR world for years and has seen 1000's of resumes over the years and worked with hundreds of people looking at improving their career opportunities.
Craig has been in the Staffing world for close to a quarter century and has seen the good the bad and the crazy. This episode is also available on Youtube on the Bold Strong Channel (www.youtube.com/c/boldstrong)
Amber is a great friend and a fierce competitor. On stage she competes Nationally in Bikini in the CPA/IFBB. She also supports her clients with lifestyle coaching for fitness and diet. Ensuring intelligent diet programs and encouraging sustainable habits. You can find her on Instagram @ambercress and for Coaching @fitbyambercress @nadeau_cra
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Bahaha, there are virtually no Creatine Secrets. Here is the shortest possible summary. I've used it every day for at least 10 years with few breaks. I use it for Bodybuilding and I have seen great benefits in strength and muscle gains. I can tell when I am off of it. I have never had a single negative experience with it except when I run out of it. Thanks so much to Eric Trexler who was gracious with his time in sending me some great material regarding the impacts of Creatine (and Caffeine on Parkinson's disease).
Key Points....
- It is made in your body - supplementation increases body's levels (to a point)
- it works for virtually everyone infants to elderly
- use Creatine Monohydrate
- Dosing "Check with your doctor"
- Otherwise, 2g for young people, up to 120lbs 3g/day, 120lbs to 200lbs 5g/day, beyond 200lbs 8g/day
- loading 20g/day for 5 days works
- Cycling is unnecessary
- Using it during a BB competition is beneficial - talk to your Coach
- Side Effects are almost exclusively limited to stomach upset on high doses
- Works for Strength, Power, Sprinting, and Bodybuilding "Efforts"
- Does not have a significant effect during a longer aerobic "Effort"
- It has measured REAL benefits for the brain and ageing diseases
- Very limited drug interactions
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I will post all the backup research on www.boldstrong.com
Check out Eric Trexler, Eric Helms and the team at Stronger by Science, they know way way more than I do.
Kamea has a ton of deep thoughts. Where are we at with the generations. Where does Bitcoin fit into the narrative. Did the Boomers make everything better or set up the remaining generations to clean up the mess??
Kamea is a close friend that I have a ton of respect for, and yes, it is true he can out lift me any day of the week. Kamea is a Dentist and an Entrepreneur extraordinaire. I am always challenged to keep up to his intellect.
If you listen right to the end you are going to get a tip on an exercise that is going to break the internet....the Craig Press!!
Full video is here https://youtu.be/bxSxay2axWw
A little bit about everything! Craig meets up with Tom Novecosky President of Signature Properties and Gerri Masciangelo SVP of Norseman Structures. There is more than a few years of experience in the room.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-novecosky-138b912a/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerri-masciangelo-9330112/
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Life often lands us in great work opportunities. Other times we are either in a role that we are not well suited for or not in a role at all. Richard has been in this business of supporting people in transition for 30 years. He is a speaker, author and coach. He has a wealth of knowledge that helps anyone move forward in their career!
http://www.yourpathtopurpose.net/
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