Profiles in Business: Recent Episodes
Media Lab YYC
Short episodes that include a bunch of information. Business owners discuss what they’ve learned, things in their industry that everybody should know, and how you can start your journey with entrepreneurship.
Lloyd Hamshaw returns to explain what's happening in the job market, how you can stand out as a candidate, and what might happen in the future.
REAL Recruitment's website: https://realrecruitment.ca
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALRecruitment
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/REALRecruitCDA
Find Lloyd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-hamshaw-75704a19/
Or his personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lloyd_Hamshaw
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Megan Barefoot is passionate about holistic nutrition. This means looking at everything in a person's life not just the food they're eating. She joins Kyle to explain why she loves this so much and what the process is like working with her no matter where you live in the world.
No Shoes Nutrition website: https://www.noshoesnutrition.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshoesnutrition/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/noshoesnutrition
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
"Aging doesn’t have to be a constant reminder of what you can no longer do." Kirei Yasunori lives by that mantra. Even though she had been a lifelong athlete she found herself being a couch potato after retirement. Then she realized it didn't need to be that way. In this chat she talks about that journey and why Evolved Strength is a great solution for so many people.
Evolved Strength website: https://www.evolvedstrength.ca
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Lloyd Hamshaw answers questions about how he finds the right candidates for companies and some of the misconceptions about what he does.
REAL Recruitment's website: https://realrecruitment.ca
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALRecruitment
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/REALRecruitCDA
Find Lloyd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-hamshaw-75704a19/
Or his personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lloyd_Hamshaw
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Robin Devine began as a massage therapist but then became fascinate by the lymph system. In this episode she talks with Kyle about her journey from working by herself, to running an entire clinic, and her love of marine biology.
You can find out more information about the Lymph Balance Centre here: https://www.lymphbalance.com
You can also follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lymphbalance
Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lymphbalancecentre/
Or even on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNKy7llYPvqzAsdcdhyHSfw
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Rob Patenaude went from serving wine, to making wine, and now even teaches wine! In this episode he details how he's always been part of the alcohol industry, in one form or another, and why you should consider making your own.
You can check out Wine Kitz Varsity's website: https://www.winekitzcalgary.com
You can also check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WineKitzCalgaryVarsity
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Amanda Delamer grew up in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan but then travelled Europe where she found love and ultimately a passion for helping leaders be the best they can be. In this episode she discusses why leaders often fail and how she can help them achieve their goals.
You can checkout the SoulTree Coaching website: http://www.soultree.ca
Or you can email Amanda: amanda@soultree.ca
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Andrea Cox understands why it's so important to have a plan in place for when you pass away. It's often an uncomfortable conversation to have but incredibly beneficial. In this episode she talks about how she got into this line of work and why effective planning now saves you from causing huge heartbreak later.
To book for one of Andrea's seminars you can go to: https://myeventsite.ca/gyaio/
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Angela Yee-Hamshaw accidentally found herself getting into wills and estates. But it became a passion for her. Kyle recently caught up with Angela to discuss what the last year has been like for her industry and practice.
Angela's phone number: 403-543-1101
Angela's email: angelayh@masuchlaw.com
Masuch Law's website: https://www.masuchlaw.com/services/wills-and-estates/
Masuch Law's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasuchAlbertLLPCalgary/
Masuch Law's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasuchLaw
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Jean Paul Bohemier tried his best not to be a chiropractor, but fate stepped in. In this episode you'll hear about how a passion grew into a profession.
Vibe Health & Spine website: https://vibehealthcalgary.com
Dr. Jean Paul Bohemier's personal website: https://drbohemier.com
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Looking back Jasmine Greer was always going to be an entrepreneur. In this episode you'll hear her journey through a bunch of different industries until her current role as business owner of her own cleaning company.
Gotta Bee Clean's website: https://www.gottabeeclean.ca
You can also check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweptawayairdrie/
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Madhura Joshi has always been entrepreneurial. When she was let go from her oil and gas job she knew that the time was right for her to be her own boss. In this episode you'll hear how she became a coach and why she's focusing on lawyers.
Madhura's website: https://therealmadhura.com
Madhura's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therealmadhura
Madhura's Instagram: https://twitter.com/madhurajoshi84
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Roger Baker knew he could make more of a difference as a lawyer by starting his own practice. Carly Baker joined Baker Law Firm because she knew she wanted to be part of that mission. In this episode you'll hear both of their stories on how they got into law, and the things they were obsessed with as kids.
You can visit Baker Law Firm's website: https://bakerlawfirm.ca
Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bakerlawfirm/
Or on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bakerlawfirm_/media
Or on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bakerlawfirm.yyc/
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Kyle Sellar, in many ways, was destined to become a plumber. His skill and enthusiasm help to make his company stand out from the rest. In this episode you'll hear his journey from Prince Edward Island to Alberta, and how plumbing saved the world.
Icon Plumbing and Heating on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iconplumbingheating/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iconplumbingheating/
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
John Breeze took an opportunity to move to Canada when it was presented to him and he's never looked back. He's had a few jobs since then, but now he focuses on helping business owners, educators, and other leaders in leadership coaching as well as mentoring.
John does have a website here: https://itsallaboutconnecting.ca
But you can call: 403-286-7942
Or email: johnbreeze@me.com
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Alisha Rawji is a doctor who specializes in naturopathic medicine. She helps Kyle understand what exactly that means. (Recorded live on Zoom as part of a podcast demonstration.)
You can email Alisha at: info@drrawji.ca
Check out her website at: www.drrawji.ca
Or you can phone her at: 403-403-6650
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Robb Lacey was laid off, but that invigorated him to start his own company. He's an electrician who is there to help fix issues quickly and effectively. Listen to his journey from sleepless nights to reaching new heights.
Jewel Electric website: http://www.jewelelectricltd.ca
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewelelectricltd/
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jewelelectric/
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Paul Konyk has been on the show before. Over the last year he's been able to continue great customer service, even when the ability to go into people's homes has been restricted. Listen to a couple of great stories that have happened in the past few months.
iKonyk Solutions website: https://ikonyk.ca
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iKonykSolutions
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/iKonykSolutions
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikonyksolutions/
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Meghan Prescott is glad she got fired. It gave her the chance to refocus on something she actually wanted to do. Listen to her journey in becoming a nutrition and health specialist.
No Shoes Nutrition website: https://www.noshoesnutrition.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshoesnutrition/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/noshoesnutrition
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Megan Barefoot had no plan on starting her own business. But life had other plans for her. Listen to her journey from geologist to nutrition specialist.
No Shoes Nutrition website: https://www.noshoesnutrition.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noshoesnutrition/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/noshoesnutrition
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Mark Neustaedter knows that relationships are more important in his business than transactions. Listen to his journey from small town kid to real estate entrepreneur.
eXp Realty website: https://www.metroyychomes.com
Or check out the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/metroyychomes
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Kagan Kneen understands that when you’re in the telecom industry you can’t have a one size fits all mentality. He’s the kind of guy who has pushed himself out of the comfort zone and really identified how to find the best solution for the customers coming into Blueline Wireless.
Blueline Wireless has a website: https://bluelinewireless.ca
Blueline Wireless is on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluelinewireless.ca
Blueline Wireless is on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluelinewireless/
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Jason Yaholkowski knows you don’t have to go to a gym to be fit. His business, Fitness In the Home, helps to motivate your fitness journey without you ever having to leave our house.
Fitness in the Home on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FitnessintheHome/
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Jos Willard has always found himself in a position to help guide people to their goals. People may roll their eyes at business coaches, but when they're good their success translates to you fulfilling your dreams.
Jos Willard Coaching website: https://www.joswillard.com
Email: jos@joswillard.com
Jos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JosWillard
Jos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jos_willard/
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Yolande Tanwi knew she could provide better care to seniors if started her own business. Samaritan Caregivers allows the elderly to stay in their own homes and not have to feel lost in a new place. It also provides support in taking them to run errands and not feel like shut-ins. Yolande shares her story and advice for future entrepreneurs.
Samaritan Caregivers website: http://www.samaritancaregiver.com
Their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samaritancaregiver
Their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samaritancaregiver/:
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Rosario Fortugno was frustrated by needed to travel long distances for work and feeling like he was wasting time. So he decided to start a company and fix the problem. But he did it with style.
The InOrbis website: https://inorbis.ca
Rosario's blog: http://applyingai.com
InOrbis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inorbisintercity/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/inorbiscorp
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InOrbisIntercity/
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Paul Konyk was given an opportunity that he took and then ran with. He's now been in business for over 30 years and has positioned his company iKonyk Solutions as the ultimate IT department for companies. In this episode he explains what he's learned while being an entrepreneur and what advice he'd give to others.
iKonyk Solutions website: https://ikonyk.ca
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iKonykSolutions
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/iKonykSolutions
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikonyksolutions/
Book a call with iKonyk here: https://ikonyk.ca/book/
Email: info@ikonyk.ca
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Lloyd Hamshaw didn't allow a setback in his professional life to keep him down. Instead he started his own company. Now he utilizes his years of experience to match the correct candidate to the right job.
REAL Recruitment's website: https://realrecruitment.ca
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REALRecruitment
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/REALRecruitCDA
Find Lloyd on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-hamshaw-75704a19/
Or his personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Lloyd_Hamshaw
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Sometimes we want a quick fix to our medical problems. Dr. Alisha Rawji makes sure to look at everything so that the solution attacks the root cause rather than just the symptom. In this episode you'll find out how doctors are really just entrepreneurs in a different setting.
You can also connect with Alisha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-alisha-rawji-bsc-nd-2bb2281a/
Or follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northwest_naturopath_yyc/
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Talking about what you want to happen after you die can be a hard subject to discuss. Luckily, Angela Yee-Hamshaw, of Masuch Law,has made a career of making the hard conversations easy. In this episode she discusses how she got to where she is and what everyone should understand about wills.
Angela's phone number: 403-543-1101
Angela's email: angelayh@masuchlaw.com
Masuch Law's website: https://www.masuchlaw.com/services/wills-and-estates/
Masuch Law's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MasuchAlbertLLPCalgary/
Masuch Law's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MasuchLaw
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/
Toni Guffei is the owner of Ratio Marketing. She has over sixteen years of experience in market strategy. In this episode she discusses what sets her apart from the competition and how you can do it too.
Toni's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toniguffei/
Website: https://ratiomarketingandreports.com
Produced by Kyle Marshall of Media Lab YYC.Media Labhelps you produce podcasts.
Website: http://medialabyyc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/medialabyyc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medialabyyc/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/medialabyyc/