The Explore84 Podcast
328 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago -EXPLORE84 is a community founded on empowering those on their journey to their highest selves. By focusing on the three pillars of health – mind, body, and soul – EXPLORE84 aims to create a supportive environment for personal growth and transformation.
The EXPLORE84 Podcast serves as a platform for inspiring conversations, where experts and community members share insights, experiences, and strategies for achieving balance in all aspects of life. From mental resilience and physical fitness to spiritual nourishment, EXPLORE84 explores the intersections and importance of these vital elements.
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How to master your craft and stay inspired. Michael Allemeier - Educator & Certified Master Chef
January 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBMicheal Allemeier has truly mastered his craft, and he seems to have as much energy now as he did when his journey began. The hospitality industry can quickly burn people out - so how is Michael still thriving after a long career? Well, let’s find out… The Explore 84 Project: Website | Instagram Mark Kondrat: Website | Instagram Michael Allemeier: Instagram
Riding bikes to fight cancer. Samara Franzky - Community Engagement Coordinator, Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer
January 02, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBBefore COVID f’d everything up - I was on the WBN Team and we rode the Alberta Ride To Conquer Cancer every summer! WBN stands for Wednesday Beer Night - we weren’t the best team but we looked the best, raised a ton of money for the fight against cancer, and had a blast! I met up with Samara to learn more about the Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer and how people can get involved. It’s a great cause - and a great excuse to get into shape! “The mission statement of ACF is to create more ...
BODY: A Conversation with Samara Franzky
January 02, 2023 09:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBBefore COVID got in the way - Samara Franzky was on the WBN Team and rode the Alberta Ride To Conquer Cancer every summer! WBN stands for Wednesday Beer Night - while they weren’t the best team, they certainly looked the best, raised a ton of money for the fight against cancer, and had a blast! I met up with Samara to learn more about the Enbridge Tour Alberta for Cancer and how people can get involved. It’s a great cause - and a great excuse to get into shape! “The mission statement ...
Life as a Journeyman in the NHL Sean Pronger - NHL Alumni & Author
December 26, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWhat happens if you make the NHL - but you’re not quite Wayne Gretzky? Sean Pronger wrote a book about his experience as a Journeyman in the NHL to answer that question. His book is honest - he describes his career without any “sugar-coating” - and it’s hilarious! On the podcast, Sean shares some of his favorite stories from the book, his childhood, and his life after hockey. Sean is joining Alberta Beer Festivals in February for the Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival - I’m sure he’ll ha...
BODY: A Conversation with NHL Alumni Sean Pronger
December 26, 2022 09:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWhat happens if you make the NHL - but you’re not quite Wayne Gretzky? Sean Pronger wrote a book about his experience as a Journeyman in the NHL to answer that question. His book is honest - he describes his career without any “sugar-coating” - and it’s hilarious! On the podcast, Sean shares some of his favourite stories from the book, his childhood, and his life after hockey. Sean is joining Alberta Beer Festivals in February for the Jasper Beer & Spirits Festival - I’m sure he’ll h...
MIND: A Conversation with Kevin Crowe
December 19, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIf you’ve never heard of Give A Mile you need to listen to this podcast! Kevin Crowe founded Give A Mile almost a decade ago after losing a close friend. Their mission is to provide flights for people at end-of-life to connect with their loved ones for a final goodbye. Kevin is also an adventure racer! He’s ran and paddle-boarded around the world - and his stories are incredible. He’s 1-part inspiration and 1-part crazy - which makes for a really fun podcast! Follow Give A Mile: Webs...
Adventure Racing & Social Entrepreneurship - Kevin Crowe - Founder, Give A Mile
December 19, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIf you’ve never heard of Give A Mile you need to listen to this podcast! Kevin Crowe founded Give A Mile almost a decade ago after losing a close friend. Their mission is to provide flights for people at end-of-life to connect with their loved ones for a final goodbye. Kevin is also an adventure racer! He’s ran and paddle-boarded around the world - and his stories are incredible. He’s 1-part inspiration and 1-part crazy - which makes for a really fun podcast! The Explore 84 Project: ...
Why Did We Create The Explore 84 Project?
December 13, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWelcome to the Explore 84 Podcast! Today I sat down with Dr. Greg Long, my good friend and co-founder of The Explore 84 Project, to explain what it’s all about. The first season of the podcast starts next week with a new podcast being released each Monday. If you would like to learn how to create your own EXPLORE84 journey connect with us on our website - explore84.com. The Explore 84 Project: website | Instagram Mark Kondrat: website | Instagram Dr. Greg Long: website | Instagram...
WELCOME: Why Did We Create The Explore84 Project?
December 13, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBWelcome to the Explore84 Podcast! Today I sat down with Dr. Greg Long, my good friend and co-founder of The Explore84 Project, to explain what it’s all about. The first season of the podcast starts next week with a new podcast being released each Monday. If you would like to learn how to create your own EXPLORE84 journey connect with us on our website - explore84.com. Follow Greg: Website | Instagram Follow Explore84: Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedIn
INSPIRE: JD Lewis - Morning Host, CJAY 92
December 06, 2022 07:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with my friend JD Lewis, the Morning Host at CJAY 92 in Calgary, Alberta. Tune in to hear what JD's been up to since the last time he joined me on the Kondrat!
CREATE: Ebun Olaloye - Founder, "Live Breathe Futbol"
December 02, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBMeet Ebun Olaloye, the founder and creative director of "Live Breathe Futbol". Ebun grew up in Lagos, Nigeria until he was 10 years old. Here, he learned the value of hard work and discovered his artistic talents. At just 12 years old , he began hand-painting and graphic designing t-shirts, discovering his love for apparel design. In just 3 years after starting his brand 'Live Breathe Futbol', he had customers in over 50 countries and features in Forbes, Sports Illustrated and many more...
INSPIRE: Gayathri Shukla - Founder, Campfire Kinship
September 06, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBGayathri Shukla is the devoted founder of ‘Campfire Kinship’, an organization created to help build inclusive cultures through elevated storytelling. After working in leadership roles within the engineering industry for 17 years, she began observing how a diverse and inclusive team could thrive. These teams leveraged every team member’s skillsets, perspectives and potential to achieve success. These experiences amplified her passion for inclusion and diversity. Gayathri has recently publis...
CREATE: Troy Nebeker - Photographer
August 10, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBMeet Troy Nebeker, the man who mocks fear and lives for experiences. Troy is a graphic designer, art director, creative director, agency owner and freelancer and most recently, a professional photographer. There’s little that Troy can’t do. He continues to learn and grow without letting fear stop him, quoting, “If an opportunity comes up, I’m gonna say yes. Pure and simple. If I don’t know what I’m getting myself into or if I’m gonna be able to do it, I’ll figure it out”. Troy lives with t...
LEAD: Dewey Noordhof - Operations Manager, Concorde Entertainment Group
July 20, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 52 MBToday I discuss Leadership with Dewey Noordhof - a veteran of the Hospitality Industry with over 25 years of experience. I hope you enjoy… “My idea of a restaurant is simple. It’s a place where people find happiness through the communion of food, wine, environment and kindness.” - Dewey Noordhof The Kondrat Podcast: website | Instagram | facebook Concorde Entertainment Group: website | Instagram
LEAD: Francine Gomes - Co-Founder, Cluck N Cleaver
July 05, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBToday I connected with my friend Francine Gomes, co-founder of Cluck N Cleaver, to discuss her ideas on leadership. We also discuss the challenges Francine deals with on a daily basis - inflation, supply chain issues, staffing shortages - and how she overcomes them. And since Francine did open Cluck N Cleaver with her sister Nicole Gomes - we needed to talk about how they’ve managed to build a successful business and still remain close. No doubt their mother, who Francine credits as one o...
LEAD: Francine Gomes - Co-Founder, Cluck N Cleaver
July 05, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBToday I connected with my friend Francine Gomes, co-founder of Cluck N Cleaver, to discuss her ideas on leadership. We also discuss the challenges Francine deals with on a daily basis - inflation, supply chain issues, staffing shortages - and how she overcomes them. And since Francine did open Cluck N Cleaver with her sister Nicole Gomes - we needed to talk about how they’ve managed to build a successful business and still remain close. No doubt their mother, who Francine credits as one o...
CREATE: Kristian Bogner - Master Photographer & Nikon Ambassador
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBToday I connected with Kristian Bogner, a 3rd Generation Master Photographer. We discuss his career as a photographer, a profession and the passion that he shares with his mother, father and his late grandfather. Kristian is considered one of the best photographers in the world and has received multiple awards including; 2018 International Photographer of The Year, 3x International Photographer of the Year Award Winner, 4x Commercial Photographer of The Year For Canada Award Winner, and re...
INSPIRE: Chad Guenter - Founder, Keep Calm/Paddle On & Project All In
June 21, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThis is how Duff Gibson, an Olympic Gold Medalist, described Chad Guenter, this week’s guest on The Kondrat Podcast. “Chad is the coolest guy I know. He’s a firefighter, marathon paddle boarder, mental health advocate and founder of Project All In.” On the podcast, we discuss how Chad became a mental health advocate and why he is so passionate about it. Chad’s initiatives, which include Keep Calm/Paddle On and Project All In, help raise money and awareness for mental health programs. M...
INSPIRE: Chad Guenter - Founder, Keep Calm/Paddle On & Project All In Season 1: Episode 1
June 21, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBThis is how Duff Gibson, an Olympic Gold Medalist, described Chad Guenter, this week’s guest on The Kondrat Podcast. “Chad is the coolest guy I know. He’s a firefighter, marathon paddle boarder, mental health advocate and founder of Project All In.” On the podcast, we discuss how Chad became a mental health advocate and why he is so passionate about it. Chad’s initiatives, which include Keep Calm/Paddle On and Project All In, help raise money and awareness for mental health programs. M...
Episode #136 - INSPIRE - Kelly VanderBeek
May 30, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBI recently connected with Kelly VanderBeek for the podcast! Kelly has over a decade of experience as a professional athlete and now a decade of work as a broadcaster and communications specialist. Among other things, Kelly is a World Cup Medallist, Olympian, TV Host at the Olympic Games, and was the primetime host of the Calgary Stampede. Kelly also works hard to support the next generation of athletes through her efforts on both the WinSport and Alpine Canada’s Board of Directors. Kel...
Episode #135 - LEAD - Jasmine Mian Calgary City Councilor - Ward 3
May 12, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBI recently met up with Jasmine Mian, one of Calgary’s newest City Councilors, to see what inspired her to get involved in city politics. Prior to politics, Jasmine was an elite athlete where she won a bronze medal representing Canada in the 2014 Commonwealth Games and placed 12th in the 2016 Summer Olympics. We discuss how this experience helps to shape her perspective in her new political career. It was great to connect with Jasmine - she has a lot of energy and is committed to making a ...
134 - Cheryl Lowery Be There Races - Owner & Race Director
April 21, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBToday on the Kondrat Podcast I met up with Cheryl Lowery, Owner and Race Director at Be There Races. I met Cheryl through mutual friends in the beer community - because nothing goes together better than running and beer! Cheryl organizes some pretty unique races and I wanted to learn more about how she does it. We also discuss the challenges of organizing events during the COVID-19 pandemic - which she actually managed to do! — The Kondrat Podcast: website | instagram | facebook B...
133 - Robert Price, CEO - Bōde Canada
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBToday on the Kondrat Podcast, I met up with Robert Price - founder and CEO of Bōde, an online real estate marketplace that launched in Alberta in 2019 and recently expanded to Greater Vancouver. Robert explains why he believes that the traditional model for buying and selling real estate is outdated, and how he and his team built Bōde as the solution. We also discuss his journey as an entrepreneur that led him to be so passionate about building businesses that focus on solving problems fo...
Episode #133 - Robert Price, CEO - Bōde Canada
March 31, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBToday on the Kondrat Podcast, I met up with Robert Price - founder and CEO of Bōde, an online real estate marketplace that launched in Alberta in 2019 and recently expanded to Greater Vancouver. Robert explains why he believes that the traditional model for buying and selling real estate is outdated, and how he and his team built Bōde as the solution. We also discuss his journey as an entrepreneur that led him to be so passionate about building businesses that focus on solving problems fo...
132 Create. Inspire Lead. Sean Crump - CEO, Included By Design
March 16, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOn the podcast, Sean shares his story of why he started Included By Design and what their mission is. After breaking his neck in an accident in 2004, Sean realized that he either had to succumb to the barriers that existed or create a world that was more accessible for him and others. Luckily for us, Sean chose to change the world! — The Kondrat Podcast: website | instagram | facebook Included By Design: website | instagram
131 Create. Inspire Lead. Duff Gibson - Tao of Sport Author & Olympic Gold Medalist
March 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBTao of Sport is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time! I’m pumped to have the author Duff Gibson on the #KondratPodcast too talk about his life as an elite athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist. It doesn’t matter if you’re an elite athlete or just a weekend warrior like myself – Duff’s perspective will change the way you look at sports and competition forever. A little about Duff Gibson… In 1989, having completed his undergrad at Western, Duff Gibson moved to Calgary to earn his ma...
#131 Create. Inspire Lead. Duff Gibson - Tao of Sport Author & Olympic Gold Medalist
March 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBTao of Sport is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time! I’m pumped to have the author Duff Gibson on the #KondratPodcast too talk about his life as an elite athlete and Olympic Gold Medalist. It doesn’t matter if you’re an elite athlete or just a weekend warrior like myself – Duff’s perspective will change the way you look at sports and competition forever. A little about Duff Gibson… In 1989, having completed his undergrad at Western, Duff Gibson moved to Calgary to earn his ma...
130 - Another 28 Days To Become A Slightly Better Person Dillon Stecyk - COO, Alberta Beer Festivals Inc
February 16, 2022 07:05 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBToday I met up with my friend and business partner, Dillon Stecyk, to discuss the past 28 days and what we did to become slightly better people. As part of the 28-day experiment, we read A Buddha Walks Into A Bar - which explains the basic tenets of Buddhism and how to implement meditation into your life. We also discuss how we will try to become slightly better over the next 28 days - which includes implementing a few daily habits and another book. I hope you enjoy our conversation. The...
129 - LEAD. Terry Rock - President & CEO, Platform Calgary
February 03, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBDr. Terry Rock is President & CEO of Platform Calgary. He is a passionate promoter of Calgary’s potential as one of the world’s most dynamic cities and has been fortunate to be involved in numerous community-building initiatives in his hometown. Terry lives by the personal mission to “ Be For The World ” and strives to help build a society that is prosperous, resilient and inclusive. He also likes beer… _______________________________ The Kondrat Podcast: website | instagram | facebook...
Episode #129 - LEAD. Terry Rock - President & CEO, Platform Calgary
February 03, 2022 07:05 - 1 hour - 68.5 MBDr. Terry Rock is President & CEO of Platform Calgary. He is a passionate promoter of Calgary’s potential as one of the world’s most dynamic cities and has been fortunate to be involved in numerous community-building initiatives in his hometown. Terry lives by the personal mission to “Be For The World” and strives to help build a society that is prosperous, resilient and inclusive. He also likes beer… _______________________________ The Kondrat Podcast: website | instagram | facebook ...
128 - 28 Days To Become A Slightly Better Person Dillon Stecyk - Alberta Beer Festivals
January 17, 2022 13:30 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with my friend and business partner - Dillon Stecyk. Dillon and I have worked together for over 10 years and have had countless conversations and adventures. Based on all that we have been through, I knew that Dillon would be the perfect person to help me with the new experiment that I’m calling “28 Days To Become A Slightly Better Person”. The concept is pretty simple - I want to make small adjustments to my life to become a slightly better person. ...
Episode #128 - 28 Days To Become A Slightly Better Person Dillon Stecyk - Alberta Beer Festivals
January 17, 2022 13:30 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with my friend and business partner - Dillon Stecyk. Dillon and I have worked together for over 10 years and have had countless conversations and adventures. Based on all that we have been through, I knew that Dillon would be the perfect person to help me with the new experiment that I’m calling “28 Days To Become A Slightly Better Person”. The concept is pretty simple - I want to make small adjustments to my life to become a slightly better person. ...
127 - Inspire. Don Tse, Founder - Craft Beer Importers Canada
January 06, 2022 07:05 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with my friend Don Tse - Founder of Craft Beer Importers Canada. Full disclosure, we don’t talk about beer at all and we don’t talk much about business either. To be honest, I spent the last half of December slightly burned out and just wanted to chat with Don about a few concepts that I’ve been wrestling with in my head! Don is one of those people that always have random/interesting things going on in his life. For example - he read 365+ books in ...
#127 - Inspire. Don Tse, Founder - Craft Beer Importers Canada
January 06, 2022 07:05 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with my friend Don Tse - Founder of Craft Beer Importers Canada. Full disclosure, we don’t talk about beer at all and we don’t talk much about business either. To be honest, I spent the last half of December slightly burned out and just wanted to chat with Don about a few concepts that I’ve been wrestling with in my head! Don is one of those people that always have random/interesting things going on in his life. For example - he read 365+ books in ...
126 - Create. Colette Hamon, President + CEO - BraTopia
December 02, 2021 15:15 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with Colette Hamon, President and CEO of Bratopia. Colette started the company when she saw a space in the lingerie industry that was being ignored - which was educating and empowering customers. Through Bratopia, Colette and her team are committed to helping women and making their lives better. On the podcast, we discuss Colette’s entrepreneurial journey. Growing up on a farm in Saskatchewan she didn’t realize that she was surrounded by entrepreneur...
#126 - Create. Colette Hamon, President + CEO - BraTopia
December 02, 2021 15:15 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with Colette Hamon, President and CEO of Bratopia. Colette started the company when she saw a space in the lingerie industry that was being ignored - which was educating and empowering customers. Through Bratopia, Colette and her team are committed to helping women and making their lives better. On the podcast, we discuss Colette’s entrepreneurial journey. Growing up on a farm in Saskatchewan she didn’t realize that she was surrounded by entrepreneur...
125 - Inspire. Nicky Nash, Executive Director - Kids Up Front Calgary
November 25, 2021 07:05 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with Nicky Nash - Executive Director for Kids Up Front Calgary. It’s one of those conversations where I realize two things simultaneously. First - I am grateful that people like Nicky exist in the world. Second, I realize that Nicky is about 1000x better of a human being than I will ever be! On the podcast, we discuss the amazing work that Nicky and her team do through Kid’s Up Front - the experiences that they provide children literally change their ...
#125 - Inspire. Nicky Nash, Executive Director - Kids Up Front Calgary
November 25, 2021 07:05 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with Nicky Nash - Executive Director for Kids Up Front Calgary. It’s one of those conversations where I realize two things simultaneously. First - I am grateful that people like Nicky exist in the world. Second, I realize that Nicky is about 1000x better of a human being than I will ever be! On the podcast, we discuss the amazing work that Nicky and her team do through Kid’s Up Front - the experiences that they provide children literally change their ...
124 - Inspire. JD Lewis, Morning Host - CJAY 92
November 18, 2021 07:05 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with my friend JD Lewis who is the Morning Host at CJAY 92 in Calgary, Alberta. When COVID first hit, JD and I did a series of podcasts together to check in on small business owners to see what they were doing to pivot (oh how we came to hate that word!). About four months into the podcast together it looked like the world was getting back to normal so we wrapped up the series. Oops - we were wrong! On the podcast, we talk about everything that JD ...
123 - Lead. Peter Christensen - The Danish Canadian Club of Calgary
November 11, 2021 13:05 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up Peter Christensen with the Danish Canadian Club in Calgary, Alberta. The Danish Canadian Club has a very interesting connection to the Craft Beer Community in Alberta - Ed McNaley who founded Big Rock Brewery was a regular there while he was making plans to build his brewery! No matter where you live in the world, you know of a small club or association that has been around forever - and you assume that it always will be. For me, that is the Danish ...
122 - Create. Adam Wasyliw- Founder of Paradise Skis
November 04, 2021 06:05 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I met up with Adam Wasyliw - Founder of Paradise Skis in Calgary, Alberta. Adam and his friend Cam Brodrick - who are both Mechanical Engineers - wanted to create skis and snowboards designed especially for the snow conditions of the Canadian Rockies. On the podcast, we discuss the process of taking Paradise Skis from an idea and turning it into a reality. In typical Engineer fashion - Adam nerds out a little bit when he describes how the skis and snowboards ...
121 - Lead. Jyoti Gondek - Mayor-Elect, Calgary, Alberta
October 28, 2021 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBEPISODE SUMMARY Today on The Kondrat Podcast, I revisit my conversation with Jyoti Gondek, the Mayor-Elect for Calgary, Alberta. As mayor, Jyoti’s goal is to create a city that can attract new investment, retain talent, and re-establish our economic advantage. On the podcast, we discuss the many roles that Jyoti has taken on over the years and why she believes these experiences have prepared her to be Calgary’s next mayor. As she explains, her platform is focused on stabilizing our econ...
120 - INSPIRE. Dr. Ranjan Kumar, Founder - Delta Brewstillery
October 21, 2021 06:05 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBOn today's podcast, I sat down with my friend Dr. Ranjan Kumar, Founder of Delta Brewstillery in Calgary, Alberta. Ranjan was born and raised in India and came to Canada to continue his post-secondary education. He received his PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Calgary and is proud of the contribution he has made in the community as a doctor. In the podcast, we discuss Ranjan’s journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur and why he decided to step away from medicine to build a ...
119 - CREATE Dave Wald - Co-Founder, Karma Campervans
October 14, 2021 06:05 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBOn today's podcast, I sat down with Dave Wald, Co-Founder of Karma Campervans, a company that has helped reimagine how people explore the Rocky Mountains. Through his life as an entrepreneur, Dave has worked as a “Lot Boy” at an RV dealership, created a social media agency and travelled the world. Each of these experiences has helped shape his perspective on business and shaped his latest venture - Karma Campervan. Karma Campervans: website | Instagram The Kondrat Podcast: website | Tw...
118 - CREATE Jeremy Clark - President & CEO of CH Financial
October 07, 2021 06:05 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBOn today's podcast, I sat down with Jeremy Clark, CH Financials' President and CEO, to discuss their philosophies and how they help entrepreneurs and "small" businesses succeed every day. Big News - I am excited to announce that The Kondrat Podcast has partnered with CH Financial to help share stories of entrepreneurs, community leaders and inspiring humans with a larger audience! CH Financial is dedicated to helping people succeed - which is why I chose to partner with them. As an entre...
117 - LEAD. Ren Navarro - Founder, Beer. Diversity
September 16, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I sat down with Ren Navarro, Founder of Beer.Diversity. Ren has become a known name at breweries, wineries, distilleries, and beyond. She has given talks on diversity and inclusion at several colleges and countless festivals, panels, radio shows, and podcasts throughout North America. In addition to being a diversity educator, she is a craft beer consultant for bars and restaurants in Ontario and an educator for countless businesses throughout the country. Wha...
Episode 117 - LEAD. Ren Navarro - Founder, Beer. Diversity
September 16, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I sat down with Ren Navarro, Founder of Beer.Diversity. Ren has become a known name at breweries, wineries, distilleries, and beyond. She has given talks on diversity and inclusion at several colleges and countless festivals, panels, radio shows, and podcasts throughout North America. In addition to being a diversity educator, she is a craft beer consultant for bars and restaurants in Ontario and an educator for countless businesses throughout the country. Wha...
116 - CREATE. Noah Fallis - Founder, Glean Productions
September 10, 2021 00:47 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast I sat down with Noah Fallis with Glean Productions in Calgary, Alberta. We discuss his career as a commercial stills photographer, director of photography, and a general lighting nerd and how he combined these skills to create Glean Productions. So what is Glean Productions? From a cultural standpoint - Glean is a playful, light hearted company whose core principals are humility, humour, and hustle. From a technical standpoint - they basically utilize some fan...
115 - Doug Gillespie, VP of Marketing - Hydropool Hot Tubs
July 30, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast, I sat down with Doug Gillespie, VP of Marketing with Hydropool Hot Tubs to have a conversation about creativity, being an entrepreneur, and helping to build a successful business. Aside from being a successful business person, Doug is a committed father of two children and a proud coach with the Special Olympics. I was introduced to Doug through our mutual friend Jim Button. I had asked Jim who I should speak to about creativity in business and he didn’t hesi...
114 - Cody Battershill, Founder - Canada Action
July 23, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBToday on The Kondrat Podcast, I sat down with Cody Battershill, an award-winning real estate agent and Founder of Canada Action. Cody founded Canada Action to help share the stories from Canada’s resource industries, including; Energy, Agriculture, Forestry, Mining, Oil & Gas, Pipelines and Renewables. In many ways, today’s world of media is designed to separate people into groups that leave us more divided than ever. Because of this, it’s important to have real conversations with people ...