Professional entertainer, magician, entrepreneur and the unofficial mayor of Bragg Creek, Baruch Laskin, shares his unique perspective on building community. Baruch demonstrates patience and perseverance amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with a new business on the horizon. www.staylaskin.com
Haley is an accomplished athlete with an impressive marketing/branding background. We spoke about her path to the 2021 Olympics in Tokyo, school, building her brand and supporting her father through her transgender transition. www.haleydaniels.ca
Doug Rawlyk is a master carpenter and the owner of Rawlyk Developments in Calgary, AB. Through sheer determination and hard work, Doug's craftsmanship positioned him at the top of Alberta's custom home building industry. One of Doug's other passions is water skiing! His love of this sport took him across North America competing at local and national events. www.rawlyk.com
Kyle Shewfelt embodies the epitome of Canadian athletic values. He is a champion of authenticity and humility. We're honoured to have had Kyle join us for our favourite session yet! www.kyleshewfeltgymnastics.com
Sideshow Sid is a legendary DJ who has blessed Calgary's music scene for over 30 years. Over the generations, Sid witnessed how the arts and their audiences have changed. Tune into this unbelievable episode to experience Sid's unique perspective. www.cjsw.com/program/diggin-in-the-crates
Jonathan Howell is a second-generation business owner at Banbury Lane. He began working with his dad from an early age, who taught him the value of hard work. Join Jonathan and Jeff and discover the story of one of Calgary’s most notable brands. www.banburylane.com
Alena Jenkins is a burgeoning cannabis entrepreneur and professional photographer from Calgary, AB. On episode 26, Alena shares how artistry and Canadian cannabis culture have shaped her life. Her business FivePoint Cannabis in Bridgeland, is a force for good and carries on a legacy of positive advocacy that was started at the 420 marches in Vancouver, B.C. www.fivepointcannabis.ca
Catriona Le May Doan stops by for episode 25 of The Calgary Sessions! The only way to explain how much of an impact Catriona has made in Canadian sport is to call her a legend! Four time Olympian, two time gold medalist, Olympic record holder, Canadian flag bearer, Three time Canadian athlete of the year, motivational speaker, Olympic primetime host, Canadian Sports Hall of Fame member, 2022 Team Canada Chef de Mission, CEO of Sport Calgary and of course a Mom. It's impossible to explain how spe...
Aaron Ellard stops by for Episode 24 of The Calgary Sessions! Aaron is a creative, hard working and passionate entrepreneur. His background includes a long history in the restaurant industry, an art gallery on 17th, launching events, pasta and working in the creative world. www.thisismonitor.com www.pastalamano.com
Mike Pigot (AKA Chef Pigot) sits down for Episode 23 of The Calgary Sessions. Chef Pigot is a creative, hard working, passionate entrepreneur! With over 18 years in the industry, he's done everything. We chat about growing up sports, getting his first restaurant gig at 16, working in corporate organizations and deciding to create his own brand and businesses. www.chefpigot.com
Laval St. Germain sits down for Episode 22 and blows Jeff's mind! He is the only Canadian to have climbed Mount Everest without the use of supplemental oxygen, the only person to have climbed and skied Iraq's highest peak, and the holder of the fastest ever crossing of the North Atlantic Ocean by solo ocean row boat from mainland North America to mainland Europe. He has also climbed the highest peak on all 7 of the earth's 7 continents (the 7 Summits), and the highest peaks of more than 18 natio...
Jason Seitanidis stops by for Episode 21 of The Calgary Sessions! He's the owner/operator of Matador Pizza & Steakhouse in NW Calgary. Old school Calgarians will know the name Matador Pizza because it's been in Varsity since 1976! The boys chat about the family business, the restaurant industry, connections and staying in your lane. This was a fun chat with a great human! www.matadorpizza.com
Steve Wheatcroft sits down for Episode 20 of The Calgary Sessions! He's currently the CEO of Urban Life Solutions which provides year round services in landscape design, construction, maintenance, and snow & ice control. The boys sit down to talk about school, growing up in an entrepreneurial family, a 1967 GMC, spray painting trucks, vision and culture. His business story goes back to 1989 which made for a great conversation about his path. www.ulslandscaping.com...
Jade Alberts is passionate about Startups, Entrepreneurs & Small Businesses! Jade is the founder of Peer Guidance which is a Purpose Before Profit group that guides startups through the challenges they face as they go from inception to expansion. The boys talk about sports, hot dogs and business experiences. Episode 19 was a great conversation with a like minded business owner! www.peerguidance.ca
David Brunning is an extremely talented artist with a level of creativity that is off the charts. From art to clothing to painting bikes, his skills are truly special. The boys chat about graffiti, trading art for Fruit Roll-Ups and the day it all changed. Jeff has been waiting to get David on the show for a long time which made Episode 18 special! www.davidbrunning.com
Tony Migliarese is a restaurant person! It's in his DNA. Currently, he owns and operates Pizzaface and D.O.P. The fellas chat about his Italian heritage, the family business and his passion for Calgary. Episode 17 was an interesting conversation with a great storyteller. www.pizzafaceyyc.com www.dopyyc.com
Joanna Magik Majcherkiewicz is a passionate, talented and driven person! From snowboarding, to business owner to DJ, she checked all three boxes on the Calgary Sessions. Episode 16 of The Calgary Sessions was a great chat with a very engaging person! www.joannamagik.com
Guillermo Salazar is smart, passionate Calgarian! He's the CEO, Founder of ICwhatUC which is a customer self-service support application that uses augmented reality. The boys chat about delivering papers, Chi Chi's, The Embassy and PROCESS! Episode 15 of The Calgary Sessions was a fun chat with another good friend! www.icwhatuc.com
His real name is Kevin Morihira but most of the city knows him as Hefe. A proud born and raised Calgarian with a passion for athletics and business. The boys get into his downhill ski racing days, cycling, working at Bow Cycle and being an entrepreneur. Hefe is a sharp, talented fella which made for a great conversation! www.peakpdc.ca
Elie Bouka is a thoughtful, dedicated and extremely talented person! He's currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and owner of Bouka Performance & Wellness. Elie and Jeff chat about playing football and the importance of working with youth. Find Elie Bouka at www.instagram.com/boukaperformance_wellness
Kurt Christensen needs no introduction! He's a born a raised Calgarian with a deep connection to the city. Over the years he worked at some of the most iconic bars in the city and is currently part of the ownership group at Bow Cycle. Kurt and Jeff go back many years which made for another fun chat with a local legend. Find Kurt at www.bowcycle.com
Dan Belkie is a serial entrepreneur who is always at the leading edge! From refurbishing skateboards, building computers, creating an internet service provider company, an online dating website to a cloud based company that focuses on AWS and Azure environments. The boys chat about the family business, being at ground zero when the internet started, living in Toronto and a Thanksgiving dinner. Dan and Jeff go back 32 years which made Episode 11 super laid back! Find out more about Dan Belkie at ...
Shaun Ford is a talented, creative Calgarian! He currently owns and operates Shaun Ford & Co. which specializes in high-end furniture, art and architectural products from around the world. The boys chat about playing hockey, Hakan Loob and the path less traveled as a creative person. Episode 10 of The Calgary Sessions was another great chat with an engaging guest. Find out more about Shaun Ford at www.shaunfordandco.com
Alex Halat is a proud born and raised Calgarian! Currently, Alex is focused on two business ventures. Star Valley and the Olympus Boxing Club. The boys talk about a steel plate in his hand, growing up playing hockey, his passion for giving back and setting a world record for the longest hockey game! Find out more about Star Valley at www.starvalleyoilfield.com and Olympus Boxing at www.olympusboxingclub.com ....
Mike Klassen is a born and raised Calgarian, retired CFL veteran and restaurant owner. The boys chat about growing up playing football, training camps, Grey Cups, art and tacos. It was another awesome chat with a driven, successful and super funny Calgarian! To find out more about strEATS visit www.streats.ca
Ernie Tsu is the owner of Trolley 5, a local restaurant and brewery located at the heart of 17th Ave. The boys talk about his passion for the restaurant & bar industry, working at some of the most iconic bars in the city and a 41 inch vertical. This was another great Calgary Session with a born and raised Calgarian! To find out more about Trolley 5 visit www.trolley5.com .
DJ Rice needs no introduction! Calgary's House Music scene would not be what it is today without this man. The boys chat about skateboarding, working at a record shop, throwing parties and launching his iconic Sunday Skool. Rice has been a huge influence on Jeff which makes this show extra special. Catch DJ Rice's live stream on Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/djricesundayskool Jeff Humphreys https://www.jeffhumphreys.ca
Mike Macleod is a born and raised Calgarian running two businesses these days. The boys chat about hockey, construction, beer and a pillow fight from 28 years ago! Another great show with a hard working entrepreneur who's about to open a brewery. Find out more about Mike at www.stonebridgecraftedhomes.com & www.tailgunnerbrewing.ca
David Swagar is the Clinical Director and co-owner of MOST Physical Preparation. The fellas chat about growing up playing football, going to school, working and raising a family. Another laid back show with lots of stories and laughs! Find out more about MOST at www.mostphysicalprep.com .
Jeff Moore is a born and raised Calgarian and serial entrepreneur. Currently, Jeff is focused on two businesses. Alpine Tubular and Sloper Climbing. The boys chat about shoveling snow, highschool basketball, digital photography and passion projects. Find out more about Alpine Tubular at www.alpinetubular.com and Sloper Climbing at www.sloperclimbing.com .
