This is part one of a three-part interview with Gino Arcaro. Gino is a former police officer, detective, educator, business owner, author, and strength and football coach. Gino has a Bachelor’s degree of Science from Empire State College New York; a Master’s degree in Education from Brock University Ontario; a Basic Recruit Diploma from Ontario Police College; a Criminal Investigation Diploma from Ontario Police College; a Homicide Investigation and Forensic Science Certificate from the Center o...
Nov 12, 2022•53 min•Ep. 22
This segment of “The Career Guy” is with Ron Salahub. Ron is a certified journeyman automotive and heavy-duty mechanic. Also, he has an array of other credentials including a natural gas engine certification and an Alison Transmission designation. In this interview, Ron takes us through his exciting and rewarding career in the mechanical industry. He talks about how he got into being a mechanic by working in a local gas station, which evolved into an apprenticeship eventually acquiring his journ...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 21
Building a Personal Brand, Self Discovery This episode is with Jessica Zou from “States of Matter” a marketing firm located in Seattle, Washington. Also, Jessica has her marketing branding agency “Jessica Zou Consulting”. She is also spearheading an initiative that will improve public schools. There is a full detailed explanation behind all of these endeavors in this segment and much more. Jessica’s education ranges from a Bachelor of Arts majoring in English Literature from Beijing Union Univer...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 20
Chris Bakker C.E.O of Avanti Energy has an undergraduate degree in Economics from Queens University, a master’s degree in Economics from the University of Victoria, and an MBA from the University of Calgary. In this interview, Chris talks about his educational experiences in undergrad school, grad school, and his MBA as well. He highlights some of the pros and cons of each institution and the programs he has attended. Upon graduating he discusses the contract work he had with the Ministry of Agr...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 19
This episode is with Bruce Voigt a graduate of the Columbia Academy of Radio and Television Broadcasting. He is also a licensed and a practicing realtor in Calgary, Alberta working out of the brokerage Maxwell Canyon Creek. He has an array of designations which includes an accredited buyer's representative, a seller’s representative specialist, a real-estate negotiation expert, and a certified condominium specialist. Bruce has had an extensive career in radio broadcasting, in which he has had va...
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 18
Leslie Hetherington has had an extensive career In Public Relations and Communications. In listening to this podcast, a person will develop an appreciation for what she does which is conveying stories to the public, media, and within a business, regarding anything newsworthy and even more. Leslie currently is employed by the Ontario Chiropractic Association as Manager of Digital Communications and also Acting Director, Strategic Communications and Marketing. Her education includes a Graphic Illu...
Feb 20, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 17
Paul McNeil, Ph.D. from Steppe Consulting has an undergraduate degree in Geophysical Engineering from Queens University. He has a doctorate in Paleontology from the University of Calgary. In this interview, Paul takes us through his journey of attending Queens University in the Engineering program. He explains what this was like and what he learned, there are some real surprises and good takeaways from this segment of his story. Upon graduating he worked in the gold exploration industry and he e...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 16
Paul Rogalski is the co-owner and culinary director of the Rouge restaurant located in Calgary, Alberta in the district of Inglewood. He is also the co-creator and culinary director of a television series “Survivor Man Wild Harvest”. This is an extensive and informative interview. Paul describes how his passion for food led him to be a chef. He describes his schooling, apprenticeship, and lifestyle of becoming and being a chef. Upon his desire to have an extensive resume, he worked abroad and he...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 15
Teresa is a graduate in theater from UC Davis College, she is a graduate from the California Culinary Academy, the CCA and she is a Certified Financial Planner. In this interview, Teresa will take the listener through her life working as a chef and in doing so she paints a candid view of what it is like to work in a commercial kitchen. She reflects on her experience of being owner and operator of a seafood restaurant called the “Half Shell’ that was located in San Francisco. She also discusses s...
Nov 06, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 14
Scott has an undergraduate degree in Finance from Gonzaga University that is situated in Spokane Washington, an MBA from the University of Calgary, and a Technical Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, known as S.A.I.T, a technical institution located in Calgary. In this interview, Scott describes how he used his finance degree for the various roles he has had in the oil and gas industry. He talks about the MBA and what motivated him to comple...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 13
Megan Burns has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from the University of Calgary. She is currently employed at the Claresholm Center for Mental Health and Addiction in Claresholm, Alberta. In this interview, Megan talks about what motivated her to pursue Social Work specializing in mental health and drug addiction. She paints a picture of what her average day looks like, dealing with frustrations and the rewards as well. She talks about the Social Work program and the Psychology program as well...
Oct 03, 2021•59 min•Ep. 12
Leo King has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary. He is the owner of Kings Fitness in Calgary Alberta. He is also President of the International Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (INBF). He is a qualified judge in bodybuilding and fitness competitions, a professional natural bodybuilder, and a certified strength trainer and coach. Kings Fitness is a unique gym located in S.E Calgary. It has a fun, friendly, positive atmosphere with a community feel to it. ...
Sep 07, 2021•59 min•Ep. 11
Lou went to Penn State and Oregon state where he completed his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering. He also has a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary where his research was based on foot orthotics. Lou is the owner and operator of Lou’s Performance Center in Calgary. He specializes in adapting ski equipment to fit individual needs for skiers. This is through his technical knowledge of biomechanics and engineering. He also has published in numerous ...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 10
Tyler Williams is a musician and composer, who resides in Las Vegas Nevada. He has an undergraduate degree in Music from the University of Idaho and a Master’s degree in Music Composition from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His music interests are playing both electric bass guitar and stand-up bass in a variety of genres including classical, jazz, pop, and rock. He has trained musicians and taught classes such as the history of rock and roll. His collaboration with other artists includes D...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 9
Alistair currently works at Car Max. He completed his undergraduate degree in Math minoring in Economics from the University of Calgary. Because of his strong math background, he completed a Master’s Degree in Economics at the University of Toronto. This then lead him to the Toronto Dominion Bank where he was employed as an Economist. He then completed another Master’s and Doctorate in Applied Mathematics from Clemson University where he was also involved with the U.S. Corp of Military Engineers...
Jul 15, 2021•47 min•Ep. 8
This is the second half of the interview with Chandler Cook “Working and Living in Silicon Valley”. In this segment, Chandler discusses his role at Apple, what is it like, his lifestyle, and more importantly the hiring process. In addition, he explains and gives a millennial perspective of the mentality and lifestyle working in these high-tech firms situated in the Bay area. He also talks about the podcast that he hosts and produces "This is Real Life". https://this-is-real-life-0a958b65.simplec...
Jul 07, 2021•29 min•Ep. 7
Chandler Cook is an engineer that is currently working at Apple. He has worked at Tesla as an intern and as a staff employee as well. This is a two-part interview, in this first half, the focus is on his education endeavor as a Mechanical Engineer student and pursuing his Masters in Automotive Engineering which lead him to start his career at Tesla. In the second half, he explains his role at Apple, while highlighting the lifestyle, working and living in a high-tech industry located in the Bay A...
Jul 07, 2021•43 min•Ep. 6
Susan Fraser is an independent salesperson. She works for Global Industrial - the Amazon for industrial supplies. She works from home and she started this position pre-Covid. One aspect of her job is to make cold calls and she does lots of them! In this interview, she has suggestions and strategies for working from home, working in sales, and above all making cold calls.
May 15, 2021•27 min•Ep. 5
Jared works in the film industry in the province of Alberta Canada. In this interview, he describes how this industry works, what he does, and what skills are required for his position. He also talks about how others can get into this business and the type of education and skills needed to fill all the various facets and roles. He also talks about how producing films is a growing industry in Canada. Directors Guild of Canada www.dgc.ca http://www.iatse212.com/ https://icg669.com/
May 04, 2021•34 min•Ep. 4
Dexter Martin of Dexter Martin Photography is a photographer, web, designer and, social media guru. With the advances in technology, there is a common thread that encompasses photography, web design, and utilizing social media. Listen to Dexter’s story on how he carved out his own niche by combining his technical skills with his artistic ability and his passion to help people. https://dmphotodesign.ca/
Apr 29, 2021•36 min•Ep. 3
Joseph is a multidisciplinary person. He is a life coach, artist and runs a retreat in San Miguel. Listen to this interview and learn how Joseph juggles all these disciplines. Not to mention as a life coach he will provide some insight on how a person can move on to their full potential by stepping out of their comfort zone. In addition to this, he co-hosts a podcast "Waiting for Permission". https://www.artbybennett.com/ https://www.josephbennett.org/ https://www.sanmiguelretreats.com/ https://...
Apr 20, 2021•33 min•Ep. 2
Amy Stanley always wanted to be a veterinarian, that is all she ever wanted to do, she loved animals. After University she worked in the industry and realized that she did not like the life style of a Vet. Therefore, she made the transition into teaching Animal Science at Lakeland College, which she really enjoys. So, listen to her inspiring story and words of wisdom.
Apr 11, 2021•51 min•Ep. 1
The Career Guy is a repository of interviews, letting the listeners learn about different careers. Guests on this show share their stories regarding their careers; how they got what they are now, what skills they need; what does their average day look like and above all what have they learned what advice would that pass on to the listeners.
Apr 11, 2021•2 min
