Ideas and Stuff Calgary | A Local Calgary Podcast

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Inspiring tidbits from Calgary, Alberta movers, shakers, and idea-makers. Ideas and Stuff is a local podcast highlighting local dynamos in entrepreneurship, fitness, tech, education, health care, politics, and so much more. Ideas and Stuff is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

  1. 2020-12-13

    100: Jeremy Clark | CH Financial

    Jeremy Clark is now in his 20th year in the financial advisory business.  He was born in Sarnia, Ontario and spent his childhood in Sarnia and Midland, Michigan (hence his slight midwestern twang).  Jeremy obtained his B.Sc. (Neuroscience) from McGill University in Montreal in 1998 and spent the remainder of 1998 and 1999 taking courses at the Canadian Securities Institute in Calgary. In late 1999, he joined the Calgary financial planning firm Waddell & Associates as an intern. Over the next several years, Jeremy worked in all areas of the Waddell enterprise, including personal and corporate tax, financial planning, estate planning, investment management, and the creation and marketing of private placement investment syndicates. In 2006, he became a Fellow of the Canadian Securities Institute.  In 2007, Jeremy and his former partner purchased Waddell & Associates from the previous owner and renamed it Clark Hetherington Financial Ltd.  Since then, the firm has grown to the point where it manages over $200 million in assets and has a large tax and financial advisory practice which serves many Canadian business leaders. In early 2019, Jeremy assumed majority ownership of the now-renamed CH Financial Ltd. Jeremy is passionate about giving back to the community. In 2014, he was named as Co-Chair of the Advisory Board of the McGill University Faculty of Science.  In 2014, he was named to the FundEX Investments National Advisor Council.  In 2017, he was elected Chair of the Council.  In addition, he is President of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Foundation and the Clark family is one of the founding families of the Calgary Police Foundation. In 2015, Jeremy created the Clark Science Executive Leadership Fund (SELF) at McGill University. This innovative program is a collaboration between the Faculties of Science and Management and allows scientists to receive practical business training in a structured format.  To date, more than 30 prominent professors and graduate students have completed this program and the reviews have been excellent. He is an avid athlete and enjoys tennis, cycling, and running.  He races several times a year, including the 5 Peaks Mountain Trail Running Series.  He is married to Elaine, who also works in the business, and is the proud Dad to daughters Keiko and Chloe.

    35 min

  2. 2020-11-23

    99: Luke Krueger | ICwhatUC

    Luke is a Co-founder of ICwhatUC an industry leading augmented reality virtual work platform that helps the mobile workforce execute remote work. Luke contributes regularly as a speaker, mentor and writer on the topic of workplace innovation and field work transformation.  Luke is a 4-time founder and active angel investor.  He launched his first venture in University and grew it for several years before exiting. Luke is a director of several for-profit and non-profit ventures and is an active advisor. Additionally Luke is a mentor for Founders Institute, a Startup Canada Expert Advisor, a judge for the BC New Ventures Competition and part of the Calgary Innovation Council.

    35 min

  3. 2020-11-15

    98: Cam Dobranski | Medium Rare Chef Apparel

    Chef Dobranski found his passion for food as a short order cook in his uncle's café. He attended culinary school earning his Red Seal at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Dobranski has spent time cooking around the world in Switzerland, Mexico, China, Mumbai and the United States. Currently in Calgary, Chef Dobranski opened and continues to operate three restaurants: Winebar Kensington, Eat Crow and Container Bar. Today, Dobranski has created his own modern simpler approach to cooking with an edge to his style that keeps people wondering what he is going to do next. As a serial entrepreneur, in 2006, he started Spirit Wares, a restaurant plateware importing and distribution company. His most recent endeavour, Medium Rare Chef Apparel, is breaking new ground designing and manufacturing kitchen and restaurant apparel that is fashionable, comfortable and made for the industry.

    29 min

  4. 2020-09-28

    97: Neil Gruninger | Kidoodle.TV

    Neil Gruninger is the Co-Founder, President, and CPO of Kidoodle.TV, a safe SVOD service for children, which he co-created from the ground up. Neil is also a proud graduate of DevStudios (Diploma 2002) and of the University of Lethbridge (BFA 2006), where he majored in the country's first New Media degree program while minoring in computer science. Over the past decade, Neil has focused on web development, online user experience, and e-marketing. Previously, he worked as Interactive Creative Director at Worldplay Communications Inc. where he managed the deployment and delivery of streaming video to multiple devices, the integration of billing and DRM (PPV / SVOD business rules), and the development of front‐end user experiences for iPhone, iPad, Android (phone and tablets), STB, PC and Mac.  As President and CPO, he is keenly passionate about creating better digital experiences for young people. He believes that is passion stemmed from becoming an uncle at 16-years-old and growing up with grandparents who were both elementary school teachers. Neil has concluded that safe streaming comes from involving both the parents and kids in a conversation about what is appropriate in the home. The parental presence, as well as the ability to control the experience through monitoring systems and time limitations, have allowed Kidoodle.TV to make a significant impact in 140 countries around the world.  Learn more at Kidoodle.tv

    50 min

  5. 2020-09-15

    96: Victoria Smith | Stress Less Ladies

    After contracting shingles twice before the age of thirty, Victoria knew she needed to recalibrate her relationship to stress. Following her own wellness journey and becoming certified as a health and a life coach, Victoria now helps women to reduce their stress, live more fully and better perform in their daily lives. Through Stress Less Ladies Ltd, Victoria supports women in stress reduction through one-to-one coaching, group coaching, online programs, and is an experienced international public speaker. Her go-to motto? Life isn't stressless, but we can stress less. If you want to start on your journey of stress reduction, join the free Stress Less Habits Challenge to build micro-habits to stress less now.    Stress Less Ladies Website http://stresslessladies.com Join the free Stress Less Habits Challenge at http://stresslesshabits.com Find the podcast at http://girltrieslife.com/podcast   Interview with Bryony Gordon: Mad Girl, Mental Health Mates and Prince Harry  https://www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/58    The Basics of Setting Boundaries https://www.girltrieslife.com/podcast/97

    24 min

  6. 2020-08-08

    95: Ian Burns | Alberta Central

    Ian knows the importance of being a steadfast partner. As the President and CEO of Alberta Central, an organization that serves Alberta credit unions, Ian understands that being proactive, responsive and committed to credit union system advancement goes without saying. That's why he believes in ongoing collaboration to make sure that the strategic solutions Alberta Central provides to members truly make sense. He recognizes that when the Alberta Central executive team, employees and board work together, we can all achieve success. Ian joined Alberta Central in 2018 to encourage excellence in member service and engagement and is committed to always evolving and improving in his role. As President and CEO, Ian leads the organization in establishing current and long-range goals and works to ensure strategic objectives and operational targets are achieved. Previously, Ian served as CEO of the Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA), where he focused on revitalizing the mandate and direction of the association. He has more than twenty years of banking, retail finance, telecommunications and executive management experience across multiple highly regulated industries and has a strong portfolio of governance and regulatory work. Ian always strives to empower his team and encourage them to bring forward their ideas. Ian holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Calgary, a Master's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Regina as well as an Institute of Corporate Directors Designation from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.   Alberta Central (https://albertacentral.com/)

    20 min

  7. 2020-07-27

    94: Linna Hoang | Goal and Glow

    Linna is the co-founder of a coaching company called Goal + Glow that she runs with her sister. Their mission is to help driven entrepreneurs and leaders grow in their career, business and personal life through Emotional Intelligence (EQ) assessments. She is a EQ certified practitioner and has helped over 50 leaders and individuals within different levels of an organization through assessments and leadership coaching.  She is passionate about coaching and loves seeing the transformations of her clients. When she's not coaching, she loves spending time with her family including 2 young rowdy boys! Reach out to Linna Website: www.goalandglow.com IG: Goalandglow IG: linna.hoang Facebook community: Goal + Glow

    33 min

  8. 2020-07-16

    93: Tom Jenson | DV8dzn

    Tom founded Deviate Design Inc. in 2020 to help bring new, creative designs to Calgary that depart from the usual. Deviate is a full-service architectural design and drafting studio specializing in infill developments, from single-family homes to rowhouses and backyard suites. Tom has 15 years of experience with Calgary's housing market, along with extensive knowledge of local bylaws, building codes, and construction practices. He is passionate about helping shape the future of our City through design by bridging the gap between old & new: preserving existing neighbourhood character while meeting modern needs and tastes. Always looking to expand his knowledge, Tom continues his formal education at the University of Calgary where he studies Art, Urban Geography, and Architecture at the School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape; he also volunteers as the planning director for the East Village Neighbourhood Association. Outside of architecture, Tom can be found in the kitchen whipping up a fresh batch of gourmet waffles for his Instagram feed, @TomWaffles   www.DeviateDesign.ca Most Socials: @DV8dzn (Twitter: @DeviateDesign) Waffle Instagram: @TomWaffles

    38 min
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Inspiring tidbits from Calgary, Alberta movers, shakers, and idea-makers. Ideas and Stuff is a local podcast highlighting local dynamos in entrepreneurship, fitness, tech, education, health care, politics, and so much more. Ideas and Stuff is based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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