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Exploring how to build positive habits and accomplish personal goals through conversations with inspiring people.

The Explore84 Podcast Mark Kondrat & Dr. Greg Long

    • Education
    • 4.9 • 42 Ratings

Exploring how to build positive habits and accomplish personal goals through conversations with inspiring people.

    Finding Your Stride Through Beats & Balance

    Finding Your Stride Through Beats & Balance

    Meet Jaclyn Panylyk - DJ, Entrepreneur, endurance runner, and devoted animal advocate.
    In today’s episode, we discuss the mental and physical aspects of running (especially in 80km races), how to pivot when things don’t go as planned, and how finding balance is the ultimate key to success.
    Jaclyn embodies the spirit of chasing your passions and embracing challenges head-on, while also advocating for causes close to her heart. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and empowered to chase your dreams while enjoying the journey.
    Follow Jaclyn: Jaclyn’s Instagram | GirlsClub DJs InstagramFollow EXPLORE84: Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedIn

    • 46 min
    Subconscious Goals: The Blueprint to Success

    Subconscious Goals: The Blueprint to Success

    Meet Chris Wiersma - a Harvard-trained executive coach, single father, multiple Ironman, marathon runner, and about to be an ultra-marathoner. 

    His research and practice are based on subconscious goals and how these goals we don’t know we have to explain all of the differences between what we say we want, what we’re capable of, and the results we get (or don’t get).

    Join us as we unravel the mysteries of our subconscious minds, and uncover the keys to achieving personal and professional success through intentional goal-setting. Spoiler alert - it all begins with establishing minimum daily habits.
    Follow Chris Wiersma:  Instagram | LinkedInThe Explore 84 Project: Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedIn

    • 1 hr 50 min
    Balanced Being Equals Balanced Life

    Balanced Being Equals Balanced Life

    Meet Andrea McKay - the visionary behind b, Halfmoon, a unique fusion of two Canadian yoga brands that embody the essence of community, nature, and innovation.
    Andrea's journey is an inspiring tale of passion that spans from her pursuit of an MBA in Australia to the establishment of B Yoga in 2014 and the merger with Halfmoon in 2023. Her journey is a continued commitment to providing the yoga community with practical, long-lasting essentials. In this episode, Andrea shares the pivotal moments that led to the creation of the renowned B MAT, how she balances entrepreneurship with family life, and the transformative power of yoga on her personal and professional growth.
    From its humble beginnings to its thriving community-driven enterprise, Andrea's story is a testament to the values of perseverance, creativity, and the unwavering pursuit of one's dreams.
    Follow b, halfmoon: Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedInThe Explore 84 Project: Website | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook 

    • 52 min
    Revolutionizing Entrepreneurship & Breaking Barriers

    Revolutionizing Entrepreneurship & Breaking Barriers

    Meet Sara and Mayo - the husband and wife duo behind Revol Cares, a groundbreaking leak-proof underwear brand based in Vancouver. What began as a school project created by Sara out of necessity has evolved into a multi-million dollar business on a mission to create a one-solution product for period protection. 
    Together Sara and Mayo have scaled their business through many seasons, from losing their manufacturer to surviving the pandemic to having a baby amid massive business growth. Throughout it all, the two have maintained a united energy that fuels them as they continue to build their empire together - as both business partners and life partners.
    Join us as we unravel the inspiring tale of determination, innovation, entrepreneurship, and the importance of building community.
    Join the Revolution: Website | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | LinkedInThe Explore 84 Project: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Trading Career Comfort for Tech Startup

    Trading Career Comfort for Tech Startup

    Why would someone in the prime of their career, equipped with everything society equates with happiness, decide to embark on a venture fraught with uncertainty? That's the million-dollar question we unravel in this episode. Join us as Justin Barber shares the compelling saga behind "my-eforce," his latest venture, and the pivotal role played by his family, friends, and mentors in this daring transition. It's a tale of risk, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of passion that will have you questioning: Is comfort really king, or is there something exhilarating about the unknown?
    My E-Force: Website | Instagram The Explore 84 Project: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube

    • 1 hr 3 min
    A Sober Conversation About Creativity

    A Sober Conversation About Creativity

    Zoë Pawlak is a remarkable figure, seamlessly blending her artistic talent and entrepreneurial skills - a notably uncommon fusion. My curiosity was piqued by her unique ability to merge the realms of art and business, crafting her empire. In our discussion, we explore how she juggles the two crafts while also embracing her decision of sobriety and how it beneficially affects her creative process.
    Pawlak is not only an artist but also an industrial designer, with her professional endeavors spanning painting, drawing, rug design, and writing. Beyond her artistic pursuits, she has co-founded a group dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs and actively participates in public speaking, coaching girls' basketball, and both formal and informal mentorship roles. Her artworks are celebrated in private collections of prestigious individuals and corporations worldwide. At the core of her work and life is a deep commitment to conversations about emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness, alongside the importance of sobriety.
    Zoë Pawlak : Website | Instagram The Explore 84 Project: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Youtube

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
42 Ratings

42 Ratings

KWebber13 ,

Great podcast

This podcast makes me burst out laughing all the time. It’s great conversations with real people. I highly enjoy listening to it.

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Great podcast

This is a well produced podcast. Mark is a eloquent and insightful host. Subscribed!

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