Making Your Mark Podcast

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🎙️ Making Your Mark Podcast with Mark Bundang What does it take to truly make your mark? This podcast shares real career stories from professionals across business, entrepreneurship, public service, healthcare, trades, and more. Each episode explores how guests navigated challenges, grew through change, and defined success on their own terms. Designed for early to mid-career professionals, Making Your Mark offers clarity, courage, and purpose — whether you're building a business, mastering a craft, leading a team, or shaping your impact in your community. New eps or clips every two weeks

  1. AD Alvarez on Farming, Family Legacy & Fighting for Farmer Respect

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    AD Alvarez on Farming, Family Legacy & Fighting for Farmer Respect

    💡 Why does farming deserve more respect — and what does it mean to fight for those who feed the world? In this episode, AD Alvarez, Filipino farmer, biotechnology advocate, and member of the Global Farmer Network, shares his journey from micro-finance to cornfields, from local recognition to global advocacy. Farming became his family legacy, but also his mission: to amplify farmers’ voices, push for disruption in agriculture, and bridge the gap between technology, policy, and practice. AD reflects on the challenges facing farmers today, the differences between farming in the Philippines and developed countries, and why agriculture must evolve to meet the demands of the future. Whether you’re curious about agriculture, passionate about transformation, or seeking a story of purpose-driven disruption, this episode will shift your perspective. 🔑 Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction to AD Alvarez, Farming, and Impact 03:48 A typical day in the life of AD Alvarez, the farmer 06:09 AD had a micro-financing career before farming 07:35 Farming is a family affair 10:33 The Part that Technology plays in the Evolution of Agriculture 16:06 Farming isn't as respected a profession as it should be 19:42 Challenges Facing Farmers Today 23:39 The Rewards of Farming 26:28 The difference between farming in the Philippines vs in other developed countries like the USA 31:22 The Needed Disruption to help Agricultural Industry in the Philippines 36:14 Amplifying Farmers' Voices through the Global Farmer Network at the FAO 40:59 Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Practice when it comes to Agricultural Policy and Politics 48:12 AD's fight for his fellow farmers continues 51:28 Advice for Understanding Farmers 55:43 Asking for your help 🎯 Connect with AD Alvarez: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriel-dave-alvarez-1529a9148 Discover more episodes of *Making Your Mark Podcast* with Mark Bundang — real career stories, growth strategies, and lessons from professionals across industries. 📌 Discovery Optimization: Filipino farmer advocacy, biotechnology in agriculture, Global Farmer Network, farming in the Philippines, agricultural disruption, micro-finance to farming journey, agricultural policy and FAO, sustainable agriculture practices, technology in farming, respect for farmers, making your mark podcast

    56 min
  2. Alina Yarova on Project Pivot, Therapy & the Courage to Start Over

    FEB 11

    Alina Yarova on Project Pivot, Therapy & the Courage to Start Over

    💡 What does it mean to pivot with purpose and find strength in therapy? In this episode, Alina Yarova, founder of Project Pivot Coaching, shares her journey across continents and careers — from Ukraine to the U.S., from consulting to health tech, and now from coaching to therapy in France. Immigration shaped her identity, therapy became a quiet force in her life, and courage guided her through each transition. Alina reflects on receiving and studying therapy, overcoming roadblocks, and embracing service as a calling. She discusses cultural adaptation, moving to France, and the importance of trusting values and curiosity. Whether you’re navigating change or seeking deeper alignment, Alina’s story offers clarity, courage, and connection. 🔑 Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction and Reconnection 02:38 Alina's Background and Journey 06:00 Alina's Immigration Experience and Its Impact, going from Ukraine to USA 13:44 Feeling like an outsider - Adapting to a New Culture 17:49 8-year-old Alina and 2025 Alina 19:42 Alina's connection to the world of therapy: from receiving, to advocating, to studying to be a provider 26:56 A sign of strength to seek therapy when you need it 29:22 Finance and patient/therapist fit are two other roadblocks to seeking therapy 31:57 Mark's personal therapy story 34:01 Cultural and Systemic Change in Mental Health Education 37:49 Alina's Journey to Making the Decision to become a Therapist 42:15 Alina's desire to be of service to others 46:11 Embracing Change: Moving to France 50:40 Navigating the Shadow Side of Change: Feel the Fear, but dance anyway. 56:10 Trusting Your Values and Following Curiosity 58:11 How to reach and connect with Alina 01:00:10 Small Gestures have Big Impact. Mark thanks Alina for one all those years ago. 01:06:05 Introduction and Audience Engagement 🎯 Connect with Alina Yarova: Project Pivot Coaching: https://www.projectpivotcoaching.fr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alinayarova Discover more episodes of *Making Your Mark Podcast* with Mark Bundang — real career stories, growth strategies, and lessons from professionals across industries. 📌 Discovery Optimization: career pivot strategies, therapy journey, Project Pivot coaching, immigration and identity, mental health advocacy, women in healthcare, expat career change, moving to France, cultural adaptation challenges, small gestures big impact, making your mark podcast

    1h 7m
  3. Jordan LeBel on Speaking with Impact, Living with Intention & Building Trust Through Teaching

    JAN 28

    Jordan LeBel on Speaking with Impact, Living with Intention & Building Trust Through Teaching

    💡 What does it mean to live with intention and speak with impact? In this episode, Jordan LeBel, marketing professor and food industry expert, shares how his superpower — the spoken word — has shaped his career, his teaching, and his personal journey. From the legacy of his Grandmama to the wake-up call of surviving a widow maker heart attack, Jordan reflects on identity, resilience, and the joy of connecting with others. He opens up about why “my words have impact” became his first superpower, how building trust and connection with students fuels his teaching, why self-care does not equal self-indulgence, and how taking stock led to growth, gratitude, and new boundaries. Whether you’re an academic, professional, or someone seeking clarity in life, this episode is filled with wisdom and inspiration. 🔑 Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Journey from Kitchen to Academic Career 06:09 First Superpower: My Words Have Impact 11:23 Grandmama’s Legacy 15:49 Gratifying Connections with Students 26:09 Speaking to an Aviation Industry Audience 31:51 Trust & Human Connection to Take the Leap 37:01 Overcoming Fear with Preparation & Support 42:18 Learning from Failure & Practicing Self-Kindness 46:53 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 49:48 Widow Maker Heart Attack: A Wake-Up Call 58:33 Self-Care vs. Self-Indulgence 01:08:11 Learning to Say No Without Guilt 01:12:51 Podcast as a Possible Superpower 01:15:54 Growth & Gratitude as Overarching Advice 01:20:09 Closing & Call to Action 🎯 Connect with Jordan LeBel: Concordia Faculty Page: https://www.concordia.ca/faculty/jordan-lebel.html LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanlebel Discover more episodes of *Making Your Mark Podcast* with Mark Bundang — real career stories, growth strategies, and lessons from professionals across industries. 📌 Discovery Optimization: spoken word superpower, impactful teaching, Concordia University professor, widow maker heart attack recovery, self-care vs self-indulgence, building trust with students, overcoming imposter syndrome, gratitude and growth mindset, saying no without guilt, making your mark podcast

    1h 21m
  4. Martin Featherston on Corporate Detours, Self-Awareness & Post-Career Transformation Through Writing

    JAN 14

    Martin Featherston on Corporate Detours, Self-Awareness & Post-Career Transformation Through Writing

    💡 What happens when decades of climbing the executive ladder reveal that the real detour was corporate life itself? In this episode, Martin Featherston, former company president turned author, shares his journey from corporate leadership to creative reinvention. After leaving the presidency of a major company, Martin returned to one of his true passions: writing. Through satire, storytelling, and characters like Earl Grey, he explores identity, self-awareness, and the freedom of post-corporate transformation. Martin opens up about why his corporate career was the unexpected detour, the difference between task-based and existential self-awareness, what it means to “play the game” when the game no longer serves you, and how humor and writing helped him process identity, purpose, and post-corporate life. Whether you’re navigating leadership, career reinvention, or creative pursuits, this episode is filled with wisdom and inspiration. 🔑 Topics Covered: 00:00 Introduction & Early Encounters 03:13 Journey from Corporate to Not Corporate 06:01 Transitioning to Leadership Roles 08:15 A Long “Left Turn” in Career 12:46 The Weight of Leadership 16:05 President vs. Vice President Roles 18:12 Lessons from Leadership: Common Sense 23:59 Crisis of Self-Awareness & Facades 28:17 Epiphany & Aftermath Leading to Leaving Corporate Life 35:48 Task-Based vs. Existential Self-Awareness 39:43 Playing the Game When It No Longer Serves You 46:56 Adjusting to Post-Corporate Life 52:07 Writing His First Book: *Nothing Sacred* & Second: *The Universe, Earl Grey, and a Duck* 59:12 Writing a Book as a Team Sport 01:03:10 Joy in Post-Corporate Life 01:05:02 Value of Authenticity & Connection 01:11:22 Closing & Call to Action 🎯 Connect with Martin Featherston: Website: https://anywhen.ca/ Books: *Nothing Sacred*, *The Universe, Earl Grey, and a Duck* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martin.j.featherston/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Author.Anywhen Discover more episodes of *Making Your Mark Podcast* with Mark Bundang — real career stories, growth strategies, and lessons from professionals across industries. 📌 Discovery Optimization: corporate career detour, post-corporate transformation, existential self-awareness, satirical writing, leadership lessons, career reinvention, authenticity in leadership, Nothing Sacred book, The Universe Earl Grey and a Duck, making your mark podcast

    1h 12m
  5. Saaj Patel on Building a Brand on Integrity in Auto Service | MYM Clip

    10/15/2025 · BONUS

    Saaj Patel on Building a Brand on Integrity in Auto Service | MYM Clip

    🔥 Quick insight from Saaj Patel on why integrity matters in auto service. In this clip from the Making Your Mark Podcast, Saaj shares how he’s building SP Mecano to stand for honesty, integrity, and doing right by the customer. In an industry often criticized for upselling and mistrust, his approach is about creating a mobile auto service brand people can actually trust. Because doing good business starts with being a good human. 📌 Discovery Optimization: brand integrity in auto service, building trust in automotive industry, honest mobile auto repair, customer-first business values, SP Mecano story, making your mark podcast

    6 min
  6. Derick Kulibaba on How Kuli-Box Helped Others Heal | MYM Clip

    10/01/2025 · BONUS

    Derick Kulibaba on How Kuli-Box Helped Others Heal | MYM Clip

    🔥 Quick insight from Derick Kulibaba on turning pain into purpose through movement. In this clip from the Making Your Mark Podcast, Derick shares the story behind Kuli-Box, the exercise initiative he launched at CN just months after losing his first wife. What began as a step toward his own healing sparked a powerful response — with participants calling it life-changing. His journey shows how resilience and community can transform grief into growth. 📌 Discovery Optimization: healing through movement initiatives, Kuli-Box exercise program story, grief to growth transformation, resilience after personal tragedy, community support in wellness, making your mark podcast

    5 min
  7. Kim Gutierrez on Why Nurses Deserve More Recognition | MYM Clip

    09/17/2025 · BONUS

    Kim Gutierrez on Why Nurses Deserve More Recognition | MYM Clip

    🔥 Quick insight from Kim Gutierrez on why nurses must be valued as essential professionals. In this clip from the Making Your Mark Podcast, Kim shares her perspective on the realities of nursing and why recognition must go beyond seeing nurses as caretakers. She calls for change, highlighting the critical service nurses provide to society every day. A powerful reminder to value the people who hold us up. 📌 Discovery Optimization: nurse advocacy and recognition, healthcare heroes in society, respect for nurses as professionals, critical service in healthcare, valuing frontline workers, making your mark podcast

    4 min
  8. Anne Pertus on Health, Healing, and Finding Your People | MYM Clip

    09/03/2025 · BONUS

    Anne Pertus on Health, Healing, and Finding Your People | MYM Clip

    🔥 Quick insight from Anne Pertus on the power of support and community in healing. In this clip from the Making Your Mark Podcast, Anne opens up about her personal health journey — and how everything changed when she found her tribe. Her story highlights the importance of listening to your body, embracing community, and seeking belonging when the world tells you to push through. A perspective for anyone navigating wellness and searching for connection. 📌 Discovery Optimization: personal health journey insights, finding your tribe in wellness, community support in healing, listening to your body, belonging and resilience in health, making your mark podcast

    2 min
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🎙️ Making Your Mark Podcast with Mark Bundang What does it take to truly make your mark? This podcast shares real career stories from professionals across business, entrepreneurship, public service, healthcare, trades, and more. Each episode explores how guests navigated challenges, grew through change, and defined success on their own terms. Designed for early to mid-career professionals, Making Your Mark offers clarity, courage, and purpose — whether you're building a business, mastering a craft, leading a team, or shaping your impact in your community. New eps or clips every two weeks

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  • Creator
    Mark Bundang
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mark Bundang
  • Show Website
    Making Your Mark Podcast