The After (Business) School Special

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The After (Business) School Special

The After (Business) School Special is a podcast about what business professionals, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and more have learned since finishing their business degree. Each episode will welcome a guest to discuss the stories, key learnings, and insights they’ve gained throughout their professional career.   We believe that the skills and knowledge you gain during your time as a university student sets you up for success but learning continues well beyond the classroom.    Become a life-long learner by enrolling in The After (Business) School Special and become the next guest.

  1. Changing the Current Perception of Human Resources with Deidre Lane & Candance Walz of OptimaHR

    12/19/2024

    Changing the Current Perception of Human Resources with Deidre Lane & Candance Walz of OptimaHR

    Dedrie Lane and Candance Walz of OptimaHR, chat with host Carlee Snow about all things: The mission, vision, values and impact of OptimaHR Their working relationship turned friendship and the culture they’re building for the businessThe aspects of the business they each specialize and collaborate on The innovative offerings, like employee experience mapping and wellness training, that sets them apartHow they stay up to date with innovations and changes within the HR industry&n...

    46 min
  2. Mindfulness and Corporate Wellness: Innovating Employee Experience and Well-Being with Candace Walz

    12/12/2024

    Mindfulness and Corporate Wellness: Innovating Employee Experience and Well-Being with Candace Walz

    Candace Walz is an Employee Experience Expert at OptimaHR, where she leads transformative workplace culture through innovative HR strategies, employee wellness programs, and mindfulness practices. Candace’s career journey reflects her ability to evolve and thrive, transitioning from marketing and sales into human resources and people-focused roles. Candace’s professional path is deeply informed by her own mental health journey. Having navigated the challenges of anxiety, she brings empathy an...

    59 min
  3. Redefining HR: Innovating People & Operations Strategy and Launching OptimaHR with Deidre Lane

    12/05/2024

    Redefining HR: Innovating People & Operations Strategy and Launching OptimaHR with Deidre Lane

    Deidre Lane is an entrepreneur, HR strategist, and business leader helping organizations align people with purpose. As the Founder and Owner of OptimaHR, she empowers small and medium-sized businesses with tailored, innovative HR solutions that transform people management into a strategic driver of success. Deidre’s entrepreneurial story began during her time at the Edwards School of Business. While still a student, she gained hands-on business experience by supporting her husband in launchin...

    53 min
  4. Salon Scaling Success: Disrupting the Salon Industry with Transformative Tech Solutions, Purpose-Drive Leadership, and Achieving Career Milestones with Michelle Fergusson

    10/25/2024

    Salon Scaling Success: Disrupting the Salon Industry with Transformative Tech Solutions, Purpose-Drive Leadership, and Achieving Career Milestones with Michelle Fergusson

    Michelle Fergusson is the Head of Marketing at SalonScale Technology Inc., a role she has grown into after joining the company at an early stage. A passionate and strategic marketing leader, Michelle has played a pivotal role in helping salons streamline operations, improve profitability, and scale their businesses through the power of SalonScale’s innovative technology. Michelle dives deep into her professional journey, starting with the origins of SalonScale and how her career trajectory mi...

    58 min
  5. Balance Sheets to Portfolios: Leveraging Accounting Expertise for Wealth Management Success with Chris Kostyk

    10/17/2024

    Balance Sheets to Portfolios: Leveraging Accounting Expertise for Wealth Management Success with Chris Kostyk

    Chris Kostyk is a Portfolio Manager at MKTS Wealth Partners – iA Private Wealth, where he integrates his comprehensive expertise in public and private accounting with wealth management. His early career experience in the public accounting/ tax with Deloitte as well as private sector accounting and corporate finance with BHP built a strong foundation in financial analysis, strategic decision-making, and work ethic, preparing him for the dynamic world of portfolio management. These divers...

    1h 3m
  6. Brewing Success: Becoming the Local Favorite in a Crowded Market with Parkerview Brews Kombucha CEO Amy Kaban

    10/10/2024

    Brewing Success: Becoming the Local Favorite in a Crowded Market with Parkerview Brews Kombucha CEO Amy Kaban

    Amy Kaban, CEO and Co-Founder of Parkerview discusses her journey from brewing kombucha as a hobby to building a successful business in the competitive food and beverage industry. Amy shares her experience as an accidental entrepreneur, reflecting on major milestones like expanding province-wide, completing a successful bottle redesign, and being named Best Overall Local Supply Partner by Sobey’s. She also talks about how Parkerview Brews has thrived in the crowded kombucha and health-focused...

    1h 16m
  7. Indigenous Financial Nation Building and the Future of Indigenous Business with Bill Lomax

    09/26/2024

    Indigenous Financial Nation Building and the Future of Indigenous Business with Bill Lomax

    Bill Lomax, President & CEO of First Nations Bank of Canada speaks about Indigenous Financial Nation Building and the Future of Indigenous Business. Bill shares present and future factors influencing the financing of Nation-building in Indigenous communities from the perspective of the only Indigenous-owned bank in Canada. From new settlements made between Indigenous Nations and the federal Crown to new business partnerships and ventures between Nations, a series of financial and s...

    31 min
  8. Diverse Assets, Dynamic Growth: Innovative Investments and Strategic Leadership with Zach Sim

    09/19/2024

    Diverse Assets, Dynamic Growth: Innovative Investments and Strategic Leadership with Zach Sim

    Zach Sim is a Partner and Portfolio Manager at Meckelborg Financial Group Ltd. (MFG), a leading firm specializing in unique investment strategies. MFG has established itself as a key figure in the financial sector, particularly through its innovative approach to managing investments in “real” assets such as student housing, car washes, and self-storage facilities. With a career spanning nearly a decade, Zach’s work has been significant in offering clients diverse and robust investment opportu...

    1h 25m
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The After (Business) School Special is a podcast about what business professionals, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and more have learned since finishing their business degree. Each episode will welcome a guest to discuss the stories, key learnings, and insights they’ve gained throughout their professional career.   We believe that the skills and knowledge you gain during your time as a university student sets you up for success but learning continues well beyond the classroom.    Become a life-long learner by enrolling in The After (Business) School Special and become the next guest.

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