Between Two Dots Between Two Dots

Clark Lai is the founder and CEO of Motiv Innovation Group, an internationally recognized award-winning digital innovation and venture building company. He has led the strategic vision, execution, and expansion of various business units within Motiv, and under his leadership the company has helped its clients and partners increase shareholder value by over $2 billion.  Clark is a serial entrepreneur and has started multiple companies in his career.



Between two dots – “Really, the value is in that line: the journey”

“I believe business should be and must be used for good.” – Clark Lai



Episode Highlights:

0:00 – Gilbert introduces Clark.

2:06 – What Clark learned from his Chinese immigrant engineer/University professor parents.

6:41 – Clark's first forays into entrepreneurship as a child.

12:48 – How being an immigrant shaped Clark’s outlook on life.

15:50 – Clark's wide-ranging entrepreneurial projects.

19:05 – Clark's process for developing a business venture.

25:18 – A message from our sponsors.

27:38 –The most painful and important lessons in Clark's career. 

33:29 – How Clark runs Motiv.

39:30 – Why Clark gets so much satisfaction from cooking

45:22 – The lessons that Clark wants to pass on.

49:35 – How you can reach out to Clark and Motiv.



Connect with Clark and support his work:

motiv.digital 

LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/clarklai 



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Joel Olandesca is the CEO and Co-Founder of SOS Charging Solutions and Simpl.AR, two industry award winning companies that are revolutionizing the event technology industry. Joel's mission is to demystify augmented and mixed reality and make it accessible and simple for everyone. As a firm believer in giving back to others, Joel’s work volunteering for causes that are close to his heart earned him the Volunteer of the Year Award. When he's not behind his desk, Joel is behind the decks as DJ ChargedUp.



Between two dots – “Really, the value is in that line: the journey”

“We found our community ... that's where we were supposed to be” – Joel Olandesca



Episode Highlights:

0:00 – Hafiz introduces Joel.

1:08 – Joel's wild childhood with his globetrotting family.

7:21 – Uncle Joey from Full House inspired Joel’s career path.

12:51 – How being denied for a job led Joel to found SOS Solutions and simpleAR.

27:53 – How Joel and his companies navigated the challenges of Covid.

35:10 – How simpleAR seeks to help usher consumers into the world of augmented reality.

39:48 – A message from our sponsors.

42:07 – How Joel and his wife address the challenges of working together.

47:48 – The importance of community in Joels entrepreneurial journey.

52:03 – Joel's journey as a DJ.

60:12 – How you can reach out to Joel, SOS Charging Solutions, and simpleAR.



Connect with Joel and support his work:

soschargingsolutions.com

simplear.io 

IG: @joelolandesca

LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/joelolandesca 

X: @joelolandesca

MixCloud: www.mixcloud.com/djchargedup



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Aditi is the founder and CEO of the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Center, as well as the Co-Founder of Seeds of Growth and Grief Education, and the Board Co-Chair of Skipping Stones Foundation, a registered charity empowering trans- and gender-diverse youth and adults. Through her work, Aditi has supported thousands of families on their reproductive paths, and her fierce dedication to the intersectional restorative, social justice and equality for all has made her a trailblazer within the bereavement community. 

In 2023, Aditi was given the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition for her outstanding service.



Between two dots – “Really, the value is in that line: the journey”

“I wanted to be remembered as someone who gave a shit" – Aditi Loveridge



Episode Highlights:

0:00 – Gilbert introduces Aditi.

1:43 – How being part of an Indian immigrant family shaped Aditi's life.

7:44 – Being a hairdresser ignited Aditi’s passion for social work.

14:31 – The life-changing experiences that led Aditi into pregnancy and infant loss support work.

31:44 – A message from our sponsors.

34:02 – How the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Center works.

42:13 – Why Aditi believes life skills are just as important as academic skills.

50:18: – Ways that you can reach out to Aditi and the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Center.



Connect with Aditi and support her work:

aditiloveridge.com 

pilsc.org

IG:@aditiloveridge

X:@aditiloveridge 

LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/aditi-loveridge

e-book: https://seedsofgrowth.myflodesk.com/ebook



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Kim Titchener is the Founder of Bear Safety and More, and she's been working on educating the public, government, and industry on bear and wildlife safety for over 20 years. From tracking grizzly bears in Banff National Park to observing bear behavior on the Alaskan coastline from a kayak, Kim shares her expert insights into how to enjoy nature safely and with respect for the natural world, as well as how to follow your passions and find your niche in life.



Between two dots – “Really, the value is in that line: the journey”

“When people see that you're doing what you love, and you're authentic about what you love and what you do, they get excited and then they get inspired and then they want to make a difference, too" – Kim Thitchener



Episode Highlights:

0:00 – Hafiz introduces Kim.

0:44 – How climate change is affecting the business of bear study.

3:18 – How growing up loving nature led Kim to bear study and conservation.

12:54 – How Kim's love of nature guided her through a heavy school course load.

16:20 – The wild daily life of a bear expert.

18:57 – What people need to know about bear safety before they go hiking.

24:24 – Kim's favorite part about her work.

27:18 – The forks in the road that have defined Kim's career.

37:22 – How Kim maintains balance in her life.

42:56 – Why Kim's most important piece of advice is to follow your passions.

48:10 – How KIm overcame shyness to become a great public speaker.

50:58 – Why Kim would like to be remembered for making a difference in science and conservation.

54:37 – How you can reach out to Kim and support her work.



Connect with Kim and support her work:

Bear Safety: bearsafety.com

Hey Bear training courses: heybear.com/pages/kim-titchener 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kim-titchener

IG:@bearsafetyandmore

Twitter: @bearconflicts 

YouTube: @bearsafetyandmore



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Amish Morjaria is the Founder and CEO of Calgary-based marketing consulting firm Forward Level and lifestyle clothing brand Pluto Apparel whose successes garnered him a listing in Avenue Calgary’s 2019 Top 40 Under 40. Today, Amish speaks with Hafiz and Gilbert about tackling the challenges of entrepreneurship, how his work life helps him deal with tragedies he has experienced personally, and why his people-first approach works so well.



Between two dots – “Really, the value is in that line: the journey”

“We need good humans. And if we have good humans, the rest takes care of itself” – Amish Morjaria



Episode Highlights:

0:00 – Hafiz introduces Amish.

0:56 – Being born-and-raised in a close Calgarian community.

13:02 – How Amish found his niche and formed Forward Apparel.

19:53 – The steps that Amish has taken (and still takes) to become a better leader.

36:23 – A message from our sponsors.

38:46 – Why losing someone he loves make Amish prioritize his health.

46:47 – How Amish is using Pluto Apparel to help the underdog.

52:28 – How you can reach out to Amish and support Pluto and Forward Level.



Connect with Amish and support his work:

forwardlevel.com

plutoapparel.ca 

LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/amishmorjaria 

IG: @amishmarjoria

X:@amishmorjaria 



Sponsors of this episode:

Bloom Benefits: www.bloombenefits.ca  

Zelos: www.zelosglobal.com  

Krown: www.krown.com 



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As the President and CEO of United Way of Calgary and Area, Karen Young has dedicated her life to improving the lives of her fellow Calgarians. Whether through her 20-year tenure as Director of Community and Neighbourhood Services with The City of Calgary or her role on many Calgary community boards and committees, Karen’s tireless work social change earned her the 2020 Calgary Influential Women in Business Award in the Social Enterprise category. Today, Karen speaks with Gilbert about the spark that ignited her long career of doing communal good, as well as the challenges that she has overcome along the way.



Between two dots – “Really, the value is in that line: the journey”

“Usually, if you can lean into what’s important to yourself, you don’t have to worry about all the noise around you" – Karen Young



Episode Highlights:

0:00 – Gilbert introduces Karen.

1:59 – Karen’s upbringing in Winnipeg.

9:02 – How Karen became a leader in Calgary community work.

14:40 – How Karen and United Way Calgary help improve Calgarians’ lives.

29:41 – Why the 2011 Alberta floods were the most important challenge that Karen has faced.

34:01 – The life lessons that Karen would give to her younger self.

42:53 – How Karen manages her physical and mental well-being.

48:06 – The opportunities for positive change that Calgary is facing right now.

51:16 – How you can reach out to Karen and United Way Calgary.



Connect with Karen and support her work:

calgaryunitedway.org 

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/karen-young

X: @KarenYoungYYC 



Sponsors of this episode:

Bloom Benefits: www.bloombenefits.ca  

Zelos: www.zelosglobal.com  

Krown: www.krown.com 



Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the hosts and the guests do not necessarily reflect any agency, organization, or affiliated companies