John Eresman is a Co-Founder and Director of Brand at Gradient Beverages, a Calgary-based beverage company pioneering bartender-grade drinks and innovative beverages, including their award-winning Inversion Nitro Cocktail range. Prior to founding Gradient, John worked in advertising and marketing for more than a decade. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from the University of Calgary.

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Andrew Bullied is the Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Annex Ale & Soda Mfg. in Calgary, Alberta. Andrew has been brewing since 2008, when he was making wine as a means to save money on drinking during university. In 2010, Andrew attended Niagara College’s brewing program in its inaugural year – and was proudly the first drop-out, leaving to start work in Calgary’s budding craft beer industry. Andrew would go on to spend 5 years brewing in Calgary before opening Annex with co-founder, Erica O’Gorman, in 2016.

Over the years, Andrew has been resolute in his approach to brewing. Viewing nothing as sacred and everything as a candidate for improvement, his unwavering pursuit of quality and constant refinement have earned Annex Beers and Sodas critical acclaim and a cult-like following. His approach has also shaped brewing culture in Calgary; not just through innovation, but through intentional collaboration. Today, Annex is recognized for its role in elevating craft culture and building community through partner brews and non-profit advocacy. Through his work, Andrew has positioned Annex as a standard-bearer for quality and innovation in Calgary's craft beverage scene, while his dedication to community continues to elevate the experience for everyone who walks through Annex's doors.

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Doug Will, one of the co-owners of Rawhides Bistro & Saloon in Stenen, Saskatchewan, grew up on the family farm just north of Tisdale, where he farmed with his dad and brothers for a few years. In 1980 he moved to farm north of Star City, a town just east of Melfort, where he and his wife raised three sons. In 2000 he bought a farm just north of Stenen, as well as the Alfalfa Mill at Norquay, just down the road from Stenen, where he currently lives and continues to farm with two of his sons.

In 2012, Stenen was having its100th anniversary and invited him to develop the old school into a "bistro/saloon" They had 90 days from the start to get the new Rawhides up and running and with the great help from all the contractors and town folks they made it happen with six days to spare, for the August long weekend and the town's 100th anniversary celebration!

Will enjoys antiques, old wood and challenges and while Rawhides provided all of that and more. It's been very rewarding journey, with one of the most satisfying aspects being the number of people they have been able to hire and help relocate from far away countries and join in the community serving the locals and tourists each and every day at the restaurant.

In 2015 they developed the Chandelier room/rec centre to hold wedding events and corporate functions with its huge outdoor deck, c/w firepits and outdoor stage. Two years ago they completed the project with the addition of a spa, beauty salon, pedicure/manicure, massage therapy. They have also opened up several rental suites for those customers wishing to stay and explore the surrounding area or maybe golf at the nearby Crystal Lake Golf Club.

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Sameer Dhar is a serial entrepreneur and healthcare innovator passionate about using technology to create social impact. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of NiaHealth, Canada’s leading proactive health platform, helping people live longer, healthier lives by combining advanced biomarker testing, personalized clinical insights, and expert guidance.

Sameer’s entrepreneurial journey began in high school when he co-founded GEOMEER, a charitable organization focused on poverty alleviation. He later launched Sensassure, an elder tech startup that reimagined incontinence care, an effort so hands-on that Sameer lived in a nursing home for a year to design solutions that truly worked. Sensassure was later acquired by global hygiene leader Essity.

A Schwarzman Scholar, Sameer has also worked at Morgan Stanley, AIMCo, and Clairvest, and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 20 Under 20, Edmonton’s Top 40 Under 40, and a Satchu Prize Recipient through Canada’s Next 36.

At NiaHealth, he’s on a mission to extend healthspan and democratize access to high-quality, preventative healthcare.

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Stephan and Kimberley Lafreniere are growth-oriented and insight driven senior executive with a track record of success in developing and implementing strategies and tactics to drive profits in the retail sectors.

Stephan has held progressively senior roles within the planning, merchandising, and branding disciplines at iconic Canadian retailers including Canadian Tire Corporation, Hudson’s Bay Company, Loblaw Companies Ltd., and Sears Canada Inc. Kimberley has an equally impressive retail career after working for iconic brands like Sears, HBC, and Sobeys, loving what I do every day. Building that new program and watching the guests fall in love with it is a thrill.

In 2021 Stephan and Kimberley invested in a Schooley Mitchell franchise. Schooley Mitchell is the largest independent cost reduction consulting firm in North America, with offices from coast-to-coast in the United States and Canada. On average, they reduce essential business service expenses by 28% and have delivered over $540 million in documented savings to our clients to date.

Stephan and Kim are passionate about saving money for their clients and helping them grow their business. Schooley Mitchell delivers expertise to companies of all sizes from all industries, offering a broad range of services aimed at reducing costs and

All Schooley Mitchell fees are self-funded from the savings generated. If savings aren’t found, our clients don’t pay – a truly risk-free and mutually beneficial model.

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Joe Blanchard is a results-oriented Senior Executive. He runs VeCATS to assist Soldiers and Veterans transition into Corporate Canada with the right skills to be successful. VeCATS provides a 4 Step Process for veterans 1. Soft-Skills, 2. Hard Skills, 3. Internship, 4. Job Placement. And his primary focus today is to help Veterans move into the entrepreneurial sector successfully. Joe is a former veteran and has travelled the military, corporate and entrepreneurial roads. A proven performer Joe moves easily from vision and strategy to implementation and follows through. He is an innovative and strategic thinker, with sound business judgement and proven analytical, troubleshooting, and critical thinking abilities.

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Malika Rajani is Founder and Creative Director of Malika Rajani, a Leather and Outerwear store primarily online with pop-up locations. She is also the General Manager of High River Toyota, a family-operated business. She is an emerging womenswear fashion designer based out of the Calgary area. Her namesake clothing line MALIKA creates clothing for conscious, modern women. The label has gained popularity for its Soft, luxurious lambskin leather Jackets, Dresses and Pants. The label’s philosophy lies in the appreciation of high style, quality of finish, and luxury of fabric.

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Roy Almog is a Calgary‑based entrepreneur, real estate broker, and innovator. He launched his career in the telecom industry while investing in residential properties, purchasing, renovating, and renting in the Edmonton area. Frustrated by conventional real estate commissions, Roy founded 2% Realty in May 2007, offering full-service representation with a low‑flat 2 % commission. Under his leadership, the brand rapidly expanded across Canada helping other agents adopt his low‑cost, tech‑savvy, full‑service approach.

Roy is known for his hands‑on style, answering his office phones personally and staying deeply involved in day‑to‑day client needs. He actively monitors the real estate markets and leads his team in delivering high‑touch service at competitive rates.

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Cynthia Navarette is the founder of Jacarandaeco, a slow fashion brand rooted in sustainability, ethical production, and comfort — built entirely without paid ads. With a background in environmental engineering from the University of Calgary, she transitioned into entrepreneurship to build a life that aligned with her values, especially after becoming a mother.

Alongside Jacaranda, Cynthia runs a digital marketing practice that helps Canadian businesses grow through SEO, AI integration, and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). She specializes in helping founders, consultants, and teams increase their discoverability across search engines and AI platforms like ChatGPT and Perplexity — without burning out, relying on constant posting, or paying for ads.

She recently launched her new course, The Visibility System: SEO + AI + GEO, a practical framework for growth-minded professionals who want to scale their online presence in the AI era. It's available now at a special launch price for Canada Month.

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Lorie Spence and Carolyn Pritchard founded Bridge Medical Communications. Bridge Medical Communications was built to fill the patient and healthcare provider gap in the healthcare system, and I believe the two co-founders would be excellent guests for your podcast

With a combined 40 years in Business and Healthcare Comms, Lorie and Carolyn witnessed the challenges facing the industry. This ignited their passion to bridge the gap between the industry and patients. Bridge's vision is to empower healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes through innovative communication tools, creative solutions, and strategic collaboration. With their unique expertise, Lorie and Carolyn can deliver valuable and insightful perspectives to your listeners.

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