Canadian Podcast with ZAK

Entrepreneurship and career change are the focus of this conversation with Steve Dimic, founder of DIMIC LAW.

What does it take to leave the corporate world and build your own firm? How do accounting and energy industry experience shape a legal practice?

Expect to learn: how Dimic moved from accounting firms and nearly a decade in the energy industry into law, what it takes to run a firm covering corporate law, commercial real estate and civil litigation, and why he puts client education and mental health causes first.

Dimic also speaks about balancing work with family life in Calgary, staying active through weightlifting, running, yoga, swimming and boxing, and giving back to his community.

Learn more about Steve: https://www.dimiclaw.ca/
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Special operations and self-improvement are the focus of this conversation with Shaun Taylor, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, Pathfinder, sniper and one of the founding members of the Tier One unit JTF-2.

What does it take to become your best self? What can a career in Canada's elite special forces teach about discipline and purpose?

Expect to learn: Taylor's path through the Canadian Army as a sniper and Pathfinder into JTF-2, what the Joint Task Force 2's counter-terrorism work demands, and how he applies those lessons to being your best self today.

Taylor now hosts 'A Digital Pathfinder Podcast' and shares his experience to help others grow.

Follow Shaun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shauntaylors1/
A Digital Pathfinder Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/53varHa2JiptLZjeLxmGqS
More from the show: https://www.canadianpodcast.ca

Personal development and real estate are the focus of this conversation with Sean Zubor, a Tri-Cities local, martial arts instructor and Director of Sales and Marketing.

What does it mean to become the person you needed when you were younger? How do mentorship and real estate success reinforce each other?

Expect to learn: how Zubor built 16 years in real estate financing and sales management — surpassing $100M in sales and acquisitions and earning Top 1% honours — why he mentors youth through martial arts and community sponsorships, and how his Personal Real Estate Corporation adds depth to his practice.

A 27-year Tri-Cities resident, Zubor shares the innovative strategies and passion behind his track record, plus insights into the real estate industry from a Canadian perspective.

Learn more about Sean: @SeanZubor
More from the show: https://www.canadianpodcast.ca

Mental health checks and stigma are the focus of this conversation with Chris Gore, a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces.

Why is mental health still a taboo topic for so many? What does a real mental health check look like — for yourself and the people around you?

Expect to learn: Gore's take on dismantling the stigma around mental health, why open conversation matters for your own well-being and for future generations, and how his military experience shapes his perspective.

Gore speaks candidly about engaging with this crucial issue — consciously and without judgement.

More from the show: https://www.canadianpodcast.ca

Sales and business development are the focus of this conversation with Jason Beres, owner of Buzzy Sales, and Greg Cooper.

Ever feel the sales process is overwhelming? What does healthy competition — with yourself and others — look like in business?

Expect to learn: Beres's tactical approach to sales training that keeps things simple, comprehensible and efficient, how the right game plan helps businesses grow with confidence, and what The Hive Professional Network offers.

Learn more about Buzzy Sales and The Hive Professional Network: https://buzzysales.com/
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Mental health awareness and running are the focus of this conversation with Sachin Latti and his partner Julia Shelley.

What drives someone to run 22 marathons in 22 days? How does a run across British Columbia raise awareness for veteran and first responder mental health?

Expect to learn: how Latti took on 22 marathons in 22 days, what the journey demanded at the halfway mark when this conversation was recorded, and how the cause supports the Honour House Ranch.

Cheer them on by sharing and engaging online and on social media.

Sachin Latti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sach.in.motion/
Julia Shelley on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliashelley/
Support the cause: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sachinmotions-run-to-remember-2022
More from the show: https://www.canadianpodcast.ca

Sports media and community engagement are the focus of this conversation with Lisa Bowes, whose 30-year career spans CTV, The Score, CBC, NCAA Productions and TSN.

What does it take to build a career across the biggest platforms in sports media? How can a children's book series become a tool for community investment?

Expect to learn: how Bowes went from broadcasting — including hosting Women's Ice Hockey at the 2010 Olympic Games — to authoring the 'Lucy Tries' book series, published in multiple languages and backed by AltaLink and TD Bank, and her approach to communication, public speaking and community investment.

Bowes also shares behind-the-scenes stories from her grassroots campaign and her volunteer work with ROARR Outreach and the Peter Watts Memorial Grant — plus her Canadian Screen Awards nomination and Columbus International Film Festival recognition.

Lisa Bowes' books: https://orcabook.com/lucytriessports/
Lisa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabowescreates/
More from the show: https://www.canadianpodcast.ca

Marketing, AI and local campaigns are the focus of this conversation with Ryan Townend, co-founder and CEO of William Joseph Communications (WJ Agency).

How is AI shaping the future of marketing? What do iconic local campaigns teach about social media in a fast-changing digital age?

Expect to learn: the stories behind WJ Agency's iconic campaigns, the nuances of social media marketing today, and Townend's take on the potential of AI in marketing — plus the highs, lows and lessons of rapid growth.

Born in Calgary, Alberta, WJ Agency has grown to four locations, helping businesses of all sizes rethink marketing.

Website: https://www.williamjoseph.com/
More from the show: https://www.canadianpodcast.ca

Contemporary art and resilience are the focus of this conversation with Tamar Zenith, co-founder of Newzones Gallery of Contemporary Art.

What does it take for a Calgary gallery to shape the international art scene? How do 30 years and 300 exhibitions build a resilient West for Canadian artists?

Expect to learn: how Newzones grew from modest beginnings in Calgary's Warehouse District in 1992 into a prominent figure in the international art scene, what the anniversary exhibition '11,104 Days: From Artists to Zenith' showcases, and the gallery's vision for the next 30 years.

Zenith reflects on forging relationships with artists, collectors and the community, promoting Canadian artists globally, and inspiring new generations to pursue their passions.

More from the show: https://www.canadianpodcast.ca

A military medic's journey is the focus of this conversation with Daniel Labonte, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran with more than 15 years of service as a Medical Technician.

What does seven months in Afghanistan teach a medic about courage and care? How does life as a senior Non-Commissioned Member shape a father of four?

Expect to learn: Labonte's experiences during his 7-month deployment to Afghanistan (Roto 01-09), the bravery and resilience that shaped him into a respected senior NCM, and how his dedication to service blends with fatherhood and family life.

Labonte offers an in-depth look into the world of a military medic — on and off the battlefield.

Follow Daniel Labonte on Instagram: @vargr_jsd_labonte
More from the show: https://www.canadianpodcast.ca