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FAQs about Conversations That Matter:How many episodes does Conversations That Matter have?The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.
February 01, 2022"Stealing Telsa's Ideas" with Chase Barber on Conversations that MatterChase Barber blew up on Tik Tok over the past couple months, gaining over 12 million likes and 700k followers on the platform. He raised over 400 thousand dollars within six days of posting the idea!Hear about why Chase Barber chose the controversially comical name and slogan, “Edison Motors, stealing Tesla’s ideas.”“Have you reached out to Elon at all?”“No, he doesn’t answer my calls yet.”“Maybe he will one day.”“His lawyers might!” Listen to this up-beat, educational yet entertaining podcast by NowMedia Group right now or wherever you get your podcasts!...more18minPlay
January 19, 2022End vaccine, mask and vax passport mandates, say 2 West Kelowna city councillors...more18minPlay
January 14, 2022Iron Energy gym talks government support during the pandemicNowMedia staff spoke with one of the owners of Iron Energy Gym to see how local businesses are navigating the pandemic....more15minPlay
January 04, 2022What even are NFTs? We asked global leading expert, Merav OzairIn this episode of Conversations That Matter, host Jim Csek sits down with global leading expert on Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Dr. Merav Ozair to find out what NFTs are and how to get involved. The world of crypto and NFTs are confusing unless you're already involved in the metaverse but don't give up, according to Dr. Merav Ozair, NFTs are a great way for anybody to turn hobbies into income! ...more50minPlay
December 10, 2021'We need to move forward with courage.'In this podcast episode of Conversations that Matter, Jim Csek and Kent Molgat sat down with Supt. Kara Triance, the Officer In Charge (OIC) of the Kelowna RCMP detachment.Click the play button to learn more about why Triance believes that while there are significant challenges ahead, the detachment will forward together with courage. ...more36minPlay
December 09, 2021The impact of social media on mental healthIn this episode, we sat down with clinical counsellor Hailey Kanigan to discuss the impact of social media on mental health.Kanigan discusses the advantages and disadvantages of social media, the addiction behind scrolling for hours, the importance of seeking counselling, how to participate safely and the benefits of creating a wellness wheel.“One of my favourite quotes I give clients is once we start comparing we’re stealing our joy, comparison is the thief of joy,” said Kanigan....more32minPlay
December 07, 2021Real Estate Market red hot coast to coast.In this podcast episode, Sara Gouda and Jim Csek sat down with Elton Ash, Regional Executive Vice President of RE/MAX Canada to discuss the RE/MAX 2022 Canadian Housing Market Outlook. Ash, who has lived in Kelowna for 35 years, discusses how the market has been influenced by several factors such as the pandemic, the decision of millennials to have children, remote learning, working remotely and record low-interest rates. He also addresses some of the biggest challenges that Kelowna is facing from infrastructure, transportation and addressing the growth that will continue in this area. ...more28minPlay
December 03, 2021The city on the west side of the bridge that connects usIn this podcast episode of Conversations that Matter, Jim Csek and Sara Gouda sat down with first-term City of West Kelowna councillor, Jayson Zilkie.This has been the city council that has been making decisions to build the infrastructure to meet the demands of an ever-growing desirable community, from a new: city hall, fire hall, public works yard, and a water treatment plant to highlight some of the bigger projects.You will have to listen in to learn more about the city on the west side of the bridge that connects us....more36minPlay
December 01, 2021Kelowna expected to add 50,000 people in the next 20 yearsFor this episode, Sara Gouda and Jim Csek sit down with Loyal Wooldridge, a City of Kelowna councillor and Regional District of Central Okanagan’s new board chair .The episode covers the city’s latest issues and projects, from transportation, rentals, population growth, economic growth to the much anticipated Official Community Plan (OCP)....more31minPlay
November 30, 2021BC Buy Local Week with Amy RobinsonThe 10th annual BC Buy Local Week is here, and Sara Gouda and Jim Csek sit down with Amy Robinson, founder and Executive Director of LOCO BC, to discuss the importance and economic benefits behind supporting local businesses. BC Buy Local Week, coordinated by LOCO BC, encourages shoppers to shift their spending towards local businesses and local products when making holiday purchases....more25minPlay
FAQs about Conversations That Matter:How many episodes does Conversations That Matter have?The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.