Cseking In

Guest Pamela Pearson discusses her career, philanthropic work, and the factors that have shaped her remarkable journey.

Her core mission is to enhance the quality of business and life in her community and inspire others to give back.

She has served as the Past President of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, received the 2023 Women of the Year award, and holds the position of Director of Operations at Sentes Automotive.

In this episode of Cseking In, Nikki Csek sat down with Suzanne Degner to discuss her journey and celebration of her one-year anniversary as the proud owner of Love It Dental, a thriving dental practice that has quickly become a beloved fixture in the community.

In this episode of Cseking In, Nikki Csek recently sat down with Carlee Wiebe, the general manager of Eternal Timber and Design. The two discussed Wiebe’s journey as an athlete and her current position managing the business alongside her husband Shawn.

Nikki Csek recently sat down with entrepreneur Krystina Rossworm to talk about her wine touring company, Beach Bums Tours. Which she describes as a combination of beach life, the Okanagan wine life and the essence of adventure.

Rossworm has had an exciting journey leading to the success of her business today, making the leap from sales commissions to running and owning her wine touring company. “

“ It’s important to create something that makes a difference,” Says Rossworm.

Beach Bum Tours offers more than just a typical wine tour - it’s an adventurous experience that brings people together to enjoy “unique fun days.”

In this episode of Cseking In, Nikki Csek sat down with Shannon Christensen who discusses her experience as a mother which led to the creation of the first charity that began on social media to become a nationally registered organization. 

Christensen's love of helping others stemmed from her psychology degree and early career treating young violent offenders.

Growing up, her mother often spoke about manifestation, with great emphasis on “believe it before you have it”.

“All I did was work and be a mom to my kids and not have a sense of connection,” says Christensen..” 

As a younger mother, Christensen felt unsupported and strived to create a legacy to help other mothers who also felt the same way.

Mamas for Mamas is a poverty relief agency with a strong emphasis on community. Christensen aims to break down the competitiveness among mothers and enhance kindness. 

In this episode of Cseking In, Nikki Csek reconnected and sat down with Al Hildebrandt to talk about his progress and continuous involvement within the community and the importance of making a difference to better the lives of others.

Hildebrandt's diverse career journey, including being a banker, policeman and firefighter gave him deeper insights into working with different people.

The Impact Tomorrow Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation led by Hildebrandt helps raise funds for multiple charities orientated around children's wellness, poverty and protection. He emphasizes the power of collaboration in propelling change. 

Nikki Csek recently sat down with local shutterbug Shawn Talbot to talk about all things photography and how he grew to become one of Canada’s most sought-after photographers.

The fourth-generation Kelowna resident has always had a passion for film and photography and has plenty of advice to give aspiring photographers.

In this episode of Cseking in, we sat down with Julie Hoffman otherwise known as the Street Smart Diva, real estate investment coach, to learn about her experience within real estate investment.

Despite Hoffman’s success today, her pathway within real estate hasn't been straightforward. Whilst she encountered several triumphs, she also faced major setbacks including surrendering to bankruptcy in 2007 following the recession. But how did her journey begin?

Meet the Kelowna-based best friends behind the innovative, industry-leading IoT software Linkbase!

After meeting each other at UBCO and being inspired by one another’s entrepreneurial spirit, a collaboration between the two was inevitable.

“We were friends for a little bit, and we always knew we were going to get into business together”.

One of the best parts of living in British Columbia is the wildlife. However, when you notice that the top of your building is starting to resemble swiss cheese because the woodpeckers have taken a liking to it, you need to find a solution.

Today we sat down with Keith Elsenkrein, creator of EIFS Armour, to talk about what inspired the idea that finally beat the woodpeckers once and for all, and the story of what brought him to where he is today.