Anne Pertus opens up about her personal health journey — and how everything changed when she found her tribe. In this clip, she shares the power of support, community, and listening to your body when the world tells you to push through.

This one is for anyone seeking healing and belonging.

#MakingYourMarkPodcast #HealthJourney #FindingYourTribe #WellnessAndSupport #AnnePertus

Every entrepreneur remembers the moment things started to click. In this clip, Samantha Bateman reflects on when her executive recruitment firm, Integria Consulting, began to gain traction — shifting from struggle to stability.

For anyone building something from the ground up, this turning point will resonate.

#MakingYourMarkPodcast #EntrepreneurJourney #SmallBusinessGrowth #TurningPoint #SamanthaBateman

Stella Filippatos shares a powerful lens for evaluating your career: you should either be earning, learning — or, ideally, both. In this clip, she explains how this mindset can help you optimize your path, make intentional moves, and avoid stagnation.

A smart framework for anyone navigating career growth.

#MakingYourMarkPodcast #CareerOptimization #EarnOrLearn #ProfessionalGrowth #StellaFilippatos

The rise of AI is shaking up the creative world — and Kim Handysides has thoughts. In this clip, she shares her perspective on how creatives can respond to AI: not with fear, but with adaptation, authenticity, and strategy.

A timely insight for artists, freelancers, and creatives facing the future.

#MakingYourMarkPodcast #AIAndCreativity #FutureOfCreativeWork #VoiceActingAndAI #KimHandysides

Johnny Luk ran for UK Parliament twice — and lost both times. But what he gained in the process was perspective, resilience, and clarity. In this clip, he shares the advice he’d give to young people navigating ambition, failure, and public life.

Because success isn’t always about the seat — sometimes it’s about the story.

#MakingYourMarkPodcast #ResilienceInPolitics #AdviceForYoungLeaders #FailureAndGrowth #JohnnyLuk

Transitioning from world-class competition to the corporate world wasn’t seamless for Kate Good. In this clip, she shares what she discovered about the fundamental differences between elite sport and marketing — and how she had to adapt her mindset, expectations, and definition of success.

A must-watch for anyone navigating high-performance shifts.

#MakingYourMarkPodcast #CareerTransitions #EliteAthleteToMarketer #Adaptability #KateGood

What does it take to lead, adapt, and thrive in today’s world?

Season 2 of the Making Your Mark Podcast explored exactly that — through powerful conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, public servants, athletes, healthcare professionals, and more.

In this special recap episode, host Mark Bundang reflects on standout moments from Episodes 11 to 19. From building a mobile auto service business and navigating career pivots, to advocating for nurses, confronting AI in the creative industry, and running for public office, this season was packed with real stories and practical wisdom for anyone striving to make their mark.

🧠 Themes you’ll hear in this episode:

• Career reinvention and personal growth

• Integrity and brand building in challenging industries• Work-life balance and mental wellness

• Leadership through failure and purpose

• Entrepreneurship, healthcare, and the future of creative work

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⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Season Two Overview

00:31 Improvements and Learnings from Season One

01:52 Highlighting Guest Stories and Lessons

02:42 Resilience and Identity: Kate Good's Take on the Mental Game

04:54 Politics and Public Service: Johnny Luk's "Why" for getting into it

07:38 Creativity and Entrepreneurship: Kim Handysides' Approach

09:18 Personal Growth: Stella Filippatos says to speak for yourself

11:28 Doing it her way: Samantha Bateman's Story

13:41 Integrity and Professionalism: Anne Pertus' Perspective

16:02 Resilience and Kindness: Kim Gutierrez' influences that got her into nursing

18:24 Work-life balance is what you make it: Derick Kulibaba's perspective

20:49 Integrity and flexibility in the auto mechanic service industry: Saaj Patel

23:12 Thank you to Season 2 guests and looking forward to future episodes

26:14 Asking for your help

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📢 Follow Mark Bundang for More Content:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbundang/

Medium: https://markbundang.medium.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingyourmarkpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.bundang.3/

🎧 Listen to the Podcast on Other Platforms:

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mymarkpodcast

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-your-mark-with-mark-bundang/id1769963502

#MakingYourMarkPodcast #LeadershipLessons #EntrepreneurStories #CareerGrowth #Season2Recap

💡 What does it take to leave a steady job and launch a mobile business on your own terms?

Meet Saaj Patel, founder of SP Mecano, a mobile automotive servicing business based in Montreal. After years of working in dealerships, Saaj made the bold decision to leave it all behind and start something of his own — offering on-site car maintenance that brings convenience directly to the customer.

In this episode of the Making Your Mark Podcast, Saaj shares how he transitioned from technician to entrepreneur, what it took to learn the business side, and why he’ll never go back to working for someone else. With a brand built on integrity and customer trust, SP Mecano is changing how car owners experience automotive care.

In this episode, Saaj opens up about:

✔️ Choosing the trades over culinary school

✔️ Building a career in dealership automotive servicing

✔️ Launching his mobile car service business

✔️ Navigating the challenges of self-employment

✔️ Creating a brand based on flexibility, freedom, and integrity

⏱️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Saaj Patel's Journey

02:17 Transition from Culinary to Mechanics

03:33 Experiences in Mechanics School

06:36 Career Development at the Dealership

08:27 Favorite Aspects of Mechanics

13:02 The Leap to Self-Employment

15:01 The Benefits of Being Your Own Boss

17:51 Trade-offs between more money and more time

19:25 Learning the office side of owning his own business

20:21 Surprises of Self-Employment

22:42 Lessons learned from Year One

26:06 Wouldn't go back to working for someone else

27:47 Nobody will treat me better than I treat myself

30:29 Flexibility when the economy isn't doing great

32:13 The SP Mecano Brand has Integrity

37:57 Saaj's vision for SP Mecano

39:24 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

40:37 How to reach Saaj Patel

42:54 Asking for your help

📌 Connect with Saaj Patel:

e-mail: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spmecano

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SPMecano

Website: https://spmecano.ca/

📢 Follow Mark Bundang for More Content:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbundang/

Medium: https://markbundang.medium.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingyourmarkpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.bundang.3/

🎧 Listen to the Podcast on Other Platforms:

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mymarkpodcast

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-your-mark-with-mark-bundang/id1769963502

#MakingYourMarkPodcast #Entrepreneurship #SelfEmployment #MobileAutoService #AutoBusiness

💡 What does it take to turn unimaginable loss into lasting impact?

Meet Derick Kulibaba, a Montreal-based entrepreneur and founder of Seconds Out Boxing. After the heartbreaking loss of his first wife to suicide, Derick began a journey of healing, growth, and purpose — creating a boxing community that champions mental wellness, transformation, and support for others going through tough times.

In this episode, he opens up about:
✔️ Losing his first wife and the emotional aftermath
✔️ Creating Kuli Box and launching a new chapter
✔️ Founding Seconds Out Boxing and building community
✔️ Lessons from corporate life & redefining work-life balance
✔️ The importance of self-care, purpose, and letting go

⏱️ Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Derick Kulibaba
01:42 Derick's Background and multiple areas where he made his mark
04:34 The Tragic Event: Derick's 1st wife commits suicide
07:30 The Birth of Kuli Box: A New Beginning
12:47 Transitioning from Tragedy to Triumph
16:46 Establishing Seconds Out Boxing Gym
19:22 Understanding Work-Life Balance
22:54 Knowing When to Move On
28:48 How Corporate Life Can Play Against Work Life Balance
33:52 Health, Wellness, and Alternative Medicine
37:24 Finding Purpose in Boxing
39:22 The Importance of Self-Care
40:23 Creating a Supportive Community Through Seconds Out Boxing
42:54 Seeing Corporate Life for what it is now that he's out
45:11 How To Reach Derick Kulibaba
48:09 Asking for your help

📌 Connect with Derick Kulibaba:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derickkulibaba/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derickkulibaba/
Seconds Out Boxing: https://www.secondsoutboxing.ca/

📢 Follow Mark Bundang for More Content:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbundang/

Medium: https://markbundang.medium.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingyourmarkpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.bundang.3/

🎧 Listen to the Podcast on Other Platforms:
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mymarkpodcast

or https://open.spotify.com/show/0ncjGAFJ52ZPyo7ilYAAwT
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-your-mark-with-mark-bundang/id1769963502

#MakingYourMarkPodcast #MentalHealth #BoxingCommunity #LifeAfterLoss #WorkLifeBalance

💡 What does it take to not only survive but thrive in one of the toughest industries?

Meet Kim Gutierrez, a Filipino-Canadian nurse and healthcare advocate who has dedicated her career to helping others, overcoming adversity, and pushing for better working conditions for nurses. From travel nursing in the U.S. to working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic in Montreal, Kim’s journey is one of resilience, leadership, and advocacy.

She opens up about:

✔️ Why she initially hesitated to pursue nursing

✔️ The challenges & rewards of being a travel nurse

✔️ The emotional toll of working through COVID-19

✔️ Why nurses deserve more recognition, respect & fair pay

📢 Watch the Full Episode Here:

🔗 https://youtu.be/U76jomA9Vws

⏱️ Episode Chapters:

00:00 Introduction & Personal Connection

02:22 Kim's Mother's Influence on Her Nursing Career

03:55 Journey into Nursing: Inspiration & Education

07:14 Why Choose a Bachelor's in Nursing?

11:46 Travel Nursing: Opportunities & Challenges

19:56 Innovations in Patient Care During COVID-19

25:44 The Emotional Toll of the Pandemic on Healthcare Workers

27:11 The Resilience of Filipino Nurses

29:22 Lessons from the COVID-19 Frontlines

30:41 Nurses Are Not Maids: Breaking Stereotypes

34:57 How Nurses Should Be Recognized & Valued

39:07 Advice for Future Nurses

42:39 Conclusion

44:27 Asking for Your Help

📌 Connect with Kim Gutierrez:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dikimbee/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dikimbee

📢 Follow Mark Bundang for More Content:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbundang/

Medium: https://markbundang.medium.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingyourmarkpodcast/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.bundang.3/

🎧 Listen to the Podcast on Other Platforms:

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mymarkpodcast

or

https://open.spotify.com/show/0ncjGAFJ52ZPyo7ilYAAwT

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-your-mark-with-mark-bundang/id1769963503

#Nursing #Healthcare #TravelNursing #MakingYourMarkPodcast #NurseAdvocacy #COVID19Frontline #Resilience #LeadershipInHealthcare #FilipinoNurses #MarkBundang