Now For Someone Completely Interesting

After immigrating to Canada as a young girl, Audrey Surrauo takes us from her first memories of Canada, to living the Canadian dream of running 5 successful restaurants in Kelowna, BC.  My wife's cousin has been a role mentor and someone she's always looked up to.  Find out why on this episode of Now For Someone Completely Interesting!  

I couldn't be more excited to have this guest.  Aurel Beaudin play for the Johnston Town Jets.  The team that inspired the Paul Neuman cult classic Slap Shot.  He IS the guy the jumped in the stands and fought with fans!  Moving on to play Sr. Men's hockey in Kimberley BC, Aurel achieved the rare honor of winning the Allan Cup as Canada's top Sr. Men's Championship.  A sharp memory with a soft spot for his team mates over the year, I have to concede he is one of my favorite guests I've had.  It's good to be back with someone completely interesting! 

Courtney Cardinal has become a fixture and a leader among The Emerging Breakthrough Artist Program put on by the St. Paul and District Arts Foundation.  Although her role has taken her out of the program, she still has close ties and involvement with the other artists.  Courtney shares her troubled past as a Millennium Scoop Survivor and how she found art in her road to recovery and overcoming the emotional damage it left with her.  Even with talking about such emotional, intimate life experiences, Courtney keeps a sense of humor and a bright attitude towards her life.  She even brings educational knowledge, like how her home community of Saddle Lake got it's name.  A quiet, soft spoken woman who's words and stories pack a powerful punch, She is Someone Completely interesting.   

Brittany Cote is my 3rd guest who's part of the Breakthrough Artist Program put on by the St Paul and District Art Foundation.  Inspired by Japanese and Aboriginal Culture, Brittany brings two very distinct styles to our community.  A fun, bright energy from Kamloops BC, Brittany is an asset to our town and we look forward to her contribution to the Art Exhibit for this program on April 18th!

From the warm, dry climate of Albuquerque, New Mexico, to the warm friendly people of Cold Lake, Alberta, Teo Chee has experienced a bit of a contrast from his early years to his late teens and young adult life.  Teo is a singer/songwriter who's part of the Break Through Artist program put on by the St Paul and District Arts Foundation.  We get a glimpse of his experience growing up in two very different parts of the continent and about his music.  Teo is releasing his first album on April 18th at the Break Through Artist Exhibit and teases a much bigger plan for it.  The details along with a live performance is here!

When Paula Fejzullai reached out to tell me about the new Break/Through Artist program here in St. Paul, I had an idea that would promote the program and it's upcoming Exhibit in April, and tap into a pipeline of Completely interesting Guests!  Paula has been a teacher for 27 years, the last 20 here in St. Paul.  Her passion for photography and love of animals and pets, has led her to a unique area of photography and art.  Paula talks about her love behind the lens and about this new art program unique to St Paul.  

For over 26 years Todd Tanasichuk has been involved with St Paul Football.  A program that a past guest and Lions alumni called the best minor sports program, period!  Todd talks about what brought him to St. Paul and why he decided to get involved.  Over his explanation of what he and his fellow coaches value for the players and their philosophy, you'll see why past players and parents agreed with it being the best!  It's not always about winning on the field, but that's often the result.  Todd is definitely a winner when it comes to being someone completely interesting! 

What does it mean to have a PhD in linguistics?  What kind of a job would you do in that field?  Ross Krekoski has those answers.  From growing up on a farm near St. Paul, to working in Japan and Singapore, Ross has had a fascinating education and career.  After moving back to the St Paul area, he's since become a part of a unique program with Blue Quills University that's leading the way in revitalizing the local indigenous language.   

A raw, candid storyteller that speaks his mind and the truth.  Ashley grew up knowing he would serve in the military and he did just that.  Losing a brother in arms and nearly his own life serving in Afghanistan, Ashley talks about that moment, his recovery and will to not only get better, but go on to getting his Airborne wings and a career with the RCMP where her currently works in security detail primarily for the Premier of Saskatchewan.  Funny, blunt, and one of the best our country has to offer. 

Curtis Hargrove has become synonymous with running and raising money and awareness for worthy causes.  From running across Canada raising money for the Stollery Children's Hospital to running marathons in high heels raising money and awareness for domestic violence.  However, Curtis has also dealt with drug addictions.  Here, he shares some of his happiest moments helping people and some of his darkest moments and how he's been able to overcome them.  An inspiration and of course completely interesting!