There's no better way to make a living then indulging in your passion.  Mark Beland has been involve in the tech industry since his high school days.  Not long after high school, he came to work for MCS Net, a local computer company that has since expanded into internet and communications provider that is gaining global recognition.  Not only is he the Chief Innovation Officer,  Mark also flies planes and makes gin.  Everything I find Completely interesting!

Growing up on an Elk Farm near Hairy Hill,  Richel Brousseau kept a low key on her family's beliefs in a wholistic, naturopathic way of life.   After high school, she left home to pursue a career in health care as a nurse.  During that time an illness that couldn't be solved with conventional medicine lead her back to her roots and her current profession as a Trauma Release Practitioner, amongst other titles in alternative health.  Richel's open, candid and even humorous outlook on her personal health challenges sheds light on a side of health care that deserves more attention.   If you want to learn more about what she shares in this podcast, I encourage you to visit her website, www.letthelightin.ca

The best way to utilize a diploma in radio broadcasting is to become a medic in the Canadian military ... Right??  Kevin Bernhardt tends to follow his intuition and that has lead him down some interesting career paths.  He eventually came back to radio broadcasting and in the process has become a go to guy in the St Paul community as a volunteer.  While I'm lucky that we've got to work together as volunteers with the Ironhorse Ultra 100, I know we both regret our paths didn't cross while we were both working in radio.  Maybe someday, but for now, we'll be happy to collaborate on this podcast!  An all around good guy and a really good friend, Kevin is no doubt someone you'll find completely interesting.

I always find it interesting to hear the same story from a different perspective.  That was one reason why I wanted to have Jeremy Yaremchuk on this show.  Jeremy's wife, Breanna Malcomson was on the show last year, (Episode 31) and together over the last three years they've started a side business, Backroad Farmhouse Roasting Company,  roasting coffee and selling it locally.  When explaining Jeremy's general inquisitive nature and briefly talking about his career as an Environmentalist, I knew I would have to get him on to learn more.  An upbeat, energetic and charismatic, person, Jeremy brings a fun spin to the Backroad Farmhouse Roasting story along with some great insight into his own life growing up and his unique career.  Of course this is recorded over a pint of Backroad Farmhouse Coffee Stout at the Lakeland Brewing Company! 

Not your typical oilfield trucker, Keith Poulin has a keen interest in art, photography, and music. However, not your common musical instrument selection.  Keith talks about making his flutes in the Native American Style that he also plays.  We get a sample of that skill along with my own flute playing debut!  He's also learned to play an array of instruments from around the world.  Self taught in all those aspects, Keith brings an interesting twist to numbers and how he relates them to this podcast.  Completely talented and  interesting, Keith Poulin bestows his talent along with a surprise gift on this lates episode!

For the last 15 Years, every time I've had a BS session with Trent Rowley, I've come away learning something new and maybe thinking a little bit differently.  Never one to hide his true self Trent shares a bit of his less than ideal experiences growing up and how he uses that to guide and coach young basketball players in our community today.  Never one to sugar coat his words, his focus is always to leave you on a positive note.  Outspoken and Completely Interesting, a true friend, the perfect guest for my 50th episode, Trent Rowley.

An old soul with youthful pluck.  Meeting Cole Jackson for the first time, you sense his up-beat energy and charisma.   He's invested fully in his hobbies and community.  While today he may fit the bill of a Co-op board member, he was a rarity when he first joined in his early 20's.  He loves restoring antique machines and tools, talking pipes (the kind you smoke) and shares some personal stories of how he was ahead of his time with the eventual YouTube phenomenon!  As I've since learned we haven't even scratched the surface of how completely interesting this eventual repeat guest is. 

I would seem Tanya Fontaine has developed an outlook on life and chose a path for herself through mistaken identity and happy little accidents.  With 100% Ukrainian heritage, she speaks fluent Cree and has been an influential advocate with the Truth and Reconciliation initiatives for St Paul and area.  Tanya explains how small actions can create significant change and how an open mind can open doors of opportunity.  This compassionate, friendly and extremely intelligent woman is nothing short of someone completely interesting!

My long time friend Aaron Grosseth returns!  Someone completely offensive!  Back in Episode 7 I introduced you to Aaron.  This time his filter comes completely off!  From his thoughts about wives vs prostitutes to why Hitler wanted to take over the world.   A former Auctioneer who golfed naked, and plans to attend a Bill Cosby show in 2023.  If you haven't been the least offended by this episode description, the by all means, proceed with caution.

Ben shares a lost family tradition along with some fun facts!  Hope you Enjoy.  We look forward to having more Completely Interesting People in 2023.  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!